Comic books January 1989

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Add to cart Very Fine $9.60

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"Two Live or Die in L.A.!" Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Jackson Guice (pencils) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Jackson Guice and Bob Layton. In downtown Los Angeles the Rhino busts Blizzard out of city lockup! Tony Stark hears about the jailbreak on the radio, but he has too much personal business going on to intervene! His first priority is meeting with Captain America to mend fences following their altercation during the Armor Wars. After visiting with Cap, the Stark Enterprises CEO learns that the Rhino is tearing up LAX! So the armored avenger rushes to the airport to lock horns with the rampaging Rhino! And as shown on the cover, it's a fiery fight! Cameo appearances by Madame Masque, Jim Rhodes, Marcy Pearson, Kathy Dare, Mrs. Arbogast, and the Ghost. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.75.

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Comic sized. Second printing. Story, art and cover by Ted Slampyak. An adventurous archaeologist and a hard-boiled private eye join forces to investigate the occult in the 1930s. Ace Mifflin and Clifton Jennings investigate the disappearance of a mysterious woman in The Case of the Beguiling Baroness. 32 pages, B&W. NOTE: this issue is a second printing of the magazine sized series #1. Cover price $1.50.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Dick Moores. Featuring Jim Hardy comic strips collected from the first dailies from 1936. Jim Hardy, ex-con, decides to go straight and is met with stiff resistance from his old cronies in the mob whose motto is "Once a crook, always a crook!" Softcover (Horizontal Format), 10 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 160 pages, B&W.

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Add to cart Fine $6.00

"Riders on the Storm" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Brendan McCarthy; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #473. Plus: "99 Red" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #423. Also: "The Long Sleep" is written by Peter Milligan, with art by Jeff Anderson; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #435. And: "Rumours Can Kill" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ian Gibson; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #469. Plus: 3-page Tharg's Future Shocks story "A Promised Land!" is written by A. N. Other, with art by Horacio Lalia; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #31. Also: "The Mean Machine Goes to Down" is written by Alan Grant, with art by Robin Smith. Cover by Bart Sears and Mark Pennington. Cover price $1.50.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Judge Dredd Strips from The Daily Star. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 12-in. x 8 1/2-in., 48 Pages, B&W. NOTE: Published by Fleetway.

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"Dead End!" Story by Peter David. Art by Lee Weeks and Kim DeMulder. One of Justice's most tenacious enemies has his daughter hostage. Can he find the villain before it's too late? Don't miss the ending you never saw coming. Cover price $1.50.

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Add to cart Fine $7.70

1st printing. Collects Justice League America (1987-1996) #1-7. Written by KEITH GIFFEN and J.M. DEMATTEIS. Art by KEVIN MAGUIRE, AL GORDON, and TERRY AUSTIN. This volume features the initial adventures of the unlikely super-team made up of Batman, Blue Beetle, Martian Manhunter, Guy Gardner, Black Canary, Mister Miracle, Dr. Fate, Booster Gold, Doctor Light and Captain Marvel! Softcover, 192 pages, full color. NOTE: This book is a perfect companion piece to Formerly Known as the Justice League TPB (2004). See also Justice League International TPB (1992). Cover price $12.95.

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2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. Collects Justice League America (1987-1996) #1-7. Written by KEITH GIFFEN and J.M. DEMATTEIS. Art by KEVIN MAGUIRE, AL GORDON, and TERRY AUSTIN. This volume features the initial adventures of the unlikely super-team made up of Batman, Blue Beetle, Martian Manhunter, Guy Gardner, Black Canary, Mister Miracle, Dr. Fate, Booster Gold, Doctor Light and Captain Marvel! Softcover, 192 pages, full color. NOTE: This book is a perfect companion piece to Formerly Known as the Justice League TPB (2004). See also Justice League International TPB (1992). Cover price $12.95.

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Invasion Extra: Aftermath. Major Disaster forms an Injustice League consisting of himself, the Clock King, Multi-Man, Big Sir and Clue Master, but they soon run afoul of the Justice League in "Gross Injustice". Story continues in Invasion! #3. Plot and breakdown by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Kevin Maguire, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Maguire/Rubinstein cover. Cover price $0.75.

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Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

In the conclusion of the Earth/Georwell War, the Justice Machine has to fight on two planets in order to keep Earth free from alien domination in "Endgame." Script by Doug Murray and art by Mike Gustovich & Dell Barras. Issue also has "Finale" in which Challenger and Diviner try to return home and that isn't as easy as it sounds. ." Script by Doug Murray and art by Mike Gustovich & Dell Barras. Back cover has a Justice Machine pinup. Cover price $1.75.

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Story, art and cover by Matt Howarth. Keif is a xenotech, a young woman who specializes in helping humans communicate with alien races. Keif is saddled with the thankless task of testing alien deities to see if theyre actually godlike, which the locals do not appreciate. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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Cover by Barry Blair. Untitled story, script and art by Barry Blair; Ms Liberty helps Kiku and friends escape the Games dungeon. On the surface, Chen is being hunted by Mr Ocre and his man Viper. Chen is an assassin sent after Kiku. 36 pgs., B&W. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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Stories by Mike Murray, Joe Gill, and Steve Erwin. Art by Mike Murray and Steve Erwin. Cover by Kerry Gammill and Steve Erwin. Blackthorne Publishing presents an homage to the classic sci-fi serials of the 1950s like Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers. Kirby King, Part 1; Hang On For Adventure, Part 1. Intended as a 9-issue miniseries, but this was the only issue. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1916!" These year-by-year volumes collect George Herriman's Krazy Kat Sunday comics. Each volume contains extra material. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "1917!" These year-by-year volumes collect George Herriman's Krazy Kat Sunday comics. Each volume contains extra material. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "1918: The Limbo of Useless Unconsciousness!" These year-by-year volumes collect George Herriman's Krazy Kat Sunday comics. Each volume contains extra material. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Other-Side tot he Shore of Here!" Introduction by Bill Blackbeard. Collects the Krazy and Ignatz comic strips from 1917. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Last Generation (1988) #1-3. Written by Bill Byer. Art by Mitch Foust, and David Porch. Introduction by Chuck Dixon. The Last Generation features the first storyarc of the thrilling series from Black Tie Studios and Caliber Press. Softcover, 80 pages, B&W. Mature Reader Cover price $6.95.

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Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

Written by Michael Thibodeaux. Art by Michael Thibodeaux and Martin Lasick (inks for pages 4 and 5). Cover by Arthur Adams. Featuring an untitled story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Dates," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Mike Esposito; Archie promises Miss Grundy he will not date Betty until he improves his history grade. "Blade Blooper," pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica calls Archie to the ice skating competition in order to distract Betty and allow her to claim first place. "Leaf It to Me," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx tries to help out around the house. "Skin Game," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Alexandra insists on wearing fur coats, much to the disapproval of Mr. Cabot and Josie. "No Choice," script by George Gladir, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Lodge needs to go to the doctor to have a cast removed and Archie is the only choice to drive him there. "The Searchers," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Joe Edwards; Veronica is researching his genealogy and all her ancestors were rich and famous. "Neatness Counts," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty regrets her reputation for neatness when all the teachers want her to stay after school and help them clean up. Archie Fan Club ad. Health Education Centers for Disease Control public service announcement with Archie. Plus puzzles, other stories, and more. 132 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.35.

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"Different Paths" Been wondering what those missing Legionnaires have been up to during their absence? The answers are revealed here, in four stories spotlighting White Witch, Brainiac Five, Dream Girl and Blok. Script by Paul Levitz, with art by Keith Giffen, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Ernie Colon, Erik Larsen and Al Gordon. Cover by Steve Lightle. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.75.

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Add to cart Very Fine $4.40

Add to cart Fine $3.30

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Blok, Shadow Lass and Mon-El are made prisoners of their own hope...resulting in unsettling ramifications. Written by Paul Levitz, with guest pencils by Eduardo Barreto, and inks by Mike DeCarlo and Al Gordon. Cover by Steve Lightle. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.75.

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Cover pencils by Rex W. Lindsey. "The Giant Eggplant That Conquered the World," script by Rich Margopulos, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie falls asleep and imagines himself in a B-movie. "Surprise Ending!" Sunkist ad with Archie and His Friends. "Dilton's Puzzle Pals!" activity page. "Follow the Sign" one-page story, script by Joe Edwards, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Lodge sees a lot of "Think Big" signs except when he's on his bathroom scale. Archie's Club News. "Candid Photos from the Riverdale High School Year Book," script by George Gladir, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Rudy Lapick; featuring Archie Andrews, Waldo Weatherbee, Dilton Doiley, Jughead Jones, Geraldine Grundy, Moose Mason, Ethel Muggs, Professor Flutesnoot, Veronica Lodge, Reggie Mantle, Betty Cooper, Mr. Svenson, and Miss Beazley. "Ample Sample" one-page story; Archie asks for an ice cream sample. "Nightmares," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Rudy Lapick; One panel each of the character's worst nightmare; Betty's nightmare is that Archie and Veronica get married. "There's a Bee in My Salad," script by Ken Pedersen, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie and Jughead ruin Pop Tate's new salad bar. A Public Service Message from Archie Comics about AIDS awareness. "Cocoa Pebbles BMX Bike Race" cereal ad with The Flintstones. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart Very Fine $6.40

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Add to cart Fine $3.60

Add to cart Fine $3.60

Nicholas Tesla uses the mental television device to communicate across dimensions with his uncle, while Laz and the gang take an unexpected trip. Written by Tom Veitch. Art & covers by Cam Kennedy. Cover price $1.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart FN 6.0 $3.60

Add to cart FN 6.0 $3.60

Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.

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1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Longshot (1985 Limited Series) #1-6.

Written by Ann Nocenti. Art and Cover by Arthur Adams.

He's a man without a past who possesses an uncanny lucky streak...and he's on an existential quest through the Marvel Universe. But as Longshot deals with the quirkier aspects of American society, he must learn the secrets behind his enigmatic identity and accept his destiny as a hero.

Guest-starring Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, and She-Hulk.

Softcover, full color.

NOTE: See also X-Men: Longshot TPB (2013 2nd Edition).

Cover price $16.95.

1st Edition - 2nd and later printings. Collects Longshot (1985 Limited Series) #1-6.

Written by Ann Nocenti. Art and Cover by Arthur Adams.

He's a man without a past who possesses an uncanny lucky streak...and he's on an existential quest through the Marvel Universe. But as Longshot deals with the quirkier aspects of American society, he must learn the secrets behind his enigmatic identity and accept his destiny as a hero.

Guest-starring Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, and She-Hulk.

Softcover, full color.

NOTE: See also X-Men: Longshot TPB (2013 2nd Edition).

Cover price $16.95.

Cover art by Rob Silverton. "Revenge," script by John Rigitano, pencils by John Rigitano and Angelo DeCicco, inks by Angelo DeCicco; A pedophile gets his just deserts. "In The Heat Of The Night," script by John Rigitano, pencils by Mel Vavaroutsos, inks by Angelo DeCicco; A woman deals with her abusive husband. 28 pgs., B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $9.40

Add to cart Very Good $8.49

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $5.10

Cover by Richard Williams. Stories and art by Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Mike Snider, Tom Koch, Stan Hart, John Prete, Arnie Kogen, Charlie Kadau and Joe Raiola, Paul Peter Porges, Don (Duck) Edwing, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Bob Jones, Gerry Gersten, Harvey Kurtzman, Antonio Prohias, George Woodbridge, Angelo Torres, Bob Clarke, Sam Viviano, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of three 1980s classics: Big, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and Coming to America, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. A look at the Christmas crowds in shopping malls. Mad plays Pictionary with 18 of its artists - virtually the entire staff, including original Mad creator Harvey Kurtzman and retired Spy vs. Spy creator Antonio Prohias. Mad's takes on TV demographics, single people, and news scandals. Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Biggie; The Appalling Amazon Appetizer; Mad Re-Examines Some Wise Old Sayings; Careers for Athletes Past Their Prime; Play Pictionary With the Mad Artists; 15 Reasons Why Only Mindless Idiots Can "Have a Nice Day"; Numbing to America; The Cockamamie Congo Cookout; The Mad People Watcher's Guide to a Shopping Mall at Christmas; The Lighter Side of...; The Real Demographics of Various TV Audiences; When Scandals Completely Take Over the News; Only When You're in a Hurry...; Spy vs. Spy; The Last Resort - The Newsletter for Desperate Singles; Who De-Famed Robber Rabbit; The Sizzling South Seas Supper; Mad's Christmas Believe It or Nuts!; Fold-In; Decision '88 - Just Say No! 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

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Add to cart Good $2.50

Volume 76, Issue 1 - January, 1989. Cover by Bryn Barnard. Fantasy and Science Fiction stories by Nancy Springer, Brad Ferguson, Delia Sherman, Larry Tritten, Ian McDowell, Thomas Wylde and Paul Di Filippo. Science article by Isaac Asimov. Softcover. 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations). Cover price $2.00.

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $6.49

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Invasion Extra: First Strike! Manhunter is hired to keep the headstrong Flash out of trouble while he confronts the alien invaders in Cuba. Part 2 of 4, continued from Flash (1987 2nd Series) #21. Continued in Flash (1987 2nd Series) #22. Written by John Ostrander and Kim Yale, with art by Frank Springer and Pablo Marcos. Cover by Doug Rice. Cover price $1.00.

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Invasion Extra: Aftermath. Manhunter's had easier missions than having to deal with the clean-up of Cuba, an angry Flash, and the kidnapping of Fidel Castro. Part 4 of 4, continued from Flash (1987 2nd Series) #22. Written by John Ostrander and Kim Yale, with art by Frank Springer and Pablo Marcos. Cover by Doug Rice. Cover price $1.00.

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Written by Jerry Prosser. Art by Robert Caracol. Cover by Gary Barker. The secrets of the Arcon's parents and his birth are revealed, and as Steward's "anti-Mark" program moves into high gear the Mark finds himself battling Steward's elite "Werewolves"! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

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Cover pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Al Milgrom. "The Triumph of the Green Goblin!," script by Dennis Marks (Original Screenplay) and Tom DeFalco, pencils by Dan Spiegle, inks by Vince Colletta; Green Goblin busts up a college costume party to steal his secret Goblin formula. Based on Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends cartoon. 36 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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Article on Inferno crossover; article on Avengers #300, Captain America #350 and Thor #400; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; interview with John Byrne; article on Solarman; John Byrne cover. Cover price $0.50.

January 21, 1989. Real Ghostbusters, ALF, Scooby-Doo, ThunderCats, and Doctor Who (Bryan Hitch art). 8.25-in. x 11-in.; part color, part black and white; 32 newsprint pages.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Wolverine "Save the Tiger" by Chris Claremont, John Buscema, & Klaus Janson. Man-Thing "Elements of Terrror" by Steve Gerber, Don Hudson, & Tom Sutton. Machine Man "Meets the F.F." by Steve Ditko, Mike Rockwitz, & Dave Cockrum. Colossus "God's Country" by Ann Nocenti, Rick Leonardi, & P. Craig Russell. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

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Add to cart Fine $6.00

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Cover art by Rick Leonardi and Terry Austin. God's Country Part 2: Cold Warriors starring Colossus, script by Ann Nocenti, pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by P. Craig Russell. Elements of Terror Part 11: Perception & Actuality starring Man-Thing, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Don Hudson, inks by Tom Sutton. Drain Storm starring Ant-Man, script by Len Wein, art by Bob Layton. Over and Over starring Slag, script by John Figueroa, pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Chris Ivy. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

1st printing. Marvel Super Heroes RPG Weird Weird West (1989) is a TSR Official Advanced Game Adventure Module (MT2 6886). Featuring Marvel's western heroes including Ghost Rider, Kil Colt and Rawhide Kid. The Weird, Weird West is the second in the three-part Time Warp series of adventures, and is designed for the West Coast Avengers, but any character can play. Module synopsis: It was all supposed to be so easy. But after the heroes got through a tour of duty in World War II (not bad for heroes born in the 1950's?), things once again get complicated. It seems that time travel is once again called for, but this time timges are kind of strange. In fact, history itself has begun to disappear! All kinds of people are showing up where they shouldn't be--or not showing up where they should! The key seems to fall somewhere in the 1870's, around Dodge City, Kansas. All you've got to do is go there and fix the problems. But Dodge City is a city under siege, a siege that only Superheroes can break. Ready to attack are the armies of Napoleon, Genghes Khan, and Alexander the Great! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W.