Comic books June 1989

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Volume 42 - Number 6, June 1989. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. Articles and Stories. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos.) Cover price $1.95.

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Issue 6 - May/June, 1989. Softcover, 8" x 11.5", 84 pages, full color.

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It never rains but it pours...at least that's how Ronnie and Mikhail feel as they're stranded in Moscow, stalked by Svarozhich...and unable to summon Firestorm to help them out of this mess. Written by John Ostrander, with art by Tom Grindberg and Sam De La Rosa. Cover by Grindberg. Cover price $1.00.

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Inspector Gill comes across a slug with a bottle, the S.H.A.R.K. agents and the Fish Police get lost in the underground tunnels and Goldie and Bass are on the trail of Hook in an untitled story. Script and art by Steve Moncuse. Issue also has two editions of "Fish Sticks." The first one with script by Steve Moncuse and art by Eric Shanower and the second one with script by Steve Moncuse and art by Arthur Adams. Wraparound cover. Last regular issue of Fish Police published by Comico. Cover price $2.50.

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Story and art by Bob Burden. Captured by Space Aliens, Flaming Carrot, Screwball and the Trekkies are subjected to weird, inhuman experiments--which have the unexpected side-effect of giving Flaming Carrot a new power! Many Trekkies die fighting valiantly for Earth before Flaming Carrot and Screwball overcome the evil invaders from another world! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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"Running from Myself." Wally's friends finally find him, but he's covered in spikes, stripped to the shorts, and hallucinating. Script by William Messner-Loebs, pencils by Greg LaRocque, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Cover art by Greg LaRoque and Larry Mahlstedt. Cover price $1.00.

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The Revenge of Evil Ed! Story by Tony Caputo. Art by Neil Vokes. Adventures of the monster hunters Charley and Peter, based on the beloved vampire film from 1985. Evil Ed finds new ways to mess with Charley when he becomes the new DJ at The Club; Charley learns that his girlfriend Natalia's father was killed by a vampire. Also featuring a Rust backup story. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

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I Want to be a Machine, Part 2. Story by Christopher Klein. Art and cover by Ken Holewczynski. Unrelated to Matt Groenings later cartoon, this Futurama is set in a world where androids and humans populate rival dance clubs. Karls drug causes Zara to see the appeal in synthetic things…and synthetic people. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.75.

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Direct Edition. The Joes, Sneak-Peek, Shockwave and Outback discover how destructive total war can be when they witness Cobra's annihilating "Assault on Castle Destro!" Written by Larry Hama, with art by Tony Salmons and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Marshall Rogers and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

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Newsstand Edition. The Joes, Sneak-Peek, Shockwave and Outback discover how destructive total war can be when they witness Cobra's annihilating "Assault on Castle Destro!" Written by Larry Hama, with art by Tony Salmons and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Marshall Rogers and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

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"Decisions!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Dave Cockrum and Andy Mushynsky. GI Joe struggles to sort out a tricky hostage situation. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

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A bloodthirsty C.O.P., a hallucinogenic heretic and a determined rat become the three key players in the battle to reign in "Devil's Disclosure." Script by Matt Wagner and art by Jay Geldhof. Wraparound cover. Cover price $1.95.

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Grimjack tries to determine the truth when a son accuses a father of murder in "Still Waters." Script by John Ostrander and art by Flint Henry & Jeff Easley. Issue also has "Munden's Bar – The Legend of the Lone Lizard" with script by Kim Yale & Nick Varga and art by Gary Fields. Cover price $1.95.

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Stories by Mark Evanier and Sergio Aragones. Art and cover by Sergio Aragones. Sword and sorcery comedy from Sergio Aragones, as Groo's skill with the sword is only exceeded by his stupidity, making him dangerous to friend and foe alike. After Marvel picked up the Groo series, it reprinted the original issues from Pacific Comics in special double-sized editions. Groo tries to figure out who is trying to kill him; Sage teaches warriors how to use a catapult; Groo becomes a guard for the king's messenger. Friends and Enemies; Sage; The Missive! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.50.

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Stories by Mark Evanier and Sergio Aragones. Art and cover by Sergio Aragones. Sword and sorcery comedy from Sergio Aragones, as Groo's skill with the sword is only exceeded by his stupidity, making him dangerous to friend and foe alike. After Marvel picked up the Groo series, it reprinted the original issues from Pacific Comics in special double-sized editions. Groo gets a job with a caravan crossing the desert, but will he have the patience to wait until their destination to get paid? Also, the first Groo story, from Destroyer Duck #1, and other early stories from Starslayer (1982 Pacific/First) #5 and Epic Illustrated (1980 Magazine) #27, plus a new Rufferto story. The Caravan; Sage; Groo, the Wanderer; Rufferto. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.50.

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Comic featuring the humorous misadventures of the mighty (physically) but not-so-great (mentally) warrior named Groo. This issue features "The Arana" in which Groo and Chakaal try to stop a human sacrifice. Story and art credits: Sergio Aragones. Cover price $1.00.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $1.00.

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The Roach Wars. Story, art and cover by Dwayne Ferguson. Eclipse Comics picks up one of the more popular send-ups inspired by TMNT madness, originally from Blackthorne. This is just what it sounds like: Rodent cops spoofing a successful mid-80s TV show that also had Vice in the title. The Hamsters have handled roaches before, but this time they may be fatally outnumbered and outgunned. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

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When his brother, the original Dove, died, Hawk believed he would be continuing his crime-fighting career as a solo hero. He was wrong. Now, Hawk and Dove are back together...and things will just keep getting weirder from here on in. Hawk and the new Dove may be a tenuous team, but they'll have to make the best of things as they are launched in mysterious new directions and deadly new adventures. The question is, which will get them first...the bad guys or the dissent between them? Written by Barbara and Karl Kesel, with art by Greg Guler and Scott Hanna. Cover by Guler and Karl Kesel. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover art by Vince Giarrano. Jenette Kahn relates the story of a trip she took to the Middle East. Love and Death, script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by Vince Giarrano, inks by Jose Marzan Jr.; Haywire has second thoughts about leaving White Lotus to the police, so he rescues her (causing gratuitous damage, of course); The Black Dragon society, though, is not too happy with White Lotus, and they put a plan in motion to deal with her and Haywire; Meanwhile, a man who was crippled during one of Haywire's rampages has gained control of a similar power-suit, which he needs to use to escape Combine forces; Finally, it turns out that Alex has a brother he doesn't know about, a waiter who steals from his rich clients; And some of those clients think Alex is responsible for the thefts. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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Part 6 of the 9-part 'The Fear Machine' cycle. The mysterious life and death of "The Broken Man," and what does this all mean to Constantine? Written by Jamie Delano, with pencils by Mark Buckingham and inks by Alfredo Alcala. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

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First printing (2nd printings exist). Cover art by Martin Wagner. Part I Joey Gunther, script and art by Martin Wagner; Joey daydreams in class, then meets up with roommate Gunther to play pool. First appearance of Joey and Gunther in the comic book. Based on the comic strip that appeared in The Daily Texan, the student newspaper at The University of Texas at Austin. 32 pgs. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

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Autographed edition, signed by creator Martin Wagner. Joey & Gunther. Story, art and cover by Martin Wagner. Reprints the first issue of Wagners acclaimed (and short-lived) anthropomorphic slice-of-life series that started as a college newspaper strip. After daydreaming his way through class, Joey meets up with his roommate Gunther to play pool. Also includes a new backup story and supplementary material for new readers. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.00.

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The Hotline's in trouble up to its collective neck as the team battles the chaos-causing super-villain Snafu at the Stock Exchange; Diamondette opens Pandora's Box on live TV; the heroes search for the woman who might have been kidnapped by aliens...and Mister Muscle is framed for murder. Written by Bob Rozakis, with art by Stephen DeStefano and Kurt Schaffenberger. Cover by DeStefano and Karl Kesel. New Format. Cover price $1.75.

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Black and white superhero comic Cover price $1.75.

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Horror Fan (1989 Charlotte) #002, Summer 1989. Fangoria-like magazine featuring interviews with Anne Rice, Richard Lynch, and Fred Olen Ray; behind the scnes at Leviatian; Stuart Gordon; Gunnar Hansen; Jack Arnold; and more. 8-in. x 10.75-in.; part color, part black and white; 64 slick pages. GCR Publishing. Cover price $3.50.

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Summer 1989; Vol. 7 # 2. Rising Stars Special. Fiction by Susan M. Watkins, G.L. Raisor, Paul F. Olson, and Brian Hodge. Interviews with Olson and Hodge. Spot illustrations by John Borkowski, Rodger Gerberding, Alfred Klosterman, Allen Koszowski, Harry O. Morris, and Roger S. Seitzinger. 8.25-in. x 10.75-in.; black and white; 80 newsprint pages. Cover price $3.95.

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Who is responsible for the murder of Helena's father? The trail leads the Huntress to La Bruja, a witch who rules her Manhattan voodoo cult through fear. Written by Joey Cavalieri, with art by Joe Staton and Bob Smith. Cover by Staton. Cover price $1.00.

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Written & illustrated by Neil Hansen. 32 pgs. B&W with color cover. Mature readers. Cover price $1.85.

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Cover pencils by Jeff Purves, inks by Bob McLeod. Control Problems, script by Peter David, pencils by Jeff Purves, inks by Jim Sanders III; Even though the Hulk has just killed him, Glorian promises the Shaper of Worlds that he will bring nobility to the grey monster; Glorian returns to life, much to the surprise of Marlo and puzzled emergency workers, and he is contacted by Nick Cloot who claims to be able to help make Hulk a happier person; Thinking that this is a test by the Shaper of Worlds, Glorian signs a contract in blood agreeing to accept Cloot's help; With his relationships on the rocks and the problem of Banner bugging him, Hulk wanders around Las Vegas looking for the best fight available. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

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"Heartbeaten" Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Bob Layton. Inks by Barry Windsor-Smith. Cover by Bob Layton. As shown on the shocking cover, Tony Stark has been shot! And the gunman (or gunwoman) is his erstwhile girlfriend Kathy Dare! Rhodey rushes Tony to Los Angeles General Hospital; and the doctors begin emergency surgery to save the golden avenger's life! In the meantime, good friends like Tigra and Scott Lang reflect upon Iron Man's impact on their lives. Will Tony be able to make a full recovery? The road ahead looks difficult. Cameo appearances by Marcy Pearson, Cassie Lang, Mrs. Arbogast, Rae LaCoste, Bryant Gumbel, and Justin Hammer. (Notes: This story was reprinted in 2019 in the softcover: Iron Man Return of the Ghost Epic Collection. The softcover collects Iron Man issues 233 thru 244.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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"Gator" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Kim Raymond; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #384-386. Plus: "Gribligs" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Barry Kitson; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #464-465. Cover by Tom Lyle. Cover price $1.50.

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First 95-cent cover price. Cover art by Rex W. Lindsey. "You Don't Need Drugs to..." public service announcement with Archie. "Proverbose," script by Harold Smith, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Jughead purchases a book of proverbs and at first his use of proverbs makes him seem interesting but then his overuse of proverbs makes people avoid him. Jughead's Family Tree, script and pencils by Rod Ollerenshaw; Four examples of Jughead's ancestors and their unique accomplishments. "Holiday for Drums!", script by Rod Ollerenshaw, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Mike Esposito; Jughead befriends a female drummer and lets her sit in on a practice session with The Archies but she suffers a fall and hurts her wrist so he has to fill in for her on one of her gigs. "The Sting!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Rudy Lapick; After creating a false panic when practicing his lines in a play about a dam bursting Jughead isn't believed when he yells about a hive of bees being loose in the school. Archie's Club News. "Jughead's Cookies" Dilton's Puzzle Pals page. "Mr. Hot Dog Jones Answers His Mail," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Mike Esposito; Jughead receives a lot of junk mail in Hot Dog's name after using H. D. Jones as the name when ordering a flea collar; One of the junk mail items was an entry form in a most-interesting bachelor contest which Jughead fills out using Hot Dog's profile and he ends up winning. "Cocoa Pebbles BMX Bike Race" cereal ad with The Flintstones. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.95.

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Final Issue. "The Big Goodbye!" Story by Peter David. Art by Alan Kupperburg, Mike Gustovich, Don Hudson, and Chris Ivy. In this shocking finale, the enigmatic hero known as Justice must face off with a small army of paranormals who are led by his arch enemy - Seraph! Includes the Official Timeline of the New Universe. Cover price $1.50.

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In light of Blue Beetle's recent behaviour, Amanda Waller is called in to de-program him in "Mind Snap". Part 2 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story continues in #29. Plot and breakdowns by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Ty Templeton, inks by Joe Rubinstein and Dick Giordano. Kevin Maguire cover. Cover price $0.75.

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The team is ambushed when they visit the Dome, former headquarters of the Global Guardians, in "Another Fine Mess!" Part 3 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Plot by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Bart Sears, inks by Pablo Marcos. Sears cover. Cover price $0.75.

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Wrap around cover by Craig Brasfield and Mike Gustovich. "Till death do us part." Plot and inks by Mike Gustovich. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Craig Brasfield. Story elements continue from the Comico Justice Machine series #29. Wedding bells sound as Blazer marries Youthquake, and Challenger and Diviner are re-married. Unfortunately, those are not the only sounds ringing out as both the US Army and the killer robot Savior XVII are on hand to disrupt the proceedings. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.50.

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Fanzine created by the Southwestern Wisconsin Comics Club. Cover by Elton Dorval. 30 Pages, B&W, 8.5" x 11".

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First 95-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Kid Gluvs," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Rusty tries to make Kid Gluvs into a champion boxer. Archie's Tree Puzzle! word search. "Hairy Fairy Tale," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Hy Eisman; Sabrina needs another girl to double date at the disco and Hilda transforms herself into a younger girl; Parody of Cinderella. "It's Magic," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; The dry cleaner mixes up the Pussycats outfits with a band of magicians' and magic tricks keep popping out of their tuxedos. Archie's Club News. "Talk Squawk," script by George Gladir, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Tom Moore; Archie borrows Dilton's talking computer and it disrupts his life. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.95.

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Dox's plans for an intergalactic police force come together while the team learns more about Garryn Bek's mysterious life on Cairn. Written by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, with art by Barry Kitson and Mark McKenna. Cover by Kevin Maguire and Al Gordon. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

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Part 2 of the 4-part "Magic Wars." Magic runs rampant over Earth as the forces of science begin to fail...and without technology, how will Mon-El survive? Script by Paul Levitz, with art by Keith Giffen, Al Gordon, Mark Bright and Carlos Garzon. Cover by Steve Lightle. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.75.