Comic books October 1989

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"The Comfort of a Stranger." Flash battles the energy phasing Comforter, who kills street people and is paid to go after Flash. Wally gets to know future wife Linda Park a little better. 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 Hand of Vaprak! Part 2 of 4. "Converging Lives!" Story by Jeff Grubb. Art by Rags Morales and Dave Simons. The paladin, Priam Agrivar, and his elf companion, the cleric Vartan Hai Sylvar, have arrived in the fabled city of Baldur's Gate. Meanwhile, the wizard Dwalimor Omen and the crew of the Realms Master have also arrived in search of the powerful and evil artifact that has managed to slip from their grasp. Plus, malevolent beings conspire behind the scenes. Cover price $1.50.

Edited by David Vodicka Cover by Greg Gates Cover price $1.95.

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"Dreamstalker." Script by Steve Gerber, breakdowns by Rich Buckler (pages 1-23) and Tony DeZuniga (pages 24-44), finished art by Alfredo Alcala. Story continues next issue. Joe Jusko cover. Cover price $2.25.

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Cover by Moebius. Edited by Randy Lofficier and Jean-Marc Lofficier. Stories by Moebius, Philippe Dupuy and Charles Berberian, Jean-Marc Lelong, Christian Binet, Andre Franquin, and Daniel Goossens. A Kitchen Sink Press anthology presenting popular French cartoonists in English, including several Moebius stories and some of the earliest translations of Dupuy and Berberian, later of Monsieur Jean fame. 24 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.00.

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Bull-Whipped. Story by Katherine Llewellyn. Art by Neil Vokes. Cover by Neil Vokes. Adventures of the monster hunters Charley and Peter, based on the beloved vampire film from 1985. On the isle of Crete, Charley and Natalia visit her eccentric Aunt Claudia and learn she is the incarnation of the Greek goddess Ariadne; soon they all become involved in an ancient grudge-match between Theseus and the Minotaur. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

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Star Trek: The Next Generation fanzine. In this issue: interview with John DeLancie (Q) and fan fiction. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 28 pages on white paper; cardstock covers; side-stapled. Cover price $3.50.

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The Rosebud Rumble - Part 4 of 4. Jok Tadsworth seeks the third talisman he needs to defeat Rosebud. There's only one snag, however: Rosebud has it. Written by Peter Gillis, with art by Gordon Purcell. Cover by Martin King and Dave Cooper. New Format. Cover price $2.00.

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"The International Conjurors' Magazine." Vol. 53 # 4. Magic articles, demonstrations, and news. Approx. 8-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 64 pages on white paper stock. Jerry Andrus photo cover. Cover price $3.00.

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Together Again for the First Time, Part 1. Story by James Van Hise. Art by John Tobias. Cover by John Tobias. The official comic adaptation of the Ghostbusters sequel; the twist is that the characters are portrayed as their cartoon selves from the Real Ghostbusters cartoon and comics. Discredited and disbanded, the Ghostbusters come back into action when ghosts try to abduct Danas infant son, Oscar. Beneath First Avenue, the team discovers a river of slime flowing underneath the streets! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

If you love ninja action, this story is for you! It's the final showdown between the Blind Master and Zartan! Storm Shadow confronts all of Cobra's Red Ninjas! And wait'll you see the fight that Scarlett and Snake Eyes get themselves into! "No Simple Solutions" is written by Larry Hama, with art by Tony Salmons and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Andy Kubert. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover by Andy Kubert. "Passing Of The Guard," script by Larry Hama, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Danny Bulanadi; While on a mission in Sierra Gordo to rescue El Jefe from Voltar's forces, three Joes encounter the Oktober Guard, and members on both sides are assaulted by Voltar's forces; During the rescue mission only two members from the Oktober Guard survive, as the other Guard members perish, and they are taken captive alongside the three Joes by the freed El Jefe, after he makes a deal with the N.A.B.M. in order to keep his presidency intact. Story continues in G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero #92. 36 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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Warner Books Edition

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Detective Comics (1937-2011 1st Series) #31-32, 211, 235, 345, 404, 429, 437, 442, 457, 474, 482, and 500; Batman (1940-2011) #1, 25, 47, 61, 156, 234, 250, and 312; Star Spangled Comics (1941-1952) #124; World's Finest (1941-1986) #94; DC Special Series (1977-1981) #15; and Brave and the Bold (1955-1983 1st Series DC) #197.

THE GREATEST BATMAN STORIES EVER TOLD is an anthology that takes the reader through the many different incarnations of Batman through the last 60 years.

Collecting stories from the Dark Knight's entire career, this book portrays the Batman as equal parts crime fighter, detective, and super hero. An overview of the entire Batman mythos, these tales feature some of Batman's most famous allies and foes, including Superman, Robin, Commissioner Gordon, the Joker, Penguin, Catwoman and the Scarecrow.

Softcover, 352 pages, full color.

Cover price $15.95.

1st printing. Collects Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #88 and 257; World's Finest (1941-1986) #82; Adventure Comics (1938-1983 1st Series) #253 and 267; Flash (Vol. 1) #123; Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) #21-22; Mystery in Space (1951-1981 1st Series) #90; Brave and the Bold (1955-1983 1st Series DC) #53-54 and 178; Green Lantern (1960-1988 1st Series DC) #76; and DC Comics Presents (1978-1986 DC) #85. Featuring team-ups with Superman and Batman, Green Lantern and Green Arrow, the Flashes of Earth-1 and Earth-2, the Justice League of America and Justice Society of America, and many more! Hardcover, 288 pages, full color. NOTE: DC Greatest Stories Ever Told (1st Series) Vol. 4. Cover price $24.95.

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Green Arrow sees more of the sights of England than he bargained for as he travels into Sherwood Forest to help a woman who might be mad...or she might be a witch. Part 1 of 2. Written by Mike Grell, with art by Trevor Von Eeden, J.J. Birch and Michael Bair. Cover by Birch. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

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Grendel and Pellon Cross' are about to converge as each has plans in South America in "Devil In Intent." Script by Matt Wagner and art by Tim Sale. Story uses a different storytelling format. Issue also has "Tales from the Underground – Don't Be Cruel." Wraparound cover. Cover price $2.50.

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Grimjack is hired by a man who needs protection from a man called Dis in "Acid Test." Script by John Ostrander and art by Flint Henry. Issue also has "Munden's Bar – Chances are the Chances are" with script by Paula Smith and art by Donald Simpson. 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 meets the woman of his dreams, the fierce warrior Chakaal, but she is less than charmed. Also, activity pages from the Groo Special (1984), and a new 4-page story, Groo and the Poachers, plus a new Rufferto story. Chakaal; Sage; Groo and the Poachers; 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 "A Minstrel's Tale" in which the Minstrel related an early tale of when Groo was a member of a soldier's corp. Story and art credits: Sergio Aragones. Cover price $1.00.

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Hawk faces "Sudden Death," while Dove receives a strange visitor...the ghost of Don Hall, the first Dove. Written by Barbara and Karl Kesel, with art by Chris Wozniak and Karl Kesel. Cover by Wozniak and Karl Kesel. Cover price $1.00.

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Book Three: Phoenix Flight. Hawkgirl confronts Katar Hol with evidence that shows him the identity of the gunrunner for the Downside aliens...and finally clears his father's name of a decade-old charge of treason. Written and pencilled by Timothy Truman, inked by Alcatena, and painted by Sam Parsons. Painted cover by Truman. Prestige Format. Cover price $3.95.

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1st printing. Edited by Bruce Hilvitz and Lloyd Dangle. A collection of stories by underground veterans and gifted new comers. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $7.95.

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With the horrors of the Fear Machine finally behind him, Constantine leaves Britain for what he thinks will be a well-deserved vacation. Written by Jamie Delano, with art by Ron Tiner. Painted cover by Kent Williams. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

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With her father's death avenged, the Huntress's mission is finally over...but new troubles are brewing as his secret diary makes her the target of the world's most notorious serial killer. Written by Joey Cavalieri, with art and cover by Joe Staton and Bob Smith. Suggested for Mature Readers. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover pencils by Dan Reed, inks by Bob McLeod. Nightmoves starring Hulk [Joe Fixit], Betty Banner, Nightmare, and D'Spayre, script by Bob Harras, pencils by Dan Reed, inks by Marie Severin; Betty Banner loses her baby. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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"Chapter 1!" Adapted by David Michelinie. Art by Bret Blevins. Comics' official comic adaptation of the 1989 movie "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade." In this issue, after thinking back to his first adventure and then recovering the Cross of Coronado, Indy finds out that his father has disappeared while on a quest in part one of this adaptation. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

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"Chapter 2!" Adapted by David Michelinie. Art by Bret Blevins. Marvel Comics' official comic adaptation of the 1989 movie "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade." In this issue, when Indy starts the search for his dad, he discovers that his dad was on the trail of the Holy Grail. And now the Nazis are after both father and son and also want the Holy Grail in part two of this adaptation. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

One of many vintage supermarket tabloid magazines full of high profile FBI and CIA cases of the era, accompanied by black and white photographs and testimonials from those involved in, and close to the events themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 58 pages, B&W, recommended for 16+. Cover price $1.95.

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"Malled!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring the Hulk. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Bob Layton. Inks by Tom Dzon. Cover by Bob Layton. In a surprising development, A.I.M. and Hydra ask Iron Man for help in stopping Madame Masque's attacks! The golden avenger quickly rejects the idea; and as a result the two global organizations ask someone else: Mr. Fixit (aka the Hulk)! After arriving from Las Vegas, the Gray Goliath successfully kidnaps the Maggia's leader and takes her to a deserted shopping mall! Several minutes later Shell-Head arrives at the same mall and the dazzling donnybrook begins! The Incredible Hulk and the Invincible Iron Man vs. A.I.M., Hydra, and the Maggia! Plus the Dreadnoughts and Dreadbusters too! Story concludes in Incredible Hulk 361. Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes, Mrs. Arbogast, Abe Zimmer, and President George H.W. Bush. (Notes: This story was reprinted in 2018 in the softcover: Iron Man Doom Epic Collection. The softcover collects Iron Man issues 246 thru 257.) Cover price $1.00.

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Painted cover art by Brooks Hagan. Untitled script by Bruce Balfour, art by Paul Mendoza; After two murders in Whitechapel, Inspector Abberline worried about a conspiracy in the government, calls on the aid of Private Detective Sam Harlow. House ads for Gun Fury, Headless Horseman, Plan 9 from Outer Space, and Sinbad. 36 pgs., B&W. Cover price $2.25.

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"The Warlord" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Cam Kennedy; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #454-455; part 2 of 2. Plus: "Bride of Death" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ian Gibson; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #608; part 2 of 2. Also: "Nosferatu" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ron Smith; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #430-431; part 1 of 2. Cover by Jim Fern and Sam De La Rosa. Cover price $1.50.

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"Nosferatu" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ron Smith; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #432-433; part 2 of 2. Plus: "The Law According to Judge Dredd" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Kevin O'Neill; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #474-475. Also: "Shok!" is by Rogan and Kevin O'Neill. Cover by Jim Fern and Mark McKenna. Cover price $1.50.

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"Tomb of the Judges!" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ian Gibson; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #496-498. Plus: "Atlantis" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Brendan McCarthy; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #485; part 1 of 2. Cover by Randy Elliott. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Rudy Lapick. "How Jug Lost His Pants Saving the World!," script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Jughead is sent back in time by the Time Police, where his pants split while climbing a tree, causing an apple to fall in front of Sir Isaac Newton and thus enabling the discovery of the theory of gravity. "From Bad to Verse!," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Jughead becomes a poet, but his friends find all his rhymes insulting. "The Proverb," script by George Gladir, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Tom Moore; Jughead strikes out as a pizza delivery boy. "Weight Loss," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead's weight loss program somehow nearly manages to drown Archie and Veronica. 36 pgs., full color. $0.95. Cover price $0.95.