Comic books July 1990

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Newsstand Edition. Featuring the original Defenders. Story continued from last issue. The creature from the dark dimension has usurped control of the Hulk's body. Can Namor the mighty Sub-Mariner contain the Dark Hulk long enough for Doctor Strange to find a way to send the fiend back from whence it came? "Strange but true." Guest-starring Dr. Strange and Namor. Story by Peter David. Art by Dale Keown and Bob McLeod. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Featuring the original Defenders. Story continued from last issue. The creature from the dark dimension has usurped control of the Hulk's body. Can Namor the mighty Sub-Mariner contain the Dark Hulk long enough for Doctor Strange to find a way to send the fiend back from whence it came? "Strange but true." Guest-starring Dr. Strange and Namor. Story by Peter David. Art by Dale Keown and Bob McLeod. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Previews of upcoming titles and issues from Innovation.

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Volume 62, Issue 6B - July 1990 - "Feisty Blonde Slain at Mugger's Alley!" 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 $1.50.

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First printing. Armor Wars II. Part 1 of 9. "Lo, A Spectral Enemy Rises..." Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Byrne. It begins anew! The next Armor Wars saga! A secret organization has discovered a way to take control of the biochip implanted near Tony Stark's spinal cord! And at this point the group's motives are unclear! In the meantime Tony has developed a second (and identical) suit of armor that can be controlled remotely! And he may need it very soon as an emergency has occurred at the Stark Enterprises' nuclear research facility! By the time Shell-Head arrives on the scene, the first reactor is in meltdown stage! But before Iron Man can fix the reactor, he must first fix his eyes on the Titanium Man! First appearance of Kearson DeWitt. Cameo appearances by the Living Laser, Jim Rhodes, and Mrs. Arbogast. (Notes: The second printing was published in 1992 as part of the JC Penney box set. See Iron Man (1968 1st series) JC Penney Reprint 258. This issue begins John Byrne's 2-year run as the writer of the Iron Man series. In 2013 Marvel published a 4-issue limited series (catalogued as Iron Man Armor Wars 2) which illustrates how the Michelinie - Layton creative team would have written the second Armor Wars saga back in 1990. The four issues are numbered 258.1, 258.2, 258.3, and 258.4.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $1.00.

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Stories and art by Bernie Mireault, James Robinson, Rupert Bottenberg, and David Bacha. Cover by Bernie Mireault. Mireaults Jammer, an ordinary man in an altered jogging suit, encounters offbeat superhero action and slice-of-life adventures. The Jammer realizes that the cocaine-crazed therapist Dr. Mandigo has ulterior motives. Backup story: Half-Hangit Maggie, written by Leave it to Chances Robinson. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. NOTE: This series changes publishers three times. Issues 1-5 Slave Labor, issues 6-8 Dark Horse, issues 9-14 Caliber. All issues B & W. A color reprint series was published by Tundra in 1992. Cover price $2.50.

1st Printing - Comic adaptation of Ian Fleming's "Casino Royale". Softcover, 8.5" x 10.5", 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

2nd or later printing - Comic adaptation of Ian Fleming's "Casino Royale". Softcover, 8.5" x 10.5", 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

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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 tries to prove that his pal is innocent before the real killer wins the election, in the conclusion of Vote Early and Often. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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"The D.N.A. Man" is written by John Wagner, with art by Brett Ewins; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #113-115. Plus: "Monsteroso M-16" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Robin Smith; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #412. Also: "Back on the Streets" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Cam Kennedy; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #435. And: Tharg's Time Twisters story "Que Sera, Sera!" is written by Stavros, with art by Robin Smith; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #346. Cover price $1.75.

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"Better Make Room For Dessert!", script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Pat Kennedy; Jughead and his friends have to find a way to stop a giant gelatin monster. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

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Jughead Jones is secretly a member of the Time Police, an organization from the future which has a sworn duty to keep time on its proper track. With Time Police Marshal January McAndrews (Archie Andrew's descendent from the future), Jughead goes on a lot of timely adventures! In this issue, when Jughead learns that his family tree never took root and he no longer exists, he and January have to journey to the past to find out what caused this time disruption. And what caused it? Jughead eating a bowl in spaghetti in "A Yen for Spaghetti," a book length story in four chapters." Script by Rich Margopoulos and art by Rex Lindsey & Jon D'Agostino. Issue also has "A Timely Look at the Time Police" and "Spending Time with Jughead" one-page features. Cover price $1.00.

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After battling Despero, the team gathers for Mr. Miracle's funeral in "Hell On Earth". Part 3 of 3, continued from the previous issue. Plot by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Adam Hughes, inks by Jose Marzan Jr. Superman, Orion. Hughes cover. Cover price $1.00.

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Part 2 of 5, continued from the previous issue. When the League's Moscow Embassy is destroyed by the Extremists, a team from another dimension, the Rocket Reds call for the JLE. Continued next issue. Written by Keith Giffen and Gerard Jones, with art by Bart Sears and Randy Elliott. Cover pencils by Sears. Cover price $1.00.

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Written by Mark Ellis. Art by Darryl Banks and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Darryl Banks and Mike Gustovich. Ragnarok Portfolio (Part Two); Blazer saves her teammates from certain death, then passes out. Meanwhile, Youthquake surprises Kirchoff and Larson, allowing Challenger and Talisman to get the upper hand; The five decide to join forces and -- with Woolcott in tow-- head for the abandoned warehouse; They find the other Machiners just leaving with Blazer unconscious. Leaving Blazer with Robert and Woolcott, the others storm Deverouxs warehouse, where a major battle ensues; Challenger stops the countdown but is attacked by Deveroux in an armored suit; Challenger defeats him, but not without sustaining serious injuries. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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1st printing. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. X 11-in., full color. Cover price $8.95.

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Commander Dai Thomas is brought to the HQ of the Weird Happenings Organisation for a briefing on a series of mysterious murders in "Brands & Ashes." Alistaire Stuart, Alysande Stuart, Captain Britain. Story by Dan Abnett & John Tomlinson, pencils by Gary Erskine, inks by Andy Lanning. Cover by Alan Davis. This comic is printed on SCANGLOSS - an environmentally safe paper which uses half as many trees as normal paper and a minimum amount of chlorine bleach. Cover price $1.95.

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Features L.T. Caper, Stern Wheeler by Jim Aparo and Ralph Kanna. Cover price $1.75.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Blast Back to the Past," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Dilton go back in time to try to rescue Mr. Weatherbee's romance with Gwen, but end up nearly ruining the romance between Archie's parents. Archie's Club News. "Confessions of a Teen Witch," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Sabrina explains how as a teen witch she is just like everyone else...except not. "The Eyes Have It," script by Bill Webb Jr., pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Alexander explains his black eye as the result of an encounter with spies, but no one buys his story. "Setting Things Straight," script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica enlists Archie to help her straighten her permed hair to impress a fashion designer. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

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Brian Bolland reprint Cover price $1.75.

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1990 series with $1.95 cover price, barcode on the right side of the cover. Cover price $1.95.

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It's an all-out assault on Dagon-Ra and his space pirates...but is it also a trap? Script by 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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Vril Dox and his L.E.G.I.O.N. travel to Colu to settle the score with his father Brainiac...with Superman still on hand to try to stop Vril from committing murder. Lobo appearance. Continued from Adventures of Superman Annual (1987-1997 2nd Series) #2. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Jim Fern and Jeff Albrecht. Cover by Jerry Bingham. New Format. Cover price $2.95.

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The all-new origin of the Legion concludes as the story focuses on the super girl Laurel Gand, who's been flying through recent issues. Written by Tom Bierbaum and Mary Bierbaum, with pencils by Keith Giffen and Paris Cullins, and inks by Bob Lewis. Cover by Giffen and Al Gordon. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.75.

Cover by Richard Carter. "Return of the Eradicators" part 3, script by Kris Silver, art by Richard Carter; Blue Falcon returns to tell his teammates what he has learned about the government's intent, but is much too late; He joins the Eradicators against his own team; But now the Army has also been sent in to control both groups. Character background on Cinnamon Hodges [Fear]. Background on Assassin Force. 36 pgs., B&W. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Cover by M. Villalovos. "Battle Lords" part 3, script by Kris Silver, art by D. Villalovos and M. Villalovos; Prisoners of the Battle Lords and held in their own HQ, Legion X-2 plans their escape. Article on the fate of Silver Wolf comics and the creation of Greater Mercury Comics by Kristoffer A. Silver. Character background on Catherine Blake [Silver Sabre]. Assassin Force background article. 36 pgs., B&W. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "The Taste of Adventure Part 3" Capri-Sun ad with Archie. "Mustang Sally," script by Hal Lifson, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Rudy Lapick; Sally Picket and her hippie parents help the Riverdale gang organize a peaceful protest when the city council decides to turn their football field into a parking lot. Archie find a word puzzle, pencils by Rod Ollerenshaw. Archie's Club News. "Cement Booties," script by Eve Nagler, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Rudy Lapick; When they find out that music star Derek Dynamite is Mr. Weatherbee's godson the students ask Mr. Weatherbee to get Derek to perform at the school. "Health Hint" half-page story, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie advises a new student not to flirt with Midge. "Love, Not War," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie wears his uncle's military uniform to school. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

Double issue #10/11. Little Shoppe of Horrors is a movie fanzine. This double issue—10 & 11—includes: The Making of Hammer's Kiss of the Vampire; Interviews with Don Sharp, Anthony Hinds, Ian Scoones, James Bernard, Edward de Souze, Jennifer Daniel, and Isobel Black; Music from Hammer Horror-An In-depth Examination Interviews with Philip Martell (Hammer's Music Director) and composers Harry Robinson, Malcolm Williamson, and David Whitaker; The Unfilmed Hammer: An A to Z Guide; Two Titans of Animation and their work for Hammer: Ray Harryhausen and Jim Danforth; and interviews with Andree Melly, Oscar Quitak, Peter Melrose, John Carson, Thorley Walters, Jenny Hanley, Linda Hayden, and Margaret Robinson. Cover art by Steve Karchin. 172 pgs. 1990. Cover price: $9.95. Cover price $9.95.

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Matt Wagner cover Cover price $3.25.

Spanish Reprint series. Reprints material from Daredevil (1964 1st Series) #163. 32 pages, full color, 7.5" x 10.5", Spanish language.

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Spanish Reprint series. Reprints material from Daredevil (1964 1st Series) #164. 32 pages, full color, 7.5" x 10.5", Spanish language.

Spanish Reprint series. Reprints material from Daredevil (1964 1st Series) #168. 32 pages, full color, 7.5" x 10.5", Spanish language.

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By Eddie Campbell & Phil Elliott. Cover by Paul Grist. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover by Jack Davis. Stories and art by Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Desmond Devlin, Charlie Kadau and Joe Raiola, Tom Koch, Stan Hart, Paul Peter Porges, Don (Duck) Edwing, Richard Williams, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Sam Viviano, John Pound, Rick Tulka, Tom Bunk, Harry North, Esq., George Woodbridge, Angelo Torres, Bob Clarke, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of the 1990 film War of the Roses and TV sitcom Coach, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. Mad's look at baseball cards includes more trading cards based on notorious figures from the 1980s and '90s. Mad welcomes the '90s with its first spoof of boy bands, the New Kids on the Block. Mad's takes on adult learning courses, greeting cards, and dentistry. Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. The Gore of the Roses; A Mad Look at Hair; Making Baseball Card Collections Complete; All You Need to Know You Learned in Nursery School; Don (Duck) Edwing on the Loose at the Zoo; Important Things We'd Never Learn Without TV; More Quick Recoveries For Embarrassing Situations; The Mad New Kids on the Block True or False Personality Quiz; The Lighter Side of...; Leisure Time Courses Adults Really Need; Spy vs. Spy; Mad's Video Reviews; The 2-Hour School of Dentistry; Find The...; Greeting Cards for People We Don't Even Know; Roach!; Fold-In; Mad's All-Star Flopps - 2nd Series. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

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The Trial of Marc Spector: Part 2 of 4: Spoils - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and Cover by Sal Velluto & Tom Palmer. Will Moon Knight be able to free himself of his mercenary past, or will it overwhelm him? The answer will shock you! You must not miss this second chapter of the most important events in Moon Knight's life! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.