Comic books September 1990

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "The Cookie Caper," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Howard Bender, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Veronica bakes a sack of cookies for Archie and insists he take them along on a camping trip with Jughead. "Hotsy Totsy Daze," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Hot Dog seeks relief on a sweltering day. "An Invitation from Cynthia," script by Hal Smith, art by Dan Parent; Veronica doesn't want to visit her cousin Cynthia, who brags about her wealth more than Veronica does. "Pugilist Prediction," script by Rod Ollerenshaw, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Moose gets career advice from a fortune teller. "Cruise Clothes" Reggie illustration by Dan DeCarlo Jr. "Wishing Will Make It So," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rod Ollerenshaw; Ambrose conjures up a huge fish for his line. "Baseball Sign," script by Mike Pellowski, art by Henry Scarpelli; Veronica makes the boys' baseball team. "Movie Maniacs," script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Howard Bender, inks by Jon D'Agostino; After getting deals at the local video store, Archie, Betty and Jughead settle down for a twenty-four-hour movie marathon at Archie's home. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

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Stories by Lucius Shepard, Bruce Sterling, Nancy Kress, Avram Davidson, and more. Softcover, square bound, 192 pages, B&W text, digest size. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover by Esteban Maroto. Chapter Nine: Death and Life; Haumond stops Honsu's conquest in Egypt by killing the Atlantean champion, his brother Kraken. Chapter Ten: Tails of the Sea; A member of the crew of Columbus' ship sees a Tritonian and reports it as a mermaid. Chapter Eleven: Birthrite; The younger brother of King Trevis, Uri, is killed by a cannister of waste from the surface world. Queen Atlanna has a child (after an erotic dream involving Atlan) with blond hair. Trevis leaves the child to die, then commits suicide. Scripts by Peter David, art by Esteban Maroto. Family Tree by Peter David; A family tree that shows Aquaman's parentage. 52 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. "True Minds!" By Spider Robinson. Author's Choice Monthly was a series of 29 short story collections. These hardcovers have a limited print run and are each is signed by the author. Hardcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 104 pages, Text Only. NOTE: Limited to 350 copies.

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Art in this issue by Jason Waltrip, John Waltrip, Dan Smith, and Karl Martin. A quarterly magazine devoted to expanding the futuristic Car Wars franchise into role-playing. New campaign seeds, scenarios, vehicles, "mock" advertisements, weapons and accessories, plus rules, questions, and answers. This issue features Full-Length Adventure: "Aerowarriors", Aeroduel Designer's Notes, Collegiate Autoduel Fiction, Aeroduel Mini-Scenarios, and more. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages. B&W Cover price $3.50.

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"Bombs Away!" Part 4 of 6. Guest-starring Alpha Flight and Stingray. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Chris Ivy. Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. Captain America and the Red Guardian have battled their way into the Waterwind's missile control room! But to their shock, the last two remaining terrorists have cybernetically wired themselves to the sub's atomic warheads! Will the Vision and Vostok be able to break the mental link and prevent nuclear disaster? In the meantime, Fantasma, Sersi, and Shaman desperately try to evacuate the civilians to the other side of the island! While their remaining teammates have their hands full with a new problem…the attacking Atlanteans! The Crimson Dynamo, Guardian, Quasar, and Perun square off against Tyrak, Merrano, and Okra to stop them from setting off the Waterwind's nuclear weapons! Can anything else possibly go wrong? Second Story: "Into the Fire" Part 4 of 7. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Jim Reddington. Inks by Mickey Ritter. Someone is terrorizing the Avengers support staff! First Jarvis, then Michael O'Brien, later Fabian Stankowicz, and now Peggy Carter! While testing new communications equipment, Peggy encounters the image of her late sister Sharon. Who is making the Avengers' helpers relive their worst nightmares? (Notes: Sharon Carter's tragic death was confirmed in Captain America 237. This issue includes a full-page ad for the 1990 Avengers annuals featuring the Terminus Factor storyline.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"One World's Not Enough for All of Us" Part 5 of 6. Guest-starring Alpha Flight and Stingray. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Rik Levins (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. Disaster strikes! In unbelievable fashion the atomic warheads on the Waterwind explode! And in a matter of seconds the deadly radiation and intense heat sweep over Newfoundland! Is this beautiful province destined to become a nuclear wasteland? Sadly, it appears so. But thanks to Shaman's incredible power not all hope is lost! By inverting his mystic pouch, Shaman opens multiple dimensions to temporarily hold the lethal radiation! However, his actions also send the heroes, villains, and civilians into those same dangerous dimensions! Under the guidance of Sersi and Fantasma, the members of the People's Protectorate, Alpha Flight, Earth's Mightiest Heroes, and the Atlantean Army scratch and claw their way to the dimensional nexus! The nexus is the only way back home! But it's thoroughly contaminated with nuclear fallout and guarded by the Combine! The Avengers need a miracle! Otherwise it's going to be a long winter in Newfoundland…a long nuclear winter! Alpha Flight Lineup: Guardian, Box, Diamond Lil, Puck, and Shaman. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Quasar, Sersi, and the Vision. Second Story: "The Man and the Wolf" Part 5 of 7. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Brad Vancata. Inks by Mickey Ritter. After test driving the Avengers' new shuttle car, John Jameson see a shiny stone laying on the floor. And when he picks it up, his personal demon appears…the Man-Wolf! Cameo appearance by Mother Night. (Notes: The cover incorrectly identifies this issue as part 4 of the Crossing Line storyline. Avengers 323 is part 5.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Bombs Away!" Part 4 of 6. Guest-starring Alpha Flight and Stingray. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Chris Ivy. Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. Captain America and the Red Guardian have battled their way into the Waterwind's missile control room! But to their shock, the last two remaining terrorists have cybernetically wired themselves to the sub's atomic warheads! Will the Vision and Vostok be able to break the mental link and prevent nuclear disaster? In the meantime, Fantasma, Sersi, and Shaman desperately try to evacuate the civilians to the other side of the island! While their remaining teammates have their hands full with a new problem…the attacking Atlanteans! The Crimson Dynamo, Guardian, Quasar, and Perun square off against Tyrak, Merrano, and Okra to stop them from setting off the Waterwind's nuclear weapons! Can anything else possibly go wrong? Second Story: "Into the Fire" Part 4 of 7. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Jim Reddington. Inks by Mickey Ritter. Someone is terrorizing the Avengers support staff! First Jarvis, then Michael O'Brien, later Fabian Stankowicz, and now Peggy Carter! While testing new communications equipment, Peggy encounters the image of her late sister Sharon. Who is making the Avengers' helpers relive their worst nightmares? (Notes: Sharon Carter's tragic death was confirmed in Captain America 237. This issue includes a full-page ad for the 1990 Avengers annuals featuring the Terminus Factor storyline.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "One World's Not Enough for All of Us" Part 5 of 6. Guest-starring Alpha Flight and Stingray. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Rik Levins (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. Disaster strikes! In unbelievable fashion the atomic warheads on the Waterwind explode! And in a matter of seconds the deadly radiation and intense heat sweep over Newfoundland! Is this beautiful province destined to become a nuclear wasteland? Sadly, it appears so. But thanks to Shaman's incredible power not all hope is lost! By inverting his mystic pouch, Shaman opens multiple dimensions to temporarily hold the lethal radiation! However, his actions also send the heroes, villains, and civilians into those same dangerous dimensions! Under the guidance of Sersi and Fantasma, the members of the People's Protectorate, Alpha Flight, Earth's Mightiest Heroes, and the Atlantean Army scratch and claw their way to the dimensional nexus! The nexus is the only way back home! But it's thoroughly contaminated with nuclear fallout and guarded by the Combine! The Avengers need a miracle! Otherwise it's going to be a long winter in Newfoundland…a long nuclear winter! Alpha Flight Lineup: Guardian, Box, Diamond Lil, Puck, and Shaman. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Quasar, Sersi, and the Vision. Second Story: "The Man and the Wolf" Part 5 of 7. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Brad Vancata. Inks by Mickey Ritter. After test driving the Avengers' new shuttle car, John Jameson see a shiny stone laying on the floor. And when he picks it up, his personal demon appears…the Man-Wolf! Cameo appearance by Mother Night. (Notes: The cover incorrectly identifies this issue as part 4 of the Crossing Line storyline. Avengers 323 is part 5.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Bitter Pill" - Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Al Milgrom and Don Heck. Cover by Steve Lightle. The taut, full-length conclusion to the gang war adventure as Hawkeye gains a new, grim outlook on crime-fighting! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

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"The Witching Hour!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Paul Ryan. At last the final chapter in the Scarlet Witch's ordeal -- that began twenty issues ago -- is here! In the dimension of Limbo, the Avengers and Agatha Harkness clash with Immortus and Tempus to free Wanda! The timeless battle waxes and wanes until the Time-Keepers (or Time-Twisters) dramatically appear! Oh my, what do they want and whose side are they on? Regardless of the answers, time has run out. The fight is over. Did the Avengers win? Did Immortus lose? Only time will tell. Cameo appearance by Lockjaw. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Dr. Pym, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Wasp, Wonder Man, and the U.S. Agent. (Notes: Elements of the plot concerning the Time-Keepers continue in What If (2nd series) #35. The Scarlet Witch reflects upon the events of the past 20 issues in a backup story in Avengers West Coast Annual #7. This two-part story was reprinted in 2008 in the trade paperback: Avengers West Coast Darker Than Scarlet.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Witching Hour!" Story by Roy & Dann Thomas. Art by Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Paul Ryan. The final chapter in the Scarlet Witch's ordeal that began twenty issues ago. The Avengers along with Agatha Harkness fight both Immortus and Tempus to free the Scarlet Witch. A dramatic conclusion! 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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The Badger and Riley attempt to put some funeral home employees who are dealing in illegal operations out of business and in so doing, run into some formidable opponents in "The Worms Crawl In, the Worms Crawl Out." Script by Mike Baron and art by Steve Butler & Randy Clark. Cover price $1.95.

Vol. II, Issue 5. Sep.-Oct., 1990. Profusely illustrated with color and black & white photos. 8 1/2" x 11". 50 pages. Cover price $4.95.

Written by Todd Loren. 40 pgs. B&W with color cover. Mature readers. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover pencils by Mike Mignola, inks by George Pratt. "Dark Knight, Dark City" Part 3 of 3, script by Peter Milligan, pencils by Kieron Dwyer, inks by Dennis Janke; The final part of Dark Knight, Dark City finds Batman at the end of The Riddler's Gantlet; The Riddler is warped by the Confessions of Jacob Stockman, a book from the past that documents the arrival of Barbathos (The Bat Demon) to Gotham. "From the Den" column by Denny O'Neil. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

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Prey, Part 1 of 5. Batman confronts Dr. Hugo Strange's public attacks, as Strange heads a task force to stop the Dark Knight. What motivates Strange - and why is Bruce Wayne so worried? Written by Doug Moench, with art by Paul Gulacy and Terry Austin. Cover by Gulacy. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.50.

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The Baum Bugle: A Journal of Oz (1990) Volume 34 #2 (whole # 98) is published three times annually by The International Wizard of Oz Club. Front cover: A fine drawing by John R. Neill of guests drinking to the health of Ozma at her birthday party, 32 pages, B&W.

Eclipse Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "A Most Peculiar Comic Book Experience!" Story and art Larry Marder. Softcover, 128 pages, B&W. All Ages. Cover price $9.95.

The Beatles Book (also known as Beatles Monthly) was a long-running fanzine produced by Beat Publications that was dedicated to the legacy of the incredible pop-culture phenomenon known as The Beatles. First published in August 1963, the magazine ran until production stopped with the 77th issue published in December,1969. It was revived in May, 1976, reprinting the first 77 issues with a few pages of added content. Beat Publications then continued producing new issues in October, 1982 until the publication ultimately ceased production with issue #321 printed in January, 2003. 6" x 8", 46 pages, B&W.

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Featuring: Judge Anderson in "The Possessed" by John Wagner, Alan Grant & Brett Ewins. Judge Anderson cover by Brett Ewins.

1st printing. Welcome to the biggest Super Mario extravaganza in history! Everyman plumber extraordinaire Mrio and his brother, Luigi, venture to the magical Mushroom Kingdom to save the beautiful Princess Toadstool and save the kingdom from the diabolical tyranny of King Bowser Koopa! This tome features the best of the best from the Super Mario Bros. comic book series. Based on the popular video game from Nintendo! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. All Ages

Signed edition. Signed by writer/editor Laura Hitchcock on an art plate adhered to the leaf page, this limited edition was originally given only to series contributors for signings and gifts. 1st printing. Welcome to the biggest Super Mario extravaganza in history! Everyman plumber extraordinaire Mrio and his brother, Luigi, venture to the magical Mushroom Kingdom to save the beautiful Princess Toadstool and save the kingdom from the diabolical tyranny of King Bowser Koopa! This tome features the best of the best from the Super Mario Bros. comic book series. Based on the popular video game from Nintendo! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. All Ages

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Garden Games," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo (layouts) and Dan Parent, inks by Dan DeCarlo; Archie offers to help Betty weed the yard before going on to his date with Veronica. Capri Sun ad with Archie. "Picnic Problem," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Hy Eisman; Archie is tired of his romantic picnics with Betty being interrupted. "Setting An Example," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Mike Esposito; On their way to a movie date, Archie and Betty trade complaints about the inconsiderate behavior of other people. "Noise Annoys," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty convinces Archie to join her in a crusade against noise pollution. Betty models swimwear fashion designs submitted by readers, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "Summer Blues," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty is uncharacteristically depressed during a summer day on the beach; Veronica and Archie decide to cheer up Betty by appointing her judge of the "Mr. Sandman" contest. Archie and His Friends ad. "The Putt Down," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Mr. Lodge thinks the girls have natural putting ability and enters them in a contest against the local golf pro. "Well-Suited," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Dan DeCarlo and Dan Parent, inks by Dan DeCarlo; As Veronica brags about her swimsuit collection, which contains 24 different varieties, she can't seem to stop ruining each suit. Betty and Veronica's Sophisticated Fashions page, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Poor Fish!", script by Mike Pellowki, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Mike Esposito; Archie, Betty, and Veronica are camp counselors; When Archie snubs both Betty and Veronica and selects Jughead has his partner in a fishing derby the girls decide to create their own team, even though neither know how to fish. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.