Comic books January 1991

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Bring 'em Back Alive!" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

Titan Books Edition - 1st printing. Written by Alan Moore. Art and cover by Ian Gibson. Meet Halo Jones. She's going out... and out... and out! Escaping the Hoop, Manhattan Island's land of mindless leisure, is just the first step in a cosmic adventure that will take Halo to the farthest ends of the galaxy, through war and peace, trial, despair and triumph. You've never met anyone quite like Halo... and you never will again! From comics master Alan Moore (Watchmen, America's Best Comics) and artist Ian Gibson. "Possibly the first feminist heroine in comics," wrote the Observer of Alan Moore's epic tale of one woman's search for her place in a galaxy out of control. Originally published in 2000 A.D. and then collected by Titan Books, this classic tale of future alienation and an individual's struggle for freedom remains a timeless testament to the genuis of Moore. Beautifully illustrated by artist Ian Gibson, this is the ultimate sci-fi opus. Don't dare miss it! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, B&W.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "1927-1929!" Story and art by Cliff Sterrett. Introduction by Rick Marschall. Arguably the greatest of the forgotten American comic strip classics, POLLY can now be enjoyed in the format in once enjoyed - full page, full color glory! Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 13-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $34.95.

1st printing. By Jack Kirby, Wally Wood, Dick & Dave Wood, and Dick Ayers. Featuring 53 Sunday pages and 773 daily strips! Softcover, 8-in. x 10 1/2-in., 260 pages, B&W Cover price $35.00.

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1st printing. By Maria Reidelbach. A History of the Comic Book and Magazine. Softcover, 10-in. x 9 1/2-in., 208 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

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2nd and later printings. By Maria Reidelbach. A History of the Comic Book and Magazine. Softcover, 10-in. x 9 1/2-in., 208 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

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John Buscema reprint; Conan newspaper strips reprint Cover price $2.25.

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Cover pencils by Gary Hartle. The End Must Come (Young Conan part 9 of 9), script by Roy Thomas [as Justin Arthur], pencils by Gary Hartle, inks by Ricardo Villagran; Conan is possessed by an evil sorceress, and while not at his fighting peak, must nonetheless fight for his life against a horrific monster. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover pencils by Gary Hartle. The End Must Come (Young Conan part 9 of 9), script by Roy Thomas [as Justin Arthur], pencils by Gary Hartle, inks by Ricardo Villagran; Conan is possessed by an evil sorceress, and while not at his fighting peak, must nonetheless fight for his life against a horrific monster. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Graphic Novel - 1st printing. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema. Softcover, 64 pages, 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

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1st printing. Story and art by Ray Gotto. Introduction by Max Allen Collins. The comic strip adventures of a baseball "Natural!" Meet Cotton Woods, a raw rookie from Lonesome Gap, North Carolina, who wants to take the Big Leagues by storm. He's the 1950's answer to Bo Jackson - good at all sports; a fantasy figure at ease anytime there's a ball to throw, catch or hit! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

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Art by John Severin, Don Martin, Walter Brogan, Gary Fields, Rurik Tyler, Mike Ricigliano, Frank Borth, Don Orehek, Pete Fitzgerald, Bill Elder, and Rob Orzechowski. Parodies of Spider-Man, "Darkman," "Murphy Brown," and "Matlock." Severin cover. Cover price $1.75.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man (1976 Treasury), DC Special Series (1981 Treasury) #27, and Marvel and DC Present: The X-Men and the Teen Titans (1982). Let's get ready to ruuuumble! Marvel and DC present this all-star collection of past cross-over projects, including the classic Superman vs. Spider-Man by Gerry Conway, Ross Andru, and Dick Giordano; Batman vs. The Hulk by Len Wein, José Luis Garcia Lopez, & Dick Giordano; and the ultimate crossover classic, The Teen Titans Vs. The Uncanny X-Men, by Chris Claremont, Walt Simonson, and Terry Austin! Softcover, 320 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. Collects Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man (1976 Treasury), DC Special Series (1981 Treasury) #27, and Marvel and DC Present: The X-Men and the Teen Titans (1982). Let's get ready to ruuuumble! Marvel and DC present this all-star collection of past cross-over projects, including the classic Superman Vs. Spider-Man by Gerry Conway, Ross Andru, and Dick Giordano; Batman Vs. The Hulk by Len Wein, José Luis Garcia Lopez, & Dick Giordano; and the ultimate crossover classic, The Teen Titans Vs. The Uncanny X-Men, by Chris Claremont, Walt Simonson, and Terry Austin! Softcover, 320 pages, full color. Cover price $22.95.

Signed and numbered by Charles Burns

1st printing.

Story and art by Charles Burns.

Hardcover, 32 pages, B&W.

NOTE: Limited to 1,000 copies.

Cover price $19.95.

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Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $55.49 or Best Offer View scan Paper: White Slab: Scuffing on front of case Label #19-2BC24B4-012 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by SlabSmart

Cover by Neal Adams. Untitled story, script by Peter Stone, pencils by Terry Shoemaker, Richard Bennett, and Neal Adams (layouts), inks by Richard Bennett; A frightened, confused teenager flees for his life when pursued by a pair of powerful and deadly robots; With no memory of his own identity, he has no idea why theyve chosen him as their target; But what is most surprising is the fact that hes not only surviving their assault, hes actually able to fight back; The resulting battle only raises more questions: Why are they so intent on killing him and whos responsible for their lethal programming?; Is he some kind of robot or cyborg himself?; His attackers seem to know all the answers, which only makes his situation worse; If the youth doesnt fight back, hell definitely die; But if he succeeds in defeating his attackers, he may never learn the answers he so desperately needs. 36 pgs., full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

1st printing. Story and art by Rik Levins. YOU ONLY DOE TWICE! Nancy Arazello reluctantly gains the paranormal powers of the DRAGONFLY only to find that PSIBORG, alien destructor that killed her predecessor, will never let her live to use them! Softcover, 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

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Cover pencils by Lee Week, inks by Al Williamson. The Student starring Matt Murdock [as Jack Murdock, Daredevil], Nyla Skin, Ben Urich, Elektra (dream), Stick (dream), Bullseye [also as Daredevil], and Kingpin, script by Ann Nocenti, pencils by Lee Weeks, inks by Al Williamson (p. 1-18) and Lee Weeks (p. 19-22); Dreams of Elektra and Stick start to remind Matt of who he is; Kingpin contacts Bullseye for a special job. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Australian Price Variant. Cover pencils by Lee Week, inks by Al Williamson. The Shadowman starring Matt Murdock [as Jack Murdock, Daredevil], Nyla Skin, and Bullseye [as Daredevil], script by Ann Nocenti, pencils by Lee Weeks, inks by Al Williamson; Matt tries to figure out who he is while Bullseye hits the streets as Daredevil. 36 pgs.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover by Brian Buniak. If you like big, slimy, scaly, teeth-gnashing, tail-thrashing, building-smashing beasties in your comic books, then this is your dream-come-true! Featuring stories and art from creators like Tim Truman (Scout) along with his son Ben, Mike Wolfer, and Chris Warner (Terminator), Brian Buniak (Mr. Monster), and many others! This is the monster extravaganza of the decade! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Dark Side (UK) #004, Child's Play 2, The Quatermass Story, Zombies on the Loose, How to Make a Monster Movie

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Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Collects Detective Comics #51-70. Written by Bill Finger. Art by Bob Kane. From the Golden Age of Comics-the early adventures of Batman and Robin from the pages of Detective Comics! Hardcover, 286 pages, full color. Cover price $49.95.

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Cover feature: Angel and the Ape; other spotlighted releases: Doctor Fate #25, Challengers of the Unknown; interview with PHIL FOGLIO; back cover features the cover art for Detective Comics (1937- ) #627

DCHRPG #257 - By Ray Winninger. Cover by Kerry Gammill and Tom Palmer. This extensive volume provides your imagination everything it needs to bring your favorite heroes and super-heroes of World War II, their supporting cast, and enemies to life. Play as Sgt. Rock or one of the men in Easy Company, one of the Creature Commandos, GI Robot, the Losers, the Young Allies, the Justice Society of America, and many more and help take down the evil Axis once and for all! Includes maps and all the background information you'll need to set your game in the Golden Age of comics. These game rules work in conjunction with the award-winning DC Heroes Role-Playing Game. Softcover, 8 /2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations).

1st printing.

Story and art by Vittorio Giardino. Translated by Stefano Gaudiano.

Six tales of deceit, disguise and sex from the creator of No Pasaran and A Jew in Communist Prague, originally published in Europe as "Vacanze Fatali." A vacationing couple finds trouble; betrayal and bad ideas are also on the menu. Cheap Thrill; Humid & Distant; Caprice in Capri; Safari; Off Season; White Lies.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature readers

Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. Collects ARM (1990) #1-3. Based on the story by Larry Niven. Adapted by Bill Spangler. Art by Terry Tidwell and Steve Stiles. New technologies create new crime! Gil Hamilton: Special Operative for the United Nations Police who solves technologically related crimes. In the medically advanced future, Organleggers are Gil's most dangerous adversaries. But when they murder his best friend, he becomes theirs! Softcover, 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

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Cover art by Marcello Campos. Untitled story, script by Harry Harrison (plot) and John Holland (adaptation), art by Marcello Campos; Jason tracks down the reason for the war on Pyrrus; app. Brucco; Krannon; Naxa; Rhes; Kerk; and Meta. 36 pgs., B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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The Demon is crowned the King of Hell...and now must decide what price his old enemies are to pay for opposing him. The Pit of Hell is particularly hideous this time of year....Written by Alan Grant, with art by Val Semeiks and Denis Rodier. Painted cover by Rodier. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Neverwhere!" Story and art by Richard Corben. Sci-Fi master Richard Corben spent five years creating this fantasy masterpiece. It's an illustrted epic journey into fantasy and magic. Hardcover (Slipcase), 9-in. x 11 1/2-in., 112 pages, full color. Mature Readers NOTE: In 1981 Neverwhere was adapted into an animated short for the first Heavy Metal movie, and the main character was voiced by the late great John Candy. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Limited Signed and numbered Edition - Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Children of Fire!" Story and art by Richard Corben. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11 1/2-in., 80 pages, full color. Mature Readers NOTE: Limited to 200 copies.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Neverwhere!"

Story and art by Richard Corben.

Sci-Fi master Richard Corben spent five years creating this fantasy masterpiece. It's an illustrted epic journey into fantasy and magic.

Softcover, 9-in. x 11 1/2-in., 112 pages, full color. Mature Readers

NOTE: Do NOT confuse with other editions of this book - Neverwhere GN (1978 Richard Corben) or Den Neverwhere TPB (1984 Catalan).

NOTE: "In 1981 Neverwhere was adapted into an animated short for the first Heavy Metal movie, and the main character was voiced by the late, great John Candy." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $14.95.

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1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Desert Peach (1988-2001) #4-6. By Donna Barr. Introduction by Daniel Pinkwater. Includes the tale "Outfoxed" featuring Erwin Rommel and Son. Softcover, 120 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

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Abattoir escapes from Arkham Asylum and wreaks havoc at a political rally being attended by Bruce Wayne and Vicki Vale in "Abattoir!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Jim Aparo & Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $1.00.

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1st printing. By John Callahan. A collection of hilarious and politically incorrect comic strips from the author of DON'T WORRY, HE WON'T GET FAR ON FOOT and DO NOT DISTURB ANY FURTHER. Softcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.00.

1st printing. Collects Dirty Pair II (1989) #1-5. Writen by Adam Warren and Toren Smith. Art and acover by Adam Warren. No intergalactic terrorist threats, no plots to overthrow the United Galactica, no 7:00 a.m. training runs - it's just a relaxing vacation for Kei and Yuri, also known as the Lovely Angels, also known as the Dirty Pair. But their poolside bash goes bust when an old friend - Shasti - turns up at the same vacation spot! Shasti was their partner, a genetically-engineered superagent for the 3WA, until she betrayed the Pair. And now it's payback time! Hardcover, B&W. Cover price $75.00.

Signed by Adam Warren and Toren Smith - 1st printing. Collects Dirty Pair II (1989) #1-5. Writen by Adam Warren and Toren Smith. Art and acover by Adam Warren. No intergalactic terrorist threats, no plots to overthrow the United Galactica, no 7:00 a.m. training runs - it's just a relaxing vacation for Kei and Yuri, also known as the Lovely Angels, also known as the Dirty Pair. But their poolside bash goes bust when an old friend - Shasti - turns up at the same vacation spot! Shasti was their partner, a genetically-engineered superagent for the 3WA, until she betrayed the Pair. And now it's payback time! Hardcover, B&W. NOTE: Limited to 350 copies.

Eclipse Edition - 1st printing. Collects Dirty Pair II (1989) #1-5. Writen by Adam Warren and Toren Smith. Art and acover by Adam Warren. No intergalactic terrorist threats, no plots to overthrow the United Galactica, no 7:00 a.m. training runs - it's just a relaxing vacation for Kei and Yuri, also known as the Lovely Angels, also known as the Dirty Pair. But their poolside bash goes bust when an old friend - Shasti - turns up at the same vacation spot! Shasti was their partner, a genetically-engineered superagent for the 3WA, until she betrayed the Pair. And now it's payback time! Softcover, 132 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.95.

Volume 1, Issue 3 (Located On Spine)."The Magazine for Kids" features news, science, games & puzzles, comics, plus lots more. In this issue: Searching for lost treasure, snow's up! Surfing on ice, neat inventions! Digest format-5 1/4" x 7 5/8", full color, 127 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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Add to cart Fine $5.70

Donald Duck in "Too Many Pets!" Full-color, 8-1/2 x 11 inches square bound, cardstock cover, white matt interior paper stock. Cover price $6.95.

Take Off: Part 1 of 4 - "Plane for Keeps!" Adapted by Bobbi JG Weiss. Art by Cosme Quartieri, Robert Bat, and Carlos Valenti. From the pages of The Jungle Book come Baloo, Louis, and Shere Khan as they embark on adventures undreamt of. In this origin tale, they are joined by Kit Cloudkicker and meet the dread pirate Don Karnage. Cover price $1.50.