Comic books January 1991

Previews First Publishing's titles for July 1990.

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Painted cover art by Mark Beachum. "Turnabout," script by Dennis Mallonee, pencils by Mark Beachum, inks by Mark Beachum, Hagabat and Scott Deschesne; With Flare gravely injured in last issue's finale, she must now face Blonde Bombshell, Thugmaster and Prof. Pomegranate; Lady Arcane app. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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"The Day of the Beast." Vixen fights Gorilla Grodd and is then mind controlled into battling Flash and the Pied Piper. Script by William Messner-Loebs, pencils by Greg LaRocque, inks by Jose Marzan Jr. Cover art by Greg LaRoque and Jose Marzan Jr. Cover price $1.00.

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An Avatar Story! Part 3 of 4. "Divine Rights!" Story by Jeff Grubb. Art by Tom Raney, Jerry Acerno, and Mickey Ritter. "The Time of Troubles" continues. The Crew of the Realms Master are naught but puppets on a string, and the elf deity Labelas is the puppet-master. When Labelas reveals his master plan to storm the Gates of Heaven, using the Realms Master itself, the heroes are horrified and powerless to stop it. Cover price $1.75.

Signed and numbered by Harvey Kurtzman - 1st printing. A chronological look at the history of comic books from the perspective of one of America's most influential creators! Hardcover, 11-in. x 14 1/2-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: Limited to 1,250 copies. Cover price $49.95.

1st printing.

By Harvey Kurtzman and Michael Barrier.

There is one form of visual entertainment that is uniquely American.

Cartoons and comic strips may have appeared in other parts of the world first, but comic books were born here! Part narrative storytelling, part dramatic illustration, visually arresting comic books have been part of American culture since 1938. From Aarh! to Zap!: Harvey Kurtzman's Visual History of the Comics presents a chronology of the art from the perspectives of one of America's most influential creators of comics characters and comic books. Kurtzman, creator of Mad Magazine, takes a tour through the decades of comics production, from the Spirit of the 1940s to the Dark Knight of the 1990s.

Softcover, 11-in. x 15-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $25.00.

1st printing. Collects From the Darkness (1990) #1-4.

Written by Ed Polgardy. Art and cover by Jim Balent.

A bad-girl vampire story featuring early art by Jim Balent, later known for his work on DCs Catwoman. Ray Thorn goes searching for his missing brother in the Canadian wilderness and discovers that the ancient legends of the alluring Native American vampire Desnoirs are true.

Softcover, 114 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.95.

Limited Signed Edition - 1st printing. Collects From the Darkness (1990) #1-4.

Written by Ed Polgardy. Art and cover by Jim Balent.

A bad-girl vampire story featuring early art by Jim Balent, later known for his work on DCs Catwoman. Ray Thorn goes searching for his missing brother in the Canadian wilderness and discovers that the ancient legends of the alluring Native American vampire Desnoirs are true.

Signed by Ed Polgardy and Jim Balent.

Softcover, 114 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: Limited to 300 copies.

1st printing. By Will and Desberg. Mickey Loverose, the irresistible hedonist, searches for the ultimate relationship with women. But women have another idea... Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 64 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

Catalan (2nd) Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Frank Thorne. Golden-spired Alizar has been overrun with demon hordes of lizardmen. Ghita, the royal mistress, barely escapes. Suddenly possessed with the spirit of a long-dead warrior, Ghita gathers a ragtag band and prepares to wage war on the conquerors. Delightful eroticism and high adventure! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $8.95.

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"Pursuit!" Guest-starring X-Factor. Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Javier Saltares and Mark Texeira. Ghost Rider teams up with x-Factor to save the lives of the outcast mutants known as Morlocks. Plus, Blackout finally faces the Ghost Rider! And only one of them is walking away… Cover price $1.50.

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Snake-Eyes--face to face with Cobra Commander. Beginning a mission from which some Joes will not return. "Apparent Conclusions" is written by Larry Hama, with art by Mark Bright and Randy Emberlin. Also beginning the G.I. Joe Dossiers with Snake-Eyes (as drawn by Andy Kubert) and Cobra Commander (drawn by Neal Adams). Cover by Bryan Hitch. Cover price $1.00.

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Volume 15 - 1st printing. "Bizarre Life 3". Softcover, 12in. x 12-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers

Volume 17 - 1st printing. "Sweet Bettie Two" Bettie Page tribute collection that features articles from various vintage magazines, discussions about her rise in popularity, the impact her image has on pop culture, and more. Tons of photographs illustrate this volume, both nude and non-nude, and also features fan art from artists such as Lion Frolic, Mickey Maserer, Roby Bodeceenee, Max Frazzed, and Nicky Seas. A must own for any fan of Bettie's work. Softcover, 12in. x 12-in., 86 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers

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Cover art by Mark Heike. Shape Shifters Part 3, script and pencils by Mark Moore, inks by Chad Hunt; FemForce discovers the shape-shifter's true goal. Untitled Camilla story, pencils by Matt Baker; Camilla must help capture Cynthia Sharpe. The Saga of Sheena: Part 1 The Birth of the Queen of the Good Girls article. Untitled Sky Girl story, art by Matt Baker. Spotlight on Bob Lubbers. Jumbo Comics #96 cover reprint. Prowlers of the Wild, art by Bob Lubbers; Firehair must stop Marie Le Roche from tricking the Indians into going on the warpath. Information on various members of FemForce. 52 pgs. $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

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"Goofy Washington: Our Nation's Flounder!" Written by William Rotsler. Art by Cosme Quartieri and Robert Bat. Follow Goofy Washington through the terrible winter at Valley Forge as he embarks on his historic journey across the frozen Delaware. Cover price $1.50.

1st printing. Collects Flash Comics (1940-1949 DC) #1, 66, and 86, Comic Cavalcade (1942-1954) #24, Showcase (1956-1978) #4, Flash (1959-1985 1st Series DC) #107, 113, 119, 124, 125, 137, 143, 148, and 179, Five Star Super-Hero Spectacular 1977, and Flash (1987-2006 2nd Series) #2. Forward by Carmine Infantino. Hardcover, 288 pages, full color. NOTE: DC Greatest Stories Ever Told (1st Series) Vol. 6. Cover price $29.95.

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Oliver Queen once again finds himself involved in acts of terrorism as he becomes entangled in a web of deceit designed by the IRA. Part 2 of 3. Written by Mike Grell, with art by Denys Cowan and Bill Wray. Cover by Cowan. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

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"Bringing it Together!" Part 8 of 8. Guest-starring Green Lantern (Guy Gardner) and Green Lantern (John Stewart). Story by Gerard Jones. Art by Pat Broderick. The Guardians have fallen before the unparallel might of one of their own. Can the trio of Green Lanterns from Earth - the optimistic Hal Jordan, the obnoxious Guy Gardner, and the stalwart John Stewart, somehow muster enough will power to defeat the malevolent immortal before it's too late? Cover price $1.00.

Issue 100, January, 1991.Tarzan newsletter by Vernell Coriell. 8.5 in. x 11 in. 2 Pages B&W.

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Twilley discovers a group that worships Grimjack in "Divided Loyalties." Script by John Ostrander and art by Brett Ewins & Vince Giarrano. Issue also has "Youngblood" with script by John Ostrander & Kim Yale and art by Steve Pugh. Cover price $2.25.

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Reprints issue 1. Cover art by Steve Pugh. "A Shade Of Truth!", script by John Ostrander, art by Timothy Truman; A mysterious female hires Grimjack to find the truth surrounding her daughter's untimely death; It's dark and gritty, kick you in the stomach crime noir with an extra helping of sci-fi/cyberpunk on the side. Reprinted from Grimjack (1984) #1. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Comic featuring the humorous misadventures of the mighty but not-so-great (mentally) warrior named Groo. This issue features "Laughingstock" in which the scribe, whose book about Groo turned into a disaster in issue #70, now seeks to write a new, different book about Groo. Story and art credits: Sergio Aragonés. Cover price $1.00.

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"Down Time!" Written by Jim Valentino. Art by Jim Valentino and Steve Montano. Cover by Jim Valentino and Steve Lightle. What do the Guardians do in the "Down Time" between planets? Would you believe that Yondu goes mad? Secrets are revealed and questions are answered in this poignant tale. Plus, Vance Astro and Aleta strike up a romance! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Rancor (cameo).   Cover price $1.00.

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1st printing. Collects Gunhed (1990) #1-3. Story and art by Kia Asdamiya. Sometime in the 21st Century the future for mankind will be decided by brave men and great warmachines - GUNHEDs (Gun Unite Heavy Elimination Device). Softcover, 136 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. Art and Cover by H.R.Giger. Includes 6 large format art prints, high gloss finish! Posters are protected in a tri-fold cardstock cover. 12-in.x 17-in., 6 pages, full color. MATURE READERS

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By H.R. Giger. The first classic, coffee table art book by H.R. Giger. This massive, oversized volume contains some of Giger's most famous and iconic surreal and fantastic creatures, women, and landscapes. Necronomicon is filled with almost 200 paintings, sketches and photographs, large foldouts, as well as including autobiographical passages of the artist's personal reflections on his life and work. It opens with a brilliant introduction by Clive Barker! Hardcover, 12-in. x 18-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers

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Ho ho ho! As the holiday season rolls around, Dawn may have to die hard when she gets caught in the middle of a toy store robbery, and becomes "A Babe in Toyland." Written by Barbara and Karl Kesel, with art by Kevin Maguire and Dick Giordano. Cover by Maguire and Karl Kesel. Cover price $1.00.

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Add to cart Near Mint $5.49

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Shayera and Katar are closing in on Byth's plan, forcing the Thanagarian villain to go on the defensive...and that just might prove deadly to Hawkman and Hawkwoman. Written by Timothy Truman and John Ostrander, with art by Graham Nolan and Gary Kwapisz. Cover by Nolan. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Vintage supermarket tabloid magazine full of high profile true crime stories of the FBI and the CIA, some with testimonials from those involved in, or close to the cases themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 66 pages, B&W. Recommended for ages 16+.

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Comic book version of the popular comic strip cat, Heathcliff. In this issue, Heathcliff hits his head and then thinks he's a mouse. And that's not good, especially when he is about to win the "Mouse-Catcher of the Year" award in "The Mousecat." Script by Angela DeCesare and art by George Wildman & Michael James. Then in "A Little Culture," Heathcliff thinks he can do better paintings than what is displayed at the Modern Art Museum and is challenged to do so. Script by Ruth Leonand art by George Wildman & Joe Albelo. And in "Appreciation Day," Heathcliff overdoes it when he tries to show his appreciation for all the things people do for him. Script by Ruth Leon and art by George Wildman & Michael James. Cover price $1.00.

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Wayne Duford cover, Slaine by Mills & Bisley January, 1991, issue 130. Dubbed "The adult illustrated fantasy magazine," Heavy Metal also publishes tales of horror, science fiction, and adventure. This issue includes the following stories: Slaine by Pat Mills and Simon Bisley; Madness of Everyday Life by Miguel Angel Prado; Onion by Alec Stevens; Modern World by Peter Kuper; Tizon by Herikberto; Hello, Sylvania by Theureau and Galliano; and The New Frontier by John Sabljic and Michael Cherkas. Includes Peter Kuper art gallery. Cover art by Wayne Duford. Cover price $3.95.

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Constantine's first stop on his journey with Marj and Mercury brings him face to face with a sensitive teenager who is abused by his brutal father. Written by Jamie Delano, with art by Steve Pugh. Painted cover by Kent Williams. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Signed and Numbered

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Hellraiser (1989-1992) #5-6.

Cover by John Bolton.

One of the most popular horror movie series of all time spawned a landmark comic book anthology which ran from 1990-1993.

Featuring short stories from some of the best in the comics industry, this series shocked and entertained fans across the country. Checker BPG collects for the first time the absolute best from this stellar series into one trade collection.

Hardcover, 128 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $35.95.

Signed and Numbered by Ted McKeever - Leatherbound Edition

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Hellraiser (1989-1992) #5-6.

Cover by John Bolton.

One of the most popular horror movie series of all time spawned a landmark comic book anthology which ran from 1990-1993.

Featuring short stories from some of the best in the comics industry, this series shocked and entertained fans across the country. Checker BPG collects for the first time the absolute best from this stellar series into one trade collection.

Hardcover (Leatherbound), 128 pages, full color. Mature Readers

NOTE: Limited to 1,500 copies.

Cover price $79.95.

Issue #185 - Jan. 1991. Magazine devoted to Marijuana growing. 8-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

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Hollywood has another serial killer, and the detective agency known as the Superstars must wade through the morass of show business to stop the killings. Written by Mark Evanier, with art by Dan Spiegle and Sergio Aragones. Cover by Dan Spiegle. Cover price $2.95.

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Harvey's mischievous little devil is not as famous as their friendly ghost, but his design became a permanent part of pop culture. Hot Stuff is overjoyed to learn about pogo sticks, because his trident is a supernatural one. Stumbo the Giant wants to guard the people of Tinytown. Hot Stuff discovers why his Aunt Clinker doesn't like his Uncle Slowburn around. Bath-Land; A Matter of Horns; Uncle Slowburn; Stumbo: The Stupendous Sentry. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

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1st printing. By G.B. Trudeau. Featuring cartoons inspired by the first Gulf War. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 96 pages, B&W. NOTE: Garry Trudeau is the premier American social and political satirist of his time. - Newsweek Cover price $6.95.

Volume 32 - 1st printing. Highlight of the year's best illustration. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., full color.