Comic books January 1994

"Unit, Corps, God, Country" script by Jorge Gonzalez, pencilled by Jim Calafiore, and inked by Gonzalo Mayo. 16 pages; full color; gold logo. No cover price.

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"Delta Force" Part 1 of 2. Script by Glenn Herdling. Art by Geof Isherwood (layouts), Al Milgrom (finishes), and Tom Yates (finishes). Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. The Avengers' epic adventure in Genosha is over, but there's no time for rest after a priority alert comes in from the South Pacific! Since the west coast avengers have been disbanded, the Black Widow sends Cap, Crystal, Sersi, Hercules, and the Black Knight to explore the ocean depths of Lemuria! But hold on, Lemuria…isn't that where the Deviants call home? Yes! And in very short order the Avengers are under attack! Only Sersi escapes the surprise ambush! And proceeds to desperately fly to the Pentagon to reach one of the friendly deviants, Kro! In order to help Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Kro rounds up a motley mixture of friendly deviants and prepares them for battle in Lemuria! Deviants Assemble?! Cameo appearance by Lord Ghaur. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Black Widow, Captain America, Crystal, Giant-Man, Hercules, Sersi, and the Vision. Deviant Lineup: Dragona, Enigmo, Karkas, Kro, Ransak, Red Bull, and Tzabaoth. (Notes: Lord Ghaur previously appeared in the conclusion of the Atlantis Attacks storyline in Fantastic Four Annual 22. The final issue of the Avengers West Coast series was published the same month as Avengers 370.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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"Strikefile" Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Jeff Moore. Inks by Mike Sellers. Wraparound cover. Following their defeat in Avengers 366, Kalen Gor and his fellow Kree renegades lick their wounds and plot their next attack on the planet Earth! However, the alien group's planning session on the moon is interrupted by the arrival of a record-sphere from a far-flung corner of the deceased Kree empire. This particular unit has recorded the history of Operation Galactic Storm. And needless to say, reviewing that galactic event makes the Kree more determined than ever to destroy the Earth and its mightiest heroes! So where will Admiral Kalen Gor strike next? Only time will tell. Cameo appearances by Crystal and the Vision. Flashback cameo by all the heroes and villains involved in Operation Galactic Storm. Second feature: One-page pin-ups of the Vision, Crystal, Giant Man, Deathcry, Black Widow, Hercules, Black Knight, and Sersi. Artists include Jeff Moore, Mike Sellers, Robert Brown, Rey Garcia, Mark Pacella, and Liam Sharpe. These pin-ups are also illustrated on the front and back covers. Third feature: One-page pin-ups of Iron Man & Captain America, Thor & Thunderstrike, Force Works, the X-Men, the Inhumans & Fantastic Four (two pages), and the Shi'ar Imperial Guard. Artists include Colin MacNeil, Tom Tenney, Don Hudson, Al Milgrom, Robert Brown, and Rey Garcia. (Notes: This one-shot is part of the Avengers' regular continuity most likely taking place between Avengers 366 and 367. Kalen Gor unleashes his next attack in Avengers 378 and 379. The events of Operation Galactic Storm are depicted on six pages of computer-generated art by Cefn Ridout (script) and Dave Hornsby (visualizations). The back cover portrays Crystal, Hercules, Thor, and the Vision. There are not any advertisements in this issue.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.75.

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Final issue of the series - "The Avengers West Coast Are Finished!" Script by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Pencils by David Ross. Inks by Tom Dzon. Cover by David Ross and Tim Dzon. The curtain is coming down on the West Coast Avengers! At Avengers Headquarters in Manhattan, the Vision calls a meeting to discuss the future of the west coast team! The heated discussion centers on the California team's cavalier attitude and fluctuating membership! During the debate old animosities crop up between Iron Man and War Machine... and Cap and the U.S. Agent! Finally, the matter is put to a vote! Five avengers vote to disband the team, while five vote to save it! And that leaves the tiebreaking vote to the golden avenger! Will Tony Stark cast his ballot to shut down the team... or give it new life... or both? Story continues in Force Works (1994) #1 (and the Force Works Ashcan edition). Cameo appearances by Jarvis and Wonder Man. (Notes: The east and (former) west coast branches of the Avengers will meet again in Force Works #13. This issue completes Dave Ross' (pencils) and Tom Dzon's (inks) terrific 2-year run as the art team on the Avengers West Coast title.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

1st printing. Adapted by Katya Arnold. A Russian folktale retold and with illustrations. When a cruel stepmother want to be rid of her stepdaughter,she sends the little girl into the woods to meet Baba Yaga, the one who lives in the hut with Chicken legs. But this little girl is clever, she knows exactly what to do to escape her fate... Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 28 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

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A pop culture collectibles magazine. "Pez Collecting." Cover price $3.95.

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When Baby Huey wants a new playmate, a witch brings his teddy bear to life. Then, Baby Huey and his mother tour the mansion of the wealthiest ducks in town. Also, Huey makes friends with a mechanical man...or is it a monster? Art by Marty Taras. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Issue #1 - Jan. 1994. Written by Stu Wilhelm, art by Chuck Austen and others. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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By Lisa Trusiani and Mario Capaldi. When Barbie lands an acting role, she and Skipper celebrate Thanksgiving on location in Thailand. Cover price $1.25.

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By Barbara Slate and Jose Delbo. Cover by Anna-Maria Cool and Jeff Albrecht. Skipper's wealthy friend holds her Sweet Sixteen Party at the hospital where they are candy stripers, so sick children can enjoy the festivities. Cover price $1.25.

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Australian Price Variant. By Barbara Slate and Kathleen Webb. Cover by Amanda Conner and Jeff Albrecht. After Barbie saves a kitten from being run over by a speeding train, it rewards her by taking on a thief who attempts to snatch her purse.

1st printing. By Barbie as told to Laura Jacobs. Symbol of an age, cultural icon, and quintessential all-American beauty, Barbie is one of the most famous and best-loved dolls in the world. Since her debut in 1959, over 700 million Barbie dolls have been sold (by circa 1994). This glorious collection presents Barbie doll modeling almost 300 of her favorite outfits from 1959 to 1989. Hardcover, 144 pages, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., full color.

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'KnightQuest: The Crusade,' following the adventures of Azrael as the new Batman, continues from Catwoman (1993-2001 2nd Series) #6. The Dark Knight tracks a terrorist with an insidious scheme to blanket Gotham City with poison. All evidence points to Catwoman as the culprit! Continued next issue. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Mike Manley. Cover by Kelley Jones. Cover price $1.50.

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"The Killing Book." The Joker forces a comic book artist to draw the crimes he commits. Based on Batman The Animated Series. Script by Kelley Puckett, pencils by Mike Parobeck, inks by Rick Burchett. Cover by Parobeck. Cover price $1.50.

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2nd Printing. Joker Appears.

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Book Store Edition

1st printing. Written by Doug Moench. Art by Kelley Jones and John Beatty. Cover by Kelley Jones.

In this Elseworlds tale, the chilling sequel to Batman and Dracula: Red Rain GN (1992), the Dark Knight, in the aftermath of his battle with Dracula, must destroy the remnants of a vampire nest whose numbers seem to grow every night. And to make matters worse, the Joker wants to play too. Can Batman destroy the undead who plague Gotham before he himself succumbs to the bloodlust and loses his soul forever.

Softcover, 96 pages, full color.

NOTE: see also Book 1: Batman and Dracula: Red Rain GN (1992) and Book 3: Batman: Crimson Mist GN (1999).

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1st printing. Written by Doug Moench. Art by Kelley Jones and John Beatty. Cover by Kelley Jones.

In this Elseworlds tale, the chilling sequel to Batman and Dracula: Red Rain GN (1992), the Dark Knight, in the aftermath of his battle with Dracula, must destroy the remnants of a vampire nest whose numbers seem to grow every night. And to make matters worse, the Joker wants to play too. Can Batman destroy the undead who plague Gotham before he himself succumbs to the bloodlust and loses his soul forever.

Softcover, 96 pages, full color.

NOTE: see also Book 1: Batman and Dracula: Red Rain GN (1992) and Book 3: Batman: Crimson Mist GN (1999).

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DC Edition - 1st printing. Collects Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight (1989-2007) #32-34, 38, and 42-43.

Written by James Robinson, Alan Grant, and John Francis Moore. Art by Tim Sale, Kevin O'Neill, and P. Craig Russell. Cover by Brian Bolland.

Includes three Bat-Tales by three legendary Bat-Creative Teams - "Blade!" "Legend of the Dark Mite!" And, "Hothouse!"

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

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Watchtower, Part 2 of 3. In this depiction of a potential future for the Dark Knight, Batman invades Tri-Corner, the area controlled by Vigil, Inc., the ruthless private security agency backed by the mayor. While searching for clues to its insidious private agenda, the Dark Knight discovers he is targeted by an army of Vigil's armored guards, who have him outgunned, outnumbered and out on a limb! Written by Chuck Dixon, with art and cover by Mike McMahon. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.75.

1st printing. Adapted by Andrew Helfer. Based on the story by Alan Burnett. Has Bruce Wayne finally found love? Meanwhile, a new vigilante in Gotham has Batman running in circles as he takes out members of a crime family! The official novelization of the Warner Bros. animated movie. Softcover,s 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 138 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $3.99.

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KnightQuest: The Search continues, following the adventures of Bruce Wayne. "Bruce Wayne Part Three: Curse of the Bat." Bruce Wayne finds evidence that Shondra Kinsolving is in league with Asp and may have been his accomplice in dozens of murders. Bruce Wayne's search continues in Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989-2007) #59, in the "Quarry" storyline. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Bret Blevins and Steve George. Painted cover by Brian Stelfreeze. New Format. Cover price $1.75.

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This is the team-up fans everywhere have been demanding. Batman enters a deadly web of violence and horror when he encounters the mysterious Spawn, an enemy of evil as grim and menacing as the Dark Knight himself. Driven by strange visions, Spawn has come to Gotham City in search of clues to his lost life. Worlds collide as Batman and Spawn clash in a ferocious battle. But a puzzling rash of disappearing bodies and the sudden arrival of the living dead draw the cowled crusaders into a madman's sinister scheme. Someone in Gotham City is working to hasten the Devil's War - a conflagration that Spawn must avoid at all costs. And if Batman and Spawn can't join forces against their common enemy, Spawn's soul is lost...and Gotham City is doomed! Written by Alan Grant, Doug Moench and Chuck Dixon, with art and wraparound cover by Klaus Janson. Prestige Format. Cover price $4.95.

Score Board Signed Edition. Signed and numbered by Chuck Dixon, Alan Grant, Doug Moench, and Klaus Janson. Limited to 5,000 copies and includes a certificate of authenticity from Score Board, Inc. This is the team-up fans everywhere have been demanding. Batman enters a deadly web of violence and horror when he encounters the mysterious Spawn, an enemy of evil as grim and menacing as the Dark Knight himself. Driven by strange visions, Spawn has come to Gotham City in search of clues to his lost life. Worlds collide as Batman and Spawn clash in a ferocious battle. But a puzzling rash of disappearing bodies and the sudden arrival of the living dead draw the cowled crusaders into a madman's sinister scheme. Someone in Gotham City is working to hasten the Devil's War - a conflagration that Spawn must avoid at all costs. And if Batman and Spawn can't join forces against their common enemy, Spawn's soul is lost...and Gotham City is doomed! Written by Alan Grant, Doug Moench and Chuck Dixon, with art and wraparound cover by Klaus Janson. Prestige Format. Cover price $4.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Batman Adventures (1992-1995 1st Series) #7-12. This collection includes the first appearance of Harley Quinn in comics. Written by Kelley Puckett. Art by Mike Parobeck and Rick Burchett. Utilizing a straightforward writing style and clean artistic design, this trade paperback presents Batman in battle with some of his most classic yet dangerous foes. Based on the highly popular animated Batman series, these tales provide gainful insight to the characters that make up the Dark Knight's rogues gallery. As Batman and Batgirl go up against Harley Quinn, the Riddler, Poison Ivy, Clayface, and Killer Croc, fascinating background information about these characters is revealed creating a greater understanding of their life choices and motivations. Softcover, 132 pages, full color. Cover price $7.95.

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Race 3: Skull Challenge Part 1: Work To Rule - Story and Art by Yukito Kishiro. Feeling betrayed by Alita, Ido wanders out of the Motorball arena only to be found by Shumira again. Shumira tells Ido that her brother is the current Motorball champion and, after having to perform surgery on him, Ido is suddenly inspired to create a new plan to get his battle angel back! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.

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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Story by Paul Kowalski and Reginald Chaney. Art and cover by Paul Kowalski. A woman with magical finding abilities starts a detective agency. When she encounters demonic forces, she enlists the help of an expert in the supernatural, and Beck & Caul Investigations is born. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Mort Walker's sad-sack soldier returns to comics as part of Harvey Comics' revival in the early 1990s. The series featured reprints of the old Charlton series. Beetle convinces his girlfriend Bunny to try horseback riding. Beetle's brother Chigger gets his mom to join the kids' football game. Beetle seeks a date for the USO Spring Ball. The Riding Master; H-Hour!; Chigger Bailey; Chow Time; Sunday Blues; The Eager Escort. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

1st printing. Collects Asylum (1993 Milennium) #1-3. By John Bolton, Neil Gaiman, Perozich, and Buckingham. Softcover, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $7.95.

1st printing.

By Heather McAdams.

Come in and see for yourself... The Little Cartoon Girl. She's alive and living in a cartoon world. Don't be shy, ask her questions. She'll talk to you. She's real friendly. It's amazing but she's a cowgirl, too!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, B&W.

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2nd and later printings.

By Heather McAdams.

Come in and see for yourself... The Little Cartoon Girl. She's alive and living in a cartoon world. Don't be shy, ask her questions. She'll talk to you. She's real friendly. It's amazing but she's a cowgirl, too!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, B&W.

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Written by Frank Doyle and Mike Pellowski. Art by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood. Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood. On the advice of Sara, a student at Riverdale, everyone is rushing to consult a psychic reader named Madame Olga. Hi-Flyer Sneakers are the latest athletic shoe craze sweeping the nation and naturally Veronica is the first one in Riverdale with a pair. Archie and Jughead object to the new mannish style of women's fashions. Reliving their fascination for the "Nancy Drool Novels", Betty and Veronica begin tailing Reggie when his actions seem suspicious. 36 pages, full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

1st printing. Adapted by Robert Loren Fleming and Robert F. Boyd, Jr. Introduction and commentary by Jan Harold Brunvand (author of The Vanishing Hitchhiker and The Choking Doberman). This Eisner Award-winning Factoid Book contains 200 stories that have circulated across metropolitan areas, all invariably sworn to be true. "The Poodle in the Microwave," "The Mouse in the Coke Bottle" and "The Accidental Cannibals" are just a few of the legends presented in the premiere volume of this innovative line, featuring art by Art Adams, Christian Alamy, Terry Austin, Jackson Guice, Phil Jimenez, Kevin Maguire, Kevin Nowlan, Val Semeiks, Ty Templeton, and many others. Cover by Gregory Homs. Mature Readers. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Chapter Four: Volatile! - Story and Art by Yoshiki Takaya. After the defeat of Guyver II and the subsequent death of Risker Chronos, HQ sends Richard Guoh to take over the operations of Chronos Japan. With him he brings Zelbubuth, a Hyper-Zoanoid. Sho must confront this new and powerful threat as well as deal with the appearance of... Guyver III! 32 pages, B&W Cover price $2.75.

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Black Orchid and Sherilyn, still on the run from the Logos Corporation, journey into the heart of the Louisiana Bayou in search of the Swamp Thing. There they find a weird, twisted landscape warped by the Earth Elemental's subconscious mind. Continues in Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) #139. Written by Dick Foreman, with art by Jill Thompson, Rebecca Guay and Stan Woch. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.95.

2nd Winter Special. The Essential Guide to the Classic Science-Fiction Series. 52 pages, full color, 8.25" x 11.75".

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"Brief Reunion!" Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Ron Wagner. Blaze finds his children...but what he learns may make him wish he hadn't. Blaze's wife, Roxanne, clings to life, and it's up to Blaze to fight off the Hidden, assassins who want to finish the job. Plus the evil of the Initiate and the betrayal by the guardian of Blaze's children. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.75.

Written and Illustrated by Franco Saudelli. 28 Pages, B&W, Adults Only. Cover price $2.95.

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Story by Joe Martin, Jerry Smith and Bob Hickey. Art by Gene Gonzales. Cover by Daerick Gross. Continuing the saga of Christiana Blood and Tamara Rose. Tamara, a police officer from the year 2210, and Christiana, a female Crusader from 1293, waste no time as they travel the cosmos from ancient history to the far future to recover the lost shards of the Time-Stone. Final issue of the series; followed by Blood and Roses Adventures. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Original cover price: $2.50. SHADOW WAR, Milestone's first crossover event, continues from Xombi (1994) #0 in this extra-sized issue. In the aftermath of their battle with the Demon Fox, a depleted Blood Syndicate finds its most personal secrets revealed as Sideshow and Iota of the Shadow Cabinet descend on them. Plus, Brickhouse and Third Rail start something big, and more is revealed about the ancient spirit Kwai. Continues in Static (1993 DC) #8. Written by Ivan Velez, Jr., with art by Chriscross and Shepherd Hendrix. Spot-varnished cover with a metallic fifth color ink by Walt Simonson. Cover price $1.50.