Comic books January 1995

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Story by Matt Howarth. Art by Matt Howarth and D.M. Kister. Cover by Matt Howarth. Reprints of the series from the Albedo anthology, about a pair of alien con men in a universe without humanoids. The team encounters an artificial star in The Hoobi Yaps Artifact, the first K&C story; Konny and Czus childhood years are revealed. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.

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"Rise and Fall of Krustyland," Part 1 of 3. Based on The Simpsons television series, this first issue of Krusty the Clown finds the titular character opening an amusement park and hiring Bart as its supervisor. Unfortunately, the land is cursed. Also includes "Double Date," in which Krusty and Mr. Teeny go out on the town. Script by Jamie Angell, pencils by Phil Ortiz and Shaun Cashman, inks by Cary Schramm and Mili Smythe. Cover by Schramm and Smythe. Cover price $2.25.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Joel Rose and Amos Poe. Art by Tayyar Ozkan. In the wake of a massacre at the La Pacifica Coastal Motel, one man will set out on a cross-country odyssey of murder and deciet to solve the mystery surrounding a beautiful woman. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 94 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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Cover pencils by Jeff Johnson, inks by Dan Panosian. "Legend of Supreme" Part 2, script by Keith Giffen and Robin Loren Fleming (co-plot , script), pencils by Keith Giffen (layouts) and Jeff Johnson, inks by Dan Panosian; The US Govt. creates a clone of Supreme. Centerfold poster of cover art. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

1st printing. Collects Legends of the World's Finest (1994) #1-3. Written by Walter Simonson. Painted Art and Cover by Dan Brereton. In this haunting painted tale of redemption and damnation, Batman and Superman must overcome destructive nightmares of each other's pasts as they battle against a pair of demonic villains. Plagued by visions of his parents' murders at the hands of a lone gunman, the Man of Steel becomes a vicious force for justice. At the same time, the Dark Knight loses his mental and physical edge as his dreams of life on Krypton make him fearful of the night. Now up against the possessed Man-Bat and the merciless Silver Banshee, the world's greatest heroes must rise above these psychological manipulations to once again become the men they were or risk losing their souls forever. Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

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Live Wire fears that his powers are out of control and it may only be a matter of time before they erupt with lethal consequences. Plus, more is revealed about the mysterious rival super-team. Written by Tom McCraw and Mark Waid, with art by Lee Moder and Ron Boyd. New Format. Cover price $1.95.

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The Legion faces its greatest challenge yet when a rival team reveals itself, composed of an ultra-powered boy, a master of many ancient fighting arts, a wielder of tremendous heat/fire power and a rampaging beast. Written by Tom Peyer, with art and cover by Jeff Moy and W.C. Carani. Cover price $1.50.

1st printing. By M. Martin McCarey-Laird. The story of the greatest writer of the Pulp Era... Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 106 pages, text only. Cover price $11.95.

Graphitti Design Edition - 1st printing. Story by Mark Evanier. Art and cover by Sergio Aragones. Sword and sorcery comedy from Sergio Aragones, as Groo's skill with the sword is only exceeded by his stupidity, making him dangerous to friend and foe alike. The second Groo graphic novel presents the life story of the obtuse adventurer, showing that his propensity for destructive chaos started during the earliest years of his life. Graphitti Designs reprinted the book after a small print run on the original Marvel edition. Followed by Groo (1994 Image) #1. 8-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $12.95.

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1st printing. By George Perry. This silver anniversary salute recounts the birth and four-year life of the Flying Circus television show, and describes the making of the movies AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT, MONTY PYTHON'S THE MEANING OF LIFE, and MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL. Shocking, amazing, and amusing, this is a revealing look at the extraordinary group of artists who made "shrubbery" a household word. Softcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $16.95.

Vol. 34, #1. 27th Year of Publication; 17-Time Hugo Winner. The Newspaper of the Science Fiction Field. This issue: Tad Williams - Talespinner's Song (interview); New Orleans World Fantasy Convention - Photo Report; Reviews of New and Upcoming Books by Clive Barker, Ellen Datlow, Samuel R. Delany, Allen Steele, Connie Willis, Jane Yolen and more. Cover features Tad Williams, plus 'Happy Holidays!' picture of the Locus staff. Cover price $3.95.

1st printing. Collects Lone Ranger and Tonto (1994) #1-4. Written by Joe R. Lansdale. Art by Timothy Truman and Rick Magyar. Introduction by Joe R. Lansdale. Afterword by Dave Holland. The Lone Ranger and his faithful companion Tonto part ways. What could have possibly driven a wedge between these two great heroes? And the break-up is just the beginning! Softcover, 112 pages, full color. NO Cover Price. Cover price $9.95.

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This issue features a special 18-page Christmas story featuring Bugs Bunny as Santa Claus and Daffy Duck as a certain red-nosed reindeer. After St. Nick suffers a fall, Bugs and Daffy embark on a journey around the globe delivering gifts to the rest of the Looney Tunes cast. By Jack Enyart, George Wildman and Scott McRae. Plus, a tale starring Sylvester and Sylvester, Jr. Cover price $1.50.

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Written by JOHN ARCUDI. Art by TED NAIFEH & KELLY KRANTZ. Cover by DAVE JOHNSON. Of all the unusual characters inhabiting Steel Harbor, the most tragic is Avram Roman - the half-human, half-mechanized Machine. When Avram spots what seems to be a kindred spirit in a traveling freak show, it's time for The Machine to get involved. The people of Steel Harbor want this show out of town, though...even if it takes an angry mob to do it! Cover price $2.50.

Written by James D. Hudnall. Art by Schulhoff Tam. With Silvie arrested for treason, Hibiki must find out who it was that set her up, not to mention the ongoing conspiracy! Everything seems to be working against him...but then help comes from a very unexpected place! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.

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Cover by Thomas Fluharty. Stories and art by Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Desmond Devlin, John Boni, John Caldwell, Tom Cheney, Mike Snider, John Schneider, Stan Hart, Steve Wright, Barry Liebmann, Don (Duck) Edwing, Paul Peter Porges, Greg Theakston, George Woodbridge, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker, Jr., Rick Tulka, Tom Bunk, Dave Manak, Gerry Gersten, Richard Weiss, Angelo Torres, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of the action movies Clear and Present Danger and True Lies, featuring art by Tom Bunk and Angelo Torres. Mad's Dysfunctional Family Circus (not the same as the Internet phenomenon). Sergio Aragones' version of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Christmas albums from gangsta rappers. Plus more OJ trial commentary, and the wedding of Michael Jackson to Elvis's daughter. Mad's takes on preschool, gourmet cooking, and frugality. Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. It's Clear the President Is a Danger; Collectibles from After the O.J. Simpson Trial; Specially Trained Dogs for Everyone; Some Statistics the NBA Isn't Especially Proud of; Pre-School Songs for the Real World; The Dysfunctional Family Circus; Don (Duck) Edwing Stalks the Grim Reaper; The Pre-Nuptial Agreement of Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley; A Mad Look at The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers; The Lighter Side of...; Spy Vs. Spy; More Frugal Books You Can Expect to See; Gourmet Cooking For Singles-On-the-Go; Untrue Spies; The Peculiar Papal Parable; Mad's Parental Guide for Safe TV Viewing; Confessions of a Computer Junkie; Fold-In; Wizz Home Entertainment Centers. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

January 1995. Includes Bonus Mad Balloonatics. Cover by Sam Viviano. Stories and art by Wally Wood, Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Russ Cooper, Lou Silverstone, Stan Hart, Charlie Kadau, Gary Belkin, Henry Clark, Larry Siegel, Don (Duck) Edwing, Bob Clarke, Frank Jacobs, Jack Rickard, Mort Drucker, George Woodbridge, Angelo Torres, Antonio Prohias, and Sergio Aragones. The Mad Super Special reprinted movie spoofs and classic material from the magazine, often accompanied by original stories and attached bonuses in the form of posters, stickers, recordings and comics. A collection of Mad features based around comic strips. Spoofs of the 1980s Popeye and Annie movie musicals, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. Classic Don Martin sound effects. Mad's takes on nudity in comics, word balloons, sound effects, and the Peanuts comic strip. Marginals by Sergio Aragones and Spy vs. Spy. Includes Bonus Mad Balloonatics, stickers shaped like word balloons with satirical messages, in a full-color insert. If Famous Movies Were Made Into Comic Strips; Tell-Tale Comic Strip Balloons; Spy Vs. Spy; Flopeye; When Other Comic Strips Start Using the "Far Side" Formula; If Five Comic Strip Cartoonists Interpreted the Age-Old Riddle "Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road?"; Don Martin Movie Outtake - Annie; If the World's Great Painters Drew the Comics; Mad's All-Inclusive Do-It-Yourself Peanuts Comic Strip; Mad Balloonatics; The Anatomy of the Human Body Based on the Comics; If the Real World of Today Caught Up With the Comics; Awful Annie; If This "Nudity" Trend in Movies Ever Spreads to the Comics; Tell-Tale Comic Strip Balloons (The Sequel); Don Martin's Guide to Some Very Obscure Comics Sound Effects; If Comic Characters Were Psychoanalyzed; Comic Strip Cursing Symbols to Match a Given Situation; Fold-In; Get Mutt. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.99.

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Kitchen Sink Edition - 1st printing. Collects Madman Adventures (1993 Tundra) #1-3. Story and art by Mike Allred. Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

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Story and art by Mike Allred. This issue: A flash from the past and a killer named Blast! Madman assumed he'd never see his android duplicate Astroman again after the creature took his own artificial life. But Dr. Flem surprises Madman with a new incarnation of Astroman! And his timing couldn't be better, 'cause some maniac killer calling himself The Blast thinks his mission in life is to rub out Madman, and our hero is gonna need all the help he can get! Also, there's a surprise mystery guest star this issue! And take our word for it, boy, he's one hell of a guest star! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 88, Issue 1 - January, 1995. Cover by Gary Lippincott. Fantasy and Science Fiction stories by Michael Coney, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, Leslie What, Harlan Ellison, Adam-Troy Castro, Nathan Ballingrud, Jerry Oltion, David Bischoff and Alan Brennert. Science article by Gregory Benford. Softcover. 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations). Cover price $2.75.

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Magnus' son Torque gets sent on a fake quest to find the geomancer's successor while Magnus is trying to make his way home in "The Geomancer Quest Part One – A Snake in the Garden." Script by Antony J.L. Bedard and art by George Saravia & Gonzalo Mayo. Cover price $2.25.

1st printing.

In the future, one man is the law. Get the inside story on one of the most underrated comic book movies ever made. From the stroke of the comic book artist's pen to the last snip of the film editor's scissors, this is the complete story on the film starring Sylvester Stallone.

Featuring behind the scenes photos and interviews with cast and crew.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $15.95.

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1st printing. Story and arty Paolo Eleuteri Serpieri. Trapped in a dream within a dreamtrying to find her way back to reality... When her world is held hostage by a deadly disease known as the "evil", Druuna uses her telepathic powers to find the cure. Soon after she is lulled into a hypnogogic state, she finds herself in a twisted dream she is unable to control. Will she be able to battle this man's subconscious as well as her own and bring back the secret of the serum which her world desperately needs to survive? Hardcover, 60 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

Includes Audio Cassette - Featuring Manga, lessons on Japanese Language, and Culture. 8.25-in. x 10.75-in.; black and white; 80 pages.

Does NOT Include Audio Cassette - Featuring Manga, lessons on Japanese Language, and Culture. 8.25-in. x 10.75-in.; black and white; 80 pages.

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The long-running manga and anime guide from indy publisher Antarctic Press, featuring news, reviews, profiles of popular franchises, and interviews with American and Japanese creators. A focus on manga artist Koichiro Yasunaga; an exclusive interview with Monkey Punch, creator of the Lupin III caper series; news and features on Lupin and Magic King Rayearth. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Learning the Game - Written by Steven Grant. Art and Cover by Vince Giarrano. Having driven off the Wild Huntsman at the cost of his brother's life, Manhunter now finds that Malig, his ally against the monster, has become his deadliest enemy. Malig knows the secrets of the Manhunters...and of the power to be gained from slaying one! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

1st printing. Written by Jerome Charyn. Art by Massimilano Frezzato. Lured by visions of fame and big city excitement from her small midwest hometown, Margot instead finds her spotlight as a "wrecker" in the seedy and dangerous ghettos of Harlem. Working secretly as an advocate for the homeless, she is enlisted by the famous philanthropist Aubrey Monk, who has plans of his own for New York's down and out...but whose interests does he have in mind? Hardcover, 64 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

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This issue: the coming of Ultimo, a towering robot who leaves a wake of bone-crunching death in its wake! Written by Eric Fein. Art by Dario Carrasco and Andrew Pepoy. Includes Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers White Ranger Barcode card for the Tiger games system (not that anybody really cares). Cover price $1.50.

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Sub-Mariner; Includes Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers White Ranger Barcode card for the Tiger games system (not that anybody really cares) Cover price $1.50.

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Cover (front) by John Czop (pencils) and Scott Elmer (inks). First story: "P.O.V." Starring War Machine. Script by Dan Abnett. Art by Rob Haynes. Jim Rhodes and Century try to stay alive in the Chinese countryside! Story overlaps with War Machine #9. Second story: "P.O.V." Starring the Recorder. Script by Dan Abnett. Pencils by Brian Williamson. Inks by Michael Worley. The Recorder rides into battle with Force Works! Story overlaps with Force Works #6. Appearances by the Scarlet Witch, Spider-Woman, Century, U.S. Agent, and the Mandarin's Avatars. Third story: "Identity Crisis" Part 2. Starring Vengeance. Script by Chris Cooper. Art by Reggie Jones (breakdowns) and Fred Harper (finishes). Vengeance and Doc Samson fight the menace of Psychobabble! Fourth story: "Codename: Wolfen" Starring Nick Fury. Script by Alan Cowsill. Art by Pasqual Ferry. SHIELD and Hydra fight over a cyborg prototype! (Notes: The back cover features Vengeance with art by Fred Harper. The first and second stories cross over with the Hands of the Mandarin saga. They were reprinted in 2013 in the trade paperback: Iron Man/War Machine Hands of the Mandarin.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.75.

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Cover (front) by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Kevin Nowlan (inks). First story: "U.S. Agent" Starring the U.S. Agent. Script by Dan Abnett. Art by Fred Haynes. Inks by Hector Collazo. John Walker crash lands into the Mandarin's fortress! Story overlaps with Force Works #7. Cameo appearance by the Recorder. Second story: "Scarlet Witch" Starring the Scarlet Witch. Script by Dan Abnett. Pencils by John Czop. Inks by Scott Elmer. Wanda parachutes into the Mandarin's castle to rescue Tony Stark! Story overlaps with Force Works #7. Appearances by Spider-Woman, U.S. Agent, Recorder, War Machine and the Mandarin. Third story: "Pain and Penalties" Part 1. Starring Lunatik. Script by Keith Giffen and Lovern Kindzierski. Pencils by Keith Giffen. Inks by Charlie Adlard. Lunatik and Skreet are a collision course with the Silver Surfer! First appearance of the new Lunatik. Fourth story: "I Found My Heart in San Francisco" Starring Vengeance. Script by Chris Cooper. Art by Reggie Jones (breakdowns) and Fred Harper (finishes). Vengeance vs. the Foolkiller in the City by the Bay! Cameo appearances by Mike Clemson and Diabolique. (Notes: The back cover features the U.S. Agent with art by John Czop. The first and second stories cross over with the Hands of the Mandarin storyline. They were reprinted in 2013 in the trade paperback: Iron Man/War Machine Hands of the Mandarin.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.75.

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1995 - 1st printing. "Marvel: Five Fabulous Decades of the World's Greatest Comics" By Les Daniels. Introduction by Stan Lee. Featuring 700 full color. illustrations, super-hero profiles, and behind the scenes adventurtes. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 288 pages, full color. Cover price $49.50.

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1995 - no dust jacket. "Marvel: Five Fabulous Decades of the World's Greatest Comics" By Les Daniels. Introduction by Stan Lee. Featuring 700 full color. illustrations, super-hero profiles, and behind the scenes adventures. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 288 pages, full color. Cover price $49.50.

1994 on bottom of cover. Published for the 1994-1995 holiday season. This year's Marvel Holiday Special is 64 pages of terrifically talented writers and artists working Marvel magic! John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake spread the Holiday cheer with a Captain America story; the classic "The Night Before Christmas" becomes "The Night Before X-Mas" for an X-Men tale by Karl Bollers and Sal Buscema; Greg Wright and Mike Manley team up for a touching Thing tale; Kurt Busiek and James Fry call on the Beast and Iceman to make the Holiday rounds; plus tales starring Silver Surfer and Spider-Man. Cover by George Perez. Cover price $2.95.

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100-page giant. By the biggest names in the industry! Reprinted are: Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #235 - the FF battle Ego the Living Planet! Story and art by John Byrne; Daredevil (1964 1st Series) #163 - Daredevil vs. the Hulk! Written by Roger McKenzie. Art by Frank Miller, Klaus Janson and Joe Rubinstein; Iron Man (1968 1st Series) #159 - Iron Man matches wits with Diablo! Written by Roger McKenzie. Pencils by Paul Smith.; Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #317 - Bruce Banner's Hulkbusters target the Hulk! Written by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Keith Williams. Cover by Lee Weeks. Cover price $2.95.

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Copy may or may not be bagged with a trading card. Grading for this item is based solely on the comic. Cover price $2.95.

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Copy may or may not be bagged with a trading card. Grading for this item is based solely on the comic. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover art by Sam Kieth. Sarah's Grandfather, script by Sam Kieth (plot) and William Messner-Loebs (script), pencils by Sam Kieth, inks by Sam Kieth and Jim Sinclair (finishes); Sarah's grandfather leaves the nursing home and dreams of spaceships; Sarah hopes her fathers insanity doesnt pass on to her. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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Written by DOUG MURRAY. Art by VARIOUS. Cover by FRANK MILLER. With gunfire and grit, we bring you the fourth in the popular MEDAL OF HONOR series. Time begins to run out for our troops when they are ordered to initiate an assault that leaves them surrounded without food, water or shelter - and low on ammunition. Desperate situations require desperate measures, and three brave leaders inspire this lost battalion to come out fighting! They walk away with the Medal of Honor and a life-long reminder for the men they truly lost. In our second story, our brave hero is tearing up the pages to aid our Navy's first African-American aviator. This courageous fighter proves the value of camaraderie, courage and recognition. When the smoke settles, we see that bravery truly transcends all boundaries. Cover price $2.50.

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10th Anniversary Edition of the first issue of Megaton Man published in 1984. Cover by Don Simpson. 32 Pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Ark Enemy - Written by Cindy Goff. Art by Peter Krause & Jose Marzan, Jr. Cover by Dusty Abell & Jackson Guice. As Superman heads into space to stop the oil platform destroying satellites, Maggie Sawyer and her Special Crimes Unit race to locate the eco-terrorist behind it! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

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This item was sent out to members of the media to promote Hollywood Pictures' "Miami Rhapsody" starring Sara Jessica Parker, Antonio Banderas, and Mia Farrow. It includes a synopsis, list of characters, promotional information, and introduction to the actors. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 28 pages, B&W.

Cover art by Lee Sullivan. A Kynd of Magick, script by Dan Abnett, art by Leonardo Manco, Tom Coker, Duncan Rouleau, Leonardo Manco, Larry Ross, and Mike Worley; Blue energy balls, tools of war, capture Scarlett Witch, Mordred the Mystic, and Doctor Strange are kidnapped by blue energy balls; while hunting down the murderers of occultists, Blade finds the prison where the trio is being held. 68 pgs., full color. $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

1st printing. "Switcheroo!" It's a case of mistaken identity, when Lord Zedd has Finster disguise a Putty as Ernie and threaten the city. Can the Power Rangers see through the disguise before it's too late? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.