Comic books August 1996

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Cover art by Dean Hsieh. Act 1 / scene 6 SWING THE HEARTACHE, script and art by Dean Hsieh; Hephaestus asks Athena on a date and gets turned down; Dionysus and Herma try to cheer Hephaestus up afterward. B&W pinup gallery, art by Dean Hsieh, Will Allison, Chynna Clugston-Major, Abby Denson, Eddie Perkins, Diana X. Sprinkle, Josh Gainsbrugh [as Duc Tran], Bryant Velez, and Andi Watson. B&W ad for Helter Skelter. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover art by Pat Lee. Untitled story, script by Rob Liefeld (Plot) and Robert Napton, pencils by Pat Lee; Ching Lau; Michael Chang; Andy Park; Dan Fraga; Mark Pajarillo, inks by Pat Lee; Sean Parsons; Robert Lacko; Andy Owens; Mark Pajarillo; Andy Park; Avengeblade invades the studios of Lotus Lee to destroy all of the teen superheroes flooding the comic market. 36 pgs. $2.99. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Tom Sniegoski. Art and Cover by Andy Park and Sean Parsons. Guest-starring Cybrid! Hot Vampirella writer Tom Sniegoski finishes out the tantalizing two-issue story arc as Avengelyne tries to protect Cybrid from the Cynosure! Seeking asylum in the church, Cybrid unwittingly leads the ninjas of the Cynosure in a head-on collision with Avengelyne's world! Plus: Blindside preview flip-book by Marat Mychaels, Robert Loren Fleming, Marlo Alquiza and Jason Gorder. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

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"Sins of the Father!" Onslaught Phase 1. Guest-starring Rogue and Gambit. Script by Mark Waid. Art by Mike Deodato (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Mike Deodato and Tom Palmer. Story continues from Uncanny X-Men 335. Earth's Mightiest Heroes and Gambit depart Avengers Mansion in search of the Master of Magnetism! The Avengers have questions about Onslaught, and Magneto may have the answers! In the old dominion state, the heroes discover the X-Men's long-time foe (alongside Rogue)...and then attack! The Vision and Thor clash with Rogue; while Quicksilver, Shell-head, and Cap challenge Magneto! However during the mêlée Gambit and the Scarlet Witch realize that there's something different about this Master of Magnetism. Is Magneto a changed man? And is he willing to fight with the Avengers against Onslaught? Story continues in X-Men 55. Cameo appearances by the Black Widow, Bishop, Crystal, Giant-Man, Hawkeye, Iceman, and the Wasp. Flashback cameos by Magneto, Mastermind, and the Toad. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: Although not known at the time, the Magneto in this story is actually the clone called Joseph. After appearing in X-Men 55; the Avengers also guest-star in Uncanny X-Men 336 and Incredible Hulk 445.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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"Possessed by Proctor's Sword" Script by Glenn Herdling. Pencils by M.C. Wyman. Inks by Sandu Florea. Cover by Mike Deodato. Out of the blue, Seth Dolan and Valinor land on the front lawn of Avengers Mansion! Seth (aka the Bloodwraith) appears exhausted, so Earth's Mightiest Heroes provide him a quiet place to lie down. Without his ebony blade, Seth is harmless. And fortunately the Black Knight's ebony blade is currently trapped in the negative zone! But hold on! There is another ebony blade inside the mansion! Proctor's blade from his alternative reality! Oh no! Oh yes! The devious Seth slips into the mansion's artifact chamber...and suddenly the Bloodwraith is reborn! And the no-holds-barred battle between the Avengers and the Bloodwraith is soon underway! Cameo appearance by the Alpha Primitives. Appearance by the Swordsman (aka Philip Jarvert). Avengers Lineup: Crystal, Quicksilver, Vision, and the Wasp. (Notes: The Bloodwraith returns in Avengers (3rd series) 36. Earth's Mightiest Heroes previously encountered the Bloodwraith in Avengers Annual 22 and Avengers 366. The splash page includes brief biographies of the Avengers. This issue was also published as the 'flip book' to Untold Tales of Spider-Man 12.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.99.

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Angel in Flames Conclusion: Part 4 of 4: A Prayer of Fire - Written by Dennis O'Neil. Art by Tom Grindberg & James Pascoe. Cover by Barry Kitson & James Pascoe. The Orchid brothers find a way to end their blood feud: destroy Azrael! Trapped on an island with the murderous siblings, Jean-Paul Valley is shocked to find that, at the most dire moment, his Azrael persona deserts him! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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From the visionary minds of writers Grant Morrison and Mark Millar comes a new DC Universe ongoing series with a new kind of hero--one with truly fantastic powers, a limitless sense of wonder, and a refreshing nobility of heart that will fire your imagination and renew your love of comics. Readers weary of psychotic vigilantes and angst-driven executioner "heroes" will find Aztek an invigorating change of pace--a fast-moving, action-packed, intelligent adventure that will challenge your preconceptions and delight you, month after month. Written by Grant Morrison and Mark Millar. Art by N. Steven Harris and Keith Champagne. Cover by Howard Porter. FC, 32 PG. Cover price $1.75.

Limited to 150 copies signed by N. Steven Harris. Includes Dynamic Forces issued Certificate of Authenticity. Cover price $1.75.

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Stories by Eddie Campbell, Michael Evans and Wes Kublick. Art by Eddie Campbell, Sara Broomhall and Pete Mullins. Cover by Eddie Campbell. The acclaimed series by artist Eddie Campbell, featuring the latter-day adventures of the immortal Greek gods. Doing the Islands with Bacchus continues, as Bacchus travels the Mediterranean in search of thrills like he did when he was a few thousand years younger. Eyewitness Accounts; Gods, Monks and Corkscrews; Josephine; Afterdeath; plus an Alec story and a Montague Hale one-pager. 36 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Sean Ruffner and Brett Booth. Art by Juvaun Kirby and John Tighe. Picking up several months after the events of StormWatch (1993 1st Series) #27, it seems that Talos, a member of the WarGuard, a homicidal weapon of mass destruction, has for months now been living in the desert amongst the wreckage of SkyWatch. His sanctuary has been disturbed and now it is up to Backlash to bring his erstwhile foe down before more innocent lives are lost. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

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Regular cover edition. Cover pencils by Brett Booth, inks by Al Vey. . Untitled story, script by Sean Ruffner and Brett Booth, pencils by Brett Booth, inks by Tom McWeeney (pages 1, 9, 11, 13-25) and Al Vey (pages 2-8, 10, 12); As Spidey web-swings through Manhattan, Pike is busy looking for Backlash and Taboo for shutting down several corporate supporters of the Cabal; As Pike leaves he finds several of his men dead, killed by Venom; Venom is looking for spawns of Carnage, so the two make a deal to help each other; Venom kidnaps Taboo, and Spidey jumps into action; With the help of Pike Venom escapes with Taboo, leaving a small scrap of his symbiote behind; Backlash finds Spidey, and after a brief altercation they agree to work together. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

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American Entertainment Exclusive edition. Cover pencils by Brett Booth, inks by Al Vey. Untitled story, script by Sean Ruffner and Brett Booth, pencils by Brett Booth, inks by Tom McWeeney (pages 1, 9, 11, 13-25) and Al Vey (pages 2-8, 10, 12); As Spidey web-swings through Manhattan, Pike is busy looking for Backlash and Taboo for shutting down several corporate supporters of the Cabal; As Pike leaves he finds several of his men dead, killed by Venom; Venom is looking for spawns of Carnage, so the two make a deal to help each other; Venom kidnaps Taboo, and Spidey jumps into action; With the help of Pike Venom escapes with Taboo, leaving a small scrap of his symbiote behind; Backlash finds Spidey, and after a brief altercation they agree to work together. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

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Part 3 of 4. An eight issue series consisting of two four part stories. "Brain Sighs" - Ript and Claude, the stars of this title are two ignorant, belly-scratching, lazy, disrespecting reptiles with no manners, no culture, no socially redeeming value whatsoever...so who better than them to instruct the granddaddy ancestor of us all -- the world's first proto-human? Being mentors to the human race is no picnic, of course, and to our two heroes, this little mammal is one big pain in their sphincters. Written by Bob Layton, with art and cover by Don Perlin and Gonzalo Mayo. Mature Readers. FC, 32 pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Chris Warner. Art by Chris Warner, Tim Bradstreet and Gary Martin. Cover by Doug Mahnke. The beautiful babe of action, Barb Wire, fights to clear her name and reveal the idfentity of the true killer in the exciting conclusion of Ace of Spades! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Legacy Prelude. Batman, Robin & Nightwing head to the Sudanese desert in search of the cure to the plague in "Twelve Steps to the Heart of Hell." Huntress appearance. Continued in Detective Comics (1937- ) #700. Written by Doug Moench. Pencils by Jim Aparo. Inks by Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

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"Tears!" Written by Ty Templeton. Art by Brandon Kruse and Rick Burchett. When the Daughter of the Demon shows up on campus, there's only one person capable of stopping her - Batgirl! Problem is, Batgirl's not sure she'd agree with that assessment. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.75.

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"Good Evening, Midnight" (featuring Alfred) is written and drawn by Klaus Janson; "In Dreams" is written by Andrew Helfer, with art by Tanino Liberatore; "Heist" is written and drawn by Matt Wagner; "Bent Twigs" is written and drawn by Bill Sienkiewicz; "A Slaying Song Tonight" is written by Dennis O'Neil, with art by Teddy Kristiansen. Inside front cover art by P. Craig Russell. Inside back cover art by Marc Silvestri and Matt Banning. Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover art by Michael W. Kaluta. Choices, script by Mark Nevins, pencils by Jesse Delperdang (pages 1-5, 16-18) and Quique Alcatena (pages 6-15), inks by Ray McCarthy (pages 1-5, 16-18) and Quique Alcatena (pages 6-15); Batman reads a story about Ra's al Ghul, set in the 1560's. Shadow Job, script by Brian Augustyn, art by Dave De'Antiquis; A story set during Bruce Wayne's formative years. Bruce, disguised as Frank Dixon, gets some detective training from private eye Dan Mallory. Cityscape, script by Dennis O'Neil, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Dell; Robin reads a journal that tells the true tale of how Gotham got its name and that it began as an insane asylum. 52 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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The Polka Dot Man files a brutality complaint against Sergeant Harvey Bullock, Detective Renee Montoya gets reassigned to a possible kidnap case and the Major Crimes Unit gets handed a case involving big ticket heists in "Model Citizens." Cover by Rodolfo Damaggio and Bill Sienkiewicz. Script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover price $2.25.

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Limited series of 125 copies signed by Chuck Dixon. Includes Dynamic Forces issued Certificate of Authenticity. Cover price $2.25.

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Cover art by Tony Salmons. Citadel, script by James Robinson, art by Tony Salmons; Batman battles his way through a dangerous, trap-filled building to catch a bad guy. 32 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover by Vincent Giarrano. Dead Earth annual. Executioner, script by Alan Grant (plot, script) and Barry Kitson (plot), art by Vince Giarrano; The Batman family become the official executioners on a planet where the Middle Ages have come again; After executing an innocent man, Batman commits suicide and his daughter becomes Batwoman and brings down the corrupt government. 68 pgs, full color. $3.95. Cover price $2.95.

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LEGACY: Prelude. Hobson's Choice - Written by Alan Grant. Art by Dave Taylor & Stan Woch. Painted Cover by Carl Critchlow. Batman learns the plague that almost destroyed Gotham City in CONTAGION has reappeared elsewhere...and Robin may still have it! Forced to leave the city to learn the truth, the Dark Knight reluctantly leaves Gotham's care in the hands of the Huntress! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Journey's End (part 1 of 4), script by Robert Napton and Rob Liefeld, art by Hector Gomez; Yahren 7363; A seraph named Elias appears to Apollo to warn him of the coming of nearly 100 Cylon base ships; Apollo says flee. Cain says stay and fight; Adam and Eve cannot leave; When the Cylons attack, Elias transports the Galactica away into the future; The missing Starbuck goes day by day stranded on a remote planet. This series continues from Battlestar Galactica: Apollo's Journey. 28 pgs. $2.99. Cover price $2.99.

Comics photo stories featuring everybody's favorite lifeguards! 8-in. x 10.75-in.; full color; 64 pages on slick paper. Cover price $4.95.

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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Written by Bill Golliher, Mike Pellowski, Kathleen Webb, and George Gladir. Art by Doug Crane, Pat Kennedy, Mike Esposito, and Mark Brewer. Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood. Betty's Aunt Helen sends her a novelty tee saying "I Heart Teddy Bears." Betty and Archie see that one of their old playgrounds has been refurbished. Betty scrambles for all the cash she can lay her hands on in order to buy some fashionable new sandals. Betty's heavily anticipated summer vacation from school proves to be more stressful than school. Hoop Scoop public service announcement about a wheelchair-bound student, art by Dan DeCarlo. Advertisement for the "House Of Riverdale" inter-title crossover between Archie #442, Betty & Veronica #55 and Jughead #76. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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Written by Frank Doyle, Barbara Slate, and Hal Smith. Art by Dan DeCarlo, Mike Esposito, Jeff Schultz, and Rich Koslowski. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Betty and Veronica take elaborate precautions to make sure a sudden rain storm doesn't spoil their new designer hair-dos. Betty and Veronica appear on a daytime talk show where the host tries to stir up some bad blood between them for the sake of ratings. While helping an old lady clean her attic, Betty and Veronica find a strange lockless box left by the lady's departed husband. Betty tries to get away from technology and soak up a little natural beauty. Getting Into The Act public service announcement, art by Dan DeCarlo; Svenson builds a wheelchair ramp onto the auditorium stage so a wheelchair-bound student can audition for the school play. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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*18+ Mature Readers Only* By Bill Wray and Robert Loren Fleming. 32 pages, B&W. *18+ Mature Readers Only* Cover price $2.95.

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Conquest: Part 2 of 3 - Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. Rin is not a skilled fighter, certainly not as skilled as her father. But she is a warrior, and she will avenge her father's death at the hands of renegade swordsman Kuroi. Or die trying. Follow the epic quest of Manji, who, cursed with immortality, must slay 1,000 enemies before he may enjoy eternal peace! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $0.95.

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Unbelievable action rockets through the pages of Blindside as super spy Michael Kemp's world of subterfuge comes crashing to the ground. Money, charm, women and a life of intrigue were all his...then one day information stored in his subconscious mind becomes the most valued commodity in the world. Now the most hunted man on the face of the planet, Michael Kemp, is snared in a trap of politics, international espionage and betrayal. Written by Marat Mychaels and Robert Loren Fleming. Art by Marat Mychaels and Al Vey. 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

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Unbelievable action rockets through the pages of Blindside as super spy Michael Kemp's world of subterfuge comes crashing to the ground. Money, charm, women and a life of intrigue were all his...then one day information stored in his subconscious mind becomes the most valued commodity in the world. Now the most hunted man on the face of the planet, Michael Kemp, is snared in a trap of politics, international espionage and betrayal. Written by Marat Mychaels and Robert Loren Fleming. Art by Marat Mychaels and Al Vey. 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

*18+ Mature Readers Only* Written and Illustrated by Franco Saudelli. 32 Pages, B&W. *18+ Mature Readers Only* Cover price $2.95.

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Lost in the Arctic, Bloodshot must battle against his long-lost foe Proteus, who has taken control of Jillian and her monstrous, mutated twins. Will Bloodshot be forced to destroy not only the one entity that he hates the most, but also the one he loves the most as well? Hard hitting action and an epic conclusion to an epic confrontation -- with a spell-binding surprise ending that will shock Bloodshot fans everywhere! "Deathtrap Part II" is written by Mark Moretti, with art by Sean Chen and Tom Ryder. Cover by Sean Chen and Steve Montano. Cover price $2.50.

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Regular cover by Stephen R. Bissette. Deliverance. Story by Doug Brammer and Ryan Brown. Art by Bo Robertson. The heroic swamp monster Bog, first seen in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Volume 2, gets his own series from Hall of Heroes. Bog befriends a fallen priest and a runaway girl while he battling the Hell-spawned Mogog. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Variant cover by Ethan Van Sciver. Deliverance. Story by Doug Brammer and Ryan Brown. Art by Bo Robertson. The heroic swamp monster Bog, first seen in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Volume 2, gets his own series from Hall of Heroes. Bog befriends a fallen priest and a runaway girl while he battling the Hell-spawned Mogog. Cover by future superstar artist Ethan Van Sciver. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Commemorative Edition cover by S. Williams, limited to 500 copies. Deliverance. Story by Doug Brammer and Ryan Brown. Art by Bo Robertson. The heroic swamp monster Bog, first seen in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Volume 2, gets his own series from Hall of Heroes. Bog befriends a fallen priest and a runaway girl while battling the Hell-spawned Mogog. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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1st Printing. Cover by Jeff Smith. Untitled story, script and art by Jeff Smith; Phoney Bone commands the villagers to bring him everything they have of wealth; The Hooded One sends his armies toward the village and gives a very special mission to Kindok. 36 pgs., B&W. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.