Comic books December 1996

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When a Wayne Enterprises employee is killed by an antipersonnel mine in the war-torn nation of Kravia, Batman must go on a one-man rescue mission for the worker's missing daughter. In the process, the Dark Knight learns of the horrors faced by those who must live daily knowing that the slightest misstep may be their last. This heartwrenching story based upon real life dangers is written by Dennis O'Neil, and illustrated by Joe Staton and Bill Sienkiewicz. FC, 64 pg. Mando Format. Cover price $3.95.

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The Dark Knight's oldest ally goes on a dangerous search for truth when evidence comes to light that a violent unsolved robbery costing dozens of lives was the work of cops! This riveting police story packs the kind of intensity of TV shows like Homicide and NYPD Blue. Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and cover by Klaus Janson. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover art by Quique Alcatena. Clay, Part 1, script by Alan Grant, art by Quique Alcatena; Batman battles Clayface, who reveals his origin (a new origin, to be precise) to his girlfriend. 32 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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Painted cover art by Duncan Fegredo. Leaves of Grass, Part 2: Reefer Madness, script by Alan Grant, pencils by Dave Taylor, inks by Stan Woch; Poison Ivy confronts Jason Woodrue (the Floronic Man), who is revealed to be the supplier of the genetically-enhanced marijuana that is flooding Gotham; He relates being regrown under the influence of marijuana; The Floronic Man believes that marijuana can save the world. He pays Poison Ivy for the use of her blood to create a new life form; The Batman tracks them and is surprised and knocked unconscious by Holly and Eva; Also, the Tim Drake subplot continues as Tim's friend Norris has a bad reaction to the genetically-enhanced marijuana. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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1st printing. Written by James Robinson. Art by John Estes. Unknowingly possessed by an evil spirit, Batman brutally slaughters a restaurant full of customers. Regaining consciousness with no recollection of the events, the Dark Knight Detective must solve the mystery of his own killing spree. Aided by the mystical Deadman, Batman begins to piece together the clues of his possession. But as the involvement of malevolent mages and a supernatural emissary of Satan is discovered, Batman must find a way to combine his human abilities with Deadman's paranormal powers to defeat this unholy evil. Softcover, 92 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

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1st printing.

Written by James Robinson. Art and cover by John Estes.

Unknowingly possessed by an evil spirit, Batman brutally slaughters a restaurant full of customers. Regaining consciousness with no recollection of the events, the Dark Knight Detective must solve the mystery of his own killing spree. Aided by the mystical Deadman, Batman begins to piece together the clues of his possession. But as the involvement of malevolent mages and a supernatural emissary of Satan is discovered, Batman must find a way to combine his human abilities with Deadman's paranormal powers to defeat this unholy evil.

Hardcover, 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

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Fight 2: Chasing Kaos: Good-byes - Story and Art by Yukito Kishiro. Incredible cyborg battle action in a futuristic world! Alita's tearful reunion with Doc Ido, her surrogate father, leads to an even more painful good-bye. It's another resurrection and a third lease on life for North America's newer, tougher manga sweetheart! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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1996 Edition - 1st printing. Edited by Charles Brooks. It is a historical and political look at the year, a gauge of public opinion, a wealth of humor, and, in many cases, a perspective on the issues that may have been overlooked. In Best Editorial Cartoons of the Year: 1996 Edition, the most newsworthy events of 1995 are lampooned or championed by the best cartoonists across the U.S. and Canada. Among other things, this year's edition covers Whitewater, Travelgate, a balanced federal budget, Bosnia, First Lady Hillary Clinton, and Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich. The year had its ups and downs, its expected turns as well as surprises. The twenty-fourth installment in the series, this collection of the funniest and most memorable cartoons may make you laugh or make you sad but will always make you think. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W.

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Written by Bob Bolling, George Gladir, and Mike Pellowski. Art by Doug Crane and Mike Esposito. Cover by Stan Goldberg and Mike Esposito. Betty is certain criminal mastermind and disguise artist Rob Ruse is in Riverdale and planning a job. Betty demonstrates the type of gadgets she'd like to see in a catalog merchandised with teens in mind. Archie takes Betty to a country and western dance club, both in full western regalia. Public service announcement with the Archie gang, art by Dan DeCarlo; Jughead tries to enlist readers to purchase Jimmy Dean Frozen breakfast products, a portion of which will go to United Cerebral Palsy Associates. Ad for an Archie Volleyball t-shirt. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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Written by Mike Pellowski, Kathleen Webb, Hal Smith, and Mike Pellowski. Art by Dan DeCarlo and Allison Flood. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Betty refuses to ditch her work assignment and join the others at a concert. Veronica is distraught over committing a fashion faux pas. A typo invalidates Veronica's drivers license and, rather than let Archie chauffeur Veronica around, Betty volunteers to help her study for the written exam. Archie and Reggie begin compete at the midway games at the fair to see who can win the biggest prizes for the ladies. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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Written by Barbara Slate and Mike Pellowski. Art by Dan Parent, Jon D'Agostino, and Mike Worley. Cover by Dan Parent and Rudy Lapick. Betty wins a contest and becomes a finalist to be the All-American Girl professional model. Mr. Lodge finds Betty and Veronica engrossed in a "current affairs" program. Betty And Veronica's City Style fashion page by Jon D'Agostino. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover art by Darren Goodhart. Ominous Reprieve starring Mighty Man, script by Terrance Griep, Jr., pencils by Darren Goodhart, inks by Mike Matthew; 1970's Jim Starlin Captain Marvel/Warlock tribute. The Assassination Run starring Shanghai Breeze, script and pencils by Stan Timmons, inks by Mike Matthew; Gene Day Master of Kung Fu tribute. I Met Oogur From Outer Space!, script by Carl Gafford, pencils by Frank Fosco, inks by James M. Daly; Stan Lee-Jack Kirby "giant monster" comics tribute. The Ghost Robbers of the Wax Museum!! starring Knight Watchman, script by Chris Ecker, pencils by Chris Ecker [as Tom King], inks by Jim Brozman [as Tom King]; 1940's Bob Kane Batman tribute. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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Black Canary and Oracle's newest high-speed adventure concludes: With Catwoman and the Huntress down, it becomes a showdown between Black Canary and the lethal Lady Shiva! Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Sal Buscema, Matt Haley and Wade Von Grawbadger. Cover by Gary Frank and John Dell. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

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"The Bond" Script by Ben Raab. Pencils by Jimmy Cheong. Inks by Andy Lanning. Cover by Jimmy Cheong and Cam Smith. In this special one-shot, the Black Knight and Sersi try to leave the Ultraverse and return to the Marvel Universe! And their latest attempt finally lands them back on Earth-616; however, in the 12th century instead of the 20th! Sersi is her true self in this medieval era, but Dane has inhabited the body of his ancestor Eobar Garrington! And Eobar has an interesting friend and fellow crusader: Bennet du Paris (aka Exodus)! As Sersi and the knight traverse the Holy Land, Bennet's awesome powers at last manifest themselves! And that leads to the first battle: Exodus vs. Sersi and the Black Knight! And then the second: Exodus vs. Apocalypse! Wow! Can Dane and Sersi avoid becoming collateral damage during the clash of titans? And just escape to the 20th century? Origin of Exodus. First chronological appearance of Exodus. (Notes: This story takes place after the Avengers-Ultraforce Black September crossover event. There is a continuity discrepancy between this issue and the ending of Ultraverse Unlimited (1996) #2. Dane Whitman makes it back home in Heroes for Hire (1997 1st series) #2. Sersi returns in Heroes for Hire #4. Sersi and the Black Knight previously encountered Exodus in Avengers West Coast 101 during the Bloodties saga. Elements of the story briefly overlap with Cable (1993 1st series) #30. This issue was reprinted in 2011 in the hardcover: Avengers/X-Men Bloodties; and again in 2012 in the hardcover: Marvel Premiere Classic Library Edition #82.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Mark Hamill and Eric Johnson. Art by H.M. Baker and Bruce Patterson. Cover by H.M. Baker. Action and honor used to make a hero . . . now that's the media's job. Tina's past comes back to haunt her when her best friend is murdered. The Black Pearl is a hero, not a psycho . . . isn't he? With Tina running for her very life, reporter Frank Moran's frantic search for The Pearl gains an almost unbearable urgency. Stung by his show's cancellation, shock jock Jerry Delman plots a pay-per-view comeback as the merchandising machine is pushed to dizzying heights! Be careful, Luther Drake. You'll soon learn why justice is hard! The madness mounts when the mask goes on . . . don't miss it! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Fanatic: Part 1 of 2 - Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. For the sins of his past, Manji has been cursed with immortality. Before his curse will end -- before he can claim his eternal rest -- 1,000 sinners must die by his hand! Manji's female companion, Rin, finds the treasured sword of her destroyed kendo dojo (school of swordsmanship). The ronin who has it must have been involved in the destruction of the school -- and that means that Manji could be one step closer to ending his curse. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $2.95.

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Continuing the re-presentation of the classic miniseries: Blood falls in love with a vampire woman and together they leave the clan of blood drinkers on a search for truth. But the thirst for blood is still part of him, and soon he will have to kill again as he struggles to come to terms with his life as a vampire. Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Painted art and new cover by Kent Williams. Contains some nudity. Mature Readers. FC, 48 pg. No ads. Miraweb Format. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Garth Ennis. Art and Cover by Carlos Ezquerra. The brutal tale of near-future war continues: As Bloody Mary and the Major learn the horrific details of Anderton's transformation, Mary's past encounters with Anderton are revealed. But can she stop her former kill-team leader without dooming herself? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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1st Printing. Cover by Jeff Smith. Untitled story, script and art by Jeff Smith; Thorn leaves Barrelhaven and meets the Red Dragon; Fone Bone and Smiley Bone help the baby Rat Creature escape Barrelhaven. Phoney Bone leaves Barrelhaven with as much loot as he can get the villagers to carry. 36 pgs., B&W. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover art by Alex Robinson. Horrible As Are The Dead, script and art by Alex Robinson; Ed learns about Irving's past and Sherman and Dorothy become closer. Untitled Silko's Raiders story, script by Larry Vivron, art by Alex Robinson; Silko is mistaken for a princess and kidnapped. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $4.95.

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Cover pencils by Ian Churchill. In Perspective, script by Jeph Loeb, pencils by Ian Churchill, inks by Scott Hanna, Vince Russell, and Lee; Cable, Cane and the Micronauts try to save Vanessa from Psycho-Man. 44 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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"Secrets" Plot by Rob Liefeld. Script by Jeph Loeb. Pencils by Rob Liefeld. Inks by Jonathan Sibal. Cover by Rob Liefeld and Jonathan Sibal. Steve Rogers is Captain America again! And when he rushes home to tell his wife and son, he finds Nick Fury in his house instead! And the director of SHIELD has startling news for Cap... to say the least! Meanwhile, a young Navy lieutenant named Sam Wilson receives distressing news from SHIELD about his father. Cameo appearances by Rikki Barnes, Master Man, and the Red Skull (Heroes Reborn version). (Notes: The Falcon previously appeared in Onslaught Marvel Universe (1996) #1. The Captain America 2nd series (except issue #13) was reprinted in 2006 in the trade paperback: Heroes Reborn Captain America. The last page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 122,210; average paid circulation 79,676.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover art by Jim Balent. Creatures of the Night (Year 2, Part Three), script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Jim Balent, inks by Mark Pennington; Catwoman and Batman work together to recapture the villains; Joker, Two-Face, and Penguin guest-star. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover art by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds). Guys Part 13, script by Dave Sim, art by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds); Bear's wife returns and everybody except Cerebus heads south. Comics and the Mass Medium Part 1 article by Sim. 28 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

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Story and art by Kazumasa Takayama. Some people feel they're moving too fast through life. This is especially true for Machida, Chiaki, and Detective Watanabe -- thanks to the living spaceship Ozhun, they are moving one hundred thousand times faster than everyone else! They're part of a twisted, inhuman experiment, but they've got an even bigger problem -- the Detective has gone nuts and threatens to raise the stakes to the ultimate level! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Vol 28, Num 6, #123; Star Trek: First Contact, Tim Burton's Mars Attacks, Space Jam, Scream, Dark Shadows, Godzilla, Dead Man, Hercules and Xena Cover price $5.95.

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December 1996 - Star Trek: First Contact's Patrick Stewart - on Hollywood, the Next Generation & the return of the Borg; Tim Burton - the Martians finally arrive; Mel Gibson - behind the scenes on Ransom; James Cameron sets sail on Titanic; Will Smith chases more aliens; Chris Carter gets vicious. Cover price $4.99.

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Volume 11 - 1st printing. "Shades of Grey!" Story and art by Ben Dunn. Welcome to the wacky world of NINJA HIGH SCHOOL. A place where the students of Quagmire encounter female cybernetic law enforcement officers, superheroes created by zentranite-charged steam and cosmic dogs, while trying to study for finals. Softcover, 100 pages, B&W. NOTE: Limited to 1,000 copies. Cover price $10.95.

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The Most Collectible Comics of 1996 & 1997! Don't miss the most important collector's survey of the year! Learn which Golden Age, Silver Age and Bronze Age comic books have achieved "high demand" status in 1996. This issue delivers the list and finds out why so many collectors are avidly searching for these books! Then CBM turns its attentions to the future - what will be the best comic investments for 1997? Read this issue and find out our picks! Plus: the genius of Joe Kubert! B&W with color gallery. Cover price $4.95.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Deserters Deserve Death" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Boss of the Islands" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Killer in the Clouds" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Hidden Helpers" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Bowler's Bofors" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Escape...and Destroy" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Night of Reckoning" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Fear in the Forest" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Winter 1996/97. Art by John Severin and others. Stephen King parody. Rurik Tyler cover. Cover price $1.75.

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Written by Jerry Prosser. Art by Charles Adlard. Cover by John Mueller. As Michael Korby continues his mission of vengeance, he and Detective Jacobs ponder the issues surrounding justice, revenge and brutality. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and art by Terry LaBan. Everybody's favorite groovin' couple, Eno and Plum, are back to enlighten, outrage, and entertain everyone in sight in Terry LaBan's cult favorite, Cud Comics #6! This hilarious satire on life looks like Archie, but reads like the subversive neo-underground classic it is! This issue deals with issues of the present -- and the past! In "Man Trouble," Eno and Plum are inevitably drawn in as their pal Catherine juggles the demands of three simultaneous abusive relationships while listening to the ticking of her biological clock. In "Violent High School," '50s teens wield high-powered weaponry in an anachronistic tale of romance and juvenile delinquency, and Victorian funeral attire collides with sweaty polyester in "Vinnie, the Disco Vampire." 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover pencils by Dwayne Turner, inks by Danny Miki. Damnation War, script by Alan McElroy, pencils by Dwayne Turner, inks by Danny Miki; Spawn saves his son Matthew from Abaddon the Destroyer. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover pencils by Dwayne Turner, inks by Danny Miki. Sutures, script by Alan McElroy, pencils by Dwayne Turner, inks by Danny Miki; John Mawbley goes on a killing spree in a diner. At the same time 4 cops rape and try to kill an unconscious woman. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.