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Comic books January 1997

  • Issue #1A
    Magnus Robot Fighter (1997 Acclaim) 1A

    Magnus and company are struggling to keep robots from controlling human life, and it turns out to be a difficult task as robots are doing things to act like humans in "Kick the Can." Script by Tom Peyer and art by Mike McKone & Mark McKenna. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #1B
    Magnus Robot Fighter (1997 Acclaim) 1B

    Magnus and company are struggling to keep robots from controlling human life, and it turns out to be a difficult task as robots are doing things to act like humans in "Kick the Can." Script by Tom Peyer and art by Mike McKone & Mark McKenna. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #6
    Maison Ikkoku Part 6 (1996) 6

    Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi. English Adaptation by Gerard Jones. Yusaku's pupil, Ibuki, has really fallen for him, but unfortunately, Kyoko is on to her feminine wiles. Things really heat up when the precocious Ibuki declares all-out war on her older (and theoretically more mature) rival! 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Malefic SC (1997 NBM) Luis Royo 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Another collection from one of the most popular fantasy/sci-fi/erotic artists in the buisness - Luis Royo. Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 80 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.95.

  • Issue #1
    Manga Vizion Volume 3 (1997) 1
  • Issue #1
    Marquis Les Preludes (1997) 1

    Story and art by Guy Davis. Cover by Vince Locke. A short prologue story to The Marquis Danse Macabre series. The Marquis, hunter of the damned, finds himself in the crosshairs. Also features a 14-page Marquis sketchbook by Davis. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #2
    Mars Attacks the Savage Dragon (1996) 2
  • Issue #5
    Marvel Fanfare (1996 2nd Series) 5

    Life Lessons - Written by Jaimie Campos. Art by Stephen Jones & Mike Witherby. Cover by Stephen Jones & Scott Kolins. Only Dazzler, Longshot and his underground rebellion can stop Mojo! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.99.

  • "Professor Xavier and the X-Men" FLIP BOOK

    Marvel Fanfare: Life Lessons - Written by Jaimie Campos. Art by Stephen Jones & Mike Witherby. Cover by Stephen Jones & Scott Kolins. Only Dazzler, Longshot and his underground rebellion can stop Mojo!

    Professor Xavier and the X-Men: Cover pencils by Duncan Rouleau, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Dangerous Convictions, script by Jorge Gonzalez, pencils by Nick Gnazzo, inks by Ian Akin; the X-Men check out a new mutant named the Stranger, who captures Magneto and Toad; Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch return to central Europe. Original X-Men pinup.
    48 pages. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #1996
    Marvel Holiday Special (1991 Marvel) 1996

    Deck the halls and the bad guys with the heroes of the Ho-Ho-Holiday! In this 48-page, no-ad Special: Spider-Man and J. Jonah Jameson get trapped together on Christmas Eve! Written by Mark Waid, with art by Pat Olliffe and Brett Breeding; The Rawhide Kid undertakes a Yuletide mission! Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Pat Zircher and Scott Koblish; Excalibur's Kitty Pryde teaches a valuable lesson in tolerance. Written by Evan Skolnick, with art by Josh Hood and Derek Fisher; The Silver Surfer goes on a very special search! Written by George Perez and Stan Lee, with art by Rick Leonardi and Scott Koblish; and Wolverine gets all Scrooge-like in an X-Men tale. Written by Tom DeFalco, with art by Josh Hood and Andrew Pepoy. Cover by Mike Wieringo and Richard Case. Cover price $2.95.

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    $15 Marvel Comics MARVEL Holiday Special 1996 NM 9.4

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Top 12 Presenta Grandi Autori Marvel Jack Kirby HC (1997 Marvel Italia) [Great Marvel Authors] 1-1ST


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    NOTE: All Text is in Italian.

    1st printing. Collects stories from Giant Size Fantastic Four (1974) #5, Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #73, Tales of Suspense (1959-1968) #78, and Chamber of Darkness (1969-1970 Marvel) #4-5,

    Written by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, Joe Sinnott, John Verpoorten, Frank Giacoia. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Introduction by Di Andrea Plazzi.

    Grandi Autori Marvel: Jack Kirby [Great Marvel Authors: Jack KIirby]!

    Starring Captain America, Daredevil, Spider-Man, Thor, and the Fantastic Four! Guest-starring the Inhumans, Black Panther, and Nick Fury.

    In Giant Size Fantastic Four#5: The FF must team-up with the Inhumans and the Black Panther to stop the menacing Psycho Man. Then, in Fantastic Four #73, thinking that Dr. Doom still inhabits Daredevil's body, the FF go after Daredevil who has gained some super-powered allies of his own. It's a Mighty Marvel tussel as Marvel's First Family squartes off with Daredevil, Spider-Man, and the Mighty Thor!

    Then, in Tales of Suspense #78, while Captain America is in the middle of a training exercise involving flying "shock rollers," he's surprised to see Nick Fury turn up looking for info on a secret organization known only as "THEM!"

    Finally, in Chamber of Darkness #4-5: wealthy, ugly, and lonely man is believed to be a monster by the ignorant people of his village. And an American U-2 pilot crashes his plane in China; He escapes from the wreckage but a strange man pursues him relentlessly, even walking through walls!

    Hardcover, 80 pages, full color.

    NOTE: All Text is in Italian.

  • Issue #13
    Marvel Vision (1996) 13

    Article on Daredevil/Batman, with comments from Ralph Macchio, Dan Chichester and Scott McDaniel; Beast Files: Operation: Zero Tolerance; article on Gwen Stacy, with comments from John Romita, Sr., Gil Kane, Stan Lee and John Semper; Luke Ross interview; Time Slip: Paul Pope illo of the Mandarin; article on Onslaught, with comments from Bob Harras and editor Mark Powers; Marvel Chronicles: 1968; article on Howard the Duck Holiday Special, with comments from Larry Hama; Marvel's Silliest Moments: Avengers Unglued; Barbara Kesel discusses Ultragirl; article on WildC.A.T.s/X-Men, with comments from Scott Lobdell and Jim Lee. Cover by Scott McDaniel. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #1
    Maverick In the Shadow of Death (1997) 1

    Once upon a time, the men who would become Maverick, Wolverine and Sabretooth made up Team X. Now Maverick is hired to hunt his former teammate, Sabretooth! But when he comes face-to-face with death due to his infection with the Legacy Virus and the assassin known as Omega Red, will he learn how to truly live in this 48-page, no ad one-shot? Written by Larry Hama. Art and cover by Wilfred Santiago. Cover price $2.95.

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    $6 Maverick #1 (Jan 1997, Marvel) - Very Fine/Near Mint
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  • Issue #13
    Mercedes (1995) 13
    Published Jan 1997 by Angus.
  • Issue #1-1ST
    Metaphysics of Star Trek HC (1997) 1-1ST

    1st printing. By Richard Hanley. Join philosopher Richard Hanley as he considers: * Is artificial life alive? * Is Jadzia Dax identical to Curzon Dax? * Can a time traveler change history? * Aliens from Horta to Vulcans to Microbrains. * Should we embrace Star Trek's technological vision of the future? Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 254 pages, Text Only. Cover price $18.00.

  • Issue #KIT-01
    Metro Promotional Media Book (1997) KIT-01

    This item was sent out to members of the media to promote Touchstone Pictures' "Metro" starring Eddie Murphy and Michael Rappaport. 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., 32 pages, B&W.

  • Issue #8
    Mike Danger (1996 Big) 8
  • Issue #5
    Moebius Comics (1996) 5

    Stories by Moebius, J.O. Ladronn, Steve Leialoha, Jean-Marc Lofficier and Randy Lofficier. Art by Moebius, Steve Leialoha and J.O. Ladronn. Cover by Moebius. Caliber presents classic stories and little-known tales by legendary French cartoonist Jean Giraud, better known as Moebius. The environmental story The Still Planet; a Hare Cornelius story by Leialoha. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #3
    Morbid Angel (1995) 3
  • Issue #1
    Most Likely to Succeed (1997 Kiiljoy Press) 1

    Written and Art by Steve Matuszak and Mary Jansen. Cover by Nancy Hope. 6 1/2-in. x 10-in., B/W. Cover price $2.75.

  • Issue #2
    Mystique and Sabretooth (1996) 2

    Torture - Written by Jorge Gonzalez. Art by Ariel Olivetti. Cover by Ariel Olivetti & Pier Brito. Mystique thought she'd never get revenge on the man who tortured Destiny. Think again, because she just found out that he's alive...and working for Hydra! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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    $4 Sabretooth and Mystique #2 Marvel 1997 VF/NM A.I.M. Hydra
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  • Issue #2
    Myth (1996) 2
    Published 1997 (est.) by Fygmok Studio.
  • Issue #2
    Mythos The Final Tour (1996) 2

    The story of rock star Adam Case, whose music touches all planes of existence, continues. As Adam's career begins to shift into high gear, his new manager, Pain, uses the musician's old friends and addictions in an intricate plot of deception and manipulation. But myths and gods are difficult to control, and some of Pain's allies may have their own agendas. Written by John Ney Rieber. Art by Peter Snejbjerg. Painted cover by Rick Berry. Mature Readers. FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format. Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #43
    Negative Burn (1993 Caliber) 43

    Cover by Steve Mattsson and Jordan Raskin. Edited by Joe Pruett. Stories by Scott Roberts, Bryan J.L. Glass, Brian Bolland, Kevin Moeller, Chris Moeller, Dave Braysher, Martin Conaghan, Rob Walton, Malcolm Bourne, Alwyn Talbot, Jesse Hamm, John McCrea, Aldyth Beltane, Jon Macy, Elliot Blake, Jason Whitley, Barry McLean, and Michael Avon Oeming. Calibers long-running anthology features many rising comics stars of the 90s. Iron Empires; Comics to Bore and Confuse You by Jesse Hamm; Brian Bollands Mr. Mamoulian. 64 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #14
    New Gods (1995 4th Series) 14

    The Gathering Storm - Story and Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Walter Simonson. The Forever People and Lightray return as the pieces begin falling into place for Metron, who realizes what he and his fellow New Gods must do if they are to salvage anything of New Genesis and Apokolips! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #1
    New Order (1997 Full Impact) 1

    Story and Art by Jonathan David Moreno. 6-in. x 10-in. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #2
    Night Force (1996 2nd Series) 2

    Cover pencils by Will Blyberg. Millenium Chapter Two: Time And Eternity, script by Marv Wolfman starring Baron Winters, pencils by Brent Anderson. Night Force goes back in time to investigate the beginnings of the Millennium Cult and rescue Marc's son. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #4
    Nightwing (1996 DC) 4
    Published Jan 1997 by DC.

    Cover art by Scott McDaniel and Karl Story. Lady Be Deadly, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Scott McDaniel, inks by Karl Story. Nightwing and Lady Vic search for Marin, former Bludhaven crimelord. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

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  • Issue #55
    Ninja High School (1986 Antarctic/Eternity) 55

    Gold Digger/Ninja High Scholl: Timewarp: Part 4 of 8. Cover art by Fred Perry. TIME WARP PART IV, script and art by Fred Perry; Gina & Mita land in an early Cretaceous ocean; Ryan, Arnie, & Asrial land in Raimilot in the year 1323 and try to fight the Deadian hordes threatening the kingdom; story continued from Gold Digger #33 and continued in Gold Digger #34. An anthropomorphic "scientific consultant" gives facts & figures about the pliosaur that tried to eat Gina & Mita in the lead story in this issue. REDEEMER PART 8, script by Kris Overstreet, art by Rod Espinosa [miscredited as Rod Espinoza]; Ichi and Hazy fight a rematch duel. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #3
    Nira X Soul Skurge (1996) 3

    Story, art and cover by Bill Maus. Introduced in Zen: Intergalactic Ninja, Nira X is a cross-dimensional female mercenary and part of the legendary Cyberangel brigade. In the Continuum, Nira-X faces Paradoxx, the villain who was once her brother. Final issue of the series. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.

  • Issue #2
    No Need for Tenchi Part 02 (1997) 2
  • Issue #1
    Noble A.R.M.O.U.R. Halberder (1997 Academy Comics) 1

    By John Waltrip and Jason Waltrip. 6 1/2-in x 10-in., 26 pages, B/W. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #2
    Oh My Goddess! Part 04 (1996) 2

    The Trials of Morisato: Part 1 of 3 - Story and art by Kosuke Fujishima. In this techno-fied age of cyber-this and micro-that, it seems you can't do your job unless you're plugged in -- and being a goddess is no exception! The goddesses' computerized life-support system was meant to streamline things at God Central, but when it goes on the fritz, the result is nothing but trouble! Urd is regressing into a little girl, with diapers not far behind. And Skuld is growing old so fast, she may be needing diapers soon, too! With Belldandy trapped in a system-crash-induced sleep, can Keiichi save the trio before it's too late? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #1
    On Cats and Dogs Two Tales (1997 DreamHaven) By Neil Gaiman 1
    • Signed and personalized by Neil Gaiman (splash). Does not include certification.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Written by Neil Gaiman. Includes two short stories "The Price" and "Only the End of the World Again" by Neil Gaiman (Sandman, Stardust). Featuring photos of sculptures by Lisa Snelling. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 26 pages, PC/PB&W.

  • Issue #19
    Oz (1994 Caliber) 19
    Published Jan 1997 by Caliber.

    Cover art by Gary Shipman. From Bad To Worse!, script by Stuart Kerr and Ralph Griffith, pencils by Tim Holtrop, inks by Bradley Walton, the Lion swears revenge on the Quadlings for destroying his people and the Emerald City. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #1A
    Pandora (1997 Avatar) 1A

    Regular cover. 24 pgs. B&W with color cover. Mature readers. Cover price $3.00.

  • Issue #17
    Poison Elves (1995 2nd Series) 17

    Cover art by Drew Hayes. Bloodhounds (Sanctuary Book Three: Guild War - Chapter Five) starring Lusiphur, script and art by Drew Hayes; serial killer murders prostitute, Lusiphur gets ready for the attack on the Eye of Lin Assassin's Guild. 28 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #22
    Power of Shazam (1995) 22
    Published Jan 1997 by DC.

    Cover art by Jerry Ordway. Of Shadows and Fog..., script by Jerry Ordway, pencils by Pete Krause, inks by Mike Manley. Batman helps Captain Marvel defeat Lady M. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #21
    Preacher (1995) 21
    Published Jan 1997 by DC/Vertigo.

    Painted cover by Glenn Fabry. Stormbringers, script by Garth Ennis, art by Steve Dillon; Frankie the Eunich tortures Cassidy, the All father goes to Masada to check on Starr. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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  • Issue #3-1ST
    Preacher TPB (1997-2001 DC/Vertigo) 3-1ST

    Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Proud Americans!" Collects Preacher (1995-2000) #18-26.

    Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Steve Dillon. Painted cover by Glenn Fabry.

    In 'Texas and the Spaceman,' a chance encounter in an airport results in Jesse's learning a story of his long-lost father's exploits in Vietnam. The 6-part 'Crusaders' finds Jesse and Tulip searching for the imprisoned Cassidy in France, a search which leads to a no-holds-barred battle against the forces of The Grail, with the Saint of Killers close behind. Plus two tales revealing Cassidy's past, as an Irish revolutionary who leaves his family and homeland behind when he becomes a vampire, but finds a new home in the taverns of 1920s New York.

    Softcover, 232 pages, full color. Mature Readers

    Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #2
    Predator Kindred (1996) 2

    Written by Jason R. Lamb and Scott Tolson. Art by Brian O'Connell and Bruce Patterson. Cover by Igor Kordey. A small northwestern town's heart of darkness is laid bare when evil comes to call! McCutcheon is a serial killer who finds himself no longer the hunter, but the hunted, as the authorities and some . . . thing chase him through the forest. Kelly Mathis is a small-town sheriff who must face old fears as she encounters the "boogieman" of her childhood. Buddy Wilcox is a family man whose father's brutal slaying still haunts him years later. Thirty years ago, a Predator came to town. Now these four kindred spirits are drawn together, toward an explosive conclusion! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #7
    Primortals (1996 2nd Series Big) 7
  • Issue #15
    Professor Xavier and the X-Men (1995) 15

    Cover pencils by Duncan Rouleau, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Dangerous Convictions, script by Jorge Gonzalez, pencils by Nick Gnazzo, inks by Ian Akin; the X-Men check out a new mutant named the Stranger, who captures Magneto and Toad; Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch return to central Europe. Original X-Men pinup. 36 pgs. $0.99. Cover price $0.99.

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    $2 Professor Xavier and the X-Men #15 Direct Edition Cover (1995-1997) Marvel

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  • Issue #1
    Prophet Cable (1997) 1
    Published Jan 1997 by Image.

    Rob Liefeld art Cover price $3.50.

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    $9 Prophet Cable #1

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  • Issue #530
    PS The Preventive Maintenance Monthly (1951) 530
  • Issue #15
    Punisher (1995 3rd Series) 15

    Cover art by Tom Lyle and Robert Jones. Unmasked, script by John Ostrander, pencils by Tom Lyle, inks by Robert Jones; the Mutant Liberation Front captures preacher Connover, Punisher discovers that the F.B.I. agent he's teamed with is really X-Cutioner, guest-starring Simon Trask and Humanity's Last Stand. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.50.

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    $4 Punisher #15 Marvel Comics 1997 VF/NM 1st Apearance of Thermal

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  • Issue #1
    Rabid Monkey (1997) 1

    Regular edition. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #4
    Rack and Pain: Killers (1996) 4
  • Issue #1
    Ranma 1/2 Part 06 (1997) 1
    Published Jan 1997 by Viz.
  • Issue #1-1ST
    Raven Chronicles: Myths and Methods TPB (1997 Caliber Comics) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects Raven Chronicles (1995 Caliber) #1-5. Written by Gary Reed. Art by Craig Brasfield, Gene Gonzales, Wayne Vansant, Avido Khahaifa, and Frank Turner. RAVEN CHRONICLES are the tales of a unique team of operatives under the auspices of the mysterious organization of Raven, Inc. who are brought together to investigate any and all cases of paranormal activity. Covering the spectrum of the unknown, from the supernatural to the dark side of man, Raven, Inc. searches for answers to the questions that never should have been asked. Softcover, 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.