Comic books March 1997

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By CHRIS MARRINAN. It's a gruesome business, but it's a living. HEADHUNTERS are superhuman trackers whose job is to hunt down the ogres of the underworld; the inhuman freak cases the cops can't handle. But can the HEADHUNTERS handle the demonic Army of Wrath and their threat of nuclear holocaust? Writer/artist Chris Marrinan offers a twisted take on the crime fighting genre! B&W, 24 pg. Cover price $2.95.

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New from Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon, the creators of the smash hit Preacher, is a story inspired by their run on Hellblazer. Back in her native war-ravaged Belfast, John Constantine's ex-lover Kit faces painful, long-submerged childhood memories with the release of her estranged sister. Deep wounds are opened and vengeance is rekindled as a divided and emotionally scarred family grapples with the demons of their past in this disturbing and moving tale. Written by Garth Ennis. Art and cover by Steve Dillon. Mature Readers. FC, 64 pg. Mando Format. Cover price $4.95.

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Cover by Massimiliano Frezzato. Stories and Art by Alfonso Azpiri, Nicolas Dumontheuil, Massimiliano Frezzato, Jorge Zentner & Ruben Pellejero, Jean-David Morvan & Philippe Buchet, Lorenzo Diaz & Carlos Puerta, Olivier Grojnowski, Carlos Sampayo & Damian Carulla and Antonio Segura & Jose Ortiz. The illustrated fantasy magazine. In this issue: "If We Don't Like This Planet...We'll Take Another One!"; "The Softy's House"; The Keeper of the Maser story "The Second Moon"; "Blues"; "Why Do Dragons Always Guard Their Treasures?"; "Time of the Witches"; "A Little Bit of...Art Tatum"; "Juanita's Secret"; and Burton & Cyb story "Terrorism in Green"! Plus: Judson Huss gallery. 120 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $4.50.

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Written by Paul Jenkins. Art and cover by Sean Phillips. No More Heroes; John Constantine refused the request for help from Arthur's Court--but they aren't taking no for an answer; Suddenly, Constantine is pulled into a quest for both the Holy Grail and the rightful king!; Last Man Standing part 2. 36 pages, full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

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Encore Edition cover by Emir Ribeiro. Story by Steven Zyskowski. Art by Paul Abrams. Specially chosen by Lucifer himself to become a super-powered soldier of darkness, Hellina was purified by the power of Perg and transformed into a warrior against Hells forces on Earth. The storyline continues from Fury of Hellina #1. The Seventh Day cultists succeed in transforming the corpse of Hellinas old boyfriend into a demonic being called Despair. Hellina and Perg decide to stab him with Pergs magical dagger, which saved Hellinas soul. Unfortunately, it only serves to turn Despair even more evil…. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Snowblind Part 2: Into the Pavilions. Story, art and cover by Martin Wagner. Antarctic Press reprints Wagners acclaimed (and short-lived) anthropomorphic slice-of-life series with new covers. As Christmas approaches, Arnie chooses a ring to give to Erica. But during a trip to the mall, Erica spots an enigmatic figure from her past, and suddenly her whole world comes crashing down. Also features the fourth part of the "Way of the World" prologue. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Joseph Phillips. Art by Joseph Phillips and Dexter Vines. In the climatic battle for the fate of Terceron City, both angelic and demonic forces converge on The Heretic. Fighting both his enemies and his former allies, Allegiance, The Heretic manifests surprising abilities to restore the mystical balance and save the city he now calls home! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 33 -1st printing. Softcover, 124 pages, Text ( with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $6.00.

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Written by: Garth Ennis Pencils by: John McCrea. Local Heroes Part 4 Tommy and his crew take on Truman and the CIA. When talking fails to work, Tommy turns to what he knows best, bullets and blackmail. Cover price $2.25.

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Painted cover art by Teddy Kristiansen. Meeting - An Other Rooms Story, script by Steven T. Seagle, art by Duncan Fegredo; Story of Tony Zeder and how he was pulled into the House of Secrets and his trial by the Juris. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover pencils by Chuck Wojtkiewicz, inks by Ray Snyder. "A Mad God Awakens!," script by Brian Augustyn, pencils by Chuck Wojtkiewicz, inks by Ray Snyder; The super powerful Rick and the Guard try to prevent the renegade Kree from detonating a nega-bomb on Earth; The energies from the battle awaken the Supreme Intelligence. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.99.

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Cover pencils by Humberto Ramos, inks by Wayne Faucher. Lessons Learned, script by Mark Waid, pencils by Humberto Ramos, inks by Wayne Faucher; Max continues Impulse's training and Bart's mother, Meloni Allen, tracks him to the 20th century. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

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Hulk Island. Part 1 of 3. "Island Getaway." Story by Peter David. Art by Mike Deodato. Wanting nothing more than to be left alone, the Hulk heads to the Florida Keys. He destroys the bridge connecting one of the islands to the main land and declares it Hulk Island. There are only two rules on Hulk Island; leave each other alone and no one leaves. 32 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover by Adam Pollina & Scott Koblish. Stories by Chris Cooper and Bill Rosemann. Art by Jeff Rebner & Mark Irwin and Kevin Lau & Andrew Pepoy. Two terrifying tales exploring how, in the aftermath of Onslaught, the Hulk's new 'tude is giving kids goose bumps! In "Sins of the Father," the Jade Giant reexamines his own twisted relationship with his father in the eyes of an alien changeling! And in "Where the Wild Things Are," the Green Goliath encounters a special little boy who blames the Hulk for the disappearance of his parents -- a boy named Franklin Richards! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Phil Jimenez and John Stokes. Cover by Brian Bolland. Kickin' (Black Science Part Two); In New Mexico, the team breaks into a secret military base to confiscate an alleged AIDS vaccine but uncover startling information linked to the Roswell Event!; But first, The Invisibles change roles within the group, forcing King Mob to step down from his throne and make way for a new leader. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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Heroes Reborn. "Inherit the Whirlwind" Plot by Jim Lee and Scott Lobdell. Script by Scott Lobdell. Pencils by Ryan Benjamin. Inks by Saleem Crawford, Tom McWeeney, and John Dickenson. Cover by Whilce Portacio. Once more the CEO of Stark International is marked for death! Madame Hydra sends the Whirlwind (Heroes Reborn version) to assassinate Iron Man's alter ego! However the Whirlwind takes a different approach from the Living Laser. He grabs a hostage first: Pepper Potts! Tony is furious when he learns what Whirlwind has done! And he vows to crush Whirlwind -- with or without the red and gold armor of Iron Man. Cameo appearances by Bruce Banner and the Heroes Reborn versions of Elizabeth Ross, Jasper Sitwell, and Doc Samson. (Note: Iron Man appears next in Avengers (2nd series) #6 for part 1 of the Industrial Revolution storyline.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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Born of Thunder Born of Flame - Story and Art by John Byrne. Cover by Walter Simonson. John Byrne's reverent continuation of Jack Kirby's cosmic saga begins here! The worlds of New Genesis and Apokolips have become one! But this calamitous collision of worlds was the work of Highfather...an event engineered to distract Darkseid from the master of Apokolips' own dark and even more ominous mission! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Batman figures out the Hyperclan's secret, and is the last Leaguer standing in "War Of The Worlds". Part 3 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Script by Grant Morrison, pencils by Howard Porter, inks by John Dell. Porter/Dell cover. Cover price $1.95.

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First $1.95 cover priced issue. First Blood - Written by Tom DeFalco. Art by Mark Campos and Deodato Studios. Cover by Mark Campos. Odin is prepared to reveal the secrets to restoring the Lost Gods, but before he can, the mysterious men in black attack! Now Odin is kidnapped and Balder & co. must battle Seth to restore their Asgardian glory! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.99.

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Volume 3 - Issue 27 (#130)

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Stories by Carole Curtis, Richard Thatcher, and Cathy Carter. Art by Shawntae Howard and Dennis Stahl. Cover by Shawntae Howard. In a world populated by catlike humanoids, members of two rival nations are drawn together. A tribal marriage spells trouble for Liska and her family. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.50.

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"Face to Face" - Accidentally stirred out of catatonia by the telepathic powers of Saturn Girl, Dr. Psycho attacks the Legion! But this time, Saturn Girl becomes a psychic conduit for Psycho's evil mental powers, causing everyone around the Legionnaire to be caught up in the psychedelic madness. And two of the Legionnaires will not come out of the battle the same as they entered it. Plus, a severe injury to one of the team escalates the efforts to return to the 30th century. Written by Tom Peyer and Tom McCraw, with art by Lee Moder and Ron Boyd. Cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer. Cover price $2.25.

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"Questions and Answers" - Metropolis in the 30th century provides the backdrop for this multi-faceted story as M'onel's life hangs by a thread; a mysterious figure pursues an ancient quest for power; Dreamer reveals more about her startling visions; and Chameleon finds a soulmate. Plus, Kinetix under attack! Or is she? Written by Roger Stern and Tom McCraw, with art by Jeffrey Moy, Philip Moy and W.C. Carani. Cover by Jeffrey Moy and W.C. Carani. Cover price $2.25.

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It's just what everyone needed. Committed to paper for the first time--Lobo's Guide to Girls! What they want! What they need! Turn-ons and turn-offs! Make-up tips! Make-out tips! Everything you need to be as sexually attractive as everyone's favorite Czarnian brute! Written by Alan Grant. Art by Barry Kitson, David Roach, Shawn McManus and Ariel Olivetti. Cover by Brian Bolland. FC, 32 pg. Mando Format. Cover price $2.25.

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Written by Dan Abnett, John Tomlinson and Steve White. Art by Peter Snejbjerg. Jack Goodfellow didn't kill Jo Hanlon. Or so he says. He didn't hack her to bits with a meat cleaver. He loved her. But the police don't believe him -- they keep questioning his story. And the human-sized dog monsters keep trying to kill him. And a plague of rats has descended upon him, with their little red eyes and teeth like needles. It's a tough life for Jack. But it looks to be a tougher death. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Story by Ted Nomura. Art by Ted Nomura and Ben Dunn. Cover by Ted Nomura. Sometimes listed as Families of Altered Wars #43. This is the continuation of Ted Nomuras Families of Altered Wars saga, begun in Tigers of Terra and continued from Luftwaffe 1946 (1996) Vol. 01 #4. In this alternate-history world, the Axis powers succeeded in extending the war into 1946, allowing artists Nomura and Dunn to create fanciful jet fighters and other aircraft as part of Hitlers Luftwaffe air force. Needing to buy time to develop their "super-weapons," the Germans create their own kamikaze corps, called the Luftsturm (air guard), and target the American long-range bombers. Luftsturm, Part 1; Prototype Art 1987 - Me-262, He-162; Messerschmitts of the Altered Wars. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover by Richard Williams. Stories and art by Drew Friedman, Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Josh Gordon, Mike Snider, Barry Liebmann, Desmond Devlin, Don (Duck) Edwing, Tom Cheney, John Caldwell, Angelo Torres, Gerry Gersten, Steve Smallwood, Dave Manak, Mort Drucker, Tom Bunk, Paul Coker, Jr., Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Parodies of the TV sitcoms Spin City and The Single Guy, featuring art by Angelo Torres and Mort Drucker. A look at emergency news breaks with art by noted caricaturist Drew Friedman. A special look at Mad articles from the future year 2038. Mad's takes on pregnancy, music warning labels, and satellite TV. Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Letters page includes photos of former New York governor Mario Cuomo reading Mad in a TV campaign ad. Spit City; If the IRS Had to Ask for Voluntary Contributions for Everything in the Federal Budget; How to Tell You've Bought the Wrong Digital Satellite System; Even Still More Badly Needed Warning Labels for Rock Albums; Mad in the Year 2038; A Mad Look at Pregnancy; Mad's Breaking News Coverage Checklist; The Lighter Side of...; Mad Weighs the Pros & Cons; When the Dilbert Cast Invades Other Comic Strips; When Physician-Assisted Suicide Becomes Specialized; Spy vs. Spy; The Sinking Guy; The Jerky Jurassic Junket; Fold-In; Psychic Fiends Network. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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March 1997. Collector's Series #14. Cover by Norman Mingo. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Arnie Kogen, Larry Siegel, Tom Koch, Michael Goodwin, Stan Hart, Bob Clarke, Paul Peter Porges, Frank Jacobs, Jack Rickard, Paul Coker, Jr., James Warhola, Kathi Maloney, Mort Drucker, George Woodbridge, Norman Mingo, Angelo Torres, Antonio Prohias, Dave Berg, Jack Davis and Sergio Aragones. The Mad Super Special reprinted movie spoofs and classic material from the magazine. Reprints from Mad paperback Viva Mad, Sergio Aragones' first book-length strip collection. Parodies of the Robert Redford-Paul Newman films The Sting and Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid, featuring art by Mort Drucker. A spoof of Snoopy's WWI flying ace Peanuts comic strips, told from the Red Baron's point of view. Classic Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Botch Casually and the Somedunce Kid; One Fine Day at the Pyramids; Everyday Scenes We'd Love to See; Further Adventures of the Red Baron, or Security Ist Eine Grounded Beaglehundt; Spy vs. Spy; The Lighter Side of...; The Mad Psychoanalysis Primer; Some Legendary Wire Hangers; Mad: The Lost Pages: Viva Mad!; The Lighter Side of Driving; The Mad Good News - Bad News Book; One Afternoon in Switzerland; The Half-Wit and Wisdom of Alfred E. Neuman; Intimidations and Antidotes; Cause or Coincidence?; Some Truly Joyous Things You Could Do if You Won the Lottery; When CB-Type Code Language is Used in Other Walks of Life; A Mad Peek Behind the Scenes at a Laundry and Dry Cleaners; One Fine Day in the Arctic; Mad Forms for Personalized Wills; The Zing; In the Delicatessen; Fold-In; I Want, Too. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.99.

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Volume 92, Issue 3 - March 1997 - Whole No 549. "The Dragons Of Springplace" by Robert Reed, "Quinn's Way" by Dale Bailey and "Drink And The Devil" by Richard Bowes. Softcover. 5-in. x 7-in., 164 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations). Cover price $2.95.

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After scientist Damon Angel's attempt to get revenge on Magnus for destroying a new artificial intelligence invention, Magnus wakes up in a different time in "It Is Not Dying." Script by Tom Peyer and art by Mike McKone & Mark McKenna. Cover price $2.50.

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1st Edition - Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Yusaku's Island!" Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. Maison Ikkoku tells the story of a young student named Yusaku Godai, and his attempts to get closer to the beautiful manager of his boarding house, Kyoko Otonashi. Maybe his shyness (and youth and inexperience) wouldn't be such a problem if it weren't for the house's other wacky residents, whose only joy in life seems to be meddling in their affairs! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., 286 pages, B&W. NOTE: The standard format reads left-to-right. Cover price $15.95.

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Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi. English Adaptation by Gerard Jones. On the last day of his teaching assignment, Yusaku is plagued by rumors that he spent a hot night with one of his students! Then, he and Kyoko perform in a puppet show that bears a striking resemblance to the unsmooth course of their relationship. 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover pencils by Andy Smith, inks by Bill Sienkiewicz. Untitled story, script by Keith Giffen (story) and Gary Carlson, pencils by Andy Smith, inks by Bill Sienkiewicz; Superpatriot is named leader of the United Resistance Effort Against The Martians; The Martians decide to refocus their attacks on Earth's super-heroes; At WildC.A.T.S. headquarters Savant and Spartan discover that the Martians have studied Earth's military history for years; In New York, while under attack by Giant Insects, Cyberforce receive anonymous assistance from Spawn, who then rebuffs the partnership of Shadowhawk; In San Francisco Mighty Man takes out numerous Martian saucers; Superpatriot instructs Earth's heroes to launch an organized counter strike against the Martians; In Detroit the Deadly Duo and Liberty & Justice sneak into the Martian headquarters with the assistance of Labman; Savage Dragon heads to Mars with the assistance of Vanguard. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover by Claude St. Aubin. "Hard Rain," script by Dwight Jon Zimmerman, art by Claude St. Aubin; The Savage Dragon gets the best of the Martian invasion force. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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Based on the Story by Peter David (from The Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) #431-432). Written by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Liam Sharp and Robin Riggs.

Featuring the Incredible Hulk. Chilling all ages scary stories guest-starring some of Marvel Comics most popular characters.

Softcover, 96 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). All Ages

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Based on the Story by Peter David (from The Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) #431-432). Written by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Liam Sharp and Robin Riggs.

Featuring the Incredible Hulk. Chilling all ages scary stories guest-starring some of Marvel Comics most popular characters.

Softcover, 96 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). All Ages

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1st printing.

Written by Larry Hama. Art by Pat Chau and Mark Pennington.

Featuring the Uncanny X-Men. Chilling all ages scary stories guest-starring some of Marvel Comics most popular characters.

Softcover, 96 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). All Ages

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Written by Larry Hama. Art by Pat Chau and Mark Pennington.

Featuring the Uncanny X-Men. Chilling all ages scary stories guest-starring some of Marvel Comics most popular characters.

Softcover, 96 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). All Ages

Cover price $2.99.

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Features in this issue include: articles on Excalibur and Kazar; Incredible Hulk animated series episode guide part one; Steve Skroce interview part one; origin of The Punisher; interviews with Rob Liefeld, Boris Vallejo, and Julie Bell; historical article on Marvel in 1970; and more. Cover price $1.50.

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Story and Art by Tetsuro Ueyama. An all-new manga series! He's got a head of metal but a heart of gold -- The Terminator meets the Guyver in the all-new action series Metal Guardian Faust. When schoolgirl Rushiha is suddenly attacked by a humanoid robot, a guardian robot appears out of the blue to rescue her! Who sent him? And why does he insist on staying on as her permanent personal bodyguard? 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Bizarre Murderers. Cover by Don M. Haring Jr. Stories and art by Gregory Benton, Andi Watson, Garret Izumi, Gabby Gamboa, and John Marr. A comics anthology based on the notorious zine of the same title, featuring true tales of death, disaster and crime. The Beast of the Belfrey; Indianapolis; More Fun in Santa Cruz!; Ed Kemper; Looking for Qualtrough. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Dead Ends - Written by Jorge Gonzalez. Art by Ariel Olivetti & Pier Brito. Cover by Ariel Olivetti. Sabretooth and Mystique have Catalyst right where they want him! Will Destiny's predictions come true? And can Mystique drag Sabretooth back to X-Factor after they finish their dirty deeds? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.