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Comic books April 1997

  • Issue #64
    Betty and Veronica Double Digest (1987 Archie) 64
  • Issue #1
    Billy Dogma (1997) 1

    By Dean Haspiel. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #1
    Black Cross Dirty Work (1997) 1

    Story and art by Chris Warner. The future can be a tough place to make a living -- especially in an America-gone-to-hell in the every-man-for-himself, lingering death of worldwide economic collapse. Still, there's always a demand for a man with the right kind of skills, and nobody is better at what he does than Conrad. This time out, he's riding shotgun for a dangerous, gun-running brunette with a penchant for playing both sides against the middle -- which is exactly where Conrad finds himself standing when it all hits the fan! Chris Warner's Black Cross graced the cover and interiors of the very first issue of Dark Horse Presents and has been featured in many short stories since. This is the first full-length, full-color Black Cross adventure -- expanded and colored from the 13-page story that was serialized years ago in the original Dark Horse Insider. FC. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #6
    Black Lamb (1996) 6
    Published Apr 1997 by Helix.
  • Issue #9
    Blade of the Immortal (1996) 9

    Call of the Worm: Part 1 of 3 - Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. The curse of the blood worm is what keeps Manji alive -- slit his throat or stab him in the heart and those mystical worms will force his body to heal. This immortal curse will not be lifted until Manji has killed one thousand evil men. So what is he to do when one of these evil men is himself afflicted with the same curse? It's a deathless, bloody showdown between two immortal samurai in Blade of the Immortal: Call of the Worm! This latest chapter in the saga of Manji features original pinups by some of the comics industry's greatest talents, including Kelley Jones, Jae Lee, Gil Kane, Dick Giordano, Dan Brereton, Gary Gianni, and Paul Grist. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $3.95.

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  • Issue #1
    Blank Tapes Boots Salads (1997) 1
  • Issue #3
    Bombastic (1997 Screaming Dodo Studios) 3

    Story and art by Brian Clopper. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #27
    Bone (1991 1st Printing) 27

    1st Printing. Cover by Jeff Smith. Untitled story, script and art by Jeff Smith; Instead of stealing the townspeople's treasure, Phoney Bone accidentally captures the Red Dragon. 36 pgs., B&W. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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    $25 Cartoon Books Bone Bone #4 - The Dragonslayer VG+
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  • Issue #16
    Bone (1996 Image/Cartoon Books Reprint Series) 16

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    $3 Bone #16 - Apr 1997 - Vol.2 - Image Comics - 8.0 VF

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  • Issue #3
    Book of Fate (1997) 3
    Published Apr 1997 by DC.

    Written by Keith Giffen. Art and cover by Ron Wagner and Bill Reinhold. Fate discovers the war between Order and Chaos. 36 pages, full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #2
    Books of Faerie (1997) 2

    When King Obrey is killed in battle by his nephew Auberon, a grief-stricken Titania reluctantly marries her husband's murderer. Trapped in a loveless marriage, Titania sneaks back to the Earthworld and finds solace in the arms of Tamlin the Falconer--just as Auberon decides it's time to produce an heir to the throne. Written by Bronwyn Carlton. Art by Peter Gross. Painted cover by Hermann Mejia. Mature Readers. FC, 32 pg. Rebax Format. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #35
    Books of Magic (1994) 35

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    $9 THE BOOKS OF MAGIC #35 APR 1997 First Issue DC Vertigo Comic NM

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  • Issue #2
    Boondoggle (1997 Caliber) 2

    Cover by Steve Stegelin and Mark Oakley. Story and art by Steve Stegelin. Stegelins Bloom County-like strip, featuring Bumper and his animal and human friends commenting on current events, makes the jump to Calibers all-ages line Tapestry after appearing in college newspapers in the Midwest. Final issue of the series; Boondoggle was later briefly revived in the 2000s as a webcomic. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #2
    Brainbanx (1997) 2
    Published Apr 1997 by DC.
  • Issue #42
    Cable (1993 1st Series) 42

    Cover pencils by Randy Green, inks by Scott Hanna. Tolerance, script by Todd DeZago, pencils by Randy Green, inks by Scott Hanna; Marrow and Callisto crash a Lila Cheney concert where Cable is forcing himself to try and have a good time. 44 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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    $4 Cable #42 Marvel Comics 1997 NM- Storm Callisto Marrow Lila Cheney
    $10 CABLE (1993 1st Series) #42 VF- 7.5 COVER BY: RANDY GREEN & SCOTT HANNA

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  • Issue #6
    Captain America (1996 2nd Series) 6

    Industrial Revolution epilogue. "Soldiers" Guest-starring Cable. Plot by Rob Liefeld. Script by Jeph Loeb. Pencils by Rob Liefeld (pp. 1-21) and Ian Churchill (pp 22-23). Inks by Jonathan Sibal and Lary Stucker. Cover by Rob Liefeld and Jonathan Sibal. The action is fast and furious onboard the SHIELD Helicarrier! As Captain America, Bucky, and Cable battle Modok, Baron Zemo, and the hordes of A.I.M.! Hold on, where did Cable come from? This is the Heroes Reborn Universe! Cable doesn't know how he got here either, but during the fight he realizes the man fighting alongside him is the Earth-616 Living Legend! However Cable time shifts away before he can explore the situation further! And after the battle, Cap meets with the director of SHIELD to discuss the future of the Avengers! Cameo appearances by Iron Man and the Heroes Reborn versions of Thor, Dum Dum Dugan, and Nick Fury. (Note: This story completes Rob Liefeld's stint on the second volume of Captain America.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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    $5 Captain America #6 Marvel 1997 NM- Rikki Barnes Cable MODOK Baron Zemo
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    4 days left Auction Captain America #6 (Marvel Comics April 1997) ROB LIEFELD COMICBOOK COVER

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  • Issue #1A
    Catfight Sweet Revenge (1997) 1A

    Regular cover by O'Clair Albert. Story by Joseph Adam. Art by Mike O'Hare. By night, teen Caitlyn becomes the dream warrior Catfight, a champion of children who also plays into the 1990s obsession with bad-girl cover art. Catfights worst enemy The Lolly-Pop Man returns; Caitlyns powers manifest in reality and Timmy comes out of his coma. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #1B
    Catfight Sweet Revenge (1997) 1B

    Cover 1B by O'Clair Albert. Story by Joseph Adam. Art by Mike O'Hare. By night, teen Caitlyn becomes the dream warrior Catfight, a champion of children who also plays into the 1990s obsession with bad-girl cover art. Catfights worst enemy The Lolly-Pop Man returns; Caitlyns powers manifest in reality and Timmy comes out of his coma. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #44
    Catwoman (1993 2nd Series) 44
    Published Apr 1997 by DC.

    Cover art by Jim Balent. She Cats Part III: Cat Fights, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Jim Balent, inks by Ray McCarthy and Rob Leigh; Catwoman and She-cat escape from Cybercat with the control device. Catwoman destroys the device when she finds out it's for terrorists; She-cat is arrested when Catwoman turns her in; She-cat revealed as Cassandra Cartland, an orphanage companion of Catwoman's. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #217
    Cerebus (1977-2004 Aardvark-Vanaheim) 217

    Guys 17. Cerebus and Joanne start a real relationship, but she isnt aware that hes planning to leave. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim; backgrounds by Gerhard. Backup story: Correspondence From Hell, Part 1, by Alan Moore and Dave Sim. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #3
    Challengers of the Unknown (1997 DC 3rd Series) 3

    Cover pencils by John Paul Leon, inks by Shawn Martinbrough. Threshold, script by Len Kaminski and Steven D. Grant (plot and scripting assist), pencils by John Paul Leon, inks by Shawn Martinbrough; The Challengers fly to Dayton, Ohio to investigate a corpse turned literally inside-out. Article discussing the process of producing each issue of Challengers of the Unknown. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #2A
    Chastity Theatre of Pain (1997) 2A

    Standard edition. Cover art by Josue Justiniano. Theatre of Pain Act 2, script by Brian Pulido, art by Josue Justiniano; Chastity splits her nights between hanging with her boyfriend's punk band and assassinating vampires for the Countess; The vampire council meets and tries to discover who is killing off their most powerful members; Fed up with doing the Countess' dirty work, Chastity threatens to quit until her benefactress kidnaps Billy to compel her to continue her bloody task. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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    $10 Chastity Theatre of Pain #2 Justiniano Cover Chaos Comics 1997 Brian Pulido 9.2
    $15 CHAOS! COMICS CHASTITY THEATRE OF PAIN #2 (OF 3) April 1997 NM

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  • Issue #2B
    Chastity Theatre of Pain (1997) 2B

    Virgin cover. Cover art by Josue Justiniano. Theatre of Pain Act 2, script by Brian Pulido, art by Josue Justiniano; Chastity splits her nights between hanging with her boyfriend's punk band and assassinating vampires for the Countess; The vampire council meets and tries to discover who is killing off their most powerful members; Fed up with doing the Countess' dirty work, Chastity threatens to quit until her benefactress kidnaps Billy to compel her to continue her bloody task. 36 pgs. $2.95.

  • Vol. 28 #10
    Cinefantastique (1970) Vol. 28 #10

    Vol 28, Num 10, #127; Space Truckers, Lost HIghway, Crash, Anaconda, Men in Black Cover price $5.95.

  • Vol. 3 #5
    Cinescape (1994) Vol. 3 #5
    Published Apr 1997 by Mania Ent..

    March/April 1997 - Joel Schumacher, George Clooney, Chris O'Donnell and Arnold Schwarzenegger discuss Batman and Robin; George Lucas interview; article on the 20th Anniversary re-release of Star Wars; Christian Slater, Randy Quaid and Minnie Driver discuss The Flood; article on Pocket Books' Star Trek: New Frontier ficton series, including an interview with Peter David; Claudia Christian and Richard Biggs talk Babylon 5; Joss Whedon discusses Buffy the Vampire Slayer Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #2
    Classic Star Wars Han Solo at Stars' End (1997) 2

    Based on the story by Brian Daley. Adapted by Archie Goodwin. Art by Alfredo Alcala. With the help of a droid named Blue Max, Han Solo has defied the Corporate Authority by divining the location of Stars' End, a secret prison where the Authority keeps its political prisoners. But a traitor in their midst almost ends the quest and, during their escape, Chewbacca is captured and taken to Stars' End! Before, there was always a chance that Han might cut and run, but now his best friend is being held captive by the bloodthirsty Authority and nothing will stop him from attempting a rescue! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #11
    Classics Illustrated Study Guides (1997 Acclaim) 11

    Classics Illustrated Study Guides (1997 Acclaim) 11 features The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain. Art by Arnold Hicks. Includes an essay by Andrew J. Hoffman, Ph.D. Square-bound softcover, full color, 5.25-in. x 7.5-in. 64 pages. Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #3
    Code of Honor (1997) 3

    Painted cover art by Brad Parker. Code Of Honor Part 3: The Street, script by Chuck Dixon, painted art by Bob Wakelin, Derick Gross, and Paul Lee; The major heroes are abducted to the Secret Wars and the police have to deal with the super baddies; Jeff's partner is killed by Abomination; Jeff and his wife separate. Ghost Rider back cover art by Tristan Shane. 52 pgs. $5.95. Cover price $5.95.

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    $5 CODE OF HONOR VOL1 #3 MARVEL 1997 - TRADE PAPERBACK
    $15 Code of Honor #1-4
    2 days left Auction CODE OF HONOR TO PROTECT & SERVE THE MARVEL UNIVERSE COMICS BK #3 1997 NEAR-MINT
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    5 days left Auction Code of Honor Comic Book #3 Marvel Comics 1997 NEW UNREAD VERY FINE/NEAR MINT

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  • Issue #2
    Codename Scorpio (1996) 2

    Story by Miljenko Horvatic. Art and cover by Esad T. Ribic. Translation by Darko Macan and Tanja Jambrisak. A sci-fi action series set in a ravaged future in which isolated settlements are all that remain of human civilization. Exiled from Marinopolis, Scorpio struggles to survive on the contaminated wastes of future Earth. His partner Savannah fights for permission to mount a rescue mission, but Kurgen and the High Priest Jackson block her efforts to go through official channels. The first work in English by future Marvel superstar artist Esad Ribic. 24 pages, Full Color. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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  • Vol. 5 #2
    Collecting Toys Vol. 5 #2

    Vol. 5 #2. Features on the history, nostalgia and value of toys. In this issue, "Vipers! A new diecast", "Midgetoy's 50 year diecast heritage" and more. 8.1/-in. x 11-in. 82 pages, full color Cover price $3.95.

  • Issue #46
    Comic Book Marketplace (1991 Gemstone) 46

    The 1950's Strangest Genre...Atom Age Comics! Don't miss this nostalgic, fascinating and in-depth look at the 1950's strangest genre...Atom Age Comics! Written during the era of McCarthyism, Communist paranoia and the Cold War, titles like Atom Age Combat, Atomic War, and World War III predicted a future filled with nuclear devastation and world-wide holocaust! These 1950's gems have already begun an upward spiral in popularity, and CBM is the first on the scene! B&W with color gallery. Cover price $4.95.

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    2 hours left Auction COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE #46, 1997 - The Atomic Age Genre - VF

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  • Issue #133
    Comics Revue (1984-2009 Comics Interview) 133

    Newspaper comic strip reprints: Tarzan, Modesty Blaise, The Phantom, Flash Gordon, Steve Canyon. Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #3035
    Commando for Action and Adventure (1993 UK) 3035

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

  • Issue #3036
    Commando for Action and Adventure (1993 UK) 3036

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

  • Issue #3037
    Commando for Action and Adventure (1993 UK) 3037

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

  • Issue #3038
    Commando for Action and Adventure (1993 UK) 3038

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

  • Issue #3039
    Commando for Action and Adventure (1993 UK) 3039

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

  • Issue #3040
    Commando for Action and Adventure (1993 UK) 3040

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

  • Issue #3041
    Commando for Action and Adventure (1993 UK) 3041

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

  • Issue #3042
    Commando for Action and Adventure (1993 UK) 3042

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

  • Issue #4
    Copybook Tales (1996) 4

    Young at Being Old. Story by J. Torres. Art and cover by Tim Levins. Slave Labor Graphics continues the series about the struggles of an aspiring comic-book writer, previously a self-published minicomic. Jamie feels old after hanging with his younger brother, so he tries to relive his glory days in a mosh pit. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #110
    Cracked Collectors Edition (1974) 110

    80 pages. Dog Issue. Bonus: fake Mars Attacks cards. All reprints with art by John Severin and others. Parodies of "101 Dalmations," "Beethoven's 2nd," "A Few Good Men," and more. Frank Cummings cover. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #3A
    Creed Cranial Disorder (1996) 3A

    Regular cover by Trent Kaniuga. Story and art by Trent Kaniuga. Following the Creed 2nd series, the dream world takes a new twist. Average kid Mark Farley is able to enter and even control a dream dimension, aided by the mysterious talking frog named C.J. when all he really wants to do is impress his classmate, Mary. Mark must save reality from the Aqua-Skeeziks and their leader, General Eluvio, while Mary tries to return to her body. Final issue of the series; followed by Creed The Good Ship and the New Journey Home. 24 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #3B
    Creed Cranial Disorder (1996) 3B

    Variant cover by Ethan Van Sciver. Story and art by Trent Kaniuga. Following the Creed 2nd series, the dream world takes a new twist. Average kid Mark Farley is able to enter and even control a dream dimension, aided by the mysterious talking frog named C.J. when all he really wants to do is impress his classmate, Mary. Mark must save reality from the Aqua-Skeeziks and their leader, General Eluvio, while Mary tries to return to her body. Final issue of the series; followed by Creed The Good Ship and the New Journey Home. Cover by future superstar artist Ethan Van Sciver. 24 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #8
    Curse of the Spawn (1996) 8

    Cover pencils by Dwayne Turner. Carnival of Souls, script by Alan McElroy, pencils by Dwayne Turner, inks by Danny Miki; Suture takes her revenge on the dirty cops that killed her. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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    6 days left Auction CURSE OF THE SPAWN # 8 VF NEWSSTAND VARIANT DWAYNE TURNER IMAGE COMICS 1997

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  • Issue #8
    Cyberella (1996) 8
    Published Apr 1997 by Helix.

    Silent Weapons, Quiet Wars: Part 8 of 8 - Written by Howard Chaykin. Art and Cover by Don Cameron. In the climactic conclusion to the first Cyberella storyline, Cyberella is forced to battle a transformed and dangerous BTIII as an imploding wormhole threatens to suck Slangeliego into the depths of Hell. Can the 21st century's virtual heroine survive? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

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    $2 Cyberella #8 ~ Helix (DC Comics)
    $2 Cyberella Comic Issue 8 April 1997 Helix DC Comics
    $9 CYBERELLA #8 APR 1997 DC/Helix NM

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  • Issue #32
    Cyberforce (1993 2nd Series) 32
  • Issue #363
    Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 363

    Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Karl Kesel. The City That Never Sleeps!, script by Karl Kesel, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Cam Smith and Paul Neary; DD has an encounter with the villanious Insomnia who also turns out to be Karen's boss at the radio station. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #3
    Dark Horse Classics Aliens vs. Predator (1997) 3

    Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Phil Norwood and Karl Story. Cover by Michael Dubisch. "Let sleeping dogs lie," Momma always said. But she also said, "Be kind to animals." So what do you do if you think the "sleeping dog" is injured? The ranchers at Prosperity Wells opt for the latter. Too bad for them the "animal" isn't a dog -- it's a Predator. And they're about to learn Momma's third little axiom: "No good deed goes unpunished." Fox's two greatest horror properties, Aliens and Predator, go at it tooth and claw in this very first meeting, presented to an all-new audience as part of the Dark Horse Classics line! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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    $9 Dark Horse Classics Aliens vs. Predator #3 VF+ 8.5 1997 Randy Stradley

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  • Issue #2
    Dark Horse Classics Star Wars Dark Empire (1997) 2

    Written by Tom Veitch. Art by Cam Kennedy. Cover by Dave Dorman. After losing Luke to a bizarre energy storm, Han and Leia return to the Rebel Fleet, only to find that the New Republic is being attacked by Imperial forces. Giant World Devastators wreak havoc on the planets sympathetic to the New Rupublic. Quick to respond, Han, Chewie, and Lando rush to the Rebels' aid. Meanwhile, Luke has been captured by the Imperials and taken before the resurrected Emperor Palpatine. Realizing it is the only way he can hope to fight the Emperor, Luke submits himself to the dark side of the force and becomes the Emperor's disciple. Galaxies away, Leia senses Luke's plight and vows to rescue him. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.