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Comic books May 1997

  • Issue #24
    Uncle Scrooge Adventures in Color by Carl Barks (1996) 24

    Magazine-size (square-bound) reprints of stories by Carl Barks. In this issue: "The Twenty-four Carat Moon" and "The Magic Ink." Also "The Color of Truth is Gray" article by Dana Gabbard and Geoffrey Blum. Originally came factory bagged with a trading card. Full color; 36 pages, standard paper stock, cardstock cover, squarebound. NOTE: May or may not come with trading card. Cover price $8.95.

  • Issue #2
    Unknown Soldier (1997 Vertigo) 2

    The search for the Unknown Soldier continues: CIA agent William Clyde uncovers chilling new information about the legendary covert operative, and has a bloody, face-to-face encounter with the murderous black op known as Screwball. Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Kilian Plunkett. Cover by Tim Bradstreet. Mature Readers. FC, 32 pg. Rebax Format. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #2
    Untold Legend of Captain Marvel (1997) 2

    Hero - Written by Tom Brevoort & Mike Kanterovich. Art by Scott Kolins & John Lowe. Cover by Scott Kolins. Continuing the early days of the legendary space-faring hero! Mar-Vell's quest for the missing Kree military genius runs into a snag when he crosses paths with Deathbird and the Imperial Guard! And by the time this star war is over, they all may fall victim to the parasitic Brood! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

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    7 days left Auction 1997 Marvel Comics - The Untold Legend of Captain Marvel #2 (VF)

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  • Issue #21
    Untold Tales of Spider-Man (1995) 21

    Spider-Man and the X-Men tackle a fake mutant "Menace!" Characters: Spider-Man; Liz Allan; Betty Brant; Flash Thompson; Jason Ionello; Aunt May Parker; Anna Watson; Zelda; Cyclops; Jean Grey; Angel; Iceman; Beast; Menace; Mutantmen. Written by Kurt Busiek, with art by Pat Olliffe and Al Williamson. Cover by Pat Olliffe. Cover price $0.99.

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    $8 UNTOLD TALES OF SPIDERMAN 21 NM 1997 AMAZING SPIDERMAN 1995 SERIES LB6

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  • Issue #27A
    Vamperotica (1994) Red Reign 27A
  • Issue #2
    Vampirella vs. Hemorrhage (1997) 2
  • Issue #3
    Vauxhall (1997) 3
  • Issue #1
    Velvet Tales of the Assassin (1997) 1

    By C.J. Henderson. 32 pgs. B&W with color cover. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #3
    Venom on Trial (1997) 3
    • Paper: White
    • Label #1554550077
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Guest-starring Spider-Man, Carnage and Daredevil! Venom's media circus explodes into an all-out throw down in the center ring! Plus: Venom is offered a Faustian deal to save his life and secure his freedom, but will he take it? And if he does, what will it mean to his status quo and to the rest of the Marvel Universe? Written by Larry Hama. Art and cover by Josh Hood and Derek Fisher. Cover price $1.95.

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  • Issue #8
    Vermillion (1996) 8
    Published May 1997 by DC.

    Untitled story by Lucius Shepard. Art and cover by John Totleben. As Johnathan Cave tries to cope with the horrors he has seen recently, he sets off on a drinking tour of the seedier sights of Vermillion. In an old carnival boardwalk he may find the seeds to his spiritual salvation. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #63
    Veronica (1989 Archie) 63

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Beware of Aware-ness," script by Barbara Slate, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica reads a book on heightened awareness, then takes the lessons taught to the extreme. "Non-sense of Style," script by Barbara Slate, art by Dan DeCarlo; Another student begins following Veronica around, imitating everything she does; So to dissuade her, Veronica fakes the girl into buying the ugliest clothes in town and chasing Jughead. Veronica's Spectacular Spring Looks fashion page, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Model Daughter," script by George Gladir, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Lodge is surprised to learn that Veronica does something other than buy clothes and chase boys. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #2
    Waiting Place (1997 Slave Labor) 2

    Just a Sentimental Old Love Story. Story by Sean McKeever. Art and cover by Brendon Fraim and Brian Fraim. The acclaimed teen drama by Sean McKeever, later a writer for mainstream comics such as Spider-Man. Scott, a video-store clerk in Northern Plains, spends his time alphabetizing videos, waiting on rednecks and obsessing over ex-girlfriends. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #612
    Walt Disney's Comics and Stories (1940 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone) 612

    68 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

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  • Issue #46
    Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge Adventures (1987 Gladstone) 46
  • Issue #12
    Weapon Zero (1995 2nd Series) 12
  • Issue #1
    Weirdsville (1997) 1
  • Issue #29
    Wetworks (1994 1st Series Image) 29
  • Issue #97
    What If (1989 2nd Series) 97

    Cover art by Leonardo Manco. Last Light, script by James Felder, art by Leonardo Manco; Doctor Doom conquers Camelot; Black Knight and Nathaniel Richards appear. 44 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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    3 days left Auction What If? #97 Black Knight NM Marvel Comic 1997

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  • Issue #29
    White's Guide to Collecting Figures (1995) 29
  • Issue #38
    Wildcats Covert Action Teams (1992 Image) 38

    Survival of the Species: Part 2 of 4. "Hits and Mythos!" Story by Brandon Choi and Jonathon Peterson. Art by Mat Broome and Troy Hubbs. Last issue saw the revelation of the Puritans, a secretive and highly technologically advanced organization whose sole purpose is to eradicate all Kherubim and Daemonites from the face of the earth. Can Max Cash get to his brother, Grifter, in time to warn the Cats of the coming danger. What deadly secret does the Coda trained Olympia hide? Plus, introducing two new players, Mythos, the immortal human weapon, and Eve, a young woman brimming with immense psionic power. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #4
    Wildstorm Spotlight (1997) 4
  • Issue #1
    Wildstorm Swimsuit Special 1997 1

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    $9 Wildstorm Swimsuit Special 1997! (Image, 1997)
    $12 Wildstorm Swimsuit Edition 1 JOE CHIODO Cover 97 Image 1997 VF/NM

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  • Issue #14A
    Witchblade (1995) 14A
    Published May 1997 by Image.

    Cover pencils by Michael Turner, inks by D-Tron. Untitled Witchblade story, script by David Wohl (Co-Plot), Michael Turner (Co-Plot), Christina Z., and David Wohl (Script Assistant), pencils by Michael Turner, inks by D-Tron, Team Tron [Jeff De Los Santos, Jose Guillen, Marcia Chen]; While Jake and Joe try to keep Bruce from killing Lisa, Sara has a showdown with the real microwave killer, Dannette Boucher; Sara learns that Dannette has absorbed some of the power of the Witchblade as Irons tried to make her its wielder in the past and the power has ruined her life; Dannette has been killing her models to pacify the Witchblade and does not resist as Sara bows to her wishes and strips her of her power; This kills Dannette but, before she dies, she tells Sara that she is not the one who killed her father; Bruce mourns the loss of his mother. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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    $10 IMAGE TOP COW WITCHBLADE #14 May 1997 NM
    $25 Witchblade #14 Exclusive Gold Embossed Cover w/COA 1997 Top Cow/Image Comics
    $99 Witchblade #14 CGC 9.8 Embossed Gold Foil Edition Image/Top Cow 1997
    5 days left Auction Witchblade #14 | Michael Turner | Image Comics VF/NM- Adult Content
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  • Issue #69BU
    Wizard the Comics Magazine (1991) 69BU

    Wolverine/Ka-Zar cover by Andy Kubert & Jesse Delperdang. Not Polybagged. Matt Wagner and Steven T. Seagle discuss Sandman Mystery Theatre; Mark Waid and Andy Kubert discuss Ka-Zar; article on Amalgam Comics (wave 2), with comments from Dave Gibbons, Mark Waid, Karl Kesel, Kurt Busiek, Alan Grant, Barbara Kesel, Peter Milligan, Tom Peyer, Larry Hama and Keith Giffen; Dream Teams article includes the following illos: the Avengers by Phil Jimenez, Generation X by Chris Sprouse, Thor by Stuart Immonen, X-Factor by Bernard Chang, Boomer from X-Force by Tom Grummett; Q & A with Alex Ross; Basic Training by Tom Grummett; James Kochalka interview; Character Profile: Spider-Man; Creator Spotlight: Rick Veitch; Wizard Profile: Brian Augustyn. Cover price $4.55.

  • Issue #113
    Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 113
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4410413009
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Cover pencils by Adam Kubert, inks by Matt Banning. The Wind From the East, script by Larry Hama, pencils by Leinil Francis Yu, inks by Edgar Tadeo; Storm and Jean come over to check out Wolverine's new East Village digs but they find that he is being attacked by a Mime possessed by the spirit of Ogun. 44 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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    6 days left Auction Marvel Wolverine #113 Newsstand 1988 1st Ongoing Series X-Men Patch High Grade!!
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  • Issue #121
    Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 121

    Part 1 of 2 - "Stone May Grow!" Story and art by John Byrne. Wonder Womans body is reverting to the clay that she was first formed of by her mother, Hippolyta. But, returning to Themyscira, Diana finds that shes not the only Amazon so afflicted! Plus, Champion finally reveals his secret! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.

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    $4 WONDER WOMAN # 121 Vf 1997 JOHN BYRNE ARTEMIS
    6 days left Auction Wonder Woman #121 (May '97; DC) - John Byrne art and story; Jason Blood; great!

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  • Issue #6
    Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) Annual 6

    Pulp Heroes, the DCU Annuals event, continues with macabre Amazonian adventures. In the lead story, Wonder Woman recalls the macabre tale of her visit to the "Necropolis," the City of the Dead where she once journeyed as a teenager to restore a sister Amazon to the realm of the living. But how can even an Amazon imbued with the power of the gods survive this otherworldly city which is the source of all the world's horrors? Written by John Byrne, with art by Byrne and Tom Palmer. In the back-up story starring Artemis, an emissary from Hell arrives on Earth to bring the warrior back to the underworld. Why? She is to take over the sector of Hell left without a ruler when she killed her demon-lord "husband." Whether Artemis wants it or not, the throne is hers...unless she can trick the host of Hell into handing the crown over to another! Written by Joan Weis, with art by Ed Benes and Barb Kaalberg. Painted cover by Doug Beekman. 68 pages. Cover price $3.95.

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    1 day left Auction Wonder Woman Annual #6 (1997) Direct Edition

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  • Issue #2A
    Wrath of the Furies (1997 Avatar) 2A

    Regular cover edition. Cover price $3.00.

  • Issue #134
    X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 134
    Published May 1997 by Marvel.

    X-Factor: Underground! Part 3 of 3. "Child!" Story by Howard Mackie. Art by Eric Battle and Art Thibert. X-Factor searches feverishly for the mutant Trevor Chase. But, is there something far more sinister hiding behind this child's eyes? Plus, and old friend awakens. Cover price $1.95.

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    $3 X-Factor #134 (1997 1st Series) NM-, Underground, Mystique

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  • Issue #29
    X-Files (1995) 29
    Published May 1997 by Topps.

    Cover by Miran Kim. Remote Control. Part 3. Part 3 of 3. Story by John Rozum. Pencils by Charles Adlard and Gordon Purcell. Inks by Charles Adlard, Josef Rubinstein and company. Kidnapped by foreign agents, Mulder seems doomed. That is until a shadowy figure who has been following him the entire case decides he needs Mulder alive. He also offers Mulder the answers he has been seeking most of his adult life. But the price he asks may be more than Mulder is willing to pay. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #66
    X-Force (1991 1st Series) 66

    Cover pencils by Adam Pollina, inks by Mark Morales. Tragic Kingdom, script by John Francis Moore, pencils by Adam Pollina, inks by Mark Morales; Warpath makes a deal with his captor, Sledge; Dani Moonstar is an Agent of Shield. 44 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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    $17 X-Force #66-1997 nm- 9.2 X Men Newsstand Variant Cover Dani Moonstar Warpath Mak
    $78 X-FORCE #66 [1997] - CGC 9.8 - Marvel Comics - White Pages
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  • Issue #27
    X-Man (1995 Marvel) 27
    Published May 1997 by Marvel.

    Part 2 of 4 - "Blood Brothers!" Guest-starring Havok and Aurura (of Alpha Flight). Story by Terry Kavanagh. Art by Roger Cruz. Has Nate really joined the Dark Beast, Havok, and the Brotherhood? What does this mean for the future of mankind? Cover price $1.95.

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    $4 X-Man #27 (Marvel Comics May 1997)
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  • Issue #64
    X-Men (1991 1st Series) 64
    Published May 1997 by Marvel.

    Cover pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Art Thibert. Games of Deceit & Death Part 3, script by Scott Lobdell (Plot) and Ben Raab, pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Art Thibert; The battle for the elixir vitae concludes with the possible cure for the Legacy Virus being destroyed; Shang-Chi decides to return to the life of a hero; On the way back to the states, the X-Men are accosted by Operation Zero Tolerance. 44 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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    $3 X-MEN #64 NM 1997 :)
    $4 X-Men (1991): 64 Newsstand ~ VF ~ Shang-Chi ~ Combine Free ~ C15-491H
    $5 X-MEN - # 64 - MAY 1997 - VF
    5 days left Auction Marvel Comics X-Men #64 1997 High Grade (VF/NM 9.0) Carlos Pacheco Shang-Chi App
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  • Issue #4
    X-O Manowar (1996 2nd Series) 4

    "Special Delivery" - R.A.G.E. is back, with a vengeance! Revere has returned to wreak havoc on America once again, with a stolen experimental nuclear warhead set to destroy Los Angeles! Can X-O stop R.A.G.E.'s super-bomber from delivering its payload of mass destruction? Or is L.A. going to end up with a fate infinitely worse than the Washington Monument? Written by Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn, with art and cover by Sean Chen and Tom Ryder. FC, 32 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #10
    Xpose (Visual Imagination) 10

    The Fact and Fiction of the Unexplained. In this issue: Series creator Chris Carter on the future of The X-Files; rebirth - reincarnation...the evidence; Profiler - A. Martinez helps hunt for killers; Dark Skies - behind the scenes of the UFO show. Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects stories from XXXenophile (1989-1995 Palliard Press) #1-10. Written by Phil Foglio. Art by Phil Foglio, Bill Sienkiewicz, Colleen Doran, Geoff Darrow, Ruth Thompson, Lea Hernandez, John Workman, Steve Sullivan, Doug Rice, and Quinton Hoover. Cover by Phil Foglio and Bill Sienkiewicz. From the overactive imgination of Hugo-Award winning artist Phil Foglio comes the ctitically acclaimed erotic comic book XXXENOPHILE. Published in the last decades of the Twentieth Century by Palliard Press, the original series of humorous short stories lasted 11 issues. With Foglio at the helm, XXXENOPHILE featured some of the most talented and respected artists in comics and science fiction. It became a true fan-favorite, eagerly awaited and vehemently requested. The first five XXXENOPHILE Collections contain all of this early material in lasting book form, while subsequent volumes present all-new erotic stories in the same high-quality format. Softcover, 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

  • Issue #1-REP
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    Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects stories from XXXenophile (1989-1995 Palliard Press) #1-10. Written by Phil Foglio. Art by Phil Foglio, Bill Sienkiewicz, Colleen Doran, Geoff Darrow, Ruth Thompson, Lea Hernandez, John Workman, Steve Sullivan, Doug Rice, and Quinton Hoover. Cover by Phil Foglio and Bill Sienkiewicz. From the overactive imgination of Hugo-Award winning artist Phil Foglio comes the ctitically acclaimed erotic comic book XXXENOPHILE. Published in the last decades of the Twentieth Century by Palliard Press, the original series of humorous short stories lasted 11 issues. With Foglio at the helm, XXXENOPHILE featured some of the most talented and respected artists in comics and science fiction. It became a true fan-favorite, eagerly awaited and vehemently requested. The first five XXXENOPHILE Collections contain all of this early material in lasting book form, while subsequent volumes present all-new erotic stories in the same high-quality format. Softcover, 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

  • Issue #15
    Zu (1995-1997 Mu Press) 15

    Cover by Tom Milliorn. Stories and art by Chuck Melville, Kris Kreutzman, Bill Schmickle, and Darko Macan. An all-ages anthology of furry adventure and humor. Sergei: One Even Older Story; Felicia: Curse of the Repossessed; Robert & Katrina: To Boing or Not to Boing. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.