Comic books January 1998

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Deluxe Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Batman: Black and White (1996) #1-4. Written by Brian Bolland, Neil Gaiman, Chuck Dixon, and Dennis O'Neil. Art by Simon Bisley, Jim Lee, Bruce Timm, and Joe Kubert. Cover by Mike Mignola. The award-winning Batman Black & White mini-series is collected here! Softcover, 7 1/4-in. x 11-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

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Cover art by Paul Johnson. Spook, part 1 starring Batman and The Spook, script by James Robinson, art by Paul Johnson; while snowbound in a mansion, Bruce Wayne and other businessmen find that someone or something is killing them off one by one. 32 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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THE SPIRIT OF 2000: Part 2 of 2. Gothamageddon? - Written by Alan Grant. Art by Mark Buckingham & Wayne Faucher. Painted Cover by Chris Moeller. Batman and guest star Fate journey to an eerie place not of this Earth to battle with the Spirits of 2000, who have seized Malochia's soul. At stake is nothing less than the fate of humanity! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $59.00 View scans Paper: White Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back; Significant scuff(s) inner well Label #1397061018

"Punishment." This final installment of the critically acclaimed prestige format series finds Harvey Dent releasing a number of rogues from Arkham Asylum. All the various plot threads from previous issues are neatly resolved, and the ending offers a genuine surprise. Includes plot points that tie in to Batman Dark Victory. Script by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Tim Sale. Cover price $4.95.

Batman's first attempt to bring down the Predators has failed and his only recourse is to set a trap for them in his own backyard: Wayne Tower. But while Batman fights for his life high above Gotham City, the younger of the two Predators sets out on a hunting trip of his own: to track an unsuspecting Tim Drake and his friends, who are taking in a drive-in movie. Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and cover by Rodolfo Damaggio and Robert Campanella. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

2nd and later printing.

Story and art by Yukito Kishiro.

Alita, is a powerful cyborg with a soft heart and a mysterious past. Her second lease on life isn't easy: her heart is broken, she gains and loses friends to the cruel world of the Scrapyard far below the Utopian city of Tiphares, and she serves many masters in her quest to protect the innocent and create a new life for herself.

A cross between Star Trek and Blade Runner, this series constantly challenges the reader's definition of what it means to be human. Mad scientist Desty Nova resurrects the brain of Zapan - the Hunter-Warrior whose pride Alita has injured one too many times - and grafts it with a deadly Berserker body. Now, nothing can stop Zapan from exacting his revenge on Alita and all the Scrapyard inhabitants. Will Alita sacrifice herself to save her friends and other innocents?

Softvover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W.

Cover price $15.95.

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Challenge 7: To Take Tiphares: Conquest - Story and Art by Yukito Kishiro. When Alita finally reaches Tiphares, she finds the city in the sky is quite different from the utopia her late lover Hugo longed to visit! Don't miss the startling conclusion to beautiful cyborg Alita's courageous quest! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover by Chris Scalf. "The Law of Volahd" (part 2 of 2), script by James Kuhoric and Chris Scalf, art by Chris Scalf; The fleet attempts to hide behind a moon cluster from the Cylons; Apollo and crew discover that Volahd is a Cylon and with the aid of local rebels, the Cylon base ship is pulled down on a collision course with the city of Salis; Various prisoners discuss their desired fate of prisoner Baltar. Epilogue to "The Law of Volahd," script by James Kuhoric, pencils by Chris Scalf, inks by Chris Scalf. Galactica leading the fleet by Robert Scott. Based on the classic television series. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Gareth Hinds. The Devil's Bargain: "To earn this reward, you must spend seven years without bathing, cutting your hair or nails, combing, shaving, brushing your teeth, changing your clothes, or sleeping in a bed. If you die before the seven years is up, you are mine. If you survive, limitless wealth is yours." Softcover, 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

The Beatles Book (also known as Beatles Monthly) was a long-running fanzine produced by Beat Publications that was dedicated to the legacy of the incredible pop-culture phenomenon known as The Beatles. First published in August 1963, the magazine ran until production stopped with the 77th issue published in December,1969. It was revived in May, 1976, reprinting the first 77 issues with a few pages of added content. Beat Publications then continued producing new issues in October, 1982 until the publication ultimately ceased production with issue #321 printed in January, 2003. 6" x 8", 46 pages, B&W.

1st printing. Written by Ingrid Pitt. Foreword by Ken Russell. Ingrid Pitt uses her unique experiences as a leading star in Hammer, Amicus, and other leading Horror production companies to lift the coffin lid on the vampire phenomenon, in folklore, literature, and film. Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 192 pages. Text (with PC?PB&W Photographs)

Created and illustrated by Holly Golightly. Standard cover. Cover price $2.95.

Created and illustrated by Holly Golightly. Luxury edition. Cover price $2.95.

Created and illustrated by Holly Golightly. Nude edition. Cover price $2.95.

Standard cover. Illustrated by Holly Golightly, Lloyd Meek, and Rick Davis. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Luxury Edition. Illustrated by Holly Golightly, Lloyd Meek, and Rick Davis. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers.

Photo Edition. Illustrated by Holly Golightly, Lloyd Meek, and Rick Davis. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $3.95.

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Written by Kathleen Webb, Mike Pellowski, and Dan Parent. Art by Dan DeCarlo and Henry Scarpelli. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. While over at Betty's house studying, Veronica takes advantage of every instance she's alone to search Betty's bedroom for her diary. Bored, the girls wander the mall looking for a change in their everyday existence. Feeling that she's not idolized enough, Veronica hires a pair of musicians to follow her around and play a fanfare when she enters a building. Fold-in Kit Kat ad, art by Jack Davis. Fun And Funky Fashions page with Betty and Veronica by Dan Parent and Rudy Lapick. 36 pages, full color. $1.75. Cover price $1.50.

1st printing. By Andy Mangels. At last an X-FILES book that tells you about ALL of the show's incredible actors. Episode by episode, for the first four seasons, BEYOND MULDER AND SCULLY takes you through every plot and introduces you to the guest actors who make the show so chilling yet so believable. The book includes 31 actor interviews and over 100 actor profiles. Softcover, 248 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

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Cover art by Bill Fugate. The Clock That Turned Back Time! starring Thunder Girl, script by Gary Carlson, pencils by Tim Stiles, inks by Shawn Van Briesen. Shadow Lady, script and art by Jerry Acerno. He's The Last Word In Justice! starring The Absolute, script by Daniel Wilson, art by Darren Goodhart; Walt Simonson Manhunter tribute. Dangerous Spooky Theatre! starring Johnny Ruckus and The Monster Patrol, script and art by Frank Kurtz; Captain Action tribute. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Written by Jonathan Vankin, Paul Kirchner, Steve Vance and Anina Bennett. Art by various. Cover by Glenn Barr. Things go from bad to worse in this compendium of the best of the worst of practically everything! An array of comics' most talented artists--Eddie Campbell, Joe Sacco, Phil Jimenez, Colleen Doran, Darick Robertson and many more--turn their attentions to legendarily terrible "bad guys" (both real and fictional), artists, scientific movements, places and historical events. From Dracula to Liberace, from Las Vegas to Stalinist purges, no stone is left unturned! Mature Readers. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

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All-new limited series featuring never-before-revealed information concerning Bishop, the X-Men's time-tossed warrior! Written by John Ostrander. Art by Steve Epting and Mark Prudeaux. Cover price $2.50.

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Accused of murder, Bishop is hunted by the force he once led--the X.S.E.! Meanwhile, Rook, the evil telepath that framed Bishop, fans the flames of the human/mutant war! But which side will the infamous Hellfire Club side with? Written by John Ostrander. Art by Steve Epting, Nick Napolitano, Mark Prudeaux, Robert Jones, Andrew Pepoy and Steve Moncuse. Cover price $2.50.

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Dreamsong: Part 7 of 7 - Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. It's the final showdown between Makie and Manji, but this time the immortal swordsman has met his match. When the dust settles, it is Manji who has fallen, and Rin who has to come to his aid. Now his life hangs on Rin's answer to Makie's question: is it right to kill for vengeance? Will Rin come up with the right answer? 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $2.95.

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"Hot Metal" - Continues next issue. Bloodshot begins his most shocking battle yet...against X-O Manowar! With clearance from the X-O editorial team, this confrontation is set to be the ugliest, dirtiest, most vicious super-hero fight in comic book history! And if you're putting your pennies on the guy with the ion cannons, you may have another thing coming! When this story arc is over, the comic book world will see Bloodshot in a whole new light! Written by Len Kaminski, with art and cover by Sal Velluto and Steve Geiger. FC, 32 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

"Apocalypse Now and Then" - Raymond Garrison, the man who would be Bloodshot, began his journey as a government "spook" on the Ho Chi Min trail. But old blood doesn't dry easily, and there's still hell to pay in Da Nang! Could Garrison have been sleeping with the enemy? Beware the Warcat! Written by Len Kaminski and D.G. Chichester, with art by Sal Velluto, Alex Maleev, Bob Almond and Mark McKenna. Cover by Sal Velluto and Steve Geiger. FC, 32 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

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1st Printing. Cover art by Jeff Smith. Untitled story, script and art by Jeff Smith; While escaping from Roque Ja, Fone Bone and Smiley Bone discover an abandoned temple in the mountains. Tales From The Bog preview, script and art by Marcus Lusk. Article on the 1997 Pogofest. You Know You're A Bone Fan When... article. 1st Printing. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant. Art and cover by Keith Giffen. Fate and Lobo go bar hopping. 36 pages, full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

2nd Edition (Paper Tiger) - 2nd and later printings. Written by Montse Sant. Art by Ciruelo Cabral. Who has not felt a fascination for that most breathtaking of creatures, the dragon? Whether portrayed as a servant of evil or the guardian of truth and good, the myths and legends surrounding the dragon weave a magic spell which can only truly be brought to life by a great artist. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. NOTE: First English Edition, published by Paper Tiger in Great Britain.

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Fanzine published for the benefit of the Burroughs Bibliophiles. Tarzan Stories and articles. Feature on Woody Strode and Gordon Scott. Softcover 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 36 Pages B&W. Cover price $7.00.

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Cover pencils by Jose Ladronn, inks by Juan Vlasco. The Hellfire Hunt Part 3: And He Shall Be Called...Man !, script by James Robinson, pencils by Jose Ladronn, inks by Juan Vlasco and Scott Hanna; Cable and Irene are off to London to stop Shaw and Pierce from awakening the Harbringer of Apocalypse; They fail. 56 pgs. $2.99. Cover price $2.99.

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Add to cart CGC 9.8 $79.99 View scans Paper: White Label #4370759025 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Heroes Return. "The Return of Steve Rogers: Captain America!" Story by Mark Waid. Art by Ron Garney and Bob Wiacek. One year ago the greatest heroes in the Marvel Universe, the Avengers and Fantastic Four, fought the mutant menace known as Onslaught and were sucked into an alternate universe. The Sentinel of Liberty has returned from the pocket universe of the Heroes Reborn just in time to face off against the cybernetic killer known as Lady Deathstrike! With Wolverine's arch nemesis at his back and a madman with his finger on the trigger of a bomb filled with poisonous gas that will murder thousands in front of him, can even Captain America prevail in this impossible situation? Of course, Cap always finds a way to wins! NOTE: Though I'm not a big fan of relaunches, the Heroes Return stuff is some of my favorite. As a comic fan, I can't recommend Thor (1998-2004 2nd Series) #1-84 and Captain America (1998-2001 3rd Series) #1-50 enough. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $2.99.

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Variant Sunburst cover - "The Return of Steve Rogers, Captain America" Double-Sized issue. Script by Mark Waid. Pencils by Ron Garney. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Ron Garney and Bob Wiacek. Following the events of the Heroes Reborn The Return (1997) limited series, Captain America returns to the Marvel Universe (aka Earth-616). And surprisingly, the Living Legend reappears in the Land of the Rising Sun! As Cap walks through the streets of Tokyo, he notices a giant statue of himself! Wow, the commercialization of the star-spangled avenger went to the next level while he was missing! When Steve Rogers investigates his newfound stardom, he runs across a terrorist cell trying to take Japan back to the feudal age! And then he runs into Lady Deathstrike! Inside a packed movie theater, the Sentinel of Liberty battles Lady Deathstrike and the terrorists to save the frightened patrons! Welcome back Cap! Cameo appearances by the Fantastic Four, Sharon Carter, and the Red Skull. (Notes: Captain America's chronology continues from Captain America (2nd series) #13. The gatefold cover recaps Cap's participation in the battle vs. Onslaught and his time in the Heroes Reborn Universe. Mark Waid begins his second scripting run on the Captain America title. His first run comprised the final eleven issues of the Captain America 1st series. This issue includes a 2-page feature with Ron Garney explaining his process for developing the wraparound cover for issue #1A.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.99.

Sunburst variant cover Dynamic Forces edition signed by Mark Waid and Ron Garney. Includes certificate of authenticity. Cover price $2.99.

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An introduction to the MARVEL SUPER HEROES ADVENTURE GAME, using Captain America and Baron Zemo. Originally came as polybagged item with Wizard Magazine.

1st printing. Story and art by Matt Howarth. What do ninjas, a bullet-proof woman, and rock music have in common? Find out in this original graphic novel by the master of Graphic Weirdness. Softcover, 88 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Cover art by Glenn Barr. Recycling Daze, script by Michael Kraiger, art by Glenn Barr; Chicken is not interested in recycling until Cow explains that he can get money for returning some items; Of course, his greed brings him into contact with the Red Guy, who is running a junkyard. La Dia de los Kabongs starring Quick Draw McGraw, script by Sam Henderson, art by Bill Alger; Confusion results when the Kabongs of many nations (and their sidekicks) argue over who is the original Kabong - until the giant Kabong of Mars arrives to tell them all to calm down. Facts and statistics about various ways of recycling. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover art by Jim Balent. Nightcrossed, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Jim Balent, inks by John Stanisci; The Headhunter has figured out Catwoman's identity but fortunately he kills himself. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover by Bradley Walton and Jim Schumaker; back cover by Randy Green and Rick Ketcham. Story by Bradley Walton. Art by Bradley Walton and Jim Schumaker. The third series of Cavewoman adventures. While Cavewoman pursues the female Bigfoot, the creature has a close encounter with Klyde, the giant ape. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover art by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds). Rick's Story 7, script by Dave Sim, art by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds); Cerebus wrestles with his conscience. Mama's Boy article by Sim. 28 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.