Comic books February 1998

Story, art and cover by Ted Nomura. Sometimes listed as Families of Altered Wars #50. In this alternate-history world, the Axis powers succeeded in extending the war into 1946, allowing artists Nomura and company to create fanciful jet fighters and other aircraft as part of Hitlers Luftwaffe air force. Hitler has an ambitious plan to use the German saucer force as part of a psychological warfare attack, reminiscent of the War of the Worlds radio broadcast. Meanwhile, U.S. forces in Japan encounter a Japanese armored walking war machine! Also featuring a retrospective of the Families of Altered Wars series on its 50th issue. Projekt Saucer, Part 3; Tigers of Terra Issues Recap. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Stories and art by Ted Nomura, Justo Miranda, and James Lake. Cover by Ted Nomura. In this alternate-history world, the Axis powers succeeded in extending the war into 1946, allowing artists Nomura and company to create fanciful jet fighters and other aircraft as part of Hitlers Luftwaffe air force. This tech manual gives detailed specifications on the various craft seen in the Projekt Saucer storyline from Luftwaffe: 1946 (Vol. 2). It also includes discusses the real-life foo fighter sightings over German airspace, which were at first thought to be some sort of strange new German superweapon. Introduction; Reichdreams Concept; Strange Phenomena in the German Skies During WWII; Circular Wing; The Flugelrad Concept; The Roto-Wing Concept; The VTOL Focke; The Coanda Effect; The Omega Diskus; Avro VZ-9 Avrocar; Luftwaffe: 1946: Projekt Saucer X-Profiles. 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

Cover by Mort Drucker (with illustrated border by John Caldwell). Stories and art by Drew Friedman, Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Anthony Barbieri and Bill Wray, Mike Snider, John Caldwell, Don (Duck) Edwing, Amy Gillett, Barry Liebmann, Tom Cheney, Desmond Devlin, John Prete, Sean Eisenporth, Jeff Kruse, Julie Klam, Leslie Sternbergh, Timothy Shamey, Marshall Vandruff, Tom Bunk, Grey Blackwell, Mort Drucker, Sam Viviano, Hermann Mejia, Angelo Torres, Irving Schild, Kevin Pope, Peter Kuper, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Parodies of 1990s pro wrestling and ESPN, featuring art by Angelo Torres and Mort Drucker. Plus a spoof of home-renovation shows with art by Sam Viviano. Comedy-writing school, featuring art by noted caricaturist Drew Friedman. A strip with art by underground comix artist Leslie Sternbergh. Mad's takes on college tours, Super Bowl betting, and drag racing. Melvin & Jenkins, Monroe, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Pro Wrestling by the Numbers; Monroe &... Valentine's Day; Attention Super Bowl Bettors!!; Spy vs. Spy; Approaches to Avoid When Your Child's Pet Dies; College Tours Exposed!; Melvin & Jenkins' Guide to Hosting a Party; How to Talk to Your Kids About Drugs; A Mad Peek Behind the Scenes at ESPN; Meet the People of Fairview Estates; The California Institute of Comedy Writing; Three Days of the Condom; A Mad Look at Drag Racing; Bob Villa's Home Aghast; Video Arcade Personalities; Fold-In; Zelinski & Jarvis - The Young Interns. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Volume 94, Issue 2 - February, 1998 - Whole No 559. Cover illustrates "Home Time." Softcover. 5-in. x 7-in., 164 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations). Cover price $2.99.

3-D edition of Mage The Hero Defined (1997) #1. NOTE: may or may not include 3-D glasses. Matt Wagner art and script. 1st Printing. Cover price $4.95.

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3D edition of Mage The Hero Defined. May or may not come with 3D glasses.

The Handle Towards My Hand - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. The most eagerly awaited sequel in comics' history comes to Image Comics as Matt Wagner introduces his legendary hero, Kevin Matchstick, to a whole new generation of comic book fans! Matchstick is a powerful young man who seems to wield many of the powers of the mythological hero King Arthur, including his mystical weapon, Excalibur. But somehow in the 20th century, Excalibur has transformed from a shining steel sword into a sizzling magic baseball bat! As the series opens, Matchstick and his partner Joe deal with three deadly harpies, when something unexpected turns up. As their crusade progresses, they are joined by other mystical warriors, and all seem to wield powers of legendary heroes from the past. Throughout it all, Matchstick searches for the second Mage, the one who will help him fulfill his ultimate destiny. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

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As Magnus recovers from the blast that destroyed the Shepherd robot, the rest of the world tries to figure out what is going on with the Albania futuristic city. Qazim Skanderbeg tries to help and the people of the futuristic city want their city to remain the way it is, but will Magnus let them in "Be Here Now." Script by Tom Peyer and art by Axel Gimenez, Joe St. Pierre, Michael Avon-Oeming, Neil Vokes, Tom Ryder, Thomas Florimonte, Rodney Ramos, Greg Adams & Romeo Tanghal. Cover price $2.50.

"Only the Good Die Young!" Written by John Arcudi. Art by Doug Mahnke and Tom Nguyen. What happens when the world's most uninspired super hero becomes a worldwide celebrity? You guessed it, trouble. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover pencils by Shawn McManus, inks by Norm Rapmund. "The Story Of Jack Watkins," script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Shawn McManus, inks by Norm Rapmund; Jack Watkins sees his estranged mother and follows her into danger. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

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"Christmas in Bedlam!" Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Liam Sharp. The Nexus of All Realities has been shattered by the HEROES RETURN and the Man-Thing is the only creature alive that can repair it. Can Ellen Brandt lead the creature to where it needs to be. Meanwhile, what is the mysterious being Mr. Termineus up to? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.99.

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Japanese movies, comics (Gunsmith Cats), and more. 8.25-in. x 11.75-in.; part color, part black and white; 80 pages.

"The Vultures Descend" written by Sidney Williams with art by Jaxon Renick. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Cover price $2.95.

Written by Frank Miller. Art and cover by Dave Gibbons. First, Martha was lied to. Then, she was brainwashed. Now, she's stuck on an alien ship with . . . a bunch of dinosaurs?! What the @#$! is going on now? And why is Martha's boyfriend making time with the deadly Venus computer? Frank Miller and Dave Gibbons serve up an extra-sized, 48-page thrill ride that you're gonna have to see to believe! We won't spoil the ending, but you can bet it's gonna have a bang to it! FC. Cover price $2.95.

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The sinister Sandman is trying out for a spot in the Frightful Four, and to prove himself, he's assigned a mission that's also a labor of love: stomp his old foe Spider-Man! It's a sandstorm of furious action in the ever-popular animated style! Written by Ralph Macchio. Art by Andy Kuhn and Harry Candelario. Cover price $1.50.

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"Wreck and Roll!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Sub-Mariner. Plot by Tom Peyer. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Josh Hood. Inks by Rich Perrotta. Cover by Bernard Chang and Scott Koblish. The Avenging Son returns from the Heroes Reborn Universe! However the Prince of Atlantis is disoriented by his surroundings! So when he sees the Wrecking Crew tearing up Wall Street, he doesn't try to stop them! A few minutes later, the web-slinger arrives and begins sparring with Bulldozer! But Spidey's fight ends quickly once Thunderball wraps his chain around him... and throws him in the East River! Will Namor stand idly by now? Hopefully not... or the wall-crawler will be sleeping with the fishes permanently! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Joe Robertson. Flashback cameo by the Thunderbolts. (Notes: The Wrecking Crew returns in Marvel Team-Up (2nd series) #10. This issue features a gatefold cover.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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Article on Star Trek: The Next Generation/X-Men, with comments from editor Tim Tuohy and Dan Abnett; article on Conspiracy, with comments from editor Kelly Corvese and Dan Abnett; George Tuska interview; Q & A with Jesse Falcon; Pat Olliffe interview; Time Slip: Dire Wraiths illo by Derec Aucoin; Q & A with Matt Idelson; Marvel's Silliest Moments: Spider-Man is stranded in the suburbs in Amazing Spider-Man #267; Beast Files: Quicksilver; a look at the history of She-Hulk; The Greatest Comics Never Seen: Larry Lieber pencils from The Manhattan Project (starring Spider-Man); Q & A with Mike Wieringo; Marvel Chronicles: 1976. Cover by Cary Nord and Scott Koblish. Cover price $1.99.

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Written by Pat Mills. Art and cover by Kevin O'Neill. Two of the most outrageous characters to grace the comics medium face off in future San Francisco. Marshal Law, fresh from his adventures with the Savage Dragon, is ready to give up his war against superheroes. But when his most hated enemy, the Sleepman who murdered his girlfriend, gets a hold of the Mask and unleashes murder and mayhem across the Bay, Law has to get back to his old tricks. It's not a question of which one of them will survive, so much as whether or not anyone else in Northern California will! FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Regular edition. Written by Christina Z. with Jeff Gomez. Art and Painted Cover by Leonardo Manco. In the tradition of Man of the Atom and Revelations, this is the story of Brixton Sound, a young man desperate to find a cure for his dying mother, who falls under the sway of Alexandre Darque. Under Darque's wing, Brixton embarks on a chilling journey through the new Valiant Universe's supernatural underworld...an odyssey that may ultimately lay claim to his soul! Featuring guest appearances by Shadowman, the Warmaster, Timewalker and Turok. It also marks the new Valiant Universe's first appearances by Sandria Darque...and other soon-to-be major players! 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.95.

Retailer Review copy. Full B&W. Cover price $3.95.

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Written by Jeorge Gonzalez. Art by Jim Cheung, Leo Fernandez, and Andrew Pepoy. Cover by Jim Cheung and Andrew Pepoy. Hunters; Maverick tries to save Elena as she doesn't know she is walking into a trap laid by Sabretooth. 54 pgs., full color. $2.99. Cover price $1.99.

Written by Sam Kieth. Art by Sam Kieth and Jim Sinclair. Cover by Sam Kieth. Endings And Beginnings; Julie, Mark, Sara, Artie, Dave, and Gloria disappear from the world one by one; FBI agents, who have returned as giant sow bugs, shoots Artie in the head; In Pangea, the Jungle Queen and the Maxx see Artie and Sara, who are together at last; Dave and Dr. Pender work at the same community college; Julie and Mark live on a farm; Julie continues telling Mark about Megan. Sam Interviews Himself (Since Nobody Else Will . . .) by Sam Kieth. Final issue. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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Walt Simonson art Cover price $2.50.

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Cover art by Bob Fingerman. Homo Errata, script and art by Bob Fingerman; Rob dithers over choosing the best man for his wedding. Rob Hoffman and Sylvia Fanucci illustration by Jill Thompson. 28 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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By Sean Polyn, Emily Costello, Brain Wells, Sirin Thada, Dan Stern, Jennifer Sorensen, Jared Smith, Alex Shin, Shamyl Zakariya. 28 Pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

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Story, art and cover by Christopher J. Hicks. Sam Smith, a nondescript office worker, is drawn into a fantastic conspiracy that stretches back to the dawn of humankind. Sam battles his evil clone at 200 mph; the return of the mysterious Vladimire Teppanovich. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Resurrection War Phase II: Crescents - Written by Doug Moench. Art by Tommy Lee Edwards & Robert Campanella. Cover by Tommy Lee Edwards. Moon Knight begins tracking down the ominous portents in his nightmare, hoping to solve the mystery of his own resurrection, and comes into deadly contact with Stained Glass Scarlet! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Gaming magazine. In this issue: Over the Top, Charlemagne, and Variant for Leningrad! 8 1/2-in.x 11-in., 48 pages, Text (with B&W pictures) Cover price $6.50.

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Painted cover art by Michael Cohen. "Sîan," script and art by Craig A. Taillefer; Thief gets mixed up with wizards. "The Road to Hell Paving Co.", script and art by Carla Speed McNeil; Vary has a bad day. Pinup of ghoul by Stephen R. Bissette. "The Lemrat," script and art by Joe Zabel; Magician introduces a student to monsters. "The Witch's Wood," script and art by Malachi; Hunter searches for a missing girl. Sesterwlliamphitrite the Sea Serpent illustration by Stephen R. Bissette. Astounding Space Thrills ad. "Astrogenesis," script and art by Steve Conley; Pilot is hired by a mysterious being. "Mother Mountain Part One," script and art by Roberta Gregory; Boy of a flying people sacrifices his wings and testicles to become a priest. "Squyrmy Wyrmy Part One," script and art by Andrew Pepoy; Simone & Ajax meet a giant worm. "The Silver Scarf Book 7," script and art by Michael Cohen; Tessa finishes telling the story of her history. "Real Magic," script by David Tallan, art by Tara Jenkins (Tara Tallan); Student tries to deal with a distracted magic teacher. The Eye of Jar-Jargathar illustration on back cover by Craig A. Taillefer. 84 pgs., B&W. Cover price $4.25.

#2 - Karl Stevens cover. Karl Stevens story and art. 6.5" x 10.25", 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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b&w. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

February/March 1998. Newsletter from Mike Baron featuring updates on what's next for the comic book Nexus by Mike Baron and Steve Rude. 4 pages, B&W.

Based on the Sega Dreamcast game. Cover pencils by Patrick Spaziante, inks by Harvey Mercadoocasio. "Chapter One: A Hundred Years In The Waking!", script by Dan Slott, pencils by Patrick Spaziante (breakdowns) and Manny Galan (finishes), inks by Harvey Mercadoocasio; Every hundred years, the two most powerful dreamers are forced into Wizeman's bid for power; This time its Claris and Elliot, who are helped by Snuze and Napp in order to free Nights--a former helper of Wizeman, now his greatest foe. Character profile of Nights, Nightopians, Claris, and Elliot. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.75.

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The Stalking Skies - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and Cover by Scott McDaniel & Karl Story. Part 1 of a 2-part story! Nightwing goes on an urban safari as Man-Bat shows up to terrorize the streets of Bludhaven. Meanwhile, a new tenant (who's an old enemy) moves into Dick Grayson's building. Appearance by Deathstroke (cameo). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover art by Steven Henry. Editorial about the portrayal of computers in Hollywood movies and price gouging on Valentine's Day flowers. HUMBLE PIE, script by Herb Mallette, art by Steven Henry; Asrial and Akaru plan a prank on Tomorrow Lad; Ichi and Arnie try to prove they are worthy to meet Jeremy's Doggie and Arnie's big brother. 28 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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Final Issue - "All the Marbles!" Written by Kurt Busiek and Robert L. Washington III. Art & cover by Neil Vokes and Mike Avon Oeming. The brief life of Ninjak has led to this moment! Now he faces Masterlord Akuma - the being he was created to destroy. Hanging in the balance is the life of the man who would just as soon see Ninjak rotting in prison! All plotlines are sewn up in this conclusion and Denny Meechum will not leave this issue unscathed! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

February 1998. The premiere gaming magazine for all things Nintendo. Each issue features game strategies, reviews and news on video games and related pop-culture. Full Color, 8.25" x 10.75". Cover price $4.95.

Written and illustrated by Holden Morris. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 24 pages, black and white. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Tales of Bester and Babylon (Walter Koenig); Who Watches the Watchers? Psi Corps; Comic Strip: In Valen's Name (part 4); Random Thoughts on Lyta - Pat Tallman.