Comic books July 1998

Story and Art by Sean Bieri. Satirical look at the experimental planes of the Germany Luftwaffe in World War 2. 7-in. x 8 1/2-in., 16 pages, B&W Cover price $1.00.

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BOOK 2: FRIEND OR FOE. Continuing Marvel's all-new sci-fi adventure! A Seeker survey team encounters a sentient alien species, the first they have met since their 25-year voyage began--and quite possibly their last! Meanwhile, Jericho Shaw makes an enemy of Phaedra, the powerful matriarch of the telepathic Pathfinder clan! Written by Dan Abnett and Ian Edginton. Art by Andrew Currie and Art Nichols. Cover price $2.50.

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"Back On His Game!" Guest-starring the Black Cat. Part 1 of 2. Script by Todd Dezago (with assists from Andy Jozefowicz). Pencils by Roberto Flores and Tom Lyle. Inks by Juan Vlasco and Robert Jones. Cover by Mike Wieringo and Richard Case. The classic red and blue costume is back! As the Sensational Spider-Man returns to action alongside the Black Cat to help locate a missing teenager! The web-slinger and Felicia are making good progress on the case... until they are suddenly attacked and kidnapped by a large garbage truck! Oh no, are Spidey and the Black Cat on their way to Murderworld? Cameo appearances by Arcade, Mary Jane Watson, Anna Watson, Hope Hibbert, Desiree Winthrop, and Billy Walters. (Notes: The wall-crawler previously visited Murderworld in Marvel Team-Up 66. This issue features a gatefold cover.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Claudio Castellini. Short articles on Roger Stern and John Buscema. "Where Will All Come Home," script by Roger Stern, pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Buscema and Stephanie Cerwinski; The Hulk becomes trapped in the underground bunker that Bruce Banner devised to keep him from the world and the dual identities have to battle it out to escape. Short articles on Jim Starlin and Tom Grindberg. "Even the Beast Hates!", script by Jim Starlin, art by Tom Grindberg; The Werewolf tracks down a killer of children. Short article on Keith Griffen. "Foul Tip," script and pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Andy Smith; Spidey gets his addresses mixed up and ends up tackling AIM rather than Doc Ock. Short article on Bob Layton. Untitled story, script and art by Bob Layton; An alien tries to bargain with the Silver Surfer into helping him lure Galactus into taking down a cosmic overlord. Thor illustration by Arthur Suydam. Viper/Silver Samurai illustration by Tom Dringenberg. X-Men illustration, pencils by Andrea Divito, inks by Sandu Florea. The Thing illustration by Claudio Castellini. Nick Fury illustration by Lee Weeks. 52 pgs., B&W. $2.99. Cover price $2.99.

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Vampirella and Savage Dragon cover. Cover price $2.50.

"Retro Edition" with gold foil logo.

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The Magazine of Horror Entertainment. In this issue: Mario Bava, FX secrets from Gary Tunnicliffe on set of Wishmaster, The Making of Godzilla, X-Files, John Carpenter's Vampires, Alfred Sole's Cult Classic "Communion", Mimic, Godzilla centerfold poster, plus horror news and reviews, and more. 8.25 x 11.75; color, 56 slick pages. Cover price $5.99.

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Consciousness. Story by Herb Mallette. Art by Kelsey Shannon. Cover by Jolyon B. Yates. A spin-off from Warrior Nun Areala, featuring the early adventures of Shotgun Mary, a rogue nun with a penchant for bikes and big guns. Mary manages to get the warrior priests to safety, despite a running attack from the demon-possessed priest. Now her challenge is to get the demon out without killing the man. Intended as an ongoing series, but this was the final issue. 24 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.95.

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Sun Rise and Shadow Fall: Part 2. "Into the Macroverse!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Jon J. Muth. The Sky Rider has been trapped in a strange world by the power of the Coroner. Now, with only the creature known as Sama-D for company, the Surfer strives to find a way back and save his beloved, Alicia Masters. Cover price $1.99.

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Cover by Bill Morrison. "Dullards to Donuts," script by Billy Rubenstein, pencils by Phil Ortiz, inks by Tim Bavington; Mr Burns brings in cheaper donuts for the working crew, but unfortunately they're addictive too! Will everyone become fat or in Homer's case, fatter? "The Heroic Life and Mortifying Death of Radioactive Man, Chapter III", script by Bill Morrison and Kayre Morrison, pencils by Bill Morrison, inks by Steve Steere Jr. Bill Morrison flip cover. 36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Cats & Dogs!" Collects Skeleton Key (1995-1997 1st Series) #25-30. Story and art by Andi Watson. One problem leads to another when Tiddles, the giant cat visits Tamsin & Kitsune's home. The feline's presence is kept a secret from everyone except their friend Yale, he's left confused (to say the least) by the revelation. The search is then on to find Kitsune a new home. It's a task that requires impersonations, counterfeit cash and dyed hair. Softcover, 104 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Written by Miles Gunther. Art by Jason Burrows. Cover by Dorian. 32 pgs. B&W with color cover. Mature readers. Cover price $3.00.

Limited Nude Edition. Written by Miles Gunther. Art by Jason Burrows. Cover by Dorian. 32 pgs. B&W with color cover. Mature readers.

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Stories, art and cover by Doug Slack. Slave Labor Graphics version of life among the disaffected members of Generation X during the 1990s. Wak, Patricia, Mitch, Dana, and grunge-puppy Randy deal with high school life through bitter irony and disdain for poseurs. Slackers Soapbox; Baptism of Fire; Randy, the Surly Little Failure; Editorial; Sioban; True Tales of a Popcorn Monkey; Patricia; Mitch…Bootycall; Slacker Asks the Hard Questions…; Randy. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Smiley "Dream a Little Dream" Limited Premium Edition. Cover price $2.95.

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"Arsenal of the Iron King!" Written by Frank Strom. Art by Frank Strom and Jim Amash. Sonic and Tails investigate the mysterious curse of the Iron King and Queen! Includes Tales of the Freedom Fighters starring Princess Sally in "The Ultimatum!" 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.75.

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Finale - Written by Chris Claremont. Art and Cover by Ron Lim & Chris Ivy. Final issue. It all comes down to this! The Sovereigns fight the Rapture, which destroyed all the societies on the original Sovs' homeworlds, for the fate of their adopted home, Earth. When it's all over, the Sovereigns and Crossroads will never be the same. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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"The Void!" Written by Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin. Art by Greg Capullo and Danny Miki. Cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. Sam and Twitch ponder the results on their research on Lt. Colonel Al Simmons. Meanwhile, Spawn continues to battle The Heap until he ends up engulfed by the mass of trash just as Cog and Bootsy arrive to save him. When Bootsy kneels to pray for help, he finds the sigil of the Hellspawn, a token signifying that Spawn is indeed gone. Elsewhere, Spawn falls into dark space where the former Eddie Beckett awaits for him and points him toward a light source and where he is welcomed home. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Gene Simmons. Cover price $1.95.

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"Survivor of the Big Lie!" Goblins at the Gate Part 1 of 3. Plot by Roger Stern and Glenn Greenberg. Script by Glenn Greenberg. Pencils by Luke Ross. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by John Romita Sr. Norman Osborn hits the talk show circuit to promote his new book! And in it he denies he is or ever was the Green Goblin! But Peter Parker knows that's a big lie! And so does Roderick Kingsley (aka the Hobgoblin)! Sensing an opportunity, the Hobgoblin begins mouthing off in prison that he has one of the goblin's original journals! And that piques the interest of Norman Osborn and Betty Brant! The new author sends his purple & green lackey to the Great Neck prison to bust Roderick out! While Betty asks her favorite photographer to accompany her to the maximum security facility! When the pumpkin bombs start flying, the mayhem ensues! The Green Goblin, the Hobgoblin, and Spider-Man... are they fighting with each other or against each other or none of the above? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Jill Stacy, J. Jonah Jameson, Flash Thompson, and Ben Urich. (Notes: Roderick Kingsley was revealed as the original Hobgoblin in the three-issue limited series: Spider-Man Hobgoblin Lives (1997). The Green Goblin in this story is known as the "fifth" Green Goblin. This issue features a gatefold cover.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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Published by former Lone Star Comics employee Craig Miller, Spectrum is a very well-written entertainment magazine. Issue #14 includes: Buffy 2nd season episode guide; the first half of a Xena third-season episode guide; photos of X-Files cast members at a Vancouver charity event; Truman Show review; a weird guest editorial in defense of Cliffs Notes; and Lee Sandlin on Star Trek: the Next Generation, L.A. Law, Beverly Hills 90210, and As the World Turns. 40 pages, card-stock cover. Cover price $4.95.

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Volume 46 - 1st printing. "The Man Who Ruled Hell!" Written by Norvell Page (as Grant Stockbridge). Art by John Fleming Gould. Painted cover by John Newton Howitt. The Sadistic "Red Hand" holds the city in terror - and The Spider fights like never before! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). NOTE: Limited to 1,000 copies. Cover price $10.00.

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"Reborn Again" Guest-starring Ghost Rider. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Javier Saltares. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna. The wondrous wall-crawler is back in his classic red and blue attire! And wanting to prove to New York City that he's still one of the good guys! But someone else or perhaps something else is back too! The Spirit of Vengeance! Wow, is the web-slinger ready to rein in the Ghost Rider? Watch out for the hellfire! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Arthur Stacy, Paul Stacy, Jill Stacy, and Danny Ketch. (Note: This issue features a gatefold cover.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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By RYOICHI IKEGAMI. For the first time in English! At last, Yu Komori resumes the role of Spider-Man! But before he can bring the imposter who's been ruining his life to justice, he has to go through the Japanese version of Mysterio! Translated from the manga series by the internationally acclaimed artist Ryoichi Ikegami. Cover price $2.99.

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By RYOICHI IKEGAMI. For the first time in English--the menace of Mysterio! In the wake of Spider-Man's defeat, Mysterio becomes the main man in Tokyo! And to make matters worse for the hapless web-slinger, it looks like he's responsible for the injury of a child--who may now go blind! Translated from the manga series by the internationally acclaimed artist Ryoichi Ikegami. Cover price $2.99.

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By RYOICHI IKEGAMI. For the first time in English! At last, the identity of the Spidey imposter is revealed, setting up the final showdown between Spider-Man and Mysterio! Translated from the manga series by the internationally acclaimed artist Ryoichi Ikegami. Cover price $2.99.

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Cover pencils by Billy Tan, inks by D-Tron. Untitled story, script by D-Tron (writer, creator), Billy Tan (creator, co-plot), and Hoai Truong (creator), pencils by Billy Tan, inks by D-Tron (with Team-Tron); Mary tells Mr. Chamberlain that they have discovered dragon sign hiding out on Alcatraz Island; Jasmine and Lance are introduced to the Dragon Hunters as well as two Jaikaps who have been transformed into monsters by the dragon ash; One of the monsters breaks free but submits to Jasmine when she gives it an order; More confused than ever about their new powers, the kids ask Master Lang for and explanation; He gives them an herb which causes them to have a vivid dream about their dragon origins. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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Kitchen Sinks 1998 revival of The Spirit continues, with modern artists crafting new adventures of Eisners legendary crime-fighter. This issue: Cursed Beauty, a full-length story by Paul Chadwick and John Nyberg, plus original Spirit art by Will Eisner. Cover by Chadwick. Full color; 32 pages. Cover price $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

Issue 41 - July, 1998. Interviews: Leonard Nimoy, Tim Russ, Denise Crosby. Features: Star Trek: The Experience, Religion in Star Trek. Book extract: Spectre. Softcover, 9" x 11.5", 68 pages, full color.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Edited by Dean Wesley Smith. Here's what you, the fans, have demanded for decades! An anthology featuring original Star Trek, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Star Trek: Voyager stories written by Star Trek fans, for Star Trek fans! After a lengthy competition that drew thousands of submissions; these astounding stories, written exclusively by brand-new authors, were selected for their originality and style. These eighteen fantastic tales rocket across the length and breadth of Federation time and space, from when Captain Kirk explored the galaxy on the first Starship Enterprise, through Captain Picard's U.S.S. Enterprise 1701-D and Captain Sisko's Deep Space Nine to Captain Janeway's Voyager, with many fascinating stops along the way. This all-new volume contains stories by: Landon Cary Dalton, Phaedra M. Weldon, Keith L. Davis, Dayton Ward, Dylan Otto Krider, Jerry M. Wolfe, Peg Robinson, Kathy Oltion, Bobbie Benton Hull, Alara Rogers, Franklin Thatcher, Christina F. York, Vince Bonasso, Patrick Cumby, J.A. Rosales, jaQ Andrews, Jackee C., and Craig D.B. Patton. Find out what happens in the Star Trek universe when fans -- like you -- take the helm! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 372 pages, Text Only. Cover price $24.95.

Under very mysterious circumstances, Commander William T. Riker gets drummed out of Starfleet! Left with nowhere to turn, Riker searches for a purpose in his new life and finds meaning in the arms of a Maquis known as Ro Laren. Joining Ro and her Maquis companions on a quest for vital data regarding a dreadful weapon, Riker participates in a raid on Starfleet Central Library! Branded a criminal and on the run, how can Riker possibly clear his name--especially if one of his allies, a Klingon named K'Nera, has other mysterious plans for him? Written by Dan Abnett and Ian Edginton. Art by Andrew Currie and Art Nichols. Cover features a photo of Jonathan Frakes as Riker, along with artwork by Andrew Currie and Art Nichols. 48 pages. Cover price $3.50.

A Piece of Reaction - Written by Dan Abnett & Ian Edginton. Art by Ron Randall, Art Nichols and Scott Hanna. Cover by Ron Randall & Art Nichols. Final issue! Starring the Next Generation crew! Warning: this is not a holodeck-gone-wild story! It's our most offbeat tale ever -- a sequel to the Trek episode 'A Piece of the Action'! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

The limited series concludes with a double-sized blockbuster! Captain James T. Kirk's second five-year mission ends--but not before the U.S.S. Enterprise stands against a threat to the entire galaxy! The magnificent trio of Kirk, Spock and McCoy (along with the rest of the legendary crew) unite! Written by Glenn Greenberg. Art by Michael Collins and Keith Williams. Cover price $3.50.

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Into the final frontier! Voyager's first exciting limited series comes to its dramatic conclusion! Captain Janeway must wrest her existence from the deadly sea creatures who are overtaking her...piece by painful piece! Written by Laurie Sutton. Art and cover by Terry Pallot and Al Milgrom. Cover price $2.50.

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X-Wing: Rogue Squadron - Written by Peet Janes. Art by Arthur Adams, Edvin Biukovic, Steve Crespo, Rodolfo Damaggio, Doug Mahnke, John Nadeau, Jordi Ensign and Stan n' Vince. Cover by John Nadeau. Beginning with the Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron ongoing series, Dark Horse will take a closer look at the various elements that make Star Wars so special: the characters, ships, planets, and aliens. No fan of Star Wars and X-Wing Rogue Squadron should be without this title! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Inside: The Simpsons strike back - Star Wars on TV's most popular animated show; Top 20 Star Wars characters; prequel interview with Samuel L. Jackson; Billy Dee Williams - our man Lando; Episode I - news and photos; Red Leader lives. Cover price $4.50.

1st printing. From the Journal of Princess Leia Organa. By Jude Watson. Location: Prisoners' Dock, Death Star. "I don't knoe how I can escapethis station of death. Or how I can continue to fight against the torture and the pain. But I vow that I will. And then the real battle wil begin. Not for vengeance - for justice." Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 92 pages, Text Only. Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. From the Journal of Han Solo. By Donna Tauscher. In this book, Han Solo records his trials and adventures in Jabba the Hutt's dungeon. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 104 pages, Text Only. Cover price $3.99.

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2nd and later printings. From the Journal of Han Solo. By Donna Tauscher. In this book, Han Solo records his trials and adventures in Jabba the Hutt's dungeon. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 104 pages, Text Only. Cover price $3.99.

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1st printing. From the Journal of Luke Skywalker. By John Peel. Luke Skywalker's life is changed by his uncle's chance purchase of an R2 unit with a secret message from a princess, which results in the Empire's wrath against his family and a new career as a Rebel fighter for justice. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 116 pages, Text Only. Cover price $3.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Adapted from the story by George Lucas. Art by Hisao Tamaki. Cover by Adam Warren.

It's Star Wars: A New Hope like you've never seen it before! Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie, Obi-Wan, and Darth Vader all drawn MANGA style! Taken directly from George Lucas' script for Episode IV of Star Wars, this book is masterfully drawn by Hisao Tamaki. This is one Star Wars book you won't want to miss!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., 96 pages, B&W.

NOTE: Star Wars: The Manga won the 2000 Harvey Award Best American Edition of Foreign Material.

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings.

Adapted from the story by George Lucas. Art by Hisao Tamaki. Cover by Adam Warren.

It's Star Wars: A New Hope like you've never seen it before! Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie, Obi-Wan, and Darth Vader all drawn MANGA style! Taken directly from George Lucas' script for Episode IV of Star Wars, this book is masterfully drawn by Hisao Tamaki. This is one Star Wars book you won't want to miss!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., 96 pages, B&W.

NOTE: Star Wars: The Manga won the 2000 Harvey Award Best American Edition of Foreign Material.

Cover price $9.95.

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Written by Kevin J. Anderson. Art by Chris Gossett. Cover byIgor Kordey. The time is ten years after the Sith War. Exar Kun has been trapped in his Massassi temple. His chief lieutenant, Ulic Qel-Droma, was stripped of his powers -- by Nomi Sunrider, after he killed his brother Cay. Ulic has isolated himself, he wishes only to hide from the Republic, and hope history will forget what he's done. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.