Comic books August 1998

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Beanie Babies, Dianey Mini-Bean bag Plush, PEZ dispensers, G.I. Joe, and columns, plus price guides for action figures, Barbies, Beanies, and Hot Wheels. 8-in. x 10.75-in.; part color, part black and white; 120 pages. Cover price $4.99.

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Painted cover art by Teddy Kristiansen. Basement Part Two of Three, script by Steven T. Seagle, pencils by Teddy Kristiansen (Pages 1, 5-7, 10, 16-19, 21, 22) and Christian Højgaard (Pages 2-4, 8, 9, 11-15, 20), inks by Teddy Kristiansen; Rain enters Hell to find her mother. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover pencils by Craig Rousseau, inks by Wayne Faucher. Like a Two-Legged Man in a Three-Legged Race, script by William Messner-Loebs, pencils by Craig Rousseau, inks by Barbara Kaalberg; Bart and Max attend a picnic and get competitive. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $3.40

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Peter David ends his 12 years and 140 issue (not including one-shots and mini series) run on the Incredible Hulk with an ode to the Jade Giant. "The Lone and Level Sands." Story by Peter David. Art by Adam Kubert. It's ten years after the death of Betty Banner. Rick Jones sits down with a familiar reporter named Peter from the Daily Bugle and shares the details of the Hulk's life past, present, and future. It's wonderful yarn that beautifully interweaves existing continuity and teases things yet to happen. It is a lovely good-bye by the writer who has left an everlasting mark on the saga of the Hulk. 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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Add to cart Very Fine $6.30

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Is This The Way to Fiction?" Collects Innocent Bystander (1995) #1-4. Story and Art by Gary Sassaman. Softcover, 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Gaming magazine. 7-in. x 10-in. 152 Pages. Full color. Cover price $3.99.

Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi. While Kagome and fox-spirit Shippo battle the Thunder Brothers, it's InuYasha to the rescue of his human and canine friends! Published in English almost simultaneously with its release in Japan. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Chris Weston and Ray Krissing. Cover by Brian Bolland. Newton's Sleep (Black Science 2 Part 1); The bizarre alien god from the New Mexico facility resurfaces, forcing the Invisibles to prepare for an assault on the U.S. military; Meanwhile, Mason gathers some old faces; Boy, Jack and Fanny trail Robin and King Mob; and Friday and Quimper look to destroy the team for good. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Howard M. Shum. Profiles for the characters in the story. "In The Fold, Part Two, script by Dan Jurgens, pencils by Jackson Guice, inks by Scott Koblish; What is the Scorpio Key?; What malign power does it contain?; And if uncovered by the wrong hands, will Iron Fist be able to intervene? 38 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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Live Kree or Die. Part 1 of 4. "Bad Moon Rising!" Guest-starring Warbird (Ms. Marvel). Story by Kurt Busiek. Art by Sean Chen, Eric Cannon, and Sean Parsons. Tony confronts his teammate, Carol Danvers, about her drinking problem. Meanwhile, a small cadre of Kree warriors have resurrected the Kree Supreme Intelligence and plan to exact revenge on those responsible for his passing, the Avengers and the planet Earth. Story continues in Captain America (1998 3rd Series) #8. Cover price $1.99.

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You know that Tony Stark is a cool exec with a heart of steel, but do you know how he transformed from a glib playboy into a brilliant industrialist and iron-willed hero? Set around the time of Tales of Suspense (1959) #41, this "untold tale" with a twist reveals how the deaths of Tony's parents forged his destiny--and also reveals the fact that their tragic demise may not have been an accident, but may have been caused by a brand-new foe! Corporate maneuverings, federal agents, black tie schmoozing, international espionage, high-tech action--if it's classic Iron Man action you want, this is the story that delivers! Written by Kurt Busiek. Art by Patrick Zircher and Bob McLeod. 48 pages. Bookshelf format. Cover price $5.99.

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Cover by Walter Simonson. Stories and Art by John Byrne. While Darkseid's been confined to the Source Wall, the universe of the New Gods has been in turmoil...but an even greater evil awaits the universe if the dark master of Apokolips is freed from his imprisonment. That moment may be coming...sooner than anyone thought possible! Don't miss..."O Deadly Darkseid"! Plus: Tales of the New Gods back-up tale "The Guardian of Infinity"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Photo cover; Reprints the Topps series in B&W. Demons resembling a lion, serpent and goat battle Spartan X and Zenshi as a test of the duo's worthiness to possess the Seal of Stars in "The Armor of Heaven." Script and pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Rick Magyar. Also: a 5-page look at 'basic storytelling and constructing a story panel, with a look at backgrounds and props,' written and drawn by Golden. Cover by Golden. Cover price $2.95.

Art cover; Reprints the Topps series in B&W. Demons resembling a lion, serpent and goat battle Spartan X and Zenshi as a test of the duo's worthiness to possess the Seal of Stars in "The Armor of Heaven." Script and pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Rick Magyar. Also: a 5-page look at 'basic storytelling and constructing a story panel, with a look at backgrounds and props,' written and drawn by Golden. Cover by Golden. Cover price $2.95.

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Marooned on Rann, the Leaguers must find a way to break the chains of their jailer, Adam Strange, in "Strange New World". Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Mark Waid, pencils by Arnie Jorgensen, inks by David Meikis and and Doug Hazlewood. Howard Porter/John Dell cover. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover pencils by Eric Battle, inks by Prentis Rollins. "Heroes," script by Christopher Priest, pencils by Yanick Paquette, inks; Mark Lipka; How the new team came together; featuring Superman; Batman; Green Lantern; Flash; Aquaman; Steel; Plastic Man; Zauriel; J'onn J'onzz; Wonder Woman; Huntress; Warrior; Orion; and Lightray. Art for the profile pages: Eric Battle and Romeo Tanghal (Master Forger), Phil Jimenez (The Urban Avenger), Ethan Van Sciver (The Waxwork Wacko), Brian Stelfreeze (Data Central), Louis Small Jr. and Vince Russell (Amazon from Apokolips), Rodolfo Damaggio (The Savage Noble), Yanick Paquette and Paul Neary (Fallen Heroine), Ariel Olivetti (The Hero from Heaven), Randy DuBurke (Red Tornado), Dave Johnson (Hourman), ChrisCross and John Stokes (Prometheus), and Doug Mahnke and Tom Nguyen (Adam Strange). "Secrets of the JLA Trophy Room,' script by Mark Millar, pencils by Chris Jones, inks by Joe Boyle; Zauriel gives a tour of the JLA's Trophy Room. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $3.95.

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The heroes of the DC Universe find themselves separated by a mysterious force in a miniseries that introduces DC's newest super-team, Young Justice! A boy receives a gift from his father and somehow triggers a force that puts all the 16-years-old-and-younger humans on one Earth and the adults on another. As the JLA searches for an answer to the mystery on one world, Robin, Impulse, Superboy and other heroes try to keep a kid-ruled world from falling apart. Does Billy Batson hold the key to bridging the two worlds? Written by Todd Dezago. Art and wraparound cover by Mike McKone, Humberto Ramos, Mark McKenna and Wayne Faucher. FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format. Cover price $4.95.

Signed by Todd Dezago. Dynamic Forces Certificate of Authenticity. Cover price $4.95.

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Written by: Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn Pencils by: Barry Kitson. Loose Ends Locus begins final preparations for the coming "Armageddon", while one member of the organization begins to have second thoughts of Locus's objectives while tying up his worldy affairs. Meanwhile the JLA learns that though they defeated 7 appellax in their first adventure, 8 aliens landed that day. On a search to find the 8th Appellax, Green Lantern takes his frustration of Superman's rejection out on the rest of the team. Additionally, Barry Allen realizes he must make a choice between Iris and Black Canary. After installing some cameras around the headquarters on the request of Simon Carr, Snapper discovers one member of the team has been secretly collecting information on all active superheroes, both in their public and private lives. Cover price $1.95.

Each issue of The Journal of Madness provides interesting and often in-depth looks at Mad Magazine, Alfred E. Newman, Mad's artists, writers, the history, related collectibles, and interviews with the creators and editors, feedback from fanatic fans, and hangers-on, who togeher through the years kept Mad ticking and tickling the funny bones of many a young reader. This excellent look into Mad today and yesterday is already difficult to find due to a very limited print run. A must have for serious (and not so serious) Mad readers and collectors. Cover price $5.00.

Includes Finger Puppets - 1st printing. By Scott Adams. This fat collection of cartoons is a showcase of strips that originally appeared in newspapers from September 1, 1996, to January 4, 1998. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.

Does NOT Include Finger Puppets - 1st printing. By Scott Adams. This fat collection of cartoons is a showcase of strips that originally appeared in newspapers from September 1, 1996, to January 4, 1998. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.

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Includes Finger Puppets - 1st printing. By Scott Adams. This fat collection of cartoons is a showcase of strips that originally appeared in newspapers from September 1, 1996, to January 4, 1998. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $12.95.

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Does NOT Include Finger Puppets - 1st printing. By Scott Adams. This fat collection of cartoons is a showcase of strips that originally appeared in newspapers from September 1, 1996, to January 4, 1998. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $12.95.

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Volume 3 - Issue 44 (#147)

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Cover art by Rex W. Lindsey. "The Glasses Case," script by Craig Boldman, art by Rex Lindsey; Jughead finds what he thinks are Dilton's glasses and becomes super-smart while wearing them. "Board Bard," script by George Gladir, pencils by Rex Lindsey; A reporter asks the boys if they prefer a surfboard or a body board. Archie Subscriptions Offer. "Play Boy"; Jughead has a surefire way to keep Jellybean happy and Reggie is not amused. Sonic Super Special #6 house ad. Archie's Digest Subscriptions Offer. "Modern Movie Mania" one-page story, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey; A re-imaging of some popular films with Jughead. "Til Debt Do Us Part," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Jim Amash; Jughead owes money to everyone but when he becomes indebted to Trula Twyst he makes sure he pays her back. Archie's Club News. "A Sour Note," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Archie has written a poem and let it in a book he lent to Reggie; Jughead vows to help Archie out by getting the poem back without Reggie knowing. Sonic Checklist house ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.75.

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Elseworlds. Book I. When a flat tire keeps Jonathan and Martha Kent from finding a baby rocketed from a doomed planet, the world turns out differently. Mayor Luthor bans metahuman activity in Metropolis, the heroes recruit Lois Lane for a public relations piece and Batman unleashes on the Joker. Jimmy Olsen, Perry White, Oliver Queen, Martian Manhunter, Aquaman, Flash, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Hawkwoman, Atom, Black Lightning, Shade, Katana, Black Canary, Geo-Force, Catwoman, Batgirl, Robin, Doom Patrol, Star Sapphire, Desaad, Mr. Miracle, Big Barda, Darkseid, Metron. Script & pencils by Alan Davis, inks by Mark Farmer. Cover by Davis & Farmer. Cover price $4.95.

Dynamic Forces edition signed by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer and limited to 1500 copies. Includes certificate of authenticity. Elseworlds. Book I. When a flat tire keeps Jonathan and Martha Kent from finding a baby rocketed from a doomed planet, the world turns out differently. Mayor Luthor bans metahuman activity in Metropolis, the heroes recruit Lois Lane for a public relations piece and Batman unleashes on the Joker. Jimmy Olsen, Perry White, Oliver Queen, Martian Manhunter, Aquaman, Flash, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Hawkwoman, Atom, Black Lightning, Shade, Katana, Black Canary, Geo-Force, Catwoman, Batgirl, Robin, Doom Patrol, Star Sapphire, Desaad, Mr. Miracle, Big Barda, Darkseid, Metron. Script & pencils by Alan Davis, inks by Mark Farmer. Cover by Davis & Farmer. Cover price $4.95.

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Cover pencils by Kenny Martinez, inks by Anibal Rodriguez. Punished, script by Christopher Priest, pencils by Kenny Martinez, inks by Anibal Rodriguez; The Punisher finds Ka-Zar in New York City, as Shanna and Zira run for their lives in the Savage Land. 36 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Summer 1998. For Model Figure Kit Fans. This issue: Cartoon Kits! Cover features Jonny Quest, Hadji and Bandit. Cover price $5.95.

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Opportunity Knocks. Story, art and cover by Jolly R. Blackburn. A solid example of how clever writing can compensate for simplified art in comics. The lives and real-world concerns of a group of gamers are revealed by their wacky interplay around the fantasy gaming table. Dawg Daze Afternoon; Through Steam-Tunnels Deep; The Lost One(s); Opportunity Knocks; The BassMasters of Muncie; GameMaster's Workshop. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover by Mike Deodato Jr. "The Harrowing" [Part 3], script by David Quinn, art by Mike Deodato Jr.; Hope has tried to summon the power that once transformed her into Lady Death but mystic flames threaten to burn her alive; She is approached by the spirit of her father to strike a deal that would save her but it is the archangel Michael (who is deeply infatuated with her) that saves her from the flames; Michael gives her the Eternal Scythe to replace her demonic sword, Nightmare, but Hope decides to hold onto her blade; When Pagan betrays her and cuts her down, Hope takes up the mystic scythe and is once again transformed into Lady Death just as a third angelic assassin shows up to test her. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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Lady Death Retribution. Written by Jesse McCann, illustrated by Jack Jadsen. Cover price $2.95.

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Lady Death Retribution. Written by Jesse McCann, illustrated by Jack Jadsen. Mike Deodato/Elizabeth Lewis cover. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sanpei Shirato. After working his way up from the oppressed peasant class, the ninja Kamui must struggle to free himself from the iron fist of his own clan. Shipwrecked on an island, he meets another apostate ninja, a woman named Sugaro, who like himself is being hunted...and who, like himself, must question if she can trust anyone ever again. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 264 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $16.95.

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Written by Denny O'Neil. Art by Greg Land and Dick Giordano. Cover by Hugh Fleming. Peacemakers Part 1: Call to Arms; Synopsis:Hal and Ollie find themselves in the small country of Minglia which is embroiled in rebellion; this is the first chronological meeting of Hal Jordan and Oliver Queen. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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Part 4 of 6. "Dark Circle Rising! Part 4: Brainspotting" - Continued from Legionnaires (1993) #63. The ranks of the Legion have been weakened, making the time ripe for an attack by a Durlan with the powers of all the Legionnaires! Meanwhile, the Dark Circle's tyranny continues to grow as the United Planets crumbles. Written by Tom Peyer and Tom McCraw, with art by Jason Armstrong and Ron Boyd. Cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer. Cover price $2.25.

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Part 1 of a 4-part miniseries exploring the 30th century's largest law-enforcement agency! Even more important to the daily life of the average United Planets citizen than the Legion of Super-Heroes are the men, women and other sentient beings of the Science Police. For one S.P. officer, however, the job has exacted a heavy toll, and the road to recovery may lie with a new group of heroes called the Ringers. Unfortunately, there's a secret lurking behind this new team, one that could lead to fatal consequences for all involved! Written by David Michelinie. Art by Paul Ryan and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by John Paul Leon and Bill Reinhold. FC, 32 pg. Mando Format. Cover price $2.25.

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Part 3 of 6. "Dark Circle Rising! Part 3: Winds of War?" Continues in Legion of Super-Heroes (1989 4th Series) #107. The Dark Circle's actions continue to tear the United Planets apart, and it's affected the Legion's ranks as well. While numerous worlds secede from the U.P., several Legionnaires decide to resign and sign up with the Science Police! Written by Roger Stern and Tom McCraw, with art by Jeffrey Moy, W.C. Carani and Philip Moy. Cover by Jeffrey Moy and W.C. Carani. Cover price $2.25.

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Written by Jerry Kennedy, art by Jeff Lawter. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.00.