Comic books August 1998

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

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The Goldstar fan club uses Lobo's mashed-up corpse to power a gigantic galactic "GoodVibes" machine, beaming waves of Goldstar-inspired niceness to an unsuspecting cosmos. Unfortunately for the cosmos, Lobo's built-in badness overwhelms Goldstar's built-in goodness, and waves of evil corrupt all that lives! It's true! Written by Alan Grant. Art and cover by Carl Critchlow and Mark Propst. FC, 32 pg. Mando Format. Cover price $2.25.

Vol. 41, #2. The Newspaper of the Science Fiction Field. This issue: James Morrow - Having it Both Ways; Interview with Paul J. McAuley; Locus Awards Winners; Your Top Picks for Best SF and Fantasy Novels of All Time. Cover features James Morrow and Paul J. McAuley. Cover price $4.95.

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Cover by David Alvarez & Mike DeCarlo. Stories by Terry Collins, Michael Eury and David Cody Weiss. Art by Pablo Zamboni & Ruben Torreiro, Horacio Saavedra & Torreiro and Leo Batic & Terry Beatty. You may never order anything through the mail again after you see what Sylvester gets in "Cry Uncle"! Plus, when Daffy decides to "help out" in Porky's pizza parlor, it's mayhem -- with extra cheese and pepperoni to go -- in "A Pizza My Mind"! And Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck star in "Hat Trick"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Story and Art by David Sainz. South Park meets Johnny the Homicidal Maniac as the problem juvenile Vid Vad attends his first day at Lortnoc -- school for disturbed (and disturbing) youth. Will Vid survive his first day of school with the bullies, ganstas and freaks? A hip, stylish book that mixes dark humor, goth, monsters and Hello Kitty cuteness. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $6.30

Add to cart Very Fine $6.30

1st printing. Collects Lost in Space (1998 Dark Horse) #1-3. Writen by Brian McDonald. Art by Gordon Purcell, Terry Pallot, and Ande Pallot. Cover by Gary Erskine. Collecting the three-issue series by Dark Horse, this trade paperback features the continuing adventures of the Robinson family and the wily Dr. Zachary Smith, following the events of the blockbuster film. Softcover, 72 pages, full color. Cover price $7.95.

Translated by Antonio Honduras. Art by Akira Gatjaw. 36 pages, B&W, Adults Only. Cover price $2.95.

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Story, art and cover by Ted Nomura. Sometimes listed as Families of Altered Wars #55. 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. A new storyline begins, Jagdgeschwader: During World War I, a German manages to save the life of Oswald Boelcke, the legendary WWI fighter ace who trained the Red Baron. Jagdgeschwader, Part 1: Wings of Fire. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover by C. F. Payne. Stories and art by Shary Flenniken, Drew Friedman, Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Anthony Barbieri and Bill Wray, Mike Snider, John Caldwell, Josh Gordon, Stan Hart, Peggy Doody, Desmond Devlin, Eric Perlin, Michael Gallagher, Charlie Kadau, David Shayne and Joe Raiola, Frank Jacobs, Mort Drucker, Keith Seidel, George Woodbridge, Grey Blackwell, Tom Bunk, Hermann Mejia, Angelo Torres, Timothy Shamey, James Kirkland, Kevin Pope, Peter Kuper, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of TV sitcoms Just Shoot Me and Everybody Loves Raymond, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. Single Career Girl in the City returns, featuring art by underground comix and National Lampoon legend Shary Flenniken. Mad's version of "Pop-Up Video" takes on Ben Folds Five's "Brick" and Usher's "Nice and Slow." A guide to the 1990s Clinton scandals, featuring art by noted caricaturist Drew Friedman. Titanic sinking memorabilia. A parody of Poe's "Annabel Lee" featuring Pamela Anderson Lee. Mad's takes on religious "tract" booklets, magic shows, and terrorists. Melvin & Jenkins, Monroe, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Just Spoof Me; You're Really Not Much of a Terrorist If...; When Other Old-Timers Try to Relive Their Greatest Day; Job Hunting with the Single Career Girl in the Big City; Melvin & Jenkins Guide to Fine Dining; A Typical Religious Fanatic Tract; Spy vs. Spy; Mad's Do-It-Yourself Complete Clinton Scandal Guide; The Mall-Rat Olympics; Monroe &... the Summer Camp Job; Quotes We're Afraid We'll Hear If Bill Clinton's Secret Service Agents Testify; A Mad Look at Magic; The Stalking of Pamela Lee; Everybody Loathes Raymud; The Official Titanic Oriented Artifacts & Stuff Catalog; Mad's Celebrity Cause-Of-Death Betting Odds; Fold-In; Toyzuki. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Ecch! Rated Mad. Cover by Basil Wolverton. Stories and art by Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Dan Birtcher, Desmond Devlin, Don (Duck) Edwing, Mike Snider, Charlie Kadau, Joe Raiola, Frank Jacobs, Bob Clarke, Paul Peter Porges, James Warhola, Rose L. Hunter, Bob Jones, Harry North, Esq., Paul Coker, Jr., Tom Bunk, Rick Tulka, Mort Drucker, George Woodbridge, Angelo Torres, John Pound, Dave Berg, Jack Davis and Sergio Aragones. The Mad Super Special reprinted movie spoofs and classic material from the magazine. Mad's parodies of the first three Lethal Weapon movies, featuring art by Mort Drucker, Angelo Torres, and Jack Davis. Reprints from Mad paperbacks Mad Goes To Pieces, More Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions, and Viva Mad! Mad's takes on political correctness and sleazy celebrity biographers. Classic Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Legal Wreckin'; Spy vs. Spy; Advertising Characters & Corporate Mascots That Better Reflect the Miserable Companies They Work For; How to Be Politic'lly Correct; Commemorative Stamps We'd Like to See (But Never Will!); Spin Doctors for the Rest of Us; Lethal Wreckin' Too!; Mad: The Lost Pages: Mad Goes To Pieces; Mad's Al Jaffee Spews Out More Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions; Viva Mad!; Mad Salutes Columbus - Highlights of His 1492 Voyage; Lethal Wreckin' 3; Consumer Fantasy vs. Product Reality; High Tech Excuses for the 90's; The Lighter Side of...; Daily Aerobic Routines Without Costly Video Tapes; It Never Works, But You Gotta Try...; Mad's Aptitude Test Number Seven - Will You Make a Good Flight Attendant?; 50/50 Reports on Sleaze Biographers; New Lifestyle Magazines for Huge Untapped Audiences; Fold-In; A See 'n Say for Modern Kids. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.99.

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Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

By Mike Allred and Bernie Mireault. Comics' two strangest heroes have their strangest adventure yet! Trapped in the surreal home of M.C. Escher, they must find their way to the end of the maze and free the maiden! But where is the end and where is the beginning? Up and down, front and back, sense and nonsense all change places, thanks to the infernal meddling of those darn kids, Mike Allred and Bernie Mireault! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 95, Issue 2 - August, 1998. Whole No 565. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations). Cover price $3.50.

1st printing. Story and art by James Kochalka. This graphic novel showcases the Ignatz Award winning story, "The Perfect Planet, " as well two brand new stories, "Nonironic Futuropolis, " and "Frog & Fly." "The Perfect Planet" is a whimsical tale that explores the mysteries of life with all the love and wonder the human soul can muster. Nonironic Futuropolis will make you feel as magical as the first snowfall of winter. And Frog & Fly is the quest for the Evil Toad Messiah. Together, this trilogy makes textbook reading for the serious Kochalka reader. Miss this at your own peril, as we think you'll agree that James is a superstar on the rise. Softcover, 144 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $8.95.

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Holy Men of War. Story by Barry Lyga. Art and cover by Neil Googe and Rick Ketcham. A spin-off from the Warrior Nun series, featuring the secret band of Magic Priests who work for the Vatican alongside the Warrior Nuns. The clues in the murder of a wealthy businessman lead Father Crowe to three horrifying conclusions: a cover-up within the Magic Priesthood, the guilt of one of the Magic Priests, and the similarities to the murder of Crowes own parents. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 15 - 1st printing. "Viking Ships At Sunrise!"

Written by Mary Pope Osborne. Art by Sal Murdocca.

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! "Beware of Vikings!" warns Morgan. Then Jack and Annie are whisked back to ancient Ireland. They land on a cliff on a misty island. How will they find the story they are looking for? It will take a Viking invasion, the help of a jolly monk, and a lot of courage for Jack and Annie to succeed in Viking Ships at Sunrise. Did you know that there is a Magic Tree House book for every kid?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 80 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). All Ages

Cover price $3.99.

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Part 1 of 3 - "Been There, Done That!" Written by John Arcudi. Art by Doug Mahnke and Tom Nguyen. Is this the beginning of the end? Or the end of the beginning? The past and present collide in this latest adventure! Plus, will Val finally make her move? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

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Starring Spider-Man. Guest-starring the Invincible Iron Man. College student and aspiring scientist Peter Parker takes an internship at Stark Enterprises, but the learning process quite literally hits a stone wall when Pete discovers that the scientist he's working with is none other than the villainous Grey Gargoyle! And as we all know, whatever the Gargoyle touches turns to living rock! Looks like it'll take both Peter's web-slinging alter ego and Stark Enterprises' own red-and-gold guardian Iron Man to stop the Gargoyle's stone-cold scheme! Written by Ralph Macchio. Art by Andy Kuhn and Harry Candelario. Cover by Andy Kuhn. Cover price $1.50.

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Collects Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series #141-142. Written by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by John Byrne. Celebrate 35 years of the X-Men with this modern day classic DAYS OF FUTURE PAST. In the not too distant future, mutants are hunted down by robot Sentinels, and those that aren't massacred spend their final days in concentration camps. A desperate plan is enacted by the surviving members of the X-Men to send one of their own back in time to the present to stop the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants from assassinating a prominent politician and avert disaster. Pray she succeeds. Featuring a beautiful chromium foil wraparound cover! 48 pages, FC Cover price $13.50.

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August 1998. Article on X-Men 35th Anniversary; interview with Joe Kelly; article on MC2 line; X-Men centerfold by Carlos Pacheco and Tim Townsend. X-Men cover by Carlos Pacheco and Tim Townsend. Saddle Stitched, 8-in x 11-in, 48 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.99.

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The Eve of Destruction! - Written by Roger Stern. Art by Steve Epting & Al Williamson. Cover by Paul Smith. The all-new series that reveals never-before-seen adventures in Marvel history continues! Trapped aboard the giant battleship-swallowing Sea Dragon, Captain America, the original Human Torch, the Whizzer and the Sub-Mariner battle as never before to dismantle the neophyte organization known as Hydra! The Invaders must stop Hydra before they use their atomic bomb -- and it's a fight they're destined to lose! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.99.

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Written by Bob Fingerman. Art by Sibin and Bernard Kolle. Cover by Doug Mahnke. Meet Aldo Krasker, loser for life and slave to the Man. While generally good natured, Aldo bears a grudge the size of an asteroid -- and it's about to collide with the destructive force of a small wooden mask he discovers in a box of junk. With a heart-stopping cover by the phenomenal Doug Mahnke (Major Bummer), this one guarantees to be a page turner, mixing the humor Fingerman's known for from Minimum Wage and the intense drama of his ZombieWorld: Winter's Dregs! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Jorge Gonzalez. Art by Jim Cheung, Leo Fernandez, and Andrew Pepoy. Cover by Jim Cheung and Andrew Pepoy. Red Reign Part 3: Mortal Coils; Maverick and Guardian keep Ivan's goons from stealing AIM's biological weapons; During the fight, Sickle puts out one of Maverick's eyes; Elena comes out of her coma; Maverick is stranded on his own in a winter wasteland; The curtain closes. 54 pgs., full color. $2.99. Cover price $2.99.

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It's Wolff & Byrd's self-proclaimed "World's Greatest Secretary" in her own 5 issue series. By Batton Lash. 32 pgs B&W with color cover. Cover price $2.95.

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1st printing. Written by Jonathan Gunson. Illustrated by Marten Coombe. In the ageless mists of time, dark sorcerers tried to destroy our world until three great wizards; Merlin, Blaise, and Kells; thwarted them with a powerful wand they mystically forged at Stonehenge. Frustrated, the vengeful sorcerers sent the enchantress Nimue to steal it, but she fell rapturously in love with Merlin. In desperation, the diabolical sorcerers themselves came to seize it. Thus the wand was lost for millennia in a terrible spell-battle... or was it? Using only the clues within this book, readers competed to solve the puzzle validated by Mensa that lies within this book. The winner received Merlin's Wand as well as a $125,000 cash prize. NOTE: The mystery was never solved, so the cash prize was donated to World Wildlife Fund. Cover price $21.00.

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Walt Simonson art Cover price $2.50.

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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. Sams enemies abduct his dog What, and learn they can only push a man so far. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Stories, art and cover by Dirk Schwieger, plus guest pages by James Kochalka and Ryan North. A collection of Dirks comics blog Moresukine. An expat living in Tokyo, he had his readers dare him to try all sorts of different things, and then chronicled the results through his strips. The results had him bravely experience Japanese culture and society head-on, from the exotic to the disgusting to the touristy to the quirkily revealing, in search of whatever the real Tokyo might be. Includes a fold-out comic centerfold, and guest pages by fellow cartoonists Kochalka and North. The title is the Japanese word for a kind of pocket notebook. Softcover, 5-in. x 8 1/2-in., 176 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $15.95.

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Terry LaBan's wildly original Muktuk Wolfsbreath comes to Vertigo in this exciting 3-issue miniseries. A seductive lady shaman from Wolfsbreath's past appears to him in a dream, leading him into a complicated murder case involving hallucinogenic magic, talking tigers, and a cannibal ghost with a taste for revenge. Written by Terry LaBan. Art by Steve Parkhouse. Painted cover by Alex Horley. Mature Readers. FC, 32 pg. Rebax Format. Cover price $2.50.

This promotional material was sent to members of the media to promote Walt Disney's 36th animated feature - Mulan, the story of a spirited young girl who defies the ways of her culture to save her ftaher's life. Kit includes a 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in. pad of note paper, a 4-in. x 4-in., pad of note paper, a pencil with the Mulan logo, a red ribbon, and a note from the producers of the movie.

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1st printing. Story, art and cover by Ted Rall. Controversial cartoonist Ted Rall presents the story of his junior-high school years at the mercy of Brian, a bully who just wouldn't let up. Looking through the lens of the past, Ted resents the abuse, but also wonders if his wimpy teenage self wasn't somehow asking for it. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 60 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $8.95.

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Sucked skyward by the Nile Casino's laser beam and deposited into another dimension, the showgirl Nevada confronts all her mysterious hauntings at once: exploding sheep, a clockwork Neanderthal, depressing songs from the '60s, and a futuristic city with a freakish palace guard. Has she had a mental breakdown? Was it something in the Las Vegas water? Will she escape Caligula's orgy in time for work? Meanwhile, Nevada's disappearance means bad news--sometimes leading to convulsions and death--for some of her friends on Earth. Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Phil Winslade and Steve Leialoha. Painted cover by Phil Winslade. Mature Readers. FC, 32 pg. Rebax Format. Cover price $2.50.

Second State of First Printing. Limited to 120 both states combined. The second state contains some corrections and the original version of "Red Thunder" as it appeared in JAPM: THE POETRY WEEKLY. Signed and numbered by Publisher & Editor Joe Marek on the inside back cover. Robert E. Howard Fanzine. Cover art by Steven R. Trout. Obscure Howard poems, unfinished works and drawings. Softcover 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 40 Pages B&W.

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Add to cart Very Fine $3.40

BROTHERHOOD OF THE FIST: Part 4 of 5. Paper Revelations - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and Cover by Scott McDaniel & Karl Story. Continued from Robin (1993-2009) #55; concludes in Green Arrow (1987 1st Series) #135. Batman, Robin and Green Arrow (Connor Hawke) guest star! Our heroes take the battle to the Monkey Cult's Gotham City lair. Against the backdrop of CATACLYSM-ravaged Gotham, in an office tower lying on its side, the final battle royale begins as the Paper Monkey's identity is revealed! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

1st printing. Collects Nightwing (1996-2009) #1-8. Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Scott McDaniel and Karl Story. Dick Grayson makes a new home for himself in Blüdhaven, Gotham City's deadlier neighbor. Dick soon discovers that, behind the corruption and villainy that permeates the city, there lurks a powerful foe! Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

2nd and later printings. Collects Nightwing (1996-2009) #1-8. Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Scott McDaniel and Karl Story. Dick Grayson makes a new home for himself in Blüdhaven, Gotham City's deadlier neighbor. Dick soon discovers that, behind the corruption and villainy that permeates the city, there lurks a powerful foe! Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

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The shocking miniseries concludes! In the dramatic conclusion, nearly everyone and everything ends up destroyed, including Nightwing's and Huntress's new relationship. And when the smoke clears, the GCPD may never be the same. Written by Devin K. Grayson. Art and cover by Greg Land and Bill Sienkiewicz. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.