Comic books August 1998

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Cover pencils by Clarence Lansang, inks by Victor Llam. Untitled Darkness, script by Malachy Coney, pencils by Clarence Lansang and Cedric Nocon, inks by Victor Llamas, Joe Weems, Marlo Alquiza, Jason Gorder, Edwin Rosell, John Livesay, and Marco Galli (Assistant); Alexandre and Maximillion are investigating a secret lair of the Brotherhood of Darkness hidden underneath the Statue of Liberty when the leader of the Brotherhood, Sonatine, and his men arrive; Sonatine digs through the treasure chest of the Brotherhood and finds a lost book by Cervantes which he promises to read to Alexandre after which he plans on killing her; In the story, Cervantes and Sancho Panza are shacking up in a local barn because the hostel it connects to is being occupied by members of the Inquisition; They find the barn has a previous tenant as well, the gypsy Michaelangelo Estacado who is hiding out after a dalliance with the maid. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Nude Special Mucha Tribute Cover. Anamorphic fantasy epic next chapter "Fire Quest". Cover price $2.95.

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Story by Scott MacKillican, art by Mike Butcher. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.15.

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Written by Darko Macan. Art and cover by Igor Kordey. The final battle is at hand! Carson and Duare manage to change the Loveking's mind, only to see him murdered by his power-mad Myposan first officer! As the pair are thrown into the Myposan arena to face a horde of Venusian beasts, they wish that Tarzan was there with them, to speak to the monsters and send them against their masters. But Tarzan's got problems of his own, including a floating city collapsing around his ears! Don't miss the stunning conclusion to Tarzan/Carson of Venus! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Risk, Argent and Fringe try to free Prysm, Waverider appears before the de-aging Atom, and Superman, Changeling, CM3 and Omen try to locate the Teen Titans in "Titans Hunt Part 3: Lost In Space". Part 3 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story concludes next issue. Script and pencils by Dan Jurgens, finishes by Norm Rapmund. Jurgens/Rapmund cover. Cover price $1.95.

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"Deal with the Devil!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Avengers. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by John Romita, Jr. And Klaus Jansen. The unthinkable has happened, the unstoppable Destroyer has murdered the God of Thunder. But before Hela, Mistress of the Underworld, can claim her prize, a mysterious being of great power intervenes. Marnot, in order to return the cosmic balance, anchors Thor's essence to the noble form of the mortal Jake Olson, a man who would sacrifice all for the life of another. Now the Thunder God must return to the field of battle with all hast if he is to save his comrades, the Avengers, from the very monster who sent him to death's doorstep. Cover price $1.99.

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"Deal with the Devil!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Avengers. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by John Romita, Jr. And Klaus Jansen. The unthinkable has happened, the unstoppable Destroyer has murdered the God of Thunder. But before Hela, Mistress of the Underworld, can claim her prize, a mysterious being of great power intervenes. Marnot, in order to return the cosmic balance, anchors Thor's essence to the noble form of the mortal Jake Olson, a man who would sacrifice all for the life of another. Now the Thunder God must return to the field of battle with all hast if he is to save his comrades, the Avengers, from the very monster who sent him to death's doorstep. Cover price $1.99.

Post In Digestion. Story, art and cover by Matt Howarth. The savage misadventures of the infinitely-regenerating, dimension-hopping, violent reprobates Ron and Russ Post. A trip through the realities results in Cyborg Russ, while Ron is transformed into an ape-man. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $5.95.

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1st printing. By Charles Marier. "Trees Company" Tired of tales about spandex-clad heroes that you just can't relate to? Introducting Thoughtful Man! Every issue features a completely powerless hero who survives, well... by blind stupid luck, pretty much. Just like you and me! 7-in. x 10 1/2-in., 28 pages, B/W. Cover price $2.50.

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1st printing. By Charles Marier. "Disorder In The Court" Tired of tales about spandex-clad heroes that you just can't relate to? Introducting Thoughtful Man! Every issue features a completely powerless hero who survives, well... by blind stupid luck, pretty much. Just like you and me! 7-in. x 10 1/2-in., 28 pages, B/W. Cover price $2.50.

1st printing.

By Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott.

BABY BLUE chronicles the lives of Wanda and Darryl - mid-thirties, college-educated first-time parents - and newborn Zoe. Their true to life experiences reveal the humor in the trials and triumphs of parenthood.

Softcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, B&W.

2nd and later printings.

By Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott.

BABY BLUE chronicles the lives of Wanda and Darryl - mid-thirties, college-educated first-time parents - and newborn Zoe. Their true to life experiences reveal the humor in the trials and triumphs of parenthood.

Softcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, B&W.

MATURE READERS. Cavewoman variant. This issue features Faust, Cavewoman, Onyx, and The Ravening stories. 60 pgs, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

Add to cart NM 9.4 $16.00 View scan

Faust regular cover variant by Tim Vigil. This issue features Faust, Cavewoman, Onyx, and The Ravening stories. 60 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. Cover price $4.95.

MATURE READERS. Faust Platinum variant. This issue features Faust, Cavewoman, Onyx, and The Ravening stories. 60 pgs, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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MATURE READERS. Ravening variant. This issue features Faust, Cavewoman, Onyx, and The Ravening stories. 60 pgs, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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"Matters of Gravity" Guest-starring the Lightning Rods. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Mark Bagley and Scott Hanna. It's a wild west shootout in Wyoming! As the Thunderbolts clash with the (robot) Hulk, the Lightning Rods, and Graviton! Oh no, where did the powerful Master of Gravity come from? Marvel's Most Wanted heroes don't know, but they valiantly attack him anyway! As expected the fight goes poorly until Atlas enters the fray! And then Dr. Karla Sofen (aka Moonstone) works her psychiatric charm on Graviton! What a strange way to win a battle! In the meantime south of the border, Baron Zemo and the new Citizen V cross swords in deadly combat! Cameo appearance by Techno. Thunderbolts Lineup: Atlas, Jolt, MACH-1, Moonstone, and Songbird. (Note: Graviton previously appeared in Avengers Unplugged (1995) #2. He will face the T-Bolts again in Thunderbolts #28. Citizen V and Baron Zemo battle for a second time in Captain America (3rd series) Annual 1998. This issue features a gatefold cover.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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All about Action Figure collecting, Big Jim Cover price $5.95.

In this issue: McFarlane Toys rules the world! Plus: 1998 Disney retirees; Transformers Merge Group; Masters of the Universe; Star Wars Expanded Universe; Grateful Dead Bean Bears retirees; X-Files variants; and WWF Bend'ems. Also: Collectible Action Figure, Toy and Beanie Price Guide. Cover features Skull Queen figure. Cover price $5.95.

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Han Solo in Hoth Gear with Tantuan cover. Cover price $3.99.

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Archer and Chip Hazard from Small Soldiers cover. Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Darick Robertson. Freeze Me With Your Kiss - Part 3, script by Warren Ellis, art by Darick Robertson and Rodney Ramos; In the conclusion to the 3-part "Freeze Me with Your Kiss," the secret of Spider's wife--whose cryogenically frozen head has been stolen--is revealed, and the mad police dog Stomponato gets his. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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"Popularity Contest" - How do the Troublemakers react when they become the hottest media darlings in the country? And how does G&G make chicken salad out of chicken &^%$?! You'll be surprised to see what their plan is. And so will the Bellicose Brothers, Ninjak and an all-new villain named Turnabout! Written by Fabian Nicieza, with art by Kevin West and Dan Davis. FC, 32 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

Written an illustrated by marc Hempel. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

August 1, 1998. Cover: Drew Carey. Inside: Carey article/interview; Pam Grier; Elmore Leonard interview; Roy Rogers remembered; traveling with President Bill Clinton in China. Cover price $1.19.

August 8, 1998. 50 Greatest Movies; Michelle Williams; Jerry Seinfeld; Robert Young. Part "Star Wars" cover. Cover price $1.19.

August 15, 1998. Cover: Princess Diana. Inside: "The Avengers" (TV/movie version); James McDaniel ("NYPD Blue"); Princess Diana. Cover price $1.19.

August 22, 1998. Cover: Vivica A. Fox ("Getting Personal") and Thomas Gibson ("Dharma & Greg"). Inside: TV's 10 Best Dressed; Jane Krakowski; Rat Pack HBO movie; Bob Keeshan; Xena photo Cover price $1.19.

Troy Aikman cover. August 29, 1998. Inside: NFL preview; "Star Trek" news; Bo Derek; summer vacations of stars David Duchovny ("The X-Files"), Gena Lee Nolin, Melissa Joan Hart, and others; politics article by Arianna Huffington; Shari Lewis. Cover price $1.49.

Babylon 5 special: J. Michael Straczynski, Robin Aitkin Downes, Patricia Tallman, Tracy Scoggins, Denise Gentile. Also Duncan Regehr (Star Trek), Blake's 7, Gordon Pinsent and Beau Starr (Due South), Joe Spano (X-Files), Roma Maffia and A. Martinez (Profiler). Cover price $7.99.

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Story and art by Yukinobu Hoshino. The humans have learned a lot more from this experiment with artificial intelligence than they'd planned, but has the computer truly learned from them as well? Can Dr. Dyer and his team reach some sort of understanding with the super-computer Spartacus before the nuclear backup plan blows everything sky high? Find out in the exciting conclusion of The Two Faces of Tomorrow! 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

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Direct Edition. Cover by Chris Bachalo and Tim Townsend. Lost In Space, script by Steve Seagle and Joseph Harris, pencils by Chris Bachalo, inks by Tim Townsend; Bishop and Deathbird traverse a hostile alien environment in order to reach a warp portal which will take them back to the Shi'ar Empire; Unfortunately, the gate is destroyed by the Chnitt before they can use it; In Alaska, Jean collapses into a catatonic state. 38 pgs., full color. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

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Newsstand Edition. Cover by Chris Bachalo and Tim Townsend. Lost In Space, script by Steve Seagle and Joseph Harris, pencils by Chris Bachalo, inks by Tim Townsend; Bishop and Deathbird traverse a hostile alien environment in order to reach a warp portal which will take them back to the Shi'ar Empire; Unfortunately, the gate is destroyed by the Chnitt before they can use it; In Alaska, Jean collapses into a catatonic state. 38 pgs., full color. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Add to cart NM- 9.2 $17.50 View scan

Add to cart VF 8.0 $10.00

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Cover art by Carl Barks. The Hands of Zeus starring Uncle Scrooge, script by Jan Kruse and David Gerstein (translation), pencils by Bas Heymans. Soporific Stuffing starring Uncle Scrooge, script by Bob Karp, pencils by Al Taliaferro. Safe Surprise starring Uncle Scrooge and The Phantom Blot, art by Paul Murry. Cold Duck starring Uncle Scrooge, script by Pat McGreal, art by Jose Colomer Fonts. The Year That Was 1930 - A Blossoming Romance starring Mickey Mouse, script by Walt Disney, pencils by Ub Iwerks and Win Smith, inks by Win Smith. Bolivar, the Beagle Catcher starring Uncle Scrooge, script by Mike Sharland (plot) and Bob Bartholomew (script), art by Daniel Branca. The Year That Was 1953 - The Impact of McDuck photo story, script by Bruce Hamilton. Hurry Home starring Uncle Scrooge, script by Bob Karp, art by Al Taliaferro. Home Cooking starring Uncle Scrooge, script by John Lustig, pencils by Francisco Sabaté Montero. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

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Magazine-size reprints of stories by Carl Barks. In this issue: "So Far and No Safari" and "The Queen of the Wild Dog Pack". Also "The Cover Story, part 7" article by Geoffrey Blum. Originally came factory bagged with a trading card. Full color, 56 pages, standard paper stock, cardstock cover, squarebound. NOTE: May or may not come with trading card. Cover price $9.95.

Magazine-size (square-bound) reprints of stories by Carl Barks. In this issue: "House of Haunts"and "Treasure of Marco Polo". Originally came factory bagged with a trading card. Full color; 56 pages, standard paper stock, cardstock cover, squarebound. NOTE: May or may not come with trading card. Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart NM- 9.2 $14.00 View scan

Magazine-size reprints of stories by Carl Barks. In this issue: "Micro-Ducks From Outer Space" and "The Heedless Horseman". Also "Duck Family Robinson" article by Geoffrey Blum. Originally came factory bagged with a trading card. Full color, 56 pages, standard paper stock, cardstock cover, squarebound. NOTE: May or may not come with trading card. Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart VF 8.0 $9.60

Add to cart Fine $7.20

Add to cart FN 6.0 $7.20

The critically acclaimed book returns to chronicle the never-before-told very first meeting between Spider-Man and Dr. Strange! Something is loose in Manhattan! Something that is abducting innocent civilians! Something that leads a young and inexperienced Spidey into his first encounter with The Master of the Mystic Arts--Dr. Strange! Written by Kurt Busiek and Roger Stern. Art by Neil Vokes and Jay Geldhof. Painted cover by Steve Leialoha. 48 pages. Bookshelf format. Cover price $5.99.

Issue 2. August 1998. Written and illustrated by Toshio Maeda. 6.5" x 10". 30 pages. Black and white. Adult. Cover price $2.95.