Comic books September 1998

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September 2, 1998. All color. Features include Judge Dredd in "Beyond the Call of Duty" part 9 (script by John Wagner, art by Carlos Ezquerra), Sinister Dexter in "Dead Man Whacking" part 2 (script by Dan Abnett, art by Steve Yeowell), Slaine in "The Banishing" part 2 (script by Pat Mills and Gallagher, art by Wayne Reynolds), Nikolai Dante in "The Great Game" part 9 (script by Robbie Morrison, art by Simon Fraser), and Mazeworld book 2, "The Dark Man" part 9 (script by Alan Grant, art by Arthur Ranson). Jim Murray cover.

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September 8, 1998. All color. Features include Judge Dredd in "Beyond the Call of Duty" part 10 (script by John Wagner, art by Carlos Ezquerra), Mazeworld book 2, "The Dark Man" part 10 (script by Alan Grant, art by Arthur Ranson), and Nikolai Dante in "The Great Game" part 10 (script by Robbie Morrison, art by Simon Fraser). John Charles cover.

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September 22, 1998. All color. Features include Judge Dredd in "The Mega-City Way of Death" (script by John Wagner, art by Greg Staples), Slaine in "The Triple Death" (script by Pat Mills, art by Wayne Reynolds), Sinister Dexter in "Death is a Lonely Donnegan" (script by Dan Abnett, art by Paul Johnson), and Durham Red in ""Mask of the Red Death" (script by Dan Abnett, art by Mark Harrison). Harrison cover.

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September 29, 1998. All color. Features include JudgeDredd in "Dreams of Glory" part 1 (script by John Wagner, art by Jim Murray), Sancho Panzer in "Tanked" (script by Dan Abnett, art by Henry Flint), Sinister Dexter in "Anatomy of a Throwdown" (script by Abnett, art by Greg Staples), and Slaine in "The Swan Children" part 1 (script by Pat Mills, art by Bayo Siku). Kevin Walker cover.

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Story, Art, and Cover art by Rich Koslowski. Lettering by Sandy Koslowski. Cover colors by Heroic Age Studios. 1st Printing. In their first double-sized issue, the boys discover that the expense of their beloved hobby far exceeds the modest allowances their parents provide (except Allen who is spoiled rotten) and have to find jobs to sustain their habits!...er, Hobbies! Finding jobs isn't easy for them, and keeping them proves even more difficult for Jim. Keith and Jim eventually find themselves in the employ of a hyper-active German sausage maker where Keith also sidelines as the stores "comic book manager" and Jim discovers his "true calling" in life. Black and white. 48 pages. Cover price $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Ascendant!" Collects A Distant Soil (1991-2004 Aria/Image) #13-25. Story and art by Colleen Doran. The story of a young girl who is born the heir to an alien religious dynasty. One of comic's most lavish and romantic sagas, listed as one of the five best books for teenage girls by Sassy magazine. The second volume of the A Distant Soil saga also includes two never before collected short stories! With a foil-enhanced cover and new cover paintings by creator Colleen Doran. Softcover, 240 pages, full color. Cover price $18.95.

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2nd and later printings. By Betty Smith. Softcover, 496 pages, Text only. Cover price $10.00.

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Cover art by Stuart Immonen and Jose Marzan, Jr. Chasing the Ancient of Days starring Superman and Lex Luthor, script and pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan Jr.; Superman and Waverider (who is actually Dominus in disguise) try to find Kismet. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.99.

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With Stamp. Special Commemorative Edition reprints the entire first appearance of Superman from 1938 complete with original advertisements. Additional half-cover featuring the Superman stamp from the U.S. Postal Service's "Celebrate the Century" commemorative stamp series along with a "First Day of Issue" cancellation. It was sold by the U.S. Postal Service. Cover price $7.95.

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"Destroy the JLA!" Starring the JLA. Story by Steve Vance. Art by Steve Vance, John DeLaney, and Ron Boyd. How can the World's Greatest Super-Heroes hope to defeat an adversary that possesses all their powers combined? All Ages Cover price $1.95.

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First $1.99 cover price issue. Cover pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Denis Rodier. Waves of Deception, script by Karl Kesel (plot) and Jerry Ordway (script), pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Denis Rodier; The four time-shifted realities have been realigned into one, but there's still a lone voice that maintains that all is not as it should be; Waverider tries to help Superman sort things out, but will things be back to normal when they're done? Story continued from Superman #138 and continues in Action Comics #748. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.99.

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Written by Ian Edginton. Art by Alex Maleev. Cover by Glenn Fabry. Journalist Becka McBride and mystery man Gideon Lee finally come face to face -- though not in the way you'd expect. But there's still the matter of Aliens running around the sewers and subways. As Lee, Becka, and hired mercenary, Cabot, prepare for a final hunt, they know a band of Predators is waiting in the shadows to take on whoever is left standing. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover pencils by Duncan Rouleau, inks by Troy Hubbs. Reflection, script by Steve Seagle, pencils by Duncan Rouleau, inks by Troy Hubbs and Christy Stack (Asst. Inker); Alpha Flight hold a funeral for their fallen teammate, Sasquatch; Heather, Mac and Puck each remember him as Walter Langowski and the hero Sasquatch; The new director arrives and starts making changes at Department H; He is informed that the Sasquatch that died was not the Sasquatch that was Walter Langowski. 36 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

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Cover pencils by Scott Kolins. Daredevil guest stars in "Seeing Is Disbelieving!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Scott Kolins, inks by Gary Martin; Spider-Man is fighting dinosaurs; He saves a child, but is attacked by a Pterodactyl; A young woman, Angela Bradford (aka Synario), is seen fleeing the scene; As soon as she leaves, the tropical jungle and dinosaurs fade away, leaving Spider-Man baffled in an office building; As Synario, Angela has constructed a device that creates Mobile Virtual Reality scenarios that she can control and has been using it to steal; Daredevil, using his enhanced senses, locks on and trails Synario; Meanwhile, Spider-Man is confronted with a volcano erupting in the middle of NYC! 38 pgs., full color. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

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Avengers, Silver Surfer, and Black Tarantula cameos in "There Once Was a Spider!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Rafael Kayanan, inks by Bud LaRosa; A thousand years in the future, archeologists discover one of Spider-Man's old webshooters; Spider-man had been instrumental in the Age of Superheroes and idolized by many over the course of centuries; They pair postulate at how the webshooter had gotten there, wondering if it was from Spider-Man's final battle. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

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"On the Verge of Summer" written & illustrated by Rachel Hartman. B&W, 24 pages, standard paper stock, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $1.50.

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September 1998. Cover by Dale D. Ziemanski. Stories: "Roundup" by W.R. Thompson, "Absent Friends" by Michael A. Burstein, "The Flavor of Fire" by Ramona Louise Wheeler, "The Downsizing of Dr. Jain" by Charles L. Harness, "Sam Boone and the Teacup Conundrum" by Bud Sparhawk, and "While You Wait" by Kathy Oltion. Science Fact article: "Space Biz 101" by Daniel Hatch. Softcover, 5.25-in. x 8.5-in.; 144 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Join us. Be one of us. You'll want to be a "Stepford Warner" too when Dr. Scratchnsniff's plan goes awry. Plus: Runt and Rita sing their way to the sea in "Lunch Boat"; and we discover why Wakko doesn't wear pants! Written by Joe Edkin and Matt Wayne. Pencils by Omar Aranda and Leonardo Batic. Cover by Leonardo Batic and Mike DeCarlo. FC, 32 pg. Cover price $1.99.

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Cover pencils by Jim Calafiore, inks by Mark McKenna. Falls The Shadow, script by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, pencils by Jim Calafiore, inks by Peter Palmiotti and Mark McKenna; Aquaman, AJ, and Mera drive the Maritorn off of Oceanid, then AJ pushes his mother through the dimensional gate into Aquaman's world; Aquaman follows. 36 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.95.

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Archie Americana Series: Book 4 - Volume 1 - 1st printing. By popular demand, the fourth installment of this popular paperback series, highlighting the beloved decade of the '70s is finally here! This 96-page trade paperback features the best stories of the 1970s collected into one, high grade volume. Social relevance! The ERA! CB radios! Inflation! The Bicentennial! Disco! Pet Rocks! The Gas Crisis! Seventies TV! Pong! It's all here in this amazing volume! Have a nice day! Features a foreword by Seventies TV/Pop Music mom, Shirley Jones of The Partridge Family! Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

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Ashcan size giveaway. 8 1/2 x 5 1/2. 16 color pages. Sonic The Hedgehog & Sabrina guest. Cover price $0.50.

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"Roadie Romance," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Jim Amash; Archie borrows his cousin Cody's pickup truck for a week and finds out that when you have a pickup everybody wants you to haul something. "Things Are Picking Up!", script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie gets a job picking up trash on the beach. "Messenger Service," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Marty Epp; Archie tries to get revenge on Reggie by asking Moose to deliver a "message" to him. "Voices," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Reggie, Betty and Veronica go to explore an abandoned farmhouse, while Archie warns against taking the risk. "Fitness Crazies," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Reggie and Archie train to run a marathon. "They Dye By Night," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Archie and Dilton try to solve the mystery of who has been putting dye into all the pools in Riverdale, but their research leads to them being accused of the crime. "Lonely Boy," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; The girls worry that Archie will be lonely at the beach because they are too busy to go with him, but once he gets there girls just keep throwing themselves at him. 196 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

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Story by Jim Gelvin. Art and cover by Craig Babiar. The origins of Warrior Nun Areala in the fiery Viking ages are revealed in a four-issue miniseries. As a young Viking, Areala is raised by a father who is a mighty warrior and a woman who is a peace-loving Christian. When her father leaves to battle a werebeast, Areala must choose between fighting by his side, or obeying his orders to stay and protect her mother. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Stories by Paul J McAuley, Alexander Jablokov, Michael Swanwick, Gregory Frost, and more. Softcover, square bound, 144 pages, B&W text, digest size. Cover price $2.95.

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First appearances of Triathlon and Silverclaw in "Turbulence!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by George Pérez. Edwin Jarvis, the Avengers' long-time butler, anxiously waits at the international terminal of Kennedy airport. For several years he has sponsored a child from the Central American country of Costa Verde. And at last she is visiting the United States! However the happy meeting is delayed after Moses Magnum's shock troops attack the terminal! Earth's Mightiest Heroes quickly respond, but find themselves under duress from Silverclaw and Magnum's high-tech weaponry! Fortuitously, a new superhero suddenly arrives on the tarmac: Triathlon! Can he turn the battle in the Avengers' favor? Cameo appearances by Jake Olson and Wonder Man. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Firestar, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Justice, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: This issue features a gatefold cover. This two-part story was reprinted in 2001 in the trade paperback: Avengers Clear and Present Dangers. The TPB collects issues #8 thru #15.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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Angel and the Beast: Deathstroke! - Written by Dennis O'Neil. Art and Cover by Roger Robinson & James Pascoe. Having crash-landed in a South American jungle, Azrael befriends an unfortunate, misshapen monster called Calibax. What's more unfortunate is that Calibax is marked for death...at the hands of Deathstroke! It's Azrael versus Deathstroke for the life of a stranger! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover by Bernie Wrightson. "Bough Breaks," script by Devin Grayson, pencils by Yvel Guichet, inks by Robert Campanella; Alfred has been acting strangely; Batman and Robin discover that Alfred is gone; Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson investigate and are captured by Catwoman and her gang; They are locked away in a cold room along with Alfred disguised as Batman; Alfred, Bruce and Dick break free, and the real Batman and Robin rush to Wayne Manor, where Catwoman and her gang are stealing. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

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Gordon reveals how he was forced to resign from the Chicago police force in shame. Now his past, and his former nemesis, have come back to haunt him. Can he overcome both? Written by Dennis O'Neil. Art by Dick Giordano and Klaus Janson. Cover by Klaus Janson and Dick Giordano. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover art by Ty Templeton. Claws, script by Ty Templeton, pencils by Rick Burchett, inks by Terry Beatty; Catwoman breaks up an illegal testing lab that is using cats, and then tries to make the company president take care of the injured animals. Set in the animated DC universe. 36 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover by Jason Pearson. Primal Riddle Chapter Two: Perhaps the Only Riddle That We Shrink From Giving Up!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Dusty Abell, inks by Drew Geraci; Batman's body is missing its soul, and wants to get it back—fast; There's only one problem: Batman's soul is inhabiting the body of one of his deadliest enemies, the Riddler! 36 pgs., full color. $1.99. Cover price $1.95.

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AFTERSHOCK. THE BLANK GENERATION: Part 1 of 2. Corporate Nightmares - Written by Alan Grant. Art by Mark Buckingham & Wayne Faucher. Painted Cover by Glen Orbik. The Mad Hatter and Narcosis appear in this AFTERSHOCK issue! While Bruce Wayne tries to convince Gotham's businessmen not to abandon the city, the Mad Hatter begins a scheme to loot what little is left, and Narcosis sets off a cloud of gas that will destroy people's minds! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Painted cover by Chris Scalf. "Search For Sanctuary" (part 1), script by Chris Scalf, Fred Prince (story), and James Kuhoric (script), art by Chris Scalf; Yahren 7356; The council believes they have perfected a way to genetically enhance humans; Starbuck is enlisted by local natives to help them obtain the Riah stone they need to survive; Sardakk begins his takeover of the Cylons and Imperious Leader; Continues from Battlestar Galactica: Prison of Souls issue #5. "Dark Genesis," script by James Kuhoric, art by Robert Scott; In the early days, the Cylons were reptilian creatures; Sobekkta was the first Cylon to create and use the mechanical Centurian; These mechanicals soon overthrew and destroyed the original reptilian race. Centurian Cylon illustration by Robert Scott. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.99.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "A Day to Remember," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty and Archie "waste" a day at the mall on account of overcast weather. "Heel, Rover!", script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Archie won't stop ogling other girls at the beach. "Dandy Detour," script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Sabrina makes a new road to clear up traffic to the beach. "Watered Down," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty is getting tired of being around water as a summer camp counselor. "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not...!" script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Jughead thinks Betty has a crush on him and tries to get Archie and Betty together. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.75.

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Cover art by Chris Ecker [as Tom King]. Ultiman pin-up by Dan Preece; Joe Shuster Superman tribute. Crime From The Skies! starring Knight Watchman, script by Mark Schirmer, art by Dan Preece [as Tom King]; Bob Kane Batman tribute. Dr. Insect and His Ant Men! starring Dimensioneer!, script and art by Daniel Reed. Agents Of BADGE, script by Gary Carlson, pencils by Chris Ecker, inks by Jim Brozman; Savage Dragon finds himself at B.A.D.G.E. HQ in 1965, mistaken for a spy out to steal the "Infinity Orb." House ad for Knight Watchman #4. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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On Silent Wings: Part 5 of 8 - Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. Rin has told Araya Kawakami the story of her mother's brutal rape. And from the mask maker's stony face, it's clear that he knows as well as she does, that he's the man who led the vicious assault. Yet now that she's sitting across from him while his innocent young son Renzo is out buying tea for the "honored guest," Rin doesn't want vengeance or blood. All she wants is an apology, and an end to the killing. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $2.95.

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"Final Jeopardy" - With the last pieces of his previous existence falling into place, Bloodshot finally returns to D.O.A. headquarters to confront his personal demon, Simon Oreck. But first he has to get past Bloodbath, a horrific "sibling" who wishes to make himself complete by absorbing Bloodshot! Written by Len Kaminski, with art by Sal Velluto and Bob Almond. FC, 32 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Sergio Aragones and Mark Evanier. Art and cover by Sergio Aragones. Remember the first time you saw The Amityville Horror? Your toes curled . . . you were afraid to put your feet on the floor . . . and two flies in a room was enough to send you screaming for a priest! Why put yourself through the trouble of horror movies, when these guys will make you laugh at all those ghosts and goblins. Sergio's third Dark Horse miniseries comes to an eerie end. 32 pages, B&W Cover price $2.95.

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The sequel to the Books of Faerie miniseries continues, revealing the secrets of the early life of King Auberon. Civil war breaks out in Faerie between the forces of Auberon and the Duke of Grimwar, with the rule of the entire realm at stake. Backed by thousands of troops, Auberon's victory seems assured--but what will happen when the young and inexperienced heir is caught alone in the forest by his older, stronger rival? Written by Bronwyn Carlton. Art by Peter Gross and Vince Locke. Painted cover by Hermann Mejia. Mature Readers. FC, 32 pg. Rebax Format. Cover price $2.50.

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Judas Kiss. Story, art and cover by The Fillbach Brothers, Matt and Shawn Fillbach. A superhero saga in the tradition of classic underground comix. With his old pilot friend Whiskey Jack, Captain Freebird heads for Hawaii, but hes stopped by Mr. Skin, Laughing Bears formidable new henchman. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Created by Joss Whedon. Written by Andi Watson. Art by Joe Bennett and Rick Ketcham. Cover by Art Adams. Buffy Summers is not like other girls. She's been chosen to save the world from the vampire plague, and balancing saving the world with high school is no easy task. Presenting an all-new adventure of everyone's favorite slayer, written by Andi Watson, the creator of Skeleton Key, Joe Bennett, and Rick Ketcham, artist on Superman and Journey into Mystery. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Created by Joss Whedon. Written by Andi Watson. Art by Joe Bennett and Rick Ketcham. Buffy Summers is not like other girls. She's been chosen to save the world from the vampire plague, and balancing saving the world with high school is no easy task. Presenting an all-new adventure of everyone's favorite slayer, written by Andi Watson, the creator of Skeleton Key, Joe Bennett, and Rick Ketcham, artist on Superman and Journey into Mystery. Cover price $2.95.