Comic books December 1999

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Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art by Jeffrey Moy, W.C. Carani, Olivier Coipel, and Lanning; cover by Moy and Carani. New writers Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning (RESURRECTION MAN, JLA: PRIMEVAL) make their Legion series debut! A routine rescue mission turns out to be anything but when Cosmic Boy, Monstress, Apparition, and Brainiac 5.1 encounter Emissary, the herald of the legendary world of Robotica. Once a mighty race, the Roboticans took a significant fall in the 25th century, and the reason for that decline may connect directly to Brainy himself! Provided the Legionnaires survive this threat, there may not be an Earth to return to, as seen in pages that hint at the "Legion of the Damned" storyline beginning in LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #122! FC, 32 pg." Cover price $2.50.

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Sam Keith story and art. Cover price $2.50.

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1997 series. Stories and Art by Greg Hyland, Steve Remen and Mike White. An era of lethargic laughter ends with this final (yet lucky) thirteenth issue, as the Lads review Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace to kick things off! Plus, back-ups starring HIM and Li'l Lethargic Lad. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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by Frank Cho Okay, so the first four issues of Liberty Meadows got you laughing so hard that you burst your spleen, and the HMO refused to treat you because busted spleens are not covered under your group policy. Tough! Don't even try to send us the medical bill, 'cause you were warned! And now you've been warned: If you thought Liberty Meadows was funny in black and white, then you had better pay up on your insurance because there are two more color Sundays to each and every issue! Now you can laugh until you turn blue in the face! New cover and commentary by Frank Cho. PC, 32pg" Cover price $2.95.

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Story, art and cover by Andy Ristaino. More early weirdness from indie cartoonist Ristaino, later an animator on the Adventure Time cartoon. The enigmatic Jack Hazard rescues the Fetus from Dr. Otto's lab and takes him to Warehouse 23, headquarters of the Discordians, a group of anarchist hipsters. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Vol. 43, #6. The Newspaper of the Science Fiction Field. This issue: Terry Pratchett - Discworld & Beyond; Louise Marley Interviewed; World Fantasy Awards Winners; Forthcoming Books Through September 2000. Cover features Terry Pratchett. Cover price $4.95.

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Stories by Chuck Kim, Bill Matheny, Dan Slott and Brett Koth. Art and Cover by David Alvarez & Mike DeCarlo. To impress a beautiful vegetarian cat, Sylvester vows to give up meat. How long can he last in "Tofu Tweety"? Plus, find out who's a better bowler, Yosemite Sam or Bugs Bunny, in "Ten Pin Alley"! And discover whether or not a tank will be the equipment that finally allows the Coyote to capture the Road Runner in "Tanks But No Tanks"! Also: Daffy Duck in the 1-pager "Thanks A Knot"; and Bugs in the 1-pager "Silence Is Golden"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.99.

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(W) Joe Kelly (P) Duncan Rouleau (C ) Haberlin Studios WE'VE MADE IT TO NUMBER TWO, PUDDIN' PANTS! As REX revels in his newly discovered powers to make whims a mechanical reality, both world-watching organization PROVIDENCE and sinister showman SIMON BABBAGE hatch plans for the ten year old titan. MIA saunters down from her ivory tower with lipstick and pepper spray to embark on a quest to find the boy who saved her life. Meanwhile, Agent SIX is handed his next assignment: He must destroy the greatest threat to mankind since gunpowder-- The boy called REX?!? Watch as all three collide in a bloody jambalia of madness and mayhem as the mystery of M-REX unfolds. Plus: WHO CAN WITHSTAND MALESTROM KNOWN AS MAXIMINION?!? WHO ARE THE KEEPERS OF THE CODEX MUNDI?!? WHAT ON GOD'S GREEN EARTH IS A BOBO HAHA, AND HOW CAN SOMETHING WITH SUCH A SILLY NAME HERALD THE END OF CIVILIZATION?!? Order now and order a lot... Please. It can't be the comic that'll save the world without you! FC, 32pg" Cover price $2.95.

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Alternate Cover. Limited to 3500 copies. Includes numbered Dynamic Forces Certificate of Authenticity.

Dynamic Forces Exclisive Alternate Foil Cover. Limited to 1,500 copies. Includes numbered Dynamic Forces Certificate of Authenticity.

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Cover by Scott Bricher. Stories and art by Rick Geary, Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Anthony Barbieri and Bill Wray, Mike Snider, Don (Duck) Edwing, John Caldwell, Michael Gallagher, Desmond Devlin, Barry Liebmann, Charlie Richards, Scott Maiko, Paul Coker, Jr., Mort Drucker, George Woodbridge, Angelo Torres, Andre Leroy Davis, Butch D'Ambrosio, Ray Alma, Monte Wolverton, Irving Schild, Tom Bunk, Hermann Mejia, Peter Kuper, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Mad looks at the end of the century and the Y2K scare, featuring art by indie cartoonist Rick Geary and others. Also, Mad looks at the past (historic excuses) and the future (satellite TV). Mad's takes on high-school football, adult education, and funerals. Monroe, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Mad Looks at What's on the Back of Your Ticket; A Mad Look at Funerals; Monroe &... The Candy; SlimeDish Digital Television; Spy vs. Spy; End-of-the-Millennium War Awards; The Positive Side of the Y2K Problem; Absentee Excuse Notes Through History; Clues Your High School's Football Team Really Sucks; They Shoot Horses' Asses, Don't They?; The Spending Annex Adult Education Center; Scenes of Americana Yesterday & Today; Sean "Puffy" Combs' Day Planner; Other Y2K Problems Guaranteed to Make Your Life Miserable; The Lighter Side of...; Moronica's Closet; Mad's Celebrity Cause-Of-Death Betting Odds; Fold-In; Artist At Work. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.

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Story and art by Mike Allred. It's a Madman holiday special-tacular! While Frank (a.k.a. Madman) and Joe are enjoying Halloween trick-or-treating, they run afoul of Mutant Street Beatniks swiping candy from children! But that's not all! When Frank, Joe, and Mr. Rodrigo (from Madman #12) volunteer to help feed the homeless on Thanksgiving, they come across a man who may be Santa Claus! So it's off to the magical North Pole to investigate! This issue also introduces new hero Mr. Gum, who can stretch and stick . . . well, like gum! And who better than Madman to show him the ways of the costumed good guy? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 97, Issue 6 - December 1999 - Whole No 579. Celebrating 50 Years! Includes: "The Actors" by Eleanor Arnason, "Vessel" by Orson Scott Card, "The Time Thief" by Michael Thomas, "Dazzle Redux" by Scott Bradfield, "Tricks & Treats" by Steve Rasnic Tem. Softcover. 5-in. x 7-in., 164 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations). Cover price $3.50.

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Book Seven. Matt Wagner reprints # 13 & 14. Cover price $6.95.

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by Rumiko Takahashi The penultimate issue of the epic romance Maison Ikkoku! As Godai and Kyoko's marriage approaches, Grandma Godai gives them her approval, but not without one of her usual surprises. As Kyoko puts away the mementos from her previous marriage, her mind wanders to the past and her happiness with her previous husband. b&w, 40pg (9 of 10)" Cover price $3.25.

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Cover by Kenichi Sonoda. Stories and Art by Daniel Fu, Josh Lensick, Rob Lansley and Kenichi Lowe. The magazine for manga fans. In this issue: "Fall Into the Sky Part 1" by Daniel Fu; "Wendy Comic" by Josh Lensick; and "Clare's Dragon Part 1" by Rob Lansley and Kenichi Lowe. Plus: Interview with Kenichi Sonoda by Daniel Kanemitsu. And: "Photoshop For Comics Part 3" article by Pat Duke. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover by Joseph Wight. Stories and art by Ben Dunn, Brian Farrens, Chris Allen, Fred Perry, Joseph Wight, and Ted Nomura. The third incarnation of the long-running manga and anime guide from indy publisher Antarctic Press, featuring full issues of Antarctics most popular English-language manga. Ninja High School 6, Gold Digger 6, Warrior Nun Areala 6, and World War II 1946; Twilight X; news and features on anime and manga series. 86 pages, Full Color. Cover price $8.99.

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Written by John Ostrander; art and cover by Tom Mandrake In stores October 6. A fleet of alien ships arrive at the JLA Watchtower -- with a mission imperative to their survival -- in Part 1 of the 4-part "Rings of Saturn!" After suffering colossal injuries at the hands of Malefic and during the DAY OF JUDGMENT, J'onn has returned to Mars in an attempt to heal himself. But while he's away, Saturnian ships arrive to reclaim Jemm, Son of Saturn, who is still recovering from being used as a pawn. What the Saturnians find troubles them deeply, and only the Martian Manhunter may be able to stop an interplanetary war...if he returns to Earth in time! FC, 32 pg." Cover price $1.99.

(2nd Series) Comicraft Edition

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Thor (1962-1996 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #83-100.

Written by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Robert Bernstein. Art by Jack Kirby, Joe Sinnott, Don Heck, and Al Hartley. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott.

This classic volume introduces the mild-mannered Dr. Donald Blake and his amazing alter ego, Thor, the Norse God of Thunder! Through the course of these awesome adventures, the Asgardian Avenger battles everyone from the Stone Men of Saturn to the Radioactive Man to his own half-brother Loki!

Hardcover, 288 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.95.

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(2nd Series) Comicraft Edition

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Thor (1962-1996 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #83-100.

Written by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Robert Bernstein. Art by Jack Kirby, Joe Sinnott, Don Heck, and Al Hartley. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott.

This classic volume introduces the mild-mannered Dr. Donald Blake and his amazing alter ego, Thor, the Norse God of Thunder! Through the course of these awesome adventures, the Asgardian Avenger battles everyone from the Stone Men of Saturn to the Radioactive Man to his own half-brother Loki!

Hardcover, 288 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.95.

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Cover art by Alex Schomburg. "The Parrot Strikes Back!", script and art by Carl Burgos; The Torch accompanies the Parrot on his prison train to California in order to help a chemist who wishes to examine an inactive volcano for sulfur deposits, which are used by the government to make gunpowder, which the U.S. is sorely lacking. Untitled The Vision story, script by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; The Vision embarks on the task of saving the lives of the crew of the U.S.S. Olympus which vanished in Antarctica. "The Case of the Vanishing Convicts," script and art by Bill Everett; Namor has to overcome a mad scientist who is trying to create a race of evil Sub-Mariners to war against America! "The Devil and the Green Plague," script by Joe Simon, art by Jack Kirby; Hurricane agrees to accompany the Holden expedition into the Matto Grasso, where they will join a Doctor Clay, who is battling a strange body wasting disease that is killing thousands there daily. "The Case of the Armless Tiger Man," script and art by Paul Gustavson; A former German worker, who had lost his arms in a machine in a factory he once worked at, is sent to America by the Nazis to destroy machines in America for the greater glory of the Reich. Untitled Silver Scorpion story, art by Harry Sahle. "The White Death," script by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon, pencils by Jack Kirby; Cap and Bucky must tackle a white cloaked, hideous figure that stalks the halls of the mansion of the late Josiah Harrow...a figure that has chosen the duo as its next target for death! 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $3.95.

Cover by Takeshi Takebayashi. "A Beautiful Girl Suddenly Appears," script by Takeshi Takebayashi and Dino BouBou (translation), art by Takeshi Takebayashi. Strange events plague the campus after Shion's arrival - this mysterious newcomer is gifted with psychic powers. She's engaged in a battle with supernatural forces that threaten our world and Yuichiro and Maki are drawn into the struggle to save humanity. But Shion is also a young woman, learning for the first time about the ways of life and love on the earth. Mature Readers. 36 pgs., B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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"So that Others May Walk" illustraded by Reed Crandall leads off another powerful issue of this EC "New Direction" Title. Also in this siiue, you'll find stories by Joe Orlando, Graham Ingels, and George Eveans. Cover by Johnny Craig. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover art by Rick Altergott. Untitled story, script and art by Gilberto Hernandez; Venus meditates on the meaning of Christmas. Untitled The Fake Santa Clause story, script and art by Jaime Hernandez. Untitled Olaf Edwards Kid Firechief story, script and art by Steven Weissman; Kid Firechief, Rosie Cheeks, and Tubby G escape from the fire and continue the pursuit of Hotfoot. "Santa Claus From Other Planets" one-page story, script and art by Gilbert Hernandez. "News Blues" starring Hector, Dexter, and Zachary, script by Joost Swarte and Kim Thompson (translation), art by Joost Swarte. "Christmas With Los Supersonicos" one-page story, script and art by Jaime Hernandez. 28 pgs., B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Alvero Fracassi. Art by M. Gerald Delaney. 28 pages, B&W, Adults Only. Cover price $2.95.

by Kazuhisa Kondo Amuro is reunited with his mother in the ruins of Earth, but she is a pacifist, and is not happy to find that her son has become a soldier. With blood on his hands, can Amuro make peace with her while the mecha forces of Zeon come ever closer? b&w, 32pg (2 of 5)" Cover price $3.00.

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"The Fright Before Christmas" on cover. (W) J. Torres (P) Francis Manapul (I) Rob Ross (C) Arthur Dela Cruz Christmas Eve and there isn't much to be jolly about at the Old Haunt (a.k.a. MFI headquarters). The Monster Fighters are in for the fight of their lives. This time, they take on... each other! Ghostly visitors also force them to wrestle with personal demons and it's a moment of truth for the kids destined to save the universe - if they don't kill each other first. Put this holiday special on your Wish List! Shipping to stores just in time for Santa to pick up copies for all you nice boys and girls. FC, 32pg" Cover price $3.95.

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This is cover A: by Romano. (W) Sharon Scott (P) Romano (I) Marco Galli "Famine"?She's back! More Than Mortal welcomes the return of series creator/writer Sharon Scott along with the addition of new penciler Romano (Witchfinder, Sagas) in an exciting tale that sets Derdre against a ruthless new adversary. Now armed with her sacred spear, The Protector returns home to Ireland, and finds the land ravaged in her absence. A menacing blight devastates the people from the inside, while a merciless English invasion threatens them from the outside. Be watching this November, when Ireland's greatest heroine finally faces an enemy that she cannot defeat. Her name is FAMINE, and she's hungry for you! Note: There will be a 75/25 alternate cover by Randy Green. FC, 32pg$2.95 " Cover price $2.95.

This is Cover B: a 1 in 3 variant cover by Randy Green. (W) Sharon Scott (P) Romano (I) Marco Galli "Famine"?She's back! More Than Mortal welcomes the return of series creator/writer Sharon Scott along with the addition of new penciler Romano (Witchfinder, Sagas) in an exciting tale that sets Derdre against a ruthless new adversary. Now armed with her sacred spear, The Protector returns home to Ireland, and finds the land ravaged in her absence. A menacing blight devastates the people from the inside, while a merciless English invasion threatens them from the outside. Be watching this November, when Ireland's greatest heroine finally faces an enemy that she cannot defeat. Her name is FAMINE, and she's hungry for you! Cover price $2.95.

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(W)Brian Holguin (P)Steve Firchow (I)Alp Altiner (Color)Frank D'Armata Derdre the Protector, having undergone a strange series of physical and spiritual trials on her journey between mythical "Otherworlds", finally comes face to face with the mysterious Woman In White. On this night of Samhain -- the Celtic Halloween -- the bewitching stranger will force Derdre to learn things about herself that will change the way she sees the "real world" forever. Of course, in the realm of "Otherworlds", sometimes it's hard to see the difference between past and future, between truths and myths... between the teller and the tale. FC, 32pg" Cover price $2.95.

(W)Brian Holguin (P)Steve Firchow (I)Alp Altiner (Color)Frank D'Armata Derdre the Protector, having undergone a strange series of physical and spiritual trials on her journey between mythical "Otherworlds", finally comes face to face with the mysterious Woman In White. On this night of Samhain -- the Celtic Halloween -- the bewitching stranger will force Derdre to learn things about herself that will change the way she sees the "real world" forever. Of course, in the realm of "Otherworlds", sometimes it's hard to see the difference between past and future, between truths and myths... between the teller and the tale. FC, 32pg" Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Joe Casey and Brian Holguin; art and cover by Ed McGuinness and Jason Martin In stores October 27. Introducing the super-heroic find of 1999...Junior Majestic! Who is the young sidekick of WildStorm's mightiest man? And will Junior be able to help his senior partner contain the threat of Freddie Noondyke -- the Human Singularity -- before Noondyke's powers consume both himself and the entire world? FC, 32 pg." Cover price $2.50.

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Cover by Troy Nixey. Stories and art by Ed Steckley, Eric Searleman, Rick Remender, F. Andrew Taylor and John Marr. A comics anthology based on the notorious zine of the same title, featuring true tales of death, disaster and crime. Burning Ring of Fire; Drama at the Park; Pop-Up Tragedy; The Mishap; The Ride of Your Life!; The Mindbender. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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cover by cary nord howard mackie/cary nord/andrew pepoy Will Havok reform the Six with new members?! With the anti-mutant movement on the rise, Havok realizes that this world needs the Six. But with Madelyne and The Fallen gone, he's two people short. Time for a membership drive!" Cover price $1.99.

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by Kia Asamiya When a space anomaly rears its ugly head, the crews of the Nadesico and the Kaguya are forced to work together and investigate. The Kaguya's captain, Kaguya Onikirimaru, and her old rival, Yurika Misumaru, must put aside their differences and cooperate with each other. But are the crews going to be able to do the same? And what role does Akito's past play in this new interstellar mystery? b&w, 32pg" Cover price $2.95.

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1st Edition - 1st printing.

Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Richard Piers Rayner, Dave McKean, MIke Hoffman, Mike Mignola, and Steve Bissette.

An award-winning comic book writer and a best-selling novelist, Neil Gaiman is considered one of the most talented and imaginative modern-day authors.

An amazing storyteller who weaves intricate plots into thought-provoking tales, Gaiman is credited with expanding the comic book medium into other literary genres. Providing tantalizing glimpses into the fantastical worlds he would create and nurture, NEIL GAIMAN'S MIDNIGHT DAYS collects some of the accomplished author's earliest work.

Included in these never-before-reprinted and original publications are entertaining tales featuring the Golden Age Sandman, Morpheus, the Swamp Thing, and John Constantine.

Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $17.95.

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(P) Lou Kang (W) Adrian Tsang (I) Alvin Lee (C ): Dreamwave Colors and Frozen Light The Neon Dragons are starting to come apart at the seams. Every organized gang in the city is after the Neon Dragons, thanks to an intricate plan to frame Neon for the murder of Eichiro, the leader of the Shen-Yang, and the central figure of the alliance. With absolutely no support from without, and very little from within, the gang itself has scattered all over the city. Though initially escaping capture by the Mohawks and the Shen-Yang, Neon must not only find out who framed him, but must also prove that he wasn't involved to most of the members of his own gang. FC, 32pg" Cover price $2.50.

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Michael Higgins & Karl Bollers/Joe Bennett/Scott Hanna. Cover by Jose Ladronn and Walden Wong. THE SCOOP: The Eternals return to battle Apocalypse! THE CONTENTS: Springing out of events currently unfolding in the pages of X-MEN, Apocalypse has turned his attention to the cosmic characters that walk among us! His plan: Spark an all-out war between the humans and the subterranean-dwelling Deviants to learn who is worthy of survival! And only a handful of beings can save the day... all-powerful beings known as the Eternals! This wondrous one-shot uncovers several revelations about these fascinating entities' true place in the Marvel Universe and introduces new Eternals that you've never seen before! FC, 64pg Cover price $3.99.

Volume 3 - Issue 6, December 1999. Special Star Trek issue featuring a behind-the-scenes look at making the special effects for a Star Trek episode. 8" x 10.5", 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

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cover by steve scott jay faerber/steve scott/walden wong Is there a traitor within the new team?! The New Warriors find themselves trapped between two rival street gangs--who are armed to the teeth with hi-tech weaponry! And if that's not bad enough, there just may be a startling connection between these gangs and one of the Warriors' own! "It has crackling characters, top-notch art, and a script that's breezy and fun without becoming silly... There are still a lot of NEW WARRIORS fans out there."-Comics Buyer's Guide" Cover price $2.50.