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Superman stars in "Clark Kent in the Big House!" (Pencils by Curt Swan?) Supergirl stars in "The Kryptonian Killer!" Swan cover pencils.

Cover art by Nick Cardy. A Monster Named Lois Lane! starring Superman, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner. The Man Who Tape-Recorded the Atom! starring Atom, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Tex Blaisdell. 36 pgs. $0.20.

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Too Big To Live! starring Superman and Captain Strong, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner. Danger In Two Dimensions! starring Atom, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Tex Blaisdell. 36 pgs. $0.20.

Comic book based on the 1970s Hanna Barbera cartoon version of the classic Addams Family TV show. Issue features The Addams Family in "Left In the Lurch" in which they try to help Lurch who has convinced his pen pal that he is a rock star. No story/art credits given.

Does not contain 3-D glasses. Odell's Adventures in 3-D. Howard Nostrand cover and art. Bob Powell art.

Giant-size issue. 1st appearance of Jonah Hex in "Welcome to Paradise." Script by John Albano, art by Tony De Zuniga. El Diablo stars in "The Devil's Secret." Script by Bob Kanigher, art by Gray Morrow. Bat Lash reprint: "My Name is Bat Lash!" (part 2) with script by Sergio Aragones and Denny O'Neil, pencils by Nick Cardy, inks by Mike Sekowsky. DeZuniga cover.

1ST PRINTING - Special Obama Variant Cover of Amazing Spider-Man! Spidey meets President Barack Obama - Written by MARK WAID Pencils by BARRY KITSON YOU ASKED FOR IT, YOU GOT IT! PETER PARKER ON A DATE! After the revelations of 'Mind on Fire', love is in the air for more than one member of the cast and Pete finally gets some time out with the ladies. (and who better to bring it to you than two men who both had dates as recently as 1987!) Amidst the romance though, forces are gathering that will spell trouble for Peter in the months to come. From Marvel Comics. Also to celebrate the inauguration of Barack Obama, Marvel proudly presents this new printing of Amazing Spider-Man #583 with an all-new bonus story teaming one of the world's most recognizable political figures with the world's greatest super-hero! Written by Zeb Wells with art by Todd Nauck & Frank D'Armata, the new story takes place in Washington, DC on Inauguration Day as one of Spider-Man's oldest foes attempts to thwart the swearing in ceremony of the 44th President of the United States! Rated A

"Bat-Knights of Darkness." Script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad.

"The Coming of Red Wolf!" Part 1 of 3. First appearance of Red Wolf. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. During an evening walk through Manhattan, the Vision encounters a man and a wolf! But this isn't just any human and canine duo, it's the newest Marvel superhero Red Wolf, and his faithful partner Lobo! After a brief skirmish, the synthezoid avenger takes Red Wolf to Avengers Mansion to learn why the native American warrior has traveled so far from home. And regrettably the reason is a name Earth's Mightiest Heroes know very well: Cornelius Van Lunt! The ruthless businessman is using extortion to take land from Red Wolf's tribe! So the Avengers will be departing for big sky country very soon, right? Not so fast! Because the golden avenger has identified an urgent threat in the city: the resurgent Zodiac! Will the Avengers divide and conquer both menaces? Origin of Red Wolf. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Goliath, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: The letters page includes a full-page reply by Roy Thomas to a controversial fan letter (printed in Avengers 79) about the story in Avengers 73 & 74.) 32 pages.

Written by Chuck Dixon, art by Greg Land & Drew Geraci. Cover by Land & Brian Stelfreeze. NOTE: The Birds of Prey 1st appearance was in Showcase '96 #3 and featured a Lois Lane, Black Canary, and Oracle team-up in an 18-page story titled "Birds of a Feather." By the time Birds of Prey #1 appeared, the team members had changed, but the Showcase '96 #3 story is clearly the beginning of the Birds of Prey series, with script by Jordan Gorfinkel, art by Jennifer Graves and inks by Dave Graff.

Blackhawk stars in "The Flying Tank Platoon," "Stars of Disaster," and "The Red Raiders." Back-up story, "Sam's Sixth Sense."

Al Williamson art

Batman visits the House of Mystery in "Red Water, Crimson Death." Script by Denny O'Neil, art and cover by Neal Adams.

Final issue of the series. "A Mind Divided!" Script and pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Wally Wood. Letters to the editor from comic writer Marty Pasko and inker Klaus Janson. Kane cover. "A Mind Divided." Captain Atom and Action Boy battle the army of publisher Eugene Johnson, a right-wing psycho posing as Mathew Blackwell. Based on the dolls (I mean action figures) created by the Ideal Toy Company. Script and pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Wally Wood. Cover by Kane.

KnightQuest: The Crusade, following the adventures of Azrael as the new Batman, continues: The Trigger Twins are stealing millions on a speeding subway car far beneath Gotham City, where no one can stop them...until the new Batman offers them a demonstration they won't soon forget! Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Eduardo Barreto. Cover by Kelley Jones. Joker cameo.

Stories in this issue include: Cave of the Druids by Reed Crandall and Archie Goodwin; Deep Ruby by Steve Ditko and Archie Goodwin; Running Scared by Mark Ricton and Archie Goodwin; The Curse of Kali by Angelo Torres and Archie Goodwin; Trial by Fire by Jay Taycee; Point of View by Rocco Mastroserio and Archie Goodwin; and The Changeling by Eugene Colan and Archie Goodwin. Cover art by Gray Morrow.

Featuring "Letitia Lerner, Superman's Baby-Sitter," by Kyle Baker; plus several other stories. Due to questionable content in the Kyle Baker story, most copies were destroyed by DC. Wikipedia states that "estimates of available copies range between 700 and 2000." The story went on to earn two Eisner Awards and was republished in Bizarro Comics.

Buck Rogers, Napoleon, Invisible Scarlet O'Neil, Chief Wahoo and Steve Roper, Dickie Dare, Scorchy Smith, and Oaky Doaks.

Limited Edition Inked Only Variant Wraparound Cover by JOHN CASSADAY. Written by JOSS WHEDON Pencils by JOHN CASSADAY Too big to be contained in a normal issue, the grand finale of Joss Whedon (Buffy, Firefly) and John Cassaday's (CAPTAIN AMERICA, Planetary) landmark run is right here! The powerlords of Breakworld bring the fight to Earth. Can the X-Men stop them from destroying the whole planet? Will the Avengers join their fight? What we do know is this: one of the X-Men won't walk away from this fight. Plus spotlight interviews with Whedon and Cassaday!

Variant Cover by Greg Capullo. Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN. Art by ERIK LARSEN, ROB LIEFELD, TODD McFARLANE, WHILCE PORTACIO, MARC SILVESTRI and JIM VALENTINO. THE CROSSOVER EVENT OF THE CENTURY IS HERE! The heroes of the Image Universe are united in order to fight the greatest threat the world as ever faced! You can't miss this historic event as the original Image Founders draw all the characters they made history with. Each page is an amazing jam piece - it's a story told in a way never before attempted in comics! 32 pages, full color. 32 pages, full color.

Part 6 of 6. "Power!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Joe Rubinstein. The nigh-omnipotent power of the Infinity Gauntlet has fallen into the hands of Thanos' insane niece, Nebula. Now, the universe is maybe worse off now more so than before with such power at the disposal of such a scarred psyche. She has already swept aside the attack of Thor, Hulk, Drax, Firelord, and Doctor Doom as if they were but flies. All that stands in the way of the universe and ultimate annihilation is the man called Adam Warlock, Doctor Strange, the Silver Surfer, and the one who forged the Infinity Gauntlet, Thanos. This epic saga will come to an end, one way, or another. 48 pages.

"My Friend, My Foe...The Freak!" Script by Archie Goodwin. Art by Johnny Craig. Cover by Johnny Craig. After rescuing a work crew at the Stark Industries Long Island rocket construction site, Iron Man experiences chest pains when his armor runs out of power. To repair and rebuild his armor Tony needs help from his close friend Happy Hogan. Unfortunately part of the repair procedure involves Happy operating the Cobalt Bombarder...and that step leads to the return of the Freak! It's another showdown between the golden avenger and the Freak...with Pepper Hogan caught in the middle! Cameo appearance by Whitney Frost. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer and artist Walt Simonson.) 32 pages

All reprints. "Agu the Giant". Script by Don Rico, art by Werner Roth (from Lorna, the Jungle Queen 1, July 1953). "The Trail of Sudden Death." Script by Rico, art by Joe Maneely (from Jungle Action 1, October 1954). "Striped Fury." Script by Rico, art by Syd Shores (from Jan of the Jungle 14, December 1956). "Double Danger." Script by Rico, art by Jay Scott Pike (also from Jann of the Jungle 14). John Buscema cover

Dell Comics are Good Comics ad. The Lone Ranger and the Bridge Across Ghost Canyon, art by Charles Flanders; A crooked foreman sabotages the building of a bridge over a canyon and places the blame on the Lone Ranger. The Lone Ranger and the Escape of Brazos Bill, art by Charles Flanders; Insane killer Brazos Bill escapes from prison and goes on a rampage. Ranger Captain of the Lone Star State text article. Fire Arrows, script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Tom Hickey; Young Hawk and Little Buck use fire arrows to fend off a Sioux attack of their home village. Facts about the Plains Indians pole and hoop game. Portrait of Chief Grant Richards of the Tonkawa Tribe. Based on the popular Western TV series. 52 pgs. $0.10.

Moon Knight stars in "Whatever Happened to the Podunk Slam?" Script by Mary Jo Duffy, pencils by Judith Hunt, inks by Bill Sienkiewicz. Dazzler and Rogue star in "Duet." Script by Duffy, pencils by Colleen Doran, inks by Terry Austin. Doran portfolio--full-page illustrations of Balder, Longshot, and Medusa. Hunt/Sienkiewicz front cover; Doran/Austin back cover.

The Black Panther stars in "The Ending, in Anger!" Script by Ed Hannigan, pencils by Jerry Bingham, inks by Alan Gordon. Frank Miller/Joe Rubinstein cover.

Painted cover. Mighty Samson in "The River Raiders" and "The Battle of N'Yark Bay" in which Mighty Samson faces Queen Terra of Jerz who uses sea power for battling. Backup feature Tom Morrow in "Victims of the Storm Dome." Issue also has one-page "Mighty Samson" features throughout book, Gold Key Comics Club News features, and one-page text feature "Lost Civilizations: The Man Who Bought A City." No art/story credits given.

"Two Shes on Skis," "A Lark at the Park," "The Lady and the Tiger," and "When Sweethearts Part!" Scripts by Stan Lee, art by Sol Brodsky.

The most anticipated new series of the year starts here! Morning Glory Academy is one of the most prestigious prep schools in the country... But behind it's hallowed doors something sinister and deadly lurks. When six brilliant but troubled new students arrive, they find themselves trapped and desperately seeking answers in a place where nothing is what it seems to be! TAG: DOUBLE SIZED FIRST ISSUE, 44 FULL PAGES OF STORY FOR JUST $3.99! IT'S RUNAWAYS MEETS LOST! FROM THE WRITER OF EXISTENCE 2.0, FORGETLESS, AND SHUDDERTOWN!

Reed Crandall/Nick Cuidera cover. Ken Shannon, Private Eye in "Blood on the Chinese Fan," Inspector Denver in "The Case of the Zombie Fire-Bugs" (art by W.G. Hargis), T-Man in "the Atomic Witch Doctor," and "Noblesse Oblige!" One page filler, "The Imperfect Crime," and a two page text story, "Tricks to all Trades."

Marvel Comics' official comic adaptation of the 1981 movie "Raiders of the Lost Ark." In this issue, Indiana Jones' attempt to obtain a rare idol is foiled by his rival Belloq. And then Indy is contacted by the government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis do in part one of this adaptation. Script by Walt Simonson and art by John Buscema & Klaus Janson.

52-page giant; Neil Gaiman script. Sam Kieth art. 1st app of Morpheus, the Modern Age Sandman; Wesley Dodds (Golden Age Sandman) cameo appearance. (see also Books of Magic, Vertigo Jam, and Vertigo Preview)

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - Rebirth of Thanos: Part 2 of 5 - "The Name is Thanos!" Story by Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. One of the most dangerous arch fiends in Marvel's history has returned to the land of the living. The Mad Titan, Thanos, takes the Silver Surfer on a tour of the galaxy and gives the former Herald of Galactus some insight to his doctrine and his malevolent plans for the universe. Plus, in the epilogue of this issue witness the return of yet another being of immense power from the land of the dead. 32 pages.

The Atomic Knights star in "When the Earth Blacked Out!" (art by Murphy Anderson); and "The Imaginary Dooms!" (pencils by Carmine Infantino).

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Secret of the Eighth Superman!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Circus master B.B. Farnum uses Winchem's living puppets to take Superman's powers. 36 pgs. $0.20.

Marvel Value Stamp. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Al Milgrom. Pyramid of Peril!, script by Tony Isabella, pencils by Val Mayerik, inks by Dan Adkins; The Mummy battles the Living Pharaoh for the possession of the scarlet scarab. The Secret of the Universe!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko. 36 pgs. $0.25.

"Berserker Rage!" Written by Gerry Conway. Art by Jose Delbo and Al Gordon. When a nearby village comes under the attack of the Berserkers it fall to the Thundercats to stop these pirates. 32 pages, FC

by Chris Sarracini, Pat Lee, Edwin Garcia, Rob Armstrong, & TheRealT Dreamwave's resurrection of the Transformers continues! Optimus Prime is back, but so is his arch-nemesis Megatron. Reunited with his Decepticon followers, Megatron begins an evil scheme that, if successful, will leave Earth and all humanity in ruins. What is this sinister plan and are the Autobots even strong enough to begin to fight it? Also, Spike is drawn into a mystery he's not sure he wants to solve... who knows where it will lead him! Issue #3 of the six-issue mini-series continues the action-packed adventures of your favorite Generation One Transformer characters! Comes with a mini-poster! FC, 32pg$2.95

Cover by ED MCGUINNESS. Final Issue - Ultimatum tie-in - Written by ARON E. COLEITE Penciled by MARK BROOKS. SERIES FINALE! Ultimatum tie-in! Xavier's School for Gifted Students was a sanctuary for young mutants...but in the wake of Ultimatum, it's starting to look more like a graveyard. Don't miss this groundbreaking series' final issue as the scattered X-Men pull together to stand united in the face of extinction! 32 PGS./Rated T+

Cover art by Don Rosa. The Son of the Sun starring Uncle Scrooge, Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey and Louie, and Flintheart Glomgold, script and art by Don Rosa. Portrait of the Artist as a Duck Man text article, script by Geoffrey Blum, art by Don Rosa. A Taxing Effort starring Donald Duck and Ludwig Von Drake, script by Bob Foster, art by Frank Smith. 36 pgs. $0.95.

Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Art & cover by TONY MOORE B&W 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On sale 25 FEBRUARY, 2004 MATURE READERS WARNING THE CONCEPT: An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months society has crumbled: no government, no grocery stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to finally begin living. THIS ISSUE: It was only a matter of time before their camp was attacked...and that time has come. Rick Grimes and company find themselves surrounded by zombies. Who will die, who ? if anyone ? will survive? Who will be the next to join the walking dead?

Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Art & cover by TONY MOORE BW 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On Sale 30 JUNE, 2004 MATURE READERS WARNING CONCEPT: An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months society has crumbled: There is no government, no grocery stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to finally begin living. THIS ISSUE: With a roof over their heads and food in their bellies, Rick and crew seem to have finally gotten the opportunity to relax in this apocalyptic zombie hell-hole they call home. But now that their guard is down, disaster strikes, and Rick finds himself in a position no father or husband should be.

Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Art by CHARLIE ADLARD Cover by CLIFF RATHBURN B&W 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On sale X JULY, 2004 MATURE READERS WARNING FROM THE WRITER OF CAPTAIN AMERICA! THE CONCEPT: An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months society has crumbled: There is no government, no grocery stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to finally begin living. THIS ISSUE: After the ordeal Rick has endured last issue, he sets out to find safer shelter. More is learned about the zombies that now out-number us 5000 to 1... but when it comes to some things... it's better not to know. Rick begins to wonder if there is a light at the end of this tunnel his life has become, and even if there is... how can he expect to ever make it there?

Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Art by CHARLIE ADLARD Cover by TONY MOORE B&W 32 pgs. $2.95 MATURE READERS WARNING THE CONCEPT: An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months society has crumbled: There is no government, no grocery stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to finally begin living. THIS ISSUE: Rick is finally getting settled into his new life. He's got a roof over his head, and a pretty secure shelter, and he's surrounded by people who he's come to know as friends. Over all, life is good, and after the last few months he's been through he welcomes this change. But things can't stay like this forever. Something bad looms just beyond the horizon. Something really bad.

on sale 09.01/$2.95 monthly ongoing miniseries black & white/32 pages MATURE READERS WARNING written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art by CHARLIE ADLARD cover by TONY MOORE THE CONCEPT: An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months society has crumbled: There is no government, no grocery stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to finally begin living. THIS ISSUE: It always comes down to this: At any moment, a zombie could leap out of the shadows and end your life. At last, it seems like there is a cause that unites mankind to end all our petty squabbles. But no. It's never that simple. Now Rick has a gun to his head.

On sale 10.06 $2.95 monthly ongoing miniseries black & white, 32 pages written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art by CHARLIE ADLARD cover by TONY MOORE CONCEPT: An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months society has crumbled: There is no government, no grocery stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to finally begin living. THIS ISSUE: The epic tale of survival continues as Rick and crew find another possible shelter. This place is perfect: It's secure, it's large, it has nearly everything they could ever need. Only problem is, it's already got dead tenants...lots of 'em. MATURE READERS WARNING

Black & white/32 pages MATURE AUDIENCES WARNING written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art by CHARLIE ADLARD cover by TONY MOORE CONCEPT: An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months society has crumbled: There is no government, no grocery stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to finally begin living. THIS ISSUE: The epic tale of survival continues. With the zombies cleared out, Rick and crew settle into their new home. It's everything they knew it would be: secure, safe and stocked with everything they need. Now, for the first time in a long time, they can finally relax... or can they?

Black & white; 32 pages written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art by CHARLIE ADLARD cover by TONY MOORE CONCEPT: An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months society has crumbled: There is no government, no grocery stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to finally begin living. THIS ISSUE: The epic tale of survival continues. Rick Grimes is on a mission. He's got a long road ahead of him and many obstacles in his way, but he's determined. There's a lot resting on his shoulders. He cannot fail. He must not fail. Too much depends on it. MATURE READERS WARNING

THE WALKING DEAD #15 MATURE READERS WARNING on sale 01.05 $2.95 monthly ongoing miniseries black & white 32 pages written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art by CHARLIE ADLARD cover by TONY MOORE CONCEPT: An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months society has crumbled: There is no government, no grocery stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to finally begin living. THIS ISSUE: The epic tale of survival continues. Rick Grimes is on a mission. He's got a long road ahead of him and many obstacles in his way, but he's determined. There's a lot resting on his shoulders. He cannot fail. He must not fail. Too much depends on it.