Comic books in 'Monocle', graded by CBCS

August 2, 2006. All color except for the Red Seas. Features include Judge Dredd in "Versus" (script by Simon Spurrier, art by Peter Doherty), Future Shocks: "Gifts of the Magi" (script by Al Ewing, art by Lee Townsend), the Red Seas in "The Hollow Land" part 9 (script by Ian Edginton, art by Steve Yeowell), and Harry Kipling in "Something For Nothing" part 3 (script by Spurrier, art by Boo Cook). Dom Reardon cover.

October 11, 2006. All color except for Chiaroscuro. Features include Judge Dredd in "Origins part 5: Fargoville" (script by John Wagner, art by Carlos Ezquerra), Chiaroscuro part 3 (script by Simon Spurrier, art by Smudge), the 86ers in "INterference" part 2 (script by Gordon Rennie, art by P.J. Holden), Harry Kipling in "the Hitman and Hermoth" (script by Spurrier, art by Boo Cook), and Sinister Dexter in "Places to Go, People to Do" part 2 (script by Dan Abnett, art by Anthony Williams). Cook cover.

January 6, 2010. Cover by Simon Davis. Written by Cat Sullivan, John Wagner, Ian Edginton, Pat Mills and Robbie Morrison. Art by Cat Sullivan, Colin MacNeil, D'Israeli, Clint Langley, Simon Davis and John Burns. In this Prog: "Droid Life: Work Experience"; Judge Dredd in "Tour of Duty: Gore City: Part 4"; Stickleback in "London's Burning: Part 2"; The A.B.C. Warriors in "The Volgan War V4: Part 1"; "Ampney Crucis Investigates: The End of the Pier Show: Part 2"; and Nikolai Dante in "Hero of the Revolution: Part 2"! 28 pages, PC/PB&W.

January 12, 2011. Cover by Simon Davis. Written by Michael Carroll, Robbie Morrison, Ian Edginton, Tony Lee and Dan Abnett. Art by Ben Willsher, Henry Flint, Simon Davis, Lee Carter and Richard Elson. In this Prog: Judge Dredd in "Creatures of Habit"; Shakara in "Avenger: Part 3"; see what inhuman killer stalks the corridors of airship The Graf Orlok in "Ampney Crucis Investigates: The List of Ten: Part 3"; Necrophim story "Civil Warlord: Part 3"; and Kingdom story "His Master's Voice: Part 3"! 28 pages, PC/PB&W.

1st printing. 2000 A.D. 1989 Annual celebrates all things related to the UK 2000 A.D. publication. Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W.

The Wizard of Winter starring Superman, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Ira Yarbrough, inks by Stan Kaye. Take 'Em Alive starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. Copy-Cat, Copy-Cat starring Zatara, art by W. F. White. The Jealous Swain starring Hayfoot Henry, script by Al Schwartz, art by Stan Kaye. The Boy Who Wasn't Big Enough starring Vigilante. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

J. Wilbur Wolfingham - con man supreme - sells Earth to an alien! What's the price? A fantastic, wild story by Craig Boldman, with par excellence art by Kurt Schaffenberger and Bob Oksner. Cover by Howard Bender and Murphy Anderson. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Story, Art and Cover by Michael S. Bracco. It's the final showdown against the dastardly space pirate Captain Lipos! With the galaxy's greatest treasure up for grabs, will Voric still help Adam rescue his parents or will he go back on his word? Plus, an all-new bonus story from creator Michael S. Bracco! 32 pages, full color. Rated E Cover price $1.50.

The Adventures of Binkly and Doinkel (1974) with art by Robin Edmiston and Owen McCarron, is a promtional comic published by Comic Book World and distributed by the Canadian Consumer and Corporate Affiars. Follow Binkly and Doinkel as they learn about the dangers of household chemicals and how to spot them. This comic also features games, puzzles, and activities. 16 pages, full color, 7-in x 10-in.

The School that Had No Class! - Written by unknown. Art by unknown. Cover by Bob Oksner? Look out! The mad maids of Kamp Karefree become teacher's pests! And who are they throwing the book at? Poor Jerry! Plus: Cap's Hobby Hints untitled activity half-pager by Henry Boltinoff. And: A Letter from Jerry. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

1st printing. Written by J. Torres. Art by Jason Bone. Alison Dare is not your typical 12-year-old. She's the daughter of an archaeologist/adventurer and the masked hero known as the Blue Scarab. To top it off, she's also the niece of an international super-spy! Unfortunately, her parents have locked her away at the prestigious St. Joan's Academy for Girls, hoping that this would lead to a more "normal" life for their daughter. Despite all the strict rules at the school, Alison and her best pals manage to find themselves involved in adventures that rival those of Alison's globetrotting, planet-saving relatives. Whether it's magic genies, super-powered bank robbers, or a dastardly baron bent on world domination, Alison Dare delivers the best thrills since Indiana Jones and more action than Lara Croft! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.95.

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"Madness is all in the Mind!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Frank Giacoia (finishes), and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia. Dr. Faustus has a new patient! The unwilling Amazing Spider-Man! After the web-slinger is exposed to Faustus' hallucinogenic smoke, he sees frightening apparitions of his enemies attacking! The good doctor quickly helps the wall-crawler recover and then orders Spidey to lead a clandestine mission into a federal research laboratory! Why? Because Dr. Faustus wants to contaminate the nation's supply of flu virus! Once the web-slinger breaks into the biolab, Faustus' triumph appears complete! Will the spectacular one come to his senses in time? Cameo appearances by Liz Allan, Mary Jane Watson, and the burglar. (Notes: Doctor Faustus previously appeared in Captain America 192. Dr. Faustus returns in the classic National Force storyline in Captain America 232-236. The initial subplot of Amazing Spider-Man 200 takes place in this issue. A limited distribution 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

1st printing. Written by Ian Edginton. Art and cover by Simon Davis. England, 1928.Lord Ampney Crucis was a dashing, smart, and charming young man, tipped to rise to the top of high society. But then the Great War happened, and a close encounter with an otherworldly entity in No Man's Land drove him temporarily insane. After recovery, he discovered that he had the ability to sense the presence of entities that exist beyond our reality. Now Ampney investigates the rum goings-on that have begun to plague our green and pleasant land. Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

(W) Chuck Dixon; (P) Steve McNiven; Return to RUSE! Professional adventurer Theo-philus Dare accompanies an expedition to find the fabled lost city on the floor of the sea. But there's dirty work afoot as foreign spies plot to capture the experimental submarine...that Dare and his companions are traveling in! Cover price $2.95.

Written by Peter Milligan with art by Bret Ewins. Cover price $1.50.

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First printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 4 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Batman and Superman talk to CIA agent Ralph Bundy about the Joker's diplomatic status; The agent tries to get Batman to leave the Joker alone; Batman goes to the Joker's hotel room; The Joker confirms that he killed Jason; The Joker pulls a gun, but Batman is already gone; At the UN the Joker tries to poison the audience; Fortunately, Superman sucks up all the poison and flies out of the room to release it; The Joker activates bombs; Batman pursues him. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

The Penguin Returns Part 2: The Egyptian Falcon - Written by Doug Moench. Art and Cover by Kelley Jones and John Beatty. The Penguin has returned to a life of crime, using an Egyptian falcon as a reason to renew his battle of wits with Batman, using the bird to lure the Dark Knight into a deadly trap! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

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Written by Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV. Art by Greg Capullo and Danny Miki. Cover by Darwyn Cooke. The ultra top-secret Batman arc known only as 'Endgame,' continues - it's a story arc so steeped in mystery, all we can tell you is the title! 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

WRITTEN BY JOHN ARCUDI; ART AND COVER BY ROGER LANGRIDGE. "Auteurism," Part 1 of 2. Once, he was a star...then he was a drunk. Now, he's poised to get to the top once again. But to do it, he'll need the Joker's help! A truly unusual 2-part Batman story by writer John Arcudi (DOOM PATROL) featuring the unique art of Roger Langridge (Fred the Clown). FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Limited 1 for 25 Variant cover by ANDY CLARKE Golden Dawn: Part 2 of 6 - Written by DAVID FINCH Art by DAVID FINCH & SCOTT WILLIAMS Batman faces the Penguin in the search for his childhood friend Dawn Golden...but what The Dark Knight finds sends him on a far darker and more desperate path. Now he's forced to reach out to Etrigan, the Demon for help - a favor that may come at too high a price! 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

May 1950 issue. No issue number. Cover price $0.25.

The Death of Captain America Act 1: Part 2 of 6 - Written by ED BRUBAKER Pencils & Cover by STEVE EPTING CLASSIFIED INFORMATION! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

"Holocaust on Hydra Island." Savage and Morita rescue their teams, and Baron Strucker gives a quick origin of Hydra. Includes full page ad of Silver Surfer #1. Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Syd Shores. Cover by Ayers and Shores. Cover price $0.12.

David Copperfield, 4th Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 121, original 6/48 date). Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Dan Barry. Stories and art by Dan Barry, Alan Mandel, Tony DiPreta, and John Cassone. Forgotten superheroes from the Golden Age of comics, featuring early work by Dan Barry and other comics legends. Zippo, Nightmare and Sleepy were all listed in Jon Morris's 2015 book The League of Regrettable Superheroes. Hitler orders scientists to create a Nazi robot tyrannosaur to battle the Giant and the Boy King. Nightmare and Sleepy battle a villain whose skill is making ultra-realistic silhouettes in a short time. Micro-Face becomes caught up in the deadly hunt for the cursed gem called the Fire of Kenya. The Boy King and the Giant; Nightmare and Sleepy: The Silhouettes of Death!!; Stupid Manny; Micro-Face; The Blind Detective; Zippo; Jackie Law and the Boy Rangers; Twilight. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

(W/A/CA) Jimmie Robinson Tyler's life hangs in the balance between a master assassin, saving his parents, and the wrath of the school principal. This could be the biggest caper ever pulled off, or the end of the world at the School of Five Weapons. Cover price $3.50.

Written by Robert Curley. Art by Stephen Mooney and Stephen Thompson. Two become four as Jack and Susan run into their younger counterparts while on the trail of Desmond Capital. But can even Myles and Elizabeth help capture the elusive Capital after he makes his escape on a flying bicycle? Published in Ireland. 24 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

Fundamentals of Fear x152: 'Secrets' Part 2 (W) Hugh Sterbakov (P) Will Conrad (Col) Blond (Cov) Rodolfo Migliari A look into the life of the embattled Green Thumb, the die-hard vegan who now communicates with plants, leaving him nothing but vile tofu to eat. But plants see our every, and listen to our every conversation-they know our ever secret. And the Green Thumb has a secret of his own. Plus! What does The Puppeteer's father want with the Ax-Cell-Erator, the machine that created the Freshmen? And what does that have to do with the mysterious Mr. Fiddlesticks, the childrens' book character come to life? And then there's the matter of that missing kid who was present when the team got their powers... Co-created by Austin Powers and Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Seth Green and written by the bipedal threat, Hugh Sterbakov! FC, 32pgs Cover price $2.99.

Cover by RODOLFO MIGLIARI! The team is torn apart by jealousy, and the distraction is just enough to allow a new, deadly threat to rise from the ashes of a fallen enemy. The result will be catastrophic-nothing will ever be the same again (really!) as the non-stop 'Fundamentals of Fear' careens toward its jaw-dropping conclusion. We're serious! In fact, tape your jaw up before you even pick this book up, or we won't be responsible! Co-created by the self-deprecating Seth Green and written by the star of BUFFY, AUSTIN POWERS, ROBOT CHICKEN and Seth's dreams, Hugh Sterbakov! Cover price $3.99.

Art cover Cover price $3.95.

Wolverine and Iron Man guest star in a 64-page comic that reveals the definitive origin of Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D.! In a saga spanning from World War II to the present, Nick dukes it out with a bevy of baddies that includes Baron Von Strucker and Arnim Zola. Written by Barry Dutter. Art by M.C. Wyman, Chris Ivy and Greg Adams. Painted cover by Lou Harrison. Cover price $2.95.

(W) McCann (A) Delaney, Pepoy What would have happened if Fry traveled back in time 100 or so years to a sci-fi influenced, industrialized Victorian Age rather than three thousand years into the future? You are about to find out as the Planet Express crew goes steampunk! Cover price $2.99.

Original cover price: $1.50. The bioborgs are the last hope for civilization as we know it...which isn't good news, considering that they're hopelessly outnumbered deep in the heart of Slugnoid territory. Written by Peter Gillis, pencilled by Gordon Purcell and inked by Dave Cooper. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

1st printing - "Serpentor!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. Sick and tired of facing defeat after defeat, Destro and Doctor Mindbender set out to create the perfect leader for the New World Order! Eneter: Serpentor! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Serpentor. Cover price $0.75.

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Cobra Commander wins in "Threads and Resolutions"! Characters: Cobra Commander; Spirit; Mutt; Road Block; Storm Shadow; Hawk; Grunt; Duke; Stalker; Rock 'N Roll; Zartan; Destro; Baroness; Billy; Dr. Mindbender; Sci Fi; Payload; Space Shot; Zarana; Blow Torch; Hardtop; Snake-Eyes; Scarlett; Jinx; Dojo; Nunchuk. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Phil Gosier and Chip Wallace. Cover by Phil Gosier and Tim Tuohy. Cover price $1.25.

CLASSIC COMIC REPRINT - Originally packaged with 3 vintage action figures (ad inside back cover). "Serpentor!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. Sick and tired of facing defeat after defeat, Destro and Doctor Mindbender set out to create the perfect leader for the New World Order! Eneter: Serpentor! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Serpentor.

Cover B by Rod Whigham. Excitement? Adventure? Military action? This wouldn't be G.I. JOE without 'em! As the DARK SNAKE EYES saga continues, the question remains: can the Joes beat back the COBRA offensive? Is StormShadow really a trustworthy ally? Will DARK SNAKE EYES be the end of G.I. JOE?! Larry Hama brings us closer to the explosive finale of the most thrilling G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO arc yet! Cover price $3.99.

Cover by SL Galant (W) Larry Hama (A) SL Galant THE ULTIMATE SHOWDOWN! G.I. JOE has escaped the situation in Sierra Gordo intact… but COBRA has taken over their headquarters! That means only one thing: it's time for a head-to-head confrontation between America's best and the villainous COBRA COMMANDER's forces. Join the battle in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #199 and prepare for everything to change in next month's landmark issue #200! Cover price $3.99.

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Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover by Larry Hama (W) Larry Hama (A) S. L. Gallant THE ULTIMATE SHOWDOWN! G.I. JOE has escaped the situation in Sierra Gordo intact… but COBRA has taken over their headquarters! That means only one thing: it's time for a head-to-head confrontation between America's best and the villainous COBRA COMMANDER's forces. Join the battle in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #199 and prepare for everything to change in next month's landmark issue #200! Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Larry Hama. Art and Cover by S. L. Gallant. While G.I. JOE continues to adjust to their new circumstances, COBRA COMMANDER begins making his play to unite COBRA. However, his serpentine plot has many twists and turns, and with ZARTAN, DESTRO and BARONESS in the mix, the results may be unexpected-and dangerous! All the pieces fall into place in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #203! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Larry Hama. Art and Cover by S. L. Gallant. Just when things seem back to normal for the Joes - well, as normal as things can get for our heroes - nefarious forces once again plot their doom! Who will step up this time to face off against the latest threat to justice, freedom, and liberty? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Serena Valentino & Ted Naifeh Celebrate Halloween in December with Gloom Cookie #3. Sebastian is entranced by an eerie carnival that comes to town and does not understand why his mother desperately does not want him to go. Find out why Chrys is "acting creepy" and bringing other guys home behind Sebastian's back! Meanwhile, Chrys can't figure out why the boys keep disappearing... Is the monster living under her bed now? Lex has a heartbreaking nightmare about a gargoyle that she will never forget. And just for fun you can enjoy an extended version of "Trick or Treat," the tale of a lonely monster on his favorite holiday, Halloween. This is a great book that we haven't stopped hearing good things about since #1 hit the stands. With a gorgeous Ted Naifeh cover, it's sure to fly off the stands. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg" Cover price $2.95.

Story, art and cover by John Bergin. A sci-fi adventure series set in a Blade Runner-like city of the future. The genetically engineered gargoyle L Dopa must fight his way out of the ghetto known as Hell, in order to battle the sinister overlord Werner Herzog and rescue his daughter, Wyoming. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Written by Frank Tieri Art by J. Calafiore & Jack Purcell Cover by Calafiore Penguin's tenuous hold over the City quickly slips away as Batman and Gotham's other protectors close in for the final act of this epic gang war. Will Penguin pay the ultimate price? Or will the Dark Knight show Gotham's underworld boss a rare moment of grace? No matter the outcome, it all comes to an explosive conclusion here! ? 9 of 9 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. Menace in the Iron Lung, script by John Broome, art by Gil Kane; Baron Tyrano discovers a way to separate Green Lantern and Hal Jordan into two separate people, and they can only beat the villain by re-uniting themselves. The House the Joker Built ad for Batman. Letter to the editor from comic writer Marv Wolfman ("Martin").36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

"Young and Innocent." Baron Tirano appears as seven energy duplicates as the Earth Green Lanterns announce their presence. Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Mark Farmer. Cover by Staton and Rick Magyar. Cover price $0.75.

In "The Aisle of Doctor Morose," Charmaine gets a temp job as a security guard in a supermarket, and Shlomo, the Pickett family's double-ended dog, comes along as protection. Soon Shlomo's lost in the bowels of the store, and it's up to Brian and Terri Pickett to find him. Little do our nihilistic heroes know (or care), but they're about to come face-to-face with bathos, in the form of the abominable Doctor Morose! If you're creeped out by a dog with two ends, wait'll you see the beginning! Written by Matt Wayne. Art and cover by Roger Langridge. FC, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

No One Can Stop... Trev-orr! - Written by Karl Kesel. Art by Kieron Dwyer & Mike Manley. Cover by Kieron Dwyer & Karl Kesel. The Guardian held the key to "The Battle for Metropolis!" Now the classic Jack Kirby characters, including Dabney Donovan and the Newsboy Legion, return to reveal the truth about the Guardian's past in an adventure spanning time, space, Earth...and Apokolips! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

L.B. Cole cover. In order of appearance: "The Gunmaster Gregory Gayle, The Million-Dollar Carbine"; "The Volkstrum" by Harry Lazarus; cartoon gags by Milt Hammer; "Two-Ton O'Toole" by Art Helfant; "True! Lives of Crime Bring Doom To Criminals, The Carnival Killings" reprinted in Crime-Fighting Detective (1950) #15; "Crime Run-Down, You Spot The Clue!!" art by L. B. Cole, reprinted in Crime-Fighting Detective (1950) #11; "Heathcliff the Hobo" by Art Helfant; "Tony Gayle, The Fat Thin Man"; and "Boitram the Boiglar" by Art Helfant. "A Change for the Worse" text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.