Comic books in 'Monocle', graded by CBCS

Photo Cover of Charlie McCarthy. Written by Art Gates, Ed Wheelan and unknown. Art by Bob Powell, Harry Sahle, Art Gates, Ed Wheelan, Sam Glanzman and unknown. Short story comics! Featuring: Martin Epp story "Nipponese Nightmare" with art by Bob Powell; Skip Flynn in "The Case of Stolen Shakespeare" with art by Harry Sahle; V-22 story "Trail of the Mystery Caravan"; Scarlet Sentry in "Death Rides the Rails"; Snowshoes the Great Detective story "The Strange Case of the Missing Statue" by Art Gates; Globe Trotter in "The Curse of the Corpse"; Scoop Daley story "Heel of Tyranny"; 3-page text story "Three Lives for Three"; Rufe McGoof in "The Daredevil Volunteer" by Ed Wheelan; and "The Third Front" with art by Sam Glanzman. 64 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

(W) Clive Barker, Brandon Seifert (A) Tom Garcia (CA) Lorena Carvalho There is a new high priest of Hell, but the denizens of Hell seem to be following other orders who's will shall be done? As Tiffany continues her search for Kirsty Cotton, her quest puts her at odds with one of her allies. Cover price $3.99.

(W) Clive Barker, Brandon Seifert (A) Tom Garcia (CA) Lorena Carvalho Kirsty Cotton and Elliott Spencer know they're being played, but can they put aside their differences to find a way out of the nightmare? And the new ruler of Hell receives an unexpected visitor, as the role of Hell's Pope comes into question unlike ever before." Cover price $3.99.

Cover photo of Sgt. Shultz (as played by John Banner), Col. Hogan (Bob Crane), and Col. Klink (Werner Klemperer). "Klink Must Go," art by Sal Trapani; Col. Hogan and his men discover an underground supply vault. "Driving Klink Kookoo," art by Sal Trapani; Col. Klink's car comes up missing, so Hogan supplies a new one for 500 marks. "Secret Weapon," art by Sal Trapani; Hogan comes up with a plan to get a combination tank-submarine. Based on the classic television series. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover photo of Col. Klink (as played by Werner Klemperer, inset), Col. Hogan (Bob Crane), and Sgt. Schultz (John Banner). "The Great Stone Klink," art by Henry Scarpelli; The Col. and his men blow up an oil refinery. "Klink's Housewarming," art by Henry Scarpelli; Klink transforms his headquarters into a summer house. "General Klink," art by Henry Scarpelli; Klink tries to get enough signatures on paper so he can present it to Field Marshal Bauschneider for consideration of being promoted to a general. Based on the classic television series. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Michael W. Kaluta. "The Piper at the Gates of Hell," script by J.M. DeMatteis, art by Dan Spiegle; Adam Caufield rescues Simple Joe from the piper. "Open Season," script by Mike W. Barr, art by Jess Jodloman; Jim Trask has returned to take vengeance on the man who shot him and left him for dead. "Blood on the Sand," script by Wyatt Gwyon, art by Frank Redondo; Juan De Fiero, the bullfighter, fights a demonic bull. "When The Sea Gives Up Its Dead!", script by Robert Kanigher, art by E.R. Cruz; Liam Gallagher get his revenge on the man who killed him. "Do's and Don'ts of Monsters!" humor page by Dave Manak. The Flash Meets the Bureauc-Rat Hostess snack cakes ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Michael Kaluta cover. Cover price $0.50.

International Wizard of Oz Club 1985 Membership Directory.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Greg Theakston. Art and cover by Jack Kirby. 50 years of American comic art. The story of Jack Kirby's life and his work continues. Includes Kirby checklist L-Z. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, B&W.

Cover by Walter Simonson. Stories and Art by John Byrne. While Darkseid's been confined to the Source Wall, the universe of the New Gods has been in turmoil...but an even greater evil awaits the universe if the dark master of Apokolips is freed from his imprisonment. That moment may be coming...sooner than anyone thought possible! Don't miss..."O Deadly Darkseid"! Plus: Tales of the New Gods back-up tale "The Guardian of Infinity"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Cover pencils by Mario Capaldi, inks by Bambos Georgioli. Homeward Bound!, script by Dan Abnett, pencils by Mario Capaldi, inks by Bambos Georgioli; S.C.U.M. agents compete for the honor of killing 007's nephew. Based on the cartoon. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Stories and art by Frank Robbins. Cover by Alex Toth. Reprints of the Frank Robbins aviation adventure strip from Dragon Lady Press. Collects the Sunday strips from May 13, 1945 to April 21, 1946, plus early humor pages from January 1945. The war may be over, but Johnny finds new adventure as a freelance pilot, with the entire world as his landing strip. He's joined by Brandy, the war photographer he met during WWII, who is one of the few women who can keep up with him. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 56 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

Written by Jason Aaron Art and cover by Jason Pearson A cast of top creators lends their talents to THE JOKER'S ASYLUM - a special month-long, weekly series of one-shots starring the greatest villains in Batman's rogues gallery. Each issue tells a special stand-alone story that gives readers an inside look into the insane lives of the Dark Knight's greatest adversaries. And all the stories are narrated by the Asylum's leading homicidal maniac - The Joker! PENGUIN ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Written by Jen Van Meter Art by Patrick Oliffe & Ruy Jose Cover by Joe Bennett & Ruy Jose "Honor Among Thieves," Part 1 of 3, spotlighting the Injustice Society! While the JSA investigates the appearance of the mysterious Prometheus key in their headquarters, the Wizard approaches Icicle with a grave request that will change their fortunes forever! On sale Nov 23 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Tony Harris (W) B. Clay Moore (A) Tony Harris A new series from acclaimed creators B. Clay Moore (Hawaiian Dick) and Tony Harris (EX MACHINA, STARMAN)! In 1940s Europe, the Nazi war machine is on the move...but crimes are still committed in even the smallest hamlets. Can one heroic duo solve the most bizarre mystery of all? From the world of the JSA: THE LIBERTY FILES, witness the birth of a new hero for the ages! Cover price $2.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover by Tony Harris (W) B. Clay Moore (A) Tony Harris A new series from acclaimed creators B. Clay Moore (Hawaiian Dick) and Tony Harris (EX MACHINA, STARMAN)! In 1940s Europe, the Nazi war machine is on the move...but crimes are still committed in even the smallest hamlets. Can one heroic duo solve the most bizarre mystery of all? From the world of the JSA: THE LIBERTY FILES, witness the birth of a new hero for the ages! Cover price $2.99.

(W) B. Clay Moore (A/CA) Tony Harris The previous Whistling Skull vanished in Japan, but where is his body? Back in Nazi-occupied Europe, the mystery of the missing villagers deepens. And Nigel and William encounter an eerie sideshow at Der Karneval. Cover price $2.99.

(W) B. Clay Moore (A/CA) Tony Harris Young William Massey receives an intriguing offer from Teagle and Sons. Years later, they leave him to his own devices when dealing with Der Karneval. Can he and Knuckles survive their first adventure together by relying on the memories of the Whistling Skulls that came before? Cover price $2.99.

(W) B. Clay Moore (A/CA) Tony Harris Nigel's father hasn't been around in a while, but in 1940s London that's not unusual. Fortunately, his friend William can take up the slack, personally and as the Whistling Skull! But when they join The Skeleton, will working together be enough to save the day against Nazi scientific horrors? Cover price $2.99.

(W) B. Clay Moore (A/CA) Tony Harris Dr. Hellman's escaped experiment gains our sympathy, and John Singleton, the sixth Skull, is still in need of a rescue. Will his successor complete the job in Switzerland in time to lend a hand? The miniseries comes to its epic conclusion here! Cover price $2.99.

(W) Craig Boldman (A) Rex Lindsey (CA) Fernando Ruiz In Jughead's seemingly never-ending quest to find a place to call home, the teen and his canine companion Hotdog shack up in the unlikeliest of places: Lodge Estates. Not accustomed to a life of luxury, will Jughead conform to high society or will his slovenly ways put him back on the street? Plus, how does Mr. Lodge plan to use his new houseguest to his advantage? Cover price $2.99.

Edited by Malcolm Reiss, Jerry Iger and Will Eisner. Stories and art by Bob Kane, Will Eisner, Jerry Iger, Donald DeConn, Les Marshall, Bob Powell, Mort Meskin, Bernard Baily, Dick Briefer, and Jack Kirby. An influential anthology starring jungle hero Sheena, featuring early art by legendary comics artists in the Eisner-Iger Shop. The origin of Sheena, Queen of the Jungle, continued from issue #1; the story "A Letter of Introduction," featuring the famed ventriloquist Edgar Bergen and his dummy, Charlie McCarthy, is likely the first published work of legendary cartoonist Bob Powell; Agent ZX-5 turns the tables on his pursuers. Cover features radio and film stars Charlie McCarthy & Edgar Bergen. Peter Pupp; Hawks of the Seas; Bobby; Puzzle Phun; The Count of Monte Cristo; Spencer Steel; The Diary of Dr. Hayward; Uncle Otto; Phil-Os-Sappies; Jest Laffs; Pee Wee; Sheena, Queen of the Jungle; Modern Planes and Model Building; Gilda Gay; Red Fang; The Hunchback of Notre Dame; Charlie McCarthy & Edgar Bergen; The Adventures of Tom Sherrill; ZX-5 Spies In Action; Heroes of Sport; Jumboners; Inspector Dayton; Wilton of the West; Horse Thief. 10 1/2-in. x 14 1/2-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

To defeat an enemy in the far future, the JLI must travel into the past to the moment of Green Lantern's origin. Plus, a long-absent member makes a surprise return. Written by Gerard Jones and Will Jacobs, with art by Ron Randall and Roy Richardson. Cover pencils by Chuck Wojtkiewicz. Cover price $1.50.

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Jack Abel. Operation: Jail the Justice League!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Sid Greene; Doctor Destiny has a plan to switch the heroes with the villains they've battle; Green Arrow is able to escape and foil the plan. Cover price $0.12.

Everett Raymond Kinstler cover. Two untitled Kaanga reprints. No publication date is listed for this issue, but it was published in the early 1960's, probably about 1961-62. Cover price $0.10.

The Knicker, March 1932 issue, is a promotional comic book for a clothing company that sells knickers for boys. The story revolves around a boy named Tim who has counterparts in Buster Brown and the Superman Tim comics. The artist for this comic may have been associated with the Walt Disney company as well. The sub title, "Official for Pie Eaters," apparently refers to a now obscure, but one-time "hip," bit of slang. The back cover features an ad for a boy's new suit (just $10.00 to 14.00). 12 pages, black and white, mini comic-sized.

Story by Brian Jelke, David S. Kenzer, Jolly R. Blackburn, Manny Vega, and Steve Johansson. Art and cover by Manny Vega. Another spinoff from the original cult strip Knights of the Dinner Table, with heroes battling across a fantasy world as played by a group of role-playing geeks in the real world. A group of unlikely heroes finds themselves bound together, not by honor or loyalty, but by a magic spell that forces them to team up so that the Key of Grawdyng doesn't fall into the wrong hands. Also featuring a Knights of the Dinner Table back-up story. Orc, the Other White Meat; First Taste of Magic. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

"King of the Hill" Part 1 of 3. Written by Ken Penders, art by Harvey Mercadoocasio. Bonus story "Tales of the Chaotix"written by Ken Penders, art by Colleen Doran, inking by Andrew Pepoy. Cover price $1.79.

by Ken Penders w/Harvey Mercadoocasio "The Thrill Of the Hunt": The Overlander known as Hunter sets his sights on none other than everyone's favorite echidna ? and he's not giving up until he bags his trophy! It's no-holds-barred excitement as Knuckles must team up with Monk the gorilla in a desperate attempt to make the hunter the hunted! Meanwhile, what about the Guardians while all this is going on? PLUS: "The Best of Friends": Espio gets the shock of his life when an old friend turns out to be his greatest enemy! Written by Ken Penders, with art by Colleen Doran and Andrew Pepoy. FC, 32pg" Cover price $1.79.

Story and art by Jay Stephens. A last issue double feature spectacular spotlighting two crazy comic stories! In the first we join members of the Space Ape Brigade on a three point rescue mission, and wonder if the long lost Space Ape 13 is friend or foe. Then look in on Tutenstein the mummy-boy as he tries to avoid being collected by a lonely old Egyptologist. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

San Diego Comic Con International Variant Cover by Mike Krome. Limited to 350. (W) Tom Hutchison. (A) Alisson Borges. The search for Ozma begins, but the first stop along the way may create more questions than answers.

Cover by Alisson Borges. Written by Tom Hutchison. Art by Carlos Reno. The field mice make their play to keep General Jinjur from releasing the dreaded Nome King from his underground prison. Cover price $3.50.

Reprints Legion of Super Heroes (1984 3rd Series) #22. "Dead End." As if it's not enough to have to deal with the power of the Restorer, the Legionnaires are also forced to unravel a mysterious plot taking place in their beleaguered midst. Written by Paul Levitz, with art by Greg LaRocque and Mike DeCarlo. Characters: Legion of Super-Heroes [Chameleon Boy; Sensor Girl [Projectra]; Colossal Boy; Shrinking Violet; Lightning Lass; Timber Wolf; Brainiac 5; Wildfire; Sun Boy; Tellus; Magnetic Kid; Mon-El; Shadow Lass; Element Lad; Ultra Boy; Phantom Girl; Dawnstar; Polar Boy]; Universo; Restorer (intro); Rond Vidar; Computo; Warden Tsaquin; Micro Lad; Chief Zendak; President Desai; Doctor Fashir. Cover by Curt Swan and Joe Rubinstein. Cover price $0.75.

THE UNIVERSO PROJECT, Chapter 4 (of 4) - The "Forgotten Friends" are hunted by their fellow Legionnaires as they come to the final showdown with Universo! Characters: Legion of Super-Heroes [Brainiac 5; Chameleon Boy; Dream Girl; Saturn Girl; Mon-El; Ultra Boy; Lightning Lass; Shadow Lass; Magnetic Kid; Element Lad; Sun Boy; Polar Boy; Colossal Boy; Dawnstar; Wildfire; Tellus; White Witch; Phantom Girl; Shrinking Violet; Timber Wolf; Blok; Sensor Girl [Projectra]; Invisible Kid [Jacques Foccart]]; President Desai; Gigi Cusimano; Universo; Marte Allon; Shvaughn Erin (cameo); Lightning Lad; Graym Ranzz (cameo); Garridan Ranzz (cameo). Written by Paul Levitz, with art by Greg LaRocque, Mike DeCarlo and Arne Starr. Cover by Steve Lightle. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.50.

by STUART MOORE,ALBERTO PONTICELLI, and MICHAEL MADSEN cover by BEN TEMPLESMITH It's been a long road, filled with every danger that the post apocalyptic west could imagine, but now the journey has come to an end. Last stop?Desolation! It's the final confrontation between Lone, the zombie hoard, AND the strange being known only as "The Gunfather" that controls them! Will Lone be able to overcome the zombies and their alien overlord and save Desolation? Or will he merely become another of their victims? This is one issue you don't want to miss! Cover price $2.99.

Acme Arsenal Begins! - Written by Earl Kress. Art by Leo Batic, Walter Carzon, Pablo Zamboni, Horacio Ottolini and Ruben Torreiro. Cover by Scott Jeralds. Special issue! The Evil Mad Scientist has kidnapped the Looney Tunes and is going to show them their ancestors. Find out why when you play the Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal video game! Characters in this issue: Bugs Bunny; Daffy Duck; Yosemite Sam; Foghorn Leghorn; Tasmanian Devil; Marvin the Martian; Evil Mad Scientist. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

Risque cartoons by Don Ulsh and others. 6.75-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 56 pages; no date. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Mad (1952- ) #13-18. Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots. This new hardcover collects cartoons from the 1950s, as originally published by E.C. Comics. In it, the Usual Gang of Idiots takes on: "Robinson Crusoe"; Sherlock Holmes; "Julius Caesar"; The movie "The Wild Ones"; TV's Howdy Doody; and Prince Valiant Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $59.99.

1st printing. By Ray Winninger. Marvel Super Heroes RPG All This and World War II (1989) is a TSR Official Advanced Game Adventure Module (MT1 - 6885) Features Captain America, Sgt. Fury, Union Jack, and the rest of the Invaders battling the Nazis! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., B&W. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "1992 Character Updates!" Featuring stats and backgrounds on heroes and villains from the Marvel Universe. This Handbook allows gamers to play as their favorite Marvel characters and it allows the Game Master to fill his campaign with all the wonderful denizens in the marvel Universe. Softcover (Cover is purposefully detached and the booklet is hole-punched for use in a 3-ring binder), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 210 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Cover art by Harry Fisk. The Origin of Master Man, art by Newt Alfred; first appearance of Master Man. The Jeweled Crown of Ramistan starring White Rajah. Enter: The Devil's Dagger, pencils by Ken Battefield. The Island of Felicia starring Morton Murch, The Hillbilly Hero, art by Newt Alfred. The Diabolical Dr. Drown starring Shipwreck Roberts, art by Mike Suchorsky. The New Marshal of Big Savage starring Frontier Marshall. Introducing Mr. Clue; a mystery story. Boy Newsreel Reporter starring Streak Sloan, art by Martin Nodel. The Search For Harrington Grey starring El Carim, art by Sven Elven. Showdown With Sidi-Ahmed starring Rick O'Shay. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Harry Fisk. Stories and art by Newt Alfred, Ken Battefield, Marty Nodell, Carl Formes, Sven Elven, Reg Greenwood and Mike Suchorsky. Fawcett's showcase for comics covers the humor, Western, adventure and superhero genres. Master Man, one of the Superman clones that briefly proliferated before DC shut them down, decides to end all war. Shipwreck Roberts, courageous diver, takes on the inventively named villain Doctor Drown. Two-fisted American soldier of fortune Rick O'Shay fights for "American interests" in the Arab world. Plus a vintage ad featuring an offer for early Captain Marvel merch, the Captain Marvel Power Siren. Unusual size of issues #1 - 6 accounts for low availability of some issues. Master Man; White Rajah and the Lost Mummy; Devil's Dagger; Morton Murch, the Hillbilly Hero; Shipwreck Roberts; Frontier Marshall; Lost But Found; Master Puzzlers; Amazing Oddities; Mr. Clue; Streak Sloan; El Carim: Master of Magic and the Jewel Thieves; Rick O'Shay. 10 1/2-in. x 14-in.; 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Ken Battefield and others. Fawcett's showcase for comics covers the humor, Western, adventure and superhero genres. Master Man, a short-lived Superman expy who was created by childhood doses of "every source of energy known to man," faces the menace called Death, Incorporated. Shipwreck Roberts, courageous diver, investigates a series of mysterious bombings. Magician-hero El Carim uses illusion to battle the Dread Pirates of the Mississippi Delta. Unusual size of issues #1 - 6 accounts for low availability of some issues. Master Man; White Rajah: The Renegade Princess; Devil's Dagger; Morton Murch, the Hillbilly Hero; Shipwreck Roberts; Repaid with Interest; Voice from the Grave; Mr. Clue; Streak Sloan; El Carim; Rick O'Shay; Frontier Marshall. 10 1/2-in. x 14-in.; 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Ken Battefield and others. Fawcett's showcase for comics covers the humor, Western, adventure and superhero genres. Master Man, a short-lived Superman type, surveys the world from his mountaintop fortress, can see any evil activity instantly, and rise to defeat it. The Devil's Dagger, an early superhero inspired by the Green Hornet, is a crusading reporter with a chauffeur sidekick, a masked secret identity, and a cool car, The Speed Ghost. Unusual size of issues #1 - 6 accounts for low availability of some issues. Master Man; White Rajah; Devil's Dagger; Shipwreck Roberts; The Preacher's Reward; Slap-Dippy; El Carim; Rick O'Shay; Frontier Marshall. 10 1/2-in. x 14-in.; 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Gabriel Webb and Jennifer Mays attend a Christmas party at the site of the Mystery League, a society of detectives and end up working on a murder case in "The Adventure of the Mystery League." Script by Mike W. Barr and art by Rob Davis & John Tiche. Cover price $2.50.

Stories by Dame Darcy and Alan Moore. Art and cover by Dame Darcy. Dark stories of witchcraft, oddities and the occult, in Darcys distinctively Goth visual style. This issue features the story Hungry Is the Heart, written especially for Meat Cake by Dame Darcys number one fan, Alan Moore. A mentally challenged man finds a child abandoned under a willow tree during a rainstorm at midnight. 28 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.95.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Edited by Bill Black. Stories by Bill Black and others. Art by Charles Sultan, Don Rico, Fred Guardineer, Harry G. Peter, Jack Ryan, Emil Gershwin, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. AC Comics reprints classic superhero stories that originally appeared in comics from Fawcett, Progressive Pubs, Holyoke, Eastern Color and Curtis Publications in the Golden Age. A 1940s Captain Freedom cover by Simon and Kirby; Hitler releases The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, and Cat-Man must find a way to contain them; The Golden Age hero Man O Metal, whose powers are similar to Spidey villain Molten Man, in an adventure by Wonder Woman artist H. G. Peter. Captain Freedom; Bulletman: Susan Kent Gone!; Cat-Man and the Kitten; Dave Dean: Devil of the Deep; Man O' Metal; Lady Fairplay; The White Streak and the Red Seal. 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.