Comic books October 1998

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Written by Garth Ennis. Art by John Higgins. Cover by Glenn Fabry. Son Of Man Part Two; Fifteen years ago, John Constantine did the one thing that magic cannot do--raise the dead--and tried to forget what he'd let loose on the world; Today, John must face the consequences of that night as the London Underworld braces for an all-out mob war. 36 pages, full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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"Crisis!" The Siege of Wundagore Part 3 of 5. Guest-starring Quicksilver. Script by John Ostrander. Pencils by Pascual Ferry. Inks by Jaime Mendoza. Cover by Pascual Ferry and Jamie Mendoza. Story continues from Quicksilver (1997) #11. Quicksilver and the Heroes for Hire rush to Wundagore Mountain to save the High Evolutionary! However by the time they arrive, the Man-Beast has already defeated the evolutionary, stolen Isotope E, and joined forces with Exodus! Wow, what a revoltin' set of developments! The battle may be over before it even begins! Nevertheless Iron Fist, Luke Cage, She-Hulk, Thena, Ant-Man, the White Tiger, and the Black Knight bravely charge into the assembled acolytes! But no one is beating Exodus or the Man-Beast on this day! Story continues in Quicksilver (1997) #12. Cameo appearances by Bova, Jim Hammond, Dr. Jane Foster, and the Knights of Wundagore. (Note: This issue features a gatefold cover.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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"The Final Conflict" The Siege of Wundagore Part 5 of 5. Script by John Ostrander (with assists from Joe Edkin). Pencils by Pascual Ferry. Inks by Jaime Mendoza, Harry Candelario, John Floyd, and Pascual Ferry. Wraparound cover by Pascual Ferry. Story continues from Quicksilver (1997) #12. Major storylines in both Heroes for Hire and Quicksilver come to a head in the grand finale to "The Siege of Wundagore"! Sides have been chosen, alliances have shifted, and lines have been drawn - now the stage is set for all-out war! The High Evolutionary has his godlike power back... and it's driven him insane! And Quicksilver, still reeling from the changes wrought in his powers and personality, must battle not only the power-mad Evolutionary; but his former allies, the Knights of Wundagore, as well! Iron Fist, Luke Cage, Ant-Man, Black Knight, She-Hulk and Thena - their bodies still ravaged from the devolving effects of Isotope E - go head-to-head in furious battle with the acolytes! The White Tiger clashes with the traitorous Lord Anon in a battle to the death! The Black Knight confronts his former friend and ancient enemy - the man known as Exodus! Some will live, some will die, and some will be changed forever! And at least one of the H4H will not be coming home from this one! In other words, this is an integral chapter in both books' storylines! Final appearances of the Man-Beast and the White Tiger. 48 pages. Cover price $2.99.

Issue #278 - October 1998. Magazine devoted to Marijuana growing. 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 106 Pages. Partial color, partial B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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Written by: Garth Ennis Pencils by: John McCrea. Tommy's Heroes Part 3 After turning against their employers, Tommy and Bob try to make it for the border. After learning that a squad has been dispatched to kill their friends, Ringo, Natt, and Hacken head out to assist their friend. With death upon them, Tommy confesses his role in Baker's death. Cover price $2.50.

October 1998. The Final Word in Toy Pricing. Action Figures, Barbie, Hot Wheels, Beanies, Star Wars, GI Joe. The Boogyman - Spawn Creator Todd McFarlane Unleashes Scare Tactics; The Truth About the X-Files Variations; Check out our Scary Toy List. Todd McFarlane photo cover.

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"The Comeuppance". By Mike Hawthorne. 32 pgs. B&W. Cover price $2.95.

This item was sent out to members of the media to promote Walt Disney Pictures' "I'll Be Home for Christmas" starring Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Jessica Biel, Adam LaVorgna, Gary Cole, and Andrew Lauer. It includes a synopsis, list of characters, promotional information, and introduction to the actors. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 18 pages, B&W.

Evergreen Edition - 1st printing. Edited by Arnie & Cathy Fenner. The definitive book on Frank Frazetta just got better! Icon offers a comprehensive look at the work of one of the world's most influential fantasy artists. Softcover, 9-in. x 11 1/2-in., 166 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $29.95.

Underwood Books Edition - 1st printing. Edited by Arnie & Cathy Fenner. The definitive book on Frank Frazetta just got better! Icon offers a comprehensive look at the work of one of the world's most influential fantasy artists. Softcover, 9-in. x 11 1/2-in., 166 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $35.00.

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Cover pencils by Craig Rousseau, inks by Wayne Faucher. Virtual Pets, Virtual Heck, script by William Messner-Loebs, pencils by Craig Rousseau, inks by Barbara Kaalberg; a scientist creates virtual pets that come to life as energy creatures. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

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Cover pencils by Javier Pulido, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Adaptive Audience, script by Joe Casey, pencils by Javier Pulido, inks by Larry Mahlstedt; Bruce is kidnapped by Devlin DeAngelo, and forced to work on repairing the Super-Adaptoid; Bruce reprograms the Adaptoid to attack DeAngelo, but not before a fight ensues between the Adaptoid and the Hulk; Bruce encounters the Ringmaster, and falls under his hypnotic spell. 36 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi. One Thunder Brother is down, but the other one is out for revenge! InuYasha's sword may be the match of the demon Hiden's trident...but InuYasha's sword is missing, and now the battle is trident vs. scabbard! Published in English almost simultaneously with its release in Japan. 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.25.

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Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Chris Weston and Ray Krissing. Cover by Brian Bolland. Pavlov's Dogs (Black Science 2 Part 3); The Invisibles attack the New Mexico military base as the final, fateful confrontation between Robin and Quimper begins; Boy makes a difficult decision about her relationship with Jack--not to mention her future with the team--and the Outer Church opens its doors, revealing a few secrets of the cosmos. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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Revenge of the Mandarin. Part 1 of 2. "Field of Honor!" Guest-starring the Black Widow. Vison and Scarlet Witch cameos. Story by Kurt Busiek. Art by Sean Chen, Eric Cannon, and Sean Parsons. With the help of the Black Widow, Tony Stark barely survived an attack by a cadre of Spymaster's men. Now, the Golden Avenger, barely alive, must face his deadliest adversary, the sinister Mandarin. Cover price $1.99.

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Cover pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Al Milgrom. "Call the Kid... J2!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Al Milgrom; The saga of J2 begins!; Zane Yama is a young man destined for a super powered life—after all…he is the son of the Unstoppable Juggernaut!; Zane discovers his unusual abilities and super hero persona, in this jam-packed inaugural issue! "Decisions, Decisions (or Juggie Gets a Costume)," script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Al Milgrom; How J2 made his costume. "Rocked by Rollerblast," script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Al Milgrom; J2 fights Rollerblast. "Bedeviled?", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Pat Olliffe, inks by Al Williamson; Spider-Girl meets Darkdevil and fights Crazy Eight. 44 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

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An Unpublished Kirby Interview; Interviews with Gil Kane & Bruce Timm; Comparing Kirby's Margin Notes to Stan Lee's Words; Kirby's work at Topps Comics; Jack's Wackiest Dialogue & Bloopers; Special Features: Silver Surfer, Black Racer & Goody Rickels; Kirby's Unseen Screenplay for Silver Star; Unpublished Art including Pencil Pages Before They Were Inked and Much More!! Cover by Kirby & Bob Wiacek. Cover price $5.95.

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The Gods Themselves - Story and Art by John Byrne. Cover by Walter Simonson. Superman guest-stars in this final issue! Writer/artist John Byrne re-tells the tale of Superman's first meeting with the Forever People, the young gods of New Genesis who the Man of Steel -- in the days before he knew the secrets of his own heritage -- believed could hold the key to his origins! The saga of the New Gods continues with Orion (2000 DC) #1. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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DC's "Ghosts" Annuals reach a supernatural climax as JLA heroes, both living and dead, fight to save the world! Longtime JLA nemesis Felix Faust has awakened an ancient evil--and that evil has unleashed all the ghosts that have been plaguing the Leaguers! Now Faust needs the JLA's help to find the one mystic artifact that can save all of Creation. But as the Justice Leaguers circle the globe to perform this vital mission, they encounter the ghosts of former JLA comrades who fell in past battles. Can the World's Greatest Super-Heroes, both living and dead, keep the rest of the world from winding up in the grave? Written by Ty Templeton. Art by Mark Pajarillo and Walden Wong. Cover by Bernie Wrightson. FC, 48 pg. Miraweb Format. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by: Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn Pencils by: Barry Kitson. Heaven and Earth Unable to stop the last phase of Locus' plan, the JLA take the fight to Locus. There they learn Locus' mission to terraform the earth for the Appellax to make it home. Martian Manhunter reveals his reasons for spying on his friends, and the team finally reveals their true identities to each other to cement their trust and bond as a team. Cover price $1.99.

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Jonny and his gang raid the long-forgotten bank account belonging to Al Capone, only to discover that the account wasn't closed after all! The scene smells of a set-up, but a few things are certain: they've taken someone's money, he's hot on their trail, and that someone just might be closer than they think. Written by Brian Azzarello. Art by Eduardo Risso. Painted cover by Mark Chiarello. Mature Readers. FC, 32 pg. Rebax Format. Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 3 - Issue 46 (#149)

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Cover art by Rex W. Lindsey. "There's the Rub," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Everyone believes that rubbing Jughead's head will bring them luck. "The Peacemaker," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead makes a sand sculpture on the beach and tries to preserve it from the elements. "H2O Woe," script by George Gladir, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rudy Lapick; Hot Dog keeps jumping in Mr. Lodge's pool. "I'm a Believer," pencils by Rex Lindsey; Jughead pretends that Reggie no longer exists. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.75.

Cover by Rex W. Lindsey. "Winner Takes Almost All," script by George Gladir, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead enters Hot Dog into a frisbee catching contest. "Just For Sprite," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead dresses as a sprite for a Renaissance Fair but is mistaken for a real sprite by a group of superstitious farmers. "Summer Scenario," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan Decarlo, inks by Jim Decarlo; Jughead tells Archie he doesn't like summer; Archie tries to convince Jughead he's wrong without once mentioning girls. "Pay Scale," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead demonstrates his frisbee skills on the beach and later uses them to stop a burglar at the Chok'lit Shoppe. "Attractive Nuisance," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Archie and Jughead go to the beach with a giant magnet that attracts everyone else's metal possessions. "Loser Takes All," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan Decarlo, inks by Jim Decarlo; Veronica is determined to find something she can beat Betty at. "The Gamblers," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan Decarlo, inks by Jim Decarlo; Archie and Jughead keep making multi-million dollar bets with each other which infuriates Veronica. "It's a Snap!", script by George Gladir, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead borrows his Uncle Ned's camera at the beach; Uncle Ned tells him he'll be lucky if he gets one customer. Plus puzzles, other stories, and more. 196 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

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"This is the Junkyard..." by Josh Sheppard. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Story and art by David Collier. With his inimitably idiosyncratic approach, David Collier tackles a broad range of subject matter in his first collection, from Thomas Edison's bygone phonograph machines to the lost art of hand-lettered display ads. These strips have been culled from numerous publications, including Drawn & Quarterly, The Comics Journal, and Zero Zero, and they serve as an excellent introduction to the work of this quirky and unusual talent. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.95.

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Elseworlds. Book III. The villain pulling the strings stands revealed! And a hero will rise to try to stop him (or her)! Doctor Fate, Phantom Stranger, Etrigan, Deadman, Spectre, Wonder Woman, Metal Men, Lex Luthor, Hawkwoman, Batman, Batwoman, Alfred, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Flash, Atom, Aquaman. Script & pencils by Alan Davis, inks by Mark Farmer. Cover by Davis & Farmer. Cover price $4.95.

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Cover pencils by Kenny Martinez, inks by Anibal Rodriguez. My Land Against Me!, script by James Felder, pencils by Anthony Williams, inks by Andy Lanning; Ka-Zar returns to a Savage Land in turmoil and is reunited with Shanna. 44 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

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Fall 1998. For Model Figure Kit Fans. For Mature Modelers. This issue: Customized Kits. Plus: Sculpting a Likeness/Hobby History. Cover price $5.95.

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Cover by Ben Torres. Graveyard Shift Pt. 4, script by Chris Ecker and Gary Carlson, art by Ben Torres; The Knight Watchman's new partner is in danger, while the Pink Flamingo's mother is seen and Locke is busted from prison. Knight Watchman pinup by Ben Torres in the style of Jack Kirby. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $3.50.

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Hackzilla. Story, art and cover by Jolly R. Blackburn. A solid example of how clever writing can compensate for simplified art in comics. The lives and real-world concerns of a group of gamers are revealed by their wacky interplay around the fantasy gaming table. When Worlds Collide; Gulag 17; Bleating to Death; Ultimate Treasure. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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1st Edition - Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Tales from the Vault is a compilation of all the Knights of the Dinner Table single-page strips that have appeared in various publications from 1990 to 1997. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. No Cover Price

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Cover by Steven Hughes. "The Covenant" [Part 1], script by David Quinn, art by Steven Hughes; Lady Death tries to keep the denizens of Hell under control as she deals with the rapid disintegration of the entire realm; She attempts to halt the wave of destruction but finds herself caught up in it; The archangel, Michael, falls to earth and discovers he has become human. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sanpei Shirato. Living in peace with the fishermen of Saki Island, ex-ninja Kamui considers marriage to a village girl who falls in love with him - until his idyll is shattered by the arrival of the "shark killers" and the machinations of a secret assassin. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $16.95.

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Written by Denny O'Neil. Art by Greg Land and Dick Giordano. Cover by Hugh Fleming. Peacemakers Part 3: Battle's End; Green Lantern and Green Arrow face off in the rebel camp, where Arrow tries to persuade Lantern that the latter is fighting for the wrong side, and that the government soldiers are trying to get Than, the peacemaker; they team up to expose General Zho (literally). 36 pgs., full color. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

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"Wish Fulfillment" - A special issue focusing on Violet! This month we turn our eyes to Violet. Actually, it's only one eye...and it's emerald! That's right, it's Vi's worst nightmare come true, as the Emerald Eye returns to take control of the Legionnaire once and for all! If the team was barely able to defeat the Eye last time, what chance does Vi have on her own? Written by KC Carlson, with art by Lee Moder and Dan Davis. Cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer. Cover price $2.50.

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Officer Shadder puts his Science Police badge on the line to uncover the real secret behind the super-powered pseudo-heroes called the Ringers--and loses it! Even worse, someone in this issue loses their life! Written by David Michelinie. Art by Paul Ryan and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by John Paul Leon and Bill Reinhold. FC, 32 pg. Mando Format. Cover price $2.25.

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"Days of Reckoning!" The Legion is victorious after the events of "Dark Circle Rising!", but was the victory worth it? The rift between the United Planets and the Affiliated Planets continues to grow, as even more worlds secede from the U.P. And one Legionnaire is torn by the discovery of the Dark Circle leader's identity! Perhaps there were no clear-cut winners in this battle, after all. Written by Roger Stern and Tom McCraw, with art and cover by Jeffrey Moy and W.C. Carani. Cover price $2.50.

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1st printing. By Chester Brown. The Little Man: Short Strips, 1980-1995 collects the short-story works by the celebrated and bestselling Louis Riel cartoonist Chester Brown. From his early experimental comedic surrealism to his later autobiographical and essay strips, we see not a major talent in development but a fully realized storytelling virtuoso. The acclaimed compendium, culled mostly from his groundbreaking comic book series Yummy Fur, provides a fascinating insight into Brown's psyche; he rounds out the collection with exacting notes on each story. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 178 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.