Comic books January 1996

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"The Skull Jackets" Guest-starring the Black Cat. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Dave Hoover. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Dave Hoover and Joe Rubinstein. The Black Cat is framed for the murder of a high society heiress! And it's up to the new Spider-Man (aka Ben Reilly) to bring her to justice! But planning to capture the charming Felicia Hardy...and then actually doing it...are two different things! Peter Parker could never resist the allure of the Black Cat! Will Ben Reilly fare any better? It's a game of cat-and-mouse that the new web-slinger is not going to win! Maybe Ben will have better luck catching the other prime suspect: Skull-Jacket! A terrific issue! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Ken Ellis. Second story: "Night Work" Script by Adam Santangelo. Art by Sal Buscema. During a routine web-swinging night over Manhattan, the wall-crawler (aka Peter Parker) nabs a criminal who was performing his final caper. Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: Ben Reilly (as the Scarlet Spider) met the Black Cat in Web of Spider-Man 128. The Spider-Man Unlimited title returned after being replaced in November 1995 by Scarlet Spider Unlimited #1. This issue is printed on glossy paper.) 64 pages. Cover price $3.95.

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The Chosen, Part 2 of 3. The Enterprise rushes to answer a distress call from Starbase 7, finding only wreckage where the base should be. The attack echoes a recent assault on a Klingon outpost, and all evidence points to the Romulans. Kirk is ordered to work alongside a civilian specialist to learn the truth...but the answers may prove lethal. Written by Kevin Ryan (Pocket Books' Star Trek novels editor), with art Steve Erwin and Terry Pallot. Cover by Peter Krause and Jerome Moore. Cover price $2.50.

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Turn of the Tide starring the DS9 crew and the Cardassians, script by Chris Dows and Colin Clayton, pencils by Rob Davis and Terry Pallot, inks by Craig Gilmore and Terry Pallot. Cover gallery. Thomas Riker character profile part two. 52 pgs. $3.95. Cover price $3.50.

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Part 1 of 2. At the memorial service for a fallen crew member, one misspoken word from Captain Picard attracts the attention of Q. Picard's wish that they could all be more like Data is granted...and the entire crew of the Enterprise is transformed into androids! Written by Michael Jan Friedman, with art and cover by Gordon Purcell and Terry Pallot. Cover price $2.50.

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A bomb planted aboard one of the ships competing in the Federation Cup is just one of the mysteries facing the crew of the Enterprise. There is also the missing ship of the Mestral's, a prominent alien head-of-state. Plus, the star that fuels this race of solar-sailing craft is acting strangely...and it seems to be affecting Counselor Troi. Written by Diane Duane, with art by Ken Save and John Montgomery. Painted cover by Hugh Fleming. Fracote Format. Cover price $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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Book Club Edition (NO Cover Price) - 1st printing. By William Shatner. Legends never die... Veridian III: a world has been saved, the USS Enterprise 1701-D lies in ruins, and one of the galaxy's greatest heroes rests beneath a simple cairn of rocks on a lonely hillside. But as a legendary Vulcan ambassador comes at last to the grave of his best and dearest friend, the adventure is only beginning. For the Borg and the Romulan Empire have joined forces in an unholy alliance against the United Federation of Planets, and their ultimate weapon is none other than James T. Kirk, resurrected by mysterious alien science to destroy the Borg's most formidable enemy: Jean-Luc Picard. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 276 Text Only. No Cover Price.

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Book Club Edition (NO Cover Price) - 2nd and later printings. By William Shatner. Legends never die... Veridian III: a world has been saved, the USS Enterprise 1701-D lies in ruins, and one of the galaxy's greatest heroes rests beneath a simple cairn of rocks on a lonely hillside. But as a legendary Vulcan ambassador comes at last to the grave of his best and dearest friend, the adventure is only beginning. For the Borg and the Romulan Empire have joined forces in an unholy alliance against the United Federation of Planets, and their ultimate weapon is none other than James T. Kirk, resurrected by mysterious alien science to destroy the Borg's most formidable enemy: Jean-Luc Picard. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 276 Text Only. No Cover Price.

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Written by Mike Baron. Art by Olivier Vatine and Fred Blanchard. Cover by Mathieu Lauffray. Luke Skywalker's Jedi senses have been struck blind! To make matters worse, Grand Admiral Thrawn has just arranged to receive a shipment of creatures capable of pushing back the power of the Force. Thrawns's purpose: to ambush Luke and turn him over to the dark Jedi Master, Joruus C'baoth! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Lyric's World!" By Nancy Richardson. Star Wars adventures starring Anakin, the youngest son of Han and Leia! Anakin and Tahiri are off on an adventure to the distant moon of Yavin 8! There they will help their alien friend Lyric join the "elders" of her race. But something stands in their way. Something large and dangerous. And it will take more than the Force to defeat it. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 122 pages, Text Only. Cover price $4.50.

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Writer: Kevin J. Anderson Cover Artist: Hugh Fleming Penciller: Dario Carrasco, Jr. Inker: Jordi Ensign, Mark G. Heike, Bill Black, David Jacob Beckett Letterer: Willie Schubert Colorist: Pamela Rambo Genre: Science-Fiction, Star Wars The storm clouds of battle gather over Yavin Four, and that entire world could be a casualty! To make his final stand against Jedi Nomi Sunrider, the betrayer Ulic Qel-Droma has let slip the dogs of war in a final, climactic confrontation. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Cam Smith. "Nova," script by Warren Ellis, pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Cam Smith and Bob Wiacek; Corsair and the Starjammers devise a plan to stop the Uncreated; they create a projection of the Uncreated's god, causing them to commit mass suicide; Lilandra pardons the Starjammers and Corsair decides to retire. NOTE: The gold foil background of nearly EVERY copy of this issue has areas that look spotted or poorly covered. This happened during the printing process and does not factor into the grade of the book. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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12 Monkeys - Terry Gilliam unchains his newest nightmare; Scott Bakula & Roy Thinnes vs The Invaders; Xena's adventures - Lucy Lawless speaks; James Cameron's Strange Days; Terminator 2 - new comics; Star Trek's Rene Auberjonois & Dwight Schultz. Bruce Willis in 12 Monkeys cover. Cover price $4.99.

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Cover art by Tony Harris. Mikaal's Day [Sins of the Child pt 4], script by James Robinson, pencils by Tony Harris, inks by Wade Von Grawbadger; Mikaal and Solomon Grundy are kidnapped by Shade's men (Starman does not appear in the story). 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Sins of the Father!" Collects Starman (1994-2001 2nd Series) #1-6.

Written by James Robinson. Art by Tony Harris and Wade Von Grawbadger.

This collection presents an unforgettable tale of all consuming hatred and cynical heroism.

During the Golden Age, Ted Knight, the original Starman, continually found himself in battle with his archnemesis, the Mist. Decades later, this old foe looks to continue this ancient vendetta against the elderly Knight as he returns and takes the life of the hero's oldest son. Now Ted's rebellious younger son Jack is forced into a role that he does not want and has spent a lifetime denying.

Wielding his father's power staff, the reluctant youth takes on the guise of a new Starman as he looks to avenge his brother and end the threat of the Mist once and for all.

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.95.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Sins of the Father!" Collects Starman (1994-2001 2nd Series) #1-6.

Written by James Robinson. Art by Tony Harris and Wade Von Grawbadger.

This collection presents an unforgettable tale of all consuming hatred and cynical heroism.

During the Golden Age, Ted Knight, the original Starman, continually found himself in battle with his archnemesis, the Mist. Decades later, this old foe looks to continue this ancient vendetta against the elderly Knight as he returns and takes the life of the hero's oldest son. Now Ted's rebellious younger son Jack is forced into a role that he does not want and has spent a lifetime denying.

Wielding his father's power staff, the reluctant youth takes on the guise of a new Starman as he looks to avenge his brother and end the threat of the Mist once and for all.

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.95.

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Starmasters/Cosmic Powers x-over, part 2/5. Quasar, the Silver Surfer and Beta Ray Bill try to prevent the extinguishing of all life on Earth, even as they take on the Charter's peacekeeping force, the Cosmic Commandos, in "Earthfall." Continued from the previous issue. Continues next issue. Written by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Scot Eaton & Bob Almond. Cover price $1.95.

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Written by Louise Simonson. Art by Phil Gosier, Rich Faber, Howard Porter, and Ron Boyd. Cover by J. H. Williams III and Mick Gray. Steel returns to Earth in time for Thanksgiving dinner with his family, but events set in motion by Tyke's resentment lead to an attack on the Irons house by the cyborg Hardwire. 36 pages, full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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1st printing. Collects Stellar Losers (1993) #1-3. Written by Herb Mallette. Art by Danny Fahs. Featuring the hard-to-find Ninja High School spin-off, collected for the first time, and two rare short stories from the Stellar Losers' early days. Softcover, 88 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

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Tango Atlántico: Part 4 of 5 - Story by H.K. Proger. Art by Renato Arlem and Robert Jones. StormWatch races against the clock to stop a madman from detonating a nuclear device and come face-to-face with Heaven's Fist, the team of villains that took out the StormWatch recruits. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

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Katchoo and Emma say goodbye. As Katchoo recovers, she has one last surprise for Francine. Conclusion of I Dream of You. Story and art by Terry Moore. Black and white; 28 pages. Cover price $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

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The cult hit book of 1994, at long last, makes its Image Comics debut. Rascal and Nikita are lovers with eyes only for one another. But when Doberman and Rottweiler, the world's greatest bounty hunters, crash their festivities, an all-out comedic slugfest ensues involving the martial arts warrior Midnight Devil and plenty of super-powered bounty hunters. Story by Jonathan Peterson and Kevin Maguire. Art and cover by Kevin Maguire. Cover price $2.50.

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"The Limits of Power!" Story by Karl Kesel. Art by Tom Grummett, Steve Erwin, Doug Selogy, and Ken Branch. Superboy and the red-headed amazon, Knockout, test the limits of their strength. But things take a turn for the worst when a cadre of killer robots attack the island. Cover price $1.95.

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The Trial of Superman! Part 11 of 12. "No Escape!" Guest-starring Steel, Superboy, Supergirl, and the Eradicator. Cameos by Metron of the New Gods, Lex Luthor, and the Joker. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Story continued from Superman: The Man of Steel #52. Despite his best efforts, the Man of Steel is unable to clear his name. Will the Tribunal go ahead with Superman's execution or will Earth's greatest hero earn reprieve? Story concludes in Adventures of Superman (1939-2006) #531. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover pencils by Jon Bogdanove, inks by Dennis Janke. Crime and Punishment; [The Trial of Superman, Part 10 of 12], script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Jon Bogdanove, inks by Dick Giordano; As the Superman Rescue Squad is freed by Alpha Centurion, the Tribunal attempts to execute Superman; The Man of Steel escapes, knocks the Cyborg unconscious and hands him over to the Tribunal. But the Tribunal insists that Superman must still be executed. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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Changes Part 3, script by Rob Liefeld and Eric Stephenson (co-plot, script), pencils by Joe Bennett, inks by Norm Rapmund; Lady Supreme has joined the rest of Earth's heroes in resisting an alien invasion by the Keep; She battles the Shepherd who is the Keep's herald from whom she learns the whereabouts of the Real Supreme. Continued from Knightstrike #1; continues in New Force #11. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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'Atmospheres' continues: Trapped within the monstrous form of a Wicker Man, Swamp Thing must use his new elemental abilities to escape and prevent the Druid from destroying his consciousness forever. Meanwhile, Abby Arcane faces a different kind of horror in the swamp. Written by Mark Millar, with art by Phil Hester and Kim DeMulder. Cover by John Totleben. Suggested for Mature Readers. FC, 32pg Cover price $2.25.

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By Perry S. Yem & Robert Lugibihl. Flipbook. Other side is Futuretech # 1 by Perry S. Yem & Robert Lugibihl. Cover price $2.50.

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By KYLE HUNTER. The post-modern cybermod action continues as a clue from the Racing Commission leads Agent 23, "the Gentleman Junkie," to the Infinity Lounge - a secret hang-out of the Grand Rally's pilots. The brave, the desperate, and the completely insane share drinks as they exchange tales of their latest exploits. It isn't long before 23 and the arrogant champion, Renderine Spheres, clash egos. But their posturing is interrupted by a police raid! B&W, 16 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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Euroclydon's Tale part one, chapter three, "When the World Came Crumblin Down" written by Tim Kierschke with art by Michael Scott Wooley. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Cover price $2.50.

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War, Famine and Pestilence have saddled up and are ridin' into town. The Apocalypse is at hand, so naturally our sharp-witted heroine goes to Mars! And even if Tank Girl could save the world...chances are she probably wouldn't bother! Written by Alan Grant, with art by Andy Pritchett, Phil Gascoine and Philip Bond. Cover by Brian Bolland. Suggested for Mature Readers. Mando Format. Cover price $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

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Written by Bruce Jones and Simon Revelstroke. Art and cover by Bret Blevins. Tarzan of the Apes has fought every manner of man and beast. He has seen every kind of jungle -- from the darkest rain forests of Africa to the concrete jungle of New York -- and faced every kind of horror those diverse landscapes have to offer. But nothing has prepared him for the savage creatures that now surround him, when the Lord of the Jungle finds himself mysteriously transported to the planet Mars! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Walter Simonson. Art and cover by Lee Weeks. In the center of the earth lies Pellucidar, the last bastion of primeval forest in the world. To Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle, this is sacred ground. But to the Predators, it is hunting ground. Dark Horse Comics is proud to present Tarzan vs. Predator at the Earth's Core, by Walter Simonson and Lee Weeks. When Tarzan receives word that Pellucidar's greatest warriors and strongest beasts are being killed, and his friend David Innes, ruler of Pellucidar, has gone missing, there is no question that he must travel to the earth's core to investigate. The people of Pellucidar rest a little easier, knowing that their protector is coming. And in this land of eternal noonday sun, the Predators rest up for their greatest challenge yet! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover art by Michael Golden. "Part One: Don't Look Back," script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Jason Johnson, inks by Tom McWeeney; A superpowered soldier attacks Lynch telepathically. To relieve the psychic pressure, Lynch tears his own eye out, resulting in a destructive blast that kills the soldier; Cole Cash, Alex Fairchild, Stephen Callahan and Philip Chang quit Team 7; Stephan Callahan announces that he and his wife, Rebecca "Becky" Rainmaker, are expecting a child (Sarah Rainmaker). John Lynch character profile, art by Jason Johnson. Team 7 "Eye" Chart. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

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Inside the mind of the ultimate computer, SKYNET! In a nano-second, SYNET attempts to devise a foolproof plan to ensure its survival on the planet. Weakened by the Human Resistance and on waning reserve power, the world's most powerful computer fights to stay alive while John Connor and crew decide to destroy its complex. Written by Mark Paniccia. Art by Gary Erskine. Painted cover by Rob Prior. Cover price $2.50.

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1st Edition - 1st printing. By Bill Watterson. A Calvin and Hobbes Collection! Softcover (Horizontal Format), 176 pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages Cover price $14.95.

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Cover by Mike Deodato, Jr. Worldengine Part Four, "Finished Off," script by Warren Ellis, art by Mike Deodato, Jr.; Thor and the Enchantress return to the Worldengine and meet Price, who tells them his story; But he didnt count on the world not being habitable to post Ragnarok humans; Thor destroys the Worldengine, and Price is killed in the collapse. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 123,725; average paid circulation 70,125. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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Tomart's guide to Disney collecting, Marx and Linemar Wind-Up Toys Cover price $6.00.

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Commemorative Edition - Limited to 5000 copies. William Tucci & Peter Gutierrez. 24 Pages, B&W.

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The first issue of Top Shelfs self-titled anthology series is also the first comic ever published by Top Shelf, then known as Primal Groove Press. Includes art and stories by Lin Lucas, James Kochalka, Ivo, Wayne Shellabarger, Josue Mejivar, and Tom Hart. Edited by Brett Warnock. Cover by Shellabarger. Mature readers. Black and white; 40 pages. Cover price $5.00. Cover price $5.00.

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In this issue: Playmates toys ready to rage in '96! Plus: Japanese Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back figures; Transformers old and new; 3rd Annual '95 Golden Toy Awards; and the Star Wars repro controversy. Also: Toy Price Guide. Cover price $4.95.

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1st printing. By Hal Schuster. A complete, unauthorized, and uncensored guid to Star Trek: Voyager. Covers all episodes from the first two seasons! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 202 pages, Text (with a few B&W Illustrations). Cover price $14.95.

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While exploring the Lost Land, Turok and company discover a mysterious temple which leads them to a lost Nazi civilization occupied by Nazi women in "Island of Nazi Women – Part One." Script by Timothy Truman and art by Rags Morales & Randy Elliott. Cover price $2.50.

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While held hostage, Turok and company find out how the lost Nazi civilization got started and then have to find a way to stop their plans to resurrect Adolph Hitler in "Island of Nazi Women Part Two – The Resurrection." Script by Timothy Truman and art by Rags Morales & Randy Elliott. Cover price $2.50.

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Edited by Harvey Kurtzman. Cover by Harvey Kurtzman. Stories by Harvey Kurtzman, Wally Wood, John Severin, and Jack Davis. Stories of adventure and war, reprinted from ECs original Two-Fisted tales series. 36 pages, full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.