Comic books July 1998

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By RYOICHI IKEGAMI. For the first time in English--the menace of Mysterio! In the wake of Spider-Man's defeat, Mysterio becomes the main man in Tokyo! And to make matters worse for the hapless web-slinger, it looks like he's responsible for the injury of a child--who may now go blind! Translated from the manga series by the internationally acclaimed artist Ryoichi Ikegami. Cover price $2.99.

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By RYOICHI IKEGAMI. For the first time in English! At last, the identity of the Spidey imposter is revealed, setting up the final showdown between Spider-Man and Mysterio! Translated from the manga series by the internationally acclaimed artist Ryoichi Ikegami. Cover price $2.99.

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Cover pencils by Billy Tan, inks by D-Tron. Untitled story, script by D-Tron (writer, creator), Billy Tan (creator, co-plot), and Hoai Truong (creator), pencils by Billy Tan, inks by D-Tron (with Team-Tron); Mary tells Mr. Chamberlain that they have discovered dragon sign hiding out on Alcatraz Island; Jasmine and Lance are introduced to the Dragon Hunters as well as two Jaikaps who have been transformed into monsters by the dragon ash; One of the monsters breaks free but submits to Jasmine when she gives it an order; More confused than ever about their new powers, the kids ask Master Lang for and explanation; He gives them an herb which causes them to have a vivid dream about their dragon origins. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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Kitchen Sinks 1998 revival of The Spirit continues, with modern artists crafting new adventures of Eisners legendary crime-fighter. This issue: Cursed Beauty, a full-length story by Paul Chadwick and John Nyberg, plus original Spirit art by Will Eisner. Cover by Chadwick. Full color; 32 pages. Cover price $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

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Under very mysterious circumstances, Commander William T. Riker gets drummed out of Starfleet! Left with nowhere to turn, Riker searches for a purpose in his new life and finds meaning in the arms of a Maquis known as Ro Laren. Joining Ro and her Maquis companions on a quest for vital data regarding a dreadful weapon, Riker participates in a raid on Starfleet Central Library! Branded a criminal and on the run, how can Riker possibly clear his name--especially if one of his allies, a Klingon named K'Nera, has other mysterious plans for him? Written by Dan Abnett and Ian Edginton. Art by Andrew Currie and Art Nichols. Cover features a photo of Jonathan Frakes as Riker, along with artwork by Andrew Currie and Art Nichols. 48 pages. Cover price $3.50.

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X-Wing: Rogue Squadron - Written by Peet Janes. Art by Arthur Adams, Edvin Biukovic, Steve Crespo, Rodolfo Damaggio, Doug Mahnke, John Nadeau, Jordi Ensign and Stan n' Vince. Cover by John Nadeau. Beginning with the Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron ongoing series, Dark Horse will take a closer look at the various elements that make Star Wars so special: the characters, ships, planets, and aliens. No fan of Star Wars and X-Wing Rogue Squadron should be without this title! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Inside: The Simpsons strike back - Star Wars on TV's most popular animated show; Top 20 Star Wars characters; prequel interview with Samuel L. Jackson; Billy Dee Williams - our man Lando; Episode I - news and photos; Red Leader lives. Cover price $4.50.

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2nd and later printings. From the Journal of Han Solo. By Donna Tauscher. In this book, Han Solo records his trials and adventures in Jabba the Hutt's dungeon. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 104 pages, Text Only. Cover price $3.99.

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1st printing. From the Journal of Luke Skywalker. By John Peel. Luke Skywalker's life is changed by his uncle's chance purchase of an R2 unit with a secret message from a princess, which results in the Empire's wrath against his family and a new career as a Rebel fighter for justice. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 116 pages, Text Only. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Kevin J. Anderson. Art by Chris Gossett. Cover byIgor Kordey. The time is ten years after the Sith War. Exar Kun has been trapped in his Massassi temple. His chief lieutenant, Ulic Qel-Droma, was stripped of his powers -- by Nomi Sunrider, after he killed his brother Cay. Ulic has isolated himself, he wishes only to hide from the Republic, and hope history will forget what he's done. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Mandatory Retirement: Part 1 of 4 - Written by Michael A. Stackpole. Art by Steve Crespo and Chip Wallace. Cover by John Nadeau. When Imperial Intelligence chief Ysanne Isard discovers that acting-Emperor Pestage has made a deal with the Rebel Alliance, it appears that the Rebels' ticket to Imperial Center has been punched. But a Rebel operative witnesses Pestage's capture, and Rogue Squadron is assigned to go after him. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Starburst is Britain's "premier magazine of sci-fi entertainment." Issue #239 includes: Comet disaster movies - the Earth-shattering effects secrets of Deep Impact, plus a look at Armageddon; Douglas Adams on Starship Titanic; Godzilla - monster problems for Matthew Broderick; J. Michael Straczynski and Andreas Katsulas on Babylon 5; Ira Steven Behr on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Armageddon cover. Cover price $4.99.

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Plot, script and art by Dean Zachary; Co-plot, art and 3-D models by Scott Clark; 3-D model design by Dave Beaty. The Stargods are space-faring conquerors ruling a distant system of feudal throne-worlds and ever-expanding colonies. While individual political agenda keep them at war, an evil threatening the civilized universe forces the throne-worlds to unite. Under a precarious truce, these extra-terrestrial legends must return to earth after eons, where human virtue and timeless heroes hold the key to saving the universe... Cover price $2.95.

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Plot, script and art by Dean Zachary; Co-plot, art and 3-D models by Scott Clark; 3-D model design by Dave Beaty. The Stargods are space-faring conquerors ruling a distant system of feudal throne-worlds and ever-expanding colonies. While individual political agenda keep them at war, an evil threatening the civilized universe forces the throne-worlds to unite. Under a precarious truce, these extra-terrestrial legends must return to earth after eons, where human virtue and timeless heroes hold the key to saving the universe... Cover price $2.95.

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Special 22nd Anniversary Edition. Leonard Nimoy & Bruce Boxleitner - is there life after Star Trek & Babylon 5?; The X-Files movie - Chris Carter thinks you already know too much about it; Nicholas Cage talks: "Why I want to be Superman!"; the real Darth Vader duels; plus: Armageddon, The Avengers movie, The Mask of Zorro, Mulan, Small Soldiers. David Duchovny & Gillian Anderson X-Files cover. Cover price $5.99.

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Cover art by Tony Harris. Things that Go Bump in the Night: A Tale of Times Past: 1943 starring Starman, script by James Robinson, pencils by Mike Mayhew, inks by Wade Von Grawbadger; During 1943 Phantom Lady crosses paths with the Prairie Witch in Opal; The Witch sidetracks Starman by fire-bombing the Opal Orphanage; Phantom Lady winds up defeating the Witch by herself. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

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Written by Gordon Rennie and Warren Ellis. Art by Paolo Parente and Davide Fabbri. Cover by Paolo Parente. Acclaimed writer Gordon Rennie (Species: Human Race) and cutting-edge artist Paolo Parente (Lobo: Death and Taxes) continue their three-part prequel to the science-fiction/adventure film, Starship Troopers! Earth has sent its first line of defense to Klendathu, a remote planet in the far reaches of space. If their instruments are correct, this backwater planet is exhibiting signs of life. And while the scientists are debating whether or not that life would be intelligent, the crew aboard the spaceship Cortez discovers that it is, at the very least, deadly. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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1st printing. Collects Starship Troopers: Insect Touch (1998) #1-3, Starship Troopers: Brute Creations (1997), and Starship Troopers (1997 Dark Horse) #1-2.

Written by Warren Ellis, Gordon Rennie, Jan Strnad, and Bruce Jones. Art by Paolo Parente, Davide Fabbri, Tommy Lee Edwards, Robert Campanella, Mitch Byrd, Arthur Adams, and Andrew Pepoy.

Inspired by the classic novel by Robert A. Heinlein, it's the tale of invading arachnids. Earth's mobile infantry gears up to battle the inhuman enemy and discover the secret of the "brain" bugs. Come witness the earth's first intergalactic war and the destruction of a distant planet with a unique philosophy!

Softcover, 152 pages, full color.

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Final issue. Cover by Tom Palmer. Requiem, script by Christopher Priest, art by Denys Cowan and Tom Palmer; As the series concludes, Natasha Irons lies at death's door thanks to Skorpio; Worse yet, she's taken to the Garden State Medical Center, under the care of Dr. Sam Ellis, aka Skorpio! 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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Bleed: Part 3 of 3 - Written by Warren Ellis. Art and cover by Bryan Hitch and Paul Neary. Back in our universe, Weatherman Jackson King and StormWatch discover that the unknown aliens approaching the alternate Earth are actually an alternate universe version of the Kherans. This prompts Winter to argue his belief that StormWatch should cross the Bleed to join with the alternate heroes in repelling the invasion threat. But Weatherman refuses, citing that StormWatch lacks the authority to interfere with another worlds affairs. However, he does beam a psychic message to the alternate universes Jack Hawksmoor, alerting him to Zealots true heritage and her apparent treachery. The alternate universes heroes unite to meet their threat and in the explosive aftermath, back on our Earth, the debate over Kings decision still rage on… 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

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Gold Series Reprint; David's demand for a romantic reconciliation with Katchoo sets the tone for their future relationship. Meanwhile, Freddie meets Rachel and gets some incriminating photos of Francine. Part 2 of Its a Good Life. Story and art by Terry Moore. Black and white; 28 pages. Cover price $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

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Princess Warrior. A Xena spoof with Francine as Xena and Katchoo as Gabrielle, although exactly which one is the sidekick is a matter of some debate. Story and art by Terry Moore. Francine and Katchoo cover. Black and white; 28 pages. Cover price $2.75.

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Princess Warrior. A Xena spoof with Francine as Xena and Katchoo as Gabrielle, although exactly which one is the sidekick is a matter of some debate. Story and art by Terry Moore. Tambi cover. Black and white; 28 pages. Cover price $2.75.

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The Last Boy on Earth: Part 4 of 4. "Destination: Unknown!" Guest-starring the Guardian. Story by Karl Kesel. Art by Tom Grummett and Karl Kesel. Don't miss the exciting conclusion to the most epic Superboy adventure of all time! The Kid has returned home to find all his friends and support group gone. Has he returned from a world where he was the last boy on earth only to be left all alone? Plus, when the denizens of the Wild Lands follow him home, how long before the human race becomes an endangered species here as well? Cover price $1.95.

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Cover pencils by Leonard Kirk, inks by Robin Riggs. Double-Edged Sword, script by Peter David, pencils by Leonard Kirk, inks by Robin Riggs; When a bigot comes to speak on the campus of Stanhope University, Mattie joins the crowds determined to shout him down. Supergirl, however, comes in on the side of Free Speech, and has to fight a more subtle intolerance. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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Superman Forever! Part 7. "Superman 2999!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Paul Ryan and Joe Rubinstein. Superman stands for Truth, Justice, and the American Way! He's the greatest hero in the DCU...the only problem is he's in the year 2999. Don't worry, it'll all make since, in time. Story continues in Adventures of Superman (1939-2006) #559. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover pencils by Bruce Timm. Last Daughter of Argo, script by Evan Dorkin and Sarah Dyer, pencils by Bret Blevins, inks by Terry Austin; the origin of Supergirl [Kara In-Ze of Argo]. Based on the WB cartoon series. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $3.95.

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Cover art by Tim Sale. "Spring" (Superman for All Seasons pt 1), script by Jeph Loeb, art by Tim Sale; Clark prepares to leave Smallville for Metropolis and decides to tell Lana about his powers; Story is narrated by Martha Kent. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $4.95.

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Written by Louise Simonson & Jon Bogdanove. Art and Cover by Jon Bogdanove & Dennis Janke. The Man of Steel's "Golden Age" adventures continue in Part 2 of a 3-part story! The world of 1938 has a champion -- the 1/8-of-a-mile leaping, shells-exploding-on-his-chest Superman? He's in the Warsaw Ghetto, fighting the fascism that heralds the beginning of U.S. involvement in World War II! Are even Superman's powers enough against a world gone mad? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Written by Darko Macan. Art and cover by Igor Kordey. Having found and befriended the forest-dwelling Timals, Tarzan has a plan to descend upon the Valley People and destroy their fields. . . fields of the Flowers of Forget, the pollen of which has the power to turn the strongest mind into a passive fool! And Carson of Venus isn't one to sit idly by, especially when the Myposans have captured all of the mythical Gerloogans, and are slowly dehydrating them to death! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Deathstroke takes on the Teen Titans, while anti-Titans sentiment sweeps the public in "Titans Hunt Part 2: Shards Of Glory". Part 2 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Script and pencils by Dan Jurgens, finishes by Norm Rapmund. Superman. Jurgens/Rapmund cover. Cover price $1.95.

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Regular edition - Wraparound cover. Heroes Return. "In Search of the Gods!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Avengers. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by John Romita, Jr., and Klaus Jansen. One year ago the greatest heroes in the Marvel Universe, the Avengers and Fantastic Four, fought the mutant menace known as Onslaught and were sucked into an alternate universe. The Odinson has returned from the pocket universe of the Heroes Reborn only to discover that fabled Asgard lies in ruins, the Rainbow Bridged destroyed, and his fellow Aesir missing. Before he can begin his search for the missing gods of Asgard, the Mighty Thor is confronted by the one adversary he has never truly defeated, the unstoppable creation of Odin himself, the Destroyer. And not even Earth's Mightiest Heroes can help the Thunder God survive this epic battle! Cover price $2.99.

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Variant cover. Heroes Return. "In Search of the Gods!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Avengers. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by John Romita, Jr. And Klaus Jansen. One year ago the greatest heroes in the Marvel Universe, the Avengers and Fantastic Four, fought the mutant menace known as Onslaught and were sucked into an alternate universe. The Odinson has returned from the pocket universe of the Heroes Reborn only to discover that fabled Asgard lies in ruins, the Rainbow Bridged destroyed, and his fellow Aesir missing. Before he can begin his search for the missing gods of Asgard, the Might Thor is confronted by the one adversary he has never truly defeated, the unstoppable creation of Odin himself, the Destroyer. And not even Earth's Mightiest Heroes can help the Thunder God survive this epic battle! Cover price $2.99.

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Marvel White Sketch virgin cover. Avengers; John Romita Jr. art. Cover price $2.99.

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"Thunder & Lightning" Guest-starring the Lightning Rods. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Mark Bagley and Scott Hanna. After escaping from SHIELD last issue, the Thunderbolts encounter a new problem: the Lightning Rods! The former Great Lakes Avengers want to apprehend the T-Bolts to impress SHIELD! But Jolt, MACH-1, Moonstone, and Songbird aren't going to let anyone capture them! Can the foursome defeat the Lightning Rods without Atlas' power? And what are the T-Bolts going to do about reports of the Hulk in Wyoming? Meanwhile in Mexico, a mysterious figure stalks Castle Zemo. And Techno and the baron know it not! Cameo appearances by G.W. Bridge and the new Citizen V. Lightning Rods Lineup: Big Bertha, Dinah Soar, Doorman, Flatman, and Mr. Immortal. (Notes: This issue features a gatefold cover. This story was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Thunderbolts Classic #3.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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Big Blue Destiny # 6. Cover price $1.50.

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DC's classic frontier hero of the Revolutionary War is updated with a Vertigo twist. Thomas Hawke is a traditional European colonist, until he ventures too deep into the woods...Written by Rachel Pollack. Art and cover by Tom Yeates. Mature Readers. FC, 64 pg. Mando Format. Cover price $4.95.

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Features profiles of some of Eclipse comics' characters as well as some image characters. Cover by Todd McFarlane. 24 pgs. Full color.

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In this issue: Middle Earth toys from Toy Vault! Plus: New Grateful Dead Bean Bears; Batman: The Animated Series line review; new WWF figures; Elvira action figures; KISS Psycho Circus; new Star Wars Power of the Force 2 figures; Lord of the Rings collectibles; and 1998 Teenie Beanies. Also: Collectible Action Figure, Toy and Beanie Price Guide. Cover price $5.95.

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"Human Interest" - Reporter Andrew Chase's determination to discover the truth about the genetically engineered Troublemakers leads him to a confrontation with G&G. The decision Chase makes on whether to run his story or not sets in motion a chain of events which will radically affect the Valiant Universe. Written by Fabian Nicieza and Dan Slott, with art by Kevin West and Dan Davis. Cover by Kenny Martinez and Anibal Rodriguez. FC, 32 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

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Peter Jurasik (Babylon 5), Nancy Hower (Star Trek: Voyager), Ally McBeal, Callum Keith Rennie (Due South), Jed Mercurio (Invasion: Earth), Highlander, Earth: Final Conflict. Cover price $4.99.

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Story and art by Yukinobu Hoshino. The problems faced by Dr. Dyer and his team have multiplied: not only does Dyer need to figure out how to keep Janus from splitting in two, and communicate to Spartacus that they must work cooperatively, but now that the Omega plan has been implemented, Dyer's on a race against time. The government's nuclear solution is going to go off in twenty-eight minutes! 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.