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Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 303MPI CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4675255001

MPI Audio Edition. "On the Waterfront..." Reprint of Amazing Spider-Man story Doc Savage from #303, written by David Micheline with art and inks by Todd McFarlane. Full color, 6-in. x 9-in., 28 pages (including covers), slick cover, white stock interior. NOTE: Originally released along with an MPI Audio Edition cassette. Comic only is offered here.

AN's PlayHouse Cosplay Cover Gallery (2025 AN's PlayHouse) 2A.A NM- 9.2

"Plant Play" Nice Variant Cover by Ally Loren. A collection of "cosplay variant covers". Art by Ally Loren, Blushed Arts, Sousa Narcelio, Geravass, Queen_Buffoons, Noah.TheArtist, Oksi, Rassi_Arts, and Nathan Lorenzana. 20 pages, full color, mature readers.

AN's PlayHouse Cosplay Cover Gallery (2025 AN's PlayHouse) 2B.A VF 8.0

"Shock Chair" Nice Variant Cover by Ally Loren. A collection of "cosplay variant covers". Art by Ally Loren, Blushed Arts, Sousa Narcelio, Geravass, Queen_Buffoons, Noah.TheArtist, Oksi, Rassi_Arts, and Nathan Lorenzana. 20 pages, full color, mature readers.

AN's PlayHouse Cosplay Cover Gallery (2025 AN's PlayHouse) 2P.A VF 8.0

"Candle" Nice Variant Cover by Nathan Lorenzana. A collection of "cosplay variant covers". Art by Ally Loren, Blushed Arts, Sousa Narcelio, Geravass, Queen_Buffoons, Noah.TheArtist, Oksi, Rassi_Arts, and Nathan Lorenzana. 20 pages, full color, mature readers.

Aoharu Graffiti (Japanese 2023 Aoiro Clip) 2 NM- 9.2

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Japanese Fan Art Book/Doujinshi. Art and Cover by Takehana Note. A fan art book centered around characters from the "Blue Archive" franchise. 28 pages, full color, Japanese Language.

Appleseed Book 1 (1988) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4663019003

Story & art: Masamune Shirow. Beginning Eclipse's serialization of Japan's first mega-successful graphic novel! With new material still being done in Japan, Appleseed has earned Masamune Shirow the Japanese equivalent of our Hugo award, and Shirow's Appleseed artwork today hangs in a major display at the Osaka Art Gallery! Escaping nuclear destruction, Earth has nevertheless been laid waste by the conventional/biochemical conflagration that was World War Three. Two survivors, after years of seclusion, return to looking for the remnants of humanity. What they least expect to find is humanity looking for them! Deunan and her cyborg mentor, Briareos, must fight off a full-scale tank assault and learn the purpose of their assailants! 48 pg. B&W Classic Format. Cover price $2.50.

Artworks of Xiaowoo (Japanese 2017 Mynet Entertainment) Kobu Art Collection 2 FN- 5.5

Sticker residue.

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Series 2 of Kobu Art Collection. Artbook featuring the works of Xiaowoo. 8-1/4" x 11-3/4", 27 pages, full color, Japanese language.

Avian Romance Pink Label (Japanese 2019 Swans) 1 VG/FN 5.0

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Artbook by Amni. 16 pages, full color.

Caliber Presents (1989) 1 VG- 3.5

Heavy cover oxidation.

1st appearance of The Crow. Cover by Tim Vigil. Stories and art by James OBarr, Mark Bloodworth, Tim Vigil, Mark Winfrey, Tim Tyler, and Kyle Garrett. Anthology featuring Caliber artists and characters, as well as stand-alone stories. The first-ever appearance of OBarrs The Crow in Inertia, plus another OBarr story, IO; the sword-and-sorcery strip Cuda; a preview of Bloodworths NightStreets series. 48 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.95.

Canvas Winter Collection (Japanese 2019 Canvas) 1 NM- 9.2

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Artbook by En Morikura. Softcover, 40 pages, full color.

Captain Video (1951 Fawcett) 1 FR 1.0

Signed by George Evans, does not include certificate of authenticity. 6" Cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation.

Stories and art by George Evans and Martin Thall. Early TV superhero Captain Video comes to comics, an electronics wizard from an era when technology was just starting to change the world. Cap and Ranger investigate after their pal Professor Bradley disappears, and the mysterious Dr. Hypnox shows up with a gun looking for him. Western-movie hero Rod Cameron gets a mite unfriendly when owlhoots steal his horse War Paint and try to pass him off as someone else's horse. Cap and Ranger take action after their "opticon scillometer" shows them a man being chased by a monster scorpion. Art by future EC legend George Evans. Plus photos of TV's Captain Video and Ranger, Al Hodge and Don Hastings, including a color photo on the back cover. And moral lessons from Captain Video. The Secret of Sun City; Dizzy Daisy; Rod Cameron: Bushwhacker Bait; Captain Cromwell of the Space Patrol; The Creatures of Doom; Doc Sorebones. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cherry Delight (2023 5finity) 1A VF+ 8.5

Kickstarter Exclusive Cover by Larry Welz - limited to 200 copies. Cherry Comics and 5FINITY Productions have been accumulating artwork from fans that have mostly, if not ever, been seen before for public consumption. Several select pin-ups (many too hot to preview) were picked for this 32-page pin-up comic book, with the original B&W pieces fully colored for this project. 48 pages, full color, mature readers.

Cherry Delight (2023 5finity) 1WEBBER.A FN 6.0

Kickstarter Exclusive "Red Bikini" Edition Virgin Cover by George Webber. Cherry Comics and 5FINITY Productions have been accumulating artwork from fans that have mostly, if not ever, been seen before for public consumption. Several select pin-ups (many too hot to preview) were picked for this 32-page pin-up comic book, with the original B&W pieces fully colored for this project. 48 pages, full color, mature readers.

Cinefantastique (1970 Frederick S. Clarke) Vol. 6-7 #4-1 FN/VF 7.0

#24; Double issue: Vol. 6 # 4/Vol. 7 # 1. This special double issue includes the following: a lengthy piece on the making of Star Wars; behind the scenes on Close Encounters of the Third Kind (including a Steven Spielberg interview); David Allen on Laser Blast; Alfred Sole on Communion; an interview with Amy Irving; the filming of Dominique; William Girdler on The Manitou; and more. Star Wars cover art painted by Ira Gilford. Cover price $4.99.

Classics Illustrated 095 All Quiet on the Western Front 1A VG/FN 5.0 HRN 96

Sticker on splash page.

All Quiet on the Western Front, 1st Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 96, with 5/52 date). The time is World War I - the scene, the battlefield, the story, told by one who was in the midst of it. Here is the unglorious, the unexciting, the unglamorous side of war and death...here is the story of the soldiers who fight. Here is the soul-stirring drama of the frontlines. Cover price $0.15.

Classics Illustrated 098 The Red Badge of Courage (1952) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Sticker on splash page.

The Red Badge of Courage, 1st Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 98, with 8/52 date). This is no epic history of great generals, glorious victories or dire defeats. This is simply the story of what befell only one young lad on that fateful day when he came face to face with the monster called war. Cover price $0.15.

Confidential TV (1994 Eros Comix) 1REP FN- 5.5

Staple rust.

2nd printing. May 1997. Art by Eric Stanton. Inks by Steve Ditko. 28 pages, B&W, Adults Only. Cover price $2.95.

Denbu (Japanese 2021 Propeller Prompt) 1B CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Japan/Second Printing.

Label #4667698020

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Second Printing. Japanese Doujinshi Art book. Art and Cover by Matsuzaki Miyuki. "Girls Hip Illustration Book". 7 1/4" X 10". Japanese Language.

Denbu (Japanese 2021 Propeller Prompt) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Japan/Second Printing.

Label #4667346023

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Second Printing. Japanese Doujinshi Art book. Art and Cover by Matsuzaki Miyuki. "Girls Hip Illustration Book". 7 1/4" X 10". Japanese Language.

Denbu (Japanese 2021 Propeller Prompt) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Japan/Second Printing.

Label #4667698019

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Second Printing. Japanese Doujinshi Art book. Art and Cover by Matsuzaki Miyuki. "Girls Hip Illustration Book". 7 1/4" X 10". Japanese Language.

Dosukebe Paipai (Japanese 2024 Motsunuki Hormone) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4667698014

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Japanese Doujinshi Art book. Cover and Art by Motsunuki. 7" X 10". Japanese Language.

Dosukebe Paipai White (Japanese 2024 Motsunuki Hormone) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4667698015

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Japanese Art Book. Art and Cover by Motsunuki. "Collection of Illustrations - mainly girls in underwear". Japanese Language.

Dosukebe Paipai Winter (Japanese 2024 Motsunuki Hormone) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4667698013

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Japanese Illustration Book. Cover and Art by Motsunuki. Japanese Language.

Elf Paradise (Japanese 2023 Macadamia) 8 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4667346013

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Japanese Doujinshi/ Art book. Vol 8. Cover and Art by Sora 72 Iro. An illustration book featuring a variety of scantily-clad elves. 7" X 10". Japanese Language.

Fleur Minori Chigusa Art Works SC (Japanese 2024 Hobby Japan) 1-1ST VF+ 8.5

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1st printing. Art book featuring the work of Minori Chigusa. Softcover, 7-1/2" x 10", 128 pages, full color, Japanese language.

Happy Days (1979 Gold Key) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4557353005

Photo cover featuring Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli )Henry Winkler); Richie Cunningham (Ron Howard); Marion Cunningham (Marion Ross); Joanie Cunningham (Erin Moran); and Howard Cunningham (Tom Bosley). The Winner, art by Bill Williams; When Fonzie wins the $100,000 grand prize in a contest, his life suddenly becomes very complicated; He solves his problem by donating $50,000 to Panama State Park and $49,980 to establish the Arthur Fonzarelli College of Mechanical Knowledge. Over the Hill, art by Bill Williams; Marion asks Fonzie for his help; Howard will turn 50 in one more day, and he is feeling very old; The next day, Fonzie throws a surprise party for Howard at Arnold's. Star Light, Star Bright, art by Bill Williams; Actress Dora Lake is coming to speak to the school's drama department, and Richie is in charge of the Speaker's Bureau. Dream Girl, art by Bill Williams; After Joanie is crowned prom queen, she becomes very popular. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Spider-Man. Based on the classic TV series. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Hare Hare: Iizuka Haruko Art Works SC (Japanese 2019 Ichijinsha) 1-1ST VF+ 8.5

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Art book featuring the work of Iizuka Haruko, who has worked on animation from popular series including Accel World, A Certain Magical Index, Fruits Basket, and My Hero Academia. Softcover, 8-1/4" x 11-3/4", 191 pages, full color, Japanese language.

Hello Summer (Japanese 2018 Canvas) 1 NM 9.4

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Japanese Art Book. Cover and Art by En Morikura. A 2018 Summer themed collection of full color illustrations by En Morikura.

Hot Young Sluts Wild in the Streets (1998 Angel Entertainment) 1A FN+ 6.5

Censored Edition. Adult comic book series featuring women in sexual acts. 6.5" x 10", 28 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

It's An Ethereal Christmas (2023 Ethereal) 1DD CGC 10.0

Paper: White

Watson Variant Cover B.

Label #4667345012

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"DD" Wild Edition Variant Cover by Gregbo Watson. Story by Dustin Brunell. Art by Blayden Hunter.

Kaleidoscope (Japanese 2022 Chronoird) 1A FN/VF 7.0

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Artbook by Chro-Nayuta. 16 pages, full color.

La La La Lingeries! (Japanese 2016 Canvas) 1 VF+ 8.5

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Japanese Art Book. Cover and Art by En Morikura. A lingerie themed collection of illustrations by En Morikura.

Lab Comics Cosplay (2025) 1JEDI.E NM- 9.2

"Jedi" Edition nude Cover by Karych - Limited to 50 copies. Cosplay gallery by Daria Hime. 16 pages, full color, mature readers.

Land of the Giants (1968 Gold Key) 1 FN 6.0

Number/month on cover: 10230-811, November. Comic book version of the sci/fi-fantasy TV series in which seven Earthlings are stranded in a very large world. Issue has "The Mini-Criminals -- Part 1: The Power Seekers" and "Part 2: The Torch is Lit" in which the castaways' desperate plan to get parts for their ship leads to captivity. Issue also has Gold Key Comics Club features. Photo cover. Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.15.

Lingerie Bouquet (Japanese 2020 Canvas) 1 NM 9.4

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Artbook by En Morikura. Softcover, 40 pages, full color.

Lingerie Bouquet (Japanese 2020 Canvas) 1 VF/NM 9.0

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Artbook by En Morikura. Softcover, 40 pages, full color.

Lipps (Japanese 2019 Sun Group) 1 VF+ 8.5

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Artbook by Jeong Hee. Softcover, 34 pages, full color.

Lipps (Japanese 2019 Sun Group) 2 FN 6.0

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Artbook by Jeong Hee. Softcover, 34 pages, full color.

Little Mermaid (1994 2nd Series) 5 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4668490004

Direct Edition. Story by Trina Robbins. Art by Walter Carzon and Dave Hunt. Cover by Bill Fugate and Dave Hunt. Cover price $1.50.

Little Orphan Annie (1926-1934 Cupples & Leon) 2N GD

No dust jacket. Little Orphan Annie in the Circus (1927), written and illustrated by Harold Gray, is a comic published by Cupples & Leon Company. It is book 2 in the Little Orphan Annie book series and reprints 1926 strips. Follow the adventures of Little Orphan Annie as she tries to make it big in the circus. 92 pages, squarebound, color cover with black and white illustrations, 6-in x 8.75-in., no cover price.

Little Orphan Annie (1934 Cupples & Leon) Treasure Box Edition 0 VG/FN 5.0

Water damage: Slight.

Cupples & Leon Company, Treasure Box of Famous Comics: Little Orphan Annie, 8-1/2 x 6-7/8, 36 pages, soft covers, 1926. NOTE: 1 of 5 different titles from boxed set.

Lost in Space (1991) Annual 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #3934951010

Cover by Joe Jusko. Written by Migeul Ferrer, Bill Mumy, David Campiti, and George Broderick. Art by Michael Dutkiewicz and Barbara Kaalberg. "Two Thousand Light-Years From Home" Cover price $2.95.

Love Live! Sunshine!! Perfect Visual Collection (Japanese 2018 Kadokawa) School Idol Project 1-1ST VG+ 4.5

Price sticker on back cover.

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Art book featuring illustrations from the Love Live series. Art from magazines, CD covers, school festival, cards and other promotional material. Softcover, 9-1/4" x 11-3/4", 112 pages, full color, Japanese language.

Love Live! Sunshine!! Perfect Visual Collection (Japanese 2018 Kadokawa) School Idol Project 2-1ST VG+ 4.5

Price sticker on back cover.

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Art book featuring illustrations from the Love Live series. Art from magazines, CD covers, school festival, cards and other promotional material. Softcover, 9-1/4" x 11-3/4", 112 pages, full color, Japanese language.

Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1960) 2 VG 4.0

1/2" Cumulative spine split. Water spotting.

Written by unknown. Art by unknown. Featuring: The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis tale (untitled; complete in three parts); "On the Beach!" 1-pager; "Teen-Age" 1-pager; 1-page text piece "Meet Bob Denver" with art by Bob Oksner; "Sister's New Boy Friend" half-pager with art by Mort Drucker; and 1-page Buzzy public service announcement "Free Speech -- Free for All!" by Jack Schiff and Win Mortimer. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 22 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached.

Blade Runner. The official comic book adaptation of the classic science fiction film. Written by Archie Goodwin, with art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Story later reprinted in Blade Runner #1-2. Includes movie stills and biographical material. Full color; 64 pages. Painted cover by Jim Steranko. Cover price $2.50.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 10 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #2092180002

"Widow" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils (and co-plotting) by George Perez. Inks by Brett Breeding. Chapter 2 pencils by Bob Layton and Luke McDonnell. Cover by George Perez. SHIELD has a new assignment for Natasha Romanoff! And this one will take her back inside the Soviet Union! But before telling the widow about her next mission, Nick Fury details to Sam Sawyer the long history and origin of the Black Widow! Flashback cameos by the Red Guardian, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Captain America, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Daredevil, Spider-Man, Hercules, and Ivan Petrovich. Second story: "How Fear Came" Script by Mary Jo Duffy. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by P. Craig Russell. The adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book" continues. Special feature: This issue includes a portfolio of Brent Anderson's artwork. Five full-page illustrations/pin-ups of the Thing, Captain America, Wolverine, Shang-Chi, and Moon Knight. (Notes: The back cover features a scene from the Jungle Book adaption with art by P. Craig Russell. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in the one-shot Black Widow Web of Intrigue (1999).) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 11 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2092180003

"Back in the U.S.S.R." Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Plot by Ralph Macchio and George Perez. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by J.J. Sinnabel (aka Joe Sinnott pp. 1, 6, 8, 10-11, 17 and Jack Abel pp. 2-5, 7, 9, 12-16). Cover by George Perez and Bob Layton. Undercover in the Soviet Union, Natasha falls in love with a fellow defector only to see him killed by KGB agents! Meanwhile, a mysterious figure sets a trap for the Black Widow in Hong Kong that involves no less than six assassins! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and Damon Dran. Second story: "Kaa's Hunting" Script by Mary Jo Duffy. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by P. Craig Russell. The adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book" concludes. Special feature: This issue includes four pin-ups: Cloak and Dagger by Terry Austin; the Hulk by Jim Shooter and Terry Austin; The Man-Thing by Bob Wiacek; and Dr. Strange by P. Craig Russell (his unpublished cover to issue #8). (Notes: The back cover features a scene from the Jungle Book adaption with art by Sandy Plunkett and P. Craig Russell. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in 2010 in the hardcover Black Widow Web of Intrigue (2009) Marvel Premier Edition.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 12 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #2092180004

"The Web Tightens!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils (and co-plotting) by George Perez. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by George Perez. Cornered in a Hong Kong curio shop by six assassins, the Black Widow puts on a dazzling display of her powers to escape! And after teaming up with SHIELD agent James Woo, the widow descends into the sewers to find the Iron Maiden! Natasha and Agent Woo successfully locate the Iron Maiden! But unexpectedly run into the dangerous Snapdragon too! Second story: "Marvel Annfare" Script by Roger Stern and Ann Nocenti (story idea). Art by Al Milgrom. Roger Stern laments the lack of editors present in the Marvel bullpen! So Ann recommends he don the star-spangled avenger's uniform to get inspired to write a Cap story for Marvel Fanfare! Cameo appearances by Bill Mantlo and Captain America. Special feature: This issue includes a portfolio of Rick Leonardi's artwork. Five full-page illustrations/pin-ups of Iron Man, the Silver Surfer, Storm, Thor, and Angel. (Notes: The back cover illustrates a scene from the second story with art by Al Milgrom. The inside back cover features an essay from Robbie Carosella describing the work that takes place in Marvel's stat room. The Iron Maiden returns in Captain America 388. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in 2016 in the trade paperback: Black Widow Web of Intrigue.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 13 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #2092180005

"The Widow... Alone" Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by John Beatty (pp. 1-13) and Brett Breeding (pp. 14-18). Cover by Art Adams. Damon Dran stands revealed as the mastermind behind the plot to destroy SHIELD and the Black Widow! And victory appears close at hand for Dran since Natasha and Ivan Petrovich are prisoners on his remote island! But the widow has been in near impossible situations before! Can the beauteous ex-Russian spy find a way to defeat Damon Dran and Snapdragon... and keep SHIELD in business for another day? Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and Jimmy Woo. Second story: "Ballad of the Warriors Three" Script by Alan Zelenetz. Art by Charles Vess. The fair Idunn asks Fandral, Hogun, and Volstagg to find her missing husband Bragi. Cameo appearances by Odin and Lady Sif. (Notes: The back cover features the Warriors Three with art by Charles Vess. Damon Dran previously appeared in Daredevil (1st series) 94. Snapdragon appears next in Captain America 388. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in the one-shot Black Widow Web of Intrigue (1999).) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.