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MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, KENICHI SONODA, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE and YO MORIMOTO. FOR MATURE READERS. b&w, 128pgs. What's Michael has been nominated for the 2004 Eisner Award for Best Humor Publication! This issue's starts off with two episodes of Makoto Kobayashi's playful, cat-centric strip, What's Michael?, featuring conniving, domestic felines at their troublesome best. Kobayashi's slice-of-life Club 9 drama chucks its usual romantic comedy aside, as the frightening, two-part "Nightmare on Aki's Street" story line concludes. The heroics of Hoichi "Gun" Kano are chronicled in Cannon God Exaxxion, with the Exaxxion robot temporarily out of commission Hoichi dones his powerful, armored suit! Ambushed on a space transport leaving the moon, the Seraphic Feather team faces combat of the mysterious, meta-powered kind. The horrific conclusion to Shadow Star's "My Eyes Are the Eyes of a Victim..." story arc finds Shiina confronting the supernatural cause of her classmates' violent deaths, and what happens on the last few pages will DEFINITELY bring about big changes for our lead characters! Cover price $5.99.

KENICHI SONODA (W/A), MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), YUZO TAKADA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (W) and YO MORIMOTO (A). FOR MATURE READERS. b&w, 128pgs. Beginning a new story arc after last issues stunning Shadow Star showdown, the government's investigative team is puzzled, and dark Shadow Dragon plots begin to brew again. Two episodes of the Eisner-nominated What's Michael? series appear this month, exploring the humor in cat fights and karma! The slice-of-life Club 9 drama returns to romance, as Haruo finds herself out on a date with the owner of the Seibu Lions baseball team ... and a suspiciously familiar cat (Michael?) makes a hilarious guest appearance. Hoichi "Gun" Kano continues to fight Earth's alien menace in hand-to-hand combat in Cannon God Exaxxion. Ambushed in space aboard a seemingly doomed lunar shuttle, Seraphic Feather's M-Zak, the "Scarlet Angel," faces one of her super-powered attackers. Cover price $5.99.

MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), KENICHI SONODA (W/A), YUZO TAKADA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (W/A) with YO MORIMOTO (W/A). b&w, 128pgs. A salacious Seraphic Feather cover starts this issue's engine, followed by two white-knuckled episodes of this sci-fi saga. Our heroes are still trapped aboard a doomed, cislunar shuttle, and meta-powered soldiers, explosives, and enraged U.N. agents may not mix too well with the cold vacuum of outer space! Makoto Kobayashi's Eisner-Nominated What's Michael? series turns its playful gaze on a man who has somehow earned the protection of the entire animal kingdom! In Club 9, naïve Haruo is blindsided by a suitor's shocking proposition. As storm clouds gather, Shadow Star revisits the homicidal teens behind the Shadow Dragon conspiracy, offering more clues about Takeo Tsurumaru's twisted schemes. Two episodes of Kenichi Sonoda's Cannon God Exaxxion barrel us down a continuing sci-fi thrill ride, populated by killer robots, manipulative aliens, and one hotheaded, teen savior. FOR MATURE READERS. Cover price $5.99.

MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), KENICHI SONODA (W/A), YUZO TAKADA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (W/A) with YO MORIMOTO (W/A). FOR MATURE AUDIENCES. b&w, 128pgs. Kenichi Sonoda's current Cannon God Exaxxion story arc nears its conclusion, with Earth's champion attempting to outwit and outmaneuver the alien invaders' massive robot, piloted by the cunning Colonel Hulan'ki. Makoto Kobayashi's slice-of-Tokyo-life drama, Club 9, sees the naïve Haruo back at her hostess job and troubled pitcher Koji Uryü struggling to regain past successes. Kobayashi's Eisner-Nominated What's Michael? offering features a rare 13-page story, some cute kittens, and ONE DANGEROUS BABY! Seraphic Feather illustrates how a doomed shuttle in the cold vacuum of space just doesn't mix well with treacherous super-soldiers and enraged, meta-human U.N. agents! Shiina returns to the pages of Shadow Star, with a new look, a new scar, and plenty of new school troubles. Cover price $5.99.

MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), KENICHI SONODA (W/A), AND HIROYUKI UTATANE (W/A) WITH YO MORIMOTO (W/A). b&w, 128pgs. Two hilarious What's Michael? episodes start this issue off, as we find out why kittens and stereo speakers are a bad mix! Shadow Star continues to develop several creepy, adolescent side-characters, and Shiina tries to adjust to life at the high-pressure Banda Academy. The giant robot rumble in Cannon God Exaxxion concludes, as the tenacious Hoichi faces bloodthirsty alien invaders in a fiery showdown! The slice-of-life romance in Club 9 finds the naïve Haruo feeling confused and tested by an insistent suitor. Our Seraphic Feather meta-heroes battle treacherous super-soldiers aboard a doomed space shuttle, but a betrayal among the terrorists may give them the chance they need to escape! FOR MATURE READERS. Cover price $5.99.

MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), KENICHI SONODA (W/A), YUZO TAKADA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (W/A) with YO MORIMOTO (W/A). FOR MATURE READERS. b&w, 128pgs. Romance leads to tearful drama in Club 9, as our confused heroine, Harou, finds herself in another very uncomfortable situation with another handsome suitor! An invading alien army plans its next move in Cannon God Exaxxion, and Hoichi finally returns to home base to face the wrath of Akane's parents. What's Michael? features the return of a feline mafia leader, Boss Charles, as he prowls across his ever-expanding territories. Kei and Sunao attempt to rescue a wounded hijacker in Seraphic Feather, while the power-mad Apep is distracted by his fetching assistant, Fawn, on their lunar base. This month's Shadow Star episode finds Shiina delving deeper into a secret society of Dragon Bearers. Cover price $5.99.

MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), KENICHI SONODA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (W/A) with TOSHIYA TAKEDA (W/A). b&w, 128pgs. Super Manga Blast! celebrates its milestone fiftieth issue with a fan art contest that will see two lucky readers win original art by SMB! creators Yuzo Takada (3x3 Eyes) and Hiroyuki Utatane (Seraphic Feather)! Signed sketches of heroines Pai and Attim M-Zak are up for grabs, along with other primo Dark Horse Manga prizes. This month's Shadow Star episode features a confrontation between the two main groups of teen Dragon Bearers. With an alien menace still on Earth, the Cannon God Exaxxion team plans its next move, while U.N. super-agents battle meta-human terrorists in Seraphic Feather. Romantic tensions continue to build in Club 9, and the odd humor of What's Michael? continues to satisfy. Cover price $5.99.

MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI(W/A), KENICHI SONODA(W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE(A) with TOSHIYA TAKEDA (W). The final CLUB 9 story arc rolls through a heartbreaking homestretch as Haruo Hattori begins to respond to the three dear friends and suitors who yearn to marry her. Will she remain true to her humble, apple-farming boyfriend or fall for a wealthy bachelor in Tokyo? At the CANNON GOD EXAXXION home base, Hoichi takes some punches from Akane's angry father, and a group of his former schoolmates is freed from Riofaldian captivity. The latest SHADOW STAR story arc comes to an end, as battle lines are drawn between two groups of teen Dragon Bearers. In SERAPHIC FEATHER, Stray captures Kei, and the Crimson Angel is trapped between two armed terrorists! ?Tied to Dark Horse Manga's graphic novel program, with Cannon God Exaxxion, Club 9, Seraphic Feather, Shadow Star, and What's Michael? trades in print. FOR MATURE READERS. Cover price $5.99.

MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI(W/A), KENICHI SONODA(W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE(A) with TOSHIYA TAKEDA (W). b&w, 128pgs. FOR MATURE READERS. Unable to ignore the grudge she harbors, Satomi Ozawa makes a deadly move against Shiina Tamai, using a powerful Shadow Dragon to hunt Shiina down. A weird, dangerous game begins with this new Shadow Star story arc! An easily frightened, dysfunctional vampire returns to the world of What's Michael? As the invading Riofaldian aliens plan their next assault, Hoichi Kano and the Cannon God Exaxxion team welcome a new member to the Exaxxion home base. Surprising, mysterious forces are awakened in Seraphic Feather, while our Club 9 cutie, Haruo Hattori, works her own mysterious magic on a heartbroken, major league baseball pitcher. Cover price $5.99.

MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), KENICHI SONODA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (A) with TOSHIYA TAKEDA (W). b&w, 128pgs. Makoto Kobayashi delivers two tales of domestic frustration and feline cohabitation in the world of What's Michael? Kobayashi's romantic comedy, Club 9, nears its end, as Haruo "Hello" Hattori puts on an outrageous performance for a very rich friend. A strange, dangerous game continues in Shadow Star, with Shiina Tamai now the focus of a destructive Shadow Dragon's fury! When Seraphic Feather's meta-human heroes clash with super-powered terrorists, swords swing, bullets fly, and powerful, alien forces begin to stir! Recovering from his last super-robot battle, Hoichi Kano rests at the Cannon God Exaxxion home base, while the Riofaldian invaders and a certain mad scientist plan their next moves. Cover price $5.99.

MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), KENICHI SONODA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (A) with TOSHIYA TAKEDA (W). b&w, 128pgs. Sunao joins the fray in a Seraphic Feather space showdown! Will the shy psychic's mental abilities and shaky shooting skills be enough to help rescue Kei? The penulimate episode of Club 9 finds Haruo Hattori tying up loose ends in Tokyo and yearning for the life she left behind in rural Akita. Makoto Kobayashi's What's Michael? comic masterpiece explores themes of cat cohabitation, amusement parks, peanuts, and fame. A new, frenzied battle begins in Cannon God Exaxxion, as the Exaxxion home base is infiltrated for the first time by Riofaldian forces! In Shadow Star, Shiina is alone, unarmed, and hunted by Satomi's malicious Shadow Dragon! Cover price $5.99.

MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), KENICHI SONODA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (A) with TOSHIYA TAKEDA (W). FOR MATURE READERS. b&w, 128pgs. Apples and Ferraris! It's the LAST Club 9 episode! Makoto Kobayashi brings his romantic comedy to an end with a tearjerker finale, set in Haruo Hattori's hometown of rural Akita. Celebrating years of Club 9 craziness, this month will also feature a color "Hello" Hattori pin-up and several bonus images! Kobayashi continues to charm readers with the feline antics found in What's Michael?. Earth's defenders face another Riofaldian assault in Cannon God Exaxxion, and three episodes of the full-tilt Seraphic Feather space epic will have you feverish for more! In the Shadow Star teen fantasy- drama, Shiina's in grave danger, as the "Grudges" storyline comes to a brutal conclusion! Cover price $5.99.

MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), KENICHI SONODA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (A) with TOSHIYA TAKEDA (W). Animals unbound! Makoto Kobayashi presents his first extended What's Michael? story line in a demented, Planet of the Apes-style send-up that pits three astronauts against a world of fickle, feline captors! As things get weirder in Shadow Star, a clandestine Japanese agency takes further steps to secure control over powerful, teenage Dragon Bearers. Androids attack in Cannon God Exaxxion! With the Exaxxion base defenses breached, Kenichi Sonoda's sci-fi heroes face a deadly Riofaldian assault. Seraphic Feather's meta-human heroes have their hands full, with enigmatic aliens, super-powered terrorists, and a lunar shuttle that's falling apart around them! - A great monthly mix of action, science fiction, romance, drama, fantasy, horror, and humor! FOR MATURE READERS. Cover price $5.99.

MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), KENICHI SONODA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (A) with TOSHIYA TAKEDA (W). With the Cannon God Exaxxion team facing a Riofaldian assault squad, 'Grandpa' Kano dons a nearly indestructible gun-suit to help his beloved androids defend their home base. Makoto Kobayashi's extended What's Michael? storyline continues! His hilarious 'Planet of the Cats' series finds human astronauts suffering under the paws and whims of bipedal, feline captors. Would you have the strength to perform circus tricks for a crowd of attention-challenged cats? Fighting for their lives against super-powered terrorists, the heroes of Seraphic Feather cope with a deadly breach in their ship's hull. The Shadow Star cast recuperates from the events in the 'Grudges' story arc, and Shiina seeks a safe haven from further Shadow Dragon attacks. Cover price $5.99.

MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), KENICHI SONODA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (A) with TOSHIYA TAKEDA (W). FOR MATURE READERS. Shadow Star and Seraphic Feather both enter an exciting new era, with their monthly episodes now reading in the original right-to-left format-as they were published in Japan! A new Shadow Star story arc finds Shiina's father, a pilot, taking to the skies again and discovering unexpected clues to a centuries-old mystery. With their deep-space conflict almost over, the battered Seraphic Feather heroes contemplate their return to Earth. Makoto Kobayashi's hilarious, extended What's Michael? story arc continues, with tormented, human astronauts seeking an escape from the 'Planet of the Cats'! The Cannon God Exaxxion crew begins to test new Riofaldian alliances. SMB!'s monthly columns, 'A Fan's View' and 'Sugoi Japan!' continue to educate and excite fans of Japanese culture! Cover price $5.99.

The insanity of Makoto Kobayashi's first extended What's Michael? story arc continues, as stranded astronauts face spitting, scratching horrors on the 'Planet of the Cats!' Whether you're performing as a circus freak or imprisoned in a gross 'breeding cell,' life's surely not easy for a human surrounded by thousands of angry, bipedal felines. The Cannon God Exaxxion team finally sits down for dinner! (Then something really disturbing happens.) Shadow Star and Seraphic Feather, now featured in the original right-to-left, Japanese format, both enter new eras. The Seraphic Feather crew is almost ready to return to Earth, and Shiina's father becomes a Shadow Star detective, edging closer to the secrets of the mysterious Shadow Dragons! Also, SMB!'s entertaining and educational columns, 'Sugoi Japan!' and 'A Fan's View,' continue to inspire fans of Japanese culture! FOR MATURE READERS. Cover price $5.99.

Tales of Super Megatopia! Shock Monkey! Written & illustrated by Brian & Stuart Burke. B&W, 48 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $4.99.

Super Rabbit Cuts Red Tape, Stops Crime Wave (1950 Wisco Mini-Comic) is a promotional giveaway distributed by a variety of merchants including Wisco "99" Service Stations, Carnation Malted Milk, Klarer Health Wieners, Fleers Dubble Bubble Gum, Rodeo All-Meat Wieners, Perfect Potato Chips, & others. Back cover blank or printed with information about participating sponsor. 24 pages, full color, 7-in. x 3.5-in., all newsprint, no cover price.

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Batman Forever, Judge Dredd, and other 1995 summer movies Cover price $4.95.

Stories and art by Geo E. Brenner, Bert Christman, Ed Moore, Joe Campbell Jr. and Bob Wood. An anthology of humor and action comics from little-known publisher Able. A reprint of the debut adventure of The Clock, considered the first masked hero in comic books. The Clock suspects a jewel heist was an inside job. Mercenaries are enlisted in a conflict in Central America. Plus a humorous one-pager by notorious crime-comics legend Bob Wood. Alias the Clock; The Spinner: The Case of the Broken Skull; The Border War; Red Dolan: The Gang Buster; Nibs. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Martin Filchock and Art Helfant. An anthology of humor and action comics from little-known publisher Able. Bob Colby volunteers to pilot the rental boat of an injured captain, but the passengers turn out to be gangsters. Beetle Bailey-like Private Pinky is overjoyed at the prospect of his first three-day pass, but he celebrates a little too hard. Bob Colby: Fishermen's Luck; Private Pinky Gets His First Furlough. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Victor J. Dowling, Frank Frollo, Martin Filchock, and George Brenner. An anthology of humor and action comics from little-known publisher Able. Adventurer Joe Brailey finds intrigue in the snowy mountain passes of Tibet, where he meets the Lama of Kadak. Newsreel cameraman Bill Rodman and his buddy find danger while tracking a story. Police are mystified by The Clock, the first masked crimefighter in comic books. The Lama of Kadak; Adventures of Newsreel Cameramen; Bob Colby: Doomed Mine; The Clock: Hare and Hound. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Victor J. Dowling, Frank Frollo, Martin Filchock, and Art Helfant. An anthology of humor and action comics from little-known publisher Able. Teen Horace Ricks lies about his age to get into the air corps, and aviator hero Chickie Ricks is born Early female superhero Black Cat investigates strange doings on a movie set and their connection to a Chinese hospital ship. Honey Blake, aka the Blonde Bomber, finds herself aboard the test-flight of a secret rocket plane. Chickie Ricks; The Black Cat: Mystery of the Chinese Hospital Ship; Blonde Bomber: Rocket Plane Mystery; Snoopin' Pete of Hog's Corners; Billy Brains The Wonder Kid; Private Pinky Gets His First Furlough. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Eight page Shock Gibson story by Sam Glazman (signed as Sam Glanz) features a Hitler appearance. Also features "Where There's a Will" by Ed Wheelan; Steve Case, Crime Rover in "Poison Pen Murder" (art by Harry Sahle); Penny & Ullysses Jr. in "Their Adventures Deep in the Center of the Earth;" "Winnie the Welder" and "Flossie" (both signed Jourdain). Because this comic was published with a newsprint cover, copies in VF to NM are extremely rare. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Marv Lev and Jourdain. An anthology of humor and action comics from little-known publisher Able. Perhaps the highlight of the issue is a rare adventure starring World War II feminist and cultural icon Rosie the Riveter, as she applies for a wartime job. Sad Sack-like Army Private Rufe McGoof joins forces with British soldiers in the North Africa campaign. After Nazis kill her family, Tanya joins Russian guerrilla fighters to fight the German forces and becomes the Young Avenger. Because this comic was published with a newsprint cover, copies in VF to NM are extremely rare. Shock Gibson; The Adventures of the Handy Dwarf; Rufe McGoof: Desert Dynamite; Rosie the Riveter; Flossie; Sam Hill; The Young Avenger Strikes; Roddy. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Portuguese edition of U.S. Superman stories. Text in Porguguese. Script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Curt Swan/Murphy Anderson. 6-3/8 in. x 9-3/8 in.; full color; 32 pages.

Portuguese edition of U.S. Superman stories. Text in Porguguese. Script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Curt Swan/Murphy Anderson. 6-3/8 in. x 9-3/8 in.; full color; 32 pages.

Portuguese edition of U.S. Superman stories. Text in Porguguese. Script by Cary Bates, art by Curt Swan/Frank Chiaramonte. Back-up story by Bob Rozakis and Gil Kane. 6-3/8 in. x 9-3/8 in.; full color; 32 pages.

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The Elseworlds Annuals, the DC Universe's journey into remote realms of possibility, continue from Adventures of Superman Annual (1987-1997 2nd Series) #6 in Part 2 of a 2-part story. For the first and final time on this Elseworld, Superboy, Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and others join as a team to challenge the tyranny of Earth's alien conquerors. Many heroes will die in the valiant battle for liberation! Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Greg Luzniak, Jackson Guice, Luke McDonnell, Stan Woch and Peter Gross. Cover by Luzniak and Kesel. 68 pages. Cover price $2.95.

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The Year One Annuals continue, exploring pivotal events and untold stories of the DC Universe's greatest heroes. Superboy learns from whom he was cloned, and the knowledge may have disastrous long-term effects on his life. Written by Karl Kesel and Barbara Kesel, with art by David Brewer, Ande Parks, Wayne Faucher, Ken Branch and Pam Eklund. Cover by Brewer and Karl Kesel. Miraweb Format. Cover price $3.95.

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The Legends of the Dead Earth Annuals continue. A sun-worshipping medieval society chooses a flying teenager to become the new Superboy, but when he learns that the SuperMAN of that world is corrupt, it falls to him to take down his superior - an act which in itself is a terrible crime. Written by Barbara Kesel, with art and cover by Anthony Williams and Andy Lanning. 52 pages. Miraweb Format. Cover price $2.95.

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Direct Edition. Pulp Heroes, the DCU Annuals event, continues with a story in the spirit of the adventure magazines of the 1930s. A cryptic message from Rex Leech leads Superboy and Roxy to a mysterious island where dinosaurs run free, Rex runs the natives, and Superboy gets to run around in a loincloth when he crowns himself 'King of the Jungle' and fights a giant white gorilla. Written by Eddie Berganza, with art by Tom Grindberg, Sergio Cariello, Brad Gorby, Bill Anderson, Barb Kaalberg and Jed Hotchkiss. Painted cover by Gary Gianni. 68 pages. Cover price $3.95.

Newsstand Edition. Pulp Heroes, the DCU Annuals event, continues with a story in the spirit of the adventure magazines of the 1930s. A cryptic message from Rex Leech leads Superboy and Roxy to a mysterious island where dinosaurs run free, Rex runs the natives, and Superboy gets to run around in a loincloth when he crowns himself 'King of the Jungle' and fights a giant white gorilla. Written by Eddie Berganza, with art by Tom Grindberg, Sergio Cariello, Brad Gorby, Bill Anderson, Barb Kaalberg and Jed Hotchkiss. Painted cover by Gary Gianni. 68 pages. Cover price $3.95.

1st printing. By Chuck Harter. The definitive look at two rare spin-offs from the classic TV series that starred George Reeves - The Adventures of Superman. Includes on the set and behind-the-scenes B&W photos of cast and crew members. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 116 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

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Supercar in "The Stolen Space Capsule" and "Magic Carpet Rescue." Robert's Robot in "An Amazing Friend." Painted covers. Cover price $0.12.

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Superfuel for Superplanes was distributed by Standard Oil. Art by "Plastic Man" artist Al Plastino. The history of gas development and production is told as a former WW1 Fighter pilot talks with a younger jet airplane test-pilot who had flown planes powered with high-octane gasoline engine while fighting the Axis. Hitler, Tojo and Mussolini appearances. This comic is an excellent post-war promotional comic in which, understandably, former enemies Germany and Japan are not depicted in a positive light. This comic is large in size (super-golden age size), full color, 16 pages including covers, all newsprint.

1st printing. By Roz Kaveney. Modern myths, cheap trash, or the objects of fetishist desire? Most people know something about Superman, Batman, Spider-Man and Wonder Woman, even if what they know is heavily filtered through film and television versions, rather than the comics in which they first appeared. In Superheroes!, acclaimed cultural commentator Roz Kaveney argues that this is a mistake, that, at their best, superhero comics are a form in which some writers and artists are doing fascinating work, not in spite of their chosen form, but because of it. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 278 pages, Text Only. Cover price $18.95.

Cover art by Pete Morisi. "The Invisible Man," art by Pete Morisi; An invisible man terrorizes the English countryside; Adaptation of "The Invisible Man" by H.G. Wells. "No. 1 A Tale of Two Cities" text story by Charles Dickens (original story). "No. 2 Robinson Crusoe" text story by Daniel Defoe (original story). 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Pete Morisi. "The Pirate of the Gulf", art by Pete Morisi; The pirate Lefitte helps the American defense of New Orleans during the War of 1812; Adaptation of J.H. Ingraham's "The Pirate of the Gulf." "No. 3 Hamlet" text story by William Shakespeare (original play). "No. 4 The Three Musketeers" text story by Alexander Dumas (original novel). 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Pete Morisi. "Joan of Arc" text story by Mark Twain (original). "Treasure Island" text story by Robert Louis Stevenson (original). "The Wreck of the Grosvenor," art by Pete Morisi; Bad treatment by Captain Coxon causes the men of the Grosvenor to mutiny; Adaptation of "The Wreck of the Grosvenor" by William Clark Russel. "Love Those Kiwanians" article. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Pete Morisi. "Love Those Kiwanians - Part II" article. "The Texas Ranger," art by Pete Morisi; Sheriff Garrett has a busy day stopping Les Hardin's plan to rob all three banks in town and holding off an attack by Comanche Indians; Adaptation of "The Texas Ranger" by O. Henry. "Kiwanis International," art by Pete Morisi; Story pointing out positive ways the Kiwanis help children. "The Prince and the Pauper No. 7" text story by Mark Twain (original story). "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court No. 8" text story by Mark Twain (original story). 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Children's digest containing fiction, brief articles on topical subjects and popular culture, games, mazes and puzzles. Color cover, interior partial color, 44-pages, 5.25-in. x 8.5-in.

Children's digest containing fiction, brief articles on topical subjects and popular culture, games, mazes and puzzles. In this issue: 1976 King Kong movie, profile of Peanuts creator Charles Schultz, and Bionic Woman (Lindsay Wagner) article. Color cover, interior partial color, 48-pages, 5.25-in. x 8.5-in.

Children's digest containing fiction, brief articles on topical subjects and popular culture, games, mazes and puzzles. Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys photo cover, interior partial color, 48-pages, 5.25-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $1.00.

Children's digest containing fiction, brief articles on topical subjects and popular culture, games, mazes and puzzles. What's Happening/Family photo cover, interior partial color, 48-pages, 5.25-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $1.00.

Children's digest containing fiction, brief articles on topical subjects and popular culture, games, mazes and puzzles. Shaun Cassidy photo cover, interior partial color, 48-pages, 5.25-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $1.00.

Children's digest containing fiction, brief articles on topical subjects and popular culture, games, mazes and puzzles. Grizzly Adams photo cover, interior partial color, 48-pages, 5.25-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $1.00.