Comic books in 'Baseball'

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Written by Stephen R. Lawhead and Ross Lawhead. Art by Ross Lawhead and Jonathan Koelsch. 20 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.49.

Promotional story book for Hires Root bear. Saddle Stitched, 4-in. x 6-in., 8 Pages, Full Color.

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Written by: Garth Ennis Pencils by: John McCrea. Zombie Night at the Gotham Aquarium Part 2 Pinned down by the zombified creatures of the Gotham aquarium, Tommy and the Noonan gang must shoot their way past penguins, seals, squids, and alligators for the final showdown in the shark tank. A truly comedical and Non-PETA friendly tale of outlandish proportions. Cover price $2.25.

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Written by Ralph Tedesco and Joe Brusha. Art by David Lorenzo Riveiro. Cover by Mirka Andolfo. Michael along with Tom, Kevin, and Shia decide to make a run for a car in the parking garage below the hotel. Meanwhile Dwayne and Selena stave off more zombie attacks by the pool. And the group finds there's a traitor amongst them while an unlikely ally arrives. Don't miss this incredibly over-the-top parody zombie comic from Zenescope Entertainment! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

Art by Bob Jenney and Bob Powell. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #89. Part of A1 Comics, an anthology from Magazine Enterprises with content that varied from month to month. This issue featured baseball stories. The history of American Little Leagues, then still a fairly recent innovation; All about bunting; The stories of baseball legends Ty Cobb and Jackie Robinson. The cover features another legend, Stan Musial. Small Wonder; The Daffy Dodgers; How to Play First Base; The Little Leagues; Rookies to Watch in '53; Bunting: A Lost Art; Daredevils of the Basepaths; Playing the Outfield; It's in the Cards for '53; Making the Big Leagues. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Where are you going, Homer?; Homer meets Blackbeard and his band of pirates. Homer... it's time to wake up!; Homer goes to a live doctor, who can't help him. Poppa... did you sleep well last night?; Momma gets steamed when Poppa doesn't pay attention. Snappy, sit up and beg!; Snappy won't beg for Homer. Oh boy! Here's my chance...; Melvin gets a job as a delivery boy. Melvin, do you think there is any life on Mars?; The boys meet two Martians in a flying saucer. Scripts by Stan Lee, art by Dan DeCarlo. Use Your Head text story starring Frankie Fuddle. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

"Look, gang! Let's all go to the game!"; Zelda and the boys go to a baseball game but she keeps interfering with the plays with her witchcraft. "Homer, little Annie just called..."; Everyone gets the same birthday present for Annie - a back scratcher! "Homer, look what I got for my birthday!"; Melvin shows Homer his new magic set, which naturally causes problems. "Where are you going, Homer?"; Homer goes bear hunting, but the bear nearly wins. Scripts by Stan Lee, art by Dan DeCarlo. The Story-Teller text story. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Warren Kremer. Stories and art by Howie Post and Warren Kremer. Harvey's mischievous little devil is not as famous as their friendly ghost, but his design became a permanent part of pop culture. Hot Stuff plays a prank on the fire inspector. Elves ask Hot Stuff to help them get rid of a dragon. Hot Stuff encounters Big Bluey from the Moon. Do–It–Yourself Land; Fire Remover; Big Bluey From the Moon; The Braggin' Dragon; Stumbo the Giant: Feeling Great. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover by Warren Kremer. Harvey's mischievous little devil is not as famous as their friendly ghost, but his design became a permanent part of pop culture. When the Coldies of Ice Mountain freeze the Forest, Hot Stuff's inflammable nature comes in handy. Hot Stuff is annoyed at his slow, clumsy Cousin Lardy, until the Little Devil gets trapped under an avalanche. People think that Hot Stuff is just a little kid in a devil costume. Stumbo the Giant's new hobbies threaten to wreck Tinytown. The Coldies; Cousin Lardy; What a Kid!; The Invisible Menace; Stumbo: The Gigantic Joiner. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Stories and art by Warren Kremer and others. Harvey reprints the adventures of the mischievous little devil and his regular backup feature, Stumbo the Giant. Hot Stuff once again finds himself in a strange land, this one called Farmland and ruled over by a watermelon king. Hot Stuff wants to join the Forest Scouts, but the scoutmaster isn't sure a devil will make a good scout. Stumbo finds the foibles of Tinytown amusing, but the townsfolk aren't laughing. Plus a PSA about the anniversary of the Boy Scouts. Farmland; Hot Stuff and Cousin Dimmy; The Bad Scout; Stumbo the Giant: Big On Laughs. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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How Champions Play: Baseball (1948) features art by Golden Age artist Bob Powell. Reprints his work from the Street and Smith sports magazine, True Sport Picture Stories featuring famous sports figures, coaches and teams. In each issue, Powell often provided "How to" features on sport techniques. Many of these featured tips from famous sports stars. This material was later collected within the pages of the "How to" series. 132 pages, 8.5-in. x 11-in., black-and-white interior, square bound. Cover price $0.25.

Story and art by Marty Jones. This book is the result of a joint project between the International Baseball Association and the International Softball Federation and made possible through a United States Olympic Committee grant to the Amateur Softball Association, which has worked in conjunction with the IBA and ISF to promote youth baseball and softball around the world. 32 pages, full color.

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"End of a Legend" By Greg Theakston. Powerhouse Pepper back up story "A Nightmare Scare" by Basil Wolverton. 28 Pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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WRITTEN BY PETER MILLIGAN; ART AND COVER BY JAVIER PULIDO In stores November 19. Part 1 of the 2-part "Take Me Out to the Ball Game." A violent gambling syndicate threatens the reputation of one of New York's most revered baseball teams. Assuming the identity of a major league baseball player, Christopher Chance enters the world of illegal gambling and drugs. But impersonating a man's identity is one thing - fooling 50,000 fans and millions of TV viewers expecting him to hit a major league fastball may be another. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY PETER MILLIGAN; ART AND COVER BY JAVIER PULIDO In stores December 17. The conclusion to the 2-part "Take Me Out to the Ball Game." Most guys train their entire lives to play Major League baseball. Christopher Chance has less than a few days. Disguised as a professional ball player, Chance walks into a baseball scandal involving death, drugs, and illegal gambling as he asks himself, exactly how much corruption is there at the heart of the Great American Pastime? MATURE READER FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.95.

Baltimore Comic-Con Exclusive limited to 1,000. (W) Mark Waid (P) Eric Basaldua (Col) Steve Firchow (Cov) Marc Silvestri. Special guest penciler Eric Basaldua (Darkness/Vampirella) lays in as the origins of Morningstar and the Hunter-Killer project are laid bare! And the revelations will have you poring over your back issues to find all the clues and hints that have been laid! Whatever you do, don't miss this issue-the Czar Obscura commands it!

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A new hero has appeared to stop the rise of violence in New York...if only he can stay out of the clutches of the mob boss he seeks to destroy. Written by Joey Cavalieri, with art by Joe Staton and Mark Nelson. Cover by Staton. Suggested for Mature Readers. Cover price $1.00.

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The Waterfront Warrior is the city's newest hero...but the Huntress wants to know if this simple-minded but well-meaning hero can be counted on to do the right thing. Written by Joey Cavalieri, with art and cover by Joe Staton and Bob Smith. Suggested for Mature Readers. Cover price $1.25.

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Written by Jason Aaron. Art and Cover by Jason Latour. Welcome to Craw County, Alabama, home of Boss BBQ, the state champion Runnin' Rebs football team...and more bastards than you've ever seen. When you're an angry old man like Earl Tubb, the only way to survive a place like this...is to carry a really big stick. From the acclaimed team of JASON AARON and JASON LATOUR, the same bastards who brought you Scalped and Wolverine: Japan's Most Wanted, comes a southern fried crime series that's like the Dukes of Hazzard meets the Coen Brothers...on meth. 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $1.00.

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Jack Armstrong public service announcement; Jack uses an incident in the ring involving Joe Louis to promote sportsmanship. Jack Armstrong Solves the Mystery on the Diamond. The Case of the Silent Southpaw; A getaway car overturns while fleeing a robbery; One of the crooks dies, but the other escapes with the loot. Vic Hardy has to find a way to identify the pair. Wheaties ad featuring Phil Rizzuto. Jack Armstrong Magazine All-American Award; Frank O'Banon of Corydon, Ind., saves his brother from drowning. Rhino!; Bill Kelly and Bob Ward go to Africa to get some wild animal motion pictures and have a close call with a rhinoceros. The Counterfeiters; Jack Armstrong visits Vic Hardy at his lab and learns facts about paper currency and how to detect a counterfeit bill. Billy Makes Magic; Billy is raising chickens and uses some of their eggs as props in his magician's act in an amateur show. Lion on the Loose; Betty is friends with Molly Madden, a star trapeze artist in the circus; When a lion escapes, Betty comes up with an idea to lure him back to his cage. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Unnumbered (#1) issue. This untitled story tells the tale of how African American Jackie Robinson, who began playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, broke Major League Baseball's color barrier. Written by sportswriter Charles Dexter. Photo cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"Jackie Robinson's First World Series." Rookie Jackie Robinson, teammate Cookie Lavagetto, and the rest of the Brooklyn Dodgers beat the Yankees in the 1947 World Series. Also includes: "Jackie Robinson and the Stolen Home Run"; "Jackie Robinson and the Golden Cup"; and "Dodgers of Yesteryear: Uncle Wilbert Robinson." Written by sportswriter Charles Dexter. Photo cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"Jackie Robinson Breaks into the Majors." This story retells the origin of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, the first African American to break into the Major Leagues. Also includes: "Jackie Robinson Battles the Teen-Age Terror"; "Jackie Robinson Rides the Whirlwind"; "Wee Willie Keeler"; and "It Happened in Brooklyn." Written by sportswriter Charles Dexter. Photo cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"Jackie Robinson Wins the Batting Crown." This story recounts baseball legend Jackie Robinson's 1949 season, in which he batted .342 to win the batting title over such stars as Stan Musial and Enos Slaughter. Also includes: "Jackie Robinson Carries the Pigskin"; "Jackie Robinson and the Human Cat"; and "Mr. Ebbets of Ebbets Field." Written by sportswriter Charles Dexter. Photo cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"Jackie Robinson and the Crucial Series." This story chronicles the famous 1949 World Series between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the St. Louis Cardinals. Also includes: "Jackie Robinson and the Rookie on Trial"; "Jackie Robinson, All-American"; "Babe Herman"; and "Managing the Dodgers." Written by sportswriter Charles Dexter. Photo cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Famous Plays of Jackie Robinson." This issue touches upon the various highlights of Robinson's career, including his .992 fielding percentage in 1951, his participation in 133 double plays in 1951, the loss of the pennant in 1950 to the Philadelphia Phillies, various moments earlier in his career, and more. Written by sportswriter Charles Dexter. Photo cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Story, art and cover by Ted Slampyak. An adventurous archaeologist and a hard-boiled private eye join forces to investigate the occult in the 1930s. While Ace and Clifton are distracted by baseball, Nora Carlisle explores the mystery of A Stranger in Bryn Mawr. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Limited 1 in 10 Variant Cover by Jonathan Lau. Writer: Garth Ennis. Penciller/Inker: Kewber Baal. The grand finale of the first arc of Garth Ennis' Jennifer Blood finally arrives! Will Jennifer finally get her revenge? Will she stop her vigilante lifestyle and return to a life of normalcy with her family? Find out in Jennifer Blood #6! Cover price $3.99.

#14, 3/65, 12c. Comic book adaptation of the popular cartoon series about that famous family in the future, the Jetsons. Issue features "A Feud Too Many," "Sprocketeering," and "The Lucky Charm." Issue also has Rosey the Robot in "Heroine in the House," Lippy Lion & Hardy Har Har in "The Appetites Strike Again," a one-page text feature "The Unwanted Guest," and one-page gag strips. Story and art credits: unknown. Number/month on cover: 10041-503, March. Cover price $0.12.

Stories and art by George Carlson, David Tendlar, Art Helfant, and Jack Farr. Kids' comics featuring the whimsical fables of beloved artist George Carlson, praised by Harlan Ellison as a "comic of the absurd." Jasper, Casper and Marmaduke set out to rescue a kidnapped princess in their Parsley-Plated Steam-Roller. Bingo and Glum help out Hansel and Gretel. An offer for free Tin-Hornette lessons sends The Pie-Face Prince on another delightfully silly adventure through the skies over Old Pretzleburg. Bingo and Glum in Fairytale Land; Chauncey Chirp and Johnny Jay; Jingle Jangle Tales: The Three Young Jimcracks and Their Parsley-Plated Steam-Roller; Batty; Polly-Anna; Pudgy; Topsy Turtle; Hortense the Lovable Brat; From Rags to Riches; Little Kate; The Pie-Face Prince of Old Pretzleburg; The Old Swap Shop. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Bob White. League Leader; Melody becomes head of the school Anti-Superstition League and tries to show everyone that it's bad luck to be superstitious. Jungle Fever; Josie and Pepper, clad in backpacks and short shorts, are looking for a forest so they can pass their Woodsman test for the Girl Guides. Leader of Men starring Josie. Scripts by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Josie's Fashions page, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Melody's Fashions, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Richard Chamberlain—The Talented Dr. Kildare text article. Star Bright, Star Fright! Li'l Jinx humor page by Joe Edwards. Disaster Area starring Josie. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Part 4 of 5. "The Day the Law Died! (a.k.a. Judge Caligula)" is written by John Wagner, with art by Brian Bolland, Garry Leach, Ron Smith and Brett Ewins; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #101-106. Cover by Mike McMahon. Cover price $1.00.

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"Love Story" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ian Gibson; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #444. Plus: a Judge Anderson illustration by David Elliott. Also: "The Price of Love (a.k.a. The Falucci Tape)" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Cam Kennedy; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #461-463. Cover by Steve Dillon. Cover price $1.25.

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Volume 2 - Issue 26 (#46). Featuring Judge Dredd "Mechanismo Returns" (Part 5 of 5) Written by John Wagner, Art by Peter Doherty; "Sleeze 'N' Ryder" (Part 7 of 7) Written by Garth Ennis, Art by Nick Percival; Judge Hershey "Asylum" (Part 2 of 2) Written by Robbie Morrison Art by Siku; "Brief Encounter" Written by John Smith, Art by Sean Phillips. Cover by Sean Phillips. Saddle Stitched, 7 1/2-in. x 12-in., 40 Pages, PC/PB&W.

Stories by Charles Verral and others. Toby Press presents a one-shot about Judy, who joins the US Navy as a WAVE, the US Naval Reserve's female branch during WWII. Produced for the Navy, and probably distributed at recruiting centers and the like. Horrified by the thought of working another 20 years at the ribbon counter, store clerk Judy meets a sailor who tells her about the Naval Reserve's WAVE program for young women. Also featuring a PSA about joining the Navy, and information on joining the Waves. Wave Enlistment Requirements; Judy Joins the Waves. 32 pages, Full Color.

Cover by Samm Schwartz. "The Squealer," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead lures Reggie into a prolonged chase by appealing to his curiosity. "Strange Change," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead begins acting strangely around Archie's cousin Ed. "Revenge," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Reggie plots revenge against Jughead for a prank Jughead pulled on him. The World of Jughead ad. "High and Wide" one-page Li'l Jinx story, script and art by Joe Edwards. Archie Club News. "Winner Lose," art by Samm Schwartz; Reggie blackmails Archie into giving up Veronica for a month and it's up to Jughead to save the day. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Samm Schwartz. Take Me Out of the Ballgame, art by Samm Schwartz; when Moose gets injured during a baseball game, Coach Kleats has to replace him with Jughead, whose ineptitude drives the Coach into near-murderous hysterics. Aunt Juggie's Advice to the Lovelorn!, script by George Gladir, art by Bob White. Heaven Can Wait, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; After saying "Alas, poor Jughead, I knew him well," Archie demonstrates to Betty that he does, indeed, know Jughead better than anybody. Li'l Jinx humor page by Joe Edwards. The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere--History A La Jughead, script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz. Success Symbol starring Jughead, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Samm Schwartz. "The Catalyst," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead's chemistry teacher says he's a catalyst causing reactions between people; As he walks through the hallways explaining the idea to Archie, everyone he passes gets into an argument. "Whether Or Not" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Litter Perfect," art by Samm Schwartz; Reggie sees Jughead putting the lid on a trash can and Jughead says he lost fifty dollars; Reggie keeps trying to dig through the garbage. "Bread and Batter," art by Samm Schwartz; Pop kicks Jughead out for creating a hamburger that's two-feet long; Outside the shop, he uses the over-sized sandwich to beat a hoodlum. "Photo Finished," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead realizes he isn't in the grade school photo so he tries to find his graduation certificate. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Alley Cat, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; After the crotchety owner of a bowling alley refuses to let him play for free, Jughead becomes the world's most demanding paying customer. It's a Dog's Life, art by Samm Schwartz; After Jughead complains that Hot Dog is a magnet for girls, Reggie borrows Hot Dog to try and attract girls himself. Down and Out! one-pager starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. Great Caesar's Ghost, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Reggie is playing Caesar in the school play while Jughead plays his lowly slave, but on opening night, Jughead manages to steal the show--and plenty of food as well. Jughead pin-up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Hop It," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead is cast as the Prince in the school play "The Princess And The Frog." "Growing Things" half-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. A "One" And "A Two" Puzzle activity page by Joe Edwards. "Teacher's Pet," art by Samm Schwartz; Spotting Jughead counseling Hot Dog on avoiding females, Veronica borrows a friend's female dog to try to undo Jughead's conditioning. "Pass It On," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Archie gives Jughead a message for Veronica on where to meet him after school. "The Jolly Woodsman," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Archie plans to accompany Jughead on a weekend camping in the woods. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Rex W. Lindsey. "Sock It to Me," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead has a puppet that insults his friends. "Movie Madness," script and art by Rex Lindsey; Parody movie posters. "Potion Notion," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Betty tries to make a love potion but Jughead drinks it instead of Archie. "Peek a Boo!", script by Craig Boldman, art by Rex Lindsey; Jughead accidentally reveals the secret hiding places of much of the Riverdale teachers and staff to Mr. Weatherbee. "It Takes Two to Tangle," script by Craig Boldman, art by Rex Lindsey; Trula tricks Jughead into taking her to the school dance. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.79.

Cover art by Rex W. Lindsey. "Table Fable," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Chuck is representing Riverdale at a billiards contest; When his opponent tries to psyche him out, Chuck goes and practices on his "lucky table"; While Chuck is napping, Archie and Jughead play a game on the lucky table. "Reader's Choice," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead decides Dilton is reading too much and convinces him to join Archie and him to a day on the beach; But even there, Dilton has trouble not reading everything within eyeshot. "The Tenderfoot," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; While at the beach, the lovely ladies won't give Archie or Reggie a second glance; But they're more than happy to help Jughead, who keeps burning his feet while trying to cross the hot stand in order to get to the Snack Shop. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.25.

(W) Craig Boldman (A) Rex Lindsey 'In the Family,' Part 1. When Jughead moves in with Archie, he not only brings Hot Dog but he brings all the problems that made him leave his own home! How will Mr. Andrews react to losing his favorite chair to a dog and having a freezer full of dog treats that he accidentally eats? Cover price $2.99.