Comic books in 'New Year'

January 1996. Collector's Series #12. Cover by Richard Williams. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Lou Silverstone, Dean Norman, Bette Norman, Stan Hart, Tom Koch, Larry Siegel, T. Peplinski, Humberto De La Torre, Don (Duck) Edwing, Bob Clarke, Paul Peter Porges, Frank Jacobs, James Warhola, Paul Coker, Jr., Jack Rickard, Brian Crede, Mort Drucker, George Woodbridge, Angelo Torres, Antonio Prohias, Dave Berg, Jack Davis and Sergio Aragones. The Mad Super Special reprinted movie spoofs and classic material from the magazine, often accompanied by original stories and attached bonuses in the form of posters, stickers, recordings and comics. Reprints from Mad paperback History Gone Mad, featuring Mad history lessons. Mad's takedowns of commemorative postage stamps, materialism, and New Years' resolutions. Parodies of the classic movie Easy Rider and the TV show The A Team, featuring art by Mort Drucker. Classic Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. The A(sinine) Team; How Various Magazines Might Handle the Same Cartoon Situation; A Mad Gallery of People It's Hard to Feel Sorry For; Infractions We'd Like to See Called in Everyday Life; Mad: The Lost Pages: History Gone Mad; A Mad Look at Backpacking; One Afternoon Down on a Farm; Some Mad Things We'll Never Understand; The Lighter Side of Living Together; Spy Vs. Spy; U.S. Commemorative Stamps That We'll Never Get to See; Great Moments in Bad Timing; One Day at Mt. Rushmore; Songs of Wealth, Possessions, Greed, Property and Creeping Materialism; Typewri-Toons (Royal Portable art); Sleazy Riders; One Day in an Office; Apartment House Bulletin Board; Footnotes* to Football; One Fine Day in Suburbia; A Mad Gray Paper - "The State of Our Cities"; Harry Grepser's New Year's Resolutions 1962-1972; Still More What's the Story...?; The Lighter Side of Minor Ailments; One Day in a Hospital; A Mad Peek Behind the Scenes of Home Services; Fold-In; A Swinging Jungle Tale. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.99.

Mad Trashes the '90s! Cover by Norman Mingo. Stories and art by Drew Friedman, Shary Flenniken, Rick Geary, Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Stan Hart, Mike Snider, Don (Duck) Edwing, Michael Goodwin, A. J. Marley, John Caldwell, Russ Cooper, John Boni, Barry Liebmann, John Schneider, Larry Siegel, Charlie Kadau, Joe Raiola, Julie Klam, Paul Peter Porges, Frank Jacobs, James Warhola, Dave Manak, Gerry Gersten, Tom Bunk, Angelo Torres, Mort Drucker, Rick Tulka, Paul Coker, Jr., George Woodbridge, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. The Mad Super Special reprinted movie spoofs and classic material from the magazine. The grand finale of the series, produced on the cusp of 2000, takes down 1990s pop culture in classic Mad style. Mad's takes on Seinfeld, the OJ Simpson trial, Martha Stewart and Dr. Kevorkian. Featuring art by celebrated indie/underground cartoonists Drew Friedman, Shary Flenniken, and Rick Geary, along with the Usual Gang of Idiots. Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Swinefilled; The Pernicious Prison Plight; Mad's All-Inclusive Do-It-Yourself O.J. Simpson Trial Newspaper Story; A Spotter's Guide to Trendy Groups of the 90's; A Mad Look at Sexual Harassment; The Republican Party's "Contract With America" (Truthful Post-Election Version!); The Lighter Side of...; Spy Vs. Spy; Mad 'Snowglobes' Shaken From Today's Headlines; Grace Uninspired; Don (Duck) Edwing Sequestered at the O.J. Trial; Dr. Kevorkian, Moonlighter; Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions - Special Killers & Victims Episodes; Mini Golf for the 90's (The Back Nine); Names of Music Groups as They Appear Elsewhere in Our Lives; How TV Networks Can Work Simpson Trial Updates Into Their Regular Programming; Mad's Instant TV Reviews; Lorena Bobbitt's "OK, You've Cut It Off! Now What Do You Do With It?"; The Conniving Carnival Caper; Dr. Quack - Modern Woman; A Breakdown of the Million Man March; How to Be A Successful Dog; Lesser Known TV Role Models; New Victim Groups for the '90s; Police Squad: O.J. on the Rocks; Mad's 1993 Washington Lobbyist All-Stars; Martha Stewart Remakes the O.J. Trial "Perfect"; The Flexible Fellow's Folderol; To Be Or Not To Be (A Queen's Soliloquy); Collectibles from After the O.J. Simpson Trial; The Tumultuous Trebek Tribunal; Why the 21st Century May Be Even Worse Than This One!; Fold-In; One Sunny Morning in L.A. Final issue of the series, after 30 years in print. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

(W) Ian Flynn (A) Gary Martin & Various (CA) Matt Herms & Various Countdown.' It's almost New Year's Day, and Mega Man is ready to celebrate in style! Rock, Roll, and Dr. Light are among the crowd waiting to watch the ceremonial light-ball drop at midnight, but the celebration is short-lived as the Emerald Spears return to exact their revenge on our heroes! The epic grudge match between Mega Man and Xander Payne begins now, so grab a front row seat and prepare for the battle royale! Cover price $2.99.

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By Various. "Snow Use" starts as a Doc Static experiment in snow removal. But when Goofy falls into the "snow transport machine" and Mickey follows him, they end up in a parallel world of walking, talking, and very dangerous fish! Stefan Petrucha (The X-Files) and Cesar Ferioli bring us this feature-length yarn. Then, in "Car Pool," Peter Hardfeldt's backup story, Donald and Goofy foolishly hire Horace to fix their cars. 7x10, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1, Issue 3 - January 1934, 2nd Giveaway Series, 5" x 7.25", 16 pages on good quality white paper, B&W. Charlotte Henry (star of "Alice in Wonderland" by Paramount Pictures) talks about how great milk is; "With Mickey Mouse to the North Pole" (chapter 3) illustrated text story; "The Pet Store" illustrated Mickey Mouse text story; and more.

Cover by Vince Sullivan. "Sandra's Vacation, Part 1," art by Will Ely; Sandra of the Secret Service goes on a cruise and is surprised when Michael turns up on the same ship. "Vampire Venom," starring Dr. Occult, script by Jerry Siegel (as Leger), art by Joe Shuster (as Reuths). "The Homecoming," script and art by Vin Sullivan; The adventure over Spike Spalding is on his way home, but the Sailor has decided to stay behind. "Alaskan Adventure, Part 13," script by Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson, art by Leo O'Mealia; Bob Merritt Rescues Dicky and then races for his rocket plane. "At The Circus," starring Radio Squad, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Joe Shuster. "Heavyweight Bout," starring Wing Brady, art by Tom Hickey. "The Marijuana Racket, Part 2," art by Will Ely; Johnnie goes after a marijuana peddler, gets caught, and is almost dumped in the river. "The Lynching, Part 1," art by Will Ely; Jack Woods attempts to save an innocent man from being lynched. "Fang Gow of China, Part 28," script and art by Leo O'Mealia; Barry O'Neill rescues Jean from Fang Gow's clutches, but is unable to escape himself. "Boris the Lion, Part 1," script and art by Ed Cronin; Marty gets on the bad side of Pete Marko; Then agrees to box wrestler Boris the Lion. "Boris the Lion, Part 2," script and art by Ed Cronin; Marko tries to fix the match to get revenge on McCann. But then somebody shoots Boris. 68 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Ms. Tree tries to relax and not think about work at a New Year's party but a party crasher with a gun has other ideas in "Party Crasher" and "A Holiday Toast," parts one and two of the "New Year's Evil" saga. Script by Max Collins and art by Terry Beatty & Gary Kato. Issue also has a Mike Mist Minute Mystery "Dial 'M' for Murderer" with script by Max Collins and art by Terry Beatty & Gary Kato. Cover price $2.00.

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Written by Alex De Campi. Art by Carla Speed McNeil. Introducing a brand new ongoing series! Dedicated to exploring the magic that arises from the friendship of two different ponies, prepare for anything in this fun-filled team-team up comic! Our first pony pairing features none other than Applejack and Pinkie Pie! When the two enter a baking contest, you can bet the culinary hijinks are going to get messy! Cover price $3.99.

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January 1975. No Issue. Teen comics about pot by Joe Orlando; Jesus in space; Negligent Mother Magazine. Stories and art by Sean Kelly, P. J. O'Rourke, Frank Springer, Bobby London, Gahan Wilson, Shary Flenniken, Byron Preiss and Ralph Reese, Henry Beard and Doug Kenney. Plus letters from the editors, cartoons, and Foto Funnies. Mature readers. Cover by Robert Grossman. Cover price $1.00.

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Starring Bitchy Bitch, Naughty bits is a controversial and at times shocking series that takes on religion, sex, and other hot button topics. Cover art by Roberta Gregory. Unhappy Holidays (part 1). Unhappy Holidays (part 2). Stories and art by Roberta Gregory. How To Marry Into Money, story and art by Theresa Henry. 28 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

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This is the 30th issue, the January 1976-December 1976 issue indexing PS #278-289. PS The Preventive Maintenance Monthly Indexes are published twice yearly and cover the first six and the last six months of each year. The interior is text only (an index), but the front and back cover feature full page illustrations from the Will Eisner (creator of the Spirit) Studio.

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Continued from Magnus Robot Fighter (1991 Valiant) #34. Rai and the Future Force try to help Magnus expel the Malevs from Australia. Tekla has a trick or two up her robotic sleeves. "Christmas Eve: Fahrenheit 100" is written by Dave DeVries, with art by Jim Calafiore and Gonzalo Mayo. Characters: GS: Magnus; V: Joanna Peterson, G3 (D), Malevs. Cover by Jim Calafiore. Cover price $2.25.

68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Bob Powell. Stories and art by Bob Powell, Leo Morey, Bill Majeski, Dee Caruso and Bill Levine. Sometimes listed as Vol. 1 No. 4. One of the more successful MAD mimics, created by comics legend Joe Simon, featuring an array of comedic talent. Crestwood/Feature was the first of several publishers. A review of John Wayne's Alamo movie, and parodies of then-current TV shows "Sea Hunt" and "The Jack LaLanne Show." After losing the election to President Kennedy, Richard Nixon wants another televised debate. Christmas cards that were better left unsent. Parodies of Olympic Coaches and silent movies. The Yule Log; Newscaster; I Lead Three Lives; Insurance Lover; Sick, Sick World; Early, Early Movies; Monologamy as Practiced by Sick; Hollywood Advance Man; Foreign Affair; What Really Happened; The Detective; Sickboy Guide to Better Living; David Susskind; Olympic Coach; The Jack Lalane Show; Sea Haunt; The Alamo; Person to Persons; Talented Scouts; Xmas Cards That Were Never Mailed. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Jack Cole. Father Time! starring Midnight, Doc Wackey, Gabby, Father Time, Hotfoot, and Sniffer Snoop, script and art by Jack Cole. Black X story. Lady Luck story, script and art by Klaus Nordling. Gabby Makes A Hit text story starring Gabby the Talking Monkey. Jester story. Daffy story, script and art by Gill Fox. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Will Eisner. Almanack of the Year 1948 starring the Spirit. Ice starring the Spirit. A Prisoner of Love starring the Spirit and PS. The Explorer starring the Spirit and Ebony. Scripts and art by Will Eisner. 36 pgs. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Charles Biro, Fred Guardineer, Gill Fox, Dick Ryan, Fred Schwab, Paul Gustavson, Claire S. Moe, Phil Nolan, Clem Gretter, W. C. Brigham and Bob Wood. Ultem (one of the Holyoke-connected companies) takes over publication of the early anthology of kids' and humor comics, part of the first generation of comic books. Polly Tix the parrot tells his wife Mrs. Polly that his ocean trip was boring, but she finds evidence of hanky-panky. "Kernal Hippo" plays Santa at the New Year's party, in the adorably drawn Shinanigans funny-animal strip. Historical and educational strips, including a comics biography of Hollywood legend Norma Shearer, phrases from Shakespeare's plays, and the adventures of King Arthur. Short comedy strips, sometimes just one panel, with titles like Jingle Jingle and Shinanigans. Also featuring early humor strips by Charles Biro and Bob Wood (plus a Biro cover), later the minds behind the notorious Crime Does Not Pay comic. Do You Know?; Bows an' Arrows; Belly-Laughs; So This Is Hollywood!; Professor McScrewy; Riggin' Bill; Polly-Tix; Jingle Jingle; Court of Inhuman Relations; Sport-O-Gram; Salute to a Doctor; Misleading Names; The Pardon; Colt Canyon; Ima Sphinx; Smugglers Tracks; Sources of Famous Quotations; Jungle Town Show-Boat; Justice Triumphed; Homing Instincts; Pig-Ville; 50 Men Outside; Bib and Tucker; Topsy-Turvy; Round Table Adventures; Li'l Arthur; Dan Hastings; Prince; Joe McGee; Goobyland; Shinanigans; King Kole's Kourt; Adventures at the Circus; Jack Potts. 64 pages, Full Color.

Designed and drawn by Archie Comics veterans, including Jughead's Samm Schwartz, Tippy is Tower's entry into the world of timeless teen comedy. Tommy's in trouble after he accidentally gives Tippy his Christmas gift for Peggy, and tries to get it back before she sees it. Tommy loses his cool when he sees Tippy being wooed by silver-tongued poet Oliver. In a bid to attract more teen readers, no doubt, the issue (and cover) feature photo stills of popular music groups of the time: Paul Revere and the Raiders, The Dave Clark Five and The Monkees. Plus reader-submitted fashion designs and advice for teens on fashion, dating and parties, some hilariously dated. Speaking of which, this is the first cover to include the tortured blurb "America's Swingiest Teener." The Fright Before Xmas; Lets Keep in Style; A Pest in the House; Compliments of the Louse; Tommy: Retort Report; Truce Is Stranger Than Fiction; Tongue Twisters; Classy Classroom Clothes; Dear Tippy; Mad Fads; Fad for Thought; Lets Welcome the New Year with a Party; Cool Coifs; Starlet Fever; Tommy: Foul Weather Friends; More Fashions from Our Readers. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Presenting fiction and non-fiction stories, many of which are religious in nature—a Treasure Chest of fun and facts! Includes a puzzle page, "Happy 1963," (artist and illustrator uncredited), "Our Curious Calendar," by D.H. Johnson, "Fearless Ferdy," by Capt. Frank Moss, "Talking It Over with Father John," "America, the Melting Pot," by Marian Pehowski, illustrated by Lloyd Ostendorf, "Chuck White and His FRiends," by Fran Matera, "Treasure Jests," "Static Electricity," (writer and artist uncredited), "The Story of Pope John XXIII, Who Won Our Hearts," (writer and artist uncredited), and "Pierre," (writer and artist uncredited). This issue has a beautiful wraparound Happy New Year-related full-color cover. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

AOD Collectibles Happy New Year Variant Limited to 500. Written by Dan Mendoza and Jason Martin. Art by Anna Lencioni. Cover by Dan Mendoza. When you're the street walking dead, you never know what kind of situations you may find yourself in from town to town. This time Zombie Tramp may regret her choice of locals as she's drawn into an underground fight club… Grab your spurs, it's time for a honky-tonk beat down! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers