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Comics Greatest World Rebel (1993) 1A CBCS 9.8 Ordway

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Label #19-3478A78-004

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Regular Edition COLOR COVER with $1 cover price #1 of Golden City. Jerry Ordway cover. Regular Edition Comics Greatest World GOLDEN CITY WEEK 1: #1-Rebel #2-Mecha #3-Titan #4-Catalyst (Agents of Change) Cover price $1.00.

Comics Greatest World Sourcebook (1993) 0 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-248E175-001

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This is a promotional comic that was a supplement to Advance Comics. 16 pgs.

Comics Greatest World Titan (1993) 1 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-2B978A3-042

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#3 of Golden City. Barbara Kesel script. Brian Apthorp art. Jimmy Palmiotti inks. Comics Greatest World STEEL HARBOR WEEK 3: #1-Barb Wire #2-The Machine #3-Wolfgang #4-Motorhead Cover price $1.00.

Concrete Eclectica (1993) 1 CBCS 9.8

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Label #22-08A2B64-002

By PAUL CHADWICK. Harvey and Eisner award-winning creator Paul Chadwick returns for a 2-issue outing with new Concrete stories, as well as new non-Concrete tales. This issue, Concrete does his part for gun control and gets shot for his troubles in "King of the Early Evening." Also, installments of the new '100 Horrors' series, including the kids-can-be-so-cruel story "The Ugly Boy." The issue is rounded out with a look at art done by Chadwick for convention appearances and advertisements - including 4 beautiful watercolor paintings. Cover price $2.95.

Concrete Eclectica (1993) 2 CBCS 9.8

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Label #22-08A2B64-003

By PAUL CHADWICK. This issue features a whimsical story, "I Strive for Realism," in which Concrete meets the creator of his universe, and is temporarily transformed back into plain, human Ronald Lithgow. Also in this issue, a new 'Sky of Heads' story, more '100 Horrors,' and a few more of Paul Chadwick's wonderful watercolor paintings. Cover price $2.95.

Crazyman (1992 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.2

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Label #19-2BC24B4-007

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Embossed cover. Dr. Will Aker convinces Danny (Crazyman) to try to rescue his daughter Christine in an African country in this untitled tale written by Tim Ryan, pencilled by Will Jungkuntz, inked by Neal Adams, Romeo Tanghal and Darrell Goza. Second tale: Danny is abducted, drugged and put to work by Dr. Aker's rival in "In the Dreamtime." Written by Whiz Buckley, pencils by Will Jungkuntz, inks by Neal Adams. Cover price $3.95.

Crazyman (1992 1st Series) 2 CBCS 8.5

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Label #19-2BC24B4-010

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Buried Alive! Story by Peter Stone. Art by Tristian Shane and Neal Adams. Cover by Neal Adams and Brian Bolland. Hotshot troubleshooter Danny Brody uses his emotional instability as a superpower, giving him added strength and pain resistance - or at least, that's what he believes. During a mission, CrazyMan is plagued by nightmares of being buried alive. When the dreams come true, it's too crazy even for him to stand. Featuring a rare pairing of Neal Adams and Brian Bolland on the cover. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

Crazyman (1992 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.4

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Label #19-2BC24B4-011

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Story by Peter Stone. Art by Dan Barry and Richard Bennett. Cover by Richard Bennett and Neal Adams. Hotshot troubleshooter Danny Brody uses his emotional instability as a superpower, giving him added strength and pain resistance - or at least, that's what he believes. Terrorists target a bank, and CrazyMan targets the terrorists; the bank job has a connection to his next mission as well. Final issue of the series; followed by Crazyman (1993 2nd Series) #1. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

Crazyman (1993 2nd Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-2BC24B4-008

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Story by Neal Adams and Peter Stone. Art by Dan Barry and Richard Bennett. Die-cut cover by Neal Adams. Hotshot troubleshooter Danny Brody uses his emotional instability as a superpower, giving him added strength and pain resistance - or at least, that's what he believes. CrazyMan goes on a reality show. In one of the most gimmicky of all the gimmick covers of the entire 1990s, the entire issue is die-cut in the shape of CrazyMan's head on the cover. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

Cry for Dawn (1989) 9B CBCS 6.5 Signed Linsner, Monks

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Limited Edition. Centerfold detached. Verified Signatures: Joseph Michael Linsner & Joseph M. Monks (on interior front cover) (#1890/200).

Label #20-499E6DD-002

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Limited Signed Edition. Signed by Joseph Michael Linsner and Joseph Monks on the inside front cover. Limited to 2000 copies. Virgin wraparound cover by Linsner. Stories by Joseph Michael Linsner, Robb Horan, Joseph M. Monks, and US. B&W, 40 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers.

Curse of the Molemen (1992) 1 FN+ 6.5

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Story, Art and Cover by Charles Burns. Big Baby, the childlike hero with the baby face, investigates the invasion of his idyllic neighborhood by nightmarish creatures as only Charles Burns can draw them. Originally a Raw One-Shot in black and white, colored for this edition by Michael Newhall. 32 pages, Full Color. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

CyberRad (1991 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.6

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Label #19-2BC24B4-012

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Cover by Neal Adams. Untitled story, script by Peter Stone, pencils by Terry Shoemaker, Richard Bennett, and Neal Adams (layouts), inks by Richard Bennett; A frightened, confused teenager flees for his life when pursued by a pair of powerful and deadly robots; With no memory of his own identity, he has no idea why theyve chosen him as their target; But what is most surprising is the fact that hes not only surviving their assault, hes actually able to fight back; The resulting battle only raises more questions: Why are they so intent on killing him and whos responsible for their lethal programming?; Is he some kind of robot or cyborg himself?; His attackers seem to know all the answers, which only makes his situation worse; If the youth doesnt fight back, hell definitely die; But if he succeeds in defeating his attackers, he may never learn the answers he so desperately needs. 36 pgs., full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

CyberRad (1991 1st Series) 2A CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-2BC24B4-017

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Direct Edition painted cover by Matt Busch. CyberRad Terminated. Story by Neal Adams and Peter Stone. Art by Terry Shoemaker, Richard Bennett and Neal Adams. An amnesiac teen flees killer robots, only to find he has the powers to fight back. Simulacrum, the last and deadliest robot, pursues CyberRad into the subway, as Rad's horrified friends and family watch the battle on television. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

CyberRad (1991 1st Series) 4 CBCS 9.4

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Label #19-2BC24B4-019

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The Reaver tracks down the Radical (CyberRad), but the hero of the book isn't going home without a fight, even when surprise combatants enter the fray in "Night of the Reaver." Written by Peter Stone, layouts by Neal Adams, art by Richard Bennett. Cover price $2.00.

CyberRad (1991 1st Series) 5A CBCS 9.6 Glow in the Dark

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Label #19-2BC24B4-020

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Glow-in-the-dark cover. The Reaver tries to convince CyberRad that he isn't human, and things only get more hairy when CyberRad's creator shows up in "I Am Not A Robot!" Classic line: "You and your funky 'balls' are cruisin' for a bruisin'!" Written by Peter Stone, layouts by Neal Adams, art by Richard Bennett. Cover price $2.00.

CyberRad (1991 1st Series) 6 CBCS 9.6

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Label #19-2BC24B4-023

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CyberRad follows a burning desire to get home, while Simon Peake and his band put on an explosive show in this untitled tale. Story by Peter Stone, layouts by Neal Adams, art by Richard Bennett. End of tale is a 4-page fold-out. Cover price $2.00.

CyberRad (1991 1st Series) 7 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-2BC24B4-024

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CyberRad grapples with what he must do to the real Simon Peake, while Rosie, Perseus and Simon's father try to prevent a catastrophe from happening at the club in "One Small Piece of Time!" Story by Peter Stone, layouts by Neal Adams, art by Richard Bennett. Cover price $2.00.

CyberRad (1992 2nd Series One Shot) 1A CBCS 9.8 Hologram

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Label #19-2BC24B4-015

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Hologram cover by Richard Bennett. Just Say No. Story by Neal Adams and Peter Stone. Art by Richard Bennett and Neal Adams. Part of the Deathwatch 2000 crossover saga from Neal Adams' Continuity Comics. CyberRad, an amnesiac teen with cybernetic powers, encounters the Hellcycles - ninja motorcyclists - during the Deathwatch crisis. This issue has multiple variant covers, most featuring holograms, a popular publishing trend at the time. Followed by CyberRad (1993 3rd Series) #1. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.95.

CyberRad (1993 3rd Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

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Hell-Bent for DieSection (Prelude to Deathwatch, episode 7). Story by Neal Adams and Peter Stone. Art by Richard Bennett and Neal Adams. Cover by Neal Adams. Part of the Deathwatch 2000 crossover saga from Neal Adams' Continuity Comics. As the Deathwatch crisis draws closer, Shaman awakens from nightmares to a nightmare reality. Meanwhile, CyberRad must rescue his girlfriend, but he's walking into a trap. Originally issued polybagged with a trading card. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

CyberRad (1993 3rd Series) 2 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-2BC24B4-027

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Story by Neal Adams and Peter Stone. Art by Richard Bennett and Neal Adams. Cover by Richard Bennett. Part of the Deathwatch 2000 crossover saga from Neal Adams' Continuity Comics. Trapped in time, CyberRad must protect and aid Shaman, while Shaman must ensure that CyberRad has the courage for the fight. Originally issued polybagged with a trading card. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

Daredevil the Man without Fear (1993) 3 CBCS 9.8

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Direct Edition

Label #22-2D520EC-031

Matt's passion for Elektra blinds him (no pun intended) to the truth about her, Elektra's bloodlust has her take on 5 thugs alone, and Stick has a warning for Matt. Part 3 of 5. Script by Frank Miller, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Al Williamson. Romita Jr./Williamson cover. Red foil and embossed cover. Cover price $2.95.

Dark Dominion (1993 Defiant) 1A CBCS 9.8 James

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Label #19-2A98398-032

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Written by Len Wein. Art by Joseph A. James. Cover art by Joseph A. James and Mike Witherby. "The Gathering Darkness" While helping a man rid himself of his demons, Michael discovers a mysterious woman in the quantum field. Note: series created by Jim Shooter. 32 pgs. Full color. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Dominion (1993 Defiant) 2 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-2A98398-033

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Written by Len Wein. Art by Joseph A. James, Steve Leialoha, and Tim Perkins. Cover art: Unknown. "Let There Be Light!" Michael sets off to rescue Mercy from Chasm, but he faces a few obstacles along the way. 32 pgs. Full color. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 1 CBCS 8.0

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Label #21-248C197-009

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Cover by Dave Dorman. Dark Horse proudly presents the newest addition to our winning stable: Dark Horse Comics! This monthly, color anthology will feature some of the hottest properties and creators in the known universe. Some of the storylines presented in the pages of Dark Horse Comics will spin off into their own monthly series. The first issue features a Predator story by Ian Edginton and Rick Leonardi; a RoboCop tale by John Arcudi (Aliens: Genocide) and John Paul Leon that marks the beginning of a major new series; "Renegade" by Chris Claremont (X-Men) and Vince Giarrano, which will introduce characters and situations that will be used in Claremont's upcoming Aliens vs. Predator series; and "Time Cop" by Mark Verheiden (Predator: Race War), Wayne Losey, and Chris Warner (Aliens vs. Predator). Plus, a special double-gatefold cover featuring all the characters painted by none other than Dave Dorman. Don't miss placing your bets on this pony -- it's sure to be a winner! FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 2 CBCS 9.4

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Label #21-1DA1FC5-002

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Cover by Mike Mignola. Join John Arcudi (Aliens: Genocide, The Mask), red-hot newcomer John Paul Leon, Jeff Albrecht, and RoboCop for a shopping spree at Insane Izzy's. "Renegade" by Chris Claremont (X-Men) and Vince Giarrano concludes in this issue, and sets the stage for Claremont's new Aliens vs. Predator series. Also, Ian Edginton and Rick Leonardi wrap up their Predator tale. Want more? You got it! "Time Cop," written by Mark Verheiden (The American) with pencils by Phil Hester, and inks by Chris Warner (Aliens vs. Predator) rounds out this month's stable. Color cover by Mike Mignola. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 4 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-2B978A3-052

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Cover by Leo Duranona. Month after month, Dark Horse Comics brings you four times the excitement of any other comic on the planet! Think we're crazy? Wait `til you read "Mad Dogs on the Loose" by John Arcudi, Andy Dimitt, and Chris Warner. The Predator's hunting grounds move to Japan in "Blood Feud" by Neal Barrett, Jr. (Hard Looks), and Leo Duranona (Race of Scorpions). "Aliens: Horror Show" continues, written by Sarah Byam (Billi 99) with art by David Roach (2000 AD), and the second chapter of "Indiana Jones and the Shrine of the Sea Devil" continues with story and art by Gary Gianni (20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Hard Looks). Color Predator cover by Duranona. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 5 CBCS 9.6

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Label #21-1DA1FC5-005

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Cover by Dave Dorman. Tired of fad diets and boring exercise? Let Dark Horse do the work, so you won't have to. Burn fat along with "Mad Dogs on the Loose" by John Arcudi, Andy Dimitt, and Chris Warner. The Predator hunts and slims your waist in "Blood Feud" by Neal Barrett, Jr. and Leo Duranona (Race of Scorpions). "Aliens: Horror Show" continues, written by Sarah Byam (Billi 99) with art by David Roach (2000 AD) and the third chapter of "Indiana Jones and the Shrine of the Sea Devil," with story and art by Gary Gianni (20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Hard Looks). Color Indiana Jones cover painting by Gary Gianni. So good, and good for you. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 8 CBCS 9.4

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Label #21-1DA1FC5-008

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Cover by Joe Phillips and Wade Grawbadger. Dark Horse Comics introduces comicdom's newest hero, "X," a violent force against crime in the dark and gritty underbelly of the city. Also included this issue is the premiere of a new James Bond adventure, "Light of My Death," and the continuation of our "RoboCop: Invasions" and "Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi" stories. "X" marks the spot on the comic racks this month. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 9 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-2B978A3-055

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Cover by Ray Lago. This month the action comes to a head as we wrap up our "Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi" and "RoboCop: Invasions" storylines, learn a little bit more about the mysterious "X," and delve deeper into James Bond's latest travails. You won't want to miss this issue of DHC, as all four of these stories will be leading into upcoming Dark Horse miniseries. To top this issue off, we've found the perfect RoboCop cover artist in Ray Lago, who provides a truly stunning fully-painted cover. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 10 CBCS 9.6

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Label #21-1DA1FC5-010

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Cover by John Watkiss. Starting this month are two exciting new features in Dark Horse Comics. For all of you Godzilla fans out there, we've got a new two-part tale of the King of the Monsters that sets the stage for an infestation of monsters in Dark Horse's future. We've also got the beginning of a beautifully rendered three-part African story of that monomaniacal hunter of the Galaxy, Predator. As if that weren't enough, we're also wrapping up the three-part introductory story of "Who is X?" as well as bringing you Part 3 of "James Bond: Light of My Death." That's Bond. James Bond... in a very debonair color cover drawn by John Watkiss. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 13 CBCS 9.4

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Label #21-1DA1FC5-013

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Cover by Kilian Plunkett. Okay, what are the odds here? A small group of Colonial Marines, deep underground, with no usable transport and minimal firepower. Forty bazillion ill-tempered Aliens. Could be bad. Find out for sure in part 2 of "Aliens: Backsplash"! It's just a paintball game, right? Nothing to cry over. In "Predator: Bad Blood," part 2, Chris discovers that not all the players are obnoxious city slickers. Nor are they all human. Also in this issue... There's nothing wrong with doing a little research... unless your research involves the deadliest organism on Earth. Catch "The Thing from Another World: Questionable Research," part 1 of a new 4-part "Thing" series. Forget the skies -- watch your back! FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 14 CBCS 9.4

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Label #21-1DA1FC5-014

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Cover by Jim Rohn. Dark Horse Comics #14 premieres part one of "The Mark: Taking Back the Streets," a sharp-edged tale of a country torn by revolution. Lutzany's current leader, The Archon, leaves for the United States. But will he be able to return or will he become Lutzany's newest political exile? Also this month, in the final installment of "Predator: Bad Blood," the Predator decides it's time to really go to town... with a vengeance. Although laboratories are supposed to be safe, clean, and efficient, when tempers flare, accidents can happen. In part 2 of "The Thing from Another World: Questionable Research," when accidents happen, THINGS get very much out of control. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 15 CBCS 9.6

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Label #21-1DA1FC5-015

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Cover by John Higgins. "The Mark: What Goes Around" concludes in this issue of Dark Horse Comics when the Archon, Lutzany's despotic leader, finds himself in America at a time when his country is ripped apart by revolution and riot. But the Archon has his own plan and no revolution in the world can stop it now. Gerald Coile was a smuggler of Alien products -- Royal Jelly, Xeno-Zip, and... other "things." It was a lucrative occupation, but without retirement benefits, so he arranged his own retirement benefits via the Drug Enforcement Agency. In part 1 of "Aliens: Cargo," he discovers that such a plan definitely has a down side. Also, in part 3 of "The Thing from Another World: Questionable Research," the scientific team aboard the Donachek discovers that their research really can get the best of them. What can you do when your experiment has its own hidden and horrifying agenda? FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 16 CBCS 9.6

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Label #21-1DA1FC5-016

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Cover by George Pratt. Tony Vincenzo is what you might call "a family man." So is Bernie Jinks. Up until now, they had their own little disputes in the heart of Manhattan. But this time around someone's knocking off both Vincenzo's and Jinks' boys. Vincenzo's in the slammer, but he isn't telling everything. The truth is too unbelievable. But he has a plan. Don't miss this issue's premiere of "Predator: The Hunted City." Also, "Aliens: Cargo" concludes in this issue with part 2 as Coile realizes being trapped with an Alien isn't as bad as he thought -- after all, he has his wits and a five-minute head start. What more do you need when you're faced with the universe's most voracious and hungry xenomorph? In the pyrokinetic conclusion to "The Thing from Another World: Questionable Research," Douglas finally realizes what he has unleashed, and it's up to him to stop The Thing in its tracks -- even if it means sacrificing himself in the process! FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Insider Vol. 2 (1991) 17 CBCS 9.6

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Label #19-2C71484-002

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2-page Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi strip (Part 3 of 6) by Tom Veitch, Chris Gossett and Mike Barreiro

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 50 CBCS 9.2

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Label #19-2A9840C-015

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Cover by Paul Guinan. Paul Guinan's Heartbreakers have seemingly found the perfect hiding place from the corporate powerbrokers who are after Dr. Therese Sorenson's cloning technology. There's danger afoot amid the distant mining colonies of the Asteroid Belt where the good doctor and her lovely, but deadly, clones lie in waiting. Also, the mysterious Harlequin furthers his search for the missing body of this dead lover. Harlequin is written by Stephen Csutoras and illustrated by Stefano (Kafka) Gaudiano. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 55 CBCS 9.6

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Label #22-3F879FE-002

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Cover by Frank Miller. In chapter two of the prelude to John Byrne's The Next Men comic, the mutants wake up in a strange new world and discover everything they thought they knew is wrong! In Homicide, John Arcudi and Gray Morrow give Detective Ford a chance to the book on a ten-year-old case...or not. Then, Cliff Biggers, Brett Brooks and Dave Johnson unleash Earth Boys. What chance do four teenagers have against the untamed universe? Better yet...what chance does the universe have against them?! Finally, "Violent Marv" turns Frank Miller's Sin City upside down in his quest for Goldie's killer. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 56 CBCS 9.6

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Label #21-22F6136-027

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Cover by Frank Miller, John Byrne, Paul Guinan and Dave Johnson. DHP's third giant-sized annual promises to be the best one yet! Frank Miller's ongoing adventure series Sin City headlines this all-star issue, which also includes part three of the four-part introduction to The Next Men by John Byrne; a two-part prologue to Aliens: Genocide by writer John Arcudi and artists Tony Atkins and Paul Guinan (Terminator); "Eldgytha," a tale of medieval sex and savagery by Rick Geary (who also provides the issue with a stunning back cover); the wacky adventures of Cliff Biggers, Brett Brooks, and Dave Johnson's Earth Boys; a bizarre case from the private files of The Creep, by John Arcudi and Dale Eaglesham; and misguided sorcery in Jo Duffy and Jo Chacon's Fancies. This is one issue you can't afford to miss. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 61 CBCS 9.6

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Label #19-2A9840C-023

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Cover by Frank Miller. Still on the trail of Goldie's killer, Marv seeks new clues in Sin City's red light district. Story and art by Frank Miller. Only one more issue to go in this acclaimed serial! In The Creep, Oxel Karnhus brand new gun proves itself a necessary tool. Story by John Arcudi, art by Dale Eaglesham. And in Earth Boys, our four heroes leave the president a gift that keeps on giving--giving alien invaders directions to Earth, that is! Story by Cliff Biggers and Brett Brooks, art by David Johnson. Full-color cover by Frank Miller & Lynn Varley. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 67 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-2A9840C-024

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Cover by Ray Largo and Jordan Raskin . Beginning in this double-sized issue: Part 1 of a three-part lead-in to the upcoming miniseries, Predator: Race War. Story by novelist Andrew Vachss (Hard Looks), adapted by Randy Stradley (Aliens vs. Predator) and artists Jordan Raskin and John Beatty (Punisher). Also in this issue: the tragic conclusion to "An Accidental Death," by Ed Brubaker and Eric Shanower; "The Selfish Giant" (based on the Oscar Wilde short story) by P. Craig Russell; "Money For Nothing," by Jo Duffy and Maya Sakamoto; and, from Rich Hedden and Tom McWeeney's Roachmill, the wacky, behind-the-scenes-at-Dark-Horse exposé: "Zoo-Lou vs. Editor"! Cover by Ray Lago (Hellraiser). 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 68 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-2B978A3-058

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Cover by Ray Largo. In part two of the three-part introduction to "Predator: Race War," a government-sanctioned task force is tracking Predator activity across the globe, and they've come to one conclusion: You have to hire a killer to find a killer. Story by novelist Andrew Vachss (Hard Looks), adapted by Randy Stradley (Aliens vs. Predator) and artists Jordan Raskin and John Beatty (Punisher). Also: "Swimming Lessons," by Jo Duffy and Maya Sakamoto -- a tie-in to their self-published Nestrobber series; prehistoric adventure in "Paleolove," by Gary Davis; and, from Eddie Campbell, sly looks at modern life! Painted cover by Ray Lago (Hellraiser). 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 69 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-062

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Cover by Ray Largo. Meet Cross: outlaw, freelance avenger, and, when the situation calls for it, professional killer. He's just the kind of person the Predators might take an interest in -- which is why the government's Predator Task Force wants him! Next month Predator: Race War debuts as a four-issue color miniseries. Story by novelist Andrew Vachss (Hard Looks), adapted by Randy Stradley (Aliens vs. Predator) and artists Jordan Raskin and John Beatty (Punisher). Also: Jo Duffy and Maya Sakamoto's Nestrobber preview concludes, and the heroine of Gary Davis' "Paleolove" seeks a love potion from Mudwike, the dwarf. Painted cover by Ray Lago (Hellraiser). B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Dark Horse Presents Aliens (1992) 1A CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-2A9840C-026

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All of the stand-alone stories from the past issues of Dark Horse Presents in one volume, and in color for the first time! This package includes stories by Mark Verheiden and Mark A. Nelson (DHP #24), Anina Bennett and Paul Guinan (DHP # 42-43), John Arcudi and Simon Bisley (DHP 5th Anniversary Special), and Arcudi, Guinan and Tony Akins (DHP #56). This volume is colored by Rachelle Menashe and Chris Chalenor. All wrapped up in a stunning new cover painting by Simon Bisley. Cover price $4.95.

Dark Horse Presents Aliens (1992) 1B CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Platinum Edition.

Label #21-40D9BCD-038

Platinum Edition Cover price $4.95.

Darker Image (1993) 1AU CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4375738009

Unbagged edition without any cards. Red title. Cover price $2.50.

Darkhawk (1991 Marvel) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-273838A-007

Cover pencils by Mike Manley. Power Play, script by Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Mike Manley, inks by Ricardo Villagran; Chris practices with his Darkhawk powers, the family tries to manage without the father, and Chris is angry with his friends. Darkhawk walks into a trap and fights Bazin's men and Hobgoblin with Spiderman's help. Darkhawk tries to kill Hobgoblin and Spider-Man tells him off. At home, Chris gets a phone call warning him to "Beware the curse of the Darkhawk". 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Darkhold (1992 Marvel) 1U CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition. Includes supplemental materials.

Label #19-27C178C-013

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NOT-Polybagged. Cover pencils by Richard Case, inks by Mark McKenna. Rise of the Midnight Sons Part 4: Black Letter, script by Christian Cooper, pencils by Richard Case, inks by Mark McKenna; Vicki Montesi discovers an ancient order of evil. Continued from Morbius #1; Continued in Nightstalkers #1. 1 part of a six-part poster by Andy Kubert. 52 pgs. Cover price $2.75.

Darkstars (1992 DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2A91623-049

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First the Green Lantern Corps protected the universe alone. Then, L.E.G.I.O.N. joined the fight. Now, a new group of intergalactic warriors makes its presence known to Earth. They are the DARKSTARS and one of their number, Ferrin Colos, has been sent to Earth on a mission of grave importance. But not even his superiors are sure he's up to the job! DARKSTARS is firmly established in the heart of the DC Universe, its officers functioning as counterpoints for the Green Lantern Corps. Created and written by Michael Jan Friedman, with art by Larry Stroman and Scott Hanna. Cover by Travis Charest, Stroman and Hanna. New Format. Cover price $1.75.

Deadline U.S.A. (1992 Dark Horse 2nd Series) 8 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2A9840C-027

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Hang loose, pilgrim - Stone Cold DEADLINE U.S.A. #8 comin' right back at ya! This issue presents the cosmic conclusion to D'israeli's Timulo, the mutant madness of Dave Cooper's My Life as a Rhythmatist, the extramarital exploits of Johnny Nemo by Peter Milligan and Brett Ewins, plus work by Julie Hollings, Shaky Kane, Brian Iverson, Nick Abadzis, Phil Hester, and more! And don't forget to bone up on the alternative music feature, tiger - there'll be a test later! Cover price $3.95.

Deadpool The Circle Chase (1993) 1D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-0167452-050

Direct Edition. The Circle Chase Round 1: Ducks in a Row - Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art and Cover by Joe Madureira and Mark Farmer. Sporting an outrageous cover -- an embossed figure of Deadpool is positioned leaning against a full cover sized embossed logo. This series pits Deadpool against Juggernaut, Black Tom Cassidy, Nyko and a wicked new villain, Slayback! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.