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Chaos Effect Omega (1994) 1B CBCS 9.4 Gold title Variant

Paper: White

Gold Edition.

Label #24-11A7DFA-006

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Gold Edition (Chaos in gold letters, not red). Magnus arrives from the future with the disk meant to restore Solar long enough to end the chaos destroying the Earth in "From Chaos Comes...Order." Continued from Chaos Effect Alpha (1994) #1. Continues in Chaos Effect Epilogue (1994) #1. Script by Bob Layton. Art by Bernard Chang & Jerry Ordway. Appearances by Geomancer, Archer, Armstrong, Shadowman, Doctor Mirage and more. 5-page epilogue by Bob Hall, Don Perlin & Gonzalo Mayo. Cover by Dan Jurgens & Jerry Ordway. Cover price $2.25.

Charlemagne (1994) 1 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-2B9A632-001

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Cover by Adam Pollina. Fire Will Come..., script by Jim Shooter (plot), Philip Nutman (plot); Adam Pollina (plot), Deborah Purcell (plot), and D. G. Chichester (plot, script), pencils by Adam Pollina, inks by Mike Witherby; In 1973 a young boy named Charles Smith decides to find his older brother who is serving in Vietnam and who has been reported as KIA; He makes the journey alone and finds his brother alive in a Vietnamese Village; American Soldiers attack killing the older Smith and leaving young Charles in a Coma. 52 pgs., full color. $3.25. Cover price $3.25.

Charlemagne (1994) 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

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Label #19-2B9A632-003

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Cover pencils by Adam Pollina, inks by Mike Witherby. The Dance of Eternity, script by D. G. Chichester, pencils by Adam Pollina, inks by Mike Witherby; Charlemagne is sought out by War Dancer who explains that Charlemagne received his powers to defend his reality from the War Dancer himself; They then face off in ritual combat. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Chromium Man (1994) 1B CBCS 9.4

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Ashcan Edition. (#38087/50000).

Label #19-2A98398-021

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Special Ashcan Edition. Limited to 50,000 copies. Individually numbered. Untitled story, script by John Riley, art by Adam Pollina; Kaanar is forced to reveal his true identity when his wife is caught and imprisoned for demonstrating and he is forced to use his powers to rescue her. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Chromium Man (1994) 2 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-2A98398-022

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Chromium Man (1994) 3 CBCS 9.8

(#22248/25000).

Label #19-2A98398-025

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Chromium Man (1994) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

(#12145/27000).

Label #19-2A98398-027

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Cover pencils by Adam Pollina, inks by Bobby Rae. Bonds And Choices, script by John Riley, pencils by Adam Pollina, inks by Jason Felix; In order to save his kidnapped wife, Chromium Man is ordered to kill thousands of people for the Phylenites, but will he do it? 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Chromium Man (1994) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

(#24502/25000).

Label #19-2A98398-028

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Cover pencils by Adam Pollina, inks by Bobby Rae. Breaking Point, script by John Riley, pencils by Manuel Torrado, inks by Michael Davis and Bad Boy Studios; Chromium Man rescues his wife from the Phylenites. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Comics Debut (1993) 1 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-47D43C8-001

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Comics Greatest World Catalyst Agents Of Change (1993) 1 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-2B978A3-045

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#4 of Golden City. George Perez cover. Comics Greatest World GOLDEN CITY WEEK 2: #1-Rebel #2-Mecha #3-Titan #4-Catalyst (Agents of Change) Cover price $1.00.

Comics Greatest World Mecha (1993) 1 CBCS 9.4

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Label #19-2B978A3-039

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#2 of Golden City. Dave Johnson cover. Comics Greatest World GOLDEN CITY WEEK 2: #1-Rebel #2-Mecha #3-Titan #4-Catalyst (Agents of Change) Cover price $1.00.

Comics Greatest World Monster (1993) 1 CBCS 9.4

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Label #19-2B978A3-046

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#4 of Arcadia. Comics Greatest World ARCADIA WEEK 1: #1-X #2-Pit Bulls #3-Ghost #4-Monster Cover price $1.00.

Comics Greatest World Pit Bulls (1993) 1 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-3478A78-002

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#2 of Arcadia. Comics Greatest World ARCADIA WEEK 1: #1-X #2-Pit Bulls #3-Ghost #4-Monster Cover price $1.00.

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

Paper: Off white to white

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

Paper: White

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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

Paper: White

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

Paper: White

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

Paper: White

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

Paper: White

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

Paper: White

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

Paper: White

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

Staple rust.

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.

Cyberforce (1993 2nd Series) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4402527011

Regular Edition cover. Killer Instinct Part 2. Marc Silvestri art. Cover price $1.95.

CyberRad (1991 1st Series) 7 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

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

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side edge crack

Label #19-2BC24B4-025

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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

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

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

Paper: White

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.

Daredevil the Man without Fear (1993) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-2D520EC-033

The Kingpin's child slavery ring is exposed, and Hell's Kitchen gets a defender by the name of...Daredevil. Part 5 of 5. Script by Frank Miller, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Al Williamson. Stick cameo. Humorous phone conversation recollections written by Romita Jr. Deleted pages by Romita Jr. and Williamson from #4. Unseen cover to #4 by Romita Jr. and Williamson. Book is dedicated to the memory of Dom 'Mickey' Romita. 25 pages of story. Romita Jr./Williamson cover. Red foil and embossing on cover. Cover price $2.95.

Dark Dominion (1993 Defiant) 1A CBCS 9.8 James

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Slab: Scuffing on back of case

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

Paper: White

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 Dominion (1993 Defiant) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2A98398-034

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Written by Janet Jackson (not to be confused with the singer). Art by Charlie Adlard and Keith S. Wilson. Cover art by Charlie Adlard and Mike Witherby. "Bad Moon Rising." Michael goes in search of a mysterious young woman who has teleported from another dimension. However, others are searching for her too, including Chasm. 32 pgs. Full color. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Dominion (1993 Defiant) 7 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2A98398-035

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Written by Len Wein. Art by J.G. Jones (First comics work) and Mike Barreiro. Cover art: Unknown. "Vexed!" Michael battles the demon Vex and his minions. A fellow dweller of the quantum field takes Michael to heal a powerful being named Galahad. 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

Paper: Off white to white

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

Paper: White

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

Paper: White

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

Paper: White

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

Paper: White

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

Paper: White

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

Paper: White

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

Paper: White

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

Paper: White

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

Paper: White

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 Comics (1992) 17 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-017

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Cover by Bill Hughes. To his tribe, Suom isn't yet a man. But he has seen the Night Reaper, whose hideous reign of fear and death strikes at night and steals away by morning. Only Suom has seen the face of the Reaper and survived, and only he can conquer this beast in part one of "Alien," featuring beautiful art by Paul Mendoza and the story of a horrifying coming of age by John Arcudi. It was a time before the fall of the Republic and the rise of the Empire. Dark Horse Comics is proud to debut "Droids," its latest Star Wars tale, featuring C-3PO and R2-D2, caught in the crossfire between Olag, a ruthless trader, and a deadly battle droid. Part 2 of "Predator: The Hunted City" continues as Max is pursued by warring families, each intent on discovering who or... what... has been killing them off. The only thing they know for sure is that Max knows more than he's telling -- and they'll beat it out of him if they have to. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 18 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-018

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Cover by Paul Mendoza. Dark Horse Comics #18 features part 2 of "Alien," John Arcudi's terrifying tale of a village ripped apart by the mysterious Night Reaper. Young Suom and his hunting party finally locate the beast, but it may be the last thing they ever do. In part 2 of "Droids," IG-88, the infamous battledroid, forces R2-D2 to help steal a spaceship in a daring escape from the Hosk space station. And finally, everybody on the streets knows that Tony Vincenzo always finishes a fight. In the taut conclusion to "Predator: The Hunted City," he gets his chance. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 19 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-019

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Cover by Rick Leonardi and Jimmy Palmioti. Strap in and hold on, because Dark Horse Comics is about to catapult you back to Arcadia and the mysterious vigilante known only as X. X's debut in Dark Horse Comics #8 rocked the world of comics, and we're about to do it again with a new, stunning tale of deceit, double-cross, and revenge in "Welcome to the Jungle"! Next, after a daring escape in a stolen spaceship from the moonbase Hosk, Artoo-Detoo, See-Threepio, and their damaged battledroid captor are pursued by the ruthless Olag Greck. The battledroid proves to be an elusive quarry, but Olag Greck has a Corellian pilot who is determined to score a direct hit! Don't miss this final chapter in the "Star Wars: Droids" tale! And, in part 3 of John Arcudi's "Alien," the Faceless One may have saved Suom and Shius from the deadly Night Reaper, but at what cost to them, their village, and the future of Suom's tribe? FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 21 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-021

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Cover by Nelson. This issue of Dark Horse Comics showcases Mecha, in his first solo run in nearly a year. As one of Golden City's and -- more importantly -- Grace's superheroes, Mecha goes where he's told to go, and in "Urban Renewal," the action takes him to Chicago to stop a team of city-wrecking supervillians. Also, in the blood and dust-streaked conclusion to "Predator: Blood on Two-Witch Mountain," Enoch's grandfather faces his own devil under the hot desert sun. And don't expect the Predator to lose this time! FC. Cover price $2.50.