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California Raisins 3-D (1988) 1A CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4728858013

First printing. Story by Bobbi JG Weiss, credited as Weissworks. Art by Chris Miller, David Cody Weiss, Jeff Marghart and Andy Ice. Sometimes listed as Blackthorne 3-D Series (1985) #31. Blackthorne Publishing presents a series of 3-D comics featuring the popular 1980s advertising spokesfruit The California Raisins. Inspired by the Claymation commercials that also spun off albums, merchandise and TV specials, Stretch, Beebop, A.C., and Red have adventures in sunny California. Big Burger and his fast-food sidekicks plot to take over Raisinville, but the musical foursome opposes them with the power of dried grapes. 32 pages, B&W with 3-D effects. Cover price $2.50.

Jerry Iger's Classic National Comics SC (1985 Blackthorne) 1-1ST FN- 5.5

1st printing. Black-and-white reprint of Jerry Iger's National Comics # 1. Features Uncle Sam (by Will Eisner), Prop Powers, Sally O'Neil, Kid Dixon, Merlin the Magician, Wonder Boy, Cyclone, Pen Miller the Cartoonist Detective, Paul Bunyan, Windy Breeze, and Kid Patrol. Softcover, 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

Roachmill (1986 Blackthorne) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4556886014

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Story by Rich Hedden and Tom McWeeney. Art by Rich Hedden and Tom McWeeney. Cover by Tom McWeeney. Blackthorne Publishing presents the debut of this fondly regarded series about a mutated exterminator in 30th century New York. By this point in history, the line between humans and aliens has blurred - as has the line between pest exterminators and hit men. This is Roachmill's line of work, and his extra arms just mean he can hold more guns. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.