Comic books August 1988

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "If Wishes Were Horses" Part 1 of 4. Script by Walt Simonson. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The cataclysmic clash with the Leviathan is over! But Earth's Mightiest Heroes have suffered staggering losses. Marrina has tragically perished. Prince Namor has left the team in anguish. Captain Marvel is badly emaciated. And the Black Knight begins suffering from the curse of the ebony blade. Needless to say morale is near an all-time low as only Doctor Druid, She-Hulk, and Thor can answer the call to duty. Right now the Avengers would be extremely vulnerable to an attack from one of their long-time foes! And inauspiciously Ravonna and about a half dozen Kangs have something in the works! The beautiful time traveler's instrument of deception is none other than…the Avengers' new chairman, Doctor Druid! Cameo appearances by Frank Rambeau and Maria Rambeau. (Notes: Captain Marvel's serious medical condition ends her long service on the Avengers' active roster dating back to Avengers 227. Her recovery takes place in Captain Marvel (2nd series) 1.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $375.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White Label #4741504025 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by NJ Comics

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $125.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White Label #4698839005 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by NJ Comics

Add to cart VF 8.0 $37.00 View scan Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Direct Edition. Tales to Astonish Part 3 of 4. "The Voice of Doom" Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Al Milgrom (layouts) and Mike Machlan (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Mike Machlan. At the end of last issue, the Avengers escaped Hungary! But then they crash landed into neighboring Latveria! Oh no, talk about going from the frying pan into the fire! And now Earth's Mightiest Heroes stand before Doctor Doom! However it's not Victor von Doom! It's the 9-year old Kristoff who thinks he's Dr. Doom! Kristoff wants the Avengers to defend Latveria against an attack from the "imposter" Doom! But Khonshu convinces him otherwise! In the meantime, Hawkeye and Mockingbird have a chance to discuss the Phantom Rider's mysterious death in 1876. And the conversation does not go well to say the least. Appearance by Quicksilver. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Dr. Pym, MoonKnight, Scarlet Witch, Tigra, Vision, Wonder Man, and the Wasp. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Newsstand Edition. Tales to Astonish Part 3 of 4. "The Voice of Doom" Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Al Milgrom (layouts) and Mike Machlan (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Mike Machlan. At the end of last issue, the Avengers escaped Hungary! But then they crash landed into neighboring Latveria! Oh no, talk about going from the frying pan into the fire! And now Earth's Mightiest Heroes stand before Doctor Doom! However it's not Victor von Doom! It's the 9-year old Kristoff who thinks he's Dr. Doom! Kristoff wants the Avengers to defend Latveria against an attack from the "imposter" Doom! But Khonshu convinces him otherwise! In the meantime, Hawkeye and Mockingbird have a chance to discuss the Phantom Rider's mysterious death in 1876. And the conversation does not go well to say the least. Appearance by Quicksilver. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Dr. Pym, MoonKnight, Scarlet Witch, Tigra, Vision, Wonder Man, and the Wasp. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Tales to Astonish 3 of 4. Guest-starring Wasp, Vision, and Scarlet Witch. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Al Milgrom and Mike Machlan. The Avengers are now house guests of the monarch of Latveria, Doctor Doom. As the nefarious arch-villain, now in the body of the nine year old Kristoff, studies his guests, Moon Knight unleashes the god Khonshu to stalk the halls of Doom. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Vol. 1, Issue 1. Circa August, 1988. Premiere issue of this notable Barbie doll collector magazine, chocked full of history and reference. Profusely illustrated with color and black & white photos. 8 1/2" x 11". 50 pages. Cover price $4.95.

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The 'Dumpster Slasher' meets his ultimate fate, while Robin starts to get reckless in "Just Desserts". Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Mark Bright, inks by Joe Rubinstein and Steve Mitchell. Jerry Bingham cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

2nd or later printing. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition with $1.00 cover price. The 'Dumpster Slasher' meets his ultimate fate, while Robin starts to get reckless in "Just Desserts". Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Mark Bright, inks by Joe Rubinstein and Steve Mitchell. Jerry Bingham cover. 1st printing. Cover price $1.00.

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Book one of a four-issue series, "Ordeal" finds Batman prisoner of a religious cult led by Deacon Joseph Blackfire. The cult tries to break Batman's will and have him join in their cause. Prestige format, written by Jim Starlin with art by Bernie Wrightson. Cover price $3.50.

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Warner Books Edition

1st printing. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #404-407.

Written by Frank Miller. Art by David Mazzucchelli and Richmond Lewis.

Featuring the early days of Batman by the man who brought you his last. A 25-year-old Bruce Wayne returns to Gotham after 12 years abroad, while Lieutenant James Gordon joins a corrupt Gotham police force. Bruce Wayne dons the cape and cowl for the first time to take the fight to the criminal element. Harvey Dent appears as Assistant District Attorney and Selina Kyle becomes Catwoman.

Softcover, 100 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.95.

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Warner Books Edition

2nd and later printings. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #404-407.

Written by Frank Miller. Art by David Mazzucchelli and Richmond Lewis.

Featuring the early days of Batman by the man who brought you his last. A 25-year-old Bruce Wayne returns to Gotham after 12 years abroad, while Lieutenant James Gordon joins a corrupt Gotham police force. Bruce Wayne dons the cape and cowl for the first time to take the fight to the criminal element. Harvey Dent appears as Assistant District Attorney and Selina Kyle becomes Catwoman.

Softcover, 100 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.95.

Flip-Side! Story by John Stephenson. Art and cover by Andy Ice. Blackthorne Publishing presents a licensed comic based on Hasbros short-lived Battle Beasts toy line. Horny Toad, Gargantuan Gorilla, and Knight Owl are forced to fight artificial duplicates of themselves. Final issue of the series. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

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No. 1441 - 1988. 5.25" x 6.75", 68 pages, B&W.

Add to cart Very Good $4.00 View scans Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

No. 1442 - 1988. 5.25" x 6.75", 68 pages, B&W.

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No. 1443 - 1988. 5.25" x 6.75", 68 pages, B&W.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $2.65 View scans Staple rust: Slight.

No. 1444 - 1988. 5.25" x 6.75", 68 pages, B&W.

The Beatles Book (also known as Beatles Monthly) was a long-running fanzine produced by Beat Publications that was dedicated to the legacy of the incredible pop-culture phenomenon known as The Beatles. First published in August 1963, the magazine ran until production stopped with the 77th issue published in December,1969. It was revived in May, 1976, reprinting the first 77 issues with a few pages of added content. Beat Publications then continued producing new issues in October, 1982 until the publication ultimately ceased production with issue #321 printed in January, 2003. 6" x 8", 46 pages, B&W.

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Featuring: Strontium Dog in "The Killing" by Alan Grant & Carlos Ezquerra; Judge Dredd by John Wagner, Alan Grant & Carlos Ezquerra. Judge Dredd cover by Cliff Robinson.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "Magic Mania," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Veronica's date with Archie is ruined when he shows up handcuffed to Betty. Sunkist Fun Fruits Jungle ad with the Archie gang. "Sand Blast," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Archie recruit volunteers to build a sand castle in the Riverdale Mall to raise money for charity. "A Date To Remember," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Archie keeps his spending low while on a date with Betty so he'll have money to spend on Veronica later in the week. Wyler's ad with The Archies. "Blonde Bombshell," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Betty's afternoon on the beach is interrupted by some bullies. "Betty" answers reader letters, art by Dan DeCarlo. Public service ad for AIDS awareness with the Archie gang, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

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Written by Frank Doyle, Hal Smith, George Gladir, and Frank Doyle. Art by Dan DeCarlo and Jim DeCarlo. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. The boys and the girls trade barbs over whose fantasizing is more pathetic. Betty and Veronica review student-made short films (a la Siskel & Ebert). Veronica obsessively spends the afternoon searching for some game she can beat Betty at. While guiding their canoe down a river, Betty and Veronica encounter a young man fishing. Surprise Ending Sunkist ad with the Archie gang. Let's Do The Fruit Slush Mush Wylers ad with The Archies. Health Education public service announcement with the Archie gang, art by Dan DeCarlo. 36 pages, full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Canadian Price Variant. 95¢ cover price. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.95.

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Vol. 7, No. 4 - August, 1988. 5.5" x 8.5", 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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Cover by Tim Hamilton. "Hollywoodland," script by Gerard Jones, pencils by Bryon Carson, inks by Mike Roberts; Willis meets movie stars and gangsters, but it'll be a while before he goes home. 36 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.95.

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1st printing. Howard Chaykin art & script. See also - Big Black Kiss. Cover price $1.25.

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2nd printing or later. Howard Chaykin art & script. See also - Big Black Kiss. Cover price $1.25.

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Add to cart FN- 5.5 $6.60

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $61.00 View scans Paper: White Label #4718832004 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. "For Duty, For Honor, For Country!" Written by Peter B. Gillis. Art by Denys Cowan and Sam DeLaRosa. The neighboring country of Azania, a nation that practices apartheid, is reeling from a series of murders. The number one suspect is the Black Panther, king of Wakanda. So, Azania sends a squad of their finest super agents, The Supremacists, to take the Wakandan king down. Meanwhile, the Black Panther is at his weakest, as the Panther God has seemingly abandoned him. Can T'Challa survive the attack of his super powered foes and win back the trust of his people? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

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Newsstand Edition. "For Duty, For Honor, For Country!" Written by Peter B. Gillis. Art by Denys Cowan and Sam DeLaRosa. The neighboring country of Azania, a nation that practices apartheid, is reeling from a series of murders. The number one suspect is the Black Panther, king of Wakanda. So, Azania sends a squad of their finest super agents, The Supremacists, to take the Wakandan king down. Meanwhile, the Black Panther is at his weakest, as the Panther God has seemingly abandoned him. Can T'Challa survive the attack of his super powered foes and win back the trust of his people? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Fanzine - Published and Edited by Gerald Page.

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Last $1.75 issue. Cover art by Mark Wheatley. Count Dracula, script by Rickey Shanklin, pencils by Neil Vokes, inks by Mark Wheatley; Dracula persuades gypies to defend his home. Dracula: Drawing Blood, pencils by Dave Hooper, Adam Hughes, George Kochell, Damon Willis, Dave Dorman, Mark Wheatley, and Tom Lyle, inks by Dave Hooper, Mark Wheatley, George Kochell, Damon Willis, and Mark Wheatley; A young artist dreams of Dracula - and wonders what kind of dreams Dracula has. Dracula 2199, script by Rickey Shanklin, pencils by Damon Willis, inks by Bob Downs. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.