Comic books September 1991

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"Mud and Glory" Part 4 of 6. Script by Bob Harris. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Ron Lim and Tom Palmer. As the Brethren close in on their conquest of Earth, the Avengers close in on their closely guarded secret! Inside Thane Ector's citadel, Sersi reads the Brethren's sacred scrolls to learn more about the alien race. However, her history lesson is interrupted by a furious, jealous, and attacking Sybyl Dorn! Meanwhile 250,000 miles away in the blue area of the moon, Henry Pym begins to put two and two together as T'Challa and Hank McCoy report their discoveries (through the myriad of ecosystems) on the Collector's ship! Could the Brethren's weakness be a simple matter of biology? And at Avengers Mansion, Crystal arrives ready to join the team! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and the Watcher. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Black Knight, Black Panther, Black Widow, Captain America, Henry Pym, Hercules, Iron Man, Quasar, Rage, Sersi, and the Vision. 40 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. "Infectious Compulsions" Part 5 of 6. Script by Bob Harris. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Ron Lim and Tom Palmer. Hank Pym and his fellow avengers return to their Fifth Avenue headquarters with the Collector in tow and the secret of the Brethren exposed! Now Earth's Mightiest Heroes just need to develop a plan to beat the bacteria-based Brethren, and then this crisis will be over! Thanks to Sersi's influence, Thane Ector has second thoughts about his ruthless heritage…until he sees the Brethren's captor, the Collector, in the company of the Avengers! The sight of the ancient elder infuriates the leader of the Brethren, and he orders the final assault on Avengers Mansion! So, the battle lines are drawn…twelve avengers and one collector vs. the Brethren for the life of the world! Cameo appearance by the Watcher. (Note: The cover incorrectly identifies this issue as part 4 of the Collection Obsession storyline. Avengers 338 is part 5. This issue includes a full-page ad for the first issue of the new X-men series.) 40 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Newsstand Edition. "Infectious Compulsions" Part 5 of 6. Script by Bob Harris. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Ron Lim and Tom Palmer. Hank Pym and his fellow avengers return to their Fifth Avenue headquarters with the Collector in tow and the secret of the Brethren exposed! Now Earth's Mightiest Heroes just need to develop a plan to beat the bacteria-based Brethren, and then this crisis will be over! Thanks to Sersi's influence, Thane Ector has second thoughts about his ruthless heritage…until he sees the Brethren's captor, the Collector, in the company of the Avengers! The sight of the ancient elder infuriates the leader of the Brethren, and he orders the final assault on Avengers Mansion! So, the battle lines are drawn…twelve avengers and one collector vs. the Brethren for the life of the world! Cameo appearance by the Watcher. (Note: The cover incorrectly identifies this issue as part 4 of the Collection Obsession storyline. Avengers 338 is part 5. This issue includes a full-page ad for the first issue of the new X-men series.) 40 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Operation: Overlords" Part 5 of 5. Guest-starring Sunfire. Story by Roy and Dann Thomas. Art by David Ross and Tim Dzon. Cover by Tom Morgan. It's the wild finish to the Pacific Overlords storyline! Seven Avengers plus Spider-woman, Sunfire, and the Living Lightning make their last stand vs. Dr. Demonicus and his minions. Can the Avengers triumph? 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Written by Steven Grant. Art and cover by Vince Giarrano. The noose around Conrad Bremen's neck gets tighter: Mr. Peck's got a strange visitor named Oswald...Peck's daughter knows a little too much about Connie..the F.B.I. wants to know about those letters he's been writing...and there's a strange rumor traveling through Dallas about an assassination... B&W. Cover price $2.25.

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Barbie becomes a stranger in a strange van in this exciting encounter with a music tour van. By Lisa Trusiani, Anna-Maria Cool and James Brock. Cover by Amanda Conner and Roy Richardson. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover pencils by Amanda Conner, inks by Roy Richardson. "Barbie Is Never Late," script by Barbara Slate, pencils by Gavin Curtis, inks by John Lucas; Barbie's photo shoot runs late and Ken worries about what is holding Barbie up. "The Tune-Up," script by Barbara Slate, pencils by Gavin Curtis, inks by John Lucas; Barbie brings her car in for a checkup and all the sales people try to sell her a new car. "The Bicycle Race," script by Barbara Slate, pencils by Amanda Conner, inks by John Lucas; Ken participates in a bicycle race but loses the lead to rescue a turtle. "If There's A Will, There's A Way," script by Barbara Slate, pencils by Amanda Conner, inks by John Lucas; While Skipper is recovering from a broken leg, she joins wheel-chair basketball team. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

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Part 2 of the 3-part 'Shadow Box,' continued from the previous issue. The streets of Gotham erupt as Triad gangs battle the Ghost Dragons for underworld supremacy, while Batman tries to keep Robin out of King Snake's way! Continued next issue. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Tom Lyle and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Lyle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

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Part 3 of the 3-part 'Shadow Box,' continued from the previous issue. King Snake wants Robin dead, but he'll have to go through Batman to get him...while the murderous Lynx does her best to help destroy the Boy Wonder. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Tom Lyle and Scott Hanna. Cover by Lyle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

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Faith, Part 2 of 3. A vigilante group, led by a man whose life Batman saved, is out to help clean up Gotham, much to the dismay of Commissioner Gordon and Wayne family friend Leslie Thompkins, who condemns all vigilantes...including Batman! Written by Mike W. Barr, with art by Bart Sears and Randy Elliott. Cover by Sears. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.75.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $259.99 View scans Paper: White Label #4372880021 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

With free poster insert. "Dangerous Secret," script by Lynn Charles, pencils by David Lapham, inks Stan Drake; Sherri Martel tries to undermine the workout of Randy Savage for the Ultimate Warrior. "Victory At Tea," script by Bill Taylor, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Paul Credick; Luke and Butch, collectively known as The Bushwhackers, encounter Brian Knobbs and Jerry Saggs of the Nasty Boys at a formal banquet; The banquet devolves into a brawl. With free poster insert. 60 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

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The Baum Bugle: A Journal of Oz (1991) Volume 35 #2 (whole number 101) is published three times annually by The International Wizard of Oz Club. Front cover: A detail from a portrait of Ruth Plumly Thompson painted in 1916 by William G. Krieghoff, 40 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.

The lives of the Beatles are traced, year-by-year and month-by-month, from 1969 to the middle of 1971. The Beatles call it quits with Let It Be and Abbey Road, then struggle to start individual lives and solo careers. Written by Todd Loren; art by Mike Sagara. Awesome silver-ink wraparound cover by Scott Jackson, inspired by the White Album. Black and white; 32 pages. Mature readers. Cover price $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Alison Flood. "The Date," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty is less than charmed with Archie's excessive frugality on their date. "Betty" answers reader letters, art by Dan DeCarlo. "Symbols," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty discusses the benefits and effects symbols have on our life. "Who Needs A Boyfriend?," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; After having a fight with Archie at the beach, Betty is consoled by her friend, Wendy. Betty's Beach Snaps fashion page by Dan DeCarlo. "Great Balls Of Fire," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Veronica criticizes Betty for being unfeminine for practicing baseball, but Archie's reaction to Betty's prowess changes her tune. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

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Canadian Price Variant. $1.20 cover price. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Alison Flood. "The Date," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty is less than charmed with Archie's excessive frugality on their date. "Betty" answers reader letters, art by Dan DeCarlo. "Symbols," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty discusses the benefits and effects symbols have on our life. "Who Needs A Boyfriend?," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; After having a fight with Archie at the beach, Betty is consoled by her friend, Wendy. Betty's Beach Snaps fashion page by Dan DeCarlo. "Great Balls Of Fire," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Veronica criticizes Betty for being unfeminine for practicing baseball, but Archie's reaction to Betty's prowess changes her tune. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.20.

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Written by Mike Pellowski , Frank Doyle, and George Gladir. Art by Dan DeCarlo, Henry Scarpelli, Alison Flood, Henry Scarpelli, and Rudy Lapick. Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood. When Veronica hears that Betty and Archie plan to run together on the Woodland Nature Trail, she invites herself along to make sure all they do is run. Betty gives Veronica a demonstration on how comparison shopping can reduce one's food bill. Betty is teaching a photography class to elementary school girls and Veronica wants to see the results of her work. Veronica doubts Betty's claim that a jade necklace she wears is a good luck charm until circumstances seem to provide proof. Editor Gorelick outlines his travel itinerary for the month, then promotes Archie Giant Series #622 and #624. Betty & Veronica advice column, art by Dan DeCarlo. Checks, Stripes And Dots fashion page with Veronica, art by Dan DeCarlo. 36 pages, full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Canadian Price Variant. $1.20 cover price. Written by Mike Pellowski , Frank Doyle, and George Gladir. Art by Dan DeCarlo, Henry Scarpelli, Alison Flood, Henry Scarpelli, and Rudy Lapick. Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood. When Veronica hears that Betty and Archie plan to run together on the Woodland Nature Trail, she invites herself along to make sure all they do is run. Betty gives Veronica a demonstration on how comparison shopping can reduce one's food bill. Betty is teaching a photography class to elementary school girls and Veronica wants to see the results of her work. Veronica doubts Betty's claim that a jade necklace she wears is a good luck charm until circumstances seem to provide proof. Editor Gorelick outlines his travel itinerary for the month, then promotes Archie Giant Series #622 and #624. Betty & Veronica advice column, art by Dan DeCarlo. Checks, Stripes And Dots fashion page with Veronica, art by Dan DeCarlo. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.20.

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Canadian Edition. $1.65 cover price. Softcover digest, 4 7/8" x 6 5/8", 128 pages, full color. Cover price $1.65.

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b&w. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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The color comic book adaptation of the bodacious film event starring none other than...ta daaa...Bill & Ted! Everything's bogus when they're killed and replaced by robots! Written by Evan Dorkin, with art by Dorkin, Stephen DeStefano, Marie Severin and Ron Boyd. Cover by Dorkin. 80 pages. Cover price $2.95.

Written by SARAH E. BYAM. Art and cover by TIM SALE. The year is 1999. After 20 years of government by advertising, America is in the throes of a second great depression. 19-year-old Billi Chadam chooses to take on a corrupt world with nothing more than an oversized caballero costume and a Toleado sword. Determined to crush her youthful resistance are no less than the Pentagon, the Mafia, the union and Eric Veyhunder - a corporate mogul who makes Genghis Kahn look like a kitten! Cover price $3.50.

Cover by DIsraeli. Edited by Stuart Green. Stories by Warren Ellis, Glenn Dakin, Paul Chadwick, Michael T. Gilbert, DIsraeli, and William Messner-Loebs. Influential British indie comics magazine. Lazarus Churchyard by Ellis and DIsraeli; reprints of Gilberts Mr. Monster and Chadwicks Concrete, plus a Concrete poster. 8 1/2 in. x 11 in., 64 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.95.

Volume 3 - Issue 8. "The Video Magazine." In this issue: Sci-Fi Special, '50's paranoia flicks, Out of this world fashions, Star Trek's 25th Anniversary.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $325.00 View scans Paper: White Label #2044977004

Cover art by Jeff Smith. Untitled story, script and art by Jeff Smith; While babysitting Miz Possum's children, Bone is chased by Rat Creatures, is saved by the Dragon and finally finds Thorn. This is a first printing. Most issues from #1-12, and possible some beyond, have been reprinted. Reprints may be identified by a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc. printing notice inside the comic. 28 pgs. $2.95. This is a first printing. Most issues from #1-12, and possible some beyond, have been reprinted. Reprints may be identified by a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc. printing notice inside the comic. Cover price $2.95.

Signed by Charles Vess

1st printing. Collects Book of Night (1987) #1-3.

Story and art by Charles Vess.

In the fantasy tradition of The Lord of the Rings comes this collection of magical tales, featuring "The Children of the Stars" and several pieces of Vess' short fiction previously uncollected.

This beautifully illustrated 112-page edition is presented in black-and-white and is written and illustrated by Charles Vess. This deluxe, hardcover edition comes in a slipcase with foil stamping, features new end papers, and is limited to 500 numbered copies signed by Vess.

Hardcover (Slipcase), 112 pages, B&W.

NOTE: LImited to 500 copies.

Cover price $49.95.

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1st printing. Collects Book of Night (1987) #1-3.

Story and art by Charles Vess.

In the fantasy tradition of The Lord of the Rings comes this collection of magical tales, featuring "The Children of the Stars" and several pieces of Vess' short fiction previously uncollected.

Softcover, 112 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $12.95.

Written by James Dean Smith and Stephen Genter. Art and cover by James Dean Smith. Boris meets Grug the Caveman; Dream sequence where Boris, Dave and Jim meet Caveman Grog. They also encounter some dinosaurs and a sabre-toothed squirrel; Elsewhere, Peter sits by a pool surrounded by pretty women. 36 pages, B&W. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.