Comic books 2003 w/ month not specified

This Swedish language version of Lee Falk's Phantom has been ongoing since 1950.

This Swedish language version of Lee Falk's Phantom has been ongoing since 1950.

This Swedish language version of Lee Falk's Phantom has been ongoing since 1950.

1st printing. Written by Stephen Weiner. Art by Jeff Smith. It took a few years of false starts but now it's official: the graphic novel form is the fastest growing new category of publishing; rising, in fact, like a meteor! Stephen Weiner, author of The 101 Best Graphic Novels, takes you on a historical tour of this format, with a bit of background on comics as a whole. Softcover, 80 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Cover price $9.95.

Cover art by Ed Coutts. "The Missing Masque," script by Paul Monsky, art by Ed Coutts; When Diana Adams disappears from the streets she protects, Rio Rita and the Blue Bulleteer search for The Missing Masque, but will they rescue her, or join in her fate? "Diplomacy," script by Mark Heike, pencils by Gianluca Cerutelli, inks by Silas Dixon; Yankee Girl fills in for Ms. V. at a political meet-and-greet and ends up in hot water; this vintage Golden Age tale starring Miss Victory is a never-previously-reprinted Charles Quinlan production, last seen in Holyoke Comics' "Veribest Sureshot #1, circa 1945. "Worlds of Justice, Part 2: Evil Invaders From a Parallel Dimension" text story by Jason Greenfield. 40 pgs., B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Cover art by Will Meugniot. "Out of the Past," script by Gianluca Cerutelli, Mark Heike, and Stephanie Heike, pencils by Gianluca Cerutelli, inks by Jeff Austin; Miss Victory, She-Cat, Blue Bulleteer, Rio Rita and The Blonde Bomber face off against the awesome mystical power of Rathschilde, the weird, giant sorceress; Where does she get her strange powers, and what is her connection to Rio Rita's past? "Machinations," script by Mark Heike, art by Chris Allen; Nightveil faces an unseen enemy in the limbo void. Untitled Rio Rita story, art by Jack Kamen; reprinted from Fight Comics (Fiction House, 1940 series) #63. Untitled Mary America story, script and art by Will Meugniot. "Worlds of Justice, Part 3: The Hallways of Infinity" Nightman text story by Jason Greenfield. 40 pgs., B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Cover art by Mark Heike. "Out of the Past: Part 2," script by Mark Heike and Stephanie Heike, pencils by Jeff Austin, inks by Mark Heike and Jeff Austin; The 1955 team of Miss Victory, She-Cat, Rio Rita, Blue Bulleteer and Blonde Bomber start out as the helpless captives of the villainess Rathschilde; When it becomes obvious that mere super-powers won't defeat their suddenly-savage opponent, brains, bravery and teamwork must save the day; And wait till you see who was REALLY behind this time-twisted plot all along. "The Dingus" starring Femme Noir, script by Christopher Mills, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Howard Ottolini; The mysterious blonde distaff detective (and star of Chris Mills' supernaturalcrime.com website) trades pot-shots with gangsters, thugs and various outrageous characters in a stolen-artifact switcheroo. "Going To the Movies," script by Mauricio Hunt, art by Adriano Vincente Santos; Mauricio Hunt's teen heroine Kinetics (you may remember her cameos in Femforce #99 & 100) must defeat an awesome rock monster. 40 pgs., B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Cover pencils by Bill Black, inks by Jeff Austin. "Terror Brings the Muckman," script and pencils by Bill Black, inks by Jeff Austin; The fabulous Femforce (with this issue's spotlight on Ms. Victory, Synn, Stardust and Tara) find themselves at Carteque Labs, home base of featured guest-stars Rocketman and Jet Girl , facing off against the sickening spawn of Dr. McNabb at his/it's slimiest; When a malevolent terrorist operative is thrown in the mix, can even special cameo guest Fighting Yank help the forces of right prevail? "Death In Molten Steel," art by Nina Albright; Beautifully reproduced from a rare issue of Holyoke Comic's Captain Aero, this drama pits the beautiful Miss V. against Nazi saboteurs in a Pittsburgh steel plant. Untitled story, script and inks by Chris Irving, pencils by Chris Samnee; Ms. Scarab awakens from an enchanted slumber dating back to an ancient Egyptian dynasty, right into war-torn 1942, to fight for freedom. "Star Light, Star Reich!", script by Brent E. Erwin, pencils by David Ellis, inks by Rusty; American Star takes on her Fascist doppelganger, Reich Star. 48 pgs., B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Cover pencils by Bill Black, inks by Mark Heike. Untitled story, script by Bill Black, art by Jeff Austin; Nightveil, Sorceress Supreme journeys to The Limbo Void to finally secure the supremely- powerful mystical talisman known as The Prima Gem; Synn and Commando D appear. "The Dream," script and pencils by Mark Glidden, inks by Jeff Austin; Nightveil journeys to far-off Altair to reunite with her star-crossed lover, Dan Barton. a.k.a. The Black Commando; Or does she?; Why must the powerhouse known as Paragon come to her aid, and how is Alizarin Crimson involved? "The Case of the Bawling Baby," art by Lin Streeter; "Good girl art" blast from the past, with a never-before-reprinted adventure from the The Golden Age, starring the Nedor Comics blonde Bombshell known as Miss Masque,in a wild and wooly adventure. 44 pgs., B&W. Cover price $6.95.

"Whatever Happened to Shorty?", script by Don Seacrease, pencils by Mark Glidden, Stephanie Heike, Silvain Verrau and Don Seacrease, inks by Mark Heike; Femforce members Miss Victory, Stardust, Tara, She-Cat, Synn and Nightveil take on various old Colt villains, such as Montague Moon, Bric-a-Brac, Pinto and Tagg. "Night of Countess Hella," script by Enrico Teodorani, art by Antonio Conversano; Blue Bulleteer vs. Countess Hella. "Clash of Gods," script by Enrico Teodorani, art by Antonio Conversano; Rulah vs. Na'Ganna. "Blue Bulleteer Captured," script by Enrico Teodorani, art by Luciano Bernasconi. 44 pgs., B&W. Cover price $6.95.

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Cover pencils by Brad Gorby, inks by Mark Heike. derfeuhrerdownload (chapter 1), script by Brad Gorby, pencils by Jeff Austin, inks by Mark Heike and Stephanie Heike; Lady Luger and Fritz Voltzmann are back, with a plan to bring their favorite kind of Fascism back to sweep the globe; They've recruited several of their best Aryan buddies to help them pull it off: Valkyra, Ironjaw and The Frightenstein Monster. "Side Trips" (chapter 2), script by Brad Gorby, pencils by Brad Gorby, inks by Bill Black; Scarlet Scorpion vs. Valkyra. "Nightmare In the Rockies" (part 3), script and pencils by Brad Gorby, inks by Bill Black; Ms. Victory and Atoman vs. Iron Jaw (villain); Captain Video vs. Frightenstein. "Command Decisions" (chapter 4), script by Brad Gorby, art by Ed Coutts. "Dr. Von Voltzman's Strange Brew" (chapter 5), script by Brad Gorby, pencils by Scott Nemmers, inks by Mark Heike and Stephanie Heike. "Dark Days Dawning" (chapter 6), script by Brad Gorby, art by Jeff Austin; Femforce encounters Adolph Hitler! 44 pgs., B&W. Cover price $6.95.

By Bill Black and Mark Heike. The FF takes on one of their own when the snarling She-Cat is possessed by the cat deity that is the source of her powers! Can the Feline Fury be stopped before blood is spilled? 44 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Covers issues 26-29 of main series.

by Day & Wolff, Erwin & Wilson, Robin & Pauline Day Based on Gerry Anderson's classic Supermarionation series! Captain Steve Zodiac, the lovely Dr. Venus, and the not-so-lovely-but-brilliant Professor Matt Matic return! Has Zodiac always been captain of the XL5? When did he first meet Venus? And just how did he become "The Fastest Man Alive?" Bi-Monthly. FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $3.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Futile Endeavors!" Collects First (2000-2003) #20-25. Written by Barbara Kesel. Art by Andrea Di Vito, Rob Hunter, and Rob Schwager . On Elysia, the world of gods, one young second-born's ambition grows into a threat that could take down both Houses, as Seahn challenges House Dexter's leader for supremacy. A battle in the empty universe between the two Houses leads to Pyrem's capture. What happens to the balance of power if Seahn succeeds? Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $15.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Liquid Alliances!" Collects First (2000-2003) #26-31. Written by Barbara Kesel. Art by Andy Smith and Rob Hunter. A new collection! Driven apart by immortal intrigue and titanic treachery, the rival houses of the godlike First are rocked when the sinister Seahn makes his power play! Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $15.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Mamoru Nagano. English adaptation by John Wisnom.

Nagano's epic tale of the ongoing conflict in the Joker Universe continues! Back on the planet Both, the mysterious Mortar Head "Ashura Temple" is decimating headliners and their crews in the name of science and technology. But Iler the Bishop isn't satisfied with the twenty-eight previous opportunities to experiment in military mayhem!

Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 96 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.98.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Studio Gainax. Art by Hajime Ueda. Based on the hit Anime and from the Creative Team Gainax who are to Anime what CLAMP is to Manga! From the mind of Hideaki Anno (Neon Genesis Evangelion) comes this bizarre tale of adolescence in a nonsensical world. Naota's life isn't simple. He lives with his eccentric father and grandfather in a city marked by a gigantic hand-iron shaped factory perched on a hill. So the last thing he needs is for his brother's ex-girlfriend to make passes at him or for an impish, playful alien to smack him in the head with a bass guitar and then insinuates herself into his family. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Studio Gainax. Art by Hajime Ueda. Based on the hit Anime and from the Creative Team Gainax who are to Anime what CLAMP is to Manga! From the mind of Hideaki Anno (Neon Genesis Evangelion) comes this bizarre tale of adolescence in a nonsensical world. Naota's life isn't simple. He lives with his eccentric father and grandfather in a city marked by a gigantic hand-iron shaped factory perched on a hill. So the last thing he needs is for his brother's ex-girlfriend to make passes at him or for an impish, playful alien to smack him in the head with a bass guitar and then insinuates herself into his family. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

1st Printing. Written and illustrated by Paolo Eleuteri Serpieri. Hardcover, 68 pages, full color, 8.25" x 11.25", adults only. Cover price $14.95.

No issue number, 2003. Promotional comic for the Fox Kids Network cartoon shows, including the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Sonic the Hedgehog. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 8 pages, full color.

By C.G. Kirby, Steve Morris, Ryan Ottley, Enzo Pertile and Dan Schmidt. Zombies, demons, convicts and murderers all take the stage in Freakshow! It's four strange and horrific tales in the tradition of Creepy and Eerie! Arriving just in time for Halloween! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Spring 2003. Cover by R.G. Taylor. Stories and Art by Various. A collection of stories playing on the themes of sex, politics, death, poverty and film noir! Featuring new material from Wordsmith creator R.G. Taylor! Plus new material from David Cullen and Ron Kasman! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.00.

One-shot, 2003. The making of the movie, Robert Englund profile, cast bios, effects and history of Freddy and Jason and more. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 74 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

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By Various. The premiere issue of Fuse contains "The End of the Tunnel" by Chun Lee, about a struggling young artist's journey from innocence to wisdom and the agony and guilt behind his masterpiece. Fuse's second feature is the dynamic deans of darkness, Dr. Nocturne and Kid Slumber! This is the first of the Big Easy's battalion against crime. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

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By Various. "Telephone" is a romantic comedy inspired by creator Chun Lee's personal experience. A mime, a chef, and a talking telephone are few of the unusual characters that make up this unusual story. The second story features Raven, the Bourbon Street Brawler. Linda (Raven) Byrd lands a job as a magician's assistant and ends up on a..."Wheel of Misfortune!" 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

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By Various. When it comes to relationships, not everything is as black-and-white as it seems. Chun Lee's "Desire" is a story about a man in search of a girl who can satisfy his twisted desire. The second feature foresees the all-seeing Orb! The mystical marauder faces challenges from the deep, to be rewarded by one heck of a crawfish boil! Created by Larry Guidry. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

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By Various. Do you believe in the supernatural? What would you do if you had x-ray vision? These are the questions our leading man Nick, a young deejay in Chun Lee's "Supernatural," must answer. A startling conclusion reveals the truth behind Nick's power. Also: Psychedelically poisoned hoolahoops and orgasmic oscillators are what Marissa Byum and Simon Risk, better known as Wildrose and Kid Valentine, face in creator Larry Guidry's "This is the End," written by George Boone. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

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By Various. In creators George Boone and Chun Lee's new story "Beautiful Beast," Marko is a fool in love with Anita, a disfigured young girl with a beautiful heart. Is it really true that "love is blind"? With stunning artwork and plot twists that will keep you on the edge, this is one issue you don't want to miss! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

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By Various. TV's Morgus the Magnificent returns with more kooky inventions to take over the world! And in "Final Countdown" by George Boone and Chun Lee, a funny-looking alien holds the key to the Earth's destiny! While a young man quests to find his identity on Earth, a heartbroken alien is up to something evil! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

GI Joe: Cobra Reborn, Voltron: Defender of the Universe, & Dragonlance: The Legend of Huma - Special Edition Ashcan Preview Flip Book. B & W 16 pages.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "The Mission that Never Was!" Collects GI Joe Frontline (2002) #1-4. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Dan jurgens, Bob Layton, and Scott Hanna. Cover by Mike Norton and Dan Jurgens. G.I. Joe: Frontline expands the action of the regular G.I. JOE series into another title, featuring a cast of rotating creative teams. Frontline allows us to see the G.I. JOE universe through the eyes of different artists, and of course, it's full of action, action, action! This volume features the entire story of the last true mission of G.I.Joe before their newest incarnation. It's an old school romp written by the Godfather of G.I. Joe, Larry Hama - his first Joe comic book in eight years. Put on your Cobra t-shirt, pop in the old cartoon on DVD for background noise, an crack open this classic G.I.Joe adventure! Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

Story by Larry Hama. Art by Strateia Studios, Pierre Andre-Dery, JD Smith, and Hasbro Inc. 6 1/2" X 10". 20 pages. Full Color.

1st Printing - Series of cartoon reprints originally published in "The Daily Express" and "The Sunday Express" in England by prolific cartoonist, Ronald "Carl" Giles, simply known as Giles. With highly detailed single panel scenarios, and a cast of reoccurring characters known as the "Giles Family", he delighted readers on a daily basis for over 50 years until his death in 1995. Softcover, Horizontal Format, 10" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W.

One-Shot. 2003. Written by Hart D. Fisher and illustrated by Dan Plegel. 13 Year Anniversary Boneyard Press Crossover Issue. 6.75" x 10.25". 48 pages. Black & white. Adult. Cover price $4.95.

Volume 23 - 1st printing. "Duel with Colossus!"

By John Russell Fearn. Cover by Ron Turner.

Number 23 in Gryphon Books reprinting of the rare John Russell Fearn series featuring the Golden Amazon.

Softcover (with dustjacket). 5 1/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 180 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 24 - 1st printing. "Standstill Planet!"

By John Russell Fearn. Cover by Ron Turner.

Number 24 in Gryphon Books reprinting of the rare John Russell Fearn series featuring the Golden Amazon.

Softcover (with dustjacket). 5 1/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 180 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $15.00.

First printing.

Written by Jai Sen. Art by Seijuro Mizu, Umedka Asayuki and Shino Yotsumoto.

The dying words of Alexander the Great summon his son, Alexander IV, to the capital of the World Empire. There the prince confronts a conspiracy that threatens his ascension to the throne. To prevent the disintegration of the united world government, Alexander IV must find the answer to the mystery of the Golden Vine. To rule the world, the Prince must know. A daring alternate history from the Xeric award-winning author of Garlands of Moonlight.

Softcover, horizontal format, 9-in. x 7-in., 304 pages, full color with added spot gold color.

Cover price $24.99.

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1st Edition - Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Nothin' but Misery!" Collects Goon (2002 2nd Series) #1-4 and the Goon Color Special (2002). Story and art by ERIC POWELL. Bones will be broken and heads will roll! The Goon is a laugh-out-loud, action-packed romp through the streets of a town infested with zombies. An insane priest is building himself an army of the undead, and there's only one man who can put them in their place: the man they call Goon. Dark Horse celebrates the launch of our new Goon bi-monthly series with this collection of last year's Goon series and The Goon Color Special, originally published by Albatross Exploding Funny Books; presented here for the first time in full-color. Softcover, 136 pages, full color. Cover price $15.95.

1st Printing - 23rd installment of the Doonesbury Book series, written and illustrated by G.B. Trudeau. As Doonesbury shifts to a wartime footing, the strip's major players find themselves pre-positioned for the coming cakewalk. Weekend warrior B.D. leaves the Fighting Swooshes of Walden in the care of acting Coach Boopstein, returning to the sands of Kuwait as Camp Blowback's Public Affairs Officer. Among his charges: Roland Hedley, veteran of a grueling combat training program designed to keep media folk from getting capped. Offshore, the irrepressible Morale Officer Lieutenant. Tripler goes live ("Good MORNING, regime-changers!") to lift the shipbound spirits of his pre-swarthy charges, while offstage, Viceroy-in-Waiting Duke prepares to answer empire's call. Softcover, 9" x 11", 152 pages, B&W with partial color. Cover price $16.95.

2nd or later printing - 23rd installment of the Doonesbury Book series, written and illustrated by G.B. Trudeau. As Doonesbury shifts to a wartime footing, the strip's major players find themselves pre-positioned for the coming cakewalk. Weekend warrior B.D. leaves the Fighting Swooshes of Walden in the care of acting Coach Boopstein, returning to the sands of Kuwait as Camp Blowback's Public Affairs Officer. Among his charges: Roland Hedley, veteran of a grueling combat training program designed to keep media folk from getting capped. Offshore, the irrepressible Morale Officer Lieutenant. Tripler goes live ("Good MORNING, regime-changers!") to lift the shipbound spirits of his pre-swarthy charges, while offstage, Viceroy-in-Waiting Duke prepares to answer empire's call. Softcover, 9" x 11", 152 pages, B&W with partial color. Cover price $16.95.

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Volume 1, 1st Printing - 2003 - Originally created in 1982, Author, Illustrator, and publisher Donna Barr's "The Grandmother's Hive" is a story about a haunted house, being afraid -- and finding a friend who is not. Softcover, 8" x 10", 48 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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1st Edition - Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Ambrose Bierce!" Edited by Tom Pomplun. Presents stories of war, horror and satire. Includes an adaptation of Bierce's, 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge,' excerpts from 'The Devil's Dictionary,' plus nine stories and 30 short fables. A stunning 43 great artists contribute to the anthology. Softcover, 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Maki Murakami. Shuichi Shindou is determined to be a rock star. He has no experience, no talent, and no band. After finding a charismatic guitarist and getting a gig, he's ready to show the world what a genius he is with his powerful lyrics. However, Yuki Eiri overhears his amateurish verse and puts the young musician in his place. Unable to get the harsh criticism out of his mind Shuichi forces himself into Yuki's life and the two find their futures inexorably intertwined. The force that brings them together is like gravity and there is nothing they do can stop it. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Deep Fried (2001) #1-4. Stories, art and cover by Jason Yungbluth. Bursting with violence, drug abuse, and blasphemy! Includes: "A Peanut Scorned," the heretical Charlie Brown parody; the disturbing "Clarissa"; and more appalling humor! Includes new material, and a Weapon Brown pin-up by Phil Hester! Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 128 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $14.99.

2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. Collects Green Lantern: Emerald Dawn I (1989) #1-6. Written by JIM OWSLEY, KEITH GIFFEN andD GERARD JONES. Art by M.D. BRIGHT and ROMEO TANGHAL. The retelling of Hal Jordan's origin, reprinted for the first time in over a decade! How did Hal Jordan, now the Spectre, start his career as a Green Lantern? Learn the story behind Hal's rise to prominence is this classic tale. Softsover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. Collects Green Lantern (1990-2004 2nd Series) #142-150. Written by Judd Winick. Art by Dale Eaglesham, Eric Battle, Brandon Badeaux, Jamal Igle, and Pat Quinn. Cover by Ariel Olivetti. When Kyle Rayner faces off against his evil opposite, Oblivion, he expends all the energy of his Power Ring, shedding his GL identity and becoming the more powerful Ion. But can he handle near-omnipotent power without losing his humanity? Softcover, 226 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

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Note: Does not say "Final" on cover. By E.T. Bryan and Elizabeth Bryan. Newlyweds Hex and Cypher find that "living happily ever after" isn't all it's cracked up to be. The Dark Forces may have been defeated, but the Gremlin Prince and Princess remain outcasts from Gremlinland. But worst of all, the house is a mess after months of partying and the relatives are due any minute! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Note: No issue #. By E.T. Bryan and Elizabeth Bryan. This double-issue completes the Gremlin Trouble Super Special mini-series! (Also see Gremlin Trouble Super Special (2003) #1.) Hex and Cypher find out why civilizations under the care of an alien super race are being destroyed. Unfortunately, getting the answer involved annoying a nearly all-powerful and completely indestructible monster, which is now after them! Even worse, Cypher's straight-laced Stormfairy parents, who are unaware of her transformation into a Gremlin (and her recent marriage to one), are about to pay her an unexpected visit! 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.25.