Comic books October 1990

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"The Enigma that is George Cecil Hamilton the Third" focuses on Buddy's nervous, socially inept roommate, who corresponds with people of like mind through the mail but seemingly has no interest in actual living, breathing human beings. In "Dinner for Two," Buddy and Valerie "enjoy" an ill-fated spaghetti supper. Also, Hate's always lively "Letters Pages" begins. Written and drawn by Peter Bagge. Cover price $2.50.

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Hawk and Dove tangle with the Lords of Order and Chaos who gave them their abilities...and the confrontation leaves them with brand-new super powers. Written by Barbara and Karl Kesel, with art by Greg Guler and Scott Hanna. Cover by Guler and Karl Kesel. Cover price $1.00.

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The Shadow Thief returns as Byth recruits the master spy to steal the Thanagarian ship...but there's more to Byth's theft than meets the eye. Written by Timothy Truman and John Ostrander, with pencils and cover by Graham Nolan. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

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Comic book version of the popular comic strip cat, Heathcliff. It's Heathcliff's first ever short takes issue with the comic filled with Heathcliff one-page gag strips. Issue also has a double page map of Heathcliff's Neighborhood. Story and art credits: Unknown. Cover price $1.00.

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First of three consecutive issues drawn by Sean Phillips! A frightened Constantine takes refuge with old friends - but can they protect him from his own insanity? Written by Jamie Delano, with art by Sean Phillips. Painted cover by Kent Williams. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover art by Martin Wagner. Chapter IV: Straight, No Chaser, script and art by Martin Wagner; Arnie and the stranger get in a fight; the stranger pulls a knife, but is scared off by an approaching truck; The police investigate; Arnie gets angry with Erica's reticence, and ends up alienating the other three. 32 pgs. $2.00. Cover price $2.25.

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Written by David Campiti. Art by Patrick Olliffe and Mike Witherby. Cover by Bart Sears and Bill Anderson. Living Legends; In the aftermath of Marc and Sepulchre's defeat, Golden Guard recovers, as Victor contributes his time and efforts to a charity fundraiser for the homeless; However, he finds it promoted as "Wind A Date With Victor", which was hardly what he expected; Sentry and Victor have each been stalking and investigating a series of crimes, in a storyline of duality revealing much about the similarities and differences between the two heroes. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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Wrap around cover by Michal Dutkiewicz. "The best of both worlds." Story by Mark Stadler and David Campiti. Pencils by Michal Dutkiewicz. Inks by Mike Gustovich. The strange creature called The Leech creates a dimensional rift which inadvertently brings the Justice Machine to the Hero Alliance's world. Now the two teams must band together to locate the creature so the Justice Machine can get back home. Problem being, The Leech only created the rift by accident the first time. So now the circumstances must be repeated, and The Leech must agree to help. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.75.

Issue #182 - Oct. 1990. Magazine devoted to Marijuana growing. 8-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

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Christie's East catalog for an auction of Hollywood movie posters taking place Dec. 11, 1990. Beautiful color reproductions of posters and lobby cards from Citizen Kane, the Wizard of Oz, Disney films, Gone With the Wind, Frankenstein, Houdini, and many others. 8.25-in. x 10.5-in.; full color on slick white paper; 80 pages.

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Cover by Geof Isherwood. Edited by Roger Broughton. Stories by Mike Carlson, Len Sly, Nicola Cuti, and Jerry Siegel. Art by John Byrne, Mike Zeck, Roger Beausoleil, Ken Battefield, Bob Oksner, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. A collection of superhero tales from classic Charlton comics, assembled by latter-day Canadian publisher Avalon/ACG. The highlight is a Rog 2000 story starring the robot cabbie from E-Man comics, featuring early work by John Byrne; other characters include bee-themed 1940s crimefighter Yellowjacket, The Crash Kid, and a Mr. Muscles story from Superman creator Jerry Siegel. Featuring reprints from Charltons Monster Hunters #5; Hellsing; E-Man #6; Mr. Muscles #23; Yellowjacket Comics #1 and Cannonball Comics. The Last Monster Hunter!; Yellowjacket; That Was No Lady; King of the Carnival; The Strange Case of the Black Dragon Gods! 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Harvey's mischievous little devil is not as famous as their friendly ghost, but his design became a permanent part of pop culture. In a three-part story, Hot Stuff goes under the surface to investigate a strange underwater mystery. Hot Stuff is annoyed at his slow, clumsy Cousin Lardy, until the Little Devil gets trapped under an avalanche. The Magic Bubble Gum; Cousin Lardy; It Doesnt Suit Me!; Something Fishy; Royal Flush. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

1st printing. Written by Natsuo Sekikawa. Art by Jiroh Taniguchi. Softcover, 96 pages, B&W. Mature Redaers NOTE: The Cover has a plastic see-through dust dust jacket. Cover price $9.95.

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Final issue. Days of Rage Part 3. Who is the master of Deathhouse? Someone from the Huntress's past or Batman's present? The final issue of THE HUNTRESS answers that burning question. Continued from the previous issue. Written by Joey Cavalieri, with art and cover by Joe Staton and Bob Smith. Suggested for Mature Readers. Cover price $1.25.

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Cover pencils by Dale Keown, inks by Bob McLeod. No Autographs, script by Peter David, pencils by Dale Keown, inks by Bob McLeod; Bruce and Betty hit the road looking for Rick (who, unbeknownst to them, has been captured by Skrulls); They arrive in a little Utah town where Rick is supposed to have a book signing but the Hulk finds himself face to face with the Super Skrull. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Dale Keown art; Peter David script; Thing Cover price $1.00.

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"A Little Junk...Can Go a Long Way." The I5 must contend with a mountain of garbage that engulfs the city. Dr. Gruesome (their first foe from Showcase) designs and atomic egg. Script by E. Nelson Bridwell and Don Segal, pencils by Winslow Mortimer, inks by Tex Blaisdell. Cover by Mortimer and Blaisdell. Cover price $2.50.

Previews of upcoming titles and issues from Innovation.

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Vol. 1 #4 - Oct. 1990. Cover of Russ Cochran, here labeled the Tarzan of the Ozarks. Seven-page full color profile of Cochran and his office and fabulous collection, written by Cochran. Also articles on tin can collecting, convention reports, pedal cars and all profusely illustrated in full color. Squarebound, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 136 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

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Volume 62, Issue 7B - October 1990. One of many vintage supermarket tabloid magazines full of high profile FBI and CIA cases of the era, accompanied by black and white photographs and testimonials from those involved in, and close to the events themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 58 pages, B&W, recommended for 16+. Cover price $1.50.

Volume 62, Issue 8B - October 1990 - "Sex-Devil's Wicked Slay Plot!" One of many vintage supermarket tabloid magazines full of high profile FBI and CIA cases of the era, accompanied by black and white photographs and testimonials from those involved in, and close to the events themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 58 pages, B&W, recommended for 16+. Cover price $1.50.

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"WetWork!" Written by James D. Hudnall. Art by Paul Johnson. Monaco is transformed into a war zone. The mutant ESPers face both the French Army and the assassins of the Inner Circle. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.25.

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Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and cover by Lito Fernadez. A 1950's sci-fi movie as imagined by comics legend, Chuck Dixon, and popular European artist, Lito Fernandez. It's Halloween, 1955, and the town of Hidalgo Falls, New Mexico is about to receive a real scare -- an invasion by aliens...and the fate of the world rests in the hands of a down-and-out Air Force lieutenant, a tough biker, a nervy reporter, and a six-year-old boy! Take a step back into the days when sci-fi adventures had low-tech solutions and high-octane adventure! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

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Armor Wars II. Part 4 of 9. Untitled story. Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Wiacek. In surprising fashion last issue, the Living Laser allowed the golden avenger to live after he collapsed during their epic battle! And now the civilian authorities think Shell-Head is dead, and they want to cut him out of his armor! But Tony can't let that happen! So enter the remote controlled Iron Man! Meanwhile, the reborn Mandarin travels to a remote part of Asia to release an ancient evil upon the world! Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes, Desmond Marrs, Phoebe Marrs, Kearson DeWitt, Chen Hsu, and Fin Fang Foom. (Note: Fin Fang Foom previously appeared in Astonishing Tales (1970) #24.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Armor Wars II. Part 4 of 9. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Bob Wiacek. While, Tony lies helpless as the dead in his armor, his enemies continue to plot against him. Plus, the Mandarin continues his quest and awakens an ancient evil. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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Stories and art by Bernie Mireault, Eric Therault, Richard Pace, David Bacha, and Howard Chackowicz. Covers by Bernie Mireault. Mireaults Jammer, an ordinary man in an altered jogging suit, encounters offbeat superhero action and slice-of-life adventures. Backup stories feature a sampler of Montreal cartoonists. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. NOTE: This series changes publishers three times. Issues 1-5 Slave Labor, issues 6-8 Dark Horse, issues 9-14 Caliber. All issues B & W. A color reprint series was published by Tundra in 1992. Cover price $2.95.

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The Siege of Fort Detroit. Short-lived continuation of the Journey storyline, featuring 19th-century American frontiersman Joshua Wolverine MacAlistaire. Planned as a six-issue miniseries, but this was the final issue. Story, art and cover by William Messner-Loebs. Sepia and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.75. Cover price $2.00.

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"It Pays To Be Mental" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ian Gibson; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #468. Plus: "The Exploding Man" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by John Higgins; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #471. Also: "Zombie Barbeque" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Cliff Robinson; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #470. And: "Paid -- With Thanks" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ian Gibson; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #476. Cover by Rich Larson and Sam De La Rosa. Cover price $1.75.

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1st printing. Written by John Wagner and Alan Grant. Art by Ron Smith. The Judge Dredd: Mega Collection collects the award-winning strips featured in the Daily Star 1981-1986. Judge, jury, and executioner all rolled into one, Judge Dredd IS the law in the 22nd century. Follow the adventures of Britain's most popular comic strip hero as he lays down the law in Mega-City One. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 12-in. x 8.5-in., 188 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Volume 1 - Issue 1 (#1)

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "The Giant Tonsils That Swallowed Riverdale," script by Rod Ollerenshaw, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Chic Stone; While having his tonsils removed, Jughead dreams that they have come to life and are wrecking Riverdale. "Jughead's Family Tree" article by Rod Ollershaw. "Fish Story," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Chic Stone; Jughead 1 invents fishing. "Comic Relief!", script by Rod Ollershaw, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Scott McRae; Dilton and Jughead explain to their friends why comic books are cool. "Showdown at the Mall," script by Eve Nagler, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Scott McRae; Veronica and Jughead have a bet, they will spend the whole day at the mall, Jughead can't eat anything and Veronica can't buy anything. Archie's Club News. "The Taste of Adventure Part 3" Capri-Sun ad with Archie and his Friends. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

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Canadian Price Variant. $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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"Puppy Tales" Part 1, script by Nate Butler, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Pat Kennedy; There is a new cat in the neighborhood, Horatio Hisspit; As Hot Dog is showing Pablito and Bertie acquisitions from a recent time travel trip, he accidentally drinks water from the Fountain of Youth and is transformed back to a puppy. Editor's Notebook by Victor Gorelick; 1991 is the 50th anniversary of Archie Comics. A pinup and introduction of Tolbert also known as Bertie as Hot Dog's robot butler created by the Astro-Mutts, script by Regina Curro, art by Rudy Lapick. "Puppy Tales" Part 2, script by Nate Butler, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Pat Kennedy; Baby Hot Dog gets lost in the town. Pablito rescues him just in time with a neutro-capsule and turns him back into full grown Hot Dog. Archie Fan Club. "The Riverdale Zoo Crew!", script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Doug Crane; A "what if" scenario of the Riverdale crew portrayed as various animals. "Hot Dog's Doggie Treat," script by Regina Curro, art by Rudy Lapick; Hot Dog gives a recipe for a "Mutt Milkshake." Say No to Drugs public service announcement. Archie's Club News. "King Kanine," script by Nate Butler, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Jon D'Agostino; As Hot Dog lies down from his adventure in Jughead's Pal Hot Dog #4, he dreams the Galacti-Cats plot against him turning him into a giant, seemingly vicious dog. Capri Sun ad with Archie and his friends. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

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Sonar takes reporter Wally Tortolini to a private super-villain club in "If You Play Your Cards Right..." Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Plot by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Adam Hughes, inks by Jose Marzan Jr. Mr. Micro, Crowbar, Brainstorm, the Cavalier, Quakemaster, Black Mass, Blackrock. Hughes/Karl Story cover. Cover price $1.00.

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Part 5 of 5, continued from the previous issue. The grand finale of the Extremist Vector Saga as the JLE does some fancy footwork through time and dimensional space to defeat the Extremists and save our universe. Written by Keith Giffen and Gerard Jones, with art by Bart Sears and Randy Elliott. Cover by Sears and Bruce Patterson. Cover price $1.00.

October 1990 (no number). Kicks: The Total Actionzine (Sports, Video, Adventure). This issue: Junior Olympics, New Kids on the Block, M.C. Hammer, America's Funniest Photos, Splinter Speaks, & more. Also, six more pages of the ongoing comic story of Telek Earth Guardian written by Roger Salick and penciled by Mark Heike. Turtles fold-out centerfold poster, pin-up pages. 8.25 x 10.75, full color, 62 slick pages. Cover price $2.50.

October 1990 - Kitchen Sink Promotional Catalog. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 4 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations)

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Grace and Dolph have had it up to here with Dai, but cannons costing a couple of national debts each are no guarantees in taking him out in "Blood & Feathers." Captain Britain, Meggan cameos. Story by Dan Abnett & John Tomlinson, pencils by Gary Erskine, inks by Andy Lanning. Cover by Alan Davis. This comic is printed on SCANGLOSS - an environmentally safe paper which uses half as many trees as normal paper and a minimum amount of chlorine bleach. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover pencils by Dave Garcia, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "The Cat and the Duck, Roboduck, too!", script by Jeff Rovin, pencils by Dave Garcia, inks by Robert Downs; Salem is partying away at home after Sabrina goes out to a picnic; His animal friends come over and convince him to go to the pond to see Roboduck; Various animals live in Riverdale Marsh; Clifton Webfoot is the animals' professor and son of Super Duck. Salem arrives and asks Clifton to protect the world from Roboduck. Archie's Club News. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

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Brian Bolland reprint Cover price $1.75.