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Written by MARC SUMERAK & CHRIS ELIOPOULOS Art & Cover by CHRIS ELIOPOULOS The secret is out and no one is safe...not even lovable little Franklin Richards and his robot pal, H.E.R.B.I.E.! The Skrulls have taken over the Baxter Building and it's going to be intergalactic insanity for our dynamite duo in this not-quite-official tie-in! And if Frank and H.E.R.B.I.E. do manage to survive the Skrulls, they still have to deal with other invasions -- from giant lizards, super-villains and evil robots! It's five new stories invading a comic shop near you this May! 32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Written by MARC SUMERAK & CHRIS ELIOPOULOS Art & Cover by CHRIS ELIOPOULOS The Marvel Universe is a world of infinite possibilities, and as a member of the Fantastic Four family, Franklin Richards has the means to explore each of those possibilities to the fullest! Since every alternate reality has its own unique version of Franklin, the chances of disaster seem pretty high -- no matter which dimension you call home! But if all of those Franklins from across the folds of space and time found a way come together... well, let's just hope that every alternate reality has a H.E.R.B.I.E. too! 32 PGS./One-Shot/All Ages ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Flip book with X-Thieves on back. B&W. Written by Henry Vogel, pencilled by Mark Propst. Cover price $2.25.

An X-Thieves Book. By Henry Vogel & Mark Propst. Cover price $2.25.

Auction Item: CGC 9.8 View scans Auction opens July 6 Paper: White Label #4400949005

Auction Item: CGC 9.6 View scans Auction opens July 6 Paper: White Label #4380743001

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $71.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #0701085004 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Ramona Fradon, Juan Canale, and Vince Colletta. Cover by Dick Giordano. The Super Sniper; The Freedom Fighters battle a homicidal lawyer who has been transformed into SKRAGG, the SUPER-SNIPER after being bathed in an energy beam by a pair of mischievous alien explorers. 36 pages, full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

April 20 ? 32 pg ? FC ? $2.95 written by ERIC DIETER art & cover by TOM SCIOLI "MECHANICAL MAYHEM"?It's all-out heroic action as the headquarters of Earth's greatest heroes becomes the target of Mr. Mechanical's marauding Mech-Men. But even as Freedom Force tries to repel the robotic rampage, Mentor's worst fears may be realized when a fleet of Domain warships is detected in high orbit above the Earth. Has the end come at last? Cover price $2.95.

June 15 ? 32 pg ? FC ? $2.99 written by ERIC DIETER art & cover by TOM SCIOLI "OUT OF TIME"?Stranded in the prehistoric past, a desperate Freedom Force must ally themselves with one enemy in order to defeat another! In a cataclysmic battle that will shake the very foundations of the universe, the team confronts the evil that has been pulling their strings since issue three... and at least one hero will NOT be returning home! Plus: A member's darkest secret revealed! Cover price $2.95.

Cover by Steve Rude. Hounded, script by Gerard Jones, pencils by David Williams, inks by Mike Christian; The group is chased to by a mercenary team that doesn't care if any innocents are hurt in the crossfire. Rune flip-book cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. E: The Cursed, script by Barry Windsor-Smith (plot) and Chris Ulm (plot, script), pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by John Floyd; Rune origin, part 5; cont'd between Hardcase #5/Prototype #3. Rune the Cursed E, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by John Floyd. Night Man promo. Third Chapter humor page featuring Magnor, script by Mark Evanier, art by Sergio Aragones. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $2.50.

Cover pencils by Ben Herrera, inks by Mike Christian. We Don't Need No Education, script by Gerard Jones, pencils by Ben Herrera, inks by Mike Christian; A flashback to the life of Boomboy, who spent several years locked in a basement; His only source of mental stimulation was the novel 'Huckleberry Finn', which contributes to his current delusions that most of his life is like the book. Boomboy data file. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Psychedelic Death, Part 2. Story by Tony Caputo. Art by Neil Vokes. Cover by Neil Vokes. Adventures of the monster hunters Charley and Peter, based on the beloved vampire film from 1985. Derek the bartender realizes his new boss is an alien who's planning global domination, and humanitys only chance lies with Evil Ed. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $172.00 View scans Paper: White Label #4366951001 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Murphy Anderson reprint Cover price $0.15.

64-page giant Cover price $0.25.

64-page giant; Gil Kane reprint Cover price $0.25.

52-page giant; Gil Kane/Wally Wood reprint Cover price $0.25.

52-page giant; Richard Nixon on cover Cover price $0.25.

Murphy Anderson reprint Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.20.

The Martian Invasion begins in this bumper issue! It's Martian invasions from the 1950's, Killraven, Commies from Mars, EC and Ray Bradbury, Mars Attacks, and a Pete Von Sholly Martian Invasion strip. Plus: Part 2 of the ACG retrospective, Ziff-Davies science fiction, and the conclusion of the history of the UK Miller comics. Cover price $6.95.

Cover by Bill Black. Back cover by Bob McLeod. Edited by Bill Black. Stories by Bill Black and Gardner Fox. Art by Bill Black and Dick Ayers. One of the first publications by AC Comics (back when it was still known as Paragon Publications), showcasing the lines early emphasis on Golden Age superheroes and Good Girl art. The introduction of retro-flavored superheroes Commando D and Captain Paragon; A story featuring genuine Golden Age superhero Phantom Lady, who would later transform into Femforces Nightveil; A reprint of a Haunted Horseman story from the 1950s, when the character was known as the Ghost Rider. Also, an appreciation of Simon & Kirby from publisher Bill Black. Commando D; Lovedeath; Play of Death; Crime Cruise. 8.5-in. x 7-in. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

Cover by Bill Black. Edited by Bill Black. Stories by Bill Black and Gardner Fox. Art by Bill Black and Dick Ayers. A 30th-anniversary reprint of one of the first-ever publications by AC Comics (back when it was still known as Paragon Publications), showcasing the lines early emphasis on Golden Age superheroes and Good Girl art. The introduction of retro-flavored superheroes Commando D and Captain Paragon; A story featuring genuine Golden Age superhero Phantom Lady, who would later transform into Femforces Nightveil; A reprint of a Haunted Horseman story from the 1950s, when the character was known as the Ghost Rider. Also, an appreciation of Simon & Kirby from publisher Bill Black. Commando D; Lovedeath; Play of Death; Crime Cruise. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

ON THE COVER: The High-Tech Playroom - Trends and top picks in family gaming, gadgets and learning technology! FEATURING: * THE HOT DOZEN: The 12 most in-demand toys this holiday season * THE ALL STARS: 60+ editor favorites in a dozen toy categories * KIDS' HALF DOZEN: Personal favorites toy picks from our kid critics * THE GAMEFARE HOT DOZEN: The season's 12 hottest video games for kids and families PLUS: * Hasbro's Hub: Behind-the-scenes at the toyco's new television network * FunFare Theatre * FunFare's top resources for parents Cover price $4.99.

68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Comic strip reprints: Dilbert, Bizarro, Mixed Media, Foxtrot, Zippy the Pinhead, I Need Help, For Better or For Worse, Shoe, and Off the Mark. Also columns by Dave Barry, Madeleine Begun Kane, Mark Miller, Mickey Guisewite, and Stephanie Brush. 8-in. x 10.25-in.; black and white; 80 newsprint pages. Cover price $3.95.

Cover by Sonny Strait. Stories and Art by Sonny Strait, Mary Hanson-Roberts, Eric Oppen and Kurt Wilcken. Your only monthly source for anthropomorphics! Bulging muscle mass issue! Check out: "Jack Chapter 1: Records" by Sonny Strait; "Here Comes a Candle Part 3" by Mary Hanson-Roberts (note: Part 4 appeared last issue); and "The Sound & The Furry Chapter 4 (Conclusion)" by Eric Oppen and Kurt Wilcken. Plus: Illustration by Rags. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.

Cover by Louis Frank. Stories and Art by Gordon Smuder, Clarke Stone, Louis Frank, Chris Whalen, Ben Dunn, Diana Harlan-Stein, Phil Morrissey, Kjartan Arnorsson and Robert Newell. Your only monthly source for anthropomorphics! In this issue: "Star Run Chapter 1" by Gordon Smuder, Clarke Stone and Louis Frank; "Occupational Hazard" by Chris Whalen; "The Adventures of Swimmer Part 3" by Ben Dunn; "Spring Thaw" by Diana Harlan-Stein; "Stellar Babe Gets Some Table Manners" by Phil Morrissey; and "The Idealist" by Kjartan Arnorsson and Robert Newell. Plus: Illustrations by Jay Naylor and Bill Fitts. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Cover by Canopy Productions. Stories and Art by Canopy Productions, Michael Vega and Scotty Arsenault. Your only monthly source for anthropomorphics! In this issue: "Star Run Part 10" by Canopy Productions; "Full Knight Gear Part 2" by Michael Vega; and "Little House on the Minefield" by Scotty Arsenault. Plus: Illustration by Joyceanna Brock. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

(W) Dan Jurgens (A/CA) Dan Jurgens, Ray McCarthy Guest starring the TEEN TITANS! Are the Teen Titans here to help Firestorm-or will they use any means necessary to stop him from losing control of his powers? Cover price $2.99.

When crew members of the starship Tsunami get into a bar fight and end up in jail, Captain Indio has to find them and help them escape in "The Soulstar Commission." Script by Steve Barnes and art by Steve Gallacci & Lela Dowling. Issue also has Dr. Watchstop in "Unique Specimen." Script and art by Ken Macklin. Cover price $2.00.

Captain Tremaine is faced with betraying her friend and former lover, Commander Jagger, who is also the leader of the T'Kop Mercenary forces, or she and her crew will be killed. But events take a surprising and shocking turn in "The Soulstar Commission – Part 3." Script by Steve Barnes and art by Steve Gallacci & Lela Dowling. Issue also has Dr. Watchstop in "Modern Culture." Script and art by Ken Macklin. Cover price $2.00.

With battles raging on the planet Skelos and the crew of the Tsunami believing their captain is dead, the crew tries to pull together against impossible odds in "The Soulstar Commission – Part 5." Script by Steve Barnes and art by Steve Gallacci & Lela Dowling. Issue also has Dr. Watchstop in "Bugs" with script and art by Ken Macklin and "The Weasel Patrol" with script and art by Ken Macklin & Lela Dowling. Cover price $2.00.

In "Heat," Captain Tremaine plays some cards with some friends, one of who has to transport some mysterious cargo (script by Peter Morwood and art by Larry Dixon); in "Station Break," Captain Tremaine tries to deal with an expensive repair bill on her ship (script by Peter Morwood and art by Phil Foglio & Monika Livingston); and "On the Waterfront," the Weasel Patrol tries to do some fishing (script and art by Ken Macklin and Lela Dowling). Cover price $2.00.

An old friend of Captain Tremaine's asks for help in getting off planet. And of course, that is more difficult that it sounds in "Transition." Script by Steve Gallacci and art by Steve Gallacci & Lela Dowling. Issue also has Dr. Watchstop in "Right Stuff" with script and art by Ken Macklin and a Weasel Patrol pinup. Cover price $2.00.

Heading toward the planet of Pakto-Shaka, the crew of the Tsunami is expecting fun and pleasure and the chance to make some profits, but instead find out that the planet has undergone a radical change in "Spring Rolls – Part 1." Script by Steve Gallacci and art by Steve Gallacci & Lela Dowling. Issue also has Dr. Watchstop in "Xlerg's Fossil Emporium" with script and art by Ken Macklin and "Roboweasel" with script and art by Ken Macklin & Lela Dowling. Cover price $2.00.

With Haven and Carz off on their own and bound for trouble, the other crew members of the Tsunami split up, try to find them and get them back to the ship before it's too late in "Spring Rolls – Part 2." Script by Steve Gallacci and art by Steve Gallacci & Lela Dowling. Issue also has "Watchstop" with script and art by Ken Macklin & Lela Dowling and a "Midnight at the Oasis" pinup by Joe Pearson & Dave Simons. Cover price $2.00.

To save days in travel time, Captain Tremaine tries a risky maneuver with the ship Tsunami. But a chaos loop results and the captain gets trapped in psi-space. Now the crew has to figure out how to get her back in "Ghosts In the Machine." Script by Michael Reaves and art by Joe Pearson & Tim Burgard & Dave Simons. Issue also has "S.W.A.T." with script and art by Ken Macklin & Lela Dowling, "Blood" with script and art by Dave Simons, and a "Sunbathing in a Tsunami" pinup by Steve Gallacci and Lela Dowling. Wraparound cover. Cover price $2.00.

While salvaging an ancient battlesite, crew members of the Tsunami find an artifact which comes to life and takes them prisoner in "The Devastator Affair – Part 2." Script by Peter Morwood & Brynne Stephens and art by Steve Gallacci & Lela Dowling. Issue also has "Big Bob's Eat & Fill Intergalactic Truck Stop." Script and art by Ken Macklin & Lela Dowling and a Tsunami crew pinup by Joe Pearson & Dave Simons. Cover price $2.00.

The story of Indio and Haven's first meeting continues and shows their struggles to stay alive during the war and their battle with a deadly mechanical assassin in "The Nesting – Part 2." Script by Axel Shaikman & Christy Marx and art by Steve Gallacci & Lela Dowling & Larry Dixon & Judy Meadows. Issue also has "Under the Big Top" with script and art by Ken Macklin & Lela Dowling. Cover price $2.00.