Comic books published by Blackthorne

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Stories by Cliff MacGillivray. Art by Steve Huston. Cover by Steve Huston. Sometimes listed as Blackthorne 3-D Series (1985) #3. Blackthorne Publishing presents another in its series of 3-D comics, this one featuring sword and sorcery. Conan-style barbarian warriors encounter beautiful women, wizards, and kings, as well as monsters that can only be conquered by the sword. Rescue; Deathblow; A Perfect Match. 32 pages, B&W with 3-D effects. Cover price $2.00.

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Story, art and cover by John Arthur Williams. High fantasy adventure in the tradition of Tolkien and Elfquest, with exquisite art by creator John Arthur Williams. Escaping the fall of her kingdom and the deaths of her parents, princess Zara awakens in the Mystwood, a magical land populated by fairies and dwelfs. These magical folk, halfway between dwarves and elves, instruct her in how to enter the Somewhen, where she will confront the monsters of her nightmares. Dreams…Sweet Dreams; Glossary. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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Stories by Henry Gibson and Cliff MacGillivray. Art by Andy Ice. Cover by Steve Huston. Yet another funny-animal adventure inspired by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, this one from Blackthorne Publishing. Aliens of pure energy escape an evil overlord and wind up on Earth, where they take the form of the planets dominant life forms. Unfortunately, they transform into ducks, except for the one who changes into a pig. Intro-Duck-Shun; Clone Home. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

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Stories by Richard Greenbaum and Cliff MacGillivray. Art by Andy Ice. Cover by Steve Huston. Yet another funny-animal adventure inspired by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, this one from Blackthorne Publishing. The Ducklings discover they no longer possess the energy to change their forms, so they must remain ducks while on Earth. As if that wasnt bad enough, the Overlord sends a magnetic menace after them. Quips n' Quacks; Current Attractions. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

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Bovine Intervention. Stories by Richard Greenbaum and Cliff MacGillivray. Art by Andy Ice. Cover by Steve Huston. Yet another funny-animal adventure inspired by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, this one from Blackthorne Publishing. The Ducklings have learned many things during their time on Earth, including kung fu - but will even martial arts protect them from a herd of angry steers with a grudge? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

Beginner's Duck. Stories by Richard Greenbaum and Cliff MacGillivray. Art by Andy Ice. Cover by Steve Huston. Yet another funny-animal adventure inspired by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, this one from Blackthorne Publishing. The Ducklings discover that their effort to blend in with the people of Earth has succeeded only too well. Final issue of the series. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

1st printing. Painted cover by Chris Miller. Edited by Bruce Jones and April Campbell. Stories by Bruce Jones and William F. Nolan. Art by Jeff Jones, John Bolton, Brent Anderson, Bo Hampton, Tom Yeates, Tim Conrad, Al Williamson, Adolfo Buylla, and Ken Steacy. Collects stories from Alien Worlds (1982 1st Series). Alien Worlds was a short-lived attempt to create a science fiction comic in the tradition of the great EC comics of the 1950s, like Weird Science and Weird Fantasy. This collection features highlights from the series, written by sci-fi legends Bruce Jones and William F. Nolan. Deep Secrets; Lip Service; Small Change; Girl of My Schemes; Wasteland; Talk to Tedi; The Few and the Far; …And Miles to Go Before I Sleep; Plastic; One Day in Ohio. Softcover, 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Painted cover by Chris Miller. Edited by Shel Dorf. Stories by Leonard Starr, plus introduction by Shel Dorf and afterword by Milton Caniff. Art by Leonard Starr. Reprints of the Little Orphan Annie daily and Sunday newspaper strip from May 9 – November 6, 1982. Featuring two storylines from the acclaimed early 80s run of the strip with artist Leonard Starr. Sandy is dognapped by the Kneck Brothers; In the Far East, Daddy Warbucks matches wits with Stella Han and Croesus. Also featuring articles on Little Orphan Annie, artist Leonard Starr, and the cartooning award The Reuben. An Enduring Art; Adopting an Orphan; Sandy in Peril; Oriental Intrigue; The Reuben; Winners to Date. 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Art and cover by Pierangelo Boog. Blackthorne Publishing presents a showcase for Swiss artist Pierangelo Boog, whose fantasy art draws inspiration from the likes of Hal Foster, Frank Frazetta and Jeffrey Jones.  Ink and brush drawings and illustrations of fairy-tale characters, heroes, beautiful women and monsters, many of which were previously seen only in German magazines and paperback book covers of the 1970s and 80s. Softcover, 8.5-in x 11-in. 96 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $6.95.

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Story, art and cover by J.B. Bonivert. A spoof of superhero comics from indie artist J.B. Bonivert, whose whimsically cubist style would seem a far cry from most superhero art. Atomic Man leaps into action when Professor Gizmotovv causes the Statue of Liberty to run amok in New York City - but first, the baby needs changing. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

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Story, art and cover by J.B. Bonivert. A spoof of superhero comics from indie artist J.B. Bonivert, whose whimsically cubist style would seem a far cry from most superhero art. Professor Gizmotovv creates Gizmos Zombie Ray and turns the entire city into zombies. But can Atomic Man withstand the power of the zombie ray? Atomic Man; The Comic That Made a Man Out of Max. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

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Story, art and cover by J.B. Bonivert. A spoof of superhero comics from indie artist J.B. Bonivert, whose whimsically cubist style would seem a far cry from most superhero art. Atomic Man faces the latest fiendish scheme of his arch-enemy Professor Gizmotovv; A dire warning of what happens if you dont read comics. Final issue of the series. Atomic Man; The Almost True Story of Little Bobby Dribbleblat. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

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Sometimes listed as Blackthorne 3-D Series (1985) #58. Blackthorne Publishing presents another in its series of 3-D comics, this one featuring Harvey Comics gigantic, naive duckling Baby Huey. What Huey lacks in street smarts or experience, he makes up for in enthusiasm, clumsiness and sheer bulk. Classic Huey stories from Harvey Comics of the 1950s-1960s are recreated in 3-D: Growing Pains; Scream Test; The Star; The Big Bow-Wow; Look at the Birdie. 32 pages, B&W with 3-D effects. Cover price $2.50.

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The Beginning. Story by John Stephenson. Art and cover by Andy Ice and Jorge Pacheco. Blackthorne Publishing presents a licensed comic based on Hasbros short-lived Battle Beasts toy line. On the planet its inhabitants call The World, Horny Toad, Gargantuan Gorilla, and Knight Owl gather for a ritual to show their mastery over the forces of fire, wood, and water. But the sinister Chameleon plans to disrupt the ceremony and send the civilization collapsing into chaos. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

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The Guardians of Forgotten Relics. Story by John Stephenson. Art and cover by Andy Ice and Jorge Pacheco. Blackthorne Publishing presents a licensed comic based on Hasbros short-lived Battle Beasts toy line. After the Chameleon sabotages the sign ceremony, the Soulspirit tells Toad, Gorilla, and Owl that only they can save the mystic signs and restore order to The World. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

The Awakening. 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. The Soulspirit tells Toad, Gorilla, and Owl that the only way to save the mystic signs is to find the being known as the Sunburst Warrior. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

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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The Hungry Dogs. Story by Jack Herman. Art and cover by Stan Timmons and Dan Panosian. Blackthorne Publishing presents a licensed comic based on the Battletech mecha-suit role-playing game. As conflict between the Federated Suns and the Capellan Confederation escalates, Corporal Nazerine Lugosi and her misfit mecha-suit warriors of Abel Company are enlisted to lead an ambush on the strategic world of Tibolt. Plus blueprints for a Battlemaster mech and a brief history of Battletech. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

The Black Sheep. Story by Jack Herman. Art and cover by Stan Timmons and Dan Panosian. Blackthorne Publishing presents a licensed comic based on the Battletech mecha-suit role-playing game. Corporal Nazerine Lugosi realizes Abel Company has been double-crossed when they learn their role in the Tibolt conflict is to become cannon fodder. Meanwhile, intrigue on New Avalon reveals this was the plan all along. Intended as a three-issue miniseries, but this was the final issue. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

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Honor. Story by Joe Judt. Art by Palmer Worley and Jim Nelson, plus blueprints by Steve Venters. Cover by Daryl Isaacs. Blackthorne Publishing presents a licensed comic based on the Battletech mecha-suit role-playing game. Max and the disgraced warriors of the Seventh Battalion get a chance to redeem themselves in the war against House Steiner. The bad news is that its a suicide mission, and even if they survive it, their lives are forfeit. Plus blueprints for a Battlemaster mech. This was the only color issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

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The Dragon's Last Stand. Story by Joe Judt. Art by Patrick Zircher and Jim Nelson, plus blueprints by Steve Venters. Cover by Patrick Zircher. Blackthorne Publishing presents a licensed comic based on the Battletech mecha-suit role-playing game. Exiled as mercenaries, Max and the former Seventh Battalion seek their own side of the war, and their own paths to honor. Plus blueprints for a Battlemaster mech. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

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The Way We Die. Story by Joe Judt and Lance Hampton. Art by Abel Laxamania. Blackthorne Publishing presents a licensed comic based on the Battletech mecha-suit role-playing game. Mech captain Gideon Frost, considered a dangerous loose cannon, cant get his superiors to believe his claims of a conspiracy. But when a saboteur attacks the mech-suits, his suspicions are confirmed. The story concludes in Battletech Annual (1989) #1. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

Finals. Story by Lance Hampton. Art by D.B. Studios Manilla. Blackthorne Publishing presents a licensed comic based on the Battletech mecha-suit role-playing game. A squad of mech-soldiers on maneuvers encounters the dreaded Black Widow Company. Their only chance is a one-on-one personal match between the company commanders; meanwhile, one of the soldiers finds evidence of sabotage. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

A Sense of Foreboding. Story by Patrick Zircher. Art by Cesar Magsombol. Blackthorne Publishing presents a licensed comic based on the Battletech mecha-suit role-playing game. Around 3025, geologists discover power-generating Qaere Crystals on the ice planet Vakarel, leading a renegade noble to attempt a power grab by starting a war with Magistracy of Canopus mecha warriors. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

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The Nature of War. Story by Patrick Zircher. Art by Cesar Magsombol. Blackthorne Publishing presents a licensed comic based on the Battletech mecha-suit role-playing game. As Canopian forces descend on the ice world of Vakarel, Cirilo reveals himself as the brains behind the attack. Meanwhile, a Varakel count and his wife are the only ones who know the secret of the planets energy resources. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

Return of the Silent Man. Story by Joe Judt. Art by Lan Medina and Amor Mendoza. Sometimes listed as Blackthorne 3-D Series (1985) #41. Blackthorne Publishing presents a licensed comic based on the Battletech mecha-suit role-playing game, part of its series of 3-D comics. Betrayed and left for dead, Captain Uriah returns to the Black Panther Company to regain his command, by force if necessary. But first he must prove that the new commanding officer is the one who betrayed him to the enemy. 32 pages, B&W with 3-D effects. Cover price $2.50.

Story by Joe Judt. Art by Palmer Worley and Jim Nelson. Blackthorne Publishing presents a licensed comic based on the Battletech mecha-suit role-playing game. Max and the disgraced warriors of the Seventh Battalion get a chance to redeem themselves; the bad news is that its a suicide mission. Also, the conclusion of The Mozirje Experiment, from Battletech (1987) #3, as Gideon Frost undertakes a dangerous mission to discover an enemy secret weapon. Honor; The Mozirje Experiment. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.50.

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The Contract. Story, art and cover by Bud Counihan. Sometimes listed as Blackthorne 3-D Series (1985) # 11. Blackthorne Publishing presents another in its series of 3-D comics, this one featuring 3-D reprints of classic Betty Boop comic strips from 1934. Famed animated cartoon star Betty is on the verge of signing her first big Hollywood contract, but the lawyers seem to be getting everyone farther away from closing the deal. 32 pages, B&W with 3-D effects. Cover price $2.50.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Stories, art and cover by Bud Counihan. Edited by Shel Dorf. Blackthorne Publishing's Comic-Strip Preserves presents a series of vintage comic-strip reprints featuring the famed animated cartoon star Betty Boop. Betty is on the verge of signing her first big Hollywood contract, but the lawyers seem to be getting everyone farther away from closing the deal; Bettys Aunt Tillie arrives, and proves a force to be reckoned with. Plus a run of full-page Sunday strips. Hardcover, 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95. Cover price $14.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Stories, art and cover by Bud Counihan, plus paper dolls designed by Barb Rausch. Edited by Shel Dorf. Blackthorne Publishing presents a series of vintage comic-strip reprints featuring the famed animated cartoon star Betty Boop. Stardom beckons Betty, but first her contract demands she must lose weight; Betty gets a record deal and faces chaos in the recording studio. Also featuring Betty Boop paper dolls with a variety of outfits. Hardcover, 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95. Cover price $14.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Stories, art and cover by Bud Counihan. Edited by Shel Dorf. Blackthorne Publishing presents a series of vintage comic-strip reprints featuring the famed animated cartoon star Betty Boop. Betty is on the verge of signing her first big Hollywood contract, but the lawyers seem to be getting everyone farther away from closing the deal; Bettys Aunt Tillie arrives, and proves a force to be reckoned with. Plus a run of full-page Sunday strips. 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Stories, art and cover by Bud Counihan, plus paper dolls designed by Barb Rausch. Edited by Shel Dorf. Blackthorne Publishing presents a series of vintage comic-strip reprints featuring the famed animated cartoon star Betty Boop. Stardom beckons Betty, but first her contract demands she must lose weight; Betty gets a record deal and faces chaos in the recording studio. Also featuring Betty Boop paper dolls with a variety of outfits. 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Stories, art and cover by Bud Counihan, plus paper dolls designed by Barb Rausch. Edited by Shel Dorf. Blackthorne Publishing presents a series of vintage comic-strip reprints featuring the famed animated cartoon star Betty Boop. Betty finds love with her diminutive new beau Hunky Dory, but Hollywood stardom still eludes her; Bubby and Aunt Tillie have their own adventures in Tinseltown. Also featuring Betty Boop paper dolls with a variety of outfits. 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

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Stories by Jack Williamson. Art and cover by Lee Elias. Blackthorne Publishing reprints the Sundays-only comic strip from the 1950s written by sci-fi legend Jack Williamson. This issue collects the strips from February 17 – September 21, 1952. In the 22nd century, pilot and spatial engineer Mike Flint has light-hearted adventures on the Asteroid Belt. Mike and his Venusian sidekick, Tham Thmith, investigate interplanetary malfeasance on The Diamond Asteroid. Also featuring a behind-the-scenes article about the creation of the strip by Jack Williamson. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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Stories by Jack Williamson. Art and cover by Lee Elias. Blackthorne Publishing reprints the Sundays-only comic strip from the 1950s written by sci-fi legend Jack Williamson. This issue collects the strips from September 28, 1952 – May 3, 1953. In the 22nd century, pilot and spatial engineer Mike Flint has light-hearted adventures on the Asteroid Belt. Mike and his sidekick, a Venusian with a lisp, match wits with Buck Bullard, Space Pirate, and encounter the space anomaly known as the Death Rock. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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Stories by Jack Williamson. Art and cover by Lee Elias. Blackthorne Publishing reprints the Sundays-only comic strip from the 1950s written by sci-fi legend Jack Williamson. This issue collects the strips from May 10 – December 13, 1953. In the 22nd century, pilot and spatial engineer Mike Flint has light-hearted adventures on the Asteroid Belt. The conclusion of the Death Rock adventure; A mysterious drug called star dust leaves human wreckage scattered across the solar system. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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Stories by Jack Williamson. Art and cover by Lee Elias. Blackthorne Publishing reprints the Sundays-only comic strip from the 1950s written by sci-fi legend Jack Williamson. This issue collects the strips from December 20, 1953 – July 25, 1954. In the 22nd century, pilot and spatial engineer Mike Flint has light-hearted adventures on the Asteroid Belt. Out amongst the stars, Mike and Tham Thmith encounter Fireproof Jones and Trish OKeefe, a beautiful and strong-minded woman. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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Stories by Jack Williamson. Art and cover by Lee Elias. Blackthorne Publishing reprints the Sundays-only comic strip from the 1950s, written by sci-fi legend Jack Williamson. This issue collects the strips from August 1, 1954 – March 13, 1955. In the 22nd century, pilot and spatial engineer Mike Flint has light-hearted adventures on the Asteroid Belt. A mad plot to hijack an entire city brings Mike back to Earth; Mike and Tham Thmith encounter the brilliant Dr. Moray. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Stories by Jack Williamson. Art and cover by Lee Elias. Blackthorne Publishing reprints the Sundays-only comic strip from the 1950s written by sci-fi legend Jack Williamson. This issue collects the strips from February 17, 1952 – June 14, 1953. In the 22nd century, pilot and spatial engineer Mike Flint has light-hearted adventures on the Asteroid Belt. Mike and his Venusian sidekick, Tham Thmith, investigate interplanetary malfeasance on The Diamond Asteroid. Then they match wits with Buck Bullard, Space Pirate, and encounter the space anomaly known as the Death Rock. Also featuring a behind-the-scenes article about the creation of the strip by Jack Williamson. 92 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Stories by Jack Williamson. Art and cover by Lee Elias. Blackthorne Publishing reprints the Sundays-only comic strip from the 1950s written by sci-fi legend Jack Williamson. This issue collects the strips from June 21, 1953 – March 13, 1955. In the 22nd century, pilot and spatial engineer Mike Flint has light-hearted adventures on the Asteroid Belt. The conclusion of the Death Rock adventure; A mysterious drug called star dust leaves human wreckage scattered across the solar system; A mad plot to hijack an entire city brings Mike back to Earth; Mike and Tham Thmith encounter the brilliant Dr. Moray. 92 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

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Cover by John Pound. Edited by Shel Dorf. Stories by John Pound, Mike Sekowsky, Rob William, Spain Rodriguez, Terry Stroud, and William Stout. Art by Jack C. Harris, John Pound, Mike Sekowsky, Carol Lay, Rob William, Terry Stroud, William Stout, and Scott Shaw!, plus 3-D effects by Ray Zone. Sometimes listed as Blackthorne 3-D Series (1985) #5. Blackthorne Publishing presents another in its series of 3-D comics, this one featuring fantasy and science fiction stories by underground and ground-level artists. Spain Rodriguez tells a tale of a haunted mountain highway; An android detective uncovers The Wrath of Romborr; A look at Philadelphia on July 4, 1976 from Terry Stroud and John Pound. Dark Follower; July 4, 1976; Zone One; The Wrath of Romborr!; Zone Two; Zone Three; G; Zone Four; Space Waif; Zone Five; Zone Six; Gibson On Parade! 32 pages, B&W with 3-D effects. Cover price $2.25.