Comic books 1985 w/ month not specified

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $7.49

Add to cart Very Good $6.00

Add to cart VG 4.0 $6.00

Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper, Ro-Busters, Halo Jones, D.R. & Quinch (by Alan Moore and Alan Davis), Strontium Dog, and more. 8.5-in. x 10.75-in.; black and white (with color Halo Jones centerspread by Ian Gibson); 60 pages.

Add to cart Fine $3.00

Add to cart Very Good $2.65

Add to cart Very Good $2.65

The first incarnation of Colleen Dorans science fantasy epic, published by Warp Graphics (Elfquest). Party Line. Rieken is incapacitated by his link to Liana; Lady Bast officially joins the fight. Final issue in magazine format. Story and art by Colleen Doran. Black and white; 32 pages. Mature readers. Painted covers by Doran. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

No Postcard. Art and story by R.K. Sloane. 20 Pages, 5 1/2-in x 8 1/2-in, B&W, 18+ Mature Readers Only.

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By Shawn Sharp & Tim Zimmerman. Cover by Jerry Ordway. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $4.00

"Britain's Premiere Sci-Fact Sci-Fi Magazine." Robert Holdstock short story, black holes, holography, theories of catastrophe, reviews, and more. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back cover (but nothing inside). 8.25-in. x 11.75-in.; black and white; 32 pages on white paper. No date.

Standard edition (says a 65c value in yellow circle) "Kool-Aid Man Meets the Compu-Terror!" and "The Great Balloon Race!!". Also features a crossword puzzle, maze and fun pages. Full color, 36 pages (including insert), standard paper stock. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart Fine $15.00

Houston Chronicle newspaper promotional edition with (no cover price yellow circle; Houston Chronicle across top). "Kool-Aid Man Meets the Compu-Terror!" and "The Great Balloon Race!!". Also features a crossword puzzle, maze and fun pages. Full color, 36 pages (including insert), standard paper stock.

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2nd and later printings. Story and art by Herge. Join traveling reporter Tintin and his faithful dog Snowy, along with well-known friends such as Captain Haddock, as they embark on an extraordinary adventures spanning historical and political events, fantasy and science-fiction adventures and thrilling mysteries. These full-color graphic novels broke new ground when they were first released and became the inspiration for countless modern-day comic artists. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color.

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Add to cart Very Good $6.00

2nd and later printings. Story and art by Herge. Join traveling reporter Tintin and his faithful dog Snowy, along with well-known friends such as Captain Haddock, as they embark on an extraordinary adventures spanning historical and political events, fantasy and science-fiction adventures and thrilling mysteries. These full-color graphic novels broke new ground when they were first released and became the inspiration for countless modern-day comic artists. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $7.95.

PUBLISHER NOTE: 1st printing - Blue cover: 500 copies. (The cover was designed to be blue, but the printer misread the instructions. So, when the rest of the batch was run up, the cover was redone.)

Add to cart VF 8.0 $279.00 or Best Offer View scan Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

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PUBLISHER NOTE: 2nd printing - Blue cover: 1000 copies. (Identical to first blue, with "Second printing" added (in indicia) and cover price removed.)

Add to cart VF- 7.5 $45.00 View scan Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

PUBLISHER NOTE: 3rd printing - Blue cover: 1000 copies. (Identical to second blue, with "Third printing" (in indicia) and new address added.)

Spanish 'Alpha Flight' series. This issue contains reprints of stories from Alpha Flight #23 and The Incredible Hulk #310. Art by John Byrne and Bret Blevins. 34 pages, full color.

Written by Jim Chadwick, Art by Frank P. Williamson, Carolyn Williamson, Eric Williamson and Terri Johnson. 32 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Buddha Second or later printings. Written by Prof. S.K. Ramachandra Rao. Art by Souren Roy. "The founder of Buddhism" . 32 pages, full color.

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Add to cart Very Good $6.00

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Zot! cover by Scott McCloud. Includes comments from Steve Gallacci (on Albedo), Alan Zelenetz (Alien Legion), Roy Thomas (All-Star Squadron, Infinity, Inc.), John Byrne (Alpha Flight, Fantastic Four, Incredible Hulk), Bill Mantlo (Alpha Flight, Cloak and Dagger, Rom, Swords of the Swashbucklers), Jim Owsley (Amazing Spider-Man, Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man, Power Man and Iron Fist, Web of Spider-Man), Howard Chaykin (American Flagg!), Gary Cohn (Amethyst), Neal Pozner (Aquaman), Joshua Quagmire (Army Surplus Komikz), Roger Stern (Avengers, Dr. Strange), Doug Moench (Aztec Ace, Batman, Detective Comics, Electric Warrior, Lords of the Ultra-Realm, Six From Sirius II), Mike Baron (The Badger, Nexus), Mike W. Barr (Batman and the Outsiders, The Outsiders), Chris Claremont (The Black Dragon, New Mutants, X-Men), Dan Mishkin & Gary Cohn (Blue Devil), Trina Robbins (Bonnie), Mark Gruenwald (Captain America, Squadron Supreme), Jamie Delano (Captain Britain), Bill Black (Captain Paragon and the Sentinels of Justice, Dragonfly, Faze 1, Femforce, Great American Western), Dave Sim (Cerebus), Larry Hama (Conan the Barbarian, Conan the King, G.I. Joe, Savage Sword of Conan, Wolfpack), Marv Wolfman (Crisis on Infinite Earths, New Teen Titans, Vigilante), Mark Evanier (Crossfire, Groo the Wanderer), Jan Strnad (Dalgoda), Denny O'Neil (Daredevil, Iron Man), Frank Miller (Dark Knight), Julius Schwartz (DC Comics Presents, Action Comics, Superman), Peter B. Gillis (The Defenders, The Eternals, The Micronauts), Richard Pini & Colleen Doran (A Distant Soil), Jo Duffy (Dreadstar, ElfQuest, Misfits, Star Wars), Nicola Cuti (E-Man), Bob Burden (Flaming Carrot), Peter Laird (Fugitoid, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Gerry Conway (Fury of Firestorm, Justice League of America), Dave Cockrum (Futurians), Steve Englehart (Green Lantern, Silver Surfer), John Ostrander (Grimjack, Starslayer), Pete Milligan (Johnny Nemo), Mike Grell (Jon Sable), William Messner-Loebs (Journey), Paul Levitz (Legion of Super-Heroes), Gilbert & Jaime Hernandez (Love and Rockets), Bob Rozakis ('Mazing Man), Dean Motter (Mister X), Alan Zelenetz (Moon Knight), Michael T. Gilbert (Mr. Monster), Max Allan Collins (Ms. Tree), Phil Foglio (Myth-Adventures), Peter Bagge (Neat Stuff), Arn Saba (Neil the Horse), Todd Klein (Omega Men), Louise Simonson (Power Pack), Dave Stevens (The Rocketeer Adventure Magazine), Tim Truman (Scout), Michael Saenz (Shatter), Elaine Lee (Starstruck), Alan Moore (Swamp Thing, Watchmen), Larry Marder (Tales of the Beanworld), Gil Kane (Tallus of the Wilderness Seas), Michael Carlin (The Thing, Transformers, X-Factor), Matt Howarth (Those Annoying Post Brothers), Scott McCloud(Zot!). Cover price $3.95.

Add to cart Fine $6.10

Add to cart FN 6.0 $6.10

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $4.49

Direct Edition. "Fun 'n' Games" Script by Louise Simonson. Pencils by Mary Wilshire. Inks by Pat Redding. Cover by Mary Wilshire and John Romita, Sr. The son of spider slayer cometh! The genius yet goofy progeny of Professor Spencer Smythe decides it's time to redeem the family name by killing Spider-Man once and for all! And Alistair Smythe begins his scheme by determining that the web-slinger is none other than...Mary Jane Watson! What?! Strange but true! The eccentric madman captures Mary Jane and her aunt in a Manhattan restaurant and thinks his triumph is complete! Until the one and only wall-crawler arrives on the scene! Does the novice Alistair realize what he's gotten into? Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is going to show him how the big boys play! A fun story with a great cover! First appearance of Alistair Smythe. Appearances by the Kingpin, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Aunt May. (Notes: Elements of the plot from Web of Spider-Man 2 continue in this issue. Alistair returns in Amazing Spider-Man 291 with another spider slayer.) 52 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart Fine $10.75

Add to cart Very Good $7.20

Add to cart Very Good $7.20

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $4.60

Newsstand Edition. "Fun 'n' Games" Script by Louise Simonson. Pencils by Mary Wilshire. Inks by Pat Redding. Cover by Mary Wilshire and John Romita, Sr. The son of spider slayer cometh! The genius yet goofy progeny of Professor Spencer Smythe decides it's time to redeem the family name by killing Spider-Man once and for all! And Alistair Smythe begins his scheme by determining that the web-slinger is none other than...Mary Jane Watson! What?! Strange but true! The eccentric madman captures Mary Jane and her aunt in a Manhattan restaurant and thinks his triumph is complete! Until the one and only wall-crawler arrives on the scene! Does the novice Alistair realize what he's gotten into? Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is going to show him how the big boys play! A fun story with a great cover! First appearance of Alistair Smythe. Appearances by the Kingpin, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Aunt May. (Notes: Elements of the plot from Web of Spider-Man 2 continue in this issue. Alistair returns in Amazing Spider-Man 291 with another spider slayer.) 52 pages. Cover price $1.25.

7.25-in x 9.25-in, 52 Pages, B&W.

7.25-in x 9.25-in, 52 Pages, B&W.

7.25-in x 9.25-in, 52 Pages, B&W.

7.25-in x 9.25-in, 52 Pages, B&W.

UK Reprint series. Reprints material from Mysteries of Unexplored Worlds (1956) #45 and more. 7.25-in x 9.25-in, 52 Pages, B&W.

7.25-in x 9.25-in, 52 Pages, B&W.

7.25-in x 9.25-in, 52 Pages, B&W.

7.25-in x 9.25-in, 52 Pages, B&W.

7.25-in x 9.25-in, 52 Pages, B&W.

Add to cart CGC 8.0 $129.99 or Best Offer View scan Paper: Off white U.K. Edition Label #4535639014 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

UK Reprint series. Reprints material from Tales of Suspense (1959) #10 and more! 7.25-in x 9.25-in, 52 Pages, B&W.

7.25-in x 9.25-in, 52 Pages, B&W.

7.25-in x 9.25-in, 52 Pages, B&W.

UK Series. Reprints material from Mighty Crusaders (1965 Mighty Comics) #5 and more. 100 Pages, B&W, 6 3/4-in x 9-in.

1st printing. Fully illustrated pocketbook telling the events that shaped America into a super power; Spanish-American War; Teddy Roosevelt; Woodrow Wilson; softcover, 4-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, B&W Cover price $2.95.

First Comics Graphic Novel Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Collects American Flagg (1983-1988 1st Series) #1-6. Story and art by Howard Chaykin. The story takes place in America, circa 2031, a time when the phone company owns the U.S. government and people live in shopping malls and fornicate with reckless abandon. Ex-actor Reuben Flagg, now a "Plexus Ranger," undertakes a mission to thwart weekly gang rampages. American Flagg is equal parts action and social satire. Written and drawn by Howard Chaykin. Includes a special nine-page prelude and an introduction by Michael Moorcock. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $11.95.

Cover art by Val Mayerik. The Bird Man, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Bill Knapp; A guy is selling wind-up birds at the Coventry Street fair. Double Feature part 1: Footloose, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Bill Knapp; Harvey and Toby get into work early and discuss the movie Footloose. Double Feature part 2: Revenge Of The Nerds, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Bill Knapp; Harvey witnesses an altercation at the flea market. A Marriage Album, script by Harvey Pekar and Joyce Brabner, art by Val Mayerik; Harvey and Joyce relate how a correspondence blossomed into a relationship. Obsessive-Compulsive (Lost Glasses), script by Harvey Pekar, art by Bill Knapp; Harvey was wearing his glasses when he came in, but can't find them now. Violence, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Val Mayerik; Harvey's experiences with violence from teenage days to present, and a recent mugging. 60 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.00.

Add to cart Fine $4.80

Add to cart Fine $4.80

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.

The Antagonizers Collection starring Kid Chaos, Mischief Man and Mr. Maniac. Written and illustrated by Robert Hammer. 6.5" x 10", 38 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

BB Sams/Tony Fischetto cover. Alexei and Cory Panshin on Heinlein, H.G. Wells "War of the Worlds" in verse form by Wade Wellman, more; 114 pages, squarebound, b&w, 8 3/8-in x 11-in. Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart Very Fine $4.80

Add to cart Very Fine $4.80

Add to cart Fine $3.60

Add to cart Fine $3.60

Finale! - Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art and Cover by Jan Duursema. Double-sized issue! Space invaders strike Atlantis, and even Arion and the multitude of Gods in Dark World can't save it! Who will survive the series' spectacular finale? Characters in this issue: Chaon; S'net; Arion; Chian; Ghy; Wyynde; T'Galla; Tynan; Gemimn; Deedra; Weaver; Jheryl; M'Zalle; Etok; Kana; Wing; Kali; Mara; Dharyl; Yoshiro. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart FN 6.0 $6.00

Canadian edition with $1.60 cents cover price. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Ernie Colón and Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Ernie Colón and Dick Giordano. Arak is captured by the guards of a young girl, Corinna, he meets on a beach. She has him brought to her "father", Lord Hessa, who condemns Arak to his dungeon. While searching for a way to escape, Arak meets Malagigi, who claims to be great sorcerer for Carolus Magnus, King of the Franks. Arak escapes and flees the castle with Corinna, who claims to be a prisoner, as well. A map of the world of Arak, circa late eighth century AD, art by Ernie Colón. Arak, Son of Thunder pinup by Ernie Colón. How Arak, Son of Thunder Came to Be article by Roy Thomas. Cover price $1.60.

Ian Gibson interview; two Dave McKean illustrations; review of Frank Miller's Ronin. Cover price $1.00.

Ron Smith, John Wagner and Glenn Fabry. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Cover price $1.00.

100 pages. Interviews with Alan Davis, Marv Wolfman, Stephen Bissette, Jenette Kahn, Eddie Campbell; 4-page 'Red's Luck' strip by Phil Elliott; articles on Halo Jones, Nexus, Swamp Thing, Rocketeer. Front & inside back covers by Bissette. Back cover by Davis. Cover price $2.50.