Comic books 1988 w/ month not specified

Volume 1 - st printing. "1934-1935!" By Al Capp. Considered by many to be the greatest comic strip of all time, Li'l Abner started on a Monday in August of 1934 and ran consecutively for forty-three years. It became syndicated in over 900 newspapers worldwide and was avidly followed by millions. Creator Al Capp's commentary on almost every facet of the national scene was jeered by some and cheered by many. This first volume reprints the 1934-1935 daily strips and includes an introduction by Capp's widow, Catherine Capp. Also included are articles about Capp's early years on Abner and its characters. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 232 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "1934-1935!" By Al Capp. Considered by many to be the greatest comic strip of all time, Li'l Abner started on a Monday in August of 1934 and ran consecutively for forty-three years. It became syndicated in over 900 newspapers worldwide and was avidly followed by millions. Creator Al Capp's commentary on almost every facet of the national scene was jeered by some and cheered by many. This first volume reprints the 1934-1935 daily strips and includes an introduction by Capp's widow, Catherine Capp. Also included are articles about Capp's early years on Abner and its characters. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 232 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "1936!" By Al Capp. The Yokums visit the big city! This second volume reprints the 1936 daily strips and includes a three-way introduction by Milton Caniff, Al Capp, and R.C. Harvey. Also included is an article that puts the strip into the historical context of 1936. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "1936!" By Al Capp. The Yokums visit the big city! This second volume reprints the 1936 daily strips and includes a three-way introduction by Milton Caniff, Al Capp, and R.C. Harvey. Also included is an article that puts the strip into the historical context of 1936. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

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Volume 3 - st printing. "1937!" By Al Capp. The introduction and origin of Sadie Hawkins Day, the tradition of an annual day in which women pursued men became a nationwide phenomenon. This third volume reprints the 1937 daily strips and includes an introduction by comic historian Bill Blackbeard. Also included is an article that puts the strip into the historical context of 1937. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

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Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. "1937!" By Al Capp. The introduction and origin of Sadie Hawkins Day, the tradition of an annual day in which women pursued men became a nationwide phenomenon. This third volume reprints the 1937 daily strips and includes an introduction by comic historian Bill Blackbeard. Also included is an article that puts the strip into the historical context of 1937. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

Add to cart Fine $9.00

Add to cart Fine $9.00

Sometimes listed as Blackthorne 3-D Series (1985) #59. Blackthorne Publishing presents another in its series of 3-D comics, this one featuring Harvey Comics dot-obsessed little girl. Classic Dot stories are given the 3-D treatment, as Dots single-minded obsession for finding dots in the world only flags when she is drawing her own dots. Also featuring plus-size Harvey heroine Little Lotta. Sittin Pretty; Dash It All; Little Lotta: The Duchess; Meets Uncle Tytfist. 32 pages, B&W with 3-D effects. Cover price $2.50.

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Blakes 7 fan fiction by Katrina Snyder and Susanne McGhin. Spiral-bound; 8.75-in. x 11-in; black and white; 80 pages.

Love and Rockets Fall Lineup 1988. Single sheet folded to 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. B&W.

First printing. By Suzy Kalter. Hardcover, 10 x 12-in, Color interior. Cover price $35.00.

1st printing. Collects Machine Man (1984 2nd Series) #1-4.

Written by Tom DeFalco. Art by Herb Trimpe and Barry Windsor-Smith.

In the not too distant future, X-51 returns in one of the most beloved Machine Man stories to date. Guest-starring Iron Man 2020.

Softcover, 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $6.95.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. French language art book collecting various sections of Moebius's fantasy work, including Los Angeles and Crystal Saga. Hardcover, 9 1/2" x 12", color and b&w, 136 pages.

Catalog of magic tricks, books, and related products. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 88 pages on white paper; squarebound.

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Cover pencils by Pete McDonnell. "Island of Peril," script by Steve Perrin, pencils by Pete McDonnell, inks by Willie Blyberg; Marksman and the Champions battle Dr. Destroyer, Ogre, Green Dragon, Radar, Sonar, and Prof. Muerte. "Wrapping It Up" [Part 2], script by Steve Perrin, pencils by Pete McDonnell, inks by Jeff Albrecht. "The Bane of the Moor" starring the occult detective, Rose, script by Dennis Mallonee, pencils by Dell Barras, inks by Noly Zamora. Continued from MARKSMAN #5. 52 pgs., full color. $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

"The Invasion Begins" Written by Mario A. Bruni and Bruce Spaulding Fuller. Art by Greg Capullo, John Herbert, Tom Vincent and Mike Kenny. 32 Pages, full color. Cover price $0.98.

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"Martians Approaching" Written by Mario A. Bruni and Bruce Spaulding Fuller. Art by Bruce Spaulding Fuller, Tom Vincent, Mike Dubisch and George Vasilakos. 32 Pages, full color. Cover price $0.98.

"Attacking an Army Base" Written by Mario A. Bruni. Art by John Green. 32 Pages, full color. Cover price $0.98.

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"Saucers Blast Our Jets" Written by Mario A. Bruni. Art by John Hebert. 32 Pages, full color. Cover price $0.98.

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Marvel Comics Presents Alf Mini Comic Giveaway, 4 1/4" x 6 1/4", 20 pages full color.

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Marvel Comics Presents Amazing Spider-Man Mini Comic Giveaway, 4 1/4" x 6 1/4", 20 pages full color, reprints Amazing Spider-Man issue #1

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Marvel Comics Presents Flintstones Kids Mini Comic Giveaway, 4 1/4" x 6 1/4", 20 pages full color

Retailer Preview. Stories by Chris Claremont, Doug Moench, and Steve Gerber. Art by John Buscema, Tom Sutton, and Tom Grindberg. These booklets were sent to retailers to help promote the upcoming series. Uncorrected proof of 22 pages of Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #1. Loose pages stapled. 8 1/2" X 11". B&W. 22 pages.

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Reprints X-Men issue #53 (script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Michael Dee). I-page Steranko art (reprints X-Men 49 cover).

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Eel to Mad-Dog!" Featuring stats and backgrounds on heroes and villains from the Marvel Universe. This Handbook allows gamers to play as their favorite Marvel characters and it allows the Game Master to fill his campaign with all the wonderful denizens in the marvel Universe. Softcover (Cover is purposefully detached and the booklet is hole-punched for use in a 3-ring binder), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 256 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.95.

Netherlands Dutch Reprint Series. Reprints Story and Art from Daredevil (1964 1st Series) #182-#184. Reprints Cover from Daredevil and the Punisher Child's Play TPB (1988 Marvel). Saddle-stitched. 6 3/4" X 10 1/4". 52 pages. Full Color. Dutch Language.

Netherlands Dutch Reprint Series. Reprints Story and Art from Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #307, #308, and #309. Reprints Cover from Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #309. Saddle-stitched. 6 3/4" X 10 1/4". 52 pages. Full Color. Dutch Language.

Marvel Comics Presents: 16 Pack of Mini Comics (1988) are promotional mini comics published by Marvel Comics. This 16 pack collection is fully intact and unopened and includes such titles as Spider-Man, Captain America,Care Bears, and Heathcliff. 4.25-in. x 6.25-in., 20 pages full color. Cover price $2.95.

Marvel's attempt to fight the war on drugs by bringing Captain America and Spider-Man is two comics to help explain to children about the dangers of drugs. Kit comes with "Captain America goes to war against drugs", "The Amazing Spider-Man in the Battle Against Illiteracy", a letter to retailers explaining promo, News from Barbara Bush for the battle against illiteracy, and a news letter explaining the FBI's involvement in the war on drugs campaign, all held in a manila envelope with Spider-Man on the front. 9-in. x 12-in.

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Winter Special. 'Mazing Man is back...and you've got him in this double-sized special with a brand-new collection of stories featuring Maze the detective, Denton's writer's block, Sam's first Christmas tree, and the return of Bernie Cornfeldt. Who could ask for anything more? Stories by Bob Rozakis, pencilled by Stephen DeStefano, and inked by Steve Leialoha, Karl Kesel, Trina Robbins and Craig Boldman. Cover by Stephen DeStefano and Karl Kesel. Cover price $2.00.

Canadian edition with $2.85 cover price. Winter Special. 'Mazing Man is back...and you've got him in this double-sized special with a brand-new collection of stories featuring Maze the detective, Denton's writer's block, Sam's first Christmas tree, and the return of Bernie Cornfeldt. Who could ask for anything more? Stories by Bob Rozakis, pencilled by Stephen DeStefano, and inked by Steve Leialoha, Karl Kesel, Trina Robbins and Craig Boldman. Cover by Stephen DeStefano and Karl Kesel. Cover price $2.85.

Volume 3 - 1st Printing. A unique in sight into the working methods through which Chris Achilleos Produces his enormous range of mesmerizing imagery, from seductive Amazonian beauties to fiendish barbaric Aliens. Softcover, 8" x 11.5", 144 pages, full color. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Cult of the Sacred Fire and The Formula!" Story, art and cover by Vicente Segrelles. NBM presents the first two graphic novels in the Le Mercenaire sword and sorcery series, originally published in Europe. First, The Mercenary is hired to rescue the kidnapped wife of a local ruler, and discovers the truth about the people who live on the mountain above the clouds. In "The Formula," he is hired by an alchemist to travel to a hidden monastery, where he meets the warrior called Nan-Tay ...and learns that he has been betrayed. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color. Cover price $9.95. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Trials; The Sacrifice!" Story, art and cover by Vicente Segrelles. NBM presents the first English translations of the Le Mercenaire sword and sorcery series, originally published in Europe. The Mercenary attempts to join an exclusive order, but first he has to go through a very special entrance exam. Then, he saves a young boy from sacrifice to a death-cult, but soon learns he has become part of a complex plot hatched by his old enemy, the alchemist Claust. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $13.95. Cover price $13.95.

Volume 2 - 2nd or later printing. "The Trials; The Sacrifice!" Story, art and cover by Vicente Segrelles.NBM presents the first English translations of the Le Mercenaire sword and sorcery series, originally published in Europe. The Mercenary attempts to join an exclusive order, but first he has to go through a very special entrance exam. Then, he saves a young boy from sacrifice to a death-cult, but soon learns he has become part of a complex plot hatched by his old enemy, the alchemist Claust. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $13.95. Cover price $13.95.

1st printing. Art and Cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta. A Collection of sketches, and drawings by Micahel Wm. Kaluta. Also included is a checklist of his works, and his personal thoughts on specific pieces. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 78 pages, B&W

Written by Jim Steinmeyer. Art by William Stout. This "Anti-Comic" parody was a collaboration between Stout and Steinmeyer while working for Walt Disney Imagineering in 1988. Inspired by undergound artists like R. Crumb, this self published "Underground" comic was limited to 250 copies, each signed and numbered by both Stout and Steinmeyer. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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A Comics Interview Special. Cover price $2.25.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The Gardens of Aedena!" Story and art by Jean "Moebius" Giraud. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.