Comic books July 1990

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"Personal Magnetism" Script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Danny Bulandi. Cover by Paul Ryan. High above the Earth on Asteroid M, Quicksilver pleads with his father and twin sister to halt their plans of world conquest for mutantkind! However no one tells the Master of Magnetism or the dark Scarlet Witch what to do! So Pietro reverts to sleight of hand instead of his usual sleight of foot! In dramatic fashion Lockjaw appears inside Asteroid M and teleports Wanda, Pietro, and Magneto down to Earth and into a trap laid by the Avengers! Thus the stage is set for a battle for the ages: the Mighty Avengers vs. Magneto and the Scarlet Witch! But when the two sides first met, Iron Man was not present with the west coast team. Will the golden avenger tip the second encounter in favor of Earth's Mightiest Heroes? Meanwhile, Immortus is once again lurking in the shadows watching and waiting. Avengers Lineup: Dr. Pym, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Wonder Man, Wasp, and the U.S. Agent. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Personal Magnetism!" Guest-starring Magneto and Quicksilver. Story by Roy and Dan Thomas. Art by Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi. The time-traveling villain Immortus has been pulling strings from the shadows for months, now it's time for him to begin his endgame. Meanwhile, Quicksilver realizes that his father and sister are becoming more and more uncontrollable. Using the Inhumans teleporting dog Lockjaw, Pietro brings them to the one group of heroes who might be able to stop them, the Avengers. It's a rematch with Magneto that you'll never forget. 32 pages. NOTE: The events in this issue begin a series of events that will eventually lead to the Avengers Disassembled storyline in Avengers (1997 3rd Series) #500-503 and House of M #1-7. Cover price $1.00.

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"When Titans Trash!" Guest-starring Machine Man. Stage 4 of the Terminus Factor storyline. Story by Roy and Dann Thomas. Art by Jim Fry and Keith Williams. Cover by Tom Morgan. It's a battle of two giants: Terminus vs. Terminoid; and the Avengers are caught in the middle! The Avengers along with Machine Man and the original Human Torch will try to save San Francisco. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Hercules, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Wasp, Wonder Man, and U.S. Agent. Cameo appearance by the East Coast Avengers. First back up story: "Media Watch" Story by Rob Tokar. Art by Jim Reddington and Keith Williams. A humorous look at how the local media is covering the Terminus news story. Second backup story: "Tanks for Nothing" Guest-starring Firebird. Story by Gary Barnum. Art by Brad Vancata and Jim Sanders. The Avengers encounter three Atlanteans that are concerned about captive whales. Third back up story: "Don't You Daaare Miss It!" Story by Dwayne McDuffie. Art by Grant Miehm. Hawkeye, Iron Man, Vision, and U.S. Agent visit a monster truck show. Fourth back up story: "Honey, I Shrunk The Hyperatomic Anti-proton Cannon" Story by Carrie Barre. Art by James Fry and Chris Ivy. Dr. Pym has misplaced one of his dangerous tools. (Note: The Terminus Factor saga continues in Avengers Annual 19.) 64 pages Cover price $2.00.

1st printing. Written & illustrated by J.R. Williams. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $2.75.

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Mavis and Ham have to call for some reinforcements when the Badger runs into trouble while trying to retrieve the prize bull that the Chisum Brothers stole in "A Bunch of Stooges." Script by Mike Baron and art by Steve Butler & Randy Clark. Issue has a salute and tribute to Rat Fink, the iconic hot-rod monster character from the 1960s created by Ed "Big Daddy" Roth, who is probably best known for his artwork and custom car designs. Cover price $1.95.

Vol. II, Issue 4. Jul.-Aug., 1990. Profusely illustrated with color and black & white photos. 8 1/2" x 11". 50 pages. Cover price $4.95.

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Direct Edition. Unable to see the humor in things of a criminal nature, the Joker tries to find the joke again in "Wildcard!" Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Jim Aparo & Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Norm Breyfogle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

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Newsstand Edition. Unable to see the humor in things of a criminal nature, the Joker tries to find the joke again in "Wildcard!" Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Jim Aparo & Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Norm Breyfogle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

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The Joker confronts the impostor who's been tarnishing his bad name in "Judgements!" Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Jim Aparo & Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Norm Breyfogle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

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Gothic, Part 4 of 5. Batman returns to Gotham and meets with the city's surviving crime bosses to forge an uneasy alliance against the murderous Mr. Whisper. Written by Grant Morrison, with art and cover by Klaus Janson. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.50.

No. 1540 - 1990. 5.25" x 6.75", 68 pages, B&W.

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No. 1544 - 1990. 5.25" x 6.75", 68 pages, B&W.

The Beatles Book (also known as Beatles Monthly) was a long-running fanzine produced by Beat Publications that was dedicated to the legacy of the incredible pop-culture phenomenon known as The Beatles. First published in August 1963, the magazine ran until production stopped with the 77th issue published in December,1969. It was revived in May, 1976, reprinting the first 77 issues with a few pages of added content. Beat Publications then continued producing new issues in October, 1982 until the publication ultimately ceased production with issue #321 printed in January, 2003. 6" x 8", 46 pages, B&W.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. 1980-1990: The Best Comics of the Decade is a perfect introductioin to the facinating world of contemporary comics. Featuring selections from - RAW, Love and Rockets, American Splendor, Cerebus, R. Crumb, and many more! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, B&W.

Featuring: Strontium Dog in "Outlaw" by Alan Grant & Carlos Ezquerra; Judge Dredd by John Wagner, Alan Grant & Ron Smith. Strontium Dog cover by Carlos Ezquerra.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Capri Sun ad with Archie. Public service announcement in which Archie, Betty, Jughead and other youths participate in a picket line protesting drug abuse, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. 'The Assignment,' script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Rudy Lapick; For home economics class, Miss Haggly assigns Betty and Archie to shop for groceries on a budget. 'Net Loss,' script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Scott McRae; Betty and Archie agree to play doubles tennis with Veronica and the club tennis pro. 'Happy Daze,' script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty is depressed, so Archie plans a party to cheer her up; While recruiting the gang, he tells them the theme is a 'Depression Party," causing the gang to jump to the wrong conclusion. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

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Canadian Price Variant. $1.20 cover price. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Capri Sun ad with Archie. Public service announcement in which Archie, Betty, Jughead and other youths participate in a picket line protesting drug abuse, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. 'The Assignment,' script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Rudy Lapick; For home economics class, Miss Haggly assigns Betty and Archie to shop for groceries on a budget. 'Net Loss,' script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Scott McRae; Betty and Archie agree to play doubles tennis with Veronica and the club tennis pro. 'Happy Daze,' script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty is depressed, so Archie plans a party to cheer her up; While recruiting the gang, he tells them the theme is a 'Depression Party," causing the gang to jump to the wrong conclusion. 36 pgs., full color Cover price $1.20.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Shop Till You Drop," script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica go shopping separately and end up buying the same outfit. "The Girl Who Knew Too Much," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, Jr.; The other students begin to believe that Betty has become psychic. "Plain 'n' Fancy," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty is selling magazine subscriptions. "The Yearbook," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, Jr.; Mr. Weatherbee tries to convince the students to do a video yearbook rather than a traditional yearbook. "The Secret of Soho"; While the Archies are in New York City for a concert, Betty and Veronica visit Soho and their fashion designer friend Dexter. "Solution Resolution," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Sabrina and Hilda try to use witchcraft to solve society's ills, with unexpected results. "Close Encounters," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica wants Archie to stay away from Betty all day but Archie and Betty keep running into each other and Veronica keeps catching them. "Slumber Number," script by George Gladir, art by Stan Goldberg; Sabrina gets stuck baby-sitting a bratty young witch on the night of an important slumber party with her friends. Archie's Double Digest ad. Plus other strips, pinups, and more. 132 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

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Canadian Edition. $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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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Extra Sensory Detection," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty and Archie begin using Jughead as a go-between to foil Veronica's uncanny ability to sense when Archie's about to ask Betty out. "Who Am I?", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty learns a valuable lesson when she tries to act like Veronica. "Little Blackmail Book," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty finds Veronica's little black book. "Dress Code" half-page story starring Sabrina. "Running Mate," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; Ethel and Midge talk Betty into running for class president. Veronica then decides she wants to be president and runs against her. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

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Canadian Price Variant. $1.20 cover price. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Extra Sensory Detection," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty and Archie begin using Jughead as a go-between to foil Veronica's uncanny ability to sense when Archie's about to ask Betty out. "Who Am I?", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty learns a valuable lesson when she tries to act like Veronica. "Little Blackmail Book," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty finds Veronica's little black book. "Dress Code" half-page story starring Sabrina. "Running Mate," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; Ethel and Midge talk Betty into running for class president. Veronica then decides she wants to be president and runs against her. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.20.

Alan Moore script with art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Alan Moore's brilliant unfinished work. Chaos and shopping malls in Northamptonshire, England. Features Moore's brilliant storytelling, and Sienkiewicz's graphic genius, with a nice dose of humour and humanity. 10"x10" format. Cover price $5.50.

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"In the Dread of Night" - Free of the Ebony Blade's curse, the Black Knight must be ready to face the Dreadknight. Captain Britain fights at his side, but it may not be enough. Characters: GS: Captain Britain, Victoria Bentley; V: Dreadknight, Morgan Le Fey, Modred. Written by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas, with art by Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Rich Buckler and Tony DeZuniga. Cover price $1.50.

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The Blackhawks have plans to make, figuring out what roles they want to play in world affairs. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Rick Burchett. Cover by Burchett. New Format. Suggested for Mature Readers. Cover price $1.75.

Story and art by Tony Nesca. 8-3/8 in. x 11-in.; black and white; 32 pages on white paper. Cover price $2.00.

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Cover by Berni Wrightson. Stories and text by Rickey Shanklin. Art by Mike McCarthy, Damon Willis and Berni Wrightson. Fear, fright and terror! Featuring: untitled Count Dracula story by Rickey Shanklin and Mike McCarthy; untitled Dracula 2199 story by Rickey Shanklin and Damon Willis; and "Berni Wrightson's The Lost Frankenstein Pages" (with text by Shanklin), continuing to feature illustrations that were not used in the Marvel edition including rarely seen Frankenstein and Frankenstein-related drawings by Wrightson (also see issues 14, 16, 18 and 19 for this feature). 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

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Siren. Temptress. Man-eater. Call Chase Darrow what you want, but whatever label you choose, the truth is she's the BREATHTAKER... a nice young woman who possesses the power to love a man to death. Chase Darrow is a succubus. BREATHTAKER is part horror story, about a woman with the power to drain men of their very life force...part romance, because those men are her willing victims...part crime story, as Chase is forced to run from the government which has branded her a criminal...and part super-hero story: The Man, a popular television and merchandising figure who also happens to have powers and abilities - beyond those of the average man - that he's going to use to hunt down and capture Chase in an effort to boost his sagging Nielsen ratings. Story and full-color art by Mark Wheatley and Marc Hempel. Suggested for Mature Readers. Prestige Format. Cover price $4.95.

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Broken China - Written by Joey Cavalieri. Art by Chuck Fiala and John Costanza. Cover by Chuck Fiala and Kez Wilson. Daffy goes to China to try to find one of the mystical Elmer Fudd heads. Characters in this issue: Bugs Bunny; Daffy Duck; Porky Pig (cameo); Don Saranarapa; Sylvester the Cat; Tweety Bird; Chip; Dale; Pepe Le Pew; Foghorn Leghorn. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Issue 3, July, 1990. "New Series." Fanzine published for the benefit of the Burroughs Bibliophiles. Tarzan Stories and articles."The All-Story." Softcover 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 48 Pages plus advertising supplement B&W. Cover price $7.00.