Comic books May 1997

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Loothka Bi-Modal: Part 2 of 2 - Written by Christopher Hinz. Art by Tommy Lee Edwards & Dick Giordano. Cover by Tommy Lee Edwards. Final issue. Nick is captured by the bizarre experimental creature called the Loothka. Now his team must not only rescue him, but discover the Loothka's secret before a family is torn apart forever. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.20.

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J. Scott Campbell art Cover price $2.50.

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Story by Warren Ellis. Art by Steve Dillon. NOTE: 1st appearance of Gen 13 was in Wildcats Trilogy #1. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Collects Gen 13 (1994) Wizard 1/2 Edition, Gen 13 (1994 1st Series) #0, Gen 13 (1995-2002 2nd Series) #1, Gen 13: The Unreal World (1996), and a story from Wildstorm (1995) #1. Written by Brandon Choi, Louise Simonson, J. Scott Campbell, and Jim Lee. Art by J. Scott Campbell, Jim Lee, Ryan Benjamin, Richard Johnson, Travis Charest, Humberto Ramos, and Walt Simonson. Featuring five of the most offbeat Gen 13 adventures. Includes a cover gallery. Softcover, full color. Cover price $16.95.

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Cover art by Chris Bachalo. The Last X Man, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Chris Bachalo and Pop Mhan, inks by Al Vey and Scott Hanna; Bastion attempts to persuade Jubilee to tell him all about the X-Men by trying to make her believe that he has killed them; Jubes sniffs out his ruse and continues to defy her captor; Banshee figures out where Black Tom sent the Gen X kids. Cookin' With Jubilee, script and art by Jim Mahfood; Jubilee teaches the team how to cook pancakes. 44 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

1st printing. By Ted Ringer. GET OUT OF TOWN is a terrific Bedtime Story for Big Kids. A story of a contemporary Deadhead, with characters reminiscent of Hunter S. Thompson. A fast-paced, funny novel about an aging hippie's search for lost youth, love, money, rock 'n' roll with the Grateful Dead, and caffeine. A wild and crazy ride. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 226 pages, Text Only. Cover price $13.95.

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Written by ERIC LUKE. Art by IVAN REIS & RANDY EMBERLIN. She's fought master criminals, mutants and monsters during her short career, but now Ghost faces a whole army in her defense of the secret underground city beneath Arcadia. This giant-sized, 48-page issue marks the start of a new direction for Ghost, and reveals why Elisa Cameron was killed. Action from start to finish, plus a spectacular photo cover and a special feature on the creators behind GHOST! Don't miss this incredible 25th issue celebration! Cover price $3.50.

"Ashes of My Soul!" Guest-starring Brother Voodoo and Lilith, Dracula's Daughter. Written by Ivan Velez, Jr. Art by Gabe Alberola. Lilith attacks Johnny Blaze, Scarecrow, in command of Danny's body, attempts to start a killing spree and the Ghost Rider may be powerless to stop either of them. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover by Ben Dunn. Stories and art by Rod Espinosa, Cody Pickrodt, Evan Hayden, James Schaad, Pat Rea, Phuong-Mai Bui-Quang, Rod Espinosa, San Gonzaga, and Serapio Calm II. Short stories and pinups revolving around the female characters from the Ninja High School universe. In a student body comprised of novice ninjas, mages-in-training and undercover aliens, anything can happen. Flights Of Fantasy; Ghost Writer; Sprockets And Rockets; Pin-Up Girls; Ninja Tricks 2; Price$; It's Fast Or It's Free; Anna Ambush; Zetrapersons; The Oracle. 56 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Menu for Disaster starring Green Arrow [Connor Hawke], Eddie Fyers, Warlord [Travis Morgan], Master Jansen, Lisa Prebble, Mister Boca, and Quat, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by William Rosado, inks by Robert Campanella; Connor helps rescue a Culinary Institute of America employee, who is mistaken for a CIA agent. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

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"Roomie!" Guest-starring Jade and Obsidian. Donna Troy cameo. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Jeff Johnson and Romeo Tanghal. Kyle Rayner meets the children of the original Green Lantern Alan Scott. But after a misunderstanding, will the current Green Lantern survive his encounter with Jade and Obsidian. Cover price $1.75.

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Story by Dan Vado. Art by Phil Allora. Cover by Norman Felchle. SLG publisher Vado brings his space-borne superhero back home to Slave Labor Graphics. After the events of the 1991 DC miniseries, The Griffin and fellow super-soldier Anarchy roam the universe, exiled from Earth and pursued by an alien empire. Intended as a new series, but this was the only issue. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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StormWatch's secrets are up for grabs as a former agent goes renegade...and they must be valuable secrets indeed, as Weatherman goes outside of StormWatch to recruit Grifter's help! But that's easier said than done when the agent is Cannon...and his contact man is Grifter's arch-enemy, Charlatan! Written by Steven Grant. Art by Michael Ryan and Jason Gorder. Cover by Michael Ryan and Rizzo. FC, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

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Story and art by Kenichi Sonoda. Rally Vincent is a gunsmith by trade -- but she earns her living hunting bounties. Usually she gets paid in cash, though sometimes information pays better interest. That's the case when she catches up with her latest target, an engaging con man named Logan. Logan's got the lowdown on Gray, the vicious killer who wants to catch Rally by the tail, and he intends to parlay that prize for all it's worth in Shades of Gray. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and art by Kenichi Sonoda. Bean Bandit is going to spring Gray from jail, and Rally Vincent knows it. Given that Gray is gunning for Rally, that knowledge should give her time to plan for their face-to-face. But the best laid plans of mice and Gunsmiths. . . 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and art by Kenichi Sonoda. Gray has Minnie, Bean has Gray, and now . . . the police have Rally Vincent! Before she can rescue her friend, Rally is arrested by furious Minnesota police. Can she get out of the can before her best friend winds up in a coffin? Only time -- and the third issue of Shades of Gray -- will tell! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and art by Kenichi Sonoda. Not a bullet to the chest or a knife in the stomach. Instead, it looks like it'll be a freight container on the head that ends Rally Vincent's bounty-hunting career! Rally and Minnie-May, the Gunsmith Cats, are cornered by Gray in an airfreight warehouse, and it's going to be terminal if they can't find their way out! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and art by Kenichi Sonoda. A last-minute double-cross pits Bean Bandit against Gray, and Rally and Minnie are caught in the middle. Get set for the fastest chase scene ever in comics! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Turaxx. Story, art and cover by Andy Brase. An anthology by indy publisher Hall of Heroes that fostered new talent such as Trent Kaniuga. Turaxx the "Trobbit," a slave in the Jazoid Galaxy, is on a mission to acquire an ancient relic for his master, the sorcerer Rurik. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.50.

Contains 3 stories of Grin, Bog, and Sinister. Also features 2 pin-ups. Wraparound color cover, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Story and art by Douglas Paszkiewicz and John Hinz. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

1992-99 RC/Gemstone reprint series. This series can easily be confused with the original series (10c cover priced), the 1990-91 Gladstone reprint series, or 1991-92 Russ Cochran reprint series. Cover art by Graham Ingels. Sucker Bait!, script by Albert B. Feldstein, art by Graham Ingels; After his father is killed by a vampire, a chemist comes up with a plan to sacrifice himself so that others may live. Lover, Come Hack To Me!, script by Albert B. Feldstein, art by George Evans; Every generation, a madwoman is conceived on the night of her parent's wedding who follows the tradition of murdering her newly-wed husband with an ax in the same house. Double-Header!, script by Albert B. Feldstein, art by Jack Kamen. Foul Play!, script by Albert B. Feldstein, art by Jack Davis. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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By CHRIS MARRINAN. As the judgement day bomb ticks ever closer to detonation, the HEADHUNTERS brutally clash with an undead militia! Meanwhile, psychotic super-menace Dr. Slaughter escapes from prison bent on revenge--his target: Armstrong! B&W, 24 pg. Cover price $2.95.

Vintage supermarket tabloid magazine full of high profile true crime stories of the FBI and the CIA, some with testimonials from those involved in, or close to the cases themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 66 pages, B&W. Recommended for ages 16+.

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Cover by Olivia. Stories and Art by Olivier Grojnowski, Thomas Mosdi & Guillaume Sorel, Stephane Gess, Matthias Schultheiss, Antonio Segura & Jose Ortiz, Massimiliano Frezzato, Chaban & Bonin and Jean-David Morvan & Philippe Buchet. The illustrated fantasy magazine. In this issue: "Minus One"; "The Observer"; "Teddy Bear: Djumbo Warrior"; "Christina"; "Ozono: Black Beaches"; "Dog Face"; "Be As You've Always Dreamed of Being"; and "Why Is There So Much Hate?" Plus: Kino gallery. 120 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $4.50.

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Written by Paul Jenkins. Art and cover by Sean Phillips. You're Just A...; After last issue's unexpected finale, John must gather together his friends to formulate a plan against Myrddin; But as usual, things don't go according to plan; Last Man Standing part 4, the penultimate chapter of John Constantine's King Arthur-inspired epic. 36 pages, full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Hellboy: Wake the Devil (1996) #1-5.

Story and art by Mike Mignola.

Hellboy is one of the most celebrated comics series in recent years. The ultimate artists' artist and a great storyteller whose work is in turns haunting, hilarious, and spellbinding. Mike Mignola has won numerous awards in the comics industry and beyond. When strangeness threatens to engulf the world, a strange man will come to save it. Sent to investigate a mystery with supernatural overtones, Hellboy discovers the secrets of his own origins, and his link to the Nazi occultists who promised Hitler a final solution in the form of a demonic avatar.

Softcover, 120 pages, full color.

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Cover 1A by Paul Abrams. Written by Ripley Carver. Art by Paul Abrams. Specially chosen by Lucifer himself to become a super-powered soldier of darkness, Hellina was purified by the power of Perg and transformed into a warrior against Hells forces on Earth. Hellina may be a demon-slayer with supernatural powers, but shes also a very human woman – which can be both a blessing and a curse. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Cover 1B by Ivan Reis. Written by Ripley Carver. Art by Paul Abrams. Specially chosen by Lucifer himself to become a super-powered soldier of darkness, Hellina was purified by the power of Perg and transformed into a warrior against Hells forces on Earth. Hellina may be a demon-slayer with supernatural powers, but shes also a very human woman – which can be both a blessing and a curse. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Signed by Joseph Zyskowski with CoA, limited edition 35 of 100. Cover 1B by Ivan Reis. Written by Ripley Carver. Art by Paul Abrams. Specially chosen by Lucifer himself to become a super-powered soldier of darkness, Hellina was purified by the power of Perg and transformed into a warrior against Hells forces on Earth. Hellina may be a demon-slayer with supernatural powers, but shes also a very human woman – which can be both a blessing and a curse. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Nude cover A by Rod Perry - limited to 1100 copies. Written by Ripley Carver. Art by Paul Abrams. Specially chosen by Lucifer himself to become a super-powered soldier of darkness, Hellina was purified by the power of Perg and transformed into a warrior against Hells forces on Earth. Hellina may be a demon-slayer with supernatural powers, but shes also a very human woman – which can be both a blessing and a curse. Includes Lightning Comics Certificate of Authenticity. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Nude cover B by Rod Perry, limited to 1100 copies. Written by Ripley Carver. Art by Paul Abrams. Specially chosen by Lucifer himself to become a super-powered soldier of darkness, Hellina was purified by the power of Perg and transformed into a warrior against Hells forces on Earth. Hellina may be a demon-slayer with supernatural powers, but shes also a very human woman – which can be both a blessing and a curse. Includes Lightning Comics Certificate of Authenticity. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Story by Mike Harris. Art and cover by Duc Tran. A manga-style tale of love, an amusingly inconvenient curse, and a race against time. When girl-crazy teen Kazuya flirts with a witchs daughter, she casts a spell that causes Kazuya to turn into a little boy at the worst times. Kazuya must find his one true love and break the spell before the demons controlling the spell come for him. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Expanded Edition - 1st printing. Collects Hercules (1982 1st Series Marvel) #1-4 and Hercules (1984 2nd Series Marvel) #1-4.

Story and art by BOB LAYTON.

Out of the myths of old comes a modern day legend – Hercules, Prince of Power!

As the son of Zeus – king of the Greek gods of old – Hercules must always strive to justify his "god"-given gifts as one of the most powerful beings on the planet. From an intergalactic adventure that brings him face-to-face with Galactus to a confrontation with his all-powerful father, Hercules proves himself worthy of his place among the pantheon of immortal beings from Mount Olympus in this awe-inspiring epic.

Softcover, 192 pages, full color.

NOTE: "One of the finest modern day Hercules adventures ever." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

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1st printing. Hercules star in "Hooray for Hercules!" Read along and color the adventures of your favorite heroes in this edition of Marvel Read and Color Book series. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $1.99.

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24 pgs. B&W with color cover. Mature readers. Cover price $2.50.

Volume 34 -1st printing. Featuring The Ambassador from Hell! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 96 pages, Text ( with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $6.00.

Issue #261 - May 1997. Magazine devoted to Marijuana growing. 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 106 Pages. Partial color, partial B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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Written by: Garth Ennis Pencils by: John McCrea. Zombie Night at the Gotham Aquarium Part 2 Pinned down by the zombified creatures of the Gotham aquarium, Tommy and the Noonan gang must shoot their way past penguins, seals, squids, and alligators for the final showdown in the shark tank. A truly comedical and Non-PETA friendly tale of outlandish proportions. Cover price $2.25.

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Geohammer, Chapter 10. Story, art and cover by Dave Wilson. A spin-off from Ben Dunns popular Ninja High School English-language manga. Hitomi and her group of high school friends try to prevent the Geohammer satellite from wreaking global havoc. The team sets explosives on the Geohammer, already in orbit above the Earth. But do they have enough time to find Asashi and get off the satellite before it explodes? Double-sized final issue. 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

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Painted cover art by Teddy Kristiansen. The Road To You - Getting There Part One, script by Steven T. Seagle, art by Teddy Kristiansen; Rain, Ben and Traci road trip to San Fransisco; While visiting the Sutro Bath house Rain enters a cave and discovers herself transported to the past and finds the House of Secrets cannot be escaped; P.I. Calderone begins his search for Rain by tracking her across the country. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover pencils by Humberto Ramos, inks by Wayne Faucher. You and Me Against the World, script by Mark Waid, pencils by Humberto Ramos, inks by Wayne Faucher; Bart helps his mother rescue Iris' parents; Bart returns "home" to the 20th century. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

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Hulk Island. Part 3 of 3. Story by Peter David. Art by Mike Deodato. The Hulk has declared a small island in the Florida Keys Hulk Island. Here the residence live by Hulk's rules. Now, we know the government and army are not going to let the Green Goliath get away with this. 36 pages. Cover price $1.95.

May 1997. Volume 4, Number 2. Cover by Thomas Nast. Articles: "Heartbreak Soup: The Interdependence of Theme and Form" by Charles Hatfield, "An Introduction to the Canadian Newspaper Comic" by Kenneth S. Barker and "Nast, Keppler, and the Mass Market" by Roger A. Fischer. Book Reviews: "Drawn & Quartered: The History of American Political Cartoons" by Stephen Hess and Sandy Northrop, Reviewed by Bruce Wheltle; "100 Years of American Newspaper Comics" by Maurice Horn, reviewed by Robert C. Harvey; "The Age of Caricature: Satirical Prints in the Reign of George III" by Diane Donald, reviewed by Katherine Hart; and "Graphic Storytelling" by Will Eisner, reviewed by Joseph Witek. 8.5-in. x 10.75-in.; black and white; 48 pages on white paper.

Story, art and cover by John Orlando. Comics in the tradition of 1970s Marvel, like Orlandos earlier Cybergen. An alien invasion puts in motion a convoluted story of deceit, persecution, misconception, and man's inhumanity to man. 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.

Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi. Kagome frees InuYasha, the strange boy with the dog ears, but he expresses his gratitude by attempting to steal her mysterious jewel! Fortunately, she discovers that she can use the magical beads around her neck to make him obey her every command! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.