Strange comic books issue 5

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WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY GILBERT HERNANDEZ; COVER BY HERNANDEZ In stores March 27. The arresting conclusion finds the Mystery Girls in full force, Joe Hook and Sammy making amends, two detectives and a stripper with one promotion, and Mrs. Gideon out of the closet. But what becomes of Mike Chang and his multiple body parts is the biggest shocker of all. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 5) $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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Why does the discovery of his wife's mutilated body seem to bring comfort to Anthony Corbeau? What is it that prevents Alex from discovering the dark secrets behind their doomed romance? SPAWN and DISTRICT X writer David Hine continues his gothic masterpiece. Cover price $2.99.

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(W) J.M. & Randy Lofficier (P) Manuel Garcia (I) Eduardo Alpuente (Cover A) Manuel Garcia (Cover B) Aleksi Briclots FC 32pp $2.95 Six issue monthly finite series In stores the week of July 9th THE CONCEPT: HOMICRON: a NASA physicist whose body is inhabited by a powerful alien; STARLOCK: the former servant of awesome cosmic entities, now a fugitive; FUTURA: a mysterious woman from another dimension; JALEB: the secretive agent of a race of telepaths; JAYDEE: the deadliest killing machine in the universe; ... These are STRANGERS to our world, brought together by Tanka, an "invariant" empowered by an unfathomably distant future to safeguard our time. THIS ISSUE: "Icy till the Evening"?The NECROMANCER's threat to Earth is not over -- the villain has now taken refuge in his ultimate citadel: a station in orbit around the Sun, from which he plans to cause our star to go nova, using STARLOCK's precious starseed. The STRANGERS follow, and the final battle against the arch-villain takes place against the background of the Sun's murderous rays -- but can it be that it was all in vain? Cover price $2.95.

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(W) J.M. & Randy Lofficier (P) Manuel Garcia (I) Eduardo Alpuente (Cover A) Manuel Garcia (Cover B) Aleksi Briclots FC 32pp $2.95 Six issue monthly finite series In stores the week of July 9th THE CONCEPT: HOMICRON: a NASA physicist whose body is inhabited by a powerful alien; STARLOCK: the former servant of awesome cosmic entities, now a fugitive; FUTURA: a mysterious woman from another dimension; JALEB: the secretive agent of a race of telepaths; JAYDEE: the deadliest killing machine in the universe; ... These are STRANGERS to our world, brought together by Tanka, an "invariant" empowered by an unfathomably distant future to safeguard our time. THIS ISSUE: "Icy till the Evening"?The NECROMANCER's threat to Earth is not over -- the villain has now taken refuge in his ultimate citadel: a station in orbit around the Sun, from which he plans to cause our star to go nova, using STARLOCK's precious starseed. The STRANGERS follow, and the final battle against the arch-villain takes place against the background of the Sun's murderous rays -- but can it be that it was all in vain? Cover price $2.95.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Christopher Rule. "We Are the 3 Who Vanished!", art by Don Heck; Three scientists disappear without a trace, leaving a journal explaining that they were working on a time machine. "The Holiday" text story. "I Couldn't Stop the Runaway Comet!", art by Steve Ditko; In the year 2060 a vain elected official feels that the forces of science will be sufficient to deal with the menace of an impending comet but everything they try to either destroy or divert the comet fails. "I Am... Gorilla!", art by Paul Reinman; An atomic explosion makes a gorilla as intelligent as a human. "Don't Send Me... Out There!!!", art by Carl Burgos; A space pilot is terrified of taking another flight but his family is unsympathetic. "They Call Me... Space Pirate," art by Joe Sinnott; A successful space pirate tries to conquer a world without technology to use as a base. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #40-48.

Cover by JOE MANEELY.

From the dark heart of the Atlas Era comes another dose of bizarre and exciting STRANGE TALES!

Crafted by a host of the most talented illustrators to ever grace the comic-book page - from early work by Steve Ditko to accomplished efforts by Bill Everett - each story is a page-turning pleasure from the days when comics were as frightful as they were delightful! A heaping helping of bug-eyed aliens, unexplored caves, time machines, mermaids and atomic bombs will prove to you there's a taste of something for everyone with a penchant for the fearsome and the fantastic. And with an in-depth introduction by noted Atlas scholar Dr. Michael J. Vassallo, there's no other place where comics' most contentious era is presented and studied in such detail as here. So reserve your copy today, and march on with the MARVEL MASTERWORKS!

Hardcover, 248 pages, full color.

Cover price $64.99.

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Painted cover by George Meyerriecks. Stories and art by Joe Kubert, Albert Tyler and Bill Molno. Classic pre-Code horror from St. John. WWII veteran Peter visits Crete and learns the minotaur is real, and so are his sacrificial victims, in a story with early art by comics legend Joe Kubert. Archaeologists seeking a lost Viking treasure have strange encounters with the Viking past. In a New Orleans antique shop, a collector buys cursed coins that a legend claims were gambled in exchange for human souls. Death's Pool; Victory Chant of Gundar Arne; Mirror Image; Gag Bag; Fun Time; Curse of the Chateau Rouge. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Immortal Enemies!" Collects Strangers in Paradise (1996 Image/Homage) #6-12.

Story and art by Terry Moore.

Featuring the conclusion of the 'Love Me Tender' story. Katchoo returns to LA to look for David, but encounters the deadly Mrs. Parker instead. Back home, Francine enlists the aid of Det. Walsh to help find Katchoo, despite the horrible truths she learns about Katchoo's hidden past. Then, when David argues with his sister Darcy for Katchoo's freedom, things come to a violent climax resulting in ruin and the shocking death of a major character! Plus, for the first time, never-before-seen pages of script and story notes on missing scenes that shed new light on key moments in the story.

Softcover, 152 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. "Immortal Enemies!" Collects Strangers in Paradise (1996 Image/Homage) #6-12.

Story and art by Terry Moore.

Featuring the conclusion of the 'Love Me Tender' story. Katchoo returns to LA to look for David, but encounters the deadly Mrs. Parker instead. Back home, Francine enlists the aid of Det. Walsh to help find Katchoo, despite the horrible truths she learns about Katchoo's hidden past. Then, when David argues with his sister Darcy for Katchoo's freedom, things come to a violent climax resulting in ruin and the shocking death of a major character! Plus, for the first time, never-before-seen pages of script and story notes on missing scenes that shed new light on key moments in the story.

Softcover, 152 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.95.

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Story by Mark Sherman. Art and cover by Michael Cohen. Sophie, curator of a futuristic museum, is caught up in an adventure involving science, magic, mathematics and comic books. Trapped in The Collector's fortress, Sophie learns the secrets of the Moon Marauders. Cover price $5.99.

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Retro Variant cover by Michael Cohen. Story by Mark Sherman. Art by Michael Cohen. Sophie, curator of a futuristic museum, is caught up in an adventure involving science, magic, mathematics and comic books. Trapped in The Collector's fortress, Sophie learns the secrets of the Moon Marauders. Cover price $5.99.

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Variant cover by Drew Hayes. Story by Mark Sherman. Art by Michael Cohen. Sophie, curator of a futuristic museum, is caught up in an adventure involving science, magic, mathematics and comic books. Trapped in The Collector's fortress, Sophie learns the secrets of the Moon Marauders. Cover price $5.99.

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written by RICK REMENDER art by ERIC NGUYEN cover by ERIC NGUYEN & JOELLE COMTOIS. Separated from Bloato and imprisoned within the human stronghold known as Dead Western, Bethany breaks down. With time to reflect on her journey she discovers her real motivation in reaching Heaven isn't escape or solace. What Bethany demands from God is edification and closure. October 12 ? 32 pg ? full color ? $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Strange Suspense Stories #40 Cover by Steve Ditko

Volume 5 -1st printing. "September 1958-June 1959!" Collects Strange Suspense Stories (1952-1965 Fawcett/Charlton) #38-42.

Cover by Steve Ditko.

Charlton's not to be underestimated Strange Suspense Stories boasted a huge roster creative of talents - Dick Giordano, Gene Colan, Sol Brodsky, Bill Molno, Rocco Mastroserio, Charles Nicholas, Tony Talarico, Bill Fraccio, Matt Baker. And, of course, Steve Ditko whose moody, individualistic touch came to dominate Charlton's supernatural titles and, of course, led to deserved fame over at Marvel and with a kid called Parker and a hero who could swing from skyscraper tops on a gossamer web that he fired from his wrists. But before that, Charlton's shining light, Steve Ditko was at his best in this run of Strange Suspense Stories.

Softcover, 184 pages, full color.

Cover price $32.99.

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Volume 5 -1st printing. "September 1958-June 1959!" Collects Strange Suspense Stories (1952-1965 Fawcett/Charlton) #38-42.

Cover by Dick Giordano.

Charlton's not to be underestimated Strange Suspense Stories boasted a huge roster creative of talents - Dick Giordano, Gene Colan, Sol Brodsky, Bill Molno, Rocco Mastroserio, Charles Nicholas, Tony Talarico, Bill Fraccio, Matt Baker. And, of course, Steve Ditko whose moody, individualistic touch came to dominate Charlton's supernatural titles and, of course, led to deserved fame over at Marvel and with a kid called Parker and a hero who could swing from skyscraper tops on a gossamer web that he fired from his wrists. But before that, Charlton's shining light, Steve Ditko was at his best in this run of Strange Suspense Stories.

Hardcover, 184 pages, full color.

NOTE: For Vol. 1 & 2 see Pre-Code Classics: Strange Suspense Stories HC (2019 PS Artbooks).

Cover price $46.99.

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Regular Cover by Scott Morse. Scott Morse (w & a & c) Paul Pope (a) Ever had your heartstrings pulled just a bit too hard? Ever had the love of your life wrap you around their finger? Ever had to bend to the will of romance, only to fall flat? Then you know what's got the FOOLISH FLING all bent out of shape! An ordinary man that's turned to putty in the hands of love finds himself twisted in a knot... but can he bounce back? This issue of Scott Morse's acclaimed STRANGE SCIENCE FANTASY is a love-letter to comic book legend, Jack Cole, folks, so be prepared for a stretch. Plus, an all-new one-page tale by Paul Pope! Cover price $3.99.

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Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover by Scott Morse. Scott Morse (w & a & c) Paul Pope (a) Ever had your heartstrings pulled just a bit too hard? Ever had the love of your life wrap you around their finger? Ever had to bend to the will of romance, only to fall flat? Then you know what's got the FOOLISH FLING all bent out of shape! An ordinary man that's turned to putty in the hands of love finds himself twisted in a knot... but can he bounce back? This issue of Scott Morse's acclaimed STRANGE SCIENCE FANTASY is a love-letter to comic book legend, Jack Cole, folks, so be prepared for a stretch. Plus, an all-new one-page tale by Paul Pope! Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Joe Maneely. "The Little Black Box!", art by Dick Ayers; A ruthless business man receives a small black box in the mail and thinks about how he has no friends and that it could be sent from an enemy who wishes him harm. "Strange Rescue" text story. "The Prisoner!", art by Art Peddy; When Aladdin's genie is freed by a communist who wishes for more powerful weapons than the United States and vast armies to conquer the free world, the genie voluntarily returns to his imprisonment inside the lamp. "Uncle Ed and the Men from Space," art by Bill LaCava; A kid with an uncle who is constantly bluffing about how good of a hunter he is meets up with Martians who attempt to bluff them, but the humans call their bluff. "Magic Words!", art by Russ Heath. "Man of Mystery," art by Syd Shores. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Painted cover by Norman Saunders. Stories and art by Sheldon Moldoff, Bill Woolfolk, Maurice Gutwirth, Donald Shaw and Bob McCarthy. Classic pre-Code horror from Fawcett. When actress Althea is cast as a vampire in a Hollywood movie, the publicity department spreads the rumor that she really is a vampire... or is it just a rumor? Explorer Oliver learns just why you should never anger a rain god. Steel-mill owner "Karl Malden" murders his business partner with a blast furnace, but faces a fiery retribution. Classic, pulpy painted cover by Norman Saunders has a little bit of everything. Dance of the Doomed; Vampires Daughter!; Call of the Grave; The Rain, the Deadly Rain!; The Flaming Witness. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Written by Charles Soule. Art by Greg Scott and Soo Lee. Cover by Greg Scott and Scott Newman. Final issue! Brilliant mathematics student Heller Wilson finds his true calling when he starts connecting with his fellow New Yorkers in a daring attempt to save New York City from a series of catastrophic events. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

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Regular Cover. Written by Warren Ellis. Art and Covers by Mike Wolfer. Warren Ellis and Mike Wolfer are at the top of their game as the action kicks into overdrive and everything comes to a head in the penultimate chapter of The Body Orchard! Combat Magician William Gravel is a man hunted by two countries. America wants him for a spate of strange killings with an SAS signature. Britain wants him dead for abandoning his duties. He assumes. But, as he closes in on the weird SAS team that's killing US military figures, their true reason for aiming for him becomes clear. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.

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Wraparound Cover. Written by Warren Ellis. Art and Covers by Mike Wolfer. Warren Ellis and Mike Wolfer are at the top of their game as the action kicks into overdrive and everything comes to a head in the penultimate chapter of The Body Orchard! Combat Magician William Gravel is a man hunted by two countries. America wants him for a spate of strange killings with an SAS signature. Britain wants him dead for abandoning his duties. He assumes. But, as he closes in on the weird SAS team that's killing US military figures, their true reason for aiming for him becomes clear. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.95.

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story JUSTIN JORDAN art / cover TRADD MOORE Luther tries to rescue Petra, and things end bloody. Meanwhile, Pete and Luther's Mom are left alone to face something unimaginably worse. Not everyone gets out of this issue alive. The penultimate issue of the hit series.""(W) Justin Jordan (A/CA) Tradd Moore Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Magdalene Visaggio and Darcie Little Badger. Art by Vincenzo Federici. Cover by John Cassaday. Will the Lands survive yet another face-off with an old foe? Stranded on a boat on the Mediterranean sea, Adam and Elakshi were hoping to experience some kind of break. But Hardman has found them again and this time, he's really in a position to kill the Lands! Plus: learn how our heroes met Kittyhawk for the first time. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Written by David Barnett. Art by Philip Bond and Eva D la Cruz. Cover by Philip Bond. After her crisis of faith, Eve wants out of the job. But how can she do that, when she has nanobombs in her blood and her life -literally and physically!-depends on completing every mission to earn the deactivating serum? Her latest mission takes her back to Iceland, her home turf, and this time it's extra personal. Eve might be down, but she's not out... can she see this through with a little help from some very strange friends? Find out in the explosive conclusion to EVE STRANGER: RETROGRADE. 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Hazuki Minase. Art and cover by Itsuki Kameya. Translated by Melody Pan.

Shogo and friends continue their search for "Raise," the spell that will bring his little sister back to life. Their search leads them to Mysidia's Royal Library, where they find tons of musty, old books, including one that seems to be speaking to them...!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. For readers ages 13 and up

Cover price $13.00.

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Stories reprinted from Strange Worlds (1950 Avon) #9. In order of appearance: "Radium Monsters!", "Ransom--One Million Decimars!" art by Everett Raymond Kinstler, and "World of the Monster Brain!", all further reprinted in Out of This World (1989) #1; and "Mystery of Asteroid 9!" art by Gene Fawcette and Vincent Alascia further reprinted in Strange Worlds (1990 Malibu) #1. "Interplanetary Safari" and "Revenge at Callisto Orbit" text stories. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Strangers in Paradise (1996-2007 Homage\Abstract) #47-48 and 50-59. Story and art by Terry Moore. The complete Strangers in Paradise Part Five featues the sensational storyline "The Last Noel." Plus, a special color cover art section, sketches, and more. Hardcover, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $49.95.

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(W) Chris Roberson (A/CA) Scott Kowalchuk The Strangers' vacation is interrupted when they are sent to the American Midwest to investigate a rash of 'flying saucer' incidents. But if the reports are true, does that mean that the Earth is being visited by beings from outer space? Or are these visitors something far more strange, and far more deadly? Cover price $3.99.

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French series. Whole number #340. Reprints material from Silver Star HC (2007 Image) By Jack Kirby, Silver Star (1983 Pacific) #3, and Myth of 8-Opus Prologue GN (2004 1st Edition). Softcover, 6 1/4" x 9 5/8", 36 pages, Full color.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Mine. Art and cover by peroshi. Translated by Roy Nukia. Adapted by N. Candon. Despite Loren's seemingly unending string of losses, the adventurers' guild has noticed his promise. They offer him a chance to take a test to prove his mettle and raise his rank. The only complication is that he's also caught the attention of a young woman of strange abilities-a vampire. Even stranger, she's not the only one of her kind eyeing Loren... and some of them may have a connection with the long-lost captain of his old mercenary company. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 320 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $14.99.

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Written by Warren Ellis. Art and Covers by Mike Wolfer. The action heats up in the penultimate issue of Ellis' and Wolfer's latest brutal series featuring combat magician William Gravel! Trapped with an innocent reporter in the jungles of the Philippines, Gravel has figured out the secret of the island and why the British government wants it kept hidden from the rest of the world. But that won't help him fight the zombie horde that is closing in on him and the woman who means more to him than he will admit. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.

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"Wrap" cover. Written by Warren Ellis. Art and Covers by Mike Wolfer. The action heats up in the penultimate issue of Ellis' and Wolfer's latest brutal series featuring combat magician William Gravel! Trapped with an innocent reporter in the jungles of the Philippines, Gravel has figured out the secret of the island and why the British government wants it kept hidden from the rest of the world. But that won't help him fight the zombie horde that is closing in on him and the woman who means more to him than he will admit. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.