The Mystery Man comic books issue 1

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THE TARANTULA ACT I - In the span of years when Morpheus of the Dreaming was held captive by a human sorcerer, the universe knew someone was missing and tried to replace him. In the late 1930s, haunted by dark dreams, Wesley Dodds, a quiet, studious man, the heir to a fabulous fortune, took to wearing a gasmask and going out at night to battle bizarre criminals with names like the Tarantula, the Mist and the Phantom of the World's Fair. Dodds put his foes to sleep with gas and sprinkled sand on them. Somewhere along the line, they took to calling him the Sandman. The curtain goes up on SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE! Matt Wagner is the regular writer, with rotating artists on each story arc. The first storyline is drawn by Guy Davis. Together, Wagner and Davis team up to create baroque new tales of a mysterious night avenger, combining the relentless plotting of a hardboiled detective novel and the subtle psychological ambiguities of classic film noir. In the premiere issue, Dodds follows the trail of the Tarantula, a mysterious kidnapper who wants the last dance on every young woman's card. Painted photo cover by Gavin Wilson. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.95.

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Written by Kyle Higgins and Matt Groom. Art by David Lopez and Davide Tinto. Cover by EJ Su. Giant kaiju roam. A sinister conspiracy consolidates power. And there's nobody left to stop it - because Ultraman is GONE! How did the situation go so wrong…? And how can the United Science Patrol claw their way back from the brink? The answers lie in the appearance of an enigmatic new Ultra, and a secret that has remained hidden for decades. From distant stars to lost dimensions, untangling this twisted web will require Shin Hayata to go farther and fight harder than ever before! So strap in - THE MYSTERY OF ULTRASEVEN unfolds now! PLUS: ANOTHER STORY FROM THE HISTORY OF ULTRA Q AND TWO MORE INSTRUCTIONAL KAIJU STEPS! 36 pages, full color. RATED T+ Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Kyle Higgins and Matt Groom. Art by David Lopez and Davide Tinto. Cover by Francesco Manna. Giant kaiju roam. A sinister conspiracy consolidates power. And there's nobody left to stop it - because Ultraman is GONE! How did the situation go so wrong…? And how can the United Science Patrol claw their way back from the brink? The answers lie in the appearance of an enigmatic new Ultra, and a secret that has remained hidden for decades. From distant stars to lost dimensions, untangling this twisted web will require Shin Hayata to go farther and fight harder than ever before! So strap in - THE MYSTERY OF ULTRASEVEN unfolds now! PLUS: ANOTHER STORY FROM THE HISTORY OF ULTRA Q AND TWO MORE INSTRUCTIONAL KAIJU STEPS! 36 pages, full color. RATED T+ Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Kyle Higgins and Matt Groom. Art by David Lopez and Davide Tinto. Cover by Nick Roche. Giant kaiju roam. A sinister conspiracy consolidates power. And there's nobody left to stop it - because Ultraman is GONE! How did the situation go so wrong…? And how can the United Science Patrol claw their way back from the brink? The answers lie in the appearance of an enigmatic new Ultra, and a secret that has remained hidden for decades. From distant stars to lost dimensions, untangling this twisted web will require Shin Hayata to go farther and fight harder than ever before! So strap in - THE MYSTERY OF ULTRASEVEN unfolds now! PLUS: ANOTHER STORY FROM THE HISTORY OF ULTRA Q AND TWO MORE INSTRUCTIONAL KAIJU STEPS! 36 pages, full color. RATED T+ Cover price $4.99.

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Central Park is the idyllic setting for a series of sinister crimes, each involving a mysterious mugger who bears a disturbing resemblance to the Golden Age Sandman. Wesley Dodds must discover the motivation behind these violent attacks before the police close in on him. Written by Matt Wagner and Steven T. Seagle, with art by Alex Ross, John Bolton, George Pratt, David Lloyd, Guy Davis, Peter Snejbjerg, Dean Ormston and Stefano Gaudiano. Photo cover by Gavin Wilson and Richard Bruning. Suggested for Mature Readers. 68 pages. New Format. Cover price $3.95.

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Written by John Ney Rieber Art by Eric Nguyen Cover by Tim Bradstreet A Vertigo classic returns - with a vengeance! The fertile mind of writer John Ney Rieber (BOOKS OF MAGIC, Captain America) and the dynamic pen of artist Eric Nguyen (Strange Girl) have created a Sandman tale that both honors the classic character and will stand as a classic in its own right. A new age of terror demands a new Sandman to quell its nightmares. This disturbing new miniseries follows the final days of Wesley Dodds and his lifelong love Dian Belmont as they encounter a harrowing fate while traveling in Afghanistan circa 1997. Ten years later, with American troops on the ground in that country, wartime photojournalist Kieran Marshall is forced to take on the mantle of Wesley's former alter-ego, the terrifying crimefighter known as The Sandman. A dark and relevant tale that will appeal to new readers as well as fans of the classic Vertigo series, SLEEP OF REASON questions what it means to be human when confronted with evil. Marshall is a man in search of a career-making interview with master-terrorist Masad. When he confronts Masad face-to-face, he learns to his horror that this terrorist can teach him more about himself than he ever wanted to know. Becoming the new Sandman will be the only way Kieran can save his own life - but, possibly, at the cost of his humanity. Cover price $2.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Tarantula!" Collects Sandman Mystery Theatre (1993) #1-4. Written by Matt Wagner. Art by Guy Davis. Cover by Wagner. In this noir detective tale of intrigue, bigotry and incest, millionaire Wesley Dodds takes on the costumed persona of the Sandman to catch a sadistic killer in 1930s New York. Donning a gas mask, fedora, business suit and cape, Dodds goes after the Tarantula, a brutal kidnapper who is mercilessly preying upon the women of high society. But as the Sandman walks through a world of corruption and deceit, he uncovers the true secret of the murders and their implausible connection to the city's most prominent family. Softcover, 112 pages, full color ? Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Jerome Charyn. Art by Joe Staton.

In the not too distant future crime is out of control and chaos reins supreme. Street gangs terrorize the streets of New York and rogue cops patrol dystopian remains of the once great mecca. Now, someone is killing off the Heads of the last remaining Mob Families. Only Alonzo, the Family Man, may be able to stop the madness.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 94 pages, B&W.

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1st printing. Collects Ultraman: The Mystery of Ultraseven (2022 Marvel) #1-5. Written by Kyle Higgins and Mat Groom. Art by David Lopez,d Davide Tinto, Gurihiru. Cover by EJ Su. Back Cover by David Lopez and Davide Tinto. Ultraman is gone! Giant kaiju roam. A sinister conspiracy consolidates power. And there's nobody left to stop it! How did the situation go so wrong? And how can the United Science Patrol claw their way back from the brink? The answers lie in the appearance of an enigmatic new Ultra and a secret that has remained hidden for decades. From distant stars to lost dimensions, untangling this twisted web will require Shin Hayata to go farther and fight harder than ever before! But he is powerless and trapped in the lion's den. With the walls closing in, all hope rests on unraveling a decades-long mystery! How is it related to a galactic conspiracy, how can Dan Moroboshi still be alive, and why is Ultraseven menacing Japan? Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $17.99.

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Harkening back to the classic EC horror comics, Mystery Manor is a new take on the genre, brought to the page by a stable of hot young artists and writers who pay homage to the masters of suspense while bringing a hip, 21st century sensibility to the horror comic. The narrators are based upon the characters portrayed by the actors of 'Wayne Sealy's Mystery Manor Haunted Theatre' in Omaha, Nebraska. This former Victorian bordello has been the scene of untold horrors - now the ghouls of the real 'Mystery Manor' are ready to follow you home! Gruesome deaths and curious encounters are found within, and these are not lackluster morality tales or spoofs, but genuine explorations of the dark corners of the human psyche. But of course, there is always room for just a touch of graveyard humor as no horror tale is complete without a few giggles! Cover price $2.95.

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#1, 1982, 60c. Anthology comic featuring suspenseful, spooky and mystery tales. Issue features "What If...," "Two Predictions," "The Stone-Age Astronomers," "Flight of Fancy," "The Red Lady," The Isle of One-Eyed Giants." Story and art credits: unknown. Number/month on cover: 90309-206, no month listed. Cover price $0.60.

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1st Printing. Hardcover, 5.5" x 7.5", 210 pages, B&W, mostly text with a few illustrations.

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(W) Sholly Fisch (A/CA) Christopher Uminga. Batman is a great detective, but he rarely works alone. His sidekicks Robin and Batgirl, his butler Alfred, and the police of Gotham City all play a role in helping him keep his city safe. You can too! In this special Batman Day edition, we'll take you to a maze and see how you fare against the Riddler!

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1st printing.

Story and art by Arnold Arre. Introduction by Emil Flores.

In a world yearning for stability, a renegade force arrives, spreading chaos amidst the populace in the form of a gruesome plague. This is when the world needs Andong Agimat- and his mysterious amulet, a talisman purposed to protect Ando and ward off evil.

Get ready to meet an intriguing cast of characters, including a cult leader and the group of followers that he has transformed into a superhuman gang bent on destroying the city. And of course, you'll meet the main character Ando-a silver-haired bounty hunter with a checkered past and supernatural abilities, taking to the streets to deal with the criminal forces beyond the reach of local law enforcement.

Can Andong Agimat and his talisman's secret powers repel the forces of chaos?

Softcover, 232 pages, B&W.

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Story, art and cover by Scott Saavedra. Another offbeat adventure from Saavedra, creator of Dr. Radium and Java Town. As mad scientist Dr. Thorn prepares his latest mad scheme, everywoman Shirley discovers the entrance to a mysterious cave behind the shower curtain of her cheap apartment. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.