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Dark Horse Presents (1986) comic books 1986-1988

  • Issue #1A
    Dark Horse Presents (1986) 1A
    • Paper: White
    • Label #1220444007
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    1st printing. An anthology of original stories. First appearance of Concrete and Black Cross. Cover by Chris Warner. Black Cross [Part 1], script and art by Chris Warner; A soldier, haunted by memories of his past and injustices in the present, turns his back on his assignment. Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, script and art by Paul Chadwick; After finding himself in a new super-strong, rock hard body and donning the name Concrete, Ron Lithgow solicits on television for ideas regarding what he might do with his new body. Mindwalk, script and art by Randy Stradley; A shady telepath is coerced by government employees to ferret secrets from the mind of an ailing old man. Brighter!, script and art by Paul Chadwick; A young woman considers the possibilities afforded to her by her mutation, an ability to project light and create images. Back-cover Concrete illustration by Paul Chadwick. 36 pgs., B&W. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #1B
    Dark Horse Presents (1986) 1B
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Second Printing.
    • Label #4362459005
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    Dark Horse Presents #1 2nd Printing. No Border. Not Commemorative edition. 32 Pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #2
    Dark Horse Presents (1986) 2

    An anthology of original stories. Cover by Paul Chadwick. Under the Desert Stars, script and art by Paul Chadwick; Concrete seek some solitude in the desert at night. His reverie is interrupted when he sees a car stop and it's driver dump a large sack from out of its trunk. Crystal Vision, script by Randy Stradley, art by Randy Emberlin; As Garrett is on the run from Spinelli's men, a girl named Crystal has visions of destruction while captive at Spinelli's fortress. Cortege, script by J. M. DeMatteis, art by Mark Badger; Luke and Lizzie are called out on an investigation and are presented with an elderly vampire with an unusual problem. Mindwalk back-cover illustration by Randy Emberlin. 36 pgs., B&W. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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    $3 Dark Horse Presents #2 (6.0 FN) 1st Concrete cover (1986)
    $49 Dark Horse Presents 2 cgc 9.6 White Pages 1986 1st Cover Appearance Of Concrete
    1 day left Auction Concrete Fragile Creature, Strange Armor Think Like Mountain Dark Horse 10 bks p

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  • Issue #3
    Dark Horse Presents (1986) 3

    An anthology of original stories. Cover by Randy Emberlin. Mindwar! Part I, script by Randy Stradley, art by Randy Emberlin; Garrett crashes his way into Spinelli's fortress to free Crystal from her imprisonment. The Four-Wheeled Sleeping Pill, script and art by Paul Chadwick; Maureen and Concrete take a walk near his Eagle Rock, California warehouse and discuss the nature of his body; Concrete is hit by a speeding car and loses consciousness. Black Cross [Part 2], script and art by Chris Warner; Conrad runs into Rita, a travelling musician, on his travels in the Black Zone; She's been following him for days and wants to share the road; They size each other up and travel together for a day; She'd seen him kill a man and was hoping for a little protection as they traveled. 36 pgs., B&W. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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    $6 Dark Horse Comics Presents Mindwalk  #3 Anthology 1986 Very Fine

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  • Issue #4
    Dark Horse Presents (1986) 4

    An anthology of original stories. Cover by Ron Randall. Trekker [Part 1], script and art by Ron Randall; In the dystopian city of New Gelaph, Mercy St. Clair makes a living bringing in killers and crooks for cash. The Gray Embrace, script and art by Paul Chadwick; On a visit to a coastal residence, Concrete intends to use his celebrity to indulge himself with the company of some girls on the beach while the others are off dining at a restaurant. Mindwar! Part II, script by Randy Stradley and Randy Emberlin, art by Randy Emberlin; Garrett and Crystal continue to come under psychic attack from Rosamia, Garrett's sister; Rosamia wants to use Crystal's precognitive abilities to her own advantage and her psychic abilities seem to have grown to far outstrip Garrett's. The Boris Chronicles [Part 2], script by Randy Stradley and James Dean Smith, art by James Dean Smith. Letter from Marv Wolfman. Back-cover Concrete illustration by Paul Chadwick. 36 pgs., B&W. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #5
    Dark Horse Presents (1986) 5

    An anthology of original stories. Cover by Paul Gulacy. Burning Brightly, Brightly..., script and art by Paul Chadwick; A painter selects Concrete as the muse for her body of work. Roma [Chapter One], script and art by John Workman; A young and free-spirited woman, haunted by a recurring dream, schemes her way onto an island that features in the dream. Trekker [Part 2], script and art by Ron Randall; Dropped into a criminal compound by gang boss, Gatefish Strauss, Trekker Mercy St. Clair fights her way to freedom with the help of an unnamed undercover agent. Pickin' Up Sticks, script and art by James Dean Smith; an animate plush bunny, Pookey, The Magical Stuffed-Bunny, helps a couple of mice out with their storm damaged doorway. 36 pgs., B&W. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #6
    Dark Horse Presents (1986) 6

    An anthology of original stories. Cover by John Workman. Trekker [Part 3], script and art by Ron Randall; Mercy hopes to lure gang boss, Gatefish Strauss, into her trap but discovers that it's difficult to catch a big fish and even more difficult to hold on to one when they're caught. Roma (Chapter Two), script and art by John Workman; Roma discovers the reason behind her recurring nightmare and how it relates to Salinger Mass, the wealthy owner of Barbranna Island. Little Pushes, script and art by Paul Chadwick; Concrete head to a party hosted by the producer of the film that he's working on in effects department. Doc Abstruse Explains Warp Speed, script by Steve Mattsson, art by Tony Salmons. 36 pgs., B&W. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #7
    Dark Horse Presents (1986) 7

    Cover by Tony Salmons. All Superhero issue! The conclusion to John Workman's more than super-human Roma! The Monq, a new character from Tony Salmons! And the first appearance of Gene Shock: The Vitruvian Man, from the team of Steve Mattsson, Mark Badger and Art Nichols! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #8
    Dark Horse Presents (1986) 8

    An anthology of original stories. Cover by Paul Chadwick. Water God, script and art by Paul Chadwick; Concrete tries out a swimming rig and is pestered by some over-enthusiastic kids. Growth, script by Steve Mattsson, pencils by Mark Badger (layouts) and Art Nichols, inks by Art Nichols; Gene recovers miraculously fast from the bullet wound he received; He feigns illness to avoid raising suspicion; When he sneaks out, his sister finds pictures of a superhero costume that he's been drawing. Roma (Chapter Three), script and art by John Workman; Roma meets, and very quickly becomes close to Alex Trace - Salinger Mass' assistant; Miss Bron gives Roma a little insight into why she has been raised as a human despite her alien nature. 36 pgs., B&W. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #9
    Dark Horse Presents (1986) 9

    Cover by Paul Gulacy and Art Nichols . Dark Horse Comics' flagship title continues to bring you the best from the best! This month: Gene Shock: The Vitruvian Man by Steve Mattsson, Mark Badger & Art Nichols--The exciting conclusion to this three-part story! Roma by John Workman--Roma learns the truth about her parents, but it may be too late! Sole Survivors by Randy Stradley & Tony Salmons--On a hostile world, two enemies duel to the death! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #10
    Dark Horse Presents (1986) 10
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4045111018
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    An anthology of original stories. Cover by Paul Chadwick. Straight in the Eye, script and art by Paul Chadwick; Concrete has agreed to help a man look for his lost brother who's last location was in the woods; The man's brother (Adam) is a stuntman who often takes enough fuel to fly and sleeps under the wing of his biplane. Masque (Part 1), script and art by Mark Badger; Two men arguing in a church in Manhattan about a man named Montoya; Cut to Newark airport where a group of what are assumed F.B.I agents are trying to find Montoya, after some squabbling he is apprehended but it turns out it's the wrong man; Montoya is then spotted and is chased into a bizarre room; The Masque appears and is subsequently shot. Sole Survivors, script by Randy Stradley, art by Tony Salmons; An Alien takes cover behind a rock and is in a Mexican standoff with another lone alien. 36 pgs., B&W. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

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    $28 Dark Horse Presents #10 CGC 8.0 VF
    $199 Dark Horse Presents #10 - Dark Horse Comics 1987 CGC 9.6 1st appearance of The M
    $300 Dark Horse Presents #10, 1st App The Mask (Masque)Jim Carey, 1st Printing, 9.6
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  • Issue #11
    Dark Horse Presents (1986) 11

    An anthology of original stories. Cover by Mark Badger. Masque (Part 2), script and art by Mark Badger; Cuban Priest and Revolutionary, Albert Montoya, arrives in New York City; He spends the day with his contact in the city, hoping to avoid the C.I.A. Agents that are looking for him. Forgotten, script by Ross Evan West, art by Carel Moiseiwitsch; An illustrated retelling of some of the events of the First World War. Roma (Chapter Five), script and art by John Workman; Roma discovers that she has been empowered by the glowing Orb which was almost stolen from the island; She reveals to Salinger Mass that she is his lost daughter but she cannot convince him to end his plan to activate a device that will end human conflict at the cost of removing their personalities. 36 pgs., B&W. $1.75. Cover price $2.25.

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    $10 Dark Horse Presents 11 Early Mask Masque Mark Badger Roma John Workman 1987 NM
    $100 Dark Horse Presents #11, The Mask (Masque) Jim Carey, 1st Printing, 9.6

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  • Issue #12
    Dark Horse Presents (1986) 12

    An anthology of original stories. Cover by Mark Badger. Next Best, script and art by Paul Chadwick; Concrete wrestles with his feelings for Maureen and a growing sense of isolation; Unable to coax Maureen or Larry into spending the day with him, Concrete occupies some time answering letters. Introducing DinosaurTales in The Portheus Principle, script and art by Mark A. Nelson; A physicist creates a portal to the Earth's past while working on another problem; The portal seems stable and he ventures through to spend a day recording observations of the Cretaceous world; As he returns to the portal, he sees two dinosaurs pass through the portal, collapsing it; He's trapped in a perilous past while the dinosaurs carry a plague with them back to the present. Masque (Part 3), script and art by Mark Badger; Doug takes Albert Montoya to a Monday night Football game; Feeling out of place, Albert decides to return home on his own. 36 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.75.

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    $100 Dark Horse Presents #12, The Mask (Masque) Jim Carey, Concrete,1st Printing, 9.6

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  • Issue #13
    Dark Horse Presents (1986) 13

    Cover pencils by Michael Ebert, inks by Art Nichols. Babes 'n Arms (Part 1), script by Jon Lee, pencils by Michael Ebert, inks by Robert Caracol; A giant robot attacks Honolulu; It's design is recognized by a young woman, Toschi, as one of her father's over at Kobe-Okada Aerodynamics. Masque (Part 4), script and art by Mark Badger; The C.I.A. continues to pursue Albert Montoya but is continually foiled by a Skull-masked, gun toting figure. Captain Crusader (Chapter I), script and art by Gary Martin; A New York superhero aficionado emulates what he loves from the comic book pages on the streets of the city; He dresses up in a bright costume and helps people in distress as Captain Crusader. 36 pgs., B&W. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #14
    Dark Horse Presents (1986) 14

    Cover by Paul Chadwick and Michael T. Gilbert . This month's offering includes our regular MASQUE feature written & illustrated by Mark Badger, another great CONCRETE story by Paul Chadwick, and we proudly present MR. MONSTER in his very first solo story for Dark Horse Comics, written and drawn by Michael T. Gilbert, preluding his regular monthly series! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #15
    Dark Horse Presents (1986) 15

    Cover by Gary Martin. Be alert! Watch out for crime," says CAPTAIN CRUSADER! What would happen if you wanted to be a super-hero in New York City? Now, real people can't be super heroes, but don't tell that to Steve Richards! He thinks that he actually is one! Doom Patrol inker Gary Martin (in his first role as writer/artist) brings us a story that pokes fun at the readily accepted notion of how people view "comic book reality." Also, Mark Badger (continuing his own newly-acquired role as writer/artist), doing some of the most innovative and thought-provoking work of his career, brings us another installment of MASQUE, the mysterious vengeful figure caught up in a story of intrigue and violence! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #16
    Dark Horse Presents (1986) 16

    Cover by Paul Chadwick. In this issue, Concrete convinces Larry to watch his favorite late-night show, Sky of Heads, a popular cable program that contemplates the meaning and existence of the afterlife. Written and illustrated by Paul Chadwick. Also, another off-beat installment of Masque, written & illustrated by Mark Badger! Masque serves Denton hallucinatory truffles in a chi-chi restaurant! Always the best by Badger! Doom Patrol artist Gary Martin concludes his first work as writer/artist with Captain Crusader! In this final episode, Captain Crusader discovers what the harsh reality of being a "super hero" really is! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #17
    Dark Horse Presents (1986) 17

    Cover by Rich Hedden and Tom McWeeney. Special full-length issue featuring Roachmill. Tired of pesky cockroaches, threatening aliens or loud neighbors? Roachmill is a ruthless exterminator-for-hire who'll solve your problems! A special introduction to the often hilarious, always deadly future of Roachmill. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

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    $2 Dark Horse Presents #17 Reader Copy VG+ Complete, Fast Shipping, Early issue

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  • Issue #18
    Dark Horse Presents (1986) 18

    Cover by Paul Chadwick. Paul Chadwick's Concrete appears on the cover, and inside views another revealing episode of his favorite late-night TV show, Sky of Heads. Also inside, Mark Badger's Masque takes yet another bizarre twist, and Rich Rice's hilarious Bob the Alien (in his debut!) tries to get a date. Another "must have" issue of Dark Horse's flagship title. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #20
    Dark Horse Presents (1986) 20

    An all-new, all-star Annual! This double-sized, square-bound issue contains sixty four pages (no ads), featuring all new stories from the creators who have made Dark Horse Presents the most respected anthology title on the stands today: Concrete, by Paul Chadwick; Trekker, by Ron Randall; Mindwalk, by Randy Stradley and Randy Emberlin (last seen in DHP #4!); Masque, by Mark Badger; Bob the Alien, by Rich Rice; Wacky Squirrel, by Mike Richardson and Jim Bradrick; plus--a special appearance of Black Cross by Chris Warner, a new four-page Mr. Monster story by Michael T. Gilbert, an appearance by Bob Burden's Flaming Carrot, a new story by Gary Davis, and more! 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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    $10 DARK HORSE PRESENTS ANNUAL #20 (1988) 64 PAGES! CONCRETE! MASK! FLAMING CARROT!

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  • Issue #21
    Dark Horse Presents (1986) 21

    Cover by Ron Randall. This issue features the exciting conclusion to Mark Badger's Masque; an installment of Trekker, Ron Randall's space-faring female bounty hunter; and Delia and Celia, a "lost world" fantasy story by Gary Davis about two young women who may or may not have just saved the world. Three great stories for the price of one! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #23
    Dark Horse Presents (1986) 23

    Cover by William Stout. One of DHPs most exciting issues ever! In a horrifying true story not seen in over a decade, famed comic artist and motion picture designer William Stout rips the shroud of secrecy off one of the darkest chapters in U.S. history. Before there was "the `Nam", there was the "Filipino Massacre"! This story pulls no punches, and is not for the squeamish. Also, writer John Arcudi and exciting new artist Gary Barker team up to tell the all-too-true tale of Howard Unruh, America's first full-fledged mass murderer in "Gateway to Hell". And, Argentine creator Leo Duranona returns to comics as he begins his epic science-fiction tale, Race of Scorpions! On a hostile, polluted world with seas as thick as oatmeal, and scoured by acid rains, a supply of fresh water can make a man rich beyond his wildest dreams...or seal his fate. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #24
    Dark Horse Presents (1986) 24
    • Paper: White
    • Label #0155893015
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4333798022
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    Cover by Mark A. Nelson. Writer Mark Verheiden and artist Mark A. Nelson present an all-new "side bar" story to Dark Horse's ongoing Aliens miniseries as they take us inside the mind of an Alien Queen! Plus-Just in time for Halloween, Kull writer John Arcudi and The American artist Grant Miehm team up on a tale of murder and...cannibalism in the wilds of New York. And Leopoldo Duranona continues his exciting five-part science fiction epic Race of Scorpions. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

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    $20 Dark Horse Presents 24, First App. Comic Aliens Xenomorph, 1988, FN/VF Condition
    $57 Dark Horse Presents #24: Dry Cleaned: Pressed: Bagged: Boarded: NM+ 9.6
    $125 Dark Horse Presents #24 CGC 9.8 White Pages Origin of Aliens Dark Horse 1988
    $150 Dark Horse Presents #24 (1988) CGC 9.8 [WHITE] Origin of "Aliens"
    $300 Dark Horse Presents #24, 1st Aliens Origin, 1st Printing, 9.8
    2 days left Auction Dark Horse Presents #24 Fine+ 6.5 1st Aliens
    3 days left Auction Dark Horse Presents 24, 36, 1988-1989 (Origin Queen Alien, Xenomorphs) 9.4 NM
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    1 day left Auction DARK HORSE PRESENTS #24, DARK HORSE COMICS, 1988, 1ST PRINT, 9.6 NM+!

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  • Issue #25
    Dark Horse Presents (1986) 25

    Cover by Leopoldo Duanona. Leopoldo Duranona's Race of Scorpions takes center stage this issue as our heroes, Dito, Alma and the Stranger escape the perils of the Forbidden City, only to find even greater danger when they take to the polluted, pirate-infested reaches of "The Viscous Sea"! Also, one world ends as a new one begins as fantasy artist Gary Davis presents "The Twilight of Langdarro", a tale filled with giants and trolls and other mythic creatures! Plus--fans of gritty, "real life" horror won't want to miss John Arcudi's Homocide series as it continues. This issue, Detective Will Ford learns something about the sybiotic relationships between a cop and his informants, and ends up laying his life on the line! Science fiction, fantasy and action all in one comic! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.