Comic books May 1986

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Canadian edition with $0.95 cover price - "Borrowed Time!" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Ryan and Sam De La Rosa. Cover by Ryan & Bill Sienkiewicz. Power Princess had fallen in love with Hyperion, but it was with an imposter. Now, she must discover for herself if her feelings for the real Hyperion are true or was it all an illusion. Plus, finally, Tom Thumb gets his hands on the cure, but is it soon enough to help the diminutive genius? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.95.

Volume 2 – 1st printing. Stories by Ron Goulart. Art by Gil Kane. Cover by Gil Kane. Reprints the Star Hawks comic strip from Mar. 18 - Aug. 20, 1978. Blackthorne reprints the 1970s sci-fi comic strip from comics legends Ron Goulart and Gil Kane. A police drama in space, featuring the futuristic adventures of Interplanetary Law officers (or star hawks) Rex Jaxan, Chavez, and Alice K. Hardcover, 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95. Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Star Hawks comic strips from Mar. 19-Aug. 20, 1978. Written by Ron Goulart. Art by Gil Kane. First premiering in national newspaper syndication in 1977, Star Hawks combines the talents of renowned science-fiction writer Ron Goulart and famed comic artist Gil Kane. Softcover, 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

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For Spock and the crew of the Surak, the planet Verdee is the site of a transporter mishap, not to mention an encounter with the Romulans, in "The Trouble With Transporters!" Script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Ricardo Villagran. Joe Brozowski/Dick Giordano cover. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $.95 cover price. For Spock and the crew of the Surak, the planet Verdee is the site of a transporter mishap, not to mention an encounter with the Romulans, in "The Trouble With Transporters!" Script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Ricardo Villagran. Joe Brozowski/Dick Giordano cover. Cover price $0.95.

1st printing. Based on the story by Leonard Nimoy and Harve Bennett. Adapted by Vonda N. McIntyre. At last the crew of the destroyed starship Enterprise stands reunited. But before they can make their way home they must travel back in time to the 20th Century in order to find the missing piece to the puzzle that will save the galaxy in the present. Hardcover, 6-in x 9-in., 188 pages, text only. Timeframe: 2286

Book Club Edition - 1st printing. Based on the story by Leonard Nimoy and Harve Bennett. Adapted by Vonda N. McIntyre. At last the crew of the destroyed starship Enterprise stands reunited. But before they can make their way home they must travel back in time to the 20th Century in order to find the missing piece to the puzzle that will save the galaxy in the present. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in x 8-in., 188 pages, text only. No Cover Price. Timeframe: 2286

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NOTE: All Text is in Japanese - 1st printing. In order to save the future, they must travel back tot he past. This program features photos from the major motion picture starring the original crew of the USS Enterprise. Presented in right-to-left Japanese format. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 12-in., 24 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: All Text is in Japanese.

1st printing. All is not well on Terra... Admiral Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise are en route to Terra to face court-martial proceedings for their actions in STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK. The Klingons are demanding custody of Kirk for his part in Genesis while the Genesis controversy rages unabated. And an even more catastrophic danger has materialized to threaten the very existence of Terra. This sourcebook contains all the information needed to bring your Star Trek: The Role-Playing Game campaign up to date. It discusses the opinions of the Klingons, Romulans , and different factions within the Federation regarding Genesis and contains essays about Operation Armageddon, a Star Fleet computer simulation detailing war between the Federation and the Klingon and Romulan Empires. Sections describe what can be done to prevent the unauthorized use of starships and what sort of military justice the Enterprise Crew will face when they return to Terra. Also included is a 16-page color section illustrating some of the new aliens seen in STAR TREK IV: THE VOYAGE HOME. Along with each illustration id a description of the creatures as well as notes on their civilization and history. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 80 pages, PC/PB&W.

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Who has captured whom on Zeltros? That is what everyone wants to know when three different civilizations invade that world! It is up to Luke Skywalker and the Hoojibs to save the day. If that were not enough, Luke meets the villainous Toffs for the first time! "The Party's Over" is written by Jo Duffy, with art by Cynthia Martin, Steve Leialoha and Ken Steacy. Cover by Cynthia Martin and Ken Steacy. Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition with $.95 cover price - The planet Zeltros has been conquered by two invading armies! The Zeltrons' only hope now is Luke Skywalker, the telepathic Space Bunnies and a dozen cowardly cockroaches! "My Hiromi" is written by Jo Duffy, with art by Cynthia Martin and Ken Steacy. Cover by Cynthia Martin and Joe Rubinstein. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.95.

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Starburst is the British magazine featuring "monthly coverage of fantastic films." Issue #93 includes: Jewel of the Nile special feature; Robin of Sherwood - Jason Connery interview; Flesh and Blood preview; Starchaser preview; making Fright Night; Commando - Arnold Schwarzenegger interview; B-movie magic of Zone Troopers; The Clan of the Cave Bear preview. Michael Douglas cover. Cover price $3.25.

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John Carpenter's Big Trouble in Little China - on set with Kurt Russell; Leonard Nimoy plays critic - Star Trek III: success or failure?; Legend's Tim Curry; ALIENS - visit the place where monsters crawl; Labyrinth - George Lucas & Jim Henson team for epic fantasy; Cherry 2000 - love with the proper robot. Kurt Russell in Little China cover. Cover price $2.95.

The Battle of Pleasant Hill

NOTE: Includes complete game.

Cover by Brad Foster. "The P.O.B. Society" by Jeff Nicholson ("Ultra Klutz" and "Through the Habitrails"). A group of small press artists end up living in their post office box to devote their lives more fully to small press comics. "Monday Morning" by Mark Martin. Additional art and contributions from Daryl Hutchinson and T.K. Atherton. 4 1/4" x 5 1/2", B&W. Cover price $0.75.

Cover by Brad Foster. "Monday Morning" by Mark Martin. "Going Bye-Bye" by Bill Fitts. Additional art and contributions by Jeff Gaither and T.K. Atherton. 4 1/4" x 5 1/2", B&W. Cover price $0.75.

Cover by Brad Foster. "Monday Morning" by Mark Martin. "Wordz and Pickchures" by Casey Shaw, a lament for all the poor, misunderstood cartoonists all over the world today. Centerspread by Daryl Hutchinson. Additional art by Brad Foster. 4 1/4" x 5 1/2", B&W. Cover price $0.75.

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"The Man Who Murdered Evil!" It didn't matter how many times Iago lost to Superman - he just had to beat Superman once! Elliot S! Maggin's sensational script is illustrated by Curt Swan and Dave Hunt. Cover by Eduardo Barreto. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition. "The Man Who Murdered Evil!" It didn't matter how many times Iago lost to Superman - he just had to beat Superman once! Elliot S! Maggin's sensational script is illustrated by Curt Swan and Dave Hunt. Cover by Eduardo Barreto. Cover price $0.95.

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Cover by Stephen R. Bissette and John Totleben. A Murder of Crows, script by Alan Moore, art by John Totleben; John Constantine's assembled cohort of mystics lead Swamp Thing to a cave where a group called the Brujeria are concocting a scheme to infect the world with evil--but when Swamp Thing tries to save Constantine from their clutches, he allows one of the mystics, now transformed into a evil, bird-like being, to escape. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $.95 cover price. Cover by Stephen R. Bissette and John Totleben. A Murder of Crows, script by Alan Moore, art by John Totleben; John Constantine's assembled cohort of mystics lead Swamp Thing to a cave where a group called the Brujeria are concocting a scheme to infect the world with evil--but when Swamp Thing tries to save Constantine from their clutches, he allows one of the mystics, now transformed into a evil, bird-like being, to escape. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.95.

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Cover art by Mark Farmer. Entrapment, script by Martin Lock, art by Steve Yeowell; A last minute assignment soon proves to be a trap for Fl'ff and perhaps for the sector defense fleet's flagship itself. The Dungeon starring Ram: Assassin, script by Martin Lock, art by Tim C. Perkins; The daughter of Castle-Lord Arnaux has been kidnapped and Ramel Kerina has been hired to free her. Forest: Insurrection, script by James Hill, art by Steve Whitakera. 28 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

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Cover art by Geof Isherwood. Rats, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Geof Isherwood, inks by Ricardo Villamonte; Domino and Cap'n Kidd join Raader and her pirates as they head back into space. Dodger, Bonnie, J'Rel and Captain Scarlet remain on Earth with the Drakes; Dodger has a lot to learn. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover by Joe Chiodo. Written by Bruce Jones, Eric Dinehart, Chuck Dixon and Tim Truman. Art by Larry Elmore, Carol Lay, Nicholas Koenig & Norm Breyfogle and Chris Fauver & J.K. Snyder III. Illustrated horror! In this issue: "Change of Scene," a story about infidelity and blood-crazed sharks in Hollywood; "Good Neighbors"; "The Painting of Kwajin Kaji"; and "Every Evening Billy Comes Home"! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $1.75.

Volume 2 – 1st printing. Story by Robin Moore. Art and cover by Joe Kubert. Blackthorne's Comic Strip Preserves presents the 1960s comic strip featuring the Special Forces soldiers known as the Green Berets, who were enjoying pop-culture notoriety at the time. This issue reprints the strips from Oct. 16, 1966 - Apr. 4, 1967. The Green Berets aid the Peace Corps in constructing a bridge in a small Central American country, but communist revolutionaries are dogging their efforts. Featuring stories by Robin Moore (author of The French Connection) and art by Sgt. Rock creator Joe Kubert. 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

Volume 2 – 1st printing. Stories by Burne Hogarth. Art by Burne Hogarth. Cover by Burne Hogarth. Reprints the Tarzan Sunday comic strip from Aug. 9, 1942 - Oct. 24, 1943. Blackthorne's Comic-Strip Preserves reprints Burne Hogarth's well-regarded run on the Tarzan comic strip. The complete storyline Tarzan and the Barbarians. Also, a biography of Tarzan creator and legendary pulp writer Edgar Rice Burroughs. Edgar Rice Burroughs; Tarzan and the Barbarians. 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

Issue #46 - May 1986. Fanzine dedicated to Edgar Rice Burroughs. Cover by Joe Ferrier. ECOF 1986 convention information, reprint of a telegram to ERB from his German publisher, letter from ERB to Charles Dieck, reprint of an open letter by ERB to German readers, information on a Tarzan Film Festival, news and ads. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 16 Pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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A satirical history of the comic strip, including parodies of famous strips from the 20th century. Parodies include: The Blue Kid, Mutton Chops, Gnutty Gnat, Little Nimoy In Slumberland, Terry and the Pie Fights, Nick Nostril, Flash Borman, Secret Agent K-9, Will Rogers In The 25th Century, D'Uberville Trolley, Henri, 'Enry, The Little Ming, Prince Valium, Dondy Of The Dead, Beatle Bailey, President Garfield, The Siskel Kid, It Couldn't Be Worse, and Popstar. Story and art by Terry Beatty. 24 pages. Cover price $1.70. Cover price $1.70.

Standard Edition- Volume 1 – 1st printing. Story by Henry Gibson. Art by Alfredo P. Alcala. Cover by Alfredo P. Alcala. A special tribute to the Statue of Liberty, published to coincide with the monument's 1986 Centennial. French sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi is inspired to create a vast tribute to the principles of liberty. After a long fundraising and construction process, the result, a gift from France to the United States, is officially dedicated in October 1886. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W.

Signed and Numbered Edition- Volume 1 – 1st printing. Signed and numbered limited edition, limited to 250 copies. Story by Henry Gibson. Art by Alfredo P. Alcala. Cover by Alfredo P. Alcala. A special tribute to the Statue of Liberty, published to coincide with the monument's 1986 Centennial. French sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi is inspired to create a vast tribute to the principles of liberty. After a long fundraising and construction process, the result, a gift from France to the United States, is officially dedicated in October 1886. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $30.00. Cover price $30.00.

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Volume 1 – 1st printing. Story by Henry Gibson. Art by Alfredo P. Alcala. Cover by Alfredo P. Alcala. A special tribute to the Statue of Liberty, published to coincide with the monument's 1986 Centennial. French sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi is inspired to create a vast tribute to the principles of liberty. After a long fundraising and construction process, the result, a gift from France to the United States, is officially dedicated in October 1886. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

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Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $128.25 View scan CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Sam De La Rosa on 09/24/2022. Direct Edition. Label #22-380CCF5-019 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $49.00 or Best Offer View scan Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.	Add to cart FN 6.0 $89.00 or Best Offer View scan Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

"Power Play!" Guest-starring Ms. Marvel (Sharon Ventura). Story by Mike Carlin. Art by Paul Neary and Sam De La Rosa. Sharon pays a clandestine visit to the notorious Power Broker that will change her life forever. Introducing the all-new Ms. Marvel! Featuring Demolition Dunphy (D-Man). 32 pages, FC NOTE: 1st appearance of Sharon Ventura as Ms. Marvel II Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $.95 cover price. "Power Play!" Guest-starring Ms. Marvel (Sharon Ventura). Story by Mike Carlin. Art by Paul Neary and Sam De La Rosa. Sharon pays a clandestine visit to the notorious Power Broker that will change her life forever. Introducing the all-new Ms. Marvel! Featuring Demolition Dunphy (D-Man). 32 pages, FC NOTE: 1st appearance of Sharon Ventura as Ms. Marvel II Cover price $0.95.

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Cover by Walt Simonson. "The Harvest of the Seasons," script and pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Bob Wiacek, Al Milgrom, and Walt Simonson; Tensions mount in Asgardian factions as the Althing draws near where Balder will be made ruler of Asgard; During the ceremony, Kurse shows up and kills the monarch to be. Appearances by Balder, Karnilla, Beta Ray Bill, Sif, Hogun, Heimdall, Loki, Lorelei, Volstagg, the Enchantress, and Malekith. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition with $.95 cover price. Cover by Walt Simonson. "The Harvest of the Seasons," script and pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Bob Wiacek, Al Milgrom, and Walt Simonson; Tensions mount in Asgardian factions as the Althing draws near where Balder will be made ruler of Asgard; During the ceremony, Kurse shows up and kills the monarch to be. Appearances by Balder, Karnilla, Beta Ray Bill, Sif, Hogun, Heimdall, Loki, Lorelei, Volstagg, the Enchantress, and Malekith. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.95.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Kurse apparently kills Balder in "The Harvest of the Seasons." Script, pencils, and cover by Walt Simonson; inks by Bob Wiacek, Al Milgrom, and Simonson. Appearances by Balder, Karnilla, Beta Ray Bill, Sif, Hogun, Heimdall, Loki, Lorelei, Volstagg, the Enchantress, and Malekith. Cover price $0.75.

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Feeling down after not doing so well in the last battle, Bumblebee goes off on his own to think things over. And that makes him a perfect target for not only the Decepticons but also human mischief in "Plight of the Bumblebee." Script by Len Kaminski and art by Graham Nolan & Tom Morgan. Cover by Herb Trimpe. Cover price $0.75.

Canadian Edition with $.95 cover price - Early comic book version of the famous "transforming" robots. Feeling down after not doing so well in the last battle, Bumblebee goes off on his own to think things over. And that makes him a perfect target for not only the Decepticons but also human mischief in "Plight of the Bumblebee." Script by Len Kaminski and art by Graham Nolan & Tom Morgan. 32 pages, FC.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Early comic book version of the famous transforming robots. Feeling down after not doing so well in the last battle, Bumblebee goes off on his own to think things over. And that makes him a perfect target for not only the Decepticons but also human mischief in Plight of the Bumblebee. Script by Len Kaminski and art by Graham Nolan & Tom Morgan. Cover price $0.75.

Weekly publication reprinting small portions of Transformers (1984 Marvel). UK edition contain same material as their US counterparts.

Weekly publication reprinting small portions of Transformers (1984 Marvel). UK edition contain same material as their US counterparts.

Weekly publication reprinting small portions of Transformers (1984 Marvel). UK edition contain same material as their US counterparts.

Weekly publication reprinting small portions of Transformers (1984 Marvel). UK edition contain same material as their US counterparts.

Weekly publication reprinting small portions of Transformers (1984 Marvel). UK edition contain same material as their US counterparts.