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Comic books August 1988

  • Issue #586
    2000 AD (1977 IPC/Fleetway/Rebellion) UK 586

    Features include Nemesis the Warlock in "Deathbringer," Strontium Dog in "The No-Go Job" part 7 (script by Alan Grant, art by Simon Harrison), Judge Dredd in "Hottieu" (script by John Wagner, art by Brett Ewins), Tharg's Future-Shocks: "Monsters" (script by J.W. Mamo-Mason, art by Will Simpson), and Tribal Memories part 2 (script by Pete Milligan, art by Riot). Simon Bisley cover.

  • Issue #587
    2000 AD (1977 IPC/Fleetway/Rebellion) UK 587

    Features include Nemesis in "Deathbringer" (script by Pat Mills, art by John Hicklenton), Strontium Dog in "The No-Go Job" part 8 (script by Alan Grant, art by Simon Harrison), Judge Dredd in "The Brainstem Man" (script by Alan Grant, art by Barry Kitson), and Tribal Memories, part 3 (script by Pete Milligan, art by Riot). Bad Company back voer by Macasso.

  • Issue #588
    2000 AD (1977 IPC/Fleetway/Rebellion) UK 588

    August 20, 1988. Features include Judge Dredd in "Twister" part 1 (script by John Wagner, art by John Ridgway), Nemesis in "Deathbringer" (script by Pat Mills, art by John Hicklenton), Tharg's Future-Shocks (script by Steve Dillon, art by Nigel Dobbyn), Tribal Memories (script by Pete Milligan, art by Riot), and Hap Hazzard (script and art by Steve Dillon). McCarthy?/Riot cover.

  • Issue #589
    2000 AD (1977 IPC/Fleetway/Rebellion) UK 589

    Features include Zenith in "Phase II/Prologue: Down Under" (script by Grant Morrison, art by Steve Yeowell), Nemesis in "Deathbringer" (script by Pat Mills, art by John Hicklenton), Judge Dredd in "Twister" part 2, "Somewhere...Over the Radzone" (script by John Wagner, art by John Ridgway), Slaine, and Rogue Trooper in "Through the Eyes of a Gun" (script and art by Steve Dillon), and Tharg's Future-Shocks: "Carless Talk" (script by John Gatehouse, art by Glynn Dillon). Simon Bisley front cover.

  • Issue #13
    3-D Zone (1986) 13

    Alex Raymond art. Flash Gordon Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #3
    Aces (1998 Eclipse) 3

    "Morgan," by Antonio Segura and Jose Ortiz, concludes as Morgan helps reduce prison overcrowding in his own inimitable style. Plus: continuing "Air Mail" by Attilio Micheluzzi, and "Hollywood Eye" by Francois Riviere, J.L. Bocquet and Philippe Berthet. Cover price $2.95.

  • Vol. 1 #2
    Action 21 Magazine (1988 Engale Marketing) Vol. 1 #2

    Vol. 1 - No. 2. Magazine featuring Gerry Anderson comic strips. 20 pages, full color.

  • Issue #601
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 601
    Published Aug 1988 by DC.

    Becomes Action Comics Weekly. Cover by Dave Gibbons. "And The Pain Shall Leave My Heart," script by James Owsley (Christopher Priest), art by Gil Kane; Star Sapphire has gone mad after the loss of her Zamarons and kills Katma Tui when she comes looking for Hal Jordan. "Moral Stand Chapter One: Point Of Order," script by Max Collins, pencils by Terry Beatty, inks by John Nyberg; The Committee For Social Change takes over a Davenport City Council meeting, and Wild Dog charges in. "Listening To The Mockingbird," script by Martin Pasko, art by Dan Spiegle; Mockingbird calls his 5-year reunion of the Secret Six, at the same time calling together a new group of recruits. "Faster Than A Speeding Bullet!", script by Roger Stern, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Beatty; Superman saves Bob Galt from an assasination. "The Section Chief," script by Mike Baron, pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Deadman thwarts a C.I.A. drugs-for-guns run but discovers that the C.I.A. section chief can see him. Article about the creation of Action Comics Weekly and future contents by Mike Gold. "Another Fine War," script by Mike Grell, pencils by Rick Burchett, inks by Pablo Marcos; Blackhawk is attacked by a Mr. Zalecki he may owe money to, while Cynthia Hastings is looking for him. 52 pages, Full Color, $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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    $3 Vertigo Comic Action Comics #601 VG
    3 days left Auction Action Weekly #601 602 603 614 624 DC 1988 Superman Green Lantern Mignola Cover
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  • Issue #602
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 602
    Published Aug 1988 by DC.

    Cover by George Perez. "Requiem," script by James Owsley (Christopher Priest), art by Gil Kane; Hal Jordan attempts and fails to stop Star Saphire's rampage. "Chapter 2 Showdown," script by Mike Baron, pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Deadman discovers that C.I.A. section chief Grace Kasaba has been possessed by Talaoc, who tries to fight Deadman. "Moral Stand Chapter Two: Dog Gone," script by Max Collins, pencils by Terry Beatty, inks by John Nyberg; The Legion of Morality begins an attack on pornography while Wild Dog lays low. "They Can Run, But They Can't Hide!", script by Roger Stern, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Beatty; Bob Galt's would-be assassins try to escape from Superman. "Look What Fell Out of The Sky Today," script by Martin Pasko, art by Dan Spiegle; Five of the original Secret Six (all except Carlo DiRienzi) die by sabotuers, while the new Secret Six receive their gear. Article about the history of The Atom (Ray Palmer) by Brian Augustyn. "Another Fine War, Part 2," script by Mike Grell, pencils by Rick Burchett, inks by Pablo Marcos; Blackhawk excapes from Mr. Zalecki and his friends with the help of Cynthia Hastings, and she outlines a job for him. 52 pages, Full Color, $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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  • Issue #603
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 603
    Published Aug 1988 by DC.
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    Cover by Kyle Baker. "Retribution!", script by James Owsley (Christopher Priest), art by Gil Kane; Authorities believe that John Stewart crashed the F-14 into Coast City; Hal Jordan and Star Sapphire battle. "Spread Your Broken Wings And Learn To Fly," script by Martin Pasko, art by Dan Spiegle; The new Secret Six receives their orders and begins action, while the death of the old Secret Six is discovered. "Chapter 3 Talaoc's Tale," script by Mike Baron, pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Deadman questions Talaoc while the C.I.A. discovers weapons in the pyramid Talaoc was entombed in. "More Powerful Than A Locomotive!", script by Roger Stern, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Beatty; Superman chases Bob Galt's would-be assassins: one kills another and 2 are captured. "Moral Stand Chapter 3 Censored," script by Max Collins, pencils by Terry Beatty, inks by John Nyberg; The police begin an investigation into the destruction of Readworld, and Lt. Flint proposes that Jack Wheeler go undercover in the Legion of Morality. "Another Fine War, Chapter 3," script by Mike Grell, pencils by Rick Burchett, inks by Pablo Marcos; Cynthia Hastings helps outfit Blackhawk for the job. 52 pages, Full Color, $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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  • Issue #604
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 604
    Published Aug 1988 by DC.

    Cover by Klaus Janson. "I, The Jury," script by James Owsley (Christopher Priest), pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Don Simpson; Star Sapphire frames John Stewart for her faked murder, while she has Hal Jordan imprisoned on Golgotha. "Moral Stand Chapter 4 Unleashed!", script by Max Collins, pencils by Terry Beatty, inks by John Nyberg; The Legion of Morality continues its terrorist attacks, and Wild Dog arrives to attempt to stop one. "Haunts Of The Very Rich," script by Martin Pasko, art by Dan Spiegle; The Secret Six sneaks into Elvis Brockman's estate and scares a confession out of him. "Final Escape?", script by Roger Stern, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Beatty; Superman apprehends the final one of Bob Galt's assailants. "Genie In A Bottle," script by Mike Baron, pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Deadman fails at an attempt to control an alien spaceship, and is captured by the C.I.A.; Talaoc seems to disappear. Article is about "Batman: The Cult" series by Brian Augustyn. "Another Fine War Part 4," script by Mike Grell, pencils by Rick Burchett, inks by Pablo Marcos; Blackhawk and Cynthia Hastings arrive at the Red Dragon's lair and are captured. 52 pages, Full Color, $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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    $8 Action Comics #604-1988 fn+ Giant Superman Green Lantern Gil Kane
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    9 days left Auction DC Comics: Action Comics Weekly Volume 1 #604 Superman, Green Lantern, Blackhawk
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  • Issue #605
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 605
    Published Aug 1988 by DC.

    Cover by Andy Kubert. "Golgotha," script by James Owsley (Christopher Priest), pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Don Simpson and Dick Giordano (special ink assist); An unidentified alien defeats Star Sapphire while Hal Jordan escapes from Golgotha. "Chapter 5 Deadman Goes To Hell," script by Mike Baron, pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Deadman escapes from the C.I.A. and is captured by what appears to be a demon from hell. "Moral Stand Chapter 5 Sleeping Dogs Lie," script by Max Collins, pencils by Terry Beatty, inks by John Nyberg; Wild Dog kills some of the Legion of Morality members and infiltrates their organization. "Aftermath," script by Roger Stern, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Beatty; Bob Galt arrives in police custody as Superman fills out police report on the assassination attempt. "If That Mockingbird Don't Sing," script by Martin Pasko, art by Dan Spiegle; The Secret Six complete their first assignment, while Rafael DiRenzi confronts Mockingbird. "Enter... Red Dragon!", script by Mike Grell, pencils by Rick Burchett, inks by Pablo Marcos; Blackhawk and the Red Dragon become acquainted with each other. 52 pages, Full Color, $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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    $4 Action Comics #605 (VF) (1988, DC) [b]
    $7 Action Comics #605-1988 fn Giant Superman Green Lantern Gil Kane
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  • Issue #5
    Adventurers Book II (1988) 5

    The Grail of Darkness: Chapter 5: In Final Battle - Written by Dan Greenberg. Art by Kent Burles and Steve Stiles. Cover by Iain McCaig. Everyone for themselves in the temple of Baal in the Lost City. Muldor sacrifices himself to save Nightwind. Coron vs Barak. Sultar takes up magic again to aid his friends. Characters in this story: Shadolok; Nightwind; Bladehelm; Eyamma; Sultar; Coron; Barak; Muldor. Plus: 1-page World of Anoria map. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #6
    Adventures of Luther Arkwright (1987 Valkyrie Press) 6
  • Issue #443A
    Adventures of Superman (1987) 443A

    Jimmy Olsen is abducted when he and Clark Kent are sent to the Middle East for a story in "Prisoner Of Conscience". Script by Jerry Ordway, pencils by John Statema, inks by Doug Hazlewood. Ordway cover. Cover price $0.75.

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  • Issue #443
    Adventures of Superman (1987) Canadian Price Variant 443

    Canadian Edition with $1.00 cover price - Jimmy Olsen is abducted when he and Clark Kent are sent to the Middle East for a story in "Prisoner Of Conscience". Script by Jerry Ordway, pencils by John Statema, inks by Doug Hazlewood. Ordway cover. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #42
    Airboy (1986 Eclipse) 42

    Airboy is a prisoner of Steelfox in "Rackman." Script by Chuck Dixon and art by Stan Woch & Ricardo Villagran. Issue also has "Home from the Wars" in which Sky Wolf tries to recover from his injuries in a hospital. Script by Chuck Dixon and art by Alberto Maldonado. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #1
    Akira (1988) 1
    Published Aug 1988 by Marvel.
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    1st printing. Here it is – the first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomo's influential manga series, paving the way for the manga and anime craze to blossom in the English-speaking world. Decades after a mysterious explosion destroys Tokyo, teen bikers Tetsuo and Kaneda encounter a child with the face of an old man; his strange powers hold the key to the mystery. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff, who pioneered the use of computer coloring with this series. Also includes an introductory article by Archie Goodwin. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

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  • Issue #6
    ALF (1988) 6
    Published Aug 1988 by Marvel.
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    • Label #4207828003
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    Comic book version of the TV sitcom and cartoon that aired on NBC from 1986 to 1990 featuring an Alien Life Form (ALF) living with a family. Willie's former school, California Central, needs a new mascot for their sports events. And ALF is happy to volunteer in "Be of Good Cheer." Then ALF tells Willie and Kate about the terrible things that happened when his family on Melmac won a lottery in "That's the Ticket." And in "Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow," ALF and the Tanners have to deal with ALF going through the Melmac shed cycle. Scripts by Michael Gallagher and art by Dave Manak & Marie Severin. Cover price $1.00.

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    $15 ALF #6 1988 Marvel FN/VF
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  • Issue #6
    Alien Legion (1987 2nd Series) 6

    "Xenos!" Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Larry Stroman and Mark Farmer. A Harkion ghost ship, the hero of Raullun, and the Legion, what do these things have in common? They are all out to buy Grimrod a body bag. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

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    3 days left Auction ALIEN LEGION #6 Aug. 1988 $1.25 Vintage Epic Comics

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  • Issue #61
    Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 61

    "...Inquisition!" Avengers, Fantastic Four, and X-Men cameos. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Jim Lee and Al Milgrom. Cover by Jim Lee. In order to prevent an alien invasion Alpha Flight nearly caused an international incident. Now, as the world watches, Canada's premier super-heroes must explain themselves and recent events to the powers that be or be shut down forever. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #303
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 303
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    "Dock Savage!" Guest-starring Silver Sable. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. While trying to make up his mind about the research company's job offer in Kansas, the wondrous wall-crawler receives another employment offer! However this one is from Silver Sable and requires brawn not brains! The Symkarian mercenary wants Spider-Man to team up with the Sandman to take down a neo-nazi and his private army! The web-slinger quickly accepts sable's offer and swings into action! As for the other offer, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man has to talk to his wife first! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: Beginning with this issue, Todd McFarlane produces small drawings in the UPC box on the front cover. These sketches only appear on the cover of the direct sales issues. The newsstand editions have the regular bar code.) Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #4
    American Flagg (1988 2nd Series) 4

    Jules and Raul, with the help an aviator named Rocky, who is part of a team called the Flying Squirrels, rescue Reuben from prison in "Little Hitlers – Part 4." Script by Howard Chaykin & John Moore and art by Mike Vosburg & Richard Ory. Issue also has "Plex Vidweek International." Cover price $1.75.

  • Vol. 108 #8
    Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact (1960-Present Dell) Vol. 108 #8

    August 1988. Stories: "Proteus Unbound" (part 1) by Charles Sheffield, "The Reading Lesson" by Stephen L. Burns, "Long Song" by J. Brian Clarke, "Goin' Down Daze" by W.T. Quick, ":Tough Customer" by Laurence M. Janifer, "A Man of Letters" by Joseph H. Delaney, and "A Visitor to the Village" by W.R. Thompson. Science Fact article, "Building a Better Biosphere" by Greg Stec. Cover by Vincent Di Fate. Illustrations by Vincent Di Fate, Janet Aulisio, Judy Mitchell, Dell Harris, Laura Lakey, and William R. Warren Jr. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 192 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #91
    Archie Comics Digest (1973) 91

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  • Issue #199
    Archie's Pals 'n' Gals (1955) 199

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Memories are Made of This!", script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rod Ollerenshaw; When the limo Archie borrowed to take Veronica to prom breaks down, she goes to prom with Reggie; Meanwhile Archie ends up taking Betty to prom on a horse. Sunkist Fun Fruits ad with Archie and his friends. "A Man and His Cat," script by George Gladir, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Weatherbee tells us about his cat named Tweety Boy. "You Know You're a Big Bore When..." starring Reggie, script by George Gladir, pencils by Rod Ollerenshaw, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Dream Scream" starring Jughead, script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Rudy Lapick. FruitSlush ad with The Archies. Archie's Club News. Dilton's Puzzle Pals page. "Toothache Mania," script by Terry Vale, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Moose has a toothache and is afraid to go to the dentist. A Public Service Message from Archie Comics about AIDS awareness. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #30
    Area 88 (1987 Eclipse) 30
  • Issue #31
    Area 88 (1987 Eclipse) 31
  • Issue #10
    Aristocratic Xtraterrestrial Time Traveling Thieves (1987) 10

    "Pox the Mutant" Written by Henry Vogel. Art by Mark Propst. 24 Pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

  • Vol. 12 #8
    Asimov's Science Fiction (1977-2019 Dell Magazines) Vol. 12 #8

    August 1988 - Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, Text (With B&W illustrations and photos). Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #294
    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 294
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    "If Wishes Were Horses" Part 1 of 4. Script by Walt Simonson. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The cataclysmic clash with the Leviathan is over! But Earth's Mightiest Heroes have suffered staggering losses. Marrina has tragically perished. Prince Namor has left the team in anguish. Captain Marvel is badly emaciated. And the Black Knight begins suffering from the curse of the ebony blade. Needless to say morale is near an all-time low as only Doctor Druid, She-Hulk, and Thor can answer the call to duty. Right now the Avengers would be extremely vulnerable to an attack from one of their long-time foes! And inauspiciously Ravonna and about a half dozen Kangs have something in the works! The beautiful time traveler's instrument of deception is none other than…the Avengers' new chairman, Doctor Druid! Cameo appearances by Frank Rambeau and Maria Rambeau. (Notes: Captain Marvel's serious medical condition ends her long service on the Avengers' active roster dating back to Avengers 227. Her recovery takes place in Captain Marvel (2nd series) 1.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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  • Issue #35
    Avengers West Coast (1985) 35
    Published Aug 1988 by Marvel.

    Tales to Astonish Part 3 of 4. "The Voice of Doom" Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Al Milgrom (layouts) and Mike Machlan (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Mike Machlan. At the end of last issue, the Avengers escaped Hungary! But then they crash landed into neighboring Latveria! Oh no, talk about going from the frying pan into the fire! And now Earth's Mightiest Heroes stand before Doctor Doom! However it's not Victor von Doom! It's the 9-year old Kristoff who thinks he's Dr. Doom! Kristoff wants the Avengers to defend Latveria against an attack from the "imposter" Doom! But Khonshu convinces him otherwise! In the meantime, Hawkeye and Mockingbird have a chance to discuss the Phantom Rider's mysterious death in 1876. And the conversation does not go well to say the least. Appearance by Quicksilver. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Dr. Pym, Moon Knight, Scarlet Witch, Tigra, Vision, Wonder Man, and the Wasp. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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    22 hours left Auction WEST COAST AVENGERS #35 (VF-) 1988 DR. DOOM COVER & APPEARANCE! COPPER AGE
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  • Issue #422
    Batman (1940) 422
    Tags: Batman
    Published Aug 1988 by DC.
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Signature: Jim Starlin on 4/24/2022 Direct Edition
    • Label #22-17DE596-005
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    The 'Dumpster Slasher' meets his ultimate fate, while Robin starts to get reckless in "Just Desserts". Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Mark Bright, inks by Joe Rubinstein and Steve Mitchell. Jerry Bingham cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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    $6 Batman #422 Vol. 1 Direct DC Comics '88 FN

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  • Issue #1
    Batman The Cult (1988) 1
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4259162009
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Book one of a four-issue series, "Ordeal" finds Batman prisoner of a religious cult led by Deacon Joseph Blackfire. The cult tries to break Batman's will and have him join in their cause. Prestige format, written by Jim Starlin with art by Bernie Wrightson. Cover price $3.50.

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    $34 Batman: The Cult #1 CGC 9.0 1988 - Unpressed
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    $50 Batman: The Cult #1 (NM/MT) (1988, DC) [a]
    $80 Batman the Cult #1 1st app Deacon Blackfire CGC 9.8!
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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Batman Year One TPB (1988 Warner Edition) 1-1ST

    Warner Books Edition

    1st printing. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #404-407.

    Written by Frank Miller. Art by David Mazzucchelli and Richmond Lewis.

    Featuring the early days of Batman by the man who brought you his last. A 25-year-old Bruce Wayne returns to Gotham after 12 years abroad, while Lieutenant James Gordon joins a corrupt Gotham police force. Bruce Wayne dons the cape and cowl for the first time to take the fight to the criminal element. Harvey Dent appears as Assistant District Attorney and Selina Kyle becomes Catwoman.

    Softcover, 100 pages, full color.

    Cover price $9.95.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Batman Year One TPB (1988 Warner Edition) 1-REP

    Warner Books Edition

    2nd and later printings. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #404-407.

    Written by Frank Miller. Art by David Mazzucchelli and Richmond Lewis.

    Featuring the early days of Batman by the man who brought you his last. A 25-year-old Bruce Wayne returns to Gotham after 12 years abroad, while Lieutenant James Gordon joins a corrupt Gotham police force. Bruce Wayne dons the cape and cowl for the first time to take the fight to the criminal element. Harvey Dent appears as Assistant District Attorney and Selina Kyle becomes Catwoman.

    Softcover, 100 pages, full color.

    Cover price $9.95.

  • Issue #35
    Best of 2000 AD Monthly (1985) 35

    Featuring: Strontium Dog in "The Killing" by Alan Grant & Carlos Ezquerra; Judge Dredd by John Wagner, Alan Grant & Carlos Ezquerra. Judge Dredd cover by Cliff Robinson.

  • Issue #169
    Betty and Me (1966 Archie) 169

    Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "Magic Mania," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Veronica's date with Archie is ruined when he shows up handcuffed to Betty. Sunkist Fun Fruits Jungle ad with the Archie gang. "Sand Blast," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Archie recruit volunteers to build a sand castle in the Riverdale Mall to raise money for charity. "A Date To Remember," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Archie keeps his spending low while on a date with Betty so he'll have money to spend on Veronica later in the week. Wyler's ad with The Archies. "Blonde Bombshell," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Betty's afternoon on the beach is interrupted by some bullies. "Betty" answers reader letters, art by Dan DeCarlo. Public service ad for AIDS awareness with the Archie gang, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #12
    Betty and Veronica (1987 1st Series Archie) 12

    Written by Frank Doyle, Hal Smith, George Gladir, and Frank Doyle. Art by Dan DeCarlo and Jim DeCarlo. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. The boys and the girls trade barbs over whose fantasizing is more pathetic. Betty and Veronica review student-made short films (a la Siskel & Ebert). Veronica obsessively spends the afternoon searching for some game she can beat Betty at. While guiding their canoe down a river, Betty and Veronica encounter a young man fishing. Surprise Ending Sunkist ad with the Archie gang. Let's Do The Fruit Slush Mush Wylers ad with The Archies. Health Education public service announcement with the Archie gang, art by Dan DeCarlo. 36 pages, full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

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    $11 BETTY AND VERONICA #12 DAN DECARLO 1988 TENNIS SEXY SKIRTS HEADLIGHTS GGA COVER

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  • Issue #19
    Betty's Diary (1987 Archie) 19

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  • Issue #2
    Big Prize (1988) 2

    Cover by Tim Hamilton. "Hollywoodland," script by Gerard Jones, pencils by Bryon Carson, inks by Mike Roberts; Willis meets movie stars and gangsters, but it'll be a while before he goes home. 36 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #3A
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    1st printing. Howard Chaykin art & script. See also - Big Black Kiss. Cover price $1.25.

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    2nd printing or later. Howard Chaykin art & script. See also - Big Black Kiss. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #2
    Black Panther (1988 Marvel Mini-Series) 2
    • Paper: White
    • Label #3865575025
    • Paper: White
    • Label #3889395015
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    "For Duty, For Honor, For Country!" Written by Peter B. Gillis. Art by Denys Cowan and Sam DeLaRosa. The neighboring country of Azania, a nation that practices apartheid, is reeling from a series of murders. The number one suspect is the Black Panther, king of Wakanda. So, Azania sends a squad of their finest super agents, The Supremacists, to take the Wakandan king down. Meanwhile, the Black Panther is at his weakest, as the Panther God has seemingly abandoned him. Can T'Challa survive the attack of his super powered foes and win back the trust of his people? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

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    $8 BLACK PANTHER #2 (Marvel, 1988) VF Denys Cowan
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  • Issue #5
    Blood of Dracula (1987) 5

    Last $1.75 issue. Cover art by Mark Wheatley. Count Dracula, script by Rickey Shanklin, pencils by Neil Vokes, inks by Mark Wheatley; Dracula persuades gypies to defend his home. Dracula: Drawing Blood, pencils by Dave Hooper, Adam Hughes, George Kochell, Damon Willis, Dave Dorman, Mark Wheatley, and Tom Lyle, inks by Dave Hooper, Mark Wheatley, George Kochell, Damon Willis, and Mark Wheatley; A young artist dreams of Dracula - and wonders what kind of dreams Dracula has. Dracula 2199, script by Rickey Shanklin, pencils by Damon Willis, inks by Bob Downs. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #1
    Blood Sword (1988) 1
    Published Aug 1988 by Jademan.
  • Issue #1
    Boris Adventure Magazine (1988) 1
  • Issue #344
    Captain America (1968 1st Series) 344

    Ronald Reagan cameo; 52-page giant. "Don't Tread On Me!" Giant-size issue. Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Cover by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. It's chaos in the streets as the residents of Washington D.C. are turning into human serpents after the Cobra, Copperhead, and Boomslang successfully poison the water supply! And now the Viper is storming the White House! The Captain busts into the Oval Office to battle the Viper...and the President? Also in this issue, Captain America (aka John Walker) and Bucky fight Diamondback and the Demolition Man. Cameo appearances by President Ronald Reagan and first lady Nancy Reagan. 48 pages Cover price $1.50.

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    $18 Captain America #344 - (Jul 1988, Marvel) - Very Fine/Near Mint
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  • Issue #18
    Captain Atom (1987 DC) 18

    General Eiling is abducted, then subjected to a series of death traps, while Captain Atom contemplates whether to look for him in "Power Play". Script by Cary Bates, co-plot by Greg Weisman, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Bob Smith. Broderick/Smith cover. Cover price $1.00.

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    $5 Captain Atom #18 (August 1988) DC Comic VG
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  • Issue #2
    Captain Atom (1987 DC) Annual 2

    Captain Atom, Major Force, Sarge Steel and Rocket Red face Queen Bee and Jack O'Lantern in the nation of Bialya in "Bialya Bound". Script by Cary Bates, co-plot by Greg Weisman, breakdowns by Paris Cullins, finishes by Bob Smith. 31-page story. 7-page 'Private Lives' back-up tale: Goz worries about telling Captain Atom that he's involved with the hero's daughter in "Reckoning Day" by Bates, Weisman, Pat Broderick and Michael Bair. Cullins/Smith cover. Cover price $1.50.

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    $3 Captain Atom Annual #2 (1989) VF
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