Comic books October 1988

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Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $220.00 View scans Signed by Marshall Rogers, Mark Waid, Neal Adams, Walt Simonson, and Mike Gold (title page). No certification included. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

DC Edition - 1st printing. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #1, 4, 63, 73,-74, 110, 159, 163, 251, and 321, Detective Comics (1937-2011 1st Series) #168 and 475-476, World's Finest (1941-1986) #61 and 88, Brave and the Bold (1955-1983 1st Series DC) #111, Joker (1975) #3, Batman Kellogg's Special, and Batman newspaper strips featuring the Joker. Introduction by Mike Gold. The 'Clown Prince of Crime' is featured in 19 classic tales by such comic book legends as Bob Kane, Carmine Infantino, Jim Aparo, Murphy Anderson, Neal Adams, Marshall Rogers, and Walt Simonson. Softcover, 288 pages, full color. NOTE: DC Greatest Stories Ever Told (1st Series) Vol. 3. Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $23.00

Add to cart Very Fine $23.00

Add to cart Fine $18.00

DC Edition - 2nd and later printings. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #1, 4, 63, 73,-74, 110, 159, 163, 251, and 321, Detective Comics (1937-2011 1st Series) #168 and 475-476, World's Finest (1941-1986) #61 and 88, Brave and the Bold (1955-1983 1st Series DC) #111, Joker (1975) #3, Batman Kellogg's Special, and Batman newspaper strips featuring the Joker. Introduction by Mike Gold. The 'Clown Prince of Crime' is featured in 19 classic tales by such comic book legends as Bob Kane, Carmine Infantino, Jim Aparo, Murphy Anderson, Neal Adams, Marshall Rogers, and Walt Simonson. Softcover, 288 pages, full color. NOTE: DC Greatest Stories Ever Told (1st Series) Vol. 3. Cover price $14.95.

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The surviving characters from the Prestige Format Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters limited series are reunited. Green Arrow is blackmailed into working for the Agency, putting him on a collision course with Shado and the Yakuza. Part 1 of 4. Written by Mike Grell, with art by Ed Hannigan and Dick Giordano. Cover by Hannigan and Giordano. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart Fine $3.60

Add to cart Fine $3.60

While Pope Innocent XLII and Orion Assante position themselves for a major power struggle, the new Grendel comes onto the scene in "Devil Reborn." Script by Matt Wagner and art by John K. Snyder & Jay Geldhof. Wraparound cover. Cover price $1.75.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

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Introduction by Harlan Ellison. Cover price $2.95.

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Grimjack finds himself pursued by TDP forces in "Rep." Script by John Ostrander and art by Tom Mandrake & Randy Emberlin. Issue also has "Munden's Bar" with script and art unknown. Cover price $1.95.

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Comic featuring the humorous misadventures of the mighty (physically) but not-so-great (mentally) warrior named Groo. This issue features "Rufferto Reverie" in which Groo's dog imagines what it would be like to be as great a warrior as Groo. Story and art credits: Sergio Aragones. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $1.00.

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Add to cart Fine $5.40

1st appearance of Dove as a female character. Rob Liefeld art. "Ghosts and Demons!" His brother, Dove, is dead. The Teen Titans have thrown him off the team. Hawk is a man living on the edge...and just about anything can give him the push that will send him tumbling over into the abyss. HAWK & DOVE is the story of this man...and of the person chosen by the fates and the forces of Order to become his new partner, Dove. Hawk has drifted in his turmoil since Dove died, but now as the battle heats up between the Lords of Order and Chaos, he realizes that only Dove can save him from giving in to his bestial nature...if he can be saved at all. Co-written by Barbara Kesel and Karl Kesel, with art by Rob Liefeld and Karl Kesel. Cover by Liefeld and Karl Kesel. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover by Rafael Kayanan. The Runestaff part three, script by Roger Salick, art by Rafael Kayanan; Meliadus begins his overthrow of the Dark Empire; Taragorm brings Kamarg back from the other dimension; Orland brings gifts for battle. Adapted from the novel by Michael Moorcock. 36 pgs., full color. $1.75. Cover price $1.95.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

Cover pencils by Vince Giarrano, inks by Kyle Baker. Kaleidoscope, script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by Vince Giarrano, inks by Kyle Baker; Gunmen have taken over the Elysium Towers condominium complex, holding hostages and demanding the presence of Haywire; One problem: nobody knows who or what Haywire is; Meanwhile, wealthy and successful Alex Kingman confesses to his therapist that he feels like a fraud, and poverty-stricken Steve Majorsky wallows in memories of his father being shot by gunmen while at the barber; Back at Elysium Towers, a few hostages have been murdered, and an armored figure pilots a stolen helicopter into the building; This is Haywire, and he's not happy. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

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Comic book version of the popular comic strip cat, Heathcliff. In this issue, Grandma wants to be good at a sport and takes up tennis but she needs a coach to help her. Enter Heathcliff in "The Runaway Trainer." Script by Angelo DeCesare and art by Warren Kremer & Roberta Edelman. Then in "The Mystery of the Missing Mackerel," Heathcliff and Iggy are private detectives working on a case. Script by Angelo DeCesare and art by Howard Post & Jacqueline Roettcher. Issue also has a Top Dog story "How to be Pup-ular" in which Top Dog tries to help Joey get to know a girl that he has a crush on. Script by Angelo DeCesare and art by Warren Kremer & Jacqueline Roettcher. Cover price $1.00.

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The Resurrection Crusade concludes...with Constantine stuck in astral form, unable to rescue his girlfriend from religious fanatics. Swamp Thing guest stars and the story continues in Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) #77. Written by Jamie Delano, with art by new regular artists Richard Piers Rayner and Mark Buckingham. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

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Story by Chuck Austen. Art and cover by Chuck Austen and Norman Felchle. Superhero soap opera from Slave Labor Graphics Vado and future mainstream star Austen. As the team takes a break between cases, Richard the elastic man has a solo adventure. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

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"Job Security." Story by Peter David. Art by Jeff Purves, Mike and Valerie Gustovich. The Hulk has made a nice little nitch for himself in Las Vegas as Mr. Fixit, the hired muscle for a local casino owner. But what happens when the competition hires their own super-powered muscle to settle an old score. To the world at large the Hulk is dead but how will he keep his secret when his boss's rivals have sent in Crusher Creel the Absorbing Man (last seen in Thor #376). 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $105.00 View scans Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #21-40D9BCD-084 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

"The Alien Alliance!" Written by Keith Giffen and Bill Mantlo. Art by Todd McFarlane and Craig Russell. When a coalition of alien empires decide to invade planet Earth, the World's Greatest Heroes unite! But against the power of the stars aligned against them, not even the World's Greatest Heroes may be enough to save the planet this time. 80 pages, FC. NOTE: Featuring early artwork by Spawn creator Todd McFarlane. Cover price $2.95.

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"Epitaph in Grey" Part 1 of 2. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Jackson Guice (layouts) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton and Jackson Guice. A new artist is making a big splash on Rodeo Drive: Paul St. Pierre! The dashing sculptor has become famous for his incredible lifelike statues! But when Jim Rhodes and Marcy Pearson see one of his stone sculptures, Marcy becomes alarmed that it looks like one of her friends! To investigate further Marcy sneaks into a social gathering at St. Pierre's estate in San Diego! And fortunately Tony Stark is in attendance as well! Will Marcy learn Paul St. Pierre's true identity? If she does, she'll need the red and gold avenger to find her... before she turns cold and grey! Cameo appearances by Kathy Dare, Rae LaCoste, and Mrs. Arbogast. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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"The Bones of Galahad: Chapter One, A Single, Deadly Moment." Part 1 of 3. Story by William Messner-Loebs. Art and wrap around cover by Adam Kubert. Race Bannon was a top government agent before joining Jonny Quest and the team. On one of his cases he was charged with rescuing a kidnapped scientist who had developed a serum to prolong life. Will meeting up with the thief Jezebel Jade make his mission easier……or harder? 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.00.

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Kings of The West, Part 2. Story by William Messner-Loebs. Art by Marc Hempel and Mark Wheatley. Cover by Marc Hempel and Mark Wheatley. An adaptation of the beloved cartoon series from Now Comics. Race faces the nefarious Boss Swenson in an old-fashioned Western-style showdown. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

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Pin-up pencilled, inked, and colored by Richard Howell. Cover price $1.95.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

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US Edition - "Booby Trap" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Cliff Robinson. Plus: "Alien Seeds" is written by John Wagner, with art by Ron Smith; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #148. Also: 1-page Tharg's Future Shocks story "Video" is written by John Smith, with art by Geoff Senior; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #478. And: "Heatwave" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Mike Collins and Mark Farmer. Cover by Rich Larson and Sam De La Rosa.

NOTE: This issue has the same content as #22UK.

NOTE: The releases in the U.S. and U.K. got out of sync starting with #15, so the U.S. market doubled up issue numbering for 21/22 and 23/24 to catch up.

Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart Fine $3.60

Add to cart FN 6.0 $3.60

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $2.50

Cover pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Comics," script by Rod Ollerenshaw, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Mike Esposito; Veronica pokes fun at Jughead's love of comics, and his fantasy of being the Riverdale Avenger…until she realizes how much money can be made from collecting them. "Surprise Ending!" Sunkist with Archie and His Friends. "Truly Trendy" half-page story; Hilda wears a very old-fashioned swimsuit to the beach. "A Public Service Message from Archie Comics" AIDS awareness ad with the Archie gang. "Sign Bored," script by H. A. Smith, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Hy Eisman; Jughead takes Hot Dog for a walk and Hot Dog makes comments on all the signs they see. "The Long and the Short," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Mike Esposito; Jughead gets on his friends' nerves by correcting their vocabulary to smaller synonymous words or phrases. "Lets Do the FruitSlush Mush!" ad with the The Archies. Archie's Club News. "Dating Dilemma," script by Nate Butler, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Mike Esposito; Jughead's childhood friend Joani has moved back to town, and Jughead takes a job to make some money to take her to supper. "Bedrockin' Shakedown" Pebbles Cereal ad with The Flintstones. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $14.00

Stories by Bruce Jones. Art by Hal Jones (credited as Dragan Flaesc), Donnie Jupiter, and Adrian Moro. Cover by Donnie Jupiter. Blackthorne presents new adventures inspired by the classic jungle adventure comics of the 1930s and 40s, and featuring two of their most enduring characters: Sheena, Queen of the Jungle and Kaanga, Jungle Lord. Violators of the Law of the Jungle find themselves judged by Sheena – and she doesnt do plea bargains. Sheena, Queen of the Jungle; Kaanga, Jungle Lord. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

"Showdown!" Cameo by Psi-Hawk of Psi-Force. Story by Peter David. Art by Lee Weeks and Mike Gustovich. Justice heads west and ends up in an old fashion showdown with another paranormal. "The Weapons of Cowards!" Starring The Medusa Web. Story by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Hector Collazo and Donald Hudson. A 6-page back-up tale featuring heroes fighting evil abroad. Includes the Official Timeline of the New Universe Cover price $1.25.

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Lobo is contracted by Manga Khan to eliminate the Justice Leaguers who are on the Cluster's trail in "Where No League Has Gone Before!" Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Plot and breakdowns by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Kevin Maguire, inks by Al Gordon. L-Ron. Bonus 16-page insert tale: Mr. Miracle and Big Barda's house is destroyed in "Raising The Roof!" Script by Mark Askwith, pencils by James Webb, inks by Mark Pennington. Maguire/Joe Rubinstein cover. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Blazer, Youthquake and the Free Force are allied to Hamilton while Titan, Demon and Talisman face a revolutionary tribunal in "The Heat is On." Script by Doug Murray and art by Mike Gustovich & Dell Barras. Issue also has "Blood is Thicker" in which Challenger and Diviner meet their long-lost sons. Script by Doug Murray and art by Mike Gustovich & Dell Barras. Back cover has a Justice Machine pinup. Cover price $1.75.

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Cover art by John S. Lucas. Date With a Mummy, script by Richard Pietrzyk, pencils by John Lucas, inks by Chic Stone; The gang is in Eqypt for a fashion shoot when they encounter a walking, talking mummy. Advertisement for Sunkist Fun Fruits fruit snacks starring the Archie gang. Public service announcement supporting AIDS education featuring the Archie gang. The Copy Caper, script by George Gladir, pencils by John Lucas, inks by Chic Stone; Katy is in Paris to model for designer Francois, but the other designers accuse him of stealing their work. Paper doll pages. August and September 1988 calendar. Advertisement for Wyler's FruitSlush fruit drinks starring the Archie gang. Membership ad and application for the Katy Keene Fan Club. The Rivals, script by George Gladir, pencils by John Lucas, inks by Chic Stone; Ramon and Arnold compete endlessly for Katy's attention at a seaside carnival. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.95.

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Story, art and cover by Matt Howarth. Keif is a xenotech, a young woman who specializes in helping humans communicate with alien races. Keif must figure out why a curious glowing pyramid has been constructed at the center of an asteroid that ConFed wants to terraform. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

The Sunday comic strips in comic book form: Hi and Lois (by Mort Walker and Dik Browne), Mark Trail (by Dodd and Elrod), Beetle Bailey (by Mort Walker), The Born Loser (by Art Sansom), Hagar the Horrible (by Dik Browne), The Family Circus (by Bil Keane), The Lockhorns (by Bill Hoest), Andy Capp (by Reginald Smythe), Mother Goose and Grimm (by Mike Peters), Blondie (by Dean Young and Stan Drake), Marmaduke (by Brad Anderson), For Better or Worse (by Lynn Johnston), Peanuts (by Charles Schulz), Crankshaft (by Batiuk and Ayers), Frank and Ernest (by Thaves), Ziggy (by Tom Wilson), Dennis the Menace (by Hank Ketcham), The Wizard of Id (by Brant Parker and Johnny Hart), B.C. (by Johnny Hart), Bringing Up Father (by Frank Johnson), Calvin and Hobbes (by Bill Watterson), Gasoline Alley (by Jim Scancarelli), The Phantom (by Lee Falk and Sy Barry), Garfield (by Jim Davis), Doonesbury (by G.B. Trudeau), The Far Side (by Gary Larson), and Geech (by Jerry Bittle). 24-page, 7-in. x 11-in., full color comic strip newspaper inserts.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "A Star is Reborn," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty becomes a bit Hollywood star but Archie's overeating costs him his job with the studio. AIDS awareness public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Mama's Last Stand!", script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Josie and the Pussycats help Mama Dubois save her restaurant from being shut down by the landlord, Mr. Noxious. "Dolly Delight," script by George Gladier, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Each member of the cast is explained as if they were a doll and the accessories that would come with them. Archie's Club News. "Camp Scamps," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Sabrina works as a camp counselor at Camp Hex for mischievous little witches. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

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Story & art: Sanpei Shirato. Genpo is called out to investigate a peculiar series of murders involving master swordsmanship on the part of the assailant--an investigation that may uncover many of the secrets surrounding the mysterious monk! For Mature Readers. Deluxe B&W Format. Cover price $1.50.

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Story & art: Sanpei Shirato. Can two dire enemies put aside their quarrel to fight a common foe, or will treachery leave one helpless in the other's hands? Find out when a surprise ninja attack leaves Kamui fighting back to back with his greatest enemy, Utsuse! For Mature Readers. Deluxe B&W Format. Cover price $1.50.

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Brainiac 5 is on trial for murder as an injured Mon-El makes a most necessary journey back to his homeworld. Script by Paul Levitz, with art by Keith Giffen and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Steve Lightle. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.75.

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The Legion calls on their Espionage Squad to undertake its most dangerous mission ever - getting inside Starfinger's domain to save their captive teammates, Chameleon Boy and Colossal Boy. Written by Paul Levitz, with art by Barry Kitson and Bruce Patterson. And Dream Girl is featured in a 'Private Lives' story by Levitz and Garry Leach. Cover by Brian Bolland. Deluxe format. Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart Very Fine $6.40

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Add to cart Fine $3.60

Add to cart Fine $3.60

Vietnam veteran Lazarus Jones is reunited with his friends Eagle, Huff & Slaw at the edge of the Outer Darkness in the Abraxas star system to fight a new war. Written by Tom Veitch. Art & covers by Cam Kennedy. Cover price $1.95.

Auction Item: CBCS 8.5 View scan Auction opens June 10 Paper: White Label #21-1D3D0D2-023

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $3.90

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Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.

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Canadian Price Variant. $1.95 cover price. Cover by Richard Williams. Stories and art by Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Mike Snider, Tom Koch, Stan Hart, John Prete, Lou Silverstone, Paul Peter Porges, Don (Duck) Edwing, Frank Jacobs, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Rick Tulka, Gerry Gersten, Richard Williams, Angelo Torres, Bob Clarke, Sam Viviano, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of Star Trek: The Next Generation and kids' game show Double Dare, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. Baseball trading cards based on notorious figures from the 1980s. Mad's gift guide for spoiled pets. The Phil Donahue-Oprah Winfrey talk-show wars. Mad's takes on children's books, cartoon sound effects, and the CIA. Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Star Blecch - The Next Degradation; The Perilous Pioneer Predicament; A Beginner's Guide to Cartoon Sound Effects; Hot Albums of the 1990's... A Look Back; The Chic Glitz Home Study Institute for the Discovery of Hidden Talents in the Field of Writing Children's Books; The Mad Nasty File - Volume III; Spy vs. Spy; Gift Catalog for Spoiled Rotten Pets; The Battle of Oprah and Phil; A Mad Look at Staying Cool; Double Damp; The Terrible Toilet Trauma; The Mad Guide to "Forgivable" and "Unforgivable" Sins; The Lighter Side of...; Mad Visits the C.I.A.; Alf's Celebrity Cat Cookbook; Mad's Index; Fold-In; Mad's All-Star Flopps. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover by Richard Williams. Stories and art by Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Mike Snider, Tom Koch, Stan Hart, John Prete, Lou Silverstone, Paul Peter Porges, Don (Duck) Edwing, Frank Jacobs, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Rick Tulka, Gerry Gersten, Richard Williams, Angelo Torres, Bob Clarke, Sam Viviano, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of Star Trek: The Next Generation and kids' game show Double Dare, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. Baseball trading cards based on notorious figures from the 1980s. Mad's gift guide for spoiled pets. The Phil Donahue-Oprah Winfrey talk-show wars. Mad's takes on children's books, cartoon sound effects, and the CIA. Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Star Blecch - The Next Degradation; The Perilous Pioneer Predicament; A Beginner's Guide to Cartoon Sound Effects; Hot Albums of the 1990's... A Look Back; The Chic Glitz Home Study Institute for the Discovery of Hidden Talents in the Field of Writing Children's Books; The Mad Nasty File - Volume III; Spy vs. Spy; Gift Catalog for Spoiled Rotten Pets; The Battle of Oprah and Phil; A Mad Look at Staying Cool; Double Damp; The Terrible Toilet Trauma; The Mad Guide to "Forgivable" and "Unforgivable" Sins; The Lighter Side of...; Mad Visits the C.I.A.; Alf's Celebrity Cat Cookbook; Mad's Index; Fold-In; Mad's All-Star Flopps. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

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Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Volume 75, Issue 4 - October 1988. Cover by David Shannon. Fantasy and Science Fiction stories by Lucius Shepard, Clive Barker, Ray Bradbury, Frederik Pohl, Charles L. Grant, Isaac Asimov, Avram Davidson, Wayne Wightman, and Ronald Anthony Cross.. Softcover. 5-in. x 7-in. 162 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations). Cover price $2.00.

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What is the secret that lies behind the mysterious masks of Dumas and Olivia? Manhunter has to survive the macabre collections of Cliff House to find out. Written by John Ostrander and Kim Yale, with art by Doug Rice and Kelley Jones. Cover by Rice. Cover price $1.00.

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Chris Claremont discusses Wolverine monthly series; Marvel Flashback on: The Champions; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; article on Punisher War Journal; Roy Thomas discusses The Saga of the Sub-Mariner; article on the Willow graphic novel; Epic Spotlight: The Incal; Wolverine, Punisher and Sub-Mariner cover by Jim Lee. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Cover art by Al Milgrom and P. Craig Russell. Save the Tiger Part 4: The Ordeal, starring Wolverine, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson. Elements of Terror Part 4: Rage and Design starring Man-Thing, script by Steve Gerber, art by Tom Sutton. Crossing Lines Part 4: Water starring Master of Kung Fu, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Tom Grindberg, inks by Dave Cockrum. Silent Thunder! starring Thor, script and art by Al Milgrom. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Cover art by John Buscema and Klaus Janson. Save the Tiger Part 5: The Rescue, starring Wolverine, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson. Elements of Terror Part 5: God and Country starring Man-Thing, script by Steve Gerber, art by Tom Sutton. Crossing Lines Part 5: Lures starring Master of Kung Fu, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Tom Grindberg, inks by Dave Cockrum. You'll See It When You Believe It starring Daredevil, script by Terry Kavanagh, pencils by Dwayne Turner, inks by Mike Gustovich. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

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Cover art by David Mazzucchelli. Chiaroscuro, script by Ann Nocenti, art by David Mazzucchelli; A devout woman receives a new lease on life when an "angel" falls down from the heavens. Deal With the Devil!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Craig Hamilton, inks by Rick Bryant; Story reveals that Mystiqe and Destiny knew Storm would lose her powers if she went to save Rogue from SHIELD. Pin-ups: Doctor Strange and Clea by Hamilton; Ka-Zar and Sheena by Hamilton; the Sub-Mariner by Kent Williams; Elektra by George Pratt. Storm back cover art by Craig Hamilton. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $45.00

Add to cart Very Fine $36.00

Add to cart Very Fine $36.00

1st Edition - Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "The Amazing Spider-Man: Book 1!" Collects The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #1-10 and Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15.

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Cover by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko. Introduction by Stan Lee.

Featuring the origin of the wondrous wall-crawler as young Peter Parker leans "With great power comes great responsibility", paving the way for the mega-popular media icon that Spider-Man is today.

The classic adventures feature appearances by the Fantastic Four, Doctor Octopus, the Sandman, Dr. Doom, the Chameleon, the Lizard and many more!

Hardcover, 248 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.95.