Comic books May 1989

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May 6, 1989. Features include Nu-Earth Flashback: Cinnabar, part 2 (script by John Smith, art by SteveDillon and Kevin Walker), Ideas (script by J. Campbell, art by Paul Marshall), Strontium Dog in "Tales From the Doghouse" (script by Stuart Edwards, art by Mick Austin), Judge Dredd (script by John Wagner, art by Will Simpson), Tharg's Future-Shocks: "A Body Like Dwain Death's" (script by David Anderson, art by Ron Smith), and the Hit (script by Larry Watson, art by Dave D'Antiquist). Simon Bisley inside back cover. Cliff Robinson front cover. Will Simpson back cover.

Features include Judge Dredd in "In the Bath" (script by John Wagner, art by Jim Baikie), Nu-Earth Flashback: Cinnabar part 3 (script by John Smith, art by Steve Dillon and Kevin Walker), Slaine chapter 1 (script by Pat Mills, color art by Simon Bisley), Strontium Dog in "Tales From the Doghouse" (script by Stuart Edwards, art by Mick Austin), and Zenith phase 3 prologue, "Message in a Bottle" (script by Grant Morrison, art by Steve Yeowell). Bisley cover.

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Features include Judge Dredd in "John Cassavetes is Dead" (script by Alan Grant, art by Colin MacNeil), Tharg's Future-Shocks: "Touch of Death" (script by Larry Watson, art by D. Goodacre), Zenith in phase 3 part 1, "Nadir" (script by Grant Morrison, art by Steve Yeowell), Slaine chapter 2 (script by Pat Mills, color art by Simon Bisley), Tharg's Future-Shocks in a Marvel/Atlas, Lee/Ditko homage, "Unlikely Tales Present He Met the Moonmen" (script by Stuart Edwards, art by Paul Marshall), and Nu-Earth Flashback: Cinnabar part 4 (script by John Smith, art by Steve Dillon, art by Kevin Walker). Judge Dredd back cover by Jim Baikie.

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Features include Judge Dredd in "10,000,000 is a Dangerous Age, Cynthia" (script by Alan Grant, art by Colin MacNeil), Tharg's Future-Shocks (script by David Anderson, art by Martin Griffiths), Zenith in phase 3, part 2: "Friendly Persuasion" (script by Grant Morrison, art by Steve Yeowell), Slaine chapter 3 (script by Pat Mills, color art by Simon Bisley), Tharg's Future-Shocks: "Race Relations" (Nicholas Barber, art by Ron Smith), and Nu-Earth Flashback: Cinnabar part 5 (script by John Smith, art by Steve Dillon and Kevin Walker). Colin MacNeil cover.

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Tom Lyle cover; Zenith in "Burn Baby, Burn!"; Grant Morrison script; Steve Yeowell art; Mark King letters; Inferno; Tom Tully script; Balardinelli art; Bill Nutall letters; "Green Fingers" by Unknown Meltdown Man; Alan Hebden script; Belardinelli art; Jack Potter letters; Return to Armageddon; Malcolm Shaw script; J. Redondo art; Bill Nuttall letters; Cover price $1.50.

1st printing. By Arthur C. Clarke. The third book to follow the sci-fi classic 2001: A Space Odyssey. Heywood Floyd, survivor of two previous encounters with the mysterious monoliths, must once again confront Dave Bowman - or whatever Bowman has become - a newly independent HAL, and the power of an alien race that has decided mankind is to play a part in the evolution of the galaxy whether it wishes to or not. Softcover, 4-in. x 7-in., 292 pages, Text Only. Cover price $6.99.

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Volume 3, Issue 3 - May/June1989. Science Fiction and fantasy magazine. 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.00.

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Cover by Murphy Anderson. "Welcome to Hell," script by Alan Grant, pencils by Mark Pacella, inks by Bill Wray; Etrigan fries Morgan LeFay while Jason Blood, Glenda and Randu enter Hell and Asteroth continues to torture Merlin. "Lady Lost," script by Len Strazewski, pencils by Chuck Austen, inks by Gary Martin; Albert Tyler tells of his part in an old KKK lynching, that Mr. Guerrehart is using as blackmail; Mr. Guerrehart was blinded in the fight in the previous issue. "The Pow! Zap! Wham! Contract", script by Mark Waid, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Dick Giordano; The Human Target solves a television show murder of the set electrician. "Justice For All," script by Roger Stern, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superman apprehends two restaurant arsonists. "Tommy's Monster," script by Paul Kupperberg, art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez; The Phantom Stranger stops the destruction of a neighborhood by Tommy Jones and his dragon Rudolph. "Unfriendly Takeover" (Crack Up Chapter 6), script by Max Collins, pencils by Terry Beatty, inks by John Nyberg; Wild Dog concludes his investigation of a crack ring, killing the top leadership. 52 pages, Full Color, $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Listing Advance Comics for May 1989. Read about new releases in advance! From the cover: Lum #1 premieres in May! Cover by Rumiko Takahashi.

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The Spirit of Myrrth: Part 2 of 4. "Beneath the City of the Dead!" Story by Dan Mishkin. Art by Jan Duursema and Kim DeMulder. After an attack on Selune's Smile by a pack of wererats, Conner decides to warn Vajra and her friends that there maybe more to their latest adventure then they at first thought. Plus, meet the Ancient and Revered Order of Merrymakers, a.k.a. the Jester's Guild, and they will not be ignored anymore. Includes character sheet and information (to be used for the TSR Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game) for the Musicians and the Jesters. Cover price $1.50.

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While Superman is held captive aboard an intergalactic slaveship in space, on Earth the cops would like to talk to Clark Kent about the charred body found in his apartment. Written and drawn by Jerry Ordway. Plus, part 4 of Lex Luthor's 4-part "Hostile Takeover" tale, by Roger Stern, Dan Jurgens and Dennis Janke, continued from Superman (1987) #31. Cover by Ordway. Cover price $0.75.

Big Boy in "GCF: Great Crime Fighter". Art by Mcleod. 16 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Written by Dick Wood, Harry Sussman, Nathaniel Nitkin and unknown. Art by Tony DiPreta, Fred Kida, Bob Fujitani, Mort Leav and John Cassone. Reprint of Air Fighters Comics Vol. 1 (1941-1943) #7, featuring: Airboy smashing Youth Kultur, a new Axis terror; the man with the crooked smile in the Iron Ace story; Major Goop's goof-up in the Skinny McGinty story; Franz Von Kamm's Radio Zombies in the Skywolf story; 2-page text story "Iceland Patrol"; Bald Eagle in "The Invasion of the Submaplanes"; the scrap-plane showdown in the Black Angel story; and the albatross mystery in the Flying Dutchman story! Softcover, 64 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

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In the midst of a telekinetic rampage with his powers, Tetsuo finds that Kay has a few surprises in store; the sinister, psychic-powered cult leader, Lady Miyako, makes her move. The first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomos influential manga series. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff. Also includes more Otomo art from the original Akira manga. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

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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. A book length saga in three parts in which ALF mistakenly believes that the Tanners don't like him, runs away from home and ends up in Las Vegas in "The Run Run Run Run Runaway," All the World's a Cage" and "Home is Where the Artichoke Heart Is." Scripts by Michael Gallagher and art by Dave Manak & Marie Severin. Cover price $1.00.

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Wrath of the Dream Queen: Part 4 of 4. "...is but a Dram within a Dream!" Story by James D. Hudnall. Art by John Calimee and Sam Delarosa. As the boundaries between reality and dream become more and more blurred, Alpha Flight struggles to find a way to defeat their malevolent foe, Dream Queen. Cover price $1.50.

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Swimsuit Issue. Contributors include Paul Chadwick, Colleen Doran, Phil Foglio, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Marc Hempel, Flint Henry, Gilbert Hernandez, William Messner-Loebs, Will Meugniot, Mike Mignola, Sandy Plunkett, Trina Robbins, Steve Purcell, Stan Sakai, Charles Vess, Mike Vosburg, Reed Waller. Cover by Mitch O'Connell. Cover price $4.95.

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Dolph Lundgren interview on the Punisher film. Cover price $2.95.

"A Matter of Life and Debt!" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Life is full of challenges and on this day Peter Parker and his web-spinning alter-ego face three! The first, Hydro-Man attempts a payday robbery! But the Spectacular Spider-Man stops the heist! The second, Nathan Lubensky steals money from Aunt May to pay his gambling debts! However Peter quickly shuts down his operation! And the fateful third...Venom escapes from the Vault! Wow, this challenge will be more difficult and more deadly starting next issue! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Kristy Watson. (Notes: Venom previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 300.) Cover price $1.00.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Venom's back--and in his usual good mood! Also, Spidey battles Hydro-Man in "A Matter of Life and Debt!" Script by David Michelinie, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. The letters page has a statement of ownership--average print run 451, 930; average paid circulation 271, 100. Cover price $1.00.

The evil genius Dr. Doom has stolen a U.S. nuclear missile, and now threatens to detonate it over New York City if his demands aren't met. The United States government knows it only has one chance. Actually, two chances: the Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America. In this unique, interactive comic-book adventure, you guide Spider-Man and Captain America through Doctor Doom's fortified castle, where danger lurks in each dark corridor. Game Features: * Varying levels of difficulty keep the game challenging for novices and experienced players. * An actual comic book that details the events leading up to the start of the game. * A detailed manual, with an introduction by Stan Lee that includes the history of Marvel Comics and biographies on all the characters that appear in the game. * Realistic sound effects and exciting music score. Includes: Two 5 1/4" floppy disc IBM PC/XT/AT/PS2, Tandy 1000/3000, and compatibles; a comic book, and instructional manual. NOTE: Due to packaging, comic book is NOT Near Mint.

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1st printing. Written by F.J. Lennon, Mike Harrison, and Gary T. Almes. Art by Ann Gruss, Jim Boyd, and Jane Yeager. This handbook was originally packaged with the Commodore 64/DOS computer game of the same title. This booklet includes chapters on Game Play, Biographies for characters in the game, and a brief History of Marvel Comics. Featuring biographies and illustrations of Spider-Man, Captain America, Doctor Doom, the Grey Gargoyle, Machete, Boomerang, Oddball, Rattan, Electro, Hobgoblin, Rhino, and Batroc. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 7 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 24 pages, B&W.

A British published book reprinting three Amazing Spider-man stories - 1st printing. Includes Activity games, a crossword puzzles. Hardcover, 64 pages, full color.

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1st printing.

Written by Gerry Conway. Art by Alex Saviuk.

Shows parallels between the lives of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson from the time they were babies. Apps by Aunt May, Uncle Ben, Richard & Mary Parker, Crusher Hogan, Doctor Octopus, Kraven the Hunter, Molten Man, Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Gwen Stacy, Doctor Curt Connors, Green Goblin (Cameo).

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color.

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Tim Sale art. Cover price $1.95.

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May 1989. Cover by Alan Gutierrez. Stories: "The Mountains of Mourning" by Lois McMaster Bujold, "In the Fluff" by Rick Shelley, "The Epsilon Probe" by Dean McLaughlin, "When Life Hands you a Lemming..." by Thomas A. Easton, and "Bank Robbery" by W. T. Quick. Science Fact article: "The Economics of Interstellar Commerce" by Warren Saloman. Softcover, 5-in. x 7.25-in.; 192 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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Animal Man and Vixen travel to Africa seeking answers to a deadly mystery...and more of the facts behind his true origins come to the fore. Part 2 of 3. Written by Grant Morrison, with art by Chas Truog and Doug Hazlewood. Cover by Brian Bolland. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

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b&w. Mature Readers. Cover price $1.75.

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Story & art: Masamune Shirow. Cover: Art Adams. Gaia, Olympus City's main computer, is on a killing spree, sending out the police gun platforms to obliterate Tartarus, the center in charge of creating the city's Bioroids! Hitomi's DNA is encoded with a STOP command, but can Deunan and Briareos find a way to get Hitomi past 50-meter-high robot spiders to Gaia's main terminal? It doesn't look good! 48 pg. Classic B&W Format. Cover price $2.75.

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Last 75c cover priced issue. Cover by Dan DeCarlo & Jim DeCarlo. Stories by George Gladir, Rich Margopoulos and Frank Doyle. Art by Stan Goldberg, Dan Parent, Mike Esposito, Jim DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick. Archie risks the wrath of Mr. Weatherbee when he brings his basketball to school in "Deadly Dribble"! Plus: Mr. Weatherbee imagines what things would be like if Archie were president of the United States in "President Archie Andrews"; it's a cold winter day, but Archie doesn't have gloves in "On the Other Hand"; by accident, Veronica comes up with the perfect birthday gift for her father in the 2-pager "The Present"; and Archie and Jughead make fun of old wives' tales in "Beware the Wives of March"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Cover price of $1.20 and below that 75p (GBP). Reprints Archie 3000 stories. 6 1/2-iin. x 10 1/4-in., 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.20.

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Cover art by Rex W. Lindsey. Wieners Over Riverdale, script and pencils by Rex W. Lindsey, inks by Jon D'Agostino; It's Riverdale in the year 3000 where Jughead buys hot dog pills that, when exposed to air, turn into real hot dogs (with the works). That's My Dog, script by Hal Smith, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica buys a dog that has had it's personality programmed...with Betty's. Mirror, Mirror, script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Reggie reprogram Veronica's new talking cosmetic mirror. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

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"Reckoning!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Firelord, Quasar, and the Fantastic Four. Plot by Mark Gruenwald. Script by Ralph Macchio. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. It's an all-out assault on Super-Nova in the heart of the Windy City! The west coast Avengers, Quasar, and the Fantastic Four slug it out with the last Son of Xandar to stop him from destroying Chicago! The enormous Super-Nova has the advantage until Firelord and the east coast Avengers finally return from outer space! After the Human Torch and Firelord siphon off some of Super-Nova's thermal energy; the Thing, Ms. Marvel, and Wonder Man topple the Xandarian giant! And that buys Mr. Fantastic enough time for a quick trip to the Baxter Building to grab the one weapon that could end the fight! Will Reed's risky gamble pay off? The fair citizens of Chicago sure hope so! Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Gilgamesh, Thor, Mr. Fantastic, and the Invisible Woman. (Note: Super-Nova returns in New Warriors 40.) Cover price $1.00.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Reckoning!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Firelord, Quasar, and the Fantastic Four. Plot by Mark Gruenwald. Script by Ralph Macchio. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. It's an all-out assault on Super-Nova in the heart of the Windy City! The west coast Avengers, Quasar, and the Fantastic Four slug it out with the last Son of Xandar to stop him from destroying Chicago! The enormous Super-Nova has the advantage until Firelord and the east coast Avengers finally return from outer space! After the Human Torch and Firelord siphon off some of Super-Nova's thermal energy; the Thing, Ms. Marvel, and Wonder Man topple the Xandarian giant! And that buys Mr. Fantastic enough time for a quick trip to the Baxter Building to grab the one weapon that could end the fight! Will Reed's risky gamble pay off? The fair citizens of Chicago sure hope so! Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Gilgamesh, Thor, Mr. Fantastic, and the Invisible Woman. (Note: Super-Nova returns in New Warriors 40.) Cover price $1.00.

"Better a Widow" Part 3 of 4. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. The Vision has been completely disassembled by an international government coalition. Now Dr. Pym will do his best to put the Vision back together. Meanwhile, a new member has been assigned to the West Coast Avengers: the U.S. Agent. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Better a Widow" Part 3 of 4. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. The Vision has been completely disassembled by an international government coalition. Now Dr. Pym will do his best to put the Vision back together. Meanwhile, a new member has been assigned to the West Coast Avengers: the U.S. Agent. Cover price $0.75.

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Written by Peter Milligan with art by Bret Ewins. Cover price $1.50.

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When a multi-national conglomerate sends in machines to tear up the Mato Grosso in the Rain Forests of the Amazon, the Badger and company are summoned to help in "Handmaidens of the Sacred Blood." Script by Mike Baron and art by Ron Lim & Paul Abrams. Issue also has "Overflex" with script by Roger Salick and art by Dave Newton. Cover price $1.95.

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Honour Among Punks, Act II: Pride and Prejudice. Cover by Vince Locke. Story by Gary Reed and Guy Davis. Art by Guy Davis. In an alternate London where World War II never happened, Victorian punk rockers must track down a killer known as the Ripper. The Rippers crimes have Londons police and punks at each others throats. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.95.

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In "The Many Deaths Of The Batman, Chapter One: Period of Mourning", a silent tale depicts the effects of a shocking act against the caped crusader. Part 1 of 3, continued next issue. Script by John Byrne, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Dick Grayson, Starfire, Penguin, Two-Face. Byrne cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Item #45056: Batman - From the shadow of darkness, the cape crusader offers hope by combating the crime and corruption of Gotham City. Stands 11-in. tall. NOTE: This figure coincided with the release of the 1989 feature film BATMAN directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson. Warehouse find. NM price refers to item being undamaged. Item is sold as is.

Item #4401: Batman - When the Bat-Signal flashes across the night sky, the Caped Crusader springs into action and descends from the rooftops to defend the citizens of Gotham City from the criminal underworld that threatens them. This item features a fully poseable figure with its own unique action feature. Batman includes Batarang, capable gun, and retractable Bat-Rope (hidden inside belt). NOTE: This series of action figures coincided with the release of the 1989 feature film BATMAN directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson.

NOTE: This item is a warehouse find. Packaging may have wear and minor damage. NM price refers to Action Figure being unbroken and intact.

Item #4406: The Joker - The Clown Prince of Crime is the Batman's most diabolical and formidable nemesis. This item features a fully poseable figure with its own unique action feature. The Joker includes cane, hat, and Squirting Orchid (it shoots water using bellows and tube). NOTE: This series of action figures coincided with the release of the 1989 feature film BATMAN directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson.

NOTE: This item is a warehouse find. Packaging may have wear and minor damage. NM price refers to Action Figure being unbroken and intact.