Comic books June 1989

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First 95-cent cover price. Cover art by Rex W. Lindsey. "You Don't Need Drugs to..." public service announcement with Archie. "Proverbose," script by Harold Smith, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Jughead purchases a book of proverbs and at first his use of proverbs makes him seem interesting but then his overuse of proverbs makes people avoid him. Jughead's Family Tree, script and pencils by Rod Ollerenshaw; Four examples of Jughead's ancestors and their unique accomplishments. "Holiday for Drums!", script by Rod Ollerenshaw, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Mike Esposito; Jughead befriends a female drummer and lets her sit in on a practice session with The Archies but she suffers a fall and hurts her wrist so he has to fill in for her on one of her gigs. "The Sting!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Rudy Lapick; After creating a false panic when practicing his lines in a play about a dam bursting Jughead isn't believed when he yells about a hive of bees being loose in the school. Archie's Club News. "Jughead's Cookies" Dilton's Puzzle Pals page. "Mr. Hot Dog Jones Answers His Mail," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Mike Esposito; Jughead receives a lot of junk mail in Hot Dog's name after using H. D. Jones as the name when ordering a flea collar; One of the junk mail items was an entry form in a most-interesting bachelor contest which Jughead fills out using Hot Dog's profile and he ends up winning. "Cocoa Pebbles BMX Bike Race" cereal ad with The Flintstones. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.95.

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Final Issue. "The Big Goodbye!" Story by Peter David. Art by Alan Kupperburg, Mike Gustovich, Don Hudson, and Chris Ivy. In this shocking finale, the enigmatic hero known as Justice must face off with a small army of paranormals who are led by his arch enemy - Seraph! Includes the Official Timeline of the New Universe. Cover price $1.50.

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In light of Blue Beetle's recent behaviour, Amanda Waller is called in to de-program him in "Mind Snap". Part 2 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story continues in #29. Plot and breakdowns by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Ty Templeton, inks by Joe Rubinstein and Dick Giordano. Kevin Maguire cover. Cover price $0.75.

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The team is ambushed when they visit the Dome, former headquarters of the Global Guardians, in "Another Fine Mess!" Part 3 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Plot by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Bart Sears, inks by Pablo Marcos. Sears cover. Cover price $0.75.

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Wrap around cover by Craig Brasfield and Mike Gustovich. "Till death do us part." Plot and inks by Mike Gustovich. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Craig Brasfield. Story elements continue from the Comico Justice Machine series #29. Wedding bells sound as Blazer marries Youthquake, and Challenger and Diviner are re-married. Unfortunately, those are not the only sounds ringing out as both the US Army and the killer robot Savior XVII are on hand to disrupt the proceedings. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.50.

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Fanzine created by the Southwestern Wisconsin Comics Club. Cover by Elton Dorval. 30 Pages, B&W, 8.5" x 11".

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First 95-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Kid Gluvs," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Rusty tries to make Kid Gluvs into a champion boxer. Archie's Tree Puzzle! word search. "Hairy Fairy Tale," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Hy Eisman; Sabrina needs another girl to double date at the disco and Hilda transforms herself into a younger girl; Parody of Cinderella. "It's Magic," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; The dry cleaner mixes up the Pussycats outfits with a band of magicians' and magic tricks keep popping out of their tuxedos. Archie's Club News. "Talk Squawk," script by George Gladir, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Tom Moore; Archie borrows Dilton's talking computer and it disrupts his life. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.95.

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Dox's plans for an intergalactic police force come together while the team learns more about Garryn Bek's mysterious life on Cairn. Written by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, with art by Barry Kitson and Mark McKenna. Cover by Kevin Maguire and Al Gordon. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

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Part 2 of the 4-part "Magic Wars." Magic runs rampant over Earth as the forces of science begin to fail...and without technology, how will Mon-El survive? Script by Paul Levitz, with art by Keith Giffen, Al Gordon, Mark Bright and Carlos Garzon. Cover by Steve Lightle. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.75.

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Matt Wagner cover Cover price $2.95.

Cover art by Rob Drew. "Moonlight Desires," script and art by Rob Drew; The team on the spaceship Excalibur try to determine what is killing off their crew members. "Hunting Humans," script by John Rigitano, pencils by Rob Drew, inks by Angelo DeCicco; A man preys on young women. "Fallen Angel," script and art by Angelo DeCicco; Lucifer propositions a young girl in Purgatory. 28 pgs., B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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Cover by Richard Williams. Stories and art by Will Eisner, Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Larry Siegel, Stan Hart, Tom Koch, Chris Hart, Mike Snider, John Prete, Charlie Kadau and Joe Raiola, Paul Peter Porges, Don (Duck) Edwing, Frank Jacobs, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Sam Viviano, Greg Theakston, Dennis Wunderlin, Angelo Torres, Bob Clarke, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of Cocoon 2 and TV sitcom Roseanne, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. Excerpts from "City People Notebook" by comics legend Will Eisner - his only appearance in Mad. Movies not coming to a theater near you, with art by Greg Theakston. New dictionary words. Mad's takes on special-interest groups, bodybuilding, and the Supreme Court. Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Grossanne; A Mad Look at Female Bodybuilders; Future Supreme Court Decisions; Specialized Nautilus Machines for Practical Everyday Activities; The Unnerving Undertaker's Undertaking; Anonymous Groups That Didn't Make It; Additions to the Dictionary; Will Eisner's City People Notebook; Consumer Reports Aimed at Special Interest Groups; Stupid Pet Owner Tricks; The Lighter Side of...; Spy vs. Spy; It's Never a Good Sign When...; The Refrigerated Rocky Run-Through; Kookoon - The Rehash; Headlines You Can Bet We'll Never See; The Hideous Headsman's Horseplay; Academy Awards for Movie Audience Members; Not Playing; Fold-In; Mad Bookmarks. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

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"Stuporman ZZZ," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In this parody of the movie Superman III, Stuporman, as Cluck Kennt, attends his high school reunion and reconnects with Luna; Meanwhile Webster coerces Gus into helping him take over the country by computer. "Little Known Celebrity Cult Groups," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Angelo Torres; featuring Ed McMahon; Dr. Renee Richards; Jerry Lewis; McLean Stevenson; Rodney Dangerfield; and Woody Allen. "The Lighter Side Of...," script and art by Dave Berg; A humorous look at nausea, divorce, policemen, crime, culture, dinner, secrets, drunk driving, telephone calls, grades, borrowing. students, work, and neighbors. "Spy vs. Spy" by Anthony Prohias. "Paltry Guise," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Jack Davis; In a parody of the film "Poltergeist," a family tries to cope with the strange incidents that randomly occur in their new home. "A Mad Look At... Sex Education in the Schools," script and art by Jack Kent. "Mad School Songs For Everyday Activities," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge. "The Lighter Side Of... ele.ment a-ry school," script and art by Dave Berg. "Square Dregs," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the TV show Square Pegs. "Mad's School Teacher of the Year," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Paul Coker. "Mad's All-Inclusive Monday Night Football Betting Pool," script by Mike Snider, art by Jack Davis. "Future Smithsonian Exhibits From TV Land," script by Dennis Snee, art by George Woodbridge. "Simple & Simple," script by Lou Silverstone and Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "Simon and Simon," two brothers try to solve crimes while bickering like brothers. 100 pgs., B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 76, Issue 6 - June 1989. Cover by David Hardy. Fantasy and Science Fiction stories by Bradley Denton, Chet WIlliamson, John Morressy, and Isaac Asimov. Softcover. 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations). Cover price $2.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Edward Gross. A look at the early days of the second Star Trek television series, from sci-fi and media journalist Edward Gross. Produced just after the first season of Star Trek: The Next Generation, this focuses on the efforts to get the show on the air, and includes interviews with the stars, writers, and directors of TNG. Also of interest: an appendix of "lost scripts," describing prospective Season One episodes that didn't get produced for one reason or another. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 132 pages. Cover price $14.95.

Stories and art by Ben Dunn, Ian Gould, Steve Stamatiadis, James Mission, and George Brycki. The long-running manga and manga-style comics anthology from indy publisher Antarctic Press. Mangazine was one of the first American publications dedicated to American anime and manga fandom, featuring news, reviews, profiles of popular franchises, interviews with American and Japanese creators, and comics. Hedrax: Episode #1; Cybersmash: Part 1. 80 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.00.

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"The Janus Directive," part 6 of 11. Manhunter gets involved in the confusing and deadly events of the Janus Directive when the Suicide Squad's Amanda Waller shows up on his doorstep with a very scary story. Continued from Checkmate (1988-1991 DC 1st Series) #17. Continued in Firestorm (1982 2nd Series) #86. Written by John Ostrander and Kim Yale, with art by Doug Rice and Pablo Marcos. Cover by Rice. Cover price $1.00.

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New Moon - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Sal Velluto & Mark Farmer. Cover by Carl Potts, Sal Velluto & Kevin Nowlan. By popular demand, the white Avenger returns in an all-new series! And Marc Spector's first adventure brings him face to face with the man who caused him to become Moon Knight -- Bushmaster! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

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Article on The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe - Update; article on What If...? and What The - -?!; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; Roy Thomas discusses Doctor Strange series; 5-page Doctor Strange preview; Doctor Strange cover by Jackson Guice. Cover price $0.50.

June 3, 1989. Real Ghostbusters, Star Wars Droids, William Tell, Tom & Jerry, and Defenders of the Earth. 8.25-in. x 11-in.; part color, part black and white; 32 newsprint pages.

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Cover art by Walt Simonson. The Retribution Affair Part 5: Best Laid Plans starring Cyclops, script by Bob Harras, pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Carol Riem. Panther's Quest Part 9: Justifiable Action starring The Black Panther, script by Don McGregor, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Let's Take It from Where I Swing in and Rescue You... starring Paladin, script by Scott Lobdell pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Dan Adkins. The First Cut starring The Thing, script by Marc McLaurin, pencils by Kevin Van Hook, inks by David Day and Dan Day. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

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Cover art by Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin. The Retribution Affair Part 6: Alliance of Convenience starring Cyclops, script by Bob Harras, pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Jeff Albrecht. Panther's Quest Part 10: Personal Risk starring The Black Panther, script by Don McGregor, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Suffer a Wolf to Live starring Wolfsbane, script by Sue Flaxman, pencils by Rodney Ramos, inks by Jose Marzan. New Worlds to Conquer starring Starfox, script by Peter Gillis, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Jim Sanders. Back cover art by Rogers and Austin. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover art by Walt Simonson. Cover art by Walt Simonson. The Retribution Affair Part 5: Best Laid Plans starring Cyclops, script by Bob Harras, pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Carol Riem. Panther's Quest Part 9: Justifiable Action starring The Black Panther, script by Don McGregor, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Let's Take It from Where I Swing in and Rescue You... starring Paladin, script by Scott Lobdell pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Dan Adkins. The First Cut starring The Thing, script by Marc McLaurin, pencils by Kevin Van Hook, inks by David Day and Dan Day. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover art by Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin. The Retribution Affair Part 6: Alliance of Convenience starring Cyclops, script by Bob Harras, pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Jeff Albrecht. Panther's Quest Part 10: Personal Risk starring The Black Panther, script by Don McGregor, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Suffer a Wolf to Live starring Wolfsbane, script by Sue Flaxman, pencils by Rodney Ramos, inks by Jose Marzan. New Worlds to Conquer starring Starfox, script by Peter Gillis, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Jim Sanders. Back cover art by Rogers and Austin. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

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Iron Man vs. Doctor Doom in "Doombug." Script and art by Ken Steacy (with assistance from Rodney Dunn, Steve Leialoha, and Andrew Pratt). Statement of ownership--average print run 56,220; average paid circulation 50,840. Steacy wrap-around cover. Cover price $1.95.

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Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. "The Avengers: Book 1!" Collects The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #1-10.

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, Don Heck, Dick Ayers, Paul Reinman, George Roussos, Chic Stone, and Vince Colletta. Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Introduction by Stan Lee.

Earth's Mightiest Heroes - The Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, Ant-Man and the Wasp - unite! Re-presenting the formation of the Avengers, the revival of Captain America, plus appearances by the Sub-Mariner, Kang the Conqueror, Immortus, Wonder Man, and The Masters of Evil.

Hardcover, 234 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.95.

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Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. "Spider-Man: Book 2!"" Collects Amazing Spider-Man #11-20.

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Introduction by Stan Lee.

It was 1961 and out of the fertile imaginations of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and others emerged the Marvel Age. First came the Fantastic Four, soon to be followed by the Amazing Spider-Man, the Mighty Thor, the Incredible Hulk, Daredevil, Iron Man, and the Uncanny X-Men. These were Marvel's heroes, stalwart and true, ready to face any and all threats to mankind. Marvel Masterworks were created to give fans a chance to experience this phenomenon from the beginning.

Hardcover, 234 pages, full color.

NOTE: Limited to 520 copies.

Cover price $34.95.

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Cover art by Todd McFarlane. Doc Ock Lives!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds); Doc Ock versus Spider-Man; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #89. The Pig from Porker's Past! starring Mary Jane Water Buffalo, Silver Sow [Sylvia Sowmeister], and Spider-Ham, script and pencils by Fred Hembeck, inks by Joe Albelo [as Jose R. Albelo]. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

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Cover by Tim Vigil. The Mark's tightly controlled revolution gets out of control when his followers begin a series of assassinations--of innocent citizens! No one is safe as blood runs in the streets! Story by Jerry Prosser, art by Wayne Tanaka. The Mecha crew returned to Earth in the giant space fortress Deephold, only to find their arrival greeted by a squadron of Air Force interceptors armed with deadly intentions! Mach speed combat in the Florida skies! Story by Tim Eldred, art by Harrison Fong and Robert Caracol. The Mask, delighted by his newfound powers, decides to avenge himself on everyone who ever wronged him--the clerk at the grocery store...his third grade teacher...everyone! Gratuitous violence has never been this much fun! Story by John Arcudi, art by Doug Mahnke, cover by Tim (Grips) Vigil. B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Gabriel Webb and Jennifer Mays run into an old friend of Jennifer's during a vacation on Long Island, which of course, leads to murder and mystery in "Hearts of Glass." Script by Mike W. Barr and art by Greg Shoemaker & Bill Anderson. Cover price $2.50.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.95.

Summer 1989. This issue: Typhoon Lagoon Board Game; Meet Hollywood Mickey; Visit Peter Pan's Never Land; Super Summer Puzzles; Guide for Grown-Ups - Ideas for Family Fun. Cover price $1.95.

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Mr. Miracle, Big Barda, Highfather and the Forever People battle the dark enemy in "Out of the Dark." Script by J.M. DeMatteis and art by Ian Gibson. Cover price $1.00.

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The Brides of Mister X, Part 3: Aint Love Grand? Story by Jeffrey Morgan. Art by Shane Oakley and Diti Katona. Cover by Diti Katona. The return of the influential, visually arresting series created by designer Dean Motter. Someone is restoring Radiant Citys lost buildings – but in a way that is very wrong. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.00.

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A wartime romance takes a tragic turn when a member of the 23rd Infantry sacrifices his honor, duty, and more in the name of love. "Fire and Ice" is written by Doug Murray, with art by Wayne Vansant and Geof Isherwood. Cover by Ron Wagner and Andy Kubert. Cover price $1.50.

June 1989. Summer Sex. A parody of a Chinese restaurant menu; more Evil Clown Comics, written by Nick Bakay, illustrated by Alan Kupperberg; a reprint of P.J. ORourkes Rent-a-Satirist. Stories and art by Gilbert Gottfried, Gerald Sussman, Buddy Hickerson, Ron Barrett, Rick Geary, B.K. Taylor, M.K. Brown and Shary Flenniken. Plus letters from the editors, cartoons, and Foto Funnies. Mature readers. Cover price $3.95.

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First 95c cover priced issue. Cover price $0.95.

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To avert disaster in America, Orion destroys half of the Bug Mounds in New Genesis...and incurs the wrath of Forager. Written by Mark Evanier, with art by Paris Cullins and Bob Lewis. Cover by Cullins. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

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The team breaks into Janwillem's stronghold to rescue Tom Kalmaku and his wife Terga. Although they find help from an unexpected quarter, they also find death! Be prepared for a double-shocker ending. Written by Cary Bates, with art by Joe Staton and Pablo Marcos. Cover by Staton. New Format. Cover price $1.25.