Comic books September 1996

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Written by Bryan J.L. Glass with art by Bob Dix. Cover by Dave Johnson. Cover price $2.50.

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"The Reckoning!" Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Todd McFarlane, Greg Capullo and Danny Miki. Cover by Todd McFarlane and Greg Capullo. Al Simmons is returned to his demonic birthplace, the ninth plane of Hell, where is tormented by a demon in the likeness of Wanda. When he realizes that Malebolgia has tricked him, he angrily destroys the demon and passes another of Malebolgia's tests. Malebolgia then enlightens Al as to his puppeted position when he again tries to bargain his soul to leave Wanda alone. The Malebolgia reminds him that he already owns him, but agrees to leave Wanda alone in exchange for Al's loyalty and servitude. As agreed, Spawn enters Terry's dreams where he jerks awake in sudden realization that Al is Cover price $1.95.

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Overstreet Fan edition. No cover price. COVER A: Horned man with big axe.

B: Armored monster, orange background.

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"Suicidal Tendencies" Script by Todd Dezago. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and John Stanisci (finishes). Cover by Sal Buscema and John Stanisci. Curt Connors returns to Florida after failing to cure Peter Parker's condition last issue! But unbeknownst to the good doctor, the strange lizard creature also makes the trek back to the Sunshine State! Once the reptile beast crashes into the Connors' home, Dr. Connors and his son make a run for safety! Who's going to stop the pseudo-lizard? The Sensational Spider-Man or the Lethal Lizard himself? Retelling of the Lizard's origin. Cameo appearance by Spider-Man (aka Ben Reilly). Flashback cameo by Martha Connors. (Notes: This issue completes Sal Buscema's outstanding and unprecedented 8-year run as the penciler of the Spectacular Spider-Man title. This issue was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Amazing Spider-Man The Complete Ben Reilly Epic #5.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover by Tom Taggart. "Acts of God". Part 9 of 14. Story by John Ostrander. Art by John Ridgeway. A self righteous preacher is spreading hatred in his community. Fighting it causes the Spectre to look very closely at some of his own biases and beliefs and question his very mission. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.25.

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"The World's Gone Mad!" Part 2 of 2. Onslaught Impact 2. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Williamson. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson. Story continues from Amazing Spider-Man 415. The Spectacular Spider-Man jumps headlong into the Onslaught crisis sweeping across the Marvel Universe! The Sentinels have invaded Manhattan! And the giant robots are conducting search and destroy operations for any and all "enhanced" individuals! Ben Reilly (aka the wall-crawler) and Peter Parker (with his powers slowly coming back) battle the killing machines in the air, on the street, and below the ground! Can the brave duo survive the Sentinels' deadly onslaught? (Notes: The Onslaught storyline concludes in the one-shot: Onslaught Marvel Universe (1996). This issue includes a 6-page Heroes Reborn preview of Iron Man (1996 2nd series) and the Avengers (1996 2nd series) with art by Whilce Portacio & Scott Williams and Rob Liefeld, respectively.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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"Yesterday" Part 1 of 4. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. The sinister Kaine lures Ben Reilly's former girlfriend, Janine, to New York City! And the Sensational Spider-Man is shocked to see her! Especially since he thought she died a couple of years ago in California! Nevertheless, Ben and Janine are very happy to be together again! But how long will their happiness last with Kaine on the prowl? Cameo appearances by Flash Thompson, Liz Osborn, and Normie Osborn. (Notes: Janine previously appeared in Spider-Man The Lost Years (1995) #3. The back cover features an illustration (from the story) of Spider-Man by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. There are not any advertisements inside.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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"Webs of Time" Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by George Perez. Pencils by Steve Geiger (prologue), Darick Robertson (chp 1), Dan Jurgens (chp 2), and Brandon McKinney (chp 3). Inks by Chris Ivy (prologue & chp 3), Andrew Pepoy (chp 1), and Tom Palmer (chp 2). Cover by George Perez. All across New York City, the NYPD are making ghastly discoveries! Giant spider webs filled with aging corpses! And the authorities think they know who is responsible...Spider-Man! Wow, could the amazing one somehow be involved? To find out the truth, the feds call on the Avengers to apprehend the wall-crawler! Near New York harbor; Cap, Thor, Giant-Man, and the Wasp get the first shot at Spidey, but end up caught in another giant web! Moments later a second Spider-Man (aka Ben Reilly) arrives on the scene! And finally the rest of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! After cooler heads prevail, the Avengers and the wall-crawler realize that there's a powerful web-spinning imposter on the loose! And his final destination is the Temple of Tirod south of the border! With Earth's Mightiest Heroes by his side, can the real Spider-Man solve the doppelganger mystery in Mexico? Appearances by Peter Gyrich, Jarvis, and Pepper Hogan. Avengers Lineup: Black Widow, Captain America, Crystal, Giant-Man, Hawkeye, Iron Man (aka Teen Tony), Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, and the Wasp. (Notes: The Spider-Man robot previously appeared over 30 years ago in the classic Avengers 11. This story takes place after The Crossing and before the final issue of the Avengers 1st series. Printed on glossy paper.) 64 pages. Cover price $2.95.

Issue 19 - September, 1996. 100-page 30th Anniversary special - Interviews: Every major castmember of all four series, Features: The Star Trek franchise, the USS Enterprise, Free gift: A Titan Books novel. Softcover, 9" x 11.5", 100 pages, full color.

Murderous mind-melds & Q, too; Garrett Wang's fantastic voyage - from Star Trek fan to Starfleet hero Harry Kim; designing starship realities. Cover price $5.99.

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The Boba Fett Trilogy: Part 2 of 3 – Written by John Wagner. Art by Cam Kennedy. Cover by Mathieu Lauffray. Throughout the vast reaches of the galaxy -- wherever fugitives meet or lawbreakers conspire -- one name is always uttered in hushed tones, a name guaranteed to strike fear into the stoutest heart: Boba Fett. His prices are exorbitant, but if you're looking for revenge, or if you're looking for protection, he'll get the job done. And if you're looking to reclaim your kidnapped fiancé, the heiress to a Hutt's fortune, no price is too exorbitant. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Star Wars Boba Fett When the Fat Lady Swings (1996) is Part 2 of a 3 issue series including: #1 Bounty On Bar - Kooda (12/1995); #3 Twin Engines of Destruction (01/1997). Cover price $3.95.

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This issue: The Hildebrandts' Card Set Brings Shadows of the Empire to Life; Special Edition - Exclusive New Photos; Galoob Toys Tour - Star Wars Micro Machines; Prequel Update; Star Wars Cereal Boxes; Dark Horse Mini Comic Inside - Part 1. Cover by Greg & Tim Hildebrandt features Luke confronting Shadows villain Xizor. May come bagged or unbagged and with or without the extras. Cover price $4.95.

Signed by Mike Baron, Olivier Vatine, and Fred Blanchard - 1st printing. Collects Star Wars: Heir to the Empire (1995) #1-6. Written by Mike Baron. Art by Olivier Vatine and Fred Blanchard. This limited-edition, hardcover graphic novel adapts Timothy Zahn's best-selling novel, Star Wars: Heir to the Empire, to comic-book format. Featuring the entire 160-page epic and a special, tipped-in art plate including the signatures of Mike Baron, Olivier Vatine, and Fred Blanchard, this foil-stamped hardcover comes in a deluxe slipcase. For any Star Wars fan, it's an absolute must-buy item; but limited to only 1,000 copies, you can bet that only the most powerful Jedi will actually capture this treasure! Hardcover (with Slipcase), 160 pages, full color. NOTE: Includes a Lone Star Comics Certificate of Authenticity Cover price $79.95.

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1st printing. Collects Star Wars: Heir to the Empire (1995) #1-6. Written by Timothy Zahn. Adapted by Mike Baron. Art by Olivier Vatine and Fred Blanchard. Cover by Mathieu Lauffray. Five years after Return of the Jedi, Leia and Han are married and have shouldered heavy burdens in the government of the New Republic. But the last of the Emperor's warlords, Grand Admiral Thrawn, has made two vital discoveries that could destroy the New Republic - Leia and Han's Force - sensitive twins! Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

2nd and later printings. Collects Star Wars: Heir to the Empire (1995) #1-6. Written by Timothy Zahn. Adapted by Mike Baron. Art by Olivier Vatine and Fred Blanchard. Cover by Mathieu Lauffray. Five years after Return of the Jedi, Leia and Han are married and have shouldered heavy burdens in the government of the New Republic. But the last of the Emperor's warlords, Grand Admiral Thrawn, has made two vital discoveries that could destroy the New Republic - Leia and Han's Force - sensitive twins! Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

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Written by John Wagner. Art by Kilian Plunkett and P. Craig Russell. Cover by Hugh Fleming. The bounty on Skywalker's head is good cold or warm, dead or alive. A live bounty will always bring a bigger reward than a dead one, but when the target leaves you no choice you take what you can get. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Includes 3 Volumes (with Slipcase) - Printings may vary.

A New Hope - Collects Star Wars (1977-1986 Marvel) #-6.

Based on the movie by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin, Rick Hoberg, Bill Wray, and Steve Leialoha.

You saw it in the theaters - now read the adaptation of Star Wars: A New Hope!

Softcover, 104 pages, full color.

The Empire Strikes Back - Collects Star Wars (1977-1986 Marvel) #39-44.

Based on the movie by George Lucas. Adapted by Archie Goodwin. Art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Cover by Greg & Tim Hildebrandt.

Dark Horse Comics is proud to present the comics adaptation of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. This is the classic adaptation, reprinted from the original Star Wars comic-book series.

Softcover, 104 pages, full color.

Return of the Jedi - Collects Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1983 Movie) #1-4.

Based on the movie by George Lucas. Adapted by Archie Goodwin. Art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Cover by Greg & Tim Hildebrandt.

Dark Horse presents Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, the third thrilling chapter in the greatest space fantasy ever! This collection includes a 30-page gallery featuring the original pre-production sketches.

Softcover, 104 pages, full color.

Softcover (3 Volumes with Slipcase), 312 pages (Total), full color. All Ages

Cover price $29.85.

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Battleground Tatooine: Part 4 of 4 - Written by Michael A. Stackpole and Jan Strnad. Art by John Nadeau and Jordi Ensign. Cover by Mark Harrison. A handful of Tatooine outlaws and a mountain full of Imperial weaponry are a deadly combination -- deadly enough to make allies of X-wing Rogue Squadron and a troop of Imperial Special Forces! The hot desert sands really heat up in the explosive conclusion to Battleground: Tatooine, as Wedge and crew attempt to take back the galaxy, one planet at a time! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Starburst is Britain's "premier magazine of sci-fi entertainment." Issue #217 includes: Star Trek: First Contact - the Borg are back and deadlier than ever; Jeff Goldblum on Independence Day; X-Files producer Howard Gordon on seasons two and three; Escape From LA behind the scenes; Babylon 5 director Jim Johnston. Worf Star Trek cover. Cover price $4.99.

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Regular edition. Story by Barry Blair and Colin Chan. Art by Delfin Barral. Cover by Barry Blair. The official comics adaptation of the original film that spawned the Stargate sci-fi franchise. Colonel Jack ONeill and scientist Daniel Jackson get caught up in an interstellar war after an ancient portal is unearthed in Egypt. Ra captures the Earth forces, and Jackson pays the ultimate price; ONeill makes a desperate gamble to save the inhabitants of Abydos. Includes a two-page photo gallery featuring color stills from the film starring Kurt Russell and James Spader. 28 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.95.

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Silver foil title Special Edition cover. Story by Barry Blair and Colin Chan. Art by Delfin Barral. The official comics adaptation of the original film that spawned the Stargate sci-fi franchise. Colonel Jack ONeill and scientist Daniel Jackson get caught up in an interstellar war after an ancient portal is unearthed in Egypt. Ra captures the Earth forces, and Jackson pays the ultimate price; ONeill makes a desperate gamble to save the inhabitants of Abydos. Includes a two-page photo gallery featuring color stills from the film starring Kurt Russell and James Spader. 28 pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.50.

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Silver foil title Special Edition cover. Story by Barry Blair. Art by Delfin Barral. The official comics adaptation of the original film that spawned the Stargate sci-fi franchise. Colonel Jack ONeill and scientist Daniel Jackson get caught up in an interstellar war after an ancient portal is unearthed in Egypt. Daniel tries to save Sha'uri from a lethal injury; Ra plans to send a nuclear device through the Stargate to Earth. Includes an exclusive photo gallery featuring color stills from the film starring Kurt Russell and James Spader. Final issue of the series; followed by Stargate Doomsday World. 28 pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.50.

Snake Plissken returns in John Carpenter's Escape From LA; T2 3-D - Jim Cameron's mini-sequel; Independence Day - Will Smith, Earth's top gun; Batman & Robin - sequel news; Joe's Apartment - cockroach fantasy; Solo - super-soldier Mario Van Peebles. Kurt Russell in Escape From LA cover. Cover price $4.99.

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Cover art by Tony Harris. Sand and Stars part three starring Starman, script by James Robinson, pencils by Tony Harris and Guy Davis (p 10-20), inks by Wade Von Grawbadger and Guy Davis (p. 10-20); Sandman reflects on an early adventure with Starman as he prepares to rescue the new Sandman. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

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Written by Louise Simonson. Art by Phil Gosier, Ken Branch, and Rich Faber. Cover by Howard Porter. Following the funeral for Grandma Bess, Steel's ally Double helps him move his family into hiding. Later, after another battle with his evil doppelganger, Steel learns that he did not kill Hot-Spot, Flatline, and Quake after all (issue #27), but they teleported away. 36 pages, full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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Story by Warren Ellis. Art by Tom Raney and Randy Elliot. Undertow, recently a victim of StormWatch "downsizing", has also become the victim of what was, presumably, a terrorist attack. Following an investigation by StormWatch Black, it is discovered that the assassin has ties to the U.S. Government. Weatherman One has vowed reprisal. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Terry takes a break from the storyline to tell a tale of love, obsession and murder: Molly and Poo. Story and art by Terry Moore. Last issue before the series relaunches under Images Homage Comics imprint. Black and white; 28 pages. Cover price $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

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2nd printing (Other printing are so noted on the inside front cover). Otherwise covers are exactly the same. Cover price $2.95.

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"...Wipeout!" Story by Eddie Berganza. Art by Paul Ryan and Vince Giarrano. In the aftermath of the startling revelations of last issue's events, Superboy attempts to get some much needed R&R. But when a shape-changing surfer and the beautiful bounty-hunter from outer space that is hunting him show up, the Teen of Steel does not have long to relax. Cover price $1.95.

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House Rules: Part 1 of 4 - "The Never-Ending Party!" Story by Karl Kesel and Steve Mattsson. Art by Paul Pelletier and Dan Davis. Superboy has always been on the lookout for the never-ending party. The Boy of Steel should be careful what he wishes for. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.95.

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1st printing. The connection between Linda Danvers and Supergirl is revealed, while Buzz and Chakat conspire in the shadows in "Body & Soul." Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Peter David. Art & cover by Gary Frank & Cam Smith. Cover price $1.95.

Dynamic Forces edition signed by Peter David and limited to 800 copies. Includes certificate of authenticity. The connection between Linda Danvers and Supergirl is revealed, while Buzz and Chakat conspire in the shadows in "Body & Soul." Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Peter David. Art & cover by Gary Frank & Cam Smith. Cover price $1.95.

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"Love Hurts!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. So soon after regaining control of his body from Brainiac, Superman's control is usurped once more by a mysterious golden haired woman. Plus, Lois Lane leaves Metropolis behind. After that heartbreaking news there's really not much else to say, now is there. Cover price $1.95.

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1st printing. Collects Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #49-50, Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #472-473, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #659-660, and Starman (1988-1992 1st Series) #28.

Written by Roger Stern, Jerry Ordway, and Dan Jurgens. Art byJerry Ordway, Dan Jurgens, Bob McLeod, Dave Hoover, Kerry Gammill, Curt Swan, John Byrne, Brett Breeding, Dennis Janke, Art Thibert, and Scott Hanna.

A dying Lex Luthor unleashes his ultimate scheme to destroy the Man of Steel. Exposing Superman to Red Kryptonite, the arch villain renders the Last Son of Krypton powerless. Has the diabolical Luther finally won, or, even without his super-human powers, can Metropolis' greatest champion find a way to win in the end?

Softcover, 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.95.

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Cover pencils by Jon Bogdanove, inks by Dennis Janke. Shattered Lives starring Superman, Tolos, Cil Gand, Perry White, and Lori Lemaris, script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Jon Bogdanove, inks by Dennis Janke; The Bottle City Part 2 of 3; story continued from ACTION #725, continues in SUPERMAN #116. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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Legends of the Dead Earth. Earth is Dead. Those who once might have called it home are long scattered to the endless stars. But in that scattering, on a thousand different worlds, by a thousand different ways...Earth's greatest legends live on. The legend of Superman inspires a rebellion against an oppressive empire in "The Neverending Battle," a 38-page tale. Script by Kurt Busiek, layouts by Paul Ryan, finishes by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Jerry Ordway. Cover price $2.95.

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In "Secret Origins", Supreme starts to remember pieces of his past, including how he gained his powers, his adventures as Kid Supreme and his first encounter with the League Of Infinity. Script by Alan Moore, pencils by Joe Bennett and Rick Veitch, inks by Norm Rapmund and Veitch. Uncredited cover looks to be by Bennett. Cover price $2.50.

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'Trial by Fire,' part 5 of 6. Swamp Thing's final trial awaits him far from Earth, courtesy of the Parliament of Flames. But first, stripped of his elemental abilities, he must survive the murderous attack of The Word. And just what is John Constantine up to now? Written by Mark Millar, with art by Phil Hester and Kim DeMulder. Cover by John Totleben. Suggested for Mature Readers. FC, 32pg, Mando Format Cover price $2.25.

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Blind Faith - Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by Aaron Lopresti & Jordi Ensign. Cover by Aaron Lopresti & Gary Martin. The adventures of Highfather's human "Source Elemental" continue: Searching for truth and faith among the stars, Takion finds a world ruled by religious zealots who see him as a god. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.