Comic books May 1997

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Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi. English Adaptation by Gerard Jones. Yusaku is no closer to getting a job with Ibuki's father thanks to a streak of bad luck. When Ibuki "goes on strike," will her doting papa hire the object of her innocent schoolgirl crush?Plus, Shun gets a new love interest! 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Starring Spider-Man. On the trail of a fugitive Venom, Spider-Man runs across one of his even nastier foes, the savage Scorpion! This reader-friendly stand alone story features animated-style art. Written by Ralph Macchio. Art by Ben Herrera and Armando Durruthy. Cover pencils by Ben Herrera. Cover price $1.50.

Brett Booth interview; Q & A with Marvel Art Director Darren Auck; Kurt Busiek, Peter Milligan, John Romita, Jr., Larry Hama, Barbara Kesel, Mark Waid and Val Semeiks comment on the Amalgam line; Scott Hanna interview; John Ostrander discusses Heroes For Hire; The History of Marvel's Horror Comics, Part 1; Time Slip: Phil Hester illo of the Human Torch; a look at Aunt May's history, with comments from Stan Lee and John Romita, Sr.; Marvel's Silliest Moments: the Thing is harassed by the Yancy Street Gang; The Greatest Comics Never Seen: Mark Bagley's pencils from the plot found in The Official Marvel Comics Try-Out Book #1; Beast Files: Dark Beast; article on Blade's journey to the silver screen; Pascual Ferry remembers his first Marvel comic; Marvel Chronicles: 1972. Cover by Brett Booth. Cover price $1.50.

1st Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Maxx (1993-1998) #7-13. Written by Sam Kieth and William Messner-Loebs. Art and Cover by Sam Kieth. The adventures of Sam Kieth's bizarre hero The Maxx continue in the second volume collecting the next seven issues of the critically-acclaimed series! With a new painted cover, stunning imagery and plot by Kieth, THE MAXX mixes reality with whimsy to tell the continuing saga of the Maxx and his soulmate/confidante, Julie. Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. By Anne Rice. Anne Rice's beloved anti-hero the vampire Lestat is drawn into the war between Heaven and Hell when he crosses paths with a mysterious spirit claiming to be the devil himself. Softcover, 6-in.x 9-in., 448 pages, Text only. NOTE: "This is the Vampire Chronicles at its very best. Not only is this one of my favorite installments in the series, but "Memnoch the Devil" is one of my favorite novels of All-Time." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $16.00.

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Highway Battleground - Story, Art and Cover by Tetsuro Ueyama. The classic superhero-style tale of a girl and her robot continues! When Rushiha is held hostage by Prancer, a crab-like robot on wheels, how can Faust defeat him without hurting his delicate human charge? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Cover by Yu Asagiri. "I'll Love You To Death," script by Yu Asagiri and Dino Boubou (translation), pencils by Yu Asagiri, inks by Yu Asagiri; Dan Nakrosis (retouch); It is revealed that Lou is the sister of the King of the Blue Dragon Kingdom, Bad Eroheem Gibal II. However, she is able to put family ties aside and kill him in order to complete her mission. Upon arriving at the next town, Lou, Kei and Sonya find out their next target is Powerball star, Magic Gray. Problems arise due to the fact Gray is Kei's lover. Character profiles on Lou and Sonya Sei, art by Yu Asagiri. 36 pgs., B&W. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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Story, art and cover by Christopher J. Hicks. Sam Smith, a nondescript office worker, is drawn into a fantastic conspiracy that stretches back to the dawn of humankind. Sam finds himself ill-prepared for a battle against a squadron of ninja assassins. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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"Vampire Love!" Stories by Chris Butler and Chris Hogg. Art and cover by Chris Hogg. A short-lived anthology series revisiting classic monsters. In 19th century England, the residents of Marlcliffe Hall are being stalked by a vampire – but who is it? One little girl may hold the clue. Intended as an ongoing series with different monsters, but this was the only issue. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Celebrity Mishaps. Cover by Ken V. Meyer Jr. Stories and art by Vincent Stall, Andrew Taylor, Chris Dornaus, Scott Saavedra, Don M. Haring Jr. and John Marr. A comics anthology based on the notorious zine of the same title, featuring true tales of death, disaster and crime. Spike the Trumpet; The Sincerest Form of Stupidity; Karen Carpenter; The Night Chicago Died; Just "Plane" Sad; Family Values; Grass Is Greener on the Other Side; Flo Ballard's Last Big Show; On Top of the World. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover by John Lucas. Edited by Joe Pruett. Stories by John Lucas, Richard Klaw, Brian Bolland, Darko Macan, Edvin Biukovic, Paul Jenkins, John Lind, Joe Pruett, Guy Burwell, Bradley Walton, Jim Schumaker, Jim Alexander, Jon Haward, Brent Bowman, Scott Roberts, and Danijel Zezelj. Calibers long-running anthology features many rising comics stars of the 90s. A Patty Cake story by Scott Roberts; a story with the great title I Was The Bride of Rothro, King of the Giant Flying Vampire Gorillas from the Earths Core, with an accompanying vampire-gorilla cover. 64 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Issue 8 - May, 1997. Written and illustrated by Kondom. 24 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

Volume 21 - 1st printing. "Merkava Main Battle Tank MKs I, II & III!" Written by Steven J Zaloga. Art by Peter Sarson. The Merkava, or Chariot, was the first tank entirely designed and built by the Israeli Army. The IDF had previously been using a variety of vehicles, acquired from various sources, including in particular the Sherman and Centurion. The Merkava was designed specifically for the type of warfare and opponents that Israel faced. The resulting tank was heavily armoured and packed a powerful 105mm main gun backed up with a digital fire control system and laser range-finder. This title examines the development and deployment of the Merkava, investigating the changing technical aspects of the various marks, creating a useful and comprehensive study of Israel's most formidable tank. Softcover, 48 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 22 - 1st printing. "Panther Variants 1942–45!" Written by Hilary Doyle and Tom Jentz Art by Peter Sarson. The Panther Medium Tank was produced as a direct result of early experiences with the revolutionary Soviet T-34/76. Designers and military experts combined to produce a number of variations to provide armoured support for the many branches of the German army. Whether acting as a command communications vehicle, involved in mobile air defence as a flakpanzer, a Panzer division recovery vehicle, or utilising the turret as a static defence system, the Panther in its many forms was the mainstay of Germany's plan to keep her enemies at bay on two fronts. This book, the product of 25 years of research, examines the numerous Panther variants in detail.. Softcover, 48 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

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Written by Mike Baron. Art by Steve Rude and Gary Martin. Cover by Steve Rude. Sundra Peale, Nexus' lady-love, is at death's door as a result of her encounter with Evil. Now Nexus has an opportunity to save her -- if he'll sacrifice his own life for hers. This and other weighty decisions hang in the balance in Nexus: God Con. Guest-starring Buddha, Jesus, Mohammed, Yahweh, a Thune goddess, and the oft-invoked Alvin and Elvon. FC. Cover price $2.95.

Cover pencils by Sharon Martinbrough. Dreamers Of Dreams, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Sharon Martinbrough, inks by John Lowe. August Ferrill helps Jack, Vanessa Van Helsing, and the Baron investigate dream killings. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

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The Bigger They Are - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and Cover by Scott McDaniel & Karl Story. Nightwing battles the kingpin of Bludhaven, and it's a hard fought contest. He's bigger, stronger and deadlier than any foe Nightwing has ever faced. And this is the man who holds Bludhaven's future in his hand! Appearances by Detective Soames, Blockbuster and Tad. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Gold Digger/Ninja High Scholl: Timewarp: Part 8 of 8. Editorial about avoiding the Dark Side of the Force. Time Warp, Part Eight, script and art by Fred Perry; Dr. Peachbody & Benji fight with Gina & Azland's allies in front of a veterinary clinic; The "Time Warp" erases the last six months of history in the area around Quagmire. REDEEMER PART NINE, script by Kris Overstreet, art by Rod Espinosa; Ichi and Hazy conclude their duel. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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"Men of Acclaim!" Written by Kurt Busiek. Art & cover by Neil Vokes & Mike Avon Oeming. Nibnjak invades the offices of Acclaim Entertainment, as he begins his search for the truth about his powers and finds even more questions! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

May 1997. The premiere gaming magazine for all things Nintendo. Each issue features game strategies, reviews and news on video games and related pop-culture. Full Color, 8.25" x 10.75". Cover price $4.95.

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Mara Strikes Back: Part 1 of 3 - Story and art by Kosuke Fujishima. Mara is back! She's healed from her beating at the hands of the Lord of Terror, and now her personal vendetta against Belldandy has been juiced into overdrive! When a Demon First Class and a full-fledged goddess go at it, "cat fight" can't begin to describe the fury with which the fur will fly! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

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1st Printing. Story and art by Paul Pope. There're plenty of gangs in Los Angeles: north of downtown it's the Paid-in-Spades, and down south, past Washington, there's nothing. There's the East-Side Firegirls and Thee Suertes, and past El Pueblo, on the west side, it's the One Tricks. That's what Tubby is, a One Trick, but he's hungry to be someone else, someone out of Los Angeles. He and his girl Vim want to split, but before they can, they need some cash. And that's what the One Tricks got, about a quarter million. If their plan comes off, they're set for life. If it doesn't, their lives don't matter much anyway. After a year-long run in Dark Horse Presents, The One-Trick Rip-Off is collected here in its entirety. It's a tour de force of pure, kinetic storytelling that will keep your eyes peeled until the very last page. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 10-in., 120 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

2nd or later printing. Story and art by Paul Pope. There're plenty of gangs in Los Angeles: north of downtown it's the Paid-in-Spades, and down south, past Washington, there's nothing. There's the East-Side Firegirls and Thee Suertes, and past El Pueblo, on the west side, it's the One Tricks. That's what Tubby is, a One Trick, but he's hungry to be someone else, someone out of Los Angeles. He and his girl Vim want to split, but before they can, they need some cash. And that's what the One Tricks got, about a quarter million. If their plan comes off, they're set for life. If it doesn't, their lives don't matter much anyway. After a year-long run in Dark Horse Presents, The One-Trick Rip-Off is collected here in its entirety. It's a tour de force of pure, kinetic storytelling that will keep your eyes peeled until the very last page. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 10-in., 120 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. " Junkers Ju 87 Stukageschwader 1937-41!" Written by John Weal. Art by Mike Chappell. The Ju 87 Stuka was the most feared weapon in the German arsenal in the first year of World War 2, the Luftwaffe using it to deadly effect during the Blitzkrieg between September 1939 and June 1940. Although vulnerable to the enemy fighters due to its moderate speed in level flight and general lack of manoeuvrability, the Ju 87 nevertheless soon came to symbolise the might of Nazi Germany as the mere handful of Stukageschwader supporting the Wehrmacht rampaging out of the Fatherland took a heavy toll of the Allied forces. Softcover, 98 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $22.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. " B-26 Marauder Units of the Eighth and Ninth Air Forces!" Written by Jerry Scutts. Art by Tom Tullis. The medium bomber 'workhorse' of the Ninth Air Force, Martin's much-maligned B-26 Marauder recovered from its poor start with the Eighth Air Force to go on and equip no less than eight bomber groups in the ETO. Although initially dubbed 'the widow maker', a change of tactics from low- to medium-level bombing for the Marauder soon improved the crews' chances of survival - indeed, by war's end it boasted a lower loss-per-sortie ratio than any other twin-engined bomber in the USAAF. This volume covers all aspects of Marauder operations in Western Europe, featuring first hand accounts from surviving B-26 crews, plus an analysis of the tactics employed. Softcover, 98 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $22.95.

Volume 65 - 1st printing. "Redcaps: Britain's Military Police!" By Mike Chappell. The story of Britain's provost forces necessarily focuses attention on some of the less glorious episodes of British Army history. Had every British soldier over the centuries been an obedient and dutiful soul, there would have been no need for provost of military police. Sadly, armies - particularly in time of war - have always been home for the criminal, and the British Army has had its share of thieves and cut-throats, as well as its drunken and licentious element. How these were contained, or dealt with, is the main subject of this book. The men who tamed the lawless are its subject. Softcover,64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

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By BOB FINGERMAN. Otis Pedblocker is Hollywood's latest straight-to-video action star, and unbeknownst to him, his girlfriend, Darla, is Hollywood's latest porn star! News travels fast in this twisted town, though, so it isn't long before Otis catches the foul wind of gossip on the film set in Mexico. He abandons the violence south of the border for the violence of the city of angels, and he's ready to destroy the culprit who lead Darla into sin--his twin brother, Curt. Mature Readers: Contains some nudity, profanity and extreme violence. B&W, 24 pg. Cover price $2.95.

2 page Traveling Soapbox article by Grant Morrison Cover price $4.50.

2 page Traveling Soapbox article by Grant Morrison Cover price $4.50.

2 page Traveling Soapbox article by Grant Morrison Cover price $4.50.

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Story by Gary Shipman and Rhoda Shipman. Art and cover by Gary Shipman. Calibers all-ages Tapestry imprint presents Gary and Rhoda Shipmans fantasy adventure, in the tradition of Narnia and Bone. Mr. Brambles the Bear reveals the history of Pakkins Land and the beginnings of the conflict. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Regular cover edition. Cover price $3.00.

Gold Club Combo edition. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.00.

Gold Club Combo edition. Signed by by William Christensen and Mark Seifert with certificate of authenticity. Cover price $3.00.

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Nude cover variant edition. Cover price $4.95.

Commemorative cover. Written by William A. Christensen and Mark Seifert. Cover by Rick Lyon. Art by Richard Pollard. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 24 pgs, B&W illustrations.

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Written by William A. Christensen and Mark Seifert. Art by Richard Pollard. Cover by Georges Jeanty. 24 Pages. B&W. Cover price $3.00.