Comic books August 1997

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August 5, 1997. All color. Features include Judge Dredd in "Fast Food" part 1 (script by John Wagner, art by Kevin Walker), Sinister Dexter in "Murder 101" part 4 (script by Dan Abnett, art by S.B. Davis), Witch World in "Wolfshead" part 2 (script by Gordon Rennie, art by Paul Johnson), "I Was a Teenage Tax Consultant" (script by John Wagner, art by Ian Gibson), and Anderson PSI Division in "Crusade" part 5 (script by Alan Grant, art by Steve Sampson). Walker cover.

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August 12, 1997. All color. Features include Judge Dredd in "Fast Food" part 2 (script by John Wagner, art by Kevin Walker), Sinister Dexter in "Murder 101" part 5 (script by Dan Abnett, art by S.B. Davis), Witch World in "The Anatomist" part 1 (script by Gordon Rennie, art by William Simpson), "I Was a Teenage Tax Consultant" part 6 (script by John Wagner, art by Ian Gibson), and Anderson PSI Division in "Crusade" part 6 (script by Alan Grant, art by Steve Sampson). Tribal Imagery back cover (part 1) by Jason Brashill. Front cover by Davis.

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August 19, 1997. All color. Features include Judge Dredd in "Fast Food" part 3 (script by John Wagner, art by Kevin Walker), Sinister Dexter in "Murder 101" part 6 (script by Dan Abnett, art by S.B. Davis), Witch World in "The Anatomist" part 2 (script by Gordon Rennie, art by William Simpson), "I Was a Teenage Tax Consultant" part 7 (script by Wagner, art by Ian Gibson), and Anderson PSI Division in "Crusade" part 7 (script by Alan Grant, art by Steve Sampson). Tribal Imagery back cover by Jason Brashill. Front cover by Greg Staples.

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August 26, 1997. All color. Features include Judge Dredd in "Fast Food" part 4 (script by John Wagner, art by Kevin Walker), Sinister Dexter in "Murder 101" part 7 (script by Dan Abnett, art by S.B. Davis), Witch World in "The Anatomist" part 3 (script by Gordon Rennie, art by William Simpson), "I Was a Teenage Tax Consultant" part 8 (script by Wagner, art by Ian Gibson), and Anderson PSI Division in "Crusade" part 8 (script by Alan Grant, art by Steve Sampson). Tribay Imagery back cover (part 1) by Dermot Power. Front cover also by Power.

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Fumetti cover (photo blended with art); "La Tormenta" part one; Jamie Delano script; Warren Pleece art; James Sinclair color; Ellie DeVille letters; Cover price $2.25.

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Story and art by Aaron Warner. Reprints the "Adventures of Aaron" newspaper strips. Look for various cameo appearances of other mainstream comic strip characters like Garfield, Peanuts, Calvin & Hobbes, Bloom County, & Blondie just to name a few. Flip-Book with Year of the Monkey # 1. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover art by Tom Grummett and Denis Rodier. Without And Within starring Superman Blue, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Denis Rodier; Superman battles Maxima, Parasite, Rock, and Barrage. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

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Pulp Heroes, the DCU Annuals event, continues in this tribute to the horror magazines of the 1930s. A lonely young woman who manifests mysterious occult powers tries to come to terms with her abilities. She finds serenity in the confines of a cult filled with idealistic people like herself...or is it? Can even Superman's new powers save her from the cult leader's sinister purpose? Written by David Michelinie, with art by Vince Giarrano and Brett Breeding. Painted cover by Doug Beekman. 68 pages. Cover price $3.95.

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Story, art and cover by Bill Hughes. Space opera and futuristic intrigue from writer-artist Bill Hughes (Star Wars: Droids). The heroes return to Earth, only to learn that the Controllers have been, well, controlling things all along. When Addam discovers their true plans for humankind, he is forced to make a desperate choice, and live up to his name. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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"The Fire this Time!" Starring the Martian Manhunter. Story by Steve Vance. Art by Steve Vance, John DeLaney, and Ron Boyd. Can the mighty Martian Manhunter over come his one weakness, fire, and save a group of trapped kids? Plus, "Aliens Among Us! Starring Ultra, the Multi-Alien. Cameo by the Martian Manhunter. Story by Steve Vance. Art by Steve Vance, John DeLaney, and Ron Boyd. Learn the secret origin of one of the most unusual heroes in the DCU. All Ages Cover price $1.75.

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Cover pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr. The Gang's All Here, script by Karl Kesel, pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr.; Clark and Lois are attacked in their own apartment building, and the incident leads Jimmy Olsen to discover the biggest secret of all time!; Plus, a member of our cast says goodbye! 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

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Pulp Heroes - "Terror of the Sierra Madre!" Written by John Rozum. Art by Alcatena. A major archaelogical discovery in New Mexico leads star reporters Lois Lane and Clark Kent right into the path of threat centuries in the making! 48 pages, FC. Cover price $3.95.

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Story and art by Dan Parsons. Cover by Greg Land. Cover price $3.00.

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Story and Art by Lazarus Berry. Ahlea (pronounced ah-lee-uh) is a young woman who meets up with a long-lost childhood companion. While this would usually be cause for celebration, she also encounters several different aspects of herself -- all against the backdrop of her own mind! Ahlea is an introspective, thought-provoking and emotion-laden story that will deeply involve the reader. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Stories, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. After a frightening battle with Loza Throck, Poog is left completely powerless as Akiko and the gang make their way to Alia Rellapor's castle! After slipping past the robotic creatures that guard the palace, they search the chambers of the mammoth structure for any sign of the Prince. Suddenly, in a surprising twist of fate, they come face to face with Alia Rellapor herself! Is she really the horrible monster everyone's made her out to be, or something even more imposing? Don't miss..."Crisis Point (Chapter 16)"! Plus: Beeba offers suggestions to improve the series in "The Shape of Things to Come"! And: "Welcome to Smudko's," a menu facsimile from Smudko's, the intergalactic fast food chain from issue #11. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Stories, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. In the dramatic confrontation between our heroes, evil minion Loza Throck and the mysterious Queen Rellapor, will Akiko triumph with the help of the magical words taught to her by Poog? And will she get to the Prince of Smoo in time? Don't miss..."Showdown (Chapter 17)"! Plus: "Thirty-Six Ways to Draw Spuckler"! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Ian Edginton. Art by Phil Hester and Ande Parks. Sybaris 503 is on the verge of a major breakthrough. They've discovered that hosts infected with leprosy have a longer-than-normal gestation period for Alien chestbursters. Before they can understand why, their funding runs out, and the "corporate financial liquidators" are sent in to seize all assets. Including the human hosts. But they'll have to go through Eloise to get them. FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Wraparound cover pencils by Steve Skroce. "The Chump, the Challenge and the Champion!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Steve Skroce, inks by Bud LaRosa; Spider-Man is determined to avenge his humiliation by Electro, who is proving far more of a headache to the Rose than the boon he had hoped; Peter's increasing headaches and constant aspirin-popping aggravate his ulcer while Joe and Martha Robertson argue about the dangers of his job; Electro, tired of being put down, concocts a plan to blackmail the city with an electrical bomb; Spidey recruits X-Man to help against Electro; Rose hires Master Zei & the True Believers and sends an anonymous note to the Bugle telling Spidey where to find Electro; Spidey, in a new insulated suit, and X-Man confront Electro at Con Ed's central switching generator; The True Believers snatch a body from Cypress Hills cemetery; Angered by the battle, Electro decides to blow up the five boroughs. 54 pgs., full color. $2.99. Cover price $2.99.

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Cover by Norm Breyfogle and Kevin Nowlan. Fanfare For The Common Man (Metamorphosis Part 4), script by Alan Grant, pencils by Norm Breyfogle, inks by Joe Rubinstein; If the people lead, do the leaders follow?; Anarky's psychic device unleashes a wave of change into Gotham City inhibiting people from lying and leading revolutions against rulerships; Anarky relearns consequences to his actions when revolutions are set in the name of human control and its Scarface & the Ventriloquist pulling the strings. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover pencils by Jim Calafiore, inks by Peter Palmiotti. Sight Unseen, script by Peter David, pencils by Jim Calafiore, inks by Peter Palmiotti; Newly blinded Aquaman meets up with Animal Man, who is trying to save his daughter from the Gamesman. They team up and Aquaman learns how to use The Clear before his sight returns. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

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Stories by George Gladir, Mike Pellowski, Hal Smith and Angelo Decesare. Art and Cover by Stan Goldberg & Henry Scarpelli. It looks like Reggie and Candy will win the tandem surfing contest -- Archie just can't summon the strength to lift Betty! The solution: Betty lifts Archie instead in "Topsy Turvy"! Plus, Archie decides to declare his love for Veronica -- by trimming Mr. Lodge's prize exotic shrubs so they read, 'I Love You!' -- in "Bush Wacky!" Also, Archie is haunted by dreams of meeting the perfect girl on the boardwalk, so he goes in search of her on the actual boardwalk in "Dream Girl"! And: "Endangered Part One"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover by Stan Goldberg & Henry Scarpelli. Stories by Dan Parent, Rurik Tyler and Bill Golliher. Art by Stan Goldberg & Mike Esposito and Bill Golliher & Rudy Lapick. It's a Riverdale reunion, when some of Archie's friends from yesteryear make their triumphant return! When The Archies band goes on tour, their first stop is Cedarville, where their old friends Cricket O'Dell and Frankie Valdez now live. After enjoying the concert, Frankie decides to put his strength to use as The Archies' roadie. And since Cricket is the amazing teen who can tell you exactly how much change you have just by using her nose, she joins the tour to keep tabs on finances. This comes in handy when their van breaks down and a couple of unscrupulous mechanics try to rip them off in "Cricket's Good Scents"! Plus: "Fully Equipped"; "Wish Upon a Star"; and "It's the Only Way to Travel"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover by Kinuko Y. Craft. Stories by Robert Silverberg, Mary Rosenblum, Michael H. Payne, and others. Plus articles and editorials. 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 160 pages, black and white. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover art by Dean Hsieh. Act 2 / scene 5 Stormy Weather, script and art by Dean Hsieh; Hephaestus tries to deal with Emmeleia's crush on him; Apollo gets fed up with the new generation of gods and tortures Hephaestus to get information on Athena's strength; Athena and her friends go to a Simwave club. A photo of Christian Wagner cosplaying as Dionysus. Fan art by Sarah Caldwell. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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"Shadow War!" Part 3 of 4. Script by Walt Simonson. Pencils by Michael Ryan. Inks by Saleem Crawford and Sal Regla. Cover by Michael Ryan. The Mighty Thor arrives on Avengers Island! However the Prince of Asgard thinks he has reached Valhalla instead! Auspiciously, his long-time teammates let him know he's actually standing in the reactor containment room of the Avengers' old headquarters! After consulting with Reed Richards; the golden avenger theorizes that some people in this confusing universe are genuine articles, while others have been manufactured from the strange energy emanating from the dormant reactor! But which is which? When the Avengers return to their mansion, Loki's gang attacks! The Enchantress, Scarlet Witch, Hawkeye, and Thor vs. the Wasp, Ant-Man, Captain America, Iron Man, and the true god of thunder! Cameo appearance by Agatha Harkness. (Notes: The Thor fighting on Loki's side is the one freed from amber in the first issue of the series. This issue features a gatefold cover detailing the current storyline. This issue also includes a 3-page preview of the upcoming Quicksilver (1997) series.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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Angel and the Monster Maker: Part 2 of 3: Werewolf! - Written by Dennis O'Neil. Art and Cover by Roger Robinson & James Pascoe. Jean-Paul investigates the unusual vampire sightings in town, but instead finds himself face to face with a werewolf! Unable to activate the "angelic nature" within him, Jean-Paul loses to the living nightmare...badly! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Professional wrestler Silo needs a big money match to get his wrestling career back on track but no one will go against him because of his reputation as a career-ender. But Silo has the perfection solution: fight the Badger. But will the Badger do it? Silo has ways to convince him and the Badger ends up in the match to end all matches in "Hot House." Script by Mike Baron and art by Mike Norton & Barbara Kaalberg. Cover price $2.95.

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Major Arcana Part 2 of 3: Night of the Dying Jokers - Written by Doug Moench. Art and Cover by Kelley Jones and John Beatty. The Joker and the Demon decide to forget about Gotham City and concentrate instead on -- you guessed it -- Batman! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

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"Why is a Raven Like a Writing Desk?" Written by Ty Templeton. Art by Joe Staton and Terry Beatty. Batgirl tries to solve the Riddler's latest diabolical scheme! Cover price $1.75.

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Cover art by Phil Winslade. To See The Batman, script by Bob Gale, art by Bill Sienkiewicz; a text story with illustrations. The Madman's Tale, script by Chris Duffy, pencils by Javier Saltares, inks by Mike Sellers; A bum tells a "scared straight" story to a young hoodlum, about a run-in he had with the Batman that ruined his life. Odd Attachment, script and pencils by Gary, inks by Cam Smith; A rich gentleman pays a hefty ransom to get his dog back. 52 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover art by Anthony Williams and Andy Lanning. Dirty Tricks, part 3, script by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, pencils by Anthony Williams, inks by Andy Lanning; Batman battles The Magician, who turns out to be several CIA operatives. 32 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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ILLUSIONS: Part 1 of 3. The Harder They Fall - Written by Alan Grant. Art by Norm Breyfogle & Joe Rubinstein. Painted Cover by Chris Moeller. Something strange is going on in Gotham City and Batman has no idea what it is. A murder is committed on live television; the president of the banking association kills himself; gunfire erupts at the Penguin's birthday party; Commissioner Gordon is arrested for embezzlement; and a young man seems to have proof that he's Bruce Wayne's son! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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The Kingpin's wife lies deathly ill, and Ra's al Ghul offers a solution: the ailing Mrs. Fisk can bathe in the Lazarus Pit and be restored, but only if the Kingpin helps Ra's kill off 99.5% of the world's population. Only the Dark Knight and the Wall-crawler have any hope of thwarting the uneasy alliance in this globe-spanning adventure. Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art and cover by Graham Nolan and Karl Kesel. FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format. Cover price $4.95.

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"Mother's Day." The Scarecrow escapes from Arkham Asylum and douses Batman with fear gas. Bruce, under the influence, runs from Captain Gordon. The death of Bruce Wayne's parents is revisited, further illuminating Batman's motivations for fighting crime. A contest for readers to guess the identity of Holiday is announced. Script by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Tim Sale. Cover price $2.95.

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Challenge 2: Gun Dreams - Story and Art by Yukito Kishiro. Alita has escaped the dastardly Desty Nova's trap, but now with Nova's assistant/lover Eelai running interference for him whilst armed with a deadly weapon, it looks like Nova may escape Alita! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by George Gladir and Mike Pellowski. Art by Stan Goldberg, Mike Esposito, and Tim Kennedy. Cover by Stan Goldberg and Henry Scarpelli. At the fair, Betty drags Archie from one ride and concession to another in a desperate attempt to avoid Veronica. Five pages of two-panel gags based on records the various Riverdale characters have set during their lives. Betty falls asleep after reading nursery rhymes to the twins she is babysitting and dreams of her friends participating in various fractured nursery rhymes. Betty improvises a water athlete routine with a snowboard, a tow rope and Ethel's wave rider in order to win a local contest sponsored by a Riverdale TV show. Editor Gorelick promotes the Archie syndicated newspaper strip, Betty & Veronica's Summer Fun #4 and Sabrina The Teenage Witch #5. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover art by Jeff Weigel. The Riddle of the Sphinx, script and art by Jeff Weigel; Once a member of The Pharaoh's Elite Guard on the Earth of another dimension, scientist Chefren Ra escaped to Earth and took steps to cover his tracks to prevent The Pharaoh's armies from conquering his new home; Using technology he brought with him to amass a huge fortune, "Peter Chefren" became a philanthropist, and in addition, the superhero "The Sphinx" (wearing the uniform of the very people he left behind); When an industrial spy inadvertently causes one of the Elite Guard soldiers to find him, The Sphinx is forced to abandon his new life to insure the safety of everyone else. House ad for next issue, Big Bang Comics #14, art by Rich Buckler. 44 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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By Dean Haspiel. Cover price $2.95.

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1st printing. Collects Black Pearl (1996) #1-5. Written by Mark Hamill and Eric Johnson. Art by H.M. Baker, Bruce Patterson, and Dan Schaeffer. Mark Hamill's The Black Pearl was all over the news during the release of the Star Wars Special Edition trilogy, causing fans to hunt for the sold-out series. Now the entire story is available in one package, "remastered" to make it appropriate for all ages. The Black Pearl explores the differences between reporting the news...and creating it. Softcover, full color. Cover price $16.95.

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Dreamsong: Part 2 of 7 - Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. Makie is a natural-born killer bred to be a geisha. Splitting her life between servitude and slaughter is going to lead to an untimely death, so it's time she chose a path. And her choice could mean trouble for Manji, the immortal ronin. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $2.95.

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"Dead Man Walking" - In the best tradition of Hong Kong action and twisted film noire, the mystery deepens as Bloodshot struggles to learn the connection between Garrison and Angelo Mortalli (a name very familiar to fans of the old Valiant Universe). What he leaves in his wake is spilled blood and broken bones...but what he's destined to find is all the more grisly! Written by Len Kaminski, with art by Sal Velluto and Jeff Albrecht. FC, 32 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

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