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Comic books October 1997

  • Issue #4-1ST
    Bone TPB (1996-2004 Cartoon Books) B&W Edition 4-1ST

    Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Dragonslayer!" Collects Bone (1991-2004) #20-27. Story and art by Jeff Smith. Includes a four-page prequel that appeared in the 20th Anniversary Heavy Metal Deluxe Edition, you will see the ridiculous manipulation of the villagers and Phoney Bone's sunrise ceremony to sacrifice the Great Red Dragon! Packed with new illustrations by Jeff Smith! Softcover, 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

  • Issue #9
    Book of Fate (1997) 9
    Published Oct 1997 by DC.

    Written by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant. Art by Keith Giffen and Bill Reinhold. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bill Reinhold. Fate discovers the plan of the Four Horseman. 36 pages, full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #41
    Books of Magic (1994) 41
  • Vol. 7 #22
    Bronze Gazette (1991 Green Eagle Publications) Fanzine Vol. 7 #22
    • Staple rust.

    Issue #22 - Oct. 1997. Fanzine devoted to Doc Savage. Edited by Howard Wright. Front cover by Ken Newman. Feature on the Doc Savage Box Sets, Early Withdrawal by Keith Julius (original short story) plus news, letters, reviews and classifieds. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 50 pages, black and white. Cover price $6.00.

  • Issue #32
    Burroughs Bulletin (1990 Burroughs Bibliophiles) New Series Fanzine 32

    Fanzine published for the benefit of the Burroughs Bibliophiles. Tarzan Stories and articles. Feature on Woody Strode and Gordon Scott. Softcover 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 36 Pages B&W. Cover price $7.00.

  • Issue #47
    Cable (1993 1st Series) 47

    Cover pencils by Randy Green, inks by Scott Hanna. Moving Target Part Three: Man-to-Man, script by James Robinson, pencils by Rob Haynes (layouts), inks by Scott Hanna (finishes); Cable has it out with Bastion and lives to tell the tale. 36 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

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    $12 CABLE #47 MARVEL COMICS 1997

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  • Issue #12
    Captain America (1996 2nd Series) 12

    Heroes Reunited Part 4 of 4. "Let It Be" Guest-starring the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and the Hulk. Double-Sized issue. Script by Jeph Loeb. Pencils by Joe Bennett and Ed Benes. Inks by Homage Studios. Cover by Joe Bennett. Story continues from Iron Man (1996 1st series) #12. For the third time, Doctor Doom has traveled back in time 24 hours to warn the Avengers that Galactus and his heralds are coming to Earth! Unfortunately, Victor Von Doom's two previous attempts have failed to prevent the planet's destruction! However after each failure, he gains more knowledge about how to defeat the Devourer of Worlds! And this time with help from Captain America, Dr. Doom knocks out Firelord, Plasma, Terrax, and the Air Walker in Central Park! And then a few hours later, someone new enters the equation! Someone who was not involved in the three prior battles! Rikki Barnes! Remarkably, the teenage heroine convinces Galactus' remaining herald, the Silver Surfer, to rebel against his master! And that just might make the difference between life and death for the planet Earth! Cameo appearances by the Watcher and Nick Fury (Heroes Reborn version). (Notes: For further adventures of Bucky (aka Rikki Barnes), see Heroes Reborn Young Allies (2000) #1 and Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) #52. The cover of each issue of the four-part story forms a larger illustration of all the heroes fighting Galactus. This issue features a gatefold cover.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #1
    Cavewoman Missing Link (1997) 1

    Cover by Bradley Walton and Jim Schumaker; back cover by Ronn Stern. Story by Bradley Walton. Art by Bradley Walton and Jim Schumaker. The third series of Cavewoman adventures (not counting the Explorers one-shot). Hunters pursuing Bigfoot through the Oregon woods are transported back in time with the town of Marshville, and find themselves pursued by much more dangerous game. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #223
    Cerebus (1977-2004 Aardvark-Vanaheim) 223

    Cover art by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds). Rick's Story 4, script by Dave Sim, art by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds); Rick and Joanne make friends. 28 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #9
    Challengers of the Unknown (1997 DC 3rd Series) 9

    Cover pencils by John Paul Leon, inks by Shawn Martinbrough. Through a Glass, Darkly, script by Steven Grant, pencils by John Paul Leon, inks by Shawn Martinbrough; Under the Mojave Desert, Rocky explains how Ace, Red, June, and Prof were "vanished" and lost for years. Nabbed by guards, they're taken to Dr Carcosa; He experiments with Tesla fields and the Earth's electromagnetic fields; Get them to burp and things vanish; His disappearing ray was originally a government weapon to make planes vanish. Meanwhile, Saxon the Anti-Challenger is shooting up generators and making dials run wild. The Challs jump guards; Prof cranks a dial and, ZOOM! the convertible with Clay, Kenn, and Brenda appears from mid-air. Due to Saxon's damage, the nuclear reactor is running wild - and it's INSIDE the Tesla field!; Rocky KOs Saxon but is gutshot; Slate's twin brother drags Saxon into the Tesla field; Somebody must enter the Tesla field to shut down the reactor, or it'll blow up the state; Wounded Rocky will man the console; Ace, Red, Prof, and June say goodbye and walk into the growing light; Clay grabs Rocky and the new Challs run. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #6
    Cheryl Blossom (1997 Archie 3rd Series) 6

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "What a Disaster!", script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Cheryl decides to make a disaster movie and hires one of Hollywood's top directors before deciding to direct it herself. Cheryl's Hairstyles pinup. The 1940's Are Back! ad. Cheryl Fan Art. Cheryl's Blossomy Looks pinup. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #1
    Childhoods End (1997) 1

    By Malcolm Bourne & J. Calafiore. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #8
    Chirality To the Promised Land (1997) 8
  • Vol. 3 #8
    Cinescape (1994) Vol. 3 #8
    Published Oct 1997 by Mania Ent..

    September/October 1997 - The X-Files - inside the 5th season; Star Trek 9 exclusive; previews of 40 upcoming movies; Superman - flying high with Nicolas Cage; Star Wars - workers of the galaxy reunite; Mel Gibson - Hollywood's merry prankster; Fall TV preview - Star Trek: Voyager, Babylon 5, Timecop. Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #41
    Classics Illustrated Study Guides (1997 Acclaim) 41

    Classics Illustrated Study Guides (1997 Acclaim) 41 features Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. Adapted by Ruth A. Roche with art by Hayward Webb and Ann Brewster. Cover by Jordan Raskin. Includes an essay by Debra Doyle, Ph.D. Square-bound softcover, full color, 5.25-in. x 7.5-in. 64 pages. Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #1
    Colossus (1997) 1
    Published Oct 1997 by Marvel.

    Arcade & Miss Locke turn Colossus and Meggan's Parisian vacation into..."A Most Dangerous Game." Script by Ben Raab. Art by Bryan Hitch & Paul Neary. Wraparound cover by Hitch & Neary. 41-page tale. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #100
    Comic Relief (1989) 100
  • Issue #199
    Comics Journal (1977) 199

    James Robinson interviewed; Paul Krassner (The Realist) interviewed; Justice Department investigates comics industry; Planet Comics case resolved; SPX/ICAF coverage; top industry figures debate 'The Comic Book Crisis.' Leave It to Chance cover by Paul Smith. Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #139
    Comics Revue (1984-2009 Comics Interview) 139

    Newspaper comic strip reprints: Modesty Blaise, The Phantom, Tarzan by Russ Manning, Steve Canyon, Sky Masters by Jack Kirby, Flash Gordon Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #3083
    Commando for Action and Adventure (1993 UK) 3083

    Weekly British War comics digest. "The Last Days of the War" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

  • Issue #3084
    Commando for Action and Adventure (1993 UK) 3084

    Weekly British War comics digest. "Brennan's Brigands" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

  • Issue #3085
    Commando for Action and Adventure (1993 UK) 3085

    Weekly British War comics digest. "Duel of Honour" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

  • Issue #3086
    Commando for Action and Adventure (1993 UK) 3086

    Weekly British War comics digest. "Bite of the Snake" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

  • Issue #3087
    Commando for Action and Adventure (1993 UK) 3087

    Weekly British War comics digest. "Andy's Ark" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

  • Issue #3088
    Commando for Action and Adventure (1993 UK) 3088

    Weekly British War comics digest. "Account Paid!" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

  • Issue #3089
    Commando for Action and Adventure (1993 UK) 3089

    Weekly British War comics digest. "Gunn Fighter" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

  • Issue #3090
    Commando for Action and Adventure (1993 UK) 3090

    Weekly British War comics digest. "Deadly Safari" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

  • Issue #3
    Conan the Barbarian (1997 Limited Series) 3

    Conan concludes his all-new three-issue limited series with "Stalker's End"! Featuring the mind-blowing art of Marvel Versus DC's Claudio Castellini! Written by Roland Green. Pencils and cover by Claudio Castellini. Cover price $2.50.

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    $14 LOT Conan The Barbarian 3 + Lord of the Spiders 1 & 2 + The Usurper 2 1997-1998
    7 days left Auction CONAN THE BARBARIAN #3 (1997) Basilio Rez, Beirun, Dreidan, Vessila

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  • Issue #2
    Confrontation (1997 Sacred Origin Comix) 2

    Story by Johnny M. Lopez. Art by R. Brad Garlich. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Creating Babylon 5 SC (1997 Del Rey Book) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Foreword by creator J. Michael Straczynski. Behind the scenes. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 142 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.00.

  • Issue #1
    Creature (1997) 1

    Story by Don Walker and Mark Stadler. Art and cover by Jason Maranto. A tale featuring lycanthropy, ninjas, an eccentric billionaire, aliens, gangsters and swordswomen. The Yakuza mob targets the reclusive, mysterious man named Matrion in an attempt to co-opt his vast wealth. But the gangsters dont realize that Matrion can transform into the immortal, rampaging beast called the Creature – and its hungry. 32 pages, Full Color. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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    2 days left Auction Regulators #1 June 1995 Image Comics (Very Fine)
    3 days left Auction Creature #1 1st Print (1997 Antarctic Press)

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  • Issue #1
    Creech (1997) 1
    Published Oct 1997 by Image.

    Written by Greg Capullo. Art and cover by Greg Capullo and Danny Miki. A Vision of Death; Dr. Battu returns to the lab after a forced vacation only to learn that his Creech experiment has been modified and weaponized; The Creech is now a genetically enhanced fighting monster cloned from the DNA of an aborted fetus and alien genetic material; Outraged by the perversion of his work, Dr. Battu brings a news reporter in to the AGENCY labs to show him what they are doing there; He gives him a vial of alien DNA as proof of his claims. Creech illustration by Greg Capullo. Copy and cover art for next issue by Greg Capullo and Danny Miki. 36 pages, full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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    $4 Image Comics Creech Creech #1 VG+

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  • Issue #1
    Creech Black and White (1997) 1
    • Signed by artist/creator Greg Capullo and inker Danny Miki with Lone Star Comics certificate of authenticity.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Special black & white edition. (W,A) Greg Capullo (I) Danny Miki (L) Chris Eliopoulus "Rage Against Death Part 1" Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #13
    Curse of the Spawn (1996) 13

    Cover pencils by Dwayne Turner, inks by Danny Miki. Heart Of Darkness, script by Alan McElroy, pencils by Dwayne Turner, inks by Danny Miki; Priest is subjected to extremely painful testing as the incestuous twins, Liz Arno and Kevin Bergregor, attempt to turn her into a feral; When Priest escapes with the prized Heat-16 module, her former comrades/ferals are sent after her where they destroy the occupants of the nearby town of El Morte; Priest is again captured, this time by the guards of Erlich Westerlin who recovers the Heat-16 module and forces her into a life as a Uranium-235 miner. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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    $6 Curse of the Spawn #13 IMAGE Comics 1997 VF+

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  • Issue #4
    Cynosure (1994) 4
    Published Oct 1997 by Cynosure.

    By Navel. Cover price $3.75.

  • Issue #368
    Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 368

    Cover art by Ariel Olivetti. Widow's Kiss, script by Joe Kelly, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bud LaRosa; DD defends a corporate client who is facing a hostile takeover by the Russians and this brings him into conflict with Omega Red; The Widow saves Daredevil from his foe but ends up battling him herself; The Widow shoots Daredevil. 38 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

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    $9 Daredevil #368 Marvel Comics 1997 VF
    3 days left Auction DAREDEVIL # 368 * BLACK WIDOW * OMEGA RED * MARVEL COMICS * 1997

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  • Issue #2
    Dark Fringe Sprirts of the Dead (1997) 2

    By Eman R. Torre with art by John Kissee. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #8A
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 8A

    Cover pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Matt Banning (as Batt). Untitled story, script by Christina Z. and David Wohl, pencils by Joe Benitez, inks by Joe Weems V, Richard Bennett, Edwin Rosell, John Livesay, Kevin Conrad, and Marco Galli (assistant); Italians and Yakuza form a truce, but, without knowing about said truce, Jackie goes and kills some of their men. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

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    $7 The Darkness #8 (1997 Top Cow) by Ennis & Wohl, Joe Benitez/Weems Cover! NM
    2 days left Auction THE DARKNESS #8 IMAGE COMICS 1997 Comic Book
    21 hours left Auction The Darkness #8 Top Cow Comics 1996 1st Series 1st Print

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  • Issue #8B
    Darkness (1996 1st Series) 8B

    Cover pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Matt Banning (as Batt). Untitled story, script by Christina Z. and David Wohl, pencils by Joe Benitez, inks by Joe Weems V, Richard Bennett, Edwin Rosell, John Livesay, Kevin Conrad, and Marco Galli (assistant); Italians and Yakuza form a truce, but, without knowing about said truce, Jackie goes and kills some of their men. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

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    $4 Darkness #8 (Oct. 97') VF+ (8.5) Variant Cover/ C.Z. & Wohl Scripts/ Benitez Art
    3 days left Auction The Darkness #8 Marc Silvestri American Entertainment Gold Foil Variant

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  • Issue #1A
    Darque Razor (1997) 1A

    Regular cover. Cover price $3.00.

  • Issue #2
    Darque Razor (1997) 2
  • Issue #1A
    Darque Razor (1997) 1/2 1A

    Regular Edition. By Everette Hartsoe. Mature readers. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #3
    Daydreamers (1997) 3

    Dark Eyes - Written by J.M. DeMatteis, Todd Dezago & Andy Josefowiez. Art by Martin Egeland & Howard M. Shum. The fantastic finale to this frightful flight of fancy! The real purpose of the Daydreamers' journey is revealed as Franklin Richards and his companions finally learn the shocking secret of their pursuer, the mysterious Dark Hunter! And this secret may determine not only whether our dimension-hopping misfits ever make it home, but the fate of all reality as well! Featuring an ending that sets the stage for the upcoming Heroes Return epic! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

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    6 days left Auction Daydreamers #3 (Marvel Comics October 1997)

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  • Issue #7-1ST
    DC Archive Editions Legion of Super-Heroes HC (1990-2012 DC) 7-1ST

    Volume 7 -1st printing. Collects Adventure Comics (1938-1983 1st Series) #359-367 and Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954-1974) #106.

    Written by Jim Shooter. Art by Jim Mooney, Pete Costanza, and Curt swan. Foreword by Tom Peyer. Cover by Frank Miller.

    The mighty teen super-heroes of the 30th century continue to defend the universe from a multitude of menaces and destructive terrors. This volume features the return of the Fatal Five, the Legion of Super-Pets rebel, Mantis Morlo's devastating attacks on the Legionnaire's home worlds, and Valor and Shadow join.

    Hardcover, 240 pages, full color.

    Cover price $39.95.

  • Issue #7-REP
    DC Archive Editions Legion of Super-Heroes HC (1990-2012 DC) 7-REP

    Volume 7 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Adventure Comics (1938-1983 1st Series) #359-367 and Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954-1974) #106.

    Written by Jim Shooter. Art by Jim Mooney, Pete Costanza, and Curt swan. Foreword by Tom Peyer. Cover by Frank Miller.

    The mighty teen super-heroes of the 30th century continue to defend the universe from a multitude of menaces and destructive terrors. This volume features the return of the Fatal Five, the Legion of Super-Pets rebel, Mantis Morlo's devastating attacks on the Legionnaire's home worlds, and Valor and Shadow join.

    Hardcover, 240 pages, full color.

    Cover price $49.95.

  • Issue #9
    Deadpool (1997 1st Series) 9

    Cover pencils by Ed McGuinness, inks by Nathan Massengill. Ssshhhhhhhhh! (or Heroes Reburned), script by Joe Kelly, pencils by Ed McGuinness and Shannon Denton, inks by Nathan Massengill; Al becomes a little worried as Pool begins to show signs of his sanity slipping; DP asks Patch for an assignment worthy of a good guy; He ends up leaving with a mysterious stranger who comes to Hellhouse looking for someone to help him recover a kidnapped princess; Of course, it all turns out to be a trap set by new villain Deathtrap who is really into...well...death traps; DP discovers a little too late that Al has messed with his weapons as a practical joke; Al and Weasel get to know each other a little better. Behind the Scenes: Text piece and sketch art for the giant-size story in Deadpool #11. Cover price $1.99.

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    $200 Dead-Pool #9 Oct 1997 (1)
    8 days left Auction Marvel Comics Deadpool Vol 3 #9 1997 (VF 8.0) Ed McGuinness
    1 day left Auction Deadpool #8 (Marvel 1997) 1st appearance of DEATH TRAP! Ed McGuinness, Joe Kelly

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Death The Time of Your Life TPB (1997 DC/Vertigo) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects Death: The Time of Your Life (1996) #1-3.

    Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Chris Bachalo, Mark Buckingham, and Mark Pennington.

    Collecting the three-issue mini-series that returns Dream's alluring sister to the center stage in this moving tale of life, relationships, fame... and the power of love in the face of Death.

    Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Mature Readers

    Cover price $12.95.

  • Issue #3
    Dee Vee (Australian 1998 Dee Vee Press) 3
  • Issue #2A
    Deity (1997) 2A
    Published Oct 1997 by Hyperwerks.
  • Issue #2
    Desperadoes (1997 Image) 2

    Cover art by John Cassaday. Untitled Desperadoes story, script by Jeff Mariotte, art by John Cassaday; Leander Piek kills another Indian woman and her child; Gideon and his companions continue to pursue Piek and almost catch him until he turns invisible and escapes. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.95.