Comic books April 1998

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"To the Stars by Hard Ways, Part 1." Nathaniel looks for Mary, who has run into some trouble relating to the prejudice surrounding her Native American heritage. Script by John Ostrander, pencils by Tom Mandrake, inks by Michael Bair. Cover by Mandrake. Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart VF 8.0 $10.00 View scan In original poly bag with booster pack for Monty Python collectible card game.

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Against All Odds. Story, art and cover by Jolly R. Blackburn. A solid example of how clever writing can compensate for simplified art in comics. The lives and real-world concerns of a group of gamers are revealed by their wacky interplay around the fantasy gaming table. The After Action Review; When Peace Comes to Shove; Dewin Hard Time; The Day the Magic Died; The Turn About; A Gamers View of the Movies; Heard It on the Game Vine; Brians Small Press Picks; Parting Shots. Originally polybagged with booster pack for Monty Python collectible card game; may or may not contain polybag and booster pack. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover by Steven Hughes. "Wicked Ways" [Part 3], script by Phil Nutman (plot), Brian Pulido (plot, script), and David Quinn (script), art by Steven Hughes; Lady Death separates herself from Lady Demon who is trying to merge their bodies together (they used to be one being created by Lucifer); Lady Death cuts of Thanatos' head with her sword, Nightmare; Tired of being possessed by the evil influence of her sword, Lady Death tries to give up wielding Nightmare but finds that she doesn't have the strength to do so; Lady Death and Cremator confront the Arch Dukes of Hell. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover pencils by Paul Smith, inks by George Freeman. Midnite Monster Madness, script by James Robinson, pencils by Paul Smith, inks by George Freeman; Monsters from old black and white horror films come to life and start rampaging through the city. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by James Robinson. Art by Val Semeiks and Paul Neary. Cover by Glen Orbik. U.L.T.R.A. Humanite Part III: Mad Scientist; The deranged U.L.T.R.A Humanite intends to transfer himself into every living mind in Metropolis, destroying the souls of their original inhabitants; Superman must stop him, but first he has to find him; Eventually establishing that the Humanite has possessed Lex Luthor's security chief, Drake, the man of steel thwarts his scheme but the Humanite escapes to scheme anew. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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"A Storm in Heaven" - Things are popping all over the galaxy! Star Boy and the group on Xanthu are in deep, deep trouble when they're ambushed by two evil alien races while trying to save the planet from coming under the control of a third! Meanwhile, Leland McCauley entertains the idea of tapping into the space anomaly for his own profit, bringing him into conflict (or is it collusion?) with Workforce member Karate Kid. Does anyone else smell a conspiracy or two brewing? Written by Tom Peyer and Tom McCraw, with art by Jason Armstrong, Ron Boyd and Drew Geraci. Cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer. Cover price $2.25.

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"Friends, Lovers, and the Calm Before the Storm" - Just in time for Valentine's Day, it's date night! Cham's the toast of Metropolis with not one, but two hot young ladies on his arms, but Chuck Taine's got his hands full with not one, not two, but all three Triads -- none of whom can decide how to spend her free time. Meanwhile, a number of LSHers hit the beach; a romance blossoms in the heart of the space anomaly; Invisible Kid is out to meet a mysterious someone; and one Legionnaire is stuck at HQ all alone (sniff). Written by Roger Stern and Tom McCraw, with art and cover by Jeffrey Moy and W.C. Carani. Cover price $2.25.

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Cover by Levi Krause. Story by Rebecca Krause, art by Levi Krause. 6.75" x 10.25", 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover pencils by Carl Critchlow, inks by Mark Propst. "Dead Heroes Don't," script by Alan Grant, pencils by Carl Critchlow, inks by Mark Propst; The heroes all have the same nightmare... Lobo's been hired to kill them; appearances by Dawg; Keith Giffen; Flash [Wally West]; Big Barda; Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]; Superman Blue [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; President Bill Clinton; Sovereign Seven; Power Girl; Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner]; Legion of Super-Heroes [Brainiac 5; Saturn Girl; Light Lass; Shrinking Violet; Ultra Boy; Ferro; Phantom Girl; Cosmic Boy]; Spectre [Jim Corrigan]; Phantom Stranger; Captain Atom [Nathaniel Adam; aka Cameron Scott]; Supergirl; Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Mister Miracle [Scott Free]; Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]; Mary Marvel; Atom [Ray Palmer]; Superboy; Steel [John Henry Irons]; Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Impulse [Bart Allen]; Firestorm [Ronnie Raymond]; and Starman [Jack Knight]. Preview of cover to LOBO #51. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.25.

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Stories by Michael Eury. Art by Horacio Saavedra & Ruben Torreiro and Pablo Zamboni & Scott McRae. Miss Prissy has always unsuccessfully courted Foghorn Leghorn, but there's a new rooster in the barnyard courting Miss Prissy, and now Foghorn is jealous. To keep his #1 Rooster status, he challenges the newcomer to a duel in "Barnyard Gladiators"! Plus, Bugs Bunny visits a parallel world in "Hare-Allel Universe"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Written by Brian McDonald. Art by Gordon Purcell and Terry Pallot. Cover by Gary Erskine. Still wandering the cosmos, the crew of Jupiter 2 stumble upon an artifact from an ancient warrior civilization. Though there's no sign of the warriors themselves, the fight hasn't quite gone out of their technology. The three issue miniseries picks up directly from the end of the film. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Story, art and cover by Ted Nomura. Sometimes listed as Families of Altered Wars #51. In this alternate-history world, the Axis powers succeeded in extending the war into 1946, allowing artists Nomura and company to create fanciful jet fighters and other aircraft as part of Hitlers Luftwaffe air force. Madagascar, 1945: The new helicopter-like autogyro division is deployed against fierce Allied resistance. Meanwhile, Germanys new propulsion system appears to be able to "bend" time itself; J.J. Condorcet and his commandoes attempt to steal one of the secret Nazi aircraft. Projekt Saucer, Part 4. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Stories by Ted Nomura. Art by Ted Nomura, Ben Dunn, Joseph Wight, Patricia Lynn McGullam, and C.E. Davis. Cover by Ted Nomura. Sometimes listed as Families of Altered Wars #184. A series of stories and articles set in the world of Nomuras Families of Altered Wars. In this alternate-history world, the Axis powers succeeded in extending the war into 1946, allowing artists Nomura and company to create fanciful jet fighters and other aircraft as part of Hitlers Luftwaffe air force. This special includes some of the earliest, previously unpublished prototype artwork that led to the Families of Altered Wars series. Plus a readers' section that includes artwork created by the fans of the series. Airkid; Kid War; Wars Series; Comrade Birdboy; Sturmvogel; Hitlers Angels of Death; Eagles of the Iron Cross; Angels of the Luftwaffe; Panzerducks; Battle of the Lousewake; The Last Samurai; Aircraft Profiles; Alternate Design Section. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Der Adler: The Eagle. Story, art and cover by Ted Nomura. Sometimes listed as Families of Altered Wars #61. In this alternate-history world, the Axis powers succeeded in extending the war into 1946, allowing artists Nomura and company to create fanciful jet fighters and other aircraft as part of Hitlers Luftwaffe air force. A full-color special including a new short story, uniform profiles of the main characters, unit badges, and a detailed look at all of the experimental aircraft from the Luftwaffe 1946 series. 24 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover by Roberto Parada (with illustrated border by Monte Wolverton). Stories and art by Jay Lynch, Drew Friedman, Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Anthony Barbieri and Bill Wray, Mike Snider, John Caldwell, Scott Brooks, David Shayne, Darren Johnson, Charlie Richards, Arnie Kogen, Mort Drucker, James Kirkland, Joe Favarotta, Irving Schild, R.J. Matson, Timothy Shamey, Dennis Wunderlin, Hermann Mejia, Angelo Torres, Kevin Pope, Peter Kuper, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Parodies of the movies Scream 2 and Alien Resurrection, featuring art by Angelo Torres and Mort Drucker. Plus a spoof of the movie Titanic with art by Sergio Aragones. But the highlight of the issue is the spoof of Entertainment Weekly magazine, featuring art by noted caricaturist Drew Friedman, among others. And Mad finally reveals the truth about the Easter Island heads, in a story written by underground comix legend Jay Lynch. Mad's takes on dysfunctional families, Tom Cruise, and the Heimlich maneuver. Monroe, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Alien Resuscitated; 10 Warning Signs Your Family Is Beyond Dysfunctional; Spy vs. Spy; Monroe &... The School Play; Entertain Me Weakly; The Lighter Side of...; Potential Off-Season Jobs for Dick Vitale; A Mad Look at Titanic; Screech 2; One Sunny Morning on Easter Island; Mad's Celebrity Cause-Of-Death Betting Odds; Fold-In; The Latrell Sprewell Maneuver. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Volume 94, Issue 4 - April, 1998 - Whole No 561. Softcover. 5-in. x 7-in., 164 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations). Cover price $2.99.

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Infirm of Purpose - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. The Great Migration continues as our heroes attempt to stem the seemingly endless flux of supernatural threats. Nerves are on end and tempers flare while Kevin Matchstick starts to assume the mantle of leader -- a task he protests and denies all the while. Just as the group has agreed upon a complicated trap for the Sprigginflints, Kirby receives a visit from his sister, Athena, bearing news of the Olympian's latest labour. Angrily, Kevin tries to convince Kirby to stick with the group -- his strength is needed for the battle ahead. On top of all this, Kevin must cope with the reappearance of the eternally confused Wally Ut, whose mystic ramblings are anything but enlightening. Meanwhile, the Pale Incanter secures the last spark for his Life Elixir from the fallout of Kevin's anger. And at last, the Golem of Dzoxk awakens. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

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"Legacy!" Written by Mike Grell. Art by Pop Mhan and Norman Lee. Cover by Mark Harrison . High above the Plains of Rath, Gerrard and the crew of the flying ship Weatherlight are attacked by the awesome power of Volrath's battleship, the Predator. Volrath's forces, led by the fierce Greven-il-vec, board the Weatherlight in an attempt to steal Gerrard's mysterious legacy. Gerrard and Greven come face to face in gruesome combat as the crew of the Weatherlight fight for their lives! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 14 - 1st printing. "Day of the Dragon King!"

Written by Mary Pope Osborne. Art by Sal Murdocca.

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Who would burn books? Jack and Annie find out when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to ancient China. There, a powerful emperor called the Dragon King has ordered that all books be burned. Will Jack and Annie be able to save at least one book? Or will they be captured by the emperor's soldiers? Did you know that there is a Magic Tree House book for every kid?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 80 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). All Ages

Cover price $3.99.

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Dr. Whitcraft and her father come to the Albania futuristic city while Magnus is trying to deal with the robot riot and the new, more powerful robot model. But the bigger threat to Magnus may come from somewhere else, in "Mechanical Aptitude." Script by D.G. Chichester and art by Chris Batista, Kevin Kobasic, Chip Wallace, Romeo Tanghal, & Kevin Kobasic. Cover price $2.50.

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As Dr. Whitcraft and her father adjust to life in Albania's futuristic city, his heart gives out. The medical technology in the city can easily save him with a transplant, but the question is if that will take away part of his humanity in "Open Hart." Script by Tom Peyer and art by Paco Diaz, Thomas Florimonte, & Romeo Tanghal. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover pencils by Shawn McManus, inks by John Lowe. "New Year's Eve" starring A-X, Brother Samuel, Mayor Riddley, Monsieur Morituri, Reiko, R-Mor, Liz Watkins, A-VIII, and Scuzzy, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Sergio Cariello, inks by Rob Leigh; The Cadre are on the verge of taking over. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

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"The Empty House!" Guest-starring Devil-Slayer. By J.M. DeMatteis and Liam Sharp. Payne's destiny is revealed! Plus, what secret lies within an empty house? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.99.

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Starring Spider-Man and the Silver Surfer. The animated veteran teams with the new "kid" on the block as two of Marvel's TV sensations unite! Written by Bob Budiansky. Art by Alex Saviuk and Al Milgrom. Cover by Andy Kuhn. Cover price $1.50.

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2nd Edition -Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Fantastic Four: Book 1!" Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #1-10.

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, George Klein, Sol Brodsky, and Dick Ayers. Cover by Jack Kirby and George Klein. Introduction by Stan Lee.

It was 1961, 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, 252 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.95.

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"Streams of Consciousness" Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner and Doctor Strange. Plot by Tom Peyer. Script by Glenn Herdling. Pencils by Josh Hood. Inks by Rich Perrotta. Cover by Phil Jimenez. The mighty Sub-Mariner remains in a confused mental state after his return from the Heroes Reborn Universe! And in addition to his disorientation, he's lost the ability to breathe underwater! In a desperate effort to cure both conditions, Namor makes an unscheduled visit to his friend in Greenwich Village! Can Dr. Strange diagnose and cure the Sub-Mariner's ailments? Meanwhile in New Atlantis, Namorita has a major revolt on her hands! She needs the Avenging Son to return home... and soon! Cameo appearances by Wong and Lord Vashti. Flashback cameos by the Wrecking Crew, Doctor Doom, and the Fantastic Four. (Note: This issue features a gatefold cover.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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Article on the series Marvel Universe, with comments from editor Tom Brevoort and Roger Stern; Marv Wolfman interview; Q & A with Mark Morales; Tom Brevoort interview; Time Slip: Quicksilver illo by Vince Giarrano; Q & A with Robbie Carosella; article on Blade, with comments from Don McGregor and Brian Hagan; Marvel's Silliest Moments: the Frightful Four hold membership auditions in Fantastic Four #177; Beast Files: the Hulk; a look at the history of Galactus; The Greatest Comics Never Seen: Jack Kirby art for a Fantastic Four poster, and the unused cover for Nightmask #1 by Tony Salmons and John Romita, Jr.; Q & A with Steven Seagle; Gerry Conway interview; Amazing Spider-Man word search; Marvel Chronicles: 1976 Cover price $1.99.

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Written by Jorge Gonzalez. Art by Jim Cheung, Leo Fernandez, and Andrew Pepoy. Cover by Jim Cheung and Andrew Pepoy. Fractured Lives; Maverick cares for Elena at the Johnson's home; Mav tells Chris that his legacy virus is back with a vengeance and messing with his powers; The Confessor breaks Sickle out of prison. 38 pgs., full color. $2.99. Cover price $1.99.

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Walt Simonson art Cover price $2.50.

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Resurrection War Phase IV: Full Moon - Written by Doug Moench. Art by Tommy Lee Edwards, John Paul Leon and Robert Campanella. Cover by Tommy Lee Edwards. It's the unbelievable conclusion to the mini-series -- and it's a tale so big, we need 30 pages of story to tell it! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

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The Seedy Side of Love and Sex. Cover by Troy Nixey. Stories and art by Ed Steckley, Jesse Reklaw, Timothy T. Markin, Eric Searleman, F. Andrew Taylor and John Marr. A comics anthology based on the notorious zine of the same title, featuring true tales of death, disaster and crime. He's My Wife; One Last Wish; Baseball Annie Gets Her Man; Acid Testing a Marriage; She Should've Stayed in Dodge City; Gary Heidnik! Psycho Lover; Fun With Sid & Nancy; Joe Sixpack Explains Roman Polanski; If the Bluebeard Fits, Behead the Twit. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Film magazine with emphasis on anime. Most text in Japanese. In this issue: Destiny of Blood, Rowan Atkinson, and more.

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CATACLYSM: Part 2 of 17. Shudder - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and Cover by Scott McDaniel & Karl Story. Continued from Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992) #73; continues in Batman (1940) #553. Hearing news of the devastating quake in Gotham, Nightwing races to the scene by water, the only means of reaching the heart of the city. But on the way to determine whether his friends are dead or alive, he must help some other victims of the disaster: A busload of people trapped precariously on a ruined overpass. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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April Fool's editorial. LocAL YoKELS, script by Herb Mallette, art by Rod Espinosa; Jeremy is kidnapped by a hillbilly woman who claims to be his long-lost cousin. THE VISIT, script and art by Ben Dunn; Jeremy meets Asrial's family. 28 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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Miss Keichi: Part 2 of 2 - Story and art by Kosuke Fujishima. Keiichi has his girlfriend back. Problem is, he's turned part way into a girl himself! Well, why not just undo the magic, Urd? Not so easy when Urd's jealous old boyfriend the Troubadour arrives, singing songs of love and threatening to turn any man living under the same roof into a nest of worms and caterpillars! Can Keiichi be woman enough to fool the Troubadour? And can Urd be woman enough to withstand his songs of "Jealous Love"? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Story by John Mueller and Dave Davis. Art and Painted Cover by John Mueller. In the aftermath of the Heavens Butcher storyline, the mutated pig-human hybrid named Oink destroys the place of his creation, then sets off across a horrific, post-apocalyptic Western landscape. 24 pages, Full Color. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

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Bill Sienkiewicz art and cover. Cover price $2.95.

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In the Shadow of Every Crime. Story, art and cover by Michel Lacombe. A spin-off from Warrior Nun Areala, specifically the Winter Jade storyline from Warrior Nun Areala: Black and White #4-6. A vengeful man summons the Japanese demons called Oni to exact justice on the mobster who killed his parents. But when the crime boss has him killed as well, the Oni find a new host in police chief Oda. He agrees to the deal in order to harness the demon power against the crimelord – but what happens when the job is done? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Story by Gary Shipman and Rhoda Shipman. Art and cover by Gary Shipman. Caliber continues Gary and Rhoda Shipmans fantasy adventure, picking up the story from the end of Quest for Kings. Pakkins Land rejoices at the return of the king, but a new mystery awaits. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover art by Scott Roberts. Waiting Games, Patty's imagination runs amok when her ride is late. What Are You Doing, Lazy? Stories and art by Scott Roberts. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.