Comic books June 1998

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June 2, 1998. All color. Features include Judge Dredd in "You've Been Fingered" part 1 (script by John Wagner, art by Julian Gibson), Sinister Dexter in "Word Is" (script by Dan Abnett, art by Sheer), Missionary Man in "Mardi Gras" part 5 (script by Gordon Rennie, art by Alex Ronald), Pulp Sci-Fi: "Grunts" (script by Dan Abnett, art by Mark Harrison), and Slaine in "Secret of the Grail" part 7 (script by Pat Mills, art by Steve Tappin). Henry Flint cover.

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June 9, 1998. All color. Features include Judge Dredd in "You've Been Fingered" part 2 (script by John Wagner, art by Julian Gibson), Sinister Dexter in "Tan Lines" (script by Dan Abnett, art by Paul Johnson), B.L.A.I.R. 1 in "He Died With His Boots On" part 1 (script by Alan Grant, art by S.B. Davis), Pulp Sci-Fi: "Loophole" (script by Kek-W, art by Cyril Julien), and Slaine in "Secret of the Grail" part 8 (script by Pat Mills, art by Steve Tappin). Duncan Fegredo cover.

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June 16, 1998. All color. Features include Judge Dredd in "In the Ugly Hour" (script by John Wagner, art by Killian Plunkett), Sinister Dexter in "Tax Returns" (script by Dan Abnett, art by David Millgate), B.L.A.I.R. 1 in "He Died With His Boot On" part 2 (script by Alan Grant, art by S.B. Davis), Pulp Sci-Fi: "Water of Life" (script by James Stevens, art by David Vircham), and Slaine in "Secret of the Grail" part 9 (script by Pat Mills, art by Steve Tappin). Arthur Ranson cover.

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June 23, 1998. All color. Features include Judge Dredd in "When the El Breaks" (script by John Wagner, art by Bayo Siku), Sinister Dexter in "Bullfighting Days" (script by Dan Abnett, art by Andy Clarke), Pulp Sci-Fi: "False Profits" (script by Kek-W, art by Dylan Teague), and Slaine in "Secret of the Grail" part 10 (script by Pat Mills, art by Steve Tappin). Trevor Hairsine cover.

June 30, 1998. All color. 24-page Slaine story, "Lord of the Beasts" (script by Pat Mills, art by Rafael Garres). Garres cover.

"Struggling Actor" - Photo depicts Dennis Woodruff who was a struggling actor in the 90's in his car that has a number of oddities about it including a giant head strapped to the top. Is it Mammon? Is it the impregnable studio executive? only Dennis Woodruff know. 16-in. x 20-in.

"Looking East Over the Shakespeare Bridge" - Photo depicts one of the historic part in the city of Los Angeles. 16-in. x 20-in.

"American Society of Cinematography" - Photo depicts one of the oldest buildings in Los Angeles, built in 1906, and was built by silent film star Conway Tearle and his wife. 16-in. x 20-in.

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Chapter 2: Duty - Story and art by Frank Miller. Color by Lynn Varley. The word is out: Sparta is on the march. From farms and hamlets rally brave Greeks -- to face hellish war in the narrow mountain pass called The Hot Gates. The odds are long, and the stakes are high: All hope for human freedom hangs in the balance! Cover price $2.95.

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Issue 3. June 1998. Written by David Quinn and illustrated by Tim Vigil. 32 pages. Black and white. Adult. Cover price $3.00.

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A member of Serens team pays the ultimate price; Jason enters the Avatars chambers on his mission of death. Story and art by Colleen Doran. Backup story: Troll Bridge, written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Doran. Black and white; 48 pages. Mature readers. Painted cover by Doran. Cover price $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

Comic Book Legal Defense Fund variant signed and numbered by Colleen Doran and Neil Gaiman. Limited to 450 copies. A member of Serens team pays the ultimate price; Jason enters the Avatars chambers on his mission of death. Story and art by Colleen Doran. Backup story: Troll Bridge, written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Doran. Black and white; 48 pages. Mature readers. Painted cover by Doran. Cover price $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 9, Issue 2 - Summer 1998. Science Fiction and fantasy magazine. 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

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Cover art by Stuart Immonen and Jose Marzan, Jr. Polyesteryear Part 1: Ready, Fire, Aim starring Superman, script by Stuart Immonen, pencils by Anthony Williams, inks by Jose Marzan Jr. and Jimmy Palmiotti; Superman steers a ship away from an iceberg, the Prankster wants Superman (as acting ship captain) to marry he and Lana. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

"Out of the Dark Cloud!" Starring Captain Marvel. Story by Steve Vance. Art by Steve Vance, John DeLaney, and Ron Boyd. When Billy Batson is unable to gain access to the power of Shazam can this brave teen stand alone against a group of thugs? Plus, "Battle Royale!" Starring Aquaman. Story by Steve Vance. Art by Steve Vance and John DeLaney. Aquaman battles the witch Morgan Le Fey and meets King Arthur. All Ages Cover price $1.95.

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Cover art by Tom Grummett. Another Typical Day, script by Karl Kesel (Plot) and Jerry Ordway, pencils by Steve Yeowell, inks by Denis Rodier; After a unique baseball game between the members of the Superman Family, Jimmy is apparently turned into an alien who turns objects into gold; Luthor captures the alien to take advantage of his transmuting abilities; Supes heads up a rescue, and the alien turns out to be a real E.T. wearing Jimmy's clothes. Story is done completely in a Silver Age style. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Menace of Alia Rellapor: Book 2!" Collects Akiko (1996-2004) #8-13. Story and art by Mark Crilley. See what all the fuss is about and read the comic that launched a thousand all-ages books! Follow Akiko back to the planet Smoo where she must save the Prince from the clutches of Alia Rellapor. See our heroes crash in the Moonguzzit Sea (several times), survive a battle with the Sky Pirates, get swallowed by a water snake, attacked by a horde of Sleeslup worms, and that's just for starters! Softcover, 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.95.

1st printing. Written by Alan Moore. Art by Arthur Adams, Richard Case, Colleen Doran, Neil Gaiman, Michael Gaydos, Dave Gibbons, Phil Hester, Dave Johnson, Bill Koeb, Terry Moore, James A. Owens, Richard Pace, Ande Parks, and Jordan Raskin. This is a haunting collection of songs by the man who scribed Watchmen, V for Vendetta, and League of Extraordinay Gentlemen. Some of the most talented artists in the industry create pictures to go along with Alan Moore's lyrics. Softcover, 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

Story and art by David Lloyd. Frank is a hired killer with a problem. His conscience has caught up with him and now he's running from himself and his past. In his effort to escape, he encounters a band of stowaways who may provide him with the means for his redemption. When the freighter they are traveling on is threatened by an Alien, it appears that Frank is their only hope for survival. 32 pages, FC Cover price $2.95.

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Story and art by David Wenzel. In a time of myth, when Vikings ruled the land, when their berzerker rage went unmatched by anyone who opposed them. In this fierce and merciless time, the legendary warrior Rainulf the Wraith-Stalker is summoned by the granddaughter of a dead king to best a deadly enemy. But this enemy is unlike anything Rainulf has ever faced. In the dense, cold mists of this ancient land hides an invincible creature born of the Underworld -- with iron skin, dagger teeth, and blood that burns stone -- known in the far-flung future as an Alien. 32 pages, FC Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Ian Edginton. Art by Alex Maleev. Cover by Glenn Fabry. In an opulent city of the future, a mysterious techno-baron controls the fate of the world. But, even with his vast riches and power, the black-clad figure known as Nor cannot stop the hand of death. Or can he? His thoughts are consumed by his latest discovery: a crash-landed Predator ship. It's his belief that Predators hold the key to eternal life. But even if he stands before the answers he seeks, is he willing to go through the Predators' deadly Alien cargo to get it? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover pencils by Ariel Olivetti, inks by Pier Brito. Microcosm, script by Steve Seagle and Joe Casey (Plot Assist), pencils by Ariel Olivetti, inks by Pier Brito; Alpha Flight and the Micronauts team up to start a revolution against Baron Zebek; Meanwhile, Diamond Lil awakens somewhere within Department H but is quickly put back to sleep; After the defeat of Zebek, Manbot gets a call that Department H is under attack and the team return. 36 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

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"Fun 'N Games with the Four Star Squad!" Identity Crisis Part 2 of 8. (Peter Parker as Ricochet Part 2 of 2.) Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Joe Bennett. Inks by Bud LaRosa. Cover by Mark Buckingham. Ricochet (aka the wondrous wall-crawler) plays a dangerous game by teaming up with Delilah and the Rose to take down the Black Tarantula! Inside a Manhattan restaurant, Ricochet and Delilah ambush two of the tarantula's henchmen: Bloodscream and Roughhouse! But when Bloodscream knocks Delilah out of commission, the masquerading web-slinger is on his own! A few hours later, the amazing one catches up to the perilous pair and uses all four of his new identities in the fight! Will the combined efforts of Dusk, Prodigy, Ricochet, and the Hornet tip the scales in favor of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Joe Robertson, Chesbro, Fortunato, Kaine, and the Brotherhood of Scriers. (Notes: Sensational Spider-Man 27 & 28 are parts 3 & 4 of the Identity Crisis storyline. This story was reprinted in 1998 in the trade paperback: Marvel Finest's Spider-Man Identity Crisis; and again in 2012 in the trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man Identity Crisis.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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Regular cover by Brian Denham. Story by Brian Denham and Richard Stockton. Art by Brian Denham. The adventures of Victoria Strauss, a star-spangled shero who defends America against supernatural threats, a short-lived character who nevertheless had her own action figure. American Woman faces a dragon that threatens to lay waste to New York, but the real power behind the dragon is villainess Maxilla Maw, who has a grudge against the good ol USA. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Commemorative Edition cover by Brian Denham. Story by Brian Denham and Richard Stockton. Art by Brian Denham. The adventures of Victoria Strauss, a star-spangled shero who defends America against supernatural threats, a short-lived character who nevertheless had her own action figure. American Woman faces a dragon that threatens to lay waste to New York, but the real power behind the dragon is villainess Maxilla Maw, who has a grudge against the good ol USA. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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June 1998. Cover by Wolf Read. Stories: "The Children Star"(Part 3) by Joan Slonczewski, "Little Differences" by Paul Levinson, "The Guac Bug" by Charles L. Harness, "Spindown" by Wolf Read, "Cosmic Corkscrew" by Michael A. Burstein, and "My Pal Clunky" by Ron Goulart. Science Fact article: "The Book on the Book" by Dr. Paul Levinson. Probability Zero article: "Mary Had a Little..." by Dean McLaughlin. Softcover, 5-in. x 7.25-in.; 160 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Vol. 12 # 06; issue # 68. Disney's Mulan, news and reviews, and more. 8-3/8 in. x 10-7/8 in.; part black and white, part color; 60 pages. Cover price $4.95.

Anime & Manga Monthly - news, reviews, video games, music & more. Superheroes in anime? Get the latest on the game-based sensation, Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge, just in time for its American debut on your video shelf. For the fifteenth anniversary of Macross' Japanese on-air run, Animerica revisits the many interlinked worlds of Superdimensional Fortress Macross (better known in the States as the first segment of Robotech), including OAV sequels, model kits and more! Manga Feature: Galaxy Express 999 by Leiji Matsumoto. 80 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $4.95.

First Manga anthology translated into English and published by Viz. 7" x 10", 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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"Legacy of Gray" by Alberto Melendez. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Chris Ivy. Line of Succession, script by Peter David, pencils by Jim Calafiore, inks by Peter Palmiotti and Mark McKenna; After killing Atlan, Triton attacks Poseidonis and kills the Cybernetic Entity; The city settles to the ocean floor, and then Triton kills Aquaman. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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1st printing. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover by Stan Goldberg & Henry Scarpelli. Stories by Angelo Decesare, Mike Pellowski and Hal Smith. Art by Stan Goldberg, Fernando Ruiz, Henry Scarpelli and Rudy Lapick. As part of a special school program, Mr. Lodge gets to take Archie to work with him in "Risky Business"! Plus, Archie tries to keep his poor report a secret from his dad until after they go to the ballgame! Will he hit a home run, or strike out again? Find out in "Fake Me Out to the Ball Game"! And Late night TV gets a little stranger when Archie is chosen to conduct the 'Silly Street Interview' on the 'David Alphabet' show in "Star Struck"! Also: "A Really Tough Question!" and "Fish Tale!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

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Cover by Stan Goldberg & Rudy Lapick. Stories and Art by Bill Golliher and Various. You've heard of email, well here comes eat-mail! Yes, it's true -- Pop's Chock'lit Shop is becoming a Cyber Cafe! But can Pop keep up with all the fancy food, exotic beverages and computer supplies his customers demand? Find out in..."Internet Fret"! Plus: More of Archie and his friends! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

Nude Cover Variant. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.00.

1st printing. This item was sent out to members of the media to promote Touchstone Pictures "Armageddon.", and includes a synopsis, list of characters, promotional information, and introduction to the actors. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 10 1/2-in. x 15-in., 36 pages, B&W.

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Add to cart CGC 9.8 $50.00 View scan This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.50) will be charged at checkout. Paper: White Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case Label #2060872006

Wizard 1/2 Edition. Certificate of Authenticity.

Wizard 1/2 Special Edition (Gold Sparkle Foil)

Avatar Illustrated, printed by Avatar as a summer special. 1 page Goon preview by Eric Powell that predates Goon #1 by Avatar. B&W. 32 pages. Slick paper stock. Cover price $1.00.