Comic books July 1998

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

July 7, 1998. All color. Features include Judge Dredd in "Beyond the Call of Duty" part 1 (script by John Wagner, art by Carlos Ezquerra), Mazeworld book 2, "The Dark Man" part 1 (script by Alan Grant, art by Arthur Ranson), and Nikolai Dante in "The Great Game" part 1 (script by Robbie Morrison, art by Simon Fraser). Mark Harrison cover.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart FN 6.0 $6.00

July 14, 1998. All color. Features include Judge Dredd in "Beyond the Call of Duty" part 2 (script by John Wagner, art by Carlos Ezquerra), Sinister Dexter in "End of the Line (script by Dan Abnett, art by Paul Johnson), Mazeworld book 2, "The Dark Man" part 2 (script by Alan Grant, art by Arthur Ranson), Nikolai Dante in "The Grat Game" part 2 (script by Robbie Morrison, artby Simon Fraser), and Anderson PSI Division in "Lawless" part 1 (script by Alan Grant, art by Trevor Hairsine). John Charles cover.

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $6.49

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $4.49

Add to cart VG 4.0 $4.00

July 21, 1998. All color. Features include Judge Dredd in "Beyond the Call of Duty" part 3 (script by John Wagner, art by Carlos Ezquerra), Nikolai Dante in "The Great Game" part 3 (script by Robbie Morrison, art by Simon Fraser), Mazeworld book 2, "The Dark Man" part 3 (script by Alan Grant, art by Arthur Ranson), Sinister Dexter in "Slay Per View" part 1 (script by Dan aBnett, art by Marc Wigmore), and Anderson PSI Division in "Lawless" part 2 (script by Grant, art by Trevor Hairsine). Greg Staples cover.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

July 28, 1998. All color. Features include Judge Dredd in "Beyond the Call of Duty" part 4 (script by John Wagner, art by Carlos Ezquerra), Nikolai Dante in "The Great Game" part 4 (script by Robbie Morrison, art by Simon Fraser), Mazeworld book 2, "The Dark Man" part 4 (script by Alan Grant, art by Arthur Ranson), Sinister Dexter in "Slay Per View" part 2 (script by Dan Abnett, art by Marc Wigmore), and Slaine in "Kai" part 1 (script by Pat Mills and Gallagher, art by Paul Staples). Jason Brashill cover.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Story, Art, and Cover art by Rich Koslowski. Lettering by Sandy Koslowski. Cover colors by Heroic Age Studios. 1st Printing. In "Mission Jimpossible," Keith borrows an expensive comic from Allen only to have it confiscated by a curmudgeon of an English teacher, who plans on tossing it in the school's incinerator. Keith's only hope is his friend, Jim, who has a few surprises up his sleeve and a retrieval plan that would make James Bond or Nick Fury proud! Black and white. Cover price $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Chapter 3: Glory - Story and art by Frank Miller. Color by Lynn Varley. Dread Xerxes marshals all the armies of Asia against a tiny, plucky force of 300 Spartans -- and makes one last offer for peace. But peace means surrender. With stabbing spear and slashing sword, the Spartans respond. Their message is a simple one: These free men will not be slaves. There is no middle ground, no compromise to be had, between good and evil. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Fine $3.60

Add to cart Fine $3.60

Story, art and cover by Roel Wielinga. A sword-and-sci-fi saga in the tradition of classic Conan, only with spaceships and ray guns. Domonisk is forced to save his enemy Avaj, but this allows Kat and her cronies to reach their spaceship and arm themselves with forbidden weapons. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

1st printing. "The Adventures of the Unicorn Girl!" By Anne McCaffrey and Margaret Ball. Follow the wonderous adventures of the beautiful young girl simply known as Acorna, the Unicorn Girl. Harcover, 294 pages, Text Only. Cover price $23.00.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Cover art by Stuart Immonen and Jose Marzan, Jr. Polyesteryear, Part 2 of 3: Love, Supervillain Style starring Superman, script and pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by José Marzan, Jr.; Superman battles the Prankster in the 1970s. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $7.00

"The Fix!" Starring Green Lantern (Kyle Rayner) and Green Arrow (Connor Hawke). Story by Steve Vance. Art by Steve Vance, John DeLaney, and Ron Boyd. In the tradition of the predecessors, Hal Jordan and Oliver Queen, the next generation of heroes team-up to stop a threat from the past. All Ages Cover price $1.95.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Cover pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Dave Gibbons. The Day of the Super-Comet, script by Karl Kesel (Plot) and Jerry Ordway, pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Denis Rodier; Superman blows up a comet brought down by Brainiac giving everyone in Metropolis super powers; All except for Dan Turpin who never wanted super powers to begin with; Could it all be a gag by an imp from the 5th Dimension? Story is done completely in a Silver Age style. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

Stories, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. Akiko and the gang are reunited on the planet Smoo when Mr. Beeba's beloved mentor, Professor Lunderdorf, falls terribly ill and is given just weeks to live, and the only thing that can save him is a vial of Bornstone's Elixir. To get the elixir, they must first procure gifts for Bornstone, the fearsome giant who jealously guards the only supplies of the medicine! Don't miss..."A Chance to Make Things Right (Bornstone's Elixir Chapter 1)"! Plus: 2-page story "A Change of Scenery"! And: 1-page "The Tree Dwellers" pin-up. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart Fine $9.00

Add to cart Fine $9.00

Written by Ian Edginton. Art by Alex Maleev. Cover by Glenn Fabry. Becka Shaw is a talented reporter. Her one flaw? She doesn't know when to quit. And when Aliens appear in a Hong Kong-style city, it's a safe bet that her flaw may prove fatal. On field assignment in Africa, she was reporting on a political uprising. But her journalistic sense uncovered a strange trail of clues. Like a moth to a flame, Becka can't resist breaking the story of a lifetime. No more than Predators can resist hunting the galaxy's deadliest killing machines. 32 pages, FC Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Add to cart Fine $3.00

Written by Jay Stephens. Art by Eduardo Risso. Cover by Ronnie Del Carmen. On Earth, or in the dark reaches of space, teenagers are concerned with one thing: meeting other teenagers. It's no different for Roarke, the latest arrival to the off-world agri-colony of Tirgu-Mires. He's making new friends fast, particularly with a young girl named Hope. But there's more to this farm colony than Roarke first suspected. Every town has a dark secret not spoken in the light of day. Tirgu-Mires' secret just happens to have sharp teeth, acid blood and a murderous hunger for human flesh. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Story and Art by Tom Galambos. Poor Nathan lives virtually alone on the family farm, caring for his dying mother. He seldom gets visitors, except his friend Richard who brings groceries and keeps Nathan caught up on local news. There is also Jessica, with whom Nathan has fallen in love. Unfortunately, Jessica already has a boyfriend, who is due home from the Service soon. 7-in. x 9-in. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Regular cover. Mature readers. Cover price $4.95.

Nude cover variant. Mature readers. Cover price $4.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Cover pencils by Duncan Rouleau, inks by Troy Hubbs. "H", script by Steve Seagle, pencils by Duncan Rouleau, inks by Troy Hubbs, Rob Hunter, and Aaron Sowd; Alpha Flight arrives from the microverse into a lab under attack by the Zodiac. Mac leads the team rashly into battle, causing Murmur to get badly wounded; They make a retreat in order to regroup and get separated; The team learns that the Zodiac are after the Nth Projector from the lab (last seen in Marvel Two-in-One issue #58); The Zodiac escape but not after Sasquatch is killed and General Clarke dies trying to contain the building's nuclear reactor; Heather's suit contains most of the heat from the reactor but, when a part fails, she must remove it before her suit fries with her in it. 52 pgs. $2.99. Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Fine $4.80

Add to cart Fine $4.80

In this issue: Interview with Jim Starlin on Dreadstar; Mark Waid looks behind the scenes of Eternity Smith; a look at Eclipse's ESPers; a talk with Art Cover on Space Clusters. Plus: Editorial; Perspective - The Kirbys; 2 Pg. Spread; Newsline; Silly Cover - The Swatchmen; Coming Distractions; Firstlook - Badger; Comics in Review - West Coast Avengers, X-Factor, more; Amazing Readers; Small Press Watch. Cover by Jim Starlin. Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.50	Add to cart VF 8.0 $8.00 View scan	Add to cart Fine $6.30	Add to cart Fine $6.30
Add to cart Very Good $7.20	Add to cart CGC 9.8 $79.99 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White Label #3744761015 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

"In Final Battle with the Black Tarantula!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Joe Bennett. Inks by Bud LaRosa. Cover by Joe Bennett. All roads lead to Don Fortunato's palatial estate for the final showdown vs. the Black Tarantula! Mary Jane and her friends have taken refuge inside Fortunato's mansion... hoping he can protect them from the tarantula! But after the South American powerhouse whips the mob boss' henchmen and Hydra associates... only the Amazing Spider-Man and the unmasked Rose stand in his way! How in the world can the web-slinger or anyone else stop the Black Tarantula's rampage? Perhaps someone inside the mansion can appeal to the tarantula's heart! If he has one at all! Cameo appearance by Chesbro. (Notes: The Black Tarantula appear next in Spider-Man Unlimited 22. This issue features a gatefold cover.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

Add to cart NM- 9.2 $12.00

Add to cart VF- 7.5 $7.49

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $6.49

In the misty reaches of the prehistoric past there strode a mighty creature, a scarlet-scaled beast named Devil Dinosaur--his only companion, a young Dawn-man called Moon Boy! Now, stranded in our present era (ever since their appearance in Ghost Rider (1990 2nd Series) #82), the quirky couple that sprang from the mind of Jack Kirby become the star attractions of none other than the Ringmaster's Circus of Crime! And when the towering red monster explodes out of the big top and goes on a rampage, even the wondrous web-spinner may not be able to stop him! Written by Tom DeFalco. Art by Tom Lyle and Robert Jones. Wraparound cover. Cover price $2.99.

1998. Fiction by James Alan Gardner, Neal Barrett Jr., A.C. Crispin, John Gregory Betancourt, Michael Libling, Orson Scott Card, Ben Bova, and Malcolm Beckett Mostly text with a few illustrations. Cover by Bob Eggleton. 8-in. x 10-7/8 in.; full color illustrations; 96 pages on slick paper. Published by Wizards of the Coast. Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart VF- 7.5 $7.49

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by Colin Warneford, Frank Stack and Joe Sacco. Cover by Colin Warneford and Mark McGovern. It all began with a letter from England, detailing what it is like to be autistic. This special issue of American Splendor features Harvey Pekar's collaboration with the writer of that letter, British artist Colin Warneford, with a tale about their transatlantic association. Rounding out the issue is a story illustrated by regular American Splendor contributor Frank Stack. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Add to cart Good $2.50

July-August 1998. Double Issue. Cover by Bob Eggleton. Stories: "The Children Star"(Conclusion) by Joan Slonczewski, "The Ice Dragon's Song" by Bud Sparhawk, "Slow Drowning" by Daniel Hatch, "A Life on Mars" by G. David Nordley, "Moon-Calf" by Stephen Baxter, "The Long Way Home" by Shane Tourtellotte, and "In Space, No One Can Here" by Michael A. Burstein. Science Fact article: "Pathfinder Journal: Adventures in the Mars Business" by Geoffrey A Landis. Probability Zero article: "Effacing the Truth" by Arlan Andrews. Poetry: "Sonnet on First Learning the Definitive Role of Neurotransmitters in the Determination of Human Emotions" by Eliot Fintushel. Special Features: "Science Fiction Around the World" by James Gunn, "That Invincible Human Spirit, or, The Golden Ships" by Alexandr Kramer, and "Ikaros" by Erik Simon. Softcover, 5.25-in. x 8.5-in.; 144 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $4.50.

Even if you can't drive, you're going to sure wish you could when Yakko, Wakko and Dot take the wheel! Plus, Slappy Squirrel inflicts damage on a revered American tradition: the talk show; and the Animaniacs meet...the Spice Gals? Written by Jennifer Moore, Sean Carolan and Jeff Suess. Pencils by Omar Aranda and Leonardo Batic. Cover by Leonardo Batic and Mike DeCarlo. FC, 32 pg. Cover price $1.95.

Anime & Manga Monthly - news, reviews, video games, music & more. After Superdimensional Fortress Macross first appeared in Japan, anime, robots and idol singers would never be the same. Celebrate the excitement of the show that became Robotech in this special Macross anniversary issue! Plus: Ronin Warriors, and more of anime's men at arms. 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.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Cover pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Chris Ivy. Fish Tartarus, script by Peter David, pencils by Jim Calafiore, inks by Peter Palmiotti and Mark McKenna; Aquaman, now dead, storms the gates of Hades and frees Poseidon. Then he returns and defeats Triton. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Cover by Stan Goldberg. Stories by Angelo Decesare and Mike Pellowski. Art by Stan Goldberg & Henry Scarpelli. In "Block Heads," Reggie bets Jughead he can't skateboard along the block in five minutes -- of course, it's a block filled with eateries! Plus, Archie's new job as a movie usher turns out to be more action-packed than the movies themselves in "Job Action"! And by the time Archie's done buying mountain bike accessories, his bike will be too heavy to climb the curb in "Wheelie Big Deal!" Also: "Trees Company!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

Add to cart VF+ 8.5 $8.49

Add to cart VF 8.0 $8.00

Add to cart FN 6.0 $6.00

Add to cart FN 6.0 $6.00

Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "Take a Hike!", script and pencils by Bill Golliher, inks by Rudy Lapick; The boys and girls split up to hike up Peril Mountain at a state park; Jughead gets food stains all over the map and the boys get lost; Jughead has a run in with a bear while eating his honey. Archie's Club News. "Foot Loose!", script and pencils by Bill Golliher, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica hold a contest with each other to see who can go barefoot for one week. "Switch Pitch," script by George Gladir, pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie's father tries to distract him from his hobby of hubcap collecting and he starts a new hobby of collecting cuckoo clocks. "Picture Imperfect!", script and pencils by Bill Golliher, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty has an assignment for her photography class to take a group photo. "Chillin' Out!", script and pencils by Bill Golliher, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Jughead search for an air conditioned place around town when there's a black out due to a heat wave. "We All Scream for Ice Cream," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bill Golliher, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie reminisces about his relationship with ice cream and friendship with Jughead. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.25.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by David Finch. Art by David Finch, Brian Ching, Randy Green, Clarence Lansang, Victor Llamas, Jonathan Sibal and Marlo Alquiza. The menace of Voivodul has ended, but Andy's problems worsen as she must come to grips with the evil within her that has manifested over the last few issues. Is that the real Andy? Lucien hopes not, because they have bigger problems to deal with on Earth. Meanwhile, civil wars abound as Petra battles Marcus for control over the Mineans, and the Dayaks have trouble as Grigorieff takes on Enoch! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written and illustrated by Steve Conley. Cover by Greg & Tim Hildebrandt. 40 pgs. B&W with color cover. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Virgin variant cover. Written and illustrated by Steve Conley. Cover by Greg & Tim Hildebrandt. 40 pgs. B&W with color cover. Cover price $2.95.

Virgin variant cover. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

"Earth's Mightiest Frauds?" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Squadron Supreme. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez . Inks by Al Vey, Bob Wiacek, and Bruce Patterson. Cover by George Pérez . After an inconclusive battle last issue, the Avengers are determined to show the world they are not imposters! So the team flies to Project Pegasus to confront the Squadron Supreme! When Earth's Mightiest Heroes arrive on site, they receive a cold reception from the Blue Shield and the facility administrator! Is something corrupt (or is the Corruptor) at work inside Project Pegasus? Several minutes later the squadron returns to its temporary home! And once Wanda summons Wonder Man, round two between the Avengers and the Squadron Supreme commences! And this time there will be a winner! Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Imus Champion, and the Vision. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Warbird, and Wonder Man. (Notes: The Avengers meet the Squadron Supreme again in Avengers (3rd series) Annual 1998. Also this month the Avengers battle the Destroyer in Thor (2nd series) #1 & #2. The Live Kree or Die storyline begins next month in Iron Man (3rd series) #7 with a key appearance by Carol Danvers. This issue features a gatefold cover which serves as an homage to George Perez's classic cover to Avengers 141.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

This special one-shot issue reprints Avengers (1997 3rd series) issue 1 with pencils only -- no inks, coloring, or lettering. "Once an Avenger... " Heroes Reborn. Plot by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Perez. This issue provides Avengers' fans with an inside look at how Busiek's plot notes and Perez' pencils come together to develop the story. The inside front cover explains the new direction for Earth's Mightiest Heroes and provides background information on Busiek and Perez. The inside back cover lists the credits for the issue. There are not any advertisements inside. Wraparound cover. (Note: Around the same time, Marvel also published Captain America Sentinel of Liberty Rough Cut (1998) #1 and Thor (1998-2004 2nd Series) Rough Cut Edition #1.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.99.

Dynamic Forces Signed Edition. Signed and numbered by artist George Perez and limited to 1500 copies. Includes a numbered certificate of authenticity from Dynamic Forces.
This special one-shot issue reprints Avengers (1997 3rd series) issue 1 with pencils only -- no inks, coloring, or lettering. "Once an Avenger... " Heroes Reborn. Plot by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Perez. This issue provides Avengers' fans with an inside look at how Busiek's plot notes and Perez' pencils come together to develop the story. The inside front cover explains the new direction for Earth's Mightiest Heroes and provides background information on Busiek and Perez. The inside back cover lists the credits for the issue. There are not any advertisements inside. Wraparound cover. (Note: Around the same time, Marvel also published Captain America Sentinel of Liberty Rough Cut (1998) #1 and Thor (1998-2004 2nd Series) Rough Cut Edition #1.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Homecoming - Written by Dennis O'Neil. Art and Cover by Roger Robinson & James Pascoe. Azrael is reunited with Sister Lilhy and Brian Bryan, but finds that the two may be in far deeper trouble than he suspected. But when the mysterious Luc gets the drop on him, Jean-Paul finds he, too, is now in dire straits! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Stories by Eddie Campbell and Wes Kublick. Art by Eddie Campbell, April Post, Pete Mullins and Michael Evans. Cover by Eddie Campbell and Pete Mullins. The acclaimed series by artist Eddie Campbell, featuring the latter-day adventures of the immortal Greek gods. 1001 Nights of Bacchus continues, as the landlord agrees to leave the pub open as long as the patrons are able to keep Bacchus awake with their stories; also, Hermes vs. The Eyeball Kid features the two arch-nemeses climbing into the ring, ready to settle things once and for all. Wallyhood; O King, It Has Come To My Ears That…; Lo, There Shall Come A Smack In The Chops; Bobok; plus an Alec story and a Montague Hale one-pager. 36 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart VF+ 8.5 $10.00 Signed by cover artist Brian Stelfreeze. No certification is included.	Add to cart Very Fine $8.80	Add to cart Very Fine $8.80	Add to cart Fine $6.60
Add to cart Fine $6.60

Cataclysm Aftershock, Part 1 of 4. Aftershock: Help Trapped Money Rescue Ruins - Written by Doug Moench. Art by Norm Breyfogle and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Brian Stelfreeze. The Aftershock leaves people all across Gotham trapped by the effects of the earthquake. Some are good, some bad, and Batman is determined to rescue them all. Meanwhile, Nightwing, Alfred, Robin and Harold wrestle with the problem of rebuilding Wayne Manor and the Batcave! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Cover art by Eddie Newell. Duty. Trust. Partnership., script by Bill Majeski, pencils by Yvel Guichet, inks by Robert Campanella; Montoya and Blazak must track down a man who is terrorizing the waterfront by shooting people with a harpoon gun. Friends, Lies and Audiotape featuring Gotham Central, script by Robert L. Washington III, pencils by Simon Coleby, inks by Stan Woch. Partners featuring Gotham Central, script by Eric Fein, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Dick Giordano (finishes), inks by Dick Giordano. 52 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Gordon continues telling the Dark Knight the story of his past, detailing his first meeting with the charismatic Cuchulain--a mysterious stranger who could either become his savior or his assassin--and the frame for murder that prompted the single most important decision in Gordon's life. Written by Dennis O'Neil. Art by Dick Giordano and Klaus Janson. Cover by Klaus Janson and Dick Giordano. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.