Comic books August 1998

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Marooned on Rann, the Leaguers must find a way to break the chains of their jailer, Adam Strange, in "Strange New World". Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Mark Waid, pencils by Arnie Jorgensen, inks by David Meikis and and Doug Hazlewood. Howard Porter/John Dell cover. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover pencils by Eric Battle, inks by Prentis Rollins. "Heroes," script by Christopher Priest, pencils by Yanick Paquette, inks; Mark Lipka; How the new team came together; featuring Superman; Batman; Green Lantern; Flash; Aquaman; Steel; Plastic Man; Zauriel; J'onn J'onzz; Wonder Woman; Huntress; Warrior; Orion; and Lightray. Art for the profile pages: Eric Battle and Romeo Tanghal (Master Forger), Phil Jimenez (The Urban Avenger), Ethan Van Sciver (The Waxwork Wacko), Brian Stelfreeze (Data Central), Louis Small Jr. and Vince Russell (Amazon from Apokolips), Rodolfo Damaggio (The Savage Noble), Yanick Paquette and Paul Neary (Fallen Heroine), Ariel Olivetti (The Hero from Heaven), Randy DuBurke (Red Tornado), Dave Johnson (Hourman), ChrisCross and John Stokes (Prometheus), and Doug Mahnke and Tom Nguyen (Adam Strange). "Secrets of the JLA Trophy Room,' script by Mark Millar, pencils by Chris Jones, inks by Joe Boyle; Zauriel gives a tour of the JLA's Trophy Room. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $3.95.

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The heroes of the DC Universe find themselves separated by a mysterious force in a miniseries that introduces DC's newest super-team, Young Justice! A boy receives a gift from his father and somehow triggers a force that puts all the 16-years-old-and-younger humans on one Earth and the adults on another. As the JLA searches for an answer to the mystery on one world, Robin, Impulse, Superboy and other heroes try to keep a kid-ruled world from falling apart. Does Billy Batson hold the key to bridging the two worlds? Written by Todd Dezago. Art and wraparound cover by Mike McKone, Humberto Ramos, Mark McKenna and Wayne Faucher. FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format. Cover price $4.95.

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Written by: Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn Pencils by: Barry Kitson. Loose Ends Locus begins final preparations for the coming "Armageddon", while one member of the organization begins to have second thoughts of Locus's objectives while tying up his worldy affairs. Meanwhile the JLA learns that though they defeated 7 appellax in their first adventure, 8 aliens landed that day. On a search to find the 8th Appellax, Green Lantern takes his frustration of Superman's rejection out on the rest of the team. Additionally, Barry Allen realizes he must make a choice between Iris and Black Canary. After installing some cameras around the headquarters on the request of Simon Carr, Snapper discovers one member of the team has been secretly collecting information on all active superheroes, both in their public and private lives. Cover price $1.95.

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Includes Finger Puppets - 1st printing. By Scott Adams. This fat collection of cartoons is a showcase of strips that originally appeared in newspapers from September 1, 1996, to January 4, 1998. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $12.95.

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Does NOT Include Finger Puppets - 1st printing. By Scott Adams. This fat collection of cartoons is a showcase of strips that originally appeared in newspapers from September 1, 1996, to January 4, 1998. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $12.95.

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Volume 3 - Issue 44 (#147)

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Cover art by Rex W. Lindsey. "The Glasses Case," script by Craig Boldman, art by Rex Lindsey; Jughead finds what he thinks are Dilton's glasses and becomes super-smart while wearing them. "Board Bard," script by George Gladir, pencils by Rex Lindsey; A reporter asks the boys if they prefer a surfboard or a body board. Archie Subscriptions Offer. "Play Boy"; Jughead has a surefire way to keep Jellybean happy and Reggie is not amused. Sonic Super Special #6 house ad. Archie's Digest Subscriptions Offer. "Modern Movie Mania" one-page story, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey; A re-imaging of some popular films with Jughead. "Til Debt Do Us Part," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Jim Amash; Jughead owes money to everyone but when he becomes indebted to Trula Twyst he makes sure he pays her back. Archie's Club News. "A Sour Note," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Archie has written a poem and let it in a book he lent to Reggie; Jughead vows to help Archie out by getting the poem back without Reggie knowing. Sonic Checklist house ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.75.

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Elseworlds. Book I. When a flat tire keeps Jonathan and Martha Kent from finding a baby rocketed from a doomed planet, the world turns out differently. Mayor Luthor bans metahuman activity in Metropolis, the heroes recruit Lois Lane for a public relations piece and Batman unleashes on the Joker. Jimmy Olsen, Perry White, Oliver Queen, Martian Manhunter, Aquaman, Flash, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Hawkwoman, Atom, Black Lightning, Shade, Katana, Black Canary, Geo-Force, Catwoman, Batgirl, Robin, Doom Patrol, Star Sapphire, Desaad, Mr. Miracle, Big Barda, Darkseid, Metron. Script & pencils by Alan Davis, inks by Mark Farmer. Cover by Davis & Farmer. Cover price $4.95.

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Cover pencils by Kenny Martinez, inks by Anibal Rodriguez. Punished, script by Christopher Priest, pencils by Kenny Martinez, inks by Anibal Rodriguez; The Punisher finds Ka-Zar in New York City, as Shanna and Zira run for their lives in the Savage Land. 36 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

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Opportunity Knocks. 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. Dawg Daze Afternoon; Through Steam-Tunnels Deep; The Lost One(s); Opportunity Knocks; The BassMasters of Muncie; GameMaster's Workshop. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover by Mike Deodato Jr. "The Harrowing" [Part 3], script by David Quinn, art by Mike Deodato Jr.; Hope has tried to summon the power that once transformed her into Lady Death but mystic flames threaten to burn her alive; She is approached by the spirit of her father to strike a deal that would save her but it is the archangel Michael (who is deeply infatuated with her) that saves her from the flames; Michael gives her the Eternal Scythe to replace her demonic sword, Nightmare, but Hope decides to hold onto her blade; When Pagan betrays her and cuts her down, Hope takes up the mystic scythe and is once again transformed into Lady Death just as a third angelic assassin shows up to test her. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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Lady Death Retribution. Written by Jesse McCann, illustrated by Jack Jadsen. Cover price $2.95.

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Lady Death Retribution. Written by Jesse McCann, illustrated by Jack Jadsen. Mike Deodato/Elizabeth Lewis cover. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Denny O'Neil. Art by Greg Land and Dick Giordano. Cover by Hugh Fleming. Peacemakers Part 1: Call to Arms; Synopsis:Hal and Ollie find themselves in the small country of Minglia which is embroiled in rebellion; this is the first chronological meeting of Hal Jordan and Oliver Queen. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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Part 4 of 6. "Dark Circle Rising! Part 4: Brainspotting" - Continued from Legionnaires (1993) #63. The ranks of the Legion have been weakened, making the time ripe for an attack by a Durlan with the powers of all the Legionnaires! Meanwhile, the Dark Circle's tyranny continues to grow as the United Planets crumbles. Written by Tom Peyer and Tom McCraw, with art by Jason Armstrong and Ron Boyd. Cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer. Cover price $2.25.

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Part 1 of a 4-part miniseries exploring the 30th century's largest law-enforcement agency! Even more important to the daily life of the average United Planets citizen than the Legion of Super-Heroes are the men, women and other sentient beings of the Science Police. For one S.P. officer, however, the job has exacted a heavy toll, and the road to recovery may lie with a new group of heroes called the Ringers. Unfortunately, there's a secret lurking behind this new team, one that could lead to fatal consequences for all involved! Written by David Michelinie. Art by Paul Ryan and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by John Paul Leon and Bill Reinhold. FC, 32 pg. Mando Format. Cover price $2.25.

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Part 3 of 6. "Dark Circle Rising! Part 3: Winds of War?" Continues in Legion of Super-Heroes (1989 4th Series) #107. The Dark Circle's actions continue to tear the United Planets apart, and it's affected the Legion's ranks as well. While numerous worlds secede from the U.P., several Legionnaires decide to resign and sign up with the Science Police! Written by Roger Stern and Tom McCraw, with art by Jeffrey Moy, W.C. Carani and Philip Moy. Cover by Jeffrey Moy and W.C. Carani. Cover price $2.25.

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Written by Jerry Kennedy, art by Jeff Lawter. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.00.

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The Goldstar fan club uses Lobo's mashed-up corpse to power a gigantic galactic "GoodVibes" machine, beaming waves of Goldstar-inspired niceness to an unsuspecting cosmos. Unfortunately for the cosmos, Lobo's built-in badness overwhelms Goldstar's built-in goodness, and waves of evil corrupt all that lives! It's true! Written by Alan Grant. Art and cover by Carl Critchlow and Mark Propst. FC, 32 pg. Mando Format. Cover price $2.25.

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Cover by David Alvarez & Mike DeCarlo. Stories by Terry Collins, Michael Eury and David Cody Weiss. Art by Pablo Zamboni & Ruben Torreiro, Horacio Saavedra & Torreiro and Leo Batic & Terry Beatty. You may never order anything through the mail again after you see what Sylvester gets in "Cry Uncle"! Plus, when Daffy decides to "help out" in Porky's pizza parlor, it's mayhem -- with extra cheese and pepperoni to go -- in "A Pizza My Mind"! And Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck star in "Hat Trick"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Story and Art by David Sainz. South Park meets Johnny the Homicidal Maniac as the problem juvenile Vid Vad attends his first day at Lortnoc -- school for disturbed (and disturbing) youth. Will Vid survive his first day of school with the bullies, ganstas and freaks? A hip, stylish book that mixes dark humor, goth, monsters and Hello Kitty cuteness. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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1st printing. Collects Lost in Space (1998 Dark Horse) #1-3. Writen by Brian McDonald. Art by Gordon Purcell, Terry Pallot, and Ande Pallot. Cover by Gary Erskine. Collecting the three-issue series by Dark Horse, this trade paperback features the continuing adventures of the Robinson family and the wily Dr. Zachary Smith, following the events of the blockbuster film. Softcover, 72 pages, full color. Cover price $7.95.

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Story, art and cover by Ted Nomura. Sometimes listed as Families of Altered Wars #55. 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 new storyline begins, Jagdgeschwader: During World War I, a German manages to save the life of Oswald Boelcke, the legendary WWI fighter ace who trained the Red Baron. Jagdgeschwader, Part 1: Wings of Fire. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover by C. F. Payne. Stories and art by Shary Flenniken, Drew Friedman, Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Anthony Barbieri and Bill Wray, Mike Snider, John Caldwell, Josh Gordon, Stan Hart, Peggy Doody, Desmond Devlin, Eric Perlin, Michael Gallagher, Charlie Kadau, David Shayne and Joe Raiola, Frank Jacobs, Mort Drucker, Keith Seidel, George Woodbridge, Grey Blackwell, Tom Bunk, Hermann Mejia, Angelo Torres, Timothy Shamey, James Kirkland, Kevin Pope, Peter Kuper, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of TV sitcoms Just Shoot Me and Everybody Loves Raymond, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. Single Career Girl in the City returns, featuring art by underground comix and National Lampoon legend Shary Flenniken. Mad's version of "Pop-Up Video" takes on Ben Folds Five's "Brick" and Usher's "Nice and Slow." A guide to the 1990s Clinton scandals, featuring art by noted caricaturist Drew Friedman. Titanic sinking memorabilia. A parody of Poe's "Annabel Lee" featuring Pamela Anderson Lee. Mad's takes on religious "tract" booklets, magic shows, and terrorists. Melvin & Jenkins, Monroe, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Just Spoof Me; You're Really Not Much of a Terrorist If...; When Other Old-Timers Try to Relive Their Greatest Day; Job Hunting with the Single Career Girl in the Big City; Melvin & Jenkins Guide to Fine Dining; A Typical Religious Fanatic Tract; Spy vs. Spy; Mad's Do-It-Yourself Complete Clinton Scandal Guide; The Mall-Rat Olympics; Monroe &... the Summer Camp Job; Quotes We're Afraid We'll Hear If Bill Clinton's Secret Service Agents Testify; A Mad Look at Magic; The Stalking of Pamela Lee; Everybody Loathes Raymud; The Official Titanic Oriented Artifacts & Stuff Catalog; Mad's Celebrity Cause-Of-Death Betting Odds; Fold-In; Toyzuki. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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By Mike Allred and Bernie Mireault. Comics' two strangest heroes have their strangest adventure yet! Trapped in the surreal home of M.C. Escher, they must find their way to the end of the maze and free the maiden! But where is the end and where is the beginning? Up and down, front and back, sense and nonsense all change places, thanks to the infernal meddling of those darn kids, Mike Allred and Bernie Mireault! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 95, Issue 2 - August, 1998. Whole No 565. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations). Cover price $3.50.

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Holy Men of War. Story by Barry Lyga. Art and cover by Neil Googe and Rick Ketcham. A spin-off from the Warrior Nun series, featuring the secret band of Magic Priests who work for the Vatican alongside the Warrior Nuns. The clues in the murder of a wealthy businessman lead Father Crowe to three horrifying conclusions: a cover-up within the Magic Priesthood, the guilt of one of the Magic Priests, and the similarities to the murder of Crowes own parents. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 15 - 1st printing. "Viking Ships At Sunrise!"

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! "Beware of Vikings!" warns Morgan. Then Jack and Annie are whisked back to ancient Ireland. They land on a cliff on a misty island. How will they find the story they are looking for? It will take a Viking invasion, the help of a jolly monk, and a lot of courage for Jack and Annie to succeed in Viking Ships at Sunrise. 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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Part 1 of 3 - "Been There, Done That!" Written by John Arcudi. Art by Doug Mahnke and Tom Nguyen. Is this the beginning of the end? Or the end of the beginning? The past and present collide in this latest adventure! Plus, will Val finally make her move? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

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Starring Spider-Man. Guest-starring the Invincible Iron Man. College student and aspiring scientist Peter Parker takes an internship at Stark Enterprises, but the learning process quite literally hits a stone wall when Pete discovers that the scientist he's working with is none other than the villainous Grey Gargoyle! And as we all know, whatever the Gargoyle touches turns to living rock! Looks like it'll take both Peter's web-slinging alter ego and Stark Enterprises' own red-and-gold guardian Iron Man to stop the Gargoyle's stone-cold scheme! Written by Ralph Macchio. Art by Andy Kuhn and Harry Candelario. Cover by Andy Kuhn. Cover price $1.50.

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Collects Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series #141-142. Written by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by John Byrne. Celebrate 35 years of the X-Men with this modern day classic DAYS OF FUTURE PAST. In the not too distant future, mutants are hunted down by robot Sentinels, and those that aren't massacred spend their final days in concentration camps. A desperate plan is enacted by the surviving members of the X-Men to send one of their own back in time to the present to stop the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants from assassinating a prominent politician and avert disaster. Pray she succeeds. Featuring a beautiful chromium foil wraparound cover! 48 pages, FC Cover price $13.50.

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August 1998. Article on X-Men 35th Anniversary; interview with Joe Kelly; article on MC2 line; X-Men centerfold by Carlos Pacheco and Tim Townsend. X-Men cover by Carlos Pacheco and Tim Townsend. Saddle Stitched, 8-in x 11-in, 48 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.99.

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The Eve of Destruction! - Written by Roger Stern. Art by Steve Epting & Al Williamson. Cover by Paul Smith. The all-new series that reveals never-before-seen adventures in Marvel history continues! Trapped aboard the giant battleship-swallowing Sea Dragon, Captain America, the original Human Torch, the Whizzer and the Sub-Mariner battle as never before to dismantle the neophyte organization known as Hydra! The Invaders must stop Hydra before they use their atomic bomb -- and it's a fight they're destined to lose! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.99.

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Written by Bob Fingerman. Art by Sibin and Bernard Kolle. Cover by Doug Mahnke. Meet Aldo Krasker, loser for life and slave to the Man. While generally good natured, Aldo bears a grudge the size of an asteroid -- and it's about to collide with the destructive force of a small wooden mask he discovers in a box of junk. With a heart-stopping cover by the phenomenal Doug Mahnke (Major Bummer), this one guarantees to be a page turner, mixing the humor Fingerman's known for from Minimum Wage and the intense drama of his ZombieWorld: Winter's Dregs! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Jorge Gonzalez. Art by Jim Cheung, Leo Fernandez, and Andrew Pepoy. Cover by Jim Cheung and Andrew Pepoy. Red Reign Part 3: Mortal Coils; Maverick and Guardian keep Ivan's goons from stealing AIM's biological weapons; During the fight, Sickle puts out one of Maverick's eyes; Elena comes out of her coma; Maverick is stranded on his own in a winter wasteland; The curtain closes. 54 pgs., full color. $2.99. Cover price $2.99.

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It's Wolff & Byrd's self-proclaimed "World's Greatest Secretary" in her own 5 issue series. By Batton Lash. 32 pgs B&W with color cover. Cover price $2.95.

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1st printing. Written by Jonathan Gunson. Illustrated by Marten Coombe. In the ageless mists of time, dark sorcerers tried to destroy our world until three great wizards; Merlin, Blaise, and Kells; thwarted them with a powerful wand they mystically forged at Stonehenge. Frustrated, the vengeful sorcerers sent the enchantress Nimue to steal it, but she fell rapturously in love with Merlin. In desperation, the diabolical sorcerers themselves came to seize it. Thus the wand was lost for millennia in a terrible spell-battle... or was it? Using only the clues within this book, readers competed to solve the puzzle validated by Mensa that lies within this book. The winner received Merlin's Wand as well as a $125,000 cash prize. NOTE: The mystery was never solved, so the cash prize was donated to World Wildlife Fund. Cover price $21.00.

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Walt Simonson art Cover price $2.50.

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Story, art and cover by Christopher J. Hicks. Sam Smith, a nondescript office worker, is drawn into a fantastic conspiracy that stretches back to the dawn of humankind. Sams enemies abduct his dog What, and learn they can only push a man so far. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.