Comic books October 1998

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Cover art by Jerry Ordway. Children of Thunder, script and pencils by Jerry Ordway, inks by Dick Giordano. Bulletman and Bulletgirl battle Chain Lightning while the Marvels are in the hospital. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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STORY AND ART BY KIRK ABRIGO

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Painted cover by Glenn Fabry. The Meatman Cometh, script by Garth Ennis, art by Steve Dillon; Jesse and Deputy Daggett do a little shooting together, Jodie's character revealed, Odin Quincannon clashes with Jesse. Preview of The Minx, script by Peter Milligan, art by Sean Phillips. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

199810 - Kelley Jones' The Hammer: The Sticky-Fingered Homunculus Part 3 (2-page strip) by Kelley Jones; 3-page preview of Gifts of the Night; 2-page preview of Legends of the DC Universe: Crisis on Infinite Earths; 'Parting Shot' page written by Justin R. Achilli. Flip covers: The Kingdom by Ariel Olivetti; Battle Chasers by Joe Madureira. $2.95 cover price. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress!" Written by Michael O'Leary. Evolved from a pre-war prototype designed by Seattle-based Boeing, the B-17 went on to become the icon of the USAAF during World War II, finding employment in all theaters. Through a selection of professional black-and-white images taken during the war, this volume shows the bomber on production lines and performing many of its varied operations in the war-torn skies over Germany and the Pacific. A special eight-page section provides a unique slice of period color in the form of several company advertisements that have not been seen in print since the war. Comprehensive appendices include production batch lists of aircraft constructed during the war years and their delivery dates, scale drawings of all major types, and a double-page cutaway. A special introductory text outlines B-17 history and production techniques.. Softcover, 144 pages, Text (with B&W photos) Cover price $21.95.

*18+ Mature Readers Only* "Strain" Written by Buronson, Art by Ryoichi Ikegami; "Dance Till Tomorrow" by Naoki Yamamoto; "Hearbroken Angels" by Masahiko Kikuni; "Black & White" by Taiyo Matsumoto; and "Banana Fish" by Akimi Yoshida. 128 Pages, B&W. *18+ Mature Readers Only* Cover price $5.95.

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Cover art by Al Rio. Revelations!, script by David Quinn, art by Al Rio; Purgatori returns to the ruins of New York City where she finds some unlikely allies in her struggle with Metatron. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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"Magnum Force The Final Round: Hate" - Is this the end of Quantum and Woody? As a result of their adventure last issue, the heroes dissolve their partnership and head to Paris, where they find themselves hunted by police (they DID brutally attack and nearly kill a global financier, remember?). Believe it or not, the French police actually capture our "no longer the worst super hero team" and throw them in jail, where they are bailed out by the last person either of them would expect to see. It's enough to make a couple of reluctant super heroes resume their heroic identities for one final showdown with Magnum and the deadly Warlocke. Script by Christopher Priest, with art and cover by Mark Bright and Greg Adams. FC, 32 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

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1st printing. Collects Quantum and Woody (1997-1999) #9-12. Written by Christopher Priest. Art by Mark Bright. Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $7.95.

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"Heir of Magneto!" The Siege of Wundagore Part 4 of 5. Double-sized issue. Guest-starring the Heroes for Hire. Script by John Ostrander and Joe Edkin. Pencils by Derec Aucoin. Inks by Rich Faber, Don Hillsman, Hector Collazo, Harry Candelario, and Scott Elmer. Cover by Derec Aucoin and John Dell. Story continues from Heroes for Hire (1997 1st series) #16. The situation is grim inside Wundagore Mountain after Quicksilver and the Heroes for Hire went down to defeat at the hands of Exodus and the Man-Beast! Pietro is in chains in the citadel dungeon, and the High Evolutionary is nowhere to be found! But a shadowy stranger helps the mutant speedster escape by channeling his latent power of magnetism! Once free Quicksilver knows what to do: steal Isotope E from the Man-Beast! And then free the Heroes for Hire and roust up the Knights of Wundagore! So the battle lines are drawn for another epic clash inside the majestic citadel: the lightning-fast avenger, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, Ant-Man, She-Hulk, Thena, and the Black Knight vs. Exodus and his army of acolytes! Do the heroes have enough firepower to win the second time around? Only if Quicksilver will use the powerful Isotope E... on himself! Story continues in Heroes for Hire (1997 1st series) Annual #1 (aka Heroes for Hire & Quicksilver Annual 1998). Appearances by the White Tiger, Bova, Nestor, Amelia Voght, Decay, Gargouille, Katu Kath, Projector, Scanner, Unuscione, Fabian Cortez, and the Kleinstock Brothers. (Note: This issue features a gatefold cover recapping the events of last issue and Heroes for Hire #16.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.99.

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Ravage! - Written by Glenn Greenberg. Art and Cover by Rick Leonardi & Dan Green. Concluding the senses-shattering saga that introduces an all-new monster into the Hulk canon! As Bruce Banner struggles to find a way to stop this new menace, he finds himself captured by General Ross and Major Talbot -- and this time, they're not letting him get away! Who, then, can stop the wild rampage of the creature known as Ravage?! Plus: a shock ending! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $1.99.

Cover art by Cliff Galbraith. Vengeance Day part one, script by Cliff Galbraith and Time Bird (as the Huja Brothers), art by Cliff Galbraith (as the Huja Brothers); Rosco plans on getting revenge on some of his enemies, with impunity. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Nonesuch Nonsense Netters Not for Nonprofit, Part 4. Story by Rosearik Rikki Simons. Art and cover by Tavisha Wolfgarth. Sci-fi comedy as a hapless teen and his anthropomorphic cat become involved in virtual-reality hijinks. Collin and Catreece face exploding virtual pets in their final confrontation with the deranged panda executive Mr. Pandawiener. Final issue of the series. 24 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.95.

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This issue: Terri Windling - Magical Creatures; Knight's Quest by Fiona Kelleghan; Zombie Love by David Sandner; John Carpenter's Vampires; Dungeons & Tombs - Adventures in Fantasy Gaming. Cover price $3.99.

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Cover art by Sal Velluto and Butch Guice. Secrets & Lies starring Mitch Shelly (Resurrection Man), Deadman, Phantom Stranger, Cain, and Abel, script by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, pencils by Jim Calafiore and Sal Velluto, inks by Ken Branch and Bob Almond; Mitch has a near death experience and enters the land of Dreams. 32 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover by Staz Johnson and Danny Miki. The Stranger, script by Chuck Dixon, art by Staz Johnson and Stan Woch; Tim's pals tell him about a monster they saw; Stephanie and her mom visit a counselor and an adoption agency; Steeljacket, sans body armor, captures Ives and Hudson. 36 pgs., full color. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

This item was sent out to members of the media to promote Paramount Pictures' "Rugrats Movie" starring the voices of E.G. Daily, Christine Cavanaugh, Kath Soucie, Cheryl Chase, Cree Summer, Tara Charendoff, and Charlie Adler, along with guest stars David Spade, Whoopi Goldberg, Margaret Cho, Busta Rhymes, and Tim Curry. It includes a synopsis, list of characters, promotional information, and introduction to the actors. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 9-in. x 12-in., 24 pages, B&W.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "Fish Schtick," script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Trying to compete with an attractive competitive swimmer who has caught Harvey's eye, Sabrina accidentally turns herself into a fish. "Cats & Robbers," script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Salem gets involved in the escape of two fugitive bank robbers. "Seat Treat," script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Sabrina tries to use magic to get her and her aunts better seats at the circus. "Ocean Front Property," script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jon D'Agostino; At the beach, Esmeralda uses magic to build an ornate sand castle, then shrinks herself and Sabrina so they can have fun in it. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.75.

Cover photo by Gavin Wilson and Richard Bruning. The Goblin: Act Two of Four, script by Steven T. Seagle, art by Guy Davis; The city that never sleeps gets an evil new reason to stay awake at night; Wesley Dodds, the Golden Age Sandman, feels powerless in his attempts to stop the shriveled child-creature known as the Goblin and its nightmarish nighttime missions; And while Wesley's paramour Dian Belmont might be the one person who could intervene in his personal hell and help stop Manhattan's latest wave of terror, another man has drawn her attention away from heart and home. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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Story and art by Erik Larsen. The battle rages out of control, as the Elder Gods pass judgment! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

1st printing. Story and art by Jill Thompson. Last Halloween, Scary Godmother and Hannah taught Jimmy a lesson in good holiday manners. Now, not only does Jimmy know monsters really exist, but he's convinced they're coming back to get him! How will he save himself? By stopping Halloween from coming, of course! Will his dreadful plan succeed, or will Hannah save her monster pals from the revenge of Jimmy? Featuring an all-new cover, and a sweet low price! Hardcover, 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

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The Official Magazine of the Sci-Fi Channel. Special issue on the original Star Trek series; Buffy the Vampire Slayer; and more. 8-in. x 10-7/8 in.; full color; 84 slick pages. Cover price $3.99.

David Duchovny (X-Files), Deep Space Nine, Babylon 5, Star Trek: Voyager, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Xena, Hercules, Sliders, Earth: Final Conflict, and more. 8-in. x 10.75-in.; full color; 68 pages on slick paper. Cover price $4.99.

Vol. 4 # 6. Fall preview, Avengers, Sliders, Blade, Disturbing Behavior, and more. 8-in. x 10.75-in.; full color; 76 pages. Cover price $3.99.

When the Mystery, Inc. gang visits the rodeo, they can't decide which is scarier--the shadowy ghost, or the rootin'-tootin' rodeo clowns. The back-up story is scary in a different way, as Scooby lands alone on a South Pacific island and is mistaken for the legendary enemy of...the Volcano Demon! Written by Michael Kraiger and Chris Duffy. Art by Tim Harkins and various. Cover by Joe Staton. FC, 32 pg. Cover price $1.99.

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"Acquisitions" The Gathering of Five Part 1 of 5. Script by Todd Dezago. Pencils by Joe Bennett. Inks by Ralph Cabrera. At the Technomancer Building, Norman Osborn launches his next sinister scheme! And this underhanded plot involves gathering five ancient artifacts of untold power! However the Green Goblin's alter ego doesn't have all five in his possession yet! So he sends Override to the Technomancer HQ to get another piece! But the eagle-eyed web-slinger spots Override and decides to check out the Technomancer trouble himself! In the meantime Mary Jane receives a phone call... asking if she wants to return to the modeling business! Story continues in Amazing Spider-Man 440. Cameo appearances by Anna Watson, Joe Robertson, Alison Mongrain, and Scrier. (Notes: This issue features a gatefold cover. The Gathering of Five storyline was reprinted in 2013 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man The Gathering of Five.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.99.

Written by Sergio Aragones and Mark Evanier. Art and cover by Sergio Aragones. The famous Mexican holiday Dia De Los Muertos has become a fascination of North Americans from coast to coast, and now Sergio Aragonés demystifies the festival in an enlightening and hilarious one-shot. When everyone else is gearing up for Halloween, get a little exotic with Sergio, Mark, and Dark Horse, with our bizarre celebration of the Day of the Dead. Don't forget your maracas. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Issue 43 - October, 1998. Softcover, 8.5" x 11.5", 146 pages, full color.

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Dangerous Love: Part 1 of 7 – Story and art by Masakazu Katsura. Masakazu Katsura is one of the most admired manga artists in comics today. And Dark Horse and Studio Proteus are bringing his fabulous creation, Shadow Lady, to you at the insanely low cover price of $2.50! In Gray City, a different world exists between night and day. It is in this city of crime and corruption where we find our unlikely heroine. Aimi Komori is a shy girl, but a shy girl with a secret; her magic eyeshadow transforms her into Shadow Lady, an infamous thief who sees Gray City as her own personal playground. Along with her sidekick, De-Mo, Shadow Lady turns the menacing metropolis upside down. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Man in the Pointed Hat!" Story, art and cover by Cecil Fernando. The continuation of the introspective series revolving around a mysterious cabin that brings the past to life. A writer taking a little R&R in the cabin finds herself reliving her childhood and facing repressed memories of her father, a fascinating, mysterious and threatening figure. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

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Chris Moeller painted art Cover price $2.95.

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Cover by Matt Martin and Barry Gregory. Story by Mark Seifert and William Christensen. Inside art by Rick Lyon. B&W art. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

Nude Cover by Matt Martin. Story by Mark Seifert and William Christensen. Inside art by Rick Lyon. B&W art. Mature readers. Cover price $6.00.

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"Couplings!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Jon J. Muth. The Silver Surfer and Tenebrae are completely at the mercy of the diabolical Psycho-Man. Will these bitter enemies work together to escape or are they forever destined to try and destroy one another. Cover price $1.99.