Comic books January 1999

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Add to cart CGC 9.8 $50.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more; See item notes Bottom left corner cracked. Label #0633618006 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Art by John Lucas Cover price $4.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Metafrog. Stories from the surreal yet unnervingly real world of Martin Nitram. Softcover, 108 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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The Silence of Friends - Story, Art and Cover by Terry Moore. Francine is very upset when she sees the pictures of her that Katchoo has put up for display at Katchoo's opening. Thinking that everyone is looking at her differently, Francine packs her bags and leaves, never saying goodbye to a distraught and heart-broken Katchoo. Characters in this issue: Katchoo; Francine; David; Freddie Femur; Casey Femur; Carolyn Hobbs. 24 pages, B&W. (Note: Part 5 of Sanctuary.) Cover price $2.75.

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Story, art and wraparound cover by Lillian (L.G.X.) Mousli. An anthropomorphic slice-of-life drama, the first work in English from German cartoonist Lillian Mousli. Wealthy Penny follows a stray cat to the wrong side of the tracks, where she meets Paul, whose family life is just as traumatic as hers. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Mark Schultz and Michael Ryan. Art by Roger Petersen. Cover by Mark Schultz. Krill Stromer is captured, and now Senator Malcolm Kenneally has extracted the final equation necessary to complete his XB-023. While the nascent Storm Force 10, allied with the technological might of the mysterious Nishakawa Corporation, rushes to her rescue, Krill learns more of her ancient heritage as she fights for her life against a mutated creature. Our high adventure on the high seas begins building to a shattering crescendo! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Demolition Run: Part 2 of 2. "Crash & Burn!" Guest-starring the Guardian. Story by Karl Kesel. Art by Tom Grummett and Ray Kryssing. The Demolition Run, a tale inspired by Jack "The King" Kirby himself, continues and Roxy's back! Can Superboy and Roxy survive long enough to catch up on old times or will the most dangerous race on any planet be the death of them both? Cover price $1.99.

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Cover pencils by Leonard Kirk, inks by Robin Riggs. Hall Hath No Furies. . ., script by Peter David, pencils by Leonard Kirk, inks by Robin Riggs; After a fight, the Furies capture Twilight and take her to Apokolips; Supergirl follows, using her shunt power. 40 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

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1st appearance of Outburst. "Introducing Outburst!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Scot Eaton and Joe Rubinstein. Meet the new hero in Metropolis - Outburst. And his identity is a pleasant surprise (here's a hint: Superman saved his family from Doomsday back in Superman (1987- ) #74). Story continues in Adventures of Superman (1939-2006) #564. Cover price $1.99.

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Cover pencils by Rick Burchett, inks by Terry Austin. How Much Can One Man Hate?, script by Mark Millar, pencils by Aluir Amancio, inks by Terry Austin; Superior-Man seems to be mightier than Superman, but Luthor has brainwashed Metallo and given him this new identity for his own purposes. Based on the WB cartoon series. 40 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

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Elseworlds. Writer/artist John Byrne gives "World's Finest" team a whole new meaning in this compelling Prestige Elseworlds miniseries! In the Golden Age, the arrival of Superman and the debut of the Batman begin to have a radical effect on the world around them. In the first two chapters, vigilantes Superman and Batman battle the Ultra-Humanite's runaway robot at the 1939 Metropolis World's Fair, and have a showdown with Luthor and the Joker in 1949, each rendered in an homage to the style that dominated the comics of those years. Written, drawn and cover by John Byrne. FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format. Cover price $4.95.

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1st printing. Story by Paul Dini. Art by Alex Ross. The Man of Steel in a beautiful oversized one-shot - featuring a cardstock cover with a metallic fifth-color ink. As the holiday season approaches, Clark Kent reflects on the poverty suffered by so many throughout the world and decides to use his vast power to feed the starving and impovershed masses. But as Superman sets out to accomplish the impossible, he encounters unexpected resistance to his humanitarian efforts. Softcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

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2nd and later printings. Story by Paul Dini. Art by Alex Ross. The Man of Steel in a beautiful oversized one-shot - featuring a cardstock cover with a metallic fifth-color ink. As the holiday season approaches, Clark Kent reflects on the poverty suffered by so many throughout the world and decides to use his vast power to feed the starving and impovershed masses. But as Superman sets out to accomplish the impossible, he encounters unexpected resistance to his humanitarian efforts. Softcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

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The 2-part miniseries concludes! The Silver Banshee continues her quest for redemption as, on Halloween night in Metropolis, she's granted an audience with the one person who can grant her a new lease on life. But that person's a thief who's run afoul of both Superman and the dread sorceress known as Hecate! Written by Dan Brereton. Art by Joyce Chin and Andy Lanning. Painted cover by Dan Brereton. FC, 32 pg. Cover price $2.25.

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1st printing. Written by Les Daniels. Art by Chip Kidd. Photographs by Geoff Spear. A wonderful look at the origins of arguably the greatest super hero of all time - Superman! Hardcover, 96 pages, full color.

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Creative Differences - Written by Jon Bogdanove. Art and Cover by Jon Bogdanove & Dennis Janke. It's a maniacal monster party when Simyan and Mokkari -- two of Darkseid's most diabolical minions -- are hired by Morgan Edge! His plan: To have the duo create a creature factory in the WGBS sub-basement...a factory that Edge hopes will create a rival for Superman! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.99.

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Cover art by Mick McMahon. Escape From New York, script by Alan Grant, art by Mick McMahon; The world continues to change around Curtis, but there are others who've also been left behind; Unfortunately they're very much in the persecuted minority. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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Reprints stories from the 1966-1978 Teen Titans series. Cover price $4.95.

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Cover art has a monster with a boy on his back. Cover price $2.50.

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Variant Cover - 1st printing. Collects Terminator: Endgame (1992) #1-3. Written by James Robinson. Art by Jackson Guice and John Beatty. He said he'd be back! The long out-of-print finale of the original Dark Horse Terminator run is finally available in one volume. In 1984, Sarah Connor is about to give birth to the savior-to-be of humankind's future. But in the 21st Century, the monstrous supercomputer SkyNet has one last chance to ensure its own future -- by sending its last man-machine across time to terminate Sarah before John Connor can be born. With an unexpected ending that longtime Terminator fans will enjoy, Endgame features a taut, cinematic script by Eisner Award winner James Robinson (Starman, Leave It to Chance) and detailed, action-packed visuals by Jackson Guice and John Beatty. Endgame marks the end of the original Terminator era with a bang -- lots of them! Softcover, 80 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

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Written by Jamie Delano. Art and cover by David Lloyd. Mysteriously marooned in an unnamed ocean, Ishmael is rescued by pirates and sold into slavery. His past is a blank. Equipped only with courage, a talent for action heroics and the inspiration of a half-remembered love, he must flirt with the sinister tentacles of Hydracorp to win his freedom. The Territory is a land of wonder and fear; hidden in its dark heart, a haunting truth that Ishmael is driven to discover. But there are no maps to The Territory. Those who would explore it must draw their own. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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"Deception!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Hercules. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by John Romita, Jr. And Klaus Jansen. Thor and Hercules have arrived on fabled Mount Olympus only to find the home of the Olympian Gods ravaged. But even worse is the news they are met with from Lord Zeus himself. For it was the Asgardians who attacked Olympus. Refusing to believe such heresy, Thor vows to find the true culprits behind the fall of Asgard and Olympus. Hercules' story continues in Thunderbolts #22. Cover price $1.99.

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Snowman cover. Cover price $4.95.

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"Decisions Part 3: Taking a Stand" Guest-starring Hercules. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Mark Bagley and Scott Hanna. It's official: Hawkeye is the new leader of the Thunderbolts! But before he takes over, Clint Barton gives one edict to his future charges! Anyone on the team that has previously committed a murder... must turn himself or herself into the police! Are there any past killers on the T-Bolts? Just one (that Hawkeye knows of): MACH-1! However any action on that front is postponed, once Hercules busts into the T-Bolts' cabin! The Lion of Olympus is enraged and craving revenge against Atlas (for the events of Avengers 274)! And nothing or no one is going to stop him! Wow, the Thunderbolts vs. the Prince of Power! Good luck to Marvel's Most Wanted! Thunderbolts Lineup: Atlas, Hawkeye, Jolt, MACH-1, Moonstone, and Songbird. (Notes: The T-Bolts appear next in the Thunderbolts Wizard Edition also known as Thunderbolts #0; and then meet the Avengers for the second time in Avengers (3rd series) #12. This issue features a gatefold cover.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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Cover by Dave Gibbons. Year Of The Bastard 5: Love, script by Warren Ellis, art by Darick Robertson and Rodney Ramos; The newly famous Spider deals with a disquieting turn in his personal life as the election heats up to a fever pitch; The result: Spider prepares for a last-ditch campaign of sabotage. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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1st Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Lust for Life!" Collects Transmetropolitan (1997-2002) #4-12.

Written by Warren Ellis. Art by Darick Robertson, DeMulder, and Rodney Ramos.

Outlaw journalist Spider Jerusalem causes more trouble than ever in the second Transmetropolitan trade paperback of the popular series. Spider rants his way through self-contained stories about television, politics, and religion. Plus, in the 3-part 'Freeze Me With Your Kiss,' Spider finds himself on the run from hitmen/kidnappers who have his ex-wife's frozen head, a misshapen creature claiming to be his son, and a talking police dog that wants to rip him to shreds.

Softcover, 208 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.95.

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1st Edition - Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "Lust for Life!" Collects Transmetropolitan (1997-2002) #4-12.

Written by Warren Ellis. Art by Darick Robertson, DeMulder, and Rodney Ramos.

Outlaw journalist Spider Jerusalem causes more trouble than ever in the second Transmetropolitan trade paperback of the popular series. Spider rants his way through self-contained stories about television, politics, and religion. Plus, in the 3-part 'Freeze Me With Your Kiss,' Spider finds himself on the run from hitmen/kidnappers who have his ex-wife's frozen head, a misshapen creature claiming to be his son, and a talking police dog that wants to rip him to shreds.

Softcover, 208 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.95.

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"Eve of Destruction!" Something very familiar and unpleasant hits the fan when the Queen succeeds in calling all of the Ninety Nine demons at once. The odds against the Angels just went. Of course, that's if Storm and Fire Angel can convince Teresa to return to the trio! Written by Kevin Maguire, with art by Chris Batista, Jamal Igle and Charles Yoakum. Cover by Kevin Maguire and Charles Yoakum. FC, 32 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover by Chris Bachalo. Hunt For Xavier part 3: "When You're Unwanted," script by Steve Seagle, pencils by Chris Bachalo, inks by Art Thibert and Tim Townsend; The hunt for Xavier leads the X-Men to Alcatraz where they run up against a new brotherhood of mutants trained by Charlie himself; Xavier reveals that the enemy is the sentient Cerebro. The story continues from X-MEN #82, and continues in X-MEN #83. The letters page contains a statement of ownership--average print run 386,992; average paid circulation 233,656. 46 pgs., full color. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $56.00 View scans Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-167B932-010

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Cover by Chris Bachalo. Hunt For Xavier part 5: "Escape From Alcatraz," script by Ralph Macchio, plot by Steve Seagle, pencils by Leinil Francis Yu (first work on the series), inks by Tim Townsend and Edgar Tadeo; The X-Men defeat one of Cerebro's aspects, but the battle is far from over. The story continues from X-Men #83 and is continued in X-MEN #84. 38 pgs., full color. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

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Cover art by Don Rosa. Photograph of a statuette based on Carl Barks' painting "The Expert." Memories starring Uncle Scrooge, script by John Lustig, art by Vicar; Magica causes Scrooge to lose his memory and become a spendthrift. Bruce Hamilton Tells The Real Story Behind The Expert's Gold Coin--The Year That Was 1996 article. Another Look Through The Mirror--The Year That Was 1935 article. The Code Of Duckburg starring Donald Duck, script and art by Carl Barks. The Icy Touch starring Mickey Mouse, script and art by Noel Van Horn. Pawns Of The Loup Garou starring Uncle Scrooge, script by Carl Barks, art by Carl Barks (layouts) and Tony Strobl. An article about Carl Barks meeting fellow duck creator Don Rosa in 1998. Uncle Scrooge painting by Barks. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

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Led by the mysterious woman known as the Baroness, the vampires' campaign of terror gets personal when Joey Chapman's best friend, Kenneth Crichton--grandson of the original Union Jack and son of the heroine Spitfire--becomes a key figure in the Baroness's sinister scheme! What could they want with poor Kenneth, and how does it all relate to the century-spanning tradition of the hero called Union Jack? Find out in this month's vein-draining bloodfest as the race for the Holy Grail continues! Written by Ben Raab and John Cassaday. Art and cover by John Cassaday. Cover price $2.99.

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The Hairpin Murders: Part 1 of 2 - Story and art by Stan Sakai. It's a whodunit feudal style as Usagi is caught up in a mystery when he befriends a police inspector investigating the murders of prominent merchants. The clues lead into their past and to a broken trust. Can Usagi and the detective discover the idenity of the next victim before it's too late? Will justice prevail? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Edited by Russ Cochran. Cover by Wally Wood. Stories by Joe Orlando, Bernie Krigstein, Graham Ingels, and Reed Crandall. Swashbuckling tales of adventure, heroism, mortal combat and deeds of Valor! Reprinted from the original EC series. Ad for Comic Book Market Place #66. Ad for Xena trading cards and Spirit: The New Adventures. 36 pages, full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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Conway//Grant; Two cover variants released in eqial quantities. Vampirella in her new porcupine costume. What does it all mean? Cover price $2.95.

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Titled Pantha, Pantha girl in a cage Cover price $2.95.

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The "Pumpkin Ride" heats up, and then some, as the Vamps battle the team of vampire assassins sent to execute Skeeter, and Hank Gallagher becomes a living magnet for supernatural entities. And on an evening when all spirits run free, that can be a useful thing indeed. Written by Elaine Lee. Art by William Simpson. Cover by Frank Quitely. Mature Readers. FC, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

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Color/B&W, 8 pages (cover to cover), slick paper stock.

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Created, written, and illustrated by Scott Morse. B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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68 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.