Comic books January 1999

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "The Green Book!" Collects Thieves and Kings (1994-2005) #7-16. Story and art by Mark Oakley. This volume relives the last two years of the wily thief's story and introduces both the wizard Quinton Zempfester and his young apprentice, Heath Wingwhit. Follow Rubel as he strives against the prince's magical army, and as the mysterious Shadow Lady struggles to earn his trust! Also includes the Wizard of Millbrook strips, not reprinted since issue #2. Softcover, 260 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.50.

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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.

Midnight Doyle cover (non-nude). Cover price $4.95.

Midnight Doyle Nude cover. Cover price $6.00.

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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.

All about Action Figure collecting, Star Wars, Aliens, Marty Abrams on Mego Cover price $5.95.

Tomart's guide to Disney collecting, sculptures by David Kracov Cover price $6.00.

Part (technically issue #8) of Top Shelfs self-titled anthology series. This issue includes art and stories by Garret Izumi, Actus Tragicus, Dylan Horrocks, Dean Haspiel, Mike Diana, Josh Simmons, Mack White, Craig Thompson, Dylan Williams, and Matt Madden. Despite the title, only a few of the stories are circus-themed. Edited by Brett Warnock. Swell wraparound cover by Christine Shields. Mature readers. Black and white with some color pages; 176 pages. Cover price $14.95. Cover price $14.95.

1st prinitng. Art by Alex Toth. Edited by Manuel Auad. Introduction by Jim Warren. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $24.95.

Cover by Andi Watson. Stories and art by Andi Watson, Ariel Schrag, Gene Yang, Jeff Levine, Jim Hill, Leslee Parker, Michael Bresnahan, Scott Mills, Stephanie Gladden, Tim Lowery and Tony Consiglio. Slave Labors anthology has various indie cartoonists focusing on the downside of love and romance. Love and Romance; Loser; Warming Up Antarctica; Caveman; Freight Train of Love; True Wedding Funnies; First Date; One Night; Faith, Hope and Love; Love Song; Hasshahat in Love. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $4.95.

In this special 75th issue: New Star Wars toys! Plus: Her Name is Cat; Transformers Jets; AD&D; WWF; Filmation's Ghostbusters; Island of Misfit Toys; and Puppet Master review! Cover price $5.95.

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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.

Based on the movie. By Brian McNulty & Mike Turney. Cover price $2.50.

January 2, 1999. Cover: Diane Sawyer and Barbara Walters. Inside: Walters/Sawyer interview; the year in cheers; Keith Jackson; Tailwind (part 2); Meredith Monroe ("Dawson's Creek"). Cover price $1.49.

January 9, 1999. Winter Preview: "Family Guy," "Zoe, Duncan, Jack & Jane," "The Sopranos," "Dilbert," "Futurama," "Batman Beyond," and more; Chris Rock and D.L. Hugley; Tailwind (part 3). Cover price $1.49.

January 16, 1999. Cover: Rick Schroder ("NYPD Blue"); Richard Pryor tribute; Katie Holmes ("Dawson's Creek"); Tailwind (Part 4); Mike Tyson; Batman news. Cover price $1.49.

January 23, 1999. 50 Funniest TV Mometns of All Time; Tammy Wynette Salute.; review of "Homicide." Cover price $1.49.

TV Guide Awards cover. January 30, 1999. TV Guide Awards; Super Bowl; Best Friends featuring Alyson Hannigan ("Buffy the VampireSlayer") and others. Cover price $1.49.

Paul Gross (Due South), Nana Visitor (Deep Space Nine), Damian London (Babylon 5), quatermass III, Slan Davies (Jonathan Creek), Highlander. Cover price $4.99.

Wander Star Robert E. Howard Library of Classics: Book 4 - 1st printing. Written by Robert E. Howard. Forward and art by Frank Frazetta. This volume collects seven stories and five poems from the creator of Conan the Barbarian. Plus, an essay from the noted French scholar, Patrice Louinet; a section with excepts from Howard's letters to H.P. Lovecraft in which he discusses "barbarism vs. civilization;" and a complete set of textual notes. Hardcover, 320 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $50.00.

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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.

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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.

Written and illustrated by Toshio Maeda. 6.5" x 10". 30 pages. Black and white. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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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.

by Steven Grant, David Conway, and Louis Small, Jr.

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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.

Pantha Limited Edition cover by Mark Texiera. "Home Is Where The Hate Is!" written by Steven Grant with art by Patrick Zircher and "The Year Of The Cat" written by David Conway with art by Mike Mayhew. Full color, 32 pages, slick paper stock. Mature readers.

Limited Edition Virgin cover by Patrick Zircher. "Home Is Where The Hate Is!" written by Steven Grant with art by Patrick Zircher and "The Year Of The Cat" written by David Conway with art by Mike Mayhew. Full color, 32 pages, slick paper stock. Mature readers.

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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.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "Movie Madness," script by George Gladir, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Rich Koslowski; Veronica and her friends give Mr. Lodge ideas for his new movie complex. "When Old Is New," script by Bob Bolling, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rich Koslowski; Veronica helps Miss Grundy select clothes for her cruise. "Complimentary Cat," script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Rudy Lapick; Salem calls the dogcatcher. "When Im Calling Yooou," script by Joe Edwards, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Rich Koslowski. "Present Tense," script by Joe Edwards, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rich Koslowski; Veronica is furious at Archie after she sees him with Betty in a pet store. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.75.

"The Minx" by Peter Milligan, Sean Phillips, and Kent Williams. "Transmetropolitan" by Neil Gaiman and Jeff Jones. "Sandman Mystery Theatre" by Steven T. Seagle and Paul Rivoche. "Books of Magic" by Peter Gross and Jason Lutes. "Scene of the Crime" by Ed Brubaker and Michael Lark. "The Invisbles: Paper Dolls" by Grant Morrison, Phil Jimenez, and Kevin Nowlan. "Nevada" by Steve Gerber and Phil Winslade. "The Dreaming" by Caitlan R. Kiernan and Teddy Kristiansen. "Hellblazer" by Garth Ennis and Glynn Dillon. Cover by Mike and Laura Allred. Edgy Winter by Warren Ellis and Darick Robertson Cover price $6.95.

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