Comic books December 1999

Nude Variant. Al Rio and his luscious women exposed! This two issue series traces the roots of Rio's art, from his how-to-draw lessons, to his sultry Playboy Magazine pin-up art, up to his smash hit Image Comics series Exposure! 6.75 x 10.25, 52 pages, b&w. Cover price $6.00.

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An Image Comic (S) David Campiti (A) Al Rio (C) Mickey Clausen Gen13 artist Al Rio blazes into his second on-time/every-time issue! In "Mirrors to the Soul," those fabulous babes ? researcher Lisa Shannon and cop Shawna Diaz ? surrender their jobs to launch Para*Tech Research and uncover two maddening mysteries! One: A beautiful wife whose very soul is being ripped from her being, Two: Horrifying monsters who attack humans possessing a certain secret ? and Lisa is their next target! BONUS: This issue reveals the lost story pages from the rare ashcan edition. This issue unveils part one of a multi-part adventure with perhaps the sexiest comics action babes of all-time! NOTE: This issue will ship in 50/50 quantities with an alternate photo cover starring Playboy's Lorissa McComas as "Shawna Diaz" and the tantalizing Tabitha as "Lisa Shannon." FC, 32pg" Cover price $2.50.

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An Image Comic (S) David Campiti (A) Al Rio (C) Mickey Clausen Gen13 artist Al Rio blazes into his second on-time/every-time issue! In "Mirrors to the Soul," those fabulous babes ? researcher Lisa Shannon and cop Shawna Diaz ? surrender their jobs to launch Para*Tech Research and uncover two maddening mysteries! One: A beautiful wife whose very soul is being ripped from her being, Two: Horrifying monsters who attack humans possessing a certain secret ? and Lisa is their next target! BONUS: This issue reveals the lost story pages from the rare ashcan edition. This issue unveils part one of a multi-part adventure with perhaps the sexiest comics action babes of all-time! NOTE: This issue will ship in 50/50 quantities with an alternate photo cover starring Playboy's Lorissa McComas as "Shawna Diaz" and the tantalizing Tabitha as "Lisa Shannon." FC, 32pg" Cover price $2.50.

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Countdown to Extinction, Part 5. Story, art and cover by Shawntae Howard. Superhero science fiction adventure in a world of anthropomorphic animals. Phenixs team must defend Lost Angels City against the evil designs of Mahn. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Written and illustrated by Ted McKeever; painted cover by McKeever In stores October 27. Writer/artist Ted McKeever (INDUSTRIAL GOTHIC, SUPERMAN'S METROPOLIS) explores an unforgettable afterlife in a haunting VERTIGO miniseries. As the mystery woman called Faith adjusts to life after death -- in the urban netherworld of Murr -- her new companions are watched by demons and attacked by angels. The key to it all is a murderer who's figured out how to kill the already-dead souls of the people of Murr. But whose side is the killer on? MATURE READERS FC, 32 pg. (2 of 5)" Cover price $2.50.

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cover by PAUL RYAN & al milgrom TOM DEFALCO/PAUL RYAN/al milgrom Guest starring Spider-Girl! Determined to solve the mysterious disappearance of Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman, the wingless Wizard sends his Warriors to kidnap Franklin Richards! Unfortunately for the bad guys, the Richards' boy has a date with a certain web-spinning stunner! Now it's Psilord and Spider-Girl vs. Freefall, Bullet, Impact and Binder! By the way, the Surgeon General has asked us to warn anyone with a heart condition to avoid our shocking last page!" Cover price $1.99.

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Direct Edition. Written by Chris Claremont; Penciler Salvador Larroca; Inker Art Thibert. This special story begins a chain of events that will change not only the FF, but the Marvel Universe too! Dr. Doom-and Heroes Reborn: Doomsday- are comming, and this issue lights the fuse! Cover price $1.99.

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Newsstand Edition. Written by Chris Claremont; Penciler Salvador Larroca; Inker Art Thibert. This special story begins a chain of events that will change not only the FF, but the Marvel Universe too! Dr. Doom-and Heroes Reborn: Doomsday- are comming, and this issue lights the fuse! Cover price $2.49.

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Story and artwork by Koh Kawarajima. 6.5" x 10", 48 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $3.50.

Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. Articles and Stories. Softcover, 8-in. x 10 3/4-in., 70 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos.) Cover price $4.95.

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Midwest Comic Company Variant Cover by Michael Turner.

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Top Cow Comics (W Michael Turner/Bill O'Neil (P) Michael Turner (I) Joe Weems (C) Jonathan D. Smith Cannon Hawke confronts Killian! US and Japanese tensions continue to mount! And Aspen doesn't know who to trust. Sound familiar? These special events first took place in issues 6 and 7 of Michael Turner's hit series Fathom which are now collected together for the first time! Don't miss out on this very special collected edition! FC48 pages" Cover price $5.95.

Volume 8 - #8 - December 03, 1999 - Linda Blair (Exorcist Babe) ? The Exorcist star Linda Blair recalls the film's controversy, her behind-the-scenes transitions, her Oscar nomination, and the developments of her film career as the Empress of Exploitation in films like Savage Streets, Chained Heat, and Bedroom Eyes II. Plus, Sissy Spacek recalls her prom night in the 1976 classic Carrie. " Cover price $5.95.

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Volume 8 - #9 - December 24, 1999 - 007 (Bond Babe) ? A Holiday gift for 007 addicts! Meet the Bond babes of the superspy's latest liaison, The World Is Not Enough. Get up and personal with Denise Richards (Wild Things, Starship Troopers) and French-fried bombshell Sophie Marceau (Braveheart). Plus, a special bonus: an extremely candid chat with the elusive Lana Wood (Plenty O'Toole from Diamonds Are Forever). Also, meet Shannon Lee, actress and daughter of screen legend Bruce Lee, who remembers her Dad and discusses her kinetic roles. Joy Harmon offers some naughty nostalgia with recollections of Village of the Giants, Cool Hand Luke, One Way Wahini, Young Dillinger, et al. And producer Becky LeBeau discusses the operation of her Soft Bodies video enterprise. (Cinefantastique) MATURE READERS Magazine" Cover price $5.95.

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Cover art by Carla Speed McNeil. Untitled The King o' the Cats story, script and art by Carla Speed McNeil; Jaeger tells an English folk tale. The King Of The Cats (Part One), script and art by Carla Speed McNeil; Jaeger seeks employment at an amusement park. 28 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Chapter II: Part 2!"

Story and art by Mamoru Nagano. English adaptation by John Wisnom.

Across the five star systems, known as the "Joker Systems," kingdoms dot the heavens like stars. Knights, known as "Headliners," control giant robots called Mortar Heads to protect the sanctity of each kingdom. Bound to the knights are the fatimas, fabricated humanoids who possess expanded mental abilities that make it possible for Headliners to control their robotic armor. One of the Galaxy's most prestigious fatima meights, Dr. Chrome Ballanche, completes the work on his final two masterpieces, Lachesis and Clotho, only to have to take them into custody by the local lord! He is a depraved upstart merchant by the name of Grand Duke Juba Bardiam, and he covets the two fatimas to satisfy his outlandish lecheries. Ballanche has no one to turn to for help, but his longtime friend Ladios Sopp to save his two daughters from Juba's slimy clutches.

Softcover (Saddle Stitched), 9 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 80 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.98.

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Written by Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn; art by Paul Pelletier and Jose Marzan, Jr. ; cover by Steve Lightle In stores October 27. The new Flash meets the one-man Rogues' Gallery named Replicant! We learned his origin in THE FLASH Secret Files #2, but the new Flash doesn't have that advantage when he faces the villain -- who has the powers of Heat Wave, Captain Cold, Mirror Master, and more -- all wrapped up in one deadly package! FC, 32 pg." Cover price $1.99.

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Written by Mark Waid and Tom Peyer; art and cover by Barry Kitson. The Silver Age Flash and Green Lantern team up with their Golden Age predecessors as the thrilling miniseries continues! When two Flashes -- Barry Allen and Jay Garrick -- and two Green Lanterns -- Hal Jordan and Alan Scott -- take a vactaion together, what could possibly go wrong? It's a danger-filled vacation trip to end all vacation trips as the greatest heroes of one age try to guide their young namesakes to a glorious destiny! FC, 32 pg. (3 of 6)" Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Pat McGreal; art by Norm Breyfogle; cover by Stuart Immonen and Jose Marzan, Jr. ELSEWORLDS. A Flash who can't walk -- much less run -- must face an incredible threat in an incredible Elseworlds miniseries! Once he was the Flash, the Fastest Man Alive. Now, crippled from the neck down by the b* that would have killed President Kennedy, the wheelchair-bound Barry Allen's mind is the only thing capable of incredible speed. But will that be enough to foil the plans of the immortal villain Vandal Savage who plans to use a mysterious artifact to gain access to the power of the Speed Force? FC, 32 pg. (1 of 3) Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Bill Willingham, Jim Woodring and Devin Grayson; art by Willingham, Randy DuBurke and Phil Jimenez; cover by John Mueller In stores October 27. A collection of dark treats to add to your bag of Halloween loot. A costume shop and its clients are not who they appear to be in "It Takes a Village" (written and illustrated by Bill Willingham); a man's harrowing experience in a surreal world masks an even more disturbing, sadistic secret in "The Toy" (written by Jim Woodring with art by Randy DuBurke); and a street celebration turns into a nightmare when a proud young man tries to join a very different kind of "Parade" (written by Devin Grayson and drawn by Phil Jimenez). MATURE READERS FC, 32 pg." Cover price $2.50.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Memories: Part 1!" Story and art by Yslaire. The first volume of this three-part series tells the story of Eva Stern, a 98-year-old psychoanalyst, who receives strange anonymous e-mails. It features a series of altered photographs that seem to have no apparent link except for the fact that they depict tragic events of the 20th century and the almost obsessive representation of flying beings. As the months pass, the messages begin to have more and more to do with Eva's own past... a past that symbolizes the complex aspirations of a humanity ever more in search of itself. A spellbinding journey through the 20th century by one of the best-selling authors in Europe. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12 1/2-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Memories: Part 1!" Story and art by Yslaire. The first volume of this three-part series tells the story of Eva Stern, a 98-year-old psychoanalyst, who receives strange anonymous e-mails. It features a series of altered photographs that seem to have no apparent link except for the fact that they depict tragic events of the 20th century and the almost obsessive representation of flying beings. As the months pass, the messages begin to have more and more to do with Eva's own past... a past that symbolizes the complex aspirations of a humanity ever more in search of itself. A spellbinding journey through the 20th century by one of the best-selling authors in Europe. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12 1/2-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Memories: Part 2!" Story and art by Yslaire. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12 1/2-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

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Cover by Jim Schumaker. Stories and Art by Jose Calderon, Daphne Lage, Fred Patten, Albert Temple, Dutch and Jerry Collins. Your only monthly source for anthropomorphics! In this issue: "Tall Tails Part 7" by Jose Calderon and Daphne Lage; "Theriopangrams" by Fred Patten and Albert Temple; "Misty the Mouse: Remote Fun" by Dutch; and "The Song of Jenny the Pirate" by Jerry Collins. Plus: Illustration by Diana X. Sprinkle. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

1st Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Oracle!"

Story and art by Yû Watase.

When best friends Miaka and Yui open an ancient Chinese book, they find themselves transported to a parallel world. Trapped in the Universe of the Four Gods, Miaka is thrust in the role of priestess who must save an entire empire...and who falls in love with dashing martial artist Tamahome.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $15.95.

G-Fan is the publication for Godzilla fans. This issue includes: cover art by Jean-Pierre Normand; New Godzilla Debuts; Mothra—An Appreciation; My Godzilla Memories by Bob Eggleton; Models of G-FEST 99; fanzines; Bandais Tokusatsu Mechagodzillas; Godzilla exhibit in Sendai; interviews with director Jan De Bont and actor Kenpachiro Satsuma; news and fan fiction; and Destroy all Monsters crossword. Nov/Dec, 1999. 84 pgs. Cover price $3.95.

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cover by JOHN BUSCEMA & bill sienkiewicz louise simonson/JOHN BUSCEMA & bill sienkiewicz Silver Surfer: once again the herald of Galactus?! In the aftermath of last issue's bombastic battle with the planet eater, the Earth's heroes witness the rebirth of one of the Devourer's former heralds... the Silver Surfer?! And things go from bad to worse as the Surfer leads the hungry Galactus straight for the homeworld inhabited by his former love, Mantis!" Cover price $2.50.

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cover by STEVE SKROCE fabian nicieza/STEVE SKROCE/rob hunter Guest-starring Daredevil! One's a thief. One's a mercenary. One's a man without fear. What could possibly bring Gambit, the Constrictor and Daredevil into conflict--and what does it mean for the X-Man known as Wolverine?!" Cover price $1.99.

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Stories by Rich Koslowski, Gary Sassaman, and John Griffin. Art by Rich Koslowski, Gary Sassaman, and John Gallagher. Cover by Gary Sassaman. In this special Christmas issue, creator Gary Sassaman tells a charming story about Stan and Ollie, his beloved cats. Also creator Rich Koslowski's very first poem featuring the 3 Geeks as well as the first installment of the hilarious "Y2K, A & J" storyline, which continues in Geeksville #0. In this story, see Jim's reaction to the Y2K scare and the fallout shelter he plans on living in. The boys, of course, convince Jim to allow them to live in there with him! Also included in this issue is a "True Tales From The Comic Shop" story illustrated by the wonderful John Gallagher of BUZZBOY fame. This issue was the last Geeksville issue published by 3 Finger Prints and continues in Volume 2 from Image Comics. 24 pages, B&W, standard paper. Cover price $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

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Written by Scott Lobdell; art and cover by Ed Benes and Jonathan Sibal In stores October 20. The new creative team of Scott Lobdell, Ed Benes and Jonathan Sibal takes comics' favorite Gen-Actives in an exciting new direction! The Big Apple meets the unexpected threat of... Mighty Joe Grunge! Who is the mysterious new femme fatale who has given poor Grunge a case of "gorillus gigantus"? Watch with wonder as Fairchild, Burnout, Rainmaker, and Freefall do their best to contain the city's most slovenly super-sized simian! FC, 32 pg." Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Jay Faerber. Art by Darick Robertson, Rodney Ramos and John Czop. Cover by Terry Dodson. Introducing the new Penance! Have the St. Croix twins been freed of their razor-sharp shell? If so, why is there a Penance stalking the school's grounds? And is she friend or foe?" Cover price $1.99.

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By Ahihiro Ito. Jet skis, boats, bikinis... sounds like a great way to spend one of your days off enjoying some fun in the sun, right? Until your party is crashed by the Kagura Security agents, that is! Looks like the Phantom Cats are one group of felines that aren't afraid of the water, and Yoichi and the lovely ladies find out the hard way! In a boat chase John Woo would be proud of, bullets and bikinis fly as the waterways around Tokyo become a battlefield. Fans of Kenichi (Gunsmith Cats) Sonoda and Yuzo Takada (3x3 Eyes) are sure to enjoy Geobreeders. b&w, 32pg" Cover price $2.95.

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Red Shadows: Part 4 of 4 - Written by Chris Warner. Art and cover by Ryan Benjamin. Ghost crosses swords--literally--with Silhouette, the demon inhabiting the body of her sister. Silhouette is out for Ghost's blood, but if Elisa returns the favor and wins, she dooms her sister's displaced spirit to an eternity in limbo! It's a lose/lose situation for Ghost in the conclusion to "Red Shadows!" 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Written and painted by Dan Brereton; painted cover by Brereton In stores October 20. The stunning miniseries nears its breathtaking conclusion! When Jack -- along with his monster-hunting companion, Jill -- encounters the intelligent monster known as Nox, he learns his true destiny: to slay his "father," Rroar, king of all monsters. Now Jack must decide between claiming his place in the monster hierarchy and clinging to his humanity, a decision he must make quickly, as the military prepares a nuclear strike on California and an impending volcanic eruption threatens to unleash Rroar on all of North America! FC, 32 pg. (5 of 6)" Cover price $2.50.

1st printing.

Post-depression America was in desperate need of a defining iconography that would lift it out of the black and white doldrums, and it came in the form of Gil Elvgren's Technicolor fantasies of the American dream. His technique—which earned him a reputation as "The Norman Rockwell of cheesecake"—involved photographing models and then painting them into gorgeous hyper-reality, with longer legs, more flamboyant hair and gravity-defying busts, and in the process making them the perfect moral-boosting eye-candy for every homesick private.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 272 pages, full color. Mature Readers

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Serena Valentino & Ted Naifeh Celebrate Halloween in December with Gloom Cookie #3. Sebastian is entranced by an eerie carnival that comes to town and does not understand why his mother desperately does not want him to go. Find out why Chrys is "acting creepy" and bringing other guys home behind Sebastian's back! Meanwhile, Chrys can't figure out why the boys keep disappearing... Is the monster living under her bed now? Lex has a heartbreaking nightmare about a gargoyle that she will never forget. And just for fun you can enjoy an extended version of "Trick or Treat," the tale of a lonely monster on his favorite holiday, Halloween. This is a great book that we haven't stopped hearing good things about since #1 hit the stands. With a gorgeous Ted Naifeh cover, it's sure to fly off the stands. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg" Cover price $2.95.

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by Fred Perry Gina discovers the second of the five ancient cauldrons in the outback of Australia. Unfortunately, the mystic cauldron happens to be in the lair of Australia's legendary monster, the Bunyip ? and he's invited the Yeti, Sasquatch, and the Jersey Devil over for tea and biscuits! Things get a bit complicated when a few annoying little acquaintances from Ireland, who've decided to follow Gina's lead and become explorers, come looking for the cauldron of fire as well, since rumor has it that it's made out of pure gold! FC, 20pg" Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart Fine $4.80

Add to cart Fine $4.80

Written by Ron Marz; art and cover by Darryl Banks and Cam Smith. In the aftermath of DAY OF JUDGMENT, the new Spectre comes calling on Green Lantern! Is it just a social call that brings him calling or something else? Plus, Jade finds out about Kyle's "extracurricular" activies with THE TITANS' Troia and Radu threatens to raise his rent! FC, 32 pg." Cover price $1.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

Issue 207, December, 1999. Tarzan newsletter by Vernell Coriell. 8.5 in. x 11 in. 2 Pages B&W.

by Jim Mahfood Final Issue! It all comes to a head as the Grrl Scouts face down their foes, the Brotherhood of the Cracker. It's right vs. might for domination of Freak City, and if the Grrl Scouts win, it'll be an astounding blow against their corporate oppression and a big shout-out to those of us who strive to live free. Or, at least, Daphne and Rita will get a little downtime to read some comic books and chill in front of the TV. MATURE READERS" Cover price $2.95.