Adventure comic books issue 5

Whitman edition. Cover pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Dave Hunt. "Secret of the Super-Power Failures," script by Cary Bates, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Dave Hunt; Superboys powers seem inexplicably on the wane, until Jonathan Kent learns that the tomatoes they have been recently eating have been impregnated by alien farmers with spores from a red-sun system; The action was an accident, and Superboy destroys the contaminated vegetables; In gratitude, the aliens want to reward Superboy, but are turned down; Thus, they reward Jonathan Kent, by telling him they will make his greatest subconscious wish come true in the future. Note: ties into "The Miraculous Return of Jonathan Kent" in Action Comics (1938 DC) #507. 36 pgs., full color. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Mark 1 Comics Presents: The New Adventures of Shaloman. "Speak of the Devil." Story and art by Al Wiesner. Dr. Traif asks the Devil and his minions to help him get rid of Shaloman. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Adventure Time (2012 Kaboom) #20-24. Written by Ryan North. Art by Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb. Cover by Hannah Nance Partlow. CHEW ON THIS! Princess Bubblegum only wants what is best for her kingdom...most of the time. After an experiment of hers goes wrong, Ooo falls under attack and this time, Finn and Jake won't be able to help. Princess Bubblegum must stand up and fight her own creation, with the help of Marceline... and Lemongrab? It shouldn't be too hard to save the day, right? Don't miss these brand-new adventures written by acclaimed cartoonist Ryan North (Dinosaur Comics) and illustrated by the dynamic art duo, Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb. This totally mathematical hardcover edition features never-before-seen extras, including an inside look at the making of the Adventure Time comic! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

Art by Kurt Schaffenberger. Cover by Ogden Whitney. Reprints Adventures into the Unknown (1948 ACG) #92. 68 pages, B&W.

Cover photo of Theda Hall and Emerson Hall. Destination – Danger, art by Ruben Moreira; Alan goes to New York to be inducted by the Ram's Club, but gets side lined by an attractive girl on the subway who leads him into danger. Phil Rizzuto Wheaties ad. The Madman of the Movies, art by Ruben Moreira; Alan agrees to work for a director who doesn't believe in stunt doubles. Beating the Broken Buckboard U. S. Royal ad, art by Al Plastino. Jungle Cinderell--Untold Tales of Filmland, script by Phil Evans, art by Nick Cardy; Dave Cobb searches for an actress who had a bit part in an old movie to appear as the Jungle Goddess in his new film. CinemAntics humor page by Harry Lampert. Lines by Ladd text article by Alan Ladd, art by Harry Lampert (text probably ghost-written by Jack Miller). Alan Ladd -- The Vacuum Cleaner Man, art by Ruben Moreira; Alan agrees to sell vacuum cleaners as publicity for his new movie; Somehow he gets involved with smugglers, criminals and international jewel thieves. A Salute to the Boy Scouts of America public service announcement starring Superman and Batman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Dick Sprang. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

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Written by J. M. DeMatteis. Art and Cover by Vassilis Gogtzilas. Having learned the secrets of her past from The Sleeper On The Ocean Of Story, Augusta returns to Nowhere Island, only to find it under attack by the forces of the Terrible Something. Is this the end of Augusta's adventures-or just the beginning of her cosmic quest? Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover by Vassilis Gogtzilas. Written by J. M. DeMatteis. Art by Vassilis Gogtzilas. Having learned the secrets of her past from The Sleeper On The Ocean Of Story, Augusta returns to Nowhere Island, only to find it under attack by the forces of the Terrible Something. Is this the end of Augusta's adventures-or just the beginning of her cosmic quest? Cover price $3.99.

This is Magazine is a companion series to Doctor Who (1979-Present Marvel UK) Magazine. Each issue may feature posters, fact-files, previews, reviews, behind the scenes features, questions and answers, interviews, quizzes, puzzles, activities, fan letters, pictures and artwork.

Some issues also include comic strip adventures!

Slick full color cover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 34 pages, full color. All Ages

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Arena of Fear!" Collects Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor (2015) Year Two #6-10.

Written by Nick Abadzis. Art by Eleonora Carlini and Elena Casagrande. Cover by Alice X Zhang.

The tenth Doctor's star-crossed epic continues, as allies become enemies in an interstellar arena!

Plus, the Doctor, Gabby and Cindy face off against the terror of the Wishing Well Witch as Gabby and Cindy's first trip to the UK turns deadly in a small, superstitious town when an ancient evil is resurrected!

Hardcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Anvil of Fire!" Tracking down the Storm Tyrant's fire giant allies, the heroes head for the elite military academy where the Storm Tyrant is training officers for his giant army, a subterranean dungeon complex beneath the caldera of a dormant volcano in the Mindspin Mountains. Facing off against the fire giant king Tytarian and his family, the heroes learn about the Storm Tyrant's plans to invade Belkzen and lead an army of giants and orcs to conquer the nations of Avistan and gain valuable intelligence about the Storm Tyrant's flying cloud castle and his top generals. Anvil of Fire is a Pathfinder Roleplaying Game adventure for 13th-level characters. This adventure continues the Giantslayer Adventure Path, an epic campaign of classic sword & sorcery thrills. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $22.99.

by Hidenori Kusaka & MATO Saffron City has been saved, and now Red is tracking down the perpetrator: Giovanni, leader of Team Rocket! After following Giovanni through Viridian Forest, he prepares for the fight of his life... against Cloyster, Nidoking and Graveler! "No little kid is a match for me!" b&w, 32pg (5 of 7) Cover price $2.95.

VizKids Edition - Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Hidenori Kusaka. Art by Mato. Pokémon trainer Red has vanished... Trainer Yellow Caballero and Red's faithful Pikachu are off to rescue him. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $7.99.

VizKids Edition - Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Hidenori Kusaka. Art by Mato. Pokémon trainer Red has vanished... Trainer Yellow Caballero and Red's faithful Pikachu are off to rescue him. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $7.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Combat (1961-1973 Dell) #1-5.

Cover by Sam Glanzman.

Classic Adventures Volume 5 is back to WWII with a series of remarkable accounts of some of the fiercest battles including "Get the Bismark!" Throughout the vast North Atlantic steamed units of the British Fleet, alone against a powerful German Navy. Their mission was to to fulfill the command. The story of the Japanese attack on the American fleet at "Pearl Habor." The Japanese lost 28 planes, the U.S. half of its Pacific Fleet, all in 120 minutes ! "The Death March of Bataan," a retelling of the brutal death march of Bataan. "Lieutenant John F. Kennedy, USNR." The story of President Kennedy on PT boat #109. The great "Desert Fox" falls before the surging onslaught of British might! And all featuring the stunning artwork of the great Sam Glanzman!

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 184 pages, full color.

Cover price $56.99.

Fall 1994. The All-Star Action Heroes -- Past and Present! In this issue: Joel Goss - writing The Shadow's new comic exploits; Lester Dent and his forgotten Doc Savages; Celluloid Shadows - in Hollywood, a low-budget film bore bitter fruit; I Spy - love letter to a TV favorite. Cover by Michael Kaluta.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Mine. Art and cover by Area Ikemiya. Translated by Kat Skarbinec. BATTLE TO SURVIVE. Loren and Lapis accepted a quest to escort Scena, daughter of the chief of state, to her hometown of Hansa. Mid-travel, several of their fellow adventurers mysteriously lost consciousness, and the group encountered a horde of undead, including a dragon. The remaining adventurers barely manage to escape and reach their destination. Unfortunately, their troubles continue, as all fifty thousand of Hansas city folk have vanished without a trace. With the undead threat fast approaching, Loren, Lapis, and the overly confident Claes must work together to keep Scena alive and unravel why she appears to have been abandoned. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Mine. Art and cover by peroshi. Translated by Roy Nukia. Adapted by N. Candon. Despite Loren's seemingly unending string of losses, the adventurers' guild has noticed his promise. They offer him a chance to take a test to prove his mettle and raise his rank. The only complication is that he's also caught the attention of a young woman of strange abilities-a vampire. Even stranger, she's not the only one of her kind eyeing Loren... and some of them may have a connection with the long-lost captain of his old mercenary company. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 320 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $14.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: New Animated Adventures (2013 IDW) #17-20. Written by Paul Allor and Landry Quinn Walker. Art by Chad Thomas. Cover by Dario Brizuela. All-new stories based in the world of the hit Nickelodeon animated TV show! Softcover, 104 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The Eleventh Hour!"

Based on the Podcast by Clint McElroy, Griffin McElroy, Travis McElroy, and Justin McElroy. Adapted by Clint McElroy and Carey Pietsch. Art and cover by Carey Pietsch.

The Bureau of Balance has located yet another Grand Relic, and this time it's. time?

A small mining town called Refuge has been locked away behind an arcane bubble, and somewhere inside it the Temporal Chalice is causing unknown mayhem. Taako, Magnus, and Merle are launched into their investigation, but they've barely had a chance to get their feet under them before the situation literally falls apart. When the town clock strikes noon, Refuge and its citizens are destroyed in a sudden chaos of flame and ruin, and our heroes' relic hunting-along with their lives-comes to an abrupt end. But whoa, what's this?

It's 11:00 AM, our heroes are alive again, and Refuge definitely hasn't just been exploded. Looks like a classic time loop, friends!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 252 pages, full color.

Cover price $27.99.

Contains "Vendetta!" by James Rossi, "Four Guns Came to Madelia" by William Douglas, "Challenge of the Ghost Wolf" by Al Bercovici, "Day of the Blood Red Snow" by Robert R. Millner, "Incredible Saga of Kiss and Kill Island" by Neil O'Toole, " Cassidy Can Kill!" by Don Stewart and "Last of the Lancers" by James Finnegan. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 5, Issue 3 - September 1959. Men's adventure stories with some model photo galleries. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 98 pages, B&W - Mature Readers. Cover price $0.35.

Final issue. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Based on radio show. Look out for bugs, bunions, brambles and bears with the Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet story "Daniel Boone Ozzie" (title from cover), told in three parts this issue! Also in this issue: untitled Radio Beams half-pager; untitled Honey in Hollywood 3/4-pager (with art by Henry Boltinoff); 2-page untitled Twisting the Dial article by Jay Emmett; untitled Ton o' Fun 3/4-pager (by Harry Lampert); untitled Nick story; and untitled Skooter 1-pager. Plus: Superman, Batman and Robin in 1-page public service announcement "A Salute to the Boy Scouts of America." 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Story, art and cover by Walt Kelly. Peter Wheat is the inch-high hero of the Wheat Field, where he lives with his insect friends. The giveaway comics were created for a national bread consortium by comics genius Walt Kelly, artist of Pogo. Dragonel and the Grand Wizard escape captivity and join forces with the yellowjackets. Peter and Beetle try to turn the yellowjackets against the Hornets. But a mistake by Beetle allows Dragonel and the Wizard to capture the yellowjacket queen. 16 pages, Full Color.

Art by Ray Willner and Reed Crandall. Cover by Ray Willner. A classic giveaway comic from the Brown shoe company to promote their line of Robin Hood shoes, featuring art by Reed Crandall and others. Robin Hood tries to rescue Will Stutely after he is captured by the Sheriff of Nottingham; Little John sets out to fly the biggest kite in all England; Robin is saved by an old man, and later gets to return the favor. Robin Hood; Little John. 32 pages, Full Color.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Land of Black Gold, Destination Moon, and Explorers on the Moon!" Story and art by Hergé. Whether he's trolling the high seas for treasure or blasting off for the moon, young reporter-sleuth Tintin and his faithful dog, Snowy, have delighted readers everywhere for generations with their timeless adventures. Join Tintin and Snowy as they tackle the toughest mysteries around the world in this series of hardcover collections. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. "Land of Black Gold, Destination Moon, and Explorers on the Moon!" Story and art by Hergé. Whether he's trolling the high seas for treasure or blasting off for the moon, young reporter-sleuth Tintin and his faithful dog, Snowy, have delighted readers everywhere for generations with their timeless adventures. Join Tintin and Snowy as they tackle the toughest mysteries around the world in this series of hardcover collections. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $18.99.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Verpoorten. "His Brother's Keeper!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer; Black Bolt realizes that Maximus has gained the power to blank men's minds and thus encases him within a stasis container and then leaves for America; The first group of people he comes across are criminals who are attempting to get a small boy to climb in through a building window and unlock it to burglarize it; Black Bolt easily defeats the criminals and aids the injured boy; Meanwhile, Gorgon and Karnak think their leader has gone too far in entombing Maximus and attempt to free him. "And To All a Good Night," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bill Everett; The Astrologer's goons are after a hippie from Utah, who knocks the Astrologer's henchmen who was attacking the Black Widow off a building with him. Letter to the editor from comic editor Paul Levitz. 36 pgs, full color.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Reprints X-Men #3 and #42. "Beware of the Blob!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman. Cover price $0.40.

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"Spring 2003!" The gladiators of Ancient Rome face a werewolf from the mysterious north... a small band of men mount a desperate island defense against the Mages of the Orient... a mother risks everything to rescue her only child from the clutches of a cursed tree... and a barbarian awakens an ancient horror deep in the ruins of a crumbling temple. All this and much more in the latest issue of Black Gate, your home for the finest in modern fantasy! As always, the columnists and reviewers seek out the very best in fantasy comics, games and novels and report back in detail. And don't miss the latest exclusive installment of Knights of the Dinner Table from Jolly Blackburn and Co! Softcover, 208 pages, Text (with B&W photos and illustrations). Cover price $9.95.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Disciples of Avan V!" Written by Riku Sanjo. Art and cover Koji Inada. Translated and Adapted by Gregory Werner. After facing Hadlar, Dai and his companions must rescue Princess Leona from Flazzard. The combined forces of Flazzard and Mystvearn may pose a threat greater than even the Dark General! Can Dai call upon Avan's teachings to defeat the evil duo? Meanwhile, the darkest danger yet lurks at Sovereign Rock. Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 280 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $19.99.

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Stories by Bill Black, Bill Feret and Rod Reed. Art by Bill Black, Richard Roman, and Bert Whitman. Cover photo shows Frances Gifford, star of the Jungle Girl serial. Good-girl and Golden Age champions AC Comics revive Nyoka, the long-running star of movie serials and comic book adventures in the Golden Age. Nyoka and the Blonde Bomber encounter the mysterious Hooded Serpent; a classic three-part Nyoka story from the Golden Age; A report on a movie serial retrospective held at the American Museum of the Moving Image, plus a reprint of a Nyoka serial lobby card. Prowlers in the Night; Message from Nowhere, Part I: The Rayburns, Dead or Alive?; Message from Nowhere, Part II: The End of Nyoka!; Message from Nowhere, Part III: Strange Footprints!; Cliffhanger Update. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Marc Guggenheim. Art and Cover by Freddie Williams II. Meet Jonas Quantum: a maverick hyper-genius with the power to cure death in the morning, time travel in the afternoon and unlock transdimensional wormholes at night. And what have you done with your day? A mind-bending tale told in reverse from Arrow scribe Marc Guggenheim as Jonas trips his way backward toward the beginning - or is it the end? 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hirohiko Araki.

Bizarre things keep happening to JoJo and friends! Even more bizarre than usual! Stuff that can't be explained or rationalized by any stretch of the imagination. Have they finally flipped their lids? Then Polnareff encounters a strange Stand that can grant impossible wishes! Is it too good to be true?

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 300 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $19.99.

Burger King Mini Comic Starring Martian Manhunter. Written by Scott Peterson. Art by Min S. Ku. 3" x 4", 12 pages

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "In the Shadow of the Derricks!"

Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Morris.

Titusville, August 27, 1859: Colonel Drake discovers a deposit of oil - black gold! Immediately, the Oil Rush is on. The mayor of Titusville calls on Lucky Luke to help maintain order. When Lucky Luke arrives, everyone, from the sheriff to the undertaker, is drilling. As soon as a well is opened, the fight begins. In comes Barry Blunt, a rich prospector who buys up, one by one, all the oil shafts from their owners. But his more-than-suspicious methods draw the wrath of Lucky Luke!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. "In the Shadow of the Derricks!"

Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Morris.

Titusville, August 27, 1859: Colonel Drake discovers a deposit of oil - black gold! Immediately, the Oil Rush is on. The mayor of Titusville calls on Lucky Luke to help maintain order. When Lucky Luke arrives, everyone, from the sheriff to the undertaker, is drilling. As soon as a well is opened, the fight begins. In comes Barry Blunt, a rich prospector who buys up, one by one, all the oil shafts from their owners. But his more-than-suspicious methods draw the wrath of Lucky Luke!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Nagaru Tanigawa. It's another new year, and we all know what that means - time for Kyon's first dream of the year! Once again, lucky(?) omens hawk, eggplant, and Mount Fuji (played respectively by Tsuruya, Nagato, and Koizumi) make an appearance, but their promise of fortune never seems to play out for Kyon. All he ever gets is fresh year of Haruhi-chan's antics! The SOS Brigade goes miniature, Koizumi's trying out a new look, and everyone seems intent on getting Kyon into a dress! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 164 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $11.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Thom Zahler. Art by Thom Zahler and Amy Mebberson. Cover by Sara Richard. This volume of Adventures in Friendship collects two stories featuring Twilight Sparkle and Shining Armor. Then Shining Armor has an adventure with Prince Blueblood! Hardcover, 76 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The Ghastly Ghosts!" Written by Hidenori. Art by Mato. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. NOTE: May or may NOT include stickers. Cover price $5.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shigekatsu Ihara. Who will catch the Legendary Pokémon Dialga?__Hareta's battle with Mitsumi comes to an end, but will Mitsumi stay loyal to Team Galactic or her old friend Hareta? Either way, the race to find the Legendary Pokémon Dialga continues! Cyrus, Team Galactic's leader, is determined to catch Dialga and seize its power for himself. Can Hareta and his friends beat Cyrus to the final prize? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

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Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Shigekatsu Ihara. Who will catch the Legendary Pokémon Dialga?__Hareta's battle with Mitsumi comes to an end, but will Mitsumi stay loyal to Team Galactic or her old friend Hareta? Either way, the race to find the Legendary Pokémon Dialga continues! Cyrus, Team Galactic's leader, is determined to catch Dialga and seize its power for himself. Can Hareta and his friends beat Cyrus to the final prize? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

B&W Cover - #5 (Volume 1 - Issue 5) - 1st printing. Saddle-stitched, 124 pages, Text ( with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Full Color Cover - #5 (Volume 1 - Issue 5) - Reprint

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Written by Brian Clevinger. Art and Cover by Meredith McClaren. It would be a dang shame if all that planning and heisting was for nothing and our heroes ended up captured. Or worse! Gosh, I hope that doesn't happen. But, hey, this is the final issue and this isn't an ongoing series and these guys don't have a movie deal or an '80s cartoon franchise to back them up, so anything goes! Celebrating 10 years of Atomic Robo with the deepest dive into the history of his world yet! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.