Black comic books issue 5

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Written by Ryan Lindsay. Art and Cover by Sebastian Piriz. Niko continues to fight to discover the true story of the sphere. She learns about some buried secrets, and this means the secrets also learn about her. Can she survive when the builders of the beacon arrive to harvest the crop they have sown? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Rei Hiroe. Translated by Joe Yamazaki.

VIZ Media's monthly manga magazine, Shojo Beat, offers vast quantities of serialized shojo manga appearing in the United States for the first time. In addition to tons of beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from well-known manga creators, Shojo Beat offers quality editorial on Japanese trends, art, news, fashion, and culture, plus interviews, how-tos, and more! Shojo Beat is a hip, fun, informative read that will appeal to newbies and manga fans alike.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 206 pages, 193 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Rei Hiroe. Translated by Joe Yamazaki.

VIZ Media's monthly manga magazine, Shojo Beat, offers vast quantities of serialized shojo manga appearing in the United States for the first time. In addition to tons of beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from well-known manga creators, Shojo Beat offers quality editorial on Japanese trends, art, news, fashion, and culture, plus interviews, how-tos, and more! Shojo Beat is a hip, fun, informative read that will appeal to newbies and manga fans alike.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 206 pages, 193 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 #5 (issue #5 in the series) - Story and art by Rocky Hartberg. Horizontal (Newspaper Strip) Format, 10-in. x 5-in., B&W. NOTE: This series has a confusing numbering system due to how they were released. Issues #6-8 can be found under Cole Black (1986 Volume 2) and an alternate #6 can be found under Cole Black (2006 Volume 1) The Missing Issue. Cole Black (1980 Volume 1) issues are Horizontal 10-in. x 5-in. format while Cole Black (1986 Volume 2) and Cole Black (2006 Volume 1) The Missing Issue are standard 6 1/2-in. x 10-in. format. Cover price $1.25.

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Written by Vita Ayala. Art by Emily Pearson. Cover by Natasha Alterici. In the final issue, the Runners lead an all out assault on Medical Central, determined to free one of their own and end the reign of terror brought on by Dr. Knott and his scientists. 32 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Eric Palicki. Art by Wendell Cavalcanti. Cover by Liana Kangas. Final issue of the hit werewolf crime story! Will Strummer figure out who shot her? Is it the same person who stole the bullets? Will there be a 'why' to go with the 'who?' Will Ben and Aster ever get their beer? Find out in the thrilling conclusion of Black's Myth! 28 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Fantastic Monsters of the Films (1962 Black Shield) #005 Cover price $0.50.

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Story by Andy Owens. Cover and Art by Patrick Blaine. Trapped inside BlackFire HQ, Max must team up with his greatest enemy, the Slasher in order to survive. The first epic arc comes to a dramatic conclusion. 24 pages. Full Color. Cover price $3.99.

(W) Seth Sherwood, Michael Moreci (A/CA) John Bivens 1985 reaches it's action-packed, heartfelt, emotional, and totally narratively-satisfying end! All questions will be answered! Will Max's trans status ever be acknowledged? Will Bear start wearing clothes? Will Roach ever shower? Will we mention the fact Dean has a PHD and was called Doktor in our pitch deck? Will the gang manage to stop an all out space-war between the US and USSR? Has anybody sued us yet? Is this solicit super-meta and hyperbolic? Buy the issue and find out! Cover price $3.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Manuel P Godoy, Jr. and Brandon Chen. Art and cover by David Lenormand. Legend has it that an ancient of unspeakable power is buried underneath and the Minoans will do anything to keep it that way. It is in this battle where Ausar faces off against his most powerful enemy to date, the warrior Kingu. Little do the heroes know but while the battle rages for control of the mountain, the Spartans are in full advantage in the land battle in Akrotiri. Just as things are starting to look like it will all work out, an ancient power awakens and the difference in power between Ausar and this new foe is like a canyon. There is little hope for the people of Minoa and now Ausar struggles to keep his family alive. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 120 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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Story, art and cover by Chester Gould, plus supplemental material by Matt Masterson, Milton Caniff and Shel Dorf. Blackthorne Publishing reprints the original comic-strip adventures of legendary tough cop Dick Tracy and his rogues gallery of freakish enemies. This issue reprints the strips from July 14, 1947 - September 30, 1947, featuring the "Coffyhead" story arc. Juniors Crime Stoppers program has worked so well that crooks Coffyhead and Autumn Hews cant find kids to help them steal hubcaps. So they kidnap Junior and Bronko, and soon have Dick Tracy on their trail. Also featuring Matt Mastersons collage of Dick Tracy characters through the years, and an essay on cartoonings Reuben Award by its first winner, Milton Caniff. Big-Time Traditions; 200 Characters from Dick Tracy 1931-1977; The Reuben. Squarebound, 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

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Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Todd Fox and Enrique Villagran. Cover by Brian Denham. 'Breakdown' Agent Mathis struggles to find the killer Alias before he is able to carry out his twisted plan. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.99.

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(W) Ramel Hill (A/CA) Federico Sabbatini. Things heat up as New York's finest combine forces with Santino to bring the fight to Pieris Industries, headquarters of the New York Syndicate. Cover price $3.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The Golden Era of Pen & Ink Illustration 1890-1922!"

Edited by Jim Vadenboncoeur.

ImageS is renowned for its excellent reproduction and eclectic good taste in the turn-of-the-century artwork it reprints. Highlighted this volume are Daniel Vierge from the French L'Image of 1897, part two of Railton's Haunted House and Helen Stratton's Little Mermaid (both from 1899), the comic art of Will Crawford, many from originals, and scores of others.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, B&W.

Cover price $25.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and Art by Yana Toboso.

For an impeccable gentleman's butler like Sebastian Michaelis, the word "impossible" is just not his vocabulary. Everything demanded of him under the English sun is well within his grasp. But do his talents extend to things under the scalding Indian sun? Earl Ciel Phantomhive sets Sebastian to the task of creating an incomparable curry to defeat a despicable trader. But how can Sebastian possibly best Agni, the man with the Right Hand of God?

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W.

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

Cover price $11.99.

The Case of the Cheating Bride by Milton Propper. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and Art by Hikaru Nakamura. Translated by Richard Tobin. Miharu's mother Haruko comes to tour her son's company, where she meets Rudolph. Teppei suddenly appears and confronts Rudolph, using his Cupid's Arrow on Haruko and turning her into his ally! Teppei is acting under the suspicion that Rudolph is actually Miharu's father, but is there more behind his heinous behavior? The situation takes an even more chaotic turn when a giant mouse attacks! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 178 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Star Sapphire Carol Ferris" - NOTE: Figurine NOT included. This magazine provides a detailed history and background on the character, including exclusive images and interviews. Slick card-stock cover, 20 pages, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color.

Black Edition - Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Death Note TPB (2005-2008) Vol. 9-10.

Written by Tsugumi Ohba. Art by Takeshi Obata.

Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects--and he's bored out of his mind. But all that changes when he finds the Death Note, a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami death god. Any human whose name is written in the notebook dies, and now Light has vowed to use the power of the Death Note to rid the world of evil. Will Light's noble goal succeed, or will the Death Note turn him into the very thing he fights against?

Softcover, 5 1/2-in x 8 1/2-in., 384 pages, B&W.

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

Cover price $14.99.

Black Edition - Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Death Note TPB (2005-2008) Vol. 9-10.

Written by Tsugumi Ohba. Art by Takeshi Obata.

Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects--and he's bored out of his mind. But all that changes when he finds the Death Note, a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami death god. Any human whose name is written in the notebook dies, and now Light has vowed to use the power of the Death Note to rid the world of evil. Will Light's noble goal succeed, or will the Death Note turn him into the very thing he fights against?

Softcover, 5 1/2-in x 8 1/2-in., 384 pages, B&W.

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

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Black Cat Mystery (1951-1963 Harvey) #50-53. Here is the fifth softcover collection of Harvey's Black Cat comic! Absolutely brilliant material from one of the illustrious horror quartet that were the only real opposition to Bill Gaines' triptych of Haunt, Vault, and Crypt. Fabulous words and pics from one of the half-dozen most underrated titles from the good old days! Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 180 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Featuring Dashiell Hammett's original story "After the Thin Man!" Edited by Matthew Bruccoli and Richard Laymon. Softcover, 226 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Transmetropolitan (1997-2002) #49-60.

Written by Warren Ellis. Art by Darick Robertson and Rodney Ramos. Cover by Darick Robertson. Introduction by Darren Arnofsky.

In a future where consumerism, superficiality, and corruption reign supreme, outlaw journalist Spider Jerusalem has decided to stop sitting idly by and watching the world crumble around him. With Spider back in the saddle, no one in the City is safe. The forces of darkness are closing in on outlaw journalist Spider Jerusalem and his merry, filthy band.

Softcover, 296 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $29.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Markets of Treason!" and "The Black Bat's Triumph!"

The Nemesis of Crime returns in classic pulp novels by Norman A. Daniels.

First, murder runs rampant as gruesome cloaked hunchback killers terrorize a city until "The Black Bat's Triumph," in a bizarre thriller edited by future Batman editor Mort Weisinger! Then, the Cowled Crimebuster tackles the toughest racket he's ever confronted when ex-bootleggers band together to manipulate "Markets of Treason."

Plus, The Mask returns in a Golden Age classic from Nedor's Exciting Comics #5.

Softcover, 128 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 5 - 1st Printing.

Story and Art by Yuki Tabata.

The mysterious terrorist group calling itself the Eye of the Midnight Sun has been repelled from the Clover Kingdom, but the damage done is great. One of the Magic Knight captains has been gravely injured and Asta's been kidnapped. How will the Wizard King respond?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in. 192 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.99.

"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.

2nd or later printing Cover price $3.95.

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Written by Eric Palicki. Art by Wendell Cavalcanti. Cover by Liana Kangas. The final issue of the only werewolf P.I. book you need! Will Claire embrace her inner demon, or will Strummer get to her in time? Can Beatrice give Strummer the answers she's looking for? And will Carly ever get her Get Out of Jail Free card? Plus, AHOY extra features, including a new chapter of the 5th anniversary prose serial. 28 pages, full B&W. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

A tale of gothic horror from Fox Feature Syndicate. Numbering continues from Women in Love (1949-50 Fox) #4. In an issue-length tale, vampiric Count Rorret makes beautiful maiden Elthena his undead slave, by tricking her into believing she can live eternally with the commoner she loves. But the scheme is Rorret's undoing when her lover Leopold refuses to play along. Fairly mild for a pre-Code horror comic, except for the vampires turning into gigantic black tarantulas when they attack their prey. The Black Tarantula; The Ghost Who Cried. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Alfred Andriola. Collects the Reuben Award-Winning detective series. Featuring the 1946 Anti-Drug Story! Kerry Drake is a special investigator for the District Attorney. He is a fearless two-fisted soldier in an eternal war to protect the law abiding citizens against the ruthless armies of organized crime. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

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Written by Patrick Kindlon. Art and Cover by Antonio Fuso. It all comes down to this. Escape the city or die on the sidewalk. Either way, this is the last run for Saheer. 28 pages, B&W. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

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Stories, art and cover by Robert L. Crabb. Another funny-animal spoof from the creator and publisher of Hamster Vice. Junior, a mythical jackalope (a jackrabbit with antelope horns) has wacky adventures that also provide sly commentary on American society as it existed in the 1980s. Junior Jackalope and Suicide Squirrel learn about Ninjun's secret past and his connection to the wicked Carlos the Jackel; Fan letters from indie comics artists Valentino and Dennis Worden. Ninjun's Secret; The Jackalope Hunter; Mammy Vice. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

(W/A/CA) Fabian Lelay When all her plans fail, Logan is forced to seek help from the last person she wants it from: her father. With Battle City coming to a close, can the gang keep up now that Logan has seemingly rigged the finals? Catch the exciting conclusion of We Are The Danger from the creative team of Fabian Lelay (Jade Street Protection Services), Claudia Aguirre (Kim & Kim), Taylor Esposito, and Stephanie Cooke. Cover price $3.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ayuko Hatta. Translated by Diana Taylor. Erika thinks she's hit the jackpot when she and Kyoya finally end up in the same class. But Erika's newfound bliss will be short-lived if their classmate Kamiya has his way. An unapologetic womanizer, Kamiya urges Kyoya to ditch Erika and embrace the playboy lifestyle. Will Kyoya give in? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $11.99.

Vol. 5 of the complete reprinting of the Black Bat. By Norman Daniels and Norvell Page. Cover by Rafael DeSoto. Blinded by a criminal's acid, DQ Tony Quinn is given a second chance thanks to an operation which not only restores his vision but also gives him the ability to see at night. Aided by Carol Baldwin, Butch O'Leary and Silk Kirby, crime doesn't stand a chance against the Black Bat! 6-in. x 9-in., 338 pages, black and white. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Kanoko Sakurakouji. Misao thinks she's come to terms with being the bride of prophecy and dating a tengu lord. But is she ready to bear her handsome demon an heir?! Kyo's grandfather is impatient to secure the power of the prophecy and the line of succession, and he doesn't care which of his grandsons fathers Misao's baby. If Kyo doesn't act fast, he'll lose Misao and the leadership of the clan. But despite his desire for Misao, Kyo is hesitant to consummate their relationship, for that will bring about catastrophe! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kentaro Yabuki. Train's mortal enemy Creed summons his followers, the Apostles of the Star, and sets his grand scheme in motion. Creed plans to launch a global revolution by attacking a summit between world leaders and the executives of Chronos. But if the police and secret service can't stop Creed, does Train have any hope of taking him down? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Dall-Young Lim. Art by Sung-Woo Park. Kuro and the twins discover that the Shishigami are systematically destroying the sacred Tera-producing sites of the world, all under the cover of luxury resorts. But poor Keita is having a confusing time of dealing with this larger problem at hand thanks to the fact that he can't get away from how much Shinobu, his mother's doppelinger, resembles his beloved, late parent. As he juggles the duties of being Kuro's partner and this newfound relationship to Shinobu, Keita is railroaded by an offer from the Shishigami to join their side! What will Kuro say to that? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Final issue of the series. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Al Milgrom. Survival!, script by Chris Claremont, art by Keith Pollard; Black Goliath, Celia, and her nephew have been transported to the planet Kirgar, where they are helped by a peaceful alien who is murdered by the robot Mortag; Stilt-Man cameo; The story continues in Champions 11. Advertisement for Hostess Twinkies starring Spider-Man, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. 36 pgs. $0 10p.

Vertical Edition - Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Osamu Tezuka. Black Jack is a mysterious and charismatic young genius surgeon who travels the world performing amazing and impossible medical feats. Though a trained physician, he refuses to accept a medical license due to his hatred and mistrust of the medical community's hypocrisy and corruption. This leads Black Jack to occasional run-ins with the authorities, as well as from gangsters and criminals who approach him for illegal operations. But because Black Jack keeps his true motives secret, his ethics are perceived as questionable and he is considered a selfish, uncaring devil. Black Jack is recognized as Osamu Tezuka's third most famous series, after Astro Boy and Kimba, the White Lion. Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 320 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $16.95.

Vertical Edition - Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Osamu Tezuka. Black Jack is a mysterious and charismatic young genius surgeon who travels the world performing amazing and impossible medical feats. Though a trained physician, he refuses to accept a medical license due to his hatred and mistrust of the medical community's hypocrisy and corruption. This leads Black Jack to occasional run-ins with the authorities, as well as from gangsters and criminals who approach him for illegal operations. But because Black Jack keeps his true motives secret, his ethics are perceived as questionable and he is considered a selfish, uncaring devil. Black Jack is recognized as Osamu Tezuka's third most famous series, after Astro Boy and Kimba, the White Lion. Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 320 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $16.95.

UK reprint series. Reprints material from Black Magic (1950-1961 Prize/Crestwood) Vol. 2 #6, Eerie (1951 Avon Series) #4, and Astonishing (1951-1957 Marvel/Atlas) 15. 7.25-in x 9.25-in, 68 Pages, B&W.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sachimo. Translated by Adrienne Beck. Shige has decided to costar in a drama with Tatara, a veteran actor his boyfriend Shin adores. Tatara has made it known he thinks Shige is only going to drag Shin down as an actor. Wanting to prove him wrong, Shige puts on a performance to rival that of his far more experienced costar. Meanwhile, Shin's best friend, idol Hanasaki, reveals to the public that the two are friends and uses the opportunity as a way to pursue his own agenda! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

Black Oracle (1969) #005 Cover price $0.30.

$.35 cent cover variant. Distribution on price variants limited. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. Quest for the Sacred Water-Skin!!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Begins quest for the Sacred-Water-Skin; Black Panther battles The Yeti. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Last 30-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. Quest for the Sacred Water-Skin!!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Begins quest for the Sacred-Water-Skin; Black Panther battles The Yeti. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Setona Mizushiro. Flash-forward to 2008. In Tokyo, Alice thinks she has fully adapted to her role in Dimitri's nest and is carefully considering which vampire to propagate with. But when the man she loved when she was Azusa shows up one day, her carefully constructed acceptance starts to crumble... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.