Comic Comics comic books issue 5

Vol. 5, No. 8. August 1996. News and publishing information for the comic book retailer. 8" x 10.75", 76 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $5.00.

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Issue #5 - Dec. 1978. The fanzine for novice writers and artists. Edited by Michael Lail. Cover by Duane Hanson. "The Idol Rich" comic story with no credits. "Palapagos" text story by Ira Herman. "A Man Said to the Universe" by Stephen Crane, art by Craig Miller. Stan Timmons text story entitled "Werewolf." "Holy Cows" column by Tommy Roe. "Silent Thunder" comic story by Doug Fish. "Gold, Dreams and Death" text story by Harold Watson. "In the Out Door" by Michael Vance and Duane Hanson. "Christopher Kyle" by Paul Daly. Editorial, poetry, ads and letters round out the issue. Tabloid newspaper format. Folded, 7 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in. Unfolded, 11 1/2-in. x 15-in. 16 total pages, black and white. Cover price $0.75.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. The classic horror comics of the 1950's, those published before the implementation of the Comics Code Authority; have become synonymous with an unequaled level skin-crawling revulsion, and a large volume of very interesting work in the genre was done during this period. The Crypt of Horror reprints series collection of 1950's horror masterpieces! Thrill to gruesome goodies with titles like "Let The Past Lie Buried," "The Death Ship," "She Monster," "The Evil Eye," and "Anything Can Happen." With art by Jay Disbrow, Steve Ditko, Dick Ayers, Sheldon Moldoff, and others on more than a dozen creepy classics! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 120 pages, B&W. NOTE: Stapled, Not Square-Bound. Cover price $24.95.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Superman and Aquaman team up to avert a war between Tritonis and Poseidonis in "The War of the Undersea Cities." Script by Len Wein and Paul Levitz and art by Murphy Anderson.

Cover by Dan Zolnerowich. Stories and art by Al McWilliams and others. Western tales both true and fictional, which, like Hillman's crime comics, are often told from the outlaw's point of view. Outlaws plot to foment war between Natives and settlers to steal reservation land. The life of Jack Powers, champion horseman and leader of the notorious Jack Powers Gang. Former Dodge City Marshal Bill Tilghman brings down the infamous Doolin Gang in Oklahoma. The Survivor; The Well Dressed Coyote; The Rusty .44; Double Shuffle; Horse-Thief; The Locusts; Shorty Shotgun. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The Twist!" Collects Doctor Who: The Twelfth Doctor Year Two (2015) 6-10.

Written by George Mann. Art by Mariano Laclaustra and Rachael Stott. Cover by Steve Pugh.

In the wake of Clara's departure, the Doctor is flying solo - and finding just as much trouble, danger, and cosmic wonder as when the Impossible Girl was around! He's seen the universe begin and end - and now all of time and space is his plaything. When there are innocents to save, vistas to savor, and a complete lack of savoir to faire, the twelfth Doctor will be there to challenge dictators, change the fate of whole worlds, and discover secrets hidden for millennia!

Hardcover, 136 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Alan Moore's subterranean soapbox reaches its fourth and fifth issues in a sunburst of mind-bending splendor. In keeping with issue #4's sun-fried freak-out theme, Dick Foreman contributes a guided tour into the paisley undergrowth of psychedelic culture where Plasticine porters were looking-glass ties, while the magazine's founder looks at America and its relationship with science fiction. Kevin O'Neill offers a sobering exposé of trans-species pole dancing, and Steve Moore pens an eloquent paean to pacificism. Issue #5 features 'More Pricks Than Prizes', a section from poet Tom Pickard's incredible autobiography, Plus: Mitch Jenkins and Paul Chessell deliver 8 pages of prodigious photography and art work featuring our very own Spring Boroughs heroes. Barney Farmer and Lee Healey will pollute your minds with their sensational strips, whilst Melinda Gebbie discusses 'old skool' animation, and much more! Poster included in issue #4! Cover price $7.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The Necromancer!" Collects Elric: The Necromancer (2024 Titan) #1-2. Based on the story by Michael Moorcock. Adapted by Julien Blondel and Jean-Luc Cano. Art and cover by Valentin Secher. ELRIC MUST FACE AN EPIC THREAT - WITHOUT HIS LEGENDARY STORMBRINGER! Two years after the sack of the great city of Imrryr, Elric wanders across the land as a mercenary, still grieving the death of his beloved Cymoril. But a new danger is not far away - Queen Yishana has a quest for the White Wolf, a journey into another dimension where elemental magic nor the enchantment of his mighty sword Stormbringer seems to function. Without his powers, how will Elric face down the old threat that lingers there? Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

Cover art by Lou Fine. Eelo the Fish Man starring Samson, art by Alex Blum. The Heidites of Mercury starring Flip Falcon, art by Don Rico. The Legend of the Haunted Well: Part 2 starring Golden Knight, art by Grieg Chapman. The Inventions of Prof. Snead starring Yank Wilson. Island in Space [The Hoppers], script and art by Fletcher Hanks [as Hank Christy]; On their way to the Moon, Space Smith and Dianna encounter an island in space inhabited by the hostile Hoppers. Untitled Captain Kidd story, art by Bill Bossert. Miracle Men starring Stardust, script and art by Fletcher Hanks. The Vanishing Vessels starring Sub Saunders, art by Henry Kiefer. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Tim Vigil. Ghost of the Vigilante, script by Kris Silver, art by Tim Vigil; Grips is trapped inside a burning building and he has been shot by Crescent; It just has to be downhill from here, right? Battle Lords article. 36 pgs., B&W. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

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1st printing. 0.75 cent cover. Cover price $0.75.

1st printing. 0.89 cent cover. Cover price $0.89.

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Written by Michael David McCarthy. Art and Cover by Alonso Molina Gonzales. In this concluding chapter with a wraparound cover, Winston's dogged quest to solve the mystery behind Lester's miracles reaches its pivotal moment of truth. However, the final showdown takes an astonishing turn, testing Winston's faith in the heavenly system itself. Hidden portals, demonic agents from the Under Realm, celestial intrigue and more twists than a pretzel factory! Oh my. 24 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Mark Russell, Bryce Ingman, Norm Fields. Art by Peter Krause, Joe Orsak. Cover by Peter Krause. The superhero satire by Mark Russell (Not All Robots), Bryce Ingman, and Peter Krause reaches its climax! When alien lizard people threaten to invade Earth, the greatest heroes and villains of The Important New Superhero Universe launch a defense! But whose rocket will they take to outer space? The Chandelier's? Or Emperor King's? You would think the fate of the world depended on the answer! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Jon Clark. Art by Travis Williamson. Cover by Jon Clark. What is the dark secret of Funland? And how can Alison find her daughter? Every nasty surprise is about to be unmasked in this, the final mind warping issue. 24 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $4.99.

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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.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. By Alex Raymond. Collects the daily comic strips. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 10-in x 13-in., B&W.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by FUNA. Art and cover by Keisuke Motoe. Character Design by Touzai. Translated by Stephen Paul. Mitsuha and her hired mercenaries, Wolf Fang, have just about wrapped up their battle against the invading Imperial Army and its monsters, wyverns, and dragons. And what awaits Mitsuha as a reward for her efforts but her very own viscounty! Shes now a noble landowner in the other world at 18 years old?! So much for just trying to make gold for her retirement! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 176 pages, B&W. Rated 16+ Cover price $12.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by FUNA. Art and cover by Touzai. Translated by Lukas Ruplys. One day Mitsuha falls off a cliff and is tranported to a medievel Europe-type world! After a near death encounter with a pack of wolves, she then realizes that she's able to transport between two worlds- this one and her own. Taking advantage of this ability, Mitsuha decides to live in both worlds and calculates that she'll need 80,000 gold coins to be able to retire! Mitsuha now has to come up with different ways to collect her gold coins! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 228 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Rated 16+ Cover price $14.95.

Sam Singer cover. Contains funny children's stories. In order of appearance: "Spike McCoy"; "Andy"; "All-Star Al"; "Whiz Kids"; and "Li'l Dan'l Boone". "The Scream Kids Go Fishing" text story by Joe Blair. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by Andrew Osbourne. Art and Cover by Hernan Gonzalez. From the artist of Cover the Dead with lime the psychological horror reaches its shocking conclusion! Of trust and betrayal...This is it! The final game is on. The winner takes all! Players keep dying left and right and a traitor is about to reveal himself as Colson nears the final hand. With his life on the line, Colson must ask himself 'Are you all in?' 32 pages, B&W pages. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Stories and art by L.B. Cole, Mort Leav, Carl Wessler, Richard Burdick, Terry Szenics and Maurice Del Bourgo. With this issue, Taffy Comics switches from funny-animal comics to teen comedy with an emphasis on screen idols. This issue profiles movie star Van Johnson and singing star Jane Froman. Taffy tries to live up to her father's reputation when she starts at the same high school that he attended. Molly Muddle, Chubs, and her friends have to take a rowboat to get to a new job, and comic chaos results. Taffy: Follow in Her Father's Footsteps; Mitzi Mefirst; Van Johnson; Jane Froman; Harry Hoodunit; Molly Muddle: Don Quixote Muddle; Kitty Karrs; Molly Muddle: Spence's Ark; Junior Hall of Fame; Betsy Boor: The Snob; Taffy: Back to Bonny Brook. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing . Collects Tom Strong (1999-2006) #26-30.

Written by Brian K. Vaughan and Ed Brubaker. Art by Pascual Ferry and Duncan Fegredo. Cover by Chris Sprouse and Jose Villarrubia.

Whether investigating paranormal activities in the outermost atmosphere or entering a dream realm through a young girl who is also a living black hole, Tom Strong is the ever vigilant defender of Millennium City!

Hardcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Coffee. Translated by Kevin Steinbach. The dance competition continues, with Wanda squaring off against a young man who tries to taunt her into making a mistake. She manages to stand her ground, and the sight of Wanda dancing once again sparks something inside of Kabo that cements how he feels about dancing-and Wanda. As he faces his own insecurities in the contest, Kabo comes to a realization about how he needs to approach his dancing. Will it be enough to save him from defeat at the hands (and feet, and arms, and whirling torsos...) of more experienced dancers? And he's not the only one who has some soul-searching to do; after being pitted against a talented friend, Iori will have to dig deep and find a style that's uniquely his own if he wants to step and prove that he has what it takes to challenge Assay. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Wasted Space (2018 Vault) #23-25.

Written by Michael Moreci. Art and cover by Hayden Sherman.

This is it!

The final volume of one of the most celebrated comics of the last decade.

As the galactic war intensifies, Legion returns to the scene. He has a plan to kill the Creator and finally restore peace. But in order for it to work, Molly will have to betray the very person she's spent so long teaching how to trust again.

Softcover, 136 pages, full color.

Cover price $15.99.

Cover by Andy Smith. (W) Keith Champagne (A) Andy Smith All hell breaks loose as the evil plans of the Shadow King are finally revealed! One of the WWE Superstars will return, one will fall, and one will discover the secret of the Firstborn! The WWE roster will never be the same again! Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Ian Churchill. (W) Keith Champagne (A) Andy Smith All hell breaks loose as the evil plans of the Shadow King are finally revealed! One of the WWE Superstars will return, one will fall, and one will discover the secret of the Firstborn! The WWE roster will never be the same again! Cover price $3.99.

Underground comics, tabloid format. 11.5" x 17", 8 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Written by Stephanie Heike. Art by Mark G. Heike, Stephanie Heike. Cover by Stephanie Heike & Various. Full Color! A look into the team's past relates the story of how an ordinary high school girl named Donna was chosen to be part of a team of high-profile proto-heroes after a moment of courage and quick-thinking during a school tragedy. 20 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

Fall, 1987. Well-done pro-zine. Published by Fantasian Productions in Denver, Colorado. 8-in. x 10.5-in.; black and white; 28 pages. Cover price $2.00.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $50.00 View scans Paper: White Label #17-4466430-007 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Meltdown (included with Sgt. Drake action figure). Written by Dan Jolley. Art by John Nadeau and Bill Ray Marimon. Cover by Joe Phillips. 12 Pages, Full Color.

Stories and art by Pat Adams and Ellis Chambers. A collection of funny-animal and humor comics from Fox Feature Syndicate. A marketing firm wants to hire Cosmo Cat to advertise its products; Flash Lyte gets caught up in the search for an escaped lion; Senor Tamale (a parrot in a sailor hat) gains magical powers and uses them frivolously. Cosmo Cat; Li'l Pan; Flash Lyte; Senor Tamale; Zoo Town. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Written by Francis Bonnet, Mike Pellowski, Frank Doyle and Various. Art by Bill Golliher, Stan Goldberg, Howard Bender, Samm Schwartz, Bob Smith, Henry Scarpelli, Jon D'Agostino and Various. Cover by Bill Galvan. Featuring new and classic stories! In the new lead story "Foot Fallout," Veronica rolls out the red carpet to nurse Archie's wounds when he sustains an injury at Lodge Manor -- but Mr. Lodge is less than eager to accommodate the new houseguest! 128 pages, full color. Cover price $6.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The Joker War!" Collects Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) #1,020-1,026, a story from Detective Comics #1,027, Batman: Pennyworth R.I.P. (2020 DC), and Detective Comics (2016) Annual #3. Written by Peter J. Tomasi, Mariko Tamaki, and James Tynion IV. Art by Brad Walker, Dan Mora, Andrew Hennessy, Kenneth Rocafort, Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira, Chris Burnham, Marcio Takara, Diogenes Neves, David Lafuente, Sumit Kumar, and Eduardo Risso. Cover by Brad Walker and Andrew Hennessy. While Batman attempts to recover from the devastating loss of Alfred, Two-Face returns—but as The Joker begins his ultimate attack on Gotham, can Batman cure Harvey Dent once and for all? The Joker War finds Batman's nemesis launching an attack on Wayne Enterprises, using Bruce Wayne's own technology! Batwoman joins the fight, but the threats keep escalating, as Joker toxin has been pumped into Gotham's tunnels—which lures out Killer Croc! This collection also includes the Batman: Pennyworth R.I.P. one-shot, featuring an ensemble of all-star creators paying tribute to Alfred, with each story told from the perspective of a different member of the Bat-Family. Softcover, 256 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $4,500.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Interior is Batman #108. Label #0050472001 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Stories and art by Chu F. Hing, Harold Sherman, Gus Schrotter, Art Moore, Harold Sherman and Henry Kiefer. Sometimes listed as Blazing Comics Vol. 2 #2. Costumed adventurers face Axis forces in this WWII-era series featuring the Green Turtle. NOTE: In addition to the regular issue, some copies of no. 5 were manufactured with different interiors from other comics. Please see title Blazing Comics (1944) #5 Variant Interiors. The following describes the original contents. The Green Turtle and Burma Boy aid Chinese guerrillas battling Japanese occupying forces. Native American air ace Red Hawk targets an impenetrable oil- and rubber-producing stronghold in the South Pacific. The Black Buccaneer's brother Ronnie rescues the beautiful daughter of Tortuga's governor, and quickly gets caught up in palace intrigue. Green Turtle; Tommy Paige: Death for Whom?; Black Buccaneer; Smoky Jr.; Super Drooper & Drip; Red Hawk: The Carnival of Courage!; Jun-Gal; Mr. Ree: Hypnotized Mummy!; Sound Off! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Baek Hye-Kyoung.

Chiro's fame unexpectedly skyrockets after the release of a new movie. The rookie celebrity's star shines so brightly that it even threatens Inan's career. Meanwhile, Inan's mortal childhood enemy Soo Hyun strikes his first blow against the duo. He initiates his extensive plans to take over the Korean entertainment industry. However, Chiro might enjoy a secret ally in the mysterious voice coach Dr. Ko. Unknown to everyone, a new player enters the entertainment biz. Chan Kyung takes his first baby steps towards becoming a pop singer himself.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

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Written by Benjamin Hunting. Art by joe Ng. Rescuing Nikki means escaping the subterranean dragon's den with her sanity, and her life, forcing Vanessa into a final confrontation with the malevolent forces that rule Montreal's metro tunnels. With the help of an unlikely ally, Vanessa and Nikki are given one last chance to save themselves from the darkness that surrounds them. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

(W) Fred Van Lente (A) Ryan Dunlavey Get ready for non-stop action, action, action - legal action, that is! The incredible, insane true story of the American comic book industry continues with the All-Lawsuit Issue! DC vs. Fawcett! Disney vs. the Air Pirates! Jack Kirby vs. Marvel over his stolen artwork! Steve Gerber over Howard the Duck! Don DeCarlo over Josie and the Pussycats! And that pales next to the all-out war over the rights to Miracleman! Cover price $3.95.

Comics One Edition - Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshito Usui. Normal trips to the zoo, department store, and ski slopes turn into a roller coaster ride of chaos whenever Shinchan's around. Read as Shinchan mistakes janitors for zoo animals, tries on dresses at the store, and attempts to pick up snow bunnies on the slopes. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 120 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

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Cover art by Alex Schomburg. G-Man Outfit ad. The Jelly of Doom, script by George Kapitan, art by Harry Sahle; The Fiery Mask saves the world from a flesh-eating ooze unleashed by a mad scientist. The Devil-Flower, art by Arnold Hicks; Trojack, Edith and Balu seek out the life juice of the devil-flower to save Jerry's life. Strike Against the Nazis starring K-4 and his Sky Devils. The Origin of Monako starring Monako, Prince of Magic, art by Larry Antonette. Battle of the Robots starring Marvex, art by Hal Sharp. Introducing Little Hercules, script and art by Bud Sagendorf. Meet the Falcon starring The Falcon, art by Maurice Gutwirth. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shun Umezawa. Translated by Cat Anderson. Ihis award-winning series marries a unique scifi set-up with an examination of social issues surrounding veganism, animal exploitation, and ecoterrorism. Created in a biological science lab, Charlie is a half human, half chimpanzee hybrid known as a "Humanzee." Raised by his adoptive human parents, Charlie is now 15 and starting high school. There he meets Lucy, a clever loner who becomes his first-ever friend. But his "normal" life is shattered when the animal rights extremists who freed his mother from the lab fifteen years ago reemerge as terrorists bent on kidnapping Charlie at all costs. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The One!" Collects Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor - Year Two (2015) #6-10. Written by Simon Spurrier and Rob Williams. Art by Simon Fraser and Warren Pleece. Cover by Alex Ronald. The Doctor struggles to clear his name, and rediscovers more of what his War Doctor incarnation got up to during the Time War! Plus: the Squire uncovers her true past, and Alice cracks a temporal mystery. While Abslom Daak uses his chainsword to bash things a lot. Guest-starring River Song, and the best jailbreak of any century! Hardcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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.