The Comics comic books issue 5

Stories and art by Norman Daniels, Joe Beck, Otto Eppers, Jack Bradbury, Jim Tyer, and Bob McCay (credited as Winsor McCay, Jr.). A digest-sized comics anthology packaged for the U.S. Armed Forces by Harry A. Chesler Features Syndicate (listed as Hamilton Ross). A rare Little Nemo in Slumberland strip drawn by Bob McCay, son of original Nemo artist Winsor McCay (credited here as Winsor McCay, Jr.). Plus a one-page strip featuring Little Nemo's Impy, who has a unique take on the theory of evolution. Short comedy strips, sometimes just one panel, with titles like Foxy Grandpa and Simple Simon. Also, text articles about WWII, including how civilians can aid the war effort, and a recommendation to share Yankee Comics with troops on the ground. Personality; Belly-Laughs; King Kole; Ann How!; Simple Simon; Lonesome Luke; Ace & Deuce; The Great Boodini; Joe McGee; Okie Doke; Nutty Fagin; Killer McGee; Impy; Tenderfoot Mary; Jack Potts; Baldy; Gertie the Cashier; Insurance Ike; Foxy Grandpa; Nemo in Slumberland; Officer Clancy; Bib & Tucker; How Can We Help?; Spots. 5-in. x 7.5-in., 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Youjung Lee. The powerful automaton called Number One holds a young girl hostage, and Moolchi must save her life by hunting him down within the halls of Ssangsan High School. However, Moolchi knows his power is limited. He ages drastically with every exertion. Faced with Moolchi's imminent death, Jong-E must come to terms with her automatic order to self-terminate should she fail in her mission to protect him! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 216 pages, B&W Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Amano Jaku. Translated by Irene Nakano. Doctor Inui's twisted "obedience training" may have turned Eito into a mindless killing machine, but Colonel Tsujiura insists on keeping Eito alive so Ewan can extract his powers. Yet Tsujiura, Doctor Shiga, and the remaining soldiers have more immediate concerns, as the half-mad Doctor Inui pulls a secret kill switch that threatens to flood the facility. Can the survivors band together to escape, or will they all find a watery grave? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $13.99.

Stories and art by Manny Stallman and Bob Powell. True tales of sporting triumphs from the history of athletics. Biographies of champion racehorse Goldsmith Maid and boxing legend Battling Siki. The story of bobsled racing, from the 1890s to the Olympics. A look at the traditional Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. Tiger Town; The Great Goldsmith Maid!; The Man They Called Siki; The Massacre Game!; The Batboy; Downhill Dynamite; Great Moments in Sports; English Baseball; Mammoth of Japan; Alfie & Ralphie; The Keglers. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Sai Sumimori. Art and cover by Ai Takahashi. Translated by Camellia Nieh. After many failed attempts at trying to get expelled from the royal magic academy, Haruto finally achieved his dream of becoming a shut-in... at school. Not exactly according to plan but it's still a win! Sleeping in, watching anime, napping-life is great! But his days of freedom are quickly interrupted by a mysterious transfer student, followed by the Devil Lord revived, more assassins, a magic tournament... When does it end? Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 234 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $14.95.

Cover by Vincent Lovallo. BRAND NEW STORY: 'Pep to the Future' Archie and Jughead are at the Riverdale Library when Archie finds an ancient text in a hidden compartment titled 'Pep Comics no. 22.' Archie opens the book… and they're both transported immediately back to 1941! Archie sees the iconic scene from Archie's first appearance as Archibald 'Chick' Andrews trying to impress Betty while standing on a bicycle. Unfortunately, Archie accidentally knocks Chick off the bicycle causing a rift in space and time. Riverdale characters and places from 2021 start to spill into 1941, and Jughead fears it could cause the end of the known universe! Can he and Archie restore the space time continuum and set things right? Find out in this fun lead story that concludes our 80th anniversary digest celebration! 192 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

Wild "J" Edition Virgin Cover by Bearwitch. Story by Dustin Brunell. Art by Blayden Hunter. Babes, Gore and Dinosaurs follows Rikki, Eve, and Maya in a cyberpunk world filled with humanoid dinosaurs. Three friends brought together by circumstance. Rikki and Maya are retired mercenaries who have opened a gentleman's club called Piece of Tail in downtown Cenocity. Fate introduces them to Eve, a young Tank-Bred saurian seeking shelter from the mayor of Cenocity and his henchmen.

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Written by Grant Lankard. Art by Antonio Brandao, Grant Lankard. A 13-year old girl discovers her cat has magic powers when they have simultaneous visions of a dragon waking from a thousand year nap. Their plan is to seek our the reincarnation of the legendary warrior, Beowulf-but unfortunately he turns out to be more 30-something slacker than dragon-slayer. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yukino Sonoyama. Translated by KPS Products Corps. Under the tutelage of the best professional makeup artists, the pressure is on Aia as his every move is scrutinized by faculty and fellow students. When the instructors at MIRROR propose a challenge with a highly coveted career-making prize, friendly rivalry turns into cutthroat competition. Aia focuses on his own vision, avoiding the toxic environment around him. However, jealousy is impossible to ignore when the celebrity makeup artist Daiya is playing favorites. Can Aia and Jun's loyalty survive Daiya's mind games? Softcover, 6-in,. x 9-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro. Art and cover by Kota Sannomiya. Character Designed by Yusuke Nomura. The new prequel manga to the smash-hit soccer action series Blue Lock! How does a listless slacker who thinks everything's a huge pain turn into one of Japan's top scorers? Find out, as high schooler Reo Mikage sets out to fan the flames of ambition in future soccer prodigy Seishiro Nagi, in Blue Lock: Episode Nagi. Anime movie coming soon! TRIO OF FOOLS - Things are looking dire for Nagi following a gut-wrenching loss to Rin's team. With Isagi gone after being stolen, Nagi, Barou, and Chigiri must find a way to claw their way back in the next match. Yet that might be easier said than done. As the trio takes the field against Niko, Zantetsu, and Hiiragi, they soon learn that Hiiragi's fortune-telling abilities are more than just a party trick. How do you beat a guy who can predict your every move? Softcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $13.99.

52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Victor Pazmino, Al Liederman, Milt Stein, and Art Helfant. Humor comics from Fawcett, featuring characters like Richard Richard, Private Dick (detective) and the cape-wearing rapscallion Captain Kid. When Captain Kid enters a cross-country race, his friend Pudgy tries to make it a "double" cross. Mystic Moot uses the power of his magic snoot to turn a crashing car into a flying horse, but that causes its own problems, in a story by comics legend Basil Wolverton. A suspicious character convinces Richard Richard to help him "film a movie" about robbing a bank. Captain Kid Gets the Old Run Around; Hill Billy has Something to Crow About; Mystic Moot and His Magic Snoot: Flight-Mare; The Tragedy of Joe Miller: Henry the 16th; Jetsam Joe: The Barrels of Youth; Dopey Danny Dee: Safety First!; Kanvasback: Worlds Heavyweight Chump; Rubbernose Randolph: You Cant Push him Around; The Snortville Sneeze: Five Star Final; The Hole Truth; Sam the Sheriff Shows his True Colors; Tumbleweed Jr.; Freddy Freshman Leads a Dogs Life; Whipper-Snappers Under the Big Top; Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb Take to Tennis; Richard Richard, Private Dick: The Tough Case. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 5, No. 1. January 1996. News and publishing information for the comic book retailer. 8" x 10.75", 156 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $15.00.

Vol. 5, No. 2. February 1996. News and publishing information for the comic book retailer. 8" x 10.75", 84 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $5.00.

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Vol. 5, No. 3. March 1996. News and publishing information for the comic book retailer. 8" x 10.75", 66 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $5.00.

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Vol. 5, No. 6. June 1996. News and publishing information for the comic book retailer. 8" x 10.75", 92 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $5.00.

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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.

Comics Spotlight #5 - Batman includes interviews and profiles of many of the great creators who have breathed four-color life into the Dark Knight Detective, including the current smash team of Jim Lee and Jeph Loeb, Joker and Robin creator Jerry Robinson, longtime writer and editor Denny O'Neil, editor Bob Schreck, Greg Rucka, Ed Brubaker, Tim Sale, and others! Comics2Film's Rob Worley scopes out Batman at the movies, and ComicBookResources' Augie De Blieck Jr. rates the top ten Bat-stories, plus much more! This issue features a choice of two covers: one by Jim Lee and one by Claude St. Aubin and Jason Brunner! If you miss the days of fan magazines like Comics Interview, Amazing Heroes and others, don't miss Comics Spotlight! (Ground Zero) JIM LEE CVR.??Magazine, 80pg, b&w$4.95 ST. AUBIN/BRUNNER CVR.??Magazine, 80pg, b&w$4.95 Cover price $4.95.

Stories and art by Roy Crane, V. T. Hamlin, Boody Rogers, Henry Vallely, J.R. Williams, Mort Cowen, Sandini, Hal Arbo, Stookie Allen, Peter K. Maple, Conrad Vane, Jim Gary, W. C. Brigham, Steve Saxton, Herbert Anderson, Henry Sperry, Al Lewin, Tom Hickey, Ray Thompson, and Charles Coll. Edited by comics pioneers M.C. Gaines and Sheldon Mayer, The Comics presented original stories, art reprinted from Dell's Big Little Books, and reprints of classic newspaper strips. Spy hero Dr. Doom and his son escape the Falcon's fortress with help from Mark and Gerver. A Deadwood Gulch story by Sparky Watts creator Boody Rogers. A comics biography of anthropologist Dr. Margaret Mead. Kaptain Kiddum; Alley Oop; Tom Mix; Arizona Kid; Magic!; Myra North, Special Nurse; Tom Beatty; Wash Tubbs; In the Name of the Law; Out Our Way; Sombrero Pete; How to Become a Champion: Tennis; Lone Marshal; G-Man Jim; Champions of the King; State Trooper: Case of the Kidnapped Governor; Heroes' Hall of Fame; How to Make the LD-4; Mystery Island; Soldiers of Fortune; Deadwood Gulch; Let Your Imagination Run Away With You; Shooting Sheriff; Crossword Puzzle Page; International Spy Featuring Doctor Doom; Coast Guard. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Fago. Art by Vince Fago and others. Kids' comics in a bigfoot style from EC, back when the company was still run by Max Gaines and called "Educational Comics." Handy Andy insists on helping his pal Jack with home repairs, but soon his repairs need repairs. Baffy Bill and Molly follow a map to hidden treasure, or so they think. Dandy looks for a way to earn a quick buck, at Dimmy's expense if possible. Handy Andy; Baffy Bill and Molly; Tumbles; The House That Peter Built; Dandy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Jeff LeVines comics review magazine. Interviews with Chris Oliveros of Drawn & Quarterly Publishing and Mort Meskin. Features, reviews of comics and mini-comics, columns and letters. Black and white; 48 pages. Cover price $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

Written by Alex Deluca. Art and Cover by Glen Fernandez . A Meeting of Monsters. On one side, Obsidian in the Dragon. On the other side, Ack the Goblin. Once the closet of brothers for hundreds of years, now eternal enemies. Entangled amidst the clash skulks vile Captain Raven, manipulating the scene in only the way that he can. When the dust settles, the plight of all creatures of Galda will forever be altered. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Taku Kuwabara. Chasing the handsome bounty on its head, the Quin Zaza tracks down the ferocious ship eater that's been gorging on ships one after another. But when the crew tries to bring it down, the dragon ends up swallowing Vanabelle whole! They know that if they don't get her out quick, she's done for. Cornered and fighting for dear life, can Mika and the gang finish the dragon and rescue their crewmate?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price - "The Terrible Machine!" Story by David Manak. Art by Warren Kremer and Jon D'Agostino.. Endor is threatened by a mechanical menace from outer space and only the Ewoks can stop it. FC, 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Jack Katz. From Stone Age to Starship! With the conclusion of The First Kingdom, human champion Tundran and his children fulfill their ultimate destiny and bring down the pantheon of the gods, heralding a new epic! From a far-flung future of space-faring humans to races of strange new gods, The Space Explorers Club is published here exclusively for the first time by Titan Comics, expanding what is considered by many to be the first true graphic novel! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

Cover by Harvey Eisenberg. Stories by Joe Barbera and others. Art by Harvey Eisenberg. Funny-animal comics featuring Foxy the smart-aleck fox, his inventor pal Bobble, and assorted toons. Foxy takes a job testing a new pen that can write under any conditions, but that means lots of dangerous stunts for Foxy, in a story by Joe Barbera, half of the legendary Hanna-Barbera animation team.Bugsey Bear tries to make his own bubble gum rather than spend a few cents, but instead he creates the world's greatest adhesive. Tweet decides to do away with Pete once and for all, but he forgot that cats have nine lives. Foxy Fagan; Little Buck; Pete and Tweet; Bugsey Bear Family; Weaver the Beaver; Pancakes. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

UK Reprint Series. Cover by Dick Briefer. Reprints Cover from Frankenstein Comics (1945 Prize) #30. Reprints stories from Frankenstein Comics (1945 Prize) #30, Astonishing (1951 Marvel/Atlas) #23, Crime Suspenstories (1950-55 E.C. Comics) #22, and War Comics (1950 Atlas) #24. 7-1/4" x 9-3/4", 68 pages, B&W..

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"Gene Autry and the Bond of the Broken Arrow" (1950). Promotional comic from Quaker Oats Co. 30 pages, full color, 7-in.x2.5-in, newsprint, no cover price.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Based on THE GHOST IN THE SHELL by Shirow Masamune. Written by Junichi Fujisaku. Art and cover by Yuki Yoshimoto. Translated by Stephen Kohler. This brand-new chapter fills in the gaps between The Ghost in the Shell: Human-Error Processor and Man-Machine Interface manga with a tense cyberpunk thriller written by Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex script writer Junichi Fujisaku. Just in time for the release of the new Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 anime on Netflix! Togusa and Tsunagi set out for Africa to investigate a poisoning death at the Japanese consulate in the Sahel Special Economic Zone. Using their honeymoon as a cover, the two trace the black mamba snake venom used in the assassination to an oasis outside the zone thats part of Gili tribal lands. While theyre gone, a coup rocks the Madisi Republic that governs Sahel, and General Mosey seizes control, sparking conflict with the liberation forces of the Gili. What does snake venom have to do with a civil war rising from the baked desert sands? That question is the key to Togusa breaking the case… Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

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Cover by Graham Ingels. Stories by unknown. Art by B. Tiedeman and unknown. Blazing stories of the West! In this issue: Gunsmoke in "Vultures of Leadwood"; The Masked Marvel in "The Badmen of Salt Lick"; "The Hangman's Noose" with art by B. Tiedeman; Belle Starr in "The Lady Wildcat"; and 2-page biography of Randolph Scott with a photo of Scott. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Story by William Robinson. Art by Sam Huger. Giveaway comic produced for Harlem Youth Opportunities Unlimited (HARYOU) by Custom Comics Inc. Numbered as number 5 but there is no evidence that the other 4 issues exist. Possibly this was numbered 5 because there may have been 4 previous non-comic outreach publications.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Based on the Story by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. Translated by Charlie Robinson and Ann Gree. While rescuing the innocent merchants, our heroes find themselves trapped at the bottom of the Pit of the Damned alongside the fearsome General Kemo. In order to escape, they must forge an uneasy truce-and engage in an unexpected conversation. Contrary to the rumors, the spirits of the fallen Banyue warriors do not serve the state preceptor. Rather, they burn with a thirst for vengeance: two centuries ago, the "treacherous witch" gained their trust, only to lead them to their doom. As Prince Xie Lian uncovers Kemo's tragic past, he realizes that, despite their differences, they share a common enemy. Suddenly, the Dark Cultivator herself appears in the Pit, only to address Xie Lian as an old acquaintance... Hardcover, 264 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $22.99.

Stories by unknown. Art and Cover by Owen Fitzgerald. Howie in the army issues begin. Featuring three untitled Here's Howie tales with art by Owen Fitzgerald, plus an untitled Melvin tale with art by Fitzgerald. Also in this issue: Untitled Winnie the WAC tale with art by Fitzgerald; two Private Pete half-pagers by Henry Boltinoff; and 2-page text story "Pin-Up Pudge"! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Mort Lawrence. Stories and art by Mort Lawrence, Bill Ely, and Mike Roy. Race adventure from the world of 1950s auto culture, featuring terrific "hip" racer slang of the era. A down-on-his-luck racer gets a second chance from a stranger who shares an unexpected connection with him. Fred sets out to prove that the racing accident that killed his buddy was actually murder by a compromised tire. Dave's brother Larry is dangerously obsessed with winning a "Braganza" racecar and drives recklessly in his races. 185 Horses for Eddie; Go-Cousins; The Checkbook Kid; The Flying Goat; The Smell of First Place; Front Tire Harris; Four-Wheel Thoroughbred. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

(W/A) Various 64 pages of the best story and art from independent comic book creators! 8 complete stories in this issue. Dan Davis starts of with the Supernatural Western Tale "Legend of The Spirit Stalker". Followed by Paul Bradford's Noir inspired "The Good Samaritan". This issue is also packed with 6 more stories! Cover price $6.49.

(W/A) Various 64 pages of the best story and art from independent comic book creators! 8 complete stories in this issue. Dan Davis starts of with the Supernatural Western Tale "Legend of The Spirit Stalker". Followed by Paul Bradford's Noir inspired "The Good Samaritan". This issue is also packed with 6 more stories! Cover price $6.49.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. By Shinji Saijyo. It's down to the finals of the First National Young Adult Chinese Cooking Contest! Jan, Kiriko, and Celine must use their knowledge of preparing desserts to win this battle! Will the judges pick Celine's roasted papaya pudding, Kiriko's triple sweet soup, or Jan's candied blood eggs? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages. B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Issue 5. A nice quality fanzine, typically with well proportioned women and superheroes, published by Paul LeGrazie, Jr. 8.5" x 11". 18 pages. Black and white.

Cover by Ed Moore. "Alvino Rey," art by Ed Moore; Young Alvino Rey applies his knowledge of electronics to music. "Lawrence Welk...The Dance at Wizard's Gulch!," art by Jimmy Thompson; Lawrence finds that his band is booked to play in a ghost town. "Randy Brooks," art by Henry C. Kiefer; Randy is forced to choose between music and basketball. "Carmen Cavallaro The Poet of the Piano," art by Al Thompson; Carmen reminisces about some the wacky things that have happened to him. "Charlie Spivak," art by Jerry Fasano; Charlie honors the woman responsible for his tag of "the man plays the sweetest trumpet in the world." Untitled Jivey and Grovy story, art by Mike Roy; The gang goes skiing and meets an egotistical skiing champ. "Sam Donahue," art by Jimmy Thompson; Sam finds an unexpected fill-in whe he goes on a one night stand. A brief account of Duke Ellington's career. "Morey Amsterdam America's First Josh Dickey," art by Jerry Fasano; Morey interviews a horse on his radio show. 52 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Canadian Price Variant. 75¢ cover price. Cover pencils by Hy Eisman, inks by Vince Colletta. The Possible Dream, script by Susan Berkley, pencils by Hy Eisman, inks by Vince Colletta; Katy wins a contract with the Ward Model Agency; Her new agent Lon Harris asks her to dinner to discuss her new assignment, a Garrett Sayles video. Advertisement and order form for Jughead with Archie #64. The Big Boast; Sis' bragging about Garrett Sayles playing the school dance leads to her band playing Sayles' cover tunes instead. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Cover by Olive Bailey. Stories by Isabel Manning Hewson. Art by Olive Bailey and Don C. Cameron. The comics adaptation of a popular children's radio show, from back when EC was still run by Max Gaines and called "Educational Comics." Isabel and Billy travel to a magical undersea kingdom after befriending Red Lantern, a talking fish. Lawfish J. Edgar Bullfish investigates the Fish School and Jewel Robbery, but the only witnesses are clams, and they aren't talking. A history of undersea travel and exploration from Picture Stories from Science, another early "Educational Comics" classic. Den of the Devilfish; Men Beneath the Sea; Home of the Metal Men; The Fish School and Jewel Robbery. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Canadian Price Variant. 95¢ cover price. Cover pencils by Dan De Carlo. You Don't Need Drugs public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Sky Birds," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; During WW I, air ace Gilbertson defeats German saboteurs with the help of girl reporter Betty Skoop. "An Award Winning Christmas," script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie and his dad get caught up in a Christmas decorating competition with a neighbor and nearly miss out on the true spirit of the season. Archie's Kiss Wish! word scramble puzzle. "Gig Gaga," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; The Pussycats help out some fashion designers by giving them free publicity at their New York concert. Sign of the Times Quiz matching puzzle, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Just Your Average Family," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Sabrina and her aunts celebrate Christmas much like everyone else, but with magic added. Archie's Club News. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.95.