America comic books issue 9

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Written by Simon Spurrier. Art by Aaron Campbell. Cover by Mike Deodato Jr. CONSTANTINE HEADS TO HOLLYWOOD! John has made it all the way out west to Los Angeles, where the line between what's real and not is paper thin - and that's before you unleash the power of Dream's sand. The long-traveled road across America has lead them here...but what sort of evil lurks behind the bright lights of Hollywood? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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Powerless: Part 4 of 5 - (W) Ed Brubaker (A/CA) Alan Davis Ed Brubaker (W) Alan Davis (A/C) Sharon Carter Takes Charge! Cap's Mystery Deepens As Codename: Bravo Returns! And Machinesmith Is On The Loose! 32 Pgs./Rated T ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

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Route 66 - Written by Howard Chaykin and David Tischman. Art by Warren Pleece. Cover by John Van Fleet. A stand-alone issue and a perfect entry point for new readers! On his way out of Los Angeles, Harry Kraft is an easy rider down the famous two-lane blacktop. But when he makes a pit stop at a roadside cafe, he finds a hot blonde who'll do anything to escape her dead-end marriage to a boorish mechanic. Harry loves her cherry pie, but is it enough to make him commit murder? 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. "...an escape into a secret, cynical world where morality drains out like blood into a gutter." -Time.com Cover price $2.50.

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The Man from Monster Valley: Part 2 of 2 - Written by Steve Orlando. Art by Felipe Watanabe and Scott Hanna. Cover by Felipe Watanabe. The hidden truth of Makson and his family is brought to the surface-as are his superhuman powers, which the Man from Monster Valley turns on the Justice League in this tale of treachery and revenge! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Steve Orlando. Art by Felipe Watanabe and Scott Hanna. Cover by Doug Mahnke. 'THE MAN FROM MONSTER VALLEY' part two! The hidden truth of Makson and his family is brought to the surface-as are his superhuman powers, which the Man from Monster Valley turns on the Justice League in this tale of treachery and revenge! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $2.99.

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Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Dave Simons. Choices!, script by Jim Shooter (Plot) and Bill Mantlo (Script), pencils by Mark Bright, inks by Vince Colletta; Team America are duped by Stark employee Mudge into working for Stark International but Mudge is really only interested in the Marauders Bike and Team America are not too happy when they find out. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Dave Simons. Choices!, script by Jim Shooter (Plot) and Bill Mantlo (Script), pencils by Mark Bright, inks by Vince Colletta; Team America are duped by Stark employee Mudge into working for Stark International but Mudge is really only interested in the Marauders Bike and Team America are not too happy when they find out. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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"Hearts of Darkness, Eyes of Hate!" The public and those close to the JSA turn against the team. Guy Gardner guest stars. Script by Len Strazewski, pencils by Mike Parobeck, inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by Mike Parobeck. Cover price $1.25.

Volume 9, Issue 1 - August, 1952. Painted cover by Peter Driben. Vintage men's interest magazine focused entirely on amateur lingerie pin-up pictorials. 8" x 11.5", 52 pages with spot color, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.25.

Volume 9, Issue 2 - October, 1952. 8.5" x 11.5", 54 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 9, Issue 3 - December 1952. Cover by Peter Driben. Humorous pin-up magazine with photos and cartoons scattered throughout. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 54 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $0.25.

Volume 9, Issue 4 - February, 1953. Men's magazine featuring lingerie pictorials with humorous captions. 8" x 11", 52 pages, B&W with spot color. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 9, Issue 5 - April, 1953. Peter Driben cover. Men's magazine featuring lingerie pictorials with humorous captions. 8.5" x 11.5", 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 9, Issue 6 - June 1953. Cover by Peter Driben. Humorous pin-up magazine with photos and cartoons scattered throughout. This issue has Bettie Page in a two-page pictorial and a single page photo. 8 1/2-in. x 1 1/2-in., 50 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $0.25.

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Brothers & Keepers Part 2 of 5. "Hunters" Script by Christopher Priest. Pencils by Joe Bennett. Inks by Jack Jadson. Cover by Joe Bennett and Jack Jadson. In a sad turn of events, the Anti-Cap died in custody last issue. And in an effort to honor the super-sailor, Captain America and Admiral Westbrook conduct a military funeral for him. However neither man knows that the Falcon has other plans for the presumed dead Anti-Cap! Later that evening Steve Rogers and Alisande Morales attend a party on Admiral Westbrook's private yacht. And when the head of the Rivas cartel shows up, the mayhem begins -- courtesy of the Falcon! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury, Redwing, and MODOK. (Note: Captain America (5th series) #1 is also published this month.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.99.

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Back in Black - Written by Mark Waid. Art by Dougie Braithwaite & Dan Green. Guest-starring the high-flying Falcon! Sam Wilson has to step in for the seemingly dead Captain America and prevent a racial riot in Harlem! We know Cap survived last month's assassination attempt -- but just wait until you see how! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.99.

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Written by Neil Gaiman and P. Craig Russell. Art by Scott Hampton & Various. Cover by Glenn Fabry. Still in the employ of Ibis and Jacquel, Shadow sees his share of dead bodies... but doesn't ever expect them to be gods. When Mad Sweeney turns up and blames him for maliciously giving away his lucky coin, Shadow can only plead innocence - and the leprechaun then claims he is certainly doomed. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Neil Gaiman and P. Craig Russell. Art by Scott Hampton & Various. Cover by David Mack. Still in the employ of Ibis and Jacquel, Shadow sees his share of dead bodies . . . but doesn't ever expect them to be gods. When Mad Sweeney turns up and blames him for maliciously giving away his lucky coin, Shadow can only plead innocence-and the leprechaun then claims he is certainly doomed. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Scott Snyder. Art and Cover by Rafael Albuquerque. Its the beginning of the end. With their numbers cut and only hours left before the Earth cracks and humanity is conquered, the VMS has exhausted every smart defensive strategy. Their last hope is a marathon of increasingly desperate Hail Marys—culminating in a high-speed face-off with the Beast, freshly emerged from Hell in his terrifying final form. Before the score is settled, Travis taps into new powers to rally a surprising source of backup, Felicia takes control of the presidents nukes, Gus fights for freedom, and Skinner and Pearl rehearse an unthinkable farewell. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Rafael Albuquerque. Cover by Jorge Fornes. Its the beginning of the end. With their numbers cut and only hours left before the Earth cracks and humanity is conquered, the VMS has exhausted every smart defensive strategy. Their last hope is a marathon of increasingly desperate Hail Marys—culminating in a high-speed face-off with the Beast, freshly emerged from Hell in his terrifying final form. Before the score is settled, Travis taps into new powers to rally a surprising source of backup, Felicia takes control of the presidents nukes, Gus fights for freedom, and Skinner and Pearl rehearse an unthinkable farewell. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $4.99.

"Hero Exchange!" Written by Chris Eliopoulos and Joe Caramagna. Art by Scott Koblish, Clayton Henry and Ramon Perez. Marvel Salutes the Real Heroes, the Men and Women of the U.S. Military. Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor face off against the mechanical menace Ultron and the unstoppable Juggernaut. Plus, the mighty Avengers learn the history behind The Exchange (PX), the military's commissary. Standard Marvel comic format, full color, 32 pages, no cover price.

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Written by Bryan Hitch. Art by Bryan Hitch and Daniel Henriques. Cover by Bryan Hitch. With Earth as collateral damage, the Kryptonian deity called Rao has the Justice League on the ropes! It would take a miracle to defeat him. Good thing the League makes miracles look easy… 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Bryan Hitch. Art by Bryan Hitch and Daniel Henriques. Cover by Jim Lee. With Earth as collateral damage, the Kryptonian deity called Rao has the Justice League on the ropes! It would take a miracle to defeat him. Good thing the League makes miracles look easy… 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

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Vol. 9, No. 1 - January , 1958. 5.5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Vol. 9, No. 2 - February , 1958. 5.5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Vol. 9, No. 3 - March , 1958. 5.5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Vol. 9, No. 4 - April , 1958. 5.5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Vol. 9, No. 5 - May , 1958. 5.5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Vol. 9, No. 6 - June , 1958. 5.5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. "The White Death," script by Joe Simon and Kirby, pencils by Kirby, inks by Simon; Cap and Bucky must tackle a white cloaked, hideous figure that stalks the halls of the mansion of the late Josiah Harrow.... a figure that has chosen the duo as its next target for death! "The Man Who Could Not Die," script by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; When criminal Nick Pinto was strapped into the electric chair and executed, Cap and Bucky are more than a little concerned when another criminal, responsible for sending Pinto to his death, calls Police HQ with his last breath and tells them that Pinto has just fatally shot him. "Death in the Alps," script by Stan Lee, art by Warren Kremer; Headline Hunter heads for Switzerland in response to many strange accidents that are occurring there, but when he arrives he has to stop another "strange" accident that he gets in the middle of. "Dead Man's Ring" text story by Stan Lee. "The Case of the Black Talon," script by Otto Binder, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Cap and Bucky have a devilish time in cornering an insane murderer who, forced by fate to paint horrendous portraits, decides to paint these type of paintings of the men he intends to murder! "Crime Goes to Press," script by Stan Lee, art by Charles Nicholas; The Master of Speed decides to get a job at "The Daily Star," a newspaper whose editor has been threatened and roughed up because he writes articles about the town's racketeers. Sentinels of Liberty Secret Club News. Untitled Father Time story by Stan Lee, pencils by Al Avison, inks by George Klein; After having his invention (a bomb that would detonate after being near a human being for 5 minutes) turned down by the government as "silly," a crazed inventor decides to use that weapon against the government. Marvel Mystery Comics ad. Mystic Comics ad. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Secret Wars: Last Days - Written by Al Ewing. Art and Cover by Luke Ross. In Earth's final hours, the Mighty Avengers come together one last time... ...but in the face of the end of everything, what help can they give? Guest-starring the latest and perhaps the greatest Mighty Avenger - YOU! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Gwen Stacy Variant Cover. Secret Wars: Last Days - Written by Al Ewing. Art by Luke Ross. Cover by Jake Wyatt. In Earth's final hours, the Mighty Avengers come together one last time... ...but in the face of the end of everything, what help can they give? Guest-starring the latest and perhaps the greatest Mighty Avenger - YOU! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Back in the USSR, Reuben and company have to foil a zeppelin hijacking by anti-Plex terrorists, unaware that it's just the beginning of trouble and danger in "Loose Women and Best Men." Script by John Moore and art by Mike Vosburg & Richard Ory. Issue also has "H3Pdisk – the Musik Vid Mag for the Masses." Cover price $1.95.

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Written by Gabby Rivera. Art by Flaviano Armentaro. Cover by Joe Quinones. EXTERMINATRIX Part 2 Sotomayor University falls to Exterminatrix! Just what does the domineering dean have planned for America's home base? With America in lockup, it's up to Prodigy to find out! But only if he can stay under Exterminatrix's radar… …which is gonna be pretty hard now that former ally and campus queen X'Andria is working for the enemy! How is America gonna fight her way outta this one? LEGACY heats up as the Midas Corporation expands its empire! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "The Diplomat!" Written by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Vosburg and Chic Stone. Cover by Mike Esposito and Chic Stone. Scarlett gets the spotlight, as she races against the clock to stop a Cobra assassin. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

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Reprints. Stories by S.M. Iger, Charles Biro, Jack Kirby, Joe Simon and unknown. Art by Reed Crandall, Joe Kubert, Jack Kirby, Joe Simon, Bob Powell, Steve Ditko, Alex Toth, Mike Peppe and Mort Meskin. While volunteering at the American Red Cross, Joan discovers that Dr. Kruger has poisoned the blood banks in an untitled Firebrand story. Plus: Chuck Chandler in "Gem of an Idea"; "The Fourth Dimension is a Many-Splattered Thing"; Red Hawk in "The Man Who Rode the Moonlight"; "The Heritage"; "Working Girl's Romance"; and "Soft Touch"! 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Patriot Dream - Written by Mark Pellegrini. Art by Timothy Lim. Cover by Timonthy Lim. AMERICAN HENSHIN HEROINE! DIVERSE MASKED WARRIORS FIGHTING FOR A 'KAMEN' CAUSE! Kamen America and her friends venture towards an uncertain future! Carly has to come to terms with the loss of a loved one and the media's hammering at her shattered public persona. While she marches onwards, the manipulative Cynthia Prestige sets her own plans in motion-but can she trust Zener Techno after the events of the last saga? And how does the anarchic street gang Madd Shadou play a role in all of this? 56 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

Patriot Dream - Written by Mark Pellegrini. Art by Timothy Lim. Cover by Fishine Chen. AMERICAN HENSHIN HEROINE! DIVERSE MASKED WARRIORS FIGHTING FOR A 'KAMEN' CAUSE! Kamen America and her friends venture towards an uncertain future! Carly has to come to terms with the loss of a loved one and the media's hammering at her shattered public persona. While she marches onwards, the manipulative Cynthia Prestige sets her own plans in motion-but can she trust Zener Techno after the events of the last saga? And how does the anarchic street gang Madd Shadou play a role in all of this? Open wide, 'cause here comes another belt-busting, eye-pleasing variant to satisfy your cravings! Here's the beef, a Royale with cheesecake, courtesy of artistic chef Fishine Chen, but it's only at participating stores and while supplies last, so better place your order for this triple-decker delight today! Order two copies to make it a combo! 56 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

This issue features an ad with the first in-print mention of The Flash and Hawkman, pre-dating publication of Flash Comics #1! Cover art by Walter Galli, Jon L. Blummer, and William Smith. Origin, Part II starring Gary Concord, the Ultra-Man, script and art by Jon L. Blummer (signed as Don Shelby); Gary's father's story continues; He discovers he is the only one who can breathe the air outside the domed cities. Mutt and Jeff strips by Al Smith (as Bud Fisher). Believe It or Not by Robert L. Ripley. The Volcano starring Red, White and Blue, art by William Smith. Northern Lights starring Hop Harrigan, script and art by Jon L. Blummer (signed as Jon Elby). A Thousand Years A Minute - Part 3--Adventures in the Unknown, script by Carl H. Claudy, art by Stan Aschmeier. Scribbly Teaches the Principal, script and art by Sheldon Mayer. Calling the Roll starring Ben Webster, script and art by Edwin Alger. The American Way [Part 4], script by John B. Wentworth, art by Walter Galli. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Sean Carroll. A Semi-Bummer Weekend, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Sean Carroll; Jon comes to visit, but Harvey feels his stay doesn't go very well. a Short Visit, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Barry Hoffman; Harvey has neglected to visit a colleague who was taken ill. Who Are You Kidding?, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Sean Carroll; Harvey and Toby talk about the Toto song "Rosanna" and the Saturday Night Live character "Rosanna Roseannadanna." Free Ride, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Gary Dumm; Herschel starts getting lifts to work from Mr Klein, but comes to dislike him. A Harvey Pekar Story, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Val Mayerik; Jon has a Harvey Pekar experience. One Of Life's Pleasures, script by Harvey Pekar, pencils by Philip Fried, inks by Bill Knapp; Harvey asks which hospital in Cleveland has the best cafeteria. The Garfield Monument, script by Harvey Pekar, art by M. Sonoda. 60 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Collects Justice League of America (1960-1987 1st Series) #71-80.

Written by Dennis O'Neil. Art by Dick Dillin, Sid Greene, and Joe Giella. Cover by Murphy Anderson.

In these issues, the Black Canary joins the team, the new satellite headquarters was born, and more!

Plus, an intro by pop culture historian William Schelly!

Hardcover, 228 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.95.

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(W) Sterling Gates. (A) Derlis Santacruz, Wayne Faucher. (CA) Brett Booth, Norm Rapmund. Vibe is stuck in another dimension, where he must stop an alien invasion of Earth and rescue his brother-who is busy trying to kill Vibe! No problem, right? Cover price $2.99.

Written by VARIOUS. The chronicle of the Marvel Universe returns as the All-New Official Index to the Marvel Universe delves into the history of three more of Marvel's most enduring titles! Return with us to the Silver and Golden Ages to we launch our coverage of the Avengers (from AVENGERS #300), Thor (from THOR #398), and Captain America (from both CAPTAIN AMERICA #332 and 1941's CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #31). Watch the Marvel universe's history unfold month by month as each issue provides synopses for dozens of individual comics, including back-up strips, introducing the characters, teams, places and equipment that appeared within, providing vital information about first appearances, where they last showed up and where they appeared next! 64 PGS./Rated A Cover price $3.99.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 1st printing - "The Diplomat!" Written by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Vosburg and Chic Stone. Cover by Mike Esposito and Chic Stone. Scarlett gets the spotlight, as she races against the clock to stop a Cobra assassin. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

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Written by Neil Gaiman and P. Craig Russell. Art by P. Craig Russell and Scott Hampton. Cover by Glenn Fabry and Adam Brown. Shadow finds himself in hot water as the new gods make a dangerous powerplay before his eyes. The Hugo, Bram Stoker, Locus, World Fantasy, and Nebula award-winning novel and hit Starz television series by Neil Gaiman is adapted as a comic series! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Neil Gaiman and P. Craig Russell. Art by P. Craig Russell and Scott Hampton. Cover by David Mack. Shadow finds himself in hot water as the new gods make a dangerous powerplay before his eyes. The Hugo, Bram Stoker, Locus, World Fantasy, and Nebula award-winning novel and hit Starz television series by Neil Gaiman is adapted as a comic series! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.