Battle comic books issue 9

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#9. Volume 3, Issue 1. Officers at G.H.Q. stared at that map of the year Front in horror. Too late, they realized the 39th American division had walked into a Boche trap-a trap that might snap shut any minute, hurl thousands of Yanks to hell! Reprinting in facsimile format the June 1934 "The Dynamite Squadron." Softcover, 112 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $9.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Japanese Army in World War II!" By Gordon L Rottman. The Japanese conquest of the Pacific comprised of a complex series of widely scattered operations; their intent was to neutralize American, Commonwealth, and Dutch forces, seize regions rich in economic resources, and secure an outer defense line for their empire. Although their conquest was successful, the forces deployed from Japan and China were not always ideally trained, equipped and armed. The South Seas and tropics proved challenging to these soldiers who were used to milder climates, and they were a less lethal enemy on the Chinese mainland. This book examines the overall structure of the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA), the forces in existence at the beginning of World War II and the organization of the forces committed to the conquest of the Pacific. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $25.95.

Stories and art by Clem Weisbecker, Mo Marcus, Carl Pfeufer and Pete Costanza. Pre-Code war comics from Fawcett, created during the height of the Korean War. Pinned down by enemy fire, a platoon must depend on Hennie, who has a score to settle after his brother was killed in the war. A sergeant and a lieutenant try to settle their differences on the battlefield when it turns out they both have a picture of the same gal back home. A US platoon and a Scottish fusiliers squadron must make some mighty adjustments when they share an assignment, in a story with unusually whimsical art for this title. Surprise Attack; No Time For Cupid; Fighting Man; Bill Battle: A Lot of Enemy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. Translated by Stephen Paul. The cyber-martial arts saga that has spanned a solar system and over two decades in print returns, with creator Yukito Kishiro's new sequel that reveals the true story of Alita's childhood on Mars, and the mind-bending adventures that still await her. Freed from the Fardarrig military, the Dejah Thoris can only enjoy a momentary peace before another dangerous foe descends upon Keun and the residents. The enemy's name is Gyapollo, and he's taken Yoko hostage and spirited her away! On top of that, he seems to have an enduring grudge against Keun, but why...? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Written and drawn by Koshun Takami and Masayuki Taguchi. English adaptation by Keith Giffen. After Shuuya is nurtured back to health, he discovers his savior is a group of girls with plans to defeat The Program and escape the island. But hope turns to despair when Yuko's paranoia makes her believe that Shuuya is the devil ... and she will stop at nothing to cast him into darkness! Softcover, 192 pages, 5-in x 7-in, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 2nd or later printings. Written and drawn by Koshun Takami and Masayuki Taguchi. English adaptation by Keith Giffen. After Shuuya is nurtured back to health, he discovers his savior is a group of girls with plans to defeat The Program and escape the island. But hope turns to despair when Yuko's paranoia makes her believe that Shuuya is the devil ... and she will stop at nothing to cast him into darkness! Softcover, 192 pages, 5-in x 7-in, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Dec 1931. Cover by George Rozen. Stories by Frederick C. Painton, Arthur Guy Empey, Col. F.M. Wise and Meigs Frost, L.B. McNicol, Pete McCoy and R.M. Reed, Frank Hunt Rentfrow, Harold F. Cruickshank, and Herbert L. McNary. 6.5-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 144 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Published by Famepress. 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Full color cover, B&W Interior.

UK Edition - Written by Roy Castle

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. Our heroine, Alita, has finally penetrated the center of Melchizedek, the supercomputer who is holding her friend Lou's brain hostage. There she is transfixed by a vivid vision of the undead life of Caerula. As the waking dream continues to unfold, Alita learns the secret behind the origin of the Scrapyard where she was reborn, humanity's journey to the stars, and the responsibility that's been entrusted to her. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Action Edition - Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Angel's Ascension!" Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. Yukito Kishiro blurs the line between human and machine in the sci-fi/action adventure Battle Angel Alita. As beautiful cyborg Alita confronts her archenemy, mad scientist Dest Nova, for the last time, she finally learns the chilling truth about her past! Meanwhile, megalomaniacal Barjack leader Den launches a kamikaze assault on both the Scrapyard and Tiphares, the mysterious utopian city in the sky. Then, Alita finally views Tiphares with her own eyes for the first time-just moments before the city's total annihilation! Is there any ray of hope in this epic post-apocalyptic saga? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

UK Reprint

Holiday Special 1983. 64 Pages

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UK Reprint

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuji Shiozaki. Ryomou Shimei is still at the little archer girl's mercy. The archerette interrogates Ryomou about the whereabouts of the Gyyokuji. This girl's magatama is viciously violent! Will Ryomou survive the archer girlâs torture? Ryomou flashbacks may be the only way she can escape this endless pain. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $9.99.

Foreign reprints - 68 Pages B&W

Distributed in the United Kingdom (England). "Space-Mimic!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Klaus Janson. Cover by Pat Broderick and Terry Austin. Commander Adama is acting strange and his odd behavior could lead to the destruction of the human race. Had Adama gone mad, or is there something far more sinister at work here?

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yasuhiro Nightow.

Fish-man Libra agent Zed O'Brien looks for a moonlight gig to help defray the cost of his survival gear. But when a legendary arms dealer steals the apparatus, the Libra team must mount an attack on the dealer's heavily fortified hedquarters and retrieve Zed's gear before he suffocates!

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 $12.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "The Ardennes Offensive - U.S. and British Forces of the Central Sector!" By Bruce Quarrie. The Order of Battle Series presents the military enthusiast with a new angle on the major battles of history. Supported by comprehensive organization diagrams the forces involved are examined unit-by-unit, including the 'tooth' combat elements and the vital 'tail' support troops. The objectives of the operation are analysed and this 'theory' contrasted with the realities of the battle itself. Order of Battle blows away the fog of war and provides the most detailed information ever published on the great clashes of history and the units which fought them. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W.

This issue features the fiction story "Ghostlight" that follows the adventures of a Federation fighter squadron, along with an SFB scenario and a "behind the scenes" write-up, in game terms, to show writers how to make game counters, rules, and hexes into exciting stories. This issue also include the first-ever "class history" article, detailing the history and function of Federation carriers. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 80 pages