Blue comic books issue 8

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Volume 8, Issue 3 - February, 1949. 7" x 10", 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 8, Issue 5 - June, 1949. 7" x 10", 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Story and Art by Kazue Kato.

Awakened by the traitor Saburota Todo, the Impure King's massive form threatens to engulf the city of Kyoto. As the Exorcists of the Tokyo Branch and the monks of the Myodha temple do all they can to contain the demon, Rin and his friends fi nd themselves separated and facing their own battles. While Rin and Ryuji race to confront the full might of the Impure King, Yukio takes on Todo singlehanded and discovers that he may be his own worst enemy! 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.

Volume 8 - Reprint.

Story and Art by Kazue Kato.

Awakened by the traitor Saburota Todo, the Impure King's massive form threatens to engulf the city of Kyoto. As the Exorcists of the Tokyo Branch and the monks of the Myodha temple do all they can to contain the demon, Rin and his friends fi nd themselves separated and facing their own battles. While Rin and Ryuji race to confront the full might of the Impure King, Yukio takes on Todo singlehanded and discovers that he may be his own worst enemy! 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.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tadatoshi Fujimaki. Translated by Casey Loe. After a summer vacation that includes a camping trip and the home ec club trying to sell Ogami and Noren as a more believable couple, the kids begin their second term…only for Ogami to discover that the new principal is his nemesis Yoichiro Oka. And as if that's not enough, a new Mitsuoka challenge is waiting in the wings! Softcover, 6-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $11.99.

Stories and art by George Wildman and others. A poor man's Casper, Timmy is not merely misunderstood; he's actively afraid of everything. Since Timmy doesn't want to scare anyone, Maxie uses ventriloquism to make Timmy say "Boo." Uncle Slyly, the uncle of Atomic Bunny's enemy the Fox, refuses to believe that one bunny can outfight a fox. Since Timmy is afraid of his own shadow, Wilma uses magic to set his shadow free, but that creates a different set of problems. Maxie's Prank; Some Lessons Well Learned; Shadow Shy; One Bet Too Many; Atomic Bunny: Uncle Slyly's Visit; Toy Shy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story by Makoto Sanda. Art and cover by Isuo Tsukumo. Script Supervisor: Kore Yamazaki. Translated by Adrienne Beck. Adapted by Ysabet Hernandez Mendoza. Blanche's hatred is so great it threatens to blot out even Giselle in her dragon form. Giselle, Ao, and the others are backed into a corner by that overwhelming power, unable to do anything. But then rescue arrives from an unexpected quadrant-the commune that everyone thought was sitting this battle out, Wadjet Bibliothèque! Softcover, 5-on. x 7-in., 186 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.65

Add to cart Fine $2.65

Written by Myatt Murphy. Art and Cover by Scott Dalrymple. The girls begin saying their silent goodbyes as they prepare to leave town one last time. Also, the truth about Marit's mission is finally revealed, Christina's memory returns when she least expects it, and you'll see a side of Iya you would never have expected! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Written, Art, and Cover by Tim Yates. Pirates, magic and adventure return in this action-packed new issue! Shen has a scheme to make some quick cash to fund his budding pirate fleet, and needs Ariana to help him do it. Will his plan go off without a hitch? Probably not. But the true danger lurking in the deep is something nobody expected. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Aaron Stueve. Art by Silvio dB. Isis, along with her new companions -- the hardheaded bodyguard, Tony, the ancient Egyptian queen, Cleopatra, the barbarian warrior, Groth, and the indefatigable detective, Mr. Frederick -- make their way through a maze of illusions as they seek to escape the clutches of Dr. Love! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Frank Johnson. Stories and art by Frank Johnson and George Wildman. Charlton presented this version of the mischievous Ollie Orwell as a promotional item for Blue Bird Comics, handed out at kids' shoe stores as a free giveaway. While experimenting with their bubble wands, Ollie and Li'l Tomboy accidentally enter Bubble Land and get captured by the Bubble People. Ollie's dad ill-advisedly sends Ollie to be a caddy during his boss's golf game. Uranium-carrot-powered Atomic Bunny leads a hungry fox on a merry chase. Bubble Happy; Very Helpful Caddy; Chumpo the Chimp; Atomic Bunny: Emergency Carrots; A Rare Bird. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Pete Morisi. Stories and art by Pete Morisi, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. This series reprinted Masked Raider adventures as a giveaway for various shoe stores. Western adventure featuring a masked hero with a secret identity and a golden eagle for a sidekick. Owlhoots capture the Masked Raider and his paramour Polly, the sheriff's daughter. The outlaw Meggs accidentally creates a conflict between the Masked Raider and his secret identity, lawyer Les Wilcox. Western movie hero Tex Ritter and his horse Fury follow the dusty trail of an escaped convict. A Date With Destiny; The Unknown Friend; Fur Forts; Tex Ritter: Brandon's Escape; Vigilante Terror. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Blue Bird promotional comic for shoes Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Add to cart Fine $2.65

By James S. Harris, Rachel Nacion, and Cal Slayton. "Winter, Part 2 of 3" There's been a tragedy at the mall, and it's up to teenage hero Heidi Paige to figure out who's behind it. All signs point to the newly super-powered and slightly deranged ice princess Ilsa Daniel, especially after a strange October blizzard hits Harrington. But is Heidi prepared to stop a girl who's more confused and lonely than she is evil? b&w, 24pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $32.00 View scans 2 1/2" Spine split from top. Tape. Water/moisture damage.

Stories and art by Robert Turner, Rudolf Johnson, Irwin Hasen and George Storm. Sometimes listed as Holyoke One-shot #8. Little is known about the so-called "Holyoke One-Shots," except they include stories reprinted from early Golden Age books by Temerson and other publishers. Secret Agent Z-2 escorts a scientist whose latest invention could help the war effort, but enemy spies want to stop him at any cost. Alec and his pet parrot are interrogated by cronies of modern-day pirate king Yang. Buck Burke; Waterfront Wildcat; Alec & the Reign of Yang; Secret Agent Z-2; Strongman. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 8 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. Summer break is right around the corner, but first, the college club must overcome the frenzy of lectures, reports, and labs. School is a place of study, after all. However, if you thought the teachers are Izu U would be normal, then you have another thing coming! With pride and credits on the line, a dangerous death match with Iori's associate professor begins! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Ark.

In the early twenty-first century, the majority of Earth's landmass is submerged due to rising sea levels. Enter the Fleet of Fog, a host of sentient alien battleships of unknown origin who easily decimate earth's naval forces. Humanity is now on the verge of extinction.

In the year 2039, the stalwart Captain Chihaya Gunzou and his intrepid crew on the Blue Steel fleet may be humanity's last chance to fight off the alien invaders.

The Blue Steel fleet happens to contain a secret weapon that could turn the tide of war: a mysterious I-401 submarine that can transform into a girl.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

September 30, 1904. Stories of the North and South during the Civil War. This issue: Bivouac and Battle; or, The Boys in Gray's Hard Campaign. 11" x 8", 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.05.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kouji Miura. Translated by Christine Dashiell. After the the actor playing the prince in the class play is knocked out of commission, Taiki is asked to take on the role. Though he's full of nerves, he follows through with the performance-until an accident befalls him and Hina! Can Taiki handle this shift in their already-precarious relationship? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

Spring Special 1984 - 48 Pages

Blue Bird Comics promotional comic for shoes. Cover price $0.10.

NOTE: Title becomes Greater Gangster Stories (1933-1934 Publishing Corp.) with Vol. 8 #4. Cover price $0.25.

December 26, 1896. Phil at Bull-Run; or, The Charge of the Fire Zouaves - by Beverley Kennon. Tales of adventure and bravery of boy heroes, who wore the Blue and Gray. 10 1/2" x 6 7/8", 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.05.

Blue Bird Shoe editions are standard format comic books (containing reprint material) published by Charlton Comics for distribution by Blue Bird Shoes. All Blue Bird editions have the company's name across the top of the cover. Cover price $0.10.

July 2, 1898. A Weekly Devoted to the Stirring Adventures of our Boys in Blue. In this issue: Out of Morro Castle; or, Clif Faraday's Escape Cover price $0.05.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by Anastasia Shestakova. Art and cover by Crimson. In the continent of Consume, an endless war rages between bitter rivals: the Segua Kingdom vs. the Ninteldo Empire. Upon his dinosaur steed, the stern Emperor Marcus has led the Ninteldo Empire to near-victory. Now, with the majority of Consume under its control, Ninteldo has Segua up against the ropes. Enter a fleet-footed lad named Gear, who seeks vengeance against Ninteldo for his brother's death. After joining Segua's Army, Gear is enlisted in the Special Forces, due to his amazing speed. Yet the inexperienced, hasty youth may not be ready for the realities of war - or he might just become the Segua Empire's last and greatest hope. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 244 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.