Blue comic books issue 9

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tadatoshi Fujimaki. Translated by Casey Loe. Hardened hit man Juzo Ogami's in for the mission of his esteemed career...life as an average middle school student! 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. Timmy tries to protect a sleeping Lester the Lazy Ghost from ogres. A tummy ache causes Timmy to fall into the clutches of Herman and his quack cousin, Doctor Spook. Timmy tries to convince the new kids he's "magic," when really he just has an invisible dog. Sick! Sick! Sick!; Timmy's Magic; Shadow Shy; One Bet Too Many; Atom the Cat: The Precious Fish-Head; The Sleepy-Head Menace. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 9 - 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. A NEW PERSPECTIVE. Ao testifies to the communes that both his own crimes and those committed by the communes against Flamme must be brought to light. He is willing to gaze into Pariss darkest abyss, earning the respect of the three commune leaders. New possibilities open before everyone, but then a disturbing guest visits the leader of Quatre Saisons. Softcover, 5-on. x 7-in., 178 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

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When Words Speak Louder than Actions - Written by Myatt Murphy. Art and Cover by Scott Dalrymple. The Eisner-nominated team of Murphy and Dalrymple are bringing the first chapter of Fade from Blue to a fast-paced conclusion! In this issue: Marit comes face to face with the man who killed her mother. Plus: Tensions mount as the girls struggle to pack up their lives and leave home one last time. See why Wizard calls Fade one of this year's "Buzz Books"! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

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Story, Art and Cover by Tim Yates. Ariana wakes up in the forest, lost, without a friendly face around. Only she's not alone. There are monsters in the woods that would love to make a meal out of a wandering pirate. Ariana must find her crew, find her ship, and not get eaten. And, along the way, perhaps make some new friends in a very unexpected place. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Stories and art by Frank Johnson and F. Sarlo. 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. Ollie and Li'l Tomboy try to find a burglar to rob their house, so they can become heroes and get their names in the paper. Li'l Tomboy's parents dare to hope she's found her feminine side when she starts dabbling in makeup, in a story with a surprisingly modern ending. Plus a fanciful story of how dogs got to be dogs, by cartoonist F. Sarlo. Friendly Burglar Wanted; Hello, Hello!; Li'l Tomboy: Let's Make-Up; Bowo the Bookworm; The Cocky Rooster; Doggie. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Pete Morisi and Bill Molno. 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. Railton tips off the sheriff to where the Masked Raider hides his horse and eagle, but Railton has an ulterior motive. Polly rides out to meet the Masked Raider, but the Younger brothers tail her and set up an ambush. A rustler escapes during his trial and injures Les Wilcox in the process, giving Les and Polly a moment for romance at last. Rustler's Snare; Bushwhacked Romance; Texas Rangers in Action: Outlaw Territory; Shooting Sam Smith; Doubled Danger; The Prize Is Death. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Blue Bird promotional comic for shoes Cover price $0.12.

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By James S. Harris, Rachel Nacion, and Cal Slayton. "Winter" Part 3??Heidi prepares to trudge through the freak blizzard to take on the Ice Princess. But first she takes a visit to Ilsa's house to discover the sad truth behind Princess' father. What Heidi discovers will make her confrontation with the Ice Princess all the more difficult. b&w, 24pgs. Cover price $2.95.

UK Reprint Series. Reprints Story and Art from Blue Bolt (1949) #105, Blue Bolt (1949) #108, and Western Comics (1948) #9. Reprints Cover from Blue Bolt (1949) #105. Cover by L.B. Cole.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.75.

Volume 9 - 1st Printing. Written by Kenji Inoue. Art and cover by Kimitake Yoshioka. If there's one thing college students want, it's money! After getting a job at a diner, Iori is reunited with Sakurako Busujima, the college girl he bumped heads with at the Oumi U school festival, and soon finds himself the victim of her harsh hazing and sadistic training. But then, like an angel from heaven, a pretty-faced boy appears to offer him a helping hand. Will Otoya-kun be the savior Iori so desperately needs?If there's one thing college students want, it's money! After getting a job at a diner, Iori is reunited with Sakurako Busujima, the college girl he bumped heads with at the Oumi U school festival, and soon finds himself the victim of her harsh hazing and sadistic training. But then, like an angel from heaven, a pretty-faced boy appears to offer him a helping hand. Will Otoya-kun be the savior Iori so desperately needs? Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 9 - 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.

October 7, 1904. Stories of the North and South during the Civil War. This issue: Out with Grant; or, The Boys in Blue in Tennessee. 11" x 8", 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.05.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kouji Miura. Translated by Christine Dashiell. The joint training camp has begun, and Taiki must endure even tougher practices than usual. But all he can think about are Chinatsu and Hina! During the final night of the camp, Taiki finds himself alone with Hina once again and realizes he needs to be more honest with himself-and with her. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 216 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $11.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Blue Giant (2013-2017 Shogakukan) Vol. 9-10.

Story and art by Shinichi Ishizuka. Translated by Daniel Komen.

Miyamoto Dai, a student with a taste for basketball, changes his life the first time he sees a live jazz performance. The incredible music strikes a chord deep inside him, and he immediately decides to dedicate himself to the saxophone. He has no skills, no formal training, and no idea what he's up against, but his obsession drives him to play that instrument day after day. Will passion be enough to become the player of his dreams?

This award-winning manga from Shinichi Ishizuka, compiled into five omnibus volumes for its English debut, is a pitch-perfect drama about the power of music.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 444 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Summer Special 1984 - 48 Pages

Blue Bird Comics promotional comic for shoes. Big Shoe Store. 7-in. x 10-in. 32 Pages Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

January 2, 1897. Ralph Ashore; or, The Frolics and Adventures of a Middy - 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 9, 1898. A Weekly Devoted to the Stirring Adventures of our Boys in Blue. In this issue: Clif Faraday's Test; or, The Mystery of the Unexploded Shell. Cover price $0.05.