H-E-R-O comic books issue 9

Buck Rogers newspaper comic strip reprints. Cover price $2.95.

By Ryo Mizuno and Masato Natsumoto. The dark elves have attacked Spark, the Heroic Knight, and the group of heroes he is leading to reclaim the Crystal Ball of Souls, stolen by the evil sorcerer Vagnado. Laina, the beautiful leather-clad adventuress, leads the brave band into battle. It's non-stop action as swords cross, arrows fly, and good and evil spells meet when the magicians and heroes and villains of Lodoss meet on their rocky battleground. Laina and Gallec are grievously wounded, and only the intervention of Neece, the elf, can save Spark from certain death! Lodoss is one of the great anime series of all time, and writer Ryo Mizuno, the creator of the world of Lodoss, and artist Masato Natsumoto bring us another action-packed series that Lodoss fans will love! b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Canadian Edition with $1.00 cover price. "Assault on Galactus!" Part 9 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. The World Devourer makes his ultimate move. Can even the combined powers of the Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Magneto, Spider-Man, and Incredible Hulk prevent mighty Galactus from consuming Battleworld, thus destroying everyone and everything on it? Plus, watch as Doctor Doom's diabolical scheme comes to fruition. Cover price $1.00.

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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Story, art and cover by The Fillbach Brothers, Matt and Shawn Fillbach. A superhero saga in the tradition of classic underground comix. Captain Freebird drinks a toast to his allies of the past and present, revealing his secret origin in the process, and struggles to figure out what it all means. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover by Dell Barras. Written by Steve Perrin. Art by Pete McDonnell and Jeff Albrecht. New Huntsman story, and a new adventure with Winter Wonderlass. Cover price $4.99.

Newsstand Edition. Hero with a Heart - Milo Ventimiglia; Greg Grunberg - exclusive interview; "There's going to be some important changes among the cast. People will die." - Producer speaks; Top 10 moments that shook the Heroes world; Heroes News - all the latest developments on season three; Hiro's Guide to Being a Hero; Elle and Claire face off; Meredith interview; SFX - How Did They Do That? Cover price $9.99.

Previews Exclusive Edition. Hero with a Heart - Milo Ventimiglia; Greg Grunberg - exclusive interview; "There's going to be some important changes among the cast. People will die." - Producer speaks; Top 10 moments that shook the Heroes world; Heroes News - all the latest developments on season three; Hiro's Guide to Being a Hero; Elle and Claire face off; Meredith interview; SFX - How Did They Do That? Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kouhei Horikoshi.

It's off to summer camp for Midoriya and the U.A. students! But this is no ordinary vacation-it's high-impact training where the students are expected to develop their Quirks even further! The teachers have set up some tough challenges, but none will be as difficult and as life changing as the threat a new group of enemies poses. What's even worse is who the villains' target is and why...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages,

B&W. Teen Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 9 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Kouhei Horikoshi.

It's off to summer camp for Midoriya and the U.A. students! But this is no ordinary vacation-it's high-impact training where the students are expected to develop their Quirks even further! The teachers have set up some tough challenges, but none will be as difficult and as life changing as the threat a new group of enemies poses. What's even worse is who the villains' target is and why...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages,

B&W. Teen Cover price $9.99.

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Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. Matt Wagner's classic saga of comics fantasy continues in the third and final part of his epic MAGE trilogy. Disaster has finally struck and torn Kevin Matchstick's family apart, leaving him bewildered and grief stricken. He desperately searches for any trace of where his loved ones might be held hostage, or if they are even still alive. Meanwhile, the sinister Gracklethorns are faced with their own family dilemma as the Umbra Mother reacts to mystical turmoil. Will Kevin at last find help…and the guidance he now needs even more urgently than ever? MAGE: THE HERO DENIED is a 15-issue limited series climaxing in a double-sized finale. Considered by many to be creator MATT WAGNER's masterpiece, MAGE has been an inspiration to many contemporary creators and a perennial favorite with old and new readers alike for decades. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Cow Heroes Team Up - Little Big Hoof and Cowborg. Comic came in Chick-fil-A Kid's Meals and was originally polybagged.

Photo cover features John Banner, Bob Crane and Werner Klemperer. Stories by Paul S. Newman. Art by Dick Giordano and Sal Trapani. Cover number is 12-335-910. Based on the long-running sitcom about POWs in an inept German prison camp during WWII. In a three-part story, the secret radio informs Hogan that he has to get 20 prisoners out of Stalag 13 in one day. Hogan has a plan, but it involves counterfeit coupons, potato-stifled burglar alarms, and stolen store mannequins. Klink is so grateful, he offers Hogan the Iron Cross. The Big Break-In; Suit Yourself Suits; Ally Ally in Free! Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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The Weird Sisters - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. Kevin Matchstick finds himself both entranced and confused by the witches' covening of Isis Hunter and her two sisters, Magda and Ish. The Sibling Trio have come to help disperse the arcane energy that emanates from the chilly city to the north. Stronger still is the kinetic attraction felt between Kevin and the sensual Magda -- a pairing foretold in an earlier prophecy and which the former had tried his best to avoid. Ladies man Wally Ut has plenty to say about this which only adds to the Pendragon's distractions. Frustrated by his efforts to continue the hunt, Kevin and Joe return to the hilltop graveyard where they had encountered the Red Caps. Convinced that the cemetery is a portal to the lair of the Pale Incanter, they set out to gain entrance by keeping watch for further nasties. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Tim Burgard. Written by Dennis Mallonee. Art by Mark Beachum, Duval Stowers and Tim Burgard. In this issue: Psyche in the classic tale "Dark Passion: Part 3"! Plus: The quest for Lady Arcane begins! Also starring the Black Enchantress. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

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May 3rd, 1975 - Cover by John Buscema. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Jack Kirby. UK Reprints of early Silver Surfer and X-Men issues! 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 36 pages, B&W.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Toufu. Translated by M. Fulcrum. Adapted by Jeffery Thomas. SO, THIS IS HELL... After defeating Baphomet, the fearsome drill sergeant of the demonic army, Max and the gang dive head-first into the world of demons. But the Demonic Realm has changed since Maxs last sortie during his hero days, and formidable foes stand between him and his objective—the demon lord's castle! This is what happens when you leave your one-room apartment!! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. Age 15+ Cover price $13.99.

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Marvel Universe Comic Packs action figure reprint. "Assault on Galactus!" Part 9 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. The World Devourer makes his ultimate move. Can even the combined powers of the Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Magneto, Spider-Man, and Incredible Hulk prevent mighty Galactus from consuming Battleworld, thus destroying everyone and everything on it? Plus, watch as Doctor Doom's diabolical scheme comes to fruition.

Yank with the Fighting French starring John F. Hasey. Mom Chung and Her 509 Fair-Haired Sons starring Dr. Margaret Chung. Ship Builder No. 1 featuring Henry J. Kaiser. Army Miracle Man featuring Brehon Somervell. Panda Man featuring Floyd Tangier-Smith. Man of the People featuring Lord Tweedsmuir. Most Valuable Player in the American League featuring Joe "Flash" Gordon. Murder by Moonlight featuring Abraham Lincoln. Navy's Ace Raider featuring William F. Halsey. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Edited by Albert Delacorte. Stories by Burris Jenkins and Tom Hickey. Adventure war tales featuring such historical figures as Pete Zurlinden, Father Meany, Marine Warrant Office Gordon Hodde, Archie Gibbs, Eddie Long, Cecil LeRoy "Jake" Jacobson, and Bernard "Lucky" Heidemann—these are real-life War Heroes! 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by TODD DEZAGO. Pencils by DARIO BRIZUELA & MARCELO DICHIARA. Cover by LEONEL CASTELLANI. 'Here Come...The Squadettes!' The Boys have had the Clubhouse all to themselves for quite sometime...but now The Girls are stepping up and they're blowing the doors off the place! Tigra, She-Hulk, and The Wasp join the team...and the Super Hero Squad will never be the same! Also, what's going on over at the Baxter Building...?! All the Super Heroes are going to watch...'The Contest'! 32 PGS./MARVEL ADVENTURES/All Ages ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Original Story by Zappon. Art and cover by Masahiro Ikeno. Character Design by Yasumo. Translated by Dale Delucia. Ruti has come to Zoltan in search of the Devil's Blessing! With the assassin Tisse in tow, the girls seek out the shady alchemist who made the drug, under the guise of adventurers. Meanwhile none the wiser, Red and Rit receive a request for help from a fairy dragon! They head for a fay village, hoping to cure its inhabitants of a mysterious disease...Will the two groups ever cross paths?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.00.

M9 Thor: Official Marvel Comics Stamps. 10 different stamps and 1 special surprise stamp. Measures 4 3/8" x 11. Cover price $0.50.

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Story by Dennis Mallonee and Tim Burgard. Art by Rick Hoberg, Tim Burgard and Aaron McClellan. Cover by Rick Hoberg. Time-traveling scientist Ethan Caldwell Smith arrives from the future to join forces with his daughter Skylark and battle evil as the superhero Eternity Smith. Terrorists attempt to take over the entire campus of Caltech university, in a story featuring an appearance by Star Trek actor Walter Koenig. Also featuring an Indigo backup story. Conflict On Campus; Bloodlines, Part 1. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

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"Guns And Money Chapter 4: Dead Man's Party" - Richard and Melanie have a discussion and so do Scorpion and Irving, while Allison and Rachel stake out the Phoenix headquarters. Characters: Silver Scorpion; Irving; Richard; Melanie Spose; Rachel Ashley; Allison; Anthony Weller; Lee; Detective Collins. Written by Dan Vado, with art by Aldin Baroza. Cover by Aldin Baroza. B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing. Written by Toudai. Art and cover by Jiro Heian. Character Design by Ochau. Translated by Jessica Latherow. Adapted by Lora Gray. Miyama Kaito is no hero. He's just a normal university student who gets caught up in a hero summons with an actual Hero. But even "Hero" is just a ceremonial role these days, ever since the Demon Lord was killed centuries ago. In a world where demons are chill, nobles are no longer corrupt, wars are a distant memory and there are no more epic quests to complete, what's a regular guy to do? Why, build a harem, of course! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 148 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $13.99.

UK reprint edition with 30p cover price. Circa 1980. UK reprints of Marvel Comics. 5.5" x 8". 50 pages. Black and white.

Demon cover and story/art by Buddy Saunders

Published by the S.F.C.A. and edited by Rocket's Blast guru G.B. Love, Fighting Hero Comics was produced during the golden age of comic book fanzines. Issue # 9 features The Demon in "Death on Night-Tide World!", written and drawn by Don Fowler, which is the pseudonym of Buddy Saunders, owner of Lone Star Comics and mycomicshop.com. The blurb for the story asks: Who Will Die?-- Graviteer, Chimera, The Demon, or Dezmon. Cover art by Fowler. 14 pgs, ditto. 20-cent cover price. Cover price $0.20.

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Written by Kyle Puttkammer. Art and Cover by Marcus Williams. The Crow King Saga: part 3 of 3--'Crow Confrontation'. Cassiopeia has successfully reunited the Hero Cats, but now they must face their biggest challenge yet. Don't miss the climatic conclusion of the Crow King Saga! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Assault on Galactus!" Part 9 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. The World Devourer makes his ultimate move. Can even the combined powers of the Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Magneto, Spider-Man, and Incredible Hulk prevent mighty Galactus from consuming Battleworld, thus destroying everyone and everything on it? Plus, watch as Doctor Doom's diabolical scheme comes to fruition. Cover price $0.75.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yasunori Mitsunaga. Translated by Mario Varo. Adapted by Solo Mia. The divine ritual of Vol-Ley seems perfectly suited for Sekai's caravan of buxom babes, but the opposing teams are composed of demihumans and demons with extra body parts to spare! Will Sekai's knowledge of Earth sports, and his incredible power to call a "time-out" across the entire realm, be enough to lead his team to tournament victory and select the next ruler of the kingdom, or will it finally be game over for this young voyeur and his vivacious vixens? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Older Teen (17+) Cover price $12.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Written by Yoshiki Tanaka. Art and cover by Hiromu Arakawa. Translated by Matt Treyvaud. Arslan is the teenaged prince of the ancient kingdom of Pars who doesn't seem to have what it takes to be a great ruler like his father, Andragoras III. A fateful encounter with a slave from the neighboring country of Lusitania leads Arslan to question the world outside of the royal capital's walls but before he can indulge his curiosity, war breaks out. Arslan is rushed off to his first war, only to see his kingdom crumble in front of his eyes. This series of events leads the young Arslan on a journey to reclaim his lost kingdom. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $10.99.

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Final Showdown - Written by Dennis Mallonee. Art by Rick Hoberg, Tim Burgard and Jimmy Janes. Cover by Rick Hoberg. Reprinted from Eternity Smith (1987 Hero) #1. Revenge! The classic science-fiction adventures of Eternity Smith continue in the ninth issue of Heroic Spotlight, in the cataclysmic book-length conclusion to the very first Eternity Smith story arc! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

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Wraparound Cover by Mercy Van Vlack. Cover price $1.00.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Written by Dojyomaru. Art and cover by Fuyuyuki.

When the aggressively pragmatic Kazuya Souma is summoned to another world as a hero, he's not given a quest, he's given a kingdom to rule. On top of that, he's betrothed to the previous king's daughter! To get the country back in order, Souma gathers a group of gifted individuals to his side. Will their impressive talents and his own knack for logistics be enough to get the country on its feet again?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen (13+)

Cover price $13.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kengo Hanazawa.

A small group of survivors, led by former manga creator Korori Nakata, considers breaking from a large, organized group of humans who follow cult leader "Asada" and have taken control of a high-rise apartment building. On a collision course with our heroes Hideo and Hiromi, the high-rise survivors face extremely powerful ZQNs and strange ZQN-human hybrids that may hold the key to unlocking the global zombie epidemic!

Softcover, 424 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Written by Hideyuki Furuhashi. Art and cover by Betten Court. Original Concept by Kohei Horikoshi. Translated and Adapted by Caleb Cook.

A villain incident when Aizawa was a student at U.A. changed him forever. Who could have known that fateful encounter would someday have an impact on the present? But as time goes by, life changes for Koichi, Pop, Makoto and everyone else. The glory days of Narufest are over, and it's time to move on. Makoto puts an important question to Koichi, and Pop struggles to find herself. But Pop's decision to go it alone may lead her down a dangerous path...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.99.

Book Nine: 1980 to 1989. Available only through United States Postal Service mail offer. Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern and other DC super heroes tell the story of America and her people via short comic book format stories that are further illustrated by U.S. postage stamps. Written by Bob Rozakis. Contributing artists: Dick Giordano, Norm Breyfogle, Mike Collins, Joe Staton, Adam DeKraker, Peter Krause, Ron Wagner and Trevor Von Eeden. Cover price $2.95.

Includes the following articles and features: Alien, James Bond on Moonraker, Meet "Jaws"?The Human Shark, The Nightmare World of Phantasm, Hurricane, Captain Video, Meteor, Airport '79, Mork and Mindy, Star Crash: Spaghetti Science Fiction, Dracula (Frank Langella), Blood Lust of a Vampire, and How To Make-Up a Monster: Part 1 (Jack Pierce). August, 1979. Original cover price: $1.75. Part color, part black and white; 72 pages. Cover price $1.75.

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Written by Ted Sikora and Milo Miller. Art and Cover by Benito Gallego. 'Ten Cent Beer Night!' The most infamous night in baseball history! Find out what really happened! The Apama team throws another change-up as Cleveland Stadium erupts in an offbeat account that never made the papers. This story isn't funny. It's a freakin' riot! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Original Enveloped Edition. From Asterix to the X-Men and all points in between, Comic Heroes explores the wide, weird world of comics in unparalleled depth! Excitement abound for the upcoming Spider-Man movie, and Comic Heroes goes Spider-Man crazy celebrating the astonishing history of ol' Webhead in penetrating fashion, providing detailed interviews with the key writers and artists on the comics. We also take you inside the making of The Walking Dead season 2 as Robert Kirkman tells all about working on both the comics and the TV show. PLUS: giant double-sided poster of 2000 AD's Cradlegrave and DC's The New 52; Spider-Man key ring; Garth Ennis talks about The Boys; the art of Mark Buckingham; 2000 AD's The Mighty Tharg speaks; the bluffer's guide to Jack Kirby; Paul Cornell talks DC's New 52; plus Dan Slott, Nick Spencer, Garen Ewing, The New 52 reviewed, The Filth. Cover price $18.99.

Magazine Only. From Asterix to the X-Men and all points in between, Comic Heroes explores the wide, weird world of comics in unparalleled depth! Excitement abound for the upcoming Spider-Man movie, and Comic Heroes goes Spider-Man crazy celebrating the astonishing history of ol' Webhead in penetrating fashion, providing detailed interviews with the key writers and artists on the comics. We also take you inside the making of The Walking Dead season 2 as Robert Kirkman tells all about working on both the comics and the TV show. PLUS: giant double-sided poster of 2000 AD's Cradlegrave and DC's The New 52; Spider-Man key ring; Garth Ennis talks about The Boys; the art of Mark Buckingham; 2000 AD's The Mighty Tharg speaks; the bluffer's guide to Jack Kirby; Paul Cornell talks DC's New 52; plus Dan Slott, Nick Spencer, Garen Ewing, The New 52 reviewed, The Filth. Cover price $18.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Collects GI Joe: A Real American Hero (2010- IDW) #196-200. Written by Larry Hama. Art and cover by S. L. Gallant. As the turmoil in Sierra Gordo deepens, G.I. JOE begins to unravel the true nature of the situation and COBRA's connection to it all, but the JOE team is spread thin leaving themselves exposed to an attack. Softcover, 132 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Upheaval!"

By Yoshiki Tanaka.

The irregulars of the Iserlohn Republic, still loyal to the ideals of their former leader Yang Wen-li, rally around Yang's successor Julian as he strives to live up to his inherited responsibilities. Meanwhile, in the empire, Kaiser Reinhard survives an attempt on his life only to be confronted with the devastating sins of his past when he learns the true identity of his would-be assassin. Despite rumors of treason on the part of Neue Land governor-general Oskar von Reuentahl, the kaiser pays a personal visit to that territory, where an even greater shock lies in store.

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $15.99.