Star Comics comic books issue 5

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Star Blazers TPB (WCC Animation Comics), originally titled Space Cruiser Yamato, is a Japanese animated movie produced and directed by Yoshinobu Nishizaki.

Star Blazer follows a group of space adventurers under the command of Captain Avater as they struggle against the evil alien forces known as the Gamilon. Their space vessel the Argo and its legendary Wave Motion Gun are all that stands between the human race and annihilation.

Star Blazers opened the door for many Japanese cartoons to make their way to American televisions including Robotech, Gundam, and Pokemon.

Softcover, 162 pages, full color.

Heathcliff, Care Bears, Top Dog, and Ewoks stories. 64 pages; full color. Cover price $1.50.

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price - Comic book version of the popular comic strip cat, Heathcliff. In this issue, tired of Heathcliff's antics, the family decides to try out a fantastic computerized cat that will do everything in "ComputaCat." Script by Michael Gallagher and art by Warren Kremer & Jacqueline Roettcher. Then in "Tale of Two Kitties," Heathcliff learns the lesson about how looks can be deceiving. Script by Michael Gallagher and art by Warren Kremer & Jacqueline Roettcher. And in "The Birthday Surprise, Heathcliff and Iggy try to figure out a way to get a birthday present for Marcy and end up with some stolen property. Script by Dick Malmgren and art by Warren Kremer & Jacqueline Roettcher. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition with $.95 cover price - Join the Care Bears in their magical home, the incredible land of Care-A-Lot. In this issue, Hugs and Tugs, two young Care Bears, feel like nobody cares and end up with two kids who feel the same way. And when Tugs throws a story star in the air, the four friends see the story of the first Care Bear in "The Very First Care Bear," "Goodbye to Peaceful Valley" and "How It Will Be." Script by Stan Kay and art by Howard Post & Roberta Edelman. 32 pages, FC. All Ages Cover price $0.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Baek Hye-Kyoung.

Chiro's fame unexpectedly skyrockets after the release of a new movie. The rookie celebrity's star shines so brightly that it even threatens Inan's career. Meanwhile, Inan's mortal childhood enemy Soo Hyun strikes his first blow against the duo. He initiates his extensive plans to take over the Korean entertainment industry. However, Chiro might enjoy a secret ally in the mysterious voice coach Dr. Ko. Unknown to everyone, a new player enters the entertainment biz. Chan Kyung takes his first baby steps towards becoming a pop singer himself.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.99.

Cover by Bob McCay (credited as Winsor McCay, Jr.). Stories and art by Charles Biro, Fred Guardineer, W. C. Brigham, George Nagle, Jack Romer, Dick Ryan, Fred Schwab, H. C. Kiefer, Ken Fitch, John Lindermayer, Rafael Astarita, and Bob McCay (credited as Winsor McCay, Jr.). An early comics anthology published by Harry Chesler, one of the pioneering publishers and packagers of comics books. Adventurer Dan Hastings and his friends get trapped in a secluded cabin in the Canadian woods while tracking enemy agents with a stolen ray gun. Historical and educational strips, including sketches of characters from Dickens' David Copperfield and the adventures of King Arthur. Short comedy strips, sometimes just one panel, with titles like Jingle Jingle and Animal Crackers. A rare Little Nemo in Slumberland strip (and cover) drawn by Bob McCay, son of original Nemo artist Winsor McCay (credited here as Winsor McCay, Jr.), featuring rhyming profiles of Nemo, Flip, Doctor Pill and The Princess. Plus a one-page strip featuring Little Nemo's Impy. Also featuring an early story by Charles Biro, later the mind behind the notorious Crime Does Not Pay comic. Little Nemo in Slumberland; Bows an' Arrows; Pokey Forgets to Remember; Joe Ticket the Picket; Professor McScrewy; Riggin' Bill; Jingle Jingle; Court of Inhuman Relations; Bear Facts; Sketches From Dickens; Impy; I'm the Guy; Ima Sphinx; Human Document; Jungle Town Show-Boat; Foxy Grandpa; Nutty Fagin; Third Class Male; When Father Was a Boy, When Mother Was a Girl; Bib and Tucker; Topsy-Turvy; Bug-Ville; Voice of the People; Round Table Adventures; Li'l Arthur; Dan Hastings; Prince; Wilbur; Brain Teasers; Joe McGee; Words That Ring Through the Mist of Time; Goobyland; Shinanigans; Officer Clancy; Cheerio Minstrels; Joe Dokes; Penny Aunty; King Kole's Kourt; Ad-Ventures; Animal Crackers; Jack Potts; Tell Me? Mr. Wise Guy. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2 in., 64 pages, Full Color.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price - Comic book version of the TV show featuring the Fraggles, Gorgs, Doozers and other wonderful creatures living in the small fantastic place known as Fraggle Rock. Wembley, Gobo and Red explore "The Cave and Special Stuff" and find an old bottle which has "Do Not Rub the Bottle" written on it. So what does Wembley do? He rubs the bottle and out pops a genie who doesn't grant wishes nor does he act nice in "The Mean Genie" and "The Genie Strikes." Script by Stan Kay and art by Marie Severin. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price - When the Get Along Gang decides to have a sleepover at their clubhouse, they pass by creepy old Badger Mansion and find out that Mayor Badger has to spend a night in the mansion or he will lose the place. So the gang resolves to help the mayor in a three-part story "Ghost Chasers," "Double Trouble," and "Ghost of a Chance." Script by Dave Manak and art by John Costanza & Jacqueline Roettcher. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by RIKACHI. Nina had a rough start to life, orphaned and stealing to survive, only to be abducted for her unusual lapis lazuli eyes. But to her surprise, her captor, Prince Azure, ordained that she would live the life of a princess... specifically, that of the recently deceased princess-priestess, Alisha, who had her same eyes. Despite her changing fortune, Nina won't give up her old life without a fight. Azure might just be the one to finally match her wits, but how much can she trust him? And can she stop the feelings budding in her heart, knowing she must eventually marry another...? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $12.99.

Cover by Martin Filchock. Stories and art by Carl Burgos, Ed Wood, Fred Schwab, Martin Filchock, Dick Ryan, Paul Gustavson and Tarpe Mills. Sometimes listed as Star Comics #21. Centaur Publishing takes over publication of the early anthology of adventure and humor comics, part of the first generation of comic books. Sailors Davy Jones and Butch are marooned on a remote, deserted island. Rocco and his crew of pirates discover that Governor Monto of the French Indies is a traitor, in a story by Human Torch creator Carl Burgos. Speed Silvers is chosen to escort a fortune in radium being clandestinely shipped to New York by train. Handsome Jerry Mason arrives to help Diana Deane beat the murder charge, in a story by early female comics artist Tarpe Mills, creator of Miss Fury. Chuckles; Phantom Rider; FAX (Funny and Xiting); Davy Jones; I'm the Guy; Joe McGee; Diana Deane in Hollywood; Topsy - Turvy; Bib and Tucker; Bows An' Arrows; Star Jokes; Jest Jokes; King Kole's Kourt; Vacation Cowgirl; Black and Tan; Dash of the 100th Century; Eddie; Speed Silvers; The Last Pirate; Homer Butts; Joe Dokes. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price - Princess Penelope has been kidnapped by Vastar the Vile and the Wicked Wizard Erasmo and they have her as a prisoner in their castle which now has a force field around it and prevents anyone from rescuing the princess. But Wally is determined to find a way and rescue the princess. And Vastar and Erasmo and their cronies are discovering that kidnapping Princess Penelope has a down side in "Kidnapped." Script by Ben Brown and art by Ben Brown & Jon D'Agostino. Then in "Dragon Fire," Wally and Jay decide to look into writing an epic song about a dragon terrorizing the kingdom. Script by Wally Green and art by Ben Brown & Jon D'Agostino 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price - "The Terrible Machine!" Story by David Manak. Art by Warren Kremer and Jon D'Agostino.. Endor is threatened by a mechanical menace from outer space and only the Ewoks can stop it. FC, 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price - Comic book version of the animated TV series about the Muppet Babies – Kermit, Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie, Scooter, Skeeter, Rowlf, Animal and all of the extraordinary friends who pop into their lives. In this issue, Miss Piggy gets to wear the Nanny's ring which is supposedly very ancient and has mysterious powers. And when Miss Piggy drops it and it rolls down under the floor, the Muppet Babies are led into an Indiana Jones-like adventure in a mysterious land in "The Idol of Zoom and the Magic Kingdom" and "The Quest for Power." Script by Stan Kay and art by Marie Severin. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price - Cover pencils by Mark Armstrong, inks by Joe Albelo. "The Old Goats at Home," script by Steve Skeates, pencils by Mark Armstrong, inks by Joe Albelo; Spider-Ham fails to stop the Senior Simians from robbing a bank. Jonah is fired by the Daily Beagle's new owner-editor, Charles Foster Pupp, who tries to befriend the three interns; Trying to make it as a reporter, Jonah misses several big stories, but discovers the hideout of the Senior Simians, who are then captured by Spider-Ham. "Tails of Arfgard," script and art by Steve Mellor; After chasing cars, Thrr returns to Arfgard, realm of the dogs, where he sees Herbdill the Watchdog, the great tree Hygga-Dygga, the awesome Odarn, and the evil Looky; They defeat Schmageggi, dogcatcher of the universe, and Thrr returns to car-chasing. 32 pages, FC. All Ages Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price - Planet Terry, Robota and Elfin are chased into a cave by a transformed Omnus and end up in a strange world and have to deal with the rulers of Subteria. But the rulers of Subteria are Terry's parents and they don't recognize Terry at all in a two-part story, "Prisoners of Subteria" and "The Deadly Duel." Script by Lenny Herman and art by Warren Kremer & Vince Colletta. 32 pages, FC. All Ages Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price - Cover art by Warren Kremer. The Royal Olympics, script by Mort Gerberg, art by Warren Kremer; Cashelot is chosen as the host country for the Royal Olympics (a competition for princes which includes such events as treaty signing, eating soup at banquets, and bestowing of medals), and Roy is immediately put into training. Planet Terry house ad. Ship Shapes, script by Angelo DeCesare, pencils by Steve Stiles, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Roy and Crystal take the royal yacht out for a ride, but Roy's cousin Kraven keeps trying to sink them. 32 pages, FC. All Ages

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Written by Andrew Clemson. Art and Cover by Jethro Morales. After his indiscretions catch up to him, Greeves is forced to take on an off-the-books job to hunt down a Meara-Corp employee held hostage by locals in return for the safe return of his crew. Shooting ensues. Explosions happen. It's Eastbound and Down in a jungle, in spaaaaaaace! A foul-mouthed, over-the-top Sci-Fi romp, equal parts Red Dwarf and grain alcohol! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price - Strawberry Shortcake is best friends with everybody. But the Peculiar Purple Pieman of Porcupine Peak and Sour Grapes don't count themselves in that group and come up with a plan to get Strawberry Shortcake out of Strawberry Land for good in a two-part story, "Who's Your Really, Really Best Friend?" and "Best Friend." Script by Stan Kay and art by Howard Post & Roberta Edelman. 32 pages, FC. All Ages Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price - Top Dog and Joey continue the secret work for the government and have to find a way to stop a foe who is invisible. And in order to do that, they have to obtain a pearl hidden in an Egyptian pyramid in "King Invisible," "Race for the Pearl" and "The Final Confrontation." Scripts by Lennie Herman and art by Warren Kremer. 32 pages, FC. All Ages Cover price $0.75.