H-E-R-O comic books issue 5

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Trial By Fire: Part 1 - (W) Ian Flynn (A) Gary Martin & Various (CA) Francesco Francavilla Trial by Fire,' Part One. The Brain Emperor has invaded the Z.I.P. prison and unleashed a massive riot! The only ones who can act in time are the untested, untrained New Crusaders. Do they have what it takes to contain the chaos? And what sinister old foes does the Brain Emperor seek to awaken? Cover price $2.99.

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Trial By Fire: Part 1 - (W) Ian Flynn (A) Gary Martin & Various (CA) Ben Bates Trial by Fire,' Part One. The Brain Emperor has invaded the Z.I.P. prison and unleashed a massive riot! The only ones who can act in time are the untested, untrained New Crusaders. Do they have what it takes to contain the chaos? And what sinister old foes does the Brain Emperor seek to awaken? Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Joey Falco, art by Roy Allan Martinez. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Joey Falco, art by Roy Allan Martinez. Cover price $3.99.

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Not numbered on cover. Vol. 1 No. 5 Fall 1977 in indicia. Superhero guy on back of Santa's sled. Published by Superhero Enterprises, this 48 page 1978 catalog features lots of cool ads: everything from megodolls to treasury comics to yo-yos. From Star Wars to Spider-man. If you grew up in the 70's this catalog will absolutely hit your "Cool, I remember that" buttons. A great reference tool for toy collectors. Cover price $0.60.

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Not numbered on cover. superhero guy turning pages. Vol. 1 No. 5 Fall 1977 in indicia Published by Superhero Enterprises, this 48 page 1978 catalog features lots of cool ads: everything from megodolls to treasury comics to yo-yos. From Star Wars to Spider-man. If you grew up in the 70's this catalog will absolutely hit your "Cool, I remember that" buttons. A great reference tool for toy collectors. 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. At a truck stop shoot-out, Captain Freebird learns that The Man Who Carries Fear and a Handful of Darkness in His Pocket has targeted Dom, a Native American with the power to speak to Caps spirit guide, and that Cap has a greater destiny in store. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Daerick Gross and Mark Propst. In this issue, witness the debut of Flare's classic costume!And while the Champions were away, their Enemies did play! The League of Enemies has been organized, and the League of Champions is about to face its greatest threat in this classic adventure by Dennis Mallonee, Howard Simpson, and Dell Barras. Also in this issue, the mystery of the wonderful WINTER WONDERLASS continues in an all-new bonus featurette by Dennis Mallonee and James Webb. Cover price $4.99.

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First printing. by Mike Kunkel Issue #5 is entitled "Belief," and believe that this is it...the issue of secrets revealed! The issue that concludes the first heartfelt story arc in the Eisner and Ignatz-nominated series. For after young Tyler and Herobear make their way down the hidden passage in his room to the secret workshop below, the ever-precise butler, Henry, comes upon them... but isn't shocked to find them there. In fact, Henry begins to explain something amazing to Tyler, something that Tyler cannot believe. Or maybe, he won't believe. And it will take a moment of realization and Herobear's pure faith to convince him. Tyler will discover that faith is not something that you see to believe; it's in fact the opposite! Don't miss this chapter's concluding issue that has everyone talking... and believing! b&w, 24pg$3.50 Cover price $3.50.

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WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART BRENT ANDERSON; PAINTED COVER BY ALEX ROSS HOMAGE COMICS. In stores November 26. LOCAL HEROES comes to a shattering, unsettling conclusion with a look at the nature of heroism, of reality itself, and at what went wrong in Astro City in the 1970s! The Blue Knight is on the loose, the bodies are piling up, and a young lawyer is caught up in the case of a lifetime - a case that could end his life. FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 5) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Newsstand Edition. Super Group - exclusive interviews with the stars of Heroes; Meet Matt - Greg Grunberg on Matt Parkman; Evil Adam - exclusive interview with David Anders; Heroes News - the latest on season three; Sylar's Secrets - enter the mind of the Heroes villain; Shock Tactics - Kristen Bell on all things Elle. Cover price $6.99.

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Previews Exclusive Edition. Super Group - exclusive interviews with the stars of Heroes; Meet Matt - Greg Grunberg on Matt Parkman; Evil Adam - exclusive interview with David Anders; Heroes News - the latest on season three; Sylar's Secrets - enter the mind of the Heroes villain; Shock Tactics - Kristen Bell on all things Elle. Cover price $6.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kouhei Horikoshi.

The final stages of the U.A. High sports festival promise to be explosive as Uraraka takes on Bakugo in a head to head match! Bakugo never gives anyone a break, and the crowd holds its breath as the battle begins. The finals will push the students of Class 1-A to their limits and beyond!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen

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Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Kouhei Horikoshi.

The final stages of the U.A. High sports festival promise to be explosive as Uraraka takes on Bakugo in a head to head match! Bakugo never gives anyone a break, and the crowd holds its breath as the battle begins. The finals will push the students of Class 1-A to their limits and beyond!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen

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DC5 Flash - Official DC Comics Stamps: 10 regular stamps plus special surprise stamp. Neal Adams. Measures 4 3/8" x 11. Cover price $0.50.

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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. More than a year has passed since Kevin Matchstick's nearly fatal encounter with an ancient Goddess of the Underworld. Kevin and his family have moved farther north in an effort to escape the notice of his enemies and are gradually settling into their new life once again. More than ever, the erstwhile hero is determined to forswear his role as the Pendragon and avoid calling on the power of Excalibur. But his determination is put to the test with the sudden and unexpected arrival of a familiar face from Kevin's adventuresome past. 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 a perennial favorite with old and new readers alike for nearly three decades. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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The Supersonic Adventures of the Gristle Missile. Comic came in Chick-fil-A Kid's Meals and was originally polybagged.

The Supersonic Adventures of the SPEED STEER. Comic came in Chick-fil-A Kid's Meals and was originally polybagged.

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Cover by John Nordland II. Untitled story, script and art by John Nordland II; Angela and Ian visit some ruins that seem familiar to Ian and which host a malevolent presence. "Where Wolf," script by Edd Vick, art by Carlos Castro. "Backflash 2," script by Martin Thomas, pencils by Martin Thomas (layouts) and John Nordland II (pencils); John is persuaded to produce a comic. Just Friends illustration by Martin Thomas. 36 pgs., B&W. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

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Cover photo of Col. Hogan (as played by Bob Crane), Sgt. Kinchloe (Ivan Dixon), Cpl. Newkirk (Richard Dawson), Sgt. Carter (Larry Hovis), and Cpl. LeBeau (Robert Clary). "Fly Now....Crash Later," art by Jose Delbo; Col. Klink orders an airplane which the Col. plans on using to smuggle a British prisoner back to England. "Cheese It...," art by Jose Delbo; Col. Hogan has to smuggle time bombs into Stalag 13 to redistribute them to saboteurs. Based on the classic television series. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Come What Come May - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. The mysterious trip north takes our heroes across the border into Canada. There, effectively stranded in a land they don't know, Kevin and Joe follow the prophecies magically planted in bank machines by the missing World-Mage. The scent is right and this new city had the feel of the supernatural about it. Is this the location of their next big adventure? And what of their new friend, Kirby Hero, who has also disappeared? Following the clues, Kevin and Joe stake out an old stone cathedral, waiting for sundown to bring either darkness or enlightenment. Meanwhile, the Pale Incanter chortles at the heroes' arrival -- his schemes are finally edging towards fruition. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Sailors from the US Navy face wartime dangers. Navy men volunteer for a suicide mission to give warships precise targeting on an enemy tank battalion. Three "frogmen" are sent ashore in France to cut transmission lines and wreak havoc before the invasion. A demolitions crew on board a sunken submarine discovers survivors – but to rescue them, they must elude an enemy patrol. Operation Cork; Class Room A; They Sank a Steel Factory; Ambush; A Small Miracle. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Regular edition. Written by Frank Brunner, Wilson Hill, Terrance Griep and Dennis Mallonee. Art by Chris Marrinan, J. Adam Walters, Gordon Purcell and Craig Stormon. In this issue: Psyche in "Circles of Fear: Part 2: Sympathy for the Devil" (continued from #3); Vanity in "The Old Switcheroo"; the Teddy Bear Commandos in "When Thy Bridge I Crost"; and Britannia in the classic tale "Butterfly"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

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Variant edition. Written by Frank Brunner, Wilson Hill, Terrance Griep and Dennis Mallonee. Art by Chris Marrinan, J. Adam Walters, Gordon Purcell and Craig Stormon. In this issue: Psyche in "Circles of Fear: Part 2: Sympathy for the Devil" (continued from #3); Vanity in "The Old Switcheroo"; the Teddy Bear Commandos in "When Thy Bridge I Crost"; and Britannia in the classic tale "Butterfly"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Issue 5. June 2009. Written by Roy Thomas and illustrated by Benito Gollego. "The Secret of Agent 76". 6.5" x 10.25". 28 pages. Color. Cover price $3.99.

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Book Five. Matt Wagner reprints # 9 & 10. Cover price $6.95.

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April 5th, 1975 - John Buscema Cover. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Jack Kirby. UK Reprints of early Silver Surfer and X-Men issues, this issue including the first appearance of Mephisto! 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 36 pages, B&W.

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Written by TOM DEFALCO Penciled by PAT OLLIFFE Cover by MARK BAGLEY A WEEKLY FIVE-PART EVENT THAT UNITES TWO GENERATIONS! The great heroes of the marvel universe are vanishing without a trace! What has happened to Spider-Man, the thing, the scarlet witch, Captain America, and the rest of the MU's heavy hitters? Spider-Girl, the fantastic five and a-next must join forces with today's superstars to uncover the answer ? and the trail leads to a major Avengers villain! Does the presence of the Watcher signify the end of this age of heroes? 32 PGS. each/ALL AGES ...$2.99 each Cover price $2.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Toufu. Translated by M. Fulcrum. Adapted by Jeffery Thomas.

Ten years ago, the hero Max defeated the Demon Lord. In order to regain his power, the Demon Lord went into a deep slumber...but when he awakens, his body is only a chibi version of its fearsome form. Now curious to see what his enemy is up to, the Demon Lord visits Max, only to discover the mighty hero living in a dirty one-room apartment. The Demon Lord decides to move in with Max and help his old enemy become a formidable opponent once more!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Age 15+

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Marvel Universe Comic Packs action figure reprint. "The Battle of Four Armies!" Part 5 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Bob Layton and John Beatty. Injured and weary, the heroes witness in horror as Galactus summons forth his homeworld. If this means what Reed Richards thinks it does, it could mean the end of everyone. Then, things go from bad to worse when the villains stage yet another sneak attack. However, the Uncanny X-Men, led by Professor X and Magneto, show up to save the day. By issue's end however, one combatant will be mortally wounded.

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Written by Brian Buccellato. Art and Cover by Stefano Simeone. Ruben Kwan tries to save a young legacy firefighter while dealing with the threat of the Maroon Suits. He learns some shocking new information about his past that may explain his special abilities, but the ramifications of this news could mean the unthinkable. Is it possible his father is still alive? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Lew Glanzman, George J. Hecht, Natalie Purvin Prager, E. C. Stoner, John Prentice, Norman Nodel, Chad Grothkopf, Alex Kotzky, John Daly, Jim Ray, Harley Griffiths, Sam Glankoff, Art Pinajian and Gus Schrotter. Biographies in comics form, featuring famous figures as well as heroes of the everyday. A tale of Naval heroism from real-life Navy vet Sam Glanzman; Australian bush nurse and physical therapy pioneer Sister Elizabeth Kenny; Biblical hero Gideon. Casey Jones and the Wreck of the 382; Sailor to the Rescue; Rebel of 1676; Australian Bush Nurse; Northwest Mounties; Simon Kenton; Real Heroes Quiz; Frank Luke Balloon Buster; Real Heroes Hall of Fame; Gideon the Sword of Israel; Reel Real Heroes; Cordell Hull: Good Neighbor; Propaganda Puss; Stonewall Jackson: How He Earned That Nickname; Heroes Are Made, Not Born. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Albert Delacorte. Cover by E. C. Stoner. Stories by Tom Gill, Robert Jenney, E. C. Stoner, Jim Chambers, Lou Ferstadt, and Owen Middleton. Adventure war tales featuring such historical figures as Captain McKennan, First Sgt. LeNoir, Captain Dallas, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Lt. E.S. Millechamp, General Robert L. Eichelberger, and Major General George S. Patton, Jr.—these are real-life War Heroes! 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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by Giffen, DeMatteis, & Abraham The Bwahaha isn't just back, now it won't go away! Milo's a slacker in this world, but the next universe over he's champion of justice Captain Valor. Now that Valor's come to his world, Milo's learning that he's his own worst enemy. Milo's gone for Valor's girlfriend, the evil Calignous, while Valor's going for Milo's girlfriend Steffie. Can you cheat on your girlfriend with... a parallel universe version of your own girlfriend? Cover price $3.99.

Written by TODD DEZAGO. Art by LEONEL CASTELLANI and MARCELO DICHIARA. Cover by CASTELLANI. As Gamma Rays permeate the Marvel Universe, the SUPER HERO SQUAD find that they are not immune to the phenomenon when an anomalous Fractal puts the Hulk on everyone within it's range! Plus--Hulked-Out Super Hero Squad ANT-MAN and Hulked-Out Super Squad THOR meets Hulked-Out FIN FANG FOOM! Don't make them angry..You won't like any of the Squaddies if you make them angry! Cover price $2.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) [and the Legion of Super-Heroes] #193, 195, 197-220 and Karate Kid (1976-1978) #1.

Written by Cary Bates. Art by Dave Cockrum and Mike Grell. Cover by Nick Cardy.

These 1970s stories reestablished the Legion's popularity and introduced new heroes Timber Wolf, Karate Kid and Wildfire.

Softcover, 520 pages, B&W.

Cover price $19.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Zappon. Art and cover by Masahiro Ikeno. Character Design by Yasumo. Translated by Dale Delucia. Though Red and Rit have been enjoying their new, stress-free life together in Zoltan, the Hero, Ruti, hasn't taken her brother's departure nearly so well. Nevertheless, she and her party head for an ancient ruin in search of a weapon left behind by the demon lord-though what they find may not be quite what they expected... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $13.00.

Writing, Art, and Cover by Mike Kunkel. It's the final issue for HEROBEAR AND THE KID: THE INHERITANCE! Tyler and Herobear finally face off with the mastermind behind all of their trouble, Von Klon! The secret behind Tyler's grandpa is revealed... Cover price $3.99.

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by Gimple, Morrison, Wky, & Pepoy. Beelzebubella's not evil, she's just drawn that way and happens to be the daughter of the Lord of the Underwold. Okay, so maybe she is a little evil. But can her soul-harvesting, kitty killing, and reality television producing ways continue when she finds out her long lost mother has become a born again Christian? Who knew that being related to Satan would be so difficult? MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (5 of 6) $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY YVEL GUICHET AND MARK PROPST; COVER BY GUICHET AND AARON SOWD In stores May 17. As our heroes near their ultimate destination and their hoped-for meeting with Superman, we learn Omni's origin and why the DEO has been chasing him since the very first issue! FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 6) Cover price $2.50.

Written and Art by Matt Frank. Cover by Hiroshi Kanatani. Antarctic Press, in conjunction with P-Productions and Phase 6, is proud to announce Spectreman Heroes, a nostalgia-blast of retro Japanese live-action superbeings! Each issue of Spectreman Heroes will showcase a different character in their own full-length story, with art by luminaries such as Matt Frank (Godzilla Legends), Hiroshi Kanatani (Coaraptor), and Ben Dunn (Ninja High School). In this final issue, the mighty giant Spectreman strives to protect Earth from the ruthless Dr. Gori, who has deemed Humanity unworthy of survival because of how we have polluted the planet. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Written and Art by Matt Frank. Cover by Jeff Zornow. Antarctic Press, in conjunction with P-Productions and Phase 6, is proud to announce Spectreman Heroes, a nostalgia-blast of retro Japanese live-action superbeings! Each issue of Spectreman Heroes will showcase a different character in their own full-length story, with art by luminaries such as Matt Frank (Godzilla Legends), Hiroshi Kanatani (Coaraptor), and Ben Dunn (Ninja High School). In this final issue, the mighty giant Spectreman strives to protect Earth from the ruthless Dr. Gori, who has deemed Humanity unworthy of survival because of how we have polluted the planet. We may never know the source of Spectreman's power and his force as he guide's this planet's course…but we sure know the source of this amazing cover: Jeff Zornow (Godzilla: Rulers of Earth)! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

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Cover by Bobby Diaz. Written by Bill Willingham. Art by Bobby Diaz, Sam de la Rosa, Clark and Williams. In "Otherland," Tanakura, a.k.a. Richard Trent, and Mary Avarelo have been trapped underground in an ancient ruined temple while Tanakura's wounds heal from his battle with the Temple Dragon. Now they are free, but it's out of the frying pan and into the fire when the Sky Pirates attack! In "Spellbinder," Tommy Bowen, apprentice sorcerer hero, discovered a nest of grendels living in a cave underneath Lake Travis. He defeated a number of them, using most of his best offensive spells in the process. One look at the sheer number of grendels was enough to convince him he was in way over his head. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by PAUL JENKINS Art by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO Cover by MICO SUAYAN Guest-starring CAPTAIN AMERICA! One of the biggest initiatives of World War II was Operation: Firefly - a project so top-secret, not even Captain America was briefed. But how did it involve the super-powered soldiers of the U.S. Army? And why is it still a mystery in the present day,?when Cap, its own survivors, and even Loki, the Norse god of mischief, are all looking for answers? By Paul Jenkins (X-MEN: PRELUDE TO SCHISM) and Carmine Di Giandomenico?(INVINCIBLE IRON MAN). 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

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Story by Dennis Mallonee. 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. An ancient evil resurfaces in Antarctica, bringing madness with it. Plus a Knightshade backup story. Madness! Its All In The Mind; How I Spent My Summer Vacation. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

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Surrender the Pink - Written by Matt Wayne. Art by James Fry, Rey Garcia, Hector Collazo, Rodney Ramos, Rich Faber and Andrew Pepoy. Cover by ChrisCross. The Heroes careen through time and space in search of the Inniverse -- the extradimensional source of Iota's shrinking ability -- only to find a disturbing link to Iota's past: The Inner King, who plans to extend his domain into the Heroes' world. Plus, a new threat from the 67th Floor threatens the Heroes' vacant Chrysler Building HQ. (And the Heroes guest star in Hardware (1993) #43, also arriving this month!) 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.