MAD comic books issue 5

Written by Mark London. Art by Michael Camelo. Cover by Michael Camelo and Julian Gonzalez. The Battlecats are faced with a difficult decision, one that directly contradicts the orders of King Eramad III. Meanwhile, the seeds for an evil uprising in Valderia have been planted. What does fate have in store for Valderia? What will become of our heroes? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Anthony Cleveland. Art by Andrea Mutti. Cover by Maan House. At the ruins of Uncle Robby's shop, Amy is arrested and Vic is led back underground. Separately, they finally uncover who tends the flame of the Fire Man. The two are presented with the choice: join...or burn. 30 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

"Raven" Edition Virgin Cover by BTG - limited to 100 copies.

"Raven Lingerie" Edition Virgin Cover by BTG - limited to 100 copies.

"Raven Topless" Edition Virgin Cover by BTG - limited to 100 copies.

"Raven Nude" Edition Virgin Cover by BTG - limited to 100 copies.

"Raven White Suit" Edition Virgin Cover by BTG - limited to 50 copies.

"The Dream Team Scheme," art by Joe Edwards; When Captain Sprocket sees the Mighty Crusaders at a personal appearance, he decides to organize a super-group of his own. "The Discovery of Doughnuts!", art by Bob White; Mr. Weatherbee recounts the story of how hole-seller Laslo Sforz created doughnuts by wrapping an Italian breadstick around one of his holes. "The Power of the Press," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg; A member of the mob attempts to bomb Clyde's apartment for writing exposés about the fixing of college sports. "Double or Nothing"; Dan takes Dick and Fran to a swinging singles' club. "Speck of Trouble," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli; After complaining about the boys music, Mr. Didit decides to play around with some Beethoven but can't get anything right. "Lester the Hipster," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Martians capture Lester and show him all their latest weapons; Instead of being frightened, Lester thinks the weapons would be useful on Earth. "Capt. Sprocket Meets His Greatest Foe Dr. Neutron," art by Joe Edwards; Capt. Sprocket meets his greatest foe Dr. Neutron. Plus other stories. 132 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

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Written by Joe Corallo. Art by Lorenzo Colangeli. Cover by Sweeney Boo. Becstar and crew's journey across the stars has led up to this moment. Becstar and Mordecai faceoff with the fate of the universe and the godlike power of the creation gauntlet at stake. Will Becstar succeed in spite of all of the setbacks or will Mordecai wield the gauntlet and become the most powerful being in the universe. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Story, Art and Cover by Josh Hagler. Pastor Clearwater convinces Nestor's mother, Mercy Gudfred, that Nestor's scream is the very voice of God. Along with his mother, Nestor attends church for the first time in his life. The congregation is unable to focus on anything other than Nestor, who, for his part, is unable to focus on anyone other than Esme Pulaski, a member of the church along with her family. This marks the first issue in the series in which Nestor and Esme begin to communicate in sign language, which lavishly decorates the page. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

Stories and Art by The Usual Gang of Idiots. It's the 2005 Yearbook! Featuring our "best" stuff from the past year! Cover features Star Wars, Lost, Family Guy, Spy vs. Spy, Donald Trump, Desperate Housewives, Paris Hilton and more! 96 pages. Cover price $4.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akihito Tukushi. Translated by Berni Axia Conrad. Adapted by Jake Jung. In an age when the corners of the world have been scoured for their secrets, only one place remains unexplored: a massive cave system known as the Abyss. Those who traverse its endless pits and labyrinth-like tunnels are known as Cave Raiders. A young orphan named Rico dreams of following in her mother's footsteps as a Cave Raider, and when she meets a strange robot when exploring the Abyss, she's one step closer to achieving her goal! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 180 pages, B&W. Older Teen (17+) Cover price $13.99.

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Written by Paul Tobin. Art and Cover by Arjuna Susini and Gonzalo Duarte. Who killed Jutte Frankenstein? The closer she and her team get to finding out the truth, the more they realize that this rabbit hole goes very, very deep. The bodies are piling up and while Jutte's got an inside man-Detective Larkin-things are unravelling fast. On the plus side, the police have found the man who murdered the chief of police. But while that's good news for Jutte, it's bad news for Larkin, who's starting to find out what it's like to be the only straight-and-narrow cop in the whole force. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by David Hazan. Art by Cecillia Lo Valvo. Cover by Shane Connery Volk. Some wizards go on the offensive in an attempt to undermine their adversary's power. Unfortunately, others follow a different path and are seduced by dark magic. Monomyth is an all-new mini-series from the mind of David Hazan (Nottingham). 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Zac Thompson. Art by Bayleigh Underwood. Cover by Filya Bratukhin. After the bloodbath of the last issue, it's a rush to the finish for the remaining contestants, as secrets are revealed and J. finally comes face to face with her worst nightmare… Nature's Labyrinth is an all-new six issue mini-series from writer Zac Thompson (Yondu, The Brother of All Men, Undone by Blood) and Bayleigh Underwood (It Took Luke, The Sixth Borough). 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Erik Burnham. Art by Stelladia. Cover by Natasha Alterici. The conclusion! Wizard Kanavin Goras has everything he needs to steal Earth's magic-a spell that may destroy Earth in the process-and the only ones who can stop him are Ran Jones, who has always had trouble focusing his magic, and Gen Garcia, a special agent from the FBI. With a little luck, and a little magic, they just might be able to save the day. 28 pages, full color. Rated teen Cover price $3.99.

SR Comics Exclusive "Power Girl" Topless Edition Variant Cover by Ale Borgobello.

Each issue of The Journal of Madness provides interesting and often in-depth looks at Mad Magazine, Alfred E. Newman, Mad's artists, writers, the history, related collectibles, and interviews with the creators and editors, feedback from fanatic fans, and hangers-on, who togeher through the years kept Mad ticking and tickling the funny bones of many a young reader. This excellent look into Mad today and yesterday is already difficult to find due to a very limited print run. A must have for serious (and not so serious) Mad readers and collectors. Cover price $3.99.

Daria Hime "Red Riding Hood - That Look" Edition Virgin Photo Cover- limited to 30 copies.

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Written by Tim Daniel, David Andry. Art and Cover by Marco Finnegan. All has gone up in flames - Garret family's burial of their father Nathan, Jolene's plans for closure and a fresh start for her children Charlie and Marabeth, and now even the Morning Star lookout tower burns! Haunted and stalked through the Kootenai Forest by memories of her past and delirious visions of her missing family, Jolene's torment has exploded beyond the bounds of reason and so too has her quest to find her missing children. But something far beyond her wildest imaginings reaches out to Jolene to pull her back from the edge of madness. Something that transcends space and time. No telephones. No electricity. No transportation. No escape. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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Written by David Galiano. Art and Cover by Carlos Angeli. In the final issue everything comes to a head. The posse finally arrive at Eternity Tower and confront their Father, Darragh. Samuel promptly challenges Darragh to a duel for the Red Sands. What happens next will shock everyone around them. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Eliot Rahal. Art and Cover by Stefano Simeone. Relish closure, but know that in the end†the Hot Dog Party will never die. In this final madcap issue of Under the Influence, the F.B.I. 's investigation nears its end, Paul's fate is sealed, and Cara is left with one final choice. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Ukyo Kodachi. Art and cover by Tatsuma Ejiri. Translated by Caleb D. Cook. Casshan's ultimate foe is back! Casshan must face his nemesis, Buraiking Boss, who reveals that there's even more to this dimensional tangle than the heroes previously imagined--the evil wasn't defeated with Para Bellum! In fact, the fight may be just getting started... Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 194 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

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Stories and Art by The Usual Gang of Idiots. An Xtra Large explosion of MAD cLassiX. In this issue: Artist of the Month - Mort Drucker. Plus: Gladiator outtakes! And: Book Excerpt - More madness from The MAD World of William M. Gaines. 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Michael Allred and Jamie S. Rich. Art by Michael Allred, Mike Norton, Chynna Clugston-Flores, and Natalie Nourigat. Cover by Michael Allred. The Madman comics universe continues with over 490 pages drawn by legendary comics creator Michael Allred and friends in this true homage to super-hero fiction, metaphysical philosophy, 1950s science fiction films, rock and roll pop music, and much more! Volume 5 collects and continues the hit Madman library edition series, collecting rare and early work such as It Girl and the Atomics, Dead Air, The Everyman, Crash Metro and the Star Squad as well as the limited series Dark Horse Extra: Madman. This essential omnibus is perfect for all Madman and Allred fans alike featuring superhero team antics, music pop culture, and just plain ol' zany, sci-fi fun! Featuring brand-new colors for Dead Air! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 504 pages, full color. Cover price $99.99.

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Written by Jay Sandlin. Art by Antonello Cosentino. Cover by Antonello Consentino. The time has come. It's Phoenix vs. Billy 'Roll Tide' Radison in a steel cage match for the SFW title. The first wrestler to escape the cage will be crowned the victor. Will Phoenix finally cement his legacy in the ring or will the Radison's tyranny over SFW continue on unimpeded? Find out in the thrilling conclusion! 20 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Zac Thompson. Art and Cover by Jeff McComsey. A horrific world-ending creature ushers in a new age for Germany. Through each step of its gruesome advance, Sam and crew question their lives, loyalty, and past ambition. It's hard to think clearly through all of the bloodshed. Project Riese is an action-packed adventure/sci-fi tale perfect for fans of Uncharted, Overlord, and The Keep. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Ivy Noelle Weir. Art and cover by Kelly Williams. Things draw to their bloody conclusion as the surviving planetside crew members of the Jemison prepare to return to the ship, where Anya waits. But are they alone? And can they be sure that the people they started their journey with are the same ones they'll finish alongside? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Stephen Sonneveld. Art by Pablo Verdugo. Cover by Pablo Verdugo and Daniel Exposito. The elite murder cult has tried killing our humble garbage men, Billy and James, with a kamikaze stuntman, a giant mecha, and a magician's provocatively-dressed crocodile. Now, it's the billionaire talk show host's turn. Will she succeed where the other cult members have failed and finally kill our betrayed boys… or will her own secrets be dramatically revealed? 20 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Mark London. Art and Cover by Mauricio Villarreal. In Azrael's lair, we discover Azrael and Sandalphon's true intentions as well as their ultimate trump card. Eventually, Lucifer confronts Azrael after regaining his memory and is surprised to see that Azrael is openly defying the laws of nature and the word of God with her latest abomination. Meanwhile, at the House of David, Michael is gifted a relic and power, thought to have been lost to humanity, that will help him and Gabrielle gather their brothers, defeat Azrael, and save humanity in God's absence... 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Richard Williams. Stories and art by Rick Geary, Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Bob Bramble, Mike Snider, Steve Greenberg, Sean Eisenporth, Phil Hahn, Andrew J. Schwartzberg, Stan Hart, Dennis Snee, Tom Koch, Tom Cheney, John Caldwell, Desmond Devlin, Monte Wolverton, Richard Williams, George Woodbridge, Rick Tulka, Tom Bunk, Sam Viviano, Angelo Torres, Mort Drucker, Dave Berg, Antonio Prohias, and Sergio Aragones. Mad, a black-and-white magazine for the majority of its run, reprints classic material digitally colorized by Digital Chameleon. Mad's spoofs of The Lion King and Star Trek Voyager, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. A story illustrated by Victorian Murder's Rick Geary, making this a rare Geary story in full color. 1990s life illustrated in a Norman Rockwell style by Richard Williams. Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Star Blecch Voyeur; If Norman Rockwell Depicted the 90's: Saturday Morning at Doc Fletchers, First Day of School, First Drug Test, Last Parking Space at the Mall; Commemorative Stamps for More Recent Comic Strips; Baseball's Most Important Spring Training Drills; Video Arcade Personalities - Volume I; Strange But True...; Horrifying Cliches; The Lighter Side of Winter; The World's Greatest Thinkers Go to a Baseball Game; Spy Vs. Spy; A Mad Look at Graduations; The Lion's Kin; Dreaded Medical Conditions of Our Times; More Chilling Thoughts; Putting Striking Baseball Players Back to Work; Tricks of the Trade in Local TV News; ; Fold-In. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.99.

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December 2006. Inside: Meet the MadKids superhero you created! Plus: Exclusive interviews with Ned's Declassified's Devon Werkheiser and Lemony Snicket! Also: Build-it-yourself holiday ornament, Willy Nilly, puzzles, Spy vs. Spy Jr., cartoons, jokes, 2007 wall calendar! Naruto cover. Cover price $4.99.

Edited by Ed Konick (credited as Abernathy Farquad). Charlton's contribution to the monster craze of the '50s and '60s, a sister magazine to Horror Monsters (1961). The famously low-grade paper makes good-quality copies of these mags somewhat hard to find. This issue features Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein and other comedy horror classics, and the original crossover film, Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man. The Three Stooges in Orbit; Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters; Journey to the 7th Planet; Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man; Coffin Capers; Ghoul Giggles. 8-in. x 11-in., 56 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

UK Humor magazine featuring characters from the Marvel Comics universe. 36 Pages, B&W, 35p cover price, 8-in x 11 1/4-in.

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Written by Mark London. Art and Cover by Michael Camelo. Everything has led up to this, from the Dire Beast saga, the events at the Skeleton Maze, to the Battelcats' current trials at North Blade. Tensions reach a boiling point between our heroes as they prepare for their final trial before the start of Rorinhal. Meanwhile, King Eramad's worst nightmare become a reality. 24 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

(W) Mark London (A/CA) Michael Camelo The Battlecats return home victorious after their battle with the Blood Priests, but their celebration is short-lived. Myrthalen reveals the truth about the Lizard God and her plans for Valderia. Meanwhile, Natharien makes a decision that will either turn the war in their favor, or lead Valderia to its demise. Cover price $3.99.

Story, art and cover by Cathy Hill. The misadventures of a group of neurotic raccoons. The Angst of the Artist; Virgils Portrait; Raccoons in Art; How to Animate a Raccoon; The Making of the Raccoons Movie; Uncle Erf: Woovers Day Out; Virgils Portrait Completed; Virgils Journal. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Ben Goldsmith. Art by Travis Mercer. Cover by Nicolas Salamanca. Velveteen finally confronts Volta for destroying her life. Will the Revolution succeed in changing the world forever or will Velveteen and crew take them down for good? Find out in the thrilling finale! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Ryan Lindsey. Art and Cover by Emanuele Parascandolo. Series finale! The Grand Race comes to an end! Who will win? What is their prize? The Autocrat may even get a few surprises of their own in this pulse-pounding epic finale that will leave the fate of Europe forever changed! Artist Emmanuelle Parascandolo and award-winning writer Ryan K. Lindsay explore a thrilling story about societal hardship, personal endurance, and how to navigate some of the most dangerous turns in this pulse-pounding classic from Mad Cave Studios! 28 page, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Ryan Lindsey. Art by Emanuele Parascandolo. Cover by Fabian Lelay, Lisa Schroer. (SERIES FINALE) The Grand Race comes to an end! Who will win? What is their prize? The Autocrat may even get a few surprises of their own in this pulse-pounding epic finale that will leave the fate of Europe forever changed! Artist Emmanuelle Parascandolo and award-winning writer Ryan K Lindsay explore a thrilling story about societal hardship, personal endurance, and how to navigate some of the most dangerous turns in this pulse-pounding classic from Mad Cave Studios! 28 page, full color. Cover price $3.99.

UK Edition. Cover pencils by Harry Lucey. "No Trust," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; The fathers of all of Reggie's dates won't leave them alone without some sort of obstruction between him and the date. "Archie in Wonderland," pencils by Bob White; The "Alice In Wonderland" story is redone in a Riverdale setting. "Dilton Doiley's Strange But True," pencils by Bob White; Parody of Ripley's Believe It Or Not panels: Jughead speaks foreign languages; Moose doesn't punch Reggie; Riverdale's jai-alai team is undefeated; Mr. Lodge is nice to Archie. "The Devil in You," pencils by Bob White, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Examples of people saying diplomatic things and thinking less diplomatic things. "Where There's Smoke," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Jughead's painting of a burning cigarette is a little too realistic. "What Really Happened," pencils by Bob White; Historical American events are contrasted with parodies performed by the Riverdale gang. "How to Win a Fight With Your Boy/Girl Friend," pencils by Bob White; Examples of how to avoid fights between lovers, or to make up if you have one, illustrated by Archie, Betty and Veronica. Ads for Jughead Annual, Betty and Veronica Annual, and Archie's Pals 'n' Gals. 36 pgs., full color.

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Created and written by Madeleine Holly-Rosing. Art by Emily Hu. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Jay Sandlin. Art by Atagun Ilhan and Maria Santaolalla. Cover by Atagun Ilhan. In the final issue, our heroes face off against the Doomeseer in the ultimate battle for the Azure Sun. Will Hellfighter, Shard, and Deadeye succeed or will the Doomeseer finally realize her plan and bring down the world once and for all? 20 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Mad About Movies, devoted to classic films, in this issue offers a tribute to Glenn Ford, plus articles on classic John Wayne/John Ford Western The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, and the brilliant Mr. Roberts starring Henry Fonda, and a tribute to The Godfather by a fresh new writer. Also 50 pages of DVD reviews!

Softcover, 96 pages, Text (with B&W Photos).

Cover price $10.00.

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Written by Mark London. Art & Cover Art by Michael Camelo. MCS Legacy: Battlecats goes back to the beginning and reimagines the entire first volume of Battlecats. Our heroes are faced with an impossible, one that directly contradicts the orders of King Eramad III. Meanwhile, the seeds for an evil uprising in Valderia have been planted. What does fate have in store for Valderia? What will become of the Battlecats? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Mark London. Art by Michael Camelo. Cover Art by Jesse Lonergan. (END OF ARC) MCS LEGACY: Battlecats #5 our heroes are faced with an impossible, one that directly contradicts the orders of King Eramad III. Meanwhile, the seeds for an evil uprising in Valderia have been planted. What does fate have in store for Valderia? What will become of the Battlecats? MCS LEGACY: Battlecats goes back to the beginning and reimagines the ENTIRE first volume of Battlecats Vol. 1. With a reimagined story, all-new art, and five beautiful character covers by Jesse Lonergan (Hedra and High Republic Adventures) this is Battlecats the way it was intended to be. Great for existing fans who want to see their favorite characters refreshed or new fans looking to get into the series for the first time. Best of all every MCS LEGACY title will be available for only $2.99! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Edited by Ed Konick (credited as Abernathy Farquad). Publisher Dennis Druktenis of "Scary Monsters" fame reprints this classic 1960s monster mag from Charlton Comics. This 50th anniversary edition includes the entire contents of the original, along with a new introduction. This issue features Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein and other comedy horror classics, and the original crossover film, Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man. The Three Stooges in Orbit; Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters; Journey to the 7th Planet; Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man; Coffin Capers; Ghoul Giggles. 8-in. x 11-in., 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $25.00.

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Written by Christopher Sebela. Art and Cover by David Stoll. Waiting on the porch after a heist gone wrong is the last person our young thieves ever expected. Now they have to figure out how to escape the nightmare for a second time. The past has caught up to them, and this time, it brought a gun. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.