Tom comic books issue 5

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Add to cart Near Mint $38.00

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Asao Takamori. Art and cover by Tetsuya Chiba. Translated by Annelise Ogaard. A massive cultural phenomenon, made even bigger by the hit anime based on it. To this day, "Ashita no Joe" remains one of the most important manga of all time, and now it will finally see the light of day in English for the first time! TO KEEP ON FIGHTING, NO MATTER WHAT. While Joe is punching below his weight on the traveling sideshow circuit just to keep a hand in, Carlos Rivera is turning the world of Japanese boxing upside down—but is he really the happy-go-lucky clown he presents to the public...? Only Joe sees him for what he truly is, which just might present the young drifter with the greatest challenge of his career, on the biggest stage imaginable! Hardcover, 6 1/4-in. x 8 1/4-in., 564 pages, B&W. Rated 16+ Cover price $59.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The Joker War!" Collects Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) #1,020-1,026, a story from Detective Comics #1,027, Batman: Pennyworth R.I.P. (2020 DC), and Detective Comics (2016) Annual #3.

Cover by Brad Walker and Andrew Hennessy.

While Batman attempts to recover from the devastating loss of Alfred, Two-Face returns—but as The Joker begins his ultimate attack on Gotham, can Batman cure Harvey Dent once and for all? The Joker War finds Batman's nemesis launching an attack on Wayne Enterprises, using Bruce Wayne's own technology! Batwoman joins the fight, but the threats keep escalating, as Joker toxin has been pumped into Gotham's tunnels—which lures out Killer Croc!

This collection also includes the Batman: Pennyworth R.I.P. one-shot, featuring an ensemble of all-star creators paying tribute to Alfred, with each story told from the perspective of a different member of the Bat-Family.

Hardcover, 256 pages, full color.

Credits:

Written by Peter J. Tomasi, Mariko Tamaki, and James Tynion IV.

Art by Brad Walker, Dan Mora, Andrew Hennessy, Kenneth Rocafort, Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira, Chris Burnham, Marcio Takara, Diogenes Neves, David Lafuente, Sumit Kumar, and Eduardo Risso.

Cover price $29.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing . Collects Tom Strong (1999-2006) #26-30.

Written by Brian K. Vaughan and Ed Brubaker. Art by Pascual Ferry and Duncan Fegredo. Cover by Chris Sprouse and Jose Villarrubia.

Whether investigating paranormal activities in the outermost atmosphere or entering a dream realm through a young girl who is also a living black hole, Tom Strong is the ever vigilant defender of Millennium City!

Softcover, 160 pages, full cover.

Cover price $17.99.

Add to cart Coverless $3.70

"All Gummed Up!"; Crabby runs a bubblegum blowing contest, but with a sinister purpose. "Rip Van Manfred"; Visiting the Dog Hall of Fame, Tom and Manfred find a statue that look like Manfred. "Crabby's Mean Trick" text story starring Tom Terrific. "Playmates"; Two birds of prey are trying the make a meal of Sidney, while Sidney thinks they are the nicest friends he ever had. "Soap Opera"; Until he can blow a square bubble, Bubblehead Billingsley is hoarding all the soap. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Colletta and Jack Keller. The challenges of a young medical intern in the early 1960s. When another doctor recommends against a patient's life-saving surgery, Tom visits and learns the doctor is a dangerous quack. Tom is given the treatment by Dr. Craig, who's jealous of Tom's sudden fame. Pearl loves Jeff, but he takes her for granted. Not All Doctors Are Doctors; For Granted; The War Against Diseases; Bannon's Best Intern; Symbol of Freedom. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Amy Crehore. A collection of humorous comics about growing up. 8-1/2-in. x 11-in., 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by by Naoki Yamamoto. Translated by Ben Joe Wadoko. Adapted by Annette Roman. Suekichi is faced with the prospect that both Aya and Miyuki may be pregnant. Miyuki leaves Suekichi on the day of their wedding. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

Full Title: From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman: My Hotshot Disciples Are All Grown Up Now, and They Wont Leave Me Alone

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Shigeru Sagazaki and Tetsuhiro Nabeshima. Art and Cover by Kazuki Sato. While trying to sneak into Baltrains Church of Sphene to find her sister, Mewi runs into Beryl, who's on his own mission to infiltrate the church. When Beryl enters the chapel, hes discovered by Robbary, one of the knights of the Church's Holy Order! An all-out brawl against the Order unfolds…and among their ranks is Spur, whose prowess rivals even Beryl's! Can our humble hero slice through the Church's so-called miracles to save the day? Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 162 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

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by McIntee & Rantz The final chapter of the Kingdom of Hades comes to a close. Uncover the secrets of Jason and his Argonauts in this action-packed final issue! Ships with 2 covers in equal ration, illustrated by Ray Harryhausen and Jason Rantz! Cover price $3.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Original Story by San.G. Adapted by Yuns(REDICE). Art and cover by 3B2S. Determined to get his hands on the powerful Relic within, Jooheon ventures into the first of the Seven Great Tombs. However, even this seasoned raider is helpless before the Relic of Sloth's scorching flames! Just as he prepares for the worst, the fires suddenly go out, and he is...cordially greeted by Emperor Nero...?! As it turns out, Jooheon's "failed" attempt at writing a novel has garnered him some very unusual fans. Now a rising star in the Relic literature scene, he is challenged by the infamous Roman tyrant to a duel...of penmanship! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 304 pages, full color. Cover price $20.00.

New cover by Al Williamson. Tomb Tales (1997) is an homage to the horror comics (Tales from the Crypt,Vault of Horror) of years past and is published by Cryptic Entertainment. Features "Field of Sreams" with art by Hal Robins, "Gumming Up the Chew-Chew Train" art by Chris Page, "Heil Be Back" art by Richard Becker, and "The Fat Kat Cafe" art by Shawn Van Briesen. Scripts by Crumblin' Charlie. B&W, 32 pages. Cover price $3.00.

Written by Ted Sikora and Milo Miller. Art and Cover by Benito Gallego. Apama discovers that the legend of the Helltown Cult is a lot more than just a scary campfire story! Witness the first appearance of Apama's arch-nemesis, Regina the Human Bad-Trip, a psycho-delic hippie flowerchild gone wrong! (Soon to be starring in her own series!) This ain't no Summer of Love! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

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Written by Ted Sikora and Milo Miller. Art by Benito Gallego. Cover by Nikolaus Harrison. Apama discovers that the legend of the Helltown Cult is a lot more than just a scary campfire story! Witness the first appearance of Apama's arch-nemesis, Regina the Human Bad-Trip, a psycho-delic hippie flowerchild gone wrong! (Soon to be starring in her own series!) This ain't no Summer of Love! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Issue #5. Spring 1958. 8.5" x 10.75". 82 pages. Black and white. Mature. Cover price $0.35.

Stories and art by Al Fago and others. No ordinary cartoon cat, Tom is the "All-American," supposedly a champion of all sports. Tom is a star on the basketball court, but a bulldog gangster threatens him unless he joins the dog team. But the dog doesn't know Tom's "skill" is all magnets and sleight-of-hand. Tom's scheme to win the swimming meet involves filling the entire pool with milk. Tom Cat the High Scorer; Tom Cat Knows Best; Tommy Thumb and the Big Wind; The Menace of the Meet!; King Karrot: No Do-Ray-Me; The Ant Bear in the Soup; Dog Daze; Coach's Pet. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Written by Curt Pires. Art by Liam Cobb. Cover by Dylan Todd. Something is coming through the wormhole. It won't be pretty. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "La Desintegre Reintegre!" Story and Art by Jean 'Moebius" Giraud. A Collection of science fiction, humor, crime, and fantasy stories by the legendary Moebius. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 108 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: French language, MATURE READERS

Book 5: Tom Swift and His Atomic Earth Blaster - 1st printing. Written by Victor Appleton II. Art by Graham Kaye. These are the famous books about a young scientist whose amazing inventions promise to be the great achievements of the future! Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Hayaken. Art and cover by Nagu. Translated by Mike Langwiser. Inglis, once a hero-king and now a beautiful squire-in-training, is on a dangerous infiltration mission to avoid an all-out war with the snowy northern country of Alcard. As Alcards Prince Lahti leads the way, Ingliss sword arm and stomach alike call out for a northern tour of engaging fights and delicious food. But with Alcard under the oppressive rule of a hieral menace named Tiffanyer, Inglis is faced with her greatest enemy—hunger! You know, Rani, when I get mad about something, I get really mad. The wild north stirs before her! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 148 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 13&up Cover price $15.00.

Tailspin Tommy #5 of a series of six sold only with Big Thrill Chewing Gum as an insert. Eight pages with three pages in color and five in black and white, 2-7/8-in. x 2-3/8-in.

Tailspin Tommy in "The Doomed Express" is story #5 of what was supposed to be a series of 30 Tailspin Tommy Adventures sold only with Big Thrill Chewing Gum as an insert. However, only 6 stories were actually printed. 8 pages with 3 pages in color and 5 in black and white, 2-7/8-in. x 2-3/8-in. Copyrighted in 1934 by Stephen Slesinger, Inc. and the Goudy Gum Co., Boston. (See also Buck Jones, Buck Rogers and Dick Tracy.)

#5 "Tom Mix Downs the Sidewinder." Inside is a text story (with illustrations), 2-3/8 x 2-3/4 in.; black and white; 8 pages. Promotional Tom Mix comic booklet distributed as a premium in 1934 by the National Chicle Company. These booklets were issued in a wrapper with a piece of gum and are rare in any condition.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects The Tomb of Dracula (1972-1979 1st Series) #55-70, Stoker's Dracula (2004) #2-4 and material from Marvel Preview (1975-1981 Magazine) #12 and The Savage Sword of Conan (1974-1995 Magazine) #26.

Written by Marv Wolfman, Doug Moench, Roy Thomas, and Don Glut. Art by Gene Colan, Tom Palmer, Sonny Trinidad, Dick Giordano, David Wenzel, and Marilitz. Cover by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer.

Dracula has sired a son!

Why does baby Janus have golden skin, and what is his destiny? As Quincy Harker's vampire hunters form an unholy alliance with Anton Lupeski's Satanic cult, the net is closing in: Drac's next meal could spell disaster. And when Dracula meets the devil himself, it's a truly transformative encounter! After centuries in the shadows, Dracula finally steps out into the sunlight. But if his humanity is restored, what does that mean to his enemies? And is this a bad time for his daughter, Lilith, to return? It's all leading up to a final, fatal reckoning!

Plus: Roy Thomas and Dick Giordano reunite to complete a gorgeous, gothic project decades in the making!

Softcover, 488 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

Cover price $44.99.

This month, the official Tomb Raider magazine not only has Lara Croft, but Aphrodite IX too! That's two chaotic comic strips in one cool mag, dedicated to the greatest video game heroine of all time! Available in both Newsstand and Previews Exclusive cover editions! Cover price $4.99.

This month, the official Tomb Raider magazine not only has Lara Croft, but Aphrodite IX too! That's two chaotic comic strips in one cool mag, dedicated to the greatest video game heroine of all time! Available in both Newsstand and Previews Exclusive cover editions! Cover price $4.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Tomb Raider (1999-2005 Top Cow) #39-50. From the archives of Top Cow Productions, one of the leading publishers of comic books in North America, Bandai Entertainment is proud to release this final installment in a series of graphic novels featuring the best of Lara Croft's adventures! The star of the hit video game Tomb Raider: Legend returns for more adventures As adventurer Lara Croft visits exotic locales in search of the world's greatest treasure! This final volume completes the original 50 issue series, and boasts a cover by fan-favorite Adam Hughes! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 288 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Written by Peter Milligan. Art and Cover by Jesus Hervas. In the devastating final chapter, will survivors live long enough for the antivirus to reach them? And will Oscar and Cira live long enough to be re-united? The end of the world... is the start of it all. Cover price $3.99.