Battle comic books issue 5

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by FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO with colors by EDGAR DELGADO; cover by FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO. The Chaak has begun! In a secret underground Mayan temple, the greatest warriors in the world have gathered to pit their skills against one another. No rules, no time limit. Anything goes: weapons, black magic, even genetically mutated apes! It's not required that you kill your opponent, but they may kill you if you don't. The battle to determine the fate of mankind is underway, but there's just one problem: none of the participants know the stakes are that high! FC, 32pg (5 of 9) Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written and drawn by Koshun Takami and Masayuki Taguchi. English adaptation by Keith Giffen. Shinji Mimura's attempt to hack the government's computer that monitors The Program's progress is a big success. His plan to end The Program suffers a major setback, however, when he discovers that the collars are bugged and that the men in charge have been listening in from the start. Unwilling to give up, Shinji drafts a new plan, one that involves the use of the explosives his late uncle left him. Softcover, 192 pages, 5-in x 7-in, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 2nd or later printings. Written and drawn by Koshun Takami and Masayuki Taguchi. English adaptation by Keith Giffen. Shinji Mimura's attempt to hack the government's computer that monitors The Program's progress is a big success. His plan to end The Program suffers a major setback, however, when he discovers that the collars are bugged and that the men in charge have been listening in from the start. Unwilling to give up, Shinji drafts a new plan, one that involves the use of the explosives his late uncle left him. Softcover, 192 pages, 5-in x 7-in, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Korean-era war comics from Ajax-Farrell showcase the ideologies of the Cold War. Secret agent Deke Nolan travels to Algiers to track down a ray that can remotely set off nuclear bombs. A young soldier doesn't know what he's in for when he promises to win a medal for his gal back home. A truck driver takes a caravan into danger behind enemy lines and finds his civilian skills give him an edge. Cover by an unknown artist manages to work a damsel-in-distress into the typical male-only peril. Blood Bath; Hero Fever; Lucky Landing; 2 Men They Couldn't Kill; Hot-Rods in Hell. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

(W/A) Motofumi Kobayashi War manga master Motofumi Kobayashi's hit alternate history manga continues in this what-if tale of a Soviet invasion of Japan! In the 1990's Japan's Self-Defense Forces must battle a Soviet armored division intent on occupying Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, in conjunction with the USSR's invasion of western Europe! Cover price $4.99.

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by Yukito Kishiro Alita and Tuned Agent Sechs engage in a dance of death around the Tipharean theater they have chosen as their battleground. Blow-for-blow, Alita matches Sechs, countering her Berserker barrage with cunning maneuvers, but Sechs still has some tricks up her sleeve that could spell the end for Alita! b&w, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Exciting frontline action! Featuring: "Rough an' Ready"; "Guts!"; "M.P. Maneuver"; and "Bombs and Brimstone"! Plus: 2-page text story "Battle Kid!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Koushun Takami. Art and cover by Yukai Asada. Translated by Joe Yamazaki. Adapted by Stan!. Kaede Yamaki, the tough, resourceful leader of Squad 6, has set out to scout the island and find out whats going on. In the supermarket, she comes across signs of a battle and makes a gruesome discovery. Who else could be there, and what will Yamaki have to do to survive? Elsewhere on the island, tensions within and between the squads continue to escalate. Sakamoto and Ninomiya try to make contact with Kunimitsu, but are they walking into an ambush? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

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Written by Mike Norton. Art and Cover by Mike Norton and Allen Passalaqua. END OF STORY ARC 'WAR ON CHRISTMAS,' Part Five The Queen of the Northland Elves has found a dangerous new weapon and she isn't afraid to use it! The last Kinmundian, his battlepug, and all their friends must stop her before she conquers our universe (and others)! Don't miss the stunning conclusion of this story arc that promises to completely change the world of BATTLEPUG as we know it! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Mike Norton. Art by Mike Norton and Allen Passalaqua. Cover by Gene Ha. END OF STORY ARC 'WAR ON CHRISTMAS,' Part Five The Queen of the Northland Elves has found a dangerous new weapon and she isn't afraid to use it! The last Kinmundian, his battlepug, and all their friends must stop her before she conquers our universe (and others)! Don't miss the stunning conclusion of this story arc that promises to completely change the world of BATTLEPUG as we know it! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Stories by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Ken Landau and Pete Riss. Cover by Ogden Whitney. The crew of an atomic-powered submarine, The Atomic Commandos roam the seas battling threats to American naval supremacy. The Commandos must protect the American legislative and executive branches from a Chinese communist plot, but first they contend with a deep-water devilfish and other underwater menaces both human and animal. Behind the Bamboo Curtain!; Patriot!; Subsurface Through the Centuries!; We'll Bet You Never Knew--- Rare Facts About "Pigboats"!; Faith in the Future; Atomic Commando: Jonnie Flint. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Toth art. Note: This issue was published by Standard. An Atlas #5 also exists. Cover price $0.10.

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Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Colin Wilson. Cover by Garry Leach. The smashing conclusion to the epic battle tale! Deep behind enemy lines, Battler and Gilhooley make a terrifying discovery: a huge encampment of Panzer Tanks. Now they must somehow get word to their squadron and cause as much damage as possible without being captured or killed! ? 5 of 5 ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Shaun McLaughlin & Various. Art by Deborah Allo. How did Jack Skellington become the Pumpkin King? Explore Jack and Oogie Boogie's early days in Halloween Town and learn how their inseparable friendship turns sour as they battle to become the next Pumpkin King. Discover the mastermind who's pulling the strings, and relive the fantastic world of The Nightmare Before Christmas in this new manga-inspired adaptation! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Written by Shaun McLaughlin & Various. Art by Deborah Allo. How did Jack Skellington become the Pumpkin King? Explore Jack and Oogie Boogie's early days in Halloween Town and learn how their inseparable friendship turns sour as they battle to become the next Pumpkin King. Discover the mastermind who's pulling the strings, and relive the fantastic world of The Nightmare Before Christmas in this new manga-inspired adaptation! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

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"Booby Trap," "First Patrol," "The Conquerers," and "Communique!" Cover price $0.10.

"Justice For All," script by Laura Hitchcock, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Charles Barnett III; Jake "The Snake" Roberts battles Sid Justice. Warlord illustration. Two-page Bret "Hitman" Hart story. "Rules Of The Road," script by Paula Creddick (a.k.a. Jim Shooter), pencils by Ricardo Villagran, inks by Jon Holdredge; The Natural Disasters battles The Legion Of Doom (Hawk and Animal AKA The Road Warriors). With free poster insert. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Andrew Kafoury. Art and Cover by Aaron McConnell, Lee Moyer No'madd has discovered the aliens' terrible secret in the catacombs below the empty city. How can he persevere if the face of such overpowering evil? How can he save the people he loves, if he cannot even save himself? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yukito Kishiro.

After more than a decade out of print, the original cyberpunk action classic returns in glorious 400-page hardcover deluxe editions, featuring an all-new translation, color pages, and new cover designs! In a dump in the lawless settlement of Scrapyard, far beneath the mysterious space city of Zalem, disgraced cyber-doctor Daisuke Ido makes a strange find: the detached head of a cyborg woman who has lost all her memories. He names her Alita and equips her with a powerful new body, the Berserker. While Alita remembers no details of her former life, a moment of desperation reawakens in her nerves the legendary school of martial arts known as Panzer Kunst. In a place where there is no justice but what people make for themselves, Alita decides to become a hunter-killer, tracking down those who prey on the weak. But can she hold onto her humanity as she revels in her bloodlust?

Hardcover, 400 pages, B&W.

Cover price $29.99.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Yukito Kishiro.

After more than a decade out of print, the original cyberpunk action classic returns in glorious 400-page hardcover deluxe editions, featuring an all-new translation, color pages, and new cover designs! In a dump in the lawless settlement of Scrapyard, far beneath the mysterious space city of Zalem, disgraced cyber-doctor Daisuke Ido makes a strange find: the detached head of a cyborg woman who has lost all her memories. He names her Alita and equips her with a powerful new body, the Berserker. While Alita remembers no details of her former life, a moment of desperation reawakens in her nerves the legendary school of martial arts known as Panzer Kunst. In a place where there is no justice but what people make for themselves, Alita decides to become a hunter-killer, tracking down those who prey on the weak. But can she hold onto her humanity as she revels in her bloodlust?

Hardcover, 400 pages, B&W.

Cover price $29.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. This sophisticated, complex science fiction tale of Alita, a powerful cyborg with a soft heart and a mysterious past. Mad scientist Desty Nova resurrects the brain of Zapan the Hunter-Warrior - whose pride Alita has injured one too many times - and grafts it with a deadly Berserker body. Now, nothing can stop Zapan from exacting his revenge on Alita and all the Scrapyard inhabitants. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printing. Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. This sophisticated, complex science fiction tale of Alita, a powerful cyborg with a soft heart and a mysterious past. Mad scientist Desty Nova resurrects the brain of Zapan the Hunter-Warrior - whose pride Alita has injured one too many times - and grafts it with a deadly Berserker body. Now, nothing can stop Zapan from exacting his revenge on Alita and all the Scrapyard inhabitants. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. Translated by Stephen Paul.

The cyber-martial arts saga that has spanned a solar system and over two decades in print returns, with creator Yukito Kishiro's new sequel that reveals the true story of Alita's childhood on Mars, and the mind-bending adventures that still await her. For centuries, war has raged on the dusty, red surface of Mars. This apocalyptic crucible will produce the solar system's most fearsome warrior, Alita. But for now that warrior is just a little girl named Yoko. The future and past of the battle angel fan out across the reaches of space in the final chapter of one of the greatest sci-fi epics of all time!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W.

Cover price $10.99.

Story and art by Rulia046. 36 pages, B&W, Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

(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.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. After nearly being canceled, the Z.O.T.T. resumes and now inches towards its conclusion with the Space Angels going head-to-head against new, formidable opponents that push their combative skills to the limit. With Alita jumping back into the fray, the independence of Tiphares and the scrapyard are depending on her victory, and with her new, seemingly unstoppable abilities, triumph seems to be nearly at hand for the Space Angels. However, behind the scenes, Mbadi and other nefarious entities are plotting to turn things around on Alita and her friends as the Z.O.T.T. continues into its final round. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 600 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $19.99.

Stories and art by Eugene E. Hughes and others. Soldiers face life on the battlefield in one of the many 1950s war comics by publisher Stanley Morse. A Red Cross medic stays busy on the battlefield in Korea. Military engineers must rebuild a key bridge under fire during World War II. A US sergeant and captain must make difficult decisions involving their troops in combat. Corpsman! Oh, Coo-o-rrpsman!!; The U.S. Destroyer: Samarti; The Roughest and the Toughest!; A Reminder; Decision Is a Lonely Business! Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Creative Director ORSON SCOTT CARD. Written by MIKE CAREY. Art by SEBASTIAN FIUMARA. Cover by TIMOTHY GREEN II. Sister Carlotta's quest to understand Bean's past brings unwelcome revelations about his future. Meanwhile, Bean himself faces a daunting task which will finally bring him face to face with his famous rival - but will they meet as friends or as enemies? The first chapter of Bean's journey in Marvel's adaptation of Orson Scott Card's sci-fi classic, Ender's Shadow, reaches its conclusion here! 32 pages. full color. Cover price $3.99.

This issue features "Day of the Eagle" fiction stories, the first Master Ship Chart, a then-current Addenda file, Star Fleet Universe timeline, and several scenarios for the fiction plus and additional two new scenarios! 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 35 pages

South African Series. This issue reprints Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) #617. Story by Alan Grant and John Wagner. Art by Norm Breyfogle and Steve Mitchell. Tim Drake faces the toughest challenge of his life and Batman doesn't even seem to care. 36 Pages, Full Color, N$5,60 cover price.

UK Edition - Written by Roy Castle

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. Translated by Stephen Paul.

In a dump in the lawless settlement of Scrapyard, disgraced cyber-doctor Daisuke Ido makes a strange find: the detached head of a cyborg woman who has lost all her memories. He names her Alita and equips her with a powerful new body, the Berserker.

While Alita remembers no details of her former life, a moment of desperation reawakens in her nerves the legendary school of martial arts known as Panzer Kunst. In a place where there is no justice but what people make for themselves, Alita decides to become a hunter-killer, tracking down and taking out those who prey on the weak.

But can she hold onto her humanity as she begins to revel in her own bloodlust?

Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Action Edition - Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Angel of Redemption!" Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. This sophisticated, complex science fiction tale of Alita, a powerful cyborg with a soft heart and a mysterious past. Mad scientist Desty Nova resurrects the brain of Zapan the Hunter-Warrior - whose pride Alita has injured one too many times - and grafts it with a deadly Berserker body. Now, nothing can stop Zapan from exacting his revenge on Alita and all the Scrapyard inhabitants. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

Vol. 5, No. 2 - May 1934. 6.75" x 9.75", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Title becomes Dusty Ayres and his Battle Birds (1934-1935 Fictioneers, Inc.) Cover price $0.15.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Yuji Shiozaki.

Tamako's feeling of defeat dissolves after watching Dazai work his Capoeira magic. She is totally turned on by all the fighting and decides to challenge him to the smack down of his life! Before things get too hot and heavy, she receives a text inviting her to the ultimate battle. The Swan Academy's wrestling club is facing their most dangerous foe- Kuniko. Will Kuniko's hate and thirst for revenge be too powerful for Tamako?

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

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

UK Reprint

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Battle Royale TPB (2003-2006) Vol. 13-15. Written and drawn by Koshun Takami and Masayuki Taguchi. The final bind-up. Volumes thirteen through fifteen of the groundbreaking manga series comes to its bloody conclusion in this final collected edition! This collector's edition of the cult classic contains bonus features: New color cover art from manga-ka Masayuki Taguchi and weapons details by Eliot R. Brown (Punisher's Armory) Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 612 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $24.99.

Holiday Special 1979. 64 Pages