Battle comic books issue 5

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.

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

Formerly Battle Birds (1932-1934 American Fiction Magazines) 1st Series Cover price $0.15.

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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Story, Art and Cover by Natalie Riess. Peony was a breakout contestant on the hit cooking show, Space Battle Lunchtime. But right before the final episode, she disappeared! Now it's up to Neptunia and Aris to find out where Peony's gone-and whether fellow chef Melonhead had anything to do with it. Meanwhile, Peony finds herself on the set of a different-and deadlier-cooking show. 28 pages, full color. 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.

(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.

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.

Add to cart Very Fine $15.00

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. 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.

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Vol. 5, No. 2 - December 1942. 6.75" x 9.5", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 5, No. 3 - March 1943. 6.75" x 9.75", 114 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 5, No. 4 - May 1943. 7" x 9.5", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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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.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

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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.

Published by Famepress. 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Full color cover, B&W Interior.

Volume 5 – 1st printing. "Paws of War!"

Story and Art by Mike Norton.

THIS IS IT!

The final battle between good and evil has begun! The Last Kinmundian and friends have reached the nefarious Catwulf and Zurn, but will they be able to defeat what they find? Revenge will at last be had in this action-packed finale to the Harvey and Eisner Award-winning web comic!

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 12-in. x 8-in. 72 pages, Full Color.

Cover price $14.99.

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Cover by Al Gabrielle. Stories and art by Frank Borth, George Mandel, Jay Diger, Nathaniel Nitkin, Dennis Neville, Jack Warren and Don Rico. There was no issue #4; this issue features reprints of Captain Battle (1941) 1st Series #1. WWI veteran John Battle uses his advanced tech to battle fascism in WWII Europe. Undercover Man uses his talent for disguise to track and capture criminals. A lab accident transforms Yugoslavian scientist Basil Brusilof into the superhero Blackout. Captain Battle Conquers the Nazi Terror; Savior of Chungking; The League of Hooded Men; Drums Over Africa; Undercover Man; Gunner and Gupey; Avenger of the War Victims. Final issue of the series. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Written by Garth Ennis. Art and Cover by Oscar Jimenez. The recently-departed Pope Jacko is back in New York and turning it into a demonic-infested Hell...and he has finally crushed Danny's spirit and taken the life of one of his dearest friends! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.99.

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Wraparound variant cover. Written by Garth Ennis. Art and Cover by Oscar Jimenez. The recently-departed Pope Jacko is back in New York and turning it into a demonic-infested Hell...and he has finally crushed Danny's spirit and taken the life of one of his dearest friends! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.99.

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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.

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

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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.

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.

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