MAD comic books issue 4

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"Monsterama," script by George Gladir, art by Joe Edwards. "Space," pencils by Joe Edwards; Professor Nonuttin discusses the problem of parking cars and suggests some solutions. "Small Small World," art by Orlando Busino; Problems for teens in other countries: Scotland, Congo, North Pole, India, China, Iraq, and South Sea. "Teen-Age Olympics," pencils by Bob White; Various teen-oriented events: telephone marathon, making-school-on-time steeplechase, Ice box raid, canoe date contest, kissing free-style, bringing-date-home-on-time dash, and rock 'n' roll weight lift. Archie's Pals 'n' Gals ad. "The Discovery of Sleep!"; Mr. Weatherbee recounts the story of how Hatrack J. Mattress, a shepherd, discovered sleep while counting his sheep jumping over his fence. "Do You Act Square Like Chester...Or Do You Play It Cool Like Lester?", art by Orlando Busino; A look at the cool and uncool ways of doing things. Archie's Jokes ad. "Mad House Greeting Cards," art by Joe Edwards; Greeting cards for less important situations, such as sunburns, returning umbrellas, and stolen cars. Betty and Veronica Summer Fun ad. Archie Annual ad. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Mike Lilly. (W) Dan Wickline. (A) Federico de Luca, Oscar Celestini. (CA) Mike Lilly. The mind-bending sequel to Call of Wonderland is here! People are dying all around Detective Legrasse and now her girlfriend has been kidnapped. Can she figure out what her partner's involvement in the recent murders is and how it ties into Johnny Liddle or will she learn the terrible truth much too late? And what are the horrific creatures Lovecraft found underground and how can he stop them before they get out into the city? Don't miss the stunning conclusion to the hit comic book that ties directly into Zenescope's ongoing Wonderland series! Featuring the DEBUT of the all new, completely insane, wickedly whack heir to a certain infamous top hat...THE NEW MAD HATTER! Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Giuseppe Cafaro. (W) Dan Wickline. (A) Federico de Luca, Oscar Celestini. (CA) Mike Lilly. The mind-bending sequel to Call of Wonderland is here! People are dying all around Detective Legrasse and now her girlfriend has been kidnapped. Can she figure out what her partner's involvement in the recent murders is and how it ties into Johnny Liddle or will she learn the terrible truth much too late? And what are the horrific creatures Lovecraft found underground and how can he stop them before they get out into the city? Don't miss the stunning conclusion to the hit comic book that ties directly into Zenescope's ongoing Wonderland series! Featuring the DEBUT of the all new, completely insane, wickedly whack heir to a certain infamous top hat...THE NEW MAD HATTER! Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Jeremy Holt. Art and Cover by George Schall. PROXY DOESN'T UNDERSTAND OR RESPOND TO YOUR PROMPT To fix issues with your Proxy not responding: * Make sure you're using the power adapter that was included with your child. * Check that your child isn't muted. * Speak naturally and clearly. * Rephrase your prompt. * Try, 'Did you hear me?' 14 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Stonie Williams. Art and cover by Jeferson Sadzinski. Tragedy strikes the Shadow Order as tensions finally reach a boiling point and Tilly faces off against her former role models. Find out who's left standing in the penultimate issue of Villainous! 20 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Curt Pires. Art by Kevin Castaniero. Cover by Mark Dale. (END OF SERIES) Roland Endo and his ragtag team mount their assault on the nearly impenetrable Cancelled Headquarters to put an end to the corrupt and dangerous Cancelled program once and for all. The comic book event of the year reaches its show-stopping conclusion! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Mark London. Art and Cover by Andy King and Julian Gonzalez. The elderly Natharien leads a young cub towards his destiny: becoming the most legendary Battlecat ever. Yet, to protect the future, one must understand the past. Enter Valderia, a world shaped by its rich history and diverse culture. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Anthony Cleveland. Art by Andrea Mutti. Cover by Maan House. Despite losing trust in his crew, Vic is duty-bound to explore the city's underground canal system with his team of firefighters and locate the cause of the mysterious pump fires. Meanwhile, Amy confronts Patricia Lefeu about Jade's death, and is determined to uncover the connection between Hope's House and the Fire Man. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

"The Dating Didits," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Gus LeMoine, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Dippy and Danny think their father needs a date. "Agent 00 7/10"; Agent 00 7/10 is sent to the jungle to break up Dr. Glop's plot to take over America with an army of super-intelligent gorillas. "The Mr. Clean Scene," script by Dick Malmgren, art by Samm Schwartz; Dan wastes a salesman's time. "Bird Monster From Outer Space!" ;An alien bird humanoid lands on Earth and quickly runs afoul of Earth laws and customs. "Super Disguise v.s. Super Market Man"; Super Disguise has to battle a villain that can change his body into any object found in a super market. "Danny and the Dimwit"; Danny Diddit trades his scooter for a magic flower that grows a giant beanstalk. "The Case of the Handmade Frame," script by Frank Doyle, art by Stan Goldberg; The Glads are framed for the destruction of a priceless painting. "The Champ Of Lamps," art by Dexter Taylor; Two superheroes get into a jurisdictional dispute. Jughead Jones Comics Digest #6 ad. Plus other stories. 148 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

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Written by Joe Corallo. Art by Lorenzo Colangeli. Cover by Sweeney Boo. The truth about Myrthalen and her motivations are finally revealed. Kelthan witnesses the atrocities taking place as he continues his journey across Valderia to reach the White Marsh Islands. Meanwhile, Natharien and Artain venture to the Gardens of Solitude hoping to receive answers that may provide insight on the next heir to the throne. 14 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Story, Art and Cover by Josh Hagler. Returning home from his isolating first day back at school, deaf boy Nestor Gudfred discovers his house is actually a defunct bed and breakfast for strange transients along Route 66. In his own bedroom, Nestor comes face to face with Peter'n'Charlie, a wisecracking, upside-down cat-headed visitor, with whom only Nestor can communicate. Among other things, they discuss Esme, the girl who saved Nestor's life and becomes the focus of Nestor's new obsession. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

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Written by Amit Tishler. Art and Cover by Bruno Frenda. As the Russian Civil War spreads across two continents, the siblings, Yuli and Alex, find themselves in an explosive run-in with the soldiers who killed their parents. In a moment of desperation, Yuli makes a blood pact with the Golem and unleashes a violent assault against the attackers. While struggling to survive the bloody conflict, Alex desperately tries to save his sister from her uncontrollable rage before it consumes her whole. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Stories and Art by The Usual Gang of Idiots. The very best of our worst stuff from past issues! In this special King Kong issue: Over 20 pages of monkey business! Don Martin King Kong gags! 2 classic King Kong spoofs! And more! Plus: Survivor; Playboy Playmates; and a look at Beck's video fold-ins! And: You could win King Kong - Peter Jackson's Production Diaries! 96 pages. Cover price $4.99.

Written by Brad McGinty. Art by Brian Smith. Cover by Brad McGinty. The headless Torsoids dominate the body-less Madballs in their ridiculous Bizarro Bowl match-up, and our heroes (?) have to regroup. But can these atrocities find a way to compromise and play as a team soon enough to snatch victory from the slimy grip of defeat? The grossout '80s reboot concludes! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Limited 1 for 5 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Brad McGinty. Art by Brian Smith. Cover by Jesse Balmer. The headless Torsoids dominate the body-less Madballs in their ridiculous Bizarro Bowl match-up, and our heroes (?) have to regroup. But can these atrocities find a way to compromise and play as a team soon enough to snatch victory from the slimy grip of defeat? The grossout '80s reboot concludes! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Bash Brain variant cover by Jimmy Giegerich. "Bizzaro Bowl" Part 4. Written by Brad McGinty. Art by Brian Smith. The headless Torsoids dominate the body-less Madballs in their ridiculous Bizarro Bowl match-up, and our heroes (?) have to regroup. But can these atrocities find a way to compromise and play as a team soon enough to snatch victory from the slimy grip of defeat? The grossout '80s reboot concludes! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Volume 4 - 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. Detroit's finest are on Jutte's trail, and so are Detroit's absolute worst. Her last job admittedly got a little... sloppy, and now the woman who can raise the dead is going to have to raise a little hell. Luckily she's gotten pretty friendly with one of the detectives on her case, but a major new player is about to break Jutte's world wide open. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Heaven and Hell!" Collects Madman Comics (1994-2000 Dark Horse) #16-20.

Story and art by Mike Allred. Introduction by Steven T. Seagle.

Frank Einstein has never led a normal life - as far as he knows - but lately his topsy-turvy times have been undeniably loony.

In this fourth collection chronicling the life of comics' coolest undead guy, Frank goes from holiday giddiness to super-secret paranoia, friends become enemies, and sworn enemies become … saviors? In this tome of 136 colorful pages, Frank makes amends with a beatnik ghoul, meets Santa Claus, gets his house fixed up, and goes on an unexpected adventure. It turns out fellow undead foes, Mattress and Crept, have gotten themselves in a snag, and it's up to Frank to find out what's up.

Mysteries are explained, but there's plenty of confusion to take its place. It's a kooky book - take a look!

Softcover, 136 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.95.

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Written by David Hazan. Art by Cecillia Lo Valvo. Cover by Juan Doe. The wizards learn the truth about their lineage. The end result is a terrifying showdown as the castle pits them against one another. Tempers flare and magic flies as friends become foes. 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. With a new layer introduced to the game, our contestants have even more deadly threats lurking in Nature's Labyrinth. While J. makes her way through a barren desert, Nasir is awakened underneath the labyrinth itself and he's not alone… 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. Ran begins having prophetic dreams that lead him and Gen to Discovery Park. Meanwhile, Asteria and Astreus have a bright idea to find the Fordstone that goes horribly wrong bringing them face to face with Kanavin Goras himself! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Malcolm Bourne. Art by Mike Allred. Cover by John Bolton. Who's faking it, and who's really in need of help? Does even the doctor know? Here he must face the consequences of a decision gone horribly wrong. This final journey into the world of mad. B&W. Cover price $2.50.

SR Comics Exclusive "Wednesday" Edition Variant Cover by Ale Borgobello.

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

SR Comics Exclusive Nude "Wednesday" 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 $5.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Gushing Fourth Edition!" By the Usual Gang of Idiots. Cover by Mark Fredrickson. The MAD Bathroom Companion - the Gushing Fourth Edition - is flush with classic material written and illustrated by "The Usual Gang of Idiots." After three self-defecating books, many thought we couldn't go any more - but we pushed on! This hot new release from MAD will have you laughing so hard you won't be able to hold it in! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 288 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

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Written by Tim Daniel, David Andry. Art and Cover by Marco Finnegan. The flame still burns! Jolene Garrett has at last found her son, Charlie. And all the Charlies have found her too. Beneath the black canopy of Big Sky stars, without her father's once steadying influence, a lost and desperate Marabeth must recall Nathan's lessons and learn to fend for herself. 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 penultimate issue, tragedy strikes our heroes as they fall into a trap set by the Spider and the Wendigo. Meanwhile, the Duchess and Elliot share a special moment after saving a soul from the hangman's noose. Finally, we are given insight as to how Darragh MacDougal became the powerful, almost superhuman man that he is. 20 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Eliot Rahal. Art and Cover by Stefano Simeone. A college student is dead, and so is the Deputy Director of the F.B.I.'s son--two young men radicalized by the insidious Hot Dog Party cult. It seems a revolution is at hand, but will Cara be able to save the day? Will Paul be able to stop the violence? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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Cover by Erik Jones. Written by Mark Waid. Art by Minck Oosterveer. Mark Waid's hit new original series comes to its final conclusion as Catherine's terminal condition finally reaches critical mass! With the clock ticking down to the inevitable, what sort of deal with the devil will Doyle have to make for Catherine's soul? Find out in this thrilling end to the critically acclaimed series! Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Alexander Stojanov. Written by Mark Waid. Art by Minck Oosterveer. Mark Waid's hit new original series comes to its final conclusion as Catherine's terminal condition finally reaches critical mass! With the clock ticking down to the inevitable, what sort of deal with the devil will Doyle have to make for Catherine's soul? Find out in this thrilling end to the critically acclaimed series! Cover price $3.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Ukyo Kodachi. Art and cover by Tatsuma Ejiri. Translated by Caleb D. Cook. Para Bellums plan has the world careening towards annihilation, but Gatchaman, Tekkaman, Casshan, and Polimar unite to confront this great evil! Time is running out, and its now that the heroes must prove their worth! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 226 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Cover by Layne - limited to 50 copies. A Goblin Collectibles & Mad Love Comics & Art Exclusive. Interior artwork contains past exclusives by Goblin Collectibles & Mad Love Comics, featuring never before seen artwork for an upcoming release. 20 pages, full color.

"Close-up" Edition Virgin Cover by Layne - limited to 50 copies. A Goblin Collectibles & Mad Love Comics & Art Exclusive. Interior artwork contains past exclusives by Goblin Collectibles & Mad Love Comics, featuring never before seen artwork for an upcoming release. 20 pages, full color.

Virgin Cover by Layne - limited to 50 copies. A Goblin Collectibles & Mad Love Comics & Art Exclusive. Interior artwork contains past exclusives by Goblin Collectibles & Mad Love Comics, featuring never before seen artwork for an upcoming release. 20 pages, full color.

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Stories and Art by The Usual Gang of Idiots. An Xtra Large collection of MAD cLassiX. In this issue: Writer of the Month - Dick DeBartolo. Plus: 2 sucky vampire flicks! And: Book Excerpt - More madness from The MAD World of William M. Gaines. 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Michael Allred, J. Bone, Jamie S. Rich, and J.L. Allred. Art by Michael Allred, Chynna Clugston-Major, J. Bone, Nick Derington, Nick Dragotta, Darwyn Cooke, and Joelle Jones. Cover by Michael Allred. Volume four collects Michael Allred's hit comic series Madman Atomic Comics #1-#17, the interdimensional adventures of It Girl, and the super rare one-shots Spaceman and Mr. Gum. 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! This six-volume Madman universe omnibus library edition series collects all of Allred's award-winning Madman universe (a.k.a. the "Madmaniverse") stories in selected reading order for the ultimate Madman fan! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 512 pages, full color. Cover price $99.99.

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Written by Jay Sandlin. Art by Antonello Cosentino. Cover by Antonello Consentino. After being betrayed by his best friend, Blue Bomba, Jason is out for blood. Fully committed to his heel-turn, Jason storms the ring as the ultimate badass; 'Death Phoenix,' and challenges Billy Radison to a steel cage match for the SFW title. 20 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Zac Thompson. Art and Cover by Jeff McComsey. The death of a friend casts a shadow over the crew's spirit and pride. As their unity spirals, so too does the world around them. Trapped with nowhere to go, they're forced to fight their way through a torrent of blood created by a new form of meat grinder. Is anyone safe? 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. Suspecting that the plants covering the planet are not what they seem, Jonas and Marnie make their way back to the shuttle in a panic. Terror grips the crew of the Jemison as Anya is faced with her own horrors onboard. 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? And how is the cult leader's daughter involved? 20 pages, full color. Teen + Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Mark London. Art and Cover by Mauricio Villarreal. After her battle with the Giants, Uriel is left caged alongside the very humans she was trying to protect. At the same time Lucifer, still under Azrael's spell, finds Uriel trapped and is reminded of the cherub he once was. Together they confront the giants and fight for their survival and freedom. Meanwhile, Gabrielle and Michael discover the truth about the House of David. 24 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Richard Williams. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, David Connor, Mike Snider, Don (Duck) Edwing, Tom Cheney, John Caldwell, Desmond Devlin, Monte Wolverton, Bob Clarke, George Woodbridge, Rick Tulka, Tom Bunk, Sam Viviano, 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. Mad's spoofs of 2001: A Space Odyssey and the TV medical drama ER, featuring art by Mort Drucker. An early Mad look at computer technology, and the Laws of Car Repair. Mad's takes on animation cels, HMOs, and air travel. Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. 201 Minutes of a Space Idiocy; One Thursday Afternoon at the Edge of a Meadow; How to Tell if You've Selected a Bad HMO; A Mad Look at Air Travel; The 11 Rarest Animation Cells on the Market; One Day in Alaska; Ailments of Modern Technology; The Lighter Side of Over-Reacting; Spy Vs. Spy; The Cast Iron Laws of Car Repair; sickER; The Worst MTV Contests of All Time; State License Plate Mottos We'd Like to See; You're a Crook / You're a Businessman; Other Interesting Infinity Combinations; One Day on the Sixth Floor; Fold-In. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.99.

August 2006. Special School's Out Summer Issue! Inside: 9 pull-out-fake-out Yu-Gi-Oh! cards! Plus: Help us create a new superhero, Cars that didn't make the movie, stupid skateboard tricks, and an exclusive interview with Nacho Libre's Jack Black! 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 The World of the Vampires and other Mexican horrors, and Lon Chaney Sr.'s vampire from the lost film London After Midnight. House of Frankenstein; The Beast of Yucca Flats; Invasion of the Body Snatchers; The World of the Vampires; London After Midnight; 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.

Written by Cavan Scott. Art by Lucas Fereyra. The concluding chapter of the adventures of Skipper, Kowalski, Rico, and Private in DreamWorks' Penguins of Madagascar new 4-issue comic series. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Mark London. Art and Cover by Michael Camelo. As our heroes recover from a devastating and unexpected trial, Vaela's rescue from Myrthalen at the Skeleton maze is revisited and we learn how Eramad III met Adastril and saved her village from Umbra Raiders. Meanwhile, the Darkats continue their march through Greenspyre and receive news that will aid them in their quest to destroy the Eramad dynasty! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.