Monster comic books issue 4

(W/A) Lowell Isaac & Various. (CA) Alex Tuis. Also featuring contributions by Bill Sienkiewicz, Nik Poliwko, Ed Polgardy, Rob E. Brown, Mark Finn, John Lucas and Carlos Valenzuela. An anthology of terror tales told in the classic horror comics tradition and presented by the movies' greatest vampire star, Bela Lugosi. Stories this issue include 'The Evil Eye,' 'The Monster,' an installment of 'Bela's Bedtime Stories,' and more. Edited by Kerry Gammill. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by FRANK TIERI Penciled by JUAN ROMAN CANO SANTACRUZ Cover by JOE JUSKO It hasn't exactly been easy for Wolverine and Hercules lately. As if combating the most fearsome creatures of ancient mytholgy weren't enough, it's worse when they're all working for the Hand. With a band of zombie thugs to contend with, the sea monster Kraken unleashed, and Mastsuo and King Eurytheus at the helm, it'll take more than godly heroics and mutant know-how to end this once and for all. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Brian Azzarello. Art and Cover by Juan Doe. The smallest of towns oft times make for the biggest happenings… and the small burg that Theo Montclaire has decided to call home is no exception. Shotguns, betrayal, perversion and explosions. Just a few of the ingredients that make up the ass-kicking meal known as AMERICAN MONSTER. 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Stories and art by John Severin, George Kesner, Vic Martin, Frank Baginski, Don Orehek, Bob Schochet, and Paul Reinman. The humor magazine Cracked joins the monster-magazine craze of the 1960s with comics, parodies, and profiles of horror stars. Dr. Frankenstein makes a house call. A werewolf encounters the only superhero he has cause to fear... the Lone Ranger. Plus stills from horror movies with humorous dialogue added. Transylvania's New Basketball Coach!; He Went That-a-Way!; Boys and Ghouls Together!; With Monsters, Two-to-One It's Wincin!; Look Who Just Moved in!; Transylvania Go Go Football; The Newly-Weds of Swamphollow Lane; Frankenstein Conquers the World!; Four Screaming Out Loud!; Cartoon Screams; Home-Town Boy Makes Good!; A Transylvanian Family Album; Is There a Wacky Doctor in the House?; TV Horror Listings; Monster Mirth Rides Again; The Far Outers; The Lifeguard of the Month!; The Effects of Horror Movies; What Ever Happened to??; Vote Here for Miss Monster 1967; Modern Movie Monsters; Black Pit of Dr. M; Fun, Games and Monsters; Ghoul Days! 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Bill Woggon. Stories and art by Bill Woggon. 04396 on cover. Charming monster Millie moves to the town of Midway and befriends everyone except the town boss, Greedly Gotrocks, who wants to use her for his own ends. Gotrocks sends Millie to his haunted house, hoping she will evict the ghosts. In the process of purging Goon, Bop and Scrub, Millie meets Goodie the Ghost. Millie learns how to dance the Twist, then gets the attention of Hollywood producers. Millie the Lovable Monster Comes to Midway; Millie Goes House Haunting; Millie Does the Twist; Millie Goes to Hollywood; Slide, Kiddie, Slide. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

This issue: Son of Chaney - The Story of Lon Chaney; Space 1999 - Part 1; The Films of Roger Corman; Vote for your Classic Horror Films in this issue; The Making of The Exorcist; The Land That Time Forgot, with an exclusive interview of its star Doug McClure. Cover price $1.25.

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Doctor Who, Frankenstein, Munsters. Prolific photos. 66 pages, black and white. Cover price $0.50.

Fantastic Monsters of the Films (1962 Black Shield) #004 Cover price $0.50.

Cover by Arlis. Stories and art by Ray Ferry. After publisher Ray Ferry's revival of Famous Monsters of Filmland led to a legal dispute with Forrest Ackerman, Ferry instead launched Freaky Monsters, a magazine that imitated Famous Monsters as closely as possible. A look at the comedy horror classic Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein. The great British innovators of horror. Photo stills from classic horror films. Shadowday Night Fever!; When Dracula Haunted New York: Part 3; The Time of Their Lives!; The Great Britons!; The Myst-eerie Photo Department; Ghoul's Gallery; Freaky Monsters Moviecard. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

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Written by Philip Kim and Steve Niles. Art and Cover by Piotr Kowalski. When the trail to William Forrester Jr. ends in a secret underground complex, Barrymore discovers that John Price isn't the only one hiding his true identity. The whole dark history of World Studios comes to light in a final confrontation with cult leader Boser Geist. Will history ever know the truth? Find out in this final issue! 32 pages, full color, Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Written by Philip Kim and Steve Niles. Art and Cover by Piotr Kowalski. When the trail to William Forrester Jr. ends in a secret underground complex, Barrymore discovers that John Price isn't the only one hiding his true identity. The whole dark history of World Studios comes to light in a final confrontation with cult leader Boser Geist. Will history ever know the truth? Find out in this final issue! 32 pages, full color, Rated M Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Philip Kim and Holly Interlandi. Art and Cover by Piotr Kowalski. Three hell-demons and an army of possessed townsfolk descend upon the last farm left in Boise City, Oklahoma, with only a shotgun, a strange boy's powers, and a detective's wits standing in the way. It's going to get bloody. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Written by Gordon Rennie. Art and Cover by P. j. Holden. The finale to the first arc reaches an explosive finish as Team Carnaski are attacked by possessed Samwi and now face probable oblivion, while back at HQ someone may have uncovered the secret of Team Carter's disappearance! Cover price $3.99.

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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.

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Articles on horror films illustrated with movie stills, similar to Famous Monsters of Filmland. The Flash Gordon movie serials; the films of Lon Chaney Jr.; the legend of the Loch Ness Monster; the original movie version of The Thing. Part of the short-lived Atlas line from former Marvel publisher Martin Goodman. Final issue of the series. Cover by George Torjussen. Cover price $1.00.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Robico. Haru Yoshida is feared as an unstable and violent "monster." Mizutani Shizuku is a grade obsessed student with no friends. Fate brings these two together to form the most unlikely pair. Haru firmly believes he's in love with Mizutani and she firmly believes he's insane. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 176 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.99.

Melvin the Monster stories with a LIttle Zelda back-up story. Scripts by Stan Lee, art by Joe Maneely. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Monster Turkey!" Story and Art by Lewis Trondheim. Petey and Jean, along with their parents and pet monster Kriss, go on vacation in the countryside. Things quickly spiral out of control when the family is besieged by animals that have been transformed into giant monsters! From giant man-eating rabbits to hostage-taking cows, this is the zaniest volume of Monster yet! Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 32 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kaworu Watashiya. Translated by Katrina Leonoudakis. Adapted by David Lumsdon. Final volume! Yuto has done the impossible: Turn down a beautiful werewolf heiress's marriage proposal. Though Ururu might be his perfect match, his mother arrives in Monster Town and unleashes her monstrous form, kidnapping Yuto. But Ururu's not ready to throw in the towel. Can she save the handsome matchmaker in distress and win him over, or will Yuto continue to help everyone but himself when it comes to love? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Older Teen (17+) Cover price $13.99.

Marvel's first dip into the monster mag field consisted entirely of full page film photos with funny captions (much like the monster trading cards of the time) supplied by editor, Stan Lee. Cover price $0.25.

Godzilla spotlighted Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sai Naekawa. Translated by Caleb Cook. Hinako wants to die, and Shiori wants to devour Hinako's flesh - the two of them are connected only by the promise to fulfill each other's wishes. But Hinako is gradually beginning to develop feelings for Shiori that go beyond that of predator and prey. All the while, an ominous new shadow creeps up on Hinako..."I can't be your friend..." Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 130 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $13.00.

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Written by Christos Gage. Art by Paco Diaz. Cover by E.J. Su. As if monsterized versions of Venom, Green Goblin and Loki weren't enough, Dr. Doom unleashes his latest monstrous creation upon the armored Avengers! It's a no holds barred battle in Latveria - and by the end of this issue, only one will be left standing! But who will it be?! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Christos Gage. Art by Paco Diaz. Cover by Kei Zama. As if monsterized versions of Venom, Green Goblin and Loki weren't enough, Dr. Doom unleashes his latest monstrous creation upon the armored Avengers! It's a no holds barred battle in Latveria - and by the end of this issue, only one will be left standing! But who will it be?! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Kanekiru Kogitsune. Art and cover by Kobayakawa Haruyoshi. Translated by Wesley Bridges. Adapted by Rebecca Spinner.

A young man begins life anew as a lowly goblin in this action-packed shonen fantasy manga!

Tomokui Kanata has suffered an early death, but his adventures are far from over. He is reborn into a fantastical world of monsters and magic but as a lowly goblin! Not about to let that stop him, the now renamed Rou uses his new physical prowess and his old memories to plow ahead in a world where consuming other creatures allows him to acquire their powers.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

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Written by Keith Rommel. Art and Cover by Wolfgang Schwandt. The monsters are rising and people are dying. You can only hold a secret for so long… 24 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Keith Rommel. Art by Wolfgang Schwandt. Cover by Stephen Cooney. The monsters are rising and people are dying. You can only hold a secret for so long… 24 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

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Mickey Mouse & the Mystery Sea Monster Mini Comic. Wheaties 1950-51 32-page promotional comic, 6-7/8 x 3-1/8, Issue #B-4. An original set of 8 mini comics cost 15c plus one Wheaties box top. Four sets of 8 were made, Series A, B, C and D.

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Written by Richard Emms. Art by Dan Boultwood. Monster assassin Allysia and the Club's leading lady, Mia, decide to have a night on the town and find out a little more about each other's backgrounds...but their plans are interrupted at the restaurant where they're dining when things turn ugly...really ugly! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Stories and Art by 221, coolkyousinnjya, ennorei, Tottori-saQ, kurokawa otogi, aruse yuushi, SHIRAHA MATO, stealth kaigyou, 7010, kanemaki thomas, kenkoucross, U-temo, jingaimodoki and SHAKE-O. Cover by kenkoucross. Translated by Abby Lehrke. Pin-ups by karatakewari and muroku. When hapless human twenty-something Kurusu Kimihito becomes an involuntary "volunteer" in the government homestay program for monster girls, his world is turned upside down. A reptilian lamia named Miia is sent to live with him, and it is Kimihito's job to tend to her every need and make sure she integrates into his everyday life. While cold-blooded Miia is so sexy she makes Kimihito's blood boil with desire, the penalties for interspecies breeding are dire. Even worse, when a buxom centaur girl named Centorea and a scantily clad harpy named Papi move into Kimihito's house, what's a full-blooded young man with raging hormones to do? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $12.99.

Cover by Amy Mebberson. Written by Paul Benjamin. Art by Amy Mebberson. Sully, Mike, and Celia discover a rash of robberies targeting Boo and other kids. As the little girl and her monster friends investigate, they learn that the thief is a human teen who's been using the closet doors at Monsters, Inc. to slip in and out of the homes! Can they stop him without having the human world and Monsteropolis collide? Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Amy Mebberson. Written by Paul Benjamin. Art by Amy Mebberson. Sully, Mike, and Celia discover a rash of robberies targeting Boo and other kids. As the little girl and her monster friends investigate, they learn that the thief is a human teen who's been using the closet doors at Monsters, Inc. to slip in and out of the homes! Can they stop him without having the human world and Monsteropolis collide? Cover price $2.99.

In this issue: The Real King of Apes Gorilla Suit Man Charlie Gemora; Blood! Bosoms! Bebop! The Sexy, Scary World of Horror Burlesque; Interview with Hellboy and 30 Days of Night Author Tim Lebbon; Horror Host Witch Penny Dreadful; Pin-Up Pictorial Bride Katrina Henry In the Funhouse. 52 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $4.95.

Bits and Pieces (1980) #004

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Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Katie Cook.

The latest, full-color volume of Katie Cook's popular webcomic, Gronk! This new installment has never been in print before and is coming to Action Lab as a brand-spankin' new book!

Follow Gronk and her friends' adventures for another silly, fun, weird year. Like cats? This book has 'em. Like dogs? We have those too. Like tiny green monsters? Look no further, you've found your new favorite book!

Softcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 64 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.99.

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by Anderson & Moesta, Mendoza & Cavero At Castle Frankenstein, the hilarious action comes to a head ? with the evil Van Helsing Corporation, our intrepid monster heroes, and various official agencies all getting into the mix. It all goes to prove you can never be too old ? or too scary ? to save the day, especially if you have fun doing it! Cover by Guillermo Mendoza. FC, 32pg (4 of 4) $3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Anniversary reprint of Horror Monsters (1961-1964 Charlton) #4. 8.5-in x 11-in, 72 Pages, B&W. Cover price $25.00.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Nozomi Ginyoku. Art and cover by Taro Shinonome. Character Design by Taro Shinonome and Mitsuki Yano. Translated by Caleb DeMarais. After making a complete recovery, Aria and Tama return to dungeon-crawling! And thanks to some stronger yet more revealing new equipment, their jealous and scandalous flirting receives a power-up as well! Meanwhile, they meet a mysterious, wild girl in the dungeon who happens to share a strange connection with Tama's former self. Another tale of reincarnation begins... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.00.

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 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., 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $25.00.

Green Hornet, King Kong, Spy Smasher. Cover price $0.50.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Monster's Tamer's Manual!"

Written by Francesco Artibani. Art and cover by Alessandro Barbucci.

School has just started up again in Oldmill Village, but that's not the only thing that's changing. A new tutor, Jeremy-Joth, has taken charge of the monsters living in the Barrymore home, and his strict rules have everyone on edge-including Zick! Meanwhile, Elena is feeling uneasy about the looming arrival of a new sibling, and a new adventure is just what she needs to distract her. Together, Zick, Elena, and Charlie Schuster set off to put Zick's powers as a young monster tamer to the test - and it could be their most dangerous quest yet!

Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $10.99.

Creepy Classic Movies. This issue: Kong Loves Bash! Plus: Strange Monster, Make-Up Master, Father of Dracula, Strock Talks, How to Make a Monster Movie. Cover price $7.00.

Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Written by Hitoshi Yasuda. Art and cover by Itoh Sei. Kasche is being held captive on mysterious Spiral Island, resting place of the Encyclopedia Verum. It also happens to be one giant anthill, home to the frightening and lethal Crimson Ants! Cuervo and Nastasha have come to rescue their fearless leader but must make a hard choice: Will they exchange the Guardian of Knowledge for her life and doom mankind? Or will the ditzy young summoner's love and friendship give them strength to fight?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages MATURE READERS Cover price $9.99.

Monster Fantasy (November 1975), Lon Chaney Jr., is listed in the indica as Vol. 1, No. 4, which is the correct numbering. Note that the previous issues (the No. 3 October has Vol. 1 #4 incorrectly listed in its indica). Cover price $1.25.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tourou. Translated by Hana Allen. Adapted by Kyle Garrett. It's hard to defeat a mighty hero when he keeps coming back to life-in fact, it's impossible. The Dark Lord, stuck in a loop of battling a good guy who won't stay dead, finally loses the fight and meets his own end... or so it would seem. The Dark Lord saved himself by putting his soul into an empty vessel, and now he's about to stage his own comeback. He may be weak now, but along with his newly formed fellowship of misfits-a slime, an orc, an ifrit, and a dark elf-he's convinced he can rebuild his evil empire, one bumbling step at a time. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Make all of your wishes come true with the latest issue of the clawsome Monster High Magazine! Inside we take a peek at the fangtastic new DVD adventure, 13 Wishes, plus there's the latest news, gossip, and features with everyone's favorite ghouls! Cover price $4.99.

Volume 4- 1st printing. Story by Keiichi Hikami and Art by Shin Yamamoto. Bexel vanquishes a Khezu and the disturbance in the mountains seems to have settled, but then another monster appears. Raiga and his companions set out for the hunting ground, but that leaves only two hunters in Pokke Village who are able to fight as two Blangonga monsters driven from their territory approach. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.