Adventure comic books issue 9

The world's mightiest mouse combines funny-animal antics with superhero adventure as he fights for mice everywhere. Mighty Mouse tries to defend an undersea kingdom from the Sponge Monster, but his punches have no effect against the squishy menace. During an experimental rocket launch, Timmy gets caught on a tail-fin, and Mighty Mouse must race the out-of-control rocket to save him. Mighty Mouse Faces a Challenge; Sky Riding; The Sponge Monster; The Green Planet; The Runaway Rocket. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hirohiko Araki. Translated by Nathan A. Collins.After having narrowly escaped from Weather Forecast, Pucchi finally reaches the Time for Heaven and unlocks the Stand Maiden Heaven. Both the Stand and Pucchi himself fight with what is close to godlike, universe-destroying power. Can Jolyne and her friends manage to stop the evil priest once and for all? Don't miss the thrilling conclusion of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 6: Stone Ocean. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 392 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $25.00.

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Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

1997 series. Stories and Art by Greg Hyland, Steve Remen and Mike White. Lethargic Lad faces off against the lamest villain ever: The Quizmaster! Like other baffling bad guys, he tells you about his crimes before he commits them. Thrill at the adventures of Lethargic Lad as the Quizmaster presents absolutely no challenge to our hero whatsoever. Meanwhile, the Fighting Canadian searches for what could be the century's greatest menace -- The Year 2000 Bug! Plus, back-ups starring HIM and Li'l Lethargic Lad, and an illustration by Alex Ross of a redesigned Lethargic Lad. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Fiercest Foes!" Collects Marvel Adventures: Spider-Man (2005-2010) #33-36. Written by FRED VAN LENTE. Art by CORY HAMSCHER. Cover by DAVID NAKAYAMA. The all-new, all-ages, all-action fun continues! It's wall-to-wall mayhem in the Mighty Marvel Manner with four original tales of everybody's favorite teenage wall-crawler! Featuring Doctor Octopus, the Green Goblin and Venom! Plus: Will Harry Osborn succumb to his family's evil legacy and don the guise of the Goblin? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 3/4-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $7.99.

Volume 9 (NOT Volumed on Spine Edition) - 1st printing. "Fiercest Foes!" Collects Marvel Adventures: Spider-Man (2005-2010) #33-36. Written by FRED VAN LENTE. Art by CORY HAMSCHER. Cover by DAVID NAKAYAMA. The all-new, all-ages, all-action fun continues! It's wall-to-wall mayhem in the Mighty Marvel Manner with four original tales of everybody's favorite teenage wall-crawler! Featuring Doctor Octopus, the Green Goblin and Venom! Plus: Will Harry Osborn succumb to his family's evil legacy and don the guise of the Goblin? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 3/4-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $6.99.

1st printing (1,000 copies). Written & illustrated by John MacLeod. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.50.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Satan's Death Blast!" Art by John Fleming Gould. Painted cover by John Newton Howitt. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). NOTE: Limited to 1,000 copies. Cover price $10.00.

On Stage: The Final Three Stories. Stories and art by Leonard Starr, plus an introduction by Kean Crowe . Cover by Alex Toth. Dragon Lady Press reprints classic comic strips from the Chicago Tribune syndicate. This issue focuses on On Stage, the backstage drama strip featuring the life and loves of actress Mary Perkins, as her rising career takes her to New York, Hollywood and beyond. Reprints the Mary Perkins, On Stage daily strip from Feb. 4 to Sept. 9, 1979. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Written by Yu Okano. Art and cover by Haiji Nakasone. Original Character Design by Jaian. Translated by Noah Rozenberg. Rentt finally sets out for his home village of Hathara with Lorraine. On the way, they encounter a horde of zombies and meet Hilde, the Gold-class adventurer tasked with destroying the undead. An accomplished mystic, she sees that Rentt has divinity and offers to teach him to better conceal it. He accepts, and in the process, feels the presence of a soul that has been watching over him throughout his career. Once they finally reach Hathara, Rentt is reunited with his family and old friends. The village celebrates his return by throwing a banquet, but Rentt seems conflicted about the exaggerated welcome and disappears in the middle of the festivities. Lorraine leaves to look for him, only to find him in a very unexpected place. Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $15.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Collects Adventure Time (2012 Kaboom) #40-44.

Written by Christopher Hastings. Art by Zachary Sterling. Cover by Chris Houghton.

Finn and Jake find themselves in the middle of a secret war when they inavertently take out Peppermint Butler's secret agent Candy Bar! There is something going on with the King of Ooo and the weird bears that he's hanging out with and it's up to Finn and Jake to get to the bottom of the King's dastardly plot! Now if only they weren't being accused of treason in the process.

Softcover, 7 1/-in. x 10-in., 112 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $14.99.

Cover by Ogden Whitney. Reprints Adventures into the Unknown (1948 ACG) #96. 68 pages, B&W.

Reprints Avon's "Escape From Devil's Island" (pencils by Nodel, inks by Vince Alascia). Everett Raymond Kinstler cover. Cover price $0.12.

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Mark 1 Comics Presents: The New Adventures of Shaloman. "Haon's A.R.C." Story and art by Al Wiesner. The Jewish X-Men (Y-Guys) help Shaloman when he gets in over his head. Cover price $2.50.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Collects Adventure Time (2012 Kaboom) #40-44. Written by Christopher Hasting. Art by Zachary Sterling and Phil Murphy. Cover by Kelsey Dietrich. Finn and Jake find themselves in the middle of a secret war when they inadvertently take out Peppermint Butler's secret agent, Candy Bar! There is something amiss with the King of Ooo and the weird bears that he's hanging out with. It's up to Finn and Jake to get to the bottom of the King's dastardly plot! If only they weren't being accused of treason in the process. Written by Christopher Hastings (The Adventures of Dr. McNinja) and illustrated by Zachary Sterling and Phil Murphy, this totally mathematical hardcover edition features never-before-seen extras, including an inside look at the making of the Adventure Time comic! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. "And the Madness of Magneto!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Mike Sekowsky. Inks by Bill Everett. Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Gorgon, Karnak, and Medusa continue to search for Black Bolt in the City by the Bay. However, the three inhumans are very tired and frustrated; and thus susceptible to an attack by strange-looking creatures! Meanwhile, Black Bolt in civilian clothes is likewise ambushed by bizarre beings on the streets of San Francisco! Who is controlling these disfigured freaks? It's none other than Magneto...the Master of Magnetism! Are the Inhumans ready to battle the X-men's long-time foe? First 20¢ issue. (Notes: Magneto previously appeared in Fantastic Four 104. This story occurred during the 5-year period when the X-men series was in reprint. During this time Magneto battled Marvel's other superhero teams including the Avengers, Defenders, and Fantastic Four. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Joseph Loeb III.) 32 pages

This is Magazine is a companion series to Doctor Who (1979-Present Marvel UK) Magazine. Each issue may feature posters, fact-files, previews, reviews, behind the scenes features, questions and answers, interviews, quizzes, puzzles, activities, fan letters, pictures and artwork.

Some issues also include comic strip adventures!

Slick full color cover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 34 pages, full color. All Ages

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "New York's Finest!" Collects Marvel Adventures Fantastic Four (2005) #33-36. Written by PAUL TOBIN. Art by DAVID HAHN, DAVID NAKAYAMA, CORY HAMSCHER & KRIS JUSTICE. Cover by DENNIS CALERO. Cover by GRAHAM NOLAN. All adventure, all action, for all ages! Join Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch and the Thing for a wild ride of all-new, unforgettable exploits! Featuring the Rhino, the Mad Thinker and his Awesome Android, A.I.M., and evil (though quite amateur) versions of some of Marveldom's mightiest heroes! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 3/4-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $7.99.

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Add to cart Fine $2.65

Collects Marvel Adventures Spider-man and Fantastic Four Ninth issues Cover price $3.99.

2nd Edition - Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Gold and Silver!" Written by Hidenori Kusaka. Art by Mato. The adventure, starring Gold and his rival Silver, continues! Gold is still trying to track down Silver when he uncovers a far bigger threat. Can these two Trainers put aside their differences to fight a common enemy? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $7.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $6.30

VizKids Edition - Volume 9 - 2nd and later printings. "Gold and Silver!" Written by Hidenori Kusaka. Art by Mato. The adventure, starring Gold and his rival Silver, continues! Gold is still trying to track down Silver when he uncovers a far bigger threat. Can these two Trainers put aside their differences to fight a common enemy? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $7.99.

The All-Star Action Heroes -- Past and Present! In this issue: Michael Kaluta - in comic books, he introduced a new generation to The Shadow; Red-Handed! by Mark Hope - he was running the show, but he didn't know the big boss; Internet Pulps - Frozencat surfs the world wide web; Popular Tour - a photo album of the Popular Publications staff and offices; Doc Savage - no animated series for you guys; Piperock County - W.C. Tuttle created "silent comedies" for Adventure.

Winter 1969; whole number #7. 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.50.

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Winter 1970. Cover by Julian S. Krupa and Leo Morey. Science Fiction stories by David Wright O'Brien, Thornton Ayre & A. R. Steber, Polton Cross, Don Wilcox, James Norman, and Ross Rocklynne. Illustrations by Krupa, Magarian, Joe Sewell, and Fuqua. 5 3/8-in. x 7 1/2-in.; black and white; 130 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing. Written by Mine. Art and cover by peroshi. Translated by Roy Nukia. Adapted by N. Candon. OOne by one, the mercenaries who raised Loren fell in a terrible, bloody battle. The lone survivor in a hard world with only his wits and his sword to his name, Loren hires himself out as an adventurer. His new party, however, proves all too willing to run headlong into danger using him as their meat shield. Only Lapis, the party's sly priest, sees his true worth, just as Loren sees hers. They must rely on each other, or else neither of them will live to see the end of their first adventure. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 220 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen Cover price $15.99.

Edited by Whitney Ellsworth. Cover art by Win Mortimer. Stories by Ruben Moreira, Henry Boltinoff, Chuck Winter, and Jimmy Thompson. Your favorite Hollywood star in hard-hitting action stories! Text story attributed to Alan Ladd, but probably ghost-written by Jack Miller. Public service announcement with Green Arrow, Tomahawk, and Shining Knight. 52 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Story, art and cover by Walt Kelly. Peter Wheat is the inch-high hero of the Wheat Field, where he lives with his insect friends. The giveaway comics were created for a national bread consortium by comics genius Walt Kelly, artist of Pogo. The Grand Wizard escapes from prison and destroys the dike that prevents the Wheat Field from flooding. But the floods also threaten the Hornet Knights themselves, as well as Dragonel, still held in the Wheat Field prison. Peter rescues Dragonel, but can he convince her to turn against the Grand Wizard to save her own people? 16 pages, Full Color.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hirohiko Araki.

JoJo and friends find themselves facing one of the strangest foes of all -- an enemy that can transport them into the world of video games! Can they get enough extra lives before its "Game Over"? Meanwhile, Polnareff enters the house of evil as he battles for his life in Dio's lair!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 392 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $19.99.

"Going Steady," "Prejudice!" (art by Morris Weiss), "When Faith Fails" (art by Weiss), and "Our Hearts Were Worlds Apart" (art by Bill Everett). Al Hartley cover. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "The Wagon Train!"

Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Morris.

A wagon train of pioneers drives through Nothing Gulch en route to California. Its ill-tempered driver is sent away by the passengers and Lucky Luke is asked to step in and replace him. He accepts, amused by this fun group. When the wagon train moves off again, the trouble begins - a mystery vandal keeps trying to sabotage the expedition. But Lucky Luke needs a lot more than that to make him turn back!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $11.95.

B&W Cover - #9 (Volume 2 - Issue 2) - 1st printing. Saddle-stitched, 124 pages, Text ( with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Full Color Cover - #9 (Volume 2 - Issue 2) - Reprint

Restaurant Giveaway -16 Pages Full Color Comics and Puzzles

"Sea Haven" a short story by Lou Merrill, and "Forged Warrant" a short story by Robert Leslie Bellem.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Collects Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (1989-1995) #38-41 and Mighty Mutanimals (1992 2nd Series) #6.

Written by Dean Clarrain. Art by Chris Allan and Mike Kazaleh. Cover by Steve Lavigne.

The all-ages action continues in this volume that collects issues of the Archie Comics series!

Softcover, 140 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 9 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (1989-1995) #38-41 and Mighty Mutanimals (1992 2nd Series) #6.

Written by Dean Clarrain. Art by Chris Allan and Mike Kazaleh. Cover by Steve Lavigne.

The all-ages action continues in this volume that collects issues of the Archie Comics series!

Softcover, 140 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 9 - 1st Printing. Written by Yu Okano. Art and Cover by Jaian. Last time, Rentt managed to defeat Shumini the vampire with the help of Lorraine, Isaac, and all the rest of his companions. To take control of the dungeon core without taking Rina's life, he had to turn her into a vampire and make Rina his familiar.With that behind them, the threat to Maalt has been taken care of, and the dungeon has safely come under the control of Rentt and his group. But they're not the only ones eager to explore the newly formed dungeon! News of the dungeon attracts the interest of adventurers from all over, and they flock to Maalt in droves.What mysteries and monsters await within the dungeon? Find out in this new volume of Unwanted Undead Adventurer! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 188 pages, Text with PC/PB&W Illustrations. Cover price $15.99.