The Comics comic books issue 4

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Cover art by Chu F. Hing. Santa Was No Thief starring Cadet, script by George Kapitan, art by John Jordan. Meets "Grem O' Lynn" starring Al T. Tude, script by Ray Gill, art by Fred Bell. Bull's-Eye Bill story. Ghost Train from the Volga--Stories of the United Nations, art by Harold De Lay. Dan'l Flannel story, art by Ed Ryan. Target and the Targeteers story. Speck, Spot, and Sis story, script and art by by Alonzo Vincent. Pete Stockbridge, the Chameleon story. Targetoons, script and art by Ray Gill. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Tom Gill. Bad Dream starring Kit Carter, script by George Kapitan, art by John Jordan. 18 Men and a Boat starring John Morrill, art by Tom Gill; based on the true story of Lt. Commander John Morrill, U.S.N., in collaboration with Pete Martin. Targetoons story, art by Milt Hammer. The Black Market starring Bull's-Eye Bill. Candid Charlie, Wizard of the Lens story, art by B. Gordon Guth. Dan'l Flannel story. On the Beam starring The Target and the Targeteers, art by Bill Allison. Pete Stockbridge, the Chameleon story, art by Bill Allison. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cadet story, script by George Kapitan, art by John Jordon. 18 Men and a Boat (part 2), art by Tom Gill. Bull's-Eye Bill story. Candid Charlie, art by B. Gordon Guth. Dan'l Flannel story, art by Ed Ryan. Target and the Targeteers story, art by Bill Allison. Speck, Spot, and Sis story, script and art by Alonzo Vincent. Chameleon story, art by Bill Allison. Targettoons story, script and art by Milt Hammer. Tootsie Roll ad, script by Rod Reed, art by C. C. Beck. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by B. Gordon Guth. Cadet story. 18 Men and a Boat [part 3], art by Tom Gill. The Circus Comes To Town starring Dan'l Flannel. Bull's-Eye Bill story. Candid Charlie story, art by B. Gordon Guth. Target and the Targeteers story, art by Bill Allison. Speck, Spot, and Sis story, script and art by Alonzo Vincent. Chameleon story, art by Bill Allison. Targettoons story, script and art by Milt Hammer. 56 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cadet story. 18 Men and a Boat (Part 4), art by Tom Gill. Speck, Spot, and Sis story, script and art by Alonzo Vincent. Candid Charlie story, art by B. Gordon Guth. Target and the Targeteers story. Dan'l Flannel story. Chameleon story, art by Bill Allison; the Chameleon achieves a new high in Anglo-American relations. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Comic book version of the TV show featuring the Fraggles, Gorgs, Doozers and other wonderful creatures living in the small fantastic place known as Fraggle Rock. Cotterpin, a Doozer isn't interested in doing what other Doozers do and becoming a part of the work crew. So she spends her time following and watching Fraggles and wishing she could be like them in "The Doozer Who Wanted to be a Fraggle" and "Something Else." Script by Stan Kay and art by Marie Severin. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

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Cover by William Stout. Stories and art by Don Simpson. Beauty and the Beast! Fantagraphics' Monster Comics imprint serves up Don Simpson's adaptation of the 1932 King Kong novelization, with eye-catching covers by some great gorilla artists. Even in Kong's mountain stronghold, Ann Darrow is not safe, as giant pterodactyls patrol the skies. But Jack Driscoll is determined to rescue her. Meanwhile, back at the village, Carl Denham hatches a plan to capture Kong. Cover by legendary dinosaur artist William Stout. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Stories and art by Dick Briefer and Bruce Elliott. Cover by Dick Briefer. The first incarnation of Dick Briefer's famed Frankenstein comic featured Addams Family-style dark comedy and monster hijinks. Witch Awful Annie tries to spruce up to impress her long-lost son; Businessmen ask Frankenstein's Monster to help them get rid of a werewolf; Frankenstein accidentally becomes a spokesmodel for a breakfast cereal. Awful Annie; The Terrible Werewolf; Youth Restorer; Frankenstein and the Sorcerer; Cereal Model. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Wilbur and Elmer the Card," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Terry Woik Szenics; Wilbur's uncle Elmer, a practical joker, shows up for a surprise visit. "The Weaker Sex," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Terry Woik Szenics (as Terry Woik); Wilbur tries to show Linda that men are stronger and more skilled than women. "Information Please" text story. Untitled story, script and art by Larry Harris; Hank Swoonatra comes to Mudcat with the intention to marry Catfish Joe's girlfriend Maybelle. Animal-Antix illustration by Larry Harris. Untitled story; Wilbur prefers to fish from his boat, rather than on the dock with Red. "The Shrinking Violet," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Terry Woik Szenics (as Terry Woik); Wilbur has a date with Linda coming up, however, as usual, he is broke; He and Red concoct a water-proofing spray to sell and make money; Meanwhile, Dripwaite has a dinner date with Miss Gargle. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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A man who knows that Top Dog can talk tries to get Top Dog. When Joey asks what is going on, Top Dog reveals a secret past life and decides to return to that past life in "The Secret of Top Dog," "Money from Heaven" and "The Big Blow." Scripts by Lennie Herman and art by Warren Kremer & Jacqueline Roettcher. Cover price $0.65.

Cover art by William Smith. Shipyard Sabotage starring Red, White and Blue, pencils by William Smith, inks by Stan Aschmeier; The boys investigate sabotage attempts at Pearl Harbor. Mutt and Jeff strips by Al Smith (as Bud Fisher). Believe It or Not by Robert L. Ripley. Untitled Bobby Thatcher story, art by George Storm. Mail Flight starring Hop Harrigan, script and art by Jon L. Blummer; Prop crashes in the mountains and Hop and Ikky have to go rescue him. The Mystery Men of Mars Part 4--Adventures in the Unknown, script by Carl Claudy, art by Stan Aschmeier. The Plot against Spot starring Spot Savage, art by Harry Lampert. Dinnertime starring Scribbly, script and art by Sheldon Mayer. Untitled Wiley of West Point story, script and art by Lt. Richard Rick. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Written by Cullen Bunn. Art by Piotr Kowalski. Cover by Alan Quah. NEW COMIC SERIES BASED ON THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED GOTHIC GAMING HIT, BLOODBORNE! Enter the city of Yharnam through the eyes of its citizens, when new hunters take to the streets to fight against the cruel and unusual epidemic that has gripped the city. In the black of the night, families and faith will be tested… 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Written by Cullen Bunn. Art by Piotr Kowalski. Cover by Morgan Jeske. NEW COMIC SERIES BASED ON THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED GOTHIC GAMING HIT, BLOODBORNE! Enter the city of Yharnam through the eyes of its citizens, when new hunters take to the streets to fight against the cruel and unusual epidemic that has gripped the city. In the black of the night, families and faith will be tested… 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Written by Cullen Bunn. Art by Piotr Kowalski. Cover by Abigail Jill. Harding NEW COMIC SERIES BASED ON THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED GOTHIC GAMING HIT, BLOODBORNE! Enter the city of Yharnam through the eyes of its citizens, when new hunters take to the streets to fight against the cruel and unusual epidemic that has gripped the city. In the black of the night, families and faith will be tested… 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Co-pic pack virgin variant. Limited to 500 copies. Written by Cullen Bunn. Art by Piotr Kowalski. Cover by Alan Quah. NEW COMIC SERIES BASED ON THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED GOTHIC GAMING HIT, BLOODBORNE! Enter the city of Yharnam through the eyes of its citizens, when new hunters take to the streets to fight against the cruel and unusual epidemic that has gripped the city. In the black of the night, families and faith will be tested… 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

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2nd Edition - Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Conan the Barbarian (1970-1993 Marvel) #84-115 and ANNUAL #4-6 and What If (1977-1984 1st Series) #13. Written by Roy Thomas, Ed Summer, and Christy Marx. Art by John Buscema, Tony DeZuniga, Ernie Chan, and Sal Buscema. Cover by John Buscema and Ernie Chan. Roy Thomas' decade-long original run on CONAN THE BARBARIAN ranks as one of the greatest in comic book history, and it was crucial in making Conan an icon known the world over! In this action-packed Omnibus, Roy and artistic collaborator John Buscema bring the saga of Bêlit and her quest for the crown of Asgulun to a conclusion. It's a tale that will forever change Conan's life - and the adventures that follow feature a more savage Conan, fiercer than ever and truly unbound! Plus: Thrilling sequels to The Hour of the Dragon, an offbeat What If? tale that places Conan in the middle of modern-day New York City and a massive trove of original art, essays and behind-the-scenes material! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 880 pages, full color. Teen+ Cover price $125.00.

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2nd Edition - Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Conan the Barbarian (1970-1993 Marvel) #84-115 and ANNUAL #4-6 and What If (1977-1984 1st Series) #13. Written by Roy Thomas, Ed Summer, and Christy Marx. Art by John Buscema, Tony DeZuniga, Ernie Chan, and Sal Buscema. Cover by John Buscema and Ernie Chan. Roy Thomas' decade-long original run on CONAN THE BARBARIAN ranks as one of the greatest in comic book history, and it was crucial in making Conan an icon known the world over! In this action-packed Omnibus, Roy and artistic collaborator John Buscema bring the saga of Bêlit and her quest for the crown of Asgulun to a conclusion. It's a tale that will forever change Conan's life - and the adventures that follow feature a more savage Conan, fiercer than ever and truly unbound! Plus: Thrilling sequels to The Hour of the Dragon, an offbeat What If? tale that places Conan in the middle of modern-day New York City and a massive trove of original art, essays and behind-the-scenes material! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 880 pages, full color. Teen+ Cover price $125.00.

Cover art by Johnny Craig. "Backlash!", script and art by Johnny Craig; Mystery writer Wilton believes he has come upon a logical, workable method of committing a crime behind locked doors of a sealed room; But one publisher after another rejects the manuscript at every turn...so Wilton decides to commit the crime for real. "Premium Overdue!", script by Albert B. Feldstein, art by Jack Kamen; To humor a good looking, young insurance salesman, Thelma takes out a double-indemnity policy on her good-for-nothing, worthless husband; After she kills him, she drives out on a country road to dispose of the body, fakes an accident, collects the money and then meets George. "Stranger" text story by Albert B. Feldstein. "Conniver!", script by Bill Gaines (co-plot) and Albert B. Feldstein (co-plot, script), art by Jack Davis; A comic book editor has endured five years worth of sweating and toiling for his publisher, and never is given the credit he believes is due him; Wanting to get the boss out of the way, Tom Brogen decides to use one of the artists to do the deed through a series of manipulations in which Tom worms his way into Paul's fiancee's life and blames "an affair" with Mr. Graynor. "Heads-Up!", script by Bill Gaines (co-plot) and Albert B. Feldstein (co-plot, script), art by Graham Ingels; Dora gets fed up with her husband and his freak show occupation, and falls in love with another circus performer; When Fred discovers the affair and the fact that the pair intend to put him out of the way, he comes up with a plan. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Paul Chadwick. When the first issue of Dark Horse Presents hit the stands ten years ago, readers were blown away by the action in Chris Warner's Black Cross, and touched by the humanity of Paul Chadwick's Concrete. This month, history repeats itself as both characters once again appear in an issue together in all-new stories. Also, Dark Horse's first licensed character, Godzilla, wades ashore; and from Dark Horse's first manga series, Outlanders: Twenty Years Later, is a sequel (of sorts) that has never before been seen in this country! You may not have to wait another ten years for an issue this great, but do you really want to take that chance? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

60 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Howard Sherman. The Fangs of the Rattler, art by Howard Sherman. Captain Tootsie Traps the Circus Culprit Tootsie Pops ad, art by C.C. Beck. The Four Notches of Hate starring Vigilante, pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos. Rodeo for Rogues starring Rodeo Rick, script by Gardner Fox, art by Howard Post. Brands and Branding Irons history of cattle brands. The Ghost of Zuni Canyon starring Cowboy Marshal, art by Ed Smalle Jr. Conqueror of Billy the Kid fact page with Pat Garrett. Ad for the Daisy Handbook and Daisy Air Rifles with Captain Marvel. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Written by Tim Daniel and David Andry. Cover and Art by Sunando C. Some say it's the destination, while others insist it's the journey that shapes us. One such journey--into Walt's previous life--offers a glimpse of the man he was before his death. Is he destined to repeat every step here in the End After End? Or will he summon the resolve to become the person he wants to be? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Tim Daniel and David Andry. Art by Sunando C. Cover by Liana Kangas. Some say it's the destination, while others insist it's the journey that shapes us. One such journey--into Walt's previous life--offers a glimpse of the man he was before his death. Is he destined to repeat every step here in the End After End? Or will he summon the resolve to become the person he wants to be? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Jason Franks. Art and Cover by Jan Scherpenhuizen. The shattering conclusion to the Return of The Human Fly arc! It's the moment of truth for the Fly, Mercury, and the team as the ruthless genius of Firesword's plan is unveiled. Plus: secrets of the Human Fly through history are revealed in preparation for writer Jim Krueger's run, beginning next issue! 24 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

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by Los Bros. Hernandez Imaginary dogs roam its walkways at night. All the air conditioners are broken. The empty swimming pool is covered with flies. What does this all mean? Don't ask Maggie, the manager of the notorious Capri Apartments deep in the heart of the San Fernando Valley. She has no answers. She just wants it to stop being so damn hot. Izzy knows but she sure ain't telling. Over on Beto's side of the comic, in "Julio's Day," Julio watches as his little brother Benjamin becomes the scourge of the neighborhood, and in "26,280 Hours To Kill" our man Roy is wrongly imprisoned and the mother of all prison riots erupts. Plus ? the latest chapter of Beto + Mario's "Me for the Unknown"! Four stories from three Bros. add up to great entertainment! MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.95 Cover price $3.95.

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, John Stanley, and Gaylord Du Bois. Based on the popular movie shorts also known as Little Rascals, Dell's Our Gang Comics featured early work by Pogo's Walt Kelly and other cartooning greats. In a story by Kelly, the gang works as WWII air-raid wardens, and accidentally stumbles on a gasoline hoarder's secret tank. Jerry and Tuffy try to get doughnuts without alerting Tom, in a story with art by John Stanley of Little Lulu fame. A spider tries to trick the ladybug family, in a comics adaptation of the M.G.M. cartoon Mrs. Ladybug. Plus photo stills from the Our Gang theatricals, and a WWII-era PSA for war stamps featuring Our Gang and Barney Bear. Our Gang; Flip 'n' Dip; Maintain the Right; Mrs. Ladybug; Barney Bear: Gold Is Where You Find It; King; The Hungry Wolf; Tom and Jerry; Jimmy Wells; Benny Burro. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Hal Foster, Al Capp, Ernie Bushmiller, Bill Conselman, Charlie Plumb, Bernard Dibble, Fred Methot, Rudolph Dirks, Harry Lee, Winfield Meggs, Becky Sharp, Laverne Harding, Harry O'Neill, H. E. Homan, Dudley T. Fisher Jr., Robert Dickey, R. M. Brinkerhoff, J. Carver Pusey, Paul Berdanier, Frank Owen and Raeburn Van Buren. Sometimes listed as Comics on Parade Vol. 1 #4. Early in the transformation of comic strips to comic books, United Features Syndicate published Comics on Parade as a showcase for its most popular strips, including Tarzan, Li'l Abner and Nancy. A young Tarzan encounters other humans for the first time, and challenges ape Kerchak for leadership of his tribe, in colorized reprints of the earliest Hal Foster Tarzan strips. New arrival Slats wins over the town of Crabtree Corners when he beats Joe Pastafazoola in a boxing match, but wealthy J. Hagstone and his daughter Judy have designs on Slats. Fritzi and Nancy tour the countryside in their jalopy, in a VERY early series of strips by Bushmiller. Plus a Li'l Abner storyline by Al Capp, and an illustrated biography of screen legend Gary Cooper. Abbie an' Slats; The Captain and the Kids; Tarzan of the Apes; Wayne Webster of Waverly Prep; Roads of Romance; Jest di-Jest; Cynical Susie; Broncho Bill; Looy Dot Dope; Colonel Wowser; How to Make It; Stampin' Around; For Junior Readers; Joe Jinks; Fritzi Ritz; Billy Make Believe; Buster Beans; Bucky and His Pals; Little Mary Mixup; Benny; Opportunity Knox; Twice Told Tales; Ella Cinders; Danny Dingle; Dub Dabs; Li'l Abner. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Story and Art by Natasha Alterici. Cover by Tess Fowler. As they set out to free Aydis from the goddess Freya's grasp, Brynhild and Sigurd find trouble brewing in a rural village. Brynhild feels compelled to intervene. Meanwhile, with the help of a quiet ally, Aydis strikes a crucial blow against the enemy. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Stories by Michael Gallagher. Art by Howard Post, Michael Gallagher (1-pager) and Roberta Edelman. Now...the new, even grosser Madballs! And that's a gross understatement! In this issue: "The Madballs Meet the New Madballs" by Michael Gallagher, Howard Post and Roberta Edelman; 1-pager "Madballs in the Movies" by Michael Gallagher (writer/pencils) and Roberta Edelman; and "Anchors Away!" by Michael Gallagher, Howard Post and Roberta Edelman. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

(W) Matthew Blair (A) Paul Peart-Smith (CA) Ezra Gilmore Cambrian Comics Presents: Romanis Magicae #4. The final battle is here! As the sorcerer Crixus summons his dark god to carry out his revenge, the fate of Rome rests in a small band of soldiers and a collection of magicians, petty criminals, and misfits. Witness the explosive finale of the first arc of "Romanis Magicae" here! 24 pages, full color, not rated. Cover price $4.99.

(W) Matthew Blair (A) Paul Peart-Smith (CA) Paul Peart-Smith Cambrian Comics Presents: Romanis Magicae #4. The final battle is here! As the sorcerer Crixus summons his dark god to carry out his revenge, the fate of Rome rests in a small band of soldiers and a collection of magicians, petty criminals, and misfits. Witness the explosive finale of the first arc of "Romanis Magicae" here! 24 pages, full color, not rated. Cover price $4.99.

"Magical Child!" Story by Michael Higgins and Alex Saviuk. Art by Alex Saviuk and Fred Fredericks. Can Mandrake the Magician and young Kshin survive an encounter with the powerful wizard, Dr. Dark? FC, 32 pages NOTE: Unfortunately this series ends on a cliffhanger and the resolution to this story has never seen print. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $1.00.

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Written and Art by Various. Cover by Mark & Stephanie Heike. Focus on a pair of the rarest superheroines of The Golden Age, in glossy full color! The feature-length origin of AmaZONA, and one of the earliest examples of a 'gods on Earth' heroine, Diana the Huntress. High-quality reprints featuring classic, glamorous no-nonsense adventuresses who can handle any situation. 20 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

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"A Friend There Was," "The Fallen Hero," and "Black Lightning." Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Reg Greenwood. Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Reg Greenwood, Fred Methot, Bernard Dibble, Ernie Bushmiller, Ben Batsford, Rudolph Dirks, Vic Forsythe, Charlie Plumb, Bill Conselman, Harry O'Neill, Raeburn Van Buren and Frank N. Ernest. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, plus an original superhero, Spark Man, whose identity was a secret even from the readers. The Spark Man tracks the mystery arsonist known as the Firefly. Visiting movie star Dickey Gooney tries to get some alone time with Becky at the haunted mansion. Broncho learns that his friend Gone-Again Jones is wanted for murder. Plus a Tarzan adventure by Burne Hogarth. Spark Man: The Case of the Firefly; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Ella Cinders; Tarzan; Abbie an Slats; Broncho Bill; Chris Crusty; Frankie Doodle; Dynamite Dunn; Danny Dingle; Unbelievable - But True. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Story by Joseph Schmalke. Black Caravan Imprint: After the events of last issue, rockstar Cherry Blackbird comes face to face with the deadly Mr. October and he's about to learn he just messed with the wrong woman. Cherry is out to save her soul from eternal damnation, and heaven help anyone who gets in her way! The blood-soaked cross-country trip continues. Mature readers only. Each issue comes polybagged. 24 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

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Webstore Exclusive Variant Cover by JK Woodward. Story by Joseph Schmalke. Black Caravan Imprint: After the events of last issue, rockstar Cherry Blackbird comes face to face with the deadly Mr. October and he's about to learn he just messed with the wrong woman. Cherry is out to save her soul from eternal damnation, and heaven help anyone who gets in her way! The blood-soaked cross-country trip continues. Mature readers only. Each issue comes polybagged. 24 pages, full color. Mature Readers