Special comic books issue 1

*18+ Mature readers* 2001 Maniacs: The Curse of the Confederacy - Written by Tim Sullivan. Art by Raulo Caceres. Robert Englund stars in this origin tale of the 2001 Maniacs, written by director Tim Sullivan! Just in time for the second film in this horror franchise, and written by the director and writer of the 2001 Maniacs movies, this Special fits into the continuity of the films. Tim Sullivan tells, for the first time, the origin of the 2001 Maniacs, and introduces two new characters that will be featured in the second film, coming out this fall! Fully authorized and with his blessing, Englunds likeness is used on his character Mayor Buckman in this gruesome tale of betrayal. This comic will be promoted with a special making of featurette on the DVD release of the second 2001 Maniacs film. No one but Avatar could bring this gory tale of tragedy to the comic page with the bleeding-edge storytelling the fans demand! 32 pages, full color. 18+ Mature Readers. (Note: #1A cover by Raulo Caceres, #1PHOTO cover of Robert Englund as Mayor Buckman, #1WRAP cover by Raulo Caceres.) *18+ Mature readers* Cover price $3.99.

Gore Cover by Raulo Caceres. Written by Tim Sullivan. Art by Raulo Caceres. Robert Englund stars in this origin tale of the 2001 Maniacs, written by director Tim Sullivan! Just in time for the second film in this horror franchise, and written by the director and writer of the 2001 Maniacs movies, this Special fits into the continuity of the films. Tim Sullivan tells, for the first time, the origin of the 2001 Maniacs, and introduces two new characters that will be featured in the second film, coming out this fall! Fully authorized and with his blessing, Englunds likeness is used on his character Mayor Buckman in this gruesome tale of betrayal. This comic will be promoted with a special making of featurette on the DVD release of the second 2001 Maniacs film. No one but Avatar could bring this gory tale of tragedy to the comic page with the bleeding-edge storytelling the fans demand! 32 pages, full color. 18+ Mature Readers. (Note: #1A cover by Raulo Caceres, #1PHOTO cover of Robert Englund as Mayor Buckman, #1WRAP cover by Raulo Caceres.) *18+ Mature readers* Cover price $3.99.

*18+ Mature readers* 2001 Maniacs: The Curse of the Confederacy - Written by Tim Sullivan. Art by Raulo Caceres. Robert Englund stars in this origin tale of the 2001 Maniacs, written by director Tim Sullivan! Just in time for the second film in this horror franchise, and written by the director and writer of the 2001 Maniacs movies, this Special fits into the continuity of the films. Tim Sullivan tells, for the first time, the origin of the 2001 Maniacs, and introduces two new characters that will be featured in the second film, coming out this fall! Fully authorized and with his blessing, Englunds likeness is used on his character Mayor Buckman in this gruesome tale of betrayal. This comic will be promoted with a special making of featurette on the DVD release of the second 2001 Maniacs film. No one but Avatar could bring this gory tale of tragedy to the comic page with the bleeding-edge storytelling the fans demand! 32 pages, full color. 18+ Mature Readers. (Note: #1A cover by Raulo Caceres, #1PHOTO cover of Robert Englund as Mayor Buckman, #1WRAP cover by Raulo Caceres.) *18+ Mature readers* Cover price $3.99.

*18+ Mature readers* 2001 Maniacs: The Curse of the Confederacy - Written by Tim Sullivan. Art by Raulo Caceres. Robert Englund stars in this origin tale of the 2001 Maniacs, written by director Tim Sullivan! Just in time for the second film in this horror franchise, and written by the director and writer of the 2001 Maniacs movies, this Special fits into the continuity of the films. Tim Sullivan tells, for the first time, the origin of the 2001 Maniacs, and introduces two new characters that will be featured in the second film, coming out this fall! Fully authorized and with his blessing, Englunds likeness is used on his character Mayor Buckman in this gruesome tale of betrayal. This comic will be promoted with a special making of featurette on the DVD release of the second 2001 Maniacs film. No one but Avatar could bring this gory tale of tragedy to the comic page with the bleeding-edge storytelling the fans demand! 32 pages, full color. 18+ Mature Readers. (Note: #1A cover by Raulo Caceres, #1PHOTO cover of Robert Englund as Mayor Buckman, #1WRAP cover by Raulo Caceres.) *18+ Mature readers* Cover price $3.99.

Featuring art by Vic Herman.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Conceptual Creations by Japanese Makeup Artists!"

Acclaimed as one of the best books ever published on the subject, A Complete Guide to Special Effects Makeup covers everything from basic facial makeup styles, and simple scars and gashes, to masks, molds and cast-making: everything you need to know to create vampires, zombies and other fantastical characters. With clear step by step instructions and hundreds of color photos!

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 136 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. By Steve Kozak. Bea Arthur as the owner of the Mos Eisley Cantina. Long scenes entirely of Wookies bleating at each other, without subtitles. Harvey Korman, in drag, as a four-armed Space Julia Child. Six minutes of Jefferson Starship performing for Art Carney and a bored Imperial Guard. Mark Hamill, fresh from his near-fatal motorcycle accident, slathered in pancake makeup. Even by the standards of the 1970s, the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special is a peerlessly cringeworthy pop-culture artifact. Just how on earth did this thing ever see the light of day? To answer that question, as Steven Kozak shows in this fascinating and often hilarious inside look into the making of the Special, you have to understand the cultural moment in which it appeared-a long, long time ago when cheesy variety shows were a staple of network television and Star Wars was not yet the billion-dollar multimedia behemoth that it is today. Packed with memorable anecdotes, drawing on extensive new interviews with countless people involved in the production, and told with mingled affection and bewilderment, this never-before-told story gives a fascinating look at a strange moment in pop-culture history that remains an object of fascination even today. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 232 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Special Edition of Action Comics (1938 DC) #80 which was prepared in cooperation with the U.S. Navy. These editions were printed with simplified wording and used as supplemental reading and workbook materials for the Special Navy Training Units. 52 pages, full color.

Special "Bat-List" issue published after the release of Tim Burton's 'Batman'. Features the wide array or merchandise released for the film.

1st printing. By Andrew Arnold. Christmas is coming! The Magic Cartooning Elf and his friend the Knight join forces to make a Christmas comic for Santa to give to all the boys and girls in the world. Adventures in Cartooning: Christmas Special is a zany adventure story seamlessly integrated with nuggets of practical cartooning tips: how to write, illustrate, print, and distribute comics! It's a terrific holiday gift, and after reading it, kids will be inspired to make more gifts with comics! Softcover (Horizontal Format), 10-in. x 7 1/2-in., 64 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Alex Toth. This special edition of Alex Toth's legendary Jon Fury strip contains unpublished art by the master storyteller that has never been seen anywhere! The first action-packed story follows Jon Fury as he searches for his twin brother, Dirk, who's lost in Japan, while the second tale plunges Jon into blackmail and murder in star-studded Hollywood. Plus, this edition contains "Life Ran Out of Time," the last interview with Toth by Paul Power and Anson & Benton Jein! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 68 pages, full color. Cover price $11.00.

Add to cart CGC 6.0 $1,300.00 or Best Offer View scan Paper: White French Canadian Edition. Label #4559928001 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

French Canadian Reprint Edition. Reprints Material from Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) #180-181 and Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series). Reprints Cover from Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) #180. Cover by Herb Trimpe. Story by Len Wein and Marv Wolfman. Art by Herb Trimpe, Sal Buscema, and Tony DeZuniga. Squarebound. 7 3/4" X 10 3/8".

1st printing. Story and art by Jun Abe. Manga publishing pioneer TOKYOPOP is back ... bringing readers Disney Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland," a retelling of the film in manga style, as buzz builds for the "Alice Through the Looking Glass" May film release. Hardcover collectible with exclusive bonus features and illustrations from renowned artist Jun Abe! Alice Kingsleigh was a young girl when she visited the magical world of Underland for the first time. Now a teenager, she spots a white rabbit at a garden party and tumbles down a hole after him where she is reunited with her old friends. Alice soon learns it is her destiny to end the Red Queen's reign of terror. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 352 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Collects material from Aliens vs. Predator Omnibus TPB (2007 Dark Horse) Vol. 1. Cover by Raymond Swanland. This Special Edition was originally included exclusively with copies of the Hunter Edition of the AvP video game. Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 48 pages, full color.

1980 Autumn Special - 52 pages

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Regular cover. Mature readers. Cover price $4.95.

Nude cover variant. Mature readers. Cover price $4.95.

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1st printing. Written by Jon Dexter. Art by Fernando Melek. Cover by Alfred Retamar. Buck is a dog on the run! With the ability to heal from most any wound, heightened intelligence and strength, Buck is pursued by those wishing to possess his powers. Although feared by the public due to his breed and size, it doesnt deter him from helping those in danger. Join Buck, his owner Ina, and the grumpy pit bull Cyrus as they attempt to stay one step ahead of mercenaries and a stranger bent on revenge. A harrowing adventure for comic book fans and dog lovers alike. This Special Edition includes a full bonus issue! Collecting issues #1-5 of the Alpha Dogs comic series. Softcover, 132 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Written by Zachary Clemente. Art by Andy Hirsch and Kate Leth. Cover by Katy Farina. Join Gumball, Darwin, and friends on their wacky side adventures that will delight any fan of The Amazing World of Gumball! Features stories by an eclectic mix of comics' finest established and up-and-coming talents, including Andy Hirsch (The Baker Street Peculiars), Kate Leth (Patsy Walker, A.K.A. Hellcat!), and Anne Szabla (Bird Boy). Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

Written by Tait Howard, Andrew Green and Zachary Clemente. Art by Tait Howard, Andrew Green and Andy HIrsch. Cover by Evan Palmer. Gumball and his friends are getting together to see who can tell the best scary story. The competition is going to escalate quickly as this group of friends fight to creatively outdo each other in fright. Filled with stories by amazing creators, this is definitely going to be a special to pick up! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Limited 1 in 10 Variant Cover. Written by Tait Howard, Andrew Green and Zachary Clemente. Art by Tait Howard, Andrew Green and Andy HIrsch. Cover by Missy Pena. Gumball and his friends are getting together to see who can tell the best scary story. The competition is going to escalate quickly as this group of friends fight to creatively outdo each other in fright. Filled with stories by amazing creators, this is definitely going to be a special to pick up! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Cover 1 of 2. "The World of Mobile Suit Gundam." The complete resource to the series: Gundam history, anime profiles, and related items. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; full color; 64 pages on slick paper. Cover price $4.95.

Cover 2 of 2. "The World of Mobile Suit Gundam." The complete resource to the series: Gundam history, anime profiles, and related items. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; full color; 64 pages on slick paper. Cover price $4.95.

Back cover by Sergio Aragones. Art by every famous cartoonist. Comic Strip Movie photos.8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 64 pages B&W.

Magazine concerned with the ancient astronaut hypothesis, the possibility that Earth was visited in prehistoric times by extraterrestrial beings, and that advanced civilizations existed on Earth prior to recorded history.This issue: How to Contact the Force; New UFO Religion Holds Key to Longevity; I Was 80 and a UFO Made Me 18; Bizarre Space Children; The Golem and Other Androids; How to Conact the Space Brothers; Alien Possession: The Horrors of Mind Control; Doomsday Warning of the Crystal Skull; Erich von Daniken Interview; much more. 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

nn (No. 1) - UK Reprint. 48 Pages, full color.

Canadian edition with $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

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Written by Rob Anderson. Art by Leandro Panganiban, Steve Bird, and Eve Yap. Get geared up for the adventures of the members of Animal Special Creatures Unit! In a world where genetic break throughs have made designer pets common place, the already hard job of animal control has gotten just that much harder. From Panda dogs, to Gator snakes, these hard working dog-catchers are ready to go toe to claw with these patch work critters! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.00.

Apesfan Special Edition (1999) is a professionally produced fanzine covering the Planet of the Apes movie series and related material. This issue features an exclusive Roddy McDowall tribute article. Magazine-sized 8.5-in. x 11-in, B&W, saddle stitched binding, quality paper. Cover price $7.00.

Canadian edition with $2.00 cents cover price - "Spirit & Flesh!" A 48-page, one-shot special starring the King of the Seven Seas. Aquaman gambles his very soul to save the oceans of the world from the Magus' magical constructs. Written by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, with art by George Freeman and Mark Pacella. Cover by Freeman. Cover price $2.00.

This issue includes three different scenarios: "Dragon Keep": Fantasy barbarians cut bloody swathes through endless NPCs, investigators break-and-enter... And these are the good guys? PhilMasters wants a word with them. Re-printed from issue 6, "Sintra Space Station": There's a lot more to Celts than mistletoe-toting druids and hairy blokes in tartan. Here's how to run a decent Iron Age alternative to the standard medieval setting. Re-printed from issue 8, and Starkmoor Hall: The ancient library on Idoon holds the secret of eternal life. But the natives will defend it to the death. Re-printed from issue 13. Softcover, 8.5" x 11.5, 46 pages, full color.

(W) Various (A) Dan DeCarlo, Various (CA) Dan DeCarlo Archie Comics is celebrating our milestone 85th Anniverary all year long with a variety of rarities, collector editions, and fun finds! We’re kicking things off with a special collection of some of the best and most gorgeous Betty and Veronica Pin-up pages! Cover price $4.99.

(W) Various (A) Dan DeCarlo, Various (CA) Dan DeCarlo Archie Comics is celebrating our milestone 85th Anniverary all year long with a variety of rarities, collector editions, and fun finds! We’re kicking things off with a special collection of some of the best and most gorgeous Betty and Veronica Pin-up pages! Cover price $4.99.

(W) Various (A) Dan DeCarlo, Various (CA) Dan DeCarlo Archie Comics is celebrating our milestone 85th Anniverary all year long with a variety of rarities, collector editions, and fun finds! We’re kicking things off with a special collection of some of the best and most gorgeous Betty and Veronica Pin-up pages! Cover price $4.99.

(W) Various (A) Dan DeCarlo, Various (CA) Dan DeCarlo Archie Comics is celebrating our milestone 85th Anniverary all year long with a variety of rarities, collector editions, and fun finds! We’re kicking things off with a special collection of some of the best and most gorgeous Betty and Veronica Pin-up pages! Cover price $6.99.

(W) Various (A) Dan DeCarlo, Various (CA) Dan DeCarlo Archie Comics is celebrating our milestone 85th Anniverary all year long with a variety of rarities, collector editions, and fun finds! We’re kicking things off with a special collection of some of the best and most gorgeous Betty and Veronica Pin-up pages! Cover price $6.99.

"The World of Giant Comics"; 5 remaindered Archie comics rebound: Archie and Me No.76, Pep No.304, Life With Archie No.160, Betty and Me No. 68, and Little Archie No. 97. Cover price $1.25.

1st printing. Written by Dan Parent, Bill Golliher, George Gladir, and Frank Doyle. Art by Dan DeCarlo, Stan Goldberg, Doug Crane, Dan Parent, Bill Golliher, Pat Kennedy, Vincent DeCarlo, Rudy Lapick, Jack Morelli, Jim Amash, Henry Scarpelli, Ken Selig, Alison Flood, Mike Esposito, Jon D'Agostino, Vickie Williams, Bill Yoshida, and Barry Grossman. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Before The Married Life, before Archie asked, "Will You Marry Me?", there was Love Showdown-the first event in Archie Comics history. Archie decides he is finally going to make up his mind and choose his true love. On hearing this, Betty and Veronica fight for his affections tooth and nail with wits and wiles... who will come out the winner? Fan-favorite "bad girl" Cheryl Blossom returns to the mix as well, ensuring that the romantic hijinks are at an all-time high... and that Archie's decision is harder than ever! Love Showdown is in the Archie record books as its most popular comic book story of the 90s. This anniversary edition includes the complete, original Love Showdown four-part event plus the follow-up Love Showdown Special sequel and all-new content celebrating its legacy. This is a must-have milestone edition for comic book fans of all ages. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $14.99.

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Cover pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Dan DeCarlo. Love & War (Part 1), script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty and Veronica bring Ethel and Midge up to date on the Archie/Cheryl romance; Then Ethel goes undercover to find out more, but ends up making matters worse. Love & War (Part 2); In order to break Cheryl and Archie up, Veronica invites them, Jughead, Betty, and Reggie to the Lodges' ski lodge for the weekend. Love and War (Part 3), script and pencils by Bill Golliher, inks by Mike Esposito. Love And War (Part Four). Fast and Loose; Betty introduces Cheryl to the gang, who is instantly attracted to Archie. 56 pgs. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

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Canadian edition with $1.60 cents cover price. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Ernie Colón and Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Ernie Colón and Dick Giordano. Arak is captured by the guards of a young girl, Corinna, he meets on a beach. She has him brought to her "father", Lord Hessa, who condemns Arak to his dungeon. While searching for a way to escape, Arak meets Malagigi, who claims to be great sorcerer for Carolus Magnus, King of the Franks. Arak escapes and flees the castle with Corinna, who claims to be a prisoner, as well. A map of the world of Arak, circa late eighth century AD, art by Ernie Colón. Arak, Son of Thunder pinup by Ernie Colón. How Arak, Son of Thunder Came to Be article by Roy Thomas. Cover price $1.60.

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By John Short and Various. A special one-shot of the comic that asks, "What if super-heroes had fought in Vietnam?" Rushed through basic training and dumped in the forests of South-East Asia, the super-powered soldiers of Armageddon Patrol think they're ready for anything. They couldn't be more wrong! Find out what happens when the newly arrived super humans first set foot in 'Nam! 28 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.99.

By John Short, Paterson and Ecob. The comic that asks the question "What if super-heroes had fought in Vietnam?" returns for this brand-new special! This issue sets the scene for next year's "First Mission" mini-series (see Armageddon Patrol First Mission (2003) #1-3) and flashes back to the Patrol's basic training, as you learn the advantages and the drawbacks of their super powers. 28 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.

1st printing. By Charles Solomon. For the first time, this deluxe visual history treats Peanuts fans to an in-depth look at the art and making of the beloved animated Peanuts specials. From 1965's classic A Charlie Brown Christmas through 2011's Happiness is a Warm Blanket, animation historian Charles Solomon goes behind the scenes of all 45 films, exploring the process of bringing a much-loved comic strip to life. The book showcases the creative development through the years with gorgeous, never-before-seen concept art, and weaves a rich history based on dozens of interviews. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 9 1/2-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $45.00.

1st printing. Written by Keith Arem. Art by Christopher Shy. Welcome to the post-apocalyptic Purgatory Wars, where the battle over "harvested" human souls has destroyed Heaven and Hell. Sebastian, a young human, who is tragically killed and unwillingly drafted into the war. He is reunited with his deceased brother, Gideon, the most powerful angel in the Legions of Heaven, who plans to lead a coup to regain power and restore order. Realizing he holds the key to ending the war, Sebastian must face his brother, before Gideon destroys the cycle of life on Earth. Ascend: Special Edition features 70 added pages, and a completely re-written story taking the reader further into the post-apocalyptic Purgatory Wars. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 13-in., 200 pages, full color. Cover price $75.00.

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PCB Edition - 1st printing. Written by Keith Arem. Art and Cover by Christopher Shy. Plagued by nightmares of a battle in Heaven, Sebastian awakens to find himself drafted into the brutal "Purgatory Wars," an eternal battle for human souls that has destroyed both Heaven and Hell. Reunited with his brother Gideon, Sebastian learns that Angels have begun to "harvest" human souls to reinforce their legions in the war. Realizing he holds the key to ending the war, Sebastian must face his brother, before Gideon destroys the cycle of life on Earth. Set in a time of post-apocalyptic heaven, Ascend is the dark and seductive story of an innocent hero pulled into a magical world. Hardcover (Slipcase) 9-in. x 13-in., 200 pages, full color. Cover price $75.00.