Adventure comic books issue 5

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Mechanical Mayhem!" Collects Star Wars Adventures (2017 IDW) #9 and 12-13.

Written by John Barber, Elsa Charretier, Pierrick Colinet, Nick Brokenshire and Scott Peterson. Art by Chad Thomas, Elsa Charretier, Nick Brokenshire and Mauricet. Cover by Chad Thomas.

These ARE the droids you're looking for! Your favorite dysfunctional droid team, R2-D2 and C-3PO, bumbles through the Star Wars universe in these kid-friendly tales. First, R2-D2 tries to stop an Imperial spy from revealing a rebel secret. But will C-3PO help, or just get in the way? Then, in a story set in the time of the Clone Wars, Anakin and Padme are desperate to get away from the endless fights, both on the battlefield, and the floor of the Senate. But when their vacation goes haywire, will R2-D2 and C-3PO be able to set things right?

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 80 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $32.00

Add to cart Very Fine $38.50

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "July 1951 to November 1951!" Collects Adventures into the Unknown (1948-1967 ACG) #21-25. More stories from the famous forerunner of all horror anthology comicbooks! Hardcover, 288 pages, full color. Cover price $47.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The Eleventh Hour!"

Based on the Podcast by Clint McElroy, Griffin McElroy, Travis McElroy, and Justin McElroy. Adapted by Clint McElroy, Griffin McElroy, and Carey Pietsch. Art and cover by Carey Pietsch.

The Bureau of Balance has located yet another Grand Relic, and this time it's. time?

A small mining town called Refuge has been locked away behind an arcane bubble, and somewhere inside it the Temporal Chalice is causing unknown mayhem. Taako, Magnus, and Merle are launched into their investigation, but they've barely had a chance to get their feet under them before the situation literally falls apart. When the town clock strikes noon, Refuge and its citizens are destroyed in a sudden chaos of flame and ruin, and our heroes' relic hunting-along with their lives-comes to an abrupt end. But whoa, what's this?

It's 11:00 AM, our heroes are alive again, and Refuge definitely hasn't just been exploded. Looks like a classic time loop, friends!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 352 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.65

Add to cart Fine $2.65

"Our Little Girl's All Grown Up, or, That Tale of the Great Ape?Part Two" After following Sarah through an interdimensional wormhole, Barry and Jeremy meet up with a decidedly adult Sarah, who doesn't want to go home. Script and art by Judd Winick. Cover by Winick and Arthur Dela Cruz. Cover price $2.95.

Cover by Mark Propst It's a Champions Christmas special, with a surprise visit from Santa's li'l elfin granddaughter, CHRISSIE CLAUS! And what a surprise it is! Because when it's time for Icestar and Icicle to make the Champions' annual visit to the Children's Hospital, it's Icicle who channels Chrissie! And the story Chrissie tells once they get there has a few surprises in it for Icestar, too! This classic Christmas treat is by Dennis Mallonee and Lou Manna. Cover price $4.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The Twist!" Collects Doctor Who: The Twelfth Doctor Year Two (2015) 6-10.

Written by George Mann. Art by Mariano Laclaustra and Rachael Stott. Cover by Steve Pugh.

In the wake of Clara's departure, the Doctor is flying solo - and finding just as much trouble, danger, and cosmic wonder as when the Impossible Girl was around! He's seen the universe begin and end - and now all of time and space is his plaything. When there are innocents to save, vistas to savor, and a complete lack of savoir to faire, the twelfth Doctor will be there to challenge dictators, change the fate of whole worlds, and discover secrets hidden for millennia!

Softcover, 136 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Arena of Fear!" Collects Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor Year Two (2015) #6-10.

Written by Nick Abadzis. Art by Eleonora Carlini and Elena Casagrande. Cover by Alice X Zhang.

The tenth Doctor's star-crossed epic continues, as allies become enemies in an interstellar arena!

Plus, the Doctor, Gabby and Cindy face off against the terror of the Wishing Well Witch as Gabby and Cindy's first trip to the UK turns deadly in a small, superstitious town when an ancient evil is resurrected!

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 5, Issue 1 - March 1962. Men's adventure magazine featuring stories, articles and nude photos. Cover by Victor Olson. "The Sexual Side of Arson!", "The Rattlesnake Murders of the Lustful Barber!", "Motorcycling: Sport or Mayhem?", "The Restaurant with Nudes on the Menu!", "Escape from the Torture Dungeon of the Fourth Reich!". 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 84 pages, B&W Cover price $0.35.

Men's adventure magazines featuring stories and articles. Cover by ??. Stories by Captain Ron Masterson, Olga Smolenskaya, Charles S. Masters, William Bayne, Dean W. Ballenger, 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W Cover price $0.35.

Volume 5, Issue 4 - September 1962. Men's adventure magazine focusing on military and survival stories, sports, and pin-up models. 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W Cover price $0.35.

Volume 5, Issue 6 - January 1963. Men's adventure magazine featuring articles on crime, war pin-up galleries, and interviews. Illustration by Mark Schneider. 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W MATURE READERS Cover price $0.35.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Empire of Doom!" 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.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Yu Okano. Art and cover by Haiji Nakasone. Original Character Design by Jaian. Translated by Noah Rozenberg.

Undead adventurer Rentt Faina manages to survive the poisonous Tarasque Swamp and retrieve the Dragon Blood Blossom for the orphan Alize. Just as he's about to return, a mysterious stranger approaches him. The man offers him a job on behalf of his mistress, the Latuule matriarch.

Rentt accepts the request, and at the behest of Sheila and the adventurer's guild, he agrees to meet with the elusive head of the Latuule family. However, there's more to this family than meets the eye.

Will meeting one of the oldest and most influential families in Maalt go according to plan, or will Rentt get more than he bargained for?

Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. Older Teen

Cover price $14.99.

Story, Art and Cover by Rod Espinosa. Having escaped the pursuing orcs and ogres, Clari's group now turns to survival. There is food to be foraged and a hundred babies and their nursemaids have to be fed constantly! When other heroes shirk this humble responsibility of feeding refugees, Clariette and her friends take it on with eagerness and passion. Their foraging takes them deeper into the Green Shroud. Something watches them. Clari climbs the top of a huge hill hoping to locate where they are… and that is when things get really interesting! 24 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Fine $5.99

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The Twist!" Collects Doctor Who: The Twelfth Doctor Year Two (2015) 6-10.

Written by George Mann. Art by Mariano Laclaustra and Rachael Stott. Cover by Steve Pugh.

In the wake of Clara's departure, the Doctor is flying solo - and finding just as much trouble, danger, and cosmic wonder as when the Impossible Girl was around! He's seen the universe begin and end - and now all of time and space is his plaything. When there are innocents to save, vistas to savor, and a complete lack of savoir to faire, the twelfth Doctor will be there to challenge dictators, change the fate of whole worlds, and discover secrets hidden for millennia!

Hardcover, 136 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Very Good $2.65

Collects Marvel Adventures Spider-Man (2005) #31 and Marvel Adventures Fantastic Four (2005) #27. Written by Peter David and Fred Van Lente. Art by Pop Mhan and Cory Hamscher. Cover by Patrick Scherberger. HOT HOT HEAT!!! Spidey gets caught in the crossfire of the Human Torch AND Pyro! ONE hothead would be rough enough...but TWO? It's Spidey flambé! Then, the Human Torch invites his new heartthrob Crystal's family over to the Baxter Building for dinner with his family without realizing they're Black Bolt, Medusa, Gorgon, Triton, Karnak and Lockjaw -- The Inhumans! When agents of Maximus the Mad show up to capture them, you can be sure knowing which fork to use will be the least of the FF's problems! 64 pages, full color. All Ages. Cover price $4.99.

Written by Jen Wang. Art by Britt Wilson. Cover by Jen Wang. Cake has finally made it to the Floop Master, but will she be able avenge LSP? Can she defeat the Floop Master after neglecting Fionna for so long? 32 pages, full color, Rated E Cover price $3.99.

Written by Jen Wang. Art by Britt Wilson. Cover by Jessie Wong. Cake has finally made it to the Floop Master, but will she be able avenge LSP? Can she defeat the Floop Master after neglecting Fionna for so long? 32pages, full color, Rated E Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 20 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jen Wang. Art by Britt Wilson. Cover by Diana Huh. Cake has finally made it to the Floop Master, but will she be able avenge LSP? Can she defeat the Floop Master after neglecting Fionna for so long? 32 pages, full color, rated E Cover price $3.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Grayble Schamables!" Written by Danielle Corsetto. Art by Bridget Underwood. Cover by Stephanie Gonzaga. WHAT'S TO LOVE: Our Adventure Time original graphic novels are great because they read like an episode of the animated series. This new volume contains a series of shorts centered around a common theme-a Grayble in Adventure Time speak. Writer Danielle Corsetto (Adventure Time: Pixel Princesses, Girls with Slingshots) makes her return and we found the perfect artist in indie newcomer Bridget Underwood (Steven Universe) to complement her. WHAT IT IS: Finn and Jake are about to go on their craziest series of adventures yet... and they don't even have to leave their living room? After helping Party God with his technical issues, these two best pals discover a tiny cube all by its lonesome in the middle of the woods. Not ones to leave the helpless so... helpless, Finn and Jake take their new friend back to the treehouse and discover that some of the most harmless looking things can be the most dangerous. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

Written by Olivia Olson. Art by Slimm Fabert. Cover by Brittney Williams. Marceline, Simon, Finn, and Jake are on a quest through the multiverse to free Betty from Golb's control and resolve Simon's greatest guilt. They'll have to fight through lots of obstacles-including some aliens-before they eventually find Betty. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Olivia Olson. Art by Slimm Fabert. Cover by Danielle Chuatico. Marceline, Simon, Finn, and Jake are on a quest through the multiverse to free Betty from Golb's control and resolve Simon's greatest guilt. They'll have to fight through lots of obstacles-including some aliens-before they eventually find Betty. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Olivia Olson. Art by Slimm Fabert. Cover by Jamie Loughran. Marceline, Simon, Finn, and Jake are on a quest through the multiverse to free Betty from Golb's control and resolve Simon's greatest guilt. They'll have to fight through lots of obstacles-including some aliens-before they eventually find Betty. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Fan club magazine from LucasArts Entertainment featuring news, articles about current and upcoming projects, plus a section of available products and collectible premiums. 6-3/4 x 9 inches, 32-pages full color.

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $11.00 View scan

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $6.50 Centerfold detached at one staple.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $7.30

APG 17-4 Adventure Series. "Electricity in Railroading". Promotional comic published by General Comics for General Electric as part of their Adventure Series. Illustrated by George "Inky" Roussos, who is also known for his work on Batman. Conventional 7x10 comic size 16-page full color all newsprint comic with a 1948 copyright.

APG 17-4 Adventures in Science Series. "Electricity in Railroading". Promotional comic published by Pictorial Media for General Electric as part of their Adventures in Science Series. Illustrated by George "Inky" Roussos, who is also known for his work on Batman. Conventional 7x10 comic size 16-page full color all newsprint comic with a 1948 copyright.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $14.50 View scan 3" cumulative spine split.

The world's mightiest mouse combines funny-animal antics with superhero adventure as he fights for mice everywhere. In an issue-length adventure, Mighty Mouse prevents the Claw's agents from hijacking the new high-speed "atom plane." But when Mitzi accidentally launches the plane with herself aboard, the cats have a second chance to capture it, unless MM can get there first. The Terry Bears try to help when Papa Bear needs a new job. Chesty; Jungle Peril; Terry Bears: Papa is Fired; Dimwit: Hypnotic Hound; Heckle and Jeckle; Gandy Goose: The Half-Baked Yegg; Sourpuss; Dinky. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Story, art and cover by Al Frank. The misadventures of bitter, misanthropic goth-punk teenager Tad Martin. Tad wins a fortune, but his life does not improve; he goes to a very peculiar kind of strip club. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart Fine $2.65

Add to cart Fine $2.65

Reprinting Batman Adventures (1992 1st Series) #5. Riot Act II - Written by Martin Pasko (plot) and Kelley Puckett. Art by Brad Rader and Rick Burchett. Cover pencils by Mike Parobeck. Part 2 of 2, concluded from the previous issue. Batman and Robin find out that the Scarecrow is the one who has robbed Gotham City of its literacy. Now it's up to them to find a way to stop him! Even Professor Jonathan Crane has doubts about what he is doing, and questions how a man who has dedicated his life to education can continue with a plan like this. Based on Batman: The Animated Series. 32 pages, full color. Ages 8+ Cover price $1.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The Sargasso Ogre!"

Written by Kenneth Robeson (Lester Dent).

While returning to New York via ocean liner, the Man of Bronze encounters modern-day Amazons in Lester Dent's all-time favorite Doc Savage story.

Doc Savage, a man of superhuman strength and awesome intelligence, has dedicated his life to a never-ending fight against evil. Alone, this mysterious figure with bronze skin and gold-flecked eyes is extraordinary; with his partners – the five brainiest heroes ever joined in a cause – he is invincible. Together, Doc and his men face danger, thwart wickedness, secure justice, and share fantastic adventures.

Hardcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 212 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hirohiko Araki. Translated by Nathan A. Collins. After having finally met up with F.F. and Anastasia, Jolyne and the gang continue their escape from the disciplinary wing and track down the bone. But things go from bad to weird when they run across a scene of madness where other prisoners have been drained to husks, infected by a mysterious plant-form that gives birth to a strange green child. Jolyne accidentally ends up infected by the plant's odd power, and is unable to stand in sunlight, or else she, too, will meet the same fate as the other prisoners. Luckily, Joylene and company meet a lonesome Stand who seems to be more than happy to help them escape via boat...Ya-Ya Ma. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 400 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $25.00.

Add to cart Fine $2.65

Add to cart Fine $2.65

1997 series. Stories and Art by Greg Hyland and Various. The eagerly awaited return of the Aztec Mummy to the Lethargic-verse starts here! Witness, if you dare, the Aztec Mummy face off against his arch nemesis, the evil Dr. Krupp. Oh, and Lethargic Lad is also in this issue, as he wonders what can be done with the excitement generated by Lethargic Lad Red. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "All for One!" Collects Marvel Adventures Fantastic Four (2005) #17-20. Written by ZEB WELLS. Art and cover by KANO. 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 Absorbing Man, Arcade, Iceman of the X-Men...and Sue Storm, Secret Agent!? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 3/4-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $6.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Monsters on the Prowl!" Collects Marvel Adventures: Spider-Man (2005) #17-20. Written by PETER DAVID. Art by MIKE NORTON. Cover by CAMERON STEWART. All-new, all-ages, all-action fun featuring Werewolf by Night, Man-Thing, Fin Fang Foom and Frankenstein's Monster! Guest-starring Hawkeye! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 3/4-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $6.99.

Brenda Starr, Reporter. Stories, art and cover by Dale Messick. Numbering continues from Best of the Tribune Company (1985) #4. Dragon Lady Press reprints classic comic strips from the Chicago Tribune syndicate. This issue features the adventures of daring redheaded journalist Brenda Starr, from pioneering female cartoonist Dale Messick, starting with the very first episode. Reprints the Brenda Starr Sunday strip from June 30, 1940 to October 27, 1940 and December 29, 1940 to April 13, 1941 in a sideways format, 3 to a page. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

The Toonsters have had their say up till now...now it's time for the 'Readers' Revenge,' as nearly every feature and article in this issue was written or suggested by faithful readers. Cover by Juan Ortiz and Bob Pasquale. Cover price $1.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Ryan North. Art by Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb. Cover by Scott Maynard.

Princess Bubblegum only wants what is best for her kingdom...most of the time. After an experiment of hers goes wrong, Ooo is under attack and this time, Finn and Jake won't be able to help. Princess Bubblegum must stand up and fight her own creation, but with the help of Marceline and...Lemongrab? It shouldn't be too hard to save the day, right? Don't miss these brand new adventures by acclaimed cartoonist Ryan North (Dinosaur Comics) and drawn by the hottest team in all ages comics, Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb.

Softcover, 7 1/-in. x 10-in., 128 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $14.99.

*18+ Mature Readers Only* Written and Illustrated by R.L. Crabb and Dan O'neill. 24 Pages, B&W. *18+ Mature Readers Only* Cover price $2.25.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The Lonely Paladin: Part 2!" Based on the Original Story by Shinta Fuji. Art by Masaki Kawakami. Character Design by Susumu Kuroi. Translated by Daniel Hutton. Nick's duel with Leon comes to a head! Can a wiry adventurer who was once kicked out of his party outbox a tiger man? Can a naïve country bumpkin dragon girl do better on a math test than the cunning swindler Claudine? And are a fallen noble mage and a debauched priest any use at all, or are they just there to throw in the towel when their friends lose? Hopeless apart, these adventurers might just have a chance together...! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Based on the Story by Atsuhiko Itoh. Adapted by Tomomasa Takuma. Translated by Laura Egan. Alan and his party are setting up a clan! After preparing their base and meeting up with the former Starvake soldiers under Cleria's command, everything is going smoothly, until-a dragon attacks?! Alan learns of this unusual appearance by one of the planet's strongest creatures, and sets out into the forest to confront it-alone. Can he best this fantasy world's strongest monster? Alan takes another leap towards his goal in this exciting installment! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

1st printing (1,000 copies). Written & illustrated by John MacLeod. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.35.

2nd printing (500 copies). Written & illustrated by John MacLeod. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.35.

3rd printing (500 copies). Written & illustrated by John MacLeod. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.35.