Air comic books issue 18

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Airboy races into Soviet air space to try to stop Misery's evil plan and in order to do that, has to make a difficult choice in "The Third Mission – Part 2." Script by Chuck Dixon and art by Bo Hampton & Willie Blyberg. Issue also has "Mig Alley – Part 1" in which Sky Wolf's squadron is captured while on a mission in North Korea. Script by Chuck Dixon and art by Tom Lyle & Mark Nelson. Cover price $1.25.

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Cover art by Jim Somerville. Untitled story, script and pencils by Barry Blair, inks by Jim Somerville; The Five headquarter in Amanda's apartment; Sandler attempts to arrest them. 36 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Bill Molno, Sal Trapani and Vince Alascia. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. Lt. Fanning is shocked that the enemy pilot over Korea is a Korean-American forced into service, in a story with art (and cover) by comics legend and WWII veteran Sam Glanzman. The crew of a new B-26 Marauder tries to win acceptance by the other soldiers and airmen in WWII. Lt. Mennon gets Jedi-like flying advice from a voice over his broken radio. The Enemy and Me; The Widow Maker; Day's Doings; The Obsolete Heroes; The Voice. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Maurice Whitman, Sal Trapani, Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. The "newest" branch of the US military (officially created in 1947) is featured in war comics from Charlton. A storm sends a Cold War-era US pilot into enemy territory over the Mideast. Joe dreams of flying the jets that he guards every day as an MP. Basic-training buddies Jake and Whitey both become pilots, but Jake can't compete with Whitey's skills in the cockpit. The Defector; The Hero-Worshipper; Ex-Hero; Whirlybirds; Marauder. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Dale Keown. Untitled story (part 2 of 6), script by Barry Blair and Roger Camm, pencils by Barry Blair and Patrick McEown, inks by Dale Keown; Toshiro asks Marianne out to a concert; Ms. Hetherington, a reporter, is investigating local deaths and disappearances; Marduk has established a base in the local sewers; Richard King is killed. One of Our Splinters is Missing, script and art by Marty Pahls; Simon is missing and no one except Alex remembers that Simon exists. 36 pgs. $1.70. Cover price $1.70.

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Volume 18, Issue 2 - February, 1938. Articles, schematics and photos on the latest available flying models. 8.5" x 11.5", 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

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Volume 18, Issue 3 - March, 1938. Articles, schematics and photos on the latest available flying models. 8.5" x 11.5", 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

Volume 18, Issue 4 - April, 1938. Articles, schematics and photos on the latest available flying models. 8.5" x 11.5", 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

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Add to cart Very Good $48.00 View scans Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

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Title changes to Air Trails Pictorial (1942-1950 Street & Smith) with V. 18 #5 Cover price $0.15.

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For previous issues see Air Trails (1934-1942, 1950-1954 Street & Smith) Pulp 2nd Series Cover price $0.15.

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Writing and art by Barry Blair. Adult content variant of Leather & Lace. 34 pgs, B&W illustrations. Cover price $2.50.

Despite the US affiliation in the title, this was an original war comic from Canadian publisher Superior, focused on the then-new US Air Force. A top pilot goes missing, triggering a desperate search. US airmen stumble on a hidden enemy airbase. A helicopter crew undertakes a dangerous mission into enemy territory. The Missing Air Ace; Cloud Crazy; Secret Airbase; Copter Mission. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Written by G. Willow Wilson. Art and cover and M.K. Perker. Newly weaned off her medication, Blythe heads back to work for the first time in weeks. A surprise is waiting for her: the Hyperwing 307, the sleekest and most advanced hyperprax airship ever built. It will be hers to fly - if she survives a series of baffling pilot's tests. 32 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

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Cover art by Mitch Byrd. This is the End!, script by Roland Mann, pencils by Mitch Byrd, inks by Mitch Byrd and John Dell; Mandy and Kunoichi agree to kill Kimimada to get Jerry back; Jerry gets his kidney transplant; Mandy chooses to go back and investigate the hospital she got the kidney from; Demon and Champion (out of costume) meet. Demon's storyline continues in Demon's Tales #1. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Volume 18 - 1st printing. " B-17 Flying Fortress Units of the Eighth Air Force Part 1!" Written by Martin Bowman. Art by Mark Styling. The Boeing B-17 has come to epitomise the American war effort in Europe, the huge four-engined heavy day bomber taking the fight to Germany from the late summer of 1942 through to VE-Day. The primary operator of the Flying Fortress in Western Europe was the 'Mighty Eighth'. This volume, which is the first of two dealing exclusively with the 'Mighty Eighth', covers the 15 Bomb Groups of the First Air Division, each of which controlled four squadrons. The evolution of the force is traced through first-hand accounts of those individuals that took part in the action. Softcover, 116 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $22.95.

Volume 18 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Oh!great.

Ikki Minami is a junior high school student with a dream - to become the best Air Trek rider in town. It won't be easy, as he faces a lot of competition from boys and girls alike. What is Air Trek? Just the latest craze that involves taking a two-wheel inline skate and adding a motor, suspension and a shock absorber to enable the wearer to execute the wildest, wackiest, most aggressive moves you can imagine. Ikki has a lot to learn as he fights his way to the top in this wild, sexy manga from the creator of Tenjho Tenge!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Rated T+

Cover price $10.99.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 68 pages, B&W.

November-December 2002. Cover by Marc Gabbana. Ho! Ho! Ho! This holiday season, get on Airbrush Action's "good" list for more trains, planes and automobiles than we know what to do with! In this issue, you'll find custom-painted airplanes, otherworldly motorcycle tanks, model trains and full-size airbrushed buses! For artists who want to brush up their basic skills, we're taking an informative look at proper drawing techniques with some of the industry's top illustrators. Featuring: Vandemon's Flaming Licks; Sturgis Kustom Tank Gallery; Paint the Perfect Car on a T-Shirt; R/C Cars - Advanced Masking; Illustrating a Hood Ornament; Airbrushing Hair Tattoos. Also, don't miss the regular features and columns -- Ask K-Daddy, Q&A, T-Shirt Tactics, and the 2002 Airbrush Buyer's Guide! 84 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $5.99.

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Volume 18 - 1st printing. "Hurricane Aces 1939–40!" Written by Tony Holmes. Art by Keith Fretwell. The Hawker Hurricane was the RAF's first monoplane fighter, and it dragged the air force into a position where it could defend Britain in its 'hour of need'. Prior to the Battle of Britain, a number of squadrons equipped with the fighter had seen action firstly in the 'Phoney War', and then during the disastrous campaign in France. Pilots like 'Cobber' Kain had achieved impressive scores in the face of overwhelming LUftwaffe forces, and although the RAF lost no less than 386 Hurricanes during the Blitzkrieg, it gave many pilots valuable experience. Hawker fighters outnumbered Spitfires during the Battle of Britain by three to one, and downed far mor aircraft. Overseas, a handful of pilots put up stiff resistance against Germany's Italian ally in Libya and Egypt, and also over Malta. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $22.95.