Hero comic books issue 5

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Yoshiki Tanaka. Art and cover by Hiromu Arakawa. Translated by Matt Treyvaud. Arslan is the teenaged prince of the ancient kingdom of Pars who doesn't seem to have what it takes to be a great ruler like his father, Andragoras III. A fateful encounter with a slave from the neighboring country of Lusitania leads Arslan to question the world outside of the royal capital's walls but before he can indulge his curiosity, war breaks out. Arslan is rushed off to his first war, only to see his kingdom crumble in front of his eyes. This series of events leads the young Arslan on a journey to reclaim his lost kingdom. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $10.99.

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Book Five: 1940 to 1949. Available only through United States Postal Service mail offer. Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern and other DC super heroes tell the story of America and her people via short comic book format stories that are further illustrated by U.S. postage stamps. Written by Bronwyn Carlton. Contributing artists: Dan Jurgens, Joe Rubinstein, Jackson Guice, Larry Mahlstedt, Ron Wagner, Bill Reinhold, Lee Moder, Keith Champagne, Gil Kane, Peter Krause, Dick Giordano, Sal Buscema, Tom Palmer, Craig Rousseau, Wayne Faucher, Joe Staton, Mike DeCarlo, Trevor Von Eeden, George Freeman and Mike Collins. Cover by Rick Burchett. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Peter Milligan. Art by Piotr Kowalski. Cover by Jae Lee. Addicted and dangerous, in a desperate attempt to strengthen Treatment Q, Mia and Minesh kidnap scientists at the research station where it was developed, and where professor Q is being kept in a ghastly half life. Meanwhile, Rory is struggling with his own demons until a meeting with an old and very unwelcome 'friend' spins his life in an even more horrible direction. Addictive loops, jealous monsters, and an unlikely offer of a pact. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $2.99.

Cover by John Nordland II. Untitled story, script and art by John Nordland II; Angela and Ian visit some ruins that seem familiar to Ian and which host a malevolent presence. "Where Wolf," script by Edd Vick, art by Carlos Castro. "Backflash 2," script by Martin Thomas, pencils by Martin Thomas (layouts) and John Nordland II (pencils); John is persuaded to produce a comic. Just Friends illustration by Martin Thomas. 36 pgs., B&W. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Mobilization!"

By Yoshiki Tanaka.

Imperial forces have captured the Phezzan Dominion and draw ever closer to the Free Planets Alliance capital of Heinessen. Yang hurriedly abandons Iserlohn Fortress and heads for the capital to protect countless civilians. Taking out Reinhard is the alliance's only path to victory. Despite the empire's superior numbers, Yang continues to outwit its most resourceful generals via tactical wizardry. Reinhard, on the other hand, seeing through Yang's devices, opts for all-out war. And so, the "invincible" and "undefeated" once again clash swords. Who will emerge victorious?

Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 272pages, Text Only.

Cover price $15.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) [and the Legion of Super-Heroes] #193, 195, 197-220 and Karate Kid (1976-1978) #1.

Written by Cary Bates. Art by Dave Cockrum and Mike Grell. Cover by Nick Cardy.

These 1970s stories reestablished the Legion's popularity and introduced new heroes Timber Wolf, Karate Kid and Wildfire.

Softcover, 520 pages, B&W.

Cover price $19.99.

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Marvel Universe Comic Packs action figure reprint. "The Battle of Four Armies!" Part 5 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Bob Layton and John Beatty. Injured and weary, the heroes witness in horror as Galactus summons forth his homeworld. If this means what Reed Richards thinks it does, it could mean the end of everyone. Then, things go from bad to worse when the villains stage yet another sneak attack. However, the Uncanny X-Men, led by Professor X and Magneto, show up to save the day. By issue's end however, one combatant will be mortally wounded.

Original Enveloped Edition. Comics Heroes talks to the makers of the Green Lantern movie and takes a look at the character in the comics and the 10 essential Green Lantern stories that every fan must read. Readers will also find the deepest comics interviews on the market and fascinating features such as Kevin O'Neill's behind-the-scenes making of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Century: 1969. Also, awesome free gifts! PLUS: Legendary Green Lantern artist Dave Gibbons is interviewed; Brit comics legend Pat Mills discusses the past and future of girls' comics; Bryan Talbot's Adventures Of Luther Arkwright gets the full Comic Club treatment; Mark Millar is interviewed; find out everything you need to know about Marvel's Daredevil; Archie - America's eternal teenager turns 70; a look at the art of Michael Wm Kaluta; how to color comics; X-Men - Marvel's merry mutants are explored; Milo Manara; the entire first issue of Cinebook's English translation of XIII. Cover price $18.99.

Magazine Only. Comics Heroes talks to the makers of the Green Lantern movie and takes a look at the character in the comics and the 10 essential Green Lantern stories that every fan must read. Readers will also find the deepest comics interviews on the market and fascinating features such as Kevin O'Neill's behind-the-scenes making of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Century: 1969. Also, awesome free gifts! PLUS: Legendary Green Lantern artist Dave Gibbons is interviewed; Brit comics legend Pat Mills discusses the past and future of girls' comics; Bryan Talbot's Adventures Of Luther Arkwright gets the full Comic Club treatment; Mark Millar is interviewed; find out everything you need to know about Marvel's Daredevil; Archie - America's eternal teenager turns 70; a look at the art of Michael Wm Kaluta; how to color comics; X-Men - Marvel's merry mutants are explored; Milo Manara; the entire first issue of Cinebook's English translation of XIII. Cover price $18.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $5.49

Add to cart Very Fine $5.49

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Hideyuki Furuhashi. Art and cover by Betten Court. Original Concept by Kohei Horikoshi. Translated and Adapted by Caleb Cook.

Disaster at the Marukane department store's grand reopening was averted thanks to the efforts of Koichi, Pop Step and their band of low-end idols. But a greater calamity was prevented by the clash between Knuckleduster and Kuin Hachisuka, who was possessing Tamao, Knuckleduster's own wayward daughter! In the end, Knuckleduster nearly had to kill Tamao to free her from the villainous entity possessing her. Now that he has achieved his goal and saved her, is Knuckleduster through with his life as a vigilante?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.99.

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Cover by E.R. Cruz. Written by Dennis Mallonee and Tim Burgard. Art by E.R. Cruz and Tim Burgard. Get ready to return to the days of the titans in Chapter 1 of "The Coming of Aphrodite," by Dennis Mallonee and E.R. Cruz, reprinted from Coming of Aphrodite (1992) #1. Also in this issue: The legend of Indigo continues in "Bloodlines: Part 1"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "1989 Character Updates!" Featuring stats and backgrounds on heroes and villains from the Marvel Universe. This Handbook allows gamers to play as their favorite Marvel characters and it allows the Game Master to fill his campaign with all the wonderful denizens in the marvel Universe. Softcover (Cover is purposefully detached and the booklet is hole-punched for use in a 3-ring binder), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 210 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $9.80

Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Lew Glanzman, George J. Hecht, Natalie Purvin Prager, E. C. Stoner, John Prentice, Norman Nodel, Chad Grothkopf, Alex Kotzky, John Daly, Jim Ray, Harley Griffiths, Sam Glankoff, Art Pinajian and Gus Schrotter. Biographies in comics form, featuring famous figures as well as heroes of the everyday. A tale of Naval heroism from real-life Navy vet Sam Glanzman; Australian bush nurse and physical therapy pioneer Sister Elizabeth Kenny; Biblical hero Gideon. Casey Jones and the Wreck of the 382; Sailor to the Rescue; Rebel of 1676; Australian Bush Nurse; Northwest Mounties; Simon Kenton; Real Heroes Quiz; Frank Luke Balloon Buster; Real Heroes Hall of Fame; Gideon the Sword of Israel; Reel Real Heroes; Cordell Hull: Good Neighbor; Propaganda Puss; Stonewall Jackson: How He Earned That Nickname; Heroes Are Made, Not Born. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Andy Smith. (W) Keith Champagne (A) Andy Smith All hell breaks loose as the evil plans of the Shadow King are finally revealed! One of the WWE Superstars will return, one will fall, and one will discover the secret of the Firstborn! The WWE roster will never be the same again! Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Ian Churchill. (W) Keith Champagne (A) Andy Smith All hell breaks loose as the evil plans of the Shadow King are finally revealed! One of the WWE Superstars will return, one will fall, and one will discover the secret of the Firstborn! The WWE roster will never be the same again! Cover price $3.99.

Written by Ted Sikora and Milo Miller. Art and Cover by Benito Gallego. Apama discovers that the legend of the Helltown Cult is a lot more than just a scary campfire story! Witness the first appearance of Apama's arch-nemesis, Regina the Human Bad-Trip, a psycho-delic hippie flowerchild gone wrong! (Soon to be starring in her own series!) This ain't no Summer of Love! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Ted Sikora and Milo Miller. Art by Benito Gallego. Cover by Nikolaus Harrison. Apama discovers that the legend of the Helltown Cult is a lot more than just a scary campfire story! Witness the first appearance of Apama's arch-nemesis, Regina the Human Bad-Trip, a psycho-delic hippie flowerchild gone wrong! (Soon to be starring in her own series!) This ain't no Summer of Love! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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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).

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Add to cart Fine $4.80

Add to cart Fine $4.80

Story by Chuck Austen. Art and cover by Chuck Austen and Norman Felchle. Superhero soap opera from Slave Labor Graphics Vado and future mainstream star Austen. As the team takes a break between cases, Richard the elastic man has a solo adventure. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

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First printing. by Mike Kunkel Issue #5 is entitled "Belief," and believe that this is it...the issue of secrets revealed! The issue that concludes the first heartfelt story arc in the Eisner and Ignatz-nominated series. For after young Tyler and Herobear make their way down the hidden passage in his room to the secret workshop below, the ever-precise butler, Henry, comes upon them... but isn't shocked to find them there. In fact, Henry begins to explain something amazing to Tyler, something that Tyler cannot believe. Or maybe, he won't believe. And it will take a moment of realization and Herobear's pure faith to convince him. Tyler will discover that faith is not something that you see to believe; it's in fact the opposite! Don't miss this chapter's concluding issue that has everyone talking... and believing! b&w, 24pg$3.50 Cover price $3.50.

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Written by Jon Hughes. Art by Brent Peeples. Cover by Jon Hughes. The HeroCorp Knights parent company finally comes unraveled after an unsettling visit from a mysterious visitor. The ties between the HeroCorp Knights and the ZeroTech Cavaliers begin to tighten with this event. 20 pages, full color. T Cover price $3.99.

Newsprint, 8-in. x 18-in., 16 pages, full color.

Newsprint, 8-in. x 18-in., 16 pages, full color.

Newsprint, 8-in. x 18-in., 16 pages, full color.

Newsprint, 8-in. x 18-in., 16 pages, full color.

Newsprint, 8-in. x 18-in., 16 pages, full color.

Newsprint, 8-in. x 18-in., 16 pages, full color.

Newsprint, 8-in. x 18-in., 16 pages, full color.

Newsprint, 8-in. x 18-in., 16 pages, full color.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $15.00 View scans Two hole punch in margins, slightly interrupts art. 2 1/2" Tear to page.

Newsprint, 8-in. x 18-in., 32 pages, full color.

Newsprint, 8-in. x 18-in., 32 pages, full color.

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Art by Vee Quintal Pearson, Michael Buccino and Claudine Tiffany. Historical and religious illustrated stories. Newsprint 7-in. x 10-in. 32 pages full color

Newsprint, 8-in. x 18-in., 32 pages, full color.

Art by Vee Quintal Pearson, Michael Buccino and Claudine Tiffany. Historical and religious illustrated stories. Newsprint 7-in. x 10-in. 32 pages full color

Art by Vee Quintal Pearson, Michael Buccino and Claudine Tiffany. Historical and religious illustrated stories. Newsprint 7-in. x 10-in. 32 pages full color

Newsprint, 8-in. x 18-in., 32 pages, full color.

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Newsprint, 8-in. x 18-in., 32 pages, full color.

Art by Vee Quintal Pearson, Michael Buccino and Claudine Tiffany. Historical and religious illustrated stories. Newsprint 7-in. x 10-in. 32 pages full color

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Art by Vee Quintal Pearson, Michael Buccino and Claudine Tiffany. Historical and religious illustrated stories. Newsprint 7-in. x 10-in. 32 pages full color

Art by Michael Buccino. Historical and religious illustrated stories. Newsprint 7-in. x 10-in. 32 pages full color

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $20.00 View scans Pages detached from glue.

Art by Vee Quintal Pearson, Michael Buccino and Claudine Tiffany. Historical and religious illustrated stories. Newsprint 7-in. x 10-in. 32 pages full color

Art by Vee Quintal Pearson, Michael Buccino and Claudine Tiffany. Historical and religious illustrated stories. Newsprint 7-in. x 10-in. 32 pages full color

Art by Vee Quintal Pearson, Michael Buccino and Claudine Tiffany. Historical and religious illustrated stories. Newsprint 7-in. x 10-in. 32 pages full color

Add to cart Fine $39.00

Add to cart VF 8.0 $75.00 or Best Offer View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Includes games, puzzles, surprises, mazes, riddles, and features your favorite Marvel Superheroes like the Amazing Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, the Fantastic Four, the Mighty Thor, Captain America, the Invincible Iron Man, the Uncanny X-Men, Howard the Duck, and man, many more!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 128 pages, B&W.

Cover price $2.95.

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DC5 Flash - Official DC Comics Stamps: 10 regular stamps plus special surprise stamp. Neal Adams. Measures 4 3/8" x 11. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Captain Marvel (2016) #1-10.

Written by Michele Fazekas, Tara Butters, Ruth Fletcher Gage and Christos Gage. Art by Kris Anka, Felipe Smith, Marco Failla and Thony Silas. Cover by Jamie McKelvie. Back Cover by Adam Hughes.

It's a bold new frontier for Carol Danvers, soaring to ever greater heights as the leader of the all-new Alpha Flight space program! Yup, Alpha Flight - including classic favorites Puck, Sasquatch and Aurora!

As Earth's first line of defense, Carol and her team aim to protect the planet from extraterrestrial threats. But can Carol be both a soldier and a diplomat? Don't ask Tony Stark! These two old friends are about to face off as bitter enemies in an event that will change Captain Marvel's life forever! As Inhuman visions of the future kick off a second superhuman civil war, Captain Marvel is at the forefront of the conflict - with Iron Man now her implacable enemy. But when tragedy hits close to home, how far will Carol go to protect what she believes in?

Softcover, 252 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.