Hero comic books issue 5

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(W) Zak Penn, Scott Murphy (A/CA) Michael DiPascale Writers: Zak Penn & Scott Murphy Cover & Art: Michael Dipascale The bombshell is dropped and Adam's life is changed irrevocably. He's seen his idol close up and realizes the hero isn't all that he seems. Now Mara reveals the truth about Zenith's origin and erratic behavior. And the mystery behind Adam's transformation into the super powered Apex is revealed. But nothing can prepare him for his new mission... Zak Penn and Scott Murphy's incredible story is changing the way people look at superhero comics! Available with a Regular, Wraparound, and a special Heroic Incentive cover by Michael Dipascale. Cover price $3.99.

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(W) Zak Penn, Scott Murphy (A/CA) Michael DiPascale Writers: Zak Penn & Scott Murphy Cover & Art: Michael Dipascale The bombshell is dropped and Adam's life is changed irrevocably. He's seen his idol close up and realizes the hero isn't all that he seems. Now Mara reveals the truth about Zenith's origin and erratic behavior. And the mystery behind Adam's transformation into the super powered Apex is revealed. But nothing can prepare him for his new mission... Zak Penn and Scott Murphy's incredible story is changing the way people look at superhero comics! Available with a Regular, Wraparound, and a special Heroic Incentive cover by Michael Dipascale. Cover price $3.99.

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Roger Brand cover. "Courageous Captain (America)" by Steve Perrin. Mike Freidrich reviews Charlton's superhero lineup. 5.5-in. x 8.5-in., Loose pages, 10 Pages, B/W.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Quantum. Art and cover by Nori Kazato. Character Design by Hana Amano. Translated by Aiko Funabashi. Behind the incident of blackened wyverns attacking a human town lies the curse-maker Canaan and a reawakened member of the Demon Heart series-Leo's brother, Virgo. Leo is determined to stop his sibling before he wreaks any more havoc, so he seeks him out for a confrontation... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.00.

Canadian edition with $.1.75 cover price. Reprints Legion of Super-Heroes (1984) Annual #2. "Child of Darkness, Child of Light" is the sequel to "The Curse" (see Legion of Super-Heroes (1980) Annual #3). Will Validus destroy his parents, fulfilling Darkseid's prophecy? Written by Paul Levitz, with art by Curt Swan, Keith Giffen, Larry Mahlstedt and Ernie Colon. Characters: Legion of Super-Heroes [Element Lad; Blok; Wildfire; Invisible Kid [Jacques Foccart]; Magnetic Kid; Phantom Girl; Ultra Boy; Timber Wolf]; Darkseid; Validus [Garridan Ranzz]; Shvaughn Erin; Ol-Vir; Saturn Girl; Lightning Lad; Graym Ranzz. Cover by Curt Swan and Al Vey. Cover price $1.75.

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WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY YVEL GUICHET AND MARK PROPST; COVER BY GUICHET AND AARON SOWD In stores May 17. As our heroes near their ultimate destination and their hoped-for meeting with Superman, we learn Omni's origin and why the DEO has been chasing him since the very first issue! FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 6) Cover price $2.50.

UK Series. Marvel Digest Series #5. Cover by Michael Golden. Reprints: Micronauts (with the Fantastic Four) in "The Inside Job!" (script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Howard Chaykin, inks by Al Milgrom) and Battlestar Galactica in "The Trap!" (script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Klaus Janson). 5.5" x 8", 50 pages, B&W, 15p cover price.

Edited by Albert Delacorte. Cover by E. C. Stoner. Stories by Tom Gill, Robert Jenney, E. C. Stoner, Jim Chambers, Lou Ferstadt, and Owen Middleton. Adventure war tales featuring such historical figures as Captain McKennan, First Sgt. LeNoir, Captain Dallas, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Lt. E.S. Millechamp, General Robert L. Eichelberger, and Major General George S. Patton, Jr.—these are real-life War Heroes! 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Dojyomaru. Art and cover by Fuyuyuki.

Summoned to another world to slay the mighty beast of governance! When the aggressively pragmatic Kazuya Souma is summoned to another world as a hero, he's not given a quest, he's given a kingdom to rule. On top of that, he's betrothed to the previous king's daughter! To get the country back in order, Souma gathers a group of gifted individuals to his side. Will their impressive talents and his own knack for logistics be enough to get the country on its feet again?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen (13+)

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "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. Cover price $0.75.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

Naofumi has been magically summoned to another world as the legendary Shield Hero, but all that awaits him there is betrayal and heartache. Finding nothing but opposition and strife, Naofumi makes his way to another country within the realm. But suddenly, terrible waves of destruction arrive to desolate the world! To make matters worse, the country that he is supposed to be serving has just accused him of kidnapping the princess!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

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Issue 8. Circa 1965. Includes: "Letter from the Editors" by the Buccafuscos, "Wandering Miner" with Spectre drawing by Derrill Rothermich, "Is 3-D Better Than Two?" by Jerry Buccafusco, and more. Drawings include: Green Lantern, The Web, Quicksilver, Tarzan, and Marvelman. Jack Kirby cover. 8 1/2" x 11". 36 pages. Mimeographed.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Zappon. Art and cover by Masahiro Ikeno. Character Design by Yasumo. Translated by Dale Delucia. Though Red and Rit have been enjoying their new, stress-free life together in Zoltan, the Hero, Ruti, hasn't taken her brother's departure nearly so well. Nevertheless, she and her party head for an ancient ruin in search of a weapon left behind by the demon lord-though what they find may not be quite what they expected... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Zappon. Art and cover by Yasumo. Translated by Dale DeLucia. With the battle against Ares finally over, Red and company can finally return to their peaceful, slow days. No life is without its adventures though, and Red sets off for the Wall at the End of the World in search of the perfect gem to mark his betrothal to Rit. Along the way he encounters scenic views, soaks in blissful hot springs, and even reunites with an old friend-who's head over heels in love with him?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Age 13 and Up. Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Wing Shing Ma. Hero rescues the missing people in Steel Bull Valley by defeating Steel Bull, the ruler of the valley. Before dying, Steel Bull let out a cry calling a riot of the bulls in the valley that kills Lohan. While Hero is trying to get back to China Tower, he meets a prophet and finds out that he is going to be lonely for the rest of his whole life. Softcover (No hardcover case), 206 pages, full color. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $18.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Her Mother's Daughters!" Collects material from Flare Adventures (2005) #30-31, Flare (2004 3rd Series) #34, 37, 40, and Flare First Edition (1992) #6-11. Cover by Paul Abrams. Here at last! It's the "missing" 152-page volume of Flare's adventures, collected from her appearances in various issues of Champions, Flare, Flare Adventures, Flare First Edition, and Flare Annual. These are the tales that hearken back to the origin of Flare, and bridge the gap between the final issue of her original series, and the beginning of her current series. Softcover, 152 pages, full color. Cover price $37.50.

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"Ordeal of Fire" written by Sean Catherine Derek with art by Elmer Damaso. Full color, 12 pages (cover to cover), slick paper stock. Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Light Tuchihi. Art and cover by Koyuki. Character Design by Saori Toyota. Translated by Matt Rutsohn. In order to learn Valkyrie's ultimate abilities, the Techniques of Destruction, Seiya has begun training with her, but the way they're going about it has Rista more than a little flustered! Whispering "I've...never felt this way before"...while in bed...naked in each other's arms-hold on, how the hell is this supposed to be training?!?!?!?!?!?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. For readers ages 16 and up. Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Nero Kizuka. Art and cover by Sinsoraq. Translater by Jake Humphrey. Sights set on their next target, Kaito, Minnalis, and Shuria travel to the city of Kabanheim, where they find Minnalis's traitorous childhood friends leading carefree lives. But soon the partners in crime come across someone not even Kaito could have predicted-a woman named Leone who was also summoned from Earth. Still possessed of her morals, Leone attempts to interfere with their rampage of revenge...but there's no stopping Minnalis from exacting vengeance on the people who doomed her to slavery and caused the death of her mother. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 264 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $15.00.

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by Gimple, Morrison, Wky, & Pepoy. Beelzebubella's not evil, she's just drawn that way and happens to be the daughter of the Lord of the Underwold. Okay, so maybe she is a little evil. But can her soul-harvesting, kitty killing, and reality television producing ways continue when she finds out her long lost mother has become a born again Christian? Who knew that being related to Satan would be so difficult? MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (5 of 6) $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Joey Falco, art by Roy Allan Martinez. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Joey Falco, art by Roy Allan Martinez. Cover price $3.99.

Fanzine. Front cover by Ken Simpson. Back cover by Paul Neary. Cover price $0.20.

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Written by Seamus Fahey and Zach Craley. Art by Rubine. Cover by Paul Pope. Oscar's El Vengador story comes to an epic end in the final part of Vengeance. It's a few days before the explosive events of Odessa, and it's all-out war between Oscar and Pelon's gang. Plus, the fate of the original El Vengador - Oscar/Carlos's grandfather! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Seamus Fahey and Zach Craley. Art and Cover by Rubine. Oscar's El Vengador story comes to an epic end in the final part of 'Vengeance'. It's a few days before the explosive events of Odessa, and it's all-out war between Oscar and Pelon's gang. Plus, the fate of the original El Vengador - Oscar/Carlos's grandfather… 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

#5: Ben Hur - Slick full color cover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, B&W interior.

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Wraparound Cover by Kirk Hastings. Fanzine focused on several heroines. B&W. 40 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kengo Hanazawa.

The monstrous ZQN creatures begin to take over Taiwan. Back in Japan, our three key survivors must help each other heal up mentally and physically, as Hiromi's mysterious affliction continues to evolve and Kurusu's gang bikes across the country rescuing survivors! Collects two of the original Japanese volumes into one Dark Horse edition - to catch you up with manga's strangest zombie apocalypse quicker!

Softcover, 432 pages, full color.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Toudai. Art and cover by Jiro Heian. Character Design by Ochau. Translated by Jessica Latherow. Adapted by Lora Gray. When you get summoned to another world, things are supposed to go a certain way: become a hero, battle monsters, and slay demons, right? But when Kaito gets his summons, things are a little different. First off, he's not even the hero... but it doesn't matter, because the world he's been thrust into is at peace. With nothing better to do, Kaito finds himself taking it easy in this unexpectedly mellow fantasy world. Now he can breakfast with its beautiful denizens, learn magic with the help of a spunky demon girl, go to barbeques, and so much more! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 172 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kia Asamiya. The advent of the third Junk brings a new reign of terror to Tokyo as the white Junk is overpowered by its superior technology. Meanwhile, Hiro goes to Okinawa to visit Ryoko, who is recuperating from the kidnapping incident. As they come to terms with each other, will Hiro find what he is missing in his life? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Toufu. Translated by M. Fulcrum. Adapted by Jeffery Thomas.

Ten years ago, the hero Max defeated the Demon Lord. In order to regain his power, the Demon Lord went into a deep slumber...but when he awakens, his body is only a chibi version of its fearsome form. Now curious to see what his enemy is up to, the Demon Lord visits Max, only to discover the mighty hero living in a dirty one-room apartment. The Demon Lord decides to move in with Max and help his old enemy become a formidable opponent once more!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Age 15+

Cover price $12.99.

Issue #5. Reprints Secret Wars by Jim Shooter and Alpha Flight by John Byrne. 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 30 pages, partial color.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Based on the story by Kouhei Horikoshi. Adapted by Anri Yoshi. Translated by Caleb Cook.

It's time for class 1-A to start getting ready for the end-of-the-year holidays. As excited as everyone is for Christmas, New Year's Eve, and the New Year itself, preparing means undertaking a big winter cleaning. The unsuspecting students get a big surprise when their cleaning leads to a crazy discovery. There's only one way to find out where the mysterious entrance they uncover leads to-and that means rustling up some Plus Ultra spirit and venturing inside!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 288 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For teen audiences

Cover price $10.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kouhei Horikoshi.

News flash! Parody series are pretty embarrassing to the main series' protagonists! And this final volume of the My Hero Academia parody series goes Plus Ultra with its Gag Quirk to explore new horizons of humiliation! If nothing else, you gotta check out Bakugo's pretty boy makeover. But if he's not amused, will anyone get the last laugh?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 136 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Matsuri Akai. Art and cover by Hiroyuki Aigamo. Character Design by Tozai. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian. Akira was summoned to a world of swords and sorcery along with his entire high school class, where they obtained fantastical powers beyond their wildest dreams. But not all was as it seemed. After being betrayed by the king who summoned them, Akira is on the run, framed for the death of his dear friend and marked for elimination. Now, after several adventures, Akira and his elven companion Amelia have arrived on the continent of Brute, the home of the beastfolk. It's also the home of the world's greatest blacksmith, and in order to repair his jet-black katana, Akira will need to secure his aid. It won't be easy; hidden dangers lie ahead, including the toughest adversaries Akira's faced so far! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $13.99.

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The invading Olgom battalion overwhelms most of the Nebulous Mirage's defenses! With the Goddess departed to fend off more Olgom cruisers, it is now up to Ronen, the Manowar warrior girls, and Nielrich's valiant crew to repel the rest of the lethal boarding party-especially their deadliest member, the being known as the Vorrak. Impervious to conventional weapons, it can destroy them all! Will Ronen survive to reuinite with his mother? Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Dennis Mallone. Art by Dell Barras. Featuring a brand-new PSYCHE adventure! Guest-starring FLARE! 52 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $9.50.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight (2000) #24-29. Written by Ryo Mizuno. Art by Masato Natsumoto. The destructive forces of Marmo are on one side and the noble forces of Valis are on the other. Can Spark and his friends rescue Neece before the forces of evil use her to resurrect the Goddess of Destruction? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Aneko Yusagi. Art and cover by Aiya Kyu.

Naofumi is off to the Cal Mira islands, where he plans to continue leveling up. Soon after arriving he meets a mysterious young man named LArc Berg. But how will this curious new character impact Naofumis adventures? Surrounded by mystery and intrigue, Glass makes her second appearance. Aneko Yusagi's epic fantasy continues in volume 5!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 402 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.95.

This five-issue anthology series focuses 15 different super heroes who appear in 5 different adventures. The adventures stem from the origins of a super team to the romance of two teen superheroes. 6 1/2-in. x 10-in., 32 pages, B/W. Cover price $2.50.

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Stories, art and cover by Scott Mills. An anthology of stories from cartoonist Scott Mills, some of which involve seamonsters and superheroes, slice-of-life adventures, or random observations. This issue features Far Cry, a self-contained, issue-length story about five people and their intersecting lives... and loves. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Rebecca Thompson, Ph. D. Art by Kerry G. Johnson. "Turbulent Times" Lucinda Hene began life as the most ordinary of children. She did fairly well in school and was on the swim team but she longed to stand out. Child of brilliant laser scientists, Lucinda dreamed of being more than normal, of being extraordinary. Then one day it happened. She felt something inside her begin to change. She changed from normal Lucinda Hene to the powerful Spectra, a super hero with the powers of a laser. To unlock the mystery of her past and her powers Spectra must defeat the most evil of super villains, the beautiful yet deadly Miss Alignment. 6 1/2-in. x 10-in., Full Color. FIRST PRINTING

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Deep Space Nine and Beyond!"

By Ben Robinson and Marcus Reily.

Showcasing the concept art behind the Deep Space 9 station itself, the U.S.S. Defiant and dozens more ships from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, considered by many to be the best of the Star Trek series. The fifth in the series of Star Trek: Designing Starships is built around original production art and extensive interviews with the station and ships' designers, explaining exactly how the ships came into being.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 200 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.95.

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Written by Dan Taylor. Art by Chris Fason. Cover by Dave Crosland. Lights, camera, action! Realities collide at The Hideout Bar & Grill when the super hero duo of Night Ranger and Scout clash as they infringe on each other's individual moments in the spotlight of reality television. Are these two super heroes actually for real? 32 pages, B&W. (Note: "Hero Happy Hour" on cover and indicia.) Cover price $3.00.

DC b&w reprints. Cover price $0.50.