Secret comic books issue 7

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Written by Gail Simone. Art by Dale Eaglesham and Tom Derenick. Cover by Dale Eaglesham. A new epic begins, and a major turning point in the life of Black Alice gets underway! With the world drained of all its arcane energies, the great mages of the DC Universe gather to learn who-or what-is responsible. The answer points to the Secret Six's most powerful member, and it's going to drag the team into unfamiliar territory: the realm of magic. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

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Canadian Edition with $1.00 cover price. 1st appearance of Spider-Woman II (Julia Carpenter). "Berserker!" Part 7 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Introducing Marvel's newest super-hero, Spider-Woman, a refugee from the displaced Denver, Colorado (NOTE: The Beyonder created Battleworld from pieces of hundreds of worlds from across the universe, Denver was one of those pieces). Plus, when the villains dump the Wasp's lifeless body into the heroes' camp, the Savage She Hulk decides to pay the bad guys a visit for some payback. But, has the emerald heroine finally bitten off more than she can chew? Cover price $1.00.

"Shoulds and Should Not Hints on Beauty," script by Madame DeWinter; Humorous beauty tips. "My Fatal Weakness," art by Frank Frollo; Newlyweds Tom and his wife are hired as a butler and "practical nurse" for wealthy invalid Roge; Roger and Mrs. Shane begin an affair; to get Tom out of the way, they frame him for robbery; However, Roger hires a new nurse and Mrs. Shane discovers shes going to be accused of a crime just as her husband was. "Flames Fed My Foolish Heart," art by John Belfi; College student Dottie is tired of having no dates; She calls various boys for dates: Jim mooches money from her; Bill gets drunk and grabby; Frank tries to kiss her but their rowboat overturns and hes exposed as a coward and a hypochondriac; On their way home, they see a car wreck. "Pick-Up Girl" text story. "The Curse of Being Misjudged," pencils by Bob Forgione, inks by Al Tyler; During World War II, lonely high school student Madge is raped by a soldier on leave; She gets a "loose" reputation among the male students; On a picnic with 3 boys and another girl, she is raped again; New student Douglas learns about this and beats up the boys. "My Undecided Soul," art by John Belfi; Rita leaves the city and goes to a small town in search of "decent husband material"; She turns down Steve and Tony, then meets Paul but discovers hes engaged to Wilma; Wilma says shell give up Paul if Rita will agree not to see Steve any more. "Love -- in the Old Days!"; 3 anecdotes about love in earlier times. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Sururi Gumen. Stories and art by Art Cappello, Francisco Pujalte, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Young couples face the romance and angst of married life after the honeymoon. A woman at the beach decides to try a little ruse to meet a handsome lifeguard on duty. John is a professor at a woman's college, and his wife feels inferior after hearing the intellectual conversations he has with his young, attractive students. The Boyish Charm; A Family Friend; Will He Ask?; Dumb Housewife; Bucks Bag. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani. Young couples face the romance and angst of married life after the honeymoon. Kirk finds his reputation as a ladies' man has preceded him so that Tess won't believe him, even though he really loves her. Marie dates other men to get back at her ex Tim, but he doesn't seem to care. In another story, Tim tries to avoid commitment, and he can sense that Terry wants to tie him down. The Great Lover; Our Last Date; Un-Innocent Victim; Romance Rushes Rose; Too Little Love; Girl-Shy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

(W) Claudio Sanchez, Peter David (A/C) Chris Burnham Some thought this day would never come - Wilhelm Ryan must answer for his crimes against the keywork! But even as the cruel dictator faces judgment, the war is not over! Claudio may deny his fate in the upcoming struggle, but his fate shall not deny him! The saga from Coheed and Cambria frontman Claudio Sanchez and comics legend Peter David continues. Cover price $3.99.

# on cover is 90268-211 November. Cover price $0.15.

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Stories by Archie Goodwin. Art and cover by Al Williamson. Pioneer reprints the late '60s run of the adventure strip (originally known as Secret Agent X-9), when it was called Secret Agent Corrigan and staffed by comics legends Goodwin and Williamson. Reprints Secret Agent Corrigan dailies May 1 - June 26, 1971. As Corrigan tries to take down Doctor Seven's anti-satellite laser, he is aided by LuShan, the beautiful agent of Seven who has fallen for Corrigan. Final issue of the series; followed by Official Secret Agent Album TPB (1989 Pioneer) #1-1ST . 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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(W) Jean-Pierre Pécau (A) Igor Kordey Our Lady of the Shadows. 1914: Almost a century has passed since the death of Napoleon at St. Helena. Though believed defeated, the archon Dyo and the revenant William reappear in Sarajevo, guiding the hand of a terrorist who will plunge Europe into flames. What are the true aims of the red brethren and the Archon of the Chalice? Will World War I mean the end of the world or the birth of another? Cover price $5.95.

Original, pre-Code romance stories from Canadian publisher Superior, often featuring a crime or mystery element and plentiful good-girl art. Sailor Mike is suffering from "war fatigue" when he goes to a benefit show for hospitalized soldiers and meets the woman who changes his life. Advice columnist Miss Martin gets a letter about George, who can't live down his "black sheep" reputation. Don't Ever Leave Me!; Heart for Hire; A Stranger's Kisses; Bride of His Choice. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Sal Trapani, Bill Molno, and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. Sheltered Alice finds love with Ted, but her family thinks there's something cold and standoffish about him. Kitty thinks Al has been killed in action, and believes she'll never date again, but the new guy in her life looks and acts an awful lot like Al. Helen weds two-fisted engineer Hank, "hard as nails, afraid of no man, devil-may-care," then is surprised that Hank has a hard time fitting in to corporate suburban society. Plus a PSA for church attendance. Ill-Fated; Dinner Date; Only a Wife; My Last Date; Accidental Meeting; True to Type; First Meeting; Model Husband; The Truth, Darling; Two Alone; Jealous; Success, My Love; They Haven't Changed a Bit!; Can You Forgive Yourself?; Career Kisses; Find the Strength for Your Life; Mortgaged Heart. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Couples wrestle with marital strife in this pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior that often features good-girl art. In a rare story featuring a female soldier (and some good-girl art), Gwyn is a WAC in postwar Germany who agrees to marry Rudy so he can emigrate to America. Martha knows her marriage to movie star Roger is a sham, but she can't help loving him anyway. Also featuring a vintage ad for the Rosary Cross of Seven Sorrows. Without Romance; Dangerous Moments; Honeymoon Hideaway; My Secret Bride. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Claudia runs an apple orchard and that doesn't leave her any time for love, until she meets handsome farmhand Ralph. Sharon goes to work as a cigarette girl at Club Miguelle so she can land a rich husband, but she hadn't reckoned on falling in love with sailor Danny. Successful businesswoman Beth returns to her hometown, and finds that handsome old flame Ward is now managing the store that she's supposed to audit. Challenge to Love; Only for You; My Vagabond Heart. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Canadian Price Variant with $1.00 cover price. Part 7 of 9. "Charge of the Dark Brigade!" Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Al Milgrom and Steve Leialoha. As the Beyonder contemplates his next move, the sinister creature known as Mephisto rallies every single super villain on Earth into an army of evil and sets them against his foe. The only thing standing in their the way and the Beyonder's death is the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing (no pun intended). Featuring the Thing vs. every single Marvel super villain. Story continues in New Mutants #36, Amazing Spider-Man #273, Uncanny X-Men #202, Defenders #152, and Spectacular Spider-Man #111. Cover price $1.00.

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Marvel Universe Comic Packs action figure reprint. Originally came packaged with Iron man & Spider-Woman. 1st appearance of Spider-Woman II (Julia Carpenter). "Berserker!" Part 7 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Introducing Marvel's newest super-hero, Spider-Woman, a refugee from the displaced Denver, Colorado (NOTE: The Beyonder created Battleworld from pieces of hundreds of worlds from across the universe, Denver was one of those pieces). Plus, when the villains dump the Wasp's lifeless body into the heroes' camp, the Savage She Hulk decides to pay the bad guys a visit for some payback. But, has the emerald heroine finally bitten off more than she can chew?

Women's magazine with articles and fiction. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Women's magazine with articles and fiction. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Women's magazine with articles and fiction. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Women's magazine with articles and fiction. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Women's magazine with articles and fiction. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Women's magazine with articles and fiction. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Whitman edition. Photo cover, Cover price $0.15.

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Li'l Bad Wolf & the Secret of the Woods Mini Comic. Wheaties 1950-51 32-page promotional comic, 6-7/8 x 3-1/8, Issue #D-7. An original set of 8 mini comics cost 15c plus one Wheaties box top. Four sets of 8 were made, Series A, B, C and D.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas, and Sal Trapani. Romantic drama is never so dramatic as it is during the teen years. Carny Al and trapeze artist Marie are in love, but Marie wants to settle down somewhere off the road, and Al loves being a carny. When a mob boss tries to get handsy with manicurist Jane, elevator operator Bruce comes to her rescue, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. In another Sinnott story, Janet and Fred struggle to make a life together despite their impoverished neighborhood. Love on a Budget; The Grass Looks Greener; My Sunday Pitch; Along Came Romance; Easy Engagement; Stars in My Eyes. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Matt Baker and Dana Dutch. This issue was digest-sized. Young love with a whiff of scandal, in early romance comics from St. John that featured frequent art by Matt Baker. All the stories in this issue feature Matt Baker art: Betty is more interested in horses than men, until she meets Tipton, the ranch's new trainer. Sharon's lies about her risky romantic adventures seem harmless, until her friend Donna tries to follow Sharon's example. Aspiring models and best friends Beth and Cathy compete for the attentions of handsome photographer Doug. They Said I Was a Bad Influence; My Secret Romance; Too Busy for Kisses; Pride Made Me Love-Blind; Helen Blackwell's Advice; I Tried the "Easy Way." 5 1⁄2-in. x 7 1⁄2-in., 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Kent Blake in "Journey Into Terror" and two untitled stories. Back-up story "Prisoner of War." Two-page text story, "Plans For Disaster." Russ Heath cover. Cover price $0.10.

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Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art and Cover by Ryan Bodenheim and Michael Garland. 'ENDGAME' It's taken fifteen years of couples counseling. Forty barrels of ink. Six billion dollars… and a time machine to get to the epic conclusion of SECRET… and HERE IT IS! The death and resurrection of Steadfast. Someone lives. Someone dies. And, of course, someone loses a finger. Check out the final chapter of this modern spy thriller, SECRET #7: ENDGAME! Cover price $3.50.

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Canadian edition with $1.75 cover price. A look at the secret origin of Green Lantern Guy Gardner, guest-starring Hal Jordan, wherein the reason for Guy's 'damaged' psyche is revealed. Script by Steve Englehart, art by Ernie Colon & Rodin Rodriguez. 18-page tale. Plus: The actions of the Phantom of the Fair and the Crimson Avenger spur the 'creation' of the Golden Age Sandman, whose origin is revealed in this 22-page tale. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, art by Mike Bair & Steve Montano. Cover by Brian Bolland. Cover price $1.75.

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Young married couples face romantic and domestic strife, with stories and art by the Iger Shop. Circus animal trainer Helen loves trapeze artist Eric, but sleazy ringmaster Jack wants her for himself, leading to a dangerous showdown in a lion cage. Mary loves Naval officer Bill, but her father, a ferry captain, doesn't want her dating sailors. War widow Ginny is shocked when her daughter starts dating Bill, an old flame of Ginny's. Green Eyes; Circus Sweetheart; Goodnight, Sweetheart; I Am a Sailor's Girl!; Loving Two... Impossible?; Dear Miss Benson. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Written by Brian Joines and Jay Faerber. Art and Cover by Ilias Kyriazis and Ron Riley. DOUBLE-SIZED SERIES FINALE! The Front Line's world is rocked when the truth of Crosswind's deception comes out. Will any of them survive the intruder's final victory? It all ends here! 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Luthor's League of Super-Villains." Lex Luthor battles Wizard and proclaims himself the new leader of the Secret Society. Luthor enlists Matter Master and Felix Faust to help him against Superman, who is in Japan filming a Superman movie. Guest starring Hawkman, Hawkgirl, and Captain Comet. Script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bob Layton. Cover by Buckler and Josef Rubinstein. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 1st appearance of Spider-Woman II (Julia Carpenter). "Berserker!" Part 7 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Introducing Marvel's newest super-hero, Spider-Woman, a refugee from the displaced Denver, Colorado (NOTE: The Beyonder created Battleworld from pieces of hundreds of worlds from across the universe, Denver was one of those pieces). Plus, when the villains dump the Wasp's lifeless body into the heroes' camp, the Savage She Hulk decides to pay the bad guys a visit for some payback. But, has the emerald heroine finally bitten off more than she can chew? Cover price $0.75.

"Comics From Marvel Books" value 3-Pack sealed in original factory bag. Contains the following: Issues 7, 8, 9 from the original Secret Wars limited series. Includes the key issue #8 (first black costume/Venom symbiote suit). Cover price $1.69.

Pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior, featuring torrid melodrama. A female reporter smells a story when millionaire Jack Platt finds his affections torn between two beautiful women. Redheaded waitress Virginia dreams of luring handsome, rich customer Paul away from his stuck-up fiancee. Wanda struggles to recover from her friend Paula's tragic suicide - only to learn her new boyfriend was behind Paula's death! The Strangest Love!; Kiss and Kill!; Three to Make Trouble!; I Loved the Man I Hated! 36 pages, Full Color.

"Which Man For Margie" (art by Vince Colletta), "With Your Arms Around Me" (art by Mort Lawrence), "The World of Stella Shaw" (art by J. Makowski), "Love at First Kiss" (art by Jay Scott Pike), and a two-page text story, "A New Life for Liz." Colletta cover. Cover price $0.10.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Part 7 of 9. "Charge of the Dark Brigade!" Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Al Milgrom and Steve Leialoha. As the Beyonder contemplates his next move, the sinister creature known as Mephisto rallies every single super villain on Earth into an army of evil and sets them against his foe. The only thing standing in their the way and the Beyonder's death is the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing (no pun intended). Featuring the Thing vs. every single Marvel super villain. Story continues in New Mutants #36, Amazing Spider-Man #273, Uncanny X-Men #202, Defenders #152, and Spectacular Spider-Man #111. Cover price $0.75.

Drama melds with melodrama in an early romance comic from Fawcett. Sheila tries to put her life back together after a mental breakdown, but she fears that she will harm the man she loves. Angela wants Stan for herself, and she's willing to spread vicious rumors about her romantic rival, if that's what it takes. In a topical story for the era, Audrey sees the new United Nations building as a chance to date handsome diplomats, but she doesn't really believe in the organization. Plus profiles of actor John Derek and screen legend Kirk Douglas. And a comics version of a love poem by William Shakespeare. Breakdown; John Derek; It Was a Lover and His Lass; Scandal Was My Weapon; Romance on the Leash; Kirk Douglas; I Was a UN Girl. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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John Probe must hunt down the man who is called M.A.C.H. Zero...his predecessor gone bad. Is it Zero, or the Agency that's at fault? By Steve McManus, Alan Hebden, Alexander Lozano and Ramon Sola. Cover price $1.95.

Issue #7 - July 20-August 2, 1985. Reprints Secret Wars by Jim Shooter and Alpha Flight by John Byrne. 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 30 pages, partial color.