Cpl. Marks' first Christmas in Vietnam forces him to reassess his old beliefs in face of the war-torn reality around him in "'Tis the Season." Written by Doug Murray, with art by Mike Golden and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Golden. Cover price $0.75.

Cover by Mike Golden. "From Cedar Falls, With Love," script by Doug Murray, art by John Severin; CpL Ed Marks may be getting ready to end his tour of duty, but he's still got to go out on patrol; And while there, he witnesses the first use of the toxic defoliant, Agent Orange! 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Cpl Ed Marks may be getting ready to end his tour of duty, but he's still got to go out on patrol. And while there, he witnesses the first use of the toxic defoliant, Agent Orange! Written by Doug Murray, with art by Mike Golden and Bob Camp. Cover by Mike Golden. Cover price $0.75.

Story and cover by Mike Grell. Part 2 of 3. Art by Mike Grell, Dameon Willich and Mark Jones. Refusing to return to London after his mission has been compromised, James Bond uses all of his knowledge to get Edaine Gayla out from behind the Iron Curtain. He is sure of success until he learns that one of the worlds deadliest assassins is on their trail. 48 pages. Full color. Cover price $3.95.

"No One Escapes The Fury" When Wakes the War-Beast!, script by Alan Moore (billed as Al Moore), pencils by Steve Bissette, inks by Dave Gibbons; The Fury battles the Voidoid; Fury is an homage to both Spider-Man and Daredevil; Introduction of Commander Solo, a female Sgt. Fury. Commander Solo pin-up by Melinda Gebbie. The Fury pin-up by Steve Bissette. Cover price $1.95.

KEY! Origin of Doctor Fate & 1st appearance of Anubis, the Egyptian god of the dead. (Fine Condition) "Dr. Fate" Dr. Fate battles a living mummy. Includes recap of Fate's origin. Text page contains a Pasko bio plus Simonson self-portrait. Tarzan stars in a two-page Pom Poms candy ad with art by Joe Kubert. Batman and Robin star in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Captive Commissioner." Script by Martin Pasko, pencils and inks by Walt Simonson, cover by Joe Kubert. Cover price $0.25.

Below Zero Book 1; John Brosnan script; Kev Hopgood art; Glib letters. Cover price $2.95.

A.B.C. Warriors: Khronicles of Khaos #2. Fleet way / Quality Comics 1991. Cover price $2.95.

Written by Richard Bruning. Art and Cover by Andy and Adam Kubert. "The Man of Two Worlds" see Green Lantern (1st) #132 & Showcase #17 for more Adam Strange. Cover price $3.95.

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. Games Villains Play--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Marv Wolfman, art by Don Heck. Beware the Wildebeest. My Son--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dennis Jensen. Both stories feature heroes created by fans. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

In the wake of popular RPG games like Dungeons & Dragons, Adventures follows a group of "adventurers" along thier quests. Cover price $1.50

Limited Edition #1 (with different extra content than the Regular Edition). The Grail of Darkness: Chapter 1 - Written by Scott Behnke. Art by Kent Burles and Steve Stiles. Cover by Iain McCaig. The Temple of Baal presents the Adventurers and other mercenaries with an opportunity to gain enormous wealth. Characters in this story: Sultar; Shadolok; Nightwind; Bladehelm; Erikor; Avienne; Yerdik; Barak; Eyamma; Muldor; Armond Cres Hadrax; Coron. Plus: Background information and pin-ups for Barak (art by Duncan Smith), Avienne (art by Ritchie Lennox), Yerdik (art by Steve Stiles) and Belgur (art by Kent Burles). And: 1-page World of Anoria map by Ron Kasman. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Written by Michael Eury. Art by Dev Madan and Ande Parks Cover by Bruce Timm. Stanley and Milo take a vacation during the season . . . the hurricane season, that is! Their North Carolina dream vacation goes bust when Hurricane Diana comes rolling in, carrying with it a wave of destruction that includes Stanley's old foes Pretorious and Walter! But the fun doesn't stop there, as the Carolina coast gets a visitation from beyond the grave. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

New cover pencils by Stephen DeStefano, inks by Bruce Patterson. Breaking the Bank!, script by Mike W. Barr, art by Jim Aparo; The printing plates for Markovian currency have been stolen; The Outsiders track down the thief but are attacked by the Force of July. Grip of the Untouchables, Part Two, script by Mike W. Barr, art by Steve Lightle; Looker stops the Untouchables, a group of intangible thieves. Cover price $.75.

The mysterious costumed figure first hit the streets of Metropolis in Superman (1987) #60 and even the Man of Steel couldn't get a handle on him. Now he's back in the pages of this one-shot special! While Agent Liberty seems to share Superman's agenda, his motives and methods - and those of the secret organization for which he works - are somewhat suspect. Now it's time to learn Agent Liberty's origins and see his secrets revealed. Written by Dan Jurgens, with art by Dusty Abell, Jackson Guice, Steve Mitchell and Mike Machlan. Special cover with silver metallic ink by Jurgens and Guice. 52 pages. Cover price $2.00.

"The Ditch!" Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Larry Stroman and Mark Farmer. An all Jugger Grimrod issue means all ACTION! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

"Xenos!" Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Larry Stroman and Mark Farmer. A Harkion ghost ship, the hero of Raullun, and the Legion, what do these things have in common? They are all out to buy Grimrod a body bag. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Alita: Battle Angel Part Six # 4 comic is by Viz Media LLC, released in June 1996. Battle Angel Alita, known in Japan as Gunnm is a Japanese cyberpunk manga series created by Yukito Kishiro.

Variant cover. Group cover w/6 people and purple background (limited edition). A Black September title. Enter the Juggernaut! A new chapter in X-Men continuity as Professor Xavier's brother, the Juggernaut, leads a team of eXiled Marvel mutants and Ultra-heroes in the Ultraverse! Written by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by M.C. Wyman. Variant cover pencils by Dan Panosian. Cover price $1.50.

Cover art by Jerry Ordway. The End of the Beginning!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Mike Clark (pages 1-7) and Arvell Jones (pages 8-22), inks by Vince Colletta and Tony DeZuniga; The missing JSA'ers return from hyperspace and loose ends from Crisis are tied up as Mekanique explains her mission to the All-Stars, who aid her, not knowing that it would change the future she came from (and in essence start the post-Crisis history for the Squadron on the single earth). 32 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

"You can't tell the Forest for the Trees!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Craig Basfield, Mike Mignola, Steve Purcell, Terry Austin, and Whilce Portacio. When an alien plague starts to sweep across Canada it falls to Vindicator to halt this new threat to mankind. Cover price $0.75.

Reuben Flagg goes all out on a manhunt in his homicide investigation and finds the people responsible in "State of the Union – Part 3." Script and art by Howard Chaykin. Issue also has a text feature "The Origins of Independent Comics – Part 5" by Charles Meyerson. Cover price $1.00.

Damien breaks out of the military base and chases the freakish Crassus through the swamp. There they find a lavish estate where a decadent jet-set crowd pays for the privilege of an exhibition of...the grotesque. Written by Dave Louapre, with art by Vince Locke. Photo cover by Stan Gaz and Richard Bruning. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.95.

KEY! 1st cover appearance of Amethyst - FN Condition Cover art by Ernie Colón. "The Birthright", script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Ernie Colón; Reaching 13 years old is a milestone in life, especially in the case of Amy Winston; Amy discovers many hidden truths about her past, foremost that she is actually the Princess Amethyst who comes from a world much different from her own, the Gemworld, far removed in time and space from planet Earth; Her eventual return to her family will not be without surprises and challenges. Dungeons & Dragons card game ad. Star Wars Jedi Arena video game ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

The regular series wraps everything up as Amethyst makes the ultimate sacrifice in this extra-length tale by Keith Giffen, Mindy Newell, Ernie Colon and Pablo Marcos. Plus: A surprise short by Len Wein and acclaimed European artist Esteban Maroto! Cover by Colon. Cover price $1.25.

Introducing Flaw and the Child in "Apocalypse!" Castle Amethyst is destroyed and a royal leader dies as the new villains bring chaos to the Gemworld! Plot by Keith Giffen, dialogue by Mindy Newell, art and cover by Ernie Colon and Karl Kesel. Cover price $0.75. (FN Condition)

In the explosive aftermath of BLOODBATH comes ANIMA. Sixteen-year-old Courtney Mason is the reluctant New Blood adventurer who has a creature of incredible power and unfathomable intent living within her, a being of violence and vengeance known only as Animus. Now Anima may just be the most powerful force on Earth! Anima's exploits begin in Gotham City, where a street gang's savage attack on a young girl demonstrates that Courtney can never regain her old life. ANIMA is filled with hard-hitting super-hero action, with a solid mix of magic, horror and real-life dilemmas. Written by science-fiction authors Paul Witcover and Elizabeth Hand, with art by Malcolm Davis and Chris Ivy. Cover by Davis. New Format. Cover price $1.75.

The events of ZERO HOUR hit Anima hard as she becomes physically separated from Animus. And while Animus fights for his life against a deadly minion of the Nameless One, Anima searches for a way back into the Arkana for a confrontation with Eris, her malevolent opposite. Written by Paul Witcover and Elizabeth Hand, with art by Brent Anderson and Will Blyberg. Cover by Steve Crespo and Blyberg. New Format. Cover price $1.95.

The secret of the mysterious ape-man begins to unravel when Nowhere Man makes an enlightening trip into the jungle, while the Angel Mob gets into more trouble. Written by Peter Milligan, with art by Chas Truog and Mark Farmer. Cover by Brian Bolland. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Cover pencils by Walter McDaniel, inks by Scott Koblish. Crucible of Power, Part Two: Circuits of Vengeance, script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Paris Karounos, inks by Matt Banning, Vincent Evans, Yancey Labat, and Rodney Ramos; Brace has taken the Annex armor from Alex; However, Dr. Barto has a new device, that when inserted in Alex's body, will allow him to recreate the armor by just imagining it. Spotlight on The Secret Defenders. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.75.

KEY!! 1st appearance of Charybdis. Aquaman is back in a new series as he is haunted by intense nightmares of a dark figure claiming to be his father. Then Aqualad returns, seeking the Sea King's help in locating a sunken nuclear submarine. This leads to a fierce batle with the villainous Charybdis, whose powers are stronger than Aquaman's...and who holds hostage someone who will come to mean a lot to the Sea King - Dolphin. Written by Peter David, with art and cover by Martin Egeland and Brad Vancata. Cover price $1.50.

Drowned Earth: Part 4 of 4 - Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Francis Manapul and Howard Porter. Cover by Francis Manapul. #42. 'DROWNED EARTH' finale! Aquaman faces the truth behind Atlantis' past and must find a way to reclaim the power of his birthright or watch the floodwaters drown everything he has ever loved! With the world at stake and the Justice League on their last sea legs in their battle against the Ocean Lords, Arthur makes the ultimate sacrifice to return balance to land and sea! 48 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Direct Edition. Arion's spirit faces conflict in a mystical realm while his body back on Earth, possessed by an evil spirit, battles his friends, Lady Chian and Wynnde, in "Star Spawn - Sun Death." Script by Paul Kupperberg and art by Jan Duursema. Cover price $0.60.

He lives on the 13th floor of New York's Carney Hall Building, crammed into a tiny room filled with memorabilia. He makes a living scamming tourists at 3-card monte and chess and makes his friends among the denizens of Washington Square Park and the Lower East Side. He's ARION THE IMMORTAL, once the most powerful sorcerer of them all, not to mention the King of the World. But now he's just another old man in the street of the city, taking his pleasure in the company of young Amanda and delighting in shortchanging his arch-nemesis, the Lord of Chaos, now a deli owner on New York's Lower East Side. Yep, the Immortal's life was pretty quiet and complete...until Darkworld fell asleep again, to dream the Dream that gave birth to Atlantean magic, forcing the Immortal to leave the quiet of his present existence and take up the mantle of the old days. Written by Paul Kupperberg, with art by Ron Wilson and Jerry Acerno. Cover by Randy DuBurke. Cover price $1.50.

"Dire Streets" - Eddy Donovan's got his share of enemies -- and even more dangerous friends -- on the dark and violent streets of New York. As Eddy learns the truth about his father's gangster past, he's faced with some deadly choices. Meanwhile, Uncle Mitch the fixer makes a big mistake, and there's a high-powered hitman on the streets -- on rollerblades! Story, art and cover by Bob Hall. Suggested for Mature Audiences. B&W. Cover price $2.95.

A different approach to war comics! 4 sensational stories! From the Revolution -- to World War II -- to Vietnam! Featuring: 8 page story "To Trap a Traitor." In this tale, two months before D-Day, Sgt Libertini is parachuting into German territory with the rest of his team on a recon mission. However, his mind is not so much on the mission at hand as it is exposing one of his own men as being a Nazi agent. Written by Scott Edelman, with art by Ruben Yandoc. Plus: 4 page story "A Nasty Little Thing." In this tale, Lt. Harrigan is lucky at cards, horses, and girls. Why shouldn't a war be different? Written by Steve Utley, with art by Dick Ayers. Also: 6 page story "Free Fire Zone." In this tale, Mike and Pepper are two Marines manning an observation post somewhere in Vietnam. When they spy movement in the free-fire zone they are charged to watch, they call in an artillery strike. After the strike they discover the movement wasn't what they thought it was. Written by Bob Groll, with art by Frank Redondo. And: 5 page story "Easy Money." In this tale, Captain Latham rounds up a crew in a local tavern to aid him in attacking a British merchant ship in a New Jersey harbor...using a whaling boat. Written by Bill Kelley, with art by Romeo Tanghal and David Hunt. Bonus tale: 2 page story "The Lighthouse War" (illustrated narrative detailing the non-fictional fight in 1836 at Cape Florida Lighthouse between local settlers and Seminole Indians) is written by David Michelinie, with art by Jerry Bingham and John Celardo. Cover by Joe Kubert. Cover price $0.50.

From the cataclysmic events of ZERO HOUR and following his appearance in Superman (1987) #95, it's the return of the Atom...a reborn hero with no clues to his past, and an unwritten future! Now as the rejuvenated Ray Palmer searches for the truth of who and what he is, dark forces gather to steal a vital link to the Atom's past. Written by Tom Peyer, with art by Luke McDonnell and Doug Selogy. Cover by Brian Bolland. 68 pages. Cover price $2.95.

Story by Chris Dows and Colin Clayton. Art and cover by Wolfgang (Horus) Odenthal. A man finally tracks down the killer he has been stalking for decades. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

KEY!! Story titled 'The Kang Dynasty'. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The star-spangled avenger, Prince Namor, and Captain Marvel comb Avengers Mansion looking for their missing teammates! Where did they disappear to? The Black Knight, Hercules, and the Wasp are trapped in timeless limbo trying to catch the "chief council" Kang! However, an army of Dire Wraiths stands in their way! After battling through the savage beasts, the three avengers finally reach castle Kang! Inside the castle walls, the heroic trio finds the Growing Man, the 41st century Kang, the chief council Kang, and Ravonna! Help is on the way from Captain America, Captain Marvel, and the Sub-Mariner! But will they get there in time? Cameo appearance by the Space Phantom. Cover price $0.75.

"Beggars Would Ride!". Script by Walt Simonson. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Ravonna plucks a giant mechanical dinosaur from the time stream and sends it to attack Washington D.C.! Once Doctor Druid becomes aware of the Mechanisaurus Rex in the nation's capital, he sends the Mighty Thor to intercept it! But the good (and conniving) doctor doesn't want the thunder god to destroy it, he wants the dinosaur to destroy the thunder god! Who put this guy in charge?! During the battle against the futuristic dinosaur, Thor sends a call for help back to Hydro-Base! Dr. Druid stops She-Hulk from leaving for Washington, but the nearly immobile Black Knight manages to escape! Can the knight's 12th century ebony blade carve up a 41st century dinosaur? Meanwhile the council of Kangs finally realizes what Ravonna (aka Kang Nebula) is planning! And begin mobilizing to prevent her from acquiring the most powerful weapon in the universe! Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Doctor Druid, She-Hulk, and Thor. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

KEY!! 1st appearance of Mesozoic Kang, a reptilian variant of Kang. "Hearts of Oak…and Heads to Match!" Script by Walt Simonson. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. With the Avengers as her helpless pawns, Kang Nebula makes her move! Ravonna (calling herself Nebula) and Earth's Mightiest Heroes depart Hydro-Base in a quinjet…and fly into the time stream! Their destination? An ominous time bubble in the present day space-time continuum! Will the Avengers be able to penetrate the magnificent time bubble? And if yes, what will they find inside? Therein lies the mystery! Meanwhile, the three Kangs from the council of Kangs follow the quinjet in hot pursuit! Will they catch Nebula in time? The whole space-time structure of the universe is at stake! (Note: Possible cameo appearances by Clark Kent and Lois Lane on pages 2 and 3.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

"Inferno 2" Inferno crossover. Giant-Sized Anniversary Issue. Script by Walt Simonson. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. It's the tricentennial issue of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! And the all-out action begins in Central Park as Nanny places Franklin Richards in a red suit of armor and orders him to attack his parents! However with the recent arrival of Gilgamesh in Manhattan, the four heroes on the scene make short work of Nanny and Orphan-Maker and end their first crisis! But in the afterglow of victory, the demon lord N'astirh swoops in and grabs Franklin! So now Reed and Sue have to find their son all over again (and battle the Inferno demons wreaking havoc in New York City along the way)! During the search for Franklin, the emerging team of Avengers gains three allies! The Mighty Thor, the Growing Man, and Kang the Conqueror! Is Kang going to help his long-time foes? Yes, but only to ensure his own survival! Once the Growing Man leads the quintet of super-heroes to the World Trade Center, the final fight for Franklin takes place! The Captain, Gilgamesh, Thor, Mr. Fantastic, and the Invisible Woman vs. N'astirh and his demon horde! Atop the twin towers, will a new team of Avengers rise up from the ashes of Inferno? And restore the glory of days gone by? Avengers Assemble! Cameo appearances by the Black Knight, Goblin Queen, and S'ym. First backup feature: Three-page gallery of everyone who has been an avenger from issue 1 to issue 300; and a listing of the issues in which they appeared. Second backup feature: One-page gallery of the new support staff of Avengers Island. Third backup feature: Two-page biography of Jarvis. Fourth backup feature: One-page layout of Avengers Park (at the former site of Avengers Mansion). Second story: "The Coming of the Accursed Avengers!" Script by Ralph Macchio. Art by Walt Simonson. The origin of the Avengers as told from Loki's perspective. New Avengers Lineup: The Captain, Gilgamesh, Thor, Mr. Fantastic, and the Invisible Woman. 64 pages Cover price $1.75.

KEY!! 1st cameo appearance of Lord Tantalus; 1st cameo appearance of Lord Khult. "Godlings and Gladiators" Script by Glenn Herdling. Art by Mike Gustovich (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. In the depths of Lemuria, Lord Ghaur has returned! And with Crystal, Sersi, Hercules, and Captain America under his control, the deviant high priest forms a new uni-mind to steal the Avengers' powers and souls! Meanwhile in the deviants' arena of death, Giant-Man and the Black Knight slug it out with Enigmo, Karkas, Ransak, and Red Bull…not realizing that these estranged deviants are actually here to rescue them! Fortunately though, Hank Pym and Dane Whitman shake off the effects of the deviants' brain mines and rally around Kro and his crew! Can Earth's Mightiest and Kro's finest send Lord Ghaur down to defeat once again? 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Double-size issue. Direct Edition. Guest-starring Thena and Sprite. Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Wraparound Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. Finally it's here! The senses-shattering conclusion to the epic Gatherers storyline! In the heart of New York City, Earth's Mightiest Heroes lay it all on the line to derail Proctor's diabolic plan to destroy the prime reality! With his eternal victory drawing near, Proctor siphons the powers of Sersi and Ute (the aging Watcher) and creates an energy vortex to collapse all realities! On countless alternative Earths, Proctor and his Gatherers have always triumphed over the Avengers! But on this Earth, the relationships among Dane, Sersi, Crystal, and Pietro are different and unique! Will the power of love be the difference between life and death for all existence? A sensational story with a poignant ending! Final appearance of Proctor. Second story: "A Bigger Man Than I..." Script by Benjamin Raab. Pencils by Yancey Labat. Inks by Maria Beccari. Hank Pym undergoes a virtual reality psychological evaluation! Giant-Man's trip into his subconscious should not necessarily be dangerous, but the virtual ants have other ideas! Third feature: One-page pin-up of Captain America by Tom Palmer. Fourth feature: One-page pin-up of Deathcry by Steve Epting. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Black Widow, Captain America, Crystal, Giant-Man, Hercules, Quicksilver, Sersi, and Thunderstrike. 48 pages. Cover price $2.50.

"The Inhuman Condition" Script by Joey Cavalieri. Art by Grant Miehm. Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. The battle against Proctor and the Gatherers is over, and the Black Knight is gone too. So now the inhuman elemental must pick up the pieces and makes decisions about her future. But before Crystal makes any big changes, she reflects on an adventure that took place a few months ago…when in the dark of night, a fellow inhuman named Sporr knocked out her window in need of help! Two new villains, Janissary and Terrigene, targeted Sporr and captured his host body in order to sample his DNA! But Crystal bravely flew to the Andes and rescued her friend! Will Crystal be able to draw from that experience and chart a new course for her life? Cameo appearance by Luna. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

"Avengers Assembled" Part 8 of the Atlantis Attacks storyline. Guest-starring the Fantastic Four and the Hulk. Script by Michael Higgins. Pencils by Ron Wilson. Inks by Mike Gustovich. Cover by John Byrne. Story continues from Daredevil Annual 5. Lord Ghaur and Llyra have succeeded in resurrecting Lord Set and the Serpent Crown! And now it's time for the next step in their diabolical plan! An all-out attack on the surface world by the legions of Atlantis! Attuma, the ruler of Atlantis, send his armies to attack four military bases on the east coast of the United States! But an awesome collection of super-heroes stands ready to oppose Attuma and his Atlantean hordes! First, the Black Panther, Invisible Woman, Mr. Fantastic, and She-Hulk battle Lord Arno and Orka on Long Island! Second, the Hulk, Scarlet Witch, Human Torch, Sersi, and Wonder Man attack Tyrak in Virginia! Third, the Black Widow, Wasp, Hawkeye, Hank Pym, Tigra, and Thor clash with U-Man and his forces at Fort Hamilton! And in the final engagement, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Iron Man, Mockingbird, and the Vision fight Warlord Krang and his oceanic invaders at Cape Canaveral! Thanks to great teamwork, four battles equal four victories for the Avengers and their friends! So does this mean the threat of the Serpent Crown is over? Or have the Avengers inadvertently done exactly what Lord Ghaur and Llyra wanted them to? Cameo appearances by the Sub-Mariner, Moondragon, Rick Jones, Viper, and the Thing. First backup story: "The Initiation of Quasar" Guest-starring Firelord. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Chris Ivy. After the defeat of Super-Nova, the shield-slinger offers Quasar membership into the Avengers. During his tryout Quasar gets into an impromptu fight with Firelord. Cameo appearance by the Fantastic Four. Second backup story: "Cap's Avengerability Analysis" Script by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Paul Ryan, Mark Bright, Kieron Dwyer, Don Hudson, Kevin Maguire, Chris Ivy, and Lee Weeks. The star-spangled avenger reviews the pluses and minuses of his long-time teammates. Third backup story: "Manifest Destiny" Script by Peter Sanderson. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Keith Williams. The 8th chapter of the history of the Serpent Crown recaps how Paul Destine found the crown and subsequently fought Prince Namor in Sub-Mariner (1st series). 64 pages Cover price $2.00.

Created by John Legend. BadAxe # 1 is published by Adventure Comics and was released October 1989. Cover price $2.25

The Badger has to get to a temple on an island in the South China Sea in order to be cured on the delayed death touch that he received and he has a lot of obstacles in his way in "Kill or be Killed." Script by Mike Baron and art by Bill Reinhold. Issue also has "Tales from the Clonezone – The Audit" with script by Mike Baron and art by Alex Wald. Fine Condition. Cover price $1.75.

Our intrepid heroes are battling for their lives against the awesome power of the Harvester. In the aftermath, Gully comes face to face with the mysterious man who's been pursuing her since the very first issue! This is one confrontation you will never forget! Cover price $2.50

"Exodus!" Based on the TV series created by Glen Larson. Adapted by Roger McKenzie. Art by Ernie Colon. The last survivors of the human race are on a quest across the galaxy in search of their ancestral home, a planet called Earth. But a race of machines, the Cylons, is hunting them down and will not stop until every last human has been exterminated! NOTE: One-page Hostess ad, "Spider-Man Puts Himself in the Picture!" Cover price $0.35.

"Exodus!" Based on the TV series created by Glen Larson. Adapted by Roger McKenzie. Art by Ernie Colon. The last survivors of the human race are on a quest across the galaxy in search of their ancestral home, a planet called Earth. But a race of machines, the Cylons, is hunting them down and will not stop until every last human has been exterminated! Fine condition. Cover price $0.35.

Cover art by Rob Liefeld. War of Eden (part 4 of 4), script by Rob Liefeld and Robert Napton, art by Hector Gomez; Baltar's fleet attacks the humans; Sheba shoots Apollo; The Seraphs save the day by bringing the Battlestar Pegasus and Commander Cain across to Earth; Adama finally dies. This series is followed by Battlestar Galactica: The Enemy Within. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Cover art by Hector Gomez. The Enemy Within (part 2), script by Rob Liefeld, Robert Napton, and Greg Aronowitz, art by Hector Gomez; Ares gains the trust of all, biding until he can sabotage the temporal overdrive and kill Dr Wilker, the only one who can rebuild it. Dr Wilker is revealed to be an android. Battlestar Galactica Timeline. 36 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

Ares, Apollo, and Starbuck cover. Cover art by Hector Gomez. The Enemy Within (part 3), script by Rob Liefeld, Robert Napton, and Greg Aronowitz, art by Hector Gomez; Dr. Wilker's cybernetic brain is probed to reveal that Ares is the bad guy; The crew chases Ares while the Cylon ships begin their attack. Starbuck is lost when he lures Ares into an escape pod and has it ejected. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

The dense duo become golf caddies! Written by Glenn Herdling. Art and cover by Rick Parker. Cover price $1.95.

Written by Chuck Dixon;ART AND COVER BY Butch Guice. Part 3 of the 3-part "History Lesson!" It's Viking action just the way your parents described it! As the raging hordes close in on Canary and her unlikely allies, the Ravens, Oracle tries desperately to pierce the misty veil of time to contact her missing colleague. But if she succeeds, then not only will Canary be saved, but Cheshire will return to the present as well, where she'll murder several helpless S.T.A.R. Labs employees! Either way, Canary can't win! FC, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; Art by Michael McDonnell & Rodney Ramos. COVER BY J.G. JONES. It's star-crossed love and the gentle art of...stalking your friends?!? Jason Bard, detective extraordinaire, is called in to track the movements of Black Canary. But who called him onto the case, and why? And speaking of Canary, who's that tall, dark stranger she seems to have formed a special friendship with? We'll give you a hint: He's old. He's really, really old. Featuring gorgeous guest-pencils by newcomer Michael McDonnell. FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Cam Smith. One Man Posse, script by John Ostrander, pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Cam Smith; As Bishop begins to track down Mountjoy, Shard tries to convince him to kill the villain as a true officer of the XSE would do while Xavier campaigns for a less lethal form of justice. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

The Black Condor was created to have meta-human powers in an experiment conducted by a secret organization...headed by his own ruthless grandfather! That organization's agenda is to bring the world into an elevated, yet despotic future. But the Black Condor prefers to be a part of the present, even if it means being a loner, a fugitive, pursued by the very people who created him...created him to fly! Now the Black Condor has to try to carve out a life for himself in his new hometown of Philadelphia, even as he tries to avoid the two events that could wreck his life: capture by the people who created him to fly...and becoming a super-hero! And that's not easy to do, what with the Jersey Devil stalking a gang of bank robbers and their hostages...drawing a reluctant Black Condor into the confrontation! Written by Brian Augustyn, with art and cover by Rags Morales. Cover price $1.25.

Black Orchid travels to England and is ensnared by a witch-hag named Black Annis, who prevents the Orchid from securing an interdimensional portal that has remained untended since the death of its guardian nymph. Written by Dick Foreman, with art by Rebecca Guay and Stan Woch. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.95.

Final issue. 'A Twisted Season.' In the shocking series climax, Suzy and Black Orchid are reunited in New York City's Central Park where they face each other in a deadly final conflict that will determine what the future holds for each of them. Written by Dick Foreman, with art by Rebecca Guay and Stan Woch. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. Mando Format. Cover price $2.25.

Written by Daniel Kibblesmith. Art by Ricardo Lopez Ortiz. Cover by Ryan Benjamin and Rain Beredo. THE DRAMATIC CONCLUSION: EVERYONE DIES! Or at least one person will come very, very close to dying! Probably! It's hard to tell with these team-up books! But one thing's for sure: This is the end. And there's a reason Wade Wilson is known as DEADpool. Will he obtain the Vibranium he needs to save Willie Lumpkin's life? Will the Black Panther chase immortality to stop him? Will Wade's teleporter ever work properly? Find out here! 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Breakdown: Part 2 of 3 - Written by Devin Grayson and Greg Rucka. Art and Cover by Scott Hampton. Natasha Romanova isn't ready to let go of her mantle of Black Widow -- but is she willing to kill Yelena Belova to keep it? That's what Daredevil must figure out as Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. close in! Characters in this issue: Black Widow I [Natasha Romanova]; Black Widow II [Yelena Belova]; Daredevil; Nick Fury; General Stelyenko. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Written by Jen Soska and Sylvia Soska. Art by Flaviano. Cover by Clayton Crain. BLOODY, BLOODY BLACK WIDOW! Black Widow came to Madripoor looking for trouble - and boy has she found it! With a lead on the worst men in Madripoor, Natasha cuts a swath through the island's underworld, leaving bodies in her wake. An assassin, a ballerina and an Avenger walks into the Princess Bar. Tyger Tiger says, 'Hey, Natasha.' Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Written by Devin Grayson and Greg Rucka. Art and Cover by Scott Hampton. The thrill-a-minute conclusion to this fully-painted series! As the final showdown between Yelena and Natasha nears -- and with Daredevil and S.H.I.E.L.D. standing between the two women -- the true stakes are revealed. But will Natasha save Yelena...or will she destroy the younger Black Widow? Characters in this issue: Black Widow I [Natasha Romanova]; Black Widow II [Yelena Belova]; Daredevil; Nick Fury; General Stelyenko. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Blackmoon -- Blue Knight. Story, art and cover by James C. Hallett. A post-apocalyptic time-travel adventure from notorious indie publisher Solson, the company run by the son of Marvel comics veteran Sol Brodsky. In the past, Blackmoon stops a bank robbery, and soon discovers he has saved his own father's life. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

KEY!! Blade vs Dracula. Blade confronts the dark lord, Dracula, in a vampire-infested night club. And the dance of the undead is nothing compared to the rug-cutting Blade is going to do. Also, more revelations on the mysterious Bible John, as well as clues to the secret of Dracula himself. Written by Ian Edginton. Art by Doug Wheatley and Chris Ivy. Cover price $1.95.

"Family Matters!" Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Ron Wagner. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bill Sienkiewicz. One time super star stuntman and former Spirit of Vengeance, Johnny Blaze has reached rock bottom. His life is in utter disarray. But when his family is threatened, Blaze returns to the world with a vengeance! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.75.

Cover pencils by Christopher Taylor, inks by Andy Lanning. Episode One All Shook Up, script by Charles Moore, pencils by Christopher Taylor, inks by Andy Lanning; It's the Real World superhero style as Hollywood producer Jeremy Baxter bankrolls seven of the New Bloods to form a team while being filmed for the public--both publically and privately. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Cover pencils by Christopher Taylor, inks by Andy Lanning. Episode Two: Blue Hawaii, script by Charles Moore, pencils by Christopher Taylor, inks by Andy Lanning; The Blood Pack stops the Demolition Team in Germany, but only just barely; As the team unravels, they get a new mission: go to Hawaii to help Superboy evacuate people stuck on an island with an active volcano on it. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Cover pencils by Christopher Taylor, inks by Andy Lanning. Episode Three: Viva Las Vegas, script by Charles Moore, pencils by Christopher Taylor, inks by Andy Lanning; During a convention in Las Vegas, the Pack learns that all of their missions thus far have been part of an elaborate alien invasion--one that Loria discovered when she was killed. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Cover pencils by Christopher Taylor, inks by Andy Lanning. Episode Four: Its Now Or Never, script by Charles Moore, pencils by Christopher Taylor and Mark Campos, inks by Andy Lanning and Dan Davis; The Blood Pack decides to fight against the alien races that brought them together before the world dies; They also discover that Loria's consciousness is trapped in an alien body, and she proves to be the key to the Pack's victory. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

KEY! 1st team appearance of The Blood Syndicate: Brickhouse, Fade, Wise Son, Tech-9, Flashback, Holocaust, DMZ Direct Edition. $1.50 cover price - Rob Chaplik, a reporter for the Dakota Chronicle, ventures onto Paris Island, "the most dangerous municipality in America," to chase down rumors of a new element in Dakota's gang culture. She finds the Blood Syndicate possessing superhuman abilities and more brutally lethal than she thought possible. Now Rob accompanies the Syndicate as they wage a violent, super-powered assault on a local "crack factory." This journey through an urban nightmare makes quite an adventure for Rob, until she becomes a victim of violence herself. Written by Dwayne McDuffie and Ivan Velez, Jr., with art by Trevor Von Eeden and Andrew Pepoy. Covers for both direct market and newsstand editions by Denys Cowan and Jimmy Palmiotti. Cover price $1.50.

Collector's Edition Polybagged. BAGGED with trading card $2.95 cover price. Rob Chaplik, a reporter for the Dakota Chronicle, ventures onto Paris Island, "the most dangerous municipality in America," to chase down rumors of a new element in Dakota's gang culture. She finds the Blood Syndicate possessing superhuman abilities and more brutally lethal than she thought possible. Now Rob accompanies the Syndicate as they wage a violent, super-powered assault on a local "crack factory." This journey through an urban nightmare makes quite an adventure for Rob, until she becomes a victim of violence herself. Written by Dwayne McDuffie and Ivan Velez, Jr., with art by Trevor Von Eeden and Andrew Pepoy. Covers for both direct market and newsstand editions by Denys Cowan and Jimmy Palmiotti. #1DP contains: a 13" x 20" 4-color poster of the cover, a trading card produced in cooperation with SkyBox International and set 'B' (the second 4 parts) of a giant 16-piece color mural. Cover price $2.95.

Original cover price: $2.50. SHADOW WAR, Milestone's first crossover event, continues from Xombi (1994) #0 in this extra-sized issue. In the aftermath of their battle with the Demon Fox, a depleted Blood Syndicate finds its most personal secrets revealed as Sideshow and Iota of the Shadow Cabinet descend on them. Plus, Brickhouse and Third Rail start something big, and more is revealed about the ancient spirit Kwai. Continues in Static (1993 DC) #8. Written by Ivan Velez, Jr., with art by Chriscross and Shepherd Hendrix. Spot-varnished cover with a metallic fifth color ink by Walt Simonson. Cover price $1.50.

Red variant cover by Joseph A. Zyskowski. Pride: The Story of Brian Reace. Story by Steven V. Zyskowski. Art by Terral Lawrence and Julius Jackson. After the first successful year of Bloodfire, this special commemorative origin issue reveals the early years of Brian Reace. Also includes a cover gallery of all 12 issues of Bloodfire. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.50.

KEY! 1st full appearance of Ninjak, the world's greatest mercenary. Bloodshot continues to search for the cause of two airline disasters. He finds himself at odds with the Weaponeer's enforcer, Ninjak, who is searching for the same answers, but for different reasons. "The Unkindest Cut of All" is written by Kevin VanHook, with art by Don Perlin and John Dixon. Characters: Bloodshot; Cinder; Glyder; Ninjak [Colin King]; Murdock. Cover by Don Perlin and John Dixon. Cover price $2.25.

While stopping a mob-related drug deal, Bloodshot is caught in the explosion of a briefcase bomb. Shell-shocked and near-fatally wounded, he finds shelter in the home of a beautiful woman who hides a terrible secret. Will love turn into a tragedy? Can Bloodshot run away from his past? "Blood and Roses" is written by Kevin VanHook, with art by Michael Bair. Cover by Stu Suchit. Cover price $3.95.

An impending massacre of youth gangs at Wrigley Field brings Blue Beetle and the Question to the scene in "Gang War!" Part 3 of 3, continued from the previous issue. Script by Len Wein, pencils by Paris Cullins, inks by Dell Barras. Cullins/Terry Austin cover. Cover price $0.75.

Story and art by Angus McKie. Join Rusty Spade, metaphysical metal detective, as he confronts the woman who launched a thousand shady deals -- the Blue Lily herself! As Rusty gets dragged deeper and deeper into the dangerous world of interstellar finance, events around him grow ever stranger. His office has been invaded by a giant, his client is out to kill him, his best friend has been blown sky-high by forces unknown, and the only man who can help is confined to a mental hospital! But then, in an insane world, what better place to seek answers than an insane asylum?! FC. Cover price $3.95.

Bombast Lives! - Written by "Rascally" Roy Thomas (plot) & "Groovy" Gary Friedrich (script). Art by "Darlin'" Dick Ayers & "Big John" Severin. Cover pencils by Jack "King" Kirby. Special Image Comics guest star, the Savage Dragon! An earthquake shakes Chicago, and the first of Secret City's superheroes awakens! He's the hot-tempered human catapult called Bombast. He can hurl objects at incredible speed and with uncanny accuracy. This modern world baffles him. And worse, he has lost the memory of his all-important mission to save modern mankind from the doom that destroyed his civilization 15,000 years ago! Meanwhile, Chicago police officer Savage Dragon is out to place Bombast under arrest! Also featuring appearances by Nightglider and Captain Glory. Plus: "Bullpen Bios" of John Severin, Dick Ayers and Gary Friedrich, including photos of the three. And: Polybagged with a Kirbychrome trading card. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Booster takes the final, explosive battle to the 1000 in "War". Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script and pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Jurgens/DeCarlo cover. Cover price $0.75.

The real Booster helps Superman take on the Booster doppelganger in "Blind Obsession". Part 2 of 2, continued from Action Comics #594. Script and pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Roy Richardson. Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Superman guests. Jurgens/John Byrne cover. Cover price $1.00.

KEY! 1st appearance of Birds of Prey. Newstand Edition. Includes trading cards of Seahawk/Coldsnap & Kayo; "Battlefront" by Marat Mychaels (plot & art) & Eric Stephenson (script); Cover by Paul Scott; Battlezone, Coldsnap, Seahawk, Atlas, Thermal, Kayo, Stasis, The Factor, Birds of Prey app; Pin-up of Brigade; Cover price $1.95.

KEY!! 1st appearance and origin of Brute, a Neanderthal thawed from ice in the modern day; Former owner of Marvel Comics, Martin Goodman, wanted to get back into publishing and established Atlas Comics with characters like The Brute to replicate the success Marvel had with the Hulk; Veteran artist Mike Sekowsky did not respect the unoriginality of Atlas's creative direction and expressed his feelings on the page with the word 'SHIT' vaguely hidden in the letters/numbers 5H17 on the side of an airplane Cover art by Dick Giordano. Night of the Brute, script by Mike Fleisher, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Pablo Marcos; Origin story; The Brute is a Neanderthal who is thawed from a block of ice after thousands of years of entombment; character is similar to the Hulk. Cover price $0.25.

A comic by Tommy Yune. About a baby bear cub who is genetically altered in a laboratory accident and transforms into an anthropomorphic superhero. Published by Ursus Studios. released in November 1994. Cover price $2.95.

A new menace from the Canadian Rockies has reared its head, threatening everything and everybody that crosses its path. It's a menace so powerful, so evil, that only the toughest, most ruthless of super-heroes can ever hope to defeat it. That hero is THE BUTCHER. The Butcher is the newest hero in the DC Universe...and the most mysterious. Who is he? Where did he come from? There are answers to those questions...but don't expect them to come easily. Because nothing is ever easy for the Butcher. Written by Mike Baron, with art and cover by Shea Anton Pensa. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Top Cow Comics (W) Charles Holland (P/I) Dwayne Turner Blood. Gore. Demon waste and dead cops. That's what filled the room where Dolgen's Section X squad found Luther Washington. Dolgen wants answers. But Luther is a question wrapped in an enigma and shows no sign of wanting that to change. Dolgen will not quit. He can't. He is an engine of destruction made flesh who hunts and kills monsters. Dolgen is determined to find out who and what Luther Washington is. He will do this at all costs. Unless Daria has anything to say about it. And she will. FC 32pp Cover price $2.95.

No sooner has Tom Prentice wakened King Arthur in the year 3000 during an alien invasion, than the duo are heading to Stonehenge to find Merlin in "The Past and Future King!" Script by Mike W. Barr, art by Brian Bolland & Bruce D. Patterson. 2-page text piece by Barr on Camelot 3000: "What it is, and How it Came to Be." Cover by Bolland. Cover price $1.00.

Plastique and Captain Atom must work together to survive while on the run in Cambodia. Script by Cary Bates, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Bob Smith. Broderick cover. Cover price $0.75

The Power and the Glory - Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Steve Ditko. Cover by Jack Kirby & Frank Giacoia. Captain Glory was one of Gazra's greatest and most respected war leaders. Now the third and last of the Secret City superheroes to emerge from the Triad Cell must fulfill his ultimate mission -- save modern mankind from the doom that destroyed Gazra. He soon discovers that his mission has taken a terrible new twist. A small group of the Ninth Men led by General Ordis has also survived. But instead of helping, they seek to brutally conquer mankind and install themselves as the new rulers of Earth. Unless Captain Glory can first find and then join forces with Night Glider and Bombast, General Ordis will plunge mankind into a new unending Dark Age! Plus: "Giants in the Earth" article by Roy Thomas: a reminiscence and celebration of the Silver Age artists working on Topps Comics, including photos of Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers, John Severin and a self-caricature by Don Heck. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Cover pencils by Ed Benes, inks by Mike Sellers. Bitter Pills, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Ed Benes, inks by Mike Sellers; Captain Marvel battle X-Treme, and then they team up to take on Eric the Red. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

Cover art by Daerick Gross. In the Name of God?, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Daerick Gross, inks by Mike Sellers and Jeff Albrecht; Marv seeks vengeance against his cosmic "parole officer", the Godstalker! Can the Captain actually defeat a Celestial? 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

Cover art by Ed Benes. True Believers, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Ed Benes, inks by Joe Pimental; Marv is on a lifeless world--but the planet's inhabitants don't know they're dead! Can Cap convince them to shuffle off this mortal coil? 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

"Night of the Iguana Boys". Stories by Roy & Dann Thomas Art by Del Barris, ER Cruz and Howard Simpson. FC. Cover price $1.95

Written by EDDIE CAMPBELL & PETE FORD. Art by TIM HAMILTON, STEVE CARR & SHANE GLINES. Cover by JASON PEARSON. Fresh from its appearance in Out of the Vortex (1993) #5, super-team Catalyst, rallying behind its omnipotent leader Grace, has declared Golden City's secession from the United States; however, the government isn't rolling over and playing dead, as they're unleashing a full-scale military assault against the city and its heroes. It's the Agents of Change vs. the U.S. Armed Forces in this action-packed premiere issue! Cover price $2.00.

Final issue. It's the end of Catwoman as you knew her, as the series goes out with a bang! Selina may have beaten back the source of the inner demons that have plagued her, but that doesn't mean she's cured. Time is running out, and she's got to get out of Gotham ? quickly! Meanwhile, Deathstroke is in town, and he's got more than sight-seeing planned. FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

"Distant Sons" Script by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Pencils by Jim Calafiore. Inks by P.L. Palmiotti. Wraparound cover by Jim Calafiore. Following the events of Force Works 15, Century and his friends have departed Earth in the Broker's spaceship. They plan to return each one of the Broker's long-time prisoners to his or hers native planet! It's a noble quest indeed, but sadly many of the prisoners' homelands have long since been destroyed...including Century's. Meanwhile is his cell onboard the ship, the Broker plots his revenge! With the help of nasty brain stem parasites, the Broker takes command of his slaves again! And makes a deal to sell Century to a strange alien called Imogen! Who in turn wants Century's help in stealing a powerful trans-dimensional object called the crucible! What a mess! Does Century have any chance of getting back home...wherever that may be? 48 pages. Cover price $2.95.

Cover art by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds). Guys Part 3, script by Dave Sim, art by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds); Cerebus lies drunk behind the bar while fans line up to get Pluto and Squinteye's autographs; story starts on cover. Dear Friends of Lulu article by Dave Sim. 28 pgs. Cover price $2.25.

Cover art by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds). Guys Part 4, script by Dave Sim, art by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds); Roarin' Rick and Bacchus fight over Cerebus's soul. Why An Aardvark Part 3 article on creating Cerebus by Sim. 28 pgs.Cover price $2.25.

Cover by Adam Pollina. Fire Will Come..., script by Jim Shooter (plot), Philip Nutman (plot); Adam Pollina (plot), Deborah Purcell (plot), and D. G. Chichester (plot, script), pencils by Adam Pollina, inks by Mike Witherby; In 1973 a young boy named Charles Smith decides to find his older brother who is serving in Vietnam and who has been reported as KIA; He makes the journey alone and finds his brother alive in a Vietnamese Village; American Soldiers attack killing the older Smith and leaving young Charles in a Coma. 52 pgs., full color. $3.25. Cover price $3.25.

Created by Jim Shooter and Deborah Purcell. Cover pencils by Adam Pollina, inks by Mike Witherby. Snakedance, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Adam Pollina, inks by Mike Witherby; Charlemagne recently awoken from an 18-year coma seeks a way back to America and crosses paths with the Mysterious Thai super-villain Snake. 12 pgs.

Featuring Battle Chasers, Crimson and Danger Girl, and sketches by Joe Madureira, Humberto Ramos & J. Scott Campbell. B&W, 16 pages, slick paper stock.

This issue features the new Firearm's other personality in action! Written by David Quinn. Art by Gabriel Gecko, Stephen Baskerville, Phil Moy and Bruce Patterson. Plus: an Alec Swan back-up story by James Robinson and Gary Erskine. Cover by Jeff Moore and Chris Ivy. 40 pages. Cover price $2.95.

Hulk appearance. Bill Sienkiewicz cover. Cover price $1.00.

Cover art by John Buscema. Blooddawn starring Conan, Shapur, Imhotep Ravager of Worlds, Tetra, King Maddoc II, and Swan, script by Jim Owsley, breakdowns by John Buscema, finished art by Ernie Chan; Sorceress Tetra manipulates King Maddoc II against Conan; Conan battles with Imhotep. Cover price $0.75.

Cover art by Ron Wagner. Keeper, script by Jim Owsley, pencils by Val Semeiks, inks by Geof Isherwood; The Keeper captures Conan and forces him to battle himself; Conan and Simeon are ingested by the beast beneath the oasis. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Cover pencils by Valdis Semeiks, inks by Geof Isherwood. Storm, script by Jim Owsley and Val Semeiks, pencils by Val Semeiks, inks by Alfredo Alcala; A former harem girl pursues Conan as the man of her dreams. She gets them both in trouble with the local two-horns (rhinos). 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Cover art by Ron Wagner. Narrow House, script by Jim Owsley (plot, script) and Valdis Semeiks (plot), pencils by Val Semeiks, inks by Alfredo Alcala; A 17-year-old Conan battles Aesir and encounters an odd temple; A much older Conan is attacked by Ghamud tribesmen; In pursuit of the lone survivor, he finds a twin to the temple of his youth. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

The Central Organization of Police Specialists (COPS) go after Dr. Badvibes, as the returning villain plots the conquest of Empire City from the Big Boss' impenetrable fortress beneath the city. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Bart Sears and Pablo Marcos. Cover by Sears and Marcos. Cover price $1.00.

Cover by Mike Kaluta. Stories by Roger Broughton. Art by Patrick Hamou, Errol Burke and Geof Isherwood. The first comic from Canadian publisher Avalon/ACG, then known as Sword In Stone Productions, featuring a cover by comics legend Mike Kaluta. In 1936, mercenary Jonathan Proud returns home to find his country facing internal strife, and he himself is a wanted fugitive. So he assumes a new identity as Corbo the vigilante. Intended as an ongoing series, but this was the only issue. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

KEY!! 1st team appearance of an alternate Guardians of the Galaxy: Juggerduck, Howard the Duck in possession of the gem of Cyttorak, Iron Groot, Captain Marvel (Kamala Khan), Cable and Jubilee ; 1st cameo appearance of Punisher Thanos. Written by Donny Cates. Art by Dylan Burnett. Cover by Geoff Shaw and Antonio Fabela. COSMIC GHOST RIDER VS. THE FUTURE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY FOR THE FATE OF THE UNIVERSE! 'NUFF SAID! 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

"Coyote!" Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Steve Leialoha. Meet Sylvester Santangelo. He has a secret. He is the shapeshifting hero known as the Coyote and he has a bone to pick with the criminal organization called the Shadow Cabinet, an international conclave dedicated to toppling the North American Government. Cover price $1.50.

"How Coyote Killed a Crow!" Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Steve Leialoha. Halfdome and the monk set out beneath star-lit desert skies to find the lair of the coyote god - and trap the coyote man. Unfortunately, none of these folks knows the real relationships at work here. And who is it that's secretly stalking them all? 32 pages, FC. Mature Readers Cover price $1.50.

Cross # 1 - Publisher: Dark Horse / Cover Artist: Geof Darrow / Writer: Andrew Vachss, James Colbert, Chet Williamson / Artist: Shannon Londin-Gallant

Cross #5 - Publisher: Dark Horse / Cover Artist: Geof Darrow / Writer: Andrew Vachss, James Colbert, Chet Williamson / Artist: Shannon Londin-Gallant

Story by Edward A. Luena, Greg Espinoza, Ken Hooper, Shepherd Hendrix and Cliff MacGillivray. Art and cover by Edward A. Luena and Ken Hooper. Conan-style barbarian warrior adventures set in a world of talking teddy bears. Lost in the wilderness and separated from his clan, Crow struggles to survive in a hostile world. Also, Part 1 of the backup story The Fellowship. Brothers in Arms; The Fellowship, Part 1. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

By Mark Waid, Steve Epting, and Rick Magyar. How does Earth relate to the CrossGen Universe? Who is buried there, waiting to be revived? Superstars Mark Waid, Steve Epting, and Rick Magyar bring the newest CrossGen epic to life! On a planet long dead, the sleepers of an ancient race lie beneath the ocean's surface, patiently awaiting their resurrection. For millennia, they have dreamed only of recapturing the peaceful, happy lives they abandoned long ago. Unfortunately, the world into which they awaken isn't a dream, but a nightmare - a horror of chaos and destruction which will transform them either into heroes... or into corpses. FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

By Mark Waid, Steve Epting, and Rick Magyar. The human race has disappeared, leaving behind an Earth weirdly littered with jigsaw pieces of times past. How can 21st Century Times Square, 13th Century Beijing, the land of the Norse Vikings, and Ancient Greece exist side-by-side? Are Capricia and her teammates caught in a time vortex, a dimensional fracture... or is there an even more startling explanation? FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Adam Warlock and Thanos guest star! Gamble makes his final move, and Captain Cabre-Rios learns just how much of Sol III's traumas have been caused by the Dreamscaper. Be warned: Not everybody survives the explosive finale to this series! Written by Gary Russell. Art by Steve Tappin and Michael Eve. Cover price $1.75.

My Darkness Consumes... Story by Brian P. Cuffe. Art by John Jackson. Cover by John Jackson. One of the many martial-arts funny-animal comics that appeared in the wake of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles success, and nearly broke the comics industry. In a post-apocalyptic world, mutated gerbils can walk, talk, and think like human beings. Humans realize the only way to save the Earth is to send the gerbils back to the year 1986 to save the world and kill the evil dictator Mandamus before he secures his power. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

KEY! 1st appearance of Damage, Grant Emerson. What would you do if you were a 16-year-old who suddenly found yourself charged with power you had no idea how to control? That's the question facing Grant Emerson as DAMAGE explodes into the DC Universe. Damage is a reluctant young hero possessing devastating power beyond his wildest imaginings - a teenager capable of totalling a car with one punch, or leveling buildings for blocks around. But how he acquired these powers is a disturbing mystery. Now Damage is on a desperate search for the truth behind his mysterious origins. The clues suggest Damage's real parents may be among the greatest heroes in the DC Universe, and his quest to learn the truth will be a major theme in the early issues of the series, ultimately leading to a shocking revelation. And if that's not enough, after Damage's powers first surface, Superman's old adversary, the giant cyborg Metallo, appears on the scene to test the youth's powers! Metallo has been sent by a mysterious mastermind with a sinister interest in what Grant Emerson has become. Written by Tom Joyner, with art and cover by Bill Marimon and Tom McWeeney. New Format. Cover price $1.75.

"Saved" Written by Frank Miller. Art by David Mazzucchelli. Cover art by David Mazzucchelli. Ben begins his expose on the Kingpin and his wife is almost killed for his efforts. Matt fights the Kingpin's goon in a Daredevil costume and takes the costume after the battle. Matt and Karen are re-united. Part 5 of critically acclaimed Born Again storyline. Cover price $0.75.

Cover art by Art Adams. Bad Plumbing starring Daredevil, the Black Widow [Natasha Romanov], Karen Page, The Fatboys, and Rotgut (1st), script by Ann Nocenti, pencils by Louis Williams, inks by Al Williamson and Geof Isherwood; Daredevil meets a psychotic young man who is terrified of poisons and toxins. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Cover pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Al Williamson. The Black Widow guest stars in this Inferno crossover, I Found Me In a Gloomy Wood Astray, script by Ann Nocenti, pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Al Williamson; Karen and the Widow are still searching for the missing DD when New York City begins to come alive and attack its citizens; DD, still badly injured from his beating by Typhoid, is coached back to health in his psyche by his old mentor Stick; Mary finds DD first. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

System Bytes part 2. Deathlok guest stars in "Maxed Out." Script by Gregory Wright, pencils by M.C. Wyman, inks by Bud LaRosa. "Daredevil's Top Ten Villains." Script by George Caragonne, art by Dan Panosian. "Disturbingly Alike." Script by Wright, art by Larry Alexander. "Growing Up." Script by Wright, pencils by June Brigman, inks by Roy Richardson. Joe Quesada/Al Williamson cover. Cover price $2.25.

Upon losing his sight, young Matt Murdock trains with the mysterious Stick, while Matt's father refuses to throw a fight. Part 1 of 5. Script by Frank Miller, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Al Williamson. Introduction by editor Ralph Macchio. 27 pages of story. Romita Jr./Williamson cover. Red foil and embossing on cover. Cover price $2.95.

Cover art by Dell Barras. Assassination, Part Two, script by Bernie Jaye, art by Dell Barras; Dark Angel and the X-Men are attacked by the Mys-Tech D.O.G.s. Bullpen Bulletins; Tom Talks; The Bull's Eye; Tom DeFalco editorial. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.75.

Cover art by Mike Manley. Heart of the Hawk, Part 1: Eyewitness, script by Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Mike Manley, inks by Mike Manley and Ricardo Villagran; Grace Powell indicts Philippe Bazin; Jason Powell is injured in the explosion of Grace's car, which has a Beware the Curse of the Darkhawk note on it; Four assassins from the 1400 Club attack Julius Malone, the star witness in the Bazin trial; Darkhawk defeats them but Malone dies of a heart attack during the fight; Outside of the Bazin trial, Chris sees his Dad with Harry Lennox; Tombstone seemingly kills St. Johnny at the amusement park. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Cover pencils by Mike Manley. Heart of the Hawk, Part 5: The Antidote for Civilization, script by Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Mike Manley, inks by Ricardo Villagran; Darkhawk and Venom fight until Venom senses that Darkhawk is an innocent and feigns his own death so Darkhawk will leave; Darkhawk travels on raft to Althea Island where Philippe Bazin holds Mike Powell captive. Darkhawk defeats Lodestone and Mike Powell kills Bazin, but Bazin kills Powell as well; Mike Powell's dying wish is that Darkhawk protect his family and be the edge against crime. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Cover pencils by Mike Manley. Triad, script by Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Mike Manley, inks by Ricardo Villagran, Bob Wiacek, and Bud LaRosa; Darkhawk invades Phillipe Bazin's home but cannot bring himself to kill Bazin after he sees his family; The U-FOES attack just as Captain America arrives at the hospital to provide Avengers Clearance for Portal to be taken to the Vault and Daredevil, who was walking by the hospital joins the battle; When Vapor tries to suffocate him, Darkhawk realizes he does not need to breathe; The heroes win but Portal goes to another dimension; Later, Chris Powell gets another note saying, Beware the Curse of the Darkhawk. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Cover art by Mike Manley. Honor Among Psychotics, script by Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Mike Manley, inks by Mike Manley and Ricardo Villagran; Chris and Cheryl visit Headset in the hospital then go to a mall in which a battle rages between Punisher, Savage Steel, and arms dealers. Darkhawk, after regenerating a hand in the battle, stops Punisher from killing Savage Steel; Mike Powell meets with the private detective that Grace hired. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Stories, art and cover by Jim Starlin. "Beware Darklon the Mystic." 8 pages. "The Price." 9 pages. "Retribution." 8 pages. "He Who Waits in Shadow." 6 pages. "Duel." 13 pages. Stories are reprinted from Eerie (1966 Warren magazine) issues 79,80, 84 and 100 and combined here to form one continuous narrative. In order to save his father and his kingdom from a usurper, Darklon must make a deal with The Nameless One to gain the power he requires. Even if he does so, his problems are not over. For Darklon does not wish to ascend to the throne when his father dies, but the laws of the land state that as long as an heir lives, he must be next in line. Therefore, his father has no choice but to kill him. 48 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.50.

Direct Edition. The hero from the cult movie returns in a 6-part new limited series. Check out Darkman's double-sized, 48-page premiere issue! Written by Kurt Busiek. Art by Javier Saltares and Andrew Pepoy. Cover price $3.95.

Earth's Darkstar Ferrin Colos is court-martialed - and is replaced by former Titan Donna Troy! Plus, former Green Lantern John Stewart learns a shocking truth about the planet Jenuwyne. Written by Michael Jan Friedman, with art by Mike Collins and Ken Branch. Cover by Mike Deodato. New Format. Cover price $1.95.

KEY! Four issue-limited series that marks the second official crossover of DC and Marvel. Including Superman vs Venom! Cover price $2.95 Marvel Comics and DC Comics recapture the magic of the hit crossover miniseries DC Versus Marvel with this astonishing sequel miniseries. Young Axel Asher--also known as Access--is the living key to the door between the DC and Marvel Universes! He believed the crossover crisis was over. But when mutants and metahumans mysteriously begin appearing in the wrong reality, Access must act quickly before prolonged contact recreates the bizarre fusion reality known as the Amalgam Universe! Superman, Spider-Man, Batman, Daredevil, the JLA, the X-Men, and others are all on hand as a mysterious power with sinister motives brings together the best of both worlds! Written by Ron Marz. Art and cover by Jackson Guice and Joe Rubinstein. FC, 48 pg. Miraweb Format. Cover price $2.95.

The Guardians of Oa bring Metron up to speed on recent happenings, the cavalry arrives to beat back the demons in Metropolis, and Adam Strange and Jimmy Olsen encounter Adolf Hitler on Nazi Earth in "All This and World War, Too!" Plastic Man, Son of Vulcan, Batman, Outsiders, Superman, New Teen Titans, Justice League of America, Blackhawk, Woozy Winks, Deadman, Hans Von Hammer, Alanna, Sardath, Challengers of the Unknown. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Don Heck. Letter to the editor from T.M. Maple. Cover price $1.25.

Art from and info on: Sandman Midnight Theatre, The Sandman: The Wake Poster by Michael Zulli, Wonder Woman #101, Batman/Judge Dredd: The Ultimate Riddle, The Batman Adventures: Mad Love, The Golden Age TPB, Green Arrow #100.

Art from and info on: Underworld Unleashed, Superman: The Man of Steel #50, Batman: Brotherhood of the Bat, Batman & Robin Adventures, Flash: Terminal Velocity TPB, Superman: At Earth's End, Star Trek: The Next Generation - Ill Wind, Vigilante: City Lights, Prairie Justice, Wonder Woman statue (sculpted by Joe DeVito), Mr. Punch softcover, Tank Girl: Apocalypse!, Vertigo Voices: The Eaters, Green Candles.

Covers events during the summer of 1987 for DC Comics including the Millennium multi-comic story arc.

Dead Heat # 1 (All American Comics 1990)

The Circle Chase Round 4: Duck Soup - Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Joe Madureira and Harry Candelario. Don't miss the dramatic conclusion to the search for Tolliver's will! It's Deadpool against Slayback, plus Vanessa and Weasel against Zero in this page-turning slugfest! When Deadpool finally meets up with Vanessa, it may be too late to save her! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.00.

Deadshot faces off against Pantha...with the fate of Deadshot's son hanging in the balance. Written by SUICIDE SQUAD's John Ostrander and Kim Yale, with art by Luke McDonnell. Cover by McDonnell. Cover price $1.00. FN Condition.

Deadshot's mother becomes his target after he learns that it was she who apparently masterminded what befell his son. A chilling, surprise conclusion to this mini-series, written by SUICIDE SQUAD's John Ostrander and Kim Yale, with art by Luke McDonnell. Cover by McDonnell. Cover price $1.00. FN Condition.

KEY! First solo miniseries featuring Death of The Endless. She is Dream's elder sister, the one who will end the Endless - the one who closes up the Universe when Destiny reads the last word on the last page of his book. She is Death. There is a rumor that on one day of every century, Death clothes herself in mortal flesh and walks among the living. It is, they say, the price she pays for being the one who separates all that came before from all that will continue. It turns out that this rumor is true. This century, Death comes to New York. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Chris Bachalo and Mark Buckingham, and colors by Steve Oliff. Cover by Dave McKean with an added fifth metallic color. Suggested for Mature Readers. Deluxe Format. Cover price $1.95.

KEY!! Mini Series. Neil Gaiman's Death: The High Cost of Living #2. Death (also known as Didi) and Sexton embark on the hunt for Mad Hettie's heart...and are promptly sidetracked by a bit of nightlife at the local club while the nightmarish plan of the Eremite begins to unfold. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Chris Bachalo and Mark Buckingham, and colors by Steve Oliff. Cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. Deluxe Format. Cover price $1.95.

Comic book published by Roger Corman's Cosmic Comics in 1995. Based on Corman's cult movie of the same name. Featuring art by Kevin O'Neill (League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen).

Cover pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Keith Williams. Men or Machines?, script by Gregory Wright, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Mike Manley; Deathlok and the Punisher save Nick Collins and take down Silvermane's drug gang. 44 pgs. Cover price $1.75.

"War Crimes!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Nigel Tully and Charles Barnett III. Cover by Tom Raney. Deathstroke the Terminator is back on the job. Slade sets out to free a wanted man, but when he learns why this man is wanted by the Israeli government, will he complete his mission? Better yet... should he? Cover price $1.75.

Dennis the Menace # 82 by Fawcett Comics was released om January 1966. Features the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels. VG conditon. Cover price $.12.

Die-Cut premieres with (what else?) a die-cut cover! The X-Men's Beast is captured by a group of twisted scientists who aim to create havoc with his genetic material, and this new hero from Marvel UK must stop them before it's too late! Written by Glenn Dakin. Art by Bernard Custodio. Cover price $2.50.

Marvel UK's two new stars team up in an intergalactic limited series, featuring a foil-enhanced cover! Professor Daniel Jones dons a gravity suit to explore MyS-TECH wormholes, but when Die-Cut shows up to help him out, Jones is lost in another dimension. Written by John Freeman. Art by John Royle and Tim Perkins. Cover by Liam Sharp. Cover price $2.75.

Still trying to live his life as a normal human being, Tank finds out just how difficult it is to avoid being what he really is in "You Are What You Are." Script by Mark Evanier and art by Erik Larsen & Willie Blyberg. Cover price $1.25.

While Tank tries to act and be human, the other DNAgents have to deal with a deadly intruder and his weapon called Schlamm in "Passing for Human." Script by Mark Evanier and art by Mitch Schauer & Willie Blyberg. Cover price $0.95.

Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze #1 by Millenium Comics. Published by Millenium Comics in 1991.

Cover art by Chris Warner. Khat!, script by Peter B. Gillis, art by Chris Warner; Enter the Khats!; Doctor Strange does battle with brand-new villains whose origins are unknown; One thing Strange does know?; Khats are demons possessed...with violence! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

Written by Steve Parkhouse, Steve Moore and John Peel. Art by Steve Parkhouse, David Lloyd, Mike McMahon and Paul Neary. The Doctor faces..."The Stockbridge Horror" parts 1 and 2 by Steve Parkhouse and Paul Neary, reprinted from Doctor Who Magazine (UK 1979-Present Marvel UK/Panini) #70 and 71. Plus: The Sontarans in "The Outsider" part 2 by Steve Moore and David Lloyd, reprinted from Doctor Who Magazine (UK 1979-Present Marvel UK/Panini) #26; Celestial Toymaker in "The Greatest Gamble" by John Peel and Mike McMahon, reprinted from Doctor Who Magazine (UK 1979-Present Marvel UK/Panini) #56; reviews in "The Doctor Who Bookshelf" by Patrick Daniel O'Neill; and 'Who Knows' by Patrick Daniel O'Neill, a monthly report on all things Doctor Who. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Written by Steve Parkhouse, Steve Moore and John Peel. Art by Steve Parkhouse, David Lloyd, Mike McMahon and Paul Neary. The Doctor faces..."The Stockbridge Horror" parts 1 and 2 by Steve Parkhouse and Paul Neary,. Plus: The Sontarans in "The Outsider" part 2 by Steve Moore and David Lloyd. Celestial Toymaker in "The Greatest Gamble" by John Peel and Mike McMahon, reviews in "The Doctor Who Bookshelf" by Patrick Daniel O'Neill; and 'Who Knows' by Patrick Daniel O'Neill, a monthly report on all things Doctor Who. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Keron Grant Cover. (A) Randy Green (S) Randy Green and Thomas Sniegoski (I) Rick Ketcham (Color) David Stewart Man or machine?Alive or animated? Conscious or construct? Little is known about the Dollz, and even less is known about their creator, the enigmatic Dollmaker. But to the powerful, pleasure-seeking elite, the Dollz are the ultimate symbol of status and wealth. In this near-future fable, "Toy Story" meets "Blade Runner," and fantasy becomes reality in a hedonistic world being consumed by its own hunger for carnal pleasure and power. Playtime is over, but the fun is just beginning! Cover price $2.95.

The Doom Patrol plans to resume their search for the Chief...plans that change drastically when Power Girl shows up at their door to enlist them in the battle between Order and Chaos. Written by Paul Kupperberg, with art by Erik Larsen and Al Gordon. Cover by Larsen and Gordon (an homage to the cover of Justice League America (1987) #5). Cover price $1.00.

Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by Erik Larsen, Gary Martin, and Monika Livingston. Cover by Erik Larsen and Robert Campanella. Heroes and Villains; Blockhouse, Goldstar, Hellbender, Holocaust, Sonar and Thunder are Goodman's psychiatric patients whom he has augmented into super-villains for Operation Overcast, a corrupted version of an experiment Niles Caulder abandoned being conducted in Highland Hollows. 36 pages, full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Cover by Ian Carr. Story by Mary Ann Bramstrup. Art by Ian Carr and Bernie Mireault. Marrik, a rebellious starship captain who is also a dragon, faces interstellar intrigue and bureaucratic red tape. After his commander gets beaten up in a barroom brawl that he started, Marrik steals his own starship and takes off. Also includes a sci-fi pinup by Mireault. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

Cover by Jon Bogdanove. Stories by Mary Ann Bramstrup. Art by David Cullen. The return of Marrik, a starship captain who is also a dragon, and his human sidekick Chandra. Marrik and Chandra discover the ruined space station is not entirely abandoned. Intended as a three-issue miniseries, but this was the final issue of the series. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

The Instrumentality condemns and sentences Dreadstar and his team to death by atomic explosion but Dreadstar has a plan in "The Execution." Script and art by Jim Starlin. Last issue of Dreadstar published by Marvel. Issues 27 and on were published by First Comics. Cover price $1.50.

Stories, Art and Cover by Everett Peck. As Duckman begins its third hilarious season on the USA Network, Topps Comics is proud to present the long out-of-print (originally published by Dark Horse Comics), first-ever Duckman comic, written and drawn by Duckman creator Everett Peck! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Cover pencils by Neil D. Vokes, inks by Rich Rankin. Night of 1000 Ninjas!, script by Jack Herman, pencils by Neil D. Vokes, inks by Rich Rankin; introduction of the protagonist of the series, Richard Eagle, a vigilante whose detective skills are matched by his martial arts abilities and mystical/occult powers; introduction of Lord Kagami, a villain out to destroy Eagle. Eagle illustration by Matt Wagner and Rich Rankin. Eagle illustration by Reggie Byers. Eagle illustration by Chris Kalnick. Jack Kirby Petition; Rich Rankin and Neil D. Vokes take a stand to petition that all original art by Jack Kirby to be returned to his estate. Eagle illustration by Neil D. Vokes and Rich Rankin. 36 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Written by Neil Vokes, Rich Rankin, and Jack Herman. Art and cover by Neil Vokes and Rich Rankin. City of Fear!; Lady Acacia threatens to release a deadly virus in Crystal City if ransom is not paid. Orb-Bits: Comico: the Early Days and the Beginning of Eagle article by Rich Rankin. Eagle illustrations by Timothy Truman, Marc Hempel, Neil Vokes, and Rich Rankin. 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Written by Jack Herman. Art and cover by Neil Vokes and Rich Rankin. Virus X!; After Eagle fails to prevent the explosion, he must use the orb to heal himself; Max and Wulfgar vie for Acacia's attention. Acacia tests the stolen virus on Eagle. Orb-Bits: Eagle: the Continuing Story article by Rich Rankin. Editorial Comment: the state of Black and Whites in 1987 by Rich Rankin. Eagle illustrations by Craig Brasfield, Barry Crain, Tom Poston, Neil Vokes, and Rich Rankin. 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Written by Jack Herman. Art and cover by Neil Vokes and Rich Rankin. Death's Dark Angel?; Eagle senses the presence of an unnatural hunter and follows his wake as he pursues a creature brought back from the future. Eagle illustration by Murphy, Neil Vokes, and Rich Rankin. 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Written by Jack Herman. Art and cover by Neil Vokes and Rich Rankin. Where is the Magic?; A very powerful 'man' is stalking Sivia, hoping to find Eagle. Orb-Bits: the Eagle Connection article by Rich Rankin. Eagle illustration by Erik Larsen, Neil Vokes, and Rich Rankin. 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

KEY!! First published artwork in the industry by Adam Hughes, interior pin-up. Written by Jack Herman. Art and cover by Neil Vokes and Rich Rankin. ... And Find the Sacred Heart ...; Kuzlak, last of a wizard race, seeks to claim the orb away from Eagle. Orb-Bits: Eagle #1, a Sell-Out article by Rich Rankin. Eagle illustration by Hughes. 36 pages, B&W.Cover price $1.75.

The Last Gunfight of Dirty Dingo Dawg. Stories by Michael Dimpsey and Jim Engel. Art by Chris Ecker, Jim Engel and Grass Green. Cover by Matt Wagner. A Western adventure in a world of talking animals. Ebnn squares off against Dirty Dingo Dawg, the meanest hombre this side of Doggy Daddy. Also featuring backup stories starring Combat Wombat and his Howlin' Critters and Dick Duck, Duck Dick. The Combat Wombat story has art by underground comix legend Grass Green, and the cover is by Grendels Matt Wagner. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Written by Marshall Rogers and Chris Goldberg. Art by Marshall Rogers. Cover by B. C. Boyer. Mission: Save Cap'n Quick!; Cap'n Quick is taken deeper into the strange land, while the Foozle and his friends follow. Written by Steve Ditko. Art by Steve Ditko. Static vs the General; Fera's father is kidnapped by the General; Mac convinces Fera to give him the energy suit so Static can rescue him. Written by Don McGregor. Art by Gene Colan and Klaus Janson. Kittycats and Bogeymen; Bobby tortures a kitten by repeatedly throwing it in a pond; The cat's owner's boyfriend chases Bobby and Randy, who try to hide from him under a railroad trestle. Written by Sax Rohmer and Trina Robbins, art by Trina Robbins; Inspector Kerry is captured by Sin Sin Wa and hears Mrs. Wa confess to the murder of Lucy; Mrs. Wa kills her husband's pet raven and is in turn killed by him. Written by B. C. Boyer. Art by B. C. Boyer. The Birth; Barney delivers a baby. Notes from Surf City ad by Dean Mullaney, art by Val Mayerik. Aztec Ace ad, art by Michael Bair (as Michael Hernandez) and Nestor Redondo. 52 pages, full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

KEY!! One of four titles published with Marvel in the 'Barkerverse' under the Razorline imprint; Co-written by the Wachowskis. Super heroes from the mind of Clive Barker. Dex Mungo finds himself traveling between dimensions, one moment running away from goons in New Orleans and the next...running from creatures in a kind of hell in "Chase." Appearances by Ice and Tom Augustine, Catherine Monvoisin, Cyrano De Bergerac. Script by James Robinson, pencils by Steve Skroce, inks by Bob Dvorak. Plus: a tale of Hokum & Hex - "Have You Heard the One About...Felon Bale?" Continued in Hokum and Hex (1993) #1. Script by Frank Lovece, pencils by Anthony Williams, inks by Andy Lanning. Embossed cover by Skroce. Cover price $2.50.

Still Life. Story, art and cover by Eddie Campbell. The acclaimed series by artist Eddie Campbell, featuring the latter-day adventures of the immortal Greek gods. The gang war with the Telchines gets nasty when the Stygian Leech enters the picture, plus Part 6 of King Bacchus, featuring a guest appearance by Neil Gaiman. 36 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Fine Condition. Cover price $2.95.

Written by Kris Silver. Art and cover by Brian Riedel. Origins Phase Two; The Street Urchins battle the Street Demons; Later, Jason faces off against the older brother of the Protector member, Gravitator. Character background on Lance. Assassin Force article. Article on the fate of Silver Wolf comics and the creation of Greater Mercury Comics. 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

"The Silver Savior" Lek 9-03 becomes the hero of society's rejects when he declares war on his masters for the love of a human woman! Written by Doug Moench, with art by Jim Baikie. Cover by Baikie. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.50.

KEY!! 2nd team appearance of the Elementals; 1st team appearance of the Destroyers; First solo series featuring the Elementals. Created by Bill (Fables) Willingham. Pencils and plot by Bill Willingham, Script by Michael Wolf. Think you know about metahumans/mutants? If you haven't read the Elementals, you know nothing! Four people resurrected from the dead with the powers to control the very element which killed them. No one trusts them, not the government, the city they protect, or other metahumans. Will these 4 unlikely heroes (Vortex, Monolith, Morningstar, and Fathom) be able to stand together against the lies and forces set upon them, or will they fall prey and crumble under the pressure? In this issue: "Spontaneous Generation" Picking up where Texas Comics' Justice Machine Annual no. 1 left off, we find our heroes at home trying to make sense of recent events. A visit from an FBI agent investigating the supposed deaths and resurrection of the 4 prompts an unscheduled lunch atop Seattle's Space Needle where the Elementals are attacked by an evil supergroup, but for what purpose? Cover price $1.50.

After the Elementals are captured by the Destroyers, Monolith escapes, frees his teammates and then the Elementals go against the Destroyers again in "The Natural Order – Angel of Light." Script by Bill Willingham and art by Bill Willingham & Rich Rankin. Wraparound cover. Cover price $1.50.

After their ambush of the Destroyers, the Elementals regroup and then have to deal with Saker and his troups in "The Natural Order Chapter 3 - Birds of Prey." Script by Bill Willingham and art by Bill Willingham & Rich Rankin. Wraparound cover. Cover price $1.50.

With the Elementals held captive on Nacht Island, Saker gathers supernatural energies for an assault on humanity and Fathom tries to find a way to escape in "The Natural Order Chapter 4 - The Mean Seasons." Script by Bill Willingham & Jack Herman and art by Bill Willingham & Rich Rankin. Wraparound cover. Cover price $1.50.

Chapter 1: Concorde to Discord! Politics makes strange bedfellows...but it doesn't get any stranger than in the ELONGATED MAN: EUROPE '92 miniseries. It's the end of 1991, and Western Europe is on the brink of forming a truly unified Europe, one of the greatest diplomatic feats of the century. But this fragile alliance is about to come apart at the seams as key diplomats are suddenly and mysteriously being murdered! That's when Ralph Dibny, a.k.a. the Elongated Man, enters the picture! Who better than Justice League Europe's own Stretchable Sleuth to investigate one of the greatest mysteries of the decade? Elongated Man stars, but many of his JLE companions guest-star as the whole world falls apart around them. Written by Gerard Jones, with art and cover by Mike Parobeck and Ty Templeton. Cover price $1.00.

Elsewhere Prince # 1 by Marvel / Epic Comics was released in May 1990. Moebius back-up art Cover price $1.95.

All-new stories! "Someone Is Watching Her" is brought to you by writer and penciler Dennis Yee and inker Jim Fern. A doofy wimp hounds an innocent young woman but a dead thing is watching both of them! Cover by Mark Beachum and Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.75.

"When Titans Party!" Written by Peter B. Gillis. Art by Sal Buscema. Cover by Keith Pollard. Kro and Thena seek refuge and where better to hide than at Sersi's party of the rich and famous? But when Ikaris and the Deviants crash the party in search of the treacherous lovers, Sersi must intervene. Featuring a humorous cameo by Prince Namor. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

"You Say You Want a Revolution?!" Written by Walt Simonson. Art by Sal Buscema and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Keith Pollard. Ikaris has had enough! It's Ikaris vs. Thena and to the winner goes the throne. To the loser...oblivion! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

"Beginnings, Middles & Endings!" Guest-starring Professor X. Story by Scott Lobdell and Chris Cooper. Art by Klebs, Jr. and Paul Adams. Cover by Ken Lashley and Dan Panosian. Moira MacTaggert is 1st human with the lethal Legacy Virus. Where do we go from here...? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.

Written by Dan Vado. Art by Marc Campos and Ken Branch. Cover by Marc Campos. Mad Dogs and Super Heroes; The Justice League are attacked by robots; While looking for the Justice League at its destroyed base, Firestorm encounters Oberon and Skeets, who help him in his search; Firestorm hopes a Leaguer can cure his cancer; Captain Atom apparently dies. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Eye of the Storm # 4 by Rival Comics was released on October 1995. It is one of the earliest computer generated comic. Fine conditon. Cover price $2.95.

48-page squarebound giant (no ads). Cardstock cover, art by Mike Mignola. The Price of Pain Ease, script by Fritz Leiber (original story) and Howard Chaykin (adaptation), pencils by Mike Mignola, inks by Al Williamson; The promise of release from the haunting spectre of their lost loves drives Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser to the foreboding world of Shadowland, the Home of Death; The vast emptiness of Death's parlor is the testing ground of their loyalty and friendship. Bazaar of the Bizarre, script by Fritz Leiber (original story) and Howard Chaykin (adaptation), pencils by Mike Mignola, inks by Al Williamson; Friend risks life for friend as Fafhrd and Mouser adventure in this tale of dark sorcery and witchcraft. Based on Fritz Leiber's characters. 52 pgs., full color. $4.50. Cover price $4.50.

48-page squarebound giant (no ads). Cardstock cover, art by Mike Mignola. Lean Times In Lankhmar, script by Fritz Leiber (original story) and Howard Chaykin (adaptation), pencils by Mike Mignola, inks by Al Williamson; Their long friendship dissolved over a petty disagreement, Fafhrd and Mouser go separate ways; Fafhrd turns to the spiritual life- divesting himself of worldly possessions; Mouser seeks a vocation more suited to his swashbuckling skills, as an enforcer for the racketeer who has his sights set on relieving Issek of the Jug-Fafhrd's new-found sect - of its growing profits. Based on Fritz Leiber's characters. When The Sea King's Away..., script by Fritz Leiber (original story) and Howard Chaykin (adaptation), pencils by Mike Mignola, inks by Al Williamson; The call of the deep lures our two adventurers into a tale of underwater drama; Tempting enchantresses, bizarre sea creatures and the fury of Nature itself unleash their evils upon Fafhrd and Mouser. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $4.50.

Written by Jo Duffy. Art by Joe Staton and Val Mayerik. Cover by Kerry Gammill and Tom Palmer. Lost and Found; The Fallen Angels return to the Beat Street Club where a number of them discover that their powers have begun to act up; They modify their headquarters to accommodate their newest members, Devil Dinosaur and Moonboy; Vanisher sends the kids out to steal stuff and Boom Boom and Gomi discover a dupe of Jamie's that is living his own life and refuses to rejoin with Multiple Man; As the team gathers on the street to discuss the situation, Devil Dinosaur accidentally steps on mutant cybernetic lobster, Don, and kills him. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Written by Jo Duffy. Art by Joe Staton and Val Mayerik. Cover by Mike Mignola and Al Williamson. The Coconut Grove; The Fallen Angels mourn the loss of cybernetic lobster, Don, who was accidentally stepped on by Devil Dinosaur and crushed; Fellow lobster, Bill, however is inconsolable and attacks Moonboy; Sunspot and Siryn have to step in to keep Devil Dinosaur from taking out a second lobster; During the aftermath, Warlock's mutant power shuts off and, since part of his power is the empathy and compassion that is alien to his violent race, he attacks the team; Boom Boom tries to stop Warlock with a time bomb but finds her powers are on the fritz as well; Jamie's independent dupe monitors all of this on a mini Cerebro unit and tells the team that it seems that they may have latent mutants in the group that are causing their current troubles. 36 pages, full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Direct Edition. Strange Day: Part 2 of 4. "Reunion!" Guest-starring Ant Man (Scott Lang) and Namor. Story by Tom DeFalco, and Paul Ryan. Art by Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Paul Ryan. The cover says it all - Reed Returns! 'Nuff Said. Cover price $1.50.

"Unbeatable is My Foe!" Guest-starring Ant Man (Scott Lang) and Namor. Story by Tom DeFalco, and Paul Ryan. Art and cover by Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi. At last the unbelievable origin of the man called Hyperstorm. His lineage will shock and surprise the recently reunited Fantastic Four and Namor to their very core. What is this ultimate villain's ultimate goal? Plus, with Reed's return, can Doom be far behind? Cover price $1.50.

"Supreme be My Power!" Guest-starring Ant Man (Scott Lang) and Namor. Story by Tom DeFalco, and Paul Ryan. Art and cover by Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi. This is it, the explosive conclusion to the Fantastic Four's greatest epic. Can even the combined might of the Fantastic Four, the Savage Sub-Mariner, and Doctor Doom hope to topple the cosmically powered Hyperstorm? And if they fail, what happens to the universe? Cover price $1.50.

Doctor Doom, Sub-Mariner. Thomas and Herb Trimpe. Cover price $3.95.

Cover pencils by Anthony Williams, inks by Andy Lanning. Dance on Fire!, script by Steven Grant and Len Kaminski, pencils by Anthony Williams, inks by Andy Lanning; Zatanna makes long awaited return to the stage while Jared enjoys the show; Firebringers interrupt and claim they blew up the plane from last issue; Strega appears as Zatanna; Evan is an old friend of Zatarras, now an alchemist. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

"Dusk!" Written by Karl Kesel. Art by Stuart Immonen and Jose Marzan, Jr. When a strange visitor arrives on Earth with dire news of an approaching doom, the heroes of the DCU must unite to battle this terrifying threat that can blot out the sun and plunge the world into eternal darkness. What will happen when there is no light...no warmth...what will mankind do if night falls forever? Cover price $1.95.

"Keeping Hope Alive!" Written by Karl Kesel. Art by Stuart Immonen and Jose Marzan, Jr. Things get worse. Wide-spread panic and religious hysteria is engulfing the citizens of the world. The heroes are quickly running out of time and even the uber powerful Spectre stands powerless to stave off the inevitable doom. Meanwhile, can the mysterious Phantom Stranger convince Dusk that mankind is worth saving? Cover price $1.95.

Cover pencils by Joe Brozowski, inks by Sam de la Rosa. The Return of Martin Stein, script by John Ostrander, pencils by Joe Brozowski, inks by Sam de la Rosa; Firestorm battles the Sand Demon in the desert outside Las Vegas; Ronnie discovers that Martin Stein is still alive, though he has lost his memory. From the Den column by Denny O'Neil. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Invasion Extra: First Strike! The aliens have overrun the South Pacific and the only hope of stopping this extraterrestrial threat lies with the unusual super-team of Firestorm, Firehawk, Power Girl and Starman. Story concludes in Starman (1988 1st Series) #5. Written by guest scripter Robert Greenberger, with art by Tom Grindberg and Sam De La Rosa. Cover by Grindberg and De La Rosa. Cover price $1.00.

Ever since he first appeared on newspaper comic strip pages in January of 1934, Alex Raymond's classic science fiction hero Flash Gordon has travelled the universe in search of adventure. Now his travels have brought him to DC Comics for an all-new, 9-issue New Format maxi-series. Along with his intrepid companions, Dale Arden and the brilliant Dr. Zarkov, Flash Gordon is off on his most deadly mission...an epic science fiction adventure in the boldest and best tradition of the genre. The deadly menace of Ming the Merciless, the cruel, murderous master of the alien world Mongo, casts his evil shadow across the universe. And only one man can halt the spread of his incomparable lust for dominance. That one man is Flash Gordon. The 9-issue mini-series is written and pencilled by Flash Gordon enthusiast Dan Jurgens and inked by Bruce Patterson. Jurgens and Patterson also provided the cover for the first issue. Cover price $1.25.

Written by Jim Krueger. Art by Michael Avon Oeming and Jason Martin. Cover by Alex Ross. To those that lived in the age of heroes, this would be the future. To those that live here, there is no future. For life is a zombied existence spent toiling in factories and huddled in rations lines -- all under the heel of the mechanical enforcers known as the Bio-Technic Law. That is, until the old man with the crutch emerges from the shadows, choosing mere boys to unearth a forgotten legacy. A power buried for untold years . . . in the Graveyard of Heroes. Enter Johnny Stomp. The Second Story Kid. And Rags Murphy, Man of the Cloth. Together, they will fill the shoes of the greatest heroes to ever walk the earth. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Written by Jim Krueger. Art by Michael Avon Oeming and Jason Martin. Cover by Walt Simonson. After robbing the Graveyard of Lost Heroes and using their new-found power to raid a Rations Distribution Center, there's only one thing left for the Foot Soldiers to do -- run! Because now they're hunted criminals in a world where right is wrong and heroes are villains. Plus, the mystery of the girl in the B.T.L. continues, the Second Story Kid stands and lies at the same time, Rags Murphy makes some friends, Johnny Stomps on more Beetles, and one of the Foot Soldiers kicks the bucket! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

"Cybermancy!" Guest-starring Hawkeye. Script by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Pencils by Jim Cheung. Inks by Rey Garcia. Cover by Jim Cheung and Rey Garcia. Force Works is coming apart at the seams! And in large part due to the erratic behavior of the team's founder: Iron Man! Against the wishes of the Scarlet Witch, Shell-head appoints a new member to the team! Cybermancer! And then the golden avenger accuses Hawkeye (in absentia) of murdering both Marilla and Rita DeMara during the Avengers' reunion in Manhattan several days ago! What?! That can't be right! Nevertheless Force Works sends Cybermancer and the U.S. Agent to round up the ace archer! But Iron Man interferes in that operation too! Is it time to give Shell-head the boot? Story continues in War Machine 20 and Iron Man 322. Second appearance of Cybermancer (aka Suzy Endo). Force Works Lineup: Cybermancer, Iron Man, Moonraker, Scarlet Witch, Spider-Woman, and the U.S. Agent. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

"Afterimage" Part 1 of 2. Script by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Pencils by Yancey Labat and Andrew Wildman. Inks by Rey Garcia, Sandu Florea, and Sergio Cariello. Cover by Yancey Labat. The Crossing is over, but Force Works has suffered irreparable damage. The team's founder is dead and FW's headquarters lies in near ruins. Wanda, Julia, Century, and the agent try to pick up the pieces and move forward. And the first order of business is figuring out what to do with Cybermancer! She's actually Suzy Endo from 15 years in the future! And the second item on the agenda is deactivating Kang's leftover time-gate! But what if a couple of Cybermancer's colleagues (from the future) attempted to rescue her through the time-gate? And what if they looked a lot like Ultron and Wonder Man? Uh-oh! In the blink of an eye, the adamantium robot and Simon Williams appear from the future and attack! Will Force Works end up in ruins...just like their building? Force Works Lineup: Scarlet Witch, Spider-Woman, Century, and the U.S. Agent. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Cover by Mike Mignola. Part 1: The Gathering Storm, script by Roy Thomas and Jean-Marc Lofficier, pencils by Claude St. Aubin, inks by Allen Nunis; In 1796, while Napoleon Bonaparte's troops ride roughshod over France's foes, Dracula gains vampiric sway over a selfish young woman named Mirka, the daughter of Count Bogdan, in order to increase his earthly power by marriage; Realizing belatedly that Dracula is one of the undead, Bogdan leads a handful of soldiers into his castle, intending to slay the vampire; But Bogdan's men are instead slain by Dracula and Dracula has Bogdan's newly-undead daughter slay her father. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Freeflight # 4 by Think Blots Comics was released in October/Novermber 1994. Cover price $2.95

Stories by Joe Gentile and Robert Borski. Art by Lenin Delsol and Brandon Peterson. Cover by Lenin Delsol. One of the many adaptations of movies and TV shows from Now Comics. Based on the beloved modern vampire tale and cult classic from 1985. When Charley believes that his charming new neighbor Jerry is a vampire, the only person he can turn to for aid is washed-up TV horror host Peter Vincent. Also featuring the backup story By the Numbers. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

Psychedelic Death, Part 1. Story by Tony Caputo. Art by Neil Vokes. Cover by Ken Call. Adventures of the monster hunters Charley and Peter, based on the beloved vampire film from 1985. A trippy film Peter Vincent made in the 1960s debuts on TV, and turns out to be strangely compelling viewing; meanwhile, extraterrestrials arrive at The Club. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75

Psychedelic Death, Part 2. Story by Tony Caputo. Art by Neil Vokes. Cover by Neil Vokes. Adventures of the monster hunters Charley and Peter, based on the beloved vampire film from 1985. Derek the bartender realizes his new boss is an alien who's planning global domination, and humanitys only chance lies with Evil Ed. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

Painted cover art by Eddie Campbell and April Post. First printing. By Alan Moore (script), Eddie Campbell (art) and Peter Mullins (art). See the source for the movie "From Hell" starring Johnny Depp and Heather Graham. NOTE: Published by Mad Love Publishing in association with Kitchen Sink Press. Chapter Seven A Torn Envelope; Gull carries out his next murder: Annie Chapman. Journalist Best begins sending "Jack the Ripper" letters to the police. Author's notes on the research for the stories in this volume. 52 pgs. Cover price $4.95.

Painted cover art by Eddie Campbell and April Post. First printing. Written by Alan Moore with art by Eddie Campbell, Peter Mullins, and April Post. See the source for the movie "From Hell" starring Johnny Depp and Heather Graham. NOTE: Published by Mad Love Publishing in association with Kitchen Sink Press. Chapter Eight Love Is Enough; Gull kills Stide and Eddowes, believing Eddowes to be Marie Kelly; He leaves a chalked message to Charles Warren using Masonic references. Author's notes on the research for the stories in this volume. 60 pgs. Cover price $4.95. Cover price $4.95.

Painted cover art by Eddie Campbell. First printing. Written by Alan Moore with art by Eddie Campbell and Peter Mullins. See the source for the movie "From Hell" starring Johnny Depp and Heather Graham. NOTE: Due to a binding flaw that occurred when the book was published, all #2 & #6 issues have pages that appear wavy (bumpy) near spine. We do not consider this a grade defect. Chapter Nine From Hell; Gull sends a letter "from hell" and prepares for the final murder. Author's notes on the research for the stories in this volume. 76 pgs. Cover price $4.95. Cover price $4.95.

Painted cover art by Eddie Campbell and Peter Mullins. First printing. Written by Alan Moore with art by Eddie Campbell and Peter Mullins. See the source for the movie "From Hell" starring Johnny Depp and Heather Graham. Chapter Ten The Best of All Tailors; Gull murders his final victim. A map of London and some of the important locations in From Hell. Author's notes on the research for the stories in this volume. 52 pgs. Cover price $4.95. Cover price $4.95.

"Amid the Encircling Gloom!" Appearances by Wolverine, Iceman, Ghost Rider, and a handful of X-Men. Cover by Kevin West and Steve Montano. Cover price $1.50.

Direct Edition. "For the Fate of the Galaxy". Published by Marvel Comics UK. Cover price $1.50.

Written by John Layman. Art and cover by Dan Norton. A special issue focusing on the villains that menace GEN13! Ever since our heroes moved back to New York, they've been ambushed and attacked by mysterious and malevolent super-scum. Now we learn the reasons why, as we spotlight a sad-sack super-villain, who, once humiliated by GEN13, has come looking for revenge. And this time around, he's got some powerful friends backing him up! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

Written by Adam Warren;ART BY Kaare Andrews and Jason Martin;COVER BY Warren Part 1 of the 2-part "Superhuman Like You," featuring the snazzy art of hot new penciller Kaare Andrews (GEN13 ANNUAL 2000). The Gen13 kids get a taste of the colorful and bizarre "paranormal scene" in San Diego, which has become the newest mecca for the "young, hot and gen-active." Since most of the issue takes place in a hotel bar, it runs a gauntlet of bad pickup lines, overpriced drinks, and laughably pretentious conversations... until, as is usually the case when superhumans gather, superhuman violence erupts! Look out! FC, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

Written by Tom Simmons; ART BY Matt Haley and Aaron Lopresti; COVER BY Haley and Simmons. The Gen13 kids jump at the chance to see a rerelease of one of their all-time favorite sci-fi movies ? only to discover that the cute and cuddly creatures featured in the film actually exist, and have come to claim Caitlin Fairchild as their queen! For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format FC, 48 pg. Cover price $5.95.

It's every mutant for himself when the Gene Dogs are held captive by Hurricane! Written by John Freeman. Art and cover by David Taylor and Stephen Baskerville. Cover price $1.75.

Written by Scott Lobdell. Art and cover by Chris Bachalo and Mark Buckingham. It Only Hurts When I Sing; Generation Next are infiltrating the Portland Core mine to rescue Colossus' sister, Illyana; Husk and Vincente are impersonating the mine foreman, Quietus, but have to convince the real boss, Sugar Man, that they are the real deal; Mondo reaches Illyana and absorbs her into his body; With his sister on the road to freedom, Colossus makes his move; Skin and Chamber are captured and Sugar Man commands Quietus to kill them. Text piece about X-Universe. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

The third of Marvel UK's Gene Pool titles is polybagged with 4 trading cards. About a group of MyS-TECH operatives who break away from the villainous group. In order to find out about their real pasts, they break through the false memories that MyS-TECH programmed into their brains. Death's Head II appearance. Written by Graham Marks and Andy Lanning. Art and wraparound cover by Phil Gascoine and Robin Riggs. Cover price $2.75.

Raging against the machine, Ghost Rider strives to save thousands of souls trapped in Thrillsville, L-Cypher's version of the information highway to hell! Written by Len Kaminski. Art by Ashley Wood and Jim Daly. Cover by Ashley Wood. Cover price $1.95.

Ghost Rider 2099 infiltrates D/Monix's corporate labs to rescue Kylie and Dr. Neon. Along the way, he also learns who really made him into a ghost--and when he does, he wishes he'd stayed dead! The chromium-steel super hero better get it in gear quick, though, or D/Monix is gonna turn him into spare parts! Written by Len Kaminski. Art by Mark Buckingham and Kev Sutherland. Cover by Mark Buckingham. Cover price $1.50.

Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Mike Manley and Tom Palmer. Trials By Fire!; Ghost Rider has rescued John Blaze from Centurius and Lilith and brings him to Quinn's cabin for help; John has been sliced open and hellfire is pouring out of his wounds; Quinn helps John to focus and control the hellfire while he forges a new covering for the skin that has been cut away; Centurius taps into the power of Ghost Rider's chain. John learns that the hellfire and a piece of the medallion of power is contained within his body. Vengeance again comes looking for Ghost Rider thinking he is Zarathos; With John's help Vengeance is defeated and transforms back into Lt. Michael Badalino; John knocks him out and they leave him behind; Caretaker shows up to help him and says that he is needed for the assault on Centurius. Road to Vengeance crossover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Henry Martinez and Bud La Rosa. Cover by Henry Martinez and Keith Williams. Spirit of Death Siege of Darkness Part 16; The remaining Midnight Sons all meet up at Cypress Hills Cemetery in the hope of having the final battle with Zarathos and The Fallen; Before they can enter the mausoleum all but Ghost Rider, John Blaze, Vengeance and Captain Stacy Dolan are trapped above ground; The three spirits of vengeance release Caretaker before Zarathos arrives; He transports Ghost Rider (and Stacy Dolan by mistake) to Glastonbury, England; Zarathos hopes to get help from the Ghost Rider with his missing memories but the Ghost Rider is no help; They battle and Zarathos destroys Ghost Rider; The rest of the Midnight Sons show up for the final battle. Continues from Doctor Strange Sorcerer Supreme #61 and concludes in Midnight Sons Unlimited #4. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

KEY!! Cover art by Andrew Wildman. Cobra Commander continues his assault on Joe HQ--the Pit! While Cobra's away, Firefly and his team of zombified ninjas take over what's left of Cobra Island! "Last Stand" is written by Larry Hama, with art by Andrew Wildman and Stephen Baskerville. Plus: a Duke dossier drawn by Mark Bright and Don Hudson. Cover price $1.25.

Duke, Snake-Eyes, Lady Jaye and Roadblock continue their mission against Cobra, escalating the military action in "Throwdown in the Citadel!" Written by Larry Hama, with art by Andrew Wildman and Stephen Baskerville. Cover by Andrew Wildman. Cover price $1.25.

"Destro Returns!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Snake-Eyes, along with Kwinn, are finally reunited with the rest of the Joes as they battle Destro on Coney Island. Hawk captures ScarFace. This is a second printing. Cover price $.60.

KEY!!1st appearance of Storm Shadow, a former ally of Snake Eyes and the Young Master of the Arashikage Clan; Solo story featuring Snake-Eyes, told without any text or dialogue. This is 3rd printing of the classic "Silent Issue" with the first appearance of Storm Shadow in "Silent Interlude!" written by Larry Hama with art by Steve Leialoha.

1st printing - "The Trojan Gambit!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel. Cover by Al Milgrom. Cobra Commander infiltrates the Joe's secret headquarters and unleashes a killer-robot to wreak havoc in their Command Center. 32 pages, FC. VG Condition. Cover price $0.60.

1st (only) printing - "Operation: Wingfield!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel. Cover by Al Milgrom. Hawk, Grunt, and Snake-eyes infiltrate a survivalist military camp suspected of being funded by Cobras. What they find is far more than they bargained for! FN Conditon. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

In "The Tenth Letter," Snake-Eyes, Scarlett and their ninja pals try to break the captured Joes out of the gulag in Borovia. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Snake-Eyes; Scarlett; Stalker; Snow-Job; Quick-Kick; Jinx; GUESTS: Storm Shadow; Billy; Blind Master; The White Clown. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover price $1.00.

In "Cold Snap," the captured Joes return from Borovia; Cobra begins its Terror-Drome operation; and Storm Shadow dispenses much ninja wisdom to Billy. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Dial-Tone; Stalker; Snow-Job; Quick-Kick; Outback; Lady Jaye; Flint; Roadblock; Leatherneck; Shipwreck; Doc; Tunnel Rat; Snake-Eyes; Scarlett; Psyche-Out; Jinx; GUESTS: Storm Shadow; Billy; Blind Master; VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

The assault on Cobra Island continues in "Holding Actions!" Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Spirit Iron-Knife; Flint; Lady Jaye; Mainframe; Dial-Tone; Tunnel Rat; Sneek-Peek; Gung-Ho; Lt. Falcon; Duke; Roadblock; Beach-Head; Crank-Case; Clutch; Wild Bill; Doc; Leatherneck; Cutter; Tripwire; Short-Fuse; Stalker; Shipwreck; Mutt and Junkyard; Lifeline; Sci-Fi; Fast-Draw; Crazylegs; Breaker; Maverick; VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender; Serpentor; Zartan; Dreadnoks; Destro; Iron Grenadiers; Nullifier; Crimson Guardsmen; Cobra Soldiers. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Marshall Rogers and Fred Fredericks. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

KEY! First crossover series featuring G.I. Joe and Transformers - "Blood on the Tracks!" Story by Michael Higgins. Art by Herb Trimpe and Vince Colletta. Worlds collide, as the Robots in Disguise and A Real American Hero meet for the very first time! When GI Joe unveils a new technology, Cobra wants a piece, but so do the diabolical Decepticons. But when Bumblebee is mistaken as an enemy, could a war between GI Joe and the Autobots be the result? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

"Plausible Denial!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe. Cover by Dave Cockrum. Lt. Falcon, Psych-Out, and Slip Stream journey to Afghanistan! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

by John Ney Rieber & Joe Bennett A raid on the Sons of Night camp, an ultra-violent militia group, unearths a cache of covertly developed destructive weapons... and evidence that the Sons of Night are only a small faction of a lethal, nationwide conspiracy. To combat this mysterious threat, the G.I. Joe team is assembled ? Colonel Hawk, Scarlett, Duke, Roadblock, Lady Jaye, Stalker, Doc, Beach Head, and more. A series of increasingly dangerous covert missions reveals the nature of the threat: COBRA. Their first deadly strike against the heart of the nation is only hours away. Will a silent ninja known as Snake-Eyes prove to be an ally... or a deadly foe, when they finally face the gathering storm? Cover by Tim Bradstreet. FC, 48pg $4.95 MORE INFO: "The Cobra: Reborn and G.I. Joe one-shots set the stage for the all-new continuity that is G.I. Joe Reloaded, and this confirms how well it's being received," Blaylock added. "I can't wait until people see what Rieber an his crew have planned next. What Cobra Commander is planning will have major consequences for the entire world." G.I. Joe: Reborn continues the story that began in the in-stock Cobra: Reborn (NOV032245E), which was written by Paul Jenkins (Origin), and was one of the first titles. The G.I. Joe Reloaded event marks the beginning of a new era for the G.I. Joe universe, with the property's characters being relaunched in more of a real-world setting. In addition, the classic G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero series continues to be a brisk seller, and will introduce an original, Aspen, MTL-created villain this June. Cover price $4.95.

by John Ney Reiber & Eddy Barrows; cover by Adi Granov All new continuity for G.I. Joe! G.I. Joe faces its first challenge as a team when COBRA threatens to turn the stolen Spectre warjet prototype against America herself to destroy the heart of the nation. But the team must identify this mysterious target before they can defend it. Has COBRA Commander targeted the nation's heart with the eyes of a madman, or a genius? And when these heroes make their stand against the weapon of the future, where will the ultimate victory be found? In the overwhelming technological superiority of the machine, or the heart and guts of the soldier? FC, 32pg. Cover price $2.95.

G.I. Rambot # 1 by Wonder Color Comics in April 1987. Cover price $1.95

Cover pencils by Greg Boone, inks by Grey. Assault on Scourge Island, script by Jim Shooter (Plot), Ed Polgardy (Plot), and Janet Jackson (Plot, Script), pencils by Alan Kupperberg and Grege Boone, inks by Keith Wilson and Grey; Ridgely tries to recruit Charlemagne to his side; The Good Guys fight Charlemagne. 36 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

Foil cover. Where Angels Fear To Tread Part 1 of 5. Giant-size issue; Jim Aparo art; Superman guests. This key issue begins the "death" of Oliver Queen story line. This is one of the three key Green Arrow issues (100, 101 & 137) that tie in with the Green Arrow series by Kevin Smith. Cover price $3.95.

"A Flash of Evil!" Guest-starring Darkstar (Colos Ferrin). Story by Gerard Jones and Joe Filice. Art by Claude ST. Aubin and Romeo Tanghal. Hal is surprised to find that his old pal Barry Allen, the Silver Age Flash, has apparently returned from the dead. But his actions are less than civil. If Green Lantern is unwilling to stop this seemingly evil Flash, then his rival, Darkstar, will - permanently. Cover price $1.25.

KEY!! Death of Sinestro, beaten to death by Hal Jordan; Death of Kilowog, incinerated by Hal Jordan; 1st appearance of Hal Jordan as Parallax; 1st full appearance of Kyle Rayner. Direct Edition. Emerald Twilight: Part 3 of 3. "The Future!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Darryl Banks and Romeo Tanghal. Don't miss the most startling conclusion of all. In order to stop a Hal Jordan who has gone mad with grief the Guardians of the Universe have unleashed the diabolical Sinestro, Hal's former mentor and greatest adversary. It's the final showdown - Hal Jordan vs. Sinestro to the death! Plus, the birth of a new hero and a new era in the life of Green Lantern. Things will never be the same again. Includes pin-ups of Green Lantern by Jeff Johnson and Terry Austin; Stuart Immonen and Karl Story; Tom Raney; Joe Phillips; Paul Pelletier and Mark Farmer; and Craig Hamilton. 52-page giant Cover price $2.95.

In the premiere issue, the diverse world of Oa is reintroduced and its current status is explored. The Guardians have established the world of Oa as a cultural experiment with Green Lantern John Stewart assigned to maintain order. Stewart, the architect, must build a new society as he rebuilds his own psyche and his role as a Green Lantern. Written by Gerard Jones, with art by Cully Hamner and Dan Panosian. Cover by Brian Stelfreeze. Cover price $1.25.

Written, art & cover by ROB WALTON & MATT WAGNER. Having now adopted the terrible mantle of Grendel, Petrus Christus enacts his revenge and uncovers some startling news in the process...but at what cost to his soul? Also in this issue, Matt Wagner's handsomely painted back-up story continues, as Hitchcock Blue is sent on a secret mission to search for Grendel-Prime. Cover price $2.95.

Comic featuring the humorous misadventures of the mighty (physically) but not-so-great (mentally) warrior named Groo. This issue features "Arcadio's Quest" in which Groo and Arcadio's efforts to undo a curse keep conflicting. Story and art credits: Sergio Aragones. Cover price $0.75.

"A dagger of the Mind!" Written by Michael Gallagher. Art by Jeff Moore and Steve Montano. He's blue, he's bad and he has a big fin on his back! Yondu returns! But the reunion with his former teammates is not what everyone expects, nor is Yondu's homeworld. Meanwhile, the Protégé and the Beyonder finally have it out! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

The System Bytes - Part 4 of 4. Continued from Wonder Man (1991 1st Series) Annual #1. The story concludes a thousand years in the future, as the dangerous computer virus infects the master computer Main Frame. It's up to Martinex of the Guardians and the Phoenix, Ghost Rider, Firelord and Wonder Man of the future to save the day--if they can survive an attack by a mystery villain thought to have died long before! Written by Jim Valentino. Art by Herb Trimpe and Steve Montano. Cover by Valentino and Montano. Cover price $2.25.

Gun Fury # 3 by Aircel Comics was published in March 1989. From the mind and pen of Barry Blair, along side Dave Cooper doing the inking and lettering and Eiwin Mark is the editor. Cover price $1.95.

KEY! 1st appearance of Dharma, a mystic & Shadow War begins, the first crossover event under the inner-Milestone Universe. Shadow and Act - Written by Dwayne McDuffie. Art by Denys Cowan, Bob Smith, Prentis Rollins, Joe Brozowski (as J.J. Birch) and Chris Williams (as ChrisCross). Cover by Walt Simonson. SHADOW WAR, the Milestone line's first crossover event, begins here. War breaks out in the Dakota Universe as Iron Butterfly, the ferrokinetic field commander of the Shadow Cabinet, enlists Hardware into her service. Transit, Headmaster, Holocaust, Harm, Shadow Cabinet, Iron Butterfly app; 1st app Dharma, Shadowspire, Star Chamber. All the Milestone titles this month have a unique cover design unifying them for the SHADOW WAR crossover. The cover of this issue features spot-varnished art by Walt Simonson, and a metallic fifth ink. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Written by Karl Kesel;ART AND COVER BY Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson. Guest-starring Big Barda! The siege of Wayne Manor continues, as Harley and the Quinntettes square off against the Riddler and his gang ? while Barda tries to keep order and the Manor in one piece! But Harley is determined to leave with some loot first ? even if it means a few Quinntettes get toasted in the process! Meanwhile, the Stooges lay a trap for Harley which they know she can't resist! FC, 32 pg. Cover price $2.25.

Meltdown: Part of 4 - Written by Walt and Louise Simonson. Havok art by Jon J. Muth and Wolverine art by Kent Williams. Can Havok survive a Wolverine berserker attack long enough to discover why this is happening? 48 pages, FC. Cover price $3.50.

KEY!! 1st appearance of Dove, Dawn Grainger. 1st appearance of Dove as a female character. Rob Liefeld art. "Ghosts and Demons!" His brother, Dove, is dead. The Teen Titans have thrown him off the team. Hawk is a man living on the edge...and just about anything can give him the push that will send him tumbling over into the abyss. HAWK & DOVE is the story of this man...and of the person chosen by the fates and the forces of Order to become his new partner, Dove. Hawk has drifted in his turmoil since Dove died, but now as the battle heats up between the Lords of Order and Chaos, he realizes that only Dove can save him from giving in to his bestial nature...if he can be saved at all. Co-written by Barbara Kesel and Karl Kesel, with art by Rob Liefeld and Karl Kesel. Cover by Liefeld and Karl Kesel. Cover price $1.00.

Comic book version of the popular comic strip cat, Heathcliff. In this issue, Heathcliff and Iggy visit a wax museum and discover some strange things going on there in "Mystery of the Wax Museum." Script by Howard Post and art by Howard Post & Roberta Edelman. Then in "Follow the Eater," Heathcliff goes to great lengths to be able to dine at the Golden Guppy Restaurant. Script by Angelo DeCesare and art by Warren Kremer & Jacqueline Roettcher. Issue also has a Top Dog story "Rocks in His Head" in which Top Dog tries to help Joey keep a promise to his girl friend Kim. Script by Angelo DeCesare and art by Warren Kremer & Jacqueline Roettcher. Cover price $1.00.

n the penultimate issue of John Miller's taut Faustian drama, blues musician John Roberts comes to grips with his role as a 'soul taker' for the devil. Written by John Miller. Painted art and cover by Floyd Hughes. Glossy paper stock. Cover price $2.25.

Written by MAMORU OSHII. Art by KAMUI FUJIWARA. Cover by BRIAN STELFREEZE. A crisis brews at Haneda Airport, as a politically motivated plane hijacking leads to the deployment of a Panzer convoy. The local police don't want anything to do with the Panzers, however, and a stand-off ensues. Cover price $2.95.

First printing. Written by Ralph Macchio. Art by Hilary Barta, Danny Bulanadi, Alan Kupperberg, Jose Marzan, Pat Redding and Paul Becton. 48 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

...And He Is Us! - Written by Gerard Jones. Art and Cover by Malcolm Davis & Chris Ivy. The Hulk -- belted by gamma rays! The mad scientist continues to radiate civilians as he manifests his power in more brutal and troubling ways. Can the Hulk of 2099 stop him before everyone becomes a mutated freak? And just what are Doom's plans for this mad scientist? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Foil Embossed cover. The premiere title of Clive Barker's Razorline imprint is introduced with a prismatic foil cover. Hyperkind marks the debut of a contemporary super hero team, who inherit the powers of a team the world has forgotten. Written by Fred Burke. Art by Paris Cullins and Bob Petrecca. A special back up feature previews Ectokid, another Razorline title. Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Keith Giffen. Untitled story, script by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, art by Keith Giffen; Trencher is assigned to repossess The Blowhole; Trencher runs into Shadowhawk and they fight. Shadowhawk Galler with art by Jerry Ordway, Sam Keith, and Don Simpson. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

In the aftermath of a deadly bombing, fugitive lovers Pencil and Nickel are suddenly separated and left to their own devices in an increasingly hostile new world. Embarking on a desperate search for his lost companion, Pencil encounters a sculptor and her garden of earthly delights, while Nickel finds herself in an institution where the injured and insane aren't easily differentiated. Story, art and cover by Ted McKeever. Mature Readers. FC, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

"Burn Out" Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Jimmy Cheung, Hector Collazo, and Steve Ellis. Inks by Mark McKenna, Andy Lanning, and Steve Moncuse. Painted cover by George Pratt. Story continues from Thor 496. The new Tony Stark (aka Teen Tony) enrolls at Columbia University to continue his college education! But while standing in line to register, the power goes out! In fact the entire island of Manhattan has gone dark! Young Tony starts running down the Upper West Side and bumps into Captain America and Thor! The novice superhero helps Cap and Thor fight the Zodiac's shock troops and steal one of their skimmers! Then the trio zooms to the Brooklyn Bridge to rendezvous with the rest of the avengers! Great! Now who has a plan to save Manhattan? Story concludes in Avengers 396. Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Kris DeGann, and Meredith McCall. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Crystal, Deathcry, Giant-Man, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Thor, and the Wasp. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

"Frostbite!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Jimmy Cheung. Inks by Mark McKenna. Cover by Jimmy Cheung and Mark McKenna. The friends of the late Tony Stark gather at S.E. headquarters in Los Angeles for the reading of his will. It's a tense atmosphere inside the room because Tony's friends including Jim Rhodes and Bethany Cabe don't know what to expect. Meanwhile across the country in New York, Teen Tony has a crisis on his hands! His girlfriend from his world (aka Earth-96020) is Meredith McCall. But on Earth-616 Meredith is ten years older and one of Tony's professors at Columbia University! With trepidation Tony decides to visit her townhome! And after knocking on the door, the young Stark receives an icy reception from Meredith's husband: Frostbite! Cameo appearances by Hank Pym, Janet van Dyne, Abe Zimmer, Foggy Nelson, Happy Hogan, Pepper Potts, Yu Kurin, Jarvis, Morgan Stark, and Mrs. Arbogast. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

KEY!! Debut of Iron Man's 'S.K.I.N.' (Synth-Kinetic Interface Nano-fluid) armorof Iron Man's 'S.K.I.N.' (Synth-Kinetic Interface Nano-fluid) armor. "big bang theory" part 1 cover by keron grant & rob stull frank tieri/keron grant/rob stull ? THE SCOOP: Introducing Hogan Potts ? whose connection to Tony Stark will astound you! ? THE STORY: Who is the anonymous tech-guy named Hogan Potts? Why does he work for the research corporation named Askew? What is his connection to Iron Man? And how does he get caught up in the evil intentions of the Shocker and a certain mad bomber? Plus: by the time this startling story is over, Iron Man will have a new suit of armor ? and the readers will have helped create it through a Wizard contest! ? THE CREATORS: The new team of writer Frank Tieri, penciler Keron Grant and inker Rob Stull. 32 pages, with ads. Cover price $2.25.

Cover by Gil Kane. A Marvel Movie Special, based on the 1977 feature film. "The Island of Dr. Moreau," script by Doug Moench, pencils by Larry Hama, inks by Jess Jodloman; Cast adrift for days on a lifeboat, Andrew Braddock finally finds land; But his triumph soon turns into a nightmare as he finds himself trapped on an island by a mad scientist named Dr. Moreau and hunted by beasts that are part human-part animal. The Island of Dr. Moreau: Film of a Thousand Faces! article; Explanation of the makeup process for the film's creatures. Affection Training A Tale of Two Trainers article; Behind-the-scenes look at the trainers who worked with the real animals in the film. Ads for Orca and The Island of Dr. Moreau movies. Fine condition. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Man and Superman, Part 1 of 4. WRITTEN BY MARK WAID;ART BY MIKE S. MILLER AND ARMANDO DURRUTHY; COVER BY BRYAN HITCH AND PAUL NEARY. The latest JLA adventure, "Man and Superman," begins! Clark Kent and Superman standing side by side? Bruce Wayne staying at home while Batman patrols Gotham? The Justice Leaguers find themselves in a strange predicament when they somehow become separated from their own secret identities! What mysterious power could have caused this? Chaos sweeps the globe as the heroes and their ordinary human alter-egos search desperately for an answer! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

Man and Superman, Part 3 of 4. Written by Mark Waid;ART AND COVER BY Bryan Hitch and Paul Neary. All over the globe, dreams are coming true at an alarming rate ? even those of the JLA! But who is responsible? And can the World's Greatest Heroes set things back to normal? With things going so well for Superman, Green Lantern and the rest, do they even want to? FC, 32 pg. Cover price $2.25.

Written by Sean Smith and Ruben Diaz;ART BY Jesús Saiz and Keith Champagne; PAINTED COVER BY Tim Bradstreet and Grant Goleash The newest JLA miniseries continues! Whoever is hunting the mages of the DC Universe has set their sights on Arkham Asylum! Batman and the rest of the JLA are powerless to stop the coming of the Black Baptism without help from the outcast hero Faust ? but is Faust on the side of the angels or in league with the devil? FC, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

Written by Dez Skinn and Steve Moore. Art and Cover by John Bolton. Horror-filled reprint tales (originally seen in the UK) featuring the art of John Bolton. In this issue: "The Monster Cabaret" by Dez Skinn (adaptation) and Bolton. Plus: "The Werewolf: Part 1" and "The Werewolf: Part 2" by Steve Moore and Bolton. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75. 5/1985.

KEY!! 1st appearance and origin of Jonni Thunder. Cover by Dick Giordano. "... Not in the Stars, but in Ourselves ...," script by Roy Thomas, Dann Thomas, and Gerry Conway (Co-Plotter), art by Dick Giordano; Jonni Thunder returns to her detective agency after her father's funeral to find a dead body waiting for her; While investigating, she discovers that she possesses an ancient statue of great power; Jonni Thunder becomes Thunderbolt 1st time. "The Sound of Thunder" article by Roy Thomas; A recap of previous Johnny Thunder characters and the origin of this series. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Cover by Dick Giordano. "Farewell, My Lightning?," script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas, art by Dick Giordano; After returning to Los Angeles, Jonni has her final confrontations with both "Slim" Chance and Red Nails. Early sketches of Jonni Thunder by Dick Giordano. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Hail, Hail, the gang's all here! Join Jonny, Bandit, Hadji, Race, and Dr. Quest on their madcap adventures as they foil whatever nefarious plot the baddies have this month. It's action adventure all over the world! This issue contains art by series creator Doug Wildey as well as pages by Steve "The Dude" Rude. The series features art by Mark Wheatley, Marc Hempel, Dave Stevens, Bill Willingham, the Pinis, and many others. A great comic series homage to one of the greatest cartoons of all time. Cover price $1.50.

A Gathering of Heroes - Written by Tom DeFalco. Art by Deodato Studios, Carlos Mota and Rene Micheletti. Cover by Mike Deodato. The Thunder God disappeared in Onslaught Marvel Universe (1996) #1, and that means Asgard needs some serious protection! Now eight strangers are recruited for a secret, deadly adventure! Who are they? Why have they been selected? And most important, are they really the missing, amnesiac Norse gods? Those are just some of the questions that will be explored in the all-new, all-different Journey into Mystery! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER AND GEOFF JOHNS;ART BY BUZZ, RAGS MORALES AND MICHAEL BAIR;COVER BY BAIR A prologue to the much-anticipated return of Hawkman! A special "split screen" issue featuring two parallel stories ? one in the distant past and one in the present ? as the truth about Hawkgirl's troubled origins begins to reveal itself. Guest starring Nabu the Wise and Prince Khufu Kha-taar. FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

KEY!! 1st appearance of Onimar Synn. Written by David S. Goyer and Geoff Johns;ART BY Stephen Sadowski and Michael Bair; PAINTED COVER BY Andrew Robinson "The Return of Hawkman" begins with the much-anticipated return of the Winged Wonder! The JSA is summoned to the planet Thanagar where a battle has begun with the omnipotent soul-eater Onimar Synn. Only the triumphant return of the long-lost hero may turn the tide of this war. FC, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

The Judges of Mega-City One have been fired by Chief Judge Fargo, but they're not going to take it lying down...no matter what Judge Dredd has to say about it. Plus, this issue takes a first look at the U.S. President and the origins of Mega-City One. Written by Andrew Helfer, with art by Michael Avon Oeming and Doug Selogy. Cover by Oeming. New Format. Cover price $1.95.

Dredd is the last active Judge on the streets of Mega-City One, the result of the tense power struggle between Chief Judge Fargo and the President. Now Dredd faces literally thousands of perps alone. The odds are even. Written by Andrew Helfer, with art and cover by Michael Avon Oeming. New Format. Cover price $1.95.

'Savage Legacy,' continued from the previous issue. The immortal Vandal Savage and the Task Force become uneasy allies when the Justice League is forced to battle a mysterious enemy who has vowed to end Savage's life...and the lives of all humanity! Continues next issue. Written by Mark Waid and Christopher Priest, with art by Sal Velluto and Mark McKenna. Cover by Velluto. Cover price $1.50.

Impulse guest-stars! Martian Manhunter must decide whom to cut from the team. Written by Christopher Priest, with art by Jim Cheung and Chip Wallace. Cover by Sal Velluto and Wallace. Cover price $1.75.

It's an all-new and different Justice Machine team going against the old and confused Justice Machine team in "Welcome to the Revolution." Script by Tony Isabella and art by Mike Gustovich. Issue also has a solo Challenger story "Enemy," in which Challenger goes against a worthy foe. Script by Tony Isabella and art by Mike Gustovich. Wraparound cover. Cover price $1.50.

The Justice Machine faces some strange challenges and tests in a place known as New Atlantis in "You Can't Make an Omelot." Script by Tony Isabella and art by Mike Gustovich. Wraparound cover. Cover price $1.50.

"The Darkforce Affair." Story by Bill Willingham. Art and wrap around cover by Mike Gustovich. On their home world of Georwell, the government police force The Justice Machine to capture the rebel Darkforce. Unbeknownst to them however, this is all a part of his plan. For the Darkforce has forged an alliance with an alien race. His minion Tarot, hidden from the Justice Machine, emerges and puts their master plan into motion. A plan that involves summoning and controlling warriors from another dimension. These warriors turn out to be the Elementals. But they are not under Tarot's control as planned. However, once they are made aware of the totalitarian nature of Georwell society, the Elementals join the fight willingly. Conveniently though, Tarot neglects to mention the alien race that plans to invade. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.50.

"The Dreadnought Affair." Story by Bill Willingham. Art and wrap around cover by Mike Gustovich. The demon invasion of Georwell is on in full force. Does even the combined might of the Justice Machine and the Elementals stand a chance against them? And why does the fate of the entire planet depend on the relationship between a father and his daughter? 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.50.

Vance marries Firestar! They grow old together! They have children! A little house with a picket fence! It's the worst nightmare of their lives as the Hate Monger takes control of Justice! Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Craig Brasfield and Frank Turner. Cover price $1.75.

Cover pencils by John S. Lucas. Surprise, script by Susan Berkley, pencils by John S. Lucas, inks by Mike Esposito; Katy thinks Sis is planning to runaway but she is really planning Katy's Surprise birthday party. Paper doll page, pencils by John S. Lucas. Nostalgia Time, script by George Gladir, pencils by John S. Lucas, inks by Mike Esposito; Katy's photographer, Click submits pictures of Katy in vintage clothing to a magazine that lands her the modeling job over Gloria. Membership ad and application for the Katy Keene Fan Club. Horoscope readings for Aries and Taurus featuring Katy Keene. No Choke, script by Susan Berkley, pencils by John S. Lucas, inks by Mike Esposito; Katy runs into an old high school crush and she convinces him to quit smoking. 36 pgs.Cover price $0.75.

Cover pencils by John S. Lucas. Super Model Part 1, script by Susan Berkley, pencils by John S. Lucas, inks by Chic Stone; A UFO zaps Katy's shoes giving the wearer super-speed powers. Advertisement for Sunkist featuring the Archie gang. Advertisement and order form for Cartoon Celebrities bronze medallions. Super Model Part 2. Membership ad and application for the Katy Keene Fan Club. Paper doll pages. Pin-up of Katy Keene wearing a duster jacket, pants and thigh high boots. Advertisement for Wyler's featuring the Archie gang. Coloring page of Katy Keene in butterfly gown. Medal Triumph, script by George Gladir, pencils by John S. Lucas, inks by Chic Stone; At an International Athlete competition, Katy and Gloria seek publicity in different manners. 36 pgs.Cover price $0.95.

Cover pencils by John S. Lucas. Super Model Part 1, script by Susan Berkley, pencils by John S. Lucas, inks by Chic Stone; A UFO zaps Katy's shoes giving the wearer super-speed powers. Advertisement for Sunkist featuring the Archie gang. Advertisement and order form for Cartoon Celebrities bronze medallions. Super Model Part 2. Membership ad and application for the Katy Keene Fan Club. Paper doll pages. Pin-up of Katy Keene wearing a duster jacket, pants and thigh high boots. Advertisement for Wyler's featuring the Archie gang. Coloring page of Katy Keene in butterfly gown. Medal Triumph, script by George Gladir, pencils by John S. Lucas, inks by Chic Stone; At an International Athlete competition, Katy and Gloria seek publicity in different manners. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.95.

Knighthawk comes face-to-face with the personification of power -- Nemo! Not a wild, angry villain spewing energy bolts or a barrage of bullets, Nemo is pure strength and logic, a "god" of the industrial age. Knighthawk barely survives their first confrontation, only to end up in the clutches of Nemo. There he witnesses the death of a close friend...and the betrayal of his trust. Also: find out more about how Knighthawk thinks -- and who he is -- in a story that changes everything! Written by Neal Adams and Peter Stone, with art by Ernesto Infante, Neal Adams and Saw Nan. Cover by Neal Adams. Cover price $2.50.

It's Knighthawk versus Nemo in the ultimate battle between mind and machine! Knighthawk steps up to the plate for a cataclysmic rematch with the most powerful villain he's ever faced -- Nemo, the most logical computer warfare system ever designed! Written by Neal Adams and Peter Stone, with art by Ernesto Infante, Neal Adams, Saw Nan and Alberto Saichann. Cover by Neal Adams. Cover price $2.50.

This is it! The incredible conclusion to the Knighthawk saga! Captured by Theta Force, Knighthawk is forced to do things he never imagined. Is he willing to let his parents die to preserve his freedom? Are they even his mother and father? Learn the rest of Knighthawk's origin, the source of his guilt and shame, the tragic accident that drove him to the skies, and the reason his brother will always be his worst enemy. Written by Neal Adams and Peter Stone, with art by Ernesto Infante, Neal Adams and Saw Nan. Cover by Neal Adams. Cover price $2.50.

Written by Rob Liefeld and Robert Loren Fleming. Art and cover by Marat Mychaels and Al Vey. Untitled story; Knightmare interrupts a weapons buy between his former mob boss and the Russians; While Knightmare battles Logan, the assassin who killed his family, a Yakuza plant stabs Don Carbone and activates a nuclear bomb that was part of the purchase. Knightmare extracts info from street thugs, Turk and Grotto, who regularly appeared in Frank Miller's Daredevil stories in the 1980s. 36 pgs., color. Cover price $2.50.

Cover art by John Royle. King of Pain, script by Dan Abnett and John Tomlinson, pencils by John Royle, inks by Jeff Anderson; MyS-Tech has found and activated the UnEarth; The Green Knight is in severe pain; The Pendragons journey to London where they are greeted by Skire, the King of Pain; Bane have been sent against all of Earth's heroes; part of the MyS-Tech Wars crossover. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.75.

Cover art by John Royle. King of Pain, script by Dan Abnett and John Tomlinson, pencils by John Royle, inks by Jeff Anderson; MyS-Tech has found and activated the UnEarth; The Green Knight is in severe pain; The Pendragons journey to London where they are greeted by Skire, the King of Pain; Bane have been sent against all of Earth's heroes; part of the MyS-Tech Wars crossover. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.75.

Cover art by Ross Dearsley. Revelations, script by Dan Abnett and John Tomlinson, pencils by Gary Erskine, inks by Andy Lanning and Bambos Georgiou; Dai is back in England, investigating the Jigsaw murders; Union Jack is led to Dai and Kate by the Green Knight. Grace and Rowan are taken over by the Bane. 28 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

Kyra # 3 was published by Elsewhere Comics in June 1986. created by Robin Ator. Cover price $1.75.

Kyra # 5 was published by Elsewhere Comics in June 1987. created by Robin Ator. Cover price $1.75.

Neil Gaiman's Lady Justice # 4 by Tekno Comics was released December 1995. Cover price $1.95.

Neil Gaiman's Lady Justice # 6 by Tekno Comics in January 1996. Cover price $2.25.

Legend of Kamui is a manga series written and illustrated by Sanpei Shirato. Set in feudal Japan, it tells the story of a low-born ninja who has fled his clan. The series combines historical adventure with social commentary and themes of oppression and rebellion that reflect Shirato's Marxist convictions. Cover price $1.50

KEY! 1st appearance of the new Suicide Squad, led by Amanda Waller: Rick Flag, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, Enchantress, Blockbuster, Bronze Tiger (FN Condition). Legends Chapter 13. Darkseid continues Operation Humiliation, which is an attempt to rid Earth of its legendary costumed heroes. The Suicide Squad (1st appearance in this newest incarnation) , which is a team made up of super-villains, is formed to battle Brimstone. Plotted by John Ostrander and scripted by Lein Wein, with pencils by John Byrne and inks by Karl Kesel. Cover price $0.75.

Story, art and cover by James Kochalka. Superhero hijinks from indie cartooning legend James Kochalka. A human couple raises a super-powered baby from another planet, but he turns out to be a brat and a tiny tyrant. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Pursuing the Borgia Riders who killed his son, Logan journeys back to the mile long corridors of the now dead Thinker in the heart of the old city. Ready to welcome him back with open arms are his "old friends" Sandmen. By Tom Mason, Chris Ulm and Barry Blair. Cover price $2.50.

Lone Wolf and Cub # 15 by First Publishing Comics in July 1988. Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.

Gene Roddenberry's Lost Universe #1 was published by Takno Comics in 1995. Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover price $1.95.

Lunatik vs. the Avengers! Mixing super-heroics with raw humor, Lunatik gives the Marvel Universe a big wedgie! Written by Lovern Kindzierski. Art by Duncan Rouleau and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover price $1.95.

Story by Kengo Kaji. Art by Kenji Okamura. After his meeting with Tagami, Leo begins attending his school's martial arts club more and more in an attempt to learn more not only about the mysterious 'Blood Tribe of the Beast,' but about his own powers, as well. And what is the real reason behind Mayumi Asuka's invitation to Leo to come visit her? 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Story and art by Mike Allred. It's the second sensational issue of Madman Comics! After discovering the secrets of Mott the alien and the mutating beatniks, more mysteries arise. Frank (Madman) and the gang make their way to Buzztown where countless robots are being constructed. Who's building the robots? What's their purpose? This action-packed issue boasts dangerous mechanics, rival suitors, secret passageways, chemistry, a surprise party, nuptials, and cover-to-cover adventure! Madman Comics #2 is not to be missed! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

"Cry for Beloved Canada!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Alpha Flight. Mr. Fantastic and Giant-Man (Bill Foster) cameos. Story by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Wilson and Chic Stone. Ben Grimm heads north of the border to team-up with the Canadian super-group Alpha Flight (Vindicator, Shaman, Sasquatch, Northstar, and Aurora) to take on Ranark the Ravager. Fine Condition. Cover price $0.60.

Cover art by Rick Leonardi and Terry Austin. God's Country Part 2: Cold Warriors starring Colossus, script by Ann Nocenti, pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by P. Craig Russell. Elements of Terror Part 11: Perception & Actuality starring Man-Thing, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Don Hudson, inks by Tom Sutton. Drain Storm starring Ant-Man, script by Len Wein, art by Bob Layton. Over and Over starring Slag, script by John Figueroa, pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Chris Ivy. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Cover art by Colin MacNeil. Brothers in Arms Part 4: Off the Cuff starring Wolverine, script by Dan Slott, art by Steve Lightle. Depths of Despair Part 3: Back and Forward starring Iron Fist, script by Tony Matias, pencils by Fred Haynes, inks by Jeff Albrecht. Passion Crimes Part 5: Heartbreaking starring Ghost Rider and Luke Cage, script by Karl Bollers, pencils by Justin F. Gabrie (as Freddy Mendez), inks by Scott Koblish. Legacy starring Black Widow, script by Mindy Newell, pencils by John Stanisci. Untitled Ghost Rider/Luke Cage story, art by Colin MacNeil. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

Cover art by Colin MacNeil. Rumble in the Jungle Part 2: Arena starring Wolverine, script by Erik Larsen and Chris Marrinan, art by Chris Marrinan. Spellbound Part 1: Zxaxz's Escape starring Spellbound, script by Bobbie Chase, pencils by Terry Shoemaker, inks by Carl Potts. Fellow Travelers Part 2: Lightning Swords of Death starring Ghost Rider, script by Len Kaminski, pencils by Reggie Jones, inks by Fred Harper. Deathurge starring Spider-Man, script by Matt Idleson, pencils by Malcom Jones, inks by Malcom Jones. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

KEY!! 1st appearance of Salome, a Sorceress Supreme of the ancient world. Cover art by Steve Lightle. Siege of Darkness Part 14: Masks starring Ghost Rider, script Chris Cooper, pencils by Reggie Jones, inks by Fred Harper. Siege of Darkness Part 14: Temptation starring Devil Slayer, script by Jon Babcock, pencils by Darren Auck, inks by Scott Koblish. Siege of Darkness Part 14: Salome's Dream starring Dr. Strange, script by David Quinn, art by Geoff Isherwood. Siege of Darkness Part 14: Ashes Part 2 starring Nightstalkers, script by Steven Grant, art by Lawrence Brown. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.75.

Cover art by Colin MacNeil. Jury of Your Peers starring Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., script by Mariano Nicieza, pencils by Kris Renkewitz, inks by Brad Vancata. A New Warriors Solo Part 3: Mother May I starring Kymaera, script and pencils by Ed Lazellari, inks by Joe Rosas. Altered Spirits Part 2: Souls of Suffering starring Vengeance, script by Chris Cooper, pencils by Reggie Jones, inks by Fred Harper. The Gauntlet starring Shang-Chi, Master of Martial Arts, script by Karl Bollers, pencils by Cary Nord, inks by Bambos Georgio. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.75.

Cover art by Barry Crain, inks by Hilary Barta. Origins Part 1 starring Mace, script by Carl Potts, pencils by Barry Crain, inks by Hilary Barta. Hawkeye Part 2: Bellies Full of Fire starring Hawkeye, script by Nel Yomtov, pencils by Jerry Decaire, inks by Jerry Decaire. Diabolique Part 1: Kidstuff starring Vengeance, script by Chris Cooper, pencils by Reggie Jones inks by Fred Harper. Smells Like Teen Spirit Part 2: Memories Aren't What They Used To Be starring New Warriors, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Robert Walker, inks by Scott Koblish. 136 pgs. Cover price $1.75.

KEY!! 1st appearance of Coldblood, a cybernetically enhanced military officer. Cover art by Paul Gulacy. Pharaoh's Legacy Part 3: A Heart On Fire starring Havok, script by Howard Mackie, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Panther's Quest Part 14: Somebody's Going to Pay starring The Black Panther, script by Don McGregor, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Rise and Shine Part 1: New York starring Coldblood, script by Doug Moench, art by Paul Gulacy. Splashdown starring The Hulk, script by Peter David, pencils by Jeff Purves, inks by Mike deCarlo. Back cover art by Gulacy. Cover price $1.25.

Cover art by Al Milgrom. Pharaoh's Legacy Part 4: A Heart Unleashed starring Havok, script by Howard Mackie, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bruce Rubenstein. Panther's Quest Part 15: Last Night I Wept For Freedom starring The Black Panther, script by Don McGregor, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Rise and Shine Part 2: The Funhouse starring Coldblood, script by Doug Moench, art by Paul Gulacy. Just Another Shade of Hate starring American Eagle, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Jeff Albrecht. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Cover art by Steve Geiger and P. Craig Russell. Pharaoh's Legacy Part 7: A Heart Defeated starring Havok, script by Howard Mackie, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bruce Rubenstein. Panther's Quest Part 18: So Many Nameless Enemies starring The Black Panther, script by Don McGregor, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Rise and Shine Part 5: Room Seven starring Coldblood, script by Doug Moench, art by Paul Gulacy. The Temper of a God starring Leir, script by Sue Flaxman, pencils by Tom Morgan. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Cover art by John Buscema and Klaus Janson. Save the Tiger Part 5: The Rescue, starring Wolverine, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson. Elements of Terror Part 5: God and Country starring Man-Thing, script by Steve Gerber, art by Tom Sutton. Crossing Lines Part 5: Lures starring Master of Kung Fu, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Tom Grindberg, inks by Dave Cockrum. You'll See It When You Believe It starring Daredevil, script by Terry Kavanagh, pencils by Dwayne Turner, inks by Mike Gustovich. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Cover art by John Buscema, Tom Sutton, and Klaus Janson. Save the Tiger Part 6: Things Get Bad starring Wolverine, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson. Elements of Terror Part 6: The Horror Within starring Man-Thing, script by Steve Gerber, art by Tom Sutton. Crossing Lines Part 6: Shoals starring Master of Kung Fu, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Tom Grindberg, inks by Dave Cockrum. Risky Business starring The Hulk, script by Bobbie Chase, pencils by Jeff Purves, inks by Pat Redding. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Cover art by Bob Layton. Save the Tiger Part 7: Things Get Worse starring Wolverine, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson. Elements of Terror Part 7: Boxes starring Man-Thing, script by Steve Gerber, art by Tom Sutton. Crossing Lines Part 7: Hooks starring Master of Kung Fu, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Tom Grindberg, inks by Dave Cockrum. From Sea to Deadly Sea starring Sub-Mariner, script by Steve Ditko and Hollis Bright, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Dan Adkins. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

2 Covers (Flip-Book) both by Sam Kieth. Blood Hungry Part 7: Seven (And A Half) Scents starring Wolverine, script by Peter David, art by Sam Kieth. Just Friends Part 7: Bring Me The Head Of The Beast! starring Beast, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Jae Lee, inks by Tim Dzon. Servants of the Dead Part 2: Chase in the Dark starring Ghost Rider and Cable, script by Howard Mackie, pencils by Guang Yap, inks by Bud LaRosa. Truth or Daredevil starring Impossible Man, script by Michael Gallagher, pencils by Dave Manak, inks by Don Hudson. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Cover by Joe Quesada Chuck Dixon/Eduardo Barreto/Nelson decastro Ride along with the Punisher on the trip we never thought he'd take to the slammer! Will Frank Castle pay for his crimes? Or will he use his "Get out of jail free" card? And speaking of rides, Dagger and the Black Widow discover that they no longer have one when Natasha's car is stolen?the trouble is, the car was made by S.H.I.E.L.D.! Cover price $2.99.

Direct Edition. cover by trent kaniuga chuck dixon/eduardo barreto/Nelson decastro Sweet Christmas! The Marvel Knights welcome their newest member: Luke Cage, Power Man! But why will this latest addition cause conflict within the group? And what awaits Cage on his first mission? Cover price $2.99.

Cover art by Mike Zeck. The Punisher Strikes Twice! starring Spider-Man, Jackel, and the Punisher, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt. Night of the Marvel Balls (Part 1) starring Peter Porker, The Spectacular Spider-Ham, Marvel Balls, and Crocktor Strange, script by Steve Mellor, art by Joe Albelo. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Cover art by Mike Zeck. Big Apple Battleground! starring Spider-Man, The Punisher (Partial Origin), and Hitman, script by Len Wein, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Jim Mooney. Doom Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry!, script and pencils by Fred Hembeck, inks by Joe Albelo; Doom asks Spider-Ham to help him reconnect with a young man who he has treated like a son but Spidey finds out the root of the problem is that the good Ducktor has thrown the poor boy's mother in jail for having served stuffing at a dinner when Doom had specifically requested mashed potatoes. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Cover art by Mike Zeck. One For Those Long Gone! starring Spider-Man, Lorenzo Jacobi, and The Mob, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Keith Pollard (Layouts) and Jim Mooney, inks by Jim Mooney. Birth of the Marvel Babies, script by Michael Eury, pencils by Alan Kupperberg, inks by Joe Albelo; The Silver Burper enlists Spider-Ham's help in battling pediatrician turned super villain Malpwactus. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Cover art by Mike Zeck. Stalkers In the Shadows starring Spider-Man, the Punisher, Cloak, Dagger, the Black Cat, Jean DeWolff, and Boomerang, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Jim Mooney. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Cover art by Todd McFarlane. Whatever Happened to the Iceman?, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Dave Hunt; Peter is in California to cover the breakup of the Champions but finds only Angel has stayed in the badly constructed Champion's Tower; Spidey and Angel take on one of the Champion's former foes who is using Iceman as a pawn; reprinted from Spectacular Spider-Man (Marvel, 1976 series) #17. If He Should Punch Me, script by Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Alan Kupperberg, inks by Joe Albelo; Spider-Ham and Punfisher team up to take on Tomenstain but Punny is mind controlled by one of Flash's evil allies. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

W) Robert Chong (P) Jae Kim (I) JK Studios (C) Quantum Color Fx. The year is 2054. The Jådak Empire sends a vanguard to infiltrate Earth for an all out invasion. Armed with superior technology, the Empire quickly takes full control of Earth. They set up a puppet government headed by humans who are loyal to the Empire. Only a handful of freedom fighters remain to challenge them. Out gunned and out numbered, Earth's best hope lies in a secret project called XR5000, AKA "Mech Destroyer". FC, 32pg Cover price $2.95.

Polybagged sealed w/ card. Cover by S. Clarke Hawbaker. Edited by Gary Carlson. Stories and art by Angel Medina, Gary Thomas Washington, Ed DeGeorge, John Thompson, Jackson Guice, Jerry Ordway, Fred Hembeck, Ron Fortier, Frank Fosco, Steve Adams, Ken V. Meyer Jr., Erik Larsen, and Rob Liefeld. Unprinted material left over after Megaton Comics folded, including some key artists of the 80s and 90s. Includes early promotional art for Youngblood by Image mainstay Rob Liefeld and Jerry Ordway; a Doctor Weird story by Angel Medina; and an unpublished jam cover featuring Guice and Larsen, among others. 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

KEY!! Doctor Magnus becomes Veridium. The Leader of the Missile Men kills one of the Metal Men, and now there's no way to bring him back. It's up to Doc Magnus to save the day...but only if he's willing to make the supreme sacrifice. Written by Mike Carlin, with art by Dan Jurgens, Brett Breeding and Jose Marzan, Jr. Cover by Jurgens and Breeding. Cover price $1.25.

This is week five of DC's companywide crossover of 1987. The two Guardians instruct their chosen ones in the ways of the universe, while Batman, Superman, and others try to stop the Manhunters. But, as we're reminded over and over in this series, "No Man Escapes the Manhunters." Written by Steve Englehart, with layouts by Joe Staton and finishes by Ian Gibson. Cover price $0.75

This is week six of DC's companywide crossover of 1987. The hidden home world of the Manhunters has been destroyed, but the mammoth High Master has escaped. The two Guardians continue conferring with their chosen ones. Written by Steve Englehart, with layouts by Joe Staton and finishes by Ian Gibson. Cover price $0.75.

Mortigan Goth targets his old love, Katherine, when he leads a vampire hunt. But wily Katherine is well-prepared, having planned a series of surprises nobody anticipates! Written by Nick Vince. Art by Mark Buckingham and James Hodgkins. Cover by Mark Buckingham. Suggested for Mature Readers. Cover price $1.95.

The battle for souls heats up in the fiery climax! The supernatural Marvel Frontier limited series comes to a close in a spectacular, explosive battle. Major villain Mephisto plays a major role in the going ons and its going to take the help of Dr. Strange and Spitfire to win the day. Written by Nick Vince. Art by Mark Buckingham and James Hodgkins. Cover by Mark Buckingham. Suggested for Mature Readers. Cover price $1.95.

Begining of the Mys-Tech storyline. Appearances by Cable and Nick Fury. Cover price $1.75.

Written by Kelly Thompson. Art by Oscar Bazaldua. Cover by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson. Spiral jumps into the fray! But whose side is she really on? Will Rogue and Gambit ever get the vacation they deserve? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Neil Gaiman's Mr. Hero the Newmatic Man #8 by Tekno Comics was released October 1995. Cover price $1.95

Newsstand Edition. Comic book version of the animated TV series about the Muppet Babies – Kermit, Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie, Scooter, Skeeter, Rowlf, Animal and all of the extraordinary friends who pop into their lives. In this issue, when Gonzo pretends to be a circus star, the Muppet Babies are transported to the circus with Kermit as the ringmaster, Piggy as the bareback rider and the others in various circus acts. And when a UFO lands, the circus becomes even more entertaining in "The Weirdest Show on Earth." Issue also has "Do You Sea What I Sea" in which a night light helps the Muppet Babies imagine a life on a great sailing ship. Scripts by Angelo DeCesare and art by Marie Severin & Jacqueline Roettcher. Cover price $1.00.

My Name is Mud # 1 (Incognito Comics 7/94) by Brian Denham. Cover price $2.50.

Neuro Jack (1996) is a 1-shot featuring all-digital art. Cover price $2.25.

"State of the Union!" Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Alan Kupperberg. Cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Remember Moondragon? Remember how her arrogant personality turned her from a hero to the most incorrigible Avengers villainess of . Well, she's in the Defenders--and Valkyrie on orders from Odin has to teach her humility and cooperation! Needless to say, our newest ensemble of Defenders is in for some growing pains as a team. Cover price $0.60.

"World War Two...or Land Must Burn!" Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Darick Robertson and Larry Mahlstedt. Trapped in a horrific desert conflict, has Namorita finally gone too far?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Gold Foil Collector's Edition - The Starlost: Part 1 of 3 - "Power Tools!" Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Darick Robertson and Larry Mahlstedt. It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Super Nov?! Nova faces his most startling change and biggest challenge yet! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.25.

Time and Time Again: Part 8 of 8 - "Til Death do Us Part!" Nick Fury cameo. Glow-in-the-Dark Cover - Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Darick Robertson and Larry Mahlstedt. Don't miss the Giant-Sized conclusion to the biggest Warriors saga to date! Do not miss Lord and Lady Sphinx in a final showdown that will decide the fate of the cosmos! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Hard Choices: Part 1 of 3 - "The Heart of the Hunter!" Punisher cameo. Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Mark Bagley and Larry Mahlstedt. What could possibly threaten to tear the team apart? Night Thrasher confronts his guilt over the tragedy that befell Silhouette and faces off with a deadly assassin known as Bengal! Meanwhile, the rest of the team heads to Brazil to search for Speedball's missing mother. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Hard Choices: Part 2 of 3 - "Devils at the Doorstep!" Guest-starring Punisher. Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Mark Bagley and Larry Mahlstedt. Night Thrasher vs. the Punisher! Meanwhile, in Brazil, the rest of the team face off against the Force of Nature! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Hard Choices: Part 3 of 3 - "Following the Line Along the Middle!" Guest-starring Punisher. Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Mark Bagley and Larry Mahlstedt. In the conclusion to HARD CHOICES, as Night Thrasher and the Punisher's duel comes to a head. Meanwhile, can the rest of the team defeat the mysterious Force of Nature and rescue Speedball's mother? Featuring an appearance by Emma Frost and the Hellions. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

She Glides in Beauty, Like the Night... - Written by "Rascally" Roy Thomas (plot) & "Merry" Gerry Conway (script). Art by "Dashin'" Don Heck. Cover pencils by Jack "King" Kirby. Night Glider is the second of the Secret City superheroes. In her unique uniform, she can soar on the slightest breeze and at heights that breach the stratosphere! Yet within her seemingly fragile frame exists a will and commitment tougher than steel. Awakened from her 15,000-year sleep, Night Glider soars the sky above Chicago, seeking to know all about the world she was created to defend. It is then that she makes a horrifying discovery: some of the ancient Ninth Men are still alive...and out to kill her! Appearances by Bombast and Captain Glory. Plus: "Bullpen Bios" of Gerry Conway and Don Heck, including a self-portrait by Heck. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Cover pencils by Kirk Van Wormer, inks by Art Nichols. Limbus Fatuorum, script by D.G. Chichester, pencils by Kirk Van Wormer, inks by Bill Anderson; Hannibal King attacks Blade in retaliation for Blade killing him in the last issue. While both Hannibal and Frank Drake try to deal with memories from the past, Blade uses the "Edge of Intrados" to help him relive his past; In doing so, Blade finds a bit of hope that he can cling to and focus on. D.O.A. (Hydra's Department of Occult Armaments) show up at Suze Harlow's grave to get some vampire DNA from her body; They don't realize that the vampire that killed Suze was none other than Dracula. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.75.

Cover pencils by Kirk Van Wormer. Short Circuit, script by Steven Grant, pencils by Vince Giarrano (pp.1-11) and Kirk Van Wormer (pp.12-22), inks by Vince Giarrano (pp.1-11) and Bill Anderson (pp.12-22); The Nightstalkers use "Linda" to destroy Stonecold's skin, which had been terrorizing people. Later, they are given a job looking into a problem at the local prison; When they get there almost everybody is dead, and the ones that are left appear to have gone crazy; They run into Short Circuit, one of Lilith's grandchildren who was executed (eloctrocuted), leaving only the demon behind. Frank shoots him with "Linda", which just makes him more powerful. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.75.

Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye, script by Steven Grant, pencils by Kirk Van Wormer, inks by Bill Anderson; Hannibal King and Blade are sent into the future by Short Circuit; In this future Manhattan is ruled by Hannibal King and vampires seem to control everything. Blade, who was killed by Hannibal in this future, kills Hannibal this time. Frank shoots "Linda" inside Short Circuit's energy field, which disrupts Short Circuit and opens a portal allowing Hannibal and Blade to come back to their time period; Frank figures out that Short Circuit is staying in the prison because he needs the power from their transformers so he turns them off, forcing Short Circuit to burn himself up without the extra electricity to keep himself powered up. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.75.

Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and cover by Greg Land and Drew Geraci. Tad and Dudley have had enough and are planning to break out of prison at any cost. Meanwhile, Blockbuster prepares to unleash his latest weapon ? the assassin known as Shrike ? on an unsuspecting Nightwing!FC, 32 pg. Cover price $2.25.

Cover pencils by Steve Ellis, inks by Bob Layton. Dogs of War, script by Rob Johnson, pencils by Steve Ellis, inks by Stan Drake, Phyllis Novin (additional inks), and Knob Row (additional inks); Ninjak deals with a Yakuza nationalist who uses enhanced dogs to kill his enemies. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Top Cow Comics (W) Fiona Avery (P) Clayton Crain No Honor #2 finds the art thief, Random, on the run. Random seeks to find answers to his condition. Why did the museum heist get busted? Why is there an ancient Samurai spirit trapped within his body? Who is the mysterious dark-haired woman who broke into his apartment, stealing documents relating to the crime of the katana? But the answers the thief finds have nothing to do with his predicament, and everything to do with the world of the dead. As the cops close in, matters escalate until the Samurai, Tannen, gets his first taste of gunfire -- up close and entirely too personal. FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

Top Cow Comics (W) Fiona Avery (P) Clayton Crain NO HONOR heats up. Will Random and Tannen, inhabiting the same body, survive a gunshot wound to the chest? Can they get out of the country before Brit Morrigan, the head of the NYPD art squad and a former thief, finds them first? The stakes are high and the price of escape is even higher: someone is going to die. FC, 32pp Cover price $2.50.

Nocturnals is a comic book title created by artist Dan Brereton. It follows the supernatural exploits of Doc Horror and his daughter Eve in Pacific City, a fictional California town which seems to have more than its fair share of paranormal activity. The series is noted for its eclectic combination of pulp storytelling, fantastic creatures, moody atmosphere, Halloween style and colorful characters, as well as Brereton's signature painted art style. Cover pri

1st Apperance of Nocturne - Gray Poldark discovers that the 30s pulp hero Night Raven actually has a hideout with a costume in it. He dons the suit and becomes the crimefighter known as Nocturne. Cover price $1.50.

Direct Edition with Gold Foil cover - "Heavy Mettle!" Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Chris Marrinan and Mark Stegbauer. The Human Rocket blasts back onto the scene in another breath-taking solo series! Nova will be challenged like never before when a trio of mysterious visitors from beyond the stars come to Earth to test his limits. Featuring the unparalleled might of Gladiator! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

KEY!! 1st appearance of Tailhook. "Tailhook!" Speedball cameo. Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Chris Marrinan and Mark Stegbauer. Has the Human Rocket met his match in the femme fatale known as Tailhook?! It's a "tale" of right and wrong and everything in between. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.75.

Enter: Chaos: Part 2 of 2 - Written by Chris Marrinan. Art by Chris Marrinan and Mark Stegbauer. It's the Novaforce vs. Shatterforce! Plus, what is Nick Fury cooking up from the shadows? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.

"Repercussions!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Ron Wagner and Fred Fredericks. As John Doe and his allies try to make their way across a wartorn Russia, Alfie O'Meagan confronts the men he feels are responsible for the deaths of his family. What is the connection between John Doe the Ultimate Ninja and this powerful madman whose actions have caused World War III? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

"Retaliation!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Ron Wagner and Fred Fredericks. The only thing standing in John Doe's way and freedom is an entire battalion of Russian solders and heavy artillery. The Ultimate Ninja likes those odds. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

(P)Luke Lizalde (I)Crime Lab Inks (C)Tyson Wengler (W)Kevin Hoffer & RJ Gamayo After healing and extensive re-training, we follow the Objective Five team to China. They are sent to investigate, evaluate, and cause havoc in the red Republic. Disregarding an international moratorium on Biological Weapons, the Chinese have picked up where the Soviets left off. Lark, Alexis and DJ are given another chance to prove themselves by dropping a DNA-enhanced-super-soldier-monkey-wrench into their works. FC 32pp Cover price $2.95.

"Citadel War" chapter one. The Omega Men go to Broot's homeworld of Changralyn to try and convince the pacifist denizens to rise up against the Citadel. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Giffen and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.00.

The all-new last chapter in the hottest story of 1996! Following his rampage as Onslaught, Professor Xavier is incarcerated under his own volition by Bastion. Now a dejected and demoralized Xavier lives under the microscopes of a top-secret spook shop. The government wants to know one thing: is the threat of Onslaught gone forever, or could the nightmare begin anew? Xavier just wants to know if one mysterious little girl holds the key to a new dream. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Randy Green, Jon Holdredge and Hilary Barta. Cover price $2.95.

Story by Ken Steacy. Art by Ken Steacy and Andrew Pratt. Cover by Ken Steacy. A controversial (to fans) adaptation of the beloved manga and anime series from Now Comics. Astro Boy faces protestors on his first day at school, so he tells them his whole sad story. 24 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

Story by Ken Steacy. Art by Ken Steacy and Andrew Pratt. Cover by Ken Steacy. A controversial (to fans) adaptation of the beloved manga and anime series from Now Comics. A robot named Megathreat kidnaps a boy from Astro's school in order to lure him into a deadly battle. 24 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

Out Breed 999 # 1 by Black Out Comics. Published in May 1994. Cover price $2.95.

Written by Neal Barrett, Jr. Art by Pete McDonnell and Rick Magyar. Cover by Jason Pearson. What's more formidable than a Destroyer? Two Destroyers! The alien from the Vortex takes his battle into space in this story of world-flattening violence -- violence so threatening that the U.S. government persuades Golden City's Grace to come to the desert to join forces with the alien! But will Vortex see Grace as an ally or an obstacle? And will the two of them together be a match for the Destroyers? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.00.

WRITTEN BY HUMBERTO RAMOS AND BRIAN AUGUSTYN;ART AND COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS AND SANDRA HOPE A brand-new CLIFFHANGER adventure from Humberto Ramos begins! A small town has been taken over by demons, and the townsfolk are trading their services for a better life! But four youths rebel against the underworld underlings, using their newly received mystical powers to try to save the day! For more information, see the feature article. This issue will ship with a variant cover. All orders will be comprised of covers by Carlos Meglia (25%) and Humberto Ramos & Sandra Hope (75%). FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

Story by Stuart Kerr and Ralph Griffith. Art by Paul Kowalski and Bill Bryan, plus a pinup by Bradley Walton. Cover by Bill Bryan. The second in a series of tie-in specials to Calibers Oz series, which takes place in a later, darker era than Dorothys first visit. The Hungry Tiger joins the campaign against the Nome King and learns that the Cowardly Lion has become a tyrant. Followed by the Tin Man special. 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Phantom Force # 4 by Genesis West/ Image Comics. Published in June 1994. Jack Kirby cover (pencils) Cover price $2.50.

"Doombringer!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Daughters of the Dragon. Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by Greg LeRocque and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Dave Simons. Most super villains want to rule the world, but Doombringer. No, he wants to destroy it! Cover price $0.60.

"What's Eating Misty...?" Guest-starring the Daughters of the Dragon. Story by Jim Owsley. Art by Mark Bright and Jerry Acerno. The dragon Chiantang has made his way to the mortal realm and no one is safe. Meanwhile, Danny is haunted by the change that has come over him. Cover price $0.75.

Cover art by John Bogdanove and Bob Wiacek. Missing!, script by Louise Simonson, pencils by John Bogdanove, inks by Bob Wiacek, the Power Pack are captured, taken to Snarkworld, and placed in inescapable cylinders. Cameo by the Fantastic Four. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

1st printing – Written by Evan Dorkin. Art by Derek Thompson and Chris Warner. The New Jersey Pine Barrens have become a slaughterhouse, witness to a hideous spree of murders and mutilations. Ex-CIA operative John Pulnick is accused of the gruesome crimes, but he knows the true identity of the slayer: a creature from another world -- a Predator. But unlike others of its species, this alien intruder is no sport hunter, but a blood-crazed psychotic, a butcher of its own kind, an unhinged killing machine. While a massive manhunt sweeps the Barrens, a stalker of a different kind searches for the killer -- a second Predator, bent on bringing down the rogue monster. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

"Kutt to the Quick" Anniversary issue. Kevin decides to visit Kelly as Prime after learning she was in the hospital. Kuttner, after receiving a nanotech upgrade, starts a fight with Prime. Issue also contains Ultraverse Premiere #3 on the flipside. Written by Gerard Jones and Len Strazewski. Cover art by Norm Breyfogle and George Cox. 64 pgs. Full color. Cover price $3.50.

Primaster underestimates Zeerus' resources and tenacity, a folly which results in havoc on Primaster's flagship in "Escape To Earth." Script by Kate Worley, additional story concepts by Lawrence Watt-Evans, pencils by Scot Eaton, inks by Mike Barreiro. Interview with Primortals creator Leonard Nimoy. Includes a trading card. Cover price $1.95.

Leonard Nimoy's Primortals #11 published by Tekno Comics in December of 1995.

Cover pencils by Scot Eaton, inks by Mike Barreiro. "Someone Is Out There," script by Lawrence Watt-Evans, pencils by Scot Eaton, inks by Mike Barreiro; Zeerus gets closer to Earth; The public learns of the message from space. Neil Gaiman's Mr. Hero: The Newmatic Man card inserted into issue. "Brain Scan" article featuring Dr. Charles Sheffield by James Chambers; Interview with Primortals' Chief Scientific Advisor. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

A British secret agent resigns from the organization without explanation. The next thing he knows, he's kidnapped from his apartment and awakens in The Village. He's become Number Six. THE PRISONER. Since The Prisoner debuted on British television in 1967, the series has become a cult classic. First released in the U.S. on CBS-TV in 1968, the 17 episodes can still be seen in syndication and on video cassettes. Now, DC Comics brings you a 4-book Prestige Format mini-series looking at the story of Number Six and The Village - 20 years later. An agent who resigns her post with MI-5 for reasons left unstated finds herself diverted from her solo voyage by sea around the world, stranded on a remote beach...and then she enters The Village, deadlier than ever. What secrets will she find? What secrets will she reveal? The authorized sequel, DC Comics' THE PRISONER is written by Dean Motter and Mark Askwith, with art by Motter and full-process coloring by Dave Hornung. Cover by Motter. Cover price $3.50.

Very similar to popular Tim Vigil's Grips (same publisher at the time). B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Writer, Steven Grant. Interior Artist, R.R. Phipps. Cover Artist R.R. Phipps , Al Vey. Inker, Al Vey. Letterer, Willie Schubert. Colorist, Les Dorscheid. Editor, Rick Oliver. 26 pgs. FC. Cover price $1.75.

Rosalie Carbone's uncle, Salvatore, was shot and drowned by the Punisher...or so we thought! Turns out he survived, and, as the roving homicidal maniac-with-amnesia, Thorn, he can only focus on one thing. Yep, you guessed it: to kill the Punisher. Plus: the return of another villain also presumed killed by the Punisher, in perhaps the most brutal Punisher story ever. Written by Chuck Dixon, Ralph Macchio and Steven Grant. Art by Dale Eaglesham, Al Williamson, Dave Ross, Tim Dzon and Alberto Saichann. 64 pages. Cover price $2.95.

Holografix cover. Ereshkigal seeks to become the master of reality in "Horizon Of Holes". Appearances by the Man-Thing, Dr. Strange, the Silver Surfer, Jennifer Kale, Ren & Stimpy, Spawn (yes, Todd McFarlane's Spawn in a brief cameo), Whizzer, the Living Tribunal. Script by Mark Gruenwald, pencils by Andy Smith, inks by Ralph Cabrera. 40 pages of story. Smith cover. Cover price $2.95.

Quest Comics Presents Lance Carrigan of the Galactic Legion. Published in July 1983. Cover price $1.00.

Training under Spylocke's vicious tutelage, young Obadiah Konishi begins to develop the abilities that have lain dormant in the nanites in his blood. By communing with the Blood of Heroes, he gains the powers wielded by his predecessors, Bloodshot and Rai, as well as discovering his own Harbinger talents. At last, Obadiah is ready to accept the title of 'Rai.' But he soon learns, however, that his foster brother Takashi also claims to be Rai. Thus setting the stage for a bloody showdown -- Rai against Rai...brother against brother. "Rising Son" is written by Tony Bedard, with art by Kevin Kobasic and Rodney Ramos. Cover by Dave Ross. Cover price $2.25.

Polybagged with card. Dinosaurs. Stories by Ray Bradbury. "A Sound of Thunder" adapted by Richard Corben. "Tyrannosaurus Rex" adapted by Garces. "A Sound of Thunder" E.C. Classic Version adapted by Al Williamson. Cover price $2.95.

"Ren & Stimpy's Eencredeebly Pathetic Excuse for a Halloween Eesue" by Dan Slott (script) & Mike Kazaleh (art & cover); Hamlet app; Goo-Gum monster, a tribute to Jack Kirby's early monster comics; Cover price $1.75.

Ren and Stimpy # 12 by Marvel Comics released November 1993. Tank & Brenner solo back-up story (1st) Cover price $1.75.

Joe's Comics As the Specials mourn the death of someone close to them, and Matthew clings to life, John proposes that they all unite for a singular purpose in "Things Change." Script by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Marlo Alquiza. Cover by Immonen & Alquiza. FC32pp Cover price $2.50.

Written by Chuck Dixon and Scott Beatty;ART AND COVER BY Pete Woods and Andrew Pepoy. Tim's just learned the truth about Danny Temple, and now it's going to get him killed ? unless that annoying gaggle of robot assassins is after something besides Robin! Then it's time for a trip to the Himalayas in pursuit of Danny, and forces even more sinister than Robin's expecting. But with Robin and Batman on ? shall we say ? "shaky ground," is Tim running into water that's way over his head? FC, 32 pg. Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON AND SCOTT BEATTY;ART AND COVER BY PETE WOODS AND ANDREW PEPOY. Robin must survive the savage attack of many, many...mini-yeti?!?! OK, so they look goofy ? but they're extremely deadly, and Robin's going to need some help. Problem is, he's in the middle of infiltrating an enemy's stronghold ? a very powerful, globe-spanning, off-their-rockers enemy stronghold. Meanwhile, the object of Robin's quest, Danny Temple, falls further under the seductive spell of power and evil. Will this be the one mission where Robin won't be bringing anyone home? FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.