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Comic books May 1988

  • Issue #573
    2000 AD (1977 IPC/Fleetway/Rebellion) UK 573

    Features include A.B.C. Warriors, Summer Magic, episode 3 (script by Alan McKenzie, art by John Ridgway), Judge Dredd in "Hitman" part 3 (script by Wagner/Grant, art by Jim Baikie), and Strontium Dog in "Incident on Zeta" (script by Alan Grant, art and plot by Carlos Ezquerra. Liam Sharp front cover. Judge Dredd back cover by Ian Gibson.

  • Issue #574
    2000 AD (1977 IPC/Fleetway/Rebellion) UK 574

    Features include Rogue Trooper in Hit 3, "The Violent Majority" (script by Simon Geller, art by Steve Dillon), Summer Magic, episode 4 (script by Alan McKenzie, art by John Ridgway), Judge Dredd in "Simp About the House" (script by Wagner/Grant, art by Cliff Robinson), and A.B.C. Warriors. Dillon cover.

  • Issue #575
    2000 AD (1977 IPC/Fleetway/Rebellion) UK 575

    Features include Rogue Trooper in "Eyes Down," Summer Magic, episode 5 (script by Alan McKenzie, art by John Ridgway), Judge Dredd in "Skeet & the Wreckin' Crew," and A.B.C. Warriors in "The Tomb of Zalinn" (script by Pat Mills, art by S.M.S.). Glenn Fabry front cover. Back cover features Rocket Ranger comic strip.

  • Issue #576
    2000 AD (1977 IPC/Fleetway/Rebellion) UK 576

    Features include Bad Company (art by Brett Ewins?), Summer Magic, episode 6 (script by Alan McKenzie, art by John Ridgway), Judge Dredd in "Skeet and the Wrecking Crew II" (script by John Wagner, art by Liam Sharp), and A.B.C. Warriors (script by pat Mills, art by S.M.S.). Ewins front cover. Rocket Ranger strip on back cover (art by Sharp).

  • Issue #24
    2000 AD Monthly/Presents/Showcase (1986 2nd Series) 24

    Ron Randall cover; Dan Dare; Tom Tully script; Dave Gibbons art & letters; Rick Random in "Riddle of the Astral Assassin"; Steve Moore script; Ron Turner art; Steve Potter letters; Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    A Life Force HC (1988 Kitchen Sink) By Will Eisner Limited Edition 1-1ST

    Signed & Numbered - 1st printing. Story and art by Will Eisner. Set during the Depression, A LIFE FORCE tells the hard-luck story of a tenement dweller living in the same neighborhood that served the setting for A CONTRACT WITH GOD. Eisner's everyman, Jacob Shtarkah, and his family and neighbors come to life in this moving urban portrait. "A LIFE FORCE is easily the best realistic graphic novel I've ever read." - Don Thompson, Comics Buyer's Guide Hardcover, 144 pages, B&W.

  • Vol. 2 #4
    Aboriginal Science Fiction (1986) Vol. 2 #4

    Volume 2, Issue 4 - May/June 1988. Science Fiction and fantasy magazine. 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.00.

  • Issue #600
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 600
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    • Signed by John Beatty & Michael Zeck on 8/12/21.
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    80-page giant.

    Cover pencils by John Byrne, Kurt Schaffenberger, Dick Giordano, Curt Swan, and Mike Mignola, inks by George Perez, Jerry Ordway, John Beatty, Murphy Anderson, and Mike Mignola. Alternate Action Comics #600 cover, pencils by John Byrne, inks by George Perez.

    "Different Worlds!" script by John Byrne, pencils by John Byrne (breakdowns) and George Perez (finishes), inks by George Perez; Hermes summons Wonder Woman to Olympus from her romantic meeting with Superman, and the Man of Steel follows, but they arrive in different locations; After Hermes explains to Diana that Olympus has been taken over by Darkseid, the New God toys with the heroes, making them battle, as he discusses with Desaad his plans.
    "True Love!" script by John Byrne (plot) and Roger Stern (script), pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Jerry Ordway; Lois is upset that the papers are saying that Superman and Wonder Woman are dating.
    "Games People Play!" script by John Byrne, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by John Beatty; Lex threatens to reveal to the public that Maggie is a lesbian; Lex learns that he has kryptonite poisoning.
    "A Friend in Need!" script by John Byrne (plot) and Roger Stern (script), pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superman goes to Millersburg to answer Jimmy's signal watch, but weakens from kryptonite poisoning.
    "The Dark Where Madness Lies!" starring Superman and Man-Bat, script by John Byrne, pencils by Mike Mignola, inks by Mike Mignola.

    Comics Buyer's Guide Fan Awards for 1987. Kevin MaguireDave Gibbons, Walt Simonson, and Mike Zeck pin-ups; Art Adams pin-up inks. 84 Pages, Full Color, $2.50

    Cover price $2.50.

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    $5 Action Comics #600 FN; DC | Superman Kiss Cover 80 Page Giant - we combine shipp
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    $22 1988 Action Comics Giant Size 600 Newsstand NM SUPERMAN High Grade 80s DC Comic
    $70 Action Comics #600 CGC Grade 9.0 Hawkman cameo Man-Bat appearance George Perez
    $220 Action Comics #600 Newsstand Graded CGC 9.8 WP 1988 Wonder Woman & Batman app
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  • Issue #600
    Action Comics (1938 DC) Canadian Price Variant 600

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    Canadian edition with $3.50 cover price. 80-page giant. Cover pencils by John Byrne, Kurt Schaffenberger, Dick Giordano, Curt Swan, and Mike Mignola, inks by George Perez, Jerry Ordway, John Beatty, Murphy Anderson, and Mike Mignola. Alternate Action Comics #600 cover, pencils by John Byrne, inks by George Perez. "Different Worlds," script by John Byrne, pencils by John Byrne (breakdowns) and George Perez (finishes), inks by George Perez; Hermes summons Wonder Woman to Olympus from her romantic meeting with Superman, and the Man of Steel follows, but they arrive in different locations; After Hermes explains to Diana that Olympus has been taken over by Darkseid, the New God toys with the heroes, making them battle, as he discusses with Desaad his plans. "True Love," script by John Byrne (plot) and Roger Stern (script), pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Jerry Ordway; Lois is upset that the papers are saying that Superman and Wonder Woman are dating. "Games People Play," script by John Byrne, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by John Beatty; Lex threatens to reveal to the public that Maggie is a lesbian; Lex learns that he has kryptonite poisoning. "A Friend in Need," script by John Byrne (plot) and Roger Stern (script), pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superman goes to Millersburg to answer Jimmy's signal watch, but weakens from kryptonite poisoning. "The Dark Where Madness Lies" starring Superman and Man-Bat, script by John Byrne, pencils by Mike Mignola, inks by Mike Mignola. Comics Buyer's Guide Fan Awards for 1987. Kevin MaguireDave Gibbons, Walt Simonson, and Mike Zeck pin-ups; Art Adams pin-up inks. Cover price $3.50.

  • Vol. 32 #5
    Adam (1956-1996 Knight Publishing Corp.^) Magazine 2nd Series Vol. 32 #5

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    May 1988. Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin up girls. In this issue: Eroticism in the 80's - new sex styles for a high risk age; Photo-Balling - how to use your camera to get laid; and French Postcards - still steamy after all these years! Also: Club Adam swingers. 8-in. x 11-in. Mature Readers Cover price $3.75.

  • Issue #10
    Adventures of Captain Jack (1986) 10

    Homeward Bound. Captain Jack and crew return to Detroit to face a stack of unpaid bills. Story, art and cover by Mike Kazaleh. Black and white; 32 pages. Mature readers. Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #440
    Adventures of Superman (1987) 440

    En route to his rendezvous with Wonder Woman, Superman confers with Batman, then foils a crime in "The Hurrieder I Go". Script and co-plot by John Byrne, co-plot and pencils by Jerry Ordway, inks by Dennis Janke. Dave Gibbons/Ordway cover. Cover price $0.75.

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  • Issue #440
    Adventures of Superman (1987) Canadian Price Variant 440

    Canadian Edition with $1.00 cover price. En route to his rendezvous with Wonder Woman, Superman confers with Batman, then foils a crime in "The Hurrieder I Go". Script and co-plot by John Byrne, co-plot and pencils by Jerry Ordway, inks by Dennis Janke. Dave Gibbons/Ordway cover. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #373
    Adventures of the Big Boy (1957-1996 Webs Adv. Corp.) Restaurant Promo 373
  • Issue #4
    Air Fighters Classics (1987) 4

    Cover by Charles Biro. Written by Charles Biro & Dick Wood, Nathaniel Nitkin and unknown. Art by Al Camy, Fred Kida, Tony DiPreta, Mort Leav, Pierce Rice & Arturo Casanueve, John Cassone and Bob Fujitani. Retouched art by Miyako Graham. Reprint of Air Fighters Comics Vol. 1 (1941-1943) #5, featuring: Airboy in "Bombs over Boston"; the mighty Thor in the Iron Ace story; a sub spotter in the Skinny McGinty story; flying dragons in the Skywolf story; 2-page text story "Ace of Aces"; an impostor in the Bald Eagle story; the Black Angel in "There Was the Hag from Hades"; and the man without a soul in the Flying Dutchman story! Softcover, 64 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

  • Issue #39
    Airboy (1986 Eclipse) 39

    At an air show, Airboy and Valkyrie try to stop an experimental plane that has gone out of control in "A Wire Down." Script by Chuck Dixon and art by Ricardo Villagran. Issue also has an Airboy Index, diagrams of Airboy's plane and "Family Ties – Part 2" in which the saga of the Heap's family members continues. Script by Len Wein & Lou Mougin and art by Carmine Infantino & Mark Pacella. Cover price $1.75.

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    $2 Airboy #39 FN; Eclipse | Chuck Dixon - we combine shipping

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  • Issue #3-REP
    Akira TPB (1985 Kodansha) Janpanese Edition 3-REP


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    NOTE: All text is in Japanese - Volume 3 - 2nd or Later Printings.

    Story and art by Katsuhiro Otomo.

    In the heart of Neo-Tokyo all the players have gathered. Tetsuo, reveling in his awesome psychic power; Kaneda, once friend, now hunted by Tetsuo, and Kay the beautiful resistance fighter. The one thing they all seek is the dormat psychic known as Akira, a force that will either save or destroy the world. And only the person to reach him first will decide which.

    Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 290 pages, B&W.

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

  • Issue #3
    ALF (1988) 3
    Published May 1988 by Marvel.

    Comic book version of the TV sitcom and cartoon that aired on NBC from 1986 to 1990 featuring an Alien Life Form (ALF) living with a family. What if the situation had been reversed? What with Willie had landed on ALF's planet and not vice versa? ALF shows that possibility to Willie in "Travels with Willie." Then it's the anniversary of ALF landing on Earth but the special cake the Tanners made for the event causes problems for their neighbor in "One Tiny Mistake." Scripts by Michael Gallagher and art by Dave Manak & Marie Severin. Cover price $1.00.

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    $16 ALF #3 1988 Marvel VF
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  • Vol. 33 #5
    Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine (1956 Davis-Dell) Vol. 33 #5
  • Issue #1
    Alien Worlds (1988) 1

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    Cover by William Stout. Written by Bruce Jones. Art by Thom Enriquez, Tom Yeates, Mark Johnson, Ralph Reese, Eric Shanower, Mike Dringenberg, Bill Wray and Bob Fingerman. Featuring: "Phony Express"; "Looking for Louie"; "Boots and Jackets"; "In the Meadow"; "Jupiter Rising"; and "Worlds Apart"! Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.95.

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    $115 Alien Worlds Graphic Album Series 1988 CGC 9.6 Newly Graded!
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  • Issue #1
    Aliens (1988 Dark Horse) 1
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    1st printing - Written by Mark Verheiden. Art and cover by Mark A. Nelson. In deep space, a salvage crew is attacked by seemingly unstoppable monsters. The marines are called in, but they need someone with experience. Soon Hicks (the horribly scarred survivor from Aliens) and Newt (now almost eighteen) find themselves on a mission to locate and destroy the Aliens' homeworld! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

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  • Issue #17
    Alpha Adventures (1981-1988 Fanzine) 17

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  • Issue #58
    Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 58

    "Well, you can bet your Bones it's not on...Liveworld!" Part 3 of 5. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Jim Lee and Al Milgrom. Our lost in space heroes continue to explore the strange alien world known as Liveworld. They will soon come face-to-face with the malevolent Dream Queen, Mistress of Liveworld. Cover price $1.00.

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    $6 Alpha Flight (1st Series) #58 - Marvel | Jim Lee - we combine shipping

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  • Issue #140
    Amazing Heroes (1981) 140

    In this issue: Preview of Marvel Comics Presents, with quotes from Chris Claremont, Doug Moench, Steve Gerber, more; The Light and Darkness War - Tom Veitch & Cam Kennedy's vision of the afterlife; Superman Framed - Clark Kent & his alter ego fly into art galleries; can the bookshelf format make or break a book? Plus: Editorial; Newsline; Coming Distractions; Perspective; Video View - Tinseltown Tidbits; Don Rosa's Information Center - Manning & Magnus; Doc's Bookshelf - Taking Care of UFOs; Comics in Review - The Killing Joke re-told; Comics in Review II - JLI, Strikeforce: Morituri, more; Amazing Readers. Cover features Wolverine, Shang-Chi & Man-Thing by Tom Grindberg. Cover price $2.75.

  • Issue #141
    Amazing Heroes (1981) 141

    In this issue: How one woman changed the face of comics by slapping it; Special Perspective by Mindy Newell - the writer of American Flagg! & The New Wave wonders why we're here; Colleen Doran - artist/writer of A Distant Soil courageously speaks out against discrimination, harassment, & for the return to romance; profiles of Karen Berger, Angela Bocage, Lee Binswanger, Barb Collins, Lela Dowling, Jo Duffy, Ramona Fradon, Carol Kalish, Krystine Kryttre, Deni Loubert, Cynthia Martin, Christy Marx, Nadine Messner-Loebs, Ann Nocenti, Trina Robbins, Diana Schutz, Monica Sharp, Cara Sherman-Tereno, Louise Simonson, Carrie Spiegle, Dann Thomas, Mary Wilshire, Rebecka Wright, Sharon Wright & Cat Yronwode; are graphic novels the answer to getting more women into comics?; how are women treated in comics specialty stores? Plus: Editorial; Newsline; Coming Distractions; It's Commentin' Time - None Dare Call It Conspiracy!; Comics in Review - Speedball, Wolfpack & The Killing Joke; Amazing Readers. Cover by Colleen Doran and Marie Severin (colors). Cover price $2.75.

  • Issue #300D
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 300D
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    Direct Edition. Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!", script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane; Spidey's old alien costume has merged with reporter Eddie Brock who thinks his career was ruined by Spider-Man and the symbiote of the two, Venom, takes on the web slinger; At MJ's request, Spidey returns to the blue and red costume as she now finds his black duds way too creepy; This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume; Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo.. Stan's Soapbox Special in place of letters page: Full page editorial by Stan on the occasion of Spider-Man's 300th issue. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #300N
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 300N
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    Newsstand Edition. Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!", script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane; Spidey's old alien costume has merged with reporter Eddie Brock who thinks his career was ruined by Spider-Man and the symbiote of the two, Venom, takes on the web slinger; At MJ's request, Spidey returns to the blue and red costume as she now finds his black duds way too creepy; This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume; Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo.. Stan's Soapbox Special in place of letters page: Full page editorial by Stan on the occasion of Spider-Man's 300th issue. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #300MJ

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    Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $1.50.

  • Vol. 63 #1
    Amazing Stories (1926-Present Experimenter) Pulp Vol. 63 #1
  • Issue #1
    American Flagg (1988 2nd Series) 1

    Reuben and Jules get into the middle of a poli-club confrontation that ends up leveling the original site of the Q-USA station and afterwards Reuben decides to go on a trip with Jules in "Little Hitlers." Script by Howard Chaykin & Mindy Newell and art by Mike Vosburg & Richard Ory. Cover price $1.75.

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    $15 HOWARD CHAYKIN'S AMERIKAN FLAGG! Vol 2 #1 (1988) FIRST COMICS NEW SHOW COMING!
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  • Vol. 108 #5
    Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact (1960-Present Dell) Vol. 108 #5

    May 1988. Stories: "Hunting Rights" by P.M. Fergusson and G.L. Robson, "Thing's Ransom" by Roger MacBride Allen, "Fradero Goes Home" by Kevin O'Donnell Jr., "Trauma" by Eric Vinicoff, "Frame of Reference" by Stephen Kraus, "Twisters" by Paul Nahin, "Lure" by Harry Turtledove, and "Throop's Revenge" by Roland Shew. Science Fact article, "An Introduction to Psychohistory" (conclusion) by Michael F. Flynn. Short review of Alan Moore's "Saga of the Swamp Thing." Cover by Janet Aulisio. Illustrations by Bob Walters, William R. Warren Jr., Janet Aulisio, Judy Mitchell, Val Lakey Lindahn, and Martin G. Cameron. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 192 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #356
    Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 356

    Script by George Gladir and Dan Parent. Art by Stan Goldberg. Cover art by Stan Goldberg. Archie and his pals are charged with safely delivering an athlete to the winter games in Calgary in the four-part "Come Together in Calgary." Sabrina one-page story. 32 pgs. Full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #34
    Archie's Double Digest (1982) 34
  • Issue #196
    Archie's Pals 'n' Gals (1955) 196

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "All Thats Fit to Print," script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Everyone assumes Jughead is snapping embarrassing pictures for the school newspaper. "How Do We Describe Ye?" activity page with Mr. Lodge and Mr. Weatherbee by Rod Ollerenshaw. "Water Boy" starring Miss Grundy, script by Joe Edwards, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Dan Parent. "Janitor Jottings," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Svenson tells us what it's like to be a janitor. "The Four-Eyed Fish," script by Dan Parent, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Dilton loses his glasses while ice skating and they end up helping a near-sighted fish. "Appreciation Elation," script by George Gladir, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Henry Scarpelli; While Betty and Veronica are away, Archie befriends a young lady and decides to spend time with her, which turns out to be a bad idea for him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #196
    Archie's Pals 'n' Gals (1955) Canadian Price Variant 196

    Canadian Price Variant. 95¢ Cover price. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "All Thats Fit to Print," script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Everyone assumes Jughead is snapping embarrassing pictures for the school newspaper. "How Do We Describe Ye?" activity page with Mr. Lodge and Mr. Weatherbee by Rod Ollerenshaw. "Water Boy" starring Miss Grundy, script by Joe Edwards, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Dan Parent. "Janitor Jottings," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Svenson tells us what it's like to be a janitor. "The Four-Eyed Fish," script by Dan Parent, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Dilton loses his glasses while ice skating and they end up helping a near-sighted fish. "Appreciation Elation," script by George Gladir, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Henry Scarpelli; While Betty and Veronica are away, Archie befriends a young lady and decides to spend time with her, which turns out to be a bad idea for him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #24
    Area 88 (1987 Eclipse) 24

    Story & art: Kaoru Shintani. Crazy Charlie is back at Area 88 with a mission no one could ever imagine. And Charlie always succeeds! Deluxe B&W Format. Cover price $1.50.

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    $7 AREA 88 #24 8.0 ECLIPSE COMIC BOOK CM91-253

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  • Issue #25
    Area 88 (1987 Eclipse) 25

    Story & art: Kaoru Shintani. Mick's new Tomcat challenges Shin's Dragon in a battle of skill, speed and thrills! Deluxe B&W Format. Cover price $1.50.

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    $7 AREA 88 #25 8.0 ECLIPSE COMIC BOOK CM91-242

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  • Issue #9

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  • Vol. 12 #5
    Asimov's Science Fiction (1977-2019 Dell Magazines) Vol. 12 #5

    May 1988 - Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, Text (With B&W illustrations and photos). Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #291
    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 291

    "Shadows of the Future Past!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Walt Simonson. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The Avengers and Marrina attend a gala affair at the Lincoln Center in New York City! But when Earth's Mightiest Heroes step out on the town, trouble is usually not far behind! During the high class party, Marrina samples a small fish and is suddenly transformed into a wild raging beast! And then Namor's wife jumps into the East River and swiftly swims away! What just happened? Captain Marvel and her teammates aren't sure, so they return to Hydro-Base to plot a course of action. Meanwhile over the next several days, a series of oceanic disasters occurs all over the world! Apparently a leviathan of biblical proportions is rampaging across the seas! Could there be a connection to Marrina? The Avengers hope not, but the Sub-Mariner fears so! Cameo appearance by Kang the Conqueror and Ravonna. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain Marvel, Doctor Druid, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Sub-Mariner. First $1.00 issue. (Notes: Kang previously appeared in Avengers 269. Walt Simonson begins his 1-year stint as the writer for the Avengers series.) Cover price $1.00.

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    $4 Marvel Comics Avengers Avengers 1st Series #291 VG+
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  • Issue #291MJ
    Avengers (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 291MJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. First $1.00 cover price. Kang attacks in "Shadows of the Future Past!" Script by Walt Simonson, layouts by John Buscema, finished art by Tom Palmer. Buscema/Palmer cover. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #32
    Avengers West Coast (1985) 32

    "Buried Monsters!" Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Al Milgrom (layouts) and Tony DeZuniga (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Mike Machlan. In light of Hawkeye's having to dismiss the golden avenger from the team (see Iron Man 229), the Wasp arrives in California to give the west coasters a good old-fashioned pep talk! And while Janet van Dyne is talking, Mockingbird is busy trying to find any living relatives of the 19th century Phantom Rider! One thing leads to another... and the West Coast Avengers fly to the Grand Canyon for vacation. And while there they witness the reawakening of one of the great giant monsters of Marvel's past: Yetrigar! Oh my, can the Avengers defeat the beast that once fought the King of Monsters to a standstill? Appearance by Hamilton Slade. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Dr. Pym, Moon Knight, Tigra, Wonder Man, and the Wasp. (Note: Yetrigar previously appeared in Godzilla (1977 Marvel) #10 and #11.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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    $11 The West Coast Avengers #32 1988 Marvel Comics VF 1st series Newsstand
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  • Issue #32MJ
    Avengers West Coast (1985) Mark Jewelers 32MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Buried Monsters!" Guest-starring Wasp. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Al Milgrom and Tony Dezuniga. In light of the Avengers having to dismiss Iron Man (see Iron Man #229), Wasp arrives to give the West Coast team a good old-fashion pep-talk. Plus, witness as one of the great giant monsters of Marvel's past reawakens. Yetrigar (1st appeared in Godzilla (1977 Marvel) #10-11), the mutated pre-humanoid, has risen and destruction follows. Can the Avengers hope to contain a beast that fought the King of Monsters to a stand still. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #35
    Badger (1983 1st Series Capital/First) 35

    With the demon Count Kohler and his demon bikers invading their home, the Badger and company have to try to battle and hold off the demons while they try to find the Waffenpoof in "Garden Party." Script by Mike Baron and art by Ron Lim & Jay Geldhof. Issue also has "Riley's Dojo" with script by Roger Salick and art by Aaron McClellan & Karl Story. Cover price $1.75.

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    $5 BADGER # 35 (FIRST COMICS 1988)

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  • Issue #419
    Batman (1940) 419
    Published May 1988 by DC.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4347876023
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Direct Edition.
    • Label #21-3B8C92F-065
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    The KGBeast does the unthinkable in an effort to escape from Batman in "Ten Nights Of The Beast!" Part 3 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story concludes next issue. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Mike Zeck cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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    $6 Vertigo Batman Batman 1st Series #419 VG
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    $12 BATMAN #419 VOL. 1 8.0 DC COMIC BOOK CM97-37
    $12 BATMAN #419 VOL. 1 8.0 DC COMIC BOOK CM94-203
    $12 Batman #419 newsstand (DC Comics 1988) VERY FINE/NEAR MINT 9.0
    $12 Batman #419-1988 vf KGBeast Zeck Robin Jason Todd
    $24 Batman 419 VF/NM 9.0 High Definition Scans *
    $176 * BATMAN #419 CGC 9.6 SS Zeck Ten Nights of the Beast! (1961002020) *
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  • Issue #419
    Batman (1940) Canadian Price Variant 419

    Canadian edition with $1.00 cover price. The KGBeast does the unthinkable in an effort to escape from Batman in "Ten Nights Of The Beast!" Part 3 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story concludes next issue. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Mike Zeck cover. 1st printing. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #SET#1
    Batman Portfolio by Mike Zeck (1988 DC) SET#1

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    Batman Portfolio by Mike Zeck - Includes 6 beautiful full-page art prints with art by Mike Zeck and featuring the Dark Knight Detective's harrowing showdown with one of his most dangerous adversaries - the KGBeast! 6 Art Prints, 11 1/2-in. x 15-in., B&W. Cover price $10.00.

  • Issue #1UK-1ST
    Batman The Killing Joke (1988) UK Edition 1UK-1ST

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    1st Printing. Titan Books UK Edition. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings.

  • Issue #1UK-REP
    Batman The Killing Joke (1988) UK Edition 1UK-REP

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    2nd or later printing (Title any color but lime green). Titan Books UK Edition. Alan Moore script. Brian Bolland art.

  • Issue #1427

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