Comic books October 1989

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Old Funny Stuff!" By George Alec Effinger. Author's Choice Monthly was a series of 29 short story collections. These hardcovers have a limited print run and are each is signed by the author. Hardcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 104 pages, Text Only. NOTE: Limited to 350 copies.

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"Journey" Guest-starring Sersi. Script by John Byrne. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. The Avengers' clash with the Lava Men is over. But the team has suffered a serious casualty…Gilgamesh. The Forgotten One has slipped into a coma and appears near death. Who on Earth can save him? The star-spangled avenger knows of one possibility! The mesmerizing Sersi…the enchanting Eternal who resides in New York City! After Sersi tends to Gilgamesh, she realizes that his only hope for recovery lies in Olympia…the Eternals' majestic homeland! Will the Avengers find the answers in Olympia? Or just more questions? Appearances by the Lava Men, Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Women, West Coast Avengers, Uni-Mind, and the Eternals. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Gilgamesh, Quasar, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Sub-Mariner. (Notes: Sersi and the shield-slinger previously worked together in Captain America 355 and 357. This issue begins Sersi's long association with the Avengers that runs through issue 375.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Journey" Guest-starring Sersi. Script by John Byrne. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. The Avengers' clash with the Lava Men is over. But the team has suffered a serious casualty…Gilgamesh. The Forgotten One has slipped into a coma and appears near death. Who on Earth can save him? The star-spangled avenger knows of one possibility! The mesmerizing Sersi…the enchanting Eternal who resides in New York City! After Sersi tends to Gilgamesh, she realizes that his only hope for recovery lies in Olympia…the Eternals' majestic homeland! Will the Avengers find the answers in Olympia? Or just more questions? Appearances by the Lava Men, Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Women, West Coast Avengers, Uni-Mind, and the Eternals. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Gilgamesh, Quasar, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Sub-Mariner. (Notes: Sersi and the shield-slinger previously worked together in Captain America 355 and 357. This issue begins Sersi's long association with the Avengers that runs through issue 375.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Tooth and Nail" Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Don Heck. Cover by Kieron Dwyer. The Avengers' ace archer is under assault from all angles! First, Mad Dog and Bobcat assail him, then the Bullet Biker and the Death Throws attack! Can Hawkeye defeat all these villains? Second story: "Second Debut" Plot and Script by John Byrne. Plot and Pencils by Kieron Dwyer. Inks by Karl Kesel. The Vision stops an armored car heist and realizes that the general public does not know now that he is still the same synthezoid avenger that for years wore the green and yellow costume. So the Vision makes an impromptu appearance on the Tonight Show to assure everyone that he is the same avenger. Cameo appearances by Johnny Carson and the Avengers West Coast. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Baptism of Fire!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Great Lakes Avengers. Script by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. The ancient force "That Which Endures" has taken control of Wanda Maximoff! The Sentinel of Liberty and She-Hulk tried to help her, but their valiant effort failed. Fortunately, more avengers are on the way to Texas! However, they are not from the east coast or west coast! It's the Great Lakes Avengers to the rescue with Hawkeye, Mockingbird, and the Vision by their side! Can they break the strange, supernatural hold on the Scarlet Witch? Cameo appearances by Hank Pym, Tigra, Wonder Man, and the Wasp. GLA Lineup: Big Bertha, Dinah Soar, Doorman, Flatman, and Mr. Immortal. (Note: Also this month the Vision reintroduces himself to the American public in Avengers Spotlight #23.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Baptism of Fire!" Story and Art by John Byrne. The ancient force "That Which Endures" has taken control of the Scarlet Witch and the She-Hulk; and also holds Captain America prisoner. Now it's the Great Lakes Avengers to the rescue along with Hawkeye, Mockingbird, and the Vision! 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

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Written by Peter Milligan with art by Bret Ewins. Cover price $1.50.

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In Bolivia, Mavis wants to travel to Tora Tora to conduct research. But when she and the Badger are warned not to go there, of course they do go there and encounter mystery and danger in "Tinku." Script by Roger Salick and art by Tim Vigil & Denis Rodier. Issue also has "The Man in the Grey Silk Suit," a Badger text story by Mike Baron. Cover price $1.95.

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Alone, lost in the woods somewhere in Wisconsin and in a different personality, the Badger struggles to get back home and returns in time helps Riley and Meldrum who are in trouble at a bar in "Ain't I'm a Dog." Script by Mike Baron and art by Spyder, Jay Geldhof, Paul Chadwick, Denys Cowan, John K. Snyder, Mitch O'Connell, Jill Thompson, Mike Zeck & Jay Geldhof. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover by George Perez. "A Lonely Place of Dying Chapter One: Suspects," script by George Perez (Co-Plot) and Marv Wolfman, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Batman pushes the limits following Jason Todd's death; Meanwhile, a mysterious individual stalks Batman and Nightwing; Batman discovers that Two-Face is back in town and planning his demise. Continued in The New Titans (1988-1996) #60. A Lonely Place of Dying Part 1 of 5. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Issue 52. October 23, 1989. Spanish language digest size reprint of Justice League International (1987) #8. Written by Keith Giffen and J. M. DeMatteis. Illustrated by Kevin Maguire and Al Gordon. 5.5" x 7.75". 32 pages. Color. NOTE: All text in Spanish.

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1st Edition - 1st printing.

Written by Grant Morrison. Art and cover by Dave McKean.

On April Fool's Day the Joker leads a revolt of the inmates at Arkham Asylum, prison for the criminally insane. The Dark Knight Detective must save the day by saving the hostages and rounding up the bad guys. But what of Amadeus Arkham, founder of the infamous institution? Featuring the Dark Knight's arch-nemeses the Joker, Two-Face, Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, and more in the black heart of Gotham City's house for the criminally insane. This graphic novel is well-known for its psychological intensity and probing portraits of Batman and the Joker, as well as groundbreaking art that influenced scores of artists by introducing a new school of storytelling and technique to comics.

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The Beatles Book (also known as Beatles Monthly) was a long-running fanzine produced by Beat Publications that was dedicated to the legacy of the incredible pop-culture phenomenon known as The Beatles. First published in August 1963, the magazine ran until production stopped with the 77th issue published in December,1969. It was revived in May, 1976, reprinting the first 77 issues with a few pages of added content. Beat Publications then continued producing new issues in October, 1982 until the publication ultimately ceased production with issue #321 printed in January, 2003. 6" x 8", 46 pages, B&W.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Contact. Story, art and cover by Matthias Schultheiss. A three-volume science-fiction horror graphic novel by German comic artist Matthias Schultheiss, originally published in Europe in the 1980s. The authorities close in as Shelby and Sarah flee to the Port of Hamburg, resulting in a firefight that turns into a bloodbath. In desperation, Shelby finally visits the WWII bunker where Amselstein carried out his experiments in quantum physics, and discovers the fate thats been awaiting him all along. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature readers. Cover price $10.95. Cover price $10.95.

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Featuring: Judge Dredd tales by John Wagner, Alan Grant, Brian Bolland, Ian Gibson, Ron Smith, Colin Wilson & John Cooper. Judge Dredd cover by Brendan McCarthy.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Bedrock Bowl" Fruity Pebbles ad with The Flintstones. "The Kindest Cut," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie can't get Betty's mower started for her so he borrows one from Mr. Lodge and runs over his plants in the process; He then runs through neighbor's yards and loses the mower in the creek. "You Don't Need Drugs" public service announcement with Archie. "Mission Impossible" half-page story, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Rudy Lapick; Sabrina looks for a spell to stop September from arriving. "The Caretaker," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty takes care of Veronica's pool while she and her family are in Rome. "Gadget Gaga," script by George Gladir, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Tex Blaisdell; Dilton invents gadgets like a video school set-up and a Christmas tree that decorates itself. Betty answers letters submitted by Archie readers. Bettys Fine Art Works illustration by Dan DeCarlo Jr. "Mess Distress!", script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty's mom wants her to help clean the house, but Betty keeps making dates with Archie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.95.

Written by Frank Doyle George Gladir, and Mike Pellowski. Art by Dan DeCarlo, Rudy Lapick, Samm Schwartz, and Rudy Lapick. Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Jim DeCarlo. At the Riverdale High Annual Picnic, Veronica reluctantly agrees to participate in the various picnic games. Betty and Veronica head for the beach to do some surfing. Betty and Veronica agree to try Dilton's new rain repellent gas. Veronica's Fashions By The Sea page, art by Dan DeCarlo. You Don't Need Drugs public service announcement with the Archie gang, art by Stan Goldberg. Editor Gorelick promotes Veronica In Japan, World Of Archie #599, World Of Jughead, Betty & Veronica Summer Fun, Bayou Billy and Jughead's Double Digest #1. Then he outlines how comic book pages are inked. Betty & Veronica advice column. 36 pages, full color. $0.95. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Wet & Wild," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Betty accidentally squirts Veronica and Archie with a garden hose, Veronica is determined to have her revenge. You Don't Need Drugs public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Down Memory Lane," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty is becoming obsessed with singer Rick Melody, and her parents tell her about Alice's crush on the Blimeys, the British pop stars of an earlier era. "The Early Risers," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica has a bad reputation for sleeping late, but it's Betty who oversleeps and misses out on a hiking trip with the guys. Betty's Summer Fashions page, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Alison Flood. "Boredom Buster," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty has a list of things to do when she gets bored, but she decides the list is more trouble than it's worth. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.95.

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Canadian Price Variant. $1.15 cover price. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Wet & Wild," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Betty accidentally squirts Veronica and Archie with a garden hose, Veronica is determined to have her revenge. You Don't Need Drugs public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Down Memory Lane," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty is becoming obsessed with singer Rick Melody, and her parents tell her about Alice's crush on the Blimeys, the British pop stars of an earlier era. "The Early Risers," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica has a bad reputation for sleeping late, but it's Betty who oversleeps and misses out on a hiking trip with the guys. Betty's Summer Fashions page, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Alison Flood. "Boredom Buster," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty has a list of things to do when she gets bored, but she decides the list is more trouble than it's worth. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.15.

1st printing. By Kim Deitch. Deitch's very best work from the '70s and '80s is featured in this mammoth career retrospective, including classics from Arcade, Snarf, and the East Village Other, starring Waldo, Nate Mishkinm and the author himself. None of these comics appear in any other Fantagraphics books! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 130 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

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By Howard Chaykin. Collects issues #5-8 of Black Kiss (1988). B&W with color cover. Cover price $3.75.

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Seduction of Deceit: Book 1 - Written by Beau Smith and Chuck Dixon. Art and Cover by Dan Brereton. Starring The Black Terror, Watson, Butts and Frisbie. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

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A special double-sized, triple-threat 52-page issue. In a full-length story, the entire core Blackhawk squadron regroups to complete their mission...just in time to fall victim to Circus' deadly plan with a devastating shock ending. Written by Martin Pasko, with art by Grant Miehm and Rick Burchett. Also, another tale of the modern-day Blackhawk Express, written by John Ostrander, with art by Dick Rockwell. Plus, the first Blackhawk story from Military Comics (1941) #1, written by Will Eisner, with art by Chuck Cuidera. Cover by Burchett. New Format. Suggested for Mature Readers. Cover price $2.50.

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Written by James Dean Smith. Art and cover by James Dean Smith. Dancin' with the Devil; Someone is framing Boris for crimes--Dr Foo Foo. Written by James Dean Smith and Valaska Smith. Art by James Dean Smith. Yellow Gold featuring Alphie & Ralphie the Tree Mice. 36 pages, B&W. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Sep-October 1989. Catalog supplement of what Bud had to offer in 1989. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 54 pages, B&W.