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1st Printing dated February 1989. Book One: Pain. Story, art and cover by James OBarr. The first Crow miniseries, and the characters second appearance (after Caliber Presents #1). Murdered by thugs, Eric Draven is resurrected as The Crow, a deathless spirit of vengeance. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers.

Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Jim Starlin. In the critically-acclaimed THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN MARVEL, watch the dying hero tragically succumb to the cancer that ravages his body. This is one of the greatest super-hero stories ever told, by one of the medium's master storytellers - Jim Starlin! Featuring appearances by Thanos, Spider-Man, Hulk, Fantastic Four, the Avengers, X-Men, Defenders, Inhumans, Daredevil, and more. Softcover, 64 pages, 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., full color.

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JORDAN B. GORFINKEL;ART BY SHAWN MARTINBROUGH, JEFF JOHNSON, STEVE MITCHELL, AND DAN PANOSIAN;COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON. Following the events of "Officer Down," a party is held as cops and Gotham's elite ? including Two-Face ? turn out to say farewell to one of Gotham's finest! But how can Bruce Wayne slip away and become Batman in order to stop Two-Face, when he can't seem to ditch his ever-present bodyguard, Sasha Bordeaux? Plus, Chapter 10 of "The Jacobian." FC, 40 PG.

Oreo Cookie promotional comic from 1984. Reprints Batman cover and story from Detective #27, plus Robin origin from Detective #38, and first Joker appearance from Batman #1. 32-pages, all newsprint, full-color standard comic book size.

cover by leonardo manco chuck dixon (w)/leonardo manco (p & i) Continuing the new adventure starring comics' #1 villain! Stay in a world totally dominated by your will, but which you knows to be a fabrication, or attempt the perilous journey back to Earth ? which will Dr. Doom choose? Or is there some way he can eat his cake and have it too? 7-59606-05186-1-00311 (MarvelPG) 2.50

Direct Edition. Video Game Stars in Their Comics Debut! "Enter the Double Dragon." Written by Dwayne McDuffie, pencils by Tom Raney, inks & colors by Brad Vancata, lettering by Pat Brosseau. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Andy Mangels (w), Fabio Laguna (p & i), Tony Washington (c) Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Dragon's Lair, the stars of one of the top arcade games in history make their comic book debut! Swearing revenge on Dirk the Daring for killing his offspring, the deadly dragon Singe swoops up Princess Daphne in his razor- sharp claws! Now, armed with his courage and skills, our brave knight must survive the dangers of the Dark Kingdom to save his Princess! It's swordplay, sorcery, dragons, and damsels...plus a pinch of humor! Lead on, adventurer...your quest awaits! 32 pgs, full color, on sale August 6 $2.95

Gilad pursues and faces an enemy that he has battled throughout time in many different incarnations in "Evil Reincarnate." 1st appearance of Bloodshot (cameo). Script by Kevin Vanhook and art by Yvel Guichet & John Dixon.

48-page squarebound edition (no ads). First appearance of Excalibur in "The Sword is Drawn." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Alan Davis, inks by Paul Neary (with Mark Farmer). Davis/Neary cover.

"Back to the Basics!" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. A new era begins for the Fantastic Four as John Byrne starts his 5-year stint as writer and artist for the series. However, the new era kicks off with an old villain...Diablo! The Master of Alchemy cooks up four creatures of earth, wind, water, and fire to battle the FF! Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange and Frankie Raye. (Notes: John Byrne inks this issue under the pseudonym (or anagram) Bjorn Heyn. Diablo appears next in Iron Man 159.) 32 pages

Last 65-cent issue. Return of Jean Grey: Part 2 of 3 - X-Factor tie-in. "Like a Phoenix!" Guest-starring the Uncanny X-Men and Avengers. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by John Byrne. Story continued from Avengers (Vol. 1) #263. Don't miss the startling return of Jean Grey! How did she survive, and where has she been? The answers will shock and surprise you. Plus, this issue sets the stage for the return of the of the original X-Men! Story continues in X-Factor (1986-1998 1st Series) #1.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dick Giordano. Dead Heat For A Scarlet Speedster, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dennis Jensen; Heatwave has gone straight, but is apparently back in action. Blood On The Sun, script by Martin Pasko and Steve Gerber (co-story), pencils by Keith Giffen (layouts), inks by Larry Mahlstedt (finishes); Dr. Fate tangles with lord of chaos Vandaemeon. Man, Myth & Magic role-playing game ad. SGT Rock toy ad from Remco, art by Joe Kubert. Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art ad. 36 Pages, Full Color.

Comic book version of the TV show featuring the Fraggles, Gorgs, Doozers and other wonderful creatures living in the small fantastic place known as Fraggle Rock. Gobo comes across a metronome and thinks it's a time machine. And he brings the machine back to Fraggle Rock, it has a strange effect on everyone in "The Magic Time Machine" and "Can It Be Stopped?" Script by Stan Kay and art by Marie Severin.

"Platinum Foil" Cover. by Brian Pulido & Mike Wolfer After the events of Freddy vs. Jason, Laura Upland has had it. She's one of two squabbling siblings who have inherited the land Camp Crystal Lake was built on. Their latest stalemate is how to deal with the destruction done at the Crystal Lake Resorts. Laura knows Jason Voorhees caused it. He is out there, and until he's done in, they won't be able to sell those lucrative time-shares. Unknown to her brother Miles, she enacts a plan to kill Jason that will rip her family apart. Literally. Can a paramilitary group, armed to the teeth, survive against a supernaturally unstoppable killing machine? Take a guess! This is bleeding-edge horror as only Lady Death creator Brian Pulido can deliver, with art by Warren Ellis' Strange Killings artist, Mike Wolfer, and color by Greg Waller!

Story, art and cover by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. On a far off world, Dr. Honeycutt is attempting to perfect a mind over matter headband. A freak thunderstorm short circuits his plans and transfers his consciousness to his gardening droid. The authorities believe the droid killed the doctor, putting him/it on the run. After a long chase, they almost have him until the sudden arrival of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Story continues in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1985) #5. 44 pages, B&W.

Cover pencils by Howard Chaykin, inks by Terry Austin. Club Nightmare!, script by Archie Goodwin (idea) and David Michelinie (plot, script), pencils by Howard Chaykin (layouts) and Terry Austin (finished art), inks by Terry Austin; Marion opens a club, the Raven's Nest, in Manhattan; After numerous "accidents", Indiana realizes that someone is trying to kill her; At first suspecting crimelord, Emil Marko, Indiana soon discovers that Jamal is the culprit. 36 pgs. $0.60.

Tithing, script by Howard Mackie, pencils by Lee Weeks, inks by Klaus Janson; Henri LeBeau sneaks into X-Mansion and tells his young step-brother, Gambit, that the time of the tithing has come and he is needed in New Orleans as the Assassins Guild is trying to break the old pacts; As they are speaking, Henri is cut down by an assassins arrow; Gambit gives chase and discovers that the killer is Julien, the "dead" brother of his wife; Learning that Bella Donna is also alive (she was "killed" in X-Men (Marvel, 1991 series) #8) Gambit and Rogue prepare to leave for New Orleans. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50.

Gold edition. Tithing, script by Howard Mackie, pencils by Lee Weeks, inks by Klaus Janson; Henri LeBeau sneaks into X-Mansion and tells his young step-brother, Gambit, that the time of the tithing has come and he is needed in New Orleans as the Assassins Guild is trying to break the old pacts; As they are speaking, Henri is cut down by an assassins arrow; Gambit gives chase and discovers that the killer is Julien, the "dead" brother of his wife; Learning that Bella Donna is also alive (she was "killed" in X-Men (Marvel, 1991 series) #8) Gambit and Rogue prepare to leave for New Orleans. 36 pgs., full color.

Cover by Lee Weeks. Honor Amongst Thieves, script by Howard Mackie, pencils by Lee Weeks, inks by Klaus Janson; Gambit returns to New Orleans and finds the wife he thought was dead alive but in a coma; Bella Donna's father, Marius, challenges Remy to a duel of honor but their fight is broken up by Julien and his rogue assassins; Rogue helps Gambit take Bella Donna to the Thieves Guild but they interrupt the tithing ceremony and the Tithe Collector leaves in a huff; Remy demands that his father give Bella Donna a sip of the Elixir of Life, a serum provided by the External, Candra, which is the secret to the Thieves Guild's longevity; When his father refuses, Gambit decides to get some of the serum for himself; Julien and his assassins have the same idea as they attack the Tithe Collector for a vial of the serum; Gambit leaves Rogue to guard Bella Donna as he prepares to confront Candra herself. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50.

Direct Edition. Cardstock Embossed Cover. Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Amanda Conner and Alberto Saichann. Cover by Joe Madureira and Jimmy Palmiotti. Fiends In High Places; David Xanatos is up to his same tricks as and Demona try to capture the Gargoyles; They do this by setting up the Gargoyles and making them look bad; It is up to Eliza Maza to protect the Gargoyles' reputation but things are made more difficult for her when Goliath won't stay out of it and she has to hide things from her new partner Matt Bluestone. Written In Stone introduction to the characters and creative team, written by Hildy Mesnik, art by Amanda Conner and Alberto Saichann. 36 pages, full color. $2.50.

Newsstand Edition. Cardstock Embossed Cover. Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Amanda Conner and Alberto Saichann. Cover by Joe Madureira and Jimmy Palmiotti. Fiends In High Places; David Xanatos is up to his same tricks as and Demona try to capture the Gargoyles; They do this by setting up the Gargoyles and making them look bad; It is up to Eliza Maza to protect the Gargoyles' reputation but things are made more difficult for her when Goliath won't stay out of it and she has to hide things from her new partner Matt Bluestone. Written In Stone introduction to the characters and creative team, written by Hildy Mesnik, art by Amanda Conner and Alberto Saichann. 36 pages, full color. $2.50.

Starring a super hero with problems! Featuring a super villain that wants to take over the world! Includes assorted, bumbling henchmen! A well-endowed love interest! And, including a plot with conflict, subplots, and a plot twist! There's no burying the lead here, folks, this comic is as generic as they come. 32 pages, FC.

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Final Issue - Part 2 of 2 - "The End of the Ghost Rider!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis and Bob Budiansky. Art by Bob Budiansky and Kevin Dzubans. Centurious has captured the soul of Johnny Blaze, weakening Zarathos. The only way to save both their lives is for a hellspawn to make the ultimate sacrifice. Johnny Blaze's future and eternal soul rely on the courage and pity of a demon he has been at war with for years. Get ready for the last ride of the Ghost Rider! 32 pages, FC.

Direct Edition. "Life's Blood!" Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Javier Saltares and Mark Texeira. The Spirit of Vengeance returns! But who is this new Ghost Rider and what is his new mission. The House of Ideas redefines the supernatural for the 90s! Kingpin cameo. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Danny Ketch (Ghost Rider II) and 1st appearance of Deathwatch.

Direct Edition. "Last Hope!" Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Mark Texeira. Its a battle royal in Central Park as H.E.A.R.T., Johnny Blaze, Blackout and the Ghost Rider collide and settle the score once and for all. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue features a special glow in the dark cover.

Limited (1 for 10) Variant Cover. GO WEST, YOUNG VECKMAN: Part 1 - Written by Scott Lobdell. Art by Ilias Kyriazis. In chapter one of this all-new Ghostbusters adventure, the 'Busters have been defeated by the pan-dimensional demon lord Kozar'Rai-Father of Gozer, the villain has separated them across the time stream! Dr. Peter Venkman is trapped in 1886, and his only chance to return to present-day Earth and free all of humanity from the Rule of Kozar'Rai has him teaming with a very unexpected (and very beautiful) ally! FC · 32 pages

Direct Edition. Giant size issue - "Operation: Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. Cobra is a sinister terrorist organization bent on world domination! There is only one thing standing in their way - GI Joe, the free world's elite strike force and a band of highly trained super soldiers who fight for freedom, justice and the American way. Yo, Joe! 1st appearance of Hawk, Snake-eyes, Scarlett, Clutch, Rock 'n' Roll, Stalker, Breaker, Flash, Grand Slam, Short-Fuse, Grunt, Cobra Commander and the Baroness. Includes back-up story "Hot Potato!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. Starring Snake-eyes, Scarlett, and Rock 'n' Roll. Also includes a 2-page diagram of "The Pit," the G.I. Joe Command Center. 52 pages, FC.

Direct Edition. Giant size issue - "Operation: Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. Cobra is a sinister terrorist organization bent on world domination! There is only one thing standing in their way - GI Joe, the free world's elite strike force and a band of highly trained super soldiers who fight for freedom, justice and the American way. Yo, Joe! 1st appearance of Hawk, Snake-eyes, Scarlett, Clutch, Rock 'n' Roll, Stalker, Breaker, Flash, Grand Slam, Short-Fuse, Grunt, Cobra Commander and the Baroness. Includes back-up story "Hot Potato!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. Starring Snake-eyes, Scarlett, and Rock 'n' Roll. Also includes a 2-page diagram of "The Pit," the G.I. Joe Command Center. 52 pages, FC.

1st printing. Direct Edition - "Silent Interlude!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Steve Leialoha. Cobra's deadly new agent - Storm Shadow - has captured Scarlett and brought her to Cobra's stronghold. Only one man has the bravery and skill to rescue her, and his name is Snake-Eyes. Plus, what is GI Joe's black-clad commando's mysterious link with Cobra's super ninja? 36 pages, FC.

NOTE: This is the classic "Silent Issue" with the 1st appearance of Storm Shadow.

1st printing. Newsstand Edition - "Silent Interlude!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Steve Leialoha. Cobra's deadly new agent - Storm Shadow - has captured Scarlett and brought her to Cobra's stronghold. Only one man has the bravery and skill to rescue her, and his name is Snake-Eyes. Plus, what is GI Joe's black-clad commando's mysterious link with Cobra's super ninja? 36 pages, FC.

NOTE: This is the classic "Silent Issue" with the 1st appearance of Storm Shadow.

1st printing - "Snake-Eyes: The Origin: Part 2 of 2!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Andy Mushynsky. As Cobra's elite fight for their lives in the swamp, Scarlet thinks back to the first time she ever met GI Joe's resident super ninja. The origin of Snake-Eyes continues! Plus, Storm Shadow and Snake-Eyes duel to the death and a startling secret about their rivalry is revealed! 32 pages, FC.

1st printing - "The Mountain!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Andy Mushynsky. Can Spirit, Firefly, and Destro stop trying to kill each other long enough to survive the journey down THE MOUNTAIN? 32 pages, FC.

Direct Edition. 1st printing - Marvel 25th Anniversary Edition Cover Featuring Snake-Eyes -"Pit-Fall!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. Cobra attacks on GI Joe's home turf! 32 pages, FC.

Mike Zeck cover. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2 to #63.

In "Divided We Fall," it's civil war on Cobra Island between Serpentor and Cobra Commander, as the Joes and Destro both move in to join the fun. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Spirit Iron-Knife; Mutt and Junkyard; Wildcard; Skidmark; Flint; Lady Jaye; Mainframe; Dial-Tone; Tunnel Rat; Sneak-Peek; Gung-Ho; Lt. Falcon; Lift-Ticket; Slipstream; Keel-Haul (1st); VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender; Serpentor; Star-Viper; Firefly; Tomax; Xamot; Major Bludd; Zartan; Zarana; Zandar; Dreadnoks; Destro; Iron Grenadiers; Crimson Guardsmen; Cobra Soldiers . Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod.

The real Cobra Commander returns! Billy's back, too! And Fred VII is up to his villainous tricks, all in "He's Back!" Characters: Raptor; Dr. Mindbender; Cobra Commander; Fred VII; Fred VIII; Zartan; Sabatoge; Billy; Zarana; Clutch; Rock & Roll; Ripper; Stalker. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Mark Bright and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Lee Weeks.

"What Did He Say?" finds The Joe team and the Oktober Guard joining with the Tucaros tribe against the Iron Grenadiers led by Darklon in Sierra Gordo, while Scarlett's sister wants her off life support. Characters: Daina; Dragonsky; Gorky; Misha (All as The Oktober Guard); Darklon; Flint; Lady Jaye; Muskrat; Roadblock; Razorback Drivers; Cobra Commander; Fred XXIII; Law; Order; Mutt; Spike; Raggedy Mouf; Tiny; Russ; Spirit; Secto-Vipers; Tucaros; Destro; The Baroness; Scarlett's Sister; Storm Shadow; Snake-Eyes. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Mark Bright and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Lee Weeks?

The G.I. Joe team takes on Slice, Dice and the Red Ninjas in "Return to the Silent Castle!" Written by Larry Hama, with art by Andrew Wildman and Randy Emberlin. Plus: a Dr. Mindbender dossier drawn by Sam Kieth. Cover by Andrew Wildman.

Not polybagged. Part 3 of 4. The ninja action continues when Snake-Eyes and the Ninja Force battle the new and improved Cobra Night Creepers! Plus, Cobra Commander's master plan is revealed in "The Traitor Strikes!" Characters: Snake-Eyes; Scarlett; Storm Shadow; Cobra Commander; Zarana; Slice; Dice; Road-Pig; Destro; Baroness; Road Block; Hawk; Big Ben; Dialtone; Mainframe; Jinx; Stalker. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Andrew Wildman and Stephen Baskerville. Cover by Andrew Wildman.

GI Joe and the Transformers: Generation 2: Part 4 of 4 - "Final Transforamtion!" Story by Larry Hama. Art by Jesse Orozcor and William Rosado. In the exciting conclusion, Scarlet vs. Megatron?! Believe it. Plus, with the arrival of the Autobots, the Joes may finally have a chance against Cobra and their powerful new ally. But you know Cobra has one last card to play. Don't miss the exciting conclusion to GI Joe and the Transformers: Generation 2. 32 pages, FC.

Direct Edition. "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.

Larry Hama story, Paul Gosier cover. Todd McFarlane & Mark A. Nelson art. Spider-Man #1 cover swipe. Released two months after the last issue of Marvel's G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero. Reprints issue #61 with new McFarlane artwork. (Overstreet says it reprints issue #60 but this is incorrect.)

"Words of Honor!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe. Cover by Mike Zeck. Clutch and Breaker take on a doomsday machine! 32 pages, FC.

Written by Randy Stradley and Steve Bissette. Art by Steve Bissette, Ron Randall, Art Nichols and Tony Salmons. Cover by Steve Bissette. The BIGGEST character of all time is back--like you've never seen him before! Plus, beginning in this issue, a series of full page pin-ups by Giffen, Moore, Vess, Vietch, Yeates, Gulacy, Chadwick, Warner, Eastman & Laird, Salmons and others! B&W.

Written by Randy Stradley and Steve Bissette. Art by Steve Bissette, Ron Randall, Art Nichols and Tony Salmons. Cover by Steve Bissette. The BIGGEST character of all time is back--like you've never seen him before! Plus, beginning in this issue, a series of full page pin-ups by Giffen, Moore, Vess, Vietch, Yeates, Gulacy, Chadwick, Warner, Eastman & Laird, Salmons and others! B&W.

Cover by J.Scott Campbell. The Green Hornet is back and Dynamite is the new home for the avenging hero and his faithful sidekick, Kato (and, the Black Beauty, 'natch!)! And we're kicking things off with a BANG as we launch the first of a new series of adventures starting with the great Kevin Smith. And let's get it out of the way, right here, right NOW - the scripts are in! Every single one! Joining Smith in bringing his unproduced screenplay to life is artist Jonathan (Black Terror) Lau as they present the one and only origin of the Green Hornet and Kato. This is the comic book version of Kevin smith's unproduced Green Hornet film and Dynamite is the only place to get in on the action - it all begins here! Look for Matt Wagner's Green Hornet: Year One and Brett Matthews The Green Hornet Strikes! In future issues of previews!

"The Doom of the Golden Sun." Evil Star, bent on making Earth's sun go nova, imprisons Green Lantern. Script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Steve Mitchell. Includes Tales of the Green Lantern Corps story called "The Trial of Arkkis Chummuck: Evidence." Script by Bob Toomey, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Brian Bolland.

"Golden Dawn, Golden Death." Green Lantern faces a new and improved Goldface while searching for the Tattooed Man's killer. Script by Marv Wolfman, art by Joe Staton. Cover by Joe Staton and Steve Mitchell. Note: The letters column includes the unused cover art for #145 by George Perez. The published cover by Staton & Mitchell was deemed to be more reflective of the story within the issue.

"Resolutions." Prior to going into space, Green Lantern wraps up a few things on Earth, including rescuing Carl and Carol Ferris, fighting Goldface (who reveals he knows GL's secret identity), and digging up dirt on Ben Bloch. Flash makes guest appearance. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Frank McLaughlin. "E"sprit De Corps." The Guardians send a Green Lantern to face a black hole in this Tales of the Green Lantern Corps backup tale. Script by Paul Kupperberg, art by Carmine Infantino. Cover by Staton and Steve Mitchell.