Comic books in 'Kiss', graded by CBCS

Text, art and cover by Rich Buckler. One of a series of how-to art books from Solson, the company run by the son of Marvel comics veteran Sol Brodsky, and Marvel comics veteran Rich Buckler. Buckler illustrates the many options and techniques a comic artist needs to create fight scenes, action and romance. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Cover by John Tartaglione. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Vince Colletta. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. Connie drops steady Ben to marry Eric, who says things like "I'll tell you the entrancing story of my life," but wealthy Eric is not prepared for hardship. Dot isn't sure how to tell handsome photographer Guy that she's not her sister, professional model Harriet, especially after she falls for him. Vacationing Barbie is intrigued by the handsome portrait hanging on the wall in her bed & breakfast. Moment of Decision; My Model Romance; Love Is Blind; Hard to Please!; Calling Cupid; Portrait of Romance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Dick Giordano and Vince Colletta. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. After years of running her family's household, Nora is ready for Hal to run their new family - whether he wants to or not, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. In another Sinnott story, Marie seeks counseling for a post-breakup depression and falls for her psychiatrist. Jan is shocked when Phil ends their long-distance romance, but she doesn't know he's lost his sight and doesn't want to be a "burden." Lover Be Strong; The Years Between; The Brush-Off; Breakdown. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. Amnesiac Beth has no memory of Keith, the man who claims to be her husband, and that's just the start of a twisting murder mystery that literally opens with an explosion. Supermodel Anne marries small-town sweetheart Rod, but she just can't adjust to life on his farm. Del tries to comfort friend Flora after the death of her husband, but learns a secret he must keep from her, in a rare story narrated by the male character. In the Arms of a Stranger; Along Came Love; Find a Fortune; The Birds the Bees and My Dying Love; Letter from a Loved One. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Sal Trapani, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Vince Colletta. Young couples face the romance and angst of married life after the honeymoon. Audry and Jack met when they were both party people, but now that they've married and settled down, Audry still wants to have fun, but Jack is too tired from working. Wealthy Sylvia falls for bad-boy Danny, who works as a caddy at her country club, but is he as wild as her family says? Tessa falls for Jim after a chance fender-bender in a small town, but she doesn't know how to tell him about her fiance waiting back in the city. Stick-in-the-Mud; The Real Thing; Tea Time for Theresa; A Honeymoon to Remember; Janice Has a Date And 'Fun With Pop; Something Called Love!; Honeymoon House. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Young couples face the romance and angst of married life after the honeymoon. Jilted at the altar, Nell goes on her honeymoon trip anyway, and that's where she meets Jay. Wealthy Tod wants to keep his marriage to Ruth a secret from his family for a while, but that just starts the rumor mill going in their town. June meets writer Jack while he's working on his next story, and then June and Jack must work together when a flood threatens their town. Plus a reality-check article about the expenses of a wedding in 1950s America, and a "Wedding Chart." A Lonely Honeymoon; Lee Dalton's Guidebook; The Gossips!; A Wedding Chart for Brides in Love; End of the Story. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories by unknown. Art by Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani and unknown. Ted finally proposed! But when he did, a whisper from her heart told her that she couldn't go through with it! Read..."I Couldn't Marry Him"! Jon went into a rage at the sight of the mementos she had kept...and she found that she had married a..."Jealous Man"! Also featuring: "That Certain Feeling"; "If He Really Cares"; and "Heavy Is the Heart"! Plus: 2-page text story "No Difference"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Young couples face the romance and angst of married life after the honeymoon. Elizabeth sees old flame Don at her wedding, and wonders if she made the right choice, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. New bride Anne wants to manage the finances, but hubby "David Blaine" doesn't see it that way, and that's just the start of their problems. Jan falls for her boss Roger, even though he's old enough to be her father. Count Your Blessings; The Lost Magic; Independent; Spring in My Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Sal Trapani, Charles Nicholas, and Vince Colletta. Young couples face the romance and angst of married life after the honeymoon. Alice agrees to marry Brian, even though she can't forget Jerry, who died in a plane crash. Suburban housewife Betty uses her feminine charms to help advance her husband's career when she learns an important client will be visiting. Donna is caught off-guard when her boss Keith offers her a marriage of convenience. With All My Heart; His Loving Unfaithful Wife!; I Almost Lost Him; Tom, Dick, or Harry? Whom Shall I Marry?; Arrangement for Marriage. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Sal Trapani, Charles Nicholas, and Vince Colletta. Young couples face the romance and angst of married life after the honeymoon. Nurse Nora marries doctor Ted, but after he's killed in a boating accident, she doesn't know if she can go on. Fern is put out when Hugh's old bachelor buddy stops by, with all his talk of the "freedom" of bachelorhood. Co-workers Phil and Jane marry in secret, only to learn that their office forbids interoffice marriage, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Love Can't Wait; Once Hurt By Love; Bachelor Bridegroom; Romance Ruined; Marriage Forbidden. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Dick Giordano, and Vince Colletta. Young couples face the romance and angst of married life after the honeymoon. Beth feels reluctant to return Jim's gestures of love after they're married, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Nora arrives in Tampa to meet her new boss, the handsome Peter Lucas, and soon they are skin-diving together. Tommy and Ellen must see each other in secret, because of an old feud between their parents. Swimsuit cover by Dick Giordano. No Time for Love; He Smiled Today!; Hide From the Face of the World; Love Has the Leading Role; A Home for the Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Tom Sutton. Stories and art by Frank Bolle, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Young couples face the romance and angst of married life after the honeymoon. Andrew's new bride starts to wonder if all those stories about sailors are true, casting a pall over their working honeymoon voyage. Claire and Kirby's friends predict their marriage won't last, because Claire is a 20-year-old "swinger" and Kirby is 31 and conservative. Nice cover by future horror comics legend Tom Sutton. A Girl in Every Port; Back to Paradise; Jennifer's Corner; Not His Way; Cupid's Disguise; Good Reading. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Painted cover by Tom Sutton. Stories and art by Art Cappello, Francisco Pujalte, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Young couples face the romance and angst of married life after the honeymoon. A woman once voted "most likely to succeed" decides she wants more out of life than outdated ideas of "success." Teresa feels guilty about her lifestyle after she and Mark are in a car crash. Plus a Charlton reader customer survey targeted at young readers of the 1970s. The Most Likely to Succeed; The Thrill Seekers; Buck's Bag; Darling, They Like Me! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Cover by Sururi Gumen. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Young couples face the romance and angst of married life after the honeymoon. Greta learns that her boss Paul has been reading her diary and using the info to make Greta fall in love with him, in a story that may feature inks by future Marvel legend Don Perlin. Tina runs away from home after an arrest for trespassing and drinking. New bride Christine can't escape troublesome ex Alan. Nothing Secret; You Gotta Believe!; Haunting Kisses; Jennifer's Corner. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Cover by Frank Bolle. Stories and art by Art Cappello and Jorge Badia Romero. Young couples face the romance and angst of married life after the honeymoon. Beth loves Alan, but Alan's friend Stu falls for Beth too and starts harassing her, causing a fight between Stu and Alan. Paul tells redheaded Candy the real reason he calls her "Candy." Elaine falls for Cal when he's a guest at her uncle's exclusive dude ranch, but it isn't until after they're married that she learns how rich Cal really is, in a story with some nice art by Jorge Badia Romero. Tears in the Night; Candy?; Sun Stroke; Another World; Find-a-Word; Jennifer's Corner. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Written by Omar Spahi. Art and Cover by P. J. Catacutan. Twists and turns are ahead as Dom and Jennifer meet with Jen's family. Steven continues to hunt the Fire Xenoglyph in New York City, putting him face to face with its bearer, Bailey. Will he finally get his hands on it or will Anubis get to Bailey first? 20 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Cover A by Renae DeLiz. Azriel, the Servant of the Bones, continues his tale as he confronts the leader of The Temple of The Mind, Gregory Belkin. This charismatic cult leader's execution of his step-daughter brought Azriel to present day NYC for vengeance, but its meeting Esther Belkin's mother, Rachel, that teaches him about earthly love. Cover price $3.99.

"Sex to Sexty: Laff Luau!" Men's Magazine with adult jokes and cartoons. Cover by Denis Jones. Cartoons by Lo Linkert, Jack O'Brien, Bill Riley, Bob Tupper, Bob Zahn, and others. 64 pages, text, with B&W illustrations Cover price $1.00.

"Sex to Sexty: Vacuum-Packed!" Men's Magazine with adult jokes and cartoons. 64 pages, text, with B&W illustrations Cover price $1.00.

"3 Minutes for Easy!" Guest-starring Haunted Tank and Mile Marie. Written by Robert Kanigher. Art by Andy Kubert. Cover by Joe Kubert. Rock and Easy Company team up with the Haunted Tank's crew to rescue Mlle Marie from the Nazis. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Part 6 of the 6-part 'A Season in Hell.' The storyline reaches its climax with a shocking shopping excursion, the end of a pregnancy, a friend of the Devil, and far too many funerals. When the smoke clears, the Changing Man is changed again. Written by Peter Milligan, with art by Chris Bachalo, Mark Buckingham and Rick Bryant. Includes a pin-up gallery featuring work by Brian Bolland, Kent Williams, Ted McKeever and others. Painted cover by Duncan Fegredo. 52 pages. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $2.95.

Part 3 of the 3-part 'The Morning of the Masks.' On Meta, Shade locks horns with the devil and has a searing encounter with an old flame as the Changing Man's past catches up with him. Meanwhile, back on Earth, Lenny prepares for the future - with the child of Shade and Kathy? Written by Peter Milligan, with pencil art by Sean Phillips. Painted cover by Phillips. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.95.

Story JIM VALENTINO. Art JIM VALENTINO. Cover JUAN FERREYRA. "ON THE REBOUND," Part Two. Eddie scores. Finally. 32 pg, FC Cover price $3.50.

Amber Benson, Christina Z (w); Ben Templesmith, Ashley Wood (a&c) This special four-part split-book presents the fantastic art of Ashley Wood and Ben Templesmith under one cover (one cover from each of 'em per issue, in fact). In 'Demon Father John's Pinwhel Blues, Part 1' Amber Benson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Tara) and Ben craft a tale of a syndicate of vampire street children that is turned upside down by new recruit Pinwheel. In 'Shunt, Part 1' Christina Z and Ash present the tale of the perfect woman, who gives up the perfect life to uncover a heinous human slavery ring run by an elite group of vampires. Vampires who transform their beautiful female victims into the most sensually marketable product. Within the torture and depravity lies a twisted tale of obsessive passion and furious loyalty. Each issue will feature two covers, one by Wood and one by Templesmith. Note: Covers will be shipped in a 1 to 1 ratio. Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Collects Young Love (1949-1957) #39-56. Cover by Jay Scott Pike. DC's popular romance series is collected for the first time, featuring art by John Romita, SR., Mike Sekowsky, Don Heck, Gene Colan, Jay Scott Pike and others. Softcover, 544 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

Temptation: Lust. Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring Nova. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Jim Hall and Bob Almond. Nova is back and the Silver Surfer is ready to give himself to her mind, body, and SOUL. Plus, the most shocking ending that will change the Surfer's life forever. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

"The Heart is the Loneliest Place to Be!" Fantastic Four and Galactus cameos. Story by Ron Marz, Mike Friedman, and Mike Lackey. Art by Tom Grindberg and Bill Anderson. The Silver Surfer returns to his homeworld Zenn-La. However, he soon discovers things are not as they once were. Norrin Radd, meet Fennan Radd your brother and husband to Shalla Bal. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Original cover price: $1.50. It's all here in the final reel: the power of tears; the bond between father & son; the nature of the war between the Falcon and the Avenger; the history of Atlantis; and the journey to the higher realm known as The Akashic Records! "A Slice of Heaven" is written by Cary Bates, with art and cover by Gene Colan and Steve Mitchell. 32 pages of story. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

by Boothby & Lloyd It's a Lisa Simpson double feature! First, after being pressured by her peers to join the new baby-sitters union, Lisa violates the rules and watches her own sister without a contract and is summarily kicked out. As a result, Maggie gets lost in the red tape of organized labor. But when Lisa decides to find her sister by busting the union wide open, she discovers an insidious plot against the youth of Springfield! Then, explore the subterranean catacombs that lie beneath Springfield Elementary as Lisa goes in search of... missing school supplies! FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

(W/A) Boothby, Costanza, Novin After destroying Disco Stu's entire video collection of 1970s television shows, Homer is ordered by the court to replace the library. Thus begins a nostalgic trip to yesteryear, featuring life on the prairie, variety show puppets, a beaten down and beaten up private eye, and much more. Cover price $2.99.

Written by James Kuhoric. Art by David T. Cabrera. Cover by Alex Ross. We can rebuild him...again. The startling conclusion to the first new episodes of The Six Million Dollar Man in four decades is finally here. Steve and Jaime must stop the strange alien entity from completing its transmission but how can they overcome the nest of creatures that now inhabits NASA? Oliver Spencer's final desperate gamble may give them the chance they need to end the damage caused by Maskatron, but at what cost? And somewhere...in the California wilderness, Bigfoot awakens... Stay tuned for the thrilling conclusion of 'It Came From Deep Space' on this bionic publishing network. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 15 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover by Alex Ross. Written by James Kuhoric. Art by David T. Cabrera. We can rebuild him...again. The startling conclusion to the first new episodes of The Six Million Dollar Man in four decades is finally here. Steve and Jaime must stop the strange alien entity from completing its transmission but how can they overcome the nest of creatures that now inhabits NASA? Oliver Spencer's final desperate gamble may give them the chance they need to end the damage caused by Maskatron, but at what cost? And somewhere...in the California wilderness, Bigfoot awakens... Stay tuned for the thrilling conclusion of 'It Came From Deep Space' on this bionic publishing network. 32 pages, full color.

Stories, art and cover by Tommy Kovac. An ashcan-sized anthology offering previews of projects from Slave Labor Graphics. The adventures of a rag doll named Stitch, who believes he may once have been a real boy. 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. 16 pages, B&W.

Written by Ed Brubaker Art and cover by Sean Phillips. It's a major turning point for Holden Carver in an issue filled with double- crosses! Can Holden trust Miss Misery enough to bring her in on his own secret agenda ? the one he's kept hidden from Tao and Lynch? On sale Nov 24 ? 6 of 12 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US ? MATURE AUDIENCES Cover price $2.95.

Cover inks by Dick Giordano. The Insanity Defense!, script by Bob Budiansky, pencils by Kelly Krantz, inks by Don Lomax; Sleepwalker battles Spectra; Cobweb captures Rick. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Written by JASON RAND Art & cover by JUAN E. FERREYRA FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On Sale 25 AUGUST, 2004 CONCEPT: In 1991, after decades of skepticism and disbelief, the existence of psychic powers has finally been proven. Today, an estimated 1% of the world's population possesses psychic abilities. These people are not superheroes. In most ways, they're just ordinary people, living ordinary lives. They have families, careers and dreams; they eat, sleep, live...and die. THIS ISSUE: "Killing Grin," Part Three?Precog detective Owen Young must make an impossible choice: sacrifice himself and his friends or forfeit his convictions as a police officer. As the pressure mounts, Detective Jodi Asamori-Lane reveals a secret of her own, threatening what little control Owen still possesses over events. Yet even Jodi's bombshell is rendered trivial when a chance encounter threatens to force Owen's hand, pushing him towards an unthinkable act. Cover price $2.95.

Newsstand Edition. 100-page special. Exclusive interviews; inside - the entire Smallville cast; guests galore - Cyborg, Vengeance and more; Smallville challenge - take the special Smallville quiz; Smallville stories - exlusive brand new fiction inside. Cover price $9.99.

Cover pencils by A. Martinez, inks by J. Zuniga. Another Point of View!, art by Fred Himes; Angie goes on a diet to win her husband back. Till Death Us Do Part, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; Eve must learn not to worry about her husband's medical problems. If You Love Me, pencils by A. Martinez, inks by J. Zuniga; Eileen and David argue about spending their vacation in places where their families have always gone, and resolve the argument by deciding to go somewhere completely different. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

by Flynn, Wahnish, & Austin 'Valentine's Fray': Love is in the air, not to mention other factors that could give Amy a big chance to finally win Sonic's heart. What is the evil threat that could force Sonic to go on a date with lovesick Amy? Could the evil Eggman be behind this scene? And will Knuckles and Tails ever stop laughing at Sonic's misfortune? It's romantic comedy as only Sonic can deliver it - with plenty of action and intrigue to rub shoulders with! Cover price $2.25.

"The Secret!"; Rich and spoiled college girl Marcia Bascomb has been grounded by her young, substitute sorority housemother Scotty until her schoolwork improves; When Marcia discovers Scotty and her fiance petting in the housemother's room, she vengefully threatens to expose Scotty's apparent moral lapse to the college authorities; With Scotty at her mercy, Marcia defiantly breaks curfew and, with a laugh, dares Scotty to report her. "To Win Your Love," pencils by Bob Forgione, inks by Jack Abel; Suzanne and Warren are outstanding Westover College swimmers; Their romance is frustrated by Suzanne's competence, spirit, and pride however, and Warren's notions about traditional gender roles. "The Wrong One," art by David Gantz; Lois Mason attends her mother's alma mater and reluctantly joins her mother's beloved sorority; Much has changed since Mrs. Mason's participation and, unknown to her, the sorority has become a snobbish, controlling clique; When Lois dates Hank (one of the sorority's 'wrong ones'), the housemother threatens to write to Mrs. Mason. "The Faint Heart," pencils by Ben Brown, inks by David Gantz; Bess accepts a bet from Greta to wrangle a kiss from bashful, handsome Paul; To that end, Bess maneuvers her way into his company and the two begin casually seeing one another. "Kid Sister"; Marsha Cooper meets and dates Ralph Munson, a stranger in town looking for a job; Marsha's glamorous sister Eve captures Ralph's interest and the two begin dating. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

From Here to Infinity - Written by Peter David & Richard Howell. Art by Dave Cockrum & Jim Mooney. Cover by Amanda Conner & Steve Leialoha. The Soulsearchers have been defeated by the man from Arnold's past, and he's itching to take his permanent revenge on his former partner! Janocz, Kelly and Peterson do their best to overcome him, but Bridget and Baraka can't help because they've been banished to another dimension -- permanently! (Gee, what will they do to pass the time?) 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Al Capp, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Charlie Plumb, Bernard Dibble, Ed Dodd, Rudolph Dirks, J. P. Williams, Arnie Mossler and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Li'l Abner and Nancy. The family's Arctic adventure continues from the previous issue, as the Captain buys a ship to take home, but it's frozen in the ice until spring. Sue Groggins gets captured by the crooks who want the formula for making artificial diamonds. Holly puts herself in danger to help Hap Hopper find missing scientist Dr. Dome. Plus a Li'l Abner storyline by Al Capp and the Ripley-like Strange as It Seems. Li'l Abner; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Strange as It Seems; Sparkler's Stars of the Air; The Young Idea; Tarzan; Dink O'Day; Abbie an Slats. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by Alden Getz, Ken Fitch, Joan Lewis, Paul Newman and I. Zweifach. Art by Joe Kubert, Sid Lazarus, Howard Larsen and Louis Ravielli. Lurid tales of love, with lush covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. Elda believes in astrology, but her heart tells her one thing and the stars another; Lydia is torn between workaholic John and passionate Ed; Photographer Janet loves model Rod, but hes been paired with the lovely Gloria for their photo shoot. Featuring an early story by legendary artist Joe Kubert. Written in the Stars; Once for Any Girl!; Heart Gone Astray; Love Pose; Doomed to Stay Single. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Mike Grell script and art Cover price $2.95.

Original cover price: $1.50. John Watkiss on Kiss of Death; Dick Giordano on DC's future; Dez Skinn quits Quality. Kiss of Death cover by Watkiss. Tabloid format, UK and US comic news.