Comic books in 'Lance'

October 19, 1980. The Sunday comic strips in comic book form: Ripley's Believe It or Not, Brenda Starr Reporter (by Dale Messick), Star Trek (by Thomas Warkentin), Star Wars (continuing an adaptation of "Han Solo at Stars' End"; story by Brian Daley, script by Archie Goodwin, art by Alfredo Alcala), Doctor Smock (by Geo. Lemont), Broom Hilda (by Russell Myers), Superman (script by Paul Levitz, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta), Conan the Barbarian (script by Roy Thomas, art by Alfredo Alcala), The Incredible Hulk (script and pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Frank Giacoia), Tarzan (script by Archie Goodwin, art by Gil Kane), The Phantom (script by Lee Falk, art by Sy Barry), Prince Valiant (by John Cullen Murphy), Steve Canyon (by Milton Caniff), Dick Tracy (by Gould, Fletcher, and Collins), Mandrake the Magician (script by Lee Falk, art by Fred Fredericks), Mark Trail (by Dodd and Elrod), Walt Disney's The Devil and Max Devlin, Doonesbury (by G.B. Trudeau), B.C. (by Johnny Hart), Ferd'nand (by Plastino & Mik), Crock (by Bill Rechin and Don Wilder), Bringing Up Father (by Bill Kavanagh and Frank Fletcher), Scamp, The Small Society (by Brickman), Henry (by Don Trachte), Grin and Bear It, Popeye (by Bud Sagendorf), They'll Do It Every Time, Dennis the Menace (by Hank Ketcham), The Lockhorns (by Bill Hoest), Archie, Nancy (by Ernie Bushmiller), Mutt & Jeff (by Al Smith), Moon Mullins (by Ferd and Tom Johnson), The Katzenjammer Kids (by Mike Senich), Alley Oop (by Dave Graue), Barney Google and Snuffy Smith (by Fred Lasswell), and Gasoline Alley (by Dick Moores). 32-page, 7-in. x 11-in., full color comic strip newspaper inserts.

Cover by Olive Bailey. Stories by Isabel Manning Hewson and Bill Woolfolk. Art by Olive Bailey. The comics adaptation of a popular children's radio show, from back when EC was still run by Max Gaines and called "Educational Comics." Isabel and Billy travel to a magical undersea kingdom after befriending Red Lantern, a talking fish. Isabel and Billy try to protect the children of the Urchinage from the tyrannical Miss Snipe. Then the duo gets involved in a living chess game. The Urchinage!; The Battle Of The Chessmen!; The Strange Stuart Case; The Pencilvania Pirates! Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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The Little Mermaid's become--the Little Merboy? Ariel enters the boys-only Annual Sea Horse Tournament...but will she have to reveal her identity to catch a cheater? Written by Kayte Kuch and Sheryl Scarborough. Art by Cosme Quartieri and Dave Hunt. Cover price $1.50.

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WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS AND RYAN KELLY; PAINTED COVER BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER In stores June 19. The conclusion of the 3-part "Purgatorio," featuring Death of the Endless. The powers that would rule Lucifer's cosmos come together in a final apocalyptic battle, in which old debts will be repaid and ancient grudges settled. But it may be that the fate of the world, and of the Morningstar, will be determined in a more subtle and dangerous conflict when a familiar adversary decides to turn the tables...on herself. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Stories and art by Kurt Schaffenberger and Howard Boughner. Fawcett's most popular heroes, the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) and family, in solo and shared adventures. In an issue-length, multi-part adventure, The Marvel Family discovers that the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are real. And their time has come at last, unless The Marvel Family can stop them. The Four Horsemen Ride Again, Chapter 1: Shazam's Warning; Spook Cargo; Lazy Lee; The Marvel Family Puzzle Page; Headline Harry: The Starry Night; Chapter 2: The Fury of the Flames; Chapter 3: The Last Stand of the Marvel Family. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. Stories and art by Otto Binder, Kurt Schaffenberger and Howard Boughner. Fawcett's most popular heroes, the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) and family, in solo and shared adventures. In an issue-length, multi-part adventure, Mr. Morris, head of the radio station, gets transported back in time to the era of King Arthur. The Marvel Family travels back in time just in time to see him made regent until Arthur returns, and their adventure in Camelot begins. The Crusade of Evil, Chapter One: The Black Wizard Strikes!; The Professor; Tough Assignment; Lazy Lee; Chapter Two: The Dragon Danger; The Marvel Family Puzzle Page; Headline Harry: Skinned Alive; Rawhide Hotchkiss Plans for a Raise; Chapter Three: King Arthur Returns. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Bill Everett. The Stilt-Man Cometh!, script by Stan Lee, art by Wally Wood; Nelson and Murdock are hired by a disgruntled scientist who claims his boss stole his invention; The scientist turns out, not only to be the real thief, but also the new villain, Stilt-Man; reprinted from Daredevil #8. My Life For Yours! starring Iron Man, script by Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, and Flo Steinberg (plot assist), pencils by Gene Colan [as Adam Austin], inks by Jack Abel [as Gary Michaels]; reprinted from Tales of Suspense #73. If This Guilt Be Mine--! starring Iron Man, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan [as Adam Austin], inks by Jack Abel [as Gary Michaels]; Happy Hogan turns into the Freak; reprinted from Tales of Suspense #74. The Origin of Iron Man, script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; reprinted from Iron Man #1. Daredevil #8 and Tales of Suspense #73 cover reprints, pencils by Wally Wood and Gene Colan, inks by Wally Wood and Jack Abel. 68 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Old Order Changeth," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Avengers line-up changes; Captain America becomes leader to Scarlet Witch, Hawkeye and Quicksilver; vs. The Masters of Evil; reprinted from The Avengers (1963 series) #16. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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"The Black Night Lives Again." Part 2 of 4. Story by Roy Thomas. Art and cover by George Tuska. Quicksilver escapes from Magneto long enough to alert the Avengers. Dane Whitman decides to make up for his uncles villainous career by becoming the new Black Knight, but when he meets the Avengers, they attack him, assuming he is carrying on the Knights villainous legacy. Cover and story reprinted from (Avengers 1963 1st series) number 48. Full color. 32 pages. NOTE: Two pages omitted from original story to fit shorter page count comic size. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover by Steve Ditko. "And Deliver Us From – The Masters of Evil." Part 1 of2. Part two of the story is reprinted in Marvel Super Action (1977) number 14. Story by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Tuska . Jarvis betrays the Avengers to the new Masters of Evil. The Avengers are attacked and captured with the leader of the Masters, The Crimson Cowl revealed as a robot. Even worse, the real Crimson Cowl turns out to be Edwin Jarvis himself! Story reprinted from (Avengers 1963 1st series) number 54. Full color. 32 pages. NOTE: Two pages omitted from original story to fit shorter page count comic size. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Avengers reprint; Steve Ditko cover. Cover price $0.35.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. Gil Kane cover. Reprints Avengers #16 with Zemo and his Mastetrs of Evil, "The Old Order Changeth!" Script by Stan Lee, breakdowns by Jack Kirby, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Artie Semik. Cover price $0.20.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover by Steve Ditko. "And Deliver Us From – The Masters of Evil." Part 1 of 2. Part two of the story is reprinted in Marvel Super Action (1977) number 14. Story by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Tuska . Jarvis betrays the Avengers to the new Masters of Evil. The Avengers are attacked and captured with the leader of the Masters, The Crimson Cowl revealed as a robot. Even worse, the real Crimson Cowl turns out to be Edwin Jarvis himself! Story reprinted from (Avengers 1963 1st series) number 54. Full color. 32 pages.

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Add to cart Very Good $4.80	Add to cart CGC 9.8 $179.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Off white to white Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case Label #0969519004 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

The Saga of War-Yore. Part 4 of 4. "The Final Faces!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Jim Craig and John Tartaglione. It will take all the skills Shang Chi has to save Leiko from the nigh invincible War-Yore, a warrior that combines the fighting prowess of the ninja, St. George, Robin Hood, Shira-Kawa's Savior, the Viking, Attila the Hun, and the Red Dragon. Cover price $0.35.

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Shining Knight reprints by Frank Frazetta from Adventure Comics Cover price $1.50.

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Jim Steranko's fine zine covering popular entertainment. Tabloid newspaper format (all issues come folded) but on good quality white paper stock. Sword & Sorcery issue with artwork by Barry Smith, Bernie Wrightson, and Wally Wood, plus a Neal Adams cover and a Steranko centerspread. Articles on Robert E. Howard, S&S films, First Kingdom, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Wally Wood, plus comics, book, and film news. 36 pages in two sections; partial color. Cover price $1.50.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The Trials!" Story, art and cover by Vicente Segrelles. NBM presents the Le Mercenaire sword and sorcery series, originally published in Europe. The Mercenary attempts to join an exclusive order, but first he has to go through a very special entrance exam. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $7.95.

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Cover price increases to 15 cents. Mickey Mouse in "The Mysterious Knight Rider" in which Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy travel to Scotland to check out Goofy' inheritance. Issue also has The Junior Woodchucks in "Fearsome Forest," one-page text story "Big Excitement," and Gold Key Comics Club News pages throughout book. No art/story credits given. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover art by Paul Reinman. The Nightmare World of the Skull, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Paul Reinman, inks by Victor Gorelick; After another defeat by the Black Hood, The Skull offers 1 million dollars to anyone who devise a way to kill the hero; The Abominable Schemer then gives the Skull his plan to kill the Black Hood--in his sleep. Mr. Justice and the Cosmic Terror, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Paul Reinman; Mr. Justice saves the city a huge meteorite that threatens to destroy it; But out of the meteor comes a being made of pure force and intent on destroying the city. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

1st printing.

This is the sketchbook compliment to a display of Moebius art work that was on display in the Cartoon Art Museum of San Francisco in 1995. Most of the art in this exhibition has never been seen by the public. Spanning almost forty years, this retrospective will concentrate on the many different styles and themes of Meobius' art work.

Softcover, 40 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: Limited to 2,500 copies.

Cover price $15.00.

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Stories by Moebius, Sylvain Despretz, Jean-Marc Lofficier and Randy Lofficier. Art by Moebius and Sylvain Despretz. Cover by Moebius. Caliber presents classic stories and little-known tales by legendary French cartoonist Jean Giraud, better known as Moebius. Sylvain Despretz interprets Girauds fantasy hero Arzach; the mind-bending Man from Ciguri saga continues. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Cover by Gladys Parker. Stories and art by Gladys Parker and others. One of the first female-centric comic strips, by pioneering female artist Gladys Parker, Mopsy combines an Ever Meulen art style with pantomime-style gags and good-girl art. After her date eats all the chocolates he brings over, Mopsy finds a new use for the box at the beach. Mopsy gets a job as an organ grinder, and lets the monkey handle the business end of things. Private Thistlewait proves he can be first in line at the mess hall, inspiring the Sarge to make him a "runner" to the troops on Ridge 39. Mopsy; Private Thistlewait. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

(W)Brian Holguin (P)Steve Firchow (I)Alp Altiner (Color)Frank D'Armata Derdre the Protector, having undergone a strange series of physical and spiritual trials on her journey between mythical "Otherworlds", finally comes face to face with the mysterious Woman In White. On this night of Samhain -- the Celtic Halloween -- the bewitching stranger will force Derdre to learn things about herself that will change the way she sees the "real world" forever. Of course, in the realm of "Otherworlds", sometimes it's hard to see the difference between past and future, between truths and myths... between the teller and the tale. FC, 32pg" Cover price $2.95.

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The June Alley Inn, located in the western mouse city of Barkstone, is lively as a throng of mice excitedly spin fantastic yarns in a storytelling contest! One such tall tale is about a pauper mouse who risks life and limb to find the best gift for the most-eligible young lady mouse in town. Legends of the Guard is a continuing anthology series with tales by Guy Davis (B.P.R.D.) and Katie Cook (Fraggle Rock). Cover price $3.50.

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by Andrew Dabb & Manson Khan, & Mark Lee Cover (A): Mark Lee Cover (B): Kano Kang & Zack Suh The continent of Mu is home to great warriors, powerful wizards, mysterious elves and gruesome monsters, all living in precarious balance. But when a long forgotten evil returns, the world is plunged into chaos. As bloodstained armies march through the land and nations burn, it falls to a most unlikely hero to save the world: a librarian. Based on Webzen's popular role-playing game, Mu is epic fantasy in the tradition of Tolkien, Jordan and Martin. Captured by a band robbers, scholar Icarus Estro forges an unlikely alliance in order to continue his quest. And while emperor Antonias Kalain's victory tour of Mu proceeds, we flashback a thousand years and continue the story of legendary heroes Etramu Renos and Kundun Mephis as they enter the dark god Secneum's stronghold, and prepare for the final battle. 32pgs, FC $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Mark Lee Cover. By Andrew Dabb & Manson Khan, & Mark Lee. The continent of Mu is home to great warriors, powerful wizards, mysterious elves and gruesome monsters, all living in precarious balance. But when a long forgotten evil returns, the world is plunged into chaos. As bloodstained armies march through the land and nations burn, it falls to a most unlikely hero to save the world: a librarian. Based on Webzen's popular role-playing game, Mu is epic fantasy in the tradition of Tolkien, Jordan and Martin. Captured by a band robbers, scholar Icarus Estro forges an unlikely alliance in order to continue his quest. And while emperor Antonias Kalain's victory tour of Mu proceeds, we flashback a thousand years and continue the story of legendary heroes Etramu Renos and Kundun Mephis as they enter the dark god Secneum's stronghold, and prepare for the final battle. 32pgs, FC $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

"We Were Doomed by the Metal-Eating Monster" (pencils by Jack Kirby); "I Made Time Stand Still"; "The Menace of the Crocodiles!"; "I Fought the Champion from Outer Space!" (art by Jim Mooney?); and a one-page text story, "Peril From the Parallel World!" 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Knights of the Galaxy in "Challenge of the Robot Knight" (script by Robert Kanigher as "Dion Anthony"; pencils by Carmine Infantino?), "The Man Who Weighed 20 Tons" (script by "John Osgood"), "The Case of the Counterfeit Humans" (script by Gardner F. Fox), and "The World Where Dreams Come True" (script by "Manny Rubin"). Gil Kane cover and art. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Near Mint is a "magazine devoted to those who love good art, good old movies, and good comic related movies." Issue #11 includes: an interview with Bill DuBay (with reprinted strips and art); From Moon to Stars?80 Years of Science Fiction article by John Stanley; Smilin' Jack and Zack article by Zack Mosley; A Comic Collector's First and Only Love by Pete Hamill; art feature various styles of armor; and more. Cover art by H. Pitz. 32 pgs. April, 1981. $3.00. Cover price $3.00.

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The Elseworlds Annuals, the DC Universe's journey into remote realms of possibility, continue as the New Titans rise in a magical world of sword and sorcery, where the heroes, villains and supporting cast members emerge as wizards, warriors, witches and demons. Written by Marv Wolfman and Louise Simonson, with pencils by Scott Lee. Cover by Mike Deodato. New Format. Cover price $3.50.

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September 2006. This issue: HORDES - New Warlock Tactics; Iron Kingdoms - Scrutator and Exemplar Classes; WARMACHINE - Sul Theater of War Plus Painted Superiority Cavalry! Cover price $5.99.

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by Aaron Williams "Tournamental Health"?The king is dying, and he's putting on the most extreme jousting tourney ever devised before he goes. He's invited some extraordinarily destructive contestants to enter, and Yeagar has made the cut! Luckily, the rules for knocking opponents off their horses have several loopholes large enough to march a chariot through, so don't expect the usual men on mere horses to mar the field of honor! Can Yeagar pull a victory out of the mayhem? Will his equipment survive the abuse? Can Artax and Piffany remain on the sidelines? What ultimate prize will go to the victor? Find out in Nodwick #15! b&w, 32pg $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Written by VARIOUS Select Character Artwork by GUS VaZquez Cover by KALMAN ANDRASOFSZKY 2010's A-Z update concludes with this amazing final issue! All-new profiles for heroes like Ricochet, the Twelve's Witness, and Prince of Orphans; cosmic characters like the Universal Church of Truth, Mentor of Titan, the Fraternity of Raptor's Talon, and the Quist/Arcane; with an extra-large serving of villains: Boomerang, Quicksand, the Intelligencia, Mesmero, Blackout (Daniels), Icemaster, and Scramble! All this plus Mort the Dead Teenager, the Creatures from Kosmos, and Marvel Apes, too! Featuring brand-new art by Gus Vazquez! 64 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Volume 29 - 1st printing. "Skypiea: Part 6 of 8!" By Eiichiro Oda. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 232 pages, B&W. Rating: T NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 191 - 1st printing. "Vienna 1683!" Written by Simon Millar. Art by Peter Dennis. The capture of the Hapsburg city of Vienna was a major strategic aspiration for the Islamic Ottoman Empire, desperate for the control that the city exercized over the Danube and the overland trade routes between southern and northern Europe. In July 1683 Sultan Mehmet IV proclaimed a jihad and the Turkish grand vizier, Kara Mustafa Pasha, laid siege to the city with an army of 150,000 men. In September a relieving force arrived under Polish command and joined up with the defenders to drive the Turks away. The main focus of this book is the final 15-hour battle for Vienna, which peaked with a massive charge by three divisions of Polish winged hussars. This hard-won victory marked the beginning of the decline of the Islamic Ottoman Empire, which was never to threaten central Europe again. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $19.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. "Campaigns of the Norman Conquest!" By Matthew Bennett. This book provides a full introduction to the Norman Conquest, an event which resulted in dramatic changes to the nation's aristocracy, church and administration. It brought a new language and cultural influences and revolutionised military architecture with the introduction of the castle. This profound impact was not brought about as the result of a single battle and it took a five-year war for William to establish control over his new kingdom. The campaigns are studied in detail, with maps showing how William's energy and strategic intelligence enabled him to defeat his formidable opponents and create a new order. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $17.95.

Volume 384 - 1st printing. "Armies of the German Peasants' War 1524-26!" Written by Douglas Miller. Art by Angus McBride. In the 1520s, a brief but savage war broke out in Germany when various insurgent groups rose to overthrow the power structure. The movement took as its emblem a peasant's shoe and the collective title of 'Bundschuh', and this became known as the Peasants' War - although the rebel armies actually included as many townsmen, miners, disaffected knights and mercenary soldiers as rural peasants. The risings involved large armies of up to 18,000 men, and there were several major battles before the movement was put down with the utmost ferocity. This book details the armies, tactics, costume, weapons, personalities and events of this savage war. Softcover, PC/PB&W.

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Volume 115- 1st printing. "Condottiere 1300-1500!" Written by David Murphy. Art by Graham Turner. Originally contracted by wealthy Italian city states to protect their assets during a time of ceaseless warring, many condottieri of the Italian peninsula became famous for their wealth, venality and amorality during the 14th and 15th centuries. Some even came to rule cities themselves. Lavishly illustrated with contemporary depictions and original artwork, this title examines the complex military organization, recruitment, training and weaponry of the Condottieri. With insight into their origins and motivations, the author, Dr David Murphy, brings together the social, political and military history of these powerful and unscrupulous men who managed to influence Italian society and warfare for over two centuries. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

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Our United States (1941) is a promotional (mini-flip book) comic book distributed by JC Penny. This is an illustrated history of the then-48 United States. Bound calendar style with staples at the top, 50pages, full color, 5-in. x 7.5-in., newsprint, no cover price.