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Cover by Ramon K. Perez (W) Paul Kupperberg (A) Pat Kennedy & Various (CA) Ramon K. Perez Archie Marries Veronica' - Kevin's campaign is now in full swing and he's got Veronica working hard behind the scenes to ensure his run for senate is a successful one. But pulling double duty as a campaign manager as well as running her own business is taking its toll on her relationship with Archie-who has his plate full as well heading up Mirth Music. Will the couple find time to spend together despite their consuming careers? Meanwhile at the Choklit Shoppe, manager Jughead gets a surprise visit from an old friend, but the joyous reunion soon turns serious as the visitor delivers a warning about Jug's business partner... 'Archie Marries Betty' - Archie's alternate reality counterpart is dealing with similar relationship woes as Betty, who was already working overtime hours on the school committee, has now accepted Mr. Weatherbee's offer to fill in as assistant principle! After that bombshell announcement, can Archie hope to even fit into Betty's overloaded schedule anymore? After taking over the Gazette, Reggie struggles with the decision to endorse Kevin for office and Jughead's concern over the recent robberies is heightened as there's still no suspects in the ongoing case. Does Jellybean's shady boyfriend factor in somehow? Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Fernando Ruiz, Tito Pena (W) Paul Kupperberg (A) Pat Kennedy & Various Archie Marries Veronica' - Veronica's trying to stay positive while Archie does the best he can to provide for them in their time of need. Meanwhile, Mr. Lodge is engaged in some secret meetings to keep tabs on business rival Fred Mirth. Kevin Keller is coming to the realization that a job in the Senate is more than he bargained for, especially when the odds are stacked against him. When he uncovers some shocking information about a recent tragedy, does he have what it takes to bring it to light and be the change that everyone needs? 'Archie Marries Betty' - Between Archie's teaching schedule, Ambrose running the New York City Chow House location, and Jughead and Midge's baby on the way, the local Chow House is in desperate need of some help! Meanwhile, Moose is prepping to take a big leap and Cheryl Blossom and Kevin Keller are joining forces in Washington D.C. And speaking of being busy-it looks as though Betty's busy schedule is starting to affect more people than just Archie! Can she mend her relationships before it's too late? Life With Archie has become the hottest spot for amazing variants with some of the best artists around, and this one's no exception! Features a New Yorker-inspired variant cover by Emmy Award Winning writer/artist Dean Haspiel (Billy Dogma, HBO's Bored to Death). Cover price $3.99.

(W) Paul Kupperberg. (A) Bob Smith and Various. (CA) Robert Hack. Archie Marries Veronica-'Up in the Air!': Archie and Veronica are doing their best to not let the tumultuous events of their lives effect the love they have for one another. And they're doing pretty well, too, but is love enough to keep their legal battles at bay? Speaking of love and battles, Jughead and Ethel have some planning to do… but hopefully their stubbornness won't get in the way! And Kevin's trying his best to not let people's perceptions of him effect his Senate job, perhaps some encouraging words is all he needs. And Clay's back to work-but things still seem new and strange. Could it just be his imagination? Archie Marries Betty-'Not So Great Expectations!': Archie's finally had enough of Betty's busy schedule-and he's not the only one! Will all of her hard work have paid off or has it only made matters worse? And who is it Archie's really mad at-Betty for neglecting him? Or himself for being selfish and feeling guilty? Meanwhile, Kevin dives head first into the investigation on the nearby mall shooting after discovering that the tragedy hit closer to home than he ever could have imagined. And Jughead's waiting on bated breath as Midge's due date draws closer and closer. Oh baby, things are crazy in Riverdale! Cover price $3.99.

Life With Snarky Parker No.1 (1950) is a very early CBS TV comic with a photo cover from TV show. Deputy Sheriff Snarky Parker lived in the town of Hot Rock during the 1850s. Heathcliffe, his talking horse, helped Snarky battle such villains as Ronald Rodent. The puppets were the creations of puppeteers Bil (just one L) and Cora Baird. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Al Capp. The Horseless Carriage, script and art by Al Capp; Soft-Hearted John agrees to tear up the mortgages of the Dogpatch residents if Li'l Abner can bring him his heart's desire, a Stanley Steamer automobile. One-page Genius story, script and art by Harvey Kurtzman. Heavyweight Hamburger A Memphis Smith Adventure text story, script by Donald George, art by Doug Wildey. Untitled story, script and art by Vic Herman; Kid Science captures an escaped con. One-page Prospector Pete story by Art Helfant. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Harry Betancourt. Stories and art by Rudy Cristiano and A. W. Nugent. Numbering continues from Super Brat (1954) #4, skipping issue #5; the character was still being billed in stories as Superbrat the Li'l Genius. Ollie is a terrible baseball player and the park attendant won't let him play, but luckily, Ollie's still got the tattered cape that gives him superpowers. Trying to rescue a drowning swimmer at the beach, Super Brat accidentally hauls in a marker buoy, and a ship runs aground. Super-powered Ollie is a baby-sitter's worst nightmare. Take Me Out to the Ballgame!; A Day at the Beach!; The Manager; The Dog Who Couldn't Bark; A Night Out!; Play Fun. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Jon D'Agostino. Ollie Orwell is as much trouble as his better-known counterpart, Dennis the Menace. Ollie wins a cow at a county fair, but then there's the question of getting it home in his dad's new convertible. The issue-length tale includes the hilarious image of the family (and the cow) in the convertible at the drive-in. Tiny the elephant seeks a place where he won't wreck everything. A Cow Around the House; The Duel at Dry Gulch; A Real Talent. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Frank Johnson. Stories and art by Frank Johnson and George Wildman. Li'l Tomboy is exactly as much trouble as her cousin Lil Genius, but in girl form. Lil Tomboy's mother tries to broker a one-day peace treaty between LT and her dad. Lil Tomboy uses self-hypnosis tapes to try to reprogram her dad. Li'l Pardner deals with a schoolyard bully who makes fun of his countrified ways. Plus a Li'l Genius PSA stressing the need for connecting with one's dad. Foodstuff; House Play; Hearing Is Believing; A Clothes Call; Animal Advice; Li'l Pardner: The Bully; Li'l Genius: Fun with Pop; Boomerang; Li'l Rascal Twins. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Teen comedy in the style of Archie, right down to the logo font. Linda becomes involved in the disappearance of desserts. Linda tries to keep up with the latest 1950s fashions. Linda's pursuit of a boy takes her to new heights - airborne, in fact. Stolen Sweets, or The Adventure of the Pilfered Pastry; The Secret Sachems; Fashion Follies; No Other Loves; Air Romance or "Romance In the Air." 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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First 12c cover-priced issue. Stories by Stan Lee. Art and Cover by Al Hartley. All the warmth, drama and romance of a nurse's life at a big city hospital! Linda Carter, Student Nurse in: four untitled stories; "Linda's Lovely Fashions" activity page; and "Linda's Puzzle Page"! Plus: 2-page text story "The Boy Friends" (writer unknown), and "Gwen Glitter's Gorgeous Clothes!" activity page. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Bob Bolling. The Phantom of Landlocked Lakes, script and art by Bob Bolling; Little Archie discovers the truth of a legend about a relative of the Loch Ness Monster who lives in a lake near Mr. Lodge's country estate, and about a ghostly Indian woman who has waited by the lake ever since her mate was killed by the monster. Little Archie Meets the Barracuda, script and art by Dexter Taylor; A bank robber takes Little Archie as a hostage. Party Stunt humor page starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. A Regal Appetite, script and art by Dexter Taylor; Veronica reluctantly invites Jughead to her party for a young Indian prince. 68 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Dexter Taylor. Ski-Bee, script and art by Bob Bolling; Little Archie's shortcuts across Thrill Hill, Shallow Creek and Potter's Pond are causing him to be late for school now that it's winter. A Talk Balk! humor page starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. A Principal Matter, script and art by Dexter Taylor; Deciding that all anyone cares about is looks, Mr. Weatherbee decides to buy a new and more flattering toupee. The House That Wouldn't Move, script and art by Dexter Taylor; The city is planning to tear down the old Collins place to make room for a state highway. A Very Merry Christmas starring Little Archie, script and art by Dexter Taylor. 68 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Dexter Taylor, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "A Sense of Honor," script and pencils by Dexter Taylor, inks by Jon D'Agostino; When Reggie impresses Veronica with his new minibike, she drops her plans with Archie; Betty tells Archie she'll go to Pop's with him, and they are having a nice time until Jughead arrives with the news that Mr. Lodge threw Reggie out and forbade him to see Veronica. "Time Out," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx's dad challenges her to find something good to say about school. "Here Come de Fudge," art by Dexter Taylor; Jughead gives Betty a birthday gift, but there's a catch. "Foreign Exchange," script and pencils by Dexter Taylor, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The boys go gaga over the new foreign exchange student, but Archie gets in trouble without even knowing why. "The Food Fan," script and pencils by Dexter Taylor; When Little Archie forgets to bring his lunch to school, everyone tries to help out but he still ends up with no lunch. "Long and Short of It!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley thinks he has tricked his way out of his teacher's punishment. "Salem's Night Out," script and pencils by Dexter Taylor, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Little Archie and Little Jughead encounter Aunt Hilda and Aunt Zelda using their magic powers to get Salem off the roof. "Magic Act," script and pencils by Dexter Taylor; Fangs doesn't like Jughead's magic tricks when his hamburger disappears. Statement of ownership; Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months (total paid circulation): 211,357; Actual number sold for issue nearest filing date (total paid circulation): 233,407. "The Accident," script and pencils by Dexter Taylor; A blow to the head in gym class gives Little Archie the ability to see the future, but he is traumatized by a dream about an unidentified girl wearing a red dress and being badly hurt by a car. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Dexter Taylor. The Island of Doom, script and art by Dexter Taylor; Little Archie and his friends crash-land on an island inhabited by Little Archie's old enemies Mad Doctor Doom and Chester, who plan to use a metallic fire-breathing dragon to rob banks in Riverdale. The Pie and I, art by Dexter Taylor; Jughead tells Betty that the way to get Little Archie is to bake his favorite pie. Sound Hound humor page starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. A Good Sport, script and art by Dexter Taylor; Reggie tries to learn the art of voodoo to cause trouble for others; Sabrina uses some real magic to teach him a lesson. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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Stories and art by Sid Couchey and others. One of the mainstays of Harvey's long-running kids' comics, Little Dot also features Richie Rich and Little Lotta. Little Dot meets the latest of her wacky relatives, Uncle Daze, who's even wackier than usual. A strange turn of events results in Little Dot having the proportionate strength of Little Lotta. Richie Rich goes to an auction. Dot Is Too Much; Uncle Daze; Little Lotta: Eat Nicely; Richie Rich: Auction Block; Richie Rich: Rugged Test. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Warren Kremer. Harvey's Little Dot, known for her dot-obsession, also had an infinite number of eccentric relatives with names befitting their quirks. When Little Dot decides she wants to get into show business, her mom sends her to New York to meet her various performing relatives. Aunt Teevy loves television the way Dot loves dots. Uncle Gloomy, however, doesn't have a positive outlook. Aunt Teevy; Uncle Gloomy; Little Lotta; Richie Rich. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Little Dot's classmate Little Lotta has super-strength and an appetite to match. Lotta tries to help Little Dot feel better after she eats too much, but Little Lotta's bedside manner leaves something to be desired. Richie Rich's estate is so big, it includes its own wild animal preserve. Great Crasher; Oh, Doctor!; Big Attraction; Ricardo and the Wolves; Tuaregs; Richie Rich: Caution: Wild Animals. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Warren Kremer. Little Dot's classmate Little Lotta has super-strength and an appetite to match. When Lotta goes out for ice cream, she really goes all out for ice cream. Little Lotta investigates when monsters roam the museum, but all is not as it seems. Richie Rich's mean cousin Reggie tries to make Richie believe that a ring brings bad luck. Also featuring a vintage ad for isometrics, reading "Girls! Now You Can Have a Fabulous Figure," a perhaps ironic choice for an issue of Little Lotta. Monsters in the Museum; More Dangerous Than Monsters; I Apologize; Part-Time Panic; Richie Rich: The Bad Luck Ring. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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"Camp Scamp"; Lotta goes camping and fishing with her dad, but he can't seem to do anything right. One-page Bobbie the Baby Sitter story. One-page Jerry the Jinx story. "The Minute-Maid"; Mrs. Plump tries to pique Lotta's interest in history by telling her about her great-great-great grandmother's exploits during the Revolutionary War. "Fearless Female"; Inspired by Senator Blunt's speech, Lotta tries to teach others to be fearless. "Lotta's Food Fun: Cool Cooking" text story. "Brownie's Honor" text story. "Reggie's Plan"; Reggie tries to make Gloria mad at Richie by sending her expensive gifts in Richie's name. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Number/month on cover: 30001-210, October. Giant size issue. Cover art by John Stanley. Bon Voyage; Lulu and Alvin unexpectedly find Fifi on the ship going to Paris. The Plot Thickens; All the other kids are on the ship as well. Fifi's Dilemma; The kids all want Fifi to keep their presence on the ship a secret. Fancy Meeting You Here!; The kids finally discover all the others. Dear Diary text story. Train of Events; Tubby wants to explore the train he and Lulu and Alvin are on. Good Man To Know; Alvin is the only one who is able to hail a taxi in Paris. Seat-Sighing Trip; Tubby complains that breakfast in Paris is too small for his appetite. Perfume Expedition; Lulu and Annie put on too much perfume during a shopping trip. The Explorer; Tubby is lost inside Notre Dame Cathedral. The Hunch Girl of Notre Dame; Lulu tells Alvin about the little girl who rang the bells at Notre Dame. The Modest Model; Tubby accidentally walks off with a street artists portrait. All scripts by John Stanley, art by Irving Tripp. Back cover is pinup of front cover illustration. 84 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Whitman edition. 40c cover price. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

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Whitman edition. 50c cover cover price. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

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Stories and art by Art Helfant and others. Joe Palooka's speechless sidekick from the popular Ham Fisher boxing strip gets his own comic, noteworthy for early versions of Little Dot and other Harvey characters. Max dreams himself into the fairy tale of Cinderella. Plus solo stories featuring Rags Rabbit and Humphrey. Cinder Max; Ride Em Cowboy; Clean Sweep; Rumpus; Max's Special Games for Little Folks; Humphrey; Little Max Rhymes with Reason; It's Magic; Light Reading; Rags Rabbit. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Frank Carin. Art by Frank Carin and others. Adventures of Little Miss Sunbeam, the bread-company mascot created by Ellen Segner. A promotional series of the same title was also published as a giveaway. The kids find a magician's suitcase and decide to put on a magic show of their own; A grocer's least favorite customer has to try everything in the store; The gang accidentally frees a circus tiger and tries to help recapture it. What's Wrong with This Picture?; Out West; Toothy Snyder, Delivery Boy; The Magic Suitcase; Danger Road; Gus the Grocer; Little Dog Gone!; Sunbeamland Puzzle Page. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Number/month on cover: 90130-409, 09/74. Comic featuring the comical adventures of ?Orrible Orvie and Awful Annie, the "Little Monsters" siblings. Issue features "Sabre-Tooth Cat-Astrophe," "The Galloping Ghoul-Mets," "Fooled by Gold," and "The Unamusement Park." Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.25.

Reprints strips from 7/21/40 to 9/9/40. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Stories, art and cover by Harold Gray. Collects Little Orphan Annie daily strips from early 12/29/1935 to 4/5/1936. Following their successful reprints of the classic Cupples & Leon Little Orphan Annie books, Pacific Comics Club continues reprinting the adventures of Harold Gray's indefatigable kid hero and her beloved blank-eyed supporting cast, including Daddy Warbucks, Punjab and the Asp, and of course Sandy. Unlike the Cupples & Leon books, which abridged some sequences, these volumes contain complete runs, including some previously unreprinted strips. Annie and Sandy's adventures on the road continue, as they catch a ride in a hot rod while crossing the desert, before finally making it back home to Daddy Warbucks. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 88 pages, Cover price $2.95.

Cover by George Baker. Stories and art by George Baker. The boyhood adventures of George Baker's soldier, whose name became synonymous with the downtrodden grunt. Little Sad Sack's parents don't want to discourage his interest in music - even if it is drumming on everything in sight. The boys are playing war when they encounter real soldiers doing combat exercises. Little Sad Sack causes chaos in the airlanes when he drifts off in a hot-air balloon. Cover features Li'l Sad encountering fellow Harvey star Richie Rich in the worst way. Talent; Childs Play; Safe; Off Again; Not Civilized; Little Caretaker; Scared; Sad Sack: The Slip; Sad Sack: No Rest; Sad Sack: Danger Zone. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

# on cover: 90278-303 Cover price $0.15.

The Book of Street and Highway Accident Data booklets, which this series would later become known as, were a series of free driving safety booklets published annually (except for the war years) since 1931 by Travelers Insurance Co. The booklets contain traffic statistics and illustrations that typically depict dangerous driving situations and/or accidents.
This is the 6th annual issue. The front cover, back cover, and the centerfold all have painted artwork. Inside, the booklet is heavily illustrated with many of them full page. Also, there are 4 cartoons worth mentioning in particular. One by Carl Anderson (Henry), another by Bill Holman (Smokey Stover), and two by Ralph Stein (Popeye).
8.5 x 11.5, primarily b&w with some color, 40 pages on slick paper.

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A modern-day (for the 1970s) retelling of the parable of the Prodigal Son. A wealthy young man turns his back on his family for wine, women and song, but returns to his fathers house once he learns some humility. Story adaptation, art and cover by Al Hartley. 32 pages. Cover price $0.39. Cover price $0.39.

Written by Glenn Farrington. Illustrated by The Fillbach Brothers. Saddle Stitch, 9-in x 13-in, 24 Pages, B&W. Cover price $6.99.

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New York City, like every city in the world, has one problem: its entire population is DEAD. A global virus has turned the seven billion inhabitants of Earth into mindless brain-and-flesh-hungry zombies. Best friends Straw and Whip have been able to survive in this savage land disguising themselves as zombies, now they feel the flames of jealousy over what-in all likelihood-is the last LIVING woman on Earth. Will Betty's feminine charm divide Straw and Whip? Will her penchant for playing zombie target practice prove a fatal fetish? Be sure to catch this three-issue series from the mind of Mike Richardson (The Mask, The Secret) with art by Ben Stenbeck, and covers by legendary artist Richard Corben, making zombies fun again. Two boys, a girl, and seven billion living dead. Cover price $2.99.

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A global virus has turned the seven billion inhabitants of Earth into mindless brain-and-flesh-hungry zombies. Best friends Straw and Whip have been able to survive in this savage land disguising themselves as zombies. Now their new friend Betty is posed to be their Yoko Ono. In the final act Straw narrowly escapes a zombie attack to find Whip making his famous 'boeuf bourguignonne' for Betty. But when zombies break into their home, will their disguises hold, or will one of these hard rockers fall victim to the flesh-hungry masses? Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Daniel Clowes. "The Crazy Hot-Rod Drop-Outs From Beyond Jupiter," script and art by Daniel Clowes; Alien hot-rodders visit Earth to see Howlin' Thurston and a bad comedian is murdered. 36 pgs., B&W. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

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When Lobo's best 'hog' is shot out from under him, he has no choice but to hail a cab. But little does he realize the dangers within its alien, disease-infested passenger. Guest-starring the Space Cabby! Written by Alan Grant, with art and cover by Kevin O'Neill. Mando Format. Cover price $2.25.

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Written by John Arcudi, Mike Mignola. Art and Cover by Tonci Zonjic. A Manhattan sporting event goes terribly wrong as the ref is killed in front of a live audience by two crazed-and seemingly bulletproof-wrestlers. Who is behind this new reign of terror? 'The necessary thrills to justify every cent spent on this comic.'-Comic Book Resources Abe Sapien™, Lobster Johnson™ © 2013 Mike Mignola. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by John Arcudi and Mike Mignola. Art and Cover by Tonci Zonjic. The face-off against giant robots continues as Lobster Johnson's investigation leads him to a woman whose story reveals the ancient origins behind the machines' gleaming exteriors. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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(W) Mike Mignola, John Arcudi (A) Tonci Zonjic (CA) Dave Stewart, Dave Johnson Lobster Johnson blasts his way through an army of mad sewer cannibals in order to get to the greedy mob boss Wald! Cover price $3.50.

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First Printing. by Brian Wood & Ryan Kelly. A brand new 12-issue series from the co-creator of the critically acclaimed Demo! We all come from somewhere, and whether it's the big city or a small town, it's part of what makes us who we are. Some people spend their whole life trying to escape, others never want to leave. Each self-contained single issue of Local sees everyday people faced with life-changing choices that will affect not only themselves, but their friends, family, and the community they live in as well. Issue #1 introduces us to Portland, Oregon resident Megan McKeenan as she finds herself in sticky situation she needs to get out of, fast. In that crucial split-second, Megan lives out the possible repercussions of her choice. MATURE THEMES 7x10, 32pgs, B&W (1 of 12)SRP: $2.99 REVIEW BY LONE STAR COMICS GENERAL MANAGER AARON SETTLE: Brian Wood's Demoo is one of my favorite books of all time. I loved the ambitiousness of it, twelve self contained stories that each told the story of the most important day in the lives of twelve very different characters. It was a fresh take on superpowers and unlike anything else on the comic shelves. So when I heard Brian Wood had a new twelve issue series coming from Oni Press I was at first excited, but that slowly turned to apprehension. What if he just did the same thing over again? Would that lessen my love for Demo? It turns out I need not have worried. Local only has a few things in common with Demo and most of them have more to do with quality than story points. Local will be twelve issues, each set in a different city and exploring how environments influence stories. The other cool difference is that this time there is a recurring character, Megan McKeenan. Megan will be in each issue, although not always as the main character. And every issue takes place a year later, so in the course of the series Megan goes from an eighteen year-old over her head to a slightly more mature thirty year old. The first issue is set in Portland, Oregon and follows Megan as she is forced to make a life altering choice. We get to see the multitude of options she has and where each will lead her until she finally makes her choice. Wood's writing is still top notch and Ryan Kelly's art is a perfect match for the story. If you liked Demo, you need to give Local a chance. REVIEW BY LONE STAR COMICS CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER GREG THOMPSON: Brian Wood returns to the 12 issue/one shot story series that worked so well in Demo. This time around, it's stories about people and their hometowns. This first issue focuses on Megan McKennan, a girl from Portland, OR who has gotten herself into a sticky situation and needs to get out fast. In the split-second she weighs her options, she sees her future unfold. As with Demo, these stories will be extremely personal and give the viewer a voyeuristic view into the lives of Wood's creations. If you are yearning to find a voice who can identify with you, you probably want to give this a shot. Brian Wood is wonderful at touching on everyday emotions. Cover price $2.99.

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by Brian Wood & Ryan Kelly. The quiet peace of Missoula, Montana is broken when two estranged brothers are reunited and the definitions of what makes a "good" and "bad" sibling become blurred. In a series of violent and disturbing scenes, poor Megan McKeenan plays an unwilling witness to the ultimate in family breakdowns. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W (4 of 12)SRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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By Brian Wood & Ryan Kelly Nicky McKeenan, age 16, annoyance to his parents and a major blight on the suburban Tempe, AZ neighborhood he reluctantly calls home. At his best, he's a sullen teenager who likes to bully. And at his worst, he's a budding sociopath well skilled in the art of property damage. Regular postcards from a half-sister he's never met keep him from going too far over the edge, but will that be enough to save Nicky when it matters the most? MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W (7 of 12) Cover price $2.99.