Comic books in 'Buddha', graded by CBCS

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Written by Brian Ash. Art by Marcelo Ferreira. Cover by David Crosland. BLACK DON'T NEVER BACK DOWN! Black Dynamite is a man on a mission once again and this time he's going to Tibet to even the score. When the local Shaolin monks and volunteer aid workers come under attack, Black Dynamite goes on the offensive and discovers a Red Chinese / ex-Nazi conspiracy to breed and train the ultimate Kung-Fu Man-beasts. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Written by Deepak Chopra and Joshua Dysart. Art by Harshvardhan Kadam, Dean Hyrapiet, and Liquid Comics. Coiver by Satish Tayade. Deepak Chopra brings the Buddha back to life in this stunning graphic novel adaptation of the of The New York Times Bestselling novel about a young prince who abandons his inheritance to discover his true calling. His iconic journey changed the world forever, and the truths revealed continue to influence every corner of the globe today. A young man in line for the throne is trapped in his father's kingdom and yearns for the outside world. Betrayed by those closest to him, Siddhartha abandons his palace and princely title. Alone and face-to-face with his demons, he becomes a wandering monk and embarks on a spiritual fast that carries him to the brink of death. Ultimately recognizing his inability to conquer his body and mind by sheer will, Siddhartha transcends his physical pain and achieves enlightenment. Although we recognize Buddha today as an icon of peace and serenity, his life story was a tumultuous and spellbinding affair filled with love and sex, murder and loss, struggle and surrender. From the rocky terrain of the material world to the summit of the spiritual one, Buddha captivates and inspires-ultimately leading us closer to understanding the true nature of life and our selves. Buddha is an emotionally evocative, fictional look at one of the most iconic figures in philosophy and spiritualism. Hardcover, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Story MATT FRACTION. Art & cover GABRIEL BÁ. Fourteen years ago, a man began to meditate. His goal: reincarnate as the Supersammasambuddha for fun and profit. Now, on the eve of his great awakening and reincarnation as a god, Casanova Quinn is preparing to steal him. And how do you steal a god? Trust us. It's totally awesome. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES 24pgs, PC Cover price $1.99.

Story by Manning Lee Stokes. Art by Charles Raab. Packaged like a paperback rather than a comic book, St. John's follow-up to It Rhymes with Lust (1950) is considered one of the first examples of what is now called the graphic novel. Private eye Steve Bullitt is hired to find the rare, mysterious statue of the Winking Buddha. The trail of the Buddha leads to murder, and a series of suspects, including Lola Vance, Lu Yin and Solomon Slade. 6-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Charles Biro, Norman Maurer and Tony DiPreta. This boys' adventure title was one of the comics that made publisher Lev Gleason a major player during the Golden Age. The Little Wise Guys search for a priceless golden statue of Buddha in the Indian jungle. Dilly Duncan plans a spring swim meet while the water in the lake is still almost frozen. The backup historical strip features true tales about schools and children. Also featuring an activities page: how to make a boat out of a cigar box; and magic tricks, including balancing a cup on a "buffalo nickel." Little Wise Guys: 14 Carat Danger; Little Red-Faced Schoolhouse; Dilly Duncan of Dorset High: Too Soon to Spoon; Little Wise Guys: Low Man on a Cherry Tree; Little Wise Guys: Hero's Reward; Lev Gleason's Game Time; Lev Gleason's Magic Tricks. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Kubert. Written by Robert Kanigher and George Kashdan. Art by Sam Glanzman, Vic Catan and Dionisio Roque. Featuring: The Haunted Tank in "Devil's Chance!" and "The Invisible Medals" by Robert Kanigher and Sam Glanzman; The Mercenaries in "The Deadly Triangle" (part 1 of 3) by Kanigher and Vic Catan (as Vicatan); and "D (for Death) Ration" by George Kashdan and Dionisio Roque. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

The revenant spirit known as The Grim Ghost targets jewel thieves and a criminal gang. Meanwhile, his human identity entertains the beautiful daughter of the city police chief. Part of the short-lived Atlas superhero line from former Marvel publisher Martin Goodman. 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Those of you who collect the often rare "blood-on-cover" issues, here is one such with bullets flying and a nice puddle of blood!

Cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by Allen Saunders and Alfred Andriola. Reprints of Alfred Andriola's detective comic strip Kerry Drake and other adventure tales. This issue features reprints from May - August 1949. Female private eye Julep Frost puts Kerry on the track of frozen-faced killer Deadpan. The reader is invited to solve a crime before Inspector Smith can. Kerry Drake: The Case of the Murder Syndicate; The Punch Board Caper; How Good a Detective Are You? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

January 24, 1982. The Sunday comic strips in comic book form: Ripley's Believe It or Not, Brenda Starr Reporter (by Dale Messick and Ramona Fradon), Prince Valiant (by John Cullen Murphy), Star Trek (by Sharman DiVono and Ron Harris), Star Wars (script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson), The Phantom (script by Lee Falk, art by Sy Barry), Tarzan (by Mike Grell), Dick Tracy (by Gould, Fletcher, and Collins), Juliet Jones (by Stan Drake), Steve Canyon (by Milton Caniff), Gasoline Alley (by Dick Moores), Alley Oop (by Dave Graue), Doonesbury (by G.B. Trudeau), Andy Capp (by Reginald Smythe), Broom Hilda (by Russell Myers), The Wizard of Id (by Parker and Hart), B.C. (by Johnny Hart), Crock (by Bill Rechin and Don Wilder), Doctor Smock (by Geo. Lemont), Bringing Up Father (by Bill Kavanagh and Frank Fletcher), Henry (by Don Trachte), They'll Do It Every Time, Dennis the Menace (by Hank Ketcham), Marmaduke (by Brad Anderson), The Small Society (by Brickman), The Lockhorns (by Bill Hoest), and Mark Trail (by Dodd and Elrod). 24-page, 7-in. x 11-in., full color comic strip newspaper inserts.

Cover art by Sam Glanzman. "Marco Polo," art by Sam Glanzman; A nobleman of Venice finds adventure and romance in the court of Mongol leader Kubla Khan; He rescues the daughter of Kublai Khan; Adapted from the 1962 movie. "The Case of the Third Taxi" text story; Herman Berg is aided by the dreams of Milred Bowers. "What You Do in Your Spare Time": public service announcement about Your Role in the Cold War, art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. "Save The Beasts" non-fiction story, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia. "Lest We Forget: Theodore Roosevelt," art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; one-page biography of Theodore Roosevelt. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

"Stairway to Rage!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and John Tartag. In the tradition of Bruce Lee's classic "Game of Death," Shang Chi battles his way through three challenges only to come face-to-face with the deadly Skull Crusher. They battle for the fate of the beautiful Juliette who has a surprising revelation of her own. No one saw this shocking ending coming. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Stairway to Rage!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and John Tartag. In the tradition of Bruce Lee's classic "Game of Death," Shang Chi battles his way through three challenges only to come face-to-face with the deadly Skull Crusher. They battle for the fate of the beautiful Juliette who has a surprising revelation of her own. No one saw this shocking ending coming. Cover price $0.35.

Cover by P. Craig Russell . The King's Ankus; Mowgli journeys to an ancient city in the jungle and learns about man's greed; adaptation of Rudyard Kipling 's Jungle Book. Brunhilde illustration. Stranded illustration. Klingsor Casts A Spell. Scripts and art by P. Craig Russell. 36 pgs., full color. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Cover has man with sword and no shirt. Issue No. 0 (SINGLE ZERO) - Part One of Ninjak's epic two-part origin. Spanning thirty years and two continents, this story will finally reveal how Colin King became a master spy, computer expert, playboy, and martial arts master. We'll discover the secrets behind the Weaponeer and Ninjak's archenemy, the insidious Dr. Silk. We'll also see the true secret behind Ninjak's lost love, and what's driven him to develop a death wish. "Hope and Glory" is written by Mark Moretti, with art by Mark Moretti and Dick Giordano. Cover by Mark Moretti and Bob McLeod. Cover price $2.50.

Cover features Kay Aldridge and Clayton Moore from the movie serial Perils of Nyoka. Stories and art by Rod Reed and Howard Boughner. Raised in the jungle by her scientist father, Nyoka faces its dangers like no man ever could. In a three-part story, Nyoka encounters a strange gas that turns trees and animals to stone - and people, too. She makes a desperate high-wire walk to save herself and a party of paleontologists from the volcano responsible. In a three-part story, Nyoka tries to prevent war between the Pacii and Marus tribes by using the Zibi bird of good fortune. Fury on the Wing, Part One: The Jungle Ultimatum; Ballyhoo Barney: The Dancing Pony; Part II: The Great Deception; Egbert the Explorer; Part III: The Jungle Battle; Jungle Wings; Halfwit Hack; The Petrified Jungle, Part I: A Grave Plot!; Dentist Dan; Trader Tom; Part II: The Weird Earthquake!; Part III: The Underground Volcano! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"Kung-Fu Month" continues in the Cartoon Network titles! So what do Shaggy, Freddie, Velma and Daphne have that their evil twins have not? Why, Scooby-Doo, of course! And they want him...bad. Plus, in the back-up, Shaggy and Scoob demonstrate their secrets for acting brave! "Kung-Fu Month" concludes next week in Cartoon Network Presents (1997) #8. Written by Michael Kraiger and Chris Duffy. Art by Ernie Colon. Cover by Yuri Bartoli. FC, 32 pg. Cover price $1.95.

Volume 49, Issue 3 - May 1945. Stories include "Tear-Drops of Buddha" by Maxwell Grant; "The Peculiar Blood" by Stanley C. Vickers; "The Non-Murder" by Peter Reed; and "Death Gets Married" by John P. Reilly. 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; black and white, 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.15.

Harry Lucey cover. In order of appearance: "Latest Weapons of Science in the Battle Against Crime"; "Magno the Magnetic Man"; "'Sky' Smith"; "Vulcan"; "The Black Spider"; "Q-13, America's Spy Fighter"; and "Captain Gallant and His Mini-Sub". "The Worm Turns" in-house comic advertisement for Sure-Fire Comics (1940), reprinted in Alter Ego (1999 Magazine) #121; and "The Claw Returns!" in-house comic advertisement for Silver Streak Comics (1939) #6, featuring a black and white version of that issue's Jack Cole cover art. "The Mustang Men" illustrated text story by Cliff Howe. 68 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Don Lomax. Tradition, script and art by Don Lomax; 'Journal' finds himself in the infamous Iron Triangle with his troop company and they come across a village hamlet that was supposed to be evacuated but it wasn't; As usual, supposed air cover that was to be in place never materializes as they ventured deeper in the Vietnam darkness; And now 'Journal' finds himself in a desperate spot and there may be no one to help him. 36 pgs., black and white. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.