Comic books in 'Giant Ape', graded by CGC

This anthology features top stories from top talents. In "Raven's End," the warrior Muroto encounters a raven. Following the carrier bird, he is led back home to find his son was abducted by a rival clan led by a female warrior. In "Bune's World," creator Rick Johnson interweaves prominent human and non-human traits between individuals caught up in sex, violence, and dinosaurs. "Bad Santa" is a one-page farce starring Santa Claus's evil twin. "The Castaways" tells of a young man with only fifteen cents and his father's counsel trying to survive the realities of America's Great Depression. Finally, "Brent Morrigan" pays homage to famous newspaper detectives with "raygun gothic" skylines and Art Deco/Nouveau landscapes. 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "May/June 1952 to November 1952!" Collects Forbidden Worlds (1952-1967) #6-10. They may have been Forbidden to some - particularly when Wertham's Seduction of the Innocent book hit the newsstands - but to kids the length and breadth of the United States, Richard Hughes and his tremblin' team of terrific tormenters were where it was at. And now, a half-century since the first issue appeared, ACG's wonderful Forbidden Worlds are accessible once more! Collects issues #6-10, published between May/June 1952 to October 1952. Hardcover, 288 pages, full color. Cover price $47.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Mark Chadbourn. Art by Ken Bald. These tales may have been Forbidden to some, but for kids the length and breadth of the United States Richard Hughes and his tremblin' team of terrific tormenters were where it was at. Big time. And now, almost half a century since the first issue appeared, ACG's wonderful Forbidden Worlds are accessible once more! Just 300 slipcase copies of tales explores the supernatural from issues #6-11 of Forbidden Worlds from May/June 1952 to October 1952. Essay by Mark Chadbourn. Limited to just 300 copies. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 7-in. x 10-in., 288 pages, full color. Cover price $64.99.

One of the earliest 1950s DC Gorilla covers, "Superman vs. King Gorilla!" When DC editors discovered that monkeys sold comics, they told their writers to create a whole series of delightful monkey/chimp/ape themed covers, a trend that lasted into the 1960s. Cover art by Win Mortimer. Kingorilla, art by John Sikela; When the Lang disappear in the jungle, Clark and Lana go search for them, and they all end up being offered as a sacrifice to a giant ape. Topsy-Turvy World starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. Jerry Jitterbug humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Johnny Quick, Traffic Cop, art by Ralph Mayo. The Jealous Archer starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 44 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

King Klonk, the Killer Gorilla! - Written by Arnold Drake. Art and Cover by Bob Oksner. Jerry's friend is...a killer gorilla in a 3-part tale! Plus: A Letter from Jerry. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

"The Cleopatra of the Future," "The Practical Joker From Planet X," and "The Comet Monster!" Edited by Victor Gorelick. Cover by John Rosenberger. Stories by Robert Bernstein and John Rosenberger. Archie Comics amiable and agile super-hero The Fly battles an assortment of nefarious villains, including the Anti-Fly League, the Comet Master, and Practical Joker from Planet X. Fly Girl guest-stars. Letters to the editor from comics writer Marv Wolfman and from super fan Paul Gambaccini. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Features Lew Swayre Schwartz, the Golden Age artist who was Bob Kane's ghost from 1946-1953?is interviewed by Jon B. Cooke about his Batman and other stellar work! Plus there's Batman art by Jerry Robinson, Dick Sprang, Sheldon Moldoff, Win Mortimer, Jim Mooney, & others! Then, it's "The Life and Death of the Australian Comics Industry?1940-1962!" Plus, the "down under" career of The Phantom, with tons of super-hero art rarely seen in the Northern Hemisphere! (Twomorrows Publishing) Magazine, 8x11, 100pgs, B&WSRP: $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

In this issue: Monster Comics - a new comics line previewed; feature on Neil Hansen (The Punisher, Badger, Whisper, Icon Devil); Ten of a Kind - kryptonite; essay on how DC's writers have handled Jack Kirby's 'Fourth World.' Plus: Perspective - "The Ten Smelliest Super-Heroes," "Toy Store Super-Heroics"; Newsline; Coming Distractions; Infernal Gall - RoboCop 2; Small Press World - funny animals; Cartoon Corner - Golden anniversary of 1940; Backstage - interview with Jeannie Epper (who did the Wonder Woman stunts); Comics in Review; Amazing Readers; The Cartoonist; Strom's Index. Cover by Donald Simpson. Cover price $3.50.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. It's back! Ape Omnibus returns with another 64 pages of sci-fi, fantasy, comedy, crime, and super-hero comics... at a new reduced price! If you missed issue #1, issue #2 is the perfect place to get on board. Contributors include: Mike Hall, Jason Seabeaugh, Francis Ordonez, David Hedgecock, Brent E. Erwin, Jerry Hunter, Marcus DiGesu, Anthony Figerao, Chad Lambert, Joe Gravel, Dara Naraghi, and James West. PLUS: Find out how to see your own work in the next Ape Omnibus! Softcover, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

Cover by Gus Lemoine. "Glop Flop," pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Professor Transistor accidentally creates a gravity-defying substance. Bendix Brakes ad with Archie. "A Passion for Fashion," pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The British fashion designer Tiger Shark is challenged by a new American designer. Ad for Archie Annual. "The Flying Saucer Mystery," pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Aliens come to Earth to laugh at humans. "Rod the Mod," pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Painter Rod the Mod needs money to pay off his tab at the sandwich shop. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

1st printing. Text by James Mottram. Foreword by Tom Hammock. Introduction by Adam Wingard. Discover the electrifying artwork behind the action-packed blockbuster, GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE. Dive into the creation of GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE with this deluxe art book. Featuring commentary from the filmmakers, this volume explores how a team of world-class artists brought stunning creatures and epic battles to life for an all-new, big screen Monsterverse adventure. Illustrated with stunning visuals from the production, including never-before-seen concept art and storyboards, this book is the ultimate companion to one of the most highly anticipated films of 2024. Hardcover (with cardstock slipcase), 10-in. x 11-in., 156 pages, full color. Cover price $60.00.

Limited 1 for 5 Variant Cover by Mike Mignola (W) Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden (A) Ben Stenbeck An army of malformed vampires controls a small Croatian town, but Lord Henry Baltimore arrives to put an end to this madness, fighting his way to their creator-a twisted surgeon akin to Moreau and Mengele! Cover price $3.50.

Flipbook from San Diego Comic Con International 2002. Art by Budd Root, Dan Parsons, Mike Hoffman and Devon Massey. Talk about a book stocked full of talent! This limited edition jam book was created specifically for the 2002 San Diego Comic Convention and was offered for sale only at the Basement Comics/Amryl Entertainment show booth. Fans were treated to a special book that featured four different sections by four great artists! Budd Root provides a sneak preview of his upcoming Cavewoman Prehistoric Pinups Book 3, Mike Hoffman has a 4-page preview of his new book Tigress Hidden Lands, Devon Massey unveils scenes from his next Cavewoman book, and Dan Parsons previews his incredible new sci-fi book Autumn Dawn! 16 pages, B&W.

Gorilla story issue! Cover by Win Mortimer (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz. The Holiday Spirit! public service announcement with Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "Outlaw Town, U.S.A.!", script by David Vern, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; The town of Silver Vein is run by criminals and is a hideout for bad guys;. When some criminals from Gotham City go to Silver Vein, Batman and Robin follow them. Half-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "Mr. Roulette's Greatest Gamble," script by David Vern, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Mr. Roulette has been gambling with his life but Batman and Robin try to stop him. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Stone Walls and Iron Bars" article by Jack Miller, art by Raymond Perry. Half-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Gorilla Boss of Gotham City!", script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Boss Dyke is executed in the gas chambers for his crimes, and his body is taken to a doctor who transplants the criminal's brain into that of a large gorilla; The gorilla communicates to the doctor that after he and his gang have secured needed funds, he wants his brain then transplanted into that of the Batman, and Batman's brain put into the gorilla. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"The Great Thunder" part 1, By Tim & David Dang. Cover price $2.50.

Regular cover. By Budd Root. The first book got rave reviews, so here's the second! Budd's Beauties & Beasts is devoted to the uncensored side of Budd. Featured in this issue is a spicy all-new short-strip called 'Cavewoman & Grandson of Kong.' There's a tribute to the Famous Monsters of Filmland and the women they so desperately crave, as well as a sneak peek at two of Budd's newer characters who are raising some eyebrows - the beautiful but dangerous Blonde Medusa and the Were Tigress of Ranthambhore! So, if you're moved by monsters and maidens, if you've got a feeling for fabulous females and fearsome fiends, and if bewitching bountiful beauties and baleful barbarous beasts are your thing, then join the club! Cover price $3.25.

Monkey Variant by David Yardin. Hell Comes To Birmingham: Prologue - Written by Paul Cornell. Art by Pat Olliffe & Paul Neary. Blade is back. And what is Lady Jacqueline Falsworth to him, except another dead vampire? Plus: Excalibur in the suburbs, the tears of a Skrull and tea with Union Jack. Pick up the hottest book to come out of SECRET INVASION, by Paul Cornell and Leonard Kirk. 32 PGS./Rated T+ + Cover price $2.99.

Harvey presents the adventures of Casper in the long-running series sometimes called The Friendly Ghost Casper. After Wendy's house is destroyed, he follows monstrous footprints to gigantic, apelike Ding Dong (as seen on the cover). Ding Dong carries Wendy (a blonde) to the top of the Empire State Building, but luckily, someone bigger is on the way. Casper the Friendly Ghost; Who the Heck is Ding Dong?; So This is Ding Dong?; Let Im Have It!; Spooky: The Groovy Giant. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Harvey presents the adventures of Casper in the long-running series sometimes called The Friendly Ghost Casper. In a three-part story, Casper and his friend Jolly Roger seek vanished ships, only to be captured and placed in a giant ship-in-a-bottle. Wendy finds flattery the perfect way to distract her aunts from terrorizing the populace. Cover may feature Ding Dong, the Casperverse's version of King Kong. Casper the Friendly Ghost; The Mystery of the Murky Depths; All Bottled Up!; A Giant Gripe!; Wendy: Flattery Works. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Story, art and cover by Budd Root. The original series featuring voluptuous superwoman Meriem Cooper, who battles dinosaurs in the distant past. The survivors of the Marshville train wreck face an even bigger danger – rampaging dinosaurs. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Story and Art by Rob Durham. Following the direction of the fallen star from the conclusion of Cavewoman: Journey #2, Meriem and Klyde discover that the meteor isn't what they thought it was. Back in town, the merciless gang leader Blackstone has Professor Cook marked for death by a former marine, now mercenary, called 'Tripwire.' Unaware of this, the Prof. and Corporal Mack continue their search to find Meriem, hoping to bring her home and back to Bruce whom she believes is still dead. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.99.

Variant cover by Budd Root. Limited to 750 copies. Includes Amryl Entertainment Certificate of Authenticity. (W/A) Rob Durham Meriem must combat an abused teen, who fashions himself as the king of crime. Forming Marshville's first teen gang, the delinquent mobsters go on a reign of terror, cutting phone lines, breaking water hydrants and shattering windows. Looting becomes epidemic, and as if things couldn't get worse the small band of juveniles deliberately sever the power lines - but what they don't realize is the town's only line of defense against the outside world is an electric fence! With no power, the savage land's unwanted guests begin to stroll into Marshville with food on their minds! Mature readers.

Regular cover by Budd Root. Story and art by Budd Root. Early adventures of voluptuous superwoman Meriem Cooper, who battles dinosaurs in the distant past. Meriem gets stuck in a hole that turns out to lead to a raptor lair. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Regular cover by Loston Wallace and Kim DeMulder. Stories by James Robert Smith. Art by James Robert Smith, Loston Wallace and Kim DeMulder, plus pinups by Tae Kwon, Mike Chen, John Trumbull, Matt Plog and Andy Park. A one-shot featuring Budd Roots voluptuous superwoman Meriem Cooper and her pal Klyde, the giant ape. Klyde and Meriem battle a fearsome new predator; a cold winter presents new dangers for the duo. 40 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

"Beauty, Blizzard and the Beast" special edition gold foil cover by Budd Root, limited to 450 copies. Stories by James Robert Smith. Art by James Robert Smith, Loston Wallace and Kim DeMulder, plus pinups by Tae Kwon, Mike Chen, John Trumbull, Matt Plog and Andy Park. A one-shot featuring Budd Roots voluptuous superwoman Meriem Cooper and her pal Klyde, the giant ape. Klyde and Meriem battle a fearsome new predator; a cold winter presents new dangers for the duo. 40 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Comes with Amryl Certificate of Authenticity.

"Beauty, Blizzard and the Beast" special edition cover by Budd Root, limited to 750 copies. Stories by James Robert Smith. Art by James Robert Smith, Loston Wallace and Kim DeMulder, plus pinups by Tae Kwon, Mike Chen, John Trumbull, Matt Plog and Andy Park. A one-shot featuring Budd Roots voluptuous superwoman Meriem Cooper and her pal Klyde, the giant ape. Klyde and Meriem battle a fearsome new predator; a cold winter presents new dangers for the duo. 40 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Comes with Amryl Certificate of Authenticity.

Cover by Bradley Walton and Jim Schumaker; back cover by Jenni Gregory. Story by Bradley Walton. Art by Bradley Walton and Jim Schumaker. The third series of Cavewoman adventures. Cavewoman and Professor Cook track down the female Bigfoot, but Klyde, the giant ape, is feeling possessive. Final issue of the series; followed by Cavewoman Jungle Tales. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Variant silver foil cover by Budd Root, limited to 450 copies. Story and art by Budd Root, plus a pinup by Chad Spilker. New adventures of voluptuous superwoman Meriem Cooper, who battles dinosaurs in the distant past. Meriem faces a great white ape while fighting her way back to the prehistoric era. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.25.

Regular cover by Budd Root. Story and art by Budd Root. New adventures of voluptuous superwoman Meriem Cooper, who battles dinosaurs in the distant past. A special issue setting up the epic Pangaean Sea series, Meriems most dangerous adventure yet. Not to be confused with Pangaean Sea #0. 56 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $4.95.

Story, art and cover by Budd Root. The second series featuring voluptuous superwoman Meriem Cooper, who battles dinosaurs in the distant past. As the storm makes life even more dangerous for the people of Marshville, Meriem is attacked by Klyde the giant ape. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

New (second edition) cover by Budd Root. Story and art by Budd Root. Reprints of the second series featuring voluptuous superwoman Meriem Cooper, who battles dinosaurs in the distant past. As the storm makes life even more dangerous for the people of Marshville, Meriem is attacked by Klyde the giant ape. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Special edition cover by Devon Massey, limited to 750 copies. Story and art by Devon Massey. The ninth adventure of Budd Roots voluptuous superwoman Meriem Cooper, who battles dinosaurs in the distant past. In this wordless tale, a tumble over a waterfall pits Meriem against a cunning velociraptor. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers.

Story, Art and Cover by Rob Durham. The Cavewoman: The Return series ends with this all out action issue! We have an assassin, a gang leader, a fifteen foot tall Gorilla, a werewolf and a mad as hell Cavewoman - all ready to clash for control over the future direction of the town of Marshville. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Joe Kubert. Challengers reprints: "The Monster Maker" (from issue 2), pencils by Jack Kirby; The Challengers pursue Roc, a would-be conqueror; Using "mind over matter," Roc runs them off by mentally conjuring a giant ape and missile; Fighting fire with fire, the scientist who created the mind-over-matter machine gives Ace similar powers; They battle with a conjured dragon, knight, giant vacuum cleaner, mirrors, and more. "The Human Pets" (from issue 1), pencils by Jack Kirby; An alien boy collects "animals." Half-page Kirby biography. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

John Buscema reprint (Savage Sword # 26); Solomon Kane reprint (Savage Sword # 20). Cover by Earl Norem. Hyborian Age of Conan map by Tony Edwards and Eliot Brown. The Tower of the Elephant, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Alfredo Alcala; Young Conan breaks into the fabled Tower of the Elephant in order to steal the gem known as the Heart of the Elephant; Inside, he finds a noble creature ensnared by the evil sorcerer Yara. Conan illustration by David Wenzel. Retribution in Blood starring Solomon Kane and Dracula, script by Don Glut, pencils by David Wenzel, inks by Marilitz. Solomon Kane's Homecoming, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Virgilio Redondo, inks by Rudy Nebres. 8" x 11". 68 pgs., B&W. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Written by Scott Cunningham; art by Danijel Zezelj; cover by Richard Corben In stores August 11. The jungle adventurer, the golden ape, and the strange power that links them return with a vengeance in a new VERTIGO miniseries that blends big guns, war action, black magic, and real-life historical events into a potent brew. A crack team of black ops travels deep into war-torn Africa on a mission so covert that only their team leader knows their objective...a horror surpassing their wildest imagination. The journey down river will test the limits of their skill and endurance, but for one team member, the key to survival is far more complex. For something else has followed him into the jungle. Something he cannot hope to escape. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 pg. (1 of 4)" Cover price $2.95.

Cover by Frank Thomas. Stories and art by Bill Holman, Al McWilliams, Bill Connor, William Treadwell, Bill Ely, Frank Thomas, Gaylord Du Bois, John Hampton, Frank V. Martinek, Leon A. Beroth, Al Micale, Jim Chambers, and Robert Brice. Crackajack Funnies presented reprints of classic comic strips alongside original features like The Owl. Ma Madespo and her three sons have escaped the lunatic asylum and declared war on the city, unless The Owl can stop them. Clyde Beatty takes his captured enemy Slay along, as they escape the spider-god tribe and head to the mysterious mountain. Ellery Queen investigates the murder of a gangster, but he doesn't think it's a mob hit. The gorilla cover is pretty bizarre, even for a gorilla cover. Ellery Queen; Smokey Stover; Bob and Bill; Cyclone; The Owl; Clyde Beatty; Just a Kid; Gabby Scoops; The Crusoes; Stratosphere Jim; Don Winslow of the Navy. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by John Severin, Don Orehek, Bill Ward, Sururi Gumen, Howard Nostrand, and Ricig. "King Kong" movie parody. "The Blue Knight" TV parody. Severin cover. Cover price $0.50.

Art by John Severin, Rurik Tyler, Dan Clowes (as "Stosh Gillespie"), and others. "King Kong" parody. Frank Borth cover. Cover price $1.75.

Add to cart CGC 7.0 $130.00 View scans Paper: Off white Label #3931786008 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Stories in this issue include: Hop-Frog by Archie Goodwin and Reed Crandall (from the story by Edgar Allan Poe); Sore Spot by Archie Goodwin and Joe Orlando; The Doorway! by Archie Goodwin and Dan Adkins; The Black Death! by Ron Parker and Manny Stallman; Beast Man! by Archie Goodwin and Steve Ditko; The Devil to Pay by Archie Goodwin and Donald Norman; and Skeleton Crew! by Archie Goodwin and Angelo Torres. Cover art by Frank Frazetta. Cover price $0.35.

Written by DENNIS O'NEIL and JOE KELLY Art by TAN ENG HUAT, DOUG MAHNKE and TOM NGUYEN Cover by DOUG MAHNKE and TOM NGUYEN In this never-before-reprinted tale from JLA #91-93, the team finds itself in a dilemma when a mysterious, shapeshifting creature from another planet gets blasted into our solar system. But is it friend or foe? Plus, Wonder Woman and Batman examine their relationship in a tale from issue #90 that spins out of 'The Obsidian Age.' 96 pg, FC Cover price $7.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Collects Eerie (1966-1983 Warren Magazine) #37-41.

Written by Buddy Saunders, Bill DuBay, Steve Skeates, Lynn Marron, Don McGregor, Larry Herndon, Doug Moench, T. Casey Brennan, Don Glut, J.R. Cochran, Esteban Maroto, Kevin Pagan, Fred Ott, Sanho Kim, John Wooley and John Thraxis.
Art by Enrich, Bill DuBay, Jaime Brocal, Ken Barr, Auraleon, Ernie Colon, Ken Kelly, Jose Gaul, Paul Neary, Esteban Maroto, Tom Sutton, Richard Bassford, Jose M. Bea, Dave Cockrum, Sanjulian, Mike Ploog, Sanho Kim, Luis Garcia and Jerry Grandenetti.
Cover by Ken Kelly.

Warren Publishing's outlet for everything fantastic, sinister, and otherworldly travels through the early '70s at light speed!

This excursion features the work of comic-book luminaries Ernie Colón, Mike Ploog, and Dave Cockrum, as well as fan-favorite Eerie creators Doug Moench, Don Glut, Tom Sutton, Sanjulian, Esteban Maroto, and Steve Skeates.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 304 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $49.99.

Cover by Rodolphe Guenoden. (W) Erik Warfield, Paul Grimshaw. (A) Troy Nixey. Includes art by Chuck Austen, Dan Brereton, Steve Rude, Bruce Timm, Eduardo Risso, Paul Pope, Scott Shaw, Dave Bullock, Shawn McManus, Bill Sienkiewicz, Bernard Chang, Paul Chadwick, Mike Vosburg, Kieron Dwyer, Tony Fleecs, Christian Gossett, Ruben Procopio, Scott Morse, Gilbert Hernandez, Mike Hoffman, Thomas Yeates, Dave Johnson, Dave Lapham, Tone Rodriguez, Tony Salmons, and more. All new, original characters from The Art of Fiction featuring art by some of the greatest names in the comics and animation industries. 48 pages of action and adventure with pirates, zombies, jungle girls, and a giant ape! Cover price $8.95.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Al Williamson, Pete Riss, Sam Cooper, Paul Gattuso and Paul Gustavson. An anthology series featuring tales of fantasy, horror, and science fiction from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. An adventurous medical researcher gets more than he bargained for in the backcountry of Brazil; A writer sells his soul so that he can tell this very story; The strange tale of the African Were-Jackals. Any similarity to King Kong on the cover is purely commercial. The Domain of the Dead; The Haunted Gallery; The Sorcerers Play-Kit; The Flapping Head; The Haunting Refrain; The Devils Typewriter!; Stranglers Spirit; Bride of the Beast; The African Were-Jackals. 44 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger, credited as Pete Costanza. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes, credited as Zev Zimmer, Brad Everson and Greg Olivetti. Art by Pete Costanza, Lloyd Cynwald and Sal Trapani. An anthology series featuring tales of fantasy and science fiction adventure from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A gangster gains control of a giant ape and forces it to commit crimes for him, arousing Magicmans ire; A broomstick has incredible magic powers; A magic mirror creates duplicates of people, but they have opposite personalities. Cover by Superman and Lois Lane artist Kurt Schaffenberger, working under an assumed name at the request of DCs editor. Ancient Ape!; The Space Broomstick; The Mirror of Mystery! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

2.95 cover price. Published by Discovery Comics. Cover price $2.95.

Wayne Osborne (w); John Byrne (a & c) Writer/creator Wayne Osborne and artist John Byrne present FX, an all-new, six-part series introducing a new hero for the ages. Struck down by a mysterious accident, Tom Talbot awakens to find that playing pretend has suddenly become all too real. He now has power limited only by his imagination-but will it be enough to stop the savage Silverback? Comic legend Byrne provides a cover and pencils and inks for the entire series. Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Luis Dominguez. Written by Robert Kanigher and Murray Boltinoff. Art by Sam Glanzman and Fred Carrillo. The Haunted Tank gets the drop on some laughing Nazis in "The Gunner Is a Gorilla" by Robert Kanigher and Sam Glanzman. Plus: "Duel in the Desert" by Murray Boltinoff (as Wesley Marsh) and Fred Carrillo. And: 1-page Superman public service announcement "Justice for All Includes Children 2" with pencils by Neal Adams. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Articles on aerial chase scenes in movies, Bela Lugosi, and movie special effects; checklists of The Spider Magazine (1933-43) and Operator Five (1934-39); and more. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 24 pages on slick paper; cardstock covers.

WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART BY TAN ENG HUAT; COVER BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN. The "Extinction" trilogy by comics legend Dennis O'Neil and hot artist Tan Eng Huat (DOOM PATROL) continues! The JLA takes its shapeshifting extraterrestrial visitor on a grand tour of the wonders of Earth ? but the alien seems more inspired by our planet's darker aspects. Suddenly it seems as if the JLA's hospitality is backfiring...and it could mean the extinction of mankind as we know it! FC, 32 PG.$2.25 Cover price $2.25.