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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Nick Fury stars in "The Enemy Within!", script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Returning from their latest mission, Fury catches hell from the military brass; Count Royale continues bad-mouthing Fury to SHIELD's board of directors; A general explains to Fury how A.I.M. has technology they desperately need, but refuse to do business as long as Fury's in charge. "From the Nameless Nowhere Comes... Kaluu!", script by Stan Lee (pp. 1-5), Denny O'Neil (pp. 6-10), and Bill Everett (co-plot), art by Bill Everett (some panels reprinted from Steve Ditko stories); Doctor Strange walks the streets of Greenwich Village and after stopping a robbery returns home to find his bills unpaid, his bank account empty, and a city building inspector informing him he has six months to bring his house up to code; He instructs Wong to sell some jewels to pay the bills, checks up on Baron Mordo, thinks back on recent events, and then contacts a theatrical agent, Hiram Barney, about a possible nightclub gig. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by John Romita. "Brother Voodoo," script by Len Wein, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dan Adkins; Part one of the origin of Brother Voodoo, who is the union of Daniel Drumm's spirit in twin brother Jericho Drumm's body; Drumm returns to Haiti to find his brother dying from the curse of Damballah This is the first Brother Voodoo story; The first appearance of the character occurred in an article in Tales of the Zombie 2. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

"The Felonious Feline!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Black Cat. Story and cover by Terry Austin. Art by Brett Blevins and Bob Wiacek. Dagger meets a new gal pal - the Black Cat. Plus, Cloak has fallen into the morbidly disfigured hands of the creature named Mr. Jip!. "Hierarchies!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Peter Gillis. Art by Richard Case and Randy Emberlin. Doctor Strange, along with the dark Sorcerer Kaluu, have arrived in Africa to battle an evil force from beyond this realm of existence. The Sorcerer Supreme and the dark wizard Kaluu confront a being of ultimate evil. And, the good Doctor pays a terrible price - his left eye! Cover price $0.75.

Cover pencils by Bill Everett. The Moving Stairs!, art by Steve Ditko. The Last Tomorrow, art by Reed Crandall. The Threat!, art by Harry Lazarus. The Parrot Speaks!, art by Ed Winiarski. Special Sale text story; When a husband goes shopping, he finds a new cleaning fluid that makes anything better than new, even him. Mary's Robot!, art by Howard O'Donnell. Mary's Robot!, art by Howard O'Donnell. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Classic science fiction tales. Contains eight stories. Cover illustrated by Ken Hooper. B&W, 56 pages, standard paper stock, squarebound format. Cover price $3.95.

Stories, Art and Cover by Gary Spencer Millidge. Now optioned for TV and film by LA producers LaninCo! Gary Spencer Millidge's award-winning and critically acclaimed comic book Strangehaven returns with the first brand-new issue in over a year this summer, continuing the story from where the Strangehaven: Brotherhood trade left off. Following the previous evening's extraordinary events, the village's only lawman, Sergeant Clarke, investigates one suspected ritual murder, one apparent suicide, and one missing person. But the Sergeant's inquiries are hampered by the revelations of his closest allies. Strained marital relations between the Doctor and his spouse begin to deteriorate as tensions grow in the isolated community deep in the English countryside. Fully painted watercolor art throughout, plus a new 4-page strip recap making this an excellent "jumping-on point." Text features include an article on the "real" Strangehaven, readers' letters, and an interview with creator Millidge by...Millidge. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

Stories, Art and Cover by Gary Spencer Millidge. More extraordinary events occur in the mysterious village of Strangehaven! Police Sergeant Clarke makes a breakthrough in his investigation into Suzie's disappearance, while Alex receives a surprise invitation to join a certain clandestine society and there's an unlikely seduction in store for George. Plus: The usual assorted features, readers' letters, and another fully painted cover by Millidge. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

Stories, Art and Cover by Gary Spencer Millidge. Police Sergeant Clarke sifts through the evidence and questions the main suspect for Peter's murder. Meanwhile, the Doctor makes a surprising discovery and Alex's path crosses with the village's secret society for the first time. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

Stories, Art and Cover by Gary Spencer Millidge. The critically acclaimed, award-winning soap opera noir, set in the mystical village deep in the English countryside, continues! The members of Strangehaven's secret mystical coven are revealed, and we finally learn the fate of Alex Hunter and how he fits into the puzzle of the village. Meanwhile, Maureen plots another murder attempt on her husband the Doctor, while continuing to blow hot and cold with his brother, George. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

B&W. By Bruce Bolinger. Cover price $2.00.

Wraparound cover variant. Written by Warren Ellis. Art by Mike Wolfer. The most anticipated sequel of the year is finally here! Warren Ellis brings his mad visions to life with the same team that brought you Strange Kiss (1999) -- Mike Wolfer on art and Dan Parsons on painted grey tones! This series is about people for whom two genders are not enough, no matter how you play mix-and-match with sexuality. It's also about videotape, bad secrets and what it's like to have an entire city out to kill you. The videotape is of seriously physically modified whores. Possibly altered at the genetic level...because those extra orifices look grown...and those weird protuberances don't look artificial. A very 21st century comic, mad and modern, speedy and full of nasty ideas. Most sequels end up as pale imitations of the first. This one makes its ancestor look like a runt! It's Big Comics, Pop Comics. Hard, fast, explosive storytelling, mad science and weird sex. The year 2000. In L.A., the future of rich man's whoring and trophy women is being designed. People like their kisses stranger than that. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.00.

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1A - Regular edition with coupon inside for Ultraverse Premiere #0. Jumpstart! - Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Rick Hoberg & Tim Burgard. Cover by Rick Hoberg. It is a Thursday morning at a quarter to nine, on the Powell Street Hill, in San Francisco. 59 strangers are riding a cable car on their way to work when a bolt of mysterious energy surrounds the car and irrevocably changes each one of the passengers, giving each one ultrahuman abilities. Some die instantly, their bodies unable to handle the strain. Others feel completely unaffected, the changes too small to feel. Some will become heroes, some villains. Confronted by a mysterious sorceress from the clouds who holds the key to unlocking this jumpstart event, six strangers join together to solve the secret of their origin...even if it means a fight to the death! Issue #1 features first appearances of the following Ultraverse characters: Atom Bob, Electrocute, Grenade, Lady Killer, Spectral, Yrial, Zip-Zap and the secret origin of the Night Man! Not to mention the other 53 ultrahuman passengers who will be appearing throughout the Ultraverse! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

1B - Regular edition with no coupon for Ultraverse Premiere # 0. Jumpstart! - Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Rick Hoberg & Tim Burgard. Cover by Rick Hoberg. It is a Thursday morning at a quarter to nine, on the Powell Street Hill, in San Francisco. 59 strangers are riding a cable car on their way to work when a bolt of mysterious energy surrounds the car and irrevocably changes each one of the passengers, giving each one ultrahuman abilities. Some die instantly, their bodies unable to handle the strain. Others feel completely unaffected, the changes too small to feel. Some will become heroes, some villains. Confronted by a mysterious sorceress from the clouds who holds the key to unlocking this jumpstart event, six strangers join together to solve the secret of their origin...even if it means a fight to the death! Issue #1 features first appearances of the following Ultraverse characters: Atom Bob, Electrocute, Grenade, Lady Killer, Spectral, Yrial, Zip-Zap and the secret origin of the Night Man! Not to mention the other 53 ultrahuman passengers who will be appearing throughout the Ultraverse! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

1S - Ultra 5000 Limited Silver Foil Edition. 1st appearance the Strangers. Jumpstart! - Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Rick Hoberg & Tim Burgard. Cover by Rick Hoberg. It is a Thursday morning at a quarter to nine, on the Powell Street Hill, in San Francisco. 59 strangers are riding a cable car on their way to work when a bolt of mysterious energy surrounds the car and irrevocably changes each one of the passengers, giving each one ultrahuman abilities. Some die instantly, their bodies unable to handle the strain. Others feel completely unaffected, the changes too small to feel. Some will become heroes, some villains. Confronted by a mysterious sorceress from the clouds who holds the key to unlocking this jumpstart event, six strangers join together to solve the secret of their origin...even if it means a fight to the death! Issue #1 features first appearances of the following Ultraverse characters: Atom Bob, Electrocute, Grenade, Lady Killer, Spectral, Yrial, Zip-Zap and the secret origin of the Night Man! Not to mention the other 53 ultrahuman passengers who will be appearing throughout the Ultraverse! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Poly-bagged. Hey! Hugh! Get Off'a McCloud! - Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Rick Hoberg, Tim Burgard and Larry Welch. Cover by Rick Hoberg & Tim Burgard. After a bolt of mysterious energy transforms six strangers into ultrahuman powerhouses, they follow the sorceress Yrial to a hidden city in the clouds. Determined to learn more about the source of their powers, the Strangers battle the inhabitants of the city and earn as their reward Yrial's services as a regular member of the group. In the meantime, the ruthless business tycoon J.D. Hunt has sworn to get Candy back...or destroy her. 32 pages, full color. (#2P is polybagged with a SkyBox Ultraverse trading card.) Cover price $1.95.

Unbagged copy, no SkyBox Ultraverse trading card. Hey! Hugh! Get Off'a McCloud! - Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Rick Hoberg, Tim Burgard and Larry Welch. Cover by Rick Hoberg & Tim Burgard. After a bolt of mysterious energy transforms six strangers into ultrahuman powerhouses, they follow the sorceress Yrial to a hidden city in the clouds. Determined to learn more about the source of their powers, the Strangers battle the inhabitants of the city and earn as their reward Yrial's services as a regular member of the group. In the meantime, the ruthless business tycoon J.D. Hunt has sworn to get Candy back...or destroy her. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

TNTNT! - Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Rick Hoberg, Larry Welch and Tim Burgard. Cover by Rick Hoberg. The Strangers have reached a critical point in their lives when they must decide a direction for the team. Unfortunately, their decision is delayed when J.D. Hunt's ultrahuman enforcers, TNTNT, attack! Their mission? To bring back Candy...at anyone's expense. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Between a Rock and a Hardcase - Written by Steve Englehart & James Hudnall. Art by Rick Hoberg & Tim Burgard. Wraparound Cover by Rick Hoberg & Jerome Moore. It's part 2 of the Hardcase/Strangers crossover, continued from Hardcase (1993) #4! The Strangers, in search of advice on being super-heroes, turn to Hardcase for guidance. Together, they discover that the secret organization Aladdin could hold the answers to all their questions about the source of their powers. But will the Gripman allow them to live with such knowledge? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Includes Rune #0 flip-book by Barry Windsor-Smith. Covers by Rick Hoberg & Joe Rubinstein and Barry Windsor-Smith. Stories by Steve Englehart, Chris Ulm and Mark Evanier. Art by Rick Hoberg & Tim Burgard, Barry Windsor-Smith & John Floyd and Sergio Aragones. There were 59 people on board that cable car in June when it was struck by the Jumpstart Effect. That's how the Strangers, all passengers on that cable car on that fateful day, received their powers. That's how Larry Bushnell, another passenger, an old man dying of cancer, became Deathwish. The Strangers must stop Deathwish before he gives the city its...deathwish...in "Dynamic Tension!" Plus: "The Hunger," Part G (of M) of Rune #0! And: The Mighty Magnor in the 1-page "Third Chapter" by Sergio Aragones. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

The Tao of Physiques! - Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Rick Hoberg & Dave Simons. Cover by Rick Hoberg & Joe Rubinstein. A menace from the Strangers' past returns, and Electrocute must stand alone against it! Meanwhile, Yrial decides to join the Strangers in more than just name -- she creates a magical being to prove her devotion to the team! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Taken by the Sky - Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Rick Hoberg, Steve Skroce and Tim Burgard. Cover by Rick Hoberg & Joe Rubinstein. Now that Break-Thru has revealed the truth about the Jumpstart, the Strangers are as solid as they've ever been...so why does Yrial's chieftain pick this moment to tear her from the group and force her to return to Sky Island? Since he won't explain, the six remaining heroes head out on a multi-part quest for the secrets of Yrial's origin, and the mysterious crime that haunts her past! Plus: 2-page Solution origin by James D. Hudnall and Art Nichols. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Taken By This Guy! - Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Rick Hoberg, Steve Skroce and Tim Eldred. Cover by Rick Hoberg & Tim Eldred. While cruising the Caribbean in a sailboat in search of Yrial's past, the Strangers are set upon by the Ultra-Pirate Jolly Roger! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

The Door to Doom - Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Rick Hoberg & Tim Eldred. Cover by Rick Hoberg & Joe Rubinstein. Continuing their quest for the secret of Yrial's past, the Strangers find the spot her island came from...and the terrible reason it left. But by that time, it's too late for the Strangers to flee! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Omega and Alpha - Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Rick Hoberg & Tim Eldred. Wraparound Cover by Rick Hoberg & Joe Rubinstein. Special Anniversary Issue! The top ultra group's first epic comes to an astounding climax as the secret history of Yrial's island is finally revealed! But will that be enough to force Yrial's people to let her rejoin her friends? And what's Chris Columbus doing on the island, anyway? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

The Man of Power - Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Rick Hoberg & Tim Eldred. Cover by Rick Hoberg & Al Vey. Fifty years ago, the moon entity shot powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men into a young man, but this young man didn't have a strong will. He felt impelled to try to leap off the roof and fly, but his friends and family "saved" him and had him committed to a mental institution. For fifty years he's been drooling onto his straightjacket, but finally he's released -- only to learn that he could have been the world's first Ultra hero. Now he's angry, stronger than a locomotive, and an ultra villain! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Homeboy - Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Rick Hoberg & Tim Eldred. Cover by Rick Hoberg & Bob Wiacek. The Strangers have a pleasant encounter with the newly formed UltraForce...or do they? Zip-Zap and Yrial leave the others behind to see Zip-Zap's old neighborhood. Along the way, they bump into a few new Ultras, Gangsta and Brazen. Taken by surprise, a battle breaks out and Zip-Zap and Yrial must stand alone until the rest of the Strangers can arrive! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

The Pitch - Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Rick Hoberg & Tim Eldred. Cover by Rick Hoberg & Jerome Moore. This issue features the return of the Ultra-Pirates from #9! Also, the Strangers begin their hunt for the Pilgrim! Plus, Candy has a run-in with Teknight...but is he really what he seems? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Teknight Before Christmas - Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Steve Ellis & Tim Eldred. Cover pencils by Rick Hoberg. Continued from Strangers The Pilgrim Conundrum (1995) #1. The Strangers deal with the aftermath of their final battle with the Pilgrim, grieving the loss of a teammate in Strangers The Pilgrim Conundrum (1995) #1. In the midst of her grief, Lady Killer is attacked by an old enemy, but is rescued by her new teammate, Teknight! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

The Name Of The Game Is Fear! - Written by Len Strazewski. Art by Sam Payne & Thomas Florimonte. Cover by Rick Hoberg. Zip-Zap goes looking for an autograph from a basketball star and ends up fighting kidnappers who have the star's son! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Machines in Wartime! - Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Paul Abrams & Thomas Florimonte. Cover by Rick Hoberg & Jasen Rodriquez. It's the showdown of the century as Spectral and Zip-Zap try to free their kidnapped teammates from Guy Hunt as Guy makes a deal that could put an end to his father! Also, in an astonishing turn of events, one tragedy follows another as the Strangers are forced to battle one of their own! It all leads up to the most shocking climax in the Strangers' history! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Written by Steve Englehart with art by Rick Hoberg & Tim Burgard. B&W, 16 pages, standard paper stock, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in.

(W) J-M & Randy Lofficier (P)Manuel Garcia (I) Eduardo Alpuente Cover A Manuel Garcia Cover B Formosa FC 32pp $2.95 Ongoing monthly series In stores the week of March 26th. The Concept: HOMICRON: a NASA physicist whose body is inhabited by a powerful alien; STARLOCK: the former servant of awesome cosmic entities, now a fugitive; FUTURA: a mysterious woman from another dimension; JALEB: the secretive agent of a race of telepaths; JAYDEE: the deadliest killing machine in the universe; These are STRANGERS to our world, brought together by Tanka, an "invariant" empowered by an unfathomably distant future to safeguard our time. This Issue: Homicron asks Starlock to assist the international organization CLASH with the disposal of atomic, bacteriological and chemical weapons stored in a space stationt, which finds itself attacked by the robotic army of the power-mad scientist known as Astaroth. Meanwhile, on Earth, Tanka enlists Futura's help, and attempts to rescue Jaleb from his comatose state, for he knows the telepath holds the key to their ultimate victory against an as yet unseen enemy. Cover price $2.95.

Tambi the enforcer makes a memorably violent debut; Francines mother arrives in town the same day as Darcy Parker. Part 4 of I Dream of You. Story and art by Terry Moore. Black and white; 28 pages. Cover price $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

2nd Printing Tambi the enforcer makes a memorably violent debut; Francines mother arrives in town the same day as Darcy Parker. Part 4 of I Dream of You. Story and art by Terry Moore. Black and white; 28 pages. Cover price $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

Gold Series Reprint; Tambi the enforcer makes a memorably violent debut; Francines mother arrives in town the same day as Darcy Parker. Part 4 of I Dream of You. Story and art by Terry Moore. Black and white; 28 pages. Cover price $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

While Francine deals with high school humiliation, Katchoo copes with the aftermath of rape, in one of Moores most harrowing scenes ever. Part 3 of High School! Story and art by Terry Moore. Black and white; 28 pages. Cover price $2.75.

Talk to Me - Story, Art and Cover by Terry Moore. It's a knock down, drag-out argument as the girls tear into each other about their past lives and supposed failures. Later, at Katchoo's opening, Freddie accidentally slaps a woman named Maggie. Characters in this issue: Katchoo; Francine; David; Freddie Femur; Casey Femur; Carolyn Hobbs; Maggie. 24 pages, B&W. (Note: Part 4 of Sanctuary.) Cover price $2.75.

by Terry Moore ALL BEACH, ALL THE TIME?It's a special summer swimsuit issue! Francine and Katchoo hit the beach on the hot white sands of Florida's Emerald Coast. It's summer vacation, and Katchoo is determined to relax and catch a few rays, but between Francine's shrinking bikini, a raging sandcastle war, and an endless stream of love-struck college boys, Katchoo soon finds there is no rest for the weary or diplomatically challenged. b&w, 24pg$2.75" Cover price $2.75.

by Terry Moore Francine returns from Tennessee determined to find a man and begin a new life. But when she goes back to the rent house to get her things, she finds that David and Katchoo have already left, and theyre not coming back! Will she accept their invitation to join them in an idyllic life in Hawaii, or will she stick to her decision to become the suburban mom of her dreams? Its a tough day for the girls that is rudely interrupted when Francine discovers Freddie has the nude painting of her hanging in his living room! b&w, 24pg" Cover price $2.75.

By Terry Moore. Is Francine engaged to the right brother? She's beginning to have serious doubts after having met her fiance's famous rock star brother, Griffin Silver. But Katchoo offers a surprising solution to the dilemma - let's all go to the Bahamas for the weekend and see what happens! Put on your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy ride when bikinis, tequila, and too much fun in the sun bring out the truth in this bizarre foursome. b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.95.

By Terry Moore. Marooned! Not a word you want to use to describe your situation, but that's exactly what happens to two of the most beloved SiP friends! Not going to say who, but one certain female goes for an afternoon sail with another certain female, and the two end up marooned on a deserted tropical island. With nothing but their bathing suits and a healthy supply of homemade margaritas, the fearless castaways suddenly find themselves in an uncomfortably intimate situation - and that's when the sand hits the fan! Find out who ends up with whom in the latest waterlogged issue! b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.95.

By Terry Moore. At seventeen David is a former L.A. street gang member with a bloody past. Now he's trying to build a new life at an eastern school, and the future looks bright... until he comes home to visit and meets an under-aged call girl named Katchoo. This is the final chapter in a 3-part story arc detailing the origin of one of comic's most heartbreaking love stories. b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.95.

By Terry Moore. For the last nine months, Katchoo has been working hard to keep her mind off Francine's wedding by painting ... nude pictures of Sara?! Poor Sara never knew what she was getting into when the FBI assigned her to go undercover and keep an eye on Katchoo. Now, everybody's eyes are on her as 100 nude paintings of her voluptuous body debut at Katchoo's first major art exhibit. b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.95.

By Terry Moore. Things heat up as the SiP gang makes their presence known in the original Sin City... Las Vegas! We can't tell you anymore without giving away the surprise of the year! Trust us, SiP finishes the year with a bang readers won't soon forget! 24pgs, B&W Cover price $2.95.