Comic books in 'Gryphon', graded by CBCS

The Spirit of Myrrth: Part 3 of 4. "Beneath the City of the Dead!" Story by Dan Mishkin. Art by Jan Duursema and Kim DeMulder. The Jester's Guild has unleashed an undead giant upon the City of Splendors. Waterdeep's Watch and even Khelben, one of the most respected and powerful wizards in all the Forgotten Realms, is powerless to stop it. Only the companions of Selune's Smile know the secret to defeating this colossus. Includes character sheet and information (to be used for the TSR Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game) for the Monster: Skeletal Colossus and Location: Castle Waterdeep. Cover price $1.50.

Cover art by Win Mortimer. The Mythical Monsters starring Superboy, art by Curt Swan; Superboy battles a griffin. The Five Lives of the Sea King starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. The Holiday Spirit! public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Santa Claus Who Hated Christmas starring Johnny Quick, art by Paul Norris. The Micro-Film Crimes starring Green Arrow, script by Bill Finger, art by George Papp. 44 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

James Hudnall script; John Ridgway cover & art Cover price $2.95.

The Life-Power Church of Maxine gets a boost when the members of the band Year Zero become disciples. When a song based on Maxine's teachings catches the world's attention, her personal crusade takes off. Written by Jamie Delano, with art by Russell Braun and Gene Fama. Painted cover by Michael Uman. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.95.

Stadium Comics Exclusive Variant Cover by Alex Milne (W) Vince Hernandez (A) Vincenzo Cucca CHARISMAGIC returns as Aspen's newest '10 for 10' debut! Magician Hank Medley thought he had everything figured out. After saving the world from an ancient, ruinous evil, with the help of a Druid named Sudana and his magical talking cat Sparkles, Hank discovers the true nature of dark magic has arrived in his own realm-our world! Now, the trio must attempt to put an end to catastrophic events that will threaten to tear Earth apart under the weight of such a menace. Featuring a returning cast of Charismagic's favorite characters along with several new and astonishing faces and creatures of magic, this new volume of CHARISMAGIC is a perfect jumping-on point for all! Joined by the sensational artwork of Vincenzo Cucca, CHARISMAGIC creator Vince Hernandez and colorist Emilio Lopez are ready to take you on an amazing ride in this newest volume of the acclaimed hit series. Be prepared because everything you thought you knew about magic is about to vanish! Cover price $1.00.

(W) Vince Hernandez (A) Emilio Lopez (CA) Khary Randolph Vince Hernandez - Story / Emilio Lopez - Art / Jocelyn Dunn - Colors Explore the breathtaking world of Charismagic by journeying back to its ancient origins! Orlana, spoken of in hush tones as the 'Death Princess', rules over all who oppose her reign. Not by force, but through the most dangerous of all magical powers-the ability to control minds! Under the Death Princess' shadow of dominance and fear, the humans of Earth find themselves at risk of their civilization falling completely under her rule forever! Until Kon, a young but powerful wizard finds himself on an unimaginable quest to break Orlana's curse on humanity, and set free those she wishes to forever hold under her spell! The latest chapter in the Charismagic saga begins now! Created and written by Aspen's own Vince Hernandez, with stunning art by Emilio Lopez and Jocelyn Dunn, make sure to be a part of the exciting new world of CHARISMAGIC: THE DEATH PRINCESS! Cover price $3.99.

Raistlin's Pawn - Part 4 of 4. Kalthanan might be able to talk his way out of a confrontation with Laurana and Tanis...but can he face the new and disturbing truth about himself? Written by Dan Mishkin, with art by Mike Collins, Ron Randall and Randy Elliott. Cover Collins and Randall. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Morningstar visits her husband in Avalon and learns some startling news and then they try to do something about it in an untitled story. Script by Bill Willingham and art by Mike Leeke & Mike Chen. Wraparound cover. Cover price $2.50.

Written by Matthew Sturges. Art by Freddie E. Williams II. Cover by KAKO. Science is not your friend! The Human Flame is about to learn this the hard way as he accidentally unlocks the terror behind the doors of the most secret facility at S.T.A.R. Labs. Mike's on the cusp of becoming one of the most powerful villains in the DC Universe! Or he may just be on the cusp of being horribly murdered! It's hard to tell with cusps sometimes.32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Megan Giles. Stories and Art by Ron Wilber, Fred Patten, Max Blackrabbit, Christina Hanson, Ed Garcia and Roy D. Pounds II. Your only monthly source for anthropomorphics! In this issue: "Zerda Fox Part 3" by Ron Wilber; "Theriopangrams" by Fred Patten and Max Blackrabbit; "Ebin & May Part 15" by Christina Hanson and Ed Garcia; and "Of Bananas..." by Roy D. Pounds II. Plus: Illustration by Bryce Nakagawa. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Susan Meyer. Stories and Art by OsoZeth and M. Rasheed. Your only monthly source for anthropomorphics! In this issue: "Polaris" by OsoZeth and "Jeremy Crane" by M. Rasheed. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Megan Giles. Stories and Art by Mary Bellamy, Pat Dolan and Rusty Haller. Your only monthly source for anthropomorphics! In this issue: "Ah Heck!: To Catch a Bunny" by Mary Bellamy; "Dog Starr Part 2" by Pat Dolan; and "Ace & Queenie Part 1" by Rusty Haller. Plus: Illustration by David Goodman. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

2005 San Diego Comic Con Exclusive. FLIPBOOK featuring "Ermine & Vair the Ballad of Ganderia" and "So, You Want to Leave Home?" written & illustrated by Griffin T. Kearns & Barbara Awbrey. B&W, 12 pages, slick paper stock, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in.

by Fred Perry & Doug Dlin This is it! The book GD fans have been clamoring for! Get ready for the ultimate GD information guide! This indispensable handbook series will tell you exactly who's who and what's what in the GD-verse! Get glorious character stats (perfect for GD role-play gaming!), histories, aliases, allegiances, and more! Issue two keeps the ball rolling, bursting with info on everything from Barbarians to Beta-Phantoms, from Array to Burnhead! It's GD A to Z! Don't miss a single issue! Cover price $3.95.

Written by Jolly Blackburn and Various. Art by Jolly Blackburn. Cover by Jim Wampler. This multiple award-winning comic magazine features the hilarious misadventures of a group of gamers (the Knights) and their friends, along with useful role-playing and other articles for gamers, from a gamer's perspective. It's a slice of (fantasy) life in strips, articles, reviews and features, and a wonderful celebration of the gaming culture! 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.99.

Dynamic Forces Convention Sketch Exclusive limited to 2000. Certificate of Authenticity.

By Bedard, Fiorentino, and Ryan. Colored by Andrew Crossley. Giselle travels to the Shaman Lands and seeks the counsel of the Shaman Guild Master, only to find him busy dealing with a mystical beast that stalks his people. But this spirit animal has the ability to become any person's darkest fear, and in facing it, Giselle must battle a part of herself she has long denied. Will this be her greatest life-lesson? Or is her quest to win over the Guild Masters finished before it's barely begun? FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Fanzine by the International Wizard of Oz Club featuring fan fiction. Wraparound cover by Kevenn T. Smith. Stories by Jeff Rester, Paul Ritz & Johanna Buchner, and Sergei Sukhinov. Illustrations by Melody Grandy, F. Kay Baumann, and Dennis Anfuso. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 44 pages, black and white.

1st printing. Written by John R. Fultz. Art and cover by Roel Wielinga. Two human infants are abandoned in an ancient forest and adopted by the strange creatures called Woodfolk. Driniel (Moon) is the night-wanderer, dancing with the spirits of the deep groves, summoning demons for his pleasure. Alleyar (Sun) is the flame of valor, rising in the ranks of the Woodfolk hunters and taming a fierce beast with his sorcery. More than human, less than gods, these misfit brothers will change the worlds of Gods and Mortals forever as they uncover the secrets of their own past and parentage. Hardcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. By Kevin Siembieda. Want to search the stars? Want to slay the dragon? Want to travel the prairies of the Old West? Want to battle killer androids in a post-Apocalyptic future? Why not do it all in Rifts, a role-playing game compatible with the entire Palladium Books Megaverse (Heroes Unlimited, TMNT, Beyond the Supernatural, Mechanoids, and other Palladium Games). It's all the RPGs rolled into one! The only limits are your imagination. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 256 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.95.

"Emperor of the Earth!" (art by Murphy Anderson); "The 60 Million-Mile Long Weapon!" (pencils by Carmine Infantino); and Star Hawkins in "The Case of the 3-Eyed Invaders." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Leonard Kirk, inks by Robin Riggs. Above a Murmur, script by Peter David, pencils by Jason Orfalas, inks by Robin Riggs; Just as Linda is about to get her art displayed in a Paris gallery, a new super-powered creep comes to beat her up. 36 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY LEONARD KIRK AND ROBIN RIGGS In stores June 28. In pursuit of the Carnivore, Supergirl goes up against virtually everyone she's ever fought...and boy, is she ever losing this battle! And even if Linda Danvers can somehow withstand the assault on her mind and body, she won't be in any shape to handle the shocking news she's about to hear! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

Limited Variant cover by Fernando Pasarin. Written by Sterling Gates Art by Jamal Igle & Keith Champagne. Beginning the new direction for SUPERGIRL, which will tie the book and character firmly into the Superman franchise! For every 10 copies ordered of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Josh Middleton), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (cover by Fernando Pasarin). Please see the Previews Order Form for more info. ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

WRITTEN BY FIONA AVERY; ART BY CARLOS D'ANDA; COVERS BY D'ANDA & WHILCE PORTACIO AND PORTACIO & SANDRA HOPE In stores January 14. The penultimate chapter in the Hammerhand story! Lion-O has forged an alliance between the Griffins and the Thundercats against the evil Hammerhand and his Beserkers ? now it's an all-out battle between 'Cats and Pirates! Meanwhile, Hammerhand is planning his ultimate betrayal against the Samurai Empire and the final fate of Hachiman. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 5) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.