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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "First Shot, Last Call!" Collects 100 Bullets (1999) #1-5. Written by Brian Azzarello. Art by Eduardo Risso. 100 Bullets follows what happens when people from all walks of life meet Agent Graves, a mysterious figure who offers his 'clients' the opportunity of a lifetime: an attache case containing the proof, the gun, and the carte blanche immunity to exact revenge on a person who's done them irrevocable wrong. In the series' groundbreaking first storyline, the 3-part '100 Bullets,' Dizzy Cordova, a Latina gangbanger just released from a women's prison, is given the attache and the chance to avenge her family's deaths in what proves to be part of a web of betrayal, blood and corruption. In 'Shot, Water Back,' Agent Graves offers a down-on-his-luck bartender the chance to even the score with the woman who seemingly ruined his life. And finally, learn what happens when one of Graves's 'clients' attempts to confess to a killing she committed with the 'magic' bullets in 'Silencer Night,' the 8-page Winter's Edge story. Mature Readers. Softcover 128 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "First Shot, Last Call!" Collects 100 Bullets (1999) #1-5. Written by Brian Azzarello. Art by Eduardo Risso. 100 Bullets follows what happens when people from all walks of life meet Agent Graves, a mysterious figure who offers his 'clients' the opportunity of a lifetime: an attache case containing the proof, the gun, and the carte blanche immunity to exact revenge on a person who's done them irrevocable wrong. In the series' groundbreaking first storyline, the 3-part '100 Bullets,' Dizzy Cordova, a Latina gangbanger just released from a women's prison, is given the attache and the chance to avenge her family's deaths in what proves to be part of a web of betrayal, blood and corruption. In 'Shot, Water Back,' Agent Graves offers a down-on-his-luck bartender the chance to even the score with the woman who seemingly ruined his life. And finally, learn what happens when one of Graves's 'clients' attempts to confess to a killing she committed with the 'magic' bullets in 'Silencer Night,' the 8-page Winter's Edge story. Mature Readers. Softcover 128 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

Written by Brian Azzarello and Ian Rankin, Art by Eduardo Risso, Victor Santos and Werther Dell'Edera, Cover by Eduardo Risso. Discover the all-new Vertigo Crime line, and reload your love of 100 BULLETS with this special edition flip book This issue includes sneak peeks of the upcoming Vertigo Crime titles DARK ENTRIES - from best-selling novelist Ian Rankin (best known for his "Inspector Rebus" novels) and artist Werther Dell'Edera (LOVELESS) - and FILTHY RICH - from writer Brian Azzarello (JOKER) and artist Victor Santos (Young Ronin). You'll also uncover teases of future Vertigo Crime books, not to mention a full reprinting of 100 BULLETS #1, the acclaimed crime comic series from Azzarello and artist Eduardo Risso, which recently wrapped its long run at Vertigo! Don't miss this chance to get in on the ground floor of an exciting new line of books Cover price $1.00.

Written by Robin Furth. Art by Jason Masters. Cover by Jason Latour. Have the X-Men of 2061 achieved Xavier's dream of mutants and humans living in harmony? Or will there always be a need for the X-Men? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. This sampler features comic strips, articles, and stories from a who's who roster who have worked for Microcosm Publishing in it's first thirteen years. Softcover (saddle-stitched/stapled), 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 90 pages, B&W.

Thrilling Love. My Marriage Was Doomed! by Jack Kamen & Al Feldstein. Other stories by Ross Andru, Mike Esposito, Wally Wood, Bill Ward, & Frank Frazetta. "I was a spoiled Brat" used in Seduction of the Innocent (SOTI) by Frederic Wertham. Cover by Robert Williams. Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Al Plastino. Stories and art by Ray Gill, Al Fagaly, Bart Tumey (credited as Ed Ryan), Harold DeLay, and John Jordan. Sometimes listed as 4Most #6. Four different stories featuring clean-cut teen heroes of the 1940s from Novelty Press. Cadet Dick Cole and his team encounter enemy agents during an exhibition game in Central America. Li'l Abner-like Danl Flannel and Beulah Belle find themselves in Morbid Marsh, where dinosaurs still survive. Edison Bell goes on a hiking trip, but escaped convicts are hiding out along the route. Edison Bell shows young readers how to make a Native American headdress. Dick Cole; Danl Flannel: Morbid Marsh; Good As Gold; Edison Bell; You Can Make This American Indian Head-Dress; The Cadet. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by Rafer Roberts. Art by Mike Norton. Cover by Darick Robertson. ALL-NEW JUMPING-ON POINT! A VALIANT TALE FOR THE AGES! This ain't no ordinary team-up… It's Archer & Faith's first date! A&A's whirlwind ongoing series is hitting the town with the one and only FAITH! With Armstrong on the road, Archer is taking some much-needed personal time…and bringing his long-distance romance with Los Angeles's number-one superhero off of FaceTime and into the real world! As these friends take their relationship to the next level, will romance conquer all? Or will they still find the time to brawl with some loan sharks? When a teenaged martial arts expert and high-flying psiot get together, anything goes! Come on board here with the swooning standalone adventure of the summer as paramour extraordinaire Rafer Roberts and Eisner Award-winning artist Mike Norton bring you THE ADVENTURES OF ARCHER & FAITH! More crossbows than Sleepless in Seattle! More fist fights than The Notebook! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Collects Young Romance: New 52 Valentines Day Special, Young Monsters In Love (2018 DC), and Harley Quinn Valentine's Day Special (2015).

Written by Cecil Castellucci, Amanda Conner, Andy Diggle, Paul Dini, Ray Fawkes, Phil Hester, Kyle Higgins, Collin Kelly, Alisa Kwitney, Jackson Lanzing, Peter Milligan, Ann Nocenti, Steve Orlando, Jimmy Palmiotti, James Robinson, Mark Russell, Mairghread Scott and Tim Seeley.
Art by Simon Bisley, Ben Caldwell, Aaron Campbell, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Mirko Colak, Andrew Currie, Javier Fernandez, Julio Ferreira, Julius Gopez, Sanford Greene, Stephanie Hans, Bryan Hitch, Frazer Irving, Kelley Jones, Nic Klein, Emanuela Lupacchino, Guillem March, John McCrea, Jaime Mendoza, Inaki Miranda, Robson Rocha, Thony Silas, Cam Smith and John Timms.
Cover by Kelley Jones.

For the first time, DC collects love stories of the World's Greatest Super Heroes. Wonder Woman consults Eros himself about her feelings for the Man of Steel! Aquaman makes waves as he treats his wife like a queen for a day! And Barbara Gordon has always been too busy for romance, but could her role as Batgirl bring her back to the first guy she ever kissed?

Softcover, 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Mighty Maid!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; To foil an alien race bent on destroying Earth, Superman has Supergirl become Mighty Maid and then they fake Superman marrying Mighty Maid and leaving Earth. "The Girl Superbaby!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; While trying to help an old man, Supergirl is exposed to the Fountain of Youth and becomes a baby; As a baby she helps the police capture two jewel thieves. "The Gladiator of the Jungle" starring Congorilla, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "Superman's Rainbow Face!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Red Kryptonite causes Superman's emotions to be reflected in the color of his face, which means that Clark must hide the changes from Lois. One-page Tricksy story by Henry Boltinoff. Supermen of America ad. "The Great Supergirl Double-Cross!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; When Supergirl mistakes Lena Thorul's new boyfriend for an enemy agent she breaks up their romance; Upon finding out that she was mistaken, she has to get them back together. The Story of Lena Thorul article. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

80-page Giant G-20; reprints origins of Supergirl, Streaky, Superhorse, and the Legion of Super-Heroes. Cover pencils by Jim Mooney (central image) and Curt Swan (surrounding images). "The Supergirl from Krypton!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Superman spies a crashing rocket and discovers his cousin Supergirl; She tells him how Argo City survived the destruction of Krypton and how her father sent her to Earth when the inhabitants of Argo City were threatened by Kryptonite poisoning. The Spectre ad. "The Cave-Girl of Steel," script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl visits the stone age so that she can practice using her powers openly. "Supergirl's First Romance!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney. "Supergirl's Super-Pet," script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney. Supergirl's Two Sets of Parents article. "Supergirl's Fortress of Solitude!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney. "The Three Super-Heroes," script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney. "Superboy Meets Supergirl!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Curt Swan. "The Super-Steed of Steel," script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney. Short text features, "When Supergirl Met Jimmy Olsen," "Supergirl's Two Sets of Parents," and "The Origin of Super-Horse." 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "Luthor's Day of Reckoning!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Lex Luthor marries Angela Blake, but it turns out to be part of a plot to trap Superman. "Sinister Spectacle of Sunspotter," script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Romeo Tanghal, inks by Vince Colletta; Air Wave tangles with a solar-powered villain, Sunspotter. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

A stage magician's illusion goes haywire. Written by Elliot S! Maggin, with art by Curt Swan and Al Williamson. Also: Craig Boldman, Howard Bender and Alex Nino bring you "The Amazing Matchmaker of Metropolis." Cover by Bender and Jerry Ordway. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Cover art by John Byrne. The Suicide Snare starring Superman, Big Barda, and Mr. Miracle, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by John Byrne and Keith Williams; Sleez uses Big Barda's Mega-Rod to try and force Superman and Big Barda to make an adult film for Grossman Pictures. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

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80-page giant.

Cover pencils by John Byrne, Kurt Schaffenberger, Dick Giordano, Curt Swan, and Mike Mignola, inks by George Perez, Jerry Ordway, John Beatty, Murphy Anderson, and Mike Mignola. Alternate Action Comics #600 cover, pencils by John Byrne, inks by George Perez.

"Different Worlds!" script by John Byrne, pencils by John Byrne (breakdowns) and George Perez (finishes), inks by George Perez; Hermes summons Wonder Woman to Olympus from her romantic meeting with Superman, and the Man of Steel follows, but they arrive in different locations; After Hermes explains to Diana that Olympus has been taken over by Darkseid, the New God toys with the heroes, making them battle, as he discusses with Desaad his plans.
"True Love!" script by John Byrne (plot) and Roger Stern (script), pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Jerry Ordway; Lois is upset that the papers are saying that Superman and Wonder Woman are dating.
"Games People Play!" script by John Byrne, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by John Beatty; Lex threatens to reveal to the public that Maggie is a lesbian; Lex learns that he has kryptonite poisoning.
"A Friend in Need!" script by John Byrne (plot) and Roger Stern (script), pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superman goes to Millersburg to answer Jimmy's signal watch, but weakens from kryptonite poisoning.
"The Dark Where Madness Lies!" starring Superman and Man-Bat, script by John Byrne, pencils by Mike Mignola, inks by Mike Mignola.

Comics Buyer's Guide Fan Awards for 1987. Kevin MaguireDave Gibbons, Walt Simonson, and Mike Zeck pin-ups; Art Adams pin-up inks. 84 Pages, Full Color, $2.50

Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Ryan Sook. Cover by Francis Manapul. Superman confronts Lois Lane and wants answers: Where is Jon Kent? What happened during Lois' trip into space with Jor-El? Why didn't she contact the Man of Steel when she returned? And most importantly, does she still love him? Or is the world-famous reporter looking to let Clark Kent down easy? Lois and Clark's relationship gets redefined in this issue illustrated by acclaimed artist Ryan Sook! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Cover art by Win Mortimer. Lana Lang's Big Crush, script by William Woolfolk, art by John Sikela; Superboy gets jealous. Mutiny Under the Sea starring Aquaman, script by George Kashdan, art by Ramona Fradon. The Bravest Cowards in the World starring Johnny Quick, script by Jack Miller, art by Ralph Mayo. Green Arrow, Fugitive, art by George Papp. Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, "The World Is Out Schoolroom!". 44 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Giant-sized all-romance, all-reprint issue. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. When Supergirl Played Cupid, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney. The Secret Identity of Super-Horse, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney. Supergirl's Cowboy Hero, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney. The Great Supergirl Mirage, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. Supergirl's Wedding Day, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

The Kook in the Cockpit!; Jerry stows away on an airline and is suspected of being a hijacker. A Letter from Jerry. Statement of ownership: Average copies preceding 12 months: 329,474; Copies single issue nearest filing date: 350,519. The Knottiest Guy in Town!; Jerry literally ties himself into a knot. My Fur Lady; Jerry finds an old fur coat and it smells so bad that Priscilla the Gorilla falls in love with Jerry. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.15.

Adventures of Riggin' Bill (circa 1945) is a comic book published by Remington Morse Publication. It features the adventures of Riggin' Bill of the Navy. 68 pages, full color, 5-in. x 7-in., newsprint, with $0.10 cover price. Cover price $0.10.

Just when his life has reached its darkest moment, the Man of Steel finds someone he believed was gone forever, who convinces him the world still needs Superman. Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Stuart Immonen and Jose Marzan, Jr. Cover by Immonen and Marzan, Jr. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

WRITTEN BY STUART IMMONEN AND MARK MILLAR; ART BY JOE PHILLIPS AND JOSÉ MARZAN JR.; COVER BY DWAYNE TURNER AND DANNY MIKI Obsession returns and she believes only she can make the claim of being Mrs. Superman. Anybody that gets in the way will have hell to pay, which may have something to do with why some kids are turning into demons. To stop the crisis, Superman may have to team up with his number-one fan. FC, 32 PG." Cover price $1.99.

Armageddon 2001 - "Beyond the Reach of Time!" Written by by Louise Simonson. Art by Bryan Hitch, James Sanders III, Joe Rubinstein, Ray McCarthy, Nick Napolitano, Jerry Acerno, and Dick Giordano. Cover by Bryan Hitch. Waverider sees a possible future for Superman, one where, after an incident with Lois Lane-Kent, he banishes himself from Earth and encounters Maxima in "Beyond the Reach of Time." 56-page, FC. Cover price $2.00.

Edited by Victor Gorelick. Cover by Hy Eisman. Stories by Robert Bernstein, John Giunta , and Jerry Siegel. Archie Comics amiable and agile super-hero The Fly battles an assortment of nefarious villains, including a gang of crooks, Limbo, and Stretchpants Stella. Plus, Comet comes to Earth from the planet Altrox in order to woo and wed Fly Girl. Becomes "Fly Man" with issue number 31. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Written by Marc Guggenheim. Art by German Peralta. Cover by Mike Norton. The good news for Phil Coulson is that he's been reunited with his former love, Lola - who, it turns out, is not a flying car. The bad news is that she turned his mind into a weapon that could destroy the Marvel Universe. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Airboy deals with some biological terrorists while recovering in the hospital in "Napa County Nightmare." Script by Chuck Dixon and art by Ron Randall & Kim DeMulder. Issue also has an Airboy checklist and "Doom in the Sand" in which Sky Wolf aids an archeologist who has disappeared while searching for the ancient Colossus statue. Script by Chuck Dixon and art by Graham Nolan & Mark Nelson. Cover price $1.25.

Stories by S. Lanier and others. Art by Wally Wood and others. A re-bound collection of unsold romance comics from Fox Features, featuring tales of love and redemption with scandalous titles. Includes reprints from My True Love #69, My Love Story #4, My Experience #22, and I Loved #32. Cora and Gary find love while living in the slums, but Gary's mother interferes, offering Cora a small fortune to get out of Gary's life; Tabby must choose whether to marry the man who's been looking after her since her husband's death; War widow Myra is afraid that her young daughter resents Bob, the new love of her life. Also featuring quaint love advice columns. Poetic Love; I Wanted a Wedding Ring; Your Question Box; My Doubting Heart; He Ruined My Future; Sincerely Yours…; I was Headstrong; He Trifled with My Heart; Are You in Love?; I Dated Disaster; Unmarried Mother; S.O.S.; My Poison Kiss. 132 pages, Full Color. NOTE: This comic is a Fox Giant Comics Edition (25c cover price) which contains four remaindered Fox comics without their original covers. The first page of the first story for each remaindered comic may be missing as in Fox comics, the first story page was often on the inside front cover. Such missing story pages are not considered a defect. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Bill Draut. "Dream Wedding," inks by Marvin Stein; Julie vows that her wedding will be even grander than her sister Ritas; 2 years later, Julie becomes engaged to Dick and insists on a fancy ceremony even though her family cant afford it; She argues with Dick as well; Rita arrives and says financial problems are causing strife in her marriage. "Eyes Have It" text story. "Hollow Triumph," pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by Bob Fuje; Martha falls in love with her boss Jim, even though hes engaged to his secretary Hazel; When Hazels son from a previous marriage is injured, Martha fills in for her at the office; Martha sabotages Hazels work and Hazel quits. "I Was Only Cheating Myself," art by Ted Galindo; Sue, personnel supervisor at a factory, has a crush on fellow worker Al, but learns employee Edna is also in love with him; Sue decides to resign, but Al admits he loves her, not Edna. "Take It Easy" text story. "My Wishful Heart," pencils by Mort Meskin; Abby loves her boss, lawyer Alan, and becomes jealous when he pays attention to a new client, wealthy young widow Mrs. Manning; Abby considers sabotaging Alans case since that would mean Mrs. Manning would dump Alan, but is too ethical to do it. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Orlando. Art by Marvin Stein, Mort Meskin, and Ted Galindo. Tales of heartbreak and love from Prize. Kit fends off Larry because she loves his friend Ben, but Ben gets the wrong idea anyway. Nurse Marion must choose between a Hollywood career and the handsome patient she loves. Carrie wants Steve to settle down and become a farmer, but he dreams of travel and the sea. Loving is Believing; Beauty Aids; Leading Man!; His Other Love; Stay Feminine; My Destiny! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Orlando. Art by Marvin Stein and Ted Galindo. Tales of heartbreak and love from Prize. Mary must choose between her childhood sweetheart and the new man in her life; Sue's parents want to arrange a marriage for her, but she wants to hold out for love; Sherry is torn when old flame Steve returns to town. Also featuring an ad for Elvis Presley photo stills and the "All-Star Fan Club." The Voice of Love; Going Steady; The Match; The Man for Me; Meet the Family; I Am Eternally Yours. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Orlando. Art by Marvin Stein and Ted Galindo. Tales of heartbreak and love from Prize. Square Tom loves Jeannie, but she only has eyes for bad boy Lance; A DA's daughter falls for an ex-convict; Nancy loves a TV director, but can't win his attention away from the actresses he dates. To Win My Love; Brush-Off; Love on Parole; Ingenue at Romance; Skin Deep; Summer Sweetheart; Tricks of the Trade. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Orlando. Art by Ann Brewster, Joe Orlando, George Klein and Ted Galindo. Tales of heartbreak and love from Prize. Mary Ann loves Bob, but the boss's daughter has him wrapped around her finger; Anne tries to change Frank into the man she wants, but only pushes him away; A penniless secretary checks into a swank resort to find a rich husband. For Love or Money; Take Me As I Am; Summer Song; Tempers; Let's Change Partners. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Orlando. Art by George Tuska and Ted Galindo. Tales of heartbreak and love from Prize. Rickie's unfounded jealousy drives Len away; Toni plays the field, but her friend Joan waits for true love; Beth's parents think she's too young to make decisions about love. To Love Is to Trust; Party Crashers; Waiting Heart; The Man for Me; Cleanliness; One-Sided Love. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by Mark Waid. Art by Mahmud A. Asrar. Cover by Alex Ross. You thought the origin of the All-New, All-Different Avengers was surprising? You haven't seen anything yet! When passions flare between Captain America and Thor, they lead to Earth's Mightiest Kiss! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Mahmud Asrar and Brandon Peterson. Cover by Brandon Peterson • The fallout of X-MEN: BATTLE OF THE ATOM continues! • X-23 is back and kissing… WHO IS THE MYSTERY MAN??! Cover price $3.99.

Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Sara Pichelli. Cover by Stuart Immonen. Past, present and future collide as the Future Brotherhood exacts their final judgment on the All-New X-Men. Plus, Angel takes control! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Pete Morisi. Stories by unknown. Art by Don Heck, Pete Morisi, Tewks and unknown. "Korean War Bride" with art by Don Heck - Undercover agent Shoshone saves Jack's life during the Korean War. They are married and return to the USA. Shoshone feels Jack's friends are only nice to her when he's around. She invites Jack's friend Dick in for tea, only to be mauled by the lecherous man. Jack comes home and saves his wife. His other friends apologize for being standoffish and promise to include her from now on. Plus: "Accused" with art by Pete Morisi - Danny is jealous of Kathy's friendship with petty crook Lou, who gives her expensive gifts. After the two men fight, Danny is signed by boxing promoter Chick and turns pro. Lou tries to use Kathy to set up Danny for a kidnapping, so he'll lose a big fight, but Kathy tells Danny about the scheme. Danny says he loves Kathy and they will face the future together. Also: "Passion" with art by Tewks - Ann runs a wrecking company, which works alongside Dan and Frenchy's companies on a big job. Ann and Dan fall in love. Ann prevents Frenchy from stabbing Dan in a work dispute, but when a fire breaks out, they all work together to save themselves and the site. And: "Heartaches" - Evelyn leaves her drunken and abusive husband Charles and gets a job at a newspaper, working for editor Ted. Charles commits suicide. Evelyn turns down Ted's offer of a date. He rescues her from a mugger; later, he's attacked by gangsters after a story about political corruption. Evelyn witnesses this assault and realizes she loves him. Plus: untitled Mildred Norton's Problem Page - Mary works to support her ailing mother and 3 younger brothers. She falls in love with Jim but has to decide between marriage and her family obligations. Mary and Mildred ask readers to write in and give advice. Also: 1-page text story "Double Cross"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by Tom Feelings, Ed Smalle and unknown. "Dread Past" - Young nurse Alice becomes a "wild-eyed, frenzied dope addict" through the influence of Jack. They're both arrested and sent to prison; after a year, Alice is released and moves to a small town where the local hospital desperately needs nurses. She falls in love with Mark, the hospital director and head surgeon. Jack is brought into the hospital for emergency surgery and dies on the operating table. Alice thinks she subconsciously killed him. She admits her past to Mark. Mark says he still loves her and Jack died as a result of his wounds. Plus: "Blues" with art by Tom Feelings - Singer Ellen is coached by pianist Roy and they become a popular musical act and also fall in love. Ellen leaves the act when offered a Broadway job, despite Roy's warning that she isn't ready. Failing on Broadway, Ellen is forced to perform in sleazy dives. One day, Roy shows up to accompany her. He also rescues her from the lecherous club manager. Roy and Ellen restart their career and romance. Also: "Love Bait" with art by Ed Smalle - Jane learns her brother Rob is returning after 2 years' military service. She discovers Rob's girlfriend Ann has fallen in love with Bart in the meantime. Bart isn't serious about Ann, so Jane pretends to fall for him to cause a break-up. Rob and Ann arrive and catch Bart and Jane together. Jane's plan works: Bart is sent packing, and Rob and Ann get married. And: "Gang Moll" with art by Ed Smalle - Meg is a nightclub hatcheck girl whose boss Rico constantly propositions her. She really loves police detective Tim, but they can't get married until he receives a promotion. Proving Rico is a crime boss would solve the problem. Meg pretends to break up with Tim and becomes Rico's girlfriend. She tips off the police to the gang's activities but Rico learns of this and sets up an ambush. Meg is wounded while warning Tim and his men of the trap. Rico is arrested and Meg marries Tim at last. Plus: 2-page text story "Forgetfulness" by Edwin Green with illos by Don Heck. Also: untitled Today's Problem 1-pager (by unknown) - Over her parents' objections, Mary elopes with Ken. He proves to be a bad husband and they divorce, leaving her with an infant child to care for. Mildred Norton asks readers to write in with suggestions for Mary. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Intimate love stories! In this issue: She had her life all planned out! No wedding bells for her! But now she knows if she lost George, her heart would be broken! Is it too late to try to win his love, or is someone else..."Receiving His Kisses"! Plus: "Dear John-Dearest..."; "Lonely Night"; and "Love That Brat!" Also: Roberta Bennett's lovelorn guide in a 2-page letters column. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by RON FRENZ. Written by TOM DEFALCO Pencils by RON FRENZ & COLEEN COOVER. As Kaine, Darkdevil and Normie Osborn attempt to rescue Peter Parker from the Goblin Cult, Araña sends Spider-Girl to destroy the Black Tarantula. But this May has her own agenda (as you can see). Also, Tom DeFalco and Colleen Coover (AGE OF THE SENTRY, X-MEN: FIRST CLASS) bring you the adventures of Mayday's little brother, Li'l Benjy, the Spectacular Spider-Baby! 32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.

This annual features two new titanic tales from Spider-Man's past! First story: "Heart & Soul!" Plot by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by John Romita Sr. Cover by Ron Frenz and Bob McLeod. The wall-crawler (aka Ben Reilly) laments his lack of a love life since returning to New York City and takes a moment to recall a time when he had the best girl in the world: Gwen Stacy! In a story set around the time of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st series) 87; Peter's dinner at the Coffee Bean with Gwen and her father is rudely interrupted by Kraven the Hunter! Can the web-slinger corral Kraven without Captain Stacy guessing his secret identity? Cameo appearances by Norman Osborn, Harry Osborn, Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Joe Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. Second story: "An Untold Tale of the Amazing Spider-Man." Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Steve Lightle. Inks by Al Williamson. After their wedding in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 21, Peter and Mary Jane bask in the glow of wedded bliss! However an old enemy of the Parker family is plotting deadly revenge against the entire clan! Will the web-slinger (in his black costume) be able stop Deadmaker in time? First appearance of Ken Ellis. Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Joe Robertson and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: This issue includes a 1-page pin-up of Iron Man by Whilce Portacio and Scott Williams. The first story was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Amazing Spider-Man The Complete Ben Reilly Epic #5.) 64 pages. Cover price $2.95.

Howard Mackie/John Byrne/Dan Green. Guest-starring the new Spider-Woman! In the aftermath of last month's shock ending (see, we told you it was big!) Mattie Franklin seeks out her friend Peter Parker. But little does our young hero know that she's being pursued by Julia Carpenter, the former Spider-Woman, and the daughter of Madame Web! And when these three ladies clash, the outcome is nothing that you can predict! The action continues next month in SPIDER-WOMAN #9! Cover by John Byrne." Cover price $1.99.

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"Long Term Arrangement" Part 1 of 2 - Written by Joe Kelly. Pencils by Mike McKone. Inks by Andy Lanning. Covers by J. Scott Campbell. Look out, Spidey! Hot on the heels of his old girlfriend's trip home, The Black Cat's back (and front!), sexier and more dangerous than ever! The deck is stacked as the one woman that loves Spider-Man more than Peter Parker is up to some devilish shenanigans...and nothing bugs Spidey more than shenanigans! Brace yourself for danger, Spidey! It's gonna be ...umm...sexy? Cover price $2.99.

Auction Item: CGC 9.8 View scans Auction opens January 4 Paper: White Variant Edition Label #4498591018

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"Long Term Arrangement" Part 1 of 2 - Written by Joe Kelly. Pencils by Mike McKone. Inks by Andy Lanning. Covers by J. Scott Campbell. Look out, Spidey! Hot on the heels of his old girlfriend's trip home, The Black Cat's back (and front!), sexier and more dangerous than ever! The deck is stacked as the one woman that loves Spider-Man more than Peter Parker is up to some devilish shenanigans...and nothing bugs Spidey more than shenanigans! Brace yourself for danger, Spidey! It's gonna be ...umm...sexy? Cover price $2.99.

Spiral: Part 3 - Written by Gerry Conway. Art by Carlo Barberi. Cover by Yasmine Putri. SPIRAL continues! The gang war continues to rock New York City as Spidey and the Wraith do their level best to keep it contained. But Wraith and Spidey's methodologies don't always gel. And Spidey's methodology makes him a nail for Hammerhead to smash. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

2nd Printing. Go Down Swinging: Part 1 - Written by Dan Slott. Art and Cover by Stuart Immonen. The Green Goblin is back - and scarier than ever! Dan Slott has saved his most harrowing Spider-Man story for last as he and Stuart Immonen kick off the AMAZING SPIDER-MAN story ten years in the making. Osborn got his crazy back and has a plan that'll make all his past plans look like child's play. Peter Parker and the people he loves (ALL of them) are in deep trouble. And who or what is the RED GOBLIN?! The only way Spider-Man survives is to GO DOWN SWINGING! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

3rd Printing. Go Down Swinging: Part 1 - Written by Dan Slott. Art and Cover by Stuart Immonen. The Green Goblin is back - and scarier than ever! Dan Slott has saved his most harrowing Spider-Man story for last as he and Stuart Immonen kick off the AMAZING SPIDER-MAN story ten years in the making. Osborn got his crazy back and has a plan that'll make all his past plans look like child's play. Peter Parker and the people he loves (ALL of them) are in deep trouble. And who or what is the RED GOBLIN?! The only way Spider-Man survives is to GO DOWN SWINGING! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

2nd Printing. Back to Basics: Part 1 - Written by Nick Spencer. Art and Cover by Ryan Ottley. An alien invasion hits New York City and the only one who can stop it is…Spider-Man?! But that's far from all you'll find here - a revelation from the past puts Peter Parker's job, relationships, and whole life in jeopardy! And if even that's not enough, you'll see a new roommate, new love interests - and a new villain! Spider-Man goes back to basics courtesy of Nick Spencer (SECRET EMPIRE, SUPERIOR FOES OF SPIDER-MAN) and the Marvel debut of RYAN OTTLEY (Invincible)! 64 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.