Comic books in 'Knife', graded by CBCS

Stories and art by Ken Battefield and others. Fawcett's showcase for comics covers the humor, Western, adventure and superhero genres. Master Man, a short-lived Superman knockoff, faces The Living Death, in his final adventure before the threat of a lawsuit from DC sent the character to Knockoff Heaven. Meanwhile, the Frontier Marshall (sic) series gains a new protagonist, movie cowboy Buck Jones. Two-fisted American soldier of fortune Rick O'Shay fights for "American interests" in Central Africa. Unusual size of issues #1 - 6 accounts for low availability of some issues. Master Man: The Living Death; White Rajah; Pad Foot's Glory; Devil's Dagger; Shipwreck Roberts; Living Proof; El Carim: The Flaming Circle; Rick O'Shay; Buck Jones, Frontier Marshall. 10 1/2-in. x 14-in.; 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bud Thompson. Stories and art by Ken Battefield, Charlie Tomsey, Bud Thompson and Howard Boughner. Fawcett's showcase for comics covers the humor, Western, adventure and superhero genres, featuring Captain Marvel Jr., Bulletman and Bulletgirl. Bulletman battles teens gone wrong or "juvenile delinquents," a hot topic in the 1940s and '50s. Nyoka tries to keep the Lion Hunters Club from killing, or being killed by, lions. Radar the superspy faces an enemy that seems to be invading aliens from another world, in his final appearance. Plus a plethora of vintage comics-format ads, including a Tootsie Roll ad, Captain Tootsie Saves the School Party, with art by Shazam co-creator CC Beck. Capt. Marvel Jr.: The Root of Evil!; Trader Tom; Lumber Jack; Nyoka: The Lion Hunters' Club!; Bulletman: The Juvenile Delinquents; Vacuum Bloobstutter and the Burglars; Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb: The Short Voyage; Lion-Hearted Leo, the Animal Trainer: Monkey Business; Radar: The Invaders from Space! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"Season of Vengeance..." Script by Doug Moench, pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Al Milgrom. In the Deadly wake of last issue's events, Shang Chi makes his way ashore and into the city of Miami. Meanwhile, back on the yacht, Diana lies dead and Demmy vows revenge on the Chinaman whom he blames. Plus, find out if Shang Chi is a match for the deadliest predator of the deep, the Great White Shark. The letters page includes the Marvel Value Stamp series A # 62 (The Plunderer). 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

"A Fortune of Death!" Script by Doug Moench, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Dan Adkins. When Shang Chi breaks open a fortune cookie he receives a message of death. And, before he knows it, the Master of Kung Fu is in for the fight of his life. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A. John Buscema cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

"The Murder Agency!" Script by Doug Moench, art by Paul Gulacy. It's martial arts mayhem at its best when Shang Chi must pit his considerable skills against the deadly League of Assassins. Letters to the editor from writer Frank Lovece and Eclipse Comics publisher Dean Mullaney. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Twinkie Takers." Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Golden Dagger: Part 1 of 6. "The Death Seed!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Paul Gulacy and Pablo Marcos. This is the first chapter in an epic tale that pits father against son. As Shang Chi gears up for his ultimate confrontation with Fu Manchu he must first face his own sister. 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Golden Daggers (Black Jack Tarr) Part 4 of 6. "City in the Top of the World!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Paul Gulacy and Jack Abel. While the surely spy attempts to infiltrate the underground city, Fu Manchu introduces his new son to the world. And, Shang Chi shall come face-to-face with the immortal Shaka Kharn. Cover price $0.30.

China Seas Saga. Part 1 of 7. "Red Seas!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Jim Craig and John Tartag. Shang Chi sets out on a perilous quest in search of Juliette. As the Master of Kung Fu battles pirates on the high seas, one of his deadliest enemies schemes behind the scenes. Cover price $0.35.

"Smoke, Beads, and Blood!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. Cover by Mike Zeck. When Shang Chi seeks the wisdom of an old man all he finds is betrayal. Now, he must yet again fight for his life against strangers but this time he learns the name of a new enemy, Zaran. Cover price $0.40.

1st appearance of Zaran. "Weapons!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. Cover by Mike Zeck. Introducing Zaran the Weapons Master, and just might be the deadliest adversary Shang Chi has ever faced. Get ready for one of the most spectacular martial arts throw-downs ever put on paper. Includes a letter from future comics great Kurt Busiek. Cover price $0.40.

"The Pride of Leopards!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. Cover by Mike Zeck. A conspiracy involving Shang Chi's sister sends him on a collision course with the always dangerous Leopard Men. Cover price $0.40.

"Breathless!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. It's martial arts mayhem and spy action/adventure at its best when Shang Chi and his friends race desperately to obtain an information packet before the deadly Leopard Men do. Cover price $0.40.

"Like a God Weeping Fire!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. Fooled again, Shang Chi attempts to pick up the trail of his sinister father, Fu Manchu. But first, he'll have to fend off an attack by the always dangerous jaguar Men. Cover price $0.40.

"Triumphs of the Flesh!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. Chi bids farewell to his friends and allies and ventures back into the city, but will Leiko let our hero walk his path alone? Plus, Shang Chi faces death in Chinatown when a local street gang decides they wish to test the Master of Kung Fu. Cover price $0.40.

"Carter's Super Midnight!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. Cover by Mike Zeck. Introducing Rufus Carter, the newest Marvel Martial Arts Sensation! When Shang Chi and Leiko attend a kickboxing championship fight Chi meets Rufus"Super Midnight" Carter, the European Kickboxing Champion. The Master of Kung Fu soon learns there's more to his new friend than meets the eye. Featuring a 1-page Hostess Fruit-Pies ad starring Captain America and Nick Fury. Cover price $0.50.

"Not Smoke, Nor Beads, Nor Blood!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. After stumbling upon an assassination attempt, Shang Chi is set on an adventure that brings him into direct conflict with the Yakuza. Cover price $0.50.

"A Vision of Winter in Spring!" Story by Peter Gillis. Art by Gene Day. Shang Chi has been sent to Provence in the south of France to recuperate, but where the Master of Kung Fu treks...trouble is sure to follow. Chi meets a beautiful young woman harboring a deadly secret. This issue includes a 4-page gallery of Kung Fu featuring art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

"The Razor Fist Connection!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. The assassin known as Razor Fist has come for Pavane. Can Shang Chi and Leiko save the feline vixen or will they have to fight Pavane too? Plus, a revelation about Razor Fist that will shock you. Cover price $0.50.

"Dark Angel's Kiss!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. Witness the deadly return of Zaran the Weapons Master. And, this time he aims to see to it that the Master of Kung Fu meets an untimely and painful end. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

"Commit and Destroy!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Rick Magyer and Ricardo Villamonte. Cover by Gene Day. Games are meant to played. Even games comprised of deceit and death. The game board is Toronto and the opponents are unknown. And, Shang Chi shall play this game. Cover price $0.60.

Direct Edition. "Deals!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. Cover by Gene Day. Sir Denis Nayland has just gone broke. All his money, his castle, all wiped out. What hill Shang Chi's former employer do now? Plus, when the assassin Death-Dealer comes calling Shang Chi and his friends draw straws to see who will face down this deadly adversary. Cover price $0.60.

"Blood of his Blood!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. Cover by Gene Day. When Shang Chi falls in battle to the poison of a giant scorpion's sting he soon finds himself at the mercy of the Sinister Fu Manchu. Cover price $0.60.

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Passing Strangers!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by David Mazzucchelli and Vince Colletta. When Shang Chi's latest caper sends him after an important book, he soon finds himself in a cross-country chase with spies and secret agents around every turn. Cover price $0.60.

30 cent cover variant. Distribution on price variants limited. "The Murder Agency!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Paul Gulacy. It's martial arts mayhem at its best when Shang Chi must pit his considerable skills against the deadly League of Assassins. Cover price $0.30.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "A Fortune of Death!" Script by Doug Moench, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Dan Adkins. When Shang Chi breaks open a fortune cookie he receives a message of death. And, before he knows it, the Master of Kung Fu is in for the fight of his life. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Murder Agency!" Script by Doug Moench, art by Paul Gulacy. It's martial arts mayhem at its best when Shang Chi must pit his considerable skills against the deadly League of Assassins. Letters to the editor from writer Frank Lovece and Eclipse Comics publisher Dean Mullaney. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Twinkie Takers." Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Golden Dagger: Part 1 of 6. "The Death Seed!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Paul Gulacy and Pablo Marcos. This is the first chapter in an epic tale that pits father against son. As Shang Chi gears up for his ultimate confrontation with Fu Manchu he must first face his own sister. 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. China Seas Saga. Part 1 of 7. "Red Seas!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Jim Craig and John Tartag. Shang Chi sets out on a perilous quest in search of Juliette. As the Master of Kung Fu battles pirates on the high seas, one of his deadliest enemies schemes behind the scenes. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Tread the Night Softly!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Al Gordon. Cover by Mike Zeck. With the woman he loves severely injured, Shang Chi now stalks the one responsible. But can even the Master of Kung Fu overcome the fighting prowess of Zaran the Weapons Master? Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Pride of Leopards!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. Cover by Mike Zeck. A conspiracy involving Shang Chi's sister sends him on a collision course with the always dangerous Leopard Men. Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Breathless!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. It's martial arts mayhem and spy action/adventure at its best when Shang Chi and his friends race desperately to obtain an information packet before the deadly Leopard Men do. Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Carter's Super Midnight!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. Cover by Mike Zeck. Introducing Rufus Carter, the newest Marvel Martial Arts Sensation! When Shang Chi and Leiko attend a kickboxing championship fight Chi meets Rufus"Super Midnight" Carter, the European Kickboxing Champion. The Master of Kung Fu soon learns there's more to his new friend than meets the eye. Featuring a 1-page Hostess Fruit-Pies ad starring Captain America and Nick Fury. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Not Smoke, Nor Beads, Nor Blood!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. After stumbling upon an assassination attempt, Shang Chi is set on an adventure that brings him into direct conflict with the Yakuza. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "A Vision of Winter in Spring!" Story by Peter Gillis. Art by Gene Day. Shang Chi has been sent to Provence in the south of France to recuperate, but where the Master of Kung Fu treks...trouble is sure to follow. Chi meets a beautiful young woman harboring a deadly secret. This issue includes a 4-page gallery of Kung Fu featuring art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Dark Angel's Kiss!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. Witness the deadly return of Zaran the Weapons Master. And, this time he aims to see to it that the Master of Kung Fu meets an untimely and painful end. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Deals!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. Cover by Gene Day. Sir Denis Nayland has just gone broke. All his money, his castle, all wiped out. What hill Shang Chi's former employer do now? Plus, when the assassin Death-Dealer comes calling Shang Chi and his friends draw straws to see who will face down this deadly adversary. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Blood of his Blood!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. Cover by Gene Day. When Shang Chi falls in battle to the poison of a giant scorpion's sting he soon finds himself at the mercy of the Sinister Fu Manchu. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Passing Strangers!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by David Mazzucchelli and Vince Colletta. When Shang Chi's latest caper sends him after an important book, he soon finds himself in a cross-country chase with spies and secret agents around every turn. Cover price $0.60.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. The Saga of War-Yore. Part 2 of 4. "Of Heroes Past and Battles Present!" Script by Doug Moench, pencils by Jim Craig, inks by John Tartaglione. Letter to the editor from comics writer J.M. DeMatteis.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Smoke, Beads, and Blood!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. Cover by Mike Zeck. When Shang Chi seeks the wisdom of an old man all he finds is betrayal. Now, he must yet again fight for his life against strangers but this time he learns the name of a new enemy, Zaran.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. 1st appearance of Zaran. "Weapons!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. Cover by Mike Zeck. Introducing Zaran the Weapons Master, and just might be the deadliest adversary Shang Chi has ever faced. Get ready for one of the most spectacular martial arts throw-downs ever put on paper.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "The Pride of Leopards!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. Cover by Mike Zeck. A conspiracy involving Shang Chi's sister sends him on a collision course with the always dangerous Leopard Men.

1st printing. By William J. Widder. Preface by Frank Kelly Freas. "Master Storyteller" is a richly informative and colorful tour of L. Ron Hubbard's extraordinary career as a popular fiction author. This comprehensive chronology of his work is replete with factual and detailed information about his novels and stories and the brilliant art they inspired. It is filled with high-quality reproductions ranging from original covers and inside illustrations by the great artists of the pulp fiction magazines of the '30s, '40s and early '50s to the contemporary fantasy and science fiction art created by modern masters of the field. "Master Storyteller" will draw you back again and again to explore the literary and visual landmarks of the life of a great writer whose works continue to entertain generations of readers of popular fiction. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 194 pages, full color. Cover price $49.95.

2nd and later printings. By William J. Widder. Preface by Frank Kelly Freas. "Master Storyteller" is a richly informative and colorful tour of L. Ron Hubbard's extraordinary career as a popular fiction author. This comprehensive chronology of his work is replete with factual and detailed information about his novels and stories and the brilliant art they inspired. It is filled with high-quality reproductions ranging from original covers and inside illustrations by the great artists of the pulp fiction magazines of the '30s, '40s and early '50s to the contemporary fantasy and science fiction art created by modern masters of the field. "Master Storyteller" will draw you back again and again to explore the literary and visual landmarks of the life of a great writer whose works continue to entertain generations of readers of popular fiction. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 194 pages, full color. Cover price $49.95.

Retailer incentive cover variant. Incident On and Off a Mountain Road: Part 1 of 2 - Written by Chris Ryall. Art by Jeremy Haun. Thirteen of the greatest minds of the horror genre have gathered to tell their darkest dreams in their own unique styles in a new Showtime series. Each one-hour film is a stand-alone exercise in terror from the likes of Romero, Carpenter, Landis, Argento and many others. And now, IDW presents a year-long exploration of these chilling movies. Up first is the two-part "Incident On and Off a Mountain Road," originally written by Joe R. Lansdale and adapted for Showtime by Don Coscarelli (Phantasm, Bubba Ho-Tep). In part one, Ellen, a seemingly defenseless young woman, is lost in the woods and comes into contact with the deformed, demented serial killer Moonface. But Ellen isn't as helpless or innocent as she initially seems. This special debut issue, adapted for comics by IDW's Editor-in-Chief Chris Ryall (Shaun of the Dead) and Jeremy Haun (Desperadoes: Banners of Gold) will feature covers from Masters of Horror conceptual artist Caniglia and a special photo cover of Moonface, too. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Incident On and Off a Mountain Road: Part 1 of 2 - Written by Chris Ryall. Art by Jeremy Haun. Thirteen of the greatest minds of the horror genre have gathered to tell their darkest dreams in their own unique styles in a new Showtime series. Each one-hour film is a stand-alone exercise in terror from the likes of Romero, Carpenter, Landis, Argento and many others. And now, IDW presents a year-long exploration of these chilling movies. Up first is the two-part "Incident On and Off a Mountain Road," originally written by Joe R. Lansdale and adapted for Showtime by Don Coscarelli (Phantasm, Bubba Ho-Tep). In part one, Ellen, a seemingly defenseless young woman, is lost in the woods and comes into contact with the deformed, demented serial killer Moonface. But Ellen isn't as helpless or innocent as she initially seems. This special debut issue, adapted for comics by IDW's Editor-in-Chief Chris Ryall (Shaun of the Dead) and Jeremy Haun (Desperadoes: Banners of Gold) will feature covers from Masters of Horror conceptual artist Caniglia and a special photo cover of Moonface, too. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Emma Beeby. Art and Cover by Ariela Kristantina. Dancer. Courtesan. Spy. Executed by a French firing squad in 1917. 100 years on from her death, questions are still raised about her conviction. Now, the lesser-known, often tragic story of the woman who claimed she was born a princess, and died a figure of public hatred with no one to claim her body, is told by breakout talent writer Emma Beeby (Judge Dredd), artist Ariela Kristantina (Insexts), and colorist Pat Masioni drawing on biographies and released MI5 files. In this first part of a five-issue miniseries, we meet Mata Hari in prison at the end of her life as she writes her memoir-part romantic tale of a Javanese princess who performed 'sacred' nude dances for Europe's elite, and part real-life saga of a disgraced wife and mother, who had everything she loved taken from her. But, as she sits trial for treason and espionage, we hear another tale: one of a flamboyant Dutch woman who became 'the most dangerous spy France has ever captured'-a double agent who whored herself for secrets, lived a life of scandal, and loved only money. Leading us to ask... who was the real Mata Hari? 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Written by Jorge Gonzalez. Art by Jim Cheung and Andrew Pepoy. The Wall; Maverick battles the Confessor. Written by Jorge Gonzalez. Art by Leo Fernandez and Andrew Pepoy. Easy Targets; Marcus battles Renfield, Dice, and Speed. 38 pgs., full color. $2.99. Cover price $1.99.

Written by Paul Danner. Art by Rick Leach, Jenni Gregory, Chad Hunt, and Robert Goler. Cover by Rick Leach. Quest for Misfire; The Mavericks compete with another team to recruit those who are about to become variolators—humans whose super-human powers are beginning to manifest themselves. 36 pgs., full color. $2.75. Cover price $2.50.