Comic books in 'Pop Art', graded by CGC

Features include "Bradley Goes Gothic" (script by "Alan Macabre," color art by "Simon Haggardous"), Beyond Zero (script by John Brosnan, art by Kev Hopgood), Tharg's Future Shocks: "The Mirror" (script by Heath Ackley, art by Martin Griffiths), Judge Dredd in "Tale of the Dead Man" part 5 (script by John Wagner, color art by J. Anderson), Barton part 4 (script by Peter Milligan, art by James McCarthy), and Zippy Couriers in "Mascot" part 2 (script by Hilary Robinson, color art by Higgins/Perkins).

Features include Judge Dredd in "Tale of the Dead Man" part 6 (script by John Wagner, color art by J. Anderson), Barton (script by Peter Milligan, art by James McCarthy), Rogue Trooper in "The War Machine" (script by Dave Gibbons, color art by Will Simpsons) (two corrected pages appear in issue 673), Zenith phase 3 part 22, "Stairway to Heaven" (script by Grant Morrison, art by Steve Yeowell), and Zippy Couriers in "Mascot" part 3 (script by Hilary Robinson, color art by Higgins/Perkins). Simpsons cover.

Peter Parker Paparazzi: Part 2 of 3 - Written by DAN SLOTT Pencils and cover by MARCOS MARTIN 'Flat Out Crazy' Are Pete's paparazzi pics inspiring a super celebrity stalker? Is he responsible for all of her grisly acts? Even if he is, what can Spider-Man do about it? How can anyone stop the flatout freaky powers of Paper Doll? Also: Miss this issue, and you'll miss out on SOMETHING YOU'VE ALL BEEN ASKING FOR!!! Write it down, Spider-fans, ASM #560!!! 32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Of Dates and Nuts, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie has a date with Betty for a formal event, and Veronica breaks it up by sending Betty on the date in a totally inappropriate Mod outfit. Drag Drama, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When all the boys become obsessed with drag racing, Betty and Veronica try different approaches to get their attention. Footwork Frolic, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; After Veronica criticizes Archie's poor dancing skills, he signs up for dancing lessons--at a school where all the teachers are gorgeous women. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART BY BRENT ANDERSON AND WILL BLYBERG; PAINTED COVER BY ALEX ROSS. A series of six one-issue stories showcasing life in Astro City and a variety of perspectives begins. This issue focuses on a comic- book publisher and his encounters with angry super-heroes (and angrier super-villains) as he publishes unlicensed comics about some of Astro City's finest. Featuring Crackerjack, Winged Victory, Jack in the Box, and more, including new characters who'll be explored in future issues. Plus, a special guest appearance by Mark Evanier! FC, 32 PG." Cover price $2.50.

By Trina Robbins, Mary Wilshire and Win Mortimer. Cover by Amanda Conner and Bob Downs. Barbie's friends play a practical joke, a fast-food joint is in a jam, and Skipper imagines she's a pirate. Cover price $1.25.

by Bates, Trainor, Ho, Llyod, & Nilges. While researching the Great Depression for a report at school, Bart finds an all-new authority figure to defy and is joined by some unlikely allies. Then, while digging near a new housing development, Bart and Milhouse discover a buried book with a cryptic text and are inspired to form a secret society that ends up having prophetic results. Oh, and Milhouse gets trapped in a mailbox. Cover price $2.99.

Cover pencils by Mark Lewis [as Karnesto], inks by David Zimmermann [as Karnesto]. The Atomic Peril! starring The Badge, script by Gary Carlson, pencils by Frank Fosco, inks by Bob Rivard. Gary Carlson talks about how Diamond Distribution feels Big Bang was not generating enough profit as a separate entity. Android Amok!, script by Gary Carlson, pencils by Greg Kirkpatrick, inks by Bob Rivard; Jim Steranko S.H.I.E.L.D. tribute. If The Past Be Alive! starring The Badge, script by Gary Carlson, pencils by Frank Fosco, inks by Mike Mathew; 1960's Jack Kirby Captain America tribute. Invaders From The Dimension Of Uttarak! starring Dr. Weird, script by Edward DeGeorge, art by Tim Stiles; Steve Ditko Dr. Strange tribute (via John Byrne's art style). Bombastic Big Bang Pin-Up by Ben Torres; 1980's Jack Kirby tribute. 68 pgs. $7.95. Cover price $6.95.

"Panopticon" - After facing a series of D.O.A. experimental nightmares, our nanite-enhanced super-human confronts the behemoth that is Simon Oreck, only to find that Simon is more than happy to give him that which he seeks -- the truth! Written by Len Kaminski, with art by Sal Velluto and Rodney Ramos. Cover by Sal Velluto and Steve Geiger (after Steranko). This being 'Copycat Cover Month' at Acclaim, the cover is an homage to the cover of Nick Fury Agent of SHIELD (1968 1st Series) #1. FC, 32 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

Written by Tim and Julie Cahill, Amy Rogers and Robbie Busch Art by Andy Suriano, Robert Pope and Christopher Cook Cover by Andy Suriano The creators of My Gym Partner's a Monkey pen a new story in which Jake's art makes him famous! Plus, the gang at Foster's Home tries to teach Wilt some new tricks, and Billy and Mandy mess with Father Time! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Limited Edition (1 for 10) Wolverine Art Appreciation Variant by RUSS HEATH & JUAN DOE. Return of the King: Part 3 - Written by ED BRUBAKER Penciled by MICHAEL LARK Did you think it was going to be easy for the Kingpin to waltz back into New York City? Or did you smarten up and realize that every crook and super-villain who ever had a grudge against him would crawl out of the woodwork and try to kill him? By the award-winning team of Ed Brubaker and Michael Lark! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.