Comic books in 'Road Sign', graded by CBCS

Route 66 - Written by Howard Chaykin and David Tischman. Art by Warren Pleece. Cover by John Van Fleet. A stand-alone issue and a perfect entry point for new readers! On his way out of Los Angeles, Harry Kraft is an easy rider down the famous two-lane blacktop. But when he makes a pit stop at a roadside cafe, he finds a hot blonde who'll do anything to escape her dead-end marriage to a boorish mechanic. Harry loves her cherry pie, but is it enough to make him commit murder? 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. "...an escape into a secret, cynical world where morality drains out like blood into a gutter." -Time.com Cover price $2.50.

The incredible success of the Life-Power Church makes life too congested on the Bakers' Vermont farm, so Animal Man and Maxine lead their swelling sect on a march across America. Written by Jamie Delano, with art by Steve Pugh. Painted cover by John Van Fleet. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.95.

by Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales. Bonus: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!" Digest, 96pgs, FCSRP: $2.39 Cover price $2.39.

"Dr. Ben's Boner"; Dr. Ben Bones decides his future is operating on other TV programs. "Space Chase"; Space Marshal Dolan has to deal with space coach robbers, outer space Indians, and an ambush on main street in town. "Fadsville Fun"; Donna starts all the fads at Central High School, but Inge the Swinger has decided that she will start the fads next week. "Video Verdict"; Dapper is a lawyer who always loses in court; When his nephew gets a parking ticket, he goes to court and demands a jury trial. Archie Giant Series ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Written by Rick Veitch Art and cover by Veitch & Gary Erskine It's party time on the Mongrolian trail for rivals Loman and Flabbergast, but it's decision-making time back in Edgefield for Switzer, the woman they both love. Meanwhile, Magoon has been given the ultimate marketing tool by Big Finger, and it's Number One with a bullet. On sale January 23 Cover price $2.99.

Story by Chris Dows and Colin Clayton. Art and cover by Wolfgang (Horus) Odenthal. During World War II, a boy becomes convinced that a serial killer is stalking London, but he only strikes in the subways, during the months of autumn. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

3rd Printing. Not numbered on cover. Underground legend Ted Richards presents Dans misadventures in the American military during the Vietnam War. Features the conclusion of The Story of Uncle Sam's Cabin, continued from issue #2; Dan musters out of the Army and heads home to Georgia. Story and art by Richards. Mature readers. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover by Richards. 7-in. x 10-in., 32 pages, B&W. NOTE: 3rd Printings have a $1.00 cent cover price. Cover price $1.00.

Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art and cover by Tony Harris & Tom Feister. Part 1 of the 2-part "Off the Grid!" When a long-lost relative makes a desperate cry for help, Mayor Mitchell Hundred is forced to leave New York City for the first time since his election. Embarking on a strange adventure, Hundred faces the greatest challenge of his lifetime...alone and out of his jurisdiction! On sale Sept 21 ?32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Gary Barker (W) Mark Evanier (A) Gary Barker The good times continue to roll with Garfield and friends! Where, oh where, will Garfield send Nermal this time? Will Jon be able to get through a date without embarrassing himself? Well, let's not get too crazy here -- what we CAN guarantee is that the entire gang will bring the funny in two ALL-NEW stories, written by Mark Evanier & drawn by Gary Barker! Cover price $3.99.

Number 2 of 3 on cover. "Tiger Bomb" - This issue delves deeper into the dark, dirty secrets of Ultratech, and their reasons behind the Killer Instinct Tournament. Eyedol, one of the most popular fighters in the game, is also introduced. Written by Art Holcomb, with art by Sean Chen, Tom Ryder and Ray Kryssing. Cover by Rareware. FC, 32 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

September 1970. Whole number 232. Cover by Mel Hunter. Science fiction stories: ""The Goat Without Horns" (part 2) by Thomas Burnett Swann, "The Ultimate Thrill" by Albert Teichner, "The Travelin' Man" by Leo P. Kelley, "Rings on Her Fingers" by William Walling, "Landing Minority" by Pamela Sargent, and "Tough Rocks and Hard Stones" by David R. Bunch. Cartoon by Gahan Wilson. Science article by Isaac Asimov. Short film review of "Beneath the Planet of the Apes." Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 130 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

Written by E&E Plissken. Art and Cover by Benson Chin. From the writers of Heavy Metal Drummer, The Purple Oblivion, and The Firstborns comes this 80s slasher, lysergic, weird, indie, lynch-esque story. A group of teens on a road trip meet a creepy old woman at a gas station. A brief back and forth conversation with her leads to a night of acid trips, teen hijinks, and a giant killer with an elephant head. Things are about to get weird. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Matt and Shawn Fillbach. A biological contagion that turns the living into cannibalistic mutants has been unleashed, and it's up to paranormal trucker Jim Kowalksi to stop it! Jim, along with his talking dog and G.P.S. crystal skull, lead this full-throttle adventure into overdrive. Our heroic trio must battle their way through monster insects, zombie truckers, a crazed country musician, and a doomsday cult led by the insane Reverend Baba-Yaga Boogity. The Fillbach brothers' prior creator-owned work, Maxwell Strangewell, was ranked #6 by The Onion A.V. Club's "Best Comics of 2007," not to mention #9 by both Contra Consta Times and Savannah Morning News. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 80 pages, B&W. o "The Fillbachs' sensibility is enjoyably left-field and ambitious." -A.V. Club Cover price $9.95.

Written by BRIAN VAUGHAN Penciled by ADRIAN ALPHONA Cover by MARCOS MARTIN. When the youngest member of the Runaways is separated from her teammates, Molly Hayes must survive a night alone on the mean streets of Los Angeles! The eleven-year-old mutant girl soon hooks up with a NEW group of runaways, but is their mysterious leader a hero or a villain? 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Doom Mission!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Bob Wiacek. When R2-D2 is gunned down, Luke contemplates his resent failures. Then the young hero sets out on another harrowing mission while piloting a captured enemy Tie-Fighter. Cover price $0.40.

Drake and Sully need to escape a firing squad and the Russian Mob before they can catch their flight to the center of the earth and the legendary Amber Room. Only one person can save them...but is she friend or foe? Cover price $2.99.

U.S. 1, Coming At Ya!" by Al Milgrom (script) and Herb Trimpe (art). 1st appearance U.S. 1 & The Highwayman. Cover price $0.60.

Limited to 1000 copies Variant Cover by Jerry Gaylord. Written by Dan Mendoza and Jason Martin. Art by TMChu. The series relaunch previewed with a Free Comic Book Day issue continues here. Join creator Dan Mendoza for the all new adventures of the cult hit series featuring his undead anti-hero, Zombie Tramp, now brought to life by the amazing talents of new superstar artist TMChu. It's kinky supernatural fun as Zombie Tramp hits the road, starting in… sin city of course! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.