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The Rocket's Blast Comicollector #71 (76 pgs), with Batman cover art by Mason. The Rocket's Blast is THE classic comics adzine from the 60s thru the 80s. It features: Artist Showcase #5 (featuring art by Kelley); "Comic Collector Comments" by Howard P. Siegel; "The Star Masters" comic strip; ; ads for Frazetta's Worldbeater posters, Funnyworld, Detroit Con 1970, Alter Ego 10&11, and The Comic World #14; a letters column; and classified comic book ads. Published by G. B. Love. 75-cent cover price. Circulation: 2000. Cover price $0.75.

1 in 5 Variant Cover by Dave Stevens. Joe R. Lansdale, Jonathan Ross, Ryan Sook (w) o Tommy Lee Edwards, Ryan Sook, Bruce Timm (a) o Alex Ross, Dave Stevens (c) The third rollicking issue of Rocketeer Adventures goes from high-spirited pulp adventures from a decidedly unexpected source, to the too-cool junior Rocketeer brigade-plus another rollicking tale, and a couple of beautiful pin-ups-it just doesn't get any better than this! Plus: Pin-ups by Joe Chiodo and Stephanie Buscema. Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Cover by Dave Stevens. Joe R. Lansdale, Jonathan Ross, Ryan Sook (w) o Tommy Lee Edwards, Ryan Sook, Bruce Timm (a) o Alex Ross, Dave Stevens (c) The third rollicking issue of Rocketeer Adventures goes from high-spirited pulp adventures from a decidedly unexpected source, to the too-cool junior Rocketeer brigade-plus another rollicking tale, and a couple of beautiful pin-ups-it just doesn't get any better than this! Plus: Pin-ups by Joe Chiodo and Stephanie Buscema. Cover price $3.99.

"Justifiable Hamicide!" Story by Kate Worley. Art by Jaime Diaz. When a famous toon pig goes missing Roger's wolf friend is the number one suspect. Plus, things go from bad to worse when this toon wolf displays a hunger for Roger's wife, Jessica Rabbit. FC, 32 pages Cover price $1.50.

"I Was a Prisoner of the Communists!" (art by Paul Reinman), "The Man-Eater!" (art by Vic Carrabotta), "Yellow," "Octopus!" (art by Jay Scott Pike), and a two-page text story, "A Beastly Game!" Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Fred Rhoads. "Clean Sweep," pencils by Fred Rhoads; Sack helps Sarge make a mess of his office in an attempt to convince General Rockjaw that he needs a larger budget. "The Shoe Fits," pencils by Fred Rhoads; Sack and Slob try to find a way to talk about Sarge without his hearing them. "Good Old Slapstick," pencils by Fred Rhoads; Sarge's pursuit of Sack winds up involving General Rockjaw and Lieutenant Packrat. "A Piece of the Action," pencils by Fred Rhoads; Sack starts a pie stand company and sells franchises to both Sarge and Slob. "A Slight Goof" text story, pencils by Fred Rhoads. "Changed Man," pencils by Fred Rhoads; An explosion gives Sarge amnesia, so Sack tells him that he's General Rockjaw. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Joshua Jabcuga (w); Alberto Dose (a & c) Battle lines are drawn near the Bay of Pigs, as a teenaged Tony Montana learns that loyalty can be as fickle as an itchy trigger finger. In 1960s-era Cuba, dissidents are forced to pay the consequences when they resist the revolution that Castro has tainted. Montana ain't one to follow orders, but faced with his own execution, he gets a new lease on life as he's recruited into one of Castro's assassin squads. This issue reveals the first encounter between Tony and Manny, and Tony must decide whether to drop the dime on the counter revolutionist camp that Manny belongs to, or remain loyal to the only amigo he's ever had. Brought to you once again by the take-no-prisoners team of writer and artist Alberto Dose. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Scott Cunningham Art by Roberto Barrios; Horatio Ottolini Cover by Robert Pope; Scott McRae The Scoobs bump into danger with a night of thrills, chills...and goblins? Get in gear for a frightening good time with this companion to the Scooby movie, Scooby-Doo and the Shadow Goblins! 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.50.

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Add to cart FN 6.0 $7.70

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"The Death Gemini Commission." Script, art, and cover by Howard Chaykin. The immortal adventurer known as the Scorpion battles an evil mastermind who is causing plane crashes in 1930s New York. Part of the short-lived Atlas superhero line from former Marvel publisher Martin Goodman. 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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Written by VALRIE MANGIN Pencils & Cover by ALEKSA GAJIC Adaptation by PAUL BENJAMIN Halfway between sci-fi and heroic fantasy, the lavishly illustrated tale of intergalactic conquest builds to a climax as Attila, king of the Huns, seeks to subjugate the galactic Roman empire known as the Orbis. Attila will stop at nothing to win back Kerka, the goddess of chaos, so that he might conquer the Orbis' throneworld. But Kerka has been reborn in the body of Roman princess Flavia Aetia, and she cannot forgive Attila for destroying the planet where she was raised. Now, Kerka has taken her father's throne, and she will use all the powers at her disposal to bring Attila's reign of terror to an end. 48 PGS./Mature ...$5.99 Cover price $5.99.

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Cover pencils by Tom Bancroft, inks by Brian Garvey. Untuned Symphony, script by Bobbi JG Weiss and David Cody Weiss, pencils by Cosme Quartieri and Jorge Sanchez, inks by Roberto Bat, Ruben Torreiro, and Carlos Valenti; In the underwater kingdom of Serendipinsea, Sebastian tries to win over a music-hating Prince. A Fright at the Opera, script by Pat McGreal, pencils by John Costanza, inks by Dave Hunt; Sebastian is mistaken for the Phantom of the Opera after causing a ruckus in a Parisian opera house. The High and the Flighty, script by Doug Rice, pencils by Tony Bancroft, inks by Brian Garvey; A pelican tries to give Sebastian a ride to his next destination. While da Crab's Away, script by Peter David, pencils by Mark Marderosian, inks by Gary Martin; Sebastian returns home and reconciles with his old music teacher. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover art by Bernard Sachs. Someone So Wonderful, pencils by Mike Sekowsky; Arline has loved Michael since they were children but eventually she realizes that it's her friend Andy who really loves her in return. In Love with Love; Jody refuses to settle on just one boy until she meets one who knows exactly how to deal with her. Song of the Bells!, inks by Bernard Sachs; Jessica is standing on the sidewalk watching a bride and groom emerge from a church when she meets a stranger who invites her to accompany him to the wedding reception. Sad Song of Love, inks by Bernard Sachs; Linda fears that her boyfriend Nick has fallen in love with the singer at their favorite nightclub. Inside back cover ad for Many Loves of Dobie Gillis #3. Back cover ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Gene Colan. Test of Love; Karen goes to the country for a quiet convalescence, but finds herself caught up in a rivalry between two brothers. Un-Happy Anniversary; After dating for a year, Jim admits to Wendy that he doesn't want to get married, but it turns out that he hates being separated from her even more. Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love advice column. Love is Two Strangers, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Gene Colan; Amy tries to help a shy and lonely girl who thought she had found her perfect match until he contracted amnesia after a mugging and was stolen from her by an opportunistic beauty. Subscription ad for DC romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Steve Niles (w); Chuck BB (a) The revival of pulp magazines continues with this second installment of Secret Skull by Steve Niles (30 Days of Night) and rising star Chuck BB. When the Skull targets evil, no one had better stand in his way! $3.99 FC 32 pages Cover price $3.99.

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Direct Edition. Cover art by John Byrne. My Guest Star... My Enemy, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Bob Wiacek; Spider-Man battles Mysterio and She-Hulk's headless body. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Direct Edition. Cover art by John Byrne. Untitled She-Hulk story starring Wyatt Wingfoot, Weezi Mason, Al the Alien, U.S. Archer [Ulysses Solomon Archer], and Spragg, script and art by John Byrne; Using a recall transponder in She-Hulk's car, Al the Alien and U.S. Archer transport She-Hulk and Weezi to the Star Stop Cafe to help stop Spragg, the Living Hill. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

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Regular cover showing Spider-Man facing a mob - "Into the Dance!" Spiderhunt Part 1 of 4. Double-sized issue. Script by Todd Dezago. Pencils by Joe Bennett. Inks by Al Milgrom and Dan Green. Cover by Mike Wieringo and Richard Case. The Spiderhunt is on after the Daily Bugle raises its reward for capturing the web-slinger to 5 million dollars! Anyone and everyone on the street is taking pot shots at Spider-Man to win the money! However things don't get serious until Aura and Override ambush the wall-crawler on a Manhattan rooftop! Can Spidey keep dodging one attack after another forever? Meanwhile at Norman Osborn's palatial estate; his grandson, Normie Osborn, is kidnapped! Story continues in Amazing Spider-Man 432. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, Betty Brant, Liz Osborn, Billy Walters, Joe Robertson, Martha Robertson, the Prowler, and the fifth Green Goblin. (Notes: Elements of the plot from Spider-Man (1990) 88 continue in this issue. This issue features a gatefold cover. This story was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Amazing Spider-Man Spiderhunt.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Pasqual Ferry. Grant Morrison's amazing SEVEN SOLDIERS saga continues with a 4-part miniseries featuring art by Pasqual Ferry (ADAM STRANGE)! A young Shiloh Norman is all grown up, and now, with the help of his Mother Box ? an alien computer ? he has become the world's coolest escape artist, a cross between David Blaine and Puff Daddy. After a hallucinatory encounter with the being called Metron, the formerly aimless and dissatisfied Mister Miracle finds himself with a new mission in life. He now believes he has evidence of an apocalyptic cosmic war being fought through human agents on Earth! Shiloh's seen the light. He knows the score ? and he may have lost his mind! On sale Sept 21 ? 1 of 4 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.

"The Deserter." Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by John Severin. Letter to the editor from writer Alan Brennert. Severin cover. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. "One Hundredth Anniversary," script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Mike Esposito; In an East Side Plaza, the Howlers are holding a reunion celebrating their 100th issue in Marvel Comics; Stan "the man Lee is Master of Ceremonies of a star-studded assembly; Unfortunately, the event is disrupted by mysterious assassins; Rebel, now a U.S. Congressman, is gravely wounded by the snipers; Once again, the Howler's jump into action to avenge the shooting of one of their own. Cameos by Captain America, Fantastic Four, and others. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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Sgt. Fury # 35 reprint: "Berlin Breakout!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by John Tartaglione. Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Cameos by Captain America, Fantastic Four, Stan Lee, and others in "100th Anniversary!" Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Mike Esposito. Gil Kane cover pencils, John Romita Sr. cover inks. Cover price $0.20.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. Cameos by Captain America, Fantastic Four, Stan Lee, and others in "100th Anniversary!" Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Mike Esposito. Gil Kane cover pencils, John Romita Sr. cover inks.\ Cover price $0.20.

January 15, 1933. 7" x 10", black and white, 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

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Last issue! A mourning Batman releases his anguish on the thugs of Gotham, among them the new Clayface! Reprints Detective Comics (1937- ) #478 and 479. Written by Len Wein, with art by Marshall Rogers and Dick Giordano. A wraparound cover by Rogers. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.75.

Cover by Matt Wagner. Written by Matt Wagner. Art by Wilfredo Torres. Now Bimonthly! In the aftermath of his sky-scraping battle with Big Gun Massaretti, Lamont Cranston hunts for the psychic super-villain who was puppet master to the belligerent mobster, the grotesque and mysterious Dr. Zorn. His pursuit takes him to all corners of the Big Apple, even as the NYPD are just beginning to hear reports of the dark-clad vigilante known only as The Shadow! Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Steve Orlando. Art by Giovanni Timpano. Cover by Alex Ross. The World's Greatest Mystery. The World's Greatest Detective. They can barely stand each other, so how will they possibly deal with the World's Greatest Evil? What legacy can two of the world's most enduring icons of justice leave once they discover an ancient evil has been living inside the world they protect for centuries, attached to its heart. Can Batman and the Shadow save the world without killing it in the process? Writer Steve Orlando (Batman/The Shadow, Justice League of America) and artist by Giovanni Timpano (The Shadow, Transformers) unite to tell an instantly classic tale of noir, mortality and generational heroes and villains. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Bob Hall crafts another tale of supernatural suspense as Jack struggles to repay his hellish debt to Master Darque. Will Shadowman ever be free of the Master? "H.A.T.E." is written by Bob Hall, with art by Bob Hall and Tom Ryder. Cover by Bob Hall. Cover price $2.50.

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Written by David Walker. Art by Bilquis Evely. Cover by Sanford Greene. In this issue, John Shaft's first case seems simple enough. But tracking down a missing person for his girlfriend quickly turns into a matter of life and death. With the bodies piling up, Shaft realizes he's in over his head. But can he stay alive long enough to figure out what is going on, or will his first case be the death of John Shaft? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 15 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by David Walker. Art by Bilquis Evely. Cover by Sanford Greene. John Shaft's first case seems simple enough. But tracking down a missing person for his girlfriend quickly turns into a matter of life and death. With the bodies piling up, Shaft realizes he's in over his head. But can he stay alive long enough to figure out what is going on, or will his first case be the death of John Shaft? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

WRITTEN BY OTTO BINDER; ART BY C. C. BECK, MAC RABOY, PETE COSTANZA, JACK BINDER, AND BUD THOMPSON; PAINTED COVER BY BECK A "lost" annual reprints four exciting Marvel Family adventures! Collecting CAPTAIN MARVEL ADVENTURES #18, CAPTAIN MARVEL, JR. #12, and THE MARVEL FAMILY #1 and #10, this volume contains the amazing debut of the World's Mightiest Girl! Plus, watch the Marvels as they battle the villainy of Captain Nazi! Thrill as the Marvel Family combats the evil Sivana Family! And cheer as they face the deadly Black Adam for the very first time! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 80 PG. $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

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Stories by Bill Marimon. Art by Bill Marimon, Mark Propst and Ralph Cabrera. Cover by Bill Marimon and John Beatty. Wildcat-powered She-Cat from Femforce goes solo in more ways than one in her own series. Framed for murder, She-Cat finds herself pursued by General Gordon, the hitman he hired, a female mercenary named Black Mantis, Femforce member Colt, and some mysterious ninjas. In the backup story, the mentally unstable Black Commando hunts down the scientists responsible for putting him and other Golden Age heroes in suspended animation. Cat-Hunt; Black Commando. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Deadpool 75th Anniversary Variant Cover by Mike McKone. The Good Old Days: Part 2 of 3 - Written by Charles Soule. Art by Javier Pulido. It's Jennifer Walters versus Matt Murdock in the trial of the century! Someone from Cap's past has come back to haunt them all...and She-Hulk might be his only hope. Guest starring Steve Rogers and Daredevil. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

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Wizard Ace Edition # 10. Shi #4 (1st appearance of Tomoe). This Wizard Ace Editions was available in issue 64. The print run does not exceed 5,000 for this book. New original cover art with acetate cover.

Stories by Howard Priestley. Art by Howard Priestley, Chris Halltwell and Tom Elmes. Cover by Howard Priestley. Black-and-white tales of horror and the supernatural, both self-contained stories and continuing serials, from writer-artist Priestly. Frog Part 5; Chance of a Ghost; The conclusion of Murder Near the Rue Morgue; Dear Hunter; Family Matters; The Insider. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by A. C. Hollingsworth and others. Pre-Code crime comics from L. B. Cole's Star Publications. A carnival aerialist plots to murder his partner in midair during their act. A murderous con man goes into hiding as a fortune-telling mystic, featuring art by pioneering African-American cartoonist Alvin Hollingsworth. Obsessed with fashionable clothes and his own reflection, hood Moxie Roberts is a classic narcissist, but his love of mirrors leads to his downfall. The Carnival Killer; Murder and Roses; The Swami's Last Seance; Corpus Delicti - Without Teeth!; Through the Looking Glass; Lawbreakers Never Win. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. I – Spy, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson (new material). Spy Train starring King Faraday, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; King Faraday, on the trail of a killer, rides the Orient Express, where he meets a movie starlet and a camera-happy tourist; two attempts are made on Faraday's life. Hangman's House starring King Faraday, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Barbara Gordon, a.k.a. Oracle, can locate any piece of data in the DC Universe. But, crippled by the Joker, she must do so from her secure command center. Now a mysterious stalker has targeted the former Batgirl for death in a story by Scott Peterson, with art by Brian Stelfreeze. Ballistic seeks to join the 'Real World' group Blood Pack, but an incident on the freeway throws a monkey wrench into those plans when he meets the lethal Loria. Written by Charles Moore, with art by Christopher Taylor and Andy Lanning. Triumph, the time-lost hero of the Justice League, seeks to win back his old life in the wake of ZERO HOUR and is confronted by the menace of the villain Freelance in a story by Brian Augustyn, with pencils by Kevin Sharpe. Cover by Kelley Jones. Cover price $1.95.

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by TONY DANIEL;cover by TONY DANIEL;variant cover by MIKE WIERINGO THE HUNT IS ON! Nathan Spinter and his henchmen, enhanced with synthetic DNA, use Sandra's own blood to track her. Sandra's trail leads them to Brigit, a woman very similar to Sandra. Brigit has morphed herself into a supermodel for the last year and has been living the good life ? that is, until Sandra and Jason show up at her mansion gate! They soon realize that the country's security is at stake as Spinter plans a "body- snatching" assassination plot against the President of the United States! Sandra is reluctant but, must make the right choice. But to do so will mean the ultimate sacrifice! The excitement comes to a head in the third installment of Silke, Tony Daniel's latest blockbuster hit! Intense story, hot art, and two sizzling covers! Holy cow! See www.darkhorse.com for more information on Tony Daniel and F5 Entertainment! Ask your reatailer about a special variant cover by superstar Mike Wieringo! Cover price $2.99.

by Groening Lisa and Otto unwittingly conspire together to form the hottest jazz-fusion band Springfield's ever seen. Then, Bart finds a way to dodge his chores and sneak way to sneak off when the circus comes town. Also, Chief Wiggum goes in search of Springfield's #1 Most Wanted??Bartman, and McBain manages to turn a black tie affair into a black and blue and bloodbath. Collects Simpsons Comics #6 & #7. 8x11, 64pgs, FCSRP: $3.99 Cover price $3.99.

By Matt Groening Patty and Selma lose their jobs at the DMV, and the Simpsons end up with two more cigarette smoking mouths to feed. Things begin to look up for Marge's twin sisters when they take new jobs as flight attendants, but the skies above Springfield will never be safe again. Then, don't touch that dial! Bart and Lisa turn a local cable access station into a big broadcasting concern. Check your local listings to see if they have the maverick manner to outmaneuver Murdoch. Collects Simpsons Comics #16 & #17. Magazine, 64pgs, FCSRP: $3.99 Cover price $3.99.