Auctions: comic books in 'Sheep'

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $329.95 or Best Offer View scans Cover coming loose at one staple, water damage. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow

Add to cart GD 2.0 $259.99 View scans 2.75" Cumulative spine split. Tape. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover art by Jack Burnley and Stan Kaye. The Golden Fleece starring Superman, script by Don Cameron (signed as Jerry Siegel), art by Ira Yarbrough (signed as Joe Shuster). The Taming of the Tiger starring Hayfoot Henry, art by Thurston Harper. Birds of Ill Omen starring The Vigilante, script by Joe Samachson, art by Mort Meskin (as Mort Morton Jr.). High in the Andes starring Congo Bill, art by Edwin Smalle. When Magic Fails starring Zatara, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by William F. White. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

The world's mightiest mouse combines funny-animal antics with superhero adventure as he fights for mice everywhere. Mighty Mouse sets out to save the Leprechauns from the Magician and his devious inventions. Oilcan Harry puts Pearl in a Rube Goldberg-type trap that launches her on a runaway hot-air balloon into the heart of a storm, with Mighty Mouse in hot pursuit. Gandy Goose and Sourpuss cross paths with a jewel thief who plants a stolen pearl necklace on Gandy. Heckle and Jeckle: Dimwit's Trip to the Moon; Gandy Goose; The Perils of Pearl Pureheart; Gandy Goose: The Mystery of the Pearl Necklace; Little Roquefort; The Ambitious Magician; Dinky; Moon Madness. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"The Hero of Wild Horse Mesa!" While visiting a sheep ranch, a sheep dog teaches Rex how to herd sheep. Rex shows humility in not taking credit for saving the herd and inspires a lamb to be a hero. Also includes: "Bobo the Baby Sitter!" (starring Detective Chimp); "Animal Wonderland"; "The Daredevil's Outpost!"; and "Pampering Your Puppy." Script by Robert Kanigher and John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane and Carmine Infantino, inks by Bernard Sachs. Cover by Kane. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Miran Kim. Written by Dave King. Art by Charles Adlard, Neal Sternecky, Omar Aranda, Walter Carzon and Scott McRae. Three insane siblings. A bright light in the sky. Rubber sheep on the street. Little green mice. A plot to take over the world. Conspiracies within conspiracies. The Y-Files. Why? Because The Truth is Waaaaay Out There! This special issue includes interior art by Topps' X-Files artist Charles Adlard, and a cover by X-Files' cover artist Miran Kim. Featuring: Framing sequence "The Y-Files" with art by Charles Adlard and Neal Sternecky; "Sheep!" with art by Omar Aranda and Scott McRae; and "Little Green Mice" with art by Walter Carzon and McRae. Characters in this issue: Wakko; Yakko; Dot; Pinky; the Brain; Elvis Presley; Fox Mulder; Dana Scully. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

February 1950. Publication of the Arizona Highway Department featuring stories and art with Western themes. In this issue: contemporary Indian art; Hualpais mountains; the Wishing Shrine; and more. 9-in. x 12-in.; part color, part black and white; 36 pages on white paper. Cover price $0.35.

August 1957. Publication of the Arizona Highway Department featuring stories and art with Western themes. In this issue: Emry Kopta sculptures; Navajo rugs; trailer teachers in Navajoland; and more. 9-in. x 12-in.; part color, part black and white; 40 pages on white paper. Cover price $0.35.

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By Trina Robbins. Cover by Amanda Conner and Jeff Albrecht. Barbie and Ken have an adventure in South America. They discover a rare gem which will buy a new playground for the children. Cover price $1.25.

Part 3 (1901-1903 edition), 50 pages. Undated, publication circa 1901-1903.

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# on cover is 01-530-207. Rocky and Bullwinkle provide a skewed version of various rhymes, such as "Old Mother Hubbard," "Little Miss Muffet," "There Was a Crooked Man," and mothers. May-July 1962. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Second Edition. "An American Annual of Christmas Literature and Art." Christmas stories, Scripture, hymns, art (modern and classical), poems, and photography in a deluxe oversize format. Extraordinary production values. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; part color; 72 pages. No cover price. Augsburg Publishing House.

Joan of Arc, 1st Printing, Line Drawing Cover. (HRN 78, 12/50). Cover price $0.10.

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Joan of Arc, 12th Printing, Painted Cover on stiff paper. (HRN 166, Winter 1969). Cover price $0.25.

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The Odyssey, 1st Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 82, 3/51). Cover price $0.15.

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Painted cover art by L. B. Cole. "The Silly Princess," art by William A. Walsh; The Silly Princess is very silly and believes everything she is told; Her father, the King, decrees that the first man that can make her say the words "It's a lie" shall have her hand in marriage and rule half the kingdom; Men come from far and wide to try to win the princess and half the kingdom. "Fortune and The Beggar" Aesop's Fables story, art by William A. Walsh; One day a ragged beggar was creeping from house to house; He carried an old wallet in his hand, and was asking at every door for a few cents to buy something to eat. "There Was a Young Lady of Butte," script by Edward Lear, art by William A. Walsh; classic limerick. Article about The Chameleon, art by L. B. Cole. Color This Picture With Crayons page, art by William A. Walsh. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

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By Andrew Drozd. Coexisting explores various social and political issues with humor and unflinching honesty. In this graphic novella, Andrew Drozd chronicles his relationship with Marcus, a Christian Fundamentalist, and his struggle to reconcile their ideological differences. Cover price $2.99.

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by Royden Lepp. From the accounts of the First Book of Samuel, this story begins the retelling of the most powerful General of Israel. Anointed as a young boy and mocked by his brothers and family, young David is even hunted by the king himself. While hiding in a wilderness cave, David looks back on the fateful day he was anointed by a prophet, realizing he's been fighting a battle even from his youth in his father's sheepfold. 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) Cover price $2.99.

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by Royden Lepp & Josh Ray. According to the prophesy of Samuel, David has become the annointed heir to the throne of Israel. According to his brothers, David has become a laughing stock. Has Samuel gone mad? Does Davis destiny truely lie in Jeruselem, as king of a nation, or in the fields, as shepherd to his father's flock? Don't miss the conclusion to this epic story as young David confronts the jeers of his brothers, and King Saul confonts the spirit of his demise. Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Rick Remender. Art and Cover by Wesley Craig and Lee Loughridge. Even teens training to be the world's coldest killers need a day off, so Marcus and Maria hit the streets of San Francisco. But you know what doesn't mesh well with too much booze and heartbreak? A seething cartel hit squad! It's true. Look it up. 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.50.

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Written by Max Bemis. Art by Victor Santos. Cover by Jay Shaw. Reese and her carefully amassed crew is finally making a dent in the Evil Empire. With Reese's resistance appealing to people to stand strong behind their beliefs, it's a matter of how many people fall on each side of the morality line. What do you stand for? 28 pages, full color. MR Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Bill Willingham. Art by Mark Buckingham. Cover by Nimit Malavia. 'Happily Ever After,' part seven! Rose Red, still at her magical old home in the woods, learns why she and Snow are so special - and why they have become lodestones for the accumulation of great powers. And much to her surprise, she finds that she is truly happy here for the first time since she can remember. But can she remain there, never go back to the mundy world or Fabletown, and avoid the battle with Snow that seems all but inevitable? Plus: 'The Last Story of Jack of Fables' illustrated by Russ Braun. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $2.99.

Stories and art by Charlotte Becker, Joan Douglas, Marguerita Rudolph, Elizabeth Decker, Betty A. McSherry and Anna Sewell. Funny-animal comics and adaptations of classic literature from the publishers of Parents Magazine. A skunk tries to hide his white stripe during an air-raid drill; A comics version of the classic horse story Black Beauty; A little girl and her pet sheep try to help an insomniac king. Also featuring an ad for a kid's "Junior Air Raid Warden Kit," a real sign of its times. Patrick, the Upside-Down Pelican; Getting in the Scrap; The Little Wind; The Hungry Cat; The Patriotic Mouse; Peter Rides a Jeep; What's Cooking?; Rosebud, the Skunk Who Didn't Have Stripes; Biff and the Duchess Get in a New Kind of Scrap; Reward for Larry; The King Who Couldn't Sleep; Ever Ride an Elephant?; Trip to the Country; Black Beauty; Puzzle Page; Mr. Quince. 56 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Rube Grossman. Untitled Nutsy Squirrel story, art by Rube Grossman; Nutsy decides to become a painter (of mustaches...on other people's paintings). Wheaties ad featuring Bob Lemon. Untitled Ozzie Owl story, art by Rube Grossman; Once all the sheep run away, no one can get any sleep anymore, so it's up to Ozzie to figure out a way to get them to come back! Untitled Bernard the Brave, art by Otto Feuer; Bernard has to rescue a rabbit who is trapped on the railroad tracks. Untitled story, art by Howie Post; A conman (squirrel? chipmunk?) tries to trick Plato out of his money, but Plato's too dumb for him. Untitled Roly and Poly story, art by Rube Grossman; Mugsy swipes the boys' fishing rods so they concoct an elaborate scheme involving a fake fish to get back at him. "Why the Wolf Howls" Patrick Parrot's Unnatural History text story. Untitled Nutsy Squirrel story, art by Rube Grossman; Nutsy reinterprets the rules of baseball, much to the chagrin of his teammates. Superman on Safety First! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Jimmy Wakely ad. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by George Martin, Spencer Winters and Carl Wessler. Art by Rube Grossman, Jim Tyer, Irving Dressler, Tony Loeb, Bill Hudson, Teddie Hudson and Carl Wessler. Funny-animal mayhem from Creston, later an imprint of legendary independent publisher ACG. Nickie the tiger is mortified after his stripes disappear; Piggy Peepwhistle (who looks just like Porky Pig) and The Burn-Em-Up Boys get involved in the Race of the Century with Foxy Foo; Shifty and Sly, the Fox brothers, convince Lambie-Pie Lion to prove his courage by exploring a haunted house. Pedro the Rip-Snortin' Rooster; Nickie No-Stripes; Abadaba the Groundhog; The Burn-Em-Up Boys starring Piggy Peepwhistle; The Ghost Hunter; The Treasure Hunt; Homer Horse Rides Again!; Roy the Bold; Swifty Takes the Cake; Buzzy Beaver's Reformation; Judge Hoot Owl. 60 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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An introduction to the concepts and morality of Christianity in simple terms, as well as virtues such as honesty and self-esteem. The first of the Kiddie Christian Comics series geared for younger readers. Story, art and cover by Al Hartley. 32 pages. Cover price 39¢ Cover price $0.39.

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by J.C. Tyler & Ralph Tedesco 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf' gets the Grimm Fairy Tales treatment in this can't-miss issue. When a young boy is assaulted by the town outcast, his family and neighbors are hell bent on getting swift justice, even if it means dealing it out themselves. But things aren't always as they seem, and the boy they thought they knew isn't what he appears to be. But by the time they realize the error of their ways, it's much too late to undo the horrible act they've committed. A new teacher with her own unique powers is on hand to teach a lesson about the ugly side of human nature, and Sela's world is about to undergo a major change that isn't for the better. Cover price $2.99.

Midtown Comics Exclusive Limited Edition. Limited to 500 copies. by J.C. Tyler & Ralph Tedesco 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf' gets the Grimm Fairy Tales treatment in this can't-miss issue. When a young boy is assaulted by the town outcast, his family and neighbors are hell bent on getting swift justice, even if it means dealing it out themselves. But things aren't always as they seem, and the boy they thought they knew isn't what he appears to be. But by the time they realize the error of their ways, it's much too late to undo the horrible act they've committed. A new teacher with her own unique powers is on hand to teach a lesson about the ugly side of human nature, and Sela's world is about to undergo a major change that isn't for the better.

Midtown Comics Exclusive Limited SKETCH Edition. Limited to 500 copies. by J.C. Tyler & Ralph Tedesco 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf' gets the Grimm Fairy Tales treatment in this can't-miss issue. When a young boy is assaulted by the town outcast, his family and neighbors are hell bent on getting swift justice, even if it means dealing it out themselves. But things aren't always as they seem, and the boy they thought they knew isn't what he appears to be. But by the time they realize the error of their ways, it's much too late to undo the horrible act they've committed. A new teacher with her own unique powers is on hand to teach a lesson about the ugly side of human nature, and Sela's world is about to undergo a major change that isn't for the better.

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Comic featuring the humorous misadventures of the mighty but not-so-great (mentally) warrior named Groo. This issue features "The Two Doors" in which we learn why a town has two entrances into it, which of course, has to do with Groo! Story and art credits: Sergio Aragonés. Cover price $1.25.

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Written by Steve Gerber Art and cover by Brian Hurtt With Ethan stuck in solitary, the aftershocks of his super-powered feats continue to shake B-block, as hardened gangbangers feel real fear for the first time. All the power and none of the responsibility ? behind bars! On sale Aug 4 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

Promotional comic for the Kasco animal feed company. Its another fun school day at Kittys Kindergarten as she teaches her chicken pupils about the 17 common diseases they are susceptible to, from ophalitis to gape worms, and the cleansing properties of Kasco Flushing Mash. – Paul Gravett, The Worlds Weirdest Comic Books. Produced by Bill Woggon the same year as his first Katy Keene work. 28 pages. No cover price; promotional giveaway.

Add to cart CGC 2.5 $135.00 View scans Paper: Off white Slab: See item notes Cover detached. Inner well not fully sealed, book appears unaffected and secure. Significant front/back scuff(s). Label #0128229001

Cover by Joe Musial. Edited by Ruth Plumly Thompson (sometimes credited as Jo King). Stories and art by William Ritt, Clarence Gray, Brandon Walsh, Nicholas Afonsky, Carl Anderson, Jack Burnley, R. J. Scott, Eddie Sullivan, Charlie Schmidt, Lee Falk, Phil Davis, E. C. Segar, George Clarke, Lou Hanlon, George McManus, Otto Soglow, Eddie Rickenbacker, Clayton Knight, Ed Anthony, Romer Grey, Charles Flanders, Ruth Plumly Thompson, Don Moore and Alex Raymond. Pioneering comics publisher David McKay presents an anthology series featuring reprints of King Features Syndicate comic strips. Mandrake the Magician and Lothar continue their adventures with the circus folk. Brick Bradford; Little Annie Rooney; Henry; Sport Features; Scott's Scrapbook; Radio Patrol; Mandrake the Magician; Thimble Theatre; Flash Gordon; The G-Man; Rosie's Beau; Bringing Up Father; The Little King; Ace Drummond; Ted Towers, Animal Master; King of the Royal Mounted. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Septmeber 11, 1983. The Sunday comic strips in comic book form: Ripley's Believe It or Not, Tarzan (script by Don Kraar, art by Gray Morrow), Prince Valiant (by John Cullen Murphy), Mutt & Jeff (by Al Smith), Geech (by Jerry Bittle), Dick Tracy (by Dick Locher and Max Collins), Cathy (by Cathy Guisewite), The Phantom (script by Lee Falk, art by Sy Barry), Brenda Starr Reporter (by Dale Messick, Ramona Fradon, and Sutter), Steve Canyon (by Milton Caniff), Gasoline Alley (by Dick Moores), Alley Oop (by Dave Graue), Henry (by Don Trachte), Andy Capp (by Reginald Smythe), Frank and Ernest (art by Thaves), Doctor Smock (by Geo. Lemont), Speedwalker Private Eye, Bringing Up Father (by Frank Fletcher), The Wizard of Id (by Brant Parker and Johnny Hart), B.C. (by Johnny Hart), They'll Do It Every Time, Dennis the Menace (by Hank Ketcham), Mark Trail (by Dodd and Elrod), Crock (by Bill Rechin and Don Wilder), Marmaduke (by Brad Anderson), The Lockhorns (by Bill Hoest), and The Small Society (by Brickman). 24-page, 7-in. x 11-in., full color comic strip newspaper inserts.

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Stories and art by Connie Rasinski, Inez Karma, Howie Post and Bill Hudson of the Jason Comic Art studio. Funny-animal comics from Spotlight Publishers. Heroic drone Bee-29 leads his hive in an attack against Japanese forces during World War II, in an unusual mix of kids' humor and WWII propaganda. Private Pinto loses his girlfriend Lulu to the Sarge when she visits their Army base, but then Pinto learns Lulu is really a Nazi spy in drag. Mervin the Magician (a lion) copes with hecklers while performing his magic act. Bee-29; Private Pinto; Mervin the Magician; Goo Goo the Ghost; Giggles; Lester Lamb. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Stunt Stint," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Hy Eisman; Archie and Betty are stunt doubles for a Lavish Studios in the 1920's. You don't need drugs public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Mall Mania," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan Parent and Dagger; Esmeralda hates shopping at the mall and uses her magic to create mischief. "Operation Education," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; The Pussycats enroll in summer school. Archie's Club News. "Decisions Decisions," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie goes grocery shopping for his mother and can't decide what to buy. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.95.

What better way to celebrate the season than with the story of Christ's birth, told from the perspective of the children involved in the event--the shepherd boy, a child who accompanied the Magi, and the daughter of the Innkeeper that turned Christ's parents away. Written by Louise Simonson. Art by Mary Wilshire and Bill Anderson. Cover by Mary Wilshire. Cover price $2.99.

Written by Demetrios Manousos, Art by Addison Burbank. Catechetical Guild giveaway, square binding, 68 pages, no number, The Woman of the Promise and Mother of Us All rebound, 1950.

1st printing. By Mattias Adolfsson. For the first time in North America, brilliant Swedish illustrator Mattias Adolfsson's incredibly lush sketchbook illustrations are collected in a facsimile Moleskine edition. Adolfsson, in between assignments for the New York Times, videogame design, children's books, and other major publications, spends his time filling untold Moleskines with intricate and beautifully detailed drawings of whatever strikes his fancy. From hot-rod spaceships to rocket-fueled fountain pens, from rococo robots to Richard-Scary-gone-berserk cityscapes, Adolfsson uses his imagination to create everything mad scientists the world-over have yet to begin dreaming up. Includes a special introduction from The Comics Reporter's Tom Spurgeon. Softcover, 128 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: May or may NOT include back cover sash. Cover price $16.99.

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Written by Jason Aaron. Art and Cover by Ron Garney. Ira Wrath is ready to pull the trigger on the last remaining member of his family, and bring the story of his bloodline to a violent end. 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.50.

Help your child enjoy and review basic skills such as phonics, spelling, writing, reading, and arithmetic. Disney characters well guide the student with simplified directions and helpful hints. In this edition your child will be reviewed in addition and subtraction. 68 pages, color cover with black and white interiors, 8-1/8 in X 10-3/4in. Cover price $1.25.

The world's mightiest mouse defends Mouseville from danger - mostly cats - in the comic-book adventures of the Terrytoons animated superhero. In a four-part epic adventure, Mighty Mouse must join forces with his enemies The Claw and Professor Ohm to battle the invading bat-winged cats from the planet Saturn. But one of his new allies plots to betray them by forming an alliance with the Saturnians. Heckle and Jeckle seek a way to profit from Dimwit's new magic tricks. Painted cover by an unknown artist. The Raiders From Saturn; Sourpuss; Farmer Gray; Terry Bears: Off to the City; Heckle & Jeckle: Dimwit's Magic. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Circa 1950, no price or date. Distributed by Mier & Frank Co. Mother Goose, Santa Claus, Little Bo Peep and others have a Christmas adventure.

Double Midnight Comics Retailer Exclusive Variant. Cover by Sara Richard. (W) Bobby Curnow (A) Brenda Hickley It's almost Hearth's Warming Eve, and the Apple family is busy at work preparing an array of tasty apple treats for all of Ponyville. But when a mysterious creature starts ruining their crop, Applejack sets out to find out who's behind this tomfoolery! Who, or what, is the SASS SQUASH??

February 1974. Strange Sex. A romance comic illustrated by Joe Orlando; sober musings on sex by William S. Burroughs and Terry Southern; a spoof of National Lampoon magazine for gay people. Stories and art by Michael O'Donoghue, Frank Springer (as Francis Hollidge), Sean Kelly, M. K. Brown, Tony Hendra, Larry Hama, Alan Kupperberg, Gahan Wilson, Jeff Jones, Shary Flenniken, Vaughn Bode, Byron Preiss and Ralph Reese, Michael Gross, Henry Beard and Doug Kenney. Plus letters from the editors, cartoons, and Foto Funnies. Mature readers. Cover price $0.80.

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March 1976. March Issue. A Star Trek spoof illustrated by Alan Kupperberg; Terry Gilliams guide to being as funny as Monty Python. Stories and art by Frank Springer, P. J. O'Rourke, Tony Hendra, Gahan Wilson, Shary Flenniken, Bobby London, Byron Preiss and Berni Wrightson, Howard Chaykin, M.K. Brown, Willy Murphy and Doug Kenney. Plus letters from the editors, cartoons, and Foto Funnies. Mature readers. Cover by Rick Meyerowitz. Cover price $1.00.

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August 1985. Special all True Facts issue. Also includes stories and art by Shary Flenniken, Gahan Wilson, Rick Geary, B. K. Taylor and M.K. Brown. Mature readers. 92 pages. Cover price $2.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Taiyo Matsumoto. A science-fiction thriller set in a powerfully imagined multi-cultural future, No. 5 is the latest work from the acclaimed creator of the Black and White comics series, Taiyo Matsumoto. All of this is rendered in Matsumoto's characteristic arresting, surreal art style, a unique combination of European comics and Japanese pace and storytelling. The result is a comic that attacks the mind as well as the senses, and explains why Taiyo Matsumoto is currently one of the most highly regarded young comics artists in Japan. The "No. 5" in question is one of a series of super-powered global security guardians. But when No. 5 goes off on his own, the other guardians must track him down... but he won't go down without a fight! With No. 5, Matsumoto has imagined a complex geopolitical backdrop for his characters, and will keep you guessing. Softcover, 152 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.