Comic books in 'Toys'

Written by Dave Olbrich and R.A. Jones, Art by Mike Deodato and Tom O'Connor, Cover art by Dan Day. 32 Pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Coloring/activity book containing stories, puzzles, and more. No date, estimated from the first half of the twentieth century. 9.75 x 14.5; partial color; 20 pages on newsprint with heavy card-stock covers.

Santa's Play Book (undated, circa 1950) is a promotional comic distributed by various department stores. All features activities for children. Full color, 6-1/8-in. x 10-1/2-in., all newsprint, publisher unknown.

Santas Toys (1947) is a promotional comic book published by K.K. Publications, Inc. 14 pages, full color, 7-in. x 10.25-in., newsprint, with no cover price.

March 6, 1954. The classic magazine featuring current event articles, editorials, human interest pieces, humor, illustrations, a letter column, poetry, single-panel gag cartoons, and stories by the leading writers of the time. In this issue: Communist GIs; failing schools; tax collectors; and more. Wildroot Cream-Oil ad featuring Fearless Fosdick by Al Capp. Cover by Norman Rockwell. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; part black and white, part color; 116 pages on white paper. Cover price $0.15.

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"Christmas Stalkings!" Story and art by Erik Larsen. Former police officer Dragon fights to make the world a better place. When Santa Claus goes missing it's up to the World's Greatest Superhero to fill in for the Fat, Jolly Old Elf in order to save Christmas! While the REST of the world's heroes franticly search for the missing gift-giver, the Savage One prepares for the busiest night of his life! Can Christmas be saved and order restored? Who knows?! This is the Savage Dragon - the book where darned near anything can happen! You're guess is as good as mine! A soppy, sentimental self-contained issue celebrating the holiday. Fun for the whole family. A great jumping-on place for new readers. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Unwanted: Part 3 of 4 - Written by JASON AARON Art by R.M. GUERA Cover by JOCK Dash Bad Horse and his ex-girlfriend have both worked hard to get their lives in order, but now they may be torn apart again by the one thing that's a bane for them both: Family. 32 pg, FC, MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Warren Ellis. Art and Covers by Jacen Burrows. John Cain is a hard man. Years of working Homicide would do that to anyone. But when he has to tell a family about the horrific death of their daughter, it becomes emotionally overwhelming. Today, he found out the young girl was tortured, mutilated and beaten for weeks on end, and somehow still alive when the killer disassembled her to fit into boxes. It was the first crime from a man teaching himself to become a monster. And he liked it. Cain will find the killer using any means necessary. And the killer will not get away with it. Whatever happens. How much of a monster do you have to become to hunt monsters? A crime novel in six issues by Warren Ellis & Jacen Burrows. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.95.

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Written by Warren Ellis. Art and Cover by Jacen Burrows. Writing maestro Warren Ellis and artist extraordinaire Jacen Burrows are together again for this major new series! Launching this Fall, the six issue Scars series promises to be one of the greatest Ellis works yet and this ultra-cheap sampler is a perfect way to get a sneak peek months before the first issue is released. He's a cop trying to deal with the extremes of homicide detail and the realities of the chaotic world he works in, who finally falls on a case that doesn't fit into his coping mechanism. A case that speaks directly to the one question he's tried never to ask himself. How much of a monster do you have to become in order to stop one? This special sampler shows six sequential pages of the series as well as an all-new four-page essay from Ellis. 12 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $0.75.

Painted cover by Terry Beatty. Stories and art by Dennis Druktenis, Kent Daluga, Andi Brooks, Dr. Lady, Dr. Maniac, David Albaugh, Jeff Kurta, Daniel Bryan Johnston, Fritz Frisling, Charles Bucklin, Ron Dale, Chris Fellner, Ronn Foss, David McRobie, Maximillian Meehan, Brian Moran, Tom Nordlie, Jason Pankoke, Paul Parla, Donna Guinaw, Rich Insalaco, Louis Jaime, Daniel Roebuck, Leland Cobb, Andrew Goldfarb, Ken Knudsen, Scott Pensak, Michael Robichaud, Bill Schelly and Terry Beatty. Publisher Dennis Druktenis and other lifelong monster fans celebrate the creatures of classic horror and sci-fi cinema with still photos and fond memories. This issue ranges from classics like The Bride of Frankenstein to Z-movie greats like Return of the Ape Man. Also, tips on collecting and preserving monster memorabilia, and an interview with monster artist Bill Schelly. Evil of Frankenstein; Westmore Legacy; When Monsters Were Real and Glowed in the Dark!; Monster Memories of Dark Shadows; Godzilla 1995; Scary Secret Photo; The X From Outer Space; Scare TV; Sven-News; Return of the Ape Man; Tarantula vs. the Spider; Bill Schelly Interview; Doctor of Doom; The Fiends Behind the Face of Dr Terror; History Index Price Guide to Monster Magazines; What Ever Happened to Monster Mania; Collection Protection; Why Mint Condition Monster Collectibles Aren't Any Better Than the Beat Up Ones; Rare Scare Photos From the Scarebook of Paul Parla: the Men in the Monster Suits; The House of Dark Shadows; Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman; The Bloody Vampire; Munster, Go Home!; The Bride of Frankenstein; Scare News. 8-in. x 11-in., 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

Cover by Terry Beatty. Stories and art by Dennis Druktenis, Jerry Jasinski, Jeff Kurta, Tom Deschamps, Kim Justice, Rick Stoner, Mark Mawston, Mark Schaefer, Terry Beatty, Gary Dorst, Allan Koszowski, Paul Russak, Ken Kwilinski, Kent Daluga, Terry Murray, Michael Modjeski, Joe Cashley and Brock McDaniel. Publisher Dennis Druktenis and other lifelong monster fans celebrate the creatures of classic horror and sci-fi cinema with still photos and fond memories. This special focuses on stills from classic 1950s monster movies, from classics like Creature from the Black Lagoon and Gorgo to Z-movie greats like From Hell It Came and Robot Monster. Also, the history of Scary Monsters Magazine; and the Harryhausen classic Jason and the Argonauts. Terrific cover by Terry Beatty. Monster Memories; History of Scary Monsters Magazine; Outer Limits Memories; Universal Monsters; Scary Monster Models (Dracula); Stop-Motion Hero Captures Hollywood's Golden Fleece (Ray Harryhausen). 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

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#3 - 1995 yearbook. Cover price $7.95.

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#9 - 2001 yearbook. Cover price $7.95.

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Red Logo Edition (Coupon Edition). Limited to 5,000 individually numbered copies. Plot by Eric Shefferman. Script by John Riley. Art by Franchesco and Michael Halbleib. Full color, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Cover price $2.50.

German-American newspaper from Chicago, Illinois, 1894. Features political cartoons, gag cartoons, illustrations, jokes, and games. All in German. Non-stapled paper folds to 8 pages, 8-1/2" x 11-1/2".

The International Journal of Imaginative Modelling and Special Effects. House on Haunted Hill, The Matrix, Space: 1999, Space: Above and Beyond, Lost in Space, reviews, and more. 8-1/4 in. x 11-5/8 in.; part black and white, part color; 52 pages on slick paper. Cover price $7.95.

Articles and price listings for Star Wars action figures, Star Wars game cards, Star Trek action figures, Star Trek trading cards, X-Files collectibles, Buffy the Vampire Slayer collectibles, Spawn collectibles, and miscellaneous science fiction collectibles. 8-in. x 10.75-in.; full color; 80 pages. Cover price $4.99.

Articles and price listings for Star Wars action figures, Star Wars game cards, Star Wars trading cards, Star Wars comics, Star Trek game cards, Star Trek comics, Star Trek action figures, Star Trek trading cards, X-Files collectibles, Buffy the Vampire Slayer collectibles, Spawn collectibles, and miscellaneous science fiction collectibles. 8-in. x 10.75-in.; full color; 72 pages. Cover price $4.99.

99 Greatest Star Wars Collectibles. Articles and price listings for Star Wars action figures, game cards, trading cards, and comics; Star Trek game cards, comics, action figures, and trading cards; X-Files collectibles; Buffy the Vampire Slayer collectibles; Spawn collectibles; and miscellaneous science fiction collectibles. 8-in. x 10.75-in.; full color; 72 pages. Cover price $4.99.

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November 1989. The Monthly SF and Fantasy Newsmagazine. Book and publishing news and reviews. World SF Convention report with lots of photos. Frederik Pohl column. David Brian cover painting. 8-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 42 pages on white paper. Cover price $2.25.

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Fifteen years after the events in the "Scout" series, Scout is taking care of and training children in "Down in the Bottom." Script by and art by Timothy Truman. Issue also has "Indian Country – A Journey Through the Southwest in a Rented Ford Taurus" by Timothy Truman. Cover price $1.95.

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It's the riverboat queen battling Yuma and his river pirates and Scout and his children are caught right in between them in "Big River." Script by Timothy Truman and art by Timothy Truman & Tim Harkins. Issue also has "Tales of the Apache – Chapter Two: He Finds Power. Cover price $1.95.

Warren Kremer cover. Contains funny children's stories. In order of appearance: "Spike McCoy"; "All-Star Al"; "Stupie"; "L'il Dan'l Boone"; "The Whiz Kids, Nip and Tuck"; "Andy and His Airplane"; "Lambie Pie"; and "Stupie, What a Relief!". "The Scream Kids, Sports Experts" text story by Joe Blair. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Featuring: 2 page Abel framing sequence "Secrets of Haunted House" written by Cary Burkett and drawn by Howard Bender & Tony DeZuniga; 6 page story "Something Strange about Charlotte" written by Carl Wessler and drawn by Romeo Tanghal & Bob Smith; 1 page Abel story "Abel's Fables" by Dave Manak; half page text story "Thank You for the Days" written by Robin Snyder? (as RS); 8 page Mister E story "The Were-Witch of Boston" written by Bob Rozakis & Laura Rozakis (research) and drawn by Dan Spiegle; 8 page Abel story "The Crystal Crack'd" written by Jack C. Harris and drawn by Rodin Rodriguez. Cover by Rich Buckler & Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.50.

Cover art by Harry G. Peter. Racketeers Kidnap Miss Santa Claus starring Wonder Woman, script by William Moulton Marston [signed as Charles Moulton], art by Harry G. Peter; When Wonder Woman decides to play Santa Claus for some children who have lost all hope, she never would believe it would lead her up against a gang of gold thieves. The Story of Sir Francis Drake--Picture Stories From American History, script by M. C. Gaines, art by Don Cameron. Treasure For Ten Cents starring Little Boy Blue, art by Frank Harry. Henry M. Stanley starring Flying Colors, script and art by John M. Jenks. Vandals Desecrate Churches starring Gay Ghost, art by Jon L. Blummer. Meet Mr. Waffles starring Wildcat, art by Joe Gallagher. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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created, written, and illustrated by SERGIO ARAGONÉS Sergio is back! In this follow-up to the wildly successful Louder Than Words, Sergio does what he does best: twenty-four pages of wordless comics that take on everything from the battle of the sexes, to raising kids, to ... Mexican revolutionaries?! Done in the style that made Sergio famous and MAD Magazine funny, this series is a must-have for anyone who has ever even chuckled! Cover price $2.99.

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created, written, & illustrated by SERGIO ARAGONÉS Dark Horse continues to present the finest in humor comics with the master of pantomime-on-paper, one of the most beloved cartoonists in the world. Sergio Aragones, winner of the coveted Ruben Award and numerous Eisner and Harvey Awards and forty-year veteran of Mad magazine, serves up another helping of hilarity as only he can. Actions Speak is Sergio from cover to cover, gag after gag. It'll leave you speechless! b&w, 24 pg (4 of 6) Cover price $2.99.

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(W/A) Sergio Aragonés Along with Sergio's usual MAD-ness, the consummate cartoonist crafts three enthralling tales: a brilliant pantomime entitled 'The Piano; an exploration of the dreaded guillotine; and a recounting of his experiences in Antarctica! Cover price $3.50.

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(W) Jason M. Burns (A/CA) Amy Mebberson Sunny Day! Chase the clouds away as Sesame Street comes to comics for the first time! Join Elmo, Big Bird, Grover, Cookie Monster, and all of your favorites in this fantastic first issue! Featured this issue, Elmo decides to become a superhero, but he doesn't have any powers! It will be up to the always lovable Super Grover to teach Elmo that he can have any superpowers he wants, because he already has the greatest superpower - imagination! Available with 5 interlocking covers. Cover price $3.99.

Special Numbers Issue with text in both English and Spanish. 7-in. x 10.25-in.; full color; 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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"Sex to Sexty: Wood Pile!" Men's Magazine with adult jokes and cartoons. 64 pages, text, with B&W illustrations Cover price $1.50.

"Sex to Sexty: Cheek to Cheek!" Men's Magazine with adult jokes and cartoons. 64 pages, text, with B&W illustrations Cover price $1.50.

"A Piece of Rag...A Hank of Hair!" Written by Robert Kanigher. Art by Russ Heath. Cover by Joe Kubert. Never forget the young innocents caught in the agony of war! Includes the back-up tale "The Pied Piper of Peril!" 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

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Shade answers the riddle of the Dealey Plaza Sphinx...but does he learn the identity of JFK's assassin? Written by Peter Milligan, with art by Chris Bachalo and Mark Pennington. Painted cover by Brendan McCarthy. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

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Stories by Mike Curtis. Art by G. Raymond Eddy and Charlie Wise, plus a pinup by Shea Ryan. Cover by Stan Sakai. The adventures of Shanda, an anthropomorphic panda girl with real-world problems. Terri realizes shes pregnant; Richard asks Terri and Shanda to move in with him. Cover by Sakai of Usagi Yojimbo. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.75.

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Stories by Mike Curtis. Art by Michele Light and Carl Gafford, plus a pinup by Ed Garcia. Cover by Michele Light. The adventures of Shanda, an anthropomorphic panda girl with real-world problems. Richard and Pandora explain their complicated relationship; Pandora hooks up with Terri; Shanda speculates about Bert and Ernie. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.75.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Mike Sagara. The Politics of Fanboys article by Ben Dunn; inside front cover indicia page editorial; criticizes use of "fanboy" as a derogatory term. Christmas Presence, script by Mike Curtis, art by Charles Ettinger; most of the cast have a Christmas party; a prowler is caught outside the house; Mr. Pakderm has a heart attack. Ghost of a Chance, script by Robert Teague, pencils by Mike Curtis (breakdowns) and Frank Gembeck Jr., inks by Frank Gembeck Jr.; Scotty Bob meets the theatre's ghost. Shanda the Panda Mystery Science Theater 3000 spoof by Andrew Thompson. Shanda the Panda illustration by Taral Wayne. Back cover ad for Giant Shanda Animal #1. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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Stories by Mike Curtis. Art by Shelley Pfleger and Chris Berdoz. The adventures of Shanda, an anthropomorphic panda girl with real-world problems. Richard learns that his birth father is still alive, and returns home to confront his family. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

By Various. VIZ Media's monthly manga magazine, Shojo Beat, offers vast quantities of serialized shojo manga appearing in the United States for the first time. In addition to tons of beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from well-known manga creators, Shojo Beat offers quality editorial on Japanese trends, art, news, fashion, and culture, plus interviews, how-tos, and more! Shojo Beat is a hip, fun, informative read that will appeal to newbies and manga fans alike. In this issue: Mary Weather - Blue-Blooded Beauty; 50 Best Ways to Spend Your Summer - 13 Must-Read Books, 6 Fun Destinations, 14 Cool Online Hangouts, 4 Great Games, and Tons More; The Greatest American Superheroines of All Time. Plus: Six Visual Dramas, with an Exclusive Manga Preview of Skip Beat! Also: Win concert tickets, airfare and accommodation! T+ Rating. Cover price $5.99.

Volume 2, Issue 7. One of the world's biggest comics, containing the original manga versions of some of the most popular anime ever made! Each issue includes tons of full-color info on toys, CCGs, video games and anime, plus amazing manga stories! In this issue: First look at Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie. Plus: Exclusive Dragon Ball pin-up. Also: Vote for your favorite Shaman King character. And: Enter the Hunt for Dr. Pepper contest, win great prizes. Magazine, 352 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $4.99.

The World's Most Popular Manga! One of the world's biggest comics, containing the original manga versions of some of the most popular anime ever made! Each issue includes tons of full-color info. On toys, CCGs, video games, and anime, plus amazing manga stories! Yu-Gi-Oh!: Over 60 Pages! As "Dark Master" Bakura makes his last-ditch effort to kill the player-characters, the fate of Yugi and his friends rests on a single die roll! Shaman King: Over 60 Pages! Yoh fights an army of skeletons and their master, the mad necromancer Faust VIII! Dragon Ball Z: Cell vs. Goku! Will their battle tear the entire Earth apart? Naruto: The final question of the Junior Ninja Selection Exam is revealed - but with a catch. If Naruto and his friends can't answer it, they lose the chance to become ninja... for the rest of their lives! Yu Yu Hakusho: The Underworld sends Yusuke and Kuwabara to rescue a beautiful ice spirit from a greedy millionaire. But to do it, they'll have to take down the demonic bodyguards known as the Brokers of Darkness! One Piece: Pirate chefs? Why not? Luffy and his new pirate crew face off against the seafaring Three Cooks! Hikaru No Go: Settling in to their respective middle schools, Hikaru and Akira continue to practice their Go skills. For Hikaru, Go is becoming an interesting hobby to learn more about. For Akira, practice makes perfect... or does it? (CAUT: 3) b&w, 352pg$4.99 Cover price $4.99.

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Stories by Reggie Byers and Andrew C. Murphy. Art by Reggie Byers and Andrew C. Murphy. Cover by Reggie Byers and Andrew C. Murphy. Martial-arts expert Kyoko Shidara is Shuriken, an early entry in both the Amerimanga and warrior woman trends that would explode over the next few decades. Shuriken finds danger during a visit to a carnival. In the backup story, a man realizes he is the son of the Goddess Koltos. Fellow indie comic stars Cerebus, Usagi Yojimbo and Pokey the horse appear on the cover as carnival prizes. Maximum Trouble; Firebringer. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Cover by Joe Simon. Stories and art by Paul Laikin, Bill Majeski, Bob Heit, Lynn Lichty, Jim Atkins, Louise Miller, Fred Wolfe, Al Kaufman, Bill Robinson, Bob Taylor, B. Wiseman, Don Orehek, Charles Rodrigues and Joe Simon. One of the more successful MAD mimics, created by comics legend Joe Simon, featuring an array of comedic talent. "Hewfred Publications" was the publisher during this run. Humorous looks at medicine and college culture. Spoofs of The Mod Squad, and the crime films The Thomas Crown Affair and The Detective. Ad spoofs, cartoons, and a send-up of high school yearbooks, four years before the National Lampoon yearbook spoof. New Drugs for Hippies; Clod Squad; Rebuilding Our Cities; The Ensicklopedia of Classic College Stories; The Thomas Crown Affair; The Defective; Sicknificant News of the Week; Future Advances in Medicine; The Poisoned Pen of Rodrigues; Second Class; High School Yearbook. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.