Comic books in 'Museum', graded by CBCS

by Various "The Monster Museum": Seeking inspiration for Chuck's comic books, Archie and Chuck visit the town's new "Monster Museum." It is filled with monster movie memorabilia... or at least it was, as the boys find out when they arrive to find a real live crime scene there! Meanwhile, Nancy feels so neglected she starts wearing "goth" outfits! Can Chuck help recover the museum's missing merchandise... and will he recover his original, non-goth girlfriend, too? Plus, supermodel Katy Keene in another all-new tale! "May I Have This Dance?": Katy's sister MacKenzie has a crush, but her crush has designs on Katy! Can MacKenzie find a way to swing the subject back around to herself? It's love in the "fashion lane" as only Archie Comics can deliver! 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Stories and art by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Roy Crane, V. T. Hamlin, Chester Gould, J. R. Williams, Frank Frollo, Al McWilliams, John Coleman Burroughs, Hal Forrest, Walt Spouse, C. D. Small, Hugh Harman, and Win Smith. The Funnies presented reprints of classic comic strips, including Roy Crane's influential Captain Easy, alongside original material. John Carter and the captive princess Dejah Thoris are taken to the capital city of the savage Green Martians, in the official comic-strip adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' A Princess of Mars. John Carter art by John Coleman Burroughs, son of Edgar Rice Burroughs. Cowboy hero Tex Ritter is framed for murder after he dresses as Santa for Christmas, and another Santa commits the crime, in an adaptation of the 1939 Western movie Down the Wyoming Trail. Plus a text story featuring Dick Tracy. In This Corner; Gene Autry: Frameup; John Carter Warlord of Mars; Salesman Sam; Alley Oop; Funnie Bone Riddle Page; Bosko; Lightning Jim; Out Our Way; Four Aces; Dick Tracy at Homeville; Carnival; Our Boarding House; The Crime Busters; This Curious World; Oz; Captain Easy; Tom Beatty: The Black Widow. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Anthology comic which features spooky and suspenseful stories relating to ghosts and other mysteries from the beyond. This issue features "Command from the Grave," "The King of the Dead," "Fowler's Light," and "A Castle to Keep." Issue also has "The Disappointed Ghost" one-page text feature and a one-page "Strange Happenings" feature. Story and art credits: Unknown. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Antholog comic which features spooky and suspenseful stories relating to ghosts and other mysteries from the beyond. This issue reprints stories from issue number 16, "Command from the Grave," "The King of the Dead," "Fowler's Light," and "A Castle is to Keep." Issue also has "The Disappointed Ghost" one-page text feature. Story and art credits: Unknown. October 1973. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Limited 1 in 10 Variant Cover by Alberto Muriel (W) Erik Burnham (A) Evan Shaner While Egon Spengler and Roger Baugh are on their journey into the mind of Melnitz, we pick up with Venkman, Stantz, and Kylie Griffin off the eastern coast of Long Island, where they seek out a spectral ship that first sank sometime in the 1860s! And where is Winston in all this? VEGAS, BABY! Cover price $3.99.

Phantom Variant. (W/A/CA) Mike Kunkel THE INDEPENDENT ALL-AGES SMASH HEROBEAR AND THE KID RETURNS! It's Picture Day at Tyler's school, and naturally he's forgotten! But before Tyler can pick his good side, he has to sneak out of class with his best friend Herobear to stop an attack on the Simpleton Bridge from the mysterious Von Klon and his Sub-of-Doom! ...and he better not lose his hall pass in the process. Don't miss as creator Mike Kunkel relaunches his Eisner-award winning creation at KaBOOM! with a brand new original adventure! Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Ruben Moreira. "Ghost Writer!," art by Leonard Starr; Ralph Desmond writes novels which are dictated to him by the ghost of his 17th century ancestor. "Man of Evil!," pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley; Eddie Bascomb escapes from prison and finds shelter with professor Judson Lamont. "The Strange Faces of Death!," art by Ruben Moreira; Elmo Hackett, collector of death masks of people who died unnatural deaths, leads the reader through his exhibition. "The Oldest Magic in the World" article; Accounts of magic rings and good luck charms. "Spirit's Revenge!," art by Nick Cardy; The magician Carlton Van Dru claims to have powers of real magic; Scorned by his unbelieving colleagues, Van Dru swears revenge. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Kubert. Featuring: 1 page House of Mystery introduction drawn by Romeo Tanghal; 10 page story "The Long Arm of the Law" written by David Michelinie (as Barry Jameson) and drawn by Irwin Hasen & Danny Bulanadi; 5 page story "Slave of the Pharaoh" written by Bill Kelley and drawn by Ernie Patricio; 1 page Cain's Game Room filler by Dave Manak; 8 page story "The Man Who Died Tomorrow" written by Carl Wessler and drawn by Lee Elias. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.50.

Featuring: "The Mystery of Cell #4261" drawn by Jim Mooney; "The Bad Luck Charms" drawn by Bernard Baily; "The Three Prophecies" drawn by Jack Kirby; "The Mystery of the Martian Menu" drawn by Mort Meskin and George Roussos. Plus, the text story "Ghosts on Parade" written by George Kashdan. Also, a gag tale by Henry Boltinoff. Cover by Jack Kirby. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

B&W, 24 pages, standard paper stock, cardstock cover, 6.25-in. x 9-in. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

UNBAGGED and may or may not come with DVD. By Jan Lucanus, Jan C. Childress, Boffey, Banyan Williamson-Masuda, Antonio Rojo and Antonio Garovillo. A storm is brewing. The powerful beauty, Justine Acela, head of the mega-company AcelaCorp, and her newly-formed Acela Fight Team want more than to merely enter the growing Retribution Industry -- they must dominate it! Meanwhile, riding high on their pop-superstar status, the whole team at Justice-For-Hire, Inc. prepare for their next covert mission. But Louisa voices concerns that E & I's high-profile lifestyle could create the perfect storm! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Decapitation cover pencils by Carl Burgos. Stories by unknown. Art by Don Rico, Joe Sinnott, Chuck Winter, Bob McCarthy, Mike Sekowsky, Matt Fox and Louis Zansky. Sometimes "Modern Art" can be too modern! Don't miss this tale with art by Don Rico. Also in this issue: "The Most Hated Man in the World" with art by Joe Sinnott; "What's Going on Here?" with art by Chuck Winter; "Someone Isn't There" with art by Bob McCarthy; "The Dead of Winter" with art by Mike Sekowsky and Matt Fox; and 2-page text story "The Birdmen!" with art by Louis Zansky, reprinted from Venus (1948 Marvel) #17 (original title: "The Madmen of Mogan"). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Race Chase," inks by Martin Epp; Jughead has a secret plan to avoid Ethel's grasp during the school's annual Sadie Hawkins-style race. "Clue to the Crime," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Martin Epp; Reggie tries to frame Jughead for a series of school vandalism incidents. "Hocus Focus," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Martin Epp; In his zeal to win a school photo contest and the twenty-five dollar cash prize, Jughead inadvertently ruins everyone else's entry. Bendix ad with Archie. "Get the Point?" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "The 'In' Crowd", script by Frank Doyle, inks by Martin Epp; Veronica makes a propaganda film against Jughead on behalf of United Girls Against Jughead and shows it to the other boys. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

by Various 'Sneaking & Snacking': Banished from the Lodge's high class party, Jughead waits in the bushes with a sack, waiting to catch the food Archie tosses out the window! Little does he know a robber is also waiting, hoping to capture the valuables his accomplice tosses out the window! 'Eyesore': A new shirt from his aunt sends Jughead's friends reeling... must be that hypnotic circular pattern! 'Alias... the Claw!': Here's a story that will really 'grab' you - always on the lookout for new ways to be lazy, Jughead buys a spring-loaded claw! Cover price $2.25.

Cover by Jose Holder (W) Chris Ryall, Tom Waltz (A) Jose Holder It's Halloween, the KISS KIDS' favorite time of the year, so expect ghost stories involving Phantoms of the Park, Creatures of the Night, Flaming Youths and much more. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Jolly Blackburn. This multiple award-winning comic magazine features the hilarious misadventures of a group of gamers (the Knights) and their friends, along with useful D&D, HackMaster, and other articles for gamers, from a gamer's perspective. It's a slice of (fantasy) life in strips, articles, reviews and features, and a wonderful celebration of the gaming culture! Cover price $4.99.

The Sunday comic strips in comic book form: Hi and Lois (by Mort Walker and Dik Browne), Mark Trail (by Dodd and Elrod), Beetle Bailey (by Mort Walker), The Born Loser (by Art Sansom), Hagar the Horrible (by Dik Browne), The Family Circus (by Bil Keane), The Lockhorns (by Bill Hoest), Andy Capp (by Reginald Smythe), Mother Goose and Grimm (by Mike Peters), Blondie (by Dean Young and Stan Drake), Marmaduke (by Brad Anderson), For Better or Worse (by Lynn Johnston), Peanuts (by Charles Schulz), Crankshaft (by Batiuk and Ayers), Frank and Ernest (by Thaves), Ziggy (by Tom Wilson), Dennis the Menace (by Hank Ketcham), The Wizard of Id (by Brant Parker and Johnny Hart), B.C. (by Johnny Hart), Bringing Up Father (by Frank Johnson), Calvin and Hobbes (by Bill Watterson), Gasoline Alley (by Jim Scancarelli), The Phantom (by Lee Falk and Sy Barry), Garfield (by Jim Davis), Doonesbury (by G.B. Trudeau), The Far Side (by Gary Larson), and Geech (by Jerry Bittle). 24-page, 7-in. x 11-in., full color comic strip newspaper inserts.

Cover by Bob White. "Boys Will Be Boys!", art by Bob White; Ronnie is upset because Archie thinks she dresses too sophisticated to fit in with his life. "The Luggage Caper!", pencils by Bob White, inks by Marty Epp; Archie comes up with a way to keep Veronica's luggage from being roughly handled on the plane. "The Decoys," script by Frank Doyle, art by Bill Vigoda; Mr. Lodge buys a priceless antique cup and has three exact duplicates made, figuring that Archie will smash one of the duplicates, making it safe to display the real one. Archie Annual ad. "Take Your Pick!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx asks for the right to pick her own birthday present. Archie Club ad. "Cover Girl!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; It's such a scorching hot day that the boys don't pay any attention to Josie and Pepper. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "The Learning Process"; Archie is too frequently careless at home so his father decides that anyone who breaks the dishes next will have to wash all the windows. "Roof Goof or Goofy Roofer"; Archie and Jughead help Archie's dad fix the roof. "Who Blew The Brew?"; Sabrina refuses to take up the deviltry of witchcraft as practiced by her family. "Daddy's Little Grown Up"; Samantha is tired of her dad treating her like a little girl and accidentally scares her dad when he overhears her conversation with Bingo and misinterprets it as a marriage proposal. "Parting Gesture," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Chic Stone; Miss Grundy gets a new job at a private school, but Archie finds a way to show her she won't fit in, before she makes the final decision. "The Challenge"; Hilda resorts to witchcraft and even physically throws out a salesman who won't take no for an answer...and Sabrina walks in and buys from him. "To Grandmother's House"; Valerie goes away to take care of a sick grandmother but the girls don't believe her and blame her leaving on a club owner, so they play poorly on purpose. "Homework Happy," script and pencils by Dexter Taylor, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie fails a test and Miss Grundy recommends he study with Betty and Veronica, who both aced it. But Betty spends the time playing house and Veronica becomes angry, so the only subject he does well in is war. Jughead Jones Comics Digest #17 ad. Plus puzzles, other stories, and more. 132 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.95.

Cover by Warren Kremer. Little Dot's classmate Little Lotta has super-strength and an appetite to match. Lotta turns to Little Dot and an advice columnist to attract the attention of handsome school athlete Don Darrow. Dot tries to keep up with her Uncle Rush as he flits from place to place at breakneck speed. Richie Rich takes his girlfriend Gloria on a whirlwind tour that even includes the planet Mars. Plus a vintage ad for the Kandy Kitchen candy-making set for kids. Dear Jan Andrews; Operation Help!; Little Dot: There He Is! No, He Isnt!; Around the World!: A Trip to Rome; Slump!; Richie Rich: Everywhere We Go! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

by Brian Wood & Ryan Kelly Set in the Toronto fine arts scene, this penultimate issue of Local focuses on a young art student trying to manipulate the scene as best she can, who sees a source of material too good to pass up: Megan McKeenan. But as Megan turns thirty, how will she deal with this cocky upstart? Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Scott Gross. Written by Joey Cavalieri, Sholly Fisch and Barry Liebmann. Art by Neal Sternecky, David Alvarez, Omar Aranda, Mike DeCarlo and Alberto Saichann. Daffy's having an art attack! He must be the best painter of all -- no matter what Bugs Bunny paints up -- in "Art Ducko" by Joey Cavalieri and Neal Sternecky. Plus: Bugs Bunny in "Frozen Dinner" by Sholly Fisch, David Alvarez and Mike DeCarlo. Also: Ralph Wolf and Sam Sheepdog in "A Chip Off the Old Blockhead" by Barry Liebmann, Omar Aranda and Alberto Saichann. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

Cover by Scott Gross. Written by Scott Gross, Bill Matheny and Earl Kress. Art by Robert Pope, David Alvarez, Omar Aranda, Scott McRae, Mike DeCarlo and Alberto Saichann. Bugs Bunny is running wild in a museum -- and Elmer Fudd has to catch him! What kind of impression(ism) will they make? Has Bugs been framed? Don't miss..."Renaissance Rabbit" by Scott Gross, Robert Pope and Scott McRae. Plus: Claude Cat and Tweety in "Snore Loser" by Bill Matheny, David Alvarez and Mike DeCarlo, reprinted from #113. And: Daffy Duck turns Bugs into a Jackalope to win a million dollars in "A Hare of the Tail That Bit You" by Earl Kress, Omar Aranda and Alberto Saichann, reprinted from #117. 32 pages, full color. Rated E Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Featuring a foreword by Patrick McDonnell (creator of Mutts). For over five decades, MAD Magazine has kept devoted audiences in stitches with its consistently excellent and surprisingly relevant satire. From the witty, shameless writing to the amusing, colorful comic illustrations, MAD is a timeless American classic. For the first time ever, here is a "greatest hits" collection of one of MAD's most popular and prolific artists - Sergio Aragones - hand-picked by the artist and featuring his greatest work from his debut with MAD in 1963 to the present.Assembled chronologically, it's packed with memorable cartoons, insightful interviews, new cover artwork commissioned exclusively for this tome, and a special pull-out poster of Sergio's "Marginals," the wildly popular mini-cartoons that have appeared in MAD's marginals for over 40 years. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 272 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

2nd and later printings. Featuring a foreword by Patrick McDonnell (creator of Mutts). For over five decades, MAD Magazine has kept devoted audiences in stitches with its consistently excellent and surprisingly relevant satire. From the witty, shameless writing to the amusing, colorful comic illustrations, MAD is a timeless American classic. For the first time ever, here is a "greatest hits" collection of one of MAD's most popular and prolific artists - Sergio Aragones - hand-picked by the artist and featuring his greatest work from his debut with MAD in 1963 to the present.Assembled chronologically, it's packed with memorable cartoons, insightful interviews, new cover artwork commissioned exclusively for this tome, and a special pull-out poster of Sergio's "Marginals," the wildly popular mini-cartoons that have appeared in MAD's marginals for over 40 years. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 272 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

Ashcan sized edition of #6 produced for Food Lion to promote the Spider-Man 3 movie. Written by SEAN MCKEEVER Penciled by PATRICK SCHERBERGER Cover by TONY SALVADOR DANIEL. It's like a dream come true when Spider-Man is offered a big sack of cash by a wealthy socialite. But to get his webbed mitts on the green, he's gotta take on the Sandman! Maybe Aunt May's bills can wait another month... Full color, 24 pages, standard paper stock, 4.75-in. x 7.25-in.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Marvel Adventures: Spider-Man (2005) #1-8. Written by KITTY FROSS, ERICA DAVID & SEAN MCKEEVER. Art by PATRICK SCHERBERGER. Cover by TONY SALVADOR DANIEL. This deluxe hardcover collects MARVEL ADVENTURES: SPIDER-MAN VOL. 1: THE SINISTER SIX and MARVEL ADVENTURES: SPIDER-MAN VOL. 2: POWER STRUGGLE! What separates the super-villains from just plain old villains? When they escape from prison, regular villains might lay low for a while and enjoy the sweetness of freedom. But not a super-villain like Doctor Octopus - the minute he's free, he's gathering up the most dangerous crew ever assembled: the Vulture, Electro, Kraven the Hunter, Sandman, and Mysterio! And they've all got one thing on their minds: bringing down Spider-Man once and for all! Also, catch the story that started it all: the origin and Spider-Man! Plus: the return of the Human Torch, the villainy of the Scorpion and more! Hardcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Power Struggle!" Collects Marvel Adventures: Spider-Man (2005) #5-8. Written by SEAN MCKEEVER. Art by PATRICK SCHERBERGER. Cover by TONY SALVADOR DANIEL. The all-ages action continues! It's wall-to-wall mayhem in the Mighty Marvel Manner when new ADVENTURES writer Sean McKeever joins artist Patrick Scherberger to deliver all-original tales of everybody's favorite teenage wall-crawler! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 3/4-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $6.99.

Whitman edition. "The ?Moaning Lisa' Mystery" in which Mickey and Goofy investigate the disappearance of a famous painting and "Baby Sitter Jitters." Issue also has Li'l Bad Wolf in "The Girl Friend" and one-page text stories "A Trip to Timbuktu" and "Introducing Mouseketeer Shawnte Northcutte." All comic stories are reprints. Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.30.

Stories by Stan Lee. Art and Cover by Dan DeCarlo. In this issue: Millie the Model in four untitled stories and two untitled 1-pagers. Plus: untitled Chili the Dilly story, and 2-page text story "Surprise" (writer unknown). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

2nd or later printings. The Lampoon offers its own take on the history of comics, aided and abetted by an amazing collection of artists, including Neal Adams, Berni Wrightson, Michael Kaluta, Ralph Reese, Walt Simonson, Howard Chaykin, Trina Robbins, Mike Ploog, S. Clay Wilson, Ted Richards, Dave Sheridan, George Evans, and Bobby London. Edited by Sean Kelly. Mature readers. Cover price $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Plasstic Man in "The Man Below Zero," "Yesterday's Murders," and an untitled story. Untitled Woozy back-up story. Cover price $0.10.

WRITTEN BY KYLE BAKER; ART AND COVER BY BAKER In stores December 3. Kyle Baker (UNDERCOVER GENIE, THE COWBOY WALLY SHOW) takes on the pliable Plastic Man in a new monthly series! Issue #1 features a retelling of Plas' origin as well as a great new tale that pits Plas against his criminal past! Cover price $2.95.

"The Scarab's Sting!" Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Trevor Von Eeden and Frank Springer. In a friendly bout of sparring, Iron Fist shows Luke Cage one must be graceful and able to turn an opponent's strengths against him. However, we all know Power Man is second to none when it comes to good 'ole fashion fisticuffs. Plus, witness the awesome power of the Living Monolith unleashed. Cover price $0.35.

WRITTEN BY ROBBIE BUSCH; ART BY RICARDO GARCIA-FUENTES AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY MOY In stores February 18. It's an all-Gangreen Gang issue, as the baddest green boys in Townsville run a nasty prank-playing contest and make paralyzingly sour pickle popsicles! FC, 32 PG.$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Direct Edition. Cover art by Jukka Murtosaari. Well, You Name It, script by Tom Yakutis, pencils by John Costanza, inks by Dave Hunt; Roger is kidnapped by a pair of pants and chased by flying pizzas. Shopping Spree, script by John Blair Moore, pencils by Cosme Quarteiri, inks by Ruben Torreiro and Roberto Bat; Baby Herman goes shopping. Beauty On the Spot, script by Jack Enyart, pencils by Bill Fugate, inks by Bill Langley; Jessica judges a beauty contest. Cover price $1.50.

"His and Her's Sex to Sexty!" Men's Magazine with adult jokes and cartoons. 64 pages, text, with B&W illustrations Cover price $1.25.

by Edkin, Hutchinson, & Austin 'Rouge Goes Rogue!' Can it be true? Has Rouge the Bat really returned to a life of crime? After being accused of stealing a moon emerald, Rouge goes to Knuckles seeking refuge... but can Knuckles trust that she's telling the truth, especially with the Master Emerald to protect? And with so many questions in the air, how should Sonic and Agent Topaz react? It's the twisty-est, turny-est Sonic X saga yet! Cover price $2.25.

"Secret of the Dinosaur Skeleton!" (pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella); "The Man Who Climbed Into Space!" (pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernie Sachs); the Atomic Knights star in "The Attack of the Giant Dogs!" (art by Murphy Anderson). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

The Silence of Friends - Story, Art and Cover by Terry Moore. Francine is very upset when she sees the pictures of her that Katchoo has put up for display at Katchoo's opening. Thinking that everyone is looking at her differently, Francine packs her bags and leaves, never saying goodbye to a distraught and heart-broken Katchoo. Characters in this issue: Katchoo; Francine; David; Freddie Femur; Casey Femur; Carolyn Hobbs. 24 pages, B&W. (Note: Part 5 of Sanctuary.) Cover price $2.75.