PVP (2003 Image) comic books
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Issue #0
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May 25 ? 16 pg ? BW ? 50¢ written by SCOTT KURTZ art & cover by SCOTT KURTZ The time of the old-guard newspaper comic strip has come to an end. It's time for an all- new, all-different comic strip to bring the funny back to the funny pages. No cynicism, no lasagna and no jokes about fitting into bathing suits. PvP is here to kick the funny pages straight in the groin. This 16-page primer is ONLY 50¢ and a perfect opportunity to try PvP for the first time. Cover price $0.50.
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Issue #1
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by Scott Kurtz (cover) Frank Cho BW 32pp $2.95 Bimonthly ongoing series. In stores the week of March 5th. The Concept: The hit comic strip leaps from the world wide web into it's own Image Comic! Follow the staff of PvP Magazine on their daily routine of covering the world of pop-culture. No cow is too sacred, no reference too obscure. Discover what Wizard Magazine calls "The perfect satire." This Issue: Meet Cole, Brent, Jade, Francis and Skull the troll on your first tour of the PvP offices. It's crunch-time and the staff is up against the wall. Unfortunately for editor- in-chief Cole Richards, today is the day that everything seems to be falling apart. Can he put out the fires and pull the staff together in time to make deadline? Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #2
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by Scott Kurtz BW 32pp $2.95 Bi-Monthly ongoing series In stores the week of May 7th The Concept: The hit comic strip leaps from the World Wide Web into it's own Image Comic! Follow the staff of PvP Magazine on their daily routine of covering the world of pop-culture. No cow is too sacred, no reference too obscure. Discover what Wizard Magazine calls "the perfect satire." This issue: After Cole discovers his old collection of Dungeons and Dragons rulebooks, he decides to recapture his childhood by starting a new gaming group among the PvP staff. Participation is mandatory! Join the gang as they take a journey to the deepest darkest corners of geekdom. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #3
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by Scott Kurtz BW 32pp $2.95 Ongoing bi-monthly series In stores the week of July 2nd THE CONCEPT: In a world where nerds evolved from man, the staff of PvP Magazine rule as kings. Join Brent, Cole, Francis, Jade and Skull the Troll as they chronicle the world of video games, movies, comics and pop-culture. The hit internet comic strip leaps from the World Wide Web into its own image title! THIS ISSUE: "Lost and Found!" Fed up with Brent's constant bullying, Skull the troll runs away from home. Afraid that Skull won't survive long on his own, the PvP gang force Brent out into the cold after him. Features some unexpected cameos from familiar Image titles as well as the now infamous PANDA ATTACK! Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #4
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(W/A) Scott Kurtz BW 32pp $2.95 Bi-Monthly Ongoing series In stores the week of September 3rd. THE CONCEPT: In a world where nerds evolved from man, the staff of PvP Magazine rule as kings. Join Brent, Cole, Francis, Jade and Skull the Troll as they chronicle the world of video games, movies, comics and pop-culture. The hit internet comic strip leaps from the World Wide Web into its own Image title! THIS ISSUE: Francis Ray Ottoman is the greatest gamer on the net. Or is he? The mysterious Devilfish is the one virtual opponent he can't seem to beat. Now Francis is going to meet Devilfish in the real world for the first time, only to discover that he's..a SHE? Is this the start of a beautiful romance or an emotional frag-fest? Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #5
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(W/A) Scott Kurtz BW 32pp $2.95 Bi-monthly ongoing series In stores the week of November 26th. THE CONCEPT: In a world where nerds evolved from man, the staff of PvP Magazine rule as kings. Join Brent, Cole, Francis, Jade and Skull the Troll as they chronicle the world of video games, movies, comics and pop-culture. The hit internet comic strip leaps from the World Wide Web into its own Image title! THIS ISSUE: A new tenant is moving into the same office complex as PvP Magazine: the famous Max Powers! Max is starting his own magazine and setting up shop down the hall. Is this a wild coincidence or does Max have sinister designs on PvP Magazine? And how is he linked to Cole's past? The world's most passive aggressive villain makes his Image Comics debut! Can the PvP gang survive it? Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #6
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Written & illustrated by SCOTT KURTZ Cover by JAMES KOLCHAKA BW 32 pgs. $2.95 Bimonthly ongoing series On sale 28 JANUARY, 2004 THE CONCEPT: In a world where nerds evolved instead of man, the staff of PvP magazine rule as kings. Join Cole, Brent, Francis, Jade and Skull the Troll as they chronicle the world of pop-culture. THIS ISSUE: Read the PvP storyline that turned the small press community on its ear! Skull the Troll wants to be a comic book artist in the worst way... and unfortunately, he is. When Skull finds a home for his imperfect creation in the close-knit alternative comics community he learns that to stay in this club, success is not an option. Can he sell out without selling out? THIS ISSUE'S FULLY PAINTED COVER IS BEING AUCTIONED OFF TO BENEFIT THE COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE FUND. VISIT WWW.PVPONLINE.COM FOR MORE DETAILS ON HOW YOU CAN BID. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #7
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Written & illustrated by SCOTT KURTZ Cover by MIKE WIERINGO BW 32 pgs. $2.95 Bimonthly ongoing series On Sale 31 MARCH, 2004 THE CONCEPT: In a world where nerds evolved instead of man, the staff of PvP magazine rule as kings. Join Cole, Brent, Francis, Jade and Skull the Troll as they chronicle the world of pop-culture. THIS ISSUE: It's not easy being the only female in an all male work environment, but Jade Fontaine has always risen to the challenge...until today. She's put up with all the dirty jokes, guy talk and various smells, but this may be the final straw. What CHILLING event could force Jade to leave PvP forever? You have to see it to believe it! Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #8
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Written & illustrated by SCOTT KURTZ BW 32 pgs. $2.95 Bimonthly ongoing series On Sale 26 MAY, 2004 THE CONCEPT: In a world where nerds evolved instead of man, the staff of PvP magazine rule as kings. Join Cole, Brent, Francis, Jade and Skull the Troll as they chronicle the world of pop-culture. THIS ISSUE: Not a dream! Not a hoax! In this issue BRENT SIENNA DIES! How will the staff of PvP magazine go on? What meaning does the afterlife hold for Brent? Pick up this issue to find out! Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #9
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Written by SCOTT KURTZ Art by SCOTT KURTZ Cover by FRANK CHO and BRETT EVANS FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series CONCEPT: In a world where nerds evolved from man, the staff of PvP Magazine rule as kings. Join Brent, Cole, Francis, Jade and Skull the Troll as they chronicle the world of video games, movies, comics and pop-culture. The hit Internet comic strip leaps from the World Wide Web into its own image title! THIS ISSUE: It's comic book madness when the PvP gang sets up a booth at their first COMICON. All hell breaks loose when MAX POWERS sets up his own booth across the aisle. Can PvP compete with Max? Will Jade dress up in a slinky booth babe costume to draw in more geeks? Find out in this issue! Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #10
PVP (2003 Image) #10$2.50
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Written by SCOTT KURTZ Art by SCOTT KURTZ Cover by FRANK CHO and BRETT EVANS FC 32 pgs. Monthly ongoing series On Sale 18 AUGUST, 2004 CONCEPT: In a world where nerds evolved from man, the staff of PvP Magazine rule as kings. Join Brent, Cole, Francis, Jade and Skull the Troll as they chronicle the world of video games, movies, comics and pop-culture. The hit Internet comic strip leaps from the World Wide Web into its own image title! THIS ISSUE: A freak accident leaves Skull the Troll with a HYPER-INTELLIGENT BRAIN. Will Skull use his powers for good or evil? Will he seek revenge on those who used to torment him? How long will these new attributes last? Find out as we take a journey into SKULL'S BRAIN. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #11
PVP (2003 Image) #11$2.50
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Written & illustrated by SCOTT KURTZ art & cover by ERIK LARSEN & SCOTT KURTZ CONCEPT: In a world where nerds evolved from man, the staff of PvP Magazine rule as kings. Join Brent, Cole, Francis, Jade and Skull the Troll as they chronicle the world of video games, movies, comics and pop-culture. The hit Internet comic strip leaps from the World Wide Web into its own image title! THIS ISSUE: Brent conducts a study to test the effects of violent video games on kids. When loveable oaf Skull the Troll is accidentally exposed to the gruesome images, it sends him on an uncontrollable rampage. Who can stop the 400-pound Troll from destroying the city? The Savage Dragon is willing to give it a shot! Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #12
PVP (2003 Image) #12$2.50
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Written & illustrated by SCOTT KURTZ cover by SCOTT KURTZ CONCEPT: In a world where nerds evolved from man, the staff of PvP Magazine rule as kings. Join Brent, Cole, Francis, Jade and Skull the Troll as they chronicle the world of video games, movies, comics and pop-culture. The hit Internet comic strip leaps from the World Wide Web into its own Image title! THIS ISSUE: Respectfully submitted for your perusal: five office co-workers enjoying what seems to be your run-of-the-mill Halloween party. Outside, a spaceship of unknown origin hovers menacingly. Its motive? Therein lies the tale. Anything is possible in THE PVP ZONE! Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #13
PVP (2003 Image) #13$2.50
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Written & illustrated by SCOTT KURTZ cover by SCOTT KURTZ CONCEPT: In a world where nerds evolved from man, the staff of PvP Magazine rule as kings. Join Brent, Cole, Francis, Jade and Skull the Troll as they chronicle the world of video games, movies, comics and pop-culture. The hit Internet comic strip leaps from the World Wide Web into its own Image title! THIS ISSUE: It's Christmas time at the PvP offices, but what do you get the techno-nerd who has everything? Cole offers a bonus to anyone that can make Brent, the office Scrooge, feel the Christmas Spirit. But what, if anything, could penetrate Brent's cold, cynical heart? Jade has a few ideas of her own. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #14
PVP (2003 Image) #14$3.00
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Written & illustrated by SCOTT KURTZ cover by SCOTT KURTZ CONCEPT: In a world where nerds evolved from man, the staff of PvP Magazine rule as kings. Join Brent, Cole, Francis, Jade and Skull the Troll as they chronicle the world of video games, movies, comics and pop-culture. The hit Internet comic strip leaps from the World Wide Web into its own Image title! THIS ISSUE: It's comic book madness when the PvP gang sets up a booth at their first Comicon. Francis wants to enter the costume contest, Brent wants to leave and Jade wants to complete her Archie collection. Meanwhile, Cole just wants everyone to help work the booth. Things get even crazier when Invincible shows up. Invincible?! You heard us right! PVP #14 On sale 01.26 $2.95 monthly ongoing series black & white 32 pages Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #15
PVP (2003 Image) #15$2.50
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Written & illustrated by Scott Kurtz cover by Kelsey Shannon CONCEPT: In a world where nerds evolved from man, the staff of PvP Magazine rule as kings. Join Brent, Cole, Francis, Jade and Skull the Troll for TITANIC TALES OF GEEKDOM brought to you in the mighty IMAGE STYLE! It's pop culture gone mad as the famous Web comic leaps from your computer screen into print. THIS ISSUE: Francis Ray Ottoman is looking to produce his geek masterpiece: the ULTIMATE FAN FILM! But how can he hope to combine the greatest sci-fi movies, television shows and comic books into the greatest tribute film of all time on such a shoestring budget? Not without a little help from his friends. Cover by international sensation KELSEY SHANNON! Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #16
PVP (2003 Image) #16$2.50
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Written by Scott R. Kurtz art by Scott R. Kurtz cover by Frank Cho CONCEPT: In a world where nerds evolved from man, the staff of PvP Magazine rule as kings. Join Brent, Cole, Francis, Jade and Skull the Troll for TITANIC TALES OF GEEKDOM brought to you in the mighty IMAGE STYLE! It's pop culture gone mad as the famous Web comic leaps from your computer screen into print. THIS ISSUE: The PvP gang once again break out their dice bags and sit down at the kitchen table for some hard-core role playing, superhero style. The swords and sorcery are put aside for capes and tights as our favorite nerds assume the roles of the JUSTICE EIGHT! Featuring a totally kick-ass cover by Shanna the She-Devil artist FRANK CHO! Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #17
PVP (2003 Image) #17$2.50
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Written by SCOTT KURTZ art & cover by SCOTT KURTZ Cole and Brent are trapped inside a comic book shop after hours. Little do they know that the shop has been targeted by cat burglars. This issue features Scott's entry for 24-Hour Comic Book Day 2004. The challenge was to draw 24 strips within a 24-hour time period with no stopping or sleeping...and he pulled it off! Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #18
PVP (2003 Image) #18$2.50
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Written by Scott Kurtz art & cover by Scott Kurtz PvP Magazine gets taken to court! When office slobs Robbie and Jase are accused of plagiarism, the gang find themselves in hot water and unable to afford their legal fees. Skull breaks his promise to never again use his brain-enhancing machine in order to transform himself into a legal eagle... but things go horribly awry. Meanwhile... who is SCRATCH FURY and what are his evil plans for PvP? Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #19
PVP (2003 Image) #19$2.50
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Written & drawn by SCOTT R. KURTZ cover by JONATHAN LUNA. Jade's little sister is coming for a visit, but she's not so little anymore. It's been years since Brent has seen Miranda, and where once there stood an awkward thirteen, year now stands a voluptuous college student....and she's got the hots for her sister's boyfriend! Can Brent resist the temptation of being seduced by a college girl gone wild? Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #20A
PVP (2003 Image) #20A$2.50
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Regular Edition. Written by SCOTT KURTZ art by SCOTT KURTZ cover by DAVID FINCH. After the devastating destruction of the original PvP staff, just what sort of threat to the world could persuade Cole to assemble an all-new team? And after the events of PvP: DISASSEMBLED, who could possibly be on this team? How does Spawn®, Savage Dragon®, Invincible® and Shadowhawk® sound? Get ready for the first of a proposed 500-issue run that signals an all-new era, as KURTZ, KURTZ and FINCH join with you, the fervent faithful, for the launch of the all-new PvP! RETAILERS: SEE ORDER FORM FOR SKETCH COVER INCENTIVE Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #21
PVP (2003 Image) #21$2.50
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Written by SCOTT KURTZ art & cover by SCOTT KURTZ. Deadlines, long workweeks and stress are building up for the staff of Player Versus Player Magazine. It's time to blow off some steam and decompress. And we all know how geeks blow of steam...LIVE ACTION ROLEPLAYING! It's nerd overload when the gang dons armor, shields and swords and heads to the park. This can only end one way: PIE FIGHT! Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #22
PVP (2003 Image) #22$2.50
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written by SCOTT KURTZ art & cover by SCOTT KURTZ. NERD ROCK FOREVER! The boys fabricate an elaborate Internet hoax, claiming they were once part of a famous metal band in the 80's to make their past seem more exciting and mysterious. What starts out as a simple prank snowballs into a madcap adventure when the fake band's popularity spurs them to be booked to perform on a popular television show. It's sidesplitting situation comedy in the Incredible Image Fashion! ? 24 pg ? BW ? Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #23
PVP (2003 Image) #23$2.50
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Written by SCOTT KURTZ art & cover by SCOTT KURTZ Brent is driven to the brink of madness when he tries to break his dependency on caffeine. Can he survive the withdrawal symptoms, headaches and hallucinations brought on by giving up coffee? More importantly, if he survives, will Brent still be the same person we've all grown to hate after he's kicked the java habit? 100% slow roasted comedy brewed fresh by SCOTT KURTZ and Image Comics. Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #24
PVP (2003 Image) #24$2.50
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Written by SCOTT KURTZ art & cover by SCOTT KURTZ. When Brent receives an anonymous death threat, the offices of PvP Magazine are thrown into paranoia. Could this be an awful hoax or is someone really gunning for our favorite coffee-guzzling cynic? PvP: Where the crosshairs of humor have been trained to hit you right between the eyes! Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #25
PVP (2003 Image) #25$2.50
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Written by SCOTT KURTZ. Art & cover by SCOTT KURTZ. To celebrate this milestone, this issue contains guest strips written by some of the most famous and prolific writers in comics. Read strips penned by KURT BUSIEK, MARK WAID, ROBERT KIRKMAN, LEN WEIN, SCOTT McCLOUD, ERIK LARSEN and more! Come and marvel at the fact that a black and white humor book has made it a quarter of the way to issue 100! ? 24 pg ? FC ? Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #26
PVP (2003 Image) #26$2.50
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Written by SCOTT KURTZ. Art & cover by SCOTT KURTZ. ? 24 pg ? BW ? Scratch and Skull. They're the new odd couple. A super-intelligent cat bent on world domination and his bumbling Troll owner who has to try to keep him in line. My god...it's a premise that can't fail. Look out, Garfield. Step aside, Marmaduke. There's a new animal on the comic strip scene ready to appeal to the lowest common demoninator...all the way to the BANK! Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #27
PVP (2003 Image) #27$2.50
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Written by SCOTT KURTZ. Cover & art by SCOTT KURTZ. ? 24 pg ? BW ? Things are getting out of control in the offices of PvP magazine. Jade's hot sister, Miranda is throwing herself at the gang's arch nemesis Max Powers. She's pulling out all of the stops and using her feminine wiles to seduce the boss. Only one thing can stop her: a company sanctioned sexual harassment class? Temperatures rise in this completely inappropriate issue. Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #28
PVP (2003 Image) #28$2.50
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Written by SCOTT KURTZ. Art & cover by SCOTT KURTZ Is Jade Pregnant with Brent's baby? This is the issue you don't want to miss! ? 24 pg ? BW ? Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #29
PVP (2003 Image) #29$2.50
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Story by SCOTT KURTZ. Art & cover by SCOTT KURTZ ? 24 pg ? BW ? "ROBBIE'S MILLIONS"?Robbie Robertson has spent the last eight years sitting on a couch, eating pizza and drinking beer while playing video games. But all that is about to change. You see, Robbie has just won the lottery. Now he'll be doing all that from inside a million-dollar mansion. Will the close bonds Robbie shares with his best pal Jase and the PvP staff change due to this sudden windfall? Can you believe they nominate this crap for an Eisner two years in a row? Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #30
PVP (2003 Image) #30$2.50
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Story SCOTT KURTZ. Art & cover SCOTT KURTZ. "TIME TUNNEL!"?Cole, Brent and Francis are transported back through time and stranded in medieval England. Can their Dungeons and Dragons skills help them stay alive in the 6th century? 24 PAGES B&W Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #31
PVP (2003 Image) #31$2.50
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story SCOTT KURTZ art & cover SCOTT KURTZ Strange things are afoot at the offi ces of PvP Magazine. A heated fi ght between Brent and Skull triggers a strange phenomenon that causes them to swap their consciousness. Now Brent is trapped inside of Skull's body and Skull is stuck inside of Brent. Fridays have never been freakier in the EISNER AWARD WINNING funny book. 32 PAGES B&W Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #32
PVP (2003 Image) #32$2.50
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Listen, Chief. Were out there on the mean streets every day, trying to make people laugh with a black and white humor book in a diminishing market. If that means breaking your precious rules and regulations to get the job done, then THAT'S what we're gonna do. If you don't like it, then you can have my badge and gun. Didn't think so. Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #33
PVP (2003 Image) #33$2.50
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Girls night out! Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #34
PVP (2003 Image) #34$2.50
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story SCOTT KURTZ art SCOTT KURTZ cover DALE NORVELL Brent and Francis accept the challenge to see who can be more romantic during a double date with Jade and Marcy. How far are these Don Juan's willing to go in order to impress the fairer sex? Should Jade and Marcy be careful what they wish for? Find out in the Eisner Award-winning funny book that combines humor with heart (burn). 24pgs, B&W Cover price $2.99.
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Issue #35
PVP (2003 Image) #35$2.50
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When Scratch Fury, the office cat, experiences his first kill, he is overtaken by an unquenchable blood thirst that can only lead to... MURDER?!! Cover price $3.50.
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Issue #36
PVP (2003 Image) #36$2.50
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story & art SCOTT KURTZ cover CLAIRE HUMMEL 24 PAGES, B&W JULY 25 * $3.50 Shiny! The PvP gang hit a science fiction convention. Plot a course for hilarity, warp-factor NERD! Cover price $3.50.
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Issue #37
PVP (2003 Image) #37$2.50
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After a hard day's night, curl up with a copy of PvP and take a magical mystery tour of hilarity. It will please, please you. Cover price $3.50.
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Issue #38
PVP (2003 Image) #38$2.50
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Who is Sam and what secrets will she reveal about Jade's checkered past? It all leads up to the GREAT PVP CAPER! Cover price $3.50.
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Issue #39
PVP (2003 Image) #39$2.50
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story SCOTT KURTZ art & cover SCOTT KURTZ Can Skull unlock the secret of the Angry-Goat-Clasp-Gypsy-Lockbox?! Cover price $3.50.
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Issue #40
PVP (2003 Image) #40$2.50
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story SCOTT KURTZ art & cover SCOTT KURTZ PvPers ASSEMBLE! Discover the pop-culture phenom that's captured the hearts of hundreds of thousands of online readers. In this issue: Francis' adoration for a popular kid at school has him convinced that he might be gay. Cover price $3.50.
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Issue #41
PVP (2003 Image) #41$2.50
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story SCOTT KURTZ art & cover SCOTT KURTZ Scratch Fury decides to take a new angle on world domination: kill them with cuteness. Can this cat enslave the entire human race with a cute cat calendar? Cover price $3.50.
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Issue #42
PVP (2003 Image) #42$2.50
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Story, art, and cover by Scott Kurtz. Skull is mysteriously transported to the world of his favorite cartoon show, where he learns that living with Monsters is just as difficult as living with Humans. Guest Starring the gang from Paul Southworth's popular Webcomic Ugly Hill! 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.
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Issue #43
PVP (2003 Image) #43$2.50
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Story, art, and cover by Scott Kurtz. Brent embarks on a quest to obtain the most valuable object known to man: The Apple iPhone! 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.
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Issue #44
PVP (2003 Image) #44$2.50
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Story, art, and cover by Scott Kurtz. THE JADE FONTAINE MYSTERIES! When Jade and Brent get invited to their high-school reunion it can mean only one thing: MURDER! 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.
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Issue #45
PVP (2003 Image) #45$2.50
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Story and Art by Scott Kurtz. Panda Interrupted! For years, Brent Sienna has been tormented by the giant panda living in the walls of PvP magazine. Now might be his chance to get rid of that bamboo chomping menace once and for all! Cover price $3.50.
