Comic books October 1994

1st printing. By Charles Schultz. Take a trip around the globe with this anniversary collection of Peanuts strips! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages Cover price $14.95.

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2nd and later printings. By Charles Schultz. Take a trip around the globe with this anniversary collection of Peanuts strips! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages Cover price $14.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Episode IV: A New Hope!" Editied by Carol Titelman. Features concept sketches and pictures from the film. Also includes the complete script of the film by George Lucas. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.00.

1994 Reissued Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Episode IV: A New Hope!" Features concept sketches and pictures from the film. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.00.

1994 Reissued Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back!" Edited by Deborah Call. Text by Vic Bulluck and Valerie Hoffman. Features concept sketches and pictures from the film. This volumes includes: the complex stop-motion animation technique used for the tauntaun – the beast that Luke rode on the frozen planet Hoth; the design and animation techniques used in the creation of the immense Imperial Walkers; the fascinating development of the swamp planet Dagobah; the evolution of the character of Yoda; and enthralling matte paintings that bring Cloud City to life! Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.00.

1994 Reissued Edition - Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back!" Edited by Deborah Call. Text by Vic Bulluck and Valerie Hoffman. Features concept sketches and pictures from the film. This volumes includes: the complex stop-motion animation technique used for the tauntaun – the beast that Luke rode on the frozen planet Hoth; the design and animation techniques used in the creation of the immense Imperial Walkers; the fascinating development of the swamp planet Dagobah; the evolution of the character of Yoda; and enthralling matte paintings that bring Cloud City to life! Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.00.

1994 Reissued Edition - Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Episode VI: Return of the Jedi!" Features concept sketches and pictures from the film. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.00.

1994 Reissued Edition - Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. "Episode VI: Return of the Jedi!" Features concept sketches and pictures from the film. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.00.

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Regular cover by Jae Lee. Fractal Universe. Story by Ronaldo Roxas and Narcisco Roxas. Art by Oliver Isabedra. A spin-off from the Harriers sci-fi comic series, featuring Aster, the last Celestial Knight. Nursed back to health by the Mountsmen, Aster, the last Celestial Knight, realizes his new quest is to find Lord Dessa, the rogue Celestial Guardian, who has been imprisoned in the heart of the planet. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.95.

Fractal Universe Limited edition cover by Jae Lee, signed and numbered by creators Oliver Isabedra, Narcisco Roxas and Ronaldo Roxas, and limited to 600 copies. Fractal Universe. Story by Ronaldo Roxas and Narcisco Roxas. Art by Oliver Isabedra. A spin-off from the Harriers sci-fi comic series, featuring Aster, the last Celestial Knight. Nursed back to health by the Mountsmen, Aster, the last Celestial Knight, realizes his new quest is to find Lord Dessa, the rogue Celestial Guardian, who has been imprisoned in the heart of the planet. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.95.

Gold Edition cover by Jae Lee, limited to 600 copies. Fractal Universe. Story by Ronaldo Roxas and Narcisco Roxas. Art by Oliver Isabedra. A spin-off from the Harriers sci-fi comic series, featuring Aster, the last Celestial Knight. Nursed back to health by the Mountsmen, Aster, the last Celestial Knight, realizes his new quest is to find Lord Dessa, the rogue Celestial Guardian, who has been imprisoned in the heart of the planet. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.95.

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"Echoes of History" Part 1 of 2. Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Stewart Johnson. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Stewart Johnson and Tom Palmer. The Vision, Deathcry, Magdalene, and the Swordsman arrive on the Isle of Crail to investigate the Avengers' malfunctioning communications satellite! But just minutes after landing, the foursome suddenly find themselves reliving ancient Shi'ar history! Over one millennia ago the legendary Shi'ar warrior, T'Kyll Alabar, defeated the powerful galactic conqueror known as the Mephisitoid and saved the entire empire! After the battle the Shi'ar placed both T'Kyll and the Mephisitoid into suspended animation and deployed them to the far corner of the universe! However now Deathcry is speaking face-to-face with one of the great Shi'ar legends of all-time! How did T'Kyll's spaceship end up in Scotland? And is the deadly Mephisitoid around somewhere too? Mystery abounds on the Scottish isle! Avengers Lineup: Black Widow, Captain America, Crystal, Giant-Man, Hercules, Quicksilver, and the Vision. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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"The Legends and the Lost" Part 2 of 2. Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Stewart Johnson and Tom Grindberg. Inks by Tom Palmer and Rich Rankin. Cover by Stewart Johnson and Tom Palmer. On the isolated Scottish Island of Crail, the malevolent Mephisitoid is in control! Magdalene, the Swordsman, and the local populace are under his thrall! And with the Vision held prisoner, only Deathcry and T'Kyll Alabar remain free on the North Sea outpost! Unfortunately, the situation goes from bad to worse when the two exiled Shi'ar discover who crash-landed the Mephisitoid on Earth! Renegade Kree Admiral Galen Kor! The Kree madman still loathes the Avengers because of the team's involvement in Operation Galactic Storm many months ago! So now both the Mephisitoid and the Kree terrorists must be stopped! By using dubious tactics from days long gone by, T'Kyll leads Deathcry on a Trojan horse mission to subdue the Mephisitoid and free the Vision! Will the Shi'ar score another victory over the eternal enemies? Or will the Kree finally have their day of vengeance against Earth's Mightiest Heroes? Avengers Lineup: Black Widow, Crystal, Hercules, Thunderstrike, and the Vision. (Note: Admiral Galen Kor appears next in Iron Man (3rd series) 7.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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"It's Them Again!" Part 1 of 4. Double feature flip book. Script by George Perez. Pencils by Jeffery Moore. Inks by Tom Dzon. Cover by George Perez. Something has gone terribly wrong with one of Henry Pym's experiments! And now over-sized ants are terrorizing the local population in Arizona! After hearing about the dangerous situation, Giant-Man rushes to the grand canyon state to battles his former six-legged friends! Once Giant-Man defeats the renegade ants, he travels to New Mexico to stop more over-sized insects! This time spiders, grasshoppers, and scorpions! What in the name of entomology is going on? Meanwhile in Beverly Hills, Janet Van Dyne meets with her psychologist to discuss the recent developments in her life and her anxieties about the future. Cameo appearance by Bill Foster. Flashback cameo by the Scarlet Witch. (Notes: The second or "flip" feature is the "Legends and the Lost" story featuring the Vision and Deathcry. See write-up for Avengers 379A. The cover to this issue joins with the other three double feature covers to form a large illustration of Giant-Man.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.50.

1st printing. Collects Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #181-182 and 185-187. Written by Mark Gruenwald, Steven Grant, and David Micheline. Art by John Byrne, Gene Day, Klaus Janson, and Dan Green. The Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver seek out the truth behind their mysterious pasts. What they find is more than they bargained for and may mean the end of all there is. Don't miss one of the most compelling Avengers adventures yet! Magneto cameo. Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

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Story and art by John Byrne. Who is Ralph Rowan? Who is Gideon Longshadow? And what is their interest in the fabulous Babe? Since Babe doesn't know herself, she can't tell them. Babe doesn't know where she came from, how she ended up on the beach, why she's so incredibly strong, why nothing hurts her, or why she can... breathe underwater? Can't everybody? From the world of John Byrne's Danger Unlimited comes a woman who walks out of the waves and into the wild world of southern California, wearing nothing more than an enigmatic smile for the sleazy Hollywood agent who sees in her not his wildest dreams, not his ultimate fantasy -- but a nuisance interrupting his busy day. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

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Written by MIKE BARON. Art & cover by JILL THOMPSON. The Phantom has an undying hatred for Badger and a bizarre obsession with Daisy Fields - this combined with his terrorist training in the camps of Lebanon makes this conclusion a sure bet for action-packed thriller of the month! When the Phantom kidnaps Daisy and takes her to his hideout in the steam tunnels, Badger storms to her rescue. Armed with two fists and six personalities, can Badger defeat this terrorist foe? Cover price $2.50.

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Cover pencils by Todd Nauck, inks by Dan Panosian. "Acting On Impulse," script by Andy Mangels, pencils by Todd Nauck, inks by Danny Miki and Marlo Alquiza; Badrock of Youngblood and Fuji of Stormwatch are slated to engage in a charity battle on pay-per-view but, once the fight begins, their anger is tweaked and inhibitions are lowered by the pheromone manipulations of Impulse making their fight a deadly serious affair. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover by Dan Lawlis and Jeff Albrecht. Revelations, script by John Arcudi, pencils by Mike Manley, inks by Ande Parks; After quitting the bounty-hunting business last month, Barb thought she'd have a little time for some much needed R&R; Wrong!; Barb's got her hands full trying to get the Hammerhead Bar on line while dealing with a new brand of creep!; Meanwhile, Ignition and Hardhide team up for one last job, and by the time it's over they're together in the worst way; Special guest appearance by Motorhead. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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By Barbara Slate and Jose Delbo. Cover by Anna-Maria Cool and Jeff Albrecht. Barbie teaches Skipper and the rest of her class the importance of being concerned about environmental issues. Also, Skipper turns to Barbie for advice regarding her friend Amy's low self-esteem problem. Cover price $1.50.

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Direct Edition. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Mike Manley and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Manley. Looking back on his life, Bruce Wayne remembers how his parents' violent deaths at the hands of a two-bit gunman drove him to become the Dark Knight of Gotham City, and hints of a never-before revealed dark episode in Batman's early career are exposed, offering new insights into the character of the World's Greatest Detective. Continued in Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992) #0. Cover price $1.50.

Newsstand Edition. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Mike Manley and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Manley. Looking back on his life, Bruce Wayne remembers how his parents' violent deaths at the hands of a two-bit gunman drove him to become the Dark Knight of Gotham City, and hints of a never-before revealed dark episode in Batman's early career are exposed, offering new insights into the character of the World's Greatest Detective. Continued in Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992) #0. Cover price $1.50.

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"Super Friends." Batman and Superman attempt to stop Maxie Zeus from destroying Gotham City in this first animated-style teaming of the World's Finest super-heroes. Lex Luthor guest stars. Includes pinups by Kevin Nowlan, Mike Mignola, and Matt Wagner. Based on Batman The Animated Series. Script by Kelley Puckett, pencils by Mike Parobeck, inks by Rick Burchett. Cover by Parobeck. Cover price $2.50.

Reprint. "Super Friends." Batman and Superman attempt to stop Maxie Zeus from destroying Gotham City in this first animated-style teaming of the World's Finest super-heroes. Lex Luthor guest stars. Includes pinups by Kevin Nowlan, Mike Mignola, and Matt Wagner. Based on Batman The Animated Series. Script by Kelley Puckett, pencils by Mike Parobeck, inks by Rick Burchett. Cover by Parobeck. Cover price $2.50.

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On an isolated mountain estate, an obsessed publisher gathers a select group of writers for the purpose of penetrating the psyche of the Batman. But as the writers conjecture on who Batman might be and how he operates, exploring many views of the Dark Knight...a sinister hidden agenda emerges! Written by Archie Goodwin, with art by Vince Giarrano. This unusual #0 issue offers short previews of upcoming LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT story arcs by various creators, including writers Steven Grant, James Robinson, Gerard Jones, Jeff Loeb and J.M. DeMatteis, artists Mike Zeck, Scott Hampton, Tim Sale, Carlos Ezquerra and John Watkiss, and more. Cover by Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.95.

Zero Hour logo variant. On an isolated mountain estate, an obsessed publisher gathers a select group of writers for the purpose of penetrating the psyche of the Batman. But as the writers conjecture on who Batman might be and how he operates, exploring many views of the Dark Knight...a sinister hidden agenda emerges! Written by Archie Goodwin, with art by Vince Giarrano. This unusual #0 issue offers short previews of upcoming LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT story arcs by various creators, including writers Steven Grant, James Robinson, Gerard Jones, Jeff Loeb and J.M. DeMatteis, artists Mike Zeck, Scott Hampton, Tim Sale, Carlos Ezquerra and John Watkiss, and more. Cover by Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.95.

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Continued from Batman (1940) #0. While surveying the aftermath of his decisive showdown with Azrael, Bruce Wayne looks back on his solitary youth. He recalls those years spent honing his body and mind for the day he would take his long-buried grief and rage to the streets of Gotham City. Plus, more hints of the dark secret in Batman's past are revealed. Continues in Detective Comics (1937- ) #0. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Bret Blevins. Painted cover by Brian Stelfreeze. New Format. Cover price $1.95.

1st printing. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #417-420.

Written by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Aparo. Cover by Mike Zeck. Introduction by Dan Raspler.

The Dark Knight Detective matches brawn and wits with a stone cold killer from Russia in this classic tale from Jim Starlin (Infinity Gauntlet) and Jim Aparo (A Death in the Family).

Softcover, 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $5.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.95

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1st printing.

Written by Eric Lustbader. Art by Lee Moder and Scott Hanna. Cover by Don Maitz.

Internationally best-selling suspense writer Eric Lustbader makes his comics debut with an untold tale of Batman and Catwoman! When the Dark Knight becomes possessed by an ancient Aztec bat-god, Catwoman must stop him before he commits a heinous crime, forcing both Batman and Catwoman into a reversal of roles. Batman nemesis Boss Rupert Thorne appears, as well as a surprise villain who is manipulating people and events behind the scenes.

Softcover, 100 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.95.

2nd and later printings.

Written by Eric Lustbader. Art by Lee Moder and Scott Hanna. Cover by Don Maitz.

Internationally best-selling suspense writer Eric Lustbader makes his comics debut with an untold tale of Batman and Catwoman! When the Dark Knight becomes possessed by an ancient Aztec bat-god, Catwoman must stop him before he commits a heinous crime, forcing both Batman and Catwoman into a reversal of roles. Batman nemesis Boss Rupert Thorne appears, as well as a surprise villain who is manipulating people and events behind the scenes.

Softcover, 100 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.95.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Months ago, Batman narrowly defeated an alien hunter that terrorized Gotham City. In return, the creature's species vowed never again to use the Dark Knight's city as its hunting grounds...but a reckless young Predator with dreams of glory has chosen to break that vow and renews the hunt, seeking to overthrow the upstart human 'Champion.' While Batman is stalked by the Predator, hired assassins of a Gotham crimelord are also after the Dark Knight. Into this deadly game is drawn the Huntress and a duo of Predators seeking to salvage their race's honor by stopping the young rogue. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Paul Gulacy and Terry Austin. Deluxe Format. Cover price $2.50.

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Race 12: Red Sands: The Long Way Home - Story and Art by Yukito Kishiro. The final race begins with both Alita and Jashugan having their own desperate reasons to win! How will Alita's hand-picked five-member team fare against 'Emperor' Jashugan? Now that Alita has begun to remember bits and pieces of her past, will these revelations be a blessing...or a curse? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.

The Beatles Book (also known as Beatles Monthly) was a long-running fanzine produced by Beat Publications that was dedicated to the legacy of the incredible pop-culture phenomenon known as The Beatles. First published in August 1963, the magazine ran until production stopped with the 77th issue published in December,1969. It was revived in May, 1976, reprinting the first 77 issues with a few pages of added content. Beat Publications then continued producing new issues in October, 1982 until the publication ultimately ceased production with issue #321 printed in January, 2003. 6" x 8", 46 pages, B&W.

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Cover pencils by Barb Rausch, inks by Dave Hunt. A Chance for Romance, Part 2: Wardrobe's Big Surprise, script by Barbara Slate, pencils by Cosme Quartieri, inks by Carlos Valenti; The servants put on a surprise birthday party for Wardrobe. House ads for Aladdin #1 and The Little Mermaid #2. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

MTV's poignant pair are, like, faster than a speeding train, or whatever, when they become all super heroic! Written by Sam Johnson and Chris Marcil. Art by Rick Parker, with Andy Smith. Cover by Rick Parker. Cover price $1.95.

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Written by Mike Pellowski and Bob Bolling. Art by Doug Crane, Rudy Lapick, and Ken Selig. Cover by Stan Goldberg and Henry Scarpelli. Veronica reluctantly agrees to let Betty bring her five year old cousin along on their beach trip, but fears that Bernadette's presence will interfere with her ability to meet new boys. While on a fishing trip on the Lodge yacht, Veronica hooks a huge striped bass. After using the new riding mower to do the family lawn, Betty graciously volunteers to cut the lawns of several elderly neighbors. One of the ten year old boys at the pool where Betty Life Guards has a crush on her. Ad for Sonic The Hedgehog comic book. Editor Gorelick promotes Archie's Super Teens #1. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Written by Frank Doyle and George Gladir. Art by Dan De Carlo and Alison Flood. Cover by Dan De Carlo and Henry Scarpelli. When the yearbook photographer comes to Veronica's house to take pictures, he confuses her with Betty, with humiliating consequences for Veronica when the yearbook comes out. The girls and the boys argue about "dolls" versus "action figures." Veronica leads Betty on a wild goose chase when she thinks she's lost her new bracelet. Editor Gorelick talks about Archie Comics' participation in San Diego Comic-Con. Betty and Veronica pinup by Rex W. Lindsey. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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Add to cart Fine $2.80

Cover by Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson. Story by Chris Ecker and Gary Carlson. Art by Steve Adams and Jim Brozman. A tribute to the comics of the Golden and Silver Ages - and a breath of fresh air in the grim world of 1990s superheroes. This issue features a alternate-world story in the style of the old Justice League-Justice Society crossovers, as well as a cover by genuine Golden and Silver Age artists Swan and Anderson. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

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Chapter One: Betrayed! - Story and Art by Yoshiki Takaya. In issue #1 of Part Two, Tetsuro, Mizuki and Sho's father are brought to the mysterious area known as 'Relics Point.' There, Sho's father is told exactly what has been going on with his son over these last few months, while Tetsuro and Mizuki are "introduced" to one of Chronos' newest agents -- Agito Makishima. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.

1st Printing - Comics by Al Columbia. 8.25-in. x 10.75-in.; black and white; 32 pages on white paper; cardstock covers. Cover price $2.95.