Comic books October 1996

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Every kid is said to have a little bit of the devil in him...but the child Artemis encounters in this issue really is a demon! Written by William Messner-Loebs. Art by Ed Benes and Doug Selogy. Cover pencils by Ed Benes. FC, 32 pg. Cover price $1.75.

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Astra, the youngest member of the First Family, wants to experience more than just a life of high-flying adventure in "Everyday Life." Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Appearances by the Silver Brain, the Gorilla Swarm, the Anti-Bodies. Script by Kurt Busiek, pencils by Brent Anderson, inks by Will Blyberg. Cover by Alex Ross. Cover price $2.50.

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This is a flip book. One cover is for The Foot Soldiers, and the other is for Kid Supreme. Cover pencils by Dan Fraga, inks by Marlo Alquiza. Forced Perspective starring Kid Supreme and Tiffany Moretti, script by Eric Stephenson, pencils by Dan Fraga, inks by Marlo Alquiza. Three Blind Mice, script by Jim Krueger, pencils by Phil Hester, inks by Bill Sienkiewicz; Johnny, Rags and Story rob the tomb of the Lion Man and unknowingly set him free. 36 pgs. $2.99. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Robert Napton and Rob Liefeld. Art by Andy Park, John Stinsman, Sean Parsons, Marlo Alquiza, Jason Gorder, Jonathan Sibal and Norm Rapmund. The origin story you've waited nearly two years to read! Avengelyne's fall from grace is chronicled at last in this unbelievable tale of love, grace, betrayal and redemption! Why did Avengelyne fall from Heaven in disgrace to serve out her penance here on Earth? What blasphemy must she have committed? The apocryphal answer is here at last! Learn the truth -- it's definitely not what you're expecting! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Robert Napton and Rob Liefeld. Art and Cover by John Stinsman and Marlo Alquiza. Avengelyne has to rescue her impetuous sister Divinity from the lair of the demon lord Tsu Hark! Fun and frolic as Avengelyne's exile to Earth takes a turn for the worse as sibling rivalry finds its way to Maximum Press! Plus: Avengelyne/Warrior Nun Areala Special Preview 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Dynamic Forces Edition - Limited to 300 copies -Signed by John Stinsman. Avengelyne armageddon Preview flip book NOTE:Many Certificates were printed with the wrong person credited for the signature. Cover price $3.50.

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Angel in Hiding: Part 2 of 3 - Written by Dennis O'Neil. Art and Cover by Barry Kitson & James Pascoe. The order is given: kill Azrael! The full might of Brother Rollo and the Order of St. Dumas is brought down upon Jean-Paul and his allies. With Sister Lilhy and Brian Bryan already captured, Azrael turns to Batman for help! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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While Aztek tries to adjust to his new life in the city of Vanity, he's stalked by the assassin Death Doll, seeking vengeance for his part in the death of her husband, the crazed vigilante Bloodtype! Written by Grant Morrison and Mark Millar. Art by N. Steven Harris and Keith Champagne. Cover by Mike Wieringo. FC, 32 PG. Cover price $1.75.

First Printing. J. Michael Straczynski - story premise. Tim DeHaas - writer. John Ridgeway - artist. Robbie Busch - colorist. Tracy Hampton Munsey - Letterer. Laura Hitchcock - editor. Station security chief, Garibaldi, embarks on a dangerous and highly unauthorized mission, accompanied by colleague and friend, Warren Keffer. Garibaldi suspects Centauri Ambassador, Londo, is involved in an attack on a Narn outpost, but outside forces conspire to see that he never finds his proof... and never returns to babylon 5 alive. Softcover, 6 1/2 x 10-in, Color interior.

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Stories by Eddie Campbell, Michael Evans and Wes Kublick. Art by Eddie Campbell and Sara Broomhall. Cover by Eddie Campbell. The acclaimed series by artist Eddie Campbell, featuring the latter-day adventures of the immortal Greek gods. Doing the Islands With Bacchus continues, as Bacchus travels the Mediterranean in search of thrills like he did when he was a few thousand years younger. Visiting Privileges; The Unknown God; Legless; The Swop; plus an Alec story and a Montague Hale one-pager. 36 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover pencils by Brett Booth, inks by Tom McWeeney. Untitled story, script by Sean Ruffner and Brett Booth, pencils by Brett Booth, inks by Tom McWeeney; Venom has kidnapped Taboo, but realizing that her symbiote is of no relation to him or Carnage, understands Pike tricked him into doing his job for him; Meanwhile, Spidey and Backlash try to find a way to defeat Venom and Pike and save Taboo; Using a scrap of Venom's symbiote, they're able to track them down. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

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That Dirty Yellow Mustard: Part 1 of 4. An eight issue series consisting of two four part stories. "Dinophobia" - Panaam, the aged mentor of Ript and Claude, is being challenged to a death duel in the sky by a younger Pteradon who intends to replace him as the high, exalted wise one. The dueling part doesn't scare him, but the flying part does. So it's up to Ript and Claude to help Panaam overcome his fear of flying. After all, who better to teach him about being scared than a couple of spineless cowards? Beginning a brand new arc of stories, Bad Eggs mastermind Bob Layton explores the darker side of phobias and the laughs they can cause to the serious comic reader. Written by Bob Layton, with art and cover by Don Perlin and Gonzalo Mayo. Mature Readers. FC, 32 pgs. Cover price $2.95.

September/October 1996. Games, comics, and articles featuring everybody's favorite doll! 8-in. x 10.75-in.; full color; 36 pages on slick paper. Cover price $2.25.

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Die-cut cover. The Ogre and the Ape - Written by Doug Moench. Art by Kelley Jones and John Beatty. A major new villain is introduced in this extra-sized issue! A very powerful being is killing Gothamites. The only clue to the killer's identity is a graffito scrawled on the walls of the city's buildings. Batman must solve the puzzle before the body count rises, and face one of the strangest adversaries in his career -- The Ogre! 54 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.95.

Polybagged with "On the Edge" magazine. The Ogre and the Ape - Written by Doug Moench. Art by Kelley Jones and John Beatty. A major new villain is introduced in this extra-sized issue! A very powerful being is killing Gothamites. The only clue to the killer's identity is a graffito scrawled on the walls of the city's buildings. Batman must solve the puzzle before the body count rises, and face one of the strangest adversaries in his career -- The Ogre! 54 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.95.

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Unbagged Edition - does not have the "On the Edge" magazine insert. The Ogre and the Ape - Written by Doug Moench. Art by Kelley Jones and John Beatty. A major new villain is introduced in this extra-sized issue! A very powerful being is killing Gothamites. The only clue to the killer's identity is a graffito scrawled on the walls of the city's buildings. Batman must solve the puzzle before the body count rises, and face one of the strangest adversaries in his career -- The Ogre! 54 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.95.

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"Windows to the Soul!" Written by Ty Templeton. Art by Dave Madan and Rick Burchett. Alfred thinks there is a monster in the Batcave. Bruce thinks Alfred is seeing things...until Dick seconds the notion. Just what secrets are lurking in the Batcave? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.75.

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The hard-boiled exploits of Gotham's Finest continue: Montoya's kidnappers try to break her; Kitch's robbery case becomes a murder investigation; and Bullock learns who is behind the "teddy bear slayings" when the killer targets him. Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Jim Aparo and Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover by Rodolfo Damaggio and Bill Sienkiewicz. FC, 32 PG. Mando Format. Cover price $2.25.

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Cover art by J.H. Williams III and Mick Gray. Conspiracy, Part 2, script by Doug Moench, pencils by J.H. Williams III, inks by Mick Gray; Batman continues his investigation into a series of Satanic killings. 32 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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NightwingPainted cover art by John Van Fleet. Standard Operating Procedure, script by Alan Grant, pencils by Rick Burchett, inks by Klaus Janson; Bruce Wayne suspected of murder and cleared. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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Mission 8: Sweet Fruit of Life: Duality - Story and Art by Yukito Kishiro. Kaos and Jasmine head for the hills, leaving Alita in the lurch as she battles Den. Then, you'll never guess the secret of the relationship between Kaos and Den! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Journey's End (part 3 of 4), script by Robert Napton and Rob Liefeld, pencils by Ching Lau, Michael Chang, and Richard Horie, inks by Eric Cannon, Andy Owens, and Robert Lacko; Elias sends the Galactica back in time to just before the original Cylon attack on the fleet; The future crew tries to convince the past crew of the danger. 28 pgs. $2.99. Cover price $2.99.

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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Written by Bob Bolling, Mike Pellowski, and Kathleen Webb. Art by Doug Crane, Mike Esposito, and Rudy Lapick. Cover by Dan Decarlo. Betty is on the case of a missing professor at the Riverdale Museum. Betty foils Harpo De Hoofer's second attempt to steal the pirate's treasure. Betty babysits Marty The Menace. Betty is tired of her look and wants a drastic change. Betty Cooper fan art. Wheelchair ramp public service announcement with the Archie gang, art by Dan Decarlo. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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Written by Frank Doyle and George Gladir. Art by Dan DeCarlo, Alison Flood, Hal Smith, and Mike Esposito. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Betty and Veronica want Archie to be more assertive towards women so he won't be labeled a nerd. After Betty falls at Veronica's house, she thinks Betty is going to file a law suit against her. Archie gets busted hitting on Cheryl when the gang watch videos of their beach party. Archie and Jughead go on a old fashioned raft fishing trip and Veronica plans on spoiling their fun. Home Improvement public service announcement, art by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica makes her house wheelchair accessible so her friend, Della, who's confined to a wheelchair can attend her slumber party. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Canadian Price Variant. $1.65 cover price. Written by Frank Doyle and George Gladir. Art by Dan DeCarlo, Alison Flood, Hal Smith, and Mike Esposito. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Betty and Veronica want Archie to be more assertive towards women so he won't be labeled a nerd. After Betty falls at Veronica's house, she thinks Betty is going to file a law suit against her. Archie gets busted hitting on Cheryl when the gang watch videos of their beach party. Archie and Jughead go on a old fashioned raft fishing trip and Veronica plans on spoiling their fun. Home Improvement public service announcement, art by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica makes her house wheelchair accessible so her friend, Della, who's confined to a wheelchair can attend her slumber party. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.65.

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Written by Dan Parent and Frank Doyle. Art by Dan DeCarlo, Dan Parent, and Mark Brewer. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Betty tries to interest Veronica in rock climbing, but Veronica is resistant until she sees the type of buff guys the sport attracts. Veronica's new cellular phone is driving everyone else nuts. Veronica cuts her hair to short and curly, then immediately regrets it when nobody recognizes her. Editor Gorelick promotes the Sabrina television series, the Cheryl Blossom mini-series, and World Of Archie #21. Food For Thought public service announcement, art by Dan DeCarlo; Pop Tate installs a handicap ramp to the Choc'lit Shoppe. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover art by Bill Fugate (Mighty Man), Chris Ecker (Knight Watchman), David Zimmerman (Blitz), John Thompson (Ultiman), and Ed Quinby (Secret Citadel). The Top-Secret Origin of the Blitz, script by Terrance Griep, Jr., pencils by Darren Goodhart, inks by Jim Brozman; Silver-Age Flash [Barry Allen] tribute. The Adventures of the Ultimate Human Being! starring Ultiman, script by Chris Ecker [as Jimmy Ziegler], art by Chris Ecker [as Jon Schuler] and John Thompson (header art); Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster Superman tribute.Who is this Champion of Midway City? starring Knight Watchman, script by Chris Ecker, pencils by Chris Ecker [as Tom King], inks by Jim Brozman and Mike Matthew [as Tom King]; Golden-Age Bob Kane Batman tribute. Pin-up of Mighty Man by Bill Fugate; Golden-Age C.C. Beck Captain Marvel tribute. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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*18+ Mature Readers Only* By Bill Wray and Robert Loren Fleming. 32 pages, B&W. *18+ Mature Readers Only* Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Written by Joel Rose. Art by over 57 of the world's best comics artists. THE BIG BOOK OF HOAXES is an entertaining encyclopedia of the most amazing deceptions, fables, and cons in the history of the world. Reporting on the unbelievable scams that have fooled people throughout time, this fascinating book documents the "true tales of the greatest lies ever told." From Orson Welles' War of the Worlds invasion to the actual sale of the Brooklyn Bridge to the woman who was impregnated by a six-foot rabbit, this black and white volume reveals just how gullible and manipulative man can be. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. From Al Capone to Bugsy Siegel to John Gotti, people have a strange fascination with the dark doings of lawbreakers. Much is known about these "big" criminals, but what of the ones we never hear about? What about the little ones, the clever ones, the unusual ones? Following its foray into the little-known worlds of weirdos, freaks and others, Paradox Press plunges into the underworld with this definitive guide to unscrupulous characters. Meet the forgotten legends among America's most wanted: "Pittsburgh" Phil: the original "out-of-town hit man." Phil belonged to Murder Inc., a real organization of paid mob killers. When he was finally arrested, he broke down and lost his mind. Or did he...? "Honest" John Kelly: the first income tax preparer for the Ringling Bros. Circus. According to him, the circus mysteriously lost elephants, lions and rhinos all over the country. Fortunately, these were able to be claimed as business losses and tax deductions. Louie "Pretty" Amberg: the ugliest gangster in New York. He actually bought a laundry company just so he could use the laundry bags to dump all the corpses he was generating. These malefactors and others populate The Big Book of Little Criminals in humorous and informative short stories by a number of authors of true crime, crime fiction and comics: George Hagenauer, Carl Sifakis, Joel Rose and Tom Peyer. Little Criminals includes the art of Ty Templeton, Rick Parker, Frank Quitely, Marshall Rogers, Alec Stevens, and many others. Cover by Tom Taggart. 192-page softcover, Mature Readers, Big Book Format (black & white with color covers, 8 1/2" x 11", squarebound). Cover price $14.95.

1st printing.

Written by Joel Rose.

Featuring art by over 57 of the world's best comics artists.

From the gangs of ancient India to the modern mafia, THE BIG BOOK OF THUGS offers a historical and insightful overview of the most notorious gangs and mobs since the beginning of time. Analyzing the infamous group dynamic, this engrossing book delves into the immoral actions and tainted motivations of these organized packs. But neither romanticizing nor condemning their actions, this black and white comic text is an accurate portrait of the toughest mobs ever to walk the mean streets and rule the back alleys.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 192 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.95.

UK Edition, Oct. 1996. Collects Sin City: The Big Fat Kill (1994) #1-5. Story and art by Frank Miller. Criminals have always called the shots in Sin City. But ever since the first dame set up shop in Old Town, those side streets have been run by the women that walk the night. Now the mob's looking to break up the party. Dwight knows something that the mob's gotta learn the hard way: Sometimes standing up for your friends means killing a whole lot of people. Also includes a pinup gallery by Walt Simonson, Mike Allred, Sergio Toppi, Mike Mignola, Joe Kubert and more. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 184 pages, B&W.

Chapter Five: Activated! - Story and Art by Yoshiki Takaya. A new character with unprecedented powers, Alkanphel, makes an appearance, and he's not someone you'd want to meet in a dark alley...or a sunny street, for that matter! Plus, the Council of Zoalords heads for Japan to squelch the rebellion of Commander Gyro! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Black Canary and Oracle's newest high-speed adventure continues: Catwoman's arrival complicates the hunt for criminal mastermind Archer Braun, culminating in an incredible car chase! Also starring the Huntress! Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Matt Haley, Wade Von Grawbadger and John Lowe. Cover by Gary Frank and John Dell. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

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Written by Mark Hamill and Eric Johnson. Art by H.M. Baker and Bruce Patterson. Cover by H.M. Baker. Luther Drake bumped heads with fate and the Black Pearl was born! Fueled by a frenzied media, there's no turning back now, as he desperately strives to strike back at injustice. Is he driven by headlines . . . or his heart? This boy's got deep, dark secrets. Come and take a peek. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Alex Simmons and Joe Bennett. Cover price $2.95.

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Alex Simmons and Joe Bennett. Cover price $2.95.

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Genius: Part 1 of 2 - Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. In order that he may end his immortal suffering, Manji must slay one thousand enemies -- and it looks like he has all the targets he needs in the followers of Anotsu! The master swordsman continues to elude Manji by sending his disciples to do his dirty work. And as his flock dwindles, the immortal ninja gets closer to his prey. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $2.95.

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Regular Edition. "Blood Brawl" written by Kirk Lindo with art by David Brewer. B&W, 24 pages, standard paper stock. Cover price $2.95.

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Silver Foil Edition. "Blood Brawl" written by Kirk Lindo with art by David Brewer. B&W, 24 pages, standard paper stock. Cover price $5.00.