Comic books December 1996

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Special Limited Edition. Written by Robert Napton and Rob Liefeld. Art by Scott Clark, Chris Carlson and Norm Rapmund. Cover by Scott Clark and Chris Carlson. The final chapter begins as the battle of Armageddon ignites in the far future! Avengelyne, Passover, B'liale and a host of angels and demons have united to face an entity more evil than Lucifer himself! Earth serves as the battleground for the greatest conflict of all while the fate of humanity lingers in the balance! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

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"First Blood" Part 1 of 2. Plot by Rob Liefeld and Jim Valentino. Script by Jim Valentino and Jeph Loeb (assists). Pencils by Chap Yaep. Inks by Jonathan Sibal. Cover by Chap Yaep and Jonathan Sibal. Earth's Mightiest Heroes return to New York with the god of thunder as their newest member! However the team doesn't get much time to rest once a large spaceship appears over Manhattan! The Avengers rush to investigate and discover Kang! Oh no, why has the Conqueror come to the 20th century? The master of time's motive remains unclear, but his fury does not! It's another awesome test for the fledgling avengers vs. the powerful Kang! Cameo appearances by the Fantastic Four, Mantis, Hank Pym, Janet van Dyne, Agatha Harkness, Loki, Ultron-2, and the Enchantress. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Hellcat, Scarlet Witch, Swordsman, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The first 12 issues of the Avengers' second volume were reprinted in 2006 in the trade paperback: Heroes Reborn Avengers. This issue includes a statement of ownership: average print run 126,858; average paid circulation 123,581.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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Story by Ian Carney. Art and wraparound cover by Garry Marshall. A 14-year-old girl lives a secret life online as a virtual-reality hactivist. Button has made some powerful enemies as Axis Mundi, and shes in real trouble when one of them discovers her true identity. Final issue of the series. 24 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.99.

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Angel at War - The Fall of St. Dumas: Part 1 of 3 - Written by Dennis O'Neil. Art and Cover by Barry Kitson & James Pascoe. Defeating a cadre of its men, Azrael proclaims the Order's return -- for good! Meanwhile, Rollo slips deeper and deeper into insanity as Azrael, Brian Bryan, Sister Lilhy and Nomoz reach the Order's stronghold...only to find themselves the prisoners of St. Dumas! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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The Anger the Terror and the Question - Written by Dennis O'Neil. Art by Vince Giarrano. Cover by Barry Kitson & James Pascoe. Following the destruction of the Order of St. Dumas, Azrael's quest for solitude is violated by Vic Sage, the mysterious detective known by some as The Question! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

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Aztek's origin is revealed as he goes against the power of the mad Lizard King...and nearly loses his life in the battle! Written by Grant Morrison and Mark Millar. Art by N. Steven Harris, Keith Champagne and Larry Mahlstedt. Cover by Norm Breyfogle. FC, 32 PG. Cover price $1.75.

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Stories by Eddie Campbell, Michael Evans and Marcus Moore. Art by Eddie Campbell, Ed Hillyer and Sara Broomhall. Cover by Eddie Campbell and Pete Mullins. The acclaimed series by artist Eddie Campbell, featuring the latter-day adventures of the immortal Greek gods. One Man Show begins, as the Eyeball Kid tries to pull himself up from rock bottom and face his enemies, Hermes and the Telchines. One Man Show; Oppression; Eulogies for Santa Claus; plus an Alec story and a Montague Hale one-pager. 36 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Sean Ruffner and Brett Booth. Art by Michael Ryan and Lucian Rizzo. While on a field trip, Jodi suddenly finds herself in the middle of a supernatural vendetta as a sinister sorcerer attacks his former master – the arch mage Azrum. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

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That Dirty Yellow Mustard: Part 3 of 4. An eight issue series consisting of two four part stories. "When You Whiz Upon A Star..." Guess who's coming to dinner! When Earth is visited by travelers from beyond the stars, those bad boys of the Jurassic, Ript and Claude, step up to the plate...as goodwill ambassadors. But will the raunchy raptors wind up as specimens in an interplanetary zoo, or will E.T. be added to Ript and Claude's menu? Comics' "galactic sacred cows" are about to be milked for all they're worth! Written by Bob Layton, with art and cover by Don Perlin and Gonzalo Mayo. Mature Readers. FC, 32 pgs. Cover price $2.95.

November/December 1996. Articles and comics 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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Darkest Night of the Man-Bat Part 2 of 3: Pursuit - Written by Doug Moench. Art by Kelley Jones and John Beatty. Cover by Kelley Jones. Man-Bat is in the Arctic, about to prey upon members of a research expedition. He's pursued by three deadly killers with orders to destroy him -- assassins who are, in turn, hunted by the Batman! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover by Ty Templeton. "Knightmare," script by Ty Templeton, pencils by Brandon Kruse, inks by Rick Burchett; The Scarecrow is spreading fear to millions through a television broadcast of the Beat Boys, reuniting one of the most popular bands of all time; But Batman is the only one who even suspects a threat! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.75.

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Elseworlds. Writer/artist John Byrne reunites two of the key heroes from DC Versus Marvel in the era that created them both, the dark days of World War II. In this Prestige Elseworlds one-shot in which Byrne uses a cool, eye-catching, retro style, diabolical Nazis and criminal madmen stand poised to overthrow the free world. The World's Greatest Detective and the Sentinel of Liberty represent the common man's final hope! Written, illustrated and cover by John Byrne. FC, 64 pg. Prestige Format. Cover price $5.95.

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Superman comes to Gotham asking for Batman's help in uncovering the truth about a murder in "World's Finest: Equal Justice." Written by Jerry Ordway. Pencils by Lee Weeks. Inks by Jesse Delperdang. Also: Dick Grayson and Donna Troy have a heart-to-heart while fighting some thugs in "Like Riding a Bike." Written by Devin Grayson. Art by Rodolfo Damaggio. (A story about D. Grayson written by D. Grayson! ) Plus: Batman and Green Arrow in "Double Play." Written by Mike Grell. Pencils by Jim Aparo. Inks by Sal Velluto. Cover by Lee Weeks & Jerry Ordway. Cover price $2.95.

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By HOWARD CHAYKIN. Writer/artist Howard Chaykin (American Flagg, Power & Glory) spins an Elseworlds tale that immerses the Dark Knight in the steel and smoke-filled world of 1936, in which the Batman battles the forces of fascism head-on. As the flames of war ignite Europe, a lone masked vigilante fights a battle on the American homefront to keep a secret weapon from falling into enenmy hands, while sinister figures fan the fires of racism. Featuring Elseworlds incarnations of the regular Batman supporting cast, including the Joker, Two-Face and Catwoman. Prestige Format, 64 pages, FC. Cover price $5.95.

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When a Wayne Enterprises employee is killed by an antipersonnel mine in the war-torn nation of Kravia, Batman must go on a one-man rescue mission for the worker's missing daughter. In the process, the Dark Knight learns of the horrors faced by those who must live daily knowing that the slightest misstep may be their last. This heartwrenching story based upon real life dangers is written by Dennis O'Neil, and illustrated by Joe Staton and Bill Sienkiewicz. FC, 64 pg. Mando Format. Cover price $3.95.

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The Dark Knight's oldest ally goes on a dangerous search for truth when evidence comes to light that a violent unsolved robbery costing dozens of lives was the work of cops! This riveting police story packs the kind of intensity of TV shows like Homicide and NYPD Blue. Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and cover by Klaus Janson. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover art by Quique Alcatena. Clay, Part 1, script by Alan Grant, art by Quique Alcatena; Batman battles Clayface, who reveals his origin (a new origin, to be precise) to his girlfriend. 32 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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Painted cover art by Duncan Fegredo. Leaves of Grass, Part 2: Reefer Madness, script by Alan Grant, pencils by Dave Taylor, inks by Stan Woch; Poison Ivy confronts Jason Woodrue (the Floronic Man), who is revealed to be the supplier of the genetically-enhanced marijuana that is flooding Gotham; He relates being regrown under the influence of marijuana; The Floronic Man believes that marijuana can save the world. He pays Poison Ivy for the use of her blood to create a new life form; The Batman tracks them and is surprised and knocked unconscious by Holly and Eva; Also, the Tim Drake subplot continues as Tim's friend Norris has a bad reaction to the genetically-enhanced marijuana. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

1st printing. Written by James Robinson. Art by John Estes. Unknowingly possessed by an evil spirit, Batman brutally slaughters a restaurant full of customers. Regaining consciousness with no recollection of the events, the Dark Knight Detective must solve the mystery of his own killing spree. Aided by the mystical Deadman, Batman begins to piece together the clues of his possession. But as the involvement of malevolent mages and a supernatural emissary of Satan is discovered, Batman must find a way to combine his human abilities with Deadman's paranormal powers to defeat this unholy evil. Softcover, 92 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

1st printing.

Written by James Robinson. Art and cover by John Estes.

Unknowingly possessed by an evil spirit, Batman brutally slaughters a restaurant full of customers. Regaining consciousness with no recollection of the events, the Dark Knight Detective must solve the mystery of his own killing spree. Aided by the mystical Deadman, Batman begins to piece together the clues of his possession. But as the involvement of malevolent mages and a supernatural emissary of Satan is discovered, Batman must find a way to combine his human abilities with Deadman's paranormal powers to defeat this unholy evil.

Hardcover, 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

No Dust Jacket

1st printing.

Written by James Robinson. Art and cover by John Estes.

Unknowingly possessed by an evil spirit, Batman brutally slaughters a restaurant full of customers. Regaining consciousness with no recollection of the events, the Dark Knight Detective must solve the mystery of his own killing spree. Aided by the mystical Deadman, Batman begins to piece together the clues of his possession. But as the involvement of malevolent mages and a supernatural emissary of Satan is discovered, Batman must find a way to combine his human abilities with Deadman's paranormal powers to defeat this unholy evil.

Hardcover, 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

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Fight 2: Chasing Kaos: Good-byes - Story and Art by Yukito Kishiro. Incredible cyborg battle action in a futuristic world! Alita's tearful reunion with Doc Ido, her surrogate father, leads to an even more painful good-bye. It's another resurrection and a third lease on life for North America's newer, tougher manga sweetheart! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

The Baum Bugle: A Journal of Oz (1996) Volume 40 #3 (whole # 117) is published three times annually by The International Wizard of Oz Club. Front cover: Evelyn Copelman's pastel rough sketch from the frontispiece of the 1956 Grossett & Dunlap edition of 'The Wizard of Oz', 40 pages + 8 page bonus The Oz Observer, B&W.

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.

1st printing. By Larry Doyle. The untold expose of how we became famous and made movies that didn't suck and got rich and scored with celebrity chicks. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $12.00.

2nd and later printings. By Larry Doyle. The untold expose of how we became famous and made movies that didn't suck and got rich and scored with celebrity chicks. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $12.00.

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1996 Edition - 1st printing. Edited by Charles Brooks. It is a historical and political look at the year, a gauge of public opinion, a wealth of humor, and, in many cases, a perspective on the issues that may have been overlooked. In Best Editorial Cartoons of the Year: 1996 Edition, the most newsworthy events of 1995 are lampooned or championed by the best cartoonists across the U.S. and Canada. Among other things, this year's edition covers Whitewater, Travelgate, a balanced federal budget, Bosnia, First Lady Hillary Clinton, and Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich. The year had its ups and downs, its expected turns as well as surprises. The twenty-fourth installment in the series, this collection of the funniest and most memorable cartoons may make you laugh or make you sad but will always make you think. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W.

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Written by Bob Bolling, George Gladir, and Mike Pellowski. Art by Doug Crane and Mike Esposito. Cover by Stan Goldberg and Mike Esposito. Betty is certain criminal mastermind and disguise artist Rob Ruse is in Riverdale and planning a job. Betty demonstrates the type of gadgets she'd like to see in a catalog merchandised with teens in mind. Archie takes Betty to a country and western dance club, both in full western regalia. Public service announcement with the Archie gang, art by Dan DeCarlo; Jughead tries to enlist readers to purchase Jimmy Dean Frozen breakfast products, a portion of which will go to United Cerebral Palsy Associates. Ad for an Archie Volleyball t-shirt. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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Written by Mike Pellowski, Kathleen Webb, Hal Smith, and Mike Pellowski. Art by Dan DeCarlo and Allison Flood. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Betty refuses to ditch her work assignment and join the others at a concert. Veronica is distraught over committing a fashion faux pas. A typo invalidates Veronica's drivers license and, rather than let Archie chauffeur Veronica around, Betty volunteers to help her study for the written exam. Archie and Reggie begin compete at the midway games at the fair to see who can win the biggest prizes for the ladies. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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Written by Barbara Slate and Mike Pellowski. Art by Dan Parent, Jon D'Agostino, and Mike Worley. Cover by Dan Parent and Rudy Lapick. Betty wins a contest and becomes a finalist to be the All-American Girl professional model. Mr. Lodge finds Betty and Veronica engrossed in a "current affairs" program. Betty And Veronica's City Style fashion page by Jon D'Agostino. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover art by Darren Goodhart. Ominous Reprieve starring Mighty Man, script by Terrance Griep, Jr., pencils by Darren Goodhart, inks by Mike Matthew; 1970's Jim Starlin Captain Marvel/Warlock tribute. The Assassination Run starring Shanghai Breeze, script and pencils by Stan Timmons, inks by Mike Matthew; Gene Day Master of Kung Fu tribute. I Met Oogur From Outer Space!, script by Carl Gafford, pencils by Frank Fosco, inks by James M. Daly; Stan Lee-Jack Kirby "giant monster" comics tribute. The Ghost Robbers of the Wax Museum!! starring Knight Watchman, script by Chris Ecker, pencils by Chris Ecker [as Tom King], inks by Jim Brozman [as Tom King]; 1940's Bob Kane Batman tribute. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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Chapter Seven: Trumped! - Story and Art by Yoshiki Takaya. Commander Gyro has gotten his mutated paws on a secret weapon called the "Remover"! Can you guess what it can do to Sho/Guyver I and Agito/Guyver II? It's the original bio-boostin' hero in his own hit manga series! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Black Canary and Oracle's newest high-speed adventure concludes: With Catwoman and the Huntress down, it becomes a showdown between Black Canary and the lethal Lady Shiva! Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Sal Buscema, Matt Haley and Wade Von Grawbadger. Cover by Gary Frank and John Dell. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

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"The Bond" Script by Ben Raab. Pencils by Jimmy Cheong. Inks by Andy Lanning. Cover by Jimmy Cheong and Cam Smith. In this special one-shot, the Black Knight and Sersi try to leave the Ultraverse and return to the Marvel Universe! And their latest attempt finally lands them back on Earth-616; however, in the 12th century instead of the 20th! Sersi is her true self in this medieval era, but Dane has inhabited the body of his ancestor Eobar Garrington! And Eobar has an interesting friend and fellow crusader: Bennet du Paris (aka Exodus)! As Sersi and the knight traverse the Holy Land, Bennet's awesome powers at last manifest themselves! And that leads to the first battle: Exodus vs. Sersi and the Black Knight! And then the second: Exodus vs. Apocalypse! Wow! Can Dane and Sersi avoid becoming collateral damage during the clash of titans? And just escape to the 20th century? Origin of Exodus. First chronological appearance of Exodus. (Notes: This story takes place after the Avengers-Ultraforce Black September crossover event. There is a continuity discrepancy between this issue and the ending of Ultraverse Unlimited (1996) #2. Dane Whitman makes it back home in Heroes for Hire (1997 1st series) #2. Sersi returns in Heroes for Hire #4. Sersi and the Black Knight previously encountered Exodus in Avengers West Coast 101 during the Bloodties saga. Elements of the story briefly overlap with Cable (1993 1st series) #30. This issue was reprinted in 2011 in the hardcover: Avengers/X-Men Bloodties; and again in 2012 in the hardcover: Marvel Premiere Classic Library Edition #82.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Mark Hamill and Eric Johnson. Art by H.M. Baker and Bruce Patterson. Cover by H.M. Baker. Action and honor used to make a hero . . . now that's the media's job. Tina's past comes back to haunt her when her best friend is murdered. The Black Pearl is a hero, not a psycho . . . isn't he? With Tina running for her very life, reporter Frank Moran's frantic search for The Pearl gains an almost unbearable urgency. Stung by his show's cancellation, shock jock Jerry Delman plots a pay-per-view comeback as the merchandising machine is pushed to dizzying heights! Be careful, Luther Drake. You'll soon learn why justice is hard! The madness mounts when the mask goes on . . . don't miss it! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Fanatic: Part 1 of 2 - Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. For the sins of his past, Manji has been cursed with immortality. Before his curse will end -- before he can claim his eternal rest -- 1,000 sinners must die by his hand! Manji's female companion, Rin, finds the treasured sword of her destroyed kendo dojo (school of swordsmanship). The ronin who has it must have been involved in the destruction of the school -- and that means that Manji could be one step closer to ending his curse. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $2.95.

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Continuing the re-presentation of the classic miniseries: Blood falls in love with a vampire woman and together they leave the clan of blood drinkers on a search for truth. But the thirst for blood is still part of him, and soon he will have to kill again as he struggles to come to terms with his life as a vampire. Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Painted art and new cover by Kent Williams. Contains some nudity. Mature Readers. FC, 48 pg. No ads. Miraweb Format. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Garth Ennis. Art and Cover by Carlos Ezquerra. The brutal tale of near-future war continues: As Bloody Mary and the Major learn the horrific details of Anderton's transformation, Mary's past encounters with Anderton are revealed. But can she stop her former kill-team leader without dooming herself? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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Retributions. Story by Doug Brammer and Ryan Brown. Art by Bo Robertson. Cover by Stephen R. Bissette. The heroic swamp monster Bog, first seen in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Volume 2, gets his own series from Hall of Heroes. Bog is attacked by the Helliphant, a hideous beast from beyond the gates of Hell. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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1st Printing. Cover by Jeff Smith. Untitled story, script and art by Jeff Smith; Thorn leaves Barrelhaven and meets the Red Dragon; Fone Bone and Smiley Bone help the baby Rat Creature escape Barrelhaven. Phoney Bone leaves Barrelhaven with as much loot as he can get the villagers to carry. 36 pgs., B&W. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.