Comic books June 1997

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Betty and Veronica Vol. 1 No. 8. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "Achievement," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Betty is depressed because she's wasted her entire summer; But Veronica helps her count her successes over the past summer. "Little Darling," script by Kathleen Webb pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Veronica and Betty spend the day babysitting Betty's rambunctious cousins instead of mall shopping. "Dune Disaster," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Henry Scarpelli; The girls stage a sand sculpting contest between Archie and Reggie, each having to sculpt his favorite subject. Ye Ol' Swimmin' Hole! pinup by Rex W. Lindsey. 20 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

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Veronica Vol. 1 No. 9. Cover pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Dan DeCarlo. "Your Date With Veronica," script by Angelo DeCesare, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Veronica has a date with a new suitor, but the boys interfere. "Talk Show," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick; Reggie gets Dilton to make him a voice chip that he places behind the mirror Veronica uses in the school play. "Crowning Achievement," script by Joe Edwards, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica gets her father to sponsor a beauty contest that she will most likely win. Veronica's Word Find. Summer swimwear for Veronica fashion page. 20 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

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Archie and Friends Vo. 1 No. 10. Cover pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Band Together," script by Bill Golliher and Dan Parent, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Rudy Lapick; Inspired by a local group, Archie and the gang reform the band under the name "Pearl Jelly"; They then score a gig where a record producer will be. "That's The Ticket!", script by Dan Parent, pencils by Bill Golliher, inks by Rudy Lapick; Chuck and Moose put their foot down when Midge and Nancy plan all of their dates without consulting them. 20 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "Wish You Weren't Here!", script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Miss Grundy fails Archie in history class for turning in his homework late on the last day of school; Archie puts off writing the 30 page paper all summer explaining why his homework has to be done on time; Jughead wins a trip to Dipsy World (Disney World) in Florida for eating candy bars. "Alone at Last!"; Betty and Veronica compete for Archie's attention on a summer day at the beach until it rains. Archie's Club News. "Magic Mirror"; Dilton invents a mirror with a tape player on the back that will answer questions. "It's in the Stars," script by George Gladir, pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Rudy Lapick; Cheryl Blossom steals all the boys' attention away from Betty and Veronica at the beach until Jughead reads her horoscope. "Speechless," script by Mike Pellowki, pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie has a hard time staying silent while he is Mr. Lodge's caddy for golf. 48 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ronald Russel Roach. Cover by Joseph Michael Linsner. Sirius collects indie artist Roachs long-in-the-works labor of love in its complete form for the first time. Tazio chooses to help people so he can avoid the Biblical prophecies that he is the Antichrist. But his rejection of his destiny may not be as easy to achieve. 260 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $13.00. Cover price $13.00.

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Regular edition.

Heroes Con Special Edition.

San Diego Con Special Edition.

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Wizard Special Edition regular. David Finch story and art.

Wizard Special Edition Gold Foil. David Finch story and art.

Limited Wizard edition, signed by David Finch and Batt with Wizard certificate of authenticity. Wizard Special Edition. David Finch story and art.

Written and illustrated by Ed Brubaker. B&W, 24 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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2nd printing. Cover art by Dean Hsieh. PROLOGUE; The goddess Athena is forced to retire from Mount Olympus. Act 1 / scene 1 OUR SINGER; Serpenteena perform their first show in Pan Athens; Athena gets in a fight with Gino after the show, then later tells Kallie about her background. Scripts and art by Dean Hsieh. Ninja High School ad. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover art by Dean Hsieh. Act 2 / scene 4 Connection, script and art by Dean Hsieh; Jay joins Herma and her/his mother Aphrodite on a video shoot; Aphrodite tries to use a strap-on dildo to help Jay deal with his mixed feelings about dating a hermaphrodite. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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"Shadowplay" Part 1 of 4. Script by Walt Simonson. Pencils by Michael Ryan. Inks by Saleem Crawford, Kevin Conrad, and Norm Rapmund. Cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. On the Avengers' front lawn, the Lethal Legion attacks! And the Enchantress' group of marauders has a surprise accomplice...the Scarlet Witch! After finding their bearings, Earth's Mightiest Heroes overpower Wonder Man, Ultron-5, and the Executioner; but Wanda and the Enchantress escape! A little while later as the Avengers clean up their new mansion, the next wave of super-villains attack! And this time it's the Masters of Evil! The bad guys are coming out of the woodwork! In the meantime Loki deduces that something is "off" about this universe...like it's an undercooked figment of someone's imagination! Cameo appearances by Kang, Mantis, Modok, Baron Zemo, Agatha Harkness, Hank Pym (as Ant-Man), Black Knight, Klaw, Melter, Whirlwind, and the Radioactive Man. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Hellcat, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. 40 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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Summer 1997 issue. Story by Steve Peters. Art by Steve Peters, plus guest panels by Dave Sim, Paul Pope, Mark Oakley, Matt Feazell, Scott Roberts, Steve Remen, Greg Hyland, Joe Chiappetta, Rick Veitch, James Kochalka, Sam Henderson, Oscar Stern, Rob Walton, and Jimmy Gownley. Cover by Steve Peters. An anthology exploring the overlapping boundaries of reality and dreams, winner of a Xeric Grant for self-publishing. Six tales of adventure, including a jam story featuring a whos who of indie cartoonists. 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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Angel Errant: Part 2 of 2 - Written by Dennis O'Neil. Art by Dougie Braithwaite & James Pascoe. Cover by Barry Kitson & James Pascoe. Jean-Paul, having abandoned Sister Lilhy and her Order of St. Dumas, finds himself a new mentor, Ra's al Ghul. And Ra's has a special offer for his new protege: the hand of Talia! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Bandai Characters Illustrated Magazine. Most text in Japanese. 8-1/4 in. x 11-5/8 in.; part color, part black and white; 128 pages.

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Stories by Eddie Campbell and Wes Kublick. Art by Eddie Campbell, Pete Mullins and Michael Evans. Cover by Eddie Campbell and Pete Mullins. The acclaimed series by artist Eddie Campbell, featuring the latter-day adventures of the immortal Greek gods. Earth, Water, Air & Fire continues, as Bacchus, Theseus, the Eyeball Kid and Simpson get caught in a gang war in Sicily. The Snatching of Miss July; Dust in the Eyes; plus an Alec story and a Montague Hale one-pager. 36 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 2 - Issue 1, Summer 1997. 8.5" x 11", 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.00.

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The Badger finds himself right in the middle of a conflict when an Indian tribe, believing that the predictions of better times are here, raid a herd of beefalo, a serendipitous blend of cattle and buffalo resulting in a docile beast more flavorful and less fattening than either in "Beefalo Don't Like Fences." Script by Mike Baron and art by Michael Avon Oeming. Cover price $2.95.

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"Someone to Watch Over Me!" Story by Larry Hama. Art by Rodolfo Damaggio and Bill Sienkiewicz. In order to save two universes, the young hero known as Access was forced to use the power of Amalgam (see Marvel versus DC (1996) #3). In this issue, The macabre Man-Thing and the tragic Man-Bat are merged to create the Bat-Thing. This cursed creature is forced to stalk the night, seeking out evil wherever it may dwell. Cover price $1.95.

Auction Item: CBCS 9.8 View scans 5 bids Current bid: $16.00 Time left: 6h 55m Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-22C8315-001

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Faceless Part 2 of 2: Postmarked - Written by Doug Moench. Art by Kelley Jones and John Beatty. Cover by Kelley Jones. Batman uses all his formidable detective skills to discover the identity of the serial killer Faceless and the identity of the fiend's next victim. But is he too late? 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

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Painted cover by C. Michael Dudash, 5 people and Batmobile on cover. The comic book version of the movie event of the summer, which pits Batman and Robin against a veritable army of foes: Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy and Bane! Luckily for our heroes, they have a new ally in their war against evil--Batgirl! Written by Dennis O'Neil. Art by Rodolfo Damaggio and Bill Sienkiewicz. FC, 64 pg. Cover price $5.95.

Dynamic Forces edition signed by Dennis O'Neil and limited to 5,000 copies. Includes certificate of authenticity.Painted cover by C. Michael Dudash, 5 people and Batmobile on cover. The comic book version of the movie event of the summer, which pits Batman and Robin against a veritable army of foes: Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy and Bane! Luckily for our heroes, they have a new ally in their war against evil--Batgirl! Written by Dennis O'Neil. Art by Rodolfo Damaggio and Bill Sienkiewicz. FC, 64 pg. Cover price $5.95.

3.95 cover price, art cover newsstand edition w/Batman punching. The comic book version of the movie event of the summer, which pits Batman and Robin against a veritable army of foes: Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy and Bane! Luckily for our heroes, they have a new ally in their war against evil--Batgirl! Written by Dennis O'Neil. Art by Rodolfo Damaggio and Bill Sienkiewicz. FC, 64 pg. Cover price $3.95.

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Add to cart Fine $3.60

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $95.00 View scans Paper: White Label #4490169008 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

"Duty of the Huntress!" Guest-starring Huntress. Written by Ty Templeton. Art by Brandon Kruse and Terry Beatty. When a rival mob wipes out the entire Bertinelli family, it's up to the sole survivor to get revenge. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.75.

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Cover art by Anthony Williams. Dirty Tricks, part 1, script by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, art by Anthony Williams; Batman must deal with an assassin named The Magician. Ad for Batman & Robin movie cards. 32 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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JANUS: Part 2 of 2. Two and Two is... - Written by Alan Grant. Art by Dave Taylor & Stan Woch. Painted Cover by Doug Beekman. Two-Face has a shipful of cruise missiles aimed at Gotham City. Batman, unable to physically intervene, must convince the villain to spare millions of lives! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

"St. Patrick's Day." Catwoman saves Batman from Poison Ivy's controlling influence. The subplot tying Bruce Wayne to Carmine Falcone thickens. Script by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Tim Sale. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover pencils by Art Thibert, inks by Danny Miki. "The Long Count," script by Chuck Dixon and Beau Smith, pencils by Sergio Cariello, inks by Art Thibert, Danny Miki, and Jaime Mendoza; Batman and Wildcat battle each other and then escape the cage they are fighting in. Includes Robin [Tim Drake], Oracle [Barbara Gordon], Killer Croc [Waylon Jones], KGBeast, Steel Jacket, and Monsoon. "The Fight Card," art by Sergio Cariello; Biography and sketch of the creators on the book: Chuck Dixon; Beau Smith; Sergio Cariello; Art Thibert; Danny Miki; Jaime Mendoza. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.25.

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Fight 8: Ouroboros Part 2: True Grit - Story and Art by Yukito Kishiro. Last angelic issue! While Alita relives her showdown with Jashugan in the heart of mad scientist Desty Nova's headquarters, Kaos' life is put in dire jeopardy! Plus, Chief Bigott of Tiphares makes Nova an offer he can't refuse! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover pencils by Roger Cruz, inks by Wellington Diaz. Body Shopping, script by Keith Giffen (plot) and Terry Kavanagh, pencils by Cedric Nocon, inks by Jamie Mendoza and Hackshack Studios; Beast and his companions find Karma's siblings, only to learn that Spiral has turned the children into adults with deadly powers; Under Viper's control, the Coy twins fight their sister and her friends. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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.

Written by Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil, Guy Maxtone-Graham, and Don London. Art by Rick Parker, Rob Camacho, and Georges Lavigne.

Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

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Written by Barbara Slate and George Gladir. Art by Stan Goldberg and Mike Esposito. Cover by Stan Goldberg and Mike Esposito. A group of parents get Betty fired from the Little League team she's coaching because she puts the feelings and confidence of her players ahead of winning. Dilton invents a computer program that scans pictures of fashions, then superimposes them over the body of a model, in this case Betty.The cheerleading squad has a new, stricter coach and some of the girls want to complain to Mr. Weatherbee about her.Editor Gorelick promotes the new Sabrina fashion doll, as well as Sabrina The Teenage Witch #3 and Betty & Veronica Spectacular #24. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Written by Barbara Slate and Kathleen Webb. Art by Dan DeCarlo. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Archie spots Betty and Veronica modeling wedding gowns for a local boutique and assumes they're marrying someone else. Betty and Veronica get all dolled up to swoon over a world-famous, handsome astronomer who is staying at the Lodge Mansion. Betty The Model Bride fashion page by Dan DeCarlo. Veronica The Model Bride fashion page by Dan DeCarlo. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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Last $2.00 cover price. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Alison Flood. "Volleyball Vendetta" Parts 1 and 2, script by Bill Golliher, art by Dan DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica compete in a volleyball competition judged by Brett Brantly; Veronica hires the Russian National men's volleyball team to up her game. "How Un-convention-al!", script by Dan Parent, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Rudy Lapick; The gang attend a Star Trex (Star Trek) comicon; Betty and Veronica pretend to be actresses and sign autographs and later meet some aliens. "The Eternal Triangle," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Betty brings Archie lunch at the beach he promises to be better person to her but he can't resist Veronica. "Haughty But Nice," script by Bob Bolling, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Alison Flood; Veronica allows Betty to come to her high society party, but only as a maid. Mouse In Da House starring Sabrina, script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Sweet Revenge," script by Angelo Decesare, art by Dan DeCarlo; Betty has a job selling ice cream on the beach; Veronica tries to buy an ice cream but Betty won't accept any form of payment from her. 48 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.00.

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Cover art by Dan Reed and Darren Goodhart (Galahad and Absolute insets). The Radical Return of Faulty Towers starring Knight Watchman, script by Gary Carlson (plot, dialogue) and Dan Reed (plot), art by Dan Reed. The Library Looter! starring Galahad, script by Terrance Griep, Jr., pencils by David Zimmerman, inks by Jim Brozman; 1970's college-era Robin the Teen Wonder tribute. He's the Last Word in Justice! starring The Absolute, script by Daniel Wilson, art by Darren Goodhart; 1970's Archie Goodwin/Walt Simonson Manhunter tribute. Ad for The Junior Watchmen Of America. House ad for next issue, Big Bang Comics #12, art by David Zimmerman and Erik Larsen. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.