Comic books December 1987

Anthology of comics by Kaz. 11-in. x 15-in.; black and white; 44 pages. Cover price $9.95.

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Cover art by Trina Robbins. Errata from the Overstreet Guide regarding Eclipse titles. The Crispy Critter, script and inks by Trina Robbins, pencils by Barb Rausch; The girls are in Hawaii to film a new commercial for Twicenice Mints, but a mysterious stranger is following them. Profile of fan designer Tracie Tso. Paper doll pages. The California Girle Meet the Dolphin Boy, script and art by Trina Robbins; Swimming too far from shore, Mo is rescued by dolphins; She meets a boy who swims with the dolphins who tells her about the tuna fishers who often kill dolphins. 40 pgs. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $6.30	Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $6.30	Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $5.80	Add to cart FN 6.0 $5.40
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First printing. Story by Bobbi JG Weiss, credited as Weissworks. Art by Chris Miller, David Cody Weiss, Jeff Marghart and Andy Ice. Sometimes listed as Blackthorne 3-D Series (1985) #31. Blackthorne Publishing presents a series of 3-D comics featuring the popular 1980s advertising spokesfruit The California Raisins. Inspired by the Claymation commercials that also spun off albums, merchandise and TV specials, Stretch, Beebop, A.C., and Red have adventures in sunny California. Big Burger and his fast-food sidekicks plot to take over Raisinville, but the musical foursome opposes them with the power of dried grapes. 32 pages, B&W with 3-D effects. Cover price $2.50.

Reprint (may be 2nd to 4th edition). Story by Bobbi JG Weiss, credited as Weissworks. Art by Chris Miller, David Cody Weiss, Jeff Marghart and Andy Ice. Sometimes listed as Blackthorne 3-D Series (1985) #31. Blackthorne Publishing presents a series of 3-D comics featuring the popular 1980s advertising spokesfruit The California Raisins. Inspired by the Claymation commercials that also spun off albums, merchandise and TV specials, Stretch, Beebop, A.C., and Red have adventures in sunny California. Big Burger and his fast-food sidekicks plot to take over Raisinville, but the musical foursome opposes them with the power of dried grapes. 32 pages, B&W with 3-D effects. Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $30.00 View scan Paper: Off white to white Direct Edition. Label #21-2156CE3-023

Add to cart Fine $6.60

Add to cart Fine $6.60

"Natural Calling!" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Tom Morgan and Dave Hunt. Cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. It has been a couple of months since Steve Rogers resigned as Captain America. Steve is traveling through Washington state, where he encounters the mysterious ecological saboteur Brother Nature! Meanwhile, the Demolition Man asks Nomad and the Falcon to meet him in Los Angeles to discuss their mutual friend. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Natural Calling!" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Tom Morgan and Dave Hunt. Cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. It has been a couple of months since Steve Rogers resigned as Captain America. Steve is traveling through Washington state, where he encounters the mysterious ecological saboteur Brother Nature! Meanwhile, the Demolition Man asks Nomad and the Falcon to meet him in Los Angeles to discuss their mutual friend. 32 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

While Captain Atom is away at the JLI embassy, Dr. Megala is taken hostage in "Wish you were here..." Script by Cary Bates and Greg Weisman, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Bob Smith. Broderick cover. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $1.00 cover price - While Captain Atom is away at the JLI embassy, Dr. Megala is taken hostage in "Wish you were here..." Script by Cary Bates and Greg Weisman, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Bob Smith. Broderick cover. Cover price $1.00.

CARTOONIST PROfiles magazine allows syndicated cartoonists to tell, in their own words, what it took for them to become professionals. Comic artists explain their own unique method of creating a continuous flow of ideas, which have sustained them over long periods of time. This magazine explains how the cartoonist brought himself to the attention of the major syndicates. They tell their own life experiences have enabled them to speak with that unique voice. In this issue: Berke Breathed interview, computer animation, Morrie Turner, and more. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 88 pages on slick white paper. Cover price $6.00.

Double Issue. Edited by Stephanie Leonard. Castle Rock, endorsed by Stephen King, was the only real destination for early Stephen King-related news during its run, often providing readers with insider information well before any mention in the general media. Tabloid, 11 1/4-in. x 17-in., 16 pg, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Early alt-comix anthology edited by a pre-Palestine Joe Sacco. This issue includes stories and art by William Clark, Matthew Finch, Bob Staake, Jerzy Szostek, and Craig Bartlett. The funniest joke may be the cover line, The Official Publication of the Iran-Iraq War. Cover by Jaime Hernandez. Mature readers. Black and white; 36 pages. Cover price $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

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Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

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Ascensions End: Couple Capable. At the top of the Tower, Cerebus encounters Sump Thing, Woman Thing and the Artist, who have fused into a single being and want to beat him to the Ascension. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim; backgrounds by Gerhard. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.70. Cover price $1.70.

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Cover pencils by Chris Marrinan, inks by Al Gordon. "Pulsar's Back," script by Dennis Mallonee, pencils by Chris Marrinan, inks by Dell Barras; Icicle makes her costumed debut in battle against Pulsar. Icicle and Pulsar character profiles by Dennis Mallonee. "Malice," script by Dennis Mallonee, art by Benton Jew; Dark Malice solo adventure; Zeus cameo/intro. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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Fantasy adventure comics by Richard Corben, featuring the Neverwhere story Children of Fire. Also, "Necromancer and The Story of Oteg, both revised and reprinted from Corbens earlier underground comix. Mature readers. Full color; 32 pages. Cover by Corben. Cover price $2.00.

1st printing.

A collection of original watercolors published in Good Housekeeping Magazine from 1938 to 1944. Featuring all your Disney favorites - Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and Pluto! This book was used to promote an exhibition of this wonderful artwork held by Alexander Gallery December 3 to December 23 in New York City in 1987.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 132 pages, full color. All Ages

Vol 18, Num 1, # 66; Robocop, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Prince of Darkness, Predator, Superman IV, Max Headroom Cover price $4.95.

Dragon Lady Press: Classic Adventure Strips. Reprints "Secret Agent X-9" (4 storiesy 4 different artists). This comic is published by Dragon Lady Press. 64 pages, black & white, 8.5-in. x 11-in., newsprint, $2.95 cover price. Cover price $2.95.

Signed by Reed Waller and Kate Worley

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects "Omaha" The Cat Dancer (1986 Kitchen Sink/Fantagraphics) #1-2.

Story and art by Reed Waller and Kate Worley.

This volume includes the stories "Bizarre Sex" and "Snarf".

Signed by Reed Waller and Kate Worley on a tipped-in signature plate with exclusive artwork by Worley and limited to 1,500 copies. No dust jacket, hardcover with full color laminated boards.

Hardcover (No Dust Jacket), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: Limited to 1,500 copies.

Cover price $28.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $41.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects "Omaha" The Cat Dancer (1986 Kitchen Sink/Fantagraphics) #1-2.

Story and art by Reed Waller and Kate Worley.

This volume includes the stories "Bizarre Sex" and "Snarf".

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.95.

Original cover price: $1.50. December 4, 1987. Don Martin replies to Mad - 'There's no advantage to Mad magazine'; 3 Marvel titles go bi-weekly for summer; MICRA #6 preview; all 11 Marvel annuals to have connected story next summer; Golden Age find - 3500 comics from the late '40s; Playboy looks at Japanese comics. Cover price $1.50.

December 11, 1987. 'Shadow' from Marvel is coming in February - hardcover graphic novel is by Denny O'Neil, Michael Kaluta and Russ Heath; 'The Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told' collects classic tales; preview of Solomon Smoke; Piranha Press' first project is one-shot comics anthology; Brian Augustyn joins DC, is paid tribute in 'Trollords'; Marvel announces trade paperbacks - X-Men, Punisher, Power Pack; 'ALF' #1 sells out. Also in this issue: Advertising Index; Business World; Collector's Showcase; Comics Exchange; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Dan T's Inferno; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Law Is a Ass; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Trufan Adventures; What, Where & When; Year of Jubilo. Cover price $1.50.

December 18, 1987. No Avengers in #297 - they'll be "winnowed away," with comments from Walt Simonson; Forgotten Marvels - there are bargains out there; preview of Agent Unknown; Toys, Part II - here's more cartoons in toys; Nick Fury vs. S.H.I.E.L.D.; Dark Horse adapts Aliens to comics. Also in this issue: Advertising Index; Book Guide; Collector's Showcase; Comics Exchange; Comics Trader; Dan T's Inferno; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; Information, Please - the popular feature is back; Law Is a Ass - can Peter Parker teach school?; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; Trufan Adventures; What, Where & When. Cover price $1.50.

December 25, 1987. Hong Kong comics to get U.S. distribution; both First, Eclipse plan big line-wide crossovers - Eclipse plans 'Total Eclipse,' while First plans 'Crossroads'; Kitchen Sink to print Al Capp's complete 'Li'l Abner'; Pittsburgh loves 'The Pitt' - city responds with glee to destruction story; MICRA overships for Christmas. Also in this issue: Advertising Index; Book Guide; Collector's Showcase; Comics Exchange; Comics in Your Future; Comics Trader; Dan T's Inferno; Editorial; Editorial Cartoon; The Law Is a Ass - Ingersoll goes head-to-head with Perry Mason; Oh, So?; Retailer Directory; What, Where & When. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover by the Pander Bros. In this issue: Arnold Pander and Jacob Pander on Grendel and Max Headroom - offbeat artists conquer Comico! Plus: Comico's Diana Schutz and Bob Schreck sound off on Gumby, Max Headroom and Grendel; fifth anniversary fun with Pecht and Giovinco - things to come at Comico; and Comico publisher Phil LaSorda. Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Moebius. Interviews with Moebius and editorial cartoonist Tony Auth. Alan Moore and Frank Miller on the comics ratings controversy. Illustrations by Charles Burns. Coverage of the 1987 San Diego comic convention. Plus reviews, columns, letters, and news. Cover by Moebius. Black and white. Cover price $3.50.

Add to cart Fine $4.30

Newspaper comic strip reprints: Spider-Man (end of run in Comics Revue), Bloom County, Flash Gordon, Secret Agent Corrigan, Steve Canyon, Hagar the Horrible. Spider-Man cover by Ron Frenz & Brett Breeding. Cover price $3.50.

Marvel, DC, independent color, independent black & white comic values; top 100 comics. Cover features the cover of Lone Wolf and Cub #1 (First) by Frank Miller. Cover price $2.50.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Enemy Skies" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Sail Ho!" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "The Chef Who Went to War" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $2.70 View scans Back cover detached 5%.

Weekly British War comics digest. "No Ordinary Tank" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "The Jokers" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "The Deadly Deal" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Lucky Pilot" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Barry Smith, John Buscema, and Neal Adams reprints (Conan #24-25, 37) plus new Smith cover. Cover to Conan the Barbarian #24 by Barry Windsor-Smith. The Song of Red Sonja, script by Roy Thomas, art by Barry Windsor-Smith; in Makkalet, Conan and Red Sonja start a bar-fight, bathe in a fountain, scale temple walls, break in and steal a snake-tiara, and fight a magical snake. Cover to Conan the Barbarian #25, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Ralph Reese. The Mirrors of Kharam Akkad, script by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Sal Buscema and John Severin; Prince Yezdigerd prepares to storm Makkalet. Cover to Conan the Barbarian #24 by Neal Adams. The Curse of the Golden Skull!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Neal Adams; Northen wastes of the Hill-men & city with crystal tower; Conan & Juma fight a giant slug & rescue Yolinda from Rotath; 3-page prologue introduces Rotath. 8" x 11". 68 pgs., B&W. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

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Cover pencils by W. Johnson, inks by Geof Isherwood. Into the Black Pit, script by Jim Owsley, art by Andy Kubert; Thulsa Doom tells a campfire tale about Conan's youth; General Shapur investigates Thulsa Doom's tent; Bad idea. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover pencils by W. Johnson, inks by Geof Isherwood. Into the Black Pit, script by Jim Owsley, art by Andy Kubert; Thulsa Doom tells a campfire tale about Conan's youth; General Shapur investigates Thulsa Doom's tent; Bad idea. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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Add to cart Fine $4.49

Add to cart Fine $4.49

Story and art by Paul Chadwick. Concrete becomes a bodyguard for a death-obsessed rock star. Not even MTV ever gave you anything this wild! "An Armchair Stuffed with Dynamite," by Paul Chadwick. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

Add to cart FN 6.0 $3.00

Fantagraphics long-running anthropomorphic anthology (i.e., funny animal comic). Gnuff in The Living Past, story and art by Freddy Milton; Fission Chicken by J. P. Morgan; Sam and Max in Night of the Cringing Wildebeest, story and art by Steve Purcell; Lizards, in Repairs, story by J. Holland and art by Ron Wilber. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover by Milton. Cover price $2.00.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Story and Art by Monique Renee. Cover by Ken Steacy. A cybernetic combat unit, a fugitive, and a child. together they can save the world! But firdt, they must unlock the secret of CYBERCOM, hidden deep in the heart of the Blue Mesa. 7-in x 10-in, 32 pages, B/W. Cover price $2.00.