Comic books July 1998

Written by Tatjana. Art by Alberto Ponticelli. Cover by Alberto Ponticelli and Marco Soresina. If it's psychotic clowns you're looking for, you're in the right place! In this final chapter of Dead or Alive it's an all-out alien invasion! No one in the Cyberpunk West is safe from the extraterrestrial wrath --- including that clown, Meat Inspector Giggles! Set on finding the source of the artificial meat, Giggles is hot on the trail of Mr. Bungle and his artificial beef. But will Giggles be able to make it through the alien hellfire unscathed? 24 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

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RECONSTRUCTING DEADBEATS - The vampire duo of Martine and Colleen--armed with the strange new powers they got from Dracula--returns to Mystic Grove intent on recruiting new members for their ghostly group. By Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell and Steve Leialoha. B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Cover pencils by Walter McDaniel, inks by John Livesay. Payback Part One: Karmic Relief, script by Joe Kelly, pencils by Walter McDaniel, inks by John Livesay; Deadpool tries to save Killebrew and Ilaney from Ajax; Cont. from Deadpool/Death '98 Annual. 38 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

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Marvel 1998 Annual Starring Deadpool and Death - Rolling right out of Deadpool (1997 1st Series) #17, this annual reveals Wade Wilson's experience with the Weapon X Program...and his connection with Thanos' lady love, Death! Who's that strange guy named Ajax who's been bumping off Weapon X survivors in the last few issues of Deadpool? And what does he want with Wade? Whoever he is, Ajax's got Deadpool exactly where he wants him! Think we're kidding? 'Pool slips off this mortal coil by page 4! It's a bizarre and enlightening tale about the Merc's past and present...and it rolls right into Deadpool (1997 1st Series) #18! Written by Joe Kelly. Pencils by Steve Harris. Wraparound cover by Bernard Chang and Jon Holdredge. 48 pages. Cover price $2.99.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by Randy Bowen and Norm DePlume. Art by Stan Manoukian, Vince Roucher, Gary Erskine, Rob McCallum and John Stokes. Cover by Stan Manoukian and Vince Roucher. Following on the heels of the first action-packed, monster-filled issue, we finally learn how the brain of a thirteen-year-old boy was transplanted into the body of the connoisseur of kick-ass, the Decapitator. Balk at the evil of the Keepers! Marvel at the beauty of Bionica! Thrill at the power of the Decapitator! That's right, kids, a comic finally worth your hard-earned green! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover art by Rodolfo Damaggio. "Fight Back to Gotham" (Brotherhood of the Fist Part 2), script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Alex Maleev, inks by Bill Reinhold; Using a tank, Batman and Green Arrow are avoid dying in the detonation of the Kobra underground base caused by members of the Brotherhood of the Fist; As the heroes wade through the snow, they are surrounded by even more of the Bronze Monkeys; Meanwhile, Robin and Nightwing patrol Gotham City, which is heavily damaged due to the massive earthquake; Robin and Nightwing star as well. Brotherhood of the Fist continued from Green Arrow (1988 series) #134 and continues in Robin (1993 series) #55. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Wizard 1/2 Edition with Certificate of Authenticity. Cover price $5.95.

Wizard 1/2 Variant Cover Edition with Certificate of Authenticity. Cover price $5.95.

Wizard 1/2 Blue Prism Foil Variant Edition, signed by Jim Lee with a Wizard Certificate of Authenticity and a Wizard hologram sticker in the lower left corner of the front cover. Cover price $5.95.

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"Descent" & "Whispered Words Lost in Youth" written by Edward DeGeorge. "Descent" illustrated by Steve Kurth. Cover by Chas DePaul. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Cover price $2.95.

Profile on Gary Gygax; A Classic Revisited: The Missing Dragons; Fiction by Ben Bova; Plus: Marvel Contest, DragonMirth, Arcane Lore, Dragon's Bestiary and more. Vol.22 #6 June 1998 Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. Not Your Cup of Tea? - Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. When Goku is hired to drive a hideous monster named Oolong out of town, he discovers his nemesis has some special abilities that may come in handy on his quest. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

2nd or later printing Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. With the relentless Raditz temporarily weakened by four-year-old Gohan's desperate blow, former enemies Goku and Piccolo have one last chance to destroy him before he eliminates the human race. But only one of them will survive the battle. Not a hoax... not an imaginary story... in this issue, a hero dies! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Shadow of the Warlock: Part 6 of 6 - Story and art by Johji Manabe. Admiral Gillion has ordered his powerful battleship to bombard the free trading city of Akogiland, and Karula is in charge of organizing the defense! Can the floating city's motley collection of old cannons and artillery hold off a Romunilian ship of the line? It's boarding parties away as Akogiland strikes the first blow of rebellion against the Empire, and its brutal new emperor, Kurgh! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover art by Dave McKean. restitution, script by Caitlín R. Kiernan, art by Duncan Fegredo; Abel finally retaliates to Cain's abuse; Goldie returns to the Dreaming. Obituary for Archie Goodwin by Karen Berger. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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Cain goes on trial for his murders of Abel, and both the Dreaming and the Waking pay the price in this one-shot. Abel frees Judge Gallows from the House of Mystery, and the jurist's first order of business is the trial of Cain. As characters from The Sandman and The Dreaming play their parts in the proceedings, a guilty verdict proves to be the inescapable conclusion, but no one realizes that the fate of the entire world lies in the balance. Written by Len Wein. Art by Brian Apthorp and Scott Hampton. Wraparound cover by Dave McKean. Mature Readers. FC, 64 pg. Rebax Format. Cover price $5.95.

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Story by Jenni Gregory and Barry Gregory. Art and cover by Jenni Gregory. The return of Karen Brinson, who can enter other peoples dreams. Karens real and dream lives intersect as the final chapter of the kidnapping plot unfolds. Final issue of the series; followed by the Avatar series three years later. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

The Best in Screen Science Fiction & Fantasy Entertainment. Fantasy Females, Mimic, Godzilla, Due South, The X-files and Free Collectors Prints! 84 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

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The Best in Screen Science Fiction & Fantasy Entertainment. Fantasy Females, Mimic, Godzilla, Due South, The X-files and Free Collectors Prints! 84 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

Volume 5 - Issue 7 - Whole Number 27. 8" x 10.5", full color. Cover price $4.95.

Vol.12 #3 - July/August 1998. Adventures for TSR Role-Playing Games. In this issue: Slave Vats of the Yuan-Ti - Strange things are a-slither in Wolfhill House! (The first adventure in the Mere of Dead Men series.) Plus: Challenge of Champions II - Competition always brings out the best -- and worst -- in adventurers! Also: Stumping the Party - Drop in for a quick bite! And: Sleep of Ages - The forces of good, evil and neutrality clash beneath the Omlarandin Mountains! Cover price $4.95.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Dave McKean. An amazing portfolio of dark and arresting imagery, THE SANDMAN DUST COVERS: THE COLLECTED SANDMAN COVERS presents the haunting artwork of this critically acclaimed and award-winning epic. Through these dynamic pieces, Dave McKean reflected the mesmerizing mythology, adult nature, and imaginative storytelling that made the story of Morpheus, the King of Dreams, such a groundbreaking series. Featuring an exclusive Sandman tale, this collection also includes insightful and revealing cover commentaries by Sandman author Neil Gaiman. Hardcover, 208 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

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Part 2 of 3. DV8 has succeeded in locating the island stronghold of the arms dealer Tremayne--only they find themselves at the mercy of his sinister and sadistic henchman Dirge! Even if they manage to defeat this master of weapons, they're still stranded on an island in hostile waters without backup--and easy prey for the deadly true power behind Tremayne! It's action from cover to cover with WildStorm's decidedly deviant band of Gen-Actives! Written by Mike Heisler. Art by Al Rio and Trevor Scott. Cover by Al Rio and Randy Elliott. FC, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

Written by John Waupsh and Chris Crosby. Art by Rob Nikolakakis. 48 Pages, B&W Cover price $3.95.

Written by John Waupsh and Chris Crosby. Art by Rob Nikolakakis. 48 Pages, B&W Cover price $3.95.

Nude Agent Skulky Cover Edition. Written by John Waupsh and Chris Crosby. Art by Rob Nikolakakis. 48 Pages, B&W Cover price $8.95.

Nude Agents in Bed Cover Edition. Written by John Waupsh and Chris Crosby. Art by Rob Nikolakakis. 48 Pages, B&W Cover price $8.95.

Cover art by Brandon McKinney. Wild Hunt - part 20, script by Joellyn Auklandus, art by Lorraine Reyes; Angered by his interference, Lehrigen hunts Rowb; Then he hunts the elves by himself. Rogue's Curse - part 15, script and art by Brandon McKinney; Rayek and friends obtain the palace shard and Winnowill seeks to use it, discovering that she cannot. Wish Upon a Star, script by Richard Pini, art by Barry Blair; An ill human child wishes to visit with Skywise and to become an astronomer. Several text stories. 68 pgs. $4.95. Cover price $4.95.

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Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $225.00 View scan CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Cassandra Peterson (as Elvira) on 11/3/2018. Label #18-3D738AC-043 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Elvira's got a heart as big as all outdoors, and so when her old pal Vladia (Dracula's daughter) asks for help in reviving her dead vampire boyfriend, the Mistress of the Dark agrees--even though it means going head-to-head with her enemy, Suspira, and competing on a series of Hellish Game Shows! Also, Elvira's search for the missing necklace brings her back into contact with Silent-Q, her old teacher from spy school! By Frank Strom, Tod Smith, Bruce Patterson, Jo Duffy, John Heebink and Bob Wiacek. B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

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Add to cart Fine $2.60

Second Printing. Cover by Alex Ross. White Trash Romance, script by Steve Darnall, art by Paul Fricke; How Jenny Mae and Bobby's relationship deteriorated and got revived. One Of The Walking Dead, script by Steve Darnall, pencils by Scott Beaderstadt, inks by Hilary Barta; Why does no-one understand Sandra's feelings for Mitch? My Target, script by Steve Darnall, art by Lenin Delsol; Natalie knows that rock star Johnny is the man for her. 36 pgs., B&W. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Issue #32 - July 1998. Fanzine dedicated to the works of Edgar Rice Burroughs, this issue for inclusion in ERB-APA #58. Cover still of Maureen O'Sullivan. Articles include a short feature on O'Sullivan and some obituaries from newspapers (she died in June 1998). Stapled once upper left corner. Eight pages, black and white.

Man At His Best. In this issue: The Short, Happy Life of Larry Sanders by Garry Shandling. Plus: The First Taboo - A Brother, a Sister, Their Four Children by Daniel Voll; Clarence Thomas - A Conversation with Washington's Most Private Man; Top 10 Restaurant Cities; Who's Managing Your Mutual Fund? (Green, page 142); Summer Reading - A Comic Book, a Screenplay and David Foster Wallace; Drive Naked; Win the Games of Summer; and Grill to Perfection. Cover price $3.00.

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Reprints Sandman (1989 2nd Series) #24. Season of Mists Chapter = 3 - Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Kelley Jones & P. Craig Russell. Cover by Dave McKean. Lucifer Morningstar has quit his job as ruler of the damned. Hell has been cleaned out, locked up...and Morpheus has been given the key. Envoys from alternate dimensions and psychic realms converge on the Dreaming, unwanted guests all, leaving an unhappy Dream King to be a most reluctant host. Plus: Obituary for Archie Goodwin by Karen Berger. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover pencils by Stephen Bissette, inks by John Totleben. The Curse, script by Alan Moore, pencils by Stephen Bissette, inks by John Totleben; Life outside of the swamp takes its toll on Swamp Thing as he journeys across America and stumbles into his bloodiest adventure; Werewolves and other creatures of the night creep about. Reprints Alan Moore's Swamp Thing #40 in B&W. 28 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

1st Edition - Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Uncanny X-Men #145-161 and X-Men Annual #3-5.

Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum, Jim Sherman, Brent Anderson, and Bill Sienkiewicz.

Includes the X-Men's epic battles with Doctor Doom, Magneto, Dracula, and the alien Brood.

Softcover, B&W.

Cover price $14.95.

Cover pencils by David Brewer, inks by Curtis Arnold. Vampire Vengeance Part 1: A Stranger On the Town, script by Brian Pulido and Philip Nutman, pencils by David Brewer, inks by Curtis Arnold; Ernie has his girlfriend, Chastity, snatched away from him by Purgatori and heads out to L.A. to try and get her back. 32 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Limited Premium Edition. Cover by Kyle Hotz, Kelly Jones & Jason Jensen. Vampire Vengeance Part 1: A Stranger On the Town, script by Brian Pulido and Philip Nutman, pencils by David Brewer, inks by Curtis Arnold; Ernie has his girlfriend, Chastity, snatched away from him by Purgatori and heads out to L.A. to try and get her back. 32 pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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The Search: Part 1 of 2 - Story by Ben Raab. Art by Dale Eaglesham and Scott Koblish. Cover by Trevor Scott and Andrew Pepoy. While searching for Professor X, Excalibur find another mutant from the X-Men's past. A mutant whose powers are dangerously out of control! Meanwhile, the waiting may finally be over for Meggan.... 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.99.

Regular cover by Shawntae Howard. Story and art by Shawntae Howard. The debut of the anthropomorphic superhero science fiction adventure. Cat girl Katherine is rescued from giant space robots by the arrival of the superhero team the Solar Foxes. Part 1 of Countdown to Extinction; continued in issue #1 of the Shanda Extinctioners series. 40 pages, B&W.

Gold foil cover. Story and art by Shawntae Howard. The debut of the anthropomorphic superhero science fiction adventure. Cat girl Katherine is rescued from giant space robots by the arrival of the superhero team the Solar Foxes. Part 1 of Countdown to Extinction; continued in issue #1 of the Shanda Extinctioners series. 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

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Features in this issue include: The Raven; Ygor; Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein; and more. Bela Lugosi cover by Arlis. Cover price $5.95.