Comic books June 2002

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issue #85 - Summer 2002. Fanzine dedicated to the work of Edgar Rice Burroughs. Front and back cover by Donald Marquez. "La, Burroughs' Tragic Priestess" by Ken Webber, reviews, letters, book news, Patrick Adkins column. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 14 pages, black and white.

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Written by Ian Edginton; art and cover by Charlie Adlard As the team adjusts to life in the media spotlight, over in Russia, the dead walk the earth and hellish creatures prowl the streets, preying on terrified civilians. Meanwhile, Russia's own government super-heroes won't lift a finger until they've been paid what they're owed, back-dated to the fall of the Soviet Union. Enter the Establishment, on loan from the British Government, facing the evil dead on one hand and picketing superhumans on the other. Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART AND COVER BY PHILIP S. TAN AND GARY MAYORALGO; COVER BY WHILCE PORTACIO AND RICHARD FRIEND In stores June 26. A brand-new story based on Sony Online Entertainment's award-winning EverQuest ? the most successful online fantasy role-playing game ever! It's a perilous adventure in which a Dark Elf warrior and an unusual band of misfits must find a lost piece of mystical armor. Can this motley crew survive the dangers of Norrath to claim its prize? Or will they succumb to death's cold embrace? For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

1st printing.

By Stan Lee and George Mair. Cover by John Romita, Sr.

The man behind the X-Men, Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, and a legion of other superheroes tells his own Marvel-ous story in a book packed with punch, humor, insider info, and a gallery of archival works, some never before published.

Hardcover, 246 pages, Text (with B&W Photos).

Cover price $40.00.

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Cover by Mike McKone and Mark McKenna. Written by Judd Winick. Art by Mike McKone and Mark McKenna. THE SCOOP: A new team of Exiles debuts this issue! THE STORY: Why is a new group taking over this book, you ask? Might it have something to do with the end of EXILES #10? All we can say is that Sabretooth from the Age of Apocalypse is back with a new team! Is this the "new" Exiles - or something worse?! Find out what's going on in what Wizard magazine calls one of Marvel's hottest new books! THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Cover price $2.25.

1st printing. The Eye is back in a big way in this collection gathering all his new adventures by Roy Thomas, Bill Schelly, Bill Black, Dick Giordano, including the Heroes vs. Hitler comic book complete! Leading off the book is the all-new 26-page "Untold Origin of The Eye," with fabulous art by Frenz and Rubenstein, followed by "Mr. Monster Meets The Eye," by Michael T. Gilbert! Also included is a new strip "Injury to The Eye," where The Eye squares off against the crazed psychiatrist known as the Psycho-Shrink, a complete Hero History of the Ocular Operative by Schelly, plus bonus art by Terry Beatty, Batton Lash, Fred Fredericks, Grass Green, and more. Also, a classic tale of the Underworld Executioner by his creator Biljo White from the Golden Age of comic fandom. Makes a perfect introduction to the eye and a superb collection that his ling-time fans won't want to miss. Softcover, 148 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.95.

1st printing. The work of Frank Brunner reflects a unique sensibility, combining heroic design, and lush eroticism with touch of whimsy. After a long career of work for many top animation studios, this seminal illustrator of the classic Dr. Strange, Warp, Elric, and Howard the Duck is showcased in this prestige retrospective of his comics and fantasy art. Compiled by Dean Motter and J. Davie Spurlock, with an introduction by Elric creator Michael Moorcock, this is the latest from Vanguard Productions, continuing their critically acclaimed series of books. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 112 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $16.95.

2nd and later printings. The work of Frank Brunner reflects a unique sensibility, combining heroic design, and lush eroticism with touch of whimsy. After a long career of work for many top animation studios, this seminal illustrator of the classic Dr. Strange, Warp, Elric, and Howard the Duck is showcased in this prestige retrospective of his comics and fantasy art. Compiled by Dean Motter and J. Davie Spurlock, with an introduction by Elric creator Michael Moorcock, this is the latest from Vanguard Productions, continuing their critically acclaimed series of books. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 112 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $16.95.

Original cover price: $7.99. Dagon - new Lovecraft epic; Eight Legged Freaks; Sean Cunningham - will Freddy vs. Jason still happen?; Infested; Cubbyhouse - Satan in the suburbs; Versus - zombie cult hit. Cover price $7.99.

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COVER BY MIKE WIERINGO & KARL KESEL CARLOS PACHECO, RAFAEL MARIN & KARL KESEL (W)/MARK BAGLEY (P)/AL VEY (I) ? THE SCOOP: Look out, it's the 100-Page Monster! ? THE STORY: The murderous plan of the Hidden Ones stands revealed, as does their history with the beseiged Inhumans! And with the Invisible Woman and her unborn child near death, and Mr. Fantastic a wanted fugitive, must the Human Torch put himself in the hands of his greatest enemy in order to insure the Fantastic Four's survival? Plus: The birth of Franklin Richards from FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL #6 -- the longest single FF story produced by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby! And to top it all off, the Impossible Man invades the Marvel Bullpen in a tale from FANTASTIC FOUR #176 by Roy Thomas and George Pérez! ? THE FORMAT: Take one all-new story, then add on a double-sized tale and yet another full-length adventure and you have one huge honkin' comic... for only a buck and a quarter more! 7-59606-04456-6-05411 (MarvelPG) 3.50 Cover price $3.50.

Far out! Claudia Black joins Farscape for an exclusive interview! She is joined by Aeryn's peacekeeping monther, Xhalax Sun, from Season 3. Plus, find out some Farscape secrets in a chat with writer Justin Monjo. Don't miss exclusive Fasrcape fiction, info on all the new episodes, the latest news, and a Farscape poster! Also available a Previews Exclusive cover! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) Cover price $5.99.

Previews Exclusive cover. Far out! Claudia Black joins Farscape for an exclusive interview! She is joined by Aeryn's peacekeeping monther, Xhalax Sun, from Season 3. Plus, find out some Farscape secrets in a chat with writer Justin Monjo. Don't miss exclusive Fasrcape fiction, info on all the new episodes, the latest news, and a Farscape poster! Also available a Previews Exclusive cover! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) Cover price $5.99.

Season 3 is shaping up to be a death-fest of biblical proportions! Rockne O'Bannon and David Kemper take you through the season with an in-depth commentary. Plus, interviews with Jothee, Furlow, Crais, and Zhaan. And, meet Carleton Eastlake ?? one of Farscape's foremost wordsmiths, and a new pilot story in the exclusive Farscape fiction! Don't miss info on all the new episodes, the latest news, and a Farscape poster! Also available a Previews Exclusive cover! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) NEWSSTAND ED.??Magazine, 68pg, FC$5.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE??Magazine68pg, FC$5.99 Cover price $5.99.

Previews Exclusive cover. Season 3 is shaping up to be a death-fest of biblical proportions! Rockne O'Bannon and David Kemper take you through the season with an in-depth commentary. Plus, interviews with Jothee, Furlow, Crais, and Zhaan. And, meet Carleton Eastlake ?? one of Farscape's foremost wordsmiths, and a new pilot story in the exclusive Farscape fiction! Don't miss info on all the new episodes, the latest news, and a Farscape poster! Also available a Previews Exclusive cover! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) NEWSSTAND ED.??Magazine, 68pg, FC$5.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE??Magazine68pg, FC$5.99 Cover price $5.99.

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Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. Articles and Stories. Softcover, 8-in. x 10 3/4-in., 70 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos.) Cover price $4.95.

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Volume 11 - #7 - June 2002. Exclusive interviews with the women of VIP. Plus: Scorpion King's Kelly Hu, American Pie's Shannon Elizabeth, Michelle Yeoh, Return of the Killer Tomatoes, Superman's Phyllis Coates. Cover features Pam Anderson and the ladies of VIP. Cover price $5.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Talisman!" Collects Finder (1998-2005) #19-21. Story and art by Carla Speed McNeil. This fourth volume of the acclaimed series Finder features the Eisner-nominated "Talisman" story arc. "Talisman" is for the book fiend in all of us. "Talisman" is about a kid and a book; the kind of book you crave when you're too young to pay for it yourself. The kind of book that you think of as yours, even though it belongs to a library; you can't resist glancing at the inside back cover to see if anyone interesting has checked out your book. It's the kind of book you try to take out of your dreams, and are honestly disappointed when it vanishes despite your best efforts. It's the kind you fall in love with at the bookstore and buy in the certainty that it will imbue you with the abilities of the author or illustrator. "Talisman" is about hunger and magic. Softcover, 104 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.95.

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by Kesel, Di Vito, & Hunter; colored by Schwager. Seahn revels in the new opportunities that have become available to him as part of House Sinister. In fact, he and his ally Braag intend to make quite a few renovations to that House, starting with its Leader! Meanwhile, Persha loses hope when her quest meets a dead end... FC, 32pg Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Geoff Johns; art by Scott Kolins and Doug Hazlewood; cover by Brian Bolland "Crossfire," Part 2 of 5. The Rogues control Central City. The Thinker controls all of Keystone! And the Flash has been infected with a "frenzy virus," courtesy of Murmur ? the deadly and psychotic Rogue introduced in THE FLASH: IRON HEIGHTS! Cover price $2.25.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. CrossGen Compendia Series. Collects Path: Prequel (2002), Negation (2001) #1-2, Sojourn (2001 CrossGen) #2-3, Meridian (2000) #16-18, and Crux (2001) #4. Softcover, 256 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

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Written by Evan Young & Jareth Grealish. Pencils by Jason Cheeseman-Meyer. Cover by Pat Quinn. The Philadelphia mystery continues! Just as the hero is recovering from his brawl with Tony Bartiglione, his search for a murderer drags him into a dangerous encounter with Philly's finest. Meanwhile, student Sara Dawning pieces together more information about "Mr. Mystery" and Nate Evans inches closer to breaking his Hero Times story about the identity of the city's elusive vigilante. 24 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

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by PETER M. LENKOV and FRAZER IRVING; cover by FRAZER IRVING Lo! A mighty prophet of the unexplained has come forward to search out the truth and light the way for mankind! It's the end of the 19th century and the city of New York has been plagued by fish falling from the sky, strange lights in the night, bizarre collections of microbial goo, and vanishing citizens! It's up to one man to expose the truth behind these events...Charles Fort! A mild mannered librarian by day, Fort seeks out the truth and exposes the bizarre to the light of day! The real Charles Fort was one of first true investigators of the unusual and the paranormal. In this series, his heretofore unknown adventures can finally be revealed! Part Indiana Jones, part Fox Mulder, his most powerful weapon is his open mind! On sale June 12 b&w, 24pg (1 of 4) . . . $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Fanzine created by Peter Normanton. 8.5-in x 12-in, 40 Pages, PC/PB&W.

G-Fan is the publication for Godzilla fans. This issue includes: cover art by Chris Scalf; Toho Shops GMK at AFM; The Remarkable Rodan; The Last War; Memories of Godzilla by Brian OKeefe; Mikazuki Event; news, reviews, and fan fiction; G-FEST 2002 details; and Gabes Ghidorah. May/June, 2002. 68 pgs. Cover price $4.95.

1st Printing.

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Written by Adam Warren; art by Rick Mays and Jason Martin; cover by Warren "This is How The Story Ends," Part 2 of 3. As a weekend "gen-active party" climaxes amid late-night escapades and romantic complications aplenty, Caitlin Fairchild begins to grasp the shattering truth underlying these seemingly normal events. Find out for yourself what the heck we're talking about here! Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Doug Miers. Art by Amilton Santos & Rob Lean. June is crossover month for Generic Comics and the 7 Guys of Justice! Lord Talon and Ugly Monkey join Generic Man at a Big City comics convention, where our heroes must team up to fight the depravity of the Jolly Extortionist, an Indie publisher who threatens to blow up the convention center and everyone in it unless they all don't buy his self-published comics! 16 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

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First printing, June 2002. Written and illustrated by John Callahan. Weird, surreal single panel cartoons in a primitive style. 8 1/2-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.95.

1st printing. Collects Ghost Rider (2001 Limited Series) #1-6.

Written by Devin Grayson. Art and cover by Trent Kaniuga.

The original Ghost Rider hits the highway in his own Marvel Knights limited series!

In his youth, Johnny Blaze found himself transformed into a skeletal fire demon, thundering through the night on a mystical motorcycle of pure hellfire! Now, an older -- but no less wiser -- Blaze again finds himself possessed by a demon that demands vengeance! And so the, High Lord of Hell on Earth once again haunts America's highways, delivering his righteous wrath upon the souls of the wicked!

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $15.95.

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(W) Josh Blaylock (A) Steve Kurth (I) John Larter (Cover) Mike Zeck In stores the week of May 1st. The Concept: G.I. JOE is the code name for America's daring and highly trained special mission force. It's purpose: to defend freedom against COBRA, a ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world. This Issue: Starting an all-new story arc! Jump on now! Cobra Commander returns with a vengeance, and he's bringing STORM SHADOW along for help. Destro, meanwhile, decides the fate of his long lost son. On the G.I. Joe front, the Joes investigate a Cobra arms deal while Uncle Sam ponders just how many Joes they need now that Cobra is "gone" once again. FC32pp$2.95Ongoing Monthly Series Cover price $2.95.

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(W) Josh Blaylock (A) Steve Kurth (I) John Larter (Cover) Mike Zeck In stores the week of June 5th. The Concept: G.I. Joe is the codename for America's highly trained special missions force. It's purpose: to defend freedom from Cobra, a ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world. G.I. Joe protected the freedom of the country all through the 1980's, and now they're back, doing what they do best in this monthly Image Comic's series. This Issue: The order has been given for Storm Shadow to take out the G.I. Joe leader, General Tomahawk, and a new attack on Dreadnok weapons smugglers might have something to do with his plans. While the General deals with problems from higher-ups, the Joe infantry enter a world of hurt thanks to their new instructor, Beach Head. On the Cobra front, the Commander finally gives Destro a piece of his mind, right in his own castle! Recommended for readers and fans of Blackhawk Down, Twenty-Four, and anything to do with the now classic G.I. Joe comics, cartoons and toys! FC, 32pg$2.95 Cover price $2.95.

GI Joe Summer Convention Special 2002. Standard cover by Stefano Caselli & Hi Fi. Contains a 6 page preview of the art of the GI Joe Frontline (2002) series, as well as art from Mike Zeck & David Michael Beck, A Q&A with Josh Blaylock, Steve Kurth, & John Larter by Josh James, & a pin-up gallery featuring Ben & Ray Lai, Dvaid Michael Beck, & Kevin Sharpe. B&W, 24 pages, slick paper stock.

GI Joe Summer Convention Special 2002. Exclusive cover by Josh Blaylock. Contains a 6 page preview of the art of the GI Joe Frontline (2002) series, as well as art from Mike Zeck & David Michael Beck, A Q&A with Josh Blaylock, Steve Kurth, & John Larter by Josh James, & a pin-up gallery featuring Ben & Ray Lai, Dvaid Michael Beck, & Kevin Sharpe. B&W, 24 pages, slick paper stock.

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(W) Scott Wherle with Josh Blaylock (A) various (Cover) David M. Beck In stores the week of June 19th. The Concept: G.I. Joe Battle Files contains everything you ever wanted to know about the characters and vehicles of the Joe universe. Want to know what's been going on with the Joes and Cobras during their seven-year absence? It's all here. This Issue: 48 pages of specs and bios on the Cobra forces ? from Cobra Commander and Destro to the troops that make up their massive armies. Contains updated info on all of the Cobra hierarchy from the new comic, as well as info on a few missing members of the terrorist organization. Battle Files is a must-have for any G.I. Joe fans ? this is the ultimate Joe source book! Great for fans of the old Order of Battle and Who's Who comics of yesteryear! Bimonthly. FC, 48pg (2 of 3) $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects GI Joe (1982-1994 Marvel) #11-20. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Geof Isherwood. Cover by J. Scott Campbell. Softcover, 240 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

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By Phil and Kaja Foglio and McNabb. The 40-page sixth issue of Phil and Kaja Foglio's "Olde-Fashioned Gaslamp Fantasy with Adventure, Romance and Mad Science!" In this issue, our heroine meets a hero and attends a tea party with the Generals of the Jägermonster army. FC, 40pgs. Cover price $3.95.

3rd printing. by Serena Valentino & Ted Naifeh Slave Labor Graphics presents the long-awaited, full-sized issue of Gloom Cookie #1. Enter a world filled with whimsical tales of social treachery, unrequited love, and monsters under the bed. Readers who enjoy titles such as Johnny the Homicidal Maniac and Lenore will be drawn to the stylistic art and cynical storyline. This issue features Lex and Max and their vain pursuit of love, as well as a unique portrayal of nightclub intrigue. Not to mention Sebastian and his struggles with disappearing girlfriends and things that go bump in the night. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg$2.95" Cover price $2.95.

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Story, Art and Cover by Fred Perry. AP Core Title! Britanny's baby shower turned ice cold when Priestess Tanya set out to curse Britanny and Stryyp's unborn child! Now Gina and crew have to deal with the aftermath, not to mention the usual round of highly unusual events that seem to happen to them every day! 24 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

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WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART AND COVER BY DALE EAGLESHAM AND RODNEY RAMOS Guest-starring the JLA! Kyle's newfound powers as Ion may be the only thing that can help the JLA stop an alien invasion! But if that's true, why doesn't the JLA approve of what Kyle is doing? Kyle is forced to look at the way his god-like actions are affecting the world around him. If Superman can't convince Kyle to think twice about his world-changing deeds, then who can? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Green Lantern: Circle of Fire (2000), Green Lantern: Adam Strange (2000), Green Lantern: Power Girl (2000), Green Lantern: Firestorm (2000), Green Lantern: Green Lantern (2000), and Green Lantern: The Atom (2000).

Written by Brian K. Vaughan, Scott Beatty, Jay Faerber, and Judd Winick. Art by Norm Breyfogle, Trevor McCarthy, Pete Woods, Cary Nord, Ron Randall, Randy Green, and Robert Teranishi. Cover by Nord and Mark Lipka.

Collecting all seven issues of the GREEN LANTERN: CIRCLE OF FIRE event!

A nightmarish creation from Green Lantern's childhood imagination has come to life. He is Oblivion, and he's on a direct course for Earth. Aided by six Green Lanterns from different time periods, Kyle Rayner must not only battle a foe from his childhood nightmares but his own inner demons and uncertainty as well.

Softcover, 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.95.

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Written by Rick Veitch and Dave Gibbons; art and cover by Veitch Greyshirt tracks down the mysterious Fanman who's been making a killing off the story of Franky Lafayette and Johnny Apollo. And Mayor Plato Plutarch has a startling pre-execution reunion with his old flame, Candi ? one of the few people alive who knows Johnny's deepest secret. Plus, the joke's on you in this issue, as Dave Gibbons writes a story about a man who's "The Butt of All Jokes." And don't forget to keep up with all the Indigo City happenings in the Sunset! Cover price $3.50.

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Issue 237, June, 2002. Tarzan newsletter by Vernell Coriell. 8.5 in. x 11 in. 2 Pages B&W.

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4th Edition - 1st printing. By Ted Hake. This book is the standard by which other toy guides are measured - and it's the only one with every item pictured! More than 14,000 items with over 42,000 prices listed! Featuring an all-new color section, expanded and updated listings, 360 unique categories, and checklist feature. Softcover, 1,020 pages, B&W. Cover price $35.00.