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Comic books July 1988

  • Issue #73
    Firestorm (1982 2nd Series) 73

    Battling the rage within himself, Firestorm must also deal with Stalnoivolk and the Zuggernaut as Soyuz swings into full action at last. Written by John Ostrander, with art by Joe Brozowski and Sam De La Rosa. Cover by Brozowski and De La Rosa. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #71

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  • Issue #10
    Fish Police (1988 Comico/Apple) 10

    It's free, it looks good and it is so tempting. So what could be wrong with that free mug of beer? Well, plenty, as Inspector Gill finds out when he takes that free mug of beer and eventually ends up learning more about the nature of the world in "The Nothing." Script and art by Steve Moncuse. Story is a color reprint of the original Fishwrap edition of Fish Police #10. Issue also has "Fish Sticks." Script by Steve Moncuse and art by Scott Saavedra. Back cover has a Fish Police pinup. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #2
    Fist of God (1988) 2

    Written by R. A. Jones. Art and cover by Butch Burcham. The Fist of God; Mick Taggert, AKA The Fist of God, an ex-soldier, street fighter, and gangster, continues his adventures in 1920s Persia. 36 pages, $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #19BLUE
    Flaming Carrot Comics (1984 AV/Dark Horse) Ashcan 19BLUE

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    Blue ashcan copy of Dark Horse's Flaming Carrot Comics # 19. Signed and numbered by Bob Burden. Black and white version of the story, "Hills Like Pink Elephants" 8.5-in. x 11-in.; 28 sheets side-stapled (printed on one side only).

  • Issue #19ORANGE
    Flaming Carrot Comics (1984 AV/Dark Horse) Ashcan 19ORANGE

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    Orange ashcan copy of Dark Horse's Flaming Carrot Comics # 19. Black and white version of the story, "Hills Like Pink Elephants" 8.5-in. x 11-in.; 28 sheets side-stapled (printed on one side only).

  • Issue #14
    Flash (1987 2nd Series) 14
    Published Jul 1988 by DC.

    At the behest of his beautiful neighbor, Flash takes on a mission to rescue a kidnapped mob boss, only to confront immortal drug peddler and all around bad guy Vandal Savage. Wally gets bad news about his finances. "Wipeout" is continued from the previous issue. Script by Mike Baron, pencils by Mike Collins, inks by Mike Mahlstedt. Cover art by Mike Collins and Larry Mahlstedt. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #2
    Flash (1987 2nd Series) Annual 2

    Wally West's dad, a former Manhunter (from the MILLENNIUM series) turned private detective, is back, and he's got a job for Flash guarding a ton of...bricks? Written by William Messner-Loebs, with art by Mike Collins and Tom Poston. Plus, a 'Private Lives' story starring Chunk, by Messner-Loebs and Greg LaRocque. Cover by Collins and George Perez. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #14
    Flash (1987 2nd Series) Canadian Price Variant 14

    Canadian edition with $1.00 cover price. At the behest of his beautiful neighbor, Flash takes on a mission to rescue a kidnapped mob boss, only to confront immortal drug peddler and all around bad guy Vandal Savage. Wally gets bad news about his finances. "Wipeout" is continued from the previous issue. Script by Mike Baron, pencils by Mike Collins, inks by Mike Mahlstedt. Cover art by Mike Collins and Larry Mahlstedt. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #2
    Flash Gordon (1988 DC) 2

    Flash has been consigned to the dreaded Pits of Doom. Can even he escape the deadliest trap of the ruthless Ming the Merciless? Written and pencilled by Dan Jurgens and inked by Bruce Patterson. Cover by Jurgens and Patterson. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #6
    Forever People (1988 2nd Series) 6

    And in the end--revealed at last! The untold story of the Forever People! Written by J.M. DeMatteis, with art by Paris Cullins, Karl Kesel and Roy Richardson. Cover by Paris Cullins and Karl Kesel. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #4
    Fraggle Rock (1988 Reprints) 4

    Cover art by Marie Severin. The Doozer Who Wanted to Be a Fraggle, script by Stan Kay, art by Marie Severin; Cotterpin, a Doozer isn't interested in doing what other Doozers do and becoming a part of the work crew; So she spends her time following and watching Fraggles and wishing she could be like them. Reprinted from Fraggle Rock #4 (October 1985). A comic adaptation of the TV episode of Fraggle Rock "All Work and All Play" from Season 2 episode 8. Based on the series that began as a puppet show on HBO and later became an animated cartoon on NBC. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #1
    Fright (1988 Eternity) 1
  • Issue #2
    Fright (1988 Eternity) 2
  • Issue #198807
    Front Page Detective (1936-1995 Dell Publishing Co. Inc.) Magazine 198807

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  • Issue #35
    Funnies Paper (1983 Fanzine) 35

    Issue 35, July 1988 issue - Comic Strip Fanzine. 24 pages, B&W.

  • Jul 1988
    Fur-Fish-Game Magazine (1925) Jul 1988

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    Vol. 85 No. 7 - July 1988. Cover by Peter Corbin. Fishing and hunting articles with photos. 8-in. x 11-in., 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #10
    Fusion (1987) 10
    Published Jul 1988 by Eclipse.

    To save days in travel time, Captain Tremaine tries a risky maneuver with the ship Tsunami. But a chaos loop results and the captain gets trapped in psi-space. Now the crew has to figure out how to get her back in "Ghosts In the Machine." Script by Michael Reaves and art by Joe Pearson & Tim Burgard & Dave Simons. Issue also has "S.W.A.T." with script and art by Ken Macklin & Lela Dowling, "Blood" with script and art by Dave Simons, and a "Sunbathing in a Tsunami" pinup by Steve Gallacci and Lela Dowling. Wraparound cover. Cover price $2.00.

  • Vol. 16 #7

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  • Issue #73
    GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 73
    • Paper: White
    • Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)
    • Label #4161851018
    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021. Direct Edition.
    • Label #21-21EE224-021
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    • CGC Signature Series
    • Paper: White
    • Signed by Larry Hama on 6/14/24.
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.
    • Label #21-1981F70-007
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    In "Divided We Fall," it's civil war on Cobra Island between Serpentor and Cobra Commander, as the Joes and Destro both move in to join the fun. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Spirit Iron-Knife; Mutt and Junkyard; Wildcard; Skidmark; Flint; Lady Jaye; Mainframe; Dial-Tone; Tunnel Rat; Sneak-Peek; Gung-Ho; Lt. Falcon; Lift-Ticket; Slipstream; Keel-Haul (1st); VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender; Serpentor; Star-Viper; Firefly; Tomax; Xamot; Major Bludd; Zartan; Zarana; Zandar; Dreadnoks; Destro; Iron Grenadiers; Crimson Guardsmen; Cobra Soldiers . Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

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    $6 34425: IDW GI JOE #73 Fine Grade

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  • Issue #73MJ
    GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) Mark Jewelers 73MJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #2N
    GI Joe European Missions (1988) 2N

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    "Death or Glory!" Written by Simon Furman. Art by Bryan Hitch and Cam Smith. Starring Flint and the Dreadnoks. Plus, "Ancient Relics: Part 2!" Guest-starring the Transformers. Written by Simon Furman. Art by Geoff Senior and Dave Harwood. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #2POSTER
    GI Joe European Missions (1988) 2POSTER

    "Death or Glory!" Written by Simon Furman. Art by Bryan Hitch and Cam Smith. Starring Flint and the Dreadnoks. Plus, "Ancient Relics: Part 2!" Guest-starring the Transformers. Written by Simon Furman. Art by Geoff Senior and Dave Harwood. Includes Mini-Poster. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #0
    Go-Man (1988 Nerve) Preview 0

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    Story and art by Bill Widener. Cover by Matt Wagner. A promotional giveaway featuring Go-Man, the hipster hero previously seen in Caliber Presents and Nerve comics. In a corporate-run future, the citizens of Hyper City closely follow the televised adventures of their favorite crime-fighter. 8 pages, B&W.

  • Issue #1
    Godzilla (1988 Dark Horse Limited Series) 1

    Story and art by Kazuhisa Iwata. Cover by Mark A. Nelson. He's back! Straight from Japan comes the mightiest film monster of them all! This issue is the first of a six-issue mini-series reprinting the manga adaptation of the original Japanese version of the film Godzilla 1985. In this issue, Godzilla, believed dead for nearly thirty years, suddenly reappears--and he's headed for Tokyo. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

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    $8 Dark Horse Presents #18 (Dark Horse Comics June 1988)

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  • Issue #2
    Gorezone (1988 O'Quinn) 2

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    From the creators of Fangoria. Behind the scenes - the making of Poltergeist III; Friday the 13th VII - the new Jason speaks; assault of Critters 2 - still cute, still deadly; Faceless and Slugs - as gross as it gets; reviews - Demons 2, Prison, Lady in White, The Unholy; what lives in The Nest? Roaches with teeth; Chas. Balun sings the splatter blues; four giant bloody posters; win Jason's hockey mask. Plus: Video news, gruesome previews & Horror Fiction. Cover price $3.50.

  • Issue #6
    Green Arrow (1987 1st Series) 6

    The gang wars in the streets of Seattle rage on while Green Arrow investigates a series of brutal attacks on the gay community. Part 2 of 2. Written by Mike Grell, with art by Ed Hannigan and Dick Giordano. Cover by Hannigan and Giordano. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.00.

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    $60 Green Arrow #6 NM DC Comic Book Batman Black Canary Justice League 24 HH20

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  • Issue #21
    Grendel (1986 Comico) 21

    In the year 2170 and with the United States and the Soviet Union about to enter into a merger, the Grendel wants to get in on the action in "Boom." Script by Matt Wagner and art by Hannibal King & Tim Sale. Wraparound cover. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #1
    Griffin (1988 Slave Labor) 1

    Story by Dan Vado. Art and cover by Norman Felchle. The first series about the space-borne superhero, written by Slave Labor Graphics publisher Vado. 20 years ago, Matt Williams became a superhuman warrior for an alien race, but now he wants to go home to Earth. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #48
    Grimjack (1984) 48

    Grimjack tries to close the demon gate by using a bottle imp in "Gates of Hell." Script by John Ostrander and art by Tom Mandrake. Issue also has "Munden's Bar – Prom Nite" with script by Tim Yale and art by Tristan Schane. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #41
    Groo the Wanderer (1985 Marvel) 41

    Comic featuring the humorous misadventures of the mighty (physically) but not-so-great (mentally) warrior named Groo. This issue features "Granny Groo" in which Groo is reunited with his grandmother who uses him to make money. Story and art credits: Sergio Aragones. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #41MJ
    Groo The Wanderer (1985 Mavel) Mark Jewelers 41MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $1.00.

  • Vol. 22 #7
    Guitar Player (1988 GPI Corporation) Magazine Vol. 22 #7


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  • Issue #6
    Halo Jones (1987 Quality) 6
  • Vol. 42 #4

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    Vintage supermarket tabloid magazine full of high profile true crime stories of the FBI and the CIA, some with testimonials from those involved in, or close to the cases themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 66 pages, B&W. Recommended for ages 16+.

  • Vol. 12 #2
    Heavy Metal Magazine (1977) Vol. 12 #2

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    Cover by Oscar Chichoni. Stories and Art by Alberto Breccia, Eugenio Sicomoro, Antonio Segura & Jose Ortiz, Michael Dorey, Milo Manara, Felipe Hernandez Cava & Juan Gimenez, Antonio Hernandez Palacios, Eleuteri Serpieri, Miguel Angelo Prado, Jorge Zentner & Ruben Pellejero, Will Eisner and Yves Chaland. Summer 1988. The illustrated fantasy magazine. In this issue: "To Draw or Not to Draw"; "Druuna - A WLNL Special Report"; Burton & Cyb story "The First Round" (reprint); "Sandra, the She Devil"; "Your Death is My Life"; "The Naked Branch"; "The Trial"; "The Forgotten City"; "The Discreet Charm of Being Aesthetic"; Dieter Lumpen story "Cupid's Sin" (reprint); "The Last Vote: A Fairy Tale"; and untitled Adolphus Claar story. Plus: Text article "Nightmares of the Rich and Famous." 112 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $3.95.

  • Issue #7
    Hellblazer (1988) 7

    The Damnation Army is on the march against the Resurrection Crusade...with John Constantine caught in the middle. Written by Jamie Delano, with art by John Ridgway and Brett Ewins. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #155

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  • Issue #9A
    Honeymooners (1987 Triad) 9A

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    Standard Edition. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $3.95.

  • Issue #9B
    Honeymooners (1987 Triad) 9B

    Deluxe Edition. This edition features an additional 17-page story that the standard edition does not. 48 pages. Partial color/Partial B&W. Cover price $3.95.

  • Issue #2
    Human Gargoyles (1988) 2
  • Issue #345
    Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 345
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    Special extra-sized issue. "Turning Point!" Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane, Jim Sanders III, and Chris Ivy. The last two years have been building to this issue. Welcome to Middletown, a quiet little hamlet. It's citizens are like any other small town with aspirations and problems of their own. Enter: the Hulk. The Hulk and his companions have tracked down the Leader and the only thing standing in the Grey Behemoth's way is Redeemer and Rock, the super-powered former Hulkbusters. Witness the ultimate confrontation between the Hulk and one of his oldest enemies, and Middletown is caught in the middle. The ending of this one will absolutely shock you. 48 pages. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #345MJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #52
    Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 52

    Cover by Mike Bair. "To Love and to Die in L.A.," script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas, pencils by Mike Bair and Lou Manna (p. 2), inks by Bob Downs; Infinity try to track down Mr Bones on suspicion of Skyman's murder and are drawn into battle with Helix, who are under the mental domination of the supposedly dead Dr Love, their creator; Helix ultimately turn on Dr Love and murder him rather than kill Mr Bones at his command, but still disown Bones, who leaves alone having convinced the Infinitors of his innocence; Meanwhile, Injustice Unlimited attack Stripesy Dugan and his son at Stellar Studios. 36 pgs., full color. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

  • Vol. 65 #7A

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    Volume 65, Issue 7A - July 1988 - "The Oriental Beauty Queen Basher!" One of many vintage supermarket tabloid magazines full of high profile FBI and CIA cases of the era, accompanied by black and white photographs and testimonials from those involved in, and close to the events themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 58 pages, B&W, recommended for 16+. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #232
    Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 232
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4034152007
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    Armor Wars. Epilogue. Part 8 of 8. "Intimate Enemies" Plot by Barry Windsor-Smith and David Michelinie (assists). Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith. Inks by Bob Layton. Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith and Bob Layton. The Armor Wars are over. But there is still one battle left for Anthony Stark. His internal struggle vs. his guilt (for allowing his technology to be stolen) and his responsibility (for the innocents who perished as a result). If the Invincible Iron Man is going to return to glory and soar to new heights, Tony must win this fight! It's a surreal adventure through the mind of the man inside the armor! (Notes: This issue includes a full-page ad for the Evolutionary War saga that ran through Marvel's 1988 annuals. This eight-part story was reprinted in 2018 in the trade paperback: Iron Man Armor Wars.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #232MJ
    Iron Man (1968 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 232MJ

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    Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Armor Wars. Epilogue. "Intimate Enemies." Story by David Michelinie. Art by Barry Windsor-Smith and Bob Layton. In the aftermath of Iron Man's biggest epic adventure, Tony Stark struggles with the guilt of allowing his super technology to be stolen. He feels responsible for the innocents who have lost their lives because of his creations. It's a surreal adventure into the mind of the man behind the helmet. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Japan Inc. TPB (1988 University of California) Introduction to Japanese Economics 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Story and art by Shotaro Ishinomori. Translated by Betsey Scheiner. Introduction by Peter Duus.

    An entertaining, funny, intelligent, and straightforward introduction tp the Japanese economy (circa 1988) and its relationship to the world economy.

    Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 312 pages, B&W.

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    $30 University of Ca Japan, Inc. - Introduction to Japanese Economics (The Co VG+

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  • Issue #26
    Jonny Quest (1986 Comico) 26

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    While held captive by a mad dictator, Race Bannon relates some of the Quest Team's previous adventures in "Reputation." Script by William Messner-Loebs and art by Marc Hempel & Mark Wheatley. Issue has a wraparound cover. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #18UK

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    UK Edition - "Dredd Angel" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ron Smith; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #377-381; continued next issue.

    NOTE: This issue has the same content as #16US.

    NOTE: The releases in the U.S. and U.K. got out of sync starting with #15, so the U.S. market doubled up issue numbering for 21/22 and 23/24 to catch up.

    Cover price $1.25.