Comic books July 1997

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Cover pencils by Jeff Matsuda, inks by Wayne Faucher. Fight for Your Right to Party, script by Mark Waid, Ruben Diaz, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts), Craig Rousseau, inks by Brad Vancatta; The teens of Manchester sieze the shopping mall to protest a new curfew. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Art by Scott Fanetti. Photos by Jackhammer. 6-in. x 10-in. 28 pages. B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $3.00.

Art by Scott Fanetti. Photos by Jackhammer. 6-in. x 10-in. 28 pages. B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $3.00.

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Grave Matters - Written by Peter David. Art by Adam Kubert & Mark Farmer. Flashback! The Green Goliath is shown his past -- a past that holds Bruce Banner responsible for the death of his abusive father! Was this the turning point that led to the creation of the persona that would eventually rage to life as the Rampaging Hulk? It's a new twist to Hulk continuity that fans of the Jade Giant just can't miss! Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Variant cover. Grave Matters - Written by Peter David. Art by Adam Kubert & Mark Farmer. Flashback! The Green Goliath is shown his past -- a past that holds Bruce Banner responsible for the death of his abusive father! Was this the turning point that led to the creation of the persona that would eventually rage to life as the Rampaging Hulk? It's a new twist to Hulk continuity that fans of the Jade Giant just can't miss! Full color. Cover price $1.95.

Wizard Edition, signed by artist Adam Kubert. Includes Wizard Certificate of Authenticity. Grave Matters - Written by Peter David. Art by Adam Kubert & Mark Farmer. Flashback! The Green Goliath is shown his past -- a past that holds Bruce Banner responsible for the death of his abusive father! Was this the turning point that led to the creation of the persona that would eventually rage to life as the Rampaging Hulk? It's a new twist to Hulk continuity that fans of the Jade Giant just can't miss! Full color. Cover price $5.00.

Issue 121 - July, 1997. Stories by Dominic Green, James Lovegrove and Phil Masters. Softcover, 8" x 11", 66 pages, B&W.

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Story and Art by Rumiko Takahashi. When Kagome accidentally shatters the Jewel of Four Souls, she and InuYasha desperately try to collect the shards before the local monsters use them to magnify their evil powers! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Phil Jimenez, Michael Lark, Keith Aiken, and Marc Hempel. Cover by Brian Bolland. The Girl Most Likely To; The time machine story continues but cuts to the future--2012 to be exact--the eve of the End of History; The Invisibles' new leader, Ragged Robin, gets her back-story exposed as hypernova pop sensations and ready-to-wear neon-rush psychedelic imagery abound. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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Heroes Reborn. "Rebel Without a Cause" Guest-starring Mr. Fantastic. Script by Jeph Loeb. Pencils by Ryan Benjamin. Inks by John Dickenson and Norm Rapmund. Cover by Terry Shoemaker and John Dickenson. In a desperate attempt to save Rebel O'Reilly's life, Iron Man rushes his friend to the Baxter Building! And once inside, Reed Richards and Tony stabilize Rebel's condition. Then through a mechanical psi-link, Shell-Head observes Rebel's first battle in the Prometheum armor -- fought years ago vs. the Titanium Man. Tony doesn't know who turned Rebel into a decaying cyborg, but he promises to expose the perpetrator! Cameo appearance by the Thing. Flashback cameos by Madame Hydra (Heroes Reborn version) and Doctor Doom. 40 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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A 52-page theme issue featuring Jack's hard-boiled tough guys! An ultra-rare Kirby interview; interview with Sin City's Frank Miller; the legendary Will Eisner discusses Kirby; an examination of In the Days of the Mob; a look at Jack's tough childhood; special features - Bullseye, Link Thorne, War & Western Comics, '50s strip ideas and others; Jack meets Frank Zappa; unpublished art, including pencil pages before they were inked. Front cover inks by Frank Miller. Back cover inks by Karl Kesel. Cover price $4.95.

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Cover by Walter Simonson. Stories and Art by John Byrne. Just because New Genesis and Apokolips have merged as one world doesn't mean the gods have learned to live together, and the dark gods of Apokolips embark on a scheme to make the entire planet theirs in "A Choice of Gods"! Plus: Tales of the New Gods back-up tale "O, Deadly Darkseid"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Asmodel and his legions' arrival on Earth does not bode well for Zauriel and the JLA, while Superman tries to foil Neron, Ghast and Abnegazar by keeping the moon right where it is in "Heaven On Earth". Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Grant Morrison, pencils by Howard Porter, inks by John Dell and Ken Branch. Porter/Dell cover. Cover price $1.95.

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Pin-ups by: Chriscross & Anibal Rodriguez, Daniel Zezelj, Chris Batista & Chip Wallace, Barry Kitson, Jason Pearson, Eduardo Barreto, J.H. Williams & Mick Gray, Chuck Wojtkiewicz, Dusty Abell & Drew Geraci, Chris Weston, Doug Mahnke, Cully Hamner, Craig Hamilton & Ray Snyder, Andrew Robinson, Jay Stephens, Stuart Immonen & John Dell (centerspread), Gene Ha, Mike McKone & Mark McKenna, Tony Harris & Wade Von Grawbadger, Don Hillsman, Ted McKeever, Gary Frank & Cam Smith, Howard Porter & Ken Branch, Simon Coleby, Paul Pope, Steve Pugh, Randy Duburke, Doug Alexander & Andrew Robinson, Tommy Lee Edwards, John Delaney & Ron Boyd, Eric Shanower. Wraparound cover by Frank Quitely. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. "JTHM: Director's Cut!" Collects Johnny The Homicidal Maniac (1995) #1-7. Story and art by Jhonen Vasquez. Mayhem and violence rule in this collection of issues #1-7 of Jhonen Vasquez's Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, as well as material seen before only in Carpe Noctem magazine. Dark and disturbingly funny, JTHM follows the adventures of Johnny (you can call him Nny), who lives with a pair of styrofoam doughboys that encourage his madness, a wall that constantly needs a fresh coat of blood, and - oh, yeah - his victims in various states of torture. Join Nny as he frightens the little boy next door (Todd, a.k.a. 'Squee'), thirsts for Cherry Brain Freezies, attempts suicide, draws Happy Noodle Boy, and tries to uncover the meaning of his homicidal existence. Hardcover, 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

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A Tale of Asgard! - Written by Tom DeFalco. Art by Deodato Studios. Cover by Gil Kane. Flashback! It's a special tale starring Odin, Lady Sif, Balder the Brave and the Warriors Three! Witness Odin's first confrontation with Seth, the Serpent-God of Death! Plus, appearances by Loki, Nurse Jane Foster and a pre-Thor Dr. Donald Blake! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Volume 3 - Issue 31 (#134)

The trial of Knightsabre is replete with the testimonies of Glory, Giganthro, Troll, the Maximage and Dr. Conqueror in "The Trial." Script by Alan Moore. Art by Rob Liefeld & Jon Sibal. Flashback sequences drawn by Chris Sprouse & Al Gordon, Steve Skroce & Al Gordon, Stephen Platt & Lary Stucker, Jim Starlin & Alan Weiss, Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson. Savage Dragon cameo. Cover for #2A by Rob Liefeld. Cover for #2B by Dave Gibbons & Dan Panosian. Cover price $2.50.

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The trial of Knightsabre is replete with the testimonies of Glory, Giganthro, Troll, the Maximage and Dr. Conqueror in "The Trial." Script by Alan Moore. Art by Rob Liefeld & Jon Sibal. Flashback sequences drawn by Chris Sprouse & Al Gordon, Steve Skroce & Al Gordon, Stephen Platt & Lary Stucker, Jim Starlin & Alan Weiss, Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson. Savage Dragon cameo. Cover for #2A by Rob Liefeld. Cover for #2B by Dave Gibbons & Dan Panosian. Cover price $2.50.

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Story by Patrick Cabana. Art and cover by Jean-Sebastien Duberger. A mismatched band of fighters and warriors, mystically summoned from across time and space, must battle an omnipotent magical menace that none of them could face alone. Archmage, Gaijin, Leila and Timothy join forces in the ultimate battle against the magical menace Genoceid, for the fate of the universe and their own home worlds. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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When two teenage girls discover that reality's not quite what they've been programmed to believe, a suburban town gets totaled. Gratuitous icons, mass-media manipulation and psycho-pop science coagulate in this 2-issue tour-de-force that exposes the copious junk in modern culture. Ted McKeever breaks conventional barriers as he experiments with line, color and culture theory. Written, illustrated and cover by Ted McKeever. Mature Readers. FC, 32 pg. Rebax Format. Cover price $2.50.

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Mature Readers, standard non-nude cover edition. Created by Everette Hartsoe. Cover price $3.00.

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Cover pencils by Andy Kubert, inks by Jesse Delperdang. Exposed, script by Mark Waid, pencils by Andy Kubert, inks by Jesse Delperdang; Ka-Zar and Shanna rescue Matt from Gregor and learn the identity of Gregor's employer. Preview of Alpha Flight (second series), script by Steve Seagle, pencils by Scott Clark, inks by Chris Carlson. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.99.

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Regular cover by David Boller. Story and art by David Boller. Katja Zakkov is a paranormal investigator who learns she is channeling the ancient Siberian shaman named Kaos Moon. Katja learns more about the ancient struggle between the shamans Shrasa, Varg and Kaos Moon. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Variant cover by David Boller, limited to 750 copies. Story and art by David Boller. Katja Zakkov is a paranormal investigator who learns she is channeling the ancient Siberian shaman named Kaos Moon. Katja learns more about the ancient struggle between the shamans Shrasa, Varg and Kaos Moon. 32 pages, B&W.   Cover price $2.95.

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Stories by Carole Curtis and Richard Thatcher. Art by Shawntae Howard and Ian Hoegfeldt, plus a Katmandu vs. Predator pinup by Ed Garcia. Cover by Shawntae Howard. In a world populated by catlike humanoids, members of two rival nations are drawn together. As Pyndan encounters a rampaging beast, Rial's grandmother discovers the truth behind the curse on Pyndans family line. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

Two Dice for Sister Sara. Story, art and cover by Jolly R. Blackburn. A solid example of how clever writing can compensate for simplified art in comics. The lives and real-world concerns of a group of gamers are revealed by their wacky interplay around the fantasy gaming table. Return to Muskeegie; The Straight and Narrow; Tales from the Table; GameMaster of the Realm; KODT Idea Search; Parting Shots. 32 pages, B&W. First printing. NOTE: Any second printing, will be so marked by the publisher. Cover price $2.95.

Story by Jose Calderon, Art by Matt Lunsford. 6.5" x 10", 24 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

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Scud the Disposable Assassin tie-in Cover price $2.95.

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By Jay Stephens. When the criminal organization, The Jetcat Haters Club, starts tearing up town, Melanie McKay must abandon her birthday party to become Jetcat! If you've not read Stephens' previous Land of Nod comics, then you don't know how fun comics can be! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover art by Paul Smith. The Return Of Cap'n Hitch, script by James Robinson, pencils by Paul Smith, inks by George Freeman; Due to her penchant for becoming involved in adventure, Lucius sends Chance to boarding school, little suspecting it will lead to her most dangerous experience to date. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

1st printing. Edited by Martin H. Greenberg. Includes seventeen stories by today's finest authors, including two original, never-before-told tales featuring Poison Ivy and Mr. Freeze! Hardcover, 518 pages, Text Only.

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"22 Pages About the Legion of Super-Heroes" - It's a day in the life of the Legion, largely told through the journal entries of Science Cop Shvaughn Erin, who becomes reflective after realizing just how different she is from these "kids" with whom she's trapped in the 20th century. Among the things she observes: a secret crush; a shopping expedition in search of the perfect wedding gift; members experimenting with new costumes; some new friends; and a hint of a deadly threat to come. Written by Tom Peyer and Tom McCraw, with art by Lee Moder, Jason Armstrong, Philip Moy, Derec Aucoin, Stuart Immonen, Val Semeiks, Phil Jimenez, Jeffrey Moy, Paul Pelletier, Walt Simonson, Tom Grummett, Mike Collins, Ron Boyd and Drew Geraci. Cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer. Cover price $2.25.

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The Legionnaires most certainly object to the wedding of Mordru and Veye (the merged form of Violet and the Emerald Eye) in "The Bride of Mordru." Script & co-plot by Roger Stern. Co-plot & colors by Tom McCraw. Pencils by Jeffrey Moy. Inks by W.C. Carani & Philip Moy. Poster by Alan Davis & Mark Farmer. Cover by Adam Hughes. 39-page tale. Cover price $3.95.

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The apartment of yuppie buddies sure didn't expect a couple of brutal alien intergalactic bounty-killers to respond to their ad for roommates--but that's what happened when Lobo and Jonas Glim needed an inconspicuous joint to hole-up in while getting ready for their big score. Still, it wasn't all bad. No, that's a lie. It WAS all bad. Drinking coffee, watching must-see TV, talking golf, discussing hair-care products, investing in junk bonds, and eating healthily--Lobo and Jonas barely get out alive! Written by Alan Grant. Art and cover by Alex Horley. FC, 32 pg. Mando Format. Cover price $2.25.

Vol. 39, #1. The Newspaper of the Science Fiction Field. This issue: Joe Haldeman - Forever War & Peace (an interview); SF in Brazil, Australia and Scandinavia; Eric S. Nylund Interview; Report from the World Horror Convention. Cover features Joe Haldeman. Cover price $4.50.

Cover by Nelson Luty & Horacio Ottolini. Stories by Alison Heartinger. Art by unknown. You're perusing another book, a comic not only of words and pictures, but of the mind -- a standup act in a wondrous land whose boundaries are that of the imagination. There's a 'Rabbit Season' sign up ahead -- your next stop, The Looney Zone! Three spooky tales with twisty endings: Pepe Le Pew in "Le Hitchhiker"; Daffy Duck in "The Dummy"; and Sylvester and Tweety in "Nightmare of 20,000 Tweets"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

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Art cover by Walt Simonson. Cover price $2.95.

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Story by Ted Nomura. Art by Ted Nomura and Ben Dunn. Cover by Ted Nomura. Sometimes listed as Families of Altered Wars #46. In this alternate-history world, the Axis powers succeeded in extending the war into 1946, allowing artists Nomura and Dunn to create fanciful jet fighters and other aircraft as part of Hitlers Luftwaffe air force. In April 1946, Dora Oberlicht's surviving German air aces evade the Allied gauntlet in order to escort the Luftsturm's last desperate mission. Meanwhile, Luftwaffe ace Reimar Ritter risks his own life to rescue a fellow pilot from prison. Also includes a preview of the Luftwaffe 1946 mini-series Projekt Saucer. Luftsturm, Part 4. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Variant Cover 1 (Batman and Alfred E. Freeze) by Mort Drucker. Stories and art by Drew Friedman, Carol Lay, Kyle Baker, Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Anthony Barbieri and Bill Wray, Mike Snider, Arnie Kogen, Scott Sonneborn and Andy Rheingold, Desmond Devlin, John Caldwell, Peggy Doody, Darren Johnson, Russ Cooper, Stan Hart, Don (Duck) Edwing, Robert Busan, Angelo Torres, William T. Raschendorfer, Mort Drucker, Joe Orlando, Thomas Fluharty, Sam Viviano, Kevin Pope, Peter Kuper, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Mad gets in on the 1990s variant-cover craze with multiple covers spoofing "Batman and Robin," all by Mort Drucker. Drucker also does the art for a parody of the film. Mad's look at celebrity screenwriter Joe Eszterhas, with art by noted caricaturist Drew Friedman. Mad makes up for years of male-dominated articles with a single woman's look at life, featuring art by indie cartoonist Carol Lay. MTV behind the scenes, with art by Kyle Baker. A spoof of Howard Stern's movie, with art by Sam Viviano. Mad's takes on Microsoft, Goosebumps, and condoms. Monroe, Melvin & Jenkins, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Buttman & Rubbin'; The Graffiti in the Microsoft Bathroom; Behind the Scenes at MTV; Condom Buying for Dummies; Monroe &... The County Fair; Citibunk UnAdvantage Card; A Day in the Life of a Single Career Girl in the Big City; Melvin & Jenkins' Guide to Pet Ownership; Goosebumps Horror Stories That Would Really Scare Kids; A Mad Look at Freaking Out; The Lighter Side of...; Altered Snakes; The Joe Eszterhas School for Sleazy, No-Talent Screenwriting Hacks; Spy vs. Spy; Howeird Stern, Private Putz; Mad's Celebrity Cause-Of-Death Betting Odds; Fold-In; Wiley Willy. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.