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Comic books August 1989

  • Issue #226MJ
    Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) Mark Jewelers 226MJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover art by Todd McFarlane. To Smash the Spider!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds); the whole city is against Spider-Man; reprinted from from Amazing Spider-Man, The (Marvel, 1963 series) #91. Sap for a Sow? starring Mary Jane Water Buffalo, Silver Sow, and Spider-Ham, script and art by Fred Hembeck. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #4
    Mayhem (1989 Dark Horse) 4

    Cover by Mitch O'Connell. The Mask carouses the city in a stolen police car searching for evildoers to punish--like jaywalkers, rude skateboarders, and dog owners who fail to curb their pets! It's murder at a fever pitch! But there's a big surprise waiting for our leering lunatic as this story-cycle winds to a close! Story by John Arcudi, art by Doug Mahnke. The Mark must cross the Wall to search out the assassin whose killing spree is the cause of mass executions in the ghetto. Will the Mark's single-minded thirst for vengeance be the catalyst for city-wide catastrophe? Story by Jerry Prosser, art by Wayne Tanake. Two new Mecha enter the scene--Earth defender and alien invader--and their clash over the Caribbean is of such fury that the U.S. Navy must attempt to destroy both machines! Story by Tim Eldred, art by Harrison Fong and Robert Caracol. B&W. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #2
    Media Starr (1989) 2

    by Dennis Duarte, Allen Curtis, John R. Statema, & Tom Vincent. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #249
    Mickey Mouse (1953-1987 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone) 249

    36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #13
    Million Dollar Digest (1986-1994) 13

    A digest-sized compilation of stories featuring the richest kid in the world. Richie explores the upper stratosphere and the depths of the ocean. After insulting a jungle tribesman, Richie's mean cousin Reggie gets shrunk by strange magic. Richie and Cadbury find a baby whale washed up on the beach; luckily, Richie has his own private aquarium and the means to get it there. The Skys The Limit!; Ocean Floor, Anybody?; Cross That Crevasse; The Diamond People; Reggie Is Not Wanted!; Cadbury: The Amazing Ray; Reggie: Surprise Package; The Investment Advisor; Finders Keepers; Back in the Saddle; Hard to Hide!; In the Hole Truth; Hot Stuff: Getting Tested; Baby Huey: Diamond in the Rough; Little Audrey: Pop, Op, and Glop; Rags Rabbit: Musclin In; Whale of a Tale; Cant Get Away With It. 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #7
    Mister Miracle (1989 2nd Series) 7

    Booster Gold and Blue Beetle come for a visit and interrupt Mr. Miracle and Big Barda's normal lives in "Just Another Day." Script by J.M. DeMatteis and Len Wein and art by Joe Philips and Pablo Marcos. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #5
    Mister X (1988 2nd Series) 5

    The Brides of Mister X, Part 5: Cradle and All. Story by Jeffrey Morgan. Art by Shane Oakley and Diti Katona. Cover by Brett Ewins. The return of the influential, visually arresting series created by designer Dean Motter. Mister X races against time to confront his architectural rival. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.00.

  • Vol. 84 #8

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  • Vol. 79 #12

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  • Issue #33
    Nam (1986) 33
    Published Aug 1989 by Marvel.

    "Back in the Saddle Again" is the tragic story of Specialist Daniels. He already served one tour of duty in Vietnam. Now, against his will, he is sent back. The experience has changed him...for the worse! Written by Doug Murray, with art by Wayne Vansant and Geof Isherwood. Cover by Wayne Vansant. Cover price $1.50.

  • Aug 1989
    National Lampoon (1970) Aug 1989

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    August 1989. The first issue after Animal House actor Tim Matheson took over the magazine from publisher Matty Simmons. Includes a story by Chris Miller of Animal House fame; a five-page color Trots and Bonnie story by Shary Flenniken; the best True Facts of the 1980s. Stories and art by Nick Bakay, Buddy Hickerson, Rick Geary, B.K. Taylor, M.K. Brown and Alan Kupperberg. Plus letters from the editors, cartoons, and Foto Funnies. Mature readers. Cover price $3.95.

  • Issue #9-1ST
    Nemesis The Warlock TPB (1985-1989 Titan) 9-1ST

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    Volume 9 - 1st printing. By Pat Mills amd John Hicklenton. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

  • Issue #16
    New Archies (1987) 16
  • Vol. 1 #4
    New England Sports Cards & Collectible Guide (New England Sports Cards & Collectibles Guide) Vol. 1 #4

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    Collecting guide for sports teams from the New England area. 8.5" x 11", 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #7
    New Gods (1989 3rd Series) 7

    The Bloodline Saga Part 1 of 6. Orion makes an incognito pilgrimage into the depths of Armaghetto in his search for his birthright...only to find he has more in common with the dregs of Apokolips than he can stand. Written by Mark Evanier and Paris Cullins, with art by Cullins and Will Blyberg. Cover by Cullins and Blyberg. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #11
    New Guardians (1988) 11

    The New Guardians discover the secret of Janwillem's creations...a secret linked to their own destiny. Written by Cary Bates, with art by Pat Broderick and Ralph Cabrera. Cover by Broderick. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #15
    New Humans (1987 Eternity) 15
  • Issue #78
    New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 78

    Cover pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Al Williamson. Freedom Force, who want Rusty to register in accordance with the Mutant Registration Act, attack the New Mutants; the team splits up, with Skids trying to protect Rusty on Liberty Island; Ship disappears; Dr. Strange transports the New Mutants to Asgard. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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    $1,299 New Mutants #78 (Marvel, 8/89) CBCS 9.2 NM- witnessed signature: CATE BLANCHETT

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  • Issue #78MJ
    New Mutants (1983 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 78MJ

    Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #57
    New Teen Titans (1984 2nd Series) New Titans 57

    "Study in Steel!" Part 1 of 3. Written by Marv Wolfman and George Perez. Art by George Perez and Bob McLeod. Cover by George Perez. Just as the Titans recuperate from their latest adventure, Wildebeest returns for Round 2! Plus, what Titan will the villain use to attack the others? Cover price $1.75.

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    $60 New Titans #57 VF- DC Comics comic book 17 JW43
    $100 George Perez Personal Collection ~ CGC 8.0 New Titans #57 Teen Titans Cover Art

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  • Issue #1-REP
    New York The Big City GN (1986 Kitchen Sink) By Will Eisner 1-REP

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    Kitchen Sink Edition - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Will Eisner. No illustrator evoked the melancholy duskiness of New York City as expressively as Eisner, who knew the city from the bottom up. Before the Lower East Side was cool, there was the grit and grime of Avenue C, a world filled with street musicians, overflowing sewers, and peeping toms, all recalled in Eisner's unforgettable style in New York: The Big City. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.95.

  • Aug 7 1989
    New Yorker (1925 Conde Nast) Magazine Aug 7 1989

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    8" x 10.5", 100 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

  • Aug 21 1989
    New Yorker (1925 Conde Nast) Magazine Aug 21 1989

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    8" x 10.5", 98 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

  • Aug 28 1989
    New Yorker (1925 Conde Nast) Magazine Aug 28 1989

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    8" x 10.5", 100 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #59
    Nexus (1983) 59
    Published Aug 1989 by Capital/First.

    "The Scorporation." Part 2 of 5. 20 pages. Story by Mike Baron. Pencils and cover by Steve Rude. Inks by Steve Huston. A fail safe device that leads to the deaths of hundreds. A bomb intended to wipe out Judah and a group from Headworld. A dishonest trade consortium. All lead to a ramping up of the conflict between the new Nexus and the Scorporation. "The 11th chromosome, part II." Part 2 of 2. 6 pages. Story by Roger Salick. Art by Steve Epting. Fighting fire with fire, Judah strikes back at IMC with a virus of his own to counteract the deadly one they planned to release. 26 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #4
    Nexus Legends (1989) 4

    Reprints early Nexus; Steve Rude art Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #6
    Ninja High School (1996) 2nd Printing 6

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    Second printing cover by Ben Dunn. To Be Or Not To Be. Story by James Hanrahan. Art by Ben Dunn. Lettered by Lone Star Comics own Craig Miller. The adventures of the teens at Quagmire High School, a student body comprised of novice ninjas, mages-in-training and undercover aliens. As Jeremys romantic complications get more complicated, the school faces the wrath of Stanley the Demonoid. 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #20
    Now Comics News Vol 2 20
    Published Aug 1989 by Now.

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    A promotional guide to the comics of media licensing masters Now Comics. This issue focuses on the October 1989 releases, including The Green Hornet, as well as the Speed Racer Video (VHS) Library Collection. Featuring a Green Hornet fold-out poster by Jeff Butler. 9-in. x 11-in. PC/PB&W.

  • Issue #1
    Nth Man the Ultimate Ninja (1989) 1

    "Recall!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Ron Wagner and Fred Fredericks. In the not to distant future, the world is in the throws of World War III. This is the tale of two men, one possesses ultimate power and the other is the ultimate ninja. Their actions will decide the fate of the world. Alfie O'Meagan, a seemingly omnipotent mutant telekinetic has inadvertently brought the world to the brink of destruction. The only man who can stop him is his childhood friend - the Nth Man. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

  • Vol. 59 #8

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  • Issue #2
    Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Update '89 (1989 Marvel) 2

    Written and researched by Peter Sanderson. All inks by Joe Rubinstein. Character/artist listing: Champion of the Universe by Ron Wilson; Chance I by Bob Budiansky; Chance II by Colleen Doran; Chemistro by James Brock; Lila Cheney by Jackson Guice; Rusty Collins by Jon Bogdanove; Comet Man by Kelley Jones; Commission by Kieron Dwyer; Val Cooper by Kieron Dwyer; Crazy Gang by Ron Lim; Jacqueline Falsworth Crichton by Evan Dorkin; Crimson Commando by Marc Siry; Damage Control by Ernie Colon; Darkhold by Jackson Guice and Mike Harris; Laura Dean by Jim Lee; Defenders/Dragon Circle by Ron Frenz; Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine by Paul Neary; Demolition-Man by Kieron Dwyer; Destroyer I by Sal Buscema; Devil Dinosaur by Colleen Doran; Doctor Bong by John Byrne; Doctor Doom II by Keith Pollard; Doctor Spectrum by Paul Ryan; Dominus by Al Milgrom; Dominus' Minions by Al Milgrom; Dragon of the Moon by Steve Buccellato; Frank Drake by James Brock; Dreaming Celestial by Mike Harris; Dreamqueen by Jim Lee; Dum Dum Dugan by Paul Neary; Earth Force by Ron Frenz; Ecstasy by Mike Vosburg. Ron Frenz/Joe Rubinstein cover. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #15
    Official Jungle Jim (1988) 15

    Stories by Don Moore. Art and cover by Paul Norris, plus a special section by John Cullen Murphy. Pioneer Comics presents reprints of the classic Sunday adventure strip by Alex Raymond's successors, Moore and Norris (not by Alex Raymond, despite what the cover says). Collects the Sunday strips from January 16, 1949 to July 3, 1949. A rope bridge offers the only route of escape for Jim and Kolu, but its collapse leads them to a desperate scramble for their lives. Also featuring a 7-page preview of Pioneer's Prince Valiant series, reprinting the Prince Valiant Sunday strips by John Cullen Murphy from Nov. 30, 1986 (2599) to Jan. 11, 1987 (2605). 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Official Splatter Movie Guide SC (1989 St. Martin's Press) 1-1ST


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    Volume 1 - 1st printing.

    By John McCarty.

    The Good, the Bad, and the Gory

    This is a splatter aficionado's dream come true. John McCarty, author of the classic Splatter Movies: Breaking the Last Taboo of the Screen, examines more than 400 of the most gory, bizarre, violent films ever to assault the silver screen - from mainstream hits like Aliens and Friday the 13th to such obscure classics as Dr. Butcher, M.D., Hatchet for a Honeymoon, and Theatre of Blood.

    Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 150 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $10.95.

  • Issue #198908
    Omni (1978-1995) Magazine 198908
    Published Aug 1989 by Omni.

    Back to Birth. 6 Ways to Return to the Womb; How to Boost Prenatal IQ; Machine Dreams - Private Thoughts of Robots; Mind and Marijuana; Making Movies Underwater. Cover price $3.50.

  • Issue #13
    Oriental Heroes (1988) 13
    Published Aug 1989 by Jademan.
  • Issue #14
    Oriental Heroes (1988) 14
    Published Aug 1989 by Jademan.
  • Vol. 18 #8

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  • Issue #9
    Outlanders (1988-1991 Dark Horse) 9

    Story and art by Johji Manabe. The vast battle armada of the Santovasku Empire is poised to make the final assault on Earth, but Princess Kahm orders the attack called off! Along with her Earth companion Tetsuya, she prepares to return to the capital planet of the Empire to convince her father, the Emperor, to make the truce permanent. Kahm only has one way to succeed--she must marry her human consort! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #9
    Overstreet Price Guide Update (1982) 9

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    Ron Lim Silver Surfer cover. Comic Size. Cover price $3.95.

  • Issue #4
    Panda Khan (1987) 4

    "Chronicles of Panda Kahn" Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #6
    Phantom (1989 DC 2nd Series) 6

    The Ghost Who Walks bears witness to terrible tragedy in "Waste." Written by Mark Verheiden, with art by Luke McDonnell. Cover by McDonnell. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #2
    Plastic Figure & Playset Collector (1989) Fanzine 2

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    Feature articles on Wagon Train playsets and Timpo train sets. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 40 pages on white paper with cardstock covers. Cover price $4.00.

  • Vol. 36 #8
    Playboy Magazine (1953-Present HMH Publishing) Vol. 36 #8

    MATURE READERS.

  • Issue #7
    Popeye the Sailor (1989) UK Magazine 7

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    Marvel UK

  • Issue #15
    Power of the Atom (1988) 15

    Aug 1989. The life of an old friend hangs in the balance as the Atom tries to unravel the secret of Gestalt. Written by Roger Stern and Tom Peyer, with art by Graham Nolan. Cover by Nolan and Brett Breeding. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #48
    Power Pack (1984 1st Series) 48

    Cover by Jon Bogdanove and Hilary Barta. Dolphin Dreaming, script by Jon Bogdanove, art by Jon Bogdanove and Hilary Barta; A vacation in Maine turns into a personal super-powered crusade to save the sea environment from toxic waste; And to save the sea, Power Pack forms the most unusual alliance yet! 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    PreHistory of the Far Side TPB (1989 Andrews McMeel) 1-1ST

    1st printing. By Gary Larson. A 10th Anniversary exhibit! A Best of... collection from the far Side. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 288 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $12.95.

  • Issue #8
    Previews (1989) 8
    Published Aug 1989 by Diamond.

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  • Issue #7-1ST
    Prince Valiant TPB (1984-2004 Fantagraphics) 7-1ST


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    Volume 7 - 1st printing. "The Roman Wall!"

    Story and art By Hal Foster.

    Hal Foster's epic Prince Valiant Sunday strips are collected in these full-color treasury volumes. Prince Valiant Volume #7: The Roman Wall, story and art by Hal Foster, was published by Fantagraphics Books.

    Softcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 48 pages, full color.

    Cover price $14.95.

  • Issue #5
    Private Eyes (1988 Eternity) 5