Comic books January 2000

by Rumiko Takahashi The final issue! Six years of romance come to a heartfelt conclusion as Kyoko and Godai admit their love and say their vows. At the wedding and the reception, see the reappearance of all the familiar faces you've come to know and love: Kozue, Mitaka, Asuna, Yagami, Godai's family, and the entire household of eccentrics. Bid the past goodbye, join your old friends, and see a glimpse of their future in the last issue of Maison Ikkoku! b&w, 32pg (10 of 10)" Cover price $2.95.

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Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

Cover by Joseph Wight. Stories and art by Ben Dunn, Brian Farrens, Chris Allen, Fred Perry, Joe Weltjens, and Ted Nomura. The third incarnation of the long-running manga and anime guide from indy publisher Antarctic Press, featuring full issues of Antarctics most popular English-language manga. Ninja High School 7, Gold Digger 7, Warrior Nun Areala 7, and World War II 1946 7; Diesel; news and features on anime and manga series. 86 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART AND COVER BY TOM MANDRAKE In stores November 3. J'onn J'onzz and an alien princess are held captive in Part 2 of the 4-part "Rings of Saturn!" The Martian Manhunter and Princess Cha'rissa have been made prisoners of the space pirates led by the notorious Captain Destiny. Even if they can avoid immediate execution, can they protect themselves from being accidentally killed by those who have come to rescue them? FC, 32 PG." Cover price $1.99.

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Stan Lee/John Buscema/Joe Sinnott Presenting classic moments in the lives of the Fantastic Four! Relive the FF's greatest stories! Introduce a new reader to the Marvel Universe! This issue reprints FANTASTIC FOUR #107, in which Reed Richards finds a way for the Thing to revert back to Ben Grimm?but with disastrous results! A great holiday gift! New cover by Alan Davis. FC (1 of 12)" Cover price $2.75.

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Stan Lee/Gil Kane/Frank Giacoia Presenting classic moments in the life of Spider-Man! Relive Spidey's greatest moments! Introduce a new reader to the Marvel Universe! This issue reprints AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #100, in which Peter Parker makes a big mistake by drinking a formula in the hopes of doing away with his super powers! Start someone on a lifetime of adventure with this great holiday gift! New cover by Mike Wieringo. FC (1 of 12)" Cover price $2.75.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. by Peter Sanderson. Cover by John Romita Sr. and Jr. For new comers and life-long comic fans alike, this massive tomb covers everything from the dawn of the Marvel Age in the 1960s all the way up to the new millennium - from the Avengers to Spider-Man to the X-Men and everyone in-between this book takes a look at the rosters, their friends, enemies, HQs, powers, and histories. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $24.98.

1st printing. by Michelle L. Smith. Includes interviews, photographs, detailed descriptions, the most comprehensive production listing of Marx Toys, and much more! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $26.95.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Issue One, "The Stonecutters." Story by Alexandro Jodorowsky, Art by Juan Gimenez. Based on a character created by Moebius and Jodorowsky, Metabarons is an action adventure set in the far flung future. A story that follows the exploits of line of super-human warriors and the many trials they face. Cover price $2.95.

Amateurish publication with a wild variety of reader submitted comic strips, artwork and periodicals. 6.5" x 10", 24 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Fine $5.30

Add to cart Fine $5.30

1st printing. Story, art and cover by Peter Kuper. A second collection of Peter Kuper's wordless comics strip Eye of the Beholder, which for a time was the only comic strip ever to run in The New York Times. As with Kupers other work, these visual puzzles combine comics art with social commentary. Each visually ironic strip presents four images of city life, followed by a fifth that puts the others into a new context, resulting in both a dark joke and a telling commentary on the contradictions of the modern world. Hardcover, 6-in. x 6-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $11.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Cover by Tommy Trantino. An underground anthology of comix, poetry, literature, photography, and more! Published Three times a year. Featurung contributions by artists like Robert Armstrong, Ace Backwords, Peter Bagge, Brutalists: Ben Myers, Tony O'Neill, Adelle Stripe, Charles Bukowski, Nina Bunjevac, Billy Childish, Andrei Codrescu, David Collier, William Crook, Jr., Harvey Pekar, and many, many more! Legendary underground artist Robert Crumb becomes a major contributor to the series starting with Volume 5 and even redesigns the cover logo. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 52 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

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Add to cart Fine $6.00

by Kazuhisa Kondo The official adaptation of the classic anime movie! In the 22nd century, half the human population lives in colonies in outer space, and history is made when the militaristic Duchy of Zeon declares its independence from Earth. A bloody civil war appears inevitable. To save the lives of his friends and family, young civilian Amuro Rey must wield his father's prototype secret weapon, the Mobile Suit Gundam, in a desperate move that will reshape the future of war! Cover price $3.00.

"The Beast Within" written by Joe Gentile with art by Mike Bianco; "Moondancing" written by Paul D. Stone with art by Rob Davis; "The Food Chain" written by Dave Ulanski with art by Ken Wolak. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Cover price $2.95.

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by Kyle Hotz Meet the denizens of Kyle Hotz's grim and gritty City Hell, the setting for his cult hit series, Mosaic. Featuring a "behind-the-scenes" look at Mosaic's origins, with guest pin-ups by Kelley Jones, David Mack, and others, this is the ultimate guide to the world of City Hell. Also included is a short story that stars November, one of Kyle's earlier creations, as well as a rogue's gallery line-up of Destroyers from Yeneka, Kyle's own nihilistic version of a "Biblical tribulation" story ? which will appear in future issues of Kyle's City Hell universe! Limited to 2000 signed and numbered copies. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg" Cover price $5.95.

1st printing. Collects Mosaic (1999) #1-5. Story and art by Kyle Hotz. Afterword by Brian Azzarello. In a grim future filled with corruption, sadism and greed, Mosaic is the uncompromising story of a man searching for a way out. In the ghetto-like annex of Stirling City, aptly titled City Hel, Mosaic is a cyborg-for-hire with a problem. Four years ago he thought he killed a dangerous psychotic who had murdered his best friend's sister. Now, the killer is back and destroying Mosaic's life - one eviscerated body at a time. To save the lives of his friends, Mosaic must find the killer and escape City Hel before time runs out. Softcover, 136 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.99

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY AND BRIAN HOLGUIN; ART AND COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND JASON MARTIN In stores November 17. When a prison ship from a distant star enters the Earth's atmosphere, it brings the strangest crop of new super-villains the world has seen in years. And that means big trouble for Mr. Majestic! FC, 32 PG." Cover price $2.50.

Stories by Michael T. Gilbert and Janet Gilbert. Art by Michael T. Gilbert, Tom Buss and Shawn McManus. Cover by Michael T. Gilbert. Back cover by Trina Robbins. Mr. Monsters faithful secretary realizes her sister is about to marry a monster. When Kelly goes shopping in Paris, her temp replacement struggles to run the Mr. Monster offices. Featuring a love advice column by Mr. Monster, and Kellys recipe for Chiller Cheesecake. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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Howard Mackie/Cary Nord/Andrew Pepoy Will the MUTANT X version of Gambit join The Six?! Havok continues his search for the final addition to his team?and stumbles right into the clutches of the unified Thieves and Assassins Guilds... who are joined by Belladonna and Remy LeBeau! But is Gambit friend or foe?! FC, 32pg$1.99 " Cover price $1.99.

Mystery School Presents a Walkabout Seattle by Jon Strongbow is the second of three books dealing with the Secret City. It is best described as a surrealistic walking man's tour of the city, with the spirit of Chief Seattle influencing the somewhat schizophrenic protagonist. Book of Orpheus by Milo Duke is the telling an unknown story of Orpheus, as told by Raven and Coyote. 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

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by Kia Asamiya Upon investigating the space anomaly, the crew of the Nadesico finds that it is actually a missing space cruiser lost years before... a space cruiser known as the Yamato!?! And while they are trying to sort out this mystery, Akito is searching for clues of his own... clues to the enigma that is his past. Where is he from? Why does he have the Martian tattoo? Who was his mother? And why can't he remember anything beyond the past few years? b&w, 32pg" Cover price $2.95.

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40-page one-shot by Shane Simmons & Troy Hickman with art by Tony Furtado. B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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(W) Adrian Tsang (P) Lou Kang (I) Arnold Tsang and Tracy Ho (C) Dreamwave Colors Framed for a murder he didn't commit, Neon finds himself an outcast from the very people he trusted. Bitter and angry, Neon sets off on his own to try to prove his innocence to the rest of the Neon Dragons. But as he leaves, the trouble stirred by Zeburo's murder begins to form into something sinister. It's open season on the Neon Dragons as Dreamwave Productions brings you Neon Cyber Issue #5. FC, 32pg" Cover price $2.50.

Cover by George Broderick Jr. Stories and art by Ken Asche, Terrie Smith, Shawntae Howard, and George Broderick Jr. An anthology focusing on anthropomorphic and funny-animal comics, from the publisher of Shanda the Panda. Lemmings face the water without fear; Twisted Tails; Beans and Hay; Lap Dogs. 48 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.