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Comic books July 1988

  • Jul 9 1988
    Roy of the Rovers (UK 1976-1993 IPC/Fleetway) Jul 9 1988


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  • Jul 16 1988
    Roy of the Rovers (UK 1976-1993 IPC/Fleetway) Jul 16 1988

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  • Jul 23 1988
    Roy of the Rovers (UK 1976-1993 IPC/Fleetway) Jul 23 1988


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  • Jul 30 1988
    Roy of the Rovers (UK 1976-1993 IPC/Fleetway) Jul 30 1988


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  • Issue #11
    Rust Vol. 1 (1987 Now 1st Series) 11

    Story by Fred Schiller. Art and cover by Tony Akins. The cult series about a reluctant superhero with a metal skin. Scott and Debbie track Cheryl to California, but cant find her; Cheryl, meanwhile, has begun a downward spiral of cocaine abuse. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #5
    Sable (1988) 5

    A quick and easy job turns out to be anything but quick and easy for Sable in "Fatal Mistakes." Script by Marv Wolfman and art by Denys Cowan & Paul Guinan. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #20
    Sam Slade Robohunter (1986) 20
  • Issue #1
    Samurai (1988 3rd Series Aircel) 1

    Cover art by Barry Blair. Untitled story, script and art by Barry Blair; A year has passed since Splinter's last clash with Hotachi. Splinter has managed to instill Martial Law over the city. Enter the Black Dove and a faction of freedom fighters. This series picks up after the color mini-series "Samurai: The Splinter and the Sword". B&W. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #7
    Samurai Penguin (1986) 7

    Story by Dan Vado. Art by Dave Folker and Scott Saavedra. Cover by Ken Holewczynski. One of the earliest successes of indie publisher Slave Labor Graphics, written by company owner Dan Vado. The flock gathers for the funeral of Samurai Penguin – but the battle is not over yet. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #1988
    San Diego Comic Con International Program (1970) 1988

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    1988. Softcover, 8 1/2 x 10-1/2-in., B&W.

  • Issue #6
    Savage Henry (1987 Vortex/Rip Off Press) 6

    Story, art and cover by Matt Howarth. A spin-off from Howarths Post Bros., featuring the adventures of Henry, guitarist for a trans-dimensional rock band. Only a cross-dimensional girl-fight between Hiroshima and Caroline can save Savage Henry from the false Bugtown. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #150
    Savage Sword of Conan (1974 Marvel) 150

    Conan stars in "Call to the Slain." Script by Charles Dixon, breakdowns by Gary Kwapisz, finished art by Ernie Chan. King Kull stars in "Trial by Fear." Script by John Arcudi, art by Mark Pacella. Mike Docherty/Fraja Bator frontispiece and pin-up. Michael Golden cover. Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #6
    Scavengers (1988 Quality) 6

    British ongoing dinosaur series titles "FLESH!," with nice art and story. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #106
    Science Fiction Chronicle (1979-2006 Algol Press/DNA Publications) 106
  • Issue #2
    Scimidar (1988) 2
    Published Jul 1988 by Eternity.

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    The Pride That Goes. Story by R.A. Jones. Art by Albert Val. Cover by Jim Balent. Jones notorious series features a sword-swinging, semi-psychic superhero who preceded the Bad Girl trend. Scimidar meets her sidekick Gitano and the female crimelord named Ecstasy; the cover is among the earliest published work by future superstar artist Jim Balent. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #4
    Scout War Shaman (1988) 4

    It's the riverboat queen battling Yuma and his river pirates and Scout and his children are caught right in between them in "Big River." Script by Timothy Truman and art by Timothy Truman & Tim Harkins. Issue also has "Tales of the Apache – Chapter Two: He Finds Power. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #28
    Secret Origins (1986 DC 2nd Series) 28

    Nightshade's mother was a princess from another dimension, imparting to her great powers...then her family was torn apart and she fled to Earth. The origin of the Suicide Squad's Nightshade is written by Robert Greenberger, with art by Rob Liefeld and Bob Lewis. Also, meet the masked crime-fighter called Midnight, who deals with criminals with his fists, in a story by Roy Thomas and Gil Kane. Cover by Jim Valentino and Keith Wilson. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #28
    Secret Origins (1986-1990 2nd Series) Canadian Edition 28

    Canadian edition with $2.00 cover price. Nightshade's mother was a princess from another dimension, imparting to her great powers...then her family was torn apart and she fled to Earth. The origin of the Suicide Squad's Nightshade is written by Robert Greenberger, with art by Rob Liefeld and Bob Lewis. Also, meet the masked crime-fighter called Midnight, who deals with criminals with his fists, in a story by Roy Thomas and Gil Kane. Cover by Jim Valentino and Keith Wilson. Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #422
    Sgt. Rock (1977) 422
    Published Jul 1988 by DC.

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    Joe, Andy and Adam Kubert together for the first time! Rock is captured while he attempts to thwart the assassination of General Eisenhower. Written by Robert Kanigher, with layouts, partial pencils and cover by Joe Kubert, finished art by Andy Kubert and Adam Kubert. Cover price $1.00.

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    $13 Sgt. Rock #422 Newsstand DC comics VG+ Last Joe Kurbery Art

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  • Issue #422
    Sgt. Rock (1977) Canadian Price Variant 422

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    Canadian edition with $1.35 cover price. Joe, Andy and Adam Kubert together for the first time! Rock is captured while he attempts to thwart the assassination of General Eisenhower. Written by Robert Kanigher, with layouts, partial pencils and cover by Joe Kubert, finished art by Andy Kubert and Adam Kubert. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.35.

  • Issue #12
    Shadow (1987 2nd Series DC) 12

    Seven Deadly Finns - Part 5 of 6. Meet Ma Finn...the deadliest mother of them all. How deadly is she? Deadly enough to kill one of the Shadow's agents. Concludes next issue. Written by Andrew (Andy) Helfer, with art by Kyle Baker. Painted cover by Baker. Suggested for Mature Readers. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #1
    She (1988 Eclipse) 1

    Fast Fiction; Square-bound 1-shot. Reprints 1949 Fast Fiction #3. (Eclipse GN #3.) Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #2
    Sherlock Holmes (1988 Eternity) 2

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    Cover art by Frank Giacoia. Sherlock Holmes tale based on Arthur Conan Doyle's story, "The Problem of Thor Bridge," script by Edith Meiser, art by Frank Giacoia; Holmes investigates the death of the wife of Neil Gibson, the Gold Mining magnate. Sherlock Holmes tale based on Arthur Conan Doyle's story, "The Cask of Jamaica Rum," script by Edith Meiser, inks by Frank Giacoia; The day after being appointed the Governor General of Jamaica, Sir Poppin is found drowned in a cask of Jamaica Rum. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #13
    Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 13

    "Masques!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Joe Staton and Dave Cockrum. Someone has been leaving a trail of terror and destruction throughout the Kree Empire in the name of the Silver Surfer. Now, Norrin Radd and Nova must face the judgment of Ronan the Accuser and the power of his Cosmic Rod! 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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    $5 32071: Marvel Comics SILVER SURFER #13 Fine Plus Grade
    $120 Silver Surfer #13 CGC 9.2-Signed Joe Station

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  • Issue #13MJ
    Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) Mark Jewelers 13MJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #10
    Silverblade (1987) 10
    Published Jul 1988 by DC.

    Original cover price: $1.50. Their reality has been warped and their lives ravaged, and the friends of Jonathan Lord need to find the one star in Hollywood that can make Silverblade rise again. Written by Cary Bates, with art by Gene Colan and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Colan and Mitchell. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #7
    Silverhawks (1987 Marvel/Star Comics) 7

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    Comic book based on the TV series of the first super androids with the minds of men and the muscles of machines. The evil Mon-Star has created a duplicate of Quicksilver to perform evil deeds and frame the SilverHawks for things they didn't do. And his plan works as Earth orders the disbanding of the SilverHawks. But the SilverHawks are determined to stop the evil twin and prove their innocence in "Darkbird." Script by Steve Perry and art by Mike Witherby & Fred Fredericks. This issue's story is an adaptation of one of the series' episodes. Cover price $1.00.

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    $100 Silver Hawks #7 CGC Graded 7.0 Marvel Comic 8/88 1988 final issue LOW PRINT

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  • Issue #13
    Slaine the Berserker/King (1987) 13
  • Issue #8
    Solo Avengers (1987 Marvel) 8

    "Blind Justice" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Mark Bright. Inks by Jose Marzan. Cover by Kevin Nowlan. Back in Los Angeles, Hawkeye along with his wife, Mockingbird, get involved in a neighborhood racketeering scheme. It seems like an easy caper...just beat the bad guys, but then Blind Justice enters the fray! Cameo appearance by Wonder Man. Second story: "Another Word For Revenge" Script by Mike Barr. Pencils by Larry Alexander. Inks by Jose Marzan. A high-tech thief is trying to frame Hank Pym! To remove the suspicions surrounding him, Dr. Pym chases down an old nemesis...Dr. Nemesis! (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for the Evolutionary War storyline that will run through the Marvel annuals in the summer.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #8MJ

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    Mark Jewelers Variant. Must have two page Mark Jewelers Insert. "When the Widow Calls!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jose Marzan. Cover by Sandy Plunkett and Scott Hampton. In an effort to escape from Advanced Idea Mechanics, the Black Widow makes a desperate call for help to the West Coast Avengers compound. Hawkeye answers the call, and shortly thereafter the two long-time acquaintances are knee-deep in A.I. M. operatives! Cameo appearance by Mockingbird. Second story: "Court Costs!" Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by Alan Davis. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Today is a big day for attorney Jennifer Walters (aka She-Hulk) as she is pleading a case before the United States Supreme Court for the first time! However, when Titania creates a ruckus outside the court house, her big day may get ruined. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #7
    Sonic Disruptors (1987) 7

    Rock 'n' roll's the music of revolution...and the revolution's just hit critical mass, forcing the army to the wall. Written by Mike Baron, with art by Barry Crain and John Nyberg. Cover by Crain and Nyberg. Suggested for Mature Readers. Deluxe format. (Plus: Here's the description for #8, which never saw the light of day when Sonic Disruptors was abruptly cancelled: It's "Full Tilt Boogie" as the Sheik and his friends form an uneasy alliance with the Red Chinese to avenge Billy Bob's murder.) Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #88
    Speakeasy (1979) fanzine 88

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    Original cover price: $2.50. The Latest UK/US comics news. Featuring: Blueberry, Mike Grell (James Bond), Light and Darkness War, AARGH! Light and Darkness War cover by Cam Kennedy.

  • Issue #140
    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 140
    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Signatures: Jim Salicrup on 3/26/2022 & Gerry Conway on 7/29/2022. Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #23-0B0CC15-075
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    "Kill Zone" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. Joe Robertson lies paralyzed in a hospital bed after being crushed by Tombstone in the previous issue. Now the Amazing Spider-Man is scouring New York City trying to find Tombstone, but someone else is also hunting for Joe's assailant. The two searchers rendezvous at the Statue of Liberty. Cameo appearance by the Punisher. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #140MJ
    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 140MJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #16
    Spectre (1987 2nd Series) 16
    Published Jul 1988 by DC.

    The police have a very unlikely 'likely' suspect in their murder investigation...Jim Corrigan. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Chris Wozniak and Mark Farmer. Cover by Wozniak. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #11
    Speed Racer (1987) 11
    Published Jul 1988 by Now.

    Going Down. Story by Fred Schiller. Art by George Booker. Cover by George Booker. An adaptation of the beloved manga and anime series from Now Comics. Trixie and Sparky become stranded on an island after a plane crash while escorting the Mach 5 to Japan. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #12
    Spider-Man Comics Magazine (1987 Digest) 12

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    Digest size reprint a classic Spidey tale by Stan Lee & John Romita: "The Goblin Lives!" Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #ALBUM-31
    Spidey GN (French 1979-1988 Editions Lug) ALBUM-31

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    French reprint series. French Language. Collects issues 91-93 of Spidey (1979-1989 Editions Lug)

  • Issue #45
    Spirit (1983 Kitchen Sink) 45

    Cover art by Will Eisner. Satin starring the Spirit, Satin, and Hilde. The Prediction starring the Spirit. The Elevator starring the Spirit and Ebony. Ye Olde Spirit of '76 starring the Spirit. Scripts by Will Eisner and Jules Feiffer, art by Eisner. 36 pgs. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #2
    St. George (1988) 2

    Cover by Jon J. Muth. "The Thing in the Closet," script by D. G. Chichester and Margaret Clark, art by Klaus Janson; Michael Devlin faces menaces both down-to-earth and out of the ordinary as he takes on terrorist drug runners and the fearsome Shadow Dweller. Ads for Doctor Zero #2 and Powerline #2. Back cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. 36 pgs., full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #14
    Star Brand (1986) 14

    The Pitt tie-in. "Sins of the Father...!" Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne, Chris Ivy, Tom Morgan, and Tom Palmer. The Child of the Star Brand confronts daddy. In the aftermath of the destruction of Pittsburgh and the snuffing out of thousands of souls - Kenneth Connell titters on the edge of sanity. Meanwhile, a startling change comes over Roger, and a new horror spawns at ground zero. Cover price $1.25.

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    $4 The Star Brand 14 "Sins of The Father!" Marvel Comics 1988

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  • Issue #52
    Star Trek (1984 1st Series DC) 52

    Kirk leads his crew through the very bowels of hell itself in "Hell In A Handbasket". Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Peter David, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Ricardo Villagran. Mitch O'Connell cover. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #52
    Star Trek (1984 1st Series DC) Canadian Price Variant 52

    Canadian edition with $1.35 cover price. Kirk leads his crew through the very bowels of hell itself in "Hell In A Handbasket". Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Peter David, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Ricardo Villagran. Mitch O'Connell cover. Cover price $1.35.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Star Trek Interview Book SC (1988 Pocket Books) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. By Allan Asherman. Featuring interviews with the original stars and crew of the Starship Enterprise. Includes 8 pages of behind-the-scenes B&W photos of cast and crew. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 278 pages, Text (with 8 pages of B&W photos). Cover price $7.95.

  • Issue #6
    Star Trek The Next Generation (1988 1st Series) 6

    As the new Enterprise discovers a virtual paradise in space, Data reveals a secret which could plunge its society into a bloody civil war. Written by Mike Carlin, with art by Pablo Marcos, Carlos Garzon and Arne Starr. Cover by Marcos. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #62
    Star Trek The Official Fan Club Magazine 62

    Levar Burton cover. Star Trek Adventure Universal Studios Tour. Levar Burton interview. Part two of Patrick Stewart interview. Denise Crosby interview. Harve Bennett: Preparing Star Trek V: The Final Frontier interview. Article on author David Dvorkin. Star Trek collectibles ad. 14 pgs. June/July, 1988. Cover price: $2.50. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #119
    Starburst (UK 1978 Visual Imagination) 119

    Starburst is the British "fantastic media magazine." Issue #119 includes: Clive Barker and Hellraiser II: Hellbound; video-cover censorship; interview with 'Tank' of Captain Power; the writing of The Storyteller. Michael Keaton Beetlejuice cover. Cover price $3.95.

  • Issue #132
    Starlog (1976) 132
    Published Jul 1988 by Starlog.

    Beetlejuice, Willow, Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Cover price $3.95.

  • Jul 3 1988
    Stars and Stripes Sunday Comics (1861 National Tribune) Jul 3 1988

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    July 3, 1988. Sunday Comics Section from Stars and Strips Military Newspaper. Strips in this issue include: Beetle Bailey, Hagar, Doonesbury, Apartment 3-G, Hi and Lois, BC, Bloom County, Peanuts, Wizard of Id, Cathy, Prince Valiant, For Better or For Worse, Bob Weber Jr's Comics for Kids, Tank McNamara, Andy Capp, Broomhilda, Henry, Nancy, Spider-Man, Archie, Garfield, Grin and Bear It, Snuffy Smith, Shoe, Calvin and Hobbes, and Blondie. 11" x 15". 16 pages. Color.

  • Jul 10 1988
    Stars and Stripes Sunday Comics (1861 National Tribune) Jul 10 1988

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    July 10, 1988. Sunday Comics Section from Stars and Strips Military Newspaper. Strips in this issue include: Beetle Bailey, Hagar, Doonesbury, Apartment 3-G, Hi and Lois, BC, Bloom County, Peanuts, Wizard of Id, Cathy, Prince Valiant, For Better or For Worse, Bob Weber Jr's Comics for Kids, Tank McNamara, Andy Capp, Broomhilda, Henry, Nancy, Spider-Man, Archie, Garfield, Grin and Bear It, Snuffy Smith, Shoe, Calvin and Hobbes, and Blondie. 11" x 15". 16 pages. Color.