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Comic books October 1996

  • Issue #199610
    Realms of Fantasy (1994) 199610

    This issue: Terry Brooks - The Art of Fantasy; Terri Windling - Ashes, Blood and the Slipper; Charles de Lint - A Dream of Death; Wrath of the Serpent God by Susan J. Kroupa; Ghost's Revenge by William F. Wu; The Wicked Witch by Don Webb; Stephen King's The Shining Returns to Television. Cover price $3.50.

  • Issue #3
    Reid Fleming (1996 Deep Sea) 3

    4th printing. 1st (only) printing by Deep Sea. Reprints the 1986 Eclipse series #2 written by David Boswell with extra content. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #6
    Return of Lum Urusei Yatsura Part 3 (1996) 6
  • Issue #7
    Riot Act 2 (1996) 7
    Published Oct 1996 by Viz.
  • Issue #1
    Rise of Apocalypse (1996) 1
    • Paper: White
    • Label #0268056013
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Cover by Adam Pollina and Tim Townsend. Hammer and Chisel, script by Terry Kavanagh, art by Adam Pollina, Mark Morales, and Harry Candelario; Thousands of years ago, Baal and the Sandstormers find a baby in the Egyptian desert; The child's survival ability is tested, and he is named En Sabah Nur. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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    $5 Rise of Apocalypse #1 (1996 Marvel Comics) VF- Combine Shipping ~ Origin Story
    $10 THE RISE OF APOCALYPSE #1 ORIGIN KEY 1996 X-MEN VF+
    $29 THE RISE OF APOCALYPSE #1 Oct 1986 NM ORIGIN MARVEL Most Fearsome Villain
    $99 Rise of Apocalypse #1 CGC 9.8 WP Origin of Apocalypse Marvel Comics Key Issue

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  • Issue #34
    Robin (1993 DC) 34
    Published Oct 1996 by DC.

    A stand-alone tale! An outing with his friends to experience Shakespeare in the park turns dangerous when masked gunmen threaten not only the kids there....but Tim's desire to stay under the radar, as well, in "Situations and Comedies." Helena Bertinelli (Huntress) appearance. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Jennifer Graves and John Dell. Cover by Mike Wieringo and Terry Austin. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #11
    Robotech 2 The Sentinels Book 4 (1995) 11
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Comic book version of the Robotech Sentinels cartoon series, a sequel to the Robotech Macross series, that was planned but never fully made. In this issue, Jonathan Wolf, Vince Grant and Breetai have returned to Tirol to try to stop General Edwards' growing control and face trial for accusations of treason, conspiracy, murder and theft; Dr. Lang and Edwards have a private meeting in which both reveal surprises; and the Sentinels, on board the Ark Angel, make plans to free Spheris but discover that they cannot use their weapons in "Summit." Script and art by John & Jason Waltrip. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #37
    Robotech Return to Macross (1993) 37

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    $55 Robotech: Return to Macross #37 FN; Academy | Last Issue - we combine shipping

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  • Issue #1
    Robotech The Sentinels Halloween Special (1996) 1

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  • Issue #3
    Rooter Volume 1 (1996) 3
    • Comic is autographed by writer/artist Kelly Campell and includes a Lone Star Comics Certificate of Authenticity.
  • Issue #2
    Rune Hearts of Darkness (1996) 2

    Flip Covers by Kyle Hotz and the Pander Brothers. Stories by Doug Moench and James Felder. Art by Kyle Hotz & Tim Bradstreet and the Pander Brothers. "Souls in Torment" - Rune is in control of New York City's devastated Ground Zero. But will the Prince of the Void prey upon the outcasts that live there...or use them in his sinister scheme? Plus, in the flip side back-up story "In Dread Memory: Part 2," it's the second chapter of a three-parter featuring a villain created in a contest from the pages of Wizard! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #8
    Sanctuary Part 5 (1996) 8

    Story by Sho Fumimura. Art and Cover by Ryoichi Ikegami. Sex and violence aplenty in an intelligent crime drama of the Japanese underworld! Isaoka offers Asami a deal to get his pal Hojo into office, but Hojo comes up with a shocking counterproposal! Then, Hojo meets with the Russian mafia, making a very dangerous enemy in the process! 48 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.

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    $5 Sanctuary Part 5 #8 VF/NM; Viz | Part Five - we combine shipping

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  • Issue #6-1ST
    Sanctuary TPB (1993-1997 Viz Digest) 6-1ST

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    Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Sho Fumimura. Art by Ryoichi Ikegami. Sophisticated crime drama by Sho Fumimura and Ryoichi Ikegami (artist of Crying Freeman & Mai The Psychic Girl). Two handsome, ruthless young men vow to transform the destiny of Japan by any means. As children, they survived the horrors of the Cambodian killing fields together. Now, are they powerful enough to rise to the top of the Japanese Parliament and the Yakuza crime syndicate? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $17.95.

  • Issue #6-REP
    Sanctuary TPB (1993-1997 Viz Digest) 6-REP

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    Volume 6 - 2nd or later printings. Written by Sho Fumimura. Art by Ryoichi Ikegami. Sophisticated crime drama by Sho Fumimura and Ryoichi Ikegami (artist of Crying Freeman & Mai The Psychic Girl). Two handsome, ruthless young men vow to transform the destiny of Japan by any means. As children, they survived the horrors of the Cambodian killing fields together. Now, are they powerful enough to rise to the top of the Japanese Parliament and the Yakuza crime syndicate? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $17.95.

  • Issue #43
    Sandman Mystery Theatre (1993) 43

    Cover photo by Gavin Wilson and Richard Bruning. The Phantom of the Fair Act Three, script by Matt Wagner and Steven T. Seagle, art by Guy Davis; Tragedy strikes the life of Wesley Dodds as the sinister Phantom of the Fair claims the life of someone close to him; Meanwhile, Lt. Burke and his team of detectives continue their relentless investigation into the unsavory murders. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #4
    Saucy Little Tart (1995-1996 Eros Comix) 4

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  • Issue #32
    Savage Dragon (1993 2nd Series) 32

    Story and art by Erik Larsen. The Savage Dragon returns from hell. Plus, witness the sad, strange life of Peter Klaptin. Kill Cat vs. Justice. And Rapture goes to the hospital. Includes a character dossier for Rapture. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #1
    Schizo (1996-2006 Fantagraphics) 1

    Written and illustrated by Ivan Brunetti. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 48 pages, black and white. Mature readers. Cover price $3.95.

  • Oct 1996
    Sci Fi Magazine (1994 Sci Fi Channel) Oct 1996

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    The Official Magazine of the Sci-Fi Channel. In this issue: Dark Skies, Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, Millennium, X-Files, and more. 8-in. x 10-7/8 in.; full color; 112 slick pages. Cover price $3.95.

  • Vol. 3 #2
    Sci-Fi Universe (1994) Vol. 3 #2

    Vol. 3 # 2. Fall SF-TV Preview Issue. 8-in. x 10.75-in.; full color; 76 pages. Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #13
    Scooby-Doo (1995 Archie) 13
  • Issue #24

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  • Issue #7
    Section 8 (1995) 7

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    Halloween Special. Cover by Travis Ingram. Stories and art by Sherard Jackson, Travis Ingram, Klay Cone, Steve Bracken and Jason Shawn Alexander. An anthology of science fiction and cyberpunk comics that featured the earliest appearances of Alexanders Empty Zone. Chance; Jake and Al; Matrix and Maze; Saints and Sinners; Dead On the Inside; Pulled Under. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #9
    Seekers into the Mystery (1996) 9

    Falling Down From Heaven: Part 4 of 4: Behind The Veil - Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art and Painted Cover by Michael Zulli. Whirling out of control, the Tattmore house and its inhabitants journey into the center of creation, where the true meaning behind the angels and the aliens is revealed. Plus, Lucas and the Magician meet again...and the outcome is startling! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.50.

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    $2 Seekers into the Mystery #9 VF/NM; DC/Vertigo | J.M. DeMatteis Michael Zulli - w

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  • Issue #9
    Sensational Spider-Man (1996 1st Series) 9

    "Swarmed!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Todd Dezago. Pencils by Mike Wieringo. Inks by Richard Case. Cover by Mike Wieringo and Richard Case. The Onslaught epic is over! But its devastating effects will be felt across the Marvel Universe (and more specifically New York City) for many months to come! And strangely enough one of the first consequences is the accidental severing of the telepathic bond within a certain colony of bees! A mutant colony controlled by Swarm! The buzz-worthy super-villain demands that the scientists at the Seismoharmonic Institute fix the problem... or else! It looks like the wondrous wall-crawler (aka Ben Reilly) will be getting in the pest control business very soon! In the meantime Mary Jane visits her doctor for an ultrasound! Is she having a baby boy or girl? Cameo appearances by Peter Parker, Desiree Winthrop, and Jimmy-6. Flashback cameos by Angel and Iceman to recap Swarm's first appearance in Champions 14 & 15. (Notes: Swarm previously appeared in the Lethal Foes of Spider-Man (1993) limited series. This issue includes a 6-page Heroes Reborn preview of the Fantastic Four (1996 2nd series) and Captain America (1996 2nd series) with art by Jim Lee and Rob Liefeld, respectively. This story was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Amazing Spider-Man The Complete Ben Reilly Epic #5.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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    $4 The Sensational Spider-Man #9 (Oct 1996, Marvel) VF+
    $7 Sensational Spider-Man, The (2nd Series) #9 (Newsstand) FN; Marvel | Swarm - Wie

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  • Issue #3
    Shadowflame (1996 JGM Comics) 3

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    Story by Joe Martino. Art by Naser Subashi. Cover by Naser Subashi and Rich Buckler. A human cop fights for his life after inheriting superhuman alien technology. Shadowflame meets his match in Doctor Anarchy, a villain with devastating mental powers; also featuring Desiree, from an earlier comic by artist Naser Subashi. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #2
    Shattered Image (1996) 2
  • Issue #1
    Sheba Vol. 1 (1996 Sick Mind Press) 1

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    Story, art and cover by Walter S. Crane IV. The adventures of Cleopatras cat, preserved by Egyptian magic. In seventh-century Egypt, grave-robbers break into a pyramid, and Sheba, a mummified cat, is released to begin her journey into the afterlife. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #1A
    Shi Kaidan (1996) 1A
  • Issue #1B
    Shi Kaidan (1996) 1B

    Jae Lee variant cover with no cover price or title logo. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #6FAN
    Shi The Way of the Warrior (1994 Crusade) 6FAN
  • Issue #6TOMOE.FAN
    Shi The Way of the Warrior (1994 Crusade) 6TOMOE.FAN
  • Issue #10
    Shi The Way of the Warrior (1994 Crusade) 10

    Believing Ana's mission to now be hers, Tomoe takes the fight to Arashi and Koji in "The Way of the Warrior Part 10." Story by William Tucci with Peter Gutierrez, script by Tucci & Gutierrez, pencils by Tucci, Jason Orfalas, Paris Cullins & Juan Carlos Pineda (pencils assist), inks by Ken Branch & Nelson Asencio. Wraparound cover by Tucci. Cover price $2.95.

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    $125 SHI #10 CGC 9.8 ICONIC cover 3928772019

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  • Issue #2-1ST
    Shi The Way of the Warrior TPB (1995-1997 Crusade) 2-1ST

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    Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Shi: The Way of the Warrior (1994) #5-8. Written by William Tucci and Peter Gutierrez. Art by William Tucci. Cover by William Tucci and Jimmy Palmiotti. Foreward by Stan Sakai. Includes early Sketches. Softcover, 102 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

  • Issue #34
    Shivers (1994-2007 Visual Imagination) Magazine 34

    In this issue: The Curse of the Werewolf - A Hammer Classic revisited, "The G-Men" - Nic Lea and Mitch Pileggi interviewed, and Scully and Mulder return in the new season of the X-Files. 8 1/4" x 11 3/4", 48 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $4.95.

  • Issue #9
    Showcase 96 (1996) 9
    Published Oct 1996 by DC.

    Cover by Ron Frenz & Brett Breeding. Written by Joan Weis, Joseph Illidge and Peter J. Tomasi. Art by Kevin West & Keith Champagne, ChrisCross & Caesar and Eduardo Barreto. When Lady Shiva and Shadowdragon cross paths, their chance encounter becomes a test of skill and honor when Shiva challenges Shadowdragon to a duel to the death in "Honor Bound"! Plus, forced out of retirement to stop a madman from stealing a solar energy device, Dr. Light faces a greater challenge as she confronts her greatest fears and the responsibilities that come with power in "Illumination"! And Martian Manhunter goes after a cop-killer who specializes in extracting their eyes in "Eye to Eye"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #5
    Silent Invasion (1996 2nd Series) 5

    Stories by Larry Hancock and Michael Cherkas. Art and new cover by Michael Cherkas. Caliber reprints the Renegade Press cult-classic series about alien invasions and conspiracy paranoia, including some updated art. While everyone searches for Matt, he takes refuge in a remote mountain cabin and faces the final betrayal. Also, Hancock and Cherkas reveal the secret origin of The Silent Invasion. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #1A
    Silver (1996 Comicolor Comics) 1A

    Regular edition. "A Light in the Darkness" written by Cliff Van Meter with art by David Chlystek. Full color, 32 pages, slick paper stock. Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #1B
    Silver (1996 Comicolor Comics) 1B

    Silver edition. "A Light in the Darkness" written by Cliff Van Meter with art by David Chlystek. Full color, 32 pages, slick paper stock.

  • Issue #121
    Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 121

    "Execution Day!" Beta Ray Bill and Quasar cameos. Story by George Perez. Art by Scot Eaton and Don Hudson. Are you ready for the explosive conclusion to the Uni-Lord Saga?! The Silver Surfer has traveled to the edge of reality and beyond to investigate a cosmic swell which threaten all life in the universe. Now in a cataclysmic battle the Surfer confronts the nigh-omnipotent Uni-Lord, and the fate of the cosmos will be decided one way, or the other. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #24
    Simpsons Comics (1993 Bongo) 24

    Cover art by Bill Morrison. Send in the Clowns, script by Mary Trainor, pencils by Stephanie Gladden, inks by Tim Harkins; The Presidential candidates come to Springfield. Who Should You Vote For article by Matt Groening. Homey Alone starring Li'l Homey, script by Chris Simmons, pencils by Shaun Cashman, inks by Tim Bavington. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

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    $8 Simpsons Comics #24 Bongo 1996 NM
    $18 SIMPSONS COMICS #24, VF/NM 1996 Bongo Comics

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Simpsons Comics Strike Back TPB (1996 Bongo) 1-1ST

    1st printing.

    Hallucinate with Abe Simpson as his fuzzy recollection of life on Simpson's Mountain meet the Golden Age of Television!

    Fasten your seatbelts; it's service with a sneer when Patty and Selma lose their jobs and take to the skies and flight attendants! Plus, Bart and Lisa turn a small cable access show into an overnight sensation, and Homer carbo-loads with McBain!

    Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

    Cover price $11.95.

  • Issue #1
    Sisters of Mercy When Razors Cry Crimson Tears (1996) 1
  • Issue #16
    Skeleton Key (1995 1st Series) 16
  • Issue #6
    Skunk (1996 Entity) 6

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    Story, art and cover by Bill Maus. The city is unprepared for its latest super-powered defender, The Skunk, a Tick-like hero who can break wind with hurricane force. Bikinid babes, a house fire and a child in jeopardy add up to trouble for The Skunk and Macy. Final issue of the series; followed by the Skunk Annual. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.

  • Issue #1
    Slice (1996) 1
    Published Oct 1996 by Entity.

    Written & illustrated by Raff Lenco. 32 pgs. B&W with color cover. Cover price $2.75.

  • Issue #1
    Sliders Darkest Hour (1996) 1

    Sliders Vol.1 #5. "Fissions of the Soul" - The seeds of betrayal have been planted! The shadows have grown all season! Now, with their home Earth only a single world away, one of Quinn Mallory's closest friends is about to make a fatal decision! The events of Sliders: Ultimatum have left the team even more determined to get home than before. Enough clues have been laid down for Quinn and Professor Arturo to rig one final slide. But what will become of the team once they return? Who will get the credit -- or infamy -- for discovering the multiverse? Script by D.G. Chichester, with art by Dick Giordano, Kevin Kobasic, Mike DeCarlo and Sam de la Rosa. Cover by Dennis Calero. FC, 32 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #1A
    Snowman 1944 (1996) 1A
    Published Oct 1996 by Entity.

    Regular cover by Matt Martin. Guns in the Sky. Story by Matt Martin and Cameron Enders. Art by Matt Martin. A prequel to the original Snowman series, featuring a malevolent Native American spirit that can control ice and snow. During World War II, fighter pilot Tommy Gunston is shot down over Germany, along with another airman who carries the cursed Snowman arrowheads. When the arrowheads meet the Alpine snows, everyone on the battlefield faces an even worse threat. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.75.

  • Issue #1A.SIGNED
    Snowman 1944 (1996) 1A.SIGNED
    Published Oct 1996 by Entity.

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    Limited Edition, signed and numbered by Matt Martin and limited to 1000 copies. Guns in the Sky. Story by Matt Martin and Cameron Enders. Art by Matt Martin. A prequel to the original Snowman series, featuring a malevolent Native American spirit that can control ice and snow. During World War II, fighter pilot Tommy Gunston is shot down over Germany, along with another airman who carries the cursed Snowman arrowheads. When the arrowheads meet the Alpine snows, everyone on the battlefield faces an even worse threat. Includes Entity Comics certificate of authenticity. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $9.95. Cover price $2.75.

  • Issue #1B
    Snowman 1944 (1996) 1B
    Published Oct 1996 by Entity.

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    Commemorative Edition, signed and numbered by Matt Martin and limited to 1000 copies. Guns in the Sky. Story by Matt Martin and Cameron Enders. Art by Matt Martin. A prequel to the original Snowman series, featuring a malevolent Native American spirit that can control ice and snow. During World War II, fighter pilot Tommy Gunston is shot down over Germany, along with another airman who carries the cursed Snowman arrowheads. When the arrowheads meet the Alpine snows, everyone on the battlefield faces an even worse threat. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.75.