Comic books January 1987

Limited Signed Edition - 1st printing. Collects Somerset Holmes (1983) #1-6. Written by Bruce Jones. Art by April Campbell and Brent Anderson. Introduction by Bruce Jones. Signed and numbered by the creative team! When a woman is left for dead after a hit and run, she awakens and embarks ont her longest night of her life as someone is out to kill her and a trail of bodies begins to stack up in her wake! What mysterious events led her to this, and what will she have to do in order to survive the night? Collecting the classic mystery from Bruce Jones. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 750 copies. Cover price $35.00.

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Winter 1987 - Fanzine that features strange and unusual fiction, poetry, and art. "Paul Bunyan and the Moon" by Ruth Berman. 5" x 8.5", 120 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.00.

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Beave swears revenge on Lord Pork, who has brainwashed his girlfriend Jackie and turned her against him. The first comic by 17-year-old future Transmetropolitan artist Darick Robertson, produced at the height of the TMNT craze. Story, art and covers by Robertson. Mature readers. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Original cover price: $1.50. John Watkiss on Kiss of Death; Dick Giordano on DC's future; Dez Skinn quits Quality. Kiss of Death cover by Watkiss. Tabloid format, UK and US comic news.

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"Father's Night Out" Script by Peter David. Pencils by Rich Buckler and Malcolm Davis. Inks by Mike Esposito, Bob McLeod, and Art Nichols. Cover by Rich Buckler. Peter Parker finds a baby boy abandoned in a street alley, and quickly takes him to St. Vincent's hospital for treatment. However, this baby has a super-powered father...the Mauler! And he will tear down the entire hospital to find his son! Can the web-slinger stop the Mauler's dangerous rampage through the maternity ward? 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.75.

1st printing. By Robert Sampson. Introduction by W.N. Carr. Explore the history of one of the popular Pulp Age adventure heroes - The Spider! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 250 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

The Black Zoid written by Grant Morrison with art by Kev Hopgood, Steve Yeowell and David Hine.

The Black Zoid written by Grant Morrison with art by Kev Hopgood, Steve Yeowell and David Hine.

Avengers, The Black Zoid written by Grant Morrison with art by Kev Hopgood, Steve Yeowell and David Hine. Cover price $1.00.

Avengers, The Black Zoid written by Grant Morrison with art by Kev Hopgood, Steve Yeowell and David Hine. Cover price $1.00.

Reprints Amazing Spider-Man #s 51, 52, & 53, all by Stan Lee and John Romita. "In the Clutches of the Kingpin", 2nd app of The Kingpin. "To Die a Hero", 1st app of Joe Robertson and the Death of Freddie Foswell (The Big Man). "Enter: Dr. Octopus" featuring Gwen Stacy and Prof. Miles Warren (The Jackal). Cover price $1.50.

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Cover art by Will Eisner. Montabaldo starring the Spirit, Octopus, Mr. Carrion, Fraternization H Shack, and Castanet (Intro); a parody of Night on Bald Mountain. El Spirito starring the Spirit. Blackmail; the Spirit's origin retold. Tragedy of Merry Andrew starring the Spirit and Boss Bubble. Scripts and Pencils by Will Eisner, inks by Eisner and Jerry Grandenetti. 36 pgs. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

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"Revelation!" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Todd McFarlane and Bob McLeod. Jenny takes her fight with Krotze public and draws the attention of a psychotic killer. This issue is one of superstar artist Todd McFarlane's (Incredible Hulk, Amazing Spider-Man, and creator of Spawn) earliest works. Cover price $0.75.

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"The Fight!" Story by Jim Shooter. Art by John Romita, Jr. And Al Williamson. It's Ken's first interaction with other paranormals, but they are not the friendly kind. When he barely survives the encounter he discovers that the strength of the Star Brand's power depends on his own confidence and will power. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Fight!" Story by Jim Shooter. Art by John Romita, Jr. And Al Williamson. It's Ken's first interaction with other paranormals, but they are not the friendly kind. When he barely survives the encounter he discovers that the strength of the Star Brand's power depends on his own confidence and will power. Cover price $0.75.

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The Excelsior finds devastation after answering a distress call from Spock's ship, the Surak, in "The Doomsday Bug! Chapter One: Death Ship!" Part 1 of 3, continued next issue. Script by Len Wein, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Ricardo Villagran. Joe Brozowski/(Bob?)Smith cover. Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition with $1.00 cover price. The Excelsior finds devastation after answering a distress call from Spock's ship, the Surak, in "The Doomsday Bug! Chapter One: Death Ship!" Part 1 of 3, continued next issue. Script by Len Wein, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Ricardo Villagran. Joe Brozowski/(Bob?)Smith cover. Cover price $1.75.

"The Captain" - This custom key chain features a full color photo of Captain James T. Kirk. 1 1/2-in. x 2-in. Key Chain

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When a probe emits a wave directed at Earth's oceans, it's up to Kirk, Spock, Bones & crew to travel back in time to find some humpback whales in the 64-page "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home." Script by Mike W. Barr (based on a screenplay by Steve Meerson & Peter Krikes and Harve Bennett & Nicholas Meyer), art by Tom Sutton & Ricardo Villagran. Inside back cover features photos from the film. Cover painting by Howard Chaykin. Cover price $2.00.

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Canadian edition with $2.85 cover price - When a probe emits a wave directed at Earth's oceans, it's up to Kirk, Spock, Bones & crew to travel back in time to find some humpback whales in the 64-page "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home." Script by Mike W. Barr (based on a screenplay by Steve Meerson & Peter Krikes and Harve Bennett & Nicholas Meyer), art by Tom Sutton & Ricardo Villagran. Inside back cover features photos from the film. Cover painting by Howard Chaykin. 64 pages, FC. Cover price $2.85.

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Creating Klingons and Ferengi, The Mystery Of Q, Majel Barrett Cover price $3.75.

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Starburst is the British "fantastic media magazine." Issue #101 includes: The Fly; Short Circuit preview; Labyrinth - David Bowie feature; Airwolf - US super vehicle; Star Trek's Scotty on its twenty years; Howard the Duck. Cover price $3.60.

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Cover art by Jim Somerville. What Are Dreams Made Of? starring Stark Future, script by Gordon Derry, art by Jim Somerville; Ely dreams he has journeyed to the Land of Dread; It is a deathless dimension where the Old Lords, the O-Uahi, rule; It is a hell which he has sent many others to; When he wakes up, one of the 'dream' demons is there. The Sewer of Life (part 1 of 3) starring Salvage Police, script by Gordon Derry, art by Collin Young. 36 pgs. $1.70. Cover price $1.70.

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On the set of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home; writer/producer Tom Patchett discusses ALF; Robert Hays discusses Starman tv series; Guy Williams discusses Lost in Space; Alan Moore discusses Watchmen; Don Bluth discusses An American Tail; Leonard Nimoy discusses Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home; interview with director Marc Daniels; director Michael Ritchie discusses The Golden Child; William F. Nolan interview; Paul Reiser talks ALIENS; Gareth Thomas discusses Blake's 7 Cover price $2.95.

January 25, 1987. 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, Steve Canyon, Tank McNamara, Andy Capp, Broomhilda, Henry, Nancy, Spider-Man, Garfield, Grin and Bear It, Snuffy Smith, Shoe, Calvin and Hobbes, and Blondie. 11" x 15". 16 pages. Color.

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Cover by Garry Leach. Untitled story, script by H. Ken Bulmer, art by Garry Leach (splash page) and Jesus Blasco; Reprints early Steel Claw strip from Valiant, with new framing sequence by Dez Skinn and Garry Leach; The Claw gets a new codename, Talon, in the framing sequence, and lettering alterations to the reprint change his real name, Louis Crandell, to Lewis Randell; Cursitor Doom appears, as his Quality Comics version Amadeus Wolf, in the framing sequence, though he remains unidentified and cloaked in shadows. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

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Cover pencils by Val Mayerik, inks by Alan Weiss. "King of the Steel Drivin' Men," pencils by Val Mayerik and Alan Weiss, inks by Sam de la Rosa; Steelgrip Starkey and his arch-rival, Ironarm Gantry, compete in a globe-spanning contest to see who is best!; But what is the real prize? 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover art by James Mravec. "The Hero Trap," script by Robert Kraus, art by Rob Prior and Robert Kraus; Stephen is ambushed and mortally wounded upon entering a town; A young healer keeps him alive and her grandfather gives his life force over to Stephen to revive him. "Night of the Gargoyle," script and art by James Mravec; A living Gargoyle tries to help people, but all he gets is fear in response. Stephen Darklord illustration on back cover by James Mravec. 28 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.75.

Volume 17 - 1st printing. Story and art by Milton Caniff. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $39.95.

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Cover pencils by Brent Anderson. The Garden, script by Peter B. Gillis, pencils by Brent Anderson, inks by Scott Williams; the Strike-Force Morituri team receives their powers. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

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Cover art by Carlos Ezquerra. Only The Best Survive, script by John Wagner, art by Carlos Ezquerra; After The Great War of 2150 showers of Strontium 90 in nuclear fallout led to the birth of a large population of mutants; Despised by the "normal," mutants in the world of the strip are only permitted to work as bounty hunters for the Search/Destroy agency, whose distinctive SD badges give them the nickname Strontium Dogs; One such agent is Johnny Alpha, whose mutant eyes allow him to see through walls and read minds. Grawks Bearing Gifts, script by Alan Moore, art by Ian Gibson (as Q. Twerk); Aliens visit Margaret Thatcher's government. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

1st printing. Written by John Wagner. Art and cover by Carlos Ezquerra. On a future Earth following an atomic war, Strontium-90 fallout has caused mutation amongst humans. These mutants are hated and feared by "norms" and are forced to work in labor camps or for the Search and Destroy bounty-hunting agency, known as the "Strontium Dogs." One such mutant is Johnny Alpha, a man gifted with eyes that can see through nearly anything - even men's minds! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

French language reprint series. This issue reprints material from Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) #6 and #7 and Time Warp (1979) #5. 72 pages, full color.

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Add to cart CGC 9.8 $99.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White Label #1620039021 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

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"Heart of Stone!" Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. In the wake of Crisis on Infinite Earths, DC decides to revamp and reinvigorate their universe, and their heroes. First up, why none other than the Man of Steel himself. Superstar John Byrne, known for his acclaimed work on Marvel's Uncanny X-Men and the Fantastic Four, re-imagines the Last Son of Krypton for a whole new generation. However, Superman's first issue in this historical relaunch just may be his last as he comes face-to-face with Metallo, the Man with the Kryptonite Heart! Featuring Lois Lane. NOTE: Also see Man of Steel (1986) #1-6 for the lead in story to this series. Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Cover price $0.75.

Catch A Star Collectibles, Inc. Signed Edition. Signed by Terry Austin. Limited to 2500 copies. Includes Catch A Star Collectibles Certificate of Authenticity. "Heart of Stone!" Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. In the wake of Crisis on Infinite Earths, DC decides to revamp and reinvigorate their universe, and their heroes. First up, why none other than the Man of Steel himself. Superstar John Byrne, known for his acclaimed work on Marvel's Uncanny X-Men and the Fantastic Four, re-imagines the Last Son of Krypton for a whole new generation. However, Superman's first issue in this historical relaunch just may be his last as he comes face-to-face with Metallo, the Man with the Kryptonite Heart! Featuring Lois Lane. NOTE: Also see Man of Steel (1986) #1-6 for the lead in story to this series. Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition with $1.00 cover price. "Heart of Stone!" Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. In the wake of Crisis on Infinite Earths, DC decides to revamp and reinvigorate their universe, and their heroes. First up, why none other than the Man of Steel himself. Superstar John Byrne, known for his acclaimed work on Marvel's Uncanny X-Men and the Fantastic Four, re-imagines the Last Son of Krypton for a whole new generation. However, Superman's first issue in this historical relaunch just may be his last as he comes face-to-face with Metallo, the Man with the Kryptonite Heart! Featuring Lois Lane. NOTE: Also see Man of Steel (1986) #1-6 for the lead in story to this series. Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Cover price $1.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Man of Steel (1986) #1-6.

Story and art by John Byrne. Foreword by Ray Bradbury.

This trade paperback collects the landmark miniseries that redefined the Man of Steel in the mid-'80s! Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences.

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Massimo Mattioli. Superwest must face panic in the streets, cartoon hold-ups, the sinister Scanner, the Very Hot Dogs, and the diabolical Shadow! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

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Swamp Thing is exiled from Earth to begin his most incredible journey ever, through the limitless reaches of the cosmos. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Rick Veitch and Alfredo Alcala. Cover by Stephen Bissette. Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition with $1.00 cover price. Swamp Thing is exiled from Earth to begin his most incredible journey ever, through the limitless reaches of the cosmos. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Rick Veitch and Alfredo Alcala. Cover by Stephen Bissette. Cover price $1.00.

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Edited by Martin Lock. Stories and art by Martin Lock and Dave Harwood. Sci-fi anthology from British press Harrier, featuring both self-contained stories and continuing serials, some from rising talents. The Foundation; Ram: Assassin. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

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Stories by Allen Curtis and Brian Augustyn. Art by Allen Curtis. Cover by Allen Curtis. Teenage runaways encounter an alien ship that gives them superpowers; the government trains them as crimefighters, in this early series from Now Comics. The Syphons are prepared to fight crime – but what about the aliens who gave them their powers? Also, the backup story Ramblings of an Arrested Adolescent. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover by Garry Leach. Written by Chuck Dixon, Hal Jones and Charles Wagner. Art by Jose Ortiz, Hal Jones & Willie Blyberg, Bob Hardin and J.K. Snyder III. Illustrated horror! Featuring: "Four Slain in Daylight Robbery"; "The Submission"; "Hostage!"; and "Hand Jive"! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.00.

Issue #54 - Jan. 1987. Fanzine dedicated to Edgar Rice Burroughs. Cover by Frank Hamilton. Vern Coriell obituary by Robert Barrett, review of Coriell's Burroughs Bibliophiles by Bill Ross, ads for Johnny Weissmuller Tarzan movies, ads. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 16 Pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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It's Jericho's final confrontation with the H.I.V.E. in Qurac in "Conflagration!" Part 4 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Plot and co-script by Marv Wolfman, co-script by R.J.M. Lofficier, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank McLaughlin. Kevin Nowlan cover. Cover price $0.75.

1st printing. Written by Erick Wujcik. Art by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman. Palladium Books Presents a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles module compatible with the Heroes Unlimited role-playing game rules. This is a TMNT & Other Strangeness Game Supplement. Play as your favorite Turtle and explore the vastness and dnagers of outer space! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.