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Comic books August 1997

  • Issue #2C
    Vampirella Blood Lust (1997) 2C
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Gold Limited Edition Virgin Cover Edition. NOTE: Gold foil stamp in upper left corner is hard to see in the scan.

  • Issue #1
    Vampirella Dracula and Pantha Showcase (1997) 1

    Flip-book with Pantha Showcase #1 Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #3
    Venom License to Kill (1997) 3

    It's the symbiotic secret agent, alone against the hordes of Dr. Yes, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance! If he fails, Yes's Hyper-Ebola Plague will decimate mankind and, more important to Eddie Brock, the thermite bomb implanted in Venom will detonate! Written by Larry Hama. Pencils by Derec Aucoin and Josh Hood. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #11
    Vermillion (1996) 11
    Published Aug 1997 by DC.

    Cover by John Totleben. "Lord Iron and Lady Manganese, Part Three: The Sea Horse Room." Part 3 of 3. Story by Lucius Shepard. Art by Gary Erskine. On the run for his perceived role in the death of Lord Iron, Johnathan and Sylvia obtain disguises and a job in the Sea Horse Tea Room. But when Lady Manganese begins to frequent the Room, can Johnathan control his attraction, or will he give them away? 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #66
    Veronica (1989 Archie) 66

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Gimme Shades," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica must have the perfect beachwear. "Just A Hair Away," script by Joe Edwards, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Veronica are sitting at opposite sides of Pop's counter, so he has to ask "Why?" The problem was Veronica's hair. Hoop Scoop public service announcement for United Cerebral Palsy Associations starring Reggie, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Customer Service," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Mike Esposito; Veronica bets Midge that even disguised she can still get good service. "Down Argentine Way, Part 1," script by Kathleen Webb (credited), pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica and her mother are on their way to Argentina for a vacation; Story ends on cliffhanger, to be continued in Veronica #67. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #1
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    Cover by Simon Bisley. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature readers. Cover price $6.95.

  • Issue #85
    Published 1997 (est.) by Dennis Publications.

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  • Issue #5
    Waiting Place (1997 Slave Labor) 5

    Black and White. Story by Sean McKeever. Art and cover by Brendon Fraim and Brian Fraim. The acclaimed teen drama by Sean McKeever, later a writer for mainstream comics such as Spider-Man. Cullen Cole deals with life as a minority in a small town; Jeffry meets the mysterious "Matt the Anarchist." 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #615
    Walt Disney's Comics and Stories (1940 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone) 615

    68 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

  • Issue #49
    Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge Adventures (1987 Gladstone) 49

    Cover art by William Van Horn. "The Diary of Sideburns Smew," script by Paul Halas (story), Dave Angus (story), and Gary Leach (script), art by Santanach; Scrooge finds that his great-uncle Orville Smew was a robber and buried his loot in the Breakjaw Mountains one hundred years ago; He and the boys go on a treasure hunt, but find there are still outlaws in the Old West. "Chumpneys," script by Paul Halas (plot) and Donne Avenell (script), art by Victor Arrigada Rios (as Vica); Scrooge's doctor orders him to go to a health farm to get some exercise; Magica decides that would be an ideal time to steal the Old Number One Dime. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #4
    Warrior Nun Areala Black and White (1997) 4

    Stories by Derek Kirk Kim and Thomas E. "Tom" Sniegoski. Art by Michel Lacombe and Eric Powell. Cover by Derek Kirk Kim. A black-and-white series featuring guest creators telling untold stories of the Warrior Nun universe. A tale of Japanese Oni demons, the inspiration for the later Onigami mini-series. Captain Oga finds a demonic surprise after the Oni invasion, and not even Ninja Nun can stop what he is about to become; Shotgun Mary battles demonic possession in a small town. The backup story features art by future Goon creator Eric Powell. Winter Jade, Part One; Accursed Event. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #1
    Warrior Nun Areala the Anime (1997 Antarctic Press) 1

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  • Issue #1
    Waterworld Children of Leviathan (1997) 1

    Written by Christopher Golden and Tom Sniegoski. Art by Kevin Kobasic and Barbara Kaalberg. Painted Cover by Lou Harrison. How was the world flooded in the Great Deluge? Could anyone have survived in those devastated and submerged cities? Who and what exactly is the Mariner? Great questions! The movie didn't answer them, but this 4-issue mini-series will! And introducing The Leviathan, a villain who makes Dennis Hopper and the Smokers look like wailing pre-kindergarten wussies! By special arrangement with MCA/Universal, Acclaim Comics expands the continuity and mythology of the Mariner's world, delivering another $120 million worth of action for less than the price of a video rental! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #11
    Weird Stories (1996-1998 Fading Shadows) Magazine 11

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  • Issue #3
    Weird War Tales (1997 Vertigo) 3

    In the darkness of a little boy's bedroom, a toy soldier is subjected to an elaborate court-martial...On the war-torn streets of Sarajevo, a Bosnian marksman hunts a mysterious Chetnik sniper...On the corpse-strewn fields of No Man's Land, a good soldier learns that the difference between life and death is a three-letter word. Three chilling stories by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely, Paul Jenkins and George Pratt, Joel Rose and talented newcomer Eric Cherry. Painted cover by Richard Corben. Mature Readers. FC, 32 pg. Rebax Format. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #4
    Weirdsville (1997) 4
  • Issue #32A
    Wetworks (1994 1st Series Image) 32A

    White cover; girl sitting $2.50 cover price. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #32B
    Wetworks (1994 1st Series Image) 32B

    Group cover w/ red border $2.50 cover price variant cover by Pat Lee & Travis Charest. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #32N
    Wetworks (1994 1st Series Image) 32N
  • Issue #32P
    Wetworks (1994 1st Series Image) 32P

    Polybagged with Phantom Guard preview $3.50 cover price Voyager Pack. Cover price $3.50.

  • Issue #32U
    Wetworks (1994 1st Series Image) 32U

    NOT POLYBAGGED and does not come with Phantom Guard Preview. $3.50 cover price Cover price $3.50.

  • Issue #100
    What If (1989 2nd Series) 100

    Cover art by Klaus Janson. Paper Skin, script by Ivan Velez Jr. (plot, script) and Klaus Janson (plot), art by Klaus Janson; Gambit and Rogue are unwittingly manipulated into helping Sinister discover the secret of the universe--that their lives are merely stories in a comic book. There's No Place Like That Place Where You Sleep and Keep All Your Stuff, script by Robert Piotrowski, pencils by Rurik Tyler, inks by Harry Candelario; As Sue falls unconscious after Reed's experimental spacecraft crashes to earth, she has a strange Oz like dream with a familiar cast of players. What If...Starring Wolver-Wimp illustration, pencils by Jim Cheung, inks by Andrew Pepoy. 44 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #100DF.SIGNED
    What If (1989 2nd Series) 100DF.SIGNED
    Published Aug 1997 by Marvel.

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    Dynamic Forces signed edition. Signed by Klaus Janson, limited to 1500 copies. Includes certificate of authenticity. Cover art by Klaus Janson. Paper Skin, script by Ivan Velez Jr. (plot, script) and Klaus Janson (plot), art by Klaus Janson; Gambit and Rogue are unwittingly manipulated into helping Sinister discover the secret of the universe--that their lives are merely stories in a comic book. There's No Place Like That Place Where You Sleep and Keep All Your Stuff, script by Robert Piotrowski, pencils by Rurik Tyler, inks by Harry Candelario; As Sue falls unconscious after Reed's experimental spacecraft crashes to earth, she has a strange Oz like dream with a familiar cast of players. What If...Starring Wolver-Wimp illustration, pencils by Jim Cheung, inks by Andrew Pepoy. 44 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #213

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  • Issue #32
    White's Guide to Collecting Figures (1995) 32
  • Issue #1A
    Wildcats 3 D Special (1997) 1A
  • Issue #1B
    Wildcats 3 D Special (1997) 1B
    Published Aug 1997 by Image.
  • Issue #41
    Wildcats Covert Action Teams (1992 Image) 41

    Endangered Species: Part 1 of 9. "For Whom the Bell Tolls...!" Story by Brandon Choi and Jonathon Peterson. Art by Mat Broome, Troy Hubbs, Sal Regla, and Al Vey. The Puritans, a highly technologically advanced organization out to eliminate all Kherubim and Daemonites from the planet, plan to rewrite history. If the WildC.A.T.s want to continue to exist they'll have to follow Gina and her elite strike team on a dangerous trek back through time. First stop...smack dab in the middle of World War I. "Recruitment!" Story by Brandon Choi. Art by Carlos D'Anda. Get a look at how the Puritans recruited some of the highly skilled operatives. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #1A
    Wildcats X-Men The Modern Age (1997) 1A
    • Signed by cover artist Paul Smith. No certification is included.

    Adam Hughes art; Paul Smith cover. Cover price $4.50.

  • Issue #1B
    Wildcats X-Men The Modern Age (1997) 1B

    Adam Hughes art and cover Cover price $4.50.

  • Issue #1
    Wildstorm Ultimate Sports (1997) 1
  • Issue #16
    Witchblade (1995) 16
    Published Aug 1997 by Image.

    Cover pencils by Michael Turner, inks by D-Tron. Untitled Witchblade story, script by Michael Turner (Co-Pot), Christina Z, and David Wohl, pencils by Michael Turner, inks by D-Tron and Team Tron [Jeff De Los Santos, Jose Guillen, Marcia Chen, Andy Kim, and Viet Truong]; Sara rescues some experimental subjects from a government project and, in return, they try to kill her. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #16
    Witchblade (German 1996-1999 Splitter) 16
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    Witchblade #16 Splitter Euro RRP Bikini Variant. Story in German. Cover pencils by Michael Turner, inks by D-Tron. Untitled Witchblade story, script by Michael Turner (Co-Pot), Christina Z, and David Wohl, pencils by Michael Turner, inks by D-Tron and Team Tron [Jeff De Los Santos, Jose Guillen, Marcia Chen, Andy Kim, and Viet Truong]; Sara rescues some experimental subjects from a government project and, in return, they try to kill her. 36 pgs. $2.50.

  • Issue #72AP
    Wizard the Comics Magazine (1991) 72AP

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    X-Men cover by Joe Madureira & Tim Townsend. Polybagged with extras. Article on Major Bummer, with comments from John Arcudi and Doug Mahnke; a look at villains who have turned into heroes; Michael Golden interview; article on the Batman animated series, with comments from Paul Dini, Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett; article on how comics series are pitched and developed, with comments from Karl Kesel, Kurt Busiek, Jeph Loeb, Mike Carlin, Bob Harras and Ralph Macchio; article on the grim nature of the X-Men titles, with comments from Joe Madureira, Scott Lobdell and Bob Harras; Q & A with Mark Waid and Ron Garney on Captain America; Basic Training by Art Adams; Peter Kuper interview; Character Profile: Grifter; Creator Spotlight: Joe Kelly; Wizard Profile: Tony Harris. Cover price $4.55.

  • Issue #72AU
    Wizard the Comics Magazine (1991) 72AU

    X-Men cover by Joe Madureira & Tim Townsend. Not polybagged. Article on Major Bummer, with comments from John Arcudi and Doug Mahnke; a look at villains who have turned into heroes; Michael Golden interview; article on the Batman animated series, with comments from Paul Dini, Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett; article on how comics series are pitched and developed, with comments from Karl Kesel, Kurt Busiek, Jeph Loeb, Mike Carlin, Bob Harras and Ralph Macchio; article on the grim nature of the X-Men titles, with comments from Joe Madureira, Scott Lobdell and Bob Harras; Q & A with Mark Waid and Ron Garney on Captain America; Basic Training by Art Adams; Peter Kuper interview; Character Profile: Grifter; Creator Spotlight: Joe Kelly; Wizard Profile: Tony Harris. Cover price $4.55.

  • Issue #72BP
    Wizard the Comics Magazine (1991) 72BP

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    Spider-Man/Venom cover by Mike Wieringo. Polybagged with extras. Article on Major Bummer, with comments from John Arcudi and Doug Mahnke; a look at villains who have turned into heroes; Michael Golden interview; article on the Batman animated series, with comments from Paul Dini, Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett; article on how comics series are pitched and developed, with comments from Karl Kesel, Kurt Busiek, Jeph Loeb, Mike Carlin, Bob Harras and Ralph Macchio; article on the grim nature of the X-Men titles, with comments from Joe Madureira, Scott Lobdell and Bob Harras; Q & A with Mark Waid and Ron Garney on Captain America; Basic Training by Art Adams; Peter Kuper interview; Character Profile: Grifter; Creator Spotlight: Joe Kelly; Wizard Profile: Tony Harris. Cover price $4.55.

  • Issue #72BU
    Wizard the Comics Magazine (1991) 72BU

    Spider-Man/Venom cover by Mike Wieringo. Not polybagged. Article on Major Bummer, with comments from John Arcudi and Doug Mahnke; a look at villains who have turned into heroes; Michael Golden interview; article on the Batman animated series, with comments from Paul Dini, Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett; article on how comics series are pitched and developed, with comments from Karl Kesel, Kurt Busiek, Jeph Loeb, Mike Carlin, Bob Harras and Ralph Macchio; article on the grim nature of the X-Men titles, with comments from Joe Madureira, Scott Lobdell and Bob Harras; Q & A with Mark Waid and Ron Garney on Captain America; Basic Training by Art Adams; Peter Kuper interview; Character Profile: Grifter; Creator Spotlight: Joe Kelly; Wizard Profile: Tony Harris. Cover price $4.55.

  • Issue #115D
    Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 115D
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4444243023
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    Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Leinil Francis Yu, inks by Edgar Tadeo. In the Face of It, script by Larry Hama, pencils by Leinil Francis Yu, inks by Edgar Tadeo; The X-Men are captured and brought into Bastion's complex at the old Hulkbuster base while Jubilee looks on helplessly; Thinking Wolverine is dead, the Zero Tolerance soldiers prepare to incinerate him but Wolvie gets better fast and rescues the rest of his teammates. Operation Zero Tolerance cross-over. 38 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #115N
    Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 115N
    • Paper: White
    • Newsstand Edition
    • Label #4470869002
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Leinil Francis Yu, inks by Edgar Tadeo. In the Face of It, script by Larry Hama, pencils by Leinil Francis Yu, inks by Edgar Tadeo; The X-Men are captured and brought into Bastion's complex at the old Hulkbuster base while Jubilee looks on helplessly; Thinking Wolverine is dead, the Zero Tolerance soldiers prepare to incinerate him but Wolvie gets better fast and rescues the rest of his teammates. Operation Zero Tolerance cross-over. 38 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #124
    Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 124

    Part 2 of 4 - "All My Sins Remembered!" Guest-starring Etrigan the Demon. Story and art by John Byrne. In the depths of hell, side-by-side with Artemis, Wonder Woman must face her greatest challenge…and the ultimate tragedy! Featuring the demonic villainy of Neron! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #30
    Wrapped in Plastic (1992) 30

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    "The Unseen Twin Peaks" compares scripts with televised versions of episodes 2010-2015. Plus: a survey of Lost Highway reviews from around the country; the RR Diner's new owners; a Lynch documentary; Lynch on Dutch TV; and more. "X-Files Extra" features a special look at XF publications from around the world! Cover price $4.50.

  • Issue #136
    X-Factor (1986 1st Series Marvel) 136

    "Nothing Lasts Forever!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Howard Mackie. Art by Jeff Matsuda and Art Thibert. Forge and Mystique begin to realize their feelings for one another run deeper than either of them could have possibly imagined. Plus, the unthinkable has happened...Sabretooth is loose and he's out for blood. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #32
    X-Files (1995) 32
    Published Aug 1997 by Topps.

    Cover by Miran Kim. Crop duster. Story by John Rozum. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Rick Magyar. An elderly man claims tiny green goblins are terrorizing him and his wife. Mulder and Scully investigate and find……something. When further evidence reveals that the man may be abusing his wife, the complexion of the entire investigation changes. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #1
    X-Files Afterflight (1997) 1

    Cover by Miran Kim. Story by Stefan Petrucha. Pencils by Jill Thompson and Alexander Saviuk. Inks by Jill Thompson and Rick Magyar. An old man is trying to recreate a flying ship his grandfather created one hundred years ago. If those darn grey aliens would just leave him alone! When three men in black start sniffing around, Mulder and Scully get involved. Now the agents become embroiled in a complex web involving corporate espionage, a scheming ranch hand with dreams of becoming a writer, a caring daughter, little grey men, and a man who just wants to fly. 64 pages. Full color. Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #1998-1ST
    X-Files Desk Diary HC (1996-1999 Harper Entertainment) 1998-1ST

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    1998 - 1st printing. Features calendar pages for the year of 1998 and includes dozens of full color photos and many quotes from the popular 90s TV series. Also includes lined pages for note taking. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 8-in. x 7-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

  • Issue #68
    X-Force (1991 1st Series) 68

    First $1.99 issue. Cover pencils by Adam Pollina, inks by Mark Morales. Girl Talk, script by John Francis Moore, pencils by Pop Mahn, inks by Mark Morales and Al Milgrom; Domino is captured by Operation Zero Tolerance; Warpath travels to another dimension at Sledge's request. Operation Zero Tolerance Cross-Over. 38 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #29
    X-Man (1995 Marvel) 29
    Published Aug 1997 by Marvel.

    Part 4 of 4 - "Dead Ahead!" Havok cameo. Story by Terry Kavanagh. Art by Roger Cruz. Powerless and alone, Nate must face himself and the ghosts of his past if he is going to move forward. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #66
    X-Men (1991 1st Series) 66

    Cover pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Art Thibert. Start Spreadin' The News..., script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Art Thibert; Iceman comes to the aid of an E.R. doctor who has been targeted by the Prime Sentinels for her mutant abilities; Cont. in Wolverine #115. 46 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #11
    X-O Manowar (1996 2nd Series) 11

    "The Past is Prologue" - Colonel Laidlaw relinquishes control of the X-O project to Diane Hunter of Inquest. Meanwhile, X-O and Bravado throw down with Amok, who has returned once again to try to destroy the armor. But Donovan faces a much bigger problem as the alien creators of the armor appear to reclaim their armor...and Earth! Written by Brian Augustyn with Mark Waid, with art by Scot Eaton and Don Hudson. FC, 32 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #1A
    Xena Warrior Princess (1997 1st Series) 1A

    Stories by Roy Thomas and Robert (Salmoneus) Trebor. Art by Joyce Chin & Andy Lanning and Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti. Xena and Gabrielle are at a fair thrown by Perseus. Unfortunately the party is crashed by a couple of Gorgons. Gabrielle is pierced by a spear and turned to stone the same instant. To save her, Xena goes on a quest with Gilgamesh in "Revenge of the Gorgons"! Plus, in the back-up story "Theft of the Young Lovelies," girls are disappearing from Salmoneus' finishing school, so Xena and Gabrielle go undercover to try to find out why! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.