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Comic books August 1988

  • Issue #9
    Wasteland (1987 DC) 9
    Published Aug 1988 by DC.

    You never know what may be waiting outside your door...these three tales are just some of the possible horrors. Stories by John Ostrander and Del Close, with art by David Lloyd, William Messner-Loebs and Donald Simpson. Cover by George Freeman. Suggested for Mature Readers. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #41
    Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 41

    "That Old-Time Religion" Part 2 of 4. Story by Peter David. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Spider-Man has successfully penetrated the headquarters of the Students of Love cult, but that only begins the trouble for the web-slinger! After a brainwashed Betty Brant Leeds pulls off Spider-Man's mask, Peter Parker must go undercover as a cult member. Meanwhile, Flash Thompson and Ben Urich are working together on the outside to find a way to bring down the cult. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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    $10 Web of Spider-Man (1988) Vol 1 # 41
    $88 Web of Spider-Man #41 CGC GRADED 9.6 - NEWSSTAND EDITION- Saviuk/K. Williams c/a

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  • Issue #41MJ
    Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 41MJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "That Old-Time Religion" Part 2 of 4. Story by Peter David. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Spider-Man has successfully penetrated the headquarters of the Students of Love cult, but that only begins the trouble for the web-slinger! After a brainwashed Betty Brant Leeds pulls off Spider-Man's mask, Peter Parker must go undercover as a cult member. Meanwhile, Flash Thompson and Ben Urich are working together on the outside to find a way to bring down the cult. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #1
    What The --?! (1988) 1

    Parodies: the Pulverizer (Punisher) stars in "Accounts Overdrawn--Checks Returns For Lack of Funds." Script by Peter Gillis, co-plot and pencils by Hilary Barta, inks by John Severin. "Bower Brats Meet Clunk and Dagnabbit!" (Power Pack and Cloak & Dagger) Script and inks by Terry Austin, pencils by June Brigman. Galactus cameo. The X-Persons (X-Men) star in "When Titans Bunch!" Script by Gillis, pencils by Jon Bogdanove, inks by Al Milgrom. Appearances by just about every major Marvel hero. Doctor Doom and the Watcher star in "Secret War III." Script by Gwen Dibley, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by John Severin. Galactus appearance; Magneto cameo. Ad parodies by Marc Siry, Milgrom, and Austin. (No real ads in this issue.) Bogdanove/Milgrom cover. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #15
    Whisper (1986 First) 15

    Diane/Alexis tracks down some rich kids involved in a dangerous scheme and also helps out Parker Langdon in "The Wild, the Beautiful and the Damned – Part 3: Two-Bit Monsters." Script by Steven Grant and art by Spyder & Jim Bauer. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #104

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    Games Workshop Present their Monthly Games Magazine. In this issue: Robots - Warhammer 40,000; Realm of Chaos - Modelling Mutations; Dark Future - Redd Harvest Profile. Cover price $3.50.

  • Issue #11
    White Wolf Magazine (1986-1995 White Wolf) 11
  • Issue #4
    Who's Who in the Legion of Super-Heroes (1988) 4

    Kyle Baker and Keith Giffen art Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #4

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    Canadian edition with $1.75 cover price. Kyle Baker and Keith Giffen art. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #1
    Who's Who Update 1988 1
    Published Aug 1988 by DC.

    Edited by Mark Waid with contributions and research by Robert Greenberger and Peter Sanderson, Who's Who Update '88 is a series of reference volumes that provides bios on a variety of DC characters. Revisions and additions have been made to reflect happenings in the DCU over the previous year (since the release of Update '87). Each entry provides personal data, history, and powers and weapons. Character/artist listing: Amazing-Man by Howard Simpson and Malcolm Jones 3rd; Atom II by Dwayne Turner and Keith Wilson; Axis Amerika by Howard Simpson and Malcolm Jones 3rd; Blackhawk by Rick Burchett and Pablo Marcos; Blackhawks by Rick Burchett and Pablo Marcos; Black Thorn by Steve Erwin and Al Vey; Blue Trinity by Jackson Guice and Larry Mahlstedt; Brainiac by Jerry Ordway; Checkmate by Steve Erwin and Al Vey; Chunk by Jackson Guice and Larry Mahlstedt; Crimson Avenger by Mike Gustovich; Danny Chase by Mike Collins; Dr. Fate II by Keith Giffen and Al Gordon; Dr. Mist by Tom Artis and Doug Hazlewood; Dr. Occult by Rick Stasi and Rich Rankin; Doom Patrol by Erik Larsen and Gary Martin; Duchess by Luke McDonnell; Dumas by Doug Rice; Felix Faust by Tom Artis and Doug Hazlewood; Firestorm by Joe Brozowski and Sam De La Rosa; Forever People by Ty Templeton; Gangbuster by Jerry Ordway; Garguax by Erik Larsen and Gary Martin; Ghost by Pat Broderick and Dennis Janke; G'nort by Stephen DeStefano and Richard Bruning; Godiva II by Mike Collins; Green Arrow by Ed Hannigan and Dick Giordano; Green Flame by Keith Giffen and Al Gordon; Green Lantern II by Joe Staton; Green Lantern Corps by Joe Staton; Harlequin II by Vince Argondezzi and Rich Rankin. Ty Templeton cover. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #1
    Who's Who Update 1988 Canadian Price Variant 1

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    Canadian edition with $1.75 cover price. Edited by Mark Waid with contributions and research by Robert Greenberger and Peter Sanderson, Who's Who Update '88 is a series of reference volumes that provides bios on a variety of DC characters. Revisions and additions have been made to reflect happenings in the DCU over the previous year (since the release of Update '87). Each entry provides personal data, history, and powers and weapons. Character/artist listing: Amazing-Man by Howard Simpson and Malcolm Jones 3rd; Atom II by Dwayne Turner and Keith Wilson; Axis Amerika by Howard Simpson and Malcolm Jones 3rd; Blackhawk by Rick Burchett and Pablo Marcos; Blackhawks by Rick Burchett and Pablo Marcos; Black Thorn by Steve Erwin and Al Vey; Blue Trinity by Jackson Guice and Larry Mahlstedt; Brainiac by Jerry Ordway; Checkmate by Steve Erwin and Al Vey; Chunk by Jackson Guice and Larry Mahlstedt; Crimson Avenger by Mike Gustovich; Danny Chase by Mike Collins; Dr. Fate II by Keith Giffen and Al Gordon; Dr. Mist by Tom Artis and Doug Hazlewood; Dr. Occult by Rick Stasi and Rich Rankin; Doom Patrol by Erik Larsen and Gary Martin; Duchess by Luke McDonnell; Dumas by Doug Rice; Felix Faust by Tom Artis and Doug Hazlewood; Firestorm by Joe Brozowski and Sam De La Rosa; Forever People by Ty Templeton; Gangbuster by Jerry Ordway; Garguax by Erik Larsen and Gary Martin; Ghost by Pat Broderick and Dennis Janke; G'nort by Stephen DeStefano and Richard Bruning; Godiva II by Mike Collins; Green Arrow by Ed Hannigan and Dick Giordano; Green Flame by Keith Giffen and Al Gordon; Green Lantern II by Joe Staton; Green Lantern Corps by Joe Staton; Harlequin II by Vince Argondezzi and Rich Rankin. Ty Templeton cover. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #1D
    Willow (1988 Marvel) 1D
    • Cover oxidation.

    Direct Edition. Marvel Comics' official comic adaptation of the 1988 movie "Willow." In this issue, Willow is given the task of delivering a child to the Daikini Crossroads, not knowing that the child has a great destiny and that his task will prove more difficult than imagined in part one of this adaptation. Script by Jo Duffy and art by Bob Hall & Romeo Tanghal. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #1N
    Willow (1988 Marvel) 1N

    Newsstand Edition. Marvel Comics' official comic adaptation of the 1988 movie "Willow." In this issue, Willow is given the task of delivering a child to the Daikini Crossroads, not knowing that the child has a great destiny and that his task will prove more difficult than imagined in part one of this adaptation. Script by Jo Duffy and art by Bob Hall & Romeo Tanghal. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #1
    Wolfpack (1988) 1

    "Crusade," script by Larry Hama, pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Kyle Baker; After two millennia, a new Wolfpack rises; Meet their latest incarnation, a rag tag team of five young, street-smart ninjas, each gifted with remarkable abilities. 36 pgs., full color. See also Marvel Graphic Novel #31 for 1st appearance and origin. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #19
    Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 19

    Held captive, Diana learns of Circe's past and deadly plans in "The Witch On The Island". Part 3 of 3, continued from the previous issue. Script and pencils by George Perez, finishes by Frank McLaughlin. Perez cover. NOTE: 1st Printing. Reprints later sold in multi-packs. Cover price $0.75.

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    $75 Wonder Woman 19 - CGC 7.5 First Full Appearance and Cover of Circe - DC 1988
    $250 Wonder Woman #19 1988 CGC 9.8 WP First Full Appearance and Cover of Circe

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  • Issue #19REP
    Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 19REP
    • Paper: White
    • Second Printing
    • Label #4138462011
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Held captive, Diana learns of Circe's past and deadly plans in "The Witch On The Island". Part 3 of 3, continued from the previous issue. Script and pencils by George Perez, finishes by Frank McLaughlin. Perez cover. NOTE: 2nd Printing. Printing notice at bottom of first page. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #1
    Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) Annual 1

    Amazons are spotlighted as Diana takes Julia and Vanessa on a trip to the island paradise of Themyscira in "Amazons." Script by George Perez, art by Brian Bolland & Mark Farmer (2 pages), Chris Marrinan & Willie Blyberg (3 pages), Art Adams (6 pages), John Bolton (6 pages), Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez (6 pages), Curt Swan & Bob McLeod (6 pages), Ross Andru & Perez (7 pages). Plus: Diana attends the reading of Myndi Mayer's will in the 5-page 'Private Lives' tale "Testament," written & drawn by Perez. Cover by Perez. Cover price $1.50.

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    $40 Wonder Woman Annual #1 (1988) CGC 8.5 White Pages

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  • Issue #19

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    Canadian Edition with $1.00 cover price - Held captive, Diana learns of Circe's past and deadly plans in "The Witch On The Island". Part 3 of 3, continued from the previous issue. Script and pencils by George Perez, finishes by Frank McLaughlin. Perez cover. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #4

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    World of Bela Lugosi (1987) #004

  • Issue #1
    World of Metropolis (1988) 1

    Two of the most influential men in Superman's life...two men on the opposite ends of the scale of morality...two men who share a terrible secret just as they share their lives in the World of Metropolis. The first of these men is Perry White, hard-hitting editor of The Daily Planet, whose connection to the city his newspaper serves is as deep as his heart. The other is Lex Luthor, whose twisted genius and power have brought him to the pinnacle of power over Metropolis. Each has a dream for the city, one to see it grow into a safe and thriving place for its citizens, the other to hold it in his ruthless grasp. Discover what secret Perry White and Lex Luthor share...a secret that affects every man, woman and child who inhabit The World of Metropolis. Written by John Byrne, with art by Winslow Mortimer, Dick Giordano and Frank McLaughlin, The World of Metropolis will show you the way around one of the most fascinating cities in the world...and into the souls of two of its most intriguing citizens. Cover by Byrne and Giordano. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #1
    World of Metropolis (1988) Canadian Price Variant 1

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    Canadian edition with $1.55 cover price - Two of the most influential men in Superman's life...two men on the opposite ends of the scale of morality...two men who share a terrible secret just as they share their lives in the World of Metropolis. The first of these men is Perry White, hard-hitting editor of The Daily Planet, whose connection to the city his newspaper serves is as deep as his heart. The other is Lex Luthor, whose twisted genius and power have brought him to the pinnacle of power over Metropolis. Each has a dream for the city, one to see it grow into a safe and thriving place for its citizens, the other to hold it in his ruthless grasp. Discover what secret Perry White and Lex Luthor share...a secret that affects every man, woman and child who inhabit The World of Metropolis. Written by John Byrne, with art by Winslow Mortimer, Dick Giordano and Frank McLaughlin, The World of Metropolis will show you the way around one of the most fascinating cities in the world...and into the souls of two of its most intriguing citizens. Cover by Byrne and Giordano. Cover price $1.35.

  • Issue #4
    Wrath of the Spectre (1988) 4

    3 all-new tales! First - "The Arson Fiend and...the Spectre!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Aparo and Mike DeCarlo. Next, the story continues in "The Maniac and...the Spectre!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Aparo and Mike DeCarlo. And to wrap things up: The Spectre in "The Voodoo Hag of Doom!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Aparo and Pablo Marcos. Includes a reprint of "The Demon Within!" By Joe Orlando, John Albano and Jim Aparo from House of Mystery (1951) #201. 48 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

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    $6 44134: DC Comics WRATH OF THE SPECTRE #4 VF Grade

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  • Vol. 68 #8

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  • Issue #31
    X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 31

    "Kiss Off!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Walter Simonson and Bob Wiacek. The scheming mutant Infectia plans to enslave Ice Man with her tainted kiss and only a dim-witted Beast and the kids know her true intentions. Get ready for a shocking ending that will see the return of a face not seen in a long time. Plus, Cyclops and Jean Grey take on Freedom Force. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #31MJ
    X-Factor (1986 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 31MJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Kiss Off!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Walter Simonson and Bob Wiacek. The scheming mutant Infectia plans to enslave Ice Man with her tainted kiss and only a dim-witted Beast and the kids know her true intentions. Get ready for a shocking ending that will see the return of a face not seen in a long time. Plus, Cyclops and Jean Grey take on Freedom Force. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #24
    X-Men Classic (1986-1995 Marvel) Classic X-Men 24

    This issue integrates new pages into a reprint of Uncanny X-Men 118. "The Submergence of Japan." Script by Chris Claremont, new art by Kieron Dwyer/Terry Austin, reprint art by John Byrne/Ricardo Villamonte. New Phoenix back-up story: "Vacation." Script by Claremont, art by John Bolton. Unused X-Men covers by Byrne/Austin and Paul Smith. New Kerry Gammill/Austin illustration and front cover; new Bolton back cover. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #24MJ
    X-Men Classic (1986-1995 Marvel) Classic X-Men Mark Jewelers 24MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. This issue integrates new pages into a reprint of Uncanny X-Men 118. "The Submergence of Japan." Script by Chris Claremont, new art by Kieron Dwyer/Terry Austin, reprint art by John Byrne/Ricardo Villamonte. New Phoenix back-up story: "Vacation." Script by Claremont, art by John Bolton. Unused X-Men covers by Byrne/Austin and Paul Smith. New Kerry Gammill/Austin illustration and front cover; new Bolton back cover. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #17
    Xenon (1987) 17
    Tags: Manga
    Published Aug 1988 by Eclipse.
  • Issue #18
    Xenon (1987) 18
    Tags: Manga
    Published Aug 1988 by Eclipse.
  • Issue #15
    Young All Stars (1987) 15

    'Iron' Munro may become the first super-hero to ever flunk out of high school...unless Deathbolt has his way, in which case Munro won't even survive the semester. Written by Roy and Dann Thomas, with art by Ron Harris and Malcolm Jones III. Cover by Harris. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #21
    Zot (1984) 21
    Published Aug 1988 by Eclipse.

    Zot deals with the villain Blotch and an endorsement contract that has a surprising loophole while Jenny deals with a job and a friend in "Can't Buy Me Love." Script and art by Scott McCloud. Issue also has a one-page feature "The Adventures of Zot in Dimension 10-1/2." Script and art by Matt Feazell. Cover price $2.00.