Comic books May 1996, graded by CGC

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Cover pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Blood Brothers part 2, "Targets!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Larry Mahlstedt and Al Milgrom; The Carnage case resolved (PPSSM #233, '96), Ben and Peter arrange a picture of Spidey with the Spider-skeleton that Peter sells to the Bugle, then bury the skeleton in a cemetery; Jessica snaps a picture revealing Ben as Spider-Man, whom she blames for her father's death (SenSM #4, '96); The Bugle offers $100,000 for the Spider-skeleton; Ben searches for Seward, who has gone missing, finding his lab dismantled; Ben learns the IRS has flagged his bank account because of an irregularity in the Social Security number Seward created for him; The mercenary group Cell-12 severely beats Peter, who, powerless (since SM:FA #4, '96), doesn't fight back; After Spidey foils a mugging, he returns home to find all his stuff gone; a note on his floor reads, "We know who you are!" The story continues in Spider-Man 68. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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1st Printing. Cover by Jeff Smith. Untitled story, script and art by Jeff Smith; The Hooded One meets with the Lord of the Locust; Fone Bone finds a baby Rat Creature. Bone illustration by Dave Sim. Bone illustration, pencils by Dave Sim, inks by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds). Ad for Bone comics. 36 pgs., B&W. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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"The Blood of Angels" - Presenting the origin of one of the most powerful characters from the Magic: The Gathering Legends expansion set -- the Fallen Angel. This is the violent, epic tale of Trine, a majestic Serra Angel summoned and betrayed by the foulest of wizards. Trine's dark odyssey of self-discovery, vengeance and redemption commences on the battlefields of prehistoric Dominaria...and culminates in a confrontation between the Fallen Angel and her Serra Angel sisters! Written by Nancy Collins, with art by Richard Kane Ferguson, Dennis Calero and Don Perlin. Cover by Clyde Caldwell. Prestige Format, FC, 64 pgs. Cover price $5.95.

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Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Sam Kieth. The Pier, script and pencils by Sam Kieth, inks by Sam Kieth and Jim Sinclair (finishes); Iago attacks Sara; Mark comes looking for Julie. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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May/June 1996. Garry Leach cover. Young Captain Adventure: Mars Needs Men; Doctor Dare: Space 1939, Part 9; Under a Nazi Moon?; Libby in the Lost World, part 7; Hot Stories, Part 3; To Live and Let Di. Written by Ian Edginton, Eliot Brown, Dan Barry, Mark McClellan, Arthur Suydam, and Dave Elliott. Art by Steve Pugh, Alfonso Font, Arthur Suydam, Jeff Johnson. 8-in. x 10 1/2-in. 80 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.

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Direct Edition. "The System!" Written by Todd McFarlane. Art and cover by Tony Daniel and Kevin Conrad. While Burke is proudly showing Twitch the stylish new digs for their soon-to-be agency, and ominous envelope arrives under the door. Inside, are photos of men previously linked to Chief Banks, and a request for a meeting. We later learn that Wynn and Clown are behind the deadly set-up. Spawn and Cog have an altercation in Rat City. Enraged, Spawn warns Cog to tell all that he knows, or stay away forever. Terry's suspicions about Wynn's illegal activities are finally confirmed, but as he happily tells Julia that hes found what he was looking for, Wynn enters the room saying that he is anxious to read the results. As Terry laments over the possible danger this poses to his life, he has a brief blackout. Although it is now apparent that something is seriously wrong, he doesn't tell Wanda for fear of upsetting her. Meanwhile, the bums begin to question Al's loyalty and friendship. Spawn finds Bobby alone in the alley and instructs him to tell the others hes left, then disappears to complete a private mission. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Paul Levitz. Cover price $1.95.

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Newsstand Edition. "The System!" Written by Todd McFarlane. Art and cover by Tony Daniel and Kevin Conrad. While Burke is proudly showing Twitch the stylish new digs for their soon-to-be agency, and ominous envelope arrives under the door. Inside, are photos of men previously linked to Chief Banks, and a request for a meeting. We later learn that Wynn and Clown are behind the deadly set-up. Spawn and Cog have an altercation in Rat City. Enraged, Spawn warns Cog to tell all that he knows, or stay away forever. Terry's suspicions about Wynn's illegal activities are finally confirmed, but as he happily tells Julia that hes found what he was looking for, Wynn enters the room saying that he is anxious to read the results. As Terry laments over the possible danger this poses to his life, he has a brief blackout. Although it is now apparent that something is seriously wrong, he doesn't tell Wanda for fear of upsetting her. Meanwhile, the bums begin to question Al's loyalty and friendship. Spawn finds Bobby alone in the alley and instructs him to tell the others hes left, then disappears to complete a private mission. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Paul Levitz. Cover price $1.95.

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Direct Edition. Written by Todd McFarlane. Art and cover by Greg Capullo and Danny Miki. "Helter Skelter!" Al confides in Granny Blake his fears for her safety if he continues to visit her but, his concern is met with a gentle sermon. When Cogliostro breaks into Spawns personal asylum, he discovers that the costume is beginning to possess him. Cogliostro, showing no fear, is swallowed and vomited by the cape. Able to free Al from the evil capes grip, Cog admonishes him to harness its power. Finally, Al humbly asks cog for help. Terry visits the doctor who orders routine tests. Preoccupied with his pending test results and the reconstruction of Wynn's murder conspiracy against him, Terry blacks out on the drive home, becomes involved in a serious accident and ends up in the hospital. Cy-Gor lurks in New York City concrete jungle looking for Simmons. On edge since the mysterious file was slipped under their door and feeling the financial pressure of starting their new business, Twitch pulls his gun when the car blows a rod. Sam calms the apologetic Twitch down and says he has a little surprise for him. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Michiko Mitsey Miki. Cover price $1.95.

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Direct Edition. Written by Todd McFarlane. Art and cover by Greg Capullo and Danny Miki. "Helter Skelter!" Al confides in Granny Blake his fears for her safety if he continues to visit her but, his concern is met with a gentle sermon. When Cogliostro breaks into Spawns personal asylum, he discovers that the costume is beginning to possess him. Cogliostro, showing no fear, is swallowed and vomited by the cape. Able to free Al from the evil capes grip, Cog admonishes him to harness its power. Finally, Al humbly asks cog for help. Terry visits the doctor who orders routine tests. Preoccupied with his pending test results and the reconstruction of Wynn's murder conspiracy against him, Terry blacks out on the drive home, becomes involved in a serious accident and ends up in the hospital. Cy-Gor lurks in New York City concrete jungle looking for Simmons. On edge since the mysterious file was slipped under their door and feeling the financial pressure of starting their new business, Twitch pulls his gun when the car blows a rod. Sam calms the apologetic Twitch down and says he has a little surprise for him. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Michiko Mitsey Miki. Cover price $1.95.

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Direct Edition. Written by Todd McFarlane. Art and cover by Greg Capullo and Danny Miki. "Helter Skelter!" Al confides in Granny Blake his fears for her safety if he continues to visit her but, his concern is met with a gentle sermon. When Cogliostro breaks into Spawns personal asylum, he discovers that the costume is beginning to possess him. Cogliostro, showing no fear, is swallowed and vomited by the cape. Able to free Al from the evil capes grip, Cog admonishes him to harness its power. Finally, Al humbly asks cog for help. Terry visits the doctor who orders routine tests. Preoccupied with his pending test results and the reconstruction of Wynn's murder conspiracy against him, Terry blacks out on the drive home, becomes involved in a serious accident and ends up in the hospital. Cy-Gor lurks in New York City concrete jungle looking for Simmons. On edge since the mysterious file was slipped under their door and feeling the financial pressure of starting their new business, Twitch pulls his gun when the car blows a rod. Sam calms the apologetic Twitch down and says he has a little surprise for him. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Michiko Mitsey Miki. Cover price $1.95.

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Newsstand Edition. Written by Todd McFarlane. Art and cover by Greg Capullo and Danny Miki. "Helter Skelter!" Al confides in Granny Blake his fears for her safety if he continues to visit her but, his concern is met with a gentle sermon. When Cogliostro breaks into Spawns personal asylum, he discovers that the costume is beginning to possess him. Cogliostro, showing no fear, is swallowed and vomited by the cape. Able to free Al from the evil capes grip, Cog admonishes him to harness its power. Finally, Al humbly asks cog for help. Terry visits the doctor who orders routine tests. Preoccupied with his pending test results and the reconstruction of Wynn's murder conspiracy against him, Terry blacks out on the drive home, becomes involved in a serious accident and ends up in the hospital. Cy-Gor lurks in New York City concrete jungle looking for Simmons. On edge since the mysterious file was slipped under their door and feeling the financial pressure of starting their new business, Twitch pulls his gun when the car blows a rod. Sam calms the apologetic Twitch down and says he has a little surprise for him. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Michiko Mitsey Miki. Cover price $1.95.

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"Who Did Spider-Man Murder?" Script by Evan Skolnick. Pencils by Paris Karounos, Steven Butler, and Steve Geiger. Inks by Randy Emberlin, Derek Fisher, Paris Karounos, Scott Hanna, Al Milgrom, and Steven Butler. Cover by Steve Skroce and Bud LaRosa. The super-villains are coming out of the woodwork after J. Jonah Jameson offers $100,000 for the return of the spider-skeleton! In very short order; the Beetle, Boomerang, Jack O'Lantern, Scorpia, and the Shocker attack the web-slinger (aka Ben Reilly) to force him to reveal the location of the skeleton! In the meantime across town, a major league enforcer known as "The Pro" ambushes Peter Parker to likewise get him to give up the skeleton's location! Several hours later in a quiet cemetery, all concerned parties (and the skeleton) finally come together! Can the Sensational Spider-Man and the Bugle's ace photographer sidestep the bounty hunters and bury the skeleton in the past forever? Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Giant-Man. (Note: This issue was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Amazing Spider-Man The Complete Ben Reilly Epic #4.) 64 pages. Cover price $3.95.

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Written by John Wagner. Art by Kilian Plunkett and P. Craig Russell. Cover by Hugh Fleming. While a grim Luke Skywalker reels from Darth Vader's revelation on the cloud city of Bespin, the tattered remnants of the Rebel fleet desperately seek sanctuary and time to muster new allies. Their forces are weak, and that has not escaped the notice of Emperor Palpatine -- ultimate victory lies within his grasp. All it will take is another blow to crush this Rebel Alliance, one more straw to break their backs. A blow, Palpatine reasons, that could be struck by the vast, criminal underworld that lurks within the Shadows of the Empire . . . 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by John Wagner. Art by Kilian Plunkett and P. Craig Russell. Cover by Hugh Fleming. While a grim Luke Skywalker reels from Darth Vader's revelation on the cloud city of Bespin, the tattered remnants of the Rebel fleet desperately seek sanctuary and time to muster new allies. Their forces are weak, and that has not escaped the notice of Emperor Palpatine -- ultimate victory lies within his grasp. All it will take is another blow to crush this Rebel Alliance, one more straw to break their backs. A blow, Palpatine reasons, that could be struck by the vast, criminal underworld that lurks within the Shadows of the Empire . . . 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by John Wagner. Art by Kilian Plunkett and P. Craig Russell. Cover by Hugh Fleming. While a grim Luke Skywalker reels from Darth Vader's revelation on the cloud city of Bespin, the tattered remnants of the Rebel fleet desperately seek sanctuary and time to muster new allies. Their forces are weak, and that has not escaped the notice of Emperor Palpatine -- ultimate victory lies within his grasp. All it will take is another blow to crush this Rebel Alliance, one more straw to break their backs. A blow, Palpatine reasons, that could be struck by the vast, criminal underworld that lurks within the Shadows of the Empire . . . 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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BOBA FETT COVER variant. Special Edition that originally came packaged with Kenner Toys "Shadows of the Empire" Action Figure series. John Wagner script. Kilian Plunkett art. P. Craig Russell inks. 8 pages color. newsstand stock paper cover.

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Beginning a new saga starring Venom! Spidey's arch-foe is tracking a serial killer, not suspecting that the culprit is an alien...and a natural predator of his symbiote suit! The hunter becomes the hunted in this new arc! Written by Larry Hama. Art by Duncan Rouleau and John Stangeland. Cover by Duncan Rouleau. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover pencils by Michael Turner, inks by D-Tron. Untitled Witchblade story, script by David Wohl, Christina Z, and Michael Turner (co-plot), pencils by Michael Turner, inks by D-Tron and Team Tron [Jose Guillen and Viet Truong]; Sara has crashed for the night at Jake's and, when he unexpectedly comes in the room the next morning, she discovers that the Witchblade can disguise itself as a bracelet to conceal its true nature; Irons tortures Nottingham for defying his wishes; Ian gets back at him by making Ken donate two million dollars to a rock star's favorite charity; Sara begins to investigate Irons but has vivid dreams about Nottingham. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover pencils by Adam Kubert, inks by Dan Green. The Helix of an Age Foretold, script by Larry Hama, pencils by Val Semeiks, inks by Chad Hunt; A bestial Wolverine and his X-Men allies take on Ozymandias around his giant stone helix. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.