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Comic books November 1988

  • Issue #19
    Justice League America (1987) 19

    After Guy Gardner's tussle with Lobo, the team goes on a membership drive in "No More Mr. Nice-Guy!" Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Plot and breakdowns by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Kevin Maguire, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Superman, Hawkman, Hawkwoman. Maguire/Rubinstein cover. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #23
    Justice Machine (1987 Comico/Innovation) 23

    The team finally learns the identity of Georwell's rebel alliance leader and it's a surprise as Blazer discovers some new developments with her flaming powers in "Too Hot To Handle." Script by Doug Murray and art by Mike Gustovich & Dell Barras. Issue also has "Balance of Power" in which Challenger and Diviner see the powers develop in their children." Script by Doug Murray and art by Mike Gustovich & Dell Barras. Justice Machine pinup on back cover. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #3
    Keif Llama Xeno-Tech (1988) 3

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    Story, art and cover by Matt Howarth. Keif is a xenotech, a young woman who specializes in helping humans communicate with alien races. Keif must negotiate with fanatics who are holding a sun being for ransom. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #1
    Kiku San (1988) 1
    Published Nov 1988 by Aircel.

    Cover by Barry Blair. Untitled story, script and art by Barry Blair; Kiku rescues a female elf who introduces him to their elven kingdom below the city of New York; The city dwellers hunt the elves as thieves and troublemakers. 36 pgs., B&W. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #45
    Lake County News Herald Volume 11 (1988) 45

    The Sunday comic strips in comic book form: Hi and Lois (by Mort Walker and Dik Browne), Mark Trail (by Dodd and Elrod), Beetle Bailey (by Mort Walker), The Born Loser (by Art Sansom), Hagar the Horrible (by Dik Browne), The Family Circus (by Bil Keane), The Lockhorns (by Bill Hoest), Andy Capp (by Reginald Smythe), Mother Goose and Grimm (by Mike Peters), Blondie (by Dean Young and Stan Drake), Marmaduke (by Brad Anderson), For Better or Worse (by Lynn Johnston), Peanuts (by Charles Schulz), Crankshaft (by Batiuk and Ayers), Frank and Ernest (by Thaves), Ziggy (by Tom Wilson), Dennis the Menace (by Hank Ketcham), The Wizard of Id (by Brant Parker and Johnny Hart), B.C. (by Johnny Hart), Bringing Up Father (by Frank Johnson), Calvin and Hobbes (by Bill Watterson), Gasoline Alley (by Jim Scancarelli), The Phantom (by Lee Falk and Sy Barry), Garfield (by Jim Davis), Doonesbury (by G.B. Trudeau), The Far Side (by Gary Larson), and Geech (by Jerry Bittle). 24-page, 7-in. x 11-in., full color comic strip newspaper inserts.

  • Issue #79
    Laugh Comics Digest (1974) 79
  • Issue #36
    Legend of Kamui (1987) 36
  • Issue #37
    Legend of Kamui (1987) 37
  • Issue #52
    Legion of Super-Heroes (1984 3rd Series) 52

    The past is catching up with a trio of Legionnaires as Mon-El and Magnetic Kid journey back to their homeworlds...and Blok forms a mysterious alliance with his old companions from the League of Super-Assassins. Script by Paul Levitz, with art by Keith Giffen and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Steve Lightle. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #269
    Life with Archie (1958 Archie) 269

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    Cover pencils by Rex W. Lindsey. A Public Service Message from Archie Comics about AIDS awareness. "Midnight Madness!", script by Rich Margopoulos, art by Rex W. Lindsey; Archie thinks his new neighbor is a vampire. "Surprise Ending!" Sunkist Fun Fruits ad with Archie and his friends. "Witch Pitch" one-page Sabrina story, script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Dan Parent. "Find the Creeps!!" activity page. "No Contest," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; While watching the Olympics, Archie and Betty invent new events that are centered around their school life. "Following Orders," script by Joe Edwards, pencils by Bill Ivins, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Coach Kleats tells the boys to run like they have never run before. "Let's Do the FruitSlush Mush!" ad with The Archies. "Life in the Fast Lane," script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Archie, Fred and Mary all get traffic tickets. Archie's Club News. "Bedrockin' Shakedown" Post Pebbles Cereal ad with The Flintstones. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #2
    Light and Darkness War (1988) 2

    Lord Na's plan to subjugate the galaxy of light includes traveling through the dimensions...and procuring weapons from Earth! Written by Tom Veitch. Art & covers by Cam Kennedy. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #33
    Little Archie Comics Digest Annual (1977) 33
  • Issue #334
    Locus (1968) 334
    Published Nov 1988 by Locus.
  • Issue #19
    Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 19

    Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Lone Wolf and Cub TPB (1988 First Publishing) 1-1ST

    1st printing.

    Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Cover by Frank Miller and Bill Sienkiewicz. Foreward by Eric Van Lustbader.

    Join renegade samurai Itto Ogami and his infant son, Daigoro on their quest for revenge and redemption. Lone Wolf and Cub is considered by many to be one of the greatest epic tales of its kind.

    Softcover, B&W.

    Cover price $19.95.

  • Issue #1N-1ST
    Lone Wolf and Cub TPB (1988 First Publishing) 1N-1ST

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    NO Dust Jacket - 1st printing.

    Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Cover by Frank Miller and Bill Sienkiewicz. Foreward by Eric Van Lustbader.

    Join renegade samurai Itto Ogami and his infant son, Daigoro on their quest for revenge and redemption. Lone Wolf and Cub is considered by many to be one of the greatest epic tales of its kind.

    Softcover, B&W.

    Cover price $19.95.

  • Issue #28
    Love and Rockets (1982 1st Series) Magazine 28
    • Staple rust.

    1st printing (2nd to 5th printings exist for most issues in this series). The acclaimed and groundbreaking alternative comic by Los Bros Hernandez. A bio of famed Mexican artist Frida Kahlo by Gilbert; Lil Ray and the Gang, Lar Dog: Boys Night Out, Maggie and Hopey: Boxer, Bikini or Brief and Tear It Up, Terry Downe by Jaime. Black and white; 32 pages. Mature readers. Cover by Jaime. Back cover by Gilbert. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Love Shots GN (1988 Catalan) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Written by Philippe Paringaux. Art by Jacques de Loustal. LOVE SHOTS is a moody, poloroid-postcard style valentine to an America of the Forties and Fifties movie myth and literary legend. The story captures iconic snapshots of misfits and outcasts, spanning the wide land as it bares the depths of its inhabitants' wounded souls. A unique American vision from (who else) two Frenchmen. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $11.95.

  • Issue #2
    Macabre (1988 1st Series) 2

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    Cover art by Angelo DeCicco. "Twinkle, Twinkle, Brightest Moon," script by Angelo DeCicco and John Rigitano, art by Angelo DeCicco; Explorers find a planet inhabited by Werewolves. "Lend Me Your Ears," script by John Rigitano, pencils by Mel Vavaroutsos, inks by Angelo DeCicco; Otherworldly bugs pay visit to a family. 28 pgs., B&W. Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #319

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  • Vol. 75 #5
    Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction (1949-Present Mercury Publications) Vol. 75 #5

    Volume 75, Issue 5 - November 1988. Cover by Jill Bauman. Fantasy and Science Fiction stories by Paul J. McAuley, George Alec Effinger, Ben Bova, Mike Resnick, Thomas M. Disch, Kim Antieau and Brian W. Aldiss. Science article by Isaac Asimov. Softcover. 5-in. x 7-in. 162 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations). Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #131

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  • Issue #5
    Manhunter (1988 1st Series) 5

    Sylvia Kandrey's obsessed...with Mark Shaw, Manhunter, and she's not about to let anything get in the way of her possessing the object of her desire. This issue is written solo by co-writer Kim Yale, with art by guest penciller Mary Mitchell and guest inker Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Doug Rice. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #5
    Mark (1987 DH 1st Series) 5

    Written by Jerry Prosser. Art by Gary Barker and Chris Warner. The Archon has a new member on his anti-Mark squad--a former Nazi propaganda expert who has been brought in from South America. Even his friends begin to doubt the Mark when he is falsely accused of murder, and an army of gun-wielding "Marks" are captured on film while murdering civilians! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #68
    Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 68

    Walt Simonson, Louise Simonson, Jon J. Muth and Kent Williams discuss Havok & Wolverine in Meltdown; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; Epic Spotlight: The Last American; Epic Spotlight: The Light and Darkness War; article on Semper Fi; article on comic adaptation of Elvira film; Havok & Wolverine cover by Jon J. Muth and Kent Williams. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #6
    Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 6

    Cover art by John Buscema, Tom Sutton, and Klaus Janson. Save the Tiger Part 6: Things Get Bad starring Wolverine, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson. Elements of Terror Part 6: The Horror Within starring Man-Thing, script by Steve Gerber, art by Tom Sutton. Crossing Lines Part 6: Shoals starring Master of Kung Fu, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Tom Grindberg, inks by Dave Cockrum. Risky Business starring The Hulk, script by Bobbie Chase, pencils by Jeff Purves, inks by Pat Redding. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

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    $100 Marvel Comics Presents #6 CGC 9.8 Man Thing Wolverine 1988 Chris Claremont

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  • Issue #7
    Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 7

    Cover art by Bob Layton. Save the Tiger Part 7: Things Get Worse starring Wolverine, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson. Elements of Terror Part 7: Boxes starring Man-Thing, script by Steve Gerber, art by Tom Sutton. Crossing Lines Part 7: Hooks starring Master of Kung Fu, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Tom Grindberg, inks by Dave Cockrum. From Sea to Deadly Sea starring Sub-Mariner, script by Steve Ditko and Hollis Bright, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Dan Adkins. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

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    $40 Marvel Comics Presents #7 (1988) Wolverine CGC 9.6 White Pages E008

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  • Issue #6MJ
    Marvel Comics Presents (1988) Mark Jewelers 6MJ

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    Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover art by John Buscema, Tom Sutton, and Klaus Janson. Save the Tiger Part 6: Things Get Bad starring Wolverine, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson. Elements of Terror Part 6: The Horror Within starring Man-Thing, script by Steve Gerber, art by Tom Sutton. Crossing Lines Part 6: Shoals starring Master of Kung Fu, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Tom Grindberg, inks by Dave Cockrum. Risky Business starring The Hulk, script by Bobbie Chase, pencils by Jeff Purves, inks by Pat Redding. 36 pgs Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #3-REP
    Marvel Masterworks Deluxe Library Edition Variant HC (1987-Present) 1st Edition 3-REP

    1st Edition - Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. "X-Men: Book 1" Collects The Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) #1-10.

    Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by Jack Kirby. Introduction by Stan Lee.

    The origin of the team that spawned a movie franchise!

    Telepathic teacher Charles Xavier assembles his first recruits - Cyclops, Angel, Iceman, Beast and Marvel Girl - and trains them to use their unique genetic gifts for the betterment of mankind!

    Hardcover, 240 pages, full color.

    Cover price $34.95.

  • Issue #7-1ST
    Marvel Masterworks Deluxe Library Edition Variant HC (1987-Present) 1st Edition 7-1ST

    1st Edition - Volume 7 - 1st printing. "X-Men: Book 2!" Collects Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series #11-21.

    Written by Stan Lee and Roy Thomas. Art by Jack Kirby, Werner Roth, and Alex Toth. Cover by Jack Irby. Introduction by Stan Lee.

    It was 1961 and out of the fertile imaginations of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and others emerged the Marvel Age. First came the Fantastic Four, soon to be followed by the Amazing Spider-Man, the Mighty Thor, the Incredible Hulk, Daredevil, Iron Man, and the Uncanny X-Men. These were Marvel's heroes, stalwart and true, ready to face any and all threats to mankind. Marvel Masterworks were created to give fans a chance to experience this phenomenon from the beginning.

    Hardcover, 240 pages, full color.

    Cover price $29.95.

  • Issue #217
    Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 217

    Cover art by Mike Zeck. Big Apple Battleground! starring Spider-Man, The Punisher (Partial Origin), and Hitman, script by Len Wein, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Jim Mooney; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #175. Doom Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry!, script and pencils by Fred Hembeck, inks by Joe Albelo; Doom asks Spider-Ham to help him reconnect with a young man who he has treated like a son but Spidey finds out the root of the problem is that the good Ducktor has thrown the poor boy's mother in jail for having served stuffing at a dinner when Doom had specifically requested mashed potatoes. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #217MJ
    Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) Mark Jewelers 217MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #4
    Merchants of Death (1988) 4

    The best in adventure from Europe and the Americas. "Soldier of Fortune: Horizons of Stone" in full color, written by Grassi with art by Enrique Breccia. "Lost Causes, Chapter 4" in black and white, written by Kurt Busiek (some of his earliest writing) with art by Daniel Brereton and inks by Richard Howell. Cover price $3.50.

  • Issue #242
    Mickey Mouse (1953-1987 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone) 242

    36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #15
    Miracleman (1985) 15
    Published Nov 1988 by Eclipse.
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    Alan Moore script, John Totleben art. "Book Three, Chapter Five: Nemesis." This sought-after issue features the end of Kid Miracleman and quite possibly the most horrific super-battle in the history of comics. Also features a five page back-up, "Miracleman and the Rock of Eternity," a reprint from Mic Anglo Studios' Amazing New Adventures of Marvelman #305 (circa 1955). Cover price $1.75.

  • Vol. 83 #11

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  • Vol. 79 #4

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Moving Fortress GN (1988 4winds) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. By Richard Barreiro. Translated by Chuck Dixon. Art by Quique Alcantenas. Introduction by Timothy Truman. Welcome to the world of Moving Fortress, to the adventures of our reluctant hero, Bask deAvregaut - and to the imaginative brilliance of two of the world's most respected creative talents, Barriero and Alcatena. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 56 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.98.

  • Issue #4
    Mr. Monster (1988 Dark Horse) 4

    By MICHAEL GILBERT. Continuing the fantastic origin of Doc Stearn (a.k.a. Mr. Monster). In this issue we find a very young Doc Stearn hopelessly outmatched by an evil, bloodthirsty band of vampires, forcing his father (the original Mr. Monster) to come out of retirement and SQUASH THEM LIKE BUGS!!! This issue also includes a really spiffy, super duper, special surprise story! Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #48
    Ms. Tree Thrilling Detective Adventures (1983 Renegade) 48

    Stories by Max Allan Collins and Pete Morisi. Art by Terry Beatty, Gary Kato, and Pete Morisi. Cover by Terry Beatty and Pete Morisi. The acclaimed hardboiled detective series featuring female PI Michael Tree, written by mystery novelist and Road to Perdition creator Max Collins. Ms. Tree unmasks the shipboard killer during a masquerade party, in Days Six and Seven of the " Murder Cruise " saga. Also featuring a reprint from Johnny Dynamite's original 1953 title. Murder Cruise; Day 6: Masquerade; Day 7: Blackbeards Tower; Vengeance. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #7A
    Mundane Adventures of Dishman (1985 Ashcan Series) 7A

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    1st printing (1,000 copies). Written & illustrated by John MacLeod. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #22
    Muppet Babies (1985-1989 Marvel/Star Comics) 22

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  • Issue #2
    Mystery Man (1988) 2

    Story, art and cover by Scott Saavedra. Another offbeat adventure from Saavedra, creator of Dr. Radium and Java Town. The Thorn Building resists efforts to demolish it; Shirley awakens to find herself a prisoner of the Zombie King. Intended as an ongoing series, but this was the final issue. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #7
    Myth Conceptions (1987) 7

    Cover by Ken Mitchroney. Based on the fantasy novels by Robert Asprin; sequel to Myth Adventures. "Hot Crossed Pervects," script by Robert Asprin (story), Beth Mitchroney and Ken Mitchroney (adaptation), art by Ken Mitchroney; After winning the initial skirmish, Skeeve and the invading commander agree to trade hostages: The commander gets Aahz, and Skeeve gets Claude, the unfortunate officer who lost the initial battle against Skeeve. 36 pgs., B&W. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #24
    Nam (1986) 24
    Published Nov 1988 by Marvel.

    North Vietnam launches the Tet Offensive and for the United States, it means that the war in Vietnam is lost! "Tet: Beginning of the End" is written by Doug Murray, with art by Wayne Vansant and Geof Isherwood. Cover by Andy Kubert. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #4
    Nam Magazine (1988) 4
    Published Nov 1988 by Marvel.

    Reprints 7 & 8, Golden cover Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #11
    Neat Stuff (1986 1st Printing) 11

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    Cover by Peter Bagge. "The Rival," script and art by Peter Bagge; Studs is delighted to hear his idol will be presenting a radio show, but it all turns sour. 36 pgs., B&W. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    New Comics SC (1988 Berkley Books) 1-1ST

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    1st Printing - November 1988. Cover price $8.95.

  • Issue #37/38
    New England Comics Newsletter (1985) 37/38

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    Issue 37/38 - October/November, 1988. Softcover, 8" x 10.5", 62 pages, B&W.

  • Issue #3
    New Guardians (1988) 3

    The trail of death and destruction leads the New Guardians to the South African stronghold of their mortal foe, Janwillem Kroef. Written by Cary Bates, with art by Joe Staton and Mark Farmer. Cover by Staton. New Format. Cover price $1.25.