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Comic books March 1989

  • Issue #1
    Baker Street (1989) 1

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    Honour Among Punks, Act I: The Baskervilles. Cover by Vince Locke. Story by Gary Reed and Guy Davis. Art by Guy Davis. In an alternate London where World War II never happened, Victorian punk rockers must track down a killer known as the Ripper. Award-winning story was one of the first by writer Reed and publisher Caliber. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.95.

  • Vol. I #7
    Barbie Bazaar (1988-2006 Murat Caviale Communications) Barbie Collector Magazine Vol. I #7

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    Vol. 1, Issue 7. Mar.-Apr., 1989. Profusely illustrated with color and black & white photos. 8 1/2" x 11". 50 pages. Cover price $4.95.

  • Issue #431D
    Batman (1940) 431D
    Tags: Batman
    Published Mar 1989 by DC.

    First printing. Direct Edition. Batman battles the League of Assassins, hired killers trained by the same master who trained Bruce Wayne, in "The Wall". Script by James Owsley, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. George Pratt cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #431N
    Batman (1940) 431N
    Tags: Batman
    Published Mar 1989 by DC.
    • Paper: White
    • Newsstand Edition
    • Label #4508957006
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    • Paper: White
    • Newsstand Edition
    • Label #4449902005
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    First printing. Newsstand Edition. Batman battles the League of Assassins, hired killers trained by the same master who trained Bruce Wayne, in "The Wall". Script by James Owsley, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. George Pratt cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #431REP
    Batman (1940) 431REP
    Tags: Batman
    Published Mar 1989 by DC.

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    2nd printing with Capcom game ad on back cover. Has a 2nd printing notice after the indicia on first page. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #10
    Batman Monthly (UK 1988 Egmont) 10

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    UK Magazine. This issue features "Shadow of the Cat" by Len Wein with art by Irv Novick and Bob Smith, "1001 Inventions of the Batman" with art by Dick Sprang, the center poster from Detective Comics #27, an article "Batman: 50 Years - Part 1, and "The Cat Who Would Be King" by Len Wein with art by Irv Novick and Bob Smith. 48 Pages, Full Color.

  • Issue #1471

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  • Issue #1472

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  • Issue #1473

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  • Issue #1474
    Battle Picture Library (UK 1961-1984 IPC/Fleetway) 1st Series 1474
  • Issue #219

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  • Issue #220

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  • Issue #221

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  • Issue #222

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  • Issue #1
    Battletech Annual (1989) 1

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    Story by Joe Judt. Art by Palmer Worley and Jim Nelson. Blackthorne Publishing presents a licensed comic based on the Battletech mecha-suit role-playing game. Max and the disgraced warriors of the Seventh Battalion get a chance to redeem themselves; the bad news is that its a suicide mission. Also, the conclusion of The Mozirje Experiment, from Battletech (1987) #3, as Gideon Frost undertakes a dangerous mission to discover an enemy secret weapon. Honor; The Mozirje Experiment. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.50.

  • Vol. 33 #1
    Baum Bugle A Journal of Oz (1957) Vol. 33 #1

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    The Baum Bugle: A Journal of Oz (1989) Volume 33 #1 is published three times annually by The International Wizard of Oz Club.

  • Issue #2641

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  • Issue #2642

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  • Issue #2643

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  • Issue #2644

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  • Issue #155

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    The Beatles Book (also known as Beatles Monthly) was a long-running fanzine produced by Beat Publications that was dedicated to the legacy of the incredible pop-culture phenomenon known as The Beatles. First published in August 1963, the magazine ran until production stopped with the 77th issue published in December,1969. It was revived in May, 1976, reprinting the first 77 issues with a few pages of added content. Beat Publications then continued producing new issues in October, 1982 until the publication ultimately ceased production with issue #321 printed in January, 2003. 6" x 8", 46 pages, B&W.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Beetle Bailey Celebration SC (1989 Comicana Books) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. By Mort Walker. This year promises to be the biggest year Beetle Bailey has had. Among the projects scheduled are: Beetle Bailey, the All-American Musical; a line of food and a retail store featuring Beetle dolls; posters and paraphernalia; a live-action movie; and Beetle Bailey Celebration, a collection of Beetle Bailey daily and Sunday strips. Softcover, 8-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

  • Issue #1729

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  • Issue #1730

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  • Issue #1731

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  • Issue #1732

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  • Issue #42
    Best of 2000 AD Monthly (1985) 42

    Featuring: The Ballad of Halo Jones (Book 2) by Alan Moore & Ian Gibson. Halo Jones cover by Ian Gibson.

  • Issue #173
    Betty and Me (1966 Archie) 173

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Power Play," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; When Archie starts doing aerobics with Betty to a television program, Veronica gets her father to get her on the program so Archie will be forced to watch her in aerobic tights. Sunkist ad with Archie. "Doctor Love," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; Archie overhears people talking about the "healing" that Betty is doing and assumes she is practicing medicine based on what she's seen on her favorite soap "Genial Hospital." "Close Encounters," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; While trying out perfume at the mall, Betty squirts Archie; Later Veronica smells it on him, leading to a series of misunderstandings and accusations of infidelity. "Nostalgia Time," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Pop Tate reminisces to the gang about the days life revolved around the radio. Public service ad for the Child Care Action Campaign with the Archie gang, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #18
    Betty and Veronica (1987 1st Series Archie) 18

    Written by Terry Valle, Mike Pellowski, George Gladir, Frank Doyle, and Rich Margopoulos. Art by Dan DeCarlo, Jim DeCarlo, Stan Goldberg, Rudy Lapick, . Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Jim DeCarlo. Thieves ditch a stolen Egyptian necklace in Veronica's car. Riverdale's women's athletics coach, Coach Pepper, contacts a local TV station, pushing them to do a story on the unselfish teamwork of Betty and Veronica. Sunkist ad with the Archie gang. Betty fashion page, art by Dan DeCarlo. Veronica fashion page, art by Dan DeCarlo. Betty & Veronica advice column. 36 pages, full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #35
    Betty and Veronica Digest (1980 Archie) 35
  • Issue #3
    Beyond Mars (1989) 3

    Stories by Jack Williamson. Art and cover by Lee Elias. Blackthorne Publishing reprints the Sundays-only comic strip from the 1950s written by sci-fi legend Jack Williamson. This issue collects the strips from May 10 – December 13, 1953. In the 22nd century, pilot and spatial engineer Mike Flint has light-hearted adventures on the Asteroid Belt. The conclusion of the Death Rock adventure; A mysterious drug called star dust leaves human wreckage scattered across the solar system. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #1
    Big (1989) Movie Adaptation 1

    Cover by Paul Chadwick. "Big," script by Mark Verheiden (adaptation of movie script), pencils by Jack Pollock, inks by John Nyberg, Jim Bradrick, and Jack Pollock; When a you boy wants to be big at a magic wish machine, he wakes up the next morning and discovers that he is in an adult body; Adaption of the 1988 movie "Big," starring Tom Hanks. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #10
    Black Kiss (1988 Vortex) 10

    Cover art by Howard Chaykin. Black Kiss Book Ten, script and inks by Howard Chaykin, pencils by Howard Chaykin and Ella Vine (graphic design); One of The Order, a young woman called Magda, wants Grove to only make her a vampire; This is because she is Grove's granddaughter, she was also the nun who stole the reel from Father Murtaugh earlier in the story; Pollack becomes caught in the middle as everyone around him attempts to win, leaving Pollack in a position where he seems unable to survive. Adults only. 16 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #1
    Blackhawk (1989 2nd Series) 1
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4492912012
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    The war in Europe is long over, but the Blackhawks squadron is still together. Now, straight from an acclaimed run in ACTION COMICS WEEKLY, Blackhawk comes to the pages of his own monthly title. The Blackhawks move state-side to work for the C.I.A....just as the U.S. Congress opens its investigation into Communism and the comic book industry. What on Earth can that have to do with the world's greatest aviators? The answer will startle and amaze you, not to mention pose a danger that will place Blackhawk smack dab in the crossfire in Part 1 of "All in Color for a Crime." And, if that weren't enough for a first issue, you'll also learn the secret of the real Lady Blackhawk. Written by Martin Pasko, with art by Rick Burchett. Cover by Burchett. New Format. Suggested for Mature Readers. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #10
    Blood of Dracula (1987) 10

    Cover art by Paul Chadwick. If I Should Die Before I Wake..., script by Rickey Shanklin, art by Richard Braswell; Death Dreams of Dracula story. Dracula 2199, script by Rickey Shanklin, pencils by Damon Willis, inks by Nick Sigismondi. Count Dracula, script by Rickey Shanklin, pencils by Adam Hughes and Neil Vokes (breakdowns), inks by Mark Wheatley. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #8
    Blood Sword (1988) 8
  • Issue #117
    Bud Plant Comic Art Update (Bud Plant Inc) 117

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    Mar-Apr 1989. Catalog supplement of what Bud had to offer in 1989. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 22 pages, B&W.

  • Issue #9
    Bullwinkle and Rocky (1987 Marvel/Star Comics) 9

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  • Issue #1502

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  • Issue #1503

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  • Issue #1504

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  • Issue #1505

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  • Issue #2
    Caliber Presents (1989) 2

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    Cover by James OBarr. Stories and art by James OBarr, Vince Locke, Tim Vigil, Mark Winfrey, Bryan K. Ward, Eric Haas and Kyle Garrett. Anthology featuring Caliber artists and characters, as well as stand-alone stories. Gideons by Garrett and OBarr; the sword-and-sorcery strip Cuda; a preview of Bloodworths Deadworld series. 48 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #5
    California Raisins 3-D (1988) 5

    Stories by Bobbi JG Weiss, credited as Weissworks. Art by Sherm Cohen and others. Sometimes listed as Blackthorne 3-D Series (1985) #69. Blackthorne Publishing presents a series of 3-D comics featuring the popular 1980s advertising spokesfruit The California Raisins. A new machine compromises the quality of the Raisins music; The inevitable debut of the Lady Raisins. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, B&W with 3-D effects. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #351
    Captain America (1968 1st Series) 351
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4268546003
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    Guest-starring Nick Fury in "Changing of the Guard" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Steve Rogers is Captain America once again! Cap joins Nick Fury in deactivating a secret SHIELD work site, when suddenly the Mandroid robots come alive and attack the pair of heroes. Meanwhile, John Walker appears to have been assassinated by one of the Watchdogs. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #351MJ
    Captain America (1968 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 351MJ

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    Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #27
    Captain Atom (1987 DC) 27

    In "Truth and Consequences", Captain Atom reveals the truth to his JLI teammates Booster Gold, Mister Miracle and Blue Beetle before getting their help against the Cambodian. Part 2 of 3, continued from the previous issue. Story concludes next issue. Script by Cary Bates, co-plot by Greg Weisman, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Bob Smith. Bolt cameo. Broderick cover. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #1
    Captain Holo in 3-D (1989) 1

    A Blight upon the Land. Stories by Kevin Brown. Art by Andy Ice. Sometimes listed as Blackthorne 3-D Series (1985) #65. Blackthorne Publishing presents another in its series of 3-D comics, this one featuring interdimensional superhero Captain Holo. Using his trans-dimensional holo-gem, Captain Holo arrives on Earth from another dimension, seeking the murderous Hologrems, monsters who intend to lay waste to the planet. Also featuring a hologram cover, holograms being a big deal in publishing at the time. 32 pages, B&W with 3-D effects. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #81

    CARTOONIST PROfiles magazine allows syndicated cartoonists to tell, in their own words, what it took for them to become professionals. Comic artists explain their own unique method of creating a continuous flow of ideas, which have sustained them over long periods of time. This magazine explains how the cartoonist brought himself to the attention of the major syndicates. They tell their own life experiences have enabled them to speak with that unique voice. Cover price $6.00.

  • Issue #245
    Casper the Friendly Ghost (1958-1991 3rd Series Harvey) 245

    Harvey presents the adventures of Casper in the long-running series sometimes called The Friendly Ghost Casper. In a three-part story, Wendy's magic transports Casper into the universe of his favorite comic-strip hero, the Flash Gordon-like Crash Thunderfist. There, he becomes involved in Crash's eternal struggle with Emperor Zany of the Evil Planet. Casper the Friendly Ghost; The Evil Planet; Deadly Battle; Your Number Is Up!; Wendy: The Sad Grandfather Clock; Baby Huey: The Banana Game. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.