Comic books January 1995

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.

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While Belle teaches the Beast how to read, Gaston schemes to get her to marry him! Written by Barbara Slate. Art by Cosme Quartieri and Carlos Valenti. Cover by Barb Rausch and Dave Hunt. Cover price $1.50.

When the demented duo spend Thanksgiving at Stewart's house, the result is a cornucopia of gross-out! Written by Guy Maxtone-Graham and Barry Dutter. Art by Rick Parker, with Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. Cover by Rick Parker. Cover price $1.95.

Cover by Shon Howell. Stories and art by Fred Perry, Joe Rosales, Toivo Rovainen, James Ernest, Carol Monahan, Noel Tominack, Todd G. Sutherland, Charles Davies and Peter Stroller. Back cover by Toivo Rovainen. An anthology collecting the best anthropomorphic/funny animal stories from long-running series Furrlough. Romanics; Hairlift; Under Realms, Part 1 and 2; The Last Step: Postglacies. 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

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Written by Joe Edwards, Bob Bolling, and Mike Pellowski. Art by Doug Crane, Ken Selig, and Pat Kennedy. Betty teaches Miss Grundy that a good auto mechanic is invaluable. While researching a paper on the Civil War for history class, Betty runs across a diner on a deserted road. Betty spends an energetic afternoon trying to keep up with eight year old Trisha, the girl she's babysitting. Editor Gorelick promotes the Comic Hugs Program, which provides free comics to hospitalized asthmatic children, then he promotes Archie's Love Showdown Special #1. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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Written by George Gladir and Frank Doyle. Art by Dan DeCarlo, Jim DeCarlo, and Alison Flood. Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood. The girls switch hair colors and the boys are amazed. Envious of all the sports trophies Betty has won, Veronica buys a trophy case and fills it with trophies she purchased on her own. Given shelter and dry clothing by Veronica after being caught in the rain, Betty subsequently keeps being mistaken for her friend. Veronica organizes the boys to stage an intervention to extract Betty from her current auction obsession. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Alison Flood. "It's in the Bag!!", script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Alison Flood; Betty is getting attention as the fastest bagger at Shopway, so Veronica gets a job there too. "Sweatering It Out," script by Joe Edwards, pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica knits Archie a sweater. "Model for Mayhem," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Mike Esposito; Archie 1 creates the world's first sculpture. "Using the Old Noodle," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Sabrina wants to cook an old-fashioned Christmas dinner for Harvey. "Setting the Record Straight," script by George Gladir, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty is waiting for Archie to come over and is reading a magazine that makes her feel that Archie is taking advantage of her. "Mess Distress," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty's mom wants her to help clean the house, but Betty keeps making dates with Archie. "Beauties and the Beast," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Howard Bender, inks by Rudy Lapick; The girls are wild about the TV character Animalman, so Reggie rents an ape costume. "Veronica's Planet," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Lodge buys Veronica a planet. Plus other strips, pinups, and more. 100 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.75.

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Written by Dan Parent. Art by Dan DeCarlo, Dan Parent, Alison Flood Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Dan Parent. When Betty is hospitalized for exhaustion, Veronica needs to prove that she is Betty's best friend so she volunteers as a candy striper, causing havoc at the hospital. Veronica might fail her home economics class since she has trouble cooking a gourmet meal for two for only twenty-five dollars. Betty and Veronica argue about the virtues of plastic surgery, and later, when Veronica's face is bandaged after an allergic reaction, Betty thinks she's had a procedure done. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

1st printing. Written by Doug Moench. Art by over 60 of the world's best comics artists. Introduction by Rev. Ivan Stang of the Church of the Subgenius. Featuring allegedly true tales of treachery from the information underground! The newest 'Factoid Book' from Paradox Press is filled with answers to questions keeping many people awake at night: Did man ever really land on the moon? What part did the Nazis play in the formation of the CIA? Whatever happened to the Holy Grail? What's the truth behind the deaths of JFK, RFK, MLK Jr., Malcolm X and Karen Silkwood? Is there a UFO coverup? These topics and more are explored by writer Doug Moench and artists Brett Ewins, Rick Geary, Michael Avon Oeming, Kevin O'Neill, Richard Piers Rayner, Baron Storey, Bryan Talbot and more! It's a bold venture into another fascinating aspect of the human condition! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $12.95.

2nd or later printings. Written by Doug Moench. Art by over 60 of the world's best comics artists. Introduction by Rev. Ivan Stang of the Church of the Subgenius. Featuring allegedly true tales of treachery from the information underground! The newest 'Factoid Book' from Paradox Press is filled with answers to questions keeping many people awake at night: Did man ever really land on the moon? What part did the Nazis play in the formation of the CIA? Whatever happened to the Holy Grail? What's the truth behind the deaths of JFK, RFK, MLK Jr., Malcolm X and Karen Silkwood? Is there a UFO coverup? These topics and more are explored by writer Doug Moench and artists Brett Ewins, Rick Geary, Michael Avon Oeming, Kevin O'Neill, Richard Piers Rayner, Baron Storey, Bryan Talbot and more! It's a bold venture into another fascinating aspect of the human condition! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $12.95.

1st printing. Written by Bronwyn Carlton. Introduction by Luc Sante (author of Evidence and Lowlife). From the cradle to the grave (with an emphasis on the latter), this Factoid Book covers everything you ever wanted to know about death and dying, but weren't morbid enough to ask. If it has to do with the hereafter, you'll find it here with art by Robin Smith, Rebecca Guay, Steve Dillon, John Estes, Phil Winslade, Randy DuBurke, Richard Piers Rayner, Linda Medley, Glenn Barr, Tristan Schane, and dozens of others. Cover by Tom Taggart. Mature Readers. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

1st printing. Written by Carl Posey. Introduction by cartoonist, novelist, and self-confessed weirdo Gahan Wilson. From Nikola Tesla to Isadora Duncan, from William Burroughs to Salvador Dali, this outrageous volume demonstrates that some of the most noteworthy people in history also may be the most peculiar. Featuring 67 short bios of notable weirdos by as many artists, including Dave DeVries, Hunt Emerson, Rebecca Guay, Peter Kuper, Joe Staton and Mike Zeck, The Big Book of Weirdos, like all Factoid Books, is 100% true, and proves that truth is indeed stranger--and weirder--than fiction. Cover by Tom Taggart. Mature Readers. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

2nd or later printings. Written by Carl Posey. Introduction by cartoonist, novelist, and self-confessed weirdo Gahan Wilson. From Nikola Tesla to Isadora Duncan, from William Burroughs to Salvador Dali, this outrageous volume demonstrates that some of the most noteworthy people in history also may be the most peculiar. Featuring 67 short bios of notable weirdos by as many artists, including Dave DeVries, Hunt Emerson, Rebecca Guay, Peter Kuper, Joe Staton and Mike Zeck, The Big Book of Weirdos, like all Factoid Books, is 100% true, and proves that truth is indeed stranger--and weirder--than fiction. Cover by Tom Taggart. Mature Readers. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

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Chapter Four: Trapped! - Story and Art by Yoshiki Takaya. Sho and Agito head back to Relics Point to rescue Sho's father. Little do they realize that they're walking into a double trap that will endanger the lives of everyone involved! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.

Written and Illustrated by Al Columbia. 7-in x 9 1/2-in, 24 Pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.

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Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Cam Smith. One Man Posse, script by John Ostrander, pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Cam Smith; As Bishop begins to track down Mountjoy, Shard tries to convince him to kill the villain as a true officer of the XSE would do while Xavier campaigns for a less lethal form of justice. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Cam Smith. One Man Posse, script by John Ostrander, pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Cam Smith; As Bishop begins to track down Mountjoy, Shard tries to convince him to kill the villain as a true officer of the XSE would do while Xavier campaigns for a less lethal form of justice. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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This series pays tribute to the Kirby and Ayers big monster stories that appeared in Marvel titles circa the late 1950s and early 1960s. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover by Art Thibert. "Grey," script by Art Thibert and Pamela Thibert, art by Art Thibert; Black, White and Grey stop Chang from using powerful robotic suits to take over the world. Black & White Centerfold Pin-Up, pencils by Greg Capullo, inks by Art Thibert. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Gatefold cover and art by Dan Fraga. Eric Stephenson script. Cover price $2.50.

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1st printing. Collects Black Mist (1994 Caliber) #1-4 and material from Negative Burn (1993 Caliber) #3. Written by James Pruett. Art by Avido Khahaifa. Softcover. B&W. Cover price $12.95.

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Part 1 of the 6-part 'A Twisted Season.' The Black Orchid has been playing gardener all over the world, sowing strange seeds in secret groves. Now, her plants are sprouting - strange, disturbing, misshapen things - and the Orchid herself is showing signs of a brutal transformation. Written by Dick Foreman, with art by Rebecca Guay and Dick Giordano. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover art by Angel Medina. Armechadon!, script by Glenn Herdling, pencils by Angel Medina, inks by Bill Anderson, Sandu Florea, and Mike Machlan; It lays in a dark corner of the galaxy, a sphere of terror and death for all who make the mistake of entering it. And now, its master has returned. Prepare to enter... Armechadon. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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Deacon Frost, the vampire who started it all for Blade by killing his mother, is back! Blade faces the foe he most despises with a fury that may cost him his sanity--and the life of his friend, Bible John. Written by Ian Edginton. Art by Doug Wheatley and Steve Moncuse. Cover price $1.95.

Poster magazine unfolds to reveal two giant poster (pictured on front). The backside of the poster features photos and articles about the television show. Not stapled, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 16 pages, FC.

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Cover pencils by Henry Martinez, inks by Bud LaRosa. Hungry Sprirts! [Apache Autumn Part Three], script by Larry Hama, pencils by Henry Martinez, inks by Bud LaRosa; Johnny discovers that Baal has been holding his children and that the Wendigo has been protecting them, but they vanish again. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Written and illustrated by Art Wetherell. Cover by Art Wetherell and Justin Hampton. 28 Pages, B&W, Adults Only. Cover price $2.95.

Story and artwork by F. Saudelli. 6.5" x 10", 24 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Collects Blood and Roses: Future Past Tense (1993) #1-2 and Blood and Roses: Search for the Time Stone (1994) #1-2. Written by Bob Hickey. Art by Brad Gorby and Gene Gonzales. Includes various trading card art, pin-ups, and sketch art. Hardcover, 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.95.

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In the aftermath of a failed crackhouse raid in which Kwai was shot at close range, the Blood Syndicate's very real mortality sinks in. Meanwhile, Masquerade finds himself with nowhere to run when he steals money from the Syndicate. Now a renegade, Masquerade proves easy prey and a compelling opportunity for Mom and her crew. Written by Ivan Velez, Jr., with art by Chriscross and Rober Quijano. Cover by Mark Bright. Cover price $1.75.

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Somewhere in New York, the evil Harbinger known as Cinder plots the death of Bloodshot -- the man who took everything away...his wife, his job and his hands. Now, Cinder has developed new ways to use his fire-starting power, and he's ready to track down Bloodshot! Also in this issue: the first appearance of the Harbinger Foundation's Black Ops team. "A Touch of Fire" is written by Kevin VanHook, with art by Mike Vosburg and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Yvel Guichet and Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.25.

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NOTE: Originally came factory polybagged with trading card and may or may not be polybagged when sold. Extreme Sacrifice: Part 3 of 8 - Cover pencils by Karl Altstaetter, inks by Norm Rapmund. Extreme Sacrifice Part 3, script by Rob Liefeld (plot) and Robert Napton, art by Karl Altstaetter; Bloodstrike and his allies invade Hyde Penitentiary to bust out War Wolf; Glory and Roman leave Amazonia for Earth; Crypt sets his sights on Brigade. Continued from Supreme #23; continued in Brigade #16. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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1st Printing. Cover art by Jeff Smith. Untitled story, script and art by Jeff Smith; Thorn learns of her heritage when Gran'ma Ben tells her the truth about the Red Dragon. 1st Printing. 28 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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Part 1 of the 3-part 'The Artificial Heart.' Daniel, last seen in THE CHILDREN'S CRUSADE, commits a murder and is banished from Free Country. In despair, he wanders London where he meets the traitorous Cauchemar, ruler of an underground home for outcasts and a man eager for aid in his plot against Tim Hunter. Written by John Ney Rieber, with art by Gary Amaro and Peter Gross. Painted cover by Charles Vess. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.95.

Special Limited (Gold Stamp Program) Edition. This is not the hologram version. This free copy of Bravura #0 was available only through mail order offer with redemption of stamps found in the first four to six issues of Edge, Power & Glory, Breed, Dreadstar, and Star Slammers. Those who sent in threshold amount of stamps received a copy of this issue signed by one of selected Bravura creators. Cover art & layout by Howard Chaykin, Ernie Colon, Gil Kane, Walter Simonson and Jim Starlin. Full color w/ B&W, 32 pages, slick paper stock.

Holographic Special Limited Edition. Cover art & layout by Howard Chaykin, Ernie Colon, Gil Kane, Walter Simonson and Jim Starlin. Full color w/ B&W, 32 pages, slick paper stock.

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Story, art and cover by Jim Starlin. Art assist by Jeanne Du Puis. Part 3 of 6. Raymond begins to fight back against the demons trailing him. His first test might be one of the most difficult as he battles a Breed even stronger and meaner than he is. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.95.

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Extreme Sacrifice: Part 4 of 8 - Written by Rob Liefeld and Eldon Asp. Art by Roger Cruz, Manny Clark, Fabio Laguna, Marlo Alquiza, Danny Miki, and Norm Rapmund. Cover by Roger Cruz and Jonathan Sibal. Glory and Roman arrive at the Brigade compound only to find that Crypt has slaughtered most of the team. Continued from Bloodstrike #18; Continued in Newmen #10. 36 pages, full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art and cover by Glenn Barr.

Written by J.M. DeMatteis, with art by Glenn Barr, BROOKLYN DREAMS is a very personal recollection. Santini's remembrances, both sad and funny, are mirrored by Barr in a variety of styles befitting the subject. Sometimes the images are outrageously distorted, sometimes photo-realistic, but they always have the ring of truth.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 96 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $4.95.

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2nd and later printings.

By Scott Adams.

So far, all the people that have read this book have had affairs with attractive celebrities soon after finishing it. We can't promise that will happen to you, but hey, you're probably doing just fine without any help.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 112 pages, B&W.

Cover price $7.95.

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Issue #21 - Jan. 1995. Fanzine published for the benefit of the Burroughs Bibliophiles. Cover by J. Allen St. John. "Hugo Gernsback and ERB" by Sam Moskowitz, the two La's of silent films, "Tarz and the Apes" by Roy Thomas, interview with Mike Richardson (Dark Horse president) by Ken Webber, letters from Philip Jose Farmer, Bob Barrett, Peet Janes. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.00.

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Deluxe edition. Cover pencils by Steve Skroce, inks by Mike Sellers. The Dark Ride Part 3: In the Name of the Father, script by Jeph Loeb, pencils by Steve Skroce, inks by Mike Sellers and Kevin Conrad; Cable takes on his son; The Dark Riders are defeated; Apocalypse is awakened. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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Standard edition. Cover pencils by Steve Skroce, inks by Mike Sellers. The Dark Ride Part 3: In the Name of the Father, script by Jeph Loeb, pencils by Steve Skroce, inks by Mike Sellers and Kevin Conrad; Cable takes on his son; The Dark Riders are defeated; Apocalypse is awakened. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.50.