Comic books April 1997

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Stories, art and cover by Doug Slack. Slave Labor Graphics version of life among the disaffected members of Generation X during the 1990s. Wak, Patricia, Mitch, Dana, and grunge-puppy Randy deal with high school life through bitter irony and disdain for poseurs. Popular Alternative Music; Randy gets tattooed; Sloppy Sits Around; The Triumphant Return of Mother Justice. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Regular cover by Matt Martin. Cold Blood. Story and art by Matt Martin. A prequel to the original Snowman series, featuring a malevolent Native American spirit that can control ice and snow. Nazis in World War II encounter the white terror of the Snowman, who particularly hates European conquerors. Intended as a 4-issue miniseries, but this was the final issue; the story was concluded in the Snowman 1944 Special (Avatar Press). 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.75.

Variant Silver Foil cover by Matt Martin. Cold Blood. Story and art by Matt Martin. A prequel to the original Snowman series, featuring a malevolent Native American spirit that can control ice and snow. Nazis in World War II encounter the white terror of the Snowman, who particularly hates European conquerors. Intended as a 4-issue miniseries, but this was the final issue; the story was concluded in the Snowman 1944 Special (Avatar Press). 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.75.

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"Guerrilla Thriller!" Written by Angelo DeCecare. Art by Dave Manak and Jay Oliveras. Can Sonic and the Freedom Fighters stop the Eco Destroyer before it devastates the Mobian Jungle? Plus, Knuckles Quest: Part 3 of 4 - "A Land of Dark, a Knight of Virtue!" Written by Ken Penders and Kent Taylor. Art by Ken Penders and Jay Oliveras. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

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1st printing. This is an illustrated auction catalog for the Sotheby's Comics & Comic Art Auction #7008 held June 13-14, 1997 in New York. It features a complete list of the prices each item sold for and makes a valuable reference for hobbyists and researchers and interesting reading for casual fans. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in.,166 pages, PC/PB&W.

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Kingdom Dumb - Written by Peter David & Richard Howell. Art by Dave Cockrum & Jim Mooney. Painted Cover by Amanda Conner. A frightening and farcical look into the dark future that awaits Mystic Grove in general and the Soulsearchers in particular! What will happen when the strange, twisted versions of SS & Co.'s lighthearted staff return to their former hometown -- only to find out everyone is stupid and fallen victim to the "It's painted art, so it's gotta be important" trend of packaging? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover by Ron Lim & Chris Ivy. Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Ron Lim, Dave Cockrum and Chris Ivy. In "Casey the Spy! (aka 'Danger Girl'!)," Shelby Woo has nothing on Casey Rassendyll as she investigates into the secret behind Rampart's girlfriend, Danae. Does her crush on Rampart have anything to do with it? Also in this issue: "The Place," part 3 of a special 5-part back-up story, in which Clark Kent shows up at Cascade's new apartment with a special housewarming gift. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Direct Edition. "Dwarfed!" Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane, and Cyan McFarland (Childs Art). Cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. While the police search Spawns alley looking for Cyan's kidnapper, Jason Wynn directs a surveillance of his own on Terry with orders to find out why the police are looking for him. Spawn finds Cyan and the clown who taunts him into a battle. After Spawn uses up a portion of his energy to destroy the clown, he returns Cyan to her parents. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Steve Geppi. Cover price $1.95.

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Newsstand Edition. Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane, and Cyan McFarland (Childs Art). Cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. "Dwarfed!" While the police search Spawns alley looking for Cyan's kidnapper, Jason Wynn directs a surveillance of his own on Terry with orders to find out why the police are looking for him. Spawn finds Cyan and the clown who taunts him into a battle. After Spawn uses up a portion of his energy to destroy the clown, he returns Cyan to her parents. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Steve Geppi. Cover price $1.95.

Black cover variant. Prestige format. German language.

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"Kravinov's Revenge!" Part 4 of 4. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Luke Ross. Inks by John Stanisci. Cover by John Romita and Dan Green. In Kraven's former mansion; the devious Chameleon outmaneuvers John Jameson, Dr. Kafka, and the Sensational Spider-Man! And traps all three inside an electrified metal cage! However the foe without a face is not planning to kill anyone, because he's anxious to move on to the next step of his plan! And as shown on the frightening cover, his next step is visiting a certain enchanting redhead! Oh no, will the wall-crawler break free in time to save his wife? Or will Mary Jane just knock out the Chameleon all by herself? First appearance of Alyosha Kravinov (aka the second Kraven). Cameo appearances by the Kangaroo, Grizzly, Gibbon, Spot, Jack O'Lantern, and Flash Thompson. (Note: This issue features a full-page ad for the new Ka-Zar (1997 3rd) series with art by Andy Kubert and Jesse Delperdang.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover by Gary Gianni. "The Haunting of Jim Corrigan. Part 1: Retribution". Part 1 of 5. Story by John Ostrander. Art by Tom Mandrake. The Spectre goes on a killing spree on death row at Attica prison but finds an innocent man among them. Can he save him? Does he even care? Plus, Nate Kane has a strange dream and begins to suspect Jim Corrigan of murder. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.50.

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"After the Fall" Part 3 of 4. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna. In a strange convergence of recent plotlines, Morbius becomes a prisoner of Hydra! What does the international terrorist organization want with the Living Vampire? The answer remains unclear as Hydra moves on to their next target: Peter Parker! In a furious street battle, SHOC and Aunt May's nephew battle Crown and the Hydra goons! But unfortunately the numbers are in Hydra's favor! And a short time later Peter meets his new cellmate: Morbius! Cameo appearances by Betty Brant, J. Jonah Jameson, Paul Stacy, Fortunato, and Baron von Strucker. (Notes: Betty Brant goes on her special assignment to Latveria in Spider-Man Unlimited 16. The letters page features fans' responses to the end of the clone saga in issue 75.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.95.

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"Dead Man's Hand" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Joe Edkin. Pencils by Darick Robertson and Dan Lawlis. Inks by Keith Aiken. Wraparound cover by Darick Robertson and Keith Aiken. The second clone saga is over! But the careless work of a SHIELD scientist spawns one final chapter and unleashes the next incarnation of Carrion! By the time the wall-crawler catches up with the grisly super-villain, he's already infected dozens of people with his new "zombie plague!" To defeat the new Carrion, the amazing one assembles an eclectic trio of Dum Dum Dugan, the Tinkerer, and the High Evolutionary! Wow, not exactly the web-slinger's normal allies! Can this unlikely foursome stop the scourge of Carrion? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Joe Robertson. Flashback cameos by Professor Miles Warren, Aunt May, and Uncle Ben. (Notes: This story takes place after the conclusion of the Revelations storyline in Spider-Man 75. This special one-shot issue was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Amazing Spider-Man The Complete Ben Reilly Epic #6.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.99.

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"Secrets" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Bob McLeod. Wraparound cover by Ron Frenz and George Perez. Shock follows shock as the secret origin of the Hobgoblin is finally revealed! Everything Spidey's loyal readers thought they knew about the Hobgoblin 10 years ago changes in an instant! After the goblin captures Betty, he decides to grant her an exclusive interview! Of course Betty doesn't know that once the interview ends...so will her life! But the unexpected intervention of Daniel Kingsley gives Betty a chance to run! And the Amazing Spider-Man a chance to attack! At long, long last...the wondrous wall-crawler and the sinister Hobgoblin fight to the finish! An uplifting finish for Betty Leeds and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameos by the Kingpin, Rose, Flash Thompson, and Ned Leeds. (Notes: The panel where Spider-Man finally catches the unmasked Hobgoblin pays homage to the classic cover of Amazing Spider-Man 39 (1st series). The Kingsley brothers return in Spectacular Spider-Man 259 & 260. There are not any advertisements inside.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Stories, art and cover by Jhonen Vasquez. The first spin-off from Vasquez beloved goth series Johnny the Homicidal Maniac. As if living next door to a serial killer wasnt bad enough, Squee encounters aliens who want to abduct him; later, he befriends the new kid in school, who turns out to be the Antichrist. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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The Magazine of Star Trek: The Official Fan Club. This issue: Conversation with a Cardassian - Interview with DS9's Marc Alaimo; Designing Star Trek: Voyager; Pocket Books New Star Trek Crew; The Music of The Next Generation; Exclusive Interviews - LeVar Burton, DeForest Kelley, First Contact's James Cromwell; Star Trek: The IMAX Movie - Details Inside. Cover price $3.95.

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Cover pencils by Tom Grindberg, inks by Al Milgrom. Risk (Part One), script by Howard Weinstein, pencils by Tom Grindberg, inks by Al Milgrom; Sisko is on trial. Preview of Incredible Hulk #454, script by Peter David, pencils by Adam Kubert, inks by Mark Farmer. Based on the television series. 44 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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Our Dearest Blood, script by Ian Edginton and Dan Abnett, pencils by Patrick Zircher, inks by Greg Adams; Battle on Rigel VII, death of Yeoman. 42 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Issue 26 - April, 1997. Darryl Curtis becomes editor with this issue. Interviews: Walter Koenig, Persis Khambatta, Features: Lost episodes, Free gift: Four "Star Prints". Softcover, 9" x 11.5", 68 pages, full color.

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An untold story of the villains of Star Trek: First Contact, the Borg! While on a routine scouting mission, a Romulan crew encounters for the first time, the most intriguing and insidious villains in the Star Trek universe, the Borg! Why are these half-organic/half-machine creatures intent upon assimilating all intelligent life? Find out in an untold tale revealing an important chapter in Star Trek continuity! Written by Paul Jenkins. Art by Steve Erwin and Terry Pallot. Plus: an in-depth interview with the director of Star Trek: First Contact, Jonathan Frakes! Painted cover by internationally acclaimed science fiction and fantasy artist Hajime Sorayama. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover pencils by Chris Renaud, inks by Andy Lanning. Love and Death, script by Chris Cooper, pencils by Chris Renaud, inks by Andy Lanning; Cadets encounter Klingon cadets; death of Cadet Kamilah Goldstein. 44 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. "Breakaway!" By Bobbi J. G. Weiss and David Cody Weiss. It's a sink-or-swim test for Cadet Deanna Troi. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 120 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Mark Buckingham & Kev F. Sutherland. Stories by Dan Abnett & Ian Edginton. Art by Mark Buckingham & Kev F. Sutherland and Ron Randall & Al Williamson. "Message in a Bottle" - When a wormhole disables a shuttle, Uhura takes control! "Sins of the Fathers" - The Next Generation crew find themselves cast as pawns in a deadly civil war! 56 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

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Relicquest: Part 1 of 3 - Written by Ben Raab. Art by Jesus Redondo & Sergio Melia. When the crew comes to fisticuffs with each other, you know it's time for a little R & R! It looks like the problem will be solved when the U.S.S. Voyager comes upon an M-class planet. But how can this vacation spot exist if all of the planets in that system were destroyed long ago? Maybe it can all be explained by the planet's population of ghosts! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Robert Duncan McNeill explains what's right & wrong with Lt. Paris; The Art of Voyager - new feature premiere; meet the man who brought Earth's future's end. Cover price $5.99.

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Written by Bruce Jones. Art by Eduardo Barreto, Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Cover by Dave Dorman. The all-new adaptation of the first Star Wars motion picture continues! So special is this Special Edition motion picture that Dark Horse is releasing the comics version simultaneously as a four-issue, monthly comics series and as a single-volume, trade-paperback collection. The covers of the four-issue series are each painted by Dave Dorman and, when placed beside one another, they form one massive Star Wars image with the Death Star at the center. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Planet Plague!" By John Whitman. When Hoole decides to visit the planet Gobindi, even a warning from Tash's anonymous HoloNet contact isn't enough to change his mind. He's determined to study the planet's ancient ruins. For Tash, it's a chance to discover what her mysterious uncle is really up to. On Gobindi, Tash thinks she's discovered an Imperial plot to spread a terrible virus across the galaxy. But when Hoole assures her that nothing is wrong, Tash is relieved. For a little while. When a big brown bump appears on her arm, Tash is scared. Has Hoole lied to her? Is he working with the Empire? Tash knows she must discover the truth. Meanwhile, the bump on her arm is getting bigger... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 138 pages, Text Only. Cover price $4.99.

1st printing. Collects Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (1996) #1-6. Written by John Wagner. Cover by Christopher Moeller. Art by Kilian Plunkett, John Nadeau, and P. Craig Russell. Darth Vader wants Luke Skywalker - alive. Prince Xizor, the largest trader in the galaxy, wants Skywalker dead. And Skywalker, along with Leia, Chewbacca, and the droids, have a goal of their own: rescue Han Solo. But Solo has been encased in carbonite and taken by the most notorious mercenary in the galaxy, Boba Fett, who intends to deliver him to Jabba the Hutt. It's a clash of good against evil, of right against wrong, and it comes to a head in the Shadows of the Empire. Featuring all your favorite characters from the Star Wars motion picture trilogy and a score of new ones, Shadows of the Empire is everything a Star Wars fan could hope for. Softcover , 166 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

Dynamic Forces Edition signed by P. Craig Russell, limited to 1000 copies (1st printing) with Dynamic Forces certificate of authenticity. Collects Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (1996) #1-6. Written by John Wagner. Cover by Christopher Moeller. Art by Kilian Plunkett, John Nadeau, and P. Craig Russell. Darth Vader wants Luke Skywalker - alive. Prince Xizor, the largest trader in the galaxy, wants Skywalker dead. And Skywalker, along with Leia, Chewbacca, and the droids, have a goal of their own: rescue Han Solo. But Solo has been encased in carbonite and taken by the most notorious mercenary in the galaxy, Boba Fett, who intends to deliver him to Jabba the Hutt. It's a clash of good against evil, of right against wrong, and it comes to a head in the Shadows of the Empire. Featuring all your favorite characters from the Star Wars motion picture trilogy and a score of new ones, Shadows of the Empire is everything a Star Wars fan could hope for. Softcover , 166 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

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Requiem for a Rogue: Part 2 of 4 - Written by Michael A. Stackpole and Jan Strnad. Art by Gary Erskine. Cover by Kevin Ryan. It should have been a simple mission for the men and women of Rogue Squadron -- an easy search-and-rescue for a group of Bothan castaways forced down on Malrev 4. But when they got to the backwater planet, the Rogues found themselves first attacked by the Irrukiine, a doglike aboriginal race, and then by the Bothans themselves. There's some strange kind of hoodoo going down on Malrev 4 -- this planet promotes madness and deceit, and not even the Rogues are immune! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Starburst is Britain's "premier magazine of sci-fi entertainment." Issue #224 includes: The X-Files - weird family life, and guide to new episodes; Red Dwarf - special effects and Norman Lovett; Dalek creator - Terry Nation tribute; Mars Attacks! - from bubble gum to big screen with Tim Burton. David Duchovny and Mitch Pileggi X-Files cover. Cover price $4.99.

Story by John Migliore. Art and cover by Bill Maus and Walden Wong. Another entry in Entitys Stargate continuity, spinning off from the original 1996 film. Following the events of Stargate Doomsday World, Dr. Joel Murphy accidentally teleports to a world still under the rule of Ras interstellar forces. Encountering a pretender to Ras throne, he becomes caught up in a rebellion and a fight for his life before he can use the Stargate to get back to Earth. Followed by Stargate Rebellion. 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

Gold Foil cover by Bill Maus and Walden Wong. Story by John Migliore. Art by Bill Maus and Walden Wong. Another entry in Entitys Stargate continuity, spinning off from the original 1996 film. Following the events of Stargate Doomsday World, Dr. Joel Murphy accidentally teleports to a world still under the rule of Ras interstellar forces. Encountering a pretender to Ras throne, he becomes caught up in a rebellion and a fight for his life before he can use the Stargate to get back to Earth. Followed by Stargate Rebellion. 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

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Story by John Migliore and Bill McCay. Art and cover by Leandro Ng and Walden Wong. Based on the licensed Stargate novel by Bill McCay; Daniel Jackson and Colonel Jack O'Neill lead a rebellion on an alien planet after the first Stargate movie. Following Ra's defeat, interstellar tyrant Hathor is freed from imprisonment and marshals his forces against Abydos. Daniel Jackson and Colonel Jack O'Neill must rally the citizens of Abydos to defend their planet! 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.

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Star Wars - George Lucas explains why he revised the saga; Xena's Lucy Lawless speaks; Alien: Resurrection - send in the clones; David Cronenberg defends his kinky Crash; plus: The X-Files, Star Trek, Highlander. George Lucas cover. Cover price $4.99.

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Cover art by Tony Harris. A recap of the Starman series to date by James Robinson, art by Harris. The Return of Bobo starring Starman, script by James Robinson, pencils by Tony Harris, inks by Wade Von Grawbadger; Jake Benetti, a super-powered villain, returns to Opal City and helps Starman prevent a bank robbery by the Royal Flush Gang. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

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Cover by Dave Johnson. It's French, script by Christopher Priest, art by Denys Cowan and Tom Palmer; A hellish love triangle is formed when John Irons finds himself drawn to Amanda Quick, but she's also being courted by the diabolical Skorpio, a costumed menace with bio-mechanical weaponry. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Story by Mark Sherman and Michael Cohen. Art and cover by Michael Cohen. Caliber picks up the final two issues of the space adventure series from RetroGraphix. Pirate Peg and the Omniscient Observer set a trap for the traitorous Klepto. Final issue of the series. 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Rachels verbal provocation of Francine forces Francie to re-examine her relationship with Katchoo. Part 5 of Love Me Tender. Story and art by Terry Moore. Full color; 24 pages. Cover price $2.75.

The First Arab-Israeli War

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Meltdown: Part 1 of 5. "Breakout!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Sal Buscema and Ray Kryssing. A simple pimple may just turn out to be far more detrimental to Superboy's health than he at first thought. But he won't have long to contemplate it as the master assassin Copperhead returns with a vengeance. Cover price $1.95.

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Road Trip: Part 2 of 3 - "The Romance of the Road!" Guest-starring Guy Gardner: Warrior. Story by Karl Kesel and Steve Mattsson. Art by Paul Pelletier and Dan Davis. The road trip continues as Superboy and the Ravers decide to pay a visit to Guy Gardner's bar. But when they get carded will the fun end before it's even began. Featuring cameos by Blue Beetle, Booster Gold, Firehawk, Blue Devil, Lead of the Metal Men, Two-Face, and Batman. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.95.

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A clean-cut Buzz arrives at the Danvers home for his blind date with Linda, and proceeds to cause all manner of psychological havoc in "My Dinner With Buzz." Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Peter David. Art & cover by Gary Frank & Cam Smith. Cover price $1.95.

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"The Kandor Connection!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. In this issue, a citizen of the Bottle City of Kandor wants nothing more than to be free of his diminutive prison. Sometimes dreams do come true. Plus, a startling change is coming over the Man of Steel. Cover price $1.95.