Comic books March 1998

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March 10, 1998. All color. Special 48 page issue. Features include Judge Dredd in "Headbangers" (script by John Wagner, art by Alex Ronald), Nikolai Dante in "Cruel Britannia" (script by Robbie Morrison, art by Simon Fraser), B.L.A.I.R. 1 in "Criminal Record" (script by Alan Grant, art by S.B. Davis), and Sinister Dexter in "London Town" (script by Dan Abnett, art by Greg Staples). Dermot Power cover.

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March 17, 1998. All color. Features include Judge Dredd in "Pup Fiction" part 1 (script by John Wagner, art by Cliff Robinson), Durham Red in "The Scarlet Cantos" part 7 (script by Dan Abnett, art by Mark Harrison), Sinister Dexter in "The Big Stiff" (script by Abnett, art by Alex Ronald). Harrison cover.

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March 24, 1998. All color. Features include Judge Dredd in "Pup Fiction" part 2 (script by John Wagner, art by Cliff Robinson), Durham Red in "The Scarlet Cantos" part 8 (script by Dan Abnett, art by Mark Harrison), and Sinister Dexter in "Lyrical Bollards" (script by Abnett, art by S.B. Davis). Jason Brashill cover.

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March 31, 1998. All color. Features include Judge Dredd in "Revenge of the Taxidermist" part 1 (script by John Wagner, art by Trevor Hairsine), Durham Red in "The Scarlet Cantos" part 9 (script by Dan Abnett, art by Mark Harrison), Anderson PSI Division in "Witch" part 1 (script by Alan Grant, art by Steve Sampson), and Sinister Dexter in "Hand Maid in Downlode" (script by Abnett, art by Andrew Currie). Sean Phillips cover.

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Fumetti cover (photo blended with art) by Stephen John Phillips; "Repro-Man" part two; Jamie Delano script; Steve Pugh art; James Sinclair color; Ellie DeVille letters; Cover price $2.25.

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Written by Len Kaminski. Art and Cover by Mike McKone & Mark McKenna. Is it the end of the Marvel Universe...or the beginning of a bold new era? That's what the heroes of the year 2099 must determine! Featuring Spider-Man 2099, Captain America, Moon Knight 2099 (introduction), Uatu, Fantastic Four 2099 (origin), Xi'an Chi Xan and Ghost Rider 2099. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

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Story, Art, and Cover art by Rich Koslowski. Lettering by Sandy Koslowski. Cover colors by Heroic Age Studios. 1st Printing. This issue introduces the other members of our main characters comic book club. See what happens when a group of comic book geeks organizes regular meetings to discuss, debate, and dissect all things comics. When this particular meeting goes horribly awry when the group doesn't like Allen's latest, most controversial, idea for the group, they choose to use a heretofore previously unused by-law allowing them to impeach Allen as acting chairman! Allen, stunned by their treachery, quits the club. ALl of this and more in Part 1 of "Collectors City Club"! Black and white. Cover price $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Brian McDonald. Art by Derek Thomspon. Cover by Mike Mignola. Weird deaths in the South Seas expose an ancient tragedy in Abe Sapien's first solo adventure, by Brian McDonald (Harry the Cop and Predator: Strange Roux ) and Derek Thompson (Predator: Bad Blood and Aliens: Havoc). And in the ten-page backup by Mike Mignola, Hellboy battles demonic heads in Japan. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 9, Issue 1 - Spring 1998. Science Fiction and fantasy magazine. 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

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Cover art by Stuart Immonen and Jose Marzan, Jr. Devil May Care: A Thesis on the Psychopathologist's Role starring Superman Blue, script and pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan Jr.; a psychiatrist tries to help Brazil recover, but Brazil seeks revenge on Superman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

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"Cipher Rules!" Starring the JLA. Story by Steve Vance. Art by Steve Vance, John DeLaney, and Ron Boyd. A master super-villain has taken the world hostage and it's up to the World's Greatest Super-Heroes to save the day. All Ages Cover price $1.95.

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Cover art by Don Rosa. A Little Something Special, script and art by Don Rosa; Duckburg celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Scrooge's arrival, but Glomgold, Magica and the Beagles team up to spoil it. Flaming Desert [Plum Pudding] starring Grandma Duck, art by Frank McSavage. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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Stories, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. Under Gax's direction, the robots of the soon-to-be-destroyed space station, Fognon-6, hastily set about building a spaceship for their escape. Though none of them were designed for such work, they manage to build something "spaceworthy" just in time. Boarding the makeshift craft, they shoot out of the space station just as it caves in on itself. Gax convinces them that their best hope of survival is to sell themselves at the intergalactic robot market on the nearby planet Buspettin. It is there that Gax is purchased by a familiar-looking fellow (that some die-hard AKIKO fans might recognize) in Part 2 of this tale! Plus: Akiko tells fun facts about Japan in "East Meets West"! And: An Akiko paper doll with three costumes on the back cover! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Written by James Vance. Art by Guy Davis. Cover by Tony Harris. While trying to cope with a mysterious epidemic, the scientific expedition is nearly wiped out by a series of horrific encounters with the Aliens -- and Thompson tries to keep a grip on his sanity in an undergound sanctuary. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover inks by Harry Candelario. The Weapon X Files, script by Steve Seagle, pencils by Scott Clark, inks by Chris Carlson; After a training session with Wolverine synthoids, Heather is engulfed in a glowing glob and taken away; Meanwhile, Sunfire's radiation poisoning is causing his condition to deteriorate; The glowing glob delivers Heather to a room at Department H where they mess around with her memories to keep her addled; Mac briefs the Alphans with an incorrect version of Wolverine's (Weapon X) history; Puck, having remembered about Jefferies, runs to the briefing to find them watching a video showing Wolverine murdering Madison Jefferies. 36 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

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Man with glowing eyes/Spider-Man unmasked! (This issue was released with two different covers). The Black Tarantula guest stars in Spiderhunt part 2, "The Hunted!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Bud LaRosa; Spider-Man has been framed for the death of a thug named Joey Z; (SM #88, '98) and the Daily Bugle has upped the bounty on his head to five million dollars; Spidey searches for Normie Osborn, kidnapped by the Green Goblin (SenSM #25, '98); Elsewhere, Black Tarantula requests permission to expand his operations to the city and Fortunato, spurning the Rose, welcomes him in exchange for killing Spidey; Meanwhile, Robbie finishes packing his things and leaves the Bugle; Spidey resumes his search for Normie when Tarantula attacks; Meanwhile, MJ parties with Shantal while Normie sits with the Goblin at a Brooklyn salvage yard, convinced he's with his father back from the dead. Shotgun cameo. The story continues in Peter Parker 89. 38 pgs., full color. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

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March 1998. Cover by Joel Shabram. Stories: "Tourist Sam" by Ben Bova, "Tramp" by David Alexander, "Rules of Engagement" by Michael F. Flynn, "Why Didn't You Think of That Before We Left" by Jerry Oltion, "The Stones From Which Meadows Grow" by Wolf Read, and "In Loco Parents" by Edward H. Sekasay. Science Fact article: "Epsilon Bootis Revisited" by Duncan Lunan. Probability Zero article: "Peculiar Plants" by Mia Molvray. Softcover, 5-in. x 7.25-in.; 160 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover pencils by Jim Calafiore, inks by Mark McKenna. Necessary Poisons, script by Peter David (scripter, Co-Plotter) and Jim Calafiore (Co-Plotter), pencils by Jim Calafiore, inks by Peter Palmiotti; The Sea Wolf kills another victim, and Aquaman goes to serve up justice; In the meantime, Triton kills his father Poseidonis and swears revenge on Aquaman. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover by Stan Goldberg & Henry Scarpelli. Stories by Angelo Decesare, Mike Pellowski, Hal Smith and George Gladir. Art by Stan Goldberg, Pat Kennedy, Henry Scarpelli, Rich Koslowski and Ken Selig. The entire class is at attention when Archie gets the (mistaken) notion that the substitute principal is an ex-Marine in "A Sense of Rumor"! Plus: Archie hosts a "Chill Out" -- a party designed to 'thaw' the 'frosty' grip of the winter blahs; Archie has a ball when he tries out Mr. Lodge's posture-pedic chair shaped like...you guessed it...a ball in "Dropping the Ball"; and sore from shoveling, the Riverdale teens are fed up with snow -- until visions of carefree winter days past dance through their heads in "Snowball Effect"! Also: "There's More Than One Way to Bowl" and "Study Buddies"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

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Written and Cover by David Finch & Matt 'BATT' Banning. Art by David Finch, Brian Ching, Clarence Lansang, Matt 'BATT' Banning, Victor Llamas, Aaron Sowd, Billy Tan and John Livesay. With Petra as their unwilling guide, Grigorieff and the Dayak Army invade the Mineans' hidden city to confront their ancient (and very unarmed) enemy. And if Lucien and Andromeda can't stop them, nothing will prevent Voivodul from returning and destroying our world! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

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Heroes Return - Once an Avenger! [The Morgan Conquest]: Part 2 of 3 - "The Call!" Story by Kurt Busiek. Art by George Perez and Al Vey. Earth's Mightiest Heroes - Donar, Iron Knight, Gypsy Witch, Yeoman America, and the rest - awake in a world that seems so familiar, yet somehow feels wrong. One by one their memories begin to surface. But how can only a handful of Avengers hope to defeat the sorceress Morgan Le Fay when they'll have to first defeat an army of their own comrades? Cover price $1.99.

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Painted cover by Ray Lago. Heroes Return - The Morgan Conquest Part 2 of 3. "Once An Avenger... The Call" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez . Inks by Al Vey. Thanks to the Asgardian Twilight Sword and the Scarlet Witch's hex power, Morgan Le Fay has created her own medieval reality on the Earth! And the Mighty Avengers are serving as her special honor guard to keep the peace! However Captain America is able to break free of Morgan's mind control! And he starts searching for other avengers to join him. First Cap reaches Hawkeye, then the Wasp and Photon, and finally Quasar and Justice! Will six avengers be enough to defeat the Queen's Vengeance? Meanwhile in Morgan's dungeon, Wanda desperately sends a mystical call for help... to anyone who will listen! Cameo appearances by Mordred the Evil and Wonder Man. (Notes: The Avengers previously battled Morgan Le Fay in Avengers 240 & 241. This issue features a gatefold cover. This three-part story was reprinted in 2000 in the trade paperback: Avengers The Morgan Conquest.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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Angel and the Bane Finale: Part 4 of 4: Finally, to Vanquish - Written by Dennis O'Neil. Art and Cover by Roger Robinson & James Pascoe. Batman guests! Drugged and pumped full of Venom, Jean-Paul must stop Bane...or die trying. Having already been soundly defeated by the man who broke the Bat, will Jean-Paul be forced to lose himself fully to the System to defeat his foe? And will even that boost in power be enough to beat Bane? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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A signal picked up from Babylon 4 leads the crew to investigate, and their trek leads to no less than the testament of Valen, a Minbari not born of Minbari, in "In Valen's Name." Written by J. Michael Straczynski. Art by Michael Collins & David Roach. Back cover ad features Jae Lee art for the video game Shadow Master. Cover price $2.50.

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Stories by Eddie Campbell, Wes Kublick and Marcus Moore. Art by Eddie Campbell, Dylan Horrocks, April Post, Pete Mullins and Michael Evans. Cover by Eddie Campbell and Pete Mullins. The acclaimed series by artist Eddie Campbell, featuring the latter-day adventures of the immortal Greek gods. 1001 Nights of Bacchus continues, as the landlord agrees to leave the pub open as long as the patrons are able to keep Bacchus awake with their stories; also, Hermes vs. The Eyeball Kid features the two arch-nemeses climbing into the ring, ready to settle things once and for all. What Does It All Mean? Asked The Caliph; The Pyjama Girl; Skeleton in the Closet; plus an Alec story and a Montague Hale one-pager. 36 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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The Badger and his friends are shocked to discover that the Badger's wife, Mavis, was once a member of a group called the Lady Cobras, which was created by the Chinese government as a propaganda and espionage tool. And when that group thinks that Mavis stole their money and is coming after her, the Badger has to lend a hand in "The Crowded Skies." Script by Mike Baron and art by Mike Norton & Mark Stegbauer. Cover price $2.95.

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The Greatest Evil: Part 2 of 2 - Written by Doug Moench. Art and Cover by Kelley Jones and John Beatty. Gotham is besieged by a wave of hate crimes just as the eerie, mysterious Ragman returns to the city. Is he the culprit or a shabby force for justice? Batman must decide before more innocents die! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

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"Now You See 'Em." While training in advanced martial arts, Dick Grayson (who is in the process of changing from Robin to Nightwing) encounters Two-Face in a South American jungle. Script by Hilary J. Bader, pencils by Bo Hampton, inks by Terry Beatty. Cover by Ty Templeton. Cover price $1.95.

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Part 1 of a 4-part miniseries revealing the secrets of Bane's partnership with Ra's al Ghul. In the never-before-revealed events leading up to the tremendously popular LEGACY storyline (which included the landmark Detective Comics (1937-) #700), Bane returns to Santa Prisca, the island nation of his birth, to reclaim it as his own. But before he can embark on another chapter in his ongoing saga, he crosses paths with the only other person on the planet who can claim to be Batman's equal: Ra's al Ghul. Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Graham Nolan and Tom Palmer. Cover by Graham Nolan and Bill Sienkiewicz. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

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1st printing. Collects Batman: Shadow of the Bat Annual #3, Detective Comics Annual #8, Batman Annual #19, and Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight Annual #5. Written by Alan Grant, Chuck Dixon, and Doug Moench. BATMAN: FOUR OF A KIND investigates the origins and psyches of a quartet of the Dark Knight's greatest and most twisted adversaries. In separate tales of adventure and suspense, Batman faces off against the sinister Scarecrow, the lunacy of the Riddler, the horror of the Man-Bat, and the seduction of Poison Ivy. But as he takes on the demented villainy of each of these foes, the Caped Crusader must employ different mental capabilities and physical strengths to defeat four criminals who share an intense and palpable disdain for him. Softcover, 202 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

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Cover art by Paul Johnson. Spook part 3, script by James Robinson, art by Paul Johnson; Batman wraps up the case of The Spook, who was killing business men trapped in a mansion. 32 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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The Meaning of Life - Written by Alan Grant. Art by Eduardo Barreto & Wayne Faucher. Painted Cover by Chris Moeller. A self-contained story introducing a new foe for the Dark Knight! Batman must battle an army of killers hired by mob boss Grizzle to save the life of a criminal. Then he faces a deadly new opponent, Drakken! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Challenge 9: Tree of Life: Regeneration - Story and Art by Yukito Kishiro. Final issue! Alita makes the ultimate sacrifice in a desperate attempt to save both Tiphares and the Scrapyard from total obliteration! See Alita, Figure, Koyomi and Desty Nova for the last time before the transformation...or destruction...of the world! 32 pages, B&W Cover price $2.95.

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Blue cover. Cover by Chris Scalf. "Prison of Souls" (part 1 of 3), script by James Kuhoric and Chris Scalf (plot), pencils by Robert Scott, inks by Chris Scalf; The fleet discovers an apparently derelict fleet of ships which may offer supplies and knowledge; Adama and Miller collapse into a comatose state while Apollo and crew go to investigate the ships; Security guards on the prison barge attempt to reach and assassinate Baltar. Cylon Raider illustration. Based on the classic television series. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.99.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "Snow Bound," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty gets the day off school because of snow but ends up doing loads of work cleaning up. "The Readers" one-page story with Miss Grundy, script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rich Koslowski. "Movie Madness," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty and Archie go to the movies at a large cineplex and get separated from each other. "Sloppy Snow Day" Betty illustration, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey. "Pie in Your Face," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks Mike Esposito; Betty and Jughead compete against each other in a baking contest. "Cold Shoulder," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty helps Melanie build a snowgirl after a little boy knocks over her previous one. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.75.

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Written by George Gladir, Kathleen Webb, and Mike Pellowski. Art by Dan DeCarlo. Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood. Veronica uses psychology to get Betty away from the boys because Ms. Cooper is a little too impressive to the boys for Veronica's tastes. Veronica has suddenly dedicated herself to basketball because she's decided she's going to join the WNBA and score a huge endorsement deal. Betty and Veronica attend Reggie's stand-up set at a local comedy club. Betty and Veronica construct a snow figurine that's realistic enough to fool Archie into flirting with it. Kit Kat Bar ad, art by Jack Davis. Snowboard Sweeties fashion page with Betty And Veronica by Rex W. Lindsey. 36 pages, full color. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Alison Flood. "That's of Snow Account!" Part 1 and 2, script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Rudy Lapick; A Count visits the Lodges and steals their jewelry; Betty and Veronica come up with a plan to catch the thieves before they can skip town. Betty and Veronica Spectacular Winter Fashion! page. B&V Cool Looks illustration. "Throw the Book at Her!"; Veronica volunteers at a library for extra credit and Betty has to train her; Not surprisingly, it's a disaster. "Isn't That Ice?", script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty makes an ice sculpture of Archie and Veronica accidentally runs it over with her car. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.75.

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Concluding Bishop's all-new limited series! The battle between Bishop and the Rook comes to a head! With a shaky truce between humans and mutants at risk, the X.S.E. closes in on Bishop--the only man who can preserve the peace! Written by John Ostrander. Art by Steve Epting and Mark Prudeaux. Cover price $2.50.

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1st printing. Stories, Art and Covers by Charles Burns. Fantagraphics takes over the publishing of Burns acclaimed horror story. Rob hangs out with mutated friends in the woods; Chris comes to terms with her mutation and Robs role in it. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.95.

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Crescent City Blues - Written by Christopher Golden. Art by Gene Colan & Mark Pennington. At long last, Blade gets the chance for vengeance that he's always dreamed of! Down in the Big Easy, Blade uncovers an insidious plot that aims to replace organized crime with vampires! And it's all masterminded by the bloodsucker who killed Blade's mother, Deacon Frost! Appearances by Brother Voodoo and Hannibal King. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

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Rin's Bane: Part 1 of 2 - Story and art by Hiroaki Samura. Having been spared by Makie, Manji resolves to begin training Rin as a warrior. Following their first session, Manji leaves Rin alone. But the girl is not so for long; Anotsu appears, providing Rin with the long-awaited opportunity to avenge her parents' murder at Anotsu's hand. But is her training and passion enough to destroy one of the most feared swordsmen in the world? 48 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $3.95.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Cry of the Worm!" Collects Blade of the Immortal (1996-2007) #7-11.

Story and Art by Hiroaki Samura.

Manji's female companion, Rin, finds the treasured sword of her destroyed Mutenichi-ryu dojo (school of swordsmanship). The ronin who has it must have been involved in the destruction of the school - and that means that Manji could be one step closer to ending his curse. If you like ninja action, Hiroaki Samura's Blade of the Immortal will keep you on edge.

Softcover, 176 pages, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., B&W.

Cover price $14.95.

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"The Smoking Gun" - In the aftermath of his battle with X-O Manowar, Bloodshot finally learns the truth about the man he was before he "died." Not only was Raymond Garrison one of the most pivotal men in Valiant Universe history, he also wasn't a very nice person! Sometimes, the truth really sucks! Written by Len Kaminski, with art by Sal Velluto, Scot Eaton, Rags Morales, Don Hudson and Steve Geiger. Cover by Sal Velluto and Steve Geiger. FC, 32 pgs. Cover price $2.50.