Comic books September 1998

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"A Matter of Time!" Guest-starring Waverider. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Jim Starlin and Joe Rubinstein. Story continued from Superman: The Man of Steel #83. If Dominus finds Kismet, godhood and master of all reality will be his. Can the Man of Steel prevent this from happening? Read on brave reader, read on. Cover price $1.99.

Cover pencils by Rick Burchett, inks by Terry Austin. War Games Part 2, script by Mark Millar, pencils by Aluir Amancio, inks by Terry Austin; Lois Lane convinces Livewire to help Superman and Professor Hamilton defeat Brainiac. Based on the WB cartoon series. 36 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover art by Tim Sale. "Fall" (Superman for All Seasons pt 3), script by Jeph Loeb, art by Tim Sale; Luthor gets his revenge on Superman and Miss Vaughn; Story narrated by Lex Luthor. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $4.95.

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5 CD set of the historic Superman radio shown! Digitally restored and remastered, this 5 CD set features 27 thrilling episodes starring the Man of Steel! Includes a 60-page booklet. 6 hours of exciting adventures! Cover price $39.98.

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1st printing. By Les Daniels. Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound! For the last six decades, the Man of Steel has captured the imaginations of millions! Chronicle Books presents the ultimate biography of the Man of Tomorrow! Following the popular hero's humble beginnings as a Depression-era champion of justice to his ascension as the modern-day man-god of today, Superman: The Complete History is something every super-hero scholar should not do without! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

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2nd and later printings. By Les Daniels. Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound! For the last six decades, the Man of Steel has captured the imaginations of millions! Chronicle Books presents the ultimate biography of the Man of Tomorrow! Following the popular hero's humble beginnings as a Depression-era champion of justice to his ascension as the modern-day man-god of today, Superman: The Complete History is something every super-hero scholar should not do without! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

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Shattered Illusions - Written by Louise Simonson. Art by Scot Eaton & Dennis Janke. Cover by Jon Bogdanove & Dennis Janke. If Dominus is the master of reality (and he is), and can shape and reshape the entire universe to his own ends (which he can), what can he possibly want from Superman? (Good question.) How can even Superman stop Dominus from attaining the one power Dominus needs to dominate all things? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Tales From Myth: The Fallen Lords officially released by Bungie Software in September 1, 1998. and was included with the Myth II Handbook and some copies of Myth II: Soulblighter. 12 pages, full color.

1992-99 RC/Gemstone reprint series. This series can easily be confused with the original series (10c cover priced), the 1990-91 Gladstone reprint series, or 1991-92 Russ Cochran reprint series. Cover by Jack Davis. "Operation Friendship," script by Otto Binder, art by Jack Davis; A mad surgeon cuts out 75% of his married friend's brain so that he can maintain it in a vat and enjoy the mental stimulation of his company while his dumb wife gets the remaining 25% of his brain and his body. "Come Back, Little Linda," script by Al Feldstein, art by George Evans; In order to save money, the management of an insane asylum moves the patients into dungeon cells that the hospital was built on. "Current Attraction," script by Al Feldstein, art by Jack Kamen; A circus father attempts to get the knife thrower out of his daughter's life by placing a bar magnet behind the board the knife thrower's wife stands in front of while he does his act. "Mess Call," script by Al Feldstein, art by Graham Ingels; A German soldier addled by his experiences in the trenches of WWI is recruited by a butcher in the following war to dispose of patrons in the cellar so that he has plenty of meat to sell. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Jim Steranko Cover price $2.95.

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Cover pencils by Randy Green, inks by Jonathan Sibal. Samantha, script by David Finch, pencils by Clarence Lansing, Cedric Nocon, Randy Green, Billy Tan, and Dan Fraga, inks by Jason Gorder, Jonathan Sibal, Victor Llamas, Marlo Alquiza, and Billy Tan; Samantha returns to her Irish town and uses the power of the Witchblade to drive the Romans out. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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The Batman tracks the thief Prysm in an effort to uncover her agenda in "Covenant of Iron." Story and layouts by Dan Jurgens. Finished art by Klaus Janson. Cover by Jurgens and Janson. Cover price $1.95.

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After someone close to the Atom is taken out, the Justice League of America (the Question, the Human Target, the Vigilante and Johnny Double) are brought in to neutralize Green Lantern, the Superman, the Batman and Wonder Woman in "...And Justice For All." Script by Dan Jurgens. Art by Darryl Banks and Norm Rapmund. Cover by Banks and Rapmund. Cover price $1.95.

Dynamic Forces Signed edition with Certificate of Authenticity. Signed by Dan Jurgens and Darryl Banks and limited to 1500 copies. Cover price $1.95.

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A tremendous force has knocked out all the computer systems on Tangent Earth, and New Atlantis--its most technological city--is left totally helpless. The JLA has sent the Teen Titan, Rip Hunter and Chemo to deal with the chief suspects--the Joker and the Atom. But the Atom's powers have been knocked off-line, and the Joker can't access the Impulse Cola vending machines that house all her gadgets. How will the heroes survive? Written by Karl Kesel and Tom Simmons. Art and cover by Joe Phillips and Jasen Rodriguez. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

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Meet Nightwing's special defense force in a one-shot from the writer and artist responsible for Tangent Comics Nightwing (1997) #1! The rogue team of Hex, Black Orchid, Wildcat and Gravedigger have now become Nightwing's secret defense: the Night Force. Their mission: to enter a still-communist Russia and free the captured members of the Doom Patrol before the heroes from the future are used to create a devastating power. Opposing the not-so-good guys are the Tangent versions of Obsidian, Jade and the KGBEAST. Written by John Ostrander. Art and cover by Jan Duursema. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

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The reunited Metal Men battle the forces of the covert group known as Nightwing in communist China, where the government has already unleashed the savage being known as Supergirl on an unsuspecting world. But can either side stop an even deadlier creation--code-named Powergirl--when she awakens? Written by Ron Marz. Art and cover by Dusty Abell and Dexter Vines. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

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Harvey Dent was just a regular, decent guy...until an experiment by a Nightwing splinter group pushed him higher on the evolutionary scale, making him truly a Man of Tomorrow. But fighting villains like Two-Face, master of disguise, or the incredible Doctor Polaris--aka Professor Martin Stein--can only hold the attention of the Superman for so long. Will his changed perspective--far removed from ordinary human concerns--cause him to abandon the world when it needs him most? Written by Mark Millar. Art and cover by Jackson (Butch) Guice. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

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The mysterious woman with a sorcerous lantern returns with another collection of stories--this time of her own origins! In the framing story, Tangent's Green Lantern introduces three different origin tales. In one, intrepid adventurer Lois Lane grave-robs the remains of Florida for Booster Gold, and comes face-to-face with the Sea Devils, who literally give her a new life. In another tale, Manhunter finally tracks down the war criminal Darkside and kills her, but it's a case of mistaken identity, and the real Darkside is raising hell. And finally, Green Lantern reveals her connection to Nightwing. Written by James Robinson, Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning and John Ostrander. Art by J.H. Williams III, Mick Gray, Mike Mayhew, Wade Von Grawbadger, Georges Jeanty, Drew Geraci and Ryan Sook. Cover by J.H. Williams III and Mick Gray. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

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The Flash, Plastic Man and the Spectre find that allegiances are quick to change in "Making Light of the Situation." Script by Todd Dezago. Art by Paul Pelletier and Andy Lanning. Cover by Pelletier and Lanning. Cover price $1.95.

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Meet the deadliest being ever seen on Tangent Earth! Strange visitor from the planet Gotham, a woman named Wanda arrives on Earth, hoping to find a home on a world that is not her own. But two strange sets of beings--the Beast Boys and the Element Girls--have followed her from her homeworld, and won't rest until the bizarre "Wonder Woman" is dead. Written by Peter David. Art by Angel Unzueta and Jaime Mendoza. Cover by Gene Ha. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

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Final issue. Superman, Captain Marvel Jr. and Changeling attempt to rescue the Titans from a ship bound for the H'San Natall home world in "Titans Hunt, Part 4: The End". Part 4 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Script and pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Norm Rapmund. Waverider cameo. The Atom and Joto undergo some physical changes. Jurgens/Rapmund cover. Cover price $1.95.

Something sinister is lurking in the sewers beneath New York City, and rumors of a giant alligator have attracted scores of hunters and thrill seekers to the catacombs, making it hard for the Turtles to get around undetected! To eliminate the unwelcome tourism, Leonardo sets out to trap the trespasser, only to discover that the primal predator has been stalking the Turtles all along! Written by Gary Carlson. Art by Frank Fosco and Mark Heike. Cover by Frank Fosco and Erik Larsen. B/W 24 pg. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Alan Grant. Art and cover by Steve Pugh. It is the dawn of machines. It is the doom of man. It is the day of reckoning. The wheels are set in motion for the extinction of the human race and the rise of ruthless, intelligent machines known as Terminators. But one man, John Connor, can prevent a bleak future that's already happened from ever coming to be. That means until he's erased from existence, he's the sole obsession of the Terminators. In the bleak wastes of Death Valley, CA, two of these killing machines have be sent to find Connor as a boy. But the Terminators didn't calculate the possibility of someone finding the boy first - someone with a killer's past and a score to settle. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "The Red Book!" Collects Thieves and Kings (1994-2005) #1-6. Story and art by Mark Oakley. Thieves & Kings is the story of a young thief living in a world filled with magical forests, stone cities, princesses, and dark sorceresses. This is the story of how he makes his way amid powerful events. This edition - collecting the first six issues of the ongoing series - introduces all of the characters and their world, where swashbuckling and rooftop chases are the order of the day. Critically acclaimed for both its artwork and writing, Thieves & Kings has found appeal with younger audiences, while being complex enough for a large adult following. Also contains the completed 'Katara' story from the Cerebus preview. Softcover, 154 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.50.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Shadow Book!" Collects Thieves and Kings (1994-2005) #25-36. Story and art by Mark Oakley. Follow the enigmatic Shadow Lady, as she attempts to free herself from the hold of her Dark Master. Calling forth secret and powerful magic, Soracia's war threatens to stir the Dragon Rogue himself from his ten thousand year slumber. Meanwhile the heroic young Rubel must brave many adventures. Between mermaids and pirates, and the two beautiful apprentices of the wicked witch Locumire, the boy thief faces more than his share of trouble. Though, perhaps most difficult of all, he must survive the plans and temper of his new friend, the fiery young sorceress, Heath Wingwhit! Softcover, 278 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.50.

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John Romita Jr. art for "Rough Cut" edition of Thor Heroes Return. While Dan Jergens was the writer for this comic, his scripting does not show up in this "rough cut" which is limited to a reproduction of Romita Jr.'s uninked pencil work. Apart from providing an opportunity for comic fans to see a comic in an intermediate production stage, this edition would also be helpful to aspiring comic artists who want to see how one of the best comic pros in the business works up his pencils before handing them over to an inker. Cover price $2.99.

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"God and Man!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by John Romita, Jr. And Klaus Jansen. The God of Thunder becomes acclimated to his new life as the mortal Jake Olson and all the complications that come with it. Meanwhile, Sedna, the Sea Spirit, and her titanic leviathan lay siege to Manhattan and only the Odinson has the power to stop her. Cover price $1.99.

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MATURE READERS. Cuda variant. This issue features Cuda, Lookers, Tales of the Cyberangels, and Tantrum. 60 pgs, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

MATURE READERS. Tales of the Cyberangels variant. This issue features Cuda, Lookers, Tales of the Cyberangels, and Tantrum. 60 pgs, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

MATURE READERS. Tales of the Cyberangels variant. This issue features Cuda, Lookers, Tales of the Cyberangels, and Tantrum. 60 pgs, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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MATURE READERS. Lookers variant. This issue features Cuda, Lookers, Tales of the Cyberangels, and Tantrum. 60 pgs, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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"Career Opportunities" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Mark Bagley and Scott Hanna. The T-Bolts return to the Colorado Rockies and set up a new hideaway location! But the team's planned rest is interrupted by the sudden appearance of Cyclone (from the new Masters of Evil)! After a disjointed and frustrating fight vs. Cyclone, the Thunderbolts track him to a nearby city! And once there they encounter Cyclone's teammates! And then the T-Bolts encounter defeat! What will the Crimson Cowl do with her vanquished foes? How about make them a job offer! Will the Thunderbolts join the cowl's version of the Masters of Evil? Retelling of Atlas' origin. Masters of Evil Lineup: Crimson Cowl, Cyclone, Flying Tiger, Klaw, Man-Killer, and Tiger Shark. (Note: This issue features a gatefold cover.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

All about Action Figure collecting, Xena, GI Joe, Star Wars, Big Jim Cover price $5.95.

Tomart's guide to Disney collecting, Bean Bag Characters Cover price $6.00.

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In this issue: Holy Bat-toy! Plus: Warner Bros. Bean Bags; Beast Wars; The Simpsons; Star Wars Collector Series; and Toy Story. Cover features Batman figure. Cover price $5.95.

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By Fred Van Lente and Steve Ellis. Tranquility, a member of Luna's Security Operations force, has been secretly - and illegally - assisting the Underground Railroad, a subversive organization dedicated to smuggling lunar citizens off the squalid moon colony. When the Railroad gets raided by SecOp, Tranquility and her rambunctious, talking pistol, Rodney, barely manage to evade capture. But, unbeknownst to our heroine, DNA evidence left behind at the UR's headquarters implicates her in the eyes of John Q. Public, head of SecOp. 24 pages, B/W, 6 1/2-in. x 10-in. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover by Jae Lee. Editorial by Spider Jerusalem. Year Of The Bastard, script by Warren Ellis, art by Darick Robertson and Rodney Ramos; It's election year, and a reluctant, reclusive Spider Jerusalem has sunk even deeper inside himself; Now he's more determined than ever to cover the ugly political dogfight, fulfill his book contracts, and get the hell out of the City in part 1 of the 6-part ''Year of the Bastard.'' 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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"Simple Lessons" - This special issue is co-written by Ken Flatt, winner of the TROUBLEMAKERS writing contest! Jacinda Monroe is the bomb! She runs New Brunswick High with a hip-hop flair, a basketball jones and no interest in schoolwork. Christine Helvin is a spaz. She runs from girls with a hip-hop flair. And she's a brain the size of Rhode Island. So what happens when two girls from the opposite ends of the high school social food chain get together for tutoring? A heartfelt story where both come to terms with what each of them can and cannot do. And a few patented Troublemaker twists in there as well. Written by Ken Flatt and Fabian Nicieza, with art by Jan Duursema and Dan Davis. Cover by Oscar Jimenez and Eduardo Alpuente. FC, 32 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

September 5, 1998. Returning Favorites: "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Ally McBeal," "NYPD Blue," "Spin City," "Frasier," and others; Emmy preview. Part Sarah Michelle Gellar cover. Cover price $1.49.