Comic books November 2000

Envelope containing four plates featuring art used as samples for a proposed Sunday comics strip that never materialized. 17" x 11", B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Story and art by Koh Kawarajima. 36 pages, B&W, Adults Only. Cover price $2.95.

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WRITTEN BY TODD DEZAGO; ART BY ETHAN VAN SCIVER AND BARBARA KAALBERG; COVER BY VAN SCIVER AND WAYNE FAUCHER In stores September 13. "Mercury Falling" reaches its shattering conclusion! How will Bart react to the traumatic events of the past few issues? The answers unfold here, in the most emotional, shocking and daring Impulse story to date! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

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"dogs of war" part 7 cover by ron garney PAUL JENKINS/ron garney/sal buscema The conclusion to "Dogs Of War"! The Hulk runs head-on into the forces of Ryker?and learns the secret that has driven his opponent! It's all-out carnage in the most secret of government installations! Plus: Doc Samson?and the revenge of General Ross! "If you abandoned INCREDIBLE HULK... you really owe it to yourself to come back again. Paul Jenkin's take on the green-skinned goliath is every bit as fascinating as Peter David's?and his plots are strong enough to have you eagerly awaiting the next issue to see what happens. It's true?Hulk a smash!" -Cliff Biggers, Comic Shop News FC Cover price $2.25.

Add to cart Very Fine $12.00

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Say You Want a Revolution!" NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. Collects Invisibles (1994-1996 1st Series) #1-8.

Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Steve Yeowell, Jill Thompson, and Dennis Cramer.

Throughout history, a secret society called the Invisibles, who count among their number Lord Byron and Percy Shelley, work against the forces of order that seek to repress humanity's growth. In this first collection, the Invisibles latest recruit, a teenage lout from the streets of London, must survive a bizarre, mind-altering training course before being projected into the past to help enlist the Marquis de Sade.

Softcover, 208 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $19.75

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Counting to None!" Collects Invisibles (1997-1999 2nd Series) #5-13.

Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Phil Jimenez and John Stokes.

The exploits of the secret society of anarchists continue. This collection includes the groundbreaking stories "Time Machine Go," "Sensitive Criminals," "American Death Camp," and "And We're All Police Men."

Softcover, 240 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $16.00

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Kissing Mr. Quimper!" Collects Invisibles (1997-1999 2nd Series) #14-22.

Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Phil Jimenez and John Stokes.

In the sixth volume of the INVISIBLES collection, the group of freedom fighters must deal with the aftermath of their battle with the Hand of Glory. But as the Invisibles look to rest and regroup, they soon discover that this fight had far greater effects than their physical casualties. With King Mob growing even more violent and their leader Ragged Robin continuing to hide many secrets, the Invisibles find themselves dealing with time distortions, secret government installations, and their own warped pasts as they try to uncover the truth about the mind-controlling dwarf called Quimper.

Softcover, 224 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $19.99.

cover by jamal igle & rich perrotta. Jay faerber/jamal igle/rich perrotta.? THE SCOOP: Everyone's kung-fu fighting in this all-new adventure of mutant mania and martial arts mayhem! ? THE STORY: Danny Rand is hot on the trail of Junzo Moto, the young ninja that stole away the power of the Iron Fist! Meanwhile, Wolverine is investigating the recent resurgence of Hand activity in Tokyo?where Junzo is attempting to bring about the return of the supernatural city of K'un Lun! Sad to see NEW WARRIORS go? That series' creative team continues a story from that book?and HEROES FOR HIRE?right here! ? THE FORMAT: Each issue of this three-issue limited series is 32 pages, with ads. FC (1 of 3) Cover price $2.99.

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cover by aletha martinez JOE QUESADA & frank tieri/ paul ryan/rob hunter Tony Stark attends a party for the mega-rich where everyone in attendance is granted super-human abilities! How does the mysterious Dr. Power hand out the juice?and does his presence signify an even bigger threat to the entire Marvel Universe? Probably, since this issue leads into next month's MAXIUMUM SECURITY event! "Book Of The Month: IRON MAN" - Wizard FC Cover price $2.25.

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cover by bob layton david michelenie/bob layton Tony Stark vs. James Rhodes... to the death?! What's causing Iron Man's irrational behavior?and will Rhodey live to find out? "This series... has the nostalgic comfort of a favorite old shirt. As another step in Marvel's reconnection with its past, it's a good comic book and part of a welcome trend." -Comic Buyer's Guide FC (3 of 4) Cover price $2.99.

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An unprecedented examination of Kirby's 1980s Career including his work on: Captain Victory, Silver Star, Hunger Dogs, Super Powers and more; Special Animation Portfolio; Interview with superstar writer Alan Moore about his Kirby influences; Jack's nephew Robert Katz talks about his duties as co-trustee of the Kirby estate; Kirby As A Genre; Storyboards from the Fantastic Four Animated Series; Unpublished Art including published pages Before They Were Inked; And Much More!! Cover price $5.95.

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WRITTEN BY MARK MILLAR; ART BY JOHN MCCREA AND JAMES HODGKINS; COVER BY MCCREA In stores September 20. 1951: There is an egg in a temple in Tibet, worshipped by the people, guarded day and night by Buddhist monks. When the egg is stolen during the Communist invasion, it's up to Jenny Sparks to retrieve it. After all, who knows what ? or who ? will someday hatch from that egg? FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 5) Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART BY DUSTIN NGUYEN AND DEREK FRIDOLFS; COVER BY JASON PEARSON In stores September 27. Backlash's daughter explores her reasons for adopting a new secret identity in a very different miniseries. It's a day unlike any other for 20-year-old Jodi Slayton, who must figure out why she has become the leather-wearing vigilante known as Jet. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 4) Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART AND COVER BY BRYAN HITCH AND PAUL NEARY. Bryan Hitch and Paul Neary join Mark Waid to form the new JLA creative team! As the Leaguers struggle to adjust to the changes caused by kicking out a core member of the team last issue, they find themselves facing the haunting menace of the immortal Queen of Fables! Will the pared-down JLA be able to stand against her and her nightmarish influence? FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

Add to cart Near Mint $36.00

1st printing.

Story and Art by Christopher Moeller.

In order to take down an ultimate evil, Wonder Woman must first take down her teammates in the Justice League. Has the Amazing Amazon committed the ultimate betrayal, or is she saving the lives of Earth's greatest heroes?

Hardcover, 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $34.00

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Dynamic Forces Edition Signed and Remarked by Christopher Moeller

1st printing.

Story and Art by Christopher Moeller.

In order to take down an ultimate evil, Wonder Woman must first take down her teammates in the Justice League. Has the Amazing Amazon committed the ultimate betrayal, or is she saving the lives of Earth's greatest heroes?

Hardcover, 112 pages, full color.

NOTE: Limited to 99 copies. May or may NOT include certificate of authenticity.

Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

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Add to cart Fine $6.00

WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART AND COVER BY MIKE MCKONE AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI ELSEWORLDS. In an Elseworld where Clark Kent has lead a clandestine group of super-heroes against super-villains for some thirty years, brash new members of the team threaten to undo all the Man of Steel has tried to accomplish. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (1 OF 2) Cover price $5.95.

1st printing. By Charles Schultz. Collecting 50 years of holiday comics with the Peanuts! Hardcover, 6-in. x 6-in., 120 pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages Cover price $5.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

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WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY STEPHEN SADOWSKI AND MICHAEL BAIR; COVER BY ALAN DAVIS AND MARK FARMER Injustice Be Done, Part 1 of 5. Johnny Sorrow and a more-deadly-than-ever Injustice Society return to exact their revenge on the JSA! Black Adam, Shiv and the mystery speedster known as Rival have joined the JSA, but do any of them suspect the horror of Sorrow's ultimate plan? FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $4.00

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $4.00

Volume 3 - Issue 71 (#174)

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by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey "The Case of the Real-Gone Pest!": It's a Jughead story of a different stripe when he learns his epidemic sneezing fits are caused by the mere thought of being in Trula Twyst's presence! But when Trula's mom reports her missing, Jughead feels responsible. He sets out to clear his conscious by finding his nemesis ? even if it means clearing his sinuses in the process! "Rare Scare": Complaining that the Booster Club's Halloween Haunted House wasn't scary at all, Reggie announces he has nerves of steel. A boast which Jughead is more than happy to disprove! "On the Nose": Jughead can be quite an aloof character, even to his closest friends. But this story presents a revealing look at Jughead by someone who knows him better than most, as his nose presents a ?running' commentary! FC, 32pg Cover price $1.99.

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by Various If you think Archie gets into trouble on his own, check out the action when he teams up with Jughead! Featuring new stories and classic tales by various talents, including Henry Scarpelli, Stan Goldberg, and Dan DeCarlo. Digest, FC Cover price $2.19.

by Various It's double-decker sandwiches and double-trouble as the irrepressible Jughead tilts the laugh-o-meter in this uproarious collection of new stories and classic tales by various talents, including Dan DeCarlo, Stan Goldberg, and Henry Scarpelli. Digest, FC Cover price $3.19.

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Story by David Mack. Art and cover by Rick Mays. The story of Scarab, the masked female assassin introduced in the Kabuki series. Scarab tries to escape from the Yakuza after a hit gone wrong; Yukio and Keiko discover that the adult-film director Shunga is more ambitious than they thought. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Operation Olympic. Story, art and cover by Ted Nomura. Sometimes listed as Families of Altered Wars #79. In Ted Nomuras alternate-history World War II, the war lasted until 1946, and the Allies were forced to make a land invasion of Japan due to a lack of the nuclear option. Operation Olympic, the invasion of Kyushu, Japan, begins in November 1945. But the Allied invasion force faces pocket kamikazes flown by schoolboys, women and old men holding spears, mini-subs, and the Fukuryus (Crouching Dragons) - kamikaze frogmen armed with sea mines. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Good girls never looked so naughty - or well-armed! Kiss of Death Volume 1 contains many full-color works by Rich Larson and Steve Fastner, documenting the exquisite airbrush technique of their paintings. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

The Six-Million Hit-Point Man. Story, art and cover by Jolly R. Blackburn. A solid example of how clever writing can compensate for simplified art in comics. The lives and real-world concerns of a group of gamers are revealed by their wacky interplay around the fantasy gaming table. Til Death Do Us Part; My Grubby Little Friend; Why Didnt You Say So?; One-Two Punches; Heavens to Merga-Troll!; GameVine; Critical Mass; Summon Web Scryer; Off the Shelf; Disks of Wondrous Power; Tales from the Table; Brians Small Press Picks; Parting Shots. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Add to cart Very Fine $3.50

Add to cart Very Fine $3.50

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Knights of the Dinner Table (1994- ) #7-9 with extra features. Includes the stories "The Snack Run", "The Guns of August", "Turn 54" and extensive character biographies. Knights of the Dinner Table is the longest running comic on the subject of games ever! Though B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave and Sara may play different characters in different games, their personalities always shine through. KoDT also features articles for gamers from a gamer's perspective. A hilarious and hysterical slice of (fantasy) life in strips and a wonderful celebration of the gaming culture. Softcover, 64 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.50

Volume 7 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Knights of the Dinner Table (1994- ) #19-21 with extra features. Includes approximately 20 pages of new material. That's almost like getting an extra KotDT issue for free! Softcover (Saddle Stitched/Stapled), 96 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.

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Army of Hackmasters parody cover. Story by Brian Jelke, David S. Kenzer, Jolly R. Blackburn, Manny Vega, and Steve Johansson. Art and cover by Manny Vega. Another spinoff from the original cult strip Knights of the Dinner Table, with heroes battling across a fantasy world as played by a group of role-playing geeks in the real world. In the tradition of Heroes Reborn, the heroes are reborn as dark versions of themselves: Kevlar the evil Demon Mage, Stubby the Vampire Lord, Steve the Werewolf King, and Lefty the Walking Corpse. Also featuring a Knights of the Dinner Table back-up story. Anti-Heroes Reborn; An Ounce of Prevention. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

18+ Only. 36 Pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $6.40

1st printing. Collects Alice Cooper: The Last Temptation (1994 Marvel) #1-3. Written by Neil Gaiman. Art and cover by Michael Zulli. Steven is afraid. Afraid of ghost stories, afraid of growing up...just afraid. That is, until he meets the mysterious Showman and his Theatre of the Real. Steven takes a ticket and watches the show on a dare, but getting out of the performance will be harder than he ever imagined. And then Steven learns what it is to be truly afraid. Neil Gaiman, internationally acclaimed and bestselling writer of both prose fiction (Neverwhere, Stardust) and graphic novels (The Sandman, Signal to Noise) and Eisner nominated artist Michael Zulli (The Sandman, Creatures of the Night) are the creators of this dark and brooding morality tale. This new black and white hardcover edition of The Last Temptation is the latest addition to Dark Horse's proud and growing library of Neil Gaiman hardcovers. Originally published as part of the short-lived Marvel Music line of the early ë90s, Zulli's lush and beautiful duoshade artwork is now showcased in a new format for this stunning second edition. Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 104 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

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by Various The timeless high-school hijinx of the entire Riverdale gang are highlighted in this hilarious collection of new stories and classic tales by Henry Scarpelli, Stan Goldberg, Dan DeCarlo, and more! Digest, FC Cover price $2.19.

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WRITTEN BY DAN JOLLEY, TONY HARRIS AND RAY SNYDER; ART BY DUSTY ABELL AND JIM ROYAL; PAINTED COVER BY HARRIS The supernatural struggle reaches its unexpected conclusion! As the final confrontation plays out on the grounds of a ruined British castle, Holy Grayle's destiny and the secrets of Hank's haunted past are revealed. When the foul rulers of the Decayed Ones burst into Earth's dimension, the ultimate battle of good versus evil and grace versus atrocity explodes, with our hallowed soldiers struggling for the planet's survival. FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 5) Cover price $2.50.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by S. W. Park. The ultimate clash between virtue and evil! It is believed that there are Eight Dragon Gods protecting our world. The Eight Dragon Gods of virtue represent the eight basic elements of earth, water, mountain, thunder, wind, fire, soil, lake, and sky! It was also believed the one who seeks to rule the world must awaken the power of at least one of the Dragon Gods... So in order to conquer the world, the emperor of the Dark Realm, Asura, seeks to awaken the sacred Eight Dragon Gods. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 174 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

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WRITTEN BY BEN RAAB; ART AND COVER BY MICHAEL LARK In stores September 20. The lavishly illustrated Silver Age adventure of Hawkman and Hawkgirl concludes! Midway City faces destruction from the Hawks' climactic confrontation with the fallen Thanagarian entity Thasaro. How will our heroes triumph? And how will their relationship to Earth ? and each other ? be changed by the outcome? Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (3 OF 3) Cover price $4.95.

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WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART BY MICHAEL ZULLI AND VINCE LOCKE; PAINTED COVER BY PHIL HALE Part 2 of an all-new 4-part story showcasing Hal Jordan as the new Spectre! The new Spectre at last faces Caul, a man who will do anything to escape his predestined death at the hands of the Spirit of Wrath. Marshalling considerable psychic talents, Caul magnifies all of Hal's fears and doubts...with shocking results. How will the mighty Spectre survive being tormented by every ravaged soul his astral powers ever condemned? FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

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WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART AND COVER BY OLIVIER COIPEL AND LANNING In stores September 6. While trying to deal with the problems that unfolded last issue, the lost Legionnaires discover a planet that holds a mystery only Ultra Boy can piece together. However, he may not get the chance to do so when he, Monstress and Umbra meet opposition from the planet's champion...Singularity! FC, 32 PG. (7 OF 12) Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart Very Fine $9.60

Add to cart Fine $7.20

Add to cart Fine $7.20

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Marlaine Maddux. Art by Courtney Huddleston. Take an amazing adventure with the magical creatures that lives bel;ow the surface of Loch Ness. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 13-in., 56 pages, full color. All Ages. Cover price $17.95.

Vol. 45, #5. The Newspaper of the Science Fiction Field. This issue: Ben Bova - Molding the Future; Chicago - Worldcon Reports; Linda Nagata - Moving Forward; Complete Hugo Voting. Cover features Ben Bova and Linda Nagata. Cover price $4.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $20.00

Add to cart Fine $13.00

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Flute of the Fallen Tiger!"

Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley.

Join renegade samurai Itto Ogami and his infant son, Daigoro, in five more adventures on the dark road to Hell. What do three mysterious Shogunate assassins, a street entertainer, and the crests of the dead have in common? 'The Baby Cart Wolf' continues his dealing of death for gold and encounters one ronin who is bent on putting a stop to his journey. Will he succeed?

Follow the monthly adventures of Lone Wolf and Cub, one of the true classics of comics literature, available in America for the first time in over a decade!

Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 320 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Cover by David Alvarez & Mike DeCarlo. Stories by Dan Slott, Frank Strom, Barry Liebmann, Mike DeCarlo and Brett Koth. Art by Neal Sternecky, Howard Simpson, John Costanza, Mike Kazaleh, Brian Garvey and Mike DeCarlo. Elmer battles with Bugs' phone service in "Reach Out and Bug Someone"! Plus, Porky appears on a quiz show that Daffy is the host of in "So You Want A Million Bucks, Eh?" Meanwhile, Yosemite Sam stars in "Goldyrobber and the Three Bears"! And Sylvester and Tweety star in "Remote Rage"! Also: Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner in the 1-pager "Danger Line"! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $1.99.

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WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS; COVER BY DUNCAN FEGREDO In stores September 6. Part 2 of the 4-part "The House of Windowless Rooms." Lucifer continues his journey through the Japanese Underworld to reclaim his wings and regain his power. As a guest of the Divine Izanami, the Queen of Death, Lucifer might well expect to be treated as demonic royality. Instead, he is locked in mortal combat with Izanami's minions, who are desperate to prevent Lucifer from regaining his lost wings. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.