Deadbeats (1993) comic books

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Cover pencils by Richard Howell, inks by Ricardo Villagran. "First Blood," script and pencils by Richard Howell, inks by Ricardo Villagran; A vampire pack roams a seaside town looking for victims. 3-page preview of Soulsearchers and Company. 36 pgs., b&w. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover pencils by Richard Howell, inks by Ricardo Villagran. "They All Laughed!", script by Richard Howell, pencils by Richard Howell, inks by Ricardo Villagran; Southie and the rest of the Deadbeats put their plan to ensnare the town in motion while Dr. Ralston tries to put preventive measures against the vampires in place. 3-page preview of Phantom of Fear City. 36 pgs., b&w. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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Pawns - Written by Richard Howell. Art and Cover by Richard Howell & Ricardo Villagran. Brittany is now a spy for the vampires, Kory's usefulness has run out, and Kirby and Jo track the Deadbeats to their lair...and succeed! This is the third chapter in the ongoing story of the Deadbeats, and includes a fateful flashback which is the first clue to the full scope of the Deadbeats' sinister agenda! Plus: 3-page preview of Soulsearchers and Company by Peter David, Howell, Amanda Conner & Jim Mooney. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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River of No Return - Written by Richard Howell. Art and Cover by Richard Howell & Ricardo Villagran. As the vampiric menace to Mystic Grove escalates, the town's teenagers find themselves drowning in a wall of horror that stretches back centuries. Who are the Deadbeats, and what is their sinister plan? Dr. V.V. Ralston, vampire hunter, attempts to protect those who have come to depend on her against an onslaught of the undead! Guest-starring Soulsearchers and Company. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Pure as Hell - Written by Richard Howell. Art and Cover by Richard Howell & Ricardo Villagran. After the grisly death of the child of one of Mystic Grove's most prominent citizens, how will the populace strike back against the vampire band? Also, the return of three familiar faces fills Mason's heart with joy, and Christine Robbins' with foreboding. Dakota Kane gives a quick course in battling the undead, and for the first time -- a look at the Vampire Madonna. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Answers - Written by Richard Howell. Art by Richard Howell & Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell & Bruce Patterson. With the Deadbeats back on their nightly rampages, the only thing that can block their ghastly aims is Dakota Kane -- but can one man withstand five vicious vampires? Also, the mysterious King takes steps to contact the Deadbeats himself, and Dr. Ralston launches her own desperate plan! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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At last, the humans have the upper hand. They also have one of the Deadbeats as a prisoner. Dr. Ralston wants to know all she can about vampirism, so she can fight the undead terrors. So, she subjects her fierce captive to..."The Experiment!" By Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell and Bruce Patterson. B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

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The deadly results of last issue's experiment are in, and for the Deadbeats, the conflict has gotten very, very personal! How will the presence of the mysterious King affect the war? Find out in "Wicked Game!" By Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell and Bruce Patterson. B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

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The Deadbeats' showdown with the King has raised the stakes--and quite a few hackles! The fearsome foursome lose the conflict, but they've determined that none of the humans will survive to gloat. If you think you know what's coming, prepare yourself for the most unexpected death of all, in the most frightening issue yet, as "The Worst Happens." By Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

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Remains to be Seen! - Written by Richard Howell. Art by Richard Howell & Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell & Bruce Patterson. Finally, the humans track one of the vampire marauders to its lair -- unfortunately, it's not one of the Deadbeats, nor one of the King's minions. It's Brittany Bove versus the vampire hunters! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Nocturnes - Written by Richard Howell. Art by Richard Howell & Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell & Bruce Patterson. The Deadbeats' appointed time approaches, and the three-way war between them, the vampire hunters, and the King comes to a climax. The Silent Ones speak! The unexpected death of a vampire! All the themes of the past eleven issues come together in a dark, deadly melody! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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The Demi-Monde - Written by Richard Howell. Art by Richard Howell & Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell & Bruce Patterson. The aftermath of the three-way war has left the vampires reeling, with one group all but destroyed, and Southie having to bear the horrible consequences of the fate of his loved one. Also, a terrible trip to the outer circles of Hell, and a new beginning for the Collier Family! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Menacing figures are coming to Kirby Collie in his dreams, and they're familiar faces. Dodger's quest to reform the Deadbeats takes a deadly turn in "New Ways to Dream," the latest chapter in the second big story arc in America's new vampire epic. By Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell and Bruce Patterson. B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

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Cry of the Undead Orpheus - Written by Richard Howell. Art by Richard Howell & Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell & Bruce Patterson. Kirby has a close encounter with a new enemy; Dr. Ralston and Dakota Kane initiate the next phase in the war against the vampires; and Southie's pilgrimage through Hell threatens to destroy him...and the object of his quest! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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The Horse You Rode in On - Written by Richard Howell. Art by Richard Howell & Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell & Bruce Patterson. Exiled vampires Martine and Colleen have one last chance to return to the dimension of dreams, but it will cost Dodger more than he ever expected to lose! Also, Buck's plans to destroy the Colliers moves forward, and Southie's quest through Hell comes to a sudden, unexpected end! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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The vampires have staged a major resurgence in Fear City, and the supernatural hunters have to make a major campaign to battle them. Plus, more on the Collier Curse, as Dr. Ralston unravels the cause of Ginny's psychosis and Buck's plan is uncovered by an unexpected witness. By Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell and Bruce Patterson. B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

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As the vampire's attacks cause havoc and ruin among Mystic Grove's leading citizens, Mason Collier experiences his initiation into the undead--with the task of killing a friend! Meanwhile, Kirby and Ho's happy family is threatened by Buck Hardy, and a new vampire enters the scene. By Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell and Bruce Patterson. B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

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Love Among the Ruins - Written by Richard Howell. Art by Richard Howell & Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell & Bruce Patterson. Summer heat has put romance and sex on the minds of all Fear City couples, with some steamy and surprising pairings. One of these pairings has a direct impact on the class-action suit brought against Mayor Southland, and one of the couples might not be able to maintain their ardor when their tryst is interrupted by the creature that Buck Hardy brought to town! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Another vampire has appeared in Fear City, and this one is totally out of control, owing nothing to Dodger or Hermano! He wants only to drain as many humans as he can. His target: Dr. Ralston's lab, where he faces an unprepared V.V. and Dr. Powell in a bloody showdown. Also, Buck Hardy's secret is discovered in a surprise twist and Christine and Lara face off over Frank. By Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

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Out from God and Bliss - Written by Richard Howell. Art by Richard Howell & Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell & Bruce Patterson. The paths of the Collier brothers cross again, in what must be another piece in the master plan of Mason Collier's new liege, King Hermano, master of vampires! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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The Deadbeats want to prey on humanity, but Southie and Brittany just want to be left alone--by everyone. Their quest leads them into pitched battle for the right to determine their own eternal, undead future. Also, Dr. Ralston makes a shocking discovery, Kirby has a fateful encounter with an old enemy, and Roslyn finds important evidence about the soulsnatcher. By Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell and Steve Leialoha. B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

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Ridin' on the Rim! - Written by Richard Howell. Art by Richard Howell & Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell & Bruce Patterson. The Deadbeats are but three and the group's falling apart at the seams as Dodger's trauma escalates into a frightening state. Also, Christine suffers another terror and the horror of the Soul-Snatcher is finally witnessed by Dr. Ralston's band of vampire hunters! All this and the latest on Mason and Hermano's plan, and Brittany and Southie's honeymoon! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Snap, Crackle, and...Dad! - Written by Richard Howell. Art by Richard Howell & Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell & Jim Mooney. Unleashed at last, the Soul-Snatcher cuts a swath through the town's defenses, and both human and vampire are at risk. The monster's first chosen victims are...Kirby Collier and Jo Isles. Also, Grandmother Collier has a reunion with vampire Mason, and a face from the past makes contact with the Collier family! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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The entire town bands together to neutralize the Soul-Snatcher, before the crazed creature destroys them all--human and vampire alike! See the consequences of the uneasy alliance between Hermano and Dr. Ralston's anti-vampire forces. The fate of Buck! Dodger's destruction! Plus, the fallout from the latest addition to the Collier family. By Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell and Bruce Patterson. B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

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The Southland Family Saga - Written by Richard Howell. Art by Richard Howell & Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell & Steve Leialoha. Deadbeats' new format of single-subject "theme" issues begins here! This is the time for new readers to latch on, with the full story of the tensions and terrors that produced Southie, the surly, savage vampire who's also the mayor's son! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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BURYING DODGER - Martine and Colleen face a major housekeeping problem: how to dispose of the body of Dodger, their group's now-destroyed leader. It seems something always interferes with their efforts, whether it's Kirby's and Jo's tryst, Dakota Kane's training exercises, or King Hermano's mystic dabbling into alternate time-bands. What's a bloodthirsty sister-act to do? By Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

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Kirby Collier's prodigal father Adam is a dealer in forbidden antiquities, some of which have arcane powers. Maybe Dad can help get rid of the warring camps of vampires...or will his unleashing more rogue magical forces only cause more terror? Desperate times call for desperate measures, so don't be surprised if they try it anyway! By Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell and Steve Leialoha. B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

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RECONSTRUCTING DEADBEATS - The vampire duo of Martine and Colleen--armed with the strange new powers they got from Dracula--returns to Mystic Grove intent on recruiting new members for their ghostly group. By Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell and Steve Leialoha. B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

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As Adam Collier strives to return to Mystic Grove with the Dagger of Deliverance, his way is barred by an offshoot tribe of degenerate vampire freaks. Meanwhile, Dr. Ralston and Kirby go underground to confront King Hermano. It's all in "The Hills are Undead!" By Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell and Bob Wiacek. B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

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The Deadbeats' ranks return to the full four, with yesterday's victims becoming tonight's vampire partners. Nico and Caffrey prowl alongside the gleeful Colleen and Martine--but what about the semi-dead creature that's stalking all four of them? Find out in "The Deadbeats of Danger Street!" By Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell and Steve Leialoha. B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

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Mason's never known a more important--and frightening--night than this one, his initiation into the secrets of the undead. Also, how does the mysterious vampire "alternative time-line" figure into the king's plans? Find out here! By Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell and Steve Leialoha. B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

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A troupe of TV horror hosts visits Mystic Grove, but they're not prepared for the real terrors of the town known as "Fear City." Guest-starring M'sleu Phanteau and Elvira's rival Spooky Suzie, it's the lead-up to our most shocking issue ever! Don't miss "Carnival of Goals" by Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran, with a three-ringer of a cover by Howell and Steve Leialoha. B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

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As HorrorFest begins, TV horror hosts from around the country gather in Mystic Grove to oversee the carnival--but lurking behind the scenes, a grotesquely disfigured vampire seeks the only person who might be able to restore him--his grieving wife. Don't miss "Hallowed Ground" by Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

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HorrorFest turns out to be aptly named, as shocking deaths mount. Nico and Caffrey are seized by their killing madness, Adam makes a heart-wrenching discovery about his son Mason, and Mac's plot against Kathryn comes to a chilling peak. If you think you're strong enough, you won't miss "Cliffhanger!" by Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran, with a nail-biter of a cover by Howell and Steve Leialoha. B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

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In the wake of the shocking deaths that marked HorrorFest, the characters take stock of their lives and unlives. For the Deadbeats, it's their lasted campaign of fear; for Southie and Brittany, it's the triumph of eternal love. And for the humans, it's a surprising panoply of dreams and desires. Don't miss the poignant coda called "Yearnings!" By Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. B&W Cover price $2.50.

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Getting raided by vampires can really take the wind out of a man's sails, so to let off steam, a bunch of Fear City guys strut off into the night to do "guy stuff" until their revels are interrupted by the violent Southie, off on a tear of his own. It's all in "Guys' Night Out." By Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell and Steve Leialoha. B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

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When the mayor's wife went over the cliff, it scotched his chances to stay in office. Now the real culprits are revealed: the ones who plotted to gain control of the vampire-plagued town. Also, the fourth membership slot in the Deadbeats appears to be taken--but vampires Martine and Colleen will be sorry about the results! It all happens in "Dark Dealings!" By Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell and Steve Leialoha. B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

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A wraith of roiling energy has been possessing select Fear City denizens for months. Now its secret is revealed, along with the reason for its vendetta against the marauding vampire band known as the Deadbeats. Will they survive its brutal attack--or will their fate be decided by King Hermano? It's all in "Dodging the Bullet!" by Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran, with a monstrously good cover by Howell and Steve Leialoha. B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

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Now that the shambling zombie-creature has become the Deadbeats' fifth member, the vampire band's full strength is pitted against an attempt by Father Gutierrez to exorcise their evil spirits from Fear City. It's all in "A Matter of Faith!" By Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell and Steve Leialoha. Cover price $2.50.

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After Life - Beyond Death - Written by Richard Howell. Art by Richard Howell & Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell & Nick Cardy. The mystery villain's been revealed - but the true terror of the 'House of Fiends' has only just begun! Everyone trapped inside - human and undead - becomes a victim. Which star-crossed couple's happiness will be destroyed forever? The heartbreaking answer is in this issue! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Passion Play! - By David, Richard Howell & Steve Leialoha. The latest Deadbeat stalks with the group, but there is no joy in the event. Likewise, the latest addition to the vampire hunters has a personal interest in making sure that Southie pays for his crimes against Boelyn Bove and her daughter. Also, the bat cultists' full-scale attack against adventurer Adam Collier prompts a horrible realization about Adam's long-missing wife! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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A Cult Above the Rest - Written by Richard Howell. Art by Richard Howell & Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell & Steve Leialoha. The lurking bat-cultists strike -- and both Adam Collier and Dakota Kane are their targets! Also, the vampires' recent kills prompt Mayor Riggs to enact a bizarre new law, and the strange secret of the Contessa is revealed! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Get Out of Dodge - Written by Richard Howell. Art by Richard Howell & Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell & Al Milgrom. Dracula leads the Deadbeats now, and they're following his plan to eliminate the pretender vampire king, Hermano. None of this sits well with Dodger, the group's former leader, though, and he's determined to break the stranglehold that the world's most famous undead menace has over his old comrades! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Upheavals! - Written by Richard Howell. Art by Richard Howell & Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell & Steve Leialoha. The vampire Southie's got a secret...and he's keeping it bound and terrified in a cave by the beach! Meanwhile, government forces move into Mystic Grove to take charge of the initiative against the undead, while the holidays bring several town residents surprising news about their missing loved ones! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Restless Spirits! - By Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell & Steve Leialoha. Two women have been transformed into vampires...and each of them has her own undead agenda! Plus, Brittany and Manny's baby demonstrates strange powers! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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By Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell & Louis Lachance. Ghostly lights in the night menace a troupe of homeless men, and their only savior is...Hermano, King of the Vampires? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Mixed Messages! - By Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell & Steve Leialoha. Southie and Brittany's undead bliss is marred by Britt's bizarre personality shifts, while vampire Tina's mission to kill her brother hits a snag. Meanwhile, Hermano's otherworldly encounter will change the fate of Fear City forever! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Shocks! - By Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell & Steve Leialoha. Dr. Ralston and Hermano the Vampire King restore their alliance; Dakota and Christine mount an inter-dimensional rescue effort; and Dracula orders the destruction of one of his own! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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One Moment in Time! - By Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell & Louis Lachance. The Deadbeats recruit a new menace into their ranks; Hanson's attempt to lift Nico's curse yields horrifying results; and moments before the bands of time unravel, Dracula's vengeance strikes down his most hated enemy! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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World of Vampires! - By Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell & Steve Leialoha. Kirby Collier finds himself adrift in a sea of familiar faces -- horrible counterparts of his closest friends and relatives, here the vampire rulers of a brutal society in which humans are bred for their blood! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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A Dark and Dismal Fate! - By Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell & Louis Lachance. Plunged into an awful alternate future in which monsters have overtaken Mystic Grove, Kirby Collier allies himself with the grown-up children of his friends -- and his own twins -- to oppose the evil intruders! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Hot Fun in Someone's Time! - By Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell & Louis Lachance. Finally, Kirby returns to his own time-band, unfortunately, too far back -- to his parents' wild youth! More importantly, will Adam and Rachel live long enough to create Kirby -- with the town's first vampire targeting them for death? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Despite Kirby's sacrifice, the destruction of all that is, was, and ever shall be looms over both the living and the undead of Fear City. Ultimately, King Hermano must stand alone to defeat the creature that consumes time-bands, in "Chronovore!", this arc's concluding chapter, by Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell and Lachance. B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

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Years ago, Erik Powell's Med School roommate entered into a demon's bargain for wealth and success. Now the cost has become more frightful than he knew. Can Drs. Powell and Ralston save his soul, or will the attempt destroy them all? Find out in "Double Jeopardy" by Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell and Lachance. B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

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Bloodline! - By Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell & Jim Mooney. Finally, the secret behind exorcist Randall Hanson's mysterious mission to Fear City is revealed -- plus his shocking connection to one of the vampire kings -- and the Deadbeats emerge horrifyingly worse for it! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.