Comic books January 1985

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Haunt of Fear (1950) #15-17 [#1-3] and Haunt of Fear (1950-1954 EC Comics) #4-6. Golden Age tales of horror hosted by the Old Witch, Vault-Keeper, and the infamous Crypt-Keeper. Featuring stories by Gardner Fox, Harry Harrison, Al Feldstein, Jack Davis and Wally Wood. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 172 pages, B&W. NOTE: Originally only available in the Complete EC Library Slipcase Set.

Add to cart Near Mint $72.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Haunt of Fear (1950-1954 EC Comics) #7-11. Golden Age tales of horror hosted by the Old Witch, Vault-Keeper, and the infamous Crypt-Keeper. Featuring stories by Gardner Fox, Harry Harrison, Al Feldstein, Jack Davis and Wally Wood. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 144 pages, B&W. NOTE: Originally only available in the Complete EC Library Slipcase Set.

Add to cart Near Mint $72.00

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Haunt of Fear (1950-1954 EC Comics) #12-17. Golden Age tales of horror hosted by the Old Witch, Vault-Keeper, and the infamous Crypt-Keeper. Featuring stories by Gardner Fox, Harry Harrison, Al Feldstein, Jack Davis and Wally Wood. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 172 pages, B&W. NOTE: Originally only available in the Complete EC Library Slipcase Set.

Add to cart Near Mint $72.00

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Haunt of Fear (1950-1954 EC Comics) #18-22. Golden Age tales of horror hosted by the Old Witch, Vault-Keeper, and the infamous Crypt-Keeper. Featuring stories by Graham Ingels, Ray Bradbury, Jack Davis, Jack Kamen, and E. Nelson Bridwell. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 144 pages, B&W. NOTE: Originally only available in the Complete EC Library Slipcase Set.

Add to cart Very Fine $59.00

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Haunt of Fear (1950-1954 EC Comics) #23-28. Golden Age tales of horror hosted by the Old Witch, Vault-Keeper, and the infamous Crypt-Keeper. Featuring stories by Otto Binder, Carl Wessler,, Graham Ingels, Jack Kamen and Jack Davis. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 172 pages, B&W. NOTE: Originally only available in the Complete EC Library Slipcase Set.

Vintage supermarket tabloid magazine full of high profile true crime stories of the FBI and the CIA, some with testimonials from those involved in, or close to the cases themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 66 pages, B&W. Recommended for ages 16+.

The adult illustrated fantasy magazine. Cover art by Gaetano Liberatore. Triton, script and art by Daniel Torres. An Author in Search of Six Characters, script and art by Milo Manara. A Scene from the Divine Comedy, script and art by Beppe Madaudo. The Walls of Samaris, script by Benoit Peeters, art by Francois Schuiten. Meets the Toast of Europe starring Tex Arcana, script and art by John Findley. The Hunting Party, script by Pierre Christin, art by Enki Bilal. Crabs, script and art by Adam Kubert. Marlowskitz, script by Riccardo Buroni, art by Ugo Bertotti. Bone Voyage starring El Borbah, script and art by Charles Burns. Sax Blues, script by Peter Smith, art by Gaetano Liberatore. Rock Opera, script and art by Rod Kierkegaard, Jr. Jan, 1985, issue 94. 100 pgs. Cover price $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart Fine $10.00

Add to cart Fine $12.00

Add to cart Very Good $8.00

DC Science Fiction Graphic Novel Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Based on the story by Robert Bloch (author of Psycho). Adapted by Robert Loren Fleming. Art by Keith Giffen, Greg Theakston, and Bill Wray. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz.

"Would you go to Hell for $100,000?" asks Professor Keith. "Brother," replies fantasy writer Roberts, "just show me the money and tell me when the next train leaves." So begins the gruesome tale of three people who raise the devil and, in doing so, raise their own Hell on Earth. This horrific graphic novel is adapted from a tale by Robert Bloch, and the creative team brings each speck of delicious terror to life! Don't miss this tale of evil and irresistible temptation!

"Hell on Earth" originally appeared in Weird Tales (1923-1954 Pulp 1st Series) Vol. 36 #4.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $5.95.

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Add to cart Good $2.50

Full Colour Picture Strip Adventure: Book 1 - 1st printing. Donald Duck along with Uncle Scrooge and their nephews, Huey, Louie, and Duey, head to the mountains for adventure, or should we say mis-adventure. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. All Ages NOTE: These were published in the UK by London Editions Limited.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The Howling III: Echoes!" By Gary Brandner. They are man. And they are beast. Once again they stalk the night, eyes aflame, teeth flashing in vengeance. Malcolm is the young one. He must choose between the familiar way of the human and the seductive howling of the wolf. Those who share his blood want to make him one of them. Those who fear him want him dead. Only one woman and one man want to help him. Even though they can't believe their ears. Or their eyes. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 254 pages, Text Only.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $5.49

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $5.49

Milton Knights edgy spoof of funny-animal comics, or fairy tales for adults. Hugo the cat becomes a cartoonist, and quickly gets in over his head. Story, art and cover by Milton Knight. Black and white; 32 pages. Mature readers. Cover price $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Volume 26 - 1st printing. Highlight of the year's best illustration. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., full color.

Featuring 3 tales starring Dr. Fate - Cover by Walt Simonson - "This Immortal Destiny!" Written by Paul Levitz. Art by Joe Staton and Mike Nasser. Includes a Golden Age Classic starring Doctor Fate by Gardner Fox and Hal Sherman. And "Dr. Fate!' Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Walt Simonson. Can the Golden Gladiator defeat a creature who has almost limitless strength and the support of a god? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Crossroads: Part 4 of 14 - "Growing up is Hard to Do!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Gerry Talaoc. Enslaved on a world ruled by sword and sorcery, the Hulk finds that all his power is as nothing here. As sides are taken and armies gather for the final battle, what will the Green Goliath's role be? 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Canadian edition. Hulk in Exile 4 of 14 - "Growing up is Hard to Do!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Gerry Talaoc. Enslaved on a world ruled by sword and sorcery, the Hulk finds that all his power is as nothing here. As sides are taken and armies gather for the final battle, what will the Green Goliath's role be? 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $8.30

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $8.80

Add to cart Very Good $6.40

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Hulk in Exile 4 of 14 - "Growing up is Hard to Do!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Gerry Talaoc. Enslaved on a world ruled by sword and sorcery, the Hulk finds that all his power is as nothing here. As sides are taken and armies gather for the final battle, what will the Green Goliath's role be? 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

1st printing. By Harold Johnson and D&M Kauth. From the producers of Dungeons & Dragons comes Indiana Jones Judge's Survival Pack Official Game Accessory. Includes an adventure; information on goodguys, badguys, animals and weapons; maps, and pop-up game pieces. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 16 pages, B&W.

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The Infinitors take on the Stream of Ruthlessness-influenced JSA in the lair of the Ultra-Humanite in "Generations Part Ten: A Dark And Deadly Place!" Part 10 of 10, continued from the previous issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Jerry Ordway, inks by Mike Machlan and Tony Dezuniga. 1-page pin-up of the team by Don Newton and Alfredo Alcala. Ordway cover. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart Very Good $8.00

One of many vintage supermarket tabloid magazines full of high profile FBI and CIA cases of the era, accompanied by black and white photographs and testimonials from those involved in, and close to the events themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 58 pages, B&W, recommended for 16+. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart Fine $4.80

Add to cart Fine $4.80

"Losing the Touch!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Scarlet Witch. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Cover by Luke McDonnell, Ian Akin, and Brian Garvey. In an embarrassing development, Iron Man (aka Jim Rhodes) fails to defeat the pesky Termite! So Tony Stark makes a phone call to his long-time associates in the (east coast) Avengers! The Scarlet Witch flies to California and brings a special weapon made by Forge (of X-Men fame)! When the Termite pops up next, Tony and Wanda are ready to tangle with him! But the reckless intervention of Shell-Head makes their task almost impossible! If Rhodey doesn't get his act together soon, the Avengers may do it for him! Origin of the Termite. Cameo appearances by Clytemnestra Erwin, Morley Erwin, Obadiah Stane, Madame Masque, and the Vision. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart Fine $4.80

Add to cart FN 6.0 $4.80

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $3.60

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Part 2 of 2. Vision cameo. Scarlet Witch appears. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Iron Man goes in search of the Termite, while Rhodey and Stark's relationship deteriorates further, in "Losing The Touch!" McDonnell/Akin and Garvey cover. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart Fine $4.80

Add to cart FN 6.0 $4.80

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Part 2 of 2. Vision cameo. Scarlet Witch appears. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Iron Man goes in search of the Termite, while Rhodey and Stark's relationship deteriorates further, in "Losing The Touch!" McDonnell/Akin and Garvey cover. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Very Good $4.00

Add to cart Very Good $4.00

Jemm's physical strength and loyalty are put to the test! And Superman meets Jogarr, the leader of the Red Saturnians! Written by Greg Potter, with art and cover by Gene Colan and Klaus Janson. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart Fine $3.60

Add to cart Fine $9.00

Add to cart Very Good $8.00

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $3.60

Canadian edition with $.95 cover price. Jemm's physical strength and loyalty are put to the test! And Superman meets Jogarr, the leader of the Red Saturnians! Written by Greg Potter, with art and cover by Gene Colan and Klaus Janson. Cover price $0.95.

Add to cart Fine $5.70

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart Fine $7.00

Reprint. Written by Peter De Paolo. Art by Frank Frazetta. Collects Frank Frazetta's classic action/adventure newspaper-strip Publication for this book is circa 1967. There is no publication information on or in the book. This is probably one of the earliest collection of Frazetta's strip. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 12 1/2-in. x 8-in., 40 pages, B&W.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Sable ends up as the victim when he tries to stop an armed robbery and a rookie cop's career is on the line in "The Rookie." Script and art by Mike Grell. Cover price $1.25.

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"Block War" is written by John Wagner, with art by Brian Bolland; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #182. Plus: "Uncle Ump's Umpty Candy" is written by John Wagner, with art by Mike McMahon; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #145. Also: "The Mad Computer (a.k.a. Christmas Comes to Des O'Connor Block)" is written by John Wagner, with art by Mike McMahon; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #144. And: "The Long Walk (a.k.a. Judge Minty)" is written by John Wagner, with art by Mike McMahon; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #147. Plus: "The Ape Gang" is written by Pat Mills, with art by Mike McMahon; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #39. Cover by Brian Bolland. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart Very Good $6.30

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Johan Wagner and Ron Smith. Collects Judge Dredd Strips from The Daily Star. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 12-in. x 8 1/2-in., 48 Pages, B&W. NOTE: Published by IPC Magazines.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart Fine $3.00

Rebirth: Part Two. Take a close look at Vixen in this second part of a great four-parter! By Gerry Conway, Chuck Patton and Bill Anderson, with cover art by Patton and Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart Fine $4.49

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Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $3.30

Canadian edition with $.95 cover price - Rebirth: Part Two. Take a close look at Vixen in this second part of a great four-parter! By Gerry Conway, Chuck Patton and Bill Anderson, with cover art by Patton and Dick Giordano. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.95.

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1st printing. Written by Kevin Siembieda. Art and cover by Michael Gustovich. A comprehensive source book that gives you rules, dossiers, ideas, and everything else a gamer could need to start a campaign featuring SUPERHEROES! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

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Direct Edition. "Death!" Guest-Starring Yukio. Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Al Milgrom. Wolverine has arrived in Japan to help Kitty Pryde. But he is suddenly besieged by a deadly ninja that wants him dead. And this mysterious new adversary just may possess the skill to do it. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $5.70

Add to cart FN 6.0 $5.20

Newsstand Edition. "Death!" Guest-Starring Yukio. Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Al Milgrom. Wolverine has arrived in Japan to help Kitty Pryde. But he is suddenly besieged by a deadly ninja that wants him dead. And this mysterious new adversary just may possess the skill to do it. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $.1.00 cover price. "Death!" Guest-Starring Yukio. Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Al Milgrom. Wolverine has arrived in Japan to help Kitty Pryde. But he is suddenly besieged by a deadly ninja that wants him dead. And this mysterious new adversary just may possess the skill to do it. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Annual 1985 - 1st printing. Meet Michael Knight, a lone crusader on a never-ending battle against injustice. His greatest weapon against evil is his talking car, KITT, a sentient all purpose vehicle with weapons and capabilities undreamed of. This tomb features prose stories, comic stories, information on the heroes and villains of Knight Rider, word puzzles and games, and much more! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color.

January 1985 catalog published by Krupp Comic Works. Inventory in this catalog includes posters, notecards, headgear, comix, books, scents and t-shirts.

The Sunday comic strips in comic book form. 24-page, 7-in. x 11-in., full color comic strip newspaper inserts.

Add to cart Very Good $6.00

1st printing.

By Lynn Johnston.

The Pattersons of For Better or For Worse have edged out the Bumsteads as the first family of the funnies. —Life The clear favorite in terms of popularity is a slice-of-life humor strip, For Better or For Worse, cartoonist Lynn Johnstons offbeat view of the modern family of four. —Detroit Free Press For Better or For Worse is Canadian cartoonist Lynn Johnstons humorous look at the ups and downs of the Patterson family, a contemporary suburban family.

Syndicated in more than 450 newspapers.

Softcover, 8-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, B&W.

Vol. 2, No. 2. January/February 1985. 8" x 10.75". 82 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $4.80

Add to cart Very Fine $4.80

Add to cart Fine $3.00

Meet Memory - a deadly, mind-controlling villainess who's not only terrorizing an entire planet, but is putting Mon-El through the pain of his 1,000-year captivity in the Phantom Zone - all over again! Conclusion of a two-part story by Paul Levitz, with art by Terry Shoemaker and Karl Kesel. Cover by Dan Jurgens and Kesel. Cover price $0.75.