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Comic books April 1988

  • Issue #1419
    Victor (UK 1961-1992 D.C. Thompson) 1419

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  • Issue #1
    Vignette Comics (1989 Harrier) 1

    Stories by Phil Elliott. Art by Ed Pinsent, Paul Grist, and Phil Elliott. Cover by Phil Elliott. Another collection of Phil Elliotts slice-of life stories, including reprints of his strip The Suttons, which originally appeared in Englands Maidstone Borough News. A man meets a new love while flying a kite; Dave and Julie Sutton have arguments, celebrate their wedding anniversary, and otherwise deal with the minutiae of life; Rodger finds a box of cakes. My Love Never Smoked A Pipe; Kite Tale; I Love Food; Mr. Pole's Holiday; The Suttons; Time And Tide. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #4
    Visionaries (1988 Marvel/Star Comics) 4

    "Dream Maker!" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Mark Bagley and Romeo Tanghal. Spectral Knight Witterquick races against Cindarr, one of the Darkling Lords, to possess a priceless treasure. However, these two Knights of the Magical Light, whether on opposites of good and evil, or not, will soon learn that there are ancient powers on planet Prysmos that no man should unleash. FC, 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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    $9 Visionaries Knights of the Magical Light 4 Mark Bagley

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  • Issue #528
    Walt Disney's Comics and Stories (1940 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone) 528

    36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #4
    Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge Adventures (1987 Gladstone) 4
  • Issue #12
    Warlock 5 (1986 Aircel) 12

    Cover by Denis Beauvais. Untitled story, script by Gordon Derry, art by Denis Beauvais; Doomidor has lost his temper and hunts for Zania; The 'new' Zania is more than happy to take him on; Savashtar, having discovered that it is not possible for one being to control all five gateways, once again attempts to play peacekeeper; He brings Tanith back to help him, again. 36 pgs., black and white. $1.70. Cover price $1.70.

  • Issue #128
    Warlord (1976 1st Series DC) 128

    Morgan and Dreadnor battle the powerful dragon in "The Brood." Script by Michael Fleisher and art by Jan Duursema & Tom Mandrake. Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation in book states that the average monthly total of copies of comic sold is 66,961. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #128
    Warlord (1976 1st Series DC) Canadian Price Variant 128

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    Canadian edition with $1.35 cover price. Morgan and Dreadnor battle the powerful dragon in "The Brood." Script by Michael Fleisher and art by Jan Duursema & Tom Mandrake. Cover price $1.35.

  • Issue #5C
    Wasteland (1987 DC) 5C
    Published Apr 1988 by DC.

    Just where is Wasteland anyway? The "Big Crossover Story" gives you AN answer to that perplexing question...and that's just where the weirdness starts! Stories by John Ostrander and Del Close, with art by David Lloyd, William Messner-Loebs and Donald Simpson. #5C cover by George Freeman. Suggested for Mature Readers. Deluxe Format. NOTE: This is the correct issue 5 with #5 on the cover and in the indicia and a date of APR 1988. The cover is children playing in the snow w/ a hobo-cicle in the foreground. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #5M
    Wasteland (1987 DC) 5M
    Published Apr 1988 by DC.

    Just where is Wasteland anyway? The "Big Crossover Story" gives you AN answer to that perplexing question...and that's just where the weirdness starts! Stories by John Ostrander and Del Close, with art by David Lloyd, William Messner-Loebs and Donald Simpson. #5M cover by Donald Simpson. Suggested for Mature Readers. Deluxe Format. NOTE: This is issue 5, but #6 was misprinted on the cover with a date of APR 1988. Silver woman on cover. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #37
    Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 37

    "When Strikes the Slasher!" Story by Jim Owsley. Art by Steve Geiger and Keith Williams. Cover by Al Milgrom. A serial slasher is stalking fashion models in Manhattan, and one of Mary Jane's friends may be the next victim! Can Spider-Man catch the slasher? Dakota North helps out too. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

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    6 days left Auction Web of Spider-Man #37 (Marvel Comics April 1988)
    5 days left Auction Web of Spider-Man #37 (NEWSTAND EDITION) white pages VF+
    5 days left Auction WEB OF SPIDER-MAN #37 VF+ (Marvel 1988) Black Costume

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  • Issue #37MJ
    Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 37MJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "When Strikes the Slasher!" Story by Jim Owsley. Art by Steve Geiger and Keith Williams. Cover by Al Milgrom. A serial slasher is stalking fashion models in Manhattan, and one of Mary Jane's friends may be the next victim! Can Spider-Man catch the slasher? Dakota North helps out too. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #1
    Weird (1988 DC) 1

    Cover by Berni Wrightson. "Conception," script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Berni Wrightson, inks by Dan Green; Jason Morgan is in his Metropolis apartment bathroom performing a ritual that will create a "bridge" linking his reality to a parallel dimension; Once the bridge is created, a Zarolatt (an energy based sentient being) emerges destroying the link behind him. The Zarolatt flies into the sky where it emits a large flash and noise similar to an explosion and attracting the attention of Superman; He finds a stationary, hovering wave of energy; After a preliminary examination, Superman attempts to touch it and is blasted about three miles away; By the time he returns Captain Atom and the Martian Manhunter of the newly formed Justice League are present. 52 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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    $130 The Weird 1 Cgc 9.2
    2 days left Auction DC Comics The Weird #1 Apr. 1988 LOOK!
    5 days left Auction Bernie Wrightson 1988 Comic Series The Weird - Read once

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  • Issue #1
    Weird (1988 DC) Canadian Price Variant 1

    Canadian edition with $2.00 cover price. Cover by Berni Wrightson. "Conception," script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Berni Wrightson, inks by Dan Green; Jason Morgan is in his Metropolis apartment bathroom performing a ritual that will create a "bridge" linking his reality to a parallel dimension; Once the bridge is created, a Zarolatt (an energy based sentient being) emerges destroying the link behind him. The Zarolatt flies into the sky where it emits a large flash and noise similar to an explosion and attracting the attention of Superman; He finds a stationary, hovering wave of energy; After a preliminary examination, Superman attempts to touch it and is blasted about three miles away; By the time he returns Captain Atom and the Martian Manhunter of the newly formed Justice League are present. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #12
    Whisper (1986 First) 12

    An old friend of Alexis/Diane comes for a visit and it's not a friendly visit in "A Christmas Stalking." Script by Steven Grant and art by Rich Larson. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #100
    White Dwarf (1977-Present Games Workshop Magazine) 100

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    Games Workshop Present their Monthly Games Magazine. In this Special Anniversary Issue: Free - Giant Colour 'Eavy Metal Poster. Plus: Competitions - Battle-Banners, White Dwarf and Warhammer Siege. Also: Win Warhammer Siege Castle, Miniatures, plus White Dwarf for life! Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #3
    Wild Knights Shattered Earth Chronicles (1988) 3
  • Issue #15
    Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 15
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4263664012
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    The Silver Swan crashes the Wonder Woman Fair in "Swan Song". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Len Wein and George Perez (uncredited), plot and layouts by Perez, finishes by Bruce Patterson (although, on the cover, interior finishes are credited to Bob Smith). First 3 pages, where Diana has a dream about Superman, are pencilled and inked by Perez. Perez cover. Cover price $0.75.

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    $5 Wonder Woman 1988 #15 Very Fine
    $26 WONDER WOMAN 8 15 17 26 GEORGE PEREZ Story/Art! 1st SILVER SWAN! F+ (6.5) Avg
    $40 M5322: Wonder Woman #15, Vol 2, NM+ Condition
    5 days left Auction WONDER WOMAN #15 (1988) Silver Swan, Etta Candy, George Perez, Len Wein, DC
    23 hours left Auction Wonder Woman 15 - 1st Appearance - George Perez - High Grade 9.4 NM

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  • Issue #15
    Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) Canadian Price Variant 15

    Canadian Edition with $1.00 cover price. The Silver Swan crashes the Wonder Woman Fair in "Swan Song". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Len Wein and George Perez (uncredited), plot and layouts by Perez, finishes by Bruce Patterson (although, on the cover, interior finishes are credited to Bob Smith). First 3 pages, where Diana has a dream about Superman, are pencilled and inked by Perez. Perez cover Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #1988
    Published 1988 (est.) by WonderCon.

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    Program book for the 2nd annual WonderCon, which would become one of the longest running annual comic conventions in America

  • Issue #3

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    World of Bela Lugosi (1987) #003, Homes of Bela Lugosi, Forest J. Ackerman

  • Issue #1
    World of Smallville (1988) 1

    Cover pencils by John Byrne, inks by Alfred Alcala. Secrets, script by John Byrne, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Alfred Alcala; Clark learns of his mother's first marriage to Dan Fordman. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $0.75.

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    $7 The World of Smallville #1 Newsstand DC Comics VF - 1988
    6 days left Auction World of Smallville #1 (Apr 1988, DC), FN condition (6.0), copy B
    6 days left Auction World of Smallville #1 (Apr 1988, DC), FN condition (6.0), copy A
    2 hours left Auction SUPERMAN : THE WORLD OF SMALLVILLE #1 JOHN BYRNE DC 1988
    6 days left Auction THE WORLD OF SMALLVILLE #1! 1988 DC COMICS

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  • Issue #1
    World of Smallville (1988) Canadian Price Variant 1

    Canadian edition with $1.00 cover price. Cover pencils by John Byrne, inks by Alfred Alcala. Secrets, script by John Byrne, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Alfred Alcala; Clark learns of his mother's first marriage to Dan Fordman. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

  • Vol. 68 #4

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  • Issue #27
    X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 27

    Christmas Issue. "Gifts!" Story by Louise and Walter Simonson. Art by Walter Simonson and Bob Wiacek. X-Factor and the kids attempt to enjoy the holiday spirit in this stand alone issue. Even the evil tyrant Apocalypse is in the giving mood in this one. Cover price $0.75.

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    $75 X-Factor #27 CGC 9.8 (1988) - Rusty, Skids, Boom Boom, Rictor & Artie app
    4 days left Auction X-Factor #27 Fine/Fine+ or 6.5

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  • Issue #3
    X-Factor (1986 1st Series) Annual 3
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4327186020
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    The Evolutionary War! "Unnatural Selection!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Terry Shoemaker and Al MIlgrom. The mutant tyrant known as Apocalypse disagrees with the High Evolutionary's ultimate plan. What follows is a confrontation between two opposing and powerful forces, and X-Factor is caught in the middle. Story continues in Punisher Annual (1987) #1. "Changes!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Tom Artis and Joe Rubinstein. Featuring the origin of X-Factor as seen by the kids under their protection. "The High Evolutionary: The Gift!" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paris Cullins and Tony DeZuniga. Story continues in Punisher Annual (1987) #1. Includes alternate unused covers for X-Factor (1986-1998 1st Series) #8 and 16, plus pinups by Walt Simonson and John Byrne. Cover price $1.75.

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    $7 X-Factor Annual #3, Apocalypse VF Marvel Comics
    $8 X-Factor Annual #3 VF+ 1988 Marvel Apocalypse Cover App. 1st Purifiers & Val-Or
    9 days left Auction X-Factor Annual #3-NS/Look Pics & Read/ Newsstand/ 1st Print/ Evolution War Pt.1
    6 days left Auction X-Factor Annual #3 (Marvel Comics August 1988) NM x-men 97’
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    2 days left Auction X-FACTOR Annual 1988 #3 Walter Simonson Cover Louise Simonson Story DC
    21 hours left Auction SUPER-SIZED ANNUAL X-FACTOR#3 VF/FN THE EVOLUTIONARY MAN APP. MARVEL COMICS
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    4 days left Auction X-Factor Annual #3 1988 Marvel Comics (Apocalypse Vs. High Evolutionary) NM
    4 days left Auction X-Factor Annual#3 (1988) New, never read, stored. VF/Near Mint

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  • Issue #27MJ
    X-Factor (1986 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 27MJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Christmas Issue. "Gifts!" Story by Louise and Walter Simonson. Art by Walter Simonson and Bob Wiacek. X-Factor and the kids attempt to enjoy the holiday spirit in this stand alone issue. Even the evil tyrant Apocalypse is in the giving mood in this one. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #20
    X-Men Classic (1986-1995 Marvel) Classic X-Men 20

    This issue integrates 4 new pages into a reprint of Uncanny X-Men 114. "Desolation!" Script by Chris Claremont, new pencils by Kieron Dwyer, reprint pencils by John Byrne, inks by Terry Austin. New Stoem back-up story: "Mother of the Bride." Script by Mary Jo Duffy, art by John Bolton. New Arthur Adams/Austin illustration and front cover; new Bolton back cover. Cover price $1.00.

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    3 days left Auction CLASSIC X-MEN #20 -APR--1988-MARVEL COMIC-IN PLASTIC SLEEVE

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  • Issue #20MJ
    X-Men Classic (1986-1995 Marvel) Classic X-Men Mark Jewelers 20MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. This issue integrates 4 new pages into a reprint of Uncanny X-Men 114. "Desolation!" Script by Chris Claremont, new pencils by Kieron Dwyer, reprint pencils by John Byrne, inks by Terry Austin. New Stoem back-up story: "Mother of the Bride." Script by Mary Jo Duffy, art by John Bolton. New Arthur Adams/Austin illustration and front cover; new Bolton back cover. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    X-Men The Asgardian Wars TPB (1988 Marvel) 1st Edition 1-1ST

    1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects X-Men Alpha Flight (1985 Limited Series) #1-2, New Mutants Special Edition (1985), and Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) Annual #9.

    Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith, Arthur Adams, Terry Austin, Bob Wiacek, Alan Gordon, and Mike Mignola. Cover by Arthur Adams.

    The Uncanny X-Men, Alpha Flight, and the New Mutants match wits with the Asgardian God of Evil, Loki. Includes an introduction by the Chris Claremont.

    Softcover, 220 pages, full color.

    NOTE: This epic fantasy by master scribe Chris Claremont features some of the most beautiful sequential artwork in the history of the medium by two true masters of their craft - Paul Smith and Art Adams. - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

    Cover price $14.95.

  • Issue #9
    Xenon (1987) 9
    Tags: Manga
    Published Apr 1988 by Eclipse.

    The Roaming of Demons III - Written by Masaomi Kanzaki, Fred Burke (translation) and Satoru Fujii (translation). Art by Masaomi Kanzaki and Wayne Truman (touch ups). Cover by Masaomi Kanzaki. Heavy metal warrior! A full 32 pages of story as the science fiction adventure continues! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

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    3 hours left Auction XENON HEAVY METAL WARRIOR 9 Eclipse comic book

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  • Issue #10
    Xenon (1987) 10
    Tags: Manga
    Published Apr 1988 by Eclipse.
  • Issue #4
    Yakuza (1987) 4
    Published Apr 1988 by Eternity.
  • Issue #11
    Young All Stars (1987) 11

    Part 2 of 2 - "...Like Son!" Written by Roy and Dann Thomas. Art by Michael Bair and Malcolm Jones III. More on the secret, strange birth of Iron Munro. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #1
    Young All Stars (1987) Annual 1

    "The Mekanique Paradox" It takes the entire All-Star Squadron to go up against Mekanique...and then some. Continued from Young All Stars (1987) #14. Continued in Infinity Inc. Annual (1985) #2. Plus, a look at the private life and sorrows of Dyna-Mite. Written by Roy and Dann Thomas, with art by Mike Gustovich, Brian Murray, Malcolm Jones III, Michael Bair and Tony DeZuniga. New Format. Cover price $2.00.

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    $5 Young All-Stars Annual # 1 (DC 1988)
    5 days left Auction THE YOUNG ALL-STARS ANNUAL #1 - MAY 1988 - HIGH GRADE COPPER AGE DC COMICS

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  • Issue #3
    Zero Patrol (1984) 3

    Cover by Neal Adams. Untitled story, script and art by Esteban Maroto and Neal Adams; Altar and Lanie are sent to aid President X'Adral. They investigate a problem which is causing her people to go insane with fear. Untitled story, script and art by Neal Adams; Altar and Lanie are sent to aid President X'Adral; They investigate a problem which is causing her people to go insane with fear. Untitled story, script and art by Neal Adams; Shaman kills a woman who is revealed to be a demon; Her demon son attacks while a group of thieves watch. 36 pgs., full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #18
    Zot (1984) 18
    Published Apr 1988 by Eclipse.

    A cured Dekko comes back into the lives of Zot and Company. But it turns out that he is not cured and that he has evil, destructive plans in "The Eyes of Dekko – Part 2." Script and art by Scott McCloud. Issue also has a one-page feature "The Adventures of Zot in Dimension 10-1/2." Script and art by Matt Feazell. Cover price $2.00.

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    $8 Zot! #18 NM Eclipse Comics 1984- Combined Shipping B&B-

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