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.

Cover pencils by Richard Howell, inks by Ricardo Villagran. "Love . . . and Death!", script and pencils by Richard Howell, inks by Ricardo Villagran; Southie finally brings Brittany over to the side of the undead while Dr. Ralston and Mason continue their search for Kirby and Jo. 36 pgs., b&w. $2.50. 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.

Time fractures and its unleashed forces transform Christine Robbins into a fierce predator, seeking blood and sexual domination, as the series of single-subject "theme" issues continues. This is the time to latch onto this vampire epic, with the full story of the possession and transformation of the kids' friend and teacher into their deadliest enemy! 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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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.

Written by Richard Howell. Art by Richard Howell & Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell & Amanda Conner. The evil vampiresses Martine and Colleen have been taken captive by the one and only Dracula, and his vengeance on them is more horrifying than anything they've ever done to others. Meanwhile, Southie has a close encounter with his past, and King Hermano uses Mason to tap into a band of alternate time! 32 pages, B&W. 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.

Upon Reflection - Written by Richard Howell. Art by Richard Howell & Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell & Bob Wiacek. The first of the new generation of Deadbeats is chosen, and that spells doom and degradation for one particular person in Fear City. Also, Adam Collier's quest to find the blade that can cure his son's vampire curse leads him into a house of horrors! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

It's a rare "Quiet Night" in Fear City, and romance rules! Behind the scenes though, the stricken Nico and Caffrey get closer to becoming full Deadbeats, and the creature that looks like Dr. Powell comes face to face with his former oldest, dearest friend. The latest slice of power and poignancy in the "reconstructing the Deadbeats" arc. 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.

The Ventucrats, a secret society that will gamble on anything, proffer a wager that could cost challenger "Lucky" Garner his life: He has to stay alive for one week in Fear City! Meanwhile, chance also plays a part in Dr. Ralston's tenuous reconciliation with Hermano the Vampire King, and the cautious holiday celebrations of the town's populace. It's all in "The Wolf Got My Feet!" By Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell and Steve Leialoha. Cover price $2.50.

Fear City has seen many extraordinary characters, but none more so than dashing adventurer and romancer, Adam Collier. But why do the women he wins over keep winding up missing or dead? Meanwhile, turmoil within the Deadbeats threatens to destroy both Kip and Nico's bloodsucking careers in "You Never Can Tell!" By Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell and Steve Leialoha. Cover price $2.50.

All Tomorrow's Parties! - Written by Richard Howell. Art by Richard Howell & Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell & Steve Leialoha. The sultry chanteuse Contessa DiMiera comes to Fear City, but is her engagement at the Bat Club merely a ruse to mask her vendetta against adventurer Adam Collier? Meanwhile, ghastly moans from a seaside cavern lead to the discovery of a shocking secret! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Dodging and Weaving - Written by Richard Howell. Art by Richard Howell & Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell & Al Vey. The mystery surrounding Ricardo's disappearance deepens, the vampiresses Martine and Colleen fall into enemy hands, and Southie risks everything to save his undead bride Brittany. Meanwhile, the sultry Contessa's campaign against adventurer Adam Collier puts several lives in jeopardy. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

House of Fiends! - Written by Richard Howell. Art by Richard Howell & Ricardo Villagran. Cover by Richard Howell & Steve Leialoha. Finally, the horrors that stalk the town of Mystic Grove have a place to roost. Evil squatters have taken possession of the mansion that Dr. Ralston plans to buy, and they're using it as the site to terrify both the living and the undead. All are at risk, from young hero Kirby to the vampire princess Brittany, to the malicious Deadbeats themselves. One thing is clear: not everyone will survive the horror that waits within! 32 pages, B&W. 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.