Comic books January 1997

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NOTE: All Text is in Italian.

1st printing. Collects stories from Giant Size Fantastic Four (1974) #5, Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #73, Tales of Suspense (1959-1968) #78, and Chamber of Darkness (1969-1970 Marvel) #4-5,

Written by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, Joe Sinnott, John Verpoorten, Frank Giacoia. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Introduction by Di Andrea Plazzi.

Grandi Autori Marvel: Jack Kirby [Great Marvel Authors: Jack KIirby]!

Starring Captain America, Daredevil, Spider-Man, Thor, and the Fantastic Four! Guest-starring the Inhumans, Black Panther, and Nick Fury.

In Giant Size Fantastic Four#5: The FF must team-up with the Inhumans and the Black Panther to stop the menacing Psycho Man. Then, in Fantastic Four #73, thinking that Dr. Doom still inhabits Daredevil's body, the FF go after Daredevil who has gained some super-powered allies of his own. It's a Mighty Marvel tussel as Marvel's First Family squartes off with Daredevil, Spider-Man, and the Mighty Thor!

Then, in Tales of Suspense #78, while Captain America is in the middle of a training exercise involving flying "shock rollers," he's surprised to see Nick Fury turn up looking for info on a secret organization known only as "THEM!"

Finally, in Chamber of Darkness #4-5: wealthy, ugly, and lonely man is believed to be a monster by the ignorant people of his village. And an American U-2 pilot crashes his plane in China; He escapes from the wreckage but a strange man pursues him relentlessly, even walking through walls!

Hardcover, 80 pages, full color.

NOTE: All Text is in Italian.

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Article on Daredevil/Batman, with comments from Ralph Macchio, Dan Chichester and Scott McDaniel; Beast Files: Operation: Zero Tolerance; article on Gwen Stacy, with comments from John Romita, Sr., Gil Kane, Stan Lee and John Semper; Luke Ross interview; Time Slip: Paul Pope illo of the Mandarin; article on Onslaught, with comments from Bob Harras and editor Mark Powers; Marvel Chronicles: 1968; article on Howard the Duck Holiday Special, with comments from Larry Hama; Marvel's Silliest Moments: Avengers Unglued; Barbara Kesel discusses Ultragirl; article on WildC.A.T.s/X-Men, with comments from Scott Lobdell and Jim Lee. Cover by Scott McDaniel. Cover price $1.50.

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Once upon a time, the men who would become Maverick, Wolverine and Sabretooth made up Team X. Now Maverick is hired to hunt his former teammate, Sabretooth! But when he comes face-to-face with death due to his infection with the Legacy Virus and the assassin known as Omega Red, will he learn how to truly live in this 48-page, no ad one-shot? Written by Larry Hama. Art and cover by Wilfred Santiago. Cover price $2.95.

Written by Sam Kieth. Art by Sam Kieth and Jim Sinclair. Cover by Sam Kieth. Pool Of Tears; Artie guides Sara into her Outback to rescue Julie; the land is now a barren desert; Sara and the Princess of the Castle of Quilts go looking for Julie; Iago traps Sara; the Princess summons the Maxx. The Maxx illustration by Craig Cheape. The Maxx illustration by David Ray Preston, Jr. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

January 1997. Generation X and X-Man cover by Roger Cruz and Wellington Dias. Highlighted previews this issue are Daredevil/Batman #1, Venom on Trial #1, X-Man #25, and The Adventures of Snake Plissken. Approx 8-in. x 11-in; partial b&w/color; 40 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Lost Civilization!" Story, art and cover by Vicente Segrelles. NBM presents the first English translations of the Le Mercenaire sword and sorcery series, originally published in Europe. The Mercenary, his female companion Nan-Tay the warrior, and their new young friend Ky travel to ancient Earth in search of the lost kingdom of Atlantis. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $10.95. Cover price $10.95.

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1st printing. By Richard Hanley. Join philosopher Richard Hanley as he considers: * Is artificial life alive? * Is Jadzia Dax identical to Curzon Dax? * Can a time traveler change history? * Aliens from Horta to Vulcans to Microbrains. * Should we embrace Star Trek's technological vision of the future? Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 254 pages, Text Only. Cover price $18.00.

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This item was sent out to members of the media to promote Touchstone Pictures' "Metro" starring Eddie Murphy and Michael Rappaport. It includes a synopsis, list of characters, promotional information, and introduction to the actors. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, B&W.

Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter Omnibus: Book 2 - 1st printing. By Laurell K. Hamilton. Collects The Lunatic Cafe; Bloody Bones; and The Killing Dance.

The Lunatic Cafe: Anita Blake no longer bears the marks of Jean-Claude or any other master vampire and is exploring a relationship with Richard, the middle-school teacher. Of course there are problems: Richard is a werewolf whose pack leader is threatening to kill him, Jean-Claude will not take "no" for an answer and has a female vampire who wants to kill Anita, and Dolph wants help identifying the something that is killing lycanthropes!

Bloody Bones: In order to settle a land dispute, The necromancer, Anita Blake, is called upon to raise corpses that have been in the ground for over 300 years. However, as soon as she arrives on the scene a sword-wielding maniac embarks on a killing spree and if Anita is going to stop the madness she'll need the help of her vampire suitor, Jean-Claude.

The Killing Dance: Someone, or something, has put a $5000,000 price on Anita Blake's head. Can the raven haired necromancer solve the mystery before someone, or something, comes to collect? Plus, the rivalry between werewolves Richard and Marcus comes to a bloody head. And don't forget the ever present master vampire Jean-Claude as he continues to haunt Anita's mind, and heart. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 826 pages, Text Only. Mature Readers

Stories by Moebius, J.O. Ladronn, Steve Leialoha, Jean-Marc Lofficier and Randy Lofficier. Art by Moebius, Steve Leialoha and J.O. Ladronn. Cover by Moebius. Caliber presents classic stories and little-known tales by legendary French cartoonist Jean Giraud, better known as Moebius. The environmental story The Still Planet; a Hare Cornelius story by Leialoha. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Written and Art by Steve Matuszak and Mary Jansen. Cover by Nancy Hope. 6 1/2-in. x 10-in., B/W. Cover price $2.75.

Wax museums and horror movies and TV, Universal's worst movie The Frozen Ghost, Johnny Weissmuller's post-Tarzan career, Tiny Tim, and Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 44 pages, B&W.

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Torture - Written by Jorge Gonzalez. Art by Ariel Olivetti. Cover by Ariel Olivetti & Pier Brito. Mystique thought she'd never get revenge on the man who tortured Destiny. Think again, because she just found out that he's alive...and working for Hydra! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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The story of rock star Adam Case, whose music touches all planes of existence, continues. As Adam's career begins to shift into high gear, his new manager, Pain, uses the musician's old friends and addictions in an intricate plot of deception and manipulation. But myths and gods are difficult to control, and some of Pain's allies may have their own agendas. Written by John Ney Rieber. Art by Peter Snejbjerg. Painted cover by Rick Berry. Mature Readers. FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format. Cover price $5.95.

1st Edition - Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Hayao Miyazaki. The final volume of the highly acclaimed series! Nausicaä is an epic environmental cautionary tale by Academy Award winner Hayao Miyazaki, creator of Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke. This masterpiece is now available in a new edition in its original Japanese format! In a long-ago war, humankind set off a devastating ecological disaster. Now the Earth is slowly submerging beneath the expanding Sea of Corruption, an enormous toxic forest filled with mutant fungi that release a miasma of poisonous spores into the air. Nausicaä, a compassionate young princess, and her allies fight to create peace between kingdoms fighting over the world's remaining precious natural resources. Princess Nausicaä and the God Warrior embark on a journey to the Crypt of Shuwa to seal away the terrible weaponry hidden within. But everyone seems to be conspiring to prevent Nausicaä from carrying out her mission, even the mysterious guard of the crypt himself! In the end, the surprising secret of the crypt is revealed. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

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Cover by Steve Mattsson and Jordan Raskin. Edited by Joe Pruett. Stories by Scott Roberts, Bryan J.L. Glass, Brian Bolland, Kevin Moeller, Chris Moeller, Dave Braysher, Martin Conaghan, Rob Walton, Malcolm Bourne, Alwyn Talbot, Jesse Hamm, John McCrea, Aldyth Beltane, Jon Macy, Elliot Blake, Jason Whitley, Barry McLean, and Michael Avon Oeming. Calibers long-running anthology features many rising comics stars of the 90s. Iron Empires; Comics to Bore and Confuse You by Jesse Hamm; Brian Bollands Mr. Mamoulian. 64 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese - Collection 29 - 1st printing. Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 9-in. x 12-in., 178 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: All Text is in Japanese. Cover price $28.95.

Issue 4 - January, 1997. Written and illustrated by Kondom. 24 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

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The Gathering Storm - Story and Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Walter Simonson. The Forever People and Lightray return as the pieces begin falling into place for Metron, who realizes what he and his fellow New Gods must do if they are to salvage anything of New Genesis and Apokolips! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.