Stories, Art and Cover by Walt Kelly. Reprints.
In the first tale, from Adventures of Peter Wheat (1948) #9 (spoilers ahead): As the residents of the Wheatfield work to prevent flooding, word comes that the Grand Wizard has escaped. The Wizard destroys the dike and causes the Wheatfield Village to flood. Peter rescues Dragonel from the flooding dungeon. Dragonel realizes the flooding will hurt the Hornets as well as the Wheatfield residents and finds herself in conflict with the Wizard; leading to a split amongst the Hornet Knights. The Wizard is defeated and Dragonel is, if not a friend, no longer an enemy of the Wheatfield. Plus: "Goblin Glen" from Four Color (1942 Series 2) #114; "Musical Instruments/Rain" illustrated poems from Four Color (1942 Series 2) #192; and fanciful instructions for cooking an elephant in "The Cooking Corner" 1-pager from Four Color (1942 Series 2) #192.
32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.00.
Written by John Arcudi. Art by Doug Mahnke and Keith Williams.
Walter has some very shady friends in some very low places -- and that's just what you need when you're looking to be the mayor of Edge City! But the man-monster-cum-public servant might not complete the mayoral race before the assassin called Mahlon delivers an explosive surprise! Just what does it take to do in a guy who simply won't die? The mystery and mayhem of the campaign trail intensify.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.
#1 - 4
Written by John Arcudi. Art by Doug Mahnke and Keith Williams.
He's big, he doesn't speak, and up until today there hasn't been any way to stop him. But now The Mask's mountainous arch-enemy has finally been brought in by the cops -- and even a reprobate like Walter is entitled to his day in court! Will Walter get sent up the river? Or will he send a flood of violence through the court system? Will he ever speak? And why didn't the mask work on him? None of these questions and more will be answered in the wildest series yet from Dark Horse.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.
Contains #'s 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
In the era of the Legion of Super-Heroes, there also exists a group of heroes known as the Wanderers. They've met the Legion before, and we've seen how they operate outside the limits of the United Planets to aid the citizens of the universe. But times have changed for this incredible group of wandering heroes, and their lives will never be the same. Who are they? Where did they come from? And what is the mysterious and dangerous destiny that awaits the Wanderers at the end of their mission?
Join writer Doug Moench and artists Dave Hoover and Robert Campanella in this New Format series for all the action and adventure in the universe of the 30th century.
Cover price $1.25.
W) Mark Millar (P) J.G. Jones (C) Paul Mounts Variant Covers by J.G. Jones, Bryan Hitch, and Marc Silvestri in equal 1/3 ratios.
Get ready for superheroes as you've never seen them before. Forget The Authority. Forget The Ultimates. Mark Millar has taken the genre to a whole new level with his first American creator-owned book. Find out what happens when white-collar worker Wesley Gibson discovers the truth behind his origins and who's REALLY been running organized crime since 1986, in a story that takes place in the world outside your own window. Described by the London Sunday Times as "Watchmen for super-villains", WANTED is Millar's finest work to date with astonishing pencils and inks by artist JG Jones (Black Widow) and colors by Paul Mounts (The Ultimates). Sex. Money. Super-powers. Costume. You know you want it. FC Mature Readers 32 pages part one of a six-issue storyarc
Cover price $2.99.
(W) Mark Millar (P) J.G. Jones (C) Paul Mounts Variant Covers by J.G. Jones, Bryan Hitch, and Marc Silvestri in equal 1/3 ratios.
Get ready for superheroes as you've never seen them before. Forget The Authority. Forget The Ultimates. Mark Millar has taken the genre to a whole new level with his first American creator-owned book. Find out what happens when white-collar worker Wesley Gibson discovers the truth behind his origins and who's REALLY been running organized crime since 1986, in a story that takes place in the world outside your own window. Described by the London Sunday Times as "Watchmen for super-villains", WANTED is Millar's finest work to date with astonishing pencils and inks by artist JG Jones (Black Widow) and colors by Paul Mounts (The Ultimates). Sex. Money. Super-powers. Costume. You know you want it. FC Mature Readers
32 pages part one of a six-issue storyarc Cover price $2.99.
(W) Mark Millar (Art) J.G. Jones (C) Paul Mounts Painted Cover by J.G. Jones
Sex. Money. Super-powers. Costume. Mark Millar's tour-de-force look at superheroes as you've never seen them before continues as the world of downtrodden wage-slave Wesley Gibson turns upside down. The Fox has opened Wesley's eyes in a hail of bullets and blood, and Wesley learns he is heir to incredible powers and incredible fortune. All he has to do to claim them is become a killer, and one of the most vile supervillains the world has ever seen. Brought to you with astonishing pencils and inks by artist JG Jones (Black Widow) and colors by Paul Mounts (The Ultimates). You know you want it.
MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $2.99 part 3 of a 6 issue story Cover price $2.99.
(W) Mark Millar (Art) J.G. Jones (C) Paul Mounts Painted Cover by J.G. Jones
It's mayhem in the underworld as the factions of the world-controlling super-villain cadre known as The Fraternity square off against each other. Who will live? Who will die? And what do the Dollmaster's psycho-killer dolls have to do with it? Superheroes as you've never seen them before are brought to you by writer Mark Millar with astonishing pencils and inks by artist JG Jones (Black Widow) and colors by Paul Mounts (The Ultimates). You know you want it.
MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (4 of 6) $2.99 part four of a six-issue story arc
Cover price $2.99.
San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Cover by J.G. Limited to 1250 copies. (W) Mark Millar (Art) J.G. Jones (C) Paul Mounts. Jones
It's mayhem in the underworld as the factions of the world-controlling super-villain cadre known as The Fraternity square off against each other. Who will live? Who will die? And what do the Dollmaster's psycho-killer dolls have to do with it? Superheroes as you've never seen them before are brought to you by writer Mark Millar with astonishing pencils and inks by artist JG Jones (Black Widow) and colors by Paul Mounts (The Ultimates). You know you want it.
MATURE READERS. 32 pgs.
(W) Mark Millar (Art) J.G. Jones (C) Paul Mounts Painted Cover by J.G. Jones
The ultimate evil known as Mister Rictus has made his move to take over the supervillain Fraternity...and the world. Only Wesley Gibson, newly anointed as The Killer, stands in his way. Superheroes as you've never seen them before are brought to you by writer Mark Millar, with astonishing pencils and inks by JG Jones. You know you want it.
Mature Readers FC, 32pg (5 of 6) $2.99 Part Five of A Six-Issue Story Arc Cover price $2.99.
Edited by E. Nelson Bridwell. Cover by Nick Cardy. Stories by Mort Weisinger, Bob Kanigher, Joe Kubert, Ken Fitch, and Bernard Baily.
Super-hero tales starring Johnny Quick, Hawkman, and Hourman. Reprinted from More Fun Comics #76, Flash Comics #90, and Adventure Comics #72.
36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.
Tom DeFalco, Scott Benson, Len Kaminski, and Nel Yomtov talk about the upcoming series, plus an 8-page story with art by Gabriel Gecko and Pam Eklund.
5.5-in. x 8.5-in.; black and white; 16 pages. Cover price $0.75.
**Gloss on cover has some defects**
"Something to Believe In" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Nick Fury and Cable. Double-Sized issue. Script by Len Kaminski and Scott Benson. Pencils by Gabriel Gecko. Inks by Pam Eklund. Cover by Gabriel Gecko and Pam Eklund.
No longer working for Stark Enterprises, James Rhodes strikes out on his own and into his own monthly series! Armed with the awesome gray and silver armor, Rhodey plans to take on the criminal element of society with iron-fisted courage! But he needs a higher purpose first! And that purpose arrives when the humanitarian organization called Worldwatch offers him a job as its executive director. However before Jim can accept the offer, Worldwatch's founder, Vincent Cetewayo, is taken hostage in the country of Imaya! War Machine zooms to the African continent and immediately runs into trouble...courtesy of the Imayan air force and the mutant Cable! Retelling of War Machine's origin.
48 pages. Cover price $2.95.
Hands of the Mandarin Part 5 of 6. "The Last Emperor" Guest-starring Force Works. Script by Len Kaminski and Scott Benson. Pencils by Geoff Senior. Inks by Pam Eklund. Cover by Kevin Hopgood and Bob Wiacek.
Story continues from Force Works (1994) #7. Outside the Mandarin's fortress, War Machine and Century link up with Force Works! However the Mandarin has already departed his castle! In fact he and his avatars have just arrived in Hong Kong to begin their global conquest! With a strong sense of urgency, Rhodey and Force Works rush to Hong Kong! But along the way they stop at Stark Enterprises' branch facility to pick up a new set of red & gold armor for Tony! And now it's time to face the Mandarin! The sensational showdown is coming up next! Story concludes in Iron Man 312.
32 pages. Cover price $1.50.
"Home for Christmas" Plot by Scott Benson and Len Kaminski. Script by Scott Benson. Pencils by Stewart Johnson. Inks by Don Hudson. Cover by Dave Taylor and Tom Palmer.
Jim Rhodes is back in Los Angeles after the epic conclusion to the Hands of the Mandarin saga (in Iron Man 312)! Rhodey decides it's time to make things right with Worldwatch, so he admits to his associates that he is War Machine! Graciously, his partners accept the news and agree to move forward (in their human rights endeavors) with Jim as Worldwatch's executive director!
32 pages. Cover price $1.50.
"Streets of Philadelphia" Part 1 of 3. Script by Dan Abnett. Pencils by Dave Chlystek. Inks by Tom Dzon. Cover by Kevin Hopgood and Bob Wiacek.
War Machine returns to his old stomping grounds to visit his parents for the New Year's holiday! However Jim's walk down memory lane is interrupted by a bizarre aerial battle taking place over the city! A thrill-seeking group called the Rush Club likes to test their high-tech battlesuits against unsuspecting adversaries! And when War Machine interferes in their game, the Rush Club is excited to engage him! Meanwhile elsewhere in the city; Rae LaCoste visits Jim's parents, but her visit does not go as planned.
32 pages. Cover price $1.50.
"Natural Born Killers!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Dan Abnett. Pencils by Dave Chlystek. Inks by Tom Dzon. Cover by Kevin Hopgood and Bob Wiacek.
In City of Brotherly Love, War Machine fights the Rush Club to a draw! But the Rush Club wants to have more fun with Rhodey, so they challenge him to another fight! And this one will be 100 miles to the southwest in Baltimore! When War Machine arrives in Charm City; Gunship, Sanction, and Locomotive Breath are waiting for him! Three against one! Let the games begin! Cameo appearances by Rae LaCoste and Sheva Joseph.
32 pages. Cover price $1.50.
"Human Rites!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Dan Abnett. Pencils by Dave Chlystek. Inks by Tom Dzon. Cover by Joey Calafiore.
After going down to defeat in Baltimore last issue, a shocked Jim Rhodes wakes up the next day in Slorenia! Where? Slorenia! The Baltic nation that's embroiled in a civil war (which Force Works tried to halt a few months ago)! And now Locomotive Breath, a Slorene native, wants War Machine to help him stop the ethnic cleansing! That sounds like a noble endeavor! But Rhodey isn't quite sure whom to trust! Is something rotten in the state of Slorenia? Cameo appearances by Sheva Joseph, Nick Fury, Black Brigade, Ember, Volkhvy, and the Scarlet Witch. (Notes: Force Works intervened in the Slorene conflict in Force Works (1994) #4 and #5. The team travels to Slorenia again in Force Works #11 and #12.)
32 pages. Cover price $1.50.
Flip Book - "War-Time!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Nick Fury. Script by Dan Abnett. Pencils by Sandu Florea. Inks by Tom Dzon. Cover by Jim Calafiore and Johnny Greene.
SHIELD and War Machine invade Santiago, Chile to shut down a neo-nazi organization! And during their mission, they discover a Tachyon-powered time drive device! And it's being used to send modern day weapons back to 1940's Germany! Bravely, Rhodey volunteers to go back in time to stop the nazis and rescue Sheva Joseph! And in a matter of minutes, War Machine finds himself in 1943 Berlin fighting alongside Captain America and Bucky vs. the soldiers of the Third Reich! Flip book second story: "Vicious Circle: Face of the Enemy" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Hawkeye. Script by Dan Abnett. Pencils by Carlos Franco. Inks by Sam de la Rosa. Back cover by Fred Haynes and Johnny Greene. Story continues from Force Works #12. War Machine is in Central America trying to stop a bloody civil war! And when Rhodey engages the rebel forces, he discovers their leader is someone he knows: Hawkeye! Wow, what is the ace archer doing in this strife-ridden country? Evidently he's fighting for the rebels at the request of the U.S. government! So then why is the U.S. Agent in the same country fighting for the fascist regime? This does not sound like brothers in arms! Story concludes in Iron Man 317.
48 pages. Cover price $2.50.
"...a Time to Keep, and a Time to Cast Away" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the golden age Captain America. Script by Dan Abnett. Pencils by Sandu Florea. Inks by Tom Dzon. Cover by Phil LaSorda.
Rhodey and Cap battle their way to the Zietkrieg time-base in Berlin! And after War Machine says his goodbyes to the shield-slinger and Bucky, he walks toward the time platform with Sheva Joseph and their nazi prisoner! But the crafty creator of the Zietkrieg program gets the drop on Sheva! And suddenly War Machine is faced with a haunting life-or-death decision! The only way to save the world is to execute the nazi scientist! Can Jim bring himself to do that? Cameo appearances by the present day Nick Fury and the golden age Dum Dum Dugan.
32 pages. Cover price $1.50.
"Here Be Dragons" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Hawkeye. First (full) appearance of the Eidolon Warwear armor. Script by Dan Abnett. Pencils by Fred Haynes. Inks by Johnny Greene. Cover by Jim Calafiore.
In a surprising twist, Jim Rhodes has a new set of armor! An ancient warrior race called the Eidolon has bestowed upon Rhodey an "Eidolon Warwear" suit! Jim doesn't know why he received it; but he's thankful he has the alien armor, because the monstrous Lictor is still trying to kill him! Nevertheless, the powerful War Machine is back in business and ready to lay out the Lictor! Cameo appearances by Sheva Joseph, Rae LaCoste, Skye, and the Hulk.
32 pages Cover price $1.50.
"Between Deathlok and a Hard Case" Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring Cable and Deathlok. Script by Len Kaminski and Scott Benson. Pencils by Gabriel Gecko. Inks by Pam Eklund. Cover by Gabriel Gecko and Pam Eklund.
In the Imayan desert; War Machine, Cable, and Deathlok engage in a three-way standoff! Fortunately though, Rhodey and Deathlok have the same objective: rescuing Vincent Cetewayo! But the mutant Cable fears an international incident and wants both of them to leave the country! However War Machine and the Demolisher refuse! And after chasing off Cable, the powerful duo makes their way to the imperial palace! Will they find Vincent Cetewayo inside or just another roadblock? Cameo appearance by Sheva Joseph.
32 pages. Cover price $1.50.
The Crossing - "A Little Muscle" Guest-starring Hawkeye and the U.S. Agent. Script by Dan Abnett. Pencils by Fred Haynes. Inks by Johnny Greene. Cover by Fred Haynes and Johnny Greene.
Plot continues from Force Works #17. On his way back to Los Angeles, Rhodey gets to test his new Eidolon Warwear suit against a steroid-fueled bodybuilder named Wolfgang! After making short work of Wolfgang, Jim reports in at Worldwatch. And about an hour later, Rhodey receives a visitor: the U.S. Agent! The agent tells Jim that Hawkeye has been arrested and detained for the recent murders at Avengers Mansion! Rhodey can't believe it! So he and the agent make a plan to free their friend from the Force Works headquarters in Ventura! But one person stands in their way: Cybermancer! Welcome to The Crossing War Machine! Story continues in Iron Man 322 and Force Works #18. Cameo appearances by Sheva Joseph, Dr. Erica Sondheim, and the Black Widow. Flashback cameos by Iron Man, Spider-Woman, and the Scarlet Witch. (Notes: The murders in question took place in the special one-shot: Avengers The Crossing (1995). During this timeframe, War Machine makes a crossover appearance in Malibu's Siren (1995) limited series.
32 pages. Cover price $1.50.
