'IF I SHOULD LIVE TO SEE THE DAY THAT I DIE,' an all-new epic written and drawn by MICHAEL ALLRED, leads off this monster special. Frank 'Madman' Einstein faces his most challenging test as one of his dearest friends is met with horrific violence. Revenge, anyone?
This special also includes amazing back-up stories by up-and-coming superstars MATT KINDT, EMI LENNOX and TONCI ZONJIC! Plus new pin-ups from comicdom's finest!
Cover price $5.99.
Story and art by Mike Allred.
It's minuscule! It's mired in minutia! It's a microcosm of madcap malignity! Madman's snappy world suddenly becomes big when the bodacious hero is shrunk by a bizarre blend of unknown chemicals! On his journey back to Buzztown, desperate for aid from Dr. Flem, the shrinky-dink Madman encounters The Creep and the mysterious yellow-eyed creature from beneath the stairs!
32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.
Story and art by Mike Allred and Frank Miller. Art by Mike Allred. Covers by Geof Darrow and Mike Allred.
The two-part crossover with Millers Big Guy concludes, as Madman and the giant robot try to rescue Dr. Boiffard, whose entire head has been transmuted into neural tissue in an experiment gone awry. Also includes a commentary by Frank Miller on the Marvel/Heroes World affair.
32 pages, Full Color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.
Peter David script.Written by PETER DAVID & RICHARD HOWELL. Art by LOUIS LA CHANCE, TOM SUTTON, STAN SHAW, RICK MAGYAR, JIM MOONEY & HOWELL. Painted cover by DAN BRERETON.
In the unsettling conclusion to this limited series, one character lives through a horrific Cinderella story, while another preaches to the damned. Seven sorcerers are thwarted in their scheme, we learn the secret of the prowling wolf, and Creepy and Eerie switch their allegiances - several times! Can they be trusted? The fate of the survivors of Creepy Mansion depends on the answer!
Distributed by Dark Horse Comics and published under the Harris label. Cover price $3.95.
Cover A by Guy Davis.
When a dying girl reveals that it's the despicable Le Loup who has raped and stabbed her, Solomon Kane vows to finally trap and kill this elusive fiend. Le Loup is not an easy man to find, though, and Kane will have to carve, shoot, and burn a path through the criminal mastermind's murderous minions as he searches for the aloof villain!
Cover price $3.50.
Cover A by Guy Davis. Bruce Jones (W), Rahsan Ekedal (P), Dan Jackson (C), Dave Stewart (C), Guy Davis (Cover), and Gregory Manchess (Variant Cover)
Hitting the dangerous shores of Africa, a furiously obsessed Solomon Kane continues to search for his nemesis-the infamous marauder Le Loup! Comic-book legend Bruce Jones (The Incredible Hulk) continues his adaptation of Robert E. Howard's most popular Kane story. In this issue, Kane finds one powerful ally, plenty of foes, and lurking supernatural horrors in Africa's jungles, and feuding voodoo.
Cover price $3.50.
Cover A by Guy Davis. Bruce Jones (W), Rahsan Ekedal (P), Dan Jackson (C), Dave Stewart (C), Guy Davis (Cover), and Gregory Manchess (Variant Cover)
Solomon Kane faces two of his greatest foes in Africa, as Bruce Jones (Conan, The Incredible Hulk) brings his thrilling 'Red Shadows' adaptation to a close! Seeking to avenge the horrible murder of a young girl, Solomon Kane chases the feared swordsman Le Loup across the globe, where he finds the villain in league with Songa, the powerful leader of a deceived jungle tribe. Kane finds an ally in the frail, ancient form of magic man N'Longa-but will the old, deposed witch doctor really be able to challenge Songa and save Solomon's life?
Rising stars Rahsan Ekedal (Creepy, The Cleaners) and Dan Jackson (Kull, Star Wars) illustrate this thrilling adaptation of Robert E. Howard's classic tale!
Cover price $3.50.
One-Shot
Steve Niles (W), Christopher Mitten (A), Michelle Madsen (C), and Fiona Staples (Cover)
Cal McDonald and his army of ghouls are pitted in an epic battle against the terrifying female vampire Salem, who has a deep personal connection to Cal, and her horde of monsters. With little hope of victory for either side, Cal must make his final stand to take Salem back to hell!
Cover price $3.99.
One-Shot
(W) Steve Niles (A) Christopher Mitten (CA) Michelle Madsen, Fiona Staples
After Cal McDonald's recent resurrection into the world of monsters, he's back to his old game: solving crimes involving creatures that go bump in the night. After a political candidate is mysteriously decapitated on live TV, Cal teams up with his ghoulish sidekick Mo'Lock and an LAPD detective to find out who the culprit is . . . and if it's connected to the brewing war of darkness.
Cover price $3.99.
#1-5
Cover by Greg Ruth. Written by Caitlin R. Kiernan. Art by Steve Lieber. For nearly as long as she can remember, Dancy Flammarion has fought monsters, cutting a bloody swath through the demons and dark things of the world, aimed like a weapon by forces beyond her control or questioning. But now, for the first time, Dancy finds herself alone-and the wolves are closing in.
#1-3
Written, art & cover by ROB WALTON & MATT WAGNER.
The debut of an entire new story arc in Matt Wagner's ongoing GRENDEL TALES series, this issue begins the tale of Petrus Christus, the lone survivor of a town gruesomely massacred by a band of Grendels. In order to seek revenge, Petrus must himself adopt the mantle of Grendel - but, unbeknownst to him, the price may be too terrible to pay! Also premiering this issue is an ongoing back-up story, written and lavishly painted by Grendel creator Matt Wagner, featuring the popular Grendel-Prime character from WAR CHILD. In this issue, the clandestine search for Grendel-Prime begins, as the fate of the world empire teeters on the brink of chaos!
Cover price $2.95.
#1-11
Story and art by Mike Allred.
This is it! The all-new, all-exciting, bimonthly continuing series makes its triumphant return to the racks! Thrilling stories, brilliant art -- this is the one, folks! The comic-book event of the decade! In fact, this is the comic-book series you'll be telling your grandkids about. This first issue begins with a six-page introduction that finds Frank (a.k.a. Madman) having his brain waves recorded, explaining much of what's gone on in the previous series. Then, the main story, "Crash Course for the Ravers," involves creatures from outer space who crash into the outskirts of Snap City as local street beatniks are altered by an unknown element found in the city's sewers. Madman's world contains robots, aliens, mad scientists, and monsters. This comic boasts the best of action-adventure, science fiction, mystery, and romance. Thirty-two pages of cover-to-cover comics, and a splendid color back cover by none other than Frank Miller!
32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.
Cover by Eric Powell Eric Powell (W/A), Steve Niles (W), Andi Watson (W/A), Carla Speed McNeil (W/A), Steve Parkhouse (P), Howard Chaykin (W/A), Neal Adams (W/A), Geof Darrow (P), and others
A suicidal robot in the far reaches of outer space might sound depressing, but what if it's story were written and drawn by The Goon's Eric Powell?
Dark Horse Presents continues the otherworldly endeavor of bringing you cutting-edge entertainment with another eighty-page leviathan! In addition to new installments of stories by Steve Niles, Howard Chaykin, Sanford Greene, Carla Speed McNeil, Robert Love and David Walker, and Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse, this issue also contains a brand-new Skeleton Key short by Andi Watson! Don't miss it!
Cover price $7.99.
Cover by Gary Gianni. A Christmas Underground, script and art by Mike Mignola
Hellboy visits an old English manor on Christmas Eve, 1989, where the dying Mrs. Hatch urges him to give her lost daughter Annie a tin box. Ernie's Holiday Ditty, script and art by Steve Purcell; The Citizens of Toybox Community Glee Club sing a carol for the holidays. Christmas Bourbon Thret illustration by Geof Darrow. Toybox, script and art by Steve Purcell; Ernie and Suda seek refuge in a cottage on a holiday eve, where Ernie battles a giant spider. A Gift for the Wicked, script and art by Gary Gianni; Benedict, St. George, and Hodgson rid a chamber in Grodak's home of strange creatures.
52 pgs., full color. $3.95. Cover price $3.95.
Cover by Gary Gianni. A Christmas Underground, script and art by Mike Mignola
Hellboy visits an old English manor on Christmas Eve, 1989, where the dying Mrs. Hatch urges him to give her lost daughter Annie a tin box. Ernie's Holiday Ditty, script and art by Steve Purcell; The Citizens of Toybox Community Glee Club sing a carol for the holidays. Christmas Bourbon Thret illustration by Geof Darrow. Toybox, script and art by Steve Purcell; Ernie and Suda seek refuge in a cottage on a holiday eve, where Ernie battles a giant spider. A Gift for the Wicked, script and art by Gary Gianni; Benedict, St. George, and Hodgson rid a chamber in Grodak's home of strange creatures.
52 pgs., full color. $3.95. Cover price $3.95.
#0,1, 2, 4-19, 27-29, 31-33 Near complete set
By JOHJI MANABE.
Showcased for the first time in the U.S. is the book-length short story "The Key of Graciale," starring the alien princess Kahm in an adventure predating her exploits in the now-concluded Outlanders series. Kahm's mission is to retrieve a special magical key from the clutches of an ancient evil wizard. She soon discovers that the key is no mere sorcerer's bauble, but a key to unlock a gate into the dimension of the Dead, a gate that can bring catastrophic consequences to the land of the living - and to Kahm! Includes a poster of Kahm and a special friend. No ads.
Cover price $2.75.
Story and art by Bob Burden. The Flaming Carrot and the Man in the Moon continue to mix it up! Will they end their senseless battle and become friends in time to prevent Aunt Clau and her Crime Kids from stealing human body parts to sell on the black market? Only this issue and the beyond-genius mind of creator Bob Burden can supply you with the answer! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.
Story and art by Bob Burden.
The Flaming Carrot must face the terror of a giant spider. A giant spider with diapers! Wha...?!
32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.
Story and art by Bob Burden.
While wandering around on his daily patrol in Palookaville, Flaming Carrot answers domestic-disturbance calls, feeds ducks at the park, plays checkers at a barber shop, finds a brand new bolt on the side of the road, and saves an injured bumblebee. The Man in the Moon also makes his once-in-a-century visit to Iron City, and J.R. Bob Dobbs makes a cameo. Offbeat humor as only Bob Burden can provide. Don't miss it!
32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.
Story and art by Bob Burden.
Once in a century, the man-in-the-moon comes down to Earth to look for a mate. But will he find the right kind of girl in the kind of places Flaming Carrot hangs out?
32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.
Story and art by Bob Burden.
Bob Burden, nominated in 1989 for the prestigious Harvey Awards for Special Achievement in Humor, pulls out all the stops for a special 48 page, tenth anniversary extravaganza! In addition to another wild Flaming Carrot story, this Fun Book features unseen Mysterymen, a Flaming Carrot text story, creator Bob Burden's reflections on the early days of the Carrot, guest artists' tributes, a Flaming Carrot and Mysterymen radio interview transcript, a readers' quiz contest, previews of upcoming projects, and much, much more! Don't miss out on this tenth anniversary celebration for one of comic's most eccentric and colorful characters! If you do, you'll be sorry....
32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
Story and art by Bob Burden.
The Flaming Carrot and Screwball give the alien invaders a nasty thrashing and send them packing just in time to celebrate Flaming Carrot's 10th anniversary! Join the gang for the festivities--but watch out, in this issue the Blipio appears!
32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.
Story and art by Bob Burden.
Captured by Space Aliens, Flaming Carrot, Screwball and the Trekkies are subjected to weird, inhuman experiments--which have the unexpected side-effect of giving Flaming Carrot a new power! Many Trekkies die fighting valiantly for Earth before Flaming Carrot and Screwball overcome the evil invaders from another world!
32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.
Story and art by Bob Burden.
A vanguard force of Space Aliens is establishing a beachhead for invasion up in the hills, and they're in cahoots with one of the Carrot's old archnemeses! Doom looms ominously. Meanwhile, the Carrot goes to the Flea Market and buys a shoe box full of old baseball cards for next to nothing...
32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.
