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Written by Sean McKeever Pencils & Cover by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA
Whether she's going to school or hanging out with her friends at the Coffee Bean, Mary Jane Watson is always the life of the party. But what no one knows is that this gorgeous redhead's exuberant personality is a shell designed to make her forget about life's harsh realities. From her social life to her undying interest in becoming an actress to her crush on that costumed crime-fighter who swings along the New York City rooftops, it's clear that Mary Jane just wants to escape. Join MJ, Harry Osborn, Liz Allen, Flash Thompson and Harry's nerdy friend, Peter Parker, as they experience the thrilling highs and the crushing lows of high-school existence in this new, ongoing teen drama by Sean McKeever and Takeshi Miyazawa!
32 PGS./ALL AGES ...$2.25 UPC: 5960605546-00111 Cover price $2.25.
1st appearance of Zaran. "Weapons!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. Cover by Mike Zeck.
Introducing Zaran the Weapons Master, and just might be the deadliest adversary Shang Chi has ever faced. Get ready for one of the most spectacular martial arts throw-downs ever put on paper. Includes a letter from future comics great Kurt Busiek.
Cover price $0.40.
"A City Asea!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day.
Shang Chi and Tarr find mystery and intrigue among the boat-dwellers in the Harbor of Hing Kong. You don't want to miss the surprise ending to this one.
Cover price $0.50.
"The Assassin Master!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day and Armando Gil.
Shang Chi tracks down the third Razor Fist, but he also comes face-to-face with the Velcro the Master of Assassins.
Cover price $0.50.
Passing Strangers!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by David Mazzucchelli and Vince Colletta.
When Shang Chi's latest caper sends him after an important book, he soon finds himself in a cross-country chase with spies and secret agents around every turn.
Cover price $0.60.
"Cages of Myth, Menagerie of Mirrors!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Doug Moench, pencils by Keith Pollard, inks by Sal Trapani.
A mysterious old man reveals the world's strangest menagerie to Shang Chi. Plus, the Master of Kung Fu must battle a cadre of deadly ninja. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Kidnap Caper." Gil Kane cover pencils.
Cover price $0.25.
"The Murder Agency!" Script by Doug Moench, art by Paul Gulacy.
It's martial arts mayhem at its best when Shang Chi must pit his considerable skills against the deadly League of Assassins. Letters to the editor from writer Frank Lovece and Eclipse Comics publisher Dean Mullaney. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Twinkie Takers." Gil Kane cover pencils.
Cover price $0.25.
Golden Dagger (Leiko Wu) Part 3 of 6. "Phantom Sand!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Paul Gulacy and Pablo Marcos.
An ancient evil is resurrected. A samurai of unmatched skill. Shang Chi and Leiko must fight side-by-side against impossible odds. Plus, Reston and Fu Manchu show up for the party as well.
Cover price $0.30.
Golden Dagger (Leiko Wu) Part 3 of 6. "Phantom Sand!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Paul Gulacy and Pablo Marcos.
An ancient evil is resurrected. A samurai of unmatched skill. Shang Chi and Leiko must fight side-by-side against impossible odds. Plus, Reston and Fu Manchu show up for the party as well.
Cover price $0.30.
Misty wants to win the Ms. Heaventeen Talent Contest. But so does Misty's rival Darlene. And that leads to a showdown between the two girls in a book length story in three parts, A Day to Forget, A Night to Remember, and Forever After. Scripts and art by Trina Robbins. Issue also has fashion pinup pages with Misty and other characters.
After winning the Ms. Heaventeen Talent Contest, Misty's friends worry about success going to her head. And when Misty gets busy with all of her activities including helping Jane Rosen, the new girl, Misty's friends think they have been snubbed in Ms. Heaventeen is Ms. Understood. Then Misty tells a spooky Halloween story and Darlene tries to use that story for a prank in The Horseless Horseman of Shady Hollow. And in A Bad Time, Misty demonstrates some slang terms during auditions for a play. Scripts and art by Trina Robbins. Issue also has fashion pinup pages with Misty and other characters.
Cover price $0.65.
Continuing the out of this world adventures from the summer movie blockbuster! Kay (the character played by Tommy Lee Jones) thought he was out of the danger zone, but that all changes when he finds himself hunted by some ticked off extra-terrestrials--or in other words, angry aliens! Can he survive this off-world onslaught?
Find out in this 48-page one-shot that begins where the movie ends! Written by Lowell Cunningham. Art by Rod Whigham and Phil Moy.
Cover price $3.99.
Mephisto vs. X-Factor - "Sympathy for the Devil!" Guest-starring Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman. Story by Al Milgrom. Art by John Buscema and Bob Wiacek.
The fiendish lord of the nether realm, Mephisto, has trapped the Invisible Woman of the Fantastic Four in his dark domain below. However, this is all just part of a grander scheme. Now the next stage of Mephisto's grand scheme involves the mutant heroes of X-Factor. Can the original X-Men - Cyclops, Ice Man, Beast, Angel, and Jean Grey - succeed where the Fantastic Four have failed? Can they defeat evil incarnate?
Cover price $1.50.
Mephisto vs. the Avengers - "His Satanic Majesty Request!" Guest-starring the X-Men. Story by Al Milgrom. Art by John Buscema and Bob Wiacek.
At long last, Mephisto's ultimate goal is revealed! In the aftermath of his epic battle with the Midgard Serpent (see Thor (Vol. 1) #380), the Mighty Thor lays broken, battered, and at death's doorstep. Using the X-Men's Rogue's mutant ability, the fiendish demon lord will seize this opportunity to obtain the ultimate prize - the soul of a god! The only thing standing in his way is Earth's Mightiest Heroes. In this exciting conclusion, the east and west coast Avengers assemble to take on the Marvel Universe's most devilish adversary, and the fate of the Thunder God's very soul hangs in the balance.
Cover price $1.50.
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By TED McKEEVER. Ted McKeever is back with the sequel to his great tale of good vs. evil. A year has passed since the events in Metropol, and a new battle of epic proportions is about to ensue. The remaining human population's only hope for survival rests with a small band of Angels. Epic Comics. Cover price $3.50.
Wraparound cover art by Jackson "Butch" Guice, featuring Baron Karza, Acroyear, Bug, Commander Rann and Marionette. "Sometimes the Good Guys Lose!", script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Jackson Guice (as Butch Guice), inks by Danny Bulanadi
Baron Karza triumphant, as Pharoid, Slug, Belladona and Margrace die and the surviving Micronauts are forced to flee Homeworld once again. A Mighty Marvel Bonus Poster, art by Jackson Guice (as Butch Guice).
36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.
The final chapter in the war against Baron Karza! All the storylines come together in this remarkable issue--and we won't tell you who wins! A climactic conclusion in "The Long and Winding Road!"
Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Jackson (Butch) Guice, Kelley Jones and Sam Grainger. Cover by Jackson (Butch) Guice.
Cover price $0.75.
The Micronauts return to Spartak (Acroyear's homeworld), and there's a battle on Homeworld in "Home is Where the Heart is!"
Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Michael Golden and Al Milgrom. Cover by Michael Golden.
Cover price $0.40.
Stories by Bill Mantlo. Art and cover by Steve Ditko.
Three stories from before the Micronauts were formed are presented. "Time Stream." 11 pages. Commander Rann and Biotron arrive on a world protected by the Galactic Defender. A world with a macabre secret. "Coup." 11 pages. Baron Karza wearies of waiting to diplomatically take over rule of Homeworld, so he does it by force. This sends Princess Mari and Prince Argon into hiding. "Arena of Death." 11 pages. Acroyear and Bug fight to survive in Baron Karzas gladiatorial games. Also includes a 2 page pin up of all of the characters in the series so far.
48 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.75.
