Four-color horror in the EC tradition. Writer/artist Bruce Jones’ scripts aren’t quite up to the task but this issue features nice art from Richard Corben, Tim Conrad and others.
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A werewolf comes to town but soon runs afoul of a gunslinger who looks suspiciously like the Lone Ranger. This story-in-verse by Stephen Perry and George Evans leads off a hodgepodge of not-quite-ready-for-prime-time tales. Also featuring the first appearance of Mr. Monster by Michael T. Gilbert and William Messner-Loebs.
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Captain Victory and his crew explore an Insecton hive, while Ms. Mystic chases poachers in her comics debut. A pair of creator-owned tales from two of comics’ all-time greats, Jack Kirby and Neal Adams.
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A collection of poetic, sci-fi/fantasy-influenced shorts stories and illustrations by the least mainstream member of the legendary Studio, Jeffery Catherine Jones.
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A police officers efforts to stop a gang of graffiti artist’s is thwarted by a demon. This short, dialogue-free tale from Joey Cavalieri and George Pérez leads off a solid collection of fantastical short tales.
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A Vietnam veteran turned washed-out roller-derby star is inspired by his girlfriend’s murder to become Skateman. Neal Adams’ creator-owned hero anchors what might be the most shockingly bad comic book of the Bronze Age.
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The Science Investigation Agency accidentally opens an interdimensional rift, gaining a powerful ally who can help them protect the environment. Neal Adams’ ham-handed environmental message mars a dynamic return to interior pencil work.
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A young woman wakes with no memory of who she is – or why people are trying to kill her! A slow-burn thriller with cinematic style from the team of Bruce Jones and Brent Anderson.
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Silverheels flees the ’Pachee Compound – and the confines of Earth – by crashing the aliens’ Lawkeepers cadet program. This space opera from Bruce Jones and April Campbell shows promise, thanks largely to gorgeous art from a young Scott Hampton.
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Celtic warrior Torin Mac Quillon leaps into battle against invading Romans – and lands in the distant future! Warlord star Mike Grell creates another winner, this time for one of the first post-Bronze publishers, PC.
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