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    [1]   The Bullpen ........................... Ryan Brewster
    [2]   DC and Marvel Crossover!!! ............ DC Comics Press Releases
    [3]   CSNsider #433.......................... W. Batty & C. Biggers
    [4]   Pressing the Issue .................... Ronald-Thomas Fleming
    [5]   Parting Shot .......................... Jacob Greenberg
    [6]   Suspended Animation ................... Michael Vance
    [7]   Recent Reads & Random Thoughts ........ William Hughes
    [8]   Comic Comments ........................ John Keady
    [9]   New Comics 9/25/95 .................... Bobb Waller
    [10]  Splash Page ........................... Various
    [11]  CBN Conference Totals ................. Net Admin Team

    [12]  Join in the Fun!
    [13]  BBSes Linked into CBN 
    [14]  E-Mag Info 
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[1]   The Bullpen by Ryan Brewster

Welcome to yet another issue of the Comic Book Net E-Mag!

You will notice that this issue is slightly smaller than normal... this
is because the latest issues have been so huge that they may be... TOO
big?  I don't know...

One reason the recent issues of the E-Mag have been so huge is because
I have added so many LISTS to it.  Some lists, like the Late Comics
Report, are EXTREMELY helpful (to me anyways), but don't change too
often. In order to streamline the e-mag a bit, I will simply include
the Late Comics Report once a _month_ instead of once a _week_.

Another list we normally have in each issue is the CBN Growth Chart.
Again, while I will continue to keep you updated in this area, I will
just do so less often.  In this way, the e-mag can become a bit more
readable without you readers having to pg-down and pg-up and stuff
just to find the stuff you _want_ to read.

If anybody has _any_ complaints, no matter how small, let me know! If
you don't like the direction the mag's taking, LET ME KNOW!  This e-mag
is here to show you a bit of what the Comic Book Net's like, so we
want to show you what YOU want to see!

Other than that, this issue really has a lot of neat content.  Jacob
Greenberg debuts his new column this week, Parting Shot. Check it out,
it's great fun!  Also, we continue with our other regular columns
including new installments of William Hughes & John Keady's review
columns!

Best,

--Ry
Editor
The Comic Book Net E-Mag
Xenozoid@cris.com
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[2] DC and Marvel Cross Over!

DC COMICS AND MARVEL COMICS SUPER HEROES FACE-OFF IN ULTIMATE SHOWDOWN-- AND
READERS GET TO PICK THE WINNERS.

New York, NY, September 20, 1995 -- Is Batman stronger than Captain America?
Could The Incredible Hulk defeat Superman? After more than thirty years of
heated debate an unprecedented collision of the Marvel Comics and DC Comics
universes will allow readers to decide which comic book heroes will emerge
victorious in a head-to-head showdown. In a four issue series from the
country's two largest comic book publishers entitled "DC Versus Marvel/Marvel
versus DC," fans will finally get to witness -- and vote on -- the outcomes
of the most earthshattering battles in the long and illustrious history of
these American icons. Tho four-month heart-stopping action begins this
December 1.

Readers will decide the fate of five Super Hero matches. Batman versus
Captain America, Superman versus The Incredible Hulk, Spider-Man versus
Superboy, Wonder Woman versus Storm, and Wolverine versus Lobo. Ballots will
be available to the public beginning in November in a free special preview
issue and voting will continue in comic book stores and on-line systems
nationwide. Fans will also be able to vote via ballots packaged in a set of
"Marvel versus DC/DC versus Marvel" trading cards from Skybox International.

"What I'm happiest about is that once and for all the world will get a chance
to see that the DC characters are the coolest," claims Mike Carlin, Executive
Editor, DC Comics "Not to mention that they can kick butt with the best of
them!"

"Every comic book reader knows that Marvel heroes can lick any three DC
heroes with their hands tied behind their back," retorts Mark Gruenwald,
Editor-in-Chief, Marvel Universe Group, Marvel Comics. "They also crack
funnier jokes while they're doing it!"

The first issue of the four-part series will pit the company's most visible
characters against each other, setting the stage for an eagerly awaited
showdown. One of the initial storylines will take flight when a mysterious
phenomenon plucks Spider-Man out of his fair city and transports him face to
face with Batman's arch enemy, The Joker. The confused Super Hero, then finds
his way to Metropolis, where he lands a job at Lois Lane and Clark Kent's
hometown newspaper, The Daily Planet.

Marvel and DC each publish two installments of the four titles, which will be
presented in 48-page issues. As the series unfolds throughout the months of
January, February and March, six other battles will take place including.
Flash versus Quicksilver, Shazam versus Thor, Sub-Mariner versus Aquaman,
Silver Surfer versus Green Lantem, Robin versus Jubilee, and Catwoman versus
Elektra.

BATMAN, SUPERMAN, SUPERBOY, WONDER WOMAN, LOBO, FLASH, SHAZAM, AQUAMAN, GREEN
LANTERN, ROBIN, CATWOMAN, THE JOKER, The Daily Planet, Lols Lane, Clark Kent
and all related characters and indicia are trademarks of DC Comics, Copyright
1995. All rights reserved.

SPIDER-MAN, CAPTAIN AMERICA, THE INCREDIBLE HULK, STORM, WOLVERINE,
QUICKSILVER, THOR, SUB MARINER, SILVER SURFER, JUBILEE, ELEKTRA and all
related characters and indicia are trademarks of Marvel Comics, Copyright
1995. Ail rights reserved.

SUPER HERO Is a trademark co-owned by DC Comics and Marvel Comics. All rights
reserved.

Transmitted: 95-09-19 17:50:28 EDT (dcmprs)


You thought it could never happen.
We're gonna prove you wrong.
DC VERSUS MARVEL

They meet...at last!
And YOU decide the outcome!

The battle readers have asked for and dreamed about, wished for and
speculated upon, demanded but never expected, finally happens as Marvel and
DC rock the comics industry with possibly the biggest event in its history.
DC VERSUS MARVEL (from DC Comics) and MARVEL VERSUS DC (from Marvel Comics)
is the first all-out, full-scale, total blowout meeting of the DC and Marvel
Universes - a cosmic tale of worlds colliding, realities intertwining, and
heroes clashing across a dozen fronts!  And because comics readers of all
ages have for decades argued "Who would win?"  Marvel and DC are making sure
every reader can be part of the excitement, providing comic book specialty
stores with the means for the general public to determine the outcome of this
explosive rivalry.

DC VERSUS MARVEL/MARVEL VERSUS DC is a 4-issue copublished miniseries in
which two estranged entities conflict when the fragile wall separating their
realities fractures.  In the first two issues, as heroes and villains cross
over from each dimension into the other, the celestial beings begin a strange
and deadly cosmic chess game to determine whose universe is more powerful -
and essential.  Pitting their living pawns against each other in contests of
wills and power, the entities bring about battles that readers always
believed were impossible:

FLASH VS. QUICKSILVER!
THOR VS. SHAZAM!
ROBIN VS. JUBILEE!
SUB-MARINER VS. AQUAMAN!
GREEN LANTERN VS. SILVER SURFER! 
ELEKTRA VS. CATWOMAN!

Following a tense series of shattering preliminary bouts between these
champions and others, the pivotal battles are fought in issue #3, where the
major stars of each universe clash in the Main Event:

BATMAN VS. CAPTAIN AMERICA!
HULK VS. SUPERMAN!
SUPERBOY VS. SPIDER-MAN!
WOLVERINE VS. LOBO!
WONDER WOMAN VS. STORM!

But the outcome of these five fights is left for YOU to decide, as readers
vote in advance of issue #3 for the winner of each of the five battles!
Every comic book specialty store will become a polling place for the Main
Event, using promotional tools supplied by DC and Marvel.  These decisive
showdowns - and the unbelievable, mind-blowing events that follow - are
certain to be the talk of the comics industry for years to come.  

Each issue of DC VERSUS MARVEL/MARVEL VERSUS DC features at least thirty-two
pages of story, plus backup features such as Marvel Universe/DC WHO'S
WHO-style pages to bring newcomers up-to-date on all the important players.

Artist Dan Jurgens (SUPERMAN, Spider-Man, ZERO HOUR), one of the pencillers
on the miniseries, summed up the event this way:  "This may be the coolest
thing I've ever worked on!  It's what my friends and I used to dream about
when we were 14, but never believed would actually happen.  I called Mike
Carlin just to thank him for offering me this gig.  It's an incredible amount
of fun."

The other creative powerhouses assembled to execute this incredible crossover
miniseries are writer Ron Marz (GREEN LANTERN/SILVER SURFER) on issues #1 and
#3, and writer Peter David (Incredible Hulk, AQUAMAN) on issues #2 and #4.
The two art teams of Jurgens and inker Josef Rubinstein (SUPERMAN); and,
penciller Claudio Castellini (cover artist of Fantastic Four Unlimited,
Cosmic Powers Unlimited) and inker Paul Neary (Excalibur) share the art
chores on all four issues.  DC VERSUS MARVEL # 1 and #4 are offered by DC
Comics.  MARVEL VERSUS DC #2 and #3 will be offered by Marvel Comics.

In addition, SkyBox and Fleer are producing two exciting trading card series
that tie into DC VERSUS MARVEL/MARVEL VERSUS DC, spotlighting the key
participants and events in the miniseries.  The first trading card series
ships December 13 to coincide with DC VERSUS MARVEL #1; the second is
scheduled to ship on February 27. 

In the first card set, we get Clark Kent's thoughts on what's going on in the
Marvel Universe, while Peter Parker brings his perspective to the DC
Universe.  Featuring exquisite painted art as well as spectacular line art,
the full-color trading cards showcase the work of some of the most talented
and popular artists in the business, including Julie Bell, John Byrne, Dave
Dorman, Joe Jusko, Barry Kitson, Joe Quesada, Darick Robertson, Boris
Vallejo, and many others.   For more information, see the SkyBox
solicitation.

Plus, DC is offering the DC VERSUS MARVEL RETAIL POSTER, a special oversized,
27" x 40" 4-color poster that captures the essence of this extraordinary
event.  Illustrated by Jurgens and Rubinstein, the poster features some of
the greatest heroes from each universe in the slugfest of the century.  The
poster ships December 19 and carries a suggested retail price of $7.95 U.S.
Marvel will offer a MARVEL VERSUS DC RETAIL POSTER, scheduled to ship
February 27.

DC Universe Executive Editor Mike Carlin said, "This is it __ every reader's
chance to show the world DC's heroes are the coolest, most powerful heroes
who've ever walked the Earth!"

Marvel Universe Editor-in-Chief Mark Gruenwald replied, "That Mike __ such a
kidder!  Everyone knows any one Marvel super-hero can beat any three DC
super-heroes...and crack better jokes while doing it!  Fans will bear me out
on this!"

DC VERSUS MARVEL/MARVEL VERSUS DC is a 4-issue intercompany crossover
miniseries in the Miraweb Format, edited by Mark Gruenwald and Mike Carlin.
Each issue is 48 pages.  Issue #1 ships from DC Comics December 12 with a
cover price of $3.95 U.S.
 
HOW TO VOTE:
Readers vote either at comic book specialty stores, by e-mail, or online, in
each case using official ballots obtained at your local comics shop in:

The DC VERSUS MARVEL/MARVEL VERSUS DC CONSUMER PREVIEW;
DC VERSUS MARVEL #1;
Every pack of the first set of Fleer/Skybox trading cards;
Issues of selected comic book and gaming trade magazines.

Transmitted: 95-09-19 17:39:00 EDT (dcmprdpc)

DC VERSUS MARVEL
/MARVEL VERSUS DC 

America Online
Auditorium Event #1
Tuesday, December 14th at 9:00 PM ET.

Join DAN JURGENS , one of the pencillers of DC VERSUS MARVEL #1 for the first
in a series of special DC COMICS ONLINE auditorium appearances to discuss the
crossover series. Dan will be joining us on Thursday, December 14th at 9:00
PM ET. Watch for many exciting DC VS MARVEL/MARVEL VS DC events in the coming
months.

Transmitted: 95-09-20 17:04:49 EDT (aaabpko2)

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[3] CSNsider #433 by W. Batty & C. Biggers

This is the CSNsider #433, which will be in shops on 10/5/95.

Groo fans shed a tear: it appears that the long-running series by Sergio
Aragones and Mark Evanier is coming to an end in the near future.
Aragones isn't quitting comics, though; he has plans for a possible
Rufferto miniseries and other series (including, perhaps, the return of
Magnor?)...

Entity Comics has met with such success with its game-disks polybagged
with recent comic releases that the company is creating a software game
divisioin; their first releases will include Doom: Knee Deep in the Dead,
Heretic, City of the Damned, One Must Fall 2097, and Terminal Velocity,
and will be sold at bargain prices.  Initial releases will be in IBM
format only, but Mac games are on the way...

Veronica becomes Miss Vanity, the newest Riverdale superhero, in Archie's
Superteens #4...

The Phoenix Resurrection story that launches in November will pave the way
for a new Marvel/Malibu crossover even in December; this series will
guest-star the X-Men in conjunction the the Ultraverse's ultraheroes in a
par of 48-page crossover titles...

And speaking of crossovers, Rune tangles with Venom in a special one-shot
slated for December release...  The new Dark Horse GI Joe series will be
written by Mike W. Barr and illustrated by Tatsuya Ishida, who first
attracted fan attention for his work at Entity Comics and Dark Horse's
Godzilla...

And speaking of GI Joe, Kenner has said that they will advertise the new
Dark Horse comics title on national television (remember what happened the
last time they did this for the Marvel series?)...

Licensing talks are underway to bring Fox's Space series to comics, but
talks are proceeding slowly to give publishers a chance to see how the
series clicks with viewers first...

And it looks like reports of Babylon 5's comics demise may have been
premature; there are reports that a new deal has been reached to continue
the comic book series and tie it in more closely with events in the
syndicated tv series...

Response to the upcoming Aeon Flux trade paperback has been so strong that
talks are underway concerning an Aeon Flux ongoing comic book series...

And is it true that Walter Walter Mosley's detective hero of Devil In a
Blue Dress and other novels, Easy Rawlins, may be coming to comics in
1996?...

Warp Graphics reports that fan response to their impending October return
to black and white has been so positive that they'll be taking the entire
line to black and white on a regular basis beginning in November; two
months later, every Elfquest title graduates to monthly status...

Terry LaBan has written the  initial story arc for The Dreaming, the new
spinoff title slated to replace Sandman in the Vertigo line; LaBan will
also be doing his own series, The Unseen Hand, for Vertigo; he describes
it as  "an action adventure conspiracy opera"...

Verotik reports that Deathdealer #1 has sold out of an 80,000 copy print
run; a second printing priced at $6.95 is slated for mid-October
release...

And Verotik also passes along the news that negotiations are underway for
the production of a Satanika OAV in the very near future...

CSN #433 features Cross from Dark Horse Comics on the cover as well as
more news and October Hot Picks. We've added over 50 new shops that carry
CSN starting in October so if your shop doesn't carry it, keep after them;
it's working! The CSNsider is only a tiny part of each issue, so don't
miss out, grab your copy today.

The CSNsider is now available via e-mail! In order to subscribe to
CSNsider, send a message to  majordomo@redweb.com. with a single line
message saying:

SUBSCRIBE csnsider

Visit our website:  http://www.actwin.com/csn/

(c)1995 CSN, Inc.

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[4] Pressing the Issue, by Ronald-Thomas Fleming

	The recent celebration of 
DARK HORSE PRESENTS #100 and the excitement surrounding that milestone show 
that the anthology format still has some life in it.  In small press the same 
applies, but even more so.  Small press anthologies are not only thriving, 
but this genre offers the chance to view some of the brightest stars in small 
press not seen elsewhere.
	Steve Keeter has been doing his zine SKEETS FAN 
FORUM  for years, but he has come out with a massively huge comic called 
MANTRAZONE ($2.00, 513 N. Summerlin Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803).  Mainstream 
comics may not have many bargains, but this is a prime example of the 
treasure trove of stuff you can still find in small press.  A massive volume, 
MANTRAZONE features an army of small pressers like Larry Blake, Tim Stiles, 
Steve Shipley and Mark Thoburn.  The price is a steal and the stories are 
really a deal.
	Sometimes a comic is so good, it only comes out once a year. 
 Such is the case of Bob Corbys OH, COMICS #8 ($2.50, 2490 Royalwood Drive, 
Dublin OH 43017).  Each year this zine contains a sampling of some of the 
most talented small pressers around.  Looking through this issue, it 
practically reads like a whos who of small press.  Max Ink, Pam Bliss, Tyim 
Courts, Andre M. Ford and J. Kevin Carrier are a few of the many 
contributors.  Nicely priced this zine is loaded with stories that are all of 
high quality.  This sampling of work also contains contact information and 
listing of most recent works, so if something catches your eye youll know 
where to go to get more.
	A different type of anthology, but fitting in with 
comics is Jim Kingmans COMIC EFFECT ($3.50, PO Box 2188, Pasadena, CA 
91102-2188).  Each issue is filled with reviews of mostly older comics, the 
kind you remember as a kid.  There are some more current comics showcased, 
but it is not the norm.  Instead Jim emphasizes the fun in reading comics 
filling each issue with some real gems covering all genres and years.  A real 
labor of love, COMIC EFFECT is sure to be added to your most wanted list.
	
Recently came across KEYHOLE COMICS (50 cents, 1049 N. Marshfield Avenue, 
#2R, Chicago, IL  606022) which is just getting going and doing some pretty 
worthwhile projects.  Their goal is to make enjoyable comics through 
experimentation and exploration of the comic book format.  Each issue is a 
showcase of numerous creators all endeavoring to push the creative envelope 
to the limit.  Overall, I have enjoyed each issue and found the talent to be 
more than capable of really putting out their best work.  Truly a small press 
showcase for the smaller, less seen, talents in comics.
	Small press 
anthologies are a viable way to expose yourself to a whole variety of small 
press talent.  These zines can open doors to seeing the world of small press 
and perhaps get a glimpse of todays small press talent become tomorrows 
mainstream stars.

(Ronald-Thomas Fleming  runs the comics news and 
information service LEAD BALLOONS on CompuServe and the best way to reach him 
is at RTFleming@microsoft.com)	

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[5] A Parting Shot by Jacob Greenberg

        Hi All.  If you haven't already seen my around the net
I'm Jacob Greenberg.  I've been collecting comics for around 2
1/2 years now.  This column will basically be weekly-bi-weekly
and will talk about my opinions about the current state of the
comic book industry, current trends that I like/dislike and
certain reviews that I thought would make nice additions to
the column.  I like reading Flash, Generation X, X-Man and
have just started with Impulse, on the recommendations of some
other co-participants of the Comic Book Network.  This ends my
introduction, if you want to talk comics or you want more per-
sonal information about myself, you can find me on the DC and
Marvel Chat sections of CBN.
        I've been a little unhappy with Marvel comics lately
because of the constantly rising prices of there books.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not an Anti-Marvel extremist or any-
thing like that, just a dissatisfied customer.  I looked in
my box at the local comic store today and saw 2 new $0.99
comics for a couple of my favorite Marvel books: Fantastic
4 Unplugged and Professor Xavier and the X-Men.  I think
there's also Untold Tales of Spider-Man and I think there's
an Avengers one in the works too.  Both of these books I've
bought, read and enjoyed.  And the best part is, they didn't
hurt my budget.  The high point of these books are, in my
opinion, the character development.  In one story, we see
in-depth character development in Ben Grimm and Susan
Richards, the Invisible Woman.  I think that the $0.99 price
trend is very good for the industry.  I've become more
interested in both the Fantastic 4 and the X-Men because of
these cheap beauties.  I recommend anyone who has an extra
$1 to spare, get these.  Following is a review of the X-Men
$0.99 book.  Some weeks I may have more reviews.
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Professor Xavier and the X-Men
Price $0.99.  Vol. 1 No. 1
Reprinted partially from X-Men #1

        This book is a partial reprint of the Uncanny X-Men
in there 1st adventure, but from a young Jean Grey's point
of view.  We start out with her gut-wrenching decision
whether going to a school, filled with people like her, is
a good idea.  Once she gets there we have some interesting
comic relief on the part of the Beast and all the intro-
ductions.
        After Jean is late for an early morning Danger Room
exercise we find out from Professor Xavier that an evil
mutant named Magneto is attacking a military base in Cape
Citadel.  The X-Men after a pitched battle, of course,
defeat him, and all ends well with a happy Jean Grey think-
ing that she has found a home.  There is also a profile on
Cyclops in the last two pages.
        For $0.99 this was a great deal.  Excellent charact-
er development for every one of the characters, honestly
funny humor and very realistic situations that is more
90's than 60's but the book still retains the innocent app-
eal of the early X-Men stories.  If you have a buck to
spare, don't spend it on pizza, go to your local comic book
store and get this book.

Story: A-
Character Development: A
Speed: B- (A little to fast)
Art: B
Overall Grade: B+

I welcome critiques on this review and this column.  You
can contact me all over Comic Book Net or at 23:410/1 or
at jgreenberg@magsystems.com.

See ya next week,

Jacob

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[6] Suspended Animation by Michael Vance

   The great ones are always difficult.
   Granted, the difficulty in EL GAUCHO doesn't lie in it's art. From
anatomy to zoology, this graphic novel is a visual feast beyond
criticism. It's muted coloring, common in European comics, is a
particular delight.
   Nor is there much fault in plot, dialog or characterization. There
are a few graphic novels that have come this close to approaching the
richness in detail associated with prose novels as has EL GAUCHO.
   This is almost a perfect marriage of word and art.
   Then, wherein lies this difficulty?
   EL GAUCHO is a graphic novel by two of Italy's most famous comics
artists set at the birth of independence in early nineteenth century
Argentina. Revolutionaries seek alliance with the English or French
smelling an opportunity to snatch a piece of Spanish territory. The
motivations of these two countries are tainted with greed, hypocrisy,
and a lust for power.
   Oho! It's full of plot holes.
   Nope.
   The willing and unwilling players in this sweeping political and
social drama are a beautiful Irish prostitute, Molly Malone, Tom, an
English drummer boy, Matthew the hunchback and an Argentinian girl,
Aureliana.
   So, it's cliched and trite!
   Easily one of the best comics published in America in this or any
other year, EL GAUCHO is highly recommended for adults.
   Wait! For God's sake man, the difficulty, the difficulty!!
   It contains brief but graphic nudity, violence and sexual situations.
   Some will and some won't find these exploitive.
   EL GAUCHO/142 pages., $28.95 hardcover from NBM Publishing/ written
   by Hugo Pratt, drawn by Milo Manara.

   MINIVIEW: Rebel Sword [Dark Horse Comics]. In a Bosnia where everyone
is Japanese is either fifteen or eighty-five, battles wage in this
fairly well-drawn, barely written war "manga" (Japanese for "it takes
three minutes to read"). Brief nudity; violence.

   Questions? Comments? Have you published a comic you'd like reviewed,
   or can't find a comic reviewed? Send a self-addressed, stamped
   envelope to 1427 S. Delaware Ave., Tulsa, OK, 74104 (or send your
   message to mike.imboden@f748.n109.z1.fidonet.org   and it will be
   forwarded for you).

(Mr. Vance is a professional writer having written for numerous
magazines like CBG, Starlog and Comics Interview. His work has
appeared in over 500 newspapers and he's had work published by
Comico, Renegade, Innovation and Rip Off Press. SUSPENDED
ANIMATION appears in 14 publications reaching 214,000 readers
in the U.S., Ireland and Portugal.)

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[7] Recent Reads & Random Thoughts by Bill Hughes

This column has taken me so long I kicked around the idea of naming it
SORTA RECENTLY READ instead.  Windows 95 has been grabbing most of my
free time as I wrestle with the new way of doing things... not to
mention moving all my files from one machine to another.  Anyway, here
is the list:

STARMAN #12                      PREACHER #7
AZRAEL ANNUAL #1                 STATIC #28
LEGIONNAIRES #30                 BLOOD SYNDICATE #31
SHAZAM #8                        SOVEREIGN SEVEN #4
EGYPT #3 OF 6                    SUPERMAN: MAN OF TOMORROW #2
SUPERMAN #105                    GREEN LANTERN #67
NIGHTWING #2 OF 4                AVENGERS/ULTRAFORCE #1
X-MEN #45                        X-FORCE #47
WOLVERINE #94                    EXCALIBUR #90
X-MAN #8                         FATHER & SON #1
THE JAM #9                       MAGNUS ROBOT FIGHTER #59
X-O MANOWAR #53                  SOLAR #53
SOLAR #54                        SIMPSONS #11
DARK HORSE PRESENTS #100 (4 OF 5)
DARK HORSE PRESENTS #100 (5 OF 5)
WEAPON ZERO #T-2                 GEN 13 #4
MAXX #18

SMALL PRESS:

Father & Son
by Jeff Nicholson
Kitchen Sink
$2.75 (b/w)

This is my first taste of Jeff Nicholson, and his work came to me highly
recommended.  The banner, "The Generation Gap ain't what it used to be!"
sit atop the title on the cover, and sums up the overall tone of this
book.  An ultra-conservative father is constantly at wits end when
dealing with his super-slacker son.  I think both roles are so greatly
exaggerated that any attempt to mirror our own times is lost.  The
satire is supposed to be in examining the differences between the two
generations, unfortunately the campy situations that the father and son
find themselves in rarely examine their relationship as much as show how
little patience or love the father has for his son.  The Sarge shows
more compassion to Beetle Bailey in the newspaper strips.

This is a four issue mini-series, perhaps to guage the audience response
before initiating a regular periodical.  After this initial taste, I
don't think I'd vote for a continued run.

The Jam: Urban Adventure
by Bernie Mireault
Caliber Comics
$2.95 (b/w)

This is the first issue of The Jam that I've picked up, and I'm not
familiar with what the book is about, or who the characters are.  Having
no previous knowledge of the workings of this book, I'm unsure of what
to make of it.  Is this a one man anthology?  Do these stories continue
issue after issue, or are these one-shots for the most part?

I was a bit confused by the opening story, called The Jam.  It starts
out as if it's going to be a reality-based soap opera type tale, and
quickly leads into a bed-time story, only to end with Demons from Hell
plotting against the main character.  I have no idea what is going on!!
Still, I really enjoyed the bedtime story, subtitled MAYHEM IN ALPHABET
TOWN.  It had alot of humour and held my interest thruout the six pages
it took in the book.  The rest of the tale however, felt a bit
befuddled, although I'm willing to chalk that up to a lack of background
on my part.

The second tale, called ELI was a bit bizarre, and had a David
Mazzuchelli quality to it.  (It was actually done by Luc Giard)

And YOUNG GORDON: THE DOG was funny, although certainly not original,
we've seen the same gag before.

All in all, THE JAM makes a mixed first impression.  I would probably
pick up a book that had the humour of MAYHEM again, but if that was the
exception and the rest was the norm, I'll probably pass.  In any case,
I'll have to pick up at least one more issue to find out.

INDEPENDENTS:

Magnus: Robot Fighter #59
Giffen/Kobasic/DeCarlo
$2.50 (color)

I'm not sure where Giffen is taking this book, it's certainly better
than it had been before he came on board, but I think I've had enough.
This title doesn't seem as though it will ever recapture the magic it
had in the first thirty issues or so.  I'll probably hang on until the
bitter end, since it's being cancelled soon and going into the
mini-series format, but I won't be posting Random Thoughts on this title
unless it's a drastic improvement.

SIMPSONS COMICS #11
FALLEN FLANDERS
Morrison/Glasberg/Gladden/Bavington
$2.25 (color)

I expected this issue to be alot funnier, with The Evil version of
Flanders and all, but it felt rushed, they just breezed thru what
promised to be the best part of the story, when Flanders is actually
"bad."  I haven't read the back up story yet, so maybe there is hope,
but I think the Bongo line is losing the spark that made them so
interesting at first.  The Radioactive Man Special was a dud a few
months ago, and now the Simpson books aren't what they used to be.  I
may have a few open spaces where this line used to reside on my pull
list...

SOLAR #53 & 54
THE HUMAN FACTOR (parts one and two)
Jurgens/Grindberg/Giordano
December `95 (both)
$2.50 each (color)

With Jurgens on the book this title has become mildly interesting again.
I liked this storyline, except for the forced addition of The Marauder's
sexuality every other page.  Hey Jurgens, I get the point, he's gay! No
need to mention it every time the character is on the page.  I mean, it
be just as annoying to have "Y'know, he's heterosexual!" appear every
other page as well.  What's the relevence, other than the fact that he
apparently felt attracted to Solar, a point that was skated around and
never actually dealt with?  And if it's not being dealt with, why bring
it up so many times?

Other than that complaint, it was a decent read, although nothing to get
excited about.

X-O MANOWAR #53
COLLISION COURSE
Bailey/Sears/Kryssing
December `95
$2.50 (color)

Stick a fork in this one, it's done.  I had hoped that BIRTHQUAKE would
add some new excitement to this title, and for a short few issues it
did.  But since about the 50th issue (both of them) this title has been
a waste of my time.  I like Bart Sears on the pencils, but the art alone
does not a comic make.

MARVEL CHAT:

AVENGERS/ULTRAFORCE #1
Herdling/Medina/Wyman
October `95
$3.95 (color)

I remember stories similar to this one from when I was a kid... usually
the alternate universe in question would be the home of the Squadron
Supreme, or some other Marvel-based creation.  I always liked it when
the Gamesmaster would make an appearance, because it usually meant
matches that resembled wrestling matches would follow.

This book is obviously patterned after some of those old tales, that
appeared in Avengers and Defenders and other Marvel books in the past.
That's okay, I liked it then, I like it now.  It's fun to see Prototype
go up against Iron Man, Hardcase against Captain America, etc.  The
premise for setting up these "matches" may be weak, but it still makes
for a fun-filled comic.  The price may seem a bit high, but it's 48
pages, no ads, and a cardboard stock cover.  All in all, it's a pretty
reasonable book.

EXCALIBUR #90
DREAM NAILS TRILOGY part three
Ellis/lotsopencilers/lotsoinkers
October `95
$2.95 (color)

The cover says "Double-sized" issue, but since when is 36 pages of story
considered double sized?  Sure, it's more pages than usual, but I
wouldn't say it's twice the normal size, that's an X-aggeration.  These
days a typical buck ninety-five comic has twenty-two pages of story.
Personally, I think that's incredibly light content, but that's the way
things are at the moment. In any case, that would mean that for this
book to be double sized, it would need to have another six pages of
story.  And since I think standard comics should have thirty-two pages,
I'd still be upset. <g>

I like Kitty and Peter Wisdom doing the "X-Files" thing.  They make an
interesting team.  Rahne finally shows up on Muir Island this issue, and
we see signs that Rory may be closer to becoming Ahab than anyone would
have expected.  All in all it was good issue, one of the better
X-offerings this month.

WOLVERINE #94
THE LURKER IN THE MACHINE
Hama/Alexander/Sellers & Milgrom
October `95
$1.95 (color)

This issue guest-stars Generation X, and has Logan travelling to the new
school to give the kids a lecture on honing battle skills.  This one
felt like a "filler" issue all the way, and I get the feeling it was
probably on file somewhere in case GEN X or Wolvie ever got behind.  The
art isn't up to snuff.  Has Kubert left the book?  I don't see the word
"guest" in front of pencils in the credits listing Chris Alexander as
penciler.  It would be quite a blow to lose Kubert now, so close to the
long-awaited 100th issue...

X-FORCE #47
BREAKOUT
Loeb/Pollina/Pennington
October `95
$1.95 (color)

I've decided that I don't care for this book very much.  I haven't liked
the way Warpath's character has changed over the last year or so, and I
don't care for additions like Caliban to the team.  I've never really
cared for Cable on this team, although I have appreciated him on
occasion in his own book.  Now that Cannonball is gone and Boom-Boom is
acting (and looking) like a completely new character, there isn't much
reason for me to continue reading this title.

The one positive front of this issue is the inclusion of Deadpool.  He's
absolutely hilarious as he attempts to break Siryn out of a mental
institution.  I wouldn't make him a regular member of the team, but he
makes a great guest-star.

Question:  Has the Reignfire/Sunspot storyline ever been concluded and I
missed it, or are they dragging this out forever??? What happened to
Dani?  Is Illyanna ever coming back???  If this book tried to answer
these questions, I'd be alot happier.

X-Man #8
HITTING BOTTOM
Loeb/Rozum/Skroce & McDaniel
October `95
$1.95 (color)

I'm getting tired of the power fluctuations that this character is
constantly experiencing.  One minute he's incredibly powerful, the next
minute nada.  Reminds me of the early days of the original Phoenix, when
Claremont realized he had written himself into a corner making Jean so
incredibly powerful. This issue was kind of weak, but with the
appearance of the Dark Beast on the last page, the next issue promises
to be an improvement.

X-MEN #45
THE ENEMY OF MY ENEMY...
Nicieza/Kubert/Smith
October `95
$3.95 (color)

Where the Avengers/UltraForce book offered you no ads and 48 pages for
$3.95,  this book has only 37 pages mixed in with ads, and a gatefold
cover that helped inflate the price on the book.  I don't know about the
rest of you, but I would certainly trade in the fancy cover for another
eleven pages of story...

The confrontation between Gambit and Rogue has been building up since
the Age Of Apocolypse ended, and now we finally get to see them face to
face.  After all the build-up, I expected for Rogue to know something
devastating about Remy's past, but apparently she hasn't remembered
anything yet.  I'm disappointed that what should have been a mostly
emotional confrontation was handled on a physical level instead.  Had
the issue ended after Rogue left Gambit alone, I would have been very
upset. Luckily, there is a juicy little bit at the end to whet every
X-Fans appetite for future issues.  I won't spoil it for anyone, but I
will say, the ending is a doozy, and sure to have the message base
buzzing for months to come...

DC CHAT:

AZRAEL ANNUAL #1
YEAR ONE: REQUIEM
Denis O'Neil (writer)
Ammerman/Kitson/Pascoe/Morais/Eklund/Leigh/Branch (pencils)
1995
$3.95 (color)

Following the Year One theme is difficult in a book that's only been
around for less than a year, and whose main character has been carefully
documented since his creatiion.  O'Neil's solution is to give us a tale
of Jean Paul's predecessor and father.  You know, the guy who gets
gunned down in the beginning of the original Azrael mini-series?

Well, while the story is interesting enough, I don't think I could
recommend it to any but the staunchest Azrael fans.  I don't think this
story is too terribly important to the history of the character who now
calls himself Azrael, anything pertinent to him was covered well enough
in the first mini.

BLOOD SYNDICATE #31
BREAKING POINT
Chichester/Mak/Quijano
October `95
$2.50 (color)

This is another cool book from the Milestone group.  It took me a while
to discover that fact, and unfortunately word on the grapevine is that
this one won't be with us much longer.

Unlike other team books, this one has a more realistic reason for the
super-powered members to be hanging out together- perhaps a more honest
look at _all_ super-powered teams... they are a gang.  A very powerful,
very dangerous gang.  The characters aren't represented as being
necessarily bad because they are a gang, or necessarily good because
it's their book.  It's a completely gray area, where each character has
realistic good and bad sides, as well as realistic faults and
complexities.

Blood Syndicate has been a very interesting spin on the usual super-hero
motif, and it's a shame that it won't continue for much longer.

Ivan Velez didn't write this issue, D.G. Chichester did instead, and
this issue has a different feel to it as a result.  Personally, I like
the Velez take on the characters much better, and if he's left the book,
perhaps there is no need to follow this title to the bitter end any
longer.

EGYPT #3 (of six)
THE BOOK OF THE DOUBLE
Milligan/Corona/Gascoine
October `95
$2.50 (color)

This has been a cool series so far, but then Peter Milligan rarely
disappoints me.  It's a fascinating story about a guy named Vincent Me
who is murdered and reawakens in ancient Egypt.  He discovers that this
is one of his past lives, and he is being thrust thru time until his
spirit is reborn.

The book earns a Mature Readers label, but if you can sit thru a Garth
Ennis book, this one is a walk in the park.

GREEN LANTERN #67
FAST FRIENDS? Part Two
Marz/Pelletier/Tanghal
October `95
$1.75 (color)

The team-up of the Flash and Green Lantern has been a staple in DC
Comics for some time... of course that was with previous characters in
both roles.  This issue offers part two of the first partnership of Kyle
Raynor and Wally West, the current incarnations of said heroes.

Wally and Kyle don't take to each other as quickly as Hal and Barry, but
they eventually  figure out the best way to do things is by working
together, as much as they dislike the concept.

This issue earns the mark of: Average.

LEGIONNAIRES #30
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING!
Peyer/McCraw/Carani
October `95
$2.25 (color)

I'm attempting to get into this latest version of The Legion history,
but it's difficult to see characters that are both familiar and new at
the same time.  Getting used to names like Triad, Livewire and Spark
are difficult enough, but when the new timeline resembles the old in
some respects, while adding in all-new elements, it can get quite
confusing.

Still, it's a good read, although I'm still not sure if it'll grab a
permanent spot on my pull list.  I'm anxiously  awaiting the Superboy
crossover however, and that could be the deciding factor.

Nightwing #2 (of four)
BEHIND ENEMY LINES/RENEWAL
O'Neil/Land/Sellers
October `95
$2.25 (color)

When I first saw the cover, I thought Dick Grayson had gotten a hair
cut, and was sporting the Chris McDonald hairdo from the movie.  Nope,
Grayson is just wearing it in a tighter ponytail than usual, in fact his
hair is longer than ever on the interior pages.  Y'know, I think the
crew cut look fits the costume better...

PREACHER #7
NAKED CITY (part three of three)
Garth Ennis/Steve Dillon
October `95
$2.50 (color)

Hey, be warned- this book is as hard core as they come from the DC line,
and I'm sure at least half the population could find something to be
insulted by in this book.  To say it's in questionable taste is putting
it mildly.

But if you aren't easily offended by mutilated bodies, S&M, homosexual
sex, serial killers, Irish Vampires, alot of bad language, and a very
different way of looking at God and creation- then hey, this book is for
you.

Personally, while the book pushes the boundaries of good taste, it
hasn't crossed the line with me yet.  I've enjoyed what I've seen so far
in this series, but it appears that one of my favorite characters- the
vampire- is being written out of the storyline for the time being.  I'll
pick up the next few issues to see how it goes with out him, but he's
always been the best part of the book as far as I'm concerned.  I hope
his absence is a short one.

SHAZAM #8
AFTER THE FALL
Ordway/Krause/Swan/Manley
October `95
$1.75 (color)

Curt Swan does a great seven page intro to this issue, detailing the
exploits of Spy Smasher, Bulletman and Minute-Man.  In the story, the
retired heroes are giving an interview to WHIZ radio about their last
confrontation with Captain Nazi.

You don't have to remember the age of comics that this book represents
to get the nostalgic feeling for an era of comics that has passed
us by.  It's really great to have a fun-filled, action-packed super hero
story that doesn't have the grim and gritty stamp of the nineties.  This
book is good fun and recommended to all ages.

SOVEREIGN SEVEN #4
SKIN DANCE
Claremont/Turner/Ivy
October `95
$1.95 (color)

I've been seeing alot of posts from people voicing their disappointment
in this book.  I'd like to offer another outlook, but I can't.  After
four issues, I have no vested interest in the characters or any
storylines currently going on.  Alot of people looked to Chris Claremont
to repeat his legendary success with the X-Men with this title, and this
book falls way short.

Dwayne Turner is the brightest part of the book, his art is the saving
grace.  Still, it isn't enough to keep me reading.  Someone drop me a
note if this gets interesting, okay?

STARMAN #12
SINS OF THE CHILD  (part one of five)
by Robinson/Harris/Von Grawbadger
October `95
$2.25 (color)

James Robinson is consistantly pleasing me with this book, issue after
issue.  His storylines are carefully crafted and you never feel that any
scene is pointless or "filler" as some series are apt to do.  Tony
Harris does a wonderful job setting the mood of the series, and helps
make this book the "Vertigo Lite" of the DC line.  Actually, that's a
bit misleading- I think this is better than everything I read in the
Vertigo line.

SINS OF THE CHILD begins a new story arc in which the daughter of one of
the original Starman's foes seeks revenge on Jack for the death of her
brother at his hands.  It's a perfect jumping on point for new readers,
and I encourage anyone who has tried this title out to pick up this
book.  You won't be disappointed.

STATIC #28
LAST LICKS
Velez, JR/Wilfred/Stanisci
October `95
$2.50 (color)

This is a good solid book that follows in the tradition of the high
school aged Spidey.  Teen angst at it's best.  This issue, Static
discovers a secret about one of his best friends that is sure to cause
problems for Virgil and his friends.

This is a fun book, if you enjoy super-hero comics, you should check
this one out.

SUPERMAN #105
MISPERCEPTIONS
Jurgens/Garcia-Lopez/Rubinstein
October `95
$1.95 (color)

Guest starring Green Lantern.  Average team-up story, with two-bit
villians.  The most interesting parts of this story involve Cat Grant
and Jimmy Olsen, as other employees speculate on how Jimmy got the job.

SUPERMAN:MOT #2
PAWNS
Stern/Grummett/Breeding
Fall `95 <triangle 41>
$1.95 (color)

Another Byrne rewrite is put to rest, as the bald, healthy Lex Luthor
makes his way to the post-Crisis, post-Zero Hour universe.  Overall, the
Superman family of books seems to be hitting a rut again, and nothing
overly exciting is going on.  In fact, I'm ordering based on the
solicitation these days, instead of having the whole line on my
pull-list.  This book wasn't a terrible read, just not good enough to
earn a recommendation.

DARK HORSE:

DH PRESENTS #100 (3 of 5)
CONCRETE: THE ARTISTIC IMPULSE, is the first Concrete story I've read.
I know it's critically acclaimed and all that, it's just one of those
titles that I've always meant to pick up but never actually did.  I
liked this story, and this will help encourage me to pick up that
Concrete collection I'm always seeing.

BREAKFAST AT BILLY'S by Harvey Pekar and Joe Sacco is just plain odd..

THE FUNNIES by Ivan Brunetti wasn't all that funny, aside from the panel
entitled SEX.

FAGGOT STORY by Dan Savage, penciled by Jason Waskey was educational.
It's a narrative on what it's like to experience bigotry first hand.
This story alone makes the whole book worthwhile.

WHISTLE AND QUEENIE by Megan Kelso had a point in there somewhere, but
it blew right past me.  It's about a shop owner's dealings with a
homeless person.

DH PRESENTS #100 (4 of 5)
ATTACK OF THE FLESH-EATING MONSTERS by Frank Miller and Dave Gibbons is
a short about Martha Washington, it's pretty cool.

THE NIGHT TOM WAITS POURED ME A BOURBON...by Ellen Forney was very
entertaining.  A woman recounts her brush with a celebrity.

THE SYMPHONY OF DAILY NOURISHMENT by Rick Geary and OH MY GOODNESS by
Harvey Pekar and Joe Sacco took up space in my opinion.

BLACK CROSS by Chris Warner was enjoyable, as was BIRD DOG by Ed
Brubaker and Pat McEown.

MEAN MR APPLEHEAD by Brian Sendelbach was twisted, but funny in a
strange kind of way.

IMAGE COMICS:

GEN 13 #4
TOURIST TRAP
Choi/Campbell/Garner
August `95
$2.50 (color)

It's hard to believe that this series is only on it's fourth issue.
It's already become a favorite of mine, and has easily surpassed the
mini-series that introduced them.  What I like most about this team is
that it isn't the typical "let's get into costumes and train to fight
the bad-guys for no particular reason" type of team.  These kids may
have been thrown together in an odd circumstance, but they have a reason
for sticking together beyond the need for companionship (although that
plays an important part as well).  They have a quest to find out more
about their collective history, and about their parents.  I especially
like this Indiana Jones  adventure that they are currently on.

This book is great fun, and highly recommended to the two people who
aren't reading it already.

MAXX #18
BEWARE THE HOOLY
by Sam Kieth, dialogue by Bill Messner-Loebs
August `95
$1.95

More answers, and still more questions this issue, as we inch ever
closer to discovering the secrets of Julie and the Jungle Queen, and
what Maxx's relationship with them truly is.

This is a weird book, and not something you can just jump into at any
point.  If you want to get into the Maxx, you've got to go out and track
down the first eighteen issues in order to do so.  And I don't think
this book is for everyone, so if you're a newbie, consider your options
very well.  Personally, if I was just jumping on, I'd wait for Kieth to
put things in a tpb... or at least on MTV.

WEAPON ZERO #T-2
PROLOGUE THREE
Simonson/Benitez/Sowd
September `95
$2.50 (color)

The art on this book is great, and Walt Simonson is introducing a very
interesting cast of characters and villians.  With books like this on
the stands, it's no wonder that Image is quickly losing the "just pretty
pictures" stigmatism that had been haunting them for so long.  Now
they've got the pretty pictures, and some exciting, adventorous
storylines by top-name authors as well.  Image is starting to enter a
whole new level in this industry, if they keep putting out books like
this and GEN 13 they'll steal an even bigger chunk of the market away
from the big boys.

This book borrows elements from all sorts of places, from ALIENS and
STAR WARS, and even THE GUYVER.  (Don't tell me that armor didn't seem
kinda familiar to you too?)

I look forward to the next issue, as the central characters learn more
about each other and what they are up against.

Bill Hughes!!

EMail Address:  william.hughes@f748.n109.z1.fidonet.org
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[8] Comic Comments, by John Keady

Well here is UNDERWORLD UNLEASHED tie ins!!

Superboy #21- Part 1 of the Future Tense storyline begins with a lot of
fluff and humor but not particularly exciting. I was more intrigued by
the character development in Knockout and the results on the last page.
I expect the remainder of this storyline will get better in the Legion
books   B-

Flash #107- Captain Marvel guests as a Neron enhanced Shadow Thief
attacks Solar city in a bid for revenge. I liked the interaction between
the two heroes especially when they talked of their respective powers!
The artwork was also very good as this issue scored well with me  B

Superman Man of Steel #50- I actually enjoyed the story in this one much
more than the herky jerky artwork. I am usually tolerant of the art in
this book but this time it took away from the rest of the story. At
least this storyarc shows more promise than the recent bombs that these
books have mired themselves in   C+

Primal Force #13- The second to last issue of this fun series set up
what promises to be a real blowout! I really liked this issue as many
loose ends are tied up and three Neron enhanced baddies wreak havok on
the team! The art was not fantastic but it fits the mood of the book  B

Manhunter #12- The final issue in this series puts what I had guessed to
be a good series when I picked up the #0 issue, out of it's misery! F

Damage #18- Another series with potential has pretty much been
squandered. The fun part of this was the battle with a supercharged
Copperhead but the rest of this book is regretfully forgetable!  C-

Aquaman #14- Master Disaster had been given what I think is a really
cool Neron supercharge as he's given the job of eliminating Aquaman.
While I am not a big fan of Peter David's, this story was rather fun to
read.   B-

Azreal #10- Egad........Azbats is back! But not as we remember him. I
wasn't as thrilled with this issue as the past few but maybe because of
what was missing in this issue......I'll not give that out. C+

Catwoman #26- Part 2 of the Secret of the Universe was pretty fun to
read but for some reason, I am just tired the same scenario that
Catwoman seems to play out issue after issue.    C

Extreme Justice- My knowledge of Star Sapphire is limited so I probably
didn't get the same excitement out of this book as anyone who has been
reading comics longer than I have. I still had fun though and hope that
this book can overcome the troubles in the creative staff that have
plagued this book.  B-

Spectre #35- One of the better issues this week as Neron tries to make a
deal with the Spectre with unexpected results! Seeing the results makes
this issue well worth reading.   B+

New Titans #127- Meltdown continues as Damage has a tantrum and some
figures from the past return. Once again, being a relative newcomer to
comics leaves this blast from the past a bit more like a firecracker as
I don't know the history of the Titans when in their heyday!  B-

Green Arrow #102- The introduction of the new villan Tezcat made this
issue memorable as is the first adventure if Connor Hawke as Green
Arrow. This book shows me some promise!  B
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[9] New Comics Shipping 9/25/95, by Bobb Waller

Well here is the list for next week, the week of 9/25/95.  Sorry there is no
Marvel List, we didn't get our "Love Notes" from Heroes World.
Onto the list!
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Abstract Studios:
Strangers in Paradise #7

Acclaim Comics:
Eternal Warrior #48                   Samuree #3
Solar Man of The Atom #56

Archie Comics:
Archie #442                           Archies Double Digest #82
Jetsons #4

Bongo Comics:
Simpsons Comics #12

Chaos! Comics:
Lady Death 1996 Calender             Lady Death Julie Bell Poster
Lady Death in Lingerie #1  (For the 100th time!)

Claypool Comics:
Elvira #28

Comic Shop News:
Comic Shop News #432

Dark Horse Comics:
Dark Horse Presents #101             Doc Savage: Curse of the Fire God #1
Godzilla #4                          Legend of Mother Sarah #6
Motorhead #2                         Oh My Goddess Part 2 #8
Star Wars Droids #5                  Star Wars River of Chaos #3

DC Comics:
Action Comics Annual #7              Adventures of Superman #529
Animal Man #89-Final Issue           Batman & Robin Adventures #1
Batman: LODK #79                     Batman: Man-Bat #2
Chiaroscuro:Private Lives/DaVinci #4 Detective Comics #691
Egypt #4                             Fate #13
Flash: Terminal Velocity TP          Impulse #8
Judge Dredd: Legends of the Law #12  Justice League Task Force #29
Legionaires #31                      Looney Tunes #20
Mad Super Special #108               Nightwing #3
Outsiders #24-Final Issue            Preacher #8
Ray #18                              R.E.B.E.L.S. 95 #13
Star Trek:TNG #77                    Star Trek TNG Special #3
Static #29                           Steel #21
Tank Girl: Apocalypse #1             Vertigo Voices: The Eaters #1

Event Comics:
Ash #5

Fantagraphics Books:
Hate #20                             Love & Rockets Book 5: H.O.R.-2nd edt.
Love & Rockets Book 6 Duck Feet- 2nd Edt.
Young Hoods in Love

Image Comics:
Bloodstrike Assassin #3              Cyberforce: Codename Strykeforce OPP...
Deadly Duo #3                        Glory #5
Grifter #4                           Knightmare #8
Prophet Annual #1                    Ripclaw #1
Riptide #1                           Savage Dragon #22
Super Patriot Liberty & Justice #3   Team 1 Wildcats #2
Team Youngblood #28                  Violater/Badrock #4
Weapon Zero #T-Minus-1               Wetworks #10
Wildcats #23

King Ink:
I Had A Dream #2

Kitchen Sink Press:
Button Man: The Killing Game         Crow Black on Black T-shirt
From Hell Vol. 8

Lightning Comics:
Creed #1

Maximum Comic Press:
Warchild #0

Slave Labor Graphics:
Milk & Cheese #1-6Th Printing

Tekno Comix:
John Jakess Mullkon Empire #5        Neil Gaimans Lady Justice #5

Topps Comics:
Lady Rawhide #2                      Return to Jurrasic Park #6
X-Files TP (Finally!?)

Viz Communications:
Animerica Vol. 3 #9                  Battle Angel Alita Part V #3
Mermaids Mask #3                     Viz-In Magazine Vol. 7 #18

Wells & Clark:
Arcana #5
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No One has started any exclusivity rumors lately so here is a tongue-in-
cheek one.

"Didja hear, Capital just signed these companies to an exclusive contract;
Pacific, Eclipse, Innovation, Atlas, and the biggie Dell!!!!"

Seriously, see ya at the spinners!

bbwaller@iadfw.net  is Bobb Waller Sysop of FIAWOL-BBS
Dedicated to both Fandom and empowering the disABLED

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[10]

NEW COMICS SITE:

I would like to announce a new site dedicated to an european comic book.

SARAJEVO-TANGO
A comic strip account of indignation on the drama in Sarajevo
Based on the tragic experiences of a family living through the daily horror
of war, "Sarajevo-Tango" is, above all, a cry of angry and indignation -
with all the force which can be recreated in a comic strip - faced with
the hypocrisy and indifference of the Western states.

A bilingual site (English/French), with many pictures, videos, audios and the
twelve first pages of the comic book to download.
URL: http://www.best.be/sarajevo


NEW COMICS COMPANY:

In March, 1996, REMIX Comix will debut with their first title, "HotWire" <c>.

It will be available where ever fine software and comics are sold.

Price: $2.50 for a 48 page digital comic on 1.44 HD floppy.

Features:  Full color graphics, sound and music.

Stay tuned.  Leave replies for your FREE teaser copy soon to be distributed
ONLINE.

TEd
REMIX Comix
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[11] CBN Conference Totals

 >> CBN Conference Traffic week of 09/16/95 - 09/22/95

 Conference                   Tot    Conference                   Tot
 ---------------------------- ---    ---------------------------- ---
 CBN: Image Comics             84    CBN: Cards                    13
 CBN: Bullpen                  63    CBN: Back Issue Bin           11
 CBN: Small Press              53    CBN: Independents             10
 CBN: Editors Office           45    CBN: Fanboy                    7
 CBN: Writers/Artists          42    CBN: Electronic Mag            6
 CBN: DC Comics                40    CBN: Video Games               6
 CBN: Movies/TV                38    CBN: Dark Horse Comics         4
 CBN: Marvel Comics            37    CBN: SciFi                     4
 CBN: Comic Issues             30    CBN: Splash Page               4
 CBN: Fan Fiction              22    CBN: Toys/Collectibles         3
 CBN: Animation                16    CBN: Manga                     2
 CBN: Acclaim Comics           13    CBN: Role Playing              2

 >> Total Combined: 555
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[13] Join in the fun!

You too can enjoy the intelligent conversations and informative threads
that occupy the conferences of the Comic Book Net every day! However,
many people who read this e-mag aren't familiar with the Local BBS
echo-mail system....

Bulletin Board Systems are scattered everywhere across the USofA, and
many of them are free!  Chances are, if you have a modem you have
the accompanying communications software.  Using the Terminal Emulation
software that came with your modem, you can dial up one of the many
systems linked into CBN (see the listings down a few paragraphs). Most
of the boards offer all the message echoes in the Comic Book Network...
there are message bases devoted to all the bigger comics publishers, as
well as big Small Press and Independent message bases, not to mention
sections for general (doesn't even have to be about comics!)
conversation. 

If you are worried about long distance charges, worry no longer! Most
if not all the BBS's offer a mail service from which you can download
a .QWK packet of recent e-mail to read offline with a program called
an offline mail reader.  You can read & write messages at your leisure,
and then upload your own messages & replies the next time you call your
local BBS.  There are many .QWK packet readers out there, for every
type of computer system.  They all give you a better explaination in
their documentation than I can.   These programs are available all over
the Internet and are downloadable from most BBS's.

These "mail runs" (dialing up, downloading the mail packet and uploading
replies) generally take less than 5 minutes to accomplish, and at the
average after-5pm/weekends/holidays long distance phone rates, that is
LESS THAN 75!  See? Even less expensive than many of the commercial
information services available! :)

So what else can you find on free BBS systems?  Theres plenty of files
for specific types of computers.  Some systems also offer other types
of message networks ranging from general topics to specific themes
like sci-fi, role playing, games, music, etc.  And, let's not forget
online games.  Join into the many different multiplayer games, each
system sports different challenges.  There's nothing like becoming
the most powerful being in a online adventure!

And when you _do_ log on, leave a message in The Bullpen conference to
ALL, and introduce yourself to us!  You're guaranteed to get plenty of
replies and all the help you need to join in the fun!

Best,

--Ry, the editor, with assists from Ed Dukeshire.

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[14] BBSes Linked into CBN

 +----------------------------+
 |  The ComicBook Network !!  |  A message network devoted to Comic
 +----------------------------+  Fans, Collectors, and Professionals!
                                 ----  ----------      -------------
  - Over 20 message echoes for your reading enjoyment!

  - Marvel Comics        - DC Comics               - Image Comics
  - Acclaim Comics       - Dark Horse Comics       - Small Press
  - Independents         - Manga Comics            - Comic Issues
  - Writers/Artists      - Toys and Collectables   - Cards
  - Back Issue Bin       - Video Games             - Bullpen
  - Fanboy               - Animation               - TV/Movies
  - Role Playing Games   - Splash Page             - SciFi

  - News, info, reviews, and general conversation with other comic
    book fans and professionals.

  - Log onto the systems, check it out and participate.  We'd love to
    have you aboard!

  - Here's a quick rundown of free access BBSes already linked in!
    Most offer a QWK/Bluewave door to pack mail and read offline.
    * = New systems linked in.

    City          St  BBS Number       City          St  BBS Number
    ------------- --  ------------     ------------- --  ------------
    Russelville   AR  501-968-3910     Hector        AR  501-284-5503
    Lakeside      CA  619-561-2961     Victorville   CA  619-955-6445
    Destin        FL  904-654-9385     Ft. Walton    FL  904-244-7434
    Jacksonville  FL  904-363-6347
    Melbourne     FL  407-253-0782     Melbourne     FL  407-253-8754
    Tavares       FL  904-343-7272     Davenport     IA  319-381-2906
    Palatine      IL  708-776-2395     Indianapolis  IN  317-856-9020
    La Porte      IN  219-325-3655     Acushnet      MA  508-995-0085
    Agawam        MA  413-789-6533     Freetown      MA  508-763-2027
    Haverhill     MA  508-372-2258     New Bedford   MA  508-984-1212
    New Bedford   MA  508-984-5321     New Bedford   MA  508-994-4687
    Rochester     MA  508-763-5579     Shrewsbury    MA  508-753-3767
    S. Dartmouth  MA  508-979-8930     Worcester     MA  508-791-1281
    Worcester     MA  508-798-5647     Bishopville   MD  410-352-5754
    Frederick     MD  301-831-8057     Frederick     MD  301-698-5194
    Gaithersburg  MD  301-601-9731     Gaithersburg  MD  301-977-0791
    Mount Rainier MD  301-779-9381     Walkersville  MD  301-898-4088
  * Silver Spring MD  301-             Dearborn Hgts MI  313-565-8464
    Kalamazoo     MI  616-349-9438     Durham        NC  919-286-4542
    Durham        NC  919-286-7738     Raliegh       NC  919-833-3412
    Raliegh       NC  919-790-3599     Newton        NH  603-382-0338
    Hillsdale     NJ  201-722-1495   * Little Ferry  NJ  201-440-5499
    Park Ridge    NJ  201-307-9225     Saddle Brook  NJ  201-368-1866
    Astoria       NY  718-204-0159     Poughkeepsie  NY  914-485-5463
    Saugerties    NY  914-247-9601     Spring Valley NY  914-426-3029
    West Islip    NY  516-422-4225     Collinsville  OK  918-371-0980
    Oklahoma City OK  405-672-0615     Oklahoma City OK  405-728-7960
    Cottage Grove OR  503-942-4561     Brookhaven    PA  610-872-0916
    Eddystone     PA  610-872-2830     Philadelphia  PA  215-535-3055
  * Philadelphia  PA  215-342-5384   * Philadelphia  PA  215-487-7315
    Old San Juan  PR  809-721-6512
    Union City    TN  901-885-9647     Dallas        TX  214-680-2755
    Garland       TX  214-494-3702     Grand Prairie TX  214-641-1136
    Houston       TX  713-568-0825     Irving        TX  214-790-6472
    Killeen       TX  817-699-2254     Missouri City TX  713-835-0965
    Odessa        TX  915-530-2712     Waxahachie    TX  214-938-7115
    Arlington     VA  703-415-0134     Longview      WA  206-577-7358
    Gananoque    ONT  613-382-1788     Niagara Fall ONT  905-371-0736
    St.Catharine ONT  905-938-1670     St.Catharine ONT  905-988-9698
    Tecumseh     ONT  519-979-4251     Mexico City  MEX  52-5-264-2994

  - If you have access to internet mail, you can receive a complete
    listing of bbs systems linked in.  Address your message to
    ComicBkNet@AOL.COM

  - Weekly "Comic Book Electronic Magazine" available on all above
    systems.  Also available on AOL - GOTO: SCIENCE FICTION and select
    Science Fiction Libraries from the main menu.  The files are in:
    ANIME, COMICS, OTHER.  If you don't have an account on AOL, check
    the CompuServe and GEnie libraries, they're uploaded there as well.

  - Sysops: FREQ the latest information packet using the Magic Filename
    COMICS from these Fidonet systems; 1:19/37 in AR, 1:324/134 in MA,
                                       1:109/748 in MD, 1:2201/66 in MI

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[15] E-Mag Info

The Comic Book Net E-Mag is published weekly by the many participants of
The Comic Book Network. This is a compilation of articles and columns
which were originally posted in the network's conferences or written
specifically for this electronic magazine.

All text contained within are copyrighted to the originating author(s).

Freely distributable for noncommerical purposes only.

THE CBN WEB PAGE
----------------
If you have access to the World Wide Web, please stop by and visit our
web page! On our web page, you can find the latest issue of our E-Mag,
as well as an annotated index of back issues.  You'll also find
important information on how to join the conversation in the Comic
Book Net, an archive of Comic Book Net fanfic, and other neat features!
The URL address is: http://www.cris.com/~Xenozoid/ComicBkNet.html

LOCATING THE ISSUES
-------------------
The latest issue is always available from all the systems linked into
The Comic Book Network.  Issues may be obtained through several online
pay services as well (ie; AOL, CompuServe, GEnie).  All back issues
should be available at the above sites, as well as our World Wide Web
page.

SUBMISSIONS
-----------
To submit an article, review, column, etc to our e-mag, simply post it
in any Comic Book Net conference and leave me a message in the
CBN: E-Mag conference giving me permission to use the article.  If you
cannot access the Comic Book Net, submit your news articles (no reviews
accepted at this time...) to the editor: Xenozoid@cris.com.

SUBSCRIPTIONS
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- End of Issue #28.. see ya next week!
