March 1987 - April 1987

Cerebus #96.

The comic features the story Church & State (Chapter 46): “An Anchor That’s Going Places,” by Dave Sim & Gerhard. Cover illustration by Dave Sim. Standard-format comic book. Black-and-white interiors. 28 pages. Kitchener, Ontario, Canada: Aardvark-Vanaheim. Cover/indicia date: March 1987. Cover price: $1.70.

Note

The exact publication date is unknown. This is a Canadian publication. No copyright registration has been filed in the United States.

Mage: The Hero Discovered, Vol. 1, Matt Wagner.

Edited by Kay Reynolds. The book collects the story material in Mage #1-5, published by Comico in 1984 and 1985. Introduction by Matt Wagner. Cover illustration by Matt Wagner. Trade-paperback book. Color interiors. 156 pages. Brookfield, MO: Starblaze (Donning). Cover/indicia date: March 1987. Cover price: $12.95.

Note

The exact publication date is unknown. No copyright registration was filed.

Neat Stuff #7.

Edited by Gary Groth. The magazine includes the The Bradleys story “Back to Nature,” by Peter Bagge. Cover illustration by Peter Bagge. Magazine format. Black-and-white interiors. 36 pages. Agoura, CA: Fantagraphics. Cover/indicia date: August 1987 (March 1987). Cover price: $2.25.

Note

The exact publication date is unknown. No copyright registration has been filed.

Prince Valiant, Vol. 30: Arn, Son of Valiant, Hal Foster.

Edited by Henning Kure. The book features the episodes published between July 15, 1962 and August 26, 1963 from Hal Foster’s Prince Valiant Sunday-newspaper strip. Cover illustration by Hal Foster. Trade-paperback book. Color interiors. 52 pages. Agoura, CA: Fantagraphics. Cover/indicia date: Spring 1987 (March 1987?). Cover price: $9.95

Note

The exact publication date is unknown. No copyright registration was filed. The March 1987 listing date is extrapolated from the Spring 1987 date given in the indicia.

Terry and the Pirates, No. 5: Shanghaied, Milton Caniff.

The book features the material first published between May 31, 1937 and November 13, 1937 during Milton Caniff's run on the Terry and the Pirates daily-newspaper strip. Cover illustration by Milton Caniff. Trade-paperback book. Black-and-white interiors. 68 pages. New York: NBM. Cover/indicia date: 1987 (March 1987). Cover price: $5.95.

Note

The exact publication date is unknown. No copyright registration was filed.

Weirdo #20.

Edited by Aline Kominsky-Crumb. The magazine includes the story “Footsy,” by R. (Robert) Crumb. The other contributors include Lindsay Arnold, Michael Dougan, Mary Fleener, Justin Green, Aline Kominsky-Crumb, Dori Seda, Luna Ticks, Carol Tyler, and Mark Zingarelli. Cover illustration by R. Crumb. Magazine format. Black-and-white interiors. 44 pages. San Francisco, CA: Last Gasp. Cover/indicia date: Spring 1987 (March 1987?). Cover price: $2.95.

Note

The exact publication date is unknown. No copyright registration was filed. The March 1987 listing date is extrapolated from the Spring 1987 date given in the indicia.

Wolverine, Chris Claremont & Frank Miller.

Edited by Ann Nocenti. The book collects the 1982 four-issue Wolverine limited series by Chris Claremont & Frank Miller, with Josef Rubinstein. Introduction by Chris Claremont. Afterword by Frank Miller. Cover illustration by Frank Miller, with Lynn Varley. Trade-paperback book. Color interiors. 100 pages. New York: Marvel. Cover/indicia date: 1987 (March 1987). Cover price: $4.95.

Note

The copyright registration gives a publication date of November 3, 1987. However, the book was published in March.

Sergio Aragonés’ Groo the Wanderer #29.

Published on March 10, 1987. Edited by Dan Chichester. The comic features the story “Rufferto,” by Sergio Aragonés, with Mark Evanier. Cover illustration by Sergio Aragonés. Standard-format comic book. Color interiors. 36 pages. New York: Epic (Marvel). Cover/indicia date: July 1987. Cover price: $1.00.

The Spirit #28.

Published on March 11, 1987. Edited by Denis Kitchen. The comic features stories first published in 1948 in Will Eisner’s The Spirit Sunday-newspaper comic-book insert. The stories include “Life Below” (02-22-1948), “The Return of Roger” (02-29-1948), “The Strange Case of Mrs. Paraffin” (03-07-1948), and “War Brides” (03-14-1948). Introduction by Dave Schreiner. Cover illustration by Will Eisner. Standard-format comic book. Black-and-white interiors. 36 pages. Princeton, WI: Kitchen Sink. Cover/indicia date: February 1987. Cover price: $2.00.

Watchmen #10.

Published on March 17, 1987. Edited by Barbara Randall (Kesel). The comic features the story “Two Riders Were Approaching…” (Chapter 10), by Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons. Cover illustration by Dave Gibbons. Standard-format comic book. Color interiors. 36 pages. New York: DC. Cover/indicia date: July 1987. Cover price: $1.50.

Xenozoic Tales #1.

Published on March 20, 1987. Edited by Dave Schreiner. The comic features the stories "An Archipelago of Stone," "The Opportunists," and "Law of the Land," all by Mark Schultz. Cover illustration by Mark Schultz. Standard-format comic book. Black-and-white interiors. 36 pages. Princeton, WI: Kitchen Sink. Cover/indicia date: February 1987. Cover price: $2.00.

The Spirit #29.

Published on March 23, 1987. Edited by Denis Kitchen. The comic features stories first published in 1948 in Will Eisner’s The Spirit Sunday-newspaper comic-book insert. The stories include “Tunnel” (03-21-1948), “Ward Healy” (03-28-1948), “Wild Rice” (04-04-1948), and “The Inheritance” (04-11-1948). Introduction by Dave Schreiner. Cover illustration by Will Eisner. Standard-format comic book. Black-and-white interiors. 36 pages. Princeton, WI: Kitchen Sink. Cover/indicia date: March 1987. Cover price: $2.00.

The ‘Nam #8.

Published on March 24, 1987. Edited by Larry Hama. The comic features the story “In the Underground,” by Doug Murray & Michael Golden, with John Beatty. Cover illustration by Michael Golden. Standard-format comic book. Color interiors. 36 pages. New York: Marvel. Cover/indicia date: July 1987. Cover price: 75¢.

Cerebus #97.

The comic features the story Church & State (Chapter 47): “The Unknown Given,” by Dave Sim & Gerhard. Cover illustration by Dave Sim. Standard-format comic book. Black-and-white interiors. 28 pages. Kitchener, Ontario, Canada: Aardvark-Vanaheim. Cover/indicia date: April 1987. Cover price: $1.70.

Note

The exact publication date is unknown. This is a Canadian publication. No copyright registration has been filed in the United States.

Hup #1.

The comics features the stories “The Ruff-Tuff Cream-Puffs Take Over,” “Uh Oh! He’s Back! Who’s Back? You’ll Find Out!,” “My Troubles with Women—Part II,” and “Here He Comes Again!,” all by R. (Robert) Crumb. Cover illustration by R. Crumb. Standard-format comic book. Black-and-white interiors. 36 pages. San Francisco: Last Gasp. Cover/indicia date: 1987 (April 1987?). Cover price: $2.50.

Note

The exact publication date is unknown. No copyright registration was filed.

The Shadow: Blood & Judgment, Howard Chaykin.

Edited by Barry Marx. The book collects The Shadow (1986 series) #1-4. Introductions by Anthony Tollin and Joe Orlando. Cover illustration by Howard Chaykin. Trade-paperback book. Color interiors. 132 pages. New York: DC. Cover/indicia date: 1987 (April 1987). Cover price: $12.95.

Note

The exact publication date is unknown. No copyright registration was filed.

Yummy Fur #4.

The comic features the Ed the Happy Clown story “Forgiven,” and an adaptation of The Gospel According to Mark 1:1-1:39, both by Chester Brown. Cover illustration by Chester Brown. Standard-format comic book. Black-and-white interiors. 28 pages. Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Vortex. Cover/indicia date: April 1987. Cover price: $1.75.

Note

The exact publication date is unknown. This is a Canadian publication. No copyright registration was filed in the United States.

More American Splendor: The Life and Times of Harvey Pekar.

Published on April 3, 1987. The book features select material originally published in American Splendor #2-11. All stories were scripted by Harvey Pekar. The contributing artists include Greg Budgett, Sean Carroll, Sue Cavey, R. (Robert) Crumb, Gary Dumm, Val Mayerik, and Gerry Shamray. Cover illustration by R. Crumb. Trade-paperback book. Black-and-white interiors. 168 pages. Garden City, NY: Doubleday. Cover/indicia date: 1987. Cover price: $7.95.

Mad’s Bizarre Biz, Don Edwing.

Published on April 7, 1986. The book features new material by cartoonist Don “Duck” Edwing. Cover illustration by Don “Duck” Edwing. Mass-market paperback book. Black-and-white interiors. 196 pages. New York: Warner. Cover/indicia date: April 1987. Cover price: $2.95.

Dogs Don’t Eat Dessert, Charles M. Schulz.

Published on April 6, 1987. The book features material originally published in 1985 in Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts daily-newspaper strip. Cover illustration by Charles M. Schulz. 124 pages. New York: Topper. Cover/indicia date: 1987. Cover price: $5.95.

Calvin and Hobbes, Bill Watterson.

Published on April 13, 1987. The book features material originally published in Bill Watterson’s Calvin and Hobbes daily-newspaper strip. Foreword by Garry (G. B.) Trudeau. Cover illustration by Bill Watterson. Trade-paperback book. Black-and-white interiors. 132 pages. Kansas City, MO: Andrews, McMeel & Parker. Cover/indicia date: February 1987. Cover price: $6.95.

Sergio Aragonés’ Groo the Wanderer #30.

Published on April 14, 1987. Edited by Dan Chichester. The comic features the story “Rufferto II,” by Sergio Aragonés, with Mark Evanier. Cover illustration by Sergio Aragonés. Standard-format comic book. Color interiors. 36 pages. New York: Epic (Marvel). Cover/indicia date: August 1987. Cover price: $1.00.

The ‘Nam #9.

Published on April 28, 1987. Edited by Larry Hama. The comic features the story “Pride Goeth…,” by Doug Murray & Michael Golden, with John Beatty. Cover illustration by Michael Golden. Standard-format comic book. Color interiors. 36 pages. New York: Marvel. Cover/indicia date: August 1987. Cover price: 75¢.

Swamp Thing #63.

Published on April 28, 1987. Edited by Karen Berger. The comic features the story “Loose Ends (Reprise),” by Alan Moore & Rick Veitch, with Alfredo Alcala. Cover illustration by Stephen R. Bissette, with Bill Sienkiewicz. Standard-format comic book. Color interiors. 36 pages. New York: DC. Cover/indicia date: August 1987. Cover price: $1.00.

The Spirit #30.

Published on April 30, 1987. Edited by Denis Kitchen. The comic features stories first published in 1948 in Will Eisner’s The Spirit Sunday-newspaper comic-book insert. The stories include “The O’Dolan” (04-18-1948), “The Torch” (04-25-1948), “The Wedding” (05-02-1948), and “The Job” (05-09-1948). Introduction by Dave Schreiner. Cover illustration by Will Eisner. Standard-format comic book. Black-and-white interiors. 36 pages. Princeton, WI: Kitchen Sink. Cover/indicia date: April 1987. Cover price: $2.00.

Next: May to June 1987.