Kissyfur

The story is based on the animated television series Kissyfur, which aired in the mid-1980s as part of NBC’s Saturday morning cartoon lineup. Created by Phil Mendez, the show followed the adventures of a little bear cub named Kissyfur and his father Gus, who escape from the circus to start a new life in the swamp. There, they build a community with other animal characters while learning about friendship, trust, and family bonds.

The comic adaptation captures the same lighthearted and warm tone of the cartoon. It features Gus as a loving but clumsy father, and Kissyfur as the playful and brave cub, always ready for new adventures with his friends—including a rabbit, a piglet, and other cheerful swamp dwellers. The art style is colorful and playful, echoing the animated look of the series, making it appealing to children and nostalgic fans alike.

As with many cartoon-to-comic adaptations of the 1980s, this issue sought to extend the popularity of the TV show into print form, giving fans an additional way to connect with the characters they loved on Saturday mornings. Today, Kissyfur comics are remembered as part of the era when DC Comics experimented with bringing animated favorites into comic book form, standing alongside other adaptations of beloved cartoons.

 

ITEM # 0043A Baker Street # 1 - 10

Baker Street is set in an alternate-universe London where World War II never happened and the Victorian influence on British society continued into the 1980s. Divided into two arcs of five issues each, Honour Among Punks and Children of the Night blend Sherlock Holmes mystery with Jack the Ripper horror to create a unique and fascinating storyline. Featuring punks, goths, corrupt police, and an American student studying abroad, these tales keep readers guessing until the end. Each arc was collected in its own trade paperback by Caliber in 1993, and later combined into one volume by Milk and Cookies Press in 2008.

ITEM # Epicurus the Sage # 1 - 2

 

"Epicurus the Sage" is a witty, philosophical comic book series written by William Messner-Loebs and illustrated by Sam Kieth, originally published by Piranha Press, an experimental imprint of DC Comics. The series blends humor, history, and classical philosophy in a uniquely entertaining way.

🧠 Overview

Set in ancient Greece, Epicurus the Sage reimagines the legendary philosopher Epicurus as a wandering thinker who questions the world around him with charm, wit, and a good deal of sarcasm. The comic pokes fun at the great minds of Western thought—Plato, Aristotle, Socrates, and even Alexander the Great—portraying them as flawed, egotistical, or hilariously misguided.

Rather than a dry philosophical treatise, the series offers a comedic and insightful take on the nature of truth, knowledge, power, and belief. Epicurus himself serves as the calm center in a world full of madness, trying to live a life of reason and pleasure while surrounded by chaos and contradiction.

🎨 Art and Style

The artwork by Sam Kieth is distinctive—exaggerated, expressive, and filled with visual gags. His characters have a wild, rubbery look that fits perfectly with the absurdity of the situations they face. The visual tone balances ancient architecture with cartoonish flair, creating a world that feels both timeless and fantastically strange.

🏛️ Themes

The comic explores:

• The clash between rational thought and dogmatic tradition.

• The absurdities of politics, war, and religion.

• The pursuit of a simple, meaningful life, inspired by Epicurean philosophy.

Despite the humor, there’s a sincere philosophical core: it invites readers to reflect on how we think, what we value, and how society shapes our beliefs.

📚 Legacy

"Epicurus the Sage" remains a cult classic, admired by fans of alternative comics and intellectual satire. It’s not just funny—it’s clever, thought-provoking, and refreshingly irreverent. It serves as both an homage and a parody of classical wisdom, making it accessible even to those unfamiliar with philosophy.

ITEM # Spicy Tales Special # 1 - 2

 

ITEM # The War # 1 – 4

Jack Magniconte and other new universe characters join forces to take down a paranormal terrorist.

 

ITEM # 4001 Blackhawk Vol. 3 #1 – 16 + Annual

 

ITEM # Untold Origin of FemForce

 

ITEM # Thun'da, King of the Congo 1-5

 

ITEM # SHE CAT # 1 - 4

 

ITEM # OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE VOL. 3 # 1 - 8

 

ITEM # Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #1 – 72 (1989-1995)

 Published by Archie Comics, this comic was based on mainstream version of the turtles. It started out simply retelling episodes of the then popular animated series but with the fifth issue the book branched out into telling it’s own stories. Primarily written by Dean Clarrain the stories would often have an underlying environmentalist themes, over time the storylines grew darker and more mature. The series drew negative press when a storyline saw the death of the turtle’s allies The Mighty Mutanimals in a massacre.

The three part “Future Shark Trilogy” which saw the turtles, Splinter and their ally Ninjara come to the aid of the older turtles in dystopian future proved popular with fans and elements and characters from the story were revisited many times in the series. For five issues the comic was renamed Cyber Samurai Mutant Ninja Turtles in a storyline that was set soley in the aforementioned future. By now the turtles fad of the eighties and early nineties had faded which meant lagging sales. Mirage wanting to put out their own color TMNT book made the publishers nervous of competition leading them to consider cancellation. Growing frustration of darker storylines came to a head when Clarrain and co plotter and artist Chris Allen submitted a time travel story involving the the future turtles Archie was displeased. The covers for the seven part epic “Forever War” were made with the belief that this would be final storyline of the series. Clarrain and Allen were dropped from the book and it was cancelled two issues later with the final storyline focused on a present Splinter telling the story of how pre-teen turtles picked their weapons written by Steve Sullivan and drawn by Brian Thomas.

ITEM # The Sandman # 1 – 75 + Extras (1989-1996)

The Sandman is a comic book written by Neil Gaiman and published by DC Comics. Its artists include Sam Kieth, Mike Dringenberg, Jill Thompson, Shawn McManus, Marc Hempel, Bryan Talbot, and Michael Zulli, with lettering by Todd Klein and covers by Dave McKean. The original series ran for 75 issues from January 1989 to March 1996. Beginning with issue No. 47, it was placed under DC's Vertigo imprint, and following Vertigo's retirement in 2020, reprints have been published under DC's Black Label imprint.

The titular main character of The Sandman is Dream, also known as Morpheus and other names, who is one of the seven Endless. The other Endless are Destiny, Death, Desire, Despair, Delirium (formerly Delight), and Destruction (also known as 'The Prodigal'). The series is famous for Gaiman's trademark use of anthropomorphic personification of various metaphysical entities, while also blending mythology and history in its horror setting within the DC Universe.^[2] The Sandman is a story about stories and how Morpheus, the Lord of Dreams, is captured and subsequently learns that sometimes change is inevitable.^[3] The Sandman was Vertigo's flagship title, and is available as a series of ten trade paperbacks, a recolored five-volume Absolute hardcover edition with slipcase, a three-volume omnibus edition, a black-and-white Annotated edition;

Critically acclaimed, The Sandman was among the first graphic novels to appear on The New York Times Best Seller list, along with Maus, Watchmen, and The Dark Knight Returns. It was one of six graphic novels to make Entertainment Weekly's "100 best reads from 1983 to 2008", ranking at No. 46.^[4] Norman Mailer described the series as "a comic strip for intellectuals".^[5] The series has exerted considerable influence over the fantasy genre and graphic novel medium since its publication and is often regarded as one of the greatest graphic novels of all time.

Various film and television versions of Sandman have been developed. In 2013, Warner Bros. announced that a film adaptation starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt was in production, but Gordon-Levitt dropped out in 2016. In July 2020, September 2021 and September 2022, three full-cast audio dramas were released exclusively through Audible starring James McAvoy, which were narrated by Gaiman and dramatized and directed by Dirk Maggs. In August 2022, Netflix released a television adaptation starring Tom Sturridge.

ITEM # L.E.G.I.O.N. #1 – 70 + Annual (1989-1994)

Following Invasion, L.E.G.I.O.N. (Licensed Extra-Governmental Interstellar Operatives Network) features a group of heroes in space who act as kind of police force similar to the Green Lantern Corps. The team featured Vril Dox, Garryn Bek, Strata, Lyrissa Mallor, Durlan and added Lobo to the roster.

 

ITEM # 1161 THE PHANTOM # 1 - 13

 

ITEM # 0950 LEGION OF SUPERHEROES VOL. 4 # 1 - 125 ANNUALS

Five years after the Magic Wars, the Legion of Super-Heroes is no more--the members have gone their ways after the devastating battle. But on Durla, Reep Dangle decides that it's time to bring the team together once more, starting with Legion founder Cosmic Boy!It is five years after the Magic Wars and the Legion of Super-Heroes have disbanded. Dirk Morgna, formerly Sun Boy, is a public relations liaison for Earth. Rokk Krinn, formerly Cosmic Boy, is living on a devastated Braal with his pregnant lover, Night Girl. Salu Digby, formerly Shrinking Violet, has just been dishonorably pardoned from the Imskian Army. Reep Daggle, formerly Chameleon Boy, makes moves to gather the Legion of Super-Heroes again, especially in these trying times. He meets Rokk privately, thanks to Rokk's best friend Loomis, and persuades him to join his endeavor to bring back the team, but Rokk informs him that he has lost his magnetic powers. Reep doesn't care; Rokk is the heart and soul of the Legion and it wouldn't work without him.

ITEM # 0903 THE HUNTRESS VOL. 1 # 1 - 19

1989,DC

 

ITEM # 0885 NTH MAN - THE ULTIMATE NINJA # 1 - 16

  Nth Man: The Ultimate Ninja is a comic book about an American ninja set in an unspecified near future where World War III has started. It was written by Larry Hama between 1989 and 1990, based largely on his success writing the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero comic, which he wrote concurrently with The Nth Man (and also features a modern ninja as one of the main characters). 

ITEM # 0875 ARKHAM ASYLUM - A SERIOUS HOUSE

 

ITEM # 0638 ROY ROGERS WESTERN CLASSICS # 1 - 5

 

ITEM # 0635 ROCKY LANE WESTERN # 1 - 2