Star Comics Magazine #9

Apr 1988 · Marvel · 1.50 USD

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In "The Spectacular Comic Book Caper!", Top Dog and Joey team up with Mark Carter, the owner of a struggling comic book store, when a loan shark threatens to torch the shop for a quick insurance payout. With Mark’s friend Jim—dressed as Spider-Man for store events—unexpectedly drawn into the mix, the trio must outwit a dangerous scheme before the store goes up in flames. Written by George Caragonne and illustrated by Warren Kremer and John Romita, with inks by Jon D'Agostino, colors by George Roussos, and letters by Grace Kremer, this 1988 adventure brings a lively mix of humor and heart to the streets of a comic-loving neighborhood, all wrapped in a cover by John Romita.

Contains 7 stories

The Spectacular Comic Book Caper!

23 pp · Children

Danny CarterMark CarterJim Osborn [Spider-Man]Sparks McGeeMr. JordanMrs. Jordan

In "The Spectacular Comic Book Caper!" from Star Comics Magazine #9 (1988), Top Dog and Jo team up with Mark Carter—dad of Joey’s friend Danny—when a loan shark threatens to torch Mark’s comic book store for a quick insurance payoff. With Mark’s friend Jim, who moonlights as Spider-Man at store events, stepping in to help, the trio races to protect the shop and keep its shelves safe.

The Legend of Lake Nish

6 pp

In "The Legend of Lake Nish," Grandpa and Heathcliff head out for a quiet day of fishing, but the legendary creature lurking beneath the surface of Lake Nish has other plans—causing chaos that Grandpa is quick to blame on Heathcliff, who’s always just out of sight when things go wrong.

Color Crazy

11 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Children

RowlfScooterColor Guard [BlueGreenBrown]Nanny

Finders, Keepers

2 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Children

Madballs Meet Weirdbeard the Pirate

12 pp · Children, Fantasy

Madballs [Crack HeadSkull FaceScreamin' MeemieSlobulusOculus OrbusHorn HeadDust BrainAargh]TommyDawnChinBeauregardCaptain WeirdbeardMcCawShocktopusPeg Leg Peg

The Return of Big Foot

10 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Children

Ranger RogerBig Foot

When Iggy and Heathcliff set out on a nature hike, they’re spooked by local tales of Big Foot—until they stumble upon an old man claiming to be the legendary creature, lost in the woods for decades. Written by a team known for whimsy and heart, this 1988 tale blends gentle suspense with a touch of mystery, all in the signature anthropomorphic style of Star Comics Magazine.

No Smoking

1 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Children