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Issue: Taboo #4
Publication Date: January 1990
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Issues: #4 of 7 Issues
Title:
Variant: unnamed
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Publisher: FlagSpiderbaby Grafix & Publications
Brand:
Indicia Publisher: SpiderBaby Grafix & Publications
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 1
Pages: 172
ISBN: 0922003033
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $14.95 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 33 (13 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Stephen R. Bissette
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color Cover; Black & White Interior
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Paper Stock: Cardstock Cover
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Les Chiens / The Dogs

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Jean Giraud [as Moebius] (painted)
Inker(s): Jean Giraud [as Moebius] (painted)
Colorist(s): Jean Giraud [as Moebius] (painted)
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
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Pages: 1
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Real Child

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Nancy O'Connor (painted)
Inker(s): Nancy O'Connor (painted)
Colorist(s): Nancy O'Connor (painted)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
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Pages: 1
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): John Totleben
Inker(s): John Totleben
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
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Dreaming And The Law

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Phillip Hester
Penciller(s): Phillip Hester
Inker(s): Phillip Hester
Letterer(s): Phillip Hester
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
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Pages: 2
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"Dreaming And The Law" Introduction] / ["1963" Introduction

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stephen R. Bissette
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
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1963

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Dave Sim
Penciller(s): Dave Sim
Inker(s): Dave Sim
Letterer(s): Dave Sim
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Charles Burns
Inker(s): Charles Burns
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
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Pages: 2
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"Charles Burns" Introduction] / ["Babycakes" Introduction

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stephen R. Bissette
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
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Babycake

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Neil Gaiman
Penciller(s): Michael Zulli
Inker(s): Michael Zulli
Letterer(s): Stephen R. Bissette
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
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In Content Item: FlagBorn to Be Wild #[nn] published January 1991
as Babycakes [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagA1 Bojeffries Terror Tome #1 published January 2005
as Babycakes [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 4
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"Cholesterol" Introduction

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stephen R. Bissette
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
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Cholesterol

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Molly Eyre
Penciller(s): D'Israeli
Inker(s): Andrew Rowbottom
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): H. V. Derci
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
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Pages: 6
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"Davey's Dream" Introduction

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stephen R. Bissette
Letterer(s): typeset
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Davey's Dream

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Mark Askwith
Penciller(s): R. G. Taylor [as Richard Taylor]
Inker(s): R. G. Taylor [as Richard Taylor]
Letterer(s): R. G. Taylor [as Richard Taylor]
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
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Pages: 11
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"Les Yeux Du Chat" / "Eyes of the Cat" Introduction

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stephen R. Bissette
Penciller(s): Jean Giraud [as Moebius]
Inker(s): Jean Giraud [as Moebius]
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Second page of this introduction switches to a yellow paper stock, which continues throughout the Moebius section of the book. Final two pages of the article appear after the story "Les Yeux Du Chat". Illustrated by Moebius artwork and photos from Jodorowsky's films.
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Les Yeux Du Chat ["The Eyes of the Cat"]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Alejandro Jodorowsky
Penciller(s): Jean Giraud [as Moebius]
Inker(s): Jean Giraud [as Moebius]
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
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Pages: 50
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The creators of Les Yeux Du Chat discuss the story's origin, its execution, and their thoughts on today, twelve years later

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stephen R. Bissette (interviewer); Jean-Marc Lofficier (interviewer); Jean Giraud [as Moebius]; Alejandro Jodorowsky
Penciller(s): Jean Giraud [as Moebius]
Inker(s): Jean Giraud [as Moebius]
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: The first three pages of the interview are printed on the special yellow stock. Final page returns to regular paper stock for the rest of the book.
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El Topo

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Alejandro Jodorowsky; Spain Rodriguez
Penciller(s): Spain Rodriguez
Inker(s): Spain Rodriguez
Letterer(s): Spain Rodriguez
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Synopsis: Four page adaptation of Alejandro Jodorowsky's film El Topo (1970).
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From Issue: FlagDouglas Comix #1 published January 1972
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Pages: 4
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"Retinal Worm" Introduction

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stephen R. Bissette
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
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Retinal Worm

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): S. Clay Wilson
Penciller(s): S. Clay Wilson
Inker(s): S. Clay Wilson
Letterer(s): S. Clay Wilson
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
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Pages: 5
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"La Fugue" Introduction

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Randy Lofficier; Jean-Marc Lofficier
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
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La Fugue ["The Escape"]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): P. Foerster; Randy Lofficier (translation); Jean-Marc Lofficier (translation)
Penciller(s): P. Foerster
Inker(s): P. Foerster
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
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Pages: 5
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"Blue Angel" Introduction

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stephen R. Bissette
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
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Blue Angel

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Tim Lucas
Penciller(s): Stephen Blue
Inker(s): Stephen Blue
Letterer(s): Stephen Blue
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
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Pages: 5
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"Morrigan Tales" Introduction

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): Stephen R. Bissette
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
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Morrigan Tales

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Elaine Lee
Penciller(s): Charles Vess
Inker(s): Charles Vess
Letterer(s): Charles Vess
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
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From Issue: FlagSabre #1 published August 1982some elements from "The Elemental"
From Issue: FlagSabre #2 published October 1982some elements from "Zealot's Lake"
From Issue: FlagEpic Illustrated #27 published December 1984some elements from "Fire's Kin"
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Pages: 18
Disclose Notes: Story has been almost completely redrawn from the previous appearances. Some art remains, mixed in with the new art.
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"These Things Happen" Introduction

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stephen R. Bissette
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
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These Things Happen

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Rick Grimes
Penciller(s): Rick Grimes
Inker(s): Rick Grimes
Letterer(s): Rick Grimes
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
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Pages: 5
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"Neither Seen Nor Heard" Introduction

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stephen R. Bissette
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
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Neither Seen Nor Heard

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): L. Roy Aiken
Penciller(s): Mike Hoffman
Inker(s): Mike Hoffman
Letterer(s): Mike Hoffman
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
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Reprint Notes: Shorter version of the story appeared in Ozone (March 1988).
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Pages: 11
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"From Hell" Title Page

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Walter Sickert
Inker(s): Walter Sickert
Letterer(s): typeset
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Chapter Three: Blackmail or Mrs. Barrett

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Alan Moore
Penciller(s): Eddie Campbell
Inker(s): Eddie Campbell
Letterer(s): Eddie Campbell
Subject Matter
Genres: crime, historical, horror
Feature(s): From Hell
Character(s): Marie Kelly; Walter Sickert; Alice Crook; Liz Stride; William Crook; Mrs. Crook; Annie Chapman; Polly; Mrs. Ringer; Annie Crook
Synopsis: Marie begins her plot to blackmail Prince Eddie.
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In Content Item: FlagFrom Hell #2 [First Printing] published June 1993
as Chapter Three Blackmail or Mrs. Barrett [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagHelvetistä #1 published September 1994
as Luku 3 Kiristys tai rouva Barrett [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFrom Hell #[nn] [First Printing] published November 1999
as Chapter Three: Blackmail or Mrs. Barrett [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFrom Hell #1 published March 2000
as Capítulo Tercero: Chantaje o la Sra. Barrett [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 19
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Major Arcana: The Hermit and the Hierophant (Merrick and Ganesa)

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Alan Moore (painting)
Inker(s): Alan Moore (painting)
Colorist(s): Alan Moore (painting)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Feature(s): From Hell
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Pages: 1
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The Smile at the Foot of the Ladder

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Brian Sendelbach (painting)
Inker(s): Brian Sendelbach (painting)
Colorist(s): Brian Sendelbach (painting)
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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