In 1989, Topps decided to revamp the Bazooka comics for the second time in seven years. Personally, I think it was a good idea to not wait another 30 years for the makeover. In this new version, Bazooka Joe is still with us, of course, but his 'Gang' has been dropped! Actually, in an effort to be politically correct due to negative connotations with the word 'gang', the title was changed to "Bazooka Joe & Company" for most of the comics. The remaining comics include: "Bazooka Joe Fantasies", the long winded "Mystic Master of Space & Time", and "Raps", which is primarily used to introduce the new characters.
Joe's new friends are Metaldude, Ursula, and his hot new girlfriend, Zena. Fortunately, Mort is still with us, albeit with a new look and personality. He still has the red turtleneck too.
The complete set consists of 50 different comics. The 'code number' has been replaced with easily deciphered numbering: "comic #1 of 50", "comic #2 of 50", etc., unless you get one of the several versions that aren't numbered at all, like those pictured below.
