Comic books August 1983

Issue #72 - Aug. 6, 1983. Dan Dare by Pat Mills and Ian Kennedy, The Hand by Gerry Finlay and Vanyo, Crowe Street Comp by Fred Baker and Rex Archer, One-Eyed Jack. Plus fumetti and text articles. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 30 pages, B&W and color.

Issue #73 - Aug. 13, 1983. Dan Dare by Pat Mills and Ian Kennedy, The Hand by Gerry Finlay and Vanyo, Crowe Street Comp by Fred Baker and Rex Archer, One-Eyed Jack. Includes Action Force mini-comic. Plus fumetti and text articles. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 30 pages, B&W and color.

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Issue #74 - Aug. 20, 1983. Dan Dare by Pat Mills and Ian Kennedy, The Hand by Gerry Finlay and Vanyo, Crowe Street Comp by Fred Baker and Rex Archer, One-Eyed Jack. Plus fumetti and text articles. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 30 pages, B&W and color.

Issue #75 - Aug. 27, 1983. Dan Dare by Pat Mills and Ian Kennedy, The Hand by Gerry Finlay and Vanyo, Crowe Street Comp by Fred Baker and Rex Archer, One-Eyed Jack. Plus fumetti and text articles. Includes Action Force #4 mini-comic. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 30 pages, B&W and color.

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Written by Marshall Rogers. Art by Marshall Rogers. Cover by Marshall Rogers, Steve Ditko, B.C. Boyer, Trina Robbins, and Doug Wildey. Untitled story; A young boy builds a video game that draws him inside of it, where he meets a Foozle. Eclipse ad, art by Marshall Rogers. Written by B.C. Boyer. Art by B.C. Boyer. The Bank Robbery; A young boy helps The Masked Man disrupt a bank robbery. Written by Doug Wildey. Art by Doug Wildey. The Hide Butchers; Rio is offered a chance for a Presidential pardon if he can keep railroad passengers from shooting buffalo from the trains, which is causing problems with the Indians. Eclipse Comics presents the DNAgents ad, art by Will Meugniot and Al Gordon. Written by Sax Rohmer and Trina Robbins. Art by Trina Robbins. Chapter Eight: A Visit To Sin; Inspector Kerry and Constable Bryce visit the house of Sin Sin Wa, searching for opium. Written by Steve Ditko. Art by Steve Ditko. Mac Rey is testing a special suit when robbers, after special material in the lab, disrupt the mechanisms and trap Rey is a power field that gives the suit energy power. Ms. Tree ad by Max Collins, art by Terry Beatty. 52 pages, full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Issue #12 - August 1983. Mike Conran's news fanzine concentrating on Edgar Rice Burroughs. Cover by Aaron Arocho. News, Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle cartoon story synopses, Vern Coriell letter. Side-stapled, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 18 pages, black and white.

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Cover by P. Craig Russell and Michael T. Gilbert. "Welcome to the domain of Dr. Jest". Part 2 of 6. Story by Roy Thomas, adapting the novel Elric of Melnibone by Michael Moorcock. Art by P. Craig Russell and Michael T. Gilbert. Chief interrogator Dr. Jest gains information on an impending surprise attack on Melnibone by the Young Kingdoms of the south, allowing it to be expelled by Elric and his war force. The downside is that Elric is left extremely weakened, vulnerable, and alone with his sworn enemy Yyrkoon. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover art by Jim Steranko. Desert Hunt featuring Generation Zero, script by Pepe Moreno (plot) and Archie Goodwin (script), art by Pepe Moreno. Marghinee, script by Jo Duffy, art by Kent Williams. Jabberwocky, script by Garret Lavin, art by Bo Hampton; Lewis Carroll adaptation. Mediaview by Dennis O'Neil. The Art of Vaughn Bode. The Yellow Hat, script and art by Vaughn Bode. Hero's Rest, script by J. H. Rouan, art by Jean Bello. The Cygnus Portfolios article, art by Alan Lee, Jeffrey Jones, Robert Gould, and Barry Windsor-Smith. The Meeting (Chapter Five) featuring Last Of The Dragons, script by Dennis O'Neil (script) and Carl Potts (plot), pencils by Carl Potts, inks by Terry Austin. The Sleepwalker--The Mythology of An Abandoned City, script and art by Jon Jay Muth. Bossy, script and art by Rick Veitch. Survivor!, script and art by Pat Boyette. 100 pgs. 1983. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Vol. 100 #2 - Man At His Best. In this issue: The Man Who Makes Those Amazing Commercials. Plus: The Odd Etiquette of L.A. Restaurants, by David Freeman; Senator Christopher Dodd Is Not His Dad, by Robert Friedman; Adam Smith on the Last Taxpayer in America; Bob Greene's Rules for the Road; The Death of Honor, by Anthony Brandt; A New One-Act Play by Paul Rudnick; John Gregory Dunne on a Movie Deal; Alan Furst on Drug Books; The Mad Days of Ezra Pound; and Sweatless Fitness. Cover features Joe Sedelmaier. Cover price $2.50.

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This issue includes the following: the FX of Amityville 3-D; a feature on Don Sharp; Richard Matheson on Twilight Zone and Jaws 3-D; an article on Scott Glenn; a look back the FX of The Exorcist; history of A.I.P. part five; an interview with Richard Cuna; a poster of The Funhouse; and more. Cover photo depicts scene from Amityville 3-D. Cover price $2.95.

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"Fragments!" Guest-starring Scarlet Witch and the Vision. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. Don't miss one of the most significant stories in the history of the Fantastic Four, as mighty Galactus comes to the Skrull's homeworld! Plus, secrets are revealed about Galactus' relationship with Eternity and Lady Death, and his role in the universe. Plus, while examining the comatose android body of the Vision, Reed Richards suddenly goes missing and no one has a clue as to where, or why. Cover price $0.60.

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Canadian Edition with $.75 cover price. "Fragments!" Guest-starring Scarlet Witch and the Vision. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. Don't miss one of the most significant stories in the history of the Fantastic Four, as mighty Galactus comes to the Skrull's homeworld! Plus, secrets are revealed about Galactus' relationship with Eternity and Lady Death, and his role in the universe. Plus, while examining the comatose android body of the Vision, Reed Richards suddenly goes missing and no one has a clue as to where, or why. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Fragments!" Guest-starring Scarlet Witch and the Vision. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. Don't miss one of the most significant stories in the history of the Fantastic Four, as mighty Galactus comes to the Skrull's homeworld! Plus, secrets are revealed about Galactus' relationship with Eternity and Lady Death, and his role in the universe. Plus, while examining the comatose android body of the Vision, Reed Richards suddenly goes missing and no one has a clue as to where, or why. Cover price $0.60.

Double issue 147/148. French edition of Marvel Comics version. Text in French. John Byrne story and art. 6-3/4 in. x 10.25-in.; black and white; 52 pages.

Volume 2, Issue 3 - Whole number 9. Fiction magazine featuring serials, novellas, and short stories by notable fiction writers. Softcover, 8" x 10.5", 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.00.

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Volume 36 - Number 8, August 1983. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. Articles and Stories. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos.) Cover price $1.25.

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Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Bill Fraccio, Jack Keller, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. War comics featuring the US Army in WWII, Korea and other conflicts, part of Charlton's Fightin' military series. A new recruit learns the ropes during the Korean War. GI's are assigned to take Hill 133 from the Japanese. Sgt. Buck's men admire his fighting spirit, but none of them know he is actually scared out of his wits. The Weapon Is Fear; A Hatred Dies!; Look of a Hero! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Molno and Sal Trapani. Charlton's Fightin' military series focuses on US sailors and submarines in combat, mostly during World War II. A Merchant Marine captain has an obsessive drive to take out a Nazi U-boat. Joe's gun crews tire of his incessant training, until they learn the reason why. Moran's constant reading is the object of scorn from his fellow sailors, but after their ship is sunk, Moran's knowledge is what saves them. To Catch a Sub; Tough Chief; Musclehead Moran; Wild Torpedo; The Captain's Curse. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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Volume 86, Number 10 - 1983. Film articles and photos. Features 1983 Distribution Guide. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 32 Pages B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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Multiplex makes his move to salvage his mysterious employer's operation in "Breakout". Part 2 of 6, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. Enforcer. Broderick/Dick Giordano cover. Cover price $0.60.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Multiplex makes his move to salvage his mysterious employer's operation in "Breakout". Part 2 of 6, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. Enforcer. Broderick/Dick Giordano cover. Cover price $0.75.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Multiplex makes his move to salvage his mysterious employer's operation in "Breakout". Part 2 of 6, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. Enforcer. Broderick/Dick Giordano cover. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.75.

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Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. The Slayer and the Slain, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dennis Jensen; While Fiona Webb waits at the altar, Flash engages in an epic battle with Reverse-Flash and ends up killing him to save Barry's bride to be; Kid Flash makes a guest appearance; This leads to the dominant story-line of the last 26 issues, the trial of Flash for the murder of Prof Zoom. Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Intellivision ad. Warlord toy ad from Remco. Batman and the Outsiders ad, art by Jim Aparo. Meanwhile… column by Dick Giordano. Universal Monsters model kits ad from Monogram. Tron Atari 2600 ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. ICover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. The Slayer and the Slain, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dennis Jensen; While Fiona Webb waits at the altar, Flash engages in an epic battle with Reverse-Flash and ends up killing him to save Barry's bride to be; Kid Flash makes a guest appearance; This leads to the dominant story-line of the last 26 issues, the trial of Flash for the murder of Prof Zoom. Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Intellivision ad. Warlord toy ad from Remco. Batman and the Outsiders ad, art by Jim Aparo. Meanwhile… column by Dick Giordano. Universal Monsters model kits ad from Monogram. Tron Atari 2600 ad. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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August 1983 - "Monster Left Weird Markers on His Victims' Graves!" Cover price $1.25.

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More adventure and intrigue on the Amazon as Indy and Marion search for the lost continent of Atlantis. "Crystal Death" is written by David Michelinie, with art by Kerry Gammill and Sam de la Rosa. Cover pencils by Howard Chaykin. Cover price $0.60.

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Canadian edition. More adventure and intrigue on the Amazon as Indy and Marion search for the lost continent of Atlantis. "Crystal Death" is written by David Michelinie, with art by Kerry Gammill and Sam de la Rosa. Cover pencils by Howard Chaykin. Cover price $0.75.

Cover by Tom Sutton. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Tom Sutton, Joe Gill, Frank Bolle, and Demetrio Sanchez Gomez. A horror anthology from Charlton that often featured work by Steve Ditko and other comics luminaries. A WWII bomber crew learns the terrifying truth about Gremlins, in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. A mad scientist's failed experiment returns, in a story with art (and cover) by future horror legend Tom Sutton. Plus a Sutton one-pager, "Spotted Death." Eternal Honeymoon; The Hybrid Man; Spotted Death; The Ring of Doom; Gremlin in the Cockpit. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover by Joe Kubert. Written by Robert Kanigher and George Kashdan. Art by Sam Glanzman, Vic Catan, George Evans and Dick Ayers. Featuring: The Haunted Tank in "Some Generals Never Learn!" and "Tank vs. Tiger" by Robert Kanigher and Sam Glanzman; The Mercenaries in "The Gun That Won a Kingdom" by Kanigher and Vic Catan (as Vicatan); The Silent Service tale "Overdue -- Presumed Sunk!" by Kanigher (as Bart Regan) and George Evans; and 1-pager "Cover-Up" by George Kashdan and Dick Ayers. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

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Canadian edition with $1.25 cover price. Says CANADIAN under cover price. Cover price $1.25.

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First printing. Direct Edition. "Destro Attacks!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Snake-Eyes, Kwinn, and Dr. Venom attempt to escape from a sunken Cobra island bunker. Meanwhile, Destro makes his first full appearance as he plans an ambush in Springfield for the Joes. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

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First printing. Newsstand Edition. "Destro Attacks!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Snake-Eyes, Kwinn, and Dr. Venom attempt to escape from a sunken Cobra island bunker. Meanwhile, Destro makes his first full appearance as he plans an ambush in Springfield for the Joes. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

This is a second printing. All 2nd printings have a 2nd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2 to #63. Cover price $0.65.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Destro Attacks!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Snake-Eyes, Kwinn, and Dr. Venom attempt to escape from a sunken Cobra island bunker. Meanwhile, Destro makes his first full appearance as he plans an ambush in Springfield for the Joes. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 1st Destro. Larry Hama script. Mike Vosburg art. Jon D'agostino inks. "Destro attacks", Snake-Eyes, Kwinn, & Dr. Venom attempt to escape from a sunken cobra island bunker. Meanwhile, Destro makes his first full appearance as he plans an ambush in Springfield for the Joes. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2 to #63. Cover price $0.60.

1st printing. A mighty Marvel storybook. haek, Scarlet and the rest of the GI Joe squad race against the clock to stop the diabolical plot of Cobra, a criminal organization determined to rule the world! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 32 pages, Text (with full color illutsrations on every page). Cover price $1.50.

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"Hexagon of Death!" Guest-starring Black Canary. Written by Mike W. Barr. Art by Trevor von Eeden and Dick Giordano. The Emerald Archer finally confronts the one who wants him dead.In this issue, Oliver learns "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned!" 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Hexagon of Death!" Guest-starring Black Canary. Written by Mike W. Barr. Art by Trevor von Eeden and Dick Giordano. The Emerald Archer finally confronts the one who wants him dead.In this issue, Oliver learns "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned!" 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

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"Ring Against Ring." Green Lantern must confront Galius-Zed, Eddor, and Krylark, who are corrupted by their new, unusually strong power rings. Script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Frank McLaughlin. "Successor." An equine Green Lantern and a robot teacher star in this Tales of the Green Lantern Corps backup story. Script by Todd Klein, art by Dave Gibbons. Cover by Gil Kane. Cover price $0.60.

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Ring Against Ring." Green Lantern must confront Galius-Zed, Eddor, and Krylark, who are corrupted by their new, unusually strong power rings. Script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Frank McLaughlin. "Successor." An equine Green Lantern and a robot teacher star in this Tales of the Green Lantern Corps backup story. Script by Todd Klein, art by Dave Gibbons. Cover by Gil Kane. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Ring Against Ring." Green Lantern must confront Galius-Zed, Eddor, and Krylark, who are corrupted by their new, unusually strong power rings. Script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Frank McLaughlin. "Successor." An equine Green Lantern and a robot teacher star in this Tales of the Green Lantern Corps backup story. Script by Todd Klein, art by Dave Gibbons. Cover by Gil Kane. Cover price $0.60.

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From Desire - A Wolf (Party to a Murder) - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. Argent origin, Barry Palumbo tries to set up both Argent and Grendel (story told as flashback). Characters: Grendel; Hunter Rose; Argent; Stacy Palumbo. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

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Jeff Jones art August 1983, issue 77. Dubbed "The adult illustrated fantasy magazine," Heavy Metal also publishes tales of horror, science fiction, and adventure. This 77th issue includes the following stories: The Small Earthworm by Jodorowsky and Arno; El Borbah by Charles Burns; The City that Didn't Exist by P. Christin and Enki Bilal; A Matter of Time by Juan Giménez; Ranxerox by Tamburini and Liberatore; Is There No Justice in the Universe? by Brian McCall; The Odyssey by Francisco Navarro and José Martin Sauri; Marlowskitz by Buroni and Bertotti; and Zora by Fernando Fernandez. Includes interview with Captain Beefheart. Cover art by Greg Hildebrandt. Cover price $2.00.