Comic books March 1972

1972 Spring Annual Cover price $1.00.

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52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Men's interest magazine focusing on Western adventure stories. 8.5" x 11", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

Educational reading/teaching aid magazine featuring articles, puzzles, and more. This issue features the comic strip the Tarantula, clearly an inspired satire of Spider-Man, written and drawn by amateur cartoonist, Elvis Murray. Also features a short article called The Eye about Marvel Comics with photos of Herb Trimpe and John Romita. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/8-in., 24 pages, newsprint, black and white/monotone blue.

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March 1972. Cover by Frank R. Paul. Classic SF reprints: "The 4-Sided Triangle" by William F. Temple, "Giants Out of the Sun" by Peter Horn, "The Man Who Saw Two Worlds" by Thornton Ayre, "Whirlpool in Space" by Miles Shelton, "Dictator of Peace" by Don Wilcox, "The Stilwell Degravitator" by Charles R. Tanner, and "Revolt of the Ants" by Milton Kaletsky. 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; black and white; 132 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.60.

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Volume 72, Issue 3 - March, 1973. Magazine covering Hollywood and other entertainment industry personalities and featuring a film dramatized in prose with stills. 8.5" x 11", 84 pages, B&W with some color. Cover price $0.50.

Cover by Bil Stout. "Quest of Thane" comic by Bill Stout, "Sorcera" comic by Don Hazeltine, plus articles and fan-fiction. 8 1/2-in, x 11-in. 22 Pages B&W Cover price $0.35.

Special Numbers Issue with text in both English and Spanish. 7-in. x 10.25-in.; full color; 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

"Sex to Sexty: Heads or Tails!" Men's Magazine with adult jokes and cartoons. 64 pages, text, with B&W illustrations Cover price $1.25.

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Severin. "This Ravaged Land," script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Jim Mooney; With Nick Fury on the threshold of death, Dum Dum Dugan leads the Howlers into battle. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "This Ravaged land!" Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Jim Mooney. Letter to the editor from Dwight Decker. Gil Kane cover pencils, John Severin cover inks. Cover price $0.20.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. "This Ravaged land!" Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Jim Mooney. Letter to the editor from Dwight Decker. Gil Kane cover pencils, John Severin cover inks. Cover price $0.20.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. "Bury My Heart at Dresden!" Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Vince Colletta. Ayers cover. 32 pages, full color.

Articles on sports, crime, and adventuring, plus pin-up photos. 8" x 10.5". 66 pages. B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.75.

Heaven's Devils; The town is upset by a gang of coyotes on motorcycles. Here's Randy!; The Randy Otter TV show comes to town to interview Smokey Bear. A Moving Experience; The town gets upset when they learn of a tree walking around the forest. The Natural Thing To Do!; Famous artist, Pierre La Tulippe, comes to town to paint the forest. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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Whitman edition. Heaven's Devils; The town is upset by a gang of coyotes on motorcycles. Here's Randy!; The Randy Otter TV show comes to town to interview Smokey Bear. A Moving Experience; The town gets upset when they learn of a tree walking around the forest. The Natural Thing To Do!; Famous artist, Pierre La Tulippe, comes to town to paint the forest. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Whitman edition. Cover price $0.15.

March 1972 Cover price $0.50.

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Volume 18, Issue 211 - March 1972. UK small-format pin-up magazine. This issue contains minor nudity. 4.5" x 7", 46 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $0.50.

52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Men's adventure magazine featuring articles on sports, hunting politics and crime. 10-in. x 13-in., 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover art by Joe Kubert. The Long Jump starring the Unknown Soldier, script by Bob Haney, art by Doug Wildey and Joe Kubert (page 1 only). The Slayers and the Slain starring Enemy Ace, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Joe Kubert. Famous Navy Firsts/First in Aviation fact page, script and pencils by Morris Waldinger, inks by Tom Nicolisi. 52 Pages, Full Color. Last Enemy Ace in Star Spangled War Stories. Cover price $0.15.

Issue #7 - Spring 1972. Written by Brad Steiger. True stories of the supernatural. 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/4-in., 130 pages, text. Cover price $0.75.

Flying Circus

NOTE: Includes complete game.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations), inks by Bill Everet and John Romita (alterations). "Doomsmasque," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito; Namor, without his memories and haunted by the figure of his father, is injured escaping from the authorities and is taken in by a young woman; However, Namor has drawn the attention of Dr. Doom who is well aware of Namor's memory loss and is eager to get him to join his cause; Fortunately, pieces of his memory convince Namor that Doom isn't to be trusted and attacks him; Their battle is stopped by the young woman, Cindy Jones, who took Namor in and Dr. Doom invites them both to the Latverian Embassy; Doom tricks Namor into becoming his ally once again and they head out to attack an A.I.M. installation so that Doom can get his hands on the Cosmic Cube. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. Gene Colan art; Gil Kane cover; Dr. Doom Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Distributed in the United Kingdom (England). Exact copy of American edition except for cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations), inks by Bill Everet and John Romita (alterations). "Doomsmasque," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito; Namor, without his memories and haunted by the figure of his father, is injured escaping from the authorities and is taken in by a young woman; However, Namor has drawn the attention of Dr. Doom who is well aware of Namor's memory loss and is eager to get him to join his cause; Fortunately, pieces of his memory convince Namor that Doom isn't to be trusted and attacks him; Their battle is stopped by the young woman, Cindy Jones, who took Namor in and Dr. Doom invites them both to the Latverian Embassy; Doom tricks Namor into becoming his ally once again and they head out to attack an A.I.M. installation so that Doom can get his hands on the Cosmic Cube. 36 pgs., full color.

Super Sex to Sexty Special "Get Prepared for the Shocks of Life!". Cover by Pierre Davis. Art by Pete Wyma, Bob Tupper, and many others. 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., 48 pages, Text (w/ B&W illustrations). Mature Readers. Cover price $1.25.

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Cover art by Nick Cardy. Karkan the Mighty--Lord of the Jungle!, script by Leo Dorfman [as David George], pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson; What if Kal-El's rocket from Krypton landed in the jungle and he was raised by apes? War of the Wraith-Mates!--A New Tale of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Cary Bates, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta; Four Legionnaires are inhabited by squabbling entities. Gravity Girl of Smallville!, script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Lana's father brings back an anti-gravity belt he found on an expedition, and Lana embarks on a super-heroic career. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. Statement of ownership--average print run 656,250; average paid circulation 353,642. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Neal Adams. The Challenge of Terra-Man, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; The appearance of a stagecoach on the streets of Metropolis heralds the arrival of Terra-Man, a character seemingly from a spaghetti western, yet with super-scientific weapons. The Origin of Terra-Man, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Neal Adams. High Man on a Flagpole! starring Superman, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Sikela. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Issue 849. March 1, 1972. Spanish language reprint of "Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen" (1954) #130. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. "The Computer-Man of Steel!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Pete Costanza; A mysterious force causes Jimmy Olsen to turn Superman into a robot. "Olsen, the Teen-Wonder!", script by Bob Haney, art by Murphy Anderson; Jimmy Olsen takes Robin's place in an attempt to prove to him that anybody with a little training could be Robin. 32 pages. Color. NOTE: All text in Spanish.

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Cover art by Dick Giordano. Who Killed Lucy Lane?, script by Cary Bates and Irene Vartanoff (Plot), pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Vince Colletta and Murphy Anderson (Superman heads); Searching for her missing sister Lucy, Lois finds her diary and learns that Lucy was working for the 100 as a spy, stealing secret plans for a super-weapon. Not All Thorns Come from Roses!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Mike Esposito; The Thorn encounters a woman wearing duplicates of her costume and weapons, which were created years ago by costume shop owner Arthur Talbot for the woman's mother to use for criminal purposes. Lois Lane - Volunteer Nurse!, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois falls in love with an injured soldier when she volunteers as a nurses' aide, but he turns out to be a member of the 14 Karat Gang. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Murphy Anderson. A Superman in Super-Town!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Superman visits New Genesis and meets Magnar and Highfather; he returns to Earth to help Jimmy and the Newsboy Legion, who are prisoners of evil Victor Volcanium. The Scoop of Suicide Slum starring the Newsboy Legion, script by Jack Kirby; Joe Simon, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. Statement of ownership--average print run 555,000; average paid circulation 299,882. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Long-running men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult cartoons, and nude photography. 8.5" x 11", 74 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $1.00.

Edited by Sal Gentile. Cover by Art Cappello? Stories by unknown. Art by A. Martinez & Jeannette Elier and Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia. Peter loves the island...but she hates it! She mustn't fall in love with him and get stuck on the wretched..."Bleak Island"! Also featuring: "Demonstration of Love" and "Never Trust a Sailor!" Plus: pin-up of Shirley Jones! And: letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Stories and art by Cirilo Munoz, Rudyard Kipling, Larry Woromay, Felix Saborido, Carlos Munoz, and Walter Casadei. Legendary publisher Eerie presents gory tales of horror and the macabre, many "reanimated" from classic pre-Code horror comics with new art. On a volcanic island, a scientific team finds an ancient temple to the evil god Moloch. A beggar gives a man a magic coin that grants three wishes. An adaptation of a classic horror story by Rudyard Kipling. Monster of Evil; He Rose from the Grave; The Beast; Vampire-Ghouls; Satan's Demons; Black Death; Call of the Monsters. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 48 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $0.60.

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Stories and art by Carl Burgos, Alberto Macagno, Ezra Jackson, Oscar Fraga, Larry Woromay, Walter Casadei and Anna Hunger. Legendary publisher Eerie's fondly remembered tales of horror and the macabre, many "reanimated" from classic pre-Code horror comics with new art. A strangler's severed hands still aren't done killing. A scientist discovers an ancient formula for bringing the dead back to life, and sees no harm in using it. A sadistic hunter learns about life on the other side of the knife. The Bloody Hands; The Deadly Corpse; Nightmare For a Hero; Until Death Do Us Part; The Thing From the Sea; The Creatures; Screams in the Night; The Slime Creatures. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 48 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $0.60.

Spanish Language Tarzan stories. Distributed in the Republic of Mexico. 32 pages, FC.

Spanish edition.Contains story, "The Double Threat," featuring Tarzan and Jane. Spanish Collector's Edition. Colored, 16 pages, newsprint stock.

Cover by Fernando Fernandez and Carl Burgos. Stories and art by Oscar Fraga, A. Reynoso, Eddy C. Bertin, Dick Ayers, Jack Sparling, Attia Hatvany and Larry Woromay. Legendary publisher Myron Fass presents gory tales of horror and the macabre. A gambler callously flees a sinking ship, but the spirits of the victims make sure he doesn't miss the buffet. A scientist witnesses dark rituals on a remote Pacific island, then learns they have followed him back home. A doctor on the night shift is secretly a vampire. Featuring altered reprints from Web of Evil and other 1950s pre-Code comics, and art by comics legend Dick Ayers. The Floating Dead; Voodoo Doll; The Thing; Vampire; Yeech!; The Noose; Escape from Hell; The Horrible Thing. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover by John Romita. First appearances of Silas Grant and the Twilight Well in "The Well at the Edge of the World!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor is defeated by Kartag, but the Norns intervene and grant Thor his request of water from the Twilight Well; They command Kartag to accompany the Asgardians back to fight Mangog; They arrive just in time, as Mangog is about to kill Odin; Meanwhile, Sif and Hildegarde fight off a monster on Blackworld before meeting Silas Grant, a native who promises to tell them who is responsible for the mysterious changes all around them. Appearances by Sif, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Hildegarde, and Odin. Cameos by Loki and Hela. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.