Comic books February 1973

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Cover by Nick Cardy. First appearance of Captain Strong (he looks like Popeye!) in "The Fantastic Feats of Captain Strong!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superman encounters Captain Strong, who becomes super-powerful by eating seaweed grown from alien spores. "The Headline Maker!", script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Sal Amendola, inks by Dick Giordano; After saving patrons from a burning theater and trading bon mots with a press agent, Green Arrow switches to Oliver Queen and helps Dinah Lance open her new flower shop in Star City; Since he needs a job, he is inspired to become a press agent, and promises to get Dinahs shop in the headlines; Not long afterward, he spies hitman Lucas Branson, learns he is about to perform a killing, and phones the city newspapers saying that Green Arrow will take down Branson in front of Dinahs shop. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Variant. First appearance of Captain Strong (he looks like Popeye!) in "The Fantastic Feats of Captain Strong!" Script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. Billy Anders appearance. Green Arrow back-up story, "The Headline Maker." Script by Elliot Maggin, pencils by Sal Amendola, inks by Dick Giordano. Dinah Lance/Black Canary appearance. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

February 1973. Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin-up girls. In this issue: ADAM Science Fiction Returns; Carnival Girls Exposed; The Continuing Adventures of Mooney; and A Look at the Life of a Sex Story Writer! Plus: Club Adam swingers section - world's largest circulation swingers listing...girls, men, couples who want to meet you. 8-in. x 11-in. Mature Readers Cover price $1.00.

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"The Deadly Designs of the Disruptor" continues reprinting pages from "Lo, This Monster" in Spectacular Spider-Man #1 (1968)--see comments on Amazing Spider-Man 116 for details. However, there is quite a bit of new material here by scripter Gerry Conway, penciller John Romita Sr., and inkers Romita, Jim Mooney, and Tony Mortellaro. New cover by Romita. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 117. Cover price $0.20.

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National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Deadly Designs of the Disruptor" continues reprinting pages from "Lo, Thisn Monster" in Spectacular Spider-Man #1 (1968) - see comments on Amazing Spider-Man 116 for details. However, there is quite a bit of new material here by scripter Gerry Conway, penciller John Romita Sr., and inkers Romita, Jim Mooney, and Tony Mortellaro. New cover by Romita. Cover price $0.20.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. "The Deadly Designs of the Disruptor" continues reprinting pages from "Lo, This Monster" in Spectacular Spider-Man #1 (1968)--see comments on Amazing Spider-Man 116 for details. However, there is quite a bit of new material here by scripter Gerry Conway, penciller John Romita Sr., and inkers Romita, Jim Mooney, and Tony Mortellaro. New cover by Romita. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 117.

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February 1973. Cover by Leo Summers. Stories: "The People of the Wind"(Part 1) by Poul Anderson, "Force Over Distance" by Tak Hallus, "Biological Peacefare" by W. Macfarlane, "The Guy with the Eyes" by Spider Robinson, "Modus Vivendi" by William Walling, and "Trade-Off" by R. A. Beaumont. Science Fact article: "The Third Industrial Revolution"(Conclusion) by G. Harry Stine. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick. Stories by Frank Doyle, Joe Edwards and unknown. Art by Harry Lucey & Chic Stone and Joe Edwards. A narrator is skeptical of Archie's resolution to avoid getting into trouble, especially after Archie stops to help a beautiful woman into her car and winds up being late for school, in "So What's New?" Plus: Li'l Jinx in the 1-pager "No Contest" by Joe Edwards; Archie and Jughead get a dolly to help them move Mr. Weatherbee's file cabinet, but first they decide to take a ride on the dolly themselves, in "Hello Dolly"; at Coach Kleats' request, Archie trains Moose to control his temper in "The Peacemaker"; and Archie and Reggie organize the school dance, and they decide to make it an exclusive affair with a high ticket price and a limited number of tickets, in "The Organizers"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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Giant Size. "Ping Ponged," pencils by Al Hartley; The gang get Mr. Weatherbee a metal detector. "Mirror, Mirror" one-page Li'l Jinx story, script and art by Joe Edwards. "Number Bumbler"; Archie adjusts sign regarding number of days without an accident. "Suspense Offense" starring Mr. Weatherbee, Archie Andrews, Ms. Grundy, Mr. Flutesnoot, and Ms. Haskins, script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Laugh! These Are the Jokes!", art by Joe Edwards; Mr. Weatherbee asks Archie to teach him how to tell a joke. "Slide Ride"; After getting his jalopy stuck in the school parking lot during the winter, Mr. Weatherbee forbids Archie from bringing it back to school until the snow melts. "A Vote Goat" one-page Li'l Jinx story, script and art by Joe Edwards. "Runner Up," script and pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie mistakenly thinks the teachers want Mr. Weatherbee to run in a footrace instead of run as a candidate for the teacher's union. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. Never Kid a Kidder, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie spreads a rumor that there's an eccentric billionaire in Riverdale who's offering rich rewards to people who go out of their way to help clean up the town. The Cost Of Quality, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Outraged at high taxes, Mr. Lodge uses his clout to fight against a proposed budget increase for Riverdale High; Archie comes up with a way to show Mr. Lodge that it's worth paying more taxes to have a better school: introduce a typical graduate from the low-budget, low-tax Central High. Black Out, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; When a blizzard knocks out the power in the Andrews home, Archie infuriates his parents by leaving them and going to Jughead's house. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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Betty and Veronica Christmas Spectacular. Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg and Jon D'Agostino, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "From the Heart," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The girls are out delivering Christmas gifts to Jughead and Archie. "Betty's Christmas Card" cartoon, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Special Delivery Male," script and art by Al Hartley; Veronica is furious because everyone except her received a Christmas card from Archie. "Never Trust a Skinny Santa," script by Dick Malmgren, art by Jon D'Agostino; Betty and Veronica go to Riverdale's skid row to find a derelict that they can rehabilitate by getting him a job as a department store Santa Claus. "In a Straight Line" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx and Gigi are ice skating. Archie Quarter Comics house ad. Dear Betty 'n' Veronica dating advice letters page, script by Eda Edwards, art by Joe Edwards. Veronica Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "The Santa Switch," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey; Betty and Veronica insist that Santa Claus is a woman. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Paper Caper, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; As school paper editor, Veronica assigns Betty to cover a foreign teenager named "Boris Finkelheimer," which turns out to be an alias for rock star Tom Keith. Some Poor Soul, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty feels sorry for herself because she can't have as many nice clothes as she wants, until she meets a girl who's less fortunate than herself. Veronica Fashions illustration by Dan DeCarlo. Success Story, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica think Miss Grundy is a failure because she has nothing except her "dull teaching job," and compare her unfavorably to Nobel Prize chemist Dr. Mary Hoffman. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "It's Not The Gift," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Archie spends all week cleaning garages to raise money to buy Veronica an expensive Christmas gift, then spends the money to buy presents for an under-privileged child he meets on the way to the store. "Stand In," pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Dilton unwittingly interrupts a police stake-out by criticizing the detective undercover as Santa for not being jolly enough. "Ode To Santa," pencils by Harry Lucey; Mr. Lodge is not impressed with the rock versions of Christmas carols as performed by The Archies. "White Is Beautiful," pencils by Al Hartley; Dilton gives Archie a fact-based lecture on why he should be grateful for snow. Christmas Fashions, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Hits And Misses" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Don't Quote Me," inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie and the gang try to brainstorm quotable Christmas quotes. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Giant Size. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "The Pearl Divers," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda; Archie gets in trouble with Veronica when he gives her a pearl necklace that was a prize in a pudding promotion. "Love, Your Magic Spell Is Everywhere--Well, Almost," script and art by Al Hartley; After seeing Ethel be humiliated by Reggie, Sabrina gives her an enchanted medallion that makes people see her inner beauty. "Togetherness," art by Al Hartley; Pop warns the guys that counterfeit bills are circulating. "Help Wanted," script by George Gladir, art by Al Hartley; Ethel applies for a job. "Hid Kid," script by George Gladir, art by Al Hartley; Leroy takes eavesdropping to a new level. "Puck Pluck," script by George Gladir, art by Al Hartley; Coach Kleats has his older players impart words of wisdom onto his younger players. "Brain Strain," script by George Gladir; Moose thinks he has chicken pox. "Earth-Mirth," script by George Gladir; Betty asks Ethel's opinion about the space race. "Work Quirk," script by George Gladir, art by Al Hartley; Veronica finds a new way to abuse her phone privileges. "Sad Lad," script by George Gladir, art by Al Hartley; Archie and Veronica have a falling out. "Boxed In" starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards; Hap is suddenly interested in a cereal box. "The Planet of Nod," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Gus Lemoine, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The space ship lands on a planet where the residents spend all of their time sleeping; based on the TV series "Josie and the Pussycats in Outer Space." 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Rich Buckler and Gil Kane (pages forming the background), inks by Frank Giacoia and Tom Sutton (pages forming the background). To Stalk a City!, script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Rich Buckler (pages 1-15) and John Buscema [uncredited] (pages 16-31), inks by Chic Stone and Al Milgrom (backgrounds on page 1); Ka-Zar defeats The Pusher and helps to save Vinnie's life; Dr. Calvin wakes up and is relieved to find out that her son is with her and is a hero. Stan Lee's Soapbox. Ad for NBC's new Saturday morning line-up. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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United Kingdom edition. Cover art by John Romita. Gog Cometh!, script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Dan Adkins, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Ka-Zar manages to get the super-soldier serum back from Gemini; Gog uses his alien powers to transport himself away while Gemini and Lord Plunder escape. Advertisement for a subscription to FOOM. Advertisement for Monsters Unleashed #1.

Cover by Tom Sutton. Stories by unknown. Art by Jack Keller, Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia and Tom Sutton. Featuring: "Where the Action Is!"; "The Prisoner"; and "Roger and the...Red Baron"! Plus: 1-page text story "Balloon Barrage"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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"Check and Mate!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Dave Cockrum and Joe Sinnott. Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. In a shocking development, the Vision accepts the Grim Reaper's offer! How could the synthezoid avenger betray his teammates?! Perhaps the Vision along with Captain America has an ulterior motive to trick Eric Williams! The two avengers successfully fool the Grim Reaper, but not the Space Phantom! In the strange alien's headquarters, Earth's Mightiest Heroes fight to the finish vs. the reaper, the phantom, and the hordes of Hydra! An action-packed issue! Cameo appearances by Captain Marvel, Rick Jones, and Thor. (Notes: The Grim Reaper returns in the classic Avengers 160. Wonder Man's body comes to life in Avengers 151.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Black Panther guest stars in "Check--and Mate!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dave Cockrum and Joe Sinnott. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Iron Man, Hawkeye, the Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. Guest appearances by Thor, Captain Marvel, and Wonder Man. Rich Buckler/Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.20.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. The Black Panther guest stars in "Check--and Mate!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dave Cockrum and Joe Sinnott. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Iron Man, Hawkeye, the Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. Guest appearances by Thor, Captain Marvel, and Wonder Man. Rich Buckler/Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.20.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. "Check and Mate!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Dave Cockrum and Joe Sinnott. Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. In a shocking development, the Vision accepts the Grim Reaper's offer! How could the synthezoid avenger betray his teammates?! Perhaps the Vision along with Captain America has an ulterior motive to trick Eric Williams! The two avengers successfully fool the Grim Reaper, but not the Space Phantom! In the strange alien's headquarters, Earth's Mightiest Heroes fight to the finish vs. the reaper, the phantom, and the hordes of Hydra! An action-packed issue! Cameo appearances by Captain Marvel, Rick Jones, and Thor. (Notes: The Grim Reaper returns in the classic Avengers 160. Wonder Man's body comes to life in Avengers 151.) 32 pages

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Vintage men's interest magazine filled with erotic adult fiction stories, jokes and humor, adult themed comic strips, and nude pin-up pictorials. 8" x 10.5", 82 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $1.00.

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Batman must find a bomb before it ruins Gotham City's Christmas celebration. Christmas story. "Merry Christmas, and a Deadly New Year!" Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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Featuring: 3 page Beetle Bailey story "Knock, Knock!"; 1 page Beetle Bailey story; 3 page General Halftrack story "Baldy"; 3 page Beetle Bailey story "Helpful Sarge"; 3 page Beetle Bailey story "Strong Oil!"; 3 page Beetle Bailey story "Private Statues"; 1 page Killer Diller and Beetle Bailey text story "Service Smiles"; 3 page Sarge Snorkel story "Pie Face"; 1 page Beetle Bailey and Sarge Snorkel story "Big Mouth"; 3 page Beetle Bailey story "Sacked Out"; 1 page Beetle Bailey story "Full Circle!" 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Grin and Bear It," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; To reward Betty for helping him with his homework, Archie buys her a large teddy bear. "Prime Rhyme Time," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Betty's rival in a poetry contest steals her entry and tries to enter it under her own name. "A Helping Hand," art by Stan Goldberg; Betty has Archie over to her house, but her father keeps interrupting their time together to ask Archie to help move furniture. "Getting a Head" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Pedal Patter," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Archie go cycling, but Betty has a hard time keeping Archie's eyes off of other girls. "Fob Job," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Betty gets a job with a local record producer and is suddenly supremely popular with the local male musicians, a situation Veronica intends to remedy. "Rewards," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty saves Archie from injury; He insists on rewarding her, but it isn't the reward she was hoping for. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.25.