Comic books April 1973

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Cover by Nick Cardy. "Luthor's Hammer of Hate!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Lex Luthor finds a means of transferring his hatred for Superman - and a loss of control and judgment - into Superman himself via an energized hammer. "The Deadly Dancer Contract!", script by Len Wein, art by Dick Giordano; Christopher Chance poses as a man named Hyram Walsh, an accountant informing on the mob, to draw out a hitman named Dancer who killed his father; He takes out two thugs who try to collect the price on his head and leaves them both knocked out in an alleyway. Tracking the killer down to an abandoned movie theater, he confronts Dancer and the two men fight against each other. It is an intensely physical struggle, with a single gun between them, and after a number of blows are exchanged, Chance grabs the weapon. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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April 1973. Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin-up girls. In this issue: How to Shoot a Girl with a Camera; The Oral Arts Examined; and History Test 69-A. Plus: Club Adam swingers section - see inside. 8-in. x 11-in. Mature Readers Cover price $1.00.

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Cover by John Romita. "The Gentleman's Name Is... Hulk!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Romita, inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro; Peter visits Aunt May at her new home in Westchester, which is being guarded by gunmen of Doctor Octopus; He was asked to deliver an urgent telegram by Mrs. Watson; He is concerned as to the importance of Aunt May to Doc Octopus after he overhears a conversation by the guards; Peter excuses himself, heads back to his apartment to read the telegram, but runs into Harry and his father Norman; Harry appears sick and is whisked away by his father; Peter decides to head to Montreal, using the paper's resources to find out about the mysterious Mr. Rimbaud and gets involved in a fight with The Hulk; Green Goblin cameo. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. The Hulk guest stars in "The Gentleman's Name is Hulk." Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Romita and Tony Mortellaro. Green Goblin cameo. Romita cover. Cover price $0.20.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover by John Romita. "The Gentleman's Name Is... Hulk!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Romita, inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro; Peter visits Aunt May at her new home in Westchester, which is being guarded by gunmen of Doctor Octopus; He was asked to deliver an urgent telegram by Mrs. Watson; He is concerned as to the importance of Aunt May to Doc Octopus after he overhears a conversation by the guards; Peter excuses himself, heads back to his apartment to read the telegram, but runs into Harry and his father Norman; Harry appears sick and is whisked away by his father; Peter decides to head to Montreal, using the paper's resources to find out about the mysterious Mr. Rimbaud and gets involved in a fight with The Hulk; Green Goblin cameo. 36 pgs., full color.

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April 1973. Volume Misprinted as XCII, should be XCI. Cover by Frank Kelly Freas. Stories: "The People of the Wind"(Conclusion) by Poul Anderson, "Earthquake" by William E. Cochrane, "Moon Rocks" by Tom Purdom, "Not Polluted Enough" by G. H. Scithers, and "Polimander's Man-Thing" by Pat de Graw. Science Fact article: "Paraphysics and Parapsychology" by James Benjamin Beal. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

Cover by Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick. Stories by Frank Doyle and Joe Edwards. Art by Harry Lucey & Chic Stone and Joe Edwards. Archie becomes a fanatical crusader against air pollution. His friends think he's going too far with his protesting, until they discover that rabble-rousing gets results, in "Missionary Impossible"! Plus: Li'l Jinx in the 1-pager "Let's Face It" by Joe Edwards; Archie joins the tumbling team, and impresses Mr. Lodge and Smithers with his new ability to flip-flop around the house without breaking anything, in "The Acrobat"; when Mary tries to encourage Archie to take up needlepoint, Fred objects, considering the hobby unmanly, in "Everything's Sew Sew"; and Archie gets his hand stuck in an expensive vase, and Fred has to pay for it so they can leave the store, in "Shopworn"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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Giant Size. "Get Me To School On Time"; Archie tries several methods to get to school on time but it only works when there's a snow day which closes down the school. The Archies Meet the Archies on Welch's Jams and Jelly Glasses ad. "Time Marches On" one-page story. "Boy, Ole Boy!" one-page Li'l Jinx story. "Happy Daze"; The teachers and students have a snowball fight and a toboggan race and build snowmen. "Skate Wait" one-page Li'l Jinx story. "Hair," script and pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Jon D'Agostino; After accidentally having his toupee destroyed, Mr. Weatherbee buys a new one. "Merry Poppins"; Archie and Jughead make popcorn to raise money for the school fund. Archie Club News. "Ice Scream"; A walkway that's slippery with ice is making everyone fall down. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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"Paint by Numbers"; The kids sacrifice their trip to Washington to buy paint and paint the school before Mr. Weatherbee has a big meeting with other principals. "Short Cut To Success"; When Moose drops out of high school, Archie and Jughead visit his workplace to persuade him to return. "The Cut-Ups," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Jughead ask Mr. Weatherbee how to divide a circle into 5 equal parts. Archie Club News. "That Human Touch"; The kids discover that Mr. Weatherbee had a wild streak when he was in high school. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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World of Jughead. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "The Infamous Dr. No No," pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Samm Schwartz (pages 1-2) and Jon D'Agostino (pages 3-8); Jughead begins to suspect his best friend of stealing. "Ski Scare," script by George Gladir, art by Bill Vigoda; Jughead turns a ski lodge upside down trying to escape Ethel. "Imported Magic," script by Frank Doyle, art by Bill Vigoda; Pop scoffs at a voodoo doll Jughead has, until he starts having a run of bad luck right after denying Jughead anymore credit. "Pipes of Panic," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Veronica decides the only way to get Jughead to stop playing a flute in an annoying manner is to convince him that doing so attracts girls. "Away He Goes" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Sly Sledding," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead demonstrates the superiority of a sled as a way to enjoy snow and a hill. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. The Snow Queen, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica refuses to go out in the snow. The Big Think, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; The girls advise a stressed-out Dilton to meditate, but his brain is so disciplined that whenever he makes his mind a blank, he passes out. Incident In A Snow Bank, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica laughs at a little girl stuck in a snowbank, but Betty and Archie think she might actually be in trouble. The Specialist, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover pencils by Dan De Carlo. "Snow Job," pencils by Harry Lucey; Archie is shoveling snow to make money for a date with Veronica, but ends up sharing the job with a young boy who needs money to buy his mom a birthday present. "Two Timer!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Instant Genius," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Rudy Lapick; Moose checks out several science books from the library so that he can become as smart as Dilton. "Father Knows Beast"; Fred claims not to like Jughead's dog, but when no one's looking it's a different story. "Survival"; Archie and Jughead are leaving on a winter camping trip but Archie's parents have mixed feelings about it. "Voice of Panic"; Jughead claims to be more relaxed than his friends until something happens to change that. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Giant Size. "For the Birds"; Sabrina turns the gang into birds to let them see how birds live. "By the Book"; Jughead reads a book on how to learn to ski while he's skiing downhill. "Peace of Mind," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger; Midge convinces Moose to adopt a peaceful attitude but when Reggie hits on Midge the old Moose returns. "Dough Nuts," script and pencils by Joe Edwards; Greg wants doughnuts but has no money so he and Jinx try to distract themselves from thinking about them. "Hair Scare"; Archie tries to convince his father to let him grow his hair longer. "Date Fate"; Veronica dashes in and then right back out of the house to meet The Glads. "Pick Kick"; Betty want's Archie's opinion on which lipstick looks the best. "Stack Knack"; Moose can't stack cans correctly at the grocery store. "Error Terror"; Archie tells Mr. Lodge he never makes the same mistake twice. "Wheel Zeal" starring Betty. "Sassy Lassy"; Veronica blames the stoves for her bad cooking. "Letter Imperfect" starring Big Moose. "Stuffed" starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. Archie Club News. "Picture This!", script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie is having his picture taken in his football uniform for the yearbook. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Dan Adkins. Target: Ka-Zar!, script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Dan Adkins, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; While on board the SHIELD helicarrier Ka-Zar sees Gemini steal the super-soldier serum from Dr. Wilma Calvin; He pursues Gemini and ends up finding out that Gemini was working with his brother Lord Plunder (and Gog). Stan Lee's Soapbox. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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United Kingdom edition. Cover art by Dan Adkins. Target: Ka-Zar!, script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Dan Adkins, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; While on board the SHIELD helicarrier Ka-Zar sees Gemini steal the super-soldier serum from Dr. Wilma Calvin; He pursues Gemini and ends up finding out that Gemini was working with his brother Lord Plunder (and Gog). Stan Lee's Soapbox.

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"And Now Magneto!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring the X-Men. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Mike Esposito and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. One of the classic Avengers issues of the bronze age! Magneto is back! And as depicted on the fabulous cover, he's already trashed the Uncanny X-Men...and the Mighty Avengers are next! The story begins in the Avengers' meeting room when a strange video starts playing on the communication screen. The video shows a large ransacked mansion and a beleaguered man lying next to a wheelchair. Is that Professor X? The thunder god thinks so! But unfortunately the Avengers don't know where the professor's school for gifted youngsters is located! However after searching for a while, Earth's Mightiest Heroes start finding things! First, they find the X-Men's home, then Cyclops, Marvel Girl, and Iceman out cold on the floor; and finally, big-time trouble! Flying boulders, rampaging dinosaurs, and oh yes, the Master of Magnetism himself! A terrific issue! Story continues in Daredevil 99 (part 2). Cameo appearances by Crystal and Quicksilver to explain what took place behind the scenes in Avengers 104. Cameo appearances by Hawkeye and Ivan Petrovitch in San Francisco. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: Magneto previously appeared in Amazing Adventures (2nd series) 10. This is Magneto's only clash with the X-Men during the time period (early 1970's) in which the X-Men series was in reprint.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "And Now Magneto!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring the X-Men. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Mike Esposito and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. One of the classic Avengers issues of the bronze age! Magneto is back! And as depicted on the fabulous cover, he's already trashed the Uncanny X-Men...and the Mighty Avengers are next! The story begins in the Avengers' meeting room when a strange video starts playing on the communication screen. The video shows a large ransacked mansion and a beleaguered man lying next to a wheelchair. Is that Professor X? The thunder god thinks so! But unfortunately the Avengers don't know where the professor's school for gifted youngsters is located! However after searching for a while, Earth's Mightiest Heroes start finding things! First, they find the X-Men's home, then Cyclops, Marvel Girl, and Iceman out cold on the floor; and finally, big-time trouble! Flying boulders, rampaging dinosaurs, and oh yes, the Master of Magnetism himself! A terrific issue! Story continues in Daredevil 99 (part 2). Cameo appearances by Crystal and Quicksilver to explain what took place behind the scenes in Avengers 104. Cameo appearances by Hawkeye and Ivan Petrovitch in San Francisco. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: Magneto previously appeared in Amazing Adventures (2nd series) 10. This is Magneto's only clash with the X-Men during the time period (early 1970's) in which the X-Men series was in reprint.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. The original X-Men and Magneto appear in "And Now Magneto!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia and Mike Esposito. Avengers roll call: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, the Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. Guest starring the Black Panther. Appearances by Quicksilver, Crystal, and Hawkeye. Gil Kane/Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.20.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. "And Now Magneto!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring the X-Men. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Mike Esposito and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. One of the classic Avengers issues of the bronze age! Magneto is back! And as depicted on the fabulous cover, he's already trashed the Uncanny X-Men...and the Mighty Avengers are next! The story begins in the Avengers' meeting room when a strange video starts playing on the communication screen. The video shows a large ransacked mansion and a beleaguered man lying next to a wheelchair. Is that Professor X? The thunder god thinks so! But unfortunately the Avengers don't know where the professor's school for gifted youngsters is located! However after searching for a while, Earth's Mightiest Heroes start finding things! First, they find the X-Men's home, then Cyclops, Marvel Girl, and Iceman out cold on the floor; and finally, big-time trouble! Flying boulders, rampaging dinosaurs, and oh yes, the Master of Magnetism himself! A terrific issue! Story continues in Daredevil 99 (part 2). Cameo appearances by Crystal and Quicksilver to explain what took place behind the scenes in Avengers 104. Cameo appearances by Hawkeye and Ivan Petrovitch in San Francisco. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: Magneto previously appeared in Amazing Adventures (2nd series) 10. This is Magneto's only clash with the X-Men during the time period (early 1970's) in which the X-Men series was in reprint.) 32 pages

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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Add to cart VG 4.0 $15.00 View scan	Add to cart CGC 9.6 $159.99 View scans Paper: White Label #4046181012 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart CGC 9.6 $180.00 View scans Paper: White Slab: Minor side edge crack; Scuffing on front of case; Other - see grading notes 1" crack to bottom edge of slab. Label #0146950001 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart VF 8.0 $94.00 or Best Offer View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by Vault Of Comics

Cover by Michael Kaluta. "Death-Knell for a Traitor!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman follows an ex-Navy man who turned traitor during World War II to take a fabulous diamond from the Japanese; Batman realizes that said Navy man is in league with criminal Colonel Sulphur, and he has to stop them from recovering the diamond. "The Immortals of Usen Castle," script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Dick Grayson and Diane Lewis are giving some local youths a tour of a castle that is supposedly haunted; When Diana and some of the children disappear, Dick changes to Robin and discovers the secret behind the "ghosts" in the castle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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Featuring: 13 page Beagle Boys story "Scientific Deduction" starring Intellectual-176 and Uncle Scrooge, written by Vic Lockman and pencilled by Pete Alvarado; 12 page Beagle Boys story "The Whistling Teakettle" starring Gyro Gearloose, written by Vic Lockman and pencilled by Pete Alvarado. Cover by Pete Alvarado and Larry Mayer. Cover price $0.15.

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Comic book adventures of the famous Warner Bros. cartoon characters The Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote. The Road Runner in "Say Uncle," "Basket Brawl," and "Spell of Speed." Issue also has Tweety and Sylvester in "Success or Mess" and one-page text feature "The Big Build-Up." No story/art credits given. Cover price $0.15.

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