Comic books November 1978

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Frank Miller art (first published Marvel work). "Master Assassin of Mars, Part 3: Meanwhile, Back in Helium." Tars Tarkas wins a battle with Barak Sol, making Tarkas leader of the Tharks. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by John Byrne and Rudy Nebres. Cover price $0.35.

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25-page story! Jonah gets a matched pair of Colt .45 Dragoons that he carries for most of the series in "Amazon Treasure... Amazon Death!" Written by Michael Fleisher, with art by Val Mayerik and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Luis Dominguez. Cover price $0.50.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 25-page story! Jonah gets a matched pair of Colt .45 Dragoons that he carries for most of the series in "Amazon Treasure... Amazon Death!" Written by Michael Fleisher, with art by Val Mayerik and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Luis Dominguez. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Hop It," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead is cast as the Prince in the school play "The Princess And The Frog." "Growing Things" half-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. A "One" And "A Two" Puzzle activity page by Joe Edwards. "Teacher's Pet," art by Samm Schwartz; Spotting Jughead counseling Hot Dog on avoiding females, Veronica borrows a friend's female dog to try to undo Jughead's conditioning. "Pass It On," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Archie gives Jughead a message for Veronica on where to meet him after school. "The Jolly Woodsman," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Archie plans to accompany Jughead on a weekend camping in the woods. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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In this 44-page issue titled "Crisis from Tomorrow!," (story line continues from #159) the annual team-up for the Justice League of America and the Justice Society of America takes place. This year it seems like a one-sided battle as the JLA/JSA take on the heroes out of DC's historical epochs--Jonah Hex, Viking Prince, Miss Liberty, Black Pirate and Eneny Ace. Written by Gerry Conway with art by Dick Dillin and inks by Frank McLaughlin. This issue features Superman I and II, Silver Age Batman, Green Lantern I and II, SA Green Arrow, Wonder Woman I and II, the SA Flash I and II, the SA Black Canary, the SA Atom, Dr. Mid-Nite, Star-Spangled Kid, Hawkman and Hawkgirl, the Elongated Man, and the SA Red Tornado. That's quite a lineup! Cover price $0.50.

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Cover art by Roman Arambula. "Go Rest, Old Man," script by Mark Evanier, pencils by Roman Arambula, inks by Scott Shaw; A retired sheriff tries to prove himself again, when the tiny Dalton brothers steal the rodeo trophy and lock up the new sheriff and some of the Yogi Yahooeys; Appearances by Yogi Bear; Scooby Doo; Mumbly; Snagglepuss; Mildew Wolf; Shaggy; Dynomutt; Captain Caveman; Boo Boo Bear; Huckleberry Hound; Wally Gator; Blue Falcon; Augie Doggie; Doggie Daddy; Quick Draw McGraw; Dinky Dalton; Hokey Wolf; Babu the Genie; Pixie & Dixie; Dread Baron; Dee Dee Skyes; Taffy Dare; Brenda Chance; The Creepleys; Orful Octopus; Hong Kong Phooey; Cindy Bear; Yakky Doodle Duck; Mr. Jinks; Grape Ape; Daisy Mayhem; Fondoo the Magician; Dirty Dalton; and Dastardly Dalton. "The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera: Cartoon Roots" article; Background/history on Hanna Barbera characters: Yakky Doodle, Grape Ape, Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Volume 1 No. 9 - November 5, 1978. Weekly newspaper strip supplement.

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November 1978. Includes articles about: 75th Anniversary of the Wright Brothers flight, new techniques in film animation, and more. 10-in. x 12 3/4-in., 120 pages, color and B&W. Cover price $1.50.

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Multi-part adventure stories: Veronicas new gardener is up to something; Archie and Veronica encounter mysterious hooded figures in a Caribbean island jungle. Stories and art by Frank Doyle, Stan Goldberg, and Jon D'Agostino, plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 32 pages. Genuinely creepy cover by Goldberg. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Dexter Taylor. The Island of Doom, script and art by Dexter Taylor; Little Archie and his friends crash-land on an island inhabited by Little Archie's old enemies Mad Doctor Doom and Chester, who plan to use a metallic fire-breathing dragon to rob banks in Riverdale. The Pie and I, art by Dexter Taylor; Jughead tells Betty that the way to get Little Archie is to bake his favorite pie. Sound Hound humor page starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. A Good Sport, script and art by Dexter Taylor; Reggie tries to learn the art of voodoo to cause trouble for others; Sabrina uses some real magic to teach him a lesson. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Published by Charles Brown, Locus is a fanzine that reports on science fiction and fantasy writing. Issue #216 includes: media notes; On Writing column by Algis Budrys; Lord of the Rings animated film review; book reviews; Judging Art Shows by William Rotsler; and letters from Frank Herbert, Jack Chalker, Spider Robinson, and Ted White. 20 pgs. Nov, 1978. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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Super-Escape - Story and Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Cover by Jack Kirby and Bob Wiacek. Escape: Impossible?! Starring Machine Man, the Corporation [Curtiss Jackson, Miles Brickman], Peter Spalding and Colonel Kragg. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "Man's Pest Friend," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; Egad wants a girlfriend, so Doctor Fink-Stein brings a wooden mannequin to life for him. "Misleading TV Program Titles," art by Samm Schwartz; What TV shows would be like if you interpreted their titles literally. "Cindy-Rella"; A parody of Cinderella set in contemporary days. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Volume 55, Issue 5 - November 1978. Cover by David Palladini. Fantasy and science fiction stories by Edward Wellen, M. Mendelsohn, Jane Yolen, Robert F. Young, Bill Pronzini, Charles V. De Vet, and Shinichi Hoshi. 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 162 pages, B&W Cover price $1.25.

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Originally presented in Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #124 - "The Rhino Says No!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Herb Trimpe. It's the wedding of Bruce Banner and Betty Ross! But before they can say their vows, the Leader zaps Banner with a ray, reverting him back to the mindless brute known as the Hulk! And when Rhino smashes in, all H-E-Double Hockey Sticks breaks loose! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Reprints Incredible Hulk #124. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by John Romita. Countdown to Chaos!, script by Stan Lee and Gerry Conway, pencils by John Romita, inks by Jim Mooney and Tony Mortellaro; the identity of the Disruptor is revealed; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #118. Stan Lee column about the Spider-Man and Hulk television shows. Ad for Hostess Fruit Pies starring Thor. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Reprints Amazing Spider-Man #118. "Countdown to Chaos!" Story by Stan Lee and Gerry Conway. Art bvy John Romita, Jim Mooney, and Tony Mortellaro. Spidey caught between the destructive force of the Smasher and the sinister plight of the Disruptor. Plus, a shocking ending that you won't believe. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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Whitman Variant. Cover art by John Romita. Countdown to Chaos!, script by Stan Lee and Gerry Conway, pencils by John Romita, inks by Jim Mooney and Tony Mortellaro; the identity of the Disruptor is revealed; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #118. Stan Lee column about the Spider-Man and Hulk television shows. Ad for Hostess Fruit Pies starring Thor. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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"The Smoke of That Great Burning!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Power Man. Plot by Chris Claremont. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Al Gordon. Cover by Bob Hall. Peter Parker, Mary Jane Watson, and Luke Cage are enjoying an evening at the Studio 13 disco, when suddenly masked gunmen bust in and start shooting! The two heroes quickly jump into the fray, but the thugs manage to escape after taking a hostage. Power Man and Spider-Man track the arson gang to a tenement building in the South Bronx, and that's where the action really heats up! When the gang sets the building on fire, the web-slinger, Power Man, and the New York Fire Department put their lives on the line to rescue the trapped residents! (Notes: This issue was critically acclaimed in the letters page of Marvel Team-Up 81 as tragically a real-life fire in Brooklyn claimed the lives of six firefighters in August 1978, about the same time this issue hit the newsstands. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 207.) Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Ron Wilson and Bob Layton. "The Andromeda Rub-Out!" Guest-starring Captain Marvel. Story by P. Gillis. Art by Alan Kupperberg and Mike Esposito. Boss Barker, the Racket Boss from Planet Kral who once enslaved Ben and forced him to fight like a gladiator for his amusement (see Fantastic Four #91), has returned to get revenge on the Thing. Only the Kree superman Captain Marvel can save Aunt Petunia's favorite nephew now. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. "The Torch Goes Wild!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The fighting mad Human Torch invades the Hidden Land!; And Johnny Storm has just one goal in mind!; Reunite with his beloved Crystal and bring her back home to New York City!; However Black Bolt and the royal family disagree; So the Human Torch must fight to get what he wants!; After Johnny battles past Triton, Karnak, and Medusa; only one inhuman stands in his way!; Crystal herself!; But wait a minute, the plan was to save Crystal, not fight her!; The torch's road to Attilan was paved with good intentions, but now it's turning into a disaster!; Can Reed, Sue, and Ben get their youngest teammate under control before he destroys the Inhumans' homeland?; Cameo appearance by Gorgon; Reprinted from Fantastic Four #99. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Whitman Variant. Fantastic Four # 99 reprint: The Inhumans guest star in "The Torch Goes Wild!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover price $0.35.

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"Home to Die!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Pat Broderick and John Tartag. Can even the Master of Kung Fu survive the death traps of Murder Mansion? Maybe with a little help from master-spy Black Jack Tarr. Cover price $0.35.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Home to Die!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Pat Broderick and John Tartag. Can even the Master of Kung Fu survive the death traps of Murder Mansion? Maybe with a little help from master-spy Black Jack Tarr. Cover price $0.35.

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Jim Steranko's fine zine covering popular entertainment. Tabloid newspaper format (all issues come folded) but on good quality white paper stock. Science fiction preview. Meteor, Buck Rogers movie, art of Joseph Clement Coll, The Shape of Things to Come, Fairies by Alan Lee and Brian Froud, Time After Time. Comics news. 36 pages in two sections; partial color. Cover price $1.75.

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Last 50c cover-priced issue. Cover by Joe Kubert. Stories by Roger McKenzie, Robert Kanigher and Cary Burkett. Art by Dick Ayers, Howard Chaykin, Jerry Grandenetti and Romeo Tanghal. In this issue: Gravedigger is on a deadly mission behind enemy lines in "Crossroads" by Roger McKenzie, Dick Ayers and Romeo Tanghal; Enemy Ace in "Conclusion: Duel at Dawn" by Robert Kanigher and Howard Chaykin; and Dateline: Frontline tale "Glory Soldier" by Cary Burkett and Jerry Grandenetti. Also: DC Profile of Robert Kanigher. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

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Whitman edition. "The Mystery of the China Santa" in which Mickey and Goofy's Christmas deliveries lead into danger and mystery. Issue also has Minnie and Clarabelle in "Operation Wildlife." All stories are reprints. Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.35.

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Number/month on cover: 90027-811, no month listed. Issue features "The Mystery of the China Santa" in which Mickey and Goofy's Christmas deliveries lead into danger and mystery. Issue also has Minnie and Clarabelle in "Operation Wildlife." All stories are reprints. Story and art credits: unknown. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Incredible Hulk "Savage is the Sentinel!", Fantastic Four "Enter: The Mad Thinker!", and Iron Man "The Secret of Mr. Kline!"

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Incredible Hulk "Vengeance...is the Hulk!", Fantastic Four "On all Sides Lurks...Death!", and Daredevil "Inside Black Spectre!"

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Issue #17 - 1978. The Milford Series: Popular Writers of Today, a series devoted to scholarly analysis and criticism on a single author. Conan's World and Robert E. Howard by Darrell Schweitzer. 5-in. x 8-in., 60 pages, black and white. Cover price $1.95.

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November 1978. The Body. Explanations of euphemisms about body parts by John Hughes and P. J. O'Rourke; a John Hughes story about the private parts illustrated by Bob Larkin; a spoof of health manuals. Stories and art by Jeff Greenfield, Trina Robbins, Mary Wilshire, Shary Flenniken, Gahan Wilson, Sam Gross, and B. K. Taylor. Plus letters from the editors, cartoons, and Foto Funnies. Mature readers. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover by John Costanza. The hero of Mouseville stars alongside other characters from Paul Terry's Terrytoons. Mighty Mouse investigates when giant boulders from an unknown source begin destroying Mouseville. A fortune teller convinces wealthy Uncle Percy that he must make Heckle and Jeckle rich, but without them knowing he's done it. Hashimoto-san suspects that a stage performance is actually a cat's trap. Mighty Mouse: On the Rocks; Heckle and Jeckle: Rich Bums; Hashimoto-san: Stage-Door Kitty; Mighty Mouse: Special Effects. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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Whitman edition. Cover by John Costanza. The hero of Mouseville stars alongside other characters from Paul Terry's Terrytoons. Mighty Mouse investigates when giant boulders from an unknown source begin destroying Mouseville. A fortune teller convinces wealthy Uncle Percy that he must make Heckle and Jeckle rich, but without them knowing he's done it. Hashimoto-san suspects that a stage performance is actually a cat's trap. Mighty Mouse: On the Rocks; Heckle and Jeckle: Rich Bums; Hashimoto-san: Stage-Door Kitty; Mighty Mouse: Special Effects. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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The Coming of the Comet - Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Carmine Infantino and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Joe Rubinstein. Blazing into battle action: The Comet! But Nova has to decide -- is he friend or foe?! Also: The pulse-pounding power of Diamondhead! Characters in this issue: Nova [also appears as Richard Rider]; Diamondhead; Doctor Sun (offscreen); Comet (origin); Charles Rider; Gloria Rider, Robert Rider; Sherlock; Mike Burley; Sphinx (cameo flashback). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Second issue. Fiction by Lloyd Biggle, Jr. ("The Weariest River"), Leigh Kennedy ("Whale Song"), William G. Shepherd ("The Chessmen"), and Rick Conley ("Experiment"). Interview with "futurist" Alvin Toffler ("Future Shock"). H.R. Giger cover. Magazine format; color; 144 pages on slick white paper. Cover price $2.00.

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"Raiders Digest"; The Riverdale gang as Viking warriors and maidens. "Swing Zing" one-page story with Archie and Reggie. Moose's Riddlers word puzzle, art by Joe Edwards. "The Show Off"; Chuck tries to impress Nancy at the beach but he ends up getting himself in trouble. "A Weighty Matter," script and art by Joe Edwards; Mort tries to help Charley lose weight. Archie Club News. "Lunch Break"; Mr. Lodge is very pleased with his new inflatable raft, but it doesn't seem to be as relaxing in the pool as he had hoped. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.