Comic books May 1974

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Cover art by George Baker. Stories reprinted from Sad Sack #146. "The Brain"; After a blow to the head makes him a genius, Sack is elected President of the United States; after hitting his head again and losing his intelligence, he fails in his re-election bid and goes back to the Army. "Force of Habit"; When Sack gets in a car he forgets that he's not driving a tank anymore. "In Other Words"; After Colonel Lilyliver posts a notice that any sergeant who uses harsh language to the men will be demoted, Sack secretly records Sarge abusing him. "The Sharpies"; Two bank robbers rent Sod's house. "The Experiment" text story. "Mistake," pencils by Fred Rhoads; When Cookie accidentally spills some things into a pot, it tastes better than his usual cooking. "Get Away," pencils by Fred Rhoads; Sack accidentally dumps a sleeping Sarge into the swimming pool. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by George Baker. "Playing With Plastic," pencils by Fred Rhoads; Sad Sack accidentally and unknowingly gets his hands on some plastic explosives, causing panic in the camp. "Gimmicks," pencils by Fred Rhoads; Each morning, Sarge comes up with a different fiendish way to wake up Sack. "The Rescue," pencils by Fred Rhoads; While practicing a beach landing, Sack and the Sarge get washed up on a tropical island inhabited only by beautiful women who have never seen a man. "The Mole People," pencils by Fred Rhoads; Sack dreams that little red men from the center of the earth have come to the surface to take over and stop humans from blowing up the planet. "Responsibility" text story, pencils by Fred Rhoads. "Fighting Back," pencils by Fred Rhoads; Sack dreams of revenge against the Sarge. "Escape," pencils by Fred Rhoads; Sack and Slob dig a tunnel to escape from the guardhouse, but come up in the Sarge's office. 36 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 $0.75.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer. The Night of the Spider, script by Michael Fleisher, art by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua) and Mike Royer; Jed Walker is kidnapped by the evil Dr. Spider, who hopes to use his angst-filled dreams to create nightmares which he will animate. Editorial explaining the strong sales of the one-shot Simon-Kirby Sandman and the new creative team, art by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Conan stars in "Night of the Dark God" (script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane and Neal Adams, inks by Adams, Pablo Marcos, Frank McLaughlin, and Vince Colletta). Adapted from the non-Conan story "The Dark Man" by Robert E. Howard. Reprints: "The Crusader" (script by Stan lee, art by Joe Maneely; from The Black Knight 2 in July 1955) and "The Dweller in the Dark" (script by Thomas, art by Barry Windsor-Smith; from Conan the Barbarian 12). This last story was originally intended for Savage Tales 2 before the magazine's (first) cancellation. The art was altered for its appearance in Conan 12 in order to pass the Comics Code. The story here in Savage Tales 4 is the original, unaltered version. (The muddy reprint in Conan Saga 5 is from the altered version.) Neal Adams cover painting. Cover price $0.75.

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# on cover: 90215-405. Stories featuring the adventurous puppy of Lady and the Tramp. Last 20-cent issue. Cover inks by Bill Wright. "Little Thinker"; Scamp is recruited to be the "brains" for two thieving dogs, who steal Jock's buried bones. "A Helping Hand" starring Scamp, Lady, and Tramp. "Tag Day"; Scamp accidentally gets a cat license instead of a dog license and gets taken to the wrong house when he gets lost. "Mud Puddle Muddle" starring Scamp and The Tramp. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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May 1974. Science fiction stories: "The Brain" by Alexander Blade, "Venus--World of Mystery" by Willy Ley, "Lanscapes of Luna" by Bob Olsen, "It Happened in Space" by Manly Wade Wellman, "The Frightened Planet" by Sidney Austin, and "The Free-Lance of Space" by Edmond Hamilton. Cover by James B. Settles. 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.60.

Vol. 1, No. 5. May 1974. British tabloid-size science fiction magazine published from 1974 to 1976 by New English Library. This issue features: "The First Day of the Rest of Your Life" by Dan Morgan, "To Live Again" by Robert Silverberg, "The Death of Man" by Douglas Fulthorpe, and more. Chris Yates cover and laid in center-fold poster. 11" x 15.75". 28 pages. Partial color, partial B&W.

Cover by Salvador Faba. Edited by Al Hewetson. Stories by Al Hewetson. Art by Zesar Lopez, Ricardo Villamonte, Cesar Lopez, Alphonso Font, and Jesus Suso Rego. Horror anthology produced by upstart publisher Skywald, founded by Marvel and Warren veterans, and featuring artists of the Filipino New Wave. Frankenstein, Book II, continued from Nightmare magazine; Poes Ms. Found In A Bottle with art by Font; The Saga of the Victims begins. 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. 64 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $0.75.

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"Sex to Sexty: Catnip!" Men's Magazine with adult jokes and cartoons. 64 pages, text, with B&W illustrations Cover price $1.50.

Issue 12 - May, 1974. "Dead End". Vintage adult humor comic magazine made up entirely of short, obscene one-panel comics that were submitted by readers. 8" x 10.5", 64 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $1.25.

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"The Soldier Who Wouldn't Die!" Script by Gerry Conway, art by Dick Ayers. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A # 79 (Kang) and a statement of ownership--average print run 356,873; average 184, 640. Cover price $0.20.

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"Death is Bliss." The Shadow's investigation of a bootlegging scheme leads him to criminal bigwig Homer Bliss. Includes letter by writer Arlen Schumer. Script by Denny O'Neil and Len Wein, art by Michael Kaluta. Cover by Kaluta. Cover price $0.20.

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Articles on sports, crime, and adventuring, plus pin-up photos. 8" x 10.5". 66 pages. B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $1.25.

May 1974 Cover price $0.50.

Men's adventure magazine featuring articles on sports, hunting politics and crime. 10-in. x 13-in., 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.75.

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Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. Last 20-cent cover price. 90210-405. Painted cover by George Wilson, with inset photos of William Shatner as Kirk and Leonard Nimoy as Spock. "The Trial of Captain Kirk," script by Arnold Drake, art by Alberto Giolitti; Kirk is charged with treason, and it's up to his loyal crew to clear his name! 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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"The Trial of Captain Kirk," script by Arnold Drake, art by Alberto Giolitti; Kirk is charged with treason, and it's up to his loyal crew to clear his name! 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. NOTE: The Whitman Star Trek editions are not reprints. The Gold Key and Whitman editions were released simultaneously, but through different distribution channels. Cover price $0.20.

1975 - 1st printing. Featuring comicv strips, stories, and activities based on the classic sci-fi series! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 94 pages, full color.

The Stripper is a fanzine/adzine by Biljo White made especially for collectors of daily and Sunday newspaper comic strips. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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First 25-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Namor Unchained!", script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta; Namor returns to the Hydro base and is irritated by the lack of progress on an antidote for his people; The amphibian scientists believe that an antidote may have survived on a sunken World War II ship; Namor travels down into the depths and begins his search through the many sunken ships at Bikini Atoll; He is attacked by Men-Fish led by the Piranha. Marvel Value Stamp series A #98, The Puppet Master. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Stories by Gil Kane, Dan Adkins, Roy Thomas, Charles Nicholas (signed as Nicholas), Vince Alascia (signed as Alacia), Martín Salvador, Chuck Miller, Dick Ayers, Carrillo, Stan Lee, and Jack Kirby. An anthology series collecting stories of high adventure, science fiction, and thrilling horror from the pages of Marvel Comics - Strange Tales, Tales to Astonish, Chamber of Darkness, Tower of Shadows, Journey into Mystery, and more! 100 pages, B&W.

Super Sex to Sexty Special "Nimfoe School for Girls!". Cover by Pierre Davis. Art by Bill Wenzel, Lo Linkert, 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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100-page giant. New Legion of Super-Heroes stories "Lost: A Million Miles From Home" (script by Cary Bates, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Mike Grell) and "The Wrath of the Devil-Fish" (script by Bates, art by Cockrum). Legion reprints: "The Legionnaire Who Killed" (script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff and George Klein; from Adventure Comics 342), "The Super-Stalag of Space" (script by Hamilton, art by Swan/Klein; from Adventure 344), and "The Execution of Matter-Eater Lad" (script by Hamilton, art by Swan/Klein; from Adventure 345). Superboy reprint, "The Superboy of Bigville" (art by Swan/Klein; from Superboy 91). Four-page "Lore of the Legion" character profiles. Cover by Nick Cardy. Statement of ownership--average print run 533,600; average paid circulation 238,992. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Dragonfly Invasion of Metropolis!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta; WGBS gossip columnist Lola Barnett is alerted to her brother, who is in danger; she inadvertently links him to Superman during a broadcast. The Princess and the Glass Treeman!--The Fabulous World of Krypton, script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Dick Giordano and Frank McLaughlin; while visiting an orphanage, Superman tells the kids the story of Princess Reena of Krypton. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Dragonfly Invasion of Metropolis!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta; WGBS gossip columnist Lola Barnett is alerted to her brother, who is in danger; she inadvertently links him to Superman during a broadcast. The Princess and the Glass Treeman!--The Fabulous World of Krypton, script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Dick Giordano and Frank McLaughlin; while visiting an orphanage, Superman tells the kids the story of Princess Reena of Krypton. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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First issue of the series (continues from Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen). 100-page giant. New stories: Jimmy Olsen in "Death Bites With Fangs of Stone" and "The Gift-Wrapped Doom" (scripts by Leo Dorfman, art by Kurt Schaffenberger). Reprints: Supergirl in "Brainiac's Blitz" (script by Jim Shooter, art by Jim Mooney; from Action 339), Superboy in "The Super Star of Hollywood" (art by George Papp; from Adventure Comics 272), Jimmy Olsen in "The Death March (featuring Perry White)" (script by Dorfman, art by Al Plastino; from Jimmy Olsen 76), and Lois Lane in an imaginary novel, "The Three Wives of Superman" (art by Schaffenberger; from Lois Lane 51). Plus a three-page special feature, "How artists Draw the Superman Family" by Curt Swan and Schaffenberger. Cover price $0.60.

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 $1.25.

Stories and art by Alberto Macagno, Romero, John Martin Leahy, Cirilo Munoz and Ezra Jackson. Legendary publisher Eerie presents gory tales of horror and the macabre, many "reanimated" from classic pre-Code horror comics with new art. Mountain climbers ill-advisedly try to make the top of Everest in a storm. The devil's optometrist makes a special pair of devil-glasses for himself. A man kills elderly women for their money, but his latest target is a vampire. The Curious Coffin; A Tomb of Ice; Burn, Witch, Burn!; Satan's Man; The Antarctic Horror; Invitation from a Vampire. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 48 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $0.75.

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Simon Garth dies but is brought back to life as a zombie and doomed to walk the earth as one of the living dead. In "Palace of Black Magic," the zombie faces a deadly enemy who goes by the name Papa Shorty! Script by Steve Gerber and art by Pablo Marcos. Issue also has "White Zombie: Faithful Unto Death" (Story by Doug Moench), "Who Walks With a Zombie?" (art by Russ Heath), "With the Dawn Comes Death" (story by Chris Claremont), an article about Brother Voodoo, "Voodoo War!" (Script by Tony Isabella and art by Syd Shores, Dick Ayers and Mike Esposito), and "Death's Bleak Birth" (Script by Doug Moench and art by Frank Springer). All stories are in black and white. Cover price $0.75.

Painted cover by Bill Alexander. Stories and art by Carl Burgos, Larry Woromay, Dick Ayers, Chic Stone, Fernand, Enrique Cristobal, and Oscar Fraga. Legendary publisher Eerie's fondly remembered tales of horror and the macabre, many "reanimated" from classic pre-Code horror comics with new art. A scientist is murdered by his partner after discovering a formula to restore life. A dying plastic surgeon reveals he changed Hitler's face after WWII. The ghosts of Roman legionnaires return to help a Scotland Yard detective combat an ancient monster created by Druids. Skeleton; Horror in Slime; He Walked Away From the Grave; The Hungry Monster; The Blackness of Evil; The Dead Demons; The Thing in the Cellar; A Scream of Horror. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 48 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $0.75.