Comic books in 'Hypnotism', graded by CBCS

"Getting Smooth!" The Circus of Crime kidnaps Howard, who wants to go to Cleveland to begin a new job. Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Klaus Janson. Cover by Colan and Janson. Cover price $0.35.

Cover pencils by Bob White. Doorway to Terror!, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob White, inks by Marty Epp; Dr. Doom creates a hypnotic device in a doorway that allows Evilheart to make Veronica and Mr. Weatherbee do his bidding; first appearance of Pureheart, Superteen and Capt. Hero as the United Three. You Name It featuring featuring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

"When Politicians Do Television Commercials," script by Donald Axe and Sol Weinstein, art by Jack Rickard; Famous political figures are recruited as commercial spokespeople. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Three Hairy Stories," script and art by Don Martin; A man gets a haircut; another man tries to cover his bald spot; a third man grooms his mustache. "The Virginiaham," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV show "The Virginian," a frontier judge and a group of incompetent cowboys tries to prevent a menacing stranger from disrupting their boring little ranch. "Mad Interviews the Greeting Card Manufacturer of the Year," script by Stan Hart, art by Joe Orlando. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Lighter Side of Moving," script and art by Dave Berg. "Horror Movie Scenes We'd Like to See," script by Don Edwing, art by Jack Davis. "The Rime of the Modern Surfer," script by Tom Koch, art by Don Martin; In a parody of the poem "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner"; an egotistical surfer travels too far and ends up in the Arctic Circle. "Football In Depth," script by Ronald Axe and Sol Weinstein, art by George Woodbridge. "What Wild Frenzy Will Future College Students Face?" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

Reprints Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #138. First appearance of the Mindworm in "Madness Means... the Mindworm!" Characters: F: Spider-Man; Vs. Mindworm, first and intro; GA: Flash Thompson. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita, Sr. Cover price $0.40.

Story by Lee Falk. Art by Phil Davis. Cover by Bret Blevins. Adventures of the crime-fighting magician, considered one of the first superheroes of comics. Reprints Mandrake The Magician daily strips April 11, 1939 - February 28, 1940. After mummy sightings in the Orient Museum, the guards refuse to work the night shift. Mandrake, Lothar and female photographer Sonny decide to find the truth by spending the night in the museum. Cover by Marvel and DC artist Bret Blevins. The Deep South; The Museum Mystery. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Cover pencils by Samm Schwartz. "Heels Together," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Archie tries to find Reggie's "Achilles' Heel" so he can get revenge on him; Jughead suggests that Reggie's weakness is his inability to resist an opportunity for a prank. "Wrong Figures," pencils by Bob White; Fred is preoccupied with adding up numbers, and his wife and son assume he's trying to add up all their bills. "The Tender Trap," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Josie is frustrated at Albert's refusal to get romantic; Pepper and Melody fix up Josie's living room with such a romantic atmosphere that Albert will have no choice but to succumb. "Li'l Jinx For Class President," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx runs against Charley for class president. "Calling All Dads!", pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Marty Epp; Archie and Veronica bury Fred in the sand at the beach, and then forget where they buried him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Warren Kremer. Mischievous Little Audrey has misadventures with her friends Melvin, Tiny and Echo. Audrey is hypnotized by The Great Staro, and becomes a playful little jewel thief. Little Audrey; Extra Added Attraction; Just Imagine; Theres No Place Like Home; The Water Caper; Thats Snow Man. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Tom Morgan. At the Circus!, script by Michael Higgins, art by Tom Morgan, the Power Pack battle the Ringmaster and his Circus of Crime. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

WRITTEN BY ROBBIE BUSCH; ART BY RICARDO GARCIA FUENTES AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY PHIL MOY In stores December 17. Mojo Jojo uses superstitions to take over Townsville! Plus, Princess Morbucks makes the kids of Pokey Oaks crazy for her special snack food ? way too crazy! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

More precious gems with the world's richest boy. Hypnotist the Amazing Mezmo manages to get Richie and Cadbury in the right state of mind: his own. While visiting Australia, Richie and his new friend Cecil encounter a convoluted plot to smuggle diamonds using robot kangaroos. Richie learns to drive a steam-shovel, all the better for excavating gigantic diamonds. Plus a vintage ad for Casper the Friendly Ghost collectibles, including costumes, coloring books and a watch. The Hypnotist!; The Kangaroo Hop; T.V. Dollar; What a Sore Head; The Cutter. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

WRITTEN BY FRANK STROM; ART BY ANTHONY WILLIAMS AND DAN DAVIS; COVER BY JOE STATON AND DAVE HUNT In stores September 10. It's a frighteningly fashionable issue! The Mystery Inc. gang investigates a haunted beauty pageant by the sea, and chases a ghost through the catacombs of Paris! FC, 32 PG.$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Art by Art Bartsch and Connie Rasinski. St. John presents the comics adventures of the characters of animator Paul Terry's studio. Anticipating Kurt Vonnegut's ice-nine, The Claw develops a bomb which freezes water instantly, and manages to seal Mighty Mouse in a solid block of ice...except for his tail. Heckle and Jeckle seek their fortunes in Hollywood, where they're not the only slick characters in town. Gandy Goose challenges Slugger McPork, one of boxing's toughest fighters, to win back the affections of Agnes. Sourpuss Outsmarts Himself; Mighty Mouse: The Big Freeze; Heckle and Jeckle: Hollywood Hopefuls; Dinky: No Place Like Home; Gandy Goose: The Grudge Fight. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.