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By Tyler Chin-Tanner, James Boyle and Fabio Redivo. After a week of captivity in billionaire Alex Lowder's New York penthouse, Dr. Saida Nri makes one last attempt at escape before she concedes to Alex's wild plan to create his own reality TV show, Adrenaline. Meanwhile, Alex assembles a band of exceptional thrill-seekers who are so dissatisfied with their current lives that they're willing to throw themselves into anything. 28 pages, full color. (2 of 8) Cover price $2.99.

First 35-cent cover price issue. Cover art by Jim Aparo. Dark Destiny, Deadly Dreams, script by David Michelinie, art by Jim Aparo; Black Manta forces Aquaman and Aqualad to battle in the arena for the life of Aquababy. Promo for Superboy taking over the spot in Adventure Comics and Aquaman moving to his own title. Hostess ad starring Batman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Cover by Harry Lazarus. Stories by Harry Lazarus, Lin Streeter, Pete Riss, and Ogden Whitney. Spine-chilling tales of suspense, horror, and the supernatural—prepare yourself for Adventures into the Unknown! 3-D effect stories and cover. 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

"The World That Time Forgot!" (art by Ogden Whitney), "The Alpha Creature," "The Ghost-Bear," and "Back To the Beginning." 3-D effect stories and cover. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Cover by Ogden Whitney. Stories by Ogden Whitney, Harry Lazarus, Pete Riss, Charles Quinlan, and Sheldon Moldoff. Spine-chilling tales of suspense, horror, and the supernatural—prepare yourself for Adventures into the Unknown! 3-D effect stories and cover. 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

"The Men Who Cried Monster!" Script by Bob Standish, art by John Buscema. "The Man Who Knew!" Art by John Forte. "Riddle from Outer Space!" Script by Brad Everson, art by Dick Beck. "The Return of Dr. Maritain!" Script by Richard Hughes (as "Greg Olivetti"), art by Paul Reinman. "The Thing in the Tube!" Script by Curt Carpenter, art by Peter Abbott. Odgen Whitney cover. Cover price $0.10.

Giveaway/promotional comic distributed at Shoney's and other restaurants across the US (regular listings are for Shoney's copies; other restaurants will have variant designations). Each issue includes a kids' menu, games, puzzles, and activities. Published by Paragon Products. Full color, 7-in x 10-in.

Adventures of GI Joe No. 1: Danger of the Deapths. Mini-comic (3.25 x 7 inches), no cover price, 16 pages plus slick covers.

Cover by Al Kilgore. The hero of Mouseville stars alongside other characters from Paul Terry's Terrytoons. Professor Theorem's discovery of an ancient cat civilization in the desert leads to the accidental revival of the Cat People and their King. When cats hijack a mouse airliner, Mighty Mouse must make a midair rescue. Heckle and Jeckle follow a "Free Lunch" sign to a bowling-alley misadventure. A Shocking Experience; Plane Trouble; Heckle and Jeckle; Silly Sidney; Professor Theorem's Discovery; The Great Secret; Little Roquefort; The Sun Tan. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

"The Mystery of the Midget Sub!" While out at sea doing underwater tests, Major Dennis fails to return from a dive, spurring Rex to go in after him. Rex rescues Major from a criminal operation involving the theft of pearls from a sunken ship. Also includes: "A Whistle for Bobo!" (starring Detective Chimp); "Track of the Phantom Cat!"; and "Dogdom's Swiftest Hunters." Script by Robert Kanigher and John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane and Carmine Infantino, inks by Bernard Sachs. Cover by Kane. Cover price $0.10.

"Treasure of the Seven Winds!" Rex, Danny, and a professor's daughter go diving. The girl, who discovers treasure in a cave, gets rescued from an Octopus by Rex. A trio of treasure hunters complicate matters. Also includes: "Demon of the Speedways!" (starring Detective Chimp); "Mystery of the Fantastic Footprints!" (starring Rex); and "Canine Quiz." Script by Robert Kanigher and John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane and Carmine Infantino, inks by Bernard Sachs and Joe Giella. Cover by Kane and Sachs. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by John Severin. Stories and art by Carl Burgos, Dick Ayers, Bernard Baily and Angelo Torres. An anthology of science-fiction and horror stories from publisher Harvey. Explorers track a strange fish to an underwater cavern on a remote island, in a story with art possibly by comics legends Angelo Torres and Al Williamson. A rude talent agent realizes he should have been nicer to the man with telekinetic powers. Scientists are helpless when the Earth moves out of orbit, but a simple hobo holds the key to saving humanity. The Big Storm!; A Moving Performance; The Secret of the Mountain; The Earth Went Haywire; Hay Fever; Ham & Eggs; The Magic Metal. Final issue of the series. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

8-page full-color publication with text by Steve Saffel explaining comic book collecting, accompanied by illustrations by Todd McFarlane (Spider-Man), John Byrne (She-Hulk), and others, all reprinted from various Marvel Comics. New cover: pencils by Paul Ryan, inks by Tom Palmer featuring Wolverine and Nightcrawler (from the X-Men), Sub-Mariner, Spider-Man, the Wasp (from the Avengers), and Spider-Man.

"The Silent War," "Search For a Hero," "Tumbling Soldier," and "Operation Survival!" (art by Carmine Infantino). Fearless Fosdick stars in a quarter-page Wildroot Cream-Oil ad by Al Capp. Edited by Whitney Ellsworth and Robert Kanigher. Cover by Jerry Grandenetti. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Ross Andru, Mike Esposito, Irwin Hasen, Bill Finger, Carmine Infantino, Bernard Sachs, Jack Miller, Joe Kubert, Ed Herron, and Irv Novick. Adventure tales of war and the military, including some humor—go into combat with All American Men of War! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"Frogman Hunt" (art by Jerry Grandenetti), "3 Steps To a Hero," "The Canteen Patrol" (art by Russ Heath), and "Flying Camera" (art by Wally Wood). Edited by Whitney Ellsworth and Robert Kanigher. Cover by Jerry Grandenetti. Stories by Bill Finger, Bob Kanigher, Jerry Grandenetti, Bob Forgione, Jack Abel, Bob Haney, Russ Heath, Jack Miller, and Wally Wood. Adventure tales of war and the military, including some humor—go into combat with All American Men of War! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"The Flying Frogman," "Bullet Net," "Battle Colors," and "The Sixth Soldier" (art by Russ Heath). Edited by Whitney Ellsworth and Robert Kanigher. Cover by Joe Kubert. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Ross Andru, Mike Esposito, Bill Finger, Jack Abel, Morris Waldinger, Tom Nicolisi, Bill Finger, Jerry Grandenetti, and Russ Heath. Adventure tales of war and the military, including some humor—go into combat with All American Men of War! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"Bomber's Moon!" (art by Russ Heath), "High Priority Target," "Elbow Room," and "Bull's-Eye For a Frogman!" Edited by Whitney Ellsworth and Robert Kanigher. Cover by Jerry Grandenetti. Stories by Bob Haney, Russ Heath, Bill Finger, Ross Andru, Mike Esposito, Julius Schwartz, Morris Waldinger, Tom Nicolosi, Henry Boltinoff, Ed Herron, Jack Abel, Bob Haney, Carmine Infantino, and Frank Giacoia. Adventure tales of war and the military, including some humor—go into combat with All American Men of War! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Whitney Ellsworth. Cover by Jerry Grandenetti. Stories by Robert Bernstein, Mort Drucker, Morris Waldinger, Tom Nicolisi, Bob Haney, Ross Andru, Mike Esposito, Robert Kanigher, Joe Kubert, and Henry Boltinoff. Adventure tales of war and the military, including some humor—go into combat with All American Men of War! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Whitney Ellsworth and Robert Kanigher. Cover by Jerry Grandenetti. Stories by Bob Haney, Jerry Grandenetti, Morris Waldinger, Tom Nicolisi, Mort Drucker, Joe Kubert, and Bob Stuart. Adventure tales of war and the military, including some humor—go into combat with All American Men of War! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Robert Kanigher. Cover by Joe Kubert. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Irv Novick, Morris Waldinger, Tom Nicolisi, Bob Haney, Bill Everett, Hank Chapman, Mort Drucker. Adventure tales of war and the military, including some humor—go into combat with All American Men of War! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

September 1966. Stories: "Too Many Magicians" (part 2) by Randall Garrett, "The Mechanic" by Hal Clement, "Not a Prison Make" by Joseph P. Martino, "A Matter of Reality" by Carole E. Scott, and "Symbols" by Christopher Anvil. Science Fact features, "Challenge: the Insurgent vs. the Counterinsurgent" (part 1) by Joe Poyer. Cover by Kelly Freas. Illustrations by Leo Summers, Kelly Freas and John Schoenherr. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

July 1974. Stories: "Stargate" (part 2) by Tak Hallus, "Extreme Prejudice" by Jerry Pournelle, "Dark Lantern" by P.J. Plauger, "Forced Change" by bob Buckley, "The Engine at Heartspring's Center" by Roger Zelazny, and "Exclusive Either/Or" by Rowland E. Burns. Science Fact article, "Kohoutek: a Failure That Wasn't" by George W. Harper. Cover by Leo Summers. Illustrations by John Schoenherr, Kelly Freas, and Leo Summers. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.75.

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Aquaman, Save Our Seas starring Aquaman, Aqualad, Mera, Aquababy, and The Terrible Trio [The Fisherman, Karla, Un-Thing], art by Nick Cardy; The Terrible trio uses a satellite to steal ocean water. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Power from the Seas article. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Between Two Dooms!, script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy; Black Manta attacks Atlantis. When he captures Aquaman, Ocean Master decides that nobody but him should defeat Aquaman and he attacks Black Manta, with Aquababy caught in the middle of the fight. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Sea of Storms!" Collects Aquaman (2011-2016 5th Series) #26-31, ANNUAL #2, and Swamp Thing (2011 5th Series) #32.

Written by Jeff Parker. Art and cover by Paul Pelletier and Sean Parsons.

Aquaman faces a forgotten Atlantean legend: the Karaqan! A massive crustacean of incredible power, the Karaqan once served the King of Atlantis, but now poses one of his greatest threats.

And when Aquaman's trident is stolen, a host of ancient evils is freed from a mysterious portal along with the Greek demigod, Hercules!

All this, and Arthur Curry's high school reunion!

Hardcover, 200 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Sea of Storms!" Collects Aquaman (2011 5th Series) #26-32 and ANNUAL #2.

Written by Jeff Parker. Art and cover by Paul Pelletier and Sean Parsons.

Aquaman faces a forgotten Atlantean legend: the Karaqan! A massive crustacean of incredible power, the Karaqan once served the King of Atlantis but now poses one of his greatest threats. And when Aquaman's trident is stolen, a host of ancient evils is freed from a mysterious portal along with the Greek demigod Hercules!

Softcover, 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

Tennis Menace, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Sabrina is determined to seduce handsome Bruce Van Klood away from her rival Rosalind without the use of magic potions--until Rosalind begins beating Sabrina at her own game. Brainy Footwork; Professor Von Dummkopfs rocket won't take off. The Lanolites; Three aliens visiting Earth from the planet Lanolin maintain they have a mathematical formula to explain everything. Then their secretary, Alrauna, runs into the concept of love. Power Struggle; Captain Sprocket must face the electrical menace of Dynamo Man. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

"The Son of Dr. Jerkyll," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; The son of Dr. Jerkyll continues his father's experiments and turns into rock star Melvin Preston; After a close escape with autograph hunters, he decides to change his features to Eliot Mess, the FBI agent. "Debutante Twist," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Chester spends a fortune trying to impress rich girl Brenda Van Loot, but fails. "The Uncharted Planet!", pencils by Bob White; Two space travelers arrive on an uncharted planet and are amazed that inanimate objects come to life there. Archie's Jokes ad. "The Son of Dr. Jerkyll," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; The son of Dr. Jerkyll continues his father's experiments and turns into rock star Melvin Preston. "Dr. Sy Klops," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Professor Klops tests a vitamin ray on teens Joe and Janet, but it shrinks them instead. "I Was an Exiled Monster!", art by Joe Edwards; Ergo is exiled from his home planet for being Double Ugly and travels the solar system looking for a new home. "Professor Transistor," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Professor Transistor shows off the robots he invented. Archie's Pals 'n' Gals ad. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Frank McCarthy. Story by Paul S. Newman, based on the screenplay by Elmer Parsons. Art by Jack Sparling. Cover number is #12-030-612. Dell Movie Classics presented comics based on Hollywood films (not all of them classics). This issue is based on the 1966 adventure film from MGM starring Lloyd Bridges, Shirley Eaton, and David McCallum. When the planet is shaken by earthquakes occurring around the globe, scientists race to find the cause. A team of underwater adventurers in the submarine Hydronaut is sent out to circumnavigate the planet to discover the answer and save the world. Painted cover from the movie poster by Frank McCarthy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Written by Steve Bryant. Art by Ismeal Canales. Cover by Steve Bryant and Jason Millet. The hunt for the mysterious bronze head continues! Clues lead Athena and company to a deep sea dive off the coast of Italy, but the Nazi occultists are hot on their trail! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Jack Keller. "One Night Of Hell"; Lt. Morrison and reporter Smith decide to see what the war is really like and spend a night with the Army on a Korean hill; Korean war story. "The Sniper!", art by Jack Keller; Willy was an expert shot but refused to shoot at the enemy; WWII story. "The General Had To Die," pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; Brig. General Daniels, the only man with complete knowledge of the D-Day invasion is shot down over France and captured by the Germans; WWII story. "Hold Those Girders" text story starring Death Defier. "Last Weapon," art by Jack Keller; Two frogmen help save the sub Sealion from the Japanese army; WWII story. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Bob Powell. "The Sea Monsters," script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Bob Powell; The Avenger is called in to help a scientist protect his new invention of a lock signal, designed to protect friendly ships from his miniature atomic bombs, from foreign spies out to steal it and the bombs. "The Man from Mars!", art by Bob Powell. "The Lost H-Bomb," art by Bob Powell. "The Metal Menace," art by Bob Powell. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

By Barbara Slate and Mary Wilshire. Cover by Amanda Conner and Jeff Albrecht. Whodunnit? Readers will thrill to this adventure on the high seas, in which Barbie confronts the thieves behind a jewelry heist. Cover price $1.25.

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Man Who Knew Batman's Secret," script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Batman is seeking to capture John Varden, but the wily criminal eludes him. Meanwhile, an out-of-town detective named Crane enters the picture, accidently discovering Batman's true identity, a fact well publicized by the media. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Gifts to the United Nations! public service announcement, art by Ruben Moreira. "Robin's 50 Batman Partners," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Batman injures his foot, so Robin must fill in for the Caped Crusader at the Batman Exposition, where he is being honored; Unfortunately, the Boy Wonder is attacked there by a mob who seek the diamonds the boy is carrying. 2/3-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Invisible Detectives article by Jack Miller. "The Creature from 20,000 Fathoms," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A new underwater species is discovered, but a diver seeks to sabotage efforts to study it, so Batman must step in and save the creature and its egg. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Martian from Gotham City," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; An actor suffering amnesia believes that he is a Martian and at war with the world; When three criminals discover this, they trick the actor into helping them. One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Three Faces of Batman," script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff; While trying to capture Big Jim Masters, Batman is subjected to an scientific experimental device that makes him unable to fight crime when he hears a siren or bell. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Lair of the Sea-Fox," script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff; The Sea-Fox cleverly uses underwater waterways beneath Gotham to commit his crimes and the Caped Crusaders must find a way to stop him. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "Batman's Master," script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Batman battles a renegade scientist using a Batman robot, which is damaged during the battle; Soon after, the mysterious Kadar appears on the scene, a mystic who knows Batman's every thought and plan. Don't Sell Nature Short! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Simple Crimes of Simple Simon," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A new villain on the scene uses the name as well as the nursery rhyme to commit his crimes. 2/3-page Jail Jests story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Secret of the Sea Beast," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The Caped Crusaders investigate reports of a mysterious sea beast that has attacked ships and caused the disappearance of two passengers. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "A Helping Hand," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty helps her friends with their gardening chores. "Party Favors," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty tries to convince Archie that she's the only one of his friends that remembered his birthday. "Passing Fancy," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie is forced to break a date with Veronica in order to study with Betty for a make-up exam. Alfred Bernard Nobel bio. "Countless Numbers" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Mother Knows Best," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty is upset that Archie only has eyes for Veronica, even though Betty is well-dressed and Veronica is dressed for gardening. "Tennis Anyone?", pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie convinces Betty to go to the beach instead of playing tennis. 36 pgs Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Jack Sparling. Stories and art by Jack Sparling and others. A spin-off from the beloved 1970s sci-fi TV show The Six Million Dollar Man, The Bionic Woman was equally powerful and equally beloved. An underwater mission pits Jamie against a shark, enemy agents, and a sea mine primed to explode. Jamie goes undercover as a tutor for the children of a Communist dictator. When an assassin targets the children, only her bionic powers can save them. The Freedom Way; Deep Danger; A Job for a Woman. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Limited 1 in 5 Variant Cover. Written by Matt Kindt. Art and Cover by Tyler Jenkins. The Badges finally face off against the dastardly Honour Society, with the fate of the future hanging in the balance. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Mar 1955. Stories by unknown. Art by Paul Gattuso, Matt Baker and unknown. Black Cobra stars in "Jet-Propelled Justice/The Disappearing Evidence" and "Danger in Two Volumes!" Plus: In an untitled reprint Torpedoman story, Don and Roger investigate the body of a diver who worked for a real estate broker who is trying to get people to finance his search for the wreck of a gold-laden ship. But Torpedoman, using his jet-propulsion system, investigates and discovers a wreck all right, but a fortune in gold that even astounds Lyman! Also: Eagle of the Sea story "Old Ironsides!" And: 2-page text story "Heroes are Made!" 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Last 25c cover-priced issue. Anthology type comic with spooky and mystery stories hosted by famous classic horror film actor Boris Karloff. This issue features "Growing Pains," "The Serpent's Clutch," "Mistaken Identity," and "Fair Exchange." No story/art credits given. On cover: 90053-609. Cover price $0.30.

First 30-cent cover price. Cover by Jim Aparo. "What Lurks Below Buoy 13," script by Bob Haney, pencils by John Calnan, inks by Jim Aparo; While out trolling near international waters for crime, Batman stumbles upon an international incident: An Atlantean built satellite that can be used to detect submarines and ships at sea is collected by a whale troller and both the United States and the Soviet Union want to get a hold of it; Batman seeks out his old ally, Aquaman, to help him out; However, Aquaman seems to care little about the fate of the surface world and their "Cold War"; However, Batman convinces him to help out when he tells him that a foreign power could use the device to attack Atlantis as well; Batman and Aquaman work together to recover the device, and Batman convinces Aquaman to turn it over to the United Nations. Justice For All Includes Children 2 public service announcement with Superman. Minerva Menace! hostess snakes cakes ad with Shazam. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Last 35-cent cover price. Cover by Jim Aparo. "Enigma of the Death-Ship," script by Bob Haney, art by Jim Aparo; Batman tries to uncover evidence to a drug kingpins identity in the log book of a sunken ship, but Aquaman inexplicably tries to prevent him from doing so. The Big Fall Hostess snack cakes ad with Superman. Profile on Roger McKenzie by Michael Catron. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Teen adventurers Tom and Pete Brothers help recent converts escape from a compound controlled by militant cultists. The second Adventure with the Brothers story. Story, art and cover by Al Hartley. 32 pages. Cover price $0.49.

36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Blood in the Sea" Part 4 of 6. Story by Mark Gruenwald and Kieron Dwyer. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Off the Bermuda shore, an undersea battle is in progress among Captain America, Batroc, Machete, and Zaran; when suddenly a school of sharks decides to join the action! Meanwhile, Diamondback sneaks on board Baron Zemo's yacht and pilfers two of the bloodstone jewels. At the end of the day, Cap and Diamondback have two of the five bloodstone jewels and Baron Zemo has one. The hunt for the remaining two continues in Egypt. First appearance of Crossbones. Back up story: "Conflagration" Part 3 of the Night of the Scourge. Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Bright and Don Hudson. The U.S. Agent battles Scourge, but only one of them will be left standing by night's end! 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.