Comic books April 1972

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52-page giant. Cover by Nick Cardy. "The Day They Sold Superman's Fortress," script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Titus J. Pearson secures the rights to look for oil in the arctic and stumbles onto the Fortress of Solitude. Eclipso origin reprint, "Eclipso, the Genius Who Fought Himself," script by Bob Haney, art by Lee Elias; Bruce Gordon and Profesor Bennett go into orbit in an experimental space capsule; When it looks like Eclipso could take over Gordon permanently, Gordon tries to sacrifice himself. Untold Chapter in the LIfe of Clark Kent back-up, "The Girl Who Worshipped Clark Kent," script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by John Calnan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superman attends a college reunion. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

April 1972. Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin-up girls. In this issue: How to Get Those Dirty Porno Comics; How to Find California's Nude Beaches; How to Be a Well Dressed Exhibitionist; How to Appreciate the Erotic Pleasures of Female Posteriors; and How "The Whip & The Chain" Caters to Sadomasochistic Delights. Plus: Club Adam - special swingers' section with all new listings. 8-in. x 11-in. Mature Readers Cover price $1.00.

48-page giant. Cover art by Bob Oksner. The Face of the Dragon starring Supergirl, script by Len Wein, pencils by José Delbo, inks by Bob Oksner; Supergirl battles Dr. Tzin-Tzin; Jonny Double guest-stars. Death's Strange Deputy starring the Phantom Stranger, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino. Circle of Doom starring Black Canary, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Alex Toth. The Sight Stealers starring Dr. Mid-Nite, script by John Broome, inks by Sal Amendola. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Listed as Vol. 12 #3 April 1972. Previous issue had no volume number.

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36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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"Spidey Smashes Through!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. It's the final confrontation between the Amazing Spider-Man and the spider slayer! Professor Smythe thinks he has all the bases covered, but the web-slinger has a plan -- to knock out both the spider slayer and its creator! And if Spider-Man emerges victorious, he'll have a few choice words for J. Jonah Jameson afterwards! What an awesome fight! In the meantime, Flash Thompson is in a troubled state of mind after returning from Vietnam. So he reaches out to Gwen Stacy for help. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and Randy Robertson. (Notes: Professor Smythe returns with his next spider slayer in Amazing Spider-Man 150. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #86.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Frank Giacoia. Spidey Smashes Through!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Frank Giacoia; Spider-Man faces off against the upgraded Spider-Slayer; Spider-Man defeats all four leaders, then returns to Smythe's hideout, where he finds Smythe inside the Spider Slayer; And if he survives this bout, hell have a few words for J. Jonah Jameson when hes done. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 86. 36 pgs., full color.

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April 1972. Cover by Kelly Freas. Stories: "A Transatlantic Tunnel, Hurrah!" (part 1 of 3) by Harry Harrison, "The Prophet" by Stanley Schmidt, "Wings of Victory" by Poul Anderson, "Misinformation" by Howard L. Myers, "Succor" by F.H. Rounsley, and "Answer 'Affirmative' or 'Negative'" by Barbara Paul. Science Fact article: "Skylab" (conclusion) by Joseph Green. Illustrations by John Schoenherr, Laurence MacCaskill, Vincent diFate, Leo Summers, and Kelly Freas. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

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Last 15 cent issue. Dan DeCarlo, Rudy Lapick cover. Frank Doyle scripts, Harry Lucey pencils, Chic Stone inks, and Bill Yoshida letters unless noted. Li'l Jinx by Joe Edwards. "The Gay Blades" Svensen gives Mr. Weatherbee the brush-off (6 pages). Li'l Jinx in "Getting a Head!": Jinx's concern is being overblown (1 page). "Late Fate": Archie has a backwards idea (George Gladir script, penciller unknown, Jon D'Agostino inks, 1 page). "It's a Gift": Archie delivers a surprising package (6 pages). "Freezer Plan": Jughead creates some hot new flavors (5 pages). Statement of Ownership filed October 1, 1971: average print run 884,292; average paid circulation 482,101. 36 pages. Full-color. 15 cent cover price. Cover price $0.15.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. Last 15 cent issue. Dan DeCarlo, Rudy Lapick cover. Frank Doyle scripts, Harry Lucey pencils, Chic Stone inks, and Bill Yoshida letters unless noted. Li'l Jinx by Joe Edwards. "The Gay Blades" Svensen gives Mr. Weatherbee the brush-off (6 pages). Li'l Jinx in "Getting a Head!": Jinx's concern is being overblown (1 page). "Late Fate": Archie has a backwards idea (George Gladir script, penciller unknown, Jon D'Agostino inks, 1 page). "It's a Gift": Archie delivers a surprising package (6 pages). "Freezer Plan": Jughead creates some hot new flavors (5 pages). 36 pages. Full-color. 15 cent cover price. Cover price $0.15.

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Giant-sized issue. It's A Gas; Two men hijack Archie's car while he is giving Mr. Weatherbee a ride and after several failed attempts to rid themselves of the men, Archie is joined by Jughead who accidently disposes of the hijackers' weapons. Ad for Movie Buys Super8 and 8mm films. Archie Club News. Give Me Liberty; During a visit to the Statue of Liberty, the gang quotes lots of statistics about the statue. Ad for Columbia Record Club. Fade In, Fade Out; Mr. Weatherbee gets his ego inflated when he believes Archie is filming him for a movie. 68 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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The World of Jughead. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "What's New Old Chap?", art by Samm Schwartz; Upset that Archie and Reggie ditched him to go out with Betty and Veronica, Jughead goes home and dreams of a world without women. "It's About Time" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Chemical Reaction," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead accidentally discovers a chemical formula that grows hair. "Dream of Genie," inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead finds a magic lamp with a genie inside; Unfortunately it's a female genie, and she's not exactly on Jughead's wavelength. "Over and Out," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie laments the fact that he and Veronica have different school schedules and can't spend time together. "Turnabout," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Rudy Lapick; After being stood up by Veronica, Archie allows Jughead to convince him to write Veronica a break up letter. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Last 15-cent cover price issue. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. The Sacrifice, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica and Betty arrive at the Lodge mansion to find an infant in a basket on the doorstep. Get A Job, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica gets a baby-sitting job. Storm Cloud, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty goes out in a blizzard so that she can be at Archie's house while he's snowed in. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. A Day of Tigers!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; The origin of Ka-Zar and Zabu, including the tale of Lord Plunder's first visit to the Savage Land. Stan Lee's Soapbox. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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United Kingdom edition. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. A Day of Tigers!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; The origin of Ka-Zar and Zabu, including the tale of Lord Plunder's first visit to the Savage Land. Stan Lee's Soapbox.

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"Let Slip the Dogs of War!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith. Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by John Buscema and Barry Windsor-Smith. The remarkable Kree/Skrull war is over! But there isn't any time to rest for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Ares, the Greek god of war, stokes a riot in downtown Manhattan by mind-controlling the nearby residents! When the Avengers and Rick Jones arrive to restore the peace, they fall under Ares' trance too! The only heroes left unaffected are Thor and the Vision! But before the Prince of Asgard and the synthezoid avenger can challenge Ares, they must first fend off their teammates! The Vision battles Shell-Head while Thor takes on Cap, Wanda, and Pietro! Everything is going Ares' way! How will the Avengers turn the tide? Cameo appearance by Hercules. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: Ares previously appeared in Avengers 50. Clint Barton returns to his Hawkeye identity. The letters page includes a lengthy letter from fantasy novelist Stephen R. Donaldson (of Chronicles of Thomas Covenant fame) and a letter from comics writer Michael P. Higgins. This three-part story was reprinted in Avengers (3rd series) 48.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Let Slip the Dogs of War!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Sal Buscema. Avengers roll call: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Hawkeye (formerly Goliath), Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. Guest appearances by Hercules and Nick Fury. Letter to the editor from fantasy novelist Stephen R. Donaldson (Thomas Covenant series). John Buscema/Windsor-Smith cover. Cover price $0.20.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. "Let Slip the Dogs of War!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Sal Buscema. Avengers roll call: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Hawkeye (formerly Goliath), Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. Guest appearances by Hercules and Nick Fury. Letter to the editor from fantasy novelist Stephen R. Donaldson (Thomas Covenant series). John Buscema/Windsor-Smith cover. Cover price $0.20.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. "Let Slip the Dogs of War!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith. Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by John Buscema and Barry Windsor-Smith. The remarkable Kree/Skrull war is over! But there isn't any time to rest for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Ares, the Greek god of war, stokes a riot in downtown Manhattan by mind-controlling the nearby residents! When the Avengers and Rick Jones arrive to restore the peace, they fall under Ares' trance too! The only heroes left unaffected are Thor and the Vision! But before the Prince of Asgard and the synthezoid avenger can challenge Ares, they must first fend off their teammates! The Vision battles Shell-Head while Thor takes on Cap, Wanda, and Pietro! Everything is going Ares' way! How will the Avengers turn the tide? Cameo appearance by Hercules. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: Ares previously appeared in Avengers 50. Clint Barton returns to his Hawkeye identity. The letters page includes a lengthy letter from fantasy novelist Stephen R. Donaldson (of Chronicles of Thomas Covenant fame) and a letter from comics writer Michael P. Higgins. This three-part story was reprinted in Avengers (3rd series) 48.) 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 $0.75.

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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 "Bird World Whirl," "The Beat Feet," and "Tricky Trail." Issue also has Tweety and Sylvester in "When the Cat's Away" and one-page text feature "Henery Makes a Catch." No story/art credits given. Cover price $0.15.

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Featuring: 3 page Beetle Bailey story "Last Train to Camp Swampy" (final panel is a coloring "page"); 1 page The General story; 3 page Sarge story "Beetle's Joke Book"; 3 page Cookie story "Artist in the Kitchen"; 3 page Beetle Bailey story "Space Nut"; 3 page Zero story "Hot Bones"; 1 page Beetle Bailey activity "Color This Page, Kids - and Make Sarge's Face Purple!!"; 1 page text story "Service Smiles" (jokes); 4 page Sarge story "Super Athlete"; 3 page Beetle Bailey story "Equal Shares." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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Story and art credit: Unknown. Giant size. After Archie's car gets stuck during a snowstorm, he somehow winds up at Betty's, and we all know Betty won't take advantage of the situation (right?) in "Snow Job." Betty in "Diagnostic Agnostic." Wow, Betty can do it all (we've seen her make a dress, cook, working at a hospital; what can't she do?), and here she adds to her long list of talents by painting Archie's portrait so it can hang in the school hallway in "Paint and Brush." Li'l Jinx in "Miss Mess." Dear Betty letters page. Pigs must be flying, because Archie not only buys himself a soda but Betty one too (for only ninety cents!), but things get sticky when Jughead begs him for a soda too in "I Scream Soda." Betty in "Recipe for Romance." Archie confuses Betty with Veronica when Betty dons a dark wig (and who said blondes have more fun?) in "A Wig and Wiggle." Pinup page. 48 pgs. Full color. Cover price $0.25.