Comic books September 1973

Vintage men's interest entertainment magazine that contains articles of interest for bachelors, humorous adult themed comic strips, short fiction stories, and nude pin-up photography. 8.5" x 11", 72 pages, mostly B&W with some color pages. -MATURE READERS-

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Cover by Nick Cardy. "The Man Who Never Lived!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; A programmed assassin of the 21st Century sets in motion a plan for an ancestor of his to encounter Superman and prevent his future existence. "The Time Thief Strikes But Once!", script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Dick Giordano; Chronos breaks jail and issues a challenge to the Atom to try and stop his next crime before he can commit murder. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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September 1973. Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin-up girls. In this issue: A Night in a Sexually Haunted House; The Story of Today's Afternoon Hookers; and Great Dumb Moments in Rotsler's Sexual History. Plus: Club Adam swingers want to meet you - see inside. 8-in. x 11-in. Mature Readers Cover price $1.00.

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"Blackratt's Gold!" Written by Johnny Chambers. Art by Johnny Chambers, Robert Inwood, and George Metzger. Our Dinosaur hero, now appearing under the name Picallo has an adventure on a pirate ship, and acts as a guide to comic book heaven! 36 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $0.50.

Italian series. Serie Conan N. 1. Reprints material from Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) #1-2 & #12. 52 pages, full color, Italian language, L. 250 cover price.

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Cover by Herb Trimpe. "The Warlord Strikes!", script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Frank Giacoia; Killraven and M'Shulla flee from a gang of keeper's men; Their "energy guns" run out of charge, so they duck into a museum, pursued by the gang; Killraven topples a large Egyptian statue onto one group, while M'Shulla uses a crossbow to drop a suspended cannon onto his foe; They interrogate the last one to learn where the keepers keep their weapons; Killraven, M'Shulla, and the other freemen sneak into LaGuardia Airport and locate the weapons depot; Warlord interrupts their plundering and beats Killraven into submission. 36 pgs, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover by Herb Trimpe. "The Warlord Strikes!", script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Frank Giacoia; Killraven and M'Shulla flee from a gang of keeper's men; Their "energy guns" run out of charge, so they duck into a museum, pursued by the gang; Killraven topples a large Egyptian statue onto one group, while M'Shulla uses a crossbow to drop a suspended cannon onto his foe; They interrogate the last one to learn where the keepers keep their weapons; Killraven, M'Shulla, and the other freemen sneak into LaGuardia Airport and locate the weapons depot; Warlord interrupts their plundering and beats Killraven into submission. 36 pages, full color.

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First appearance of the Man-Wolf (aka John Jameson) in "The Mark of the Man-Wolf" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro. Cover by John Romita. While web-slinging through the city, Spider-Man stops to take a look at the local papers, and becomes mad that the Bugle is the only newspaper calling him a murderer in connection with the death of Norman Osborn! The angry wall-crawler rushes to JJJ's apartment, but the Man-Wolf gets there first! Spider-Man rescues J. Jonah Jameson and battles the Man-Wolf! First appearance of Kristine Saunders. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: In the letters page, the web-slinger's fans react to Gwen Stacy's death. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 101.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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September 1973. Stories: "The Far Call" (part 2) by Gordon R. Dickson, "Persephone and Hades" by Scott W. Schumack, "Prisoner 794" by M. Max Maxwell, "Crying Willow" by Edward Rager, "Martyr" by Laurence M. Janifer, and "Override" by George R.R. Martin. Science Fact article, "The Case for the Hydrogen-Oxygen Car" by William J.D. Escher. Cover by Jack Gaughan. Illustrations by John Schoenherr, Jack Gaughan, Kelly Freas, and Leo Summers. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick. Stories by Frank Doyle and Joe Edwards. Art by Dan DeCarlo & Jim DeCarlo, Joe Edwards and Harry Lucey & Chic Stone. Archie and Chuck meet a boy who has run away from home in search of adventure, and team up to show him that the independent life isn't all it's cracked up to be in "Adventureland"! Plus: a mysterious little boy arrives in town, spreading love and understanding to any person he talks to in "Stranger in Town"; Li'l Jinx in the 1-pager "Hi Strung" by Joe Edwards; and Mr. Lodge puts out a duplicate of his priceless new vase, reasoning that Archie will break this vase and get his destructiveness out of his system, making it safe to display the real vase in "Compulsion"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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Written by Al Hartley, Joe Edwards and unknown. Art by Al Hartley, Joe Edwards, Jon D'Agostino and unknown. Seeing Archie's face covered with lipstick, Mr. Weatherbee tells Archie that school is for education and not for kissing in "Kiss Twist"! Plus: The faculty comes into Mr. Weatherbee's office heavily bandaged because of Archie in "Fractured Faculty"; Mr. Weatherbee decides to hold an election for the students to vote in a student as principal for the day in "Prince of a Principle"; the school visits colonial Williamstown for its annual outing in "Colonial Calamity"; Mr. Weatherbee needs to lose weight so he orders Miss Beazley to not give him any sweets in "The Rat Takes the Cheese"; Archie is taking up the trumpet for which he has no talent in "The Music Lesson"; and Li'l Jinx and Greg both watched 'The Monster of the Mountain' on TV, and turned it off at the same point in "Turned Off"! Characters in this issue: Archie Andrews, Mr. Weatherbee, Reggie Mantle, Jughead Jones, Moose Mason, Midge Klump, Miss Grundy, Betty Cooper, Professor Flutesnoot, Miss Haggly, Svenson, Ethel Muggs, Miss Beazley, Veronica Lodge, N.O. Hopewell, Li'l Jinx and Greg. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. White Water Warrior, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Archie and Jughead rescue two lost boys river rafting. Perils From The Past, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Mr. Lodge is being blackmailed by a book expert. A Funny Thing Happened To Me! humor page starring Li'l Jinx by Joe Edwards. Sleuth, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Moose is missing before the big game and Archie and Jughead figure out that rival team Central have schemed a way to get the big guy out of town. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

The World of Archie. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "These Changing Times"; Betty gets a job on an archeological dig. "Ready but Unsteady" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx attempts to walk in her mother's high heels. "The Comeback"; Pop Tate closes the Choklit Shoppe for good but Archie and the gang find a way to help him re-open. "Kiss Bliss"; Archie, Veronica and Jughead are on a roller coaster ride. "No Money Honey"; Betty wants Archie to buy her a treat at the Choklit Shoppe. "Pharaoh Foul"; Mr. Lodge brings the gang with him to Egypt to search for the lost treasure room of Queen Shetup. Archie Club News. "Aquanuts"; Mr. Lodge is having his aquariums cleaned. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. The Good Sport, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty once again agrees to let Veronica go out with Archie, and becomes tired of being thought of as a "good sport." Where Destiny Leads Me, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica wants Betty to go to the beach with her, but Betty has promised to help her mother. How Sweet It Is, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica realize they're putting on weight and vow to go on a diet. Eat Treat, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; To stop Betty from monopolizing the boys with her homemade food, Veronica brings a catering service to the beach. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Something Special," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Archie gets in trouble minding his own business and waiting for Veronica at the beach. "Hold the Phone," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx wants a head start before her father answers the phone. "Nutty Note," script by George Gladir, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Jughead cleans out all the snacks at the pool party. "The Wick Kick," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Bill Vigoda; Archie gets the bright idea to make homemade candles and sell them at a profit. "Rave Wave," script by George Gladir, pencils by Gus Lemoine, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The gang sit at the beach waiting for a wave to surf. Betty and Veronica Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Up and at 'Em," script by George Gladir, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Fred is amazed that Archie is going hiking. "Some Catch," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx and Russ go fishing. "Schlock Rock," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Reggie isn't impressed by Dilton's musical group. "Mucho Smoocho," script by George Gladir, art by Gus Lemoine; Archie receives a warning about his new girlfriend from Reggie. "The Great Spot," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie tries to keep a date with Jughead to fish while finding a way to go out with Veronica at the same time. "Dear John," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Jughead makes Reggie think twice about dumping a girl. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Giant Size. "Chimney Sweep"; Before they go on their date, a paranoid Veronica insists that Archie burglar-proof the house. "Stay at Home," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx and Greg discuss vacation plans. "Attraction Action"; Sabrina uses magic to bring Jughead and Ethel closer together. "Tragic Magic"; Aunt Hilda lost her magic potion that turns Jughead into a pig. "A Crying Shame," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Reggie tricks Archie into a blind date with Ethel's cousin, who turns out to be a beauty. "Now For My Next Act"; Hot Dog and his doggy friends take turns doing tricks. "Kit Bit"; Archie goes surfing for the first time. "Plus Fuss"; Mr. Lodge doesn't want Archie coming over to visit. "Straight Fate"; Moose is about to sock Reggie while Archie watches. "Oar Score"; Archie goes rowing. "Nail Tale"; Archie goes waterskiing and gets his shorts caught on a nail. "Weather Tether!"; Sabrina makes it rain cats and dog, literally. "Dive, Dive"; Li'l Jinx imagines herself making great dives. "Double Trouble"; Sabrina tries to help Ethel catch Jughead. "Air to Spare"; Sabrina uses magic to help Archie get air in his tires. "Lucky Me," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Alexandra thinks Josie has come into money. "He Ate the Whole Thing"; The gang makes the world's largest burger but the local newspaper refuses to report on it until they find somebody who can eat the whole burger. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Men's interest digest with comics, jokes and tasteful pin-up photography. 5" x 6.5", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Tom Sutton. Stories and art by Tom Sutton, Fred Himes and Jack Keller. A soldier's-eye view of the stress, danger and grim choices that come with war. Captured by Communist forces, Lt. Talbot must prevent the destruction of his nuclear sub. Pearce is a hotshot fighter pilot, but he has no discipline. Lt. Hodkins' platoon must protect an orphanage from Communist soldiers, in a story with art by future horror comics legend Tom Sutton. A Friendly Visit; Clouds of Glory; Master Spy; Needed: One Miracle! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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"Below Us The Battle!" Avengers-Defenders crossover. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Bob Brown. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita and Mike Esposito. The Avengers fly to Great Britain to visit their fellow avenger, the Black Knight! But when the team approaches Garrett Castle, an invisible barrier repulses them! While Earth's Mightiest Heroes are devising a way to pierce the mystical barrier, a group of troglodytes attack! Where did these grotesque creatures come from? Surprisingly, the cave-dwellers get the best of the Avengers and throw them into a deep underground pit! Surrounded by complete darkness and with the troglodytes moving in for the kill, Earth's Mightiest Heroes turn to the Black Panther to save the day! Can T'Challa single-handedly lead the charge to victory? Flashback cameos by Magneto and Doctor Strange. Second story: "Alliance Most Foul!" Avengers-Defenders Clash Part 1 of 8. At the conclusion of Thor 207, a blind Loki fell off a high cliff and seemed headed toward certain death below! But unbeknownst to anyone, the god of lies and mischief was rescued by none other than the Dread Dormammu! Why would Dormammu do that and for what sinister purpose? If Loki and Dormammu were to join forces, who on Earth could stop them? Story continues in the second story of Defenders 8. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Mantis, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Swordsman, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The Black Knight most recently fought alongside Earth's Mightiest Heroes in Avengers 100. Dormammu previously appeared in Marvel Feature (1st series) 2. The letters page includes letters from comics artists Richard Howell and Dusty Vohland respectively.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Doctor Strange and SHIELD make guest appearances in "Below Us the Battle!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Mike Esposito. Avengers roll call: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, the Scarlet Witch, Mantis, the Swordsman, and the Vision. Magneto cameo. Dormammu and Loki appearances. Letters to the editor from comic artists Richard Howell and Duffy Vohland. John Romita Sr./Esposito cover. Cover price $0.20.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. "Below Us The Battle!" Avengers-Defenders crossover. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Bob Brown. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita and Mike Esposito. The Avengers fly to Great Britain to visit their fellow avenger, the Black Knight! But when the team approaches Garrett Castle, an invisible barrier repulses them! While Earth's Mightiest Heroes are devising a way to pierce the mystical barrier, a group of troglodytes attack! Where did these grotesque creatures come from? Surprisingly, the cave-dwellers get the best of the Avengers and throw them into a deep underground pit! Surrounded by complete darkness and with the troglodytes moving in for the kill, Earth's Mightiest Heroes turn to the Black Panther to save the day! Can T'Challa single-handedly lead the charge to victory? Flashback cameos by Magneto and Doctor Strange. Second story: "Alliance Most Foul!" Avengers-Defenders Clash Part 1 of 8. At the conclusion of Thor 207, a blind Loki fell off a high cliff and seemed headed toward certain death below! But unbeknownst to anyone, the god of lies and mischief was rescued by none other than the Dread Dormammu! Why would Dormammu do that and for what sinister purpose? If Loki and Dormammu were to join forces, who on Earth could stop them? Story continues in the second story of Defenders 8. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Mantis, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Swordsman, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The Black Knight most recently fought alongside Earth's Mightiest Heroes in Avengers 100. Dormammu previously appeared in Marvel Feature (1st series) 2. The letters page includes letters from comics artists Richard Howell and Dusty Vohland respectively.) 32 pages

"The New Look," pencils by Hiram Walker, inks by Richard Reichart; Barney gets a makeover. "Un-Real Estate," pencils by Hiram Walker, inks by Richard Reichart; When Fred sees Barney trying to sell his house he tries to stop him. "Insurance Insurance," pencils by Hiram Walker, inks by Richard Reichart; Barney has trouble getting rid of an insurance salesman. "Good-Bye Cruel World"; Barney accidentally covers himself with cranberry jelly and Betty thinks he has died. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Neal Adams. "The Joker's Five-Way Revenge!", script by Denny O'Neil, art by Neal Adams; The Joker has set himself free from the Mental Hospital for the Criminally Insane Batman had him incarcerated in, and he is out for blood; Before he was sent away, knowing that one member of his previous gang had ratted him out to the police, he had vowed to murder all five of them; And only the Batman is capable of stopping him; Despite Batman's best efforts, the Joker is able to finish off nearly all of his hit list; Batman is only alerted after the first murder, when a grinning corpse is found in the mud just outside of Gotham City, and he goes to each of the former members of the Joker's gang individually to try to protect them. Plop! comic book ad. Champion Sports comic book ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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The Baum Bugle: A Journal of Oz (1973) Volume 17 #2 is published three times annually by The International Wizard of Oz Club.

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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 "Go-Go-Go," "School Daze," "Misfired Musical," "Happy Ending," and "The Treasure Trap." All stories reprints from previous issues. No story/art credits given. Cover price $0.20.

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