Comic books November 1974

Cover by Nick Cardy. "Weather War Over Metropolis!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner; The Weather Wizard tricks Superman and Flash into visiting him in prison so he can attack Superman with a unique Kryptonian style of lightning that will make him a killer. "The Mystery of the Wandering Dog," script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Mike Grell; Green Arrow and Black Canary stop a smuggling ring with the help of Krypto. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Variant. Cover art by Nick Cardy. Weather War Over Metropolis! starring Superman, Flash, and Weather Wizard, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner. The Mystery of the Wandering Dog starring Green Arrow, Black Canary, Krypto, and Superman, script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Mike Grell. Cover price $0.20.

Vol. 18, No. 11. November 1974. Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin-up girls. In this issue: An Experience in Sexy Satanism; ADAM Looks at The New Bedroom; ADAM Interviews a Masochist; and How-To Guide for Orgies. Plus: Club Adam swingers want to meet you - see inside. 8-in. x 11-in. Mature Readers. Cover price $1.25.

First edition, November 1974. Philip Jose Farmer's pastiche of Tarzan and Sherlock Holmes. The time is 1916. Mycroft calls on his brother to save the British Empire and recover a deadly formula stolen by the German agent, Von Bork, who has fled to Africa. Holmes and Watson get hopelessly lost in British East Africa and are rescued by Tarzan. Hardcover, 5 1/4-in. x 8-in., 112 pages, black and white. Cover price $5.50.

# on cover: 90291-411. Based on the Disney Cartoon Feature Movie. Robin battles a motley crew to rescue good King Richard. The 21 page Robin Hood reprint story "The King's Ransom" is drawn by Al Hubbard. Plus: The 4 page Skippy story "The Imp of Doom" is drawn by Al Hubbard. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by Jim Starlin. "The Death Breeders," script by Don McGregor, pencils by Craig Russell, inks by Jack Abel; March 2019; Killraven and his band of freemen are crossing Lake Michigan on an ice catamaran; Two huge sea lampreys break through the ice and attack; One plants its sucker on Grok's back; Carmilla Frost tries to rescue him; The other lamprey knocks M'Shulla's crossbow out of his hands before he can fire; Hawk pulls Frost away from her useless attack, but she slugs him; Killraven kills the other lamprey with a harpoon gun, then swings above the first one and hits it with a silver star so that Grok won't also be killed; As it stands, Grok barely survived; In Chicago, the Martians have replaced the Loop with Central Command, which is only the hub of Death-Birth, a research center and slave pen; In Indianapolis, the High Overlord interrogates Skar about his encounter with Killraven (in issue #25); Skar gladly accepts a mission to track down Killraven. Reprint back-up story: "The Strangers" with art by Herb Familton. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #22 (Man-Thing). 36 pgs, full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Killraven stars in "The Death Breeders." Script by Don McGregor, pencils by Craig Russell, inks by Jack Abel. Reprint back-up story: "The Strangers" with art by Herb Familton. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 22 (Man-Thing). Jim Starlin cover. Cover price $0.25.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 8p cover price. Cover by Jim Starlin. "The Death Breeders," script by Don McGregor, pencils by Craig Russell, inks by Jack Abel; March 2019; Killraven and his band of freemen are crossing Lake Michigan on an ice catamaran; Two huge sea lampreys break through the ice and attack; One plants its sucker on Grok's back; Carmilla Frost tries to rescue him; The other lamprey knocks M'Shulla's crossbow out of his hands before he can fire; Hawk pulls Frost away from her useless attack, but she slugs him; Killraven kills the other lamprey with a harpoon gun, then swings above the first one and hits it with a silver star so that Grok won't also be killed; As it stands, Grok barely survived; In Chicago, the Martians have replaced the Loop with Central Command, which is only the hub of Death-Birth, a research center and slave pen; In Indianapolis, the High Overlord interrogates Skar about his encounter with Killraven (in issue #25); Skar gladly accepts a mission to track down Killraven. Reprint back-up story: "The Strangers" with art by Herb Familton. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #22 (Man-Thing). 36 pgs, full color. $0.25.

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"Madness Means...the Mindworm!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane (pencils) and John Romita Sr. (inks). The web-slinger's unbelievable ordeal with the Green Goblin is over. But Aunt May's nephew needs a new place to live after his apartment was destroyed! To that end Peter makes a phone call to his old high school rival: Flash Thompson! And surprisingly Flash has extra space in his Far Rockaway apartment! So the wondrous wall-crawler is on his way to Long Island...and an unexpected rendezvous with the Mindworm! Keep your head on your shoulders Spidey! First appearance of the Mindworm. (Notes: The Mindworm returns in Spectacular Spider-Man 35. This issue includes a full-page ad for the first issue of Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) featuring Spider-Man. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #41 The Gladiator by John Romita Sr. and Frank Giacoia. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 115.) 32 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

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November 1974. Stories: "The Indian Giver" (part 1) by Alfred Bester, "When No Man Pursueth" by Spider Robinson, "A House By Any Other Name" by L.E. Modesitt Jr., "The Best of All Possible Worlds" by Joe Haldeman, and "Unlimited Warfare" by Hayford Peirce. Science Fact article, "Life is in the Stars" by Thomas A. Easton. Cover by Jack Gaughan. Illustrations by John Schoenherr, Jack Gaughan, and Kelly Freas. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.75.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick. Stories by Frank Doyle. Art by Harry Lucey & Chic Stone. The pain of walking on a hot beach with bare feet leads Archie into even worse disasters as he tries to get some relief for his aching tootsies in "Sandman"! Plus: Archie brings a big magnet to the beach, and while he's arguing with Jughead about who the "they" are in the term "they say," everyone's metal possessions are attracted to the magnet in "Attractive Nuisance"; Archie has to attend an outdoor party at the Lodges' on a "hot, muggy and steaming" night, and finds that all the guests except Veronica are just as miserable in the heat as he is in "Cool Cookie"; and on a hot day at the beach, Archie wears a huge sombrero to get some shade, and demonstrates that the hat can also be used to fight crime in "Hat Trick"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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The World of Jughead. "Minnesota Shorts"; The Riverdale youth center gets a pool table and a warlock who has been cursed to spend eternity attached to the pool table shows up with it. "Groovy Tech," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Mr. Weatherbee and Miss Grundy create a summer school program based entirely off student suggestions. "Big Catch" one-page Lil Jinx story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Greg puts a positive spin on his lack of luck fishing. "The Loner"; Jughead describes his learned ability to avoid the traps of Big Ethel. "The Funny Man"; Jughead, Archie, and Betty all think Jughead is a funny guy, but Veronica disagrees. Archie Club News. "The Big Sale"; Archie goes into a novelty store for a pack of gum; Jughead's clumsiness wrecks the place and puts it out of business. "Back-Bone"; Mr. Weatherbee hires Jughead to rake and burn the leaves in his yard, then dreams of the mayhem that could cause. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. A Pair Of Birdies, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica try their hand at golf. Love Letters, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Big Ethel is writing a love letter to someone, but she doesn't want to say who it is. The Grilling, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; The gang has a barbecue near Veronica's pool; After Veronica, Archie and Betty all fail at using the grill, Jughead steps in to save the day. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Row Row Row Your Boat," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie gets the idea of towing his new canoe to the lake on a wagon behind his car, with Betty and Veronica in it. "Model Child," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx sees Gigi balancing a book on her head and tries to imitate it. "Grade Aid," script by George Gladir, pencils by Gus LeMoine; Sabrina tries to help Moose out with magic. Untitled Sabrina story, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; The latest horror film proves to be too much even for Aunt Hilda. "Oh Splish Splash," script by Dick Malmgren, art by Samm Schwartz; Ethel asks to accompany Archie and Reggie when they surf a dangerous cove. "A Helping Hand," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Gus Lemoine, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Melody needs a reminder. "All Wet," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Gus Lemoine, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Alexandra goes for a dip in a mountain brook, not realizing there are rapids ahead. "The Charm of You," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie tries to calm Reggie's fears about Moose with a lucky charm. 36 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 $0.40.

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"Bid Tomorrow Goodbye!" Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Staton (finishes). Cover by Ron Wilson and Mike Esposito. A bright shining star appears over Avengers Mansion! What does the radiant beacon foretell? Kang the Conqueror thinks he knows! And thus begins the Celestial Madonna saga! The 41st century Master of Time and his macrobots attack the Avengers outside their mansion! After overwhelming the six avengers, Kang absconds with five of them plus Agatha Harkness! The Conqueror deems the Swordsman as unworthy and leaves him behind. Will Kang end up regretting that decision? The former sword-wielding super-villain certainly has his work cut out for him! However, the Swordsman catches a big break when Agatha Harkness telepathically reveals Kang's hideaway! The centuries-old pyramids of Egypt! After arriving in the Egyptian desert, the Swordsman desperately needs an ally! Could one of the ancient pharaohs still be lurking around to help? Story continues in Giant-Size Avengers 2. Cameo appearance by Rama-Tut. Avengers Lineup: Iron Man, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Swordsman, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The classic Celestial Madonna storyline runs through Avengers 129-135 and Giant-Size Avengers 2-4. Kang previously battled Earth's Mightiest Heroes in Avengers (1st series) 71. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #88 The Leader.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Bid Tomorrow Goodbye!" Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Staton (finishes). Cover by Ron Wilson and Mike Esposito. A bright shining star appears over Avengers Mansion! What does the radiant beacon foretell? Kang the Conqueror thinks he knows! And thus begins the Celestial Madonna saga! The 41st century Master of Time and his macrobots attack the Avengers outside their mansion! After overwhelming the six avengers, Kang absconds with five of them plus Agatha Harkness! The Conqueror deems the Swordsman as unworthy and leaves him behind. Will Kang end up regretting that decision? The former sword-wielding super-villain certainly has his work cut out for him! However, the Swordsman catches a big break when Agatha Harkness telepathically reveals Kang's hideaway! The centuries-old pyramids of Egypt! After arriving in the Egyptian desert, the Swordsman desperately needs an ally! Could one of the ancient pharaohs still be lurking around to help? Story continues in Giant-Size Avengers 2. Cameo appearance by Rama-Tut. Avengers Lineup: Iron Man, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Swordsman, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The classic Celestial Madonna storyline runs through Avengers 129-135 and Giant-Size Avengers 2-4. Kang previously battled Earth's Mightiest Heroes in Avengers (1st series) 71. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #88 The Leader.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by John Costanza (?). "Jinxed Journey"; Baby does a good deed that results in his getting shipwrecked on a remote island with his dad and Uptite. "Nutty Magic"; Baby and Uptite are captured by a man who wants them to be the official tasters for his peanut company. "The Awful Ogre"; Uptite is transported into a book of fairy tales where he is enlisted by Puss-in-Boots to help trick a king. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Jinxed Journey"; Baby does a good deed that results in his getting shipwrecked on a remote island with his dad and Uptite. "Nutty Magic"; Baby and Uptite are captured by a man who wants them to be the official tasters for his peanut company. "The Awful Ogre"; Uptite is transported into a book of fairy tales where he is enlisted by Puss-in-Boots to help trick a king. 36 pages, full color Cover price $0.20.

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Whitman edition. Cover by John Costanza (?). "Jinxed Journey"; Baby does a good deed that results in his getting shipwrecked on a remote island with his dad and Uptite. "Nutty Magic"; Baby and Uptite are captured by a man who wants them to be the official tasters for his peanut company. "The Awful Ogre"; Uptite is transported into a book of fairy tales where he is enlisted by Puss-in-Boots to help trick a king. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Fred Himes. Stories by unknown. Art by Fred Himes and unknown. Based on The Flintstones, the classic animated series. Barney & Betty Rubble in: "Birdman of Bedrock"; "Penny for Your Thoughts" with art by Fred Himes; "Divinin' We Fall"; "Change in Fashions"; "Art Italian Style"; and "Fire Power"! Plus: 2-page Lok the Elf text story "The Spider's Web" by Nicola Cuti (script) and Frank Roberge (art). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Joe Simon and Jack Kirby reprints from the 1950s series. Stories include "The Thirteenth Floor!"; "Satan's Sister!"; "The Girl Who Walked on Water!"; and a 1-page text story, "I Wouldn't Let Him Die!" Cover price $0.20.

Philippine reprint