Comic books February 1981

Stories in this issue include: Asshole of the Universe! by Will Richardson (a.k.a. Bill DuBay) and Alex Nino; Mad Amy by Will Richardson (a.k.a. Bill DuBay), Kevin Duane, and Jose Ortiz; Ghita of Alizarr part eight by Frank Thorne; Kid Rust by Bill DuBay and Jose Ortiz (in color); The Big Cerebration by Jim Stenstrum and Abel Laxamana; and Man is God! by John Ellis Sech and Alex Nino. Cover art by Jim Stenstrum and Will Richardson (a.k.a. Bill DuBay). Cover price $1.95.

February 7, 1981. Features include Tharg in "The Revenge of the Thill-Suckers" (art by Q. Twerk), the Mean Arena (script by Tom Tully, art by John Richardson), Return to Armageddon (script by Malcolm Shaw, art by Jesus Redondo), Judge Dredd in "Pirates of the Black Atlantic" part 2 (script by T.B. Grover, art by Ron Smith), Meltdown Man (script by Alan Hebden, art by Belardinelli), and Dash Decent in "Dust to Dust" (script by Angus and Kevin O'Neill, art by O'Neill). Twerk wraparound cover.

February 14, 1981. Features include Tharg in "Revenge of the Thrill-Suckers" (art by Q. Twerk), the Mean Arena (script by Tom Tully, art by Steve Dillon), Judge Dredd in "Pirates of the Black Atlantic" (script by T.B. Grover, art by Ron Smith), Meltdown Man (script by Alan Hebden, art by Belardinelli), and Return to Armageddon (script by Malcolm Shaw, art by Jesus Redondo). Superman stars in a back cover public service announcement for the Health Education Council. Brian Bolland front cover.

February 21, 1981. Features include Strontium Dog in "Portarit of a Mutant" part 1 (script by Alan Grant, art by Carlos Ezquerra), the Man Arena (script by Tom Tully, art by Steve Dillon), Return to Armageddon (script by Malcolm Shaw, art by J. Redondo), Judge Dredd in "Pirates of the Black Atlantic" part 4 (script by T.B. Grover, art by Ron Smith), Tharg at the Party (art by Ezquerra), and Meltdown Man (script by Alan Hebden, art by Belardinelli). The back cover features Tharg by Dave Gibbons and is part one of a giant poster.

February 28, 1981. Features include Strontium Dog in "Portrait of a Mutant" part 2 (script by Alan Grant, art by Carlos Ezquerra), the Mean Arena (script by Tom Tully, art by John Richardson), Return to Armageddon (script by Malcolm Shaw, art by Redondo), Judge Dredd in "Any Confessions?" (script by T.B. Grover, art by Emberton), and Meltdown Man (script by Alan Hebden, art by Belardinelli). Emberton front cover. The back cover features Tharg's Future War by Dave Gibbons and is part two of a giant poster.

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 pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. "Time and Time Again," script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman learns that the worlds history has been distorted by "time bombs" planted through history by Vandal Savage; But Lex Luthor, in getting the Man of Steel to defuse the bombs, hopes to make himself master of the alternate Earth. "The Clueless Capers of Chronos," script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Vince Colletta; Chronos returns to trap the Atom in a blender full of pancake syrup. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. Cover art by Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano. Time and Time Again starring Superman and Vandal Savage, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. The Clueless Capers of Chronos starring Atom, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.40.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "The Return of Superman Island," script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman deals with the return of Superman Island and the secret inside, as well as the H.I.V.E., a new organization that wants the secret inside that island. "The Red Dart's Deadly Arts," script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Romeo Tanghal, inks by Kim DeMulder; Subbing for Green Arrow, Atom faces the Red Dart and his explosive darts, and gets a little help from Air Wave. 36 pgs.

Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin up girls. 8" x 10.5", 66 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.00.

February 1981. Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin-up girls. In this issue: Bergman in the Nude - filmmaker's daughter tells of the night she balled Bjorn Borg! "He fell in love with my toes!" Plus: Will swinging survive the '80s?; her love button...and how to press it; and Christopher Reeve - the "man" in Superman! 8-in. x 11-in. Mature Readers Cover price $2.95.

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Direct Edition. "All They Want To Do Is Kill You, Spider-Man" Part 1 of 3. Script by Denny O'Neil. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. The forces of evil are gathering! And the plot begins with a prison break at Rykers Island! A mysterious villainess breaks the Wizard out of maximum security! Why? Because she wants deadly revenge against her hated enemy and Spider-Man too! The Wingless Wizard kicks off the attack by dispatching a spider robot to the World Trade Center to engage the web-slinger! After that doesn't work, he switches to plan B: set Peter Parker's apartment building on fire! Wow, this is getting very serious...and very personal! Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The Wizard previously appeared in Fantastic Four 218. This issue includes a full-page ad (with art by Frank Miller) for the Doctor Strange 2nd series. At one time Roger Stern and Frank Miller were going to team up on the title; however, another artist ended up penciling the series.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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Newsstand Edition. "All They Want To Do Is Kill You, Spider-Man" Part 1 of 3. Script by Denny O'Neil. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. The forces of evil are gathering! And the plot begins with a prison break at Rykers Island! A mysterious villainess breaks the Wizard out of maximum security! Why? Because she wants deadly revenge against her hated enemy and Spider-Man too! The Wingless Wizard kicks off the attack by dispatching a spider robot to the World Trade Center to engage the web-slinger! After that doesn't work, he switches to plan B: set Peter Parker's apartment building on fire! Wow, this is getting very serious...and very personal! Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The Wizard previously appeared in Fantastic Four 218. This issue includes a full-page ad (with art by Frank Miller) for the Doctor Strange 2nd series. At one time Roger Stern and Frank Miller were going to team up on the title; however, another artist ended up penciling the series.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Wizard battles Spider-Man at the World Trade Center in "All They Want To Do is Kill You, Spider-Man." Script by Denny O'Neil, breakdowns by John Romita Jr., finishes by Jim Mooney. There's also a great full-page Dr. Strange ad drawn by Frank Miller--at one time he was going to be taking over the book, but that never happened. Cover price $0.50.

Vol. 6 #4, Feb. 1981 - Articles include Kevin Brownlow on Gance's Napoleon and first-time directors. 8.5" x 11", 80 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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February 1981. Cover by Vincent Di Fate. Stories: "Shuttle Down"(Part 3) by Lee Correy, "The Saturn Game" by Poul Anderson, "All the Colors of the Vacuum" by Charles Sheffield, "The Politics of Plenty" by Eric Vinicoff, and "Mostly Meantime" by Jack Wodhams. Softcover, 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "M.V.P. Spree," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; When the lights go out at the football game that will determine the MVP for the year, Svenson fixes them and gets the award. "Do You Remember?" half-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "The Swinger," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie gets stressed out when he has the house to himself for the weekend and the whole gang decides to visit. "Letter Perfect," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Mr. Weatherbee convinces Archie and Jughead to reject the free advertising that companies receive by putting their logos on clothes and tires. Archie Club News. "Paint By Numbers," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie helps Mr. Lodge see through a phony painting salesman. Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "You Gotta Have Heart!", script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Weatherbee catches Archie sleeping in study hall. "Finish Line" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley hasn't finished his homework but he has finished a box of chocolates. Weighty Problem activity page. "Angel with a Pitchfork," script by George Gladir, pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Miss Finch thinks of Archie like a guardian angel because when he's around nothing goes wrong. "Diet Riot," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Jon D'Agostino; When Archie takes up cooking it makes it easier for Mr. Weatherbee to stick to his diet. Archie Club News. Archie's Gag Bag. "When Things Get Hairy!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Jay Dee; The boys are all wearing fake mustaches because they're putting together a barbershop quartet. "What Good Taste" Hostess Twinkies Cakes ad starring Josie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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Sabrina's Christmas Magic. Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "Blockhead," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Sabrina enters an outdoor Christmas decoration contest; Hilda decorates the backyard with her own spooky decorations. "Wanted" one-page story; Li'l Jinx writes two Christmas wish lists. Archie Club News. "Holiday Happenings," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Sabrina's neighbor Alphonso tries to bring the Christmas spirit into the Spellman residence but Hilda uses her magic to mess up his plans. "The Gift of Giving," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Sabrina and Zelda try to keep Hilda from peeking at her Christmas presents. "Tragic Magic," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Horace B. Rotten, Hilda's cousin, stops by for Christmas to wreak havoc. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Josie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Sisters, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica and Betty decide to become sisters; But when Betty moves into the mansion, Veronica begins to miss the perks of being an only child. Betty And Veronica's Christmas Fashions two-pager, art by Dan DeCarlo. Green Thumb Blues, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Jealous of Archie's admiration for Betty's horticultural ability, Veronica attempts to raise some plants of her own. Health Nuts, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Despite having a fully stocked gym at home, Veronica joins a health club to be trendy. Hostess Twinkies ad with Sabrina, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover by Stan Goldberg. "Critic at Large," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; Stung by a critic's bad reviews of their shows, Veronica hatches a plot to embarrass the critic. "The New Look," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Hilda acquires new furniture for the living room and becomes overly obsessive with protecting it. "Horse Laugh," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Alex matches his snowmobile against Alan's horse to see who can get supplies to a snowed in family first. "The Swim Gym," script and art by Dexter Taylor; When the school gym floor breaks due to rotted boards from a water leak, Archie and the kids convert it into an indoor swimming pool. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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February 16, 1981 - Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, Text (With B&W illustrations and photos). Cover price $1.50.

Vol. 9 #2 - Feb. 1981. Coverage of when the Voyager 1 satellite passed by Saturn and its moons. Such data as atmospheric winds, ring rotation and much more is presented along with extensive photographs taken as Voyager got closer and closer. 81/4-in. x 11 1/4-in., 84 pages, full color. Cover price $2.00.

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Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Bill Montes and Ernie Bache. A soldier's-eye view of the stress, danger and grim choices that come with war. A Naval officer makes a desperate gamble to save his badly damaged sub and his men while deep in enemy territory. In 1960s Germany, an American risks the ire of locals to reveal a story of the Baltic Sea in 1943. A bored patrol in the remote Philippines suddenly encounters an Axis PT boat. Cover by comics legend and WWII veteran Sam Glanzman. Sell-Out; Milk Run Sailor; The Medal Man. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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"Claws Across the Water!" Part 1 of 2. Plot by Jim Shooter and Bob Budiansky. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Don Newton. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by Bob Budiansky and Joe Rubinstein. A letter marked "Life and Death" arrives in the mail at Avengers Mansion! Who sent the letter? And why? The Avengers have a lot of questions! Fortunately, or perhaps unfortunately, there's only one definitive answer...the Yellow Claw! What diabolical plan for world domination has the century-old villain set in motion? Earth's Mightiest Heroes fly to the South China Sea to find out! The Vision and the Wasp infiltrate Yellow Claw's island fortress through the air, while the other avengers invade from the ground! After battling the island's high-tech defenses, the Avengers breakthrough and confront the Yellow Claw! But then the Avengers abruptly leave. What happened? The Yellow Claw is still a free man. Cameo appearance by Hawkeye. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Jocasta, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, and Wonder Man. (Note: The Yellow Claw previously appeared in Nova (1st series) 18. This issue includes a full-page ad (with art by Frank Miller) for the Doctor Strange 2nd series. At one time Roger Stern and Frank Miller were going to team up on the title; however, another artist ended up penciling the series. This issue also contains a full-page ad for the Spider-woman 1st series.) Cover price $0.50.

The Avengers battle the Yellow Claw in "Claws Across the Water!" Plot by Jim Shooter and Bob Budiansky, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Green. Budiansky/Joe Rubinstein cover. Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. Cover price $0.50.

February 1981. Howard Kazanjian interview (Raiders of the Lost Ark executive producer), Star Wars on National Public Radio. 8 pages.

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Cover art by Jim Aparo. "Fallout!" (The Lazarus Affair), script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Robin refuses to tolerate Talia's presence and leaves the Batcave; Batman handles the Gregorian Falstaff problem and realizes that his enemy is being bankrolled by an outside interest from a Swiss bank account; Robin goes to Catwoman for help with the Falstaff problem. Hostess snack cakes ad with the Flash. 1st solo Catwoman story, "Cat's Paw!", script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Steve Mitchell; Catwoman tracks down a gang of crooks that are robbing a chemical warehouse. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Batman in "The Lazarus Affair!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin. 1st solo Catwoman story, "Cat's Paw!" Art by Don Newton. First standard 50-cent cover-priced issue. Cover price $0.50.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Your United Nations at Work public service announcement. The Great Clayface - Joker Feud starring Batman, Batwoman, Robin, and Bat-Girl, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Boyhood of Bruce Wayne Jr. starring the Second Batman and Robin Team and Batwoman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. 36 pgs. $0.12.

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February 7, 1981

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February 14, 1981

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February 21, 1981

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February 28, 1981