Comic books November 1972

November 1972. "Young America's Beauty, Fashion, & Entertainment Magazine." Alice Cooper Article. 84 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $0.50.

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 Attack of the Phantom Super-Foes!", script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superman signs a peace accord with his four foes, not knowing the three phantom Supermen have secretly been created by the Marauder; Lex Luthor believes that all four of them are tricking Superman into a trap, not knowing the other three have plans for him, as well. "The Fountain of Death!", script by Bob Haney, art by John Calnan; Simon Stagg fakes his own death in order to cause Metamorpho, thru a clause in Staggs will, to bring back a rare element which he thinks will restore his lost youth. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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November 1972. Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin-up girls. In this issue: Massage Parlors - Are They, or Aren't They?; The Great Topanga Canyon Love-In; and Sex Machines of the Future. Plus: Club Adam swingers section - see inside. 8-in. x 11-in. Mature Readers Cover price $1.00.

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Add to cart CGC 9.4 $206.00 View scans Paper: White Label #4224217008 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart CGC 8.0 $99.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #4355835006 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $170.00 View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Roy Thomas on 7/1/2023, Jim Starlin on 9/10/2023 & Steve Englehart on 12/2/2023. Label #24-0785CBD-004 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics	Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $155.00 View scan CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Roy Thomas on 7/1/2023, Jim Starlin on 9/10/2023 & Steve Englehart on 12/2/2023. Label #24-0785CBD-005 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics
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Cover pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Murder In Mid-Air!", script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Frank Giacoia and John Tartaglione (as John Tartag); Injured during his battle against Quasimodo, the Beast stumbles to the apartment shared with Patsy Walker and her husband Buzz; Only Patsy is home, and she takes the wounded Beast to her couch and administers first aid; In a delirious state the Beast reveals that he is really Hank McCoy and explains the series of events that led to him being turned into the Beast; While explaining that he was injured fighting Quasimodo, Beast considers the idea that he is continuing to mutate; Beast fights Griffin. 36 pgs, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. The Beast stars in "Murder in Mid-Air!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Frank Giacoia and John Tartaglione. Guest starring the original X-Men. First appearance of the Griffin. Cameos by Iron Man, Mastermind, and Quasimodo. Jim Starlin/Joe Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.20.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Murder In Mid-Air!", script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Frank Giacoia and John Tartaglione (as John Tartag); Injured during his battle against Quasimodo, the Beast stumbles to the apartment shared with Patsy Walker and her husband Buzz; Only Patsy is home, and she takes the wounded Beast to her couch and administers first aid; In a delirious state the Beast reveals that he is really Hank McCoy and explains the series of events that led to him being turned into the Beast; While explaining that he was injured fighting Quasimodo, Beast considers the idea that he is continuing to mutate; Beast fights Griffin. 36 pgs, full color.

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"Gang War, Shmang War! What I Want to Know Is...Who the Heck is Hammerhead?" Part 2 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Jim Starlin (breakdowns), John Romita (finishes), and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. The wondrous wall-crawler is caught in the middle of a gang war between Doctor Octopus and Hammerhead! Spider-Man doesn't know who the new crime boss is, but he inadvertently helps him by knocking out Doc Ock! Hammerhead is so impressed that he offers the web-spinner a chance to join his organization. However there's no way Spider-Man would accept the offer...unless it would lead to finding Aunt May! What does Hammerhead know about May Parker's whereabouts? All roads lead north to Westchester for next issue's blockbuster finale! Origin of Hammerhead. First appearance (flashback cameo) of Dr. Jonas Harrow. Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Gwen Stacy, Flash Thompson, and Professor Miles Warren. (Notes: John Romita is credited as a co-plotter. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #93.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Doctor Octopus and Hammerhead continue to make Spidey's life as miserable as possible in "Who the Heck is Hammerhead?" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Romita, Tony Mortellaro, and Jim Starlin. Romita cover. Cover price $0.20.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover art by John Romita. Gang War, Shmang War! What I Want to Know Is...Who the Heck Is Hammerhead?, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Romita and Jim Starlin, inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro; Dr. Octopus and Hammerhead are at war, with Spider-Man against them both; origin of Hammerhead. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 93. 32 pgs.

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November 1972. Stories: "Cemetery World" (part 1) by Clifford D. Simak, "Pigeon City" by Jesse Miller, "F.O.D." by Jim Durham, "The Parties of the First Part" by Richard F. DeBaum, "Request for Proposal" by Anthony R. Lewis, "Miscount" by C.N. Gloeckner, and "In the Matter of the Assassin Merefirs" by Ken W. Purdy. Science Fact articles, "Pollution Probe" by G. Harry Stine and "Cyrano de Bergerac: the First Aerospace Engineer" by Loren E. Morey. Cover by John Schoenherr. Illustrations by John Schoenherr, Jack Gaughan, Leo Summers, and Kelly Freas. 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; black and white; 176 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.60.

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Bud Plant takes over publication of writer Jan Strnads high-end sci-fi adventure fanzine. This issue features a revised version of "Encounter at War," written by Jan Strnad with art by Richard Corben, plus Alice in Wonderlust by Corben, and Leander and the Fat Queen by Strnad with art by Robert Kline. Final issue of the series. Standard comics format; b&w, 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Stories by Frank Doyle and Joe Edwards. Art by Harry Lucey, Joe Edwards, Marty Epp and Chic Stone. Veronica reluctantly agrees to go to a public beach, but brings along a luxurious private tent in "Choice Location"! Plus: Li'l Jinx in the 1-pager "A Fight Sight" by Joe Edwards; Archie and Mr. Lodge play golf with Betty and Veronica, whose skimpy golfing outfits drive the entire course into a frenzy in "Tee'd Off"; Archie does the household chores, but keeps cutting and painting everything in the shape of Veronica in "Art Project"; and the gang unsuccessfully tries to cool off on a scorching hot day in "Movie Magic"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Stories by Frank Doyle and Joe Edwards. Art by Harry Lucey, Joe Edwards, Marty Epp and Chic Stone. Veronica reluctantly agrees to go to a public beach, but brings along a luxurious private tent in "Choice Location"! Plus: Li'l Jinx in the 1-pager "A Fight Sight" by Joe Edwards; Archie and Mr. Lodge play golf with Betty and Veronica, whose skimpy golfing outfits drive the entire course into a frenzy in "Tee'd Off"; Archie does the household chores, but keeps cutting and painting everything in the shape of Veronica in "Art Project"; and the gang unsuccessfully tries to cool off on a scorching hot day in "Movie Magic"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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The World of Jughead. Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Polly Want a Pitcher," script by Dick Malmgren, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead agrees to become a pitcher on the school baseball team only to gain access to the training table. "The Cook-Out," pencils by Bill Vigoda; Archie and Reggie get into a huge fight over who gets to grill the food at Veronica's patio barbecue. "Small Talk" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx gives Gaga some fashion advice. "Rave Wave," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Archie has Jughead fake a photo of him performing a dangerous surfing stunt to impress people. "Operation Shark," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Rudy Lapick; United Girls Against Jughead lure him to a remote island in order to convert him from his anti-female philosophy by force. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. A Problem Of Problems, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie knows he's got a problem, but can't remember what it is. A Crushing Victory, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; When Archie claims that women have it easy, Betty and Veronica claim to be constantly busy with charity work. The Party Crasher, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Reggie causes Archie to ruin Veronica's painting; In retaliation, and to make sure Betty doesn't have a chance to beat her time, Veronica throws a party and invites everyone except Archie. The Nose Knows, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; The girls plan a picnic, but Jughead claims it's going to rain; Archie and Reggie insist that Jughead's nose allows him to predict the weather. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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 Leo Duranona. Stories and art by Will Franz, Warren Sattler, Jack Keller and Leo Duranona. A soldier's-eye view of the stress, danger and grim choices that come with war. As Allied soldiers advance, a troop of SS soldiers is trapped in a bombed-out church with an old woman who plays a mournful organ, and a corpse awaiting burial. This story is written by Will Franz, co-creator of The Lonely War of Capt. Willy Schultz. Captain Conroy must make it back after his fighter jet is shot down behind enemy lines. Enemy forces play cat-and-mouse in a blinding Arctic blizzard. A Nice Clean War!; Arctic Search!; The Nazi Helmet; The Organist and the SS! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $125.00 View scans Slight professional restoration CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Roy Thomas on 7/1/2023 & Steve Englehart on 12/2/2023. Professional Restoration Includes: Small amount of color touch on cover. Label #24-0785CBD-025 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"In The Beginning Was The World Within!" Guest starring Sif. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by John Buscema and Jim Mooney. The Avengers have survived their epic encounter with the Sentinels, but there's one big problem. Quicksilver is missing! Pietro disappeared during the battle in Australia. And now the Scarlet Witch is frantically trying to find him! Luckily, Wanda gets a tip about mysterious disappearances occurring in Chile. After the Black Panther rejoins the team, the Avengers take off for South America! Upon landing T'challa leads the group of heroes to the Savage Land and the former citadel of Magneto. Poking around the Master of Magnetism's old base of operations...is that a good idea? There could be danger lurking! Particularly evil mutants like Amphibius, Barbarus, Brainchild, Equilibrius, Gaza, Lorelei, and Lupo! Can Earth's Mightiest Heroes make short work of Magneto's minions? Or will the Beast-Brood halt the Avengers' jungle safari? Cameo appearances by Fandral, Hildegarde, and Hogun. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: Magneto's citadel and the Beast-Brood previously appeared in Uncanny X-Men 63. Steve Englehart begins his 4-year run as the writer of the Avengers series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Black Panther and Sif guest star in "In the Beginning Was the World Within!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney. Avengers roll call: Thor, Iron Man, Hawkeye, the Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. Buscema/Mooney cover. Cover price $0.20.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. "In The Beginning Was The World Within!" Guest starring Sif. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by John Buscema and Jim Mooney. The Avengers have survived their epic encounter with the Sentinels, but there's one big problem. Quicksilver is missing! Pietro disappeared during the battle in Australia. And now the Scarlet Witch is frantically trying to find him! Luckily, Wanda gets a tip about mysterious disappearances occurring in Chile. After the Black Panther rejoins the team, the Avengers take off for South America! Upon landing T'challa leads the group of heroes to the Savage Land and the former citadel of Magneto. Poking around the Master of Magnetism's old base of operations...is that a good idea? There could be danger lurking! Particularly evil mutants like Amphibius, Barbarus, Brainchild, Equilibrius, Gaza, Lorelei, and Lupo! Can Earth's Mightiest Heroes make short work of Magneto's minions? Or will the Beast-Brood halt the Avengers' jungle safari? Cameo appearances by Fandral, Hildegarde, and Hogun. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: Magneto's citadel and the Beast-Brood previously appeared in Uncanny X-Men 63. Steve Englehart begins his 4-year run as the writer of the Avengers series.) 32 pages

Featuring: 4 page Beetle Bailey story "Family Visit"; 3 page Killer Diller story "Evening Out"; 3 page Beetle Bailey story "Man of Honor"; 2 page Beetle Bailey story; 1 page Beetle Bailey activity "Color This Page, Kids!"; 4 page General Halftrack story "The Golf Nut"; 1 page text story "Service Smiles" (jokes); 3 page Cosmo story "City Boy in the Country"; 3 page Beetle Bailey story "The Snoopy Spotter"; 1 page Beetle Bailey story "Big Mouth." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Vol. 3 #6 - Nov. 1972. Adult humor magazine for mature readers. 8 1/4-in. x 10 3/4-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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Bible-in-Life Pix Vol. 24 (1972). "November 5, 1972". Sunday Pix was a Christian comic book published weekly by David C. Cook. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 32 pages.

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Bible-in-Life Pix Vol. 24 (1972). "Four Traveler to Jericho" "November 12, 1972". Sunday Pix was a Christian comic book published weekly by David C. Cook. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 8 pages.

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Bible-in-Life Pix Vol. 24 (1972). "The Lord's Prayer" "November 19, 1972". Sunday Pix was a Christian comic book published weekly by David C. Cook. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 8 pages.

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Bible-in-Life Pix Vol. 24 (1972). "The Prodigal's Return" "November 26, 1972". Sunday Pix was a Christian comic book published weekly by David C. Cook. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 8 pages.

3rd printing (Kitchen Sink logo). Skip Williamson cover. Art by Jay Lynch, Skip Williamson, Art Spiegelman, John Thompson, Gilbert Shelton, and Jay Kinney. MATURE READERS. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Jose Delbo. Stories and art by Joe Gill, Jose Delbo, and Pat Boyette. A Western adventure comic that turns the notorious real-life outlaw into a folk hero of the Old West. Billy finds two land barons ruling Sonora like feudal lords, with the people virtual slaves. He sets out to prove their land grants are fraudulent. In another story, Abel Young of the Boothill Gazette strikes out against the town's cattle barons and their grip on the fertile valleys, by claiming a homestead right in their midst. The Last Fandango; Boothill Gazette; Track of a Killer. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

1st printing. Cover by Richard "Grass" Green. Stories and art by Richard "Grass" Green, Art Spiegelman (as Joe Cutrate), Sam Sorig, Dave Herring, Peter Loft, and Daniel Clyne. Adult Anthology Unerground comic. 36 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. NOTE:1st printings have a $0.50 cover price, and different cover art. Cover price $0.50.