Comic books October 1972

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Featuring: 8 page story "Pardon my garden" starring Beep Beep the Road Runner, Beep Beep the Road Runner's three sons, Tweety Bird, Wile E. Coyote (villain) and Sylvester Pussycat; 5 page story "Jungle bungle" starring Beep Beep the Road Runner, Beep Beep the Road Runner's three sons, Yosemite Sam, Petunia Pig and Porky Pig; 1 page reprint? text story "Saying is believing" starring Henery Hawk and Ollie Owl; 4 page reprint? story "Fishing for a fight" starring Tweety Bird and Sylvester Pussycat; 7 page story "Canyon capture" starring Beep Beep the Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote (villain), Beep Beep the Road Runner's three sons and Buffalo Billy Buzzard. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $8.00 View scan

Add to cart VG 4.0 $10.00 View scan

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $4.80 View scan

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart FN 6.0 $5.00 View scan

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Whitman edition Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Add to cart VG 4.0 $2.50

Featuring: 3 page Beetle Bailey story "An Evening With Sarge"; 1 page Beetle Bailey story "The Hungry Cook"; 3 page Beetle Bailey story "Follow The Leader"; 3 page Beetle Bailey story "Break In The Routine"; 3 page Beetle Bailey story "Silly Sarge"; 4 page General Halftrack story "The Tasty Victory"; 1 page text story "Service Smiles"; 3 page Sarge Snorkel story "Food Patrol"; 3 page Beetle Bailey story "Double Date"; 1 page Beetle Bailey story "The Errand Boy." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart Very Good $4.80

Add to cart Very Good $4.80

52-page giant. Cover inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Little Dog Lost," art by Al Hartley; Betty becomes hysterical when she loses her prized plush animal. "Why Parents Get Gray," script and art by Al Hartley; Hal explodes when Archie brings Betty home late from a date and forbids the teen from dating her ever again. "Help!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Greg samples Jinx's cooking. Untitled one-page story, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie is incensed over the price of movie tickets. One-page Betty's Diary story, script by George Gladir, art by John Rosenberger; Three examples of how Betty romanticizes common events for her diary entries. Betty answers letters submitted by Archie readers. "The Impossible Dream," script by Frank Doyle, art by Al Hartley; Betty stuns the guys with the news that Jughead is in love. "Who's Who?", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx answers the phone. One-page story, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty brings up one of the down sides to gender equality. "What Do You Propose?", script and art by Al Hartley; Betty tries to pique Archie's interest in her by rejecting a marriage proposal that he never made. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.25.

Bible-in-Life Pix Vol. 24 (1972). "The Powerhouse Beneath our Feet " "October 1, 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.

Bible-in-Life Pix Vol. 24 (1972). "Ask me About the Bible" "October 8, 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.

Bible-in-Life Pix Vol. 24 (1972). "The Mocking Crowd" "October 15, 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.

Bible-in-Life Pix Vol. 24 (1972). "Trouble at the Stockade" "October 22, 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.

Bible-in-Life Pix Vol. 24 (1972). "Miracle on the Sea" "October 29, 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.

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Billy the Kid stars in "An Ancient Curse" and "Killer's Pay-Off." Mr. Young of the Boothill Gazette back-up story, "A Steak for Bible John!" (art by Pat Boyette?). One-page "Vigilante Law" (art by Pete Morisi). Jose Delbo cover. Cover price $0.20.

2nd printing. Stories and art by Dennis Kitchen, Badiel Clyne, Richard "Grass" Greene, Tim Boxell and Wendal Pugh. Adult Anthology Unerground comic. 36 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. NOTE: 2nd printings have a $0.65 cover price, and state "5432" on interior front cover. Cover price $0.65.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

15¢ cover price. BORIS KARLOFF TALES OF MYSTERY #43 10/72 15c Number/Month on Cover: 90053-210, October. Anthology type comic with spooky and mystery stories hosted by famous classic horror film actor Boris Karloff. This issue features "Forbidden Rituals," "The Cavern's Jaws," "Troubled Waters," and "Monstrous Weather." Issue also has a one-page text story "The Birth of Frankenstein." Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.15.

20¢ cover price. BORIS KARLOFF TALES OF MYSTERY #43 10/72 15c Number/Month on Cover: 90053-210, October. Anthology type comic with spooky and mystery stories hosted by famous classic horror film actor Boris Karloff. This issue features "Forbidden Rituals," "The Cavern's Jaws," "Troubled Waters," and "Monstrous Weather." Issue also has a one-page text story "The Birth of Frankenstein." Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 90053-210. Cover price $0.15.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 90053-210. Cover price $0.15.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. They ran for their lives into the..."Monster of the Moors"! The 5 page story is written by John Warner and drawn by Jack Abel. Plus: 8 page story "The Human Element" written by John Warner and drawn by John Celardo; 6 page story "The Symbiont Factor" written by John Warner and drawn by Frank Bolle; 6 page story "The Ant Monster" written by John Warner and drawn by Win Mortimer. Cover price $0.15.

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Add to cart VG 4.0 $3.60

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First 20-cent cover price. Cover by Nick Cardy. "A Traitor Lurks Inside Earth!", script by Bob Haney, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Frank McLaughlin; When the missile defense robot John Doe begins acting against orders, Batman recruits the aid of the Metal Men to try and find out what is going on; However, when the Metal Men appear on national television denouncing humanity and calling for robot liberation on behalf of John Doe, Batman goes to investigate in person; Inside the missile base, Batman learns that the Metal Men haven't truly betrayed humanity but are being forced to speak on John Doe's behalf because it has Tin held captive. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. First 20-cent cover price. Cover by Nick Cardy. "A Traitor Lurks Inside Earth!", script by Bob Haney, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Frank McLaughlin; When the missile defense robot John Doe begins acting against orders, Batman recruits the aid of the Metal Men to try and find out what is going on; However, when the Metal Men appear on national television denouncing humanity and calling for robot liberation on behalf of John Doe, Batman goes to investigate in person; Inside the missile base, Batman learns that the Metal Men haven't truly betrayed humanity but are being forced to speak on John Doe's behalf because it has Tin held captive. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $2.50

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36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Whitman edition. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Issue #11 - Oct. 1972. ERB news fanzine edited by Kevin Hancer. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., three pages of very small type, black and white.

Issue 14. October 1972. French language reprint of Captain America (1968 1st Series) #154. 6.75" x 10.25". 36 pages. Black and white. NOTE: All text in French.

1st (only) printing. Hak Vorgin and Jean Einback Vogrin art. 6 3/4" x 9 3/4", 44 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $8.10

Add to cart GD 2.0 $6.70

Add to cart FR 1.0 $3.60

First (full) appearance of Jack Monroe (as Bucky) in "The Falcon Fights Alone!" Part 2 of 4. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by John Verpoorten. Cover by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Captain America and Bucky are back! But how is this possible? That's what the Falcon is wondering as he trades blows with the costumed pair on the streets of Harlem. Eventually, the Falcon falls in battle, but the local residents drive off his red, white, and blue attackers. After catching his breath, Sam Wilson rushes to Avengers Mansion to find transportation to the Bahamas -- in order to warn his partner. But the Falcon is too late! The new Cap and Bucky are already on their way south to waylay the star-spangled avenger! Cameo appearances by Steve Rogers, Sharon Carter, Leila Taylor, Brian Muldoon, Jarvis, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. First full appearance of Jack Monroe (Nomad) in "The Falcon Fights Alone!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by John Verpoorten. Brief Avengers appearance. Buscema/Frank Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by A. Martinez and Jeannette Elier. Stories and art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Tony Tallarico, A. Martinez, Jeannette Elier, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Dorrie is so excited to meet a movie star, she never even notices Pete there next to her. Redheaded Eve refuses to believe the love she found with Peter won't last forever, in a story with early art by future DC artist Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Plus a pinup of teen idol Bobby Sherman. Stubborn Heart!; Bobby Sherman; One Kiss Is All You Get; Choosing a Career: Modeling!; Love and Learn! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Adult themed cartoon humor. 8-in x 11-in, 66 Pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $0.35.

Full number 67. Cover price $0.50.

Adventures of Casper the Friendly Ghost and his friendly pal, ghost horse Nightmare. A troll wants to steal Nightmare's tail. Casper takes in a stray dog, who grows to enormous size overnight. But that's just the start - Buster the dog grows or shrinks depending on how he is treated, in a three-part story. A boy who is looking for adventure leads Nightmare into Danger Land, and only Nightmare can get them out. Puppy Troubles; Down and Up and Up and Down; The Wonderful Watchdog; Evil-Eye Orville; Danger Land. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

The perfect foil for the world's friendliest ghost is his cousin Spooky, who loves to scare people. In a three-part story, Casper and Spooky explore a deserted house on a hill and encounter giants, scary mists, and a mysterious reducing spell. The Deserted House; Finding the Reducing Spell; The House on the Top of the Hill; Worries of the Wee Witch. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Casper and the gang have adventures in outer space, a hot topic in 1972. A magic typewriter takes Casper and friends on a trip across the universe; Wendy foils a thief on a flying carpet. 36 pages. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

The Ultimate Cure, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; A doctor is scratched by a patient, and soon finds himself infected with a disease that transforms him into a hideous monster. Sonny's World, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; A young boy has the ability to create living beings with his imagination. The Measure of a Monster, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. The Cameo's Curse, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; A young woman steals an old jewel that causes her to be possessed by the spirit and powers of the Devil. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover art by Pete Alvarado. Something to Crow About, pencils by Pete Alvarado; A pair of crows throw Chip 'n' Dale out of their home and move in themselves. Fish 'n' Chips, art by Phil De Lara; Chip 'n' Dale accidentally stow away on Donald's boat and rescue him from a swordfish. Trance Troubles, pencils by Harvey Eisenberg; Chip 'n' Dale read a book on hypnotism and try to hypnotize Brer Bear into thinking he's a chipmunk. The Broom Boom, art by Jack Bradbury; Practical has inherited a broom factory; A witch hypnotizes the lazy brothers into providing brooms for witches. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Vol. 7 #1 - Oct. 1972. Rock magazine profusely illustrated with black and white and some color photographs. Articles about Marc Bolan, Grace Slick, Three Dog Night, Cheech and Chong, Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan, Sally Struthers, Chicago, Black Sabbath and much more. Also reviews, news, fashion, festivals and letters... even the ads are interesting. 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 74 pages, black and white. Cover price $0.75.