Comic books May 1974

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Dennis the Menace Visits the Queen Mary, 1974. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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100 Page Super Spectacular. Cover art by Jim Aparo. "Ghost Mountain Midnight!", script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Sal Amendola, inks by Dick Giordano; Bruce Wayne witness the abduction of a young woman from a night club in Gotham City and he tries to rescue her from the kidnappers as Batman. Reprints: "Cobras of the Deep!" starring Martin Manhunter, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. "The Fear That Haunted Hawkman," script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; While out taking her dog Penny out for a walk, Shiera Carter witnesses a romantic couple suddenly split up when they girl becomes terribly frightened of the man and runs away; Hawkman battles the Sky-Raiders. "A Million-Dollar Corpse!" starring Doll Man, script by William Woolfolk, art by John Spranger. "Too Many Suspects!" starring Green Lantern (Alan Scott), script by Bob Kanigher, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Inside Story of the Outsider!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (ghosting for Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; Batman and Robin are sent yet another message from the mysterious villain known as the Outsider, who this time sends coffins with Batman and Robin automatons to deliver the message to Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson. "Chapter 4 Rebellion!", script by Archie Goodwin, art by Walter Simonson; Origin of the Manhunters (but, not the ones created by the Guardians of the Universe). 100 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 100 Page Super Spectacular. Batman cover by Jim Aparo for "Ghost Mountain Midnight!" written by Archie Goodwin with art by Sal Amendola and inks by Dick Giordano. Other stories in this issue: Robin, Hawman, Manhunter, Doll Man and Green Lantern. Cover price $0.25.

German series. Reprints material from Avengers (1963 1st Series) and more. 32 Pages, Full Color, German Language.

May 7, 1974. Weekly magazine featuring illustrated stories for young readers. Brer Rabbit wraparound cover. Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Uncle Scrooge in A Present For The Boys, Winnie the Pooh, New Tales from the Jungle Book, and others. 10 1/4-in. x 12 1/2-in., 20 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

May 21, 1974. Weekly magazine featuring illustrated stories for young readers. Pluto-101 Dalmatians wraparound cover. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Mickey and Donald in The Wild West, Adventures of Pinocchio, and others. 10 1/4-in. x 12 1/2-in., 20 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Issue features "The Pirates of Ashcanistran," a book-length story in which Donald, Scrooge, and the nephews all want to go on an ocean cruise for different reasons and they all end up on an unexpected cruise. Issue also has a one-page text story "The Pep-Up Potion." Story and art credits: unknown. Number on cover: 90037-405. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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Whitman edition. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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PR#15 - 1st printing.

Dracula stars in "Terror in the Snow!"

Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer.

This story originally appeared in Tomb of Dracula (1972-1979 1st Series) #19. It's fun to read as you hear! The ACTION comes alive! Includes a 24-page full color comic only. 7-1/8 x 10 inches with cardstock cover and white non-gloss interior paper stock.

Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 20 pages, full color.

Cover price $1.49.

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Dracula stars in "Terror in the Snow!"

Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer.

This story originally appeared in Tomb of Dracula (1972-1979 1st Series) #19.

It's fun to read as you hear! The ACTION comes alive! Includes a 24-page full color comic with 45 RPM record. 7-1/8 x 10 inches with cardstock cover and white non-gloss interior paper stock.

Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 20 pages, full color.

Cover price $1.49.

This is the original Dracula Book and Record Set from Power Records rebound into Hardcover Format

Does NOT Include RECORD

PR#15 - 1st printing.

Dracula stars in "Terror in the Snow!"

Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer.

This story originally appeared in Tomb of Dracula (1972-1979 1st Series) #19. It's fun to read as you hear! The ACTION comes alive!

Hardcover (rebound from original Saddle-Stitched/Stapled cover), 24 pages, full color.

This is the original Dracula Book and Record Set from Power Records rebound into Hardcover Format

Includes RECORD

PR#15 - 1st printing.

Dracula stars in "Terror in the Snow!"

Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer.

This story originally appeared in Tomb of Dracula (1972-1979 1st Series) #19. It's fun to read as you hear! The ACTION comes alive!

Hardcover (rebound from original Saddle-Stitched/Stapled cover), 24 pages, full color.

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Dracula stars in "A Death in the Chapel!" (script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Ernie Chan as "Ernie Chua"), "Shadow Over Versailles" (script by Tony Isabella, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Pablo Marcos), and part two of the adaptation of Bram Stoker's original novel, "Dracula": "Into the Spider's Web" (script by Roy Thomas, art by Dick Giordano). Reprint: "The Mark of a Vampire!" (art by Mac Pakula). Text features: "Yes, Virginia, There Is a Real Dracula" (by Doug Moench), "Blood Moon" (fiction by Thompson O'Rourke, with illustrations by Ernie Chan as "Ernie Chua"), and Tony Isabella's review of the Hammer film "Dracula Has Risen From the Grave." Luis Dominguez painted cover. Cover price $0.75.

Featured Article & Cover: A Visit to the Madhouse. Super-heroes Confidential (2 page comic reprint & 1 page of character history): "A Heavy Rap With The Hulk". Bonus: Other:

Featured Article & Cover: A Visit to the Madhouse Super-Heroes Confidential (2 page comic reprint & 1 page history): Hulk Other: NO BONUS

French publication reprinting comics from various Marvel properties. Digest size, 5" x 7", 164 pages, B&W.

French publication reprinting comics from various Marvel properties. Digest size, 5" x 7", 164 pages, B&W.

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Volume 63, Issue 5 (Whole Number 366) - May, 1974. 5" x 7", 164 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.95.

Features in this issue include: Westworld filmbook; article on the second Science Fiction and Fantasy Film Convention; preview of Dracula Strikes Again; obituaries for makeup artists Bud and Wally Westmore; "Professor Gruebeard"; and more. Uncredited cover painting is of Westworld's Yul Brenner. Cover price $1.00.

Cover by Glenn Ridge. Stories by Robert Thurston, P. G. Wyal, Spider Robinson, William Rotsler, David R. Bunch, Al Sirois, Kendall Evans, Brian Aldiss. Illustrations by RIchard Olsen, Joe Staton, Jeff Jones, Michael Kaluta. 5.5-in. x 7.75-in.; black and white; 144 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.60.

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"Doomsday: 200 Below!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Sinnott. The evil Ternak stands poised to conquer the Earth with his giant Climate Cannon! But the fighting-mad Human Torch and the long-haired Inhuman are still determined to stop him! And in the dark caverns beneath the highest mountain range in the world, Johnny Storm and Medusa find a surprising ally...and then a familiar one! It's clobberin' time! First 25¢ issue. (Notes: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #91 Hela, the goddess of death by John Buscema. The letters page also includes a statement of ownership: average print run 463,315; average paid circulation 225,671.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Doomsday: 200 Below!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Sinnott. The evil Ternak stands poised to conquer the Earth with his giant Climate Cannon! But the fighting-mad Human Torch and the long-haired Inhuman are still determined to stop him! And in the dark caverns beneath the highest mountain range in the world, Johnny Storm and Medusa find a surprising ally...and then a familiar one! It's clobberin' time! First 25¢ issue. (Notes: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #91 Hela, the goddess of death by John Buscema. The letters page also includes a statement of ownership: average print run 463,315; average paid circulation 225,671.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Sub-Mariner Strikes!" Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. One of the classic FF covers of the bronze age! Shock follows shock for the Fantastic Four! First, Mr. Fantastic receives divorce papers from his estranged wife, the Invisible Girl; and second, Prince Namor reveals that both Sue and Franklin are now under the protection of the Avenging Son! And in-between those revolting developments, the Human Torch and the Thing fight a fierce battle vs. the Sub-Mariner! Wow, can things get any worse for the FF?! (Notes: The letters page includes an essay from Stan Lee and Roy Thomas concerning the recent price increase from 20¢ to 25¢. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #82 Mary Jane Watson by John Romita.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "War on the Thirty-Sixth Floor!" Guest-starring Thundra. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. Reed, Ben, Johnny, and Medusa are in a state of disbelief after the Invisible Girl decided to stay with Prince Namor last issue. Now the downtrodden foursome returns to the Baxter Building in search of peace and quiet. However, there are three very unwelcome visitors (of the super-villain variety) waiting inside! The Fantastic Four better snap out of the doldrums quick, because the Wizard, Sandman, and Trapster are ready to rumble! Cameo appearances by the Sub-Mariner and Triton (in disguise). 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

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Volume 27 - Number 5, May 1974. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. Articles and Stories include Harold Plume and His Team of Spirit Doctors, The Glory That was Athena, The Bloodstained Ghost, Witness for the Prosecution, and My Brother's Dreadful Predictions! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos). Cover price $0.60.

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Cover by Tom Sutton. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. War comics featuring the US Army in WWII, Korea and other conflicts, part of Charlton's Fightin' military series. A tank crew faces an uphill battle after the Normandy Invasion. In a two-part story, brothers are raised in different countries, and those countries are the USA and Nazi Germany. Before long, each of them wears a military uniform, making conflict inevitable. Cover by future horror comics legend Tom Sutton. Shoot-Out at Argentan!; The Brothers Part I; The Double-Cross; The Enemies Part II. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Fanzine published by Leonard Maltin dedicated to films from the Golden Age of Hollywood. 5.5" x 8.5", 32 pages, B&W Cover price $0.50.

Film in Review is a publication of the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures, Inc, an independent, non-profit organization of public citizens founded in 1909 to represent the interests of the motion picture public. This National Board further assists the development of the motion picture as a source of entertainment, as education, and as art, by providing media for the expression of the public's opinion about films and their cultural and social effects. 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

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Cover art by Nick Cardy. Flash -- This Is Your Death!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Captain Boomerang's father is working on a scrap-book of Boomerang's latest run-in with the Flash; the scrapbook predicts the demise of Flash; Captain Boomerang attacks. My Ring... My Enemy!, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Dick Giordano; Green Lantern's ring is not working correctly, causing him to do an evil act for every good act, but Green Lantern must still save people caught in a forest fire. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. A scrapbook predicts the demise of Flash, and Captain Boomerang attacks in "Flash -- This is Your Death." Script by Cary Bates, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin. Each time Green Lantern uses his ring, it compels him to do evil in "My Ring...My Enemy!" Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Dick Giordano. Nick Cardy cover. Cover price $0.20.

First 25c cover-priced issue. Stories by Bill Crouch (unless noted). Art and Cover by Ray Dirgo. In this issue: "Shadows" - Fred and Barney make shadow puppets to entertain the kids; "Do-It Yourself" - Barney helps Fred build some new cabinets; "Distant Relative!!" (story by Ray Dirgo) - Fred finds his ancestor frozen in a block of ice in a cave; "Booster Shot!" - Fred gets a booster shot; 1-pager "Poor Wilma!" - Fred is home sick; and "Weight Problem" - Fred must go on a diet. Plus: 1-page text piece "When Kids Make History"! Characters in this issue: Wilma Flintstone; Betty Rubble; Fred Flintstone; Barney Rubble; Bamm-Bamm Rubble; Pebbles Flintstone; Dr. Gravelbrain; Hoppy. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

"The Last Frankenstein!" Script by Gary friedrich, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia and Mike Esposito. Reprint back-up: "The Face in the Glass!" Art by John Forte. The letters page contains a Marvel Value Stamp Series A # 69 (Marvel Girl). Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 48, Issue 4 -June-july 1974. Photos, stories, and information about the old west, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 72 pages B&W. Cover price $0.60.

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Volume 48, Issue 4 -June-july 1974. Photos, stories, and information about the old west, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 72 pages B&W. Cover price $0.60.

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UK Edition. Issue 17 - May 1974. Cover by Rick Sternback. Science Fiction Stories: "War of the Wastelife" by Colin Kapp, "Cox's Quality" by William Van Aryck, "End City" by Robert Sheckley, and many more. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 176 pages, B&W.

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Cover by Rick Sternbach. Science fiction stories by William Van Aryck, Colin Kapp, Robert Sheckley, Robert F. Young, Larry Eisenberg, Doris Piserchia, Sonya Dorman, Frederik Pohl, Jack Williamson. Illustrations by Guaghan. 5-1/4-in. x 7-1/4-in.; b&w text with spot illustrations; 176 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.75.

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"The International Conjurors' Magazine." Vol. 38 # 5. Magic articles, demonstrations, and news. Approx. 8-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 48 pages on white paper stock. David Devant photo cover. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover by Tom Sutton. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Don Newton, Sanho Kim and Joe Gill. Weird butler Mr. Bones presents tales of spirits and the supernatural. A woman stranded in a Western ghost town meets an oddly anachronistic young man, in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. A couple moving into their new house finds it's already occupied, in the first published story of artist Don Newton. Cover by horror comics legend Tom Sutton. The Death Mask; A Lonely Place; The Magic Leg; The Empty Room. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Tom Sutton. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Tom Sutton, Joe Gill, Charles Nicholas, Nicola Cuti and Sanho Kim. A horror anthology from Charlton, with a stable of artists that included Steve Ditko. A chess player finds a sinister new opponent, and all that's at stake is his soul, in a story by E-Man co-creator Nicola Cuti. A writer learns he can create real people by writing them, then destroy them by burning his pages, but that quickly goes wrong, in a story with art (and cover) by horror legend Tom Sutton. Plus a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. The Devils Chessman; He Created Evil; The Falcon; The Actors Ghost; The Weirdest Character Ive Ever Known. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Freaky Phantom of Watkins Glen" (art by Don Perlin), "Dark Destiny" (art by E.R. Cruz), and "The Specter in the Flames" (art by Ernesto Patricio). Nick Cardy cover. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by Nick Cardy. Stories by Leo Dorfman and Carl Wessler. Art by Don Perlin, E.R. Cruz and Ernie Patricio. If you don't believe in ghosts...we challenge you to read true tales of the weird and supernatural! In this issue: "The Freaky Phantom of Watkins Glen" by Leo Dorfman and Don Perlin; "Dark Destiny" by Carl Wessler and E.R. Cruz; "The Specter in the Flames" by Leo Dorfman and Ernie Patricio; and 1-page text story "Miracle at Midnight" (writer unknown). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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52-page giant. New story: "Tigra the Were-Woman!", script by Tony Isabella, pencils by Don Perlin, inks by Vince Colletta; Greer Nelson, formerly known as The Cat, is transformed by the Cat People into Tigra. Tigra and the Werewolf By Night free the Cat People from Hydra. "Waiter, There's a Werewolf in My Soup!" article by Roy Thomas, art by Don Perlin; Text piece detailing the origins of the Werewolf By Night strip. "Where Walks the Werewolf!" (reprinted from Creatures on the Loose #13), script by Len Wein, art by Reed Crandall; A blind man has the eyes of a wolf transplanted into himself, and becomes a werewolf. "Tigra's Year" article by Tony Isabella; Details how the ideas behind Tigra came about. Includes the original pencil design sketch of Tigra by Gil Kane. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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48-page giant. "The Mind of the Monster!" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four, the Hulk, and Thundra. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Rick Buckler and Joe Sinnott. Bruce Banner visits the Baxter Building and devises a plan to turn the Thing back in Ben Grimm and also rid himself of the Hulk forever. But something goes wrong...and a brand new Hulk vs. Thing battle erupts! Fantastic Four members: Mr. Fantastic, Human Torch, Medusa, and the Thing. This issue includes a 4-page write-up from Roy Thomas describing the format and next story planned for the Giant-Size series. This issue also contains a 7-page rogues' gallery of famous FF foes. (Note: The title of the series changes to Giant-Size Fantastic Four for the next issue.) Cover price $0.35.

Whitman edition. Little Lulu and Her Friends, 132 pages. Cover price $0.69.