Comic books December 1974

Stories in this issue include: Excerpts from the Year Five! by Budd Lewis and Jose Ortiz; The Haunted Abbey by Budd Lewis and Vicente Alcazar; The Happy Abbey by Budd Lewis and Vicente Alcazar; The Happy Undertaker by Carl Wessler and Martin Salvador; Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven by Richard Corben (in color); Holy War by Budd Lewis and Adolfo Abellan; and Oil of Dog by Jack Butterworth and Isidro Mones (from the story by Ambrose Bierce). Cover art by Ken Kelly. Cover price $1.00.

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Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Featuring the tales "The buttoneer engineer," "Call of the cuckoo," "Havenly daze" and "Ducky Fuddy"! Starring Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Cicero Pig and Porky Pig! Plus: 1-page text story "Peculiar Puzzle" featuring Petunia Pig, Porky Pig and Cicero Pig! Extra: 17-page Kenner Fun Catalog! 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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"The Emerald Flame" with art by Jesse F. Santos. Appearance by Torgus and introduction of the three witches Ling-Ra, Lura, and Meeli. Cover price $0.25.

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Painted cover, 1st Three Witches story. "The Emerald Flame" with art by Jesse F. Santos. Appearance by Torgus and introduction of the three witches Ling-Ra, Lura, and Meeli. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Mike Esposito. Two Flew Over the Owl's Nest!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Vince Colletta; Matt explains his absence to Foggy and Candice and then heads to San Francisco to runite with the Black Widow; Their meeting is interrupted by muggers who, unbeknownst to out heroes, are working for the Owl; Owl attacks and, thanks to a new poison weapon, captures DD and the Widow. Letter to the editor from Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics). The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A (Moleman by Gil Kane). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. The Owl returns in "Two Flew Over the Owl's Nest!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Vince Colletta. Guest starring the Black Widow. Letter to the editor from Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics). The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A (Moleman by Gil Kane). Gil Kane/Mike Esposito cover. Cover price $0.25.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 8p cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Mike Esposito. Two Flew Over the Owl's Nest!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Vince Colletta; Matt explains his absence to Foggy and Candice and then heads to San Francisco to runite with the Black Widow; Their meeting is interrupted by muggers who, unbeknownst to out heroes, are working for the Owl; Owl attacks and, thanks to a new poison weapon, captures DD and the Widow. Letter to the editor from Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics). The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A (Moleman by Gil Kane). 36 pgs.

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# on cover: 10240-412. This issue has a "16-page Fun Catalog" insert as noted on cover. "Stolen Centuries" - Barnabas's new chance for salvation -- will the fire monster destroy it? Characters: Angelique Bouchard (villain; as a ghost). Written by John Warner, with art by Joe Certa. Cover art by Joe Certa. Cover price $0.25.

Whitman edition. "Stolen Centuries" - Barnabas's new chance for salvation - will the fire monster destroy it? Characters: Angelique Bouchard (villain; as a ghost). Written by John Warner, with art by Joe Certa. Cover art by Joe Certa. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Frank Giacoia. Corpse in the Streets; Dr. Yorke reanimates a corpse and orders it to kill people so Yorke can sell their organs to get enough money to buy his wife the fur coat she demands. The 13th Floor!, art by John Forte; A man makes a successful bargain with Death to return to Earth to care for his dying wife. Man Lost!, art by Bob Brown; A scientist who has invented a time machine has an unscrupulous brother who plans to use it for his own profit. Deluge!, art by Steve Ditko; A scientist has a theory that there is no gravitational force, instead, everything is held in place by magnetism. 36 pgs.$0.25. Cover price $0.20.

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Stan Lee Presents: The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu. Cover by Earl Norem. Includes: Shang Chi, the Master of Kung Fu, stars in "The Past-Assassins!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Vosburg and Al Milgrom. "Enter the Letters!" A letters page with readers' thoughts on issue #4 (again), and a readers' poll. "The Way of the Dragon vs. the Mass-Sell Menace!" An in-depth article on the Bruce Lee movie Return of the Dragon, co-starring Chuck Norris, by Don McGregor. "The Basic Technique of Blocking!" A 3-page instructional on the fundamentals of martial arts. Plus, the Sons of the Tiger star in "Tigers in a Mind-Cage!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Perez and Bob McLeod. Includes a poster of Bruce Lee. Black and white. Cover price $0.75.

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The Defenders face the Wrecking Crew--the Wrecker, Thunderball, Pile-Driver, and Bulldozer! "Rampage!" Script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Dan Green." Power-Man guest-stars. Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 8p cover price. The Defenders face the Wrecking Crew--the Wrecker, Thunderball, Pile-Driver, and Bulldozer! "Rampage!" Script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Dan Green." Power-Man guest-stars. Gil Kane cover pencils.

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Cover by Warren Kremer. Harvey reprints the adventures of the mischievous little devil and his regular backup feature, Stumbo the Giant. Hot Stuff tries to hide out from Aunt Clinker on chore day, but she knows all his hiding places. Hot Stuff meets the devil girl Cinders, who looks like a devil version of Spooky's girl Pearl. When he tries to be nice to impress her, Artie Ogre sees a chance to cause mischief. Work Like the Devil!; Heartburn; Stumbo the Giant. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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

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Cover art by Frank Brunner. Dormammu and Umar return in Life High the Veil of Fears!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Klaus Janson; Umar the Unrelenting attacks Strange; Mother Earth warns Clea of an unnatural growth, & Dormammu emerges from the Earth. Cameos by Loki, the Watcher, the Vision, the Scarlet Witch, and Captain America. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #37 (The Watcher by John Buscema). Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover art by Frank Brunner. The Silver Daggar saga concludes in Cloak and Dagger, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Frank Brunner (final interior art on the series), inks by Dick Giordano; Origin of Silver Dagger; Strange is released through the Eye of Agamotto and enters Clea's mind; They escape from Silver Dagger and Strange reunites with his body; Silver Dagger is drawn into Eye of Agamotto, into the realm of Unreality. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #76 (Dormammu by Steve Ditko). Cover price $0.25.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 8p cover price. The Silver Daggar saga concludes in "Cloak and Dagger." Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Frank Brunner (final interior art on the series), inks by Dick Giordano. Silver Dagger origin. Clea appearance. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #76 (Dormammu by Steve Ditko). Brunner cover.

Annual 1975 - 1st printing. A riot of fun and laughter with all your Disney favorites! Featuring adventures with Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, Goofy, Uncle Scrooge, Pluto, and more! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 74 pages, full color.

Featured Article & Cover: Snoopy Super-heroes Confidential (2 page comic reprint & 1 page of character history): Bonus: Funny Stickers

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

Vol. 82 #6 - The Magazine for Men. Laughs, games, thrills, surprises. In this issue: The season's greatest showstoppers; the hottest new social dances; and a gallery of American pleasures. Plus Saul Bellow, Lord Snowdon, Charles W. Colson, Nora Ephron, Isaac Bashevis Singer, Lee Radziwill, Eugene Ionesco, Dotson Rader, James Purdy, Jean Stafford, Edward Jay Epstein, Ron Rosenbaum and Chris Chase. And: 175 bright new Christmas gift ideas. Cover price $1.00.

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"The Do-Gooder"; Archie shows up to Veronica's house covered in garbage and has to explain how it all started with trying to do a good deed. "Voice Your Choice"; Archie organizes a petition to get more than one type of sandwich as an option in the cafeteria. "The French Connection"; Archie and Reggie have the hots for Mr. Weatherbee's niece who arrived from France. Archie Club News. "Taking Full Credit"; After cleaning up the garage for his father Archie is given $5 for gas and the use of his father's credit card; He excitedly calls Veronica for a date to a fancy restaurant but when they arrive he finds out the restaurant doesn't take credit cards. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Features in this issue include: blistering by Forry of Andy Warhol's Frankenstein; obituaries of Bud Abbot and Agnes Moorehead; preview of Horror Express; very cool article on Bela Lugosi, featuring rare info and stills; preview of the first Famous Monsters Convention; and more. Drop dead gorgeous cover painting of Frankenstein and his Bride by Basil Gogos. Cover price $1.00.

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"Worlds in Collision!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Thundra. Script by Tony Isabella. Art by Rich Buckler (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Medusa has seemingly abandoned the imprisoned Mr. Fantastic, Thing, and Human Torch! But the long-haired Inhuman has traveled to the world of the femizons to elicit their help in the war vs. Mahkizmo! Meanwhile back on Machus, the three remaining members of the FF plus Thundra make their final stand vs. the Nuclear Man! Will the femizons arrive in time to turn defeat into victory? The fate of two worlds hangs in the balance! (Notes: Thundra appears next in Fantastic Four 177. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #62 The Plunderer.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Worlds in Collision!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Thundra. Script by Tony Isabella. Mark Jeweler variant, must have Mark Jeweler. Art by Rich Buckler (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Medusa has seemingly abandoned the imprisoned Mr. Fantastic, Thing, and Human Torch! But the long-haired Inhuman has traveled to the world of the femizons to elicit their help in the war vs. Mahkizmo! Meanwhile back on Machus, the three remaining members of the FF plus Thundra make their final stand vs. the Nuclear Man! Will the femizons arrive in time to turn defeat into victory? The fate of two worlds hangs in the balance! (Notes: Thundra appears next in Fantastic Four 177. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #62 The Plunderer.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 8p cover price. "Worlds in Collision!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Thundra. Script by Tony Isabella. Art by Rich Buckler (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Medusa has seemingly abandoned the imprisoned Mr. Fantastic, Thing, and Human Torch! But the long-haired Inhuman has traveled to the world of the femizons to elicit their help in the war vs. Mahkizmo! Meanwhile back on Machus, the three remaining members of the FF plus Thundra make their final stand vs. the Nuclear Man! Will the femizons arrive in time to turn defeat into victory? The fate of two worlds hangs in the balance! (Notes: Thundra appears next in Fantastic Four 177. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #62 The Plunderer.) 32 pages

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 8p cover price. "The Man in the Mystery Mask!" Guest-starring Nick Fury. Written by Stan Lee and Len Wein. Pencils by Dick Ayers and Bob Brown. Inks by Paul Reinman, Frank Giacoia, and Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Reed, Ben, and Johnny are returning to the Baxter Building after their triumph on Machus, when suddenly a most unexpected foe attacks! But before the FF retaliate, the Human Torch recalls his prior battle against a similarly dressed villain in Strange Tales 127. Who is this man challenging the Fantastic Four? Flashback cameos by the Sub-Mariner, Sandman, and Trapster. Notes: The majority of this issue is a reprint of Strange Tales 127 published in December 1964. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #100 Galactus.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 8p cover price. "Battle Royal!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring the Silver Surfer. Script by Len Wein. Art by Rich Buckler (layouts) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four's afternoon walk through Central Park is interrupted...first, by a gang of thugs, and then by the Silver Surfer! Why is the former herald of Galactus attacking the FF? The surfer reveals in a surprising development that he's located his beloved Shalla Bal in a castle in the Balkans! Two major problems though: the castle is located in Latveria...and the castle is occupied by Doctor Doom! Will the Silver Surfer betray the FF in order to free Shalla Bal? (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Peter Gillis. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #16 Shang-Chi by Jim Starlin.)

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Volume 27 - Number 12, December 1974. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. Articles and Stories include A Medium Fights a Demon, Ghost Against Ghost, Voodoo Worked at Midnight, and How to Establish a Spirit Circle! 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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Morbius stars in "And What of a Vampire's Blood?" Script by Doug Moench, plot by Steve Gerber, pencils by Frank Robbins, inks by Frank Giacoia. Blade cameo. Reprint back-up story: "The Faceless Ones." The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 91 (Hela, the Goddess of Death by John Buscema). Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 8p cover price. Morbius stars in "And What of a Vampire's Blood?" Script by Doug Moench, plot by Steve Gerber, pencils by Frank Robbins, inks by Frank Giacoia. Blade cameo. Reprint back-up story: "The Faceless Ones." Gil Kane cover pencils.