Comic books March 1978

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Cover title: Gold Key Champion Lost in Space: Space Family Robinson Cover price $0.50.

Issue 2 - March, 1978. The Adult Comix Showcase and Review of Visual Entertainment. Saddle Stitched, 8" x 11", 48 pages, B&W.

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"Sign Up and See the Universe." Guest-starring Black Canary. An alien escapee (named Taupin) from a prison ship comes to Earth and offers a bogus tour of the universe. A possessed Black Canary battles Green Arrow. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Mike Grell. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Sign Up and See the Universe." Guest-starring Black Canary. An alien escapee (named Taupin) from a prison ship comes to Earth and offers a bogus tour of the universe. A possessed Black Canary battles Green Arrow. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Mike Grell. Cover price $0.35.

#43 3/78 50c. Number/Month on cover: 90272-803, No Month Listed on Cover. Anthology type comic book with spooky and suspenseful stories. A 48-page issue which features "The Blue Cavalier" (story by Paul S. Newman, art by Frank Bolle), "The Method Actor" (story by D.J. Arneson, art by Luis Dominguez), "The Walking Bones" (story by Arnold Drake, art by Joe Certa), "Split Personality" (story by George Kashdan, art by John Celardo), "Old Ghosts Home" (story by D.J. Arneson, art by John Celardo), "The Business of Living" (story by Mark Lasky, art by Joe Brozowski), and "Sam, the Skeleton Man" (story by Arnold Drake, art by Jack Sparling). Cover price $0.50.

Whitman edition. Number/Month on cover: 90272-803, No Month Listed on Cover. Anthology type comic book with spooky and suspenseful stories. A 48-page issue which features "The Blue Cavalier" (story by Paul S. Newman, art by Frank Bolle), "The Method Actor" (story by D.J. Arneson, art by Luis Dominguez), "The Walking Bones" (story by Arnold Drake, art by Joe Certa), "Split Personality" (story by George Kashdan, art by John Celardo), "Old Ghosts Home" (story by D.J. Arneson, art by John Celardo), "The Business of Living" (story by Mark Lasky, art by Joe Brozowski), and "Sam, the Skeleton Man" (story by Arnold Drake, art by Jack Sparling). Cover price $0.35.

Vintage supermarket tabloid magazine full of high profile true crime stories of the FBI and the CIA, some with testimonials from those involved in, or close to the cases themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 66 pages, B&W. Recommended for ages 16+.

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The adult illustrated fantasy magazine. Cover art by Jim Burns. Self-Portrait illustration by Charles Vess. Den story, script and art by Richard Corben. The Ruse text story, script by Thomas Bridges, art by Charles Vess. The Winter of The Last Combat (Chapter Two2), script by Victor Mora, art by Luis Garcia Mozos. Diabolical Planet (Part 2), script and art by Denis Sire. Heavy Metal Magazine ad, art by Jean Giraud [as Moebius]. Urm, script and art by Philippe Druillet. The Abracax Effect, script and art by Jean-Michel Nicollet. Orion's World Is Not Our World, script and art by Gray Morrow. A New Episode featuring The Airtight Garage of Jerry Cornelius, script and art by Jean Giraud [as Moebius]. 1996, script and art by Chantal Montellier. Underground Comic, script and art by Stuart Nezin. Barbarella story, script and art by Jean-Claude Forest. March, 1978, issue 12. 100 pgs. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Cover by Lela Dowling. Back cover by Frank Cirocco. A magazine filled to the brim with awesome heroines doing what they do best, and the people behind them. 36 pages, B/W. Cover price $1.00.

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Issue 31 - March, 1978. Cover photo by Magnum. Magazine devoted to a marijuana based counter-culture. In this issue: "Interview: Susan Sontag" by Victor Bockris, "Confessions of a Gun Smuggler" by Michael Quartermaine, "The Art of Dope Photography", "Johnny Bob Sucks it Up" by Johnny Bob, "Dope Lyrics" by Joe Kane. 8-in. x 11-in., 114 pages, B&W and partial color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $1.75.

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Adzine specializing in out of print books. This issue features science fiction books. Tabloid newspaper format; 24 pages.

Cover by Bill Phillips. Stories by Donne Avenell, Jean-Marc Lofficier, Tony Crawley, Alan Frank, Bob Sheridan and Tise Vahimagi. Art by Neal Adams, Dick Giordano, Terry Austin and Ramon Sola. Edited by Dez Skinn of Warrior fame, House of Hammer presented comics adaptations and articles based on Hammer Films' legendary horror movies, featuring an array of British comics talent early in their careers. This issue features a monster tale by comics legend Neal Adams, originally published as a Peter Pan/Power Records comic-and-record set in the 1970s (and later expanded in Adams' Monsters HC (2003 Vanguard)). (Inks and backgrounds were provided by Dick Giordano and future Marvel legend Terry Austin, respectively.) A convoluted series of events pits Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster and a werewolf against each other. In a Terror Tales short, the administrator of a Victorian medical school learns of a shortage of human body parts, and sets out to rectify the situation. An interview with Peter Cushing, star of Star Wars and countless Hammer horror classics. Plus a history and filmography of the Hammer film studio. Frankenstein, The Werewolf, Dracula; Media Macabre/Review; Answer Desk; Peter Cushing Interview; Communion; History of Hammer; Van Helsing's Terror Tales: Body Snatch. Final issue before the series relaunch with #19. . NOTE: Issues #1-18 are listed under House of Hammer (1976 UK); #19 & 20 (UK edition) are listed under House of Horror (1978 Top Sellers); #20 (US Edition) and #21-30 are listed under Halls of Horror (1978). 8-in. x 10.5-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

$1.00-sized 80-page issue. Cover by Joe Orlando and Dick Giordano. Featuring: 5 page House of Mystery framing sequence written by Paul Kupperberg and drawn by Ric Estrada & Wayne Howard; 8 page story "The Ebony God" written by Arnold Drake and drawn by E.R. Cruz; 1 page Cain's Game Room filler by Dave Manak; 10 page story "A Gift From Satan" written by Jack Oleck and drawn by Ernie Chan & Bill Draut; 7 page story "To Catch A God!" written by David Michelinie (as Barry Jameson) and drawn by Michael Golden; 1 page Cain's Game Room filler; 10 page story "Mirror Madness" written by Joe Gill, Otto Binder & Guy Lilian and drawn by Jerry Grandenetti & Tony DeZuniga; 8 page story "Haunts Upon A Time..." written by E. Nelson Bridwell and drawn by Jess Jodloman; 3 page story "The Fastest Draw in the East" written by Scott Edelman and drawn by Mark Bright & Aubrey Bradford; 1 page Cain's Game Room filler; 9 page story "Father to the Beast!" written by David Michelinie and drawn by Arthur Suydam. 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

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May the Farce Be with You!" Part one of a two-part Star Wars parody, this issue has Howard assisting Dakimh in trying to stop the evil Bzzk'Joh. Man-Thing guest stars. Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Val Mayerik, inks by William Wray. Cover price $0.35.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. May the Farce Be with You!" Part one of a two-part Star Wars parody, this issue has Howard assisting Dakimh in trying to stop the evil Bzzk'Joh. Man-Thing guest stars. Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Val Mayerik, inks by William Wray.

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"Snow Blind!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Lee Elias and Mike Esposito. Cover by Alan Weiss. The Human Fly's latest stunt takes a detour when a child suddenly comes under attack by a grizzly bear gone berserk! Can even the ultimate stuntman survive an encounter with one of the deadliest predators to ever walk the earth? 32 pages, FC.   Cover price $0.35.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Snow Blind!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Lee Elias and Mike Esposito. Cover by Alan Weiss. The Human Fly's latest stunt takes a detour when a child suddenly comes under attack by a grizzly bear gone berserk! Can even the ultimate stuntman survive an encounter with one of the deadliest predators to ever walk the earth? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Snow Blind!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Lee Elias and Mike Esposito. Cover by Alan Weiss. The Human Fly's latest stunt takes a detour when a child suddenly comes under attack by a grizzly bear gone berserk! Can even the ultimate stuntman survive an encounter with one of the deadliest predators to ever walk the earth? 32 pages, FC.

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Volume 26, Issue 256 - March, 1978. Stories, games, and puzzles for children. Softcover, 5.5" x 7.5", 98 pages, B&W with some color. Cover price $0.95.

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Magazine devoted to the study and research of UFOs. This issue: General Brown on UFOs: "They caused us trouble in Viet Nam"; True Encounters Never Published - Documented, Eye-Witnessed by Trained U.S. Military Personnel; Who are the Men in Black?; Special Interview - Meet the Technical Expert of the Hit Film "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." 8-in. x 10.75-in.; black and white; 80 pages; newsprint. Cover price $1.25.

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Cover pencils by Rich Buckler [as Validar], inks by Joe Rubinstein. Show Me the Way To Go Home, script by Roger Stern, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Alfredo Alcala (finished art), inks by Alfredo Alcala; Banner awakens on Walter Newell's boat and slips away when they arrive back to New York City; When Newell realizes that Bruce Banner was his mystery passenger, he attempts to find Bruce before the Hulk can do any damage, which leads to a battle between Sting-Ray and the Hulk, followed by the Hulk disappearing again. Doc Samson appearance. Statement of ownership: average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months: 174,287. Spider-Man Hostess Cup Cakes ad, pencils by Ross Andru. Cover price $0.35.

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Variant has centerfold subscription offer for "Pizzazz" Magazine. The Stingray guest stars in "Show Me the Way to Go Home!" Script by Roger Stern, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Alfredo Alcala. Doc Samson appearance. Rich Buckler (Validar)/Joe Rubinstein cover. Cover price $0.35.

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One of many vintage supermarket tabloid magazines full of high profile FBI and CIA cases of the era, accompanied by black and white photographs and testimonials from those involved in, and close to the events themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 58 pages, B&W, recommended for 16+. Cover price $0.75.

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Part 1 of 3 - "Day of Infamy…Day of Shame!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. Agent Axis returns, but with the rest of team in Egypt (see Invaders #23 and 25), only Bucky remains to stop this Nazi super spy. 1st appearance of Golden Girl (Gwen Sabuki). 32 pages FC. NOTE: Bucky's confrontation with Agent Axis comes back to haunt the hero in the pages of Captain America (2004-2011 5th Series) #46-48. Cover price $0.35.

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Pizzazz Variant, has centerfold subscription offer for "Pizzazz" Magazine. Gil Kane cover. Cover price $0.35.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Part 1 of 3 - "Day of Infamy…Day of Shame!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. Agent Axis returns, but with the rest of team in Egypt (see Invaders #23 and 25), only Bucky remains to stop this Nazi super spy. 1st appearance of Golden Girl (Gwen Sabuki). 32 pages FC. NOTE: Bucky's confrontation with Agent Axis comes back to haunt the hero in the pages of Captain America (2004-2011 5th Series) #46-48.

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"Growing Pains!" Guest-starring Jack of Hearts and Yellowjacket (Hank Pym). Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Carmine Infantino. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. As Yellowjacket works feverishly on a cure for Tony's friends who've been turned to gold, Iron Man and Jack of Hearts face the rampaging might of the Growing Man! How can they hope to defeat a foe whose power grows every time he is hit? Appearances by the Guardsman, Wraith, Jean DeWolff, Eddie March, Jasper Sitwell, and Madame Masque. (Note: The Growing Man previously appeared in Avengers 69.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Growing Pains!" Guest-starring Jack of Hearts and Yellow Jacket (Hank Pym). Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Carmine Infantino and Bob Wiacek. As Yellow Jacket works feverishly on a cure for Tony's friends who've been turned to gold, Iron Man and Jack of Hearts must face the rampaging might of the Growing Man. How can they hope to defeat a foe whose power grows every time he is hit? 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Growing Pains!" Guest-starring Jack of Hearts and Yellowjacket (Hank Pym). Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Carmine Infantino. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. As Yellowjacket works feverishly on a cure for Tony's friends who've been turned to gold, Iron Man and Jack of Hearts face the rampaging might of the Growing Man! How can they hope to defeat a foe whose power grows every time he is hit? Appearances by the Guardsman, Wraith, Jean DeWolff, Eddie March, Jasper Sitwell, and Madame Masque. (Note: The Growing Man previously appeared in Avengers 69.) 32 pages.

March 1978 - Soccer is for Kicks! All stories written by a collection of writers from the Jack and Jill Magazine company. Art by a number of various artists. 6.5" x 9", 44 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

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"Air Pirates of Mars, Part 10: Confrontation." The final installment of "Air Pirates," this issue finds John Carter confronting The Great One, who has chosen Carter to survive his purge of Barsoom. The Great One dies in battle. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by The Tribe. Cover by Kane. Cover price $0.35.

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Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Air Pirates of Mars, Part 10: Confrontation." The final installment of "Air Pirates," this issue finds John Carter confronting The Great One, who has chosen Carter to survive his purge of Barsoom. The Great One dies in battle. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by The Tribe. Cover by Kane. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Air Pirates of Mars, Part 10: Confrontation." The final installment of "Air Pirates," this issue finds John Carter confronting The Great One, who has chosen Carter to survive his purge of Barsoom. The Great One dies in battle. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by The Tribe. Cover by Kane. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Air Pirates of Mars, Part 10: Confrontation." The final installment of "Air Pirates," this issue finds John Carter confronting The Great One, who has chosen Carter to survive his purge of Barsoom. The Great One dies in battle. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by The Tribe. Cover by Kane. Cover price $0.35.

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"Violence at Veracruz" is written by Michael Fleisher, with art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Characters: Jonah Hex; El Papagayo; General Rumolo; Lt. Lopez; Edtrellita; Pedro; Sergio; Col. Sanchez. Cover by Gray Morrow. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli. Hostess Twinkies ad starring Josie, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. The Band Stand, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Mr. Fluteweed's marching band is preparing for the Founders' Day Parade. One of a Kind, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead tries to explain to everyone how unique he is. Wage Winner, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Pop Tate hires Jughead so that he can pay off his tab, but things don't work out. Archie Club News. Canine Caper, script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Hot Dog likes Big Ethel's dog Fifi, so he keeps throwing Jughead and Ethel together. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.