Comic books December 1978

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Add to cart FN- 5.5 $5.40

Cover by Patrick Woodroffe. Edited by Louise Jones. Stories by Bill DuBay, Terry Pinckard, Rich Margopoulos, Gerry Boudreau, Jack Butterworth and Bruce Jones. Art by Wally Wood, Ramon Torrents, Jose Ortiz, Paul Neary and Al Williamson. Reprints of science-fiction stories from the pages of Creepy and Vampirella magazines, including stories by EC veterans Wally Wood and Al Williamson. Also includes a 10-page profile of the then-new TV sci-fi sensation, Battlestar Galactica. 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Cover art by Tom Sutton. An Ancient Crime!, art by Warren Sattler; Dr. Cawley goes into suspended animation to escape a murder warrant. Flight Into Oblivion, script by George Wildman, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; American airmen fly into the past and are captured by WWII German soldiers. Fearless Frank Fairless text story. Step Forward, Brother, art by Steve Ditko; A college hazing ritual goes wrong. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart Very Good $7.49

Add to cart Very Good $7.49

Part 1 of 2 - "...Whom a Child Would Destroy!" Story by Roger McKenzie and Don Perlin. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budiansky and Bob Wiacek. Ghost Rider falls into the trap of cyborg riders from beyond the stars! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Death-Riders from beyond in "Whom a Child Would Destroy!" Script by Roger McKenzie, art by Don Perlin. Bob Budiansky cover pencils, Bob Wiacek cover inks Cover price $0.35.

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First 40c cover-priced issue. Cover by Luis Dominguez. Featuring: 1 page intro story "Ghosts and the Supernatural" written by Murray Boltinoff and drawn by E.R. Cruz; 5 page story "The Haunted Undertaker!" drawn by Bill Draut; 4 page story "The Specter from 1 Million B.C.!" drawn by Ken Landgraf and Danny Bulanadi; 7 page story "The Ghost Nobody Knew" drawn by Jim Craig; 1 page text story "The 24-Hour Ghost" by Murray Boltinoff. Cover price $0.40.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover by Luis Dominguez. Featuring: 1 page intro story "Ghosts and the Supernatural" written by Murray Boltinoff and drawn by E.R. Cruz; 5 page story "The Haunted Undertaker!" drawn by Bill Draut; 4 page story "The Specter from 1 Million B.C.!" drawn by Ken Landgraf and Danny Bulanadi; 7 page story "The Ghost Nobody Knew" drawn by Jim Craig; 1 page text story "The 24-Hour Ghost" by Murray Boltinoff.

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $10.00

68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

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Add to cart Very Good $8.00

"Of Lizards, Great and Small!" Part 1 of 8. Guest-starring Hank Pym (Giant Man) and the Wasp. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Dan Green. This issue begins the most offbeat epic in Godzilla's history. Tired of getting his butt kicked by the giant lizard, S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Dum-Dum Dugan calls in the Avengers for some much needed help. Using Pym Particles, they shrink the mighty leviathan down to a manageable size. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Of Lizards, Great and Small!" Part 1 of 8. Guest-starring Hank Pym (Giant Man) and the Wasp. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Dan Green. This issue begins the most offbeat epic in Godzilla's history. Tired of getting his butt kicked by the giant lizard, S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Dum-Dum Dugan calls in the Avengers for some much needed help. Using Pym Particles, they shrink the mighty leviathan down to a manageable size. Cover price $0.35.

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Add to cart Very Good $3.49

Add to cart Very Good $3.49

"Dark Things Cannot Stand the Light." Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring GA Green Lantern (Alan Scott). Green Lantern and Green Arrow enlist Earth 2's Green Lantern in finding the mystical Starheart. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Mike Grell. Cover price $0.40.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Dark Things Cannot Stand the Light." Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring GA Green Lantern (Alan Scott). Green Lantern and Green Arrow enlist Earth 2's Green Lantern in finding the mystical Starheart. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Mike Grell.

Anthology comic book with scary and suspenseful stories. Cover art by Tom Sutton. Hounded to Death, pencils by Charles Nicholas and Tom Sutton (one panel), inks by Vince Alascia and Tom Sutton (one panel); story hosted by Baron Weirwulf. Along Came a Spider and..., art by Steve Ditko. Udanga's Curse, art by Tom Sutton; Myron Bliss tries to drive Udanga off the island. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $18.00 View scan

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Jo Ellen Trilling cover, Rich Corben and Moebius art December 1978, issue 21. Dubbed "The adult illustrated fantasy magazine," Heavy Metal also publishes tales of horror, science fiction, and adventure. This 21st issue includes the following stories: New Tales of the Arabian Nights, Sinbad in the Land of Jinn by Richard Corben and Jan Strnad; Hit Man by Moebius; Exquisite Corpses by Phil Trumbo; The Sign by Alfredo Alcala and Lawrence Shell; Orion by Gray Morrow; Exterminator by Bilal; Gail by Philippe Druillet; Off-Season by Zha and Claveloux; Tarot by Paul Kirchner; The Garage by Moebius; Colored Lights by Ben Katchor; So Beautiful and So Dangerous by Angus McKie; and Development of an Intergalactic Corporation by Bob Aull. Cover by Peter A. Jones. Back cover by Michael Kaluta. Cover price $1.50.

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Issue 40 - December, 1978. Truman Capote with Andy Warhol photo cover by Mick Rock. Magazine devoted to a marijuana based counter-culture. Holiday Double Issue featuring: "Interview: Peter Beard" by Gabrielle Schang, "Johnny Bob's Logging Camp Saga", by Johnny Bob, "Nomad: Ich Bin Ein Berliner", by Victor Bockris, "Young, American and Ripped on Acid" by Michael Hollingshead, an opinions page by Truman Capote, "The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers" by Gilbert Shelton, and much more. 8-in. x 11-in., 170 pages, B&W and partial color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.00.

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Cover by Warren Kremer. Harvey's mischievous little devil is not as famous as their friendly ghost, but his design became a permanent part of pop culture. Hot Stuff explores the perplexing mystery of why the King won't stop laughing. When a devil gang takes over the forest, Hot Stuff knows the solution: snow. The Never-Ending Laugh Mystery; The Heavyweight Chump; Crazy with the Heat!; Cool Stuff. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 32 pages, PC/PB&W.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 32 pages, PC/PB&W.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 32 pages, PC/PB&W.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 32 pages, PC/PB&W.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 32 pages, PC/PB&W.

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Cover by Mike Kaluta. Featuring: 1 page story "Intro page" drawn by Romeo Tanghal; 6 page story "Is There A Vengeance After Death?" written by Robert Ingersoll and drawn by Johnny Craig; 1 page Cain's Game Room story by Dave Manak; 9 page story "Exchange of Innocence" written by David Michelinie (as Barry Jameson) and drawn by James Pak. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

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# on cover: 90183-812. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart Fine $8.40

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Whitman edition. Cover price $0.35.

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"Niagara Nightmare!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Lubbgers and Ricardo Villamonte. Cover by Bob Lubbers and Bob McLeod. The Fly performs the most daring, death-defying feat yet when he tries to save the life of a disabled child going over the Niagara Falls. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart Very Good $6.00

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Niagara Nightmare!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Lubbgers and Ricardo Villamonte. Cover by Bob Lubbers and Bob McLeod. The Fly performs the most daring, death-defying feat yet when he tries to save the life of a disabled child going over the Niagara Falls. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Photo-Finish!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Lubbers and Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Hall. Leading up to the Fly's latest death-defying stunt, every single trial run has failed. This would stop a normal man from even trying it, but not the Human Fly. Get ready for yet another amazing feat of ultimate human bravery and physical achievement. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 26, Issue 263 - December, 1978. Stories, games, and puzzles for children. Softcover, 5.5" x 7.5", 74 pages, B&W with some color. Cover price $0.95.

Add to cart Fine $4.70

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Add to cart Very Good $3.10

"The Harvester from Beyond!" Script by Elliot Maggin. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Bob Layton. Cover by Ron Wilson and Bob Layton. The Green Goliath leaps away from Gamma Base and lands in a cornfield in the Midwestern United States! The Hulk decides to take a break and eat some corn, however the local farmers take notice...and attack! Is that a good idea? The incredible one plows through the helpless farmers, but is then abducted by an alien spaceship! What a strange twist! The insect-shaped alien inside the spacecraft examines his large green prisoner...and is mystified by what he discovers. The Hulk of course is not happy! Where is this offbeat tale going? Cameo appearances by General Thunderbolt Ross, Doc Samson, and Dr. Karla Sofen. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Harvester from Beyond!" Doc Samson and Moonstone cameos. Story by E. Maggin. Art by Bob Layton and Bruce Patterson. When the Hulk is discovered in the crops of a farming community, the locals don't take too kindly of him helping himself to their turn out. Plus, the Hulk is abducted by aliens. Let's hope they don't break out the probes. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Prelude!" Doc Samson cameo. Story by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema and Mike Esposito. The Hulk befriends a misunderstood youth who attempts to sneak the Green Behemoth through the authority's roadblocks. But, once discovered you can guess what the Hulk does next. Smash! This story sets-up the events to come in Captain America #230 and Incredible Hulk #232. 32 pages. Letter page features letter from Kurt Busiek. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart FN 6.0 $7.70

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Whitman Variant. "The Harvester from Beyond!" Doc Samson and Moonstone cameos. Story by E. Maggin. Art by Bob Layton and Bruce Patterson. When the Hulk is discovered in the crops of a farming community, the locals don't take too kindly of him helping himself to their turn out. Plus, the Hulk is abducted by aliens. Let's hope they don't break out the probes. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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 - "Havoc on the Home Front!" Guest-starring the Liberty Legion. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Alan Kupperberg and Don Heck. The Whizzer knows a secret that could turn the tide of the war. But how can the Invaders catch a man that is faster than a speeding bullet when he doesn't want to be caught? 1st appearance of Iron Cross. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Part 1 of 3 - "Havoc on the Home Front!" Guest-starring the Liberty Legion. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Alan Kupperberg and Don Heck. The Whizzer knows a secret that could turn the tide of the war. But how can the Invaders catch a man that is faster than a speeding bullet when he doesn't want to be caught? 1st appearance of Iron Cross. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Part 1 of 3 - "Havoc on the Home Front!" Guest-starring the Liberty Legion. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Alan Kupperberg and Don Heck. The Whizzer knows a secret that could turn the tide of the war. But how can the Invaders catch a man that is faster than a speeding bullet when he doesn't want to be caught? 1st appearance of Iron Cross. 32 pages, FC

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Add to cart CGC 9.6 $66.00 View scans Paper: White Label #4407428010 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

"The Spy Who Killed Me!" Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob McLeod. After the tumultuous events of last issue, the last thing Tony Stark needs is a spy at Stark International! Or perhaps more specifically...a Spymaster! But the armored avenger's plan for R&R is shattered when Spymaster assassinates the Tony Stark LMD! In quick response Iron Man chases the Spymaster across S.I.'s Long Island headquarters and finally catches him near the airfield! Will Shell-Head show his adversary who is the true master? First appearance of Bethany Cabe. Cameo appearance by Nick Fury. (Note: The golden avenger previously clashed with the Spymaster in Iron Man 35-36.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Spy who Killed Me!" Story by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Bob Layton. Tony Stark has just been assassinated by the Spymaster. Now, you know this is only going to brass-off ole Shell-Head. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $7.20

Whitman Variant. "The Spy who Killed Me!" Story by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Bob Layton. Tony Stark has just been assassinated by the Spymaster. Now, you know this is only going to brass-off ole Shell-Head. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

December 1978. 60 Pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

"Master Assassin of Mars, Part 4: The Valiant Die But Once." John Carter and Garathon battle a plethora of Plothians. Dejah Thoris seemingly chooses Chan Tomar over her beloved Carter. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Ernie Colon, inks by Frank Springer. Cover by Colon and Rudy Nebres. Cover price $0.35.

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"The Duke of Zarkania" - They swore to destroy each other, one brother for power -- the other for justice -- and both were out to kill...Jonah Hex! Characters: Jonah Hex; Liucien Veston [Jacques Lefevre]; Derek; Mr. Manson; Grand Duke Ivan Veston; Ferdnand; Nicol. Written by Michael Fleisher, with art by Vicente Alcazar. Cover by Luis Dominguez. Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $3.50 View scan

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Duke of Zarkania" - They swore to destroy each other, one brother for power -- the other for justice -- and both were out to kill...Jonah Hex! Characters: Jonah Hex; Liucien Veston [Jacques Lefevre]; Derek; Mr. Manson; Grand Duke Ivan Veston; Ferdnand; Nicol. Written by Michael Fleisher, with art by Vicente Alcazar. Cover by Luis Dominguez. Cover price $0.50.