Comic books November 1977

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Part 1 of 2 - "Castle in the Clouds!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Lee Elias and Don Perlin. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Joe Sinnott. A rich man enlist the help of the Human Fly to rescue his daughter that has been kidnapped. But the Fly soon discovers that there is more to this caper than meets the eye. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The Human Fly #3-4 are some of the first comic books I can remember reading as a child. Though the Fly didn't last, my passion for comics has lasted my entire life. – Odinson. Lone Star Comics Archivist.   Cover price $0.35.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Part 1 of 2 - "Castle in the Clouds!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Lee Elias and Don Perlin. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Joe Sinnott. A rich man enlist the help of the Human Fly to rescue his daughter that has been kidnapped. But the Fly soon discovers that there is more to this caper than meets the eye. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The Human Fly #3-4 are some of the first comic books I can remember reading as a child. Though the Fly didn't last, my passion for comics has lasted my entire life. – Odinson. Lone Star Comics Archivist.

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Volume 25, Issue 252 - November, 1977. Stories, games, and puzzles for children. Softcover, 5.5" x 7.5", 74 pages, B&W with some color. Cover price $0.95.

#17 of I Notturni—Nuova Serie. Italian language horror digest featuring comic strip story and art. "Il Golem". Softcover squarebound, 5-in. x 7-in., 226 pages, black and white. Mature Readers.

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First 35-cent issue. Cover by Jim Starlin. "The Circus of Lost Souls!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Ernie Chan (finished art), inks by Ernie Chan; After waking up on a deserted beach, Hulk searches for food and finds a circus wagon; He approaches it but is attacked by its occupants; When they discover the Hulk's monstrous looks, they bound in friendship with the giant; They look different too: a very tall and skinny man, a very fat lady, a dwarf, a man with fur in his face and a beautiful siren called Meriam; Hulk decides to stay with his new friends; But during the trip they are attacked by the Circus of Crime commanded by the Ringmaster; The magician defeats the Hulk with hypnosis and locks everyone in cells; Hulk frees from the trance by thinking of Meriam and defeats the villains. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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Whitman Variant. First 35-cent issue. Cover by Jim Starlin. "The Circus of Lost Souls!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Ernie Chan (finished art), inks by Ernie Chan; After waking up on a deserted beach, Hulk searches for food and finds a circus wagon; He approaches it but is attacked by its occupants; When they discover the Hulk's monstrous looks, they bound in friendship with the giant; They look different too: a very tall and skinny man, a very fat lady, a dwarf, a man with fur in his face and a beautiful siren called Meriam; Hulk decides to stay with his new friends; But during the trip they are attacked by the Circus of Crime commanded by the Ringmaster; The magician defeats the Hulk with hypnosis and locks everyone in cells; Hulk frees from the trance by thinking of Meriam and defeats the villains. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

1978 - Includes Activity games, a crossword puzzles, comic book and prose short stories. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, PC/PB&W.

Volume 55, Issue 11 - November, 1977. 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 $0.60.

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"The Fire that Died!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Jim Mooney and Frank Springer. Revealed for the first time ever – the untold origin of Toro! Plus, from the past comes the lovely, lethal Asbestos Lady. Cover price $0.35.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "The Fire that Died!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Jim Mooney and Frank Springer. Revealed for the first time ever – the untold origin of Toro! Plus, from the past comes the lovely, lethal Asbestos Lady.

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"Triad!" Part 2 of 5. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Frank Giacoia. The golden avenger is reeling after Midas' stunning takeover of Stark International last issue! Fortunately, Tony has the loving arms of Madame Masque to help him regain his bearings! But someone else wants the comforting arms of Whitney Frost too! In a surprising development, SHEILD agent Jasper Sitwell attacks Shell-Head at the Stark family home! But Iron Man doesn't want to waste time with the love-struck agent, he wants to get his company back! Perhaps Madame Masque can sooth the situation! Cameo appearances by Michael O'Brien, Marianne Rodgers, and Jack of Hearts. Flashback cameos by Spymaster and the Minotaur. First 35¢ issue. (Note: This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Cupcakes featuring Spider-Man and Mary Jane Watson.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Triad!" Part 2 of 5. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Frank Giacoia. The golden avenger is reeling after Midas' stunning takeover of Stark International last issue! Fortunately, Tony has the loving arms of Madame Masque to help him regain his bearings! But someone else wants the comforting arms of Whitney Frost too! In a surprising development, SHEILD agent Jasper Sitwell attacks Shell-Head at the Stark family home! But Iron Man doesn't want to waste time with the love-struck agent, he wants to get his company back! Perhaps Madame Masque can sooth the situation! Cameo appearances by Michael O'Brien, Marianne Rodgers, and Jack of Hearts. Flashback cameos by Spymaster and the Minotaur. (Note: This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Cupcakes featuring Spider-Man and Mary Jane Watson.) 32 pages.

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Whitman Variant. "Triad!" Part 2 of 5. Jack of Hearts cameo. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Midas is in control of Stark International and Iron Man will do anything to get back control of his company. At least he'll have the inviting arms Madame Masque to comfort him. That is until S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Jasper Sitwell shows up. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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"Feel the Fangs of the Serpent King." A sorcerer named Serpenhotep awakens, possesses Rick Mason's body, and goes after Isis. Script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Mike Vosburg, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Shazam guest stars. Cover by Vosburg and Vince Colletta. Cover price $0.35.

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November 1977 - 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.

Vintage men's interest magazine heavily focused on articles, short fiction stories, adult humor comics, and nude pin-up photography .8" x 10.5", 72 pages, mostly B&W with some color pages. -MATURE READERS-

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"Air Pirates of Mars, Part 6: Hell in Helium." While fighting to save the Incubation Chambers, John Carter is attacked by a mob of Barsoom citizens. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Rudy Messina. Cover by Kane. Cover price $0.35.

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"The Lawman" is written by Michael Fleisher, with art by Ernie Chan and Noly Panaligan. Cover by Ernie Chan. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Stan Goldberg. "Footnote," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead remains adamant about remaining bare foot in the face of society scorn. Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "A Tall Tale" half-page Li'l Jinx's Pal, Gigi story by Joe Edwards. "Uniform of the Day," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead is geeked to be an usher at his cousin Joe's wedding, until he learns he has to wear a tuxedo. "Ducking the Issue," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Hearing that Jughead is making money by carving decoys out of wood and then selling them, Moose tries his hand at it. Jug-Scary Phobias Puzzle activity page by Joe Edwards. "Ticked Off," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Mr. Lodge gives Jughead an antique clock that no longer works. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jack Abel. Crisis in Triplicate!, script by Paul Levitz and Martin Pasko, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Frank McLaughlin; As all three teams recover the three items, and the three demons are restored, changes have happened between the demons while imprisoned over a 1000 yrs: One wants to be peaceful, while another wants to rule everything, and the other just wants to restore the entire Earth-1 universe back to how it was before they were first captured. Eventually, the JLA/JSA/Legion teams defeat all three demons and Mordru, and go their separate ways. 52 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Catnip Connection." Script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Alfredo Alcala. Cover by Al Milgrom. While searching for Ben Boxer, Kamandi and Spirit run across a catnip smuggler and a giant, talking brain. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr. "Breaking Point," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Lodge warns Veronica not to be so abusive toward Archie; But when she acts conciliatory towards him, he thinks she doesn't love him anymore. Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "Fast Friends"; Betty and Veronica inform Archie that if he doesn't end his feud with Reggie, he can forget ever dating them. "Joker's Wild," script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley pranks Jinx; Jinx pays him back with compounded interest. Mr. Weatherbee's Maze. "The Wet Look," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Reggie keeps hitting Archie with wet towels and Archie, striking back wildly, keeps hitting everyone but Reggie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

"The Varmint"; Betty dresses up as a cowgirl. "Field Day," pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Marty Epp; Midge stops going steady with Moose; After seeing Midge date Reggie without repercussions, Archie decides it's time to see less of Veronica and start playing the field. "Compassion," script by Tom Ruth, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead finally sticks up for Big Ethel when he hears her being insulted and mocked by a bunch of strangers. "Caught In The Middle," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Bingo and Samantha break up, to the approval of their fathers, but their mothers decide to get them back together again. "Which Witch Is Right?", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Gus LeMoine, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Suspecting that Sabrina is a witch, Reggie tries to trap her into admitting it by asking her to define "witch." "Sneak, Squeak, and Creek," script and pencils by Bob Bolling; Archie saves his parents from car theives. "Daddy's Girl!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Josie accuses her father of raising her as a tomboy because he always wanted a boy. "Cover Girl!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; It's such a scorching hot day that the boys don't pay any attention to Josie and Pepper. "Strings Attached," pencils by Samm Schwartz; Veronica has Archie wrapped around her little finger. "Scent of Success," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey; Archie discovers that Cricket O'Dell doesn't only have the power to smell money, but to trace the scent of anyone who is rich. Jughead Jones Comic Digest ad. Plus puzzles, other stories, and more. 164 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

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Multi-part adventure stories: Archie, Chuck and Dilton investigate a supposedly haunted house and find a glove for a six-fingered hand. Stories and art by Frank Doyle, Stan Goldberg, and Jon D'Agostino, plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 32 pages. Cover by Goldberg. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover pencils by Dexter Taylor. "The Shark Monster," script and pencils by Dexter Taylor, inks by Rudy Lapick; Little Archie is making a shark attack movie. "So Spoiled" Hostess Cup Cakes ad with Josie. "The Bore of the Crowd," script and art by Joe Edwards; Mort's biggest problem is he bores other people. "The Day the King Was Crowned," pencils by Dexter Taylor; Mr. Lodge takes the kids to the tiny European country of Valhalla for the coronation of their new king. Picnic Puzzle activity page. "Dear Diary," pencils by Dexter Taylor; Little Betty kisses Little Archie so she will have something to write in her diary. "Get Happy," script and art by Dexter Taylor; Little Sabrina casts a spell to make everybody changes personalities. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Published by Charles Brown, Locus is a fanzine that reports on science fiction and fantasy writing. Issue #206 includes: California Science Fiction conventions report; 1977 World Fantasy Award Winners; Dennis Wheatley obituary; book reviews; Octocon and Fantasycon photos; On Writing column by Algis Budrys; and science fiction books for October. 20 pgs. Nov, 1977. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "The Boy Who Was Different," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; No one can quite put their finger on exactly how Joey (a cyclops) is different from everyone else. Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "Transistor Mister," script by George Gladir; An inventor offers to provide bionic policemen to an understaffed police force, but he turns out to be a robber, whose creations won't stop him. Mad House Quizzles; five riddles. "Monsters in the News"; Description of life with various monsters in Transylvania. "A Madhouse Look at Bugs," script and art by Dexter Taylor; Insect life is just like ours. "Transylvania Triumph," script by George Gladir, art by Chic Stone; The vampire Dracks are in dire financial straits until their nephew Bogar comes back from school in America with an idea to turn their castle into a tourist attraction. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Volume 53, Issue 5 - November 1977. Cover by David Hardy. Fantasy and science fiction stories by Charles L. Harness, George Alec Effinger, Barry N. Malzberg, Bill Pronzini, Elizabeth A. Lynn, L. Sprague De Camp, Edward Wellen, Jeffery Bullock, and Richard Frede. 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 162 pages, B&W Cover price $1.00.

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Cover by Ernie Chan. Short Wilkie Collins biography. "The Moonstone," script by Don McGregor (adaptation), art by Dino Castrillo; A huge diamond is stolen from an Indian shrine, spurring Sergeant Cuff into action; Also stars hilarious house steward Gabriel Betteridge, a lovesick housemaid, and a mysterious band of Indian jugglers. Wilkie Collins pinup by John Romita, Jr. Adapted from the Wilkie Collins novel "The Moonstone" (1868). 52 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. Cover by Ernie Chan. Short Wilkie Collins biography. "The Moonstone," script by Don McGregor (adaptation), art by Dino Castrillo; A huge diamond is stolen from an Indian shrine, spurring Sergeant Cuff into action; Also stars hilarious house steward Gabriel Betteridge, a lovesick housemaid, and a mysterious band of Indian jugglers. Wilkie Collins pinup by John Romita, Jr. Adapted from the Wilkie Collins novel "The Moonstone" (1868). 52 pgs., full color.

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Magazine series devoted to indexing Marvel Comics Series with synopsis of each title, and info (picture of cover, date, story title, art & writing credits, character appearances and other comments) on each issue of the series. Also Includes a list of crossover appearances. Tim Conrad cover. THIS ISSUE covers THOR. Synopsis of The Mighty Thor and other gods. Notes on The Journey into Mystery # 83-125. Thor # 126-266, & Annuals #s 1-6, Giant-Size Thor # 1, & Tales of Asgard # 1. Personnel & Major Character cross reference indexes. Cover price $4.50.

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Material Originally Presented in Marvel Boy (1950) #1 and Astonishing (1951) #5 - Starring Marvel Boy. In the dawning days of the 1950s, there came from beyond the heavens a mighty youth. Possessing astonishing strength and speed, and imbued with a mental awareness far beyond that of normal men, he strode the Earth - a fighting crusader of justice! His name is MARVEL BOY! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

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Whitman Variant. Material Originally Presented in Marvel Boy (1950) #1 and Astonishing (1951) #5 - Starring Marvel Boy. In the dawning days of the 1950s, there came from beyond the heavens a mighty youth. Possessing astonishing strength and speed, and imbued with a mental awareness far beyond that of normal men, he strode the Earth - a fighting crusader of justice! His name is MARVEL BOY! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

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Originally presented in Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #114 - "At Last I Will Have My Revenge!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by Herb Trimpe and Dan Adkins. The Hulk is caught between the might of Sandman and the power of the Mandarin, with Betty's life hanging in the balance! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.30.

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Reprints Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #106. Dr. Curtis Connors (the Lizard) in "Squash! Goes the Spider!" Characters: Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Professor Smythe (villain); Spider-Slayer (villain); Curt Connors; J. Jonah Jameson; Robbie Robertson; Randy Robertson; Harry Osborn; Mary Jane Watson; Gwen Stacy; Flash Thompson. Script by Stan Lee, with art and cover by John Romita, Sr. and Frank Giacoia. Cover price $0.35.

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Whitman Variant. Reprints Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #106. Dr. Curtis Connors (the Lizard) in "Squash! Goes the Spider!" Characters: Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Professor Smythe (villain); Spider-Slayer (villain); Curt Connors; J. Jonah Jameson; Robbie Robertson; Randy Robertson; Harry Osborn; Mary Jane Watson; Gwen Stacy; Flash Thompson. Script by Stan Lee, with art and cover by John Romita, Sr. and Frank Giacoia. Cover price $0.35.

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"Night of the Dragon" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Iron Fist. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Frank Giacoia. While Peter Parker is inside the Rand House shooting a photo-spread for the Daily Bugle, Danny Rand receives a written challenge from the Steel Serpent for a duel to the death! When Iron Fist abruptly cancels the photo shoot, Peter becomes suspicious that something is wrong. Meanwhile Misty Knight, who is currently working undercover, learns from Bushmaster that the site of the showdown is Inwood Park. And amidst the gentle trees overlooking the Hudson River, Iron Fist and the powerful Steel Serpent wage a savage fight for survival! Unfortunately though, the battle goes poorly for the Living Weapon. Will Spider-Man and Misty Knight arrive at the park in time to help him...or mourn him? First 35¢ issue. (Notes: This story bridges the gap between Iron Fist 15 (published in September 1977) and Power Man 48 (published in December 1977). This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 197 and 198. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Mike Barr.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Night of the Dragon" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Iron Fist. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Frank Giacoia. While Peter Parker is inside the Rand House shooting a photo-spread for the Daily Bugle, Danny Rand receives a written challenge from the Steel Serpent for a duel to the death! When Iron Fist abruptly cancels the photo shoot, Peter becomes suspicious that something is wrong. Meanwhile Misty Knight, who is currently working undercover, learns from Bushmaster that the site of the showdown is Inwood Park. And amidst the gentle trees overlooking the Hudson River, Iron Fist and the powerful Steel Serpent wage a savage fight for survival! Unfortunately though, the battle goes poorly for the Living Weapon. Will Spider-Man and Misty Knight arrive at the park in time to help him...or mourn him? First 35¢ issue. (Notes: This story bridges the gap between Iron Fist 15 (published in September 1977) and Power Man 48 (published in December 1977). This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 197 and 198. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Mike Barr.) 32 pages