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Comic books July 1981

  • Issue #232
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 232
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    "Back to the Basics!" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. A new era begins for the Fantastic Four as John Byrne starts his 5-year stint as writer and artist for the series. However, the new era kicks off with an old villain...Diablo! The Master of Alchemy cooks up four creatures of earth, wind, water, and fire to battle the FF! Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange and Frankie Raye. (Notes: John Byrne inks this issue under the pseudonym (or anagram) Bjorn Heyn. Diablo appears next in Iron Man 159.) 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

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    $43 Fantastic Four #232 Frankie Raye 1st ELEMENTALS OF DOOM 1st Full BYRNE CGC 9.2

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  • Issue #232MJ
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 232MJ

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    Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #232UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "Back to the Basics!" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. A new era begins for the Fantastic Four as John Byrne starts his 5-year stint as writer and artist for the series. However, the new era kicks off with an old villain...Diablo! The Master of Alchemy cooks up four creatures of earth, wind, water, and fire to battle the FF! Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange and Frankie Raye. (Notes: John Byrne inks this issue under the pseudonym (or anagram) Bjorn Heyn. Diablo appears next in Iron Man 159.) 32 pages

  • Issue #93

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  • Issue #38
    Fantasy Newsletter (1978) fanzine 38
  • Vol. 34 #7
    Fate (1948-Present Clark Publishing) Digest/Magazine Vol. 34 #7

    Volume 34 - Number 7, July 1981. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. Articles and Stories. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos). Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #157
    Fightin' Marines (1951 St. John/Charlton) 157

    Cover by Bill Montes and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, Enio Legisamon, and Joe Gill. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Marine Braun goes on a desperate mission behind enemy lines under cover of darkness in Korea. Another look at rising public sentiment against the Vietnam War, as an embedded journalist with Charlie Company has an antagonistic relationship with the soldiers, until an enemy attack puts things in perspective. A document of its moment. In another Vietnam story, Marine reinforcements find the enemy is waiting for them in the jungle. Asian-American Gerry enlists in the Marines during World War II. The War Criminals; I'm Japanese; Bug-Out. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Vol. 32 #6
    Films in Review (1950-1997 National Board of Review of Motion Pictures, Inc.) Vol. 32 #6

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    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 $1.75.

  • Issue #299
    Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 299
    Published Jul 1981 by DC.

    Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dick Giordano. A Stab in the Black, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Bob Smith; Flash forms a shaky partnership with Shade; Rainbow Raider guest-stars. The Robbery, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Dennis Jensen; A common man commits a crime that he thinks will be under Firestorm's radar. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #299MJ
    Flash (1959 1st Series DC) Mark Jewelers 299MJ

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    Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Flash forms a shaky partnership with Shade in "A Stab in the Black!" Rainbow Raider guest-stars. Script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Bob Smith. A common man commits a crime that he thinks will be under Firestorm's radar in "The Robbery." Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Dennis Jensen. Cover art by Infantino and Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #299UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dick Giordano. A Stab in the Black, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Bob Smith; Flash forms a shaky partnership with Shade; Rainbow Raider guest-stars. The Robbery, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Dennis Jensen; A common man commits a crime that he thinks will be under Firestorm's radar. 36 Pages, Full Color.

  • Issue #30B
    Flash Gordon (1966 Whitman) 30B

    Whitman edition. # on cover is 90148-107. This is a reissue and more common. Painted cover by Chuck Liese. Stories by John Warner. Art by Gene Fawcette and Carlos Garzon. The continuing adventures of Flash Gordon, Dale Arden and Dr. Zarkov on the planet Mongo. This issue features art by Carlos Garzon, longtime assistant to EC legend Al Williamson. Continuing their exploration of Mongo's Cave Kingdom, Flash and Dale encounter a city on the sea and a subterranean monster. Flash tries to help the people of the cave kingdom rebel against the rule of the tyrannical king Requin. Great shark cover painted by Chuck Liese. Publication of this variant was delayed due to a change in the release date of the 1980 Flash Gordon film. Troubled Waters. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #198107

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  • Issue #21
    Fun with Basky and Robin (1979 Promotional) 21

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  • Issue #34

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    Featuring - The Micronauts, Whacker's World, Map of the Microverse, Star Trek, Captain Marvel, and Origin of the Inhumans. Magazine stapled, 8-in x 11-in, 48 Pages, B&W.

  • Issue #35
    Future Tense (UK 1980-1982 Marvel UK) 35

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    14p cover price. Featuring - Rom the Spaceknight, The Micronauts, and Conan the Barbarian. Magazine stapled, 8-in x 11-in, 48 Pages, B&W.

  • Vol. 9 #7

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  • Issue #57
    Ghost Manor (1971 Charlton) 2nd Series 57

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    Cover art by Steve Ditko. The Way Of The Werewolf, art by Pete Morisi; Melanie sees a Werewolf during Mardi Gras. The Monsters Ride At Night, art by Steve Ditko; A demon-worshipping biker gang terrorizes a small town. Bridal Night, art by Wally Wood; Count Von Roehmer's new wife is more than he can handle. The Hideout!, script and art by Wayne Howard; Crooks try to scare off prospective buyers. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #58
    Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 58

    "Evil is the Enforcer!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz and Alan Weiss. Johnny Blaze and Flagg Fargo once again duel to see who is the best stunt man int he world, but the notorious Enforcer has plans of his own... 32 pages, FC. Spider-Man stars in Hostess ad "Spider-Man vs. the Human Computer!" Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #58MJ
    Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 58MJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Evil is the Enforcer!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Perlin and Esposito. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #58UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "Evil is the Enforcer!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz and Alan Weiss. Johnny Blaze and Flagg Fargo once again duel to see who is the best stunt man int he world, but the notorious Enforcer has pnas of his own... 32 pages, FC. Spider-Man stars in Hostess ad "Spider-Man vs. the Human Computer!"

  • Issue #102MJ
    Ghosts (1971) Mark Jewelers 102MJ

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  • Issue #102
    Ghosts (1971-1982 DC) 102
    Published Jul 1981 by DC.

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    Cover by Rich Buckler & Dick Giordano. Featuring: 1 page intro story "The Files of Dr. Geist" written by Paul Kupperberg and drawn by Howard Bender & Rodin Rodriguez; 9 page story "One Last Kiss" written by Joe Gill and drawn by Tony DeZuniga; 1 page The Files of Dr. Geist text story "Specter in Silver"; 7 page story "The Truth According to Nina" written by Tamsyn O'Flynn and drawn by Ric Estrada; 8 page Dr. 13 Ghost-Breaker story "The Fine Art of Haunting" written by Paul Kupperberg and drawn by Howard Bender & Rodin Rodriguez. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #102UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover by Rich Buckler & Dick Giordano. Featuring: 1 page intro story "The Files of Dr. Geist" written by Paul Kupperberg and drawn by Howard Bender & Rodin Rodriguez; 9 page story "One Last Kiss" written by Joe Gill and drawn by Tony DeZuniga; 1 page The Files of Dr. Geist text story "Specter in Silver"; 7 page story "The Truth According to Nina" written by Tamsyn O'Flynn and drawn by Ric Estrada; 8 page Dr. 13 Ghost-Breaker story "The Fine Art of Haunting" written by Paul Kupperberg and drawn by Howard Bender & Rodin Rodriguez.

  • Issue #231
    GI Combat (1952) 231
    Published Jul 1981 by DC.

    52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #142
    Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 142

    "The Omega Men." Green Lantern battles the Citadel, who are invading Earth. Prior to that, GL and Carol Ferris learn (from Kalista) the origin of the Omega Men, who make their second appearance. Script by Marv Wolfman, art by Joe Staton. Cover by George Pérez. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #142MJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #142UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. "The Omega Men." Green Lantern battles the Citadel, who are invading Earth. Prior to that, GL and Carol Ferris learn (from Kalista) the origin of the Omega Men, who make their second appearance. Script by Marv Wolfman, art by Joe Staton. Cover by George Pérez.

  • Issue #67
    Gunfighters (1966 Charlton) 67

    Cover by John Severin. Stories and art by Jack Keller, Dick Giordano, Pete Morisi, .and Tony Tallarico. A showcase for popular Western heroes and movie cowboys. Kid Montana faces Geronimo himself, and must use his own Apache background to survive. Plus a history of the Gold Rush, part of Kid Montana's "Old West Scrapbook." And short scenes from the lives of Old West lawmen Pat Garrett, Bucky O'Neill and Wyatt Earp. Kid Montana: Geronimo's Attack; Wild Bill Hickok: Blast Out; Three Sheriffs in One; Cheyenne Kid: A Nice Peaceful Town. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #56
    Haunted (1971 Charlton) 56

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    Anthology comic book with scary and suspenseful stories. Cover art by Steve Ditko. The Source, art by Frank Bolle; Thomas Willett has a creature living in his basement. Subway Stop, script and art by Tom Sutton; Harry Ott gets off at the wrong subway stop and his role in life is revealed. The Shaman--Baron Weirwulf's Haunted Library, art by Steve Ditko; Ben Colbert is possessed by the ghost of Tjami to gain revenge. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

  • Vol. 35 #4

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    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+.

  • Vol. 5 #4
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    The adult illustrated fantasy magazine. Cover art by Chris Moore. Advertisement for Jeffrey Jones' book Yesterday's Lily. Advertisement for the Heavy Metal Movie. The Richard Corben Interview. Bloodstar, script by Robert E. Howard (original story), John Pocsik (adaptation), and John Jakes (adaptation), art by Richard Corben. Tex Arcana (Part 5), script and art by John Findley. The Blue Air Compressor text story, script by Stephen King, art by Walter Simonson. Firaz, script by Philippe Druillet, art by Monsieur Picotto. Outland, script by Peter Hyams (original story) and Jim Steranko (adaptation), art by Jim Steranko. The Immortals' Fete, script and art by Enki Bilal. Paradise, script and art by Vicente Alcazar. Whoodoo The Voodoo?, script and art by Philippe Cazaumayou. Dax Prometheus (Part 3) starring Cody Starbuck, script and art by Howard Chaykin. July, 1981, issue 52. 100 pgs. Cover price $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #1-1ST
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    1st printing. From the publisher's description: "Here's a behind the scenes tour of the animation film business, with a text by Carl Macek, with hundreds of illustrations, including preproduction sketches, and scenes and sequences that were cut from the final version of the movie." Softcover. 7.5" x 9.25". 128 pages. Color. Cover price $9.95.

  • Issue #71
    High Times (1974 Trans-High Corporation) Magazine 71

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  • Issue #161
    Hot Stuff (1957 Harvey) 161
  • Issue #294
    House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 294

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    Cover by Mike Kaluta. Featuring: 1 page House of Mystery introduction written by Karen Berger and drawn by Joe Brozowski & Adrian Gonzales; 8 page story "The Darkness!" written by Gerry Conway and drawn by Carmine Infantino & John Beatty; 8 page story "Old Haunts" written by Bruce Jones and drawn by Tom Yeates; 1 page Cain's Game Room filler drawn by Dave Manak; 7 page story "Congratulations, Mr Bates -- It's a Warlock!" written by Paul Kupperberg and drawn by George Tuska & Tony DeZuniga. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #294MJ
    House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 294MJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Michael Kaluta cover. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #261
    Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 261

    "Encounter on Easter Island!" Avengers cameo. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Cover by Frank Miller. As the Hulk washes ashore to the mysterious Easter Island he soon learns that he is not alone. The powerful villain the Absorbing Man has also taken refuge here. Reeling from his last battle with the Avengers (Avengers (1st Series) #184), Crusher Creel, his psyche fragmented, has withdrawn from the world of heroes. Now the Hulk has arrived and threatens his sanctuary. Creel must destroy the green goliath before he can alert the rest of THEM that he is still alive. Witness one of the most bizarre Hulk/Absorbing Man battles. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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    $70 The Incredible Hulk #261 (Marvel Comics) *Absorbing Man Appearance CGC 9.6

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  • Issue #261MJ
    Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 261MJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Frank Miller cover. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #261UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "Encounter on Easter Island!" Avengers cameo. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Cover by Frank Miller. As the Hulk washes ashore to the mysterious Easter Island he soon learns that he is not alone. The powerful villain the Absorbing Man has also taken refuge here. Reeling from his last battle with the Avengers (Avengers (1st Series) #184), Crusher Creel, his psyche fragmented, has withdrawn from the world of heroes. Now the Hulk has arrived and threatens his sanctuary. Creel must destroy the green goliath before he can alert the rest of THEM that he is still alive. Witness one of the most bizarre Hulk/Absorbing Man battles. 32 pages.

  • Issue #2

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  • Vol. 59 #7
    Inside Detective (1935-1995 MacFadden/Dell/Exposed/RGH) Vol. 59 #7

    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 $0.95.

  • Issue #148
    Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 148

    "Siege!" Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton. When a military coup in Central America endangers S.I. employees, the golden avenger rushes south of the border to save them! But to Shell-Head's surprise not everyone wants to be rescued! Is one of Tony's trusted employees playing both sides against the middle? Deceit is on full display in Costa Diablo! Cameo appearances by Captain America, Jarvis, and Jim Rhodes. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 28 featuring Superman and Spider-Man in a special Marvel/DC crossover.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #148MJ
    Iron Man (1968 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 148MJ

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  • Issue #148UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "Siege!" Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton. When a military coup in Central America endangers S.I. employees, the golden avenger rushes south of the border to save them! But to Shell-Head's surprise not everyone wants to be rescued! Is one of Tony's trusted employees playing both sides against the middle? Deceit is on full display in Costa Diablo! Cameo appearances by Captain America, Jarvis, and Jim Rhodes. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 28 featuring Superman and Spider-Man in a special Marvel/DC crossover.) 32 pages.

  • Issue #2
    Ismet (1981) 2

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    It's Alive! The Classic Cinema Saga of Frankenstein HC (1981 A. S. Barnes & Company) 1-1ST

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    1st printing.

    By Gregory William Mank.

    Its Alive! is a comprehensive and entertaining account of Universals classic Monster series. It reveals the studio politics, the shameless publicity gimmicks, and the sheer Hollywood madness that made the eight films of Universals Frankenstein saga the most successful and widely viewed horror films ever produced.

    Hardcover, 8 -in. x 11-in., 196 pages, B&W.

  • Issue #50
    Jonah Hex (1977 1st Series) 50

    Big 50th issue special! Full 25-page gut-gripping Hex saga: "The Hunter"! Featuring the first appearance of Emmylou Hartley. Written by Michael Fleisher, with art by Dick Ayers and Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Tony DeZuniga. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #50MJ
    Jonah Hex (1977 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 50MJ

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  • Issue #219

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