Comic books April 1972

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Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Jack Keller and others. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Shotgun Harker survives when his chopper is shot down, but seeking revenge on the enemy troops that shot him down is a crazy idea. Lt. Langley is a hospital ship's only hope during a WWII kamikaze attack. Korea has about finished Cpl. Dolman's resolve, until newly arrived Pfc. Turner gives him a kick in the pants. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: The Charley Trap!; The Last Days; Sam Spolo the Spy Smasher: Lost Face; Listen ta Me, Boot. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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 $0.90.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $24.50 View scan Water damage.

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DC 100 Page Super Spectacular DC-11. Cover art by Nick Cardy. Never-before-published Golden Age Flash story, The Tale of the Three Tokens, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Bernard Sachs; The Thinker steals a time machine and plans to use it to rob banks but is stopped by the Flash and the inventor of the time machine. Gauntlet of Super-Villains (from Flash 155), script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Gorilla Grodd uses his powers to switch bodies with a gorilla in the Central City zoo and from there he uses Flash's greatest foes to battle Flash until he can take control of Barry Allen's mind. Flash Facts! meteors, tornados, the flying speed of ducks, and tidal waves. The Wasp starring Quicksilver (from National Comics 67), art by Dan Zolnerowich. The Face Behind the Mask starring Kid Flash (from Flash 122), script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. The Modern Paul Bunyan! starring Johnny Quick (from Adventure 179), pencils by Paul Norris, inks by Sy Barry. The Flaming Doom! starring the Metal Men (from Showcase 37), script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. The Weather Wizard Blows Up A Storm!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. Two famous Flash covers, Showcase #4 and The Flash #155, reprinted on the inside back cover. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart Fine $6.00 Pedigree: John G. Fantucchio From the John G. Fantucchio collection, but comic does not include a certificate of authenticity.

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Jack Davis cover. Mort Drucker inside back cover. Photo history of films, with chapters devoted to Escapist Films, B Westerns, Musicals, Comedies, Horror Films, B Films, Serials, and Blockbusters. The chapter on serials includes comic strip panels from Flash Gordon and Secret Agent X-9 by Alex Raymond. Jack Davis cover. Mort Drucker inside back cover. Magazine format; black and white; 64 pages on newsprint with slick covers. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart Very Good $19.00 View scans Spine split 20%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Moderate.

Vintage magazine for the model airplane enthusiast, featuring articles, product reviews, tips and tricks for beginners, as well as blueprints to build your own models. 8" x 11", 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Cover by Don Perlin and Sal Gentile. Stories and art by Horacio Altuna, Don Sherwood, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. The 1970s brought relationship complexities to romance comics, along with some unique fashion and design choices. Beth's marriage to Ron is already in trouble at month seven - and then she spots lipstick on his collar. Rose isn't sure how to get Buck's attention. Laurie Ann moves to the city and plays the field, until her friends fix her up with Marc. Plus a pin-up of Partridge Family star Shirley Jones. Cover by future Marvel legend Don Perlin. Tall Dark and Dangerous; I Don't Love Him Anymore; Heartbreak Swinger; Use the Right Bait! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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Magazine of true stories of the American Frontier. Features illustrations and photos of the old west. B&W text. Color cover. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 72 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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Geronimo Jones wanders into a seaport and discovered that it has been invaded and taken over by pirates in an untitled story. Story and art credits: Unknown. Issue also has a one-page "Tenderfoot Sheriff in Busted Bonanza" text feature. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Wayne Howard, Charles Nicholas, and Vince Alascia. Weird butler Mr. Bones presents tales of spirits and the supernatural. A mysterious sailor tells the strange tale of an American and a Japanese fighter pilot stranded together on a remote Alaskan island during WWII, in a story with art (and cover) by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. Villagers battle the evil power of Kurka, the Sorceress of Gallows Hill. A ghost calls collect. A Winner's Curse; The Sorceress of Gallows Hill; Come Back...to Tlakluk; The Ghost Phone Call. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Anthology comic which features spooky and suspenseful stories relating to ghosts and other mysteries from the beyond. This issue reprints stories from issue number 12, "Journey's End," "The Marked Man," "The Thing in the Swamp," and "The Other Mr. Comstock." Issue also has "Newsworthy" one-page text feature. Story and art credits: Unknown. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Joe Staton, Joe Gill, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Pete Morisi and Pat Boyette. A horror anthology from Charlton that often featured work by Steve Ditko and other comics luminaries. An American GI in Vietnam is pursued by a swamp monster, in a story with art by E-Man co-creator Joe Staton. A ghost catches three vandals in the graveyard and forces them to clean up the mess. Igor gets on the wrong end of a werewolf. Cover by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. The Vandals; Monster in the Muck!; The Night of the Laughing Wolf; A Man Who Never Dies. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Crimson Claw!, script by Leo Dorfman, art by George Tuska; He was born to a fearsome fate, and he could only escape it if he learned the secret of the mysterious omen that haunted him! The Ghostly Cities of Gold!, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jerry Grandenetti. The Man Who Killed His Shadow, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. The Fanged Spectres of Kinshoro, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua]. Dark Africa holds many secrets--and the most dangerous are the powers of M'Timbu, the witch doctor of Kinshoro! The Legend of the Black Swan, art by Ramona Fradon. The Threshold of Nightmare House, script by Leo Dorfman, art by John Calnan. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Featuring: 13 page story "The Bet" drawn by Tony DeZuniga; 7 page reprint? story "The Eyes of Love" drawn by Tony Abruzzo and Sy Barry; 1 page text article "Hypnotize Yourself and Find Love"; 4 page story "Too Clumsy to Love" drawn by Art Saaf and Jack Abel; 6 page story "Wait Till Tomorrow" pencilled by John Rosenberger; 7 page reprint story "Tell Him Tonight" pencilled by Arthur Peddy; 1 page From Barbara Miles, with Love letters page. Cover price $0.25.

Photo cover. Cover price $0.15.

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Whitman edition. Photo cover. Cover price $0.15.

Whitman edition. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Don Perlin, and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running horror series eventually became the home of horror host Baron Weirwulf. Someone wants to kill aged, wealthy Hon Li, but he knows he's safe as long as he stays in his walled garden in San Francisco's Chinatown, in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. Brain surgeon Dr. Reimer fails in his scientific attempts to achieve immortality, so he switches to witchcraft, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Don Perlin. A ghost has some surprises for his greedy heirs, in a Ditko story that (as is often noted) has main characters who look exactly like Peter Parker, Norman Osborn and Harry Osborn. The Garden of 1,000 Delights; Let Us Work Together; This How It Is!; Spaceship to Freedom. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover inks by Vince Colletta. Stories by unknown. Art by George Tuska, Win Mortimer, Vince Colletta and unknown. Cathy falls in love with Brad but his prejudice toward black people nearly destroys their relationship in "A World Apart"! Plus: Phoebe works at an answering service and agrees to go on a date with a man she has only spoken with on the telephone in "Voice of Love"! Also: Jane wins a vacation at a dude ranch and takes her friend Ava along, but Ava attracts all the available men on the trip in the retitled reprint story "Bad Trip"! And: After dating for a year, Jim admits to Wendy that he doesn't want to get married, but it turns out that he hates being separated from her even more in the reprint story "Un-Happy Anniversary"! Plus: When Joy's boyfriend Steve takes a job in South America, she eventually falls out of love with him as she grows closer to Paul in the retitled reprint story "2 Men in My Life!" Also: Test Yourself page "Is He Too Old for You?"; 1-page text story "Love on the Sly"; and letters page Like It Is! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Part 14: Hitler's Revenge on Yugoslavia - Published in 96 weekly parts. Saddle-Stitched, 28 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.95.

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Published in 96 weekly parts. Saddle-Stitched, 28 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.95.

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Published in 96 weekly parts. Saddle-Stitched, 28 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.95.

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Published in 96 weekly parts. Saddle-Stitched, 28 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.95.

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Published in 96 weekly parts. Saddle-Stitched, 28 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.95.

Cover by Fernando Fernandez. Stories and art by Angel A. Fernandez, Ezra Jackson, and Larry Woromay. Legendary publisher Myron Fass presents another Eerie series, featuring tales of horror and the macabre. A man hopes his trunk of horrors will frighten his wealthy grandmother to death. The sadistic supervisor of an insane asylum meets a grim comeuppance. A sheriff wonders about all the people who have disappeared near the cabin of the kindly old Norris couple. Featuring altered reprints from Mysterious Adventures and other 1950s pre-Code comics. The Bloody Corpse; The Mad Ones; Feast for Vampires; The Ghoul; Torture Travelogue; Monster; Gravestone For Gratis. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $0.60.

Cover art by Michael W. Kaluta. "Put Your Trust in a Killer!", script by Steve Skeates, art by Adolfo Buylla; George Ringler is on death row for a murder he didn't commit. "Million-Dollar Magic," art by Bernard Baily; Caspar Creed uses his fortune to find a magical artifact to give him back his youth. One page of Cain's Game Room cartoons, art by Sergio Aragonés. "Hail the Conquering Aliens," art by Ruben Moreira; Returning home from a trip, Dan Welks is shocked to discover that his town has been taken over by alien invaders, but two surprise twists await him before the situation is resolved. "The Demon Within!", script by Joe Orlando (plot) and John Albano, art by Jim Aparo; A boy who has magical powers, repeatedly transforms himself in public into a gruesome monster, terrifying everyone; His family decides first to cure him and then to have him lobotomized. "A Tale of Vengeance!", script by John Albano, art by Sam Glanzman; Chet Yovac takes revenge on the owner of the coal mine that his father died within. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 8.0 $199.99 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White Label #4380767004 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Painted cover by Jack Sparling. "The Curse of Morby Castle," art by Jack Sparling; Lance Cauldan plans to scare his new wife to death, but his aide-de-camp has her own plans. "Divide and Murder," script and Steve Skeates, art by Jim Aparo; John isn't worried about being exposed for taking kickbacks because he can separate his spirit from his body and murder his accuser; But he doesn't count on his victim entering his body and filing a full confession the next time he vacates his form. Abel's Fables cartoon page by Sergio Aragonés. "The Tomb of Ramfis" hosted by Abel, art by John Prentice. 2-page The Day After Doomsday story, script by Len Wein, art by Jack Sparling; Adam and Gertrude find a flower, then a wall falls and crushes them. "Dead Man's Diary," art by Ralph Mayo; Conrad Crane enters J. B. Dales' employ as food-taster, but Crane intends that Dales die not from poisoning, but from starvation, as Crane's father did. "Domain of the Damned!", art by Jose Delbo; Dan Walker washes ashore a tropical island filled with people he thinks look like freaks; He successfully escapes, but not without a significant change to his own appearance. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

March-April 1972. Volume 21, No. 4 (Whole No. 159). Cover by Jack Gaughan. Science fiction stories by Harry Harrison, Colin Kapp, David Magil, David R. Bunch, Robert Bloch, Isaac Asimov. 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; black and white; 176 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart Very Good $11.00

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Add to cart CGC 5.5 $50.00 View scan Paper: Off white Label #4314905016 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin. Cry Hulk, Cry Havok!, script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin; Hulk escapes Project Greenskin and begins to hunt for Jarella; When he accidentally mistakes Lorna Dane and her green hair for his lost love, this puts him into conflict with her very powerful boyfriend, Havok, who handily beats him; Betty and Glenn find Bruce lying unconscious in the desert and, in a state of delirium, Bruce professes his love for Jarella to the woman he is supposed to be in love with; Iceman (of the X-Men) cameo. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. Havok guest stars in "Cry Hulk, Cry Havok!" Script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin. Iceman (of the X-Men) cameo. Trimpe/Severin cover. Cover price $0.15.

Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin. Cry Hulk, Cry Havok!, script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin; Hulk escapes Project Greenskin and begins to hunt for Jarella; When he accidentally mistakes Lorna Dane and her green hair for his lost love, this puts him into conflict with her very powerful boyfriend, Havok, who handily beats him; Betty and Glenn find Bruce lying unconscious in the desert and, in a state of delirium, Bruce professes his love for Jarella to the woman he is supposed to be in love with; Iceman (of the X-Men) cameo. 36 pgs.

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 $0.50.

Add to cart Good $2.50

Vol. 2 #8, April 1972 - Writers include Robert Graves and Gunter Grass. 8.5" x 11:, 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

April 1972. Magazine for children, text stories and illustrations. "April Showers" by Edith Osborn Corbett, "Walt Disney World" and "Dominic's Rewards" by Dorothy Lota. 64 pages PC/B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. Snap Happy, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Alexandra hires a professional hypnotist to entrance Alan M. and Melody into kissing each other, causing Josie to think that Alan is unfaithful. Birth-Say! humor page with Li'l Jinx by Joe Edwards. Fast Fashion, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Alexandra gets her new exclusive designer outfit flown in from Paris, only to discover that Josie and Valerie have identical outfits. The Ghostly Guardian, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; The gang visits an old rock-bound house the Cabots have purchased in Maine; They discover that an old chest leads to a secret cave beneath the house, which may contain old pirate treasure, but also contains many deadly booby traps. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. Snap Happy, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Alexandra hires a professional hypnotist to entrance Alan M. and Melody into kissing each other, causing Josie to think that Alan is unfaithful. Birth-Say! humor page with Li'l Jinx by Joe Edwards. Fast Fashion, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Alexandra gets her new exclusive designer outfit flown in from Paris, only to discover that Josie and Valerie have identical outfits. The Ghostly Guardian, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; The gang visits an old rock-bound house the Cabots have purchased in Maine; They discover that an old chest leads to a secret cave beneath the house, which may contain old pirate treasure, but also contains many deadly booby traps. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Last 15-cent cover price issue. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Appearance is Everything, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Miss Grundy criticizes Jughead's sloppy appearance, while Mr. Weatherbee defends him. Wrap Session one-pager starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. The Passing Fancy, script by Dick Malmgren, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead tells his parents he doesn't want to go to college and join the "establishment"; he wants to be a musician like his friend Sonny Cher, who dropped out of high school to pursue his music. Munch Bunch, script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Dilton tries to convince Jughead to give up junk food in favor of healthy, energy-enhancing "yoga burgers." 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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Painted cover art. "Royal Warriors," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Paul Norris; The Jungle Twins each slay leopards, making them warriors and councilors among the Wakondis; Their adopted father, Chief Molo, tells them that as infants they were sole survivors from the crash of a flying machine; With their brother Bakali they investigate the airplane wreck, taking artifacts; As they creep past the enemy Badogo town they spot and free two white captives, who help them piece together their story. The twins are heirs to a European throne. Origin of the Jungle Twins, Kono and Tono. # on cover 90276-204 April. #1 4/72. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Whitman edition. Painted Cover. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Luis Avila. Stories and art by Don Perlin, Luis Avila, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Art Cappello. Charlton's long-running romance comic focused on the stormy passions of newlyweds. When it looks like it's over with Mike, Teresa thinks back on how it all began. When Bonnie begins acting strangely at parties, her husband Guy compassionately asks, "You're really wigging out, baby! Larry, what's with this weirdo I'm married to?" Terry's wife wonders if she really knows him. Where Is He Tonight?; Words in Haste...; One More Chance; Once We Were Happy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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Last 15-cent issue. "Rude Awakening"; Archie can't stop thinking about girls. "Dine Shrine"; High restaurant prices cause a change in dinner plans for Archie and Veronica. "We Squeeze to Please"; When Jughead pours a glass of milk, Archie gives him a lesson on dairy farming. "Too Many Cooks"; When Mr. Weatherbee criticizes her cooking, Miss Beazley goes on strike. "In the Bag," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx and Roz get back at Charley for his practical jokes. "Ralph Nader, Where Are You?"; Archie tries to make his car safer. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.