Comic books January 1980

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January 1980. Fiction by Fred Saberhagen ("The Metal Murderer")(, James Randi ("Lesson One"), Paul J. Nahin ("The Box"), and Orson Scott Card ("Fat Farm"). Interview with scientist Jacques Vallee about UFOs. Cover painting by Tim White. Magazine format; color; 128 pages on slick white paper. Cover price $2.00.

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Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by John Severin, Pete Morisi, Dick Giordano and Jack Keller. Western adventure from Charlton, often featuring good guys who end up on the wrong side of the law. The Cheyenne Kid comes to the aid of two teens whose rancher father was murdered by the local land baron, in a story featuring art by EC and Marvel legend John Severin. The Sheriff of Tombstone races to get back to town by noon in order to stop a bank robbery. Gunmen; Cheyenne Kid: Rustlers Bait; Wild Bill Hickok: The Marshal of Hays City; Sheriff of Tombstone: A Time for Violence; Western Eastern Wizard in a Blizzard. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

The Famous Oz Books: Book 3 - 1st printing. Written by L. Frank Baum. Art by John R Neill. Featuring the continuing adventures of Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tin Woodsman, the Hungry Tiger, Nome King, Tiktok and the Yellow Hen. Softcover, 5-in. x 8 1/2-in., 258 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). All Ages

Monthly magazine published by NAPA automotive parts. Includes single panel gag strips, glamour pin-ups and jokes. 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 8 total pages, B&W. NOTE: These items were published to be given away at different NAPA distributor locations and therefore the header varies. This does not affect value.

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"Yearn to Earn"; Archie wants an increase in his allowance, but his father wants him to earn it by doing work around the house. "Wrap Up"; Jughead tries to wrap a birthday present for Archie. "Vote Note" half-page story with Archie and Reggie. Archie's Gag Bag newspaper comic strip reprint. "Travel Ravel" activity page with Veronica. "Suggestion Congestion," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie is inundating Mr. Weatherbee with suggestions on how to improve the school. "Sneaker Snicker," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx and Gigi challenge Charley and Greg to a basketball game. Jughead's Ups & Downs activity page. Archie Club News. "Say Cheese"; Betty is teaching Veronica how to make spaghetti and meatballs; When she discovers that they are out of Parmesan cheese, Veronica calls Archie over to go get them more. "The Bookworm Turns" Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Josie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

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1st printing. A collection of beautiful and mesmorizing pieces of art set on far off worlds and the undiscovered dark corners of the cosmos. Sofcover, 96 pages, full color. Mature Readers

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The world's longest running men's magazine, featuring advice columns, pictorials, illustrations and humor. In this Wild & Crazy anniversary issue: Steve Martin Interview; Up Against the 1980s - Alvin Toffler's New Future Shocker; The N.F.L.'s Sexiest Cheerleaders - Playboy Scores Again; Fun and Pajama Games at Playboy Mansion West; San Francisco Gay Power Ignites a Straight Backlash; John le Carre's Latest Spinetingler; Star Trek; Andrew Tobias on Keeping Your Money; Playboy's Playmate Review; and more. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $3.00.

8-1/2x11" 36 page Walt Kelly's Pogo Okefenokee Star Coloring Book is copyright 1980 by The Walt Kelly Estate. Book has numerous full page black & white drawings by Kelly to be colored in. Also included is a 4 page bio of the characters in the strip titled "The Pogofenokee Swamp" plus reprints in black & white of several Sunday strips, "Pogo's Primer for Parents" and "Walt Kelly's Mother Goose". Cover price $4.00.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

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Whitman edition. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

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Includes a full color cover sheet - 1st printing. By Scott Fulton. Featuring a mini-campaign of Lazan, Torsh and Lizardmen, maps, Treasures, Cities, Ruins, Monsters, and fantastic historical background. Compatible with Advanced Dungeons and Dragons system. Softcover (Newsprint Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.98.

This is the 35th issue, the January-December 1980 issue indexing PS Magazine #'s 326-337. PS The Preventive Maintenance Monthly Indexes are published twice yearly and cover the first six and the last six months of each year. The interior is text only (an index), but the front and back color feature full page illustrations from the Will Eisner (creator of the Spirit) Studio.

An anthology magazine from Marvel UK, reprinting US superhero stories in a black-and-white format. This issue features Enter the Phoenix, from X-Men #101, written by Chris Claremont, with art by Dave Cockrum. Also, the second part of A Cure for Chaos from The Hulk magazine #14. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Ron Wilson and Rudy Nebres. Plus a backup story starring Dr. Strange. Painted cover by Bob Larkin, also reprinted from Hulk #14. 52 pages. Cover price 0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 14, Issue 1 - January, 1980. Softcover, 8" x 10", 46 pages, full color.

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"Goal Toll," inks by Jon D'Agostino; Reggie tries to throw Archie off his game by bragging and by making Moose think that Archie is trying to attract Midge's attention. By the Numbers word puzzle. "Tail of Travail," inks by Jon D'Agostino; Olympic gymnast Carol Beam moves in next door to Archie, and Reggie can't help showing off for her, but it turns out she prefers Archie because he's rather clumsy. "I'm Game," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Reggie insists that men are better at everything than women, but Veronica and Betty prove him wrong. Archie Club News. "Facing De-Feet!"; When Pop Tate refuses to extend any more credit to the teens, Reggie insists that Archie can convince Pop to change his mind, no matter how many times Pop kicks Archie out. Hostess fruit snacks ad with Josie. 36 pgs., full color. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover pencils by Warren Kremer. "Hair Today..." (Part One); Cadbury, Mr. Rich and Chef Pierre all mysteriously lose their hair. Untitled one-page story; Richie fills bags of money with balloons to fool thieves. "Hot Stuff and Hot Rock" Hostess Twinkies ad. "and Gone Tomorrow!" (Hair Today... Part Two); The Barber of Megillah wants to become a great stylist. "Think Police"; Young Bobby plays police with Richie and Gloria and finds stolen money. Untitled one-page story; Irona, the robot maid, has a very useful nose. Untitled one-page story; Chef Pierre shows off his first cookie ever made. "A Quiet Place"; Cadbury needs a quiet place to write about his old-time adventures. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

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Keep Smiling While Smiting starring Richie Rich and Cadbury. The Big Scare starring Richie Rich, Cadbury, and Mr. Rich. The Battered Butler starring Richie Rich and Cadbury. 52 pgs. $.50 Cover price $0.40.

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The comical misadventures of the richest kid on Earth and his down-to-earth girlfriend, Gloria. Normally frugal Gloria has a sudden change of heart, demanding expensive gifts from Richie. Obviously, she's been replaced with an impostor, and Richie must find the real Gloria before it's too late. The Protective Bubble; Bubble Trouble; Gloria Acts Greedy; A Big Help. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

Richie's mean cousin Reggie, who loves pranks and bullying, is the Goofus to Richie's Gallant. Richie's mean cousin Reggie tries to cheat when sailing against Richie in the Harveyville Regatta. Reggie is such a cheater, he pretends to be a baby to enter a baby photo contest. Growing Wild; Power Plants; A Very Tricky Boat; Pretty as a Picture. Final issue of the series. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

The world's richest boy could carry credit cards, but that's not nearly as much fun as cash. Richie owns a football team, but rival Major Small, who really loves sports and wants Richie's team, kidnaps Cadbury and holds him hostage. In another story, Richie learns about the secret code only used by the Rich family, which has been in the family for generations. Vulgo; Scientific Hassle; My Team Is Your Team!; The Rich Family Secret Code; Cadbury Gives The Major a Hand! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

A digest-sized compilation of Yuletime stories featuring the richest kid in the world. Dollar the dog puts up Christmas stockings, hoping for more dog food. A Richie Rich-themed version of "The Twelve Days of Christmas." During a visit to a remote island, Richie's mean cousin Reggie steals a gold statue that resembles himself. But bad luck soon befalls Richie and Reggie, in a two-part story. A Christmas Treeless Christmas; Dr. N-R-Gee Strikes!; Richie Rich and Jackie Jokers: Volunteer Santa; Richie Rich and Jackie Jokers: The Wish-a-Toy Machine; Sheriff Peewee; Bold for Gold; The Spirit of Mischief; The Present; Not as Good as Gold; Cell-Shocked; What Richie Gave to Me!; Well-Balanced Butler; Jackie Jokers: A Christmas Caper; Richie Rich and Casper: The Merriest Christmas; Richie Rich and Casper: The Meany Genie; Richie Rich and Casper: And a Happy New Year; Mayda Munny: Nasty Ann; Let Us Play; The Laughing Visitor; Its Only Gold; Dollar: Dollars Xmas; Richie Rich and Jackie Jokers: The New Years Chase. 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.95.

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For the world's richest kid, every day is a day in Money World. Inept estate carpenter Mr. Woody must build something eptly while the Riches are on vacation, or risk losing his job. Trying to prove to his friends that it's not always about him, Richie searches in vain for something non-Rich-related around town. Plus a full-page ad for 1978's Casper the Friendly Ghost animated TV series. Allergy Whiz; Everybody Has a Job; Solid; Whos Showing Off? 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

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More adventures starring the richest kid on Earth, his friends and his family. Richie Rich's old foe The Onion returns. The Onion, first introduced in Richie Rich Millions (1961) #31, eats nothing but onions, and has breath so bad, it can bend steel safe doors and knock cops unconscious. Knocked out by a bag of money, Richie dreams that he goes to Moneyland, which isn't as much fun as it sounds. Mayda Munny tries to woo Richie away from Gloria by showing off her wealth. It Just Linger Onion; Please Skip the Onion; Money Can Scare You!; The Return of Uncle Biggie; Getting Him Interested. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

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Story and art credit: Unknown. While visiting the family toy factory (yes, the Rich family has a toy factory, built underground, of course!), Richie and Freckles believe something fishy is afoot in "The Toy Factory." Richie Rich in "They Say It's Haunted." Richie Rich in the text story "The Land in Section 17." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Hicks Formula!" Stories by Ward Greene and Alex Raymond. Art and cover by Alex Raymond. Reprints of the classic adventure strip from Flash Gordon creator Alex Raymond. Rip Kirby is an urbane, pipe-smoking detective who puzzles out mysteries with the help of his assistant Desmond. Collects the Rip Kirby daily strips from April 23 to July 24, 1946. Rip's mentor calls him back to his alma mater to find a stolen germ warfare formula. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 10-in. x 13-in. 24 pages, B&W.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. " The Mangler!" Stories by Ward Greene and Alex Raymond. Art and cover by Alex Raymond. Reprints of the classic adventure strip from Flash Gordon creator Alex Raymond. Rip Kirby is an urbane, pipe-smoking detective who puzzles out mysteries with the help of his assistant Desmond. Collects the Rip Kirby daily strips from July 25 to Nov. 2, 1946. Rip's old foe The Mangler escapes prison and targets the germ warfare formula Rip is escorting to the authorities in Washington. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 10-in. x 13-in. 24 pages, B&W.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Blackmail!" Stories by Ward Greene and Alex Raymond. Art and cover by Alex Raymond. Reprints of the classic adventure strip from Flash Gordon creator Alex Raymond. Rip Kirby is an urbane, pipe-smoking detective who puzzles out mysteries with the help of his assistant Desmond. Collects the Rip Kirby daily strips from Nov. 4, 1946 to Feb. 22, 1947. Band leader Swanee hires Rip to investigate a blackmail case. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 10-in. x 13-in. 28 pages, B&W.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. By Alex Raymond. Collects the daily comic strips. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 10-in x 13-in., B&W.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. By Alex Raymond. Collects the daily comic strips. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 10-in x 13-in., B&W.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. By Alex Raymond. Collects the daily comic strips. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 10-in x 13-in., B&W.

Volume 8/9 (double issue) - 1st printing. "The Cormorant!" Stories by Ward Greene and Alex Raymond. Art and cover by Alex Raymond. Reprints of the classic adventure strip from Flash Gordon creator Alex Raymond. Rip Kirby is an urbane, pipe-smoking detective who puzzles out mysteries with the help of his assistant Desmond. Collects the Rip Kirby daily strips from June 14, 1948 to Jan. 8, 1949. Rip goes to London for a fashion show with his girlfriend Honey. But when one of models disappears, his vacation becomes an investigation. Terror on the Thames; Major Mystery. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 10-in. x 13-in. 48 pages, B&W.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. "The Bitter Truth!" Stories by Ward Greene and Alex Raymond. Art and cover by Alex Raymond. Reprints of the classic adventure strip from Flash Gordon creator Alex Raymond. Rip Kirby is an urbane, pipe-smoking detective who puzzles out mysteries with the help of his assistant Desmond. Collects the Rip Kirby daily strips from Jan. 10 to May 21, 1949. Back in New York, Rip ignores rumors that Honey is consorting with a lady-killer...until the man's mother tells him that he may be a literal lady killer. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 10-in. x 13-in. 32 pages, B&W.

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Volume 10 - 1st printing. "Man's Best Friend!" Stories by Ward Greene and Alex Raymond. Art and cover by Alex Raymond. Reprints of the classic adventure strip from Flash Gordon creator Alex Raymond. Rip Kirby is an urbane, pipe-smoking detective who puzzles out mysteries with the help of his assistant Desmond. Collects the Rip Kirby daily strips from May 21 to Sept. 3, 1949. Rip's gal-pal Pagan Lee goes to stay at a remote bed-and-breakfast in New England, where she becomes embroiled in a blackmail plot that only Rip can get her out of. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 10-in. x 13-in. 24 pages, B&W.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. "A Pack of Lies!" Stories by Ward Greene and Alex Raymond. Art and cover by Alex Raymond. Reprints of the classic adventure strip from Flash Gordon creator Alex Raymond. Rip Kirby is an urbane, pipe-smoking detective who puzzles out mysteries with the help of his assistant Desmond. Collects the Rip Kirby daily strips from Sept. 5 to Dec. 3, 1949. Rip suspects foul play when a regular client suddenly disappears, and he decides to investigate the boarding school where the woman's daughter resides. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 10-in. x 13-in. 20 pages, B&W.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. "White Inferno!" Stories by Ward Greene and Alex Raymond. Art and cover by Alex Raymond. Reprints of the classic adventure strip from Flash Gordon creator Alex Raymond. Rip Kirby is an urbane, pipe-smoking detective who puzzles out mysteries with the help of his assistant Desmond. Collects the Rip Kirby daily strips from Dec. 5, 1949 to March 25, 1950. Rip attends one of Honey's fashion shows to keep a notorious kleptomaniac from nicking a priceless jewel collection. But the presence of Fingers Moray complicates things. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 10-in. x 13-in. 28 pages, B&W.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. "Gunpowder Dreams!" Stories by Ward Greene and Alex Raymond. Art and cover by Alex Raymond. Reprints of the classic adventure strip from Flash Gordon creator Alex Raymond. Rip Kirby is an urbane, pipe-smoking detective who puzzles out mysteries with the help of his assistant Desmond. Collects the Rip Kirby daily strips from March 27 to June 10, 1950. Desmond finds love with a woman he met through the newspaper, but when she starts to demand money from him, Rip decides to investigate. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 10-in. x 13-in. 20 pages, B&W.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. "Buried Treasures!" Stories by Ward Greene and Alex Raymond. Art and cover by Alex Raymond. Reprints of the classic adventure strip from Flash Gordon creator Alex Raymond. Rip Kirby is an urbane, pipe-smoking detective who puzzles out mysteries with the help of his assistant Desmond. Collects the Rip Kirby daily strips from June 12 to Sept. 23, 1950. Rip investigates a ne'er-do-well Italian duke who is marrying one of Honey's friends, but then gets involved in a search for wartime treasure and a confrontation with an old enemy. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 10-in. x 13-in. 20 pages, B&W.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. "The Missing Nightingale!" Stories by Ward Greene and Alex Raymond. Art and cover by Alex Raymond. Reprints of the classic adventure strip from Flash Gordon creator Alex Raymond. Rip Kirby is an urbane, pipe-smoking detective who puzzles out mysteries with the help of his assistant Desmond. Collects the Rip Kirby daily strips from Sept. 25 to Dec. 23, 1950. Rip is hired to find pop star Melody Lane after she disappears just as her record is topping the charts. Final issue of the series. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 10-in. x 13-in. 20 pages, B&W.

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. After an encounter with yet another Dire Wraith disguised in human form, Rom returns to the small town of Clairton. Here he seeks out Brandy Clark, the one person who has befriended and believed him. However, thinking Brandy in danger, Steve, her boyfriend, summons the authorities. Once again Rom is forced to defend himself against those he has come to save. Meanwhile, a secret cabal of shape-shifting aliens meets and plans the destruction of the one being capable of thwarting their diabolical plans. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

1st printing. By L. Frank Braum. Featuring six tales of wonder and fantasy from the author of The Wizard of Oz. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 40 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).