Comic books August 1966

52 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Origin and 1st appearance of Parasite in "Power of the Parasite!", script by Jim Shooter, art by Al Plastino; Exposed to radioactive waste, lab worker Jensen becomes the Parasite, who has the ability to absorb energy from all living beings, including Superman. Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen ad. "The Supergirl Identity Hunt!", art by Jim Mooney; The Fact Finder, a professional blackmailer, has deduced that Supergirl was once associated with the Midvale Orphanago, and he uses the opportunity of a reunion there to try and figure out her secret identity. Superman centerspread pin-up by Curt Swan. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

5-in. x 7-in., B&W.

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August 1966. The man's home companion! Men's interest magazine that focuses mainly on nude female pin-ups, but also includes articles, cartoons, and adult fiction stories. In this issue: Hollywood's All Wet! Also: The Broads That Made Milwaukee Famous. Plus fiction bonus: stories by John Steinbeck, Harlan Ellison, Robert Edmond Alter, Raymond Friday Locke and D.G. Lloyd! 8-in. x 11-in., B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $0.50.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Traitor's Triumph!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Jim Shooter (layouts only) and Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Nemesis Kid is revealed to be the traitor as the Legion defeats the Khunds. Cap's Hobby Hints--Painting Tips activity page, script by Henry Boltinoff, art by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Cover by Chic Stone. Stories by Richard Hughes (as Shane O'Shea and as himself), Chic Stone, John Rosenberger, and Paul Reinman. Spine-chilling tales of suspense, horror, and the supernatural—prepare yourself for Adventures into the Unknown! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Of Thee We Swing - Written by Arnold Drake. Art and Cover by Bob Oksner. You've read about the Chicago Fire, the Frisco Quake and the Burial of Pompeii! Now see the worst tragedy of all -- Hizzoner, President Super-Hip! Starring Bob Hope, Super-Hip, Harvard Harvard III, Dr. Van Pyre, Zombia Ghastly, Crash Vyctum, Professor Heinrich Von Wolfmann, Frank N. Stein, Lisa, Henrietta, Badger Goldliver, Doltish, Godfrey Goldliver, Mayor Seymour Pilfer, Senator Samuel Somnolent, President Lyndon B. Johnson and Hobart Herbert. Plus: Bob's Gag Bag text piece. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventures of the Big Boy (1956) is a promotional comic distributed by the Shoney's Big Boy Resteraunt. Features comic strips about the adventures of Big Boy as well as games and activities. 16 pages, full color, 7-in. x 10-in., newsprint. Cover price $0.10.

36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

"Circle of Death" starring Steve Savage and a back-up story, "The Flying Mine!" Art on both by Russ Heath. Joe Kubert cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: VG 4.0 View scans Auction opens January 4 Water damage. Oxidation.	Auction Item: GD/VG 3.0 View scans 10 bids Current bid: $52.00 Time left: 4d 12h 54m Restored (see item notes) RESTORATION. Cover cleaned.	Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $190.00 View scans Cover oxidation. Water damage.	Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $124.00 View scans
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Cover art by John Romita. How Green Was My Goblin!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita (who begins as regular penciler), inks by Mike Esposito [as Mickey Demeo] and John Romita (touch-ups); Peter heads to the doctor with the sniffles and learns that Aunt May's health is very fragile; Spidey is roped into tangling with a bunch of goons who zap him with a mysterious gas; Not realizing that the gas has weakened his spider sense, he changes into Peter Parker under the watchful gaze of the Green Goblin; The Goblin confronts Spidey outside of his home and captures him as Peter is worried that Aunt May might be overcome by the commotion; Trussed up in the Goblin's lair, Peter is shocked when the Goblin takes off his mask and reveals himself to be Norman Osborn. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 178. According to Les Daniels in "Marvel: Five Fabulous Decades of the World's Greatest Comics" (Abrams, 1991), artist Steve Ditko resigned because of a disagreement over the Goblin's identity. Ditko wanted it to be someone anonymous--a new, unknown guy; Lee wanted it to be a familiar character that would startle readers. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10d cover price. The Green Goblin's identity is revealed in "How Green Was My Goblin." Stan Lee writes the script, and John Romita Sr. begins as regular penciller. Mike Esposito inks (as "Mickey Demeo"). Romita cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 178. According to Les Daniels in "Marvel: Five Fabulous Decades of the World's Greatest Comics" (Abrams, 1991), artist Steve Ditko resigned because of a disagreement over the Goblin's identity. Ditko wanted it to be someone anonymous--a new, unknown guy; Lee wanted it to be a familiar character that would startle readers.

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August 1966. Stories: "Too Many Magicians" (part 1) by Randall Garrett, "By the Book" by Frank Herbert, "Something to Say" by John Berryman, "Spirits of '76" by Joe Poyer, "Technicality" by Norman Spinrad, and "Light of Other Days" by Bob Shaw. Science Fact features, "One Mol Step Forward" by Lyle R. Hamilton and "The Psychoceramic" by John W. Campbell. Cover by John Schoenherr. Illustrations by Leo Summers, Kelly Freas and John Schoenherr. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover art by Nick Cardy. Hail Aquababy, New King of Atlantis! starring Aquaman, Aqualad, Mera, Aquababy, Topo, Sea Imp, Dr. Starbuck, Boduhr, and Krakka, script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy; Dr. Starbuck rescues Aquaman from an underwater landslide and then declares war on the surface world; in Aquaman's absence, Aquababy is king of Atlantis. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Bob White. Stories by Frank Doyle, Joe Edwards and George Gladir. Art by Harry Lucey, Joe Edwards, Dan DeCarlo, Marty Epp and Mario Acquaviva. Betty receives a wedding invitation for Archie and Veronica in "The Printed Word"! Plus: Li'l Jinx asks to go out to play when someone accuses her of being scared in the 1-pager "Do's & Don'ts" by Joe Edwards; Archie and Veronica pin-up; when Reggie claims he's perfect, Archie and the gang put it to the test in "The Perfect Fool"; Reggie is determined to win the school's outstanding athlete award at any cost in "Sport Report"; and Archie accidentally causes physical pain to everyone while remaining unscathed himself in "Moving Target"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. The Hero, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Marty Epp; After Mr. Weatherbee breaks Archie's fall from a flagpole, Archie decides to devote himself to serving the man who saved his life, and his gratitude makes things miserable for Mr. Weatherbee. The Quiet Man, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Archie is late for school; Mr. Weatherbee says nothing, but stands by and watches as Archie manages to hurt himself over and over again. What If?, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Mr. Weatherbee imagines what life would be like if Archie were his son. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Betty and Veronica Summer Fun. "Double Reverse"; Betty tries reverse psychology to attract Archie's attention. "Line's Busy!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Putt Problems"; Betty can't help annoying Archie when he's playing golf against Reggie, but eventually she helps him win. "Water Rights," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica is angry at Archie and then at her father because he invites Archie to swim at the Lodge pool. "Four on the Isle"; Betty and Reggie follow Archie and Veronica to an island, and the resulting argument ends with everyone angry with everyone else. "The Strike Out," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty decides to take up baseball when the boys start ignoring the girls during the season. "Give and Take," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Veronica tries to trick Betty into believing that Betty's new bathing suit is out of style, but Mr. Lodge turns the tables on his daughter. "Punch Line" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "The Actress"; When Betty announces that she wants to become an actress, Veronica says that she can prove it by pretending that she doesn't like Archie. Pinups by Dan DeCarlo. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. You Never Know..., script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; After Reggie and Veronica drive off together, leaving Archie and Betty miserable, Jughead and Betty wish they could put a whammy on those troublemakers. Jealous?, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; To prove she's not jealous, Veronica insists Archie take Betty to the movies. Knit Fit, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty knits Archie some socks that are too big for him; Veronica decides to buy him a sweater that's too big. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Bill Kresse. "Sprocket, Jr.", art by Bill Kresse; Captain Sprocket and Sprocket Junior try to recover the Shlunk jewels after the Catman has stolen them. "The Cupid Caper," art by Bill Kresse; Girl-hater Gerald Gooch appears to be immune to Cupid's arrows, so he dips his arrows in a super love potion. Ads for Archie's Jokes, Betty and Veronica Summer Fun, Archie Annual. "Spy Guy School," art by Bill Kresse; Zeke enrolls in spy school. "Beach Party Smarty," art by Bill Kresse; At the beach, Sabrina tries to get Donald away from her rival Rosalind, but all her spells keep backfiring. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Morris Waldinger and Vince Alascia. US Army soldiers face combat in the wars of the 20th century. GIs in WWII New Guinea learn to depend on the man they call The Expert. Pfc. Baker faces down a tank battalion in 1951 Korea. American soldiers pinned down by Nazi gunfire find their way into a chateau commandeered by the Nazi high command. The Expert; Fortunes of War; 1 Man… 1 Gun; Night Attack; Hitlers Finest vs. the Draftees. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. American soldiers face the brutality of war in conflicts across the globe. Pfc. Koller must escort wounded soldiers through a bombed-out French town that seems to be deserted... but isn't. Two infantrymen try to escape a Nazi tank on foot in North Africa. In Korea, a single US soldier takes on an enemy tank. Sanctuary!; The Rocky Lieutenant; The Fugitives; Bloody Ridge: Korea, August 1951; Tank Terror. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Don Heck. "Never Bug a Giant!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia; Captain America, The Wasp and Hawkeye leave for South America to help Goliath; Meanwhile, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch realise how badly they like being Avengers and hope their powers return soon; Goliath and Prince Rey escape to Prince Rey's rebel hideout; He explains how the Keeper controls a powerful cobalt flame, capable of destroying the world; Goliath realizes Prince Rey only wants the flame for his own desires and leaves him; Goliath attacks the Keeper and gets captured; The other Avengers attack and also get captured with the exception of the Wasp; Prince Rey's forces attack the Keeper's, while at the same time, the Wasp frees all the Avengers; Hawkeye smothers the flame with explosive arrows, destroying it. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Goliath, the Wasp, and, briefly, Quicksilver,and the Scarlet Witch. Reprinted in Giant-Size Marvel Triple Action #1. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10d cover price. Cover by Don Heck. "Never Bug a Giant!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia; Captain America, The Wasp and Hawkeye leave for South America to help Goliath; Meanwhile, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch realise how badly they like being Avengers and hope their powers return soon; Goliath and Prince Rey escape to Prince Rey's rebel hideout; He explains how the Keeper controls a powerful cobalt flame, capable of destroying the world; Goliath realizes Prince Rey only wants the flame for his own desires and leaves him; Goliath attacks the Keeper and gets captured; The other Avengers attack and also get captured with the exception of the Wasp; Prince Rey's forces attack the Keeper's, while at the same time, the Wasp frees all the Avengers; Hawkeye smothers the flame with explosive arrows, destroying it. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Goliath, the Wasp, and, briefly, Quicksilver,and the Scarlet Witch. Reprinted in Giant-Size Marvel Triple Action #1. 36 pgs., full color.

Vintage men's interest magazine filled with erotic adult fiction stories, jokes and humor, adult themed comic strips, and nude pin-up pictorials. 8" x 10.5", 82 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.60.

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Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. "A Touch of Poison Ivy!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; Missing the imprisoned Poison Ivy, the Caped Crusader receives a gift from her and she promises to repent; Batman visits her, but he is placed under her spell, and she uses him to make good her escape. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. The Policeman Is Your Friend! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Letter from future comics writer Mike Friedrich. "Batman's Baffling Turnabout!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; While chasing crooks into a warehouse, Batman falls through a trapdoor and is captured while one of the crooks impersonates the Caped Crusader; A tell-tale clue alerts Robin that this is an imposter and he deals appropriately with the situation to find the real crime fighter. Letters to the editor from Biljo White, Irene Vartanoff, and comics writer Mike Friedrich. Statement of ownership--average print run 694,000; average paid circulation 453,745. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Published by World Distributors. 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Full color cover, B&W Interior.

Published by World Distributors. 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Full color cover, B&W Interior.

Published by World Distributors. 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Full color cover, B&W Interior.

Published by World Distributors. 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Full color cover, B&W Interior.

The Beatles Book (also known as Beatles Monthly) was a long-running fanzine produced by Beat Publications that was dedicated to the legacy of the incredible pop-culture phenomenon known as The Beatles. First published in August 1963, the magazine ran until production stopped with the 77th issue published in December,1969. It was revived in May, 1976, reprinting the first 77 issues with a few pages of added content. Beat Publications then continued producing new issues in October, 1982 until the publication ultimately ceased production with issue #321 printed in January, 2003. 6" x 8", 46 pages, B&W.