Comic books March 1968

Phyllis Diller Cover. Humor magazine featuring humorous essays, short satires, cartoons and light verse. This Issue features Queen of the Kooks. Saddle Stitched, 8 1/2- x 10 1/2-in, 52 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Vintage men's interest entertainment magazine that contains articles of interest for bachelors, humorous adult themed comic strips, short fiction stories, and nude pin-up photography. 8.5" x 11", 72 pages, mostly B&W with some color pages. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.60.

Issue 5 - 1969. Vintage men's interest annual magazine filled with all of the year's best beauties, short fiction stories and articles from Ace Magazine in each issue's printed year. 8" x 10.5", 98 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $1.00.

Cover by Neal Adams. 2nd appearance of Parasite in "The Power of the Parasite!", script by Jim Shooter, art by Al Plastino; The Parasite, having previously exploded, is discovered in space and restored to life by an alien; He travels back to Earth and disguises himself, taking a job at the Daily Planet so he can secretly drain Superman's powers. Supergirl ad. "Supergirl's Super-Date!", script by Otto Binder, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Linda tries computer dating and is matched with another student on campus; She begins to suspect that he has super-powers and may even be from Krypton. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Volume 12, Issue 2 - March, 1968. Men's adventure stories with some model photo galleries and usually contains a true story bonus. Cover by Earl Norem. Stories are "Party Nude in Cabin No. 9" (W) Lionel White (A) double page spread by Earl Norem, "Belly Dancer Breakout From Russia" (W) John Godfrey (A) Gil Cohen, and "Love-in with a Mini-Skirt Nymph" (W) David Lloyd (A) double page spread by Al Rossi. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 86 pages, B&W - Mature Readers. Cover price $0.35.

March 1968. The man's home companion! Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin-up girls. In this issue: Chicago Prostitution - the big business of sex; French Winter Vacation; and The Cowboy Mystique - America's symbol of manhood. 8-in. x 11-in. Mature Readers Cover price $0.75.

Cover art by Neal Adams. The Fight for the Championship of the Universe!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Jim Shooter (layouts only) and Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; The Legion discovers that the Fatal Five were behind the belligerence of Talok VIII, while the Fatal Five head to Earth and its Universal Weapons Control Panel. But the Fatal Five discover they need a third key held at Legion Headquarters to operate the weapon; By the time they get there it is being defended by the returned Legionnaires; The Legionnaires fight the Fatal Five long enough for the U.P. Forces to come to their rescue and force the Five to flee. Statement of ownership--average print run 707,000; average paid circulation 412,800. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Superman Meets Jerry - Written by Arnold Drake. Art by Bob Oksner. The title says it all! Also starring Renfrew, Witch Kraft, Lex Luthor, Perry White and Jimmy Olsen. Plus: The Jerry Lewis Gallery of Art Messterpieces #6: American Gothic illo by Neal Adams. And: A Letter from Jerry. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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"To Kill a Spider-Man!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ka-Zar. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (breakdowns) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. To save the web-slinger's life, Ka-Zar pulls him from the bottom of the lake in Central Park. And due to his near-drowning experience, Peter Parker regains his memory! In the meantime, Professor Spencer Smythe calls J. Jonah Jameson -- and tells him he has another spider slayer ready to go! Of course Jonah jumps at the chance to nab the wall-crawler! But will this robot fare any better than the last one (from Amazing Spider-Man #25)? Cameo appearances by Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, John Jameson, Joe Robertson, Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, and Zabu. (Notes: Ka-Zar and the wall-crawler meet again in Amazing Spider-Man 103. Professor Smythe and the next spider slayer return in Amazing Spider-Man 105. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #30.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

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March 1968. Cover by Kelly Freas. Stories: "The Horse Barbarians"(Part 2) by Harry Harrison, "The Alien Rulers" by Piers Anthony, "Practice!" by Verge Foray, "Uplift the Savage" by Christopher Anvil, "The Inevitable Weapon" by Poul Anderson, "Birth of a Salesman" by James Tiptree, Jr. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Stories by Frank Doyle and Joe Edwards. Art by Harry Lucey, Joe Edwards, Mario Acquaviva and unknown. Betty, Archie, Moose and Midge conspire to make Veronica think there's a new fad for men to carry women around on their backs. She responds by donning a riding outfit and riding Reggie, complete with a crop, in "They're Off!" Plus: Archie annoys Veronica and her father by constantly taking and developing photographs, but one of his pictures turns out to contain the evidence of a major crime at Mr. Lodge's plant in "Blow Up"; on a dare from Reggie, Archie comes to school wearing a birdcage on his head in "Lullaby of Birdbrain"; Li'l Jinx in the 1-pager "It Figures!" by Joe Edwards; and in Ancient Rome, the evil Regibus and the treacherous daughter of Senator Lodge conspire to poison the Emperor Archie and remove him from the throne in "Teaser for Caesar"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Plain Folks, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Lodge is running for city council and plans a television interview at home to show how down-to-earth he is; What he doesn't count on is a star-struck Veronica and her friends. The Healers, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Lodge get Betty and Veronica jobs as candy-stripers at the Lodge Enterprises Infirmary, but the girls seem to do more harm than good. The Knack, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; To keep Betty and Archie apart, Veronica first tells Betty that someone is following her, then warns Archie that Betty is being followed. Cover price $0.12.

Men's interest digest with comics, jokes and tasteful pin-up photography. 5" x 6.5", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Will Franz, Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, Clemente Rezzonico and Joe Gill. American soldiers face the brutality of war in conflicts across the globe. This issue marks the debut of Captain Rufus Archer and his Seminole sidekick, Corporal Jack. Soldiers accused of cowardice get the chance to redeem themselves when their base in Korea is attacked. Plus an Iron Corporal story by Will Franz and Sam Glanzman. The Archer and Corporal Jack; Sam Spolo the Spy Smasher; Second Chance; Iron Corporal. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene. "Plight of the Pin-Up Atom!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene; A gang of crooks is seeking to enlist the aid of a master planner named Smarts to organize their next heist; However, Smarts is notorious for being an obsessive collector of items; This day is no exception as he suddenly decides that he wants a bottle collection and refuses to aid the crooks unless they steal him the finest collection of bottles they can find; The Atom battles the crooks. The Atom in "Col. Blood Steals the Crown Jewels!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene; When visiting Alpheus Hyatt, Ray Palmer sees Alpheus pulling an item out of the Time Pool from London circa 1671; To their surprise, it turns out to be royal jewels that belong in the Tower of London. Reprint backup story, "Last Day on Earth!", script by John Broome, art by Sy Barry. Letter to the editor from comic writer Gerry Conway and Irene Vartanoff. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Art by Bert Stern and John Alcorn. Counterculture magazine created and edited by Ralph Ginzberg. Issue Features Portfolio of Marilyn Monroe Serigraphs. 10 3/4-in. x 11 1/4-in., 72 pages, B&W with some color photos. Cover price $3.00.

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"To Tame a Titan!" Script by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema. Cover by John Buscema. Typhon rules Olympus! And the vengeful titan now has his sights set on conquering the land of mortals! Where is Hercules? Unfortunately, he was exiled last issue to the Land of Shades with his fellow Olympians! However since Hercules is half-mortal, Zeus is able to send him back to Earth! When Hercules returns, he sees his brave friends fighting Typhon! But Hawkeye, Goliath, and the Wasp don't have the raw power to beat Typhon! Does the Lion of Olympus? In an incredible display of strength and skill, the Prince of Power vanquishes the terrible titan! And Olympus lives again! Cameo appearances by Ares, Bia, and Kratos. (Notes: Hercules elects to stay in Olympus after the battle. Typhon returns in Avengers 163. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Tony Isabella. This story was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #42. This issue includes a statement of ownership: average print run 454,496; average paid circulation 269,139.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Dutch Edition - George Wilson Painted Cover, Russ Manning Art, Mike Royer Inks - Reprints Magnus Robot Fighter #13 (Gold Key) - 32 Pages B&W Cover price $0.50.

March-April. 1968. Fiction, special features and fan club news featuring everybody's favorite doll! 8-in. x 10.75-in., 20 pages, B&W with blue or yellow spot color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Neal Adams (first work on this title) and various (background). "The Man Who Radiated Fear!" starring Batman and Robin (with Joker and Penguin cameos), script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Chic Stone (ghosting for Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella.; When the Scarecrow perfects a fear-radiated pill and uses it on the Caped Crusaders, the duo are unable to continue their war on crime until Alfred enters the picture; Then the Caped Crusaders head out and capture several of their foes, each one having a clue on their persons which lead them to the Scarecrow. "The Bat-Man," script by Bill Finger, art by Bob Kane; reprint of first page of first Batman story. The Batman says: public service announcement, script by Whitney Ellsworth, art by Jack Burnley. One-page dialogue between comic writer Mike Friedrich and fan Biljo White. Statement of ownership--average print run 1,198,000; average paid circulation 805,700. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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

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

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

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

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

The Baum Bugle: A Journal of Oz (1968) Volume 12 #1 is published three times annually by The International Wizard of Oz Club.