Comic books November 1968

Saddle Stitched, 8 1/2- x 10 1/2-in, 52 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Comic book based on the classic comedy duo. Cover art by Henry Scarpelli. Whirligig, script by Steve Skeates, art by Henry Scarpelli. The Mystery Of The Missing Uncle, script by Steve Skeates, art by Henry Scarpelli. One Foot In The Park, script by Steve Skeates, art by Henry Scarpelli. Never-Never Mind, script by Steve Skeates, art by Henry Scarpelli. Before The End text story. Something Or Other, script by Steve Skeates, art by Henry Scarpelli. Little Orphan Riding Hood--Far Our Fairy Tales, script by Steve Skeates, art by Richards "Grass" Green. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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-

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Mike Esposito. "Superman's Greatest Blunder!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Jack Abel; Superman decides to return to Earth and defeat the Sentinels, believing that some other mastermind must be behind their efforts to eliminate crime on Earth. Batman and Robin ad. "The Boy Who Broke Supergirl's Heart!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Linda decides to use her super-powers to teach a lesson to Gary Sparks, the campus Casanova, but instead she falls for him herself. Justice League of America ad. Jack Davis art on one-page bike tires ad ("The Adventures of Tigerboy"). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Volume 12, Issue 6 - November, 1968. Men's adventure stories with some model photo galleries and usually contains a true story bonus. 8.5" x 11", 84 pages, B&W - Mature Readers. NOTE: Contents page incorrectly lists this issue as Volume 12, Number 5 but that is the number for the September issue. Cover price $0.40.

November 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: Exposed - Nudie Film Making; The Sex Gap Between Generations; and The Heavenly Body Boom! 8-in. x 11-in. Mature Readers Cover price $0.75.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Mike Esposito. Mission: Diabolical!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Jim Shooter (layouts only) and Win Mortimer, inks by Win Mortimer; The Scorpius Gang forces the Legion to fight the Taurus Gang for the release of their colleagues. One-page Tiger Paw bicycle tire ad, The Adventures of Tigerboy, with art by Jack Davis. One-page text feature, The Wonderful World of Comics, with reviews of two fanzines, Martin L. Greim's "The Comic Crusader" and Mike Raub's "Fandom Calling." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Hai Stakes and Karate Chops; Jerry uses his "karate" skills to protect a princess. A Letter From Jerry. Pizza Pie in the Sky; Jerry has a short-term job as a pizza maker. A Hard, Dazed Knight; Jerry spends the night in a haunted house he inherits from his Uncle. Ad for Tiger Paws, art by Jack Davis. Joe Kubert profile. House ads for Angel and the Ape and DC Special. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

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"The Madness of Mysterio!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils). Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita. The Master of Illusion has been plotting revenge against the web-slinger since his bitter defeat in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #4. And this time Mysterio (aka Quentin Beck) hatches a plan involving a miniature amusement park with a miniature Spider-Man! The wall-crawler is about to ride a roller coaster -- whether he realizes it or not! Meanwhile, Norman Osborn has become the Green Goblin again! And he will take his shot at revenge against Peter Parker in Spectacular Spider-Man (1968 Magazine) #2 -- also published this month! Cameo appearances by Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Aunt May, and Anna Watson. (Notes: The letters page includes letters from comic writers Cary Burkett and Tony Isabella, respectively. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #49.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

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First printing and first appearances of Richard Parker and Mary Parker in an all-new 40-page story "The Parents of Peter Parker!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Larry Lieber. Inks by Mike Esposito (aka Mickey Demeo). Consulting by John Romita (layouts). Cover by John Romita. While moving an old trunk in his Aunt's house, Peter finds pictures and newspaper clippings of his deceased parents. Apparently they were considered traitors by the U.S. government before their deaths in a plane crash in Algeria almost two decades ago. After Aunt May provides a few more details, Peter vows to uncover the truth about his parents! To that end the web-slinger links up with the Fantastic Four and flies to North Africa! In the middle of the Kasbah, the Amazing Spider-Man finally comes face-to-face with the man who framed his parents: the sinister Red Skull! Wow, can the wall-crawler exonerate his parents and change his family legacy forever? Or will the spectacular son meet the same fate as his father...at the hands of the Red Skull? A terrific story! Cameo appearances by the Human Torch, Mr. Fantastic, and the Thing. Flashback cameo by Ben Parker. (Notes: This story features the second Red Skull (aka Albert Malik). He appears many years later in Solo Avengers 6 and Captain America 347.) First backup feature: "A Day at the Daily Bugle" One-page illustration of the Daily Bugle newsroom with J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Ned Leeds, and Betty Brant. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Larry Lieber. Inks by Mike Esposito. Assists by John Romita. Second backup feature: "Peter Parker, the Super Sports Star!" Two-page illustration of the web-slinger as a baseball player and football player. Third backup feature: "Where It's At" One-page drawing of Spider-Man's usual hangouts. Fourth backup feature: "This is Spidey as We Know Him, But--" Two-page illustration of other publications' characters dressed as Spider-Man. Fifth backup feature: "Here We Go-a-Plotting!" Three-page parody of the Marvel Bullpen starring Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and John Romita. Script and Pencils by Marie Severin. Inks by Frank Giacoia. (Notes: The inside front cover features selected artwork from the story. The issue includes a full-page ad for Spectacular Spider-Man (1968) Magazine 2. A second printing of this issue was published in 1994 and only available through JC Penney stores. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 264 & 265.) 64 pages. 25 cent cover price. Cover price $0.25.

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November 1968. Cover by Kelly Freas. Stories: "The Infinity Sense" by Verge Foray, "The Rites of Man" by John T. Phillifent, "Split Personality" by Jack Wodhams, "The Ultimate Danger" by W. McFarlane, and "The Alien Enemy" by Michael Karageorge. Science Fact feature: "The Shots Felt 'Round the World" by Edward C. Walterscheid. Cover by Kelly Freas. Short (though scathing) review of Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey." Illustrations by Rudi Palais, Kelly Freas and Leo Summers. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick. Stories by Frank Doyle and Joe Edwards. Art by Harry Lucey, Joe Edwards, Chic Stone and Marty Epp. In a parody of "Trouble" from THE MUSIC MAN, the narrator explains that Archie has got trouble with a capital T, and that rhymes with P, and that stands for Pool -- that is, the pool in Veronica's house, which tempts Archie to try and live a life of luxury he can't afford! Plus: When Fred makes Archie paint the house, the girls rush over to help Archie, and they mostly succeed in doing physical harm to Fred, in "Paint By Number"; Archie has images of Betty and Veronica on everything, including a reversible picture that allows him to display either one of them depending on who's there, in "Lest You Forget"; Li'l Jinx in the 1-pager "On the Spot" by Joe Edwards; and Archie is despondent about being broke in "Root of Evil"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. The Competitive Spirit, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; To get money to buy new summer outfits, Betty opens a lemonade stand; Fearing that Betty is getting too successful, Veronica opens a competing stand. There's Something About a Soldier, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica flips over a boy from a military academy because she's attracted to boys in uniform, so Archie retaliates by putting on a uniform of his own. The Mechanical Girl, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica and Betty demonstrate their different approaches to car repair: Veronica knows nothing about it, Betty knows too much. 36 pgs. $0.12. 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 $0.35.

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Cover by Bill Montes and Ernie Bache. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Will Franz. American soldiers face the brutality of war in conflicts across the globe. While on R&R in Saigon, an Air Cavalry pilot encounters enemy combatants. The Iron Corporal meets flamethrower Billy Swan, believed to be long-dead, and learns about his deadly vendetta against Axis troops. The Archer and Corporal Jack try to take out a Nazi tank. Terror Everywhere; Sam Spolo the Spy Smasher: The Tell Tale Impression; The Iron Corporal: Back from the Dead; The Archer and Corporal Jack: Juggernaut. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Joe Kubert. "Vengeance of the Silver Vulture!", script by Bob Kanigher, pencils by Murphy Anderson, inks by Murphy Anderson and Joe Giella; The Halls and Ray Palmer, on vacation in Mexico City, are told a prophecy that wings will come between them; Shayera goes shopping alone, while Carter and Ray take a helicopter to see Mayan ruins where they rescue a boy from a trained puma; The Atom, Hawkman and Hawkgirl stop Tekla from trying to rebuild the ancient Mayan empire. Letter to the editor from Irene Vartanoff. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Art by Tom Wesselman and Ron Cobb. Counterculture magazine created and edited by Ralph Ginzberg. Issue features Photos of the Birth of a Baby. 10 3/4-in. x 11 1/4-in. 60 Pages B&W with some color photos. Cover price $3.00.

Auction Item: VG 4.0 View scans 2 bids Current bid: $3.00 Time left: 6d 0h 45m Cover oxidation. Moisture damage.	Add to cart CGC 9.4 $345.00 View scans Paper: White Label #4153821011	Add to cart CGC 8.5 $150.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #2131175003	Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $35.00 View scans Water damage. Cover oxidation.
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"Even An Android Can Cry" Part 2 of 2. Origins of the Vision and Ultron. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Klein. Cover by John Buscema and George Klein. The Vision wants to become an avenger! But before Goliath and the Wasp can add him to the roster, they must consult the old guard first! When Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor arrive at Avengers Mansion; they test the Vision's powers! And the three stalwarts are suitably impressed! But they also want to know the Vision's background story. Where did he come from and how was he created? As the Vision recounts his earliest memories, Hank Pym begins to connect the dots. Earth's Mightiest Heroes rush to Hank's suburban lab... where they learn the shocking truth about their newest ally: the Vision; and their newest enemy: Ultron! Does the truth clear the way for the Vision to join the Mighty Avengers? An uplifting story! Second appearance of the silver age Vision. Flashback cameos by the Enchantress, Executioner, Baron Zemo, Wonder Man, and Ultron. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Goliath, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Roy Thomas and John Buscema's creations of the Vision and Ultron set the stage for decades of great Avengers stories. This issue features a full-page panel (page 9) of all the avengers to date plus Spider-Man. This two-part story was reprinted in 1986 in the Marvel Illustrated paperback: Avengers The Origin of The Vision. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Super Action #19.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

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Last 12c cover-priced issue. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Baby Huey stars in: "Dimwit's Magic Pills" (part 1 of story); "Aw, Dry Up!" (part 2 of story); "A Horse Is a Horse of Course"; and untitled 1-pager. Also in this issue: Untitled Buzzy 1-pager; Herman and Katnip in "The Big Windup"; 1-page Herman and Katnip text story "Cousin Louie"; and 1-page Papa Duck's Animal Corner text piece "Tadpoles"! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

November, 1968. Edgar Rice Burroughs advertising fanzine. 8 pages. 7 in. x 10 in. Loose papers/newsletter. B&W

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Bat Lash... We're A-Comin' Ta Get You!, script by Sergio Aragonés and Denny O'Neil, art by Nick Cardy; Bat Lash stumbles across a plot to steal a lost Spanish treasure and decides to find it for himself. House ad for DC Special #1 and World's Finest Comics #179, pencils by Carmine Infantino, Neal Adams, Win Mortimer, and Curt Swan, inks by Carmine Infantino, Neal Adams, Win Mortimer, and Stan Kaye. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Irv Novick. "Batman Walks the Last Mile!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Joe Giella; After capturing a gang of crooks from a crime planned by the Planner, the villain engages in a duel of wits with the Caped Crusader to make him look bad; Batman turns the tables on the crook and he is sent to prison to die in the electric chair: in a Batman uniform! The Adventures of Tigerboy ad. 36 Pages, 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.

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.