Comic books November 1969

Stories by unknown. Art by Goot (?), Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia and unknown. Featuring: "David's Promise"; "By Love Reborn"; and "Only One Day of Ecstacy..."! Plus: letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

"Sex to Sexty: Vacuum-Packed!" Men's Magazine with adult jokes and cartoons. 64 pages, text, with B&W illustrations Cover price $1.00.

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"Play It Alone, Sam!" Script by "Practically the whole blamed Bullpen," pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by John Severin. Letter to the editor from comics writer Tony Isabella. Severin cover. Cover price $0.15.

Shock Vol. 1 (1969) features tales of horror and suspense. Issue #4 includes "The Time Destroyer," a brilliant man of science learns what happens when even he tempts the will of the supernatural and unknown, "The Real McCoy," first the finger, then a bloody hand, and finally the head arrive in the mail, "Claws of the Hungry Demon," a maniac killer walks the streets at night, and more. 50 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Joe Kubert. "River of Gold," script and art by Joe Kubert; In the Great Plains in the early 1800s, a grizzled old gold miner walks his way across Absaroke territory looking for riches; The cantankerous old man is beset by a tribe of Absaroke Indians; The old man seems done for, but for the intervention of Firehair; Firehair, son of the chief of the Blackfoot Tribe, intervenes, and is attacked; The chief of the Absaroke war party, Black Eagle, challenges Firehair to one-on-one combat; Firehair agrees, and the two fight. "Saturday – 1787," script and art by Ric Estrada. Information on the American Indian by Joe Kubert. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Stories and art by Charlie Rodrigues, Dick Ayers, Al Kaufman, Bill Majeski, Paul Laikin, Bill Robinson, Don Orehek, Jack Sparling, and Fred Wolfe. Sometimes listed as Vol. 9 No. 7. One of the more successful MAD mimics, created by comics legend Joe Simon, featuring an array of comedic talent. An 8-page parody of 1960s college-campus student magazines. Early cartoons from future National Lampoon cartoonist Charlie Rodrigues. A parody of the WWII movie Where Eagles Dare. A Sick look at life in the city, including crime, parking and graffiti. Book Cover; City Drivers: The Parking Problem; Late News; Where Eagles Bare; Movie Review: Goodbye Columbus; Graffiti Illustrated; Campus Report; Crime Rules in the Cities; Divorce Sport; Football Coach; Rodrigues Turned On; The Late, Late, Late Show; News Briefs; Revolting Students Magazine. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Add to cart CGC 9.6 $900.00 View scans Paper: White Label #4464138018 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart CGC 9.0 $365.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #1618525021 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart FN 6.0 $100.00 View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by Bud Plant	Add to cart FN- 5.5 $54.95 or Best Offer View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $45.00 View scans Centerfold detached at one staple. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.	Add to cart CGC 5.0 $75.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #4316611008 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $22.00 View scans Residue. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.	Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $44.95 or Best Offer View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $199.00 View scans Centerfold detached at one staple, loose at second. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.	Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $36.00 or Best Offer View scan Water damage. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

"A World he Never Made!" Part 1 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. In an effort to better understand mankind, the Silver Surfer ventures among them, incognito. Cover price $0.15.

Articles on sports, crime, and adventuring, plus pin-up photos. 8" x 10.5". 66 pages. B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.75.

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Spooky - unlike his cousin, Casper the Friendly Ghost - loves to scare people, but his kindly ghost girlfriend Poil disapproves. Spooky volunteers to be a tiger-trainer in his ghost uncle's circus, only to learn it's a ghost tiger that can do everything he can. Casper tries to help a bird that can't fly. Hold That Tiger; Phunny Phanny; Casper: The Bird That Couldn't Fly; Wendy: The Big Brew. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Men's adventure magazine featuring articles on sports, hunting politics and crime. 10-in. x 13-in., 102 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover art by Joe Kubert. A Grave in the Sky! starring Enemy Ace, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Joe Kubert; St. George attempts to slay the dragon that terrorizes England... the Enemy Ace! Ad for DC Special #5 [The Secret Lives of Joe Kubert], art by Joe Kubert. Ad for World's Finest Comics #188, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Star Studded 16 - November 1969 This is the first issue titled just "Star Studded" - no "Comics" in the title. Format: Offset/Lithograph process Wrap-around binding with staples in center. Original price was 75 cents Color front cover by Howard Keltner features Dr. Weird and back cover is by Jim Sullivan "Let's Talk It Over!" column announces that Star-Studded Comics has a new publisher, Joe Bob Williams. Says that the Texas Trio are still the editors but Williams will handle all of the "paper work." Letters from Peter Jaksa, Don Ensign, Charles Schreck, Richard "Grass" Green, Ronn Foss, Jon Wilmunen, and Richard Kyle. Issue also features John Ryan's "Bidgee" column which tells of comic related news from Australia. This column also appeared in issues 11 and 13. In this issue, "Bidgee" tells about artist Stanley Pitt and reprints three pages of his "Silver Star" strip. Issue has two pages of photos from the Southwestern Con 1969, a comic convention held in Texas, and a four page portfolio with artwork by Keith Fukumitsu, Dave Cockrum, Gary Kato, and Mike Chadwell. Stories:"Doomsday" Comic story with script by Larry Herndon and art by Jim Starlin "Hero Material" Comic story with script and art by Dennis Fujitake "Planet of Peril" Comic story with script and art by Jim Sullivan The Defender in "The Fury and the Vengence!" (Part Two of a Two Part Story) Comic story with script by Larry Herndon and art by Mickey Schwaberow and Stephen Stanley Dr. Weird in "The Castle on Demon Mountain!" Comic story with script by Larry Herndon and art by Rudy Franke Cover price $0.75.

Blitzkrieg Module System

NOTE: Includes complete game.

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Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Johnny Craig. 1st appearance of Sting Ray in "Support Your Local Sting-Ray," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Johnny Craig; Namor learns that he has lost his ability to fly and to breathe underwater; Taken by surprise, he's captured by the costumed adventurer Sting-Ray and turned over to the authorities; Namor escapes, but is pursued by Sting-Ray until he's able to convince Sting-Ray that he isn't as evil as the government claims. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Johnny Craig. 1st appearance of Sting Ray in "Support Your Local Sting-Ray," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Johnny Craig; Namor learns that he has lost his ability to fly and to breathe underwater; Taken by surprise, he's captured by the costumed adventurer Sting-Ray and turned over to the authorities; Namor escapes, but is pursued by Sting-Ray until he's able to convince Sting-Ray that he isn't as evil as the government claims. 36 pgs., full color.

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Cover art by Sheldon Mayer. Stories starring Sugar & Spike: Tale that Can Never Be Told! [prologue, Sugar & Spike vs. the Baron], The Baron's Boomerang (chap 1), My Pal, the Pebble? (chap 2), and How Do You Zonk a Zonker? (chap 3). Scripts and art by Sheldon Mayer. Pint-Size Pin-Ups paper dolls by Mayer. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Reprints 60's DC heroes. Featuring Superman, Jimmy Olsen, Superboy, Batman & Robin, Lois Lane. 8.25" x 11.5", b&w, 36 pages-all newsprint.

Super Sex to Sexty Special "Rev up your little Indian Motor!". Cover by Pierre Davis. Art by Lynn Harrison, Bill Ward, Pete Wyma, and many others. 10 1/2-in. x 14-in., 48 pages, Text (w/ B&W illustrations). Mature Readers. Cover price $1.25.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Revolt of the Super-Slave!, script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Roussos; Superman befriends "Super-Pancho," a man who imagines he is Superman. Key to the Superman "Family" Portrait article. The Superman Family illustration by Curt Swan, Kurt Schaffenberger, and George Klein. Full page text for the "Key to the Superman Family Portrait" and facing page pinup of "The Superman Family" featuring Superman with 23 people and animals who play key roles in the Man of Steel mythos. The Two-Ton Superman!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Roussos; Superman become a "super-fatso." Center page color spread promoting the "Super Saturday on ABC" cartoon lineup for 1969. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Three Super-Sirens! [Part I], pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Mike Esposito; Clark and Lois investigate a sea monster sighting, and arrive to find Lori Lemaris sending it away by telepathy. Part II The Lure of the Three Loreleis!; After both Lyla Lerrol and Luma Lynai appear and remind Superman of their past love, Lois figures out that the girls are all shapeshifting alien criminals from the planet Durla who are trying to drive Superman mad. The Mystery of Skull Island, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Perry has Clark and Lois disguise themselves as a butler and maid in order to spy on Hollywood movie star Carlos Floyd. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover art by Jack Keller. Untitled story, script and art by Jack Keller; The White Angels try to stop the Purple Raiders outlaw motorcycle club. Sam Spartan the Sportsman Speaks article. "The Surf Kings and the Redondo Raiders," art by Bill Fraccio; The Surf Kings, surfers from Malibu, are hassled by the Redondo Raiders, a gang from Redondo Beach. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Long-running men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult cartoons, and nude photography. 8.5" x 11", 74 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.75.

Edited by Sal Gentile. Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia, Nicholas & Tony Ferme and unknown. Ginger throws a week-long party where the only rules are to never give your last name to keep serious romances from developing. Sharon and Mike break the rule in..."Weekend In Kicksville"! Claire decides that Gary is the man for her in..."Plan Your Kisses"! And can Evvie's head overrule her heart? Read..."Unlovable Me!" Plus: letters page "Teen-Age Troubles" by Harold Gluck. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover art by Henry Scarpelli. The Cats Go to the Dogs!; Scooter and the band try to come up with some new, way-out sounds for their new gig, but things go too far. The Scaredy-Cat Ghost!; Malibu's cousin Jerome (a ghost) gets sick and they have to call a witch doctor to cure him. Too Many Cooks!, pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Sylvester takes a cooking class at school to meet girls. Date, Date -- Who's Got the Date?; Penny and Cookie compete to find their way to Scooter's heart through his stomach. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Issue 230. November 15, 1969. Spanish language reprint of Korak: Son of Tarzan (1964 Gold Key/DC) #4. Russ Manning art in "Wizard's Gorge!" and "Warrior from the Past!" Backup feature: Jon of the Kalahari in "The Hunter!" 6.75" x 10". 32 pages. Color. NOTE: All text in Spanish.

A collection of war stories told in the graphic novel format. Some issues include articles and puzzles. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: Published by World Distributors.

First 15c cover-priced issue. Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and unknown. Les was always so shy...he'd never let himself go like that when he danced with her! Don't miss..."The Teenybopper"! Also in this issue: "A Girl Must Be Sure" with art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia; "Curly Kisses" with art by Nicholas and Alascia; Teen-Age Troubles advice 1-pager by Dr. Harold Gluck; and 1-page story "Is It Love?" with art by Nicholas and Alascia. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Frank Frazetta art in this issue!

Issue #2. November 1969. Edited by Eve Preston and Samantha Kirk. Stories by Archie Goodwin, Samantha Kirk, Chuck Lawrence, Ellen Andrews, and Diane Dixon. Art by Enrique Badia Romero and Frank Frazetta. Warren magazine aimed at girls, featuring reprinted romance comics from England and Spain alongside the usual dating advice and articles about teen life. A woman wins a date with a romance writer; an article about the allure and dangers of pot; also, a half-page anti-smoking PSA written by Goodwin, with art by Frazetta, reprinted from the previous issue. 8 1/2 in. x 11 in., 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $12.50 View scan	Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $12.50 View scan	Add to cart Very Good $10.00	Add to cart VG 4.0 $10.00
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Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by John Verpoorten. "The Thunder God and the Thermal Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Bill Everett; Thor returns to Earth to help the Warriors Three defeat the Thermal Man; Unknown to them, Kardilla casts a spell to help them win the battle against the Thermal Man. Appearances by Balder, Fandral, Volstagg, Hogun, and Loki. Letter to the editor from comics writer Alan Brennert. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by John Verpoorten. "The Thunder God and the Thermal Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Bill Everett; Thor returns to Earth to help the Warriors Three defeat the Thermal Man; Unknown to them, Kardilla casts a spell to help them win the battle against the Thermal Man. Appearances by Balder, Fandral, Volstagg, Hogun, and Loki. Letter to the editor from comics writer Alan Brennert. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color.

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Focuses on movies from the 1950s and 1960s. 8.5 X 11-in.; text with black and white pictures; 12 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover by Chic Stone. Stories and art by Wally Wood, Reed Crandall, Chic Stone, Tim Battersby, Bill Pearson, John Giunta, Joe Coleman, Steve Skeates, Frank Giacoia, Mike Sekowsky, and Dan Adkins. The cult-favorite super-team saga from Tower Comics features neat powers, bizarre villains, and great art by some comics legends. Special agents for the UN agency THUNDER find that Professor Jennings has been murdered by the forces of the mysterious Warlord. The scientist's "Thunderbelt" gives THUNDER Agent Dynamo superhuman strength and invulnerability, but only for thirty minutes at a time. When Baron Von Kampf's Deadly Dust slows THUNDER to a crawl, the scientists respond with a super-speed suit, and the hero Lightning is born. Dynamo travels to "Vietnesia" to face the forces of the Red Dragon. The Origin of Thunder Agent Dynamo; The Return of the Iron Maiden; NoMan Faces the Thread of the Amazing Vibraman; The Deadly Dust; The Menace of the Red Dragon. Final issue of the original series. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas, and Vince Alascia. Couples navigate the mazelike pathways of relationships and love in the 1960s and '70s. Polly falls for David on the beach, but her father is determined to get rid of the "beach bum," in a rare romance story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. In another story straight out of the '60s, a "flower child" wants to follow a spiritual guru, but she's distracted by her feelings for handsome straight-arrow Ben. Plus romantic advice from the 1960s. Lucky, Lucky, Me!; Surfing, Fishing and Kissing; Canteen Corner; Love Is a Serious Business; It's Like Wild, Wild, Wild! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $130.00 View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signature: Neal Adams on 3/1/2021 & Roy Thomas on 9/18/2021. Label #22-0692A42-566 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

All new stories. "One Hungers." Script an pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dan Adkins. "Look Out, Wyatt, Automation's Gonna Get Your Job!" Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Verpoorten. "Witch Hunt!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Adkins. John Romita Sr. cover. Cover price $0.15.