Comic books December 1969

Comic book based on the classic comedy duo. The Spooky Past Cleaned-out Fast!; Abbott & Costello work cleaning up a museum. Pie-In-The-Face Maze Page. Famous Kitchens We Have Known; Abbott & Costello end up washing dishes. Hearty Humor text article. Nobody Home; Boss and Groovey invent an automatic music machine and end up flooding their apartment. A TV Fix for Rodney's Sticks!; Abbott and Costello open a TV store. Chuckle-In Poster joke page. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. "The Killer Costume!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Roussos; Aabur-Z is an interplanetary criminal being transported to prison by Enforcer NS-II; Their ship is destroyed but their costumes remain alive due to their willpower and the strange radiation of a comet; Aabur's costume arrives on Earth first and seeks a criminal to possess, but then both costumes are drawn to Superman. Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes backup, "Chameleon Boy's Secret Identity!", script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Jack Abel; Chameleon Boy escorts Princess Projectra to a party and meets her friend Janice; Since Janice is repelled by Chameleon Boy's appearance, he disguises himself as Dane to get to know her; Appearances by Chameleon Boy, Princess Projectra, and Karate Kid. Warden Willis 1-page gag by Henry Boltinoff. Superman ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Issue #9 - Dec. 1969. 5 1/4-in. x 6 3/4-in., 60 pages, black and white.

Issue #10 - Dec. 1969. 5 1/4-in. x 6 3/4-in., 60 pages, black and white.

December 1969. Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin-up girls. In this issue: You Can Win in Las Vegas; Hollywood's Sexy Stunt Girls; and Elia Kazan on Extramarital Affairs. 8-in. x 11-in. Adults Only Cover price $0.75.

Volume 146, Issue 3 - December, 1969. Men's fiction and non-fiction adventure stories and many female nude photos. 8.5" x 11", 84 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $0.50.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Wolf-Girl of Stanhope! starring Supergirl, Superman, and Dr. Sanford, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Kurt Schaffenberger. The Linda Lee Hairstyle Poll article, art by Jim Mooney. Lex Luthor's Outlaw Nephew starring supergirl, script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Jack Abel; Lex Luthors super-powered nephew helps him battle Supergirl. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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"To Prowl No More!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. As shown on the frightening cover, Peter Parker falls out of J. Jonah Jameson's office window! But thanks to his ability to cling to surfaces...he survives! And after changing into his costume, Spider-Man welcomes the Prowler to the superhero vs. super-villain business! However during their fight, the web-slinger realizes that he and the Prowler have a lot in common. Perhaps there is a better way to resolve their conflict...and give Hobie Brown a fresh start. Cameo appearances by Gwen Stacy, J. Jonah Jameson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: The Prowler returns in Amazing Spider-Man #87. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #60.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover by John Romita Sr. To Prowl No More!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (pencils), inks by Jim Mooney; Spidey and the Prowler fight; The Prowler gets away using a gas bomb, then plans another robbery to make himself (Hobie) a hero when the loot is recovered; Peter anticipates the move and gets there during the robbery; This time the Prowler's gas has no effect and Peter unmasks him to find a well-intentioned kid like himself; Spidey lets him go. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 60. 36 pgs., full color.

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December 1969. Stories: "In Our Hands, The Stars" (part 1) by Harry Harrison, "Mindwipe" by Tak Hallus, "Testing...One, Two, Three, Four" by Steve Chapman, "Superiority Complex" by Thomas N. Scortia, and "Any Number Can Play" by Richard Lippa. Science Fact article, "Is Biological Aging Inevitable?" by Maj. Donald G. Carpenter and Capt. John E. Wrobel Jr. Statement of ownership--total paid circulation 108,383 (12-month average), 110,477 (most recent issue). Cover by Kelly Freas. Illustrations by Kelly Freas, Vincent diFate, and Leo Summers. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

Final issue of the series. This issue includes a number of stories, most of which are inked by Wally Wood: "A Busy Little Aunt," "Suits Me Fine!", "The Case of the Inside Job!", "Sore Spot!", "Seeing Isn't Believing!", "The Haircut," "The Case of the Millionaire Cat!", and "Nature Study." Cover price $0.15.

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Cover art by Nick Cardy. A Kingdom to Re-Build!, script by Steve Skeates, art by Jim Aparo; Aquaman helps Aqualad in his battle against Bugala. Test Your "Golden Age" I.Q. quiz by E. Nelson Bridwell. House ad for Justice League of America #76, art by Murphy Anderson. How Aquaman Got His Powers!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman stops the U.S. Navy from testing atomic depth charges and recounts his origin to Commander Haskel. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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Stories by Frank Doyle and unknown. Art by Harry Lucey and unknown. Archie discovers that Cricket O'Dell doesn't only have the power to smell money, but to trace the scent of anyone who is rich. He asks Cricket to lead him to Veronica, over the objections of Dilton, who wants to make a scientific study of Cricket's powers instead of using them for cheap romantic gain, in "Scent of Success"! Plus: Fearing that Reggie will spread the rumor that he's a "klutz," Archie tries to improve his relationship with Reggie, but his attempts to make amends just cause Reggie serious pain in "The Image"; Archie rails against the untrustworthy world after he loses his library card in "Cruel World"; and Veronica won't invite Jughead to her garden party, so Archie sneaks him in disguised as the entertainer "Mysto, the Magnificent Master of Mystery and Magic" in "The Magic Garden"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Watch the Umbrella, Fella!," inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie tries to protect Mr. Weatherbee's umbrella from damage but then learns that it doesn't belong to the principal after all. Archie Club News. "Football Fumbles," inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Weatherbee insists on taking Coach Kleats's place when the coach is out sick. "Mud Muddle" one-page Li'l Jinx story, script and art by Joe Edwards. "You Got to Hand It to Him!," script and pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Weatherbee believes Archie is late to school because he broke his hand. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. The Show Up, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Jughead try to disprove Archie's belief that Veronica is "infallible" by convincing Ronnie of something completely ridiculous. Art For Arch Sake, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty's dad discovers that she's a brilliant portrait painter--but only when she's painting Archie. Flight Plan, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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"Doll Boy"; Dilton accidentally shrinks himself. Reggie scorns what he thinks is a doll, then panics when the supposed doll "comes to life." "Bear Bug"; The gang runs into a bear while berry-picking, and Dilton loses his glasses. "Food Feud"; Archie's broke and can't buy Veronica any lunch at the beach, so Reggie takes advantage and steps in. "Take One Giant Stoop," inks by Bob Bolling; Separated from the gang while on a beach picnic, Reggie is terrified by evidence of a giant - actually props for a movie being filmed on location. Archie Club News. "Food for Thought!" one-page Li'l Jinx story. "The Prize"; Archie accidentally ruins Mr. Lodge's prize geraniums while lawn bowling, so Mr. Lodge uses Archie and Jughead as pins. "Something to Crow About"; Big Ethel's parrot helps the girls capture wanted criminals. "That's Rough" one-page Li'l Jinx story. "Whistle While You Work"; Archie pretends to be enthusiastic about his chores, hoping his parents will think he's going crazy, and so reduce his work load. 68 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Willi Franz, Sam Glanzman, Rezzonico, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. American soldiers face the brutality of war in conflicts across the globe. After three years of fighting Nazis in North Africa, Franks and Bailey are transferred to the Pacific theater, in a story by Will Franz and Sam Glanzman, creators of The Lonely War of Capt. Willy Schultz. A tank crew plays a deadly game of Capture the Flag with Nazi forces. A soldier from Georgia faces cold weather and enemy soldiers in Korea. The Iron Corporal: The Wars of Private Bailey; Machine Missiles; The Golden Swastika; Georgia Boy at 10 Below Zero!; D-Day: The Bombers Flew. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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"Endgame!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Invaders (first appearance). Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Sam Grainger. Cover by Buscema and Grainger. The Avengers battle the Invaders in 1941 occupied France! Cameo appearances by Ravonna and the original 6th century Black Knight (aka Sir Percy). Notes: The plot of Avengers 71 overlaps with Invaders Annual 1 published eight years later in 1977. The last page is a pin-up featuring the Avengers. Kang returns in Incredible Hulk 135. This is the second appearance of the original Human Torch in Silver Age/Bronze Age continuity. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Super Action 32 and Giant Size (2008) Avengers Invaders. 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. "Endgame!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Invaders (first appearance). Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Sam Grainger. Cover by Buscema and Grainger. The Avengers battle the Invaders in 1941 occupied France! Cameo appearances by Ravonna and the original 6th century Black Knight (aka Sir Percy). Notes: The plot of Avengers 71 overlaps with Invaders Annual 1 published eight years later in 1977. The last page is a pin-up featuring the Avengers. Kang returns in Incredible Hulk 135. This is the second appearance of the original Human Torch in Silver Age/Bronze Age continuity. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Super Action 32 and Giant Size (2008) Avengers Invaders. 32 pages.

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A gigantic duckling toddler with strength to match, well-meaning Huey creates slapstick havoc wherever he goes. The Fox tries to trick Huey by masquerading as a fortune teller, but he doesn't see what's coming next. Katnip creates a super-identity, Sooper Cat, to pursue Herman and the mice. Just Like Papa; The Four-Chin Teller; The Monks; The Gloomy Eagle; Well-Schooled; Sooper Cat; Baby Huey and His First Haircut; Showoffs; Some Baby; Manuel; Pedi-Greedy; Herman and Katnip: Around the World. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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 $0.75.

Cover by Neal Adams. Batman and Robin in book-length story, "One Bullet Too Many!" Script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; Breakup of Batman & Robin team; Dick Grayson goes to college; Bruce and Alfred move from Wayne Manor to the Wayne Foundation. Strange Old Laws non-fiction humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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 (1969) Volume 13 #3 is published three times annually by The International Wizard of Oz Club.

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.