Comic books February 1972

52-page giant. Cover by Nick Cardy. "Who Is Clark Kent's Killer and Why Is He Doing Those Terrible Things to Me?", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; A would-be detective from another world tries to help Superman discover who is secretly trying to kill Clark Kent, only to learn that Superman is doing it himself, thanks to a personality split caused by not getting enough sleep. Classic reprint, "The Secret Olympic Heroes," script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy; Speedy joins the Teen Titans. "The Baffling Block of Metropolis," script by Cary Bates, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Murphy Anderson; Origin of the door to the Fortress of Solitude. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

February 1972. Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin-up girls. In this issue: Special Report - Amsterdam quietly becomes one of the most sexually liberated cities in the world; Movie Close-Up: Flesh Gordon - a tongue in cheek (?) sexual fantasy; a look at Japan's Tagata Fertility Shrine; and Exclusive - a call girl's intimate diary! Plus: Club Adam - special swingers' section with the largest circulation in the world. 8-in. x 11-in. Mature Readers Cover price $1.00.

48-page giant. Cover art by Bob Oksner. The Space Pirates starring Supergirl and Johnny Drew, script by John Albano, pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Bob Oksner. A-Man -- the Hero With Animal Powers starring Animal Man, script by Dave Wood, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by George Roussos. Like a Death's-Head in the Sky starring Supergirl, script by Len Wein, art by Bob Oksner. Kill -- Or Be Killed starring Zatanna, script by Len Wein, art by Gray Morrow; Zatanna battles Allura. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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"The Spider Slayer!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Harry Osborn is out of the hospital after receiving treatment for his drug addiction. And to welcome Harry back to his apartment, Peter and Aunt May throw a party for him! Many of Harry's friends attend including Gwen, Mary Jane, and Flash Thompson -- plus Harry's father Norman. Meanwhile, J. Jonah Jameson meets with Spencer Smythe across town. Is Professor Smythe cooking up another spider slayer? Yes he is! And right at dusk the new and improved spider slayer attacks the web-slinger! Will this spider slayer live up to its name? Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson and Randy Robertson. (Notes: This issue is the first appearance of the spider slayer robot -- shaped like an actual spider. Spencer Smythe previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man #58. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #84.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. First appearance of the Spider Slayer robot in The Spider Slayer!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia; Spencer Smyth builds J. Jonah Jameson a new Spider-Slayer robot, but JJJ doesnt know that Smyth has his own plans for the hunting-killing machine; Smythe uses cameras to spy on Spider-Man and watch him unmask. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 84. 36 pgs., full color.

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February 1972. Stories: "A Spaceship for the King" (conclusion) by Jerry Pournelle, "Fido" by William J. Frogge, "The Sword of Cain" by Henry Sauter, "Genesis 500" by Robert F. Young, and "One Man Game" by Joseph Green. Science Fact article, "When the Sky Falls" by Ben Bova. Cover by John Schoenherr. Illustrations by John Schoenherr and Kelly Freas. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

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Dan DeCarlo, Rudy Lapick cover. Frank Doyle scripts unless noted, Harry Lucey pencils, Marty Epp inks, Bill Yoshida letters. "Changing Times": Pop's establishment goes anti-establishment (Dick Malmgren script, 7 pages). "The Measure of a Man": A late-night breakdown offers a lesson in success (10 pages). "The Unchanging World": Archie waits for dates (5 pages). 36 pages. Full-color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Joe Sinnott. Puh-Leeze Siren, script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Joe Sinnott; When a gorgeous, miniskirted new female student arrives at Riverdale High, Mr. Weatherbee does everything he can to hide her from Archie. Sugar Substitute, script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Joe Sinnott; A voluptuous substitute teacher has Mr. Weatherbee and the male teachers swooning, until they discover she's leading a meeting on women's lib. A Mystery By the Numbers, script and art by Joe Edwards; In a parody of "Alfred Hitchcock Presents," Mr. Weatherbee introduces the story of Archie's attempt to find out who's giving away the school team's football signals to their rivals at Tilden High. No Sweat, script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Joe Sinnott; Mr. Weatherbee tries to work out in the gym. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.25.

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Betty and Veronica Christmas Spectacular. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Flour Child," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica has created her deadliest batch of Christmas cookies ever; Archie and Betty come up with a way to dispose of the cookies without hurting her feelings. Christmas Fashions For Betty and Veronica, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Room Gloom!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Double Indemnity," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Betty and Veronica wear identical skating outfits, Veronica tries to ruin Betty's outfit. "My Father," script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Joe Sinnott; During a Christmas show at an orphanage, Betty meets a girl who is sad because she doesn't have a father. "To Each His Own," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Due to a bright idea by two department store clerks, Veronica winds up giving Betty a gift that she really wanted for herself, and vice versa. Plus letters to the girls and fashion pin-ups. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Danger - Children At Play, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty tries to insist that Veronica's bratty little cousin Pamela isn't really a bad girl, no matter how many horrible things Pamela does to her. Love Is The Answer, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Archie and Reggie are once again arguing over Veronica, Betty tells them that they're acting like "the old establishment" by solving their problems with conflict, and that their new generation ought to settle things with love and understanding. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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"Sensible Season," script by George Gladir, pencils by Gus LeMoine, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie protests the materialism of Christmas but the Andrews still give each other gifts. "The Snow Blower" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx and Gigi scam Greg out of two cents. "Cool Carl the Snowman"; Jughead tells some kids a story about Cool Carl the Snowman. "Color Blind"; A little boy does odd jobs for Archie and Jughead to raise money to buy a mynah bird for his friend. "Jolly St. Nick"; Reggie and Midge take advantage of Moose's Santa Claus gig. "Droll Soul" one-page story; Crashing into a tree while skiing is just one of Archie's problems. "Food For Thought" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Hap calls around the neighborhood trying to track Jinx down. Archie Club News. "Date Strait"; Betty realizes she needs some money from her dad for her date with Archie. "The Fools on the Hill"; Betty and Veronica persist in building a snowman on the school ground, despite the interference of Archie and Jughead. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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"Bon Voyage", pencils by Al Hartley; Sabrina and the Archies help find a jewel thief on a cruise. "Christmas Hang-Up"; Mr. Weatherbee is annoyed by all of the holiday cheer he is receiving. "The Challenge"; Reggie, Archie and Jughead make fun of Miss Beazly's cooking and she threatens to quit her job. Archie Club News. "In Training"; Coach tells Archie to eat, sleep and think basketball. "Good Show"; Archie buys tickets to a movie because Veronica will be scared and hanging on him through the movie. "Bad Day"; Reggie and Archie fight. "Check-Up"; Archie tells Mr. Weatherbee about an accident in chemistry class. "The Decision"; Archie and Jughead flip a coin to determine what they are going to do for the day. "Milking It!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx has a creative answer for a homework question. "That Happy Feeling"; Sabrina wants to give her old toys away to children for Christmas but Aunt Hilda refuses to let her. Betty and Veronica Pin Up. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

1st Edition - 1st printing. "150 B.C. to 600 A.D.!" Written by Phil Barker. Covers the Organization, tactics, dress and weapons of the Roman Empire from 150 B.C. to 600 A.D. Softcover, Text (with B&W illustrations).

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. To End In Flame!, script by Roy Thomas and Gerry Conway, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith [as Barry Smith], inks by Sal Buscema; Ka-Zar uncovers the truth that Heinrich Draco and Captain Christopher, the leaders of the two warring factions in New Britannia, know that the war is over and are prolonging it for their own reasons. Stan Lee's Soapbox. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

United Kingdom edition. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. To End In Flame!, script by Roy Thomas and Gerry Conway, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith [as Barry Smith], inks by Sal Buscema; Ka-Zar uncovers the truth that Heinrich Draco and Captain Christopher, the leaders of the two warring factions in New Britannia, know that the war is over and are prolonging it for their own reasons. Stan Lee's Soapbox.

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"The Andromeda Swarm!" Part 8 of 9. Guest-starring Captain Marvel. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Neal Adams. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Neal Adams and Tom Palmer. Finally, the Avengers blast off into outer space to take the fight to the Kree and the Skrulls! On the edge of the Andromeda Galaxy, Earth's Mightiest Heroes engage the awesome Skrull armada! Cap, Shell-Head, Thor, and the Vision attack the armada's flagship hoping to turn back the entire fleet! During the ferocious battle inside, the Avengers hear about the Skrulls' secret plan to destroy the Earth! And as shown on the dynamic cover, an enraged Vision will do whatever it takes to uncover the devious plan (and rescue the Scarlet Witch)! Meanwhile on Hala, the Kree home planet; the power struggle between the Supreme Intelligence and Ronan the Accuser quietly rages behind the scenes...with Rick Jones caught in the middle! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and Annihilus. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. "The Andromeda Swarm!" Part 8 of 9. Guest-starring Captain Marvel. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Neal Adams and John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Neal Adams and Tom Palmer. Finally the Avengers blast off into outer space to take the fight to the Kree and the Skrulls! On the edge of the Andromeda Galaxy, Earth's Mightiest Heroes engage the awesome Skrull armada! Cap, Shell-head, Thor, and the Vision attack the armada's flagship hoping to turn back the entire fleet! During the ferocious battle inside, the Avengers hear about the Skrulls' secret plan to destroy the Earth! And as shown on the dynamic cover, an enraged Vision will do whatever it takes to uncover the devious plan (and find the Scarlet Witch)! Meanwhile on Hala, the Kree home planet; the power struggle between the Supreme Intelligence and Ronan the Accuser quietly rages behind the scenes...with Rick Jones caught in the middle! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and Annihilus. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. 32 pages.

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Cover by John Costanza (?). "One Froggy Day"; Baby and Uptite believe that Wacky Witch has turned Papa into a frog. "Meanie Genie"; Uptite and his cousin Packy find their uncle Sinbad trapped in a bottle and the three go after the genie who put him there. page Keys of Knowledge filler "The Chimpanzee"; 1 page "Elefink Jokes" filler. "The Big Blow"; No one knows what to do about Baby's horrible trumpet playing. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Whitman edition. Cover by John Costanza (?). "One Froggy Day"; Baby and Uptite believe that Wacky Witch has turned Papa into a frog. "Meanie Genie"; Uptite and his cousin Packy find their uncle Sinbad trapped in a bottle and the three go after the genie who put him there. page Keys of Knowledge filler "The Chimpanzee"; 1 page "Elefink Jokes" filler. "The Big Blow"; No one knows what to do about Baby's horrible trumpet playing. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

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.

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52-page giant. Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. "Silent Night, Deadly Night!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; On Christmas Eve, Batman tracks down a thug who wants revenge on his former boss. A Christmas tale originally presented in Batman #15, "The Loneliest Men in the World," script by Don Cameron, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson; For this Christmas, Batman and Robin decide to play Santa to "the loneliest men in the world": those who have no friends at that festive time of the year. But criminal Dirk Dagner decides to use this plan for his own financial advantage! "Soul-Pit!", script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano; Robin and his friends get in a fight with some "Jesus freaks" and then Robin is contacted by Terri Bergstrom that he needs to help Rick Asher. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

The Beagle Boys in "Plot and Counter Plot" and "With A Little Bit of Luck." Issue also has Gold Key Comics Club News feature. No art/story credits given. Cover price $0.15.

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First 20c cover-priced issue. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Vintage men's interest magazine with a focus on racy adult short fiction stories, sports and war articles, adult themed comic strips, and tasteful pin-up photography. 8" x 11", 66 pages, mostly B&W with some color pages. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $1.00.

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"I'll Fall for You," art by Dan DeCarlo; Betty is admiring the fall, while Archie admires the other girls around him; When Betty runs away hurt, Archie decides to give her a plant in order to make up - except the plant is poison ivy. "The Cost of Loving," art by Dan DeCarlo; Betty and Archie both get jobs working together at a local grocery store; Both are using the earned money for the Prom, but Archie's is for taking Veronica to the Prom, not Betty. "Well, I'll Be..." one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Always a Bridesmaid," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Gus LeMoine; Archie and Betty are on a date in the country when he gets a flat tire on his jalopy; While Betty waits in the car, the jack slips and the car rolls into the lake. "Just Married!", art by Dan DeCarlo; Betty and Archie have very different ideas about what marriage is like. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

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Bible-in-Life Pix Vol. 24 (1972) "February 6, 1972". Sunday Pix was a Christian comic book published weekly by David C. Cook. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 32 pages.

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Bible-in-Life Pix Vol. 24 (1972). "Revenge!" Sunday Pix was a Christian comic book published weekly by David C. Cook. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 8 pages.

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Bible-in-Life Pix Vol. 24 (1972). "A Queen Risks Her Life" Sunday Pix was a Christian comic book published weekly by David C. Cook. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 8 pages.

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Cover by Jose Delbo. Stories by unknown. Art by Jose Delbo and Pat Boyette. Featuring Billy the Kid in "The Trial At Casa Del Lobo" and "The Death Dealers"! Plus: Mr. Young of the Boothill Gazette back-up tale "A Grave Was Waiting!" Also: 1-page text story "Deputy Sheriff's Corner"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.