Comic books July 1972

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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First 20-cent cover price. Cover by Nick Cardy. "Superman vs Superstar!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Gregory Reed, the actor who plays Superman, uses black magic to transfer his mind into Superman's body to take revenge on Superman. "Fadeout for a Freak," script by Bob Haney, pencils by John Calnan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Metamorpho, with the help of Simon Stagg, defeats Ulysses Bronson. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

July 1972. Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin-up girls. In this issue: The Gentle Art of Seduction; Adventures of a Street Hustler; and Will Sex Machines Take Over? Plus: Club Adam swingers section. 8-in. x 11-in. Mature Readers Cover price $1.00.

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Cover art by Bob Oksner. Demon Spawn, script by Marv Wolfman (story) and Steve Skeates (dialogue), pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bob Oksner; Nightflame kidnaps Supergirl and transports the Maid of Might to face her own death wish; Upon her death, Supergirl's powers will then transfer to Nightflame. The Brave and the Broken, script by Steve Skeates, pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Zatanna helps a detective with his lack of faith and courage. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

One of the long running crime magazines of all times. Novelette "Long Shot" by Michael Collins. Short stories by Edward D. Hoch, Bill Pronzini, and others. Softcover digest, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 160 pages. Cover price $0.75.

1st printing. Story and art by Barney Steel. 32 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. NOTE: 1st printings are identified by a $0.50 cover price. Cover price $0.50.

2nd printing. Story and art by Barney Steel. 32 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. NOTE: $1 cover price. Cover price $1.00.

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36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover by John Romita. "Evil Is All In Your Mind!", script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Frank Giacoia; Mastermind, having gathered the Blob and Unus the Untouchable to form a new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, has used his illusion casting powers to convince the Beast that he had killed Iron Man, hoping that the horrified mutant would join their group under the impression that he is a murderer; Confronting the Beast as he flees the Brant Corporation headquarters, they are attacked by their would-be recruit; The battle ends when Beast finds himself outmatched and learns that Mastermind only wishes to speak to him; Appealing to the Beast's status as an outcast, Mastermind asks Hank to join their group; The Beast, confused and unable to think straight thanks to a combination of his "murder" of Iron Man, and Mastermind's manipulations, agrees to join. 36 pgs, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. The Beast stars in "Evil Is All in Your Mind!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Frank Giacoia. Appearances by the Blob, Mastermind, and Unus the Untouchable. Iron Man cameo. John Romita Sr. cover. Cover price $0.20.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover by John Romita. "Evil Is All In Your Mind!", script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Frank Giacoia; Mastermind, having gathered the Blob and Unus the Untouchable to form a new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, has used his illusion casting powers to convince the Beast that he had killed Iron Man, hoping that the horrified mutant would join their group under the impression that he is a murderer; Confronting the Beast as he flees the Brant Corporation headquarters, they are attacked by their would-be recruit; The battle ends when Beast finds himself outmatched and learns that Mastermind only wishes to speak to him; Appealing to the Beast's status as an outcast, Mastermind asks Hank to join their group; The Beast, confused and unable to think straight thanks to a combination of his "murder" of Iron Man, and Mastermind's manipulations, agrees to join. 36 pages, full color.

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First appearance of the Gibbon in "The Birth of the Gibbon!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. On a Manhattan rooftop, the wall-crawler has a chance meeting with a man named Martin Blank. And after he talks with Spider-Man; the tall, lanky, and athletic Martin decides to become a superhero! But when Martin (in his ape costume) meets the web-slinger again, Spider-Man laughs at his offer to become partners, and Martin is hurt. And now the Gibbon is vulnerable to becoming partners...with someone else! Origin of the Gibbon. Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, and Kraven the Hunter. (Notes: This story completes Stan Lee's extraordinary scripting run on the Amazing Spider-Man title -- which began with issue #1 in 1963. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer David Michelinie. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #89.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. First appearance of the Gibbon in "The Birth of the Gibbon." Script by Stan Lee (his last on the series), pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Romita and Tony Mortellaro. Romita cover. Letter to the editor from David Michelinie, who would later write Spider-Man himself. Cover price $0.20.

Issue 2 - August, 1973. Poetry enthusiast's fanzine. Newsprint, 8.5" x 11", 32 pages, B&W.

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July 1972. Stories: "Collision Course" by S. Kye Boult, "Count Down" by Laurence M. Janifer, "The Mercenary" by Jerry Pournelle, "Man Off a White Horse" by Howard L. Myers, "Monster in the Waterhole" by Glenn L. Gillette, and "Unfair Trade" by Patrick Welch. Science Fact article, "The Future of Automotive Power Plants" by R.G. Cleveland. Cover by John Schoenherr. Illustrations by Leo Summers, John Schoenherr, Michael Gilbert, 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, Harry Lucey pencils, and Chic Stone inks unless noted, Bill Yoshida letters. Li'l Jinx by Joe Edwards. "Sign Bored": Archie doesn't recognize the obvious signs (6 pages). "Daddy's Boy": Mr. Lodge gets caught saying all the right things (Writer unknown, 8 pages). Li'l Jinx in "Way Out!": Jinx offers Charley an exclusive position (1 page). "Neighbor Labor": Archie takes the scenic route to the refrigerator (George Gladir script, Dan DeCarlo pencils, Rudy Lapick inks, 1 page). "Salvage Rights": Reggie takes a rough ride (Inker unknown, 6 pages). 36 pages. Full-color. Cover price $0.20.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. Dan DeCarlo, Rudy Lapick cover. Frank Doyle scripts, Harry Lucey pencils, and Chic Stone inks unless noted, Bill Yoshida letters. Li'l Jinx by Joe Edwards. "Sign Bored": Archie doesn't recognize the obvious signs (6 pages). "Daddy's Boy": Mr. Lodge gets caught saying all the right things (Writer unknown, 8 pages). Li'l Jinx in "Way Out!": Jinx offers Charley an exclusive position (1 page). "Neighbor Labor": Archie takes the scenic route to the refrigerator (George Gladir script, Dan DeCarlo pencils, Rudy Lapick inks, 1 page). "Salvage Rights": Reggie takes a rough ride (Inker unknown, 6 pages). 36 pages. Full-color. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Runner Up, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Deciding that they need to get in shape to attract the boys, the girls take up jogging. Daddy's Little Girl, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Mr. Lodge can't take Veronica to the father-daughter dance, so Veronica makes Archie go, disguised as her father. Split Personality, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; A narrator explains that Betty and Veronica are really two sides of the same personality: Betty's the good side, and Veronica's the bad side. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.15.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. Customer Notes: Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Runner Up, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Deciding that they need to get in shape to attract the boys, the girls take up jogging. Daddy's Little Girl, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Mr. Lodge can't take Veronica to the father-daughter dance, so Veronica makes Archie go, disguised as her father. Split Personality, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; A narrator explains that Betty and Veronica are really two sides of the same personality: Betty's the good side, and Veronica's the bad side. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Men's interest digest with comics, jokes and tasteful pin-up photography. 5" x 6.5", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Stories by unknown. Art by Jack Keller, Pat Boyette and unknown. Read about a nuclear age hazard in..."Frozen Hell!" A special saga of World War I about a compassionate enemy in the thriller..."The Last Kill"! And if the Nazi Tigers reached the fuel dump, a lot of G.I.s would die...but if 'Rusty Rosie' tried to stop them, her crew would get wiped out! One thing they knew for sure..."Someone Has to Die"! Plus: 1-page Gregorios the Great text story "Set Sail for Sardisi"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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"Five Dooms to Save Tomorrow!" Plot by Harlan Ellison. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by Dan Adkins. Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia. The first 100 issues of Earth's Mightiest Heroes are in the books! And the next one hundred begin with an original story from Harlan Ellison! The Avengers serve as honor guards for a special man vs. machine chess match! However, after the Eastern European grandmaster collapses during the match, chaos erupts and finger pointing starts! Did someone poison the European champion? It appears an unassuming man named Leonard Tippit did. Why? What exactly is going on? The Watcher knows! And that means the Avengers' adventure is only just beginning! Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Paul Kupperberg.) Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Harlan Ellison provides the plot for "Five Dooms to Save Tomorrow!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dan Adkins. Avengers roll call: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. The Watcher guest stars. Letter to the editor from Paul Kupperberg. Buckler/Frank Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.20.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. Harlan Ellison provides the plot for "Five Dooms to Save Tomorrow!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dan Adkins. Avengers roll call: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. The Watcher guest stars. Letter to the editor from Paul Kupperberg. Buckler/Frank Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.20.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. "What To Do Till The Sentinels Come!" Part 1 of 3. Plot suggestion by Chris Claremont. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Rich Buckler, Joe Sinnott, and John Romita (touch-ups). What would the Vision do if he had the opportunity to become human? The synthezoid avenger might just have that chance! But what if the man providing the means and the materials were none other than the Avengers' long-time foe, the Grim Reaper? During a clandestine meeting on the lower east side, the questions are asked. Now what will be the Vision's answers? Meanwhile, the Sentinels (last seen in Uncanny X-Men 59) have set their sights on a different team of super-heroes! Specifically Earth's Mightiest Heroes! And even more specifically the Scarlet Witch! When Wanda takes an evening walk through Central Park, the Sentinels strike! Quicksilver and the Vision rush to the Scarlet Witch's side for the showdown in Central Park! An excellent issue! Cameo appearance by General Thunderbolt Ross. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The Grim Reaper previously appeared in Avengers 79. Wonder Man's comatose body appears for the first time since his apparent death in Avengers (1st series) 9.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. "Five Dooms to Save Tomorrow!" Plot by Harlan Ellison. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by Dan Adkins. Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia. The first 100 issues of Earth's Mightiest Heroes are in the books! And the next one hundred begin with an original story from Harlan Ellison! The Avengers serve as honor guards for a special man vs. machine chess match! However, after the Eastern European grandmaster collapses during the match, chaos erupts and finger pointing starts! Did someone poison the European champion? It appears an unassuming man named Leonard Tippit did. Why? What exactly is going on? The Watcher knows! And that means the Avengers' adventure is only just beginning! Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Paul Kupperberg.)

The Beagle Boys in "Invasion of Piracy," "Boom Beagle's Big Backfire," "The Squawk Box," and "No-Gun Sheriff." No art/story credits given. Cover price $0.15.

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Featuring: 4 page Beetle Bailey story "The G.I. Show"; 3 page Sarge Snorkel story "Lt. Fuzz Flips At Sarge"; 3 page Beetle Bailey story "Double Explosion"; 3 page Beetle Bailey story "Speaking Up"; 1 page Beetle Bailey activity "Color This Page, Kids!"; 3 page Beetle Bailey story "Bunny's Beau"; 3 page Sarge Snorkel story "Swanky Sarge"; 1 page Beetle Bailey text story "Service Smiles" with Killer Diller and Beetle Bailey (both vignettes only); 3 page Beetle Bailey story "The Snoring Contest"; 1 page Beetle Bailey story "The Team Man." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.