Comic books July 1973

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 by Nick Cardy. "The Last Moa on Earth!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Giacoia; The hunter Jon Halaway shoots the last of the moa birds and is guilt-ridden by this; Eventually he finds a moa egg and returns to Metropolis; The moa hatches and has gained super-powers. "13 Old Men Who Run the World!" starring the Atom, script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Mike Esposito and Frank Giacoia (as Phil Zupa); Jean Loring is defending Dr. Selzheim in a case where he is framed by a mafia boss for stealing gold bullion. "The Short-Walk-to-Disaster Contract!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; Human Target is hired by his servant Luigi to pose as Luigi's cousin Antonio; He is a circus artist, and his act has been sabotaged a couple of times. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Variant. "The Last Moa on Earth!" Script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Atom back-up story, "13 Old Men Who Run the World!" Script by Elliot Maggin, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Phil Zupa. The Human Target back-up story, "The Short-Walk-to-Disaster Contract (part 1)!" Script by Len Wein, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano (6 pages). Nick Cardy cover. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

July 1973. Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin-up girls. In this issue: Science Fiction by A.E. Van Vogt and Forrest J Ackerman; The Mouth-Hungry Chicks of Hollywood; and Are You Ready to Enlist? - The War Between the Sexes. Plus: Club Adam swingers want to meet you - see inside. 8-in. x 11-in. Mature Readers Cover price $1.00.

Canadian edition with $1.50 cover price - Digest sized. Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Paris Cullins. Codename: Pinkeye! starring Plastic Man, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bob Smith; Agent Pinkeye is revealed as the killer of Dimitri Dervish and is captured by Plas and Woozy. Part I: The Super-Villains of All Ages!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte; Rejected applicant Alaktor steals a Time Bubble and recruits the help of Nero, Dillinger, and Hitler to battle the Legion. Part 2: The Civil War of the Legion!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes. The Chameleon Stone! starring Captain Marvel, script by William Woolfolk, art by C. C. Beck. The Ghost that Haunted Money! starring the Spectre, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Jerry Grandenetti, inks by Murphy Anderson. Untitled Ray story, art by Lou Fine [as E. Lectron]. As the Seas Die starring Aquaman, script by Steve Skeates, art by Jim Aparo. 100 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe and John Romita (alterations), inks by Mike Esposito and John Romita (alterations). "The Sirens of 7th Ave.", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Howard Chaykin, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Killraven and his gang are captured by Skarlet and taken to the Arena to do battle to amuse the Martians; First appearances of M'Shulla, Hawk and Arrow. 36 pgs, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe and John Romita (alterations), inks by Mike Esposito and John Romita (alterations). "The Sirens of 7th Ave.", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Howard Chaykin, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Killraven and his gang are captured by Skarlet and taken to the Arena to do battle to amuse the Martians; First appearances of M'Shulla, Hawk and Arrow. 36 pgs, full color.

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In the previous issue, the Green Goblin kills Gwen Stacy, so in this issue, Spider-Man is out for blood! "The Goblin's Last Stand" has a script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gil Kane, and inks by John Romita Sr. and Tony Mortellaro. The death scene of the Green Goblin (Norman Osborn) is stunning and inspired a similar moment in the 2002 Spider-Man movie. Romita cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 99 and 192. Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Centerfold Insert Variant. In the previous issue, the Green Goblin kills Gwen Stacy, so in this issue, Spider-Man is out for blood! "The Goblin's Last Stand" has a script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gil Kane, and inks by John Romita Sr. and Tony Mortellaro. The death scene of the Green Goblin (Norman Osborn) is stunning and inspired a similar moment in the 2002 Spider-Man movie. Romita cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 99 and 192. Cover price $0.20.

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Double Insert Variant. Includes the Mark Jeweler Advertisement Centerfold Insert and the Mennen Advertisment Inner Cover Wrap Insert. In the previous issue, the Green Goblin kills Gwen Stacy, so in this issue, Spider-Man is out for blood! "The Goblin's Last Stand" has a script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gil Kane, and inks by John Romita Sr. and Tony Mortellaro. The death scene of the Green Goblin (Norman Osborn) is stunning and inspired a similar moment in the 2002 Spider-Man movie. Romita cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 99 and 192. Cover price $0.20.

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July 1973. Stories: "A Bridle for Pegasus" by Anne McCaffrey, "The City of Ul Chalan" by Richard K. Lyon, "Peace Probe" by Roy L. Prosterman, "Young Beaker" by J.T. Lamberty Jr., and "Godsend" by Edward Wellen. Science Fact article, "Rarefied Atmospheres" by Gary E. Myers. Cover by Kelly Freas. Illustrations by Mike Hinge, Jack Gaughan, Leo Summers, and Kelly Freas. 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 & Chic Stone and Joe Edwards. Every time Archie buys something for Veronica, Reggie swipes it and gives it to Veronica as his own in "Success At Last"! Plus: Li'l Jinx in the 1-pager "Mizspel!" by Joe Edwards; Mr. Svensen has over-waxed the school floors again, something even he has to admit when he becomes the latest of many people to slip on them, in "The Floor Plan"; the modern Archie gang suspects they might have lived through all this before, and they're right, as another prehistoric Archie adventure proves, in "Two Worlds"; and no one wants to be around Archie because they're all convinced that his sneezing means he's catching a cold in "Cold Comfort"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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Written by Joe Edwards and unknown. Art by Al Hartley, Joe Edwards and unknown. Mr. Weatherbee has woman troubles and consults Archie for advice in "We Try Ardor"! Plus: Mr. Weatherbee weighs himself after showering in the 1-pager "A-Weigh He Goes!", reprinted from #29; Dilton designs an electronic bulletin board that Mr. Weatherbee can control remotely in "Cool Tool"; Mr. Weatherbee comes to work with a stomachache and Archie somehow makes it worse in "Gut Issue"; Archie has to hire an editorial assistant for the school newspaper in "The Assistant," reprinted from Laugh Comics (1946 1st Series) #207; Archie tries to intimidate Mr. Weatherbee by wearing his karate uniform in the 1-pager "Chop Chap"; Archie fails to find a chaperone for the next school dance in the 1-pager "Top Choice!", reprinted from #29; Mr. Weatherbee gets a new TV phone in his office in the 1-pager "Phone Groan"; Archie needs the perfect excuse for being late to school in the 1-pager "Super Alibi!"; Archie and Jughead buy stuff from Mr. Weatherbee at his garage sale, only for him to end up buying it back later in "Sale Travail"; Li'l Jinx wishes on a star for some pistachio nuts in the 1-pager "Wish Boner"; and Li'l Jinx and Charley discuss interesting facts about fish in the 1-pager "Fish Tale!" Characters in this issue: Archie Andrews, Jughead Jones, Mr. Weatherbee, Miss Grundy, Miss Haggly, Dilton Doiley, Miss Beazley, Betty Cooper, Li'l Jinx and Charley Hawse. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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"Memories Are Made of This," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; When the limo Archie borrowed to take Veronica to prom breaks down, she goes to prom with Reggie; Meanwhile Archie ends up taking Betty to prom on a horse. "The False Alarm," art by Al Hartley; Archie and Veronica teach a younger child the danger of calling in false fire alarms. ""X"-Wise" one-page Li'l Jinx story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Charlie's father signed his report card with an X. "The Whole Picture," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; An architect has plans to completely renovate Riverdale High. Archie Club News. "Bookworm," script by Frank Doyle, art by Harry Lucey; Reggie discusses his place in the yearbook and tries to schmooze Mr. Weatherbee and Miss Grundy. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Reluctant Referee, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; When Veronica breaks up with Archie, Betty is prepared to pounce and get him on the rebound; But Dilton insists that her duty as a friend is to try and bring them back together. Shampoo, script by Frank Doyle; Veronica doesn't want her father to test an experimental shampoo on her hair, so she gets Betty to try it instead. Lessons In Love, script by Frank Doyle, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Even Veronica is upset at the way Archie takes Betty for granted, and she convinces him to "try a little tenderness." Spin Out, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. All the boys are crazy over baton twirlers, so Betty and Veronica decide to teach themselves how to "kick and twirl. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Giant-Sized issue. Betty and Veronica are jealous of the new cheerleader at school; a showdown between Archie and Reggie is relayed in Western-movie lingo; Reggie and Archie get drawn into a dispute between Veronica and Betty. Art by Samm Schwartz and Harry Lucey, plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 32 pages. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.25.

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Measuring Up; Archie's new suit has one leg shorter than the other, so he and Jughead come up with an elaborate scheme so that no one will notice it at the dance. The Salesman; Veronica tries to help Archie find a job so that he will have the money to take her to the movies. Pharaoh Foul; Archie and Jughead are slaves in ancient Egypt. Survival of the Fittest; Jughead is out of cash, so he convinces Betty to make a big meal for Archie--but of things that he knows Archie would never eat. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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 Don Perlin. Stories and art by Don Perlin, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Jack Keller. A soldier's-eye view of the stress, danger and grim choices that come with war. Lt. Eggers flies cargo planes over wartime Europe, but now he must transport lovely French Resistance agent Jeanne back to France. US soldiers liberate an Asian temple from "Commies." Lt. Holman gets his first command - the battered destroyer currently under attack by Axis forces, in a story with art and cover by future Marvel legend Don Perlin. The Delivery Man; Sanctuary; First Command!; The Army Inspector General Reports! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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"Your Young Men Shall Slay Visions!" Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Bob Brown. Inks by Frank Rolle. Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. The Vision and the Scarlet Witch have made their love for one another known to the general public! How will the outside world react to a mutant and a synthezoid involved in a relationship? Regrettably, not very well. After Wanda and the Vision are spotted kissing atop the Statue of Liberty, a bizarre group of domestic terrorists devises a plot to kill the Vision! What is the method for their madness? Suicide bombing. The terrorists' first bombing attempt doesn't slay the synthezoid avenger, but leaves him seriously wounded. Iron Man takes the Vision to Stark Industries' Long Island plant where Dr. Donald Blake, Tony Stark, and T'Challa work to repair their critically injured teammate! Leaving Captain America and the Scarlet Witch to stave off the terrorists' second bombing run! It's a desperate fight for survival for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Cameo appearances by Mantis and the Swordsman. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: This issue was published in 1973 and may have been ahead of its time.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Your Young Men Shall Slay Visions!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Frank Bolle. Avengers roll call: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, the Scarlet Witch, the Black Panther, and the Vision. Mantis and Swordsman guest appearances. Rich Buckler/Joe Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.20.

Double Insert Variant - Mark Jewelers Advertisement Centerfold Insert and Mennen Inner Cover Wrap Insert. "Your Young Men Shall Slay Visions!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Frank Bolle. Avengers roll call: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, the Scarlet Witch, the Black Panther, and the Vision. Mantis and Swordsman guest appearances. Rich Buckler/Joe Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.20.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. "Your Young Men Shall Slay Visions!" Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Bob Brown. Inks by Frank Rolle. Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. The Vision and the Scarlet Witch have made their love for one another known to the general public! How will the outside world react to a mutant and a synthezoid involved in a relationship? Regrettably, not very well. After Wanda and the Vision are spotted kissing atop the Statue of Liberty, a bizarre group of domestic terrorists devises a plot to kill the Vision! What is the method for their madness? Suicide bombing. The terrorists' first bombing attempt doesn't slay the synthezoid avenger, but leaves him seriously wounded. Iron Man takes the Vision to Stark Industries' Long Island plant where Dr. Donald Blake, Tony Stark, and T'Challa work to repair their critically injured teammate! Leaving Captain America and the Scarlet Witch to stave off the terrorists' second bombing run! It's a desperate fight for survival for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Cameo appearances by Mantis and the Swordsman. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: This issue was published in 1973 and may have been ahead of its time.) 32 pages

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A New Hat For Barney!; Barney tries to spruce up his house. Out Of Sight; Barney gets the wrong pair of glasses. The Guest; Fred stays at Barney's house after Wilma throws him out. Scheme For A Day!; Betty is mistaken for a millionaire heiress. Based on The Flintstones, the classic animated series. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Deadly Numbers Game!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman investigates a strange series of thefts based upon number-associated objects that end up in the hands of wax dummies in a museum; Batman confronts the man responsible for the thefts and learns that the young man has been trying to improve the ticket sales of the museum. "Return of the Flying Grayson!", script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Robin tracks down some stolen paintings, one of which is of his parents doing their circus act. "The Batman Nobody Knows!", script by Frank Robbins, art by Dick Giordano; Bruce Wayne takes a group of children on a camping trip and learns what they think of Batman; After listening to their stories, Bruce surprises them by appearing as Batman. Letters from comics writers Bob Rozakis and Mike W. Barr. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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The Beagle Boys in "The Defective Detectives" guest starring Shamrock Bones, a Sherlock Holmes take-off, and "The Comic Book Crooks." No art/story credits given. Cover price $0.20.

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