Comic books May 1975

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Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Man Who Created Superman!", script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner; An island hermit with second sight helps Superman defuse a deadly solar energy bomb. "The Girl With The 24-Karat Dreams!", script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Klaus Janson; Enrichetta Negrini finds she has the apparent power to turn whatever or whoever she dreams of into solid gold, including her fiancé, and the Atom takes a hand... only to find that his hand has also turned into gold. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Variant. Cover art by Dick Giordano. The Man Who Created Superman!, script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner. The Girl With The 24-Karat Dreams! starring Atom, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Klaus Janson. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.20.

Vol. 19, No. 5. May 1975. Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin-up girls. In this issue: ADAM Looks Back at Burlesque; The Futureworld of Swinging Will Blow Your Mind; and Read About the Fun and Games in a Secret Army. Plus: Club Adam swingers want to meet you - see inside. 8-in. x 11-in. Mature Readers. Cover price $1.25.

Photo cover. Comic book based on the TV police drama Adam 12 which aired from 1968 to 1975. Officers Pete Malloy and Jim Reed in "But Not In Real Life" in which the officers encounter a down-and-out stuntman and "Satan's Children" in which the officers encounter a cult. No story/art credits given. Cover price $0.25.

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Photo cover. Comic book based on the TV police drama Adam 12 which aired from 1968 to 1975. Officers Pete Malloy and Jim Reed in "But Not In Real Life" in which the officers encounter a down-and-out stuntman and "Satan's Children" in which the officers encounter a cult. No story/art credits given. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 8, Issue 1 - May 1975, 8.5" x 11", 102 pages, Color and B&W. Cover price $1.25.

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Cover by Craig Russell. "The Rebels of January and Beyond!", script by Don McGregor, pencils by Craig Russell (pages 1-5, 18), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-5, 18); April 2019: The High Overlord is called to his Martian superiors in Washington D.C. to provide a report on the battle between him and Killraven back in January; With his report, Overlord provides profiles of Killraven, M'Shulla, and Mint Julep to his superiors; Afterwards, he concludes that while all escaped the battle, the primary concern should be towards Killraven, who's charisma and character could inspire the humans to revolt against their master. Pages 6-17 reprint pages from Amazing Adventures 23-24 with pencils by Herb Trimpe and inks by Frank Chiaramonte and Jack Abel. 36 pgs, full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Killraven stars in "The Rebels of January and Beyond!" Script by Don McGregor, pencils by Craig Russell, inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-5, 18). Pages 6-17 reprint pages from Amazing Adventures 23-24 with pencils by Herb Trimpe and inks by Frank Chiaramonte and Jack Abel. Russell cover. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. Cover by Craig Russell. "The Rebels of January and Beyond!", script by Don McGregor, pencils by Craig Russell (pages 1-5, 18), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-5, 18); April 2019: The High Overlord is called to his Martian superiors in Washington D.C. to provide a report on the battle between him and Killraven back in January; With his report, Overlord provides profiles of Killraven, M'Shulla, and Mint Julep to his superiors; Afterwards, he concludes that while all escaped the battle, the primary concern should be towards Killraven, who's charisma and character could inspire the humans to revolt against their master. Pages 6-17 reprint pages from Amazing Adventures 23-24 with pencils by Herb Trimpe and inks by Frank Chiaramonte and Jack Abel. 36 pgs, full color. $0.25.

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First (full) appearance of the Gwen Stacy clone in "The Delusion Conspiracy!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Frank Giacoia (finishes), and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. On the banks of the Seine River inside the Cathedral de Notre Dame, the wondrous wall-crawler battles the Cyclone to save J. Jonah Jameson and Joe Robertson! With a bit of American ingenuity the spectacular one defeats the French super-villain and sets a course for home! On the long flight back, Peter looks forward to reuniting with Mary Jane; but when he arrives at his Chelsea apartment…he finds Gwen Stacy instead! What?! Unbelievable! The web-slinger's nightmare is only just beginning. Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Anna Watson. Origin of the Cyclone. (Notes: This issue along with its dramatic cover sent shockwaves thru Marveldom when it was published. The Cyclone appears next in Spectacular Spider-Man 22 & 23. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #18 Volstagg by Jack Kirby and John Romita. The letters page also includes a letter from Fantagraphics publisher Kim Thompson. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 524,583; average paid circulation 288,232. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 121.) 32 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. First full appearance of the Gwen Stacy clone (sigh) plus the Cyclone in "The Delusion Conspiracy." Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt. Gil Kane cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 121. Letter to the editor from Kim Thompson (Fantagraphics). The letters page also Marvel Value Stamp series A # 18: Volstagg (from Thor). Cover price $0.25.

Annual 1976 - Includes Activity games, a crossword puzzles. This volume features a frightening tale as Spidey must do battle with the Lord of Vampires himself, Dracula. Story by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru and Don Heck. Includes a funny story about the friendly rivalry between Spidey and the Human Torch. Fantastic Four guest star. Story by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby. Plus Spider-Man teams up with the Black Panther to stop a stampede of dinosaurs in downtown Manhattan. Seriously. Story by Len Wein. Art by Sal Buscema. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color.

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"The Storms of Windhaven" by George R. R. Martin

May 1975. Stories: "The Storms of Windhaven" by Lisa Tuttle and George R.R. Martin, "Nascent" by Michael Sutch, "Country of the Mind" by W. Macfarlane, "A Scraping at the Bones" by Algis Budrys, and "Two Heads Are Better Than One" by Spider Robinson. Science Fact article, "Turning Point" by Thomas A. Easton. Cover by Jack Gaughan. Illustrations by Jack Gaughan, Nick Zules, John Schoenherr, and Vincent diFate. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

1975 - 1st printing. Cover by Richard Corben. Includes: "Introduction" (Donald A. Wollheim); "A Song for Lya" (George R. R. Martin); "Deathsong" (Sydney J. Van Scyoc); "A Full Member of the Club" (Bob Shaw); "The Sun's Tears" (Brian M. Stableford); "The Gift of Garigolli" (C. M. Kornbluth and Frederik Pohl); "The Four-Hour Fugue" (Alfred Bester); "Twig" (Gordon R. Dickson); "Cathadonian Odyssey" (Michael Bishop); "The Bleeding Man" (Craig Strete); and "Stranger in Paradise" (Isaac Asimov). Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 270 pages, Text Only.

Issue #2 - May 1975. Humor magazine that parodies all the news of the day. Dennis O'Neil story. Cartoonists: Neal Adams, Continuity Studios, Justin Green, Larry Hama, Jerry Lane, Winsor McCay, Ralph Reese, Barry Siegal, Bruce Simon, Ned Sonntag, Bill Griffith. 78 pages, 8.5" x 11", B&W. MATURE. Cover price $1.25.

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The World of Jughead. "Change for the Better"; Jughead isn't acting like himself. "Model Muddle" one-page story; Li'l Jinx takes up painting. "The Invader"; Mr. Lodge can't get rid of Jughead. "Surprise Prize"; Ethel gives Jughead a kiss after he guesses the lucky number. "Fair Fight"; Jughead's painting of a tough guy punches him in the face. Archie Club News. "Button Business"; Archie likes the buttons on Jughead's hat and wants to go into business making them. "Great Date"; Jughead goes out with Ethel after losing a bet. "Party Boy"; The gang wants Jughead to perform magic tricks. "Fool Proof"; Jughead needs money to buy hamburgers so he auctions off a date with Archie in exchange for a cut of the profits. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. You Came A Long Way, Baby, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica are amused by the selection of Miss Grundy to give a lecture on women's rights. Kitty Ditty, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty borrows Hot Dog from Jughead so she can enter a dog sled race against Veronica. Hostess ad with the Archie gang, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Advertisement for Betty And Veronica Spectacular #234. Cover price $0.25.

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"An Outstanding Job"; Archie tries to fix a leaky water pipe in the basement of the Lodge Mansion. "The Prop Stop" starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. "Tail Tale," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Aunt Hilda gives Salem magic powers so he can keep Sabrina out of mischief while she is gone but it is Sabrina that has to undo all Salem's mischief. "Cover Story," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Melody goes ice skating for the first time. Grundy's U.S.A. Puzzler page with Miss Grundy. "The Literary Giant," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica sees Reggie reading a book and decides to invite him to the school dance. 36 pgs., full color. 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 $0.50.

Edited by Roy Thomas. Cover by Alfredo Alcala. Stories by Don Glut, Mike Sekowsky, Mike Vosburg, Tom Sutton, Peter A. Flynn, and Carl Burgos. Crazy-funny humor tales that will make you go Arrgh! Includes The Mummy parody. 36 pages, full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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"The Torch is Passed!" Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Cover by Jim Starlin and John Romita Sr. (vignettes). In the Mad Thinker's deserted laboratory, the Vision witnesses how Ultron-5 transformed the original Human Torch's body into his own synthetic body. Sadly, the synthezoid avenger also observes the tragic death of his creator and his first valiant fight against Ultron. However, the past is in the past; and knowing the truth, the Vision is ready to move forward and reunite with Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Meanwhile in present day Vietnam, Moondragon joins Mantis, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, Libra, and the Cotati to uncover the secrets of the Celestial Madonna. Origin of the Vision. Origin of Moondragon. Death of Dr. Phineas T. Horton. Story continues in Giant-Size Avengers 4. Cameo appearance by Immortus. Flashback cameos by the Wasp, Henry Pym, Dr. Phineas T. Horton, Quasimodo, Silver Surfer, Thanos, Mentor, and the Mad Thinker. (Notes: This issue fills in the details of what took place between Fantastic Four Annual 4 and the Vision's first appearance in Avengers 57. Elements of the story in Doctor Strange (2nd series) 7 continue in Giant-Size Avengers 4.) The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 342,917; average paid circulation 188,084. Cover price $0.25.

The origin of the Vision continues in "The Times That Bind!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Avengers roll call: Thor, Iron Man, Mantis, Hawkeye, and the Vision. Appearances by the Silver Surfer, Goliath, the Wasp, and the Golden Age Human Torch. Thanos cameo. The story continues in Giant-Size Avengers 4. The letters page contains a statement of ownership--average print run 342,917; average paid circulation 188,084. Jim Starlin cover (vignettes by John Romita Sr.). Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. Cover price $0.25.

1976 - 1st printing. Collects Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #83-85. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema, Tom Palmer, and Frank Giacoia. Featuring the classic tales "Come on in, the Revolution's Fine!" - starring Valkyrie, the Wasp, Medusa of the Inhumans, and the Black Widow; "The Sword and the Sorceress!" - featuring the Black Knight and Enchantress; and "The World is Not for Burning!" Hardcover, 8-in. 11-in., 64 pages, full color.

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Cover by Fred Himes. "Li'l Gink"; Barney has a bad dream about a joke telling creature called Little Gink. "Big Shot," art by Fred Himes; When Dirk Dimple stops for the weekend Fred and Barney are not very happy about it. "Over Time," art by Fred Himes; Mr. Slate bit off more than he can chew. "High Tide," art by Fred Himes; Barney's short cut doesn't work out well. "A Sticky Situation" text story with Lok the Elf, script by Mike Pellowski, art by Jim Hanley. "Sticky Subject," art by Fred Himes; Barney accidentally performs as the lead singer of the rock band The Galloping Boulders. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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First 25-cent cover price. Cover art by Dick Giordano. "Batman and the Mummy" Hostess Twinkies ad. "Riddler on the Move!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua), inks by Dick Giordano; Batman is on the trail of a criminal organization that provides criminal services for other criminals in the underworld; When he is about to take down their leader, Batman is challenged by the Riddler to solve one of his infamous riddles; In doing so, Batman is lured directly into a trap inside a museum, where the Riddler has prepared a whole chamber with loaded crossbows aimed at Batman; The Dark Knight has to solve yet another riddle to save his life and in the meantime, the Riddler moves on and takes over the criminal organization Batman was trying to dismantle. Statement of ownership; average # of copies sold previous year: 193,223. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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1976 (Battle Picture Weekly Annual) - A Fleetway Annual. A collection of war stories told in the graphic novel format. Some issues include articles and puzzles. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: 1976-1982 are titled Battle Picture Weekly Annual, 1983-1984 and 1988-1989 are titled Battle Annual, and 1985-1987 are titled Battle Action Force Annual.