Comic books February 1976

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-

1st appearance of Hook Jaw - Hook Jaw, by writer Ken Armstrong and artist Ramon Sola, was a UK comic strip inspired by Steven Spielberg's JAWs. 32 pages, B&W. NOTE: This series was eventually cancelled in the UK for too much violence and blood for a comic book.

Hook Jaw - 32 pages, B&W. NOTE: This series was eventually cancelled in the UK for too much violence and blood for a comic book.

Hook Jaw - 32 pages, B&W. NOTE: This series was eventually cancelled in the UK for too much violence and blood for a comic book.

Last 25-cent cover price. Cover by Mike Grell. "Jaws of the Killer Shark!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Tex Blaisdell; The Shark, Green Lanterns old foe, regains his humanoid form and battles Superman. "Bail Out the Nutty Kid," script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Mike Grell; Comedian Danny Harris is kidnapped by a group of thugs masquerading as clowns during his pledge-drive telethon, at which Oliver Queen is manning a phone bank; Ollie telephones Black Canary to come to their aid while the clowns levy a demand for ransom money before taking him to a helicopter. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Variant. Cover art by Mike Grell. Jaws of the Killer Shark! starring Superman, Green Lantern, and Captain Strong, script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Tex Blaisdell. Bail Out the Nutty Kid starring Green Arrow and Black Canary, script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Mike Grell. Cover price $0.25.

February 1976. Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin-up girls. In this issue: John and Vinnie - a special 10-page pictorial of young love; The Classical Packard - the vintage years; Cruel Jewels - a revealing look; Nude Beaches; and The State of Sex Education. 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 "A Double Life" in which the officers deal with a mysterious art and antique dealer and "One Wild Night" in which the officers track down a thief operating out of a stolen cab. Issue also has one-page feature on the Canadian Mounted Police. No story/art credits given. No. on cover: 90287-602. 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 "A Double Life" in which the officers deal with a mysterious art and antique dealer and "One Wild Night" in which the officers track down a thief operating out of a stolen cab. Issue also has one-page feature on the Canadian Mounted Police. No story/art credits given. Cover price $0.25.

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Last 25-cent cover priced issue. Cover art by Jim Aparo. The Dolphin Connection, script by Paul Levitz (plot) and David Michelinie (script), art by Jim Aparo; Aquaman encounters a heroin-smuggling operation that uses dolphins as couriers; Aquaman battles the Fisherman. Confrontation starring the Seven Soldiers of Victory, script by Joe Samachson, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Tex Blaisdell. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Last 25-cent cover priced issue. Cover art by Jim Aparo. The Dolphin Connection, script by Paul Levitz (plot) and David Michelinie (script), art by Jim Aparo; Aquaman encounters a heroin-smuggling operation that uses dolphins as couriers; Aquaman battles the Fisherman. Confrontation starring the Seven Soldiers of Victory, script by Joe Samachson, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Tex Blaisdell. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Gil Kane cover; Ploog art; Tuska art Adaptation of the movie; reprints PotA magazine in color Cover price $0.25.

Auction Item: FN- 5.5 View scans Auction opens February 3	Add to cart CGC 9.8 $2,375.00 View scans Paper: White Label #4515264001 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart CGC 9.8 $3,000.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White Label #3870077009 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart CGC 9.6 $540.00 View scans Paper: White Label #4518104005 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
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1st appearance of Power Girl. Cover art by Mike Grell. The Super Squad! starring the All Star Super Squad, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Wally Wood; Power Girl describes the Super Squad as a strike force composed of the JSA and the three younger heroes--Robin, Power Girl, and Star-Spangled Kid. Letters from Roy Thomas and Jerry Bails. The Captive Commissioner Hostess ad starring Batman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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"The Longest Hundred Yards!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. A group of criminals kidnap the young daughter of an ex-Empire State University (ESU) football star! The former jock turned scientist has developed a new crime-fighting computer that the underworld desperately wants! The dramatic exchange is set for the 50-yard line inside ESU's stadium! Will the wondrous wall-crawler come off the bench and save the day? It's 4th down and life to go! Appearances by Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, Ned Leeds, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: The letters page features an article by assistant editor Roger Slifer explaining (or explaining away) the discrepancies in the Jackal storyline. This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Peter Parker and Aunt May. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 130.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. "The Longest Hundred Yards!" Script by Len Wein, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. The letters page contains an essay by assistant editor Roger Slifer explaining (or explaining away) the discrepancies readers pointed out in the Jackal storyline that concluded in issue 149. Gil Kane cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 130. Cover price $0.25.

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February 1976. Cover by Rick Sternbach. Stories: "Children of Dune" (part 2 of 4) by Frank Herbert, "The Winnowing" by Isaac Asimov, "A Martian Ricorso" by Greg Bear, "The Better Mousetrap" by Hayford Peirce, and "A Matter of Pride" by Kevin O'Donnell Jr. Science Fact article, "The Discovery of the Gypsy" by Richard A. Carrigan. Illustrations by Rick Sternbach, Kelly Freas, Nick Zules, and John Schoenherr,. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W, Cover price $1.00.

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Featuring: 10 page Andy Panda and Charlie Chicken story "Little Bigfoot" written by Don R. Christensen; 12 page Andy Panda and Charlie Chicken story "Flying Egg Rip-Off"; 1 page Kenner advertisement "Six Million Dollar Man" (full script ad by Kenner for the Six Million Dollar Man); 1 page Hostess Fruit Pies advertisement starring Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd (script ad for Hostess Fruit Pies). Cover price $0.25.

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Last 25c cover priced issue. Cover by Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick. Stories by Frank Doyle, Bob Montana and Joe Edwards. Art by Harry Lucey & Chic Stone, Bob Montana and Joe Edwards. Insisting that turning the other cheek really works, Betty convinces Archie to respond with kindness no matter what Reggie says or does to him in "The Other Cheek"! Plus: Four daily newspaper strips with color added as the 1-pager "Archie's Gag Bag" by Bob Montana; Li'l Jinx in the half-pager "The Mark!" by Joe Edwards; Archie learns that his Aunt Agatha is coming to visit and that he'll have to cancel his date with Veronica in "Double Your Pleasure"; "A Nosy Puzzler" activity page; Archie and Jughead trick a freshman into running in the halls right past Mr. Weatherbee's office in "Hall of Fame"; and Archie is so incredibly depressed that his friends fear he's going to commit suicide in "Depression Daze"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Last 25-cent cover price. "Hunk O' Junk"; Archie and Mr. Weatherbee team up in a snowmobile contest. "Crossword Puzzlement" Hostess Twinkies ad starring Archie. "Score One" half-page Li'l Jinx story, script and pencils by Joe Edwards. Archie's Gag Bag. "Strictly Strategic," script and pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Henry Scarpelli; When Coach Kleats gets a concussion, it's up to Mr. Weatherbee to coach the football team. "Read Speed" one-page story, art by Samm Schwartz; Mr. Weatherbee asks each student how many books they have read during the day. Mr. Weatherbee Maze. "Why Me?", script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Miss Grundy sends Archie to the principal's office and Mr. Weatherbee makes Archie clean the hallway. Archie Club News. "Mr. Topper" starring Archie Andrews, Waldo Weatherbee, and Geraldine Grundy. Mr. Weatherbee pinup. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Scandal Sheet," pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Scoop Scanlon, the editor of the school newspaper, writes misleading headlines to get more people to read it, but Archie and Jughead give him a dose of his own medicine. Hostess snack cakes ad with Archie. "The Outsider," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Jon D'Agostino; New student Buck Bailey annoys everyone with his practical jokes, but Archie realizes that he just wants to be noticed, and finds a better way for Buck to do that. Archie Club News. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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"Ill Wind," pencils by Harry Lucey; A blizzard traps Archie at the Lodge mansion. "Do No Evil," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Annoyed at being called slobs Reggie and Archie try to pull pranks on Betty and Veronica. "Santa Mantle," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Reggie plans to outdo Archie on his gift for Veronica. "Slay Ride"; Archie rents a horse and sleigh to deliver presents to Veronica's Christmas party. "Snow Go," script and art by Joe Edwards; School is closed because of the snow and Li'l Jinx wastes no time playing in the snow. "Go Power," pencils by Harry Lucey; Reggie mocks Jughead for riding a bike when he's got a car. "Substitute Santa," script by Sy Reit, art by Bob White; School janitor, Mr. Smithers, needs to earn some money for his daughters medical problem, however he's sprained his ankle and can't be a department store Santa, but Archie decides to take his place. "Trouble, Trouble, Everywhere!", script by Sy Reit, art by Bob White; Filling in for Mr. Smithers as Santa is hard on Archie. "Sled With A Mission," script and art by Bob Bolling; Little Archie is working as a delivery boy for Midas Mudge so he can buy some new skates. "Spotty Takes The Cake," script and art by Dexter Taylor; Little Reggie goes out on the ice and it breaks under him. 164 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

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Last 25-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. The Invalid, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica sprains her ankle and has to come to school with a cane, which injures everyone else in sight. Hostess ad with Archie and Jughead. Toss Up, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Both Archie and Reggie overhear the girls saying they're going to toss a coin for a date with a boy; They both assume they're the prize the girls are tossing for. Grid Gripe, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica tries to intervene to shut down Betty's new girls' football team. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Shareholders; It's equality for the sexes when the girls try to learn football for the guys, but they get upset when the boys don't try to reciprocate on girls' fashions. Hostess Twinkies starring Archie and Jughead. Party Pooper; Veronica forces Archie to take her to a party where she can show off her new dress. The Pussy Cat; Moose is having a hard time when Midge says she's too young to go steady with one guy, and wants to date others. Vacation Daze; Mr. Lodge looks to home for some peace and quiet, but the place is invested with Veronica's friends. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. Group Gripe, script by George Gladir, pencils by Harry Lucey; Archie is in search of new ideas for the band's show presentation at the same time Mr. Weatherbee holds a garage sale to raise money for the string trio he's part of. Hostess Twinkies ad with Archie and Jughead, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. Snogo, art by Samm Schwartz; Sabrina accidentally uses magic in front of a passing stranger. Hilda's efforts to cover for Sabrina only make things worse. The Lodge Dodge, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Lodge goes to extraordinary lengths to ensure that he can spend the Christmas holidays with his family and without Archie and the gang. Cover price $0.25.

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"Claws!" Part 4 of 7. First appearance of Hellcat. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Avengers are free inside the Brand Corporation's Long Island facility! However, it doesn't take long for Hugh Jones and Buzz Baxter to locate them and activate the plant's internal military-grade weapons! During the missile attack, the Avengers are forced to split up. The Beast, Vision, and Scarlet Witch go one way...and Captain America, Iron Man, and Patsy Walker go another! When Shell-head comes across the former uniform of the Cat, the shield-slinger gets an idea! And in a dazzling transformation...Patsy Walker becomes Hellcat! The Avengers could use another hero on their side, because the rematch with Doctor Spectrum, the Golden Archer, Hyperion, Lady Lark, and the Whizzer is coming up fast! An excellent issue! The story (part 5) continues in Avengers 147. Origin of Patsy Walker. Cameo appearances by the Two-Gun Kid, Hawkeye, Moondragon, and Thor. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and Tigra. (Notes: The letters page includes letters from comics writer Peter Gillis and comics writer Mary Jo Duffy, respectively. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #39 Thor by Jack Kirby.) Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Origin and first appearance of Hellcat (Patsy Walker) in "Claws!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by George Perez, inks by Mike Esposito. Avengers roll call: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Moondragon, the Scarlet Witch, Hawkeye, the Beast, and the Vision. Fantastic Four guest appearance. Letters to the editor from comics writers Mary Jo Duffy and Peter Gillis. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #39 (Thor by Jack Kirby). Gil Kane/Frank Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.25.

Title: The Avengers and the Savage Sword of Conan. Art by John Buscema and Ernie Chua. Lettering by John Costanza. 8-in. x 11-in., 36 pages, B/W.

Title: The Avengers and the Savage Sword of Conan. Art by John Buscema and Ernie Chua. Lettering by John Costanza. 8-in. x 11-in., 36 pages, B/W.

Title: The Avengers and the Savage Sword of Conan. Art by John Buscema and Ernie Chua. Lettering by Artie Simex. 8-in. x 11-in., 36 pages, B/W.

Stories by unknown. Art and Cover by Fred Himes. Based on The Flintstones, the classic animated series. Barney & Betty Rubble in: "The Mod Scientist"; "Road Test"; "Second Chance"; "Who's Up, Doc?"; "Knot Up to Par"; "A Real Pane"; "Paws"; and 2-page text story "Who Am I?" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. The Underworld Olympics '76! starring Batman, script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, inks by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua); Underworld Crime Olympics '76 members go to Gotham to compete in a crime contest. Hostess Cup Cakes ad starring Captain Marvel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Garcia Lopez art. Cover price $0.25.

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Giant-size issue. Featuring: 18 page Batgirl & Robin story "Isle of a Thousand Thrills!" Characters: Batgirl; Robin; Frank Gilbert; Senator Thomas Cleary; Major Montana. In this tale, Batgirl and Robin learn each other's secret identities. Written by Elliot S! Maggin, with art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Vince Colletta. Plus: 10 page Batman reprint story "The Challenge of Batwoman" starring Batman, Robin and Batwoman, written by Bill Finger and drawn by Sheldon Moldoff & Charles Paris; 8 page Batman reprint story "Crimes of the Kite-Man" starring Batman and Robin, written by Bill Finger and drawn by Dick Sprang & Charles Paris; 13 page Batman reprint story "The Year 3000" starring Batman and Robin, written by Joe Greene and drawn by Dick Sprang & Jerry Robinson. Cover by Ernie Chan. Cover price $0.50.

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