Comic books January 1978

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"Jungle Jeopardy"; A plane carrying Archie and the gang crashes into a Brazilian jungle. "Quite a Spell" starring Li'l Jinx and Hap Holliday. "Jungle Jeopardy" Part II; Archie and the gang encounter a native tribe in the jungle. Archie Club News. Code Breaker Puzzle page. "The Birdmen of Riverdale"; Chuck drinks a soda accidentally contaminated with some chemical that Dilton has created and it gives him the ability to fly; Mr. Svenson drinks some and gains the same ability. "The Birdmen of Riverdale" Part II" starring Chuck Clayton, Archie Andrews, Dilton Doiley, and Mr. Svenson. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

1979 - A Fleetway Annual! Includes comic stories, prose, articles, and word puzzles. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W.

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The Journey. Little Archies dog Spotty gets lost, and must travel hundreds of miles to find home and a disconsolate Little Archie. Also featuring a Little Sabrina story and the usual features. Plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

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Published by Charles Brown, Locus is a fanzine that reports on science fiction and fantasy writing. Issue #208 includes: On Writing column by Algis Budrys; a letter from Budrys; Nebula nominations; Science Fiction Symposium report; Joseph Ward Moore obituary; Recommended Science Fiction of 1977; book reviews; Locus award nominations; and book news. 20 pgs. Jan/Feb, 1978. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Cover by Jack Rickard. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Larry Siegel, Arnie Kogen, Lou Silverstone, Don (Duck) Edwing, Stan Hart, Paul Peter Porges, Dick DeBartolo, Frank Jacobs, Bob Clarke, Mort Drucker, Harry North, Esq., Paul Coker Jr., Angelo Torres, Jack Rickard, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of Star Wars (the first of many to come) and TV sitcom Three's Company, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. A board game based on hospital stays, and an article about public services being run like private businesses. Mad's takes on fan mail, high school, and literary agents. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, and Marginals by Sergio Aragones. Plus a look at Mad editions for other countries, and a photo of Mad publisher William Gaines dressed as Santa Claus. Star Roars; Early One Morning in South America; Mad's "Realistic" Board Game - "Hospital"; Mad Diplomacy in Everyday Life Situations; If Celebrities Answered Their Own Fan Mail; The Lighter Side of Water; Late One Afternoon in South Dakota; If Public Services Were Run Like Private Enterprise; Mishaps of the Future; Mad's Literary Agent of the Year; A Mad Look at a Modern High School; Inventions We'd Like to See; Early One Evening in Atlantic City; He's Company; Fold-In; A Fairy Tale. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

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Volume 54, Issue 1 - January 1978. Cover by David Hardy. Fantasy and science fiction stories by Tom Reamy, Jeffrey A. Carver, Gary Jennings, Herbie Brennan, Kit Reed, and Phyllis Eisenstein. 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 162 pages, B&W Cover price $1.00.

Daffy Duck

1st printing.

By Brad Anderson.

Long before Turner and Hooch and Beethoven, there was Marmaduke. Lovable, friendly, protective, and completely out of control... "No one can tell Marmaduke what to do."

This volume collects hundreds of Marmaduke comic stripes from the daily and Sunday papers they appeared.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W.

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1st printing. By Jeff Rovin. Introduction by Ben Bova. This book covers everything from the astrophysics to comics, from ancient history to space landings, is illustrated with maps, drawings, cartoons, photos, and includes bibliography and index. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.00.

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Cover pencils by Pablo Marcos (?), inks by Frank Giacoia. Short H. G. Wells biography. "The Invisible Man," script by Doug Moench (adaptation), art by Dino Castrillo and Rudy Mesina; A scientist creates a serum that makes him invisible, and it drives him mad. H. G. Wells pinup. Adapted from the H. G. Wells novella "The Invisible Man" (1897). 52 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. Cover pencils by Pablo Marcos (?), inks by Frank Giacoia. Short H. G. Wells biography. "The Invisible Man," script by Doug Moench (adaptation), art by Dino Castrillo and Rudy Mesina; A scientist creates a serum that makes him invisible, and it drives him mad. H. G. Wells pinup. Adapted from the H. G. Wells novella "The Invisible Man" (1897). 52 pgs., full color.

1st printing.

Thrill as the Hulk, Spider-Man, and the rest of Marvel's mightiest blaze bravely into deadly perils - but they need your help to come through safely! Featuring 30 mazes each showcasing a different Marvel character(s) with 1 or 2 page comic strip.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, B&W.

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Cover art by Earl Norem; The Haunt of Horror illo penciled by John Buscema, inked by Ernie Chan; editorial by Roger Slifer; Lilith, Daughter of Dracula illo penciled by George Perez, inked by Pablo Marcos, with text by Steve Gerber; Profits are Plunging! story by Gerber, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Frank Springer; Slinking Through the Psycho-Ward story by Doug Moench, art by Mike Kaluta; Death of the Living Dead! story by David Kraft, pencils by Brown, inks by Marcos; Picture of Andrea story by Moench, art by Sonny Trinidad; and UFO Connection ad. 68 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

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Originally Presented in Captain America (1968 1st Series) #103 - "The Weakest Link!" Starring Captain America. Cameo by Nick Fury. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby and Syd Shores. When the Red Skull kidnaps Sharon Carter, Captain America sets out on a harrowing quest to rescue the woman he loves. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

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Originally presented in Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #115 - "Lo, the Leader Lives!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by Herb Trimpe and Dan Adkins. Brute power vs. evil genius, as the Hulk battles the Leader! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.30.

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Reprints Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #108. What strange secret threatens Spidey, Gwen and Flash? Marked for murder in "Vengeance from Vietnam!" Characters: F: Spider-Man; GA: Flash Thompson, Aunt May, Harry Osborn, Gwen Stacy, Sha Shan. Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, Sr, inks by Romita, Sr. and Tony Mortellaro. Romita, Sr. cover. Cover price $0.35.

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"Introducing Captain Britain" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Captain Britain (1st U.S. appearance). Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Empire State University Dean of Students assigns an English foreign exchange student to be Peter Parker's new roommate. It's Brian Braddock from Thames University. But Brian (aka Captain Britain) has enemies stateside that would like to harm him! After skirmishing with one another following a misunderstanding, the web-slinger and Captain Britain are kidnapped by a giant garbage truck! What will happen next? First appearance of Arcade. Cameo appearance by Captain DeWolff. (Notes: This issue includes a 4-page retelling of Captain Britain's origin. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 201 and 202.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

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Pizzazz Variant, has centerfold subscription offer for "Pizzazz" Magazine. "Introducing Captain Britain" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Captain Britain (1st U.S. appearance). Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Empire State University Dean of Students assigns an English foreign exchange student to be Peter Parker's new roommate. It's Brian Braddock from Thames University. But Brian (aka Captain Britain) has enemies stateside that would like to harm him! After skirmishing with one another following a misunderstanding, the web-slinger and Captain Britain are kidnapped by a giant garbage truck! What will happen next? First appearance of Arcade. Cameo appearance by Captain DeWolff. (Notes: This issue includes a 4-page retelling of Captain Britain's origin. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 201 and 202.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Spider-Man and Captain Britain (1st U.S. appearance) battle Arcade in "Introducing Captain Britain." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Dave Hunt. Red Skull cameo. George Perez/Joe Sinnott cover.

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane. Cover inks by Bob Wiacek. "Magneto Walks the Earth." Part 1 of 4. Story by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Tuska. Hercules travels back to Olympus to find it deserted. Dane Whitman and his traitorous assistant Norris accidentally summon Magneto and the Toad back to Earth from space. Magneto sends a phony message to Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch that draws them into a trap. Story reprinted from (Avengers 1963 1st series) number 47. Full color. 32 pages. NOTE: Two pages omitted from original story to fit shorter page count comic size. Cover price $0.30.

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"Enter: Skull the Slayer and Exit: the Thing!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Skull the Slayer. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Ernie Chan. Ben Grim has been brought to a prehistoric land of giant beast and savages. But this land is not without its own heroes. Meet the man called Skull the Slayer. Cover price $0.35.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "A Stretch in Time...!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Mr. Fantastic and Skull the Slayer. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Ernie Chan. The Thing is stuck in a prehistoric world of man-eating dinosaurs and he and his new found friend Skull the Slayer are doing all they can to stay alive. But when they make it back to the present, they are followed by some of the denizens of this ancient world. Lucky for them, Mr. Fantastic, leader of the Fantastic Four, is on hand to lend some help. Cover price $0.35.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Enter: Skull the Slayer and Exit: the Thing!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Skull the Slayer. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Ernie Chan. Ben Grim has been brought to a prehistoric land of giant beast and savages. But this land is not without its own heroes. Meet the man called Skull the Slayer.

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Cover art by Jack Kirby and John Romita (alterations). "At the Mercy of Torgo," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia; The Great Games begin at last--and whether he wins or loses…the Thing must die; Versus Torgo; Reprinted from Fantastic Four #93. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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The Phoenix Gambit. Part 2 of 2. "End-Game!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and John Tartag. Shak Kharn, Shock-Wave, Shadow-Stalker, Pavane, and Razor-Fist, Shang Chi's deadliest enemies have been united against him by the nefarious Doctor Doom. Can even the Master of Kung Fu survive an encounter with the Fantastic Four's greatest foe? Cover price $0.35.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. The Phoenix Gambit. Part 2 of 2. "End-Game!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and John Tartag. Shak Kharn, Shock-Wave, Shadow-Stalker, Pavane, and Razor-Fist, Shang Chi's deadliest enemies have been united against him by the nefarious Doctor Doom. Can even the Master of Kung Fu survive an encounter with the Fantastic Four's greatest foe?

1st printing. A collection and look at some of the best sequential artists of the 1970s, including: Frank Bellamy, Richard Corben, Robert Crumb, Philippe Druillet, Will Eisner, Jean Giraud, Harvey Kurtzman, VictorMoscoso, Barry Windsor-Smith, and Wallace Wood. These are names that have gone on to become legends in the industry! Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W.

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Jim Steranko's fine zine covering popular entertainment. Tabloid newspaper format (all issues come folded) but on good quality white paper stock. Science fiction special. Battlestar Galactica, Superman movie preview, Starcrash, Howard Chaykin's Empire, and "The Law & Neal Adams." Comics news. 36 pages in two sections; partial color. Cover price $1.75.

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Cover by Joe Kubert. Stories by David Michelinie and Cary Burkett. Art by Dick Ayers, Jerry Grandenetti and Romeo Tanghal. Gravedigger -- DC's newest and boldest battle star -- in "Trial by Fire" by David Michelinie, Dick Ayers and Romeo Tanghal. Plus the debut of a dynamic new serial -- "Dateline: Frontline" by Cary Burkett and Jerry Grandenetti. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Issue 25. January 1978. "Metal Hurlant" (French for "Screaming Metal"), the magazine that became "Heavy Metal" here in the States. Aslan cover. Includes "Le Garage Hermetik" by Moebius. 8.5" x 10.75". 80 pages. Partial Color, partial B&W. NOTE: All text in French.

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Cover art by Jim Aparo. The Master Machinations of the Missile Men!, script by Gerry Conway, art by Joe Staton; The Metal Men defeat the Missle Men with the help of the unconscious Green Lantern's power ring; Doc finishes testing his new synthetic robot, the Inheritor. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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