Comic books May 1978

Auction Item: CGC 9.6 View scans Auction opens January 4 Paper: White Label #4481170022	Add to cart Fine $3.60	Add to cart Fine $3.60	Add to cart Very Good $2.50
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Cover pencils by George Perez, inks by Tony DeZuniga. Xenogenesis Day of the Demons Part 2 Tyranny and Mutation, script by David Anthony Kraft and Ed Hannigan, pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dan Green (finisher); Nighthawk test out his new jetpack; Dr. Strange is trapped in a demon dimension by the Harvester of Eyes cult. One-page Hostess ad, Thor Meets a Glutton for Gold. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover pencils by George Perez, inks by Tony DeZuniga. Xenogenesis Day of the Demons Part 2 Tyranny and Mutation, script by David Anthony Kraft and Ed Hannigan, pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dan Green (finisher); Nighthawk test out his new jetpack; Dr. Strange is trapped in a demon dimension by the Harvester of Eyes cult. One-page Hostess ad, Thor Meets a Glutton for Gold. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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Comic book version of Hank Ketcham's classic comic strip, Dennis the Menace, still published in newspapers today. Dennis the Menace in "The HOPSpital" and N-Ice Going." Issue also has some reprints of the newspaper comic strip and "The Cookie Jar" with news and features on Dennis the Menace. Art and story credits: unknown. Cover price $0.35.

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Comic book version of Hank Ketcham's classic comic strip, Dennis the Menace, still published in newspapers today. Dennis the Menace in "Never Say Die-T," "Mr. Mitchell the Mastermind," "The Big Question," "On the Dream Beam," and "The Lunch Lesson." Issue also has "Bungle Island" backup feature, one-page puzzles and games and "The Cookie Jar" with news and features on Dennis the Menace. Art and story credits: unknown. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $20.05 View scan Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #21-3B8C92F-140 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Dick Giordano. 3 new pages, script by Len Wein, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman visits Rupert Thorne. Reprint from Detective 408: "The House That Haunted Batman!," script by Len Wein and Marv Wolfman, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman checks up on Rupert Thorne, who now occupies a padded cell at the local asylum. Statement of ownership - average print run 330,108; average paid circulation, 125,743. Wonder Woman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Dilemma." 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 3 new pages (script by Len Wein, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Dick Giordano). Reprint: "The House That Haunted Batman!" (script by Len Wein and Marv Wolfman, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano). Statement of ownership--average print run 330,108; average paid circulation, 125,743. Wonder Woman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Dilemma." New Rogers/Giordano cover. Cover price $0.35.

UK edition, exact copy of the US edition except cover price says "12p". Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin. "Sign of the Joker!" script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin; Hugo Strange takes his revenge on Rupert Thorne, Silver St. Cloud makes a decision about her future, and Batman puts an end to the Joker's latest scheme. Letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. Article by Jenette Kahn about the comic "Superman Vs. Muhammad Ali." Aquaman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Mera Meets the Manta Men." 36 pgs., full color.

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Cover by Jack Kirby. Devil's War!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Devil must escape after a brutal attack from the Killer-Folk; Presuming Devil to be dead, Seven-Scars kidnaps Moon-Boy, holding him captive in a cave; Will Devil be able to find his friend before Seven-Scars performs a sacrifice with Moon-Boy and Long-Legs? 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Warren Kremer. Stories and art by Warren Kremer and others. Harvey reprints the adventures of the mischievous little devil and his regular backup feature, Stumbo the Giant. In a three-part story, Hot Stuff tries to figure out what is causing everyone to laugh uproariously. The Weird Laughing Mystery; A Fiery Failure; Stumbo: Mighty Suspicious. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

German series. Reprints material from Avengers (1963 1st Series) and more. 32 Pages, Full Color, German Language.

German series. Reprints material from Avengers (1963 1st Series) and more. 32 Pages, Full Color, German Language.

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Issue features "The Prehistoric Treasure Trail" in which Donald and the nephews go on a treasure hunt in a petrified forest, "The Tantrum-Tosser," and "The New Attraction." Issue also has a one-page gag strip. All stories are reprints. Story and art credits: unknown. Number on Cover: 90037-805. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Whitman edition. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

Featuring the hilarious [mis]adventures of Donald Duck, Daisy, Uncle Scrooge and the nephews - Huey, Dewey and Louie Duck! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages

Vol. 2 #8 - May 1978. Cover by Steve Oliff. Full color comic strips: "Fineous Fingers" (1 pg) by J. D. Webster and "Wormy" (1 pg) by David Trampier. 32 pages, black and white. Cover price $1.50.

Auction catalog of vintage records published by Duke of Discs. Closing date for auction is May 31, 1978. 8.5-in. x 11-in. 28 pages, text only.

Shields and Yarnell.

Shields and Yarnell.

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Stories in this issue include: Cold Sweat by Bill DuBay and Jose Ortiz; The Rook: Strangers in the Strangest Places; Let's Hear it for Homo Sapiens by Gerry Boudreau and Rafael Auraleon; Moonshadow: Suzanna, Don't You Cry by Bob Toomey and Jose Ortiz; Abelmar Jones: Bad Day 'Cross 100th Street by Bill DuBay and Alex Nino; and Gaffer: Final Wish by Roger McKenzie and Leopoldo Duranona. Cover art by Kim McQuaite. Cover price $1.25.

Published in Mexico. Spanish language horror digest featuring comic strip story and art. #383 El Ave Malevola. Painted cover. Art by Dagoberto Juarez. Back cover model pin-up. Squarebound mini comic, 4 1/2-in. x 6-in., 132 pages, black and white (sepia).

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"A Lift for a Chairlift" Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Josie. "Ease on Down," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Weatherbee and Miss Grundy try to stop being so hard on the students. "Top Level"; Mr. Weatherbee gives Archie a top-level assignment - fetching a sandwich. "Ocean Notion" half-page story by Li'l Jinx. Archie's Gag Bag. Archie's Amazing Maze activity page. "Shout It Out"; Veronica and Reggie yell insults at Archie and Betty and insist it's healthy to yell at people rather than keeping things bottled up inside. Archie's "CB" Language Puzzle activity page. "Pride of Riverdale," script by George Gladir, art by Chic Stone; Mr. Weatherbee is giving a special award but the student he planned to give it to is moving to another school. Archie Club News. "Groan Ups," art by Bob Bolling; Archie wants his parents to act their age. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Features in this issue include: opinions by genre giants on Close Encounters of the Third Kind; preview of The Alien Factor; part two of feature on the new Ackermansion; reprint of The Mummy filmbook; article about the Science Fiction and Film awards; and more. Photo cover is of space creature from The Alien Factor. Cover price $1.25.

1st printing. Art by Boris Vallejo. Introduction by Lester Del Rey. A collection of sensual beauties, terrifying monsters, and worlds undreamed of as imagined by legendary illustrator Boris Vallejo. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages (full color illustrations on right-hand pages; one-sentence descriptions on left-hand pages), full color. Cover price $7.95.

2nd and later printings. Art by Boris Vallejo. Introduction by Lester Del Rey. A collection of sensual beauties, terrifying monsters, and worlds undreamed of as imagined by legendary illustrator Boris Vallejo. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages (full color illustrations on right-hand pages; one-sentence descriptions on left-hand pages), full color. Cover price $16.95.

2nd and later printings. Introduction by Betty Ballantine. Featuring images and scenes from the mind of the master of sci/fi, horror, and fantasy illustration - Frank Frazetta. Includes Conan, Death Dealer, Dracula, and more. Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: For Vol. 2-5 see Frank Frazetta Book SC (1975-1985 Peacock Press). Cover price $7.95.

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"Vengeance Is Mine!" Part 2 of 2. Plot by Keith Pollard and Len Wein. Written by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Keith Pollard. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by George Perez. The experimental solar shuttle explodes upon impact with the ground, but fortunately the Thing is thrown clear of the wreckage! Now an enraged Ben Grimm treks towards Diablo's desert hideaway for a showdown with the Master of Alchemy! But first the Thing must deal with his former friend, Darkoth (aka Desmond Pitt). Can Ben write a happy ending for Desmond, and also foil the evil plans of Diablo? Cameo appearances by the Impossible Man and the Sub-Mariner. Note: Darkoth appears next in Thor 325. Cover price $0.35.

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Whitman Variant. "Vengeance Is Mine!" Part 2 of 2. Plot by Keith Pollard and Len Wein. Written by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Keith Pollard. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by George Perez. The experimental solar shuttle explodes upon impact with the ground, but fortunately the Thing is thrown clear of the wreckage! Now an enraged Ben Grimm treks towards Diablo's desert hideaway for a showdown with the Master of Alchemy! But first the Thing must deal with his former friend, Darkoth (aka Desmond Pitt). Can Ben write a happy ending for Desmond, and also foil the evil plans of Diablo? Cameo appearances by the Impossible Man and the Sub-Mariner. Note: Darkoth appears next in Thor 325. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 31 - Number 5, May 1978. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. Articles and Stories include The Amityville Horror Hoax, Belita Adair - The Musical medium, and Are you a Victim of Psychic Theft?! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos). Cover price $0.75.

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Stories and art by Jack Keller, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Lt. Langley is a hospital ship's only hope during a WWII kamikaze attack. Sgt. Webb struggles to win the respect of his new Marine company, who compares him to their former "top kick." Marines struggle to learn how to fight in dense jungle when deployed to the Philippines in WWII. The Last Days; Instead of a Hero; Jungle Fighters; Death Defier: The Agile Mind. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Film in Review is a publication of the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures, Inc, an independent, non-profit organization of public citizens founded in 1909 to represent the interests of the motion picture public. This National Board further assists the development of the motion picture as a source of entertainment, as education, and as art, by providing media for the expression of the public's opinion about films and their cultural and social effects. 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Jack Abel. The Lure of the Ringmaster!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank Giacoia; Ringmaster, a supposed super-hero, and Flash battle the vengeful Golden Glider. Star Wars StarWarrior club ad. Showcase 100 ad. Flash Dollar Comics ad. Amazing World of DC Comics ad with Shazam. Direct Currents Newsletter ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Ringmaster and Flash battle the vengeful Golden Glider in "The Lure of the Ringmaster!" Script by Cary Bates, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Al Milgrom and Jack Abel. Cover price $0.35.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Jack Abel. The Lure of the Ringmaster!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank Giacoia; Ringmaster, a supposed super-hero, and Flash battle the vengeful Golden Glider. Star Wars StarWarrior club ad. Showcase 100 ad. Flash Dollar Comics ad. Amazing World of DC Comics ad with Shazam. Direct Currents Newsletter ad. 36 Pages, Full Color.

Issue #4. May 1978. Collection of saucy cartoons by Bill Ward and others; together with nude pin-up photos. 8" x 10.25". 48 pages. Black and white. MATURE. Cover price $0.75.

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Future is a slick magazine covering science, science fiction, and fantasy. Issue #2 includes: Arthur C. Clarke interview, The Shape of Things to Come, The Wet Aliens, Walt Disney's Trip to Tomorrowland, The Manitou, and Norman Spinrad on our multi-media future. Cover price $1.75.

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Cover by Stephen Fabian. Science Fiction Stories by Greg Benford, C. J. Cherryh, Pat Murphy, K. W. Moak, Darrel Schweitzer. Interior Illustrations by Victoria Poyser, Stephen Fabian, Anji Valenza, C. J. Cherryh, Amy Harlib, Jim Mueller. Softcover Pulp Digest, 5-in x 7 1/2-in, 160 Pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

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Larry Blamire wraparound cover art. Interviews with A.E. Van Vogt and Mark Frazier. Beyond Earth by Gary Hudson. Star Trek article by David Gerrold. Stories: Far from the Maddening Crowd by Kevin ODonnell, Jr. The Silver Man by John Kessel, Three Soldiers by D.C. Poyer, Masters of Solitude: Conclusion by Marvin Kaye and Parke Godwin, Cultivation by Rich Brown, and Crosswhen by Terry Lee and John Kessel. C.J. Cherryh responds to a letter. Inside back cover photo of Joanna Russ. 96 pgs. B & W. 1978. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.