Comic books July 1978

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Cover by Neal Adams. "The Experiment That Backfired on Superman", script by Cary Bates (pgs. 1-3; 17) and Dennis O'Neil (pgs. 4-16), pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Joe Rubinstein (pgs. 1-3, 17) and Murphy Anderson (pgs. 4-16); En route to the laboratory of Professor Bolden to help test a new energy source, Superman is attacked by a pair of thieves using Bolden's device; while unconscious, Superman dreams of Professor Bolden's first experiment: the Kryptonite Engine; Clark Kent begins his TV career. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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Last 35-cent cover price issue. Last Superboy issue. Cover pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Jack Abel. The Superboy Who Wasn't, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Jack Abel; Superboys earthly parents, who are under the control of Lester Wallace, attack him. Series continues in Superman Family #191. He Who Survives--! starring Eclipso, script by Len Wein, pencils by Joe Orlando, inks by Bob Layton. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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"The Rocket Racer's Back in Town!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. The skateboarding phenomenon of the 1970's rolls on in the pages of the Amazing Spider-Man! The Rocket Racer is back! And dashing and darting past the web-slinger all over again! But at this moment Aunt May's nephew has something else on his mind besides catching super-villains! Namely, a surprise marriage proposal for Mary Jane! In stunning fashion Peter pops the question to the enchanting Ms. Watson! And all of Marveldom will wait for her answer next issue! Second appearance of the Rocket Racer. Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and Betty Brant Leeds. (Notes: The Rocket Racer formerly appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 172. This issue begins Marv Wolfman's 2-year run as the writer of the Amazing Spider-Man title.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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July 1978. Cover by Vincent Di Fate. Stories: "To Bring in the Steel" by Donald Kingsbury, "Kinsman to Lizards" by Jack Williamson, "What Really Caused the Energy Crisis" by Paul J. Nahim, "In the Wilderness" by Jack L. Chalker, "Bounded in a Nutshell" by Charles Sheffield, "The Paradigmastic Dragon-Slayers" by James O. Farlow, "Viewpoint Critical" by L.E. Modesitt Jr., and "The Man Who Drove to Work" by Arsen Darnay. Science Fact article: "Terraforming the Earth" by Ralph Hamil. Illustrations by Vincent Di Fate, Mike Hinge, Janet Aulisio, John Butterfield, and Doug Beekman. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

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Cover art by Jim Aparo. And the Walls Came Tumblin' Down, script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Bob McLeod; Aquaman battles Seaquake and is re-united with Mera (after her series ends). Profile of Midge Bregman by Michael Catron. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo, Jr. & Jim DeCarlo. Stories by Frank Doyle, Joe Edwards, Bob Montana and unknown. Art by Dan DeCarlo, Jr. & Jim DeCarlo, Joe Edwards and unknown. Archie's lab accident creates a black spot that hops from person to person, giving them the temporary ability to pass through solid objects in "The Dark Spot"! Plus: Li'l Jinx in the half-pager "On Edge"; reprints of two Archie syndicated newspaper strips; Archie wants to date a new girl, if he can pass inspection from her eccentric father in "Anchors Away"; Miss Grundy becomes incensed when she overhears Archie and Reggie assigning number values to the girls they've dated in "The Top Ten"; and Archie tries to con his way out of a home maintenance job, but finds his father two steps ahead of him in "A Workin' Fool"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

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"Beware the Pretty Pirate"; Mid-term is a strange time to be having a school party, but thats when Mr. Weatherbee and Miss Grundy are scheduled to take their leave!; What?; You thought they were happy here?; Well, that was before "Long Jane Silver" sailed into view!; Beware the Pretty Pirate! "Party Line" one-page Fat Charley story, script and art by Joe Edwards. "Defeat from Within," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica and Nancy argue who is the better basketball player, Archie or Chuck; Their argument affects the play of the whole Riverdale team. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Archie's Jokes Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Hostess ad with Josie, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Hit And Run, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Archie and Chuck catch Betty and Veronica practicing softball rather ineptly and agree to give the girls a ten run advantage in the up-coming girls versus boys softball game. Surprise, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica cons Miss Grundy into excusing her from class, but winds up making the teacher think Veronica is planning a surprise party for Mr. Weatherbee. Trial And Error, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Miss Grundy holds a mock court trial in her classroom to demonstrate law and judicial procedure; However, she makes the mistake of selecting Jughead as prosecutor and Veronica as defense counsel. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. "No Doubt About It," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Jealous of the attention a movie robot is attracting from the girls, Archie decides to build his own robot. "Hang in There, Svenson!" activity page by Joe Edwards. "Off Base," script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley is having some trouble with his homework. Untitled Archie's Gag Bag story, script and pencils by Bob Montana, inks by Joe Edwards. "Culture Kick," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Nancy badgers Chuck into taking up art in order to give him "culture." "H-2-OH?", script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica tries to keep Jughead away from the pastries she and Betty just baked. "Take Your Medicine," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Miss Beazly is going to make sure Archie takes his flu vaccine, even if it kills him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Hostess Twinkies ad with Josie, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Building Boom; Archie gets obsessed with building houses of cards. Ding Dong Calling; Josie gets a job with the Ding Dong Company selling cosmetics door-to-door, so Alexandra tries to compete to sell more. It's No Picnic; When Miss Beazly quits her job after one too many insults from Miss Grundy, the kids try to find a way to get them to make up. Play Ball; Harvey and Bob laugh at the girls' attempts to play baseball, so Sabrina evens the score with her magic powers. Cover price $0.35.

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Volume 2, Issue 4 - July/August 1978. Editorial by Isaac Asimov. Stories by Isaac Asimov, Charles N. Brown, Larry Niven, Martin Gardner, and Conway Conley. Cover by Frank Kelly Freas. Science Fiction stories, articles, and editorials. 194 pages, Text (with sporadic B&W illustrations) Cover price $1.25.

Auction Item: CBCS 8.5 View scan 3 bids Current bid: $21.00 Time left: 4d 8h 35m CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Jim Shooter on 6/17/2023. Newsstand Edition. Label #23-211DCD8-012	Add to cart Fine $8.49	Add to cart Fine $8.49	Add to cart Very Good $5.70
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The Korvac Saga: Part 6 of 10 - "Threshold of Oblivion!" Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Diverse Hands (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. Avengers are vanishing one after another with no end in sight! Is someone collecting super-heroes? In an attempt to replenish the roster, Iron Man brings in the Black Panther, Black Widow, Hercules, and Captain Marvel to help. But to no avail as T'challa, the Scarlet Witch, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket all disappear from the mansion next! So the Avengers are down to their final four...Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. Is that going to be enough against an elder of the universe? Meanwhile, Michael (aka Korvac) continues his preparations for conquering the cosmos. Cameo appearances by Django Maximoff, Robert Frank (aka the Whizzer), Nick Fury, Charlie-27, Nikki, Starhawk, Vance Astro, the Watcher, Odin, Zeus, Mephisto, and Eternity. (Notes: The Collector previously appeared in Incredible Hulk 198. The letters page of Avengers 179 lists the inkers for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Jim Aparo. "The Only Man Batman Ever Killed!", script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by John Calnan, inks by Tex Blaisdell; Perry Travers dies during a botched robbery and his autopsy reveals his membership as a Wirehead in the mob of The Overlord; Batman takes to a disguise as Akeldama to smoke out The Overlord and a mole in the police department, and arrives just as Luke Brant kills The Overlord. Hostess Cup Cakes ad starring Superman. Batman's Strangest Cases! ad. The DC Explosion! ad. Outstripping Ourselves article by Jenette Kahn; Publisher discusses a new upcoming DC newspaper comic strip based on the Justice League of America, titled "The World's Greatest Superheroes." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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Giant-size issue. All-new. Batman stars in "The Monstrosity Chase!" Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Craig Russell. Robin stars in "The Fine Art of murder." Script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Juan Ortiz, inks by Dave Hunt. Batgirl stars in "Assault on the Pentagon!" Script by Rozakis, pencils by Ortiz, inks by Vince Colletta. Man-Bat stars in "Man-Bat No More!" Script by Rozakis, pencils by Danny Bulanadi, inks by Romeo Tanghal. The Huntress stars in "A Choice of Destinies." Script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bob Layton. Page one illustration by Staton. Jim Starlin cover. Cover price $1.00.

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July 1, 1978. Published by IPC Magazines, Ltd. in the U.K. "Tough action war stories every week!" Combined with Valiant (also an IPC publication). 9 x 11 in.; black and white (color centerspread); 32 pages; 9p cover price.

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July 8, 1978. Published by IPC Magazines, Ltd. in the U.K. "Tough action war stories every week!" Combined with Valiant (also an IPC publication). 9 x 11 in.; black and white (color centerspread); 32 pages; 9p cover price.

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July 15, 1978. Published by IPC Magazines, Ltd. in the U.K. "Tough action war stories every week!" Combined with Valiant (also an IPC publication). 9 x 11 in.; black and white (color centerspread); 32 pages; 9p cover price.

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July 22, 1978. Published by IPC Magazines, Ltd. in the U.K. "Tough action war stories every week!" Combined with Valiant (also an IPC publication). 9 x 11 in.; black and white (color centerspread); 32 pages; 9p cover price.

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July 29, 1978. Published by IPC Magazines, Ltd. in the U.K. "Tough action war stories every week!" Combined with Valiant (also an IPC publication). 9 x 11 in.; black and white (color centerspread); 32 pages; 9p cover price.

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BEEP BEEP THE ROAD RUNNER #72 7/78 35c Number/Month on Cover: 90189-807, No month listed. Comic book adventures of the famous Warner Bros. cartoon characters the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote. This issue features "Matrimony Mania," "Horsing Around," "A Foxy Proxy," and "A Word from the Wise. Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.35.

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"Down We Go" Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "A Questionable Girl," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty keeps answering questions with questions. "Quick on the Draw" half-page story starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. Archie's Gag Bag. "Whiz Fizz"; Dilton's computer gives Betty a list of ideas to try and attract Archie. "The Big Fib Rib"; Betty catches Archie in a lie and lectures him about it. Betty answers letters submitted by Archie readers. "Ample Sample"; To keep Archie from his date with Veronica, Betty keeps giving Archie samples of frozen yogurt. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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"The Other Black Lightning." The real Black Lightning checks out a circus in which a performer goes by the same name. The Trickster is on hand to steal a valuable jewel. Script by Tony Isabella, pencils by Trevor Von Eeden, inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Rich Buckler and Colletta. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. This World Shall Die!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther returns to Wakanda just in time to stop the now-inhuman Jakarra from destroying the Vibranium mound and causing earth-wide devastation. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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"Call Me Animus" Part 2 of 2. Script by Steve Gerber. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and John Tartaglione (finishes). Cover by John Byrne and Ricardo Villamonte. In the District of Columbia at the Lincoln Memorial, Animus strikes! And quickly the Sentinel of Liberty is on the defensive vs. this crazy creature! The Animus seems to be a powerful combination of prehistoric man and future man. However the strange villain vanishes just as Cap is about to win their first fight! The next day as Steve Rogers returns to New York, his passenger train is attacked by Animus! And round two between Captain America and the Animus begins! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury, Veda, and Senator Kligger Stivak. (Notes: Starting with this issue, the Falcon is removed from the cover logo. The title reads "Captain America" only.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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Thor battles Captain Marvel in "Star Burst." Script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Bob Wiacek. Cameos by Iron Man and Thanos. Broderick/Wiacek cover. Cover price $0.35.

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"Death at Darkmorn" -- the castle on the edge of forever! 17-page tale. Written by David Michelinie, with art by Keith Giffen and John Celardo. Cover by Joe Kubert. Cover price $0.35.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.35.

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by Howard Chaykin. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.00.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Desert Eyes" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "The Gun" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Beaufighter" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Danger Mountain" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "The Coward Who Was Brave" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan. Belit returns in The Queen and the Corsairs!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan; setting: Luxor City; Conan, Zula & Belit enter Luxor to save Neftha; they restore Neftha to her throne, and Neftha then betrays Conan & company; the trio escapes the city. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Home Wrecker. Jack Davis art on a Spalding back cover ad. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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Stories in this issue include: An Old Game by Nicola Cuti and Pepe Moreno; Ssshh! by Cary Bates and Joe Vaultz; Brothers by Bill DuBay and Jose Ortiz; A Slight Case of Overkill by Bill DuBay and Leopoldo Sanchez; There Shall Come a Great Darkness by Bob Toomey and Alfredo Alcala; and One Hell of a War by Roger McKenzie and Leopoldo Duranona. Cover art by Bob Larkin. Cover price $1.50.

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Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Featuring the tales "The giant fighter," "A Tale of Mow," "High diving Daffy" and "Daffy's double"! Starring Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Porky Pig, Slugsy and Boston Quackie! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.