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Comic books August 1978

  • Issue #2
    1984/1994 (1978 Magazine) 2

    Stories in this issue include: The Last of the Red Hot Lovers by Bill DuBay and Jose Ortiz; Scourge of the Spaceway by Bill DuBay and Esteban Maroto; ...Sure-Fire Quick-Carnage Self-Decimation Kit! by Bill DuBay and Alex Nino; One Night, Down on the Funny Farm! by Bill DuBay and Wally Wood; The Janitor by Bill DuBay and Nebot; Mutant World part two by Richard Corben (in color); Messiah by Bill DuBay and Rudy Nebres; Don't Call Me...Maneater! by Bill DuBay, Alfredo Alcala, and Jim Janes; and The Microbe Patrol by Nicola Cuti and Abel Laxamana. Cover art by Richard Corben. Cover price $1.50.

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    $7 "1984 Magazine" #2 August 1978 Richard Corben Cover Warren Publishing Good
    $125 1984 2 Warren Publishing CGC Graded 9.0 Don Rosa Collection

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  • Issue #79
    2000 AD (1977 IPC/Fleetway/Rebellion) UK 79

    August 26, 1978. Features include Robo-Hunter (script by T.B. Grover, art by Ian Gibson), Dan Dare in "The Whole Planet is Blowing Up" (script by Henry Miller, art by Goring/Leach), the Cursed Earth Game part 5, Judge Dredd in the Cursed Earth chapter 19, "Loser's Leap" (script by Grover, art by Mike McMahon), and Ant Wars (script by Gerry Finley-Day, art by Ferrer). McMahon cover.

  • Issue #486
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 486
    Published Aug 1978 by DC.

    Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia. "Superman's Time-Killing Trip!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta; Superman travels to the future where he finds the Earth population at war with the Halflings and the sun has turned red, robbing him of his ability to travel home. "Hero for a Day," script by Elizabeth Smith and Thomas E. Smith, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Lex Luthor escapes prison to deliver a birthday present for his nephew. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #486
    Action Comics (1978 Whitman) 486

    Whitman edition Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #256
    Adventures of the Big Boy (1957-1996 Webs Adv. Corp.) Restaurant Promo 256
  • Issue #73
    All Star Comics (1940-1978) 73
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4374286012

    Cover pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Joe Giella. Be It Ever So Deadly... starring the Justice Society of America, script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Joe Giella; Huntress and Flash go up vs. the Sportsmaster and Helena's evil namesake counterpart. Meanwhile, Wildcat still struggles under the Thorn's grasp until the JSA rescue him. The Big Fall Hostess ad starring Superman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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    $9 All Star Comics #73 DC Comics 1978 Justice Society of America 6.0 Fine
    $18 All-Star Comics #73 (DC 1978) Bronze Age Justice Society Huntress 7.5 VF-
    $100 All-Star Comics #73 CGC 9.4 (1978) Justice Society Huntress Power Girl White
    $125 All-Star Comics #73 CGC 9.8 OW/ White Pages Justice Society Huntress High Grade

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  • Issue #183
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 183
    • Paper: White
    • Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #21-218A045-003

    "...And Where the Big Wheel Stops, Nobody Knows!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Ross Andru and Ernie Chan. The Rocket Racer's extortion plan falls apart when the man he's blackmailing turns to the Terrible Tinkerer for help! And thanks to the old man's tinkering...the Big Wheel (aka Jackson Wheele) is born! The next day when the Big Wheel locates the Rocket Racer and the web-slinger (already fighting one another), the three-way battle begins! After the not-so-titanic tussle is over, Mary Jane finds Peter and gives him her answer. Perhaps someday she will change her mind. Cameo appearances by the Tinkerer, Toy, and Flash Thompson. (Notes: Mary Jane further explains why she turned down Peter's marriage proposal in Spectacular Spider-Man 21. Peter's second proposal takes place in Amazing Spider-Man 290. The Rocket Racer returns in Spectacular Spider-Man 104.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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    $13 The Amazing Spider-Man #183 (Marvel Comics August 1978) VG/FN
    $14 The Amazing Spider-Man #183 1978 Marvel Comics 1st Print Bronze Age Very Fine
    $15 Amazing Spider-Man #183 Rocket-Racer F-VF (7.0-8.0) Marvel 1978
    $60 Amazing Spider-Man #183 - Aug 1978 - Marvel Comics- CGC Grading 3.5
    $69 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #183 NM9.4 High Grade! NICE! CGC 4429179003
    $75 Amazing Spider-Man 183 CGC 9.4 1978 Marvel Comics
    $90 Amazing Spider-Man 183 CGC 9.2 NM- White/Pages
    $100 THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN #183 GRADED CBCS 9.0 NEWSTAND RARE COMIC BOOK AMS
    $130 Amazing Spider-man # 183 CGC 9.2 1978 Marvel Comics k69
    $269 Amazing Spider-Man #183 CGC 9.8 Mary Jane Declines Marriage Proposal 1978 Marvel

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  • Issue #183
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Whitman Variants 183

    Whitman Variant. "...And Where the Big Wheel Stops, Nobody Knows!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Ross Andru and Ernie Chan. The Rocket Racer's extortion plan falls apart when the man he's blackmailing turns to the Terrible Tinkerer for help! And thanks to the old man's tinkering...the Big Wheel (aka Jackson Wheele) is born! The next day when the Big Wheel locates the Rocket Racer and the web-slinger (already fighting one another), the three-way battle begins! After the not-so-titanic tussle is over, Mary Jane finds Peter and gives him her answer. Perhaps someday she will change her mind. Cameo appearances by the Tinkerer, Toy, and Flash Thompson. (Notes: Mary Jane further explains why she turned down Peter's marriage proposal in Spectacular Spider-Man 21. Peter's second proposal takes place in Amazing Spider-Man 290. The Rocket Racer returns in Spectacular Spider-Man 104.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #206
    American Classic Screen 206

    Vol. 2 # 6. In this issue: Jeanette Macdonald tribute; Citizen Kane. John C. Tibbetts cover. Cover price $1.50.

  • Vol. 3 #9
    American Film (1977-1992 American Film Institute) Magazine Vol. 3 #9

    Vol. 3 #9, Aug. 1978 - Article on Hollywood Cloning: Sequels, Prequels, Remakes and Spin-offs. 8.5" x 11", 80 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $1.75.

  • Vol. 98 #8
    Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact (1960-Present Dell) Vol. 98 #8


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    • Water damage: Slight.

    August 1978. Cover by Dean Ellis. Stories: "Starships in Whose Future?" by Sam Nicholson, "Brother to Demons" by Jack Williamson, "Cousins" by Bernard Deitchman, "I Put My Blue Genes On" by Orson Scott Card, "The Man Who Was Heavily Into Revenge" by Harlan Ellison, "Right of Passage" by Jayge Carr, and "The Water Doctor" by Edmundo Hamiltowne. Science Fact article: "Redesigning Man" by Joyce Milton. One-page profile of Harlan Ellison. Illustrations by Randy Weidner, Jack Gaughan, Kelly Freas, James Odbert, Mike Hinge, and Janet Aulisio. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #273
    Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 273
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4492858002
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    Cover by Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick. Stories by Frank Doyle, Jim Ruth, Joe Edwards and Bob Montana. Art by Dan DeCarlo, Jr. & Jim DeCarlo, Joe Edwards and Bob Montana. After arriving late for class again and being lectured by Mr. Weatherbee and Dilton, Archie comes up with a plan to mess with Dilton's internal alarm. It works so well that all three boys are late the next day in "The Bellboy"! Plus: Li'l Jinx's Pal Russ in the half-pager "Fish Wait!"; two 4-panel gags as the half-pager "Archie's Gag Bag"; Archie helps a lost gypsy girl back home and is rewarded with a magic doll that only works for him in "Hello Dolly"; Archie is touting the value of confidence to convince an opponent to avoid a fight, and he indeed runs when someone else looks too tough to fight in "Of Mind & Muscle"; and Archie goes on a truth-telling binge after he gets away with telling Mr. Weatherbee the truth, but Betty cures him by asking Archie to answer a question with Moose present in "The Best Policy?!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #103
    Archie and Me (1964) 103

    "Till We Meet Again"; Mr. Weatherbee actually likes Archie but thinks some mischievous gremlin gets in between them forming a friendship. "It's a First" half-page Li'l Jinx's Pal Fat Charley story. "Mr. Weatherbee Gag Bag," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Weatherbee is evaluating a computer system to maintain discipline in the school but the computer can't deal with Archie. "Quick as a Flash"; Mr. Weatherbee takes Archie and Jughead on a hike and falls off the edge of a cliff and has to be rescued. Archie Club News. "Team Esteem"; Mr. Weatherbee takes over coaching the basketball team while Coach Clayton is injured. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #56
    Archie at Riverdale High (1972) 56

    Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. On Target, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Riverdale's archery team is the worst until Archie and Chuck find Wally--an archery sharp shooter; All is well until Wally falls for Florence and sees her face on all the bulls eye targets. The Comeback Trail, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Moose begins to think too highly of himself, and then is soundly defeated in a wrestling match; Demoralized, he plans to run away, but instead is saved by his new trainer--Archie! 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #31
    Archie Comics Digest (1973) 31

    "The Cake Break," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie tries to convince people he baked a cake. "The Signature," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead is easily enticed to do homework, anyone's homework, if he's given food. "The Refusal," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty refuses to go out with Archie because she's tired of getting him on the rebound. "A Night to Howl," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Two older girls make Archie think they're interested in him in order to get a ride to a rock show. "The Other Cheek!", script by George Gladir, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Jughead is confident things will naturally even out after Reggie pulls a prank on him. "The Small Hero," script and art by Bob Bolling; Archie and his dog defend themselves strongly against Fangs' bullying, then later help save him from drowning. "The Eyes Have It!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda; No one believes that Archie got a black eye by walking into a door. "Struck Out," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Alec and Wilbur are tasked to get rid of a puddle on the school lawn that turns out to be oil. "Cold Cash," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob White, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Pureheart battles Ice Cube, who is after Lodge's millions! 164 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #247
    Archie's Joke Book (1953) 247

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    $5 Archie's Joke Book #247 Archie Comics Bronze Age Disco Dancing Music g/vg

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  • Issue #125
    Archie's Pals 'n' Gals (1955) 125

    "Down We Go" Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "A Little Seedy," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie's flying car keeps messing up Mr. Lodge's newly seeded lawn. "Heat Beat"; Reggie wears a shirt with Midge's name on it because he thinks Moose is out sick, but has to cover it up when Moose arrives. "Take Your Pick!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx has a good reason for using an artificial flower to play "he loves me, he loves me not." Archie's Gag Bag by Bob Montana. "Marking Time"; Veronica's worry about her report card stops when she sees it and finds she's an honor student, but it turns out that Miss Grundy has mistakenly given her Betty's report card. "Pitching It In Puzzle" word puzzle featuring Coach Kleats, art by Joe Edwards. "Lucky Me"; Ethel finds a horseshoe but it seems to bring everyone good luck but her. Archie Club News. "Natural Ability"; Archie argues that Dilton should be allowed on the baseball team until he learns that it's either Dilton or him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #60
    Archie's TV Laugh Out (1969) 60

    "Footnote To Confusion," script by Frank Doyle, art by Stan Goldberg; Archie and Veronica visit Betty, who broke her toe by walking into the leg of her bed. "How Do You Spell Luck?", pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Doris goes on a date with Harvey, so Sabrina casts a spell on Doris making her accident prone. "Culture Caper," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Alexandra begins quizzing the gang with ridiculously hard questions. Archie Club News. "The Clean Up," script and art by Dexter Taylor; Little Archie tries to get rid of some bees in the front yard. 36 pgs., full color Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #174
    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 174
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4509284018
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #4309965022
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    The Korvac Saga: Part 7 of 10 - "Captives of the Collector!" Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Dave Wenzel. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. Finally, the Avengers come face-to-face with the Collector after teleporting to his orbiting spaceship! However, the elder of the universe is overjoyed to see Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp; because his collection is almost complete! The four heroes furiously attack the Collector trying to achieve a quick victory; but the crafty elder subdues the thunder god, Shell-head, and the Wasp. Leaving the Avengers' Ace Archer as the last man standing! Can a mere mortal with a bow and arrows defeat an ancient elder of the universe? This may be Hawkeye's longest long shot ever! Cameo appearances by Michael (aka Korvac), the Black Panther, Black Widow, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Jocasta, Moondragon, Quicksilver, and the Two-Gun Kid. (Note: The Collector returns to existence in the Contest of Champions Limited Series issue 3.) Cover price $0.35.

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    $100 George Perez Pedigree Collection Copy CGC 4.0 Avengers #174 Thor Hawkeye Vision

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  • Issue #174MJ
    Avengers (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 174MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Korvac Saga: Part 7 of 10 - "Captives of the Collector!" Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Dave Wenzel. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. Finally, the Avengers come face-to-face with the Collector after teleporting to his orbiting spaceship! However, the elder of the universe is overjoyed to see Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp; because his collection is almost complete! The four heroes furiously attack the Collector trying to achieve a quick victory; but the crafty elder subdues the thunder god, Shell-head, and the Wasp. Leaving the Avengers' Ace Archer as the last man standing! Can a mere mortal with a bow and arrows defeat an ancient elder of the universe? This may be Hawkeye's longest long shot ever! Cameo appearances by Michael (aka Korvac), the Black Panther, Black Widow, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Jocasta, Moondragon, Quicksilver, and the Two-Gun Kid. (Note: The Collector returns to existence in the Contest of Champions Limited Series issue 3.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #302
    Batman (1940) 302
    Tags: Batman
    Published Aug 1978 by DC.

    Last 35-cent cover price. Cover by Jim Aparo. "The Attack of the Wire-Head Killers," script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by John Calnan, inks by Dick Giordano; After admitting to the murder of Malcolm Millbrook in order to spare Gotham from a gang war, Batman becomes the target of Millbrook's "wire-head killers." Daily Planet Extra Volume 78 Issue 18 Week of May1, 1978 article by Bob Rozakis. Information on Claw the Unconquered #12, House of Secrets #153, comics on sale the week of May 8th and Ask the Answer Man. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Aug 5 1978
    Battle Action (UK 1977-1981 IPC) Aug 5 1978

    August 5, 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.

  • Aug 12 1978
    Battle Action (UK 1977-1981 IPC) Aug 12 1978

    August 12, 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.

  • Aug 19 1978
    Battle Action (UK 1977-1981 IPC) Aug 19 1978

    August 19, 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.

  • Aug 26 1978
    Battle Action (UK 1977-1981 IPC) Aug 26 1978

    August 26, 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.

  • Issue #919
    Battle Picture Library (UK 1961-1984 IPC/Fleetway) 1st Series 919
  • Issue #920
    Battle Picture Library (UK 1961-1984 IPC/Fleetway) 1st Series 920
  • Issue #922
    Battle Picture Library (UK 1961-1984 IPC/Fleetway) 1st Series 922
  • Issue #43
    Beagle Boys (1964 Gold Key) 43

    Featuring: 7 page Beagle Boys story "The Mush Quest" starring the Beagle Boys and Grandpa Beagle, pencilled by Kay Wright; 6 page Beagle Boys story "A Bad Day with Buttinski" starring the Beagle Boys and Buttinski Beagle, pencilled by Jack Manning; 7 page Beagle Boys story "Visionary Harry" starring the Beagle Boys and Visionary Harry, pencilled by Jack Manning; 5 page Beagle Boys story "Old Time Crime" starring the Beagle Boys, Gyro Gearloose and Uncle Scrooge, pencilled by Jack Manning. Cover by Larry Mayer. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #43
    Beagle Boys (1972 Whitman) 43
  • Issue #122
    Beetle Bailey (1956-1980 Dell/King/Gold Key/Charlton) 122

    Gold Key edition. # on cover: 90025-810. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #95
    Betty and Me (1966 Archie) 95

    "Down We Go" Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "The Boob and the Tube"; Archie adjusts the TV antenna at Betty's house so he can watch baseball. "Break Flake"; Betty teaches Archie how to do the Latin Hustle. "Cornered," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx prepares the corner she's going to be sent to after she shows her dad her report card. "Not So Tame Game"; Archie and Betty go mini-golfing. "Present Problems"; Betty helps Archie shop for a (bad) present for Veronica. Betty answers letters submitted by Archie readers. "It's Not Bad"; Betty lends Archie her baseball cap for good luck. Untitled one-page story; Betty asks her dad for a raise in her allowance. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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    $3 Betty and Me #95 (1978, Archie) VG/FN

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  • Issue #142
    Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 142

    Last 35-cent cover price. Cover by Jim Aparo. "Enigma of the Death-Ship," script by Bob Haney, art by Jim Aparo; Batman tries to uncover evidence to a drug kingpins identity in the log book of a sunken ship, but Aquaman inexplicably tries to prevent him from doing so. The Big Fall Hostess snack cakes ad with Superman. Profile on Roger McKenzie by Michael Catron. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #142UK
    Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series) UK Edition 142UK

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover by Jim Aparo. "Enigma of the Death-Ship," script by Bob Haney, art by Jim Aparo; Batman tries to uncover evidence to a drug kingpins identity in the log book of a sunken ship, but Aquaman inexplicably tries to prevent him from doing so. The Big Fall Hostess snack cakes ad with Superman. Profile on Roger McKenzie by Michael Catron. 36 pgs., full color.

  • Issue #199
    Bugs Bunny (1952-1980 Dell/Gold Key) 199

    BUGS BUNNY #199 8/78 35c. Number on cover: 90070-808. Gold Key edition. Comic book adventures of the famous Warner Bros. cartoon character Bugs Bunny. Bugs Bunny in "The High-Flying Hare," "The Bear Bungle," and "Bunny Sitter." Story and art credits: unknown. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #199
    Bugs Bunny (1952-1984 Whitman) 199

    Whitman edition. BUGS BUNNY #199 8/78 35c. Whitman edition. Comic book adventures of the famous Warner Bros. cartoon character Bugs Bunny. Bugs Bunny in "The High-Flying Hare," "The Bear Bungle," and "Bunny Sitter." Story and art credits: unknown. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #224
    Captain America (1968 1st Series) 224

    "Saturday Night Furor!" Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Peter Gillis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by Mike Esposito and John Tartaglione. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. A Bronx couple on their Sunday morning jog pulls Captain America out of the Hudson River! How did the shield-slinger end up in the drink overnight? The Living Legend doesn't remember, so he goes to Avengers Mansion for assistance. Earth's Mightiest Heroes help Cap put the pieces together, and eventually Cap recalls that he was on a mission Saturday night -- to guard the components of the Madbomb. And something went terribly wrong...courtesy of the Tarantula! Now Cap is ready to resume his mission and tangle with the Tarantula again! Appearance by Senor Suerte. Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Nick Fury, Doctor Faustus, and General Argyle Fist. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, and Yellowjacket. (Notes: This fill-in issue features Peter Gillis' first published story. This issue also features Mike Zeck's first artwork on Captain America.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #199
    Casper the Friendly Ghost (1958-1991 3rd Series Harvey) 199

    Harvey presents the adventures of Casper in the long-running series sometimes called The Friendly Ghost Casper. When gravity goes haywire in the Enchanted Forest, Casper tracks the trouble to an ogre who has captured Sir Gravity, in a three-part adventure. Casper the Friendly Ghost; No Gravity; Sir Gravity; The Real Gravity of the Suituation; Wendy: Trouble Brewing. 36 pages, full Color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #5
    Cerebus (1977-2004 Aardvark-Vanaheim) 5
    • Paper: White
    • Slab: Misc debris in case
    • Label #0136714001

    The Idol. Cerebus encounters Robert E. Howard spoof Bran Mac Muffin and his people the Pigts, who worship a very familiar-looking idol. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #1
    Chocolate Alphabet, Harlan Ellison's (1978) 1

    1st (only) printing. Harlan Ellison & Larry Todd. 28 pages, black and white. Mature Readers. Cover price $1.25.

  • Vol. 19 #4
    Collector News (R.A. Kling) Vol. 19 #4

    Vol. 19 #4 - Aug. 1978. Ads for baseball banks to menus, books to plates, toys to beer cans. Tabloid newspaper format. Unfolded measuring 11 1/2-in. x 15-in. approximately. 76 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #159
    Comic Reader (1961) 159

    Martian Manhunter cover by Al Milgrom. Power Girl and The Huntress back cover art by Rick Taylor. News and information on comics coming from DC, Marvel, Gold Key, Star Reach, and Charlton. Includes plot synopses and cover art. Letters from Roy Thomas and Larry Latham. Fred Hembeck cartoon. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. Aug. 1978. 75 cents. 40 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #41
    Comics Journal (1977) 41
    • Water damage.

    Steve Gerber talks about his well-publicized split with Marvel. Coverage of the 1978 DC Implosion, when dozens of titles were cancelled and staff members laid off. A comic strip by Dan Rosa. Plus reviews, columns, letters, and news. Cover by Steve Leialoha. Black and white. Cover price $ 1.00. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #1243
    Commando War Stories in Pictures (1961 D. C. Thomson Digest) 1243

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

  • Issue #1244
    Commando War Stories in Pictures (1961 D. C. Thomson Digest) 1244
    • Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 5%. Water damage: Slight.

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

  • Issue #1245
    Commando War Stories in Pictures (1961 D. C. Thomson Digest) 1245
    • Back cover detached 5%.

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

  • Issue #1247
    Commando War Stories in Pictures (1961 D. C. Thomson Digest) 1247

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

  • Issue #1248
    Commando War Stories in Pictures (1961 D. C. Thomson Digest) 1248

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

  • Issue #1249
    Commando War Stories in Pictures (1961 D. C. Thomson Digest) 1249

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

  • Issue #1250
    Commando War Stories in Pictures (1961 D. C. Thomson Digest) 1250

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