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Comic books August 1978

  • Issue #26
    Star Wars Weekly (1978 UK) 26

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    Weekly B&W magazine published in the UK. NOTE: Title becomes Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Weekly (1980 UK) at issue #118.

  • Issue #27
    Star Wars Weekly (1978 UK) 27

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    Weekly B&W magazine published in the UK. NOTE: Title becomes Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Weekly (1980 UK) at issue #118.

  • Issue #28
    Star Wars Weekly (1978 UK) 28

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    Weekly B&W magazine published in the UK. NOTE: Title becomes Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Weekly (1980 UK) at issue #118.

  • Issue #29
    Star Wars Weekly (1978 UK) 29

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    Weekly B&W magazine published in the UK. NOTE: Title becomes Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Weekly (1980 UK) at issue #118.

  • Issue #30
    Star Wars Weekly (1978 UK) 30

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    Weekly B&W magazine published in the UK. NOTE: Title becomes Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Weekly (1980 UK) at issue #118.

  • Vol. 1 #8

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  • Issue #15
    Starlog (1976) 15
    Published Aug 1978 by Starlog.

    This Island Earth - inside story & rare color pics; Death Beast - David Gerrold's new novel; Rod Serling's Twilight Zone - 18-page special section; TV's Earth Star; sound effects: part 1; Star Wars merchandise; Grand Canyon of Mars Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #13
    Starlord (UK 1978 IPC) 13

    Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Jesus Redondo. Cover by Carlos Ezquerra. Ardeni is too exhausted to stop her ship heading into the sun. Written by Vernon Gross. Art by Ian Kennedy. Howard Quartz has the Ro-Busters provide a staged rescue at the Farnborough Droid Show. Written by John Wagner (as T. B. Grover). Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Johnny and Wulf discover that bringing in the bounty for Billy Joe might not be as easy as they assumed. Written by Ian Mennell. Art by Magallanes Salinas. The Aztec threat is ended. 32 pages, partially black and white. 8.50-in x 11.50. $0.12.

  • Issue #14
    Starlord (UK 1978 IPC) 14

    Painted cover art. Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Jesus Redondo. Ardeni manages to divert the ship to what seems like a friendly planet. Written by Vernon Gross. Art by Ian Kennedy. The Ro-Busters try to stop a rogue plane. Written by John Wagner (as T. B. Grover). Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Johnny is treated as the Alien Extravaganza rolls through the desert, mand signs up in return. Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Horacio Lalia. Former CIA agent and current Private Investigator Carl Hunter is hired to find a missing husband and discovers a community controlled by outsiders. 32 pages, partially black and white. 8.50-in x 11.50. $0.12.

  • Issue #15
    Starlord (UK 1978 IPC) 15

    Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Jesus Redondo. Painted cover by Alberto Salinas. A female's only use is as a source of life-blood. Written by Chris Lowder (as Jack Adrian). Art by Carlos Pino. The Ro-Busters are sent to investigate rioting at a mining resort. Written by John Wagner (as T. B. Grover). Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Johnny finally deals with Billy Joe. Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Horacio Lalia.Having learned Earth is involved in a secret war, Hunter joins up. 32 pages, partially black and white. 8.50-in x 11.50. $0.12.

  • Issue #16
    Starlord (UK 1978 IPC) 16

    Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Jesus Redondo. Cover by Kevin O'Neill. Na-Rutha's insistence on killing Ardeni prompts unrest among his juniors, while Ardeni makes a new friend. Written by John Wagner (as T. B. Grover). Art by José Casanovas. Max wants a job where he can spend as much time as possible in his garden. Written by Chris Lowder (as Jack Adrian). Art by José Ferrer. Ro-Jaws and Hammerstein discover they've been deceived by O'Gonsell's partner. Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Horacio Lalia. Hunter discovers the aliens fear fire, but that doesn't prevent his capture. 32 pages, partially black and white. 8.50-in x 11.50. $0.12.

  • Issue #4
    Steel the Indestructible Man (1978) 4

    Cover pencils by Don Heck, inks by Al Milgrom. "Greed-Games of the Gadgeteer!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Joe Giella; Heywood fears that Gilbert's heart attack was caused by his possible realization that Heywood is also Steel, the Indestructible Man; Despite Heywood's ideological differences with Gilbert, Heywood is more convinced than ever that the United States of America must enter World War II; Kathy Kulhammer chastises Edward Runyon, publisher of the New York Star, for failing to take action during a robbery; Steel pleads with Runyan to use the New York Star to convince Americans to enter the war effort against Germany; The Gadgeteer transforms a common street lamp into a high-powered laser; The laser rapidly heats up an armored car, causing the guards to flee for their lives. "Manhunt!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Juan Ortiz, inks by Bruce Patterson; The police surround Steel, the Indestructible Man, believing that he's responsible for an armored car robbery; Steel goes after the real culprit, the Gadgeteer. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #69

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    Tannenberg

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  • Issue #48
    Super Goof (1965 Gold Key) 48

    #48, 8/78, 35c. Issue features "Super Twosome" (with guest star Barzan, a parody of Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle), "The Mysterious Pickpocket," "Night Patrol," and "The Outfielder." "Night Patrol" is reprint from a previous issue. Issue also has a one-page gag strip. Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #48
    Super Goof (1965 Whitman) 48

    Whitman edition. Issue features "Super Twosome" (with guest star Barzan, a parody of Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle), "The Mysterious Pickpocket," "Night Patrol," and "The Outfielder." "Night Patrol" is reprint from a previous issue. Issue also has a one-page gag strip. Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #286
    Super Spider-Man (UK Magazine) 286

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  • Issue #287
    Super Spider-Man (UK Magazine) 287

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  • Issue #288
    Super Spider-Man (UK Magazine) 288

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  • Issue #289
    Super Spider-Man (UK Magazine) 289

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  • Issue #290
    Super Spider-Man (UK Magazine) 290

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  • Issue #242
    Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 242

    Cover pencils by James Sherman, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Startarget: Earth, script by Paul Levitz, pencils by James Sherman, inks by Bob McLeod; The Legion try to halt the Khunds invasion of Earth and also discover that the Khunds' leader, Garlak, is being mind-controlled. Girls' Night Out, script by Paul Levitz (plot) and Paul Kupperberg (writer), pencils by Arvell Jones, inks by Dan Bulanadi; A group of thieves plan to execute three heists from a flying restaurant where four Legionnaires are taking the night off from superhero work. Magic and the Legion (Part 2): We're Off to See the Wizards! article by Len Rosenberg. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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    $10 32824: DC Comics SUPERBOY #242 VF Grade
    $99 Superboy #242 James Sherman Cover CGC 9.4 DC Comics 1978

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  • Issue #242MJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #326
    Superman (1939 1st Series) 326
    Published Aug 1978 by DC.

    Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Giacoia. A Million Dollars a Minute!, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman destroys the thing responsible for his fugue states; he also destroys Blackrock III; Wonder Woman helps him eliminate the revelation of his secret identity. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #326MJ
    Superman (1939 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 326MJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Giacoia. A Million Dollars a Minute!, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman destroys the thing responsible for his fugue states; he also destroys Blackrock III; Wonder Woman helps him eliminate the revelation of his secret identity. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #326UK
    Superman (1939 1st Series) UK Edition 326UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Giacoia. A Million Dollars a Minute!, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman destroys the thing responsible for his fugue states; he also destroys Blackrock III; Wonder Woman helps him eliminate the revelation of his secret identity. 32 pgs.

  • Issue #190
    Superman Family (1974) 190
    Published Aug 1978 by DC.

    Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. The Museum of Eternity starring the Superman Family, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Tex Balisdell. Somebody Stole My Town starring Jimmy Olsen, script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Tex Balisdell. Doorways in the Sky starring Superman, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Dan Adkins. Captives at the Edge of Forever starring Lois Lane, script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. A Cage of Light, script by Bob Toomey, art by Juan Ortiz. Fight with the Phantom Zone Fiends starring Nightwing and Flamebird, script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Ken Landgraf, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Finale starring Supergirl, script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Jack Abel, inks by Frank Giacoia. 84 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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    $17 Superman Family #190 1978 (6.5) DC Comics FINE+ Kyrpto Supergirl Lois Lane

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  • Vol. 25 #8
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    Long-running men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult cartoons, and nude photography. 8.5" x 11", 74 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #1
    Tales of Jerry the Stoned Vampire (1978-1982 Karma Komix) 1

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    Underground humor comic featuring the burn-out vampire known as "Jerry". Story and artwork by Jane J. Oliver. 6.5" x 10", 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #15
    Tarzan (1977 Marvel) 15

    "Slavers!" Tarzan faces a new villain named Abdul "Mad Arab" Alhazred, who forces his slaves to open a sealed cave in the Valley of the Lost Souls. Tarzan avenges the death of an old man who was killed by slavers. Bob Hall steps in as editor in place of Roy Thomas while David Kraft assumes scripting duties from Thomas. Script by Kraft, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson. Cover by Buscema. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #15MJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #15
    Tarzan (1977 Marvel) Whitman Variants 15

    Whitman Edition. "Slavers!" Tarzan faces a new villain named Abdul "Mad Arab" Alhazred, who forces his slaves to open a sealed cave in the Valley of the Lost Souls. Tarzan avenges the death of an old man who was killed by slavers. Bob Hall steps in as editor in place of Roy Thomas while David Kraft assumes scripting duties from Thomas. Script by Kraft, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson. Cover by Buscema. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #43
    That Wilkin Boy (1969) 43

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Meet Woodrow "Bingo" Wilkin III, popular student at Midville High School, who goes steady with girlfriend Samantha Smythe and is also lead vocalist and guitarist in his pop rock group The Bingoes. This humorous teenage series was similar to the Archie series that the same company published. Rebel Rouser, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Bingo doesn't want to put Rebel in a kennel for the duration of their vacation any more than Rebel wants it. On the Ball one-page Li'l Jinx's Pal, Greg story by Joe Edwards. Split Personalities, script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The fence between the Smythes and the Wilkins falls down and Willie can't afford to replace it. Club Disaster, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Bingo runs down to the gym to pass a message on to Samson. Rebel's Revenge, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Rebel takes protracted revenge against Teddy for a prank he played on Bingo. Dear Bingo & Samantha advice column. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Vol. 91 #8
    The Writer (1887-current The Writer, Inc) Magazine Vol. 91 #8

    Vol. 91, ,#8. Aug. 1978. 7.5" x 10.5", 48 pages, B&W. John Lutz article. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #274
    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 274

    Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tom Palmer. "The Eye - and the Arrow!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finished art), inks by Tom Palmer; Odin, Sif and Frigga return to Asgard to discover that Loki has regained his powers; Odin reveals that Ragnarok has been foretold to begin with the death of Balder the Brave; While displaying his invulnerability to Asgardian weapons, Balder is struck down by an enchanted weapon supplied by Loki. Bullpen Bulletins. "Spider-Man Meets the Home Wrecker" Hostess snack cakes ad. "Street Ball" Spalding basketball back cover ad with Dr. J and Rick Barry, art by Jack Davis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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    $165 1978 Mighty THOR 274 1st FRIGGA & SLEIPNIR Death of BALDER RARE WHITMAN CGC 9.6

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  • Issue #274MJ
    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) Mark Jewelers 274MJ

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    Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #274UK
    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) UK Edition 274UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tom Palmer. "The Eye - and the Arrow!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finished art), inks by Tom Palmer; Odin, Sif and Frigga return to Asgard to discover that Loki has regained his powers; Odin reveals that Ragnarok has been foretold to begin with the death of Balder the Brave; While displaying his invulnerability to Asgardian weapons, Balder is struck down by an enchanted weapon supplied by Loki. Bullpen Bulletins. "Spider-Man Meets the Home Wrecker" Hostess snack cakes ad. "Street Ball" Spalding basketball back cover ad with Dr. J and Rick Barry, art by Jack Davis. 36 pgs., full color.

  • Issue #274
    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) Whitman Variants 274

    Whitman Variant. Death of Balder in "The Eye and the Arrow!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tom Palmer. Appearances by Loki, Fandral, Hogun, Volstagg, Hela, Odin, and Sif. Cover price $0.35.

  • Aug 5 1978
    Tiger (UK 1954 Fleetway/IPC) Aug 5 1978
    Published 1978 (est.) by Fleetway.
  • Aug 12 1978
    Tiger (UK 1954 Fleetway/IPC) Aug 12 1978
    Published 1978 (est.) by Fleetway.
  • Aug 19 1978
    Tiger (UK 1954 Fleetway/IPC) Aug 19 1978
    Published 1978 (est.) by Fleetway.
  • Aug 26 1978
    Tiger (UK 1954 Fleetway/IPC) Aug 26 1978
    Published 1978 (est.) by Fleetway.
    • Water damage: Slight.
  • Issue #309
    Tom and Jerry (1949-1980 Dell/Gold Key) 309

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    36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

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  • Issue #309
    Tom and Jerry (1971-1984 Whitman) 309

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

  • Issue #3
    Trash Magazine (1978) 3

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    Kiss, the Beatles and movie monsters are all parodied in this issue. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #4
    Trash Magazine (1978) 4

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    Happy Days and the Rocky movies are parodied. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #9
    Trek The Magazine for Star Trek Fans 9

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    November 1967. Publishing error: 'Number 5' printed in indicia. William Shatner photo cover. Enterprise Plan pull-out centerfold of the USS Enterprise. In this issue, fans get treated to a look behind the scenes at the miniature space ships and the special effects used to put them in the show, Leslie Thomas reviews the Gold Key Star Trek comic book series, James Van Hise gets into specifics in his review of the movie, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and its impact on the genre, and more. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 40 slick pages; cardstock covers. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #673

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  • Vol. 109 #5
    True Detective (1924-1995 MacFadden) Magazine Vol. 109 #5

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  • Vol. 28 #4

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  • Vol. 106 #6

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