Comic books April 1981

Stories in this issue include: The Lost Loves of Cranfranz P. Thitwacker by Will Richardson (a.k.a. Bill DuBay) and Alex Nino; Lone Wolf by John Ellis Sech and Delando Nino; The Mad Planet by Gerry Boudreau, Will Richardson (a.k.a. Bill DuBay), and Vic Catan; Ghita of Alizarr part nine by Frank Thorne; and The Starfire Saga part eight by Will Richardson (a.k.a. Bill DuBay) and Rudy Nebres. Cover art by H.R. Giger. Cover price $2.00.

April 4, 1981. Features include Strontium Dog in "Portrait of a Mutant" part 7 (script by Alan Grant, art by Steve Potter), Tharg's Future-Shocks: "The Last Man" (script by Gary Rice, art by Brett Ewins), Judge Dredd in "Unamerican Graffiti" (art by Ron Smith?), Return to Armageddon (script by Malcolm Shaw, art by Jesus Redondo), and Meltdown Man (script by Alan Hebden, art by Belardinelli). Two-page Superman II movie review.

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April 11, 1981. Features include "Tharg and the Creep Who Stole Croydon" (art by Mike Dorey), Tharg's Future-Shocks: "The Sound of Silence" (script by Alvin Grant, art by Mike White), Judge Dredd in "Unamerican Graffiti" part 2 (script by T.B. Grover, art by Ron Smith), Return to Armageddon (script by Malcolm Shaw, art by Jesus Redondo), and Meltdown Man (script by Alan Hebden, art by Belardinelli). Dave Gibbons cover.

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April 18, 1981. Features include "The Day They Banned 2000 AD" (art by Q. Twerk), Tharg's Future-Shocks: "Fish in a Barrel" (script by Steve Moore, art by Eric Bradbury), Judge Dredd in "The Problem With Sonny Bono" (script by T.B. Grover, art by Emberton), Return to Armageddon (script by Malcolm Shaw, art by Jesus Redondo), and Meltdown Man (script by Alan Hebden, art by Belardinelli). Redondo front cover. Ro-Jaws back cover by Kevin O'Neill.

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April 25, 1981. Features include "The Day They Banned 2000 A.D." part 2 (art by Q. Twerk), Tharg's Future-Shocks: "The Return of the Two-Storey Brain" (script by Alan Moore, art by Mike White), Judge Dredd in "The Mega-Rackets" (script by T.B. Grover, art by Colin Wilson), Return to Armageddon (script by Malcolm Shaw, art by Jesus Redondo), and Meltdown Man (script by Alan Hebden, art by Belardinelli). Wraparound cover by Ian Gibson.

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Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "Treasure Hunt on a Small Planet," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman must discover why alien beings are stealing dams and factories on Earth. "Old Gold" Hostess snack cakes ad with Wonder Woman. "Beyond the Poseidon Adventure," script by J. M. DeMatteis, art by Don Heck; Ocean Master survives the fall, but Amphitrite, who now commands him, sends Poseidon in his place to fight Aquaman, who now suspects that Ocean Masters mother (his fathers second wife) may still be alive. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. Cover art by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano. Treasure Hunt on a Small Planet starring Superman, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Beyond the Poseidon Adventure starring Aquaman, script by J. M. DeMatteis, art by Don Heck. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.40.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. "This Is My World, and You're Welcome to It!", script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; The Earth has been transformed into a world in which Vandal Savage rules and Superman is his servant, but Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen convince the Man of Steel to turn on his master. The Flash Meets the Bureauc-Rat ad. "Sorry - Wrong Powers!", script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Vince Colletta; The Atom must track down the kidnappers of Professor Hyatt, despite the fact that meddling by a cosmic being has given him the powers of the Atom of Earth-Two. 36 pgs.

April 1981. Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin-up girls. In this issue: Sexual Power - how to make it work for you; clubs for single swingers; and New York porn's Marlene Willoughby. 8-in. x 11-in. Mature Readers Cover price $2.95.

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Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Steve Mitchell. The Riddle of the Sphinx--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dennis Jensen. Thunder Over Fairfax--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. The Circus Psycho--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dennis Jensen. All stories feature heroes created by fans. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Steve Mitchell. The Riddle of the Sphinx--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dennis Jensen. Thunder Over Fairfax--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. The Circus Psycho--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dennis Jensen. All stories feature heroes created by fans. 36 Pages, Full Color.

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Includes the following features: Miniature Spacecraft: How to Create a Snub Fighter, The Alien Dead, Low-Cost Synthesizers, MTX: Zero Zone, Hair on Your Stop Motion Model, and a salute to The Incredible Shrinking Man. May, 1981. Cover price $2.50.

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"By My Powers Shall I Be Vanquished!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Denny O'Neil. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. In a diabolical twist of fate, the Wizard transfers Spider-Man's spider-sense into the mind of the Sub-Mariner! The web-slinger's sudden loss and Prince Namor's sudden gain make them easy prey for the Frightful Four! After taking a beating, the two heroes go their separate ways to lick their wounds! Hours later they rendezvous at the Baxter Building to reverse the Wizard's experiment! And then it's time for payback! The Spectacular Spider-Man and the Avenging Son vs. the Frightful Four! Imperious Rex! A terrific three-part story! Cameo appearances by the Invisible Girl, Mr. Fantastic, and the Thing. (Notes: This O'Neil-Romita Jr.-Mooney collaboration is the signature Spider-Man & Sub-Mariner team-up of the bronze age. This issue includes a 3/4 page ad (by Frank Miller) for the Doctor Strange 2nd series; however, another artist ended up penciling the title. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 609,059; average paid circulation: 296,712. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "By My Powers Shall I Be Vanquished!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Denny O'Neil. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. In a diabolical twist of fate, the Wizard transfers Spider-Man's spider-sense into the mind of the Sub-Mariner! The web-slinger's sudden loss and Prince Namor's sudden gain make them easy prey for the Frightful Four! After taking a beating, the two heroes go their separate ways to lick their wounds! Hours later they rendezvous at the Baxter Building to reverse the Wizard's experiment! And then it's time for payback! The Spectacular Spider-Man and the Avenging Son vs. the Frightful Four! Imperious Rex! A terrific three-part story! Cameo appearances by the Invisible Girl, Mr. Fantastic, and the Thing. (Notes: This O'Neil-Romita Jr.-Mooney collaboration is the signature Spider-Man & Sub-Mariner team-up of the bronze age. This issue includes a 3/4 page ad (by Frank Miller) for the Doctor Strange 2nd series; however, another artist ended up penciling the title. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 609,059; average paid circulation: 296,712.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. United Kingdom edition. "By My Powers Shall I Be Vanquished!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Denny O'Neil. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. In a diabolical twist of fate, the Wizard transfers Spider-Man's spider-sense into the mind of the Sub-Mariner! The web-slinger's sudden loss and Prince Namor's sudden gain make them easy prey for the Frightful Four! After taking a beating, the two heroes go their separate ways to lick their wounds! Hours later they rendezvous at the Baxter Building to reverse the Wizard's experiment! And then it's time for payback! The Spectacular Spider-Man and the Avenging Son vs. the Frightful Four! Imperious Rex! A terrific three-part story! Cameo appearances by the Invisible Girl, Mr. Fantastic, and the Thing. (Notes: This O'Neil-Romita Jr.-Mooney collaboration is the signature Spider-Man & Sub-Mariner team-up of the bronze age. This issue includes a 3/4 page ad (by Frank Miller) for the Doctor Strange 2nd series; however, another artist ended up penciling the title.

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April 1981. Cover by George Angelini. Stories: "Dawn"(Part 1) by Dean McLaughlin, "Rule of Law" by L. E. Modesitt, Jr., "Red Thoughts at Morning" by Timothy Zahn, "Collector's Item" by Barry B. Longyear, "Meanwhile, Back on the Reservation" by Chad Oliver, and "Just a Hint" by David Brin. Science Fact article: "Spin Drive to the Stars" by Dr. Robert L. Forward, and "Decline and Fall" by Thomas A. Easton. Softcover, 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Hostess snack cakes ad with Sabrina the Teenage Witch. "Sale Wail," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie's garage sale gives him more trouble than profit. "Wise Crack" half-page Li'l Jinx's Chum Gigi story by Joe Edwards. "The Changing World," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie and Betty lecture Mr. Weatherbee and Miss Grundy on the death of disco and the fast-paced youth generation. "Change of Heart," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie gets jealous when muscular fitness guru Hubert von Wartendyke stays with the Lodges. Archie Club News, art by Joe Edwards. Archie's All American Fashions page, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Snow Show," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie's job driving a snowmobile for advertisement purposes gets him a lot of girls. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "Memories," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie is sent to the Mr. Weatherbee's office and they begin to discuss memories of Archie's time at school. "Hair Today and Gone Tomorrow," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Everyone seems to be allergic to Mr. Weatherbee. "May Day," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie and Reggie both try to impress the new substitute teacher. "Shoe Shoe Baby," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Because of the ice outside, Archie wears golf shoes to school. 36 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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The World of Jughead. Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "The Big Brass Band," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Samm Schwartz; Reggie gives Archie a ring that's supposed to attract women. "A Good Eye!" one-page Li'l Jinx's Pal Charley story, script and art by Joe Edwards. Jughead the Gourmet activity page. "Tough Situation," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Samm Schwartz; Jughead is banned from the school cafeteria after complaining about the food. "Fame Acclaim," script by George Gladir, pencils by Samm Schwartz; Coach Kleats recruits Jughead for the football team. Archie Club News. Jughead's Gag Bag. "Night Walk," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Archie sleep walks. Hostess Twinkies Cakes ad with Josie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. The Gym Dandies, script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Jeff Schultz, inks by Rich Koslowski; Coach Clayton demands the girls practice their gymnastics constantly in order to win the impending tournament; So they begin practicing in the hallways of the school. Betty And Veronica's Winter Fashions two-pager, art by Dan DeCarlo. Backpack Knack, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; As an alternative to the same old boring vacations, Mr. Lodge decides to take Veronica mountain backpacking. Betty, Archie and Jughead are invited along "to see how it's done." That's Rich, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Tired of listening to Veronica brag about her wealth and advantage, Betty, Mr. Weatherbee and Miss Grundy set her up with an actress who performs a character on stage that out-Veronica's Veronica. Hostess Twinkies with Josie, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.40.

Stories and art by Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, Bill Molno, and Jack Abel. A soldier's-eye view of the stress, danger and grim choices that come with war. After scuttling his ship during the Pearl Harbor attack, Cmdr. Lanson astounds the Navy by raising and repairing his WWI-era vessel. A US cruiser damaged by torpedoes struggles to stay afloat until help arrives, as the Luftwaffe closes in. A US cruiser is sent to a tropical dictatorship with an ultimatum to deliver, but first they must make it through hostile territory. The Underdog; Sad Samantha; SOS SOS SOS; Navy Guns; The Peace Ambassadors!! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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"Fire in the Streets!" Guest-starring the Human Torch. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Gene Colan. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by Gene Colan and Dan Green. A massive chemical fire is burning in Jersey City! The local fire department can't contain it and neither can the Human Torch! So Earth's Mightiest Heroes are on the way to help! Iron Man and the Vision enter the rampaging blaze first, but are repulsed by the intense heat! Next the Beast, Captain America, Jocasta, Scarlet Witch, and Wonder Man don protective suits and walk into the fire! What will be waiting for them at the heart of the inferno? (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 440,819; average paid circulation 235,791.) 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

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The Barks Collector covers the works of Carl Barks, an artist widely recognized as the best Disney duck artist. Issue #17 includes: a letter from Barks; Hud ?Hired' Donald Duck for $99,999 by Bill Drummond; In Donaldismo Veritas by Hans Von Storch; a piece on "Raven Mad" (Walt Disney Comics & Stories #265) by Fred Stewart; Barks for Beginners by John Nichols; and more. Includes art by Barks. Cover art by David Clarvis. 24 pgs. April, 1981. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

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Cover art by Jim Aparo. "Infinity Island!" (The Lazarus Affair Chapter Three), script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Batman awakens in a strange room on Infinity Island and gets attacked by a horde of possessed men; The Dark Knight gerts dragged to another room where he is shown the two classes of lives on the island; A strange voice tells Batman to either become one of his loyal followers or suffer as a slave in the mines; The voice also tells Batman he was behind the dealings of Gregorian Falstaff in concerning Wayne Enterprises. Hostess Twinkies ad starring Wonder Woman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Whodunit one-pager starring Commissioner Gordon, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Frank McLaughlin. "From the Ashes!" featuring Tales of Gotham City, script by Mike Barr, art by Dan Spiegle; Jason Bard comes out of a brief retirement to help a woman find out who burned down her boarding house. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover art by Jim Aparo. Infinity Island! starring Batman, Talia, Robin, Catwoman, Ra's Al Ghul, and King Faraday, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin. Hostess Twinkies ad starring Wonder Woman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Whodunit one-pager starring Commissioner Gordon, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Frank McLaughlin. From the Ashes! featuring Tales of Gotham City, script by Mike Barr, art by Dan Spiegle. 32 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Your United Nations at Work public service announcement. The Great Clayface - Joker Feud starring Batman, Batwoman, Robin, and Bat-Girl, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Boyhood of Bruce Wayne Jr. starring the Second Batman and Robin Team and Batwoman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. 36 pgs. $0.12.

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April 4, 1981

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April 11, 1981

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April 18, 1981

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April 25, 1981

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Cover by Pat Masulli & Rocke Mastroserio. Stories and art by Willi Franz, Sam Glanzman, and Ernie Bache. War comics from Charlton highlighting American conflicts of the 20th century, from World War I to Vietnam. Stories from The Lonely War of Capt. Willy Schultz, featuring art by comics legend and WWII veteran Sam Glanzman. Willy tries to aid an escape from a Nazi POW camp. Pfc. Bolton is scared of everything in the Vietnamese jungles, except the Viet Cong. The Lonely War of Capt. Willy Schultz; Escape; The Terrible Fears of P.F.C. Bolton! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.