Comic books October 1983

Volume 2, Issue 2 - September/October, 1983. Magazine distributed to Atari Club members from 1982 until 1984, contains information, reviews and articles on upcoming games from Atari. Softcover, 8" x 10.5", 32 pages, full color.

Bubblicious Insert Variant.
"I Want to be an Avenger!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Roger Stern. Art by Al Milgrom (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. The Amazing Spider-Man wants to join the Avengers! But the web-slinger passed on his first opportunity way back in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 3. Why is he ready to sign up now? Earth's Mightiest Heroes are lukewarm to the idea and brush off the wall-crawler. However, when Spider-Man sees a quinjet departing the mansion, he hitches a ride! After the quinjet lands at Project Pegasus, Captain America, She-Hulk, and Starfox aren't very happy to find their amazing stowaway. But that attitude changes in a heartbeat when the Avengers discover hordes of Lava Men on the loose! Not to mention Blackout, Electro, Moonstone, and the Rhino! It's pandemonium at Project Pegasus! Cameo appearances by Michael O'Brien (aka the Guardsman) and the Vision. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Captain Marvel, Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, Starfox, and the Wasp. (Note: This issue celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Avengers (1963-1983) and debuts a new cover logo for the series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Direct Edition. "I Want to be an Avenger!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Roger Stern. Art by Al Milgrom (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. The Amazing Spider-Man wants to join the Avengers! But the web-slinger passed on his first opportunity way back in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 3. Why is he ready to sign up now? Earth's Mightiest Heroes are lukewarm to the idea and brush off the wall-crawler. However, when Spider-Man sees a quinjet departing the mansion, he hitches a ride! After the quinjet lands at Project Pegasus, Captain America, She-Hulk, and Starfox aren't very happy to find their amazing stowaway. But that attitude changes in a heartbeat when the Avengers discover hordes of Lava Men on the loose! Not to mention Blackout, Electro, Moonstone, and the Rhino! It's pandemonium at Project Pegasus! Cameo appearances by Michael O'Brien (aka the Guardsman) and the Vision. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Captain Marvel, Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, Starfox, and the Wasp. (Note: This issue celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Avengers (1963-1983) and debuts a new cover logo for the series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Newsstand Edition. "I Want to be an Avenger!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Roger Stern. Art by Al Milgrom (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. The Amazing Spider-Man wants to join the Avengers! But the web-slinger passed on his first opportunity way back in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 3. Why is he ready to sign up now? Earth's Mightiest Heroes are lukewarm to the idea and brush off the wall-crawler. However, when Spider-Man sees a quinjet departing the mansion, he hitches a ride! After the quinjet lands at Project Pegasus, Captain America, She-Hulk, and Starfox aren't very happy to find their amazing stowaway. But that attitude changes in a heartbeat when the Avengers discover hordes of Lava Men on the loose! Not to mention Blackout, Electro, Moonstone, and the Rhino! It's pandemonium at Project Pegasus! Cameo appearances by Michael O'Brien (aka the Guardsman) and the Vision. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Captain Marvel, Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, Starfox, and the Wasp. (Note: This issue celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Avengers (1963-1983) and debuts a new cover logo for the series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "I Want to be an Avenger!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Roger Stern. Art by Al Milgrom (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. The Amazing Spider-Man wants to join the Avengers! But the web-slinger passed on his first opportunity way back in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 3. Why is he ready to sign up now? Earth's Mightiest Heroes are lukewarm to the idea and brush off the wall-crawler. However, when Spider-Man sees a quinjet departing the mansion, he hitches a ride! After the quinjet lands at Project Pegasus, Captain America, She-Hulk, and Starfox aren't very happy to find their amazing stowaway. But that attitude changes in a heartbeat when the Avengers discover hordes of Lava Men on the loose! Not to mention Blackout, Electro, Moonstone, and the Rhino! It's pandemonium at Project Pegasus! Cameo appearances by Michael O'Brien (aka the Guardsman) and the Vision. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Captain Marvel, Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, Starfox, and the Wasp. (Note: This issue celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Avengers (1963-1983) and debuts a new cover logo for the series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Spider-Man tells the Avengers, "I Want To Be an Avenger!" Script by Roger Stern, layouts by Al Milgrom, finished art by Joe Sinnott. Blackout appearance; Moonstone, Electro, and Rhino cameos. Milgrom/Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.60.

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Script by Mike Baron, Art By Jeffrey Butler, cover by Steve Rude and Jeffrey Butler. You are about to enter a world where logic and rationale are abstract concepts and the search for "Larry" is neverending! Join Norbert Sykes, aka the Badger, Ham, a displaced 5th century weather wizard, and Daisy Fields, a perfectly normal therapist, as they right the wrongs of society and try to figure out just who it is that's insane. In this issue: Precipitation! An origin story like no other. We are first introduced to Ham as he slays a young boy to further his domination of the countrysided in 5th century England. Flash forward 15 centuries to a mental health facility where the Badger has been confined for beating up a group of teenage boys who were brutally murdering ducks. Here is where our protagonists meet. After Ham arranges for Norbert to be released, he himself escapes and they both move in with Daisy to use her house as their headquarters. Will Norbert discover Ham's sordid, evil past and attempt to stop his evil schemes or will the Badger simply go "loopy" and terrorize the city? Find out! Cover price $1.75.

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Cover art by Ed Hannigan and Dick Giordano. The Man of a Thousand Menaces, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; Batman faces the menace of Chimera, Commissioner Gordon has a stroke. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Cover art by Ed Hannigan and Dick Giordano. The Man of a Thousand Menaces, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; Batman faces the menace of Chimera, Commissioner Gordon has a stroke. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover art by Ed Hannigan and Dick Giordano. The Man of a Thousand Menaces, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; Batman faces the menace of Chimera, Commissioner Gordon has a stroke. 32 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover by Jim Aparo. "Bitter Orange!", script by Mike W. Barr, art by Jim Aparo; The Outsiders become involved in a fight against Agent Orange, a deranged Vietnam veteran who wants revenge on the government by dropping a gas bomb on Gotham City; starring Batman, Geo-Force, Black Lightning, Katana, Metamorpho, Halo, Agent Orange, Alfred Pennyworth, and Robin (Dick Grayson). 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

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Canadian edition with .75 cent cover price - Cover by Jim Aparo. "Bitter Orange!", script by Mike W. Barr, art by Jim Aparo; The Outsiders become involved in a fight against Agent Orange, a deranged Vietnam veteran who wants revenge on the government by dropping a gas bomb on Gotham City; starring Batman, Geo-Force, Black Lightning, Katana, Metamorpho, Halo, Agent Orange, Alfred Pennyworth, and Robin (Dick Grayson). 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

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October 1, 1983. 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; 20p cover price. NOTE: Title becomes Battle Action Force (1983-1986 IPC) with #440.

October 8, 1983. Title was Battle (1981-1983 IPC Magazines) UK - October 8, 1983. 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; 20p cover price.

October 15, 1983. 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; 20p cover price.

October 22, 1983

October 29, 1983

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Cover by Bill Molno. Stories and art by Bob McCarty, Al McWilliams and Art Gates. War comics from Charlton highlighting American conflicts of the 20th century, from World War I to Vietnam. Marines Steve and Tony must postpone fighting with each other when their sergeant sends them on a dangerous mission in Korea. Soldiers try to help their injured sergeant before the enemy arrives. In an unusual story, a Kamikaze pilot flashes back on his life. Glide into Glory; Express to Extinction; Morale!; Armored Doom; Kamikaze Joe. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

The Beatles Book (also known as Beatles Monthly) was a long-running fanzine produced by Beat Publications that was dedicated to the legacy of the incredible pop-culture phenomenon known as The Beatles. First published in August 1963, the magazine ran until production stopped with the 77th issue published in December,1969. It was revived in May, 1976, reprinting the first 77 issues with a few pages of added content. Beat Publications then continued producing new issues in October, 1982 until the publication ultimately ceased production with issue #321 printed in January, 2003. 6" x 8", 46 pages, B&W.

Cover, stories, and art by Berni Wrightson. "Feed It." 6 pages. Reprinted from Web of Horror #3. Be careful what kind of creatures you keep as pets, lest you become their next meal. "Mother Toad." 5 pages. Reprinted from Web of Horror #2. In the aftermath of nuclear war, Mother Nature plays some strange jokes on the human race. "Limpstrel." 3 pages. Reprinted from various issues of Witzend. Three one page cartoons featuring an innocent young man in a very strange world. "Aint She Sweet?" 7 pages. Reprinted from Witzend #7. An elderly man decides to kill his wife. Too bad she wont let him away that easy. "Uncle Bills Barrel." 8 pages. Reprinted from Graphic Showcase (1967) #2. Uncle Bill sure loved his whisky. So much so, that even after he died he wouldnt let anyone touch a drop of what was his. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.50.

Cover art by Sheldon Mayer. Two Little Davids Take on One Big Goliath! Pint Size Human Flies? The Monster. Pillow Pictures. Who's Throwing This Party? The Grown-Up Toy Boat! A Study in Science Friction. The Egg! The Day the World Turned Upside-Down! The Crazy Mixed-Up Hamburgers! All stories starring Sugar & Spike, scripts and art by Sheldon Mayer. 100 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Canadian edition with $1.50 cover price - Cover art by Sheldon Mayer. Two Little Davids Take on One Big Goliath! Pint Size Human Flies? The Monster. Pillow Pictures. Who's Throwing This Party? The Grown-Up Toy Boat! A Study in Science Friction. The Egg! The Day the World Turned Upside-Down! The Crazy Mixed-Up Hamburgers! All stories starring Sugar & Spike, scripts and art by Sheldon Mayer. 100 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

1st printing.

By Darrell W Moore.

Featuring comprehensive analysis of many many of the most terrifying and beloved movies of the horror genre, including The Howling, Rosemary's Baby, The Black Cat, King Kong, Dracula, Scanners, Alien, Cat People, The Shining, Halloween, An American Werewolf in London, and many more!

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 160 pages, full color.

No Dust Jacket - 1st printing.

By Darrell W Moore.

Featuring comprehensive analysis of many many of the most terrifying and beloved movies of the horror genre, including The Howling, Rosemary's Baby, The Black Cat, King Kong, Dracula, Scanners, Alien, Cat People, The Shining, Halloween, An American Werewolf in London, and many more!

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 160 pages, full color.

1st printing.

By Darrell W Moore.

Featuring comprehensive analysis of many many of the most terrifying and beloved movies of the horror genre, including The Howling, Rosemary's Baby, The Black Cat, King Kong, Dracula, Scanners, Alien, Cat People, The Shining, Halloween, An American Werewolf in London, and many more!

Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 160 pages, full color.

Private Notes : 1st printing

Cover by Mitch O'Connell. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Tom Sutton, Joe Staton, Nicola Cuti, Wayne Howard, Charles Nicholas, and Joe Gill. More tales of ghosts, witches, and demons from Charlton's stable of artists. Paul attempts to cure a ghost of his pain, in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. A TV host tries to use a voodoo doll on his rival, in a story by future Marvel scribe Paul Kupperberg. Realtor Phil thinks he can sell a haunted house. Cover by Mitch O'Connell, who went on to fame as a lowbrow artist. Not for Sale; The Cure; Curse of the Byrnwyres. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover art by Alex Toth. The Skywind Massacre, script by Steve Ringgenberg, art by Gray Morrow; While dining in a restaurant, Kip Burland overhears a plot to steal an experimental American airship by a Russian military group. The Most [ ] Man In The World, script and art by Alex Toth; While traveling through Eden, Texas, Paul Patton saves an elderly inventor who is the target for murder. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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Gil Kane cover. Cover price $0.60.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Gil Kane cover. Cover price $0.75.

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