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Comic Reader (1961) comic books

  • Issue #101
    Comic Reader (1961) 101
    • Writing on interior pages and back cover. Staple rust.
  • Issue #103
    Comic Reader (1961) 103
    • Paper: White
    • Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)
    • Label #4103654001
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
  • Issue #107
    Comic Reader (1961) 107
    • Writing on interior pages. Staple rust. Rust migration.

    Justine cover (B&W) by Joe Staton. The Comic Reader is a source for information on the comic industry, what comics and when they are coming out that month (mainly Marvel and DC), and a synopsis of the story. The Comic Reader was like Wizard Magazine before there was a Wizard Magazine. 24 pages, B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.45.

  • Issue #108
    Comic Reader (1961) 108

    Dr. Strange cover art by Frank Brunner. News and information on comics coming from National, Marvel, Red Circle, Gold Key, Warren, and Charlton. Includes plot synopses and cover art. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. July 1974. 45 cents. 24 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.45.

  • Issue #109
    Comic Reader (1961) 109

    Batman cover by Klaus Janson. News and information on comics coming from National, Marvel, Gold Key, Red Circle, Charlton, and Warren. Includes plot synopses and cover art. Founded by Jerry Bails. Hanley Hotbox cartoon. Published by Street Enterprises. Aug. 1974. 45 cents. 24 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.45.

  • Issue #110
    Comic Reader (1961) 110
    • Writing on interior pages. Staple rust.

    Luke Cage (Power Man) cover by Ron Wilson. News and information on comics coming from National, Marvel, Gold Key, Warren, Charlton, and Red Circle. Includes plot synopses and cover art. Hanley Hotbox cartoon. Famous Monsters Convention ad. Sept. 1974. 45 cents. 24 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.45.

  • Issue #111
    Comic Reader (1961) 111
    • Writing on interior pages. Staple rust. Rust migration.

    The Comic Reader is a source for information on the comic industry, what comics and when they are coming out that month (mainly Marvel and DC), and a synopsis of the story. Each issue has an original cover illustrated by artist in the industry such as Alex Toth, Bob Staszak, Sergio Aragones, Kerry Gammil, Keith Pollard, and many more. The Comic Reader was like Wizard Magazine before there was a Wizard Magazine. 24 pages, B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.45.

  • Issue #113
    Comic Reader (1961) 113
    • Writing on interior pages. Staple rust.

    Cover art by Jim Aparo. News and information on comics coming from National, Atlas, Marvel, Charlton, Warren, Red Circle, and Gold Key. Includes plot synopses and cover art. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. Dec. 1974. 50 cents. 24 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #114
    Comic Reader (1961) 114
    • Writing on interior pages. Staple rust. Rust migration.

    Cover art by John Byrne. News and information on comics coming from Atlas, Marvel, Charlton, Archie, Warren, and Gold Key. Includes plot synopses and cover art. Pocket checklist. Obituary on Otto Binder. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. Jan. 1975. 50 cents. 24 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #115
    Comic Reader (1961) 115
    • Writing on interior pages. Staple rust. Water damage.
  • Issue #118
    Comic Reader (1961) 118
    • Writing on interior pages. Staple rust.
  • Issue #119
    Comic Reader (1961) 119
  • Issue #120
    Comic Reader (1961) 120
    • Staple rust.
  • Issue #121
    Comic Reader (1961) 121
  • Issue #124
    Comic Reader (1961) 124
  • Issue #125
    Comic Reader (1961) 125

    Cover art by Will Eisner. News and information on comics coming from National, Marvel, Gold Key, Continuity, Warren, Harvey, National Lampoon, Charlton, and Archie. Includes plot synopses and cover art. Fanzine reviews. Quotes from writer quotes. Ad with Gray Morrow art. The Buyer's Guide ad. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. Dec. 1975. 50 cents. 32 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #132
    Comic Reader (1961) 132

    Ghost Rider Bicentennial themed cover by Frank Robbins and Craig Russell. News and information on comics coming from Marvel, National, Continuity, Charlton, Warren, Archie, and Harvey. Includes plot synopses and cover art. Quotes from various writers. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. July 1976. 60 cents. 32 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #136
    Comic Reader (1961) 136

    Cover art by Walt Simonson and Berni Wrightson. News and information on comics coming from National, Marvel, Warren, Western, Gold Key, Charlton, Archie, and Continuity. Includes plot synopses and cover art. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. Oct. 1976. 60 cents. 32 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #141
    Comic Reader (1961) 141

    John Carter cover art by Howard Bender and Duffy Vohland. News and information on comics coming from Marvel, DC, Visual, Warren, Harvey, Gold Key, and Archie. Includes plot synopses. The Buyer's Guide ad with photos of Alan Light, Murray Bishoff, Shel Dorf, Martin Greim, and Don and Maggie Thompson. Obituaries on Edmond Hamilton, Bob Brown, John Rosenberger, and James Childress. Letters from Mike Gold and Steve Englehart. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. Back cover art by Bob Staszak. Mar. 1977. 60 cents. 32 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #143
    Comic Reader (1961) 143

    Cover art by John Byrne and Roger Stern. News and information on comics coming from DC, Marvel, Visual, Warren, Continuity, Harvey, Archie, and Gold Key. Includes plot synopses. Back cover art by Doug Herring. The Buyer's Guide ad with Alan Light photo. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. May, 1977. 75 Cents. 32 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #144
    Comic Reader (1961) 144

    Cover art by Carl Potts and Terry Austin. News and information on comics coming from DC, Marvel, Charlton, Gold Key, Harvey, Warren, Archie, and Continuity. Back cover art by William Fulgate. Chicago Comicon 77 ad. Media news. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. June, 1977. 75 Cents. 32 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #146
    Comic Reader (1961) 146

    Superman cover (color) by Don Newton. Inside is an O.J. Simpson drawing by Neal Adams. The Comic Reader is a source for information on the comic industry, what comics and when they are coming out that month (mainly Marvel and DC), and a synopsis of the story. The Comic Reader was like Wizard Magazine before there was a Wizard Magazine. 32 pages, B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #147
    Comic Reader (1961) 147

    Disciple cover (color) by Marshall Rogers. Comics news. Media news. Interviews with Don McGregor, Jenette Kahn, and Rona Blabbit. Roy Crane obituary. Back cover art by Mike Tiefenbacher. Golden Man strip by Tiefenbacher. TCR history by Jerry Bails. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. 1977. 75 Cents. 32 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #148
    Comic Reader (1961) 148

    Ms. Marvel cover (color) by Tom Sutton. Cover art by Tom Sutton. News and information on comics coming from DC, Marvel, Warren, Archie, and Harvey. Includes plot synopses. Interview with John David Warner. Warlock back cover art by Douglas Herring. Letter from Alex Toth and Derrill J. Rothermich. Warren ad. Media news. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises.Sept. 1977. 75 Cents. 32 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #149
    Comic Reader (1961) 149

    Robotman & Rog-2000 cover (color) by John Byrne. Wonder Woman back cover art by Tom Sutton. News and information on comics coming from DC, Marvel, Warren, Archie, Gold Key, and Harvey. Includes plot synopses and cover art. Menomonee Falls Gazette ad with Howard the Duck panels by Steve Gerber and Gene Colan. Media news. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. Oct. 1977. 75 Cents. 32 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #153
    Comic Reader (1961) 153

    Thor, Orion, Demon, Omac cover by Larry Houston. Spectre back cover art by Al Milgrom. News and information on comics coming from DC, Marvel, Gold Key, Visual, Star Reach, Harvey, Warren, and Charlton. Includes plot synopses and cover art. Spider-Woman article by Marv Wolfman. Letters from Gary Brown, Roy Thomas, and Kim Metzger. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. Feb. 1978. 75 Cents. 32 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #155
    Comic Reader (1961) 155
    • Staple rust.

    Firestorm and Steel cover art by Michael Tiefenbacher. The Flash back cover art by Tiefenbacher. News and information on comics coming from DC, Marvel, Archie, Warren, Visual, and Gold Key. Includes plot synopses and cover art. Fanzine reviews. Letters from Roy Thomas and Alan Light. Drawing by Fred Hembeck. Marvel article by Andy Hildebrand. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. April 1978. 75 Cents. 32 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. 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 #161
    Comic Reader (1961) 161

    Marvel Family cover art by Fred Hembeck. Warlod back-cover art by Jerry Ordway. News and information on comics coming from Marvel, DC, Warren, Gold Key, Krupp, Visual, and Archie. Includes plot synopses and cover art. Letters from Sergio Aragones, Frank McGinty, Frank Thorne, David Michelinie, Jack C. Harris, and T. Casey Brennan. Drawings by Alex Toth, Dave Cockrum, and Walt Simonson. Archie Fred Hembeck strip. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. Oct. 1978. 75 cents. 40 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #164
    Comic Reader (1961) 164

    1940s Superman and Batman dailies reprinted; Modesty Blaise dailies by Peter O'Donnell; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane; Howard the Duck by Steve Gerber & Gene Colan. Star Hawks cover by Gil Kane Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #165
    Comic Reader (1961) 165

    1940s Superman and Batman dailies reprinted; Modesty Blaise dailies by Peter O'Donnell; Howard the Duck by Steve Gerber & Gene Colan; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane. Superman cover by Jerry Ordway. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #166
    Comic Reader (1961) 166

    1940s Superman and Batman dailies reprinted; Ben Casey dailies by Neal Adams; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane; Modesty Blaise dailies by Peter O'Donnell; Howard the Duck by Steve Gerber & Gene Colan. Front cover by Richard Howell, back cover by George Perez & Joe Sinnott. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #168
    Comic Reader (1961) 168
    • Signed by Bob Layton with Lone Star Comics certificate of authenticity.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Ben Casey dailies by Neal Adams reprinted; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane; 1940s Superman and Batman dailies; Modesty Blaise dailies by Peter O'Donnell; Howard the Duck by Steve Gerber & Gene Colan. Antman cover by Bob Layton. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #169
    Comic Reader (1961) 169

    Captain Marvel and Drax the Destroyer cover (the original never before published version of Captain Marvel # 63) by Pat Broderick. Rom the Spaceknight back-cover by Tom Palmer. The Comic Reader is a source for information on the comic industry, what comics and when they are coming out that month (mainly Marvel and DC), and a synopsis of the story. Includes comic strips from The Menomonee Falls Gazette. The Comic Reader was like Wizard Magazine before there was a Wizard Magazine. 62 pages, B&W, 7-in. x 10.25-in. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #170
    Comic Reader (1961) 170

    Ben Casey dailies by Neal Adams reprinted; 1940s Superman and Batman dailies; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane; Modesty Blaise dailies by Peter O'Donnell; Howard the Duck by Steve Gerber & Gene Colan. Shang-Chi Master of Kung Fu cover (original cover to Master of Kung Fu # 81) by Mike Zeck. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #171
    Comic Reader (1961) 171

    1940s Superman dailies reprinted; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane; Modesty Blaise dailies by Peter O'Donnell; The Seekers dailies by John Burns. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #172
    Comic Reader (1961) 172

    1940s Superman dailies reprinted; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane; Modesty Blaise dailies by Peter O'Donnell; The Seekers dailies by John Burns. Captain Marvel cover by Jim Aparo Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #174
    Comic Reader (1961) 174

    1940s Superman dailies reprinted; Modesty Blaise dailies by Peter O'Donnell; The Seekers dailies by John Burns; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane. Iron Man cover by Bob Layton Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #175
    Comic Reader (1961) 175

    1940s Superman dailies reprinted; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane; Modesty Blaise dailies by Peter O'Donnell; The Seekers dailies by John Burns. Green Lantern & Sinestro cover by Don Newton & Terry Austin. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #176
    Comic Reader (1961) 176

    1940s Superman dailies reprinted; Modesty Blaise dailies by Peter O'Donnell; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane; The Seekers dailies by John Burns. Machine Man covers by Stve Ditko. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #177
    Comic Reader (1961) 177

    1940s Superman dailies reprinted; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane; Modesty Blaise dailies by Peter O'Donnell; The Seekers dailies by John Burns. Catwoman, Batgirl & Batman cover by Dennis Jensen Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #178
    Comic Reader (1961) 178

    1940s Superman dailies reprinted; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane; Modesty Blaise dailies by Peter O'Donnell; The Seekers dailies by John Burns. Mary Marvel cover by Dave Hunt. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #179
    Comic Reader (1961) 179
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case; Debris trapped between case and inner well
    • Label #1624796005
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case
    • Label #1242901018
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    The Seekers dailies by John Burns reprinted; 1940s Superman dailies; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane. April Fool's Day cover announcing the death of Stan Lee. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #180
    Comic Reader (1961) 180

    1940s Superman dailies reprinted; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane; Modesty Blaise dailies by Peter O'Donnell; The Seekers dailies by John Burns. Hawkman & Adam Strange front cover by Gruenwald & Dennis Jensen, James Bond back cover by Jim Aparo. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #181
    Comic Reader (1961) 181

    1940s Superman dailies reprinted; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane; Modesty Blaise dailies by Peter O'Donnell; The Seekers dailies by John Burns. Wonder Woman front cover by Jack Abel & Terry Austin, Batman vs Penguin back cover by Terry Austin. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #184
    Comic Reader (1961) 184

    Article on Asterix; The Seekers dailies by John Burns reprinted; Paul Temple dailies by Francis Durbridge & Phil Mendoza; 1940s Superman dailies; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane. Asterix cover by Bob Staszak. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #185
    Comic Reader (1961) 185

    The Seekers dailies by John Burns reprinted; Paul Temple dailies by Francis Durbridge & Phil Mendoza; 1940s Superman dailies; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane; article on Harvey Comics; article on Popeye. Richie Rich cover. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #186
    Comic Reader (1961) 186

    The Seekers dailies by John Burns reprinted; Paul Temple dailies by Francis Durbridge & Phil Mendoza; 1940s Superman dailies; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane. Captain Marvel cover by Don Newton. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #187
    Comic Reader (1961) 187

    The Seekers dailies by John Burns reprinted; Paul Temple dailies by Francis Durbridge & Phil Mendoza; 1940s Superman dailies. Deathlok cover by George Perez & Doug Herring. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #188
    Comic Reader (1961) 188
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4340499020
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
  • Issue #189
    Comic Reader (1961) 189

    The Seekers dailies by John Burns reprinted; Paul Temple dailies by Francis Durbridge & Phil Mendoza; 1940s Superman dailies; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane. Captain America cover by Don Newton & Joe Rubinstein. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #190
    Comic Reader (1961) 190

    The Seekers dailies by John Burns reprinted; Paul Temple dailies by Francis Durbridge & Phil Mendoza; 1940s Superman dailies. Obnoxio cover by Alan Kupperberg, back cover by Mike Mignola. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #192
    Comic Reader (1961) 192

    The Seekers dailies by John Burns reprinted; Paul Temple dailies by Francis Durbridge & Phil Mendoza; 1940s Superman dailies. Captain America, Blue Beetle, and Batman cover by Larry Houston. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #193
    Comic Reader (1961) 193

    The Seekers dailies by John Burns reprinted; Paul Temple dailies by Francis Durbridge & Phil Mendoza; 1940s Superman dailies. She-Hulk, Thing, Wolverine, Howard the Duck & Hulk cover by Bill Black. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #194
    Comic Reader (1961) 194

    Information Center by Don Rosa; The Seekers dailies by John Burns reprinted; Paul Temple dailies by Francis Durbridge & Phil Mendoza; 1940s Superman dailies. Cover price $1.25.