Comic books January 1982

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Text and art by Robert Chesley Osborn. Foreword by Garry Trudeau.

The drawings of Robert Osborn, one of America's most admired artists and satirists, have provided trenchant comment on the American scene for the past four decades. His keen intuitive sense, coupled with the distinctive line from his brush, has added a dimension to the happenings of our time.

The ingredients of an Osborn drawing are, in various combinations, humor, indignation, motion, and satire -- not to mention artistry. Now, in this revealing book about himself, he shows what makes up the man and the artist.

Combining a candid text, personal photographs, and a wealth of pictures, Osborn on Osborn is a striking retrospective of Osborn's total output, from his earliest efforts, to serious paintings, to the evolution of his own unique style.

Osborn went from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to Yale, then to Europe to study art; and he suffered pangs of failure as a painter. Only after his Dilbert training-manual cartoons saved hundreds of lives during World War II did his capacities as a drawer begin to receive deserved recognition -- in such magazines as Harper's, Life, Look, Esquire, Vogue, Time and the New Republic, as well as in numerous newspapers and books.

This is a man with strong loves and hates. He loves Matisse, Miro, Mozart, automobiles and airplanes, duck shooting and trout fishing. He hates war, smoking, Mussolini, and the deterioration of quality in America.

This is also a man with a tremendous sense of enjoyment. Osborn writes as he draws -- with humor, compassion, and insight -- and his extraordinary personality and delight in life shine through this self-portrait.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 190 p[ages, PC/PB&W.

Volume 117 - 1st printing. "The Polish Army 1939–45!" Written by Steven J Zaloga. Art by Richard Hook. Poland was the first of the Allied nations to succumb to German aggression in the Second World War, but by the most tortuous of routes her army managed to remain in the field through all five years of bloody fighting. Polish soldiers fought in nearly every major campaign in the European theatre, and their tale is a complicated and tragic one. This richly detailed text by Steven Zaloga relates the story of the Polish Army during the Second World War, from the first wave of Stukas in 1939 to its eventual conclusion. Softcover, PC/PB&W.

Volume 118 - 1st printing. "The Jacobite Rebellions 1689–1745!" Written by Michael Barthorp. Art by Gerry Embleton. Between the first Jacobite rising in 1689 and the final collapse of the cause in 1746, the hopes of the House of Stuart were centred chiefly on Scotland. It is often wrongly assumed that the Jacobite rebellions were a contest between England and Scotland. In fact many Lowland Scots share the feelings of the English, and had cause to hate and fear their fellow countrymen in the Highlands. Thus it was to the Highland clans that the Jacobites looked to for their most reliable manpower. In this book Michael Barthorp details the events of the Jacobite rebellions, and the organisation and uniforms of the forces of both sides. Softcover, PC/PB&W.

Volume 120 - 1st printing. "Allied Commanders of World War II!" Written by Anthony Kemp. Art by Angus McBride. The Second World War, unlike the First, fostered the projection of 'characters'. Thanks to the media, many of the Allied commanders became household names, known as much for their successes and defeats on the battlefield as for their personalities. This book provides a brief review of the careers of some of the most notable figures to achieve high command in the Allied forces, a list that includes General of the Army Omar Bradley, Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery, General George Patton and General of the Army Dwight D. Eisenhower. These characters are brought to life through numerous illustrations, including photographs and colour plates. Softcover, PC/PB&W.

1st printing. Art and cover by Peyo. Color along with Papa Smurf, the wisest Smurf of them all. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.99.

Monthly magazine published by NAPA automotive parts. Includes single panel gag strips, glamour pin-ups and jokes. 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 8 total pages, B&W. NOTE: These items were published to be given away at different NAPA distributor locations and therefore the header varies. This does not affect value.

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Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "Scoop Dupe," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; Reggie surreptitiously switches assignments so he can cover a female rock band and not Archie. Amazing Pizza maze page with Archie. "Coach Reproach," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Mr. Weatherbee delivers unsolicited advice on how to play football by actually dressing and playing against the Riverdale varsity. "Way to Go," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx is assigned the task of getting Charley to school on time. Dilton decode the riddles page. "Billion Dollar Taste," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; Everyone agrees Jughead's new soup is the best thing they've ever tasted. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

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Issue 222. January 1982. All text in German. 6" x 8.75". 66 pages.

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"The Haunting of Charlie Kweskill!" Written by Steve Gerber, with art by Gene Colan and Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Gene Colan and Dick Giordano. Enter the world of Krypton's twilight dimension! A humane method of criminal confinement...or a dimension without hope? Characters: Jor-El; Lara; Gra-Mo; Jax-Ur; Va-Kox; Dr. Xadu; Faora Hu-Ul; General Zod; Az-Rel; Nadira; Kru-El; Quex-Ul [Charlie Kweskill] (all in Charlie Kweskill's dream and in the Phantom Zone); Mon-El; Jimmy Olsen; Superman [Clark Kent]; Lana Lang; Perry White. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

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"What's Black and White and Red all Over?" Guest-starring Daredevil. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Kerry Gammill and Ricardo Villamonte. Story continued from Daredevil #178. A cry for help puts Power Man, Iron Fist, and the protector of Hell's Kitchen, Daredevil, in direct conflict with the lumbering bruiser Boris and the graceful femme fatal Ninotchka, and they give the heroes all they can handle. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "What's Black and White and Red all Over?" Guest-starring Daredevil. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Kerry Gammill and Ricardo Villamonte. Story continued from Daredevil #178. A cry for help puts Power Man, Iron Fist, and the protector of Hell's Kitchen, Daredevil, in direct conflict with the lumbering bruiser Boris and the graceful femme fatal Ninotchka, and they give the heroes all they can handle. Cover price $0.60.

#840. By Edward R.G. Mortimer. Brigands are terrorizing the Elephand Lands. Dare you enter their haunted stronghold to bring them to justice? Or, are you bad enough to join them? The decision is yours! Softcover (Newsprint Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.00.

Coffee Table Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1937!" Collects Prince Valiant pages #1-46.

Story and art by Hal Foster. Edited by Rick Norwood.

Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 17-in. x 21 1/2-in., 64 pages, full color.

Fanzine devoted to women in comics featuring characters from Marvel, D.C., and several more. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., B/W., 34 pages.

8-in. x 10 1/2-in., 48 pages, B/W. Cover price $2.75.

An anthology magazine from Marvel UK, reprinting US superhero stories in a black-and-white format. This issue features part three of the original story, Timesmasher, by British writer-artist team Paul Neary and Mick Austin. Also, Theres Something Awful on Muir Island, featuring Proteus, from X-Men #125, written by Chris Claremont, with art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Plus a backup story starring The Thing. Cover by Byrne, also reprinted from X-Men #125. 52 pages. Cover price 0.45. Cover price $0.45.

Volume 15, Issue 1 - January, 1982. Softcover, 8" x 10", 46 pages, full color.

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First 60-cent cover priced issue. "The Snowcloth Man"; When thieves see Richie building a snowman near a vault, one of them disguises himself and takes the place of the snowman to get the combination. One-page Richie Rich story. "Prehistoric Traffic Problem"; During the days of cavemen, Richie and his dad notice a real traffic problem; So, they devise a public-transit system, dinosaur-style! "Suavo"; Two thieves plan to break into Rich mansion; So, one distracts Irona with flattery while the other gets to work robbing the place. "It's All In the Game"; Richie must help a dim-witted student submit a good report, or the team will miss his basketball skills. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Harvey's most popular characters, the friendly ghost and the world's richest boy, join forces for a new series of adventures. Richie and Casper try to help a clown who's lost his laughter. A monster that loves money is drawn to the Rich mansion. The Unfunny Clown; Grumpier and Grumpier; Funny Money; The Mansion Monster. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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This Richie Rich series focused on his adventures with his beloved pet pooch, a rare "Dollar-mation." Inspired by Richie Rich's Santa act at a homeless shelter, Dollar does the same thing at an animal shelter. Richie wonders, what to get the dog who has everything? A dinosaur bone! Richie takes over Freckles' newspaper route, and the demand increases so much he needs a robot assistant. Santa Paws; Contrary Dog; Its the Thought (Big) That Counts; The Imposter; Right on Target. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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The comical misadventures of the richest kid on Earth and his down-to-earth girlfriend, Gloria. Gloria learns about even more secret compartments on the Rich estate, in the most unexpected places. Bees targeting Richie and Gloria's picnic encounter bee-sized robot security guards. Crooks devise a plan to rob Richie's new ambulatory piggy bank. Top-Secret; Filthy Philip; What Luck!; Think Big. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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"Rescue Mission"; Richie lends Gloria and her uncle a plane so that they can collect wild flowers from the jungles of Sarkhan; As they reach the area, their plane is shot down by soldiers in the jungle; Richie, having tracked them on radar, immediately deploys another plane to rescue them; Speaking with the Prime Minister of Sarkhan, he learns that the area is in the middle of a militant attack. Untitled one-page story; Richie has a miniature wind-up toy that looks and acts just like Cadbury, which surprises a guest at the door. "The Homeward Resurgents"; Richie reunites with Gloria and her uncle in the jungles of Sarkhan as the bombs and gunfire of a local war explode around them; Using some handy toys in his backpack, Richie leads them out of harm's way, but they are stopped by soldiers of Sarkhan, who think Richie and his friends might be spies. "The Fortune Penny"; Richie scoffs when he finds a "good-luck coin", but he changes his tune when he begins finding valuables everywhere. Not being a selfish guy, he decides to give it away. Untitled one-page story; Lotta saves a handsome boy from injury, which she hopes will be her opportunity to get to know him, but he instead goes off with the girl who caused the near-accident. Untitled one-page story; Richie dreams he had a tree house made of solid silver, which Gloria thinks would be impressive, but not so Richie, who actually has one made of gold. "Metallic Malady"; Richie is puzzled when Irona, the robot maid, experiences "health" problems. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

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The adventures of super-rich Richie and his cast of supporting characters. Cadbury has a new friend who Richie suspects is just trying to swindle him out of a free meal. Pee Wee rescues a kitten and becomes a hero, but Richie and Freckles aren't around to see it. Well Done; Whats Cooking; Its Only Money; Private Eyesore; Peewee: Stand-by Hero. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.60.

A digest-sized compilation of Yuletime stories featuring the richest kid in the world. The evil Doctor Hummingbug uses Christmas cards and Christmas ornaments to hypnotize Richie and his billionaire friends, so he can rob them at a Christmas party. Only Cadbury the butler realizes something is amiss, in a multi-part story. Richie owns a football team, but rival Major Small, who really loves sports and wants Richie's team, kidnaps Cadbury and holds him hostage. Richie's mean cousin Reggie dresses as a baby to win a baby-photo contest. The Card on the Mantel; Fabulous Christmas Presents; The Evil Doctor Hummingbug; My Team Is Your Team!; Cadbury Gives the Major a Hand!; The Prof Saver; Richie Rich and Casper: An Old-Fashioned Winter; Richie Rich and Casper: The Big Freeze; Richie Rich and Casper: On the Trail; Richie Rich and Casper: You Are My Sunshine; Solid!!; Reggie: Pretty as a Picture; Little Dot: Mind Over Dot Matters; The Great Skateboard Adventure; Heels on Wheels; Snow Job; Of Course Theres No Santa Claus! 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.95.

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First 60-cent cover price. "Outventions #2"; The Professor shows Richie several of his inventions that never became popular. Untitled one-page story; Richie is getting tired of receiving gifts made of gold. "Characters"; The Professor becomes convinced that he, Richie and everyone else they know are all characters in a comic book and that every move they make is being watched by a reader who has intentions of stealing his invention secrets or the Rich's money. "The Great Mansion-Wrecking Adventure, Part 1"; Irona is suffering from transistor fatigue, so another robot named Robusta substitutes for her; Robusta is strong, but not very intelligent. "The Great Mansion-Wrecking Adventure, Part 2: No Help Needed"; Seeing that Mr. Bricabrac, with Robusta's help, is redecorating the Rich estate to "look like an airport waiting room," Richie gets Irona's help; Insulted by comments regarding his artistic choices, Bricabrac storms off, which Richie knows will upset his mother. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.60.

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A digest-sized compilation of stories featuring the richest kid in the world. Richie Rich's old foe The Onion returns. The Onion, first introduced in Richie Rich Millions (1961) #31, eats nothing but onions, and has breath so bad, it can bend steel safe doors and knock cops unconscious. Gloria seeks Richie's aid when the boy she's baby-sitting exhibits strange powers. Bascomb the chauffeur tries to get away from driving for his vacation. Kid comedian Jackie Jokers spoofs the movie "Carrie," a rare Harvey Comics reference to horror icon Stephen King. The Onion Returns; Does M.D. Mean Mad Doctor; The Telekinetic Kid; A Very Tricky Boat; The Big Scare; SupeRichie: Hard To Remove; Say 'Police'!; Bascomb: Tired of Traveling; Richie Rich and Jackie Jokers: Mystery Train; Mischief on the Orient Local; Jackie Jokers as Carry; Patchwork; Little Dot: The Circus Stars; Cadbury: The Battered Butler; Little Lotta: The Abominable Throw Man; Who's Showing Off?; Highest Society; Mr. Richs Decision! 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.95.

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For the world's richest kid, every day is a day in Money World. In a three-part story, Richie and Reggie travel back in time to collect some dinosaurs for the zoo. But when cavemen kidnap the boys, it's up to Cadbury and his time-traveling limousine. Little Dot dreams that Little Lotta is young George Washington with his axe. Little Lotta's parents follow the sound of her snacking after she gets lost in the woods. The Time Machine; Time Marches Back!; The Animals; Little Lotta; Little Dot: The Cherry Tree. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.60.

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More cash-based comedy with Richie Rich and the Rich family. The latest invention from Rich Labs manipulates time itself, but then some crooks get hold of it. Little Lotta learns that you can check things out and sometimes repair them by hitting them lightly - but as usual, she doesn't know her own strength. Plus an ad for snack cakes featuring Hot Stuff the Little Devil. Stop Watch; Time Out for Crime; Who Needs a Bodyguard!; Little Dot; Little Lotta: The Expert. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.60.

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After comics named Millions and Billions, the only place the world's richest boy could go was Zillionz. Richie and his family build snow-versions of themselves, but his snow-Gloria is a massive fail. Richie tries to find the right job for short-statured Pee Wee. Mayda Munny doesn't know why Richie wants to talk to her, but she avoids him anyway, in hopes of playing hard-to-get. It's Snow Use; Jog-Along; Mayda Munny: Hard-to-Get!; The Secret of the Desk; Pee Wee: The Light Touch. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.60.

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Galactus has arrived on Galador! Can even the gallant and powerful Spaceknights stand against the Devourer of Worlds. Don't bet on it! 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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Canadian edition with $1.25 cover price - Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Pat Broderick and Mike Gustovich. Introducing the sinister menace Stardust. Rom is accused by those he has sworn to protect of taking the life of children. He must find and stop this new menace from the stars who feeds on life-force. But how can even a Spaceknight defeat a foe who can strip away his armor and very being at will? And can Rom return and save the fading children in time before the spark of life leaves them forever? Plus, a bonus story from Rom's past. 48 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.60.

Moon Knight, Man-Thing, The Night Raven

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"The Day the Planet Screamed!" Story by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Mike Vosburg, Al Milgrom, Sal Trapani, Armondo Gil. Tired of the many attempts on her life in resent weeks, the Savage She-Hulk decides to take the fight to Shade. But how can she hope to win when the very ground she walks on rises up to attack her. Cover price $0.60.

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Conan stars "The Colossus of Shem." Script by Bruce Jones, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan. Article about the Conan movie, "Conan the Motion Picture" by Roger Stern. Pin-ups by Greg LaRocque, Pablo Marcos, and Chan. Marcos frontispiece. Joe Jusko cover. Cover price $1.50.

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1st printing. Follow the adventures of Mrs. Brisby and her family in this complete picture story with all the excitment from the animated film. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 34 pages, full color.

Featuring: 4 page Abel framing sequence "Uurrrkk!!" written by Robin Snyder and drawn by Howard Bender & Rodin Rodriguez; 8 page story "The Halloween God" written by Gary Cohn & Dan Mishkin and drawn by Adrian Gonzales; 8 page story "One Small Difference!" written by Sheldon Mayer and drawn by Dick Ayers & Vic Catan (as Vicatan, Jr.); 7 page story "Keeper of the Orb" written by Gary Cohn & Dan Mishkin and drawn by Fred Carrillo. Cover by Bernie Wrightson. Letters page includes a letter from Todd McFarlane Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Featuring: 4 page Abel framing sequence "Uurrrkk!!" written by Robin Snyder and drawn by Howard Bender & Rodin Rodriguez; 8 page story "The Halloween God" written by Gary Cohn & Dan Mishkin and drawn by Adrian Gonzales; 8 page story "One Small Difference!" written by Sheldon Mayer and drawn by Dick Ayers & Vic Catan (as Vicatan, Jr.); 7 page story "Keeper of the Orb" written by Gary Cohn & Dan Mishkin and drawn by Fred Carrillo. Cover by Bernie Wrightson. Cover price $0.60.

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Winter 1982. A quarterly publication dedicated to the motion picture serials of yesteryear. Features articles on "The Lost City," "Batman and Robin Return," "Fu-Manchu," and more. Lots of cool movie stills and posters. 8.5-in. x 11-in., B&W. Cover price $3.00.

Issue 58 - January, 1982. "Mad Dog". Vintage adult humor comic magazine made up entirely of short, obscene one-panel comics that were submitted by readers. 8" x 10.5", 64 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $1.75.