Comic books July 1980

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Cover pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Giordano. Dr. Alchemy and Mr. Desmond, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Flash battles Dr. Alchemy and runs into future flame Fiona Webb. Dingo Kids inside front cover ad with O.J. Simpson. Ad for the "all-new" Wonder Woman. Spot-bilt shoe ad on with O.J. Simpson. Superman/Spider-Man team-up ad. The Black Hole MPC model kits ad. Superman Club ad. DC stamps ad. Hembeck strip. Spalding basketball back cover ad with Julius Dr. J Erving and Rick Barry, art by Jack Davis. First appearance of Alvin Desmond (second Dr. Alchemy). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Giordano. Dr. Alchemy and Mr. Desmond, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Flash battles Dr. Alchemy and runs into future flame Fiona Webb. Dingo Kids inside front cover ad with O.J. Simpson. Ad for the "all-new" Wonder Woman. Spot-bilt shoe ad on with O.J. Simpson. Superman/Spider-Man team-up ad. The Black Hole MPC model kits ad. Superman Club ad. DC stamps ad. Hembeck strip. Spalding basketball back cover ad with Julius Dr. J Erving and Rick Barry, art by Jack Davis. 36 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Giordano. Dr. Alchemy and Mr. Desmond, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Flash battles Dr. Alchemy and runs into future flame Fiona Webb. Dingo Kids inside front cover ad with O.J. Simpson. Ad for the "all-new" Wonder Woman. Spot-bilt shoe ad on with O.J. Simpson. Superman/Spider-Man team-up ad. The Black Hole MPC model kits ad. Superman Club ad. DC stamps ad. Hembeck strip. Spalding basketball back cover ad with Julius Dr. J Erving and Rick Barry, art by Jack Davis. First appearance of Alvin Desmond (second Dr. Alchemy). 36 Pages, Full Color.

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Cover art by Steve Ditko. "Who Roams Tyford Castle?", art by Pat Boyette; Nell's father's ghost haunts the man that killed him. "Something Called Honor" text story. "All's Well Who Ends Well!", script by Joe Gill, art by Sanho Kim; Weston swindles Chief Iramu out of his oil lands but crosses the Medicine Man, Ririri, to his peril. "What She Sees in Him!?" hosted by Winnie the Witch, art by Steve Ditko; Homer casts a spell on Jennifer not realizing that he is witch. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

Auction Item: CBCS 8.5 View scan Auction opens June 10 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-2797641-010

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"The End of a Champion!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob Wiacek. Johnny takes on Flagg Fargo in a competition to see who is the best stunt man in the world, but it's not going well for our hero. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Thing stars in Hostess ad "Sunday Punch!" Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The End of a Champion!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob Wiacek. Johnny takes on Flagg Fargo in a competition to see who is the best stunt man in the world, but it's not going well for our hero. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Thing stars in Hostess ad "Sunday Punch!" Cover price $0.40.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. "The End of a Champion!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob Wiacek. Johnny takes on Flagg Fargo in a competition to see who is the best stunt man in the world, but it's not going well for our hero. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Thing stars in Hostess ad "Sunday Punch!"

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Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Dave Kaler, Ernie Bache, and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. A horror anthology from Charlton that often featured work by Steve Ditko and other comics luminaries. A mouse relates the story of a fabled tower, in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. A soldier keeps a promise to a war buddy, even though he's been killed in battle. A Madison Avenue computer designed for marketing purposes suddenly turns itself on, and begins delivering weird data. The Mouse Tower; Which Key?; Results from the Unknown; Dr. M. T. Graves Ghost Fighter; A Promise Is a Promise! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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In the disco...no one can hear you scream! "Phantom of the Disco" is a 3 page tale written by George Kashdan and drawn by Charles Nicholas & Vince Colletta. Plus: 1 page intro story "Ghosts and the Supernatural" written by Murray Boltinoff and drawn by Romeo Tanghal; 7 page story "The Ghost Galleon" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Jack Sparling & Frank Giacoia (miscredited as Vince Colletta); 1 page The Files of Dr. Geist text story "The Haunted Window"; 5 page story "How to Outwit a Phantom" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Jack Sparling & Vince Colletta. Cover by Jim Janes & Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.40.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. In the disco...no one can hear you scream! "Phantom of the Disco" is a 3 page tale written by George Kashdan and drawn by Charles Nicholas & Vince Colletta. Plus: 1 page intro story "Ghosts and the Supernatural" written by Murray Boltinoff and drawn by Romeo Tanghal; 7 page story "The Ghost Galleon" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Jack Sparling & Frank Giacoia (miscredited as Vince Colletta); 1 page The Files of Dr. Geist text story "The Haunted Window"; 5 page story "How to Outwit a Phantom" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Jack Sparling & Vince Colletta. Cover by Jim Janes & Dick Giordano.

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Volume 8 - Issue 7: Loni Anderson, "How to be a 'sexy' feminist." Softcover, saddle stitched, 66 pages, B&W text and photos. Cover price $1.00.

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"Sonar's Sonic-Atomic Attack." The U.S. gives Sonar a jet for helping with an OPEC deal, but Green Lantern remains suspicious. Script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Frank McLaughlin. Includes backup Tales of the Green Lantern Corps story called "The Trial of Arkkis Chummuck: Indictment." Script by Bob Toomey, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Augie Scotto. The Flash stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "A Flash in the Dam." Cover by Brian Bolland. Cover price $0.40.

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Gunfighter starring Kid Montana, art by Pete Morisi [Pam]; Not too long after hanging up his guns for good, Kid Montana comes out of retiremenet and searches for three outlaws who killed his friend during a stage coach robbery. Stolen Range starring Wild Bill Hickok And Jingles; Hickok and Jingles go after a land thief. Lobo starring Masked Raider [Les Wilcox]; The Masked Raider has to stop a swindler who gets his trained wolf to scare land owners into selling their lands cheap. The King's Ransom starring Wyatt Earp, art by Pete Morisi [Pam]. Trigger Proud starring Lash LaRue; Lash LaRue stops Twist Malen from taking over the town. 36 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

2nd and later printings. By A. Donald Newell. A textbook, covering the various Means and Methods by which modern Protective and Decorative Coatings may be applied in the correct and suitable Finishing of Gun and Rifle Stocks. For Amateur and Professional use. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 496 pages, Text (with a few B&W Illustrations and photos).

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Last 40-cent issue. Anthology comic book with scary and suspenseful stories. Cover art by Steve Ditko. The Wolves of Dark Mountain, art by Pete Morisi; Grand Duke Ivanovich is killed by wolves. The Scarab, script by Nicola Cuti, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins; The Baron learns that he should not have broken up the set of scarabs. The Ultimate Evil, script by Steve Skeates, art by Steve Ditko; Dr. Graves battles an evil being from another dimension. 36 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Vintage supermarket tabloid magazine full of high profile true crime stories of the FBI and the CIA, some with testimonials from those involved in, or close to the cases themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 66 pages, B&W. Recommended for ages 16+.

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The adult illustrated fantasy magazine. Cover art by Carol Donner. Enki Bilal interview. Progress!, script by Pierre Christin, art by Enki Bilal. Romance, script by F. Mercier, art by Philippe Cazaumayou [as Caza]. No. 1: The Bewitching Yogurt--The Mysteries of Eroticism, script and art by Jean Giraud [as Moebius] (one page). The Adventures of Professor Thintwhistle and His Incredible Aether Flyer, script by Richard Lupoff, art by Stephen Stiles. A Message from the Shadows, script and art by Philippe Druillet. Little Tiny Comics #1, script and art by Rick Veitch. Shore Leave, script and art by Jean Giraud [as Moebius]. Special: Mystery Pictograph--Galactic Geographic, script and art by Karl B. Kofoed. The Alchemist Supreme, script by Christian Godard, art by Julio Ribera. Rock Opera, script and art by Rod Kierkegaard, Jr. Gun, script and art by Matt Howarth. Kraaoo, script and art by Sokal. 2005, script and art by Dick Matena. July, 1980, issue 40. 100 pgs. Cover price $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Issue 59 - July, 1980. Cover photo by Jerry Tobias. Magazine devoted to a marijuana based counter-culture. In this issue: "Interview: Bill Lee" by Ken Kelley, "Mr. Randall Goes to Washington", by Robert Randall, "Culture Hero: Rip Torn", by Craig Pyes, "The High Times 2nd Annual Pot Awards" by "R", and much more. 8-in. x 11-in., 110 pages, B&W and partial color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.50.

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Cover by Warren Kremer. Harvey's mischievous little devil is not as famous as their friendly ghost, but his design became a permanent part of pop culture. In Story Book Land, Hot Stuff contends with a rabbit Robin Hood who wants his trident. Princess Charma suggests that Hot Stuff smile at all the things that annoy him. Story Book Land; Smile - Durn You, Smile!; Stop Clouding Me; Stumbo: The Unseen Invader!. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

Cover by Joe Kubert. Featuring: 1 page House of Mystery introduction starring Cain, Len Wein and Jack C. Harris, drawn by Romeo Tanghal; 7 page story "The Lady Killer Craves Blood!" written by J.M. DeMatteis and drawn by Jerry Talaoc; 2 page story "I'm Off To My Funeral" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Mar Amongo; 1 page story "Cain's Game Room" by Dave Manak; 6 page story "Some Place Where The Sun Don't Shine" written by Robert Ingersoll and drawn by Mike Sekowsky & John Celardo. Plus: 29 page Superman advertising insert for Radio Shack "The Computers That Saved Metropolis!", where Alec and Shanna use a pair of TRS-80 computers to help Superman stop Major Disaster after Superman's powers become difficult for him to control, written by Cary Bates and drawn by Jim Starlin & Dick Giordano. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

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Back to the egg issue. "Duckworld!" Howard returns to his home planet, which is filled with such characters as Ducktor Strange and Truman Capoulty. Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Klaus Janson. "Street People." A group of Hippies gets entangled with the police. Script by Lynn Grame, art by Ned Sontag. Cover by Gary Hallgren. Cover price $1.25.

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Whitman edition. Cover price $0.40.

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Add to cart CGC 8.5 $75.00 View scan Paper: Off white to white Label #1975098008 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

"Jack Frost Nipping at your Soul!" Iron Man cameo. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko. The Hulk stumbles into the hidden lair of the villain formerly known as Jack Frost and Blizzaro. Will the Hulk find a way out of this arctic tomb or will he surrender to the icy touch of death. 32 pages. Includes a full page ad for Rom Spaceknight by Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema. Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Jack Frost Nipping at your Soul!" Iron Man cameo. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko. The Hulk stumbles into the hidden lair of the villain formerly known as Jack Frost and Blizzaro. Will the Hulk find a way out of this arctic tomb or will he surrender to the icy touch of death. 32 pages. Includes a full page ad for Rom Spaceknight by Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema. Cover price $0.40.

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One of many vintage supermarket tabloid magazines full of high profile FBI and CIA cases of the era, accompanied by black and white photographs and testimonials from those involved in, and close to the events themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 58 pages, B&W, recommended for 16+. Cover price $0.95.

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"The Beginning of the Endotherm!" Plot by Peter John Palmer. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Alan Weiss (layouts) and Bob Wiacek (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton. Tony Stark journeys across the Atlantic to investigate several incidents of high-tech theft at S.I.'s London facility! And it doesn't take long for the golden avenger to find the perpetrator! It's a brand new super-villain called Endotherm! Does this novice with thermal powers stand a chance against Iron Man? 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant."The Beginning of the Endotherm!" Story by Peter John Palmer and David Michelinie. Art by Alan Weiss and Bob Wiacek. Irton Man must face the cold, hard assault of the villain known as Endotherm. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. "The Beginning of the Endotherm!" Plot by Peter John Palmer. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Alan Weiss (layouts) and Bob Wiacek (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton. Tony Stark journeys across the Atlantic to investigate several incidents of high-tech theft at S.I.'s London facility! And it doesn't take long for the golden avenger to find the perpetrator! It's a brand new super-villain called Endotherm! Does this novice with thermal powers stand a chance against Iron Man? 32 pages.

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"Iron Dog's Gold!" Hex must come up with an impossible solution...or die! Written by Michael Fleisher, with art by Dan Spiegle. Cover by Luis Dominguez. Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Iron Dog's Gold!" Hex must come up with an impossible solution...or die! Written by Michael Fleisher, with art by Dan Spiegle. Cover by Luis Dominguez. Cover price $0.50.

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Last 40-cent cover price. Cover by Stan Goldberg. "Ring My Chimes," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Coach Clayton strongly recommends that Jughead take up a hobby to keep his mind off of eating. "Collection Selection" half-page Li'l Jinx's Chum, Charley story by Joe Edwards. Jughead's Pizza Puzzle activity page by Joe Edwards. "Vet Vignette," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead tries to get Hot Dog to the vet. "The Last Straw," art by Samm Schwartz; No one will lend Jughead any money, forcing him to do something drastic. Jughead Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Tie Score," art by Samm Schwartz; Mr. Weatherbee requires the male students to wear jackets and ties for class picture day, so Jughead, perhaps as a form of protest, spends the day getting his tie caught in things to demonstrate how deadly they are. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

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"A Beautiful Evil" is written by Gerry Conway, with art by Dick Dillin and Frank McLaughlin. Characters: Batman [Earth-1]; Black Canary; Firestorm; Green Arrow [Earth-1]; Red Tornado; Superman [Earth-1]; Zatanna (all as the Justice League of America/JLA); The Satin Satan (villain). Cover by Jim Starlin. Cover price $0.40.