Comic books June 1976

Vintage men's interest entertainment magazine that contains articles of interest for bachelors, humorous adult themed comic strips, short fiction stories, and nude pin-up photography. 8.5" x 11", 72 pages, mostly B&W with some color pages. -MATURE READERS-

Hook Jaw - 32 pages, B&W. NOTE: This series was eventually cancelled in the UK for too much violence and blood for a comic book.

Hook Jaw - 32 pages, B&W. NOTE: This series was eventually cancelled in the UK for too much violence and blood for a comic book.

Hook Jaw - 32 pages, B&W. NOTE: This series was eventually cancelled in the UK for too much violence and blood for a comic book.

Hook Jaw - 32 pages, B&W. NOTE: This series was eventually cancelled in the UK for too much violence and blood for a comic book.

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Cover by Bob Oksner. "Superman, You'll be the Death of Me Yet!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Tex Blaisdell; Karb-Brak, an alien from Andromeda who has assumed human form to live on Earth, the only world that can cure him of a fatal allergy, discovers that Superman's presence causes him to assume his alien form again; Thus, to save his life, he reasons that he must destroy the Man of Steel... whom he mistakenly believes to be Steve Lombard. "Welcome Home to Mxypolis," script by Elliot Maggin, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Mr. Mxyzptlk comes to Earth just as Superman leaves, and tries to impress Jon Ross with his powers. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jeweler Variant. Cover art by Bob Oksner. Superman, You'll Be The Death Of Me Yet! starring Superman and Karb-Brak (an alien from Andromeda), script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Tex Blaisdell. Welcome Home to Mxypolis starring Mr. Mxyzptlk and Pete Ross, script by Elliot Maggin, art by Kurt Schaffenberger. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

June 1976. Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin-up girls. In this issue: Harlan Ellison's Croatoan; Sex and Loving on the Campaign Trail; Touching - a pictorial; Sexy Soul of Country/Western; Reefer Rampage; and In Gemini - Girls in Love. Plus: Club Adam swingers want to meet you - see inside. 8-in. x 11-in. Mature Readers Cover price $1.25.

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Cover art by Jim Aparo. Toxxin's Raiders, script by Paul Levitz (plot) and David Michelinie (script), art by Jim Aparo; emissaries of Toxxin, a high priest of an underwater village, abduct Aquaman and Mera; Aquaman battles a plant creature called Krakor. Deadly Medicine starring the Creeper, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Joe Staton. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover art by Jim Aparo. Toxxin's Raiders, script by Paul Levitz (plot) and David Michelinie (script), art by Jim Aparo; emissaries of Toxxin, a high priest of an underwater village, abduct Aquaman and Mera; Aquaman battles a plant creature called Krakor. Deadly Medicine starring the Creeper, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Joe Staton. 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

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Adaptation of the movie; reprints PotA magazine in color Ploog art; Starlin cover; Alcala art Cover price $0.25.

30 cent cover price variant with starburst price style. Jim Starlin cover with Klaus Janson inks. Adaptation of the movie, reprinted from PotA Magazine #6. Doug Moench script, George Tuska pencils. 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Vol. 13, No. 2, Issue 26, Summer 1976. Cover by Vincent Di Fate. Algol Began as a fanzine (won a Hugo in 1974 for best fanzine) before turning into a semi-pro magazine. At issue #34, title changes to Starship, and ran until issue #44 before ending. Features articles on SF and SF publishing, interviews with authors, and reviews. Vincent Di Fate, Richard A Lupoff, Susan Wood, and Frederick Pohl contributed columns on a regular basis. In this issue - Frederik Pohl, Samuel R. Delaney, Richard Lupof, more; 60 pages, b&w, 8 1/4-in. x 11-in. Cover price $1.50.

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First 30-cent cover price issue. Cover art by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua]. Twinkieless Gotham City Hostess ad starring Batman, Robin, and the Penguin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Vulcan: Son of Fire! starring the All Star Super Squad, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Wally Wood. Justice for All Includes Children public service announcement starring Superman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Article explaining that Power Girl is the artistic creation of Joe Orlando. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

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"The Ghost That Haunted Octopus!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita. Doc Ock returns to action! Thanks to the warmth and generosity of one May Parker! What?! Imagine the shock of her wall-crawling nephew when he walks into his aunt's home...and sees Dr. Octopus reclining on the sofa! Surprisingly Peter keeps his composure until the ghost of Hammerhead appears! And then all heck breaks loose! The six-armed doctor grabs May and takes off across town! The web-slinger follows while Hammerhead just simmers! Who knows what will happen next! Cameo appearances by Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, and Liz Allan. Flashback cameos by Dr. Octopus and Hammerhead to explain the final moments of Amazing Spider-Man 131. (Notes: The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series B #94 Conan the Barbarian by Barry Windsor-Smith. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 134. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

30 cent cover variant with starburst price style. . Doctor Octopus is back in "The Ghost That Haunted Octopus!" Script by Len Wein, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Hammerhead cameo. John Romita Sr. cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #134. The letters page has Marvel Value Stamp series B #94: Conan (by Barry Windsor-Smith). Cover price $0.30.

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This issue includes the following: a piece on science fiction in comics; "Earth After Disaster" by Paul Levitz; an interview with Mike Grell; "The Alien Among Us" (a previously unpublished Weird War Tales story) by Jack Oleck and Mike Grell; "Confessions of an Overage Comic Book Fanatic" by Michael L. Fleischer; and more. Cover by Mike Grell. Cover price $1.50.

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June 1976. Stories: "Minotaur in a Mushroom Maze" (part 2) by Richard and Nancy Carrigan, "A Thrust of Greatness" by Stanley Schmidt, "Brains Isn't Everything" by Christopher Anvil, "Side Effect" by Hayford Peirce, and "Longevity" by Scott W. Schumack. Science Fact article, "Detesters, Phasers and Dean Drivers" by G. Harry Stine. Cover by Jack Gaughan. Illustrations by Kelly Freas, Jack Gaughan, and George Schelling. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover by Stan Goldberg & Rudy Lapick. Stories by Frank Doyle, Joe Edwards, Bob Montana and unknown. Art by Harry Lucey, Chic Stone, Joe Edwards, Bob Montana and Jon D'Agostino. Reggie tricks Archie into thinking that Miss Grundy is unfairly forcing him to take a test in "Test Case"! Plus: Li'l Jinx in the half-pager "Okay! Okay!" by Joe Edwards; two newspaper comic strips with color added as the half-pager "Archie's Gag Bag" by Bob Montana; the story of Tarbland, the king of the jungle, who has "a body that won't quit and a mind like a sack of wet noodles," in "Tarbland of the Grapes"; Archie thinks Mr. Lodge has been eaten by one of the carnivorous plants in his greenhouse in "Growing Pains"; and Archie uses an "instant car kit" to outfit Old Betsy with a sleek new body in "Cartastrophe"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo. "That Fabulous Face," pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie plasters the school with pictures of himself for his student council campaign and it's driving Mr. Weatherbee nuts. "His Story" half-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx quizzes Charley on American History. Archie's Gag Bag, script and pencils by Bob Montana, inks by Joe Edwards. "Memory Lane Refrain," script by George Gladir, art by Joe Edwards; As a means of saving Archie from Mr. Weatherbee's wrath, Miss Grundy brings up a few items from Mr. Weatherbee's past. With Expression Puzzle activity page by Joe Edwards. "Lack O'Luck," art by Joe Edwards; Jughead's adherence to superstitious traditions make Archie's relationship with Mr. Weatherbee worse. "Weight Strait," script by Dick Malmgren, art by Joe Edwards; To help Mr. Weatherbee lose weight, Archie takes him cross-country skiing. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

"Royal Dig," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey; Archie and Reggie have uncovered an archeological treasure on school grounds. "Paid In Fool," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead works as a gigolo. "Me Tarpan, You Jane!", art by Dan DeCarlo; Jane has to deal with Tarpan who thinks he's the king of the jungle. "Me Tarpan, You Jane!", art by Dan DeCarlo; Tarpan goes to get dinner for Jughead and Betty. "Car-Rumba," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica wants to go with Archie to a swanky dance, but Reggie says she should go with him because he has the better car. "That Guilty Feeling," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Archie gets blamed for smashing a potted plant he didn't smash. "The Cup That Cheers"; Veronica falls for Reggie because of an athlete trophy, so Archie tries to be good in the sports that the trophy was for. "What's In A Name," script and art by Dexter Taylor; Little Archie lets Evelyn wear his raincoat and hat in a downpour after he hears that she named the new baby after him. "The Guitar Lesson," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie has an electric guitar he wants to play for Veronica, but when he plugs it in it blows a fuse. "The Fearless Heart," script and art by Dexter Taylor; An escaped boa constrictor has gotten into the Andrews home. 164 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

First 30-cent cover price. Betty and Veronica Spectacular. Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Framed," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica has taken to wearing fashion eyeglass frames without lenses for the look. Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "The Hating Game," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Miss Grundy tries to counsel Betty and Veronica on the dangers of extremism. "Campaign Caper," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty starts an advertising campaign to convince Archie to date her. Statement of ownership; Total Paid Circulation, 12 month average: 156,002. "Dress Down Date," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica warns Betty about Archie's date habits prior to Betty's outing with him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. The Outspoken Word, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica claims that she insults everybody because she's "outspoken" and can't help telling people the truth about themselves. Hostess Cupcakes ad with Josie. Fit To Be Tied, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Reggie suggests a great prank for Veronica to play on Betty: give her a pair of slacks that's two sizes too small, so she'll think she's gained a ton of weight; But Betty's attempts to lose the weight turn her into the school's greatest athlete. Silent Warning, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Everybody shouts when they want to talk to Betty, and she's getting sick and tired of it. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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"It's a Beastly Life"; Veronica gives Archie her old childhood stuffed bear, which Archie thinks grants him three wishes. "Special Date" Hostess Fruit Pies ad starring Josie. "Photo Veto," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx charges extra for bad photos. Archie's Gag Bag. "Tuxedo Junction"; Chuck rents a tuxedo in a dicey neighborhood and has it stolen by a gang; Archie and Jughead pull a ruse on the gang and retrieve the tuxedo. "The Good Skate," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie makes it to school on time despite oversleeping, by using his roller skates. But of course it ends in disaster. Archie Club News. Archie Comics ad. "Dog Gone It"; Archie and Jughead get out of eating Veronica's latest baking by handing it off to Hot Dog, but he refuses it too. Untitled story; Moose is standing by a sign that makes him appear stupid. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. Bizarre Star, art by Samm Schwartz; Mr. Weatherbee makes a bet with Archie on the annual student/alumni game thinking he has a ringer that will win the game for the alumni. Hostess Cupcakes ad with Josie, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Power Shortage, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Alexandra rubs a flashlight to mock Josie and to everyone's surprise a soul brother genie appears. I've Got A Ticket To Run; Absent-minded Harvey tries repeatedly to take Sabrina to a play. Cover price $0.30.

French Edition - 1st Printing. By Moebius. Collects the almost wordless, classic Arzach. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: All Text is in French.

30 cent cover variant with starburst price style. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Klaus Janson. "...And Once Removed From Never," script by Rich Buckler (Plot) and Bill Mantlo (Script), pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Klaus Janson. Cover price $0.30.

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"20,000 Leagues Under Justice!" Part 6 of 7. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Sam Grainger. Cover by Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito. The Avengers' battles against the Squadron Supreme continue in the streets of Other-Earth! On the undercard: Hellcat and the Beast vs. Tom Thumb, Amphibion, and Cap'n Hawk! And the main event: Captain America and Iron Man vs. Doctor Spectrum and the Whizzer! Wow, a sensational action issue! Can Earth's Mightiest Heroes finally defeat the Squadron Supreme and find a way back home? Cameo appearances by Thor, Moondragon, the Wasp, and Yellowjacket. (Notes: Although depicted on the cover, Thor is not with the Avengers on the Squadron's world. The Squadron's Earth was later designated Earth-712. The Squadron Supreme's next adventures take place in Thor 280 and Defenders 112-114. The letters page includes letters from comics historian Peter Sanderson and comics writer Mary Jo Duffy, respectively. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) Cover price $0.25.

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30 cent variant with starburst price style. "20,000 Leagues Under Justice!" Part 6 of 7. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Sam Grainger. Cover by Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito. The Avengers' battle against the Squadron Supreme in the other-streets of Other-Earth continues! Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Squadron Supreme Appearance. George Perez art. This is the regular 25 cent edition. There is also a 30 cent variant edition that had limited distribution. The Avengers/Squadron Supreme battle concludes in "@0,000 Leagues Under Justice!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by George Perez, inks by Sam Grainger. Avengers role call: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, the Vision, the Scarlet Witch, Beast, Hellcat, and Moondragon. Letters to the editor from writer Peter Sanderson and comics writer Jo Duffy. Jack Kirby cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

National Bookstore Variants. Philippine Edition. English Language. "20,000 Leagues Under Justice!" Part 6 of 7. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Sam Grainger. Cover by Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito. The Avengers' battles against the Squadron Supreme continue in the streets of Other-Earth! On the undercard: Hellcat and the Beast vs. Tom Thumb, Amphibion, and Cap'n Hawk! And the main event: Captain America and Iron Man vs. Doctor Spectrum and the Whizzer! Wow, a sensational action issue! Can Earth's Mightiest Heroes finally defeat the Squadron Supreme and find a way back home? Cameo appearances by Thor, Moondragon, the Wasp, and Yellowjacket.

Title: The Avengers and the Savage Sword of Conan. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema. Inks by Ernie Chua. Lettering by John Costanza. 8-in. x 11-in., 36 pages, B/W.

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Sword and sandal comic book stories and art by Clifford Bird. Includes intro by Larry Herndon and pin-ups by Frazetta, Roy Krenkel, Dave Cockrum, and others. Stephen Fabian cover. Limited to 550 copies. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 40 pages on high quality white paper stock.

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Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Based on The Flintstones, the classic animated series. Barney & Betty Rubble in: "Gaudy Golf"; "Head Hassles"; "The Helpful Husband"; "Romance Riot"; and 1-page text story "Barney's Baseball Bet"! Characters in this issue: Barney Rubble; Betty Rubble; Fred Flintstone; Wilma Flintstone. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua). Superman Saves the Earth Hostess Cup Cakes ad, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. The Haunting of the Spook!, script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), art by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua); Batman faces the mysterious Spook. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

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Spanish language weekly Batman series. 5.5-in. x 7-in. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.00.

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Giant-size issue. Batgirl and Robin star in "The Princess and the Vagabond!" Script by Elliot Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Reprint back-up stories: Batman and Robin star in "Ace, the Bat-Hound" (from Batman 92) and in "The Signs of the Signalman" (from Batman 124). Cover price $0.50.