Comic books December 1981

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 75p cover price. Epic Illustrated was touted as a new experience in adult fantasy and science fiction adventure. Published by Marvel Comics, this magazine was aimed at a more mature audience. Issue #9 includes: Metamorphosis Odyssey: Doomsday & Aftermath by Jim Starlin, The Last Centaur by Tim Conrad, Children of the Stars by Charles Vess, Weirdworld: The Dragonmaster of Klarn by Doug Moench, John Buscema, Marie Severin, and Steven Oliff, Tales of Torment by David Kasakove, Match and Set by Lee Marrs, and Isolation and Illusion by P. Craig Russell. Also includes Jim Starlin interview by Archie Goodwin and a letter by Catherine Yronwode. December, 1981.

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Issue #48 - Winter 1981. Front and back cover by Roy Krenkel. Editorial by D. Peter Ogden, Hal Foster: Artist Adventurer article by Robert R. Barrett, a look back at Arthur Leo Zagat's "Tomorrow" short story series appearing in Argosy with cover images. Farewell Russ (Manning) by Peter Ogden, and more. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 16 pages, black and white.

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First 60-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Piracy on the High Seas," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jimmy DeCarlo; Archie and Jughead, dressed as pirates, are bringing a bag of "booty" (actually gifts) to a charity event; They miss the ferry, so they hitch a ride with an old sailor. "Team Esteem," script by George Gladir, art by Stan Goldberg; Archie and Chuck are both glory-hounds on the football field. "TM Gem," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie is puzzled by Mr. Weatherbee's unusually relaxed demeanor until he sees the old man meditating. "Sport Report," script by George Gladir, art by Stan Goldberg; Archie borrows Veronica's video camera, but Jughead ends up taping Archie while he flirts with a bunch of girls. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

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This issue includes the following: a feature on makeup artist Chris Tucker; a trip to Rick Baker's EFX, inc.; "Dick Smith and Ghost Story"; "Horror in the Comics" by Ron Goulart; a piece on White Zombie by columnist Alex Gordon; part three of Ray Harryhausen article; Adrienne Barbeau on the set of Swamp Thing; an interview with Peter Straub; and more. Cover features disfigured lady from Ghost Story. Cover price $2.25.

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"The Eyes Have It!" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. After their epic clash with Doctor Doom in the previous issue, the Fantastic Four take some well-deserved leisure time in the city. Reed, Sue, and Franklin are horseback riding in Central Park, when suddenly they encounter Spinnerette! Who is Spinnerette and why has she come to Earth? Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Girl will find out! Meanwhile, Frankie Raye makes a startling revelation to Johnny. Cameo appearance by Doctor Doom. Last 50¢ issue. 36 pages Cover price $0.50.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "The Eyes Have It!" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. After their epic clash with Doctor Doom in the previous issue, the Fantastic Four take some well-deserved leisure time in the city. Reed, Sue, and Franklin are horseback riding in Central Park, when suddenly they encounter Spinnerette! Who is Spinnerette and why has she come to Earth? Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Girl will find out! Meanwhile, Frankie Raye makes a startling revelation to Johnny. Cameo appearance by Doctor Doom. Last 50¢ issue. 32 pages

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Front cover by Charles Vess. Back cover by Josh Kirby. Fiction by Sherwood Springer, Terri Pinckard, Katherine Kurtz, and more. Mostly text with spot illustrations. 8-3/8 in. x 10-7/8 in.; black and white; 80 pages on white paper. Cover price $3.00.

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Volume 34 - Number 12, December 1981. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. Articles and Stories. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos.) Cover price $1.00.

Dec. 1981- Jan. 1982. Newsletter #22. Newsletter devoted to Golden Age Fawcett comics and opinions thereon. 8 pages folded, B&W. Cover price $0.75.

Limited Edition Portfolio. Signed and numbered to 1,500 on the first plate by Thomas Canty. Set includes a folder holding a cover plate and seven 12 x 17 b&w plates. Each plate is given it's own French title and features characters of heroic and romantic fantasy.

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Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Jack Keller and others. War comics featuring the US Army in WWII, Korea and other conflicts, part of Charlton's Fightin' military series. When a captain cracks under the pressure of command and the battlefield, Sgt. Bayless must take command. Spies are assigned to liberate captive scientists from Germany. The Heavy Weapons platoon must reclaim their "honor" after retreating from an enemy action. Heroes Die Young; Moment of Glory; The Bug-Out Boys of the Heavy Weapons Platoon! Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover art by Dick Giordano. "The Aztec Destroyers," script by Joe Gill, pencils by Bill Montes, inks by Ernie Bache; The Fightin' Five travel to Mexico to stop the communist Lev from training the Aztec people to be terrorists. "The Space Warriors" 1-page story, art by Bill Molno; How wars will be fought in space. "They Made a Man," art by Bill Molno; Billy Cleeve is transformed by the Army and Special Forces into a one-man army. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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Film in Review is a publication of the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures, Inc, an independent, non-profit organization of public citizens founded in 1909 to represent the interests of the motion picture public. This National Board further assists the development of the motion picture as a source of entertainment, as education, and as art, by providing media for the expression of the public's opinion about films and their cultural and social effects. 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

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Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Bob Smith. One More Blip... and You're Dead!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Bob Smith; An under-appreciated employee at the Wiggins toy factory decides to take revenge on the owner, Willard Wiggins; The Flash battles Colonel Computron and gets zapped into a computer. Penguin Hostess Fruit Pies ad, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Letter from noted fan T.M. Maple. The Heart Is The Hunter, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Rodin Rodriguez; The origin of Hyena is told, and Firestorm captures the Hyena. Series continues in The Fury of Firestorm (1982 series) #1. CBS Saturday Morning centerfold ad. NBC Super Star Saturday cartoon ad. 40 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Bob Smith. One More Blip... and You're Dead!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Bob Smith; An under-appreciated employee at the Wiggins toy factory decides to take revenge on the owner, Willard Wiggins; The Flash battles Colonel Computron and gets zapped into a computer. Penguin Hostess Fruit Pies ad, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Letter from noted fan T.M. Maple. The Heart Is The Hunter, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Rodin Rodriguez; The origin of Hyena is told, and Firestorm captures the Hyena. Series continues in The Fury of Firestorm (1982 series) #1. Cover price $0.75.

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Whitman edition. Cover by Al McWilliams. Stories by John Warner. Art by Al McWilliams. The continuing adventures of Flash Gordon, Dale Arden and Dr. Zarkov on the planet Mongo. Flash and Dale visit Queen Siri's matriarchal kingdom of Mongo, where women rule. General Klytus attempts to convince Siri to allow her daughter to marry Ming, thus expanding Ming's empire. As if Klytus (the Darth Vader-like enemy from the 1980 Flash Gordon movie) wasn't bad enough, the kingdom has giant sentry-spiders. Web Of Treachery; Double Trouble. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.60.

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White Whitman logo variant. Cover by Al McWilliams. Stories by John Warner. Art by Al McWilliams. The continuing adventures of Flash Gordon, Dale Arden and Dr. Zarkov on the planet Mongo. Flash and Dale visit Queen Siri's matriarchal kingdom of Mongo, where women rule. General Klytus attempts to convince Siri to allow her daughter to marry Ming, thus expanding Ming's empire. As if Klytus (the Darth Vader-like enemy from the 1980 Flash Gordon movie) wasn't bad enough, the kingdom has giant sentry-spiders. Web Of Treachery; Double Trouble. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.60.

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By Robert G. Kelley and Norm Silveira. 32 Pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Magazine of true stories of the American Frontier. Features illustrations and photos of the old west. B&W text. Color cover. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 66 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Future is a slick magazine covering science, science fiction, and fantasy. Issue #31 includes: Frank Thomas gallery, Harlan Ellison: Mundanes at the Movies, Wayne Barlowe portfolio, James Beggs interview, and Blade Runner. Dec, 1981. Original cover price: $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Movie Preview: Blade Runner. Revealing interview with new NASA Chief. Wayne Barlowe's Alien Art. 76 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Featuring - The Micronauts, Whacker's World, Map of the Microverse, Star Trek, Captain Marvel, and Origin of the Inhumans. Magazine stapled, 8-in x 11-in, 48 Pages, B&W.

40p cover price. Featuring - Captain Marvel, Star Trek, and The Micronauts. Magazine stapled, 8-in x 11-in, 48 Pages, B&W.

Featuring - The Micronauts, Whacker's World, Map of the Microverse, Star Trek, Captain Marvel, and Origin of the Inhumans. Magazine stapled, 8-in x 11-in, 48 Pages, B&W.

Featuring - The Micronauts, Whacker's World, Map of the Microverse, Star Trek, Captain Marvel, and Origin of the Inhumans. Magazine stapled, 8-in x 11-in, 48 Pages, B&W.

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Last 50-cent cover price. Cover art by Steve Ditko. A Dead Man's Eyes, art by Joe Staton; Sir Hilary Clyde returns from the grave to exact justice from a fixed pistol duel. The Waiting Noose, art by Steve Ditko; Cyrus T. Shadd returns to the ghost town where he became rich only to find a ghostly posse waiting for him. The Wizard, script by Joe Gill, art by Pat Boyette; Baron Von Koehler summons Satan to do his bidding. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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"If the Eyes Destroy Me!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Luke McDonnell and Sal Trapani. Cover by Bob Budiansky and Bob Wiacek. Johnny Blaze gets a new job doing stunts for the circus, but when the Uncanny Orb shows up with his gang, it's Ghost Rider that will have all the fun. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Spider-Man stars in Hostess ad "Spider-Man's Dream Girl!" Cover price $0.50.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "If the Eyes Destroy Me!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Luke McDonnell and Sal Trapani. Cover by Bob Budiansky and Bob Wiacek. Johnny Blaze gets a new job doing stunts for the circus, but when the Uncanny Orb shows up with his gang, it's Ghost Rider that will have all the fun. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Spider-Man stars in Hostess ad "Spider-Man's Dream Girl!"

Cover by Wes Crum. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Tom Sutton, Joe Gill and Pat Boyette. A horror anthology from Charlton that often featured work by Steve Ditko and other comics luminaries. Evil ventriloquist Malik forces sculptor Schoen to create one of his life-like dummies, in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. A witch tries to cast a spell on a sleeping woman, but forgets the words, in a story with art by future horror legend Tom Sutton. A ghost catches three vandals in the graveyard and forces them to clean up the mess. The Vandals; Theres Life in the Old Girl Yet!; The 3rd Victim. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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Trilogy of the crown! Featuring: 1 page story "Ghosts - Squire Shade" written by Robin Snyder and drawn by Howard Bender & Rodin Rodriguez; 8 page story "O Murderous Crown!" written by Robert Kanigher and drawn by Howard Bender & Larry Mahlstedt; 9 page story "Burn, Clown, Burn" written by Robert Kanigher and drawn by Rodin Rodriguez & John Celardo; 1 page story "Night Stripes Fright" by Dave Manak; 7 page story "The Ape Who Would Be King" written by Robert Kanigher and drawn by Adrian Gonzales & Gary Martin; 1 page story "Squire Shade - Conclusion" written by Robin Snyder and drawn by Howard Bender & Rodin Rodriguez. Cover by Joe Kubert. Cover price $0.60.

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52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

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"Do Not a Prison Make." Green Lantern, sans power ring, must face off against Black Hand and a bunch of convicts. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Joe Staton. Cover price $0.60.

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Last 50-cent cover price. Cover art by Bill Black. Trouble In Bonanza starring Lash LaRue, art by Pete Morisi; Lash LaRue is a substitute in a boxing match. Introducing The Gunmaster; origin of the Gunmaster. Gila River Fracas, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Sal Trapani; A reporter comes to interview Wild Bill Hickok. The Mountain Men, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Sal Trapani; Wyatt Earp fights Moose Bantree and Crusher Bantree. Trouble In Taos starring Annie Oakley, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Sal Trapani; Annie catches the bank robbers. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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Chris Stein cover, Corben, J. Jones art; 1 page ea: Moebius, Chaykin, Simonson December, 1981, issue 57. Dubbed "The adult illustrated fantasy magazine," Heavy Metal also publishes tales of horror, science fiction, and adventure. This 57th issue includes the following stories: The Mercenary by Segrelles; Den II by Richard Corben; Tex Arcana by John Findley; Mirror of Dreams by Paul Kirchner; Rose Light Grove by Phil Trumbo; White House by Moebius; At the Middle of Cymbolia by Francois Schuiten and C. Renard; Skull and Crossbones by Caza; The Immortals' Fete by Enki Bilal; I'm Age by Jeff Jones; Rock Opera by Kierkegaard, Jr.; and The Bus by Paul Kirchner. Also includes feature on Debbie Harry with Chris Stein and H.R. Geiger. Front cover depicts Debbie Harry as done by H.R. Geiger (photo by Chris Stein). Cover price $2.00.

Cover by Joe Kubert. Featuring: 1 page House of Mystery introduction written by Karen Berger and drawn by Joe Brozowski & Adrian Gonzales; 12 page I... Vampire! story "The Sun Also Burns" written by Bruce Jones and drawn by Tom Sutton; 5 page story "Think Like A Tiger" written by Dan Mishkin & Gary Cohn and drawn by Jose Matucenio; 1 page Cain's Mail Room letters page includes a letter from Todd McFarlane; 6 page story "A Day Without Sunshine" written by Roger McKenzie and drawn by Dan Spiegle; 3 page story "Small Fry" written by Bill Kelley and drawn by Steve Bissette. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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