Comic books May 1970

1971 - 1st printing. Featuring a collection of comic strips and puzzle/activities based on the shows (which include Stingray, Fireball XL5, Supercar, My Favorite Martian, Thunderbirds, and more) that appeared on the British television network TV Century 21. Hardcover, 8-in.x 11-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W.

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Issue features Tweety and Sylvester in "The Freeze-Out Bout" "Watch the Birdie," and "The Told Tabby." Issue also has one-page gag strips, a one-page text feature "The Lucky Lunch-Box," Little Pancho Vanilla in The Schooled Bool," and Gold Key Comics Club news and features. Story and art credits: unknown. Inside front cover has color advertisement for the Dick Dastardly "Vulture Squadron" club for the "Dastardly and Myttley in Their Flying Machines" Saturday morning cartoon show. Cover price $0.15.

Whitman edition. Issue features Tweety and Sylvester in "The Freeze-Out Bout" "Watch the Birdie," and "The Told Tabby." Issue also has one-page gag strips, a one-page text feature "The Lucky Lunch-Box," Little Pancho Vanilla in The Schooled Bool," and Gold Key Comics Club news and features. Story and art credits: unknown. Inside front cover has color advertisement for the Dick Dastardly "Vulture Squadron" club for the "Dastardly and Myttley in Their Flying Machines" Saturday morning cartoon show. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $600.00 View scans Paper: White Label #0606595002

52-page Giant. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Among Us Stalk the Sentinels, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby and Werner Roth, inks by Vince Colletta; After their battle with the Juggernaut, Xavier sends the X-Men on vacation; Reading a story in the paper about Dr. Trask and his story on the mutant menace, Professor X calls for a televised debate with the anthropologist; During the broadcast, Trask unveils his Sentinels, robots who were built to capture and nullify mutants, but things quickly get out of hand as the Sentinels proclaim themselves superior to puny humans and prepare to take over; Xavier calls his X-Men to help and they return to battle the Sentinels; When one of their number falls, the giant robots capture Trask and return to their base; The X-Men follow and find a hidden complex complete with devastating weaponry aimed directly at them; reprinted from issue 14. Prisoners of the Mysterious Master Mold, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby and Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers; reprinted from issue 15. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

UK edition. Identical to US edition. 52-page Giant. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Among Us Stalk the Sentinels, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby and Werner Roth, inks by Vince Colletta; After their battle with the Juggernaut, Xavier sends the X-Men on vacation; Reading a story in the paper about Dr. Trask and his story on the mutant menace, Professor X calls for a televised debate with the anthropologist; During the broadcast, Trask unveils his Sentinels, robots who were built to capture and nullify mutants, but things quickly get out of hand as the Sentinels proclaim themselves superior to puny humans and prepare to take over; Xavier calls his X-Men to help and they return to battle the Sentinels; When one of their number falls, the giant robots capture Trask and return to their base; The X-Men follow and find a hidden complex complete with devastating weaponry aimed directly at them; reprinted from issue 14. Prisoners of the Mysterious Master Mold, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby and Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers; reprinted from issue 15. 52 pgs.

Cover art by Neal Adams. Play a Tune of Treachery starring Judge Gallows, script by George Kashdan, pencils by John Calnan, inks by Murphy Anderson. The 7,000 Foot Grave, art by George Tuska. The Face In The Ball, script by Jack Oleck, art by Jerry Grandenetti. Why Was Everyone Afraid of Hester?, script by George Kashdan (as Jack Philips), art by George Tuska. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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Issue #5. May 1970. Stories in this issue include: "The Satanic Sisterhood of Stonehenge"; "Craft of a Cat's Eye"; "Scaly Death"; "An Axe to Grind"; "Avenged by Aurora"; "Ghoul Girl"; "Escape Route"; and "Luna." Features new name for fan club page: "Vampi's Flames." Written by T. Casey Brennan, Nicola Cuti, Don Glut, Al Hewetson, and Bill Parente. Art by Billy Graham, John Fantucchio, Jeff Jones, and Mike Royer. Cover art by Frank Frazetta. 8.25" x 11". 64 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.50.

Vol. 4, No. 2 - May , 1970. 5.25" x 7.25", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

1971 - A Fleetway Annual! Includes comic stories, prose, articles, and word puzzles. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W.

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $150.00 View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by Bud Plant

10-page Rolf art and story by Richard Corben, plus Vaughn Bode, Frank Frazetta.

Richard Corben color wraparound cover. Part one of Corben's "Rowlf". Vaughn Bode inside front cover. Meet Richard Corben with photos. Graphic Critique on Frank Frazetta, well illustrated. George Metzger's "In the Lower Depths". Two illustrations by Bob Juanillo, one by Rudy Franke. Rudy Franke's editorial on loose half-page sheet backed with a Frazetta illustration, plus loose half-page ad for Corben's first self-published poster. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.75.

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NOTE: Two versions of this comic were printed. This edition was produced without a poster insert at the centerfold of the comic. Cover does not have "Bonus: Giant Poster Inside" printed at top of cover. Cover by Larry Mayer. Stories and art by Carl Barks, Al Hubbard, Tony Strobl, Pete Alvarado, Gil Turner and Paul Murry. Sometimes listed as Vol. 30 #8. The long-running vehicle for Disney character comics featured art by Carl Barks, the legendary Good Duck Artist. Mickey and Goofy try to prove that Chief Bigfoot's tribe is not behind the robberies. In a story by Barks, Donald and Gladstone comb the beach to find a ruby lost by the Maharajah of Backdore. The Beagle Boys hide stolen jewelry in Chip 'n' Dale's tree. Donald Duck; Scamp: Underdog Pup; Chip 'n' Dale: Litter-Bugged; Uncle Scrooge's Jog-a-Lot; Mickey Mouse: Chief Bigfoot and the Ghost Warriors; Li'l Bad Wolf. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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NOTE: Two versions of this comic were printed. This edition was produced with a poster insert at the centerfold of the comic. "Bonus: Giant Poster Inside" is printed at top of cover. Cover by Larry Mayer. Stories and art by Carl Barks, Al Hubbard, Tony Strobl, Pete Alvarado, Gil Turner and Paul Murry. Sometimes listed as Vol. 30 #8. The long-running vehicle for Disney character comics featured art by Carl Barks, the legendary Good Duck Artist. Mickey and Goofy try to prove that Chief Bigfoot's tribe is not behind the robberies. In a story by Barks, Donald and Gladstone comb the beach to find a ruby lost by the Maharajah of Backdore. The Beagle Boys hide stolen jewelry in Chip 'n' Dale's tree. Donald Duck; Scamp: Underdog Pup; Chip 'n' Dale: Litter-Bugged; Uncle Scrooge's Jog-a-Lot; Mickey Mouse: Chief Bigfoot and the Ghost Warriors; Li'l Bad Wolf. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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NOTE: Two versions of this comic were printed. This edition was produced with a poster insert at the centerfold of the comic, but the poster was REMOVED by the original owner. "Bonus: Giant Poster Inside" is printed at top of cover, but the poster advertised is gone. Cover by Larry Mayer. Stories and art by Carl Barks, Al Hubbard, Tony Strobl, Pete Alvarado, Gil Turner and Paul Murry. Sometimes listed as Vol. 30 #8. The long-running vehicle for Disney character comics featured art by Carl Barks, the legendary Good Duck Artist. Mickey and Goofy try to prove that Chief Bigfoot's tribe is not behind the robberies. In a story by Barks, Donald and Gladstone comb the beach to find a ruby lost by the Maharajah of Backdore. The Beagle Boys hide stolen jewelry in Chip 'n' Dale's tree. Donald Duck; Scamp: Underdog Pup; Chip 'n' Dale: Litter-Bugged; Uncle Scrooge's Jog-a-Lot; Mickey Mouse: Chief Bigfoot and the Ghost Warriors; Li'l Bad Wolf. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Stories by unknown. Art by Ernie Colon and unknown. Wendy stars in: "Develop Meanly"; "Hair-Do Happy"; and untitled 1-pager with art by Ernie Colon. Also in this issue: Casper in "Uncle Starch and Aunt Stuffy"; Spooky in "Just Call Me Hero"; two untitled Casper 1-pagers; and 2-page Casper text story "Hercules and the Apples"! Characters in this issue: Wendy; Witch Sisters; Dumpy (introduction); Lumpy (introduction); Olivia (an owl; introduction); an ogress (introduction); Casper; Ghostly Trio; Uncle Starch (introduction); Aunt Stuffy (introduction); Spooky; Poil; Hero (a ghost; introduction); a ghost catcher (introduction); Harry the Horror (introduction); Hercules. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Progress Report 3 for Westercon 23. Wendy Pini cover. 5.5" x 8.5", 12 pages, B&W

Cover pencils by Marie Severin [as 7], inks by Bill Everett [as EV]. Grottu, King of the Insects!, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Bill Everett; The radiation from atomic bomb tests mutates a common ant, increasing his size and strength a thousand fold, and grants him human-level intellect; Calling himself Grottu, he declares himself king of all insects, and sets about on a plan to conquer the world, starting with Kenya. I Fought the Colossus!, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko; An advanced supercomputer turns Earth into a utopia, but suspicion remains, only to be inflamed when it is found to be building a giant robot. The Gargoyle!, art by Paul Reinman; An ugly man rejected by society applies for a job in a freak show. A Martian Walks Among Us!, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. All reprints. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover pencils by Marie Severin [as 7], inks by Bill Everett [as EV]. Grottu, King of the Insects!, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Bill Everett; The radiation from atomic bomb tests mutates a common ant, increasing his size and strength a thousand fold, and grants him human-level intellect; Calling himself Grottu, he declares himself king of all insects, and sets about on a plan to conquer the world, starting with Kenya. I Fought the Colossus!, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko; An advanced supercomputer turns Earth into a utopia, but suspicion remains, only to be inflamed when it is found to be building a giant robot. The Gargoyle!, art by Paul Reinman; An ugly man rejected by society applies for a job in a freak show. A Martian Walks Among Us!, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. All reprints. 36 pgs.

5-page prologue/epilogue with art by Neal Adams. Stories: "Above and Beyond the Call of Duty!" (art by Adams; 6 pages); "Three Day Free Home Trial!" (art by Nick Cardy; 6 pages); "Computerr" (script and art by Alex Toth; 6 pages); and "Twice-Told Tales: The Sign of the Hook!" One-page text story, "The Career Man." Adams cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Issue #12. UK weekly comic featuring a variety of adventure and historical comic stories. 32 Pages, B&W, 8.5" x 11.75".

Issue #13. UK weekly comic featuring a variety of adventure and historical comic stories. 32 Pages, B&W, 8.5" x 11.75".

Issue #14. UK weekly comic featuring a variety of adventure and historical comic stories. 32 Pages, B&W, 8.5" x 11.75".

May 23, 1970 (Issue #15). UK Series featuring a variety of comic stories. 32 Pages, B&W, 8.5" x 11.75".

May 30, 1970 (Issue #16). UK Series featuring a variety of comic stories. 32 Pages, B&W, 8.5" x 11.75".

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Walter Lantz' Woody Woodpecker. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Featuring the tale "The Timenapper"! Starring Woody Woodpecker, Knothead, Splinter, Hans Tickertock and Hoody! Also: the reprint tales "Getting the Business" and "Taxi Trouble," plus an untitled 1-page reprint story! And: Andy Panda and Charlie Chicken in the 1-page reprint text story "The Big Bear Hunt"! Plus: Chilly Willy in an untitled reprint story drawn by Vivie Risto! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Breaking of Superman and Batman!, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Batman and Superman are held against their will and deprived of food. The Bellboy Wonder! starring Batman and Robin, art by Jim Mooney (reprinted from Star Spangled Comics 120 in 1951). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover inks by Vince Colletta. Stories by Jack Oleck and unknown. Art by Lee Elias, Ric Estrada & Vince Colletta, Elizabeth Berube and unknown. Featuring "Any Man's Equal"! Plus: Her name is Toni Anderson. She's 16 years old and everyone says that her life is just beginning, that she can have her pick of boys -- so why does she feel that her life is ending? Find out in..."Second Choice, First Love"! Also: 1-page Dates 'n' Mates fashion feature! And: "Love Is a Three-Ring Circus"! Plus: Laura Penn...Your Romance Reporter letters page. Statement of ownership -- average print run 355,000; average paid circulation 181,075. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.