Comic books 1970-1985, graded by CBCS

In this issue: Hero Histories of Captain Britain and Judge Dredd; guide to British artists in America; guide to British fanzines. Plus: Editorial; Star Wars by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson; Newsflashes; Silly Cover - Judge Fredd; Coming Comics; a look at Dargaud; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - Questprobe, Myth-Adventure, Amazing High Adventure, West Coast Avengers, Echo of Futurepast; Amazing Readers. Cover by Brian Bolland. Cover price $1.95.

In this issue: Mark Waid looks at Bill Willingham's The Elementals; Valentino's complete index to super-hero groups; preview of Michael T. Gilbert's Mr. Monster. Plus: Editorial; Star Wars by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson; Newsflashes; Silly Cover - The Artchy Teen Titans; Coming Comics; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - The Transformers, The Fly, Vanity, Prince Namor, The Sub-Mariner, Codename: Strikeforce, Vortex; Amazing Readers - Harlan Ellison and more; Top 100 - what's hot and not. Cover by Bill Willingham. Cover price $1.95.

In this issue: Hero History of the X-Men by R.A. Jones - Part 1; Void Indigo preview; American Flagg! glossary. Plus: Editorial; Newsflashes; Silly Cover - Yosemite Hex; Coming Comics; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - Three-Dimensional Alien Worlds, A Distant Soil, Flaming Carrot, Crossfire, Jemm, Son of Saturn, Pacific Presents; Amazing Readers; Villain X-am - your X-Men savvy tested. X-Men cover by Terry Austin. Cover price $1.95.

In this issue: Hero History of the X-Men by R.A. Jones - Part 2, plus index; interview with Bill Sienkiewicz; Camelot in Four Colors - from Prince Valiant to Camelot 3000. Plus: Editorial; Star Wars by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson; Newsflashes; Coming Comics; Star Hawks by Gil Kane and Roger McKenzie; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - Secret Wars, Micronauts, Epic Illustrated, Judge Child Quest, Machine Man, Six from Sirius; Amazing Readers; Top 100. Wolverine cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. 120 pages. Cover price $1.95.

In this special super-heroines issue: A look at the Supergirl movie; Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas discuss the new Jonni Thunder; Heroine History of Ms. Marvel by R.A. Jones. Plus: Editorial; Star Wars by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson; Newsflashes; Coming Comics; Marvel's mightiest super-heroines; Wonder Woman reviewed; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - Conqueror, Green Lantern, Incredible Hulk, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, X-Men, Superman; Amazing Readers. Cover by Kevin Nowlan features Supergirl, Wonder Woman, Hawkgirl, Wonder Girl, Power Girl, Phoenix, Ms. Marvel, Storm and Spider-Woman. Cover price $1.95.

In this issue: A preview of Elaine Lee and Michael Kaluta's Epic series Starstruck; Hero History of Power Man & Iron Fist by R.A. Jones; Death with Dignity. Plus: Guest Editorial; Star Wars by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson; Newsflashes; Silly Cover - Infinity, Ink; Coming Comics; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - Spectacular Spider-Man Annual, Nemesis the Warlock, Fantastic Four Annual, Justice League of America, The Elementals, Dalgoda; Amazing Readers; Top 100. Cover by Michael Kaluta. Cover price $1.95.

In this issue: Previews of the new Badger and Nexus; Hero History of The Secret Six; a chat with Alan Moore. Plus: Editorial; Star Wars by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson - beginning the last Star Wars tale; Newsflashes; Coming Comics; Family Affair by Nancy Collins - parents and children in comics; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - Kitty Pryde and Wolverine, Southern Knights, Void Indigo, Vigilante, Starmasters, Mantech Robot Warriors; Amazing Readers; Mother Proof Comics by Mark Waid and Kevin Gould. Cover by Jeffrey Butler. Cover price $1.95.

In this issue: Interview with Secret Wars artist Mike Zeck; interview with P. Craig Russell on Night Music; Hero History of Magnus, Robot Fighter. Plus: Editorial; Star Wars by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson - concluding the last Star Wars tale; Newsflashes; Coming Comics; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - Dazzler: The Movie, Sgt. Rock, The Thing, Blue Ribbon, Mr. X, Iceman; Amazing Readers; Top 100. Cover by Mike Zeck features Hulk, Iron Man, Rogue, Human Torch, Wasp, Storm, Captain Marvel, Mr. Fantastic's arm. Thor's hammer and Captain America's shield. Cover price $1.95.

In this issue: Bill Mantlo talks about Cloak and Dagger, Rocket Raccoon, Swashbucklers and Derangers in an article by Mark Waid; Hero History of the Silver Surfer - Part 1; Checking In - WaRP Graphics' Richard Pini. Plus: Editorial; Star Hawks by Gil Kane and Roger McKenzie - first half of a new adventure; Newsflashes; Coming Comics; Hero History of Sgt. Rock and Easy Company; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - Spider-Man Annual, Pathways to Fantasy, Timespirits, Ms. Tree, Surge, Crash Ryan; Amazing Readers. Cover by Rick Leonardi, Carl Potts, Terry Austin, Mike Mignola and Al Gordon. Cover price $1.95.

In this issue: Sergio Aragones and Mark Evanier talk about Groo; Hero History of the Silver Surfer - Part 2; are Marvel and DC in the same universe? Plus: Editorial; Star Hawks by Gil Kane and Roger McKenzie - second half of a new adventure; Newsflashes; Coming Comics (double-sized); Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - Thor, Stig's Inferno, X-Men Annual, Cutey Bunny, Fantastic Four, New Triumph; Amazing Readers; Top 100. Cover by Sergio Aragones. Cover price $1.95.

Love & Rockets cover by Jaime Hernandez, 1985 Year Preview in Comics, giant-sized. Cover price $3.95.

In this issue: B.C. Boyer on The Masked Man; Hero History of Marvel's Star Wars; The Golden Age Directory. Plus: Editorial; Star Hawks by Gil Kane and Roger McKenzie; Newsflashes; Silly Cover - Star Wars a la Hanna-Barbera; Coming Distractions; DC's Ten Who Could Do Better; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - ten best of 1984; Amazing Readers; Top 100. Cover by B.C. Boyer. Cover price $1.95.

In this issue: Alan Zelenetz, Denny O'Neil and Chris Warner talk about the revamped Moon Knight; Hero History of Moon Knight; The Golden Age Directory. Plus: Editorial; Star Hawks by Gil Kane and Roger McKenzie; Newsflashes; Silly Cover by Tim Burgard - Wonder Woman: The Trouble with Trevors; Coming Distractions; The Comic Book Heroes book excerpt; Checking In - Mark Evanier on Crossfire, DNAgents, Groo; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - Eclipse Monthly, Just Imagine, Swamp Thing Annual, Captain Phil, Warlord, Starforce Six; Amazing Readers. Cover by Chris Warner. Cover price $1.95.

In this sword & sorcery issue: Preview of Chris Claremont and John Bolton's Black Dragon; preview of Ralph Macchio and Bret Blevins' new Solomon Kane series; Hero History of Conan the Barbarian. Plus: Editorial; Star Hawks by Gil Kane and Roger McKenzie; Newsflashes; Silly Cover - Cirrhosis on Infinite Earths; Coming Distractions; The Comic Book Heroes book excerpt; The Golden Age Directory; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - Jonni Thunder, Superman: The Secret Years, America vs. the JSA, Robotech Defenders, Sisterhood of Steel, Tales of the Teen Titans; Amazing Readers; Top 100. Cover by John Bolton. Cover price $1.95.

In this issue: Marv Wolfman, George Perez and Bob Greenberger discuss Crisis on Infinite Earths with Mark Waid; Hero History of Marvel's Dracula; The Golden Age Directory. Plus: Editorial; Star Hawks by Gil Kane and Roger McKenzie; Newsflashes; Coming Distractions; The Comic Book Heroes book excerpt; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - Pressbutton, Conqueror of the Barren Earth, Nexus, Gargoyle, T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents; Amazing Readers. Cover by George Perez. Cover price $1.95.

In this issue: Preview of Secret Wars II featuring a Jim Shooter interview; a look at Star Trek in the comics; The Golden Age Directory. Plus: Editorial; Star Hawks by Gil Kane and Roger McKenzie; Newsflashes; Coming Distractions; Checking In - Continuity's Neal Adams and Kris Adams; The Comic Book Heroes book excerpt; Death Where Is Thy Sting?; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - Rocket Raccoon, Jaxon's Illustrated Tales, Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars, Savage Ninja, Crisis on Infinite Earths; Amazing Readers. Cover by Sal Buscema and Steve Leialoha. Cover price $1.95.

In this issue: Mark Waid previews Ambush Bug; interview with Megaton Man's Donald Simpson; Star Hawks by Gil Kane and Roger McKenzie. Plus: Editorial; Newsflashes; Coming Distractions; The Comic Book Heroes book excerpt; The Golden Age Directory; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones; Top 100; The Amazing Heroes Hoax Contest by Mark Waid. Cover by Keith Giffen and Terry Austin. Cover price $1.95.

In this issue: Frank Miller interview (guest appearance by Bill Sienkiewicz); Hero History of the Phantom Stranger; Star Hawks by Gil Kane and Roger McKenzie - "Deathsearch" concludes. Plus: Editorial; Newsflashes; Coming Distractions; The Comic Book Heroes book excerpt; The Golden Age Directory - JSA and the Marvel Family; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - The Badger, The Shadow War of Hawkman, Captain Britain, Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham, Somerset Holmes, Moonshadow; Amazing Readers. Batman/Elektra cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley. Cover price $1.95.

In this issue: Preview of Squadron Supreme; The Golden Age Directory - Plastic Man, more; index to Bat-tales in Brave and the Bold - Part 1. Plus: Editorial; Newsflashes; Silly Cover; Coming Distractions; The Comic Book Heroes book excerpt; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - Mr. Monster, more; Amazing Readers; Top 100. Cover by Bob Hall, John Beatty and Mark Gruenwald (colors). Cover price $1.95.

In this issue: Alan Moore interview; behind the scenes of Shatter; index to Bat-tales in Brave and the Bold - Part 2. Plus: Editorial; Newsflashes; Silly Cover - The Psychiatric Journal; Coming Distractions; checklist of Alan Moore's work; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - Superman, Moon Knight: The Fist of Khonshu, DC Comics Presents, Electric Fear, Elric: Sailor on the Seas of Fate; Amazing Readers - Secret Wars, Jerry Siegel, John Ostrander. Cover by Steve Bissette. Cover price $1.95.

In this issue: Steve Englehart discusses his plans for The West Coast Avengers and The Vision and the Scarlet Witch; Hero History of Hawkeye; Hero History of Man-Bat. Plus: Editorial; Newsflashes; Silly Cover - Cloak and Dagwood; Coming Distractions; The Golden Age Directory; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - Shatter, Tales of the Beanworld, Ambush Bug, Spirit, Cloak and Dagger, The Hunger Dogs; Amazing Readers. Cover by Richard Howell. Cover price $1.95.

In this issue: Peter Gillis discusses the return of the Eternals; Hero History of the Eternals; The Golden Age Directory - Prince Namor, Superman. Plus: Editorial; Newsflashes; Silly Cover - Sad Sack and His Howling Commandos; Coming Distractions; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - The Next Man, Who's Who, E-Man, Killer, The Survivors, Longshot; Amazing Readers; Top 100. Cover by Sal Buscema and Al Gordon. Cover price $1.95.

In this issue: Dave Cockrum discusses The Futurians; looking back at the life and times of Supergirl; The Relevance of Undergrounds. Plus: Editorial; Newsflashes; Silly Cover - Oliman the Octogenarian; Coming Distractions; The Golden Age Directory - Superman to Zoro (note spelling); Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - Dazzler, Red Tornado, JLA, Rawhide Kid, Black Dragon, The Avengers; Amazing Readers; Top 100. Cover by Dave Cockrum. Cover price $1.95.

In this summer special issue: Chris Claremont interview; preview of Comico's Robotech; a look at Henry Mayo's art. Plus: Editorial; Newsflashes; Silly Cover - Vegie-lante; Coming Distractions; Hero History of the Punisher by R.A. Jones; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - Starslayer, Wonder Woman, Sword of the Atom Special, American Flagg!, Detectives, Inc., The One; Amazing Readers. Cover by Henry Mayo. 100 pages. Cover price $2.95.

In this issue: The scoop behind the Hulk/Alpha Flight creative team switch, as Bill Mantlo and John Byrne trade titles; Villain History of Eclipso; Heroine History of Lois Lane. Plus: Editorial; Newsflashes; Silly Cover - Twisted Tales of the Teen Titans; Coming Distractions; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - Thunderbunny, ElfQuest, Sheena 3-D, Judge Dredd's Crime File, Dragonfly, Miracleman; Top 100. Hulk/Alpha Flight cover by Mike Mignola and John Byrne. Cover price $2.25.

In this special spooky issue: A look at Mr. Monster; Hero History of Deadman; Atlas' pre-Code horror titles. Plus: Editorial - death of the Flash; results of the Jack Kirby Awards; Newsflashes; Silly Cover - The Battling Butlers; Coming Distractions; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - Squadron Supreme, Hex, Femforce, DC Comics Presents, Cerebus Jam, Shuriken; Amazing Readers. Mr. Monster/Swamp Thing cover by Michael T. Gilbert, Bill Loebs, Steve Bissette and John Totleben. Cover price $2.25.

In this issue: Article by Mark Waid on The Outsiders featuring an interview with Mike W. Barr; Hero History of the Justice League - Part 1; a look at Robin Hood in the comic books. Plus: Editorial; Newsflashes; Silly Cover - Batman and the Outsiders; Coming Distractions; Checking In - Denis Kitchen; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - Iron Man, Dalgoda, Nightcrawler, more; Amazing Readers; Top 100. Cover by Jim Aparo. Cover price $2.25.

In this issue: Mark Waid looks inside the secrets of the new DC Challenge!; Hero History of the Justice League - Part 2; preview of the new Captain Carrot Oz-Wonderland War mini-series. Plus: Editorial; Newsflashes; Silly Cover - Brother Power the Geek; Coming Distractions; How Old Is the JSA?; portfolio of Carol Lay's work; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - Red Fox, Savage Tales, Code Name: Danger, DC Challenge!, Heroes for Hope, The Revengers; Amazing Readers. DC Challenge! cover by Chuck Patton and Dick Giordano features Superman, Batman, Captain Marvel (Shazam), Hawkman, Jonah Hex, Deadman, Adam Strange, Detective Chimp, B'wana Beast, more. Cover price $2.25.

In this issue: Blood of the Innocent (featuring Dracula and Jack the Ripper) - behind the scenes of America's first weekly comic book series, as Rickey Shanklin, Mark Wheatley and Marc Hempel are interviewed. Plus: Editorial; Newsflashes; Silly Cover - Secret Crisis on the Newsstand; Coming Distractions; Hero History of Omega the Unknown by R.A. Jones; progressive super-heroing in John Byrne's Fantastic Four; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - 'Mazing Man, First Adventures, Gates of Ivrel, Greylore, Mangazine, Peter Parker the Spectacular Spider-Man; Amazing Readers; Top 100. Cover by Mark Wheatley and Marc Hempel. Cover price $2.25.

In this issue: Timothy Truman discusses Scout; Hero History of Ultra, the Multi-Alien by R.A. Jones; a look back at and checklist to Atlas Comics. Plus: Editorial; Newsflashes; Silly Cover - Ka-Zar the Homeless; Coming Distractions; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - Superman, Booster Gold, Grimjack, Fish Police, Scout, more; Amazing Readers. Cover by Timothy Truman. Cover price $2.25.

In this issue: Index to Marvel's mutants - Part 1; John Byrne's Superman - special report on the event of 1986; the return of the Sun-Runners is previewed. Plus: Editorial; Newsflashes; Silly Cover - Atari Farce; Coming Distractions; The Golden Age Directory - corrections, additions; Women & the Aladdin Effect by Diana L. Whitaker - is Marvel's graphic novel sexist?; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - Aquaman, Howard the Duck, Elvira's House of Mystery, Legionnaires 3, more; Amazing Readers - Miracleman controversy. Cover by Ed Cherniga features (mainly) Marvel characters, including Wolverine, Nightcrawler, Namor the Sub-Mariner, Phoenix, Cloak & Dagger, and Magneto. Cover price $2.25.

In this issue: Mike Carlin discusses X-Factor; index to Marvel's mutants - Part 2; Hero History of Bloodstone by R.A. Jones. Plus: Editorial; Newsflashes; Silly Cover - DC Comics Regrets; Coming Distractions; Small Press Watch by Scott McCloud - new column on mini-comics; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - Blood of the Innocent, Heavy Armor, Albedo, Deadman, more; Amazing Readers. Cover by Jackson (Butch) Guice and Bob Layton. Cover price $2.25.

In this issue: Batman biography - Part 1; William Stout portfolio; a look at Wally Wood's Total War. Plus: Editorial; Newsflashes; Silly Cover - American Bagg!; Coming Distractions; Omac history; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - G.I. Joe, The Bozz Chronicles, Sunrunners, Ambush Bug Stocking Stuffer, more; Amazing Readers; Small Press Watch by Scott McCloud. Cover by Steve Bissette. Cover price $2.25.

In this issue: Batman biography - Part 2; Alan Davis discusses Captain Britain, Marvel/Miracleman, Batman and the Outsiders, more; a look at a forgotten DC series. Plus: Editorial; Newsflashes; Silly Cover by Gary Kwapisz - Conan the Barbarian X-Mas issue; Coming Distractions; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - X-Factor, Detective Comics, The Elementals, more; Amazing Readers; Small Press Watch by Scott McCloud - Comix World. Cover by Alan Davis. Cover price $2.25.

Zot! cover by Scott McCloud. Includes comments from Steve Gallacci (on Albedo), Alan Zelenetz (Alien Legion), Roy Thomas (All-Star Squadron, Infinity, Inc.), John Byrne (Alpha Flight, Fantastic Four, Incredible Hulk), Bill Mantlo (Alpha Flight, Cloak and Dagger, Rom, Swords of the Swashbucklers), Jim Owsley (Amazing Spider-Man, Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man, Power Man and Iron Fist, Web of Spider-Man), Howard Chaykin (American Flagg!), Gary Cohn (Amethyst), Neal Pozner (Aquaman), Joshua Quagmire (Army Surplus Komikz), Roger Stern (Avengers, Dr. Strange), Doug Moench (Aztec Ace, Batman, Detective Comics, Electric Warrior, Lords of the Ultra-Realm, Six From Sirius II), Mike Baron (The Badger, Nexus), Mike W. Barr (Batman and the Outsiders, The Outsiders), Chris Claremont (The Black Dragon, New Mutants, X-Men), Dan Mishkin & Gary Cohn (Blue Devil), Trina Robbins (Bonnie), Mark Gruenwald (Captain America, Squadron Supreme), Jamie Delano (Captain Britain), Bill Black (Captain Paragon and the Sentinels of Justice, Dragonfly, Faze 1, Femforce, Great American Western), Dave Sim (Cerebus), Larry Hama (Conan the Barbarian, Conan the King, G.I. Joe, Savage Sword of Conan, Wolfpack), Marv Wolfman (Crisis on Infinite Earths, New Teen Titans, Vigilante), Mark Evanier (Crossfire, Groo the Wanderer), Jan Strnad (Dalgoda), Denny O'Neil (Daredevil, Iron Man), Frank Miller (Dark Knight), Julius Schwartz (DC Comics Presents, Action Comics, Superman), Peter B. Gillis (The Defenders, The Eternals, The Micronauts), Richard Pini & Colleen Doran (A Distant Soil), Jo Duffy (Dreadstar, ElfQuest, Misfits, Star Wars), Nicola Cuti (E-Man), Bob Burden (Flaming Carrot), Peter Laird (Fugitoid, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Gerry Conway (Fury of Firestorm, Justice League of America), Dave Cockrum (Futurians), Steve Englehart (Green Lantern, Silver Surfer), John Ostrander (Grimjack, Starslayer), Pete Milligan (Johnny Nemo), Mike Grell (Jon Sable), William Messner-Loebs (Journey), Paul Levitz (Legion of Super-Heroes), Gilbert & Jaime Hernandez (Love and Rockets), Bob Rozakis ('Mazing Man), Dean Motter (Mister X), Alan Zelenetz (Moon Knight), Michael T. Gilbert (Mr. Monster), Max Allan Collins (Ms. Tree), Phil Foglio (Myth-Adventures), Peter Bagge (Neat Stuff), Arn Saba (Neil the Horse), Todd Klein (Omega Men), Louise Simonson (Power Pack), Dave Stevens (The Rocketeer Adventure Magazine), Tim Truman (Scout), Michael Saenz (Shatter), Elaine Lee (Starstruck), Alan Moore (Swamp Thing, Watchmen), Larry Marder (Tales of the Beanworld), Gil Kane (Tallus of the Wilderness Seas), Michael Carlin (The Thing, Transformers, X-Factor), Matt Howarth (Those Annoying Post Brothers), Scott McCloud(Zot!). Cover price $3.95.

Nexus cover by Steve Rude. Includes comments from Roy Thomas (All-Star Squadron), Robert Loren Fleming (Ambush Bug), Howard Chaykin (American Flagg!, The Shadow), Keith Giffen (Amethyst), Roger Stern (The Avengers, Infinity, Inc.), Dan Mishkin (Blue Devil), Dan Jurgens (Booster Gold), Jamie Delano (Captain Britain), Dave Sim (Cerebus the Aardvark), Bob Greenberger (Crisis on Captive Earth), Mark Evanier (Crossfire, Groo the Wanderer, The New DNAgents), Joshua Quagmire (Cutey Bunny), Frank Miller (Daredevil, Dark Knight, Elektra: Assassin), Andy Helfer (Deadman), Colleen Doran (A Distant Soil), Peter B. Gillis (Doctor Strange, The Eternals), Doug Moench (Electric Warrior, Lords of the Ultra-Realm), John Byrne (Fantastic Four, Incredible Hulk, Invisible Woman, Superman), Steve Moncuse (The Fish Police), Bob Burden (Flaming Carrot Comics & Stories), Gerry Conway (The Fury of Firestorm, Justice League of America), Dave Cockrum (The Futurians), Larry Hama (G.I. Joe), Steve Englehart (Green Lantern, Vision and the Scarlet Witch, West Coast Avengers), Tony Isabella (Hawkman), Denny O'Neil (Iron Man), Mike Grell (Jon Sable), William Messner-Loebs (Journey), Paul Levitz (Legion of Super-Heroes), Daniel Clowes (Lloyd Llewellyn), Matt Wagner (Mage), Alan Moore (Miracleman, Saga of the Swamp Thing), Dean Motter (Mister X), Marv Wolfman (New Teen Titans), Todd Klein (Omega Men), Mike W. Barr (The Outsiders), Tim Truman (Scout), Larry Marder (Tales of the Beanworld), Bob Budiansky (Transformers), Paul Kupperberg (Vigilante), Scott McCloud (Zot!) and others. Cover price $4.50.

Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. The Pike!, script by Steve Englehart, art by John Severin; Pagan resistance to Oliver Cromwell. Gold!, script by Ann Nocenti, art by Tony Salmons; Mayan resistance to Cortez. Ambrose A. Abernathy's Amazing Adventure Apparatus, script by Mike Carlin, art by Gerry Talaoc. Death Stroke, script by Louise Simonson, art by Steve Leialoha; Russian boy lost with dying Inuit man. 52 pgs. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Cover pencils by Bret Blevins, inks by Joe Chiodo. Too Long Lost, script by Steve Englehart, art by Paul Smith; French explorer lost in Africa. The Conquest of Kirurkan, script by Jim Owsley, pencils by Topham Hayes, inks by Al Williamson; Peasant resistance to Genghis Khan. Palm Sunday, script and art by Alan Weiss. My Heart Belongs to Betsy!, script by Eliot Brown (plot and co-script) and Ann Nocenti (co-script), art by Gerry Talaoc; Barnstorming in the early days of aviation. Mayan Warriors pinup by Carl Potts. Samurai Warriors pinup by Bill Sienkiewicz. Confederate Soldiers pinup by Mike Mignola. Medieval Knight and Barbarians pinup, pencils by Bret Blevins, inks by Al Williamson. Crime Noir pinup by Terry Austin. 52 pgs. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

This fanzine was published by Windy City Publications, and edited by George Breo It features comic book stories by then fan artists John Byrne, Dave Sim, Gene Day, and Frank Cirocco. The front cover is by John Byrne, and the back cover is by Russ Maheras. It also has an inside front cover pin-up by pro artist Nicola Cuti. Cover price $1.00.

"On the Trail of the Chameleon!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy meet for a date at the Midtown Museum to see its new exhibit of priceless paintings. And also at the museum is Gwen's father...who is in charge of security for the evening. So when the paintings are shockingly stolen, Captain Stacy gets blamed for the theft! Peter knows the trusted police captain would never do that. So who did? Ultimately, the web-slinger remembers the name of the Chameleon...and sets a trap for the master of disguise! However the Chameleon is crafty, and he eludes Spider-Man's trap -- until the faceless villain makes a very big mistake! Cameo appearances by Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, J. Jonah Jameson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: The wall-crawler previously encountered the Chameleon in Amazing Spider-Man (1st series) #15. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #61.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

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First appearance of the Kangaroo in "The Coming of the Kangaroo!" Plot by John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. The wondrous wall-crawler rushes to Penn Station to meet Aunt May -- who is returning to New York after her vacation in Florida. Following a quick change of clothes, Peter greets his aunt on the platform...and then observes a disturbance nearby! A large man from Australia leaps away from two federal marshals...and escapes into the streets! Peter can't pursue him right now, but he will tangle with the Kangaroo very soon! The super-villain from down under is looking for money, but he accidentally steals a vial of deadly bacteria instead. So when the web-slinger catches the Kangaroo, he must be very careful with his Australian adversary! Good luck mate! Origin of the Kangaroo. Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The Kangaroo returns in Amazing Spider-Man 126. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #62.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

"And Then Came Electro!" Plot by John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Marie Severin. Aunt May's nephew is running low on funds to attend Flash Thompson's farewell dinner. So the wall-crawler stops by the office of a major television network -- and offers to appear on the network's late night talk show! The TV executives eagerly accept the web-slinger's offer, and the news rapidly spreads across town. Later that night a large audience attends the show including: J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Captain Stacy, and Max Dillon. Uh-oh, that last name could be trouble! When the curtain rises, the show begins...in more ways than one! The Amazing Spider-Man vs. Electro! What a treat! Cameo appearances by Gwen Stacy, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Aunt May, and Anna Watson. (Notes: This issue features a classic Marie Severin cover. John Romita added inks to the cover. Marie Severin contributed pencils & inks to interior pages 14 & 15. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer J.M. DeMatteis. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #63.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

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First appearances of Richard Fisk and Vanessa Fisk in "The Schemer!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Cover by John Romita. A new crime boss bursts on the scene in New York City: The Schemer! And his one goal is to take over the Kingpin's criminal empire! Whoa, the Schemer is either very brave or very foolish to go head-to-head with the Kingpin of crime. Meanwhile, after giving Flash Thompson a send-off for his return trip to Vietnam; Peter and Gwen are almost hit by a truck -- while walking along the sidewalk! The web-slinger is enraged when he learns that the accident was caused by the Schemer's men. And he vows to make the novice villain pay! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Captain Stacy, Betty Brant, Harry Osborn, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #64. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 574,910; average paid circulation 372,352.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

"The Kingpin Strikes Back!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts), John Buscema (pencils), and Jim Mooney (inks). Cover by John Romita. The Kingpin has grown tired of sitting on the sidelines. So he prepares to strike back against the Schemer! But the Schemer beats the big crime boss to the punch and invades Wilson Fisk's palatial manor! Once inside he confronts the Kingpin...and then he sees Vanessa Fisk -- the Kingpin's wife! The tension in the room could be cut with a knife...until the web-slinger crashes thru the window! And as shown on the brilliant cover, the wall-crawler and the Kingpin wage war in the mansion...while the Schemer deftly slips away. Both Spider-Man and the Kingpin will be left empty-handed on this night. Cameo appearances by Captain Stacy and Gwen Stacy. (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #65.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

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"The Secret of the Schemer!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts), John Buscema (pencils), and Jim Mooney (inks). Cover by John Romita. The final showdown between the Kingpin and the Schemer is here! The Schemer is shaken after escaping from the Kingpin's mansion last issue. So the wall-crawler is able to follow him easily and capture him! And then in order to collect the reward money, Spider-Man takes the Schemer to the designated high-rise apartment. But it's all a trick by the top crime boss in New York City! The Schemer's days appear to be numbered...until he removes his mask. The Kingpin is shocked. Vanessa Fisk is overjoyed. And the web-slinger quietly exits stage left. What just happened? Origin of the Schemer. Cameo appearances by Captain Stacy and Gwen Stacy. (Notes: The Kingpin, Vanessa Fisk, and Richard Fisk appear next in Captain America (1st series) 145-148. They cross paths with the web-slinger again in Amazing Spider-Man 163. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #66.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

First appearance of the Black Widow's classic black costume in "Beware the Black Widow!" Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. Natasha Romanoff is ready to get back in the superhero game! But there are two things she must do first. One...design a new costume; and two...learn the secrets of the wondrous wall-crawler! So to that end the widow lays a trap for the web-slinger! Will the Amazing Spider-Man get caught in the web of the beautiful Black Widow? Retelling of the Black Widow's origin. Cameo appearances by Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, Aunt May, Anna Watson, and J. Jonah Jameson. Flashback cameos by Iron Man, Hawkeye, and the Red Guardian. (Notes: The Black Widow appears next in Amazing Adventures (1970 2nd series) #1. Spider-Man and the Black Widow meet again in Marvel Team-Up #57. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #67.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

"Unmasked at Last!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. Peter Parker has been feeling very sick in recent days...and he thinks he's losing his spider-powers. So Aunt May's nephew makes a very rash decision -- to reveal his secret identity at Gwen's birthday party! Captain Stacy, Mary Jane, Harry Osborn, and Gwen are stunned by Peter's confession! But Harry recalls that his best friend did something like this once before (way back in Amazing Spider-Man #12). The following day Peter realizes that he's committed a huge blunder. And he enlists the aid of Hobie Brown (aka the Prowler) to convince his friends -- that he's not really Spider-Man. Will Peter's risky gamble pay off? (Notes: The letters page includes letters from comics writer Doug Moench and comics artist Alan Kupperberg, respectively. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #68.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

"The Arms of Doctor Octopus!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by John Romita. The mechanical arms of Dr. Octopus are on display in the New York Museum of Natural Science! And since Doc Ock is in prison a thousand miles away, he is unable to mentally control his arms. Or so everyone thought. Oh no! When Otto Octavius' arms escape from the museum, the police and the wall-crawler attempt to corral them, but they cannot. Eventually, the arms make it all the way to the Midwest...and free their master! Dr. Octopus is back in business! The six-armed super-villain swiftly resumes his criminal ways by hijacking an airplane and holding it for ransom! And thus setting up a battle on the tarmac vs. your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by Gwen Stacy, Professor Miles Warren, J. Jonah Jameson, John Jameson, Betty Brant, Joe Robertson, and Captain Stacy. (Notes: The web-slinger previously clashed with Doc Ock in Amazing Spider-Man #56. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #69.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

"Doc Ock Lives!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita. Cover by John Romita. After the wild battle at Kennedy Airport last issue, the Daily Bugle publishes a headline stating that Dr. Octopus died in the plane crash. But Peter Parker doesn't believe it! And a while later at the Big Apple's main power plant, the web-slinger's worst fear is confirmed: Doc Ock lives! So the amazing one swings into action for a fantastic (and brilliantly drawn) free-for-all against Doc Ock! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Randy Robertson. (Notes: This issue features Gil Kane's first artwork on the Amazing Spider-Man title. This three-part story was reprinted in 2000 in Spider-Man The Death of Captain Stacy #1; and again in 2004 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man The Death of Captain Stacy.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

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Death of Captain Stacy in "And Death Shall Come!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. It's the third and final showdown between Doctor Octopus and the Amazing Spider-Man...in just as many days! However this time the wall-crawler has a special surprise for Doc Ock -- that might foul up his control of his mechanical arms! When the web-slinger and Dr. Octopus meet again in a rooftop clash, a crowd gathers below. Tragically, Doc Ock knocks the chimney off the roof...and it falls toward a young boy! However in heroic fashion, Captain Stacy saves the boy, but at a terrible cost to himself. Spider-Man rushes to help Gwen's father, but Captain Stacy's fate has been sealed. A sorrowful ending for all. Cameo appearances by Gwen Stacy and Harry Osborn. (Notes: This Lee-Kane-Romita masterpiece was reprinted in Marvel Tales #71. The Spider-Man Death & Destiny (2000) limited series (by Lee Weeks) expands upon the aftermath of Captain Stacy's death.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.