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Comic books 1970-1985

  • Issue #7
    Baby Snoots (1970 Whitman) 7

    Whitman edition. Cover by John Costanza (?). "One Froggy Day"; Baby and Uptite believe that Wacky Witch has turned Papa into a frog. "Meanie Genie"; Uptite and his cousin Packy find their uncle Sinbad trapped in a bottle and the three go after the genie who put him there. page Keys of Knowledge filler "The Chimpanzee"; 1 page "Elefink Jokes" filler. "The Big Blow"; No one knows what to do about Baby's horrible trumpet playing. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #8
    Baby Snoots (1970 Whitman) 8

    Whitman edition Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #9
    Baby Snoots (1970 Whitman) 9

    Whitman edition. Gold Key edition Number/Month on Cover: None Listed. "The Golden Elefink"; Two crooks take Papa Dear and Baby Snoots on an expedition to the lost city of Pachydermia. Disneykin play characters ad. One-page text feature "Elefink Jokes." "The Refuge"; Cousin Batty moves in with Uptite Mouse when his home is threatened with demolition. Spiro Agnew watch ad. "A Day at the Races"; Baby Snoots meets an alien kid and they go racing. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #10
    Baby Snoots (1970 Whitman) 10

    Whitman edition. "Hold That Dragon"; Papa Dear is sent a dragon suit and an invitation to a costume ball; Before he arrives a real dragon goes to the ball and robs everyone; When Papa Dear, Mama Dear, Baby Snoots and Uptite Mouse arrive dressed up as a dragon Papa Dear and Mama Dear are thrown in jail while Baby Snoots and Uptite Mouse escape; They trick the dragon into going back to the castle where they put out his fire and Papa Dear and Mama Dear are let out of prison. One-page text feature "Elefink Jokes." Stop "That Swap"; Uptite Mouse finds out that his cousin Packy (a trade rat) left a bottle cap in trade for an antique watch; When he tries to return it because he doesn't think the trade is fair it turns out that the antique dealer loves Cousin Packy's stuff and trades him some valuable antiques. "Wish Upon a Witch"; Baby Snoots wishes that he could fly so Wacky Witch gives him bat wings; He is then captured by a dog catcher who tries to sell him to the zoo. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #12
    Baby Snoots (1970 Whitman) 12

    Whitman edition Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #13
    Baby Snoots (1970 Whitman) 13

    Whitman edition Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #14
    Baby Snoots (1970 Whitman) 14

    Whitman edition. Cover by John Costanza (?). "The Golden Dewdrops"; Baby and Uptite go into space when they get caught up in an old prospector's quest to recover the golden dewdrops he left behind on the second moon of Jupiter. "The Terrible Tiger"; Uptite has a crush on a pretty animal tamer at the circus but then he has to recapture an escaped tiger. "No Time for Napping"; The elephant family goes south for vacation, but Baby and Uptite get themselves in trouble because they don't want to observe the local custom of the siesta. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #16
    Baby Snoots (1970 Whitman) 16

    Whitman edition. Last 20-cent cover price. Cover by John Costanza (?). "His Royal Snootiness"; Baby Snoots's family goes to visit their royal relative, King Flab, but two crooks are out to steal the crown jewels at the same time. "Toll for a Troll"; Uptite's ancestor has to outsmart a troll who has taken over a toll bridge. "Back to Nature"; When Mama Dear blows all the fuses at home, Papa takes the family out to the forest to find dinner in the wild. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #17
    Baby Snoots (1970 Whitman) 17

    Whitman edition. First 25-cent cover price. Cover by John Costanza (?). "The Rajah's Panther"; Papa receives a treasure map in the mail but it's a trick to distract a hungry panther so that Sneaky Dan can get the treasure for himself. "Substitute Genie"; Uptite frees a genie from a bottle but the genie then traps Uptite in the bottle. "Surprise Package"; The mailman mixes up two addresses and Baby Snoots receives the invisibility spray that Professor Sneaky badly wants. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #18
    Baby Snoots (1970 Whitman) 18

    Whitman edition. Cover by John Costanza (?). "Jinxed Journey"; Baby does a good deed that results in his getting shipwrecked on a remote island with his dad and Uptite. "Nutty Magic"; Baby and Uptite are captured by a man who wants them to be the official tasters for his peanut company. "The Awful Ogre"; Uptite is transported into a book of fairy tales where he is enlisted by Puss-in-Boots to help trick a king. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #21
    Baby Snoots (1970 Whitman) 21

    Whitman edition Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Babycakes SC (1984 A Harper & Row Novel) 1-1ST

    1st printing. By Armistead Maupin. When an ordinary househusband and his ambitious wife decide to start a family, they discover there's more to making a baby then meets the eye. Unexpected help arrives in the form of a British monarch, a grieving gay neighbor, and an international ring of mail-order brides. From the Upper Crustaceans of San Francisco to the leather bars of London, Armistead Maupin takes you on a heartfelt romp celebrating the fundamental absurdities of modern romance. Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 9-in., 220 pages, Text Only. Cover price $9.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Backstage at the Strips SC (1975) 1-1ST

    1st printing. By Mori Walker. The creator of Beetle Bailey takes a look at the rich history of the newspaper strip and the talented people that do them. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 312 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

  • Issue #1
    Badge (1981) 1

    Fall 1981 (though dated June on cover). Two comic stories by David Spurlock, plus an introduction by Frank Kelly Freas. 8-3/8 in. x 11-in.; black and white; 24 pages on white paper; card-stock covers. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #1
    Badger (1983 1st Series Capital/First) 1

    Script by Mike Baron, Art By Jeffrey Butler, cover by Steve Rude and Jeffrey Butler. You are about to enter a world where logic and rationale are abstract concepts and the search for "Larry" is neverending! Join Norbert Sykes, aka the Badger, Ham, a displaced 5th century weather wizard, and Daisy Fields, a perfectly normal therapist, as they right the wrongs of society and try to figure out just who it is that's insane. In this issue: Precipitation! An origin story like no other. We are first introduced to Ham as he slays a young boy to further his domination of the countrysided in 5th century England. Flash forward 15 centuries to a mental health facility where the Badger has been confined for beating up a group of teenage boys who were brutally murdering ducks. Here is where our protagonists meet. After Ham arranges for Norbert to be released, he himself escapes and they both move in with Daisy to use her house as their headquarters. Will Norbert discover Ham's sordid, evil past and attempt to stop his evil schemes or will the Badger simply go "loopy" and terrorize the city? Find out! Cover price $1.75.

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    $18 BADGER#1 VF/NM 1983 CAPITAL COMICS
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  • Issue #2
    Badger (1983 1st Series Capital/First) 2

    The Badger, Ham and Ms. Fields get a new place to live in and while there Ham does some experiments which bring in some powerful guests in "Ham's New Broom." Script by Mike Baron and art by Rick Burchett & Jeffrey Butler. Issue also has "The Badger's Tale – A Groaner" with script by Mike Baron and art by Rick Burchett & Jeffrey Butler and "The Gadger's Tale – A Conversation" with script by Jeffrey Butler & Mike Baron and art by Charles Truog. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #3
    Badger (1983 1st Series Capital/First) 3

    Steve Rude coverSorcery might be involved with a religious leader's crusade against comic books and the Badger and company investigate in "The Day the Comics Fell." Script by Mike Baron and art by Rick Burchett & Dennis Wolf. Issue also has Ham in "Where in Hell Ham Came From" with art by Jeffrey Butler and a Badger character profile page. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #4
    Badger (1983 1st Series Capital/First) 4

    The Badger goes to a dogfight, makes a bet and from there ends up in all kinds of troublesome and dangerous situations in "Dogfight." Script by Mike Baron and art by Jeffrey Butler. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #5
    Badger (1983 1st Series Capital/First) 5

    Now back in Wisconsin, the Badger and company get involved in a crusade to save an ancient oak tree in an untitled story. Script by Mike Baron and art by Bill Reinhold & Jeff Dee. First issue published by First Comics. Cover price $1.75.

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    $5 Badger #5 NM 9.4 1985 Jeff Butler Cover

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  • Issue #6
    Badger (1983 1st Series Capital/First) 6

    Having lost the battle to save an ancient tree, the Badger and company travel to San Diego to confront the wealthy developer responsible for the deed and that leads them into more trouble in "Surfin' USA." Script by Mike Baron and art by Bill Reinhold & Jeff Dee. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #7
    Badger (1983 1st Series Capital/First) 7

    After suffering a breakdown when he couldn't save his mother, the Badger is in bad shape and everyone tries to help him in "Breakdown on the Road to Happiness." Script by Mike Baron and art by Bill Reinhold & Jeff Dee. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #8
    Badger (1983 1st Series Capital/First) 8

    Ham and Daisy try to help the Badger who is in a mental facility and not in the best of shape in "In a Coma, In Nakoma." Script by Mike Baron and art by Bill Reinhold & Jeff Dee & Sam De La Rosa. Issue also has a one-page text feature on "Collecting Dust: A Guide to Preserving Comic Books – Part 2" by Charles Meyerson. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #1
    Balder the Brave (1985 Marvel) 1
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4138398008
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #4349941020
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    Cover art by Walt Simonson. The Sword of Frey, script by Walt Simonson, art by Sal Buscema; Balder leaves Karnilla to join Thor in battle with Hel. Story continued in Thor #360-362. Bullpen Bulletins by Bob Layton and Jim Shooter. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

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  • Issue #1
    Balder the Brave (1985 Marvel) Canadian Price Variant 1

    Canadian edition with $1.00 cover price. Cover art by Walt Simonson. The Sword of Frey, script by Walt Simonson, art by Sal Buscema; Balder leaves Karnilla to join Thor in battle with Hel. Story continued in Thor #360-362. Bullpen Bulletins by Bob Layton and Jim Shooter. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #1
    Balik (1976) 1
    Published Jun 1976 by Fanzine.

    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.

  • Issue #2
    Balik (1976) 2
    Published 1976 (est.) by Fanzine.
    • Light staple rust.

    Sword and sandal comic book stories and art by Clifford Bird. Stephen Fabian cover. Limited to 550 copies. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white.

  • Issue #1B
    Balloon Vendor (1971) 1B
    • Staple rust.

    2nd Printing-Matte Cover Version. Fred Schrier cover and interior pencils. Dave Sheridan 4 page story. Note: The 1st printing has a glossy cover stock and the 2nd printing has a matte cover stock; 28 pages; b&w; mature. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #1
    Bambi (1984 Whitman) 1
    Published 1984 by Whitman.

    BAMBI (WHITMAN EDITION) #1. Number/Month on Cover: 90087, No Month Listed. Cover by Larry Mayer. Super Goof ad. "Bambi," script by Chase Craig, art by Morris Gollub; A young deer grows up in the forest and has animal friends, including a rabbit and a skunk. Reprint of the comic adaptation of the classic Walt Disney animated movie "Bambi." Daffy Duck ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #1
    Banana Splits (1969) 1
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    Photo cover. Comic book adventures of the Banana Splits, Fleegle, Bingo, Drooper, and Snorky, from the Saturday morning show "The Banana Splits Adventure Hour which aired from 1968 to 1970. The Banana Splits in "Mad Mad Movers," "Plumber's Friends," "To The Rescue," and "Fun and Feuds." No story/art credits given. Cover price $0.15.

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    $50 THE BANANA SPLITS COMIC BOOK ISSUE ONE #1 1969

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  • Issue #5
    Banana Splits (1969) 5

    Photo cover. Comic book adventures of the Banana Splits, Fleegle, Bingo, Drooper, and Snorky, from the Saturday morning show "The Banana Splits Adventure Hour which aired from 1968 to 1970. The Banana Splits in "Volcano Island," "The Search for Auntie Freeze," and "The Astronuts." Issue also has Gold Key Comics Club News. No story/art credits given. No. on cover: 10238-101 January. Cover price $0.15.

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    $79 BANANA SPLITS #5 (1971) Hanna Barbera, Gold Key VF/NM

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  • Issue #1
    Bananaman Summer Special (1984 Thompson) 1
  • Issue #2
    Bananas (1975) 2
    Published 1975 (est.) by Atlas.

    Issue #2. Stevie Wonder, Abbott and Costello, Cars of the Fifties, Mary Tyler Moore, Frankenstein, Gahan Wilson cartoon reprinted from Playboy, Dr. Demento, Superheroes convention by Jerry DeFuccio and Al Jaffee. 8 1/2-in. x 11--in., 38 pages, full color.

  • Issue #33
    Bananas (1975) 33
    Published 1975 (est.) by Atlas.
  • Issue #34
    Bananas (1975) 34
    Published 1975 (est.) by Atlas.

    Teen Celeb Magazine for sale through "Scholastic" at school. Featured articles on popular celebrities, pin-ups, centerfold posters, comic strips, jokes, and more. John Belushi, Elvis Presley, and Mork & Mindy photo cover. Mork and Mindy comic strip parody, articles on Captain Marvel vs. Superman & Rock and Roll tragedies, Fleetwood Mac Poster insert. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 40 pages, PC/PB&W.

  • Issue #36
    Bananas (1975) 36
    Published 1975 (est.) by Atlas.
  • Issue #38
    Bananas (1975) 38
    Published 1975 (est.) by Atlas.
  • Issue #47
    Bananas (1975) 47
    Published 1981 by Atlas.

    Issue #47 - 1981. Featuring a four-page comic story illustrated by Stephen Bissette. Plus a three-page comic story produced by the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon Art with art again by Stephen Bissette. Doctor Duck one-page comic by Howard Cruse. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 80 pages, full color.

  • Issue #48
    Bananas (1975) 48
    Published 1975 (est.) by Atlas.
  • Issue #49
    Bananas (1975) 49
    Published 1975 (est.) by Atlas.

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  • Issue #50
    Bananas (1975) 50
    Published 1975 (est.) by Atlas.
  • Issue #51
    Bananas (1975) 51
    Published 1975 (est.) by Atlas.
  • Issue #52
    Bananas (1975) 52
    Published 1975 (est.) by Atlas.
  • Issue #54
    Bananas (1975) 54
    Published 1975 (est.) by Atlas.
  • Issue #57
    Bananas (1975) 57
    Published 1975 (est.) by Atlas.
  • Issue #58
    Bananas (1975) 58
    Published 1975 (est.) by Atlas.
  • Issue #59
    Bananas (1975) 59
    Published 1975 (est.) by Atlas.

    Teen Celeb Magazine for sale through "Scholastic" at school. Featured articles on popular celebrities, pin-ups, centerfold posters, comic strips, jokes, and more. Rocky cover by Sam Viviano. Comic strips by Chip Lovitt, Suzanne Lord, Jane Samuels, Bryan Hendrix, Bill Basso, Alyse Newman, and B.K. Taylor. Movie Sequels by Jovial Bob Stine & Sam Viviano. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 40 pages, PC/PB&W.

  • Issue #61
    Bananas (1975) 61
    Published 1975 (est.) by Atlas.
  • Vol. 14 #1
    Bandwagon (1957 Circus Historical Society) Magazine Vol. 14 #1

    Vol. 14, No. 1. January/February 1970. Magazine dedicated to circus history. 8" x 10.5". 24 pages. Black and white.

  • Issue #16
    Bantha Tracks (1978) 16

    8 pages. Carrie Fisher interview. Jedi pre-production art. Star Wars 5th birthday.

  • Issue #17
    Bantha Tracks (1978) 17

    8 pages. Interview with Star Wars sound editor Ben Burtt. Return of the Jedi preduction report on Admiral Ackbar.