Comic books 1970-1985

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35 Cent Variant Edition with limited distribution. John Byrne art; Ghost Rider Cover price $0.35.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Shadow from the Stars!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Hawkeye, Goliath (Bill Foster), Darkstar, and Two-Gun Kid. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Hall and B. Patterson. Cover by Gil Kane and Bob Layton. When the Champions' air-cruiser careens out of control only the power of Goliath can save them. Meanwhile in the Arizona desert, Ghost Rider, ex-Avenger Hawkeye, and the Wild West hero, the Two-Gun Kid, discover an impending danger that they'll need the Champions alive to help them stop. Cover price $0.30.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Did Someone Say the Stranger?!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Goliath (Bill Foster) and Darkstar. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by John Byrne and Bob Layton. Cover by John Byrne. Goliath is doing all he can to keep the armored Stilt Man from getting his hands on a box that contains unimaginable power. Luckily for him, the Champions have just arrived on the scene. However, things go from bad to worse when the enigmatic Strange appears with tidings of doom! NOTE: Goliath and Stilt Man's battle is a carry over from the pages of Black Goliath (1976) #4 - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.30.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Doom that went on Forever!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Goliath (Bill Foster) and Darkstar. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by John Byrne and Bob Layton. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Al Milgrom. While Hercules, Angel, Black Widow, and Ghost Rider fight for their lives against the Possessor, an immortal Elder of the Universe (last seen battling Thor and Hercules in Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #235), and his demon hordes, Ice Man, Darkstar, Goliath, and the enigmatic Strange use all their strength and courage to save the universe from total destruction. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant."The Creature called Swarm!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by John Byrne and Mike Esposito. Introducing the menace of Swarm (1st appearance)! Can the Champions hope to defeat a fiend who can control the stings of millions of bees? What is this mysterious villain after, and what does it mean for the future of mankind? Meanwhile, Hercules and Ice Man are attacked by the Champions' headquarter's own defenses? Plus, the team says goodbye to one of their own. NOTE: Swarm made a memorable appearance in the "Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends" Saturday morning cartoon a few years after the release of this issue. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Death Drone!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Darkstar. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by John Byrne and Mike Esposito. Can even the Champions hope to defeat the insect menace of Swarm, Lord of the Killer-Bees?! If they can't, mankind is doomed! Plus, who is responsible for the heroes' own headquarters unprovoked attacks? Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Death Drone!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Incredible Hulk, Beast, Magneto, Darkstar, and Doctor Doom. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Hall and Mike Esposito. Story continued from Super-Villain Team-Up #14. The nefarious Doctor Doom is on the verge of world domination, and only the Master of Magnetism possesses the power to stop him. But first he'll have to get past the misinformed Champions to do it. Get ready to root for the villain! Plus, don't miss the earthshaking throw down between the Lion of Olympus, Hercules, and the Incredible Hulk! Story continues in Super-Villain Team-Up #15. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Final Issue. "Death Drone!" Guest-starring Darkstar. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and John Byrne. Cover by Ernie Chan. The Champions are challenged by the mutant hunting Sentinel robots. And if that wasn't bad enough, the Vanisher and his Brotherhood of Evil Mutants wait in the shadows to destroy which ever side wins. Cover price $0.35.

UK Edition. Story by Tony Isabella. Art by Don Heck and Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Dan Adkins. "The World Still needs the Champions!" Part 1 of 3. Courage made them heroes - Fate made them Champions! Can a former super-spy, two mutants, a demi-god, and a demon carry on in the tradition of the mighty Avengers and Fantastic Four? Black Widow, Ice Man, Angel, Hercules, and Ghost Rider must unite to defend the Olympic goddess, Venus, from the evil machinations of Pluto, Lord of the Underworld, Ares, God of War, and Hyppolyta, Queen of the Amazons. 6''x10'', Full color, 32 pages.

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UK Edition. "Whom the Gods would Join...!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Tony Isabella. Art by Don Heck and John Tartag. The newly formed Champions - Hercules, Black Widow, Ice Man, Angel, and Ghost Rider - venture to Mount Olympus to face the might of Pluto, Ares, and Hypolyta! Can even the combined might of these heroes defeat such an alliance of Olympic might, especially when Zeus, king of the Olympic gods, is powerless to help them?

UK Edition, exact copy of the US Edition. "Assault on Olympus!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Tony Isabella and Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Dan Adkins. The Champions have failed...Hercules and Venus are at the mercy of evil Pluto's malevolent machinations. Can Black Widow, Angel, Ice Man, and Ghost Rider regroup in time and find away to save their friends? NOTE: Letters page begins and includes a Marvel Value Stamp (series B # 29). Rich Buckler cover pencils, Dan Adkins cover inks.

UK Edition. "Murder at Malibu!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. It's mutant skill and hellfire versus Olympian strength as the Champions' most powerful member, Hercules, turns against the group. Who could have done this to the scion of Zeus, and why?

UK Edition. "The Economy is so Bad That...!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Tony Isabella. Art by Don Heck and John Tartag. A down on his luck inventor constructs a suit of armor whose power rivals that of the Invincible Iron Man. Can even the Champions of Los Angeles hope to defeat the power of Rampage?!

UK Edition. "Mad Dogs and Business Men!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Tony Isabella. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Jack Kirby. Rampage has single-handedly dismantled the Champions. If Black Widow, Hercules, Angel, and Ice Man can't learn how to fight as a team quick, their careers as Los Angeles' Champions might be over before it begins.

UK Edition. "The Man Who created the Black Widow!" Part 1 of 4. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. The Black Widow and Ivan's pasts catch up to them as the Soviet Union has sent their most dangerous agents - the savage Griffin and mysterious Darkstar (1st appearance) - to retrieve the defectors. As if that wasn't bad enough, an even more dangerous adversary waits in the wings. Plus in this very issue, meet the man who created the Black Widow.

UK Edition. "Divide and Conquer!" Part 2 of 4. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Hall and B. Patterson. Cover by Gil Kane. The Black Widow has been taken captive by the Soviets. The rest of the Champions set out to rescue their friend, but can even Hercules, Angel, Ice Man, and Ghost Rider stand against the power of the indomitable Titanium Man, the savage Griffin, the always dangerous Crimson Dynamo, and the mysterious Darkstar? Plus, what secret does the new Crimson Dynamo reveal, and what does it have to do with Natasha's partner, Ivan Petrovitch? Meanwhile, Ghost Rider races against the clock to save the life of...an enemy?!

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UK Edition, exact copy of the US Edition. "The Battle of Los Angeles!" Part 3 of 4. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Hall and Bob Layton. Cover by Gil Kane. The Champions go public, but the festivities are cut short by the sudden and brutal attack of the new Crimson Dynamo, Griffin, and the always dangerous Titanium Man!

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UK Edition, exact copy of the US Edition. "The Battle of Los Angeles!" Part 4 of 4. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Hall and Bob Layton. Cover by Gil Kane. The Champions go public, but the festivities are cut short by the sudden and brutal attack of the new Crimson Dynamo, Griffin, and the always dangerous Titanium Man!

UK Edition, exact copy of the US Edition. "The Shadow from the Stars". Story by Bill Mantlo. Art byJohn Byrne, Bob Layton, and D. Warfield. Cover by Gil Kane. Guest starring Black Goliath! cover price 10p.

UK Edition, "Did Someone Say the Stranger?!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Goliath (Bill Foster) and Darkstar. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by John Byrne and Bob Layton. Cover by John Byrne. Goliath is doing all he can to keep the armored Stilt Man from getting his hands on a box that contains unimaginable power. Luckily for him, the Champions have just arrived on the scene. However, things go from bad to worse when the enigmatic Stranger appears with tidings of doom!

1st printing. Edited by Bruce Harlick. Cover and interior art by Mark Williams. Supplement to Champions: The SUPER Role-Playing Game. Softcover, 8 1/2- x 11-in., 80 pages, B&W.

1st printing. Edited by Steve Peterson. Cover and interior art by Mark Williams. Supplement to Champions: The SUPER Role-Playing Game. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2- x 11-in., 80 pages, B&W.

A Marvel Special. By Tim Quinn & Dicky Howett. A Marvel Summer Special. Cover price 60p. 48 pages, B&W.

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One-shot magazine chronicling the films and career of Charles Chaplin. 8.5" x 11", 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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Tabloid newspaper comic strip reprints: Tarzan (Russ Manning), Wonder Woman, Buz Sawyer (Roy Crane), On Stage (Leonard Starr), Modesty Blaise (Romero), Popeye (E.C. Segar), Terry and the Pirates (Milton Caniff), Gordo, Little Orphan Annie (Harold Gray), and Johnny Hazard (Frank Robbins). Text story, "The Flame Horror" by Lester Dent. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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Tabloid newspaper comic strip reprints: Tarzan (Russ Manning), Wonder Woman, Buz Sawyer (Roy Crane), On Stage (Leonard Starr), Modesty Blaise (Romero), Popeye (E.C. Segar), Terry and the Pirates (Milton Caniff), Gordo, Little Orphan Annie (Harold Gray), and Johnny Hazard (Frank Robbins). Text story, "The Flame Horror" by Lester Dent. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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Tabloid newspaper comic strip reprints: Tarzan (Russ Manning), Wonder Woman, Buz Sawyer (Roy Crane), Alley Oop (V.T. Hamlin), On Stage (Leonard Starr), Modesty Blaise (Romero), Popeye (E.C. Segar), Terry and the Pirates (Milton Caniff), Gordo (Gus Arriola), Little Orphan Annie (Harold Gray), and Johnny Hazard (Frank Robbins). Text story, "The Flame Horror" by Lester Dent. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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Tabloid newspaper comic strip reprints: Tarzan (Russ Manning), Wonder Woman, Buz Sawyer (Roy Crane), Alley Oop (V.T. Hamlin), On Stage (Leonard Starr), Modesty Blaise (Romero), Popeye (E.C. Segar), Terry and the Pirates (Milton Caniff), Gordo, Little Orphan Annie (Harold Gray), and Johnny Hazard (Frank Robbins). Text story, "The Flame Horror" by Lester Dent. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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Tabloid newspaper comic strip reprints: Wonder Woman, Buz Sawyer (Roy Crane), Alley Oop (V.T. Hamlin), On Stage (Leonard Starr), Modesty Blaise (Romero), Popeye (E.C. Segar), Terry and the Pirates (Milton Caniff), Gordo, Little Orphan Annie (Harold Gray), and Johnny Hazard (Frank Robbins). Plus two original strips: Spicy Third Reich Stories & Todd Steele's World. Black and white; 40 pages. Cover price $2.00.

Tabloid newspaper comic strip reprints: Wonder Woman, Buz Sawyer (Roy Crane), Alley Oop (V.T. Hamlin), On Stage (Leonard Starr), Modesty Blaise (Romero), Popeye (E.C. Segar), Terry and the Pirates (Milton Caniff), Gordo, Little Orphan Annie (Harold Gray), and Johnny Hazard (Frank Robbins). Plus four new strips: Gani the Leopard, Connie, Patsy and Oaky Doaks. Black and white; 56 pages. Cover price $2.50.

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1st printing. By David Longest. A comperhesive catalog and price guide for toys and collectibles. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 184 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. Contains over 600 pictures, 2500 words defined, and 50 U.S. state maps. Hardcover,8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, Full color. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in.

1st printing. By Charles M. Schulz. Over 580 pictures in full color. 2400 words defined based on The Rainbow Dictionary. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 400 pages, full color.

2nd and later printing. By Charles M. Schulz. Over 580 pictures in full color. 2400 words defined based on The Rainbow Dictionary. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 400 pages, full color.

1st printing. Based on the Charles M. Schulz Characters. Designed by Terry Flanagan. Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the gang star in this funny mini-storybooks based on The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show! Softcover, 5-in. x 5-in., 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.25.

1972 Charlie Brown View-Master Stereo Picture reels. Must contain original packaging, 3 View-Master reels and story booklet, "Charlie Brown's Summer Fun" meant to be enjoyed along with the stereo pictures. Booklet measures 4-in. x 4-in. 16 pages, full color.

1st printing. By Charles M. Schulz and R. Smith Kiliper. For the first time, Charles Schulz tells what he really thinks about Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Woodstock, Linus, Peppermint Patty - and all the other members of the Peanuts gang. And here, the man behind the most famous, best-loved comic strip in history tells us how it all began. Lavishly illustrated with cartoon gems that have made Peanuts #1 in our hearts. And photographs, from the author's personal scrapbook of CHARLIE BROWN, SNOOPY AND ME. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

1st printing. By Charles M. Schulz and R. Smith Kiliper. For the first time, Charles Schulz tells what he really thinks about Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Woodstock, Linus, Peppermint Patty - and all the other members of the Peanuts gang. And here, the man behind the most famous, best-loved comic strip in history tells us how it all began. Lavishly illustrated with cartoon gems that have made Peanuts #1 in our hearts. And photographs, from the author's personal scrapbook of CHARLIE BROWN, SNOOPY AND ME. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

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November 1973 Volume 1 No 1. Cover by Bill Edwards. Charlie Chan short novel "Walk Softly, Strangler" by Robert Hart Davis. Novelette "Death on Deck" by Jim Duke. Short stories by Robert W. Alexander, Andrew Bogen, Bill Pronzini, Pauline C. Smith, George Antovich, & Lawrence Treat. A few interior illustrations. Digest format, 5.25-in. x 7.5-in., 160 p, B&W. Cover price $0.75.

February 1974 (January inside) Volume 1 No 2. Cover by Bill Edwards. Charlie Chan short novel "Silent Corpse" by Robert Hart Davis. Novelette "And the Beast Was Marked" by Hal Ellson. Short stories by John Lutz, James P. Cody, Henry Slesar, Lawrence Treat, M. G. Ogan, & Edward D. Hoch. A few interior illustrations. Digest format, 5.25-in. x 7.5-in., 160 p, B&W. Cover price $0.75.

May 1974 Volume 1 No 3. Cover by Bill Edwards. Charlie Chan short novel "The Temple of the Golden Horde" by Robert Hart Davis. Novelette "Cop on the Run" by David Mazroff. Short stories by John Lutz, James Holding, Syd Hoff, Jack Foxx, Evelyn Payne, & Herbert Harris. A few interior illustrations. Digest format, 5.25-in. x 7.5-in., 160 p, B&W. Cover price $0.75.

August 1974 Volume 1 No 4. Cover by Bill Edwards? Charlie Chan short novel "The Pawns of Death" by Robert Hart Davis. Two novelettes "Turn and Turn About" by Francis Clifford and "Murder Candidate" by M. G. Ogan. Short stories by Al Nussbaum, Ronald Anthony Cross, Gary Brandner, Clarence Alva Powell, and Pauline C. Smith. A few interior illustrations. Digest format, 5.25-in. x 7.5-in., 160 p, B&W. Cover price $0.75.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Stories, art and cover by Alfred Andriola. In the years before the Internet, Pacific Comics Club collects classic comic strips in a high-quality format for fans. This issue collects the Sunday Charlie Chan strip from March 2, 1940 to May 31, 1942 (the end of the strip).  A mystery man called The Hawk targets a baseball pitcher to ruin the fortunes of the Centropolis Dolphins; Charlie teaches his son Lee (and the reader) techniques of police work and crime detection; and an odd strip (but representative of its times) in which Charlie proves Hitler is the Antichrist using numerology. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 12-in. x 8-in., 124 pages, B&W.

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36 Pages

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Written by Grant Fausey, art by Duane Gordner and Lynn Avery. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.70.