Comic books May 1968

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May 2, 1968. Reed Crandall art ("Escape From the Arctic Ice Trap"; 6 pages). Cover price $0.10.

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Jeff Jones cover and portfolio. Short Robert E. Howard fiction (sketches). Poul Anderson's Broken Sword comic adap;tation by Tom Reamy and George Barr. Also column by Andrew J. Offutt, article by Phyllis Eisenstein, and more. 8.25-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 40 pages on white paper with cardstock covers. Cover price $0.75.

1969 - 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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Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $230.00 View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Cream to off white Witnessed Signature: Roy Thomas on 7/1/2023. Label #24-078697A-025 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Add to cart CBCS 6.5 $123.49 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Off white Label #19-4941400-174 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

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First silver age appearance of the golden age Red Raven in "Red Raven, Red Raven..." Plot by Roy Thomas. Script by Gary Friedrich. Art by Don Heck (layouts), Werner Roth (pencils), and John Tartaglione (inks). Cover by Don Heck (pencils) and John Tartaglione (inks) with Marie Severin (alterations). The Uncanny X-Men have gone down to defeat at the hands of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! But auspiciously for the young mutants, Quicksilver convinces Magneto to spare their lives and keep Professor X's charges as prisoners instead! While in captivity the resourceful Angel escapes from his cage! Warren wants to free his friends next; however, Cyclops tells him to leave now and fly to Avengers Mansion! Angel starts flying east where he unbelievably runs into Sky-Island - the home of Red Raven and the bird-people! Wow, what a blast from the past! Is Red Raven going to help Angel or harm him? Appearances by the Scarlet Witch and Toad. Second story: "The Iceman Cometh!" Script by Gary Friedrich. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by John Verpoorten. This five-page story presents the origin of Iceman (aka Bobby Drake). Cameo appearances by Professor X and Cyclops. (Notes: Red Raven previously appeared in Red Raven Comics (1940) #1. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Keith Giffen. This story was reprinted in Uncanny X-Men #92.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

UK edition. Identical to US edition. First silver age appearance of the golden age Red Raven in "Red Raven, Red Raven..." Plot by Roy Thomas. Script by Gary Friedrich. Art by Don Heck (layouts), Werner Roth (pencils), and John Tartaglione (inks). Cover by Don Heck (pencils) and John Tartaglione (inks) with Marie Severin (alterations). The Uncanny X-Men have gone down to defeat at the hands of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! But auspiciously for the young mutants, Quicksilver convinces Magneto to spare their lives and keep Professor X's charges as prisoners instead! While in captivity the resourceful Angel escapes from his cage! Warren wants to free his friends next; however, Cyclops tells him to leave now and fly to Avengers Mansion! Angel starts flying east where he unbelievably runs into Sky-Island - the home of Red Raven and the bird-people! Wow, what a blast from the past! Is Red Raven going to help Angel or harm him? Appearances by the Scarlet Witch and Toad. Second story: "The Iceman Cometh!" Script by Gary Friedrich. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by John Verpoorten. This five-page story presents the origin of Iceman (aka Bobby Drake). Cameo appearances by Professor X and Cyclops. (Notes: Red Raven previously appeared in Red Raven Comics (1940) #1. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Keith Giffen. This story was reprinted in Uncanny X-Men #92.) 32 pages.

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Cover pencils by Howard Purcell, inks by Jack Abel. The Doorway Into Time starring Johnny Peril, pencils by Howard Purcell, inks by George Roussos; a man in strange clothing tells a story of going through pillars that are a doorway through time. Probability Zero, script by Sid Gerson, pencils by Frank Giacoia, inks by Sy Barry. Roehmer's Revenge, script by Carl Wessler, art by George Roussos. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

1969 - A Fleetway Annual! Includes comic stories, prose, articles, and word puzzles. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 126 pages, PC/PB&W.

12¢ Edition. Comic book version of the 1960s Irwin Allen TV series about the adventures of the crew of the submarine Seaview. Painted cover art. Submarine Cities article. "The Emperor of the Oceans," art by Alberto Giolitti; The sea creatures declare war on mankind—and make Seaview the prime target for all-out assault. Caesarea...City Beneath the Sea article. "Prisoners of the Jelly Planet," script by Dick Wood, art by Nevio Zeccara. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

15¢ Variant Edition. Comic book version of the 1960s Irwin Allen TV series about the adventures of the crew of the submarine Seaview. Painted cover art. Submarine Cities article. "The Emperor of the Oceans," art by Alberto Giolitti; The sea creatures declare war on mankind—and make Seaview the prime target for all-out assault. Caesarea...City Beneath the Sea article. "Prisoners of the Jelly Planet," script by Dick Wood, art by Nevio Zeccara. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover by Carl Barks. Stories and art by Tony Strobl, Steve Steere, John Carey, Carl Fallberg, and Paul Murry. Sometimes listed as Vol. 28 #8. The long-running vehicle for Disney character comics featured art by Carl Barks, the legendary Good Duck Artist. Mickey, Goofy and Pluto discover that mad scientist Emil Eagle is behind the mysterious giant robot terrorizing the jungle. Gyro Gearloose's latest invention transfers Uncle Scrooge's business smarts to Donald. A burglar uses a recording to quell suspicion. Plus a fact sheet on dinosaurs featuring the Brachiosaurus. Donald Duck: The Mammoth Motor Plot; Gyro Gearloose: Mr Turner and the Magna-Rope; The Little Helpers; Mickey Mouse: The Case of the Dazzling Hoo-Doo. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

15¢ Test Market Variant. Cover by Carl Barks. Stories and art by Tony Strobl, Steve Steere, John Carey, Carl Fallberg, and Paul Murry. Sometimes listed as Vol. 28 #8. The long-running vehicle for Disney character comics featured art by Carl Barks, the legendary Good Duck Artist. Mickey, Goofy and Pluto discover that mad scientist Emil Eagle is behind the mysterious giant robot terrorizing the jungle. Gyro Gearloose's latest invention transfers Uncle Scrooge's business smarts to Donald. A burglar uses a recording to quell suspicion. Plus a fact sheet on dinosaurs featuring the Brachiosaurus. Donald Duck: The Mammoth Motor Plot; Gyro Gearloose: Mr Turner and the Magna-Rope; The Little Helpers; Mickey Mouse: The Case of the Dazzling Hoo-Doo. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Science Fiction Fanzine published by Richard Bergeron. 8.5" x 11", 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Warren Kremer. Stories and art by Warren Kremer and others. Harvey reprints adventures of the good little witch and her friends in a plus-sized package. Wendy magically learns about the Arabian Nights, including Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves and Sinbad's battle with the gigantic birdlike Roc. Spooky and Poil encounter Dr. Ghould. The Mysterious Mr. Whammington; Watch Out for Mrs. Whammington; Casper: Way-Out Art; Spooky: The Hypnotist; The Soda Contest; Pic-nicked; Ghostly Trio: For Those Who Think Ugly; The Awfulest Whammy; The ROC; Casper: That Haunting Melody; Faithful Friend; Plane Ride; Spooky: Poil Foiled. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

True Stories of the Old West. In this issue: Hilarious Saga of the Prairie Prankster; Snowshoes for Horses; The Way It Was at Coffeyville; The Backsliding Marshal of Caldwell; and The Fighting White Squaw.

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Vol. 33 #5 - May 1968. Featuring articles on ranching, riding, breeding and care of horses and horse training. 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 228 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

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12c cover price variant (price in black ink). Walter Lantz' Woody Woodpecker. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Featuring the tale "The Time Crime"! Also: the reprint tale "Selling Sailboats," plus an untitled reprint story! And: an untitled 1-page reprint story on the inside front cover! Plus: Andy Panda in the 1-page text story "A Large-Sized Adventure"! Also: Chilly Willy in an untitled reprint story! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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12c cover price variant (price in red ink). Walter Lantz' Woody Woodpecker. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Featuring the tale "The Time Crime"! Also: the reprint tale "Selling Sailboats," plus an untitled reprint story! And: an untitled 1-page reprint story on the inside front cover! Plus: Andy Panda in the 1-page text story "A Large-Sized Adventure"! Also: Chilly Willy in an untitled reprint story! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

15c cover price variant. Walter Lantz' Woody Woodpecker. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Featuring the tale "The Time Crime"! Also: the reprint tale "Selling Sailboats," plus an untitled reprint story! And: an untitled 1-page reprint story on the inside front cover! Plus: Andy Panda in the 1-page text story "A Large-Sized Adventure"! Also: Chilly Willy in an untitled reprint story! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 6, Issue 3 - May, 1968. 8" x 10.5", 78 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Neal Adams. The Superman-Batman Revenge Squads, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Neal Adams; Once each year Superman and Jimmy Olsen bet their crime-fighting skills against Batman and Robin. But as the two heroes participate in various contests of skill, their respective Revenge Squads try to sabotage their opponents. The Strange Experiment of Dr. Erdel--Editors' Round Table: John Jones Manhunter From Mars, script by Joe Samachson, art by Joe Certa. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Published during the Golden Age of comic book fandom, Yancy Street Gazette provided news and articles on Marvel comic books. Issue #18 includes: On the Relevancy in the Comic Book by Greg Kishel; several drawings by Al Grinage Jr. and Dave Cockrum; Villains and the Negro by Ann Henry; The Complete History of the Comic by Pat Janson; Pawns of Doom by Andris Taskans; On the Corner of Yancy Street by Tony Isabella; Pros Rank Kirby #1 by Roy Thomas; and a letters column. Back cover Silver Surfer art by Dave Cockrum. 20 pgs, offset. May, 1968.

Cover pencils by Tony Abruzzo. Stories by unknown. Art by Tony Abruzzo, Howard Purcell, Jay Scott Pike and unknown. Two people notice each other at a vacation resort, but each mistakenly believes the other is with someone else in "Too Late for Love"! Also featuring "Love is Just a Word" and "Stranger to My Heart"! Plus: Mad Mad Modes for Moderns 2-pager! And: Laura Penn...Your Romance Reporter letters page. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

In 1963, the United States Post Office introduced the ZIP code (Zone Improvement Plan). This promotional comic highlights the importance of those 5 digits, and how the code helps mail flow through the country.