Comic books January 1974

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 100 Page Super Spectacular issues begin. Cover by Mike Kaluta. "A Monster Walks Wayne Manor!", script by Archie Goodwin, art by Jim Aparo; Batman tries to learn the identity of a monster which is stalking the old Wayne mansion, and who has injured Alfred. "World of the Magic Atom!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene; reprinted from Atom #19; Biff Barker and his gang are scoping out the security of the Ivy Town National Trust Bank, wondering how they are ever going to break through its security; Much to their surprise, when Biff rests his hand on the front door, his hand somehow passes right through it; featuring Zatanna. "The Men Who Moved the World!" starring Hawkman, script by Gardner Fox, art by Joe Kubert; reprinted from Brave and the Bold #44. "Gotham Gang Line-Up!" starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (ghosting for Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella, reprinted from Detective Comics #328. 1972 Shazam Awards: Behind the Scenes at the DC Comic World article, art by Ross Andru and Bernie Wrightson. "Chapter Two, The Manhunter File," script by Archie Goodwin, art by Walter Simonson. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 100 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.25.

German reprint series. Cover by Jack Kirby. Reprints material from Avengers (1963 1st Series) #8 (Featuring the 1st appearance of Kang the Conqueror) and Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) #3. 32 pages, German language.

German series. Reprints material from Avengers (1963 1st Series) and more. 32 Pages, Full Color, German Language.

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1st printing. By Cecil Munsey. A comperhesive catalog and price guide for Walt Disney collectibles (Up to 1974). Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 384 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.

January 2, 1974. Weekly magazine featuring illustrated stories for young readers. Brer Rabbit wraparound cover. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Goofy Goes Camping, Winnie the Pooh, Adventures of Pinocchio, and others. 10 1/4-in. x 12 1/2-in., 20 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

January 29, 1974. Weekly magazine featuring illustrated stories for young readers. Bongo the Circus Bear wraparound cover. The True Blues and the Dirty Yellows in The Treasure Hunt, Uncle Scrooge McDuck, Merlin the Magician, Alice in Wonderland Again, and others. 10 1/4-in. x 12 1/2-in., 20 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Comic book version of the classic pulp magazine hero Doc Savage. Issue features "Werewolf's Lair," part two of an adaptation of the Kenneth Robeson novel "Brand of the Werewolf," in which Doc and his team continue their investigation of his uncle's death, which leads them to the werewolf's lair and treasure. Script by Tony Isabella and art by Rich Buckler, Tom Palmer and Jack Abel. Last issue of series. Cover price $0.20.

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Issue features a Carl Barks reprint (DD #46) of "Secret of Hondorica" in which Donald and his nephews are sent to tropical Hondorica to recover some valuable papers for Uncle Scrooge. Story and art by Carl Barks. Number on Cover: 90037-401. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Issue features a Carl Barks reprint (DD #46) of "Secret of Hondorica" in which Donald and his nephews are sent to tropical Hondorica to recover some valuable papers for Uncle Scrooge. Story and art by Carl Barks. Number on Cover: 90037-401. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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Whitman edition. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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Dracula stars in "Fear Stalker" (script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Ernie Chan as "Ernie Chua"), "This Blood is Mine!" (script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Dick Ayers), and "Look Homeward, Vampire!" (script by Gerry Conway, art by Vicente Alcazar). Reprints: "When Calls the Vampire!" (art by Joe Maneely) and "Of Royal Blood!" (art by Tony Mortellaro). Text features: Chris Claremont reviews "In Search of Dracula" (a book by Raymond T. McNally and Radu Florescu); plus "Transylvania: Vacation Spot of Europe?" (by Dwight R. Decker) and Gerry Boudreau's review of the Christopher Lee film "The Horror of Dracula." Letter to the editor from comics artist Bill Blyberg and comics writer Ralph Macchio. Earl Norem painted cover. Cover price $0.75.

French publication reprinting comics from various Marvel properties. Digest size, 5" x 7", 164 pages, B&W.

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Stories in this issue include: The Mummy Walks: Enter-Mr. Hyde by Steve Skeates and Jaime Brocal; Curse of the Werewolf: To Save a Witch's Soul by Al Milgrom and Martin Salvador; Hunter part two by Rich Margopoulos and Paul Neary; Schreck: First Night of Terror by Doug Moench, Vicente Alacazar, and Neal Adams; and Fathom Haunt: Spawn of the Dead Thing by Tom Sutton. Cover art by Manuel Sanjulian. Cover price $0.75.

Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, essays, poetry, adult humor comics, and tasteful nude pin-up pictorials. 8.5" x 11", 72 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $1.00.

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Vol. 81 #1 - The Magazine for Men. The worst year yet -- Dubious Achievement Awards of 1973! In this issue: Little People's Holiday. Plus: A man wearing a jockstrap on his head robbed a restaurant in Springfield, Illinois; Julie Eisenhower spoke at the commencement of the American School for the Deaf; promoting peace, love and unity in Detroit, Guru Maharaj was hit with a cream pie; a Honolulu nightclub introduced bottomless waiters; twelve women entered a moustache-growing contest in Canada; President Amin of Uganda threatened to punish Asians who used shoe polish to make themselves black; a high-school classmate said dating John Ehrlichman "was like going out with a priest"; and plastic surgeons lifted 300 Americans' bottoms at an average cost of $1,500. 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 170 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $1.00.

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Features in this issue include: article on Robert Bloch; "The Forrest Prime Evil" (retrospective by Forry on various horror actors); solicitation of funds by Robert Bloch to save Forry's Ackermansion; preview of SSSSSSS; "Professor Gruebeard"; and more. Cover painting of The Fly is by Ken Kelly. Cover price $0.75.

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January, 1974. 5.5-in. x 7.75-in.; black and white; 144 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.60.

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"No Friend Beside Him!" Part 1 of 3. Written by Gerry Conway. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four reach their lowest point of the bronze age following the shocking events of the previous issue. The team has been torn apart by the crisis with Franklin, and now the team members begin to go their separate ways. Upon reading a note from his girlfriend Alicia Masters, the Thing hops on an airplane and flies to the Balkans to rendezvous with her. Once Ben arrives, he is attacked by Darkoth, the Death-Demon! It's an awesome slugfest between the blue-eyed idol of millions and Darkoth! Meanwhile back in New York City, Mr. Fantastic and Medusa attend Reed's college reunion. Considering that one of Reed's classmates went on to become the monarch of a Balkan country...and also one of the most feared super-villains on the face of the Earth...perhaps Reed should have declined that invitation! Cameo appearance by Doctor Doom. Note: First appearance of Darkoth. Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Medusa and the FF Doctor Doom and Darkoth the Death-Demon in "No Friend Beside Him!" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Joe Sinnott. Buckler/Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.20.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. "No Friend Beside Him!" Part 1 of 3. Written by Gerry Conway. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four reach their lowest point of the bronze age following the shocking events of the previous issue. The team has been torn apart by the crisis with Franklin, and now the team members begin to go their separate ways. Upon reading a note from his girlfriend Alicia Masters, the Thing hops on an airplane and flies to the Balkans to rendezvous with her. Once Ben arrives, he is attacked by Darkoth, the Death-Demon! It's an awesome slugfest between the blue-eyed idol of millions and Darkoth! Meanwhile back in New York City, Mr. Fantastic and Medusa attend Reed's college reunion. Considering that one of Reed's classmates went on to become the monarch of a Balkan country...and also one of the most feared super-villains on the face of the Earth...perhaps Reed should have declined that invitation! Cameo appearance by Doctor Doom. Note: First appearance of Darkoth.

Does NOT Include RECORD - PR#13 - 1st printing. The Fantastic Four stars in "The Way It Began!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. This story originally appeared in Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) #126. It's fun to read as you hear! The ACTION comes alive! Includes a 24-page full color comic only. 7-1/8 x 10 inches with cardstock cover and white non-gloss interior paper stock. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 20 pages, full color. NOTE: "N" ending number code mean no record included or record is defective. Cover price $1.49.

Includes RECORD - PR#13 - 1st printing. The Fantastic Four stars in "The Way It Began!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. This story originally appeared in Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) #126. It's fun to read as you hear! The ACTION comes alive! Includes a 24-page full color comic with 45 RPM record. 7-1/8 x 10 inches with cardstock cover and white non-gloss interior paper stock. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 20 pages, full color. Cover price $1.49.

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Volume 27 - Number 1, January 1974. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. Articles and Stories include Mystery in Acanbro, Can Fasting Cure Mental illness, a Restless Spirit Brought Down the House, and the Man Who Couldn't be Photographed! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos). Cover price $0.60.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Stories by Phil Nowlan. Art and cover by Dick Calkins. Edited by Alan L. Light. Reprints of the early comic strip that defined "science fiction" for an entire generation. 20th-century soldier Buck Rogers is revived in the 25th century to have space adventures. Reprints the Buck Rogers Sunday strips from 1933 and 1934. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.00.

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Cover by Tom Sutton. Stories and art by Pat Boyette and Demetrio Sanchez Gomez. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Assigned clerical duty, Cusick longs to prove that he's tough enough for combat, in a story with art by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. Sgt. Hudkins is tough on the men of the 3rd Squad, but they don't know how good they've got it until a complaint gets him reassigned. Cover by future horror comics legend Tom Sutton. Not Tough Enough!; Hudkins' Chickens; Chaos a Crecy; Bug-Out Charlie. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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Fanzine published by Leonard Maltin dedicated to films from the Golden Age of Hollywood. 5.5" x 8.5", 32 pages, B&W Cover price $0.50.

1st printing.

A big book of jokes written by the Firesign Theatre Performing group.

Softcover, 150 pages, B&W.

LP-298 - Adapted from the story by H.G. Wells. Cover by Wally Wood. "I am Professor Cavour...I have travelled 236,000 miles to become THE FIRST MAN IN THE MOON!" Thrill to the fantastic tale of Professor Cavour and his invention of "cavourite", a gas which cancels out gravity. He builds a space vehicle and with a companion, Mr. Bedford, travels to the moon. Mr. Bedford returns to Earth, but Professor Cavour becomes the prisoner of the Selantics, people who live in the center of the moon and must invade Earth to survive. It's great movie adventures in sound and story. Includes one LP Album.

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The fifth issue of the Flashback reprint series presents Military Comics # 1 originally published in 1941 by Quality Comics Group. The first appearance of Blackhawk. Cover art by Will Eisner. "The Origin of Blackhawk," script by Will Eisner and Bob Powell, art by Chuck Cuidera; Warsaw, Poland 1939; The Nazis are massing to rout the Polish Air Force, the only obstacle to their victory over Poland, and are being led by the Nazi commander, Captain von Tepp; However, in his attack, the brother and sister of a lone survivor are killed, and this survivor, later to become The Blackhawk, vows to hunt down von Tepp and make him pay personally for their deaths. "Flying with the Red Dragon Squadron," art by Bob Powell (as Bud Ernest); The boys lose their contract as test pilots after a crack-up and find themselves being asked to join a group called the Red Dragon Squadron. "Origin of the Blue Tracer," art by Fred Guardineer; "Wild Bill" Dunn, an American engineer, survives a British scouting expedition in Ethiopia, meets an Australian named Private Jones, and for months they work together to create a war machine from the remains of Fascist equipment that they call the Blue Tracer, and which they hope will provide the capabilities to overcome a local enemy tribe. "Enlisting the Hard Way," script and art by Klaus Nordling; An unlikely duo team up to foil the attempts of a Nazi attache who is interested in obtaining information on a secret U.S. fighter. "The Coming of the Yankee Eagle," script by John Stewart, art by William Smith; A group of Nazi spies work their way into the ranks of America's military services, attempting to turn over to the enemy some of the U.S.'s best ships. "The Origin of the Death Patrol," script and art by Jack Cole. "The Origin of Miss America," art by Elmer Wexler; Miss America (Joan Dale) vs. Mr. Grost. "Sink the Kaiser Adolf," art by Henry Kiefer; The schooner "Albatross" succeeds in capturing the Battleship "Kaiser Adolf," then must take on the Nazis' new battleship, "Kronzprinz Albrecht." 68-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

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The sixth issue of the Flashback reprint series presents ALL STAR #4 originally published in 1941. Cover art by Everett E. Hibbard. "For America and Democracy!", script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Everett E. Hibbard (pages 1-10, 55-58), Martin Nodell (pages 11-17), Bernard Baily (pages 18-30), Howard Sherman (pages 31-36), Craig Flessel (pages 37-42), Sheldon Moldoff (pages 43-49), and Ben Flinton (pages 50-54); The JSA closes in on Fritz Klaver, who threatens to blow up everyone rather than be captured; But the JSA overpowers the Grey Shirts while Dr. Fate's occult powers halt Klaver in his tracks; Later, the JSA reports to the FBI Chief that their assignments have been successfully completed. "A Fortune Teller's Fortune" text story starring Johnny Thunder, art by Sheldon Meyer. Ad for The Flash. 68-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

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The seventh issue of the Flashback reprint series presents Pep Comics # 1 originally published in 1940 by National Periodical Publications. With the SHIELD. Also appearing the COMET by Jack Cole, THE FALCOLN and 5 more. 68-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

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The eighth issue of the Flashback reprint series presents YOUNG ALLIES # 1 originally published in 1941 by Timely Comics (now Marvel). Featuring the Red Skull. 68-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in., black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Warriors and Wizards!" Edited by Lin Carter. By L. Sprague De Camp, Fritz Leiber, Andre Norton, and Lin Carter. Featuring astonishing tales of swords and sorcery. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 200 pages, Text Only.

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A mystery plant puzzles Fred; Fred and Barney enter the Bedrock Grand Prix; the Flintstones car gets stolen. Written by Gwen Krause, with art by Ray Dirgo. 36 pages. Cover price $0.20 Cover price $0.20.

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Welcome to the world of the Dark Mansion, a world of the unknown, the suspenseful, and the strange. Anthology type comic featuring suspenseful and spooky stories. This issue features "The Doomsday Trapeze," (Script by Michael Fleisher & art by Dan Green) in which a circus performer goes to great lengths to be the star attraction, "The Alchemist," (Story & art credits: unknown) in which the local anti-wizardry league decides to get rid of all alchemists, and "The Honor of France," (Story & art credits: unknown) in which a ghost defends his home from an invading army. Issue also has a "Fen Fiend" question and answer page. Cover price $0.20.

It's the monster versus Dracula in "My Name is Dracula!" Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Verpoorten. Back-up reprint, "The Man Who Can't Be Stopper" with beautiful art by Joe Orlando. Buscema cover? Cover price $0.20.

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January 8, 1974. Weekly companion magazine to the Disneyland Magazine with illustrated learning, coloring, puzzle, and game activities. Pinocchio cover. The Countryside in January, Count and Color, From Mickey Mouse's Mailbag, Wonderful World of Nature: The Friendly Seals, and more. 10 1/4-in. x 12 1/2-in., 20 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

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UK Edition. Issue 12A - January 1974. Cover by Rick Sternbach. Science Fiction Stories: "The Only War We've Got" by Joe Haldeman, "The Girl with a Symphony in Her Fingers" by Michael G. Coney, "Passages" by Joanna Russ, and many more. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 176 pages, B&W.

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Cover by Rick Sternbach. Science fiction stories by Joe Haldeman, Michael G. Coney, Joanna Russ, Neal Barrett Jr, James White, Fred Saberhagen, Jack B. Kerr, Christopher Priest. Illustrations by Jack Gaughan. 5-1/4-in. x 7-1/4-in.; b&w text with spot illustrations; 176 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.75.