Comic books January 1978

Men's interest digest with comics, jokes and tasteful pin-up photography. 5" x 6.5", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.75.

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Volume 2, Issue 1 - January/February 1978. Editorial by Isaac Asimov. Stories by Isaac Asimov, John Varley, Martin Gardner, John M. Ford, Stanley Schmidt, Keith Laumer and L. Sprague De Camp. Cover by Paul Alexander. Science Fiction stories, articles, and editorials. 194 pages, Text (with sporadic B&W illustrations) Cover price $1.25.

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Darguad (Hodder & Stoughton) Edition - 1st printing. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Follow the hilarious adventures of the wily Gallic hero, Asterix, and his friends as they protect their town from dastardly Roman legionnaires in these hysterical historical tales - re-colored, re-linked, and released in their original order! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color.

Dargaud (Hodder & Stoughton) Edition - 1st printing. 1st printing. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Every one of the Asterix stories refers to a decisive moment in Obelix's life - when he, as a six-year-old boy, fell into the Druid's cauldron of magic potion. As a consequence of this accident, he developed phenomenal physical strength. But what actually happened? How did Obelix make that life-altering plunge? Here, at last, is the full story of what took place on that incredible day! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color.

Dargaud (Hodder & Stoughton) Edition - 1st printing. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color.

Dargaud (Hodder & Stoughton) Edition - 1st printing. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color.

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The Korvac Saga: Part 1 of 10 - "Tomorrow Dies Today!" Guest-starring the Guardians of the Galaxy. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. The Korvac Saga begins! A sensational storyline that sends Earth's Mightiest Heroes on a ten-issue odyssey to save the universe! The epic adventure begins with a simple distress call from Nick Fury. An enormous spaceship is orbiting the Earth! Where did it come from and who does it belong to? The Avengers blast off in a quinjet to find out! After boarding the giant ship, the Beast bumps into the Guardians of the Galaxy! Why have Charlie-27, Martinex, Nikki, Starhawk, Vance Astro, and Yondu come to the 20th century? It's a long story, that's only just beginning! Meanwhile back in New York City, the Wasp's first fashion show is interrupted by the Porcupine! Fortunately, Nighthawk and Yellowjacket are in attendance to fight the prickly villain! But someone else is present too...a mysterious man named Michael. More will be heard from him later...much more. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket. (Notes: Korvac previously appeared in Thor Annual 6. The 10-issue Korvac Saga takes place in Avengers 167-168 and 170-177. Roger Stern is also credited with scripting this issue.) Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Korvac Saga: Part 1 of 10 - "Tomorrow Dies Today!" Guest-starring the Guardians of the Galaxy. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. The Korvac Saga begins! A sensational storyline that sends Earth's Mightiest Heroes on a ten-issue odyssey to save the universe! The epic adventure begins with a simple distress call from Nick Fury. An enormous spaceship is orbiting the Earth! Where did it come from and who does it belong to? The Avengers blast off in a quinjet to find out! After boarding the giant ship, the Beast bumps into the Guardians of the Galaxy! Why have Charlie-27, Martinex, Nikki, Starhawk, Vance Astro, and Yondu come to the 20th century? It's a long story, that's only just beginning! Meanwhile back in New York City, the Wasp's first fashion show is interrupted by the Porcupine! Fortunately, Nighthawk and Yellowjacket are in attendance to fight the prickly villain! But someone else is present too...a mysterious man named Michael. More will be heard from him later...much more. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket. (Notes: Korvac previously appeared in Thor Annual 6. The 10-issue Korvac Saga takes place in Avengers 167-168 and 170-177. Roger Stern is also credited with scripting this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. The Korvac Saga: Part 1 of 10 - "Tomorrow Dies Today!" Guest-starring the Guardians of the Galaxy. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. The Korvac Saga begins! A sensational storyline that sends Earth's Mightiest Heroes on a ten-issue odyssey to save the universe! The epic adventure begins with a simple distress call from Nick Fury. An enormous spaceship is orbiting the Earth! Where did it come from and who does it belong to? The Avengers blast off in a quinjet to find out! After boarding the giant ship, the Beast bumps into the Guardians of the Galaxy! Why have Charlie-27, Martinex, Nikki, Starhawk, Vance Astro, and Yondu come to the 20th century? It's a long story, that's only just beginning! Meanwhile back in New York City, the Wasp's first fashion show is interrupted by the Porcupine! Fortunately, Nighthawk and Yellowjacket are in attendance to fight the prickly villain! But someone else is present too...a mysterious man named Michael. More will be heard from him later...much more. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket. (Notes: Korvac previously appeared in Thor Annual 6. The 10-issue Korvac Saga takes place in Avengers 167-168 and 170-177. Roger Stern is also credited with scripting this issue.)

Title: The Avengers and the Savage Sword of Conan. Art by John Buscema and Ernie Chua. Lettering by John Costanza. Conan "Beneath the Sky of Flame!" and Avengers "Don't Turn Your Back on the Man-Ape!". 8-in. x 11-in., 36 pages, B/W.

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Cover art by Jim Aparo. The Cuckoo Cuckoos Hostess fruit pies ad starring The Penguin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. The Adventure of the Houdini Whodunit!, script by Gerry Conway, art by Michael Golden; Commissioner Gordon has Batman attend a special meeting of the Mystery Analysts of Gotham City, a dead girl confronts D.A. Danton, Art Saddows, and Kaye Daye. The Great Superman Movie Contest Winners by Mike Gold. Marshall Rogers bio. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover art by Jim Aparo. The Cuckoo Cuckoos Hostess fruit pies ad starring The Penguin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. The Adventure of the Houdini Whodunit!, script by Gerry Conway, art by Michael Golden; Commissioner Gordon has Batman attend a special meeting of the Mystery Analysts of Gotham City, a dead girl confronts D.A. Danton, Art Saddows, and Kaye Daye. The Great Superman Movie Contest Winners by Mike Gold. Marshall Rogers bio. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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Giant-size issue. All-new. Robin and Batgirl star in "Find the Batcave and Rule the Underworld!" Script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Lee Elias, inks by Joe Giella. Manbat stars in "Target the Shotgun Sniper!" Script by Rozakis, art by Michael Golden. Jim Aparo cover. Cover price $0.60.

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January 7, 1978

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January 14, 1978

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January 21, 1978

January 28, 1978

#16353 - 1st printing. "Activity Book!" Includes puzzles, games, cutouts, ready-to-be-colored pictures, and photographs of the brave crew of the Galactica. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

#16354 - 1st printing. "Adventure Activity Book!" Includes puzzles, games, cutouts, ready-to-be-colored pictures, and photographs of the brave crew of the Galactica. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

#16355 - 1st printing. "Interstellar Activity Book!" By Manny Campana. Includes word puzzles, connect-the-dots, brain teasers and B&W illustration of the brave men and women of the Galactica and those robotic villains the Cylons. Features photographs from the original TV show. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

#16356 - 1st printing. "Space Flight Activity Book!" Includes puzzles, games, cutouts, ready-to-be-colored pictures, and photographs of the brave crew of the Galactica. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

Book Club Edition - 1st printing. By Glen A. Larson and Robert Thurston. Based on the cult hit sci-fi classic. A vast and ancient starship carries the last remnants of mankind and probes the universe for a legendary lost planet. A planet called Earth. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 214 pages, Text Only. No Cover Price.

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA Space Station Kit from GENERAL MILLS. By collecting certain proof of perchases off of the boxes of cereals like Trix, Lucky Charms, Cocoa Puffs, Count Chocula and Boo Berry (circa 1978) you could send away for this cardboard space station kit. Includes unassembled pieces, space operation manual, a posterSpace Mission tabs, 4 t-shirt iron-ons, a Colonial Warrior Squadron Patch and the original envelope it came in.

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1st printing. By Chris Achilleos. Warrior women, monsters, and worlds beyond imagination... Artist Chris Achilleos presents a collection of some of his finest adult fantasy artwork. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $7.95.

Whitman edition

1978 Underground Comic by Vaughn Bode and John Burnham. 48 Pages B&W Red Cover Cover price $2.00.

1st printing. By Al Capp. A collection featuring the best adventures of L'il Abner and the denizens of Dogpatch! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $7.95.

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"One Man's Poison." Syonide and friends capture Black Lightning, who learns that Peter Gambi may have killed his father. Script by Tony Isabella, pencils by Trevor Von Eeden, inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Rich Buckler and Colletta. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "One Man's Poison." Syonide and friends capture Black Lightning, who learns that Peter Gambi may have killed his father. Script by Tony Isabella, pencils by Trevor Von Eeden, inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Rich Buckler and Colletta. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Ernie Chan. Drums!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; T'Challa reveals the origin of the Black Panther cult and Wakanda's vibranium mound; Black Panther and Abner Little return to the Collectors and Little reveals he managed to steal a vial of the miracle water from Samurai City; But, the vial is broken in the ensuing fight among the Collectors for the vial and T'Challa returns to Wakanda; In Wakanda, General Jakarra exposes himself to raw vibranium hoping to gain power, but is mutated by the contamination. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Last 30-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. Quest for the Sacred Water-Skin!!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Begins quest for the Sacred-Water-Skin; Black Panther battles The Yeti. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Ernie Chan. Drums!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; T'Challa reveals the origin of the Black Panther cult and Wakanda's vibranium mound; Black Panther and Abner Little return to the Collectors and Little reveals he managed to steal a vial of the miracle water from Samurai City; But, the vial is broken in the ensuing fight among the Collectors for the vial and T'Challa returns to Wakanda; In Wakanda, General Jakarra exposes himself to raw vibranium hoping to gain power, but is mutated by the contamination. Cover price $0.35.

UK Edition. "The Beasts in the Jungle! Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Ed Hannigan. Pencils by Jerry Bingham. Inks by Gene Day. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz and Joe Rubinstein. TChalla makes a landmark decision for his country by opening a consulate in New York City! However the Prince of Wakanda feels uneasy as he tries to moves his country forward globally! After visiting with his friends from Fifth Avenue, the Black Panther prowls the rooftops of Manhattan and bumps into Klaw! Wow, what is the murderous master of sound doing in a Big Apple alleyway? Strangely enough the thunderbolts street gang has subdued Klaw and harnessed the power of his sonic horn! And now the renegade youths send giant sound creatures to attack TChalla and Captain America! Are the Avengers ready for another clash with Klaw? Cameo appearances by Monica Lynne and Windeagle. Flashback cameo by TChaka to recap his death at the hands of Klaw many years ago. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. (Notes: Klaw previously appeared in Marvel Fanfare 14. The letters page features an essay discussing the past, present, and future of the Black Panther.) 32 pages, full color.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Second Book of Virgil Finlay!" Edited by Gerry de la Ree. Virgil Finaly (1914-1971) began his career with Weird Tales magazine in 1935. Over the next three decades his artwork appeared in virtually every science fiction of fantasy magazine published. This series of books celebrates and collects some of his best and most memorable pieces of artwork. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Limited to 3,000 copies with the first 100 being autographed by Boris. Edited by Mark A. Feldman. Featuring an interview with Boris, plus lots of his work, list of book covers and photos of reference models used by the artist. Includes a nice sampling of artwork, including some pieces that have never been released before. Softcover, offset, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. saddle-stitched binding, 48 pages, B&W. Published by John Taylor, 1978 (1st printing). Mature readers. Cover price $4.00.