Comic books November 1978

Featuring: 1-page "The House of Secrets" intro written by Paul Levitz and drawn by Bill Draut & Maurice Whitman; "To Master a Mummy!" written by Scott Edelman and drawn by Charles Nicholas and Romeo Tanghal; "The Smartest Plant in the World!" written by Arnold Drake and drawn by Ruben Yandoc; "A Piece of the Sky" written by Bob Toomey and drawn by Tom Sutton; "The Knight in a Gilded Cage!" written by Scott Edelman and drawn by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Cover by Mike Kaluta. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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"Cooking with Gas." A trio of people who claim to have seen a talking duck are committed by a psychiatrist. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Cooking with Gas." A trio of people who claim to have seen a talking duck are committed by a psychiatrist. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover price $0.35.

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"War in the Washington Monument!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Lee Elias and Ricardo Villamonte. Cover by Bob Lubbers and Bob McLeod. When a madman takes a hostage at the top of the Washington Monument, the Human Fly tries to defuse the situation. But what do these men have to do with ted, one of the Fly's loyal friends? 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue also includes a 2-page text feature, "The Human Fly Visits the Marvel Bullpen," about the real Human Fly. Cover price $0.35.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "War in the Washington Monument!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Lee Elias and Ricardo Villamonte. Cover by Bob Lubbers and Bob McLeod. When a madman takes a hostage at the top of the Washington Monument, the Human Fly tries to defuse the situation. But what do these men have to do with ted, one of the Fly's loyal friends? 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue also includes a 2-page text feature, "The Human Fly Visits the Marvel Bullpen," about the real Human Fly. Cover price $0.35.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "War in the Washington Monument!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Lee Elias and Ricardo Villamonte. Cover by Bob Lubbers and Bob McLeod. When a madman takes a hostage at the top of the Washington Monument, the Human Fly tries to defuse the situation. But what do these men have to do with ted, one of the Fly's loyal friends? 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue also includes a 2-page text feature, "The Human Fly Visits the Marvel Bullpen," about the real Human Fly.

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Whitman Variant. "War in the Washington Monument!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Lee Elias and Ricardo Villamonte. Cover by Bob Lubbers and Bob McLeod. When a madman takes a hostage at the top of the Washington Monument, the Human Fly tries to defuse the situation. But what do these men have to do with ted, one of the Fly's loyal friends? 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue also includes a 2-page text feature, "The Human Fly Visits the Marvel Bullpen," about the real Human Fly. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 26, Issue 262 - November, 1978. Stories, games, and puzzles for children. Softcover, 5.5" x 7.5", 74 pages, B&W with some color. Cover price $0.95.

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Steve Ditko cover. Features "The Summoning," and eight page, full color story written by Paul Levitz with art by Steve Ditko. This story looks to have originally been intended as a Dr. Strange story for Marvel. Also in this issue: Cosmix, a four page b&w science fiction story by Dave Sim; A Dream of Milk and Honey, a thirteen page b&w science fiction tale written and illustrated by Michael T. Gilbert. The Awakening of Tamaki, a b&w Asian fantasy written by Lee Marrs with art by Masaichi Mukaide. Cover price $1.75.

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"The Moonstone is a Harsh Mistress!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Herb Trimpe and Bob Layton. The duplicitous Moonstone turns the tables on the Incredible Hulk! And even though the Jade Giant caught her stealing last issue, Moonstone convinces Doc Samson and General Ross...that she is the victim! The two men rush to her side and make accusations against the Hulk -- which cause him to become very angry! Can Doc Samson and Moonstone halt the Green Goliath's rampage at Gamma Base? Good luck! Origin of Moonstone. Cameo appearance by Jim Wilson. Flashback cameos by Captain America and the first Moonstone. (Note: This two-part story was reprinted in 1998 in the trade paperback: Thunderbolts Marvel's Most Wanted.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Moonstone is a Harsh Mistress!" Guest-starring Doc Samson. Story by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema and Mike Esposito. The villainess known as Moonstone has the army convinced Hulk is yet again a menace. Can the man-brute clear his name and stop this woman from achieving her malevolent goals? A turning point in the saga of the Green Goliath. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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Whitman Variant. "The Moonstone is a Harsh Mistress!" Guest-starring Doc Samson. Story by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema and Mike Esposito. The villainess known as Moonstone has the army convinced Hulk is yet again a menace. Can the man-brute clear his name and stop this woman from achieving her malevolent goals? A turning point in the saga of the Green Goliath. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

1979 - Collects material from Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) Annual #1 and Defenders (1972 1st Series) #52. The Incredible Hulk faces off with the Uncanny Inhumans in "A Refuge Divided!" Written by Gary Friedrich. Art by Marie Severin. Then, in "Defender of the Realm!", can the Defenders keep Hulk and Sub-Mariner from trying to smash each other long enough tosave the Kingdom of Atlantis?! Written by David Kraft. Art by Keith Giffen and Chic Stone. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, PC/PB&W.

One of many vintage supermarket tabloid magazines full of high profile FBI and CIA cases of the era, accompanied by black and white photographs and testimonials from those involved in, and close to the events themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 58 pages, B&W, recommended for 16+. Cover price $0.75.

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"He Who Destroys!" Written by Roy Thomas and Don Glut. Art by Alan Kupperberg and Frank Springer. The Golden Age Destroyer has returned and this time he is gunning for the Invaders! Plus, what is up with Union Jack's new powers? Plus, the villainy of Master Man. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "He Who Destroys!" Written by Roy Thomas and Don Glut. Art by Alan Kupperberg and Frank Springer. The Golden Age Destroyer has returned and this time he is gunning for the Invaders! Plus, what is up with Union Jack's new powers? Plus, the villainy of Master Man. 32 pages, FC

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"Anguish, Once Removed!" Part 2 of 2. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Layton. Madame Masque must choose between saving her father and saving Tony! While Iron Man must survive battles against the Ani-Men and the Jupiter Landing Vehicle! But even if the golden avenger wins, he's still going to lose. A sorrowful ending for all. Cameo appearance by the Spymaster. (Note: This issue begins the classic Michelinie-Romita Jr-Layton run on the Iron Man series.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Anguish, Once Removed!" Part 2 of 2. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Bob Layton. Madame Masque must choose between helping her father or Tony Stark. Meanwhile Iron Man must survive battles with the Ani-men and the Jupiter Landing Vehicle. And if all that was not enough, the Spymaster makes his move. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

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Whitman Variant. "Anguish, Once Removed!" Part 2 of 2. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Bob Layton. Madame Masque must choose between helping her father or Tony Stark. Meanwhile Iron Man must survive battles with the Ani-men and the Jupiter Landing Vehicle. And if all that was not enough, the Spymaster makes his move. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

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November 1978 - Barry Manilow. 46 Pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.75.

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Frank Miller art (first published Marvel work). "Master Assassin of Mars, Part 3: Meanwhile, Back in Helium." Tars Tarkas wins a battle with Barak Sol, making Tarkas leader of the Tharks. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by John Byrne and Rudy Nebres. Cover price $0.35.

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25-page story! Jonah gets a matched pair of Colt .45 Dragoons that he carries for most of the series in "Amazon Treasure... Amazon Death!" Written by Michael Fleisher, with art by Val Mayerik and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Luis Dominguez. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Hop It," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead is cast as the Prince in the school play "The Princess And The Frog." "Growing Things" half-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. A "One" And "A Two" Puzzle activity page by Joe Edwards. "Teacher's Pet," art by Samm Schwartz; Spotting Jughead counseling Hot Dog on avoiding females, Veronica borrows a friend's female dog to try to undo Jughead's conditioning. "Pass It On," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Archie gives Jughead a message for Veronica on where to meet him after school. "The Jolly Woodsman," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Archie plans to accompany Jughead on a weekend camping in the woods. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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In this 44-page issue titled "Crisis from Tomorrow!," (story line continues from #159) the annual team-up for the Justice League of America and the Justice Society of America takes place. This year it seems like a one-sided battle as the JLA/JSA take on the heroes out of DC's historical epochs--Jonah Hex, Viking Prince, Miss Liberty, Black Pirate and Eneny Ace. Written by Gerry Conway with art by Dick Dillin and inks by Frank McLaughlin. This issue features Superman I and II, Silver Age Batman, Green Lantern I and II, SA Green Arrow, Wonder Woman I and II, the SA Flash I and II, the SA Black Canary, the SA Atom, Dr. Mid-Nite, Star-Spangled Kid, Hawkman and Hawkgirl, the Elongated Man, and the SA Red Tornado. That's quite a lineup! Cover price $0.50.

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Cover art by Roman Arambula. "Go Rest, Old Man," script by Mark Evanier, pencils by Roman Arambula, inks by Scott Shaw; A retired sheriff tries to prove himself again, when the tiny Dalton brothers steal the rodeo trophy and lock up the new sheriff and some of the Yogi Yahooeys; Appearances by Yogi Bear; Scooby Doo; Mumbly; Snagglepuss; Mildew Wolf; Shaggy; Dynomutt; Captain Caveman; Boo Boo Bear; Huckleberry Hound; Wally Gator; Blue Falcon; Augie Doggie; Doggie Daddy; Quick Draw McGraw; Dinky Dalton; Hokey Wolf; Babu the Genie; Pixie & Dixie; Dread Baron; Dee Dee Skyes; Taffy Dare; Brenda Chance; The Creepleys; Orful Octopus; Hong Kong Phooey; Cindy Bear; Yakky Doodle Duck; Mr. Jinks; Grape Ape; Daisy Mayhem; Fondoo the Magician; Dirty Dalton; and Dastardly Dalton. "The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera: Cartoon Roots" article; Background/history on Hanna Barbera characters: Yakky Doodle, Grape Ape, Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Volume 1 No. 9 - November 5, 1978. Weekly newspaper strip supplement.

Volume 1 No. 12 - November 26, 1978 Weekly newspaper strip supplement.

Mexican series. Serie Aguila. "El Rey Con Alas". 5 1/2" x 7 1/2", 36 pages, B&W.

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November 1978. Includes articles about: 75th Anniversary of the Wright Brothers flight, new techniques in film animation, and more. 10-in. x 12 3/4-in., 120 pages, color and B&W. Cover price $1.50.

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Multi-part adventure stories: Veronicas new gardener is up to something; Archie and Veronica encounter mysterious hooded figures in a Caribbean island jungle. Stories and art by Frank Doyle, Stan Goldberg, and Jon D'Agostino, plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 32 pages. Genuinely creepy cover by Goldberg. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Dexter Taylor. The Island of Doom, script and art by Dexter Taylor; Little Archie and his friends crash-land on an island inhabited by Little Archie's old enemies Mad Doctor Doom and Chester, who plan to use a metallic fire-breathing dragon to rob banks in Riverdale. The Pie and I, art by Dexter Taylor; Jughead tells Betty that the way to get Little Archie is to bake his favorite pie. Sound Hound humor page starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. A Good Sport, script and art by Dexter Taylor; Reggie tries to learn the art of voodoo to cause trouble for others; Sabrina uses some real magic to teach him a lesson. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Published by Charles Brown, Locus is a fanzine that reports on science fiction and fantasy writing. Issue #216 includes: media notes; On Writing column by Algis Budrys; Lord of the Rings animated film review; book reviews; Judging Art Shows by William Rotsler; and letters from Frank Herbert, Jack Chalker, Spider Robinson, and Ted White. 20 pgs. Nov, 1978. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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Super-Escape - Story and Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Cover by Jack Kirby and Bob Wiacek. Escape: Impossible?! Starring Machine Man, the Corporation [Curtiss Jackson, Miles Brickman], Peter Spalding and Colonel Kragg. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.