Comic books January 1980

Warner Books Edition - 2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. By Sergio Aragones. A collection of hilarious strips from the pages of MAD Magazine and the mind of a legendary cartoonist! Softcover, 4-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

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"Death and Destiny!" Part 5 of 5. Power Man and Iron Fist cameo. Story by Roger Stern and Steven Grant. Art by Sal Buscema. Witness the final fiery confrontation between the Incredible Hulk and his arch rival Tyrannus. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Death and Destiny!" Part 5 of 5. Power Man and Iron Fist cameo. Story by Roger Stern and Steven Grant. Art by Sal Buscema. Witness the final fiery confrontation between the Incredible Hulk and his arch rival Tyrannus. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

1394-1 - 1st printing. "The Wisdom of the Watcher!" The Jade Giant known as the Hulk is manipulated by the diabolical Leader into invading the home of the enigmatic Watcher and stealing a cosmic weapon of unbelievable power. Can the HUlk discover the villain's plot before his arch enemy wins? Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $0.69.

1st printing. When the sinister Firebrand sets the city bank ablaze mild manner scientist Bruce Banner is no match for the fiery super villain, but the INCREDIBLE HULK is! The adventure leaps-out-at-you with pop-ups and dramatic action-packed gatefolds! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 14 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $5.95.

Volume 58, Issue 1 - January, 1980. 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", 80 pages, B&W, recommended for 16+. Cover price $0.75.

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"The Digital Devil!" Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Bob Layton. Cover by Bob Layton. Tony Stark travels to the Hong Kong branch of Stark International to take care of several mundane business matters! But his routine visit erupts into a life-and-death crisis when a bizarre emerald creature kills four S.I. employees in the chief computer center! After his first clash with the green fire dragon, Shell-Head realizes that something supernatural is going on! So Tony consults a local shaman and learns that an olden spirit called the "All-Devourer" is trying to return to Earth's realm! Can Iron Man develop a modern plan to stop this ancient evil? (Note: The letters page includes a short essay explaining the mix-up with Jarvis' resignation letter in Iron Man 127.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

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Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Digital Devil!" Story by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Art by Bob Layton. Iron Man arrives in Hong Kong but is continuously assaulted by strange creatures. Can he solve the mystery behind these attacks before it's too late? 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "The Digital Devil!" Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Bob Layton. Cover by Bob Layton. Tony Stark travels to the Hong Kong branch of Stark International to take care of several mundane business matters! But his routine visit erupts into a life-and-death crisis when a bizarre emerald creature kills four S.I. employees in the chief computer center! After his first clash with the green fire dragon, Shell-Head realizes that something supernatural is going on! So Tony consults a local shaman and learns that an olden spirit called the "All-Devourer" is trying to return to Earth's realm! Can Iron Man develop a modern plan to stop this ancient evil? (Note: The letters page includes a short essay explaining the mix-up with Jarvis' resignation letter in Iron Man 127.) 32 pages.

January 1980. Cross-Country Skiing - For the Fun of It!. 44 Pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.75.

"The Gunfight at Murphysburg!" It's the most spectacular shootout in the history of Jonah Hex! Written by Michael Fleisher, with art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Cover by Luis Dominguez. Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Gunfight at Murphysburg!" It's the most spectacular shootout in the history of Jonah Hex! Written by Michael Fleisher, with art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Cover by Luis Dominguez. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover art by Dick Dillin and Dick Giordano for "A Plague of Monsters!" in which the JLA continue their battle with the Regulator (continued from #173). Plotted by Ross Andru and written by Gerry Conway with art by Dick Dillin and inks by Frank McLaughlin. Features heroes this issue: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, the Atom, Flash, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Zatanna, Red Tornado, Black Canary, the Elongated Man, and Black Lightning. Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover art by Dick Dillin and Dick Giordano for "A Plague of Monsters!" in which the JLA continue their battle with the Regulator (continued from #173). Plotted by Ross Andru and written by Gerry Conway with art by Dick Dillin and inks by Frank McLaughlin. Features heroes this issue: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, the Atom, Flash, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Zatanna, Red Tornado, Black Canary, the Elongated Man, and Black Lightning. Cover price $0.40.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover art by Dick Dillin and Dick Giordano for "A Plague of Monsters!" in which the JLA continue their battle with the Regulator (continued from #173). Plotted by Ross Andru and written by Gerry Conway with art by Dick Dillin and inks by Frank McLaughlin. Features heroes this issue: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, the Atom, Flash, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Zatanna, Red Tornado, Black Canary, the Elongated Man, and Black Lightning.

1st printing. By Kellogg Company. A collection of illustrations to color and puzzles to solve featuring your favorite Kellogg's cereal stars! Softcover (saddle stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.99.

Jack T. Chick Story and Art - Story of Jesus Christ. See also Big Betrayal (1981) (Sword series vol. 2) - 64 Pages Full Color

1st printing.

Written by Robb Walsh. Art by David Wenzel.

Scholars attempt to reconstruct and explore the folklore and ancient myths surrounding the diminutive hoarders of gold, builders of swords, and masters of alchemy - the dwarfs.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $8.95.

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Incorrectly listed as Volume 3, No. 3. Verify by date. B/W, 32 pages, 6 1/2-in. x 10-in.

The Further Adventures of the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodsman

The Famous Oz Books: Book 2 - 1st printing. Written by L. Frank Baum. Art by John R Neill. This sequel to The Wizard of Oz features the further adventures of the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodsman. Softcover, 5-in. x 8 1/2-in., 288 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). All Ages

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Scheme Scamp," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Incensed that Archie gave Betty a job on the school paper because he felt sorry for her, Veronica conspires to make her look like the most popular girl in Riverdale. "Helpless," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren; Mary tries to paint a room while Archie attempts to help her. "Fall Guy," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx tries to coach Mort on how to stand up to Charley. "Square Rigged," inks by Jon D'Agostino; Seeing that Miss Grundy is nervous about a square dancing date, Betty gets Reggie to help build her confidence. Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

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First issue of Legion of Super-Heroes, formerly Superboy and The Legion of Super-Heroes. Cover art by Dick Giordano. Psycho War, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Dave Hunt; the Legion battles the Psycho Warrior; Superboy goes into his past and stays there (thanks to Saturn Girl). Ad for Hostess Twinkies starring Superman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 32 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. First issue of Legion of Super-Heroes, formerly Superboy and The Legion of Super-Heroes. Cover art by Dick Giordano. Psycho War, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Dave Hunt; the Legion battles the Psycho Warrior; Superboy goes into his past and stays there (thanks to Saturn Girl). Ad for Hostess Twinkies starring Superman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 32 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Distributed in the United Kingdom (England). Exact copy of American edition except for cover price. First issue of Legion of Super-Heroes, formerly Superboy and The Legion of Super-Heroes. Cover art by Dick Giordano. Psycho War, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Dave Hunt; the Legion battles the Psycho Warrior; Superboy goes into his past and stays there (thanks to Saturn Girl). Ad for Hostess Twinkies starring Superman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 32 pgs.

1981 - A Fleetway Annual! Includes comic stories, prose, articles, and word puzzles. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W.

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Cover art by Dexter Taylor. Little Archie and the Sail Car, script and art by Dexter Taylor; Little Archie tries to turn a sailboat into a car so he can enter it in a contest for fuel-efficient automobiles. Not So Fast, script and pencils by Dexter Taylor, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Sabrina's aunts take over her class and teach using actual letters from Little Archie's mail bag. Winning Ways, script and art by Bob Bolling; Ronnie keeps trying to tag along with Little Archie and Spotty. He's so busy running away from her that he doesn't notice he's wandered into the territory of Fangs Fogarty and the South Side Serpents. 36 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

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Whitman edition Cover price $0.40.

LOC is subtitled "On Comics Opinion and Comics Review." Issue #1 includes: Teen Titans article by Kurt Busiek, The School of Comics Over-Writing, Why Women Don't Read Comics by Carol Kalish, The Assassination of Fu Manchu, an article on money by Don and Maggie Thompson, The Rape of Ms. Marvel, Story and Art in Comics, Peter Sanderson on the Future New X-Men, The Wonder Woman Who Wasn't, and Kurt Busiek on Captain's Courageous. NOTE: title becomes Comic Fandoms Forum (1982) at issue #8 Cover price $1.95.

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Published by Charles Brown, Locus is a fanzine that reports on science fiction and fantasy writing. Issue #229 includes: Modern Language Association Convention report (with photos); American Book Awards; AAAS report; Stayin' Alive column by Norman Spinrad; SF in Yugoslavia by Jack Williamson; and publisher news. 20 pgs. Jan, 1980. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Spanish reprint series. Deathlock El Demoledor. Reprints material from Astonishing Tales (1970) #25(First appearance of Deathlok) and #26. 40 pages, B&W, 7.5" x 10.75", 40 ptas cover price, Spanish language.

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Cover by Jack Davis. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Tom Koch, Dick DeBartolo, Paul Peter Porges, Stan Hart, Larry Siegel, Lou Silverstone, Frank Jacobs, Irving Schild, Harry North, Esq., Bob Clarke, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Angelo Torres, George Woodbridge, Jack Rickard, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of the first Alien movie and the TV sitcom Taxi, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. Don Martin's version of Spider-Man. Letters Page includes letter and photo from Carol Burnett and daughter Jody Hamilton, jokingly threatening to sue MAD for making fun of Carol. Phone books for Roman soldiers. Mad's takes on charity drives, commercials, and kid's movies of the 1970s. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, and Marginals by Sergio Aragones. Alias; Don Martin Looks at Spiderman; The Mad Running Primer; The Lighter Side of Toys; TV Ads We'd Like to See; More Yellow Pages Through History - Imperial Roman Telephone Company; You're a Victim of Bad Timing When...; Mad Medals to be Presented to Deserving Students; Appeals From Charities Through History; Mad's Children's Movie Producer of the Year; Newspaper Stories We'll Never See; More How Can You Trust...; Taxing; Lightning Never Strikes in the Same Place Twice! 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.75.

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Volume 58, Issue 1 - January 1980. Cover by Barclay Shaw. Fantasy and science fiction stories by Robert Silverberg, Robert F. Young, Charles E. Fritch, Coleman Brax, John Kessel, Bill Pronzini, and Barry N. Malzberg. 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 162 pages, B&W Cover price $1.25.

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"Himalayan Nightmare!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Mooney and Bob Wiacek. The shambling creature known as the Man-Thing suddenly finds itself transported to the cold, harsh peaks of the Himalayas. There he must fight off hungry wolves, a savage bear and treacherous men with guns. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

1st printing. A collection of action adventure and sci-fi tales by Japanese artists. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 88 pages, PC/PB&W.

1st printing. By Rius and Friends. The "...For Beginners" book series is a series of graphic guides to introduce to the reader key people in history and covers topics in philosophy, psychology, science, politics, religion, cultural studies, linguistics and many other areas. These books are written by an expert in the field it covers and every page features B&W illustrations. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 172 pages, B&W.

The Pink Panther

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Warriors of the Shadow Realm. Part III of a Weirdworld epic written by Doug Moench, with art by John Buscema, Rudy Nebres and Peter Ledger. Tyndall, Velanna and Mud-Butt encounter a lost race of elves and battle a fallen god. Includes bonus art and background info on Weirdworld. Full color. Painted cover by Buscema. 60 pages. Cover price $1.50.

25 copy special press run edition with gold seal. Autographed by the artists. Warriors of the Shadow Realm. Part III of a Weirdworld epic written by Doug Moench, with art by John Buscema, Rudy Nebres and Peter Ledger. Tyndall, Velanna and Mud-Butt encounter a lost race of elves and battle a fallen god. Includes bonus art and background info on Weirdworld. Full color. Painted cover by Buscema. 60 pages. Cover price $1.50.