Comic books April 1980

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Cover art by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano. The Children's Exodus from Earth! starring Superman, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; the harry beast named Jorlan continues making trouble for Superman. Superboy cameo. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. To Die A-Borning starring Starman, Merria, Mn'Torr, and Clryssa, script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Romeo Tanghal; Starmans origin continues. Brickface and the Trowel starring Plastic Man, Woozy Winks, Alonzo van Rivett, Terrance Cotta (Brickface), Mason Stucko (the Trowel), and Cindy Bloch, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bob Smith. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

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Misprinted as No. 176 on cover. "Easter Egg Roundup" 16 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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"Beware Of...The Blob!" Written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, with art by Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #3 (pages 1-12 are reprinted). Also: "The End...Or the Beginning?" Origin of Cyclops, part 4 (conclusion). Written by Roy Thomas, with art by Werner Roth and Herb Trimpe; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #42. Characters: Jack O'Diamonds; Scott Summers; Professor X. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $11.75

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Add to cart CGC 8.0 $42.72 View scan Paper: Off white to white Label #4350502003 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. "Bewitched, Bothered, and Be-Dazzled!" Guest-starring Dazzler. Script by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Keith Pollard. Inks by Mike Esposito and friends. Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Rubinstein. On the streets of New York City, Marvel's new disco sensation meets the Amazing Spider-Man! But formal introductions will have to wait as the Lightmaster is in hot pursuit of Dazzler! Once the web-slinger's enemy possesses the mutant songstress, Spider-Man learns firsthand about Dazzler's brilliant powers! Can the wall-crawler turn out the light (master) and save his new friend? Second appearance of Dazzler. Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Harry Osborn, and Flash Thompson. (Notes: Spider-Man and Dazzler cross paths again in Marvel Team-Up 109. The Lightmaster previously appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 20. The first appearance of Dazzler took place in Uncanny X-Men 130. She appears next in Fantastic Four 217 and then in the first issue of her self-titled series: Dazzler (1981). This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 230.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Auction Item: CGC 9.2 View scans 5 bids Current bid: $24.00 Time left: 1d 23h 31m Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #4615524016	Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $19.00 View scan	Add to cart FN 6.0 $18.50 View scan	Add to cart FN 6.0 $19.00 View scan
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Add to cart Very Good $12.75	Add to cart CGC 9.4 $70.00 View scans Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #4623039006 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart CGC 8.5 $139.00 View scan Paper: White Label #4087252011 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Newsstand Edition. "Bewitched, Bothered, and Be-Dazzled!" Guest-starring Dazzler. Script by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Keith Pollard. Inks by Mike Esposito and friends. Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Rubinstein. On the streets of New York City, Marvel's new disco sensation meets the Amazing Spider-Man! But formal introductions will have to wait as the Lightmaster is in hot pursuit of Dazzler! Once the web-slinger's enemy possesses the mutant songstress, Spider-Man learns firsthand about Dazzler's brilliant powers! Can the wall-crawler turn out the light (master) and save his new friend? Second appearance of Dazzler. Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Harry Osborn, and Flash Thompson. (Notes: Spider-Man and Dazzler cross paths again in Marvel Team-Up 109. The Lightmaster previously appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 20. The first appearance of Dazzler took place in Uncanny X-Men 130. She appears next in Fantastic Four 217 and then in the first issue of her self-titled series: Dazzler (1981). This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 230.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Canadian Price Variant with $2.75 cover price. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita. Spider-Man Newspaper Strip Reprints (1980 Paperback), in color, was published by Simon & Schuster in arrangement with Marvel Comics. Spidey battles the diabolical Dr. Doom and the nigh-invincible Dr. Octopus. Softcover, 4 1/2-in x 7-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $2.75.

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Not numbered. Program book celebrating the 85th anniversary of the comic strip with photos and news from the 1978 Reuben Awards Celebration, Dinner, and after party bash. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., black and white, 56 pages.

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Vol. 100, No. 4 - April , 1980. 5.5" x 7.5", 178 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

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"The Winner" Hostess Twinkies Cakes ad starring Josie. "Don't Quote Me!", script and pencils by Joe Edwards; Mr. Weatherbee goes around quoting a guru named Rhancid Bhutta and the students try to stop him. "Report Retort!" half-page Li'l Jinx's Chum Charley story. Mr. Weatherbee Gag Bag. Statement of Ownership; Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months, 272,898; Actual no. copies of single issue published nearest to filing date, 268,844. That's the Stuff! activity page. "Plot Plight," script by George Gladir, pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The students and staff throw a 25th anniversary party for Mr. Weatherbee. "Alibi Awry"; Archie's alibi for being late doesn't work with Mr. Weatherbee. "Off the Record," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren; Miss Grundy is upset when everybody is doing silly things in the hallways to try to break school records. Archie Club News. Jogging Along activity page. "Hall of Fame," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Archie and Jughead trick a freshman into running in the halls right past Mr. Weatherbee's office. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

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World of Jughead. Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "Woe Blow"; A blow on the head seems to give Jughead ESP. "Power Man"; When Archie sees Jughead and Moose fighting (and Jughead winning!) he doesn't realize they are practicing for a school play. "Fruit Salad"; Jughead is wearing a banana costume because he's planning to be in an elementary school pageant about nutrition. Archie Club News. "The Quiet Man"; A con man's plan goes wrong when he tries to trick Jughead into helping him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Josie, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. Vacation Vexation, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica plants a travel brochure near Betty, hoping Betty will go skiing on Mount Royal thinking Veronica is going there; That way, Veronica will have the gang to herself on Snow Valley, where she's really traveling. Wind Chill Factor, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty is the object of ridicule from her friends for buying a down-filled thermal expedition parka and pants to protect her from the cold. Strung Out, script by Frank Doyle, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica has some early success at macrame, something Betty doesn't do, and soon she's filling the mansion with macrame. 36 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

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"The Winner" Hostess Twinkies Cakes with Josie. "Bunny Bully"; Veronica is feeding a rabbit carrots to help him get through the long winter. "Strike Tyke" starring Sabrina the Teenage Witch; bowling story. Archie's Gag Bag. Statement of Ownership; Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months, 268,735; Actual no. of copies of single issue published nearest to filing date, 271,010. "Step on It!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx gets pelted with snowballs. "Power Surge"; Sabrina needs to recharge her powers. "Something to Worry About"; Mr. Weatherbee is worried that Little Jughead and Little Archie will accidentally destroy the castle he has built from toothpicks. Archie Club News. "A Music Sign" activity page. "Auto Suggestion," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Alex refuses to drive more slowly: the energy crisis doesn't affect the Cabots because they don't have shortages of oil, and safety issues don't affect Cabot cars. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

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Add to cart Good $2.65

Vol. 4, No. 4 - April, 1980. 5.25" x 7.5", 178 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart Fine $9.00

Add to cart Fine $9.00

Direct Edition. "Interlude!" Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by George Perez and Joe Rubinstein. After their adventure in Pittsburgh last issue, Earth's Mightiest Heroes take some time off to get their affairs in order at Avengers Mansion. Wonder Man rejoins the group and the Falcon departs. The quiet afternoon is interrupted by a troubled man's arrival at the front door in desperate need of help. Apparently the gentleman has just escaped from an insane asylum. Most of the avengers except for the Wasp think the confused man is just making up a story about the Solomon Institute. But could he actually be speaking the truth? Meanwhile, the Vision grows restless and introspective during Wanda's leave of absence from the team. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

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Newsstand Edition. "Interlude!" Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by George Perez and Joe Rubinstein. After their adventure in Pittsburgh last issue, Earth's Mightiest Heroes take some time off to get their affairs in order at Avengers Mansion. Wonder Man rejoins the group and the Falcon departs. The quiet afternoon is interrupted by a troubled man's arrival at the front door in desperate need of help. Apparently, the gentleman has just escaped from an insane asylum. Most of the avengers except for the Wasp think the confused man is just making up a story about the Solomon Institute. But could he actually be speaking the truth? Meanwhile, the Vision grows restless and introspective during Wanda's leave of absence from the team. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart Very Good $5.49

Add to cart Very Good $5.49

Batman takes on Flash's old foe, Capt. Boomerang, in "Chaos--Coming and Going!" but if that isn't complication enough, Batman has Catwoman to worry about, too! Note: Story continues in # 323. Script by Len Wein, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $12.00

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Batman takes on Flash's old foe, Capt. Boomerang, in "Chaos--Coming and Going!" but if that isn't complication enough, Batman has Catwoman to worry about, too! Note: Story continues in # 323. Script by Len Wein, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Vince Colletta. Cover price $0.40.

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April 5, 1980

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April 12, 1980

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April 19, 1980

Add to cart Very Good $10.00

April 26, 1980

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $7.49

Newsstand Edition. "Trial and Error!" Written by Roger McKenzie. Art and cover by Walt Simonson and Klaus Janson. Starbuck says goodbye to his friends, Apollo tries to bring Uri down and Boxey's determined to find himself a viper. Cover price $0.40.

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Whitman edition. Number/Month on cover: 90189-004, no month listed. Comic book adventures of the famous Warner Bros. cartoon characters The Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote. The Road Runner in "TV or Not TV," "The Detector," "Supper Song," and "Goose on the Loose." Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.40.

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36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Stranded in Space," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Betty confesses a fantasy about being stranded with Archie in an elevator during a blackout, Archie starts preparing for the worst. "Art Smart" half-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Roz comes up with a unique sales tactic for selling her paintings. Betty's Gag Bag, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Joe Edwards. Statement of Ownership; Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months, 277,439; Actual no. copies of single issue published nearest to filing date, 281,741. "Letter Perfect" activity page by Joe Edwards; Fill the proper letters into the proper slots. "Repair Flair," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie asks Betty to repair his jalopy so he can take Veronica out. "Game Blame," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Betty objects to playing second fiddle to a video game. "Rain Refrain," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; A rainy day spoils all of Betty's plans, but provides her with an opportunity. Bowled Over bowling word puzzle by Joe Edwards. "How Sweet It Is," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty gives Archie a jar of honey from her uncle's hives; Veronica hears of it and takes the meaning wrong. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover by Jose Delbo. Stories and art by Jose Delbo and John Severin. A Western adventure comic that turns the notorious real-life outlaw into a folk hero of the Old West. In an issue-length story, Billy is accused of murder, and enlisted as a hired gun by Lucy Thorpe while he's hiding out. By the time he finds out Lucy's plan, she has seized the entire town through schemes and intimidation. Badland's Queen; A Western Hero; Cheyenne Kid: No Sanctuary. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover by Jim Aparo. "A Tale of Two Heroes," script by Gerry Conway, art by Jim Aparo; Batman is exchanged for Adam Strange to aid Sardath and Alanna in proving the spaceman innocent of a murder charge, and Adam finds himself in the midst of a murder investigation in Gotham City. The Borrower ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Wonder Woman. DC crossword puzzle. Statement of ownership - average print run 298,166; average paid circulation 153,034. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover code: 90128-004. The Trial - Written by Michael Teitelbaum. Art by Al McWilliams. Painted Cover. Comic book version of the TV show Buck Rogers in the 25th Century which starred Gil Gerard and Erin Gray. Continues next issue. Includes 25th Century Communications letters page. Plus: Captain America and Nick Fury in 1-page Hostess ad "The Deciding Factor!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

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Direct Edition. "The Way of All Flesh!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roger McKenzie. Pencils by Don Perlin. Inks by Tom Sutton. Cover by Frank Miller and Al Milgrom. The grotesque freak called Adonis is on the loose in New York City! The experiment to use SHIELD's master matrix to turn Eric Cameron into a godlike Adonis has failed miserably. So now Cap has to track down and fight the deranged creature in Central Park -- where only one man will walk away alive! 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $189.99 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #4612824009 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Code’s Comics

Newsstand Edition. "The Way of All Flesh!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roger McKenzie. Pencils by Don Perlin. Inks by Tom Sutton. Cover by Frank Miller and Al Milgrom. The grotesque freak called Adonis is on the loose in New York City! The experiment to use SHIELD's master matrix to turn Eric Cameron into a godlike Adonis has failed miserably. So now Cap has to track down and fight the deranged creature in Central Park -- where only one man will walk away alive! 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

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Add to cart VG- 3.5 $2.65

Reprints issues from the 1967 Charlton 12c cover-priced series. Cover art by Sam Glanzman. "Adventures Of The Man-God Hercules," script by Joe Gill, art by Sam Glanzman; Hercules begins his 12 labors; app. by King Philip, Helen of Troy, and Alexander the Great. "Orion," script by Nicola Cuti, art by Don Newton; Orion hunts a 'weredeer'; app. by Zeus and Clora. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart Fine $4.80

Whitman edition, reprints. Cover by Pete Alvarado and Bill Wright. Stories by unknown. Art by Cliff Voorhees and Bill Wright. Featuring the tales "Soap Boxer," "The Adventurers," "The Home Hunters" and "Folly-the-Leaper"! Starring Chip 'n' Dale, Donald Duck, Brer Bear, Grandpa Chipmunk, Wolverine and Orville! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

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Add to cart CGC 9.8 $250.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #1624796005 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Add to cart VF 8.0 $53.00 or Best Offer View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

The Seekers dailies by John Burns reprinted; 1940s Superman dailies; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane. April Fool's Day cover announcing the death of Stan Lee. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart Very Good $8.00

The Buyer's Guide for Comic Fandom is an early-era comics ad zine featuring comic for sale lists and ads for the many fan publication of the period. This issue features a R. Holmes cover. Marvel Comics Coming Attractions. 80 pages, black and white on newsprint, tabloid 11.5-in. x 17.5-in. NOTE: Early issues were mailed free to interested comic collectors; back issues could be ordered at 25c ea. Later the publication moved to paid subscriptions. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart Fine $9.00 Pedigree: John G. Fantucchio From the John G. Fantucchio collection, but comic does not include a certificate of authenticity.

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Green Lantern front cover by Gil Kane, back cover by John Bolton. Interview with DC writer and editor Jack C. Harris. The art of John Bolton. TJC editor Kim Thompson defends the Journals shifting away from coverage of Marvel and DC, towards promoting independent comics and archival collections. Essay on the comics writing of Don McGregor and Steve Gerber. Plus reviews, columns, letters, and news. Black and white; 82 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $10.00

Newsletter by Clay Geerdes. Contains news of comix, artists of interest, and a general review of what was happening in the underground market. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 2 pages, B&W.

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Newsletter by Clay Geerdes. Contains news of comix, artists of interest, and a general review of what was happening in the underground market. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 2 pages, B&W.

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Add to cart Fine $5.40 View scans Water damage: Slight.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Z Squad" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Men of Action" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Stuka Ace" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.