Comic books April 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", 58 pages, B&W, recommended for 16+. Cover price $0.75.

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"The Hero Within!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Hulk and Ant-Man (aka Scott Lang). Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Jerry Bingham (layouts) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton. In incredible fashion, Iron Man has beaten the Hulk! But the cost of victory is steep! The invincible one's armor has sealed shut and the internal oxygen supply is dwindling! In a desperate effort to save Tony's life, Ant-Man enters Shell-Head's armor through one of his boot jets and then begins traversing his way to the helmet! Will the Astonishing Ant-Man complete his fantastic voyage in time? Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes, Bethany Cabe, and Dr. Erica Sondheim. (Notes: Scott Lang's journey through Shell-Head's armor was a throwback to Hank Pym's journey though the Vision's body in the classic Avengers 93. This excellent 3-part story was reprinted in 2013 in the Iron Man Omnibus hardcover by Michelinie-Layton-Romita Jr.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jewelers Insert Variant. Guest-starring Ant-Man. Hulk cameo. "The Hero Within!" Story by David Michelinie. Art by J. Bingham and Bob Layton. Cover price $0.40.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "The Hero Within!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Hulk and Ant-Man (aka Scott Lang). Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Jerry Bingham (layouts) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton. In incredible fashion, Iron Man has beaten the Hulk! But the cost of victory is steep! The invincible one's armor has sealed shut and the internal oxygen supply is dwindling! In a desperate effort to save Tony's life, Ant-Man enters Shell-Head's armor through one of his boot jets and then begins traversing his way to the helmet! Will the Astonishing Ant-Man complete his fantastic voyage in time? Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes, Bethany Cabe, and Dr. Erica Sondheim. (Notes: Scott Lang's journey through Shell-Head's armor was a throwback to Hank Pym's journey though the Vision's body in the classic Avengers 93. This excellent 3-part story was reprinted in 2013 in the Iron Man Omnibus hardcover by Michelinie-Layton-Romita Jr.) 32 pages.

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Marked for murder, Jonah fights for his life against the deadly "Fort Charlotte Brigade!" Appearance of Mr. Turnbull and the Fort Charlotte Brigade. Written by Michael Fleisher, with art by Dick Ayers and Luis Dominguez. Cover by Luis Dominguez. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Play Boy," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead's play acting is driving Reggie crazy. "Do You Dig?" half-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. Statement of ownership; Total paid circulation, 12 month avg: 101,547. "The Job Hunter," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead makes a show for Reggie of not trying too hard to get work so Reggie will get him hired at the Mantle family newspaper out of spite. "Man's Best Friend," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead gets locked out of the house during a driving snow storm while looking for Hot Dog. "T. D. Calamity," art by Samm Schwartz; Coach Kleats installs a hot dog vendor behind the opponent's end zone during a crucial game to inspire a big game from Jughead. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover art by Rick Buckler and Dick Giordano for "The Graveyard Gambit!" in which the JLA battle Despero (story continues in #178). Plotted by Len Wein and written by Gerry Conway with art by Dick Dillin and inks by Frank McLaughlin. Features heroes this issue: Superman, Batman, Green Arrow, Aquaman, the Atom, Black Canary, J'onn J'onzz, and Zatanna. Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover art by Rick Buckler and Dick Giordano for "The Graveyard Gambit!" in which the JLA battle Despero (story continues in #178). Plotted by Len Wein and written by Gerry Conway with art by Dick Dillin and inks by Frank McLaughlin. Features heroes this issue: Superman, Batman, Green Arrow, Aquaman, the Atom, Black Canary, J'onn J'onzz, and Zatanna. Cover price $0.40.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover art by Rick Buckler and Dick Giordano for "The Graveyard Gambit!" in which the JLA battle Despero (story continues in #178). Plotted by Len Wein and written by Gerry Conway with art by Dick Dillin and inks by Frank McLaughlin. Features heroes this issue: Superman, Batman, Green Arrow, Aquaman, the Atom, Black Canary, J'onn J'onzz, and Zatanna.

Whitman edition Cover price $0.40.

Issue 17/18. April 1980. French language reprint of Kamandi (1972 DC). 6.75" x 10.25". 52 pages. Black and white. NOTE: All text in French.

April 20, 1980 32 pages of comic strips. Tarzan, Star Wars, Ripley's Believe it or not, Hulk, Superman, Phantom, Steve Canyon, B.C., Doonesbury, Walt Disney, and many more. All in color. Kane, Manning, Kuppenberg, Hart, Caniff, plus many others.

April 27, 1980 32 pages of comic strips. Tarzan, Star Wars, Ripley's Believe it or not, Hulk, Superman, Phantom, Steve Canyon, B.C., Doonesbury, Walt Disney, and many more. All in color. Kane, Manning, Kuppenberg, Hart, Caniff, plus many others.

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Cover art by James Sherman. The Planet That Captured the Legion, script by Gerry Conway, art by James Sherman; the Legion helps R.J. Brande get his fortune back; they also run across space pirates. Advertisement for Hostess Fruit Pies with Green Arrow, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. The DC Feature Page, script by Bob Rozakis, art by Steve Ditko (illustrations); page includes Answer Man column by Rozakis and DC Profiles #58 (Steve Ditko). 32 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

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Distributed in the United Kingdom (England). Exact copy of American edition except for cover price. Cover art by James Sherman. The Planet That Captured the Legion, script by Gerry Conway, art by James Sherman; the Legion helps R.J. Brande get his fortune back; they also run across space pirates. Advertisement for Hostess Fruit Pies with Green Arrow, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. The DC Feature Page, script by Bob Rozakis, art by Steve Ditko (illustrations); page includes Answer Man column by Rozakis and DC Profiles #58 (Steve Ditko). 32 pgs.

Whitman edition. Cover art by James Sherman. The Planet That Captured the Legion, script by Gerry Conway, art by James Sherman; the Legion helps R.J. Brande get his fortune back; they also run across space pirates. Advertisement for Hostess Fruit Pies with Green Arrow, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. The DC Feature Page, script by Bob Rozakis, art by Steve Ditko (illustrations); page includes Answer Man column by Rozakis and DC Profiles #58 (Steve Ditko). 32 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Archie in: "Snow Job"; "Vampire Ire"; and "Teamwork"! Plus: "Archie - Weather Wise" activity page; Archie's Gag Bag quarter-pager; and Li'l Jinx's Chum Mort in half-page story "The Wheel Thing"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover art by Dexter Taylor. "Attack of the Ice Creatures" Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "The Raging Storm," script and art by Dexter Taylor; Toby Taylor runs away from home because his parents are divorcing, and Little Archie goes out to find him in a bad snowstorm. "All in the Family"; Fred leaves his bowling team because he wants to spend more time with his family, but his family is too busy to spend time with him. Statement of ownership; Average number of copies sold during previous 12 months (total paid circulation): 100,107; Actual number sold for issue nearest filing date (total paid circulation): 117,401. "Half 'n' Half," script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley is trying to eat less. "Super Witch," script and art by Dexter Taylor; Sabrina uses her magic to get a job at Pop's Chok'lit Shop. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

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Published by Charles Brown, Locus is a fanzine that reports on science fiction and fantasy writing. Issue #232 includes: Hugo award nominees; book news; Stayin' Alive column by Norman Spinrad; A Buyer's Guide to World Processing by Charles Platt; fantasy books reviewed by Fritz Leiber; NorWesCon and HalCon Three reports (with photos); and letters from John Brunner, Forrest J Ackerman, and Tom Disch. 24 pgs. April, 1980. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

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The Man Who Could Walk Through Walls - Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Steve Ditko. Cover by John Byrne and Steve Ditko. Is Barry Witherspoon strong? Yes...but in a way you never expected...a way that could destroy Machine Man! Starring Machine Man, Fred Greenfield (villain, introduction), Machine Man [Barry Witherspoon] (villain, introduction), Miles Brinkman, Gloria Witherspoon (introduction), Gloria's son (introduction), Gloria's daughter (introduction), Archie Goldsmith (introduction) and Hiram R. Goldsmith. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Steve Ditko. Cover by John Byrne and Steve Ditko. Is Barry Witherspoon strong? Yes...but in a way you never expected...a way that could destroy Machine Man! Starring Machine Man, Fred Greenfield (villain, introduction), Machine Man [Barry Witherspoon] (villain, introduction), Miles Brinkman, Gloria Witherspoon (introduction), Gloria's son (introduction), Gloria's daughter (introduction), Archie Goldsmith (introduction) and Hiram R. Goldsmith. 6.75" x 10.25", 32 pages, FC.

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Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Tom Koch, Dick DeBartolo, Henry Clark, Stan Hart, Larry Siegel, Lou Silverstone, Dave Manak, Frank Jacobs, 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 original Amityville Horror and disaster movie The Concorde - Airport '79, featuring art by Mort Drucker. Customized cursing symbols for comics. Phone books of early America. A version of Poe's "The Raven" for joggers. Mad's takes on dating, actors, and People magazine. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, and Marginals by Sergio Aragones. The Calamityville Horror; One Fine Day Downtown While Watching a Double Feature; The Corncorde - Airplot '79; One Fine Day Downtown While Passing a Construction Site; "People" Magazines for Other Specialized Groups; The Lighter Side of Celebrations; Mad Medals to be Presented to Deserving Actors; The Jogger (with apologies to The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe); Mad's "Necromania Agent" of the Year; One Saturday Afternoon Downtown; Still More Yellow Pages Through History - Early American Telephone Company; Mad Laws; Mad's Academy Awards for Dating; Comic Strip Cursing Symbols to Match a Given Situation; The White, Shadowed; Fold-In. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.75.

Bugs Bunny

"Marvel Comics" value 3-Pack sealed in original factory bag (circa early 80's). This pack contains Ka-Zar (1974 2nd Series) #20, Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) #75, and Captain America (1968 1st Series) #206.

"Marvel Comics" value 2-Pack sealed in original factory bag (circa early 80's). This pack contains Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) #62 and Star Trek (1980 Marvel) 1.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $250.00 View scans Paper: White Label #4320216014	Add to cart Fine $14.25	Add to cart Fine $14.25	Add to cart Very Good $10.50
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Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein. The Ending, In Anger!, script by Ed Hannigan, pencils by Jerry Bingham, inks by Al Gordon; In Georgia, T'Challa uncovers the killer of Angela Lynne and Windeagle, Leroy Ames, and regains his memory of being partially brainwashed by the Dragon Circle into forgetting his prior battles with them; He later defeats the supernatural Soul Strangler and helps indict the local leader of the Klan, Ambrose Ellis, and leader of the Dragon Circle, Rev. Addison Blackburn. 36 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

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Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein. The Ending, In Anger!, script by Ed Hannigan, pencils by Jerry Bingham, inks by Al Gordon; In Georgia, T'Challa uncovers the killer of Angela Lynne and Windeagle, Leroy Ames, and regains his memory of being partially brainwashed by the Dragon Circle into forgetting his prior battles with them; He later defeats the supernatural Soul Strangler and helps indict the local leader of the Klan, Ambrose Ellis, and leader of the Dragon Circle, Rev. Addison Blackburn. 36 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Black Panther stars in "The Ending, in Anger!" Script by Ed Hannigan, pencils by Jerry Bingham, inks by Alan Gordon. Frank Miller/Joe Rubinstein cover. Cover price $0.40.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein. The Ending, In Anger!, script by Ed Hannigan, pencils by Jerry Bingham, inks by Al Gordon; In Georgia, T'Challa uncovers the killer of Angela Lynne and Windeagle, Leroy Ames, and regains his memory of being partially brainwashed by the Dragon Circle into forgetting his prior battles with them; He later defeats the supernatural Soul Strangler and helps indict the local leader of the Klan, Ambrose Ellis, and leader of the Dragon Circle, Rev. Addison Blackburn. 36 pgs.

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Featuring Material Originally Presented in Avengers (1963 1st Series) #57 - "Behold...The Vision!" Starring the Avengers. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and George Klein. Relive the very first appearance of the Vision, one of the all time great Avengers characters. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Issue #360 - April 1980. Avengers, Champions and X-Men reprints. 8-in. x 11-in., 50 pages, black and white.

Reprints Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #137. Harry Osborn's second appearance as the Green Goblin in "Death-Trap Times Three." Characters: F: Spider-Man; V: The Green Goblin; GA: J. Jonah Jameson, Robbie Robertson, Liz Allen, Ned Leeds, Flash Thompson. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt. Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Reprints Amazing Spider-Man #137 (Green Goblin). "The Green Goblin Strikes!" Harry Osborne becomes Green Goblin, Pt 2. Cover price $0.40.

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Direct Edition. "Fear!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Hawkeye. Script by Steven Grant. Pencils by Carmine Infantino. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Rubinstein. The wondrous wall-crawler is swinging through Manhattan when he spots a smoldering armored car with its back doors blown off! Did somebody just pull a brink's job? The web-slinger moves in for a closer look and discovers Hawkeye running away from the wreckage! Once Spider-Man catches up to the ace archer, he realizes that Hawkeye is scared to death! Who put the fear into the avengers' bowman? The two heroes compare notes and come up with a likely suspect! Mr. Fear! Can Hawkeye and Spider-Man conquer their fears and overcome Mr. Fear? First appearance of Mr. Fear (aka Alan Fagan). (Note: Mr. Fear returns in Web of Spider-Man 63.) 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

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Newsstand Edition. "Fear!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Hawkeye. Script by Steven Grant. Pencils by Carmine Infantino. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Rubinstein. The wondrous wall-crawler is swinging through Manhattan when he spots a smoldering armored car with its back doors blown off! Did somebody just pull a brink's job? The web-slinger moves in for a closer look and discovers Hawkeye running away from the wreckage! Once Spider-Man catches up to the ace archer, he realizes that Hawkeye is scared to death! Who put the fear into the avengers' bowman? The two heroes compare notes and come up with a likely suspect! Mr. Fear! Can Hawkeye and Spider-Man conquer their fears and overcome Mr. Fear? First appearance of Mr. Fear (aka Alan Fagan). (Note: Mr. Fear returns in Web of Spider-Man 63.) 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Spider-Man and Hawkeye battle Mr. Fear in "Fear!" Script by Steven Grant, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Pablo Marcos. Al Milgrom/Joe Rubinstein cover. Cover price $0.40.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Carnival of Souls!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Ghost Rider. Script by Steven Grant. Pencils by Pat Broderick. Inks by Bruce Patterson. Cover by Rich Buckler and Al Milgrom. Peter Parker and Glory Grant are enjoying a Connecticut afternoon at the Carnival, when they enter a sideshow tent to see a "freak show." However, the carnival ceases to be fun, when Peter recognizes one of the 'freaks' on display...it's the Ghost Rider! What has happened to Johnny Blaze? The Spectacular Spider-Man returns after dark to find out! Can the web-slinger and the Ghost Rider break the spell of Moondark? 32 pages