Comic books May 1980

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Death of Innocence!" Story by Doug Meonch. Art by Herb Trimpe and Mike Esposito. What is to become of the Guardians of World Freedom when Shogun Sanctuary is destroyed? Plu, the startling secret behind the Men in Black is finally revealed! 32 pages, FC

UK Edition - Reprints Atlas (Marvel) stories. Squarebound, 7.25" x 9.25", 52 pages, B&W.

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"Give Me Liberty of Give Me Death!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Mike Zeck and Joe Rubinstein. Peter Parker is enjoying a boat cruise along the Hudson River with his fellow graduate students, when suddenly a flaming message appears in the sky summoning the Spectacular Spider-Man to the Statue of Liberty. The web-slinger thinks the message is from the Human Torch, but that assumption might just prove to be deadly! When the wall-crawler reaches Lady Liberty's torch, he doesn't find Johnny Storm; however, he does find the Frightful Four! The odds do not look good for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Story continues in Fantastic Four 218. (Note: This issue was reprinted in 2005 in the trade paperback "Fantastic Four Spider-Man Classic.") 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Give Me Liberty of Give Me Death!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Mike Zeck and Joe Rubinstein. Peter Parker is enjoying a boat cruise along the Hudson River with his fellow graduate students, when suddenly a flaming message appears in the sky summoning the Spectacular Spider-Man to the Statue of Liberty. The web-slinger thinks the message is from the Human Torch, but that assumption might just prove to be deadly! When the wall-crawler reaches Lady Liberty's torch, he doesn't find Johnny Storm; however, he does find the Frightful Four! The odds do not look good for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Story continues in Fantastic Four 218. (Note: This issue was reprinted in 2005 in the trade paperback "Fantastic Four Spider-Man Classic.") 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

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Direct Edition. Cover pencils by John Byrne, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Blades of the Grinder! starring Spider-Woman, script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by Steve Leialoha, inks by Mike Esposito; Paper magnate Dockery decides to create news surrounding Spider-Woman. 32 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by John Byrne, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Blades of the Grinder! starring Spider-Woman, script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by Steve Leialoha, inks by Mike Esposito; Paper magnate Dockery decides to create news surrounding Spider-Woman. 32 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

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Mysterio Cover price $0.50.

Stories by Will Eisner and Jules Feiffer. Art by Eisner, Wally Wood and John Spranger. Wraparound cover by Eisner. Kitchen Sink introduces Eisners classic stories from the 1940s and '50 to a new generation. Boombershlag; Beauty; Cargo Octopus; A River of Crime. Plus an Outer Space story illustrated by Wood, a Spirit checklist by Cat Yronwode, and Part 6 of Life on Another Planet. 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. 56 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

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Star Trek: The Motion Picture: Part 2 of 3! - "V'Ger!" Based on the screenplay by Harold Livingston and the Story by Alan Dean and Gene Roddenberry. Adapted by Marv Wolfman. Art by Dave Cockrum and Klaus Janson. Spock has rejoined the crew, but even with the full assembly of his best men and women at his back, can Captain Kirk some how find a way to stop a cosmic force of unbridled destructive power? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

1981 - 1st printing. Featuring comicv strips, stories, and activities based on the classic sci-fi series! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 94 pages, full color.

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Direct Edition. "Dark Lord's Gambit!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Gene Day. Like pieces on the game board, the dark lord, Darth Vader, maneuvers the players into position for the coup de tat. The galaxy has just become a more dangerous place to be for the young Luke Skywalker, for the Sith Lord now knows the name of the man who thwarted him by destroying the Death Star. Cover price $0.40.

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Newsstand Edition. "Dark Lord's Gambit!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Gene Day. Like pieces on the game board, the dark lord, Darth Vader, maneuvers the players into position for the coup de tat. The galaxy has just become a more dangerous place to be for the young Luke Skywalker, for the Sith Lord now knows the name of the man who thwarted him by destroying the Death Star. Cover price $0.40.

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1st printing. Collects material from Star Wars (1977-1986 Marvel) #39-44. Based on the movie by George Lucas. Adapted by Archie Goodwin. Art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Released in Holland, this Annual contains an edited-down version of Marvel Comics' adaptation of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Text is in English. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

Signed and numbered by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon - 1st printing. Collects material from Star Wars (1977-1986 Marvel) #39-44. Based on the movie by George Lucas. Adapted by Archie Goodwin. Art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Released in Holland, this Annual contains an edited-down version of Marvel Comics' adaptation of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Text is in English. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 500 copies. Cover price $3.95.

COMIC ONLY, NO RECORD - Story, music and photos from the original motion picture. Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 7-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages NOTE: Any copy listed here, regardless of grade assigned, comes WITHOUT the 45 RPM record (if the record is included, it may not be playable).

INCLUDES RECORD - Story, music and photos from the original motion picture. Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 7-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages NOTE: Any copy listed here, regardless of grade assigned, includes both comic and record.

Book Club Edition - 1st printing. Based on the story by George Lucas. Adapted by Donald F. Glut. It has been a few months since the destruction of the Death Star. Luke Skywalker and the Rebel Alliance are in hiding on the remote ice world of Hoth. However, the Imperial Empire led by Darth Vader, soon locates them and the Rebels are scattered in all directions with dark forces in hot pursuit. Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back is considered by many to be the darkest and best chapter in the Star Wars Saga. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 184 pages, Text Only. No Cover Price.

NO Dust Jacket - Book Club Edition - 1st printing. Based on the story by George Lucas. Adapted by Donald F. Glut. It has been a few months since the destruction of the Death Star. Luke Skywalker and the Rebel Alliance are in hiding on the remote ice world of Hoth. However, the Imperial Empire led by Darth Vader, soon locates them and the Rebels are scattered in all directions with dark forces in hot pursuit. Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back is considered by many to be the darkest and best chapter in the Star Wars Saga. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 184 pages, Text Only. No Cover Price.

1st printing. By Joe Johnston and Nilo Rodis-Jamero. Features incredible original drawings from the fifth chapter of arguably the greatest science fiction space-fantasy of all time. This book shows early design stages of vehicles, weapons, spaceships, and characters from the film including: the Imperial Probot, snowspeeder, Rebel cruiser, an Imperial Snow Walker, Darth Vader's ship, Cloud City, Boba Fett's ship, a Tauntaun, and more. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

Weekly B&W magazine published in the UK. NOTE: Title becomes Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Monthly (1980 UK) at issue #140.

Weekly B&W magazine published in the UK. NOTE: Title becomes Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Weekly (1980 UK) at issue #118.

Weekly B&W magazine published in the UK. NOTE: Title becomes Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Weekly (1980 UK) at issue #118.

Weekly B&W magazine published in the UK. NOTE: Title becomes Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Weekly (1980 UK) at issue #118.

Weekly B&W magazine published in the UK. NOTE: Title becomes Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Weekly (1980 UK) at issue #118.

Starburst is Marvel's British magazine about "science fantasy in tv, cinema and graphics." Special Effects Spectacular. Issue #21 includes: Production designer Peter Ellenshaw on the secrets of the Black Hole; visual effects designer Mat Irvine on the art of movie model making; interview with BBC effects man Ian Scoones; new Battlestar Galactica movie; the films of Jules Verne. Galactica cover. Original cover price: 60p. NOTE: #4-87 published by Marvel Comics.

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Galactica 1980 - Earth is found, but can it be saved?; interview with Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back director Irvin Kershner; Buck Rogers' robot buddy Twiki; interview with Tom Baker (Doctor Who); Martian Chronicles - landmark mini-series reviewed. Galactica cover. Cover price $2.25.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. By David Hutchison. This second volume of Special Effects, part of the STARLOG Photo Guidebook Series, generally picks up where volume one left off. In volume one we took a behind-the-scenes look at the design and construction of models and miniature sets, as well as a peek at the frame-by-frame world of the model animator. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 98 pages, B&W.

"The Scarecrow Fights With Fear." The Scarecrow strikes debilitating fear into the Super Friends, rendering them inoperative. Starring Aquaman, Batman, Robin, Superman, Wonder Woman, Zan, Jayna, Gleek, and Commissioner Gordon. Script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Bob Smith. Cover by Schaffenberger and Smith. Cover price $0.40.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. "The Scarecrow Fights With Fear." The Scarecrow strikes debilitating fear into the Super Friends, rendering them inoperative. Starring Aquaman, Batman, Robin, Superman, Wonder Woman, Zan, Jayna, Gleek, and Commissioner Gordon. Script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Bob Smith. Cover by Schaffenberger and Smith.

Whitman edition. Cover price $0.40.

Whitman edition. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. The Sleeper Out of Time!, script by Gerry Conway, art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez; the ghost image of a courier from space battles Superman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. The Sleeper Out of Time!, script by Gerry Conway, art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez; the ghost image of a courier from space battles Superman. 32 pgs.

Whitman edition. Cover art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. The Sleeper Out of Time!, script by Gerry Conway, art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez; the ghost image of a courier from space battles Superman. 32 pgs Cover price $0.40.

Reprints Action Comics #506 - "The Children's Exodus from Earth!" Written by Cary Bates. Art by Curt Swan. Jorlan continues making trouble for Superman! German edition. 32 pgs, full color.

Reprints DC Comics Presents #19 - "Who Haunts this House?" Written by Denny O'Neil. Art by Joe Staton and Frank Chiaramonte. Superman and Batgirl team up to investigate an old Victorian mansion that has mysteriously appeared in the middle of the desert German edition. 32 pgs, full color.

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Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. The Face on Cloud 9! starring Supergirl, script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Vince Colletta; Supergirl accidentally uses her will-power to make Peter Barton become Dynamic. The Enigma of the Empty Elevator starring Mr & Mrs Superman, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Hostess ad starring Wonder Woman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Alakazam...It's Magic!--The Private Life of Clark Kent, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Joe Giella. Wanted: One War -- Slightly Used!--Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Calnan, inks by Vince Colletta. Hang-Glide to Nowhere!--Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Joe Giella. 68 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Long-running men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult cartoons, and nude photography. 8.5" x 11", 74 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.75.

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Originally presented in Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) #6 - "...And to the Vanquished - Death!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. It's a true clash of titans as the mighty Prince Namor battles the savage Tiger Shark supremacy of the Seven Seas! 36 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

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Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Originally presented in Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) #6 - "...And to the Vanquished - Death!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. It's a true clash of titans as the mighty Prince Namor battles the savage Tiger Shark fr supremacy of the Seven Seas! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Originally presented in Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) #6 - "...And to the Vanquished - Death!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. It's a true clash of titans as the mighty Prince Namor battles the savage Tiger Shark fr supremacy of the Seven Seas! 32 pages, FC.