Comic books July 1980

July 5, 1980. Features include Comic Rock in "Terror Tube" (script by Pat Mills, art by Kevin O'Neill), the Stainless Steel Rat Saves the World (script by Kelvin Gosnell, art by Carlos Ezquerra), Judge Dredd in "The Judge Child" part 12 (script by John Howard, art by Ron Smith), the Mind of Wolfie Smith (script by Tom Tully, art by Jesus Redondo), Robo-Hunter in "Day of the Droids" (script by T.B. Grover, art by Ian Gibson). Kil-ray back cover pin-up by O'Neill.

July 12, 1980. Features include the Stainless Steel Rat Saves the World (script by Kelvin Gosnell, artby Carlos Ezquerra), the Mind of Wolfie Smith (script by Tom Tully, art by Jesus Redondo), Judge Dredd in "The Judge Child" part 13 (script by John Howard, art by Ron Smith), the V.C.s (script by Gerry Finlay-Day, art by Gary Leach), and Robo-Hunter in "Day of the Droids" (script by T.B. Grover, art by Ian Gibson). Tomb of the Hosti back cover pin-up by Kevin O'Neill.

July 19, 1980. Features include the Stainless Steel Rat Saves the World (script by Kelvin Gosnell, art by Carlos Ezquerra), the Mind of Wolfie Smith (script by Tom Tully, art by Jesus Redondo), Judge Dredd in "The Judge Child" part 14 (script by John Howard, art by Ron Smith), the V.C.s (script by Gerry Finlay-Day, art by Cam Kennedy), and Robo-Hunter in "Day of the Droids" (script by T.B. Grover, art by Ian Gibson). Wraparound cover by Mike McMahon.

July 26, 1980. Features include the Stainless Steel Rat Saves the World (script by Kelvin Gosnell, art by Carlos Ezquerra), the Mind of Wolfie Smith (script by Tom Tully, art by Jesus Redondo), the Killer in the Cab (script by Alan Moore, art by John Richardson), Judge Dredd in "The Judge Child" part 15 (script by John Howard, art by Mike McMahon), and Robo-Hunter in "Day of the Droids" (script by T.B. Grover, art by Ian Gibson).

Vintage men's interest entertainment magazine that contains articles of interest for bachelors, humorous adult themed comic strips, short fiction stories, and nude pin-up photography. 8.5" x 11", 72 pages, mostly B&W with some color pages. -MATURE READERS-

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Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "The Great Space-Travel Hoax," script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman tangles with an energy-being created from the subconscious of five aliens masquerading as Earth people. "The Computers That Saved Metropolis!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Dick Giordano; Alec and Shanna use a pair of TRS-80 computers to help Superman stop Major Disaster after Superman's powers become difficult for him to control. 68 Pages, Full Color, $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Variant. Cover art by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano. The Great Space-Travel Hoax starring Superman, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. The Computers That Saved Metropolis! starring Superman and Major Disaster, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Dick Giordano. 64 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. 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. 32 pgs.

July 1980. Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin-up girls. In this issue: Doped & Deadly - Texas street hookers...the new outlaws; Male Sexuality - what you don't know about your sex drive; V.D. Epidemic - herpes is spreading fast as wildfire; and Nevada Brothel - Sheri's Palace caters to swingers! Plus: Club Adam - it's action for swingers! 8-in. x 11-in. Mature Readers Cover price $2.25.

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Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. Midway Madness starring Plastic Man, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bob Smith. Woozy and Plastic Man, with the help of Granetta Bloch, capture the killers of Granetta's sister Cindy. Flash Hostess ad, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 'Twixt Hammer and Anvil starring Starman, script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Steve Ditko inks by Romeo Tanghal; While Starman rescues Clryssa, Merria returns to the home world only to learn that Oswin has been declared Regent. Frank Chiaramonte bio by Mike Barr. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. Midway Madness starring Plastic Man, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bob Smith. Woozy and Plastic Man, with the help of Granetta Bloch, capture the killers of Granetta's sister Cindy. Flash Hostess ad, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 'Twixt Hammer and Anvil starring Starman, script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Steve Ditko inks by Romeo Tanghal; While Starman rescues Clryssa, Merria returns to the home world only to learn that Oswin has been declared Regent. Frank Chiaramonte bio by Mike Barr. 36 Pages, Full Color.

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"Assault on...Fortress Magneto!" Written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, with art by Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #4 (pages 13-23 are reprinted). Characters: Intro: Brotherhood of Evil Mutants: Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Mastermind, Toad, Magneto; X-Men; Prof X. Also: "And the Mob Cried...Vengeance!" Origin of Iceman, part 2. Written by Roy Thomas, with art by George Tuska and John Verpoorten; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #45. Characters: Bobby Drake; Cyclops. Cover by Al Milgrom. Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Reprints X-Men #4 and #45. "Assault on Fortress Magneto!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman. Cover price $0.40.

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Direct Edition. "A Method in His Madness!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. For the past few weeks, the devious Dr. Jonas Harrow has tormented J. Jonah Jameson with his Mental Attitude Response Variator (MARV) ray! And after forcing the Daily Bugle's publisher to have a nervous breakdown, the twisted doctor turns his attention to the city editor: Joe Robertson! While blasting Robbie (from afar) with the MARV ray, Dr. Harrow decides to radiate the entire Bugle city room! But the mad scientist is not aware that Spider-Man's alter-ego has stopped by for a visit! One thing leads to another...and the web-slinger, Jonah, and Jonas rendezvous for a meeting of the minds! May the craziest man win! (Note: This is one of only three issues John Byrne penciled for the Amazing Spider-Man title (1st series): issues 189, 190, and 206.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

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Newsstand Edition. "A Method in His Madness!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. For the past few weeks, the devious Dr. Jonas Harrow has tormented J. Jonah Jameson with his Mental Attitude Response Variator (MARV) ray! And after forcing the Daily Bugle's publisher to have a nervous breakdown, the twisted doctor turns his attention to the city editor: Joe Robertson! While blasting Robbie (from afar) with the MARV ray, Dr. Harrow decides to radiate the entire Bugle city room! But the mad scientist is not aware that Spider-Man's alter-ego has stopped by for a visit! One thing leads to another...and the web-slinger, Jonah, and Jonas rendezvous for a meeting of the minds! May the craziest man win! (Note: This is one of only three issues John Byrne penciled for the Amazing Spider-Man title (1st series): issues 189, 190, and 206.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Spider-Man has to rescue J. Jonah Jameson yet again in "A Method in His Madness!" Script by Roger Stern, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Gene Day. Al Milgrom cover. Cover price $0.40.

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July 1980. Cover by Broeck Steadman. Stories: "Anasazi"(Part 1) by Dean Ing, "The Dreamsender" by Timothy Zahn, "Toadstool Sinfonia" by Laurence M. Janifer, "Gambler's War" by Eric Vinicoff and Marcia Martin, and "The Girl in the Attache Case" by Gary Alan Ruse. Science Fact article: "Quark Stars" by Margaret L. Silbar. Softcover, 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

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Last 40c cover priced issue. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Stories by Joe Edwards and unknown. Art by Joe Edwards and unknown. Archie and Jughead try to get revenge on a childhood bully in "Revenge is Sweet"! Also featuring Archie in: "My Stars"; "Happy Times"; and "Second Site"! Plus: "Archie - The Inside Story" activity page; "Archie's Gag Bag" half-pager; and a pin-up of Archie, Jughead and Veronica! And: Li'l Jinx in the 1-pager "Returning Your Call"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

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Last 40-cent cover price issue. Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "Shopping Spree" Hostess Twinkies Cakes ad starring Josie. "Treed," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Weatherbee asks Archie to take car of his bonsai tree while he is out of town. "Well Done!" one-page story starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. Mr. Weatherbee Gag Bag. "Game Acclaim," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg inks by Bob Smith; Archie is caught playing a hand-held video game at school so Mr. Weatherbee takes it until school is dismissed but soon Mr. Weatherbee learns how addictive the game can be. Archie Club News. "I.Q. Miscue," script by George Gladir, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Jon D'Agostino; A computer mix-up causes Archie to be classified as a gifted student. "Plane Facts"; Miss Grundy takes Archie's paper airplane and tries to throw it in the trash can. Weighing in Daze! activity page. "Silly Thinker"; Mr. Weatherbee asks Archie to do an important task but he gets distracted by a pretty girl. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

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Betty and Veronica Summer Fun. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "Wet N' Wonderful," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; The Lodges get an obnoxious new neighbor who thinks nothing of inviting himself over to share the Lodge pool. Veronica models fashion designs submitted by readers, art by Dan DeCarlo. "Youth Has Its Fling," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica decide to emulate Tom Sawyer and raft down the small river that runs near Riverdale. "Aid To The Enemy," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Smitten with a handsome attendant at the beach first aid station, Veronica keeps faking accidents so she'll have an excuse to spend time with him. "A Court Case," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; In order to entice Betty into a game of tennis, Veronica vows not to lose her temper on the court. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Last 40-cent cover price. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. In A Baggy Bag, art by Dan DeCarlo Jr.; Veronica convinces the other girls to begin wearing the new style of baggy slacks, even though all the boys hate them. Talk Of The Town, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Mr. Lodge is stunned by how long Betty and Veronica can talk. Hobby Lobby, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; When Veronica hears that Betty is the favorite in a dollhouse competition, and that Betty will use the prize on Archie, she decides to enter as well. 36 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

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"Event Lament"; Midge catches Archie to be her date at the Sadie Hawkins dance and now he wants detention so he doesn't have to face Moose. "Eggs-Actly!" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx's mom asks her to bring a dozen eggs from Charley's house. "To Catch a Thief"; Betty offers to lend out her dog Cuddles as a watch dog for Archie's house while he's on vacation. "No Soap" starring Pop Tate. "It's the Prince-Able"; Veronica takes Archie to a costume party and insists he wear a costume that goes with her Princess costume. Archie Club News. Pinball Puzzle activity page with Reggie Mantle. "Childhood Daze," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead sees his old childhood tiger in the garbage and tries to hide him from Reggie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

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Last 40-cent cover price. Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "Shopping Spree" Hostess snack cakes ad starring Josie. "Shake n' Bake," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mary makes a cake for the bake sale and leaves it for Archie to deliver; When Archie and Jughead drop the cake they are forced to try to make one themselves. "Monumental Answer" starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards; Who was the Washington Monument named after, Charley Hawse? Archie's Gag Bag. "Choose Your Partner"; Melody tests out Alan and Alex with a kiss to determine which one Josie should date. "All in a Days Work"; Sabrina uses magic to do her chores and still complains about what a strenuous day she's had. Archie Club News. "A Fresh Air Puzzle" page with Coach Kleats. "Letter Alone" activity page with Miss Haggly. "All Those Charms," script and pencils by Dexter Taylor, inks by Rudy Lapick; Little Sabrina gives Little Betty a magic bracelet that makes her irresistible to the boys. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

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July 1980 - Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, Text (With B&W illustrations and photos). Cover price $1.50.

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"Prelude of the War-Devil!" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Carmine Infantino (layouts) and Jack Abel's little helpers (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Bob McLeod. Earth's Mightiest Heroes get stuck in an elevator! The Scarlet Witch announces her return to the team! And something's wrong with Carol Danvers, AKA Ms. Marvel! Meanwhile, the newly reconstructed Red Ronin is kidnapped by his own creator. Cameo appearance by Ant-Man. (Notes: Red Ronin previously appeared in Godzilla 17.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. "Prelude of the War-Devil!" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Carmine Infantino (layouts) and Jack Abel's little helpers (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Bob McLeod. Earth's Mightiest Heroes get stuck in an elevator! The Scarlet Witch announces her return to the team! And something's wrong with Carol Danvers, AKA Ms. Marvel! Meanwhile, the newly reconstructed Red Ronin is kidnapped by his own creator. Cameo appearance by Ant-Man. (Notes: Red Ronin previously appeared in Godzilla 17.)

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Cover art by Jim Aparo. "Death--Twenty Stories High," script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Steve Mitchell; Commissioner Gordon summons Batman to the roof of police headquarters; He gets shot at by a would-be assassin and then captures him; Batman saves Gordon and his rival for the post of police commissioner, Robert Brand, from getting killed by a pair of gunmen. Hostess Twinkies ad starring the Flash, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Answer Man featuring Bob Rozakis. Cary Bates bio by Mike Barr. 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 Jim Aparo. "Death--Twenty Stories High," script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Steve Mitchell; Commissioner Gordon summons Batman to the roof of police headquarters; He gets shot at by a would-be assassin and then captures him; Batman saves Gordon and his rival for the post of police commissioner, Robert Brand, from getting killed by a pair of gunmen. Hostess Twinkies ad starring the Flash, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Answer Man featuring Bob Rozakis. Cary Bates bio by Mike Barr.

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Stories and art by Sam Glanzman and others. War comics from Charlton highlighting American conflicts of the 20th century, from World War I to Vietnam. This issue features a five-part, issue-length story with art by comics legend and WWII veteran Sam Glanzman. In each chapter, soldiers cope with the reality of war in five different historical periods, from the Battle of Marathon in the 5th century BC to the Battle of Remagen during WWII. 218 B.C.; Christmas, 490 B.C.: The Battle of Marathon; December 2, 1805: Fight for Freedom; July 15, 1918; Mar. 7, 1945: Remagen Bridgehead. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

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Part 1 of 2 - "Ape and Essence!" Written by Roger McKenzie. Art and cover by Walt Simonson and Klaus Janson. The crew of the Battlestar Galactica encounter a new breed of humanoid and this encounter may prove to be their last! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.