Comic books October 1980

The Empire Strikes Back Yoda cover. Subtitled The Magazine of Imaginative Media, Fantastic Films #19 includes: interviews with Frank Oz, Mark Hammill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Mayhew, Bill Dee Williams, Harrison Ellenshaw (spfx matte artist), and Roger Corman; The Worlds Worst Film Festival; a Star Wars saga portfolio; and a piece on the Warp stage play. Cover price $2.25.

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"That a Child May Live" Part 2 of 2. Written by Doug Moench. Pencils by Bill Sienkiewicz. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four, Agatha Harkness, and Gabriel journey to New Salem, Colorado to confront Nicholas Scratch! Upon their arrival the FF expect another fierce fight from the Salem Seven...and Brutacus, Gazelle, Hydron, Reptilla, Thornn, Vakume, and Vertigo do not disappoint! Can the Fantastic Four save Franklin from the witches of New Salem? Note: The FF previously battled the Salem Seven in Fantastic Four Annual 14. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "That a Child May Live" Part 2 of 2. Script by Doug Moench. Art by Bill Sienkiewicz (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four, Agatha Harkness, and Gabriel journey to New Salem, Colorado to confront Nicholas Scratch! Upon their arrival the FF expect another fierce fight from the Salem Seven...and Brutacus, Gazelle, Hydron, Reptilla, Thornn, Vakume, and Vertigo do not disappoint! Can the Fantastic Four save Franklin from the witches of New Salem? (Note: The FF previously battled the Salem Seven in Fantastic Four Annual 14.) 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

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Reprints Silver Surfer (1969 1st Series) #11. "O, Bitter Victory!" Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Dan Adkins. When a madman puts the Silver Surfer's true love's life in jeopardy, Norrin Radd does the only thing he can...send her back to Zen-La where she'll be safe, and perhaps lost to him forever. Includes the back-up tale "1000 Clowns!" Starring Adam Warlock. Originally presented in Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #181. Written by Jim Starlin. Pencils by Jim Starlin. Inks by Al Milgrom. Even the enigmatic Warlock can become perplexed by a cadre of cosmic jo-jos. Cover price $0.75.

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Cover art by Stephen Fabian. News of upcoming books. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 32 pages B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Volume 33 - Number 10, October 1980. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. Articles and Stories include The Nazca Lines: Airfields of the Gods, The Hackettstown Horro, Filming Phantoms, and Our Psychic Pets Foresaw the Flood! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos). Cover price $1.00.

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Cover by Maurice Whitman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani and Ken Battefield. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. The WWII Battle of Guadalcanal is recounted from the Marine perspective, in a three-part story by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. After the invasion of Guadalcanal is achieved, Sgt. Kennedy and his men move to Henderson Field and the Battle of Bloody Ridge. Then they must take out an ammo dump before the Battle is over. During WWI, Marines are pinned down in no-man's-land by enemy fire. The Road Back: Guadalcanal! Part I; The Battle of Bloody Ridge! Part II; "Well Done, Marines!": Part III; The Devil Dogs!; The Marines Are Coming. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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Film in Review is a publication of the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures, Inc, an independent, non-profit organization of public citizens founded in 1909 to represent the interests of the motion picture public. This National Board further assists the development of the motion picture as a source of entertainment, as education, and as art, by providing media for the expression of the public's opinion about films and their cultural and social effects. 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

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Cover pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Giordano. Will You Believe Me When I'm Dead?, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Fiona Webb tells Flash that Barry Allen is trying to kill her. The Secret History of the Nuclear Man, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by George Perez (breakdowns) and Bob Smith (finished art), inks by Bob Smith; Ronnie Raymond tells Professor Stein the entire truth behind Firestorm. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Hawkman. Grit ad with Richie Rich. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Giordano. Will You Believe Me When I'm Dead?, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Fiona Webb tells Flash that Barry Allen is trying to kill her. The Secret History of the Nuclear Man, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by George Perez (breakdowns) and Bob Smith (finished art), inks by Bob Smith; Ronnie Raymond tells Professor Stein the entire truth behind Firestorm. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Hawkman. Grit ad with Richie Rich. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

UK Edition, pence price stamped on the cover. Cover pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Giordano. Will You Believe Me When I'm Dead?, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Fiona Webb tells Flash that Barry Allen is trying to kill her. The Secret History of the Nuclear Man, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by George Perez (breakdowns) and Bob Smith (finished art), inks by Bob Smith; Ronnie Raymond tells Professor Stein the entire truth behind Firestorm. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Hawkman. Grit ad with Richie Rich. 36 pgs.

Whitman edition. Painted cover by Chuck Liese. Stories by John Warner. Art by Gene Fawcette and Carlos Garzon. The continuing adventures of Flash Gordon, Dale Arden and Dr. Zarkov on the planet Mongo. This issue features art by Carlos Garzon, longtime assistant to EC legend Al Williamson. Continuing their exploration of Mongo's Cave Kingdom, Flash and Dale encounter a city on the sea and a subterranean monster. Flash tries to help the people of the cave kingdom rebel against the rule of the tyrannical king Requin. Great shark cover painted by Chuck Liese. This variant was released in Canada and the overseas market, while the US version (30B) was delayed due to a change in the release date of the 1980 Flash Gordon film. Troubled Waters. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

Stories and art by Leonard Rifas, Harry Driggs, Tom Chalkley, Tim Boxell, Akira Narita, Fred Schodt, Robert Crumb, Moria Wright, Larry Rippee, Harry S. Robbins, Trina Robbins and Steve Leialoha. Leonard Rifas presents an attempt a educating the masses about the injustices found in the world food supply and food production industry, as well as the unhealthy dietary choices made by consumers. 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

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Direct Edition. "The Wrath of Manitou!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Joe Rubenstein. The Ghost Rider duels with a spectre that wants to destroy a local dam. Is the Spirit of Vengeance fighting for the right side? The Human Torch stars in Hostess ad "The Human Torch Saves the Valley!" Cover price $0.50.

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Newsstand Edition. "The Wrath of Manitou!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Joe Rubenstein. The Ghost Rider duels with a spectre that wants to destroy a local dam. Is the Spirit of Vengeance fighting for the right side? The Human Torch stars in Hostess ad "The Human Torch Saves the Valley!" Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Wrath of Manitou!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Joe Rubenstein. The Ghost Rider duels with a spectre that wants to destroy a local dam. Is the Spirit of Vengeance fighting for the right side? The Human Torch stars in Hostess ad "The Human Torch Saves the Valley!" Cover price $0.50.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. "The Wrath of Manitou!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Joe Rubenstein. The Ghost Rider duels with a spectre that wants to destroy a local dam. Is the Spirit of Vengeance fighting for the right side? The Human Torch stars in Hostess ad "The Human Torch Saves the Valley!"

Cover by Pat Boyette. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Ernie Bache, Pat Boyette, and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. A horror anthology from Charlton that often featured work by Steve Ditko and other comics luminaries. A man learns the truth about an ancient Roman legend, in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. Pamela enlists Dr. Graves' help in driving a ghost out of her home. A WWI soldier's ghost returns during WWII to get revenge for a cowardly act. Great Caesar's Ghost; Dr. Graves: The Ghost Fighter; Army of the Dead!; The Smoke Demon. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Mike Kaluta. Featuring: 1 page intro story "Ghosts and the Supernatural" written by Murray Boltinoff and drawn by Romeo Tanghal; 6 page story "The Haunt of Double 13" written by Carl Wessler and drawn by Charles Nicholas & Steve Mitchell; 6 page story "Hell Night" written by David Allikas and drawn by Tom Mandrake; 6 page story "The Haunted Madhouse!" written by Carl Wessler and drawn by Jack Sparling & Vince Colletta; 6 page story "The Flaming Phantoms of Frightmare Alley" written by Carl Wessler and drawn by Tenny Henson; 1 page The Files of Dr. Geist text story "Perilous Poltergeist." Cover price $0.50.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover by Mike Kaluta. Featuring: 1 page intro story "Ghosts and the Supernatural" written by Murray Boltinoff and drawn by Romeo Tanghal; 6 page story "The Haunt of Double 13" written by Carl Wessler and drawn by Charles Nicholas & Steve Mitchell; 6 page story "Hell Night" written by David Allikas and drawn by Tom Mandrake; 6 page story "The Haunted Madhouse!" written by Carl Wessler and drawn by Jack Sparling & Vince Colletta; 6 page story "The Flaming Phantoms of Frightmare Alley" written by Carl Wessler and drawn by Tenny Henson; 1 page The Files of Dr. Geist text story "Perilous Poltergeist."

68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

More than 200 girls, grins, & giggles. Nudity. 6 1/2-in. x 10-in., B/W. Cover price $1.50.

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Direct Edition. "Nightmare at the North Pole." Part 1 of 2. Green Lantern is back with Carol Ferris, but gets kidnapped by Dr. Polaris, who zaps GL's power ring of energy and takes it as his own. Script by Denny O'Neil, art by Joe Staton. Cover by Jim Starlin. Cover price $0.50.

Newsstand Edition. "Nightmare at the North Pole." Part 1 of 2. Green Lantern is back with Carol Ferris, but gets kidnapped by Dr. Polaris, who zaps GL's power ring of energy and takes it as his own. Script by Denny O'Neil, art by Joe Staton. Cover by Jim Starlin. Cover price $0.50.

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Fanzine showcasing the talents of Harvey Comics creators. In this issue; Warren Kremer and Howie Post. 5.5" x 8.5", 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

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First 50-cent issue. Anthology comic book with scary and suspenseful stories. Cover art by Steve Ditko. The Room of Madness; A cursed Persian rug drives Aldous Benton crazy. Revenge of the Slave Ghost; Calvin C. Hewlitt tries to capture a ghost. It's About Tyme; Mr. Tyme is gains incredible powers. All art by Steve Ditko. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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The adult illustrated fantasy magazine. Cover art by Liz Biji. The Legend of the Magic Tone Box, script and art by Angus McKie. Rock City, script and art by Jean Giraud [as Moebius]. Space Jive, script and art by Al Voss. Trashman Agent of the 6th Int'rnational, script and art by Manuel Rodriquez [as Algernon Backwash]. Worlds Among Us, script by Jimi Hendrix and Thomas Yeates, art by Thomas Yeates. The Theft of the Golden Hit starring Lou Rocky, script and art by Dominique He. The Bulldaggers, script and art by Matt Howarth. Lead Guitar, script and art by Philippe Druillet. Rock Opera, script and art by Rod Kierkegaard, Jr. Heartbreak Hotel, script and art by Dick Matena. Back cover art by Jim Cherry. Oct, 1980, issue 43. 100 pgs. Cover price $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Issue 62 - October, 1980. Magazine devoted to a marijuana based counter-culture. In this issue: "Interview: Marianne Faithful" by Ann Bardach, "Teacher's Pests", by George Barkin, "Back to the Bush", by Harlan Ang, "Home on the Range" by Eleanore Kennedy, and much more. 8-in. x 11-in., 106 pages, B&W and partial color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Joe Kubert. Featuring: 1 page House of Mystery introduction written by Len Wein and drawn by Romeo Tanghal; 7 page story "Cold Storage" written by Paul Kupperberg and drawn by E.R. Cruz; 3 page story "Man Without Fear" written by Mike W. Barr and drawn by Ernie Patricio; 7 page story "Kill, Clown, Kill!" written by Carl Wessler and drawn by Tenney Henson; 7 page story "Sound and Fury" written by Mike W. Barr and drawn by John Garcia. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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Direct Edition. "The Changelings!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Woodgod and Doc Samson. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Hulk arrives to find a beaten and bruised Doc Samson. He learns that his friends have been taken captive by the beastly Changelings. However, as the Woodgod reveals their origins to Betty and Rick, the stunned humans begin to realize that their captors may not be as malevolent as they at first thought. But what will happen when the Hulk, who still believes his friends in danger, shows up with one of his mad-ons? 36 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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Newsstand Edition. "The Changelings!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Woodgod and Doc Samson. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Hulk arrives to find a beaten and bruised Doc Samson. He learns that his friends have been taken captive by the beastly Changelings. However, as the Woodgod reveals their origins to Betty and Rick, the stunned humans begin to realize that their captors may not be as malevolent as they at first thought. But what will happen when the Hulk, who still believes his friends in danger, shows up with one of his mad-ons? 36 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Changelings!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Woodgod and Doc Samson. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Hulk arrives to find a beaten and bruised Doc Samson. He learns that his friends have been taken captive by the beastly Changelings. However, as the Woodgod reveals their origins to Betty and Rick, the stunned humans begin to realize that their captors may not be as malevolent as they at first thought. But what will happen when the Hulk, who still believes his friends in danger, shows up with one of his mad-ons? 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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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 $0.95.

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Direct Edition. "Facades, Ruses, and Masques" Story by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Art by Bob Layton. It's a three-way battle: Iron Man vs. the Dreadnoughts, Rhodey vs. the Spymaster, and Bethany Cabe vs. Madame Masque! Can the good guys win all three? 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

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Newsstand Edition. "Facades, Ruses, and Masques" Story by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Art by Bob Layton. It's a three-way battle: Iron Man vs. the Dreadnoughts, Rhodey vs. the Spymaster, and Bethany Cabe vs. Madame Masque! Can the good guys win all three? 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. "Facades, Ruses, and Masques" Story by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Art by Bob Layton. It's a three-way battle: Iron Man vs. the Dreadnoughts, Rhodey vs. the Spymaster, and Bethany Cabe vs. Madame Masque! Can the good guys win all three? 32 pages