Comic books 1981 w/ month not specified

Issue #2 - 1981. New magazine format. Catalog of original comic book and comic strip art published by Tony Dispoto. Artists include Vaughn Bode, Frank Frazetta, Michael Golden, Hal Foster, Frank Miller, Marshall Rogers, Al Capp, Jeff Jones, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and many others. 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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Vol. 5 # 2. In this issue: Paul Newman, Marilyn Monroe, Kevin Brownlow interview. John C. Tibbetts cover. Cover price $2.00.

Vol. 5 # 3. In this issue: Bette Davis, Claude Rains, D.W. Griffith, Errol Flynn. John C. Tibbetts cover. Cover price $2.00.

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Vol. 5 # 4. In this issue: appreciating the Hollywood poster artist; Depression musicals. Cover price $2.00.

Vol. 5 # 5. In this issue: Movie/Video Expo; Robert Wise tribute; Alice in Wonderland on film; Max Steiner; great stuntmen. John C. Tibbetts cover. Cover price $2.00.

Vol. 5 # 6. In this issue: John Barrymore; "Gone With the Wind"; history of 3-D. Cover price $2.00.

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Vol. 6 # 1. In this issue: Robert Redford. John C. Tibbetts cover. Cover price $2.00.

Cover art by Gerry Shamray. Ripoff Chick, script by Harvey Pekar, pencils by Greg Budgett, inks by Gary Dumm; Harvey sees a woman and sparks a memory of how they were ten years previously, and the relationship starts again. Young Ideas, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Michael T. Gilbert; Joe wants to know how Harvey makes out with women at work. Cold World, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Gerry Shamray; A 61 year old guy asks Harvey about the chances of a job, and tells his story. Read This, script by Harvey Pekar, pencils by Greg Budgett, inks by Gary Dumm; Harvey remembers a guy he used to trade records with and helps him move his collection. Once Again to Oregon, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Gary Dumm; Harvey's flight companion to Oregon is far more interesting than he anticpated. Prelude, Party & Post-Party, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Gary Dumm; Harvey puzzles on and off for years about a girl he liked in high school. 60 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

No. 1 - 1981. 5" x 7.5", 380 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Copyright 1981. Story and art by Peter Malik. Teens watch a popular TV show about a prehistoric caveboy and discuss the merits of evolution vs creationism. 6 5/8" x 10 1/8", FC, 32 pages. Cover price $0.69.

1981 Flip Book - 1st Printing. Featuring a collection of classic underground comic strips by Willie Murphy, Art Spiegelman, Justice Green, Bobby London, Sharky Flenniken, Jay Lynch, Bill Griffith, and R. Crumb, Skip Williamson, Jay Kinney, R. Hayes, James Osborne, Justin Green, Gilbert Shelton, Dan Clyne, Evert Geradts and Kim Deitch! A collection of the best underground and independent comics from the 1960s through 1970s. Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 352 pages, B&W, MATURE READERS, Cover price $9.95.

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Variant edition with 69c cover price. Archie turns to his friends for advice on dating woes, but fails to see that real love is a matter of eternal faith. Includes a dating guide for teenage readers new to the world of romance. Story, art and cover by Al Hartley. 32 pages. Cover price $0.69.

Variant edition with no cover price. Archie turns to his friends for advice on dating woes, but fails to see that real love is a matter of eternal faith. Includes a dating guide for teenage readers new to the world of romance. Story, art and cover by Al Hartley. 32 pages.

4th Edition - 1st printing. "150 B.C. to 600 A.D.!" Written by Phil Barker. Art by Ian Heath. Covers the Organization, tactics, dress and weapons of the Roman Empire from 150 B.C. to 600 A.D. Softcover, 148 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations). Cover price $32.99.

2nd and later printings. By Nick Meglin. Foreword by Federico Fellini. A collection of more than 150 examples of the finest in humorous illustration. Featuring the talents of Sergio Aragones, Paul Coker, Jack Davis, Mort Drucker, Gerry Gersten, Johnny Hart, Allan Jaffee, Bob Jones, Donald Reilly, Norman Rockwell, Arnold Roth, and Maurice Sendak. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.95.

This is a hardcover reprint of the July 1939 issue of the popular pulp magazine, "Astounding Science Fiction". It was published in 1981 by the Southern Illinois University Press to serve the growing critical audience of science fiction, fantastic fiction and speculative fiction. It includes the short stories by A.E. van Vogt, Nat Schachner, C.L. Moore, Isaac Asimov, Nelson S. Bond, Ross Rocklynne and Amelia R. Long. It also includes modern era epilogues by A.E. van Vogt, Isaac Asimov and Ross Rocklynne. 180 pages, text (with B&W illustrations).

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Direct Edition. First appearance of Rogue and Madelyne Pryor in "By My Friends Betrayed!" Spider-Woman, X-Men, Carol Danvers, and New Brotherhood of Mutants guest star. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by Michael Golden. Inks by Armando Gil. Cover by Al Milgrom. This action-packed annual has got it all, true believers: the first appearance of Rogue, the spectacular art of Michael Golden, the tragic return of Carol Danvers, and the stupendous struggle between the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and the mighty Avengers! Following the events of Uncanny X-Men #142, Mystique & her New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants attempt to break four of their members out of Ryker's Island prison! After Rogue and Mystique take down Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor, the rest of the Avengers and Spider-Woman catch up to the villains, and the epic clash erupts! Woven in and around the frantic action at Ryker's Island is the heartbreaking story of Carol Danvers' return to Earth. Her life has fallen apart since leaving for Limbo with Marcus Immortus in Avengers #200, and now, stripped of her powers and memories, Carol begins the long road to recovery. And the first step is an emotional confrontation with her former teammates! Notes: Marvel Super-Heroes #11 (Fall 1992) fills in the details of Carol Danvers' life between Avengers #200 and Avengers Annual #10. The Thing stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "A Lesson to Be Learned!" This issue was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Dynamic Forces Signed Edition - Signed by Stan Lee - Limited to 5 copies. Includes Certificate of Authenticity. First appearance of Rogue and Madelyne Pryor in "By My Friends Betrayed!" Spider-Woman, X-Men, Carol Danvers, and New Brotherhood of Mutants guest star. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by Michael Golden. Inks by Armando Gil. Cover by Al Milgrom. This action-packed annual has got it all, true believers: the first appearance of Rogue, the spectacular art of Michael Golden, the tragic return of Carol Danvers, and the stupendous struggle between the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and the mighty Avengers! Following the events of Uncanny X-Men #142, Mystique & her New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants attempt to break four of their members out of Ryker's Island prison! After Rogue and Mystique take down Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor, the rest of the Avengers and Spider-Woman catch up to the villains, and the epic clash erupts! Woven in and around the frantic action at Ryker's Island is the heartbreaking story of Carol Danvers' return to Earth. Her life has fallen apart since leaving for Limbo with Marcus Immortus in Avengers #200, and now, stripped of her powers and memories, Carol begins the long road to recovery. And the first step is an emotional confrontation with her former teammates! Notes: Marvel Super-Heroes #11 (Fall 1992) fills in the details of Carol Danvers' life between Avengers #200 and Avengers Annual #10. The Thing stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "A Lesson to Be Learned!" This issue was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers. 52 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Newsstand Edition. First appearance of Rogue and Madelyne Pryor in "By My Friends Betrayed!" Spider-Woman, X-Men, Carol Danvers, and New Brotherhood of Mutants guest star. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by Michael Golden. Inks by Armando Gil. Cover by Al Milgrom. This action-packed annual has got it all, true believers: the first appearance of Rogue, the spectacular art of Michael Golden, the tragic return of Carol Danvers, and the stupendous struggle between the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and the mighty Avengers! Following the events of Uncanny X-Men #142, Mystique & her New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants attempt to break four of their members out of Ryker's Island prison! After Rogue and Mystique take down Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor, the rest of the Avengers and Spider-Woman catch up to the villains, and the epic clash erupts! Woven in and around the frantic action at Ryker's Island is the heartbreaking story of Carol Danvers' return to Earth. Her life has fallen apart since leaving for Limbo with Marcus Immortus in Avengers #200, and now, stripped of her powers and memories, Carol begins the long road to recovery. And the first step is an emotional confrontation with her former teammates! Notes: Marvel Super-Heroes #11 (Fall 1992) fills in the details of Carol Danvers' life between Avengers #200 and Avengers Annual #10. The Thing stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "A Lesson to Be Learned!" This issue was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

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Issue #47 - 1981. Featuring a four-page comic story illustrated by Stephen Bissette. Plus a three-page comic story produced by the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon Art with art again by Stephen Bissette. Doctor Duck one-page comic by Howard Cruse. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 80 pages, full color.

Issue #1 - 1981. One side is full color, reverse side is black and white. Single sheet folded to 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. Opened, the poster measures 22-in. x 30-in. The following have a single portrait in color: Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Lando Calrissian, C-3P) and R2-D-2, Darth Vader, Princess Leia and Chewbacca. The black and white side has the same characters with short bio of the actor portraying their character along with uncredited art of their respective character. NOTE: this item was published folded.

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69 cent cover price. When Charlie's family car breaks down, the Bear family stops to help, and invites them to a Sunday School picnic. There, Charlie and his family learn about the Bears' church and beliefs. Part of the Kiddie Christian Comics series geared for younger readers. Story, art and cover by Al Hartley. 32 pages. Cover price $0.69.

1st Printing - Comic book annual featuring "The Bash Street Kids, originally featured in the British newspaper "The Beano". Hardcover, 8" x 10", 90 pages, full color.

Summer Special 1981. 48 Pages

1st printing. Written by Denny O'Neil and Len Wein. Art by Irv Novick, and Berni Wrightson. Hardcover, 8-in, x 11-in., 60 pages, full color.

1st printing. 1985 Edition. Cover by Bryan Talbot. Includes: "The Falcon's Lair!" written by Don Kraar and illustrated by Adrian Gonzales; and "Last Laugh" written by Gerry Conway and illustrated byJosé Luis García-López. Hardcover. 7.75" x 10.75". 60 pages. Color.

Promotional Mini-Foldout comic for The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Features Batman, Robin, and The Penguin. 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" (13-1/2" x 5-1/2" unfolded), b&w.

The Batman Portfolio #1 by Marshall Rogers (S.Q. Productions Inc., 1981) is a portfolio of four nicely illustrated color plates by acclaimed Batman artist Marshall Rogers. 11.5 in. x 14 in., FC

Holiday Special 1981. 64 Pages

Reprints - Digest Size - 196 Pages

Contains Marc Silvestri's first published pencils ("Act of Contrition", scripted by Martin Pasko and later reprinted in Unexpected #222). Shares a Rich Buckler/Dick Giordano cover with Unexpected #213. Also features "The Skull that Lived!" by George Kashdan and Tom Mandrake, "The Strange Guide" by Bill Kelley and Nestor Malgapo, and " Falling Down to Heaven…" by J. M. DeMatteis and Brian Bolland, among others. Cover price $0.95.

Written by Andrew Christine - 68 Pages, Full color

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1st Printing. Collection of Hagar the Horrible comic strips by Dik Browne. Softcover, 5" x 8 1/2", B&W. Cover price $4.95.

Collection of fiction and pictorial features that previously appeared in Omni magazine plus a new Robert Silverberg story. In this volume: fiction by George R.R. Martin ("the Way of Cross and Dragon"), Dan Ing ("Down & Out on Ellfive Prime"), Leigh Kennedy ("Whale Song"), Dr. Robert L. Forward ("The Singing Diamond"), Suzy McKee Charnas ("The Ancient Mind at Work"), William G. Shepherd ("The Chessmen"), Tom Sullivan ("The Mickey Mouse Olympics"), Theodore Sturgeon ("Time Warp"), Lloyd Biggle, Jr. ("The Weariest River"), Juleen Brantingham ("Lobotomy Shoals"), Ron Goulart ("Invisible Stripes"), Orson Scott Card ("A Thousand Deaths"), Robert Silverberg ("Waiting For the Earthquake"), and Paul J. Nahin ("The Language Clarifier"). Dune pictorial by John Schoenherr (text by Frank Herbert). Chris Foss portfolio. Spaceships pictorial (text by Arthur C. Clarke). Squarebound; color; 144 pages. Cover price $3.75.

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TV & film coverage: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, The Black Hole, Clash of the Titans, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Conan, Battlestar Galactica, Tom Corbett, The Greatest American Hero; Spectacular Space Art by David Mattingly & Don Maitz; Feature Interviews: Harrison Ford, Gene Roddenberry, Harry Hamlin, Lou Ferrigno, Lorne Greene, Brian Johnson; Special Features: animation, SF comics, SF radio, space stamps, robots, UFOs. Yoda cover. Cover price $3.95.