Comic books October 1982

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Stronger men than Jonah have run "The Gauntlet!" - and failed! Emmylou Hartley appearance. Written by Michael Fleisher, with art by Dick Ayers and Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.60.

Cover art by Stan Goldberg. Having A Heat Wave, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; When two hoodlums confront Josie and Valerie at the mall, Alexandra surreptitiously uses her magic to protect them. Summer Fashions page by Dan DeCarlo. A fill-in word puzzle introduced by Josie. Here Lies Alex, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Alex is in trouble with his father for going out on dates. Ladies and Gentlemen, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Josie and the girls are given a hard time by some boys at the beach. How Do You Spell Defeat?, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg inks by Rudy Lapick; Alexandra casts some magic spells to get Alan and Josie away from each other, first conjuring up a freak rainstorm and then cursing Josie with a gigantic rear end. 36 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.60.

Canadian Edition. Cover art by Stan Goldberg. Having A Heat Wave, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; When two hoodlums confront Josie and Valerie at the mall, Alexandra surreptitiously uses her magic to protect them. Summer Fashions page by Dan DeCarlo. A fill-in word puzzle introduced by Josie. Here Lies Alex, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Alex is in trouble with his father for going out on dates. Ladies and Gentlemen, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Josie and the girls are given a hard time by some boys at the beach. How Do You Spell Defeat?, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg inks by Rudy Lapick; Alexandra casts some magic spells to get Alan and Josie away from each other, first conjuring up a freak rainstorm and then cursing Josie with a gigantic rear end. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. Barely Friendly, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; After being insulted by Jughead, the sexy and snobbish Cheryl Blossom asks her brother Jason to beat up the townie "who wears the silly hat." Seafood Special, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Jughead and Archie catch a lot of crabs, but though the girls eat shellfish all the time, they're disgusted by the idea of killing them. Lost and Found, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Jughead tries to get some sleep on the beach, but he's wearing the magic pin that makes all the girls attracted to him, and they won't leave him alone. Two On the Isle, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Jughead builds his own tropical island paradise out of abandoned sets and props from an old playhouse. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Canadian Edition. Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. Barely Friendly, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; After being insulted by Jughead, the sexy and snobbish Cheryl Blossom asks her brother Jason to beat up the townie "who wears the silly hat." Seafood Special, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Jughead and Archie catch a lot of crabs, but though the girls eat shellfish all the time, they're disgusted by the idea of killing them. Lost and Found, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Jughead tries to get some sleep on the beach, but he's wearing the magic pin that makes all the girls attracted to him, and they won't leave him alone. Two On the Isle, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Jughead builds his own tropical island paradise out of abandoned sets and props from an old playhouse. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

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Direct Edition. George Perez cover. "Crisis on Earth-Prime" Book One of Five. Major cross-over event with Justice League of America (Earth-1), Justice Society (Earth-2), All-Star Squadron (Earth-2), and Crime Syndicate (Evil doppelgangers from Earth-3) Cover price $0.60.

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Newsstand Edition. George Perez cover. "Crisis on Earth-Prime" Book One of Five. Major cross-over event with Justice League of America (Earth-1), Justice Society (Earth-2), All-Star Squadron (Earth-2), and Crime Syndicate (Evil doppelgangers from Earth-3) Cover price $0.60.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. George Perez cover."Crisis on Earth-Prime" Book One of Five. Major cross-over event with Justice League of America (Earth-1), Justice Society (Earth-2), All-Star Sqadron (Earth-2), and Crime Syndicate (Evil doppelgangers from Earth-3) Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. George Perez cover."Crisis on Earth-Prime" Book One of Five. Major cross-over event with Justice League of America (Earth-1), Justice Society (Earth-2), All-Star Sqadron (Earth-2), and Crime Syndicate (Evil doppelgangers from Earth-3) Cover price $0.60.

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Cover art by Brent Anderson. "I'll Take Manhattan," script by Bruce Jones, pencils by Brent Anderson (breakdowns) and Armando Gil (finished art), inks by Armando Gil; Ka-Zar wakes up in NY after being shot in the head with no memories; Zabu scapes from Zoo and goes after Ka-Zar, with Shanna following him. In prison, Ramona releases Kraven and pays him to hunt Ka-Zar alive for her, and Kraven accepts only to prove to Calypso he can hunt Spider-Man alone for her. "Fly Now, Pay Later Part II", script by Bruce Jones, art by Val Mayerik. Wolverine #2 house ad. Fumetti in the inside front cover, featuring Bruce Jones, Louise Simonson. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition with $.1.00 cover price Cover price $1.00.

October 3, 1982. The Sunday comic strips in comic book form: Ripley's Believe It or Not, Star Wars (script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson), Prince Valiant (by John Cullen Murphy), Star Trek (by Padraic Shigetani), Brenda Starr Reporter (by Dale Messick and Ramona Fradon), Dick Tracy (by Gould, Fletcher, and Collins), Juliet Jones (by Stan Drake), The Phantom (script by Lee Falk, art by Sy Barry), Tarzan (by Mike Grell), Steve Canyon (by Milton Caniff), Gasoline Alley (by Dick Moores), Alley Oop (by Dave Graue), Doonesbury (by G.B. Trudeau), Andy Capp (by Reginald Smythe), Frank and Ernest (art by Thaves), Doctor Smock (by Geo. Lemont), Henry (by Don Trachte), Bringing Up Father (by Frank Fletcher), The Wizard of Id (by Brant Parker and Johnny Hart), B.C. (by Johnny Hart), They'll Do It Every Time, Dennis the Menace (by Hank Ketcham), Mark Trail (by Dodd and Elrod), Crock (by Bill Rechin and Don Wilder), Marmaduke (by Brad Anderson), The Lockhorns (by Bill Hoest), and The Small Society (by Brickman). 24-page, 7-in. x 11-in., full color comic strip newspaper inserts.

October 10, 1982. The Sunday comic strips in comic book form: Ripley's Believe It or Not, Star Wars (script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson), Prince Valiant (by John Cullen Murphy), Star Trek (by Padraic Shigetani), Brenda Starr Reporter (by Dale Messick and Ramona Fradon), Dick Tracy (by Gould, Fletcher, and Collins), Juliet Jones (by Stan Drake), The Phantom (script by Lee Falk, art by Sy Barry), Tarzan (by Mike Grell), Steve Canyon (by Milton Caniff), Gasoline Alley (by Dick Moores), Alley Oop (by Dave Graue), Doonesbury (by G.B. Trudeau), Andy Capp (by Reginald Smythe), Frank and Ernest (art by Thaves), Doctor Smock (by Geo. Lemont), Henry (by Don Trachte), Bringing Up Father (by Frank Fletcher), The Wizard of Id (by Brant Parker and Johnny Hart), B.C. (by Johnny Hart), They'll Do It Every Time, Dennis the Menace (by Hank Ketcham), Mark Trail (by Dodd and Elrod), Crock (by Bill Rechin and Don Wilder), Marmaduke (by Brad Anderson), The Lockhorns (by Bill Hoest), and The Small Society (by Brickman). 24-page, 7-in. x 11-in., full color comic strip newspaper inserts.

October 17, 1982. The Sunday comic strips in comic book form: Ripley's Believe It or Not, Star Wars (script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson), Prince Valiant (by John Cullen Murphy), Star Trek (by Padraic Shigetani), Brenda Starr Reporter (by Dale Messick and Ramona Fradon), Dick Tracy (by Gould, Fletcher, and Collins), Juliet Jones (by Stan Drake), The Phantom (script by Lee Falk, art by Sy Barry), Tarzan (by Mike Grell), Steve Canyon (by Milton Caniff), Gasoline Alley (by Dick Moores), Alley Oop (by Dave Graue), Doonesbury (by G.B. Trudeau), Andy Capp (by Reginald Smythe), Frank and Ernest (art by Thaves), Doctor Smock (by Geo. Lemont), Henry (by Don Trachte), Bringing Up Father (by Frank Fletcher), The Wizard of Id (by Brant Parker and Johnny Hart), B.C. (by Johnny Hart), They'll Do It Every Time, Dennis the Menace (by Hank Ketcham), Mark Trail (by Dodd and Elrod), Crock (by Bill Rechin and Don Wilder), Marmaduke (by Brad Anderson), The Lockhorns (by Bill Hoest), and The Small Society (by Brickman). 24-page, 7-in. x 11-in., full color comic strip newspaper inserts.

October 24, 1982. The Sunday comic strips in comic book form: Ripley's Believe It or Not, Star Wars (script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson), Prince Valiant (by John Cullen Murphy), Star Trek (by Padraic Shigetani), Brenda Starr Reporter (by Dale Messick and Ramona Fradon), Dick Tracy (by Gould, Fletcher, and Collins), Juliet Jones (by Stan Drake), The Phantom (script by Lee Falk, art by Sy Barry), Tarzan (by Mike Grell), Steve Canyon (by Milton Caniff), Gasoline Alley (by Dick Moores), Alley Oop (by Dave Graue), Doonesbury (by G.B. Trudeau), Andy Capp (by Reginald Smythe), Frank and Ernest (art by Thaves), Doctor Smock (by Geo. Lemont), Henry (by Don Trachte), Bringing Up Father (by Frank Fletcher), The Wizard of Id (by Brant Parker and Johnny Hart), B.C. (by Johnny Hart), They'll Do It Every Time, Dennis the Menace (by Hank Ketcham), Mark Trail (by Dodd and Elrod), Crock (by Bill Rechin and Don Wilder), Marmaduke (by Brad Anderson), The Lockhorns (by Bill Hoest), and The Small Society (by Brickman). 24-page, 7-in. x 11-in., full color comic strip newspaper inserts.

October 31, 1982. The Sunday comic strips in comic book form: Ripley's Believe It or Not, Star Wars (script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson), Prince Valiant (by John Cullen Murphy), W.C. Fields (by Frank Smith and Jim Smart), Geech (by Jerry Bittle), Dick Tracy (by Gould, Fletcher, and Collins), Juliet Jones (by Stan Drake), The Phantom (script by Lee Falk, art by Sy Barry), Tarzan (by Mike Grell), Steve Canyon (by Milton Caniff), Gasoline Alley (by Dick Moores), Alley Oop (by Dave Graue), Doonesbury (by G.B. Trudeau), Andy Capp (by Reginald Smythe), Frank and Ernest (art by Thaves), Doctor Smock (by Geo. Lemont), Henry (by Don Trachte), Bringing Up Father (by Frank Fletcher), The Wizard of Id (by Brant Parker and Johnny Hart), B.C. (by Johnny Hart), They'll Do It Every Time, Dennis the Menace (by Hank Ketcham), Mark Trail (by Dodd and Elrod), Crock (by Bill Rechin and Don Wilder), Marmaduke (by Brad Anderson), The Lockhorns (by Bill Hoest), and The Small Society (by Brickman). 24-page, 7-in. x 11-in., full color comic strip newspaper inserts.

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Direct Edition. Cover art by Keith Giffen. Darkness Transcendent, script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Keith Giffen (breakdowns) and Larry Mahlstedt (finished art), inks by Larry Mahlstedt; Newly-elected Legion leader Dream Girl and her team travel to Sorcerer's World, where they are attacked again by the Servants of Darkness; In the midst of the battle, a mysterious baby appears that the White Witch believes may be the key to their victory; The Great Darkness Saga, Part 3. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Keith Giffen. Darkness Transcendent, script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Keith Giffen (breakdowns) and Larry Mahlstedt (finished art), inks by Larry Mahlstedt; Newly-elected Legion leader Dream Girl and her team travel to Sorcerer's World, where they are attacked again by the Servants of Darkness; In the midst of the battle, a mysterious baby appears that the White Witch believes may be the key to their victory; The Great Darkness Saga, Part 3. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Cover art by Keith Giffen. Darkness Transcendent, script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Keith Giffen (breakdowns) and Larry Mahlstedt (finished art), inks by Larry Mahlstedt; Newly-elected Legion leader Dream Girl and her team travel to Sorcerer's World, where they are attacked again by the Servants of Darkness; In the midst of the battle, a mysterious baby appears that the White Witch believes may be the key to their victory; The Great Darkness Saga, Part 3. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.60.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Kazuo Koike. Art and cover by Goseki Kojima.

An epic samurai adventure of staggering proportions Lone Wolf and Cub (Kozure Okami in Japan) is acknowledged worldwide for the brilliant writing of series creator Kazuo Koike and the groundbreaking cinematic visuals of the late Goseki Kojima, creating unforgettable imagery of stark beauty, kinetic fury, and visceral thematic power that influenced a generation of visual storytellers both in Japan and in the West.

This volume includes Shadows, Echoes and Hostage Child.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 482 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Written by Kazuo Koike. Art and cover by Goseki Kojima.

An epic samurai adventure of staggering proportions Lone Wolf and Cub (Kozure Okami in Japan) is acknowledged worldwide for the brilliant writing of series creator Kazuo Koike and the groundbreaking cinematic visuals of the late Goseki Kojima, creating unforgettable imagery of stark beauty, kinetic fury, and visceral thematic power that influenced a generation of visual storytellers both in Japan and in the West.

This volume includes Will of the Fang and Last Kurokuwa.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 498 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese.

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Cover art by Mott Drucker. "M*U*S*H*", script by Arnie Kogen, art by Jack Davis; In a parody of the TV series "M*A*S*H*," life is portrayed on a past-its-prime television series about the Korean War. "Marching Songs Now that the Armed Forces are Co-ed," script by Mary Joan Chini (plot) and Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Rickard; Famous military songs are rewritten to reflect modern times. "One Freezing Day in a Cemetery," script and art by Don Martin; A group of pallbearers have an accident. "The Lighter Side of ...," script and art by Dave Berg; Ironic situations inspired by people dealing with big brothers, cooking, injuries, crime, discipline, math, the other woman, economics, doctors, medical exams, dinner time, parents, dating and justice. "Mad's Theft and Vandal-Proof Products," script and art by Al Jaffee; Products designed to foil theft and vandalism attempts. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "A Mad Look at American Justice," script by Larry Siegel, art by George Woodbridge; A satirical examination of the American Justice System from its beginnings to its current state. "A Special Edition of 20/30 Starring Barbara Waltzers," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; A journalist interview three celebrities plugging their new films. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.00.

Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "Bagging The Dragon," script and art by Joe Edwards; A dragon tells us how his species became extinct (smoking was banned in the kingdom) while a knight looks for him for the king. "Dancing Dudes," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren; A series of six dance-related gags. "That Demon Dentist," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren; A man worries about going to the dentist. "Jogging Jive"; "Tender-Feet" Ted gives us the do's and don'ts of jogging in the city. "The Academy of Mighty Heroes: Annual Awards Dinner," script and art by Joe Edwards; Captain Sprocket tries to help a fellow mighty hero. "Dating Is Really The Pits When," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren; A series of unfortunate events that can happen on a date. "Everyday Gremlins," pencils by Lori Walls. A maze to see if you are a bad guy or a good guy by Joe Edwards. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

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October 1982. A collection of novelettes, short stories, and essays. Isaac Asimov's "Bread and Stone" essay starts off depressing, then takes a nose dive into the scientific differences of silicon and carbon and how they relate to planetary and organic development. 5" x 7.5", 164 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

UK Humor magazine featuring characters from the Marvel Comics universe. 36 Pages, B&W, 40p cover price, 8-in x 11 1/4-in.

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Issue #390 - October 1982. Avengers, Champions and X-Men reprints. 8-in. x 11-in., 50 pages, black and white.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. The Return of the Vulture, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Adrian Toomes breaks out of prison and goes on a crime spree, and ends up battling Spider-Man in the skies above New York; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #7. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. CCover art by Steve Ditko. The Return of the Vulture, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Adrian Toomes breaks out of prison and goes on a crime spree, and ends up battling Spider-Man in the skies above New York; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #7. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.60.

Auction Item: CGC 9.8 View scans Auction opens January 3 Paper: White Label #4374757022	Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $8.40	Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $7.80	Add to cart Fine $7.20
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Direct Edition. "A Simple Twist of Fate" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Man-Thing. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Kerry Gammill. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. A mysterious visitor arrives in the Florida Everglades...the home of the Man-Thing! The newcomer to the swamp, Ian Fate, befriends the Man-Thing and takes him to New York City! Alas the folly of a simple swamp creature. The tortured behemoth from Florida is not in Manhattan to see the sights, but to help Ian Fate take revenge on J. Jonah Jameson! When the confused Man-Thing goes berserk in the Daily Bugle Building, the Spectacular Spider-Man swings into action! Can the web-slinger stop the powerful Man-Thing without killing the poor creature? (Note: Ian Fate appeared previously in Defenders 104.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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Newsstand Edition. "A Simple Twist of Fate" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Man-Thing. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Kerry Gammill. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. A mysterious visitor arrives in the Florida Everglades...the home of the Man-Thing! The newcomer to the swamp, Ian Fate, befriends the Man-Thing and takes him to New York City! Alas the folly of a simple swamp creature. The tortured behemoth from Florida is not in Manhattan to see the sights, but to help Ian Fate take revenge on J. Jonah Jameson! When the confused Man-Thing goes berserk in the Daily Bugle Building, the Spectacular Spider-Man swings into action! Can the web-slinger stop the powerful Man-Thing without killing the poor creature? (Note: Ian Fate appeared previously in Defenders 104.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "A Simple Twist of Fate" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Man-Thing. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Kerry Gammill. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. A mysterious visitor arrives in the Florida Everglades...the home of the Man-Thing! The newcomer to the swamp, Ian Fate, befriends the Man-Thing and takes him to New York City! Alas the folly of a simple swamp creature. The tortured behemoth from Florida is not in Manhattan to see the sights, but to help Ian Fate take revenge on J. Jonah Jameson! When the confused Man-Thing goes berserk in the Daily Bugle Building, the Spectacular Spider-Man swings into action! Can the web-slinger stop the powerful Man-Thing without killing the poor creature? (Note: Ian Fate appeared previously in Defenders 104.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Spider-Man battles the Man-Thing in "A Simple Twist of...Fate." Script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Kerry Gammill, inks by Mike Esposito. Ed Hannigan/Al Milgrom cover. Cover price $0.60.

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Direct Edition. "This Evil Returning!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Jocasta and Machine Man. Fantastic Four and Captain America cameos. Story by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Wilson and A. Sorted. Is even the combined might of Machine Man, Jocasta, and the Thing enough to stop a menace that has fought the Avengers to a stand still? Can they hope to defeat the robotic killing machine known as Ultron? 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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Newsstand Edition. "This Evil Returning!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Jocasta and Machine Man. Fantastic Four and Captain America cameos. Story by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Wilson and A. Sorted. Is even the combined might of Machine Man, Jocasta, and the Thing enough to stop a menace that has fought the Avengers to a stand still? Can they hope to defeat the robotic killing machine known as Ultron? 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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Direct Edition. "Champion!" Guest-starring Thor, Hulk, Sub-Mariner, Colossus, Sasquatch, Doc Samson, and Wonder Man. Cameos by the Fantastic Four, Avengers, and X-Men. Story by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Wilson, Camp Esposito, Giacoia, Dan Green, and Chic Stone. In arguably the best Thing story of all, a cosmic immortal known as the Champion, a being of nigh immeasurable strength whose existence is defined by physical contest, arrives on Earth and wishes to test his mettle against the mightiest heroes this planet has to offer. If they do not fight, this powerful being will destroy the Earth. After readily dispatching all contenders, the last man standing is Aunt Petunia's favorite nephew. But, can even the strongest member of the Fantastic Four hope to defeat an Elder of the Universe? 48 pages.

NOTE: "This issue was parodied on the cartoon "Dextor's Laboratory," in Dial M for Monkey. The Thing's role was filled by Dextor's Super Monkey and the Champion-like character was voiced by professional wrestler "Macho Man" Randy Savage." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $1.00.

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Newsstand Edition. "Champion!" Guest-starring Thor, Hulk, Sub-Mariner, Colossus, Sasquatch, Doc Samson, and Wonder Man. Cameos by the Fantastic Four, Avengers, and X-Men. Story by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Wilson, Camp Esposito, Giacoia, Dan Green, and Chic Stone. In arguably the best Thing story of all, a cosmic immortal known as the Champion, a being of nigh immeasurable strength whose existence is defined by physical contest, arrives on Earth and wishes to test his mettle against the mightiest heroes this planet has to offer. If they do not fight, this powerful being will destroy the Earth. After readily dispatching all contenders, the last man standing is Aunt Petunia's favorite nephew. But, can even the strongest member of the Fantastic Four hope to defeat an Elder of the Universe? 48 pages.

NOTE: "This issue was parodied on the cartoon "Dextor's Laboratory," in Dial M for Monkey. The Thing's role was filled by Dextor's Super Monkey and the Champion-like character was voiced by professional wrestler "Macho Man" Randy Savage." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $1.00.

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Canadian edition with $.1.25 cover price. "Champion!" Guest-starring Thor, Hulk, Sub-Mariner, Colossus, Sasquatch, Doc Samson, and Wonder Man. Fantastic Four, Avengers, and X-Men cameos. Story by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Wilson, Camp Esposito, Giacoia, Dan Green, and Chic Stone. In arguably the best Thing story of all, a cosmic immortal known as the Champion, a being of nigh immeasurable strength whose existence is defined by physical contest, arrives on Earth and wishes to test his mettle against the mightiest heroes this planet has to offer. If they do not fight, this powerful being will destroy the Earth. After readily dispatching all contenders, the last man standing is Aunt Petunia's favorite nephew. But, can even the strongest member of the Fantastic Four hope to defeat an Elder of the Universe? 48 pages. Note: This issue was parodied on the cartoon "Dextor's Laboratory," in Dial M for Monkey. The Thing's role was filled by Dextor's Super Monkey and the Champion-like character was voiced by professional wrestler "Macho Man" Randy Savage. Cover price $1.25.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "This Evil Returning!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Jocasta and Machine Man. Fantastic Four and Captain America cameos. Story by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Wilson and A. Sorted. Is even the combined might of Machine Man, Jocasta, and the Thing enough to stop a menace that has fought the Avengers to a stand still? Can they hope to defeat the robotic killing machine known as Ultron? 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Machine Man, Jocasta. Cover price $0.60.

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"Devil Deeds done in Darkness!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. Shang Chi is at the mercy of his malevolent father, Fu Manchu. Even if he escapes, Chi will have to face the always dangerous Death-Dealer. Plus, can even the Hands of Shang Chi deal with the macabre creatures that dwell in the dungeons of Fu Manchu. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Devil Deeds done in Darkness!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. Shang Chi is at the mercy of his malevolent father, Fu Manchu. Even if he escapes, Chi will have to face the always dangerous Death-Dealer. Plus, can even the Hands of Shang Chi deal with the macabre creatures that dwell in the dungeons of Fu Manchu. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.