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Comic Reader (1961) comic books 1977-1979

  • Issue #141
    Comic Reader (1961) 141

    John Carter cover art by Howard Bender and Duffy Vohland. News and information on comics coming from Marvel, DC, Visual, Warren, Harvey, Gold Key, and Archie. Includes plot synopses. The Buyer's Guide ad with photos of Alan Light, Murray Bishoff, Shel Dorf, Martin Greim, and Don and Maggie Thompson. Obituaries on Edmond Hamilton, Bob Brown, John Rosenberger, and James Childress. Letters from Mike Gold and Steve Englehart. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. Back cover art by Bob Staszak. Mar. 1977. 60 cents. 32 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #144
    Comic Reader (1961) 144

    Cover art by Carl Potts and Terry Austin. News and information on comics coming from DC, Marvel, Charlton, Gold Key, Harvey, Warren, Archie, and Continuity. Back cover art by William Fulgate. Chicago Comicon 77 ad. Media news. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. June, 1977. 75 Cents. 32 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #147
    Comic Reader (1961) 147

    Disciple cover (color) by Marshall Rogers. Comics news. Media news. Interviews with Don McGregor, Jenette Kahn, and Rona Blabbit. Roy Crane obituary. Back cover art by Mike Tiefenbacher. Golden Man strip by Tiefenbacher. TCR history by Jerry Bails. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. 1977. 75 Cents. 32 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #148
    Comic Reader (1961) 148

    Ms. Marvel cover (color) by Tom Sutton. Cover art by Tom Sutton. News and information on comics coming from DC, Marvel, Warren, Archie, and Harvey. Includes plot synopses. Interview with John David Warner. Warlock back cover art by Douglas Herring. Letter from Alex Toth and Derrill J. Rothermich. Warren ad. Media news. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises.Sept. 1977. 75 Cents. 32 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #153
    Comic Reader (1961) 153

    Thor, Orion, Demon, Omac cover by Larry Houston. Spectre back cover art by Al Milgrom. News and information on comics coming from DC, Marvel, Gold Key, Visual, Star Reach, Harvey, Warren, and Charlton. Includes plot synopses and cover art. Spider-Woman article by Marv Wolfman. Letters from Gary Brown, Roy Thomas, and Kim Metzger. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. Feb. 1978. 75 Cents. 32 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #155
    Comic Reader (1961) 155

    Firestorm and Steel cover art by Michael Tiefenbacher. The Flash back cover art by Tiefenbacher. News and information on comics coming from DC, Marvel, Archie, Warren, Visual, and Gold Key. Includes plot synopses and cover art. Fanzine reviews. Letters from Roy Thomas and Alan Light. Drawing by Fred Hembeck. Marvel article by Andy Hildebrand. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. April 1978. 75 Cents. 32 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.75.

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    6 days left Auction THE COMIC READER FANZINE - JULY 1978 #155 April 1978- MARVEL COMICS
    3 days left Auction The COMIC READER #155 fanzine (April 1978) Firestorm Steel Flash covers

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  • Issue #156
    Comic Reader (1961) 156

    Black Panther vs. hite Tiger cover by Larry Houston. Scarlet Witch back-cover by Thomas F. Sutton. News and information on comics coming from DC, Marvel, Warren, Charlton, Archie, Gold Key, and Harvey. Includes plot synopses and cover art. Fanzine reviews. Letter from Gary Groth. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. May 1978. 75 Cents. 32 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.75.

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    10 hours left Auction COMIC READER #156 (1978) Black Panther White Tiger Scarlet Witch Tom Sutton VG

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  • Issue #157
    Comic Reader (1961) 157

    Solomon Grundy and the Wizard vs. the Green Lanterns (Hal Jordan & Alan Scott) cover by Bob Staszak. Hal and Wizard back cover by Staszak. News and information on comics coming from DC, Marvel, Warren, Charlton, Archie, Gold Key, and Harvey. Includes plot synopses and cover art. Mort Weisinger obituary. Letter from John Byrne. Media reviews. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. June 1978. 75 Cents. 32 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #158
    Comic Reader (1961) 158

    Namor, Captain America, Human Torch, Black Panther, and Howard the Duck cover by Alan Kupperberg. Doctor Strange back cover art by Fred Hembeck. News and information on comics coming from DC, Marvel, Warren, Harvey, Krupp, Visual, and Gold Key. Includes plot synopses and cover art. Letters from Roy Thomas, Alan Hanley, and Frank McGinty. Fanzine reviews. Media reviews. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. July 1978. 75 Cents. 32 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.75.

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    6 days left Auction THE COMIC READER FANZINE - JULY 1978 #158 July 1978 - MARVEL COMICS

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  • Issue #159
    Comic Reader (1961) 159

    Martian Manhunter cover by Al Milgrom. Power Girl and The Huntress back cover art by Rick Taylor. News and information on comics coming from DC, Marvel, Gold Key, Star Reach, and Charlton. Includes plot synopses and cover art. Letters from Roy Thomas and Larry Latham. Fred Hembeck cartoon. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. Aug. 1978. 75 cents. 40 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #161
    Comic Reader (1961) 161

    Marvel Family cover art by Fred Hembeck. Warlod back-cover art by Jerry Ordway. News and information on comics coming from Marvel, DC, Warren, Gold Key, Krupp, Visual, and Archie. Includes plot synopses and cover art. Letters from Sergio Aragones, Frank McGinty, Frank Thorne, David Michelinie, Jack C. Harris, and T. Casey Brennan. Drawings by Alex Toth, Dave Cockrum, and Walt Simonson. Archie Fred Hembeck strip. Founded by Jerry Bails. Published by Street Enterprises. Oct. 1978. 75 cents. 40 pgs. B&W, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in. Cover price $0.75.

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    7 days left Auction The Comic Reader #161 - Fred Hembeck - Marvel Family Cover

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  • Issue #164
    Comic Reader (1961) 164

    1940s Superman and Batman dailies reprinted; Modesty Blaise dailies by Peter O'Donnell; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane; Howard the Duck by Steve Gerber & Gene Colan. Star Hawks cover by Gil Kane Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #165
    Comic Reader (1961) 165

    1940s Superman and Batman dailies reprinted; Modesty Blaise dailies by Peter O'Donnell; Howard the Duck by Steve Gerber & Gene Colan; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane. Superman cover by Jerry Ordway. Cover price $1.00.

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    15 hours left Auction The Comic Reader #165 Superman Movie Cover

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  • Issue #166
    Comic Reader (1961) 166

    1940s Superman and Batman dailies reprinted; Ben Casey dailies by Neal Adams; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane; Modesty Blaise dailies by Peter O'Donnell; Howard the Duck by Steve Gerber & Gene Colan. Front cover by Richard Howell, back cover by George Perez & Joe Sinnott. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #167
    Comic Reader (1961) 167
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4400745021
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    The Comic Reader is a source for information on the comic industry, what comics and when they are coming out that month (mainly Marvel and DC), and a synopsis of the story. Includes comic strips from The Menomonee Falls Gazette. The Comic Reader was like Wizard Magazine before there was a Wizard Magazine. 62 pages, B&W, 7-in. x 10.25-in. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #168
    Comic Reader (1961) 168
    • Signed by Bob Layton with Lone Star Comics certificate of authenticity.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Ben Casey dailies by Neal Adams reprinted; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane; 1940s Superman and Batman dailies; Modesty Blaise dailies by Peter O'Donnell; Howard the Duck by Steve Gerber & Gene Colan. Antman cover by Bob Layton. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #169
    Comic Reader (1961) 169

    Captain Marvel and Drax the Destroyer cover (the original never before published version of Captain Marvel # 63) by Pat Broderick. Rom the Spaceknight back-cover by Tom Palmer. The Comic Reader is a source for information on the comic industry, what comics and when they are coming out that month (mainly Marvel and DC), and a synopsis of the story. Includes comic strips from The Menomonee Falls Gazette. The Comic Reader was like Wizard Magazine before there was a Wizard Magazine. 62 pages, B&W, 7-in. x 10.25-in. Cover price $1.00.

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    $18 COMIC READER#169 VF 1979 STREET ENTERPRISE FANZINE $6 UNLIMITED SHIPPING!

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  • Issue #170
    Comic Reader (1961) 170

    Ben Casey dailies by Neal Adams reprinted; 1940s Superman and Batman dailies; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane; Modesty Blaise dailies by Peter O'Donnell; Howard the Duck by Steve Gerber & Gene Colan. Shang-Chi Master of Kung Fu cover (original cover to Master of Kung Fu # 81) by Mike Zeck. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #171
    Comic Reader (1961) 171

    1940s Superman dailies reprinted; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane; Modesty Blaise dailies by Peter O'Donnell; The Seekers dailies by John Burns. Cover price $1.00.

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    15 hours left Auction COMIC READER #171 - THOR COVER

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  • Issue #172
    Comic Reader (1961) 172

    1940s Superman dailies reprinted; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane; Modesty Blaise dailies by Peter O'Donnell; The Seekers dailies by John Burns. Captain Marvel cover by Jim Aparo Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #173
    Comic Reader (1961) 173

    Interview with Jim Steranko. The Spirit front cover by Alan Jim Hanley & Dennis Jensen, Storm & Phoenix back cover by Bob Staszak. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #174
    Comic Reader (1961) 174

    1940s Superman dailies reprinted; Modesty Blaise dailies by Peter O'Donnell; The Seekers dailies by John Burns; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane. Iron Man cover by Bob Layton Cover price $1.25.

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    8 days left Auction COMIC READER #174 IRON MAN COVER

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  • Issue #175
    Comic Reader (1961) 175

    1940s Superman dailies reprinted; Star Hawks by Ron Goulart & Gil Kane; Modesty Blaise dailies by Peter O'Donnell; The Seekers dailies by John Burns. Green Lantern & Sinestro cover by Don Newton & Terry Austin. Cover price $1.25.