Comic books December 1972

Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Murphy Anderson, fumetti photo by Jack Adler. "The Most Dangerous Man on Earth!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Moe Malloy fishes a strange glowing gun and pair of shoes out of Metropolis harbor which give him super powers. First Appearance of the Human Target in "The Assassin-Express Contract!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Carmine Infantino and Dick Giordano, inks by Dick Giordano; The Human Target poses as a business man on a train to stop an assassination. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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December 1972. Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin-up girls. In this issue: How to Become a Sexual Athlete in Only 365 Days; Rise in Aircraft Thefts Have a Sex Motive; and ADAM Talks to Xaviera Hollander - The Happy Hooker. Plus: Club Adam swingers section - see inside. 8-in. x 11-in. Mature Readers Cover price $1.00.

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"The Last Battle!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. It's a wild shootout in Westchester as the gang war between Hammerhead and Dr. Octopus reaches its conclusion! And amidst the raging gun battle, Spider-Man finds Aunt May! But shockingly, Aunt May has thrown in with Doc Ock! So while dodging Doctor Octopus' arms and Hammerhead's bullets, the web-slinger has to make sure -- he doesn't get clipped by his dear aunt! In the meantime, the Daily Bugle learns about the firefight in Westchester; and Joe Robertson, Ned Leeds, and Gwen Stacy drive to the scene! Can your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man defeat two super-villains -- and save his Aunt May -- in one fell swoop? What a finish! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and Betty Brant. (Notes: John Romita is credited as a co-plotter. Hammerhead and Dr. Octopus return in Amazing Spider-Man 130. This issue is reprinted in Marvel Tales #94.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Doctor Octopus and Hammerhead face Spidey in "The Last Battle." Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Romita and Tony Mortellaro. Romita cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 94. Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. Cover price $0.20.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover art by John Romita. The Last Battle!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Romita, inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro; In the midst of the war between Dr. Octopus and Hammerhead, Spider-Man finds himself held at gunpoint by Aunt May. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 94. 32 pgs.

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December 1972. Stories: "Cemetery World" (part 2) by Clifford D. Simak, "The Second Kind of Loneliness" by George R.R. Martin, "When I Was in your Mind" by Joe Allred, "P.R.D. and the Antareans" by Miriam Allen deFord, "Original Sin" by Vernor Vinge, and "Pard" by F. Paul Wilson. Science Fact article, "Magic: Science of the Future" by Joseph F. Goodavage. Cover by Kelly Freas. Illustrations by Vincent diFate, John Schoenherr, Jack Gaughan, Leo Summers, and Kelly Freas. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

Reprints Life in Archie #95. Samm Schwartz art. 32 pg, FC. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick. Stories by Frank Doyle and unknown. Art by Harry Lucey, Chic Stone and unknown. Archie tells us the story of how he chose to stand Veronica up for a date in order to protect Jughead from being beaten up by a bully in "The Choice"! Plus: Miss Grundy introduces two young French-Canadian friends, Richard and Michelle, who wear maple leafs on their sweaters to show that they're Canadian, in "Love Thy Neighbor"; Coach Kleats shows Archie and Reggie a thing or two after they imply that he's too old to be a good athlete in "The Lesson"; and prehistoric Archie invents baseball in "The Sporting Life"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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Giant Size. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo (?). "Mum's the Word"; Mr. Weatherbee tells Archie that it's his birthday but he should keep it to himself. "Approval Approach," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Joe Sinnott; Mr. Weatherbee reads a book that says an instructor must help a student instill confidence in himself and he tries it with Archie. "Nervous Service," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Joe Sinnott; Mr. Weatherbee's car breaks down but he pretends that it hasn't when Archie and Jughead pull over to help him. NBC Saturday morning shows ad. "Football Muddle" one-page Li'l Jinx story. "Aid Escapade"; Mr. Weatherbee sprains his ankle after Archie runs into him. "First Prize," script by Al Hartley, pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Weatherbee tries to put on a safety contest. Archie Doll ad. Archie Club News. "Weight Fate"; Mr. Weatherbee puts Archie's picture on his fridge to lose weight. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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"A Good Investment"; Archie gets trapped in an elevator shaft at the school and must be rescued by Jughead and Svenson. Archie Club News. "Show and Yell" one-page Li'l Jinx story, script and art by Joe Edwards. Archie at Riverdale High pinup. "The Power of a Woman"; Archie seeks his father's advice when Veronica wants him to break his date with Betty. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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Archies Christmas Stocking. "Do It Yourself"; Veronica takes the fun out of Christmas by hiring professionals to decorate and make cookies instead of doing it with friends and family. "Fair Exchange"; Archie keeps returning the gifts he's bough for Veronica after Reggie keeps making him doubt his purchases. One-page Lil Jinx story. "Teach-In Christmas"; Christmas traditions from around the world. Archie Club News. "Canine Convert"; While pulling a sled full of presents for Jughead, Hot Dog learns the true meaning of Christmas. "The Greatest Gift"; Veronica asks Archie to bring some ribbon to her house during a blizzard. Archie's Christmas Card illustration. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Li'l Jinx Christmas Bag. Cover art by Joe Edwards. "Christmas Daze," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx invites Gigi to her house to share her Christmas present. 2 Li'l Jinx Crayon Pages. "Snow Fort," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx and Gigi build a snow fort. "A Coal Goal!", script and art by Joe Edwards; While building a snowman, Hap discovers that Jinx has never seen coal before. "Charley's Folly," script and art by Joe Edwards; Charlie thinks a snowman is talking to him. "Weather or Not!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley is waiting at the top of the hill to try out his sled because the weatherman said it was going to snow. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Sabrina's Christmas Magic. Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Give Till It Hurts," script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Joe Sinnott; When Archie doesn't know what to get Veronica for Christmas, Sabrina offers to help out by giving her all the gifts mentioned in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas." "The Early Type!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Think Lincoln," script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Joe Sinnott; After Ethel wishes she could be beautiful and popular, Sabrina sends her into a world where she's a gorgeous movie star, but still feels empty inside. "Something Else," script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Joe Sinnott; Sabrina and her relatives don't like Harvey's gifts, so they use magic to exchange them then and there. "I Believe In You," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Joe Sinnott; Sabrina and Aunt Hilda teach a lesson to a kid who doesn't believe in Santa Claus. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Ruffled Feathers, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Jughead claims that a female bird is less colorful than the male of the species, and Veronica is horrified to discover that he's right. Confession, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; When her friends and father berate her for being so inconsiderate, Veronica announces that she has a shocking secret to reveal about why she acts the way she does. Patterns, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Unlike Betty, Veronica refuses to come when Archie calls for them, but she starts to get worried and jealous about what Betty and Archie might be doing together. The Attention Getter, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Everyone is impressed when Betty makes an Archie doll, so Veronica has a larger version made. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Powers Unknown," art by Samm Schwartz; Seeing Archie reading a book on hypnotism, Reggie decides to play a prank on him using hypnosis as a basis. "News of the Weak," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; On a dare, Archie gives control of the student newspaper to Betty and Veronica, who boost circulation through questionable tactics. "Unhappy Hobby," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie tries to interest Jughead in track and field. "Giving Notice" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. Big Moose pinup, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Champ Chump," pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica plants false entries in Betty's diary, then makes it public to sabotage Betty's chances in an upcoming contest. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. A Day In The Life Of Some Fools, art by Al Hartley; The gang search for something to occupy their free time, since it's prehistoric times and nothing of interest has been invented yet. When You Wish Upon A Star, script and pencils by Dick Malmgren; Seeing how despondent Archie is over being broke and dateless, Sabrina grants him three wishes. Naturally he manages to misuse the third one. Voice Of Doom, script by Frank Doyle; Archie buys a plush teddie bear from Reggie to give to Veronica; But Jughead realizes that the bear is bugged to record embarrassing conversations between Archie and Veronica; So he sets up a scripted surprise for Reggie. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Bill Everett."...And Who Will Call Him Savage?" Script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Sutton; While pledged to watch over Dr. Calvin until she is healed, Ka-Zar finds himself stuck in the city; He rescues a pusher from an attack and ends up involved in a turf war. Cover price $0.20.

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United Kingdom edition. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Bill Everett."...And Who Will Call Him Savage?" Script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Sutton; While pledged to watch over Dr. Calvin until she is healed, Ka-Zar finds himself stuck in the city; He rescues a pusher from an attack and ends up involved in a turf war.

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Cover by Tom Sutton. Stories and art by Pat Boyette and Tom Sutton. A soldier's-eye view of the stress, danger and grim choices that come with war. Russian MiGs force down a US fighter in the Mediterranean and attempt to capture the pilot, in a story with art by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. Jake Halloran saw too much in World War II, and feels conflicted when his service is reactivated for the war in Korea. A bomber crew escapes the destruction of Manila and targets an Axis airfield on its way to Australia, in a story with art (and cover) by future horror comics legend Tom Sutton. Mediterranean Incident!; The Retread; Plan M; One Man Air Force! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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"A Traitor Stalks Among Us!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Rich Buckler and George Tuska. Inks by Dave Cockrum. Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia. Wanda has found another lead in the search for her missing brother. In hopes of finding Pietro, four avengers explore an underground tunnel in Manhattan! But something strange is going on beneath the streets...and the Black Panther, Scarlet Witch, Iron Man, and Hawkeye suddenly begin fighting one another! Could an old foe from long ago be manipulating the Avengers? Or maybe a super-villain of more recent vintage? Perhaps the answer is both! Meanwhile at Avengers Mansion, the Vision continues to ponder the Grim Reaper's offer to inhabit Simon Williams' comatose body. Captain America attempts to counsel the synthezoid avenger, but is interrupted by Rick Jones' barging into the mansion! Upon seeing Rick, the shield-slinger suffers a flashback to a battle vs. Hydra several months ago (in Captain America 113)! Very strange indeed! Cameo appearances by Captain Marvel and the Grim Reaper. (Note: The Space Phantom previously appeared way back in Avengers (1st series) 2.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "A Traitor Stalks Among Us!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Rich Buckler and George Tuska. Inks by Dave Cockrum. Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia. Wanda has found another lead in the search for her missing brother. In hopes of finding Pietro, four avengers explore an underground tunnel in Manhattan! But something strange is going on beneath the streets...and the Black Panther, Scarlet Witch, Iron Man, and Hawkeye suddenly begin fighting one another! Could an old foe from long ago be manipulating the Avengers? Or maybe a super-villain of more recent vintage? Perhaps the answer is both! Meanwhile at Avengers Mansion, the Vision continues to ponder the Grim Reaper's offer to inhabit Simon Williams' comatose body. Captain America attempts to counsel the synthezoid avenger, but is interrupted by Rick Jones' barging into the mansion! Upon seeing Rick, the shield-slinger suffers a flashback to a battle vs. Hydra several months ago (in Captain America 113)! Very strange indeed! Cameo appearances by Captain Marvel and the Grim Reaper. (Note: The Space Phantom previously appeared way back in Avengers (1st series) 2.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. "A Traitor Stalks Among Us!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Rich Buckler and George Tuska. Inks by Dave Cockrum. Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia. Wanda has found another lead in the search for her missing brother. In hopes of finding Pietro, four avengers explore an underground tunnel in Manhattan! But something strange is going on beneath the streets...and the Black Panther, Scarlet Witch, Iron Man, and Hawkeye suddenly begin fighting one another! Could an old foe from long ago be manipulating the Avengers? Or maybe a super-villain of more recent vintage? Perhaps the answer is both! Meanwhile at Avengers Mansion, the Vision continues to ponder the Grim Reaper's offer to inhabit Simon Williams' comatose body. Captain America attempts to counsel the synthezoid avenger, but is interrupted by Rick Jones' barging into the mansion! Upon seeing Rick, the shield-slinger suffers a flashback to a battle vs. Hydra several months ago (in Captain America 113)! Very strange indeed! Cameo appearances by Captain Marvel and the Grim Reaper. (Note: The Space Phantom previously appeared way back in Avengers (1st series) 2.) 32 pages

Vintage men's interest magazine filled with erotic adult fiction stories, jokes and humor, adult themed comic strips, and nude pin-up pictorials. 8" x 10.5", 82 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $1.00.

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Cover art by Dave Cockrum and Neal Adams. How Many Ways Can a Robin Die? starring Batman, script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Irv Novick (pp 1-17) and Dick Dillin (pp 18-23), inks by Dick Giordano; Batman must rescue the real Robin from some crazies who are using dummies to demonstrate various ways to kill Robin. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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The Baum Bugle: A Journal of Oz (1972) Volume 16 #3 is published three times annually by The International Wizard of Oz Club.

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Featuring: 8 page story "Motor knows best" starring Beep Beep the Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote (villain) and Beep Beep the Road Runner's three sons; 4 page Porky Pig reprint? story starring Porky Pig, Bugs Bunny and Petunia Pig; 1 page reprint? text story "Talk...sweet talk" starring Grandma [Granny], Tweety Bird and Sylvester Pussycat; 16 page insert "Here it is kids!! A 16-page Kenner Fun Catalog"; 5 page story "Follow the speeder" starring Beep Beep the Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote (villain) and Beep Beep the Road Runner's three sons; 7 page story "Lamp scamp" starring Beep Beep the Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote (villain) and Beep Beep the Road Runner's three sons. Cover price $0.15.

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