Comic books January 1973

Vintage men's interest entertainment magazine that contains articles of interest for bachelors, humorous adult themed comic strips, short fiction stories, and nude pin-up photography. 8.5" x 11", 72 pages, mostly B&W with some color pages. -MATURE READERS-

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Cover by Nick Cardy. Towbee the Minstrel of Space in "The Made-to-Order Menace!", script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; A space-travelling bard who has the power to create what he sings about comes to Earth and creates a super-menace for Superman to battle. "The King of the Jungle Contract!", script by Len Wein, art by Dick Giordano; Christopher Chance is hired by famous hunter Gunther King, who believes that his rival Ernest Holoway is trying to kill him; The Human Target travels around disguised as King on safari in Kenya, dealing with traps that have been set for him; After fighting a lion and a buffalo, he gets into a gunfight with the hidden Holoway. Letter to the editor from comics writer David (Dave) Micheline. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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Volume 17, No. 1. January 1973. Men's adventure magazine with articles, fiction, humor, and nude pictorials. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 90 pages, B&W - Mature Readers. Cover price $0.50.

January 1973. Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin-up girls. In this issue: The New Fad in Bouncing Bellies; Three in the Same Bed? - It's More Than Just Fun; A Super Interview with Supertongue; and Sex Law Paranoia Runs Wild! Plus: Club Adam swingers section - see inside. 8-in. x 11-in. Mature Readers Cover price $1.00.

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Cover art by Michael Kaluta. The Wings of Jealous Gods, script by Lynn Marron, art by Alex Toth. Prior Warning. Sword of the Dead, script and art by Gil Kane. Origin of the Carib pirate in the 1850s, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Alex Nino. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover art by Michael Kaluta. The Wings of Jealous Gods, script by Lynn Marron, art by Alex Toth. Prior Warning. Sword of the Dead, script and art by Gil Kane. Origin of the Carib pirate in the 1850s, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Alex Nino. 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

1st printing. Story and art by Herge. Join traveling reporter Tintin and his faithful dog Snowy, along with well-known friends such as Captain Haddock, as they embark on an extraordinary adventures spanning historical and political events, fantasy and science-fiction adventures and thrilling mysteries. These full-color graphic novels broke new ground when they were first released and became the inspiration for countless modern-day comic artists. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 64 pages, B&W.

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Cover pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Frank Giacoia. "And the Juggernaut Will Get You... If You Don't Watch Out!", script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Marie Severin and Bob Brown, inks by Frank McLaughlin; On the way to their friend Tom Fagan in Rutland, Vermont, Marvel Bullpen members Roy Thomas, his wife Jeannie, Steve Englehart, Gerry Conway, Len Wein and his wife Glynis are startled into a stop when the Beast jumps into the path of their car; Beast darts into the woods where he changes back into his civilian guise of Hank McCoy and reunites with his old girlfriend Vera Cantor to tell her that he managed to flag down a car to finish their trip; Exiting the woods they introduce themselves to the drivers and manage to hitch a ride with them at least to Rutland; As they drive off, a portal appears and out pops the Juggernaut who is exhilarated that he is back on Earth; Juggernaut attacks Beast. Appearances by the Juggernaut, Roy Thomas, Steve Englehart, Len Wein, Glynis Wein, and Gerry Conway. The Avengers and Spider-Man appear on the cover (but are really people dressed up as our heroes); the real Avengers and Spidey are not in the story. Cameos by Dr. Strange and Eternity (the real ones). "Fake" cameos (people dressed up in costumes) include Medusa, Superman, Supergirl, Spider-Man, the Scarlet Witch, Batman, the Flash, Cyclops, and Nighthawk. 36 pgs, full color. $0.20.

NOTE: "In 1973, writers Steve Englehart, Gerry Conway, and Len Wein, unbeknownst to management, concocted a secret crossover event between Marvel and DC that saw characters from both companies crisscrossing through and interweaving in a connected story known as The Rutland Halloween Crossover. See Amazing Adventures (1970-1976 2nd Series) 16, Justice League of America (1960-1987 1st Series) #103, and Thor (1962-1996 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #207." - Odinson, mycomicshop Archivist

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Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. The Beast stars in "And the Juggernaut Will Get You If You Don't Watch Out!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Bob Brown (with assistance by Marie Severin on the faces of Marvel Staffers), inks by Frank McLaughlin. Appearances by the Juggernaut, Roy Thomas, Steve Englehart, Len Wein, Glynis Wein, and Gerry Conway. The Avengers and Spider-Man appear on the cover (but are really people dressed up as our heroes); the real Avengers and Spidey are not in the story. Cameos by Dr. Strange and Eternity (the real ones). "Fake" cameos (people dressed up in costumes) include Medusa, Superman, Supergirl, Spider-Man, the Scarlet Witch, Batman, the Flash, Cyclops, and Nighthawk. Jim Starlin/Frank Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.20.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. The Beast stars in "And the Juggernaut Will Get You If You Don't Watch Out!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Bob Brown (with assistance by Marie Severin on the faces of Marvel Staffers), inks by Frank McLaughlin. Appearances by the Juggernaut, Roy Thomas, Steve Englehart, Len Wein, Glynis Wein, and Gerry Conway. The Avengers and Spider-Man appear on the cover (but are really people dressed up as our heroes); the real Avengers and Spidey are not in the story. Cameos by Dr. Strange and Eternity (the real ones). "Fake" cameos (people dressed up in costumes) include Medusa, Superman, Supergirl, Spider-Man, the Scarlet Witch, Batman, the Flash, Cyclops, and Nighthawk. Jim Starlin / Frank Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.20.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Frank Giacoia. "And the Juggernaut Will Get You... If You Don't Watch Out!", script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Marie Severin and Bob Brown, inks by Frank McLaughlin; On the way to their friend Tom Fagan in Rutland, Vermont, Marvel Bullpen members Roy Thomas, his wife Jeannie, Steve Englehart, Gerry Conway, Len Wein and his wife Glynis are startled into a stop when the Beast jumps into the path of their car; Beast darts into the woods where he changes back into his civilian guise of Hank McCoy and reunites with his old girlfriend Vera Cantor to tell her that he managed to flag down a car to finish their trip; Exiting the woods they introduce themselves to the drivers and manage to hitch a ride with them at least to Rutland; As they drive off, a portal appears and out pops the Juggernaut who is exhilarated that he is back on Earth; Juggernaut attacks Beast. Appearances by the Juggernaut, Roy Thomas, Steve Englehart, Len Wein, Glynis Wein, and Gerry Conway. The Avengers and Spider-Man appear on the cover (but are really people dressed up as our heroes); the real Avengers and Spidey are not in the story. Cameos by Dr. Strange and Eternity (the real ones). "Fake" cameos (people dressed up in costumes) include Medusa, Superman, Supergirl, Spider-Man, the Scarlet Witch, Batman, the Flash, Cyclops, and Nighthawk. 36 pages, full color.

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Cover art by John Romita. Suddenly...The Smasher!, script by Stan Lee and Gerry Conway, pencils by John Romita, inks by Jim Mooney and Tony Mortellaro; Spidey tackles the Smasher, a ten foot goon who is busting up a billboard for political candidate Richard Raleigh; Finding that his friends are in Raleigh's camp, Pete attends a political rally but, during Raleigh's speech, the roof start to fall in on the crowd. Suddenly, the Smasher! reprints approximately the first twenty pages of "Lo, This Monster" from the Spectacular Spider-Man #1 magazine, though many pages have been redrawn or touched up by John Romita Sr., and the Man Monster has been renamed Smasher. The new dialogue is by Gerry Conway. Because the 1968 magazine is black-and-white, this marks the story's first appearance in color. New cover by Romita. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 95. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Suddenly, the Smasher" reprints approximately the first twenty pages of "Lo, This Monster" from the Spectacular Spider-Man #1 magazine, though many pages have been redrawn or touched up by John Romita Sr., and the Man Monster has been renamed Smasher. The new dialogue is by Gerry Conway. Because the 1968 magazine is black-and-white, this marks the story's first appearance in color. New cover by Romita. Cover price $0.20.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Deadly Designs of the Disruptor" continues reprinting pages from "Lo, Thisn Monster" in Spectacular Spider-Man #1 (1968) - see comments on Amazing Spider-Man #116 for details. However, there is quite a bit of new material here by scripter Gerry Conway, penciller John Romita Sr., and inkers Romita, Jim Mooney, and Tony Mortellaro. New cover by Romita. Cover price $0.20.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover art by John Romita. Suddenly...The Smasher!, script by Stan Lee and Gerry Conway, pencils by John Romita, inks by Jim Mooney and Tony Mortellaro; Spidey tackles the Smasher, a ten foot goon who is busting up a billboard for political candidate Richard Raleigh; Finding that his friends are in Raleigh's camp, Pete attends a political rally but, during Raleigh's speech, the roof start to fall in on the crowd. Suddenly, the Smasher! reprints approximately the first twenty pages of "Lo, This Monster" from the Spectacular Spider-Man #1 magazine, though many pages have been redrawn or touched up by John Romita Sr., and the Man Monster has been renamed Smasher. The new dialogue is by Gerry Conway. Because the 1968 magazine is black-and-white, this marks the story's first appearance in color. New cover by Romita. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 95. 32 pgs.

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Amra Vol. 2, #58, January, 1973. Roy G. Krenkel cover art. This issue features Roy G. Krenkel, Ken Bulmer, and Jeffrey May. Amra was a two-time Hugo winner. 7-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 20 pages.

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January 1973. Cover by John Schoenherr. Stories: "Cemetery World"(Conclusion) by Clifford D. Simak, "Integration Module" by Daniel B. James, "Health Hazard" by Howard L. Myers, "A Thing of Beauty" by Norman Spinrad, "Proud Guns to the Sea" by Duncan Lunan, "One Plus One Equals Eleven" by G. C. Edmondson, and "Year 3 of the Shark" by Joel S. Witkin. Science Fact article: "The Third Industrial Revolution"(Part 1) by G. Harry Stine. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

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Archie's Christmas Love-In. Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Love Is the Answer," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; After seeing how greedy everyone is about presents, Archie has a dream where he convinces Santa Claus to give the gift of love and peace at Christmas time. "Blizzard Wizard," script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Joe Sinnott; Stuck on a country road during a blizzard, the gang takes refuge in an old barn where three angels appear to teach them the true religious meaning of Christmas. "Soup Spooning," script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Joe Sinnott; A twig of mistletoe falls into Miss Beazly's soup, making it an aphrodisiac that causes anyone who tastes it to become passionate and loving. "Ice Scream" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Trouble Shooter," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling; Jingles magically arranges for an out-of-work actor working as a street-corner Santa to meet the famous Broadway producer David Kerrick. "Solomon's Child," script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Joe Sinnott; Archie, Jughead and Betty meet a young man who left home searching for meaning in his life. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Early Birds, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica get up before sunrise to enjoy the beauty of the early morning. Miss Congeniality..., script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica's parents try to convince her to be nicer to Archie. The Initial Problem, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Mr. Lodge discovers the initials "V.L." and "A.A." carved into one of his trees. The girls try to argue that "A.A." might be someone other than Archie Andrews. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Men's interest digest with comics, jokes and tasteful pin-up photography. 5" x 6.5", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

NOTE: All Text is in French - Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. "Asterix et les Goths (Asterix and the Goths)!" Written by René Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Whoops, it's happened again: Getaflix has been kidnapped, this time by a raiding band of Goths. So it's onward and into Germania for Asterix and Getaflix. But in the process of saving their druid, the two Gauls set off a whole series of tribal wars. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color.

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NOTE: All Text is in French - Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. "Asterix Gladiateur (Asterix the Gladiator)!" Written by René Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Oh no! The Romans have captured Caconofix as a gift for Caesar - and the Emperor plans to throw him to the lions. There's only one way for Asterix and Obelix to rescue their bard: they have to become gladiators themselves. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color.

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NOTE: All Text is in French - Volume 7 - 2nd and later printings. "Le Combat des Chefs (Asterix and the Big Fight)!" Written by René Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Follow the hilarious adventures of the wily Gallic hero, Asterix, and his friends as they protect their town from dastardly Roman legionnaires in these hysterical historical tales - re-colored, re-linked, and released in their original order! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color.

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NOTE: All Text is in French - Volume 20 - 1st printing. "Asterix en Corse (Asterix in Corsica)!" Written by René Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. It was a dark and stormy night, when a sinister visitor arrived in the Gaulish village where Astrix lives. Prolix claims he's a soothsayer, and the townsfolk believe every word he says. Only Astrix knows better. How can he make all of his friends see the truth? Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color.

Note: All Text is in French.

NOTE: All Text is in French - Volume 20 - 2nd and later printings. "Asterix en Corse (Asterix in Corsica)!" Written by René Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. It was a dark and stormy night, when a sinister visitor arrived in the Gaulish village where Astrix lives. Prolix claims he's a soothsayer, and the townsfolk believe every word he says. Only Astrix knows better. How can he make all of his friends see the truth? Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color.

Note: All Text is in French.

Dargaud (Hodder & Stoughton) Edition - 1st printing. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

Dargaud (Hodder & Stoughton) Edition - 1st printing. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. They want to pave paradise and put up a housing develpment. That's why a multinational team of slave construction workers are clearing the forests just outside the Gaulish town. Will the the Gauls be fast enough to stop them and prevent Roman upstars from moving in? Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

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"The Master Plan of the Space Phantom!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Jim Starlin (pages 1-3, 13-20) and George Tuska (pages 4-13) Inks by Dave Cockrum. Cover by Rich Buckler. The Space Phantom is back! And the Grim Reaper is right by his side! Four avengers have already fallen to the deadly duo and now only Captain America and the Vision remain free! The star-spangled avenger visits an old Hydra hideout to solve the mystery of his sudden flashbacks, while the synthezoid avenger wanders through Central Park. When the Grim Reaper catches up to the Vision, he makes him a final, yet different offer: Forget the body of Simon Williams, take the body of Captain America instead! Wow, would the Vision agree to that? Stay tuned! Flashback cameos by the original Avengers, Loki, Jane Foster, Rick Jones, and Madame Hydra to recap the events of Avengers (1st series) 2, Thor 108, and Captain America 113, respectively. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from Elfquest creator Wendy Pini.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Master Plan of the Space Phantom!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Jim Starlin (pages 1-3, 13-20) and George Tuska (pages 4-13) Inks by Dave Cockrum. Cover by Rich Buckler. The Space Phantom is back! And the Grim Reaper is right by his side! Four avengers have already fallen to the deadly duo and now only Captain America and the Vision remain free! The star-spangled avenger visits an old Hydra hideout to solve the mystery of his sudden flashbacks, while the synthezoid avenger wanders through Central Park. When the Grim Reaper catches up to the Vision, he makes him a final, yet different offer: Forget the body of Simon Williams, take the body of Captain America instead! Wow, would the Vision agree to that? Stay tuned! Flashback cameos by the original Avengers, Loki, Jane Foster, Rick Jones, and Madame Hydra to recap the events of Avengers (1st series) 2, Thor 108, and Captain America 113, respectively. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from Elfquest creator Wendy Pini.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. The Black Panther guest stars in "The Master Plan of the Space Phantom!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Jim Starlin (pages 1-3, 14-20, part 13) and George Tuska (pages 4-12, part 13), inks by Dave Cockrum. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Iron Man, Hawkeye, the Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. Wonder Man guest appearance. Cameos by Giant-Man, the Wasp, Thor, the Hulk, Loki, and Jane Foster. Letter to the editor from Elfquest creator Wendy Pini. Rich Buckler cover. Cover price $0.20.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. "The Master Plan of the Space Phantom!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Jim Starlin (pages 1-3, 13-20) and George Tuska (pages 4-13) Inks by Dave Cockrum. Cover by Rich Buckler. The Space Phantom is back! And the Grim Reaper is right by his side! Four avengers have already fallen to the deadly duo and now only Captain America and the Vision remain free! The star-spangled avenger visits an old Hydra hideout to solve the mystery of his sudden flashbacks, while the synthezoid avenger wanders through Central Park. When the Grim Reaper catches up to the Vision, he makes him a final, yet different offer: Forget the body of Simon Williams, take the body of Captain America instead! Wow, would the Vision agree to that? Stay tuned! Flashback cameos by the original Avengers, Loki, Jane Foster, Rick Jones, and Madame Hydra to recap the events of Avengers (1st series) 2, Thor 108, and Captain America 113, respectively. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from Elfquest creator Wendy Pini.) 32 pages

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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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Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Based on The Flintstones, the classic animated series. Barney & Betty Rubble in: "Bedlam in Bedrock"; "A Duel Personality"; "Romeo Rubble"; and "The Winner!" Plus: Jokes in the 1-page "Boners, Moaners and Groaners"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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The Beagle Boys in "The Diamond Touch" and "The Wayout Hideout." No art/story credits given. Issue includes a 16-page catalog of "fun stuff" from the Kenner toy company. Cover price $0.15.

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