Comic books July 1973

196 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Spook Strikes Again!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman learns the secrets of the Spooks escapes and captures him, only to find he has the fingerprints of a man who was executed for murder ten years ago. "Case of the Dead-On Target!", script and art by Frank Robbins; Jason Bard investigates the in-air murder of a skydiver. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Barr. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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Number on Cover: 90037-307. Issue features "The Jinni Jam" in which Donald attempts to collect a bill owed by genie and "Package for Daisy," and "The Cuckoo Bird." Issue also a one-page text story "Grandma's Vacation." Story and art credits: unknown. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Donald Duck in "The Jinni Jam" and "Package For Daisy". Daisy and Donald in "The Cuckoo Bird" 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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Whitman edition. Donald tries to collect an overdue bill from a genie in a bottle; a package delivery causes Donald much aggravation. Art by Bob Gregory, Kay Wright and Phil de Lara. Cover by Larry Mayer. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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Reprints. Featuring: 6 page Doom Patrol story "The Enemy within the Doom Patrol" (part 1) starring the Doom Patrol [Robotman (Cliff Steele); Elasti-Girl; Negative Man; The Chief] and the Brotherhood of Evil [the Brain; Monsieur Mallah; Madame Rouge], written by Arnold Drake and drawn by Bruno Premiani; 11 page Doom Patrol story "The Deadly Replacements" (part 2) written by Drake and drawn by Premiani; 4 page Doom Patrol story "Conclusion" (part 3) written by Drake and drawn by Premiani; half page text article "The Doom Patrol's Professional Fans," where Allan Asherman presents and comments on excerpts from two letters to the original Doom Patrol series' letter column by fans who became comics pros, Dave Cockrum and Mike Friedrich. Cover by Bob Brown. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Bill Fraccio and Tony Tallarico. Story by D. J. Arneson. Art by Bill Fraccio and Tony Tallarico. Coming somewhat late to the superhero party, Dell combines classic monsters and superheroes, hoping for a winning combination. A descendant of the infamous vampire, Al Dracula develops a serum that gives one batlike powers. Dracula's girlfriend, blond socialite B.B. Beebe, gains bat powers and becomes his sidekick Fleeta. She also lets him use the underground laboratory on her family's mountain estate as his secret lair. This version of Dracula was listed in Jon Morris's 2015 book The League of Regrettable Superheroes. The Secret Cave; The Origin of Fleeta; Dracula Finds His Specialty. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

French publication reprinting comics from various Marvel properties. Digest size, 5" x 7", 164 pages, B&W.

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Stories in this issue include: Marvin, the Dead-Thing: One is the Loneliest Number by Al Milgrom and Esteban Maroto; The Mummy Walks: The Death of a Friend by Steve Skeates and Jaime Brocal; Curse of the Werewolf: Midnight Prey by Al Milgrom, Rich Buckler, and Bill DuBay; The Alien Nation: Over Population by Rich Margopoulos and Paul Neary; Fear Itself by Steve Skeates and Isidro Mones; and Dax the Warrior: The Vampire by Esteban Maroto and Don McGregor. Includes guest editorial by pioneering comic book retailer Phil Seuling. Cover art by Enrich Torres. Cover price $0.75.

Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, essays, poetry, adult humor comics, and tasteful nude pin-up pictorials. 8.5" x 11", 72 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $1.00.

Features in this issue include: "Blobs, Brains and other Gooey Objects" by Thomas Rogers; a request for get well letters to Henry Hull; "The Island of Lost Stills"; synopsis of The Mad Doctor of Blood Island; and more. Another great cover painting by Basil Gogos, this one of Lon Chaney Jr. as The Wolfman. Cover price $0.75.

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July, 1973. 5.5-in. x 7.75-in.; black and white; 144 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.60.

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"Rock Around the Cosmos!" Part 1 of 2. Plot by Roy Thomas. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. After defeating Gregory Gideon last issue, Reed, Ben, Johnny, and Medusa close down Gideon's Long Island plant and fly back to the Baxter Building. However, one of Gideon's henchmen, Slugger Johnson, has managed to survive the battle. And through a bizarre series of events, the Shaper of Worlds grants Slugger the awesome power to warp reality, specifically warp time reality! Now the fabulous foursome find themselves trapped in 1950's America in the middle of a war between the government patriots and the rebel wild ones! Confusion reigns as the FF are lost in the fifties! Cameo appearances by Gregory Gideon, Thomas Gideon, and the Dragon Man. (Notes: The Shaper of Worlds previously appeared in Incredible Hulk 155. The Dragon Man returns to action in Captain America 248. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher John Carbonaro.) Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Medusa and the FF battle Gregory Gideon and the Brain in "Rock Around the Cosmos!" Plot by Roy Thomas, script by Gerry Conway, breakdowns by John Buscema, finished art by Joe Sinnott. Dragon Man appearance. Buscema/Frank Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.20.

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Double Insert Variant. Includes the Mark Jeweler Advertisement Centerfold Insert and the Mennen Advertisment Inner Cover Wrap Insert. Medusa and the FF battle Gregory Gideon and the Brain in "Rock Around the Cosmos!" Plot by Roy Thomas, script by Gerry Conway, breakdowns by John Buscema, finished art by Joe Sinnott. Dragon Man appearance. Buscema/Frank Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.20.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. "Rock Around the Cosmos!" Part 1 of 2. Plot by Roy Thomas. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. After defeating Gregory Gideon last issue, Reed, Ben, Johnny, and Medusa close down Gideon's Long Island plant and fly back to the Baxter Building. However, one of Gideon's henchmen, Slugger Johnson, has managed to survive the battle. And through a bizarre series of events, the Shaper of Worlds grants Slugger the awesome power to warp reality, specifically warp time reality! Now the fabulous foursome find themselves trapped in 1950's America in the middle of a war between the government patriots and the rebel wild ones! Confusion reigns as the FF are lost in the fifties! Cameo appearances by Gregory Gideon, Thomas Gideon, and the Dragon Man. (Notes: The Shaper of Worlds previously appeared in Incredible Hulk 155. The Dragon Man returns to action in Captain America 248. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher John Carbonaro.)

Volume 26 - Number 7, July 1973. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. Articles and Stories includeThe Treasure of Lobengula, The Air Force Telepathy Test, Haunted Chains Go Cheap, and The Spirit in the Bottle! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos). Cover price $0.60.

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Cover by Jean Elier and Teczhenko. Stories and art by Willi Franz, Jean Elier, Teczhenko, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. War comics featuring the US Army in WWII, Korea and other conflicts, part of Charlton's Fightin' military series. French Resistance fighters prepare for the arrival of American troops so they can join the battle against the Nazis. Wounded Col. Trapp and two soldiers, one a woman, hide out in a French building that happens to be the local Nazi communications center. In the closing days of WWII, German soldiers await their fate as the Russian tanks roll in. Counter-Attack; Hidden Talent; Hidden Plans; Panzerjager. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Pat Boyette. Stories and art by Pat Boyette and others. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. A tender-hearted Marine rescues an orphan during the Battle of Okinawa in WWII, in a story with art by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. In a two-part story, a tough drill instructor becomes an even tougher platoon leader when it's time to go to war. D.I., Part I: The Boot! ; D.I., Part II: Platoon Leader; General Knowett: Raindrops For War; Not So Tough! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover art by Dick Giordano. The Heart That Attacked The World!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin and Dick Giordano; Weather Wizard and Sinestro team up against Flash and Green Lantern. Ad for The House of Secrets #109. Pirates of the Caribbean MPC model kit ad. Prez ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Warren Sattler, Art Cappello, Charles Nicholas, and Vince Alascia. The 1970s brought relationship complexities to romance comics, along with some unique fashion and design choices. Traveling to Paris with her father after her mother's death, Andrea meets handsome Neil on the plane. Redheaded Nina is studying dance and voice, and wondering which career she should pursue, but jocks like Ray are only interested in her looks. Anne is in emotional turmoil over a handsome Greek man, in a story with some unusual art choices, including a two-page centerfold/ splash page and other pages in landscape orientation. The centerfold and the cover feature good-girl / lingerie art of main character Anne by Art Capello. To Paris with Love; Find-a-Word Seek-a-Word; Looks Are Deceiving; What Shall I Be?; Anne and the Golden Greek. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Welcome to the world of the Dark Mansion, a world of the unknown, the suspenseful, and the strange. Anthology type comic featuring suspenseful and spooky stories. This issue features "A Demon at the Door," (Script by Michael Pellowski and Jeff Rovin & art by Alfredo Alcala) in which some people practicing the dark arts unleash danger and evil, "Bum Wrap," (Script and art by Pete Morrissey) in which a thief tries to steal Tutankhamen's tiara from a museum, and "Generation Gap," (Story & art credits: unknown) in which a shipwreck survivor tries to figure out the mystery of an island with beautiful young women and old, frail men. Issue has a Mike Kaluta splash page. Cover price $0.20.

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"Death of the Monster!" The part re-telling of the Shelley classic concludes. Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by John Verpoorten. Ploog cover. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Gregory Perillo. Story by A. Kinney Griffith. Photos of the old west, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 72 pages B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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July 24, 1973. Weekly companion magazine to the Disneyland Magazine with illustrated learning, coloring, puzzle, and game activities. Donald Duck cover. Merlin the Magician takes you back into Ancient Greece, Mickey Mouse tells you all about fire, Things People Do: The Nurse, Pinocchio in Holland, and more. 10 1/4-in. x 12 1/2-in., 20 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

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July 1973. Incorrectly numbered Vol 34 No. 7 on the inside by the publisher (should be Vol 33). Cover by Chris Achilleos. Science fiction stories by Ernest Taves, Ward Moore, John Boyd, Jeffery Perrin, Buddy Saunders, Howard Waldrop. Illustrations by Jack Gaughan. 5-1/4-in. x 7-1/4-in.; b&w text with spot illustrations; 192 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.75.

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"The Conjurors' Magazine." Vol. 37 # 7. Magic articles, demonstrations, and news. Approx. 8-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 44 pages on white paper stock. Richard Ross photo cover. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover by Wayne Howard. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Joe Staton, Pete Morisi and Joe Gill. Weird butler Mr. Bones presents tales of spirits and the supernatural. Juja escapes the "jungle police" and kills the plantation owners, but he shouldn't have set the native idol afire, in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. Baron Von Brummer and his friends like to play at being devil-worshipers, but they are unprepared for meeting the real thing. Plus a story with art by E-Man co-creator Joe Staton. Seekers of Evil; Doll in a Dungeon; The Son and Heir!; Who Speaks for the Ghost? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Anthology comic which features spooky and suspenseful stories relating to ghosts and other mysteries from the beyond. This issue reprints stories from issue number 15, "The Phantom Castaway," "Fool's Gold," "Hex Island," and "Wings of Death." Issue also has "The Haunted Station" one-page text feature. Story and art credits: Unknown. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by Tom Sutton. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Nicola Cuti, Joe Gill, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Pat Boyette. A horror anthology from Charlton, with a stable of artists that included Steve Ditko. Helen plans to do away with her lover's wife by giving her a poisoned emerald necklace, in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. Walter and Corinne, who resemble Gomez and Morticia more than a little, search for the house that's right for them. Plus one-panel gags by E-Man co-creator Nicola Cuti. Cover by horror legend Tom Sutton. Home Is Where the Haunt Is!; Token of Love; The Golfer and the Leprechaun; The Weirdlings; Come, See Me Die! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Tom Sutton. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Pete Morisi, Joe Gill and Pat Boyette. A horror anthology from Charlton that often featured work by Steve Ditko and other comics luminaries. Andre Genrais learns he is able to take possession of his twin brother, in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. Malcolm ill-advisedly kills a native shaman in the Amazon jungle for his sacred drum. Museum thieves encounter the goddess Isis herself. Cover by future horror legend Tom Sutton. The Souvenir Hunter; The Crown of Isis!; The Spirit Speaks; Triumph of Evil! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Death's Grinning Face," "The Mothball Ghost," and "The Haunted Hero of St. Helena" (art by Gerry Talaoc). Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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"Death's Grinning Face," "The Mothball Ghost," and "The Haunted Hero of St. Helena" (art by Gerry Talaoc). Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by Joe Kubert. Written by Archie Goodwin and Robert Kanigher. Art by Sam Glanzman, Mike Sekowsky and Frank Giacoia. Featuring the Haunted Tank in "The Final Victor" by Archie Goodwin and Sam Glanzman. Plus: Gallery of War story "May Day" by Robert Kanigher, Mike Sekowsky and Frank Giacoia. And: 1-page Warrior illo "Pershing" by Glanzman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Whitman edition. Bugs Bunny Vacation Funnies, 164 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Volume 30 - 1st printing. "Bugs Bunny" Vacation Funnies...!" Bugs and Honey Bunny get involved in a spy case involving The Secret Surfer. Wile E. Coyotes dumb brother tries his luck against the Road Runner. Daffy Duck and Yosemite Sam are marooned on an island together. More Looney Tunes comics featuring Porky Pig, Cool Cat, Mary Jane and Sniffles. Softcover, 4 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 160 pages. full color. All Ages Cover price $0.50.

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Golden Funnies (1973), published by DynaPubs Enterprises weekly in 1973, features rotating classic 1912-1945 newspaper strips such as The Phantom, Batman, Little Nemo, Charlie Chan, Superman, Buck Rogers, Krazy Kat, Dick Tracy, Mandrake, Bringing up Father. Included in #6 is a Superman Sunday page by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster from December 10, 1939. Newsprint, tabloid-sized 11.25-in. x 17.5-in. (standard horizontal tabloid fold not considered a defect), B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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Golden Funnies (1973), published by DynaPubs Enterprises weekly in 1973, features rotating classic 1912-1945 newspaper strips such as The Phantom, Batman, Little Nemo, Charlie Chan, Superman, Buck Rogers, Krazy Kat, Dick Tracy, Mandrake, Bringing up Father. Included in #7 is a Superman Sunday page by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster from December 17, 1939. Newsprint, tabloid-sized 11.25-in. x 17.5-in. (standard horizontal tabloid fold not considered a defect), B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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Golden Funnies (1973), published by DynaPubs Enterprises weekly in 1973, features rotating classic 1912-1945 newspaper strips such as The Phantom, Batman, Little Nemo, Charlie Chan, Superman, Buck Rogers, Krazy Kat, Dick Tracy, Mandrake, Bringing up Father. Included in #8 is a Superman Sunday page by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster from December 24, 1939. Newsprint, tabloid-sized 11.25-in. x 17.5-in. (standard horizontal tabloid fold not considered a defect), B&W. Cover price $0.50.