Comic books December 1973

December 29th, 1973. Action, Adventures, Western, and Humor comic strips featuring Red Star Robinson Adventure, The Skyscraper Squadron and Son of the Sword! Saddle-Stitched, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 32 pages, PC/PB&W.

"They Hunt Butterflies, Don't They?" (script by Michael Fleisher, breakdowns by Russell Carley, art by Alfredo Alcala) and "The Hunter!" (script by John Albano, art by Alex Nino). One page Sergio Aragones cartoons. Nick Cardy cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover art by Nick Cardy. "Night Game," script by Michael Fleisher and Russell Carley (art continuity), art by Frank Bolle; When a crooked hockey player is discovered by his coach, he demands his resignation; He pretends to agree but puts a bomb on the team's airplane killing all aboard; He joins a new team, and the night before a big game he gets a phone call for midnight practice; He gets out on the ice only to be confronted by skeletons. "The Demon and the Rock Star!", script by Michael Fleisher and Russell Carley (art continuity), art by Gerry Talaoc; A has-been rock star makes a bargain with a demon to get back on top again, but the price he must pay is three sacrifices indicated by who he gives the demon's jewel to; The first two victims are a former manager and rival rock band, but his third intended victim is a girl he desires but who rejects him; She designs his stage outfits, so when he sends her the jewel, she sews it into his clothes and the demon comes for him. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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November-December 1973. Volume 22, No. 2 (Whole No. 169). Cover by Brian Boyle Studio. Science fiction stories by Kenneth Von Gunden, Dunan Lunan, Ron Goulart, Susan Ellison, Anne McCaffrey, Robert Wells. 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; black and white; 176 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Cover art by Herb Trimpe. Death From On High!, script by Steve Englehart (plot) and Chris Claremont (plot, script), pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Jack Abel; Bruce and Betty are falling from eight miles high in the sky but Bruce is able to turn into the Hulk and cushion their fall; They end up on an island where Hulk does his best to nurse Betty back to health; This includes saving her from a gang of volcano monsters who try their best to squish her; Betty is picked up by a passing military helicopter and Hulk secretly hitches a ride. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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One of many vintage supermarket tabloid magazines full of high profile FBI and CIA cases of the era, accompanied by black and white photographs and testimonials from those involved in, and close to the events themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 82 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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Vol. 4 #4, Dec. 1973 - Articles by Alex Comfort and Noam Chomsky. 8.5" x 11", 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

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"The Cutting Edge of Death!" Part 3 of 4. Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Iron Man wins a desperate battle vs. Doctor Spectrum, but falls victim to the entity inside the power prism. Iron Man is possessed by the prism and goes on a rampage! Also in this issue, Pepper learns that Tony Stark is Iron Man. Cameo appearances by Luke Cage and Thor. 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. "The Cutting Edge of Death!" Part 3 of 4. Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Iron Man wins a desperate battle vs. Doctor Spectrum, but falls victim to the entity inside the power prism. Iron Man is possessed by the prism and goes on a rampage! Also in this issue, Pepper learns that Tony Stark is Iron Man. Cameo appearances by Luke Cage and Thor. 32 pages

December 1973 - Merry Christmas to All. 62 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

December 1974. 64 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $0.75.

Vintage men's interest magazine heavily focused on articles, short fiction stories, adult humor comics, and nude pin-up photography .8" x 10.5", 72 pages, mostly B&W with some color pages. -MATURE READERS-

Comic book version of the popular Hanna Barbera cartoon show. Issue features the Jetsons in "Sensored," "Air Castle," "Rise, Slaves!" and "George's New Car." Issue also has one-page gag strips and a one-page text feature "Teacher Tells Tales." Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. For Safety's Sake, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; In an effort to promote public safety, Josie and Valerie convince Melody to wear fur coats whenever she goes out in public. Now Hare This! with Li'l Jinx by Joe Edwards. Sequential ad for Kenner Ultra Chrome Racers. Bon Voyage, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg; After being shot down for a date by both Josie and Melody, Alex turns to Alexandra for advice. Anyone for Tennis?, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Melody decides to try tennis, but ultimately finds it very trying. Josie Pinup by Dan DeCarlo. A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Melody uses an unusual method to sell lipstick to an unusual target audience. Perfect Pair, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

The Journal is a Canadian fanzine edited by Paul Kowtiuk. Issue #4 includes: articles on Batman/Superman exhibit and Marvel/Christmas; Star Trek animated series review; ads for Jeff Jones Portfolio, The Kryptonian, Middle Earth, and Paragon; and POGO back cover art by Leialoha. 16 pgs, folded, tabloid size, newsprint. Dec, 1973. Cover Price 10 cents. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Gil Kane and Ernie Chan. The Bewitched Bike!, script by Carl Wessler, art by Tony DiPreta; A crook steals a bike from a time-traveler that has come from the year 1992, forty years in the future; He robs a bank and pedals into the future but is recognized anyway and shot as he attempts to flee. Death Waits Within!, art by Carl Hubbell; An elderly couple that run an inn in Europe murder their guests in order to rob them and send the money to their son in America; They do not recognize their final victim as their son, who has come home for a surprise visit. Out of the Night, art by Jim Mooney; A writer is attacked and killed by a giant insect. The Man Who Was Nobody, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Ed Winiarski; A Martian sleeper agent is eradicated when his usefulness is ended due to incarceration in an asylum. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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UK Edition. Cover by Gil Kane and Ernie Chan. The Bewitched Bike!, script by Carl Wessler, art by Tony DiPreta; A crook steals a bike from a time-traveler that has come from the year 1992, forty years in the future; He robs a bank and pedals into the future but is recognized anyway and shot as he attempts to flee. Death Waits Within!, art by Carl Hubbell; An elderly couple that run an inn in Europe murder their guests in order to rob them and send the money to their son in America; They do not recognize their final victim as their son, who has come home for a surprise visit. Out of the Night, art by Jim Mooney; A writer is attacked and killed by a giant insect. The Man Who Was Nobody, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Ed Winiarski; A Martian sleeper agent is eradicated when his usefulness is ended due to incarceration in an asylum. 36 pgs., full color.

UK Edition. Cover by Gil Kane and Ernie Chan. The Bewitched Bike!, script by Carl Wessler, art by Tony DiPreta; A crook steals a bike from a time-traveler that has come from the year 1992, forty years in the future; He robs a bank and pedals into the future but is recognized anyway and shot as he attempts to flee. Death Waits Within!, art by Carl Hubbell; An elderly couple that run an inn in Europe murder their guests in order to rob them and send the money to their son in America; They do not recognize their final victim as their son, who has come home for a surprise visit. Out of the Night, art by Jim Mooney; A writer is attacked and killed by a giant insect. The Man Who Was Nobody, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Ed Winiarski; A Martian sleeper agent is eradicated when his usefulness is ended due to incarceration in an asylum. 36 pgs., full color.

UK Edition. Cover by Gil Kane and Ernie Chan. The Bewitched Bike!, script by Carl Wessler, art by Tony DiPreta; A crook steals a bike from a time-traveler that has come from the year 1992, forty years in the future; He robs a bank and pedals into the future but is recognized anyway and shot as he attempts to flee. Death Waits Within!, art by Carl Hubbell; An elderly couple that run an inn in Europe murder their guests in order to rob them and send the money to their son in America; They do not recognize their final victim as their son, who has come home for a surprise visit. Out of the Night, art by Jim Mooney; A writer is attacked and killed by a giant insect. The Man Who Was Nobody, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Ed Winiarski; A Martian sleeper agent is eradicated when his usefulness is ended due to incarceration in an asylum. 36 pgs., full color.

UK Edition. Cover by Gil Kane and Ernie Chan. The Bewitched Bike!, script by Carl Wessler, art by Tony DiPreta; A crook steals a bike from a time-traveler that has come from the year 1992, forty years in the future; He robs a bank and pedals into the future but is recognized anyway and shot as he attempts to flee. Death Waits Within!, art by Carl Hubbell; An elderly couple that run an inn in Europe murder their guests in order to rob them and send the money to their son in America; They do not recognize their final victim as their son, who has come home for a surprise visit. Out of the Night, art by Jim Mooney; A writer is attacked and killed by a giant insect. The Man Who Was Nobody, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Ed Winiarski; A Martian sleeper agent is eradicated when his usefulness is ended due to incarceration in an asylum. 36 pgs., full color.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Dig We Must, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; When Mr. Weatherbee finds Jughead digging for buried treasure on the school grounds, he recalls all the other bogus treasure maps Jughead has sold him on. A Tooth For a Tooth, script by Dick Malmgren, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead tells Reggie that the way to deal with Moose is to "rap" with him directly. Sleepy Time Guys, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead and Archie deplore the lack of excitement in Riverdale, ignoring the fires, robberies and escaped wild animals all around them. And Everywhere That Juggie Went..., script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Hot Dog follows Jughead to school and won't leave. Away Out! one-pager starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by A. Martinez and J. Zuniga. Stories and art by Art Cappello, J. Zuniga, and A. Martinez. Charlton's long-running romance comic focused on the stormy passions of newlyweds. Redheaded Abbe marries wealthy mystery man Edward, but then she starts to wonder if he's secretly a jewel thief. In an unusual storyline for a Bronze Age romance comic, Jewish David and Catholic Eileen each secretly wonder if they should convert to the other's religion. Part 7 of David and Eileen, a continuing series chronicling one couple's relationship. Come, Steal My Heart; Find-A-Word; Male Chauvinism; David and Eileen: His Way Will Be My Way? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover art by Nick Cardy. Thirteen Against the Earth!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Dick Giordano; The three teams split up to tackle the machines controlling the Earth, with each machine more difficult to destroy than the last; When the three groups confront the final machine inside of an orbiting satellite, the machine reveals its origins of how the Nazis created it to help run things, but it eventually turned on its creators and Adolf Hitler himself seeing them as inferior per its programming; The last machine is destroyed by Red Tornado's sacrifice yet again, and the three groups, triumphant, return to their respective earths along with the surviving Red Tornado, who chooses to stay on Earth-1. A letter from comics writer Mike W. Barr. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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"The Devil and Mister Sacker." Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. Cover by Kirby and Royer. Kamandi befriends a giant grasshopper (known as the "Devil") and names him Kliklak. He then discovers that he must against Bull Bantam, who has abused Spirit, the sister of Flower. Cover price $0.20.

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Written by Guillermo de la Parra. Art by Antonio Gutierrez. Continuation of "Rarotonga". 32 pgs, B&W illustrations.

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"Wet and Wonderful," script by Kathleen Web, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie's date with Veronica is rained out then the next week his date with Betty is rained out but both girls have different solutions for dealing with the rain. "Surprise Size" one-page story starring Dilton Doiley. "Friendly Persuasion," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie is abandoned by his friends when he has to paint the garage on a hot summer day. Jughead Pin Up, pencils by Al Hartley. "Fate Mate"; Betty is mad with Archie. "Quick on the Draw," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx fills while Joe tries to think of an idea for the story. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

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Teen drama, Archie-style: Archie learns that Betty and Veronica are hiking a nature trail that has been scheduled for demolition. 32 pages. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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Little Dot's dot-obsession is in full bloom in this series, which also features Little Lotta and Richie Rich stories. Little Lotta takes a trip through the past. Richie Rich shows Gloria his playroom, which just goes on and on into the horizon. Dot Detour; Uncle Oops!; Little Lotta: Thats History; Richie Rich: Super Rumpus Room! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Harvey's Little Dot, known for her dot-obsession, also had an infinite number of eccentric relatives with names befitting their quirks. Dot's Uncle Branes invents a ball that never misses. Little Lotta tries to impress the snobbish Ava Snobly. Richie Rich joins a gang - no, really. Uncle Wiz; Two Strange Dots; Uncle Branes Magic Ball; Little Lotta: Above Average; Richie Rich: The Gang; Those Everlasting Dots!; Little Lotta: Pirates Unwelcome. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Number/month on cover: 90130-312, no month listed. Comic featuring the comical adventures of ?Orrible Orvie and Awful Annie, the "Little Monsters" siblings. Issue features reprints from previous issues: "Gloom for Rent," "Pop the Pilot," and "Bring ?Em Back Alive Pop." Issue also has Batty and the Green Grumble in "Notorious or Not" and one-page gag strips. Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.20.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Number/month on cover: 90130-312, no month listed. Comic featuring the comical adventures of ?Orrible Orvie and Awful Annie, the "Little Monsters" siblings. Issue features reprints from previous issues: "Gloom for Rent," "Pop the Pilot," and "Bring ?Em Back Alive Pop." Issue also has Batty and the Green Grumble in "Notorious or Not" and one-page gag strips. Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.20.