Comic books October 1977

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Hulk battles the Bi-Beast in "Countdown to Catastrophe!" Script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan. Doc Samson guest appearance. Rich Buckler/Chan cover. Cover price $0.30.

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Whitman Variant. Cover pencils by Ernie Chan and Rich Buckler, inks by Ernie Chan. Countdown To Catastrophe!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Ernie Chan (finished art), inks by Ernie Chan; Hulk's battle with the Bi-Beast almost brings down the Shield Helicarrier. Doc Samson guest appearance. 32 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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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", 58 pages, B&W, recommended for 16+. Cover price $0.60.

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Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $5.60 Centerfold detached at one staple.

Whitman edition Cover price $0.30.

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Part 6 of 6 - "The Battle of Berlin: Part 2!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. Cover by Gil Kane. In the final battle between the Invaders and Hitler and his forces, one Invader is mortally wounded. 32 pages FC Cover price $0.30.

35 Cent Price Variant, limited distribution. Part 6 of 6 - "The Battle of Berlin: Part 2!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. Cover by Gil Kane. In the final battle between the Invaders and Hitler and his forces, one Invader is mortally wounded. Cover price $0.35.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Part 6 of 6 - "The Battle of Berlin: Part 2!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. Cover by Gil Kane. In the final battle between the Invaders and Hitler and his forces, one Invader is mortally wounded. 32 pages FC

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Whitman Variant. Part 6 of 6 - "The Battle of Berlin: Part 2!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. Cover by Gil Kane. In the final battle between the Invaders and Hitler and his forces, one Invader is mortally wounded. 32 pages FC   Cover price $0.30.

35 Cent Price Variant, limited distribution. Final issue. "Enter the X-Men!" Guest-starring the Uncanny X-Men and Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Green. Cover by Dave Cockrum. Danny arrives at Misty Knight's apartment to find his friend missing However, this apartment also belongs to one Jean Grey, and a misunderstanding has Iron Fist in pitch battle against the Uncanny X-Men. Meanwhile, Misty Knight is deep undercover infiltrating the organization of none other than Bush Master (Power Man's erstwhile foe)! The subplot of the dragon branded bruiser that has ambushed Iron Fist is wrapped up in Marvel Team-up #'s 63 and 64, and Iron Fist's further adventures continues in Power Man and Iron Fist #48. Cover price $0.35.

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"Run for the Money!" Part 1 of 5. Guest-starring Jack of Hearts. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by George Perez and Mike Esposito. At long last the golden avenger returns home to Stark International! But to Shell-Head's utter surprise his office, his factories, and his company have been seized by Midas! How did that happen? Apparently by a legal stock takeover! Thank goodness Tony has friends like Jasper Sitwell and Madame Masque at his side! And Iron Man might add another if he can contain the explosive power of Jack of Hearts! Cameo appearance by Marianne Rodgers. Last 30¢ issue. (Notes: Midaspreviously appeared in Iron Man 19. Jack of Hearts' prior appearance was in Incredible Hulk 214. The letters page includes an essay from Bill Mantlo about the background of Jack of Hearts. A limited distribution 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

35 Cent Variant, limited distribution. "Run for the Money!" Part 1 of 5. Guest-starring the Jack of Hearts. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Can even the Invincible Iron Man stand against the explosive power of the Jack of Hearts? But, who is really behind the events that led these two heroes to fight one another? 32 pages. George Perez cover. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jewelers Insert Variant. "Run for the Money!" Part 1 of 5. Guest-starring the Jack of Hearts. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Can even the Invincible Iron Man stand against the explosive power of the Jack of Hearts? But, who is really behind the events that led these two heroes to fight one another? 32 pages. George Perez cover. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jewelers Insert Variant. "Triad!" Part 2 of 5. Jack of Hearts cameo. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Midas is in control of Stark International and Iron Man will do anything to get back control of his company. At least he'll have the inviting arms Madame Masque to comfort him. That is until S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Jasper Sitwell shows up. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Run for the Money!" Part 1 of 5. Guest-starring Jack of Hearts. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by George Perez and Mike Esposito. At long last the golden avenger returns home to Stark International! But to Shell-Head's utter surprise his office, his factories, and his company have been seized by Midas! How did that happen? Apparently by a legal stock takeover! Thank goodness Tony has friends like Jasper Sitwell and Madame Masque at his side! And Iron Man might add another if he can contain the explosive power of Jack of Hearts! Cameo appearance by Marianne Rodgers. (Notes: Midas previously appeared in Iron Man 19. Jack of Hearts' prior appearance was in Incredible Hulk 214. The letters page includes an essay from Bill Mantlo about the background of Jack of Hearts. 32 pages.

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Whitman Variant. "Run for the Money!" Part 1 of 5. Guest-starring the Jack of Hearts. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Can even the Invincible Iron Man stand against the explosive power of the Jack of Hearts? But, who is really behind the events that led these two heroes to fight one another? 32 pages. George Perez cover. Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $135.00 View scans Paper: White Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case Newsstand Edition. Label #20-3C510A7-014

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Cover by Gil Kane. A Marvel Movie Special, based on the 1977 feature film. "The Island of Dr. Moreau," script by Doug Moench, pencils by Larry Hama, inks by Jess Jodloman; Cast adrift for days on a lifeboat, Andrew Braddock finally finds land; But his triumph soon turns into a nightmare as he finds himself trapped on an island by a mad scientist named Dr. Moreau and hunted by beasts that are part human-part animal. The Island of Dr. Moreau: Film of a Thousand Faces! article; Explanation of the makeup process for the film's creatures. Affection Training A Tale of Two Trainers article; Behind-the-scenes look at the trainers who worked with the real animals in the film. Ads for Orca and The Island of Dr. Moreau movies. 52 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

October 1977 - Skateboarding: The Hottest "New" Sport on Wheels. All stories written by a collection of writers from the Jack and Jill Magazine company. Art by a number of various artists. 6.5" x 9", 44 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

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"Air Pirates of Mars, Part 5: And One Shall Die." John Carter battles trash-talking villain Stara Kan to the death. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Rudy Nebres. Cover by Kane and Pablo Marcos. Cover price $0.30.

Limited distribution 35 cent price variant. "Air Pirates of Mars, Part 5: And One Shall Die." John Carter battles trash-talking villain Stara Kan to the death. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Rudy Nebres. Cover by Kane and Pablo Marcos. Cover price $0.35.

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Reprints first appearance of Jonah Hex from All Star Western (1970) #10: After helping a town rid themselves of a gang of thieves, Jonah befriends a small boy in "Welcome to Paradise." Written by John Albano, with art by Tony DeZuniga. Plus: a new 2-page framing sequence by Michael Fleisher, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Cover price $0.35.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Reprints first appearance of Jonah Hex from All Star Western (1970) #10: After helping a town rid themselves of a gang of thieves, Jonah befriends a small boy in "Welcome to Paradise." Written by John Albano, with art by Tony DeZuniga. Plus: a new 2-page framing sequence by Michael Fleisher, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Cover price $0.30.

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"Get the Drift"; Valerie reminds Josie of the 3 M's of a perfect canoe ride: moon, music, and man; Alan's guitar is broken so he shows up with a tuba; Alex then promises Josie a night of romance and brings a ukelele. "A Lame Excuse"; Li'l Jinx's Pal Greg limps from a baseball injury. "Ade to the Poor," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Alex's cousin Bruce starts an elaborate lemonade stand to put Tommy's stand out of business; Josie enlists Melody to sell lemonade at Tommy's stand and the crowds flock to her. "Foot Sore"; Josie can't keep up with Alan M's exercise regimen and hopes that he will do something less strenuous on their date. "Scratch One Clown," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Alexander spends all of his time at the class picnic playing pranks on everyone else. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Transistor Sister," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; To help Jughead deflect Ethel's unwanted attentions, Dilton supplies him with an android bodyguard in the shape of a lovely young lady. Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "A Clothes Case" one-page Fat Charley story, script and art by Joe Edwards. "Beach Bunch," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead spends the day at the beach in search of solitude. "Key to Power," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; To get Jughead to participate in a picnic that also includes Ethel, Veronica sends him to retrieve the picnic lunch. "Jaws," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Reggie decides that Jughead resembles the lead character of a popular movie and soon everyone is calling him by that name. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Frank McLaughlin. Crisis in the 30th Century!, script by Paul Levitz and Martin Pasko, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Frank McLaughlin; The JLA and JSA, alongside the Legion are captured by Mordru in the 30th century and forced to do his task--To reclaim the three items lost after the JLA satellite was destroyed in the late 20th century: Bell, Wheel, and Jar, so the three demons the JLA have fought before on Earth-1: Abnegazar, Rath, and Ghast, are restored, so they can do Mordru's biddings. The Bridge between Earths!--100 Issues Ago, script by Gardner Fox and E. Nelson Bridwell (new text), pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Sid Greene; reprinted from Justice League of America #47. 52 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Frank McLaughlin. Crisis in the 30th Century!, script by Paul Levitz and Martin Pasko, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Frank McLaughlin; The JLA and JSA, alongside the Legion are captured by Mordru in the 30th century and forced to do his task--To reclaim the three items lost after the JLA satellite was destroyed in the late 20th century: Bell, Wheel, and Jar, so the three demons the JLA have fought before on Earth-1: Abnegazar, Rath, and Ghast, are restored, so they can do Mordru's biddings. The Bridge between Earths!--100 Issues Ago, script by Gardner Fox and E. Nelson Bridwell (new text), pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Sid Greene; reprinted from Justice League of America #47. 52 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jack Abel. Crisis in Triplicate!, script by Paul Levitz and Martin Pasko, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Frank McLaughlin; As all three teams recover the three items, and the three demons are restored, changes have happened between the demons while imprisoned over a 1000 yrs: One wants to be peaceful, while another wants to rule everything, and the other just wants to restore the entire Earth-1 universe back to how it was before they were first captured. Eventually, the JLA/JSA/Legion teams defeat all three demons and Mordru, and go their separate ways. 52 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.30.

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"The Catnip Connection." Script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Alfredo Alcala. Cover by Al Milgrom. While searching for Ben Boxer, Kamandi and Spirit run across a catnip smuggler and a giant, talking brain. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Jack Abel. Death-Duel on Orando, script by David Michelinie [as Barry Jameson], pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Jack Abel; Karate Kid and Princess Projectra return to the 30th century and the planet or Orando, now under the control of Karate Kid's rival. Jenette Kahn editorial about the history of Swamp Thing and the reprints of the original series. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cameo by the Legion of Super-Heroes in "Death-Duel on Orando. Story by Barry Jameson. Art by Ric Estrada and Jack Abel. Cover price $0.35.

35 Cent Variant, limited distribution. Cover price $0.35.

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Demon Shade! - Written by Don Glut. Art by Ernie Chan and Yong Montano. Cover by Ernie Chan and Rudy Nebres. King Kull's axe cleaves right through the shadow-beast...but its grip can crush him like a fallen leaf! 32 pages, full color. Final 30c cover-priced issue. Cover price $0.30.

Limited distribution 35 cent price variant. Don Glut story, Ernie Chan & Yong Montano art. Cover price $0.35.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Ernie Chan cover/art. Cover price $0.30.

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Whitman Variant. Ernie Chan cover/art. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "One Hot Dog To Go," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; In spite of Veronica's warning, Jughead brings Hot Dog to the pool party at the mansion and the dog manages to aggravate Mr. Lodge. Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "Can Goodies," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica gets revenge on Archie and Jughead for bad-mouthing her cooking. "That's the Way the Yo-Yo Bounces," script and art by Joe Edwards; Mort searches for something he can be better at than Charley. Veronica's Know-It-All Puzzle. "Muscle Beach," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; While waiting for Veronica at the beach, Archie gets accused of harassing another woman. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "Doll of Despair," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; While diving in a lake, Archie picks up an old figurine that gives him super strength, but also turns him evil. "And Puppy Dogs' Tales"; Maria's two dogs are constantly barking at the door of an elderly woman neighbor in their apartment building; The lady is annoyed for sure. But could there be a reason that the dogs are always attracted to her door? 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Number/month on cover: 90130-710, 10/77. Comic featuring the comical adventures of Orrible Orvie and Awful Annie, the "Little Monsters" siblings. "Good House Wrecking"; The monster family decides their house is too clean and comfy, so Papa Monster visits the bank for a home unimprovement loan; When the family is off on a picnic, a jealous Awful Eerie McFearsin enters the Monster home. The Incredible Hulk In Up A Tree! ad. "The Robot Invasion"; Robot aliens intend to invade Earth, only to be foiled by Papa's monster friends. "A Bat Night"; A man in a bat costume hides out in the Monster house. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

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Orrible Orvie, Awful Annie and their Frankenstein-like family frighten and horrify ordinary people as they have amusing misadventures. Robots from another planet invade the Earth, but dont reckon on the Little Monsters; Pop Monster applies for a sub-monster bank loan to uglify the castle. 36 pages. Cover price $0.30 Cover price $0.30.

Published by Charles Brown, Locus is a fanzine that reports on science fiction and fantasy writing. Issue #205 includes: On Writing column by Algis Budrys; industry news; Del Rey ad; Cobblestones Into Highways writing article by Greg Benford; book reviews; Science Fiction Books for August; and SF Books Published in Britain, July. 20 pgs. Oct, 1977. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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Whitman Edition Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Jack Rickard. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Larry Siegel, Tom Koch, Jack Kent, Billy Doherty, Stan Hart, Paul Peter Porges, Dick DeBartolo, Lou Silverstone, Don (Duck) Edwing, Frank Jacobs, Bob Clarke, Mort Drucker, Harry North, Esq., George Woodbridge, Paul Coker Jr., Angelo Torres, Jack Rickard, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of the original Rocky film, and classic TV show Laverne & Shirley, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. Obituaries for characters from popular TV shows. Mad's takes on religious cults, sex symbols, and office work. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, and Marginals by Sergio Aragones. Rockhead; Early One Morning Out on the Bay; The Daily Rhyme; If Today's Sex Symbols Weren't in Show Biz; The Lighter Side of Nights; One Afternoon in the Post Office; You're an Eternal Optimist if...; Mad's Religious Cult Leader of the Year; Obituaries For TV Show Characters; A Mad Look at Sun 'n' Surf; Mad's Cliche Killers; Early One Evening in the Country; The Office Workers' Hall of Fame; Lavoine & Shoiley; Fold-In. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.