Comic books January 1978

January 7, 1978. Features include Dan Dare (script by Gerry Finley-Day, art by Dave Gibbons), Tharg's Future-Shocks (script by Martin Lock, art by Ramon Sola), M.A.C.H. 1 (script by Steve McManus, art by Ramon Sola), Judge Dredd in "Meet Mr. Moonie" (script by John Howard, art by Ian Gibson), Invasion (script by Finley-Day, art by J. Clough), Inferno (script by Tom Tully, art by Belardinelli), and a Bonjo strip by Kevin O'Neill. Gibbons cover.

January 14, 1978. Features include Dan Dare (script by Gerry Finley-Day, art by Dave Gibbons), the Visible Man (script by Pat Mills, art by Trigo), Tharg's Future-Shocks (script by Nick Tufnell, art by John Cooper), Judge Dredd (script by John Howard, art by Brian Bolland), Invasion (script by Finley-Day, art by Carlos Pino), Inferno (script by Tom Tully, art by Belardinelli), and a Bonjo strip by Kevin O'Neill. Gibbons cover.

January 21, 1978. Features include Dan Dare (script by Gerry Finley-Day, art by Dave Gibbons), Visible Man (script by Pat Mills, art by Trigo), Tharg's Future-Shocks (script by Robert Flynn, art by Giorgi), Bonjo (script and art by Kevin O'Neill), Judge Dredd in "The Oxygen Desert" part 1 (script by John Howard, art by Ian Gibson), Invasion (script by Finley-Day, art by J. Clough), and Inferno (script by Tom Tully, art by Belardinelli). Gibbons cover.

January 28, 1978. Features include Dan Dare (script by Gerry Finley-Day, art by Dave Gibbons), Tharg's Future-Shocks: Fly Guy (script by Steve Moore, art by Ferrer), Visible Man (script by Pat Mills, art by Montero), Judge Dredd in "Oxygen Desert" part 2 (script by John Howard, art by Ian Gibson), Invasion (script by Finley-Day, art by Carlos Pino), Inferno (script by Tom Tully, art by Belardinelli), and a Bonjo strip by Kevin O'Neill. Gibbons cover.

1st printing. Kellog's Company Coloring Book, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Snap! Crackle! Pop! cereal. Softcover (Stapled/Saddle-stitched), 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W.

1st printing. Based on the story by Charles Dickens. Adapted by Carlos A. Cornejo. Art by Chiqui de la Fuente. Published in Italy, this is a graphic adaptation of the classic tale of redemption. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

Baronet Edition - 1st printing. "A Contract with God and Other Tenement Stories!" Story and art by Will Eisner. A revolutionary novel, A Contract With God re-creates the neighborhood of Will Eisner's youth through a quartet of four interwoven stories, each expressing the joy, exuberance, tragedy, and drama of life on the mythical Dropsie Avenue of the Bronx. A Contract With God is a monumental achievement, a must in the library of any graphic novel fan. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 188 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

This 1978 Baronet hardcover edition was limited to 1500 copies, all signed and numbered by Will Eisner. "A Contract with God and Other Tenement Stories!" Story and art by Will Eisner. A revolutionary novel, A Contract With God re-creates the neighborhood of Will Eisner's youth through a quartet of four interwoven stories, each expressing the joy, exuberance, tragedy, and drama of life on the mythical Dropsie Avenue of the Bronx. A Contract With God is a monumental achievement, a must in the library of any graphic novel fan. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 188 pages, B&W.

1st printing. A HOBBIT'S TRAVELS features the unpublished sketches of Sam Gamgee, the hobbit that accompanied Frodo on his perilous quest. Every page is framed with beautiful, thought-provoking, and eye-opening artwork depicting locales of Middle Earth Sam and Frodo visited on their long journey as chronicled in the pages of THE LORD OF THE RINGS. Every page also provides blank space for your very own motes, thoughts, ideas. Softcover, 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

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-

1979 - A Fleetway Annual! Includes comic stories, articles, and word puzzles. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W.

Add to cart Fine $4.30	Add to cart FN- 5.5 $3.80	Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $3.10	Add to cart Very Good $2.80
Add to cart VG 4.0 $2.80

Cover art by Rich Buckler and Bob Oksner. The Giant From The Golden Atom starring Superman, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman battles Roga. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart Very Good $5.70

Mark Jeweler Variant. Cover art by Rich Buckler and Bob Oksner. The Giant From The Golden Atom starring Superman, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman battles Roga. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Variant. Cover art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Dick Giordano. Amazo's Big Breakthrough starring Superman and the Justice League, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman battles Amazo. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

January 1978. Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin-up girls. In this issue: Valerie Perrine Confesses - One Man Is Not Enough; Snow White Goes to an Orgy; and Sex Lives of the Stars. Plus: Club Adam swingers want to meet you - see inside. 8-in. x 11-in. Mature Readers Cover price $2.75.

Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin up girls. 8" x 10.5", 66 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.75.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Written by Gary Gygax. Art by David C. Sutherland III and D.A. Trampier. Cover by Jeff Easley. This is a compiled volume of information for players of Advanced Dungeons and Dragons, including: character races, classes, and level abilities; spell tables and descriptions; equipment costs; weapon data; and information on adventuring. Hardcover, 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Fine $3.00

Add to cart Fine $3.00

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Cover pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Jack Abel. I Can't Go Home Again starring Superboy, the Kryptonite Kid, Lex Luthor, Pete Ross, Lana Lang, Jonathan Kent, Martha Kent, and Police chief Parker, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Juan Ortiz, inks by Vince Colletta; while Superboy is away, Luthor takes over Smallville. Legacy starring Aqualad and The Idylists, script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Carl Potts, inks by Dick Giordano. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Popeye Rules - OK?!" A collection of Popeye strips from overseas. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 50 pages, full color.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Popeye: The Thing Next Door!" A collection of Popeye strips from overseas. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 50 pages, full color.

Magnet Book Edition - 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 11-in., 64 pages, full color.

Little Brown & Company Edition - 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 11-in., 64 pages, full color.

Magnet Book Edition - 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 11-in., 64 pages, full color.

1st printing. Written by Carlos A. Cornejo. Art by Chiqui de la Fuente. One young man's life is forever cvhanged the day he finds a magic lamp. For within this lamp resides a genie, a spirit with wonderous magical powers, and the genie is going to grant Aladin three wishes. This is a timeless classic. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. No Cover Price.

1st printing. Written by Carlos A. Cornejo. Art by Chiqui de la Fuente. A poor man discovers a treasure trove and strikes it rich. There's just one small problem...forty of them actually. It seems the treasure belongs to forty thieves and they are in no mood for sharing their spoils. It's the classic tale that gave us the enchanting words "Open Sesame!" Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. No Cover Price.

Add to cart Fine $10.00

Add to cart Very Good $6.00

Add to cart Good $7.99

1st printing. By Richard Siegel and JC Suares. ALIEN CREATURES - Where do the come from? How long have they been with us? How did they get here? A fantastic voyage from H.G. Wells and Jules Verne to Star Wars, including science fiction pulps, flying saucers, robots, and popular television aliens from Superman to Star Trek! 32 pages of full color illustrations. Softcover, 8 1/2-in., 11-in., 160 pages. PC/PB&W. Cover price $6.95.

Repritn. Art by Jeffrey Fowler. Jataka Tales Deer Stories. 36 pages, full color.

Reprint. Art by T. Kesava Rao and Souren Roy. Vivekananda - The patriot saint of modern India. 36 pages, full color.

Add to cart Fine $11.00	Add to cart FN 6.0 $11.00	Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $9.30	Add to cart Very Good $8.49
Add to cart CGC 9.2 $69.00 View scans Paper: White Label #4418956001 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

"He Who Laughs Last...!" Part 1 of 5. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Tony DeZuniga (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia. After surviving his harrowing adventure with the Punisher and the Hitman, Peter Parker decides to check in on his good friend Harry Osborn. To his dismay the web-slinger discovers the office of Harry's psychiatrist (aka Dr. Bart Hamilton) completely trashed! Oh my, has Harry suffered another mental breakdown? The wall-crawler rushes to Harry and Flash's apartment and realizes his worst nightmare has come true! The Green Goblin is back...and crazier than ever! Meanwhile on the steps of City Hall, Aunt May suffers a heart attack while protesting for senior citizens' rights. Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson. (Note: The Green Goblin previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 137.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart FN 6.0 $24.00 View scan

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $179.99 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White Slab: Scuffing on front of case; Scuffing to inner well of case Newsstand Edition. Pizzazz insert. Label #18-228DB93-004 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Pizzazz Variant, has centerfold subscription offer for "Pizzazz" Magazine. The Green Goblin (Harry Osborn) returns in "He Who Laughs Last...!" Script by Len Wein, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Tony DeZuniga. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Green Goblin (Harry Osborn) returns in "He Who Laughs Last...!" Script by Len Wein, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Tony DeZuniga. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $15.00 View scan

January 1978. Film magazine dating back to 1920 dedicated to the art and craft of cinematography. Features the Filming of Close Encounters of the Third Kind. 108 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Add to cart Very Good $2.50 View scans Water damage: Slight.

January 1978. Stories: "Actions Speak Louder" by Sam Nicholson, "Devil You Don't Know" by Dean Ing, "The Promised Land" by Stanley Schmidt, "Reaction Time" by L.E. Modesitt Jr., "The Tank and Its Wife" by Arsen Darnay, and "The Gift of Prometheus" by Kevin O'Donnell Jr. Science Fact article, "The Island of Stability" by Margaret L. Silbar. Short profile of Alex Schomburg. Statement of ownership: total paid circulation 105,008 (average), 100,900 (most recent issue). Cover by Alex Schomburg. Illustrations by Doug Beekman, Jack Gaughan, Janet Aulisio, Rick Sternbach, and Mike Hinge. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart Fine $6.49

Add to cart Very Good $3.30

Add to cart VG 4.0 $3.30

Add to cart CGC 8.0 $49.00 View scan Paper: Off white to white Label #4465300012 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Aquaman must contend with NATO gunboats, Fisherman and the Scavenger in "Prey Perilous!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Jim Aparo. Plus: Mera engages in fierce combat with Leron in an effort to save Xebel in "The Kingdom of Doom!" Continued next issue. Script by Paul Kupperberg, art by Juan Ortiz & Vince Colletta. Cover by Aparo. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart Fine $4.20	Add to cart FN- 5.5 $3.70	Add to cart Very Good $2.80	Add to cart Very Good $2.80
Add to cart VG- 3.5 $2.50

"Sport Report"; Mr. Weatherbee takes up ping pong to get some exercise. "Undercover" half-page Li'l Jinx's Pal Fat Charley story. Archie's Gag Bag. You Do Say activity page. "To Catch a Crook"; Mr. Weatherbee is determined to catch the crook who stole twelve paper clips from his office. "Surprise Prize"; A new female superintendent visits the school to see if they are practicing equal education of male and female students. "A Flair for the Rare"; Archie finds some old valuable comics while volunteering for a paper recycling drive for the school. "Score" Hostess Fruit Pies ad starring Josie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. To Kill or to Cure, Part I, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Something's wrong with Coach Kleats and everyone at Riverdale High is starting to notice. To Kill or to Cure, Part II; Coach Kleats's strange behavior has him on the verge of being fired until Archie comes up with an unorthodox solution. Archie Club News. Kid Candy, Part I, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Chuck is eating way too many Chewy-Dewy candy bars and is getting out of shape; The rest of the boxing team tries to help him stop, but his opponent Rudy Wrotten from Broxton High is secretly supplying Chuck's craving. Kid Candy, Part II, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart Fine $4.80

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Archie's Christmas Love-In. Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "It Had To Be You"; Archie and Betty try to teach Jughead the meaning of giving. "The Long and Short of It"; Li'l Jinx ponders department store lines at Christmas. "Wrap Up"; Reggie tries to scam some kisses out of Midge. "Christmas Gifts We'd Like to Give"; Amusing Christmas presents for Riverdale inhabitants. "Chow Time"; Betty's kindness to some hungry animals takes a strange turn. "The Gift of Giving"; Archie demonstrates to Reggie brotherhood and understanding at Christmas. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $2.50

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $2.50

Sabrina's Christmas Magic. "The Hard Way"; Sabrina gets upset when Aunt Hilda tries to take shortcuts to celebrate Christmas. "Eye See!", script and pencils by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx makes the Christmas tree lights blink with her eyes. "Memory Lane Refrain"; Santa Claus's money pot reminds Hilda of a witch's brew. "The Kiss Off," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Sabrina is mad at Hervey because he thinks Christmas is all about gifts and Christmas dinner. "Season in the Snow"; Sabrina keeps finding herself covered in snow. Archie Club News. "Small Change"; When one of Santa's helpers shows up to check on Sabrina, Ambrose tries to 'zap' him to normal size. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Josie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Cheer Chore, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica tries to beat Betty out for the cheerleading squad to impress a handsome exchange student. Mix And Match, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; The guys try to use a fish net to get the leaves out of Veronica's pool. Advertisement for Archie's Christmas Stocking and Betty And Veronica's Christmas Spectacular. Dollhouse Blues, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica sees Betty playing with a dollhouse and thinks she's retreating from the competitive world of dating. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart Fine $3.00

Add to cart Fine $3.00

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Add to cart VG 4.0 $2.50

Diet Riot; Mary pesters Fred to stick to his diet and stop eating ice cream. Confidence Man, art by Samm Schwartz; Chuck is training Archie for an upcoming boxing match, but Archie just doesn't have enough self-confidence. Scheme Scream; Betty's uncle Ralph helps her train so that she can join the boys' basketball team and spend more time with Archie, but she's so good that Archie gets cut from the team to make room for her. Hostess Fruit Pies ad starring Josie. Just Like That; Riverdale High's computer goes down before Archie and Jughead are able to use it to solve a big math problem they've been assigned. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.