Comic books May 1978

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May 6, 1978. Features include Dan Dare in "Nightmare Planet" part 3 (script by Jack Adrian, art by Brian Lewis), M.A.C.H. 1 in "The Final Encounter" part 3 (script by Pat Mills, art by Montero), Judge Dredd in the Cursed Earth chapter 3, "The Devil's Lapdogs" (script by Pat Mills, art by Mike McMahon), Death Planet in "Desert of the Vultures" (script by Alan Hebden, art by Lopez), and Inferno (script by Tom Tully, art by Belardinelli). Batman and Robin star in a Treborland back cover ad.

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May 13, 1978. Features include M.A.C.H. 1 in "The Final Encounter" finale (script by Pat Mills, art by Montero), Dan Dare in "Ice Planet" part 1 (script by Gerry Finley-Day, art by Dave Gibbons), Judge Dredd in the Cursed Earth chapter 4, "Certain Death" (script by Mills, art by Mike McMahon), Death Planet in "Night of the Animals" (script by Alan Hebden, art by Lopez), and Inferno. Batman and Robin star in a Treborland back cover ad.

May 20, 1978. Features include Dan Dare (script by Gerry Finley-Day, art by Dave Gibbons), Death Planet in "Stampede" (script by Alan Hebden, art by Lopez), Inferno (script by Tom Tully, art by Belardinelli), Judge Dredd in the Curced Earth part 5, "The Mutie Mountains" (script by Pat Mills, art by Brian Bolland), and Mach Zero (script by Steve McManus, art by Ramon Sola). Sola cover?

May 27, 1978. Features include Dan Dare (script by Gerry Finley-Day, art by Dave Gibbons), Death Planet in "The Intruders" (script by Alan Hebden, art by Lopez), Mach Zero (script by Steve McManus, art by Mike Dorsey), Judge Dredd in the Cursed Earth chapter 6, "Dark Autumn" (script by Pat Mills, art by Mike McMahon), Tharg's Future-Shocks (script by Philip Greenway, art by Ron Tiner), and Inferno (script by Tom Tully, art by Belardinelli).

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Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. "Sleep No More," script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; The people of the world have not slept for five days thanks to the effects on plants of the influx of red solar radiation, and Superman tells Amazo he will find a way to return him to dormancy. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. "Sleep No More," script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; The people of the world have not slept for five days thanks to the effects on plants of the influx of red solar radiation, and Superman tells Amazo he will find a way to return him to dormancy. 36 pgs., full color.

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64 pages.

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Cover art by Al Milgrom. A Fire Within, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Jack Abel; Superboys left side begins to fade away, and he gets weaker; Lester Wallace starts campaign of hate against Superboy because hes an alien. The Symbiont Syndrome starring Eclipso, script by Len Wein, pencils by Joe Orlando, inks by Frank Giacoia. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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Reprint. Script by Subba Rao. Art by M.N. Nangare. Nagananda - An adaptation of Harsha's famous Sanskrit play. 36 pages, full color.

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"Who Was That Goblin I Saw You With?" Part 5 of 5. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. This is it! The awesome conclusion to the five-part goblin saga! At Radio City Music Hall, the Green Goblin emerges triumphant! And the devious purple and green villain flies to an incinerating plant in Brooklyn to throw the unconscious web-slinger into a smokestack! But the spectacular one wakes up just in time! And the final donnybrook between the Green Goblin and the Amazing Spider-Man begins! The wall-crawler is in control of the battle...until a second goblin arrives on the scene! What?! Who? The web-slinger watches in shock as the battle of the goblins unfolds! Can Harry Osborn exorcise the demons of his past? And somehow return to a normal life? An uplifting story! Final appearance of Dr. Bart Hamilton. Cameo appearances by Silvermane, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Liz Allan. Flashback cameos by Harry Osborn and the Spider-clone. (Notes: More than a decade passes before Harry Osborn becomes the Green Goblin again in Amazing Spider-Man 312. The incinerating plant in this story is the same one where the web-slinger disposed of his clone in Amazing Spider-Man 151. Silvermane returns in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 2. This issue concludes Len Wein's terrific two-and-a-half year run as the writer of the Amazing Spider-Man title.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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Whitman Variant. "Who Was That Goblin I Saw You With?" Part 5 of 5. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. This is it! The awesome conclusion to the five-part goblin saga! At Radio City Music Hall, the Green Goblin emerges triumphant! And the devious purple and green villain flies to an incinerating plant in Brooklyn to throw the unconscious web-slinger into a smokestack! But the spectacular one wakes up just in time! And the final donnybrook between the Green Goblin and the Amazing Spider-Man begins! The wall-crawler is in control of the battle...until a second goblin arrives on the scene! What?! Who? The web-slinger watches in shock as the battle of the goblins unfolds! Can Harry Osborn exorcise the demons of his past? And somehow return to a normal life? An uplifting story! Final appearance of Dr. Bart Hamilton. Cameo appearances by Silvermane, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Liz Allan. Flashback cameos by Harry Osborn and the Spider-clone. (Notes: More than a decade passes before Harry Osborn becomes the Green Goblin again in Amazing Spider-Man 312. The incinerating plant in this story is the same one where the web-slinger disposed of his clone in Amazing Spider-Man 151. Silvermane returns in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 2. This issue concludes Len Wein's terrific two-and-a-half year run as the writer of the Amazing Spider-Man title.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Annual 1979 - Includes Activity games, a crossword puzzles. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color.

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Vol. 2 # 5. Special Convention Issue Celebrating Fifty Happy Years with Mickey. John C. Tibbetts Mickey Mouse cover and main article "Of Mouse and Man: Fifty Happy Years with Mickey". Cover price $1.50.

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May 1978. Stories: "The Nupital Flight of Warbirds" by Algis Budrys, "Mikal's Songbird" by Orson Scott Card, "Renewal" by Bill Johns, "The Satyr" by Stephen Robinett, "University Medical Versus Diplococcus Pneumoniae" by Dennis Latham Cox, and "Fixed Price War" by Charles Sheffield. Science Fact article, "Twenty Years of Fusion" by Milton A. Rothman. Cover by Richard Powers. Illustrations by Doug Beekman, Vincent Di Fate, Broeck Steadman, Jack Gaughan, and Janet Aulisio. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

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1978 - 1st printing. Includes: "Introduction" (Donald A. Wollheim); "In the Hall of the Martian Kings" (John Varley); "A Time to Live" (Joe Haldeman); "The House of Compassionate Sharers" (Michael Bishop); "Particle Theory" (Edward Bryant); "The Taste of the Dish and the Savor of the Day" (John Brunner); "Jeffty Is Five" (Harlan Ellison); "The Screwfly Solution" (Raccoona Sheldon); "Eyes of Amber" (Joan D. Vinge); "Child of the Sun" (James E. Gunn); and "Brother" (Clifford D. Simak). Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 270 pages, Text Only.

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Cover art by Jim Aparo. The Armageddon Conspiracy, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Bob McLeod; Aquaman battles Kobra; Batman and Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) guest-star. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

DC Comic Questionnaire Insert Variant. This variant of Aquaman #61 contains a 4-page, 6.75-in. x 8.5-in., bound in DC customer survey form. Otherwise, the comic is identical to ordinary copies. No info is available as to how many copies of this issue or other May cover-dated issues contained the survey. However, survey copies almost never turn up so distribution of this variant type must have been very limited. Cover art by Jim Aparo. The Armageddon Conspiracy, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Bob McLeod; Aquaman battles Kobra; Batman and Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) guest-star. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover art by Jim Aparo. The Armageddon Conspiracy, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Bob McLeod; Aquaman battles Kobra; Batman and Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) guest-star. 36 pgs Cover price $0.35.

UK Edition by publisher Thorpe & Porter. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover art by Jim Aparo. The Armageddon Conspiracy, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Bob McLeod; Aquaman battles Kobra; Batman and Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) guest-star. 36 pgs.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Hostess ad with Josie, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Slow Burn, Quick Freeze, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; After berating Betty for sacrificing her dignity to impress a boy, Veronica must figure out how to make a play for the new local hunk without Betty finding out. The Auctioneers, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Mr. Weatherbee gets Mr. Lodge and his rival in business into a bidding war, unaware that both men think they're bidding on different items. Meow Row, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty enters her cat, Suzie, into a contest to pick a date for cat food spokes-model Boris The Cat, for a chance to win a trip to Hawaii. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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May-June 1978 - Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, Text (With B&W illustrations and photos). Cover price $1.25.

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The Korvac Saga: Part 4 of 10 - "Where Angels Fear to Tread" Guest-starring Ms. Marvel. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. Earth's Mightiest Heroes are in hot pursuit of Jocasta through the streets of Manhattan! During the chase the Avengers pick up an ally, Ms. Marvel, and locate the female robot's final destination...a convent! Is Ultron hiding out among the nuns? The evil one is full of surprises! And the next one is for the Scarlet Witch, the most dangerous avenger to the adamantium monster! It's another classic battle between the Avengers and Ultron! An excellent issue! (Notes: Ultron returns in Avengers 202. This issue was reprinted in 1999 in Ultron Unleashed 1. The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Kevin Dooley.) Cover price $0.35.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Ms. Marvel guest stars in the conclusion of the Ultron saga, "Where Angels Fear To Tread." Script by Jim Shooter, pencils by George Perez, inks by Pablo Marcos. Perez/Terry Austin cover. Cover price $0.35.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. The Korvac Saga: Part 4 of 10 - "Where Angels Fear to Tread" Guest-starring Ms. Marvel. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. Earth's Mightiest Heroes are in hot pursuit of Jocasta through the streets of Manhattan! During the chase the Avengers pick up an ally, Ms. Marvel, and locate the female robot's final destination...a convent! Is Ultron hiding out among the nuns? The evil one is full of surprises! And the next one is for the Scarlet Witch, the most dangerous avenger to the adamantium monster! It's another classic battle between the Avengers and Ultron! An excellent issue! (Notes: Ultron returns in Avengers 202. This issue was reprinted in 1999 in Ultron Unleashed 1. The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Kevin Dooley.)

Whitman Variant. The Korvac Saga: Part 4 of 10 - "Where Angels Fear to Tread" Guest-starring Ms. Marvel. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. Earth's Mightiest Heroes are in hot pursuit of Jocasta through the streets of Manhattan! During the chase the Avengers pick up an ally, Ms. Marvel, and locate the female robot's final destination...a convent! Is Ultron hiding out among the nuns? The evil one is full of surprises! And the next one is for the Scarlet Witch, the most dangerous avenger to the adamantium monster! It's another classic battle between the Avengers and Ultron! An excellent issue! (Notes: Ultron returns in Avengers 202. This issue was reprinted in 1999 in Ultron Unleashed 1. The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Kevin Dooley.) Cover price $0.35.

Before it became Bantha Tracks, this newsletter was called The Official Star Wars Fan Club for the first four issues. "Star Wars Sweeps the Oscars" article. Name The Newsletter Contest. "Between the Script and the Projector" article. Star Wars Q&A. News on the Star Wars sequel, including that it wont be called "Star Wars II." Star Wars buttons ad. 5 pgs. May, 1978.

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Cover art by Jim Aparo. The Island of Purple Mist!, script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by John Calnan, inks by Dick Giordano; Baxter Baines admits that he wishes to unmask Batman. Hostess Twinkies ad starring Wonder Woman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. The Answer Man with Bob Rozakis. Kurt Schaffenberger bio. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover art by Jim Aparo. The Island of Purple Mist!, script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by John Calnan, inks by Dick Giordano; Baxter Baines admits that he wishes to unmask Batman. Hostess Twinkies ad starring Wonder Woman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. The Answer Man with Bob Rozakis. Kurt Schaffenberger bio. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover art by Jim Aparo. The Island of Purple Mist!, script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by John Calnan, inks by Dick Giordano; Baxter Baines admits that he wishes to unmask Batman. Hostess Twinkies ad starring Wonder Woman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. The Answer Man with Bob Rozakis. Kurt Schaffenberger bio.

Giant-size issue. All-new. First $1.00 cover price. Batman and Robin star in "Scars." Script by Gerry Conway, art by Jim Aparo. Batgirl, Batwoman, and the Huntress star in "Horoscopes of Crime!" Script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Bob Wiacek and Vince Colletta. Poison Ivy appearance. Man-Bat and the Demon battle Morgaine Le Fey in "There's a Demon Born Every Minute." Script by Rozakis, art by Michael Golden (who draws himself as a security guard in the story). Cameos by Batman, Batgirl, and the Huntress. Letter to the editor from Mike Tiefenbacher. First page illustration by Jim Starlin. Michael Kaluta cover. Cover price $1.00.

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May 6, 1978. Published by IPC Magazines, Ltd. in the U.K. "Tough action war stories every week!" Combined with Valiant (also an IPC publication). 9 x 11 in.; black and white (color centerspread); 32 pages; 9p cover price.

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May 13, 1978. Published by IPC Magazines, Ltd. in the U.K. "Tough action war stories every week!" Combined with Valiant (also an IPC publication). 9 x 11 in.; black and white (color centerspread); 32 pages; 9p cover price.

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May 20, 1978. Published by IPC Magazines, Ltd. in the U.K. "Tough action war stories every week!" Combined with Valiant (also an IPC publication). 9 x 11 in.; black and white (color centerspread); 32 pages; 9p cover price.

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May 27, 1978. Published by IPC Magazines, Ltd. in the U.K. "Tough action war stories every week!" Combined with Valiant (also an IPC publication). 9 x 11 in.; black and white (color centerspread); 32 pages; 9p cover price.

1979 (Battle Picture Weekly Annual) - A Fleetway Annual. A collection of war stories told in the graphic novel format. Some issues include articles and puzzles. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: 1976-1982 are titled Battle Picture Weekly Annual, 1983-1984 and 1988-1989 are titled Battle Annual, and 1985-1987 are titled Battle Action Force Annual.