Comic books August 1978

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Issue 36 - August, 1978. Cover photo by Josef Muench. Magazine devoted to a marijuana based counter-culture. In this issue: "Interview: Fran Lebowitz" by Glenn O'Brien, "The Nuclear Plot", by Harvey Wasserman, "Who Owns the Sun?", by Dick Bell, "Technology: Alternative Energy" by Dave Noland, and much more. 8-in. x 11-in., 142 pages, B&W and partial color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $1.75.

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"Arnie's Story!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Lee Elias and Frank Robbins. Cover by Frank Robbin and Mike Esposito. Relive the harrowing tale of how the Human Fly met his loyal friend and ally Arnie. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Arnie's Story!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Lee Elias and Frank Robbins. Cover by Frank Robbin and Mike Esposito. Relive the harrowing tale of how the Human Fly met his loyal friend and ally Arnie. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Arnie's Story!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Lee Elias and Frank Robbins. Cover by Frank Robbin and Mike Esposito. Relive the harrowing tale of how the Human Fly met his loyal friend and ally Arnie. 32 pages, FC.

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Whitman Variant. "Arnie's Story!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Lee Elias and Frank Robbins. Cover by Frank Robbin and Mike Esposito. Relive the harrowing tale of how the Human Fly met his loyal friend and ally Arnie. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

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Imagine #3 features Sci-Fi tales of mystery and wonder. "The Spider Thread." Inspired by Atutagama's short story. Story and art by Masaich Mukaide. "Song...to aging Children Come." Story and art by Mike Vosburg. "Ersatz." An homage to Moebius. Story and art by Lee Marrs. "Avatar." Pt. 2 (in color). Story and art by P. Craig Russell. And, "Nebula." Chapter 1: Gavin's Ring. Story and art by Mickey Schwaberow. Includes 2 shorts, "Fear of Death" and "A Soft and Gentle Rain." 40 pages, black and white (Avatar is in color). Cover price $1.50.

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Cover by Ernie Chan. "Big Monster on Campus!", script by Roger Stern, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott; Hulk punches Doc Samson away and leaps from Gamma base; After a while, Ol'Greenskin reaches Desert State University, college where Bruce Banner attended; Some of Banner's memories bother him immensely; Extremely confused, Hulk unloads his anger against a Socrates statue which reads 'Know thyself'; As the giant picks up the statue's head, he turns into Banner crying; Bruce wonders who he really is; And Doc Samson shows up offering his professional help. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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Whitman Variant. Cover by Ernie Chan. "Big Monster on Campus!", script by Roger Stern, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott; Hulk punches Doc Samson away and leaps from Gamma base; After a while, Ol'Greenskin reaches Desert State University, college where Bruce Banner attended; Some of Banner's memories bother him immensely; Extremely confused, Hulk unloads his anger against a Socrates statue which reads 'Know thyself'; As the giant picks up the statue's head, he turns into Banner crying; Bruce wonders who he really is; And Doc Samson shows up offering his professional help. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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Incredible Science Fiction features articles and pictures from many Sci-Fi/Horror movies and television shows. This, the premier issue, focuses on aliens and monsters. There is an interview with Kathryn King, a look at the SFX of some of Hollywood's best known horror films, Jeff Sillifant analyzes "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," an in-depth look at the classic Universal Picture "Creature from the Black Lagoon," and much more. One of the first printed ads for Star Wars action figures, the X-Wing Fighter, and Tie Fighter appears on the back cover. 66 pages. Cover price $2.00.

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 $0.75.

"Heil Frankenstein!" Written by Don Glut. Art by Chic Stone and Bill Black. Captain America, Prince Namor and the Human Torch come face-to-face with "Frankenstein's Monster." What manner of macabre horror has the Nazis released upon the world? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Heil Frankenstein!" Written by Don Glut. Art by Chic Stone and Bill Black. Captain America, Prince Namor and the Human Torch come face-to-face with "Frankenstein's Monster." What manner of macabre horror has the Nazis released upon the world? 32 pages, FC.

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Whitman Variant. "Heil Frankenstein!" Written by Don Glut. Art by Chic Stone and Bill Black. Captain America, Prince Namor and the Human Torch come face-to-face with "Frankenstein's Monster." What manner of macabre horror has the Nazis released upon the world? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

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"The Horn of the Unicorn!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Herb Trimpe, Keith Pollard (pages 2 and 3), and Josef Rubinstein. Cover by John Romita, Jr. and Bob McLeod. Iron Man battles the deranged Unicorn at the new Stark International complex, while a mystery villain lurks in the background. Cameo appearance by the Jack of Hearts. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

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Whitman Variant. "The Horn of the Unicorn!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Herb Trimpe, Keith Pollard (pages 2 and 3), and Josef Rubinstein. Cover by John Romita, Jr. and Bob McLeod. Iron Man battles the deranged Unicorn at the new Stark International complex, while a mystery villain lurks in the background. Cameo appearance by the Jack of Hearts. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

August/September 1978 - My Father The Blackstone Magician. 66 Pages, PC/PB&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-

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"The History Holocaust." Thanks to a scheme cooked up by mad scientist Talus of Helium, John Carter must battle throughout history. This is Wolfman's last issue. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Walt Simonson and Ross Andru, inks by Rudy Nebres. Cover by Gil Kane and Nebres. Cover price $0.35.

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Jonah takes on a bunch of freaks in "Sawdust and Slow Death." Written by David Michelinie, with art by Vicente Alcazar. Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia. Cover price $0.35.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Railroad Blaster" is written by David Michelinie, with art by Vicente Alcazar. Cover by Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Sin Killer" stalks the high country! Written by David Michelinie, with art by Vicente Alcazar. Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia. Cover price $0.35.

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"The Romantic Rich"; Josie makes fun of Alex for being romantic; Alexandra shows Alex how to be romantic using Alan M. "One for the Record"; Li'l Jinx's Pal Greg pitches a no hitter. "Mirror Mirror," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Josie buys an antique mirror at a garage sale, but finds when she gets it home that the glass is warped, making the viewer look fat; So Valerie conspires to con Alexandra into buying it from Josie. "Winning Ways"; Josie makes fun of Alan and Alex for their comical pickpup lines; A big man compliments Josie and Alan fights him off. "Spinoff"; Josie and Valerie teach Melody how to be a baton twirler. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo Jr. "Beasties of the Night," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead conspires with Reggie to throw a scare into Betty and Veronica one summer evening. "Patriotic Duty" half-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "The Last Resort," art by Samm Schwartz; Moose is in a foul mood and everybody in school is scared for their lives. "Curtain Call," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead is practicing his lines for a play in public and his delivery is scaring everybody around him. "You Better Believe It," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead comes up with a chant that supposedly wards off evil, and it works. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Joe Staton does the cover for "Till Doom Do Us Part!" in which Ray Palmer, the Atom, marries his longtime sweatheart lawyer Jean Hyatt, in a story written by Gerry Conway with art by Dick Dillin and inks by Frank McLaughlin. Just about every JLA member appears in this wedding issue, including Superman, Batman, Green Arrow, the Flash, Wonder Woman, Supergirl, the Black Canary, Aquaman, Hawkman and Hawkgirl, the Red Tornadio, Green Lantern, and, of course, the Atom. Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Joe Staton does the cover for "Till Doom Do Us Part!" in which Ray Palmer, the Atom, marries his longtime sweatheart lawyer Jean Hyatt, in a story written by Gerry Conway with art by Dick Dillin and inks by Frank McLaughlin. Just about every JLA member appears in this wedding issue, including Superman, Batman, Green Arrow, the Flash, Wonder Woman, Supergirl, the Black Canary, Aquaman, Hawkman and Hawkgirl, the Red Tornadio, Green Lantern, and, of course, the Atom. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jack Abel. Bring Back My Future to Me!, script by Bob Rozakis and Jack C. Harris (co-plotter), art by Juan Ortiz; Karate Kid is diverted by the villains into Kamandi's future where he joins up with Kamandi's compatriots in their search for the last boy on earth. Final issue. Story continues in part from Kamandi, the Last Boy on Earth (DC, 1972 series) #57. Continues in Kamandi, the Last Boy on Earth (DC, 1972 series) #58. The Big Fall Hostess Cup Cakes ad starring Superman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Daily Planet Volume 78 Issue 14 promo ad. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jack Abel. Bring Back My Future to Me!, script by Bob Rozakis and Jack C. Harris (co-plotter), art by Juan Ortiz; Karate Kid is diverted by the villains into Kamandi's future where he joins up with Kamandi's compatriots in their search for the last boy on earth. Final issue. Story continues in part from Kamandi, the Last Boy on Earth (DC, 1972 series) #57. Continues in Kamandi, the Last Boy on Earth (DC, 1972 series) #58. The Big Fall Hostess Cup Cakes ad starring Superman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Daily Planet Volume 78 Issue 14 promo ad. 36 pgs. $0.35.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jack Abel. Bring Back My Future to Me!, script by Bob Rozakis and Jack C. Harris (co-plotter), art by Juan Ortiz; Karate Kid is diverted by the villains into Kamandi's future where he joins up with Kamandi's compatriots in their search for the last boy on earth. Final issue. Story continues in part from Kamandi, the Last Boy on Earth (DC, 1972 series) #57. Continues in Kamandi, the Last Boy on Earth (DC, 1972 series) #58. The Big Fall Hostess Cup Cakes ad starring Superman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Daily Planet Volume 78 Issue 14 promo ad. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Reprints: Two-Gun Kid crossover in "The Deadly Double!" (script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Herb Trimpe; from issue 64), "The Other Kid Colt!" (script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Keller; from issue 78), and "Blazing Showdown!" (script by Sol Brodsky, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Bill Everett; from issue 137). Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Spider-Man Meets the Home Wrecker." Cover price $0.35.

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The Creature and the Crown! - Written by Don Glut. Art and Cover by Ernie Chan. Featuring the spine-tingling return of...Thulsa Doom! Also: "Spider-Man Meets the Home Wrecker" ad for Hostess Fruit Pies with art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Scott Shaw! "The Discount of Monty Cristo!", script by Mark Evanier, pencils by Roman Arambula, inks by Scott Shaw; A magical credit card that grants the user preposterous discounts on purchases is the focus of villainous interest. Appearances by Yogi Bear; Scooby Doo; Mumbly; Snagglepuss; Mildew Wolf; Shaggy; Dynomutt; Captain Caveman; Boo Boo Bear; Huckleberry Hound; Wally Gator; Blue Falcon; Augie Doggie; Doggie Daddy; Quick Draw McGraw; Dinky Dalton; Hokey Wolf; Babu the Genie; Pixie & Dixie; Dread Baron; Dee Dee Skyes; Taffy Dare; Brenda Chance; The Creepleys; Orful Octopus; Hong Kong Phooey; Cindy Bear; Yakky Doodle Duck; Mr. Jinks; Grape Ape; Daisy Mayhem; Fondoo the Magician; Dirty Dalton; and Dastardly Dalton. "The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera: Cartoon Roots" article by Art Scott; Background/history on Hanna Barbera characters: Mildew Wolf, Daisy Mayhem, Quick Draw McGraw, Super Snooper, Blabber Mouse, Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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"It Happens to the Best"; Archie can't believe that the girls already have dates for the dance. "Mind Boggling"; In the Riverdale High of 2001, even with futuristic inventions like the Mind Programmer, it's a struggle to get the students to learn anything. "Boo Who ?", script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley, Jinx, and Gigi want to see the scary movie "Claws," but it turns out that the scariest thing about it is the admission price. Archie Club News. "Teed Off"; Even without saying a word, Archie can't help interfering with Mr. Lodge's golf game. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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"The Voice of Villainy," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; A stage hypnotist uses a pager to hypnotize Mr. Lodge into giving him an expensive stamp from his collection. "Time After Time!" starring Li'l Jinx and Greg. Archie Club News. "Ride the Raging River: Part 1," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie and Betty go canoeing on a really rough river; When the two lose control, Betty falls out, hits a rock, loses her memory, and is kidnapped by two men. "Ride the Raging River: Part 2," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie finds Betty and rescues her from Clem and Zeke. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover pencils by Dexter Taylor. The Big Prize, pencils by Dexter Taylor; Jughead gets a pet goat named Gerard, and offers to let him "mow" Mr. Weatherbee's lawn. The Elephant on the Mound, pencils by Dexter Taylor; A hungry elephant wanders away from an impoverished circus and encounters the Riverdale gang; Little Archie takes Jumbo home and his friends plan to teach it to play baseball. Dream Man humor page starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. The Magic Carpet, pencils by Dexter Taylor; When Aunt Hilda gets a new magic carpet, she leaves the old one outside the back door, where Little Jughead finds it and is shocked to be able to fly off on it. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Published by Charles Brown, Locus is a fanzine that reports on science fiction and fantasy writing. Issue #213 includes: Locus award winners; World Fantasy Award Nominations; OctoCon II ad; letters from Fredrick Pohl and Damon Knight; Deepsouthcon and Archon 2 reports with photos; On Writing column by Algis Budrys; book reviews; and Mike Rosenblum and Jay Williams obituaries. 24 pgs. Aug, 1978. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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#21, 8/78, 35c. Issue features Bugs Bunny in "Carrot Crooner," Daffy Duck in "Second-Rate Mate," Tweety and Sylvester in "Tinkering Around," Cool Cat in "A Herd of Hunters," and Elmer Fudd in "Muscle Mania." Story and art credits: unknown. Number/month on Cover: 90296-808, no month listed. Cover price $0.35.

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Whitman Edition. #21, 8/78, 35c. Issue features Bugs Bunny in "Carrot Crooner," Daffy Duck in "Second-Rate Mate," Tweety and Sylvester in "Tinkering Around," Cool Cat in "A Herd of Hunters," and Elmer Fudd in "Muscle Mania." Story and art credits: unknown. Number/month on Cover: 90296-808, no month listed. Cover price $0.35.

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Non-Hero - Story and Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Rubinstein. As galactic invaders close for the kill, Machine Man turns his back on Earth! It's the day of the...Non-Hero! Starring Machine Man, Ten-For (villain), Tracy Warner (introduction), Colonel Kragg and Dr. Spalding. Plus: 1-page text piece "Would You Like a Machine to Fight Your Battles?" by Jack Kirby. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.