Comic books December 1978

Volume 26, Issue 263 - December, 1978. Stories, games, and puzzles for children. Softcover, 5.5" x 7.5", 74 pages, B&W with some color. Cover price $0.95.

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"The Harvester from Beyond!" Script by Elliot Maggin. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Bob Layton. Cover by Ron Wilson and Bob Layton. The Green Goliath leaps away from Gamma Base and lands in a cornfield in the Midwestern United States! The Hulk decides to take a break and eat some corn, however the local farmers take notice...and attack! Is that a good idea? The incredible one plows through the helpless farmers, but is then abducted by an alien spaceship! What a strange twist! The insect-shaped alien inside the spacecraft examines his large green prisoner...and is mystified by what he discovers. The Hulk of course is not happy! Where is this offbeat tale going? Cameo appearances by General Thunderbolt Ross, Doc Samson, and Dr. Karla Sofen. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Harvester from Beyond!" Doc Samson and Moonstone cameos. Story by E. Maggin. Art by Bob Layton and Bruce Patterson. When the Hulk is discovered in the crops of a farming community, the locals don't take too kindly of him helping himself to their turn out. Plus, the Hulk is abducted by aliens. Let's hope they don't break out the probes. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Prelude!" Doc Samson cameo. Story by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema and Mike Esposito. The Hulk befriends a misunderstood youth who attempts to sneak the Green Behemoth through the authority's roadblocks. But, once discovered you can guess what the Hulk does next. Smash! This story sets-up the events to come in Captain America #230 and Incredible Hulk #232. 32 pages. Letter page features letter from Kurt Busiek. Cover price $0.35.

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Whitman Variant. "The Harvester from Beyond!" Doc Samson and Moonstone cameos. Story by E. Maggin. Art by Bob Layton and Bruce Patterson. When the Hulk is discovered in the crops of a farming community, the locals don't take too kindly of him helping himself to their turn out. Plus, the Hulk is abducted by aliens. Let's hope they don't break out the probes. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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.

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Part 1 of 3 - "Havoc on the Home Front!" Guest-starring the Liberty Legion. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Alan Kupperberg and Don Heck. The Whizzer knows a secret that could turn the tide of the war. But how can the Invaders catch a man that is faster than a speeding bullet when he doesn't want to be caught? 1st appearance of Iron Cross. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Part 1 of 3 - "Havoc on the Home Front!" Guest-starring the Liberty Legion. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Alan Kupperberg and Don Heck. The Whizzer knows a secret that could turn the tide of the war. But how can the Invaders catch a man that is faster than a speeding bullet when he doesn't want to be caught? 1st appearance of Iron Cross. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Part 1 of 3 - "Havoc on the Home Front!" Guest-starring the Liberty Legion. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Alan Kupperberg and Don Heck. The Whizzer knows a secret that could turn the tide of the war. But how can the Invaders catch a man that is faster than a speeding bullet when he doesn't want to be caught? 1st appearance of Iron Cross. 32 pages, FC

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"The Spy Who Killed Me!" Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob McLeod. After the tumultuous events of last issue, the last thing Tony Stark needs is a spy at Stark International! Or perhaps more specifically...a Spymaster! But the armored avenger's plan for R&R is shattered when Spymaster assassinates the Tony Stark LMD! In quick response Iron Man chases the Spymaster across S.I.'s Long Island headquarters and finally catches him near the airfield! Will Shell-Head show his adversary who is the true master? First appearance of Bethany Cabe. Cameo appearance by Nick Fury. (Note: The golden avenger previously clashed with the Spymaster in Iron Man 35-36.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Spy who Killed Me!" Story by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Bob Layton. Tony Stark has just been assassinated by the Spymaster. Now, you know this is only going to brass-off ole Shell-Head. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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Whitman Variant. "The Spy who Killed Me!" Story by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Bob Layton. Tony Stark has just been assassinated by the Spymaster. Now, you know this is only going to brass-off ole Shell-Head. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

December 1978. 60 Pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.75.

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"Master Assassin of Mars, Part 4: The Valiant Die But Once." John Carter and Garathon battle a plethora of Plothians. Dejah Thoris seemingly chooses Chan Tomar over her beloved Carter. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Ernie Colon, inks by Frank Springer. Cover by Colon and Rudy Nebres. Cover price $0.35.

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"The Duke of Zarkania" - They swore to destroy each other, one brother for power -- the other for justice -- and both were out to kill...Jonah Hex! Characters: Jonah Hex; Liucien Veston [Jacques Lefevre]; Derek; Mr. Manson; Grand Duke Ivan Veston; Ferdnand; Nicol. Written by Michael Fleisher, with art by Vicente Alcazar. Cover by Luis Dominguez. Cover price $0.40.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Duke of Zarkania" - They swore to destroy each other, one brother for power -- the other for justice -- and both were out to kill...Jonah Hex! Characters: Jonah Hex; Liucien Veston [Jacques Lefevre]; Derek; Mr. Manson; Grand Duke Ivan Veston; Ferdnand; Nicol. Written by Michael Fleisher, with art by Vicente Alcazar. Cover by Luis Dominguez. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Genesis... the Beginning, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Two pretty girls, Cheryl and Lori, admit to each other that Jughead's beanie turns them on, and decide to admit their feelings to him. Fielder's Choice, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Now that Jughead likes girls, he's confidently prepared to "play the field," but Archie and Reggie warn him about his lack of experience in dealing with the opposite sex. The Novice, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead buys cool new threads to go with his new ladykiller image, but admits to Archie that despite his show of confidence, he's got a lot to learn about girls and dating. The Best of Both Worlds, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Archie tells Reggie that despite Jughead's new interest in girls, he still has the same appetite. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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"The Reverse-Spells of Zatanna's Magic" is written by Gerry Conway, with art by Dick Dillin and Frank McLaughlin. Characters: Atom [Ray Palmer]; Batman [Earth-1]; Black Canary; Green Arrow [Earth-1]; Red Tornado; Elongated Man; Wonder Woman [Earth-1]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Superman [Earth-1]; Flash [Barry Allen]; Hawkman [Katar Hol]; Aquaman; Hawkwoman [Shayera Thal] (as Hawkgirl); Zatanna (joins) (all as the Justice League of America/JLA); The Druid (flashback); The Warlock of Ys (flashback); Zatara. Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank McLaughlin. Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Reverse-Spells of Zatanna's Magic" is written by Gerry Conway, with art by Dick Dillin and Frank McLaughlin. Characters: Atom [Ray Palmer]; Batman [Earth-1]; Black Canary; Green Arrow [Earth-1]; Red Tornado; Elongated Man; Wonder Woman [Earth-1]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Superman [Earth-1]; Flash [Barry Allen]; Hawkman [Katar Hol]; Aquaman; Hawkwoman [Shayera Thal] (as Hawkgirl); Zatanna (joins) (all as the Justice League of America/JLA); The Druid (flashback); The Warlock of Ys (flashback); Zatara. Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank McLaughlin. Cover price $0.50.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "The Reverse-Spells of Zatanna's Magic" is written by Gerry Conway, with art by Dick Dillin and Frank McLaughlin. Characters: Atom [Ray Palmer]; Batman [Earth-1]; Black Canary; Green Arrow [Earth-1]; Red Tornado; Elongated Man; Wonder Woman [Earth-1]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Superman [Earth-1]; Flash [Barry Allen]; Hawkman [Katar Hol]; Aquaman; Hawkwoman [Shayera Thal] (as Hawkgirl); Zatanna (joins) (all as the Justice League of America/JLA); The Druid (flashback); The Warlock of Ys (flashback); Zatara. Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank McLaughlin.

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Issue 1/2. December 1978. French language reprint of Kamandi (1972 DC). 6.75" x 10.25". 52 pages. Black and white. NOTE: All text in French.

Reprint from issue 124: "The Mystery of the Missing Mustangs" (script by Al Hartley, art by Jack Keller). Pin-up: Hartley pencils, Sal Buscema inks. New cover: "J.B." (John Buscema?) pencils, Alan Weiss inks. Cover price $0.35.

Cover pencils by Mark Evanier, inks by Scott Shaw! "Now You See Them...", script by Mark Evanier, pencils by Roman Arambula and Paul Norris, inks by Scott Shaw and Paul Norris; Aliens from Zoraq bet big on the Really Rottens winning, so they send Dread Baron a teleportation ray gun to get rid of the competition; Appearances by Yogi Yahooeys [Yogi Bear; Boo Boo Bear; Huckleberry Hound; Wally Gator; Augie Doggie; Doggie Daddy; Quick Draw McGraw; Hokey Wolf; Pixie; Dixie; Yakky Doodle Duck; Mr. Jinks; Grape Ape; Snooper]; Scooby Doobies [Scooby-Doo; Shaggy; Dynomutt; Blue Falcon; Captain Caveman; Dee Dee Skyes; Taffy Dare; Brenda Chance; Babu the Genie; Hong Kong Phooey]; Really Rottens [Mumbly; Dinky Dalton; Dirty Dalton; Dastardly Dalton; Dread Baron; Mr. Creeply; Orful Octopus; Daisy Mayhem; Fondoo the Magician; Magic Rabbit]; Snagglepuss; Mildew Wolf; Jabberjaw; Peter Potamus (cameo); Loopy De Loop (cameo); Secret Squirrel (cameo); Lippy the Lion (cameo); and Inch High Private Eye (cameo). "Celebrity Voices" article by Mark Evanier; Prominent actors and actresses who have provided voices for Hanna-Barbera characters. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Volume 1 No. 14 - December 10, 1978. Weekly newspaper strip supplement.

Volume 1 No. 17 - December 31, 1978. Weekly newspaper strip supplement.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Tongue Twist," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Reggie sets Archie up by getting him to read a derogatory statement about Moose over the school public address system. "Heat Beat," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty has some gossip that's so hot, she hides the combustibles before she'll tell Veronica. "Lots of Things," pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Betty try to get Jughead to think of something besides food. "A Mouthful," script and art by Joe Edwards; Gigi teaches Charley about enunciation. Charley teaches Gigi about eating cookies. "Sailor Beware," pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Archie and Reggie insult Jughead to the point where they think he's leaving Riverdale for good. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Multi-part adventure stories: The gang pursues a stolen antique called the Maltese Pigeon; Archie, Betty and Veronica encounter thieves after they get locked in a museum. Stories and art by Frank Doyle, Stan Goldberg, and Jon D'Agostino, plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 32 pages. Cover by Goldberg. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Dexter Taylor. "The Trip," art by Dexter Taylor; Mr. Lodge takes the kids on an expedition to find a replacement for the priceless urn that Little Archie broke. "It's Relative," script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley is very proud of the one 'A' he received on his report card. "A Present for You!", script and art by Dexter Taylor; When Little Archie wakes up from a nap, he finds out that he can talk to four Martians on his television, and they tell him they are coming to Earth in their peanut-shaped spaceship; When they finally meet, he brings them to school where they cause a sensation; Before they leave, Little Archie gives them a photo of President Jimmy Carter. "The Wax Wagon," script and art by Dexter Taylor; Faced with budget problems, Mr. Weatherbee wants Professor Flutesnoot to rework his new riding lawn mower so it can polish floors for Svenson. "The Story Tale," art by Dexter Taylor; Hilda insists that Zelda has too many books, so Zelda tries to sell them at a flea market. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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1st printing. The tale of the 101 Dalmations continues, as Lucky Puppy and his canine pals attempt to capture a pair of jewel thieves. Familiar jewel thieves. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 48 pages, full color. All Ages

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In Final Battle! - Story and Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Cover by Jack Kirby and Bob Layton. This is the big one! The most dramatic turning point in the Living Robot's career! Continues in Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #235. Starring Machine Man, the Corporation [Konik, Duke, Mungo (introduction)], Peter Spalding, Colonel Kragg and Congressman Brickman. Concludes with an announcement that this is "the last issue of Machine Man...possibly" as Jack Kirby stops "to concentrate on the storyboards of the all-new Fantastic Four cartoon series." 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Jack Rickard. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Tom Koch, Stan Hart, Dennis Snee, Alen Robin, Lou Silverstone, Don (Duck) Edwing, Paul Peter Porges, Dick DeBartolo, Frank Jacobs, George Woodbridge, Harry North, Esq., Bob Jones, Bob Clarke, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Angelo Torres, Jack Rickard, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. The Mad Star Wars musical, featuring art by Mort Drucker. A spoof of '70s TV classic Fantasy Island, featuring art by Angelo Torres. Sesame Street specializes, and Americans vs. animals. Israel for the guilty. Mad's takes on car ads, historical figures, and high school newspapers. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, and Marginals by Sergio Aragones. The Force and I - The Mad "Star Wars" Musical; One Morning at Max's Novelty Shop; More Candid Mad Snapshots of Historical Celebrities; If Freedom of the Press Applied to High School Papers; Easily-Computed Human Factors; The Lighter Side of Rip-Offs; How to Read a New Car Ad; A Mad Look at The "Clorox" Commercial; The Mad Travel Agency's Specialized Tours for You and Your Neurosis - A Seven-Day Tour of Israel For the Guilt-Ridden; If Sesame Street Branched Out Into Specialized Avenues of Education; Amazing Facts About the Animal World vs. Amazing Facts About the American Scene; One Afternoon at Rocky's Diner; Fantasy "Buy"land; One Evening at the Bus Terminal; Fold-In; One Day in Paris. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover by Bob Hall. Short Charles Dickens biography. "A Christmas Carol," script by Doug Moench (adaptation), art by Diverse Hands; An elderly, hateful miser named Scrooge is given a chance for redemption when he is haunted by three ghosts on Christmas Eve in this fantastical tale. Adapted from Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol" (1843). 52 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. Cover by Bob Hall. Short Charles Dickens biography. "A Christmas Carol," script by Doug Moench (adaptation), art by Diverse Hands; An elderly, hateful miser named Scrooge is given a chance for redemption when he is haunted by three ghosts on Christmas Eve in this fantastical tale. Adapted from Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol" (1843). 52 pgs., full color.

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Kiss stars in "The Land of Khyscz!" Plot by Ralph Macchio and Alan Weiss, script by Macchio, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Tony DeZuniga. Pull-out poster by George Bush (not the president). Bob Larkin painted cover. Cover price $1.50.