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Comic books January 1979

  • Issue #307MJ
    Batman (1940) Mark Jewelers 307MJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Batman solo in "Dark Messenger of Mercy." Script by Len Wein, pencils by John Calnan, inks by Dick Giordano. First standard-priced 40-cent cover issue. 1st appearance of Lucius Fox. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #307UK
    Batman (1940) UK Edition 307UK
    Published Jan 1979 by DC.

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. 1st appearance of Lucius Fox. Cover art by Jim Aparo. "Dark Messenger of Mercy!", script by Len Wein, pencils by John Calnan, inks by Dick Giordano; Lucius Fox handles the day-to-day transactions of the Wayne Foundation to Fox free up Wayne's schedule for his Batman activities; Batman pursues a killer who places poisoned gold coins over his victims' eyes. Hostess snack cakes ad with Superman. Letter from comics write Cat Yronwode. Daily Planet Extra Volume 78 Issue 40 Week of October 9, 1978; Information on Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #247, The Brave and the Bold #146, comics on sale the week of October 23, Ask the Answer Man! and Fred Hembeck strip featuring Elongated Man. 36 pgs., full color.

  • Issue #307
    Batman (1940) Whitman 307
    Published Jan 1979 by Whitman.

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    The Whitman Batman editions are not reprints. The DC Comics and Whitman editions were released simultaneously, but through different distribution channels. Cover price $0.40.

  • Jan 6 1979
    Battle Action (UK 1977-1981 IPC) Jan 6 1979

    January 6, 1979

  • Jan 13 1979
    Battle Action (UK 1977-1981 IPC) Jan 13 1979

    January 13, 1979

  • Jan 20 1979
    Battle Action (UK 1977-1981 IPC) Jan 20 1979
    • Only one staple (manufacturing).

    January 20, 1979

  • Jan 27 1979
    Battle Action (UK 1977-1981 IPC) Jan 27 1979

    January 27, 1979

  • Issue #941
    Battle Picture Library (UK 1961-1984 IPC/Fleetway) 1st Series 941
  • Issue #942

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  • Issue #943

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  • Issue #944
    Battle Picture Library (UK 1961-1984 IPC/Fleetway) 1st Series 944
  • Issue #1282
    Battle Picture Library (UK 1961-1984 IPC/Fleetway) 1st Series 1282

    "Trial of Strength" 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 64 pages, B/W.

  • Issue #1283
    Battle Picture Library (UK 1961-1984 IPC/Fleetway) 1st Series 1283

    "Clear For Action" 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 64 pages, B/W.

  • Issue #1285
    Battle Picture Library (UK 1961-1984 IPC/Fleetway) 1st Series 1285

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    "They Shall Not Pass" 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 64 pages, B/W.

  • Issue #1288
    Battle Picture Library (UK 1961-1984 IPC/Fleetway) 1st Series 1288

    "The Crooked Cross" 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 64 pages, B/W.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Battlestar Galactica Storybook SC (1979) 1-1ST

    1st printing. This ia an adaptation of the sci-fi television epic featuring mankind's last stand against an interstellar army of robotic overlords. Includes over 100 full color photos from the Universal movie. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, Text (with full color Photos fromt he movie). No Cover Price.

  • Issue #2111

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  • Issue #2112

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  • Issue #2113

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  • Issue #2114

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  • Issue #76
    Beep Beep the Road Runner (1966 Gold Key) 76

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  • Issue #76
    Beep Beep The Road Runner (1971 Whitman) 76

    Whitman edition Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #1199

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  • Issue #1200

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  • Issue #1201

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  • Issue #1202

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  • Issue #1A-1ST
    Berni Wrightson: A Look Back HC (1979 Land of Enchantment) 1A-1ST

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    1st printing - Berni Wrightson: A Look Back showcases the talents of Americas foremost illustrator of the macabre. Every aspect of the artists career is explored and analyzed, utilizing the widest possible selection of the artists existing work. It is easily the most comprehensive volume ever assembled on an illustrator of the Fantastic.A massive retrospective hardcover devoted to one the greatest fantasy artists of all time, Berni Wrightson. This book has been beautifully and pain-stakingly assembled by Christopher Zavisa and covers all aspects of the Berni Wrightsons career, including comics, magazines, Swamp Thing, Monster Parade, Warren, Frankenstein and The Studio. All chapters include lavish illustrations of the very best of Berni Wrightson's renowned artwork, and contains an introduction by Harlan Ellison. A sumptuous feast for fans of Berni Wrightson and the best in fantasy art. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. s 11 1/2-in. 360 pages with over 100 in color, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers

  • Issue #1B-1ST
    Berni Wrightson: A Look Back HC (1979 Land of Enchantment) 1B-1ST

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    Signed and numbered by Berni Wrightson - 1st printing. This beautifully illustrated tomb features hundreds of sketches and drawings from the career of one of the most beloved and prolific artists of the comics medium. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. s 11 1/2-in. 360 pages with over 100 in color, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers NOTE: Limited to 250 copies. . Berni Wrightson: A Look Back showcases the talents of Americas foremost illustrator of the macabre. Every aspect of the artists career is explored and analyzed, utilizing the widest possible selection of the artists existing work. It is easily the most comprehensive volume ever assembled on an illustrator of the Fantastic. Contents include: 1. Introduction by Harlan Ellison 2. Baltimore 3. The Comics 4. Swamp Thing 5. Purple Pictography 6. Towards Independence 7. The Monster Parade 8. Warren 9. Christopher Enterprises 10. Frankenstein 11. The Studio A massive retrospective hardcover devoted to one the greatest fantasy artists of all time, Berni Wrightson. This book has been beautifully and pain-stakingly assembled by Christopher Zavisa and covers all aspects of the Berni Wrightsons career, including comics, magazines, Swamp Thing, Monster Parade, Warren, Frankenstein and The Studio. All chapters include lavish illustrations of the very best of Berni Wrightson's renowned artwork. A sumptuous feast for fans of Berni Wrightson and the best in fantasy art. This hardcover is now considered rare and is a highly sought after Berni Wrightson volume. It is offered here with its original dust wrapper, in very collectable & very fine condition.

  • Vol. 18 #1
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    Published Jan 1979 by UNKNOWN.

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    Vintage men's interest magazine with a focus on racy adult short fiction stories, sports and war articles, adult themed comic strips, and tasteful pin-up photography. 8" x 11", 66 pages, mostly B&W with some color pages. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.75.

  • Issue #3-1ST
    Best of the Rip Off Press TPB (1973-1980 Rip Off Press) 3-1ST

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    Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The New Adventures of Jesus!" By Foolbert Sturgeon. In this collection of Underground Classics, Jesus goes to the Movies, joins the Faculty, gets Drafted, and saves the World! Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

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    $75 Best Of The Rip-off Press Volume 3 New Adventures Of Jesus TPB New Unread 9.6

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Best of Wimmen's Comix and Other Comix By Women TPB (1979) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Cover by Trina Robbins. Edited by Trina Robbins. Stories and art by Lyn Chevli, Joyce Farmer, Diane Noomin, Melinda Gebbie, Shary Flenniken, Roberta Gregory, Aline Kominsky, Ruth Lynn, Gail Madonea, Dot Bucher, Terry Richards, Joey Epstein, Mark Salditch, Shelby Sampson, Karen Feinberg, Margery Peters, Lee Marrs, Trina Robbins, Sharon Rudahl, Mary Wilshire, and Becky Wilson. Reprints from the famed female-creator anthology, as well as other underground comix by women that appeared in Snarf, Arcade and the like. The Secret Agent; Lulu's Back in Town; Brassiere Parade; The Underground Railroad; The American Dream; First Lover; Rufus and the Rapist; The String Gatherer; Petite Morte; Blood Money; Those Beautiful Babes in their Bain de Soleil; The Woman Who Couldn't; Sock Song; My Deadly, My Love; Monogamy; Lulu Goes to Paris; A Neurotic Woman; Frieda the Seal Pup; The Two Sisters of Barrow; Reactionary Comics; Waters of Requital; Didi Glitz & the 3 Bears; Hot Breakfast; Temporary Sanity; A Modern Romance; 10c a Dance; Die Bubbeh; Moonshine Mama. Softcover, 104 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $5.95.

  • Jan 1979

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  • Issue #126
    Billy the Kid (1956 Charlton) 126

    Cover by John Severin. Stories and art by John Severin and others. A Western adventure comic that turns the notorious real-life outlaw into a folk hero of the Old West. The third of several special issues reprinting the Western stories of legendary artist John Severin. When Billy is accused of murder by multiple witnesses, he must prove he's been framed. Billy accidentally rides into a town run by outlaws while carrying gold from a mine robbery. Billy is captured by the opposition during the Lincoln County War. Caught With the Cash; The Pursuer; The Guilty Gunslinger; Solid Gold Bait. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #13
    Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 13
    • Paper: White
    • Label #2043866001

    Cover pencils by Jerry Bingham, inks by Bob Layton. What is... and What Should Never Be, script by Jim Shooter (plot) and Ed Hannigan (script), pencils by Jerry Bingham, inks by Gene Day; Kiber the Cruel storyline concludes; Black Panther battles alone on a windswept summit. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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    $9 Black Panther #13 Marvel Comics 1979 VG+ 4.5
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    $18 Black Panther #13 VF- 7.5 White Pages (1977 1st Series)
    $45 BLACK PANTHER #13 1979 BOB LAYTON ART 9.2 cond
    $65 BLACK PANTHER #13 CGC 9.6 KIBER THE CRUEL JERRY BINGHAM WHITE PAGES 8009
    $70 Black Panther #13 CGC 9.6 (1979) Ed Hannigan Story Marvel Comics
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  • Issue #13MJ
    Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 13MJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover pencils by Jerry Bingham, inks by Bob Layton. What is... and What Should Never Be, script by Jim Shooter (plot) and Ed Hannigan (script), pencils by Jerry Bingham, inks by Gene Day; Kiber the Cruel storyline concludes; Black Panther battles alone on a windswept summit. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #13UK
    Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) UK Edition 13UK

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    United Kingdom Reprint Edition. Cover pencils by Jerry Bingham, inks by Bob Layton. What is... and What Should Never Be, script by Jim Shooter (plot) and Ed Hannigan (script), pencils by Jerry Bingham, inks by Gene Day; Kiber the Cruel storyline concludes; Black Panther battles alone on a windswept summit. 32 Pages, Full Color.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Book of Alien SC (1979 Heavy Metal/Futura Edition) 1-1ST

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    Heavy Metal/Futura Edition - 1st printing. By Paul Scanlon and Michael Gross. This is a behind-the-scenes story of the making of one of the most popular and influential science fiction films of all time. Including over 100 sketches, working photographs and interviews, the text provides an insight into the creative processes behind "Alien", the Ridley Scott (Bladerunner, Gladiator) movie starring Sigourney Weaver and Tom Skerritt. Includes color and B&W illustrations and Photographs of cast, scenes, sets, and designs. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 106 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $7.95.

  • Issue #3-1ST

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    Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The Third Book of Virgil Finlay!" Edited by Gerry de la Ree. Virgil Finaly (1914-1971) began his career with Weird Tales magazine in 1935. Over the next three decades his artwork appeared in virtually every science fiction of fantasy magazine published. This series of books celebrates and collects some of his best and most memorable pieces of artwork. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, B&W.

  • Issue #4-1ST

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    Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Fourth Book of Virgil Finlay!" Edited by Gerry de la Ree. Virgil Finaly (1914-1971) began his career with Weird Tales magazine in 1935. Over the next three decades his artwork appeared in virtually every science fiction of fantasy magazine published. This series of books celebrates and collects some of his best and most memorable pieces of artwork. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, B&W.

  • Issue #5-1ST

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    Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The Fifth Book of Virgil Finlay!" Edited by Gerry de la Ree. Virgil Finaly (1914-1971) began his career with Weird Tales magazine in 1935. Over the next three decades his artwork appeared in virtually every science fiction of fantasy magazine published. This series of books celebrates and collects some of his best and most memorable pieces of artwork. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, B&W.

  • Issue #88
    Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery (1963 Gold Key) 88

    Anthology type comic with spooky and mystery stories hosted by famous classic horror film actor Boris Karloff. This issue features "The Sorcerer's Potion," "A Cage for Hassan," and "The Woodworker of Wencelas." No story/art credits given. All stories are reprints from previous issues. On cover: 90053-901. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #146
    Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 146

    Cover by Jim Aparo. "The Secret That Saved a World!", script by Bob Haney, pencils by Romeo Tanghal, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Batman teams up with the Unknown Soldier to stop a nazi spy from stealing plans to the atomic bomb. An Unbeatable Power! Hostess snack cakes ad with Superman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #146MJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #146UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover by Jim Aparo. "The Secret That Saved a World!", script by Bob Haney, pencils by Romeo Tanghal, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Batman teams up with the Unknown Soldier to stop a nazi spy from stealing plans to the atomic bomb. An Unbeatable Power! Hostess snack cakes ad with Superman. 36 pgs., full color.

  • Issue #146
    Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series) Whitman 146

    Whitman edition Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #WH1254-2
    Buck Rogers Color and Activity Book SC (1979) WH1254-2

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    1254-2 - 1st printing. The original sci-fi hero returns in a ready-to-be-colored adventure. Includes word games and puzzles from the 25th Century! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 56 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.49.

  • Issue #WH1022-1
    Buck Rogers Coloring Book SC (1979) WH1022-1

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    1022-1 - 1st printing. US Astronaut Buck Rogers blasts into outer space where his cryogenic chamber malfunctions and Rogers floats undisturbbed for 500 years. Now he awakes in the far flunbg future and gets caught up in the middle of an intergalactic war between space pirates and and planet Earth. The original sci-fi hero returns in a ready-to-be-colored adventure. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.49.

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  • Issue #204
    Bugs Bunny (1952-1980 Dell/Gold Key) 204

    36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #204
    Bugs Bunny (1952-1984 Whitman) 204

    Whitman edition. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Bugs Bunny Comics-Go-Round TPB (1979 Golden Press) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Join Bugs Bunny and all his Looney Tunes friends as they fund brand new ways to cause and get out of trouble! Starring Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd, Tweety and Sylvester, Porky Pig, Petunia, Henery Hawk, Little Pancho Vanilla, the Roadrunner, Wile E. Coyote, and Daffy Duck with an All-Star supporting cast! Softcover, 224 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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