Comic books June 1979

Stories in this issue include: The Warhawks by Bill DuBay and Jose Ortiz; The Final Days of Idi Amin! by Bill DuBay and Esteban Maroto; Liaison Aboard a Skylab by Jeff Rovin and Alex Nino; Mutant World part six by Jan Strnad and Richard Corben (in color); Twilight's End! by Alabaster Redzone (a.k.a. Jim Stenstrum) and Rudy Nebres; and Rex Havoc and the Asskickers of the Fantastic: She Who-Must-Be-Okay! By Jim Stenstrum and Abel Laxamana. Cover art by Jim Lauier. Cover price $1.50.

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June 2, 1979. Features include Judge Dredd in "The DNA Man" part 3 (script by John Howard, art by Brett Ewins), Rick Random in "Riddle of the Astral Assassin" part 3 (script by Steve Moore, art by Ron Turner), Strontium Dog (script by T.B. Grover, art by Carlos Ezquerra), Dan Dare (script by Tom Tully, art by Dave Gibbons), and Ro-busters in "The Fall and Rise of Ro-jaws and Hammer-stein" part 13 (script by Pat Mills, art by Mike McMahon). Superman stars in a back cover ad for Trebor Chews. Gibbons cover.

June 9, 1979. Features include Judge Dredd (script by John Howard, art by Ian Gibson), Rick Random in "Riddle of the Astral Assassin" part 4 (script by Steve Moore, art by Ron Turner), Strontium Dog (script by T.B. Grover, art by Carlos Ezquerra), Dan Dare (script by Tom Tully, art by Dave Gibbons), and Tharg's Future-Shocks: Colin's Dream (script by Chris Stevens, art by Belardinelli). Tyranno-Mek back cover pin-up by Gibbons.

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June 16, 1979. Features include Judge Dredd in "Cityblock 1" (script by John Howard, art by Ron Smith), Rick Random in "Riddle of the Astral Assassin" part 5 (script by Steve Moore, art by Ron Turner), Strontium Dog in "T.B. Grover, art by Carlos Ezquerra), and Tharg's Future-Shocks: Hand of Friendship (script and art by Richardson), Dan Dare (script by Tom Tully, art by Dave Gibbons). Smith cover.

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June 23, 1979. Featuresinclude Judge Dredd in "Cityblock 2" (script by John Howard, art by Ron Smith), Rick Random in "The Riddle of the Astral Assassin" part 6 (script by Steve Moore, art by L.J. Silver), Strontium Dog (script by T.B. Grover, art by Carlos Ezquerra), and Dan Dare (script by Tom Tully, art by Dave Gibbons). Judge Dredd back cover pin-up by Brian Bolland.

June 30, 1979. Features include Judge Dredd (script by John Howard, art by Ron Smith), Disaster 1990 (script by Gerry Finley-Day, art by Carlos Pino), the A.B.C. Warriors (art by Kevin O'Neill), Project Overkill (script by Kelvin Gosnell), and Dan Dare (script by Tom Tully, art by Dave Gibbons). Roger Moore/Moonraker photo cover and 1-page photo feature inside.

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Superman in "Death Out of a Bottle!" with story by Cary Bates with art by Curt Swan and inks by Frank Chiaramonte. An alien plague threatens death and destruction but Superman finds himself helpless to stop it. Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Variant. Superman in "Death Out of a Bottle!" with story by Cary Bates with art by Curt Swan and inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Cover by Ross Andru & Bob Oksner. An alien plague threatens death and destruction but Superman finds himself helpless to stop it. Cover price $0.40.

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Adventures of the Big Boy (1956) is a promotional comic book distributed by the Big Boy Restaurants. In this issue Big Boy teams up with none other than Superman, the Man of Steel! Features an interview with Christopher Reeve, the star of Superman, the Movie. 16 pages, full color, newsprint. Cover price $0.25.

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"The Wings of the Fearsome Fly!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Bob McLeod. Peter Parker's life is a train wreck after surviving his recent 24-hour ordeal. In very short order Jonah fires him, Mary Jane dumps him, and Ned Leeds punches him! Oh my, where is a super-villain when Spidey really needs one? Fortunately, there is one flying around town for the web-slinger to vent his frustration upon: the Fearsome Fly! But when the wall-crawler and the Fly collide at Cleopatra's Needle, Spider-Man's day just gets worse. Meanwhile, the original burglar from Amazing Fantasy 15 is back...and still haunting (Aunt) May Parker. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant, and Mysterio (in civilian clothes). (Notes: The Fly appears next in Spider-Woman 30. The plot briefly crosses over with Fantastic Four 207. Other than a cameo appearance in issue 201, Mary Jane Watson exits the Amazing Spider-Man series for the next 4 years.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. It's the spider versus the Fly in "The Wings of the Fearsome Fly!" Hmm, how fearsome can a guy be in that yellow and green costume? Find out for yourself in this story by Marv Wolfman with layouts by Keith Pollard and finishes by Jim Mooney. Cover price $0.40.

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Sam Fuller Cover price $1.75.

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June 1979. Cover by Dean Ellis. Stories: "Class Six Climb"(Part 1) by William E. Cochrane, "The Locusts" by Larry Niven and Steve Barnes, "More than Life" by Ronald R. Lambert, "Temple Guardian" by Kevin O'Donnell, Jr., "Ms Found in a Coconut" by Alfred Bester, and "...And Master of One" by Ian Stewart. Science Fact article: "A Matter of Life and Death" by R. C. W. Ettinger. Softcover, 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

Cover by Dan DeCarlo, Jr. & Jim DeCarlo. Stories by Frank Doyle, Joe Edwards, Bob Montana and unknown. Art by Dan DeCarlo, Jr., Joe Edwards, Jim DeCarlo and unknown. Fred is transferred to another city and the Andrews family must sell their home. Not wanting to move, Archie tries to sabotage the sale in "The Sellout"! Plus: Li'l Jinx gets a first hand lesson in supply and demand in the half-pager "Down and Up"; two Archie newspaper strips; Archie's obsessive observance of various superstitions bring him nothing but bad luck in "Luck Struck"; Archie starts bringing Jughead along with him to the Lodge Mansion with the sole mission of catching every priceless object Archie accidentally knocks over in "Teamwork"; and females are encroaching into every one of Archie's all-male interests and he doesn't know how to handle it in "Girl Whirl"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

Cover art by Stan Goldberg. Camp Caper, script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie and Mr. Weatherbee take their camp kids on a nature hike but get lost. Mr. Softie, script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie takes Mr. Weatherbee away from his relaxing hammock to go fishing, but all doesn't go as planned. Diet Riot, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan Decarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie takes Mr. Weatherbee jogging so he can lose weight, but he ends up getting food. A Photo Finish, script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie and Mr. Weatherbee charter a boat and go fishing, which leads to typical Archie clumsiness. 36 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

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Archie's Jokes Cover price $0.40.

Multi-part adventure stories: Archie and his pal Frankie encounter a runaway gorilla while trying to find a runaway girl. Spanish edition. 32 pgs, full color.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Hostess Twinkies ad with Josie, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Josie finds Valerie sitting dazed from a bout with trying to reason with Melody; She offers her friend Hostess Twinkies to lift her spirits. Piano Rolled, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Pop puts an old player piano into the shop and the gang convince Moose that he can actually play. Decisions, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty agrees to help Veronica pass a test so she can go to the dance with Archie, even though it means Betty can't go to the dance with Archie. A Guest In The House, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica stays with the Coopers while her bedroom is being painted; In one night she manages to insult her hosts while attempting to compliment their "quaint, provincial cottage. 32 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Food Fanatic," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Bob Bolling; Miss Beazly takes time off to attend a seminar on exotic cuisine, leaving a temporary cook in charge. "From the Top" starring Li'l Jinx's Pal, Fat Charley, script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley dreams of going to the moon. Archie's Gag Bag, script and pencils by Bob Montana, inks by Joe Edwards. "Dilton's Butterfly Maze" activity page by Joe Edwards. "It's a Scream," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Life puts Betty's new zen philosophy to a severe test. "Wire Service," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Chuck is using his father's school office as a message center. "Going Places," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Employed by a local department store, Archie tries to move up in the company without success. Betty Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "The Star," script and art by Bob Bolling; Betty leaves the group and it suffers a corresponding drop in popularity. "There'll Be Some Changes Made," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Sabrina shrinks down a bully mistreating animals (and Harvey) to give him a dose of his own medicine. "The Good Book," script and pencils by Dexter Taylor, inks by Jon D'Agostino; As punishment for throwing text books, Archie and Reggie have to move a shipment of new text books to the gym. "Group Therapy," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; Stranded on their way to a gig, Josie and the gang are captured and held prisoner by a live music fanatic. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

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June 1979 - Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, Text (With B&W illustrations and photos). Cover price $1.25.

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"Death on the Hudson!"" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Diverse Hands. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. The Avengers and the Absorbing Man throw down on the docks! No less than eight avengers will try to stop the rampaging Crusher Creel from destroying New York harbor! The Beast, Iron Man, Ms. Marvel, and the Vision all get their shots, but the Absorbing Man is one tough customer! This is going to take a team effort! (Notes: The Absorbing Man returns in Incredible Hulk 261. Terry Austin, Klaus Janson, and Joe Rubinstein are thought to be among the inkers contributing to this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

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The Absorbing Man story concludes in "Death on the Hudson!" Script by David Michelinie, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Diverse Hands (perhaps Terry Autsin, Klaus Janson, Joe Rubinstein, and others). George Perez/Austin cover. Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. Cover price $0.40.

This is a United Kingdom edition. The UK edition was released in Great Britain at the same time the American edition was released. Both editions are identical except for pricing on cover.

Vol. 2, # 1; Summer 1979. 4 pages. Irwin Kershner interview. Empire Strikes Back news; introducing Boba Fett.

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Cover art by Walt Simonson and Dick Giordano. A Caper a Day Keeps the Batman at Bay!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Dick Giordano; Calendar Man begins committing a crime for each day of the week, wearing a different outfit each time. Hostess Twinkies ad starring Superman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Answer Man featuring Bob Rozakis. Batman & Red Tornado strip by Fred Hembeck. 32 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover art by Walt Simonson and Dick Giordano. A Caper a Day Keeps the Batman at Bay!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Dick Giordano; Calendar Man begins committing a crime for each day of the week, wearing a different outfit each time. Hostess Twinkies ad starring Superman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Answer Man featuring Bob Rozakis. Batman & Red Tornado strip by Fred Hembeck. 32 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

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June 2, 1979. 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; 10p cover price.

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June 9, 1979. 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; 10p cover price.

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June 16, 1979. 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; 10p cover price.

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June 23, 1979. 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; 10p cover price.

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $13.75

June 30, 1979. 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; 10p cover price.

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Comic book based on the Japanese sci-fi cartoon which aired in the United States in syndicated television in the late 1970s. G-Force in "Operation: Decoy" in which the team's enemy Zoltar captures 7-Zark-7 and "Undersea Threat" in which G-Force battles a giant undersea robot turtle. Based on the classic syndicated cartoon by Sandy Frank. Featuring G-Force. Art by Winslow Mortimer. Cover price $0.40.

Comic book based on the Japanese sci-fi cartoon which aired in the United States in syndicated television in the late 1970s. G-Force in "Operation: Decoy" in which the team's enemy Zoltar captures 7-Zark-7 and "Undersea Threat" in which G-Force battles a giant undersea robot turtle. Based on the classic syndicated cartoon by Sandy Frank. Featuring G-Force. Art by Winslow Mortimer. Cover price $0.40.

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The Lost Gods of Kobol: Part 1 of 2 - "Dogfight!" Based on the TV series created by Glen Larson. Adapted by Roger McKenzie. Cover and art by Walt Simonson. The Gods of Kobol! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

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The disguised Beagle Boys try to outfox Scrooge in..."The Great Gift Grab"! The 17 page story starring the Beagle Boys and Uncle Scrooge is written by Vic Lockman and pencilled by Pete Alvarado. Plus: 7 page story "The Rare Stamp Episode" starring Uncle Scrooge and the Beagle Boys, written by Vic Lockman and pencilled by Pete Alvarado. Cover by Pete Alvarado and Bill Wright. Cover price $0.40.

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Whitman edition Cover price $0.40.