Comic books April 1980

Stories in this issue include: The Seed! by Will Richardson (a.k.a. Bill DuBay) and Alex Nino; Jailbreak...On Channel 69! by Bob Toomey and Jose Gonzalez; Over Four Billion Served by Kevin Duane and Delando Nino; The Starfire Saga part four by Will Richardson (a.k.a. Bill DuBay) and Rudy Nebres; Ghita of Alizzar part five by Frank Thorne; and Baby Makes Three! by Kevin Duane and Abel Laxamana. Cover art by Manuel Sanjulian. Cover price $1.75.

April 5, 1980. Features include Robo-Hunter in "Day of the Droids" (script by T.B. Grover, art by Ian Gibson), the V.C.s (script by Gerry Finlay-Day, art by Cam Kennedy), Captain Klep, Judge Dredd in "The Judge Child" part 4 (scirpt by John Howard, art by Ron Smith), Fiends of the Eastern Front part 8 (script by Finlay-Day, art by Carlos Ezquerra), and Blackhawk (script by Alvin Gaunt, art by Belardinelli). 2001: A Space Odyssey back cover photo feature. Smith front cover.

April 12, 1980. Features include Robo-Hunter in "Day of the Droids" (script by T.B. Grover, art by Ian Gibson), the V.C.s (script by Gerry Finlay-Day, art by Cam Kennedy), Judge Dredd in "The Judge Child" part 5 (script by John Howard, art by Mike McMahon), Fiends of the Eastern Front part 9 (script by Finlay-Day, art by Carlos Ezquerra), and Blackhawk (script by Alvin Gaunt, art by Belardinelli).

April 26, 1980. Features include Robo-Hunter in "Day of the Droids" (script by T.B. Grover, art by Ian Gibson), Mach Zero (script by Ian Rogan, art by Mike Dorey), Tharg and the Cheat (art by Carlos Ezquerra), Judge Dredd in "The Judge Child" part 7 (script by John Howard, art by Brian Bolland), the Mind of Wolfie Smith (script by Tom Tully, art by Jesus Redondo), and the V.C.s (script by Gerry Finlay-Day, art by Garry Leach). The Colossus of Rodium back cover pin-up by Kevin O'Neill.

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Cover art by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano. The Children's Exodus from Earth! starring Superman, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; the harry beast named Jorlan continues making trouble for Superman. Superboy cameo. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Variant. Cover art by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano. The Children's Exodus from Earth! starring Superman, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; the harry beast named Jorlan continues making trouble for Superman. Superboy cameo. 32 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

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Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin up girls. 8" x 10.5", 66 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.00.

April 1980. Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin-up girls. In this issue: Sex on Skates - Swingers Get into It with Roller Disco; Ten Fingers - How Your Lady Can Learn the Far-Out Asian Sex Technique; Chicago PM Hosts Jim & Mary Tell How to Run a Swing Club and Stay Respectable; and Erotic Openers - Is This Your First Time with That New Girl? Plus: Club Adam swingers want you. 8-in. x 11-in. Mature Readers Cover price $2.25.

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Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. To Die A-Borning starring Starman, Merria, Mn'Torr, and Clryssa, script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Romeo Tanghal; Starmans origin continues. Brickface and the Trowel starring Plastic Man, Woozy Winks, Alonzo van Rivett, Terrance Cotta (Brickface), Mason Stucko (the Trowel), and Cindy Bloch, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bob Smith. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

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Misprinted as No. 176 on cover. "Easter Egg Roundup" 16 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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"Beware Of...The Blob!" Written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, with art by Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #3 (pages 1-12 are reprinted). Also: "The End...Or the Beginning?" Origin of Cyclops, part 4 (conclusion). Written by Roy Thomas, with art by Werner Roth and Herb Trimpe; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #42. Characters: Jack O'Diamonds; Scott Summers; Professor X. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. Cover price $0.40.

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Direct Edition. "Bewitched, Bothered, and Be-Dazzled!" Guest-starring Dazzler. Script by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Keith Pollard. Inks by Mike Esposito and friends. Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Rubinstein. On the streets of New York City, Marvel's new disco sensation meets the Amazing Spider-Man! But formal introductions will have to wait as the Lightmaster is in hot pursuit of Dazzler! Once the web-slinger's enemy possesses the mutant songstress, Spider-Man learns firsthand about Dazzler's brilliant powers! Can the wall-crawler turn out the light (master) and save his new friend? Second appearance of Dazzler. Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Harry Osborn, and Flash Thompson. (Notes: Spider-Man and Dazzler cross paths again in Marvel Team-Up 109. The Lightmaster previously appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 20. The first appearance of Dazzler took place in Uncanny X-Men 130. She appears next in Fantastic Four 217 and then in the first issue of her self-titled series: Dazzler (1981). This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 230.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

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Newsstand Edition. "Bewitched, Bothered, and Be-Dazzled!" Guest-starring Dazzler. Script by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Keith Pollard. Inks by Mike Esposito and friends. Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Rubinstein. On the streets of New York City, Marvel's new disco sensation meets the Amazing Spider-Man! But formal introductions will have to wait as the Lightmaster is in hot pursuit of Dazzler! Once the web-slinger's enemy possesses the mutant songstress, Spider-Man learns firsthand about Dazzler's brilliant powers! Can the wall-crawler turn out the light (master) and save his new friend? Second appearance of Dazzler. Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Harry Osborn, and Flash Thompson. (Notes: Spider-Man and Dazzler cross paths again in Marvel Team-Up 109. The Lightmaster previously appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 20. The first appearance of Dazzler took place in Uncanny X-Men 130. She appears next in Fantastic Four 217 and then in the first issue of her self-titled series: Dazzler (1981). This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 230.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Second appearance of that disco sensation, the Dazzler! "Bewitched, Bothered and Be-Dazzled!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Keith Pollard, inks by Mike Esposito and friends. Jim Mooney cover (from a Frank Miller layout). Cover price $0.40.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita. Spider-Man Newspaper Strip Reprints (1980 Paperback), in color, was published by Simon & Schuster in arrangement with Marvel Comics. Spidey battles the diabolical Dr. Doom and the nigh-invincible Dr. Octopus. Softcover, 4 1/2-in x 7-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Canadian Price Variant with $2.75 cover price. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita. Spider-Man Newspaper Strip Reprints (1980 Paperback), in color, was published by Simon & Schuster in arrangement with Marvel Comics. Spidey battles the diabolical Dr. Doom and the nigh-invincible Dr. Octopus. Softcover, 4 1/2-in x 7-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $2.75.

Not numbered. Program book celebrating the 85th anniversary of the comic strip with photos and news from the 1978 Reuben Awards Celebration, Dinner, and after party bash. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., black and white, 56 pages.

Vol. 5 #6, Apr. 1980 - Articles on Shogun mini-series, Sidney Poitier on Hollywood's color line, Norma Rae. 8.5" x 11", 80 pages, color. Cover price $1.75.

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April 1980. Cover by Paul Lehr. Stories: "World In the Clouds"(Part 2) by Bob Buckley, "Nightflyers" by George R. R. Martin, "Memo from the Big Chief" by David A. Roach, "Grotto of the Dancing Deer" by Clifford D. Simak. Science Fact article: "A Taste of Dragon's Egg" by Dr. Robert L. Forward. State of the Art article: "The Case Against the Critics" by Jack Williamson. Softcover, 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Stories by George Gladir, Joe Edwards and unknown. Art by Dan DeCarlo, Jr., Joe Edwards, Jim DeCarlo and unknown. When Mr. Flutesnoot gets upset because The Archies have no appreciation for classical music, Archie sets out to prove that The Archies can play classical music in "Musical Cheers"! Also featuring Archie in: "The American Way"; "Working Class"; and "Rap Session"! Plus: "Archie's Gag Bag" quarter-pager and "Archie - Meet Feat!!" activity page! And: Li'l Jinx's Chum Charley in the half-pager "Give Up!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

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"The Winner" Hostess Twinkies Cakes ad starring Josie. "Don't Quote Me!", script and pencils by Joe Edwards; Mr. Weatherbee goes around quoting a guru named Rhancid Bhutta and the students try to stop him. "Report Retort!" half-page Li'l Jinx's Chum Charley story. Mr. Weatherbee Gag Bag. Statement of Ownership; Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months, 272,898; Actual no. copies of single issue published nearest to filing date, 268,844. That's the Stuff! activity page. "Plot Plight," script by George Gladir, pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The students and staff throw a 25th anniversary party for Mr. Weatherbee. "Alibi Awry"; Archie's alibi for being late doesn't work with Mr. Weatherbee. "Off the Record," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren; Miss Grundy is upset when everybody is doing silly things in the hallways to try to break school records. Archie Club News. Jogging Along activity page. "Hall of Fame," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Archie and Jughead trick a freshman into running in the halls right past Mr. Weatherbee's office. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Stars and Gripes," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Archie wins a contest by Slimy Soap which entitles him to a date with a movie star. "So's Your Aunt Mathilda," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty writes into an advice column to find out how to get her hunky new neighbor to notice her. "Putting on the Dog!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Veronica try to meet the rich family from the next town who are even richer than the Lodges. "Spanks for the Advice," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Archie is babysitting Veronica's little cousin Leroy, who everybody believes needs a good spanking. "The Kiss-Off," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty has won a prize of ten kisses from Archie, which she can collect one at a time at any time she wants. "Crate Fun!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda; Archie and his friends find a crate; When they try to open it they all get injured. Untitled Pipsy comic, pencils by Jack Kirby; Pipsy must find out why all the athletes have bum knees right before the big game. "An Unusual Monday With Miss Grundy," script and art by Bob Bolling; After Miss Grundy puts Archie in detention yet again, she thinks she's caught him stealing the hubcaps off her car. "A Choice Choice," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; To take his mother out on her birthday, Archie has to break a date with Veronica. Jughead With Archie Digest #38 ad. 132 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

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World of Jughead. Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "Woe Blow"; A blow on the head seems to give Jughead ESP. "Power Man"; When Archie sees Jughead and Moose fighting (and Jughead winning!) he doesn't realize they are practicing for a school play. "Fruit Salad"; Jughead is wearing a banana costume because he's planning to be in an elementary school pageant about nutrition. Archie Club News. "The Quiet Man"; A con man's plan goes wrong when he tries to trick Jughead into helping him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Josie, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. Vacation Vexation, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica plants a travel brochure near Betty, hoping Betty will go skiing on Mount Royal thinking Veronica is going there; That way, Veronica will have the gang to herself on Snow Valley, where she's really traveling. Wind Chill Factor, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty is the object of ridicule from her friends for buying a down-filled thermal expedition parka and pants to protect her from the cold. Strung Out, script by Frank Doyle, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica has some early success at macrame, something Betty doesn't do, and soon she's filling the mansion with macrame. 36 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

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"The Winner" Hostess Twinkies Cakes with Josie. "Bunny Bully"; Veronica is feeding a rabbit carrots to help him get through the long winter. "Strike Tyke" starring Sabrina the Teenage Witch; bowling story. Archie's Gag Bag. Statement of Ownership; Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months, 268,735; Actual no. of copies of single issue published nearest to filing date, 271,010. "Step on It!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx gets pelted with snowballs. "Power Surge"; Sabrina needs to recharge her powers. "Something to Worry About"; Mr. Weatherbee is worried that Little Jughead and Little Archie will accidentally destroy the castle he has built from toothpicks. Archie Club News. "A Music Sign" activity page. "Auto Suggestion," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Alex refuses to drive more slowly: the energy crisis doesn't affect the Cabots because they don't have shortages of oil, and safety issues don't affect Cabot cars. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover by Alex Schomburg. Stories by Joan D. Vinge, Martin Gardner, A. Bertram Chandler, and others. Plus articles and editorials. 5 1/4-in. x 7 3/4-in., 178 pages, black and white. Cover price $1.50.

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Direct Edition. "Interlude!" Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by George Perez and Joe Rubinstein. After their adventure in Pittsburgh last issue, Earth's Mightiest Heroes take some time off to get their affairs in order at Avengers Mansion. Wonder Man rejoins the group and the Falcon departs. The quiet afternoon is interrupted by a troubled man's arrival at the front door in desperate need of help. Apparently the gentleman has just escaped from an insane asylum. Most of the avengers except for the Wasp think the confused man is just making up a story about the Solomon Institute. But could he actually be speaking the truth? Meanwhile, the Vision grows restless and introspective during Wanda's leave of absence from the team. Cover price $0.40.

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Newsstand Edition. "Interlude!" Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by George Perez and Joe Rubinstein. After their adventure in Pittsburgh last issue, Earth's Mightiest Heroes take some time off to get their affairs in order at Avengers Mansion. Wonder Man rejoins the group and the Falcon departs. The quiet afternoon is interrupted by a troubled man's arrival at the front door in desperate need of help. Apparently the gentleman has just escaped from an insane asylum. Most of the avengers except for the Wasp think the confused man is just making up a story about the Solomon Institute. But could he actually be speaking the truth? Meanwhile, the Vision grows restless and introspective during Wanda's leave of absence from the team. Cover price $0.40.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Avengers enjoy a day off (so to speak) in "Interlude." Script by David Michelinie, pencils by George Perez, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Perez/Rubinstein cover. Cover price $0.40.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Interlude!" Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by George Perez and Joe Rubinstein. After their adventure in Pittsburgh last issue, Earth's Mightiest Heroes take some time off to get their affairs in order at Avengers Mansion. Wonder Man rejoins the group and the Falcon departs. The quiet afternoon is interrupted by a troubled man's arrival at the front door in desperate need of help. Apparently the gentleman has just escaped from an insane asylum. Most of the avengers except for the Wasp think the confused man is just making up a story about the Solomon Institute. But could he actually be speaking the truth? Meanwhile, the Vision grows restless and introspective during Wanda's leave of absence from the team.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "Beyond a Shadow" Part 1 of 2. Plot by Bob Budiansky. Script by Danny Fingeroth and Bob Budiansky. Pencils by Gene Colan. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by Gene Colan and Dan Green. In the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Spain, a majestic city has risen from the depths! The U.S. Navy's Sixth Fleet sails to investigate, but runs into the powerful ruler of this spectacular citadel...the Shadow Lord! After the navy's advance is halted, the Avengers attack! However, the Shadow Lord controls the winds and the waves...and traps Earth's Mightiest Heroes in a massive tornado! Can the Avengers triumph over an ancient lord of the Earth from centuries ago? Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Jocasta, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, and Wonder Man. (Note: This issue includes a half-page ad for Marvel Two-in-One 75 featuring the Thing and the Avengers vs. Annihilus and Blastaar.)

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Batman takes on Flash's old foe, Capt. Boomerang, in "Chaos--Coming and Going!" but if that isn't complication enough, Batman has Catwoman to worry about, too! Note: Story continues in # 323. Script by Len Wein, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Batman takes on Flash's old foe, Capt. Boomerang, in "Chaos--Coming and Going!" but if that isn't complication enough, Batman has Catwoman to worry about, too! Note: Story continues in # 323. Script by Len Wein, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Vince Colletta.

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April 5, 1980

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April 12, 1980

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April 19, 1980

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April 26, 1980

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 "Ghost Ship" Parts 1 & 2 in which the team investigates mysterious happenings in the Bermuda Triangle. No story/art credits given. Based on the classic syndicated cartoon by Sandy Frank. Cover price $0.40.