Comic books August 1980

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Ant-Man aids the Micronauts against mutated bugs and Odd John in "Enter: Ant-Man." Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Pat Broderick and Armando Gil. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Michael Golden art and cover. Cover price $0.40.

Vintage men's interest magazine focused on articles, erotic short fiction stories, adult humor comics, and nude pin-up pictorials. 8.5" x 11", 68 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS-

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August 1980. Anxiety. Postcards from mental institutions, by Ron Barrett; color comics by M.K. Brown, Gahan Wilson, and B. K. Taylor. Stories and art by John Hughes, P. J. O'Rourke, Bobby London, Rick Geary, Spain Rodriguez, and Sam Gross. Plus letters from the editors, cartoons, and Foto Funnies. Mature readers. Cover by Eraldo Carugati. Cover price $1.50.

Cartoon Fanzine for students, pros and fans. This issue is a tribute and dedication to MIlton Caniff. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 32 Page B&W. Cover price $3.00.

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Last 40c cover-priced issue. Cover pencils by Ross Andru and Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Dave Hunt. "Clark Kent Must Die!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Dave Hunt; Jonathan and Martha Kent inexplicably lose all knowledge that their foster son Clark is Superboy; This creates such problems for him, since he fears revealing his double identity to them now, that he has to stage Clarks "death" by drowning and pretend that Superboy could not rescue him; At Clarks memorial service, Martha Kent angrily slaps Superboy. Continued next issue. #63 Joe Orlando — DC profiles biography by Mike W. Barr. 36 pgs., full color. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover pencils by Ross Andru and Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Dave Hunt. "Clark Kent Must Die!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Dave Hunt; Jonathan and Martha Kent inexplicably lose all knowledge that their foster son Clark is Superboy; This creates such problems for him, since he fears revealing his double identity to them now, that he has to stage Clarks "death" by drowning and pretend that Superboy could not rescue him; At Clarks memorial service, Martha Kent angrily slaps Superboy. Continued next issue. #63 Joe Orlando — DC profiles biography by Mike W. Barr. 36 pgs., full color.

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Whitman edition. Cover pencils by Ross Andru and Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Dave Hunt. "Clark Kent Must Die!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Dave Hunt; Jonathan and Martha Kent inexplicably lose all knowledge that their foster son Clark is Superboy; This creates such problems for him, since he fears revealing his double identity to them now, that he has to stage Clarks "death" by drowning and pretend that Superboy could not rescue him; At Clarks memorial service, Martha Kent angrily slaps Superboy. Continued next issue. #63 Joe Orlando — DC profiles biography by Mike W. Barr. 36 pgs., full color. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

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5.5" x 8.5", 16 pages, B&W.

Volume 2, Number 8 - August, 1980. The Young People's Magazine of Astronomy and Outer Space. 8.5" v 11", 36 pages, color and B&W. Cover price $1.25.

August 1980. Fiction by Stephen King ("Firestarter" excerpt), Paul J. Nahin ("A Father's Gift"), and Robert Sheckley ("The Future Lost"). Interview with environmentalist Denis Hayes. Cover painting by Gervasio Gallardo. Magazine format; color; 128 pages on slick white paper. Cover price $2.00.

Monthly magazine published by NAPA automotive parts. Includes single panel gag strips, glamour pin-ups and jokes. 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 8 total pages, B&W. NOTE: These items were published to be given away at different NAPA distributor locations and therefore the header varies. This does not affect value.

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First 50-cent cover price. Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "How to Win Friends," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie invites everyone over to play a new board game, but the complex rules soon have everyone fighting. Dig It maze with Hot Dog. "The Peace Brokers," script by Frank Doyle, art by Stan Goldberg; To try to get their warring fathers to stop fighting, Bingo and Samantha do small chores around their houses and make their fathers think the other guy did it. "Best Seller" starring Lil Jinks, script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley is inspired to become an author. "The Swinger," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica shows Betty how to hula, with ulterior motives in mind. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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"The Last Gamble!" Part 2 of 2. Bob Diamond (Sons of the Tiger) cameo. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Kerry Gammill, Dan Green, and Jon D'Agostino. Luke Cage makes it his personal mission to bring down a murderer. Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Last Gamble!" Part 2 of 2. Bob Diamond (Sons of the Tiger) cameo. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Kerry Gammill, Dan Green, and Jon D'Agostino. Luke Cage makes it his personal mission to bring down a murderer. Cover price $0.40.

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Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back cover. Vol. 1 No. 4 (Issue # 8). b&w/color. Mature Readers. Nudity. Questar is a slickly produced magazine of "science fiction/fantasy adventure." Issue #8 includes: Paul Kantner (Jefferson Airplane) interview, Robert Bloch interview, Chuck Jones interview, The Empire Strikes Back Feature (with Mark Hamill interview), Bigfoot Lives, and Just Imagine: Jeanie strip by Forrest J Ackerman (script) and James Warhola (art). Cover price $1.95.

An anthology magazine from Marvel UK, reprinting US superhero stories in a black-and-white format. This issue features Armageddon Now, from X-Men #108, written by Chris Claremont, featuring John Byrnes debut on the X-Men. Plus backup stories starring The Hulk and Luke Cage. Cover by Dave Cockrum, also reprinted from X-Men #108. 52 pages. Cover price 0.40. Cover price $0.40.

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Includes: cover art by Bob Larkin; one-page Hulk art by Joe Jusko; The Failure of Hydropolis, Script by Doug Moench, Pencils by Ron Wilson, Inks by Alfredo Alcala; and Ghoul of My Dreams story with Dominic Fortune, Script by Denny O'Neil, Pencils by Howard Chaykin. 68 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

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Volume 14, Issue 8 - August, 1980. Softcover, 8" x 10", 46 pages, full color.

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Richie Rich in Happy Birthday (surprise party for Chef Pierre) and Reggie's Record (Reggie cheats a lot). Irona in Computer Camp (Irona assists super computer in answering question). Cadbury in R.R.C.C. (police ambush thieves by being in vault). Ad for Star Trek the Motion Picture. Ad for Casper cartoon. Ad for Sad Sack book. Ad for Fuzzy Casper toys. Hostess ad with script by Stan Kay and art by Warren Kremer. Cover pencils by Warren Kremer. $0.40. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

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This Richie Rich series focused on his adventures with his beloved pet pooch, a rare "Dollar-mation." Dollar the dog digs for bones on the Rich estate, but all he can find is buried treasure. Having kidnapped and impersonated every other living creature on the Rich estate over the years, crooks now abduct Dollar and impersonate the dog. But Richie devises a fiendish test with dog food to see which is the real dog. Some Nerve; Alphabet; Buried Treasure; Counterfeit Dollar. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover by Warren Kremer. The comical misadventures of the richest kid on Earth and his down-to-earth girlfriend, Gloria. Gloria and Richie investigate after a sugar heist. The candy theft leads to an unexpectedly sweet conclusion, in a two-part story. The Great Candy Caper; Spilling the Beans; The Detectives; Cadbury Day. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover art by Warren Kremer (?). "Boo-tiful Endings" Hostess Twinkies ad with Casper. "Hold-Ups Aren't Healthy"; Audrey helps Richie overcome some kidnappers. Untitled one-page story; Richie's antique, cast-iron toys surprise a would-be bully. "The Hobby Show"; Richie tries to help Dot with her display of dots for her school hobby show. "Where is Gerald?"; Lotta is looking for Gerald, who is hiding because of her rough treatment of him. "Diet Number 5,324" text story; Lotta thinks she needs to lose weight. "A Gloria Kind of Fun"; Richie and Gloria go out with Bascomb and get themselves in several dangerous situations, but Gloria thinks they are all staged to help cure her boredom. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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Harvey Comics presents more adventures of the world's richest kid and his friends. Richie tries to show a hearing-impaired visitor around the Rich estate. The wildflowers blooming on the Rich estate seem to be a natural phenomenon, but even that has a monetary aspect. The unpleasant Mayda Munny meets her match. Dads Hobby; Think Too Clean; Cell-Shocked; Mayda Munny: Nasty Ann. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

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No longer limited to millions, the world's richest kid brings billions to his comical misadventures. Richie's dad gets busted listening to a football game when he's supposed to be watching the opera. A journalist writing a profile on the Riches is overcome by their vast wealth. Richie's Uncle Prosper can't help winning, even when he doesn't want to. Gnome on the Range; Nobodys Gnome; A Rich Atmosphere; The Good Skate; The Luckiest Man on Earth. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

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Last 40-cent cover price. "TV or Not TV"; Professor Keenbean creates a satellite that allows the Riches to choose to watch any television program on Earth from their special TV set. Untitled one-page story; Cadbury is so adept at anticipating Mrs. Rich's needs that she thinks he might be able to read minds. "The Rich Flow"; Richie and his father try to think of a way to transport a large quantity of gold without crooks taking notice. "Big Mouth"; The Professor demonstrates a robot that "consumes" currency and coins by sucking them in, and then storing them in a compacted state, with the ability to later dispense exact amounts on demand. "A Surprise for Richie" text story. "Me Sitter, You Richie"; Scientists at the Rich Science Institute ask Richie to babysit the world's only talking gorilla. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

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Richie Rich's fortune is both the cause and solution to his comedic misadventures. Richie encounters crooks who want to "rustle" his riches, Old West-style, in a multi-part story. Richie's mean cousin Reggie finally pulls one prank too many. Wealth Rustlers; Round Up Time; Reggie: Thats Going Too Far; Cadbury: Tale of the Hat. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover by Warren Kremer. Richie Rich Millions was part of the first wave of Harvey's Richie Rich comics, featuring the adventures of the richest boy on Earth. Mrs. Rich imposes a swear jar after all the bad language she hears from the members of the Rich family and servants, like "Rats!" and "My word!" Kidnappers abduct Richie and try to hide out on the Rich estate. Gloria leaps to conclusions after she sees Richie hanging out with another girl. The Cuss Bank; Magic Mountain; Rich Interference; Girlfriend Trouble. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

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Story and art credit: Unknown. Richie and his dad take a trip to the woods, but they encounter strange happenings in the form of Paul Bunyan's ghost in "The Mighty Paul Bunyan." Richie's father tries to teach him the value of money, but the message doesn't seem to have gotten through to Richie in "The Lecture." Little Lotta in "For the Love of Mike." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

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This Richie Rich series focused on tales of fantasy, mystery and adventure. Something is causing even the mild-natured Rich family to turn mean. Richie must find out what's going on, in a two-part story. Cadbury faces the ultimate challenge to his dignity. Turnabout Is Fair Play; No Vibes Is Good Vibes; Most Undignified; Cousin Nutley; The Undignifier. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

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Ms. Marvel (Warbird) makes a cameo appearance. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Michael Golden cover. Reeling from his battle with the monstrous Deathwing, Rom falls back into a shallow grave which gives way under his weight and sends the Spaceknight plummeting down into the depths of the earth. Far below, Rom soon discovers he is not alone. He comes face to face with Serpentyne, the Stalker in the Night. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

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Painted cover art by Nestor Redondo. Master Of The World Part 1, script by Budd Lewis, art by Lee Elias; In the past Doyle and Verne organize an expedition to uncover the cause of a mysterious explosion in Siberia; They stray into a conflict between Cossacks and Mongols, and are then attacked by an alien space-ship; Meanwhile, in the present, Bishop organises a bogus emergency to help lift Restin out of a funk, and sends him back to the Wild West to solve the mystery of the disappearance of inept train-robber Al Jennings. Bravo For Adventure Part 2, script and art by Alex Toth; Bo deliberately crashes to his death when he realises there is no way out; Vivi takes this badly and cuts off her hair; Max and Patsy show up, gunning for Jesse, but Vivi takes them both out when they try to manhandle him; He then takes them to see the recuperating Nico who sets them straight. Comes The End Time Part 3, script by Will Richardson, art by Alfredo Alcala; The Nether-Warlord saves Voltar from the thorns, but only so they can do combat. Magazine size. 76 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

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Sabrina uses magic to contend with a rude waitress; Della the Head Witch retires and moves in with Sabrina and her aunts; Sabrinas magic inadvertently makes her the best baby-sitter ever. Stories and art by Frank Doyle, George Gladir, Stan Goldberg, Bob Bolling, and Jon D'Agostino, plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 32 pages. Cover by Goldberg. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Men's interest magazine focusing on Western adventure stories. 8.5" x 11", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

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"Richard Rory...Winner!" Part 1 of 2. Story by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Mike Vosburg and Chic Stone. Jennifer runs into Richard Rory, a young man who's no stranger to giant green monsters (see the pages of Man-Thing). Romance is in the air, but so is danger, in the form of...Swamp Demons! Cover price $0.40.