Comic books May 1981

2nd and later printings. By Steven Jay Rubin. JAMES BOND FILMS goes behind the scenes and discusses how these movies were written and brought to the Big Screen. Films looked at include: DR. NO, GOLDFINGER, DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER, LIVE AND LET DIE, and more! Includes over 150 photos. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.95.

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Choose, Jonah -- let your old friend die a slow death by torture...or shoot him yourself in "The Vulture Creek Massacre!" It's a flashback to Jonah's life as a cavalry scout. Written by Michael Fleisher, with art by Dick Ayers and Tony DeZuniga. Plus: El Diablo stars in the 8-page bonus back-up story "Devil's Power." Written by Bob Rozakis (as Ted P. Skimmer), with art by Ross Andru and Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Tony DeZuniga. Cover price $0.50.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Choose, Jonah - let your old friend die a slow death by torture...or shoot him yourself in "The Vulture Creek Massacre!" It's a flashback to Jonah's life as a cavalry scout. Written by Michael Fleisher, with art by Dick Ayers and Tony DeZuniga. Plus: El Diablo stars in the 8-page bonus back-up story "Devil's Power." Written by Bob Rozakis (as Ted P. Skimmer), with art by Ross Andru and Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Tony DeZuniga Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Stan Goldberg. Hostess ad with Sabrina the Teenage Witch. "The Sales Pitch," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead takes up selling kitchen gadgets door-to-door. "Good Buddy" one-page Li'l Jinx's Chum, Charley story by Joe Edwards. "Romance Repairman," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead's night of bowling alone gets him embroiled in a lover's quarrel between two strangers. "Man to Man," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead's father has a heart to heart discussion with his son on why he's not more interested in girls. "Election Objection," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Reggie rigs the nominating process for class president so his opponent will be Jughead, knowing Jughead will refuse to campaign. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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"Our Friends, Our Enemies" is written by Gerry Conway, with art by Rich Buckler, Bob Smith and Larry Mahlstedt. Characters: Justice League of America [Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Zatanna Zatara; Aquaman [Arthur Curry]; Hawkman [Katar Hol]; Hawkwoman [Shayera Thal] (as Hawkgirl); Flash [Barry Allen]; Elongated Man; Firestorm [Ronnie Raymond]; Superman [Clark Kent]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Red Tornado; Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; Black Canary]; Starro (villain). Cover by Brian Bolland. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Our Friends, Our Enemies" is written by Gerry Conway, with art by Rich Buckler, Bob Smith and Larry Mahlstedt. Characters: Justice League of America [Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Zatanna Zatara; Aquaman [Arthur Curry]; Hawkman [Katar Hol]; Hawkwoman [Shayera Thal] (as Hawkgirl); Flash [Barry Allen]; Elongated Man; Firestorm [Ronnie Raymond]; Superman [Clark Kent]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Red Tornado; Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; Black Canary]; Starro (villain). Cover by Brian Bolland. Cover price $0.50.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. "Our Friends, Our Enemies" is written by Gerry Conway, with art by Rich Buckler, Bob Smith and Larry Mahlstedt. Characters: Justice League of America [Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Zatanna Zatara; Aquaman [Arthur Curry]; Hawkman [Katar Hol]; Hawkwoman [Shayera Thal] (as Hawkgirl); Flash [Barry Allen]; Elongated Man; Firestorm [Ronnie Raymond]; Superman [Clark Kent]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Red Tornado; Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; Black Canary]; Starro (villain). Cover by Brian Bolland.

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Cover art by Brent Anderson. "To Air Is Human!", script by Bruce Jones, pencils by Brent Anderson, inks by Carlos Garzon; Ka-Zar, Zabu, and Shanna are under attack from Pterons! Ka-Zar is faced with an unthinkable decision—will he save Shanna or Queen Leanne? "The Thing in Earthly Delights" Hostess snack cakes ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. Cover art by Brent Anderson. "To Air Is Human!", script by Bruce Jones, pencils by Brent Anderson, inks by Carlos Garzon; Ka-Zar, Zabu, and Shanna are under attack from Pterons! Ka-Zar is faced with an unthinkable decision—will he save Shanna or Queen Leanne? "The Thing in Earthly Delights" Hostess snack cakes ad. 36 pgs., full color.

L'Incal Noir. Volume 1 - 1st Printing. The first volume of the Incal series in the original French language. by Moebius and Jodorowsky. Introduces the protagonists in a detective story set in a futuristic Blade Runner like atmosphere. Shabby detective, John Difool, muddles his way through a story of interstellar scale where everyone is chasing after the Incal! What is this? A myth, a legend ... a weapon? Hardcover, 8 1/2" x 11 1/2", full color, 50 pages.

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Cover by Stan Goldberg. Hostess snack cakes ad with Sabrina. "A Clean Sweep," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Rebuffed by his father, Archie tries to think of a way to earn money for concert tickets. Numbered letter puzzle with Miss Haggly by Joe Edwards. "A Better Batter," script by Frank Doyle, art by Stan Goldberg; Uncle Herman reinvents the pitching machine. "The Big Tycoon," script and art by Joe Edwards; Searching for a way to pay back the money he owes Roz, Russ takes a seat and gets sudden inspiration. "Extra Sensory Palaver," script by Frank Doyle, art by Dan DeCarlo; Archie and Jughead don't believe in extra-sensory perception until they notice that the girls can carry on a conversation while never completing a sentence. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "The Learning Process"; Archie is too frequently careless at home so his father decides that anyone who breaks the dishes next will have to wash all the windows. "Roof Goof or Goofy Roofer"; Archie and Jughead help Archie's dad fix the roof. "Who Blew The Brew?"; Sabrina refuses to take up the deviltry of witchcraft as practiced by her family. "Daddy's Little Grown Up"; Samantha is tired of her dad treating her like a little girl and accidentally scares her dad when he overhears her conversation with Bingo and misinterprets it as a marriage proposal. "Parting Gesture," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Chic Stone; Miss Grundy gets a new job at a private school, but Archie finds a way to show her she won't fit in, before she makes the final decision. "The Challenge"; Hilda resorts to witchcraft and even physically throws out a salesman who won't take no for an answer...and Sabrina walks in and buys from him. "To Grandmother's House"; Valerie goes away to take care of a sick grandmother but the girls don't believe her and blame her leaving on a club owner, so they play poorly on purpose. "Homework Happy," script and pencils by Dexter Taylor, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie fails a test and Miss Grundy recommends he study with Betty and Veronica, who both aced it. But Betty spends the time playing house and Veronica becomes angry, so the only subject he does well in is war. Jughead Jones Comics Digest #17 ad. Plus puzzles, other stories, and more. 132 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.95.

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Cover art by Dave Cockrum. Of Pride, Passion and Piracy!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Jimmy Janes, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; During a showdown between the Legion and Frake's space pirates, Ultra Boy turns on his new allies and is apparently killed again, unknown to the Legion. Advertisement for Hostess Cup Cakes with Batman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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Distributed in the United Kingdom (England). Exact copy of American edition except for cover price. Cover art by Dave Cockrum. Of Pride, Passion and Piracy!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Jimmy Janes, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; During a showdown between the Legion and Frake's space pirates, Ultra Boy turns on his new allies and is apparently killed again, unknown to the Legion. Advertisement for Hostess Cup Cakes with Batman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 pgs.

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The Team Mate. Little Archie and the gang ask the strange new kid to join their baseball team, not knowing hes a space alien. Little Archie becomes a newscaster on the school P.A. system. Little Sabrinas spell gives Betty an advantage over Veronica. Stories and art by Bob Bolling (his last in the series) and Dexter Taylor. Plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 32 pages. Cover by Taylor. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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Published by Charles Brown, Locus is a fanzine that reports on science fiction and fantasy writing. Issue #244 includes: Nebula winners; Agent's Corner by Richard Curtis; James Schmitz obituary; Balrog awards; book reviews; NorWesCon report; First Israeli SF Convention; and an open letter from Forrest J Ackerman. 24 pgs. May, 1981. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Dargaud Edition - 1st printing. By Morris and Goscinny. The story of Robin Hood has made a strong impression on Jesse James, and he would like to become a bandit with a big heart, like his hero. With the help of his brother Frank and his cousin Cole Younger, he decides to steal from the rich and give to the poor. But soon the trio is keeping the stolen money and spreading terror wherever they go. Will Lucky Luke be able to rid the town of these desperados, when the terrorized population does nothing to help him? Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. NOTE: See also Lucky Luke Adventure GN (2006-2009 Cinebook) Vol. 4.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. Hostess snack cakes ad with Sabrina. "Giant Jottings," script by George Gladir, art by Stan Goldberg; A giant tells of the difficulties he faces in life, but assures us he will no longer be lonely once he meets the woman who modeled for the Statue of Liberty. "One Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words," pencils by Dick Malmgren; A TV repairman does a bad job of fixing a TV. "Stanley," script by George Gladir, art by Stan Goldberg; Stanley, a boy who discovered he has psychokinetic powers, shows how he uses his powers in everyday life. Statement of ownership: Average number of copies printed each month: 227,125; Average number of copies sold each month: 74,188. "Mad House Tips on How to Be an Attention Getter in the Show Biz Music World of Rock and Roll," pencils by Dick Malmgren ; Dr. Newsense gives the 11 steps of becoming a rock and roll star. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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Volume 60, Issue 5 - May 1981. Cover by Ron Walotsky. Fantasy and Science Fiction stories by Parke Godwin, Edward F. Shaver, Edward Bryant, Charles L. Grant, Bill Pronzini, Barry N. Malzberg, Ron Goulart, Lisa Tuttle, and Christopher Priest. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations). Cover price $1.50.

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"Came the Dark Man Walk In, Walk In...!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Don Perlin and Bob Wiacek. While Barbie Bannister desperately seeks to learn what happened to her beloved, Sheriff John Daltry, and whether or not it's possible to rescue him from an eternity of torment, a new character enters the series. A man seemingly like other men - a man who is also the deadliest and, in many ways, most powerful being in existence! A man that no force can stand against and no power can defeat. A man who's come to Citrusville to claim the soul of Barbie Bannister! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Came the Dark Man Walk In, Walk In...!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Don Perlin and Bob Wiacek. While Barbie Bannister desperately seeks to learn what happened to her beloved, Sheriff John Daltry, and whether or not it's possible to rescue him from an eternity of torment, a new character enters the series. A man seemingly like other men - a man who is also the deadliest and, in many ways, most powerful being in existence! A man that no force can stand against and no power can defeat. A man who's come to Citrusville to claim the soul of Barbie Bannister! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

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1st printing. Collects The Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) #56-58.

Written by Roy Thomas. Art and cover by Neal Adams and Tom Palmer.

U.S. Edition of British Annual.

This unique hardcover volume collects the 1st Neal Adams work on Marvel's Merry Mutants, and features the 1st appearance of Scott Summer's hot-headed little brother Havok in costume, the 1st appearance of the diabolical Larry Trask, and the menacing threats of the Living Monolith, Mesmero, and the robotic mutant-hunters known as Sentinels!

Hardcover, 64 pages, full color.

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Featuring Material Originally Presented in Avengers (1963 1st Series) #70 - "When Strikes the Squadron Sinister!" Starring the Avengers. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Sal Buscema and Sam Grainger. Can even Earth's Mightiest Heroes survive the coming of the Squadron Sinister?! Featuring a Hulk British back-up story with Paul Neary art. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The Squadron Sinister (or Squadron Supreme,as they would later be known) is a thinly veiled homage to DC Comics JLA. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.50.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. Featuring Material Originally Presented in Avengers (1963 1st Series) #70 - "When Strikes the Squadron Sinister!" Starring the Avengers. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Sal Buscema and Sam Grainger. Can even Earth's Mightiest Heroes survive the coming of the Squadron Sinister?! Featuring a Hulk British back-up story with Paul Neary art. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The Squadron Sinister (or Squadron Supreme,as they would later be known) is a thinly veiled homage to DC Comics JLA. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Issue 1. May 6, 1981. UK reprint of original American material. Includes: Daredevil "Nobody Laughs at the Jester" by Lee/Colon and Black Panther "King Solomon's Frog" by Kirby. 8 1/4" x 11 1/2". 32 pages. Black and white.

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Originally presented in Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #148 - "But Tomorrow the Sun Shall Die!" Written by Chris Claremont and Archie Goodwin. Art by Herb Trimpe and John Severin. Bruce Banner is finally cured of the Hulk, but at what cost?! Plus, Jarella arrives on Earth. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Originally presented in Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #148 - "But Tomorrow the Sun Shall Die!" Written by Chris Claremont and Archie Goodwin. Art by Herb Trimpe and John Severin. Bruce Banner is finally cured of the Hulk, but at what cost?! Plus, Jarella arrives on Earth. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Issue #373 - May 1981. Avengers, Champions and X-Men reprints. 8-in. x 11-in., 50 pages, black and white.

1981 - 1st printing. Collects material from Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series #1, Ms. Marvel (1977-1979 1st Series) #5, and Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #157. Written by Stand Lee, Gerry Conway, Archie Goodwin, Jim Shooter, and Chris Claremont. Art by Jack Kirby, Don Heck, and Jim Mooney. Collects amazing adventures featuring the Uncanny X-Men and the Mighty Avengers! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, PC/PB&W.

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Reprints Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #150. The clone story continues in "Spider-Man...or Spider-Clone?" Characters: F: Spider-Man; Vs. Professor Smythe & Spider-Slayer; GA: Curt Connors, Mary Jane Watson, Gwen Stacy's clone (f/b); GC: fake versions of Kingpin, Vulture, Sandman. Script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Mike Esposito, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Cover price $0.50.

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UK edition - Printed and distributed in the UK with pence over price. Reprints Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #150. The clone story continues in "Spider-Man...or Spider-Clone?" Characters: F: Spider-Man; Vs. Professor Smythe & Spider-Slayer; GA: Curt Connors, Mary Jane Watson, Gwen Stacy's clone (f/b); GC: fake versions of Kingpin, Vulture, Sandman. Script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Mike Esposito, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia.