Comic books August 1981

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Richie Rich's fortune is both the cause and solution to his comedic misadventures. The latest invention from Rich Labs is a teleporter. But it has no control over where on Earth a person might end up, as Richie's mean cousin Reggie learns when he tries to use it. Aliens come looking for a diamond statue that accidentally crashed on the Rich estate. Reggie tries to fool scientists who are testing monkey intelligence by dressing up as a chimp. The Instant Traveler; Reggie; It's How You Look at It; The Smartest Ape; Cadbury's Cough; Reggie Goes Ape. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

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Richie Rich Millions was part of the first wave of Harvey's Richie Rich comics, featuring the adventures of the richest boy on Earth. Richie Rich's spoiled cousin Reggie is a real drag on a camping trip. Little Dot's Aunt Pickum has a problem with saving meaningless things that gets her in trouble with the neighbors. Fortunately, the town mayor has a solution. The Terrible Town; Simply Rich; Leave and Let Leave; Little Dot and Aunt Pickum. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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"Having A Crystal Ball" part 1; A phony fortune teller scams Reggie. Untitled one-page story; Richie gathers up dropped jewelry after his mother goes jogging. "Crystal Ball, Part 2: Goldfinger"; Richie and Reggie get back at the fortune teller and her assistant. "The Large Haul"; Richie's Uncle Brushley, the most realistic painter in the world, is having an exhibit at the Rich mansion. Untitled one-page story; Dolores uses PeeWee to help describe a sweater to Gloria. Untitled one-page story; Lotta tries to help out Gerald's dad. "The Ample Camper"; Lotta goes on an overnight camping trip with her scout troop, but can only think about food. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

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Story and art credit: Unknown. The Riches' Money Dam (yep, they have a Money Dam) breaks, causing a crazy cash flow to wreak havoc on the estate in the two-part "Money on the Loose!" Wanting to win the Richville hero award, Reggie hires a camera crew and actors to make him appear to rescue Richie from dangerous monsters, but things don't go as planned in "What Lurks in Groosum Grotto?" 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

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More cash-based comedy with Richie Rich and the Rich family. Richie's mean cousin Reggie gets some new high-tech athletic equipment that prevents him from ever losing a game, or even having to work out. Richie points out this defeats the purpose of "athletic equipment," but Reggie needs a more hands-on demonstration. The Long and Winding Road; Smash Hash; Reggie Can't Lose; Little Lotta; Reggie Gets a Move On. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

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A digest-sized compilation of stories featuring the richest kid in the world. When billions of dollars' worth of gems vanish into thin air, the authorities are mystified. But Richie has a roll of film that may hold the secret. Richie's mean cousin Reggie gets lost, and when he asks for directions, he finds his reputation has preceded him. Cadbury reveals the story of when he was a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, aka the Mounties. The Kangaroo Hop; The Hypnotist!; Mr. Rich; Hollywood; Little Lotta; Shoot Out; T.V. Dollar; He-Man Wanted; Mountain Climbing, Anyone?; Up, Up and Away!; The Mystery Theft!; The Mystery Solved!; Dollar's Exercise; Richie Rich and Jackie Jokers: Camp Watchmacallit; Richie Rich and Jackie Jokers: A Site for Sore Eyes; The Cutter; Nurse Jenny: Look Good, Feel Good!; High Midnight; Jackie Jokers: The Oddball Couple; Little Dot: Uncle Rush's Search; Cadbury of the Mounted; Irona's Love-Sickness; Diamond Prizes Go Up!; Faster than a Speeding Bullet!; Well-Spent! 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.95.

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This Richie Rich series focused on tales of fantasy, mystery and adventure. The latest invention from Rich Labs is a "black light" that can generate darkness. Richie tries to keep crooks from getting their hands on it, in a two-part story. The Black Light; Richie Rich. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

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1st printing with $1.50 cover price. Classic underground comix stories. Special feature on British comix includes stories by Terry Gilliam, Hunt Emerson, Leo Baxendale, Steve Moore, and Alan Moore (under the whimsical name Curt Vile)! Also, Wonder Wart-hog and Fat Freddy's Cat by Gilbert Shelton; Freak Brothers by Gilbert Shelton and Paul Mavrides; Jesus by Foolbert Sturgeon. Cover by Shelton. Mature readers. Black and white; 52 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Rom struggles with the decision to return home to Galador and his duty to protect Earth from the Dire Wraiths. Meanwhile, a new superhero moves to Clairton. Torpedo (last seen in Daredevil #126-127 ) the man with the rocket punch. But, as with so many of Rom's previous encounters, a misunderstanding leads to conflict. Plus, a back-up story featuring Rom and the Spaceknights of Galador. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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Stories in this issue include: The Rook: A Time for Love Lost! by Will Richardson (a.k.a. Bill DuBay) and Rudy Nebres; Joe Guy, America's Foremost Hero!: Dad! by Jim Stenstrum and Abel Laxamana; Kronos part three by Lee Elias; and Sherlock Holmes: The Singular Case of the Anemic Heir! by Will Richardson, Kevin Duane, and Anton Caravana. Cover art by Jordi Penalva. Cover price $2.00.

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Another woman has eyes for Harvey; Sabrina takes an interest in Hildas love life; Sabrina and Hilda attempt to join the jogging craze. Stories and art by Frank Doyle, George Gladir, Bob Bolling, Dick Malmgren, Goldberg, and Jon D'Agostino, plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 32 pages. Cover by Stan 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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"Designer Genes!" Story by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Mike Vosburg and Frank Springer. Jennifer is startled to learn she's changing into the She-Hulk even when she doesn't want to. Plus, the Emerald Giantess faces off with a man brute whose skin can take her mightiest blows and then some. Cover price $0.50.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "Designer Genes!" Story by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Mike Vosburg and Frank Springer. Jennifer is startled to learn she's changing into the She-Hulk even when she doesn't want to. Plus, the Emerald Giantess faces off with a man brute whose skin can take her mightiest blows and then some.

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Conan stars in "Plunder of Death Island." Script by Roy Thomas, plot by Fred Blosser, pencils by by John Buscema and Kerry Gammill, inks by Alfredo Alcala and Gammill. Chane stars in "Deliverance." Script and art by Gil Kane. Also in this issue: "In the Desert of Dreams." Script by Bruce Jones, art by Baron Yoshimoto. Kane frontispiece. Romas Kukalis cover. Cover price $1.25.

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Cover by Bob Hall. Stories and art by Demetrio Sanchez Gomez, Tim Boxell, Joe Gill, Rich Larson, Wayne Howard and Bill Molno. Charlton's Code-friendly horror title features monsters, ghosts, and art from comics legends like Steve Ditko and Tom Sutton. The Countess leaves her castle to meet some men in the modern world. An alien is assigned to "civilize" the human race. A purse snatcher snatches the wrong purse. Plus the legends of three dangerous females: Medusa, Lorelei, and Lilith. Card of Death; Snatcher; Fatal Females; The Missionary. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Featuring: 1 page Destiny introductory story "Secrets of Haunted House" written by Jack C. Harris and drawn by Howard Bender & Tony DeZuniga; 8 page story "A Crutch in Time" written by Charlie Seeger and drawn by Ernesto Patricio; 8 page Mister E story "The Witch-Hounds of Salem!" written by Bob Rozakis and drawn by Dan Spiegle; 8 page story "A Touch of Silver" written by Arnold Drake and drawn by Magpie 'O. Cover by Rich Buckler & Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.50.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Featuring: 1 page Destiny introductory story "Secrets of Haunted House" written by Jack C. Harris and drawn by Howard Bender & Tony DeZuniga; 8 page story "A Crutch in Time" written by Charlie Seeger and drawn by Ernesto Patricio; 8 page Mister E story "The Witch-Hounds of Salem!" written by Bob Rozakis and drawn by Dan Spiegle; 8 page story "A Touch of Silver" written by Arnold Drake and drawn by Magpie 'O. Cover by Rich Buckler & Dick Giordano.

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Gun Law. Story by Graeme Bassett. Art by Art Wetherell and Graham Bleathman. Cover by Art Wetherell. A look at the future, as revealed by a news magazine that covers events of the nation, world, and galaxy. Armed space aliens battle police in a standoff at the Miami Spaceport. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

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"Bronze Soldiers!" Written by Bob Kanigher. Art by Frank Redondo. Cover by Joe Kubert. Easy Company may have met their equals when it comes to stomping Nazis. Meet the Bronze Soldiers! Features a Hostess Fruit Pie ad "Superman vs. the Laughing Gas Bandits!" Includes the back-up tale "Swept!" Written by Billy Kelley. Art by Rick Veitch. And, "The Men of Easy Co.: Checkmate!" By Bob Kanigher and Ron Randall. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

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"These Wings Enslaved!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by Jim Shooter (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Frank Miller. J. Jonah Jameson hosts a high society party to celebrate Dr. Marla Madison's appointment as the Brand Corporation's new director of research. It's a wonderful evening for Jonah, until Killer Shrike crashes the party and abducts Marla! The web-slinger follows in hot pursuit and all roads lead to the Brand Corporation's special powers lab in New Jersey! The wall-crawler is ready to battle Killer Shrike, but is he ready for the return of Will-O'-the-Wisp? 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "These Wings Enslaved!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by Jim Shooter (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Frank Miller. J. Jonah Jameson hosts a high society party to celebrate Dr. Marla Madison's appointment as the Brand Corporation's new director of research. It's a wonderful evening for Jonah, until Killer Shrike crashes the party and abducts Marla! The web-slinger follows in hot pursuit and all roads lead to the Brand Corporation's special powers lab in New Jersey! The wall-crawler is ready to battle Killer Shrike, but is he ready for the return of Will-O'-the-Wisp? 32 pages

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"Death Stroke" Script by Chris Claremont. Art by Steve Leialoha (breakdowns) and Bob Wiacek (finishes). Cover by Steve Leialoha. When a friend of Jessica's is accused of murder, Spider-Woman springs into action to clear his name! But the newly-minted private investigator quickly runs afoul of a new super-villain and his ninja assassins! In a high-rise office building under construction, Spider-Woman duels with Deathstroke to save her friend's life! Cameo appearance by Morgan Le Fey. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring the Fantastic Four.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Death Stroke" Script by Chris Claremont. Art by Steve Leialoha (breakdowns) and Bob Wiacek (finishes). Cover by Steve Leialoha. When a friend of Jessica's is accused of murder, Spider-Woman springs into action to clear his name! But the newly-minted private investigator quickly runs afoul of a new super-villain and his ninja assassins! In a high-rise office building under construction, Spider-Woman duels with Deathstroke to save her friend's life! Cameo appearance by Morgan Le Fey. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring the Fantastic Four.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Stories by Will Eisner and Jules Feiffer. Art by Eisner, Lou Fine, and John Spranger. Wraparound cover by Eisner. Kitchen Sink introduces Eisners classic stories from the 1940s and '50 to a new generation. Wanted For Murder…Denny Colt; Siberian Dagger; Just One Word Made Me a Man; The Barber. Plus an Eisner (non-Spirit) checklist by Cat Yronwode, a letter of comment from Frank Miller, and a Shop Talk interview with Harvey Kurtzman. 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. 56 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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"The Quality of Mercy!" Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Gil Kane. Captain Kirk and his brave crew go under cover on a prison world and embark on a suicide mission! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

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Direct Edition. A super-sized Star Wars saga! Giant 50th collectors' issue! Cover pencils by Walt Simonson, painted art by Tom Palmer. "The Crimson Forever!", script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Al Williamson (pages 1-35) and Walt Simonson (pages 37-47), inks by Al Williamson (pages 1-15), Tom Palmer (pages 16-35), Rick Bryant (pages 37-39, 42, 46, uncredited), Dave Simons (pages 40-41, 43-44, uncredited), and Walt Simonson (page 47); What is the Crimson Fever and why is it so deadly that it forces Luke and the others to stop their pursuit of the captured Han in order to stop it? 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

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Newsstand Edition. A super-sized Star Wars saga! Giant 50th collectors' issue! Cover pencils by Walt Simonson, painted art by Tom Palmer. "The Crimson Forever!", script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Al Williamson (pages 1-35) and Walt Simonson (pages 37-47), inks by Al Williamson (pages 1-15), Tom Palmer (pages 16-35), Rick Bryant (pages 37-39, 42, 46, uncredited), Dave Simons (pages 40-41, 43-44, uncredited), and Walt Simonson (page 47); What is the Crimson Fever and why is it so deadly that it forces Luke and the others to stop their pursuit of the captured Han in order to stop it? 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

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B&W magazine published in the UK. NOTE: Title becomes Star Wars Monthly (1982 UK) at issue #150. Cover price $2.00.

Starburst is the British "magazine of cinema and television fantasy." Issue #36 includes: Director John Carpenter on his latest science fiction movie Escape From New York; The Howling director Joe Dante; David Cronenberg on Scanners; Blake's 7; Raiders of the Lost Ark; Caveman Film Review. Kurt Russell cover. NOTE: #4-87 published by Marvel Comics.

For Your Eyes Only - James Bond is Back; John Carpenter's Escape From New York - exclusive interview with Kurt Russell; Raiders of the Lost Ark; George (Sulu) Takei; George Lucas; the age of the Space Shuttle; the latest in syndicated SF; how to publish your own fanzine; special preview: 'Mind Warp - An Infinity of Terror'; studio news & previews. Roger Moore in For Your Eyes Only cover. Cover price $2.50.

Stars At War (1981 SJ Publications) #001, Superman II, How to kill a Robot