Comic books November 1981

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"You can't Always get What you Want...!" Guest-starring the Rangers (Red Wolf, Firebird, Texas Tornado, Shooting Star, and Night Rider). Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Under the mind control of the terrible Corruptor the Hulk is forced to battle the best in the West, the Rangers! The Rangers' story continues in Avengers West Coast (1985) #8. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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1982 - In these pages, the mighty Hulk faces the mad king Tyrannus and the diabolical Leader! Includes Activity games, a crossword puzzles, comic book and prose short stories. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, PC/PB&W.

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"Escape from Heaven's Hand!" Part 1 of 2. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton (art) and Eliot Brown (photo background). In his new stealth armor, Iron Man slips into East Germany to rescue the woman he loves! The golden avenger successfully breaches the heavily-fortified complex where Bethany is being held...and then gets the shock of life! He must not only save Beth, but also her husband! What? Where did he come from? With his head spinning and heart breaking, Tony dons his traditional red and gold armor! Can Shell-Head fight off the East German security forces and still get everyone to safety in West Berlin? An excellent issue! First appearance of the stealth armor. Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes and the Living Laser. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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UK edition. "Escape from Heaven's Hand!" Part 1 of 2. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton (art) and Eliot Brown (photo background). In his new stealth armor, Iron Man slips into East Germany to rescue the woman he loves! The golden avenger successfully breaches the heavily-fortified complex where Bethany is being held...and then gets the shock of life! He must not only save Beth, but also her husband! What? Where did he come from? With his head spinning and heart breaking, Tony dons his traditional red and gold armor! Can Shell-Head fight off the East German security forces and still get everyone to safety in West Berlin? An excellent issue! First appearance of the stealth armor. Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes and the Living Laser. 32 pages.

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Jonah Hex stars in "Trapped in the Parrot's Lair"! Appearances by Mr. Turnbull, the Fort Charlotte Brigade, El Papagayo. Written by Michael Fleisher, with art by Tony DeZuniga. Plus: Tejano stars in the 8-page bonus back-up story "Comanche Vengeance." Written by Gary Cohn and Dan Mishkin, with art by Rick Veitch and Tom Yeates. Also: Two 1-page tales by Bob Rozakis and Tom Yeates featuring true facts about the Old West: "Take the Train Coast to Coast" and "The Gentleman Stagecoach Robber." Cover by Tony DeZuniga. Cover price $0.60.

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Last 50-cent issue. Cover by Stan Goldberg. "The Bouncer," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; As a favor to Archie, Veronica invites Jughead to her party - as her bouncer. "I 'Ear That" half-page Li'l Jinx's Chum, Charley story by Joe Edwards. "Frantic Antic," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Gladys challenges her husband to find a way to buy more food with less money through use of coupons. "On a Roll," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead causes all sorts of havoc when he brings a skateboard into Pop's. "A Tasteful Trip," art by Samm Schwartz; Mr. Weatherbee invites Jughead to tell Miss Grundy's class about his family's summer vacation trip across America. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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George Perez cover for "Countdown to Crisis!" (story line runs through #195-197) the annual team-up for the Justice League of America and the Justice Society of America takes place. This year the two teams take on the Secret Society of Super-Villains! Written by Gerry Conway, with art by George Perez and Romeo Tanghal. This issue features Superman I and II, Batman, Wonder Woman, SA Flash, the Atom, Hourman, Hawkman, Firestorm, the Huntress and Jimmy Olsen. Cover price $0.60.

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Ever since Ka-Zar discovered Pangea, the mysterious outpost of the once great Atlantean Empire, he and Shanna the She-Devil have been challenged by ancient perils. They discover a cave with a labyrinth of technology far more advanced than any other on Earth. Can they survive the attacks of the robotic caretaker long enough to discover the secrets of this wondrous place. "In the Beginning!" Story by Bruce Jones. Art by Brent Anderson and Carlos Garrion. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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"The Race to Overtake the Past!" With the help of a light-gathering machine, Superman and Supergirl view ancient Krypton and the wedding of the very first El, which took place 10,000 years before. Script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.60.

November 8, 1981. The Sunday comic strips in comic book form: Ripley's Believe It or Not, Brenda Starr Reporter (by Dale Messick and Ramona Fradon), Prince Valiant (by John Cullen Murphy), Star Trek (by Sharman DiVono and Ron Harris), Star Wars (script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson), The Phantom (script by Lee Falk, art by Sy Barry), Tarzan (by Mike Grell), Dick Tracy (by Gould, Fletcher, and Collins), Juliet Jones (by Stan Drake), Steve Canyon (by Milton Caniff), Gasoline Alley (by Dick Moores), Alley Oop (by Dave Graue), Doonesbury (by G.B. Trudeau), Andy Capp (by Reginald Smythe), Broom Hilda (by Russell Myers), The Wizard of Id (by Parker and Hart), B.C. (by Johnny Hart), Crock (by Bill Rechin and Don Wilder), Doctor Smock (by Geo. Lemont), Bringing Up Father (by Bill Kavanagh and Frank Fletcher), Henry (by Don Trachte), They'll Do It Every Time, Dennis the Menace (by Hank Ketcham), Marmaduke (by Brad Anderson), The Small Society (by Brickman), The Lockhorns (by Bill Hoest), and Mark Trail (by Dodd and Elrod). 24-page, 7-in. x 11-in., full color comic strip newspaper inserts.

November 15, 1981. The Sunday comic strips in comic book form: Ripley's Believe It or Not, Brenda Starr Reporter (by Dale Messick and Ramona Fradon), Prince Valiant (by John Cullen Murphy), Star Trek (by Sharman DiVono and Ron Harris), Star Wars (script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson), The Phantom (script by Lee Falk, art by Sy Barry), Tarzan (by Mike Grell), Dick Tracy (by Gould, Fletcher, and Collins), Juliet Jones (by Stan Drake), Steve Canyon (by Milton Caniff), Gasoline Alley (by Dick Moores), Alley Oop (by Dave Graue), Doonesbury (by G.B. Trudeau), Andy Capp (by Reginald Smythe), Broom Hilda (by Russell Myers), The Wizard of Id (by Parker and Hart), B.C. (by Johnny Hart), Crock (by Bill Rechin and Don Wilder), Doctor Smock (by Geo. Lemont), Bringing Up Father (by Bill Kavanagh and Frank Fletcher), Henry (by Don Trachte), They'll Do It Every Time, Dennis the Menace (by Hank Ketcham), Marmaduke (by Brad Anderson), The Small Society (by Brickman), The Lockhorns (by Bill Hoest), and Mark Trail (by Dodd and Elrod). 24-page, 7-in. x 11-in., full color comic strip newspaper inserts.

November 22, 1981. The Sunday comic strips in comic book form: Ripley's Believe It or Not, Brenda Starr Reporter (by Dale Messick and Ramona Fradon), Prince Valiant (by John Cullen Murphy), Star Trek (by Sharman DiVono and Ron Harris), Star Wars (script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson), The Phantom (script by Lee Falk, art by Sy Barry), Tarzan (by Mike Grell), Dick Tracy (by Gould, Fletcher, and Collins), Juliet Jones (by Stan Drake), Steve Canyon (by Milton Caniff), Gasoline Alley (by Dick Moores), Alley Oop (by Dave Graue), Doonesbury (by G.B. Trudeau), Andy Capp (by Reginald Smythe), Broom Hilda (by Russell Myers), The Wizard of Id (by Parker and Hart), B.C. (by Johnny Hart), Crock (by Bill Rechin and Don Wilder), Doctor Smock (by Geo. Lemont), Bringing Up Father (by Bill Kavanagh and Frank Fletcher), Henry (by Don Trachte), They'll Do It Every Time, Dennis the Menace (by Hank Ketcham), Marmaduke (by Brad Anderson), The Small Society (by Brickman), The Lockhorns (by Bill Hoest), and Mark Trail (by Dodd and Elrod). 24-page, 7-in. x 11-in., full color comic strip newspaper inserts.

Lake County News Herald editions Vol. 4 reprint the Sunday Morning comic strips in comic book form. This issue features Ripley's Believe it or Not, Star Wars, Star Trek, B.C., Dennis the Menace, Tarzan, Marmaduke, The Phantom, Prince Valiant, Popeye, Dick Tracy, and many more. Featuring stories and artwork by Archie Goodwin, Brad Anderson, Sy Barry, Milton Caniff, Johnny Hart and many others. 32-page, 7-in. x 11-in., full color comic strip newspaper inserts.

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Last 50-cent cover price. Cover by Stan Goldberg. "Soap Opera," script by Frank Doyle, art by Bob Bolling; Dilton creates a shampoo with a pink side effect. Veronica-Dots Dancing puzzle. "Ump Slump," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; While coaching a little league team, Archie has trouble dealing with a female umpire. "A E I O U," script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley Hawse overhears Gigi's conversation about a spot in a peanut butter commercial ad and he does his devious best to be in it. "Vote Tote"; Big Ethel enters the Miss Riverdale Beauty Pageant and proves being a runner-up also means you can be a winner. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover pencils by George Perez, inks by Bruce Patterson. Madness Is the Molecule Master, script by Roy Thomas (plot) and Paul Levitz (script), pencils by Steve Ditko (breakdowns) and Bruce Patterson (finished art), inks by Bruce Patterson; Six Legionnaires are marooned in the past with Superboy who is trying to regain his memory; The Time Trapper sends the robot Molecule Master to fight them. Hostess Cup Cakes ad with Red Tornado, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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Last 50-cent cover price. Cover art by Dexter Taylor. "Dinner for Two" Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "I Talk to the Animals," script and art by Dexter Taylor; An accident with Little Archie's science project makes it able to translate the speech of animals. "A Word to the Why's," script and art by Joe Edwards; Greg backs down from a fight with Charley. "The Laugh Man," script and art by Dexter Taylor; Archie launches a comedy career with the help of a comedic worm named Hammy Youngworm. "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner," pencils by Dexter Taylor, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead and Sabrina break the wishbone on the turkey dinner; It's a magic wishbone that Jughead uses to get all the dinner for himself. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

LOC is subtitled "On Comics Opinion and Comics Review." NOTE: title becomes Comic Fandoms Forum (1982) at issue #8. Issue #3 includes: "The Super-Hero as Vigilante" by Chuck Huber and Doug Martin, "The Handicapped in Comics" by Murray Ward, "An Interview with Russ Cochran," "Growing Up with Uncle Scrooge" by Paul Dini, Timely's Venus, and a comic-strip parody of "Flash Gordon." Also featuring Margaret O'Connell, Richard Howell, Tom Linehan, Lou Mougin, James Van Hise, Maggie Thompson, Don Thompson, Hannah Shapero. Cover features Wolverine, Batman and the Spectre. Cover price $1.95.

Mexican reprint of Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) #83. Spanish language reprints of Fantastic Four, printed in Mexico. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $7.00.

Mexican reprint of Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) #85. Spanish language reprints of Fantastic Four, printed in Mexico. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $7.00.

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Featuring: 8 page Dr. Graves reprint story "The Ghost of Slater Lake [Case No. 805]" drawn by Ernie Bache; 8 page Dr. Graves reprint story "The Girl in the Dream! [Case: 991]" written by Steve Skeates and drawn by Jim Aparo; 8 page Dr. Graves reprint story "The Perfect Crime [Case-533]" written by Steve Skeates and drawn by Pat Boyette. Cover art by Rocke Mastroserio. Cover price $0.50.

Mighty Mouse

UK Humor magazine featuring characters from the Marvel Comics universe. 36 Pages, B&W, 40p cover price, 8-in x 11 1/4-in.

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Featuring Material Originally Presented in Avengers (1963 1st Series) #76 - "The Blaze of Battle…the Flames of Love!" Starring the Avengers. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. In order to save his world, Arkon will use the power of the Scarlet Witch to destroy ours. The only thing standing in his way are the Avengers. Avengers Assemble! Plus 2 new pages of artwork by Bob Budiansky recapping Iron Man's history with the Avengers. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Originally presented in Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #155 - "Destination: Nightmare!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Herb Trimpe and John Severin. The Hulk travels through the microverse until he finds himself on a world very similar to his own Earth except one small detail - the Nazis and Allies are still engaged in World War II! What does Doctor Doom and the Shaper of Worlds have to do with this and will the Hulk ever see his beloved Jarella again? Plus two bonus pin-ups penciled by Terry Austin featuring Hulk take-offs - one is a Looney Tunes take-off titled Hulk-Hare and the other is an Archie take-off titled Hulkie. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Captain Britain in "The Junkheap That Walked Like A Man" Script by Dave Thorpe. Pencils and Inks by Alan Davis. Captain Britain battles a giant trash creature with an impressive arsenal. After the monster is incapacitated, Cap leads it back to the junkyard where it was created to find the source of its power. He travels down a long pipe dripping a strange fluid and encounters a large talking rodent. First appearance of Algernon. Reprints Avengers #184 "Death on the Hudson". Reprints Avengers #42 "The Plan and the Power". 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 56 pages, B&W.

Issue #379 - November 1981. Avengers, Champions and X-Men reprints. 8-in. x 11-in., 50 pages, black and white.

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Cover art by John Romita. On A Clear Day, You Can See...The Mirage!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backgrounds); Peter and his friends are attending the wedding of Betty and Ned when the party is crashed by the villainous Mirage who plans on robbing the guests; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man, the (Marvel, 1963 series) #156. Trial By Iron, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Fred Kida; Brian uses his new Captain Britain powers to defeat the Dark Reaver and vows to become a true hero. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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"Of Spiders and Serpents!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Devil-Slayer. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Herb Trimpe and Frank Giacoia. It's an unusual tale as the web-slinger becomes involved in the Serpent-Men's secret plot to takeover the world! The Serpent Cult needs to possess seven special warriors in order to conquer Earth. And six have already been captured: Doctor Strange, Clea, Gargoyle, Sub-Mariner, Valkyrie, and the Hulk! The last free member of the Defenders, Devil-Slayer, warns the wall-crawler that he is the Serpent Cult's seventh and final target! But something about the Devil-Slayer's story doesn't quite add up. Will Spider-Man figure out what's going on before it's too late? Flashback cameo by King Kull. 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Of Spiders and Serpents!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Devil-Slayer. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Herb Trimpe and Frank Giacoia. It's an unusual tale as the web-slinger becomes involved in the Serpent-Men's secret plot to takeover the world! The Serpent Cult needs to possess seven special warriors in order to conquer Earth. And six have already been captured: Doctor Strange, Clea, Gargoyle, Sub-Mariner, Valkyrie, and the Hulk! The last free member of the Defenders, Devil-Slayer, warns the wall-crawler that he is the Serpent Cult's seventh and final target! But something about the Devil-Slayer's story doesn't quite add up. Will Spider-Man figure out what's going on before it's too late? Flashback cameo by King Kull. 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

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"No Home for Heroes!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Human Torch, Quasar, and Giant Man (Bill Foster) cameos. Story by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Wilson and Chic Stone. The Thing is taken captive by the deadly monstrosity known as MODOK, and only Ben's erstwhile sparring partner the Savage Sub-Mariner can save him. Cover price $0.50.

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