Comic books June 1983

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June 4, 1983. Published by IPC Magazines, Ltd. in the U.K. "Tough action war stories every week!" Combined with Valiant (also an IPC publication). 9 x 11 in.; black and white (color centerspread); 32 pages; 20p cover price.

June 18, 1983. Published by IPC Magazines, Ltd. in the U.K. "Tough action war stories every week!" Combined with Valiant (also an IPC publication). 9 x 11 in.; black and white (color centerspread); 32 pages; 20p cover price.

June 25, 1983. Published by IPC Magazines, Ltd. in the U.K. "Tough action war stories every week!" Combined with Valiant (also an IPC publication). 9 x 11 in.; black and white (color centerspread); 32 pages; 20p cover price.

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Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, and Fred Himes. War comics from Charlton highlighting American conflicts of the 20th century, from World War I to Vietnam. Red Cross worker Alvin joins the pilots of the Lafayette Escadrille during WWI. The crew of a Navy oil tanker discovers a secret U-Boat base in the Caribbean during WWII. In a reprint of their first story, Vietnam GI Shotgun Harker is teamed with "the Chicken" to take out a heavy mortar squad. Where the Action Is; Rendezvous with Death!; Introducing "Shotgun" Harker and The Chicken. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

The Beatles Book (also known as Beatles Monthly) was a long-running fanzine produced by Beat Publications that was dedicated to the legacy of the incredible pop-culture phenomenon known as The Beatles. First published in August 1963, the magazine ran until production stopped with the 77th issue published in December,1969. It was revived in May, 1976, reprinting the first 77 issues with a few pages of added content. Beat Publications then continued producing new issues in October, 1982 until the publication ultimately ceased production with issue #321 printed in January, 2003. 6" x 8", 46 pages, B&W.

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Cover, stories, and art by Berni Wrightson. "The muck monster." 7 pages. Reprinted from Eerie #68. In a variation on the Frankenstein story, the monster gains his freedom in a very unusual way. "The Pepper Lake Monster." 10 pages. Reprinted from Eerie #58. A man attempts to capture the famous Pepper Lake Monster. Even if he succeeds though, the townspeople might have other ideas. "The Black Cat." 12 pages. Reprinted from Creepy #62. Adapted from the story by Edgar Allen Poe. A couples pet cat develops an intense interest in the man of the house. When this attention drives the man to the brink of madness, the man takes drastic action. The ebony feline may have the last laugh however. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.50.

Cover art by Sheldon Mayer. Knights of the Round Table starring Peter Porkchops, art by Otto Feuer. Crystal Ball starring Doodles Duck, script and art by Sheldon Mayer. Out to Launch! starring the Three Mouseketeers, art by Rube Grossman. Magic Mischief! starring Dodo and the Frog, art by Otto Feuer. Mad Hatter starring Dizzy Dog, script and art by Sheldon Mayer. Fright-Fully Yours! starring Stanley the Timid Scarecrow, art by Ruben Grossman. Airplane Pain starring Doodles Duck, script and art by Sheldon Mayer. A Very Crooked Story! starring Peter Panda, art by Rube Grossman. Battling Bed starring Nip & Chip, art by Otto Feuer. Camp Cru-M-Bee's Pet Dog...Spot! starring Stanley and His Monster, script by Arnold Drake, art by Win Mortimer. 100 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Canadian edition with $1.50 cover price - Cover art by Sheldon Mayer. Knights of the Round Table starring Peter Porkchops, art by Otto Feuer. Crystal Ball starring Doodles Duck, script and art by Sheldon Mayer. Out to Launch! starring the Three Mouseketeers, art by Rube Grossman. Magic Mischief! starring Dodo and the Frog, art by Otto Feuer. Mad Hatter starring Dizzy Dog, script and art by Sheldon Mayer. Fright-Fully Yours! starring Stanley the Timid Scarecrow, art by Ruben Grossman. Airplane Pain starring Doodles Duck, script and art by Sheldon Mayer. A Very Crooked Story! starring Peter Panda, art by Rube Grossman. Battling Bed starring Nip & Chip, art by Otto Feuer. Camp Cru-M-Bee's Pet Dog...Spot! starring Stanley and His Monster, script by Arnold Drake, art by Win Mortimer. 100 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover art by Alex Toth. A brief look at the Black Hood's history. The Mask and the Man, script by Cary Burkett, art by Gray Morrow; The Black Hood is recruited by the CIA to stop an international criminal from selling classified defense documents to the highest bidder. Get On The Stick, Kramer, script by Marv Channing, art by Doug Wildey; An ex-marine faces his harshest drill sergeant in civilian life. Crime Hits a Sour Note, script by Marv Channing and Robin Snyder, art by Al McWilliams. A one-page featurette on the weapons produced by Damian, the Black Hood's weaponer, art by Gray Morrow. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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Featuring the 17-page Blackhawk story "The Tomb of the Unknown Blackhawk." Written by Mark Evanier, with art by Dan Spiegle. Plus: 6-page Blackhawk Detached Service Diary story "The Long Road Runs Both Ways!" Written by Mark Evanier, with art by Bill Ziegler. (Note: part origin of Chop-Chop.) Cover by Howard Chaykin. Cover price $0.60.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Featuring the 17-page Blackhawk story "The Tomb of the Unknown Blackhawk." Written by Mark Evanier, with art by Dan Spiegle. Plus: 6-page Blackhawk Detached Service Diary story "The Long Road Runs Both Ways!" Written by Mark Evanier, with art by Bill Ziegler. (Note: part origin of Chop-Chop.) Cover by Howard Chaykin. Cover price $0.75.

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Photo cover. "Scrapbook" behind the scene photos, Episode guide, Studio set and costume features, "Hand of Death" fiction story by Ken Armstrong, more. 8.25-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 36 newsprint pages.

Edited by Joe Claro. Video games go Hollywood! A look at TRON, ZAXXON, Intellivision's Dungeons & Dragons, and much more! Plus, video games we hope we never see. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

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The Spectre enlists Batman's help in finding his human host, the abducted Jim Corrigan, in "The Body-Napping of Jim Corrigan!" Written by Mike W. Barr. Art by Ross Andru & Rick Hoberg. Cover by Jim Aparo. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. The Spectre enlists Batman's help in finding his human host, the abducted Jim Corrigan, in "The Body-Napping of Jim Corrigan!" Written by Mike W. Barr. Art by Ross Andru & Rick Hoberg. Cover by Jim Aparo. Cover price $0.75.

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Whitman edition. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Issue 142/143. June 1983. French language reprint of Captain America (1968 1st Series) #282 and #283. 6.75" x 10.25". 52 pages. Black and white. NOTE: All text in French.

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Bucky (Jack Monroe) becomes Nomad. FIRST PRINTING (1st printing cover has a color background and does NOT have a "Nomad" note in upper right corner). "On Your Belly You Shall Crawl, and Dust You Shall Eat!" Part 2 of 3. First appearance of Jack Monroe as Nomad. Guest-starring Nick Fury. Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Captain America is a prisoner of the Viper after being defeated by the Constrictor in the previous issue. Fortunately, Cap has a friend on the inside, SHIELD undercover agent Gail Runciter, and a friend on the outside, the new Nomad, who will both try to set him free! Can they rescue the living legend? And what catastrophe is the Viper planning for America's heartland? Cameo appearances by Spider-woman and Sam Wilson. (Note: This issue was reprinted in 1992 with a $1.75 cover price. The cover of the second printing has a silver background and contains a dog-ear ?Nomad' banner.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Canadian edition. Bucky (Jack Monroe) becomes Nomad. FIRST PRINTING (1st printing cover has a color background and does NOT have a "Nomad" note in upper right corner). "On Your Belly You Shall Crawl, and Dust You Shall Eat!" Part 2 of 3. First appearance of Jack Monroe as Nomad. Guest-starring Nick Fury. Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Captain America is a prisoner of the Viper after being defeated by the Constrictor in the previous issue. Fortunately, Cap has a friend on the inside, SHIELD undercover agent Gail Runciter, and a friend on the outside, the new Nomad, who will both try to set him free! Can they rescue the living legend? And what catastrophe is the Viper planning for America's heartland? Cameo appearances by Spider-woman and Sam Wilson. Cover price $0.75.

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"The Dread Tread of the Screeching Tire!" After going to the movies, The Zoo Crew faces a giant tire piloted by Starski N. Hatch. The issue pokes fun at a number of Steven Spielberg movies, including E.T., Close Encounters, and Poltergeist. Script by Roy Thomas and Scott Shaw, pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Hoberg. Cover by Shaw. Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Dread Tread of the Screeching Tire!" After going to the movies, The Zoo Crew faces a giant tire piloted by Starski N. Hatch. The issue pokes fun at a number of Steven Spielberg movies, including E.T., Close Encounters, and Poltergeist. Script by Roy Thomas and Scott Shaw, pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Hoberg. Cover by Shaw. Cover price $0.60.

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Stories by Jack Kirby and Tim Conrad. Art by Jack Kirby, Tim Conrad and Mike Thibodeaux. Cover by Jack Kirby and Mike Thibodeaux. One of the final series from legendary artist Jack Kirby. Interstellar law officer Captain Victory battles menaces from space such as the Insectons, replacing his body with a fresh clone whenever it gets badly damaged. This series launched both Pacific Comics and the independent, creator-owned trend in comics publishing. At last, the origin of Captain Victory is revealed. Meet Big Ugly; Off On a Comet. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

CARTOONIST PROfiles magazine allows syndicated cartoonists to tell, in their own words, what it took for them to become professionals. Comic artists explain their own unique method of creating a continuous flow of ideas, which have sustained them over long periods of time. This magazine explains how the cartoonist brought himself to the attention of the major syndicates. They tell their own life experiences have enabled them to speak with that unique voice. Cover price $5.00.

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Exodus. In the aftermath of High Society, Cerebus escapes, alone on a boat, only to find an ever-increasing number of familiar stowaways, in a story based on the Marx Brothers famous stateroom skit. This story was not reprinted in the High Society or Church & State collections. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim. Cover price $1.60.

Volume 2 Number 3, May/June 1983. Contains an 11-1/2 page Superman section. Cover price $1.95.

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The Comic Reader is a source for information on the comic industry, what comics and when they are coming out that month (mainly Marvel and DC), includes a synopsis of the story. Bullet Crow strip (in color) by Chuck Fiala; Captain Kentucky & Information Center by Don Rosa. Funny Animal front cover by Jim Engel & Joe Rubinstein, Star Hunters back cover by Don Newton & Sam De La Rosa. Includes comic strips from The Menomonee Falls Gazette. The Comic Reader was like Wizard Magazine before there was a Wizard Magazine. 62 pages, B&W, 7-in. x 10.25-in. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover by Jim Starlin. In this issue: Jim Starlin's Dreadstar, and a Jim-dandy interview! Plus: DC's driving force Dick Giordano voices his views on violence in comics (part 1); from Foster to Frazetta, Roy G. Krenkel's last interview; and comics writer and retailer Tony Isabella on Black Lightning and Moon Knight. Cover price $1.95.

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Weekly British War comics digest. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.