Comic books January 1985

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1st printing.

By Lynn Johnston.

The Pattersons of For Better or For Worse have edged out the Bumsteads as the first family of the funnies. —Life The clear favorite in terms of popularity is a slice-of-life humor strip, For Better or For Worse, cartoonist Lynn Johnstons offbeat view of the modern family of four. —Detroit Free Press For Better or For Worse is Canadian cartoonist Lynn Johnstons humorous look at the ups and downs of the Patterson family, a contemporary suburban family.

Syndicated in more than 450 newspapers.

Softcover, 8-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, B&W.

Vol. 2, No. 2. January/February 1985. 8" x 10.75". 82 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Meet Memory - a deadly, mind-controlling villainess who's not only terrorizing an entire planet, but is putting Mon-El through the pain of his 1,000-year captivity in the Phantom Zone - all over again! Conclusion of a two-part story by Paul Levitz, with art by Terry Shoemaker and Karl Kesel. Cover by Dan Jurgens and Kesel. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $.95 cover price. Meet Memory - a deadly, mind-controlling villainess who's not only terrorizing an entire planet, but is putting Mon-El through the pain of his 1,000-year captivity in the Phantom Zone - all over again! Conclusion of a two-part story by Paul Levitz, with art by Terry Shoemaker and Karl Kesel. Cover by Dan Jurgens and Kesel. Cover price $0.95.

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Special spotlight on Lightning Lass! By Paul Levitz, guest penciller Joe Orlando and Larry Mahlstedt, with a cover by Steve Lightle and Mahlstedt. Cover price $1.25.

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Last 60c cover priced issue. Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "Thanks Is in Giving!", script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie wonders what it would have been like to be one of the Pilgrims. "Sale Tale" one-page Sabrina story. "The Red Flash," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg; A game builder at Mr. Lodge's company builds an arcade game that disintegrates people who kick the console and transforms them into characters within the game. Archie's Club News. Jughead has a dream where he thinks the TV is dumb. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover art by Jaime Hernandez and Gilbert Hernandez. One-page Locas story, script and art by Jaime Hernandez; Maggie and Hopey discuss getting a new writer and artist. "Las Mujeres Perdidas" part five, script and art by Jaime Hernandez; Hoppers adjusts to life without Maggie. 13-page "Los Bros. Hernandez Sketchbook," art by Jaime Hernandez and Gilbert Hernandez. "Ready? Set? Go!" one-page story, script and art by Gilbert Hernandez; Gilbert's characters complain about their condition. 1st printing (2nd to 5th printings exist for most issues in this series). Mature readers. 36 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.95.

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The Iron Man of 2020's bungled invasion of Sanctuary brings quite the reprisal down on Sunset Bain's head, even as Machine Man & Jocasta are reunited in "Victory." Co-plot & script by Tom DeFalco, co-plot, art & colors by Barry Windsor-Smith. Cover by Windsor-Smith. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $1.00 cover price. The Iron Man of 2020's bungled invasion of Sanctuary brings quite the reprisal down on Sunset Bain's head, even as Machine Man & Jocasta are reunited in "Victory." Co-plot & script by Tom DeFalco, co-plot, art & colors by Barry Windsor-Smith. Cover by Windsor-Smith. Cover price $1.00.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Iron Man of 2020's bungled invasion of Sanctuary brings quite the reprisal down on Sunset Bain's head, even as Machine Man & Jocasta are reunited in "Victory." Co-plot & script by Tom DeFalco, co-plot, art & colors by Barry Windsor-Smith. Cover by Windsor-Smith. Cover price $0.75.

Cover art by Doug Webb (as Armanli). "Family Tides," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of TV show Family Ties. "One Fine Morning at State Prison," script and art by Don Martin; Execution by electric chair. "The Evolution of the Species, Updated," script by Chris Hart, art by Harry North. "After the Game Is Over," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Jack Davis; Another side to sports fans. "The Mad Movie Rating System," script by John Ficarra (script) and Billy Doherty (idea); Additional MPAA style movie ratings. "The Lighter Side of...", script and art by Dave Berg. "One Fine Christmas in the Jungle," script and art by Don Martin; Cannibal tribe donates for the needy. Spy Vs. Spy by Antonio Prohias. "Mad Percentages," script by John Ficarra, art by Paul Coker; featuring E.T. and Woody Allen. "Snappy Answers to Stupid Bumper Stickers," script by Larry Siegel, art by Bob Clarke. "The Best... and the Worst... Things to Say for Every Occasion," script by Tom Koch, art by George Woodbridge. "Hardhassle and McCorny," script by Dick De Bartolo, art by Angelo Torres; Parody of TV show Hardcastle and McCormick. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. Back cover strip with art by Don Martin. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.25.

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Volume 68, Issue 1 - January 1985. Cover by Vincent Di Fate. Fantasy and Science Fiction stories by Damon Knight, Avram Davidson, Chet Williamson, David Wiltse, Kevin J. Anderson, Thomas Wylde, Rivka Jacobs. Science article by Isaac Asimov. Softcover. 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, text. Cover price $1.75.

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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. Kevin Matchstick spends the night in jail. Can Mirth the world-mage spring him? Note: Part 5 of 15 of the Hero Discovered story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

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Article on Iceman limited series; Sol Brodsky is remembered by Stan Lee, Stan Goldberg, Mike Esposito, Dick Giordano, Roy Thomas, John Romita, Sr. and others; John Romita, Sr. cover. Cover price $0.35.

Secret Wars Doctor Doom - Art by Mike Zeck. Featuring Victor Von Doom, arch enemy of the Fantastic Four and quite possibly the most dangerous man alive. His super human intellect has few rivals and his knowledge of the mystic arts is just this side of the Sorcerer Supreme himself. Victor Von Doom may have been the world's greatest hero but a disfiguring accident left him physically and mentally scarred. He blames his one time friend Reed Richards and has vowed eternal vengeance. Now, encased in armor that rivals Iron Man's, Doom stands upon the ramparts of Castle Doom overlooking the countryside of Latveria, the kingdom he rules with an iron fist, and contemplates a future where Doom rules the world. Full Color, 1-in. diameter NOTE: Doctor Doom once defeated the nigh omnipotent Beyond by using only his indomitable willpower (see Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) #10. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Secret Wars - Featuring the iconic logo for the grand daddy of all major events - Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars! Full Color, 2-in. diameter

Hulk (Crossroads) - Art by Mike Mignola. When the heroes of Earth deemed the Jade Giant too dangerous, they exiled him to the mystical Crossroads, a realm with countless paths that lead to countless worlds, but none of them lead home. Full Color, 2-in. diameter NOTE: For the full story see Incredible Hulk #300 and Incredible Hulk: Crossroads TPB. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Sub-Mariner - Art by John Byrne. The mighty Prince Namor has tried to destroy the surface world as many times as he has saved it. he is one of the first and most complex super heroes in history. Full Color, 2-in. diameter

Hercules - Art by John Buscema. The mighty Hercules has proven to be a powerful force for good as a memeber of the Avengers and on his own. What else can you expect from the world's first super hero! Full Color, 2-in. diameter

Cloak - One-half of the duo - Cloak & Dagger - Cloak's sweeping cape holds within the power of darkness and a passageway to void of numbing coldness! Alongside his partner, Dagger, he strives to fight crime in the Marvel Universe on a street level. Full Color, 2-in. diameter. NOTE: Cloak and Dagger were cvo-created by Bill Mantlo and Ed Hannigan. - Odinosn, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Red Wolf - This Native America hero fights to keep the lands of his people save from evil doers in all their many guises. Full Color, 2-in. diameter.

The New Mutants Logo - They are the next generation of X-Men, they are the Children of the Atom! Full Color, 1-in. diameter.

Cannonball - Kentucky teen Sam Guthrie was startled the day he discovered he could project himself through the air at super human speed surrounded by an invulnerable force field! Charles Xavier sought Sam out and recruited him to join the New Mutants and train to become the next generation of X-Men. Full Color, 1 1/2-in. diameter. NOTE: For the full story see New Mutants GN (1982 Marvel). - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Wolfsbane - Art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Rahne Sinclair is a shy teen from Scotland who discovered that she has the amazing ability to shape-shift into a wolf! Charles Xavier sought Rahne out and recruited her to join the New Mutants and train to become the next generation of X-Men. Full Color, 1 1/2-in. diameter. NOTE: For the full story see New Mutants GN (1982 Marvel). - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Mirage - Dani Moonstar is a Native American teen born with the ability to cast lifelike illusions using the power of her mind! Charles Xavier sought Dani out and recruited her to join the New Mutants and train to become the next generation of X-Men. Full Color, 1 1/2-in. diameter. NOTE: For the full story see New Mutants GN (1982 Marvel). - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Magneto - When Charles Xavier is wounded in battle, he is taken to the stars by the Princess of the Shi'ar Empire where their alien tech can save him. But before he goes, he asks his long time enemy and friend, Magneto, to look after his students. Magneto agrees and becomes the Headmaster of the Charles Xavier School for the Gifted. Full Color, 1 1/2-in. diameter. NOTE: For the full story see Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series #200. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Alpha Flight Logo - They are Canada's Premier Super Team! Full Color, 1-in. diameter.

Puck - Art by John Byrne. As a member of Alpha Flight, Canada's Premier Super Team, Puck uses his near super human agility to bring down the bad guys! Full Color, 1 1/2-in. diameter.

Aurora - Art by John Byrne. As a member of Alpha Flight, Canada's Premier Super Team, Jeanne-Marie Beaubier, alongside her twin brother Northstar, uses her super human speed and energy powers to bring down the bad guys! Full Color, 1 1/2-in. diameter.

Box - Art by John Byrne. As a member of Alpha Flight, Canada's Premier Super Team, Roger Bochs uses his super human ability to phase with technology to merge with the mighty robot - BOX - and fight evil! Full Color, 1 1/2-in. diameter.

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Cover art by Frank Miller. Home Fires!, script by Roger McKenzie (Co-Plot) and Roger Stern, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein; A group of regular citizens are setting fires to try to get the city to pay them 6 million dollars, but are stopped by Captain America. Kevin Nowlan portfolio--full-page illustrations of Dagger, the Black Widow, Red Sonja, Phoenix, the Herald of Galactus, and She-Hulk (the drawing that formed the basis for the John Byrne story in Fantastic Four 275). Terry Austin portfolio--full-page illustrations of Doctor Doom, the Black Widow, women of the X-Men. Back cover Captain America illustration by Frank Miller. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Auction Item: CBCS 9.8 View scans Auction opens June 10 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #18-3D7667A-015	Add to cart VF+ 8.5 $29.00 View scan	Add to cart Fine $10.00	Add to cart Fine $10.00
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Direct Edition. "Assault on Galactus!" Part 9 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. The World Devourer makes his ultimate move. Can even the combined powers of the Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Magneto, Spider-Man, and Incredible Hulk prevent mighty Galactus from consuming Battleworld, thus destroying everyone and everything on it? Plus, watch as Doctor Doom's diabolical scheme comes to fruition. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

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Newsstand Edition. "Assault on Galactus!" Part 9 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. The World Devourer makes his ultimate move. Can even the combined powers of the Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Magneto, Spider-Man, and Incredible Hulk prevent mighty Galactus from consuming Battleworld, thus destroying everyone and everything on it? Plus, watch as Doctor Doom's diabolical scheme comes to fruition. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian Edition with $1.00 cover price. "Assault on Galactus!" Part 9 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. The World Devourer makes his ultimate move. Can even the combined powers of the Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Magneto, Spider-Man, and Incredible Hulk prevent mighty Galactus from consuming Battleworld, thus destroying everyone and everything on it? Plus, watch as Doctor Doom's diabolical scheme comes to fruition. Cover price $1.00.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Assault on Galactus!" Part 9 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. The World Devourer makes his ultimate move. Can even the combined powers of the Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Magneto, Spider-Man, and Incredible Hulk prevent mighty Galactus from consuming Battleworld, thus destroying everyone and everything on it? Plus, watch as Doctor Doom's diabolical scheme comes to fruition. Cover price $0.75.

UK Edition - 1st printing. Collects Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) #1, Marvel Team-Up (1972-1984) Annual # 7. Featuring Alpha Flight. Includes Alpha Flight # 1 Cover Reproduction, Secret Wars Crossword Puzzle Page, Department H Security File on Wolverine, and a Secret Wars Maze & Word Search puzzle page. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 64 pages, full color.

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Cover art by Steve Ditko. Man On A Rampage, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; with his Aunt May in the hospital, Spidey battles as never before; Doctor Octopus guest-stars; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man, The (Marvel, 1963 series) #32. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Cover art by Steve Ditko. Man On A Rampage, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; with his Aunt May in the hospital, Spidey battles as never before; Doctor Octopus guest-stars; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man, The (Marvel, 1963 series) #32. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Reprints Spider-Man #32; Steve Ditko art. Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. First 65c cover-priced issue. Cover art by Steve Ditko. The Molten Man Regrets, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man battles the Molten Man; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #35. 36 pgs. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

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"The Incandescent Man" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Cannonball. Script by Louise Simonson. Pencils by Bret Blevins. Inks by Mike Esposito. A bizarre new villain rises from the waters off Staten Island! It's the Incandescent Man! Where did his awesome powers come from? Unfortunately, young Sam Guthrie doesn't have time to ponder that question, once he runs into the giant glowing monster in Times Square! But fortunately for Cannonball, the web-slinger is in the neighborhood and joins the fight! Can Spider-Man and Cannonball power down the Incandescent Man? (Notes: The letters page announces that the next issue, MTU 150, will be the final one for the Marvel Team-Up Series. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 246.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "The Incandescent Man" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Cannonball. Script by Louise Simonson. Pencils by Bret Blevins. Inks by Mike Esposito. A bizarre new villain rises from the waters off Staten Island! It's the Incandescent Man! Where did his awesome powers come from? Unfortunately, young Sam Guthrie doesn't have time to ponder that question, once he runs into the giant glowing monster in Times Square! But fortunately for Cannonball, the web-slinger is in the neighborhood and joins the fight! Can Spider-Man and Cannonball power down the Incandescent Man? (Notes: The letters page announces that the next issue, MTU 150, will be the final one for the Marvel Team-Up Series. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 246.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

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Annual 1986 - 1st printing. He-Man, the most powerful man in the universe, and his friends Teela, Man-at-Arms, Orko, and the mighty Battle Cat defend the secrets of Castle Greyskull from the evil forces of Skeletor! This tomb features prose stories, comic stories, information about He-Man's friends and enemies, word puzzles and games, and much more! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color.

1st printing. By Mark Sufrin. Featuring He-Man and Teela in a dangerous race against Skeletor, Evil-Lynn, and Beast man! Hardcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 64 pages, full color.