Fan comic books issue 3

Published by the S.F.C.A. and edited by Rocket's Blast guru G.B. Love, Fighting Hero Comics was produced during the golden age of comic book fanzines. Issue # 3 features Jon Jarl of the Space Police in "World of Vampires," written by Eando Binder with art by Bill Spicer. Includes letters by Richard "Grass" Green, Howard Waldrop, and Larry Herndon. Cover by Spicer. 20-cent cover price. 12 pgs, ditto. Cover price $0.20.

Issue #3 - Summer 1969. Cover by Berni Wrightson, back cover by George Metzger. Written by Robert Schoenfeld, Tom Fagan and J. Randolph Cox. Art by Tom Sutton, Bill Spicer, John Fantucchio and Joe Salini. Spot illustrations by Tom Sutton, John Fantuccio, 21 pages of Metzger's Moondog, five pages of photos from the 1968 Scarp Con (Stan Lee, John Benson, Murphy Anderson, Roy Thomas, Jim Steranko and many many more), letters from Vaughn Bode, Mike Barrier, Fred Hembeck, Doug Moench, Marv Wolfman, Dwight Decker, John Ryan and Bill Spicer. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 34 pages, black and white. Cover price $0.50.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "World's Greatest!" Collects Marvel Adventures Fantastic Four (2005) #9-12. Written by JEFF PARKER. Art by MANUEL GARCIA, JUAN SANTACRUZ, CARLO PAGULAYAN, SCOTT KOBLISH, RAUL FERNANDEZ & JEFFREY HUET. Cover by CARLO PAGULAYAN. All adventure, all action, for all ages! Join Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch and the Thing for a wild ride of all-new, unforgettable exploits as they take on Klaw, the Black Panther, the Molecule Man and Dr. Doom! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 3/4-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $6.99.

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Story and art by Jeff Johnson. 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Volume 3. Fanzine created by Jerry Bails. The Memory Jogger!! A tabular listing of comic-book artists, 1935-1969. Compiled by Hames Ware and Jerry Bails. A comprehensive grid of comic artists and the publisher they worked for and during what time frame. Stapled pages, 8-1/2" x 5-1/2", 36 pages, B&W.

Wraparound cover by Alan Weiss. REH fiction: "Guns of Khartoum" and "The Brazen Peacock." Interview with Glenn Lord. Solomon Kane portfolio by Alan Weiss. Articles on REH fanzines and REH imitators L. Sprague de Camp, Lin Carter, and Roy Thomas. Illustrations by Stephen Fabian, Alex Nino, Roy Krenkel, Steve Leialoha, Howard Chaykin, Walt Simonson, and Craig Russell. Pin-ups of "Muriela" from the Conan story "Jewels of Gwahlur" (looks suspiciously like Caroline Munroe, but the model is not identified). Magazine format; black and white; 64 pages on high-quality white paper stock. Cover price $3.50.

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Summer 1979, Number 3 Volume 1 (on cover). Magazine containing science fiction and fantasy short stories, reviews, essays, and more. This issue: cover art by Thomas Blackshear. Writers Tanith Lee, C. J. Cherryh and others. Interior artwork by Clyde Caldwell, Richard Corben, Howard Chaykin, and others, plus a Stephen Fabian portfolio. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 64pg, BW. Cover price $3.00.

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Vol. 3, No. 1 - April , 1955. 5.5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $9.00 View scans large crease back small creases small tears Front cover detached 15%.

Vol. 3, No. 2 - June , 1955. 5.5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Fantagraphics Edition - Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Vaughn Bode.

The third collection of the late Vaughn Bode's Erotica. Complete and in full color!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $12.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 120 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $7.95.

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Fanzine/adzine by Dr. Alfred Stewart covering a broad range of fandom. Self-described as (a scholarly journal devoted to the study of all relationships between art and fiction/story, the telling of stories with/through the aid of pictures). 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 30 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Volume 3, Issue 1 - April-June, 1980. Fanzine/adzine by Dr. Alfred Stewart covering a broad range of fandom. Self-described as (a scholarly journal devoted to the study of all relationships between art and fiction/story, the telling of stories with/through the aid of pictures). 8.5" x 11", 54 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.75.

Fanzine/adzine by Dr. Alfred Stewart covering a broad range of fandom. Self-described as (a scholarly journal devoted to the study of all relationships between art and fiction/story, the telling of stories with/through the aid of pictures). This issue: Modesty Blaise. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 54 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Fanzine by Lamar Blaylock. Cover by Dan Adkins. The Wallace Wood Story. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 24 pages, black and white with illustrations. Cover price $0.50.

Alan Hanley's Comic Book is a must have for the collector and historian of early comic fandom. This early comic book fanzine is a self-published collection of stories by Alan Hanley dedicated to Nostalgic Nonsense and having fun at the expense of your favorite golden age and silver age heroes. The only ad in the issue is for Nostalgia Press's Flash Gordon hardcover (inside back cover). 32 pages, 8.5-in. x 11-in., black and white interior.

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December 1973. Newsletter by Clay Geerdes. Contains news of comix, artists of interest, and a general review of what was happening in the underground market. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 2 pages, black and white.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "1955-1956!" Story and art by Charles Schulz. The third volume in our acclaimed series takes us into the mid-1950s as Linus learns to talk, Snoopy begins to explore his eccentricities (including his hilarious first series of impressions), Lucy's unrequited crush on Schroeder takes final shape, and Charlie Brown becomes... well, even more Charlie Brown-ish. Over half of the strips in this volume have never been printed since their original appearance in newspapers a half century ago! Even the most dedicated Peanuts collector/fan is sure to find many new treasures. The Complete Peanuts will run 25 volumes, collecting two years chronologically at a rate of two books a year for 12 years. Each volume is designed by the award-winning cartoonist Seth (Clyde Fans) and features impeccable production values; every single strip from Charles M. Schulz's 50-year American classic is reproduced better than ever before. This volume includes an introduction by Matt Groening (The Simpsons) as well as the popular Complete Peanuts index, a hit with librarians and collectors alike, and an epilogue by series editor Gary Groth. Hardcover, 9-in. x 7-in., 346 pages, B&W. Cover price $28.95.

Edited by Barry Kaufman. A bi-annual(published twice a year) fan magazine featuring articles and photos of obscure horror films. Features articles on Hispanic Horror Films, "Texas Chainsaw Massacre", "Mother's Day", and more. Loose wraps. 8 1/2" X 11". 40 pages. B&W.

German reprint series. This issue reprints material from Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) #2, Daredevil (1964 1st Series) #2, and Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) #2. 32 pages, four color, German language.

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2nd Edition - Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #41-63 and ANNUAL #3-4.

Written by STAN LEE. Art and cover by JACK KIRBY.

This volume collects perhaps the greatest of the legendary Fantastic Four stories - including the first-ever appearances of the Black Panther, the Inhumans, the Negative Zone, and the Silver Surfer and Galactus.

Softcover, 536 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.99.

Auction Item: Coverless View scans Auction opens October 3 COVERLESS/INCOMPLETE. Missing first wrap and interior piece (affects Samson, Space Smith and Sub Saunders stories). Lateral spine tears. Centerfold detached at one staple. First wrap detached at one staple.

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Cover art by Lou Fine. The Giant Mystery Plane starring Samson, art by Alex Blum. The Power of the Slave-Giant's Goddess starring Flick Falcon, art by Don Rico. The Golden Chalice starring Golden Knight, art by Grieg Chapian. The Spy's Paintings of Peril starring Yank Wilson, script and art by Jack Farr. The Leopard Women of Venus, script and art by Fletcher Hanks [as Hank Christy]; Diverted from their mission to Mars, Space Smith and Dianna are captured by the robot scientists of Venus who wish to turn Dianna into one of their Leopard Women. The Demon's Endeavor starring Stardust, script and art by Fletcher Hanks. The Treasure of Coralla starring Sub Saunders, art by Henry Kiefer [as Karl Kief]. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Back in Blue!" Collects Fantastic Four (2014-2015 5th Series) #11-14 and Fantastic Four (2014 5th Series) Annual #1.

Written by James Robinson. Art by Leonard Kirk, Tom Grummett, Marc Laming, Karl Kesel and Tom Palmer. Cover by Leonard Kirk.

Sue Richards confronts Dr. Doom in Latveria over the welfare of her daughter, Valeria - and the result is one of the most savage battles in FF history! Back home, the Thing - jailed for murder - finds an unlikely ally while fighting a rogues' gallery of powerhouse villains in prison! Meanwhile, Wyatt Wingfoot is hunted by a mysteriously familiar bowman! And Spider-Man hopes to rehabilitate his down-and-out buddy, Johnny Storm, who has a desperate message for Ben. But will the Thing ever trust Johnny again? As Iron Man attacks Mr. Fantastic, and Sandman and the Thing plan a jailbreak, Camp Hammond is attacked and the Future Foundation kids are kidnapped...by Thor?! The villain behind it all steps from the shadows, but can Reed piece together the puzzle in time?

Plus: the return of the blue uniforms!

Softcover, 120 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

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Written by PAUL CORNELL Penciled by HORACIO DOMINGUEZ Cover by NIKO HENRICHON Okay, you remember that the FF had ventured into fiction to save the world? In this issue, we find out who the big villain is (one of the original Marvel villains, that the FF have never met!) Frankenstein vs. Dracula! Johnny collapses in the arms of Mr. Toad! And the deaths of nearly all the FF. Yes, in a miniseries. The guys on the main book are just going to have to deal. Join us as True Story becomes a true nightmare. 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

The definitive superhero magazine. Featuring: Films - RoboCop 2, Toxic Avenger II & Behind the Camera; Comics - Frank Miller, Mark Farmer, Folly & Vice, & Reviews; plus: RPGs, News, Comicstrips, Books & more. RoboCop 2 cover. Cover price $3.95.

By Renee French. Cover price $2.50.

Edited by Biljo White. Cover by Biljo White. Ghost Rider comic review by Tom Fagan, Son of Satan comic strip by Biljo White, The Blade comic strip by Ron Foss and Richard Greene, and more. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., loose pages bound with staples, B&W, 24 pages. Cover price $0.30.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Yu Tsurusaki. Art and cover by Shin Ikezawa. Translated by M. Fulcrum. Adapted by Benjamin Wilgus. Tachibana was once an unattractive salaryman, but ever since he was transported to another world, he's been stuck in the body of a beautiful blonde woman. That newfound beauty has gotten him entangled in a village's evil ritual. His food's drugged, his clothing switched for a barely there swimsuit, and he's served up to a giant squid. These types of troubles never would have beset him when he was a man! Can Tachibana reach the capital city in one piece?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.99.

Volume 3 -1st printing. "1933!" By Harold Gray. "Graphically and philosophically, Gray's strip was an integrated whole. His style and graphic conventions suited perfectly the vision of the world that he held. And his philosophy and his stories were a seamless tapestry. Few comic strips can claim similar accomplishments. Few begin with such complex ambitions. And of the few that do, fewer yet achieve them as fully - as Little Orphan Annie did." - From the introduction by R.C. Harvey. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 10 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 156 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

Fanzine dedicated to reviews of Marvel Comics published by Art Gumbus and edited by Thom Fagan. Cover by Will Meugniot. This issue features an article about Beast "Whatever Happened to the Real Mc Coy?" by Karl Kesel. 32 pages, B&W, 5.5" x 8.5". Cover price $0.60.

Genzine focusing on fan history. Mimosa won the Best Fanzine Hugo in 1991–1994, 1997, 1998, and 2003, and it was nominated in 1995, 1996, 1999-2002, and 2004. 8.5" x 11", 44 pages, B&W.

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Fanzine/Ad-zine in association with Motley (1967 John Kowal) Fanzine. Created and Edited by John Kowal. Ads for comic buyers/sellers at the time. Features an ad from Buddy Saunders. Loose pages staples. 8 1/2" X 11". 14 pages. Text only.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

The third issue of Now showcases a cover by acclaimed cartoonist Al Columbia as well as more than 100 pages of all new comics fiction by a host of talent from around the globe, including: Anna Haifisch, Dash Shaw, Jesse Reklaw, Eleonor Davis, Marcello Quintanhila, Anne Simon, Ben Passmore, and James Romberger. Plus other surprises! Find out why Now is the most talked-about comics anthology in years.

Softcover, 120 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.99.

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Issue #3 - July 1989. SF fanzine edited by Gary Lovisi. 5.5" x 8.5", 44 pages, B&W Cover price $4.00.

Fanzine edited by Robert Weinberg. Articles: "The Masked Detective" by Nick Carr, and "Death to the Avenger" by Kenneth Robeson. Includes Pulp cover galleries as well as An Index to South Sea Stories. 5 1/2-in x 8 1/2-in; black and white; 32 pages; side stapled. Cover price $1.50.

1st printing. Compilation of movies from 1909-1972 letters P-Z. Softcover, 192 pages, text.

2nd or later printing. Compilation of movies from 1909-1972 letters P-Z. Softcover, 192 pages, text.

A literary science fiction fanzine edited by Leland Sapiro. 5.5" x 8.25", 92 pages, B&W with illustrations. Cover price $0.50.

A literary science fiction fanzine edited by Leland Sapiro. 5.5" x 8.25", 80 pages, B&W with illustrations. Cover price $0.50.

A literary science fiction fanzine edited by Leland Sapiro. 5.5" x 8.25", 80 pages, B&W with illustrations. Cover price $0.60.

Story by The Gurch Horror comic fan favorite The Gurch, is back with the newest issue of Screaming Horror, now a regular annual series! The Gurch is known for his wildly imaginative horror tales that are both creepy and sinister with a touch of black humor. His detailed illustrations are a perfect match for his wild tales of terror! Cover price $5.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "My Life and Times!"

Story and art by Spain Rodriguez.

In My Life & Times, Spain Rodriguez draws on his formative years cruising with teen pals, visiting jazz clubs and his first encounters with women. Through paintings, sketchbook pages, and dozens of stories, My Life & Times explains how Spain went from a misguided youth to a community elder who bridged the gap between underground comix and the Latino Art Movement.

This collection of comics from Zap, Blab!, Young Lust, Rip Off Comix, and The Comics Journal represents Spain's most personal work from his over six-decade career.

Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 280 pages, B&W.

Cover price $34.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art edited by Cathy & Arnie Fenner Presenting an amazing selection of full color fantasy work by creators from around the world. Hardcover, 9 1/4-in. x 12-in., 200 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

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Vol. 3, No. 1 - May , 1969. 5.25" x 7.25", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

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Vol. 3, No. 2 - August , 1969. 5.25" x 7.25", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.