Adventure comic books issue 21

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This is Series 2 of Gladstone. It continues where the 1987-90 series ends. Cover art by Don Rosa. "Secret of Hondorica," script and art by Carl Barks (from Donald Duck, Dell, 1952 series) #46; Donald and his nephews travel to Central America to recover Uncle Scrooge's papers from crashed airplane; However, Gladstone Gander, thinking that Donald is on a treasure hunt, follows Donald and his nephews in an attempt to arrive first at the location and collect the reward. "Modern Conveniences," art by Frank McSavage (from Walt Disney's Comics and Stories, Dell, 1940 series, #v13 #7 (151)). 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover art by Carl Barks. "Trick or Treat," script and art by Carl Barks; A witch helps the nephews get Halloween treats from Donald; reprinted from Gladstone Comic Album (Gladstone, 1988 series) #23. "Hobblin' Goblins," script and art by Carl Barks; Gyro Gearloose invents a goblin foiler for the nephews; reprinted from Donald Duck (Dell, 1952 series) #26. Halloween in Duckburg article by Geoffrey Blum; An analysis of "Trick or Treat" and its censorship. "Dogcatcher Duck," script and art by Carl Barks; Newly appointed dog catcher Donald interrupts a fox hunt; reprinted from Donald Duck (Dell, 1952 series) #45. Originally distributed sealed with a trading card insert Donald Duck Adventures #21. Trading card may or may not be present. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

Cover art by Bill Everett. Don't Double-Cross a Witch!, art by Harry Anderson; When a man betrays a witch, she transforms him into a horse. Doctor Molnar's Corpse, pencils by Dick Ayers; A doctor conducting reanimation experiments on corpses by transferring blood has the misfortune of conducting his next experiment upon the body of a vampire. Sticks and Stones Can Break My Bones, script by Stan Lee, art by Joe Maneely; When the emperor building the Great Wall of China stakes the father of a laborer upon an anthill for leaving a hole between two bricks, the laborer gets the emperor alone and fills the hole with his head. The Lady Is a Vampire text story. Possessed!, art by Gene Colan; When a woman is possessed by an evil spirit, her suitor acquires the services of a witch to drive the spirit out. Hair I Go Again!, art by Gil Kane; A grave-robber who steals the hair off of cadavers in order to sell it to wig manufacturers is stabbed to death by a corpse who wants its hair back. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Stan Lee. Cover by Sol Brodsky. Stories by Myron Fass, Sam Kweskin, Stan Lee, John Romita, Jim Mooney, John Forte, and Matt Fox. These tales of horror, sci-fi, and suspense will take you on Adventures into Alien Worlds! 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Written by Paul Allor and Caleb Goellner. Art by Dario Brizuela and Billy Martin. Cover by Dario Brizuela. 'Natural Enemies' Part 1! The Turtles get the bright idea to defeat Stockmanfly with the help of Spider Bytez. But what happens when the two villains find out they have more in common than they thought?! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Paul Allor and Caleb Goellner. Art by Dario Brizuela and Billy Martin. Cover by Jon Sommariva. 'Natural Enemies' Part 1! The Turtles get the bright idea to defeat Stockmanfly with the help of Spider Bytez. But what happens when the two villains find out they have more in common than they thought?! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Cover art by Owen Fitzgerald. Clues Make the Man!, art by Owen Fitzgerald; Dean and Jerry investigate the Old Murdock Mansion which is supposed to be haunted. Clues Make the Man! part two. Backstage Bits humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. Honey in Hollywood humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Clues Make the Man! part three. House ad for Leave It to Binky #47 and Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #5. On the Set humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

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Giveaway/promotional comic distributed at Shoney's and other restaurants across the US (regular listings are for Shoney's copies; other restaurants will have variant designations). Each issue includes a kids' menu, games, puzzles, and activities. Published by Paragon Products. Full color, 7-in x 10-in.

JB's Edition. Giveaway/promotional comic distributed at Shoney's and other restaurants across the US (regular listings are for Shoney's copies; other restaurants will have variant designations). Each issue includes a kids' menu, games, puzzles, and activities. Published by Paragon Products. Full color, 7-in x 10-in.

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"The Choker," art by Ross Andru (?);A necklace has been in the husband's family for generations and takes revenge on the woman who killed him by strangling her and putting the blame on her boyfriend who hangs for her murder. "The Coward"; Butcher father breaks up son's engagement and son disembowels him in revenge in a very EC-esque tale. "Horror of the Guerrilla" text story by Ellen Lynn. "Beauty and the Beast" Mother Ghoul's Nursery Tale; Woman avoids the executioner by promising to bring the king the fortune of the Beast; She tries for months to get the beast to kiss her and turn into a prince, but he avoids her; She tries to kill him & fails. "Blood Thirsty"; Girl visits her grandmother and becomes convinced she is a vampire; Granny is incensed and insulted because she is really a ghoul and kills her granddaughter in fit of pique. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Lin Streeter, Bill Walsh, Ken Bald, Gus Ricca and Leonard Starr. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. Jessie gets a job in a defense plant and meets fellow welder Harry, but hes all business; Dale gets a job after a newspaper editor mistakes her name for a mans, only to find herself in the middle of a dangerous crime expose; Redhead Ann learns a man has bought the cherished seaside house shes always wanted. Welded Hearts; Office Romance; Lover's Masquerade; Heart on Trial; Real Cute Sport; Wooed By a Westerner; Search for Celia. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 21 - 1st printing. "September 1960-March 1961!" Collects Adventures into the Unknown (1948-1967 ACG) #119-123. Cover by Ogden Whitney. With the artistic talents of legends such as Ogden Whitney, John Buscema, Lloyd Cynwald, John Forte, and Dick Beck they gave us heroes, spacemen, aliens, monsters, ghosts, wizards and witches enough to satisfy all growing ghouls and boys! Softcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

Written by Dennis Mallonee, art by Mark Propst, Howard Simpson, and Will Blyberg. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

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Issue 21 - August 1961. 8" x 11", 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. It all takes place in Europe! Indy, Marion and Marcus continue their mission--track down the man who caused disgrace to the National Museum! But a Nazi spy has a mission of his own--track down and kill Indiana Jones! Old mysteries are solved--and new ones appear! "Beyond the Lucifer Chamber" is written by David Michelinie and James Owsley, with art by Steve Ditko, Bob Wiacek, Steve Leialoha, Jack Abel, Al Milgrom, Carl Potts and Edward Norton. Cover by Joe Brozowski and Bob Wiacek. Cover price $0.75.

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The Marvel variants of the Gladstone series ran issue #21-32 only. The Marvel variants are identical to the Gladstone editions except for the Disney/Marvel logo in upper left corner of cover, AND the publication months as show on the covers are even-numbered months whereas the Gladstone editions sport odd-numbered months. Cover price $1.50.

Volume 21 - 1st printing. "The 20th Calvary!"

Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Morris.

The Cheyenne are convinced that newly-arrived settlers have been killing the buffalo they depend on. When the Native Americans surround the 20th Cavalry's fort, Lucky Luke realizes that someone who bears a grudge against Colonel McStraggle has conveniently provided them with firearms. Worse, the traitor also knows the layout of the fort. Lucky Luke does his best to try and break the deadlock before the soldiers starve.

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

Cover price $11.95.

#21 Volume 6, Issue 1. This perfect bound publication reprints the "The Sword Staffel" and "Wings of the Juggernaut" stories from G-8 and His Battle Aces, in facsimile format. Softcover, 112 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $9.95.

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Art cover by Tom Gill with small round John Wayne photo inset. Major Mars strip ad for popsicles. 70 Space Squadron toys ad. Bloody Oil, art by Tom Gill; John Wayne must deal with an oil well fire; bad guys interfere. Death Boiled Over starring Wayne, art by Jack Sparling. Ghost Guns (reprinted from issue 9), art by Fred Guardineer; Wayne must deal with an ex-convict in town; a stagecoach gets robbed and someone gets murdered; the ex-con claims innocence. Prospector Pete humor page, art by Art Helfant. Ten-Gallon Allen strip, art by Leon Winik (as Win). 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 21 - 1st printing. "Hordes of the Red Butcher!" Written by Norvell Page (as Grant Stockbridge). Art by John Fleming Gould. Painted cover by John Newton Howitt. Blood flows in the hills of Kentucky as the Spider battles an army of subhuman killers! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). NOTE: Limited to 1,000 copies. Cover price $10.00.

Collects Marvel Adventures Spider-Man (2005) #47 and Marvel Adventures Hulk (2007) #11. Written by Todd Dezago and Paul Benjamin. Art by Sanford Greene, Steve Scott and Nathan Massengill. Cover by Sanford Greene. SPIDER-MAN is a little red in the face when he assumes that the costumed figure leaving the scene of a crime is the criminal! Pointing out that that's what J. JONAH JAMESON does to him, the PROWLER reminds Spidey that it's never a good idea to jump to conclusions! Plus, Bruce Banner heads to the Baxter Building hoping that Mr. Fantastic can help rid him of his curse. But Ben Grimm's the only one home and he knows H-U-L-K spells 'trouble.' It's the green goliath vs. the ever-lovin', blue-eyed Thing! 'Nuff said! 64 pages, full color. All Ages. Cover price $4.99.

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Stories and art by Art Helfant and Charles Kuhn. A Western adventure comic that turns the notorious real-life outlaw into a folk hero wandering the Old West. Billy the Kid heads for Silver City, gunning for Simon Black, who "dry-gulched" his pal Al Morgan. Billy encounters female prospector Katie O'Donnell, who looks like Granny Goodness, and is just as tough. Prospector Pete takes his gold with him to the laundromat. The Gun-Fight!; The Murderer and the Lady; Billy Spoke First; I Am Black Bear!; Prospector Pete; The Good Old Days. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Issue #21 - Sept. 23, 1981. Reprints Daredevil by Roy Thomas and Gene Colan and the Black Panther by Jack Kirby. 8 1/4-in. x 11 3/4-in., 28 pages, black and white.

Story, art and cover by Walt Kelly. Peter Wheat is the inch-high hero of the Wheat Field, where he lives with his insect friends. The giveaway comics were created for a national bread consortium by comics genius Walt Kelly, artist of Pogo. While heading over the ice to Sammy Sweet's place, Peter and Beetle fall into a trap set by the Grand Wizard. A rescue team headed by Dragonel arrives, thanks to Santa's little helpers. They request that Peter and the little folk head to the North Pole to help Santa with his Christmas duties. 16 pages, Full Color.

Cover by Paul Johnson. Dr. Who fanzine. "Carnival of Monsters". 8.25-in. x 11.75-in. 8 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

Volume 21 - 1st printing. Written by Michael Gilbert and Henning Cure. Art by Massimo Fecchi and Antoni Bancells Pujadas. In Michael T. Gilbert's "Merman Donald," our web-footed hero gains gills by swallowing a bottle of "Aqua-Pills" - only he isn't quite sure when the pills will wear off! Then in Stefan Petrucha's "Absolutely Mickey," our two-fisted mouse tries taking advantage of a genie's magic - only to be cursed by mystic misfires! Uncle Scrooge's sea-mammal saga "Whale For Hire" rounds out the volume. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $7.95.

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#21 "Giovanni da Verrazzano The Explorer and the Savages" 1980. Promotional comic featuring stories, nautical facts, games and puzzles. Standard size comic, full color, 16-pages, all newsprint, no cover price.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. It all takes place in Europe! Indy, Marion and Marcus continue their mission--track down the man who caused disgrace to the National Museum! But a Nazi spy has a mission of his own--track down and kill Indiana Jones! Old mysteries are solved--and new ones appear! "Beyond the Lucifer Chamber" is written by David Michelinie and James Owsley, with art by Steve Ditko, Bob Wiacek, Steve Leialoha, Jack Abel, Al Milgrom, Carl Potts and Edward Norton. Cover by Joe Brozowski and Bob Wiacek. Cover price $0.60.

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Volume 21, 1st Printing - "Hawk of the Desert". Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $0.25.

No. 21. 6.5" x 9.5", 100 pages, B&W.

The Hero Games Quarterly. In this issue: Carolina Caldwell and the Quest for the Gold Idol - Archaeology Adventures for Justice, Inc.; Curse You, You Fiend - Villains for Justice, Inc.; Writing and Running Tournament Games - More advice on designing tournaments; The Art of Magic - An alternate magic system for Fantasy HERO; Airs Above the Ground - Equestrian martial arts package; Foes with Character - Replace standard monsters with NPCs. Cover price $4.00.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Amazing Adventures (1970-76 2nd Series) is a comic book published by Marvel Comics. Killraven stars in "The Mutant Slayers!" Script by Don McGregor, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Yolande Pijcke. 32 pages, full color, 6.75-in. x 10.25-in., newsprint, with $0.20 cover price. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 21 - 1st printing. "Ruby and Sapphire: Part 7 of 8!" Written by Hidenori Kusaka. Art and cover by Satoshi Yamamoto. While battling formidable opponents Legendary Pokemon Kyogre and Groudon, Ruby and Sapphire recall childhood experiences that shaped their dreams - and pushed them away from other dreams. What is the mysterious connection between their two memories? And what is the clue to awakening three Pokemon who just might be able to save the day...? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. All Ages NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Australian Reprint Series. Cover by Keith Chatto. Reprints from Kings Feature Syndicate daily comic strips. "The Case of the Trick Trawler". 7" X 10". 24 pages. B&W.

Volume 21 - 1st printing. "Plutarch's Staff!" Written by Yves Sente. Art by Andre Juillart. Blake and Mortimer must help end a war - to prepare for the next one. Blake and Mortimer's first mission together 1944. England is still locked in a struggle to the death with Nazi Germany. But already a new threat looms among the peaks of the Himalayas. For now, though, Squadron Leader Blake, having saved London from a German prototype, is assigned to a top secret mission, during which he meets with an old friend he hasn't seen since India: Philip Mortimer. Soon, the pair are introduced to an officer working for Allied Intelligence: Colonel Olrik. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, full color. Cover price $15.95.

DC b&w reprints.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover by Herb Trimpe. "The Mutant Slayers!", script by Don McGregor, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Yolande Pijcke; The Warlord and Carmilla Frost, a molecular biologist, watch Killraven fighting off their soldiers in their Alteration Division lab; Frost sends a squad of mutants into the fray, but they fare little better; Warlord steps in and brings Killraven down with a metal fist; Doctors operate on Killraven with a laser scalpel. 36 pgs, full color. $0.20.