Marvel Comics comic books issue 23

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Cover art by Bret Blevins. The Retribution Affair Part 7: Mind Your Conscience starring Cyclops, script by Bob Harras, pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Jeff Albrecht. Panther's Quest Part 11: The Official Version starring The Black Panther, script by Don McGregor, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Forest for the Trees starring The Falcon, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Jim Sinclair. Lady Jane starring Wheels, script by John Figueroa, pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Tex Blaisdell. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

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Annie. The official comic book adaptation of the film based on the Broadway musical, which in turn was based on the Little Orphan Annie comic strip. Written by Tom DeFalco, with art by Win Mortimer and Vince Colletta. Story later reprinted in Annie #1-2. Includes movie stills and biographical material. An interview with Leonard Starr, who revived the comic strip, may be the biggest draw for Orphan Annie fans. Full color; 68 pages. Cover price $2.50.

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Formerly "Marvel Collectors Item Classics"; Giant-size issue. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. "The Mad Menace of the Macabre Mole Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Mole Man lowers blocks of New York City into his realm; Sue is injured in the ensuing battle and can only be saved by a surgery performed by her escaped felon father; Reprinted from Fantastic Four #31. "Hawkeye and the New Black Widow Strike Again!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Chic Stone; Iron Man tackles Hawkeye and the new Black Widow, who is now a costumed villainess; Reprinted from Tales of Suspense #64. Hawkeye pinup, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia. Black Widow pinup, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia. Iron Man pinup, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. "The Watcher's Power!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by George Roussos (as George Bell); Space Pirates plan to attack a rich planet, thinking the Watcher will not interfere; Reprinted from Tales of Suspense #57. "Face-to-Face at Last With Baron Mordo!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Strange reaches Greenwich Village safely, but discovers one of Mordo's Demons has taken over his sanctum; Reprinted from Strange Tales #132. 68 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Ernie Chan. Short Wilkie Collins biography. "The Moonstone," script by Don McGregor (adaptation), art by Dino Castrillo; A huge diamond is stolen from an Indian shrine, spurring Sergeant Cuff into action; Also stars hilarious house steward Gabriel Betteridge, a lovesick housemaid, and a mysterious band of Indian jugglers. Wilkie Collins pinup by John Romita, Jr. Adapted from the Wilkie Collins novel "The Moonstone" (1868). 52 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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Comic book version of the popular comic strip cat, Heathcliff. In this issue, while playing war games with the kids, Heathcliff get wrapped up in some bandages and then is mistaken for a mummy in an Egyptian exhibit in "Mummy's Box." Script by Michael Gallagher and art by Warren Kremer & Jacqueline Roettcher. Then in "Touchdown Tabby," Heathcliff helps out his football team at a big game. Script by Dave Manak and art by Warren Kremer & Ruth Leon. Issue also has a Top Dog story "Going Home" in which Top Dog returns home but discovers that Joey and his family are not there. Script by Dave Manak and art by Warren Kremer & Jacqueline Roettcher. Cover price $1.00.

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Reconstruction: Part 5 of 6 - (W) Sam Humphries. (A) Joe Bennett. (CA) Philip Tan. RECONSTRUCTION CONTINUES The West Coast Ultimates strike the United States! The titanic new team shakes up the Ultimate Universe! Can the Ultimates stop this powerful threat? Cover price $3.99.

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Natural Resources: Part 1 - (W) Brian Wood. (A) Carlo Barberi, Don Ho. (CA) Greg Land. NATURAL RESOURCES BEGINS! The start of an All-New Arc! How much is a super power worth? The Mutant Nation has a new enemy! Itself!!! Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Marie Severin. Stories by Laura Hitchcock. Art by Marie Severin, Jon D'Agostino and Jacqueline Roettcher. Comic book version of the animated TV series about the Muppet Babies -- Kermit, Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie, Scooter, Skeeter, Rowlf, Animal and all of the extraordinary friends who pop into their lives. In this issue: "The Secret of the Mummy's Curse" by Laura Hitchcock, Marie Severin and Jon D'Agostino, and "The Magic Sneakers" by Hitchcock, Severin and Jacqueline Roettcher. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Sub-Mariner Comics 2 ad. "Highway of Mystery" starring The Human Torch, story and art by Carl Burgos; N-4, a Nazi saboteur, has infiltrated the Topper Tank factory as an executive secretary; She has her men build a hideout above a superhighway so that she can drop a ramp to capture experimental models of a new tank during transit. She is finally unmasked by the Torch and Toro. "The Case of the Vanishing Convicts!", script and art by Bill Everett; Namor has to overcome a mad scientist who is trying to create a race of evil Sub-Mariners to war against America! Patriot untitled story, script by Ray Gill, art by Art Gates; The Patriot puts an end to the murderous activity of a self-confessed Bundsman, who wanted to end a play that was anti-Nazi. "The Vision Speaks" text story, script by Stan Lee. The Vision untitled story, script by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon, pencils by Kirby, inks by Simon; The Vision comes to Earth to investigate the sacrificing of humans to the mysterious Kai-Mak, the Shark-God. Ka-Zar the Great untitled story, art by Ben Thompson; Ka-Zar ends his battle with the Nazis, who are attempting to establish an air base in the African jungle. "The Mystery of the Green Diamond" starring Terry Vance, script by Ray Gill, art by Bob Oksner; Terry and Deadline are invited to a swanky party thrown by the mayor, then must investigate the disappearance of the green diamond necklace worn by the mayor's wife. Angel untitled story, art by Paul Gustavson; The Angel is at Inferno Isle and discovers that the Temple of Fire located there is masking a secret Nazi base. Human Torch Comics ad. 68 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Georgie stars in: "Up in the Air!"; "Knock It Off!"; "The Big Parade!"; and "The Unkindest Cut of All!" Also in this issue: Frankie in "Ugh for Sale"; 2-page text story "One Lost Ring," reprinted from Frankie Comics (1946) #11; Willie in "The Stupid Cupid!"; and "A Letter to Our Readers and Their Parents!" 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"The Double Moon!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jack Binder; While listening to the radio, Mary hears a strange announcement that a new moon has appeared in the sky; It appears to be true, until our heroine discovers that it is nothing more than a gigantic plastic balloon placed there by Georgia Sivana! Wheaties ad featuring basketball player "Ozzie" Cowles. "Jane and Loopie" text story by Larry Steinfeldt. "Puts Things on Ice" starring Freshman Freddy. "The Dancing Furniture," script by Otto Binder, art by Jack Binder; To help alleviate the housing shortage, Mrs. Bromfield rents out her unused rooms, one to a former mover named Doyle, who is haunted by furniture-gremlins! "In the Wax Museum" starring Peewee Pete. "The Mad Huntress" starring Mary Marvel. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Tessie the Typist cover and story. 1st "Hey Look" by Harvey Kurtzman, Basil Wolverton's "Powerhouse Pepper". 48pg. Cover price $0.10.

Japanese Reprint Series. "X-Men 17 - Fatal Attractions III". Reprints from a variety of Marvel titles. Reprints Material from Wolverine (1988 1st Series) #75, Excalibur (1988 1st Series) #71, and other X-Men related titles. Cover by Andy Kubert. Squarebound. Japanese Language.

Stories by Harvey Kurtzman (Hey Look! 1-pagers), Basil Wolverton (Picture Poems 1-pager) and unknown. Art by Harvey Kurtzman (Hey Look! 1-pagers), Morris Weiss, Basil Wolverton (Picture Poems 1-pager) and unknown. Hedy De Vine stars in: "A Day with Hedy!"; "Hedy's Party Line!"; "Hedy Hits the Heights!"; and "The Men in Her Life!" Also in this issue: 2-page Castor Boof text story "Tenderfoot"; two untitled Hey Look! 1-pagers by Harvey Kurtzman; Millie the Model in "Millie Flies High!"; Tessie the Typist in "The Battling Butler!" with art by Morris Weiss; and untitled Picture Poems About Peculiar People 1-pager (on Rube McBoob) by Basil Wolverton. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. Cover by Ernie Chan. Short Wilkie Collins biography. "The Moonstone," script by Don McGregor (adaptation), art by Dino Castrillo; A huge diamond is stolen from an Indian shrine, spurring Sergeant Cuff into action; Also stars hilarious house steward Gabriel Betteridge, a lovesick housemaid, and a mysterious band of Indian jugglers. Wilkie Collins pinup by John Romita, Jr. Adapted from the Wilkie Collins novel "The Moonstone" (1868). 52 pgs., full color.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover art by Bret Blevins. The Retribution Affair Part 7: Mind Your Conscience starring Cyclops, script by Bob Harras, pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Jeff Albrecht. Panther's Quest Part 11: The Official Version starring The Black Panther, script by Don McGregor, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Forest for the Trees starring The Falcon, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Jim Sinclair. Lady Jane starring Wheels, script by John Figueroa, pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Tex Blaisdell. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Issue #23 - April(?) 1948. Cover reprinted from Mary Marvel Comics #23. Reprints partial contents of Mary Marvel Comics #23. Canadian edition published by Anglo-American Publishing Company. Cover price $0.10.