Comic books in 'Beach', graded by CGC

"Hollywood Nostalgia Vol. 1." The stories behind our most famous film stars! Clark Gable, Greta Garbo, Gary Cooper, Jean Harlow, Marilyn Monroe, Humphrey Bogart, John Wayne, and many others are featured in short articles accompanied by lots of photos. 8-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 80 newsprint pages. Cover price $2.50.

Cover art by Sheldon Mayer. The Cartoonist's Ball, script and art by Sheldon Mayer; Red accidentally invites Scribbly to the Cartoonist's Ball which drives O'Hara crazy, not that you can tell the difference. Brainless, script and art by Sheldon Mayer; One of Scribbly's cartoons accidentally gets printed instead of Terrific Man. Father's Class Ring starring Liz, art by Frank Harry. Bonny humor page by Hy Rosen. Will The Light-Finger Kid Get Out of This Spot Alive?, script and art by Sheldon Mayer; Crooks kidnap Scribbly to find out what's going to happen tomorrow in his comic strip. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Sheldon Mayer. Three Strikes, You're Out, script and art by Sheldon Mayer; Birdnest wants Scribbly to pitch for his lodge's baseball team, against Clover Cooley's dad. A Riddle, script and art by Sheldon Mayer. Untitled story, script and art by Sheldon Mayer; Bentley buys a car that won't run for $30 and sells it to Scribbly for $20. Untitled story, script and art by Sheldon Mayer; Scribbly makes a ventriloquist doll that looks just like Snoony. Untitled story, art by Frank Harry; Liz tries to convince Jerry she's not dating Freddie. Johnny On The Spot text story. Dimples Darling, script and art by Sheldon Mayer; Snoony accidentally starts a rumour that Scribbly is dating movie star Dimples Darling. Safety Firstpublic service announcement with Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. Dreamer's Return. Honeymoon Cottage. Linda Lee story; Linda wonders if the way to a man's heart really is through his stomach. Feuding Hearts. Jo-Anne story; Henry asks Jo-Anne to marry him. I Chose Love. Cindy story; a bear escapes from the zoo. Shadow of a Bride text story. Ring of Silence. Sweethearts' Serenade poem. House ad for Girls' Romances #4. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories by Len Wein (poem) and unknown. Art by Frank Langford, Win Mortimer & Jack Abel, Gray Morrow, Liz Berube, Mike Sekowsky & Bernard Sachs and unknown. Cliff meets Judy, who is clearly running away from a bad relationship, but he is determined to make her fall in love again in "A Scent of Love...A Breath of Hate"! Plus: Julie goes to Hollywood to act in movies but every man she meets in the business only wants her for sex in "No Home for My Heart!"; "Memories of Love" poem; hairstyle ideas in Beauty on a Budget filler; Judith falls in love with her older sister's boyfriend Steve, but several years pass before she actually gets a chance with him in the reprint story "Love Would Wait"; "The Aquarius Woman" horoscope; and letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover pencils by Charles Nicholas. Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia and unknown. Featuring: "Maid to Order" and "Love is Only for Me..."! Plus: Which will it be? A career or his kisses? It's Susan Crayn and Jon Durral in a 'Beyond the Stars' tale! Also: letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Stories by unknown. Art by Fred Himes, Charles Nicholas? & Vince Alascia? and unknown. Featuring: "I Love You, You Fink!"; "Waiting For Love"; and "An Eternity Without Love"! Plus: advice page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover pencils by Charles Nicholas. Stories by Joe Gill? and unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas, Ralph Reese, Nicky Zann, Don Sherwood? and Vince Alascia. Gino is the richest man in the world, but he doesn't have enough to buy Susan Crayn's love! Read the 'Beyond the Stars' tale "The World is Mine!" Also featuring: "Let Me Forget His Kisses"; "The Test"; and "The Subject is Love"! Plus: letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Charles Nicholas & Joe Staton? Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas, Coott, Joe Staton? and Vince Alascia. Why will Susan Crayn run away from a Hollywood career and the man she'll always love? Find out in the 'Beyond the Stars' tale "Two Loves for Susan"! Also featuring: "We Are Three Sisters: Only Two Are Fair" and "My Heart Betrayed Me"! Plus: letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Art Cappello. Stories by unknown. Art by Art Cappello and Andres Klacik. Barry said that fat is beautiful...and she wishes she could believe him in..."Chubby!" Also featuring: "Only Make-Believe" and "Second Chance"! Plus: letters page "Jennifer's Corner" by Jennifer White. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Last 25c cover priced issue. Cover by Tom Sutton? Stories by unknown. Art by Demetrio Sánchez Gómez, Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia and unknown. Featuring: "Bus Ride Blues"; "Where Is My Love??"; and "Something in Common"! Plus: 1-page filler "My Hero!" Also: letters page "Buck's Bag" (2 pages) by Buck Mason. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Donna (or Art?) Cappello. Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia (for 2 stories) and Mike Vosburg. Featuring: "Blackout"; "The Girl I Used to Love"; and "A Love to Share!" Plus: letters page "Jennifer's Corner" (2 pages) by Jennifer White (with illos by Enrique Nieto and unknown). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Bill Everett art. Stories include "Worth Waiting For," "The Tragic Truth" (art by Jay Scott Pike), "I Do," and "Mary Parker's Man!" Pike cover. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, John Tartaglione and Vince Colletta. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. During her wedding rehearsal with Fred, Lisa realizes she doesn't love him and can't go through with the wedding. Practical real estate agent Barbara falls for Gil, the impulsive artist, but his wild-spending ways and lack of organization cause friction. Newlyweds Al and Betty endure a visit from her interfering mother. Runaway from Love; Love Isn't Logical; The Honeymoon Is Over; Cinderella in Washington; Mother-in-Law; The Man I Married. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Matt Baker, Ruth Roche, Alex Blum, Frank Little, Manning Lee Stokes, and Bob Hebberd. Tales of adventure on the high seas, produced by comics legend Jerry Iger. A sailor aids Alani when a tribe from the Vanishing Isles attempts to sacrifice women to a beast-man, in a story with art by legendary "good girl" artist Matt Baker. The Ol' Skipper is captured by a tribe that worships cats; luckily, he's a cat person. Captain Cutlass and his men join the fight for an island's water supply. Plus the true story of the Titanic. Terrific swordfight cover may be the work of Robert Webb. Captain Cutlass; Tall Tales; Tugboat Tessie; Harbor Patrol; New Piers for Old; Crossbones Charlie; The Ol' Skipper; Salty Stuff; Sagas of the Sea; South Sea Girl. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"Sex to Sexty: Laff Luau!" Men's Magazine with adult jokes and cartoons. Cover by Denis Jones. Cartoons by Lo Linkert, Jack O'Brien, Bill Riley, Bob Tupper, Bob Zahn, and others. 64 pages, text, with B&W illustrations Cover price $1.00.

"Sex to Sexty: Half-Breed!" Men's Magazine with adult jokes and cartoons. 64 pages, text, with B&W illustrations Cover price $1.00.

"Sex to Sexty: Holey Poley!" Men's Magazine with adult jokes and cartoons. 64 pages, text, with B&W illustrations Cover price $1.75.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. Midnight On Massacre Mountain, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Fury and his Commandos are ordered in Italy where an army divison is bottled up behind Massacre Mountain. Our Howling Commandos meet Office of Strategic Services agent Reed Richards. That's right, the man that later will become Mister Fantastic of the Fantastic Four! 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.20.

Written by Joe Hill and Jason Ciaramella. Art by Charles Paul Wilson. Cover by Gabriel Rodriguez. In Shadow Show, acclaimed writers and come together to pay tribute to the work of the one and only Ray Bradbury, the incomparable literary artist who has given us such timeless classics as Fahrenheit 451, The Martian Chronicles, The Illustrated Man, and Dandelion Wine. Up first is 'By The Silver Water of Lake Champlain,' written by Joe Hill and adapted by Jason Ciaramella (The Cape) and Charles Paul Wilson III (Wraith). In this haunting story, Gail and Joel, two young teens, form an unlikely bond over the discovery of a lifetime. But their lives will soon be changed, forever altered by what they found that foggy day by the silver waters of Lake Champlain. 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Leave it to Binky in these reprints! Binky stars in "Duel Shiners," "Changed Man," "Leap Before You Look" and "Perfect Match." Art by Bob Oksner. Plus, the 2-page "Peggy's Page." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Bill Morrison. To Heir Is Homer, script by Jon Aibel, Glenn Berger, and Jeff Rosenthal, pencils by Chris Roman, inks by Tim Harkins; Homer befriends a hobo who is in reality the owner of Duff Beer; When the hobo allegedly dies, Homer inherits a fortune, to the dismay of the owner of the other 49% of Duff Beer... Mr. Burns. My Favorite People, Part One article by Matt Groening. Nostalgia Ain't What It Used To Be, script and pencils by Scott Shaw, inks by Tim Bavington; Grampa Simpson and Jasper go to a comic book convention. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

by Boothby & Ortiz Mr. Burns, concerned about his public image, decides to open a museum dedicated to his life and his legend. But revisionist history is not an easy sell for the despicable despot of Springfield, especially when rewriting history requires righting so many wrongs! Also, no one is safe when Homer declares war on Arnie Pie in the Sky! 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Story and Art by Matt Groening. The summer just got more fun with the return of The Simpsons Summer Shindig. This double-sized issue of summer-lovin' stories finds Homer, Moe, and Barney inventing a wildly popular beer donut; Santa's Little Helper and Snowball II on an incredible journey; Bart in a summer school showdown with Kearney, and much more! Cover price $4.99.

Six Million Dollar Man Coloring Book (1974) is published by Saalfield Publishing Company. Learn and color along to the story of Astronaut Steve Austin, the Six Million Dollar Man. 64 pages, color cover with black and white illustrations. 8.50-in x 10.75-in. Cover price $0.49.

Red Marimo ?? the gourmand's dream, and Lina and Naga have just gotta have it! After all, Lina may be the most dangerous sorceress in the world and Naga may be the most busty but those curves and that sorcery doesn't put food in their mouth, and food like Red Marimo doesn't come around every day... unless you live in the village of Vollan. b&w, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Stars of the 90s small-press and independent comics scene contribute pin-ups of their characters to benefit the American Cancer Society. Artists include Barry Blair of Aircel Comics, Colleen Doran of A Distant Soil, Evan Dorkin of Milk and Cheese, Matt Feazell of Cynicalman, Brad Foster of Jabberwocky Graphix, Fred Hembeck spoofing Betty and Veronica, Greg Hyland of Lethargic Lad, Terry Moore of Strangers in Paradise, and Don Simpson of Megaton Man. Cover by Michael Cohen of Strange Attractors. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

by Jesse Leon McCann & Ed Benes, Jason Jensen Cover price $2.95.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover B by Roger Langridge. (W/A) Roger Langridge FIRST ISSUE! Roger Langridge is back! The Harvey Award-winner behind The Muppet Show and Thor: The Mighty Avenger returns for an all-new, side-splitting adventure that can only be explained as... Snarked! Journey with Langridge as he pulls the carpet out from under such Lewis Carroll classics as 'The Walrus and The Carpenter', 'Through the Looking Glass', and 'The Hunting of the Snark', creating an all-new world of humorous grandeur. Join Princess Scarlett as she and her baby brother Rusty outwit the villainous royal advisors and team up with the infamous Walrus and Carpenter to set sail in search of their father, the Red King, who has been lost at sea for six months. It's a rip-roaring industry event you won't want to miss, featuring must-have connecting covers by Roger Langridge and a special 1:10 Thor: The Mighty Avenger homage variant, by fan-favorite Chris Samnee! Cover price $3.99.

(W/A/CA) Roger Langridge Our unlikely heroes have done it -- they've escaped the kingdom, traversed the high seas, and rescued Scarlett and Rusty's father, the Red King. The only problem? The King has no idea who Scarlett is, and refuses to leave Snark Island. With the Gryphon bearing down on them, will the Walrus and McDunk be able to save the royal family's happy ending? Don't miss the latest chapter of Harvey Award winner Roger Langridge's (THE MUPPET SHOW, THOR: THE MIGHTY AVENGER) critically acclaimed SNARKED! Cover price $3.99.

Ian Edginton (w), Greg Land (p), Jay Leisten (i), Justin Ponsor (c) SOJOURN goes Survivor! The good news: the uncharted island that Arwyn, Gareth and Cassidy are shipwrecked on has buried treasure. The bad news: it also has zombies! 32 pgs, full color, on sale Oct. 15 $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

"Gator Men of Florida!" Cover by Dave Couilou,S-F Fanzine, B&W, 12 pages.

Story by Brent Truax. Art and cover by Wayne Reid. Calibers classics imprint Tome Press presents the story of the legendary Spanish hero El Cid. In the eleventh century, Rodrigo Diaz takes up arms against rival Spanish kings and the invading Moorish forces. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Written by Ian Flynn and Aleah Baker. Art by Jennifer Hernandez and Evan Stanley. Cover by Matt Herms and Tracy Yardley. Dive into the action in 'Waves of Change' Part Two! Sonic, Amy, and Rotor-in the deep sea and in deeper trouble! When their new friend Coral has run afoul of her government, will Sonic and the Freedom Fighters stand by her side? Or will they risk becoming fugitives? Then, in 'The Light in the Dark,' Sally's simple raiding plans take a turn for the worse! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

By Don Newsome, Paul Castiglia & Brigitte Sleiertin. 48 pgs. B&W with color cover. Squarebound. Mature readers. Cover price $5.95.

From Here to Infinity - Written by Peter David & Richard Howell. Art by Dave Cockrum & Jim Mooney. Cover by Amanda Conner & Steve Leialoha. The Soulsearchers have been defeated by the man from Arnold's past, and he's itching to take his permanent revenge on his former partner! Janocz, Kelly and Peterson do their best to overcome him, but Bridget and Baraka can't help because they've been banished to another dimension -- permanently! (Gee, what will they do to pass the time?) 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

A sexy South Sea idyll leads Bridget and Baraka into peril from some South Seas idols, while back in Mystic Grove, the stateside Soulsearchers see a new aspect of the kooky kidnappings as they fight to save Chlora Fille, in "Island Fever!" Written by Peter David. Art by John Heebink and Al Milgrom. Cover by Amanda Conner and Richard Howell. B&W, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

Nancy, the Captain and the Kids, Li'l Abner, and Little Coronado. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Reg Greenwood, Fred Methot, Bernard Dibble, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Drew Pearson, Bob Allen, Milburn Rosser, Rudolph Dirks, Charlie Plumb, Bill Conselman, Harry O'Neill, Raeburn Van Buren and Frank N. Ernest. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips plus an original hero, The Spark Man, who joined the military to fight in WWII. At a curio shop in a Moroccan city, The Spark Man finds a murder that sends him on the search for a deadly cobra statue. Bathless Groggins is being followed, and in a strange meta-style strip, Slats learns that his life is being turned into a comic strip by cartoonist "Cal App." Bombo and his father discover that Axis spies have taken over the ancient temple of Texochotitlan. Plus a Tarzan adventure by Burne Hogarth. Spark Man; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Ella Cinders; Tarzan; Abbie an Slats; Broncho Bill; Race Riley and the Commandos; Sparkler Salutes; El Bombo; Unbelievable - But True. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Al Capp, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Drew Pearson, Bob Allen, Rudolph Dirks, J. P. Williams, Arnie Mossler and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Li'l Abner and Nancy. Tarzan has been forced into fighting alongside lawless rebels. The Kids manage to get the Captain on the wrong side of a charging goat. Bombo tries to help the eccentric Mr. Biltybux fight the urge to pull the beards of every man he meets. Plus a Li'l Abner storyline by Al Capp. Li'l Abner; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Sparkler Salutes; Ella Cinders; The Young Idea; Abbie an Slats; Back Home Again; Out Our Way; El Bombo. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Rudolph Dirks, Warren Tufts and Ernest G. Osborne. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Casey Ruggles, Captain and the Kids and Nancy. After the destruction of the town, Sheriff Casey Ruggles realizes the Whisperer is still at large. But it's up to Brutus the grizzly bear to deal out the Whisperer's punishment. Hans and Fritz trick the Captain into thinking they've stowed away on a hot-air balloon, and a high-speed air chase follows. The Family Workshop; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Casey Ruggles. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Will Eisner. Carrion starring the Spirit, Jewel of Gezah, Mr Carrion, and Sand Saref. The Island starring the Spirit, Jewel of Gezah, Sand Saref, and Archie Flye. Water featuring Central City. Rescue starring the Spirit, Jewel of Gezah, Sand Saref, and Archie Flye. 36 pgs. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Written by Kyle Baker, Jimmy Palmiotti and Walter Simonson Art by Kyle Baker, Jordi Bernet, Chris Sprouse & Karl Story Cover by Darwyn Cooke A Spirit Summer Special featuring a trio of tales! We start off with a supermodel gone bad, then follow a path of intrigue through an old tenement building, and finish off with an unjustly accused cabbie. Three stories with humor and heart, told in the best tradition of the Spirit. ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

(W) Jacob Lambert & Various (A) Stephanie Gladden & Various (CA) Jacob Chabot It's an all-out adventure issue as SpongeBob and Mr. Krabs set out on sea voyage in search of 'The Treasure of Captain Goldfish' - with a sinister stowaway on board. Plus: a pull-out map, facts about sea turtles, SpongeBob's trip to a land of wizards and fauns, and more! Cover price $2.99.