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Cover art by Ogden Whitney. Don't Mess around with the Fat Fury!, script by Richard Hughes (as Shane O'Shea), art by Ogden Whitney; Red China has sent a two-headed spy to destroy arsenals, steal military secrets, and worse; The Fat Fury meets his toughest opponent ever. It's Love, Lover!, script by Richard Hughes (as Shane O'Shea), art by Ogden Whitney; Hepzibah Higgins won Herbie in a raffle and intends to marry him; The skinny buck-toothed woman has big plans but Herbie is scared by her; Herbie does all he can to find an honorable way out, but it is not until she falls for another that Herbie is set free. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by H.C. Kiefer. Stories and art by Allen Ulmer, Harry G. Peter, Frank Wead, Russell Keaton and Stephen Douglas. Superhero comics from Famous Funnies, featuring some of the stranger heroes of the Golden Age. Hydroman and Rainbow Boy track down the Phantom Pirate who is attacking ships on the eastern seaboard; A PSA for wartime scrap-metal drives featuring Hydroman; Music Master battles The Lama Who Had No Face. Music Master and Man o' Metal were listed in Jon Morris's 2015 book The League of Regrettable Superheroes; this was the final appearance of Rainbow Boy until his revival in the 2000s. True Stories of War Heroes; Hydroman; The Music Master; He Changed Their Plans; Man O' Metal; Ammunition for Victory; Flyin' Jenny. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. The Agent of Death starring the Human Torch, script and art by Carl Burgos; Torch and Toro try to stop the plans of Agent X, who is out to destroy an American convoy headed toward the Far East carrying food and supplies. Promotional ad featuring Captain America, who encourages readers to join his Sentinels of Liberty. The Case of the Attempted Dreadnaught Disasters starring Human Torch, script and art by Carl Burgos; The Flaming Duo must act quickly to prevent the treacherous fingers of Japanese treachery, out to destroy strategic bridges that would bottle up our Navy yard. Devil Cat text story by Mickey Spillane. Sub-Mariner Slaughters the Japs On Wake Island, art by Allen Simon. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Black and white. Cover price $2.25.

Jan 1954. Science fiction stories by Evan Hunter, Damon Knight, Alan E. Nourse, Mack Reynolds, James E. Gunn, Richard Wilson, and Harry Harrison. Four Kelly Freas illustrations. Wrap-around cover by Ken Fagg. 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; black and white; 120 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

February 1956. Cover by Mel Hunter. Stories: "Avoidance Situation" by James Mc Connell, "Catalysis" by Poul Anderson, "To Pay the Piper" by James Blish, "The Drivers" by Edward W. Ludwig, "Shango" by John Jakes, "The Margenes" by Miriam Allen De Ford, "Jekyll and Hyde Planet" by Jack Lewis. 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 120 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

April 1970. Volume 20, No. 4 (Whole No. 147). Cover by Gaughan. Science fiction stories by Isaac Asimov, Lee Harding, Frank Herbert's "Whipping Star - Conclusion", Robert F. Young, Ron Goulart, R. A. Lafferty, and Gene Wolfe. 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; black and white; 160 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.60.

In this Issue of Illustration, we feature the spectacular art of Charles Dana Gibson, world famous for his creation of the original pin-up-the 'Gibson Girl'. Rare photographs, tear sheets and original artworks are shown. Our second feature concerns the work of cartoonist A.B. Frost, perhaps best known for his Br'er Rabbit illustrations, and other satirical comic strips and illustrations from the early 1900s. Comic strips, drawings, and many rarely seen original paintings are showcased. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue. 80 pages. Cover price $15.00.

Written by Victor Gischler. Art by Alex Shibao. Cover by Staz Johnson. Tensions arise aboard the sub as specimens are shipped back for study. Meanwhile, Adams and company come to grips with their extraterrestrial armaments and uncover the real motivation behind the alien crash. 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Alex Schomburg. Biography, history and real war stories in comics form, part of a trend in non-fiction comics in the 1940s. Filipino statesman and soldier Manuel Luis Quezon; Italian revolutionary Joseph Mazzini; The Royal Navy's X-Class midget subs help make D-Day possible. Faro of the Partisans; Bernardo O'Higgins - Soldier of Liberation; The Terrible Tiddlers - the Story of the British X-Boats; Sevier of Tennessee; Manuel Luis Quezon - Sparkplug of Freedom; Mungo Park - African Pioneer; Attack at Attu; Joseph Mazzini - The Voice of Action. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by Doug Moench. Art and cover Paul Gulacy. The martinis will be shaken, not stirred, as Dark Horse proudly presents a spectacular new James Bond series based on the popular Ian Fleming characters! A nuclear arsenal disappears! Unexplained phenomena is South America! Dinosaurs! Bond! What more can we give you? Well, maybe the team born to do this book: Doug Moench and Paul Gulacy! Don't miss out on one of the books of the summer. First in a series of new James Bond books from Dark Horse Comics and Acme Press. 48 pages, FC. Cover price $4.95.

Cover pencils by Ham Fisher. Untitled story, script and pencils by Ham Fisher; Joe's company puts out to sea. By coincidence, another boxer, Biff Williams is also on board; They put on an exhibition bout for the crew, but during the bout, the ship lurches, and Biff goes overboard, with Joe diving to his rescue; A Nazi sub attempts to capture them, but Joe and Biff overwhelm the crew and capture the sub. Untitled story, script and pencils by Ham Fisher; The ship lands in an undisclosed location, where the Allies are gathering for an imminent Axis assault; Joe is met by his younger brother Steve; While waiting for the action, a boxing exhibition is staged. Jerry is KO'd by a Scottish boxer with whom he had previously had words. Untitled story, script and pencils by Ham Fisher; Joe and Jerry are chosen to patrol the forest to round up reported Nazi paratroopers; The patrol captures all but one Nazi, and Joe trails the Nazi as he meets a fifth-columnists; Joe attempts to capture the saboteurs, and learns that the paratrooper is none other than the German boxer, Schmeller, whom Joe had fought in New York. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Adapted from true crime stories. "The Scourge of the South," "Thomas Dun--Fiend of a Thousand Forms," "Get August Doaks," "William Garner, the Florida Fox," "Combination: D-E-A-T-H," "Double in Blood," "Too Tough To Hold," and "Dealers in White Death." 7-in. x 9.5-in.; black and white; 68 pages. No date.

"The Red Baron." Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by D. Bruce Berry. Cover by Kirby and Berry. Ben Boxer finds Kamandi. Red Baron attacks a society of dolphins. Cover price $0.20.

Stories include "Condemned to Death," "The Man With Two Faces," "Destination: Death" (art by Robert Q. Sale), "Final Decision" (art by George Tuska) and "Dangerous Vacation." Russ Heath cover. Cover price $0.10.

Story by Brian Chin. Art by Brian Chin. Cover by Brian Chin. During World War II, Colonel Kilgore is in charge of defense in the San Francisco bay area, but he's really more interested in women and booze. Even the bizarre, comedic events that occur under his command are just distractions from the important things in life. Thundering Guns of the Golden Gate; Golden Gate Guardians. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

(W/A/CA) Jolly Blackburn This multiple award-winning comic magazine features the hilarious mis-adventures of a group of gamers (the 'Knights') and their friends, plus useful HackMaster Basic, D&D-compatible and other articles for games of all kinds, from tabletop to video screen. It's a slice of gamer life in strips, features and reviews, and a wonderful celebration of the gaming culture! Cover price $5.99.

May 13, 1979. The Sunday comic strips in comic book form: Ripley's Believe It or Not, Ferd'nand, Crock (by Bill Rechin and Brant Parker), Prince Valiant (by Hal Foster), B.C. (by Johnny Hart), Bringing Up Father (by Bill Kavanagh and Frank Fletcher), Conan (by Roy Thomas and Ernie Chan), The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again, Scamp, The Small Society (by Brickman), Henry (by Don Trachte), Hulk (by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber), Tarzan (by Russ Manning and Mike Royer), Grin and Bear It, The Phantom (by Lee Falk and Sy Barry), Doonesbury (by G.B. Trudeau), Popeye (by Bud Sagendorf), They'll Do It Every Time, Dennis the Menace (by Hank Ketcham), Steve Canyon (by Milton Caniff), The Lockhorns (by Bill Hoest), Archie, Superman starring in The World's Greatest Superheroes (by Martin Pasko, George Tuska, and Vince Colletta), Nancy (by Ernie Bushmiller), Branda Starr (by Dale Messick), Mutt & Jeff (by Al Smith), Dick Tracy (by Gould, Collins, and Fletcher), Mandrake the Magician (by Lee Falk and Fred Fredericks), Moon Mullins (by Ferd and Tom Johnson), Flash Gordon (by Dan Barry), Star Hawks (by Archie Goodwin and Gil Kane), Star Wars (by Russ Manning), The Katzenjammer Kids (by Mike Senich), Alley Oop (by Dave Graue), Mark Trail (by Ed Dodd), Snuffy Smith (by Fred Lasswell), and Gasoline Alley (by Dick Moores). 32 pages, 7-in x 10.5-in, full color, newsprint.

December 7, 1980. The Sunday comic strips in comic book form: Ripley's Believe It or Not, Brenda Starr Reporter (by Dale Messick), Star Trek (by Thomas Warkentin), Star Wars (continuing an adaptation of "Han Solo at Stars' End"; story by Brian Daley, script by Archie Goodwin, art by Alfredo Alcala), Doctor Smock (by Geo. Lemont), Broom Hilda (by Russell Myers), Superman (script by Paul Levitz, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta), Conan the Barbarian (script by Roy Thomas, art by Rudy Nebres), The Incredible Hulk (script and pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Frank Giacoia), Tarzan (script by Archie Goodwin, art by Gil Kane), The Phantom (script by Lee Falk, art by Sy Barry), Prince Valiant (by John Cullen Murphy), Steve Canyon (by Milton Caniff), Dick Tracy (by Gould, Fletcher, and Collins), Mandrake the Magician (script by Lee Falk, art by Fred Fredericks), Mark Trail (by Dodd and Elrod), Walt Disney's Condorman, Doonesbury (by G.B. Trudeau), B.C. (by Johnny Hart), Ferd'nand (by Plastino & Mik), Crock (by Bill Rechin and Don Wilder), Bringing Up Father (by Bill Kavanagh and Frank Fletcher), Scamp, The Small Society (by Brickman), Henry (by Don Trachte), Grin and Bear It, Popeye (by Bud Sagendorf), They'll Do It Every Time, Dennis the Menace (by Hank Ketcham), The Lockhorns (by Bill Hoest), Archie, Nancy (by Ernie Bushmiller), Mutt & Jeff (by Al Smith), Moon Mullins (by Ferd and Tom Johnson), The Katzenjammer Kids (by Mike Senich), Alley Oop (by Dave Graue), Barney Google and Snuffy Smith (by Fred Lasswell), and Gasoline Alley (by Dick Moores). 32-page, 7-in. x 11-in., full color comic strip newspaper inserts.

WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY KEVIN O'NEILL The long-awaited conclusion! The sixth and final installment of our splendid picto-narrative brings to a conclusion the story of our stalwart band. It is with grim finality that they combat the nefarious Doctor and his evil cohorts on land, sea and air. Who shall persevere? That, dear reader, is for you to discover. Also, the concluding chapter of serial Allan Quartermain adventure! FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 6) Cover price $2.95.

Collects issues #3 and #4 of the first series. Cover price $5.95.

January-February 2010. In this issue: Atlantis - Explore the ocean and search for treasure! Plus: LEGO City - Help the firefighters save the day! Also: Building Fun - Two models you can build! Saddle Stitched, 8-in x 10 1/2-in, 12 Pages, Full Color.

Newsstand Edition. "The Hunt for the Redhead Down Under", "Hair Today" & "Clams Casino" written by Peter David with art by Bill Fugate, Tom Bancroft & Jackson Guice. Full color, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Cover price $1.50.

Written by Andy Diggle Art and cover by Jock Part 1 of the new 3-part storyline "Anti-Heist." In the wake of the biggest corporate fraud since Enron, the Losers become uneasy allies with a man they have little reason to trust. But their differences must be put aside if they're to scupper Max's plan for an audacious mid-Atlantic heist. His target: 300 pounds of weapons-grade plutonium! On sale April 27 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Written by Andy Diggle Art and cover by Jock Max's plans enter their final, fatal stage in Part 2 of the 3-part "Anti-Heist." 300 pounds of weapons-grade plutonium will fall into the wrong hands if the Losers can't convince a transport ship that they're not the enemy. But it may already be too late, because there's a submarine on the horizon aiming to kill, one helmed by an adversary who knows the Losers' tricks all too well... On sale May 25 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Collects Marineman (2010 Image) #1-6. Story and art by IAN CHURCHILL. IAN (Hulk, Supergirl) CHURCHILL's critically acclaimed MARINEMAN series is collected into one feature filled volume! Follow the journey of MARINEMAN from celebrated marine biologist and TV presenter to sea-breathing marine superhero! Packed with bonus material and a foreword by industry legend and Watchmen co-creator, DAVE GIBBONS! Softcover, 288 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins. Jules Verne pinup. "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea," script by Otto Binder (adaptation), pencils by Romy Gamboa and Ernie Patricio; A ship investigating a series of mysterious boat sinkings encounters the Nautilus, an advanced submarine commanded by Captain Nemo. Adapted from the Jules Verne novel "Vingt mille lieues sous les mers" (Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea) (1870).A short biography of Jules Verne. 52 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. All Winners Quarterly ad. "The Idol of Death" starring The Human Torch, story and art by Carl Burgos; Prince Itor wishes to acquire the Idol of Death as legend holds it will grant him the power to rule men as the Pharaohs did; A gangster named Crowley just wants to sell it for its value. Captain America Comics ad. Sub-Mariner untitled story, script and art by Bill Everett; When an airline company suffers five crashes, the Sub-Mariner uses Betty to get the low down from a mysterious Nazi, and he confesses to Betty that he and his boss are attempting to gain control of all of the major American airlines. Terry Vance untitled story, script by Ray Gill, art by Bob Oksner; After five mysterious airplane crashes, Terry decides to use his radio-controlled model plane to investigate what is happening in the air that may have caused them. "The Story Behind the Cover" text story, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Burgos. "Danger Ahead" starring Patriot, script by Ray Gill, art by Art Gates; The Patriot takes on a Nazi agent who has been placed in charge of organizing a campaign of sabotage. Adventures of Ka-Zar the Great untitled story, art by Ben Thompson; While aiding the British as they seek to drive the Italian fascists out of East Africa, Ka-Zar encounters a column of Italian tanks making their way through the jungle from Kenya. The Vision untitled story, script by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon, pencils by Kirby, inks by Simon; Senator Reeves and his committee head to a seacoast city to investigate the collapse of a school, but the Vision beats them to the punch, uncovering the men responsible for the shoddy construction. "The Weird Ghost of Amber Swamps starring Angel," script and art by Paul Gustavson; The Angel saves a girl reporter in his quest to uncover the identity of the ghost of Amber Swamp. Sub-Mariner pinup by Alex Schomburg. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bill Everett. Captain America Comics ad. "The Parrot Strikes Back" starring The Human Torch, story and art by Carl Burgos; The Torch accompanies the Parrot on his prison train to California in order to help a chemist who wishes to examine an inactive volcano for sulfur deposits, which are used by the government to make gunpowder, which the U.S. is sorely lacking. "The Sub-Mariner Smashes a Nazi Uprising," script and art by Bill Everett; After his encounter with the Lavarites, Namor heads for home, but runs into Queen Jarna, who had promised to return to Venus with her people; Not wanting to be killed, she leads Namor to a Nazi undersea city from which the Nazis plan to invade America. Human Torch Comics. The Vision untitled story, script by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon, pencils by Kirby and David Walters, inks by Walters; Professor Norsen examines a fallen meteor and finds alien seeds, which he plants; However, the seeds bring forth strange, ever-growing monstrous plants that devour human life and destroy towns; The Vision assists the professor when a way is found to combat these creatures. "The Truth" text story, script by Irving Werstein. Ka-Zar the Great untitled story, script and art by Ben Thompson; Ka-Zar is taken unconscious to the cave of a native in witch doctor attire and is given a potion by him, which immediately revives Ka-Zar, giving him temporary strength he never had before; He then leaves for home when he accidentally discovers the palatial mansion of a feared and hated ivory hunter, and it turns into a battle royale. "The Mystery of the Gold Mine Skeleton" starring Terry Vance, script by Ray Gill, art by Bob Oksner; Terry and Deadline head north to explore a haunted mine and get more than they bargained for. "The Patriot Smashes the Japanese Spy Ring"; The Patriot is on hand when a Filipino assassin attempts to kill Lt. Curtis to prevent him from testifying before the Naval Affairs Committee on what he has learned in the Orient. "The Case of the Armless Tiger Man" starring Angel, pencils by Paul Gustavson, inks by Al Bellman; A former German worker, who had lost his arms in a machine in a factory he once worked at, is sent to America by the Nazis to destroy machines in America for the greater glory of the Reich. Mystic Comics ad. 68 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Al Gabriele. March of the Metal Mobsters starring The Human Torch, story and art by Carl Burgos. Reprisal Revenge starring Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. Vision untitled story, art by Syd Shores. Lumps of Death text story by Mickey Spillane. The Mystery of the Flying Corpses starring Patriot, art by Al Fagaly. The Mystery of the Pharaoh's Eye starring Terry Vance, script by Ray Gill, art by Bob Oksner. Jimmy Jupiter untitled story, script and art by Ed Robbins. The House of Slaughter starring Angel. 68 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Prescriptions for Death starring Human Torch, art by Harry Sahle. Terror of the Boiling Seas starring Sub-Mariner, art by Carl Pfeufer. The Case of the Missing Link starring Terry Vance, art by Bob Oksner. Johnny Does his Part text story. Vision untitled story, pencils by Syd Shores. Jimmy Jupiter untitled story, script and art by Ed Robbins. The Disappearing Spies starring Patriot, pencils by Syd Shores, inks by Al Bellman. Quarantine for Murder starring Angel, script by Roy Garn, art by Gustav Schrotter. 68 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by PAOLO RIVERA. Written by TOM DEFALCO. Art by CHRIS BURNHAM The original Human Torch, Toro, the Sub-Mariner, the Angel and the Ferret team up to prevent Nazi saboteurs and one of the Torch's earliest foes from creating the ultimate weapon of mass destruction in this all-new 22 page story. Plus another 10 page classic vintage tale from Marvel's Golden Age! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

The Unrelated Triplets starring Radar, art by Al Carreno. The Tattooed Man starring Bulletman, the Flying Detective, script by Otto Binder, art by Harry Anderson; Jim Barr is ordered to protect Tattoo Tony from harm by other criminals, unaware that he is actually the situation to recover some stolen loot. The Python Peril starring Nyoka, art by Jack Sparling. Hoodoo Hannigan: Ch. 27: Rats Must Die text story by Joseph J. Millard. Sivana's India Rubber Man starring Captain Marvel, Jr., art by August Froehlich. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Kubert. Stories by Jack C. Harris and Paul Kupperberg. Art by Dick Ayers, Jerry Grandenetti and Romeo Tanghal. Featuring the Code Name: Gravedigger tale "The River of Death" by Jack C. Harris, Dick Ayers and Romeo Tanghal. And beginning this issue is a new extra feature -- Rosa, Master-Spy in "The Castle Rhinehart Affair" (part 1) by Paul Kupperberg and Jerry Grandenetti. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.40.

"name, Rank, Serial Number" (art by Robert Q. Sale), "Retreat" (art by Gene Colan), "Insane" (art by Norman Steinberg), "The Coffin" (art by Bill Everett), and a two-page text story, "Military Man With a Spear." Everett cover. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Charles Paris. Terror from the Telstar, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Charles Paris; Stagg rescues Metamorpho from the fate of the previous issue; Criminals start a crime wave after taking over the Telstar satellite. Nature's Bill of Rights public service announcement on pollution, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Whitman edition. Cover price $0.50.

Mickey Mouse Club logo on front cover. Mickey Mouse in "The Whale Chasers," "Here's Pie in Your Eye," and "The Lion Hunt." Issue also has The Li'l Bad Wolf in "The Party Crasher" and one-page text story "Gathering Trouble." No art/story credits given. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Mickey Mouse Club logo on front cover. Mickey Mouse in "The World Under the Sea," a reprint from an earlier issue about Mickey and Goofy's adventures undersea in Goofy's new invention, an underwater tank. Issue also has the Marvelous Mad Madam Mim in "All In The Game," one-page text story "Big Red Bug," and one-page gag strips throughout book. No art/story credits given. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.