Comic books April 1975

Vintage men's interest entertainment magazine that contains articles of interest for bachelors, humorous adult themed comic strips, short fiction stories, and nude pin-up photography. 8.5" x 11", 72 pages, mostly B&W with some color pages. -MATURE READERS-

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Cover by Bob Oksner. "Batman and the Mummy" ad for Hostess Twinkies. "Clark Kent Calling Superman... Clark Kent Calling Superman!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner; Communist spies try to discover the secret of how Clark Kent summons Superman. "Billion-Dollar Bust!", script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Mike Grell; Black Canary utters her Canary Cry and enables herself and Green Arrow to escape; Then both heroes have a showdown with Lucker and Noller and their gang at a point where a drug boat is being unloaded, and, with the help of the police, the crooks are caught and a billion-dollar drug raid is accomplished. Letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Vol. 19, No. 4. April 1975. Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pictorials. 8" x 10.75", 98 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $1.25.

Comic book based on the 1970s Hanna Barbera cartoon version of the classic Addams Family TV show. Issue features The Addams Family in "Left In the Lurch" in which they try to help Lurch who has convinced his pen pal that he is a rock star. No story/art credits given. Cover price $0.25.

Comic book based on the 1970s Hanna Barbera cartoon version of the classic Addams Family TV show. Issue features The Addams Family in "Left In the Lurch" in which they try to help Lurch who has convinced his pen pal that he is a rock star. No story/art credits given. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Jim Aparo. The Spectre Haunts the Museum of Fear, script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua], inks by Jim Aparo; The Ghostly Guardian must halt the insane activities of the curator of the Museum of Natural History, who, in his spare time, has specific occupational people kidnapped and brought to the museum, where he treats the bodies for "special exhibits" he has constructed in the basement of the facility. Land of Magic starring the Seven Soldiers of Victory, script by Joe Samachson, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Tex Blaisdell. Knight After Knight starring Shining Knight, script by Joe Samachson, art by Howard Chaykin. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover art by Jim Aparo. The Spectre Haunts the Museum of Fear, script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua], inks by Jim Aparo; The Ghostly Guardian must halt the insane activities of the curator of the Museum of Natural History, who, in his spare time, has specific occupational people kidnapped and brought to the museum, where he treats the bodies for "special exhibits" he has constructed in the basement of the facility. Land of Magic starring the Seven Soldiers of Victory, script by Joe Samachson, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Tex Blaisdell. Knight After Knight starring Shining Knight, script by Joe Samachson, art by Howard Chaykin. Cover price $0.25.

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"...And the Wind Cries: Cyclone!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. The irrepressible J. Jonah Jameson has been kidnapped in the City of Lights! So Joe Robertson and Peter Parker rush to Paris, France to rescue their boss! The treacherous search for the Daily Bugle publisher leads from the Place Vendôme to the Arc de Triomphe to the Eiffel Tower! Where the Amazing Spider-Man clashes with a new international adversary: The Cyclone! The whirlwind-like villain boasts that he has Jonah! And also that the web-slinger better meet the ransom demands…or face his own Waterloo! First appearance of the Cyclone. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant, Flash Thompson, Liz Allan, Professor Miles Warren, and the Gwen Stacy clone. Flashback cameo by Mysterio. (Notes: This issue features the memorable first kiss between Peter and Mary Jane at Kennedy Airport. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney. Giant-Size Spider-Man 4 featuring the third appearance of the Punisher was also published this month. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 120.) 32 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. First appearance of the Cyclone in ...And The Wind Cries: Cyclone!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; Peter goes to Paris with Robbie Robertson and meets Cyclone; Gwen Stacy clone and Mysterio cameos. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 120. Letter to the editor from Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics). 32 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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April 1975. Stories: "Lifeboat" (conclusion) by Gordon R. Dickson and Harry Harrison, "Crazy Oil" by Branda Pearce, "The Sixth Face" by Thomas Sullivan, "To Be or Knot To Be" by Alecs Baird, and "Doing Lennon" by Gregory Benford. Science Fact article, "The Economics of the Robot Revolution" by James S. Albus. Profile of artist Rich Sternbach. National Health Insurance debate with Alan E. Nourse (pro) and F. Paul Wilson (con). Cover by Rick Sternbach. Illustrations by Jack Gaughan, Rick Sternbach, John Schoenherr, and Kelly Freas. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick. Stories by Frank Doyle and unknown. Art by Harry Lucey & Chic Stone and Joe Edwards. Archie straps on his old snowshoes and ventures out in a blizzard to deliver some important papers for Mr. Lodge in "Race Against Time"! Plus: Miss Grundy Puzzle page drawn by Joe Edwards; Mr. Weatherbee orders the boys to stop throwing and catching things around the school halls in "Way To Go, Boy!"; Archie decides to apologize to Reggie for saying nasty things to him in "Clear Thinking"; and Archie declares that he's going to "play it cool" where Veronica is concerned, while Jughead calmly predicts that his buddy will just make a fool of himself as usual, in "It's a Cool Fool"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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"Safety Last"; Archie uses photos of Mr. Weatherbee to illustrate what not to do in a school paper article on safety in sports. "Time Limit" one-page story; Jinx cleans up her room and wants her father to see it quickly before she messes it up again. "Arch for Art's Sake"; Betty paints a mural on the school corridor. "Good Deal" Hostess Cup Cakes ad starring Archie. "Rash Sounds"; Mr. Weatherbee takes a nature walk to de-stress after his doctor tells him that his rash is a result of nerves. "Milk Ilk" one-page story; Mr. Weatherbee's doctor tells him to drink a glass of milk for his ulcers whenever Archie irritates him. Archie Club News. "Something Outstanding"; The school decides to put a statue out front. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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"Hate After Dark," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Alison Flood; Archie and Jughead track down the person responsible for spray painting "Yea Riverdale" all over town. "Party Invite" one-page Li'l Jinx story, script and art by Joe Edwards. "Ice Follies," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli; After all Reggie's grandstanding, Coach Kleats makes Archie the hockey team captain. Hostess Cup Cakes ad starring Archie. "The Other Side!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; After travelling thru a strange mist, Chuck and Archie come to Eladrevir, a backwards version of Riverdale. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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"Leave It To Dad"; Fred takes a phone message for Archie but he can't remember if it is from Betty or from Veronica. "Spot Remover"; Jughead helps Betty start a fad where every girl wears a fake beauty mark. "Dyeing to Live"; Veronica asks Betty if it is true that blondes have more fun. "Mud Wise!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx tells Greg to be like Sir Walter Raleigh and put his coat over mud for a lady. "Fashion Frenzies," script by Sy Reit, art by Bob White; Archie is put in charge of organizing the school's big fashion show, and winds up promising three different girls--Veronica, Betty and Midge--that she can be the star of the show. "Mirror, Mirror," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica buys a carnival fun-house mirror at an auction; The mirror has supernatural abilities which turn Betty and Veronica into the distorted images they see in the mirror. "Business Bungle," script and art by Bob Bolling; Inspired by all the advice-givers in TV and newspapers, Little Archie starts "Little Archie's Good Advice Business," offering advice to anyone who can pay him in jellybeans. "The Bad Penny," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Every time Mr. Lodge tries to spend some quality time with his daughter, Archie turns up and ruins everything. "Splinter Group," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Archie gets a splinter in his finger and Veronica takes him to the school nurse. 164 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

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The World of Archie. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "The Truth Hurts"; Mr. Lodge wants Archie to fill in for an actor who was supposed do shoot a commercial for Mr. Lodge. "Without a Point!" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Hap tries to correct Jinx's grammar when she tells him that she ain't got a pencil. "The Masked Marvel," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Marty Epp; Archie puts on a ski mask to avoid being seen carrying Veronica's packages. "Toy Joy"; Reggie has a bird whistle that attracts women. Archie Club News. "At Long Lash," pencils by Harry Lucey; Veronica gives Archie an eyelash as a keepsake, but delivery boy Jughead gives him something far different. "Archie Makes His Mark," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Marty Epp; Prehistoric Archie invents a weapon but he has no luck in figuring out the best way to use it. "Seven Day Itch," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Marty Epp; Archie is depressed waiting for Friday to arrive, but he's even more depressed when Friday comes and he goes to a party with Veronica's snooty friends. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Compete Feat, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty is asked to model a line of fashionable outfits on the ski slopes, but Veronica is determined not to let her rival out-dress her. The Wet Look, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Mr. Lodge doesn't have a working car, so he has to wait for a cab. When it starts to rain, Betty suggests that Veronica go bring her father an umbrella. Clean Sweep, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty is carrying an old-fashioned broom as a prop for a school play, and everyone makes jokes about how it makes her look like a witch. 32 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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"Double Your Pleasure"; The gang notices Dilton isn't acting like himself and when Dilton show up and ask for there help to stop himself they get more perplexed. "Getting the Word"; Charley isn't sure the word his teacher called him was good or bad. "Getting the Message with Alexander Graham Bell"; Archie helps Reggie to understand the importance of hearing thanks to a history lesson about Alexander Graham Bell. "Good Deal" Hostess Cup Cakes ad with Archie. "Rare Hair"; Veronica tells Betty she is worried about the football teams grooming habits. Archie Quarter Comics ad. "Habit Bit"; The Ski Instructor points out Betty's bad habits. Archie Club News. "Deep-Rooted"; Reggie puts his two cents in on improving Pop's and gets Moose seeing red. Archie Digest ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Sparky Moore. Nightmare Trail, art by Sparky Moore; Marie has a nightmare about Napoleon and Lafayette the country dogs. A Blitz By Fitz, art by Sparky Moore; O' Malley's little nephew, Fitz, visits with the Aristokittens and creates havoc in the house. The Royal Ambush, art by Sparky Moore; Scar Cat and his gang captivize O'Malley, who is then saved by the Aristokittens. High-Type Heroes, art by Sparky Moore; Berlioz and Toulouse climb on the 10th Street Bridge and are then rescued by the Alley Cats. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Guardians of the Galaxy 1st appearance/origin reprint from Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) #18, but 4 pages shorter than the original. Earth Shall Overcome - Written by Arnold Drake. Art and Cover by Gene Colan and Mike Esposito. Sensational special issue! Four men against a savage far-flung future! Guardians of the Galaxy: Vance Astro; Charlie-27; Martinex [Martinex T'Naga]; Yondu [Yondu Udonta]. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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United Kingdom edition. Guardians of the Galaxy origin reprint from Marvel Super-Heroes 18. Script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito.

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"The Times That Bind!" Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Joe Staton (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Sinnott (with John Romita touch-ups). The Vision's trip through time marches on as the synthezoid avenger discovers the sad fate of the original Human Torch. After going nova in the 1950's, the torch's body remained dormant and missing for many years until the Mad Thinker located it. However, the twisted thinker just resurrected the torch in order to attack the Fantastic Four. After the FF's victory (in Fantastic Four Annual 4), the original Human Torch became inactive again…until someone else, someone even more evil, found the android body! Also traveling through time, Mantis and her teammates learn how the pacifist Kree and the Cotati worked together to defeat the militant Kree and the Star Stalker centuries ago. And then they observe how the Kree came to Earth to plant the Cotati in Vietnam years later. Meanwhile back in the present time at Avengers Mansion, a confident Scarlet Witch wins a brief skirmish against Moondragon. Origin of the Vision. Origin of Mantis. Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness and Libra. Flashback cameos by Immortus, the Supreme Intelligence, Quasimodo, Toro, Ultron-5, and the Fantastic Four. Avengers Lineup: Iron Man, Hawkeye, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. Cover price $0.25.

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68-page giant. Always using fear to intimidate the criminal element, Batman must now face the Master of Fear, the sinister Scarecrow. "The Scarecrow's Trail of Fear!" Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Ernie Chan as "Ernie Chua," inks by Dick Giordano. Reprint: "The Round-Robin Death Trap!" Script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sid Greene. Last of the giants in this series. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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24-page mimeographed magazine published by Biljo White. Features Batman Index. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 24 Pages B&W Cover price $1.00.

24-page mimeographed magazine published by Biljo White. Features Batman Index. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 24 Pages B&W Cover price $1.00.

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April 12, 1975

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April 19, 1975

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April 26, 1975

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Featuring: 9 page Beagle Boys story "Million Dollar Stew" starring the Beagle Boys, Uncle Scrooge, Huey, Dewey and Louie, and Grandma Duck, written by Vic Lockman and pencilled by Pete Alvarado; 7 page Beagle Boys story "The Bubble Gum Bandits" starring the Beagle Boys and Straight Aunt Annie, written by Vic Lockman and pencilled by Pete Alvarado; 9 page Beagle Boys story "The Ruthless, Toothless Shark" starring the Beagle Boys, Huey, Dewey and Louie, and Uncle Scrooge, pencilled by Pete Alvarado. Cover by Pete Alvarado and Larry Mayer. Cover price $0.25.

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Issue #1709. April 9, 1975. 8.25" x 11.75". 16 pages. Partial color.

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Featuring: 4 page story "The Sleepheads" starring Killer Diller, Sarge Snorkel, Plato, Beetle Bailey and Zero; 3 page Sarge Snorkel story "Rise And Shine"; 3 page Beetle Bailey story "Beetle's Goof"; 4 page Beetle Bailey story "Beetle Volunteers For A Soft Job"; 2 page Georgie the Boy Knight text story "Serpent Of The Lake!" starring Sir Georgie the Boy Knight, King Arthur, Sir Bragget and Queen Gwenievere, written by Mike Pellowski and drawn by George Wildman; 3 page Beetle Bailey story "Short Break"; 3 page Beetle Bailey story "Memories"; 1 page Sarge Snorkel story "Wacked Out"; 1 page Beetle Bailey story "On The Spot." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.