Comic books September 1981

September 5, 1981. Prog: 228 Featuring: "Rogue Trooper" Written by Gerry Finley-Day, Art by Dave Gibbons; Nemesis The Warlock "The World of Termight: Book 1" (Part 7 of 17) Written by Pat Mills, Art by Kevin O'Neill; Judge Dredd "Judge Death Lives (Part 5 of 5) Written by T.B. Grover, Art by Brian Bolland; The Mean Arena "The Penzance Riggers" (Part 3 of 4) Written by Tom Tully, Art by Eric Bradbury; Strontium Dog "The Kid Knee Caper" (Part 1 of 6) Written by Alan Grant, Art by Ezquerra. Cover by Dave Gibbons. Saddle Stitched Newsprint, 8-in x 11-in, 28 Pages, PC/PB&W.

September 12, 1981. Features include Rogue Trooper (script by Gerry Finley-Day, art by Dave Gibbons), Nemesis the Warlock (script by Pat Mills, art by Kevin O'Neill), the Mean Arena (script by Tom Tully, art by Eric Bradbury), Judge Dredd in "Diary of a Mad Citizen" part 1 (script by T.B. Grover, art by Colin Wilson), and Strontium Dog in "The Kid Knee Caper" part 2 (script by Alan Grant, art by Carlos Ezquerra).

September 19, 1981. Features include Rogue Trooper (script by Gerry Finley-Day, art by Dave Gibbons), Nemesis the Warlock (script by Pat Mills, art by Kevin O'Neill), Tharg's Future-Shocks: "Giant Leap" (script by Kelvin Gosnell, art by Jesus Redondo), Judge Dredd in "Diary of a Mad Citizen" part 2 (script by T.B. Grover, art by Colin Wilson), and Strontium Dog in "The Kid Knee Caper" part 3 (script by Alan Grant, art by Carlos Ezquerra). O'Neill cover.

September 26, 1981. Features include Rogue Trooper (script by Gerry Finley-Day, art by Dave Gibbons), Nemesis the Warlock (script by Pat Mills, art by Kevin O'Neill), Tharg's Future-Shocks: "The Red House" (script by Steve Moore, art by Jesus Redondo), Judge Dredd in "Assault on 1-Block-4" part 1 (script by T.B. Grover, art by John Cooper), Strontium Dog in "The Kid Knee Caper" part 4 (script by Alan Grant, art by Carlos Ezquerra). Gibbons cover.

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Last 50-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. "Steve Lombard's Double Life!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; An alien cons Steve Lombard into thinking he is one of their race, so that he may steal Steves athletic qualities and use it to compete in sports on his own planet. "The Robot Master" Hostess snack cakes ad with Wonder Woman. "The Eye of the Storm," script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Vince Colletta; The Atom helps save his own parents during the hurricane, then returns through the Time Pool to defeat the Calculator. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. Cover art by Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano. Steve Lombard's Double Life! starring Superman, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. The Eye of the Storm starring Atom and The Calculator, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Vince Colletta. 32 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.40.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. "Steve Lombard's Double Life!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; An alien cons Steve Lombard into thinking he is one of their race, so that he may steal Steves athletic qualities and use it to compete in sports on his own planet. "The Robot Master" Hostess snack cakes ad with Wonder Woman. "The Eye of the Storm," script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Vince Colletta; The Atom helps save his own parents during the hurricane, then returns through the Time Pool to defeat the Calculator. 36 pgs.

September 1981. Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin-up girls. In this issue: An interview with Sheri - Nevada madam for swinging couples; Sex Clinic - how to cope with sex in stress; wild porn stars; and S&M punk girls. Plus: Club Adam swingers - all-new listings each month! 8-in. x 11-in. Mature Readers Cover price $2.95.

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Last 50-cent cover price issue. Cover art by George Perez. The Evil Eight!--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dennis Jensen. No Freedom For Fairfax!--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. In Final Combat--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. All stories feature heroes created by fans. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover art by George Perez. The Evil Eight!--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dennis Jensen. No Freedom For Fairfax!--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. In Final Combat--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. All stories feature heroes created by fans. 36 Pages, Full Color.

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Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. The World on Fire!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jerry Ordway; As the 3 non-missing JSA members (Hawkman, Atom, Dr. Mid-Nite) join up with Plastic Man, Robotman, Liberty Belle, Johnny Quick, Shining Knight, and Danette Reilly in Washington, D.C., they meet with President FDR, who creates a new group, the All-Star Squadron; Their mission: find the missing JSA'ers and stop the scheduled bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 before it's too late; Meanwhile, the missing JSA'ers have been captured by Per Degaton and made aware of his plans, helpless to stop him. An Open Letter to the Readers of All-Star Squadron #1 by Roy Thomas. Cover price $0.50.

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Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. The World on Fire!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jerry Ordway; As the 3 non-missing JSA members (Hawkman, Atom, Dr. Mid-Nite) join up with Plastic Man, Robotman, Liberty Belle, Johnny Quick, Shining Knight, and Danette Reilly in Washington, D.C., they meet with President FDR, who creates a new group, the All-Star Squadron; Their mission: find the missing JSA'ers and stop the scheduled bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 before it's too late; Meanwhile, the missing JSA'ers have been captured by Per Degaton and made aware of his plans, helpless to stop him. An Open Letter to the Readers of All-Star Squadron #1 by Roy Thomas. Cover price $0.50.

Includes the following features: The Independent Maskmakers, Production Molds, Ray Harryhausen interview, Realistic Eyeballs, and New Films in the Works. Sept, 1981. Original cover price: $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Interview with Frank Miller on Daredevil; article on breathing new life into old heroes; Star Wars, Star Hawks strips. Daredevil cover by Miller and Klaus Janson. Cover price $1.50.

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Direct Edition. "A Coffin for Spider-Man!" Guest-starring Moon Knight. Script by Michael Fleisher. Art by Bob McLeod. Cover by Bob Layton. A crime wave is sweeping across New York City! And the leader of the outbreak is Moon Knight! Hold on, isn't the knight one of the heroes in this town? That's what the web-slinger thought! At the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Spider-Man interrupts Moon Knight's next heist! But then he helps his lunar adversary escape! Is the wall-crawler joining or stopping the (crime) wave? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and Frenchie. Second story: "The Nursing Home Caper" Script by Mike W. Barr. Art by Win Mortimer. With quick thinking Aunt May stops a robbery at her nursing home. Cameo appearances by Anna Watson and Spider-Man. (Note: The web-slinger and Moon Knight previously met in Spectacular Spider-Man 22 & 23 and Marvel Team-Up Annual 4.) 32 pages. 50 cent cover price. Cover price $0.50.

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Newsstand Edition. "A Coffin for Spider-Man!" Guest-starring Moon Knight. Script by Michael Fleisher. Art by Bob McLeod. Cover by Bob Layton. A crime wave is sweeping across New York City! And the leader of the outbreak is Moon Knight! Hold on, isn't the knight one of the heroes in this town? That's what the web-slinger thought! At the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Spider-Man interrupts Moon Knight's next heist! But then he helps his lunar adversary escape! Is the wall-crawler joining or stopping the (crime) wave? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and Frenchie. Second story: "The Nursing Home Caper" Script by Mike W. Barr. Art by Win Mortimer. With quick thinking Aunt May stops a robbery at her nursing home. Cameo appearances by Anna Watson and Spider-Man. (Note: The web-slinger and Moon Knight previously met in Spectacular Spider-Man 22 & 23 and Marvel Team-Up Annual 4.) 32 pages. 50 cent cover price. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Moon Knight guest stars in "A Coffin For Spider-Man!" Script by Michael Fleisher, pencils/inks by Bob McLeod. Five-page back-up story starring Aunt May: "The Nursing Home Caper." Script by Mike Barr, pencils by Win Mortimer. Bob Layton cover. Cover price $0.50.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "A Coffin for Spider-Man!" Guest-starring Moon Knight. Script by Michael Fleisher. Art by Bob McLeod. Cover by Bob Layton. A crime wave is sweeping across New York City! And the leader of the outbreak is Moon Knight! Hold on, isn't the knight one of the heroes in this town? That's what the web-slinger thought! At the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Spider-Man interrupts Moon Knight's next heist! But then he helps his lunar adversary escape! Is the wall-crawler joining or stopping the (crime) wave? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and Frenchie. Second story: "The Nursing Home Caper" Script by Mike W. Barr. Art by Win Mortimer. With quick thinking Aunt May stops a robbery at her nursing home. Cameo appearances by Anna Watson and Spider-Man. (Note: The web-slinger and Moon Knight previously met in Spectacular Spider-Man 22 & 23 and Marvel Team-Up Annual 4.) 32 page, full color.

September, 1981;

Amra Vol. 2, #70, September 1981. Roy G. Krenkel cover art. This issue features L. Sprague de Camp, Roy G. Krenkel, John Boardman, and more. Amra was a two-time Hugo winner. 7-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 28 pages.

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September 1981. Cover by Robert Crawford. Stories: "Dragonstar"(Part 1) by David Bischoff and Thomas F. Monteleone, "A !Tangled Web" by Joe Haldeman, "Jolly Roger" by Gary Alan Ruse, "Misfits" by Edward A. Byers, "Absent Thee from Felicity awhile" by Somtow Sucharitkul, and "Tiger by the Tail" by Joe Patrouch. Science Fact article: "What have they done to the Rain?" by Ruth B. Kaplan. Softcover, 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

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Premiere issue of sword and sorcery adventures with Arak, an Indian exploring Europe during the dark ages. The issue features "The Sword and the Serpent!" in which Arak is introduced and begins his adventures. Story also introduces Angelica, a sorceress who would battle Arak throughout the series. Script by Roy Thomas and art by Ernie Colon and Tony DeZuniga. Cover price $0.50.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Growling Grizzlies" Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Sabrina. "Runner Up," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie asks Veronica to go jogging on the beach as dawn but she refuses. "The Bare Truth!" with Li'l Jinx's Pal Charley; Charley make a mess of the floor at camp that was just cleaned. "Archie's Fashion Snaps"; Pictures of Archie in various outfits. "A Fine Mess-enger," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Mr. Lodge needs blueprints delivered quickly and the messenger service can't do it quickly enough; At Veronica's insistence he relies on Archie to deliver them on roller skates. The Best of Archie house ad. "Alley Tally," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Reggie psyches out Archie during a bowling game. Archie Club News. "Cream Scream," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie gets a part-time job selling ice cream. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "Growling Grizzlies" Hostess Fruit Pies ad starring Sabrina. "The City Mouse," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Weatherbee wants some peace so Archie takes him to a cabin in the woods. "Way to Go!" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx tells Mort to not be so worried all the time. "Camp Champ," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Mr. Weatherbee needs the camp counselors to impress the kids and parents with their competence so the kids will be encouraged to attend the camp for the second session. "Jog Agog," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Mr. Weatherbee goes jogging with Archie and meets Betty's aunt. Coming to Grips activity page. Archie Club News. "A Very Private Club," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Archie helps Mr. Weatherbee set up a kiddie pool for his nephew. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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Betty & Veronica Summer Fun. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Hostess snack cakes ad with Sabrina. "Play It Cool," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Driven to inspiration by the oppressive heat, Veronica takes to the pool without even bothering to change out of her designer tennis outfit. Betty And Veronica's Aqua Action Fashions, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Escape Hatch," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; One of Veronica's friends spots Archie and Betty having a romantic interlude in the park and reports it to Veronica. "Sail Tale," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica is determined to make a big splash at the local windsurfing contest after hearing everyone praise Betty's entry. "Scheme Theme," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica dumps Archie on Betty so she can go out with the handsome son of one of Mr. Lodge's business associates. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

The World of Archie. Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "Fowl Play," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, Jr, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie and Betty compete against Veronica and Reggie in the roller skate dance competition. "The Loan Stranger" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "The Perilous Past," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie and the gang are in outer space when Jughead gets taken aboard a spaceship in the shape of an early 1900's airplane and taken to a planet where their technology is modeled after items in a 1910 Saws and Rearbuck catalogue. "The Perilous Past" Part 2, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie and the gang are in outer space when Jughead gets taken aboard a spaceship in the shape of an early 1900's airplane and taken to a planet where their technology is modeled after items in a 1910 Saws and Rearbuck catalogue. Archie Club News. "It's a Blooming Gift!" starring Archie, Betty and Veronica, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, Jr, inks by Jim DeCarlo. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Hostess Fruit Pies ad, art by Dan DeCarlo. Wanta Kid Around?, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica's "come dressed as a five year old kid" party quickly becomes the bane of Smithers' existence. Veronica's Avante-Garde Fashions page, art by Dan DeCarlo. Aquatic Antics, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica train to become competitive swimmers so Archie and Reggie will look at them the way they look at Riverdale swimmers Karen and Donna. Split Decision, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica wears a provocative dress with a skirt slit to the hip to the local dance to attract attention, and she gets it. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "Horse Remorse," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; While Archie struggles with the rigors of the dude ranch he and Veronica are visiting, Veronica flirts with a handsome hand. "The Write Secret" starring Li'l Jinx's Pal, Charley, script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley writes a letter from camp. "Switch Hitch," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Reggie trades boats with Archie, with an ulterior motive in mind. "Of Pain and Pleasure," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica begins taking spiritual advice from a Hindu guru. "What's in a Name?" activity page with Veronica by Joe Edwards. "Small Potatoes," script by George Gladir, art by Stan Goldberg; Jughead dreams he's been reduced in size to six inches. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "Booming Business," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie gets a job at a mobile canteen and an orangutan gets into the back of his van when he isn't looking. "Business Promotion"; Li'l Jinx opens a lemonade stand but business isn't very good. Archie's Gag Bag. "Chase Pace"; After chatting up Midge at the beach Reggie runs from Moose. "Whodunit"; Archie doesn't want to miss the conclusion of a TV mini-series but Veronica sets her VCR to record it. Archie Club News. "Ten the Hard Way"; Dilton gets depressed watching the girls at the beach because they're tens and he's a two and seven-eighths. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

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September 28, 1981 - Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, Text (With B&W illustrations and photos). Cover price $1.50.

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Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Bill Molno, and Vince Alascia. A soldier's-eye view of the stress, danger and grim choices that come with war. After being shot down over Nazi-occupied France, an American pilot is aided by members of the French Underground, in a story with art by comics legend and WWII veteran Sam Glanzman. Captain Hec Jupin targets an Axis munitions dump, but to hit it, he must send a bomb through a space barely bigger than a womp-rat. A B-17 bomber crew struggles to make a crucial bombing run over Germany after the rest of its unit is wiped out. The Happy Orphans Last Mission; The Verdict; Luftwaffe Victory; The Lightning Strikes Twice! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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"By Force of Mind!" Guest-starring Angel, Dazzler, Hercules, Iceman, Moon Knight, and Tigra. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by Gene Colan. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by Gene Colan and Dan Green. Captain America declares that the Avengers must cut their active roster to six! Who will stay and who will go? Moondragon thinks she has the answers and summons several heroes to Avengers Mansion to try out! After Earth's Mightiest Heroes get rid of Moondragon and her condescending attitude, the team gets down to business. Surprisingly four long-time members decide to leave and pursue new lives in the outside world. But a new recruit, Tigra, elects to join! The new 6-person lineup looks like a lot like the original unit: Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Tigra, the Wasp, and Yellowjacket! Cameo appearances by the Black Panther, Black Widow, and Hawkeye. (Note: This issue was a significant milestone for the Avengers title as the Beast, Wonder Man, Scarlet Witch, and Vision depart after having been primary members for 75, 60, 136, and 154 issues, respectively.) 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "By Force of Mind!" Guest-starring Angel, Dazzler, Hercules, Iceman, Moon Knight, and Tigra. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by Gene Colan. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by Gene Colan and Dan Green. Captain America declares that the Avengers must cut their active roster to six! Who will stay and who will go? Moondragon thinks she has the answers and summons several heroes to Avengers Mansion to try out! After Earth's Mightiest Heroes get rid of Moondragon and her condescending attitude, the team gets down to business. Surprisingly four long-time members decide to leave and pursue new lives in the outside world. But a new recruit, Tigra, elects to join! The new 6-person lineup looks like a lot like the original unit: Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Tigra, the Wasp, and Yellowjacket! Cameo appearances by the Black Panther, Black Widow, and Hawkeye. (Note: This issue was a significant milestone for the Avengers title as the Beast, Wonder Man, Scarlet Witch, and Vision depart after having been primary members for 75, 60, 136, and 154 issues, respectively.) 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "By Force of Mind!" Guest-starring Angel, Dazzler, Hercules, Iceman, Moon Knight, and Tigra. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by Gene Colan. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by Gene Colan and Dan Green. Captain America declares that the Avengers must cut their active roster to six! Who will stay and who will go? Moondragon thinks she has the answers and summons several heroes to Avengers Mansion to try out! After Earth's Mightiest Heroes get rid of Moondragon and her condescending attitude, the team gets down to business. Surprisingly four long-time members decide to leave and pursue new lives in the outside world. But a new recruit, Tigra, elects to join! The new 6-person lineup looks like a lot like the original unit: Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Tigra, the Wasp, and Yellowjacket! Cameo appearances by the Black Panther, Black Widow, and Hawkeye

Fall 1981 (though dated June on cover). Two comic stories by David Spurlock, plus an introduction by Frank Kelly Freas. 8-3/8 in. x 11-in.; black and white; 24 pages on white paper; card-stock covers. Cover price $2.95.

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Direct Edition. Batman and Poison Ivy in "A Sweet Kiss of Poison!" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Steve Mitchell. Deadman guests in Robin back-up story, "Yesterday's Heroes!" in which Dick Grayson looks back to his early days with the circus as a member of the Flying Graysons. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Bruce Patterson. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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Newsstand Edition. Batman and Poison Ivy in "A Sweet Kiss of Poison!" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Steve Mitchell. Deadman guests in Robin back-up story, "Yesterday's Heroes!" in which Dick Grayson looks back to his early days with the circus as a member of the Flying Graysons. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Bruce Patterson. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Batman and Poison Ivy in "A Sweet Kiss of Poison!" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Steve Mitchell. Deadman guests in Robin back-up story, "Yesterday's Heroes!" in which Dick Grayson looks back to his early days with the circus as a member of the Flying Graysons. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Bruce Patterson.

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September 5, 1981

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September 12, 1981. Published by IPC Magazines, Ltd. in the U.K. "Tough action war stories every week!" Combined with Valiant (also an IPC publication). 9 x 11 in.; black and white (color centerspread); 32 pages; 16p cover price.

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September 19, 1981

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September 26, 1981