Comic books September 1972

Sept. 1972. Photos and short articles featuring stars of the era. 8-1/8 in. x 10-7/8 in.; black and white with color photos; 64 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

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", 84 pages, B&W and color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.75.

Vintage men's interest annual magazine filled with all of the year's best beauties, short fiction stories and articles from Ace Magazine in each issue's printed year. 8" x 10.5", 98 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $1.00.

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Cover by Nick Cardy. "Superman, You Scare Me to Death!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superman encounters a crippled girl named Christy whom he terrifies, but who likes Clark Kents company; As a child, she formed a psychic link with a doll, and when the dolls legs were broken in a fire from which Superboy once rescued her, she psychically lost mobility in her own legs and developed a phobia of Superman. "Oh Pity, Where Is Thy Sting?", script by Bob Haney, art by John Calnan; Unable to convince Sapphire to marry him due to an astrological forecast, Metamorpho runs off to join the circus, and helps them keep from folding by putting on an act for the president and the premier of China. Letter to the editor from comics writer David (Dave) Michelinie. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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September 1972. Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin-up girls. In this issue: New Sex in Denmark; Swinging Sex Couples in Strangers; and He Was Killed By Woman's Lib. Plus: Club Adam swingers section - see inside. 8-in. x 11-in. Mature Readers Cover price $1.00.

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Cover art by Bob Oksner. Treachery! starring Supergirl and the Justice League Justice League of America (Superman, Flash, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Aquaman, The Atom, Hawkman, Batman, and Black Canary), script by E. Nelson Bridwell (plot) and John Albano (dialogue), pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bob Oksner; Supergirl believes Superman to be a traitor. Ad for the never-released Laurel and Hardy digest. Letters from Greg Potter and Bob Rozakis. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Jim Mooney. "The Vampire Machine," script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Jim Mooney; The Beast has stumbled into the middle of a Stark International munitions test, prompting Iron Man to try to pull the Beast out of danger; The Beast is surprised to find that Iron Man is alive and well, and when they are out of dangers way the two are confronted by the Stark security on the scene; One trigger happy guard instantly shoots at the Beast before Iron Man can order them to stand down; The shot isn't bad due to Beast's healing, and the two heroes make peace; When Iron Man asks if this is helped what's troubled him, the Beast tells Iron Man that it's not even close before hopping away; When the same guard tries to shoot the Beast as he leaves, Iron Man crushes his gun and fires the man on the spot; Beast battles Quasimodo the living computer. 36 pgs, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Verpoorten. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Jim Mooney. "The Vampire Machine," script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Jim Mooney; The Beast has stumbled into the middle of a Stark International munitions test, prompting Iron Man to try to pull the Beast out of danger; The Beast is surprised to find that Iron Man is alive and well, and when they are out of dangers way the two are confronted by the Stark security on the scene; One trigger happy guard instantly shoots at the Beast before Iron Man can order them to stand down; The shot isn't bad due to Beast's healing, and the two heroes make peace; When Iron Man asks if this is helped what's troubled him, the Beast tells Iron Man that it's not even close before hopping away; When the same guard tries to shoot the Beast as he leaves, Iron Man crushes his gun and fires the man on the spot; Beast battles Quasimodo the living computer. 36 pgs, full color.

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"Spidey Cops Out!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. Peter Parker is desperately searching for his dear Aunt May! She has been missing for several days now, and her web-slinging nephew is worried sick. In fact Spider-Man passes on a few crime-busting activities in order to find her. Unfortunately, the Daily Bugle gets wind of the wall-crawler's newfound indifference, and JJJ pounces! But Peter doesn't care as he continues his search. On the Lower East Side, the web-slinger's spider-sense goes off! Has Spider-Man found his aunt? Not unless May Parker has suddenly added four mechanical arms! Cameo appearances by the Gibbon, Harry Osborn, Betty Brant, Joe Robertson, Mary Jane Watson, Anna Watson, Flash Thompson, Gwen Stacy, and Dr. Octopus. (Notes: John Romita is credited as a co-plotter of the story. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #91.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover by John Romita. Doctor Octopus, the Beetle, and the Gibbon have cameos "Spidey Cops Out!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Romita, inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro; After dropping off the Gibbon at the local hospital, Spider-Man resumes his search for Aunt May; Spidey goes after kidnappers and, near the end, faces Doctor Octopus. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #91. 36 pgs., full color.

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September 1972. Stories: "The Pritcher Mass" (part 2) by Gordon R. Dickson, "The Symbiotes" by James H. Schmitz, "Ideological Defeat" by Christopher Anvil, "The Hated Dreams" by John Strausbaugh, "Generation Gaps" by Clancy O'Brien, and "The War of the Words" by Rick Conley. Science Fact articles, "The Iron Pillar of Delhi" by L. Sprague de Camp and "How to Design a Flying Saucer" by Richard J. Rosa. Short review of Michael Crichton's "The Terminal Man." Cover by Kelly Freas. Illustrations by Leo Summers, Vincent diFate, Gray Morrow, and Kelly Freas. 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; black and white; 176 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.60.

Dan DeCarlo, Rudy Lapick cover. Frank Doyle scripts unless noted, Harry Lucey pencils, Marty Epp inks unless noted, Bill Yoshida letters. Li'l Jinx by Joe Edwards. "Waste Not Want Not": Archie and Jughead make a stink (Dick Malmgren script, 6 pages). "Shape Up or Ship Out": Archie overexerts himself (5 pages). Li'l Jinx in "There's a Catch": Jinx turns the tide (1 page). "Five Page Fooler": Archie gets a new name (5 pages). "Saturday's Children": Fred gets what he asks for (Chic Stone inks, 5 pages). 36 pages. Full-color. Cover price $0.20.

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Giant Size. "Turn Me Off"; Mr. Weatherbee teaches Archie how to attract women by showing kindness, consideration and gallantry. "Fish Twist"; Archie and Jughead join Mr. Weatherbee on his fishing boat on the lake. "Please Don't Disturb!", pencils by Joe Edwards; Mr. Weatherbee discovers the reason behind Archie's sleeping in class. Archie Doll ad. "Did You Say Exercise?" one-page Li'l Jinx story. Archie Club News. "Holy Cow"; Archie and Jughead are in charge of putting on the school's art festival. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. First In Friendship, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; It's yearbook time, and though he's not in the graduating class, Archie ponders the things that he will miss when he eventually leaves Riverdale High, starting with the loyalty of his best friend, Jughead. Bees Are Beautiful, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie talks to Dilton about another thing he'll miss when he graduates: Mr. Weatherbee; He recalls the time Mr. Weatherbee helped Moose pass a test so he could play in the big game. Birds Do It, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Still looking through the yearbook, Archie recalls his feelings about Betty, Veronica and Reggie. Home Is Where the Heart Is, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. First In Friendship, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; It's yearbook time, and though he's not in the graduating class, Archie ponders the things that he will miss when he eventually leaves Riverdale High, starting with the loyalty of his best friend, Jughead. Bees Are Beautiful, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie talks to Dilton about another thing he'll miss when he graduates: Mr. Weatherbee; He recalls the time Mr. Weatherbee helped Moose pass a test so he could play in the big game. Birds Do It, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Still looking through the yearbook, Archie recalls his feelings about Betty, Veronica and Reggie. Home Is Where the Heart Is, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. 36 pgs. $0.20.

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Betty and Veronica Summer Fun. "True Grit"; Veronica brings her own sand to the beach but what happens when it rains? Fashion page in which Betty models bikinis at the beach. "Comparisons"; Betty and Veronica meet a capsized boy and bring him back to his private island. "Ding-a-Ling Man"; Jughead gets a job driving an ice cream truck and has to wear a catcher's mask to stop himself from eating all the ice cream. "It's in the Bag"; Veronica shows off her portable cabana at the beach. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. How's That Again, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica claims to be possessed by the spirit of Merlin the magician. Is Everybody Happy?, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty has to break a date with Archie to go out with the son of one of her father's clients. One Man's Opinion, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty sees Archie acting more like Veronica's snobbish, irresponsible friends, and starts to fear that Archie will never give up the glamour of Veronica's lifestyle to be with her. Tee Time, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Knight Fall"; Jughead tries to make Archie and Reggie see that Veronica is pitting them against each other for her own amusement. "Cross-Country Crisis"; Archie and Reggie compete in an obstacle auto race but neither one wins when they encounter an unexpected obstacle - a girls' summer camp. "Run, Don't Walk" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. Archie Club News. "The Deadly Game Part Two," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; At the police station, Archie and Jughead try to convince the cops that they are not using or selling drugs. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Men's interest digest with comics, jokes and tasteful pin-up photography. 5" x 6.5", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Miguel Repetto. Stories and art by Will Franz, Fred Himes, Ruth Simpson and Miguel Repetto. A soldier's-eye view of the stress, danger and grim choices that come with war. Inexperienced at desert warfare, American tank crews battle the Nazis in 1943 North Africa. Sgt. Loomis and two British soldiers escape from a German POW camp. A view of submarine warfare from the perspective of a German U-Boat captain, inn a story written by Will Franz, creator of The Lonely War of Capt. Willy Schultz. End Run: U-575!; Big Bird Down; War: What For; The Pros' War! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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"The Sentinels Are Alive and Well!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Rich Buckler, Joe Sinnott, and Frank Giacoia (touch-ups). In shocking fashion last issue, Sentinel #5 abducted the Scarlet Witch in Central Park! And took her where?!? That's what the Avengers must discover! Frustration grows inside Avengers Mansion as Earth's Mightiest Heroes struggle to locate the Sentinels' hideout. Meanwhile, Pietro has his own plan for finding his sister! And it starts by making a beeline to the home of Judge Chalmers and Larry Trask! After getting a tip from Starcore, the Avengers (minus Quicksilver) fly to Australia to confront the (Mark II) Sentinels! And atop a giant anthill in the Australian Outback; the golden avenger, the shield-slinger, the synthezoid avenger, the thunder god, and the ace archer battle the Sentinels...to save the planet from solar annihilation! Cameo appearances by Dr. Peter Corbeau, Nick Fury, and Rick Jones. Flashback cameos by the Blob, Mastermind, Toad, and Vanisher to recap the events of Uncanny X-Men 59 and 60. Note: The letters page includes a letter from Elfquest creator Wendy Pini (née Fletcher). 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. "The Sentinels Are Alive and Well!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Rich Buckler, Joe Sinnott, and Frank Giacoia (touch-ups). In shocking fashion last issue, Sentinel #5 abducted the Scarlet Witch in Central Park! And took her where?!? That's what the Avengers must discover! Frustration grows inside Avengers Mansion as Earth's Mightiest Heroes struggle to locate the Sentinels' hideout. Meanwhile, Pietro has his own plan for finding his sister! And it starts by making a beeline to the home of Judge Chalmers and Larry Trask! After getting a tip from Starcore, the Avengers (minus Quicksilver) fly to Australia to confront the (Mark II) Sentinels! And atop a giant anthill in the Australian Outback; the golden avenger, the shield-slinger, the synthezoid avenger, the thunder god, and the ace archer battle the Sentinels...to save the planet from solar annihilation! Cameo appearances by Dr. Peter Corbeau, Nick Fury, and Rick Jones. Flashback cameos by the Blob, Mastermind, Toad, and Vanisher to recap the events of Uncanny X-Men 59 and 60. Note: The letters page includes a letter from Elfquest creator Wendy Pini (née Fletcher). 32 pages

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Ra's Al Ghul is back, and with a vengeance. Can Batman defeat the Demon in a one-on-one duel to the death? "The Demon Lives Again!" Talia appearance. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. Robin stars in the solo adventure "Teen-Age Trap!" Script by Elliot Maggin, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Giordano. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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The Baum Bugle: A Journal of Oz (1972) Volume 17 #2 is published three times annually by The International Wizard of Oz Club.

Reprint of two of the stories from issue number 2 "The Dime from Uncle" and "The Case of the Gold Bars." No art/story credits given. Cover price $0.15.

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