Comic books January 1983

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Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Gene Colan and Frank Giacoia. A soldier's-eye view of the stress, danger and grim choices that come with war. Leatherneck Jack is assigned to free a POW camp so that strategic bombing can begin in the area, in a story featuring early art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Enemy soldiers capture an American platoon in Korea and try to get them to reveal military plans, but an imbedded journalist has other ideas. Plus a comics history of the WWII Battle of Wake Island. The Letter That Won a Battle!; Leatherneck Jack: River Trap; The U.S. Marines at Wake Island Dec. 8 - Dec. 22 1941. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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Direct Edition. 2nd appearance, the new Captain Marvel (aka Monica Rambeau). "Testing...1...2...3!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Brett Breeding. Cover by Brett Breeding. After a quick test of her amazing powers, the Avengers offer membership to the new Captain Marvel (aka Monica Rambeau). Meanwhile at Ryker's Island, a psychiatrist visits Hank Pym to determine his fitness to stand trial for his crimes in Avengers 217. But as the former avenger prepares for his trial, Egghead gets ready for Hank's trial too! Everyone is headed to the courthouse next issue! Origin of Ant-Man, Giant-Man, Goliath, and Yellowjacket. Cameo appearances by the Plant-Man, Wizard, Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Girl, and Egghead. Flashback cameos by the Black Panther, Hulk, Scarlet Witch, Tigra, Ultron, Vision, and Wonder Man to recap the history of Henry Pym. Second appearance of the new Captain Marvel. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Captain Marvel debuted in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 16. Roger Stern begins his 5-year run as the writer for the Avengers title. This issue features a two-page ad for the Spider-Man vs. Green Goblin Atari video game.) 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Newsstand Edition. 2nd appearance, the new Captain Marvel (aka Monica Rambeau). "Testing...1...2...3!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Brett Breeding. Cover by Brett Breeding. After a quick test of her amazing powers, the Avengers offer membership to the new Captain Marvel (aka Monica Rambeau). Meanwhile at Ryker's Island, a psychiatrist visits Hank Pym to determine his fitness to stand trial for his crimes in Avengers 217. But as the former avenger prepares for his trial, Egghead gets ready for Hank's trial too! Everyone is headed to the courthouse next issue! Origin of Ant-Man, Giant-Man, Goliath, and Yellowjacket. Cameo appearances by the Plant-Man, Wizard, Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Girl, and Egghead. Flashback cameos by the Black Panther, Hulk, Scarlet Witch, Tigra, Ultron, Vision, and Wonder Man to recap the history of Henry Pym. Second appearance of the new Captain Marvel. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Captain Marvel debuted in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 16. Roger Stern begins his 5-year run as the writer for the Avengers title. This issue features a two-page ad for the Spider-Man vs. Green Goblin Atari video game.) 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Testing...1...2...3!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Brett Breeding. Cover by Brett Breeding. After a quick test of her amazing powers, the Avengers offer membership to the new Captain Marvel (aka Monica Rambeau). Meanwhile at Ryker's Island, a psychiatrist visits Hank Pym to determine his fitness to stand trial for his crimes in Avengers 217. But as the former avenger prepares for his trial, Egghead gets ready for Hank's trial too! Everyone is headed to the courthouse next issue! Origin of Ant-Man, Giant-Man, Goliath, and Yellowjacket. Cameo appearances by the Plant-Man, Wizard, Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Girl, and Egghead. Flashback cameos by the Black Panther, Hulk, Scarlet Witch, Tigra, Ultron, Vision, and Wonder Man to recap the history of Henry Pym. Second appearance of the new Captain Marvel. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Captain Marvel debuted in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 16. Roger Stern begins his 5-year run as the writer for the Avengers title. This issue features a two-page ad for the Spider-Man vs. Green Goblin Atari video game.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Origins of Ant-Man, Wasp, Giant-Man, Goliath, and Yellowjacket in "Testing...1...2...3!" Script by Roger Stern, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Brett Breeding. The new (female) Captain Marvel joins the Avengers. Breeding cover. Cover price $0.60.

First American Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Edited by Catherine Yronwode.

Collects the British comic strip by Donne Avenell and Enrique Romero.

Volume #1 features "The Beginning" and "The Chosen." Follow the strong willed, free-spirited Axa as she leaves the utopian society of the Dome City behind and ventures out into the wild. Here she must face the dangers of the land and learn to survive and die by the sword.

Includes a forward by Maggie Thompson.

Softcover, 80 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $5.95.

First American Edition - Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings.

Edited by Catherine Yronwode.

Collects the British comic strip by Donne Avenell and Enrique Romero.

Volume #1 features "The Beginning" and "The Chosen." Follow the strong willed, free-spirited Axa as she leaves the utopian society of the Dome City behind and ventures out into the wild. Here she must face the dangers of the land and learn to survive and die by the sword.

Includes a forward by Maggie Thompson.

Softcover, 80 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $5.95.

By Jay Geerdes. 12 pages. B/W.

By Jay Geerdes. 12 pages. B/W.

By Jay Geerdes. 12 pages. B/W.

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Barney and his family meet the Swamp Gang, who live in the nearby swamp and know nothing of the ways of civilized bears, such as family, community or spirituality. Part of the Kiddie Christian Comics series geared for younger readers. Story, art and cover by Al Hartley. 32 pages. Cover price $0.59. Cover price $0.59.

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Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. "Never Scratch a Cat," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; Catwoman attacks Vicki Vale in a fit of jealous rage, and also goes after the Batman for seemingly betraying her love. Missive from letter hack T.M. Maple. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. 1st printing. Cover art by Ed Hannigan and Dick Giordano. Never Scratch a Cat starring Batman, Catwoman, Jason Bard, Dick Grayson, Barbara Gordon, Vicki Vale, Commissioner Gordon, Alfred Pennyworth, and Hamilton Hill, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; Batman battles Catwoman. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.60.

Issue 3. French language reprint with material from Batman (1940) #254 and Detective (1937) #517. 6.75" x 10.25". 36 pages. Black and white. NOTE: All text in French.

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January 1, 1983. 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; 18p cover price.

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January 8, 1983. 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; 18p cover price.

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January 15, 1983. 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; 18p cover price.

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January 22, 1983

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January 29, 1983. 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; 18p cover price.

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No. 1151 - 1983. 5.25" x 6.75", 68 pages, B&W.

The Beatles Book (also known as Beatles Monthly) was a long-running fanzine produced by Beat Publications that was dedicated to the legacy of the incredible pop-culture phenomenon known as The Beatles. First published in August 1963, the magazine ran until production stopped with the 77th issue published in December,1969. It was revived in May, 1976, reprinting the first 77 issues with a few pages of added content. Beat Publications then continued producing new issues in October, 1982 until the publication ultimately ceased production with issue #321 printed in January, 2003. 6" x 8", 46 pages, B&W.

Direct Edition. All Superman reprints: "Solomon Grundy Wins on Monday" (script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, inks by Bob Oksner), "Power of the Parasite" (script by Jim Shooter, art by Al Plastino), "The Ultimate Battle" (script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson), "The Man Who Murdered the Earth" (script by Len Wein, pencils by Swan, inks by Anderson), and "Mystery Mission to Metropolis" (script by Cary Bates, pencils by Swan, inks by Oksner). Rich Buckler cover pencils, Frank Giacoia cover inks. Cover price $1.25.

Newsstand Edition. All Superman reprints: "Solomon Grundy Wins on Monday" (script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, inks by Bob Oksner), "Power of the Parasite" (script by Jim Shooter, art by Al Plastino), "The Ultimate Battle" (script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson), "The Man Who Murdered the Earth" (script by Len Wein, pencils by Swan, inks by Anderson), and "Mystery Mission to Metropolis" (script by Cary Bates, pencils by Swan, inks by Oksner). Rich Buckler cover pencils, Frank Giacoia cover inks. Cover price $1.25.

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Canadian edition with $1.50 cover price - All Superman reprints: "Solomon Grundy Wins on Monday" (script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, inks by Bob Oksner), "Power of the Parasite" (script by Jim Shooter, art by Al Plastino), "The Ultimate Battle" (script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson), "The Man Who Murdered the Earth" (script by Len Wein, pencils by Swan, inks by Anderson), and "Mystery Mission to Metropolis" (script by Cary Bates, pencils by Swan, inks by Oksner). Rich Buckler cover pencils, Frank Giacoia cover inks. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "The Eyes Have It," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; In her own unique way, Betty spots the football game for coach Kleats. "Fall Guy," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie stubs his toe and lets Veronica take Reggie to a country club dance. "Love's Tender Moments," script and art by Dick Malmgren; When Archie's car conks out, he calls Betty, who is trying to watch a movie on TV. "Going Once! Going Twice!", script and art by Dick Malmgren; After saving for two years, Betty takes Archie out to a restaurant and a movie. "Snake Hunt" Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

1st printing. Art by Gary Larson. The second collection of the Far Side Softcover (Horizontal Format), 8-in. x 5-in., 104 pages, B&W.

Cover by Bob Hall. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Jack Sparling, Charles Nicholas, Joe Gill, and Dick Piscopo. More tales of ghosts, witches, and demons from Charlton's stable of artists. A general is haunted by the spirits of men who died needlessly under his command, in a story with art (and cover) by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. Mr. Moody has almost completed his collection of unusual hats. The spirit of Goran returns from the dead to seek revenge on the descendants of his killers. A Grave Mistake; The Goran Thing!; Mr. Moodys Amazing Hats. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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To save a city...Blackhawk must die! Featuring the 17-page Blackhawk story "What Price Courage?" Written by Mark Evanier, with art by Dan Spiegle. Plus: 6-page Blackhawk Detached Service Diary story "The Crazy House." Written by Mark Evanier, with art by Dave Cockrum. Cover by Dave Cockrum. Cover price $0.60.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. To save a city...Blackhawk must die! Featuring the 17-page Blackhawk story "What Price Courage?" Written by Mark Evanier, with art by Dan Spiegle. Plus: 6-page Blackhawk Detached Service Diary story "The Crazy House." Written by Mark Evanier, with art by Dave Cockrum. Cover by Dave Cockrum. Cover price $0.75.

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Photo cover. "Debris" comic strip by Paul Neary & Phil Gascoine, "The Comet" fiction story, scrap book photo feature, more. 8.25-in. x 11-in.; black and white (with color centerspread poster); 36 newsprint pages (poster on slick paper).

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1st printing. By Berke Breathed. Softcover (Horizontal Format) 9 1/2-in. x 6-in., 148 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

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2nd and later printings. By Berke Breathed. Softcover (Horizontal Format) 9 1/2-in. x 6-in., 148 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

McGraw-Hill Edition - 1st printing. By J.R. "Bob" Dobbs. Meet "Bob." Lord of the SubGenius. Scientific Shaman. Big Brother Au-Go-Go. He sits comfortably at the apex of the pyramid of worldly knowledge, twiddling his thumbs. His word, according to followers, is The Word, and that word is Slack. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W.