Comic books May 1981

1982 - 1st printing. Featuring a collection of the beloved British comic strip for that year! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

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Superman in a collection of Time travel stories. Cover by Ross Andru & Dick Giordano. "Bus-Ride to Nowhere" by Cary Bates, Curt Swan & Murphy Anderson. Batman cameo. "Sun of Superman" by Cary Bates, Curt Swan & Murphy Anderson. "Starry-Eyed Siren of Space" by Cary Bates, Curt Swan & Murphy Anderson. "Planet of Angels" by Denny O'Neil, Curt Swan & Murphy Anderson. "Superman, You're Dead... Dead... Dead" by Leo Dorfman, Curt Swan & Murphy Anderson. George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, George Custer apps. "Secret of the Space Souvenirs" by Al Plastino. Lois Lane app. Digest Size. Cover price $0.95.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing. A collection of some of the best gags (1978-1980) from the humor magazine Nation Lampoon! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 172 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $3.95.

Kull the Barbarian! Robert E. Howards Kull in the book-length story Demon in a Silvered Glass, written by Doug Moench, with art by John Bolton. Painted cover by Bolton. Black and white; 68 pages. Cover price $1.25.

NOTE: All Text is in French. Art by Jean-Yves Mitton.

Based on the Filmation cartoon from 1981 of the same name.

Opening Narration of the cartoon -- John Blackstar, astronaut, is swept through a black hole, into an ancient alien universe. Trapped on the planet Sagar, Blackstar is rescued by the tiny Trobbit people. In turn, he joins their fight for freedom against the cruel Overlord, who rules by the might of the PowerStar. The PowerStar is split into the Power Sword and the Star Sword. And so, with Star Sword in hand, Blackstar, together with his allies, sets out to save the planet Sagar. This is his destiny. "I am John Blackstar."

46 pages.

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Cover by Jim Aparo. "To Trap an Immortal," script by Gerry Conway, art by Jim Aparo; Batman has Green Lantern enlist the aid of The Old Timer, now a mortal on the planet Maltus, to help discern which of the Guardians is actually Sinestro in disguise, who has tapped into the Central Power Battery. An Arrow in Time Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Green Arrow. Back-up story: "Bishop's Sacrifice," script by Cary Burkett, art by Dan Spiegle; Nemesis escapes a Scotland Yard agent, digs up a clue about who captured Sir Robert, and is attacked by men who have kidnapped Valerie Foxworth; Continued from Green Lantern #173; continued in Green Lantern #175. Donruss Baseball Cards ad. Statement of ownership - average print run 271,477; average paid circulation 109,180. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover by Jim Aparo. "To Trap an Immortal," script by Gerry Conway, art by Jim Aparo; Batman has Green Lantern enlist the aid of The Old Timer, now a mortal on the planet Maltus, to help discern which of the Guardians is actually Sinestro in disguise, who has tapped into the Central Power Battery. An Arrow in Time Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Green Arrow. Back-up story: "Bishop's Sacrifice," script by Cary Burkett, art by Dan Spiegle; Nemesis escapes a Scotland Yard agent, digs up a clue about who captured Sir Robert, and is attacked by men who have kidnapped Valerie Foxworth; Continued from Green Lantern #173; continued in Green Lantern #175. Donruss Baseball Cards ad. Statement of ownership - average print run 271,477; average paid circulation 109,180. 36 pgs., full color.

nn (No.1) Reprints TV series - 48 pages

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"Deadly Anniversary!" Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Mike W. Barr. Pencils by Lee Elias. Inks by Mike Esposito, Frank Giacoia, and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Al Milgrom. In northern England Captain America is abducted by a mysterious group called Matrix Eight! The leader of Matrix Eight wants to test his new creation -- the powerful Gammadroid -- against the star-spangled avenger. Auspiciously, Cap notices that Bruce Banner is also a prisoner of Matrix Eight. And the Living Legend gets a risky idea. He will free Dr. Banner, so the Hulk can join the battle vs. the Gammadroid! But will the Green Goliath fight with Cap or against him? First backup feature: "Charlie America's Family Album!" Three-page feature reprinted from Not Brand Echh #12. Script and art by Marie Severin. Second backup feature: "How to be a Comic Book Artist!" Two-page feature reprinted from Not Brand Echh #11. Script and art by Marie Severin. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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Distributed in the United Kingdom (England). "Deadly Anniversary!" Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Mike Barr. Pencils by Lee Elias. Inks by Mike Esposito, Frank Giacoia, and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Al Milgrom. Both Captain America and Bruce Banner are abducted by a mystery group called Matrix Eight! The leader of Matrix Eight wants to test his new powerful Gammadroid against the star-spangled avenger! Cap is going to have to free the Hulk to win this battle, but will the green goliath fight with him or against him? First back up feature: "Charlie America's Family Album" Three-page feature reprinted from Not Brand Echh 12. Art by Marie Severin. Second back up feature: "How to be a Comic Book Artist!"

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Cover by Shawn Kerri. Stories and art by Pete Millar, Dennis Ellefson, George Trosley, Gary Terry, Nelson Dewey, Hal Robinson, and others. Iron-on art bonus. 66 pages, black and white. Cover price $1.50.

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High Society. Cerebus arrives at the Regency Hotel in Iest and immediately finds himself part of the elite set, thanks to the machinations of Lord Julius. Part 1 of High Society. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.50.

1st printing.

Based on the screenplay by Beverley Cross. Adapted by Hans Pemsteen. Art by Mike Eagle.

In order to save the life of the woman he loves, Perseus, son of Zeus, must embark on a perilous quest and face impossible dangers to find a way to topple a titan. This is the graphic novel adaptation of the 1981 feature film starring Harry Hamlin and Laurence Olivier.

Includes 2 pages (on the inside of the front and back covers) of B&W photos from the movie.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 36 pages, Text (with full color Illustrations).

1st printing. Based on the screenplay by Beverley Cross. Adapted by Hans Pemsteen. Art by Mike Eagle. In order to save the life of the woman he loves, Perseus, son of Zeus, must embark on a perilous quest and face impossible dangers to find a way to topple a titan. This is the graphic novel adaptation of the 1981 feature film starring Harry Hamlin and Laurence Olivier. Includes 2 pages (on the inside of the front and back covers) of B&W photos from the movie. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 36 pages, Text (with full color Illustrations). Cover price $3.95.

Look-In Film Special - 1st printing. In order to save the life of the woman he loves, Perseus, son of Zeus, must embark on a perilous quest and face impossible dangers to find a way to topple a titan. This is illustrated novel adaptation of the 1981 feature film starring Harry Hamlin and Laurence Olivier. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color.

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Issue #32 - May 1981. Collectors Showcase bookstore's monthly auction catalog featuring original art, comics, big little books, movie posters, etc. 8.5-in x 11-in, 16 Pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

The Seekers dailies by John Burns reprinted; Paul Temple dailies by Francis Durbridge & Phil Mendoza; 1940s Superman dailies. Space Ghost cover. Cover price $1.50.

338 pages. Interviews with Wendy & Richard Pini, Steve Englehart and Denis Kitchen; articles by Will Eisner and Denny O'Neil; previously unpublished TV treatment of a story by Harlan Ellison, with illustrations by Gil Kane. Front cover by Wendy Pini, back cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover price $4.95.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Big Mike" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "The Killing Skull" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.