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Comic books December 1979

  • Issue #38MJ
    Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) Mark Jewelers 38MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #8
    Doctor Who Magazine (UK 1979-Present Marvel UK/Panini) 8

    Includes: Doctor Who And The Iron Legion Part 8 strip; The Aztecs—Synopsis; Tales From The TARDIS Featuring: War Of The Worlds Part 8 strip; The Doctor and The Daleks On Film; Richard Holliss on the two Amicus Films; Photo-File--Nicholas Courtney; and The Final Quest strip. Dec 5, 1979. 28 pgs. Cover price: 12p.

  • Issue #9
    Doctor Who Magazine (UK 1979-Present Marvel UK/Panini) 9

    Includes: City Of The Damned Part 1 strip; An examination of The Zygons from Terror Of The Zygons; Tales From The TARDIS Featuring: War Of The Worlds Part 9 strip; The Sensorites—Synopsis; Photo-File--Louise Jameson; The Stolen Tardis: A Tale Of The Time Lords Part 1 strip; and Daleks: Invasion Earth 2150 AD Poster. Dec 12, 1979. 28 pgs. Cover price: 12p.

  • Issue #10
    Doctor Who Magazine (UK 1979-Present Marvel UK/Panini) 10

    Includes: City Of The Damned Part 2 strip; word search; An examination of the televised history of Davros; Tales From The TARDIS Featuring: War Of The Worlds Part 10 strip; The Reign Of Terror—Synopsis; Photo-File--Ian Marter; and The Stolen Tardis: A Tale Of The Time Lords Part 2 strip. Dec 19, 1979. 28 pgs. Cover price: 12p.

  • Issue #11
    Doctor Who Magazine (UK 1979-Present Marvel UK/Panini) 11

    Includes: City Of The Damned Part 3 strip; An examination of the televised history of The Silurians and Sea Devils; Tales From The TARDIS Featuring: War Of The Worlds Part 11 strip; Planet Of Giants—Synopsis; Merry Christmas from the Doctor pinup; Planet Of Giants—Synopsis; Photo-File--Elisabeth Sladen; The Stolen Tardis: A Tale Of The Time Lords Part 3 strip; and Jon Pertwee, Patrick Troughton, and William Hartnell. Dec 26, 1979. 28 pgs. Cover price: 12p.

  • Issue #214
    Donald Duck (1952-1980 Dell/Gold Key/Whitman/Gladstone) 214

    Issue features "The Battle at Hadrian's Wall" in which a lepra-duck leads Donald and the nephews into an adventure in ancient times and "The Luck of Pali." All stories are reprints. Story and art credits: unknown. Number on Cover: 90037-912. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #214

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    Whitman edition. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #21

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    Featuring the hilarious [mis]adventures of Donald Duck, Daisy, Uncle Scrooge and the nephews - Huey, Dewey and Louie Duck! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages

  • Issue #32
    Dragon (TSR 1976-2007) Magazine 32

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    Vol.4 #6 - December 1979. Cover by Phil Foglio (contest winner). The Fell Pass Module, Poisons from AA to XX, Weapons of the Far East. "Wormy" full color comic strip (1 pg) by David Trampier. 44 pages, black and white. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #67A
    Dynamite (1974) Magazine 67A

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  • Issue #67B

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  • Issue #3
    Edgar Rice Burroughs News Dateline (1979 Michael Conran) Fanzine 3

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    Issue #3 - Dec. 31, 1979. Mike Conran's news fanzine concentrating on Edgar Rice Burroughs. Two pages printed one side, stapled in upper left corner, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., black and white.

  • Issue #107
    Eerie (1966 Warren Magazine) 107


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    Cover by Romas Kukalis. Written by Leopoldo Duranona, Cary Bates, Bruce Jones, Jim Stenstrum, Alex Sothern and Bill Kelly. Art by Leopoldo Duranona, Pablo Marcos, Pepe Moreno and Nestor DeLeon. In this issue: The Horizon Seekers story "The Last Horizon" by Leopoldo Duranona and Cary Bates; Beastworld story by Bruce Jones and Pablo Marcos; Mac Tavish in "Bad Company" by Jim Stenstrum (as Alabaster Redzone), Alex Sothern and Pepe Moreno (as Moreno Casares); and "The Prophesy" by Bill Kelly and Nestor DeLeon. Plus: 1-page The Comic Books article "Lies Our Forefathers Told Us" by Joe Brancatelli. 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #61
    Electric Company Magazine (1972 Children's Television Workshop) 61

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    For Graduates of Sesame Street. This issue: The Outer Space Creatures of Star Trek - What Are They Like? Plus: Spidey, Jokes, Puzzles, Cartoons. Star Trek: The Motion Picture cover. Cover price $0.60.

  • Vol. 74 #6
    Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine (1941-Present Davis-Dell) Vol. 74 #6
  • Vol. 74 #7
    Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine (1941-Present Davis-Dell) Vol. 74 #7
  • Issue #44
    ERBania (1956-2009 Peter Ogden) Fanzine 44


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    Issue #44 - Winter 1979. Front and back cover by John Coleman Burroughs. Interior art by Roy Krenkel, Tom Yeates and Jim Cawthorn. Book reviews, profile on artist John Coleman Burroughs, letters, editorial. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in, 16 pages, black and white.

  • Vol. 92 #6
    Esquire (1933 Esquire, Inc.) Magazine Vol. 92 #6

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  • Issue #80
    Everything's Archie (1969) 80

    "The Joiner," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie quits the football team so he can join the women's softball team. "Noise Annoys"; Reggie brags about his accomplishments but Archie makes him be quiet in a hospital zone. "I C" one-page story by Li'l Jinx's Chum Charley. "The Egg Beater," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren; When Veronica is offended by a new student in school, Archie offers to teach him a lesson until he learns that the new student is much bigger than he is. "Perfect Pitch," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie and Jughead send a door to door salesman over to bother Reggie. Archie Club News. Archie's Gag Bag. "Full Moon Follies," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Archie becomes convinced that this is a time of year when weirdos and wise guys are compelled to come up to him and make stupid jokes; So he disguises himself as an old woman to avoid weirdos. "The Bookworm Turns" Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Josie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #3
    Fangoria (1979-2015 O'Quinn Studios) 1st Series 3

    This issue includes the following: a feature on Christopher Lee's Arabian Adventure; interviews with David Cronenberg, Jack Arnold, Richard Matheson (part two), and Stephen King; a Kolchak: The Night Stalker episode guide; a foldout Alien poster; Jack Arnold and Ray Bradbury on the making of It Came from Outer Space; a piece on Road Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected; and more. Christopher Lee in Arabian Adventure featured on the cover. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #213
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 213

    Galactus guest stars in "In Final Battle!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by John Byrne and Joe Sinnott. One of the great Fantastic Four battle issues of the bronze age! It's Galactus vs. the Sphinx...and the winner gets the Earth! While this cataclysmic confrontation is taking place in the Egyptian desert, the Human Torch wages a desperate fight for survival on-board Galactus' spaceship against Terrax! The situation looks just about hopeless, but the rapidly aging Mr. Fantastic along with the Watcher may have one (ultimate) trick left! Truly an issue of cosmic magnitude! (Note: The Sphinx returns in Marvel Two-in-One 91.) 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

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    $170 FANTASTIC FOUR #213 CGC 9.8 WHITE PAGES // MARVEL COMICS 1979

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  • Issue #213MJ
    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 213MJ

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    Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Galactus guest stars in "In Final Battle!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by John Byrne and Joe Sinnott. One of the great Fantastic Four battle issues of the bronze age! It's Galactus vs. the Sphinx...and the winner gets the Earth! While this cataclysmic confrontation is taking place in the Egyptian desert, the Human Torch wages a desperate fight for survival on-board Galactus' spaceship against Terrax! The situation looks just about hopeless, but the rapidly aging Mr. Fantastic along with the Watcher may have one (ultimate) trick left! Truly an issue of cosmic magnitude! (Note: The Sphinx returns in Marvel Two-in-One 91.) 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #1D
    Fantasy Masterpieces (1979 2nd Series) 1D
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    • Paper: White
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    Direct Edition. Reprints Silver Surfer (1969 1st Series) #1. "The Origin of the Silver Surfer!" Cameos by the Incredible Hulk, Doctor Doom, and the Fantastic Four. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld, Norrin Radd bargained with the Devourer of Worlds. Imbued with the Power Cosmic, he became the Silver Surfer and Herald of Galactus. However, on the fateful day he arrived on Earth, for love of humanity, he betrayed his master, and thus was cursed to never traverse the space-ways again. This is his story. Cover price $0.75.

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    $190 Fantasy Masterpieces Silver Surfer #1 CGC 9.4 Marvel 1979 Amricons K70

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  • Issue #1N
    Fantasy Masterpieces (1979 2nd Series) 1N
    • Residue on back cover.
    • Paper: White
    • Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #4414220001
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    Newsstand Edition. Reprints Silver Surfer (1969 1st Series) #1. "The Origin of the Silver Surfer!" Cameos by the Incredible Hulk, Doctor Doom, and the Fantastic Four. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld, Norrin Radd bargained with the Devourer of Worlds. Imbued with the Power Cosmic, he became the Silver Surfer and Herald of Galactus. However, on the fateful day he arrived on Earth, for love of humanity, he betrayed his master, and thus was cursed to never traverse the space-ways again. This is his story. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #19
    Fantasy Newsletter (1978) fanzine 19

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    News of upcoming books. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 12 pages. Cover price $0.50.

  • Vol. 3 #5
    Fantasy Tales (1977-1991 Stephen Jones-Robinson Publishing) UK Magazine Vol. 3 #5

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  • Vol. 2 #5
    Far West (1978-1981 Wright Publishing Co.) Vol. 2 #5

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  • Vol. 32 #12
    Fate (1948-Present Clark Publishing) Digest/Magazine Vol. 32 #12

    Volume 32 - Number 12, December 1979. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. Articles and Stories include Two Psychics Explore Space, Do Horses have ESP, Beware the Psychic Children, and Sufis: The Mystics of Islam! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos). Cover price $1.00.

  • Vol. 7 #4
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  • Issue #147
    Fightin' Marines (1951 St. John/Charlton) 147

    Cover by Demetrio Sánchez Gómez. Stories and art by Antonio Colmeiro, Pat Boyette, Fred Himes, and Demetrio Sanchez Gomez. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Turner faces a moral choice on the battlefield in Korea, whether to save several enemy soldiers. Cpt. Howell gains a reputation as the best ground support pilot in Korea. Lt. Talbot faces the enemy in the air and on the ground during the WWII Battle of Guadalcanal. Plus the life of General Douglas MacArthur, in a story with spot illustrations by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. One Mans Mission; Second Effort; Old Soldiers Never Die!; The Foxhole Pilot. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

  • Vol. 30 #10
    Films in Review (1950-1997 National Board of Review of Motion Pictures, Inc.) Vol. 30 #10


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    Volume 30, Issue 5 - May, 1979.. Film in Review is a publication of the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures, Inc, an independent, non-profit organization of public citizens founded in 1909 to represent the interests of the motion picture public. This National Board further assists the development of the motion picture as a source of entertainment, as education, and as art, by providing media for the expression of the public's opinion about films and their cultural and social effects. This issue's movie reviews include "All Things Bright and Beautiful", "Dawn of the Dead", and "The Bell Jar". Also contains an article about The 51st Academy Awards. 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #280
    Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 280
    Published Dec 1979 by DC.

    Cover art by Dick Giordano. The Wrong Man, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Flash, believing Yorkin killed Iris, goes after him; Flash must also rescue Melanie from Yorkin; evidence turns up that Yorkin didnt murder Iris. Saturday morning on ABC TV ad. Superman Twinkies ad. Green Lantern Goes Solo ad. CBS Saturday morning ad. Superfriends and Jonah Hex digest ad. Superboy ad. Swamp Thing Saga ad. Hembeck strip. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #280MJ
    Flash (1959 1st Series DC) Mark Jewelers 280MJ

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  • Issue #280UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover art by Dick Giordano. The Wrong Man, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Flash, believing Yorkin killed Iris, goes after him; Flash must also rescue Melanie from Yorkin; evidence turns up that Yorkin didnt murder Iris. Saturday morning on ABC TV ad. Superman Twinkies ad. Green Lantern Goes Solo ad. CBS Saturday morning ad. Superfriends and Jonah Hex digest ad. Superboy ad. Swamp Thing Saga ad. Hembeck strip. 36 Pages, Full Color.

  • Issue #197912

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  • Issue #2
    Fun with Basky and Robin (1979 Promotional) 2

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    Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream Store promotional giveaway. Christmas theme.

  • Issue #15
    Future (1978) 15

    Future is a slick magazine covering science, science fiction, and fantasy. Meteor, Life in Space, Return of the Airship, Star trek's new faces, Harry Harrison on energy, Robert Jastrow interview, Lathe of Heaven on TV, and more. 8-in. x 10.75-in.; part color, part black and white; 68 pages. Cover price $2.25.

  • Vol. 7 #13

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  • Issue #12

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    French series reprinting Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) and more. 68 Pages, Softcover/squarebound, Full Color.

  • Issue #39
    Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 39

    Part 2 of 2 - "Into the Abyss!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob Wiacek. Can even the Ghost Rider triumph against a fanatical cult that worships death? 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Spider-Man stars in Hostess ad "Spider-Man Meets June Jitsu!" Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #39MJ
    Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 39MJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #39UK
    Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) UK Edition 39UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Part 2 of 2 - "Into the Abyss!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob Wiacek. Can even the Ghost Rider triumph against a fanatical cult that worships death? 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Spider-Man stars in Hostess ad "Spider-Man Meets June Jitsu!"

  • Issue #140
    Ghostly Tales (1966 Charlton) 140

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    Cover by Don Newton. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Tom Sutton, Mike Pellowski, Randy Heaps, Joe Gill, and Pete Morisi. A horror anthology from Charlton that often featured work by Steve Ditko and other comics luminaries. Archaeologists ill-advisedly invade the tomb of the Egyptian winged serpent-god Jahenzi, in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. Third-rate stage magician Raymond gets a chance to pull off one great trick. Pirates will live to regret making a witch walk the plank - but not very long - in a story with art (and cover) by future horror legend Tom Sutton. Painted cover by DC and Fawcett artist Don Newton. The Not So Great Escape!; Revenge of the Dead; The Return; Wings of Death! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #83MJ
    Ghosts (1971) Mark Jewelers 83MJ

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  • Issue #83
    Ghosts (1971-1982 DC) 83
    Published Dec 1979 by DC.

    Cover by Luis Dominguez. Featuring: 1 page intro story "Ghosts and the Supernatural" written by Murray Boltinoff and drawn by Romeo Tanghal; 5 page story "Escape from the Haunt of the Amazon Specters" written by Carl Wessler and drawn by Jess Jodloman; 5 page story "Keep Out! This Theater Is Haunted" drawn by Bill Draut; 1 page The Files of Dr. Geist text story "Those Who Return"; 6 page story "Revenge of the Spectral Arm" written by Carl Wessler and drawn by Ruben Yandoc. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #83UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover by Luis Dominguez. Featuring: 1 page intro story "Ghosts and the Supernatural" written by Murray Boltinoff and drawn by Romeo Tanghal; 5 page story "Escape from the Haunt of the Amazon Specters" written by Carl Wessler and drawn by Jess Jodloman; 5 page story "Keep Out! This Theater Is Haunted" drawn by Bill Draut; 1 page The Files of Dr. Geist text story "Those Who Return"; 6 page story "Revenge of the Spectral Arm" written by Carl Wessler and drawn by Ruben Yandoc.

  • Issue #217
    GI Combat (1952) 217
    Published Dec 1979 by DC.

    68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #123
    Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 123
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    2nd appearance of Guy Gardner as Green Lantern. "Mission of No Return." Guest starring Superman, General Zod, Guy Gardner, and Ollie Queen. Green Lantern attempts to rescue Guy Gardner from the Phantom Zone, but Sinestro shows up. Cover logo is now Green Lantern only (Green Arrow has been dropped). Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Dick Giordano. The Flash stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Stony-Eyed Medusa." Cover by Gil Kane. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #123MJ
    Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) Mark Jewelers 123MJ

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  • Issue #123UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. 2nd appearance of Guy Gardner as Green Lantern. "Mission of No Return." Guest starring Superman, General Zod, Guy Gardner, and Ollie Queen. Green Lantern attempts to rescue Guy Gardner from the Phantom Zone, but Sinestro shows up. Cover logo is now Green Lantern only (Green Arrow has been dropped). Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Dick Giordano. The Flash stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Stony-Eyed Medusa." Cover by Gil Kane.