Comic books June 1974

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Daffy tries being a detective and a door-to-door salesman; the Looney Tunes gang competes to guess the number of gumdrops in a jar. 36 pages. Cover # is 90029-406. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Daffy Duck in "Private Eyeball", "Goody Gumdrops" "Birds of a Feather" and "Space-Lab Astronut" 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Whitman edition; Daffy tries being a detective and a door-to-door salesman; the Looney Tunes gang competes to guess the number of gumdrops in a jar. 36 pages. Cover price $0.20 Cover price $0.20.

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Cover art by John Romita. Birthright!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; The Thing returns DD to New York after their failed attempt to defeat Black Spectre; Daredevil tangles with the evil organization once again and discovers that all of their soldiers are women with strange tattoos; The Widow is brainwashed into working for Black Spectre; DD discovers that the Spectre's leader is Mandrill and is told an origin story of violence and intolerance of a white boy who was black (Mandrill) and a black girl who was white (Nekra); The Black Widow and Shanna the She-Devil appear. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #51 (Bucky Barnes by Jack Kirby). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. The Black Widow, Shanna the She-Devil, and the Thing (from the Fantastic Four) appear in "Birthright!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #51 (Bucky Barnes by Jack Kirby). Ron Wilson/John Romita Sr. cover. Cover price $0.25.

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Last 20c cover-priced issue. # on cover: 90240-406. By day, cuddly toys -- by night, deadly dolls! Farewell, Barnabas! "The Witch Dolls" is written by Arnold Drake, with art by Joe Certa. Cover painting by George Wilson. Cover price $0.20.

Whitman edition. By day, cuddly toys - by night, deadly dolls! Farewell, Barnabas! "The Witch Dolls" is written by Arnold Drake, with art by Joe Certa. Cover painting by George Wilson. Cover price $0.20.

First 25-cent cover price issue. Cover inks by John Romita. Werewolf Beware, art by Don Heck; A werewolf commits suicide in order to avoid venting his bloodlust upon the girl he loves. The Death of Me!, art by Sy Moskowitz; A man comes to the realization that the reflections that gaze out at us from mirrors are actually murderous beings from a different dimension that wish to usurp our place. We Meet at Midnight!, script by Stan Lee, art by Paul Reinman; a man communicates with the spirit of the Sphinx in order to learn the Egyptian's greatest secret. Worse Than Death!, inks by Jack Abel; A miser has his money tossed to the wind by a man who lost his family in a fire from one of the miser's buildings. 36 pgs.$0.25. Cover price $0.20.

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Stan Lee Presents: The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu. It's kung fu action adventure in the Mighty Marvel fashion. Cover by Neal Adams. Includes: "Shang Chi, the Master of Kung Fu!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Alan Weiss and Al Milgrom. "The Shaolin Priest of Laurel Canyon!" An article about David Caradine, star of the TV show Kung Fu, by Lorraine Zenka-Smith. "The Dragon's Vengeance!" A movie review by Tony Isabella. "What makes Martial Arts Work!" A 4-page instructional on the fundamentals of martial arts. "Lee's Life!" A review of "The Legend of Bruce Lee," a paperback by Alex Ben Block. Review by Wan Chang O'Shaugnessy. Plus, another adventure with Shang Chi, the Master of Kung Fu. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom. Includes a B&W poster of David Caradine. Black and white. Cover price $0.75.

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Dennis the Menace at the Circus, 1974. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

"New York's First Woman Rapist!" Cover price $0.60.

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Cover by Warren Kremer. Stories and art by Warren Kremer and Howie Post. Harvey reprints the adventures of the mischievous little devil and his regular backup feature, Stumbo the Giant. Hot Stuff tries to make a tree into a bridge and winds up underneath it. In a three-part story, Hot Stuff goes under the surface to investigate a strange underwater mystery. Stumbo the Giant opens a moving service. The Strange Underwater Mystery; Something Fishy; Hot Water; Five Dollar Bill; The Slow Snail; Stumbo: Mighty Moving!. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

German series. Reprints material from Avengers (1963 1st Series) and more. 32 Pages, Full Color, German Language.

Issue 2. June 1974. Canadian Fanzine with early Dave Sim (CEREBUS) work including the cover and a two page essay entitled, "A Case For Relevance". Sim was only 17 or 18 when he did these contributions. Other articles include an interview with Elliot S. Maggin; "How Aquaman Met Mera"; "Secret Origins: The Black Canary" with an illustration by Ted Delorme; "A Woman's Place" by Carol A Strickland; and more. 8.5" x 11". 16 pages. Black and white.

Issue 2. June 1974. Canadian Fanzine with early Dave Sim (CEREBUS) work including the cover and a two page essay entitled, "A Case For Relevance". Sim was only 17 or 18 when he did these contributions. Other articles include an interview with Elliot S. Maggin; "How Aquaman Met Mera"; "Secret Origins: The Black Canary" with an illustration by Ted Delorme; "A Woman's Place" by Carol A Strickland; and more. 8.5" x 11". 16 pages. Black and white.

June 18, 1974. Weekly magazine featuring illustrated stories for young readers. Brer Rabbit wraparound cover. The True Blues and The Dirty Yellows in Winter Sports, Goofy and Mickey on the Trail, Merlin the Magician, Alice in Wonderland Again, and others. 10 1/4-in. x 12 1/2-in., 20 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

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First appearance of the Silver Dagger in the beginning of a classic Dr. Strange storyline, Through an Orb Darkly!, script by Steve Englehart (co-plot, script) and Frank Brunner (co-plot), pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Dick Giordano; Silver Dagger infiltrates the Sanctum Sanctorum, throws silver dagger into Strange's back, and takes the Eye of Agamotto amulet and Clea; Strange is pulled into necromantic Orb of Agamotto and cryptic hookah-smoking caterpillar (first appearance); continued from Marvel Premiere 14. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #23 (Sgt. Fury). Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. First appearance of the Silver Dagger in the beginning of a classic Dr. Strange storyline! "Through an Orb Darkly!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Dick Giordano. Clea guest stars. First appearance of the talking caterpillar. The story continues from Marvel Premiere 14. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #23 (Sgt. Fury). Brunner cover. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 1 Issue #1 - Summer 1974. Movie fanzine loaded with black and white stills. Cover of Maureen O'Hara, back cover of Jerry Lewis. Edited by John Wooley. Rondo Hatton article by Wooley. "The Films of Mamie Van Doren" by Bruce Shults. "The Aesthetics of Bad Cinema" by Robert Leslie. Centerfold of Hedy Lamarr's Ecstasy press releases, newspaper headlines, etc. Elke Sommer full-page stills portfolio. "Jules Verne's Magic Lantern Show" by Steven Utley. 7-in. x 8 1/2-in., 32 pages, black and white. Cover price $1.00.

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E-Man, a being of pure energy, is in trouble when he faces the Battery, who feeds on it. The Energy Crisis! also introduces detective Michael Mauser, a popular supporting character later spun off into a series of his own. Script by Nicola Cuti, art by Joe Staton. Backup story The Dragon Killer features time travelers Travis and Anacrom. Script by Cuti, art by Wayne Howard. 36 pages. Cover by Staton. Cover price $0.25.

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Stories in this issue include: The Spook: Stridspider Spong-Rot by Doug Moench and Esteban Maroto; Hunter part six by Bill DuBay and Paul Neary; The Hacker: Hide from the Hacker by Steve Skeates and Tom Sutton; Child by Greg Potter and Richard Corben (in color); It: The Terror of Foley Mansion by Carl Wessler aned Jose Gual; and Doctor Archaeus: A Switch in Time... by Gerry Boudreau and Isidro Mones. Includes letter by future Batman The Animated Series artist and director Kevin Altieri. Cover art by Ken Kelly. Cover price $1.00.

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Issue #35 - June 1974. Cover by Roy Krenkel. Interior art by Jim Cawthorn, Tom Yeates and Krenkel. Three pages of Tarzan and the Jungle Murders comic strip by Jim Cawthorn, "Heritage of the Gray-Eyed God" by Robert Barrett, review of Philip Jose Farmer's Hadon of Ancient Opar novel, a John Carter article examining his actual arrival on Mars, editorial and letters. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 16 pages, black and white.

Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, essays, poetry, adult humor comics, and tasteful nude pin-up pictorials. 8.5" x 11", 72 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $1.25.

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Progress Report; Archie uses a tape recorder to record his homework for Miss Grundy's class. Li'l Jinx humor page by Joe Edwards. Animal Life; Archie and the gang teach the reader about animal life. A Very Special Day; Archie finds that everyone is acting abnormally due to a change in the weather. Ad for Betty and Veronica Spectacular #221. Inflation Elation; Archie takes Betty on a date which will allow him to not spend any money. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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"The Sub-Mariner Strikes!" Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. One of the classic FF covers of the bronze age! Shock follows shock for the Fantastic Four! First, Mr. Fantastic receives divorce papers from his estranged wife, the Invisible Girl; and second, Prince Namor reveals that both Sue and Franklin are now under the protection of the Avenging Son! And in-between those revolting developments, the Human Torch and the Thing fight a fierce battle vs. the Sub-Mariner! Wow, can things get any worse for the FF?! (Notes: The letters page includes an essay from Stan Lee and Roy Thomas concerning the recent price increase from 20¢ to 25¢. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #82 Mary Jane Watson by John Romita.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 27 - Number 6, June 1974. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. Articles and Stories include Have the Astronauts Seen UFO's? Plus, Photographing the Life Field, Witch Doctor of the Upper Amazon, Politics and Prophecy in Southeast Asia, and Coffee Grounds for Belief! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos). Cover price $0.60.

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First 25-cent cover price. Morbius stars in "This Vampire Must Die!" Script by Steve Gerber, breakdowns by Rich Buckler, finished art by Luis Dominguez. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A (Odin by Jack Kirby). Reprint back-up story: "Willie Brown is Out to Get Me!" with script by Stan Lee, art by Al Luster. Rich Buckler/John Romita Sr. cover? Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. First 25-cent cover price. Morbius stars in "This Vampire Must Die!" Script by Steve Gerber, breakdowns by Rich Buckler, finished art by Luis Dominguez. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A (Odin by Jack Kirby). Reprint back-up story: "Willie Brown is Out to Get Me!" with script by Stan Lee, art by Al Luster. Rich Buckler/John Romita Sr. cover? Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Tom Sutton. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Fred Himes, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Cpt. Galt learns leadership during the Battle of Guadalcanal. Sgt. Reep is the sole American soldier in the area, helping Korean villagers rout Communist forces. During WWII, Lt. Ryan is sent to kill Goering's personal hit man. Cover by future horror comics legend Tom Sutton. Follow Me... and Die!; The Underground Underground; A Killer in Town; Nazi Hit Man. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 1, Issue 5 - June, 1974. Cover story on David Carradine, The Magnificent Grasshopper. 8-in x 11-in, 66 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.75.

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Fanzine published by Leonard Maltin dedicated to films from the Golden Age of Hollywood. 5.5" x 8.5", 32 pages, B&W Cover price $0.50.

The 14th issue of the Flashback reprint series presents ALL SELECT #1 originally published in 1943 by Timely Comics (now Marvel). Cover art by Alex Schomburg. "The Case of the Mystery of the Human Bats," pencils by Don Rico, inks by Al Bellman; The Vulture and his Batmen capture various important figures of the war effort until Cap and Bucky are taken to their aerie and overpower the Vulture; With their leader defeated, and the serum that gives them flight collected by Cap, the Batmen and Vulture will die within a few hours. "Corner the Clutching Claw," script by Bill Finger; The Human Torch (Jim Hammond) vs. The Claw and Herr Hundt. "The Jumping Jeep" starring Jeep Jones, art by Chic Stone. "The Sub That Went to the Races" starring Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, art by Larry Antonette. "Blood Money"; The Black Widow vs. Ogor; Satan appears. "Battles the Bloody Baron" starring The Sub-Mariner, art by Dan Darry. 60-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $0.10.

The 15th issue of the Flashback reprint series presents CAPTAIN MARVEL ADVENTURES # 2 originally published in 1941 by Fawcett. Cover art by C. C. Beck. "World of the Microscope," script by Manly Wade Wellman, art by George Tuska; Sivana uses his latest discovery to shrink Captain Marvel and Beautia in size, landing them in a microscopic world, where they face an array of dangers, including Sivana himself. Play Square with Captain Marvel activity page. "Invasion from Mars," art by George Tuska; Captain Marvel battles the Spider Men from Mars, who have invaded the Earth, and whom, he discovers, are robots. "The Curse of the Scorpion" Captain Marvel text story, art by George Tuska; Billy joins a group of archaeologists who are involved in tomb excavations and are just about to obtain information about the ancient Scorpion Dynasty when the expedition discovers the Golden Scorpion and adjusts its lenses, causing an explosion; When the smoke clears, Billy stands before the ancient High Priest of Siam named Shazam, who gives Billy strange powers which transform him into the mighty Captain Marvel! "The Pirate's Treasure," script by Rod Reed, art by George Tuska; Mr. Morris sends Billy out to discover the truth behind the strange murder of a poor sailor, and Billy finds himself shanghaied aboard the pirate ship "Sea Witch," heading for an isolated island where the Captain of the ship seeks the sunken treasure of Tamungu just off shore. "The Arson Fiend" starring Captain Marvel, script by Rod Reed, art by George Tuska. 68-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $8.50 Staple rust with migration.

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The 16th issue of the Flashback reprint series presents PEP COMICS # 17 originally published in 1941 by MLJ Magazines. First appearance and origin of the Hangman. Cover art by Irv Novick. Shield G-Man Club ad. "The Case of the Kid Lookout," script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novick; The Shield (Joe Higgins) vs. Blinker and his gang. "The Origin of the Hangman," art by George Storm; John "The Comet" Dickering sees his brother Bob being kidnapped by a couple of Big Boy Malone's men, and flies to his aid, but is shot and killed in the process; Bob swears revenge and becomes The Hangman, and when Chugger is found not guilty because John Dickering isn't alive to testify against him, The Hangman hustles Chugger out of the courtroom, and subjects him to his own methods to extract a confession. "Prisoners of the Cyclops," script by Harry Shorten, art by Lin Streeter; Danny In Wonderland encounters a giant cyclops. "Trapped by the Fuzzy Wuzzies," art by Charles Biro; Sergeant Boyle and Corporal Collins vs. the Fuzzy Wuzzies. "The Sailboat Smugglers"; The Fireball (Ted Tyler) vs. a gang of smugglers. Pep Comics ad. "Man without a Face," script by Harry Shorten, art by George Storm; On his wedding day, Kayo's face is badly burned; Ashamed of his scarred face, he flees and becomes a hobo; Kayo fights a local fighter in a small town. "The Parachute Killer," script by Joe Blair, art by Sam Cooper; Bentley of Scotland Yard vs. Roger Kimberley. 68-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

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Avengers issue, Pt. 1 of 2 (see next issue for Pt. 2). Illustrations by Dave Cockrum (4), Rick Hoberg, and Billy Graham (uninked pencils from Jungle Action 12). "Interview" with Jarvis, butler at the Avengers mansion. Cartoons by Stan Lee and Marie Severin. Roy Thomas talks about the upcoming "Man-Gods From Beyond the Stars."

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Volume 48, Issue 4 -June-july 1974. Photos, stories, and information about the old west, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 72 pages B&W. Cover price $0.60.