Comic books December 1976

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "And in This Corner: the New Emissaries of Evil," a.k.a. Rhino, Solarr, the Cobalt Man, and Egghead! Gerry Conway, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Klaus Janson. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Spider-Man and the Fly!" O.J. Simpson stars in a half-page shoe ad. The letters page contains the "Howard the Duck Weakly Campaign Update # 3" (yes, that's "weakly," not "weekly"). Jack Kirby cover pencils. Cover price $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. "And in This Corner: the New Emissaries of Evil," a.k.a. Rhino, Solarr, the Cobalt Man, and Egghead! Gerry Conway, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Klaus Janson. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Spider-Man and the Fly!" O.J. Simpson stars in a half-page shoe ad. The letters page contains the "Howard the Duck Weakly Campaign Update # 3" (yes, that's "weakly," not "weekly"). Jack Kirby cover pencils.

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Cover pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Vince Colletta. "Signalman Steals the Spotlight!" script by Len Wein, pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Vince Colletta; Signalman returns to Gotham City to commit grand robberies, battle Batman, and place his foe within a deathtrap - the Bat-Signal itself. "Take Me Out of the Ball Game," script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin; Elongated Man, trying to get Green Arrow to help him catch Calculator, accompanies the archer to the Worlds Series game, at which he is to throw out the first ball; When two balls thrown by GA vanish, Green Arrow is confronted by Calculator himself, who has captured the baseballs with his strange headgear device. Elongated Man finds himself powerless to pursue the villain directly. Hostess Fruit Pies ad starring The Joker, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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"Bottle Land"; After breaking a bottle, Hot Stuff goes to the dump to find a replacement and accidentally passes through a portal to Bottle Land, where giant bottles try to get revenge on him. "Warm Feelings"; Charma tries to get Hot Stuff to like her better by doing things for him magically, but it keeps backfiring. "The Instant Man"; Hot Stuff does battle with a door-to-door salesman. Untitled Stumbo the Giant story; Stumbo tries to have a conversation with his cousin without disturbing Tinytown. "Super Sentry"; A visiting general tries to teach Stumbo to be a soldier. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

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

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

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Cover art by Rich Buckler, Tom Palmer, and John Romita Sr. cover. Call Him: Xander the Merciless!, script by Marv Wolfman, art by Rudy Nebres; Strange battles Xander the Merciless. Xander erases Clea's memory; she goes on magical rampage; Xander reveals that Creators planted idea in Ancient One's mind of testing Strange for ultimate life conversion; resulted in stripping of Strange's powers. Portions of this story continue in Doctor Strange Annual 1. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover art by Rich Buckler, Tom Palmer, and John Romita Sr. cover. Call Him: Xander the Merciless!, script by Marv Wolfman, art by Rudy Nebres; Strange battles Xander the Merciless. Xander erases Clea's memory; she goes on magical rampage; Xander reveals that Creators planted idea in Ancient One's mind of testing Strange for ultimate life conversion; resulted in stripping of Strange's powers. Portions of this story continue in Doctor Strange Annual 1. Cover price $0.30.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. Cover art by Rich Buckler, Tom Palmer, and John Romita Sr. cover. Call Him: Xander the Merciless!, script by Marv Wolfman, art by Rudy Nebres; Strange battles Xander the Merciless. Xander erases Clea's memory; she goes on magical rampage; Xander reveals that Creators planted idea in Ancient One's mind of testing Strange for ultimate life conversion; resulted in stripping of Strange's powers. Portions of this story continue in Doctor Strange Annual 1.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. New Gene Colan (pencils)/Tom Palmer (inks) cover (which actually illustrates the story in issue 22). The Coming of... Dr. Strange, script by Roy Thomas, art by Dan Adkins; the origin of Dr. Strange retold; reprinted from Doctor Strange 169, first series. Half-page next issue blurb with accompanying Frank Brunner illustration. 32 pgs.

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Cover by John Carey. Stories by Bob Gregory and unknown. Art by Bob Gregory and John Carey. Donald Duck is featured in "The Fairy Tale Machine"! Donald also stars in the thrilly and chilly "Arctic Roundup," along with "The Togetherness Mess"! Characters in this issue: Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey, Louie, Gyro Gearloose, Red Riding Hood, Jack, Sleeping Beauty, Aladdin and Uncle Scrooge. Number on Cover: 90037-612. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

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Whitman edition. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

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Featured Article & Cover: Dynamtie Meets Donny and Marie! Comics: Bonus: . Other:

Featured Article & Cover: Dynamite Meets Donny and Marie!

Painted cover by Jack Sparling. Stories and art by Demetrio Sánchez Gómez and Joe Gill. The comics version of the popular 1970s TV show about paramedics and firefighters on duty. In an issue-length story, Johnny meets beautiful, wealthy Erica when he saves her from going over a cliff with her car. They start dating, but can she get used to his blue-collar lifestyle? The Look of Heroes; A Complicated Case. Final issue of the series; Charlton produced a magazine based on the show at the same time. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Painted cover by Earl Norem. Stories and art by Neal Adams, Nicola Cuti, Win Mortimer, Jack Sparling, Rudy Nebres, Mike Pellowski, and Joe Gill. A Charlton magazine featuring the comics version of the popular 1970s TV show about paramedics and firefighters on duty. Bauer, an escaped killer, hides out in the hospital and takes Dixie hostage. To save her, the fire crew mounts a desperate plan to subdue Bauer with a high-pressure hose. The paramedics confront an ill jewel thief who has been double-crossed by his partner. Plus behind-the-scenes photos of the TV series. The End and the Means; The Fugitive; Blackout. Final issue of the series. 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

Vol. 86 #6 - In this issue: Truman Capote's gift to America: Kate McCloud! (Open before Christmas -- Answered Prayers inside.) Plus: Why God never sleeps at the Holiday Inn; where to go at the last minute for Christmas and New Year's; Kris Kristofferson sings the good-life blues; and Nora Ephron, Harry Crews, and Robert Penn Warren. Also: Fabulous fashions and toys for men. Cover price $1.50.

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"Gods and Men at City College!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. An army of devils and demons known as Deviants have invaded New York City! The Eternals Thena and Makarri attempt to turn the tide of death and destruction. To do so, they may have to bargain with a devil. By this issue's end, all of mankind will know that the gods are among us. Cover price $0.30.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. "Gods and Men at City College!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. An army of devils and demons known as Deviants have invaded New York City! The Eternals Thena and Makarri attempt to turn the tide of death and destruction. To do so, they may have to bargain with a devil. By this issue's end, all of mankind will know that the gods are among us.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "The Astronauts!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Only in the awesome era of the space god's return could these shocking events happen. Images once carved on stone by the ancient Incas have come to life, and they've come to Earth! The space gods have returned! A new awareness of the past, present, and future has gripped mankind in the wake of their arrival. While the giant Celestials roam the planet, their monstrous spacecraft orbits the Earth. This is the story of those who were sent to investigate that spacecraft. Note: First appearance of Gilgamesh (the Forgotten One).

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Hairpiece Hassles; Archie talks his dad into getting a hairpiece. Another Man's Shoes; Archie changes his tune about walking after he meets Jeff, who is confined to a wheelchair. A Labor Of Love; Veronica tries to get Archie's mind off of working on his car by using perfume. The Snack Monster; After consuming a large quantity of food, Jughead has a nightmare about a monster in the bathroom. The Unveiling Hostess Fruit Pie ad starring Josie. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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Features in this issue include: filmbook reprint of The Mad Ghoul; Richard Arlen obituary; article by Randy Palmer on gimmickry in film promotion; "The Aliens of Space 1999"; and more. Stunning cover painting of Peter Cushing is by Basil Gogos. Cover price $1.25.

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"Look Out for the Frightful Four!" Written by Roy Thomas. Plot assists from Mike Friedrich and Bob Wayne. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. The Wizard, Sandman, and Trapster have taken over the Baxter Building! And after defeating the surprised Fantastic Four, the treacherous trio begins the tryouts for the fourth member of their team! An unusual collection of super beings show up to strut their stuff including the Texas Twister, Tigra, Thundra, and Captain Ultra. The Wizard's search appears to be going nowhere until the Brute arrives! Who is the Brute and where did he come from? Notes: The Brute first appeared in Warlock 6 and 7. First appearance of the Texas Twister. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Look Out for the Frightful Four!" Script by Roy Thomas. Plot assists from Mike Friedrich and Bob Wayne. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. The Wizard, Sandman, and Trapster have taken over the Baxter Building! And after defeating the surprised Fantastic Four, the treacherous trio begins the tryouts for the fourth member of their team! An unusual collection of super beings show up to strut their stuff including the Texas Twister, Tigra, Thundra, and Captain Ultra. The Wizard's search appears to be going nowhere until the Brute arrives! Who is the Brute and where did he come from? First appearance of the Texas Twister. (Note: The Brute first appeared in Warlock 6 and 7.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30. Cover price $0.25.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. "Look Out for the Frightful Four!" Written by Roy Thomas. Plot assists from Mike Friedrich and Bob Wayne. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. The Wizard, Sandman, and Trapster have taken over the Baxter Building! And after defeating the surprised Fantastic Four, the treacherous trio begins the tryouts for the fourth member of their team! An unusual collection of super beings show up to strut their stuff including the Texas Twister, Tigra, Thundra, and Captain Ultra. The Wizard's search appears to be going nowhere until the Brute arrives! Who is the Brute and where did he come from? Notes: The Brute first appeared in Warlock 6 and 7. First appearance of the Texas Twister.

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Cover art by G. Lemoine. There's No Business Like Show Business, art by G. LeMoine; Willie and Jo-Jo chat with the local wino. All Hands, art by G. LeMoine; Dee Dee checks her horoscope. No Way Out, art by G. LeMoine; Jabar is angry about the lack of recognition given to African culture. Officer Flagg's Future, art by G. LeMoine; Officer Flagg has his fortune told. Double Feature For Willie, art by G. LeMoine; The guys want to see an adult film, but are too young. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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Volume 29 - Number 12, December 1976. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. Articles and Stories include A new Psychic Photographer, Voodoo Death, Can Science Explain it, and Monsters Comic Pairs! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos). Cover price $0.75.

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Stories and art by Nicola Cuti, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Bill Molno. War comics featuring the US Army in WWII, Korea and other conflicts, part of Charlton's Fightin' military series. Captain Lee is training recruits to fight in WWII, but what he really wants is to join the fight himself. During the Battle of the Bulge, a young GI earns the nickname "The Bazooka Kid." Plus the true stories of the Battle of the Bulge, the invasion of Sicily and Italy - by this era, the 1970s, a new generation was reading Fightin' Army that had never known WWII - and the Red Baron. Giant Killer; Night of Chaos; The 32nd Division's Hell; The Professional; The Ultimatum; The Road to Rome; The Red Baron; Play the Odds. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

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. 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Story, art and cover by Alex Raymond. Pacific Comics Club and Italy's Club Anni Trenta present full-color reprints of Alex Raymond's Sunday pages from 1943. While printed in Italy with an Italian translation of the title on the cover, the rest of the book is in English. Horizontal format, 15.5" x 12.5", 56 pages, full color.

Story, art and cover by Alex Raymond. Pacific Comics Club and Italy's Club Anni Trenta present full-color reprints of Alex Raymond's Sunday pages from 1943. While printed in Italy with an Italian translation of the title on the cover, the rest of the book is in English. Horizontal format, 15.5" x 12.5", 56 pages, full color.

Cover by Ray Dirgo. Stories by unknown. Art by Ray Dirgo and unknown. In this issue: "The Winner!" with art by Ray Dirgo; "Holding the Bag!" with art by Ray Dirgo; "Did You Ever See a Dream Walking?" with art by Ray Dirgo; "Fearless Fred" with art by Ray Dirgo; 1-pager "Misery Master"; and 1-page text story "The Vacation Situation"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

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Marie Severin issue. Illustrations by Severin (including an unused cover for Captain America 125), Jack Kirby, Tom Sutton, and George Perez. Severin interview (including an early photo with her, Stan Lee, John Romita Sr., and--dressed in a Spider-Man costume--Roy Thomas). Don McGregor talks about Dragon Shade. Tom Sutton profile. Kirby photo. Severin wraparound cover depicting the Marvel Bullpen offices.

Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Enrique Nieto, Art Cappello, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. The 1970s brought relationship complexities to romance comics, along with some unique fashion and design choices. Twin sisters Anne and Jan both love Toby, and just to further complicate the situation, Toby's identical cousin Alan enters the picture. A woman finds romance at the threshold of an ancient Mexican temple of love. Like Love; Another Way to a Man's Heart; Xtachoa's Bride. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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52-page giant; all reprints. The Man Who Hunted Superboy, script by Leo Dorfman, art by George Papp (from Adventure Comics #303); Superboy switches places with Prince Mark of Sardonia to protect him from the plots of Lord Hawke. Vigilante stars in The Unlucky Horseshoe, script by Dick Wood, art by Howard Sherman (from Action Comics #194); Thieves steal the horseshoe worn by Jesse James' horse for a map they believe is hidden inside, but it brings them only bad luck. The Rainbow Archer, script by Ed Herron, art by George Papp (from Adventure Comics #246); Artist and counterfeiter Albrecht Raines takes up the guise of the Rainbow Archer to commit crimes, but he doesn't have one in the color he needs to escape the law. Magic Ballroom—Superboy's Workshop activity page; Superboy teaches how to make a dance floor for super-hero figures. Demon of the Depths, script by William Marston, art by Harry G. Peter (from Wonder Woman #7); Paula von Gunther's willful daughter Gerta is taught the value of love and obedience. New Ernie Chan (as "Ernie Chua") cover. Cover price $0.50.

Written by Bob Rozakis. Art by Ramona Fradon and Vince Colletta. Cover by Rich Buckler and Vince Colletta. The Rise and Fall of King Samson; With half of the Freedom Fighters battling King Samson with a fallen Wonder Woman, the other members of the team languish in a detention cell!; It is only when they see that their foe the SILVER GHOST has returned do they make their getaway, to defeat the Silver Ghost and prove their innocence! 36 pages, full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover by Rick Sternbach. Science fiction stories by J. M. Park, Stephen Tall, Eric Vinicoff, Marcia Martin, Nancy Kress, Frederik Pohl. Interior Illustrations by Stephen Fabian, Vincent Di Fate, Jack Gaughan. Softcover Pulp Digest, 5-in x 7 1/2-in, 160 Pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

Cover by Rich Larson. Stories and art by Pete Morisi, Enrique Nieto, and Joe Gill. Weird butler Mr. Bones presents tales of spirits and the supernatural. A dictator is hunted by the ghosts of people he murdered. Mikael Tajok hosts a reunion dinner party for the guests who tried to murder him, exactly 100 years earlier. Plus a vintage ad for the original Stretch Armstrong toy. Guest of Honor!; The Phantom of Monte Azul; The House and the Highway; Dead End. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

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"Two Against Death!" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Gil Kane and Sam Grainger. Cover by Jack Kirby and Al Milgrom. The Ghost Rider summons all his macabre strength to take down Gladiator and the Eel. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Spider-Man stars in Hostess ad "The Spider-Man and the Fly!" Cover price $0.30.