Comic books September 1977

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Features in this issue include: previews of Star Wars, Gidrah, and The House that Dripped Blood; reprint of The Mysterious Island filmbook and history; "Horror Hall of Fame" (rare stills); and more. Cover depicts various Star Wars characters and creatures. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover by Stephen Fabian. Stories by Jack Dann, Parke Godwin, Richard A. Lupoff, Robert F. Young, Michael F. X. Milhaus, Barry N. Malzberg, Darrell Schweitzer. Illustrations by Stephen Fabian, Joe Staton, Richard Olsen, Tony Gleeson. 5.5-in. x 7.75-in.; black and white; 144 newsprint pages. Cover price $1.00.

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"Enter: Salem's Seven!" Written by Len Wein. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four faces three daunting tasks! First, stop the planned execution of Agatha Harkness; second, find and rescue Franklin; and third, defeat a new group of super villains...the Salem Seven! How will the FF match up against Brutacus, Gazelle, Hydron, Reptilla, Thornn, Vakume, and Vertigo? Hopefully, it's favorable; otherwise everything will be lost!. Cameo appearance by the Impossible Man. Notes: Nicholas Scratch and the Salem Seven return in Fantastic Four Annual 14. The letters page contains a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek. A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue. First appearance of the Salem Seven. Cover price $0.30.

This is the 35 cent variant cover that had limited distribution. The FF continue to battle the New Salem witches in "Enter: Salem's Seven!" Script by Len Wein, pencils by George Perez, inks by Joe Sinnott. Impossible Man guest appearance; Humphrey Bogart cameo. Letter to the editor from comics writer Kurt Busiek. Perez/Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Enter: Salem's Seven!" Script by Len Wein. Art by George Perez (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four faces three daunting tasks! First, stop the planned execution of Agatha Harkness; second, find and rescue Franklin; and third, defeat a new group of super villains...the Salem Seven! How will the FF match up against Brutacus, Gazelle, Hydron, Reptilla, Thornn, Vakume, and Vertigo? Hopefully, it's favorable; otherwise everything will be lost! First appearance of the Salem Seven. Cameo appearance by the Impossible Man. (Notes: Nicholas Scratch and the Salem Seven return in Fantastic Four Annual 14. The letters page contains a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek. 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Enter: Salem's Seven!" Written by Len Wein. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four faces three daunting tasks! First, stop the planned execution of Agatha Harkness; second, find and rescue Franklin; and third, defeat a new group of super villains...the Salem Seven! How will the FF match up against Brutacus, Gazelle, Hydron, Reptilla, Thornn, Vakume, and Vertigo? Hopefully, it's favorable; otherwise everything will be lost!. Cameo appearance by the Impossible Man. Notes: Nicholas Scratch and the Salem Seven return in Fantastic Four Annual 14. The letters page contains a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek. A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue. First appearance of the Salem Seven. 32 pages, full color.

Whitman Variant. "Enter: Salem's Seven!" Written by Len Wein. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four faces three daunting tasks! First, stop the planned execution of Agatha Harkness; second, find and rescue Franklin; and third, defeat a new group of super villains...the Salem Seven! How will the FF match up against Brutacus, Gazelle, Hydron, Reptilla, Thornn, Vakume, and Vertigo? Hopefully, it's favorable; otherwise everything will be lost!. Cameo appearance by the Impossible Man. Notes: Nicholas Scratch and the Salem Seven return in Fantastic Four Annual 14. The letters page contains a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek. A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue. First appearance of the Salem Seven. Cover price $0.30.

Volume 30 - Number 9, September 1977. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. Articles and Stories include Disaster's in UFO-Land, New Jersey Reports Monsters on the Loose, and "Was I a Temple Prostitute in Ancient Greece?" 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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Cover by Tom Sutton. Stories and art by Antonio Colmeiro and Demetrio Sanchez Gomez. War comics featuring the US Army in WWII, Korea and other conflicts, part of Charlton's Fightin' military series. Farm-boy recruit Barnes is a regular Sergeant York with his deadly sniper shots during WWI, but he is haunted by his many kills. A Sherman tank crew struggles to come to grips with their differences long enough to fight the Nazis. Cover by future horror comics legend Tom Sutton. Lees Last Stand; Berlin Bomb Run; The Elephant at War; Night Patrol; The Sniper. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jack Abel. Don't Mess With the Melter, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; The Molder, who is the villain persona of the Elongated Man, turns Flash into putty; Iris Allen must restore him to normal. Hostess baseball cards ad. The Great Superman Movie Contest ad. Mister Miracle ad, art by Marshall Rogers. Superman kite ad. Full-page Swamp Thing article by Jenette Kahn. Sea World back cover ad with Batman, Robin, Superman and Wonder Woman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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Underground comix anthology featuring artists from Vancouver, Canada. Features Nip and Tuk in Animal Antics, by Rand Holmes, as well as other funny animal spoofs. More stories and art by Lawrence Gaugh, Marv Newland and Terry Hamilton. Mature readers. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover by Holmes. Cover price $1.00.

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Defenders issue. Illustrations by John Romita Jr., Jack Kirby, Keith Giffen, and Ed Hannigan. Roy Thomas, Steve Englehart, Len Wein, Steve Gerbar, and David Kraft talk about writing the Defenders. The news section contains photos of Gene Colan, Chris Claremont, Tom Sutton, Keith Pollard, and Frank Giacoia. Geroge Perez/Joe Sinnott wraparound cover.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Edited by Betty Ballantine. Featuring images and scenes from the mind of the master of sci/fi, horror, and fantasy illustration - Frank Frazetta. Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: For Vol. 1 see Fantastic Art of Frank Frazetta SC (1975 Peacock Press) Cover price $7.95.

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Cover by Stephen Fabian. Science fiction stories by J. E. Pournelle, L. E. Modesitt Jr, Thomas Wylde, Charles L. Grant, Joseph Flower. Illustrations by Fabian. Softcover Pulp Digest, 5-in x 7 1/2-in, 160 Pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

"The International Conjurors' Magazine." Vol. 41 # 9. Magic articles, demonstrations, and news. Approx. 8-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 76 pages on white paper stock. Frank Garcia photo cover. Cover price $1.25.

The Eternal House, script by Nicola Cuti, art by Enrique Nieto; David rents the haunted Mulberry house to help inspire his next novel. The Necromancer, script by Nicola Cuti; Maggie Dobbs summons her husband's ghost for one more chore. Doomship, script by Nicola Cuti, art by Enrique Nieto; Captain Reed of the Deja Vu encounters another ship in the open ocean. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Nicola Cuti, C. Sanchiz, and Wayne Howard. A horror anthology from Charlton, with a stable of artists that included Steve Ditko. All the stories in this issue are written by E-Man co-creator Nicola Cuti. A woman is haunted by a snowman - or is it a zombie? - in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. Ben enters the afterlife and finds he has the whole world to himself, until Linda comes along. The Hunted Man!; The Crowded Man; The Walking Snowman; Midnight Caller. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Will a boy's ghost serve as a beacon to save a ship in danger? Featuring: 1 page intro story "Ghosts and the Supernatural" written by Murray Boltinoff and drawn by E.R. Cruz; 8 page story "The Triumph of the Teen-Age Phantom" drawn by E.R. Cruz; 4 page story "The Case of the Spectral Sleuth" drawn by Romy Gamboa; 1 page text story "The Specter Wore a Swastika" written by Murray Boltinoff and drawn by Frank Redondo; 4 page story "Night Spirits of the Orinoco" drawn by John Calnan and Tex Blaisdell. Cover by Luis Dominguez. Cover price $0.35.

Fanzine dedicated to the artistry of Sheldon Mayer. Cover by Mark Evanier. 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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"Thunder in the Darkness!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe, Giacoia, and George Tuska. The reptilian titan known as Godzilla arrives in Seattle. What has caused this gigantic monster to unleash his unrelenting destruction upon America? Is there a reason, or is Godzilla simply a force of nature that can neither be contained nor destroyed? Well, high ranking S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Dum-Dum Dugan has been charged with finding a way to bring the big lizard down. Cover price $0.30.

Limited distribution 35 cent cover variant. "Thunder in the Darkness!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe, Giacoia, and George Tuska. The reptilian titan known as Godzilla arrives in Seattle. What has caused this gigantic monster to unleash his unrelenting destruction upon America? Is there a reason, or is Godzilla simply a force of nature that can neither be contained nor destroyed? Well, high ranking S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Dum-Dum Dugan has been charged with finding a way to bring the big lizard down. Cover price $0.35.

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"How Can an Immortal Die?" Guest-starring Black Canary. A wounded Katma Tui comes to Earth, summons Green Lantern for a mission in space in which the Guardians of the Universe are in danger. Guest starring Black Canary and The Mocker. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Mike Grell, inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Grell. Cover price $0.35.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Listen to the Mocking Bird." Guest-starring Black Canary. Green Lantern, Green Arrow, and Black Canary battle the Mocker while Katma Tui gets kidnapped by terrorists. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Mike Grell, inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Grell. Cover price $0.35.

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His portrait was a face etched in blood -- other men's! Featuring: 10 page story "Appointment from Beyond" written by Arnold Drake and drawn by Adolfo Buylla. Plus: 7 page story "What Waits There" written by Arnold Drake and drawn by Adolfo Buylla; 6 page story "Ghost of Honor" written by Arnold Drake and drawn by Jack Sparling. Painted cover by Luis Dominguez. Cover price $0.30.

Whitman edition. His portrait was a face etched in blood - other men's! Featuring: 10 page story "Appointment from Beyond" written by Arnold Drake and drawn by Adolfo Buylla. Plus: 7 page story "What Waits There" written by Arnold Drake and drawn by Adolfo Buylla; 6 page story "Ghost of Honor" written by Arnold Drake and drawn by Jack Sparling. Painted cover by Luis Dominguez. Cover price $0.30.

First 35-cent issue. Anthology comic book with scary and suspenseful stories. Cover art possibly by Enrique Nieto. The Skull; hosted by Baron Weirwulf. The Haunted Man! Subway Stop, script and art by Tom Sutton; Harry Ott gets off at the wrong subway stop and his role in life is revealed; appearances by Hans (werewolf), Edgar Allan Poe, and Roderick Usher. Spiritual Summons text story. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Vintage supermarket tabloid magazine full of high profile true crime stories of the FBI and the CIA, some with testimonials from those involved in, or close to the cases themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 66 pages, B&W. Recommended for ages 16+.

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Rich Corben and Moebius art 9/77, issue 6. Dubbed "The adult illustrated fantasy magazine," Heavy Metal also publishes tales of horror, science fiction, and adventure. This sixth issue includes the following stories: The Last Vodka on Smirnov by Lesueur and Alain; Den by Richard Corben; 1996 by Montellier; Major Fatal by Moebius; Teonanacatl Genese by Cortman; Is There a Demon Lover in the House? by Roger Zelazny; Night Grass by Claveloux and Zha; AAARRRZZZ by Druillet; World Apart by Ed Davis; Polonius by Picaret and Tardi; It's a Small Universe by Moebius; and Orcyb by Macedo. Cover art by Duillet. Cover price $1.50.

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"Chaos Among the Gods." This last issue finds Hercules battling the Anti-Gods and five Olympian gods, with the fate of Earth hanging in the balance. Script by Cary Bates, art by Walt Simonson. Cover by Simonson. Cover price $0.35.

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Issue 25 - September, 1977. Hunter S. Thompson photo cover by Lynn Goldsmith. Magazine devoted to a marijuana based counter-culture. In this issue: "Interview: Hunter S. Thompson" by Ron Rosenbaum, "Federal Reefer Rolling factory" by Julian Harrison and Lucy Vance, "Phosphenes" by Peter Kaldheim, "Murder on the Opium Express" by Leslie Morrison, "This is Your Life" by George O'Toole, "The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers" by Gilbert Shelton, and much more. 8-in. x 11-in., 118 pages, B&W and partial color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $1.75.

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Includes the following fantasy strips: The Four Demi-Gorgons by Herb Arnold (story) and Tim Kirk (art); The Black Idol by Arnold (story) and Stan Dresser (art); Chard by Arnold (story) and Richard Corben (art); and Crown of Fear by Arnold. Cover art by Corben. Back cover art by Arnold. Cover price $1.50.

Painted cover by Brian Lewis. Stories by Steve Parkhouse, Jean-Marc Lofficier, Scott Goodall, Sidney Falco, Ben Aldrich, Denis Gifford, John Fleming, and Tise Vahimagi. Art by Brian Lewis, Steve Parkhouse and Alberto Cuyas. Edited by Dez Skinn of Warrior fame, House of Hammer presented comics adaptations and articles based on Hammer Films' legendary horror movies, featuring an array of British comics talent early in their careers. A comics adaptation of Hammer's The Gorgon continues, as Paul investigates his father's mysterious death and falls for Carla, who harbors a terrible secret. In a Terror Tales short, a medieval Japanese exorcist faces demons, in a story by future British comics legend Steve Parkhouse. Plus a history of Frankenstein movies, a look at horror films of the era like Exorcist II and The Giant Spider Invasion, and the original Claude Rains Invisible Man film. The Gorgon; Media Macabre; Web: Cinema of Spiders; Frankenstein on Film; The Heretic; The Golden Age of Horror: 1934: The Invisible Man; Witchfinder General; Welcome to Blood City; Answer Desk; Van Helsing's Terror Tales: The Demon at the Gates of Dawn; Index: HoH Volume One. 8-in. x 10.5-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Neal Adams. Featuring: 5 page House of Mystery framing sequence written by Paul Kupperberg and drawn by Ric Estrada & Jack Abel; 10 page story "The Night Job" written by Russell Carley (script continuity) & Michael Fleisher and drawn by Jess Jodloman; 7 page story "Good For Nothing" written by Jack Oleck and drawn by Steve Ditko & Wayne Howard; 1 page Abel's Fables filler by Dave Manak; 7 page story "Dead Man's Bride" written by Jack Oleck and drawn by Alex Nino; 7 page story "The Curse of the Sea Monkey!" written by Lois Maiwald and drawn by E.R. Cruz; 3 page story "Gregory the Gargoyle" starring Cain, Abel, Paul Kupperberg, Jack C. Harris and Gregory the Gargoyle, written by Jack C. Harris and drawn by Ric Estrada & Jack Abel; 6 page story "Skin Game" written by Jack Oleck and drawn by Abe Ocampo; 1 page Cain's Game Room filler by Dave Manak; 8 page story "Trial By Fire" written by Steve Skeates (as Chester Hazel) and drawn by Ernie Chan & Bill Draut; 1 page Cain's Fear Facts! filler by Dave Manak; 7 page story "The Devil's Plague" written by Arnold Drake and drawn by Marshall Rogers; 1 page House of Mystery Puzzle activity (crossword). 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover price by Gray Morrow. Introductory page with Abel, script by Paul Levitz, art by Romeo Tanghal. "A Gift of Evil," script by Jack Oleck, pencils by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua), inks by Bill Draut; A man whose village is being destroyed by plague seeks a bargain with Satan and is answered by space aliens who give him their eggs in the form of gold cubes; The man hires agents to distribute the eggs throughout the world in order to buy medicine and supplies in an effort to relieve the suffering of his village. Abel's Fables one-page story, script by Don Edwing, art by Dave Manak. "The See-Through Thief!", script by David Michelinie and Russ Carley, art by Alex Nino; A boy vandalizes a witch's garden and she places a curse upon him that makes him invisible at random times for the rest of his life; He has difficulties proving to employers that he is reliable and so finally gets a job as a night watchman, where if he fades out, no one notices; He starts thinking that maybe he can use the curse to steal the payroll from the safe, so he waits until the curse kicks in and then blows the safe; It looks like he's going to be able to just walk out with the money but he starts to fade in and the police have been alerted. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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The ongoing storyline takes a back seat with this issue with a series of double-page spreads accompanied by text pieces for "Zen and the Art of Comic Book Writing: a Communique From Colorado." Script by Steve Gerber, art by Alan Weiss, Ed Hannigan/Bob Wiacek, Dave Cockrum, Tom Palmer, John Buscema, Dick Giordano, and Michael Nasser/Terry Austin (single-pager). Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.30.