Comic books May 1981

Issue 119/120. May 1981. French language reprint of Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) #229, "The Thing from the Black Hole" and #230, "Firefrost and the Ebon Seeker" both written by Doug Moench and illustrated by Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover from Fantastic Four #230 by Bill Sienkiewicz. 6.75" x 10.25". 52 pages. Black and white. NOTE: All text in French.

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Cover art by Stephen Fabian. News of upcoming books. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 30 pages B&W. Cover price $1.95.

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Volume 34 - Number 5, May 1981. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. Articles and Stories include The Mysteries of the Sacred Hill, Death by Hypnosis, Harnessing Psychic Energy, and Grisly Murder and the Conjure Map! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos). Cover price $1.00.

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Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman and Jack Keller. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. On the way to their helicopter, Shotgun and Chicken are attacked by the enemy patrol they've been hunting, in a story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. In another Glanzman story, Shotgun and Chicken face a court-martial. Captured by an Axis sub crew after being shot down, Lt. Moore seeks a chance to alert his Marine squad. Shotgun Harker and the Chicken: The Hanoi Hacker; Second Chance!; Island Trap!; Sam Spolo the Spy Smasher: Mystery Mikes; The Decision. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

May 1981. This issue features Lily Tomlin in The Incredible Shrinking Woman, Popeye & Olive Oyl, Scanners and more! 56 pages, PC/B&W.

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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 $1.75.

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Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dick Giordano. Capt Cold's Cold Cold Flame, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Bob Smith; Barry's dad moves in with him, and Captain Cold seemingly becomes a super-hero. Multiplex Means Multiple Choice...Death!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Bob Wiacek; Firestorm encounters Multiplex. Subscription form with Batman. Back cover Donruss baseball card ad with Mike Schmidt and George Brett. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Barry's dad moves in with him, and Captain Cold seemingly becomes a super-hero in "Capt. Cold's Cold, Cold Flame!" Script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Bob Smith. Firestorm and Multiplex star in "Multiplex X Means Multiple-Choice...Death!" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover art by Infantino and Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.50.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dick Giordano. Capt Cold's Cold Cold Flame, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Bob Smith; Barry's dad moves in with him, and Captain Cold seemingly becomes a super-hero. Multiplex Means Multiple Choice...Death!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Bob Wiacek; Firestorm encounters Multiplex. Subscription form with Batman. Back cover Donruss baseball card ad with Mike Schmidt and George Brett. 36 pgs.

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Whitman edition. Flash Gordon The Movie adaptation, part 3. Based on the highly campy yet very entertaining movie directed by Mike Hodges, this comic captures the fun and adventure of one of the most beloved Sci-Fi heroes of all time. Art by Al Williamson. Adapted from Lorenzo Semple, Jr.'s screenplay by Bruce Jones. In this final explosive act, Flash must somehow unite the kingdoms of Mongo and race against the clock to prevent Dale Arden's marriage to Ming the Merciless. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

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Magazine of true stories of the American Frontier. Features illustrations and photos of the old west. B&W text. Color cover. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 68 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Issue #15B. May 1981. Collection of saucy cartoons by Bill Ward and others; together with nude pin-up photos. 8" x 10.25". 48 pages. Black and white. MATURE. Cover price $1.25.

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Future is a slick magazine covering science, science fiction, and fantasy. Issue # 26 includes: Robert Anton Wilson reviews Bucky Fuller; women in SF; Poul Anderson interview; Outland; Harlan Ellison answers his mail; and more. 8-1/8 in. x 10-7/8 in.; part color, part black and white; 72 pages. Cover price $2.25.

14p cover price. Featuring - Star Trek, Rom the Spaceknight, The Micronaughts, Dangerous Visions, Warriors of the Shadow Realm, and Conan the Barbarian. Magazine stapled, 8-in x 11-in, 48 Pages, B&W.

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Cover art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. A Matter of Grave Concern!, pencils by Mo Marcus, inks by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; Daniel de Siers is buried alive to escape prison. The Fires of Hell!, pencils by Mo Marcus, inks by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; Three victims die when Kiki's mask is stolen. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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"The Menace of Moondark!" Guest-starring Night Rider. Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob Wiacek. Johnny Blaze is attacked by the sinister magics of a malevolent sorcerer, but luckily help is on the way. The Night Rider is reborn! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Thing stars in Hostess ad "Earthly Delights!" Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Menace of Moondark!" Guest-starring Night Rider. Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob Wiacek. Johnny Blaze is attacked by the sinister magics of a malevolent sorcerer, but luckily help is on the way. The Night Rider is reborn! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Thing stars in Hostess ad "Earthly Delights!" Cover price $0.50.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "The Menace of Moondark!" Guest-starring Night Rider. Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob Wiacek. Johnny Blaze is attacked by the sinister magics of a malevolent sorcerer, but luckily help is on the way. The Night Rider is reborn! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Thing stars in Hostess ad "Earthly Delights!"

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover by Rich Buckler & Steve Mitchell. Featuring: 1 page story "The 100th Chilling Issue of GHOSTS" drawn by Tony DeZuniga; 6 page story "The Blackmailed Spirit" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Fred Carrillo (note: continuing "The Ghost Gladiator" from #99); 1 page story "Do's & Don'ts for Ghosts" by Dave Manak; 8 page story "Spectral Dream" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Fred Carrillo (note: continuing "The Ghost Gladiator"); 4 page story "The Phantom's Final Debt" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Fred Carrillo (note: continuing "The Ghost Gladiator"); 5 page story "Hands from the Grave" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Mark Bright & Vince Colletta. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Rich Buckler & Steve Mitchell. Featuring: 1 page story "The 100th Chilling Issue of GHOSTS" drawn by Tony DeZuniga; 6 page story "The Blackmailed Spirit" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Fred Carrillo (note: continuing "The Ghost Gladiator" from #99); 1 page story "Do's & Don'ts for Ghosts" by Dave Manak; 8 page story "Spectral Dream" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Fred Carrillo (note: continuing "The Ghost Gladiator"); 4 page story "The Phantom's Final Debt" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Fred Carrillo (note: continuing "The Ghost Gladiator"); 5 page story "Hands from the Grave" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Mark Bright & Vince Colletta. Cover price $0.50.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover by Rich Buckler & Steve Mitchell. Featuring: 1 page story "The 100th Chilling Issue of GHOSTS" drawn by Tony DeZuniga; 6 page story "The Blackmailed Spirit" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Fred Carrillo (note: continuing "The Ghost Gladiator" from #99); 1 page story "Do's & Don'ts for Ghosts" by Dave Manak; 8 page story "Spectral Dream" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Fred Carrillo (note: continuing "The Ghost Gladiator"); 4 page story "The Phantom's Final Debt" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Fred Carrillo (note: continuing "The Ghost Gladiator"); 5 page story "Hands from the Grave" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Mark Bright & Vince Colletta.

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52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

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"As Ye Sow." Green Lanterns finds the abductor of the Ferris family and gets to the bottom of why he is forcing Carol to bomb various Ferris Aircraft sites. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Steve Mitchell. Includes Adam Strange back-up story. Cover by Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.50.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. "Total Eclipso." Part 3 of 4. Eclipso launches into orbit an artificial moon that causes Green Lantern's evil side to split from his body. Plot by Roy Thomas, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Joe Staton. Includes Adam Strange back-up story. Cover by Dick Giordano.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. "As Ye Sow." Green Lanterns finds the abductor of the Ferris family and gets to the bottom of why he is forcing Carol to bomb various Ferris Aircraft sites. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Steve Mitchell. Includes Adam Strange back-up story. Cover by Dick Giordano.

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Cover by John Severin. Stories and art by John Severin, Dick Giordano, Pete Morisi, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, and Charles Nicholas. A showcase for popular Western heroes and movie cowboys. Kid Montana finds himself the object of a manhunt. The Cheyenne Kid gets mixed up in a campaign against Native Americans, in a story with art by EC and Marvel legend John Severin. Plus one-pagers about life in the Old West, including one about schoolteachers featuring early art by future Marvel legend Don Perlin. Kid Montana: Get the Kid; Wild Bill Hickok: Thief's Deputy; Ghosts of the Bush; Masked Raider: A Hard Way!; Cheyenne Kid: A Short War. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Featuring: 8 page Impy reprint story "The Unholy" written by Steve Morisi and drawn by Pete Morisi; 6 page reprint story "Out of the Deep" by Tom Sutton; 9 page Impy reprint story "The Keeper" written by Joe Gill and drawn by Pat Boyette; 1 page Baron Weirwulf's Haunted Library reprint story "The Great Houdini" written by Nicola Cuti and drawn by Don Newton. Cover art by Tom Sutton. Cover price $0.50.

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 Howard Chaykin art May, 1981, issue 50. Dubbed "The adult illustrated fantasy magazine," Heavy Metal also publishes tales of horror, science fiction, and adventure. This 50th issue includes the following stories: Immortality by William S. Burroughs; Bloodstar by Robert E. Howard (adapted by John Jakes and John Pocsik) and Richard Corben; Tex Arcana by John Findley; Pillars of P-11507 by Paul Kirchner; The Immortal's Fete by Enki Bilal; Cody Starbuck by Howard Chaykin; Changes by Matt Howarth; 1:09 by Charles Waller; Valentina by Crepax; The Toll Bridge by Arthur Suydam, Joe Koch, and Arthur Suydam; Rock Opera by Rod Kierkegaard, Jr.; and The Bus by Paul Kirchner. Cover art by Enrich. Back cover art by Howard Chaykin. Cover price $2.00.

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Harvey's mischievous little devil is not as famous as their friendly ghost, but his design became a permanent part of pop culture. Hot Stuff matches wits with Wanda Witch. After several trident accidents, Hot Stuff tries to go without it, but that just makes things worse. Sinister Dr. Cesspoole tries to convince Stumbo the Giant that he's getting sick. Builder Land; Grampa Blaze Sits; Devilish Fork; Stumbo: Mighty Sickly. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

1st Marc Silvestri work at DC. Cover by Joe Kubert. Featuring: 1 page House of Mystery introduction starring Cain, Karen Berger and Len Wein, written by Karen Berger and drawn by Romeo Tanghal; 5 page story "...And Spoil the Child!" is written by Joey Cavalieri and drawn by Marc Silvestri & Tony DeZuniga; 8 page story "The Wendigo" written by Bill Kelley and drawn by Ric Estrada; 10 page story "Hair Apparent!" written by Gerry Conway and drawn by Dan Spiegle; 1 page Cain's Game Room story by Dave Manak. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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"The Family that Dies Together!" Guest-starring the Soviet Super Soldiers. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Saved from the wrath of the Presence by Dr. Phobos, friend and mentor to the Soviet Super Soldiers, the Hulk, Darkstar, Vanguard, and Major Ursa must now unite to stop the nigh omnipotent Presence and Red Guardian from achieving their cosmic scheme in the Forbidden Zone. However, a traitor resides in their midst. And a threat is revealed that could rival that of even the powerful Presence. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Family that Dies Together!" Guest-starring the Soviet Super Soldiers. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Saved from the wrath of the Presence by Dr. Phobos, friend and mentor to the Soviet Super Soldiers, the Hulk, Darkstar, Vanguard, and Major Ursa must now unite to stop the nigh omnipotent Presence and Red Guardian from achieving their cosmic scheme in the Forbidden Zone. However, a traitor resides in their midst. And a threat is revealed that could rival that of even the powerful Presence. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "The Family that Dies Together!" Guest-starring the Soviet Super Soldiers. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Saved from the wrath of the Presence by Dr. Phobos, friend and mentor to the Soviet Super Soldiers, the Hulk, Darkstar, Vanguard, and Major Ursa must now unite to stop the nigh omnipotent Presence and Red Guardian from achieving their cosmic scheme in the Forbidden Zone. However, a traitor resides in their midst. And a threat is revealed that could rival that of even the powerful Presence. 32 pages.

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One of many vintage supermarket tabloid magazines full of high profile FBI and CIA cases of the era, accompanied by black and white photographs and testimonials from those involved in, and close to the events themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 58 pages, B&W, recommended for 16+. Cover price $0.95.

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"Blacklash and the Burning!" Part 1 of 2. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton. Shell Head's old foe Whiplash has a new look, new attitude, and new name...Blacklash! Can Iron Man stand against the super-villain's new and improved arsenal? Plus an explosive cliffhanger at Stark International Long Island! Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes, Bethany Cabe, and Ling McPherson. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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1st printing.

By Gregory William Mank.

Its Alive! is a comprehensive and entertaining account of Universals classic Monster series. It reveals the studio politics, the shameless publicity gimmicks, and the sheer Hollywood madness that made the eight films of Universals Frankenstein saga the most successful and widely viewed horror films ever produced.

Softcover, 8 -in. x 11-in., 196 pages, B&W.

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