Comic books September 1978

Volume 31 - Number 9, September 1978. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. Articles and Stories include Stolen: Physical Evidence of a UFO, Previews of Life After Death, Secret Gospels of the Egyptian Gnostics and Our Poltergeist is a Male Chauvanist! 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 Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Will Franz, Sam Glanzman, and Vince Alascia. War comics featuring the US Army in WWII, Korea and other conflicts, part of Charlton's Fightin' military series. The survivors of Baker Company think of the people waiting back home as they struggle to survive the crucible of WWII Europe. The Iron Corporal believes he's being stalked by Death itself, in a story by Will Franz and Sam Glanzman, creators of The Lonely War of Capt. Willy Schultz. A Walk Down Main Street; Alias Death; The Hit and Run War; The Ax-Men of Hou-Chin. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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Burt Reynolds cover. 8.5" x 11", 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

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Firestorm battles Hyena, a vigilante of sorts who goes after both criminals and lawmen. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Jack Abel. Cover by Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Firestorm battles Hyena, a vigilante of sorts who goes after both criminals and lawmen. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Jack Abel. Cover by Milgrom.

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Page count increase, price increase to 50 cents. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Giacoia. Shift the Earth Goodbye, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; While vacationing with wife Iris, Barry "Flash" Allen is compelled to drive to an out of the way hotel; Meanwhile, an alien race threatens to destroy Earth. Secret of the Shooting Star!, script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Bob Smith; Kid Flash faces a giant chipmunk. Letter from Flash writer Cary Bates. Article about price and page count increase in DC Comics by publisher Jenette Kahn. Hostess baseball cards ad. Clark Bar ad with Batman, Robin, Superman, Wonder Woman and Aquaman. DC Explosion ad. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. While vacationing with wife Iris, Barry "Flash" Allen is compelled to drive to an out of the way hotel. Meanwhile, an alien race threatens to destroy Earth. Script by Cary Bates, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin. Kid Flash faces a giant chipmunk in "Secret of the Shooting Star! Script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Bob Smith. Includes letter by Flash writer Cary Bates and article about price and page count increase in DC Comics (by publisher Jenette Kahn). Cover price $0.50.

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Painted cover by George Wilson. Stories by John Warner. Art by Carlos Garzon. First issue published by Gold Key, picking up the numbering eight years after the end of the Charlton series (as the 1980 Flash Gordon movie was in pre-production). The continuing adventures of Flash Gordon, Dale Arden and Dr. Zarkov on the planet Mongo. This issue features art by Carlos Garzon, longtime assistant to EC legend Al Williamson. Returning to Mongo after three years away, Flash, Dale and Zarkov discover that things have changed, and not necessarily for the better. Painted cover by George Wilson. Return to Mongo; Mindlife! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

Whitman edition. Painted cover by George Wilson. Stories by John Warner. Art by Carlos Garzon. The continuing adventures of Flash Gordon, Dale Arden and Dr. Zarkov on the planet Mongo. This issue features art by Carlos Garzon, longtime assistant to EC legend Al Williamson. Returning to Mongo after three years away, Flash, Dale and Zarkov discover that things have changed, and not necessarily for the better. Painted cover by George Wilson. Return to Mongo; Mindlife! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

Vol. 1 #1 - Sept. 1978. Interview with Pete Seeger. Flexidisc has ten songs total, playable at 33 1/3. Articles about musicians plus sheet music, news, reviews and instructional articles. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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Fall 1978 issue. Spider-Man cover; Fantastic Four back cover. George Perez, Tom Palmer, and Klaus Janson profiles. Bill Mantlo writes about the Micronauts. "The Remaking of Ms. Marvel" by Chris Claremont. Article about Japanese Marvel comics. Report on the Fantastic Four cartoon (with Kirby art and photo). Unused Ms. Marvel cover by Dave Cockrum/Bob Layton. John Carter pin-up by Ernie Chan.

The World of Animated Films and Comic Art FunnyWorld #19 (Fall 1978) was published by Mark Lilien and edited by Mike Barrier. The front and back covers features three frames form a television commercial animated by Richard Williams. This issue takes a look at Frank Frazetta's animation work and an interview with Richard Williams, whose works include Raggedy Ann and Andy and Snow White. 56 pages. Cover price $3.50.

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One-Shot. Cover by Larry Todd. Anthology of Mature Fantasy/SF comic stories: "Starvisions" art and story by Larry Todd (6 pages), "Mates" written by Doug Moench and penciled by Esteban Maroto (8 pages), "Incident in the Beyond" written by Archie Goodwin and penciled by Gray Morrow (6 pages), "Behold the Cybernite!" written by Richard Margopoulos and penciled by Tom Sutton (8 pages), "Taking of Queen Bovine" written by Gerry Boudreau and penciled by Ramon Torrents (8 pages), "Hunter 3:Oblivion" written by Jim Stenstrum and penciled by Alex Nino (8 pages), "Within you...Without You" written by Bruce Jones and penciled by Rich Corben (10 pages), and "The Argo - Standing By!" written by Paul Neary? and penciled by Budd Lewis? (10 pages). Squarebound, 8 1/8" x 10 7/8"; black and white; 82 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover by Brad Hamann. Science Fiction Stories by Martin O'Hearn, Timothy P. Lewis, Tappan King, Charles Sheffied, Gregory Benford. Interior Illustrations by Cecilia Cosentini, Rod Whigham, Stephen Fabian. Softcover Pulp Digest, 5-in x 7 1/2-in, 160 Pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

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Featuring: Fiction by Kevin O'Donnell, Jr., Eugene Potter and John Kessel; article by Robert Lovell; interview with Gregory Benford. Cover by Larry Blamire. Cover price $1.50.

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First 50c cover-priced issue. Cover by Luis Dominguez. Featuring: 1 page intro story "Ghosts and the Supernatural" written by Murray Boltinoff and drawn by E.R. Cruz; 6 page story "The Phantom of the Class of '76" written by Jeff Taylor & Carl Wessler and drawn by Jerry Grandenetti; 1 page text story "The Haunted Hoard" by Murray Boltinoff; 4 page story "You Will Die Yesterday" written by Carl Wessler and drawn by Nards Cruz & Edgar Bercasio; 5 page story "The Spectral Stones" drawn by Ruben Yandoc; 5 page story "Funeral for a Phantom" drawn by George Ruppert & Danny Bulanadi; 4 page story "The Ghost Who Wouldn't Die" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Ken Landgraf & Danny Bulanadi. Cover price $0.50.

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The Mega-Monsters from Beyond. Part 3 of 3. "The Super-Beasts!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Fred Kida. Red Ronin has been beheaded and falls in battle defeated. Now, Earth's only chance lies in the clawed hands of Godzilla. Can even the mighty leviathan stand alone against the three Mega-Monsters from Beyond after they've been zapped with a strength increasing ray? Well, they don't call Godzilla the King of the Monsters for nothing. Cover price $0.35.

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More than 200 girls, grins, & giggles. Nudity. 6 1/2-in. x 10-in., B/W. Cover price $1.50.

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"The Third Identity of Replikon." Guest-starring Black Canary. Replikon comes to Earth, assumes the powers of Flash, Batman and Wonder Woman, and attacks Green Lantern. Black Canary guest stars. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Mike Grell, inks by Bruce Patterson. Includes a Golden Age Green Lantern (Alan Scott) back-up story. Cover by Grell. Cover price $0.50.

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Anthology type comic book with spooky and suspenseful stories. Issue features "Tulipomania" (story by Arnold Drake & art by Adolfo Buylla), "And All is Well" (story by George Kashdan & art by Juan Ortiz), and "A Spirited Horse" (story by George Kashdan & art by Oscar Novelle). # on cover: 90272-809. Cover price $0.35.

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Whitman edition. "Tulipomania" (story by Arnold Drake & art by Adolfo Buylla), "And All is Well" (story by George Kashdan & art by Juan Ortiz), and "A Spirited Horse" (story by George Kashdan & art by Oscar Novelle). # on cover: 90272-809. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover pencils by Mark Evanier (layouts) and Pete Alvarado, inks by Scott Shaw. Tin Can Town starring Huckleberry Hound, Yogi Bear, Boo Boo, and Ranger Smith, script by Mark Evanier, pencils by Pete Alvarado, inks by Scott Shaw; Huck has pop-top problems when he learns that an alien from outer space has reduced the town and put it inside a tin can. The Bronco Buster starring Hokey Wolf and Ding-a-ling, script by Mark Evanier, art by Scott Shaw. The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera text article; Yogi Bear interviews Huckleberry Hound. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover pencils by Pete Alvarado, inks by Scott Shaw. El Kabong Rides Again! starring Quick Draw McGraw and Baba Looey, script by Mark Evanier, pencils by Kay Wright, inks by Steve Steere. Bounce to the Ounce starring Snooper and Blabber Mouse, script by Mark Evanier, pencils by Pete Alvarado, inks by S. Radzi-Phillips. The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera text article; Profile of Quick Draw McGraw. A Penny Saved starring Augie Doggie, Doggie Daddy, Wally Gator, Magilla Gorilla, Hokey Wolf, and Yakky Doodle, script by Mark Evanier, pencils by Jack Manning, inks by Bill Wray. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Cover pencils by Mark Evanier (layouts) and Pete Alvarado, inks by Scott Shaw. All's Fair in Love and Warranty starring The Jetsons (George Jetson, Jane Jetson, Elroy Jetson, Judy Jetson, and Astro), script by Mark Evanier, pencils by Tony Strobl, inks by Carolyn Lay; George has to shop for a new car, so he tries Saturn Seymour's Used Jetcar Lot. Fry Now, Play Later starring Yakky Doodle, script by Mark Evanier, pencils by Pete Alvarado, inks by Carolyn Lay. Profile of the Jetsons family. Sandy Claws starring The Jetsons, script by Mark Evanier, pencils by Tony Strobl, inks by Carolyn Lay. Captain Marvel Meets the Dreadnought ad for Hostess Fruit Pies. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Cover art by Scott Shaw. Big Magilla in Space starring Magilla Gorilla and Mr. Peebles, script by Steve Gerber [as Reg Everbest], pencils by Pete Alvarado, inks by Carolyn Lay; NASA rents Magilla for a mission to orbit the moon. Cute Kitty starring Huckleberry Hound, script by Sharman DiVono, art by Scott Shaw. Chunky Chiller starring Snagglepuss, script by Mark Evanier, pencils by Scott Shaw, inks by Carolyn Lay; In this rare crossover, Snagglepuss and Huck must subdue a timid peanut-butter monster. 36 pgs. $0.40. 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+.

The adult illustrated fantasy magazine. Cover art by Jim Burns. Sindbad in the Land of the Jinn--New Tales of the Arabian Nights, script by Jan Strnad, art by Richard Corben. 16th Episode: "Nothing Much" featuring The Airtight Garage Of Jerry Cornelius, script and art by Jean Giraud [as Moebius]. Orion story, script and art by Gray Morrow. Off-Season, script by Elisabeth Salomon [as Zha], art by Nicole Claveloux. The Horror of G'Zalth, script and art by Brocal Remohi. Nebogipfel at the End of Time text story by Richard A. Lupoff, art by Carolyn Ogden. The Sweet Smell of Science, script and art by Benoit. Croatoan, script by Harlan Ellison, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Alfredo Alcala. Heilman, script and art by Al Voss. Gail, script and art by Philippe Druillet. Back cover art by Charles Vess. Sept, 1978, issue 18. 100 pgs. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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Issue 37 - September, 1978. Cover photo by Steve Cooper. Magazine devoted to a marijuana based counter-culture. In this issue: "Interview: The Dope Taster" by "R", "Banana Republicanism", by Dean Latimer, "The Banana Boat Connection", by Andy Rosenblatt, "Banana Appeal" by J.J. Kane, and much more. 8-in. x 11-in., 122 pages, B&W and partial color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $1.75.

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Cover by Warren Kremer. 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 meets his match in Glara the devil girl; fortunately for him, she knows how to protect fragile male egos. Uncle Vulcan gives Hot Stuff a trident that's way too powerful for a Little Devil. Grampa Blaze's new job as a castle guard is endangered by his prodigious cussing. Sign Post Land; Glara!; Fork Failure; Not So Sweet; The Skunk Who Tried Not to Be; Protective Cuss-tody. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Mike Kaluta. Featuring: 1 page House of Mystery introduction written by Paul Kupperberg and drawn by Romeo Tanghal; 7 page story "A Demon Shared" written by Joe Gill and drawn by Noly Panaligan; 7 page story "The Monster of Darkwood Down" written by Bob Toomey and drawn by Abe Ocampo; 3 page story "Dead Wrong" written by T. Casey Brennan and drawn by Jerry Grandenetti; 7 page story "Go To Hades" written by Scott Edelman and drawn by Tenny Henson. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover art by Jim Aparo. Introductory page with Abel, script by Paul Levitz, art by Gerry Talaoc. "The Resurrection Business!", script by Bob Toomey, pencils by Val Mayerik, inks by Augie Scotto; A man who revives the dead for money is strangled by the ungrateful dead. "Don't Look Now!", script by Jack Oleck, art by Alex Niño; A man leads an expedition that ends in disaster to a Greek island rumored to be the home of shape-shifting blood suckers called Cypors; They locate the Cypor cave but all except three all killed retreating from the cave; Explosives are used accidentally to seal the cave and the man who lead the expedition is bitter after returning home with no proof that Cypors exist; He begins to suspect that his wife really died in the cave and that a Cypor took her place so he follows her one evening and sees her feed off a pedestrian; He calls the other man who came back from the expedition and they shoot her. DC Publishorial by Jenette Kahn. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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"Circus Maximus." Iris and Howard find proof of the Circus of Crime's misdeeds. Howard battles the Ringmaster. Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Klaus Janson. Cover price $0.35.

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"Slope of Death!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. Cover by Bob Lubbers and Bob McLeod. When an overzealous camera man attempts to expose the Human Fly as a fraud in the middle of a highly dangerous stunt, an accident forces the Fly to rescue the man. Cover price $0.35.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Slope of Death!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. Cover by Bob Lubbers and Bob McLeod. When an overzealous camera man attempts to expose the Human Fly as a fraud in the middle of a highly dangerous stunt, an accident forces the Fly to rescue the man.

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Whitman Variant. "Slope of Death!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. Cover by Bob Lubbers and Bob McLeod. When an overzealous camera man attempts to expose the Human Fly as a fraud in the middle of a highly dangerous stunt, an accident forces the Fly to rescue the man. Cover price $0.35.