Comic books August 1976

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Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Enrique Nieto, Joe Gill, Mo Marcus, and Vince Alascia. A horror anthology from Charlton that often featured work by Steve Ditko and other comics luminaries. Captain Munson, a former hangman, pilots a ship haunted by the ghosts of the men he has killed, in a story with art (and cover) by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. Abusive farmer Potter, who looks like a shirtless Black Adam, gets an ironic comeuppance. The Stinger!; Secret of a Superstar; The Crew That Was Hanged!; The Last Bite. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

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"Showdown With a Specter," "The Phantom Head" (art by Buddy Gernale), and "The Girl Who Inherited a Ghost" (art by Gene Ureta). One-page Hostess ad, "Superman Saves the Earth." Superman also stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Justice For All Includes Children # 5." Luis Dominguez cover. Cover price $0.30.

Cover by Joe Kubert. Written by Robert Kanigher. Art by Sam Glanzman and Fred Carrillo. Featuring the Haunted Tank in "The War That Had to Wait" by Robert Kanigher and Sam Glanzman. Plus: The O.S.S. spy saga "The Naked Code" by Kanigher (as Bart Regan) and Fred Carrillo. And: 1-page Superman public service announcement "Justice for All Includes Children 6" with pencils by Neal Adams. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

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More than 200 girls, grins, & giggles. Nudity. 6 1/2-in. x 10-in., B/W. Cover price $0.60.

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"Those Who Worship Evil's Might." Green Lantern and Green Arrow rescue an alien escapee, but realize later that he is a criminal. Script by Denny O'Neil, art by Mike Grell. Cover by Grell. Cover price $0.30.

Features a reprinting of the contents of issue 2: The apparition commanded the greedy young man to wave "The Wand"...and untold wealth would be his! The 7 page story is drawn by Oscar Novelle. Plus: 6 page story "This Gold Is Mine" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 6 page story "Cargo of Doom" drawn by Dan Spiegle; 6 page story "Dead Man's Target" drawn by Jack Sparling. Cover price $0.25.

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Whitman edition. Reprinting issue 2: The apparition commanded the greedy young man to wave "The Wand"...and untold wealth would be his! The 7 page story is drawn by Oscar Novelle. Plus: 6 page story "This Gold Is Mine" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 6 page story "Cargo of Doom" drawn by Dan Spiegle; 6 page story "Dead Man's Target" drawn by Jack Sparling. Cover price $0.25.

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Magazine devoted to Marijuana growing. This issue features an interview with Harvard's Dr. Norman Zinberg. 100 Pages, PC/PB&W, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. Cover price $1.50.

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8.5" x 11", 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

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August 7th, 1976. Action, Adventures, Western, and Humor comic strips featuring Cast Hook and Strike, The Band Rat, and The Goals Nobody Cheered! Softcover 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 32 pages, PC/PB&W.

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August 14th, 1976. Action, Adventures, Western, and Humor comic strips featuring Cast Hook and Strike, The Band Rat, and The Goals Nobody Cheered! Softcover 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 32 pages, PC/PB&W.

August 21st, 1976. Action, Adventures, Western, and Humor comic strips featuring Briggs the Goalie, The Band Rat, and The Goals Nobody Cheered! Softcover 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 32 pages, PC/PB&W.

August 28th, 1976. Action, Adventures, Western, and Humor comic strips featuring Briggs the Goalie, The Band Rat, and The Goals Nobody Cheered! Softcover 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 32 pages, PC/PB&W.

"Kronos, Zagros, Eborak!" (script by George Kashdan, art by Frank Thorne) and "Your Epitaph is Only a Birthday Card" (script by Doug Moench, art by Frank Reyes). Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Justice For All Includes Children" (pencils by Neal Adams?). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Art Cappello, Enrique Nieto, Vince Alascia and Charles Nicholas. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. Irene thinks Alan is the perfect man, but she doesn't trust her own judgment, in a story featuring some very 1970s fashions and styles. A weather reporter falls for handsome Jim while out sailing, but things turn serious when they run into a storm at sea. Having a Ball; Lost Love; Buck's Bag; A Storm in My Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover by John Buscema. "Havoc at the Heart of the Atom," script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Joe Staton (finished art), inks by Joe Staton; Hulk falls through a microscopic universe 'til he lands on a green planet; Two Warthos (giant pig-dog creatures) try killing our hero, but the Hulk gets rid of them and continues his walk through the forest; Suddenly, Ol'Greenskin finds some green skinned people and discovers Jarella, his former fiancée, being thrown with a catapult towards a rocky mountain side; Hulk rescues the girl and fights the attackers. Doc Samson guest appearance. Psyklop cameo.36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

30 cent cover price variant with circle price style. "Havoc at the Heart of the Atom!" Script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Staton. Doc Samson guest appearance. Psyklop cameo. John Buscema/John Romita Sr. cover. Cover price $0.30.

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25 cent regular edition. Bedlam in the Great Refuge! Black Bolt goes wild! Featuring: 17 page Inhumans story "A King of Ruins." Characters: Inhumans [Black Bolt; Medusa; Karnak; Gorgon; Triton; Crystal]; Guest: Quicksilver; Villain: Maximus; Stallior; Leonus; Aiero; Timberius; Falcona; Shatterstar (flashback). Written by Doug Moench, with art by Gil Kane and Frank Chiaramonte. Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia. Plus: Black Bolt's Bulletins letters page includes a letter to the editor from ElfQuest creator Wendy Pini; also includes Marvel Value Stamp #7 (series B) containing the words The Mighty Thor. Cover price $0.25.

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30 cent cover price variant with circle price style. Gil Kane art. Letter to the editor from "Elfquest" creator Wendy Pini. Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.30.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. Bedlam in the Great Refuge! Black Bolt goes wild! Featuring: 17 page Inhumans story "A King of Ruins." Characters: Inhumans [Black Bolt; Medusa; Karnak; Gorgon; Triton; Crystal]; Guest: Quicksilver; Villain: Maximus; Stallior; Leonus; Aiero; Timberius; Falcona; Shatterstar (flashback). Written by Doug Moench, with art by Gil Kane and Frank Chiaramonte. Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia. Plus: Black Bolt's Bulletins letters page includes a letter to the editor from ElfQuest creator Wendy Pini; also includes Marvel Value Stamp #7 (series B) containing the words The Mighty Thor.

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 $0.60.

Star Trek fanzine. Articles, artwork, poetry, fiction... all inspired by the Star Trek universe and characters. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 160 pages, B&W.

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"Death Match!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Frank Chiarmonte. For months Danny Rand has searched for his beloved Colleen Wing. But now that he has found her, he may wish he hadn't. Iron Fist's enemies have brainwashed the woman he loves and now all she wants from him is his death. Cover price $0.25.

30 cent cover price variant with circle price style. "Death Match!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Frank Chiarmonte. Iron Fist's enemies have brainwashed his girlfriend, and now she wants to kill him. Cover price $0.30.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. "Death Match!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Frank Chiarmonte. For months Danny Rand has searched for his beloved Colleen Wing. But now that he has found her, he may wish he hadn't. Iron Fist's enemies have brainwashed the woman he loves and now all she wants from him is his death.

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Guest-starring Daredevil. Part 2 of 2. Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Beaten and on the verge of drowning, Iron Man has fallen victim to the deadly Blood Brothers, foes Shell Head has never defeated without help. Well, help has just arrived in the form of Daredevil, the Man Without Fear. 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

30 cent cover price variant with square price style. Guest-starring Daredevil. Part 2 of 2. Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Iron Man and Daredevil battle the Blood Brothers. Cover price $0.30.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. Guest-starring Daredevil. Part 2 of 2. Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Beaten and on the verge of drowning, Iron Man has fallen victim to the deadly Blood Brothers, foes Shell Head has never defeated without help. Well, help has just arrived in the form of Daredevil, the Man Without Fear. 32 pages.

October 1976. 46 Pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.50.

Vintage men's interest magazine heavily focused on articles, short fiction stories, adult humor comics, and nude pin-up photography .8" x 10.5", 72 pages, mostly B&W with some color pages. -MATURE READERS-

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Cover by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua). Featuring: 17 page Joker story "The Scarecrow's Fearsome Face-Off!" Characters: the Joker, the Scarecrow [Jonathan Crane], Southpaw (Joker's henchman), Tooth (Joker's henchman), Dr. Farr, Nightmare (Scarecrow's pet raven), Sonny November; Jerry (student). In this tale, when the Joker makes a robbery dressed as the Scarecrow, the real Scarecrow hunts him down to exact revenge. Written by Elliot S! Maggin, with art by Irv Novick and Tex Blaisdell. Cover price $0.30.

"Control Pattern," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; The gang has a contest to make each other laugh. "Stop Watch!" half-page Li'l Jinx story. "Doll Baby," script by Frank Doyle, art by Dan DeCarlo; Alan gets a life-size inflatable doll as a gag gift and it inspires Alex to get one resembling Josie. "Hi Style Hi Jinks," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Josie gets a new hair-do for her date but can't get her sweater off without ruining her hair. "Green with Envy," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Alex gives Alan a special soap to get the car grease off his hands; Alan ends up giving the soap to Josie and Alexandra who are dirty from cleaning up the girls' clubhouse; The soap turns their skin green. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli. The Great Escape, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead shows off his amazing escape artist skills. For The Birds, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Professor Flutesnoot and Mr. Weatherbee believe Jughead has transformed into a bird when a science experiment goes very wrong. The Ritz Crackers, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Pop Tate and Jughead get into a private war when Pop calls Jug a slob and Jug thinks Pop's Choklite Shop is a dump. Redcoat Revenge, script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; At the Bicentennial Ball, the girls ask the guys to the dance and provide them with a colonial costume. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Cover by Frank Bolle. Stories and art by Art Cappello, Jorge Badia Romero, Charles Nicholas, and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running romance comic focused on the stormy passions of newlyweds. Naomi and Richard meet while on vacation and fall in love, but is it just a summer romance? Anne falls for Eliot, even though he's more conservative than herself or her friends, but she doesn't know the real Eliot. Summer of Sadness; Made for Each Other; Second-Rate Wife? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Ernie Chan. Missing--One Man of Steel!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Frank McLaughlin; flame bird creatures commanded by Despero attack the rulers of the planet Sirkus; Superman and several fake Leaguers battle said creatures. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dan Adkins. "A Shark on the Wind!", script by Doug Moench, art by Val Mayerik; The other-dimensional army (the Sheearians) is at war with the Shark Men (the Quarlians), but when Ka-Zar tries to suggest an alliance, he is captured; Thrown into the Quarlian dungeons, he befriends Zartros the Gnome; Next, Ka-Zar is confronted by his friend Tandy Snow, now Queen Tandylla of the Quarlians. Mad with power, she gives Ka-Zar an ultimatum. "Captain America and the Red Skull" Hostess Twinkies ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

30 cent cover price variant with starburst price style. "A Shark on the Wind!" Cover by Rich Buckler. Script by Doug Moench, pencils by Val Mayerik. Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.30.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price.

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"The Merchant of Menace." Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike Royer. Mr. Sacker forces Kamandi and Ben Boxer to go to the Bermuda Triangle to bring back small humans to be used as pets. "The Prince and the Pawn." Script by David Anthony Craft and Paul Levitz, pencils by Pablo Marcos, inks by Steve Mitchell. Urgall encounters rats in conflict with apes over oil. Cover by Ernie Chua. Cover price $0.30.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Merchant of Menace." Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike Royer. Mr. Sacker forces Kamandi and Ben Boxer to go to the Bermuda Triangle to bring back small humans to be used as pets. "The Prince and the Pawn." Script by David Anthony Craft and Paul Levitz, pencils by Pablo Marcos, inks by Steve Mitchell. Urgall encounters rats in conflict with apes over oil. Cover by Ernie Chua. Cover price $0.30. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Mike Grell. Superman Saves the Earth Hostess Cup Cakes ad, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. The Revenger, script by David Michelinie [as Barry Jameson], pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Joe Staton; When Norman Grimes finds his life's work is being used for war weaponry, he tries to take revenge on the men he feels betrayed him. Justice for All Includes Children, 5public service announcement starring Superman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Cover price $0.30.

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