Comic books January 1979

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UK Edition, pence price stamped on the cover. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. Domain of the Dark-Eyed Dragons, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; while visiting the prehistoric past to return Gail Manners, where they all visited to cure her coma, they face aliens determined to make sure that humans dont dominate Earth. Star Wars Digital Watch ad. 36 pgs.

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Stories by John Warner. Art by Frank Bolle. The continuing adventures of Flash Gordon, Dale Arden and Dr. Zarkov on the planet Mongo. Flash joins Prince Barin's fight to defend Arboria from invading Shark Men. Flash, Dale and Zarkov continue their guerilla warfare against Ming's forces. But Flash and Zarkov are so involved in plotting against Ming, they don't even notice when a traitor tries to abduct Dale. Wolf in the Fold! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Whitman edition. Stories by John Warner. Art by Frank Bolle. The continuing adventures of Flash Gordon, Dale Arden and Dr. Zarkov on the planet Mongo. Flash joins Prince Barin's fight to defend Arboria from invading Shark Men. Flash, Dale and Zarkov continue their guerilla warfare against Ming's forces. But Flash and Zarkov are so involved in plotting against Ming, they don't even notice when a traitor tries to abduct Dale. Wolf in the Fold! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

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By Ted Richards. 26 pages, B/W. 1st printing, $1.25 cover price. Cover price $1.25.

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Future is a slick magazine covering science, science fiction, and fantasy. Issue #7 includes: Gil Kane cover art, A.E. Van Vogt interview, Star Hawks, SF awards, Buck Rogers on TV, The Brothers Hildebrandt color portfolio, and Charles Sheffield: Big Business in Orbit. Cover price $1.95.

1st printing. By Alan Frank. This is the official handbook to the alien species of the galaxy. Featuring over three dozen entries complete with descriptions and full color illustrations. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

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"The International Conjurors' Magazine." Vol. 43 # 1. Magic articles, demonstrations, and news. Approx. 8-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 80 pages on white paper stock. Robert Harbin photo cover. Cover price $1.50.

Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Pete Morisi, and Jack Abel. A horror anthology from Charlton that often featured work by Steve Ditko and other comics luminaries. A man secretly desires his step-father's wealth, in a story (and cover) with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. A ventriloquist buys a female dummy that has a lifelike beauty, in a story that's creepy from page one. The Beautiful Doll; The Non Believer; The Gypsy's Spell; Last Laugh. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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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 Ghost of Washington Monument!" drawn by Jerry Grandenetti; 1 page text story "The Stained-Glass Ghost" by Murray Boltinoff; 6 page story "And a Sea Specter Answered" drawn by Jerry Bingham and Dan Adkins; 4 page story "The Phantom Fielder" drawn by Ken Landgraf. Cover price $0.40.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. 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 Ghost of Washington Monument!" drawn by Jerry Grandenetti; 1 page text story "The Stained-Glass Ghost" by Murray Boltinoff; 6 page story "And a Sea Specter Answered" drawn by Jerry Bingham and Dan Adkins; 4 page story "The Phantom Fielder" drawn by Ken Landgraf.

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1st printing.

Devised by David Larkin.

Art by Julek Heller, Carolyn Scrace, and Juan Wijngaard.

From Ymir,the first titan of Norse Mythology, to Gulliver's Travels to the legend of Paul Bunyan, this book takes a look at one of the most enduring creatures of myth and legend.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.50.

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"Fugitive in Manhattan!" Part 2 of 8. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Dan Green. A now diminutive Godzilla escapes his captors and ventures into the sewers of New York City. Here he is confronted by the strange denizens that dwell beneath. Cover price $0.35.

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1st printing. Foreword by Steve Hulett. Walt Disney presents a collection of their best comic strips starring the loveable everyman toon - Goofy! Featuring appearances by Mickey, Donald, and all your other favorite Disney characters. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 184 pages, full color. All Ages.

1st printing. A fun exciting history of the Olympics from the Ancient Games to today (circa 1979). And who better to guide this tour than Walt Disney's very own super athlete - Goofy?! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 120 pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages

1st Edition - 1st printing. By Denis Gifford. From Droopy Dog to Popeye, Betty Boop to Tom & Jerry, Bug Bunny to the Pink Panther, this comprehensive books provide dossiers for all the classic cartoon characters that have made us laugh during the 20th Century! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 128 pages, B&W. Published by Jupiter Books.

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"Starheart Connection." Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring GA Green Lantern (Alan Scott). Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Vince Colletta. Green Arrow, Green Lantern, and Green Lantern of Earth Two track the mystical Starheart to a planet where a thief has stolen the item to cure his dying queen. Cover by Mike Grell. Cover price $0.40.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Starheart Connection." Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring GA Green Lantern (Alan Scott). Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Vince Colletta. Green Arrow, Green Lantern, and Green Lantern of Earth Two track the mystical Starheart to a planet where a thief has stolen the item to cure his dying queen. Cover by Mike Grell.

1st printing. By Brian Daley. In order to earn the credits to save their ship the Millennium Falcon, Han Solo and his first mate Chewbacca set out on a quest to find a girl's missing father. Unfortunately this sets our heroes against powerful enemies and puts them on a path that will lead them to the most desolate sector in the universe - Star's End! Hardcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 188 pages, Text Only.

Book Club Edition - 1st printing. By Brian Daley. Based on the characters and situations created by George Lucas. Han and Chewy quickly find themselves in over their heads when their latest cargo unbeknownst to them makes them slave traders and instantly wanted: dead or alive. From the adventures of Luke Skywalker. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 180 pages, Text Only.

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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The adult illustrated fantasy magazine. Cover art by Jo Ellen Trilling. Sindbad in the Land of the Jinn--New Tales of the Arabian Nights, script by Jan Strnad, art by Richard Corben. Only Connect: The Tumor, script and art by Alias. The Airtight Garage of Jerry Cornelius, script and art by Jean Giraud [as Moebius]. Telefield (Episode Number 3), script and art by Sergio Macedo. Exterminator 17, script by Jean-Pierre Dionnet, art by Enki Bilal. Ultimate Negotiations, script and art by Enki Bilal. Miss Heavy Metal 1979 illustration by John Totleben. Station 34.728, script and art by Patrick Lesueur. Gail, script and art by Philippe Druillet. Split: The Little Space Pioneer, script and art by Jean Giraud [as Moebius]. Sense of Wonder..., script and art by Mark Wheatley. Exercise in Gold, script and art by Trina Robbins. So Beautiful and So Dangerous, script and art by Angus McKie. Jan, 1979, issue 22. 100 pgs. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Set 1 - Signed and Numbered. Art by Terry Austin, Walt Simonson, John Byrne, Neal Adams, Marshall Rogers, Steve Leiahola, and Marshall Rogers. Six Heroines, Six Genres, 7 Legendary Artists. Signed and Numbered, limited to 1000 copies, 6 plates.

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Issue 41 - January, 1979. Cover photo by Mick Rock. Magazine devoted to a marijuana based counter-culture. In this issue: "Interview: Robert Eby" by A. Craig Copetas, "The Myth of the Mafia", by Jules Siegel, "Cocaine Karma", by Richard Ashley, "Coke-Smuggling Dolphins of the Yucatan" by Michael Croll, "The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers" by Gilbert Shelton, and much more. 8-in. x 11-in., 138 pages, B&W and partial color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.00.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 32 pages, PC/PB&W.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 32 pages, PC/PB&W.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 32 pages, PC/PB&W.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 32 pages, PC/PB&W.

First 40-cent cover price. Special Halloween Issue! Cover pencils by Joe Orlando, inks by Dick Giordano. 1 page story "intro page" starring Cain, Adolf Hitler's head and Attila the Hun's scalp, script by Paul Kupperberg, art by by Romeo Tanghal. "Then Beggars Could Ride!", script by Scott Edelman, art by Noly Panaligan; Jack and Ernie conspire to steal Avery Bishop's carnival. "An Unbeatable Power!" Hostess snack cakes ad with Superman. Cain's Game Room cartoon page by David Manak. "The Stygian Walk," script by Steve Clement, art by Juan Ortiz; After Tom Elliot kills his father he learns the secret that his father and his best friend shared. "Through a Glass, Darkly," script by Wyatt Gwyon, pencils by George Ruppert, inks by John Celardo; Joey Lateef makes a pair of glasses from a crystal ball to see the future. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

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"Help Stamp out Ducks!" Howard is recruited by a Las Vegas scam merchant to be the poster child for a fake disease, bilking the public via a fraudulent telethon in the process. Script by Mark Evanier and Steve Gerber, pencils by Will Meugniot, inks by Ricardo Villamonte. Cover by Gene Colan and Terry Austin. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Cooking with Gas." A trio of people who claim to have seen a talking duck are committed by a psychiatrist. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Howling II: Return of the Howling!" By Gary Brandner. For Karyn it was the howling. The howling that had heralded the nightmare in Drago... the nightmare that had joined her husband Roy to the she-wolf Marcia and should have ended forever with fire. But it hadn't. Roy and Marcia were still alive, and deadly, and thirsty for the most horrifying vengeance imaginable... Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 220 pages, Text Only.

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"Photo-Finish!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Lubbers and Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Hall. Leading up to the Fly's latest death-defying stunt, every single trial run has failed. This would stop a normal man from even trying it, but not the Human Fly. Get ready for yet another amazing feat of ultimate human bravery and physical achievement. 32 pages, FC.   Cover price $0.35.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Photo-Finish!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Lubbers and Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Hall. Leading up to the Fly's latest death-defying stunt, every single trial run has failed. This would stop a normal man from even trying it, but not the Human Fly. Get ready for yet another amazing feat of ultimate human bravery and physical achievement. 32 pages, FC.

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Volume 27, Issue 264 - January, 1979. Stories, games, and puzzles for children. Softcover, 5.5" x 7.5", 74 pages, B&W with some color. Cover price $0.95.

Volume 20 - 1st printing. Highlight of the year's best illustration. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., full color.

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"Prelude!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Herb Trimpe. In the middle of the night in Northern California, the Hulk busts into a local tavern! And surprisingly, the Green Goliath makes a new friend -- who helps him escape from the police! Meanwhile, Senator Kligger Stivak and Senator Hawk travel to Gamma Base in New Mexico. The distinguished senators are there to meet with Doc Samson and Dr. Sofen to discuss the Hulk's whereabouts. During their meeting, Jim Wilson enters the room and says the Hulk has been spotted in California. So Senator Stivak (secretly of the Corporation), Moonstone, and Jim board the senator's plane for a west coast rendezvous -- with not only the Hulk -- but the star-spangled avenger too! Story continues in Captain America 230. First appearance of Fred Sloan. Cameo appearance by Clay Quartermain. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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Whitman Variant. "Prelude!" Doc Samson cameo. Story by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema and Mike Esposito. The Hulk befriends a misunderstood youth who attempts to sneak the Green Behemoth through the authority's roadblocks. But, once discovered you can guess what the Hulk does next. Smash! This story sets-up the events to come in Captain America #230 and Incredible Hulk #232. 32 pages. Letter page features letter from Kurt Busiek. Cover price $0.35.

1395 - 1st printing. "The Dot-to-Dot Connection!" Swarms of numbers attack the Incredible Hulk! Includes word games, dot-to-dot, pages to color, and more! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $0.59.

2nd and later printings. "The Dot-to-Dot Connection!" Swarms of numbers attack the Incredible Hulk! Includes word games, dot-to-dot, pages to color, and more! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, B&W. All Ages NOTE: Reprints will have different issue numbers and higher cover price. Cover price $0.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #85-99. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby. Featuring the Jade Giant's earliest adventures. This is a definite Hulk fan must have!! Softcover, 4-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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 $0.75.