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Comic books January 1980

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Incredible Hulk Pop-Up Book HC (1980 Marvel) 1-1ST



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    1st printing. When the sinister Firebrand sets the city bank ablaze mild manner scientist Bruce Banner is no match for the fiery super villain, but the INCREDIBLE HULK is! The adventure leaps-out-at-you with pop-ups and dramatic action-packed gatefolds! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 14 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $5.95.

  • Vol. 58 #1
    Inside Detective (1935-1995 MacFadden/Dell/Exposed/RGH) Vol. 58 #1

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    Volume 58, Issue 1 - January, 1980. 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", 80 pages, B&W, recommended for 16+. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #130
    Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 130

    "The Digital Devil!" Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Bob Layton. Cover by Bob Layton. Tony Stark travels to the Hong Kong branch of Stark International to take care of several mundane business matters! But his routine visit erupts into a life-and-death crisis when a bizarre emerald creature kills four S.I. employees in the chief computer center! After his first clash with the green fire dragon, Shell-Head realizes that something supernatural is going on! So Tony consults a local shaman and learns that an olden spirit called the "All-Devourer" is trying to return to Earth's realm! Can Iron Man develop a modern plan to stop this ancient evil? (Note: The letters page includes a short essay explaining the mix-up with Jarvis' resignation letter in Iron Man 127.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

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    $4 Iron Man 1980 #130 Fine/Very Fine

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  • Issue #130MJ
    Iron Man (1968 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 130MJ

    Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Digital Devil!" Story by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Art by Bob Layton. Iron Man arrives in Hong Kong but is continuously assaulted by strange creatures. Can he solve the mystery behind these attacks before it's too late? 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #130UK
    Iron Man (1968 1st Series) UK Edition 130UK

    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "The Digital Devil!" Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Bob Layton. Cover by Bob Layton. Tony Stark travels to the Hong Kong branch of Stark International to take care of several mundane business matters! But his routine visit erupts into a life-and-death crisis when a bizarre emerald creature kills four S.I. employees in the chief computer center! After his first clash with the green fire dragon, Shell-Head realizes that something supernatural is going on! So Tony consults a local shaman and learns that an olden spirit called the "All-Devourer" is trying to return to Earth's realm! Can Iron Man develop a modern plan to stop this ancient evil? (Note: The letters page includes a short essay explaining the mix-up with Jarvis' resignation letter in Iron Man 127.) 32 pages.

  • Vol. 42 #1
    Jack and Jill (1938 Curtis) Vol. 42 #1
    Published Jan 1980 by Curtis.

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    January 1980. Cross-Country Skiing - For the Fun of It!. 44 Pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #32
    Jonah Hex (1977 1st Series) 32

    "The Gunfight at Murphysburg!" It's the most spectacular shootout in the history of Jonah Hex! Written by Michael Fleisher, with art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Cover by Luis Dominguez. Cover price $0.40.

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    $13 Jonah Hex #32 ~ DC 1980 ~ "Gunfight at Murphysburg" VF/NM

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  • Issue #32MJ
    Jonah Hex (1977 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 32MJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Gunfight at Murphysburg!" It's the most spectacular shootout in the history of Jonah Hex! Written by Michael Fleisher, with art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Cover by Luis Dominguez. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #201

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  • Issue #296
    Jughead (1949 1st Series Archie) 296
  • Issue #36
    Jughead with Archie Digest (1974) 36
  • Issue #67
    Jughead's Jokes (1967) 67
  • Issue #174
    Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 174

    Cover art by Dick Dillin and Dick Giordano for "A Plague of Monsters!" in which the JLA continue their battle with the Regulator (continued from #173). Plotted by Ross Andru and written by Gerry Conway with art by Dick Dillin and inks by Frank McLaughlin. Features heroes this issue: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, the Atom, Flash, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Zatanna, Red Tornado, Black Canary, the Elongated Man, and Black Lightning. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #174MJ
    Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 174MJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover art by Dick Dillin and Dick Giordano for "A Plague of Monsters!" in which the JLA continue their battle with the Regulator (continued from #173). Plotted by Ross Andru and written by Gerry Conway with art by Dick Dillin and inks by Frank McLaughlin. Features heroes this issue: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, the Atom, Flash, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Zatanna, Red Tornado, Black Canary, the Elongated Man, and Black Lightning. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #174UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover art by Dick Dillin and Dick Giordano for "A Plague of Monsters!" in which the JLA continue their battle with the Regulator (continued from #173). Plotted by Ross Andru and written by Gerry Conway with art by Dick Dillin and inks by Frank McLaughlin. Features heroes this issue: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, the Atom, Flash, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Zatanna, Red Tornado, Black Canary, the Elongated Man, and Black Lightning.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Kellogg's 75th Anniversary Fun Book SC (1980 Kellogg) 1-1ST

    1st printing. By Kellogg Company. A collection of illustrations to color and puzzles to solve featuring your favorite Kellogg's cereal stars! Softcover (saddle stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.99.

  • Issue #1D
    King of Kings (1980) Sword Series 1D

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    Jack T. Chick Story and Art - Story of Jesus Christ. See also Big Betrayal (1981) (Sword series vol. 2) - 64 Pages Full Color

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Kingdom of the Dwarfs GN (1980 Centaur Books) 1-1ST

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    1st printing.

    Written by Robb Walsh. Art by David Wenzel.

    Scholars attempt to reconstruct and explore the folklore and ancient myths surrounding the diminutive hoarders of gold, builders of swords, and masters of alchemy - the dwarfs.

    Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W.

    Cover price $8.95.

  • Issue #1
    Lake County News Herald Volume 03 (1980) 1

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  • Issue #2
    Lake County News Herald Volume 03 (1980) 2

    Incorrectly listed as Volume 3, No. 3. Verify by date. B/W, 32 pages, 6 1/2-in. x 10-in.

  • Issue #3
    Lake County News Herald Volume 03 (1980) 3

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  • Issue #4
    Lake County News Herald Volume 03 (1980) 4

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Land of Oz SC (1980 Coles) A Sequel to the Wizard of Oz 1-1ST

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    The Further Adventures of the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodsman

    The Famous Oz Books: Book 2 - 1st printing. Written by L. Frank Baum. Art by John R Neill. This sequel to The Wizard of Oz features the further adventures of the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodsman. Softcover, 5-in. x 8 1/2-in., 288 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). All Ages

  • Issue #346
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 346

    Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Scheme Scamp," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Incensed that Archie gave Betty a job on the school paper because he felt sorry for her, Veronica conspires to make her look like the most popular girl in Riverdale. "Helpless," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren; Mary tries to paint a room while Archie attempts to help her. "Fall Guy," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx tries to coach Mort on how to stand up to Charley. "Square Rigged," inks by Jon D'Agostino; Seeing that Miss Grundy is nervous about a square dancing date, Betty gets Reggie to help build her confidence. Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #26
    Laugh Comics Digest (1974) 26
  • Issue #259
    Legion of Super-Heroes (1980 2nd Series) 259

    First issue of Legion of Super-Heroes, formerly Superboy and The Legion of Super-Heroes. Cover art by Dick Giordano. Psycho War, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Dave Hunt; the Legion battles the Psycho Warrior; Superboy goes into his past and stays there (thanks to Saturn Girl). Ad for Hostess Twinkies starring Superman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 32 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #259MJ
    Legion of Super-Heroes (1980 2nd Series) Mark Jewelers 259MJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. First issue of Legion of Super-Heroes, formerly Superboy and The Legion of Super-Heroes. Cover art by Dick Giordano. Psycho War, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Dave Hunt; the Legion battles the Psycho Warrior; Superboy goes into his past and stays there (thanks to Saturn Girl). Ad for Hostess Twinkies starring Superman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 32 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #259UK
    Legion of Super-Heroes (1980 2nd Series) UK Edition 259UK

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    Distributed in the United Kingdom (England). Exact copy of American edition except for cover price. First issue of Legion of Super-Heroes, formerly Superboy and The Legion of Super-Heroes. Cover art by Dick Giordano. Psycho War, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Dave Hunt; the Legion battles the Psycho Warrior; Superboy goes into his past and stays there (thanks to Saturn Girl). Ad for Hostess Twinkies starring Superman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 32 pgs.

  • Issue #1981
    Lion Annual HC (UK 1953-1982 Fleetway) 1981

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    1981 - A Fleetway Annual! Includes comic stories, prose, articles, and word puzzles. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W.

  • Issue #150
    Little Archie (1956) 150

    Cover art by Dexter Taylor. Little Archie and the Sail Car, script and art by Dexter Taylor; Little Archie tries to turn a sailboat into a car so he can enter it in a contest for fuel-efficient automobiles. Not So Fast, script and pencils by Dexter Taylor, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Sabrina's aunts take over her class and teach using actual letters from Little Archie's mail bag. Winning Ways, script and art by Bob Bolling; Ronnie keeps trying to tag along with Little Archie and Spotty. He's so busy running away from her that he doesn't notice he's wandered into the territory of Fangs Fogarty and the South Side Serpents. 36 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #257
    Little Lulu (1948-1980 Dell/Gold Key) 257

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    36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #257
    Little Lulu (1972 Whitman) 257

    Whitman edition Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #1
    LOC (1980) 1

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    LOC is subtitled "On Comics Opinion and Comics Review." Issue #1 includes: Teen Titans article by Kurt Busiek, The School of Comics Over-Writing, Why Women Don't Read Comics by Carol Kalish, The Assassination of Fu Manchu, an article on money by Don and Maggie Thompson, The Rape of Ms. Marvel, Story and Art in Comics, Peter Sanderson on the Future New X-Men, The Wonder Woman Who Wasn't, and Kurt Busiek on Captain's Courageous. NOTE: title becomes Comic Fandoms Forum (1982) at issue #8 Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #229
    Locus (1968) 229
    Published Jan 1980 by Locus.

    Published by Charles Brown, Locus is a fanzine that reports on science fiction and fantasy writing. Issue #229 includes: Modern Language Association Convention report (with photos); American Book Awards; AAAS report; Stayin' Alive column by Norman Spinrad; SF in Yugoslavia by Jack Williamson; and publisher news. 20 pgs. Jan, 1980. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #26
    Los Insuperables (Spanish 1978-1980 Mundi Comics/Ediciones Vertice) 26

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    Spanish reprint series. Deathlock El Demoledor. Reprints material from Astonishing Tales (1970) #25(First appearance of Deathlok) and #26. 40 pages, B&W, 7.5" x 10.75", 40 ptas cover price, Spanish language.

  • Issue #212
    Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 212
    Published Jan 1980 by EC.

    Cover by Jack Davis. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Tom Koch, Dick DeBartolo, Paul Peter Porges, Stan Hart, Larry Siegel, Lou Silverstone, Frank Jacobs, Irving Schild, Harry North, Esq., Bob Clarke, Mort Drucker, Paul Coker Jr., Angelo Torres, George Woodbridge, Jack Rickard, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of the first Alien movie and the TV sitcom Taxi, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. Don Martin's version of Spider-Man. Letters Page includes letter and photo from Carol Burnett and daughter Jody Hamilton, jokingly threatening to sue MAD for making fun of Carol. Phone books for Roman soldiers. Mad's takes on charity drives, commercials, and kid's movies of the 1970s. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, and Marginals by Sergio Aragones. Alias; Don Martin Looks at Spiderman; The Mad Running Primer; The Lighter Side of Toys; TV Ads We'd Like to See; More Yellow Pages Through History - Imperial Roman Telephone Company; You're a Victim of Bad Timing When...; Mad Medals to be Presented to Deserving Students; Appeals From Charities Through History; Mad's Children's Movie Producer of the Year; Newspaper Stories We'll Never See; More How Can You Trust...; Taxing; Lightning Never Strikes in the Same Place Twice! 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #213
    Mad (1959 Thorpe & Porter) UK Magazine 213
  • Vol. 58 #1
    Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction (1949-Present Mercury Publications) Vol. 58 #1


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    Volume 58, Issue 1 - January 1980. Cover by Barclay Shaw. Fantasy and science fiction stories by Robert Silverberg, Robert F. Young, Charles E. Fritch, Coleman Brax, John Kessel, Bill Pronzini, and Barry N. Malzberg. 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 162 pages, B&W Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #2
    Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 2

    "Himalayan Nightmare!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Mooney and Bob Wiacek. The shambling creature known as the Man-Thing suddenly finds itself transported to the cold, harsh peaks of the Himalayas. There he must fight off hungry wolves, a savage bear and treacherous men with guns. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #25

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Manga TPB (1980 Metro Scope) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. A collection of action adventure and sci-fi tales by Japanese artists. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 88 pages, PC/PB&W.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Mao For Beginners SC (1980 Pantheon) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. By Rius and Friends. The "...For Beginners" book series is a series of graphic guides to introduce to the reader key people in history and covers topics in philosophy, psychology, science, politics, religion, cultural studies, linguistics and many other areas. These books are written by an expert in the field it covers and every page features B&W illustrations. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 172 pages, B&W.

  • Issue #461
    March of Comics (1946 K.K. Publishing/Western) 461

    The Pink Panther

  • Issue #13
    Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 13

    Warriors of the Shadow Realm. Part III of a Weirdworld epic written by Doug Moench, with art by John Buscema, Rudy Nebres and Peter Ledger. Tyndall, Velanna and Mud-Butt encounter a lost race of elves and battle a fallen god. Includes bonus art and background info on Weirdworld. Full color. Painted cover by Buscema. 60 pages. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #13G

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    25 copy special press run edition with gold seal. Autographed by the artists. Warriors of the Shadow Realm. Part III of a Weirdworld epic written by Doug Moench, with art by John Buscema, Rudy Nebres and Peter Ledger. Tyndall, Velanna and Mud-Butt encounter a lost race of elves and battle a fallen god. Includes bonus art and background info on Weirdworld. Full color. Painted cover by Buscema. 60 pages. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #5
    Marvel Fun and Games (1979) 5

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  • Issue #4
    Marvel Spotlight (1979 2nd Series) 4
    • Paper: White
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #3961555024
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    Marvel Spotlight on Captain Marvel - "Shadow Doom!" Written by Marv Wolfman and Archie Goodwin. Art and cover by Steve Ditko. It's a duel through the dimensions, as Captain Marvel fights for his life in the spaces between time and space! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: includes a 1-page ad for ROM Space Knight. Cover price $0.40.

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  • Issue #4UK
    Marvel Spotlight (1979 2nd Series) UK Edition 4UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Marvel Spotlight on Captain Marvel - "Shadow Doom!" Written by Marv Wolfman and Archie Goodwin. Art and cover by Steve Ditko. It's a duel through the dimensions, as Captain Marvel fights for his life in the spaces between time and space! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: includes a 1-page ad for ROM Space Knight.

  • Issue #15
    Marvel Super Action (1977) 15

    Originally Presented in Avengers (1963 1st Series) #56 - "Death Be Not Proud!" Starring the Avengers. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and George Klein. Captain America and Earth's Mightiest Heroes are forced to relive the First Avenger's greatest defeat - the day that Bucky died! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #86
    Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 86

    Originally presented in Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #134 - "Among Us Walks... The Golem!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Herb Trimpe and Sal Buscema. The Hulk becomes caught in the middle of a war with the people and the brutal dictator of Morvania! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.