Comic books September 1972

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#1, 1972, 15c. Wild and crazy adventures with the sons of the Three Stooges who are also named Moe, Larry, and Curly Joe. Issue features "Burgle Gurgle," a book-length tale in which the Little Stooges try to solve the mystery of some burglaries. Story and art credits" unknown. Number/month on cover: 90278-209, no month listed. Cover price $0.15.

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Whitman edition. Wild and crazy adventures with the sons of the Three Stooges who are also named Moe, Larry, and Curly Joe. Issue features "Burgle Gurgle," a book-length tale in which the Little Stooges try to solve the mystery of some burglaries. Story and art credits" unknown. Number/month on cover: 90278-209, no month listed. 1972, 15c. Cover price $0.15.

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Published by Charles Brown, Locus is a fanzine that reports on science fiction and fantasy writing. Issue #121 includes: Hugo awards; lengthy L.A. Con report; and art by Bill Rotsler and Jack Gaughan. 8 pgs. Sept 8, 1972.

Published by Charles Brown, Locus is a fanzine that reports on science fiction and fantasy writing. Issue #122 includes: Syncon II report; Atlantiscon report; industry news; SF in Rock Music column by Lenny Kaye; ads for Witchcraft & Sorcery and Torcon 2 conventions; and art by Bill Rotsler and Jack Gaughan. 10 pgs. Sept 16, 1972.

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Published by Charles Brown, Locus is a fanzine that reports on science fiction and fantasy writing. Issue #123 includes: media notes; industry news; Fan Writing column by Harry Warner; fanzine listing; and art by Grant Canfield, Vincent DeFate, and Bill Rotsler. 10 pgs. Sept 22, 1972.

Cover by Art Cappello. Stories by unknown. Art by Art Cappello, Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia and unknown. A plane crash at sea took her first husband from her...now her heart was going to be broken again! Don't miss..."Second Honeymoon"! Also featuring: "Love Lies Waiting" and "I Don't Love You Miss Olson!" Plus: pin-up of Bobby Sherman! And: letters page "Teen-Age Troubles" by Dr. Harold Gluck. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Dirty Larry," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "Dirty Harry," a city government turns to a violent, borderline psychotic police detective to run down a terrorist holding the city for ransom. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "The Mad Religion in America Primer," script by Larry Siegel, art by Paul Coker Jr.; A look at the state of religion in the United States, presented in the style of a children's reading primer. "Don Martin Looks at Cave Men," script and art by Don Martin; Examples of household life in prehistoric days. "Typical Sports Movie of the Past," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Jack Davis; A college football coach's program is rescued by an unassuming walk-on athlete. "Typical Sports Movie of the Present," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Jack Davis; A modern football coach recruits a hippie dropout to play quarterback for his powerhouse squad. "Snappy Answers to Stupid TV Commercials," script and art by Al Jaffee. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "The Lighter Side of Summer Activities," script and art by Dave Berg. "A Mad Peek Behind the Scenes at a Political Convention," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Jack Rickard. "Longshot," script by Stan Hart, art by Angelo Torres. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.40.

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Volume 43, Issue 3 - September 1972. Cover by Vincent di Fate. Science Fiction and Fantasy stories by Larry Niven, James E. Gunn, Gene Kearny, Barry N. Malzberg, John Sladek, J.W. Schutz, and Phyllis Maclennan. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 146 pages, B&W Cover price $0.75.

Men's interest magazine focusing on adventure, hunting, and true crime articles, war stories and photos. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 82 pages. B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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"Fear's the Way He Dies!" Guest-starring Ant-Man. Script by Mike Friedrich. Art by Herb Trimpe. Cover by Herb Trimpe. During the rescue mission last issue, Hank Pym was injected with a virus by the kidnappers! And now his body is stuck at three inches tall! After escaping a hungry hawk, the diminutive Ant-Man stumbles into a junkyard and into his long-time foe, Egghead! Why is Egghead chasing his niece, Trish Starr? Because the deranged genius has a devious plan to steal her mind! Once Egghead captures Trish and begins to siphon her intelligence, the situation looks grim. But the ant-like avenger fights on! Can the Astonishing Ant-Man snatch victory from the jaws of defeat? Or will Trish Starr meet a horrible fate? An excellent issue! First appearance of Trish Starr. Cameo appearance by the Wasp. (Notes: Egghead previously appeared in Avengers (1st series) 65. Hank Pym, Trish Starr, and Egghead cross paths again in Giant-Size Defenders 4 and then years later in the classic Avengers 217. This issue includes a full-page ad for Marvel Super-Heroes 32 and Where Monsters Dwell 17.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Fear's the Way He Dies!" Guest-starring Ant-Man. Script by Mike Friedrich. Art by Herb Trimpe. Cover by Herb Trimpe. During the rescue mission last issue, Hank Pym was injected with a virus by the kidnappers! And now his body is stuck at three inches tall! After escaping a hungry hawk, the diminutive Ant-Man stumbles into a junkyard and into his long-time foe, Egghead! Why is Egghead chasing his niece, Trish Starr? Because the deranged genius has a devious plan to steal her mind! Once Egghead captures Trish and begins to siphon her intelligence, the situation looks grim. But the ant-like avenger fights on! Can the Astonishing Ant-Man snatch victory from the jaws of defeat? Or will Trish Starr meet a horrible fate? An excellent issue! First appearance of Trish Starr. Cameo appearance by the Wasp. (Notes: Egghead previously appeared in Avengers (1st series) 65. Hank Pym, Trish Starr, and Egghead cross paths again in Giant-Size Defenders 4 and then years later in the classic Avengers 217. This issue includes a full-page ad for Marvel Super-Heroes 32 and Where Monsters Dwell 17.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. "Fear's the Way He Dies!" Guest-starring Ant-Man. Script by Mike Friedrich. Art by Herb Trimpe. Cover by Herb Trimpe. During the rescue mission last issue, Hank Pym was injected with a virus by the kidnappers! And now his body is stuck at three inches tall! After escaping a hungry hawk, the diminutive Ant-Man stumbles into a junkyard and into his long-time foe, Egghead! Why is Egghead chasing his niece, Trish Starr? Because the deranged genius has a devious plan to steal her mind! Once Egghead captures Trish and begins to siphon her intelligence, the situation looks grim. But the ant-like avenger fights on! Can the Astonishing Ant-Man snatch victory from the jaws of defeat? Or will Trish Starr meet a horrible fate? An excellent issue! First appearance of Trish Starr. Cameo appearance by the Wasp. (Notes: Egghead previously appeared in Avengers (1st series) 65. Hank Pym, Trish Starr, and Egghead cross paths again in Giant-Size Defenders 4 and then years later in the classic Avengers 217. This issue includes a full-page ad for Marvel Super-Heroes 32 and Where Monsters Dwell 17.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover pencils by Barry Smith, inks by Tom Palmer. The Spawn of Sligguth, script by Archie Goodwin and Roy Thomas (plot), pencils by Barry Smith, inks by Frank Brunner; Ethan Stoddard asks help for his fiancee who has fallen prey to the cult of Sligguth in Starksboro; The Ancient One warns Strange of a Cosmic Obscenity that slumbers; Strange is overcome by Sligguth's worshippers. Featuring concepts created by Robert E. Howard. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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Reprints "Trapped in the lair of the Leader" From Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) issue 69 and "To Walk Amongst Men" from Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) issue 77. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover pencils by Sal Buscema. To Die a Hero, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Mike Esposito; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #52; Spider-Man battles to save J. Jonah Jameson. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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"And Then the X-Men!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the original X-Men. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Steve Mitchell, John Romita (assists), Frank Giacoia (assists), and Mike Esposito (assists). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Peter Parker has been feeling very sick in recent days, and he doesn't know why. But he suspects his illness has something to do with Morbius -- who remains on the loose! Meanwhile in Westchester, Professor Xavier learns of the plight of Dr. Michael Morbius -- and sends the X-Men to capture Spider-Man to learn more! However after Cyclops, Angel, Iceman, and Marvel Girl capture the wall-crawler, they realize that Morbius is their true enemy! How will the children of the atom fare against the Living Vampire? And can Professor X cure the web-slinger of his ailment? Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and Hank McCoy (aka the Beast). (Notes: This issue is one of the first appearances of the X-Men after the Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st series went into reprint in 1970. This story was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #18 and again in Marvel Tales 234.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by Sal Buscema. "The Avengers Break Up!," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Immortus appears before the Masters of Evil and demands to join them against the Avengers, using his control of the realm of Limbo to summon other powerful people from past ages to help them; reprinted from The Avengers (1963 series) #10. The One and Only "Cap" illustration, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Startling Saga of the Silver Surfer," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; With the aid of the Silver Surfer, the Fantastic Four force Galactus to leave Earth; Johnny Storm begins to attend Metro College and meets Wyatt Wingfoot; Reprinted from Fantastic Four #50. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

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Volume 84 - Issue 6, September, 1972. 8" x 10.5", 82 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Volume 21, Issue 9 - March 1972 .Men's magazine featuring articles on hunting, fitness, politics, true crime, and buxom beauties. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 100 pages B&W. Cover price $0.60.

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Tabloid-sized 11-1/4-in. x 17-1/2-in. (standard horizontal tabloid fold not considered a defect). Garth cover. Comic strip reprints (six daily strips for each): Garth (by Steve Dowling, John Allard, and Jim Edgar), Johnny Hazard (by Frank Robbins), Tarzan (by Dan Barry and Burne Hogarth), Modesty Blaise (by Peter O'Donnell and Jim Holdaway), Secret Agent Corrigan (by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson), Jeff Hawke (by Sydney Jordan), Rip Kirby (by John Prentice and Fred Dickenson), Air Hawk and the Flying Doctors (by John Dixon), Mandrake the Magician (by Lee Falk and Fred Fredericks), The Phantom (by Lee Falk and Sy Barry), Dateline: Danger! (by John Saunders and Alden McWilliams), James Bond (by John McLusky), Flash Gordon (by Dan Barry and Bob Fujitani), Superman, and Jeff Cobb (by Pete Hoffman). Also a Sunday Air Hawk strip and six Aliens strips (by Jim Pinkoski). Cover price $0.35.

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Tabloid-sized 11-1/4-in. x 17-1/2-in. (standard horizontal tabloid fold not considered a defect). Dateline: Danger cover by Alden McWilliams. Comic strip reprints (six daily strips for each): Garth (by Steve Dowling, John Allard, and Jim Edgar), Johnny Hazard (by Frank Robbins), Tarzan (by Dan Barry and Burne Hogarth), Modesty Blaise (by Peter O'Donnell and Jim Holdaway), Secret Agent Corrigan (by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson), Jeff Hawke (by Sydney Jordan), Rip Kirby (by John Prentice and Fred Dickenson), Air Hawk and the Flying Doctors (by John Dixon), Mandrake the Magician (by Lee Falk and Fred Fredericks), The Phantom (by Lee Falk and Sy Barry), Dateline: Danger! (by John Saunders and Alden McWilliams), James Bond (by John McLusky), Flash Gordon (by Dan Barry and Bob Fujitani), Superman, and Jeff Cobb (by Pete Hoffman). Also a Sunday Air Hawk strip. Cover price $0.35.

Tabloid-sized 11-1/4-in. x 17-1/2-in. (standard horizontal tabloid fold not considered a defect). Phantom cover by Sy Barry. Comic strip reprints (six daily strips for each): Garth (by Frank Bellamy, John Allard, and Jim Edgar), Johnny Hazard (by Frank Robbins), Tarzan (by Dan Barry and Burne Hogarth), Modesty Blaise (by Peter O'Donnell and Jim Holdaway), Secret Agent Corrigan (by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson), Jeff Hawke (by Sydney Jordan), Rip Kirby (by John Prentice and Fred Dickenson), Air Hawk and the Flying Doctors (by John Dixon), Mandrake the Magician (by Lee Falk and Fred Fredericks), The Phantom (by Lee Falk and Sy Barry), Dateline: Danger! (by John Saunders and Alden McWilliams), James Bond (by John McLusky), Flash Gordon (by Dan Barry and Bob Fujitani), Superman, and Jeff Cobb (by Pete Hoffman). Also a Sunday Air Hawk strip. Cover price $0.35.

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Tabloid-sized 11-1/4-in. x 17-1/2-in. (standard horizontal tabloid fold not considered a defect). Secret Agent Corrigan cover by Al Williamson. Comic strip reprints (six daily strips for each): Garth (by Frank Bellamy, John Allard, and Jim Edgar), Johnny Hazard (by Frank Robbins), Tarzan (by Dan Barry and Burne Hogarth), Modesty Blaise (by Peter O'Donnell and Jim Holdaway), Secret Agent Corrigan (by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson), Jeff Hawke (by Sydney Jordan), Rip Kirby (by John Prentice and Fred Dickenson), Air Hawk and the Flying Doctors (by John Dixon), Mandrake the Magician (by Lee Falk and Fred Fredericks), The Phantom (by Lee Falk and Sy Barry), Dateline: Danger! (by John Saunders and Alden McWilliams), James Bond (by John McLusky), Flash Gordon (by Dan Barry and Bob Fujitani), Superman, and Jeff Cobb (by Pete Hoffman). Also a Sunday Air Hawk strip and three Bucky's Christmas Caper strips by Wally Wood. Cover price $0.35.

Australian Series. Reprints stories from Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) #135 and other books. "The Evil Factory" - Script by Jack Kirby, Pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; "These are The Star Men" - Story and Art by Howard Purcell; "Shining Knight - The Duel of the Flying Knights" - Story by Joe Sammachson, Art by Frank Frazzeta; "Hairie Secrets Revealed" - Script by Jack Kirby, Pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; "Superman and the Planet of Prey" Story by Cary Bates, Art by Curt Swan And Murphy Anderson; "Green Arrow's New Partner" - Art by George Papp. 52 pages, B&W.

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The World's First Newspaper of Horror, Sci-Fi and Fantasy! This issue: The Wolfman Bites Again! The Phantom Unmasked! Exclusive Interview - Behind the Crypt with Peter Cushing! Gadzooks...It's Godzilla! TMT Goes Ape! Fly Dracula to Transylvania! Plus - Giant Color Poster Inside. Cover price $0.50.