Comic books January 1977

Painted cover by Brian Lewis. Stories by Dez Skinn, Donne Avenell, Leroy Rickman, Denis Gifford, Steve Moore, John Fleming, John Brosnan, and Tise Vahimagi. Art by Brian Lewis, Ian Gibson, Alberto Cuyas, and Trevor Goring. Edited by Dez Skinn of Warrior fame, House of Hammer presented comics adaptations and articles based on Hammer Films' legendary horror movies, featuring an array of British comics talent early in their careers. A comics adaptation of Hammer's first Frankenstein film, 1957's Curse of Frankenstein, continued from the previous issue. The Baron's murder spree continues, as his Creature is killed and rebuilt again. Captain Kronos battles vampires in the concluding chapter of the authorized comics sequel to the Hammer adventure film, featuring art by future Judge Dredd and Halo Jones artist Ian Gibson. In a Terror Tales short, a serial killer disposes of his victims in a nearby swamp, until a witch intervenes. Plus a profile of horror legend Lon Chaney Sr., a history of the Frankenstein's Monster on film, and monster-movie effects of the 1950s. Terrific Painted cover by Brian Lewis. Hammer Happenings; The Curse of Frankenstein; Media Macabre; The Decline and Fall of the Frankenstein Monster; The Frankenstein Gallery; The Golden Age of Horror; Captain Kronos, Vampire Hunter; Hammer Answer Desk; Effectively Speaking; Night of the Living Dead; Van Helsing's Terror Tales: Swamp Fever. 8-in. x 10.5-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Painted cover by Brian Lewis. Stories by Dave Gibbons, Chris Lowder, Denis Gifford, John Brosnan, and Tise Vahimagi. Art by Dave Gibbons and Blas Gallego. Edited by Dez Skinn of Warrior fame, House of Hammer presented comics adaptations and articles based on Hammer Films' legendary horror movies, featuring an array of British comics talent early in their careers. A comics adaptation of Hammer's Twins of Evil, in which beautiful twin sisters are stalked by a 17th-century vampire countess. In a History of Horror short, Professor Van Helsing discusses werewolves and how to kill them, featuring early art by none other than Dave Gibbons of Watchmen fame. Plus female vampires in film, trend-setting horror film The Omen, and a Boris Karloff profile. Twins of Evil; Media Macabre; My Favorite Things; Answer Desk; The Omen; The Golden Age of Horror: Boris Karloff; The Devil's Men; Fan Scene; Daughters of the Night; Van Helsing's History of Horror: The Werewolf! 8-in. x 10.5-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua) and Vince Colletta. Featuring: 10 page story "Hit Parade of Death" written by Russell Carley (script continuity) & Michael Fleisher and drawn by Buddy Gernale; 6 page story "The Devil Has Two Faces" written by Robert Kanigher and drawn by Nestor Malgapo; 1 page Cain's Game Room filler drawn by Dave Manak. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

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Written by Steve Gerber, David Anthony Kraft, and Don McGregor. Art by Gene Colan and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Gene Colan and Steve Leialoha. Open Season!; Howard just cant seem to avoid upsetting the wrong people; On his Presidential campaign, his enemies seem to have him up against the wall when a provocative picture of him and Beverly surfaces! Howard the Duck Campaign Update by Steve Gerber. Letter from Peter Sanderson. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. Written by Steve Gerber, David Anthony Kraft, and Don McGregor. Art by Gene Colan and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Gene Colan and Steve Leialoha. Open Season!; Howard just cant seem to avoid upsetting the wrong people; On his Presidential campaign, his enemies seem to have him up against the wall when a provocative picture of him and Beverly surfaces! Howard the Duck Campaign Update by Steve Gerber. Letter from Peter Sanderson. 36 pgs., full color.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Howling!" By Gary Brandner. The inspiration for the 1980 movie of same name. Karyn and her husband Roy had come to the peaceful California village of Drago to escape the savagery of the city. On the surface Drago appeared to be like most small rural towns. But it was not. The village had a most unsavory history. Unexplained disappearances, sudden deaths. People just vanished, never to be found. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 216 pages, Text Only. NOTE: "If you haven't read Gary Brandner you're missing a treat." - STEPHEN KING.

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Volume 25, Issue 244 - January, 1977. Stories, games, and puzzles for children. Softcover, 5.5" x 7.5", 74 pages, B&W with some color. Cover price $0.95.

1st printing. Based on a story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Adapted by Malvina G. Vogel. Illustrations by Pablo Marcos Studio. Cover Illustration by Al Leiner. The curse of a supernatural hound brings Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson to England's gloomy moor country to solve Sir Charles Bakerville's Murder. Will they find the murderer in time to prevent another killing? And what strange secrets are the people in and around Bakersville hall trying to hide? Follow the great detective as he solves one of his most baffling cases. Softcover, 4 1/4-in. x 5 1/2-in., 232 pages, Text W/B&W chapter illustrations. Cover price $1.95.

Volume 18 - 1st printing. Highlight of the year's best illustration. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., full color.

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Cover by Dave Cockrum and John Romita (alterations). "Alone Against the Defenders!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Staton (finished art), inks by Joe Staton; Although Doctor Strange, Valkyrie, Nighthawk and the Red Guardian try calming the Hulk down, Hulk thinks they want to hurt him; In response, Hulk attacks the Defenders; Doctor Strange locks him with the unbreakable Bands of Cyttorak; But the Hulk leaps high and on his way down, crashes onto a building almost destroying it; Strange who is knocked out by the strain and the bands disappear; Hulk leaps away but he's followed by the super heroes group; After a couple of blows, they convince the Hulk that they just want to help him. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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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.

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Nudity. Includes work by Frank Cirocco and Bob McLeod Cover price $1.00.

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Part 1 of 2 - "To the Warsaw Ghetto!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. The Invaders welcome a new hero to their ranks. But will Spitfire's first mission in occupied Europe be the Invaders' last? 1st appearance of Jacqueline Falsworth as Spitfire (see Invaders #7 for her 1st civilian app.). 32 pages FC Cover price $0.30.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. Part 1 of 2 - "To the Warsaw Ghetto!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. The Invaders welcome a new hero to their ranks. But will Spitfire's first mission in occupied Europe be the Invaders' last? 1st appearance of Jacqueline Falsworth as Spitfire (see Invaders #7 for her 1st civilian app.). 32 pages FC

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- "Frenzy at Fifty Fathoms!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel. Cover by Jack Kirby and Al Milgrom. The devilish corsair known as Commander Kraken has kidnaped Iron Man's friends and lured the Avenger into an impossible situation...become the cybernetic pirate's slave or watch his friends die. 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. "Frenzy at Fifty Fathoms!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel. Cover by Jack Kirby and Al Milgrom. The devilish corsair known as Commander Kraken has kidnaped Iron Man's friends and lured the Avenger into an impossible situation...become the cybernetic pirate's slave or watch his friends die. 32 pages.

January 1977 - Peanuts! 66 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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Comics by Joel Beck. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.00.

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"The Old Joker"; When Reggie overhears Archie and Jughead mocking him, he plans his revenge. "Write On" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Run Fun"; Betty convinces Ethel to train for track and field events, rather than waste her time chasing Jughead. "Windsong"; Jughead causes all the papers on Mr. Weatherbee's desk to fly out the window; Trying to make amends, he chases the last piece of paperwork for miles. "It's A Good Sign"; The girls are amused that Jughead is taking a sales class, but he has the last laugh when he shows off his very successful methods. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover art by Neal Adams. Adam Strange--Puppet of Time!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Adam Strange starts getting transported randomly to various points in Earth's future; the League follows Strange to the 73rd century. 32 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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"The Betrayal." Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Alfredo Alcala. Cover by Ernie Chua. Arna, Spirit, Kamandi, Ben Boxer, and Rongo find themselves imprisoned within a gas trap. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover pencils by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua], inks by Mike Grell. Showdown with Commander Blud!, script by David Michelinie [as Barry Jameson], pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Joe Staton; Karate Kid rejects the help of the newly arrived Legion of Super-Heroes, who are then captured and used as a lure by Commander Blud. After freeing them, Karate Kid again refuses to return to the 30th century; When he returns home, he finds himself a suspect in the murder of his landlady. The Muse Hostess Cup Cake ad starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Justice for All Includes Children, 8 public service announcement starring Superman, pencils by Neal Adams. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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Random House Edition

1st printing.

Written by Peyo and Yvan Delporte. Art and cover by Peyo.

When Papa Smurf leaves the Village on an errand, the Smurfs are left without their leader. The Smurfs decide to vote for a new leader while Papa Smurf is gone, but each Smurf votes for himself! Before long, a smurf names himself King Smurf, ruler of all of Smurf Village! Can these Smurfs get their act together? Or will King Smurf run his "Empire" straight into the ground?

Softcover, 8 1/2-in.x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. All Ages

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By Raymond Marais. 8-in. x 10 1/2-in., 24 pages, B/W. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "The Allergy," inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Weatherbee develops an allergy to Archie. "Glum Sum," script by George Gladir; No matter how you add it up, Moose is a failure in school. "Once Upon A Time," inks by Jon D'Agostino; In order to undercut Archie waxing poetic about the origins of Riverdale, Reggie comes up with his own legend of how the town got its start. "The Game Plan," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx challenges Greg's team to a pickup football game to demonstrate that women are equal to men. "Freebie Jeebies"; When Archie is broke and Veronica won't date him, who else but Betty comes to his rescue. Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

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Multi-part adventure stories: Archie and Veronica set out to catch the bank robber B.B. Cooperstock; a mysterious masked skateboarder frames Archie for his crimes. Stories and art by Frank Doyle, Stan Goldberg, and Jon D'Agostino, plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 32 pages. Cover by Goldberg. Cover price $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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The School Scoop. When Mr. Lodge gets the schools printing press repaired, Little Archie and the gang restart the school paper. The boys are camping in the woods when a plane crashes nearby. Little Sabrina tries to explain Thanksgiving customs to Aunt Zelda. Story and art by Dexter Taylor. Plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 32 pages. Cover by Taylor. Cover price $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Published by Charles Brown, Locus is a fanzine that reports on science fiction and fantasy writing. Issue #198 includes: Ed Hamilton obituary; Ed Hamilton appreciation by Jack Williamson; industry news; Recommended books (1976); Dungeons & Dragons ad; magazine reviews; and Books Published in January. 16 pgs. Jan 30, 1977. 75 cents. Cover price $0.75.

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Cover by George Perez and Al Milgrom. "Logan's Run, Part 1". Part 1 of 5. Story by Gerry Conway (from the screenplay by David Zelag Goodman which was based on the novel by George Clayton Johnson and William F. Nolan). Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Klaus Janson. Welcome to the 23rd century, where life is perfect. There's just one catch. At birth everyone is implanted with a life jewel in their palm. When they reach the age of thirty, the jewel informs them they must report for termination. Not everyone accepts this however. Some choose to run. That's where Logan comes in. Logan is a Sandman, charged with terminating those who do not submit willingly. Everything changes when Logan meets Jessica and learns the secret of the Ankh she wears. This leads him to be assigned to find Sanctuary, the destination of all runners. To accomplish this task, he must become a runner himself. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.30.

UK Edition. Cover by George Perez and Al Milgrom. "Logan's Run, Part 1". Part 1 of 5. Story by Gerry Conway (from the screenplay by David Zelag Goodman which was based on the novel by George Clayton Johnson and William F. Nolan). Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Klaus Janson. Welcome to the 23rd century, where life is perfect. There's just one catch. At birth everyone is implanted with a life jewel in their palm. When they reach the age of thirty, the jewel informs them they must report for termination. Not everyone accepts this however. Some choose to run. That's where Logan comes in. Logan is a Sandman, charged with terminating those who do not submit willingly. Everything changes when Logan meets Jessica and learns the secret of the Ankh she wears. This leads him to be assigned to find Sanctuary, the destination of all runners. To accomplish this task, he must become a runner himself. 32 pages. Full color.

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Cover art by Jack Rickard. "The Moronic Woman," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "The Bionic Woman," a woman trying to lead a double life as a teacher and a bionically augmented government agent must recover the plans to her modifications from an enemy country. "Early One Morning on a Desert Island," script and art by Don Martin; A castaway tries to signal a passing plane. "A Mad History of Medicine," script by Larry Siegel, art by George Woodbridge; A satirical overview of the evolution of the science of medicine. "The Lighter Side of Consumers," script and art by Dave Berg; Satirical look at American buying habits. "Mad's Christmas Carols for the 1976 Holiday Season," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Paul Coker Jr.; Rewriting the lyrics of holiday standards to reflect modern life. "A Mad Look at the Tennis Set," script and art by Paul Peter Porges. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "The Bad Mouth Bears," script by Stan Hart, art by Jack Davis; Parody of the film "The Bad-News Bears"; an alcoholic tries to coach a little league team of losers and misfits. "The Misery Breaks," script by Stan Hart, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the film "The Missouri Breaks," a rustler seeks vengeance against a very strange man for killing his friends. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee . 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.50.