Comic books August 1976

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Visions of Hate!" Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring Spider-Man, the Vision, and the Scarlet Witch. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (finishes). Cover by Ed Hannigan and Mike Esposito. In dramatic fashion the Vision has arrived in 17th century Salem to rescue his wife and the web-slinger! Surely Spider-Man and two avengers can beat Cotton Mather and the townspeople...right? But there are paranormal forces at work that guide Mather to victory and send Wanda, the wall-crawler, and the synthezoid avenger to the Salem jail! Once there, the trio meets John Proctor, a local resident who has been accused of being a witch. After escaping from the prison, Spider-Man and the Vision search for Doctor Doom's time machine in the forest close by. They don't find the time machine...but they do find Cotton Mather, the Dark Rider, and the Latverian monarch himself! Cameo appearance by Doctor Doom. (Note: This issue includes a 3-page re-telling of the historical events surrounding the infamous Salem Witch Trials. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #34 Fantastic Four.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "A Fine Night for Dying!" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Iron Man. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. A massive fuel tank at Stark International Long Island explodes! And your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is caught in the blast! But fortunately a certain golden avenger is nearby to catch the falling web-slinger! After Shell-head and the wall-crawler compare notes with police captain Jean DeWolff, they realize a serial bomber is on the loose in New York City! Where will he or she strike next? How about at the 37th precinct headquarters! But the mysterious villain can't fool the web-slinger's uncanny spider sense! And shortly thereafter the battle is joined: the Amazing Spider-Man and the Invincible Iron Man vs. the Wraith! First appearances of Captain Jean DeWolff and the Wraith. Last 25¢ issue. (Notes: This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Captain America vs. the Red Skull and the cosmic cube. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Measure of a Man!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Man-Thing. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by John Byrne and Joe Rubinstein. Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson are visiting the circus, when they notice a sad-looking creature imprisoned in a glass cage. It's the Man-Thing! What is he doing in New York? After nightfall, a sympathetic Spider-Man returns to the circus and frees his friend. The trip back to the Everglades is going smoothly until the plane crashes in the Florida swamp! One thing leads to another...and the web-slinger, Man-Thing, and Jennifer Kale wage a savage battle for survival against a new evil villain...D'Spayre! An outstanding story! First appearance of D'Spayre. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Michael Higgins. The back inside cover contains a Star Wars ad with Neal Adams art. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 204.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. "A Fine Night for Dying!" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Iron Man. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. A massive fuel tank at Stark International Long Island explodes! And your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is caught in the blast! But fortunately a certain golden avenger is nearby to catch the falling web-slinger! After Shell-head and the wall-crawler compare notes with police captain Jean DeWolff, they realize a serial bomber is on the loose in New York City! Where will he or she strike next? How about at the 37th precinct headquarters! But the mysterious villain can't fool the web-slinger's uncanny spider sense! And shortly thereafter the battle is joined: the Amazing Spider-Man and the Invincible Iron Man vs. the Wraith! First appearances of Captain Jean DeWolff and the Wraith. Last 25¢ issue. (Notes: This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Captain America vs. the Red Skull and the cosmic cube. 32 pages

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"Dark, Dark Demon-Night!" Guest-starring the Scarecrow. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Ron Wilson, Jim Mooney, and Dan Adkins. A demonic creature of fire crashes a party attended by the Idol of Millions. Can even the Thing destroy a menace comprised of soul devouring flame? Maybe with some help from another legendary creature, the Scarecrow. Includes Marvel Value Stamp , lower left corner of Series B #3. Cover price $0.25.

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Add to cart CGC 7.5 $75.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Slab: Minor side edge cracks; Scuffing on front and back of case 30 Cent Price Variant. Label #0127282021 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Dark, Dark Demon-Night!" Guest-starring the Scarecrow. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Ron Wilson, Jim Mooney, and Dan Adkins. A demonic creature of fire crashes a party attended by the Idol of Millions. Can even the Thing destroy a menace comprised of soul devouring flame? Maybe with some help from another legendary creature, the Scarecrow. Includes Marvel Value Stamp , lower left corner of Series B #3. Cover price $0.25.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. "Dark, Dark Demon-Night!" Guest-starring the Scarecrow. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Ron Wilson, Jim Mooney, and Dan Adkins. A demonic creature of fire crashes a party attended by the Idol of Millions. Can even the Thing destroy a menace comprised of soul devouring flame? Maybe with some help from another legendary creature, the Scarecrow. Includes Marvel Value Stamp , lower left corner of Series B #3. 32 pages, full color.

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A Flash of Purple Sparks!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Paul Gulacy and Jack Abel. In his last meeting with Shock-Wave, Shang Chi almost met his end. How can even the Master of Kung Fu hope to defeat an opponent whose very touch means certain death? Cover price $0.25.

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30 Cent Variant, limited distribution. A Flash of Purple Sparks!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Paul Gulacy and Jack Abel. In his last meeting with Shock-Wave, Shang Chi almost met his end. How can even the Master of Kung Fu hope to defeat an opponent whose very touch means certain death? Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Golden Daggers: Prelude. A Flash of Purple Sparks!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Paul Gulacy and Jack Abel. In his last meeting with Shock-Wave, Shang Chi almost met his end. How can even the Master of Kung Fu hope to defeat an opponent whose very touch means certain death? 32 pages. 6 1/2-in by 10-in. Cover price $0.25.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. A Flash of Purple Sparks!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Paul Gulacy and Jack Abel. In his last meeting with Shock-Wave, Shang Chi almost met his end. How can even the Master of Kung Fu hope to defeat an opponent whose very touch means certain death?

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32 pages in two sections. Tabloid-sized 11-1/4-in. x 17-1/2-in. (standard horizontal tabloid fold not considered a defect). Modesty Blaise cover by Enrique Romero. Comic strip reprints (six daily strips for each): Jeff Hawke (by Sydney Jordan), Captain Easy (by Bill Crooks and Jim Lawrence), Modesty Blaise (by Peter O'Donnell and Enrique Romero), Apartment 3-G (by Alex Kotzky), Steve Roper and Mike Nomad (by Allen and John Saunders and Bill Overgard), The Seekers (by John Burns and Les Lilley; twelve strips), Paul Temple (by Francis Durbridge and Phil Mendoza; twelve strips), Rick O'Shay (by Stan Lynde), Mary Perkins On Stage (by Leonard Starr), James Bond (by Larry Horak and Jim Lawrence), Superman (by Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, and Wayne Boring; twelve strips), Scarth A.D. 2195 (by Luis Roca and Jo Addams), Windy City Kitty (by Jack Crowe), Garth (by Frank Bellamy and Jim Edgar), The Hawk (by Jerry Iger and Robert Webb), Kerry Drake (by Alfred Andriola), Batman (by Bob Kane; twelve strips), and Ben Casey (by Neal Adams). Sunday strips: Hairbreadth Harry (by C.W. Kahles), Tarzan (by Russ Manning), Mary Perkins On Stage, Kevin the Bold (by Kreigh Collins), Air Hawk, Miss Fury (by Tarpe Mills; eight strips), and Flyin' Jenny (by Russell Keaton; four strips). Cover price $1.00.

Final issue of the series. 12 pages in one section. Tabloid-sized 11-14-in. x 17-1/2-in. (standard horizontal tabloid fold not considered a defect). Popeye cover by E.C. Segar. Comic strip reprints (six daily strips for each): Conchy (by James Childress), Sam's Strip (by Jerry Dumas), Broom Hilda (by Russell Myers), Thimble Theatre Starring Popeye (by E.C. Segar), The Born Loser (by Art Sansom), Frank and Ernest (by Bob Thaves), Alley Oop (by Dave Graue), Krazy Kat (by George Herriman), Boon Dock (by George Breisacher), Mickey Mouse, and Gasoline Alley (by Dick Moores),. Sunday strips: Gasoline Alley, Broom Hilda, and Conchy. Also in this issue: Winthrop by Dick Cavalli and Neil the Horse by Arn Saba. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover art by Walt Simonson. The "X" Effect, script by Gerry Conway, art by Walt Simonson; The Metal Men travel to Antarctica to battle The Plutonium Man. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.30.

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Whitman edition. "Mickey Mouse and the Viking Raiders" in which Mickey and Goofy, with the help of a time machine, have adventure and action in medieval England and "Hocus-Pocus." All stories are reprints. Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.25.

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Number/month on cover: 90027-607, no month listed. Issue features "Mickey Mouse Meets Blackbeard the Pirate" in which Mickey and Goofy, as merchant marines in the 1700s meet and battle pirates and "The Bashin' Business." All stories are reprints. Story and art credits: unknown. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

2nd printing. This book will take you from the wastelands of esablished Kulture into the Multidimensional worlds of Daydream, Phantasy and Hallucination, not to forget Fun! 8-in. x 10.5-in. 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

Vintage men's interest magazine focused on articles, erotic short fiction stories, adult humor comics, and nude pin-up pictorials. 8.5" x 11", 68 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS-

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August 1976. Compulsory Summer Sex Issue. A spoof of personal ads; sex scenes in classic works of literature; a parody of early American folk art. Stories and art by P. J. O'Rourke, Tony Hendra, David Pascal, Sam Gross, Gahan Wilson, Stan Mack, Byron Preiss and Howard Chaykin, and Sean Kelly. Plus letters from the editors, cartoons, and Foto Funnies. Mature readers. Cover price $1.00.

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Mischievous magpie con artists Heckle and Jeckle headlined this title, featuring other characters from Paul Terry's Terrytoons. Wealthy Uncle Percy coerces Heckle and Jeckle into helping out at the company picnic. Hashimoto-San and his family take the trolley on a trip to the country, but that's not as easy as it sounds. When Uncle Percy gets sick, Heckle and Jeckle try to cure him with chicken soup. It's No Picnic; Hashimoto-san: Off His Trolley; Silly Sidney: The Whole Tooth; Souped Up. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Whitman edition. Mischievous magpie con artists Heckle and Jeckle headlined this title, featuring other characters from Paul Terry's Terrytoons. Wealthy Uncle Percy coerces Heckle and Jeckle into helping out at the company picnic. Hashimoto-San and his family take the trolley on a trip to the country, but that's not as easy as it sounds. When Uncle Percy gets sick, Heckle and Jeckle try to cure him with chicken soup. It's No Picnic; Hashimoto-san: Off His Trolley; Silly Sidney: The Whole Tooth; Souped Up. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Australian Reprint Series. Does not include Poster insert. Reprints multiple Marvel comics stories. Stories include: Hulk - "Where Fall the Shifting Sands" from Incredible Hulk #113; "When Magneto Strikes" from Journey into Mystery #109; "From the Void of Space Comes the Super Skrull" from Captain Marvel #2; Frenzy in a Far-Flung Future from Iron Man #5; "Spidey Strikes Back" from Amazing Spider-Man #19. 7 1/2" X 10 3/4". 100 pages. B&W.

Australian Reprint Series. Includes Poster insert. Reprints multiple Marvel comics stories. Stories include: Hulk - "Where Fall the Shifting Sands" from Incredible Hulk #113; "When Magneto Strikes" from Journey into Mystery #109; "From the Void of Space Comes the Super Skrull" from Captain Marvel #2; Frenzy in a Far-Flung Future from Iron Man #5; "Spidey Strikes Back" from Amazing Spider-Man #19. 7 1/2" X 10 3/4". 100 pages. B&W.

No Poster. Marvel b&w reprints. Avengers. X-Men. Conan.

Has Poster. Marvel b&w reprints. Avengers. X-Men. Conan.

5.5" x 8.5", 16 pages, B&W.

Dr. Spektor in "A Lurker Stalks the Swamp" with script by Don Glut and art by Jesse Santos. Issue also has one-page feature "The Lurker of the Swamp." Painted front cover. Number on cover 90285-608. Cover price $0.25.

Whitman edition. Dr. Spektor in "A Lurker Stalks the Swamp" with script by Don Glut and art by Jesse Santos. Issue also has one-page feature "The Lurker of the Swamp." Painted front cover. Cover price $0.25.