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Comic books October 1973

  • Vol. 94 #6
    Railroad Magazine (1929 Frank A. Munsey/Popular/Carstens) 2nd Series Vol. 94 #6

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  • Issue #116
    Rawhide Kid (1955) 116
    Published Oct 1973 by Marvel.

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    Reprints. Cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia. Stories by Larry Lieber and Stan Lee. Art by Larry Lieber, Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Grab your six-gun! The Rawhide Kid takes on..."The River Boat Raiders!" by Larry Lieber, reprinted from issue #47. Plus: The Two-Gun Kid in the 2-page back-up story "Two Lives Has He!" by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers, reprinted from Two-Gun Kid (1948) #61. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #116MJ
    Rawhide Kid (1955) Mark Jewelers 116MJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #66
    Reggie and Me (1966) 66
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    The Kiss Blitz starring Reggie Mantle, Dilton Doiley, Jughead Jones, Big Ethel, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, Midge, and Big Moose. Blow By Blow starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. Camp Scamp starring Reggie Mantle, Mr Weatherbee, Professor Flutesnoot, and Archie Andrews. Plan Ahead starring Reggie Mantle, Archie Andrews, Fred Andrews, Mary Andrews, and Veronica Lodge. Jump For Joy starring Reggie Mantle, Jughead Jones, Cousin Leroy Lodge, Archie Andrews, Veronica Lodge, and Betty Cooper. Trick Kick starring Reggie Mantle, Dilton Doiley, Archie Andrews, and Big Moose. Take A Break starring Reggie Mantle, Archie Andrews, and Big Moose. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #27
    Reggie's Wise Guy Jokes (1968) 27

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  • Vol. 7 #3
    Relics Magazine (1967 Western Publications) Vol. 7 #3

    A Link to Our Pioneer Heritage; "A magazine devoted to the treasurers, artifacts and collectibles intimately associated with the expansion and development of the vast frontier". 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #7
    Richie Rich Bank Books (1972) 7
    • INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, does not interrupt story.

    Harvey Comics presents more adventures of the world's richest kid and his friends. While Richie and Freckles are searching for pirate treasure, they encounter modern-day pirates in a submarine. Richie and Cadbury find a baby whale washed up on the beach; luckily, Richie has his own private aquarium and the means to get it there. The Investment Advisor; Finders Keepers; Whale of a Tale; Back in the Saddle. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #8
    Richie Rich Diamonds (1972) 8

    Richie Rich has multi-part adventures and misadventures with his friends and family. Richie Rich is so rich, he plays croquet with giant gems instead of croquet balls. The latest invention from Rich Labs will cause anything or anyone to levitate. Plus a vintage ad for Harvey Records, including the recordings "Sad Sack Song" and "The Magic Wand of Wendy." Richie Rich; What's Up? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #57
    Richie Rich Dollars and Cents (1963) 57

    Harvey Giant-Sized comic. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #7
    Richie Rich Jackpots (1972 Harvey) 7

    36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #52
    Richie Rich Success Stories (1964 Harvey) 52

    More adventures starring the richest kid on Earth, his friends and his family. Richie gets a new bodyguard robot, but it's still got a few bugs in it. Little Dot helps the rock band The New Rottics after their instruments are stolen along with her dot collection. Richie's mean cousin Reggie tries to use a robot duplicate to do his chores, and pulls a Calvin. Pearl Whirl!; The Punk Robot; Little Dot: The Great Rock-and-Roll Adventure; Little Dot: A Way Out Finish!; Flicker the Goldfish; Bedtime Problem; Dr. Brocks Secret Discovery; Double Trouble. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Vol. 52 #12

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  • Issue #43
    Ripley's Believe It or Not (1965 Gold Key) 43

    Painted cover art. Girl in the Lake, art by Jack Sparling. Kennedy and Lincoln: Two In One text story, art by Joe Certa. The Spirit Within. Music Hath Charms, art by Joe Certa. Duchess of Death, art by Frank Bolle. $.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #43MJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #43
    Ripley's Believe It or Not (1967 Whitman) 43

    Whitman edition. Painted cover art. Girl in the Lake, art by Jack Sparling. Kennedy and Lincoln: Two In One text story, art by Joe Certa. The Spirit Within. Music Hath Charms, art by Joe Certa. Duchess of Death, art by Frank Bolle. $.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #103
    Rocket's Blast Comicollector (1961 RBCC) 103








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    The Rocket's Blast Comicollector #103 (120 pgs), with uncredited cover art entitled "Exploring Mercury." The Rocket's Blast is THE classic comics adzine from the 60s thru the 80s. It features: a review of David Gerrold's The World of Star Trek; a piece on Houstoncon '73; "The Ten Most Powerful Men in Comics"; EC Re-Created center spread by William Black; An Earth Man on Venus strip by Ralph Milne Farley; an article about Forbidden Planet; a piece on the 1973 New York Comic Art Convention; "The Williamson Collector" by Larry Bigman and James Van Hise; "Pulps Era of Adventure" by Keith Gebers; "Comic Collector's Comments" by Howard P. Siegel; "The Keyhole" column by Hamilton Benedict; ads for Fandom Annual #3, Inside Comix #1, and the Jeff Jones Portfolio; a column reviewing Photon #23, High Adventure #1, Comixscene #5, and other items; and classified comic book ads. Published by G. B. Love. 1.00 cover price. Circulation: 2000. Cover price $1.00.

  • Vol. 20 #10
    Rod and Custom Magazine (1953 Petersen Publishing Co.) Vol. 20 #10


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    • Spine split 5%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.
  • Vol. 18 #4A
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    October 1973 Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #15
    Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1971 Archie 1st Series) 15

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    Mr. Lodge takes a haunted artifact into the Lodge Mansion; a warlock uses magic to play practical jokes; Archie and the gang wonder how it is that Sabrina always avoids accidents. Stories and art by Frank Doyle, George Gladir, Bob Bolling, Dick Malmgren, Jon D'Agostino, Joe Sinnott and Stan Goldberg, plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 48 pages. Cover by Goldberg. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #103
    Sad Sack and the Sarge (1957 Harvey) 103

    Cover art by George Baker. "Complaint"; Sack complains that he's stuck on guard duty, but the mud is so bad he really is stuck. "Konked!"; Sad Sack gets punchy after too many loud ringing noises and starts punching everyone as if he's in a prizefight. "Man of Distinction"; Sack laments that hes not the best at anything until Sarge reminds him he's the worst soldier in the whole army. "Pardon Me!"; Sarge believes he lost something in the garbage and has Sack dump it out, but after looking has Sack clean it back up. "Getting Up In The World!"; Sack is sent to the space program but all it consists of is him being placed in various rockets that crash. Richie Rich ad. Harvey Records ad. "The Set Up!"; Two Senators investigate how Rockjaw is spending money; Sarge and Sad Sack have done such a good job of camouflaging the excesses that the Senators decide to send more money. "Day Off!" text story. Jackie Jokers ad. "Sloppy Work!"; Sack and Slob are cleaning out a sewer line and everyone get sprayed. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #8
    Sad Sack Navy, Gobs 'N' Gals (1972 Harvey) 8

    36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #48
    Sad Sack's Army Life (1963-1975 Harvey) 48

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    52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #45
    Sad Sad Sack World (1964-1973 Harvey) 45

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    36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

  • Vol. 47 #1
    Saga Magazine (1950 2nd Series) Vol. 47 #1

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    Men's interest magazine focusing on Western adventure stories. 8.5" x 11", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #1
    Sarge Snorkel (1973) 1

    Cover art by Mort Walker. Temporary Sarge starring Sarge Snorkel and Beetle Bailey, art credited to Mort Walker. The Decision starring Sarge Snorkel, Beetle Bailey, and Killer Diller. The Fight Game starring Sarge Snorkel, Beetle Bailey, Zero, Plato, Killer Diller, Cosmo, and Sonny Fiston. Getting Even starring Beetle Bailey, Sarge Snorkel, Killer Diller, and Plato. Hey, Kids! Color This Page! activity. Out on a Limb starring Sarge Snorkel, Otto, Beetle Bailey, Killer Diller, Zero, Plato, and Cookie. Sarge's Food Dreams. Service Smiles text story. The Punching Bag starring Killer Diller, Beetle Bailey, and Sarge Snorkel. The Homecoming starring Beetle Bailey, Sarge Snorkel, Captain Scabbard, and General Halftrack. Tied Score starring Sarge Snorkel and Zero. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #2
    Savage Tales (1971 Magazine) 2
    • 1" Cumulative spine split.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4280624001
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    Conan stars in "Red Nails" (script by Roy Thomas, art by Barry Windsor-Smith); adapted from the story by Robert E. Howard. Story continued in Savage Tales 3. Conan also stars in "Cimmeria," a Howard poem illustrated by Windsor-Smith (5 pages). King Kull stars in "The Skull of Silence" (script by Thomas, art by Berni Wrightson; adapted from the story by Howard; reprinted from Creatures on the Loose 10, plus the original unused cover by Wrightson). Also in thie issue: "Dark Tomorrow" (script by Gerry Conway, art by Gray Morrow) and a reprint, "The Crusader" (script by Stan Lee, art by Joe Maneely; from The Black Knight 1 in May 1955). Text feature, "A Probable Outline of Conan's Career" by P. Schuyler Miller and John D. Clark. Illustrations by Windsor-Smith, Al Williamson, and Frank Brunner. John Buscema cover painting. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #21
    Scooby Doo (1970 Gold Key) 21
    • Paper: White
    • File Copy.
    • Label #1126784012
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    # on cover: 90252-310. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #21MJ
    Scooby Doo (1970 Gold Key) Mark Jewelers 21MJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. # on cover: 90252-310. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #22MJ
    Scooby Doo (1970 Gold Key) Mark Jewelers 22MJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Two Scooby Doo stories "The Gypsy's Curse!" and "Tribute In Flames!" # on cover 90252-312 (No month listed on cover) #22 12/73 20c Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #21
    Scooby Doo (1970 Whitman) 21

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    Whitman edition. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #2
    Scream (1973 Skywald) 2

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    Cover by Jose Miralles. Edited by Al Hewetson. Stories by Al Hewetson. Art by Zesar Lopez, Ricardo Villamonte, Felipe Dela Rosa, Ferran Sostres, Jesus Suso Rego, Maro Nava, Domingo Gomez, and Emilo Bernardo. Horror anthology produced by upstart publisher Skywald, founded by Marvel and Warren veterans, and featuring artists of the Filipino New Wave. The origin of Lady Satan; The Thing in the Black Dress; Poes Pit and the Pendulum, with art by Villamonte. 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. 64 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $0.75.

  • Vol. 72 #10
    Screen Stories (1948-1979 Dell) Magazine Vol. 72 #10

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    Volume 72, Issue 10 - October, 1973. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 84 Pages B&W. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #240
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    Screw was a weekly tabloid newspaper published and edited by Al Goldstein and his Milky Way Productions. This New York based publication was notable for being a pioneer in bringing hardcore pornography into the American mainstream during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Cover by Shelby McPherson. Tabloid format, 11.5" x 15", 32 pages, B&W. ADULT MATERIAL Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #241
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    Screw was a weekly tabloid newspaper published and edited by Al Goldstein and his Milky Way Productions. This New York based publication was notable for being a pioneer in bringing hardcore pornography into the American mainstream during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Cover by Michael Kanerak. Tabloid format, 11.5" x 15", 32 pages, B&W. ADULT MATERIAL Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #242
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    Screw was a weekly tabloid newspaper published and edited by Al Goldstein and his Milky Way Productions. This New York based publication was notable for being a pioneer in bringing hardcore pornography into the American mainstream during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Tabloid format, 11.5" x 15", 32 pages, B&W. ADULT MATERIAL Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #243
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    Screw was a weekly tabloid newspaper published and edited by Al Goldstein and his Milky Way Productions. This New York based publication was notable for being a pioneer in bringing hardcore pornography into the American mainstream during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Cover by Jay Kinney. Tabloid format, 11.5" x 15", 32 pages, B&W. ADULT MATERIAL Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #4
    Secret Origins (1973 DC 1st Series) 4

    Cover by Nick Cardy. "The Origin of the Vigilante," script by Mort Weisinger, art by Mort Meskin; At his execution, Killer Kelly tells Vigilante that he will come back from the grave, but he has really just bribed the prison doctor to lower the voltage; Greg Sanders, rodeo man, is met by Betty Stuart, a blues singer, after a rodeo, and he learns that Killer Kelly is loose; At his home, Greg dons the costume of the Vigilante and heads to the costume ball of Van Ardsley; reprinted from Action Comics #42. "The Origin of Kid Eternity," script by Otto Binder, art by Sheldon Moldoff; A boy and his grandfather are torpedoed in their boat by a Nazi sub and killed, but when the lad reaches the Pearly Gates, his name is not on the list to die; So Mr. Kepper, who was responsible, brings back the boy's spirit into his body, clapped his hands allowing a ray of light to strike the corpse, and the lad lived again, and was endowed by Mr. Keeper with great powers; By speaking the word "eternity", the boy could call upon any historical person who once lived to aid him in any given situation; reprinted from Hit Comics #25. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #27
    Secret Romance (1968) 27

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    Cover by Art Cappello. Stories by unknown. Art by Art Cappello, Torre Repiso and Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia. She may wear Stu's ring, but they'll never belong to each other! Read..."The Man for Me!" Also featuring: "The Way Back" and "Good-Bye My Love"! Plus: 1-page story "Kiss Thief!" And: Find-a-Word puzzle page! Also: letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #14
    Secrets of Sinister House (1972) 14

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    "The Man and the Snake" with script by E. Nelson Bridwell (from a story by Ambrose Bierce), art by Alfredo Alcala; "The Roommate" with script by Fred Wolfe, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bill Draut; and "The Glass Nightmare" with script by Michael Fleisher, breakdowns by Russell Carley, finished art by Alcala. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #14MJ
    Secrets of Sinister House (1972) Mark Jewelers 14MJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Man and the Snake" with script by E. Nelson Bridwell (from a story by Ambrose Bierce), art by Alfredo Alcala; "The Roommate" with script by Fred Wolfe, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bill Draut; and "The Glass Nightmare" with script by Michael Fleisher, breakdowns by Russell Carley, finished art by Alcala. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #88
    Sex to Sexty (1965 S.R.I. Publishing) 88

    "Sex to Sexty: Fly United!" Men's Magazine with adult jokes and cartoons. 64 pages, text, with B&W illustrations Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #115
    Sgt. Fury (1963) 115
    Published Oct 1973 by Marvel.

    "This One's For Fury!" Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by John Tartaglione. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #115MJ
    Sgt. Fury (1963) Mark Jewelers 115MJ

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    Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #115
    Sgt. Fury (1963) UK Edition 115

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. "This One's For Fury!" Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by John Tartaglione. 32 pages, full color.

  • Issue #6
    Shazam (1973) 6
    Published Oct 1973 by DC.

    Cover by C. C. Beck and Jack Adler. Better Late Than Never!, script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; Dr. Sivana tricks Billy into wearing a watch made of Suspendium which freezes Billy and Captain Marvel as they try to say "Shazam." Dexter Knox and His Electric Grandmother!, script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by C. C. Beck; When Grandmother Knox dusts Dexter's latest invention she is super-charged with electricity which is later used to power the lights in Miami after a blackout. Reprint back-up: "The Marvel Family Battles the Man Who Changed the World" from m The Marvel Family #53 in 1950, script by Otto Binder, art by Kurt Schaffenberger. Information about the tabloid sized book, The Amazing World of Superman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #6MJ
    Shazam (1973) Mark Jewelers 6MJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Two new stories: "Better Late Than Never!" Script by Denny O'Neil, art by C.C. Beck. "Dexter Knox and his Electric Grandmother!" Script by Elliot Maggin, art by C.C. Beck. Reprint back-up: "The Marvel Family Battles the Man Who Changed the World" with art by Kurt Schaffenberger from 1950. Infinity cover with art by C.C. Beck and photo by Jack Adler. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #5
    SHIELD (1973 Marvel) 5

    This series contains slightly edited reprints. Cover art by Jim Steranko. Beware... The Deadly Dreadnought!, script by Jim Steranko (plot) and Roy Thomas (dialogue), art by Jim Steranko; While the AUTOFAC computer works out the true identity of the Supreme Hydra, Fury plans to have Bronson transport Laura to SHIELD's West coast HQ; In the Personal Effects Dept. Fury is given a new weapons-laden outfit; Just in time-- as moments later, he's attacked by The Dreadnought, a deadly 8-foot-tall HYDRA killer robot. Death-Trap!, script and art by Jim Steranko; The Heli-Carrier takes on a number of VIP's, as well as Prof. Trojak and his "Q-Ray" for a demonstration; But Trojak is really a HYDRA agent, and his oversized machine has been used to smuggle several HYDRA thugs aboard! In addition to these dangers, Fury must also cope with his 3 best friends, who've been hypnotized to kill him. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #5MJ
    SHIELD (1973 Marvel) Mark Jewelers 5MJ

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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Final issue of this series. Slightly edited reprints: "Beware the Deadly Dreadnaught!" (from Strange Tales 154) and "Death Trap!" (from ST 155). Scripts by Jim Steranko and Roy Thomas, art by Steranko Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

    • Water damage: Moderate.
  • Issue #117

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