Comic books January 1983

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese. 1st printing. Go behind-the-scenes of one of the most beloved sci-fi animes in history. Space Cruiser Yamato was translated to U.S. audiences as Star Blazers and this issue beautiful anime cells and artwork of characters, vehicles and scenes from the show. Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers NOTE: All Text is in Japanese. NOTE: This is a Japanese manga-style book and is meant to be read right-to-left.

Original cover price: 20p. All the latest UK/US comics news. Lew Stringer strip; feature on comic writing; a Marvel press conference transcript, hosted by Jim Shooter. Cover by Carl Stevenson.

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"Fantasia!" Part 2 of 4. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Bob Hall. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Bob Hall and Al Milgrom. Peter Parker continues to be troubled by Debra Whitman's psychological problems and tracks down Biff Rifkin to learn about Debra's tragic past. Peter's heart sinks as Biff tells him that Debra was a battered wife in her troubled marriage. What is the Amazing Spider-Man going to do when he visits Debra in her east side apartment? It's a touching moment. Meanwhile, the three-way gang war among the Owl, Kingpin, and Doctor Octopus ramps up as each man tries to gain possession of the nuclear activator! What are the criminal masterminds planning? The Black Cat may have the answer! (Notes: Following this issue Debra Whitman departs the Spider-Man titles for many, many years. She finally returns in Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man 14. The Black Cat previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 227.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Fantasia!" Part 2 of 4. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Bob Hall. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Bob Hall and Al Milgrom. Peter Parker continues to be troubled by Debra Whitman's psychological problems and tracks down Biff Rifkin to learn about Debra's tragic past. Peter's heart sinks as Biff tells him that Debra was a battered wife in her troubled marriage. What is the Amazing Spider-Man going to do when he visits Debra in her east side apartment? It's a touching moment. Meanwhile, the three-way gang war among the Owl, Kingpin, and Doctor Octopus ramps up as each man tries to gain possession of the nuclear activator! What are the criminal masterminds planning? The Black Cat may have the answer! (Notes: Following this issue Debra Whitman departs the Spider-Man titles for many, many years. She finally returns in Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man 14. The Black Cat previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 227.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Fantasia!" Part 2 of 4. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Bob Hall. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Bob Hall and Al Milgrom. Peter Parker continues to be troubled by Debra Whitman's psychological problems and tracks down Biff Rifkin to learn about Debra's tragic past. Peter's heart sinks as Biff tells him that Debra was a battered wife in her troubled marriage. What is the Amazing Spider-Man going to do when he visits Debra in her east side apartment? It's a touching moment. Meanwhile, the three-way gang war among the Owl, Kingpin, and Doctor Octopus ramps up as each man tries to gain possession of the nuclear activator! What are the criminal masterminds planning? The Black Cat may have the answer! (Notes: Following this issue Debra Whitman departs the Spider-Man titles for many, many years. She finally returns in Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man 14. The Black Cat previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 227.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Cover features: E.T. Returns!, Star Wars III, Star Trek III, Superman III, and sci-fi things to come in 1983. B&W, 64 pages, standard paper stock. Cover price $1.95.

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Direct Edition. Cover art by Tom Palmer. "The Darker," script by David Michelinie, pencils by Ron Frenz (layouts), inks by Tom Palmer (finishes); Chewbaca and some droids end up in dangerous tunnels near a Rebel Base…can they fend off deadly creatures and return to base? 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

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Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Tom Palmer. "The Darker," script by David Michelinie, pencils by Ron Frenz (layouts), inks by Tom Palmer (finishes); Chewbaca and some droids end up in dangerous tunnels near a Rebel Base…can they fend off deadly creatures and return to base? 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Canadian Edition with 75¢ variant cover price. "The Darker" is written by David Michelinie, with art by Ron Frenz and Tom Palmer. Characters: Luke Skywalker; C-3PO; R2-D2; Princess Leia; Chewbacca; Lando Calrissian; Dengar; IG-88; Bossk; The Darker. Cover by Tom Palmer. Cover price $0.75.

B&W magazine published in the UK. NOTE: Title previously Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Monthly (1980 UK)

1st printing. By Joe Johnston and Nilo Rodis-Jamero. Additional artist credits include Ralph McQuarrie, Norman Reynolds, and Phil Tippett. Featuring original drawings from the most exciting chapter in the greatest space fantasy of all time. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

Starburst is the British "magazine of cinema and television fantasy." Issue #53 includes: E.T. arrives; bonus exclusive - The Steven Spielberg Story; interview with Harrison Ford. E.T. and Spielberg cover. Original cover price: 95p. NOTE: #4-87 published by Marvel Comics.

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Frank Herbert on the Dune movie; how producer Gary Kurtz put 'Star Wars' magic into Dark Crystal - exclusive behind the scenes interviews; why you loved (and hated) E.T.; Raiders of the Lost Ark producer Frank Marshall; The Time Tunnel returns; Twice Upon a Time preview; report from the Worldcon. Dark Crystal cover. Cover price $2.50.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Milton Caniff. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $39.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Milton Caniff. Supplemental material by Shel Dorf and Chris Jenson.

Kitchen Sink Press collects the comic strip from Terry and the Pirates creator Caniff.

WWII vet and aviator Canyon has adventures around the world during the Cold War. Reprints the Steve Canyon daily strips from January 13 to May 15, 1947, starting with the strip's debut. Kitchen Sink also provides a wealth of behind-the-scenes material about Caniff's career.

This issue features an overview of Caniff's career before Steve Canyon, a letter written "by" Steve Canyon (actually Caniff), and letters of appreciation from Robert Bloch, Mort Walker, Jim Shooter, Stan Drake, Will Eisner, Stan Lee, Jerry Siegel, Harlan Ellison, Carl Barks, Dick Moores and Leonard Starr. Flying Off at the Mouth; Letters; Setting the Stage; Steve Canyon; A Background Note.

Softcover (saddle-stitched), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W.

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Portuguese edition of U.S. Superman stories. Text in Porguguese. Script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Curt Swan/Murphy Anderson. 6-3/8 in. x 9-3/8 in.; full color; 32 pages.

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Supergirl gets a job as a secretary for one of the faculty advisors at Lake Shore University and also has to deal with a villain named Decay who can destroy with a touch in "Decay Day." Script by Paul Kupperberg and art by Carmine Infantino & Bob Oksner. Issue also has Lois Lane in "Missy Is Missing" in which Lois investigates the disappearance of famous model Missy Conrad. Script by Tamsyn O'Flynn and art by Bob Oksner. Cover price $0.60.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Supergirl gets a job as a secretary for one of the faculty advisors at Lake Shore University and also has to deal with a villain named Decay who can destroy with a touch in "Decay Day." Script by Paul Kupperberg and art by Carmine Infantino & Bob Oksner. Issue also has Lois Lane in "Missy Is Missing" in which Lois investigates the disappearance of famous model Missy Conrad. Script by Tamsyn O'Flynn and art by Bob Oksner. Cover price $0.75.

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Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. The Bizarrobuster Is Loose, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Dave Hunt; On Bizarro World, Bizarros are dying; Bizarro #1 travels to earth to enlist the aid of Superman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. The Bizarrobuster Is Loose, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Dave Hunt; On Bizarro World, Bizarros are dying; Bizarro #1 travels to earth to enlist the aid of Superman. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

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1st printing. Introduction by E. Nelson Bridwell. A comprehensive volume collects some of the Man of Steel's most memoriable appearances from his first forty-five years. Including stories from the pages of Action Comics, Adventure Comics, Superboy, Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen, Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane, and, of course, Superman. Hardcover, 384 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $15.95.

NO DUST JACKET -1st printing. Introduction by E. Nelson Bridwell. A comprehensive volume collects some of the Man of Steel's most memoriable appearances from his first forty-five years. Including stories from the pages of Action Comics, Adventure Comics, Superboy, Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen, Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane, and, of course, Superman. Hardcover, 384 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $15.95.

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"Prelude to Holocaust!" Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Jan Duursema and Tom Mandrake. The revelations come fast and furious as Harry Kay's true identity is revealed, Karen Clancy's terrifying secret is exposed, Sunderland's ultimate scheme unfolds, and Holland's fatal illness comes to the forefront! Includes the back-up tale "Sanctuary of Shadows!" Starring The Phantom Stranger. Written by Joey Cavalier. Art by Fred Carrillo. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

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Canadian Edition with 75 cent cover price. "Prelude to Holocaust!" Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Jan Duursema and Tom Mandrake. The revelations come fast and furious as Harry Kay's true identity is revealed, Karen Clancy's terrifying secret is exposed, Sunderland's ultimate scheme unfolds, and Holland's fatal illness comes to the forefront! Includes the back-up tale "Sanctuary of Shadows!" Starring The Phantom Stranger. Written by Joey Cavalier. Art by Fred Carrillo. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

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1st printing. True stories of the unexplained! Includes seven different tales by seven different authors about seven chilling events that have never been explained. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 606 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations.

Issue #8 - Jan. 1983. Fanzine dedicated to Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan. Ads from collectors. Side-stapled, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 12 Pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

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Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Edward Hannigan [Ed Hannigan], inks by Dave Simons. Trials, script by Bill Mantlo and Jim Shooter (Plot), pencils by Don Perlin, inks by Vince Colletta; Wolf is humiliated in a trial run race and must redeem himself against Monique Areadite; Meanwhile Honcho is on a top secret mission in Cairo and Cowboy and Georgianna flirt with one another much to the dismay of Wrench. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Edward Hannigan [Ed Hannigan], inks by Dave Simons. Trials, script by Bill Mantlo and Jim Shooter (Plot), pencils by Don Perlin, inks by Vince Colletta; Wolf is humiliated in a trial run race and must redeem himself against Monique Areadite; Meanwhile Honcho is on a top secret mission in Cairo and Cowboy and Georgianna flirt with one another much to the dismay of Wrench. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Cover pencils by Edward Hannigan [Ed Hannigan], inks by Dave Simons. Trials, script by Bill Mantlo and Jim Shooter (Plot), pencils by Don Perlin, inks by Vince Colletta; Wolf is humiliated in a trial run race and must redeem himself against Monique Areadite; Meanwhile Honcho is on a top secret mission in Cairo and Cowboy and Georgianna flirt with one another much to the dismay of Wrench. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

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Cover pencils by Alan Kupperberg, inks by Alan Weiss. "This Battleground Earth," script by Doug Moench, pencils by Alan Kupperberg, inks by Jim Mooney; Odin and the other gods, driven to Midgard by Tyr and Loki make a last stand in Long Island with the help of Thor. Appearances by Sif, Fandral, Hogun, Volstagg, Loki, and the war-god Tyr. Bullpen Bulletins. Dungeons and Dragons ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Cover pencils by Alan Kupperberg, inks by Vince Colletta. "Violence in Video," script by Doug Moench, pencils by Alan Kupperberg, inks by Vince Colletta; Odin and the other gods return to Asgard, but Sif stays behind with Thor; Gregory Nettles is sucked inside a giant video game and becomes Megatak who then attacks an electronics show. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, and Volstagg. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 334,848; average paid circulation 167,915.Make Your First Adventure an Endless Quest Book ad for TSR games. 36 pgs., full color.

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1st printing. Based on the Japanese anime series, this annual features graphic novel material, prose short stories, and dossiers on characters and vehicles. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, PC/PB&W.

January 17, 1983. A weekly news magazine. Cover story focuses on James Levine, opera, and being a maestro. 8" x 11", 76 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $1.50.

1st printing. Come along as Tinkerbell and her friends head to the circus to solve a mystery! Softcover (Stapled/Saddle-Stitched), 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

January 15, 1983. Cover: Rita Moreno and the cast of "9 to 5." Inside: Fraggles, Anne Murray; Moreno article/interview; Winston Churchill. Cover price $0.50.

January 22, 1983. Cover: Geraldo Rivera, Mike Wallace, Brian Ross. Inside: TV's best investigative reporters; Erin Moran of "Joanie Loves Chachi"; Richard Wagner. Cover price $0.50.