Comic books January 1970

Doubleday Edition - 1st printing. Written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Art and cover by Frank Frazetta. The first book in Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic science fiction epic! It's a saga that spans ELEVEN novels. They are the tales that make the names of John Carter and Deja Thoris legends of the genre and sci-fi icons of the generations to come! Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 178 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Vintage men's interest entertainment magazine that contains articles of interest for bachelors, humorous adult themed comic strips, short fiction stories, and nude pin-up photography. 8.5" x 11", 72 pages, mostly B&W with some color pages. -MATURE READERS-

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. "The Forbidden Costume!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Roussos; Two alien uniforms travel to Earth, one taking over Superman and the other taking over Perry White. Batman ad. Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes back-up, "Lament for a Legionnaire!", script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Jack Abel; When Dream Girl dreams of the death of Mon-El, the Legionnaires and even the planet of Daxam try to protect him; A descendant of his brother, Eltro Gand, takes his place, but Mon dies as a result of lead poisoning; Appearances by Dream Girl, Element Lad, the Karate Kid, Mon-El, Princess Projectra, Shadow Lass, Superboy, and Untra-Boy. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Issue #11 - Jan. 1970. 5 1/4-in. x 6 3/4-in., 60 pages, black and white.

Issue #12 - Jan. 1970. 5 1/4-in. x 6 3/4-in., 60 pages, black and white.

January 1970. Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin-up girls. In this issue: Marijuana - assassin of youth?; How to Attack the Establishment on a Shoestring; and Horseracing - the million-dollar tip! 8-in. x 11-in. Adults Only Cover price $0.75.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Kindergarten Criminal, script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Jack Abel; Supergirl battles Lex Luthor. The Romance Machine, script by Cary Bates, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; a computer is programmed by Brainiac to break Supergirls heart. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Written by Alan Riefe? and Henry Boltinoff. Art and Cover by Bob Oksner. Jerry and Renfrew star in "The Abominable Schmoman!" Plus: Jerry and Uncle Yahoo star in "The Fortune Haunters"! And Jerry in "The Job that Starts at the Top!" Plus: A Letter from Jerry. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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1st Edition - 1st printing. Edited by Dick Lupoff and Don Thompson. Classic history of comic books as told through essays by Harlan Ellison, Roy Thomas, Ted White, Don Thompson, Ron Goulart, Richard Ellington, Dick Lupoff, Bill Blackbeard, Tom Fagan, Jim Harmon, and Chris Steinbrunner. Edited by Lupoff and Thompson. 16 page color insert reproducing classic Golden Age comics covers. Hardcover, 264 pages, PC/PB&W.

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"On the Trail of the Chameleon!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy meet for a date at the Midtown Museum to see its new exhibit of priceless paintings. And also at the museum is Gwen's father...who is in charge of security for the evening. So when the paintings are shockingly stolen, Captain Stacy gets blamed for the theft! Peter knows the trusted police captain would never do that. So who did? Ultimately, the web-slinger remembers the name of the Chameleon...and sets a trap for the master of disguise! However the Chameleon is crafty, and he eludes Spider-Man's trap -- until the faceless villain makes a very big mistake! Cameo appearances by Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, J. Jonah Jameson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: The wall-crawler previously encountered the Chameleon in Amazing Spider-Man (1st series) #15. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales #61.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover by John Romita Sr. On The Trail of...the Chameleon!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (pencils), inks by Jim Mooney; Harry brings Flash to Peter's apartment and forces them to work out the confusion about Gwen; Peter and Gwen reunite and attend a gala where paintings are stolen under the nose of Capt. Stacy--it is the work of the Chameleon. Spidey sets a trap for the Chameleon but fails to unmask him until he sees…Peter Parker! Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 61. 36 pgs., full color.

Jan 1970. Science fiction stories by Ross Rocklynne, John Jakes, Howard L. Myers, Philip K. Dick "A Lincoln, Simulacrum" Part 2 of 2, and P. Schuyler Miller. Illustrations by Ralph Reese, Jeff Jones, and Michael Hinge. 5-1/2 in. x 7-1/2 in.; black and white; 146 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.60.

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January 1970. Stories: "In Our Hands, The Stars" (part 2) by Harry Harrison, "The Wild Blue Yonder" by Robert Chilson, "Curfew" by Bruce Daniels, "The Pyrophilic Saurian" by Howeard L. Myers, and "The Proper Gander" by A. Bertram Chandler. Science Fact article, "What Supports Apollo?" by J. Russell Seitz and Ben Bova. Photo cover. Illustrations by Kelly Freas, Vincent DiFate, and Leo Summers. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

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Archie's Christmas Stocking. "Just Be Claus," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Thanks to one too many hits in the head during football practice, Moose is suffering from intermittent memory loss. "Exchange Student," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie buys Veronica a bottle of perfume for Christmas, but accidentally gets it spilled all over him before he can give it to her. "Santa Mantle," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Reggie follows Archie around to see what he is buying for Veronica, then buys a more expensive version of each gift. "Man's Best Friend," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead talks about a great new transistor radio that Archie likes, so everyone buys Archie one for Christmas. "Gift Wrapped!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. Archie Club News. Untitled story, pencils by Harry Lucey; Archie and Reggie compete to be the school Santa Claus by seeing who can do the most to contribute to the school party. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Betty and Veronica Christmas Spectacular. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "I'll Take the Wrap," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; At the gang's Christmas gift exchange, Betty and Veronica drive the boys nuts by insisting that they not tear the wrapping paper in order to get to the gift inside. "Yule-Tide Fool Time," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; While decorating the school auditorium for the Christmas party, Betty and Veronica observe the Christmas spirit begin to intoxicate the school staff. "It's In the Cards," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica goes out of her way to make Betty feel inadequate over the inexpensive Christmas cards she mailed out. "Old-Fashioned Christmas," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The gang leafs through old photo albums to see how Christmas was celebrated at the turn of the century. "It's About Time" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Holiday Joy-Boy," script by Al Hartley, pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Lodge nearly induces a stroke in himself worrying about what accident Archie will have during his visit to the mansion. "Shopping Daze Till Christmas," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; While shopping for Christmas presents for herself, Veronica runs across a destitute woman unable to purchase any gifts for the season. Betty and Veronica Pin-up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "A Christmas Story or What the Dickens???", script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; After refusing to join the gang in singing Christmas carols, Veronica is visited by a ghostly spirit and shown what's in store for her if she doesn't change her ways. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Archie's Christmas Love In. "Dig the Decorator"; The pesky Hall twins fool around as Archie's gang decorates the gym for a Christmas party. Archie Giant Size ad. "Understanding Candy"; Reggie gives Archie candy laced with pepper, but Archie passes it on to Mr. Weatherbee in the spirit of Christmas. "A Clothes Call"; Miss Grundy tries new mod hair style and clothing, then is terrified to face her students. "Love Finds a Way," script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Shamed by a large Christmas present from Big Ethel, Jughead asks her on a date. In her enthusiasm she gets drenched in snow and starts a cold, so Jughead is spared the date after all. "If the Sprit Moves You"; Archie and the rest of the basketball team celebrate both flower power and the spirit of Christmas by handing out flowers and being ultra-polite. "Flower Children"; Archie celebrates flower power and the spirit of Christmas by handing out flowers. Archie Club News. "Think Big" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Looky, Looky, Looky... Here Comes Cookie!"; Miss Beazley slips and falls on the flowers Archie and his gang are distributing. "De-Lighted"; Mr. Lodge is decorating his house and yard for a neighborhood contest. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Work of Art, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty horrifies Mr. Lodge by claiming that an abstract work of art looks a lot like Archie. Un-Can-Ny, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica wants to star in a commercial her father's company is putting together. Money's No Object, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica go Christmas shopping. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

1st printing. "1935-1945!" By Harold Gray. Introduction by Al Capp. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 640 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 370, Issue 1 - January, 1970. Men's adventure magazine with articles, fiction, and humor. 8.5" x 11", 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

1st printing. This 10-page pamphlet of Advertisements was sent out to members of the media to promote the animate Disney Movie "The Aristocats." Includes pages to color, display ads for "The Aristocats" animated Disney film, special slugs, a composite Ad, display Ads and more! Softcover (Stapled), 10 1/2-in. x 15-in., 10 pages (1-Sided), B&W.

1st printing. This booklet was sent out to members of the media to promote the animate Disney Movie "The Aristocats." Includes a synopsis, list of characters, promotional information, introduction to the voice actors, and lots more! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 10 1/2-in. x 15-in., 16 pages, B&W.

Men's interest digest with comics and jokes. 5" x 6.5", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

William Morrow Edition - 1st printing. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Follow the hilarious adventures of the wily Gallic hero, Asterix, and his friends as they protect their town from dastardly Roman legionnaires in these hysterical historical tales - re-colored, re-linked, and released in their original order! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

NOTE: All Text is in French - Volume 15 - 1st printing. "La Zizanie (Asterix and the Roman Agent)!" Written by René Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Julius Caesar resorts to psychological warfare to defeat the little Gaulish village: he's sent expert troublemaker Tortuous Convolulus to set friend against friend. Jealousy soon spreads as the Gauls become suspicious of each other. Somehow, Asterix must outwit the wily Convolulus. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color.

Note: All Text is in French.

NOTE: All Text is in French - Volume 16 - 1st printing. "Asterix Chez Les Helvetes (Asterix in Switzerland)!" Written by René Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color.

Note: All Text is in French.

NOTE: All Text is in French - Volume 17 - 1st printing. "Le domaine des dieux (The Mansions of the Gods)!" Written by René Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. They want to pave paradise and put up a housing develpment. That's why a multinational team of slave construction workers are clearing the forests just outside the Gaulish town. Will the the Gauls be fast enough to stop them and prevent Roman upstarts from moving in? Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color.

Note: All Text is in French.

NOTE: All Text is in French - Volume 17 - 2nd and later printings. "Le domaine des dieux (The Mansions of the Gods)!" Written by René Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. They want to pave paradise and put up a housing develpment. That's why a multinational team of slave construction workers are clearing the forests just outside the Gaulish town. Will the the Gauls be fast enough to stop them and prevent Roman upstarts from moving in? Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color.

Note: All Text is in French.

Darguad (Hodder & Stoughton) Edition - 1st printing. The Romans have invaded Britain, but one village still holds out. Asterix and Obelix come to help, with a barrel of magic potion in hand. But to deliver the precious brew, the Gaulish heroes must face fog, rain, bad food, warm beer, and the Roman too. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color.

William Morrow Edition - 1st printing. When Roman Centurion Crismus Bonus finds out about Getafix's magic potion, he kidnaps the druid to force him to reveal the recipe. So Asterix joins his friend in captivity and together they two plan to whip up a surprise with truly hair-raising effects. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

William Morrow Edition - 1st printing. It's off to the wars for Asterix and Obelix: they've enlisted as legionnaires in order to rescue Tragicomix, whom the Romans forcibly conscripted. The two find Tragicomix and succeed in causing the biggest commotion ever on a battlefield. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

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A collection of science fiction short stories and articles. Softcover, 8-in. x 7-in., 132 ages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $0.60.

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Art by Friedrich Hundertwasser and Rick Schreiter. Counterculture magazine created and edited by Ralph Ginzberg. Issue features photos and cover of Thomas Weir art. 10 3/4-in. x 11 1/4-in. 60 Pages B&W Cover price $3.00.

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"Did You Hear the One About Scorpio?" Guest-starring Captain Marvel and Nick Fury. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Sam Grainger. Cover by Sal Buscema and Sam Grainger. Captain America calls a late night meeting at Avengers Mansion! Three New York City officials have been kidnapped in recent days by Scorpio! And the disappearances are connected somehow to SHIELD and Nick Fury! Rick Jones tries to provide some answers at the meeting, but in stunning fashion Scorpio cuts down Rick and the Avengers with one powerful blast from the zodiac key! After the quintet of avengers are taken to Scorpio's hideaway, they come face-to-face with the twelve houses of the Zodiac! And shortly thereafter the no-holds-barred battle begins! The Avengers vs. the Zodiac! Can Earth's Mightiest Heroes defeat the celestial super-villains? Perhaps the stars will be aligned for victory! First appearances of the Zodiac, Libra, and Taurus (aka Cornelius Van Lunt). Cameo appearance by Dum Dum Dugan. Flashback cameo by Jake Fury. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Vision, Yellowjacket, and the Wasp. (Notes: Elements of the story from Nick Fury Agent of Shield 15 continue in this issue. The Avengers battle the Zodiac again in Avengers 120. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Keith Pollard.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. "Did You Hear the One About Scorpio?" Guest-starring Captain Marvel and Nick Fury. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Sam Grainger. Cover by Sal Buscema and Sam Grainger. Captain America calls a late night meeting at Avengers Mansion! Three New York City officials have been kidnapped in recent days by Scorpio! And the disappearances are connected somehow to SHIELD and Nick Fury! Rick Jones tries to provide some answers at the meeting, but in stunning fashion Scorpio cuts down Rick and the Avengers with one powerful blast from the zodiac key! After the quintet of avengers are taken to Scorpio's hideaway, they come face-to-face with the twelve houses of the Zodiac! And shortly thereafter the no-holds-barred battle begins! The Avengers vs. the Zodiac! Can Earth's Mightiest Heroes defeat the celestial super-villains? Perhaps the stars will be aligned for victory! First appearances of the Zodiac, Libra, and Taurus (aka Cornelius Van Lunt). Cameo appearance by Dum Dum Dugan. Flashback cameo by Jake Fury. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Goliath, Vision, Yellowjacket, and the Wasp. (Notes: Elements of the story from Nick Fury Agent of Shield 15 continue in this issue. The Avengers battle the Zodiac again in Avengers 120. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Keith Pollard.) 32 pages.

Dutch Edition - Painted Cover, Paul Norris Art, Mike Royer Inks - Reprints Magnus Robot Fighter #25 (Gold Key) - 32 Pages B&W Cover price $0.70.

Photo cover. Comic book adventures of the Banana Splits, Fleegle, Bingo, Drooper, and Snorky, from the Saturday morning show "The Banana Splits Adventure Hour which aired from 1968 to 1970. The Banana Splits in "Mad Mad Movers," "Plumber's Friends," "To The Rescue," and "Fun and Feuds." No story/art credits given. Cover price $0.15.