Comic books October 1971

Initially titled "Jem" until some time in the late 50's-early 60s. Men's interest magazine with fiction, articles and pictorials. 8-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, B&W with color on some pictorial pages. Mature readers. Cover price $1.25.

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Issue 8. October 1971. Fanzine newsletter co-published by Jim Vadeboncouer, Robert Napier, and Jan Strnad. Reviews and analysis given of other fanzines. 8.5" x 11". 8 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Pat Boyette. Who's Staying in the Secret Room?, art by Pat Boyette. The Shadow of the Cross, art by Steve Ditko; An 18th century witch coven attempts to work a spell that will transfer the spirit of one of the witches into the body of her modern day relative but are thwarted when the local priest uses two boards to form a cross in the skylight and the witch's body bursts into flame. The Face of the Mummy text story. R.I.P., pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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Anthology comic which features spooky and suspenseful stories relating to ghosts and other mysteries from the beyond. This issue reprints stories from issue number 10, "Image of Evil," "My Uncle has Green Leaves," "A Terrible Surprise," and "The Last Laugh." Issue also has "The Final Burial" one-page text feature. Story and art credits: Unknown. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Joe Gill, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Pat Boyette. A horror anthology from Charlton that often featured work by Steve Ditko and other comics luminaries. The mysterious Mr. Eye tries to hypnotize Byron into marrying his assistant (!), in a story (and cover) with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. A soldier in Vietnam gets some otherworldly air support. Candy and Burt don't know if they can pass up the deal on this house, even if it is haunted. Army of the Dead; The Mysterious Mansion of Baron Von Gruber; The Ghost Tiger!; The Fatal Error. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover art by Nick Cardy. We Challenge You to Read On!, art by Tony DeZuniga; Introduction to the concept of ghosts featuring Abraham Lincoln, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Mark Twain. Death's Bridegroom!, script by Leo Dorfman [as Geoff Brown], art by Jim Aparo; She had waited years for her betrothed, only to have a con man stage a weirdo wedding--until she pulled the last trick on him! Ghost in the Iron Coffin, script by Leo Dorfman [as David George], art by Sam Glanzman. The Tattooed Terror!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sy Barry. The Last Dream!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sy Barry. The Spectral Coachman!, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Tony DeZuniga; Tombstone, Arizona, draws its name from the town graveyard where the greatest badmen of the west are buried. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Featuring: 9 page story "Honeymoon for Three" drawn by Jay Scott Pike and Vince Colletta; 1 page text article "Are You Afraid to Love?"; 9 page reprint story "Which Girl Am I?" pencilled by Gene Colan (p 1) and Dick Giordano? (some-inking to update hairstyles; original title: "The Day I Looked Like This"); 7 page story "The Hard Way!" drawn by Win Mortimer and Vince Colletta; 7 page story "Castle of Love" pencilled by Bill Draut; 1 page From Barbara Miles, with Love letters page; 7 page reprint? story "This Is Our Moment" pencilled by John Romita, Sr. Cover price $0.25.

Featuring: 8 page reprint story "He Was My Man" pencilled by John Romita, Sr. (note: hairdos retouched); 1 page text article "What to Do If You've Lost Your Man"; 7 page reprint? story "Sweet Misery of Love" pencilled by Howard Purcell (note: hairdos retouched); 8 page reprint? story "Portrait of a Proud Girl" pencilled by John Romita, Sr. (note: hairdos retouched); 7 page reprint? story "Kiss Me Goodbye" drawn by Arthur Peddy and Bernard Sachs (note: hairdos retouched); 2 page Julia Roberts, Romance Counselor letters page; 8 page reprint? story "Something in Common" drawn by Mike Sekowsky and Bernard Sachs (note: hairdos retouched). Cover price $0.25.

October 1971. Volume 1, Number 3. Graphic Story World is a newsletter edited by Richard Kyle covering the entire spectrum of graphic arts: Underground Comix, Comic Books, Animated Films, Books, & more. This issue: Articles on the Spirit Magazine, Asterix, and lots more. 8 1/2" x 11"; black and white; 16 pages. Cover price $0.40.

"Smog Fog Fight" and "The Hoppicopter." Photo cover. Cover price $0.15.

Vintage supermarket tabloid magazine full of high profile true crime stories of the FBI and the CIA, some with testimonials from those involved in, or close to the cases themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 66 pages, B&W. Recommended for ages 16+.

Cover pencils by Jay Scott Pike. Stories by unknown. Art by Don Heck?, Art Saaf, George Tuska?, Vince Colletta and unknown. Lisa sets her sights on her friend Janice's boss but she doesn't know he's also Janice's boyfriend in "Labor of Love"! Plus: Wendy tries to break through the distant and rude attitude of the handsome Rolfe in "Woman Hater!" Also: Carol is drawn to Lee, but he seems to be already taken by Dina in "Swinging Singles Hotel"! And: Shy Michelle starts going out with Joe but her mother doesn't think he's good enough for her. She tries dating more "acceptable" guys but ends up back with Joe in "Too Easy to Love"! Plus: 2-page filler "What the Stars Say About Your Future"! Also: Letters page Telling It the Way It Is. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Painted cover by Harry Rosenbaum. Edited by Sol Brodsky. Stories and art by Gary Friedrich, Ross Andru, Mike Esposito, Syd Shores and Rich Buckler. The Hell Rider is a biker superhero created by Gary Friedrich, who would later create Marvels Ghost Rider. HR battles a psychopath; female superhero The Butterfly faces a murderous cult; plus an advice column for cyclists. Final issue of the series. 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. 64 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $0.60.

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Volume 2. Spanish language edition. Pages 161-180. "Persecucion Implacable" ("Relentless Pursuit"). 9" x 12", 20 pages, full color, standard paper stock.

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Volume 2. Spanish language edition. Pages 181-200. "Combatiendo Por La Reina" ("Fighting For The Queen"). 9" x 12", 20 pages, full color, standard paper stock.

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Volume 2. Spanish language edition. Pages 201-220. "Lucha Sin Cuartel" ("Relentless Struggle"). 9" x 12", 20 pages, full color, standard paper stock.

Volume 2. Spanish language edition. Pages 221-240. "El Rescate de Desira" ("The Rescue of Desira"). 9" x 12", 20 pages, full color, standard paper stock.

Volume 3. Spanish language edition. Pages 1-20. "Traición" ("Treason"). 9" x 12", 20 pages, full color, standard paper stock.

Stories and art by John D. Craig, William Arnes, Charles Thompson, Franklin Chase, Avery West, Michael Praetorius, Gabriel Varney, and Whittier Fowles. A lurid horror magazine from Stanley Morse Publications featuring posed photographs as illustrations (some of which must be seen to be truly appreciated). A man tells the story of his return from the grave. An army of zombies advances on the living. A town is attacked by giant spiders. Sweet Violets of Death!; Shrieking Victim of the Vampires Curse; I Was Raised from the Grave!; The Army of Marching Corpses; The Howling Demon Who Hungered for Blood; Giant Spiders Are Attacking Our Town!; Terror from the Mummys Eyes; Adventures in Witchcraft. Final issue of the series. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

Cover art by Bernie Wrightson. "Bat Out of Hell," script by Jack Oleck, art by Nestor Redondo; Adam Leach kills his wife and hides her body in a wall but a giant vampire bat begins to torment him. "The Fantastic Wishing Well," pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos; A criminal finds a wishing well that grants his wishes. One page of Cain's Gargoyles cartoons, art by Sergio Aragones. One page of Cain's Gargoyles cartoons, art by Sergio Aragones. "Countdown," art by Ralph Reese; Peter and Jason were competing to be the pilot on the first mission to Mars until Peter killed Jason to ensure he would be the pilot. "Things Old... Things Forgotten," art by Bernie Wrightson; Igor Lazlo is creating a road thru the Old Hills in Central Europe but some creature is stopping his progress. "Who Am I?", art by Bernard Baily; A man with amnesia is forced to steal against his will by a disembodied head. He is a robot, and the head belongs to his creator; When the police trail the robot home, the scientist tries to escape, but he and the robot end up falling to their deaths. 1.5-page "Trick Or Treat" story, art by Michael W. Kaluta; A lethal virus is being transported on the Titanic. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Huey, Dewey and Louie Junior Woodchucks in "Traitor In the Ranks" and "Eagle Savers." No art/story credits given. Cover price $0.15.

Whitman edition. Huey, Dewey and Louie Junior Woodchucks in "Traitor In the Ranks" and "Eagle Savers." No art/story credits given. Cover price $0.15.

October 1971. Volume 21, No. 1 (Whole No. 156). Cover by Bruce Roggeri. Science fiction stories by Harry Harrison "The Stainless Steel Rat Saves the World", Keith Laumer, Irwin Ross, Barry Weissman, William Rotsler, and Robert F. Young. Science Feature article "Death Comes to the Megafauna" by L. Sprague de Camp. 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; black and white; 176 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.75.

Italian series. Reprints material from Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #110-112. 52 pages, color/B&W, Italian language.

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Last 15-cent cover price issue. Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin. The Monster and the Madman!, script by Roy Thomas and Gary Friedrich, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by John Severin; General Ross, Betty, Glenn and Samson think the Hulk is dead which is exactly how Dr. Doom wants it; Having made Bruce his willing servant using the awesome power of suggestion, Doom has him construct a gamma bomb with which he plans on subjugating a neighboring nation; Love, alas, brings Doom's well laid plans low as Valeria interferes in Bruce's subliminal programming to save the lives of thousands; The Hulk, not too happy about being controlled, comes close to crushing Doom like a tin can before he leaps off into the sunset; Iron Man cameo. 32 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin. The Monster and the Madman!, script by Roy Thomas and Gary Friedrich, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by John Severin; General Ross, Betty, Glenn and Samson think the Hulk is dead which is exactly how Dr. Doom wants it; Having made Bruce his willing servant using the awesome power of suggestion, Doom has him construct a gamma bomb with which he plans on subjugating a neighboring nation; Love, alas, brings Doom's well laid plans low as Valeria interferes in Bruce's subliminal programming to save the lives of thousands; The Hulk, not too happy about being controlled, comes close to crushing Doom like a tin can before he leaps off into the sunset; Iron Man cameo. 32 pgs.

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 $0.50.

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"When Demons Wail!" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by George Tuska and Frank Giacoia. Tony Stark is still in Washington D.C. trying to defend the quality of Stark Industries' products, when a new villain called Mikas takes control of Marianne Rodgers and her psychic powers! Now Iron Man must battle Mikas to free her! Last 15¢ issue. (Note: According to the story, the woman on the cover should be Marianne Rodgers; however her hair is colored red.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.15.

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National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. "When Demons Wail!" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by George Tuska and Frank Giacoia. Tony Stark is still in Washington D.C. trying to defend the quality of Stark Industries' products, when a new villain called Mikas takes control of Marianne Rodgers and her psychic powers! Now Iron Man must battle Mikas to free her! Last 15¢ issue. (Note: According to the story, the woman on the cover should be Marianne Rodgers; however her hair is colored red.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. "When Demons Wail!" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by George Tuska and Frank Giacoia. Tony Stark is still in Washington D.C. trying to defend the quality of Stark Industries' products, when a new villain called Mikas takes control of Marianne Rodgers and her psychic powers! Now Iron Man must battle Mikas to free her! (Note: According to the story, the woman on the cover should be Marianne Rodgers; however her hair is colored red.) 32 pages

October 1971. Text stories and illustrations. ""Fraidy Cat" by Edith Osborn Corbett, "A Horse named Herbert" by Anne Mart, "Dinkins and the Scary Surprise" by Elizabeth Whitson and more! 64 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Up Up and Away!!, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Alex arranges for the Pussycats to take a balloon ride as a promotional stunt. Queen of the Kitchen!, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Josie and Valerie help an old woman who feels useless after being forcibly retired from her job as a chef. The Power of Suggestion, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Gus LeMoine, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Alex hatches a plan to convince the girls that he's just as strong as Alan M., and pays Alan to go along with it. My Old Flame, script by Frank Doyle, art by Bob Bolling. Voodoo Swamp!, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; On the way to a gig at Spanish Joe's Roadhouse in the bayou country, the Pussycats get stuck in a swamp. Pet Fret! humor page with Li'l Jinx by Joe Edwards. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "The Angel Jones," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Mr. Andrews compares Jughead to a guardian angel because of his ability to keep Archie out of trouble. "Strings Attached," script by Dick Malmgren, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead encourages Archie to stand up to Veronica and refuse an invitation to her house. "Winged Victory," art by Samm Schwartz; In a silent story, Jughead battles a pesky fly. "Getting Involved," script by Dick Malmgren, art by Samm Schwartz; After a lecture from Jughead, Archie takes a stand and confronts some tough kids who are defacing public property. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

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"Wave Slave"; Archie chides Betty for always barbecuing and goes out surfing only to meet a surfer girl whose life is surfing; After spending time with her he decides barbecuing is a good idea. "Ride Pride"; After learning girls are attracted to Archie because of his car, Reggie builds a jalopy to equal Archie's but soon finds everyone is riding bikes to cut down on smog. "Pancho Punchy," script and pencils by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx goes out on a warm day wearing a poncho, to disguise the candy she bought at the candy store. "Beach or Bust"; Trouble starts when Archie and Veronica are relaxing on the beach and 2 youth run past them throwing sand; Things go downhill from there. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

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October 1, 1971. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. In this issue: photographs of the brain; riots at New York City's Tombs prison; Attica prison rebellion; Erma Bombeck; body surfing; and more. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; partial color; 80 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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October 8, 1971. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. In this issue: 1972 models of cars; team handball; Kenya; Judith Lowry; R.D. Laing; Yves St. Laurent; and more. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; partial color; 96 pages. Cover price $0.50.

October 15, 1971. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. This issue: Disney World Opens! Front cover picture of 1,500 Disney employees in front of Cinderella Castle. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; partial color; 96 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. The Wall Flower Child, script by Dick Malmgren, art by Bob Bolling; After all the boys ignore her at a party, Betty wanders off on her own and meets an older boy, Harry Owens, who takes her out in his car and tries to take advantage of her. Daisy Daze featuring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. To Each His Own, script by Frank Doyle, art by Bob Bolling; Archie, Betty and Veronica each get an anonymous phone call saying that "the most precious thing in your whole world is about to be destroyed." 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover by Joe Edwards. "Yo-Yo Queen!"; L'l Jinx wants to be a Yo-Yo Queen. "Flower Power!"; Li'l Jinx wants some flowers. "The Key Hold"; Li'l Jinx wants her own house key. "Hidden Meanings"; What do words mean? "Miss Mess"; Li'l Jinx does her homework on the floor. "Type Casting"; Dad is reading a book on child psychology. Scripts and art by Joe Edwards. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.