Comic books August 1975

August 9th, 1975. Action, Adventures, Western, and Humor comic strips featuring a new Red Star Robinson adventure, Danny Boyd, and the Cowboy Cricketer! 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 32 pages, PC/PB&W.

August 16th, 1975. Action, Adventures, Western, and Humor comic strips featuring a new Red Star Robinson adventure, Danny Boyd, and the Cowboy Cricketer! 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 32 pages, PC/PB&W.

August 23rd, 1975. Action, Adventures, Western, and Humor comic strips featuring a new Red Star Robinson adventure, Return to the Sword, and the Cowboy Cricketer! 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 32 pages, PC/PB&W.

August 30th, 1975. Action, Adventures, Western, and Humor comic strips featuring a new Red Star Robinson adventure, Cracker Jack, Boy Spy, and the Cowboy Cricketer! 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 32 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover by Ernie Chan. Featuring: 12 page story "The Bewitchment of Jerimiah Haskins" written by Michael Fleisher & Russell Carley (script continuity) and drawn by Jess Jodloman; 6 page story "Lafferty's Luck" written by Jack Oleck and drawn by Al Milgrom. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Ernie Chan. "The Inheritance of Blood," script by David V. Reed (as Coram Nobis), art by Nestor Redondo; A boy who goes to spend some vacation time with his cousins learns that they belong to a coven of werewolves. Cain & Abel cartoon page by Sergio Aragonés. "The Last Out," script by Steve Skeates, art by Buddy Gernale; A vampire arrives in a small town to prey upon what he considers stupid inhabitants, but he ends up getting tricked by their mention of a "bat cave"; When the villagers swarm him as a group and he attempts to flee, he discovers that the cave contains no bats to hide amongst but only two baseball bats left by one of the villagers as a pun. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Stories and art by Art Cappello, Ruben Sosa and Demetrio Sanchez Gomez. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. Biker "Jonnie Love" helps rancher Trudi find out who's trying to kill her, in a modern Western-romance story. After being dumped by rising football star Andy, Rae can never let another man get close. The cover, possibly by Demetrio Sanchez Gomez, is like a time capsule of the era's fashions. The Game of Love; Jonnie Love: An Offer They Couldn't Refuse!; Discovered Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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"The Man Who Came Down on a Rainbow!" Written by Len Wein. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Marie Severin. Even in the wastelands of Siberia, the Hulk can find no peace. In the last week he has been attacked time and again without provocation, first by the mad genius Gremlin, then by the mindless minions of the Mole Man. Now, the Russian Army wants him destroyed. Just when the green goliath gives up hope, he is visited by a golden stranger who comes to him on the rays of a rainbow. Glorian shows the Hulk a world where he is accepted and can live in peace. But, what is this golden stranger's connection to the Shaper of Worlds (last seen in Incredible Hulk #155)? Cover price $0.25.

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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 $0.60.

Number/month on cover: 90292-507, no month listed. Comic book version of the animated character who was part of the Pink Panther cartoon series. This issue features the cases of "Elementary Kindergarten," "The Anti-Cultural Crimes," and "The Kidnapped Inspector." Issue also has the Pink Panther in "A Trip to the Pink Planet." Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.25.

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Part 1 of 2 - "The Ring of the Nebulas!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. The greatest heroes of the Golden Age, Captain America, Human Torch, and Prince Namor alongside their sidekicks Bucky and Toro, unite to win World War II and take down the Axis Powers once and for all. But when Captain America rescues a mysterious woman of great beauty, the Invaders suddenly find themselves confronted with a threat greater than anything they've ever faced before. 32 pages FC. Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.25.

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"I Cry: Revenge!" Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by Arvell Jones and Chic Stone. Cover by Gil Kane and Al Milgrom. The War of the Super-Villains resumes after a one-issue hiatus. Iron Man battles the Mad Thinker, the Yellow Claw, and Firebrand to determine the winner of the Black Lama's golden globe. Who will win the war? (Note: The Black Lama storyline continues in Iron Man 80.) Cover price $0.25.

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August/September 1975. 62 Pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. Love Bug, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Alexandra is so pathetically love-struck over Alan M. that she goes into insane ecstasy at the mere mention of his name. A Big Help? humor page with Li'l Jinx by Joe Edwards. Splash of Success, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; The Cabots study abstract art under the guidance of the great Pablo Peculio. Car Wash Woes, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Melody gets everybody soaked while she's trying to wash her father's car. No Sense of Direction, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Ron Wilson and Frank Giacoia. The Monster in the Iron Mask!, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers; A seemingly invincible alien attacks Earth, but a magician realizes that he is using misdirection to keep from facing his one weakness: gas. Forever is a Long Long Time!, art by Don Heck; A greedy businessman bullies a scientist into giving him a device that can give humans the 1,000-year lifespan of a giant redwood. The Thing from the Hidden Swamp, art by Jack Kirby; A plain girl helps a stranded alien, and is made beautiful as a reward. The Big Bang!! Hostess Twinkies ad with Captain Marvel, art by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Power Man," art by Samm Schwartz; Archie sees Jughead rehearsing a fight scene for a play with Moose, thinks Jughead has gained superior fighting ability and spreads the idea to everyone. "Charm Chump," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead tries to convince Reggie that he has a good luck voodoo charm. "Flower Child," art by Samm Schwartz; Gladys hounds Jughead to help her in the garden. "Fruit Salad a la Jughead," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead comes to school dressed as a banana. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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"The Skywalker." Script by Denny O'Neil (adapted from the novel by Kenneth Robeson), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. Superman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Sp" (pencils by Curt Swan?). Kirby cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Ernie Chan. The Hero Who Jinxed the Justice League!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Adam Strange marries his long-time sweetheart, Alanna; Kanjar Ro guest-stars. 32 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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"Beyond the Vale of Savage Time." Script by Gerry Conway and Doug Moench, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Fred Kida. Gil Kane cover. Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.25.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. "Beyond the Vale of Savage Time." Script by Gerry Conway and Doug Moench, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Fred Kida. Gil Kane cover. Marvel Value Stamp.

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Giant sized issue. "Me." Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by D. Bruce Berry. Cover by Kirby and Berry. A giant sand creature helps Kamandi and company against gorilla commandoes. Includes 4-page black-and-white text and photo article by Steve Sherman called "Jack Kirby--the Man with a Pencil," covering Kirby's career in comics. Includes reprint of Kamandi's first appearance in issue 1 and an updated map of Earth After Disaster. Cover price $0.50.

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All reprints from Gunsmoke Western # 64: Kid Colt Outlaw stars in "The Day the Kid was Captured" (script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Keller); back-up story "He Wore a Tin Star" (script by Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad. New Gil Kane cover. Cover price $0.25.

Reprints Kid Colt Outlaw # 115. Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. All reprints from Gunsmoke Western # 64: Kid Colt Outlaw stars in "The Day the Kid was Captured" (script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Keller); back-up story "He Wore a Tin Star" (script by Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad. New Gil Kane cover. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Joe Kubert. "Cave of Darkness," script by Joe Kubert, art by Rudy Florese; Once again adrift at sea on a raft, Korak gets pulled toward an island inhabited by monstrous bats, insects, and lizards; He comes across a sacrificial ceremony and goes in to rescue the victim. "The Deadly Motion Picture!" (Part 2), script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; Reprints of Tarzan newspaper strips with Korak as a film star. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Painted cover by Pat Boyette. Stories and art by John Byrne, Pat Boyette, and Michael J. Pellowski. Adventures of a Neanderthal tribe at the dawn of humanity, based on a live-action Saturday-morning show from Hanna-Barbera. An advancing wall of ice brings new dangers, as great beasts and Spearmen tribesmen flee before it. When Korg is critically wounded by the Spearmen, only the Man on the Mountain can save him. The backup story features early spot illustrations by future comics legend John Byrne. The Strangers; Neanderthal Man; The Prince & The Serpent Men. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Long, adventure-style stories: Betty and Veronica are trapped in a burning building; a mysterious green box menaces Riverdale. Stories and art by Frank Doyle, Dan DeCarlo and Stan Goldberg, plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 32 pages. Cover by Goldberg. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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"Slip of the Tongue," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx has broken her radio but she thinks it can be fixed. "All About Science," script and art by Dexter Taylor; Little Archie and Little Jughead help Coach Kleats build a pitching machine. Little Archie Fun Page, art by Dexter Taylor. "Funny Man," art by Dexter Taylor; Little Archie draws a cartoon of himself beating up Fangs Fogerty. "The Duel"; Aunt Zelda is on a diet. "Sunrise Sunset" starring Little Archie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Published by Charles Brown, Locus is a fanzine that reports on science fiction and fantasy writing. Issue #178 includes: Hugo award winners; Aussie Con report; industry news; Rollerball movie review; fanzine ads; and art by Bill Rotsler, Tim Kirk, and Helmet Pesch. 4 pgs. Aug 20, 1975. 50 cents. Cover price $0.50.

Untitled story; Porky thinks he can hypnotize, and Petunia saves the day with her home baked cake. Untitled story; Disguised as a swami, Bugs tricks Elmer into wasting all of his pay. Untitled story; Kandi makes friends with the savage animals, and together they scare fierce tree men away from attacking Kandi's family. Untitled story; Mary Jane and Sniffles seek information on Columbus, and end up beneath the sea with a school of fish. Untitled story; Bugs singlehandedly captures the officers of an enemy vessel. "Petunia Plays Detective" text story. Untitled Inky story. Untitled Pat, Patsy and Pete story; The protagonists go searching for treasure at the bottom of the sea. Untitled story; Bugs leads Elmer to think that rabbits are the best mouse catchers in the world. Porky's Hollywood Sketch Book. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Whitman Edition. Bugs and Yosemite Sam encounter pirates; Wile E. Coyote decides to work out to chase the Road Runner; a Mary Jane and Sniffles story from 1954 is reprinted. 36 pages. Cover price $0.25 Cover price $0.25.

1st printing. Featuring a collection of fantastic pieces by artist Mike Garcia. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 11-in., 20 pages, B&W. NOTE: Limited to 995 copies.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "Goldilocks and the Three Werewolves," art by Dexter Taylor; The famous bank robber Goldilocks uses a werewolf's house as a hideout and eats their pizza pie. "The Invention of Time," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Professor Klutz tells how time was invented by keeping track of when a caveman named Ku's stomach growled. "Mad House Follies," art by Dexter Taylor; Igor and Freddy do a stand-up routine for a crowd of monsters. "The Return of Pingo Pongo," art by Dexter Taylor; After being knocked off the Empire State Building, Pingo Pongo is taken under the wing of talent agent Eddie, who trains the ape to be in movies. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 49, Issue 2 - August 1975. Cover by David Hardy. Fantasy and science fiction stories by Tom Reamy, Avram Davidson, Charles Runyon, Henry Slesar, Isaac Asimov, Robert F. Young, Larry Eisenberg, and Ron Goulart. 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 162 pages, B&W Cover price $1.00.

Volume 2, Issue 6 - August, 1975. Magic articles and demonstrations; Doug Henning; Mandrake the Magician comic strips by Lee Falk and Phil Davis. Incredible Spina photo cover. 8.25" x 11", 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

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Reprint of issue #16. Painted cover art by Vic Prezio. "The Deadly Peril from Sirius," script by Herb Kastle, art by Russ Manning; Invaders from Sirius use the gift of an advanced robot as a "Trojan Horse." "Flight Service" article reprinted from #17. # on cover: 90046-508. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Whitman edition. Russ Manning reprint. Cover price $0.25.