Comic books April 1976

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Stories and art by Enrique Nieto, Sal Gentile, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. The 1970s brought relationship complexities to romance comics, along with some unique fashion and design choices. Jill, whose father owns a struggling fishing business, meets handsome ichthyologist Dean during a dive, in a story with some nice art and good-girl images by Enrique Nieto. Cute Ruth has designs on her sister Nadia's new boyfriend Steve, and Steve doesn't seem to object. A nurse tries to help a once-handsome patient whose face has been horribly scarred. Stolen Kisses; Who Do I Love?; Stranger in the Lake. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

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68-page giant; all reprints. "The Stolen Identities," script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Two Xelthunians secretly replace Ma and Pa Kent to perform a secret mission, not knowing that the Kents are Superboy's foster parents; After Ma Kent unwisely mentions Superboy's vulnerability to kryptonite, the Xelthunians power the transporter ray they plan to use to send Superboy to their planet with red kryptonite and it turns him into a fat Boy of Steel, a bullet-sized Boy of Steel, and a giant Boy of Steel (from Adventure 270 in 1960). Wonder Woman stars in "The Talking Lion" (from Sensation Comics 17 in 1943), script by William Moulton Marston (as Charles Moulton), art by Frank Godwin ; Wonder Woman takes Bobby to the zoo, where they meet Steve Trevor and his niece; The two kids discover that one of the lions can talk. "Attack of the Crocodile-Men, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson (from Hawkman 7 in 1965); When Shiera is teleported out of the museum, Hawkman traces the radiation to Egypt and the secret lair of the Criminal Alliance of the World. The Golden Age Flash stars in "The City of Shifting Sand" (from All-Flash Comics 22 in 1946 with new 1976 art by Edgar Bercasio), script by John Broome, art by Edgar Bercasio; At the annual meeting of the Liar's Club , Jay Garrick relates a strange tale of the Flash and his battle against deadly sand...sand that hates human beings! Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cup Cake Caper." Superman stars in a one-page public service announceement, "Justice For All Includes Children" (art by Neal Adams). New Ernie Chan cover. Cover price $0.50.

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Written by Gerry Conway and Martin Pasko. Art by Ric Estrada and Mike Royer. Cover by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua).Untitled story; Freedom Fighters move from Earth-X to Earth-1 to fight crime; Silver Ghost turns Doll Man, Black Condor, and Phantom Lady to silver statues, to blackmail the rest of the group; Phantom Lady begins to exhibit a new power of becoming a real phantom. 36 pages, full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Part 1 of 2 - "Blood in the Waters!" Guest-Starring Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan) and the Champions (Angel, Black Widow, Hercules,and Ice Man). Story by Tony Isabella. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. Cover by Rich Butler and Mike Esposito. Johnny Blaze enlists the help of the Son of Satan to save Katy's soul. Featuring Karen Page (from the pages of Daredevil). 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Spider-Man stars in Hostess ad "Spider-Man and the Cupcake Caper!" Cover price $0.25.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. Part 1 of 2 - "Blood in the Waters!" Guest-Starring Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan) and the Champions (Angel, Black Widow, Hercules,and Ice Man). Story by Tony Isabella. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. Cover by Rich Butler and Mike Esposito. Johnny Blaze enlists the help of the Son of Satan to save Katy's soul. Featuring Karen Page (from the pages of Daredevil). 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Spider-Man stars in Hostess ad "Spider-Man and the Cupcake Caper!"

Cover by Tom Sutton. Stories and art by Enrique Nieto, Joe Gill, Fernando and Recreo Studio. A horror anthology from Charlton, with a stable of artists that included Steve Ditko. A farmer discovers that the abandoned ICBM silo on his property leads to the gates of Hell. A man makes a bargain with a witch for eternal life, but he's in deep trouble when she feels cheated. Cover by horror legend Tom Sutton. Doorway to Hell; The Price of Eternal Life; Death Flew into Darkness; The Edge of Fear. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Keep Beating, Haunted Heart" (art by Rubeny), "The World's Most Famous Phantom" (art by Lee Elias), and "Curse of the Mad Marlowes" (art by Rico Rival). Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Justice For All Includes Children" (art by Neal Adams). Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Shazam! The Cup Cake Caper." Luis Dominguez cover. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Luis Dominguez. Written by Robert Kanigher and Murray Boltinoff. Art by Sam Glanzman and Fred Carrillo. The Haunted Tank gets the drop on some laughing Nazis in "The Gunner Is a Gorilla" by Robert Kanigher and Sam Glanzman. Plus: "Duel in the Desert" by Murray Boltinoff (as Wesley Marsh) and Fred Carrillo. And: 1-page Superman public service announcement "Justice for All Includes Children 2" with pencils by Neal Adams. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

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More than 200 girls, grins, & giggles. Nudity. 6 1/2-in. x 10-in., B/W. Cover price $0.60.

Worst Movies of 1976. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 40 pages on white paper. Cover price $0.75.

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"Pleasure Hunt"; Reggie tries to trick Richie and his pals by creating a fake treasure map, but Richie sees Reggie watching them and turns the tables on him once again. "Big Deals"; Mr. Rich gives Richie one hundred dollars to invest it wisely; Richie lends the money to an out-of-work actor, to his friends, and to a family who is about to be evicted from their shack. "Ragged Individual"; Mr. Rich takes Richie on a camping trip to toughen him up and make him a "rugged individual." "Bruise Cruise"; At his father's suggestion, Reggie invites Richie and his friends for a cruise on one of his family's yachts; Reggie's antics almost wreck the ship, but Harkins saves the day. "The Most Treasured Possession"; Uncle Roger chooses between Richie and Reggie to name as his sole heir. "The Spook House"; Richie, Freckles and Pee Wee explore an old abandoned mansion, while Reggie tried to trick them into believing it is haunted. "The Sissy?"; Mr. Rich hopes his pampered son doesn't grow up to be a sissy. "Icy Film"; Reggie flies to the arctic to make an adventure film about himself. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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8.5" x 11", 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

April 4th, 1976. Action, Adventures, Western, and Humor comic strips featuring King Cobra, Danny Boyd, and Wilson's Wonders! Softcover 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 32 pages, PC/PB&W.

April 10th, 1976. Action, Adventures, Western, and Humor comic strips featuring King Cobra, Danny Boyd, and Wilson's Wonders! Softcover 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 32 pages, PC/PB&W.

Hotspur and Hornet - April 17th, 1976. Stories include: King Cobra, Smasher Roo, The Big Palooka, Danny Boyd Golf Star in the Making, Wilson's Wonders, Napper Todd, Outlaws of the Sacred Sword, Bernard Briggs, and The Blockbusters. 8 1/4" x 12", 32 pages, PC/PB&W, 5p cover price.

Hotspur and Hornet - April 24th, 1976. Stories include: King Cobra, Napper Todd, The Big Palooka, Danny Boyd, Outlaws of the Sacred Sword, Wilson's Wonders, Bernard Briggs, The Blockbusters, They Joined the Legion, and Smasher Roo. 8 1/4" x 12", 32 pages, PC/PB&W, 5p cover price.

First 30-cent cover price. Cover art by Joe Orlando. "The Murderer," script by Ed Fedory and Robert Kanigher, pencils by E. R. Cruz, inks by Joe Orlando; People are sure that Dr. Florius murdered his wife, but the truth turns out to be even more horrible. "Manslaughter," script by Cary Bates, art by Ruben Yandoc; Detective Mick Mason tries to solve a series of murders where people are robbed of various cuts of beef, then killed like cattle. "Justice for All Includes Children" public service announcement, art by Neal Adams; Superman teaches kids not to fear the police. Cain's Game Room cartoon page by John Albano. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

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Painted cover art by Warren Sattler. "A Poisoned Pearl" Written by Joe Gill. Pencils by Demetrio Sánchez Gómez. Inks by Franc Fuentesman; Sun Yang must rescue some pearl divers from Eva-Ku and Ni-Shan. "The Victims" Written by Joe Gill. Art by Warren Sattler. Cover price $0.25.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Gene Colan, Steve Leialoha, Neal Adams, Russ Heath, Walt Simonson, Al Milgrom, and Bob Wiacek. Cover by Gene Colan, Alex Nino, and Steve Leialoha. Quack-Up!; The stresses of life have caught up to Howard the Duck, so he seeks professional help to get back on track. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Champ." 36 pgs., full color.

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Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Enrique Nieto, Vince Alascia and Charles Nicholas. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. Claudia can't stop thinking about Jeff, the handsome stranger she met on the beach, after learning her boyfriend Will is "chicken." Redheaded Sybil agrees to marry Grant, but not everything he's told her is true. Marion gets handsome doctor Tom to visit her small town for medical reasons, not expecting a romance to develop. A Coward's Kisses; A Nice Place to Visit; Life of Lies; Buck's Bag. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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"The Shangri-La Syndrome!" Guest-starring the Man-Thing. Story by Len Wein. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Staton. As General Ross and S.H.I.E.L.D. plot against our hero, the Hulk is captured along with the macabre Man-Thing by the Elder of the Universe known as the Collector. What happens when you put two of the most feared creatures in the world under one roof? Well, you can be sure that it's not good news for the Collector. 32 pages. Includes a full page Joe Weider ad featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Franco Columbo, and other bodybuilding legends. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

30 cent cover price variant with square price style. "The Shangri-La Syndrome!" Story by Len Wein. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Staton. The Hulk and Man-Thing battle the Collector. Includes a full page Joe Weider ad featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Franco Columbo, and other bodybuilding legends. Cover price $0.30.

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25 cent regular edition. His masters sent him to capture the Inhumans...and Shatterstar always delivers! Featuring: 17 page Inhumans story "The Doom Called Shatterstar!" Characters: Inhumans [Black Bolt; Medusa; Karnak; Gorgon; Triton; Crystal; Lockjaw]; Guest: Falzon; Iridia; Murius (Intro, flashback); Quicksilver (cameo); Villain: Shatterstar; Makus (Intro, cameo); Maximus (cameo); Aiero (cameo); Falcona (cameo); Leonus (cameo); Kree Supreme Science Council (flashback); Phae-Dor (flashback). Written by Doug Moench, with art by George Perez and Vince Colletta. Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia. Cover price $0.25.

30 cent cover price variant with starburst price style. George Perez art. Cover price $0.30.

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.

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"Holocaust!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Frank Chiarmonte. Cover by Gil Kane. Iron Fist must put a stop to Radion the Atomic Man's rampage or the city of London will be consumed in nuclear fire. But what good is kung fu against a man whose strength can rend steel? Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.25.

30 cent cover price variant with square price style. "Holocaust!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Frank Chiarmonte. Cover by Gil Kane. Iron Fist battles Radion the Atomic Man, with the city of London at stake. Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.30.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. "Holocaust!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Frank Chiarmonte. Cover by Gil Kane. Iron Fist must put a stop to Radion the Atomic Man's rampage or the city of London will be consumed in nuclear fire. But what good is kung fu against a man whose strength can rend steel? Marvel Value Stamp.

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"And the Freak Shall Inherit the Earth!" Story by Len Wein and Roger Slifer. Art by Herb Trimpe and Marie Severin. Cover by Rich Buckler and Klaus Jansen. Iron Man's fierce battle with the Freak continues across New York City! Can Tony Stark devise a plan to save the city...and the life of his best friend, Happy Hogan? (Note: There exists a scarce 30-cent variant of this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

30 cent cover price variant with starburst price style. "And the Freak Shall Inherit the Earth!" Story by Len Wein and Roger Slifer. Art by Herb Trimpe and Marie Severin. Cover by Rich Buckler and Klaus Jansen. Iron Man battles the Freak with the fate of New York City and the life of Happy Hogan at stake. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jewelers Insert Variant. "And the Freak Shall Inherit the Earth!" Story by Len Wein and Roger Slifer. Art by Herb Trimpe and Marie Severin. Cover by Rich Buckler and Klaus Jansen. Iron Man's fierce battle with the Freak continues across New York City! Can Tony Stark devise a plan to save the city...and the life of his best friend, Happy Hogan? (Note: There exists a scarce 30-cent variant of this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. "And the Freak Shall Inherit the Earth!" Story by Len Wein and Roger Slifer. Art by Herb Trimpe and Marie Severin. Cover by Rich Buckler and Klaus Jansen. Iron Man's fierce battle with the Freak continues across New York City! Can Tony Stark devise a plan to save the city...and the life of his best friend, Happy Hogan? 32 pages

April 1976 - Easter Surprise. 46 Pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.50.

Vintage men's interest magazine heavily focused on articles, short fiction stories, adult humor comics, and nude pin-up photography .8" x 10.5", 72 pages, mostly B&W with some color pages. -MATURE READERS-

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Cover by Ernie Chan. "Sherlock Stalks the Joker!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Tex Blaisdell; The Joker's latest crime spree has him matching wits with Clive Sigerson, an actor convinced that he is his starring role - Sherlock Holmes! 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover by Ernie Chan. Featuring: 18 page Joker story "The Joker Goes 'Wilde'!" In this tale, the Joker battles the Royal Flush Gang. Written by Martin Pasko, with art by Irv Novick and Tex Blaisdell. Cover price $0.25.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua). Featuring: 17 page Joker story "The Scarecrow's Fearsome Face-Off!" Characters: the Joker, the Scarecrow [Jonathan Crane], Southpaw (Joker's henchman), Tooth (Joker's henchman), Dr. Farr, Nightmare (Scarecrow's pet raven), Sonny November; Jerry (student). In this tale, when the Joker makes a robbery dressed as the Scarecrow, the real Scarecrow hunts him down to exact revenge. Written by Elliot S! Maggin, with art by Irv Novick and Tex Blaisdell. Cover price $0.25.

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First 30-cent cover price. "The Catered Bouquet," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Alex's lavish floral gifts to Josie are crushing Alan's confidence; Melody gets a fragrant bouquet from her caterer friend and it attracts dogs. "Write Time" half-page Li'l Jinx story. "Luck for Sale"; Alex goes to a fortune teller hoping to change his luck. "Party Smarty"; Josie and Melody go to a pool party. "Freezer Plan"; Trying to show up Alan, Alex uses an experimental formula to become immune to the cold; But when it wears off, he's caught outside without a coat. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

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No. 156 - 1976. 5.5" x 6.75", 64 pages, B&W.

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Cover by Stan Goldberg. "Imitation of Life," art by Samm Schwartz; After Reggie ridicules Jughead for having no talent, Archie and the girls concoct a scheme to make Reggie believe Jughead is a superior mimic. Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "A View Stew" half-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. Statement of ownership; Total paid circulation, avg 12 months: 144,619. "Excuse My Alibi," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead goes to elaborate lengths to make his excuse for not doing his term paper believable. "Beef Grief," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead gets a bidding war for his endorsement going between Pop's and a new burger restaurant. "Pie Guy," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead hires himself out to people who want pies thrown in the faces of people they don't like. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

Cover art by Jack Abel. Ice Cold Heart; Liana learns she really does love Ron after visiting some 'swinger' friends. Tears For A Lost Love, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; Sandy thinks Richard is cheating on her. Happiness Now, art by Sal Gentile; Gary and Eileen learn a lesson on buying on credit. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Ernie Chan. The Earth Dies Screaming!, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Wonder Woman and Hawkman must evacuate Midway City, which is under attack from Nekron's solar flare; Atom and Aquaman use Superman's fear to lure Nekron the Justice League satellite. First 30c cover-priced issue. 32 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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