Comic books June 1978

Weekly B&W magazine published in the UK. NOTE: Title becomes Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Weekly (1980 UK) at issue #118.

Weekly B&W magazine published in the UK. NOTE: Title becomes Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Weekly (1980 UK) at issue #118.

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Star Wars matte painter P.S. Ellenshaw; Star Trek's final voyage - a cancellation comedy; Capricorn One preview; saving NASA's Skylab; the art of Virgil Finlay; Interplanetary Excursions, Inc.; Incredible Melting Man; Project UFO Cover price $1.75.

Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Jesus Redondo. Cover by Carlos Ezquerra. Tilman guides the twins to safety aboard a giant alien vessel. Written by Pat Mills. Art by Carlos Pino. Quartz is not happy that the Ro-Busters are rescuing endangered school children rather than a senator. Written by John Wagner (as T. B. Grover). Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Johnny and Wulf escape their prison, but they still have to deal with the space pirates. Written by R. E. Wright. Art by Alfonso Azpiri. Hagan and his men are attacked by a submarine crew lodged up a mountain. Written by Chris Lowder (as Jack Adrian). Art by Magallenes Salinas. Blocker is not pleased to learn that having travelled millennia through time, he's now trapped as a time trooper. 32 pages, partially black and white. 8.50-in x 11.50.

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Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Jesus Redondo. Cover by Kevin O'Neill. The Jugla once again take control of Arlen. Written by Bill Henry. Art by Ian Kennedy. A missile is jammed into the Midpoint towers. Written by John Wagner (as T. B. Grover). Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Alpha regrets letting a pirate go. Written by R. E. Wright. Art by Jesus Peña. Hagen's true colors are revealed as Flint attempts a rescue. Written by Chris Lowder (as Jack Adrian). Art by Magallanes Salinas. Time has altered and London is under Nazi control. 32 pages, partially black and white. 8.50-in x 11.50. $0.12.

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Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Jesus Redondo. Painted cover by Ron Embleton. Tilman surives the twins being controlled again, and they head for a spaceport. Written by Bill Henry. Art by Ian Kennedy. With the aid of a cleaning robot, Ro-Jaws and Hammerstein save the day. Written by John Wagner (as T. B. Grover). Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Johnny wants to settle an old score with a villain who once escaped him. Written by R. E. Wright. Art by Jesus Peña. Sometimes Sanctuary can be too kind. Written by Chris Lowder (as Jack Adrian). Art by Magallanes Salinas. Blocker is stuck in a London ruled by Nazis. 32 pages, partially black and white. 8.50-in x 11.50. $0.12.

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Written by Alan Hebden. Art by Jesus Redondo. Painted cover by Ramon Sola. Zazda agrees to transport the twins despite the possible danger. Written by Pat Mills. Art by Carlos Piño. There's a revolt on the Ritz Space Hotel, and Miss Marilyn can't bear to tell Half Tough he'll never be getting his spare part. Written by John Wagner (as T. B. Grover). Art by Carlos Ezquerra. A murderous thug nearly puts paid to Johnny. Written by R. E. Wright. Art by Alfonso Azpiri. A nuclear physicist is at Sanctuary, and he knows how to return to Earth, in theory. Written by Chris Lowder (as Jack Adrian). Art by Magallanes Salinas. Martin Bormann has helped the Nazis win World War II with time technology. 32 pages, partially black and white. 8.50-in x 11.50. $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Don Heck, inks by Al Milgrom. "When Hammer Meets Steel," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Joe Giella; Steel, the Indestructible Man, overlooks a meeting between Edward Runyon, publisher of the New York Star, and Chicago mobsters; He fires a flare gun to get the mobsters attention, before attacking them; On the verge of defeat, the mobsters call out to their boss, Sledgehammer (intro, origin), for assistance. "A Night without Heroes," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Juan Ortiz, inks by Bruce Patterson; Steel, the Indestructible Man, questions the morality of mankind; In anger, he lashes out; After cleaning up, Steel resumes his civilian identity, that of Private Hank Heywood, of the United States Marine Corps; The Gadgeteer (intro) prepares to plunder the Plaza; He robs the Plaza, subduing the patrons with an ultra-sonic weapon. Hostess snack cakes ad, Aquaman and the "Imperiled Sub." Letters page explains that Todd Klein created, designed and executed the "Steel Filings" logo. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover pencils by Don Heck, inks by Al Milgrom. "When Hammer Meets Steel," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Joe Giella; Steel, the Indestructible Man, overlooks a meeting between Edward Runyon, publisher of the New York Star, and Chicago mobsters; He fires a flare gun to get the mobsters attention, before attacking them; On the verge of defeat, the mobsters call out to their boss, Sledgehammer (intro, origin), for assistance. "A Night without Heroes," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Juan Ortiz, inks by Bruce Patterson; Steel, the Indestructible Man, questions the morality of mankind; In anger, he lashes out; After cleaning up, Steel resumes his civilian identity, that of Private Hank Heywood, of the United States Marine Corps; The Gadgeteer (intro) prepares to plunder the Plaza; He robs the Plaza, subduing the patrons with an ultra-sonic weapon. Hostess snack cakes ad, Aquaman and the "Imperiled Sub." Letters page explains that Todd Klein created, designed and executed the "Steel Filings" logo. 36 pgs., full color.

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Italian Series. "Dollari & Sangue". 5 1/4-in x 7-in, 116 Pages, B&W, Italian Language, 18+ Only.

"The Atomic Twosome." The Super Friends attempt to capture and treat TNT and Dyna-Mite, a pair of radiation-based heroes from the past who have lost control of their powers. Starring Aquaman, Batman, Robin, Superman, Wonder Woman, the Wonder Twins, and Gleek. Script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Bob Smith. Cover by Fradon and Smith. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Ernie Colon. Stories and art by Ernie Colon and Sid Couchey. Part of Harvey's Richie Rich explosion of the 1970s, this series reimagined the world's richest boy and his butler Cadbury as superheroes. After Richie's scientist pal is kidnapped by criminals, Crashman and Rippy set out to rescue him. Richie accidentally invents a personal flying device, then has to keep it away from the Matt A. Harry Gang. Also featuring photos of Harvey characters at charitable and public events of the era, including Casper and Richie Rich appearing with the Cub Scouts at the 1977 Columbus Day Parade in New York City. Plus a PSA for dental health featuring Casper the Friendly Ghost. The Professor Vanishes; Don't Make Scientists Nervous; A Strange Accident!; The Matt A. Harry Gang Strikes!; A Shot in the Dark; Athlete's Feat; Little Dot; Circus Rumpus. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover pencils by Mike Grell, inks by Joe Rubinstein. The Man Who Manacled the Legion, script by Paul Levitz (plot) and Jack C. Harris (dialogue), pencils by Howard Chaykin (layouts), inks by Bob Wiacek (finishes); Grimbor wants revenge on the Legion after the death of Charma in prison. Hostess Twinkies ad starring Aquaman and Aqualad, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Dawnstar Rising, script by Paul Levitz (plot) and Paul Kupperberg (writer), pencils by James Sherman, inks by Bob McLeod; While still a student at the Legion Academy, Dawnstar recounts her origin and learns teamwork when she tries to round up two escaped creatures by herself. Bios of other 30th Century heroes outside the Legion. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. Beware the Eyes That Paralyze!, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman defeats the Atomic Skull and Titano; he then uses the Supermobile to get rid of the Kryptonite dust surrounding Earth. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. Beware the Eyes That Paralyze!, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman defeats the Atomic Skull and Titano; he then uses the Supermobile to get rid of the Kryptonite dust surrounding Earth. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. Beware the Eyes That Paralyze!, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman defeats the Atomic Skull and Titano; he then uses the Supermobile to get rid of the Kryptonite dust surrounding Earth. 36 pgs.

Whitman edition. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. Beware the Eyes That Paralyze!, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman defeats the Atomic Skull and Titano; he then uses the Supermobile to get rid of the Kryptonite dust surrounding Earth. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

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Add to cart VF 8.0 $49.99 View scan Signed by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Tom DeFalco, and Jack C. Harris. No autograph certification is included. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. The Night of the Looters starring Jimmy Olsen, script by Tom DeFalco, art by Kurt Schaffenberger. The Mass Murderer from Krypton starring Superman, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Tex Blaisdell. The Star Who Loved Lois Lane!, script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Tex Blaisdell. The Second Fastest Dog in Oregon starring Krypto, script by Bob Toomey, art by Juan Ortiz. The Crime-Lord of Kandor starring Nightwing and Flamebird, script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Ken Landgraf, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Memories of Menace starring Supergirl, script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Jack Abel, inks by Frank Giacoia. 84 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Long-running men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult cartoons, and nude photography. 8.5" x 11", 74 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.50.

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"The Changeling." Based on "A Jungle Joke" from ERB's short story collection The Jungle Tales of Tarzan, this adventure yarn finds Tarzan wearing the lion skin from issue #12 in order to teach the Mbongo villagers a thing or two about the evils of torturing lions to death. Tarzan then releases the lion that the Mbongo have captured. Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks and cover by Buscema. Cover price $0.35.

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Whitman Edition. "The Changeling." Based on "A Jungle Joke" from ERB's short story collection The Jungle Tales of Tarzan, this adventure yarn finds Tarzan wearing the lion skin from issue #12 in order to teach the Mbongo villagers a thing or two about the evils of torturing lions to death. Tarzan then releases the lion that the Mbongo have captured. Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks and cover by Buscema. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by John Buscema. "The Day the Thunder Failed!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finished art), inks by Tom Palmer; Flying overhead, Thor sees a bully picking on a smaller child; After having run the bully off, Thor tells the children of the time he was bested in contests by Utgard; Utgard disguised himself as Skrymir, and led Thor and Loki into his castle Utgardhall in Jotunheim; There, he challenged the gods to a series of contests; Loki fought against Logi in an eating contest, and lost after Logi consumed not only the food but the plates, and table as well; Loki then is challenged to a footrace by Hugi, but loses before he even starts; Thor then accepts the challenge of emptying a drinking horn, but fails there, as the horn is just as full as when he started. Roy Thomas discusses the history of the Thor comic and his taking over of writing chores on the book. Hostess snack cakes ad with Hulk. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Loki guest stars in "The Day the Thunder Failed!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tom Palmer. Cover price $0.35.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover art by John Buscema. "The Day the Thunder Failed!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finished art), inks by Tom Palmer; Flying overhead, Thor sees a bully picking on a smaller child; After having run the bully off, Thor tells the children of the time he was bested in contests by Utgard; Utgard disguised himself as Skrymir, and led Thor and Loki into his castle Utgardhall in Jotunheim; There, he challenged the gods to a series of contests; Loki fought against Logi in an eating contest, and lost after Logi consumed not only the food but the plates, and table as well; Loki then is challenged to a footrace by Hugi, but loses before he even starts; Thor then accepts the challenge of emptying a drinking horn, but fails there, as the horn is just as full as when he started. Roy Thomas discusses the history of the Thor comic and his taking over of writing chores on the book. Hostess snack cakes ad with Hulk. 36 pgs., full color.

Whitman Variant. Loki guest stars in "The Day the Thunder Failed!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tom Palmer. Cover price $0.35.

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Tiger and Scorcher - June 3, 1978 - Published by Fleetway Publications, Ltd. in the U.K. Action/adventure/sports stories featuring Nelson Lord, T.I.G.E.R. Agent, Typhoon Tracy, the Mighty Smiths, Roy of the Rovers, Skid Solo, Casey's Crew, the Black Archer, Robot Builders, the Fiery Furnaces, Olac the Gladiator, Jet-Ace Logan, and more. Newsprint, 9-in. x 11-in in., 40 pages, B&W.

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Tiger and Scorcher - June 24, 1978 - Published by Fleetway Publications, Ltd. in the U.K. Action/adventure/sports stories featuring Nelson Lord, T.I.G.E.R. Agent, Typhoon Tracy, the Mighty Smiths, Roy of the Rovers, Skid Solo, Casey's Crew, the Black Archer, Robot Builders, the Fiery Furnaces, Olac the Gladiator, Jet-Ace Logan, and more. Newsprint, 9-in. x 11-in in., 40 pages, B&W.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

Whitman edition. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

UPF parody. Cover price $0.60.

November 1967. Publishing error: 'Number 5' printed in indicia. William Shatner photo cover. Enterprise Plan pull-out centerfold of the USS Enterprise. In this issue, fans get treated to a look behind the scenes at the miniature space ships and the special effects used to put them in the show, Leslie Thomas reviews the Gold Key Star Trek comic book series, James Van Hise gets into specifics in his review of the movie, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and its impact on the genre, and more. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 40 slick pages; cardstock covers. Cover price $2.50.

Mind-blowing topics and more are explored in this Quarterly publication exploring the unknown, the unknowable, and the all too often frighteningly undiscovered! 82 pages, B&W.