Comic books December 1978

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December 30, 1978. Features include Judge Dredd in "The Day the Law Died" (script by John Howard, art by Ewins/McCarthy), Ro-busters in "Ro-jaws' Memoirs" (script by Pat Mills, art by Mike Dorey), Flesh (script by Geoffrey Miller, art by Belardinelli), Tharg's Future-Shocks: Pandora's Box (script by Mike Cruden, art by Mike White), and Strontium Dog (script by T.B. Grover, art by Carlos Ezquerra).

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First 40-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "No Tomorrow For Superman," script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Ever since Brainiac made him view the destruction of Krypton, Superman has had excessive super-energy that he has to find a way to express harmlessly; But during the latest bout of super-energy, Brainiac directs Superman at the Justice League satellite. One-page Fred Hembeck strip. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

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"The Power of Electro!" Guest-starring Captain America. Plot by Marv Wolfman and Jim Starlin. Script by Marv Wolfman. Brilliant art by Jim Starlin (layouts) and Bob McLeod (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard. It's an overstuffed tale featuring the star-spangled avenger, web-slinger, SHIELD, Electro, and the bubonic plague! When the Daily Bugle receives a tip that authorities have cordoned off the neighborhoods surrounding the Indian Point Power Station, Jonah sends his ace photographer to investigate! The web-slinger easily slips past the SHIELD agents, but runs into a problem after bumping into the Sentinel of Liberty! Cap wants the wall-crawler to leave the area ASAP! But Cap would think differently if he knew that an electrifying encounter awaits! The Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America vs. Electro! Cameo appearances by Dum Dum Dugan, J. Jonah Jameson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: This is one of only three issues Jim Starlin drew for the Amazing Spider-Man title (1st series): issues 113, 114, and 187. More of Jim Starlin's artwork featuring Spider-Man can be seen in Marvel Two-in-One Annual 2. The web-slinger and Electro previously battled in Marvel Team-Up 56.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

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Whitman Variant. "The Power of Electro!" Guest-starring Captain America. Plot by Marv Wolfman and Jim Starlin. Script by Marv Wolfman. Brilliant art by Jim Starlin (layouts) and Bob McLeod (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard. It's an overstuffed tale featuring the star-spangled avenger, web-slinger, SHIELD, Electro, and the bubonic plague! When the Daily Bugle receives a tip that authorities have cordoned off the neighborhoods surrounding the Indian Point Power Station, Jonah sends his ace photographer to investigate! The web-slinger easily slips past the SHIELD agents, but runs into a problem after bumping into the Sentinel of Liberty! Cap wants the wall-crawler to leave the area ASAP! But Cap would think differently if he knew that an electrifying encounter awaits! The Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America vs. Electro! Cameo appearances by Dum Dum Dugan, J. Jonah Jameson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: This is one of only three issues Jim Starlin drew for the Amazing Spider-Man title (1st series): issues 113, 114, and 187. More of Jim Starlin's artwork featuring Spider-Man can be seen in Marvel Two-in-One Annual 2. The web-slinger and Electro previously battled in Marvel Team-Up 56.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

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Magazine covering the ancient aliens theory, and other related topics. 8 1/4" x 11", 68 pages, black and white. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "On Stage," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr.; To punish Archie and Chuck for their shenanigans, Mr. Weatherbee has them help Swenson mop the halls, only to find them singing and dancing while mopping. Forearm Smash half-page Li'l Jinx's Pal Fat Charley page by Joe Edwards. Number 13 Maze activity page by Joe Edwards. "Social Line," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr.; Archie stresses out when he agrees to accompany Veronica to a social at her father's club. "Root Pursuit," pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr.; Archie helps Mr. Weatherbee research his ancestors and finds that the Weatherbee men have always been plagued by idiotic teenagers. Archie Club News. "One More Chance," pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr.; Veronica gets angry when Betty dreams about Archie and threatens to break up with him if she doesn't dream about him that night. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Archies Christmas Stocking. "Cancellation," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Weatherbee is forced to cancel Christmas vacation. "Looking Up!" one-page story Lil Jinx story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Russ never thought a black Christmas was possible. Mistletoe Time activity page with Ethyl. "Note-Worthy," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie buys Veronica a stationary set and writes romantic things on several pages throughout the pack. Archie Club News. A Sunny Snowman Puzzle page with Archie. "Two for Tree," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Because of a snowstorm, Archie and Jughead go on skis to get a Christmas tree for Veronica. Mr. Weatherbee Pin Up. Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Betty and Veronica Christmas Spectacular. "Cartons of Joy," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica are out enjoying the sights when they see a young boy longingly looking at a train set in a store window; Seeing that he looks poor, they feel sorry for him and follow him to an old shack where he lives with his mom and siblings. "Art Critic" one-page Li'l Jinx's Pal, Roz story by Joe Edwards. "Package Deal"; Betty decides to go into the gift-wrapping business for the holidays, and sends Jughead out to show off her sample boxes. "Santa Claws"; Miss Grundy and Mr. Weatherbee agree to let the girls be in charge of the school's Christmas decorations; Betty and Veronica decide to start with boxes of Christmas decorations in the old storeroom in the basement. "From The Heart"; Veronica and her dad discuss how Archie always likes Betty's (cheaper) gifts better than Veronica's gift. Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Summer Stock, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica has visions of stardom when she's offered a job at the local summer theater - - until she finds out the job is as a "gofer." Triple Play, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; At the insistence of the school faculty, Betty, Veronica and Maria try to stop gossiping. Doll Dance, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica and Betty give Maria a glamorous makeover so Frankie's attention won't drift at the dance. But the girls do their work too well. Where It's At, Script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Bored with the everyday sameness of Riverdale, Veronica wheedles an invitation from her father to fly with him on a business trip to Casablanca and takes Betty along. Advertisement for the series of Archie Christmas Specials. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "The Biggest Order," pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie and Jughead offer to deliver a catering order and both Pop and Mr. Lodge assume they're going to bungle it. "Boobology," script by Joe Edwards, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Moose turns in an amazing paper. "Brain Strain," script by Joe Edwards, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Students are interviewed for TV. "Down in the Mouth," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx gives Charley a medical exam. Archie's Gag Bag, script and pencils by Bob Montana, inks by Joe Edwards; Miss Beazly experiments with mushrooms; Miss Haggly dismisses Women's Liberation. A Bit Much Puzzle page with Mr. Lodge by Joe Edwards. "Bionic Blunder," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jim DeCarlo; As a prank, Chuck and Frankie try to make Moose believe they're bionic. "The Other One"; Moose can only switch positions on the baseball team if he can find someone to switch with; So he bullies Archie into switching. "Cold Comfort," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Miss Beazly develops a cure-all and Miss Grundy can't wait to exploit it. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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"Washed Up," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren; Veronica sends Archie to the laundromat with her clothes because it wouldn't be proper for a Lodge to be seen in such a place. "Watercolors," script and art by Joe Edwards. Archie's Gag Bag. "Rubbed the Wrong Way," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Harvey finds an old lamp that Aunt Hilda tricks him into thinking is a magic lamp. "Sooner Than You Think!" activity page; Unscramble the message puzzle dealing with Mr. Weatherbee's weight loss. "Three Little Maidens," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; The narrator explains the differences between the three girls. Archie Club News. "Space Shot," script and art by Dexter Taylor; Little Archie and Little Jughead's science project runs amok. "Josie Discovers Pie Appeal" Hostess Fruit Pies ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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"The Martyr Perplex!" Script by Steve Gerber. Art by Carmine Infantino (breakdowns) and Rudy Nebres (finishes). Cover by John Buscema. It's an off-beat tale as the bombastic Beast returns to the Avengers! Hank McCoy spends a fun evening out on the town, but the night ends with a bizarre encounter with a death-like wraith! What was that strange creature that confronted Hank? A curious Beast must investigate! Cameo appearances by Captain America, the Wasp, and Wonder Man. (Note: The Manipulator appears again in Captain America 242.) Cover price $0.35.

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First standard-priced 40-cent cover issue. Cover by Jim Aparo. "Night of Siege," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Calnan, inks by Dave Hunt; An ex-junkie costumed vigilante called The Black Spider tries to kill dope dealer Hannibal Hardwicke; Batman saves Hardwicke and takes him to Bruce Wayne's penthouse apartment for safekeeping; The Black Spider battles past Batman into the apartment. "The Mystery Murderer of Mrs. Batman!", script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dave Hunt; A freezing gas in Jeff Richter's suit immobilizes Batman and Alfred; Batman checks Richter's fingerprints and discovers that each finger bears the print of a different criminal. Battlestar Galactica Monogram model kit ad on back cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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December 9, 1978

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December 16, 1978

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December 23, 1978

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36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Hire Mire," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty talks her father into hiring Archie to do some yard work so Archie can earn some money for the school dance - until she realizes he'll probably take Veronica. I Kid You Not Puzzle activity page by Joe Edwards. "Serve Verve," script by George Gladir, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty starts her own messenger on roller skates business and the fringe benefits might be a concert date with Archie. "Mother Love," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; When Jughead spots Betty carrying a "precious bundle" in a wicker basket, he assumes she's talking about a child. "Rival Arrival," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Dilton makes Archie a sexy android that can do everything Betty can do, except for one crucial thing. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

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His mind was a playground for nightmares! Featuring: 6 page story "Sweet Dreams" drawn by Adolfo Buylla. Plus: 6 page story "The Man Who Laughed At Death" drawn by Mike Roy; 5 page story "Air Disaster" drawn by Sal Trapani; 5 page story "Seek and Ye Shall Find" drawn by Sandy Plunkett. Painted cover by Luis Dominguez. NOTE: # 90053-812 on cover Cover price $0.35.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Edited by Mark A. Feldman. Introduction by Philip Jose Farmer. Featuring a collection of artwork, some pieces that have never been released before, by a true master of his craft - Boris Vallejo. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $7.95.

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36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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Whitman edition. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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"A Serpent Lurks Below" Script by Roger McKenzie. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and John Tartaglione (finishes). Cover by Ron Wilson and Dan Green. On a rainy night in Manhattan, a depressed shield-singer stops by Avengers Mansion to visit his teammates. And after a pep talk from Iron Man, Cap remembers that his friend and former partner, the Falcon, is still missing. To find Sam Wilson, the Living Legend journeys to SHIELD's underground complex in Midtown. However once inside he learns that the secret headquarters is abandoned -- and scheduled for demolition in 15 minutes! Cap rushes toward the exit, but he's ambushed by the Constrictor! The serpentine super-villain has been hired by the Corporation to kill Captain America. And he doesn't care if the SHIELD complex is about to implode! What a deadly dilemma for the red, white, and blue avenger! Cameo appearances by the Beast, Hercules, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, Jasper Sitwell, Blue Streak, Marvel Man, Texas Twister, and the Vamp. (Notes: The plot lines in the Captain America title and the Incredible Hulk title begin converging for the Assault on Alcatraz crossover. The Constrictor previously appeared in Incredible Hulk 212.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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Harvey presents the adventures of Casper in the long-running series sometimes called The Friendly Ghost Casper. Clumsy wizard Old Whiskers accidentally sends himself and Casper into the past. Before they can return, Old Whiskers must fight a magic duel with his younger self, in a three-part adventure. Spooky decides to impress Poil by not scaring anyone, but no one believes his true intentions. Casper the Friendly Ghost; Old Whiskers the Wizard; Like it Was!; The Trophy Room; Spooky: All By His Ghostly Self. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Dennis Fujitake. Interview with Neal Adams. Steve Ditko returns to Marvel. The first movie version of The Lord of the Rings. Famed fantasy author Randall Garrett on famed sci-fi author E.E. Doc Smith. Comics in South Africa. Inside the Marvel Bullpen. Plus reviews, columns, letters, and news. Black and white. Cover price $1.25.

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Reprint. Issue R-12: Popeye-Swee'Pea, Brutus Cover price $0.35.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Cossack" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "Big Friends and Little Friends" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. "The Helmet" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Weekly British War comics digest. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

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Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan. Belit guest stars in Of Rage and Revenge!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan; setting: Asgalun; Both Zula & Belit achieve their revenge; Belit is offered the crown of Asgalun--but declines it; Zula, Conan, & Belit take to the sea again at the end. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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Whitman Variant. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan. Belit guest stars in Of Rage and Revenge!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan; setting: Asgalun; Both Zula & Belit achieve their revenge; Belit is offered the crown of Asgalun--but declines it; Zula, Conan, & Belit take to the sea again at the end. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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Art by John Severin, Bill Ward, Howard Nostrand, Don Orehek, Val Mayerik, and Warren Sattler. Grease (John Travolta) cover by Severin. Cover price $0.60.