Comic books December 1981

Stories in this issue include: Young Sigmund Pavlov! by Bill DuBay and Alex Nino; Love among the Ruins! by Bill Dubay, Timothy Moriarty, and Delando Nino; Ariel Hart: Bringing up Baby! by Bill DuBay and Peter Hsu; Angel part two by Bill DuBay and Rudy Nebres; and Mike Marauder: Knight Errant of the Spaceways! by Rich Margopoulos and Rueben Yandoc. This is an adult-oriented magazine, but this issue is particularly explicit in its use of nudity and sex. Cover art by Steve Fastner and Rich Larson. Cover price $2.00.

December 5, 1981. Features include Ace Trucking Co. (script by Grant Grover, art by Belardinelli), the Mean Arena, Tharg's Future-Shocks: "The Masks of Arazzor" (script by Steve Moore, art by Casanovas), Judge Dredd in "Block Mania" part 6 (script by T.B. Grover, art by Ron Smith), Rogue Trooper (script by Gerry Finley-Day, art by Colin Wilson), and Tharg's Future-Shocks: "Joe Black's Tall Tale" (script by Kelvin Gosnell, art by John Higgins). Dave Gibbons front cover. B-Hive-K is featured on the back cover.

December 12, 1981. Features include Ace Trucking Co. (script by Grant Grover, art by Ian Gibson), the Mean Arena (script by Tom Tully, art by Mike White), Tharg's Future-Shocks: "Love Thy Neighbour" (script by Kelvin Gosnell, art by Jesus Redondo), Judge Dredd in "Block Mania" part 7 (script by T.B. Grover, art by Steve Dillon), Tharg's Future-Shocks: "Mister, Could You Use a Squonge?" (script by Alan Moore, art by R. Tiner), and Rogue Trooper (script by Gerry Finley-Day, art by Mike Dorey). Brian Bolland front cover? Star Lord pin-up on the back cover.

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December 19, 1981. Features include Ace Trucking Co. (script by Grant/Grover, art by Ian Gibson), the Mean Arena (script by Tom Tully, art by Mike White), Nemesis the Warlock (script by Pat Mills, art by Kevin O'Neill), Tharg's Christmas Tale part 1 (art by Eric Bradbury), Judge Dredd in "Block Mania" part 8 (script by T.B. Grover, art by Steve Dillon), and Rogue Trooper (script by Gerry Finley-Day, art by Mike Dorey). Walter the Wobot pin-up on the back cover.

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December 26, 1981. Features include Judge Dredd in "Block Mania" part 9 (script by T.B. Grover, art by Brian Bolland), Tharg's Christmas Tale part 2 (art by Eric Bradbury), Ace Trucking Co. (script by Grant/Grover, art by Belardinelli), Nemesis the Warlock (script by Pat Mills, art by Kevin O'Neill), and the Mean Arena (script by Tom Tully, art by Mike White). Belardinelli front cover? Tharg back cover pin-up by Robin Smith.

1st printing. 2000 A.D. 1982 Annual celebrates all things related to the UK 2000 A.D. publication. Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W.

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Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "The Man Who Murdered Metropolis!", script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman must discover where Neutron has planted an atomic bomb which, if and when it goes off, will destroy Metropolis. "Air Wave Tunes In!", script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Vince Colletta; After receiving an electrical shock, Air Wave learns that he has the power to read minds. "Penguins on Parade" Hostess Fruit Pies ad with The Penguin. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jeweler Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. Cover art by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano. The Man Who Murdered Metropolis! starring Superman and H.I.V.E., script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Air Wave Tunes In! starring Air Wave (Hal Jordan), script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.40.

ecember 1981. Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin-up girls. In this special holiday issue: Annual Porno Movie Awards - all the stars; an exclusive interview with Svetlana, porn filmmaker; inside pix of N.Y.'s Chateau 19, B&D sex club; and holiday swing club directory! Plus: Club Adam swingers - all-new listings each month! 8-in. x 11-in. Mature Readers Cover price $2.95.

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Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. J -- as in Jinx and Jeopardy--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dennis Jensen; a villain learns the identity of our heroes. Tender Poison--Dial "H" For Hero, script by George Kashdan, pencils by Trevor Von Eeden, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Both stories feature heroes created by fans. 40 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Winter 1981 (1-shot). Jim Starlin cover. "Magenta Core" written by Doug Moench, penciled by Bill Sienkiewicz; "Stinger Ray" Chapter One by Pat Boyette, "Rayder" written by Mark Evanier, Penciled by Mike Sekowsky and Alan Gordon, lettered by Tom Orzechowski, "The Virginian: The Game and the Nation" written by Owen Wister, penciled by Don Heck, "Matrix" written by John Warner, penciled by Tom Sutton, and lettered by Susan Fox. NOTE: These are not self-contained stories as this was supposed to be an ongoing series, but it never got past the first issue; Mature Readers, 66 pages; black & white, 8 1/2-in x 11-in. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. Day of the Dragon King!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jerry Ordway; When both teams return to Pearl Harbor and see the damage, the more powerful of the heroes go to defend an island under siege by the Japanese in the Pacific; They arrive, with the others in tow, but slowly begin to fall under both the Holy Tablet (supposedly carved from part of the Holy Grail itself) and the Spear of Destiny's combined magicks (both held by Tojo and Hitler respectively); The others must then fight them and get them back to territory not under Axis control/influence; In Washington, D.C., FDR declares all heroes as All-Star members now for World War II's duration. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

1981 Winter Special - 52 pages

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In this issue: Gil Kane talks about the Micronauts; Hero History of the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents; Jan Duursema - a look at a dynamic new talent; time travel in the DC Universe. Plus: Editorial; Star Wars by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson; Comics Report; Silly Cover #44; Coming Distractions; Star Hawks by Archie Goodwin and Gil Kane; Amazing Readers. Micronauts cover by Gil Kane. Inside back cover by Pat Gabriele and Mark Texeira. Cover price $1.50.

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Direct Edition. "Night of the Ape!" Plot by Denny O'Neil. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. A quiet night on the Empire State University campus is interrupted by the sudden appearance of the Red Ghost and the Super Apes! Why is the Soviet super-villain visiting the library? Apparently to acquire a special treatise on cosmic radiation! However the web-slinger and his friend, Roger Hochberg, temporarily stop the ghost's quest for knowledge! But the next day the ghost and his gorillas return to the campus to grab Roger! And once again Spider-Man is there! Is the wall-crawler ready for round two in a barrel of monkeys? Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. Last 50¢ issue. (Note: The Red Ghost previously appeared in Fantastic Four 197 and challenges the web-slinger again in Amazing Spider-Man 255.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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Newsstand Edition. "Night of the Ape!" Plot by Denny O'Neil. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. A quiet night on the Empire State University campus is interrupted by the sudden appearance of the Red Ghost and the Super Apes! Why is the Soviet super-villain visiting the library? Apparently to acquire a special treatise on cosmic radiation! However the web-slinger and his friend, Roger Hochberg, temporarily stop the ghost's quest for knowledge! But the next day the ghost and his gorillas return to the campus to grab Roger! And once again Spider-Man is there! Is the wall-crawler ready for round two in a barrel of monkeys? Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. Last 50¢ issue. (Note: The Red Ghost previously appeared in Fantastic Four 197 and challenges the web-slinger again in Amazing Spider-Man 255.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Night of the Ape!" Plot by Denny ONeil. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. A quiet night on the Empire State University campus is interrupted by the sudden appearance of the Red Ghost and the Super Apes! Why is the Soviet super-villain visiting the library? Apparently to acquire a special treatise on cosmic radiation! However the web-slinger and his friend, Roger Hochberg, temporarily stop the ghosts quest for knowledge! But the next day the ghost and his gorillas return to the campus to grab Roger! And once again Spider-Man is there! Is the wall-crawler ready for round two in a barrel of monkeys? Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. Last 50¢ issue. (Note: The Red Ghost previously appeared in Fantastic Four 197 and challenges the web-slinger again in Amazing Spider-Man 255). Cover price $0.50.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "Night of the Ape!" Plot by Denny O'Neil. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. A quiet night on the Empire State University campus is interrupted by the sudden appearance of the Red Ghost and the Super Apes! Why is the Soviet super-villain visiting the library? Apparently to acquire a special treatise on cosmic radiation! However the web-slinger and his friend, Roger Hochberg, temporarily stop the ghost's quest for knowledge! But the next day the ghost and his gorillas return to the campus to grab Roger! And once again Spider-Man is there! Is the wall-crawler ready for round two in a barrel of monkeys? Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. Last 50¢ issue. (Note: The Red Ghost previously appeared in Fantastic Four 197 and challenges the web-slinger again in Amazing Spider-Man 255.)

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December 1981. Cover by Broeck Steadman. Stories: "Dragonstar"(Conclusion) by David Bischoff and Thomas F. Monteleone, "The Trelph is a Solitary Creature, "Karnev's World" by David Lewis, "The Announcement" by Henry Melton, "Joe Haynes and the Zeitgeist" by Ray Brown, and "There is a Home" by Al Sarrantonio. Science Fact article: "Base Eight Arithmetic, Meteors and Man" by John Gribbin. Softcover, 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

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In the city of Aix-La-Chapelle, Arak faces a trial by combat and then the evil spirit called Irminsul in "A Tree from Some Dark Hell." Issue has Valda the Iron Maiden appearance. Script by Roy Thomas and art by Ernie Colon and Tony DeZuniga. Letters page includes a letter from Todd McFarlane. Cover price $0.60.

Canadian edition with .75 cents cover price. In the city of Aix-La-Chapelle, Arak faces a trial by combat and then the evil spirit called Irminsul in "A Tree from Some Dark Hell." Issue has Valda the Iron Maiden appearance. Script by Roy Thomas and art by Ernie Colon and Tony DeZuniga. Cover price $0.75.

First 60-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Smooch Me to Sleep," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; After Veronicas refusal of a goodnight kiss, Archie has trouble falling asleep and turns to Betty for help. "Pushy," script and art by Joe Edwards; Lil Jinx is angry at Charley for pushing her off the swing on purpose. "Playing it Cool" illustration, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Archie is modeling fashions for the tropics. "Theres Always a Catch," script by Frank Doyle, art by Dan DeCarlo Jr.; Principal Weatherbee accidentally trips and lets the old football fly out the window. "Test Quest" starring Archie Andrews, Mary Andrews, Waldo Weatherbee, Jughead Jones, and Betty Cooper, script by George Gladir, art by Dan DeCarlo Jr. "The Bonnie Banks of Riverdale," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr.; Archie decides to embrace his Scottish heritage, much to the dismay of his mom and friends. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

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First 60-cent cover price issue. Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "Bucolic Frolic" Hostess Cup Cakes ad with Josie. "The Kiss Off," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie is asked to deliver some papers to Professor Flutesnoot but every time Veronica kisses him he forgets where he's going. "Nothing But the Truth!" one-page story starring Lil Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards; Gigi will not tell a lie. Party Lines! activity page. "As Others See You," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; After seeing Reggie and Jughead imitating them in the halls, Miss Grundy and Mr. Weatherbee decide to do the same to them. "Old Grads Never Die," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie helps Mr. Weatherbee save the school when the new owner of the land threatens to tear it down. Archie Club News. "Cast Party," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; In showing off his cast, Archie does more damage to Mr. Weatherbee than he did to his foot. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

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Betty and Veronica Christmas Spectacular. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "The Dog Who Saved the Day," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica gets a cursed doll for Christmas. Betty and Veronica model fashion designs submitted by readers, art by Dan DeCarlo. "The Man in the Red Suit," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica gets the urge to sculpt a Santa statue out of snow and thinks nothing of using a gallon of food coloring to achieve the proper effect. "Pursuit of Pleasure," pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Through a charity she's working with, Veronica gets a letter to Santa from a poor child who neglects to put his address on the envelope. "Days Daze" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Branch Line," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The necessary pruning of the giant fir on the Lodge Estate has Mr. Lodge depressed over the upcoming holiday season. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Hostess Cupcakes ad, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. Betty And Veronica Trick Or Treat Fashions two-pager, art by Dan DeCarlo. Test Zest, script by George Gladir, art by Dan DeCarlo Jr.; Veronica is losing Archie to video games and she's not happy about it. Out On A Limb, script by Frank Doyle, art by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica can't decide how best to show off her legs at the impending Country Club event. Let's Make A Wish, script by Frank Doyle, art by Dan DeCarlo; Betty is convinced that being positive and determined will allow her to be master of her fate. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.40.

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First 60-cent cover price. "Bucolic Frolic" Hostess Cupcakes ad with Josie. "The Spotted Tiger," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Moose changes his clothing style in an attempt to change his image. "Walk Talk!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley is walking to reduce. Veronica's Gag Bag; Archie doesn't notice that Veronica is ignoring him. "Horseman Hassles"; Archie doesn't want to go horseback riding until he meets the hot instructor. "Esteem Theme," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling; A girl that Dilton like thinks he's a player on the baseball team and he doesn't have the courage to tell her that he's just a scorekeeper; She follows him to the games and sees as he proves himself valuable to the team when he spots an error in the batting order of the opposing team. Archie Club News. "Defective Story," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Betty and Veronica become amateur private investigators. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

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December 21, 1981 - Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, Text (With B&W illustrations and photos). Cover price $1.50.

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"Three Angels Fallen!" Guest-starring Angel and the Ghost Rider. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by Bob Hall. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by Bob Hall and Dan Green. In the mountains of New Mexico, a down-on-his-luck Johnny Blaze picks a fight with Warren Worthington! After Angel ends ups in the hospital; his girlfriend, Candy Southern, makes a phone call to Avengers Mansion! The shield-slinger and his fellow avengers are eager to put Yellowjacket's disastrous court-martial behind them, so they agree to travel out west and round up the Ghost Rider! But that's much easier said than done! Are Earth's Mightiest Heroes ready for the hellfire? An excellent battle in the Land of Enchantment! Last 50¢ issue. 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

"Three Angels Fallen!" Guest-starring Angel and the Ghost Rider. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by Bob Hall. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by Bob Hall and Dan Green. In the mountains of New Mexico, a down-on-his-luck Johnny Blaze picks a fight with Warren Worthington! After Angel ends ups in the hospital; his girlfriend, Candy Southern, makes a phone call to Avengers Mansion! The shield-slinger and his fellow avengers are eager to put Yellowjacket's disastrous court-martial behind them, so they agree to travel out west and round up the Ghost Rider! But that's much easier said than done! Are Earth's Mightiest Heroes ready for the hellfire? An excellent battle in the Land of Enchantment! Last 50¢ issue. 32 pages - Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. Cover price $0.50.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "Three Angels Fallen!" Guest-starring Angel and the Ghost Rider. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by Bob Hall. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by Bob Hall and Dan Green. In the mountains of New Mexico, a down-on-his-luck Johnny Blaze picks a fight with Warren Worthington! After Angel ends ups in the hospital; his girlfriend, Candy Southern, makes a phone call to Avengers Mansion! The shield-slinger and his fellow avengers are eager to put Yellowjacket's disastrous court-martial behind them, so they agree to travel out west and round up the Ghost Rider! But that's much easier said than done! Are Earth's Mightiest Heroes ready for the hellfire? An excellent battle in the Land of Enchantment! Last 50¢ issue. 32 pages

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Cover pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Dick Giordano. "Requiem for a Hero," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Doctor Thirteen enters the Batcave just as the Man-Bat has Batman in his clutches; He tries to pistol whip the Man-Bat with his sonar gun, but the Man-Bat backhands Thirteen, sending him crashing into a cavern wall, knocking him unconscious; Batman picks up the weapon and, realizing what it is, activates it; The high-pitched sonic vibration sends the Man-Bat reeling in pain and he swoops off down a darkened corridor; Doctor Thirteen is admitted to the Gotham Hospital where he is diagnosed with a mild concussion; Commissioner Gordon questions Batman about what happened at Wayne Manor, but Batman remains close-lipped on the subject; Gordon has another angry outburst and tells him that he will not tolerate any lack of cooperation. "Burn, Robin, Burn," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Trevor Von Eeden, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Robin is suspended upside down from an inverted cross at the center of a Satanic ritual; The leader of this strange coven, Sharkey, mutters an incantation to his master, the demon Ba'al Zebub; Robin throws his weight against the cross, causing it to eventually uproot itself. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Canadian Editions have blank interior covers. Canadian edition with .75 cover price. Cover art by Denys Cowan and Dick Giordano. Requiem for a Hero starring Batman and Man-Bat, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin. Burn, Robin, Burn starring Robin, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Trevor Von Eeden, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.60.

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December 5, 1981

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December 12, 1981. Published by IPC Magazines, Ltd. in the U.K. "Tough action war stories every week!" Combined with Valiant (also an IPC publication). 9 x 11 in.; black and white (color centerspread); 32 pages; 16p cover price.

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December 19, 1981. Published by IPC Magazines, Ltd. in the U.K. "Tough action war stories every week!" Combined with Valiant (also an IPC publication). 9 x 11 in.; black and white (color centerspread); 32 pages; 16p cover price.

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December 26, 1981

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Cover by Rocke Mastroserio. Stories and art by Tom Sutton, Pat Boyette, Bill Molno, Jack Keller, and Joe Gill. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Hotshot fighter pilot Ray learns why sometimes you have to follow orders. Lt. Hodkins and his squad must protect an orphanage from enemy soldiers, in a story with art by future horror comics legend Tom Sutton. Plus a look at the Fokker DVII from Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. Kamayoto's Last Stand; Classic Weapon: Fokker DVII; Clouds of Glory; Needed: One Miracle! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

The Baum Bugle: A Journal of Oz (1981) Volume 25 #3 is published three times annually by The International Wizard of Oz Club.

Santa Cover illustrated by John R. Neill. The Baum Bugle: A Journal of Oz (1981) Volume 25 #4 (whole # 73) is published three times annually by The International Wizard of Oz Club, 28 pages, B&W.