Comic books August 1985

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August 1985 - Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, Text (With B&W illustrations and photos). Cover price $2.00.

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Final issue of this series as the Atari Force is put on trial for treason in "Trial and Verdict." Script by Mike Baron and art by Ed Barreto and Ricardo Villagran. Issue also has solo Hukka story "Hukka Vs. the Bob" with script by Keith Giffen and Robert Loren Fleming and art by Giffen and Karl Kesel. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with .95 cents cover price. Final issue of this series as the Atari Force is put on trial for treason in "Trial and Verdict." Script by Mike Baron and art by Ed Barreto and Ricardo Villagran. Issue also has solo Hukka story "Hukka Vs. the Bob" with script by Keith Giffen and Robert Loren Fleming and art by Giffen and Karl Kesel. Cover price $0.95.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Final issue of this series as the Atari Force is put on trial for treason in "Trial and Verdict." Script by Mike Baron and art by Ed Barreto and Ricardo Villagran. Issue also has solo Hukka story "Hukka Vs. the Bob" with script by Keith Giffen and Robert Loren Fleming and art by Giffen and Karl Kesel. Cover price $0.75.

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"Pyrrhic Victory!" Guest-starring Firelord. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. In a depressing development, the Savage Land is gone. Earth's Mightiest Heroes could not save it. Where does Ka-Zar go from here? Back to the concrete jungles of New York City with the Avengers for the time being. After the heroes return to Avengers Mansion, a distress call comes in! The Amazing Spider-Man is battling Firelord in the South Bronx! Wow, can the web-slinger beat the former herald of Galactus? If the spectacular one cannot, Hercules is ready to help! Also in this issue, Captain Marvel finds herself caught in a war between Nebula and the Skrulls in the Andromeda Galaxy! Cameo appearances by Ka-Zar and Spider-Man (in his black costume). Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Starfox, and the Wasp. (Notes: The plot of this issue crosses over briefly with Amazing Spider-Man 270. Ka-Zar appears next in Iron Man 202.) Cover price $0.65.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Two From The Heart!" Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by Alan Zelenetz. Pencils by Mark Bright. Inks by Brett Breeding and helpers. Cover by Brett Breeding. Since her difficult divorce several issues ago, Janet Van Dyne has been moving on her with life and enjoying her role as chairperson of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. And perhaps now it's time to move on with her love life as well. After meeting at a high society party, Tony Stark and the Wasp begin dating. Is that really a good idea considering the golden avenger's secret identity? Captain America doesn't think so! And that kicks off a series of three very uncomfortable conversations! First, Tony Stark and Cap, then Iron Man and Thor, and finally Shell-head and the Wasp! Everything started with good intentions, but is everything going to end that way? Meanwhile, Ant-Man makes a secret visit to Ryker's Island to talk with Hank Pym. However, the former avenger doesn't want to be sprung from prison. He plans to clear his name the right way! Cameo appearances by Egghead and Jim Rhodes. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: This cover is among a trio of Marvel covers in the early 1980's that featured super-heroes behind bars. See Amazing Spider-Man 219 and Captain America 260 also.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Pyrrhic Victory!" Guest-starring Firelord. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. In a depressing development, the Savage Land is gone. Earth's Mightiest Heroes could not save it. Where does Ka-Zar go from here? Back to the concrete jungles of New York City with the Avengers for the time being. After the heroes return to Avengers Mansion, a distress call comes in! The Amazing Spider-Man is battling Firelord in the South Bronx! Wow, can the web-slinger beat the former herald of Galactus? If the spectacular one cannot, Hercules is ready to help! Also in this issue, Captain Marvel finds herself caught in a war between Nebula and the Skrulls in the Andromeda Galaxy! Cameo appearances by Ka-Zar and Spider-Man (in his black costume). Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Starfox, and the Wasp. (Notes: The plot of this issue crosses over briefly with Amazing Spider-Man 270. Ka-Zar appears next in Iron Man 202.) Cover price $0.65.

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Direct Edition. Cover by Tom Mandrake. "Black Mask: Losing Face" starring Batman, Commissioner Gordon, Harvey Bullock, Black Mask (1st appearance and origin), and Lucius Fox, script: Doug Moench, art by Tom Mandrake; Roman Sionis loses his family's company, Janus Cosmetics, and turns to a life of crime as Black Mask. Part 1 of 3, continued in Detective Comics (1937) #553. Missive by letter hack T.M. Maple. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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Newsstand Edition. Cover by Tom Mandrake. "Black Mask: Losing Face" starring Batman, Commissioner Gordon, Harvey Bullock, Black Mask (1st appearance and origin), and Lucius Fox, script: Doug Moench, art by Tom Mandrake; Roman Sionis loses his family's company, Janus Cosmetics, and turns to a life of crime as Black Mask. Part 1 of 3, continued in Detective Comics (1937) #553. Missive by letter hack T.M. Maple. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition with $.95 cover price. Cover by Tom Mandrake. "Black Mask: Losing Face" starring Batman, Commissioner Gordon, Harvey Bullock, Black Mask (1st appearance and origin), and Lucius Fox, script: Doug Moench, art by Tom Mandrake; Roman Sionis loses his family's company, Janus Cosmetics, and turns to a life of crime as Black Mask. Part 1 of 3, continued in Detective Comics (1937) #553. Missive by letter hack T.M. Maple. Cover price $0.95.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. A major Batman villain, he calls himself Black Mask (1st appearance)! You'll call him incredible. Batman faces a new threat to Gotham City. Part 1 of 3, continued in Detective Comics (1937) #553. Written by Doug Moench, with art and cover by Tom Mandrake. Cover price $0.75.

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In "...I Went To The Animal Fair...", a day at the Gotham Zoo means balloons, cotton candy, a komodo dragon, masked gunmen and...bats. Script by Mike W. Barr, art by Alan Davis. Letters column includes a letter from Jerry Siegel, the co-creator of Superman, thanking Barr and Jim Aparo for dedicating #19 to Siegel and Superman's other co-creator, Joe Shuster. Davis cover. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with .95 cent cover price - In "...I Went To The Animal Fair...", a day at the Gotham Zoo means balloons, cotton candy, a komodo dragon, masked gunmen and...bats. Script by Mike W. Barr, art by Alan Davis. Letters column includes a letter from Jerry Siegel, the co-creator of Superman, thanking Barr and Jim Aparo for dedicating #19 to Siegel and Superman's other co-creator, Joe Shuster. Davis cover. Cover price $0.95.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. In "...I Went To The Animal Fair...", a day at the Gotham Zoo means balloons, cotton candy, a komodo dragon, masked gunmen and...bats. Script by Mike W. Barr, art by Alan Davis. Letters column includes a letter from Jerry Siegel, the co-creator of Superman, thanking Barr and Jim Aparo for dedicating #19 to Siegel and Superman's other co-creator, Joe Shuster. Davis cover. Cover price $0.75.

August 3, 1985. 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; 24p cover price.

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The Beatles Book (also known as Beatles Monthly) was a long-running fanzine produced by Beat Publications that was dedicated to the legacy of the incredible pop-culture phenomenon known as The Beatles. First published in August 1963, the magazine ran until production stopped with the 77th issue published in December,1969. It was revived in May, 1976, reprinting the first 77 issues with a few pages of added content. Beat Publications then continued producing new issues in October, 1982 until the publication ultimately ceased production with issue #321 printed in January, 2003. 6" x 8", 46 pages, B&W.

Cover art by Wally Wood. Three-Headed Creature illustration by Basil Wolverton. Welcome to the Plop Monster Convention, script and art by Sergio Aragones. Love Is a Dandy, script by Steve Skeates, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Wally Wood. The Aladdin Frame-Up, script by Sergio Aragones (plot) and Steve Skeates (dialogue), art by Sergio Aragones. A Likely Story, script by Steve Skeates, art by Sergio Aragones. The Collector, script by David V. Reed [as Coram Nobis], art by Wally Wood. The Man Who Came to Dinner, script and art by Nick Cardy. The Spell, script and art by Jim Starlin. Molded in Evil, script by Ed Noonchester (idea) and George Kashdan (script), art by Bernie Wrightson. 100 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Canadian edition with $2.00 cover price - Cover art by Wally Wood. Three-Headed Creature illustration by Basil Wolverton. Welcome to the Plop Monster Convention, script and art by Sergio Aragones. Love Is a Dandy, script by Steve Skeates, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Wally Wood. The Aladdin Frame-Up, script by Sergio Aragones (plot) and Steve Skeates (dialogue), art by Sergio Aragones. A Likely Story, script by Steve Skeates, art by Sergio Aragones. The Collector, script by David V. Reed [as Coram Nobis], art by Wally Wood. The Man Who Came to Dinner, script and art by Nick Cardy. The Spell, script and art by Jim Starlin. Molded in Evil, script by Ed Noonchester (idea) and George Kashdan (script), art by Bernie Wrightson. 100 pgs. Cover price $2.00.

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"The Black Dragon: Part 4 of 6!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Bolton. The wedding party becomes a massacre as the beating of ebony wings signals the arrival of DEATH! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

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Stories by Gene Day and Augustine Funnell. Art by Gene Day, David Day, Dan Day, and Bruce Conklin. Painted cover by Gene Day. An anthology title envisioned by artist Gene Day in the 1970s, featuring work by Day, his brothers Dan and David, and his artist friends. The series did not see print until after Gene's death in 1982, when his friends brought it to Renegade Press as a tribute to Gene's life and work. It Waits; Occurrence on A Decembers Morning; The Eaters; Gods Good Children. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.70.

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When an attraction at Verner Studios goes haywire, Verner's Vanquisher competes with Blue Devil to save the day in "Verner's Vanquisher!" Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Gary Cohn and Dan Mishkin, pencils by Alan Kupperberg, inks by Rick Magyar. Paris Cullins/Gary Martin cover. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $.95 cover price. When an attraction at Verner Studios goes haywire, Verner's Vanquisher competes with Blue Devil to save the day in "Verner's Vanquisher!" Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Gary Cohn and Dan Mishkin, pencils by Alan Kupperberg, inks by Rick Magyar. Paris Cullins/Gary Martin cover. Cover price $0.95.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. When an attraction at Verner Studios goes haywire, Verner's Vanquisher competes with Blue Devil to save the day in "Verner's Vanquisher!" Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Gary Cohn and Dan Mishkin, pencils by Alan Kupperberg, inks by Rick Magyar. Paris Cullins/Gary Martin cover. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Crisis On Infinite Earths crossover. Blue Devil and the Omega Men encounter parallel universe versions of Dan Cassidy and friends...newcomers who start to disappear one by one...in "The Last Parallel World Story". Story picks up from events in Crisis On Infinite Earths #8. Script by Gary Cohn and Dan Mishkin, pencils by Alan Kupperberg, inks by Rick Magyar. Paris Cullins/Gary Martin cover. Cover price $0.75.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Stories, art and cover by Russell Myers. Edited by Shel Dorf. Blackthorne Publishing presents vintage comic-strip reprints featuring Russell Myers wacky witch Broom-Hilda. Ex-wife of Attila the Hun, ex-Marine, and proud of her witchiness, Hilda hangs around a fairy-tale forest trading quips with her best friends, Irwin Troll (a hairy Lou Costello-style goofball) and bespectacled Gaylord Buzzard. 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.