Comic books December 1968

Phyllis Diller Photo Cover. Humor magazine featuring humorous essays, short satires, cartoons and light verse. This Issue features Daffy Clown Diller. Saddle Stitched, 8 1/2- x 10 1/2-in, 52 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Neal Adams. New facts about Superman's origin in "100 Years... Lost, Strayed or Stolen," script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Jack Abel; En route to Earth after the destruction of Krypton, Kal-El's rocket was thrown into another dimension, where he lived for a whole century, maturing, marrying, and raising a son before s terrible discovery forced him to be devolved into an infant and sent back to his home dimension. Captain Action and Action Boy Meet Dr. Evil toy ad. Superman ad. Superman and Batman ad. "Supergirl's Shattered Marriage!", art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Since Gary Sparks has broken up with Linda, she decides to pursue him as Supergirl. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

December 1968. The man's home companion! Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin-up girls. In this issue: Memoirs of a New Orleans Madame; Sex Books - What Johnny Can't Read; and Is There Passion in Her Handwriting? 8-in. x 11-in. Mature Readers Cover price $0.75.

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Cover art by Neal Adams. Intro of Quantum Queen and the Wanderers in The King of the Legion!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Jim Shooter (layouts only) and Win Mortimer, inks by Win Mortimer; The Legionnaires individually battle the Wanderers, temporarily turned evil, in order to find out who's the mightiest Legionnaire. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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First appearance of Randy Robertson in "To Squash a Spider!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by John Romita. In unbelievable fashion, Mysterio has shrunk the web-slinger to just six inches tall...and thrown him into a giant amusement park! Spider-Man attempts to get his bearings, but when he enters the house of mirrors -- everything goes haywire! However the web-spinner has fought Mysterio a few times before. And he knows if he can see through the illusions -- the path to triumph will be revealed! Will your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man find the pathway in time? Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Anna Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Betty Brant, and Ned Leeds. (Notes: The original Mysterio does not return until a decade later -- in the storyline leading up to Amazing Spider-Man 200. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #50.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

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December 1968. Stories: "The Custodians" by James H. Schmitz, "The Reluctant Ambassadors" by Stanley Schmidt, "Pipeline" by Joe Poyer, "A Learning Experience" by Theodore Liltwell, and "The Form Master" by Jack Wodhams. Science Fact feature, "Situation of Some Gravity" by Joseph F. Goodavage. Cover by Kelly Freas. Illustrations by Kelly Freas and Leo Summers. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

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Written by Howie Post. Art and cover by Howie Post. After a particularly long and cold winter, Anthro and his family move farther south to be better prepared for the next year. Embra gives Anthro her horse to help them along the journey. Ad for Tiger Paws bicycle tires from Uniroyal, art by Jack Davis. Ad for Wonder Woman #179, art by Mike Sekowsky and Dick Giordano. Ad for Justice League of America #67, art by Neal Adams. Ad for World's Finest Comics #180, and Superman #211, art by Neal Adams, Curt Swan, and Jack Abel. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Nick Cardy. Is This My Foe?, script by Steve Skeates, art by Jim Aparo; Aquaman, assuming Black Manta kidnapped Mera, goes after him; the Maarzons worship Black Manta as their god; Aquagirl worries that Narkan is becoming a tyrant. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick. Stories by Frank Doyle and Joe Edwards. Art by Harry Lucey, Joe Edwards, Marty Epp and unknown. Archie and his friends swap anecdotes about how, whenever someone tells them not to let something happen (like "mind you don't trip"), it happens. Veronica proves them right by constantly jinxing Archie with warnings that come true in "Don't Read This!" Plus: Betty claims that some mysterious force keeps her from seeing Archie in "The Last Word"; Mr. Lodge thinks he'll be better off with Dilton hanging around the house rather than Archie, until Dilton's infallible intelligence gets on his nerves in "Archie Come Home"; Li'l Jinx in the 1-pager "Sore Loser!" by Joe Edwards; and Archie bothers his dad in the garage and causes him to hurt his finger in "Daddy's Boy"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Written by Joe Edwards and unknown. Art by Joe Edwards and unknown. Mr. Weatherbee pits Archie and Reggie against each other in the school presidential election in "Archie for President"! Plus: Mr. Weatherbee has built a ship in a bottle, and of course Archie gets his finger stuck in the bottle in "Bottled Up"! Also: Li'l Jinx shoots off a rocket and is impressed by where it lands in the 1-pager "A Long Shot"! Characters in this issue: Archie Andrews, Jughead Jones, Betty Cooper, Mr. Weatherbee, Miss Grundy, Reggie Mantle, Veronica Lodge, Professor Flutesnoot, Mr. Svenson, Li'l Jinx and Greg. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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The World of Jughead. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Oodles of Noodles," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; When Jughead finds out Ethel has been cast as Juliet to his Romeo, he begins ad-libbing to make sure the balcony scene comes out to his liking. "Servant Problem," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Reggie wins a bet and Jughead must be his servant for the day. "Not Seen But Hurt" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Early to Rise," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead gets on Fred's nerves while waiting for Archie. "Vicious Cycle," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead takes a spin on Archie's new unicycle, even though he's never ridden one before. "Friend in Need," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Stung by criticism that he is only a fair-weather friend, Jughead sticks up for Archie when menaced by Big Moose. "The Touch," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Thinking that Jughead is a panhandler, a man gives him fifty cents. "Read at Your Own Risk," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead tries to convince Archie that stage magic isn't real. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. The Trainer, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Hot Dog keeps jumping on Veronica and ruining her new dress. The Time Of Your Life, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and the gang want to tour of a public garden, but the over-zealous security force spoils the tour. Red Alert, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; In order to show Archie the difference between spreading vicious gossip and merely exchanging current events, Veronica tells him Jughead has been seen with a redhead. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

The Broken Streak; How Stan's record of broadcasting 4,652 consecturive days was broken. Act Tact; Lippy the Hippy plays guitar with his toes. People in the News; Humorous fake news items. Tough Stuff; Zippy and the Zappers get a Brand New Bag. Light Delight; Sabrina's Aunt Zelda ges a neon tube for her broom handle. Scour Power; The Cactus Kid is coming to clean up the town. Madison Ave. Goes Ape; With the popularity of the advertising slogan "Put a tiger in your tank", what other animals will be used to advertise products? 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Nailing A Frame On Father," pencils by Bob Bolling; Archie and Reggie compete to see who can take the best pictures and become president of their camera club. "I Christen Thee," pencils by Bob Bolling; Mr. Lodge gets hit by the front of Archie's sailboat and is taken for a wild ride. "View From The Grill," pencils by Al Fagaly; A look at the daily antics in Pop's Chocklit Shop. "A Think Kink!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Oh Dad Poor Dad," pencils by Bob Bolling; Archie, Jughead, and Veronica unexpectedly drop in on Mr. Lodge's fishing cabin and wreak havoc on him and his guest. Archie Club News. Betty pinup, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Hard-Headed"; Archie is mistaken for Bobby Vance at the big league tryout. "Timed Right!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Time On His Hands," pencils by Bob Bolling; Reggie gets permission from Mr. Lodge to date Veronica and makes Archie jealous. "Take A Letter," pencils by Al Hartley; Archie dictates a letter to Veronica to Betty and has her type it, only to realize Betty can type anything she wants. "Plane Talk," script and pencils by Bob Bolling; Archie attempts to contact Veronica at her Point Blank estate via airplane advertising. 68 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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First appearance of Yellowjacket (aka Henry Pym) in "The Name is Yellowjacket!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Klein. Cover by John Buscema and George Klein. A new crime-fighter bursts onto the scene in New York City! And the Daily Bugle loves him already! The brash Yellowjacket barges into Avengers Mansion and boasts about killing Goliath! Shocked by the news; Hawkeye, T'Challa, and the Vision charge forward! But the mysterious Yellowjacket fights them off and absconds with the Wasp! Fearing that Jan is in serious danger, the Avengers pursue Yellowjacket across town! But when Earth's Mightiest Heroes locate their new foe, the Wasp asks them to leave Yellowjacket alone! Wow, why would Jan do that? Because she wants to marry him that's why! Wedding bells ring next issue! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Spider-Man, Jarvis, Nick Fury, Dum Dum Dugan, and the Black Widow. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Hawkeye, Wasp, Yellowjacket, and the Vision. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from Elfquest co-creator Wendy Fletcher (Pini). This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Super Action 20 & 21.) 32 pages. 12 cent cover price. Cover price $0.12.

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A gigantic duckling toddler with strength to match, well-meaning Huey creates slapstick havoc wherever he goes. The series expands to 64-page giant-size with this issue. Mama and Papa have a disagreement because Papa doesn't want to spank Huey. Papa is unprepared for the Banana Game. Mamas Baby Boy; Short Order; One Good Turn; The Banana Game; Big Date; The Great Lesson; Scratch the Cat; Rip Van Papa; Growing Pains; The Friendly Cat; Dirty Duck; Littul Brudder; Playmates. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Vintage men's interest magazine filled with erotic adult fiction stories, jokes and humor, adult themed comic strips, and nude pin-up pictorials. 8" x 10.5", 82 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.75.

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Cover art by Irv Novick. "The Doomsday Ball!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Joe Giella; A small nuclear device is stolen and is being used to threaten Gotham City, so Batman enlists the aid of a criminal named Brill to identify the blackmailer...but first, the Caped Crusaders must survive some death traps arranged by Brill and his men. Captain Action and Action Boy Meet Dr. Evil! ad. Letters to the editor from inker Klaus Janson and cartoonist Fred Hambeck. One-page "Fact File" report on Tarantula from Star-Spangled Comics (1941-43). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Features Spanish language translation of Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) #61. Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Jack Abel. Operation: Jail the Justice League! "Los Heroes Encarcelados!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Sid Greene; Doctor Destiny has a plan to switch the heroes with the villains they've battle; Green Arrow is able to escape and foil the plan. 36 pages, full color.

Published by Alex White. 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Full color cover, B&W Interior.

Published by Alex White. 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Full color cover, B&W Interior.

Published by Alex White. 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Full color cover, B&W Interior.

Published by Alex White. 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Full color cover, B&W Interior.

Published by Alex White. 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, Full color cover, B&W Interior.

The Baum Bugle: A Journal of Oz (1968) Volume 12 #3 is published three times annually by The International Wizard of Oz Club.