Comic books January 1972

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"Thunder in the Ruins!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Mooney. Cover by John Buscema, John Romita (touch-ups), and John Verpoorten. With Crystal by his side, the Master of Alchemy has taken over a banana republic in Central America! When the Human Torch arrives in country, he finds himself fighting not only the national air force, but a brain-washed Crystal too! Can Johnny Storm wrest Crystal from Diablo's clutches? Fortunately, Reed, Sue, and Ben will help! Back up story: "What Mad World?" Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Jim Mooney. To save Ben during the battle against Diablo, Lockjaw temporarily teleports the Thing to another world. But it's a strange world indeed as Reed Richards is the one that was transformed into the Thing; while Ben Grimm married Susan Storm. Perhaps Ben should get back to his own reality posthaste, before he sees too much! First appearance of the Reed Richards of Alternate Earth (Earth-A). (Notes: Diablo returns in Fantastic Four 193. Crystal appears next in Fantastic Four 130, but plays a prominent role behind the scenes in Avengers 104. The Thing (aka Reed Richards) of Earth-A returns in Fantastic Four 160. Alternate Earth would later be renamed Earth-721.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Thunder in the Ruins!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Mooney. Cover by John Buscema, John Romita (touch-ups), and John Verpoorten. With Crystal by his side, the Master of Alchemy has taken over a banana republic in Central America! When the Human Torch arrives in country, he finds himself fighting not only the national air force, but a brain-washed Crystal too! Can Johnny Storm wrest Crystal from Diablo's clutches? Fortunately, Reed, Sue, and Ben will help! Back up story: "What Mad World?" Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Jim Mooney. To save Ben during the battle against Diablo, Lockjaw temporarily teleports the Thing to another world. But it's a strange world indeed as Reed Richards is the one that was transformed into the Thing; while Ben Grimm married Susan Storm. Perhaps Ben should get back to his own reality posthaste, before he sees too much! First appearance of the Reed Richards of Alternate Earth (Earth-A). (Notes: Diablo returns in Fantastic Four 193. Crystal appears next in Fantastic Four 130, but plays a prominent role behind the scenes in Avengers 104. The Thing (aka Reed Richards) of Earth-A returns in Fantastic Four 160. Alternate Earth would later be renamed Earth-721.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

UK edition. Identical to US edition but has 6p cover price. "Thunder in the Ruins!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Mooney. Cover by John Buscema, John Romita (touch-ups), and John Verpoorten. With Crystal by his side, the Master of Alchemy has taken over a banana republic in Central America! When the Human Torch arrives in country, he finds himself fighting not only the national air force, but a brain-washed Crystal too! Can Johnny Storm wrest Crystal from Diablo's clutches? Fortunately, Reed, Sue, and Ben will help! Back up story: "What Mad World?" Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Jim Mooney. To save Ben during the battle against Diablo, Lockjaw temporarily teleports the Thing to another world. But it's a strange world indeed as Reed Richards is the one that was transformed into the Thing; while Ben Grimm married Susan Storm. Perhaps Ben should get back to his own reality posthaste, before he sees too much! First appearance of the Reed Richards of Alternate Earth (Earth-A). (Notes: Diablo returns in Fantastic Four 193. Crystal appears next in Fantastic Four 130, but plays a prominent role behind the scenes in Avengers 104. The Thing (aka Reed Richards) of Earth-A returns in Fantastic Four 160. Alternate Earth would later be renamed Earth-721.) 32 pages

Volume 25 - Number 1, January 1972. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. Articles and Stories include The Magic of Mandalas, Wolfmen in the Ohio Valley, The Signora finds Peace, Father's Guide was a Ghost, and A God-Given Nightmare! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos). Cover price $0.50.

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Stories and art by Jack Keller, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. War comics featuring the US Army in WWII, Korea and other conflicts, part of Charlton's Fightin' military series. WWII courier "Motorsickle" Monhegan becomes a legend, because of all the Nazis he wipes out while delivering messages on the front. An assault on an enemy fortification changes a soldier. GIs target an Axis stronghold in the South Pacific. Paid in Full!; Mangan's First Law; "Motorsickle" Monhegan; The Trapped Trappers. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Jack Keller, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Marine pilot Gordon dogfights with Axis Zeroes while escorting bombers over the Solomon Islands, in a WWII story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. During Guadalcanal, Cpl. Manotti sets out to rescue PFC Calhoun for personal reasons: He wants another chance at winning back his poker stake. Marines find a different enemy than the one they were looking for when they land in the wrong spot during an island invasion. A historical retelling of the WWII Battle of Midway. But the real historical interest in this issue is a look at the various dangers of the Vietnam conflict, revealing American attitudes to the war in 1972. True Friend!; Just a Marine; The Turning Point: Midway: June 3rd, 1942; The Phantom Company; Agile in the Mind; The Other Enemies! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

1st printing. Story and art by Ed Badajos. A surreal journey through the imagination, sexuality, and nightmare dreamscapes. Softcover, 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 68 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $3.95.

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Volume 5, Issue 3 - January 1972. In this issue: Filming "Night of the Living Dead" - An interview with director George Romero by Alex B. Blcok, Kids Make Films: Cellar Door Cinema by Marjorie Lenk, Kate Millett's "Three Lives" - Interviews with Kate Millett, Louva Irvine, and Susan Kleckner by Karen Cooper. 8.5" x 11", 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.75.

1st printing.

Edited by Roy Huss and T.J. Ross.

In this volume, editors Roy Huss and T.J. Ross and such noted contributors as Ray Bradbury, Ernest Jones, Jack Kerouae, and film director Curtis Harrington offer comments on the horror film and central myths, covering developments from the 1910 Edison Company Frankenstein to Polanski's Repulsion. There's a look at film styles from the gothic horror of Dracula to the psychological terror of Rosemary's Baby. Includes discussion of such great films as The Mummy and King Kong and more.

Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 186 pages, Text (with 8 pages of B&W photos).

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. The Omega Effect!!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Darkseid uses his Omega Beams on the Forever People, apparently killing all but Serifan. Raid from Apokolips featuring The Young Gods of Supertown, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Serifan and Big Bear stop Captain Ogur from shooting Supertown out of the sky. Letters to the editors from comics writers Bob Rozakis and Mike W. Barr. Adventure Comics #75 ad with Sandman, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. The Villain from Valhalla! starring Sandman, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Issue 20 - Winter, 1972. Men's interest digest magazine filled with sexual humor comics and nude vintage pin-up photography. 5" x 7", 98 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.35.

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52-page giant; Mort Drucker and 2 Gil Kane reprints Cover price $0.25.

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Anthology type comic featuring comic book adaptations of a variety of cartoon shows. This issue has the Harlem Globetrotters in "Double Dribble Trouble" and Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines in "Truce and Consequences." No story/art credits given. # on cover: 10250-201, January Cover price $0.15.

Anthology comic featuring comic book adaptations of a variety of cartoon shows. This issue has the Harlem Globetrotters in "Double Dribble Trouble" and Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines in "Truce and Consequences." No story/art credits given. Cover price $0.15.

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January-February 1972. Cover by Jack Gaughan. Science fiction stories by T. J. Bass, James Gunn, James White, Michael G. Coney, Bob Shaw, Tad Crawford, F. A. Davis. Illustrations by Gaughan, Lance Williams. 5-1/4-in. x 7-1/4-in.; b&w text with spot illustrations; 176 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Issue 9. November-January 1972. Fanzine newsletter co-published by Jim Vadeboncouer, Robert Napier, and Jan Strnad. Reviews and analysis given of other fanzines. 8.5" x 11". 8 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.10.

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Geronimo Jones helps an Indian tribe being terrorized by what they believe to be an evil god in "Unknown Terror." Story and art credits: unknown. Issue also has "The Charisma Kid," one-page "Doc Does It Dandy" text feature, and one-page western features. Cover price $0.20.

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Anthology comic which features spooky and suspenseful stories relating to ghosts and other mysteries from the beyond. This issue features "Return to Kmogo," "True to Death," "House of Mystery," and "Taps." Issue also has "Who Danced at Kharaga" one-page text feature. Story and art credits: Unknown. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Joe Gill, Pat Boyette, Charles Nicholas, and Vince Alascia. A horror anthology from Charlton, with a stable of artists that included Steve Ditko. Residents of a remote Balkan village fear walking the streets on the anniversary of a horrific murder, in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. After Beatrice and Dan drink the strange brew, they find themselves in thrall to the wicked redheaded Chara Blaine. Walter wants to tear down the mansion he's inherited and put up some modern apartments, but then he sees what's reflected in the old mirror. Wh-Whos In Th-There?; Witchs Brew; My Guardian Ghost; The Night of the Lonely Man. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Sanho Kim. Stories and art by Sanho Kim and others. A horror anthology from Charlton that often featured work by Steve Ditko and other comics luminaries. After an evil Mermaid has lured countless sailors to their doom, Jerry Colby sets out to hunt her down, in an issue-length story by Sanho Kim. In a backup story, Gorgo the Ghost, Gilly the Ghost, and Wanda the Witch audit courses at Ghost University. Bloody Mermaid; The Ghost University. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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52-page giant; Russ Heath art. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Featuring: 10 page story "Heavy Date" drawn by George Tuska and Vince Colletta; 1 page text article "How to Tell If He Loves You"; 13 page story "I Was Too Shy" pencilled by Gene Colan; 1 page text story "Too Smart for Her Own Good"; 1 page From Barbara Miles, with Love letters page; 6 page story "Initiation to Love"; 8 page reprint story "I Loved Two Men" pencilled by John Romita, Sr. Cover by Jay Scott Pike. Cover price $0.25.

One of the first Spire Christian Comics (along with Cross and the Switchblade), and based on the inspirational book by Brother Andrew about his years smuggling Bibles into Communist bloc countries. Story adaptation, art and cover by Al Hartley. 32 pages. Cover price $0.49. Cover price $0.39.

One of the first Spire Christian Comics (along with Cross and the Switchblade), and based on the inspirational book by Brother Andrew about his years smuggling Bibles into Communist bloc countries. Story adaptation, art and cover by Al Hartley. 32 pages. Cover price $0.69. Cover price $0.39.

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One of the first Spire Christian Comics (along with Cross and the Switchblade), and based on the inspirational book by Brother Andrew about his years smuggling Bibles into Communist bloc countries. Story adaptation, art and cover by Al Hartley. Published by Spire, 35 cent edition, some issues have no number. 32 pages. Cover price $0.39.

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One of the first Spire Christian Comics (along with Cross and the Switchblade), and based on the inspirational book by Brother Andrew about his years smuggling Bibles into Communist bloc countries. Story adaptation, art and cover by Al Hartley. 32 pages, no cover price.

Whitman edition. Bugs Bunny Showtime, 164 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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Volume 21 - 1st printing. "Bugs Bunny Showtime...!" Featuring Bugs Bunny Showtime from Bugs Bunny #86 (October 1962). More Looney Tunes comics featuring Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Speedy Gonzales, Cool Cat, Tweety and Sylvester, Mary Jane and Sniffles, and the Road Runner. Softcover, 4 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 160 pages. full color. All Ages Cover price $0.50.

More than 200 girls, grins, & giggles. Nudity. 6 1/2-in. x 10-in., B/W. Cover price $0.40.

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1st prinitng. Edited by Herb Galewitz. Syndicated by the Daily News: New York's Picture Newspaper and Chicago Tribune. Collects comic strips featuring The Gumps, Dick Tracy, Terry and the Pirates, Winnie Winkle, Little Orphan Annie, Teenie Weenies, Tiny Tim and many more! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 320 pages, B&W. All Ages

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Giant-size issue. Cover by Neal Adams. First appearance of John Stewart in Beware My Power, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; When Guy Gardner is injured, the Guardians of the Universe instruct Hal Jordan to train another back-up, but John Stewart has different ideas about how to be a Lantern; When an attempt is seemingly made on the life of racist politician Jeremiah Clutcher, John Stewart figures out that the attack was faked and part of a cynical plot to get Clutcher elected president. What Can One Man Do?, script by Elliot Maggin, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; After Green Arrow witnesses the death of a young boy in a riot, he decides that he might be able to do more for his city as its mayor. Reprint back-up story: Earth's First Green Lantern!, (from Green Lantern 16), script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; Hal Jordan explains to Pieface why Abin Sur came to Earth in a spaceship when all Green Lanterns can travel thru space unaided. The Flash ad. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Brand new! A witch's brew of the supernatural! Featuring: 1 page intro page introducing the host, Hephzibah Grimm, drawn by John Celardo; 6 page story "Old Ghost's Home" written by Arnold Drake and drawn by John Celardo & Arnold Drake; 6 page story "The Walking Bones" written by Don Arneson and drawn by Joe Certa & Don Arneson; 5 page story "A Goodly Crew" drawn by Jack Sparling; 7 page story "The Ghostwriter's Vengeance" drawn by Luis Dominguez. Cover price $0.15.

6 1/2-in. x 10-in., 40 pages, B/W. Cover price $0.50.

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Anthology comic book with scary and suspenseful stories. Cover art by Steve Ditko. The Power and the Glory, art by Pete Morisi; Cyrus Gould becomes the victim of Voodoo. Witness for the Defense, art by Fred Himes; The ghost of Sir Basil Reynolds returns to ensure his true killers are revealed and an innocent man is set free. Stay of Execution, art by Steve Ditko; Jonathan Doerr is called to Europe to pay for the crimes of his ancestor. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Jay Scott Pike & Vince Colletta. Stories by unknown. Art by Vince Colletta and unknown. When Shelly meets Steve, he wants her to change her hairstyle, her wardrobe, and her interests. She decides she really loves him, but she's shocked when she realizes he's made her into a copy of his previous girlfriend in "Don't Make Me Over!" Plus: Ellen tries to help Bob get back together with his estranged girlfriend, but falls in love with him herself in "Man on My Mind!" Also: Shirley unsuccessfully tries to get Walter to notice her, until her friend Rita suggests she try witchcraft. The girls cast a spell, and soon after, Walter calls Shirley for a date, but is black magic really responsible? Find out in "Love Potion"! And: Brenda's older sister June always attracts Brenda's boyfriends away, but she doesn't like it when one day the tables are turned in the retitled reprint story "How to Get a Man!" Plus: Lois is determined to get ahead in life but her boyfriend Vic doesn't share her drive in the retitled reprint story "Winter of Love"! Also: 1-page filler "The Supermagic Diet - Lose 7 Pounds in 7 Days"! And: Letters page Telling It the Way It Is. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 3. Spanish language edition. Pages 201-220. "El Arma Secreta" ("The Secret Weapon"). 9" x 12", 20 pages, full color, standard paper stock.

Volume 3. Spanish language edition. Pages 221-240. "Guerra A Muerte" ("War to the Death"). 9" x 12", 20 pages, full color, standard paper stock.

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Published in 96 weekly parts. Saddle-Stitched, 28 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.95.

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Published in 96 weekly parts. Saddle-Stitched, 28 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.95.

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Published in 96 weekly parts. Saddle-Stitched, 28 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.95.