Comic books May 1973

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May 1973. Photos and short articles featuring stars of the era. 8-1/8 in. x 10-7/8 in.; black and white with color photos; 64 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Vintage men's interest entertainment magazine that contains articles of interest for bachelors, humorous adult themed comic strips, short fiction stories, and nude pin-up photography. 8.5" x 11", 72 pages, mostly B&W with some color pages. -MATURE READERS-

Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin up girls. 8" x 10.5", 66 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $1.00.

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Cover art by Luis Dominguez. The Voodoo Lizards! starring the Adventurer's Club, script by John Albano, art by Jim Aparo; Mr. Carter relates his unusual adventure in order to be inaugurated into the Adventurer's Club. The Slaying Town! starring The Vigilante, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Dick Giordano; Wade Preston, actor, is framed for a murder; Vigilante helps out. His Daughter's Keeper! starring Captain Fear, script by Steve Skeates, art by Alex Nino. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by John Romita Sr. First appearance of Killraven in "The War of the Worlds!", script by Roy Thomas (Plot), Neal Adams (Plot), and Gerry Conway (Script), pencils by Neal Adams (pp 1-11) and Howard Chaykin (pp 12-20), inks by Frank Chiaramonte; New York City, 2018 AD. Killraven fights his way through a subway tunnel against a gang led by Scrapper; He enters an empty Grand Central Station to find the Keeper, who unleashes a few mutants against him; Killraven blasts a hole in the Keeper's wall, thus emptying his weapon; While the Keeper shoots at him, he throws a sharp piece of machinery and impales his enemy; Astonishingly, the man thanks him and tells him a story about 1901, when Martians invaded Earth; Inspired by the H.G. Wells novel. Article by Roy Thomas describing the creative process that led to the book. 36 pgs, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover by John Romita Sr. First appearance of Killraven in "The War of the Worlds!", script by Roy Thomas (Plot), Neal Adams (Plot), and Gerry Conway (Script), pencils by Neal Adams (pp 1-11) and Howard Chaykin (pp 12-20), inks by Frank Chiaramonte; New York City, 2018 AD. Killraven fights his way through a subway tunnel against a gang led by Scrapper; He enters an empty Grand Central Station to find the Keeper, who unleashes a few mutants against him; Killraven blasts a hole in the Keeper's wall, thus emptying his weapon; While the Keeper shoots at him, he throws a sharp piece of machinery and impales his enemy; Astonishingly, the man thanks him and tells him a story about 1901, when Martians invaded Earth; Inspired by the H.G. Wells novel. Article by Roy Thomas describing the creative process that led to the book. 36 pgs, full color.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $649.00 View scans This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($19.47) will be charged at checkout. Paper: Off white to white Don Rosa Collection. Label #0706474019	Add to cart CGC 9.0 $330.00 View scans This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($9.90) will be charged at checkout. Paper: Off white to white Label #3774468007	Add to cart CGC 8.5 $399.00 or Best Offer View scans This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($11.97) will be charged at checkout. Paper: Light tan to off white Pedigree: Pacific Coast Slab: Standard, no notable issues Pacific Coast. Label #0032588014	Add to cart VF 8.0 $300.00 View scans This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($9.00) will be charged at checkout. It has been graded by MyComicShop's experienced graders.
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Cover by John Romita Sr. The Fight and The Fury!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gil Kane and Paul Reinman (art assist), inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro; Peter Parker is in Montreal in response to a mysterious telegram to Aunt May; While he's there, Spider-Man battles the Hulk, with General Ross being a nuisance. Announcement of FOOM (Friends of Ol' Marvel) fan club with list of premiums and a mail-in coupon. Ad for the Dracula Lives magazine, art by Gene Colan. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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May 1973. Volume Misprinted as XCIII, should be XCI. Cover by Jack Gaughan. Stories: "Sword and Scepter"(Part 1) by Jerry Pournelle, "Naked to the Invisible Eye" by George Alec Effinger, "Survivability" by William Tuning, "How I lost the Second World War and Helped Turn Back the German Invasion" by Gene Wolfe, "With Morning Comes Mistfall" by George R. R. Martin, "An Agent in Place" by Laurence M. Janifer, and "The Great American Economy" by L. E. Modesitt, Jr. Science Fact article: "Minicomputers" by Stephen A. Kallis, Jr. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

1973 - 1st printing. Includes: "Introduction" (Donald A. Wollheim); "Goat Song" (Poul Anderson); "The Man Who Walked Home" (James Tiptree, Jr.); "Oh, Valinda!" (Michael G. Coney); "The Gold at the Starbow's End" (Frederik Pohl); "To Walk a City's Street" (Clifford D. Simak); "Rorqual Maru" (T. J. Bass); "Changing Woman" (W. Macfarlane); "'Willie's Blues'" (Robert J. Tilley); "Long Shot" (Vernor Vinge); and "Thus Love Betrays Us" (Phyllis MacLennon). Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 254 pages, Text Only.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Snow Go, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; While Betty plays in the snow, Veronica makes her move on a handsome new boy. The Seat Of The Trouble, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; The girls discover that Veronica's slacks are too tight on both of them, so they go on a crash diet and exercise regimen. Dilton Does It Again, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty asks Dilton to create a love potion so she can win Archie. Dilton gives her a "potion" consisting of sugar and water. Anonymously Yours, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

1st printing. By Andrew J. Offutt. Cover by Frank Frazetta. What happens to a red-blooded young graduate looking for sex, fame, and answers when he suddenly finds himself naked, frightened, and several light years from Earth? A LOT! A satiric masterpiece of crossed swords and sorceries. Softcover, 4-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, Text Only. Cover price $0.95.

Men's interest digest with comics, jokes and tasteful pin-up photography. 5" x 6.5", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Jack Keller. Stories by unknown. Art by Jack Keller, Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia and Pat Boyette. In the midst of the killing, Sgt. Hilyard sought to bring a life into the world in..."Where's the War?" Also featuring: "The Tank That Didn't Forget" and "The 50th Mission"! Plus: 1-page text story "The Marine Marvel"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

"With Two Beside Them!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Black Widow, Daredevil, and the X-Men. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita and Joe Sinnott. Story continues from Daredevil 99 (part 2). Magneto stands triumphant! The X-Men's long-time foe and his lackey, the Piper, have taken Captain America, Iron Man, and the Scarlet Witch prisoner along with Professor X, Cyclops, Marvel Girl, and Iceman! And now the Master of Magnetism is planning to raid a top secret meeting of the Atomic Energy Commission! However, since their defeat last issue, the remaining avengers have been busy recruiting superhero help! Namely Daredevil and the Black Widow! When Earth's Mightiest Heroes at last locate Magneto's underground lair, the super showdown begins! Will the Avengers finally repulse the Master of Magnetism? Cameo appearance by Hawkeye. Flashback cameos by Angel, Quicksilver, Mastermind, and the Toad. (Notes: Magneto appears next in Defenders 15. The Avengers battle Magneto again in Super-Villain Team-Up 14.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "With Two Beside Them!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Black Widow, Daredevil, and the X-Men. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita and Joe Sinnott. Story continues from Daredevil 99 (part 2). Magneto stands triumphant! The X-Men's long-time foe and his lackey, the Piper, have taken Captain America, Iron Man, and the Scarlet Witch prisoner along with Professor X, Cyclops, Marvel Girl, and Iceman! And now the Master of Magnetism is planning to raid a top secret meeting of the Atomic Energy Commission! However, since their defeat last issue, the remaining avengers have been busy recruiting superhero help! Namely Daredevil and the Black Widow! When Earth's Mightiest Heroes at last locate Magneto's underground lair, the super showdown begins! Will the Avengers finally repulse the Master of Magnetism? Cameo appearance by Hawkeye. Flashback cameos by Angel, Quicksilver, Mastermind, and the Toad. (Notes: Magneto appears next in Defenders 15. The Avengers battle Magneto again in Super-Villain Team-Up 14.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. "With Two Beside Them!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Black Widow, Daredevil, and the X-Men. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita and Joe Sinnott. Story continues from Daredevil 99 (part 2). Magneto stands triumphant! The X-Men's long-time foe and his lackey, the Piper, have taken Captain America, Iron Man, and the Scarlet Witch prisoner along with Professor X, Cyclops, Marvel Girl, and Iceman! And now the Master of Magnetism is planning to raid a top secret meeting of the Atomic Energy Commission! However, since their defeat last issue, the remaining avengers have been busy recruiting superhero help! Namely Daredevil and the Black Widow! When Earth's Mightiest Heroes at last locate Magneto's underground lair, the super showdown begins! Will the Avengers finally repulse the Master of Magnetism? Cameo appearance by Hawkeye. Flashback cameos by Angel, Quicksilver, Mastermind, and the Toad. (Notes: Magneto appears next in Defenders 15. The Avengers battle Magneto again in Super-Villain Team-Up 14.) 32 pages

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Printed 05/1973, $0.15 cover, # 22 titled Snoots, the Forgetful Elefink. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

"Lover's Liberation"; The guys take on the women's lib movement. "Havin' A Ball"; Barney accidentally glues his bowling ball to his hand before a big tournament. "Betty's Birthday!"; Barney gets a part-time job as a parachute tester. "Vacation Sight!"; Barney buys a vacation home that ends up being in a swamp. Based on The Flintstones, the classic animated series. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Features Spanish language reprint series. 7" x 10", 36 pages, full color.

Warner Books Edition - 1st printing. By William M. Gaines. Do you have trouble getting to sleep at night? Try BEDSIDE MAD! Yes, Beside MAD is OUR answer for getting to sleep at night! As for you, after you read this book...you might try a sleeping pill. Softcover, 4-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.75.

Comic book adventures of the famous Warner Bros. cartoon characters The Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote. Cover price increase to 20 cents. The Road Runner in "Rock Me to Beep," "Tar Booby," "Lion Country Snafu-Ri," and "Hide and Go Beep." Issue also has one-page text feature "A Fortunate Forecast." No story/ art credits given. Cover price $0.20.

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36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

1974 - 1st printing. Featuring a collection of the beloved British comic strip for that year! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

Vol. 4 #3 - May 1973. Adult humor magazine for mature readers. 8 1/4-in. x 10 3/4-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.