Comic books July 1974

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Cover by Nick Cardy. "Magic is Bustin' Out All Over!", script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Kurt Schaffenberger; Effron the Sorcerer is back with a plot to defeat his two old foes, Superman and Green Arrow, and to charge the Earth with magic energy. "The First Frogman!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. "The Sea Devils vs. the Octopus Man!", script by Bob Kanigher, art by Russ Heath; reprinted from Sea Devils #1. "Riddle of the Runaway Rockets!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson; An ancient metal robot reappears and tries again to destroy Rann. "The Barbed Wire Barricade!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; reprinted from Western Comics #77. "I Was King of the Daredevils," script by Dick Wood, art by John Prentice; reprinted from My Greatest Adventure #3. "The Man Who Returned from the Dead!", script by William Woolfolk, pencils by Reed Crandall; reprinted from Doll Man #13. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jeweler Variant. over art by Nick Cardy. Superman promo ad with Pat Broderick art. Magic is Bustin' Out All Over! starring Superman, Green Arrow, Batman, Flash, and Green Lantern, script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Kurt Schaffenberger. The First Frogman! starring Scylla and Xerxes, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. The Sea Devils vs. the Octopus Man!, script by Bob Kanigher, art by Russ Heath. Riddle of the Runaway Rockets! starring Adam Strange, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Barbed Wire Barricade! starring Matt Savage, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella. I Was King of the Daredevils, script by Dick Wood, art by John Prentice. The Man Who Returned from the Dead! starring Doll Man, script by William Woolfolk, pencils by Reed Crandall. 100 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.20.

Vol. 18, No. 6. July 1974. Last $1.00 cover-priced issue. Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin-up girls. In this issue: How to Buy Wine, by Gregory Benford; ADAM's Continuing Guide to Nevada's Legal Brothels; A Prostitute Examines the Difference Between Whores and Wives; and ADAM Talks to the Star Attraction of the Saturday Night Orgy. Plus: Club Adam swingers section - see inside. 8-in. x 11-in. Mature Readers. Cover price $1.00.

Based on the Disney Cartoon Feature Movie. Robin challenges the powers of a magical ring. The 25 page Robin Hood reprint story "The Wizard's Ring" is drawn by Al Hubbard. Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Based on the Disney Cartoon Feature Movie. With the king away, Robin protects the crown jewels from a band of bandits! The 25 page Robin Hood reprint story "In King Richard's Service" is drawn by Richard Moore and Joe Wesserli. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by Gil Kane. First appearance of Skar in "The Devil's Marauder," script by Don McGregor, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Klaus Janson; Killraven battles Skar at the site of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. "Chapter 2: The Vengeance Threshold!", script by Don McGregor, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Klaus Janson; Killraven vs. Skar. Reprint back-up story: "Are You Ready For the... Impossible," art by Bill Everett; Once a ship-in-a-bottle is pulled out of a tub of water it had fallen into, radio S.O.S. signals that had been received cease. Letter to the editor from comic writer Ralph Macchio. 36 pgs, full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Killraven stars in "The Devil's Marauder." Script by Don McGregor, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Klaus Janson. Reprint back-up story: "Are You Ready For the Impossible." Letter to the editor from comic writer Ralph Macchio. Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by John Romita Sr. First appearance of Tarantula, plus cameos by the Punisher, Doctor Octopus, and the Molten Man in Danger Is a Man Named...Tarantula, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; Peter takes a day of leisure to go on a cruise with MJ, Flash, and Liz Allan; While onboard, a masked mercenary attacks!; Harry Osborn discovers Peters greatest secret! Letter to the editor from Ralph Macchio. The leters page also has Marvel Value Stamp series A # 3 (Conan the Barbarian). Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 111 and 210. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. First appearance of Tarantula, plus cameos by the Punisher, Doctor Octopus, and the Molten Man in "Danger is a Man Named Tarantula." Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt. John Romita Sr. cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 111 and 210. Letter to the editor from Ralph Macchio. The leters page also has Marvel Value Stamp series A # 3 (Conan the Barbarian). Cover price $0.25.

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Issue #1 - July-August 1974. Amazing World of DC Comics was a regrettably short-lived (17 issues) magazine that published interviews, previously unpublished stories, humorous pieces, articles on DC super-heroes, and other DC-centric items of interest. Contributors included such luminaries as Mike Gold, Paul Levitz, E. Nelson Bridwell, and Bob Rozakis. This first issue includes the following: an interview with Joe Kubert, a piece on the Wonder Woman TV movie, Sol Harrison on the beginnings of DC Comics, Bob Rozakis on letter writers, a retrospective by E. Nelson Bridwell, a previously unpublished story called "Murder, Inc." by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer, How a Comic Book is Created by Paul Levitz, a retrospective on the Fleischer Superman cartoons and more. Cover by Carmine Infantino, back cover of Hawkman by Joe Kubert. Centerfold by Michael Kaluta of the Shadow. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, black and white. Cover price $1.50.

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July 1974. Stories: "Stargate" (part 2) by Tak Hallus, "Extreme Prejudice" by Jerry Pournelle, "Dark Lantern" by P.J. Plauger, "Forced Change" by bob Buckley, "The Engine at Heartspring's Center" by Roger Zelazny, and "Exclusive Either/Or" by Rowland E. Burns. Science Fact article, "Kohoutek: a Failure That Wasn't" by George W. Harper. Cover by Leo Summers. Illustrations by John Schoenherr, Kelly Freas, and Leo Summers. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.75.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick. Stories by Frank Doyle and Joe Edwards. Art by Harry Lucey & Chic Stone and Joe Edwards. When Archie is cast as a turn-of-the-century song-and-dance man in the school musical, he keeps his costume, straw hat and cane with him at all times, and his obsessive dancing leads to a lot of people getting hurt in "The Final Curtain"! Plus: Li'l Jinx in the 1-pager "Cutting Remarks" by Joe Edwards; any time Archie tells his parents that he's going to the store, they give him a dozen errands to run while he's on his way in "Mission Impossible (Absolutely)"; going through an intellectually-superior stage, Archie scoffs at his parents for watching detective shows and sitcoms on TV every night, and tries to get them to turn off the TV and try more "worthwhile" forms of entertainment in "Mental Block"; and Archie is convinced that everyone at school hates him when no one will talk in front of him in "The Outcast"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mario Acquaviva. Laugh Clown Laugh, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie reveals that Jughead has been clowning around and making everyone laugh to cover up his pain over his mother's illness. Last Day of School, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Tired of all the teachers ordering him around, Archie wishes that school didn't exist, and is transported into an alternate reality where schools have vanished, and he and all his friends are stupid. Pep Rally, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Coach Kleats finds Archie, dressed in his uniform, giving Dilton a pep talk to psych him up for a chess match. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Li'l Jinx. Cover by Joe Edwards. "Mystery of the Ghost of Grey Wolf"; Jinx becomes the hide and seek champion at summer camp. Li'l Jinx text story. "The Door Belle"; Jinx doesn't give her father a moment of peace with her constant ringing of the doorbell. "Miss Missed"; Li'l Jinx can't find her dad. "Make Cents!"; Jinx would rather have ten pennies than one dime. Li'l Jinx Pen Pal Club. Scripts and art by Joe Edwards. 48 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Treasure Hunt, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty claims that Archie is a treasure and a "truly fantabulous" person. Team Esteem, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica's private training wins her a job as head cheerleader, while Betty's part-time work in first aid gets her a better job as the team trainer. Women's Lib Rib, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty goes to a Women's Lib meeting and learns some new techniques for dealing with Archie. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Dateline Deceit, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Reggie fools Archie into thinking it's Friday rather than Thursday, and Archie goes running to Veronica's house to keep a Friday date. Words of Wisdom, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica has become a pseudo-intellectual snob, quoting bits of literature and history to make herself seem superior to her friends. New Boyfriend, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica ditches Archie for a new boy, who turns out to be too attractive to too many other girls. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Gimmick Kick," inks by Jon D'Agostino; A concert promoter agrees to book The Archies, but only if they add some of his gimmicks to the act. "Scaredy Cat!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx and Greg try to bluster their way past a spooky looking house. "The Final Notice"; Alexandra bought a Paris original dress for $400. "A Loud Racket"; Archie is excited to be able to reach 100 in paddle-ball and he can't wait to tell others. Archie Club News. "Good Neighbor Sam," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Harvey gets a lecture from Sabrina on being a good neighbor after he plays a dirty trick on Harry. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Last 20-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Pete Alvarado, inks by Larry Mayer. Missing Masterpiece Mystery, art by Sparky Moore; The Aristokittens look for a disappeared painting. The Big Clock, art by Sparky Moore; Napoleon and Lafayette arrive in town and meet the Aristokittens. Dangerous Fishing Mission, art by Sparky Moore; The mischievous little kitten Patricia makes trouble. Pie Perils, art by Sparky Moore; Roquefort the Mouse gets stuck inside the kitchen oven. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Men's interest digest with comics, jokes and tasteful pin-up photography. 5" x 6.5", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.40.

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"The Power of Babel!" Guest-starring Captain Marvel. Script by Steve Englehart. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Dave Cockrum (finishes). Cover by Ron Wilson and John Romita. Story continues from Captain Marvel 32. Captain America returns to the Avengers just in time for an out-of-this-world adventure! Earth's Mightiest Heroes blast off into outer space to intercept Thanos' awesome armada headed towards Earth! The Avengers attack the alien starships and inflict heavy damage until they bump into a solid black force field! What's hiding behind the imposing barrier? The Vision, Scarlet Witch, Swordsman, and Mantis penetrate the force field and discover the mad Titan's massive command ship! And hordes of aliens inside! But these are four mighty avengers! With skill and teamwork, they disable the ship's universal translator and throw the entire attack fleet into chaos! Have the Avengers finally derailed Thanos' plan for conquest of the cosmos? Story concludes in Captain Marvel 33. Cameo appearances by Libra, Lou-Ann, Thanos, and the Skrulls. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Iron Man, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Swordsman, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #69 Marvel Girl.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Power of Babel!" Guest-starring Captain Marvel. Script by Steve Englehart. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Dave Cockrum (finishes). Cover by Ron Wilson and John Romita. Story continues from Captain Marvel 32. Captain America returns to the Avengers just in time for an out-of-this-world adventure! Earth's Mightiest Heroes blast off into outer space to intercept Thanos' awesome armada headed towards Earth! The Avengers attack the alien starships and inflict heavy damage until they bump into a solid black force field! What's hiding behind the imposing barrier? The Vision, Scarlet Witch, Swordsman, and Mantis penetrate the force field and discover the mad Titan's massive command ship! And hordes of aliens inside! But these are four mighty avengers! With skill and teamwork, they disable the ship's universal translator and throw the entire attack fleet into chaos! Have the Avengers finally derailed Thanos' plan for conquest of the cosmos? Story concludes in Captain Marvel 33. Cameo appearances by Libra, Lou-Ann, Thanos, and the Skrulls. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Iron Man, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Swordsman, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #69 Marvel Girl.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

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Stories by unknown. Art by Hiram Walker, Richard Reichart and unknown. Based on The Flintstones, the classic animated series. Barney & Betty Rubble in: "Tone-Deaf" (artists unknown); "Funny Man"; "Sick Leave"; "Phony Baloney"; and "Travel Trouble"! Plus: "Boners, Moaners and Groaners" 1-pager. Characters in this issue: Barney Rubble; Betty Rubble; Fred Flintstone; Wilma Flintstone; Rock Roll. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Featuring: 13 page Beagle Boys story "The Flunk-Outs" starring the Beagle Boys, Goofy, Gilbert, Chief O'Hara and Super Goof, written by Vic Lockman and pencilled by Kay Wright; 12 page Beagle Boys story "Tune Up For Trouble" starring the Beagle Boys, Chief O'Hara and Uncle Scrooge, written by Vic Lockman and drawn by Kay Wright & Jeff Maurer. Cover by Kay Wright & Larry Mayer. Cover price $0.20.

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Featuring: 4 page story "The Happy Pill" starring Beetle Bailey, Doc and Sarge Snorkel; 3 page story "Catching Trouble" starring Killer Diller, Beetle Bailey, Sarge Snorkel and Captain Scabbard; 3 page General Halftrack story "The Battle Plan"; 3 page Sarge Snorkel story "Rumor Rumbles" starring Cosmo, Killer Diller, Beetle Bailey, Sarge Snorkel, Cookie, Lt Fuzz, Zero, Captain Scabbard and General Halftrack; 3 page Captain Scabbard story "Look Alive"; 1 page Beetle Bailey activity "Here's A Page To Color, Kids!"; 3 page story "The Good Natured Goof-Off!" starring Sarge Snorkel, Beetle Bailey, Killer Diller and Zero; 3 page Beetle Bailey story "Sticky Report"; 1 page Beetle Bailey text story "Service Smiles"; 1 page Beetle Bailey story "Beetle And Sarge." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Male Call," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Betty helps Archie paint a fence so he won't be late for his date--with Veronica. "Wait Your Turn" starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards; Greg demands service. "Tale of Travail," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty tries out for the boys basketball team; No one will take her seriously though, even after she wins a spot on the team. "News Blues," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Dissatisfied with her reporting for the school paper, Archie decides to accompany Betty on her next interview to coach her. Betty answers letters submitted by Archie readers. "No Butts About It," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Betty badgers Archie into interceding in a scuffle between Moose and Reggie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.