Comic books April 1975

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Neal Adams. Wolf-Woman, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Dick Giordano; setting: Western border wastelands & Castle Ravengard; Conan & Lupalina Invade Castle Ravengard & rescue Stefanya; Conan wounds Torkal Moh (unknown if he dies); adapted from the novel "Kothar and the Conjurer's Curse" by Gardner F. Fox. Letters to the editor from Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics) and writer Frank Lovece. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 80 (the Ghost Rider). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Wolf-Woman." Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Dick Giordano. Adapted from the novel "Kothar and the Conjurer's Curse" by Gardner F. Fox. Letters to the editor from Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics) and writer Frank Lovece. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 80 (the Ghost Rider). Gil Kane cover pencils, Giordano cover inks. Cover price $0.25.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Neal Adams. Wolf-Woman, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Dick Giordano; setting: Western border wastelands & Castle Ravengard; Conan & Lupalina Invade Castle Ravengard & rescue Stefanya; Conan wounds Torkal Moh (unknown if he dies); adapted from the novel "Kothar and the Conjurer's Curse" by Gardner F. Fox. Letters to the editor from Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics) and writer Frank Lovece. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 80 (the Ghost Rider). 36 pgs.

Volume 27, Issue 2 - April, 1975. 8" x 10.5", 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.25.

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Stuntman/superhero Jeff Rand, a.k.a. The Cougar, battles a real-life vampire while filming a horror movie in a remote Balkan castle. Part of the short-lived Atlas superhero line from former Marvel publisher Martin Goodman. 32 pages. Cover by Frank Thorne. Cover price $0.25.

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Painted cover art by Nick Cardy. "Pablo And The Man," script by Stu Schwartzberg, art by Marie Severin; Parody of the television series "Chico And The Man." "Death Twitch," script by Stu Schwartzberg, art by Vance Rodewalt; Parody of the film "Death Wish." Theodora Yoxymosh—Crazy's Just Plain Folks article by Steve Gerber, art by Robert Graysmith. "Crazy's Artistic Crazies," script and art by John Stevens; Series of one panel cartoons with an art theme. How To Recognize A Pisces—Will Eisner's Gleeful Guide To Astrology, script and art by Will Eisner; Humorous look at the characteristics supposedly common to people born under the astrology sign Pisces. "Street Gang Illustrated," script and art by Mike Ricigliano; Mock magazine aimed at street gang enthusiasts. "The History Of Moosekind, Part Ten" article, script and art by Bob Foster; Continuing the history of moose civilization, focusing on the development of England. "What If The People Who Brought You Westworld Produced The Great Gatsby" photo story, script by Bill Skurski, Nina Mende, and Marv Wolfman; Adaptation of "The Great Gatsby," performed with robots. "The Nebbish, Part 2," script by Marv Wolfman, art by Marie Severin; Alfred E. Neuman reveals The Nebbish's true identity, but The Nebbish adamantly refuses to knuckle under and become a pale copy of Mad. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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This special Edgar Allan Poe issue includes the following stories: The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Rich Margopoulos and Jose Ortiz; Man of the Crowd by Rich Margopoulos and Luis Bermejo; The Cask of Amontillado by Rich Margopoulos and Martin Salvador; Shadow by Rich Margopoulos and Richard Corben; A Descent into the Maelstrom! by Rich Margopoulos and Adolfo Abellan; and Berenice by Rich Margopoulos and Isidro Mones. Cover art by Ken Kelly. Cover price $1.00.

Edited by Terry L. Shorb.

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# on cover is 90029-504. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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First appearance of El Jaguar in And a HYDRA New Year!, script by Tony Isabella, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Vince Colletta; DD and the Black Widow return to New York; With the Widow still mad at Foggy for putting her on trial, Matt tricks her into going to a New Years party thrown by his old partner; Hydra crashes the party and DD finds himself battling El Jaguar; Nick Fury shows up and asks Foggy to join SHIELD. Text feature, part 1 of the origin of HYDRA, by Tony Isabella. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #99 (Sandman by Steve Ditko). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. First appearance of El Jaguar in "And a HYDRA New Year!" Script by Tony Isabella, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Vince Colletta. "...And a Hydra New Year!" Story by Tony Isabella. Art by Bob Brown and Vinnie Colletta. Guest starring the Black Widow. Appearances by Nick Fury and SHIELD. This issue also contains a text feature, part 1 of the origin of HYDRA. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #99 (Sandman by Steve Ditko). Gil Kane/Tom Palmer cover. Cover price $0.25.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 8p cover price. First appearance of El Jaguar in And a HYDRA New Year!, script by Tony Isabella, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Vince Colletta; DD and the Black Widow return to New York; With the Widow still mad at Foggy for putting her on trial, Matt tricks her into going to a New Years party thrown by his old partner; Hydra crashes the party and DD finds himself battling El Jaguar; Nick Fury shows up and asks Foggy to join SHIELD. Text feature, part 1 of the origin of HYDRA, by Tony Isabella. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #99 (Sandman by Steve Ditko). 36 pgs.

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# on cover 90240-504 no date. Barnabas plunges into a Norse saga...battling fiendish wizards and Viking warriors! "The Doom of Hellgi Kolnisson" is written by Arnold Drake, with art by Joe Certa. Cover art by Joe Certa. Cover price $0.25.

Whitman edition. Barnabas plunges into a Norse saga...battling fiendish wizards and Viking warriors! "The Doom of Hellgi Kolnisson" is written by Arnold Drake, with art by Joe Certa. Cover art by Joe Certa. Cover price $0.25.

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DC Comics Presents Super Heroes Battle Super Gorillas! That's right folks, this is the reprint issue to end all reprint issues in which four of DC's mightiest heroes battle big, menacing monkies. Batman and Robin discover that not all the monkies are in the zoo, every comic book or two you meet one or two, this time in "Batman Battles the Living Beast-Bomb!" written by Gardner Fox with art by Carmine Infantino and inks by Joe Giella. Superman faces the kryptonite vision of Titano in a 1960's tale, "Titano the Super Ape!" written by Otto Binder with art by Wayne Boring. Wonder Woman becomes "Wonder Woman--Gorilla!" in a 1967 adventure, written by Robert Kanigher, with art by Ross Andru and inks by Mike Esposito. Flash has a run in with Grodd, the Super-Gorilla in a 1963 epic, "The Reign of the Super-Gorilla!" written by John Broome, with art by Carmine Infantino and inks by Joe Giella. Cover price $0.50.

Cover inks by John Romita. The Empty Bus!, art by Syd Shores; A mobster gets on a bus during a rainy night that has no other riders in order to track down one of his former boys who took it on the lam. Sazzik, the Sorcerer, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A TV producer of violent sensationalist drama finds a book on a sorcerer that he thinks will bring in a big profit. They Melt at Night!, art by John Forte; A scientist, who is bitter at having his ideas rejected, succeeds in developing a corrosive that melts automobiles. The Sudden Storm, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; A couple are encouraged to flee an approaching hurricane, but they decline. It turns out that they are Noah and his wife. 36 pgs.$0.25. Cover price $0.20.

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Stan Lee Presents: The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu. Special Billy Jack issue. Cover by Neal Adams. Includes: "Enter the Letters!" A letters page with readers' thoughts on previous issues. Shang Chi, the Master of Kung Fu, stars in "A Different Lesson in Blood Unchanged!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jack Abel. "Death is a Loner!" Scott Edelman's reaction to the philosophy and phenomenon of Billy Jack. "Verdict on The Trial of Billy Jack!" A review of the sequel featuring kung fu hero Billy Jack by Don McGregor. Plus, the Sons of the Tiger star in "They Who Dwell Within!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Perez and Tony DeZuniga. Includes a B&W poster of The Trial of Billy Jack. Black and white. Cover price $0.75.

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. Fangs of Fire and Blood!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Mike Esposito (finished art), inks by Mike Esposito; Valkyrie learns about life among the poor, Nighthawk discovers he'd rather spend time with the Defenders than with his old crowd; The Sons of the Serpent begin to terrorize the poor. Cover price $0.25.

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"Body English," script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman; Margaret tells Dennis that he's mostly made of water, so he asks his dad if that's true. "Playing It Cool," script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman; Henry sends Dennis for a block of ice from the ice machine outside the grocery store. "On the Lam," script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman; George hides from Dennis, thinking he's been volunteered to babysit him. "A Gift for Gina," script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman; Joey breaks his birthday gift for Gina, a bottle of perfume. "Bridal Trail," script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman; Margaret tries to convince Dennis that she would make a good wife. "Flags That Tell the Story of Our Country" article. "Teacher's Threat," script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman; Dennis and his classmates get their teacher so upset that she lets them go home early. "The Super-Shoppers," script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman; Margaret's mother sends her to the supermarket, and Dennis tags along. "The Shoe Off," script by Fred Toole, art by Owen Fitzgerald; Alice leaves Dennis at the shoe store while she goes to a dress sale. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

196 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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The Destructor finds that his campaign against the citys crime bosses has made him a pawn in a gang war, as well as the target of a super-powered assassin named Deathgrip. Part of the short-lived Atlas superhero line from former Marvel publisher Martin Goodman. 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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First 25-cent cover price. Cover by Jim Aparo. "Slaughter in Silver," script by Len Wein, art by Jim Aparo; Batman investigates the case of a skeleton found within a silver Batman statue, and crosses swords with master criminal Sterling Silversmith. "The Mystery of the Flyaway Car!," script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Klaus Janson; Hawkman and Hawkgirl battle a thief. Hostess snack cakes ad with Batman and The Mummy. Claw the Unconquered ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Last 60-cent 96 Page Super Spectacular. In a new Batman story, the Caped Crusader is wanted for murder after being accused of murdering Talia, the daughter of his old enemy, Ra's al Ghul, in "Break-In at the Bighouse!" (script by Len Wein, art by Jim Aparo). New Robin story, "The Touchdown Trap!" (script by Bob Rozakis, art by Mike Grell). Star Hawkins reprint, "The Case of the Robot-Spy!" (from Strange Adventures 116; script by John Broome, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs). Marty Moran, Headline Hunter reprint, "The Human Bomb!" (from Big Town 2; art by Dan Barry). Manhunters Around the World reprint, "The Swiss Border Patrol!" (from Star-Spangled 105). Perfect Crime Mystery reprint, "The Case of the Crooked Gambler!" (from Gang Busters 5). Roy Raymond, TV Detective reprint, "The Man Who Slept 200 Years!" (from Detective 222; art by Ruben Moreira). Elongated Man reprint, "Ten Miles to Nowhere!" (from Detective 327; script by Gardner Fox, art by Carmine Infantino). "24 Hours From Death" reprint (from Gang Busters 25). Dr. Midnite Golden Age reprint, "Case of the Talking Shadows!" (from All-American 101). Aparo cover. Cover price $0.25.

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Hot Stuff in "Queen Qwong" Part 1, Hot Stuff in 'untitled' (1 pg), Richie Rich in "What Money Can't Buy!" Twinkies ad (1 pg), Hot Stuff in Queen Qwong Part 2 "Groom of Qwong", Hot Stuff in "A Devastating Smile", "The World's Most Famous Leopard" text story (1 pg), "The Smart Little Toad" text story (1 pg), Stumbo the Giant in "The Spoiled Lady From Space". 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

German series. Reprints material from Avengers (1963 1st Series) and more. 32 Pages, Full Color, German Language.

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Cover art by John Romita. The Demon Fever!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by John Romita Sr.; Strange travels to Dark Dimension, where he is overcome by Umar & Orini; Strange is drained of magical knowledge by the G'uranthic Guardian; Orini revealed to be Clea's father; appearance by Dormammu; cameo by the Scarlet Witch. The story continues in Giant-Size Avengers 4. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson. Cover price $0.25.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 8p cover price. Cover art by John Romita. The Demon Fever!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by John Romita Sr.; Strange travels to Dark Dimension, where he is overcome by Umar & Orini; Strange is drained of magical knowledge by the G'uranthic Guardian; Orini revealed to be Clea's father; appearance by Dormammu; cameo by the Scarlet Witch. The story continues in Giant-Size Avengers 4. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson.

Painted cover art by Neal Adams. "Shadow in the City of Light!", script by Gerry Conway, art by Alfonso Font; Dracula arrives in Paris, only to be attacked by Helene Dubois, who seeks revenge in the name of her 18th century ancestor, sculptor Jacques Dubois, who allied himself with the magician Cagliostro and tried to kill Dracula with a stone gargoyle; Dracula condemned Jacques to eternal life as a statue; Now, Jacques awakens and tries to kill Dracula again, but he only finds eternal rest as he is splintered into pieces during their final battle. "The Invisible Man" Monsters of the Movies article by Denis Gifford. "Terror Beneath the Earth!", script by Gerry Conway, art by Tom Sutton; Jack is captured by the Tatterdemalion, for The Committee. 36 pgs.

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Featured Article & Cover: Good Times Super-heroes Confidential (2 page comic reprint & 1 page of character history): Bonus: Baseball Cards

French publication reprinting comics from various Marvel properties. Digest size, 5" x 7", 164 pages, B&W.

"Night of the Jackass: Endstorm" (script by Bruce Bezaire, art by Jose Ortiz), "The Hacker is Back" (script by Steve Skeates, art by Alex Toth), Spook in "Coming Soon--a Killing Rain" (script by Budd Lewis, art by Leopold Sanchez), "El Cid and the Troll" (script by Lewis, art by Gonzalo Mayo), and "Apocalypse: The Death" (script by Lewis, art by Jose Ortiz). 1 page Berni Wrightson art. This issue also lists the winners of the 1974 Warren Awards: best cover (Sanjulian), best art (Jose Gonzalez for "Sultan's Revenge" in Vampirella 33), best writer/artist (Berni Wrightson for "The Pepper Lake Monster"), best story (Budd Lewis for "Excerpts from the Year Five"), best all-around artist (Jose Ortiz), best all-around writer (Budd Lewis), and special award for excellence (Ken Kelly). This issue also lists the winners for the previous four years of Warren Awards (1970-73). Statement of ownership--average print run 163,780; average paid circulation 90,595. Ken Kelly painted cover. Cover price $1.00.

Spanish language reprint of Giant Size Spider-Man #2, "Masterstroke!" Guest-starring Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Gil Kane (pencils), John Romita, and Tony Mortellaro. Back up story: "To Become An Avenger!" Guest-starring the Avengers, Daredevil, and the Hulk. Script by Stan Lee. Layouts by John Romita. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Mickey Demeo (aka Mike Esposito). 6.5" x 10", full color, 52 pages.

Cover art by Phil Normand. Scenes from The Land that Time Forgot. A History of E.R.B., Foreword by Michael Orth. E.R. Burroughs and D.H. Lawrence by William F. Wilbert. Interviewing Bob Towne by Ivor Davis. E.R.B. as an Existentialist by Jim McKee. Tarzan strips by Russ Manning. Tarzan art by Cliff Bird. Balik strip. Back cover photo of Burroughs courtesy of Hulbert Burroughs. 8.5 x 11; black and white (with color Tarzan strips by Manning), 48 pages. April, 1975. Cover price $2.50.