Comic books October 1978

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The origin of the Bounty Hunter in "The Price!" Script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Don Perlin, inks by Rick Bryant. Keith Pollard cover pencils, Bob Layton cover inks. Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Pete Morisi and Pat Boyette. A horror anthology from Charlton that often featured work by Steve Ditko and other comics luminaries. An arsonist is pursued and attacked by mysterious smoke. A magic ring from the Borgia family gives Lionel unimaginable wealth, but losing the ring may cost him everything, in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. Young Kenneth creates a creature in his lab, and can't wait to show his dad. No Smoking Allowed; The Borgia Stone; Crown the Spirit; Hey, Dad, Look! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Luis Dominguez. Featuring: 1 page intro story "Ghosts and the Supernatural" written by Murray Boltinoff and drawn by E.R. Cruz; 6 page story "The Spectral Secret of Slaughter Hill" drawn by Lee Elias; 7 page story "The Ghosts Were Waiting" drawn by Rico Rival; 5 page story "Whose Ghost Am I?" drawn by Romeo Tanghal; 1 page text story "Specter in the Swamp" by Murray Boltinoff; 6 page story "The Haunted Gondola" drawn by Rudy Florese. Cover price $0.50.

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68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

The Gods From Outer Space graphic novel series. "Descent in the Andes" based on Erich von Daniken theories. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

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"Roam on the Range!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Dan Green. In the aftermath of last issue's epic battle with the Mega-Monsters from Beyond, Godzilla is weary and seeks a place where he can rest. However, he soon learns, King of the Monsters or not, he is not welcome on John Hawk's Ranch. Cover price $0.35.

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See - Encyclopedia of Comic Book Heroes HC (1976) Vol. 3 Cover price $15.95.

See - Encyclopedia of Comic Book Heroes SC (1976) Vol. 3 Cover price $15.95.

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"Assault on Replikon." Guest-starring Black Canary. Replikon (in the form of Andre) romances Carol Ferris while attempting to alter Earth's atmosphere for her children. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Mike Grell, inks by Vince Colletta. Includes a Golden Age Green Lantern (Alan Scott) back-up story. Cover by Grell. Cover price $0.50.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Assault on Replikon." Guest-starring Black Canary. Replikon (in the form of Andre) romances Carol Ferris while attempting to alter Earth's atmosphere for her children. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Mike Grell, inks by Vince Colletta. Includes a Golden Age Green Lantern (Alan Scott) back-up story. Cover by Grell. Cover price $0.50.

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Anthology type comic book with spooky and suspenseful stories. Issue features "The Genius Touch," "The Perfect Butler," "You Bet Your Life," "The Locket," and one-page text story "The Phantom Hound." Art and story credits unknown. Number on cover: 90272-810. Cover price $0.35.

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Whitman edition. "The Genius Touch," "The Perfect Butler," "You Bet Your Life," "The Locket," and one-page text story "The Phantom Hound." Art and story credits unknown. Number on cover: 90272-810. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Joe Staton. Stories and art by Joe Staton, Nicola Cuti, Jorge Galvez, Charles Nicholas, and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running horror series eventually became the home of horror host Baron Weirwulf. An explorer searches the Himalayas for the last Yeti, in a story by E-Man creators Joe Staton and Nicola Cuti. A stunningly beautiful woman has a dark secret. Sad-Eyed Sara; Last of Its Kind; The Most Beautiful Girl in the World. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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The adult illustrated fantasy magazine. Cover art by Ron Walotsky. Sindbad in the Land of the Jinn--New Tales of the Arabian Nights, script by Jan Strnad, art by Richard Corben. Exterminator 17, script by Jean-Pierre Dionnet, art by Enki Bilal. Orion, script and art by Gray Morrow. Off-Season, script by Elisabeth Salomon [as Zha], art by Nicole Claveloux. Gail, script and art by Philippe Druillet. Excerpt from the novelization of Dawn of the Dead by George Romero and Susanna Sparrow. One Foot in Eden text story, script and painted art by Mark Wheatley. The Airtight Garage Of Jerry Cornelius, script and art by Jean Giraud [as Moebius]. Shattered Like a Glass Goblin, script by Harlan Ellison, art by William Stout. Heilman, script and art by Al Voss. So Beautiful and So Dangerous: Prologue, script and art by Angus McKie. Curious Thing, script and art by Stephen Bissette. Oct, 1978, issue 19. 100 pgs. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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Issue 38 - October, 1978. Cover photo by Mick Rock and Ernie Thormahlen. Magazine devoted to a marijuana based counter-culture. In this issue: "Interview: Paul Krassner" by Bill Weiner, "Paraphernalia '78", by A. Craig Copetas, "A Harvest-Time Exclusive", by Mel Frank, "Dope in Russia" by Yuri Brokhin, and much more. 8-in. x 11-in., 130 pages, B&W and partial color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $1.75.

Cover by Mike Kaluta. Featuring: 1 page House of Mystery introduction written by Paul Kupperberg and drawn by Bill Draut & Maurice Whitman; 6 page story "The Husker!" written by Greg Potter and drawn by Jerry Grandenetti; 6 page story "Gypsy Shade" written by Arnold Drake and drawn by Jess Jodloman; 1 page Cain's Game Room cartoon by Dave Manak; 6 page story "Jungle Demon" written by Bill Kelley and drawn by Ruben Yandoc; 5 page story "In The Two Faces of Death!" written by Steve Skeates and drawn by Arthur Suydam. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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# on cover: 90183-809. Cover price $0.35.

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1st (only) Printing. Stories and art by Spain, Mark Fisher, Leslie Cabarga, Alan Weiss, Roger Brand, Greg Irons, Howard Hopkirk, and Jim Madow. 36 Pages, 7-in. x 9 3/4-in, B&W, 18+ Adults Only. Cover price $1.00.

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"Death Rides the Big Balloons!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Frank Robbins and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Bob Lubbers and Bob McLeod. In order to the stop a runaway blimp over the streets of New York City and save the lives of children, the Human Fly must perform some of the most death-defying acrobatics yet. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Death Rides the Big Balloons!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Frank Robbins and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Bob Lubbers and Bob McLeod. In order to the stop a runaway blimp over the streets of New York City and save the lives of children, the Human Fly must perform some of the most death-defying acrobatics yet. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Death Rides the Big Balloons!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Frank Robbins and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Bob Lubbers and Bob McLeod. In order to the stop a runaway blimp over the streets of New York City and save the lives of children, the Human Fly must perform some of the most death-defying acrobatics yet. 32 pages, FC.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Niagara Nightmare!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Lubbgers and Ricardo Villamonte. Cover by Bob Lubbers and Bob McLeod. The Fly performs the most daring, death-defying feat yet when he tries to save the life of a disabled child going over the Niagara Falls. 32 pages, FC.

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Whitman Variant. "Death Rides the Big Balloons!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Frank Robbins and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Bob Lubbers and Bob McLeod. In order to the stop a runaway blimp over the streets of New York City and save the lives of children, the Human Fly must perform some of the most death-defying acrobatics yet. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 26, Issue 261 - October, 1978. Stories, games, and puzzles for children. Softcover, 5.5" x 7.5", 74 pages, B&W with some color. Cover price $0.95.

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First appearance of Dr. Karla Sofen as Moonstone in "Bad Moon on the Rise!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roger Stern and Peter Gillis. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Bob McLeod (finishes). Cover by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. At Gamma Base in the Desert Southwest, Doc Samson continues his work to find a way to cure the Hulk. And during a break in his research, he receives a phone call from a fellow psychiatrist named Dr. Karla Sofen. She would like to come to Gamma Base and assist with treating the Hulk. Oh, how nice! Doc Samson welcomes her with open arms, but he's not aware of her true intentions. Dr. Sofen is actually there to steal components of the Gammavator for the criminal enterprise known as the Corporation. Once Karla completes her evening heist, she thinks she's home free! But on her way out of the storage vault, she runs into the Green Goliath! And then and there, the new Moonstone faces off with her first superhero -- none other than the Incredible Hulk! Cameo appearances by Betty Ross, Kropotkin, Clay Quartermain, General Thunderbolt Ross, and Jim Wilson. (Notes: Dr. Karla Sofen first appeared in Captain America 192. She is the second Moonstone after stealing the alien gemstone from the first Moonstone aka Lloyd Bloch.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 1st appearance of Moonstone. "Bad Moon on the Rise!" Story by Stern and Gillis. Art by Buscema and McLeod. Cover price $0.35.

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Whitman Variant. 1st Appearance of Moonstone. "Bad Moon on the Rise!" Guest-starring Doc Samson. Story by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema and McLeod. Doctor Leonard Samson attempts to rehabilitate the Hulk into a useful force for mankind. Meanwhile, a woman of power and malevolent intentions invades Gamma Base. Now, the Hulk must face the power of Moonstone!. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 56, Issue 10 - October, 1978. One of many vintage supermarket tabloid magazines full of high profile FBI and CIA cases of the era, accompanied by black and white photographs and testimonials from those involved in, and close to the events themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 80 pages, B&W, recommended for 16+. Cover price $0.75.

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Part 2 of 2 - "A Time of Titans!" Guest-starring Thor. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Alan Kupperberg and Frank Springer. Adolf Hitler has convinced the mighty Thor that the Invaders are villains. Can the heroes of World War II convince the thunder god he's been misled before they fall before his invincible power? 32 pages, FC.   Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Part 2 of 2 - "A Time of Titans!" Guest-starring Thor. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Alan Kupperberg and Frank Springer. Adolf Hitler has convinced the mighty Thor that the Invaders are villains. Can the heroes of World War II convince the thunder god he's been misled before they fall before his invincible power? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Part 2 of 2 - "A Time of Titans!" Guest-starring Thor. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Alan Kupperberg and Frank Springer. Adolf Hitler has convinced the mighty Thor that the Invaders are villains. Can the heroes of World War II convince the thunder god he's been misled before they fall before his invincible power? 32 pages, FC

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"Betrayal!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Dan Green (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bruce Patterson. The Ani-Men ambush Tony Stark in his Manhattan penthouse where he was planning to meet his girlfriend, Whitney Frost (aka Madame Masque)! Did Whitney betray Tony? And how does her comatose father, Count Nefaria, fit into the action? Cameo appearances by the Unicorn, Titanium Man, Spymaster, Beast, Captain America, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wonder Man, Wasp, and Yellowjacket. Flashback cameos by the Unicorn and Arsenal. (Notes: This issue features John Romita Jr.'s first artwork on the series. This issue also completes Bill Mantlo's excellent 2-year run as the writer of the Iron Man title.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Betrayal!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. Cover by John Romita, Jr. and Bruce Patterson. The Ani-men ambush Tony Stark, while he is going to visit his girlfriend, Whitney Frost (aka Madame Masque); but whose side is she on? And how does her comatose father, Count Nefaria, fit into the action? Cameo appearance by the Avengers. (Note: First full art issue for John Romita, Jr.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Whitman Variant. "Betrayal!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. Cover by John Romita, Jr. and Bruce Patterson. The Ani-men ambush Tony Stark, while he is going to visit his girlfriend, Whitney Frost (aka Madame Masque); but whose side is she on? And how does her comatose father, Count Nefaria, fit into the action? Cameo appearance by the Avengers. (Note: First full art issue for John Romita, Jr.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

October 1978 - Donny & Marie. 46 Pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.75.

Japanese Giants (1978) #005, Revenge of MechaGodzilla - Review

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"The Master Assassin of Mars, Part 2: What Price Victory?" John Carter and Dejah Thoris end up in Karanthor in the company of winged soldiers. Thoris is sold into slavery, and Carter must rescue her. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Ernie Colon, inks by Bob Layton. Cover by Gil Kane and Rudy Nebres. Cover price $0.35.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Master Assassin of Mars, Part 2: What Price Victory?" John Carter and Dejah Thoris end up in Karanthor in the company of winged soldiers. Thoris is sold into slavery, and Carter must rescue her. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Ernie Colon, inks by Bob Layton. Cover by Gil Kane and Rudy Nebres. Cover price $0.35.

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25-page story! Jonah travels to South America in "Voyage to Oblivion." Written by Michael Fleisher, with art by Vicente Alcazar. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Cover price $0.50.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 25-page story! Jonah travels to South America in "Voyage to Oblivion." Written by Michael Fleisher, with art by Vicente Alcazar. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Cover price $0.50.

Don't Pool Around; Alan gets a job as Alex's pool attendant; But, we get the feeling his heart just isn't in it. Getting Warmer humor page with L'il Jinx. The Hired Help; Josie gets a well-paying job as a companion for an elderly woman. Some You Win; The beach-bums decide to hold a contest to see who is the most worthy of them to date Melody. Fly Guy; Alex tries to impress Josie with hang-gliding. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Ham On Wry," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead is annoying everybody pretending to be different television characters and dousing them with his squirt gun. Hostess ad with Josie. "Take It Easy" half-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. Jug's Eating Out Puzzle activity page by Joe Edwards. "Cents Of Value," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead cons Pop into lowering the price of his favorite ice cream treat. "Hunger For History," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Miss Grundy invites Mr. Weatherbee to sit in on Jughead's recitation of The Battle Of Waterloo, to see how it will inevitably come around to talking about food. "Devil Disc," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead and Reggie toss a frisbee around on the beach. But whenever Jughead throws it, the frisbee inevitably lands on or near a gorgeous girl. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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In this 44-page issue titled "Crisis from Yesterday!," (story line continues in #160) the annual team-up for the Justice League of America and the Justice Society of America takes place. This year it seems like a one-sided battle as the JLA/JSA take on the heroes out of DC's historical epochs--Jonah Hex, Viking Prince, Miss Liberty, Black Pirate and Eneny Ace. Written by Gerry Conway with art by Dick Dillin and inks by Frank McLaughlin. This issue features Superman I and II, Silver Age Batman, Green Lantern I and II, SA Green Arrow, Wonder Woman I and II, the SA Flash I and II, the SA Black Canary, the SA Atom, Dr. Mid-Nite, Star-Spangled Kid, Hawkman and Hawkgirl, the Elongated Man, and the SA Red Tornado. That's quite a lineup! Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. In this 44-page issue titled "Crisis from Yesterday!," (story line continues in #160) the annual team-up for the Justice League of America and the Justice Society of America takes place. This year it seems like a one-sided battle as the JLA/JSA take on the heroes out of DC's historical epochs--Jonah Hex, Viking Prince, Miss Liberty, Black Pirate and Eneny Ace. Written by Gerry Conway with art by Dick Dillin and inks by Frank McLaughlin. This issue features Superman I and II, Silver Age Batman, Green Lantern I and II, SA Green Arrow, Wonder Woman I and II, the SA Flash I and II, the SA Black Canary, the SA Atom, Dr. Mid-Nite, Star-Spangled Kid, Hawkman and Hawkgirl, the Elongated Man, and the SA Red Tornado. That's quite a lineup! Cover price $0.50.