Comic books December 1978

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.40.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price.

Cover by Jack Sparling. Stories and art by Arnold Drake, Jack Sparling, Bill Burke, Dave Moulthrop, George Kashdan, and Dave Manak. One of the more successful MAD mimics, created by comics legend Joe Simon, featuring an array of comedic talent. A spoof of the fake-moon-landing drama Capricorn One. Parodies of the TV series Fantasy Island, In Search of…, and The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew, plus a Sick look at news tabloids. The final appearance of Ego-Man, Sick's Stan Lee parody. Why Flying Saucers Wont Come Near Us; Capricorny One; Sickies; Talking Tombstones; In Search of… TV Ratings; SICK Takes You on the Set of Jaws 3; National Unquieter; The Hardly Bows & Nancy Poo, in The Harrowing Happenings at Horror Hotel; Fantasy I Land; Ego-Man Nightmare Rally! or Death of a Salesman; Cher dFlower. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.75.

Cover by Pat Boyette. Story and art by Denny O'Neil and Pat Boyette. Science-fiction tales with twist endings from the dawn of the Space Age. Space War departs from its usual format this issue, to present an issue-length tale by legendary comics scribe Denny O'Neil (credited as "Sergius O'Shaugnessy." Time travelers seek to prevent a world-ending catastrophe. Was the Doomsday Machine, designed by scientists to save Earth from nuclear war, truly the way to prevent disaster...or was it the cause? Children of Doom. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Vol. 2 # 5. December 1978. Includes the following: Battlestar Galactica, A Closer Look at the Girls of Galactica, They Came from Beneath the Sea, The Man Behind Jaws 2: An Interview with Jeannot Szwarc, The Science Fiction World of Walt Disney, Gauntlet strip by Gene Day (art and story) and Dave Sim (letters), How to Kill a Robot, and By the Ray Gun's Red Glare. Black and white; 64 pgs. Cover price $1.75.

French language reprint series. This issue reprints material from Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) #103, Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) #16-17, Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) #18, and more. 84 pages, full color, French language.

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"Carrion, My Wayward Son!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Springer. Cover by Keith Pollard and Bruce Patterson. The Maggia and Big M break into the Citicorp Center with their new powerful weapon...the Tri-Man! The web-slinger happens to be close by and swings into the bank to stop the robbery. However, the wall-crawler is not prepared to battle both the Tri-Man and the Masked Marauder in close quarters! Can the Spectacular Spider-Man stave off the Tri-Man and dodge Big M's opti-blasts at the same time? Meanwhile, the White Tiger (aka Hector Ayala) clashes with a street gang in South Bronx, and a new ghastly villain reveals his hatred for Spider-Man. First appearance of Carrion. (Notes: This issue begins a seven-issue run in the Spectacular Spider-Man series that features the best stories in the early years of the title. This issue also includes a full page ad for the Korvac saga taking place in the Avengers series. Art by George Perez.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Carrion, My Wayward Son!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Springer. Cover by Keith Pollard and Bruce Patterson. The Maggia and Big M break into the Citicorp Center with their new powerful weapon...the Tri-Man! The web-slinger happens to be close by and swings into the bank to stop the robbery. However, the wall-crawler is not prepared to battle both the Tri-Man and the Masked Marauder in close quarters! Can the Spectacular Spider-Man stave off the Tri-Man and dodge Big M's opti-blasts at the same time? Meanwhile, the White Tiger (aka Hector Ayala) clashes with a street gang in South Bronx, and a new ghastly villain reveals his hatred for Spider-Man. First appearance of Carrion. (Notes: This issue begins a seven-issue run in the Spectacular Spider-Man series that features the best stories in the early years of the title. This issue also includes a full page ad for the Korvac saga taking place in the Avengers series. Art by George Perez.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 1st Printing. "Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory" Guest-starring Daredevil. First printing. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Springer. The Amazing Spider-Man is in very bad shape after being injured and blinded by the Masked Marauder during their battle at the Citicorp bank. If the web-slinger is going to have any hope of stopping Big M, he must have help. Maybe the Man Without Fear can lend a hand! Meanwhile, Mary Jane Watson and Betty Brant Leeds stop by Peter's apartment to visit him; however, Peter is not home...but Carrion is! Cameo appearance by the White Tiger. This is the original printing (a 1993 video game promo facsimilie reprint was also made, but the differences between the original and the reprint are easily apparent). 32 pages. NOTE: 1993 JC Penney reprint exists. It can be identified by having the words "The Amazing Spider-Man" printed in the UPC box. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Bob Wiacek. Eye of the Needle starring Spider-Woman, script by Mark Gruenwald, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Al Gordon; A mysterious masked man sews men's mouths shut. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Bob Wiacek. Eye of the Needle starring Spider-Woman, script by Mark Gruenwald, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Al Gordon; A mysterious masked man sews men's mouths shut. 32 pgs.

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Wraparound Cover by Steve Leialoha. Written by Takahiro Isuta, Satoshi Hirota, Lee Marrs, Gene Day, Steve Leialoha and Gray Lyda. Art by Masaichi Mukaide, Gene Day, Steve Leialoha and Gray Lyda. In this issue: "The Mission" by Takahiro Isuta (concept), Satoshi Hirota (concept), Lee Marrs and Masaichi Mukaide; "Warriors!" by Gene Day; "The Quicksilver Serpent" (Part 2) by Steve Leialoha; and Tempus Fugit story "Tempus Fugitives" by Gray Lyda. 40 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $1.75.

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Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. 90210-812. Painted cover by Alden McWilliams, with inset photos of William Shatner as Kirk and Leonard Nimoy as Spock. "The Brain-Damaged Planet," script by George Kashdan, art by Alden McWilliams; An entire planet's population is being affected by a virus that is infecting a giant brain, which exists in the core of their planet. Hostess Twinkies ad with Captain Marvel. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

"The Brain-Damaged Planet," script by George Kashdan, art by Alden McWilliams; An entire planet's population is being affected by a virus that is infecting a giant brain, which exists in the core of their planet. Hostess Twinkies ad with Captain Marvel. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. NOTE: The Whitman Star Trek editions are not reprints. The Gold Key and Whitman editions were released simultaneously, but through different distribution channels. Cover price $0.35.

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"The Empire Strikes!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Gene Day. After the destruction of the Death Star, Luke, Han, Leia, and the rest have become the most wanted people in the galaxy. So you can imagine the Empire's delight when the crew of the Millennium Falcon seemingly falls right into their grasp. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Empire Strikes!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Gene Day. After the destruction of the Death Star, Luke, Han, Leia, and the rest have become the most wanted people in the galaxy. So you can imagine the Empire's delight when the crew of the Millennium Falcon seemingly falls right into their grasp. Cover price $0.35.

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1st printing, Direct Market Edition - often referred to as Whitman Editions by collectors because the very early direct market editions, identified by the large diamond price boxes, were distributed almost exclusively in sealed Whitman value packs.

"The Empire Strikes!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Gene Day. After the destruction of the Death Star, Luke, Han, Leia, and the rest have become the most wanted people in the galaxy. So you can imagine the Empire's delight when the crew of the Millennium Falcon seemingly falls right into their grasp. Cover price $0.35.

Weekly B&W magazine published in the UK. NOTE: Title becomes Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Weekly (1980 UK) at issue #118.

Weekly B&W magazine published in the UK. NOTE: Title becomes Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Weekly (1980 UK) at issue #118.

Weekly B&W magazine published in the UK. NOTE: Title becomes Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Weekly (1980 UK) at issue #118.

Weekly B&W magazine published in the UK. NOTE: Title becomes Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Weekly (1980 UK) at issue #118.

Starburst is Marvel's British magazine about "science fantasy in television, cinema, and comics." Issue #4 includes: The Hulk on TV, Tolkien on Film, an interview with Stirling Silliphant, War of the Worlds retrospective and poster, John Boorman on Merlin, Star Trek update, and A Good Woman strip by Steve Moore (story) and Chris Baker (art). 46 pgs. Original Cover Price: 50p. Nov, 1978. NOTE: #4-87 published by Marvel Comics.

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Hollywood Halloween - special effects wizards create backyard tricks & treats. Plus: Battlestar Galactica interviews & pics; Star Wars sequel; vampire movies; David Hasselhoff in Stella Star; monster make-up; Star Trek Cover price $1.95.

Battle for Cassino

NOTE: Includes complete game.

December 1978. Darth Vader photo cover for the one-page article inside, "Put the Force in Small Meetings." The rest of the magazine features business-related articles. 8-in. x 11-in.; partial color; 138 pages.

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"The Overlord Goes Under." The Overland uses his command of earth, air, fire, and water to strike four different locales. Starring Aquaman, Batman, Robin, Superman, Wonder Woman, the Elementals, Zan, Jayna, and Gleek. Script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Bob Smith. Cover by Fradon and Smith. Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.40.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "The Overlord Goes Under." The Overland uses his command of earth, air, fire, and water to strike four different locales. Starring Aquaman, Batman, Robin, Superman, Wonder Woman, the Elementals, Zan, Jayna, and Gleek. Script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Bob Smith. Cover by Fradon and Smith.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $4.49

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Whitman edition. "The Overlord goes Under!" Story by E.N. Bridwell. Art by Ramona Fradon and Bob Smith. Cover price $0.40.

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Whitman edition. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 1, Issue 4 - Winter, 1978. Rock and roll centric yearbook with a focus on popular bands of the time. This issue features articles about Kiss, Peter Frampton, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, and more. Softcover Magazine, 8" x 10.5", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Reprints: Spider-Man, plus Thor and Avengers.

Reprints: Spider-Man, plus Thor and Avengers.

Reprints: Spider-Man, plus Thor and Avengers.

Reprints: Spider-Man, plus Thor and Avengers.

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Includes the following articles and features: Star Wars Update, Black Cauldron, The Lord of the Rings (animated movie), Star Trek The Motion Picture, The Origins of Stan Lee, Supermania Sweeps the Country, Battlestar Galactica Takes Off, The Visions of Ralph McQuarry (Galactica painter), The Movie Magic of John Dykstra, Galaxy of Movie Robots, and Happy Birthday Mickey Mouse, Superman pull-out poster. December, 1978. 8-in. x 11-in.; part color, part black and white; 72 pages. Cover price $1.75.

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Cover art by Mike Grell. Will the Last One to Leave Mercury Please Close the Planet?, script by Paul Levitz (plot) and Len Wein (script), pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Dick Giordano; people are disappearing on Mercury, and the Legion tries to get to the bottom of things. A World for the Winning!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Murphy Anderson; the Fatal Five elevate the notion of living on Corvan IV and want it to join the United Planets. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.40.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover art by Mike Grell. Will the Last One to Leave Mercury Please Close the Planet?, script by Paul Levitz (plot) and Len Wein (script), pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Dick Giordano; people are disappearing on Mercury, and the Legion tries to get to the bottom of things. A World for the Winning!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Murphy Anderson; the Fatal Five elevate the notion of living on Corvan IV and want it to join the United Planets. 36 Pages, Full Color.

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Whitman edition. Cover art by Mike Grell. Will the Last One to Leave Mercury Please Close the Planet?, script by Paul Levitz (plot) and Len Wein (script), pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Dick Giordano; people are disappearing on Mercury, and the Legion tries to get to the bottom of things. A World for the Winning!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Murphy Anderson; the Fatal Five elevate the notion of living on Corvan IV and want it to join the United Planets. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart Fine $4.80

Add to cart Fine $4.80

Add to cart Very Good $3.60

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Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. The Master Mesmerizer of Metropolis!, script by Al Schroeder II and Martin Pasko, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Spellbinder threatens to control the citizenry of Metropolis, spurring Superman to super-hypnotize them to keep them safe. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart Fine $6.70

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. The Master Mesmerizer of Metropolis!, script by Al Schroeder II and Martin Pasko, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Spellbinder threatens to control the citizenry of Metropolis, spurring Superman to super-hypnotize them to keep them safe. 32 pgs. $0.40. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. Cover price $0.40.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. The Master Mesmerizer of Metropolis!, script by Al Schroeder II and Martin Pasko, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Spellbinder threatens to control the citizenry of Metropolis, spurring Superman to super-hypnotize them to keep them safe. 32 pgs.

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Whitman edition. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. The Master Mesmerizer of Metropolis!, script by Al Schroeder II and Martin Pasko, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Spellbinder threatens to control the citizenry of Metropolis, spurring Superman to super-hypnotize them to keep them safe. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

Reprints "The Man with the Kryptonite Heart" from Superman #310, "Save My Friend, Kill Your World!" from Superman Family #186, and "A Phoenix of Steel" from Superman #187. 7 1/4-in. x 10 1/2-in., 32 pages, FC.