Comic books July 1980

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover by Keith Pollard. "The Sword of Siegfried!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Chic Stone (finished art), inks by Chic Stone; Siegfried, son of Siegmund and Sieglinda, is raised by Mime the gnome; Mime hopes to use Siegfried to steal the Ring of Nibelung. Roy Thomas announces that this will be the last issue written by him, though he has the book plotted thru #300. Bullpen Bulletins. "Sunday Punch!" Hostess snack cakes ad with the Thing. 36 pgs., full color.

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Cover by Mike Kaluta. Union in Steel, script by Paul Kupperberg, art by Don Newton and Steve Mitchell; Hugo Weaver suffered a terrible accident and had his brain removed and placed in a robot body. Until I Find a Way in Time, script by Sheldon Mayer, art by Dick Ayers and Jimmy Janes; Sherwood travels back in time to become rich but accidentally destroys the world. Earth or Exile, script by George Kashdan, art by Edgar Bercasio; A spaceman must decide between being cured and returning to Earth. The Antaeus Strain, script by Wyatt Gwyon, art by Fred Carrillo; An interplanetary probe returns a sentient virus to Earth. The Vengeance of C-92!, script by Arnold Drake, art by Vic Catan (as Vicatan). Numismatist, script by Mimai Kin, art by Charles Nicholas. Brief Encounter, script by Mimai Kin, art by Trevor Von Eeden and Carl Potts. To Conquer the Sun, script by Elliot S. Maggin, art by Jerry Bingham and John Celardo. A Flash in the Dam Hostess snack cakes ad with The Flash, art by Curt Swan and Vince Colletta. 68 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Whitman edition. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

Vintage men's interest magazine that focuses heavily on the bachelor lifestyle with tons of articles that explore sexual health, erotic short fiction stories, adult humor comic strips, product reviews, and nude pin-up photography. - 8" x 10.5", 82 pages, Color/B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.50.

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Issue 139. Circa 1980. UK reprints of US Comics, "Unusual Tales", "Strange Tales", and others. Includes: "Doctor Colby's Birds", "Made in Korzi", "Through the Time Warp (John Buscema)", "The TV Fan!" (Don Heck), "You Can't Change the Past!" (Steve Ditko), "When a Planet Dies!" (Jack Kirby & Dick Ayers), "I Am Not Human" (Stan Lee & Steve Ditko), "The Strange Room", and "The Character" (Dick Ayers). 7.25" x 9.25". 48 pages. Black and white.

Auction Item: FN+ 6.5 View scans 9 bids Current bid: $41.00 Time left: 5d 8h 22m	Add to cart CGC 9.8 $579.00 View scans Paper: White Label #1482307022 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart CGC 9.8 $625.00 View scans Paper: White Label #3794102007 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart CGC 9.6 $399.99 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White Slab: Scuffing on front of case Label #0188678023 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
Add to cart CBCS 5.0 $100.00 View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Chris Claremont on 10/9/2021, Jim Shooter on 10/24/2021 and Jim Salicrup on 3/26/2022. Direct Edition Label #22-1683AAD-045 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 7 of 9 - "Dark Phoenix!" Cameos by the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, and the Silver Surfer. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The unfettered might of the Dark Phoenix is unleashed upon an unsuspecting universe, and the repercussions oar terrible. What can the X-Men do to stop their teammate who has gone mad with unimaginable power? Cover price $0.40.

Auction Item: VG/FN 5.0 View scans 3 bids Current bid: $10.00 Time left: 5d 8h 22m	Add to cart VF 8.0 $200.00 View scans Printing crease in front cover.	Add to cart CGC 7.5 $135.00 View scans Paper: White Label #0226721001	Add to cart FN- 5.5 $135.00 View scans Water spotting.
Add to cart GD 2.0 $49.00 View scans Water damage.	Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $356.00 or Best Offer View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 6/24/2022. Newsstand Edition. Label #22-2258953-020 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $175.00 View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Chris Claremont on 10/9/2021, Jim Shooter on 10/24/2021 and Jim Salicrup on 3/26/2022. Newsstand Edition Label #22-1683AAD-044 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics	Add to cart FN 6.0 $160.00 or Best Offer View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $135.50 View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.	Add to cart VG 4.0 $70.00 View scans Water damage. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.	Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $60.00 or Best Offer View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Newsstand Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 7 of 9 - "Dark Phoenix!" Cameos by the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, and the Silver Surfer. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The unfettered might of the Dark Phoenix is unleashed upon an unsuspecting universe, and the repercussions oar terrible. What can the X-Men do to stop their teammate who has gone mad with unimaginable power? Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Dark Phoenix is on the attack in "Dark Phoenix!" Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Terry Austin. The X-Men barely survive Dark Phoenix's attack. Meanwhile, Sebastian Shaw gains the attention of Senator Kelly and suggests a permanent solution to the mutant menace: the Sentinels. The Phoenix, under her own power, opens a stargate and travels to another galaxy, where her hunger drives her to consume a star. Unfortunately, a planet orbiting the star had over five billion inhabitants and all are destroyed. A Shi'ar Imperial battle cruiser engages the Phoenix and is also destroyed. Byrne/Austin cover (based on--or swiped from--the Neal Adams cover for Uncanny X-Men 56). Also featured in this issue is the 1st appearanced of Senator Robert Kelly. Cover price $0.40.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 7 of 9 - "Dark Phoenix!" Cameos by the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, and the Silver Surfer. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The unfettered might of the Dark Phoenix is unleashed upon an unsuspecting universe, and the repercussions oar terrible. What can the X-Men do to stop their teammate who has gone mad with unimaginable power?

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Whitman edition. All new stories with Uncle Scrooge battling the Beagle Boys. In "The Hypno-Plot" the Beagle Boys force a hypnotist to help them rob Scrooge, in "Gold is Where You Find It" Scrooge battles the Beagle Boys for a treasure in the desert, and "Can't Win For Losing" the Beagle Boys have to contend with Scrooge's new robot servant. No story/art credits given. Cover price $0.40.

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Johnny Peril in "House on the Edge of Eternity." Script by Mike Barr, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Bob Smith. "Never Betray a Witch." Script by George Kashdan, art by Jack Abel. "Summer Camp." Script by J.M. DeMatteis, art by Ernie B. Patricio. The Flash stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "A Flash in the Dam." Cover price $0.40.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Johnny Peril in "House on the Edge of Eternity." Script by Mike Barr, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Bob Smith. "Never Betray a Witch." Script by George Kashdan, art by Jack Abel. "Summer Camp." Script by J.M. DeMatteis, art by Ernie B. Patricio. The Flash stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "A Flash in the Dam."

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Johnny Peril in "House on the Edge of Eternity." Script by Mike Barr, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Bob Smith. "Never Betray a Witch." Script by George Kashdan, art by Jack Abel. "Summer Camp." Script by J.M. DeMatteis, art by Ernie B. Patricio. The Flash stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "A Flash in the Dam." Cover price $0.40.

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Shall Heroes Prevail? - Written by Bob Haney. Art by Dick Ayers and Gerry Talaoc. Cover by Joe Kubert. Will the Unknown Soldier be shot as a traitor? Only an ancient statue can save him! Features the introduction of Mrs. Doolittle, of Doolittle Travel Agency -- she gives the Unknown Soldier information on the various places he travels to on his missions. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

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"In the Beginning..." Published after Krypton Chronicles (which gave Superman's back story), Untold Legend of Batman fills in missing bits and pieces of the Caped Crusader's crime fighting career. This first issue recaps Batman's origin and finds the character puzzling over a package containing remnants of a bat costume worn by Thomas Wayne. Script by Len Wein, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Jim Aparo, cover by José Luis Garcia-Lopez. COMIC ONLY (this promotional comic was originally released alonmg with an audo tape) Cover price $0.40.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. "In the Beginning..." Published after Krypton Chronicles (which gave Superman's back story), Untold Legend of Batman fills in missing bits and pieces of the Caped Crusader's crime fighting career. This first issue recaps Batman's origin and finds the character puzzling over a package containing remnants of a bat costume worn by Thomas Wayne. Script by Len Wein, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Jim Aparo, cover by José Luis Garcia-Lopez.

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Stories in this issue include: "Night of the Hell Dream" (starring Vampirella); "Nightwalk"; and "Michael Crawley" (about a boy who could fly). Written by Archie Goodwin, Bruce Jones, and Will Richardson. Art by Auraleon, Rudy Nebres, and Jose Ortiz. Includes feature on 1979 Warren Awards. Cover art by Enrich Torres. Cover price $1.75.

1st printing. Introduction by Alan Dean Foster. Featuring a collection of comic strips starring your favorite Disney characters including Bambi, Pinocchio, Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella, Prince Charming, and many more! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 152 pages, full color. All Ages

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Whitman edition. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

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The Hellfire sword transport Morgan back to his world – or does it in "Gambit." Script by Mike Grell and art by Mike Grell and Vince Colleta. Cover price $0.40.

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July 19, 1980. War stories. Newsprint (Saddle-Stitched), 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 32 pages, B&W.

Fanzine by Tyson Blue featuring only comic strips. Reprints of Conan the Barbarian by Roy Thomas and Ernie Chan, plus original material by Tyson Blue and Jorsak. 7-in. x 8 1/2-in., 16 pages, not stapled, black and white. Cover price $0.60.

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Stories and art by Alberto Macagno, Domingo Mandrafina, Cirilo Munoz, Enrique Cristobal, Carlos Munoz, Ruben Marchionne, Mariana Cerchiara and Oscar Fraga. Legendary publisher Eerie's fondly remembered tales of horror and the macabre, many "reanimated" from classic pre-Code horror comics with new art. Stranded travelers are captured by a coven of witches who have terrible plans for them. A murderous antique dealer uses a strange suit of armor to dispose of a rival. A fiendish stage designer invokes voodoo to ensure the quality of actors in his show. The Vampire Flies; The Monster; Pool of Horror; Man in the Heavy Metal Suit; Stage of Horror; Skeleton; Wax Witch; Skeleton; The Corpse. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 56 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.75.

Cover art by Jim Starlin. One page of art by Romeo Tanghal. Primate Patrol, script by George Kashdan, pencils by Ken Landgraf, inks by Dave Simons; set in Africa during World War II. This Ship Shall Be Your Coffin, script by George Kashdan, art by Ric Estrada; set in May 1942 in the Battle of the Coral Sea during World War II. Death the Dread Drummer, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Ruben Yandoc [as Rubeny]; set in summer 1917 on the Western Front during World War I. Death does not host but appears as "Death the Dread Drummer." 32 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover art by Jim Starlin. One page of art by Romeo Tanghal. Primate Patrol, script by George Kashdan, pencils by Ken Landgraf, inks by Dave Simons; set in Africa during World War II. This Ship Shall Be Your Coffin, script by George Kashdan, art by Ric Estrada; set in May 1942 in the Battle of the Coral Sea during World War II. Death the Dread Drummer, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Ruben Yandoc [as Rubeny]; set in summer 1917 on the Western Front during World War I. Death does not host but appears as "Death the Dread Drummer." 32 pgs.

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Scalphunter stars in "Lady in Blue." Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Romeo Tanghal. The Flash stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "A Flash in the Dam." Luis Dominguez cover. Cover price $0.40.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Scalphunter stars in "Lady in Blue." Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Romeo Tanghal. The Flash stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "A Flash in the Dam." Luis Dominguez cover.

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