Comic books January 1981

SET- 01 - Includes Volumes 1-3 with a Slipcase - 1st printing. Collects Crime Suspenstories (1950-55 E.C. Comics) #1-18. Cover by Wally Wood. Stories by Ray Bradbury, Johnny Craig, Otto Binder, Carl Wessler and Al Feldstein. Art by Jack Kamen, Wally Wood, Marie Severin, Joe Orlando, Graham Ingels, Jack Davis, Reed Crandall, Al Williamson, George Evans, Bernie Krigstein, and Frank Frazetta. Sometimes listed as The Complete Shock Suspenstories. Part of The Complete EC Library, the hardcover series collecting the influential run of EC Comics, complete with slipcase. This series features the tales of crime, mayhem and horror that outraged comics nay-sayers of the 1950s and changed both horror and comics history. The Neat Job; Yellow; Last Will; Alibi; The Monsters; The Rug; Kickback; Time to Kill!; Hiding Place; The Patriots; Halloween; Just Desserts; The Guilty; Doc; Jump-Off; The Big Stand-Up; Stumped; Split Second; Confession; Last Ride!; Salvation!; Strictly Business; Uppercut; Well-Traveled; Hate; Justice; What Fur?; Cold Cuts; Dead Right!; Under Cover!; The Bend!; Not So Tough!; Sugar n Spice n….; Beauty and the Beach!; The Bribe!; The Mountain Jackal; Infiltration; The Small Assassin!; Piecemeal; The Assault!; Suicide; The Arrival; Seep No More!; The October Game; Came the Dawn!; Surgery!; The Meddlers!; Carrion Death!; The Sacrifice; So Shall Ye Reap!; Operation!; Home Run!; Sweetie-Pie!; The Tryst; In Gratitude; Deadbeat; The Space Suitors; …Threes a Crowd; Deadline; The Monkey; Last Laugh; The Kidnapper; Fall Guy; Only Skin-Deep; Blood-Brothers; Proposal; Upon Reflection; Squeeze Play; The Orphan; The Whipping; Blunderer; You, Murderer; As Ye Sow; Raw Deal; The Confidant; Slaughter!; For Cryin Out Loud!; Well Trained; My Brothers Keeper; The Hazing; Slob!; A Kind of Justice; The Pen is Mightier; 4-Sided Triangle; In Character; Timetable; The Assassin; The Operation!; Cadillac Fever; The Trap; Blowhard; In the Bag; Rundown. Hardcover (3 Volumes with Slipcase), 10-in. x 13-in., 636 pages (3 Volumes), B&W.

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Restaurant Giveaway -16 Pages Full Color Comics and Puzzles

UK Edition - Reprints Atlas (Marvel) stories. Squarebound, 7.25" x 9.25", 52 pages, B&W.

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"Dilemma!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita, Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Frank Miller and Joe Rubinstein. The web-slinger knocks out the Smuggler one more time before his scheduled lunch with Aunt May and her fiancé, Nathan Lubensky. Debra Whitman joins Peter as his lunch date, and the foursome enjoy a wonderful lunch...until the waiters turn into aliens! What information do the aliens want from May Parker? Brief retelling of Spider-Man's origin. Cameo appearance by Mysterio. Back up story: "Killer Elite!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Denys Cowan. Inks by Dave Humphrys and Joe Rubinstein. The White Tiger is hot on the trail of the killer of his family! The trail leads to the South Bronx and Gideon Mace! 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Dilemma!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita, Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Frank Miller and Joe Rubinstein. The web-slinger knocks out the Smuggler one more time before his scheduled lunch with Aunt May and her fiancé, Nathan Lubensky. Debra Whitman joins Peter as his lunch date, and the foursome enjoy a wonderful lunch...until the waiters turn into aliens! What information do the aliens want from May Parker? Brief retelling of Spider-Man's origin. Cameo appearance by Mysterio. Back up story: "Killer Elite!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Denys Cowan. Inks by Dave Humphrys and Joe Rubinstein. The White Tiger is hot on the trail of the killer of his family! The trail leads to the South Bronx and Gideon Mace! 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

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Direct Edition. Cover art by Steve Leialoha. The Wildfire Express!, script by Steve Leialoha (plot) and Chris Claremont (plot, script), pencils by Steve Leialoha, inks by Bruce Patterson (pages 1-15, 30) and Al Milgrom (pages 16-28); Spider-Woman comes across a dirty company take-over and intervenes. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Steve Leialoha. The Wildfire Express!, script by Steve Leialoha (plot) and Chris Claremont (plot, script), pencils by Steve Leialoha, inks by Bruce Patterson (pages 1-15, 30) and Al Milgrom (pages 16-28); Spider-Woman comes across a dirty company take-over and intervenes. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover art by Steve Leialoha. The Wildfire Express!, script by Steve Leialoha (plot) and Chris Claremont (plot, script), pencils by Steve Leialoha, inks by Bruce Patterson (pages 1-15, 30) and Al Milgrom (pages 16-28); Spider-Woman comes across a dirty company take-over and intervenes. 36 pgs.

She-Hulk Cover price $0.50.

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Written by Martin Pasko. Spock is forced into a savage situation that will test his resolve and Vulcan nature! Plus, exclusive excerpts from the Starfleet Files! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

1st printing. By Allan Asherman. The most thoroughly researched and complete Star Trek reference work ever publishing (up to 1981). Includes B&W photos from the original television series starring William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, Text (with B&W photos). Cover price $9.95.

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2nd and later printings. By Allan Asherman. The most thoroughly researched and complete Star Trek reference work ever publishing (up to 1981). Includes B&W photos from the original television series starring William Shatner and Lenard Nemoy. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, Text (with B&W photos). Cover price $9.95.

Auction Item: CGC 9.6 View scans Auction opens May 6 Paper: White Label #3948500016	Add to cart VF 8.0 $46.00 View scans	Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $625.00 View scans Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-31E094A-003 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart CGC 9.6 $100.00 View scans Paper: White Label #4295282014 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
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Direct Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 5 of 6. "Betrayal at Bespin!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Archie Goodwin. Art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. After their narrow escape from the pursuing Empire Fleet, the crew of the Millennium Falcon sets down on the Cloud City of Bespin for repairs. Lando Calrissian, proprietor of the floating facility, is an old friend of Han's. But he is an old friend with some dark secrets. Meanwhile, Luke's training under the tutelage of the Jedi Master, Yoda, is cut short when the young padawan senses that his friends are in great danger. Against Yoda's better judgement Luke races to Cloud City and the stage is set for the greatest battle between the forces of good and evil. Includes 5 pin-ups by Terry Austin, Michael Golden, John Byrne, Marie Severin, and Frank Miller. Cover price $0.50.

Auction Item: CBCS 9.8 View scans Auction opens June 10 Paper: White Label #0010422-AA-014	Add to cart VF+ 8.5 $61.00 View scans	Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $24.00 View scans	Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $24.00 View scans
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Newsstand Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 5 of 6. "Betrayal at Bespin!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Archie Goodwin. Art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. After their narrow escape from the pursuing Empire Fleet, the crew of the Millennium Falcon sets down on the Cloud City of Bespin for repairs. Lando Calrissian, proprietor of the floating facility, is an old friend of Han's. But he is an old friend with some dark secrets. Meanwhile, Luke's training under the tutelage of the Jedi Master, Yoda, is cut short when the young padawan senses that his friends are in great danger. Against Yoda's better judgement Luke races to Cloud City and the stage is set for the greatest battle between the forces of good and evil. Includes 5 pin-ups by Terry Austin, Michael Golden, John Byrne, Marie Severin, and Frank Miller. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 5 of 6. "Betrayal at Bespin!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Archie Goodwin. Art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. After their narrow escape from the pursuing Empire Fleet, the crew of the Millennium Falcon sets down on the Cloud City of Bespin for repairs. Lando Calrissian, proprietor of the floating facility, is an old friend of Han's. But he is an old friend with some dark secrets. Meanwhile, Luke's training under the tutelage of the Jedi Master, Yoda, is cut short when the young padwan senses that his friends are in great danger. Against Yoda's better judgement Luke races to Cloud City and the stage is set for the greatest battle between the forces of good and evil. Includes 5 pin-ups by Terry Austin, Michael Golden, John Byrne, Marie Severin, and Frank Miller. Cover price $0.50.

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Starburst is Marvel's British "magazine of cinema and television fantasy." Issue #29 includes: Battle Beyond the Stars - the making of a fantasy epic; Close Encounters Special Edition - inside the mother ship; John Carpenter's The Fog - full review & color photos; Starburst Fantasy Awards - results, convention reports & exclusive pictures; Reviews of Virus, Monster, The Changeling, Inferno, The Silent Scream, He Knows You're Alone; Christmas Fantasy Film Quiz. Original cover price: 60p. NOTE: #4-87 published by Marvel Comics.

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NOTE: This issue does NOT include the bonus flexi-disc record (greatest themes from SF movies/tv). Preview of Childhood's End, featuring Neal Adams art for unmade film; Star Trek's other alien - exclusive interview with Mark Lenard; SF in Comics Part 2: the 1930s; Filmation's Flash Gordon; Doctor Who's companions; Cosmos SFX; Woman in the Moon retrospective; Wild, Wild West revisited. Star Trek cover. Cover price $3.00.

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NOTE: This issue includes the bonus flexi-disc record (greatest themes from SF movies/tv). Preview of Childhood's End, featuring Neal Adams art for unmade film; Star Trek's other alien - exclusive interview with Mark Lenard; SF in Comics Part 2: the 1930s; Filmation's Flash Gordon; Doctor Who's companions; Cosmos SFX; Woman in the Moon retrospective; Wild, Wild West revisited. Star Trek cover. Cover price $3.00.

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"Menace of the Mixed-Up Senses." The Monocle creates chaos by distorting the senses of average folks. Starring Aquaman, Batman, Robin, Superman, Wonder Woman, Zan, and Jayna. Script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Kim De Mulder. "Blarney for Sale." A pair of conmen convinces a salesman into thinking he has bought a piece of the Blarney Stone, and Jack O'Lantern steps in to help. Script by Bridwell, pencils by Romeo Tanghal, inks by De Mulder. Cover by Fradon and Smith. Cover price $0.50.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. "Menace of the Mixed-Up Senses." The Monocle creates chaos by distorting the senses of average folks. Starring Aquaman, Batman, Robin, Superman, Wonder Woman, Zan, and Jayna. Script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Kim De Mulder. "Blarney for Sale." A pair of conmen convinces a salesman into thinking he has bought a piece of the Blarney Stone, and Jack O'Lantern steps in to help. Script by Bridwell, pencils by Romeo Tanghal, inks by De Mulder. Cover by Fradon and Smith.

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Cover art by Jim Starlin. Momentus, Master of the Moon!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Dr. Ezaak becomes Momentus when experimenting with gravity. The Destruction of New Metropolis! starring Superman 2020, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman-III alerts Superman-I and Superman-II of the bomb hidden in New Metropolis and then captures the bombers. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover art by Jim Starlin. Momentus, Master of the Moon!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Dr. Ezaak becomes Momentus when experimenting with gravity. The Destruction of New Metropolis! starring Superman 2020, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman-III alerts Superman-I and Superman-II of the bomb hidden in New Metropolis and then captures the bombers.

1st printing.

Art by Rodin Rodriguez and Joe Orlando.

A Superman adventure you bring to full color life!

Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 7-1/8 in. x 10-5/8 in.; 24 pages, PC.

Cover price $0.99.

2nd and later printings.

Art by Rodin Rodriguez and Joe Orlando.

A Superman adventure you bring to full color life!

Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 7-1/8 in. x 10-5/8 in.; 24 pages, PC.

Cover price $0.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Cerebus (1977-2004) #1-4. Story and art by Dave Sim. Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., B&W. Cover price $5.00.

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Originally presented in Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) #14 - "Burn, Namor, Burn!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Marie Severin and Mike Esposito. Caught between the diabolical machinations of the mad Thinker and the Puppet Master, Prince Namor and the original Human Torch are forced to fight to the death! It's water vs. fire in the ultimate battle for the ages! Featuring cameos by the Avengers, Spider-Man, Nick Fury, the X-Men and the Thing. Includes pin-ups by Bill Everett, Jack Kirby, and Alan Weiss. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Originally presented in Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) #14 - "Burn, Namor, Burn!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Marie Severin and Mike Esposito. Caught between the diabolical machinations of the mad Thinker and the Puppet Master, Prince Namor and the original Human Torch are forced to fight to the death! It's water vs. fire in the ultimate battle for the ages! Featuring cameos by the Avengers, Spider-Man, Nick Fury, the X-Men and the Thing. Includes pin-ups by Bill Everett, Jack Kirby, and Alan Weiss. 32 pages, FC.

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Cover pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Chic Stone. "The Miracle of Storms," script by Doug Moench pencils by Rick Leonardi (breakdowns) and Chic Stone (finished art), inks by Chic Stone; Thor returns to New York where he stops a mugging of a priest and helps him save his church and his faith. "The Legendary Gods of Asgard," script by Mark Gruenwald; Pin-ups by Keith Pollard: Thor & Sif; Hela & Volla; Loki & Sigyn; Balder & Karnilla; Odin & Frigga. "Fury Unleashed!" Hostess snack cakes ad with Captain America. 36 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Miracle of Storms." Script by Doug Moench, pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Chic Stone. Pin-ups by Keith Pollard: Thor & Sif; Hela & Volla; Loki & Sigyn; Balder & Karnilla; Odin & Frigga. Cover price $0.50.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Chic Stone. "The Miracle of Storms," script by Doug Moench pencils by Rick Leonardi (breakdowns) and Chic Stone (finished art), inks by Chic Stone; Thor returns to New York where he stops a mugging of a priest and helps him save his church and his faith. "The Legendary Gods of Asgard," script by Mark Gruenwald; Pin-ups by Keith Pollard: Thor & Sif; Hela & Volla; Loki & Sigyn; Balder & Karnilla; Odin & Frigga. "Fury Unleashed!" Hostess snack cakes ad with Captain America. 36 pages, full color.

1st printing. Written by Robert Louis Stevenson. Art by N.C. Wyeth. A much sought-after treasure map falls into the hands of Jim Hawkins, and he embarks on an adventure to find legendary riches. Little does he know that it will be a voyage fraught with numerous and unknown dangers. On a ship full of pirates, all out for their own personal gain, Jim realises that very few can be trusted. But will the murderous crew get what they want? Or will Jim outwit them to recover the buried treasure? This classic tale is accompanied by beautiful full color illustrations from renown artist N.C. Wyeth. Hardcover, 274 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $26.00.

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Non fiction magazine of western stories. Features art and photos. 64 pgs. B&W. Color cover. Cover price $1.25.