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Comic books January 1981

  • Issue #217
    2000 AD (1977 IPC/Fleetway/Rebellion) UK 217

    June 20, 1981. Prog: 217 Featuring: Strontium Dog "Portrait of a Mutant" (Part 15 of 19) Written by Alan Grant, Art by Carlos Ezquerra; Tharg's Future-Shocks "The Last Rumble of the Platinum Horde!" Written by Alan Moore, Art by John Higgins; Judge Dredd "The Psycos" (Part 2 of 2) Written by T.B. Grover, Art by Barry Mitchell; "Return To Armageddon" (Part 33 of 34) Written by Malcolm Shaw, Art by Redondo; "The Meltdown Man" (Part 40 of 50) Written by Alan Hebden, Art by Belardinelli. Cover by Mike McMahon. Saddle Stitched Newsprint, 8-in x 11-in, 28 Pages, PC/PB&W.

  • Issue #515
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 515
    Published Jan 1981 by DC.
    • Paper: White
    • Pedigree: Rocky Mountain
    • Rocky Mountain.
    • Label #0968559006

    Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. "This Is My World, and You're Welcome to It!", script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; The Earth has been transformed into a world in which Vandal Savage rules and Superman is his servant, but Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen convince the Man of Steel to turn on his master. The Flash Meets the Bureauc-Rat ad. "Sorry - Wrong Powers!", script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Vince Colletta; The Atom must track down the kidnappers of Professor Hyatt, despite the fact that meddling by a cosmic being has given him the powers of the Atom of Earth-Two. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #14
    Ad Astra (1978-1981 Rowlot) Magazine 14
  • Issue #285
    Adventures of the Big Boy (1957-1996 Webs Adv. Corp.) Restaurant Promo 285
  • Issue #1
    Alien Encounters (1981 FantaCo) 1

    Special Flying Saucer Issue! "Earth Invasion" is written by Larry Shell, with art by Steve Bissette; "Chairman Mao and the Men from Mars" is written and illustrated by Steve Stiles; "There's No Business Like Space Business" is written and illustrated by Fred Hembeck; "Fast Food" is written by Tim Boxell, with art by Rich Larson and Tim Boxell; "Saucer Attack" is written and illustrated by George Erling; "Surviving Son" (parody of Kal El (Superman) being saved from Krypton) is written and illustrated by Mike Zeck; "Pick of the Litter" is written and illustrated by Steve Bissette; "Watcher from the Skies" is written by Bill Kelley, with art by Tom Yeates; "U.F.O. Indoors" is written and illustrated by Howard Cruse; "Outpost" is written by Larry Shell, with art by Tom Yeates. Plus: pin-ups by Rudy Nebres and Tom Sutton. Cover by George Chastain. B&W, 7 1/4" x 11" Cover price $1.25.

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    $6 Alien Encounters #1 1981 Fantaco Pub; 5.5-6.0 FN Chastain, Bissette, Nebres,Zeck
    $8 FantaCo - Alien Encounters 1 Fine 6.0 Mike Zeck Steve Bissette Rudy Nebres 1981
    $17 Alien Encounters #1 GD/VG 1981 Fantaco 1st Print Bissette Yeates Zeck Hembeck
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  • Issue #14D
    Amazing Adventures (1979 3rd Series) 14D

    Direct Edition - "Unus, the Untouchable!" Written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, with art by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #8. Characters: X-Men (Professor X (cameo); Angel; Beast; Cyclops; Marvel Girl [Jean Grey]; Iceman); Unus (intro); Mastermind. Cover by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #14N
    Amazing Adventures (1979 3rd Series) 14N

    Newsstand Edition - "Unus, the Untouchable!" Written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, with art by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #8. Characters: X-Men (Professor X (cameo); Angel; Beast; Cyclops; Marvel Girl [Jean Grey]; Iceman); Unus (intro); Mastermind. Cover by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #212D
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 212D
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4018171002
    • Paper: White
    • Label #3840056003
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • Paper: White
    • Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case
    • Label #2003857010
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4356133012
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    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Signatures: Al Milgrom, Jim Shooter & John Romita Jr. on 7/29/2022. Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #23-0AFB6AC-009
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    Direct Edition. "The Coming of Hydroman!" First appearance of Hydro-Man. Script by Denny O'Neil. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. The adventure with the Sub-Mariner is over! And now the cargo ship with the wall-crawling escort heads back into port. But before the vessel can dock, a bizarre accident sends a crewmember tumbling overboard near an experimental undersea generator! And instantly a new super-villain is born...Hydro-Man! Shortly thereafter Morrie Bench (aka Hydro-Man) starts settling scores with old enemies across the city! And Spider-Man is on his list! At high noon atop an NYC office building, Hydro-Man tries to drown the web-slinger! Does the amazing one need a life jacket? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and Joe Robertson. (Notes: Hydro-Man returns in Amazing Spider-Man 217. This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring Captain America and Nick Fury vs. the Trapster.) Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #212N
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 212N
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    • Centerfold detached at one staple.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #3786966017
    • Paper: White
    • Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #4230465003
    • Water damage.
    • Paper: White
    • Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #4401859009
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    Newsstand Edition. "The Coming of Hydroman!" First appearance of Hydro-Man. Script by Denny O'Neil. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. The adventure with the Sub-Mariner is over! And now the cargo ship with the wall-crawling escort heads back into port. But before the vessel can dock, a bizarre accident sends a crewmember tumbling overboard near an experimental undersea generator! And instantly a new super-villain is born...Hydro-Man! Shortly thereafter Morrie Bench (aka Hydro-Man) starts settling scores with old enemies across the city! And Spider-Man is on his list! At high noon atop an NYC office building, Hydro-Man tries to drown the web-slinger! Does the amazing one need a life jacket? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and Joe Robertson. (Notes: Hydro-Man returns in Amazing Spider-Man 217. This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring Captain America and Nick Fury vs. the Trapster.) Cover price $0.50.

  • Vol. 101 #1
    Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact (1960-Present Dell) Vol. 101 #1

    January 1981. Cover by Rick Sternbach. Stories: "Shuttle Down"(Part 2) by Lee Correy, "Emergence" by David R. Palmer, "Sailing, Through Program Management" by Al Charmatz, "Green Winter" by F. Paul Wilson, "Expendable" by Charles V. De Vet, and "Heroic Measures" by Edward Wellen. Science Fact article: "Mercury's Missing Divot" by J. E. Enever. Softcover, 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #502
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 502

    Archies Christmas Love-In. Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "That Certain Feeling," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie and the gang decorate Pop's store for him and pay off their credit accounts. Archie Club News. Repeat That!" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx listens for an echo. "The Christmas Gift," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie invites a woman with no family to Christmas dinner. "Word Games," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Miss Grundy and Mr. Weatherbee hear references to Christmas in the unrelated casual conversations of the kids at school. "Holiday Prone," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie keeps causing accidents at school but he's forgiven when he dresses as Santa and hands out gifts to the school staff. Hostess Twinkies ad with Sabrina the Teenage Witch. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #301
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 301

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Roll Toll, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica tries to win a Skating Queen contest at the restaurant where the waitresses wear roller skates, and Betty is one of the wait staff. Betty And Veronica's Fashion World fashion two-pager, art by Dan DeCarlo Jr. Making The Grade, script by Frank Doyle, art by Dan DeCarlo Jr.; Miss Grundy uses psychology to get Veronica to stop hating Betty for being smarter than she is. Vacation Deflation, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; The Lodges are touring Europe and all Veronica can think of is writing descriptive letters to Betty in order to make her jealous. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.40.

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    $7 Archie's Girls, Betty and Veronica #301 (1981) FN+ Tight Jeans GGA Cover DeCarlo

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  • Issue #274
    Archie's Joke Book (1953) 274
  • Issue #147
    Archie's Pals 'n' Gals (1955) 147

    Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "The Cans Festival," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; A documentary director brings his camera into the school. Immediately the students begin performing for it. "The Whole Truth," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx asks Gigi's opinion of her new dress. Archie's Gag Bag, script by Bob Montana, pencils by Bob Montana and Dan DeCarlo, inks by Joe Edwards. "Brain Teasers" activity page by Joe Edwards. "Mind Over Matter," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Dilton attempts to use E.S.P. to find Veronica's missing watch. "Accident Action," script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Chic Stone, ink by Rudy Lapick; Archie tries to fix a dripping faucet. "Yes! Yes, Mr. Lodge!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Fill the numbered letters into the numbered blanks to find out the advice Mr. Lodge gives other businesses. "Big Brother," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Acting on Veronica's advice, Ethel plays hard to get. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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    $4 Archie's Pals 'N' Gals #147 Comic Book January 1981 Very Fine- 7.5 Grade

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  • Issue #156
    Archie's Pals 'n' Gals (1955) 156

    Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "Bucolic Frolic" Hostess Cup Cakes with Josie. "The Size of It," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Dilton is tired of being short so he starts wearing leg extensions covered by long slacks. "Old Man River!" starring Li'l Jinx's Pal Charley; Charley uses a creative spelling of Mississippi. Archie's Gag Bag; Miss Grundy wants examples of cliches. "Moose - Wait and See!" activity page. "Playin' It Cool," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling; Archie tells Chuck to play it cool around Nancy but Archie can't keep it cool when Veronica walks by. "Just in Time"; Archie tries to time his arrival at the restaurant so he'll be the 1,000th customer and get a free meal. Archie's Club News. "Poor Circulation," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren; Jughead promised to help deliver phone books but doesn't want to do it in the rain. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Vol. 14 #1
    Armchair Detective (1967-1997 Mysterious Press) Vol. 14 #1
  • Vol. 5 #1
    Asimov's Science Fiction (1977-2019 Dell Magazines) Vol. 5 #1

    January 19, 1981 - Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, Text (With B&W illustrations and photos). Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Asterix and the Great Divide GN (1980 Dargaud Edition) 1-REP

    Dargaud (Hodder & Stoughton) Edition - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Albert Uderzo. The path of true love never did run smooth, especially when the sweethearts' fathers have dug a ditch right through their village, dividing it in half! Such is the case with star-crossed lovers Histrionix and the beautiful Melodrama, who call upon Asterix, Obelix, and Getafix to sort out the political wrangling. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

  • Issue #25
    Attack (1971 5th Series Charlton) 25

    Reprints. Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories by unknown. Art by Sam Glanzman, Bill Molno & Vince Alascia, Rocke Mastroserio and unknown. Featuring: "U.S.S. Parrot's Last Battle"; "We Sank the Mountain"; "Death Fog"; and the 1-page story "Lest We Forget: John Paul Jones"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #203
    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 203

    "Night of the Crawlers" Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Carmine Infantino. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Dan Green. The Beast and Wonder Man were not around for the Avengers' titanic battle vs. Ultron last issue. Where were they? Somehow Hank McCoy and Simon Williams have become lost on the streets of Manhattan while walking back to Avengers Mansion! Since the two avengers can't make heads or tails of the streets, they descend into the sewer system to find their home on Fifth Avenue and East 70th Street! But there's something creepy and crawly down in the sewers! A very bizarre encounter awaits Wonder Man and the Beast! (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring Iron Man.) 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

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    $8 Avengers #203-1981 vf- Carmine Infantino Night Of The Crawlers
    $8 Avengers #203-1981 fn+ Carmine Infantino Night Of The Crawlers
    $13 Marvel Comics The AVENGERS #203 NM 9.4
    $33 AVENGERS #203 - JAN 1981 - WONDER MAN APPEARANCE! - Rare NM+
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  • Issue #331
    Batman (1940) 331
    Tags: Batman
    Published Jan 1981 by DC.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4341493007
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Cover art by Jim Aparo. "Closed Circuit!", script by Marv Wolfman (plot) and Michael Fleisher (dialogue), pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; The Electrocutioner, a self-appointed executioner of bad guys who escape justice, begins a series of crook-killings in Gotham City with his electrically-charged suit; Talia goes to the Batcave, seeking sanctuary in the wake of Ra's Al Ghul's apparent death; Batman and Robin have falling out. Hostess Fruit Pies ad starring Aquaman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. "Wolf in the Fold," script by Mike Barr, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Steve Mitchell; Batman disguises himself as policeman Al Nelson to try and find the person responsible for the disappearance of police investigator Mark Rearden. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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    $9 Batman #331 DC Comics 1981 Jim Aparo Cover Talia Al Ghul Appearance 3.5
    9 days left Auction Batman 331, newsstand. 1st Electrocutioner. Library Copy. Talia. Bronze Age 1981
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  • Jan 3 1981
    Battle Action (UK 1977-1981 IPC) Jan 3 1981
    • Staple rust with migration.

    January 3, 1981

  • Jan 10 1981
    Battle Action (UK 1977-1981 IPC) Jan 10 1981

    January 10, 1981

  • Jan 17 1981
    Battle Action (UK 1977-1981 IPC) Jan 17 1981

    January 17, 1981

  • Jan 24 1981
    Battle Action (UK 1977-1981 IPC) Jan 24 1981

    January 24, 1981

  • Jan 31 1981
    Battle Action (UK 1977-1981 IPC) Jan 31 1981

    January 31, 1981

  • Issue #66
    Battlefield Action (1957) 66

    Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Bill Molno, and Vince Alascia. War comics from Charlton highlighting American conflicts of the 20th century, from World War I to Vietnam. The crew of an obsolete battleship nevertheless manages to launch some of the first attacks during the Normandy Invasion. A submarine crew engages the Nazi fleet supplying Rommel's push across North Africa. This story features art by comics legend and WWII veteran Sam Glanzman. US forces in the Pacific face kamikaze-like tactics from Axis ships. Bombardment Ship; The Suicide Ships; 1 Mile to Eternity; The Crippled Raider. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #23
    Battlestar Galactica (1979 Marvel) 23

    Final Issue - "The Last Hiding Place!" Written by Walt Simonson. Art and cover by Walt Simonson and Klaus Janson. The last survivors of the human race and the brave crew of the Battlestar Galactica have lived through Cylon attacks and all the perils the galaxy has to through at them. Now, there is one last challenge before them - Space Pirates! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Blondie and Dagwood's America SC (1981) 1-1ST

    1st printing. By Dean Young and Rick Marschall. Introduction by Bob Hope. Chic Young's BLONDIE appears in more newspapers than any other comic strip character in history, and for more than fifty years has made us all laugh. In celebration, here is a glorious tribute to Blondie and Dagwood Bumstead, America's favorite family. Here's the behind-the-scenes story of the strip, and a colorful selection of the best of Blondie - all packed with fun, hilarity,sentiment and love. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages Cover price $10.35.

  • Issue #170
    Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 170

    Cover by Jim Aparo. "If Justice Be Blind!", script by Cary Burkett, art by Jim Aparo; Nemesis trails the Head to Gotham City and teams up with Batman to bring his foe to justice. Flash Meets the Bureauc-Rat ad for Hostess Fruit Pies. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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    $5 Brave And The Bold #170 DC Comics 1981 GD/VG Newsstand
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  • Issue #223
    Bugs Bunny (1952-1984 Whitman) 223

    Whitman edition. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #253
    Captain America (1968 1st Series) 253

    "Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot" Part 1 of 2. Plot by Roger Stern and John Byrne. Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by John Byrne and Joe Rubinstein. Steve Rogers receives a coded message from across the Atlantic Ocean! And it's from his old World War II ally Lord Falsworth (aka the first Union Jack). Apparently, a mysterious slasher is operating north of London, and Lord Falsworth knows that only Captain America can capture him! Upon arriving in England, Cap visits with his former teammates in the Invaders -- Jacqueline Falsworth (aka Spitfire) and Lord Falsworth. The latter suspects that Baron Blood -- the bloodthirsty vampire from the war -- has returned. Oh my, could Baron Blood really be back from the dead? First appearance of Joey Chapman (aka the third Union Jack). Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Bernie Rosenthal, and Kenneth Crichton. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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    $10 Captain America #253 6.0 (1981)
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    2 days left Auction Captain America 253 VG+ 4.5 Falcon Baron Blood Invaders Marvel 1980
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  • Issue #253UK
    Captain America (1968 1st Series) UK Edition 253UK

    Distributed in the United Kingdom (England). Exact copy of american edition except for cover price. "Should Old Acquaintance be Forgot!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Roger Stern and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Joe Rubenstein. Steve Rogers meets up with old friends from his Invaders days during WW II. Plus, witness the macabre return of one of Cap's oldest and deadliest enemies.

  • Issue #24
    Cerebus (1977-2004 Aardvark-Vanaheim) 24

    The Beguiling, Pt. 2. Swamp Sounds. Things at the girls school take a strange turn when the headmistress is revealed as a sorcerer who is creating a very familiar-looking monster. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Clash of the Titans GN (1981 Golden Press) Graphic Novel Adaptation 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Adapted by Mary Carey. Art by Dan Spiegle.

    In order to save the life of the woman he loves, Perseus, son of Zeus, must embark on a perilous quest and face impossible dangers to find a way to topple a titan. This is the graphic novel adaptation of the 1981 feature film starring Harry Hamlin and Laurence Olivier. Includes 2 pages (on the inside of the front and back covers) of B&W photos from the movie.

    Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color.

    NOTE: Some of my fondest memories from my youth come from watching this classic film. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

    Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #3
    Cole Black (1980 Volume 1) 3
    • Signed by creator Rocky Hartberg (splash). Does not include certificate of authenticity.

    Volume 1 #3 (issue #3 in the series) - Story and art by Rocky Hartberg. Horizontal (Newspaper Strip) Format, 10-in. x 5-in., B&W. NOTE: This series has a confusing numbering system due to how they were released. Issues #6-8 can be found under Cole Black (1986 Volume 2) and an alternate #6 can be found under Cole Black (2006 Volume 1) The Missing Issue. Cole Black (1980 Volume 1) issues are Horizontal 10-in. x 5-in. format while Cole Black (1986 Volume 2) and Cole Black (2006 Volume 1) The Missing Issue are standard 6 1/2-in. x 10-in. format. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #187
    Comic Reader (1961) 187

    The Seekers dailies by John Burns reprinted; Paul Temple dailies by Francis Durbridge & Phil Mendoza; 1940s Superman dailies. Deathlok cover by George Perez & Doug Herring. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #4
    Comic Times (1980) 4

    Published by The Comic Times and edited by Dennis Cieri, The Comic Times is a magazine covering comic books, movies, and related media. Issue #4 includes: cover art by Charles Vess; letters from James Van Hise and Craig Miller; Blowtorch strip by M. Gumen; Today's Army strip by Ted Richards; book reviews; rock music article; Jim Shooter article; Elfquest article; Detectives, Inc. article by Don McGregor; Fred "Tex" Avery 1908-1980; Vess article; The Elephant Man article; Children of the Stars strip by Vess; and Thundarr the Barbarian article. 82 pgs. $2.00. Jan, 1981. Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #1475
    Commando War Stories in Pictures (1961 D. C. Thomson Digest) 1475

    Weekly British War comics digest. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

  • Issue #1476
    Commando War Stories in Pictures (1961 D. C. Thomson Digest) 1476

    Weekly British War comics digest. "Jungle Duel" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

  • Issue #1477
    Commando War Stories in Pictures (1961 D. C. Thomson Digest) 1477

    Weekly British War comics digest. "Coward's Battle" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

  • Issue #1478
    Commando War Stories in Pictures (1961 D. C. Thomson Digest) 1478

    Weekly British War comics digest. "Target - Crete!" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

  • Issue #1479
    Commando War Stories in Pictures (1961 D. C. Thomson Digest) 1479

    Weekly British War comics digest. "Intruder Squad" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

  • Issue #1480
    Commando War Stories in Pictures (1961 D. C. Thomson Digest) 1480

    Weekly British War comics digest. "Best of Enemies" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

  • Issue #1481
    Commando War Stories in Pictures (1961 D. C. Thomson Digest) 1481

    Weekly British War comics digest. "Kali's Warriors" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

  • Issue #1482
    Commando War Stories in Pictures (1961 D. C. Thomson Digest) 1482

    Weekly British War comics digest. "Act of Courage" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

  • Issue #118
    Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 118

    Cover art by John Buscema. Valley of Forever Night, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan; setting: countryside southwest of Shem; Conan saves Jenna from a swordsman; Jenna is covered with leprosy-like boils; Conan also catches the disease; Conan & Jenna climb mountain, enter castle, and kill alien Myya L'rrasleff which rids them of the disease. Captain America stars in a one-page Hostess ad, Fury Unleashed! Cover price $0.50.

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  • Issue #175
    Cracked (1958 Major Magazine) 175

    Cover art by John Severin. Cracked Poster #175: To Conserve Energy. M.U.S.H., art by John Severin; A satire of the television show M*A*S*H. The Cracked "Instant Status" Mail Order Catalog, art by Warren Sattler. If Our Currency Truly Reflected Our Economy. Absolutely, Unquestionably, Positively, Undeniably, the Very, Very, Last of the Cracked Lens photos with captions. Every Cloud has a Silver Lining, art by John Severin. Profile of a Coward, art by Bill Ward. Get Set For Confusion and Hassles Galore... When the U.S. Adopts the Metric System, art by Warren Sattler. How the Politicians Kept Their Election Promises, art by Don Orehek. How to Be a Salesman, art by John Severin. 52 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #124
    Creepy (1964 Warren) 124
    Published Jan 1981 by Warren.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #0626264020
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Stories in this issue include: Malphisto's Illusion by Nicola Cuti, Alexis Romeo (a.k.a. Romeo Tanghal), and Alex Toth; Cult by Archie Goodwin and Martin Salvador; Paydirt by Roger McKenzie, Carmine Infantino, and Alfred Alcala; Mayhem Museum by Carl Wessler and Adolpho Buylla; The Prometheus by Rich Margopoulos, John Garcia, and Rudy Nebres; and A Slight Case of Madness by Bill DuBay and Herb Arnold (story credited to Will Richardson). Cover art by Vicente Segelles. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #3-1ST
    Dan Dare Pilot of the Future TPB (1979-1981 Dragon's Dream) 3-1ST

    Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Reign og the Robots!" By Frank Hampson and Don Harley. Dan Dare, Pilot of the Future, returns! From the pages of the British comic Eagle, this is perhaps the most seminal adventure of one of Britain's best-loved characters! Dan, Lex, Digby, Flamer and new friend Stripey return from saving the Crypts - ten years after they departed! But in their absence, Earth has been conquered by the mysterious Elektrobots! It all points to an old enemy, the Mekon - and a thrilling showdown! Featuring the classic stories "Reign of the Robots" and "The Ship That Lived," and rare material including a bonus feature on Frank Hampson's "The Road of Courage." This final volume of Hampson's Dan Dare is a must! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.