Comic books March 1981

Featuring: 1 page Destiny introductory story "Secrets of Haunted House" written by Jack C. Harris and drawn by Greg LaRocque & Rodin Rodriguez; 8 page story "Double Your Pleasure" written by Charlie Seeger and drawn by E.R. Cruz; 8 page story "Haunt of Hate" written by Carl Wessler and drawn by Ken Barr; 8 page Mister E story "The Left Hand Never Knows..." written by Bob Rozakis & Jack C. Harris ("collaborator") and drawn by Dan Spiegle. Cover by Rich Buckler & Steve Mitchell. Cover price $0.50.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Featuring: 1 page Destiny introductory story "Secrets of Haunted House" written by Jack C. Harris and drawn by Greg LaRocque & Rodin Rodriguez; 8 page story "Double Your Pleasure" written by Charlie Seeger and drawn by E.R. Cruz; 8 page story "Haunt of Hate" written by Carl Wessler and drawn by Ken Barr; 8 page Mister E story "The Left Hand Never Knows..." written by Bob Rozakis & Jack C. Harris ("collaborator") and drawn by Dan Spiegle. Cover by Rich Buckler & Steve Mitchell.

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"Revelation!" Guest-starring Superboy. Written by E. Nelson Bridwell and Paul Kupperberg. Art by Jim Janes and Frank Chiaramonte. Will the Legion's last secret spell their doom? Don't miss the exciting conclusion to the greatest Legion epic of all time! Cover price $0.50.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. "Revelation!" Guest-starring Superboy. Written by E. Nelson Bridwell and Paul Kupperberg. Art by Jim Janes and Frank Chiaramonte. Will the Legion's last secret spell their doom? Don't miss the exciting conclusion to the greatest Legion epic of all time!

Issue 53 - March, 1981. Vintage adult humor comic magazine made up entirely of short, obscene one-panel comics that were submitted by readers. 8" x 10.5", 64 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $1.75.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price.

Articles on sports, crime, and adventuring, plus pin-up photos. 8" x 10.5". 66 pages. B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

Winter/Spring 1981; double issue 9/10. Fiction by Roger Zelazny, Al Sirois, and Victor Milan. Articles by Keith Taylor, David F. Nalle, L. Sprague de Camp ("The Heroic Barbarian"), C.J. Cherryh, Laurence Gillespie, and J.E. Coplin. Plus gaming articles. Cover painting by Richard Becker. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 76 pages. Cover price $3.50.

Spiegle art appears in all issues of this series. Cover price $0.50.

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Whitman edition. Spiegle art appears in all issues of this series. Cover price $0.50.

Troubles in Valetia, Freedom in the Galaxy variant, Hyborian Risk, Alien, Fantasy Games Unlimited, reviews, and more. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 32 pages on white paper. Cover price $2.00.

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Add to cart Fine $4.30

"The Day of the Hero Killers!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Rick Leonardi. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Frank Miller and Bob Wiacek. The White Tiger (aka Hector Ayala) lies near death after being shot and dumped on the sidewalk outside the Daily Bugle Building. Now it's up to the Spectacular Spider-Man to bring his friend's vicious assailant to justice! The web-slinger wages a life and death struggle against Gideon Mace at the eastside armory! Will good triumph over evil? 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Day of the Hero Killers!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Rick Leonardi. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Frank Miller and Bob Wiacek. The White Tiger (aka Hector Ayala) lies near death after being shot and dumped on the sidewalk outside the Daily Bugle Building. Now it's up to the Spectacular Spider-Man to bring his friend's vicious assailant to justice! The web-slinger wages a life and death struggle against Gideon Mace at the eastside armory! Will good triumph over evil? 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover art by Steve Leialoha. The Wanderer! starring Spider-Woman, Lindsay McCabe, Tysrani (Introduction), and Elhalyn (Introduction), script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Steve Leialoha (breakdowns) and Bruce Patterson (finished art), inks by Bruce Patterson (pages 1-18) and Jon D'Agostino (pages 23-30). 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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"The Ringer's Big Rip-Off!" Story by Jim Salicrup and Steve Grant. Art by Winslow Mortimer, Ricardo Villamonte, and Mike Esposito. Spidey battles the sinister Ringer. Includes the 1-page features "Rounding up the Ringer," "Who is Captain America?,"and "Wit of the Webslinger." Includes the back-up tale "The Movie Menace!" Guest-starring the cast of the Electric Company. Plus, Spidey and Captain America star in "Master Plan of the Thinker!" Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #35 The Ringer. Cover price $0.50.

Bantam Edition - 1st printing. By GB Trudeau. "You may scoff, but I'm here to tell you that if you're wearing a good tan, all your problems become like snow in the noon day dun." Collects classic Doonesbury comic strips. Softcover, 4-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $1.95.

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"Eclipse of Reason!" Written by Martin Pasko and Alan Brennert. Art by Luke McDonnell and Tom Palmer. As a another starship is about to embark on the greatest journey of all, the USS Enterprise suddenly finds itself in a race against the clock and on a collision course with death. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

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Add to cart CGC 9.4 $55.00 or Best Offer View scan This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.65) will be charged at checkout. Paper: Off white to white Slab: Standard, no notable issues Label #3846823013

Cover pencils by Larry Hama, inks by Al Milgrom. "Death Probe," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Gene Day (pages 1-21, 28-30) and Chic Stone (pages 22-27); The Rebels encounter a prototype of a new probe droid that is as deadly as any fighter! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Death Probe" is written by Archie Goodwin, with pencils by Carmine Infantino, and inks by Gene Day and Chic Stone. Characters: Luke Skywalker, Yoda (in flashback), R2-D2. Cover by Larry Hama and Al Milgrom. Cover price $0.50.

B&W magazine published in the UK. NOTE: Title becomes Star Wars Monthly (1982 UK) at issue #150. Cover price $2.00.

Starburst is Marvel's British magazine about "science fantasy in television, cinema, and comics." Issue #31 includes: Earthquake 7.9 review, Mother's Day (movie) article, Somewhere in Time review, The Attic review, Danger Diabolik pictorial feature, Battle Beyond the Stars review, Douglas Adams interview part one, The Wizard of Oz retrospective, Sybil Danning interview, The Lathe of Heaven article, and The Making of Superman II. 56 pgs. Original Cover Price: 60p. NOTE: #4-87 published by Marvel Comics.

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Altered States - psychedelic science fiction from Ken Russell; Ron Goulart's History of SF Comic Strips; NASA Saturn photos; exclusive Flash Gordon color coverage; Incredible Shrinking Woman; the fantastic art of Walter Velez; Disney's Condorman; studio listings of SF productions. William Hurt in Altered States cover. Cover price $2.25.

Volume 1, October 1981 -1st Printing. David Hirsch and company walk you through twelve more of the most popular Science Fiction, Adventure and Superheroe TV shows from the day: Wonder Woman, Doctor Who, Battlestar Galactica, Logan's Rub, Lost in Space, The Outer Limits Galactica 1980, The Man from Atlantis, Thunderbirds Star Trek Animated, The Starlost, and The Prisoner. With complete episode guides and lots of color/b&w photos. Softcover, squarebound, 8.25 x 10.75, partial color/b&w, 98 pages. Cover price $8.95.

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1st printing.

By Jeffrey Forrester.

50 years of fun with Americas favorite comedy team!

The Stooge Chronicles is a history of the Three Stooges, commemorating their golden anniversary as a comedy team. It is the story of a show business legend…the story of a comedy team that made more movies than any other in film history…that later achieved unprecedented popularity with the television generation…and eventually found itself among the most controversial comedy acts in entertainment.

A MUST for any film fan, comedy fan, or anyone who has ever laughed at the movies!

Softcover, 8 -in. x 11-in., 112 pages, B&W.

Cover price $7.95.

"How Green Was My Gotham." The Super Friends team with the Green Fury to stop the plant-wielding Green Thumb. Starring Aquaman, Batman, Robin, Superman, Wonder Woman, Zan, and Jayna. Script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Vince Colletta. "Christmas With Everything." Professor Nichols and the Wonder Twins give a generous a kid a special Christmas. Script by Bridwell, pencils by Romeo Tanghal, inks by Colletta. Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger and Bob Smith. Cover price $0.50.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. "How Green Was My Gotham." The Super Friends team with the Green Fury to stop the plant-wielding Green Thumb. Starring Aquaman, Batman, Robin, Superman, Wonder Woman, Zan, and Jayna. Script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Vince Colletta. "Christmas With Everything." Professor Nichols and the Wonder Twins give a generous a kid a special Christmas. Script by Bridwell, pencils by Romeo Tanghal, inks by Colletta. Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger and Bob Smith.

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Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. Food For a God, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman tries to save Vartox from being sacrificed to a space monster. The Troublemaker of New Metropolis starring Superman 2020, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Joe Giella; while coping with weather-related disasters, Superman III finds that he is the root of the problem. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. Food For a God, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman tries to save Vartox from being sacrificed to a space monster. The Troublemaker of New Metropolis starring Superman 2020, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Joe Giella; while coping with weather-related disasters, Superman III finds that he is the root of the problem

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. Strangers at the Heart's Core!, script by Jack C Harris, pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Vince Colletta; Lesla-Lar, who has become a being of pure energy, tries to take over Supergirl's body. Hostage of the Harlequin starring Mr. & Mrs. Superman, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Dan Adkins. A Scoop for a Snoop!--Private Life of Clark Kent, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by John Calnan, inks by Joe Giella. Have You Ever Told Me the Story of My Life?--Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Bob Oksner, inks by Vince Colletta. Open Season on Red-Header Reporters! starring Jimmy Olsen, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Luis Dominguez, inks by Joe Giella. Daily Planet Feature Page with Fred Hembeck art and Marv Wolfman profile. 68 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Reprints World's Finest #209 - "Meet the Tempter...and Die!" - Written by Mike Friedrich. Art by Dick Dillin and Neal Adams. Italian edition. 50 pgs, full color.

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Cover by Keith Pollard. Hark, the Herald Angel Lives!, script by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio, pencils by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Chic Stone (finished art), inks by Chic Stone; Dr. Blake starts his new job at a free clinic; Gabriel the Air Walker comes to life in a collapsed barn and befriends young Kevin Matheson; The Air Walker takes Kevin with him to find revenge on Silver Surfer, only to be destroyed by Thor. Brief Fantastic Four appearance. "The Sorceress and the Sacrifice!", script by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio, pencils by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Chic Stone (finished art), inks by Chic Stone; Karnilla arranges for Balder and Nanna to fall in love, then Karnilla forces Balder to marry her to keep Nanna from being killed. "Blown About" Hostess snack cakes ad with Human Torch. 36 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Gabriel returns in "Hark, the Herald Angel Lives!" Script by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio, pencils by Keith Pollard, inks by Chic Stone. Silver Surfer cameo. Brief Fantastic Four appearance. Balder and Karnilla star in a "Tales of Asgard" back-up story, "The Sorceress and the Sacrifice!" (Credits the same as the main story.). Cover price $0.50.

Fifth Edition, 1st printing; Empire Strikes Back. TKRP The Best in The Galaxy was an early catalog devoted exclusively to official, licensed Star Wars merchandise. It is filled with the hard to find items available that was not available anywhere else at the time. This includes notebooks, lunch boxes, clocks, masks, and much, much more (with photos of many items). Makes a valuable reference for identifying all the rarer Star Wars merchandise produced, and what you may need for your collection. 7-in. x 9-in., 16 pages, black and white.

Fifth Edition, 1st printing, vanilla cover (revised edition with items no longer available crossed out in red); Empire Strikes Back. TKRP The Best in The Galaxy was an early catalog devoted exclusively to official, licensed Star Wars merchandise. It is filled with the hard to find items available that was not available anywhere else at the time. This includes notebooks, lunch boxes, clocks, masks, and much, much more (with photos of many items). Makes a valuable reference for identifying all the rarer Star Wars merchandise produced, and what you may need for your collection. 7-in. x 9-in., 16 pages, black and white.

Mailing envelope for the Fifth Edition revised catalog. 7 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in.