Comic books October 1981

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 75p cover price. Epic Illustrated was touted as a new experience in adult fantasy and science fiction adventure. Published by Marvel Comics, this magazine was aimed at a more mature audience. Cover art by Howard Chaykin. A Little Love, A Little Hate, script and art by Arthur Sudyam. Maker, script and art by Mark Wheatley. Ankhesenamun, script and art by Trina Robbins. Fantasy in a Package article by Archie Goodwin. Metamorphosis Odyssey: Dreamsend, script and art by Jim Starlin. Contact, script and art by Tim Conrad. Children of the Stars, script and art by Charles Vess. Mediaview by Denny O'Neil. Gameview by Steven Grant. Shiny Beast, script and art by Rick Veitch. 98 pgs. Oct, 1981.

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Last 50-cent cover price. "Dinner for Two" Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "Group Whoop," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; Dilton and Moose are roadies for The Archies and have a suggestion on what they can do different but they're ignored by the band. "Sweet Talk!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Gigi can't continue her story when Charley shows up. "Heat Beat," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Jughead and Archie have a hypnotist make them think they are cold on a hot summer day. "Nifty Gifty," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica keeps giving Archie presents and Archie keeps using them to meet other girls. Archie's Gag Bag. Archie Club News. "The Thing Maker," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Prehistoric version of Jughead invents the wheel. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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Features in this issue include: "King Karloff and Legendary Lugosi"; preview of An American Werewolf in London; Terence Stamp interview; critiques of Raiders of the Lost Ark; Frankenstein and Dracula reprinted filmbooks; and more. Cover photos are from Superman 2 and The Raiders of the Lost Ark. Cover price $2.00.

This issue includes the following: "On the Set of Swamp Thing"; an interview with Jamie Lee Curtis; part two of "The Hitchcock Legacy"; film critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert state their case for "good taste" in horror films; part two of Ray Harryhausen article; and more. Cover features jack-o-lantern from Halloween II. Cover price $2.25.

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Direct Edition. "Four Against Ego!" Part 2 of 2. Script and art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The Fantastic Four are locked in a life-and-death struggle against the Living Planet, Ego! How can the FF defeat an entire planet? When Reed, Sue, and Johnny fall before the internal heat and pressure of the powerful bio-verse that is Ego, only the Thing remains to save the world! Can Ben find the living brain of Ego and destroy it? Cameo appearance by Frankie Raye. Note: Flashback cameos by Thor and Galactus to recap Ego's previous appearances in Thor 227 and 228. Cover price $0.50.

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Newsstand Edition. "Four Against Ego!" Part 2 of 2. Script and art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The Fantastic Four are locked in a life-and-death struggle against the Living Planet, Ego! How can the FF defeat an entire planet? When Reed, Sue, and Johnny fall before the internal heat and pressure of the powerful bio-verse that is Ego, only the Thing remains to save the world! Can Ben find the living brain of Ego and destroy it? Cameo appearance by Frankie Raye. Note: Flashback cameos by Thor and Galactus to recap Ego's previous appearances in Thor 227 and 228. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. "Four Against Ego!" Part 2 of 2. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The Fantastic Four are locked in a life-and-death struggle against the Living Planet, Ego! How can the FF defeat an entire planet? When Reed, Sue, and Johnny fall before the internal heat and pressure of the powerful bio-verse that is Ego, only the Thing remains to save the world! Can Ben find the living brain of Ego and destroy it? Cameo appearance by Frankie Raye. (Note: Flashback cameos by Thor and Galactus to recap Ego's previous appearances in Thor 227 and 228.) 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "Four Against Ego!" Part 2 of 2. Script and art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The Fantastic Four are locked in a life-and-death struggle against the Living Planet, Ego! How can the FF defeat an entire planet? When Reed, Sue, and Johnny fall before the internal heat and pressure of the powerful bio-verse that is Ego, only the Thing remains to save the world! Can Ben find the living brain of Ego and destroy it? Cameo appearance by Frankie Raye. Note: Flashback cameos by Thor and Galactus to recap Ego's previous appearances in Thor 227 and 228.

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Fiction by Sherwood Springer, Sheila Finch-Rayner, Jon L. Breen, Terri Pinckard, Walt Liebscher, Walter Beckers, L. Ron Hubbard, Kathleen Sky & Stephen Goldin, J. Neil Schulman, Boyd Correll, and H.L. Gold. Mostly text with spot illustrations. 8-3/8 in. x 10-7/8 in.; black and white; 80 pages on white paper. Cover price $3.00.

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Tom Baker - The Inside Story; Sapphire & Steel; Doctor Who Season Guide - In-depth Coverage of the First Season; Four D. Jones - The Complete First Story; Modesty Blaise; Cerebus the Aardvark. Cover features photos of Tom Baker. Cover price $1.95.

Volume 34 - Number 10, October 1981. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. Articles and Stories. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos.) Cover price $1.00.

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Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Clemente Rezzonico and Juan Dalfiume. War comics featuring the US Army in WWII, Korea and other conflicts, part of Charlton's Fightin' military series. When a movie star-turned-soldier is killed during WWII, his stand-in must impersonate him to complete his mission. Willy Schultz, caught between the two opposing forces in WWII, questions the need for the very war itself. German soldiers attempt to impersonate US Army MPs, but they don't know the patter. The Lonely War of Capt. Willy Schultz; Breakdown!; The Iron Heels; The Heros Role. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Bill Molno, Ernie Bache, and Joe Gill. Five tough guys form a specialized combat unit for specialized missions. In a reprint of their debut adventure, Hank Hennesey, Tom-Tom, Irv "the Nerve" Haganah, Frenchy the Fox and Granite Gallero are gathered into "America's Super Squad" and sent on their first mission. Introducing the Fightin Five, Americas Super Squad; The Story of the Medal; American Pioneer. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Stories and art by Bill Montes and Ernie Bache. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. A grunt's-eye-view of the war in Korea. A veteran of Korea and WWII, Major Haydock faces his last battlefield in Vietnam. Marine Boyd thinks back to how he wound up winning a Silver Star after Guadalcanal. Major Haydocks Last War; I Don't Deserve the Medal; Us Heroes. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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First 60-cent issue. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dick Giordano. Lisa Starts with L and That Stands for Lethal, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Bob Smith; Golden Glider hypnotizes Flash into believing she is Iris; Barry reveals his secret identity to his dad, who is not really his dad at all. Center spread of Flash, Golden Age Flash, and Kid Flash by Infantino. Batman Hostess Cup Cakes ad, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Letter from editor Mike Barr explaining the price hike. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dick Giordano. Lisa Starts with L and That Stands for Lethal, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Bob Smith; Golden Glider hypnotizes Flash into believing she is Iris; Barry reveals his secret identity to his dad, who is not really his dad at all. Center spread of Flash, Golden Age Flash, and Kid Flash by Infantino. Batman Hostess Cup Cakes ad, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Letter from editor Mike Barr explaining the price hike. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Lisa Starts with L and that Stands for Lethal." Golden Glider hypnotizes Flash into believing she is Iris. Barry reveals his secret identity to his dad, who is not really his dad at all. Includes center spread of Flash, Golden Age Flash, and Kid Flash. Script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Bob Smith. "Invitation to Revelation." Firestorm discovers that his girlfriend's sister, Summer Day, is secretly the Hyena. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Rodin Rodriquez. Cover by Infantino and Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.60.

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Whitman edition. Stories by John Warner and George Kashdan. Art by Carlos Garzon. The continuing adventures of Flash Gordon, Dale Arden and Dr. Zarkov on the planet Mongo. This issue features art by Carlos Garzon, longtime assistant to EC legend Al Williamson. Queen Zarah invades the Ice Kingdom of Queen Fria and King Ronal. When Dale is poisoned by a mysterious flower, Flash must find an antidote. Queen of Ice, Queen of Fire; The Blooming Death. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Sanho Kim. Stories and art by Joe Gill, Mo Marcus, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio and Sanho Kim. Weird butler Mr. Bones presents tales of spirits and the supernatural. A parrot witnesses a murder, but he's not talking. Miners realize they've dug too deep, and Hell is right below. Thomas learns that his wife still loves him, which would be great if she wasn't dead. Witness to Murder; The Top Floor of Hades!; Till Death Us Do Part? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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Part 1 of 2 - "Wizardous Waters Run Deep!" Guest-starring Arabian Knight. Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Alan Kupperberg and Sal Trapani. Cover by Bob Budiansky and Bob Waicek. When Johnny Blaze discovers a town suffering from a deadly drought, he knows just who to call upon to save the day...Water Wizard?! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Hulk stars in Hostess ad "Hulk vs. the Phoomie Goonies!" Cover price $0.50.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. Part 1 of 2 - "Wizardous Waters Run Deep!" Guest-starring Arabian Knight. Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Alan Kupperberg and Sal Trapani. Cover by Bob Budiansky and Bob Waicek. When Johnny Blaze discovers a town suffering from a deadly drought, he knows just who to call upon to save the day...Water Wizard?! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Hulk stars in Hostess ad "Hulk vs. the Phoomie Goonies!"

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Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko and Pat Boyette. A horror anthology from Charlton that often featured work by Steve Ditko and other comics luminaries. A fortune-teller acquires an Evil Eye in a pact with the Devil, in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. In another Ditko story, a woman returns to the town of Stanbridge, where an ancestor was once killed for being a witch. A hipster gets the heave-ho from the ghostly inhabitants of a haunted house. The Real Gone Ghost; Which Witch?; Luka's Evil Eye. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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First 60c cover-priced issue. 10th Anniversary Issue! Cover by Joe Kubert. Featuring: 1 page Squire Shade intro story "Ghosts" drawn by Howard Bender & Adrian Gonzales; 9 page story "Honeymoon in Hell" written by Robert Kanigher and drawn by Fred Carrillo; 6 page Squire Shade story "Plant You Now, Dig You Later" written by Bob Haney and drawn by Noly Zamora; 1 page text story "Imagine" written by Sarah Gregory (idea) & Robin Snyder (as RS) and drawn by Rodin Rodriguez; 1 page story "Do's & Don'ts for Ghosts" by Dave Manak; 3 page story "Wishing Well" written by Robin Snyder and drawn by Ric Estrada; 6 page Squire Shade story "My Soul Belongs to Daddy!" written by David Allikas and drawn by Dan Spiegle. Plus: 1 page letters page "Spirit Writing" includes a letter from Todd McFarlane. Cover price $0.60.

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52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Nudity. b&w. Cover price $1.50.

Auction Item: CGC 9.8 View scans Auction opens April 22 Paper: White Label #0968094003

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"Golden Dawn, Golden Death." Green Lantern faces a new and improved Goldface while searching for the Tattooed Man's killer. Script by Marv Wolfman, art by Joe Staton. Cover by Joe Staton and Steve Mitchell. Note: The letters column includes the unused cover art for #145 by George Perez. The published cover by Staton & Mitchell was deemed to be more reflective of the story within the issue. Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Golden Dawn, Golden Death." Green Lantern faces a new and improved Goldface while searching for the Tattooed Man's killer. Script by Marv Wolfman, art by Joe Staton. Cover by Joe Staton and Steve Mitchell. Note: The letters column includes the unused cover art for #145 by George Perez. The published cover by Staton & Mitchell was deemed to be more reflective of the story within the issue. Cover price $0.60.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. "Nightmare at the North Pole." Part 1 of 2. Green Lantern is back with Carol Ferris, but gets kidnapped by Dr. Polaris, who zaps GL's power ring of energy and takes it as his own. Script by Denny O'Neil, art by Joe Staton. Cover by Jim Starlin.

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Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Renegade Ambush starring Kid Montana, art by Pete Morisi; Kid Montana and his buddies are sent to find out what happened to a cavalry patrol sent to set up a new fort; They are captured by Indians and blow up the fort as they escape. Handcuffed Marshal starring Wild Bill Hickok; Jake Bulow tries to turn the town agains Hickok; Turns out Bulow is a crook. Court Martial starring Cheyenne Kid; Cheyenne Kid does not trust his new captain and the captain does not trust him; They brawl, make friends, stop the Indians. Sanctuary; The Ponca indians have stolen some horses. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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Last 50-cent cover price. Anthology comic book with scary and suspenseful stories. Cover art by Steve Ditko. See No Evil--Baron Weirwulf's Haunted Library, script by Joe Gill, art by Mike Zeck; A magic mirror display true evil. Brain Fever, script by Mike Pellowski, art by Tom Sutton; Van Steiger needs a living brain for his experiment. Quote: The Raven!, art by Steve Ditko; Argon gets his revenge on Gothar the Cruel. Man Hunt, art by Pat Boyette; Nelson Gar frames Smilin' Sam for a theft. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

The adult illustrated fantasy magazine. Cover art by Thomas Warkentin. Shakespeare for Americans, script by Howard Chaykin, art by Walt Simonson (one page). The Mercenary, script and art by Vicente Segrelles. Overground, script and art by Philippe Cazaumayou [as Caza]. I'm Age, script and art by Jeff Jones (one page). Nil-Gish, script and art by Gary Davis. Den II, script and art by Richard Corben. The Art of Philippe Druillet article by Brad Balfour. The Immortals' Fete, script and art by Enki Bilal. Domestic Unit 3M--Tales of the Galactic Inn, script and art by Jose Bea Font. Outland, script and art by Jim Steranko. Fever, script and art by Jean-Michel Nicollet. Rock Opera, script and art by Rod Kierkegaard, Jr. Back cover art by Enki Bilal. Oct, 1981, issue 55. 100 pgs. Cover price $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Cover feature on robots, including "how smart robots are becoming smarter." 8.25-in. x 10.75-in.; color; 116 pages on slick paper. Cover price $2.00.

Cover by Joe Kubert. Featuring: 1 page House of Mystery introduction written by Karen Berger and drawn by Joe Brozowski & Rodin Rodriguez; 10 page I... Vampire! story "Chapter Five: Zen Flesh! Zen Bones!" written by J.M. DeMatteis and drawn by Tom Sutton; 1 page Cain's Game Room story drawn by Dave Manak; 6 page story "Beat The Devil" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Fred Carillo; 9 page story "The Idol of Millions" written by Gerry Conway and drawn by Denys Cowan & Tony DeZuniga. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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Whitman edition. Cover price $0.50.

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"He Flies by Night!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Cover by Frank Miller. The man known as the Night Flier (last seen in Captain America (1st Series) #214)seeks the Hulk, and at the behest of the vile Corruptor will destroy him. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "He Flies by Night!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Cover by Frank Miller. The man known as the Night Flier (last seen in Captain America (1st Series) #214)seeks the Hulk, and at the behest of the vile Corruptor will destroy him. 32 pages. Private Notes: Frank Miller cover, Sal Buscema art, Night Flier, Corruptor Cover price $0.50.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "He Flies by Night!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Cover by Frank Miller. The man known as the Night Flier (last seen in Captain America (1st Series) #214)seeks the Hulk, and at the behest of the vile Corruptor will destroy him. 32 pages.

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One of many vintage supermarket tabloid magazines full of high profile FBI and CIA cases of the era, accompanied by black and white photographs and testimonials from those involved in, and close to the events themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 58 pages, B&W, recommended for 16+. Cover price $0.95.

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"G.A.R.D.'s Gauntlet" Guest-starring Ant-Man. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Luke McDonnell (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton and Terry Austin. Iron Man's epic adventure in Camelot is over! And now Tony Stark can get on with the business of rebuilding his Long Island headquarters and also finding his girlfriend Bethany Cabe! Meanwhile in the S.I. lab annex, Scott Lang works to fix a computer malfunction in the security system! But when the software program spirals out of control, the Astonishing Ant-Man and his ants spring into action! Cameo appearance by Ling McPherson. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.