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Comic books December 1981

  • Issue #243
    2000 AD (1977 IPC/Fleetway/Rebellion) UK 243

    December 19, 1981. Features include Ace Trucking Co. (script by Grant/Grover, art by Ian Gibson), the Mean Arena (script by Tom Tully, art by Mike White), Nemesis the Warlock (script by Pat Mills, art by Kevin O'Neill), Tharg's Christmas Tale part 1 (art by Eric Bradbury), Judge Dredd in "Block Mania" part 8 (script by T.B. Grover, art by Steve Dillon), and Rogue Trooper (script by Gerry Finley-Day, art by Mike Dorey). Walter the Wobot pin-up on the back cover.

  • Issue #244
    2000 AD (1977 IPC/Fleetway/Rebellion) UK 244

    December 26, 1981. Features include Judge Dredd in "Block Mania" part 9 (script by T.B. Grover, art by Brian Bolland), Tharg's Christmas Tale part 2 (art by Eric Bradbury), Ace Trucking Co. (script by Grant/Grover, art by Belardinelli), Nemesis the Warlock (script by Pat Mills, art by Kevin O'Neill), and the Mean Arena (script by Tom Tully, art by Mike White). Belardinelli front cover? Tharg back cover pin-up by Robin Smith.

  • Issue #526
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 526
    Published Dec 1981 by DC.

    Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "The Man Who Murdered Metropolis!", script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman must discover where Neutron has planted an atomic bomb which, if and when it goes off, will destroy Metropolis. "Air Wave Tunes In!", script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Vince Colletta; After receiving an electrical shock, Air Wave learns that he has the power to read minds. "Penguins on Parade" Hostess Fruit Pies ad with The Penguin. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #488
    Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 488

    Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. J -- as in Jinx and Jeopardy--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dennis Jensen; a villain learns the identity of our heroes. Tender Poison--Dial "H" For Hero, script by George Kashdan, pencils by Trevor Von Eeden, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Both stories feature heroes created by fans. 40 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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    $1 BX10 Adventure Comics #488 dc 1981 comic 5.0 bronze age
    $9 Adventure Comics #488-1981 fn- Dial H For Hero Trevor Von Eeden
    $20 ADVENTURE COMICS VOL. 1 #488 ~ NEWSSTAND, TOON TIME INSERT ~ FN 1981 DC COMICS

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  • Issue #1
    Adventure Illustrated (1981 Magazine) 1

    Winter 1981 (1-shot). Jim Starlin cover. "Magenta Core" written by Doug Moench, penciled by Bill Sienkiewicz; "Stinger Ray" Chapter One by Pat Boyette, "Rayder" written by Mark Evanier, Penciled by Mike Sekowsky and Alan Gordon, lettered by Tom Orzechowski, "The Virginian: The Game and the Nation" written by Owen Wister, penciled by Don Heck, "Matrix" written by John Warner, penciled by Tom Sutton, and lettered by Susan Fox. NOTE: These are not self-contained stories as this was supposed to be an ongoing series, but it never got past the first issue; Mature Readers, 66 pages; black & white, 8 1/2-in x 11-in. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #296
    Adventures of the Big Boy (1957-1996 Webs Adv. Corp.) Restaurant Promo 296
  • Issue #4
    All Star Squadron (1981) 4

    Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. Day of the Dragon King!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jerry Ordway; When both teams return to Pearl Harbor and see the damage, the more powerful of the heroes go to defend an island under siege by the Japanese in the Pacific; They arrive, with the others in tow, but slowly begin to fall under both the Holy Tablet (supposedly carved from part of the Holy Grail itself) and the Spear of Destiny's combined magicks (both held by Tojo and Hitler respectively); The others must then fight them and get them back to territory not under Axis control/influence; In Washington, D.C., FDR declares all heroes as All-Star members now for World War II's duration. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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  • Issue #223D
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 223D
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4387619016
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4087250005
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Direct Edition. "Night of the Ape!" Plot by Denny O'Neil. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. A quiet night on the Empire State University campus is interrupted by the sudden appearance of the Red Ghost and the Super Apes! Why is the Soviet super-villain visiting the library? Apparently to acquire a special treatise on cosmic radiation! However the web-slinger and his friend, Roger Hochberg, temporarily stop the ghost's quest for knowledge! But the next day the ghost and his gorillas return to the campus to grab Roger! And once again Spider-Man is there! Is the wall-crawler ready for round two in a barrel of monkeys? Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. Last 50¢ issue. (Note: The Red Ghost previously appeared in Fantastic Four 197 and challenges the web-slinger again in Amazing Spider-Man 255.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #223N
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 223N
    Auction opens June 10
    • Paper: Off white
    • Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #18-1CE79F2-079

    Newsstand Edition. "Night of the Ape!" Plot by Denny O'Neil. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. A quiet night on the Empire State University campus is interrupted by the sudden appearance of the Red Ghost and the Super Apes! Why is the Soviet super-villain visiting the library? Apparently to acquire a special treatise on cosmic radiation! However the web-slinger and his friend, Roger Hochberg, temporarily stop the ghost's quest for knowledge! But the next day the ghost and his gorillas return to the campus to grab Roger! And once again Spider-Man is there! Is the wall-crawler ready for round two in a barrel of monkeys? Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. Last 50¢ issue. (Note: The Red Ghost previously appeared in Fantastic Four 197 and challenges the web-slinger again in Amazing Spider-Man 255.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #223MJ
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 223MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Night of the Ape!" Plot by Denny ONeil. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. A quiet night on the Empire State University campus is interrupted by the sudden appearance of the Red Ghost and the Super Apes! Why is the Soviet super-villain visiting the library? Apparently to acquire a special treatise on cosmic radiation! However the web-slinger and his friend, Roger Hochberg, temporarily stop the ghosts quest for knowledge! But the next day the ghost and his gorillas return to the campus to grab Roger! And once again Spider-Man is there! Is the wall-crawler ready for round two in a barrel of monkeys? Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. Last 50¢ issue. (Note: The Red Ghost previously appeared in Fantastic Four 197 and challenges the web-slinger again in Amazing Spider-Man 255). Cover price $0.50.

  • Vol. 101 #13
    Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact (1960-Present Dell) Vol. 101 #13

    December 1981. Cover by Broeck Steadman. Stories: "Dragonstar"(Conclusion) by David Bischoff and Thomas F. Monteleone, "The Trelph is a Solitary Creature, "Karnev's World" by David Lewis, "The Announcement" by Henry Melton, "Joe Haynes and the Zeitgeist" by Ray Brown, and "There is a Home" by Al Sarrantonio. Science Fact article: "Base Eight Arithmetic, Meteors and Man" by John Gribbin. Softcover, 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #4
    Arak Son of Thunder (1981) 4

    In the city of Aix-La-Chapelle, Arak faces a trial by combat and then the evil spirit called Irminsul in "A Tree from Some Dark Hell." Issue has Valda the Iron Maiden appearance. Script by Roy Thomas and art by Ernie Colon and Tony DeZuniga. Letters page includes a letter from Todd McFarlane. Cover price $0.60.

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  • Issue #311
    Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 311

    First 60-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Smooch Me to Sleep," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; After Veronicas refusal of a goodnight kiss, Archie has trouble falling asleep and turns to Betty for help. "Pushy," script and art by Joe Edwards; Lil Jinx is angry at Charley for pushing her off the swing on purpose. "Playing it Cool" illustration, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Archie is modeling fashions for the tropics. "Theres Always a Catch," script by Frank Doyle, art by Dan DeCarlo Jr.; Principal Weatherbee accidentally trips and lets the old football fly out the window. "Test Quest" starring Archie Andrews, Mary Andrews, Waldo Weatherbee, Jughead Jones, and Betty Cooper, script by George Gladir, art by Dan DeCarlo Jr. "The Bonnie Banks of Riverdale," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr.; Archie decides to embrace his Scottish heritage, much to the dismay of his mom and friends. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #131
    Archie and Me (1964) 131

    First 60-cent cover price issue. Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "Bucolic Frolic" Hostess Cup Cakes ad with Josie. "The Kiss Off," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie is asked to deliver some papers to Professor Flutesnoot but every time Veronica kisses him he forgets where he's going. "Nothing But the Truth!" one-page story starring Lil Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards; Gigi will not tell a lie. Party Lines! activity page. "As Others See You," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; After seeing Reggie and Jughead imitating them in the halls, Miss Grundy and Mr. Weatherbee decide to do the same to them. "Old Grads Never Die," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie helps Mr. Weatherbee save the school when the new owner of the land threatens to tear it down. Archie Club News. "Cast Party," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; In showing off his cast, Archie does more damage to Mr. Weatherbee than he did to his foot. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #83
    Archie at Riverdale High (1972) 83
  • Issue #51
    Archie Comics Digest (1973) 51
  • Issue #513
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 513

    Betty and Veronica Christmas Spectacular. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "The Dog Who Saved the Day," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica gets a cursed doll for Christmas. Betty and Veronica model fashion designs submitted by readers, art by Dan DeCarlo. "The Man in the Red Suit," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica gets the urge to sculpt a Santa statue out of snow and thinks nothing of using a gallon of food coloring to achieve the proper effect. "Pursuit of Pleasure," pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Through a charity she's working with, Veronica gets a letter to Santa from a poor child who neglects to put his address on the envelope. "Days Daze" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Branch Line," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The necessary pruning of the giant fir on the Lodge Estate has Mr. Lodge depressed over the upcoming holiday season. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #312
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 312

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Hostess Cupcakes ad, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. Betty And Veronica Trick Or Treat Fashions two-pager, art by Dan DeCarlo. Test Zest, script by George Gladir, art by Dan DeCarlo Jr.; Veronica is losing Archie to video games and she's not happy about it. Out On A Limb, script by Frank Doyle, art by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica can't decide how best to show off her legs at the impending Country Club event. Let's Make A Wish, script by Frank Doyle, art by Dan DeCarlo; Betty is convinced that being positive and determined will allow her to be master of her fate. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #282
    Archie's Joke Book (1953) 282
  • Issue #155
    Archie's Pals 'n' Gals (1955) 155

    First 60-cent cover price. "Bucolic Frolic" Hostess Cupcakes ad with Josie. "The Spotted Tiger," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Moose changes his clothing style in an attempt to change his image. "Walk Talk!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley is walking to reduce. Veronica's Gag Bag; Archie doesn't notice that Veronica is ignoring him. "Horseman Hassles"; Archie doesn't want to go horseback riding until he meets the hot instructor. "Esteem Theme," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling; A girl that Dilton like thinks he's a player on the baseball team and he doesn't have the courage to tell her that he's just a scorekeeper; She follows him to the games and sees as he proves himself valuable to the team when he spots an error in the batting order of the opposing team. Archie Club News. "Defective Story," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Betty and Veronica become amateur private investigators. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Vol. 5 #13
    Asimov's Science Fiction (1977-2019 Dell Magazines) Vol. 5 #13

    December 21, 1981 - Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, Text (With B&W illustrations and photos). Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #214
    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 214

    "Three Angels Fallen!" Guest-starring Angel and the Ghost Rider. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by Bob Hall. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by Bob Hall and Dan Green. In the mountains of New Mexico, a down-on-his-luck Johnny Blaze picks a fight with Warren Worthington! After Angel ends ups in the hospital; his girlfriend, Candy Southern, makes a phone call to Avengers Mansion! The shield-slinger and his fellow avengers are eager to put Yellowjacket's disastrous court-martial behind them, so they agree to travel out west and round up the Ghost Rider! But that's much easier said than done! Are Earth's Mightiest Heroes ready for the hellfire? An excellent battle in the Land of Enchantment! Last 50¢ issue. 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

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    $4 Avengers #214 VG+ Newsstand = Marvel Comics (1981)
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  • Issue #342
    Batman (1940) 342
    Tags: Batman
    Published Dec 1981 by DC.

    Cover pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Dick Giordano. "Requiem for a Hero," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Doctor Thirteen enters the Batcave just as the Man-Bat has Batman in his clutches; He tries to pistol whip the Man-Bat with his sonar gun, but the Man-Bat backhands Thirteen, sending him crashing into a cavern wall, knocking him unconscious; Batman picks up the weapon and, realizing what it is, activates it; The high-pitched sonic vibration sends the Man-Bat reeling in pain and he swoops off down a darkened corridor; Doctor Thirteen is admitted to the Gotham Hospital where he is diagnosed with a mild concussion; Commissioner Gordon questions Batman about what happened at Wayne Manor, but Batman remains close-lipped on the subject; Gordon has another angry outburst and tells him that he will not tolerate any lack of cooperation. "Burn, Robin, Burn," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Trevor Von Eeden, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Robin is suspended upside down from an inverted cross at the center of a Satanic ritual; The leader of this strange coven, Sharkey, mutters an incantation to his master, the demon Ba'al Zebub; Robin throws his weight against the cross, causing it to eventually uproot itself. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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    $5 Batman "Requiem for a Hero" Vol 1
    $11 Batman #342, DC 1981 Comic Book, (EJG01), Great Spine, F/VF 7.0
    $12 Batman #342, DC 1981 Comic Book, (EJG02), Tight Book, F/VF 7.0
    $13 BATMAN #342 DEC 1981 MAN-BAT APPEARANCE DC COMICS Bagged Boarded
    $30 Batman #342-1981 fn- 5.5 Man-Bat / Doctor Terry 13 Denys Cowan
    9 days left Auction Batman 342, Key: Return of The Man-Bat. Beautiful NM/NM+ Bronze Age DC 1981

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  • Dec 5 1981
    Battle (UK 1981-1983 IPC) Dec 5 1981

    December 5, 1981

  • Dec 12 1981
    Battle (UK 1981-1983 IPC) Dec 12 1981
    • Water damage.
    • Piece of add page missing (does not affect art and story)

    December 12, 1981. Published by IPC Magazines, Ltd. in the U.K. "Tough action war stories every week!" Combined with Valiant (also an IPC publication). 9 x 11 in.; black and white (color centerspread); 32 pages; 16p cover price.

  • Dec 19 1981
    Battle (UK 1981-1983 IPC) Dec 19 1981

    December 19, 1981. Published by IPC Magazines, Ltd. in the U.K. "Tough action war stories every week!" Combined with Valiant (also an IPC publication). 9 x 11 in.; black and white (color centerspread); 32 pages; 16p cover price.

  • Dec 26 1981
    Battle (UK 1981-1983 IPC) Dec 26 1981

    December 26, 1981

  • Issue #72
    Battlefield Action (1957) 72

    Cover by Rocke Mastroserio. Stories and art by Tom Sutton, Pat Boyette, Bill Molno, Jack Keller, and Joe Gill. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Hotshot fighter pilot Ray learns why sometimes you have to follow orders. Lt. Hodkins and his squad must protect an orphanage from enemy soldiers, in a story with art by future horror comics legend Tom Sutton. Plus a look at the Fokker DVII from Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. Kamayoto's Last Stand; Classic Weapon: Fokker DVII; Clouds of Glory; Needed: One Miracle! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

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    1 day left Auction 1981 Charlton Comics Battlefield Action #72 NEWSSTAND VF/VF+

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  • Vol. 25 #3
    Baum Bugle A Journal of Oz (1957) Vol. 25 #3

    The Baum Bugle: A Journal of Oz (1981) Volume 25 #3 is published three times annually by The International Wizard of Oz Club.

  • Vol. 25 #4
    Baum Bugle A Journal of Oz (1957) Vol. 25 #4

    Santa Cover illustrated by John R. Neill. The Baum Bugle: A Journal of Oz (1981) Volume 25 #4 (whole # 73) is published three times annually by The International Wizard of Oz Club, 28 pages, B&W.

  • Issue #19
    Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest (1979) 19

    Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. The Titanic Twins! (Part I of "The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue!"), script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Anti-Evil Ray! (Part II of "The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue!"). The End of Superman's Career! (Part III of "The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue"). The New Superman and Batman Team!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Glowing Death! (Part II of "The New Superman and Batman Team!") Mr. and Mrs. Clark (Superman) Kent!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Kurt Schaffenberger. Lois Lane and Superman Newlyweds!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Kurt Schaffenberger. The Sorrows of Superman! (Part II of "Lois Lane...Dead...Yet Alive"). Superman, 2001!, script by Cary Bates and Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner. 100 pgs. $0.95. Cover price $0.95.

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    3 days left Auction The Best of DC Vol. 3, #19 Superman Book Bronze Age 1981

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  • Issue #125
    Betty and Me (1966 Archie) 125

    First 60-cent cover price. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Bucolic Frolic Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "Idolize That Prize," script by George Gladir, art by Stan Goldberg; Archie feels bad when he can't win any prizes for Betty on the carnival midway. "Getting Even" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Race Pace,' script by George Gladir, art by Stan Goldberg; Hoping to be near Archie, Betty agrees to help him train for a marathon race. "The Rejection," script by Frank Doyle, art by Stan Goldberg; Veronica and Nancy overhear Archie plead with Betty that he needs her, and Betty reject his entreaties. "Betty" answers reader letters, script by Eda Edwards, art by Joe Edwards. "On the Job Training," art by Dan DeCarlo Jr.; To prepare for her babysitting jobs, Betty listens to bedtime stories on tape while she drives, with disastrous results. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #3
    Blakes 7 (UK 1981-1983 Marvel) 3

    Comic story, articles, and more. 8.25-in. x 11-in.; black and white (with color centerspread poster); 36 newsprint pages (poster on slick paper).

  • Issue #181
    Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 181

    Cover by Jim Aparo. "Time, See What's Become of Me," script by Alan Brennert, art by Jim Aparo; When the Hawk accidentally causes the death of a drug kingpins son, Batman and the Dove team up to try and get to him before the gangster can do so. Penguins on Parade Hostess Fruit Pies ad with the Penguin. Back-up story: "Heartbreak!", script by Cary Burkett, art by Dan Spiegle; Nemesis makes a final assault on Samuel Solomon. 40 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #231
    Bugs Bunny (1952-1984 Whitman) 231

    Cover by Pete Alvarado and Bill Wright. Stories by Don R. Christensen and various. Art by Tom McKimson, Tony Strobl and John Liggera. Featuring new and reprint tales including "The Briefcase Case," "Bad Luck Bunny," "The Frog Fiasco" and "[Wayward Wolf]"! Starring Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd, Daffy Duck, Yosemite Sam, Porky Pig, Cicero Pig and Granny! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #264
    Captain America (1968 1st Series) 264

    "The American Dreamers!" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by Frank McLaughlin. Cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. It's an off-beat tale as Captain America finds himself trapped in an alternate reality in which the Third Reich won World War II...and currently controls New York City. Oh my, what is happening? The answer to the mystery lies inside the Waldheim Hotel...where a strange man named Morgan Hardy is waiting for the Living Legend! Cameo appearances by the original X-Men (Angel, Beast, Cyclops, Marvel Girl), Giant-Man, Iron Man, and the Falcon -- all as alternate reality versions. Last 50¢ cover price. (Notes: Morgan Hardy previously appeared in Spider-Woman (1st series) #33. Elements of the plot continue in Avengers 218.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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    5 days left Auction CAPTAIN AMERICA #264 (VG) [1981 MARVEL COMICS]
    5 days left Auction Captain America #264 X-Men Cross Over Marvel Comics 1981

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  • Issue #33
    Cerebus (1977-2004 Aardvark-Vanaheim) 33

    Moon Roach guest stars in "Friction." Back-up "Unique Story," "The Salamander" by Brent Alan Richardson (continued from issue 32). Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #39
    Collectors Showcase (1975 CBS) 39

    Issue #39 - December 1981. Collectors Showcase bookstore's monthly auction catalog featuring original art, comics, big little books, movie posters, etc. 8.5-in x 11-in, 16 Pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #197
    Comic Reader (1961) 197

    Captain Kentucky by Don Rosa; 1940s Superman dailies reprinted; The Seekers dailies by John Burns; Paul Temple dailies by Francis Durbridge & Phil Mendoza. JLA/JSA first meeting recreation back cover by Fred Hembeck. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #198
    Comic Reader (1961) 198

    Captain Kentucky by Don Rosa; 1940s Superman dailies reprinted; The Seekers dailies by John Burns; Paul Temple dailies by Francis Durbridge & Phil Mendoza; Charlton Comics index - part 1. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #14
    Comics Feature (1980) fanzine 14

    Cover by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson. Edited by Richard Howell and Carol Kalish. Stories and art by Frank Miller, Carol Kalish, Richard Howell, Markalan Joplin, Peter Sanderson, Donna Ugol, Murray R. Ward, Chuck Wooley and Andre Juillard. Erroneously listed as #15 on cover. Interviews and features on the 1980s comics scene from NBM Publishing. An interview with Frank Miller on the cusp of comics superstardom; Point Man by Steve Englehart; Englehart & Rogerss Batman; the long-running Brenda Starr comic strip. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #1563
    Commando War Stories in Pictures (1961 D. C. Thomson Digest) 1563

    Weekly British War comics digest. "The Spy that Never Was" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

  • Issue #1564
    Commando War Stories in Pictures (1961 D. C. Thomson Digest) 1564

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

  • Issue #1565
    Commando War Stories in Pictures (1961 D. C. Thomson Digest) 1565

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

  • Issue #1566
    Commando War Stories in Pictures (1961 D. C. Thomson Digest) 1566

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

  • Issue #1567
    Commando War Stories in Pictures (1961 D. C. Thomson Digest) 1567

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

  • Issue #1568
    Commando War Stories in Pictures (1961 D. C. Thomson Digest) 1568

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

  • Issue #1570
    Commando War Stories in Pictures (1961 D. C. Thomson Digest) 1570

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

  • Issue #129
    Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 129

    "The Creation Quest!" Script by J.M. DeMatteis, art and cover by Gil Kane. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Spider-Man's Dream Girl!" Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #129MJ
    Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) Mark Jewelers 129MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Creation Quest!" Script by J.M. DeMatteis, art and cover by Gil Kane. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Spider-Man's Dream Girl!" Cover price $0.50.