Comic books December 1982

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Issue #49 - Winter 1982. Fanzine dedicated to the works of Edgar Rice Burroughs. Front cover photo of ERB, back cover by Harry Habblitz. "Tarzan was Born in Chicago" by John Tucker, letters, "Final Solution of Julian 20th" by Alan Hanson. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 14 pages, black and white.

Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, essays, poetry, adult humor comics, and tasteful nude pin-up pictorials. 8.5" x 11", 72 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. Snob Hill Sextette, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Cheryl Blossom gets the Archies a gig at Pembrooke's most exclusive and high-paying club, but in exchange, she demands a guest shot with the group. Waiting Room, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; A trip to a doctor's waiting room turns Archie into a hypochondriac. Game Gambit, script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; The boys give up one sport after another when Jughead shows them that there are hand-held video games that are more fun than the real thing. Mystic Madness, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; After reading books on Eastern philosophy, Archie begins speaking in quasi-mystical gibberish: "The sad snail slowly creeps toward eternity." 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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This issue includes the following: Forrest J Ackerman speaks about his resignation from Famous Monsters; a piece on Ghoulardi; interviews with Richard Gordon and Klaus Kinski; a piece on the effects of Poltergeist; article on makeup artist Steve Neill; a feature on Larry Cohen's Q; and more. Cover depicts creature from Xtro. Cover price $2.50.

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Direct Edition. "Man and Super-Man!" Part 1 of 2. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. Following a brief skirmish with a Skrull spaceship near the planet Pluto, Gladiator of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard arrives on Earth! This powerful being seems somewhat disoriented, but nevertheless he quickly engages the Fantastic Four in battle! After ravaging the FF, Gladiator looks unbeatable...until the Uncanny X-Men (apparently) enter the fray! 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Newsstand Edition. "Man and Super-Man!" Part 1 of 2. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. Following a brief skirmish with a Skrull spaceship near the planet Pluto, Gladiator of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard arrives on Earth! This powerful being seems somewhat disoriented, but nevertheless he quickly engages the Fantastic Four in battle! After ravaging the FF, Gladiator looks unbeatable...until the Uncanny X-Men (apparently) enter the fray! 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Canadian Edition with $.75 cover price. "Man and Super-Man!" Part 1 of 2. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. Following a brief skirmish with a Skrull spaceship near the planet Pluto, Gladiator of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard arrives on Earth! This powerful being seems somewhat disoriented, but nevertheless he quickly engages the Fantastic Four in battle! After ravaging the FF, Gladiator looks unbeatable...until the Uncanny X-Men (apparently) enter the fray! 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Man and Super-Man!" Part 1 of 2. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. Following a brief skirmish with a Skrull spaceship near the planet Pluto, Gladiator of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard arrives on Earth! This powerful being seems somewhat disoriented, but nevertheless he quickly engages the Fantastic Four in battle! After ravaging the FF, Gladiator looks unbeatable...until the Uncanny X-Men (apparently) enter the fray! 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Guest-starring Iron Man and the Hulk. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 24 pages, PC/PB&W.

8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 24 pages, PC/PB&W.

8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 24 pages, PC/PB&W.

8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 24 pages, PC/PB&W.

8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 24 pages, PC/PB&W.

Vol. 6, No. 11. Winter 1982. UK magazine. Jim Pitts cover. Includes: "A Sprig of Rosemary" by H. Warner Munn; "The Storm Devil of Lan-Kern" by Peter Tremayne; "Seven Kings" by Robert E. Howard; and more. 5.75" x 8.25". 48 pages. Black and white. Cover price $2.50.

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Volume 35 - Number 12, December 1982. 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 $1.25.

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Cover by Nestor Olivera. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Sam Glanzman, and Nestor Olivera. War comics featuring the US Army in WWII, Korea and other conflicts, part of Charlton's Fightin' military series. Nazis use children as human shields to keep Allied forces from shelling a town, in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. New recruits face dreaded SS troops during the Normandy Invasion. Plus a Devils Brigade story with art by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. Devils Brigade; Pied Piper Of St. Pierre; The Warrior. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, and Joe Gill. Five tough guys form a specialized combat unit for specialized missions. Beneath an active volcano, the F5 confront the mysterious group called S.A.T.A.N., whose leader has a red outfit and cape and carries a pitchfork. S.A.T.A.N. threatens the canals of Venice with sharks, mines and a petroleum spill. Plus instructional comics explaining why traditional warfare is compromised in the jungles of Vietnam. The Plans of S.A.T.A.N.; The Enemy; Man to Man. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover by Tom Sutton. Stories and art by Pat Boyette, Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Joe Gill. Charlton's long-running series focused on the military exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Cpl. Martin, a machine-gunner in Korea, has a bad case of battle fatigue. During WWI, newly arrived American Marines take part in the Battle of Chateau-Thierry, considered by some the turning point of the war. A history of the US Marines, in a text story with spot illustrations by Peacemaker co-creator Pat Boyette. Cover by future horror comics legend Tom Sutton. Easy Way Out; Live Bait; The Leathernecks; The Devil Dogs at Chateau Thierry. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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Volume 85, Number 23 - December 3, 1982. Film articles and photos. In this issue: Clocking '48 Hours'; AR's 'Valley Girl'; 'Once Upon a Time'...in Brooklyn; and Roland's Xmas Forecast. Cover features Nick Nolte in Paramount's 48 Hours. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Volume 85, Number 24 - December 27, 1982. Film articles and photos. In this issue: Tales of 'Tootsie'; Cannon Pic Forecast; and Smart Theatre Systems. Cover features Paul Newman in 20th Century Fox's The Verdict. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 26 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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Plastique threatens to blow up the New York News Express building, and everyone held hostage within, in "Plastique Is Another Word For Fear!" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. Broderick/Dick Giordano cover. Cover price $0.60.

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Canadian edition. Plastique threatens to blow up the New York News Express building, and everyone held hostage within, in "Plastique Is Another Word For Fear!" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. Broderick/Dick Giordano cover. Cover price $0.75.

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Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. Speed Kills, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dennis Jensen; Flash battles Goldface, who demands Flash leave or hell continue killing people in Central City. Pac-Man cartoon ad. Starcade Saturday Morning Megafun on CBS ad. SGT Rock playset ad from Remco. Star Frontiers RPG ad. Super-hero watch ad on back cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. Speed Kills, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dennis Jensen; Flash battles Goldface, who demands Flash leave or hell continue killing people in Central City. Super-hero watch ad on back cover. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

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1st printing. By Phil Yeh. Foreword by Sergio Aragones. The further adventures of Frank the Unicorn! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 80 pages, B&W Cover price $4.95.

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December 1982 - "Gay Hustler with a Lust for Violence!" Cover price $1.25.

Cover by Bill Black. Back cover by Bob McLeod. Edited by Bill Black. Stories by Bill Black and Gardner Fox. Art by Bill Black and Dick Ayers. One of the first publications by AC Comics (back when it was still known as Paragon Publications), showcasing the lines early emphasis on Golden Age superheroes and Good Girl art. The introduction of retro-flavored superheroes Commando D and Captain Paragon; A story featuring genuine Golden Age superhero Phantom Lady, who would later transform into Femforces Nightveil; A reprint of a Haunted Horseman story from the 1950s, when the character was known as the Ghost Rider. Also, an appreciation of Simon & Kirby from publisher Bill Black. Commando D; Lovedeath; Play of Death; Crime Cruise. 8.5-in. x 7-in. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

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Cover art by Steve Ditko. "The Trapper" hosted by Winnie the Witch, script by Joe Gill, pencils by Recreo Studio and Jose Recreo Ferrer (as Ferrer 75), inks by Recreo Studio; Snider kills the game warden but gets rabies from a fox. "The Final Foe" text story, art by Rich Larson. "The Wrecker's" hosted by Winnie the Witch, script by Joe Gill, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; Pirates lure ships to the reef to salvage their cargo but the last ship only has rats aboard. "Final Treatment" hosted by Winnie the Witch, script by Joe Gill, art by Steve Ditko; Horrible creatures are created when Mr. Feen dreams. Note: contents of this issue are reprinted from Ghostly Haunts (1971 Charlton, #47). 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

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"Beware the Steel Wind!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis and Bob Budiansky. Art by Bob Budiansky and Dave Simons. A duel of stunts as Johnny Blaze fights for his job against the dangerous stunt woman - Steel Wind. Meanwhile, Freakmaster plots from the shadows... 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Steel Wind. Cover price $0.60.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Beware the Steel Wind!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis and Bob Budiansky. Art by Bob Budiansky and Dave Simons. A duel of stunts as Johnny Blaze fights for his job against the dangerous stunt woman - Steel Wind. Meanwhile, Freakmaster plots from the shadows... 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Steel Wind. Cover price $0.75.

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Cover by Mitch O'Connell. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Fred Himes, Joe Gill and Pat Boyette. A horror anthology from Charlton that often featured work by Steve Ditko and other comics luminaries. Grave robbers learn a lesson about disturbing the dead, in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. After 30 years, Jim returns to the jungle and the fortune in diamonds he hid, only to find the man he left for dead is still waiting for him. Cover by Mitch O'Connell, who went on to fame as a lowbrow artist. Night of the Mockers; The Sentry; The Broken Will. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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Joe Kubert cover for thsi $1.00-sized giant. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

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Auction Item: CGC 9.6 View scans 4 bids Current bid: $37.00 Time left: 3d 7h 52m Paper: White Label #4195876008	Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $24.00 View scans	Add to cart FN 6.0 $23.00 View scans	Add to cart FN 6.0 $23.00 View scans
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Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $15.00 View scan	Add to cart CGC 9.8 $245.00 View scans Paper: White Label #4391407004 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart CGC 9.8 $310.00 View scans Paper: White FROM THE COLLECTION OF JON BERK. Label #1449979001 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics	Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $116.00 View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Newsstand Edition. Label #21-197E114-015 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
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1st printing - Part 1 of 2 - "To Fail is to Conquer..To Succeed is to Die!" Guest-starring the Oktober Guard. Written by Larry Hama and Herb Trimpe. Artby Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel. Stalker leads an elite team of Joes consisting of Scarlett, Clutch, Steeler, Grand Slam, and Breaker on a mission into Afghanistan where they get into a three way firefight with Cobra and the Oktober Guard, the Russian counterpart to GI Joe. 32 pages, FC NOTE: 1st appearance of the Oktober Guard. Cover price $0.60.

This is a second printing. All 2nd printings have a 2nd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2 to #63. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Part 1 of 2 - "To Fail is to Conquer..To Succeed is to Die!" Guest-starring the Oktober Guard. Written by Larry Hama and Herb Trimpe. Artby Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel. Stalker leads an elite team of Joes consisting of Scarlett, Clutch, Steeler, Grand Slam, and Breaker on a mission into Afghanistan where they get into a three way firefight with Cobra and the Oktober Guard, the Russian counterpart to GI Joe. 32 pages, FC NOTE: 1st appearance of the Oktober Guard. Cover price $0.75.

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Cover by Bob Lewis. Edited by Don and Maggie Thompson. Stories and art by Don and Maggie Thompson, Ron Goulart, Charles Biro, Betsy Curtis, John G. Pierce, C. C. Beck and Walt Kelly. Reprints of classic comic books and strips of yesteryear, alongside articles about comics history. Walt Kellys non-Pogo work, including Peter Wheat and the mouse-kitten combo Nibble and Nubble; Ron Goulart salutes Charles Biros Daredevil, plus the classic story Blackhearts in White; an appreciation of Green Lantern and C. C. Becks Captain Marvel. 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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"When Evil Stars Begin to Fall." Evil Star and his Starlings attack Green Lantern. Script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Keith Pollard, inks by Mike DeCarlo. "Eyes of the Sea." The seas of Penelo are being artificially heated to a boil, and an aquatic Green Lantern must intervene. Script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Jerome Moore, inks by Rodin Rodriquez. Cover by Pollard. Cover price $0.60.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "When Evil Stars Begin to Fall." Evil Star and his Starlings attack Green Lantern. Script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Keith Pollard, inks by Mike DeCarlo. "Eyes of the Sea." The seas of Penelo are being artificially heated to a boil, and an aquatic Green Lantern must intervene. Script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Jerome Moore, inks by Rodin Rodriquez. Cover by Pollard. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "When Evil Stars Begin to Fall." Evil Star and his Starlings attack Green Lantern. Script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Keith Pollard, inks by Mike DeCarlo. "Eyes of the Sea." The seas of Penelo are being artificially heated to a boil, and an aquatic Green Lantern must intervene. Script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Jerome Moore, inks by Rodin Rodriquez. Cover by Pollard. Cover price $0.60.

Auction Item: CGC 9.6 View scans Auction opens April 29 Paper: White Label #4337645015	Add to cart VF 8.0 $24.00 View scan	Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $17.00 View scan	Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $18.00 View scan
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Cover art by Sergio Aragonés. Biography of Sergio Aragonés on inside front cover by Mark Evanier. "Friends and Enemies," script by Sergio Aragonés (co-plot) and Mark Evanier (co-plot & dialogue), art by Sergio Aragonés; Groo tries the figure out who wants him dead, many times over. Information on the creators on the Groo comic book by Mark Evanier. Untitled story, script by Sergio Aragonés (co-plot) and Mark Evanier (co-plot & dialogue), art by Sergio Aragonés; The Sage show a group of men how to build a catapult to throw rocks at their prey. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover pencils by Joseph Erslavas, inks by Gene Day. The Gunslinger--Texas Rangers in Action; A Texas Ranger disobeys orders to take on the Yucca Kid, who is his older brother. Behind The Badge, pencils by Bill Montes, inks by Ernie Bache; A Texas Ranger has to hunt down a former Ranger who turned to crime. No Target for the Killer's Guns; Sheriff has the outlaw surrounded on a hilltop; A Mexican and his dog bring the outlaw out for capture. The Killers' Guns starring The Gunmaster; Gentry Cole and two Apaches cause trouble. Gunmaster captures them. The Valley of Fear, pencils by Rocky Mastroserio; Kid Montana helps his friend save the ranch by playing poker with the town crook. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.