Comic books August 1973

Vintage men's interest entertainment magazine that contains articles of interest for bachelors, humorous adult themed comic strips, short fiction stories, and nude pin-up photography. 8.5" x 11", 72 pages, mostly B&W with some color pages. -MATURE READERS-

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Cover by Nick Cardy. "Master of the Moon Rocks!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Terra-Man starts an anti-moon rock cult in order to get moon rocks to fuel an anti-Superman weapon. "The Wrong Side of the Tracks!", script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Dick Giordano; Oliver Queens suspicions are aroused when two truckers ask directions for an address from him, while driving a truck from a firm that has been defunct for two years; Traveling to the address as Green Arrow, he discovers the truth: that Osborne Foundation president Chatsworth Osborne, Jr. is being electronically bugged by his vice-president, Gregory Gates, who was demoted from general finance manager by Osborne; Dinah Lance/Black Canary appearance. "The Short-Walk-to-Disaster Contract!" starring the Human Target, script by Len Wein, art by Dick Giordano. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Variant. Terra-Man battles Superman in "Master of the Moon Rocket!" Script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. Green Arrow back-up story, "The Wrong Side of the Tracks!" Script by Elliot Maggin, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Dick Giordano. Dinah Lance/Black Canary appearance. The Human Target back-up story, "The Short-Walk-to-Disaster Contract (part 2)!" Script by Len Wein, inks by Dick Giordano. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. Nick Cardy cover. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin up girls. 8" x 10.5", 66 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $1.00.

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1st appearance of Black Orchid. Cover art by Bob Oksner. Untitled Black Orchid story, script by Sheldon Mayer, art by Tony DeZuniga; introduction of Black Orchid. The Ghosts on the Glasses starring Dr. 13, the Ghost Breaker, script by Steve Skeates, art by Tony DeZuniga. Mr. Randolf mysteriously dies; Dr. 13 investigates. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Canadian edition with $1.50 cover price - Digest sized. Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Klaus Janson. Untitled Plastic Man story, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bob Smith; Plas and Woozy investigate the murder of Alonzo Van Rivett. Part I: The Renegade Super-Hero!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte; Ultra Boy is revealed to be an escaped convict and flees the Legion. Part II: The End of a Super-Traitor! The Human Hawks starring Captain Marvel, script by Otto Binder, art by C. C. Beck. The Parchment of Power Perilous starring The Spectre, script by Steve Skeates, pencils by Jerry Grandenetti, inks by Murphy Anderson. Can This Be Death? starring Aquaman, script by Steve Skeates, art by Jim Aparo. Zatanna, the Magician, script by Len Wein, art by Gray Morrow. Part I: The Menace of Dream Girl!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. Part II: The Doom of the Legion! Cover price $1.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 1st appearance of Black Orchid; Tony DeZuniga art. Dr. 13 back-up story, "The Ghosts on the Glasses" (DeZuniga art). Cover price $0.20.

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"...Just A Man Called Cage!" Guest-starring Luke Cage. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Gil Kane (pencils), John Romita (pencils, inks), and Tony Mortellaro (inks). Cover by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro. While Peter Parker and his friends attend Gwen Stacy's funeral, J. Jonah Jameson plots revenge against the web-slinger for the death of Norman Osborn! The Daily Bugle publisher wants the wall-crawler captured dead or alive! And he hires the powerful Luke Cage to do it! On a Manhattan rooftop, the Hero for Hire ambushes Spider-Man! And the super slugfest begins! The two heroes trade punches, body blows, and haymakers one after another! How will they break the stalemate before they break each other in half? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Betty Brant, Joe Robertson, Flash Thompson, Anna Watson, Aunt May, and Norman Osborn (deceased). (Notes: This issue features the first meeting between Spider-Man and Luke Cage. The plot crosses over briefly with Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 12. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 100.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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June, 1973. Cover price $0.60.

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Issue 2 - August, 1973. Poetry enthusiast's fanzine. Newsprint, 8.5" x 11", 32 pages, B&W.

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August 1973. Stories: "The Far Call" (part 1) by Gordon R. Dickson, "Forty Days and Nights" by Robert Chilson, "The Epoxy Goat" by David Lewis, "Stimulus-Reward Situation" by Gene Fisher, "The Sweet Smell of the Past" by Lawrence Perkins, and "The Jungle" by Karl Hudgins. Science Fact article, "The Synchronistic Barometer" by Herbie Brennan. Cover by John Schoenherr. Illustrations by John Schoenherr, Vincent diFate, Mike Hinge, and Leo Summers. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

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Andy and Charlie Chicken search for sunken treasure in Seagoing Detectives. A writer hires Andy and Charlie to investigate the mysterious noises and happenings in his house. Credited by Walter Lantz, but the actual artist of Detectives seems to be John Carey. 32 pages. Cover # is 90288-308. Cover price $0.20 Cover price $0.20.

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Andy and Charlie Chicken search for sunken treasure in Seagoing Detectives. A writer hires Andy and Charlie to investigate the mysterious noises and happenings in his house. Credited by Walter Lantz, but the actual artist of Detectives seems to be John Carey. 32 pages. Cover price $0.20 Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick. Stories by Frank Doyle, Joe Edwards and unknown. Art by Harry Lucey, Joe Edwards, Dan DeCarlo and Chic Stone. Archie and Jughead make fun of the girls' taste for abstract modern art made from ordinary household objects in "Art Smart"! Plus: Li'l Jinx in the 1-pager "Hold That Tiger!" by Joe Edwards; Archie pin-up; Archie doesn't understand why a professional golfer would be superstitious about his lucky hat, until he puts on a similar hat and starts having a terrific run of luck in "Keep It Under Your Hat"; Archie becomes obsessed with breaking out of his routine and trying new things, which leads to constant pain for him and his friends in "Change Of Heart"; and Archie and Jughead volunteer to sweep the school halls, but Mr. Weatherbee thinks it's just an excuse to get out of class and goof off, in "Come Clean"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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Giant Size. "Too Many Cooks"; Mr. Weatherbee is shopping for a steak when the gang decides to help him find the right sauce. "The Write Way!" starring Li'l Jinx and Hap Holliday, script and art by Joe Edwards. "Every Litter Bit Hurts!"; Mr. Weatherbee wants to crack down on careless littering in the school. "A-Weigh We Go"; Mr. Weatherbee is in a bad mood because he's on a diet, but the sight of Archie makes him quit thinking about how hungry he is, so he makes Archie be his exercise partner. "Treble Trouble" starring Archie Andrews, Dilton Doiley, Waldo Weatherbee, Professor Flutesnoot, and Geraldine Grundy. Archie Club News. "Suspension Britches"; Mr. Weatherbee wants Archie's help in modernizing his clothing style. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. Runner Up, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; When Reggie, the team's star athlete, is injured, Archie has to take his place in the track meet, where he gives the effort of his life and comes in second in almost every event. The Land of the Free, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; The kids' plans to turn an old abandoned house into a youth center are stymied by an old miser who wants to use the land to build a trailer park. The Quiet Man, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Over Archie's objections, Veronica goes for a ride with the fast-living, fast-driving Nick Barker, but Archie decides against telling Mr. Lodge about what kind of company his daughter is keeping. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "The Clock," pencils by Harry Lucey; Reggie lent Archie an old alarm for a science experiment, but Archie objects to what Reggie wants in return. "Stop, Book and Listen!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edward. "Cave Man Casanova," script by Frank Doyle, art by Harry Lucey; Archie dreams he's a caveman, but doesn't understand why the guys with funny shapes (Betty and Veronica) want him to catch them. "Sign In Please!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx's dad lost his voice and has to write messages. "Who Me?", pencils by Harry Lucey; Mr. Lodge asks Veronica what she sees in Archie and she can't think of anything to say. "Practice Makes Perfect," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Lodge wants Veronica to learn to play an instrument. "Trouble Spot," pencils by Harry Lucey; Resenting the teachers' belief that accidents naturally happen when he's around, Archie tries to prove that trouble can happen when he's not around. "Swamp Buggy," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; To bust up Betty's date with Archie, Veronica handcuffs herself to Archie's wrist. "Small Success," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; In order to tease Archie, Betty and Veronica claim Dilton is a chick-magnet. 164 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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Betty and Veronica Summer Fun. "The Spoil Sports"; Archie and Jughead take Betty and Veronica fishing with them and the girls catch more fish than the guys do. "Surprise Prize!"; Veronica and Moose win a tandem surfing contest, and a prize of appearing in the next Bob Brawn surfing movie, but Midge will not allow Moose to go to Hawaii for a week with Veronica. "Down The Trail!" two-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Mean Scene"; Veronica wants to meet Betty's lifeguard friend. "Fashion Flap"; Two fashion photographers want to take Betty's picture at the beach. "Beach Peach"; Veronica does nothing but complain at the beach. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Swing High Swing Low, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica tells Betty that "all men are rotten" and that she shouldn't come whenever Archie calls for her. Grin and Bare It, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; The girls hold a seminar on marriage in the gym, and they wind up seeing the boys undressing there. Dolly Volley, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica beats Betty at tennis by following the instructions in a book on how to psych out your opponent. Don't Borrow Trouble, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; For a change of pace, Veronica borrows one of Betty's dresses for a date. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "Can You Top This?", pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Reggie agrees to bake a cake for Veronica so she can enter it in a school assignment just so he can watch football on her big screen TV. "Karate Strategy" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "The Cradle Of Civilization," pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Archie and Jughead lead the readers in a tour of ancient Mesopotamia. To The Rescue, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; When Mr. Lodge leaves the mansion to escape his daugher's loud music, Veronica becomes convinced he's locked himself in the mansion's basement vault. "Bully For You," pencils by Bob Bolling; Archie, Jughead and Betty seek to throw a scare into a neighborhood bulldog whom they consider a bully. Betty And Veronica's pinup, art by Dan DeCarlo. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Jughead decides to leave the Archies and start a solo career; Sabrina uses magic to make Jughead fall for Big Ethel; Josie and the Pussycats create havoc at a department store; Moose decides to let Midge date other guys. Plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 48 pages. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by John Romita. ...And Men Shall Name Him--Victorius!, script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Dan Adkins (pages 1-15) and Jim Starlin (pages 16-19), inks by Jack Abel; Victorius kidnaps Bobbi Morse and takes her to his AIM fortress; Nick Fury gives Ka-Zar the super-soldier serum and sends him after them. Advertisement for Monsters Unleashed #2, art by Mike Ploog. Advertisement for a subscription to FOOM. Promo for the upcoming Haunt of Horror #1 digest book. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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United Kingdom edition. Cover art by John Romita. ...And Men Shall Name Him--Victorius!, script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Dan Adkins (pages 1-15) and Jim Starlin (pages 16-19), inks by Jack Abel; Victorius kidnaps Bobbi Morse and takes her to his AIM fortress; Nick Fury gives Ka-Zar the super-soldier serum and sends him after them. Advertisement for Monsters Unleashed #2, art by Mike Ploog. Advertisement for a subscription to FOOM. Promo for the upcoming Haunt of Horror #1 digest book.

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"Night of the Swordsman" Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Bob Brown. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita, Sr. and John Costanza. Still upset over the events of last issue, the Scarlet Witch takes a walk through Manhattan to unwind. But along the way Wanda runs into trouble with some construction workers! However, a brand new heroine arrives on the scene to help her! Who is Mantis and where did she come from? When Wanda and her new friend return to the mansion, another surprise guest shows up! The Swordsman! Wow, the Avengers' long-time foe and former member of the Lethal Legion wants to join the Avengers! Captain America immediately squashes that notion, but surprisingly the remaining members of the team agree to give the Swordsman a chance! And several days later when the Lion God returns, Earth's Mightiest Heroes are glad they did! Cameo appearances by the Hulk, Hawkeye, and Zzzax. Flashback cameos by Crystal, Quicksilver, and Goliath (aka Hank Pym). Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Mantis, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Swordsman, Thor, and the Vision. 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. "Night of the Swordsman" Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Bob Brown. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott with possible contributions from Ron Wilson and John Romita. Still upset over the events of last issue, the Scarlet Witch takes a walk through Manhattan to unwind. But along the way Wanda runs into trouble with some construction workers! However, a brand new heroine arrives on the scene to help her! Who is Mantis and where did she come from? When Wanda and her new friend return to the mansion, another surprise guest shows up! The Swordsman! Wow, the Avengers' long-time foe and former member of the Lethal Legion wants to join the Avengers! Captain America immediately squashes that notion, but surprisingly the remaining members of the team agree to give the Swordsman a chance! And several days later when the Lion God returns, Earth's Mightiest Heroes are glad they did! Cameo appearances by the Hulk, Hawkeye, and Zzzax. Flashback cameos by Crystal, Quicksilver, and Goliath (aka Hank Pym). Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Mantis, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Swordsman, Thor, and the Vision. 32 pages

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Featuring: 13 page Baby Snoots story "The Mighty Mammoth"; 6 page Baby Snoots story "It Pays to Remember"; 6 page Uptite Mouse story "Bop Goes the Weasel." Cover price $0.20.

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Vintage men's interest magazine filled with erotic adult fiction stories, jokes and humor, adult themed comic strips, and nude pin-up pictorials. 8" x 10.5", 82 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $1.00.

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Comic book adventures of the famous Warner Bros. cartoon characters The Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote. The Road Runner in "Cagey as a Coyote," "Rocks and Roll," "The Clomping Beepers," and "Devil on the Level." No story/art credits given. Cover price $0.20.

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Featuring: 4 page Beetle Bailey story "Out of Uniform"; 3 page Beetle Bailey story "Beetle Takes the Cake!"; 3 page Beetle Bailey story "Beetle's Melon"; 4 page Beetle Bailey story "Toy Boy"; 3 page Beetle Bailey story "The Rain Drips"; 1 page Service Smiles text story "The Telephone Wire"; 3 page Beetle Bailey story "Paper Work"; 3 page Beetle Bailey story "Beetle's Shadow." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.