Comic books October 1975

"Spidey and the Sandman!" Story by Jean Thomas. Art by Winslow Mortimer, Mike Esposito, and Tony Mortellaro. Cover by John Romita, Sr. When Peter and his Aunt May visit the beach, the super-criminal, the Sandman, shows up to ruin their day. Includes the 1-page features "Facts about the Falcon," "Web Work," and "How Spidey is like a Spider." Includes the back-up tale "The Sister!" Based on the Electric Company script by Sara Compton. Plus, Spidey takes on Kraven the Hunter in "Win with the Wing!" Guest-starring the Falcon and the Cat. Can the high-flying Falcon and the Cat help Spidey defeat the always dangerous Kraven the Hunter?! Also includes a pin-up featuring Spidey and the cast of the Electric Company. Cover price $0.35.

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Will Eisner Giant Summer Special Giant Summer Special Spirit's origin Issue. Published by Warren for the first 16 issues (and by Kitchen Sink beginning with 17), The Spirit reprints Will Eisner's groundbreaking work from the 1940s and '50s. This issue includes the following stories: The Spirit Underground by Eisner (text article); Heat by Jules Feiffer and Eisner; Quiet! by Feiffer and Klaus Nordling; Death is my Destiny by Eisner; Help Wanted by Feiffer, Nordling, and Jim Dixon; The Origin of The Spirit by Eisner and Chuck Kramer (in color); Sound by Feiffer and Eisner; A Time-Stop! By Eisner; The Octopus is Back... by Eisner; Hobart the Hermit by Feiffer, Eisner, and Dixon; and The Meanest Man in the World by Feiffer and Eisner. Cover by Eisner and Ken Kelly. Cover price $1.25.

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"Spooky's Family Tree"; Spooky is jealous of the attention Poil is getting from rich aristocratic ghost Lord Shreekly, who invites both Spooky and Poil to a party; Spooky decides to investigate his own family tree, and finds his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather — all of whom turn out to be crooks. Untitled one-page story; A worm goads Spooky to scare apples out of a tree. "The Great Jewel Robbery"; At Lord Shreekly's party, the guests' jewels are stolen and Spooky is framed for the crime; the fake Shreekly's accomplices include Spooky's father, grandfather and great-grandfather; In the dungeon Spooky meets the real Shreekly, and the two work together to escape, run the crooks off, and recover the jewels. "The Boo Inspector"; With the Boo Inspector on his way, the Trio are afraid that he will send Casper to reform school for refusing to scare. "The Haunted Cookie Jar" text story. "Horse Force"; Nightmare and Harry prevent an invasion of earth by Pluto. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Men's adventure magazine featuring articles on sports, hunting politics and crime. 10-in. x 13-in., 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.75.

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Cover art by Joe Kubert. Vendetta starring the Unknown Soldier, script by David Michelinie, art by Gerry Talaoc; Final Issue of a four issue story arc. Something to Kill For, script by Jack Oleck, art by Quico Redondo; WWI Infantry story. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. 90210-510. Painted cover by George Wilson, with inset photos of William Shatner as Kirk and Leonard Nimoy as Spock. "The Psychocrystals," script by Arnold Drake, art by Albert Giolitti; Kirk, Scotty, Bones and Spock must destroy a beast that feeds on living crystals, or be executed for crimes they didn't commit! Cover price $0.25.

"The Psychocrystals," script by Arnold Drake, art by Albert Giolitti; Kirk, Scotty, Bones and Spock must destroy a beast that feeds on living crystals, or be executed for crimes they didn't commit! NOTE: The Whitman Star Trek editions are not reprints. The Gold Key and Whitman editions were released simultaneously, but through different distribution channels. Cover price $0.25.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins. Doctor Strange reprints: "The Challenge of Loki" (from Strange Tales 123), script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Strange practices the art of levitation; Meanwhile, in faraway Asgard, home of the Norse Gods, Loki, God of Mischief, plots as always; He contacts Strange and tries to convince him that he is a prisoner of Thor, who is evil and deceiving his father; Strange uses a spell to take Thor's hammer, but on examining it, can sense no trace of evil; Realizing he's been had, Strange battles Loki. "The Lady From Nowhere" (from ST 124), script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Sensing sorcery, Strange finds a woman wandering the streets under a spell; After guiding her to his house, he consults his mentor; Strange travels into the past, though he's warned that if the candle employed in the spell expires he will be trapped there forever; In Ancient Egypt, he battles a wizard, Zota, and removes his power. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Twins of Evil!" 36 pgs., full color.

Volume 52 - 1st printing. "Oil War: American Intervention in the Persian Gulf!" By Frank Davis. Strategy & Tactics magazine is the longest running military history magazine. Includes in-depth looks at historical battles and campaigns and features articles with maps and pictures showing key moments, action, personalities, equipment and more! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 40 pages, B&W. NOTE: Includes complete game.

NOTE: Does NOT Include complete game - Volume 52 - 1st printing. "Oil War: American Intervention in the Persian Gulf!" By Frank Davis. Strategy & Tactics magazine is the longest running military history magazine. Includes in-depth looks at historical battles and campaigns and features articles with maps and pictures showing key moments, action, personalities, equipment and more! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 40 pages, B&W. NOTE: Does NOT Include complete game.

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Cover art by Dick Giordano. The Superman-Batman Revenge Squads, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Neal Adams; Once each year Superman and Jimmy Olsen bet their crime-fighting skills against Batman and Robin; But as the two heroes participate in various contests of skill, their respective Revenge Squads try to sabotage their opponents. Stepping Stones for a Giant Killer!, script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Wally Wood; The Titans battle Punch a teen-age would-be villain; Punch defeats two groups of Titans, but when they escape they are able to capture him with ease. Background on super-teams article by Paul Levitz. Tempting Target for the Temperature Twins starring Flash, Captain Cold and Heat Wave, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. Minerva Menace! Hostess Twinkies ad starring Shazam, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 68 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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"In the Midst of Life!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Tony Isabella. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Fred Kida (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Sub-Mariner is in trouble times three as he falls captive to Attuma, Dr. Dorcas, and Tiger Shark! But help is on the way from across the globe in the form of one Victor Von Doom! The Latverian monarch begins his clandestine rescue mission to Hydro-Base by picking up a golden age ally, Betty Prentiss! The brave duo penetrates Attuma's underground fortress and finds Prince Namor! However, the Avenging Son is surrounded by three guards…Attuma, Dr. Dorcas, and Tiger Shark! Can Doctor Doom triumph over the three super-villains before tragedy strikes? That may be a tall order for the even the greatest of super-villains! Death of Betty Prentiss. 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Mike Grell. Last Fight for a Legionnaire, script by Jim Shooter, art by Mike Grell; Six Legion applicants from the same planets as six Legionnaires challenge them for their positions on the team. A Death Stroke at Dawn, script by Jim Shooter, art by Mike Grell; Night Girl's efforts to track down "Crafty" Colson and his gang cause a rift between her and Cosmic Boy, but together they take them down. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Philippine reprint.

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Cover art by Bob Oksner. The Luthor Nobody Knows!, script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner; Lex Luthor uses a muscle-de-coordinating ray to make Superman destroy Metropolis Airport.; Luthor's origin remembered. I Don't Like Your Face!--The Private Life of Clark Kent, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Allen Milgrom; a bully in a bar challenges Clark to a fight. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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68-page giant. New Jimmy Olsen story, "Menace of the Micro-Monster" featuring the original Nightwing and Flamebird (script by Cary Bates, art by Kurt Schaffenberger). Reprints: Supergirl in "The Villain Who Married Supergirl" (art by Jim Mooney), Krypto in "My Super-Pet, Krypto" (script by Otto Binder, art by John Sikela), and Lois Lane in "Beware of the Bug-Belle" (script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Schaffenberger). Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Minerva Menace!" Cover price $0.50.

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. Armageddon at the Aleph!, script by John Warner, art by Tom Sutton; The War That Shook the World ends as N'Kantu, Zephyr, The Asp, Olddan, Ron, Janice, and Dr. Skarab--who taps into the scarlet scarab's power--try to defeat the 3 Elementals. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. Armageddon at the Aleph!, script by John Warner, art by Tom Sutton; The War That Shook the World ends as N'Kantu, Zephyr, The Asp, Olddan, Ron, Janice, and Dr. Skarab--who taps into the scarlet scarab's power--try to defeat the 3 Elementals. 36 pgs.

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"A Second Time To Die." Swamp thing goes to Gatorsburg, Florida and discovers a pseudo-Swamp Thing, who has grown from an arm Swamp Thing lost in issue #5. Script by Gerry Conway, art by Nestor Redondo. Cover by Redondo. Cover price $0.25.

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Long-running men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult cartoons, and nude photography. 8.5" x 11", 74 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $1.50.

Long Running vintage men's interest digest magazine that features articles, war stories, short fiction, true crime, and black and white pin-up photography. 5" x 7.5", 130 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS-

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Cover art by Joe Kubert. Mayan Sacrifice (Ch. 3), script by Joe Kubert, pencils by Joe Kubert (layouts) and Franc Reyes (finished art), inks by Franc Reyes; a woman is set to be sacrificed in this adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan and the Castaways. Fantastic Creatures of Edgar Rice Burroughs filler page, art by Neal MacDonald. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Italian Series. Reprints stories from Tarzan (1972 DC). Cover reprinted from #229. 52 pages, full color, Italian language, L.250 cover price.

Cover by Enrique Nieto. Stories by unknown. Art by Enrique Nieto, Art Cappello, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. In this issue: "He's Not for Her" with art by Enrique Nieto; "Lie for Love" with art by Art Cappello; "What a Man!" with art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia; and Buck's Bag advice 1-pager by Buck Mason. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. Meet Woodrow "Bingo" Wilkin III, popular student at Midville High School, who goes steady with girlfriend Samantha Smythe and is also lead vocalist and guitarist in his pop rock group The Bingoes. This humorous teenage series was similar to the Archie series that the same company published. Love Struck, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Rebel falls in love with a cute French poodle who breaks his heart. Network Nonsense, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Smythe is driven crazy when everyone around him starts speaking entirely in catchphrases from TV commercials. Uncle Herman's pinup, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. On the Ball one-page That Wilkin Boy story, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. The Hot Seat one-page That Wilkin Boy story, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. So Black, So Blue, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; No one will believe Teddy when he says he got a black eye when he "walked into a door." Uncle Herman's pinup, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Dear Bingo & Samantha advice column. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Vol. 88, #10. Oct. 1975. 7.5" x 10.5", 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.75.

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Klaus Janson. "When the Gods Make War!", script by Roy Thomas (plot) and Bill Mantlo (script), pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson; Thor returns to Asgard for clues to Odin's disappearance; When he gets there, he finds Heimdall unable to lift the Gjallerhorn, and his extreme senses are gone; Thor enters Asgard and finds all Asgardians afflicted with the same melancholy; He manages to snap the Warriors Three out of it; They consult Mimir to find Odin, and he reveals the pyramid in California; Mimir tells the Asgardians about the gods of Egypt; Jane flies out to California and arrives at the same time as Thor; Horus comes out to keep Thor from interrupting a ceremony inside; As they battle, Isis and Osiris arrive from inside with Odin, only Odin is now Atum-Re, and he will destroy the enemy of his children - Thor. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. Thor battles the gods in "When the Gods Make War!" Plot by Roy Thomas, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Heimdall, Osiris, Isis, Horus, and Jane Foster. Cameos by Sif, Surtur, and Loki. Gil Kane/Janson cover.

Cover by Andres Klacik. Stories and art by Andres Klacik, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Couples navigate the mazelike pathways of relationships and love in the 1960s and '70s. Emil and Kathy's mothers set them up together, and that's a disaster, but when they meet again on their own terms, they actually like each other. Chuck's widow doesn't think she'll ever know love again after his loss, but then there's a knock at the door. Plus romantic advice. Let Me Be Me; To Meet a Man; Not Meant for Each Other; Who's There?; Jennifer's Corner. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

8-in. x 11-in., 36 pages, B/W, horizontal format.

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Brief Brother Voodoo appearance in "The Vampire is Coming! The Vampire is Coming!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Letter to the editor from Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics). The letter spage also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A (Daredevil by Jack Kirby). Gil Kane/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.25.