Comic books December 1975

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 Bob Oksner. "Superman's Energy-Crisis!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Tex Blaisdell; A strange energy-drain causes Superman to consume mass quantities of food while the Toyman runs rampant; Superman discovers that solar energy is being drained somewhere deep inside the earth's core; S.T.A.R. laboratories creates a Super Solar Cells suit that enables Superman to burrow into the earth's core where he discovers a freak hybrid of metal alloys that is absorbing the sun's energy and his own. "The Campus That Swallowed Itself!", script by Martin Pasko, art by José Delbo; A groundskeeper accidentally activates the Actualizer, causing Ivy University to be inundated in a tide of creeping ivy, until the Atom finds a solution. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Variant. Cover art by Bob Oksner. Superman's Energy-Crisis! starring the new Toyman, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Tex Blaisdell. The Campus That Swallowed Itself! starring Atom, script by Martin Pasko, art by José Delbo. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 19, Issue 12 - December, 1975. Cover photo of Jeanne by Siwer Ohlsson. Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin up girls. This issue features Annicka, Pamela and Carol, a look at sensuality, pro-basketball and sex and drugs, plus travel, fiction, and, of course, the ever-swinging Club ADAM. 8" x 10.5", 96 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $1.25.

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Cover art by Jim Aparo. H Is for Holocaust starring Aquaman, script by Paul Levitz (1st half of dialogue); and Gerry Conway (2nd half of dialogue), art by Jim Aparo; a terrorist group called the New Order attacks a cargo ship holding radioactive material; a faction of Atlantean politicians protests Aquamans rule. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Adaptation of the movie; reprints PotA magazine in color Ploog art; Tuska art Cover price $0.25.

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"Skirmish Beneath the Streets!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by John Romita Sr., Mike Esposito, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita Sr. One of the best Spider-Man covers of the bronze age kicks off a new era for the wondrous wall-crawler! And JJJ begins the fun by hosting a party in honor of Ned and Betty's engagement! The flattop curmudgeon is in rare form and about to make a speech when the lights suddenly go out! What happened to the NYC power grid? Maybe it was a shock(er) to the system! The web-slinger descends into the sewers to find out! Appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, J. Jonah Jameson, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: In this issue Spider-Man disposes of his clone's body at the Brooklyn incinerating plant before attending Jonah's party. Thus ending the saga of the Spider-Clone. Or so Spidey and all his fans thought. The Shocker previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 72. The cover to this issue is a homage to the classic cover of Amazing Spider-Man 33. Len Wein begins his memorable two-and-a-half year run as the writer of the Amazing Spider-Man title. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 128.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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This special Legion of Super-Heroes issue includes the following: a Legion of checklist; a history and description of Legion Headquarters; features on the Legion's members, equipment, constitution, allies, enemies, and policies; "Living in the Thirtieth Century"; a piece on time travel; "Thirtieth Century Earth"; planets in the Thirtieth Century; and more. Cover by Dave Cockrum. Cover price $1.50.

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December 1975. Stories: "Star Probe" (conclusion) by Joseph Green, "The Bitter Bread" by Poul Anderson, "The Visible Man" by Gardner R. Dozois, "Unfaithful Recording" by Bob Shaw, and "Love For All and All For Love" by Daniel P. Dern. Science Fact article, "Atomic Rockets" by Donald Kingsbury. Cover by Jack Gaughan. Illustrations by Kelly Freas, John Schoenherr, Douglas Beekman, and Jack Gaughan. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 176 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick. Stories by Frank Doyle and Joe Edwards. Art by Harry Lucey & Chic Stone and Joe Edwards. Fred's cousin from Montana sends Archie a pair of cowboy boots, and Archie goes Western, to the mockery of his friends, in "Home on the Range"! Plus: Li'l Jinx in the half-pager "Hot Line" by Joe Edwards; "Archie's Gag Bag" half-pager by Joe Edwards; Archie meets the ultra-macho movie star Brandy Wine in "When You Wish Upon a Star"; Archie decides to smile all the time, no matter what, infuriating everyone who thinks he's smiling at the bad news they tell him, in "Grin and Bear It"; and Archie invents jet-propelled roller skates in "Fleet Foot"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover Story; Mr. Weatherbee loses his new hat twice in a heavy wind storm; Archie gets it back for him, but each time it's worse for the wear. Complete Bed Pests; Mr. Weatherbee checks into a hospital for rest and quiet; But when word gets out in the school that he's gone, he gets two visitors: Archie and Jughead. The Confidence Game; Archie is given a briefcase full of money by Mr. Weatherbee to guard until it can be deposited at the bank in the morning. Potluck; Professor Flutesnoot gives Archie a vat to clean. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Archie. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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"Tradition"; Reggie and Archie think the players on the football team are putting too much faith in the tradition of honoring one of Riverdale's best players of the past. "On the Line" half-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Miss Robin wants Fat Charley to show the class where Kansas is. Archie's Gag Bag. Flutesnoot Puzzle. "Wise Guides"; Chuck tries to avoid a guy who wants to give him a knuckle sandwich for comments Chuck made to him during a basketball game. Archie Club News. "Where There's Smoke," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie saves a freshman after his horsing around in the chemistry lab causes an accident. "Archie's New Girl" Hostess Fruit Pies ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

"Unbalanced," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; Archie keeps balancing fragile things up and people overreact and break them. "Sticky Situation"; Jughead gets his finger stuck in a gumball machine and he and Archie go to school with it to try and get it off. "Star Struck"; Reggie is that star of the track meet and everybody, but Archie, is cheering him on. "Election Results!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx and Gi Gi are running for treasurer of their club. "It's All Relative," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica told Archie she was forced to date her cousin Gaylord. "Plesiosaur," script and art by Bob Bolling; Little Archie is with his cousin Dan and Dan's girlfriend Vicki on their boat when a plesiosaur awakens from a hundred year hibernation. "Operation Knucklehead," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; When Reggie finds out Archie has a movie date with the new girl in class he tells Veronica that Archie wants to meet her at the movies. "Some Call It Romance," script and art by Bob Bolling; Betty helps Klx, a salesman from the planet Frzb, and he gives her a spray that will attract Archie to her. "Dream Scheme," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Reggie and Betty use psychological manipulation to try to get Veronica to love Reggie and Archie to love Betty. 164 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

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Archie's Christmas Stocking. "Shopworn," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie pretends to be rich while shopping at a jewelry store for Veronica's Christmas present. "Gift Rap!" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx gets a bump on her head from looking for her hidden Christmas presents. "The Yule Fool," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey; Archie wants to cut down a real tree for Christmas, while Reggie and Veronica prefer the greater convenience of store-bought artificial trees. "Speechless"; Archie and Reggie fix up Mr. Weatherbee on a blind date because he is down in the dumps during Christmas. Archie Club News. "Price Control," script by George Gladir, art by Harry Lucey; Archie makes a hand-made pendant for Jughead for Christmas and it's such a hit that everybody wants one. Hostess Fruitpies ad with Archie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Betty and Veronica Christmas Spectacular. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Can You Top This," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica pontificates on the joy of the Christmas season. "Wrap Session," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie overhears Betty and Veronica proclaim they'd like their gifts from him to be wrapped by him. "Cast Blast," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; After Veronica outmaneuvers her for Archie at the ski lodge, Betty allows Dilton to practice splinting legs on her. "The "A" and "B" of It," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Jughead show up to help Betty and Veronica decorate the Lodge Christmas tree - if you can call that "help." Hostess snack cakes ad with Archie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. The Visitor, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty, Veronica and Archie discuss the possibility of Jughead being a visitor from outer space. To Top It Off, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty's hairdresser gives her a hideous, huge perm. Knit Knut, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; When Betty knits Archie a sweater out of synthetic materials, Veronica tries to top her by knitting a sweater out of real, authentic wool. A Honey Of An Idea, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty is looking for an idea for what to enter in the outdoor art show; Veronica suggests that she make a painting of a honey almond loaf and use real honey and nuts as the art material. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Dump Chump," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica is faced with a dilemma: Go to a concert with Archie, who has been working in the city dump to acquire the tickets, or stay home with sweet-smelling Reggie. Archie's Gag Bag, script and pencils by Bob Montana, inks by Joe Edwards. "Some Feat," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx gives Charley an anatomy lesson. "A Bird in the Bush," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie's parents try to wake Archie up so he can make a fishing trip. "Pass the Buck," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr.; A dollar mysteriously disappears in transit between Archie, Jughead and Reggie. "A Time of Strength," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie and Betty visit Veronica at her sickbed. "Lump Frump," script by George Gladir, art by Dan DeCarlo Jr.; Archie attempts to umpire a girl's baseball game. "Dr. Jeckle and Mr. Hide," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; To pass the time, the group engages in a game of hide and seek. Big Moose Pin-Up, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Moose gives Jughead a used match. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon d'Agostino. Bicentennial Banter; The girls teach the boys about some of the females who played decisive roles in the American Revolution during rehersal for a play. Litter By Litter, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Melody causes a trash truck to dump its load at city hall while she is trying to create an anti-litter protest; The other girls call the boys and they clean up the mess into Alex's car. The Music Critics; Archie tries to learn the tuba to impress Veronica, but is instead driven away by everyone because of the awful noises he makes. Ad for Ideal's "Derry Daring The Action Girl of Today" drawn in comic style. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Archie and Jughead. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. "150 B.C. to 600 A.D.!" Written by Phil Barker. Covers the Organization, tactics, dress and weapons of the Roman Empire from 150 B.C. to 600 A.D. Softcover, Text (with B&W illustrations).

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"Go West, Young Gods!" Part 2 of 7. Guest-starring Kid Colt, Night Rider, Rawhide Kid, Ringo Kid, and the Two-Gun Kid. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia (with John Romita touch-ups). Thor, Moondragon, and Immortus arrive in 1873 Tombstone, Arizona in search of the Avengers' ace archer! However, the first people they encounter in the desert are Marvel's Western heroes! Neither group is quite sure what to make of the other, but the western wranglers have already met Clint Barton. Shortly thereafter everyone meets at Matthew J. Hawk's office to devise a plan to stop Kang and his local outlaw renegades! Hawkeye's plan involves the thunder god, the Titan priestess, the Western riders, a uranium mine, and the Pecos Train! It's a sensational shootout in the wild, wild west! Meanwhile, Captain America, Iron Man, the Beast, Vision, Scarlet Witch, and Patsy Walker are prisoners of Roxxon Oil and the Squadron Supreme. Flashback cameo by Kang. (Note: The cover shows Iron Man in the western time travel adventure, but he is with the Avengers battling the Squadron Supreme.) Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Avengers battle Marvel's stable of western heroes including the Two-Gun Kid, the Rawhide Kid, the Ringo Kid, Kid Colt Outlaw, and the Night Rider (the first Ghost Rider) in "Go West, Young Gods!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by George Perez, inks by Vince Colletta. Avengers roll call: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Moondragon, Hawkeye, the Scarlet Witch, the Beast, and the Vision. Gil Kane/Frank Giacoia cover (with John Romita Sr. touch-ups). Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Right Between the Eons!" Part 3 of 7. Guest-starring the Two-Gun Kid. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Sam Grainger. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. After stopping the Pecos Train robbery last issue, the Western riders along with Hawkeye, Moondragon, and Thor are ready to end the menace of Kang the Conqueror forever! To that end the three Avengers plus the Two-Gun Kid invade Kang's majestic palace! In 1873 Tombstone, Arizona, can Earth's Mightiest Heroes finally stop the master of time's reign of terror? It's an awesome battle for the ages! Meanwhile inside the Brand Corporation's plant, the Vision helps the Avengers and Patsy Walker escape from Doctor Spectrum's prison. Now the five heroes are on the loose...looking for the Squadron Supreme...and looking for payback! Cameo appearances by Kid Colt, Night Rider, Rawhide Kid, Ringo Kid, and Immortus. Flashback cameo by the Pharaoh Rama-Tut. (Notes: Following this issue Kang does not return to the pages of the Avengers until issue 267 many years later. The Conqueror appears next in the first issue of the Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series. The monster depicted on the cover fights the Avengers who are in Kang's citadel not the ones inside the Brand Corporation. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #17 Captain America by Jack Kirby.) Cover price $0.25.

Title: The Avengers and the Savage Sword of Conan. 8-in. x 11-in., 36 pages, B/W.

Title: The Avengers and the Savage Sword of Conan. 8-in. x 11-in., 36 pages, B/W.

Spanish language edition. "Aventura Presenta: Espadas Y Hechizos (Adventure Presents: Swords and Spells)". 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

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 $1.25.

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Cover art by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua). Hostess Fruit Pies ad starring Batman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. The Menace of the Fiery Heads! starring Batman, script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), art by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua); Batman investigates a series of deaths, but is wrong about who is doing the murders. Tarzan Discovers the Land of the Prehistoric Animals ad, art by Joe Kubert. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Philippine reprint.

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Giant-size issue. Cover by Gil Kane and Murphy Anderson. All reprints. Batman, Batgirl, and Robin star in "Batgirl Breaks Up the Dynamic Duo!" (script by Gardner, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sid Greene); Batman and Robin star in "The Dynamic Trio"; Batman and Robin star in "The Cluemaster's Topsy-Turvy Crimes!" (script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sid Greene); Batman and Robin star in "Alfred's Mystery Menu!" (script by Fox, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Joe Giella). Batman Family portrait by Kane. Two-page CBS Saturday morning cartoon ad with art by Neal Adams. Cover price $0.50.

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December 6, 1975

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December 13, 1975

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December 20, 1975

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December 27, 1975

The Baum Bugle: A Journal of Oz (1975) Volume 19 #3 is published three times annually by The International Wizard of Oz Club.