Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and Marie Severin (re-touches and additions), inks by Steve Ditko and Marie Severin (re-touches and additions).
Gigantus! The Monster That...Walked Like a Man!, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko; An advertising man tricks an advance agent of a proposed invasion from Atlantis into returning to Atlantis by building a mannequin even larger than Goliath and threatening to wage war with his people for the surface of Earth. The Frog-Man!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; An evil king is turned into a frog by a sorcerer. He hibernates for centuries hoping that the future will hold a cure, but Halloween costumes make him think that humans are now giant frogs and he goes to sleep forever. Barker's Body Shop!, script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Sol Brodsky. Dinner Time on Deimos!, script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Larry Lieber. All reprints.
36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.
Featuring "The Origin of the Hulk!" by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Then, the Hulk matches his brawn against the mad genius of the Leader in a 5 part epic. "Enter the Chameleon!" "A Titan Rides the Train!" "The Horde of Humanoids!" "On the Rampage Against the Reds!" And, "The Power of Doctor Banner!" Captain America cameo. Story by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko, George Bell, Dick Ayers, and Vince Colletta. Cover by Herbe Trimpe.
68 pages. Cover price $0.25.
Cover pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Vince Colletta. The Return of the Monster
Clifford Armstrong wants to find out if the story of Frankenstein and his monster is true; He meets Nina Frankenstein, who takes him to the castle where her father is being forced to revive the monster. I Discovered the Secret of the Flying Saucers!, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Christopher Rule; A man discovers that flying saucers are real, but are not actually ships, but alien beings able to travel through space on their own. The Face!, art by Joe Maneely; A companion of a wealthy man finds out that he does have a son after all so he goes to an inventor that has a machine that can transfer a photo of a face onto a living person. All reprints.
36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.
Crossroads: Part 7 of 14 - "Call me Ishmael, call me Hulk!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Gerry Talaoc.
As the Hulk and his fellow exile become more acquainted a horror of immeasurable magnitude arrives at the mystical crossroads, Klaatu, the accursed energy-eater from the stars! The behemoth is soon followed by Captain Xeron and his crew (last seen in Incredible Hulk #136). However, Xeron soon realizes that there is a change within his greenskin friend. Will a Bannerless Hulk help Xeron defeat Klaatu, or will the green goliath only add to the greater threat.
36 pages. Cover by Mike Mignola. Cover price $0.65.
Cover art by Dave Cockrum. A Sword in Hand!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Tony DeZuniga
Spider-Woman battles Excaliber ["Slapper" Struthers].
32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.
Newsstand Edition. Partial photo cover. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Cover contains photos of Frankenstein (Boris Karloff), Dracula (Bela Lugosi), Hunchback of Notre Dame (Lon Chaney), Wolf Man (Lon Chaney), and Phantom of the Opera (Lon Chaney). The Fangs of Werewolf By Night, script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by Steve Leialoha, inks by Jim Mooney
Spider-Woman battles Werewolf By Night.
36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.
Cover pencils by Larry Lieber. Jack the Ripper, art by Tony DiPreta
The ghost of Jack the Ripper continues to kill people who visit his grave. Down in the Cellar, pencils by Paul Cooper; A taxidermist who loves birds kills and stuffs the hunters who bring them in and puts them in the basement. The Snowman!, art by Dave Berg; Two explorers determined to find the Abominable Snowman revert to savage ways to ensure that only one of them makes the discovery. Sarah, art by Joe Sinnott; Sarah Harper is an unscrupulous collector of historical artifacts who plots to steal a sword that belonged to Benedict Arnold, but her guilt eventually forces her to confess to the crime.
36 pgs.$0.25. Cover price $0.20.
Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Romita. "Hercules Enraged!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito
Thor is in Olympus, battling the guards, to see Hercules; In an extended flashback, we see the Asgardians return home, only to be greeted by an upset Hildegarde; She had gone to Odin to find Krista, and sees her in Pluto's underworld as a slave and standing over her are Pluto and Hercules; Back in Olympus, Thor and Hercules battle, with Herc claiming that he doesn't know what Thor is talking about; During the battle, Ares sneaks away to meet Snatos, and confirm that the plan proceeds accordingly. Appearances by Sif, Balder, Hildegarde, Zeus, and Ares. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 1 (Spider-Man by John Romita Sr.).
36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.
Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott and Frank Giacoia. "The God in the Jewel," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Jim Mooney
Xorr causes a vibration that knocks everyone out; When they awake, they are deep underground; Meanwhile, Xorr tells Sif and Karnilla his origin; It then blasts off the asteroid, with the Asgardians and Mercurians in hot pursuit; They board their vessel and defeat the miners, but when Thor goes to rescue Sif, he realizes he cannot free her from the jewel without killing her. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, Hildegarde, Heimdall, and Odin.
36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.
Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta.
Sif (now with black hair; see Thor 102) returns in "To Become an Immortal!"; Jane fails Odin's test for immortality and is sent back to Earth with no memory of Thor or Asgard; Thor encounters the goddess Sif, Heimdall's sister, after many years. Appearances by Jane Foster, Odin, and Heimdall. Tale of Asgard: "There Shall Come a Miracle!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor and companions defeat Fafnir and return life to the land of Nastrond.
36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
"The Menace of Moondark!" Guest-starring Night Rider. Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob Wiacek.
Johnny Blaze is attacked by the sinister magics of a malevolent sorcerer, but luckily help is on the way. The Night Rider is reborn!
32 pages, FC. NOTE: Thing stars in Hostess ad "Earthly Delights!" Cover price $0.50.
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It's the monster versus Dracula in "My Name is Dracula!" Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Verpoorten. Back-up reprint, "The Man Who Can't Be Stopper" with beautiful art by Joe Orlando. Buscema cover? Cover price $0.20.
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New Gene Colan (pencils)/Tom Palmer (inks) cover (which actually illustrates the story in issue 22).
The Coming of... Dr. Strange, script by Roy Thomas, art by Dan Adkins; the origin of Dr. Strange retold; reprinted from Doctor Strange 169, first series. Half-page next issue blurb with accompanying Frank Brunner illustration.
32 pgs. Cover price $0.30. Cover price $0.30.
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Cover by Don Heck and Dan Adkins. :It Walks Like a Man!, script by Stan Lee, art by Dan Adkins
When a passing ship dumps a radioactive barrel into Namor's realm, he realizes the danger it poses and takes it far away from Atlantis to throw it into a deep crevasse; Little does he know that the radiation in the barrel has awakened an ancient monster who begins to menace both the surface world and the world beneath the waves alike. Turning Point!, script by Stan Lee, art by Marie Severin and Frank Giacoia; Betty bemoans her loss of Bruce; Bruce, in disguise, bemoans his circumstances, then transforms into Hulk who flees his hotel room in typical Hulk fashion - through the wall; Outside, Hulk sees a 'flying saucer' and leaps to bring it down so the aliens can take him far from Earth; What he brings down is not a saucer but the mighty Silver Surfer!
36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Cover art by Mike Ploog. "How Will We Keep Warm When the Last Flame Dies?" starring Man-Thing, The Glob, Paul Benton, Professor Marshall, Akar, Yagzan, Kamar, The Entropists and Richard Rory, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Man-Thing gets down and dirty with the Glob. "Ice-Monster Cometh!" (reprinted from Amazing Adult Fantasy #11), script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A criminal pretends to be the ice-monster when the real thing comes to call. "I Was the Invisible Man!" (reprinted from Strange Tales #67), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Christopher Rule; A scientist invents a device that allows him to run faster than light, becoming invisible; He uses this ability to anonymously show off, planning to soon reveal his discovery and become rich; However, traveling so fast ages him rapidly, so that after only a few weeks he is elderly and near death. "Goom! The Thing from Planet X!" (reprinted from Tales of Suspense #15), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; An astronomer sends radar waves to communicate with aliens, unfortunately attracting the attention of the hideous Goom who tries to conquer earth. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.
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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. "The Doctor's Name Is...Samson!," script by Len Wein, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Joe Staton and John Romita
Following his adventure in Scotland, Bruce Banner manages to get cheap fare back to America aboard a the RMS Black Wraith provided that he stay below deck and keep a low profile; However, Banner decides to go up to the deck and think about his current plight; This angers the crew, who are very strict on their rules for Banner's passage; Banner soon realizes why: The crew of this vessel are illegally dumping radioactive waste into the ocean; Furious at being discovered, the crew attacks Banner prompting him to transform into the Hulk once more; The Hulk battles Doc Samson. Some panels redrawn by John Romita Sr.
36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.
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Final issue of the series. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Doctor Strange reprints: "The Pincers of Power" (from Strange Tales 140), script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko
Dormammu sends Strange, Mordo & The Ancient One to a neutral dimension; He then uses a sleeping potion on the Mindless Ones, so his domain will be temporarily safe and summons rulers of nearby dimensions; Dormammu arrives to challenge Strange in person to battle for total mastery of Earth!; Strange accepts, then Dormammu declares they shall fight using only the "Pincers Of Power" and no other spells or incantations. "Let There Be Victory" (from ST 141), script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko; Dormammu consigns Mordo to the Dimension of Demons; Strange declares he is able to continue the fight and manages to best him in combat! Dormammu swears not to attack Earth; Back in The Ancient One's home, Hamir prepares a banquet for Strange & his master; Dormammu banishes Clea to a place where Strange can never find her; The Ancient One assures Strange that there are many who may now be able to help in his search for the girl.
36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.
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Cover art by John Romita. 4000 Holes in Forest Park!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Sal Trapani
a cult called the Legion of Nihilists gathers around 4000 holes that appear in Forest Park; Son of Satan battles the cult; a hellfire serpent named Kometes appears. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 83 (Dragon Man by Jack Kirby).
36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.
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Newsstand Edition. "Deadly is the Cobra!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by Bruce Patterson. Cover by Frank Miller and Bob McLeod.
The Cobra (last seen in Daredevil 154) escapes from Ryker's Island prison and goes on another high-dollar crime spree! Spider-Man's first battle against the Cobra takes place across the rooftops of Manhattan! Cameo appearance by Mr. Hyde. First 50¢ issue.
32 pages Cover price $0.50.
SECOND PRINTING Cover by Ryan Stegman (W) Dan Slott (A) Ryan Stegman
THEN!...Peter Parker spent a lifetime living up to the responsibilities his powers foisted upon him but his Amazing story finally ended dramatically in the historic Spider-Man #700. NOW!...The new Amazing Spider-Man has arrived and he is better in every single way. Smarter, stronger...Superior.
Cover price $3.99.
Written by Fiona Avery Pencils by Roger Cruz Cover by Mark Brooks PART 4 (of 6)
Being a freshman in high school is bad enough -- now Marvel's newest hero has to survive her first week of training at her new after-school "job" with a shadowy organization. It's out of the frying pan and into the fire -- but will she get burned by a jealous peer before she gets a chance to prove herself? Also, time for a makeover: A brand-new costume debuts for summer's hottest debut title!
32 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$2.99 UPC: 5960605564-00411 Cover price $2.99.
Written by Nick Spencer. Art and Cover by Patrick Gleason. NEW COSTUME DEBUTS!
Kingpin makes it personal with Peter Parker and New York City itself will pay the price! And another fuse lit more than thirty issues ago reaches its explosive destination.
28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.
Written by Gerry Duggan. Art by Salva Espin. Cover by Reilly Brown.
Secret Wars: Warzones. She is Shiklah-undisputed Queen of the Monster Metropolis below Manhattan! In the world that was, she married Deadpool, the Merc with the Mouth... ...But nothing on Battleworld is quite as it was. Now, she commands the Howling Commandos: Werewolf By Night! Frankenstein's Monster! The Living Mummy! Man-Thing! And Marcus the Centaur! What would her late husband think of that???
28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.
