Monday, November 30, 2009

Superman Family #165


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TITLE: Superman Family #165
PUBLICATION DATE: Jun/Jul 1974 (onsale 3/26/1974)
FORMAT: 96 squarebound pages plus covers
COVER PRICE: $0.60
COVER ART: Nicholas Peter Cardy
NOTES: -
CONTENTS: "Supergirl Starring in the Superman Family"
Stories:
  • Supergirl: "Princess of the Golden Sun" (20 pages)
    Elliot S. Maggin (Writer), Art Saaf (Penciller), Vince Colletta (Inker)
  • Jimmy Olsen: "Jimmy Olsen in Scotland Yard" (9 pages)
    Leo Dorfman (Writer), Curt Swan (Penciller), George Klein (Inker)
    From Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #59, March 1962
  • Superboy: "Superbaby's First Foster-Parents" (11 pages)
    Otto Binder (Writer), George Papp (Artist)
    From Superboy #133, October 1966
  • Superman: "The Man Who Betrayed Superman's Identity" (13 pages)
    Leo Dorfman (Writer), Curt Swan (Penciller), George Klein (Inker)
    From Action Comics #297, February 1963
  • Lois Lane: "Lois Lane's Jungle Jeopardy" (8 pages)
    Kurt Schaffenberger (Artist)
    From Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #47, February 1964
  • Superboy: "Krypto's Three Amazing Transformations" (7 pages)
    Jerry Siegel (Writer), George Papp (Artist)
    From Superboy #111, March 1964
  • Superman: "Clark Kent, Gangster" (10 pages)
    Leo Dorfman (Writer), Curt Swan (Penciller), George Klein (Inker)
    From Superman #186, May 1966
Features:
  • "Supergirl's Career" (1 Page)
    (Highlights in Supergirl's life)
  • "Super Fe-Mail" (1 Page)
    (Letters Page)

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Brave and the Bold #113


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TITLE: Brave and the Bold #113
PUBLICATION DATE: Jun/Jul 1974 (onsale 3/21/1974)
FORMAT: 96 squarebound pages plus covers
COVER PRICE: $0.60
COVER ART: Jim Aparo
NOTES: -
CONTENTS: "The Brave and the Bold"
Stories:
  • Batman/Metal Men: "The 50-Story Killer" (20 pages)
    Bob Haney (Writer), Jim Aparo (Artist)
  • Green Arrow: "The World's Three Most Dangerous Arrows" (8 pages)
    France E. Herron (Writer), George Papp (Artist)
    From Adventure Comics #248, May 1958
  • Hawkman: "Creature of a Thousand Shapes" (25 pages)
    Gardner F. Fox (Writer), Joe Kubert (Artist)
    From Brave and the Bold #34, Feb/Mar 1961
  • Challengers of the Unknown: "The Man Who Conquered the Challengers" (12 pages)
    France E. Herron (Writer), Bob Brown (Artist)
    From Challengers of the Unknown #14, Jun/Jul 1960
  • Viking Prince: "The Figurehead of the Burning Sea" (12 pages)
    Bob Haney (Writer), Joe Kubert (Artist)
    From Brave and the Bold #23, Apr/May 1959
Features:
  • "Double Clues #1" (1 Page)
    (Puzzle)
  • "In the Beginning Were the Words" (1 Page)
    (Autobiographical text feature by Bob Haney)
  • "The Brave and the Bold Co-Stars" (3 Pages)
    (Depicts several heroes who have teamed with Batman)
  • "The Brave and the Bold Mailbag" (2 Pages)
    (Letters Page)

Friday, November 27, 2009

House of Mystery #225


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TITLE: House of Mystery #225
PUBLICATION DATE: Jun/Jul 1974 (onsale 3/14/1974)
FORMAT: 96 squarebound pages plus covers
COVER PRICE: $0.60
COVER ART: Luis Dominguez
NOTES: -
CONTENTS: "The House of Mystery"
Stories:
  • "The Man Who Died Twice" (8 pages)
    Jack Oleck (Writer), Alfredo P. Alcala (Artist)
  • "Master of the Unknown" (6 pages)
    Jack Kirby (Artist)
    From House of Secrets #4, May/Jun 1957
  • "Fireman, Burn My Child" (11 pages)
    Michael L. Fleisher (Writer), Frank Thorne (Artist)
  • "The Curse of the MacIntyres" (25 pages)
    Don Heck (Artist)
    From Sinister House of Secret Love #1, Oct/Nov 1971
  • "See No Evil" (6 pages)
    Jack Oleck (Writer), Alex N. Nino (Artist)
  • Phantom Stranger: "The Hairy Shadows" (8 pages)
    John Broome (Writer), Murphy Anderson (Penciller), Joe Giella (Inker)
    From Phantom Stranger #4, Feb/Mar 1953
  • Spectre: "Shadow Show" (5 pages)
    Mark Hanerfeld (Writer), Jack Sparling (Artist)
    From Spectre #9, Mar/Apr 1969
  • "This One'll Scare You to Death" (6 pages)
    George Kashdan (Writer), Eufronio Reyes Cruz (Artist)
Features:
  • "Mystery Maze" (1 Page)
    (Puzzle)
  • "Cain's Game Room" (2 Pages)
    (Cartoons)
  • "Beware! Room 13" (1 Page)
    (Cartoon)
  • "Cain's Mail Room" (2 Pages)
    (Letters Page)

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Young Love #110

I don't have any scans of this one, but if some kind soul would send me a copy (or at least alert me as to where one is) I'll upload it to this clearing house for fans of DC's 100-Page Super Spectacular comic books as quickly as possible. Thank you in advance!


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TITLE:
Young Love #110
PUBLICATION DATE: Jun/Jul 1974 (onsale 3/5/1974)
FORMAT: 96 squarebound pages plus covers
COVER PRICE: $0.60
COVER ART:
NOTES: -
CONTENTS: "The Agony and Ecstasy of Young Love"
Stories:
  • "Greaser's Girl" (10 pages)
  • "Outsider" (4 pages)
  • "Mother's Choice" (14 pages)
  • "Jerry's Hen" (15 pages)
  • "Another Kind of Love" (15 pages)
  • "Little Flirt" (10 pages)
Features:
  • "That's Just How I Am" (1 Page)
    (Poetry/art)
  • "Marc - on the Man's Side" (2 Pages)
    (Letters page)
  • "Happenings" (1 Page)
    (Fashion advice)
  • "Songs of Romance" (1 Page)
    (Poetry/art)
  • "The Beauty Bar" (2 Pages)
    (Fashion advice)
  • "My Unwritten Poem" (1 Page)
    (Poetry/art)
  • "My Family" (1 Page)
    (Poetry/art)
  • "The Gift of Love" (1 Page)
    (Poetry/art)
  • "Beauty on a Budget" (1 Page)
    (Fashion advice)

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Our Army at War #269


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TITLE:
Our Army at War #269
PUBLICATION DATE: June 1974 (onsale 3/5/1974)
FORMAT: 96 squarebound pages plus covers
COVER PRICE: $0.60
COVER ART: Joe Kubert
NOTES: -
CONTENTS: "Sgt. Rock"
Stories:
  • Sgt. Rock: "A Man Called Rock" (12 pages)
    Robert Kanigher (Writer), George Evans (Artist)
  • "The Mighty Mosquito" (6 pages)
    Bob Haney (Writer), Joe Kubert (Artist)
    From All-American Men of War #49, September 1957
  • "The Sergeant and the Gun" (6 pages)
    Robert Kanigher (Writer), Mort Drucker (Artist)
    From All-American Men of War #63, November 1958
  • Sgt. Rock: "Stop the War -- I Want to Get Off" (11 pages)
    Joe Kubert (Writer/Artist)
    From Our Army at War #196, August 1968
  • Johnny Cloud: "Death Ship of Three Wars" (15 pages)
    Robert Kanigher (Writer), Irv Novick (Artist)
    From All-American Men of War #101, Jan/Feb 1964
  • "Foxhole Fever" (6 pages)
    Bob Haney (Writer), John Severin (Artist)
    From Star Spangled War Stories #65, January 1958
  • Lt. Hunter's Hellcats: "No Loot for the Hellcats" (12 pages)
    Robert Kanigher (Writer), Russ Heath (Artist)
    From Our Fighting Forces #114, Jul/Aug 1968
  • "Horseless" (5 pages)
    Robert Kanigher (Writer), Ric Estrada (Artist)
Features:
  • "Military Color Code" (1 Page)
    (Costanza)
    (Humor filler)
  • Battle Album: "Zeppelin: Behemoth of the Air" (2 Pages)
    (Glanzman)
  • "Stan Glanzman's War Diary" (2 Pages)
    (Glanzman)
  • "Sgt. Rock's Rescue Maze" (1 Page)
    (Puzzle)
  • "Take Ten" (2 Pages)
    (Letters page)

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Superboy #202


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TITLE:
Superboy #202
PUBLICATION DATE: May/Jun 1974 (onsale 2/21/1974)
FORMAT: 96 squarebound pages plus covers
COVER PRICE: $0.60
COVER ART: Nicholas Peter Cardy
NOTES: -
CONTENTS: "Superboy Starring the Legion of Super-Heroes"
Stories:
  • Legion of Super-Heroes: "Lost:A Million Miles from Home" (6 pages)
    Cary Bates (Writer), Dave Cockrum (Penciller), Mike Grell (Inker)
  • Legion of Super-Heroes: "The Legionnaire Who Killed" (16 pages)
    Edmond Hamilton (Writer), Curt Swan (Penciller), Sheldon Moldoff (Inker), George Klein (Inker)
    From Adventure Comics #342, March 1966
  • Legion of Super-Heroes: "The Super-Stalag of Space" (16 pages)
    Edmond Hamilton (Writer), Curt Swan (Penciller), George Klein (Inker)
    From Adventure Comics #344, May 1966
  • Legion of Super-Heroes: "The Execution of Matter-Eater Lad" (17 pages)
    Edmond Hamilton (Writer), Curt Swan (Penciller), George Klein (Inker)
    From Adventure Comics #345, June 1966
  • Legion of Super-Heroes: "The Wrath of the Devil-Fish" (14 pages)
    Cary Bates (Writer), Dave Cockrum (Artist)
  • Superboy: "The Superboy of Bigville" (9 pages)
    Curt Swan (Penciller), George Klein (Inker)
    From Superboy #91, September 1961
Features:
  • "The Lore of the Legion" (4 Pages)
    (Background information of Legionnaires)
  • "Super-Talk" (2 Pages)
    (Letters Page)

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Batman #256


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TITLE: Batman #256
PUBLICATION DATE: May/Jun 1974 (onsale 2/21/1974)
FORMAT: 96 squarebound pages plus covers
COVER PRICE: $0.60
COVER ART: Nicholas Peter Cardy
NOTES: -
CONTENTS: "Batman"
Stories:
  • Batman: "Catwoman's Circus Caper" (20 pages)
    Dennis J. O'Neil (Writer), Irv Novick (Penciller), Dick Giordano (Inker)
  • Batman: "Dinosaur Island" (12 pages)
    Bill Finger (Writer), Bob Kane (Penciller), Ray Burnley (Inker)
    From Batman #35, Jun/Jul 1946
  • Batman: "The Penny Plunderers" (13 pages)
    Bill Finger (Writer), Bob Kane (Penciller), Jack Burnley (Inker)
    From World's Finest Comics #30, Sep/Oct 1947
  • Batman: "Brothers in Crime" (13 pages)
    Don Cameron (Writer), Jerry Robinson (Artist)
    From Batman #12, Aug/Sep 1942
  • Batman: "The Thousand and One Trophies of Batman" (12 pages)
    Edmond Hamilton (Writer), Bob Kane (Penciller), Charles Paris (Inker)
    From Detective Comics #158, April 1950
  • Batman: "The Secret of Batman Island" (8 pages)
    Bill Finger (Writer), Sheldon Moldoff (Penciller), Charles Paris (Inker)
    From Batman #119, October 1958
Features:
  • "Letters to the Batman" (1 Page)
    (Letters Page)
  • "If Bruce Wayne Had Not Become the Batman" (2 Pages)
    (Depicts several different alternate lives of Bruce Wayne)
  • "Bat-Puzzle" (1 Page)
    (Crossword puzzle)
  • "The Catwoman" (1 Page)
    (Pictoral history of Catwoman)
  • "Letters to the Batman Extra" (1 Page)
    (Letters Page)

Friday, November 20, 2009

World's Finest Comics #223


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TITLE:
World's Finest Comics #223
PUBLICATION DATE: May/Jun 1974 (onsale 2/19/1974)
FORMAT: 96 squarebound pages plus covers
COVER PRICE: $0.60
COVER ART: Nicholas Peter Cardy
NOTES: -
CONTENTS: "Superman and Batman Co-Starring Deadman"
Stories:
  • Superman/Batman: "Wipe the Blood Off My Name" (20 pages)
    Bob Haney (Writer), Dick Dillin (Penciller), Vince Colletta (Inker)
  • Deadman: "An Eye for an Eye" (17 pages)
    Carmine Infantino (Plotter), Jack Miller (Scripter), Neal Adams (Penciller), George Roussos (Inker)
    From Strange Adventures #206, November 1967
  • Superman/Batman: "The Reversed Heroes" (12 pages)
    Bill Finger (Writer), Dick Sprang (Penciller), Stan Kaye (Inker)
    From World's Finest Comics #87, Mar/Apr 1957
  • Aquaman: "The Sunken City of Gold" (6 pages)
    Jack Miller (Writer), Ramona Fradon (Artist)
    From Adventure Comics #223, April 1956
  • Robotman: "License for a Robot" (6 pages)
    Joe Certa (Artist)
    From Detective Comics #197, July 1953
  • Superman/Batman: "The Composite Superman" (18 pages)
    Edmond Hamilton (Writer), Curt Swan (Penciller), George Klein (Inker)
    From World's Finest Comics #142, June 1964
Features:
  • "The Superman-Batman Team on Radio" (3 Pages)
    (Transcript from a scene of the Superman Radio Show)
  • "From the World's Finest Fans" (2 Pages)
    (Letters Page)

Thursday, November 19, 2009

The Unexpected #157


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TITLE:
Unexpected #157
PUBLICATION DATE: May/Jun 1974 (onsale 2/12/1974)
FORMAT: 96 squarebound pages plus covers
COVER PRICE: $0.60
COVER ART: Nicholas Peter Cardy
NOTES: -
CONTENTS: "Unexpected"
Stories:
  • "The House of the Executioner" (6 pages)
    Leo Dorfman (Writer), Eufronio Reyes Cruz (Artist)
  • "The Corpse in the Dead Letter Office" (7 pages)
    John Calnan (Artist)
  • "Something's Alive in Volcano 13" (8 pages)
    Jim Mooney (Artist)
    From House of Mystery #83, February 1959
  • "The Man Who Cheated Death" (8 pages)
    William (Bill) Ely (Artist)
    From House of Mystery #101, August 1960
  • "The Mystery of the Sorcerer's Squad" (8 pages)
    Ruben Moreira (Artist)
    From House of Mystery #118, January 1962
  • "The Phantom Duel" (6 pages)
    William (Bill) Ely (Artist)
    From House of Secrets #1, Nov/Dec 1956
  • "Beware, I Can Read Your Mind" (6 pages)
    Sheldon Moldoff (Artist)
    From Tales of the Unexpected #7, November 1956
  • "I Battled the Abomindable Snowman" (8 pages)
    John Prentice (Artist)
    From My Greatest Adventure #10, Jul/Aug 1956
  • "Born Loser" (5 pages)
    Carl Wessler (Writer), Sonny Trinidad (Artist)
  • "The Mystery of the Teen-Age Swami" (6 pages)
    George Roussos (Artist)
    From House of Mystery #92, November 1959
  • "Body Snatcher" (5 pages)
    Carl Wessler (Writer), Rich Buckler (Artist)
  • "Who Will Kill Gigantus?" (8 pages)
    George Kashdan (Writer), Alfredo P. Alcala (Artist)
Features:
  • "The Dagger's Deed" (1 Page)
    (Filler)
  • "Unexpected Mail" (2 Pages)
    (Letters Page)

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Shazam #12


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TITLE: Shazam #12
PUBLICATION DATE: May/Jun 1974 (onsale 2/19/1974)
FORMAT: 96 squarebound pages plus covers
COVER PRICE: $0.60
COVER ART: Robert Oksner
NOTES: -
CONTENTS: "Shazam"
Stories:
  • Captain Marvel: "The Golden Plague" (7 pages)
    E. Nelson Bridwell (Writer), Robert Oksner (Artist)
  • Mary Marvel: "Mary Marvel Versus Nightowl" (11 pages)
    Otto Binder (Writer), Jack Binder (Artist)
    From Mary Marvel #24, May 1948
  • Captain Marvel: "Uncle Marvel's Wedding" (9 pages)
    William Woolfolk (Writer)
    From Captain Marvel Adventures #59, April 1946
  • Captain Marvel, Jr.: "The Longest Block in the World" (6 pages)
    Elliot S. Maggin (Writer), Dick Giordano (Artist)
  • Marvel Family: "The Sivana Family Strikes at the Marvel Family" (38 pages)
    Otto Binder (Writer), Pete Costanza (Artist), Jack Binder (Artist), Bud Thompson (Artist)
    From Marvel Family #10, April 1947
  • Captain Marvel: "Mighty Master of the Martial Arts" (7 pages)
    Elliot S. Maggin (Writer), Robert Oksner (Penciller), Vince Colletta (Inker)
Features:
  • "Billy Batson's Family Album" (2 Pages)
    (Bridwell/??)
    (Illos and text: Depicts the Marvel Family)
  • "Shazamail" (1 Page)
    (Letters page)
  • "The Shazam Gods and Heroes" (2 Pages)
    (Bridwell/??)
    (Illos and text: Background on Cap's powers)
  • "Super-Spectacular Shazamail" (1 Page)
    (Letters page)

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Young Romance #199

I don't have any scans of this one, but if some kind soul would send me a copy (or at least alert me as to where one is) I'll upload it to this clearing house for fans of DC's 100-Page Super Spectacular comic books as quickly as possible. Thank you in advance!


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TITLE:
Young Romance #199
PUBLICATION DATE: May/Jun 1974 (onsale 2/7/1974)
FORMAT: 96 squarebound pages plus covers
COVER PRICE: $0.60
COVER ART:
NOTES: -
CONTENTS: "Young Romance"
Stories:
  • "Love? Why Ruin a Perfect Friendship" (5 pages)
  • "Second Choice" (11 pages)
  • "You Can't Ever Be Mine" (8 pages)
    Tony Abruzzo (Penciller), Bernard Sachs (Inker)
    From Secret Hearts #62, April 1960
  • "Hopeless Love" (8 pages)
  • "Reach for a Star" (8 pages)
  • "Make Love to His Friend" (8 pages)
    Tony Abruzzo (Penciller)
    From Girls' Romances #137, December 1968
  • "Why Can't I Fall in Love" (10 pages)
  • "The Mirror" (12 pages)
Features:
  • "My Creed" (1 Page)
    (??/??)
    (Poetry/art)
  • "Silent Song of Love" (1 Page)
    (??/??)
    (Poetry/art)
  • "Bulletin Board" (2 Pages)
    (??/??)
    (Poetry/art)
  • "Sew Here's How" (2 Pages)
    (??/??)
    (Fashion tips)
  • "Beauty on a Budget" (1 Page)
    (??/??)
    (Fashion tips)
  • "Paul - the Other Side" (1 Page)
    (Advice column)
  • "First Love" (1 Page)
    (??/??)
    (Poetry/art)

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Justice League of America #111


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TITLE: Justice League of America #111
PUBLICATION DATE: May/Jun 1974 (onsale 2/5/1974)
FORMAT: 96 squarebound pages plus covers
COVER PRICE: $0.60
COVER ART: Nicholas Peter Cardy
NOTES: -
CONTENTS: "Justice League of America"
Stories:
  • Justice League of America: "Balance of Power" (20 pages)
    Len Wein (Writer), Dick Dillin (Penciller), Dick Giordano (Inker)
  • Seven Soldiers of Victory: "Beware! The Black Star Shines" (33 pages)
    Mort Weisinger (Writer), Bill Finger (Writer), Mort Meskin (Artist), Creig Flessel (Artist), Hal Sherman (Artist), George Papp (Artist), John Lehti (Artist)
    From Leading Comics #2, Spring 1942
  • Justice League of America: "Attack of the Star-Bolt Warrior" (24 pages)
    Gardner F. Fox (Writer), Mike Sekowsky (Penciller), Bernard Sachs (Inker)
    From Justice League of America #32, December 1964
Features:
  • "Wanted:The Injustice Gang" (2 Pages)
    (Pasko/Broderick)
    (Background on the Injustice Gang)
  • "JLA Puzzle" (1 Page)
    (Crossword puzzle)
  • "The Seven Soldiers of Victory" (1 Page)
    (Text describing the history of the 7 Soldiers)
  • "The Seven Soldiers of Victory" (1 Page)
    (??)
    (Pin-up) From Justice League of America #76, Nov-Dec 1969
  • "JLA Mail Room" (2 Pages)
    (Letters page)

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Tarzan #230

With this issue, I have covered 38 issues and am 1/3rd of the way done and all I feel like saying is: whew! This turned out to be more work than I originally thought it would be, but it's still a lot of fun.


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TITLE:
Tarzan #230
PUBLICATION DATE: Apr/May 1974 (onsale 1/31/1974)
FORMAT: 96 squarebound pages plus covers
COVER PRICE: $0.60
COVER ART: Joe Kubert
NOTES: -
CONTENTS: "Tarzan"
Stories:
  • Tarzan: (The Rescue of the Fawn) (6 pages)
    Joe Kubert (Writer/Artist)
  • Korak, Son of Tarzan: "Leap into Death" (14 pages)
    Robert Kanigher (Writer), Joe Kubert (Penciller), Russ Heath (Inker)
  • Tarzan: "The Slave Traders" (19 pages)
    Russ Manning (Writer/Artist)
  • Bomba: "The Deadly Sting of Ana Conda" (20 pages)
    George Kashdan (Writer), Jack Sparling (Artist)
    From Bomba the Jungle Boy #4, Mar/Apr 1968
  • Congo Bill: "Mystery of the Stolen Bell" (6 pages)
    George Kashdan (Writer), Edwin J. Smalle, Jr. (Artist)
    From Action Comics #145, June 1950
  • Detective Chimp: "Meet Detective Chimp" (8 pages)
    John Broome (Writer), Carmine Infantino (Penciller), Sy Barry (Inker)
    From Adventures of Rex the Wonder Dog #4, Jul/Aug 1952
  • Carson of Venus: "Into the Noobolian Valley" (5 pages)
    Michael William Kaluta (Writer/Penciller), Phil Trumbo (Inker)
Features:
  • "The Dum-Dum" (1 Page)
    (Letters Page)
  • "How I Wrote the Tarzan Books" (2 Pages)
    (Text feature by Edgar Rice Burroughs)
  • "Tarzan:Citizen of the World" (3 Pages)
    (Text recap of Tarzan in the movies by Allan Asherman)

Friday, November 13, 2009

Detective Comics #440





TITLE: Detective Comics #440
PUBLICATION DATE: Apr/May 1974 (onsale 1/31/1974)
FORMAT: 96 squarebound pages plus covers
COVER PRICE: $0.60
COVER ART: Jim Aparo
NOTES: -
CONTENTS: "Detective Comics"
Stories:
  • Batman: "Ghost Mountain Midnight" (12 pages)
    Archie Goodwin (Writer), Sal Amendola (Penciller), Dick Giordano (Inker)
  • Manhunter: "Battles the Cobras of the Deep" (9 pages)
    Jack Kirby (Writer/Penciller), Joe Simon (Inker)
    From Adventure Comics #79, October 1942
  • Hawkman: "The Fear That Haunted Hawkman" (15 pages)
    Gardner F. Fox (Writer), Murphy Anderson (Artist)
    From Hawkman #3, Aug/Sep 1964
  • Doll Man: "A Million-Dollar Corpse" (11 pages)
    William Woolfolk (Writer), Al Bryant (Artist)
    From Feature Comics #123, June 1948
  • Green Lantern: "Too Many Suspects" (12 pages)
    Robert Kanigher (Writer), Alex Toth (Penciller), Frank Giacoia (Inker)
    From Green Lantern #37, Mar/Apr 1949
  • Batman: "Inside Story of the Outsider" (15 pages)
    Gardner F. Fox (Writer), Sheldon Moldoff (Penciller), Joe Giella (Inker)
    From Detective Comics #356, October 1966
  • Manhunter: "Rebellion" (8 pages)
    Archie Goodwin (Writer), Walter Simonson (Artist)
Features:
  • "Batman's Hotline" (2 Pages)
    (Letters Page)

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Superman Family #164


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TITLE: Superman Family #164
PUBLICATION DATE: Apr/May 1974 (onsale 1/24/1974)
FORMAT: 96 squarebound pages plus covers
COVER PRICE: $0.60
COVER ART: Nicholas Peter Cardy
NOTES: This is the first issue of Superman Family.
The numbering continues from Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen.
CONTENTS: "Jimmy Olsen Presents the Superman Family"
Stories:
  • Jimmy Olsen: "Death Bites with Fangs of Stone" (14 pages)
    Leo Dorfman (Writer), Kurt Schaffenberger (Artist)
  • Supergirl: "Brainiac's Blitz" (12 pages)
    Jim Shooter (Writer), Jim Mooney (Artist)
    From Action Comics #339, July 1966
  • Superboy: "The Super Star of Hollywood" (13 pages)
    Jerry Siegel (Writer), George Papp (Artist)
    From Adventure Comics #272, May 1960
  • Jimmy Olsen: "The Gift-Wrapped Doom" (6 pages)
    Leo Dorfman (Writer), Kurt Schaffenberger (Artist)
  • Jimmy Olsen: "The Death March" (9 pages)
    Leo Dorfman (Writer), Al Plastino (Artist)
    From Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #76, April 1964
  • Lois Lane: "The Three Wives of Superman" (25 pages)
    Kurt Schaffenberger (Artist)
    From Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #51, August 1964
Features:
  • "Jimmy Olsen's Pen-Pals" (2 Pages)
    (Letters Page)
  • "How the Artists Draw the Superman Family" (3 Pages)
    (Sketches by Swan and Schaffenberger)

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Brave and the Bold #112


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TITLE: Brave and the Bold #112
PUBLICATION DATE: Apr/May 1974 (onsale 1/17/1974)
FORMAT: 96 squarebound pages plus covers
COVER PRICE: $0.60
COVER ART: Jim Aparo
NOTES: -
CONTENTS: "The Brave and the Bold"
Stories:
  • Batman/Mister Miracle: "The Impossible Escape" (20 pages)
    Bob Haney (Writer), Jim Aparo (Artist)
  • Aquaman/Hawkman: "Fury of the Exiled Creature" (25 pages)
    Bob Haney (Writer), Howard Purcell (Artist)
    From Brave and the Bold #51, Dec/Jan 1963
  • Silent Knight: "The Three Flaming Dooms" (10 pages)
    Robert Kanigher (Writer), Irv Novick (Artist)
    From Brave and the Bold #15, Dec/Jan 1957
  • Batman/Green Lantern: "The Tick-Tock Traps of the Time Commander" (25 pages)
    Bob Haney (Writer), Ramona Fradon (Penciller), Charles Paris (Inker)
    From Brave and the Bold #59, Apr/May 1965
Features:
  • "The Brave and the Bold Mailbag" (1 Page)
    (Letters Page)
  • "Batman's Famous Co-Stars" (3 Pages)
    (Depicts several heroes who have teamed with Batman)

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

House of Mystery #224


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TITLE: House of Mystery #224
PUBLICATION DATE: Apr/May 1974 (onsale 1/10/1974)
FORMAT: 96 squarebound pages plus covers
COVER PRICE: $0.60
COVER ART: Bill Draut/Alfredo P. Alcala/Gerry Talaoc
NOTES: -
CONTENTS: "The House of Mystery"
Stories:
  • "Night Stalker in Sun City" (9 pages)
    David Michelinie (Writer), Frank Robbins (Artist)
  • "The House of Endless Years" (7 pages)
    Gerry Conway (Writer), Bill Draut (Artist)
    From House of Secrets #83, Dec/Jan 1969
  • "The Deadman's Lucky Scarf" (8 pages)
    David Izzo (Plotter), Michael L. Fleisher (Scripter), Alfredo P. Alcala (Artist)
  • "The Reluctant Sorcerer" (8 pages)
    Howard Purcell (Writer/Artist)
    From House of Secrets #49, October 1961
  • Spectre: "Abraca-Doom" (9 pages)
    Dennis J. O'Neil (Writer), Bernie Wrightson (Artist)
    From Spectre #9, Mar/Apr 1969
  • "The One and Only, Fully Guaranteed, Super-Permanent, 100%?" (5 pages)
    Marv Wolfman (Writer), Dick Dillin (Penciller), Neal Adams (Inker)
    From House of Secrets #82, Oct/Nov 1969
  • "The Gift That Wiped Out Time" (8 pages)
    Mort Meskin (Penciller), George Roussos (Inker)
    From House of Mystery #120, March 1962
  • "Sheer Fear" (7 pages)
    Sheldon Mayer (Writer), Gerry Talaoc (Artist)
  • "The Claws of Death" (8 pages)
    George Kashdan (Writer), Alex N. Nino (Artist)
  • Phantom Stranger: "Mystery in Miniature" (6 pages)
    John Broome (Writer), Frank Giacoia (Artist)
    From Phantom Stranger #6, Jun/Jul 1953
  • "Photo Finish" (3 pages)
    Steve Skeates (Writer), Mike Sekowsky (Artist)
Features:
  • "Cain's Game Room" (3 Pages)
    (Cartoons)
  • "Cain's Mail Room" (2 Pages)
    (Letters Page)

Monday, November 9, 2009

Young Love #109


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TITLE: Young Love #109
PUBLICATION DATE: Apr/May 1974 (onsale 1/3/1974)
FORMAT: 96 squarebound pages plus covers
COVER PRICE: $0.60
COVER ART:
NOTES: -
CONTENTS: "The Agony and Ecstasy of Young Love"
Stories:
  • "A Bad Trip" (8 pages)
  • "The Huntress" (7 pages)
  • "Little Doublecrosser" (4 pages)
  • "Shy Girl" (8 pages)
    Ric Estrada (Penciller), Vince Colletta (Inker)
    From Falling In Love #111, November 1969
  • "The Mysterious Love Notes" (5 pages)
  • "A Couple of Kids" (11 pages)
  • "I Can't Get Him Out of My Mind" (10 pages)
  • "Match-Maker, Match-Breaker" (6 pages)
    J. Winslow Mortimer (Penciller), Vince Colletta (Inker)
    From Falling In Love #112, January 1970
  • "Why Can't I Hold a Boy?" (9 pages)
  • "Something Else on His Mind" (10 pages)
Features:
  • "Marc - on the Man's Side" (1 Page)
    (Letters page)
  • "4 Guys -- 4 Seasons" (1 Page)
    (??/??)
    (Poetry/art)
  • "Love Has No Voice" (1 Page)
    (??/??)
    (Poetry/art)
  • "True Love" (1 Page)
    (??/??)
    (Poetry/art)
  • "I Wonder" (1 Page)
    (??/??)
    (Poetry/art)

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Wonder Woman #211 (60¢ begins)


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TITLE:
Wonder Woman #211
PUBLICATION DATE: Apr/May 1974 (onsale 1/3/1974)
FORMAT: 96 squarebound pages plus covers
COVER PRICE: $0.60
COVER ART: Nicholas Peter Cardy
NOTES: 1st 60¢ giant
CONTENTS: "Wonder Woman"
Stories:
  • Wonder Woman: "The Maniacs of Mercury" (10 pages)
    Robert Kanigher (Writer), Ric Estrada (Penciller), Vince Colletta (Inker)
  • Wonder Woman: "The Mystery of the Atom World" (10 pages)
    Robert Kanigher (Writer), Ric Estrada (Penciller), Vince Colletta (Inker)
  • Wonder Woman: "The Origin of the Amazon Plane" (8 pages)
    Robert Kanigher (Writer), Harry G. Peter (Artist)
    From Wonder Woman #80, February 1956
  • Wonder Woman: "Wonder Woman Amazon Teen-Ager" (13 pages)
    Robert Kanigher (Writer), Ross Andru (Penciller), Mike Esposito (Inker)
    From Wonder Woman #107, July 1959
  • Wonder Woman: "The Winning of Wonder Woman's Tiara" (8 pages)
    Robert Kanigher (Writer), Harry G. Peter (Artist)
    From Wonder Woman #75, July 1955
  • Wonder Woman: "Wonder Tot and Mister Genie" (14 pages)
    Robert Kanigher (Writer), Ross Andru (Penciller), Mike Esposito (Inker)
    From Wonder Woman #126, November 1961
  • Wonder Woman: "The Secret of Wonder Woman's Sandals" (6 pages)
    Robert Kanigher (Writer), Harry G. Peter (Artist)
    From Wonder Woman #72, February 1955
  • Wonder Woman: "The Mirage Mirrors" (12 pages)
    Robert Kanigher (Writer), Ross Andru (Penciller), Mike Esposito (Inker)
    From Wonder Woman #130, May 1962
Features:
  • "The Gods of the Amazons" (1 Page)
    (Pictures and descriptions of several Greek Gods)
  • "Wonder Woman's Costumes" (1 Page)
    (Depicts the history of Wonder Woman's costume)
  • "Princessions" (1 Page)
    (Letters Page)

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Batman #255


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TITLE: Batman #255
PUBLICATION DATE: Mar/Apr 1974 (onsale 12/25/1973)
FORMAT: 96 squarebound pages plus covers
COVER PRICE: $0.50
COVER ART: Neal Adams/Nicholas Peter Cardy
NOTES: -
CONTENTS: "Batman"
Stories:
  • Batman: "Moon of the Wolf" (20 pages)
    Len Wein (Writer), Neal Adams (Penciller), Dick Giordano (Inker)
  • Batman: "The First Batman" (10 pages)
    Bill Finger (Writer), Sheldon Moldoff (Penciller), Stan Kaye (Inker)
    From Detective Comics #235, September 1956
  • Batman: "The Duped Domestics" (12 pages)
    Alvin Schwartz (Writer), Bob Kane (Penciller), Jerry Robinson (Inker)
    From Batman #22, Apr/May 1944
  • Batman: "The True-False Face of Batman" (15 pages)
    Gardner F. Fox (Writer), Carmine Infantino (Penciller), Sid Greene (Inker)
    From Detective Comics #363, May 1967
  • Robin: "Crazy-Quilt Comes Back" (8 pages)
    France E. Herron (Writer), Jim Mooney (Artist)
    From Star Spangled Comics #123, December 1951
  • Batman: "The Outsider Strikes Back" (15 pages)
    Gardner F. Fox (Writer), Sheldon Moldoff (Penciller), Joe Giella (Inker)
    From Detective Comics #340, June 1965
Features:
  • "The Story of the Batmobile" (2 Pages)
    (Various)
    (Several panels from old Batman stories)
  • "Letters to the Batman" (1 Page)
    (Letters Page)
  • "Extra Letters to the Batman" (1 Page)

Friday, November 6, 2009

Young Romance #198

I don't have any scans of this one, but if some kind soul would send me a copy (or at least alert me as to where one is) I'll upload it to this clearing house for fans of DC's 100-Page Super Spectacular comic books as quickly as possible. Thank you in advance!


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TITLE:
Young Romance #198
PUBLICATION DATE: Mar/Apr 1974 (onsale 12/4/1973)
FORMAT: 96 squarebound pages plus covers
COVER PRICE: $0.50
COVER ART:
NOTES: -
CONTENTS: "Young Romance"
Stories:
  • "Just the Way I Dreamed It" (5 pages)
  • "Will You Be My Girl?" (7 pages)
  • "We're Getting Too Serious" (6 pages)
  • "The Girl I Wanted" (7 pages)
  • "The Thrill of Love" (9 pages)
  • "My Turn for Love" (7 pages)
  • "Come Home to My Heart" (8 pages)
    From Girls' Love Stories #87, June 1962
  • "Stop-Over Love" (7 pages)
    From Secret Hearts #67, November 1960
  • "When a Girl Discovers That She's Number 2, Does She Try Harder? or Cry Harder?" (6 pages)
  • "I'm Not Taking Any Chances" (12 pages)
    Gene Colan (Penciller)
    From Girls' Romances #106, January 1965
Features:
  • "Things I Hate to Hear" (2 Pages)
    (Filler)
  • "Boyfriend" (1 Page)
    (??/??)
    (Poetry/art)
  • "The Walk" (2 Pages)
    (??/??)
    (Poetry/art)
  • "My True Love Confession" (2 Pages)
    (Reader comments)
  • "Your Eyes of Love" (1 Page)
    (??/??)
    (Poetry/art)
  • "Love is Blind" (1 Page)
    (??/??)
    (Poetry/art)

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Justice League of America #110


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TITLE:
Justice League of America #110
PUBLICATION DATE: Mar/Apr 1974 (onsale 12/6/1973)
FORMAT: 96 squarebound pages plus covers
COVER PRICE: $0.50
COVER ART: Nicholas Peter Cardy
NOTES: -
CONTENTS: "Justice League of America"
Stories:
  • Justice League of America: "The Man Who Murdered Santa Claus" (20 pages)
    Len Wein (Writer), Dick Dillin (Penciller), Dick Giordano (Inker)
  • Justice Society of America: "The Plight of a Nation" (36 pages)
    John Broome (Writer), Carmine Infantino (Penciller), Frank Giacoia (Inker), Arthur F. Peddy (Penciller), Bernard Sachs (Inker), Alex Toth (Artist)
    From All-Star Comics #40, Apr/May 1948
  • Justice League of America: "Z -- as in Zatanna -- and Zero Hour" (23 pages)
    Gardner F. Fox (Writer), Mike Sekowsky (Penciller), Sid Greene (Inker)
    From Justice League of America #51, February 1967
Features:
  • "JLA Puzzle" (1 Page)
    (Crossword puzzle)
  • "Justice Society of America" (2 Pages)
    (Pin-up by Anderson)
    From Justice League of America #76, Nov-Dec 1969
  • "JLA Mail Room" (2 Pages)
    (Letters page)

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Detective Comics #439


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TITLE:
Detective Comics #439
PUBLICATION DATE: Feb/Mar 1974 (onsale 11/29/1973)
FORMAT: 96 squarebound pages plus covers
COVER PRICE: $0.50
COVER ART: Neal Adams/Dick Giordano
NOTES: -
CONTENTS: "Detective Comics"
Stories:
  • Batman: "Night of the Stalker" (14 pages)
    Sal Amendola (Plotter/Penciller), Steve Englehart (Scripter), Dick Giordano (Inker)
  • Hawkman: "Riddle of the Clown" (8 pages)
    Robert Kanigher (Writer), Joe Kubert (Artist)
    From Flash Comics #92, February 1948
  • Atom: "The Gold Hunters of '49" (12 pages)
    Gardner F. Fox (Writer), Gil Kane (Penciller), Sid Greene (Inker)
    From Atom #12, Apr/May 1964
  • Doctor Fate: (The Leopard Girl) (6 pages)
    Gardner F. Fox (Writer), Howard Sherman (Artist)
    From More Fun Comics #66, April 1941
  • Batman: "Batman's Bewitched Nightmare" (15 pages)
    Gardner F. Fox (Writer), Sheldon Moldoff (Penciller), Joe Giella (Inker)
    From Detective Comics #336, February 1965
  • Elongated Man: "The Tantalizing Troubles of the Tripod Thieves" (10 pages)
    Gardner F. Fox (Writer), Carmine Infantino (Artist)
    From Detective Comics #355, September 1966
  • Kid Eternity: (No Title) (11 pages)
    Fred Grinaldo (Artist)
    From Kid Eternity #3, Autumn 1946
  • Manhunter: "The Resurrection of Paul Kirk" (8 pages)
    Archie Goodwin (Writer), Walter Simonson (Artist)
Features:
  • "Batman's Hotline" (2 Pages)
    (Letters Page)

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Superman #272


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TITLE:
Superman #272
PUBLICATION DATE: February 1974 (onsale 11/15/1973)
FORMAT: 96 squarebound pages plus covers
COVER PRICE: $0.50
COVER ART: Nicholas Peter Cardy
NOTES: -
CONTENTS: "All-Magic Issue"
Stories:
  • Superman: "Mr. Mxyztplk Returns" (11 pages)
    Don Cameron (Writer), Ira Yarbrough (Artist)
    From Action Comics #80, January 1945
  • Jimmy Olsen: "The Demons from Pandora's Box" (8 pages)
    Jerry Siegel (Writer), Kurt Schaffenberger (Artist)
    From Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #81, December 1964
  • Superman: "The Magicians' Convention" (12 pages)
    Jerry Siegel (Writer), John Sikela (Artist)
    From Action Comics #97, June 1946
  • Green Lantern: "The Other Side of the World" (24 pages)
    Gardner F. Fox (Writer), Gil Kane (Penciller), Sid Greene (Inker)
    From Green Lantern #42, January 1966
  • Superman: "The Enchanted Mountain" (11 pages)
    Don Cameron (Writer), Ira Yarbrough (Artist)
    From Action Comics #86, July 1945
  • Superman: "Beauty and the Super-Beast" (14 pages)
    Robert Bernstein (Writer), Curt Swan (Penciller), George Klein (Inker)
    From Superman #165, November 1963
Features:
  • "Super-Puzzle" (1 Page)
    (Crossword puzzle)
  • "Metropolis Mailbag" (1 Page)
    (Letters page)
  • "Play the Graffitti Game with Superman" (2 Pages)
    (various)
    (Artist interpretations of Superman)

Monday, November 2, 2009

Young Love #108

I don't have any scans of this one in English, but if some kind soul would send me a copy (or at least alert me as to where one is) I'll upload it to this clearing house for fans of DC's 100-Page Super Spectacular Comic books as quickly as possible. Thank you in advance!


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TITLE:
Young Love #108
PUBLICATION DATE: Feb/Mar 1974 (onsale 11/1/1973)
FORMAT: 96 squarebound pages plus covers
COVER PRICE: $0.50
COVER ART:
NOTES: -
CONTENTS: "The Agony and Ecstasy of Young Love"
Stories:
  • "Twice in One Summer" (9 pages)
  • "A Picture to Kiss" (7 pages)
  • "Cry Like a Real Girl" (3 pages)
  • "I'll Send for You" (8 pages)
  • "An Hour of Love" (8 pages)
  • "Don't Call It Love" (7 pages)
  • "Pick Up the Pieces" (8 pages)
  • "My Secret Love" (12 pages)
    From Young Romance #142, Jun/Jul 1966
  • "Only Money" (6 pages)
  • "Serenade to a Broken Heart" (8 pages)
    Mike Sekowsky (Penciller)
    From Secret Hearts #65, August 1960
  • "Laugh It Up" (6 pages)
Features:
  • "Questions" (1 Page)
    (??/??)
    (Teenage advice)
  • "Marc - on the Man's Side" (1 Page)
    (Letters page)

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Batman #254


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TITLE:
Batman #254
PUBLICATION DATE: Jan/Feb 1974 (onsale 10/23/1973)
FORMAT: 96 squarebound pages plus covers
COVER PRICE: $0.50
COVER ART: Nicholas Peter Cardy
NOTES: -
CONTENTS: "Batman"
Stories:
  • Batman: "King of the Gotham Jungle" (13 pages)
    Frank Robbins (Writer), Irv Novick (Penciller), Dick Giordano (Inker)
  • Batman: "The Witch and the Manuscript of Doom" (13 pages)
    Bill Finger (Writer), Bob Kane (Artist)
    From World's Best Comics #1, 1941
  • Batman: "Bullet-Hole Club" (12 pages)
    David Vern Reed (Writer), Dick Sprang (Penciller), Charles Paris (Inker)
    From World's Finest Comics #50, Feb/Mar 1951
  • Batman: "The Man Who Stole from Batman" (15 pages)
    Gardner F. Fox (Writer), Sheldon Moldoff (Penciller), Joe Giella (Inker)
    From Detective Comics #334, December 1964
  • Robin: "The Phenomenal Memory of Luke Graham" (7 pages)
    Elliot S. Maggin (Writer), Dick Dillin (Penciller), Murphy Anderson (Inker)
  • Batman: "The Son of the Joker" (10 pages)
    Bill Finger (Writer), Sheldon Moldoff (Artist)
    From Batman #145, February 1962
  • Batman: "The Guardian of the Bat-Signal" (10 pages)
    Edmond Hamilton (Writer), Sheldon Moldoff (Penciller), Charles Paris (Inker)
    From Batman #85, August 1954
Features:
  • "Batman Oddities" (1 Page)
    (Kane)
    (Several panels from old Batman stories)
  • "Bat-Maze" (1 Page)
    (Puzzle)
  • "Letters to the Batman" (2 Pages)
    (Letters Page)
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