Friday, October 15, 2021

January 1970 - June 1970


San Francisco Comic Book #1.

Edited by Gary Arlington. The comic features new material by cartoonists R. (Robert) Crumb, Robert Dougherty, Rick Griffin, Rory Hayes, Jack Jackson, Mervinius, Willy Murphy, Dan O’Neill, Jim Osborne, Leonard Rifas, Spain Rodriguez, Dave Sheridan, R. K. Sloane, Larry Welz, and S. Clay Wilson. Cover illustration by Rory Hayes. Standard-format comic book. Black-and-white interiors. 36 pages. San Francisco: San Francisco Comic Book Company. Cover/indicia date: January-February 1970. Cover price: 50¢.

Note

The exact publication date is unknown. No copyright registration appears to have been filed.


Creepy #32.

Published on January 13, 1970. Edited by Bill Parente. The magazine includes the story “Rock God,” by Harlan Ellison & Neal Adams, with Frank Frazetta. Cover illustration by Frank Frazetta. Magazine format. Black-and-white interiors. 68 pages. New York: Warren. Cover/indicia date: April 1970. Cover price: 50¢.

Note

Frank Frazetta later published the cover illustration as a poster titled “Night Stalker.”


Fantastic Four #97.

The estimated newsstand availability date is January 13, 1970. Edited by Stan Lee. The comic features the story “The Monster from the Lost Lagoon!,” by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby, with Frank Giacoia. Cover illustration by Jack Kirby, with John Verpoorten. Standard-format comic book. Color interiors. 36 pages. New York: Magazine Management (Marvel). Cover/indicia date: April 1970. Cover price: 15¢.

Note

The copyright date is December 16, 1969.


Sugar and Spike #89.

Published on February 5, 1970. Edited by Murray Boltinoff. The comic includes the stories “Runaway Dump-Truck!” and “Bernie the Brain Does It Again,” both by Sheldon Mayer. Cover illustration by Sheldon Mayer. Standard-format comic book. Color interiors. 36 pages. New York: National (DC). Cover/indicia date: April-May 1970. Cover price: 15¢.


Mad #134.

Published on February 10, 1970. Edited by Albert B. Feldstein. The contributors include Sergio Aragonés, Dave Berg, Max Brandel, Chevy Chase, Bob Clarke, Paul Coker, Jr., Jack Davis, Dick DeBartolo, Mort Drucker, Stan Hart, Frank Jacobs, Al Jaffee, Tom Koch, Don Martin, Norman Mingo, John Cullen Murphy, Antonio Prohias, Sy Reit, Gloria L. Rich, Irving Schild, and George Woodbridge. Cover illustration by Norman Mingo. Magazine format. Black-and-white interiors. 52 pages. New York: E. C. Cover/indicia date: April 1970. Cover price: 35¢.


Fantastic Four #98.

The estimated newsstand availability date is February 17, 1970. Edited by Stan Lee. The comic features the story “Mystery on the Moon!,” by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby, with Joe Sinnott. Cover illustration by Jack Kirby, with Joe Sinnott. Standard-format comic book. Color interiors. 36 pages. New York: Magazine Management (Marvel). Cover/indicia date: May 1970. Cover price: 15¢.

Note

The copyright date is January 20, 1970.


The Mad Book of Magic and Other Dirty Tricks, Al Jaffee.

Published on February 17, 1970. The book features new material by cartoonist Al Jaffee. Foreword by Nick Meglin, Cover illustration by Al Jaffee. Mass-market paperback book. Black-and-white interiors. 196 pages. New York: Signet (New American Library). Cover price: 60¢.


Motor City Comics #2.

Published on February 17, 1970. The comic features new material by R. (Robert) Crumb. Cover illustration by R. Crumb. Standard-format comic book. Black-and-white interiors. 28 pages. San Francisco: Rip Off. Cover/indicia date: February 1970. Cover price: 50¢.


Green Lantern #76.

Published on February 19, 1970. Edited by Julius Schwartz. The comic features the Green Lantern/Green Arrow story “No Evil Shall Escape My Sight!,” by Denny O’Neil & Neal Adams. Cover illustration by Neal Adams. Standard-format comic book. Color interiors. 36 pages. New York: National (DC). Cover/indicia date: April 1970. Cover price: 15¢.

Note

“No Evil Shall Escape My Sight!” was the first of the Green Lantern/Green Arrow run of stories, which were superhero-adventure treatments of various social issues. It was a highly publicized effort to appeal to an older readership than the traditional children’s audience for costumed-superhero material. The run was a sales failure. After two years and 13 issues of the new format, the Green Lantern series was cancelled for declining sales.


Insect Fear #1.

The comic features new material by cartoonists Baby Jerry, R. (Robert) Crumb, Kim Deitch, Justin Green, Rory Hayes, John “Mad” Peck, Spain Rodriguez, Gilbert Shelton, Alan Shenker, Art Spiegelman, and S. Clay Wilson. Cover illustration by Spain Rodriguez. Standard-format comic book. Black-and-white interiors. 28 pages. San Francisco: Print Mint. Cover/indicia date: March 1970. Cover price: 50¢.


Vampirella #5.

Published on March 5, 1970. Edited by Bill Parente. Cover illustration by Frank Frazetta. Magazine format. Black-and-white interiors. 68 pages. New York: Warren. Cover/indicia date: June 1970. Cover price: 50¢.


Fantastic Four #99.

The estimated newsstand availability date is March 17, 1970. Edited by Stan Lee. The comic features the story “The Torch Goes Wild!,” by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby, with Joe Sinnott. Cover illustration by Jack Kirby, with John Verpoorten. Standard-format comic book. Color interiors. 36 pages. New York: Magazine Management (Marvel). Cover/indicia date: June 1970. Cover price: 15¢.

Note

The copyright date is February 17, 1970.


The Return of a Mad Look at Old Movies, Dick DeBartolo & Jack Davis.

Published on March 17, 1970. The book features new material by scriptwriter Dick DeBartolo and artist Jack Davis. Foreword by Nick Meglin. Cover illustration by Jack Davis. Mass-market paperback book. Black-and-white interiors. 196 pages. New York: Signet (New American Library). Cover price: 60¢.


Mad #135.

Published on March 24, 1970. Edited by Albert B. Feldstein. The contributors include Sergio Aragonés, Dave Berg, Max Brandel, Bob Clarke, Paul Coker, Jr., Jack Davis, Dick DeBartolo, Mort Drucker, Stan Hart, Al Jaffee, Tom Koch, Arnie Kogen, Don Martin, Sidney Paulson, Jack Rickard, Larry Siegel, Angelo Torres, and George Woodbridge. Cover illustration by Jack Davis. Magazine format. Black-and-white interiors. 52 pages. New York: E. C. Cover/indicia date: June 1969. Cover price: 35¢.


Our Love Story #5.

The estimated newsstand availability date is March 24, 1970. Edited by Stan Lee. The comic includes the story “My Heart Broke in Hollywood!,” by Stan Lee & Jim Steranko. Cover illustration by John Romita. Standard-format comic book. Color interiors. 36 pages. New York: Magazine Management (Marvel). Cover/indicia date: June 1970. Cover price: 15¢.

Notes

The copyright date is February 24, 1970.

The Jim Steranko-illustrated story referred to above can be read here.


Zap Comix #5.

Published on March 25, 1970. The comic features new material by cartoonists R. (Robert) Crumb, Rick Griffin, Victor Moscoso, Spain Rodriguez, Gilbert Shelton, Robert Williams, and S. Clay Wilson. Cover illustration by Robert Williams. Standard-format comic book. Black-and-white interiors. 52 pages. San Francisco: Print Mint. Cover/indicia date: 1970. Cover price: 50¢.


The Portable Mad.

The book features select material first published in Mad #89-91. The contributors include Sergio Aragonés, Dave Berg, Bob Clarke, Paul Coker, Jr., Dick DeBartolo, Mort Drucker, Don “Duck” Edwing, Phil Hahn, Stan Hart, Al Jaffee, Don Martin, Norman Mingo, Joe Orlando, Don Reilly, Jack Rickard, Larry Siegel, and George Woodbridge. Cover illustration by Norman Mingo. Mass-market paperback book. Black-and-white interiors. 196 pages. New York: Signet (New American Library). Cover/indicia date: April 1970. Cover price: 60¢.

Note

The exact publication date is unknown. No copyright registration appears to have been filed.


San Francisco Comic Book #2.

Published in April 1970. Edited by Gary Arlington. The comic features new material by cartoonists R. (Robert) Crumb, Kim Deitch, Rick Griffin, Greg Irons, Mervinius, Willy Murphy, Dan O’Neill, Jim Osborne, Trina Robbins, Spain Rodriguez, Larry Welz, Robert Williams, and S. Clay Wilson. Cover illustration by Greg Irons. Standard-format comic book. Black-and-white interiors. 36 pages. Berkeley, CA: Print Mint. Cover/indicia date: 1970. Cover price: 50¢.

Note

The exact publication date is unknown. No copyright registration appears to have been filed.


Slow Death Funnies #1.

The comic features new material by cartoonists Tony Auth, R. Cobb, R. (Robert) Crumb, Kim Deitch, Jim Evans, Gary Grimshaw, Jeffery Hayes, Rory Hayes, Greg Irons, Jack “Jaxon” Jackson, Jim Osborne, Gilbert Shelton, Dave Sheridan, Fred Schrier, and Randy Tuten. Cover illustration by Greg Irons. Standard-format comic book. Black-and-white interiors. 36 pages. Berkeley, CA: Last Gasp. Cover/indicia date: April 1970. Cover price: 50¢.

Note

The exact publication date is unknown. No copyright registration appears to have been filed.


Sugar and Spike #90.

Published on April 7, 1969. Edited by Murray Boltinoff. The comic includes the stories “What’s Flumsh?” and “Spike Investigates the ‘Window-Box’,” both by Sheldon Mayer. Cover illustration by Sheldon Mayer. Standard-format comic book. Color interiors. 36 pages. New York: National (DC). Cover/indicia date: June-July 1970. Cover price: 15¢.


Fantastic Four #100.

The estimated newsstand availability date is April 14, 1970. Edited by Stan Lee. The comic features the story “The Long Journey Home!,” by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby, with Joe Sinnott. Cover illustration by Jack Kirby, with Joe Sinnott. Standard-format comic book. Color interiors. 36 pages. New York: Magazine Management (Marvel). Cover/indicia date: July 1970. Cover price: 15¢.

Note

The copyright date is March 17, 1970.


Huey, Dewey and Louie, Junior Woodchucks #6.

Published on April 16, 1970. Edited by Chase Craig. The comic includes the story “Peril of the Black Forest,” by Carl Barks & John Carey. Cover illustration by Kay Wright, with Larry Mayer. Standard-format comic book. Color interiors. 36 pages. Poughkeepsie, NY: Gold Key. Cover/indicia date: July 1970. Cover price: 15¢.


Take a Bow, B. C., Johnny Hart.

Published on April 30, 1970. The book features material first published in Johnny Hart's B. C. daily-newspaper strip. Cover illustration by Johnny Hart. Mass-market paperback book. Black-and-white interiors. 136 pages. Greenwich, CT: Fawcett Gold Medal. Cover/indicia date: 1970. Cover price: 50¢.


Fantastic Four #101.

The estimated newsstand availability date is May 12, 1970. Edited by Stan Lee. The comic features the story “Bedlam in the Baxter Building!,” by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby, with Joe Sinnott. Cover illustration by Jack Kirby, with Joe Sinnott. Standard-format comic book. Color interiors. 36 pages. New York: Magazine Management (Marvel). Cover/indicia date: August 1970. Cover price: 15¢.

Note

The copyright date is April 14, 1970.


Mad #136.

Published on May 12, 1970. Edited by Albert B. Feldstein. The contributors include Sergio Aragonés, Dave Berg, Bob Clarke, Paul Coker, Jr., Jack Davis, Dick DeBartolo, Mort Drucker, Stan Hart, Frank Jacobs, Al Jaffee, Arnie Kogen, Don Martin, Norman Mingo, John Cullen Murphy, Antonio Prohias, Sy Reit, Jack Rickard, Irving Schild, Lou Silverstone, Angelo Torres, and George Woodbridge. Cover illustration by Norman Mingo. Magazine format. Black-and-white interiors. 52 pages. New York: E. C. Cover/indicia date: July 1970. Cover price: 35¢.


Asterix the Legionary, René Goscinny & Albert Uderzo.

The book is an English-language translation of the 1967 French-language album Astérix légionnaire, published by the French-Belgian publisher Dargaud. The story was originally serialized in the magazine Pilote in 1966. English-language translation by Anthea Bell and Derek Brockridge. Cover illustration by Albert Uderzo. Trade-paperback book. Color interiors. 56 pages. New York: William Morrow. Cover/indicia date: June 1970. Cover price: $2.95.

Note

This is the tenth book in the Astérix series, but the third to be published in the United States.


Vampirella #7.

Published on June 4, 1970. Edited by James Warren. Cover illustration by Frank Frazetta. Magazine format. Black-and-white interiors. 68 pages. New York: Warren. Cover/indicia date: September 1970. Cover price: 50¢.

Note

Frank Frazetta later published the cover illustration as a poster titled “Sun Goddess.”


Sugar and Spike #91.

Published on June 9, 1970. Edited by Murray Boltinoff. The comic features the stories “Beach Nuts!” and “Zelda, the Walking Riot!,” both by Sheldon Mayer. Cover illustration by Sheldon Mayer. Standard-format comic book. Color interiors. 36 pages. New York: National (DC). Cover/indicia date: August-September 1970. Cover price: 15¢.


Fantastic Four #102.

The estimated newsstand availability date is June 9, 1970. Edited by Stan Lee. The comic features the story “The Strength of the Sub-Mariner,” by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby, with Joe Sinnott. Cover illustration by John Romita, with John Verpoorten. Standard-format comic book. Color interiors. 36 pages. New York: Magazine Management (Marvel). Cover/indicia date: September 1970. Cover price: 15¢.

Notes

The copyright date is May 12, 1970.

This is Jack Kirby's last regular issue of Fantastic Four.


Mad #137.

Published on June 23, 1970. Edited by Albert B. Feldstein. The contributors include Sergio Aragonés, Dave Berg, E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob Clarke, Paul Coker, Jr., Jack Davis, Dick DeBartolo, Mort Drucker, George Hart, Stan Hart, Frank Jacobs, Al Jaffee, Don Martin, Antonio Prohias, Jack Rickard, Lou Silverstone, Angelo Torres, Basil Wolverton, and George Woodbridge. Cover illustration by Jack Rickard. Magazine format. Black-and-white interiors. 52 pages. New York: E. C. Cover/indicia date: September 1970. Cover price: 35¢.

Next: July to December 1970.

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