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July 1968 - December 1968



Yellow Dog #4.

Published in July 1968. The publication features contributions by Joel Beck, Franz Cilensek, R. (Robert) Crumb, Steve Hayden, Andy Martin, John Thompson, Peter Webster, Ron White, and S. Clay Wilson. Cover illustration by R. Crumb. Tabloid format. Black-and-white interiors. 16 pages. San Francisco: Print Mint. Cover price: 25¢.

Note

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


Zap Comix #2.

Published on July 3, 1968. The comic features new material by cartoonists R. (Robert) Crumb, Rick Griffin, Victor Moscoso, and S. Clay Wilson. Cover illustration by R. Crumb. Standard-format comic book. Black-and-white interiors. 52 pages. San Francisco: Apex Novelties. Cover/indicia date: 1968. Cover price: 50¢.


Fantastic Four #79.

Published on July 16, 1968. Edited by Stan Lee. The comic features the story “A Monster Forever?,” 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: Canam (Marvel). Cover/indicia date: October 1968. Cover price: 12¢.


Viva Mad!, Sergio Aragonés.

Published on July 23, 1968. The book features new material by cartoonist Sergio Aragonés. Foreword by Jerry De Fuccio. Cover illustrated by Sergio Aragonés. Mass-market paperback book. Black-and-white interiors. 196 pages. New York: Signet (New American Library). Cover price: 60¢.



Yellow Dog #5.

Published on July 24, 1968. The publication features contributions by S. Brunswick, Franz Cilensek, R. (Robert) Crumb, Kim Deitch, Dave Gilson, Andy Martin, Chuck McNaughton, Jim Osborne, John Thompson, Ron White, S. Clay Wilson, and Charles Winans. Cover illustration by Andy Martin. Tabloid format. Black-and-white interiors. 16 pages. San Francisco: Print Mint. Cover price: 25¢.


What's New, B. C.?, Johnny Hart.

Published on July 30, 1968. The book features material originally published in Johnny Hart's B. C. daily newspaper strip. Cover illustration by Johnny Hart. Mass-market paperback book. Black-and-white interiors. 132 pages. Greenwich, CT: Fawcett Gold Medal. Cover/indicia date: July 1968. Cover price: 50¢.


Zap Comix #0.

Published in August or September 1968. The comic features new material by cartoonist R. (Robert) Crumb. Cover illustration by R. Crumb. Standard-format comic book. Black-and-white interiors. 28 pages. San Francisco: Apex Novelties. Cover/indicia date: 1968. Cover price: 35¢.

Note

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

All material in this comic predates the work in Zap Comix #1. Brian Yarvin, the publisher of the underground newspaper Yarrowstalks, surreptitiously left the United States in late 1967 without returning the original art. The issue was assembled from photocopies Crumb had made.


The Avengers #57.

Published on August 8, 1968. Edited by Stan Lee. The comic features the story “Behold… the Vision!,” by Roy Thomas & John Buscema, with George Klein. Cover illustration by John Buscema. Standard-format comic book. Color interiors. 36 pages. New York: Vista (Marvel). Cover/indicia date: October 1968. Cover price: 12¢.

Note

“Behold… the Vision!” is the first appearance of the Vision.


Sugar and Spike #79.

Published on August 8, 1968. Edited by Murray Boltinoff. The comic includes the story “The Mystery of the Swiped Sea Turtle,” by Sheldon Mayer. Cover illustration by Sheldon Mayer. Standard-format comic book. Color interiors. 36 pages. New York: National (DC). Cover/indicia date: October-November 1968. Cover price: 12¢.


Fantastic Four #80.

Published on August 13, 1968. Edited by Stan Lee. The comic features the story “Where Treads the Living Totem!,” 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: Canam (Marvel). Cover/indicia date: November 1968. Cover price: 12¢.


Fantastic Four Annual #6.

Published on August 13, 1968. Edited by Stan Lee. The comic includes the story “Let There Be… Life!,” by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby, with Joe Sinnott. Cover illustration by Jack Kirby, with Joe Sinnott. Standard-format comic book. Color interiors. 68 pages. New York: Canam (Marvel). Cover/indicia date: November 1968. Cover price: 25¢.


Mad #122.

Published on August 13, 1968. Edited by Albert B. Feldstein. The contributors include Sergio Aragonés, Neal Barbera, Dave Berg, Max Brandel, Bob Clarke, Dick DeBartolo, Connie Del Vento, Mort Drucker, Phil Hahn, Stan Hart, Al Jaffee, Arnie Kogen, Don Martin, Norman Mingo, Ronnie Nathan, Joe Orlando, Antonio Prohias, Jack Rickard, May Sakami, Irving Schild, Lou Silverstone, Eli Stein, and George Woodbridge. Cover illustration by Norman Mingo & Mort Drucker. Magazine format. Black-and-white interiors. 52 pages. New York: E. C. Cover/indicia date: October 1968. Cover price: 35¢.


Nick Fury, Agent of S. H. I. E. L. D. #7.

Published on September 3, 1968. Edited by Stan Lee. Cover illustration by Jim Steranko. Standard-format comic book. Color interiors. 36 pages. New York: Olympia (Marvel). Cover/indicia date: December 1968. Cover price: 12¢.


Fantastic Four #81.

Published on September 10, 1968. Edited by Stan Lee. The comic features the story “Enter—the Exquisite Elemental!,” 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: Canam (Marvel). Cover/indicia date: December 1968. Cover price: 12¢.


Dennis the Menace, All-American Kid, Hank Ketcham.

Published on September 12, 1968. The book features material originally published in Hank Ketcham’s Dennis the Menace daily newspaper strip. Cover illustration by Hank Ketcham. Mass-market paperback book. Black-and-white interiors. 132 pages. Greenwich, CT: Crest (Fawcett). Cover price: 50¢.


Peanuts Treasury, Charles M. Schulz.

Published on September 24, 1968. The book features material originally published between 1959 and 1967 in Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts daily newspaper strip. Foreword by Johnny Hart. Cover comic strip by Charles M. Schulz. Hardcover book. Black-and-white interiors. 260 pages. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston. Cover price: $5.95.


Snatch Comics.

Published October 1968. The comic features pornographic comics stories by R. (Robert) Crumb and S. Clay Wilson. Cover illustration by R. Crumb. Standard-format comic book. Black-and-white interiors. 36 pages. San Francisco: Apex Novelties. Cover/indicia date: October 1968. Cover price: 25¢.


R. Crumb’s Head Comix.

Published on October 7, 1968. The book features material by R. (Robert) Crumb first published in Cavalier, The East Village Other,Help!, Underground Review, Yarrowstalks, and Zap Comix. Introduction by Paul Krassner. Cover illustration by R. Crumb. Trade-paperback book. Black-and-white interiors. 68 pages. New York: Viking. Cover price: $2.50.


Sugar and Spike #80.

Published on October 8, 1968. Edited by Murray Boltinoff. The comic includes the story “Adventure Inside a Monster!,” by Sheldon Mayer. Cover illustration by Sheldon Mayer. Standard-format comic book. Color interiors. 36 pages. New York: National (DC). Cover/indicia date: December 1968-January 1969. Cover price: 12¢.


Mad #123.

Published on October 10, 1968. Edited by Albert B. Feldstein. The contributors include Sergio Aragonés, Dave Berg, Max Brandel, Bob Clarke, Paul Coker, Jr., Dick DeBartolo, Mort Drucker, Don “Duck” Edwing, Stan Hart, Frank Jacobs, Al Jaffee, Don Martin, Norman Mingo, Bob Muccio, Ronnie Nathan, Dean Norman, Joe Orlando, Paul Peter Porges, Antonio Prohias, Jack Rickard, Larry Siegel, Lou Silverstone, and George Woodbridge. Cover illustration by Norman Mingo. Magazine format. Black-and-white interiors. 52 pages. New York: E. C. Cover/indicia date: December 1968. Cover price: 35¢.


Fantastic Four #82.

Published on October 10, 1968. Edited by Stan Lee. The comic features the story “The Mark of—the Madman!,” 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: Perfect Film & Chemical (Marvel). Cover/indicia date: January 1969. Cover price: 12¢.


Marvel Super Heroes #18.

Published on October 10, 1968. Edited by Stan Lee. The comic features the Guardians of the Galaxy story “Earth Shall Overcome!,” by Arnold Drake & Gene Colan, with Mickey Demeo (Mike Esposito). Cover illustration by Gene Colan, with Mike Esposito. Standard-format comic book. Color interiors. 68 pages. New York: Perfect Film & Chemical (Marvel). Cover/indicia date: December 1968. Cover price: 25¢.

Note

“Earth Shall Overcome!” is the first appearance of the original version of the Guardians of the Galaxy. The team members were Charlie-27, Martinex, Vance Astro, and Yondu.


Bijou Funnies #1.

Published on October 20, 1968. Edited by Jay Lynch. The comic features new material by R. (Robert) Crumb, Jay Kinney, Jay Lynch, and Skip Williamson. Cover illustration by Jay Lynch. Standard-format comic book. Black-and-white interiors. 36 pages. Chicago: Bijou. Cover/indicia date: 1968. Cover price: 50¢.


Burning Mad.

Published on October 22, 1968. The book features select material from Mad #80-82. The contributors include Sergio Aragonés, Dave Berg, Bob Clarke, Phil Hahn, Stan Hart, Tom Hudson, Frank Jacobs, Al Jaffee, Tom Koch, Don Martin, Norman Mingo, Joe Orlando, Antonio Prohias, Harry Purvis, Jack Rickard, Larry Siegel, Wallace Wood, 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 price: 60¢.


Walt Disney Comics Digest #5.

Published on October 24, 1968. Edited by Del Connell. The comic includes the Daisy Duck story “The Dainty Daredevil,” by Carl Barks. Cover illustrations by Tony Strobl, with Larry Mayer. Squarebound digest format. Color interiors. 196 pages. Poughkeepsie, NY: Gold Key. Cover/indicia date: November 1968. Cover price: 50¢.

Note

“The Dainty Daredevil” is the last comic-book story drawn by Carl Barks.


Yellow Dog #6.

Published in November 1968. The publication includes contributions from Joel Beck, R. (Robert) Crumb, Buckwheat Florida, Jr., Andy Martin, Jim Osborne, Gilbert Shelton, Slevert, John Thompson, Peter Webster, Ron White, and S. Clay Wilson. Cover illustration by R. Crumb. Tabloid format. Black-and-white interiors. 16 pages. San Francisco: Print Mint. Cover price: 25¢.


Dennis the Menace and His Pal Joey, Hank Ketcham.

Published on November 12, 1968. The book features material originally published in Hank Ketcham’s Dennis the Menace daily newspaper strip. Cover illustration by Hank Ketcham. Mass-market paperback book. Black-and-white interiors. 112 pages. Greenwich, CT: Crest (Fawcett). Cover price: 40¢.


Fantastic Four #83.

Published on November 12, 1968. Edited by Stan Lee. The comic features the story “Shall Man Survive?,” 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: Perfect Film & Chemical (Marvel). Cover/indicia date: February 1969. Cover price: 12¢.


Mad #124.

Published on November 12, 1968. Edited by Albert B. Feldstein. The contributors include Sergio Aragonés, Gilbert Barnhill, Dave Berg, Bob Clarke, Paul Coker, Jr., Jack Davis, Dick DeBartolo, Mort Drucker, Don “Duck” Edwing, Frank Jacobs, Al Jaffee, Arnie Kogen, Don Martin, Norman Mingo, Dean Norman, Antonio Prohias, Harry Purvis, Sy Reit, Jack Rickard, Irving Schild, Lou Silverstone, Bruce Stark, and George Woodbridge. Cover illustration by Norman Mingo. Magazine format. Black-and-white interiors. 52 pages. New York: E. C. Cover/indicia date: January 1969. Cover price: 35¢.


You’re You, Charlie Brown, Charles M. Schulz.

Published on November 18, 1968. The book collects select material first published between 1967 and 1968 in Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts daily newspaper strip. Cover illustration by Charles M. Schulz. Trade paperback. Black-and-white interiors. 132 pages. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston. Cover price: $1.00.


Mad for Better or Verse, Frank Jacobs.

Published on November 19, 1968. The book features new material by scriptwriter Frank Jacobs. The art is by Paul Coker, Jr. Foreword by Nick Meglin. Cover illustration by Paul Coker, Jr. Mass-market paperback book. Black-and-white interiors. 196 pages. New York: Signet (New American Library). Cover price: 60¢.


Sugar and Spike #81.

Published on December 5, 1968. Edited by Murray Boltinoff. The comic includes the story “Trouble in Tortilla!,” by Sheldon Mayer. Cover illustration by Sheldon Mayer. Standard-format comic book. Color interiors. 36 pages. New York: National (DC). Cover/indicia date: February-March 1969. Cover price: 12¢.


Fantastic Four #84.

Published on December 12, 1968. Edited by Stan Lee. The comic features the story “The Name Is Doom!,” 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: March 1969. Cover price: 12¢.


Yellow Dog #7.

Published on December 20, 1968. The publication includes contributions from Joel Beck, Thomas Waldo Buck, R. (Robert) Crumb, Buckwheat Florida, Jr., Andy Martin, Victor Moscoso, Don Schenker, Gilbert Shelton, Robert Williams, and S. Clay Wilson. Cover illustration by Victor Moscoso. Tabloid format. Black-and-white interiors. 16 pages. San Francisco: Print Mint. Cover price: 25¢.


Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories #341.

Published on December 27, 1968. Edited by Chase Craig. Cover illustration by Carl Barks. Standard-format comic book. Color interiors. 36 pages. Poughkeepsie, NY: Gold Key. Cover/indicia date: February 1969. Cover price: 15¢.


Mad #125.

Published on December 31, 1968. Edited by Albert B. Feldstein. The contributors include Sergio Aragonés, Dave Berg, Max Brandel, Bob Clarke, Paul Coker, Jr., Jack Davis, Dick DeBartolo, Earle Doud, Mort Drucker, Stan Hart, Frank Jacobs, Al Jaffee, Jack Kent, Don Martin, Dean Norman, Antonio Prohias, Jack Rickard, Frank Ridgeway, Irving Schild, Larry Siegel, and George Woodbridge. Cover photograph by Irving Schild. Magazine format. Black-and-white interiors. 52 pages. New York: E. C. Cover/indicia date: March 1969. Cover price: 35¢.

Next: January to June 1969.

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