Saturday, January 15, 2022

October 1977 - December 1977


Mad #195.

Published on October 4, 1977. 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, Marylyn Ippolito, Frank Jacobs, Al Jaffee, Don Martin, William McCole, Harry North, Esq., Paul Peter Porges, Antonio Prohias, Jack Rickard, Larry Siegel, and Angelo Torres. Magazine format. Black-and-white interiors. 52 pages. New York: E. C. Cover/indicia date: December 1977. Cover price: 60¢.


The Swinging Mad.

Published on October 15, 1977. The book features selections from Mad #138-145. The contributors include Sergio Aragonés, Dave Berg, Bob Clarke, Paul Coker, Jr., Jack Davis, Dick DeBartolo, Mort Drucker, Don Epstein, Frank Jacobs, Al Jaffee, Don Martin, Norman Mingo, Antonio Prohias, Gloria L. Rich, Jack Rickard, Irving Schild, Larry Siegel, Lou Silverstone, Angelo Torres, and George Woodbridge. Cover illustration by Norman Mingo. Mass-market paperback book. Black-and-white interiors. 196 pages. New York: Warner. Cover/indicia date: October 1977. Cover price: $1.25.


Red Sonja #7.

The estimated newsstand availability date is October 18, 1977. Edited by Roy Thomas. The comic features the story “Throne of Blood,” by Roy Thomas & Frank Thorne, with Clair Noto. Cover illustration by Frank Thorne. Standard-format comic book. Color interiors. 36 pages. New York: Marvel. Cover/indicia date: January 1978. Cover price: 35¢.

Notes

The copyright date is September 21, 1977.


Heavy Metal, Vol. 1, No. 8.

Published on October 18, 1977. Edited by Sean Kelly & Valerie Marchant. The magazine features both original material and English-language translations of comics stories that were first published in the French magazines Métal Hurlant and Pilote. The stories include “Ballade” and The Airtight Garage of Jerry Cornelius episode “The Third Trick: Star Billiard,” both by Moebius (Jean Giraud), “Polonius (Part 4),” by Picaret & Jacques Tardi, and “Den (Part 8),” by Richard Corben. Cover illustration by George Proctor. Magazine format. Color interiors. 100 pages. New York: HM Communications (National Lampoon). Cover/indicia date: November 1977. Cover price: $1.50.


The House of Mystery #256.

Published on October 18, 1977. Edited by Paul Levitz & Joe Orlando. Cover illustration by Bernie Wrightson. Standard-format comic book. Color interiors. 84 pages. New York: DC. Cover/indicia date: January-February 1978. Cover price: $1.00.


Howard the Duck #20.

The estimated newsstand availability date is October 25, 1977. Edited by Steve Gerber. The comic includes the story “Scrubba-dub Death!,” by Steve Gerber & Gene Colan, with Klaus Janson. Cover illustration by Gene Colan, with Tom Palmer. Standard-format comic book. Color interiors. 36 pages. New York: Marvel. Cover/indicia date: January 1978. Cover price: 35¢.

Notes

There is no copyright date. No registration appears to have been filed.


Bizarre Sex #6.

Edited by Denis Kitchen. The magazine features new material by Joel Beck, Tim Boxell, Joe Coleman, Richard Corben, George Erling, Terry Richards, Sharon Rudahl, Steve Stiles, William Stout, and Terry Stroud. Cover illustration by Richard Corben. Magazine format. Black-and-white interiors. 36 pages. Princeton, WI: Kitchen Sink. Cover/indicia date: October (November) 1977. Cover price: $1.25.


The Fantastic Four.

The book features the Fantastic Four stories by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby that were first published in Fantastic Four #1-6. Introduction by Stan Lee. Cover illustration by Gil Kane, with John Romita and Joe Sinnott. Mass-market paperback book. Color interiors. 164 pages. New York: Pocket (Simon and Schuster). Cover/indicia date: November 1977. Cover price: $1.95.

Notes

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

The cover illustration is a modified version of the cover for Fantastic Four #143.


Heavy Metal, Vol. 1, No. 9.

Published on November 15, 1977. Edited by Sean Kelly & Valerie Marchant. The magazine features both original material and English-language translations of comics stories that were first published in the French magazines Métal Hurlant and Pilote. The stories include “Vuzz (Chapters 1-9),” by Philippe Druillet, “Black Thursday,” by Moebius (Jean Giraud), and “Den (Part 9),” by Richard Corben. Cover illustration by Jean Sole. Magazine format. Color interiors. 108 pages. New York: HM Communications (National Lampoon). Cover/indicia date: December 1977. Cover price: $1.50.


Mad #196.

Published on November 15, 1977. Edited by Albert B. Feldstein. The contributors include Sergio Aragonés, Dave Berg, Bob Clarke, Paul Coker, Jr., Dick DeBartolo, Don “Duck” Edwing, Stan Hart, Frank Jacobs, Al Jaffee, Arnie Kogen, Don Martin, Harry North, Esq., Paul Peter Porges, Jack Rickard, Larry Siegel, Lou Silverstone, and Angelo Torres. Cover illustration by Jack Rickard. Magazine format. Black-and-white interiors. 52 pages. New York: E. C. Cover/indicia date: January 1978. Cover price: 60¢.


The Superhero Women, Stan Lee.

Published on November 15, 1977. Edited by Linda Sunshine. The book features origins and other key stories starring the major Marvel Comics female characters, including the Black Widow, the Cat, the Femizons, Hela, the Invisible Girl, Medusa, Ms. Marvel, Red Sonja, Shanna the She-Devil, and the Wasp. The creative personnel include Ross Andru, John Buscema, Gerry Conway, Linda Fite, H. E. Huntley (Ernie Hart), Don Heck, Bruce Jones, Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, John Romita, Carole Seuling, Marie Severin, Frank Thorne, and Roy Thomas. Book and chapter introductions by Stan Lee. Cover illustration by John Romita. Trade-paperback book. Color interiors. 260 pages. New York: Fireside (Simon and Schuster). Cover/indicia date: 1977. Cover price: $9 .95.


The X-Men #109.

The estimated newsstand availability date is November 22, 1977. Edited by Archie Goodwin. The comic features the story “Home Are the Heroes!,” by Chris Claremont & John Byrne, with Terry Austin. Cover illustration by Dave Cockrum, with Terry Austin. Standard-format comic book. Color interiors. 36 pages. New York: Marvel. Cover/indicia date: February 1978. Cover price: 35¢.

Note

The copyright date is October 25, 1977.


Creepy #95.

Published on November 29, 1977. Edited by Louise Jones (Simonson). The magazine includes the story “The Laughing Man,” by Bruce Jones & Bernie Wrightson. Cover illustration by Don Maitz. Magazine format. Color and black-and-white interiors. 76 pages. New York: Warren. Cover/indicia date: February 1978. Cover price: $1.50.


Howard the Duck #21.

The estimated newsstand availability date is November 29, 1977. Edited by Steve Gerber. The comic includes the story “If You Knew Soofi…!,” by Steve Gerber & Carmine Infantino, with Klaus Janson. Cover illustration by Carmine Infantino & Marie Severin, with Frank Giacoia. Standard-format comic book. Color interiors. 36 pages. New York: Marvel. Cover/indicia date: February 1978. Cover price: 35¢.

Notes

The copyright date is November 1, 1977.


Breakdowns, Art Spiegelman.

The book features strips first published between 1972 and 1976 by cartoonist Art Spiegelman. The strips originally appeared in issues of Arcade, Funny Aminals, Short Order Comix, and Young Lust. Cover illustration by Art Spiegelman. Trade-paperback book. Black-and-white interiors. 48 pages. New York: Bélier. Cover/indicia date: 1977 (December 1977). Cover price: $8.95.



Cerebus the Aardvark #1.

The comics features the story “Cerebus the Aardvark,” by Dave Sim. Cover illustration by Dave Sim. Standard-format comic book. Black-and-white interiors. 28 pages. Kitchener, Ontario, Canada: Aardvark-Vanaheim. Cover/indicia date: December 1977. Cover price: $1.00 Canadian.

Note

This is a Canadian publication. The exact publication date is unknown. There is no U. S. copyright record.


Dirty Laundry Comics #2.

The comic features collaborative strips by R. (Robert) Crumb & Aline Kominsky(-Crumb). Cover illustration by R. Crumb & Aline Kominsky. Standard-format comic book. Black-and-white interiors. 36 pages. Berkeley, CA: Last Gasp. Cover/indicia date: December 1977. Cover price: $1.00.


Eerie #90.

Published on December 6, 1977. Edited by Louise Jones (Simonson). The comic includes the story “A Woman Scorned,” by Bruce Jones & Richard Corben. Cover illustration by Richard Corben. Cover illustrated by Richard Corben. Magazine format. Color and black-and-white interiors. 76 pages. New York: Warren. Cover/indicia date: February 1978. Cover price: $1.50.


Red Sonja #8.

The estimated newsstand availability date is December 6, 1977. Edited by Roy Thomas. The comic features the story “Vengeance of the Golden Circle!,” by Roy Thomas & Frank Thorne, with Clair Noto. Cover illustration by Frank Thorne. Standard-format comic book. Color interiors. 36 pages. New York: Marvel. Cover/indicia date: March 1978. Cover price: 35¢.

Notes

The copyright date is November 8, 1977.


Heavy Metal, Vol. 1, No. 10.

Published on December 10, 1977. Edited by Sean Kelly & Valerie Marchant. The magazine features both original material and English-language translations of comics stories that were first published in the French magazines Métal Hurlant. The stories include The Airtight Garage of Jerry Cornelius episode “Fifth Episode: The Major Disappears,” by Moebius (Jean Giraud), , and “Den (Part 10),” by Richard Corben. Cover illustration by Val Mayerik. Magazine format. Color interiors. 108 pages. New York: HM Communications (National Lampoon). Cover/indicia date: January 1978. Cover price: $1.50.


Howard the Duck 22.

The estimated newsstand availability date is December 27, 1977. Edited by Steve Gerber. The comic includes the story “May the Farce Be with You!,” by Steve Gerber & Val Mayerik, with Bill Wray. Cover illustration by Gene Colan, with Frank Giacoia. Standard-format comic book. Color interiors. 36 pages. New York: Marvel. Cover/indicia date: March 1978. Cover price: 35¢.

Notes

The copyright date is November 29, 1977.


Arzach, Moebius.

The book features the "Arzach" pantomime stories by Moebius (Jean Giraud) that were first published in France by Métal Hurlant, and in the United States by Heavy Metal. Cover illustration by Moebius. Trade-paperback book. Color interiors. 64 pages. New York: HM Communications (National Lampoon). Cover/indicia date: 1977. Cover price: $6.95.


Flash Gordon versus Frozen Horrors, Alex Raymond.

The book features material published between 1939 and 1940 in Alex Raymond's Flash Gordon Sunday-newspaper strip. Cover illustration by Alex Raymond. Trade-paperback book. Color interiors. 112 pages. Franklin Square, NY: Nostalgia. Cover/indicia date: 1977. Cover price: $9.95.

Note

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


Inner City Romance #3.

The comic features new material by cartoonist Guy Colwell. Cover illustration by Guy Colwell. Standard-format comic book. Black-and-white interiors. 36 pages. Berkeley, CA: Last Gasp. Cover/indicia date: 1977. Cover price: 50¢.

Note

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


Inner City Romance #4.

The comic features new material by cartoonist Guy Colwell. Cover illustration by Guy Colwell. Standard-format comic book. Black-and-white interiors. 36 pages. Berkeley, CA: Last Gasp. Cover/indicia date: 1977. Cover price: 50¢.

Note

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


Prince Valiant: Queen of the Misty Isles, Harold Foster.

The book features material first published between 1943 and 1946 in Harold Foster’s Prince Valiant Sunday-newspaper strip. Cover illustration by Harold Foster. Hardcover book. Color interiors. 148 pages. Franklin Square, NY: Nostalgia. Cover/indicia date: 1977. Cover price: $14.95.

Note

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


Scorchy Smith: Soldier of Fortune, Noel Sickles.

The book features material first published in 1933 in Noel Sickles’ Scorchy Smith daily newspaper strip. Cover illustrations by Noel Sickles. Trade-paperback book. Black-and-white interiors. 100 pages. Franklin Square, NY: Nostalgia. Cover/indicia date: 1977. Cover price: $6.95.

Note

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


Scorchy Smith, Volume II: Partners in Danger, Noel Sickles.

The book features material first published between 1933 and 1934 in Noel Sickles’ Scorchy Smith daily newspaper strip. Cover illustrations by Noel Sickles. Trade-paperback book. Black-and-white interiors. 100 pages. Franklin Square, NY: Nostalgia. Cover/indicia date: 1977. Cover price: $6.95.

Note

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


The Smithsonian Collection of Newspaper Comics.

Edited by Bill Blackbeard & Martin Williams. The book includes selections first published between 1896 and 1976 from over 100 U. S. newspaper-strip features. Foreword by John Canaday. Cover illustrations by Floyd Gottfredson, Chester Gould, George Herriman, Harold H. Knerr, Winsor McCay, George McManus, Alex Raymond, and E. C. Segar. Hardcover book. Color and black-and-white interiors. 340 pages. New York: Harry N. Abrams. Cover/indicia date: 1977. Cover price: $29.95.

Note

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


Terry and the Pirates: China Journey, Milton Caniff.

The book features material first published during Milton Caniff’s run on the Terry and the Pirates daily newspaper strip. Cover illustration by Milton Caniff. Trade-paperback book. Black-and-white interiors. 112 pages. Franklin Square, NY: Nostalgia. Cover/indicia date: 1977. Cover price: $6.95.

Note

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


Terry and the Pirates: The Normandie Affair, Milton Caniff.

The book features material first published during Milton Caniff’s run on the Terry and the Pirates daily newspaper strip. Cover illustration by Milton Caniff. Trade-paperback book. Black-and-white interiors. 112 pages. Franklin Square, NY: Nostalgia. Cover/indicia date: 1977. Cover price: $6.95.

Note

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

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