T.h.u.n.d.e.r. Agents v , Comprised of mostly reprints, this double sized issue opens with a new Dynamo story. Enemy spies create an army of androids, some of them disguised as Thunder Agents. The opening splash looks suspiciously like Dan Adkins, but the rest appears to...

   Neal AdamsHouse of Mystery v , A pale hand cups the flame of a candle while a group of children press curiously against the window. On the table, a beetle mysteriously begins to emerge from its scarab. Despite a lot of compositional elements, Neal Adams creates a balanced and...

   Walt Simonson Thor v , The one armed Grendell and the dark elves attack Thor at his moment of weakness. Walt Simonson illustrates the impending death blow on this colorful cover. While not among his best layouts, the overall effort suffices. Sal Buscema draws the interior...

   Frank MillerSin City: The Babe Wore Red and Other Stories v , His first collection of shorts, Frank Miller uses spot color red only on the main feature. The effect puts emphasis on the female lead, but not to the point of distraction. All three stories are illustrated in his...

   Queen of the West Dale Evans Queen of the West Dale Evans v , Accused of theft, a young indian girl turns to Dale to help prove her innocence. In a separate tale, a pair of bank robbers conspire to steal money slated for charity. In both stories, Russ Manning’s artwork shows his...

   World’s Finest Comics World’s Finest Comics v , Using a gadget that suppresses sound, a silent killer tries to assassinate city racketeers. Billy Batson tracks him down, but is unable to speak to transform into Captain Marvel. The story artwork is merely adequate, but consistent...

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   Bernie Wrightson House of Secrets v , Celia Graves, a former flapper from the roaring ’ s, is now elderly and alone. Regretful about what happened to an old suitor, she uses black magic to bring him back. Bernie Wrightson contributes partial inks, which minimally improve to...

   Matt Baker Pictorial Romances v , As conveyed on Matt Baker’s splendid cover, a young wife leaves her husband’s farm for the excitement of city life. Although heavy with dialogue, the story’s artwork is polished and purposeful. Flourishes abound on narrative text boxes,...

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   Jack Kirby Tales to Astonish v , Hercules and the incredible Hulk are portrayed as equals on this terrific Jack Kirby cover. The ferocity of the battle is evident in the splintered rocks surrounding them. Bill Everett, whose inks further enhance the scene, also draws the...

   Star Wars Star Wars v , When the Nagai invade the Alliance headquarters, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia must face the onslaught alone. This special one hundredth issue has twice as many pages for the occasion. Tom Palmer’s painted cover features the story’s...

   Steve Ditko Beyond the Grave v , When her evil aunt plots to steal a hidden cache of gold, a teenage girl summons an amorphous creature to stop them. The art by Steve Ditko is familiar, but his efforts overall are sloppy. Panels seem to be composed in a rush and the...

   Timespirits Timespirits v , Al Williamson takes a turn drawing the adventures of two Native American time travelers. Set in an alternate dinosaur era, the artist is no stranger to depicting Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops, Brontosaurus and the like. Certain panels are pages...

   Neal Adams Witching Hour v , Both horrific and humorous, Neal Adams’ cover depicts a party of monsters held without the homeowner’s consent. Inside, his contribution tells a story of a wealthy old man and his bargain for youth with the devil. Adams’...

   Heroes for Hope Heroes for Hope starring the X men v , An unseen foe delves into the psyches of individual X men, eventually bringing them together to confront the widespread famine in Africa. The sales of this one shot issue are donated to the relief effort, and...

   Joe KubertSuper DC Giant v S Western Comics, Banding together western tales from earlier DC books. this giant includes a Joe Kubert reprint from Frontier Fighters . The artist supplies a new cover, but the layout is standard fare within the genre the contents on the...

   Goofy Comics Goofy Comics v , A friendly whale learns the benefit of befriending other sea creatures and a mean pup learns being a bully has more downsides than he realized. Frank Frazetta’s drawings show a youthful enthusiasm coupled with mature skill despite not knowing...

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   Jim Starlin Amazing Adventures v featuring War of the Worlds, On this Jim Starlin cover, Killraven poses in a barbarian like pose, complete with damsel at his feet. While far from original, the execution is better than most. The mostly symmetrical layout is enhanced by the...

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   Russ Heath st Haunted Tank cover G.I. Combat v , Marking their first cover appearance, Jeb Stuart and the rest of the Haunted Tank crew are attacked by an enemy plane. As the aircraft explodes, their vehicle teeters on the edge of a makeshift bridge. Richly colored, Russ Heath’s...

   Invaders v Invaders v , Wandering around London’s streets, the Human Torch comes to the aid of a woman attacked by a vampire. The infamous Baron Blood halts his efforts and escapes over the city skies. Jaqueline Falsworth invites the Invaders to meet her retired father, the...

   Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories v , Unaware of his own sleepwalking and midnight snacking, Donald Duck blames Huey Louie and Dewey instead and punishes them accordingly. The artwork by Carl Barks is dependably drawn with little...