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Notable events of1974 in comics.
Events and publications
[edit]January
[edit]- January 1:InLe journal de Tintin,the first chapter of theMichel VaillantstoryDes Filles et des Moteurs,byJean Gratonis published, in whichMichel Vaillantand Françoise Latour marry.
- January 20:In the Disney comics magazineTopolino,the first episode of theDonald DuckstoryPaperino e la visita distruttivais published, the first story realized by the team of Giorgio Pezzin (writer) andGiorgio Cavazzano(cartoonist).
- January 24:InPilote,René Pétillon's comic seriesJack Palmermakes its debut. It will run in various magazines until 2013.[1]
- January 25–27:Francis Groux, Jean Mardikian, Claude Moliterni organize the first edition of theAngoulême International Comics FestivalinAngoulême,France.[2]
- The Demon,with issue #16, is cancelled by DC.
- Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze,with issue #8, is cancelled by Marvel.
- In Italy, the first issue ofAlter linus(Milano libri), a supplement toLinus,dedicated to the adventure comics is published; debut also of the erotic seriesMaghella(Ediperiodici) and of the seriesPinocchio(Bianconi).
- In the Italian magazineLinus,the first chapter of theCorto MaltesestoryCorto Maltese in SiberiabyHugo Prattis published. This long narrative will reach its conclusion in July 1977.
- Chinook,byDerib,first album ofBuddy Longway
- The Adventures of AlixstoryLe prince du NilbyJacques Martinis published.
February
[edit]- February 17:InCorriere dei ragazzi,the first episode ofSilver’sLupo Albertois published.
- February 21:The final episode ofMachiko Hasegawa'sSazae-sanis published.[3]
- February 28:
- The Flemish comics magazinePats,a weekly children's supplement of the newspapersHet Nieuwsblad,De Standaard,Het Handelsblad,De GentenaarandDe Landwacht,changes its name to thePatskrant.It will run until 23 August 1977, after which its becomes theStipkrant.
- Inside the newPats,Gommaar Timmermans' children's comicJonas en de Wonderwinkelis published, which will run until 3 September 1974.[4]
- Adventure Comics#431:Spectrefeature begins by writerMichael Fleisherand artistJim Aparo.[5]It runs through issue #440.
- Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes#200: "The Legionnaire Bride of Starfinger" byCary BatesandDave Cockrum.
- With issue #18 (February /March cover date),DC Comics'Mister Miracle(1971series) goes on hiatus.
- Hero for Hire,with issue #17, changes its name toPower Man.
- Special Marvel Edition,with issue #16, is cancelled by Marvel; its numbering continues withMaster of Kung Fu(April).
- The Punishermakes his first appearance inThe Amazing Spider-Man#129.
March
[edit]- The first issue of theLucky Lukemonthly magazine is published, which will run until February 1975.[6]
- Forbidden Tales of Dark Mansion,with issue #15, cancelled by DC.
- Prez,with issue #4, cancelled by DC.
- The first episodes ofTrino(Triune) byAltan,an irreverent and even profane retelling of theGenesis creation narrative,appear inLinus.[7]
April
[edit]- April 25:The first episode ofAllan Salisbury's newspaper gag comicSnake Talesis published.[8]
- The last issue of the Dutch underground magazineAlohais published.[9]
- With issue #164 (April /May cover date),Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen(1954series) changes its name and format toTheSuperman Family.[10]
- Master of Kung Fudebuts with issue #17, continuing the numbering ofSpecial Marvel Edition.
- With issue #6,Chilling Adventures in Sorcerychanges its name toRed Circle Sorcery.[11](Red Circle Comics)
May
[edit]- May 9:InSpirou,the first chapter of theYoko TsunostoryMessage pour l'éternitéis published byRoger Leloup.
- May 19:The Donald Duck albumPaperino ai mondiali(Donaldat the World Cup), realized byMondadorifor the1974 FIFA World cupis published. It contains two stories:Paperino ai mondiali di calcio(Donald at the Football world cup), byRomano ScarpaandPaperino calciatore(Donald football player), by Gian Giacomo Dalmasso andMarco Rota.
- May 21:InLe Journal de Tintin,the first chapter of theRic HochetstoryL'Homme qui Portait MalheurbyAndré-Paul DuchâteauandTibetis published.
- Marvel Comicsraises the price of its typical comic book from 20 cents to 25 cents, keeping the page-count at 36.
June
[edit]- June 16:In the Italian Disney magazineTopolino,Mickey Kid and Goofy Six-ShotsbyGuido MartinaandGiovan Battista Carpi(see below).
- The final episode ofMarcel Gotlib'sHamster Jovialis published in the magazine Rock et Folk.[12]
- Seaboard Periodicalsformed by formerMarvel ComicspublisherMartin Goodmanto publish comics under theAtlas Comicsbanner.
- In Italy the first issue ofCorriere della paura(Fear Courier) by Editoriale Corno is published. An anthology magazine of theMarvelhorror comics.
July
[edit]- July 11:InLe Monde,the first chapter ofAsterix and Caesar’s giftbyGoscinnyandUderzois published.
- July 25:InSpirou,the first chapter of theSpirou et FantasiostoryLe Gri-gri du Niokolo-KobabyJean-Claude Fournieris serialized.
- Issue #120 ofSgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos,means the end of the series, cancelled by Marvel.
- The Amazing World of DC Comics#1, DC's in-housefanzine
- In Italy, the first issue of the erotic seriesCoxeman(StudioOriga) is published, which will only last two issues.
August
[edit]- August 7:InLe journal de Tintin,the first chapter of theMichel VaillantstoryChampion du mondebyJean Gratonis published.
- Roy Thomassteps down asMarvel Comics' editor-in-chief, succeeded byLen Wein(color titles) andMarv Wolfman(black-and-white titles).
- Giant-Size Super-Stars,with issue #2, changes its name toGiant-Size Fantastic Four(Marvel Comics).
- Worlds Unknown,with issue #8, is cancelled by Marvel.
September
[edit]- September 14:Dennis the Menace and Gnasherofficially become the new magazine mascots ofThe Beano,appearing on each cover and replacingBiffo the Bear.[13]
- Sub-Mariner,with issue #72, is cancelled by Marvel.
- Giant-Size Chillers,with issue #2, changes its name toGiant-Size Dracula(Marvel Comics).
- Supergirl,with issue #10 (September /October cover date), is cancelled by DC.[14]
- Spider-Man: The Manga,with issue #30, is cancelled byMonthly Shōnen Magazine.
- Daim Pressbegins to publishI Protagonisti(The Protagonists), a collection of graphic novels, written and drawn by Rino Albertarelli, about the true lives of theAmerican Frontier's heroes; the first isGeorge Armstrong Custer.The series, very appreciated also for its historical accuracy, is interrupted after less than a year by the author's death.
October
[edit]- October 1:The first issue of the short-lived comic magazineAchille Talon Magazineis published, based on the popularity ofMichel Greg'sAchille Talon.[15]Inside,Bob De GrootandTurk's gag comicLéonardmakes its debut.[16][17]
- October 21:A weekly political-satirical gag comic spin-off ofJean Tabary'sIznogoudstarts running in the French Sunday newspaper Journal du Dimanche. It will continue until 17 June 1979.[18]
- Weird Worlds,with issue #10 (October /November cover date), is cancelled by DC.[14]
- Giant-Size Creatures,with issue #2, changes its name toGiant-Size Werewolf(Marvel Comics).
- Monsters on the Prowl,with issue #30, is cancelled by Marvel.
- Wolverinemakes his first appearance inThe Incredible Hulk#180.
- InBatman#258 the psychiatric hospitalArkham Asylummakes its first appearance.
- In the magazineLucky Luke,first chapter of theLucky LukestoryLe Cavalier blancbyGoscinnyandMorrisis published.
November
[edit]- November 9:The final episode of the Dutch funny animal comicWipperoen(Whipper), by Raymond Bär von Hemmersweil and Jan van Reek, appears in print.[19][20]
- November 13:InLe Journal de Tintinthe first chapter ofAlerte! Extra-terrestres!byAndré-Paul DuchâteauandTibetis published.
- La Marcia della Disperazione(Despair March) byGuido NolittaandGallieno Ferri;Zagor,for the first time, has a love interest (Frida Lang). The story is considered by many fans the masterpiece of the Zagor series.[21]
December
[edit]- December 1:The first issue of the French adult comics magazineMétal Hurlantis published byLes Humanoïdes Associés.It will run until 1987.[22]
- December 27:Dick Matenalaunches the first version of his comicDe Teloorgang van Oude KnuddeinPep.[23]
Specific date unknown
[edit]- The Dutch comics appreciation societyHet Stripschapestablishes their annualStripschapprijs,the most important Dutch comics award. The first winner is publishing company Skarabee.[24][25]
- The final issue of the Flemish comics magazine/fanzineCISO-Magazineis published by Danny De Laet. It changes its name intoStripgidsand receive a new chief editor, Jan Smet. Under its new name it will continue until 1985.
- Tim Wallace draws an underground comic strip namedKa-Blam,which features a man whose head explodes after smoking a joint.[26]
- TheCosta Ricanartist Fernando Zeledón Guzmán creates the satirical comic stripLa Semana en Serioin the communist magazine Adelante. It will run until 1991.[27]
- Denis GiffordpublishesThe British Comics Catalogue, 1874-1974.[28]
- Piet Fluwijn en Bolleke,created byMarc Sleenbut continued by Jean-Pol, appears for the last time in print in't Kapoentje.[29]
- Mad Magazinemakes a TV special where several of their comics series appear in animated form. The director is Chris Ishii. Unfortunately the special never airs, because network executives deem the comedy "too family unfriendly".[30]
- From May to September, Marvel debuts theirGiant-Sizeseries, mostly double- or triple-length comics featuring their most popular characters. Many of theGiant-Sizebooks are one-shots; none of the ongoing titles last more than six issues.
- Marvel Fireside Booksdebuts withOrigins of Marvel Comics(Fireside Books/Simon & Schuster).
- Tut le Blanc's comic stripAn Altar Boy Named Speckconcludes.
Births
[edit]Deaths
[edit]January
[edit]- January 5:Haaken Christensen, Norwegian comics artist (Brumle), dies at age 87.[31]
- January 8:Kreigh Collins,American comic artist (Mitzi McCoy,Kevin the Bold(later changed toUp Anchor)), dies at age 66.[32]
- January 15:Richard E. Hughes,American comics writer and editor (Herbie Popnecker), dies at age 74.
- January 17:Arthur Radebaugh,American illustrator and comics artist (Closer Than We Think), dies at age 67.[33]
- January 18:Bill Finger,American comic book writer and artist (DC Comics,Green Lantern,co-creator ofBatman), dies at age 59.
February
[edit]- February 8:Franco Caprioli,Italian comics artist, dies at age 61.[34]
- February 12:José Robledano, Spanish comics artist (El Suero Maravilloso), dies at age 89.[35]
- February 16:Alfred Mazure,Dutch comics artist and writer, film director and novelist (Dick Bos,Romeo Brown), dies at the age of 59.[36]
March
[edit]- March 4:Paul Gordeaux,French journalist, historian, playwright, novelist, comedian and comics writer (L' Histoire du Demi-Siècle,Le Crime Ne Paie Pas,Les Amours Célèbres), dies at age 82.[37]
- March 16:Jo Ooms, Dutch writer, illustrator and comic artist (Slager Kokkie en zijn Fokkie), dies at age 60.[38]
- March 21:Eric Parker,British comics artist and illustrator (worked forKnockout,BusterandRanger,Pepys' Diary,Tommy Walls), dies at age 76.[39]
April
[edit]- April 22:Tjalie Robinson, Dutch comics artist (Taaie en Neut), dies at age 63.[40]
- April 27:Jean Bernard-Aldebert, French caricaturist, illustrator and comics artist (Adonis,Gigolette), dies at age 64.[41]
May
[edit]- May 3:Ray Hoppman, American comics artist (Going Down!,This is the Life,Types of Humanity,Morals of Young Mister Wise,Make-A-Comic,Ma,Twinkling Stars,continuedAssorted Nuts,Hank and Pete,Famous Fans), dies at age 87.[42]
- May:Gene Bilbrew,American cartoonist andfetish artist(continuedClifford), dies at age 50.[43]
June
[edit]- June 19:Yaakov Ashman, Israeli journalist and comic artist (Lulu,Gidi Gezer), dies at age 48.[44]
- June 22:Alain Saint-Ogan,French comics artist (Zig et Puce), dies at the age of 78.[45]
- Specific date unknown:William St. John Glenn,British comics artist (Oscar,Dorothea,Ballyscunnion), dies at age 69.[46]
July
[edit]- July 6:Herman Dirker, Dutch comic artist (Nol Nosum,Dit Verhaal op Maandagmorgen), dies at age 68.[47]
- July 7:
- Antonio Sciotti, Italian comics artist (Dev Bardai), dies at age 49.[48]
- Dave Wood, American comics writer (DC Comics,Harvey Comics,Lev Gleason), dies at age 47.[49]
- July 9:Leo Dorfman,American comics writer (National Periodical), dies at age 60.
- July 12:Kurt Caesar, Italian comic artist (Romano il Legionario,Dino e Dario, Eroi dell'Aria,I Moschietteri del Aeroporto Z), dies at age 67 or 68.[50]
- July 26:Gene Byrnes,American comics artist (Reg'lar Fellers), dies of a heart ailment at age 84.[51]
August
[edit]- August 12:Bill McCail, aka Mac, British comics artist (worked forD.C. Thomson), dies at age 72.[52]
- August 29:Luis Medrano, Argentine journalist and comics artist (Grafodramas,Matías), dies at age 59.[53]
September
[edit]- September 5:James Swinnerton,American comics artist and painter (The Little Bears,Mr. Jack,Little Jimmy), dies at age 98.[54]
- September 9:Manuel Urda Marín, Spanish comics artist and animator, dies at age 86.[55]
- September 18:Gérard Alexandre, French comics artist (continuedL'Espiègle Lili), dies at age 60.[56]
- September 21:Paul Robinson,American comics artist (Etta Kett,The Love-Byrds), dies at age 76.[57]
October
[edit]- October 13:Otto Binder,American comic book writer (DC Comics), dies at age 63.[58]
November
[edit]- November 9:Charles W. Winter, American comics artist (Thorny the Cactus,Hank and His Whale,Jit Jones,Diggy the Derrick,Justin Thyme,Lady De Van), dies at age 56.[59]
December
[edit]- December 3:Maurice Toussaint, French painter and comic artist (D'Artagnan,French-Bill), dies at age 92.[60]
- December 15:Harry Hershfield,American humorist, radio comedian and comics artist (Abie the Agent), dies at age 89.[61]
- December 22:Adrian Dingle,Welsh-Canadian painter and comics artist (Nelvana of the Northern Lights,The Penguin,Nils Grant, Private Investigator), dies at age 62.[62]
- December 24:Everett M. "Busy" Arnold,American comics publisher (Quality Comics), dies at age 75.
- Specific date unknown:D. C. Eyles,British illustrator and comics artist (continuedKit Carson), dies at age 72.[63]
Specific date unknown
[edit]- Bertie Brown, British comics artist (Homeless Hector,The Brownie Boys,Pa Perkins and Percy,Dad Walker and his Son Wally,Constable Cuddlecook,Smiler and Smudge,Pinhead and Pete,Jumbo Jim and Brother Tim,celebrity comicsbased onCharlie Chaplinamong others), dies at age 86 or 87.[64]
- Germán Butze, Mexican comics artist (Los Supersabios,Super Whiz Kids) dies at age 61 or 62.[65]
- Mal Eaton, American comics artist (Peter Piltdown,AKARocky Stoneaxe), dies at age 71 or 72.[66]
- Vernon Miller, Canadian comics artist (Iron Man), dies at age 62.[67]
- Herbert Ruschke, German illustrator and comics artist (Waputa die Geierkralle,Ali Ben PopuliandHodscha Nasreddin), dies at age 59 or 60.[68]
Conventions
[edit]Europe
[edit]- January:Angoulême International Comics Festival(Angoulême, France) — first iteration of this festival; 10,000 attendees[69]
- January 25–27:[70]CosmiconIII (York UniversityWinters College, Toronto, Ontario) — official guests includeJames Warren,Carmine Infantino,Stan Lee,P. J. O'Rourke,[71]Michael Eury,Harvey Kurtzman,Sam Gross,Vaughn Bodē,Bernie Wrightson,Jeff Jones,Howard Chaykin,Neal Adams,Steve Skeates,andSteve Englehart
- April 27:Comic MartI (Holborn Assembly Hall,London, England) — organized byRob BarrowandNick Landau[72]
- May 25:Emsworthcomic convention (Emsworth,Hampshire,UK)[73]
- July 21–22:Comicon '74 (British Comic Art Convention)(Regent Centre Hotel, London, England) — organized byRob BarrowandNick Landau;guests includeDenis Gifford;double-billed as "Comic MartSummer Special 1974 "[72]
- October 5:Comic MartIII (Holborn Assembly Hall,London, England) — organized byRob BarrowandNick Landau[74]
- December 14:Comic MartIV (Holborn Assembly Hall,London, England) — organized byRob BarrowandNick Landau[74]
North America
[edit]- Creation Con'74 (Hotel Commodore, New York City)
- March 2:Oak ConII (Sunset Room,Oakland University,Rochester Hills, MI) — produced by Steve Sundahl
- April 17–20:Berkeleycon74, (Pauley Ballroom, ASUC Building,University of California, Berkeley) — second iteration, organized by local retailerComics & Comix;[75]guests includeMike Friedrich,Steve Englehart,Frank Brunner,Orvy Jundis,Vaughn Bodē,Jaxon,Rick Griffin,Greg Irons,andVictor Moscoso
- Summer:Nostalgia'74, 3rd Annual Chicago Comic and Nostalgia Convention (Chicago, Illinois) — produced by Nancy Warner
- June 20–23:Houstoncon'74 (Sheraton-Lincoln Hotel, Houston, Texas) — merged withStar Trek'74 and produced by Earl Blair, Jr. andG. B. Love(known colloquially as "Houston Double Con" ); guests includeWalter Koenig,Al Williamson,Dan Adkins,Don Newton,Kenneth Smith,Fred Fredericks,Jock Mahoney,Kirk Alyn,Tom Steele,William Benedict,and stuntmanDave Sharpe[76]
- July 4–8:Comic Art Convention(Hotel Commodore, New York City) — guests includeBob KaneandMarie Severin[77]
- July 31–August 5:San Diego Comic-Con(El Cortez Hotel, San Diego, California) — official guests:Majel Barrett,Milton Caniff,Frank Capra,Chuck Jones,Walter Koenig,Russ Manning,Russell Myers,Charles M. Schulz,Larry "Seymour" Vincent
- September:OrlandoCon(Howard Johnson's Hotel, Orlando, Florida) — first edition of the show started by regional chairman of theNational Cartoonists SocietyJim Ivey; guests includeC. C. Beck,Roy Crane,Hal Foster,Ron Goulart,Mel Graff,Les Turner,Ralph Dunagin,Bill Crooks,Harold McCauley,Ralph Dunagin,"Scorchy Smith"artistEdmond Good,and Disney artistRalph Kent
- October 10–13:Detroit Triple Fan Fair(Detroit, Michigan) — 10th edition of the fair; official guests includeCarmine Infantino,Stan Lee,James Warren,Jim Steranko,Michael Kaluta,andBarry Windsor-Smith;other guests includeAlan Ormsby,Rich Buckler,Keith Pollard,andArvell Jones;[78]program cover byWill Eisner
- November:Famous Monsters Convention(New York City) — first annual show, co-produced byPhil Seuling;guests includeForrest J Ackerman,Verne Langdon,Catherine Lorre,Cal Floyd,and publisher/distributor Sam Sherman
Awards
[edit]Comic Fan Art Awards
[edit](Formerly theGoethe Awards)Announced inThe Buyer's Guide to Comics Fandom#123 (March 26, 1976) (for comics published in 1974).[79]Awards co-administered by Ken Gale.[80]
- Favorite Writer:Roy Thomas
- Favorite Penciller:Jim Starlin
- Favorite Inker:Tom Palmer
- Favorite Editor:Roy Thomas
- Favorite Comic Book:E-Man(Charlton)
- Favorite Fanzine:The Comic Reader
Presented in1975for comics published in 1974:
- Best Continuing Feature:Conan the Barbarian(Marvel Comics)
- Best Individual Story: "Götterdämmerung", inDetective Comics#443 (DC)
- Best Individual Short Story (Dramatic): "Cathedral Perilous" (Manhunter) byArchie GoodwinandWalt Simonson,Detective Comics#441 (DC)
- Best Writer (Dramatic Division):Archie Goodwin
- Best Penciller (Dramatic Division):John Buscema
- Best Inker (Dramatic Division):Dick Giordano
- Best Humor Story: "Kaspar the Dead Baby"Crazy#8 (Marvel)
- Best Writer (Humor Division):Steve Skeates
- Best Penciller (Humor Division):Marie Severin
- Best Inker (Humor Division):Ralph Reese
- Best Letterer:John Costanza
- Best Colorist:Tatjana Wood
- Outstanding New Talent:Craig Russell
- Superior Achievement by an Individual:Roy Thomas
- Hall of Fame:Jack Kirby
First issues by title
[edit]DC Comics
[edit]- Release:September /OctoberWriter/Artist:Jack Kirby.[81]
- Release:April /May.Editor:Joe Kubert.
- Release:Winter.Writer:Joe Simon.Artists:Jack KirbyandMike Royer.[82]
Marvel Comics
[edit]- Release:October byMagazine Management Co.Editor:Denis Kitchen.
- Release:April byCurtis Magazines.Editor:Roy Thomas.
- Release:June.Writer:Steve Englehart(co-plot; script),Frank Brunner(co-plot). Artists:Frank BrunnerandDick Giordano.
- Release:August.Editor:Roy Thomas.
- Release:June.Editor:Roy Thomas.
- Release:September.Editor:Roy Thomas.
- Release:July.Writer:Tony Isabella.Artists:Don PerlinandVince Colletta.
- Release:July.Editor:Roy Thomas.
- Release:August.Editor:Roy Thomas.
- Release:September.Editor:Roy Thomas.
- Release:July.Editor:Roy Thomas.
- Release:May.Writer:Gerry Conway.Artists:Rich BucklerandJoe Sinnott.
- Release:May byCurtis Magazines.Editor:Roy Thomas.
Ka-Zarvol. 2
- Release:JanuaryWriter:Mike Friedrich.Artists:Paul ReinmanandMike Royer.
- Release:January.Writer:Steve Gerber.Artists:Val MayerikandSal Trapani.
- Release:January.Writer:Steve Gerber.Artists:Gil KaneandJoe Sinnott.[83]
- Release:August byCurtis Magazines.Writers:Gerry ConwayandDoug Moench.Artist:Mike Ploog.
- Release:August byCurtis Magazines.Editor:Roy Thomas.
Independent titles and manga
[edit]- Release:May byHakusensha.
- Release:November 5 byFleetway.
- Release:December byLes Humanoïdes Associés.
- Release:byAkita Shoten
- Release:April byStar*Reach.Editor:Mike Friedrich.
- Release:September 28 byD.C. Thomson.
- Release:byComics and Comix
Initial appearance by character name
[edit]DC Comics
[edit]- Anthony Lupus,inBatman#255 (April)
- Harvey Bullock,inDetective Comics#441 (June)
- Global Peace Agency,inOMAC#1 (October)
- Inspector William Henderson,inAction Comics#440 (October)
- Libra,inJustice League of America#111 (June)
- OMAC,inOMAC#1 (October)
- Quentin Turnbull,inWeird Western Tales#22 (March/April)
- Rima,inRima the Jungle Girl#1 (April /May)
- Sandman,inSandman#1 (Winter)
- Vartox,inSuperman#281 (November)[84]
Marvel Comics
[edit]- Allatou,inMarvel Spotlight#18 (October)
- Alpha the Ultimate Mutant,inDefenders#15 (September)
- Aries (Grover Raymond),inThe Avengers#120 (February)
- Baron Macabre,inJungle Action#9 (May)
- Abe Brown,inDeadly Hands of Kung Fu#1 (April)
- Deathlok (Luther Manning),inAstonishing Tales#25 (August)
- Bob Diamond,inDeadly Hands of Kung Fu#1 (April)
- Doctor Sun,inTomb of Dracula#16 (January)
- Dragon Lord (Nu-An),inMarvel Premiere#15 (May)
- Equinox,inMarvel Team-Up#23 (July)
- Foolkiller,inMan-Thing#3 (March)
- Gabriel the Devil Hunter,inHaunt of Horror#2 (July)
- Grizzly (Maxwell Markham),inThe Amazing Spider-Man#139 (December)
- Hammer and Anvil,inThe Incredible Hulk#182 (December)
- Iron Fist,inMarvel Premiere#15 (May)
- Hannibal King,inThe Tomb of Dracula#25 (October)
- Lilith,inGiant-Size Chillers featuring Curse of Dracula#1 (June)
- Malice,inJungle Actionvol. 2, #8 (January)
- Nefarius,inCaptain America#169 (January)
- Nitro,inCaptain Marvel#34 (September)
- Punisher,inThe Amazing Spider-Man#129 (February)
- Roxxon Energy Corporation,inCaptain America#180 (December)
- Silver Samurai,inDaredevil#111 (July)
- Lin Sun,inDeadly Hands of Kung Fu#1 (April)
- Colleen Wing,inMarvel Premiere#19 (November)
- Wolverine,inThe Incredible Hulk#180 (October)
- Wrecking Crew,inDefenders#17 (November)
- Y'Garon,inGiant-Size Dracula#2 (September )
Independent titles
[edit]- Tara Fremont,inTara on the Dark Continent(Paragon Publications)
- Yor the hunter,byJuan ZanottoandRay Collins,onSkorpio.
- Jonathan Cartland,trapper similar toJeremiah Johnson,by Michel Blanc-Dumont, onLucky Luke.
- Yves Sanclair,jet pilot, by Claude Moliterni and Patrice Serres, onPhenix.
- Johnny Focus,press photographer and adventurer, byAttillio Micheluzzi,onCorriere dei Ragazzi(February 24)[85]
- Mickey the Kid and Six-Shoot Goofy,two bounty-hunters in the Far West, ancestors ofMickeyandGoofy,byGuido Martina,onTopolino(June 16).
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