National Lampoon Magazine — March 1977 (Science and Technology Issue)

The March 1977 "Science and Technology" issue of National Lampoon announces its theme with one of the great cover headlines in the magazine's history: Poisonous Junk, Stuff That Blows Up, and Large Dangerous Things That Go Fast. The cover photo delivers on the last category: a roller coaster cresting a peak, riders silhouetted against a clear blue sky, palm trees rising below. It's a perfect image for the headline.

But the corner banner is what makes this issue genuinely significant: "In this issue: A sampler of the forthcoming illustrated humor magazine, Heavy Metal." This is the issue that previewed Heavy Metal magazine before its launch — a landmark moment in American comics and magazine publishing history. Collectors of both publications take note.

Bagged and boarded, solid condition. A historically important issue with a great cover. Sold as-is.

• National Lampoon, March 1977
• "The Humor Magazine" — $1.00 cover price
• Contains preview of Heavy Metal magazine
• Bagged and boarded
• Vintage collectible magazine, sold as-is