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