John Carter Warlord of Mars 1977 #8 - 5.5 - $5.50

Stone monsters threaten Helium.

A family of space-traveling hillbillies invades Asgard, where Thor engages them in battle. Sif is able to stop the fight by distracting the Ding-a-Lings with Hostess Fruit Pies.

On-sale date from Comic Reader (Street Enterprises, 1973 series) #149, October 1977.

• The Ding-a-ling Family - Comics ad for Hostess Fruit Pie from ITT Continental Baking Company.