Notable events of 1974 in comics.
(Formerly the Goethe Awards) Announced in The Buyer's Guide to Comics Fandom #123 (March 26, 1976) (for comics published in 1974).[77] Awards co-administered by Ken Gale.[78]
Presented in 1975 for comics published in 1974:
Giant-Size Chillers
Giant-Size Creatures
Giant-Size Super-Stars
Haunt of Horror
Ka-Zar vol. 2
The Spectre re-materialized in the pages of Adventure Comics. This time, however, he brought along an all-out wrathful disposition, delivering punishments that not only fit the crimes, but arguably exceeded them." "[Michael] Fleisher and [Jim] Aparo's run lasted only ten issues, yet it was widely regarded as some of their finest work, and the character's seminal period.
In the wake of a nationwide paper shortage, DC canceled several of its lower-selling titles in late 1973...[Supergirl #10] and three other completed comic books slated for release in November 1973 (Secret Origins #7, Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #137, and Weird Worlds #10) were put on hold until the summer of 1974.
The Thing got his own comic book with the first issue of Marvel Two-in-One, a series that teamed him up with other super heroes.