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Comic books December 1956

  • Vol. 1 #1
    Exposing America's Sin Cities (1955 Whitestone Publications Inc.) Magazine Vol. 1 #1


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    • Spine split 5%.
  • Vol. 49 #6
    Family Circle (1932 The Family Circle Inc.) Magazine Vol. 49 #6


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    • Spine split 5%.
    • Front cover detached 25%.

    Volume 49 Issue 6 - December 1956. Featuring "A Christmas Miniature" by Pearl Buck and illustrated in color by Walt Disney staff artists; ten-page story with illustrations on every page. 8.5-in. x 11-in. 92 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $0.07.

  • Vol. 17 #6
    Famous Western (1937-1960 Columbia Publications) Pulp Vol. 17 #6

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  • Vol. 5 #6
    Fantastic (1952-1980 Ziff-Davis/Ultimate) Vol. 5 #6


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    December 1956. Science fiction and fantasy stories by Stephan Wilder, Randall Garrett, Darius John Granger, Harlan Ellison (as "Lee Archer"), Leonard G. Spencer, and Kate Wilhelm. Four Virgil Finlay illustrations. Cover by Edward Valigursky. 5.5-in. x 7.75-in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

  • Vol. 6 #5
    Fantastic Universe (1953-1960 King Size/Great American) Vol. 6 #5


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    • Water damage: Extensive.
  • Vol. 9 #12
    Fate (1948-Present Clark Publishing) Digest/Magazine Vol. 9 #12

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    Volume 9 - Number 12, December 1956. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. This issue features The Mystery at Marignane, and Treasures for the Finding! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos). Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #78
    Felix the Cat (1948 Dell/Toby/Harvey) 78

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    Cover by Joe Oriolo. Stories and art by Otto Messmer and Joe Oriolo. Comics adventures of the popular, long-running cartoon character; this series often featured art by the two men most associated with Felix, Otto Messmer and Joe Oriolo. Felix gets a job selling rides on a rocket, but is surprised to learn the whole thing is a con. When Felix's house needs repairs, he decides to do it himself. Kitty makes cracker art. Inky and Dinky try to do good deeds, but just create trouble for Kitty. Crazy Rocket; Big Doings; Kitty; Tee Vee Serial; Inky and Dinky. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #37
    Fiction (French 1953 OPTA) Digest 37

    French Edition of (The Magazine of...) Fantasy and Science Fiction. A typical issue contains original French fiction along with some American stories translated from the US magazine. Photo montage cover. Isaac Asimov, Richard Matheson, Paul A. Carter, Bruno Martin, J. T. MacIntosh, Alain Dorémieux, Zenna Henderson. Softcover digest, 6 1/4-in. x 7 1/2-in., 128 pages, black and white (text, no illustrations).

  • Issue #43
    First Romance Magazine (1949-1958 Harvey) 43

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    Stories and art by John Prentice and others. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Fran struggles to understand John's violent mood swings. Nina falls for handsome Steve and swears to stand by him, even after he's arrested for a woman's murder. Paul and Eloise elope on impulse, then have second thoughts. Crisis; Hard Guy; Party Patter; Trouble in July; Bitter Honeymoon; I Found Love on a Bus; Heartbreak Flight. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Vol. 3 #4
    Flame (1954-1963) Magazine Vol. 3 #4

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  • Issue #16
    Flying A's Range Rider (1953-1959 Dell) 16

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    Cover photo of Jock Mahoney [as Range Rider]. The Greatest Purse Winner of All Time filler page featuring Pony Bob Haslam. The Secret of the Ledge, pencils by Dan Spiegle; Range Rider and Dick ride into new territory and an ambush. Dust Storm text story. The Arrival, pencils by Dan Spiegle; Waco Durand, gunslinger extraordinary, calmly hears news of what might mean the end of his lawless rule in the town of Rio Torres. The Golden Error, art by Bill Zeigler. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $5 Flying A's Range Rider 16 GD 2.0 High Definition Scans*
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  • Vol. 6 #12
    Focus (1951 Leading Magazine Corp.) Magazine Vol. 6 #12

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    Volume 6, Issue 12 - December, 1956. Men's interest magazine featuring Athletes, True Crime, Starlets, and Pin-ups. 4-in. x 6-in., 64 pages, B&W Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #1
    For Laughing Out Loud (1956-1965 Dell) 1

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    Winter 1956 Cover price $0.20.

  • Vol. 3 #12
    For Men Only (1954-1977 Newsstand/Canam) Magazine Vol. 3 #12


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    • Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.
  • Issue #49
    Forbidden Worlds (1951 ACG) 49

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    Cover by Ogden Whitney. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Ogden Whitney, John Rosenberger and Harry Lazarus. An anthology series featuring tales of fantasy and science fiction adventure from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A boy who finds a genie has apparently never heard that expression about being careful what you wish for; Over the centuries, various members of the Barton family are saved by a mysterious figure with a distinctive scar; Scientists discover the remains of the last centaur. The Man with the Crescent Scar!; The Parson's Truck; The Camera Never Lies!; Jimmy and the Genie; A Storm of Meteors!; Out of the Unknown! No. 2 - Strange Centaur. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #37
    Fox and the Crow (1951) 37
    Published Dec 1956 by DC.

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    36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Vol. 6 #3

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    8 in. x 10.5 in. 66 pages. B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #195612

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  • Issue #8
    Frontier Fighters (1955) 8

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  • Issue #6
    Frontier Western (1956) 6

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  • Vol. 22 #2
    Fury (1953-1964 Weider Publications) Magazine Vol. 22 #2


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    Volume 22, Issue 2 - December 1956. Men's magazine featuring articles on true crime and politics. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #31
    Future Science Fiction (1952-1960 Columbia Publications) Pulp 31


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    Winter, 1956. Science Fiction stories, featuring "World's Without End" by Clifford D. Simak, and "One Small Room" by Thomas N. Scortia. 5 1/2-in. x 7-in.; b&w text with spot illustrations; 130 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

  • Vol. 13 #2
    Galaxy Science Fiction (1950-1980 World/Galaxy/Universal) Vol. 13 #2


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    December 1956. Cover by Virgil Finlay. Stories: "The Native Problem" by Robert Sheckley, "Rattle Ok" by Harry Warner, Jr., "Of All Possible Worlds" by William Tenn, "You Go" by E.C. Tubb, and "The Stars My Destination" (Part 3 of 4) by Alfred Bester. Illustrations by Virgil Finlay, Jack Gaughan, and Ed Emshwiller (Emsh). Softcover Pulp Digest, 5-in. x 7-in.;144 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #45
    Galaxy Science Fiction (1953-1958 Digest) UK Edition 45

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  • Vol. 1 #1
    Gay Blade (1956-1959 Bachelor Magazine) Vol. 1 #1


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    • Staple rust. Rust migration. 2 1/4" Spine split from base of comic. Corner Damage. Creasing. Denting. Foxing. Scuffing. Soiling.

    Volume 1, Issue 1 - December, 1956. Men's magazine with articles, fiction, humor, and nude pictorials. 8" x 11", 66 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #112
    Gene Autry Comics (1946-1959 Dell) 112

    Gene Autry in "Hot Lead and Old Lace." Champion in "The Magnificent Fraud." Panhandle Pete back-up story, "The Race Against Time." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $3 Gene Autry and Champion #112 (Nov-Dec 1956, Dell) - Fair

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  • Vol. 1 #2
    Gent (1956-2011 Dugent Publishing) Magazine Vol. 1 #2
    • Spine stress. Corner Damage. Creasing. Denting. Edge damage.
    • Water damage: Extensive. Staple rust: Slight.

    Volume 1, Issue 2 - December, 1956. Vintage men's interest magazine that features short fiction stories, music reviews, adult humor comics, interviews, fashion, and nude pin-up photography. 8" x 11", 72 pages, B&W with spot color and color centerfold. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #43
    GI Combat (1952) 43
    Published Dec 1956 by DC.
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    Cover by Dick Dillin? and Chuck Cuidera. Written by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas, Dick Dillin? and unknown. War front fury! Battlefield adventures! In this issue: "One Man Army," with pencils by Charles Nicholas, reprinted from issue #13; "Invasion, Ambush," with pencils by Dick Dillin?; "A Medal for a Coward," reprinted from issue #13; 1-page text story "Trap for Trappers," reprinted from Blackhawk (1944 1st Series) #90; and "Operation Showdown"! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #48
    GI Joe (1951 Ziff Davis) 48

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    Painted cover art by Ernest Schroeder. The Decision starring G.I. Joe, art by Ernest Schroeder; Baker Company is assigned to handling communications on an A-Bomb test. Half-Sold starring G.I. Joe, art by Ernest Schroeder; Otis and Ready-Money have accidentally discovered a new shoe polish and are going to make money. Jest in Fun humor page by Vic Martin. It's All Finished Now starring G.I. Joe; Susie tells Joe she will never see him again. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #57
    Girls in Love (1955 Quality) 57

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  • Issue #44
    Girls' Love Stories (1949) 44

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    She must smile...and pretend to be happy! But she's not...she's not! She's the loneliest girl in the world! "Romance for a Day" is the cover-featured 8 page story. Plus: 7 page story "Somebody Else's Dream" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 7 page story "Free Me from You"; 1 page Oddities in Romance story drawn by Mort Drucker; 6 page story "Impatient Heart"; 1 page Peg filler "Three Letter Man" by Henry Boltinoff; 2 page text story "The Magic Wish." Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 1 #3

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  • Issue #38
    Gunsmoke Western (1955 Marvel/Atlas) 38

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    Kid Colt Outlaw stars in "The Phantom of Caribou Flats" (art by Jack Keller); "The Rangers Strike Back" (art by Joe Maneely); "The Man Who Wouldn't Fight" (art by Gene Colan); "Showdown" (art by Dick Ayers); and "Rustler at Large!" Cover price $0.10.

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    $20 Kid Colt Starring In Gunsmoke Western #38 (1956) Vintage Western FR/GD RAW BOOK

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  • Issue #12-1ST
    Harvey Famous Name Comics HC (1956) 12-1ST

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    Volume 12 - 1st printing. "December, 1956!" Collects Blondie Comics (1947 McKay/Harvey/King/Charlton) #97, Casper the Friendly Ghost (1952 2nd Series Harvey) #51, Dagwood Comics (1950) #72, Dick Tracy Monthly (1948-1961) #106, Joe Palooka (1945 Harvey) #98, Little Audrey (1952 Harvey) #51, Little Max (1949) #44, Sad Sack (1949) #65, and Sad Sacks Funny Friends (1955) #7. These volumes are some of the earliest examples of Collected Comics. Companies, like Harvey, would archive their material by taking all the issues they released that month and having them bound into hardcover book format. The issues come complete with front and back covers and interiors. They were trimmed down perfectly to fit the hardcover format. Each year has twelve volumes, one for each month of the year. These are extremely rare items. Hardcover (No Dust Jacket), 180 pages, full color.

  • Issue #48
    Henry (1948-1961 Dell) 48

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    36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #58
    Hi-School Romance (1949) 58

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    Cover art by Jack Sparling. Puppy Love, art by Manny Stallman; Jerry was the boy next door who grew up next to Sue...and was hopelessly in love with her; But Sue had fallen in love with handsome Dave Moran, her father's prize student. Love Can't Be Bad, art by Bob Powell; Ellen Wilson was a sickly child who didn't do well in school; And even when her health improved she remained an "Ugly Duckling"; So, she took matters in her own hands dressing provocatively, and going further than other girls. Meant For Each Other, art by Tom Hickey; With her father's illness, Meg gives up her social life and help support the family by working as a model at the local dress shop and for artist Greg Davis. House ad for the upcoming issue of First Romance #43. Jeannie's Man, art by Ray Bailey; Jeannie Evans had been the class President and the most popular girl in school...until she moved in the middle of her senior year; At the new school, she was alone until she met Ted Keating. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #120
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 120

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    Cover by Gene Colan and Joe Giella. Stories and art by Gene Colan, Gardner Fox, John Broome, Martin Naydel, Ray Burnley, and Joe Giella. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. When the townspeople throw a party for Hopalong, outlaws set a trap, in one of three stories this issue illustrated by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Hoppy investigates a murder with 20 possible suspects, in a story by legendary comics scribe Gardner Fox. Hoppy winds up trapped in a caged wagon. Plus fun facts from Old West history. Salute to a Star-Wearer!; Western Kwiz; The Case of the Twenty Suspects!; Strange Indian Beliefs; The Secret of the Guadalupes Gold!; Trail of the White Eagle. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #133

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    UK Edition. black and white; 24 pages.

  • Issue #57
    House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 57

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    Cover by Nick Cardy. Featuring: 6 page story "The Untamed" drawn by Bill Ely; 6 page story "The Man Who Borrowed Lives" drawn by Leonard Starr; 6 page story "The Ageless Man" drawn by Bernard Baily; 6 page story "The Secret Carved In Wood" drawn by Nick Cardy. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $125 House of Mystery 57 FN condition-- quite attractive with good color

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  • Vol. 2 #4
    Hunting Adventures (1954-1957 Newsstand Publications) Vol. 2 #4

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    Winter 1956-57. Published by Martin Goodman. Men's magazine focusing on Hunting stories and articles. Cover by Frank Soltesz. Illustrations by Bruce Minney, Geoffrey Biggs, Mort Kunstler, Rudy Nappi, Rudy Belarksi. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 90 pages, B&W Cover price $0.35.

  • Vol. 7 #1
    If Worlds of Science Fiction (1952 Pulp Digest) Vol. 7 #1

    December 1956. Cover by Mel Hunter. Stories: "This Lonely Earth" by Dr. Walther Riedel, "It's Cold Outside" by Richard Wilson, "The Chasm" by Bryce Walton, "Routine for a Hornet" by Don Berry, "Family Tree" by Charles L. Fontenay, "A Little Knowledge" by Russ Winterbotham, "Thought For Today" by Henry Slesar, "But The Patient Lived" by Harry Warner, Jr. 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; 120 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

  • Vol. 7 #6
    Imagination (1950-1958 Greenleaf) Stories of Science and Fantasy/Science Fiction Vol. 7 #6


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  • Vol. 1 #6
    Infinity Science Fiction (1955-1958 Royal Publications) Vol. 1 #6
  • Vol. 2 #6
    Inside (1954 Dodshaw Publishing Corporation) Vol. 2 #6

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    Volume 2, Issue 6 - December 1956. Celebrity gossip magazine. Cover feature on Elvis Presley. Also looks at Sophia Loren, Albert Einstein, and Doris Day. 4-in. x 5 1/2-in., 68 pages, B&W Cover price $0.15.

  • Vol. 34 #12

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    One of many vintage supermarket tabloid magazines full of high profile FBI and CIA cases of the era, accompanied by black and white photographs and testimonials from those involved in, and close to the events themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 58 pages, B&W, recommended for 16+. Cover price $0.25.

  • Vol. 3 #2
    Inside Story (1955-1965 American Periodicals) Vol. 3 #2

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    Features gossip articles about various celebrities in hollywood. 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 74 pgs, text w/ B&W photos. Cover price $0.25.

  • Vol. 9 #9

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  • Vol. 19 #2
    Jack and Jill (1938 Curtis) Vol. 19 #2
    Published Dec 1956 by Curtis.

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    Text stories and illustrations. Santa Clause Cover by Ann Eshner. 68 pages. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #98
    Joe Palooka (1945 Harvey) 98

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    Painted cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by Ham Fisher and Bob Powell. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. The protection racketeers escalate their conflict with Joe Palooka by making his buddy Jerry a virtual captive, but Joe's not out of action yet. Painted cover by Al Avison. Double Cross!; The Million Dollar Shoes; Humphrey: Easy as Apple Pie. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #50

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    Men's interest humor digest with cartoons, jokes and tasteful pin-up photography. 5" x 6.5", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.