Cosmo the Merry Martian (1958) comic books 1950-1959
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Issue #1
Published Sep 1958 by Archie Publications.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Cover art by Bob White. Destination: Earth! (Chapter 1), script by Sy Reit, art by Bob White; Cosmo and his cowardly pal Orbi are chosen to man the first Martian expedition to Earth, but the rocket crash-lands on the Earth's moon instead. Moon Merriment! (Chapter 2); Cosmo and Orbi meet the creatures who live on the Earth's moon, all of whom are named "Oog"; The Moonlings show the visitors their civilization, and explain that they are invisible to Earth people. Planet Playmates! (Chapter 3). 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #2
Published Feb 1959 by Archie Publications.$24.00
View scanCover art by Bob White. The Great Gillywump Hunt!, script by Sy Reit, art by Bob White; On the moon, Cosmo and Orbi are told by the Moonlings that the Dark Side of the Moon is inhabited by a terrifying unseen creature called the Gillywump, who emits spooky noises. Moon Rocket text article; The Martians go to investigate and find that the Gillywump is a harmless creature who makes "GRONK!" noises because he has a terrible cold. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.
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$12 Cosmo the Merry Martian #2 (1958 Archie Radio) Silver Age Sci-Fi Humor $20 COSMO THE MERRY MARTIAN #2 ARCHIE COMICS/RADIO 1958 *SCARCE!! $28 Cosmo the Merry Martian #2 VG 4.0 1958 Clicking on the links to the eBay listings shown above and then making a purchase may result in MyComicShop earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
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Issue #3
Published Apr 1959 by Archie Publications.$14.25
Cosmo and friends leave the moon and continue their exploration of the solar system with a visit to Venus, which, unfortunately, is populated by hairy orange giants. Script, art and cover by Bob White. 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.
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$22 Cosmo, the Merry Martian # 3.....VG 4.0 grade...1959 Archie comic book--F $22 Cosmo the Merry Martian #3 (1959 Archie Radio) Silver Age Sci-Fi Humor Clicking on the links to the eBay listings shown above and then making a purchase may result in MyComicShop earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
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Issue #4
Published Jun 1959 by Archie Publications.$105.00
View scan- Water damage.
$119.00
View scan- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
While visiting Venus, Cosmo falls for the queen, even though shes human-looking, unlike his girlfriend Astra. Astra must rescue Cosmo from becoming her eternal consort. Included in Paul Gravetts 2008 book The Worlds Weirdest Comic Books. Script, art and cover by Bob White. 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #5
Published Aug 1959 by Archie Publications.$10.00
$6.00
Cover art by Bob White. Stand by for Saturn, script by Sy Reit, art by Bob White; Cosmo and his friends land on Saturn. All About Saturn fact page. The Magic Gumdrops, script by Sy Reit, art by Bob White; Cosmo and friends explore the planet of Saturn, which is populated by vegetable people; Orbi eats magic gumdrops that cause him to shrink. Pardon My Size, script by Sy Reit, art by Bob White; After landing on Saturn's ring, Orbi eats another gumdrop and becomes so big he's in danger of falling off the planet. On to Mars, script by Sy Reit, art by Bob White. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.
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$14 COSMO THE MERRY MARTIAN # 5 (ARCHIE) (1959) BOB WHITE art - SCI-FI HUMOR Clicking on the links to the eBay listings shown above and then making a purchase may result in MyComicShop earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
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Issue #6
Published Oct 1959 by Archie Publications.$19.00
View scan- Water damage.
Cover art by Bob White. Make Mine Mars (Ch. 1), script by Sy Reit, art by Bob White; Cosmo and his friends finally return to Mars, but their quiet time at home is rudely interrupted. Meet Dr. Beatnik (Ch. 2); The source of the violent interruption is mad Martian scientist Dr. Beatnik, who announces that he has assembled a space army to invade Earth, thereby preventing Earth from influencing Martians with their despicable pop culture. The Great Space Chase (Ch. 3); Cosmo and Professor Thmik lead an official Martian expedition to stop Professor Thmik's illegal invasion of Earth. Fire Away! (Ch. 4). The End of Dr. Beatnik, script by Sy Reit, art by Bob White; Professor Thmik uses his own technology to force Dr. Beatnik's army to surrender. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.
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$14 COSMO THE MERRY MARTIAN # 6 (ARCHIE) (1959) BOB WHITE art - SCI-FI HUMOR $27 COSMO THE MERRY MARTIAN (ARCHIE SERIES) #6 1959 EARLY SILVER AGE NICE! Clicking on the links to the eBay listings shown above and then making a purchase may result in MyComicShop earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
