Comic books August 1962

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Newly married romance, and all the complications that go with it. Mary gets a reputation for being too free with her affections, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Dale and Louise's newlywed bliss is cut short when his interfering, opinionated mother moves in with them. Interior decorator Barbara finds her wealthy new client Leigh arrogant, yet somehow intriguing. Mother-In-Law Trouble; Bachelor Apartment; Imitation of Love; Duet of Love; I Promise You. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Cover by Joe Sinnott & Vince Colletta. Stories by unknown. Art by Joe Sinnott, Vince Colletta and unknown. Young and flighty...but warm and tender...this was Mary! She gave her love as easily as her meaningless word! Don't miss..."I Promise You"! Also featuring: "Mother-In-Law Trouble"; "Bachelor Apartment"; and "Imitation of Love"! Plus: 2-page text story "Duet of Love"! 32 pages, full color.

# on cover 01-108-208, June-Aug. This is the 1st printing June-August 1962. 2nd printing was dated 1964. Issue #1: see Four Color #1257. Photo cover of Officer Francis Muldoon (as played by Fred Gwynne) and Officer Gunther Toody (as played by Joe E. Ross). Indian Givers, art by Tony Tallarico; a cracked wall and disappearing cigars create problems galore for officers Toody and Muldoon. Based on the classic television series. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Issue 7 - August-September 1962, 8.25" x 11", 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

October-November 1962, 8.25" x 11", 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Vol. 5, No. 2. April 1962. Adult Themed cartoons and jokes. 8-in. x 10.75-in.; black and white; 48 newsprint pages. Note: Mature Readers only. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Warren Kremer. Harvey presents the adventures of Casper in the long-running series sometimes called The Friendly Ghost Casper. After being kicked out of their respective homes for being too nice, Casper and Wendy seek new digs in a three-part story. While C. and W. find Fairyland a trifle too nice even for them, the Ghostly Trio and the Witch Sisters are having their own second thoughts. Casper the Friendly Ghost; Homeless Haunt; Somebody Loves Us; Absence Makes the Haunt Grow Fonder; Spooky: The Ghost Club. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Vol. 4, No. 7. August 1962. Men's magazine with articles, fiction, humor, and pin-up pictorials. 8.25" x 11". 74 pages. Black and white. MATURE. Cover price $0.50.

Volume 12, Issue 110 - August, 1962. Magazine covering areas of interest to men: automobiles, adult beverages, personalities, and nude photos. This issue has a feature on Jane Fonda. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 92 Pages B&W and color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Jack Keller and Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Jack Keller, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, and Dick Giordano. An orphan raised by the Cheyenne tribe, the frontier scout called the Cheyenne Kid lives between two worlds. After he's left to die in the wilderness, Cheyenne finds shelter from wealthy Herbert, but it's all part of Herbert's scheme to frame Cheyenne. The latest envoy to the Blackfoot tribe from the US government plans to start a war with the tribe for his own glory, unless The Cheyenne Kid can stop him. The Cheyenne Kid is chosen to guide the state governor on an ill-advised hunting expedition to the Rockies. The Savages; The Smell of Fear; A General's Treason; Sam Sees Slade; The Grey Ghost!; The Governor's Trophy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Tree Trouble, script by Carl Fallberg, art by Jack Bradbury; Donald is "14th-Assistant County Forester" and wants to cut down Chip 'n' Dale's tree. The King-Size Disguise, art by Jack Bradbury; Brer Bear is chased up Chip 'n' Dale's tree by a pack of hounds; Chip 'n' Dale disguise Brer Bear's behind as the face of a monster cat to frighten the dogs away. Model Muddle, art by Jack Bradbury; Morty and Ferdie bring their model rocket to the woods to fire it off. The Flying Wolf, art by Jack Bradbury; The Big Bad Wolf disguises himself as the pigs' Cousin Pinky. Get Rich Witch, art by Jack Bradbury; The Witch puts a magic potion into the pond that turns any animal that touches the water into gold. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

The Sea Wolf, Painted Cover. Comic book adaptation of the classic Jack London story about Humphrey Van Weyden and Maud Brewster's perils aboard a ship captained by the cruel and vicious Wolf Larsen. Issue also has a text biography of London and text stories on "Pioneers of Science," "Famous Operas," and "Dog Heroes." (HRN 167, with 8/62 date). Cover price $0.15.

Faust, 1st Printing, Painted Cover. Art by Norman Nodel. (HRN 165, with 8/62 date). In sixteenth-century Germany there lived a learned man who was respected by the people in all the hills and valleys around. His name was Dr. Faust. But Faust despaired of all his knowledge. He longed for a different life, fuller than the one he had known. At last he made a pact with the Devil. If once Faust could find such joy in a moment to wish it to last, he would be doomed to eternal damnation. Cover price $0.15.

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Three Stooges. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Published by Jerry Bails, the Father of Comic Book Fandom, The Comic Reader was one of the earlier comic book fanzines, making it an important part of comics history. 8.5" x 11", 8 mimeographed pages.

Weekly British War comics digest. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

Weekly British War comics digest. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

Weekly British War comics digest. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

Weekly British War comics digest. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

Stories, art and cover by Jack O'Brien. Teen comedy playing off the "hepcat" culture of the early '60s. Sometimes listed as Cool Cat #3. A lesson in how to speak the hep lingo of the era. Cool Cat is inspired to make a movie after Kitten gets a movie camera. Big Daddy is commissioned to create a painting just when the rent is due, so he sets out to create a masterpiece. Everybody Twist!; For Squares Only; The Great Economy Drag!; Hip Pix; The Farm Bit; Project X; The Big Art Deal; Fuzz Trouble; The Masked Marvel. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Mexican series. Reprints material from House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) #107. 36 pages, full color, Spanish language.

36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover art by Owen Fitzgerald. Rodeo photos. Rodeo starring Dennis the Menace, script by Fred Toole, art by Owen Fitzgerald. Special Cowboy Coloring Section. World's Youngest Cowboy Champ text story. A dictionary of rodeo terms. Welcome to the Rodeo, Folks! starring Dennis the Menace, script by Fred Toole, art by Owen Fitzgerald. Ad for Dennis the Menace Giant #15. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Wizard of 1,000 Menaces starring Batman, Robin, Ace the Bat-Hound, and Professor Arnold Hugo (intro), pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin battle the genius criminal, Professor Hugo, who increased his intellect using one of his inventions; However, his super intelligence also caused his head to become larger than normal; Hugo uses invisible robots to capture Batman and Robin and he intends to create an artificial moon in space, all this as part of his evil scheme to get revenge for not being acknowledged as a descendant from a very important historical figure. Strange Laws humor page by Henry Boltinoff. They Trap the Fingerprint Forgers article. "The Last Days of J'onn J'onzz" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; A rare meteorite saps Manhunter's powers as he battles giant robot animals created by an unnamed scientist. Not Wanted: High School Dropouts! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Carl Barks. Stories by Vic Lockman and unknown. Art by Tony Strobl, Jack Bradbury and John Liggera. Donald Duck is featured in "Catch as Ketchikan," plus the back-up stories "Getting in the Act" and "Justice in a Jiffy"! Also: Half-pager "Topsy Turvy," plus 1-pagers "TV Trouble" and "Date Breakdown"! Plus: Goofy in "Fix-It Fizzle"! And: 1-page Big Bad Wolf text story "Sticks and Tricks"! Characters in this issue: Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey, Louie, Uncle Scrooge, Beagle Boys, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Mickey Mouse, Big Bad Wolf and the Three Little Pigs. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $28.00 View scans Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, essays, poetry, adult humor comics, and tasteful nude pin-up pictorials. 8.5" x 11", 74 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

Featuring: 7 page story "The One I Loved"; 8 page story "His Ring Around My Finger"; 7 page story "Impulsive Moment" drawn by Mike Sekowsky and Bernard Sachs; 2 page To You...From Carol Andrews letters page; 8 page story "A Letter from Marty." Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Cover price $0.12.

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August, 1962. 5.5-in. x 7.75-in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

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Volume 15 - Number 8, August 1962. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. Articles and Stories include Monster on the Beach by Ivan Sanderson, Toronto's Fighting Fortune Teller by Alex Saunders, Ida Lupino's Ghost Story by Dantan Walker, and Diviner of Orly Airport by J. Mortimer Sheppard. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos). Cover price $0.40.

Cover by Bill Montes and Ernie Bache. Stories and art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Bill Montes and Ernie Bache. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. A Marine platoon assigned to dig graves during WWII finds themselves closer to the action when Axis forces attack. A Marine makes his own contribution to a meeting between Russian and Chinese communist forces, in a Cold War story. Marines search for an off-shore artillery base run by communist forces. Plus two patriotic PSAs that really showcase life during the Cold War. They Battled for Their Graves; Are You a Good Citizen?; The Party Pooper!; Can Johnny Read?; Jungle Guerrillas; The Phantom Gun. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.