Comic books December 1961

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Art by Ted Galindo, Dick Ayers and Bob Powell. Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby present their own contribution to the horror comics trend of the 1950s, featuring tales of ghosts and the paranormal. Issue # 50 on cover; listed as Vol. 5, issue #5 in indicia. A man ill-advisedly summons his exact duplicate from a book of demonology. A manual laborer on Mars dreams of traveling the stars, in a story "borrowed" from Jack Kamen's "Round Trip" in Weird Science-Fantasy (1954 E.C. Comics) #28. A scientist's son almost unleashes a T-Rex on the modern-day world. The Double Man; Dead End; Chain Letter; A Cry for Help; Way Out; Dinner at Seven; On Time; Watch on the Rhino. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $14.00 View scan Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

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First 12c cover priced issue. Cover by Dick Dillin & Sheldon Moldoff. Stories by Dave Wood, Bob Haney and Jack Miller. Art by Dick Dillin & Charles Cuidera. Three stories! "The Demons of Forbidden Cove" - The gas that three creatures walking on water are shooting out overcomes the Blackhawks! Also featuring: "Challenge of the Solar Master" and "The Blackhawk Bandits"! Plus: 1-page text story "Mystery of the Missing Men"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Good $20.00 View scans Staple rust: Moderate.

9.25" x 12.25", 50 pages, B&W

Add to cart Very Good $20.00 View scans Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 5%. Staple rust: Moderate.

9.25" x 12.25", 30 pages, B&W

Add to cart Good $11.00 View scans Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 5%. Staple rust: Moderate.

9.25" x 12.25", 28 pages, B&W

Vol. 1, No. 2. December 1961. Men's adventure magazine. Articles, fiction, humor, and pictorials. 8.5" x 10.75". 74 pages. Black and white. MATURE. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $2.50 View scans Spine split 5%.

5.5" x 8.5", 64 pages, B&W.

Edited by Betty Sears. Featuring some comic content. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 122 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.40.

Adult Themed Cartoons and jokes. 8.25-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 48 newsprint pages. Note: Mature Readers only. Cover price $0.25.

Adult Themed Cartoons and jokes. 8.25-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 48 newsprint pages. Note: Mature Readers only. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Warren Kremer. Harvey presents the adventures of Casper in the long-running series sometimes called The Friendly Ghost Casper. Casper's knack for doing good deeds puts him at odds with Mr. Bad Luck, who tries to ruin everybody's day. Plus a PSA on school bus safety featuring Casper. Casper the Friendly Ghost; Mr. Bad Luck; Wendy the Good Little Witch; Fools Errand; Changing Luck; First Prize; Greatest Show; Spooky: Bachelor Quarters; School Bus Safety. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 4, Issue 4 - December, 1961. Men's interest magazine with articles, fiction, humor, and pin-up pictorials. 8.25" x 11", 76 pages. color and B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $0.50.

Volume 11, issue 102 - December, 1961. Men's interest magazine featuring War, Hunting, and Adventure stories, along with cartoons, and in later issues nude photos. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 102 Pages B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.35.

Vol. 17. No. 5. Dec. 1, 1961. Illustrated throughout. 5" x 6 1/4". 64 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.35.

Third printing. Adventures in Science. Stories and art by Pete Costanza and others. The semiannual Specials from Classics Illustrated were educational comics on science, history and American culture. This issue focuses on the history of human flight, from Leonardo da Vinci to the great airships, from the Wright Brothers to the newly begun age of jet power. Andy learns about atomic energy, in a story that's mildly disturbing to modern eyes, reprinted from Picture Parade (1953) #1. Biographies of Amelia Earhart and Louis Pasteur. The history of communication, from primeval drums to television. Adventures in Science; Andys Atomic Adventures; The Discoveries of Louis Pasteur; From Tom-Tom to TV; Great Lives: Amelia Earhart; Pioneers of Science: Joseph Priestly. 96 pages, Full Color.

To the Stars! Stories and art by Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers, Sam Glanzman, Angelo Torres, Jo Albistur, Norman Nodel, Reed Crandall, and George Evans. The semiannual Specials from Classics Illustrated were educational comics on science, history and American culture. This issue focuses on the history and science of space exploration, then (1961) still in its early days. Featuring art by legends Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers, Sam Glanzman, Reed Crandall, and George Evans, including Earth in Space and The Magic Eye by Evans, an illustrated guide to making a telescope and a guide to spectroscopes and radio telescopes by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers; Our Neighbor the Moon and Jupiter and Saturn by Glanzman; and Man in the Skies and an opening illustration by future Mad magazine artist Angelo Torres. To the Stars; Man in the Skies; Earth in Space; The Magic Eye; The Giant of Palomar; A Simple Telescope; Lines and Signals; Viewing the Spectrum; Our Neighbor the Moon; The Copper Moon; The Inner Planets; The Inner Planets: The Gods' Messenger; The Goddess; The Green World; The Red Planet; The Giants; The Georgian Planet; Uranus; Neptune; Planet X; Pluto; Are There Other Planets?; Fiery Streaks and Tails; Figures in the Sky; Star Facts; Our Nearest Star; The Disappearing Sun; Light Years; The Universe; The Swiss Patent Clerk; Days and Years. 96 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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.

Walt Disney's Donald Duck Merry Christmas. Also Mickey Mouse in "The Party Panic," Ludwig Von Drake in "Two and One Make Tree," Li'l Bad Wolf in "The Student Trap," Gyro Gearloose and Grandma Duck in "The Present Plot," Chip 'n' Dale in "Yule Log," Donald's Nephews and Daisy's Nieces in "Tough Sledding," Gladstone and the Witch in "A Matter of Luck," Pluto, Morty, and Ferdie in "The Snowbound Hound," and Donald Duck in "Success Story." Painted cover. 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by John Carey. Woody's Concealed Christmas Word Game activity page. Christmas Party, script by Don R. Christensen, art by John Carey; Woody and his nephews think that Wally Walrus has written a letter to Santa asking for a puppy. Bargain Biceps, script by Don R. Christensen; Super-strong Cousin Jesse visits with Andy and Charlie. Gainful Giving, script by Don R. Christensen, pencils by John Carey, inks by Steve Steere; Gabby Gator wants the money Major Mutt has given Oswald to do good deeds. Mother's Little Helper; Suzy Beary brings home a pesky pet goose. Gift Wrapped, script by Don R. Christensen, art by Vivie Risto; Homer Pigeon buys a hat for Carrie but Red Cardinal gets it and puts a dog mask inside the box instead. Porcupine Tree starring Windy and Breezy, art by John Carey. The Christmas Tree Roundup, script by Don R. Christensen, art by John Carey; Space Mouse and Chatter Mouse fly to the Fuzzy Planet to get Christmas trees. 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Stories and art by Hank Ketcham and Fred Toole. A double-sized dose of Dennis the Menace, as he makes mischief in the neighborhood and all around the world. The substitute mailman gets an assist from Dennis, whether he wants it or not. Dennis wants a donkey for Christmas. A letter to Santa written (and illustrated) by Dennis. Dennis learns about Christmas in other countries. Uncle Sams Nephew Dennis; The Substitute Santa; Wishbone Thinking; The Stories Behind the Christmas Carols; School for Santas; The Santa-Go-Round; The Man Who "Killed" Santa Claus; Christmas Surprize!; And Finally... the Big Day. 80 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Al Wiseman. Stories and art by Fred Toole and Al Wiseman. A double-sized dose of Dennis the Menace, as he makes mischief in the neighborhood and all around the world. When Dennis and Joey find a dog whistle, they decide to lead dogs away from the dog catcher. Dennis "borrows" Mr. Wilson's bathroom to give Ruff a bath. Dennis is playing with Margaret's ant farm when he accidentally releases the ants. The "No. 1" on this issue is not connected with the numbering for Dennis The Menace Giant series. Also, the content is different from other "Dennis the Menace Triple Feature" comics. The Kite Kaper; The Dog Snatchers; The Amazement Park; Tag-Along Trouble; Trouble Bath; The Boner; Thanks For The Buggy Ride; "Anty" Margaret; Cake Walk. 80 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $599.95 or Best Offer View scans 2.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover and first three wraps detached at one staple. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

First 12-cent cover price. Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Challenge of Clay-Face" (1st modern Clay-Face appearance) starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin are part of a charity exchange when they encounter Clayface, a super-criminal with the power to change his body into any shape imaginable thanks to its clay-like constitution; Clayface uses his extraordinary powers to steal the charity money by shaping his body into a giant python, a giant saw blade and finally a giant eagle, flying away with the money. People Are People! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Don Cameron. "The Man Who Impersonated J'onn J'onzz" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Jonzz helps an actor make a comeback by impersonating him on stage. Lefty Looie humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Secret Sentry Of The Sea" starring Aquaman and Aqualad, art by Nick Cardy; Aquaman and Aqualad guard a yacht where two countries are working on a peace plan to stop the war. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Carl Barks. Stories and art by Carl Fallberg, Jack Bradbury, Pete Alvarado, Vic Lockman, Bob Gregory and Steve Steere. The classic adventures of Disney's Donald Duck, featuring art by Carl Barks and other great Disney artists. While working at a pet store, Donald gets knocked out by a baboon and sent to the zoo. Donald's final exam in police academy is to arrest someone. Donald learns why "pig groomer" is not a thing. Operation Silver; A Surprised Snowman; The Peanut Predicament; Goofy: Surprise Party; Test of Courage; Sad Saturday; Food for Thought. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Bill Williams. Stories and art by John Stanley and Bill Williams. Slapstick teen comedy with a unique artistic style from comics legend John Stanley of Little Lulu fame. Dunc has to keep Loo out of the soda shop after Sid leaves him in charge. Loo tries to impress Beth, the cute new neighbor sunbathing on the roof, but instead he ruins her TV antenna. When Dunc finds out that Beth lives in Loo's apartment building, the game is on. Too Many Kooks; TV or Not TV; Dunc and Joey; A Couple of Characters; Overtime. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.