Comic books July 1957

Family Circle Magazine, July, 1957 issue, featuring Gerald McBoing-Boing meeting Mr. Magoo by Ed Nofziger. Cover price $0.07.

July 1957. Science fiction and fantasy stories by Henry Slater, Robert Silverberg, Ralph Burke, Stanley Mullen, Calvin Knox, and Hall Thornton. Virgil Finlay illustration. Cover by Edward Valigursky. 5.5-in. x 7.75-in.; black and white; 132 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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Vol. 8, No. 1 - July , 1957. 5.5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Volume 10 - Number 7, July 1957. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. This issue we look back to Ancient Crete, Wonderful Land of the Sea Kings, and uncover When the Egyptians Discovered America! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos). Cover price $0.35.

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. Cover by Rose Gauthey. André Coypel, Julia Verlanger, Daniel F. Galouye, Theodore Sturgeon, Robert F. Young, Michel Jansen, Alan E. Nourse, Robert Bloch. Softcover digest, 6 1/4-in. x 7 1/2-in., 144 pages, black and white (text, no illustrations).

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Bill Molno, and Maurice Whitman. War comics featuring the US Army in WWII, Korea and other conflicts, part of Charlton's Fightin' military series. Sgt. Kalek shows no fear as he leads his squad into battle, but inside, he's terrified. During WWI, American and enemy troops alike are shocked when Hank, believed dead, turns up alive and...blue? In Korea, a tank battalion tries to hide out from the enemy by taking refuge in a cave and sealing off the entrance with dynamite. The Sergeant Was Afraid; The Man They Left Behind; Lewis Versus Von Zepplin; The Ghost of Argonne Woods; A Prayer; Priority Target; Tank Trap. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Lee Elias and Bob Powell. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes advice to readers and tales of love and heartbreak. Janice finds that winning a beauty contest only leads to heartbreak, in a story that begins with the eyebrow-raising line "She won the trophy - but it wasn't for intelligence!" Toni's romance with Phil angers her ex-boyfriend Vic, who happens to be Phil's chauffeur. A woman is dismayed to see her guy in the arms of an attractive brunette. Prize Beauty; Your Problem. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 2 - Men's interest magazine with pictorials, fiction, articles, and jokes. 5.5" x 8.25", 84 pages, B&W and color. NOTE: Issues 1-17 are digest sized and published between 1957 and 1960. The full-size Fling Festival published 8 issues from 1959 to 1962. The title then reverted to Fling and continued with numbering from Fling Festival, ending in 1993. There were then four quarterly issues of Fling International in 1995. Cover price $0.75.

36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

July, 1957. 5-in. x 7 1/2-in.; black and white; 162 pages. Cover price $0.35.

July 1957. 6.5" x 9.25", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 2, Issue 4 - July, 1957. Vintage 50's era men's interest magazine featuring pin-ups of beautiful women in bikinis and lingerie. This issue contains Chris Christie pictorial with 5 photos and a full color centerfold and a full page pin-up of Bettie Page most likely taken by Bunny Yeager. 8" x 10", 70 pages, B&W/Some Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Ogden Whitney. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger, Kurt Schaffenberger and Ogden Whitney. An anthology series featuring tales of fantasy and science fiction adventure from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A man meets his evil duplicate, who is trying to do away with him; A boy orphaned during World War II has detailed visions of his parents lives; During sunspot activity, an astronomers new TV set starts picking up broadcasts from another planet. Art by Superman and Lois Lane artist Kurt Schaffenberger. The Stand-In!; Medieval Dagger; The Ardsley Incident!; Jockey on Future!; Famous Mediums! No. 1: Daniel Dunglas Home; Channel X! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 11, Issue 24 - June/July, 1957. Catalog featuring super trendy clothing for the fashion conscience socialite. Softcover Magazine, 8" x 10.5", 32 pages, B&W.

Volume 20, Issue 90 - June/July, 1966. Catalog featuring super trendy clothing for the fashion conscience socialite. Softcover Magazine, 8" x 10.5", 32 pages, mostly B&W with some color pages.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Mik, Ernest G. Osborne, and Leonard Sansone. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz, her boyfriend Phil Fumble, and her precocious niece Nancy. Fritzi chases a friend's expensive hat after it blows away. Fritzi leaves her car in the worst possible place during a snowstorm. Plus pantomime strip Ferd'nand, and the Dennis the Menace-like Willie. The Family Scrapbook; Fritzi Ritz; Willie; Ferd'nand; Nancy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

July 1957. Cover by Gaughan. Stories: "A World Called Maanerek" by Poul Anderson, "Help! I Am Dr. Morris Goldpepper" by Avram Davidson, "The Deaths of Ben Baxter" by Robert Sheckley, "A Wind is Rising" by Finn O'Donnevan, and "Growing Up on Big Muddy" by Charles V. De Vet. 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; 144 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Ruben Moreira. My Beat Is in the Sky, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Part-Time Patrolman, art by Billy Ely. I Battled the Timber Pirates, art by Ramona Fradon. The Cop without a Gun, art by Ruben Moreira. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Initially titled "Jem" until some time in the late 50's-early 60s. Men's interest magazine with fiction, articles and pictorials. 8-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, B&W with color on some pictorial pages. Mature readers. Cover price $1.25.

Initially titled "Jem" until some time in the late 50's-early 60s. Men's interest magazine with fiction, articles and pictorials. 8-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, B&W with color on some pictorial pages. Mature readers. Cover price $1.25.

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Cover by Jerry Grandenetti. Written by Robert Kanigher, Ed Herron, Bill Finger and Robert Bernstein. Art by Irv Novick, Jerry Grandenetti, Jack Abel, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. War front fury! Battlefield adventures! In this issue: "Foxhole Pilot!" by Robert Kanigher and Irv Novick; "Anybody See Easy Company?" by Ed Herron and Jerry Grandenetti; "The Clean Sleeve!" by Bill Finger and Jack Abel; and "The First Time!" by Robert Bernstein, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Final issue of the series. "Howitzer!" (art by Gene Colan), "Strike at Zero Hour" (art by Joe Orlando), "Wall of Fire," "Wounded in Action" (art by George Woodbridge), and "The Trap is Set!" (art by Bob Powell), plus a two-page text story, "War in the Swamp." Cover price $0.10.

"Two Loves Have I," "No Right to Dream," "Listen to Your Heart," and "No Love for Cinderella!" Cover price $0.10.

Vintage supermarket tabloid magazine full of high profile true crime stories of the FBI and the CIA, some with testimonials from those involved in, or close to the cases themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 100 pages, B&W. Recommended for ages 16+. Cover price $0.35.

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky. Stories by unknown. Art by Bernard Sachs, Mort Drucker and unknown. You can dream about love only once! When it is gone...you have lost it forever! Read..."End of a Dream!" Also featuring: "Victim of Love"; "A Love of My Own"; and "Second Chance"! Plus: 1-page Romantic Antics filler (art by Mort Drucker). And: 2-page It Happened in Hollywood text article. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Tom Hickey, Jack Sparling, John Sink and Bob Powell. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Stella's honeymoon with Ralph at a romantic resort is ruined when Ralph reveals he'd been there before with someone else. Lucia feels she must hide her background as the child of Italian immigrants from her new boyfriend Dick. Nina is torn between her career as a nurse and a marriage proposal from George. Schoolboy Crush!; Brains or Brawn; I Was Ashamed of My Parents; Wrong Prescription for Love; I Was a Failure on My First Date. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Gil Kane and Jack Adler. Stories and art by Gil Kane, Gardner Fox, John Broome, Henry Boltinoff, and Joe Giella. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. A prospector finds not gold but diamonds, drawing the attention of outlaws, in one of three stories (and cover) this issue illustrated by future Marvel legend Gil Kane. The return of a rancher's prodigal son from Back East leads to a mystery for Hoppy, and a desperate race to outrun a stampede. Outlaws target a penniless prospector, saying it's their "biggest job ever," and Hopalong wants to know why. Plus fun facts from Old West history, and a PSA featuring art by Bob Oksner. And a vintage ad for legendary amusement park Palisades Park. Ink wash cover by Gil Kane. Mystery of the Double-X Brand; Indian Games!; The Poor Man Bandits; Sagebrush Sam; The Amazing Crows; The Great Diamond Rush! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

UK Edition. black and white; 24 pages.

Cover by Ruben Moreira. Featuring: 6 page story "The Golden Doom" drawn by Nick Cardy; 6 page story "The Artist Who Painted Dreams" drawn by Bill Ely; 6 page story "My Terrible Twin" drawn by Bernard Baily; 6 page story "The Human Time Capsule" drawn by Mort Meskin. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"The Man Who Stole the Truth," "The 20th Century Nero," and "The Human Stallion" (art by George Roussos). Ruben Moreira cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 1 #2, July 1957 - The classic Men's Humor magazine for mature readers. Nine large cartoons by Bill Ward. 8.5" x 11", 52 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photographs). Cover price $0.35.

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Photo cover features Lucille Ball. Stories and art by Paul S. Newman and others. The comedic misadventures of Lucy and Ricky Ricardo, based on the beloved TV sitcom that set the standard for all to follow. Lucy discovers that Ricky Jr. has his father's drumming talent, and sees a chance to join Ricky on stage. First she must convince Ricky Jr. to let her be his backup dancer. But in her disguise as a flamenco dancer, she almost destroys the stage. With this issue, the I Love Lucy comic officially outlasted the TV series; it would continue for another five years. Trying to Get into the Act; Wrecking Crew; Cyrus Shy: Don't Go Near the Water; Vacation Deluxe; Jimmy Droop in Person. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 4, No. 4 - July , 1957. 5.5" x 7.5", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Vol. 2, No. 4 - July , 1957. 5.25" x 7.25", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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.

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Vol. 19 #9 - July 1957. Children's magazine featuring text stories, activities and articles. 6 3/4-in. x 10-in., 68 pages, B&W with full and single color illustrations. Cover price $0.35.