Comic books 1955 w/ month not specified

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Cover by Marvin Stein. Stories and art by Marvin Stein and Mort Meskin. Headline Comics featured the lurid, hard-edged crime dramas then in vogue, many by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. A serial strangler seems to crave media attention; A cop's family heirloom gun winds up in the hands of a killer; Counterfeiters get the drop on a treasury agent. Homicide in the Headlines!; Closeups; Freezeout; The Old Gun!; $20 Holdup; The Honorable Way!. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Marvin Stein. Stories and art by Marvin Stein and Mannie Banks. Headline Comics featured the lurid, hard-edged crime dramas then in vogue, many by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. A reporter goes undercover in a prison to expose a gang; A by-the-book cop tries to convince a young hood to go straight; A cop faces two killers in the same night. First issue to contain the Comics Code seal on the cover. Hot Ice Heisters; Closeups; Crusader; There's Always A Way; Double Play; Robbery. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Marvin Stein. Stories and art by Marvin Stein and Mort Meskin. Headline Comics featured the lurid, hard-edged crime dramas then in vogue, many by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Guards try to get a prison riot under control; A guy's jacket almost gets him arrested for murder; Boyhood pals grow up to take two paths - one to law, one to crime. Prison Riot; Brown Border; Circumstantial Evidence; Final Winner; Closeups; Big Man. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Marvin Stein. Stories and art by Marvin Stein, John Prentice, Bill Draut and Mort Meskin. Headline Comics changes format once again, this time featuring crusading reporters pursuing criminals and spies. Reporter Ace Latten uncovers a communist mind-control experiment in Hong Kong; Photographer Flash Cameron investigates a friend's murder; A society news columnist tracks a high-class jewel thief. Brainwash at Hong Kong; Headlines; The Murder of Jeff Turner; Never See Morning; Flashes; Money from Nowhere. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Health by the Loaf (1955) is a 1955 promotional giveaway comic book distributed by the Holsum Bread Co. The history of bread and bread making is told in comic book format. Full color, standard comic book dimensions, newsprint, no cover price.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown, W.G.Hargis and Charles Sultan? Featuring "Second Best Date" starring Carol, Edith, Jane Kent, June, Larry and Ted Lamson. Also featuring the reprint stories: "Kidnapped Bride" starring Foster Monroe, Lila Reed, Mr. Reed, Randy Blaire and Reverend Mills; "I Was Reaching for the Moon" starring Ada, Danny Mowbray, Holly Wilson and Tom Hunter; and "I Listened to a Romance-Wrecker!" starring Charlie, Eva, Greg Chandler, Lois Carter, Pam and Phil. Plus: Advice on Love Problems letters page by Marilyn Minton. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by John Forte. Stories by unknown. Art by John Forte and unknown. Was Susan really out to wreck another man's life? Or did she truly love Ralph? Find out in..."My Past Came Between Us"! Also featuring the reprint stories: "Too Late for Regrets" starring Evelyn, Norma, Tom Naylor and Wade Chapman; "Honeymoon House" starring Linda Clayton, Danny Reed, Sandra and Edward Oliver; and "Wait for Me, Darling" starring Betty Hobson, Dr. Banning, Fred Beale and Rush Larimore. Plus: Advice on Love Problems letters page by Marilyn Minton. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by John Forte. Stories by unknown. Art by Sam Citron & Dick Beck, Charles Quinlan and unknown. Featuring "No Chance for Marriage" starring Marie Lorimer, Harry Barton, Janet Lorimer and Mr. Drummond. Also featuring the reprint stories: "Stolen Kisses" starring Diana Dunlop, Jeff Burton, Peggy Crowder and Colonel Stanley; "Flames of Fury" starring Kaye Warren, Ronny Stevens, Donald Prescott and Gloria Farnsley; and "Misery Loves Company" starring Gale Sanders, Brian, Frank Oliver and Marge. Plus: Advice on Love Problems letters page by Marilyn Minton. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories by unknown. Art by unknown, Gene Colan and Charles Sultan? Sure, he made a bet when he thought Sheila was just a rich girl looking for kicks...but then he fell in love with her! Don't miss..."Bride of Heartbreak"! Also featuring the reprint stories: "Husband Hunter" starring Carol Halloway, Janie, Terry Wade, Tom and Vance; "I Was Too Beautiful" starring Carole Allison, Dr. Dave Walsh, Mr. Allison, Mrs. Allison, Mr. Fordyce, Mrs. Fordyce and Wally; and "I Played the Field" starring Barry Dunlap and Jill Barclay. Plus: Advice on Love Problems letters page by Marilyn Minton. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Talking magpies Heckle and Jeckle are known for their identical appearance, their distinctive chatter, and their mischievous schemes. Heckle and Jeckle decide to go on vacation with their travel trailer, but trailers can be a lot of work.... The magpies go to a baseball game and get caught up in the superstitions of the players on the field. The Terry Bears are a big help when Papa Bear goes hunting... a big help to his would-be game, that is. Trailer Troubles; Gandy Goose: The Pest; Terry Bears: Papa the Hunter; The Case of the Pretty Husbands; Dinky: Rudy Reforms; Tricky Baseball. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Jim Tyer and others. Talking magpies Heckle and Jeckle are known for their identical appearance, their distinctive chatter, and their mischievous schemes. When Dimwit competes with Heckle and Jeckle for a circus job, the duo decides to sabotage his act. The talking magpies enter the Wishing Machine and wind up in the Old West. Heckle and Jeckle offer to repair Dimwit's broken refrigerator, but they're better scam artists than they are repairmen. Sourpuss; Circus Dog; The Urge to Travel; Rudy Rooster: Curious Eyes; Little Roquefort: My Lucky Day; Terry Bears; Super Smeller; Refrigerator Troubles; Percy Puss Spins a Long Yarn. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

1955. Humor Digest featuring jokes and cartoons. Cartoons by George Troop, Joe Buresch and Vic Martin. Softcover Digest, 5 1/4-in. x 7-in., 100 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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1955. Humor Digest featuring jokes and cartoons. Photo pin-up of Marla English inside. Cartoons by George Troop, Joe Buresch and Vic Martin. Softcover Digest, 5 1/4-in. x 7-in., 100 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Help Yourself To Some Healthy Sales (1955) is a promotional comic published by Hamilton Manufacturing Corp. to assist salesmen to market the Cosco Feed-N-Play Table, a type of baby high chair. 8 pages, full color, 7-in. x 10-in., newsprint, with no cover price.

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Cover art by Doug Wildey. Love Me Tonight, art by John Prentice; The small town of Cranston hosts the annual hot-rod races and Vic Marko is the star of the group. House ad for Teen-Age Brides. Without Regrets; After Jeff Wilson met Sandra Thomas while she worked at the local theater, they begin a whirlwind romance. House ad for the Harvey line of romance comics: Love Problems, First Love, Hi-School Romance, Teen-Age Brides, and First Romance. Whistle Bait, art by Ray Bailey; Patti Hansen was young and beautiful, and always found it easy to manipulate men with a look or a smile; After she got a job at the local factory, she met the new foreman, Larry Gleason. Stolen Dream, art by Bob Powell; When her cousin, Vivian, lends Helen her country club membership she meets Tom Moore, the tennis pro. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

"Unholy Passion"; 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. "Reunion" text story. "The Charm of You!", art by Warren Kremer; Tips on charm for all situations. "They Called Me Bad," pencils 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; That worked for a while with Joe Wilson; until he got what he wanted and dumped her. "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; Over time, the artist and model fall in love, until he confesses that he is engaged. "Bitter Jest" text story. "Man Trap," 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; While out on a date with Ted, she saw Bob Brennan and his pals come into the soda shop. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Al Avison. Midnight Lover!, art by Lee Elias; Jan Roberts and Brad Curtis are engaged; But Jan has had enough of Brad controlling her every move and leaves him, taking the train to Rocky Lake in northern New England. A Night to Be Loved, art by John Sink; Mary has toiled in the high school newspaper for years; At a dance, handsome Lee Morris tells Mary he is looking for Gloria Hatcher, the editor of the paper. A Marriage Made in Heaven!, art by Bob Powell; Rose and Marty are in love, just waiting for graduation to get married; When the couple goes to the airport to welcome her parents back from a trip to Mexico, they are horrified as they watch the plane explode on the runway. My Revengeful Heart, art by Jack Sparling; Amy Parks is outraged that her brother Sam was arrested, and looks for her vengeance. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Ellis Chambers and A. W. Nugent. Kids' comics reprinted from Ajax-Farrell. Superfox, who is...a superpowered fox, battles bank robber Needle Noggin, whose head is a narrow point. The annual Rabbit-Turtle Race gets even wackier than usual when they both go airborne in different ways. Mad Dr. Leer and his assistant Mumps create a goofy monster and name him Bonzo. Also featuring holiday-themed games and activities. Fishing Fun; Superfox Versus Needle-Noggin; Jumps Rabbit; Buddy; The Clock; Bonzo the Monster; Goofy Gator; Holiday Puzzle Circus; Leapfrog. 32 pages, Full Color.

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Hollywood glamour photography, including Grace Kelly, Kim Novak, Sheree North, Marilyn Monroe, and others. Cover price $0.35.

Featuring Anita Ekberg. 68 Pages, B&W, 8.5" x 11". Cover price $0.35.

Issue #5 - 1955. Stars profiled include Marilyn Monroe, Marlon Brando, Grace Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, James Dean, Janet Leigh, Frank Sinatra. Profusely illustrated with studio promo photographs and candid snapshots. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 74 pages, black and white. Cover price $0.30.

1955 - June Allyson on cover. Hollywood gossip and articles on: Robert Mitchum, June Allyson, Rory Calhoun, Janet Leigh, Gregory Peck, Edmund Purdom, Anne Francis, Barbara Rush, Mario Lanza, Susan Hayward, Bette Davis, Marlon Brando, Grace Kelly, Rock Hudson, James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, Debbie Reynolds, Dianne Foster, Russ Tamblyn, Robert Wagner, Tab Hunter, Elizabeth Taylor, Kirk Douglas, Jane Powell, Esther Williams, James Stewart, and Aldo Ray. 84 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Stories by Richard Hughes and others. Art by Edmond Good, Harry Lazarus, Robert McCarty and Ogden Whitney. Cover by Ogden Whitney. Tales of the Old West from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, featuring the Hooded Horseman, a mysterious masked gunslinger with a secret identity. Flash the Wonder Dog runs for help after the Hooded Horseman breaks a leg; Cowboy Sahib is drugged and captured by Queen Rani the Cruel; Johnny Injun is kidnapped by white desperados. First issue with Comics Code seal. The Hooded Horseman; Cook's Assistant; Cowboy Sahib; Flash the Hooded Horseman's Miracle Dog!; Perils of the Old West; Johnny Injun; Famous Western Scouts: Lonesome Charley Reynolds. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Say, Flash, listen; Bud Fraser reads an ad in a newspaper, telling the Hooded Horseman to call on Annie Prescott if he will save an innocent man from hanging. Thar isn't much gold comin' in fer assay these days, art by Ed Moritz. William Bonney, later known as Billy The Kid, art by Paul Cooper. Deadeye Dan had the kind of face that starts stampedes, art by Leonard Starr; Deadeye Dan has a special mark tattooed on his gun wrist, and he has threatened to kill both Mike and Lobo if they enter town. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Giordano-Alascia cover. In order of appearance: "The Drag Strip" art by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia; "Locked Wheels"; "The Margin From Error"; and "Punk Track". "The Helcar" illustrated text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

In order of appearance: "Draggin' Wheels" and "Daredevil Duo" art by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia; "Race Against Time"; "Payoff in the Pits"; and "Buster Camshaft, Screwball of the Hot Rodders". "Simpson Sets a New Record" illustrated text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

No. 285 in the Fawcett How To Book Series. 6.5" x 9.25", 144 pages, B&W. MATURE Cover price $0.75.

Original 1995 Howdy Doody Merchandise Catalog from 1955. Profusely illustrated with black and white photographs of the merchandise. The list of licensed items is enormous. For example, lunch box, pencil box, sunglasses, dominoes, mugs, balls, puppets, sandbox, shoes, umbrellas, games, cookie jar, halloween costumes, purses, night lights and much, much more. As the catalog says, it's a Howdy Doody World. Back cover shows the NBC affiliates that were broadcasting the TV show. Centerfold gives a sampling of the foods Howdy Doody has licensing agreements with. 8 1/4-in. x 10 3/4-in., 20 pages, black and white with added spot color.

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"My Fearful Heart"; Janet falls in love with Jeff, but refuses to marry him unless he quits working for the railroads: shes seen how much her mother worries about her father, who is a railway worker; She schemes to get Jeff fired and he goes to work as a mechanic but is unhappy; When her father is injured in a crash and Jeff is the only one who can take the railroad wrecker to save him, Janet admits the truth. "Envy"; After her boyfriend David dumps her, Joyce sets her sights on Ken, the manager of the restaurant where she works; However, Ken falls for Joyces best friend Mary instead; Joyce schemes to get Ken fired in revenge; David returns and says he wants to marry Joyce, so she admits the truth to Ken and Mary. "The Forbidden Heart" text story. "Without Honor - Without Love"; Ann and Cathy are best friends, roommates, and co-workers; They both fall for Don; When it appears Cathy will win Dons love, Ann threatens to tell Don that Cathys brother is in prison unless Cathy withdraws; Cathy moves out but continues to see Don and Ann reveals the "secret"; Don says everyone knew already but "no one was ever petty enough to drag it up." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jon D'Agostino. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Vince Alascia and Charles Nicholas. Charlton's long-running romance title (originally the Simon-Kirby Mainline title In Love) showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. Singer Dawn is forced to choose between stardom and the man she loves. All the guys in school have the hots for beautiful Kitty, but she only has eyes for nerdy, handsome Charlie. Kay and Jack never have time alone because of her two roommates, so for their next date, Jack brings along two friends of his own. Song of Farewell; Office Bachelor; I Looked for Love; Too Pretty to Love; Unheeded Love; Delayed Wedding; A Gown for My Lady; Blind Date; You Can't Copy Love; Give a Little; The Man Next Door; Forbidden Date; Stand-Up. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jon D'Agostino. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Charles Nicholas, Dick Giordano and Jon D'Agostino. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. Ellen goes out of her way to keep Wes to herself, for fear that her beautiful sister Mary will steal him away. Actress Sherry is climbing towards stardom, but she can't help thinking of Bob, the guy she left behind. Pam gets suspicious when she finds an envelope with a woman's handwriting in Mike's jacket. My Rival Sister; Barrier to Love; Exit My Love; No Mistake; Always a Bridesmaid; Sweetness on the Desert Air; Love in a Breeze; If a Man's Worth Loving; Oh, Johnny; Released to Love; Ashamed of Love; As Simple as That; I Was Afraid to Marry. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Number P-38 - 1955. In Days of Old - The Story of the Middle Ages from the fall of the Roman Empire to Leonardo de Vinci painting the Mona Lisa. Written by Marybob Baker, illustrated by John Leone. Includes 48 full color stamps on four pages to clip out and paste with each subject's entry. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, black and white. Cover price $0.50.

Discover how much fun you can have learning to play the accordion with this eight page full color promotional comic. Published circa 1955. 8 pages, full color. Produced by Feature Publications.

First edition, 1955. Compiled by Stuart Hoffman. Loving introduction by Robert Bloch about the short-lived but hugely influential pulp that featured an incredible array of authors. Unknown (title later changed to Unknown Worlds) indexed by author (including pseudonyms), title (with locale) and principal characters. Includes the rare addenda providing a handy listing of the volume and issue number to the cover date. Handsomely laid out and produced. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 38 pages, black and white.

Inside the Atom # APG-17-5A (1955) was distributed by General Electric. This interesting promotional comic tells the story of atomic energy as part of GE's Adventures in Science Series. Standard 7x10 comic size, 16-pages, full color, newsprint cover and interior.

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Humorous advertising parody illustrated with pin-up photos. 7.5" x 9.5", 68 pages, B&W Cover price $1.00.

Cardboard folder and fashion cut-outs. Set contains two doll cut-outs (on the folder) and interior pages containing numerous fashion cut-outs. 10-in. x 12-in. Softcover Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Al Zere, Rocke Mastroserio, and Jerry Grandenetti. Numbering continues from Danger (1955 Charlton) #14; there was no issue #15. Western adventure with frontier legend Jim Bowie, of the famous knife. When Captain Ricardo's forces begin bullying the Texas ranchers, Jim Bowie steps in. Sam Houston asks Jim Bowie to be a scout for Texas forces in the years leading up to the Battle of the Alamo. Sheriff Calder is forced to jail his own son Jesse for murder, but Jesse escapes to clear his name, and Sheriff Calder must give chase. Race for Survival; Gone to Texas; The Road to the Alamo; Pick and Shovel Brand; Cactus Brain; Top Secret; Snow Trail; Lil Buck Has a Smart Dad. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Jim Solar Space Sheriff in Battle for Mars (Wisco Mini-Comic) is a promotional giveaway distributed by a variety of merchants including Wisco "99" Service Stations, Carnation Malted Milk, Klarer Health Wieners, Fleers Dubble Bubble Gum, Rodeo All-Meat Wieners, Perfect Potato Chips, & others. Back cover blank or printed with information about participating sponsor. 24 pages, full color, 7-in. x 3.5-in., all newsprint, no cover price.

John Wayne photo cover. The Wild One; John Wayne recognizes a bucking bronco from his past. Marooned!; John Wayne is marooned high in the Rockies in the middle of winter. Blood On the Horn, pencils by Bob Bean. Following the Buffalo article by Donald George. Comicscope toy project ad. The Kid one-page story with Billy the Kid. Bullseye! 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

"Love at First Fright"; Jughead has a girlfriend. "Pond My Word"; Archie and Reggie are sneaking into class with muddy shoes. "Squares of Round Table"; King Arthur orders a knight to go slay a dragon. "Snow Trouble"; Mr. Weatherbee has a ten-dollar prize for the best essay on winter. "Clothes Call"; Archie needs to find a fancy suit to wear to take Veronica to a swanky party and Jughead offers to help. "Kiss of Ire"; Veronica is having a costume party and Reggie pays Jughead for an original idea. "Name Callers"; Reggie and Archie are laughing that Moose's real name is Marmaduke, and then they wonder what Jughead's real name is. "Gland-Dandy!"; Archie and Jughead put some monkey-gland extract into Mr. Weatherbee's lunch to perk him up. "A Freak Accident!"; The school puts on a carnival and Jughead is the man with the iron stomach. "Air Today - Gone Tomorrow!", pencils by George Frese; Archie and the gang visit Mr. Lodge's aircraft factory where the military has come to see a new jet plane. "The Fall Guy"; Mr. Weatherbee is upset at Archie and Reggie leaning out of the biology window, Reggie decides to get Archie in trouble using the biology manikin. "Dog-Gone"; Veronica has Jughead watch her new puppy while she goes over to Betty's. "Dead Man's Float"; Archie is driving a float in a parade for community pride. "Who Nose"; Jughead, with the help of Archie and Reggie, has a scheme to sell fake perfume to Betty. "Exclusive Excuses"; Archie is late for school because he stopped to help movie star Glock Cable. "Sad Shack"; Mr. Lodge asks Jughead to go ice fishing. 100 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Australian series. Cover by Jack Kirby. Reprints "Dead Man's Debt" and "Slave to Habit" from Justice Traps the Guilty (1947 Prize) #33 and "Deadly Dime" from Justice Traps the Guilty (1947 Prize) #33. Saddle-stitched at top of book, read in vertical format. 24 pages, B&W, 9D cove price.

Promotional comic tie-in with the "Lady and the Tramp" feature film. Produced by the American Dairy Association. 16 pages, full color, 7-1/8" x 5", no cover price.