Comic books 1957 w/ month not specified

No. 346 in the Fawcett How To Book Series. 6.5" x 9.25", 144 pages, B&W. MATURE Cover price $0.75.

Promotional comic for Mattel toys containing the story of the authentic Fanning gun of the old west. 5-in. x 3.5-in.; full color; 16 newsprint pages with slick covers.

No. 60 in the Maco Photography Series. 6.5" x 9.5", 128 pages, B&W. MATURE Cover price $0.75.

The Great Train Robbery at Knott's Berry Farm and Ghost Town including Adventure at Old MacDonald's Farm (1957), is a promotional comic book distributed by Knott's Berry Farm. Art by Mike Roy. This comic tells the story of two children who visit the Knott's Berry Farm amusement park and have an adventure. As young Johnny and Jane persue the villain from the train robbery show, they mention the various things to do and see at Knott's Berry Farm, such as panning for gold, Hangman's Tree, The Haunted Shack, and Old MacDonald's Farm (with free ranging chickens, goats, pigs, cows, horses and rabbits). 16 pages, full color, 5-in. x 7-in., newsprint, with no cover price.

Cover by John Severin. Stories by unknown. Art by Jack Keller, Doug Wildey, Frank Bolle, Jimmy Infantino and Gene Colan. Featuring Kid Colt in "The Gunhawks of Terror Street!" with art by Jack Keller. Other colt-quick action tales in this issue: "I Dare Yuh to Draw!" with art by Doug Wildey; "Last Stop: Boot Hill!" with art by Frank Bolle; "Five-Pointed Star!" with art by Jimmy Infantino; "The Night the Bartons Rode!" with art by Gene Colan; and 2-page text story "Fearless Mustang," reprinted (and retitled) from Wyatt Earp (1955 Atlas/Marvel) #6. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by John Severin. Stories by unknown. Art by Jack Keller, Marvin Stein, Jim Mooney, Angelo Torres, Gene Colan and unknown. Kid Colt Outlaw meets six-gun fury on the..."Trail to Tombstone!" with pencils by Jack Keller. Other blazing tales of the Old West in this issue: "Bandit" with art by Marvin Stein; "Lawman!" with art by Jim Mooney; "All Quiet in Wichita!" with art by Angelo Torres; "Ambush at Red River" with pencils by Keller; and 2-page text story "Safety First" with illo by Gene Colan, reprinted (and retitled) from Wyatt Earp (1955 Atlas/Marvel) #3. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Distributed by the Holsum Bread Co. as a promotional giveaway. Full color mini-comic, 7-1/4-in. x 5-in.; 16 newsprint pages.

Stories by unknown. Art by Ogden Whitney and unknown. Featuring "Success Spoiled My Sweetheart" and "Not Ready for Marriage"! Also: She had looked forward to a happy life in this town but every girl scorned her! Don't miss..."I Was the Other Girl," reprinted (and retitled) from Love Secrets (1953 Quality) #35 and starring Janice Wilks, Ruth Tilden, Mel Chambers, Alice, Sally and Francis. And: "Never Love a Soldier" with art by Ogden Whitney, reprinted from GI Sweethearts (1953) #36 and starring Bill, Bob Casey, Mrs. Standley, Pat Standley, Rick Calhoun, Steve and Sue. Plus: Advice on Love Problems letters page by Marilyn Minton. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Reprints. Stories by unknown. Art by Ogden Whitney, Charles Sultan and unknown. Tommy Yates was a dancing star, until a car accident meant he could never dance again. Kathy saves him from a life of despair by offering to learn all his routines so he can dance through her in "Cupid's Dancing Partner"! Plus: Linda catches the bouquet at a wedding but when she mentions getting married to Gary, he dismisses the notion because he doesn't have enough money to give her everything she deserves in "In a Marrying Mood"! Also: Doris is stood up by her true love Lloyd. Years later, she meets him again, but he's got a new face and a new name after being in a car accident and she doesn't recognize him in "No Handsome Boy for Me"! And: Jane sculpts the face of her perfect man, then meets him. He goes off to war, but comes back disfigured in "The Face of My Dreams"! Plus: Advice on Love Problems letters page by Marilyn Minton. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Talking magpies Heckle and Jeckle are known for their identical appearance, their distinctive chatter, and their mischievous schemes. Heckle and Jeckle set up a roadside lemonade stand, but what they're really selling is chaos. The talking magpies try to help Dimwit find a new house, but their method of house hunting isn't very productive. Jeckle loves detective shows, so he decides to prove to Heckle that he can track someone down. Clint Clobber; Money-Mad; Little Roquefort; Gandy Goose: Good Sports; House Hunting; Gandy Goose: Cat in the Window; Gaston le Crayon; Defective Detective; Terry Bears. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

1st Printing - Hardcover, 6.5" x 8", 20 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

1957. 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.

1957. 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.

1957. 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.

1957. 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.

Here Comes the Parade (1957) is a promotional comic book published by Targ and Dinner, Inc. that presents an introduction to musical instruments. 8 pages full color, newsprint, 7-in. x 10-in., with no cover price.

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Digest sized men's interest magazine. This issue features British model Pat Ward. 5.5" x 8.25", B&W.

Issue #7 - 1957. Stars profiled include Natalie Wood, Yul Brynner, Sal Mineo, Janet Leigh, Jayne Mansfield, Rock Hudson, Doris Day, Tab Hunter, Ingrid Bergman. 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.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Hey, gang, look what I found!"; The gang meets Robin Hood and Little John. "It sure is hot, Momma!"; Homer goes shopping for an air conditioner. "Hey! Pssst!"; The gang thinks that Melvin has been swindled, but things work out for the best after all. "Look, Homer! A circus!"; The boys join the circus. Scripts by Stan Lee, art by Dan DeCarlo. Tommys Hero text story. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Hey, gang ... Look what I found while I was digging!"; Homer finds a dinosaur egg--that hatches! "Class, today we're going to learn about art!"; Miss Ghostly just can't get through to Melvin. "We interrupt our program to bring you a special news bulletin!"; The gang tries to capture Bank Robber Brown to collect the $1000 reward. Scripts by Stan Lee, art by Dan DeCarlo. New Friend text story. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Dugan, do you believe in flying saucers?"; The gang meets two Martians who take them for a ride in a flying saucer. "You don't look good to me, Melvin..."; Melvin's mom calls the doctor because Melvin seems unwell. "Homer, would you take these bottles to the store for me?"; Homer finds a bottle with a genie inside. Scripts by Stan Lee, art by Dan DeCarlo. The Treasure Chest text story. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Citizens are warned to beware of the mad scientist!"; The gang meets the Mad Scientist, who uses shrinking powder on them. "Homer, are you going to leave your room looking like that?"; Homer's parents argue with him about cleaning his room. "Gee, this is pretty tough!"; Snappy doesn't think much of Homer's archery skills. "Melvin, this is Mister Keyboard!"; Melvin's mom wants him to take piano lessons. Homer's Coloring Page coloring contest. "Gosh, wouldn't it be wonderful if we had a million dollars?"; Zelda conjures up a treasure map but the hunt turns out to be pretty scary. Treasure Trunk text story. Scripts by Stan Lee, art by Dan DeCarlo. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Look, gang... let's go in and see the fights!", script by Stan Lee, art by Dan DeCarlo; The gang goes to a boxing match. Homer's Coloring Page coloring contest. "How do you do?", script by Stan Lee, art by Dan DeCarlo; Marvin goes to the library. Talented Troupe text story. "Hi, Zelda... whatcha reading?", script by Stan Lee, art by Tony DiPreta; After Zelda reads "Alice in Wonderland," the gang is transported to Wonderland themselves. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

In order of appearance: "Precision Happy"; "The Taming of Wrecker Gates"; "Flashy Import"; "The Grand Prix at Monte Carlo"; "Junk Heap"; "Car Care, The Cooling System". "Drivers I Have Met" text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

In order of appearance: "Junkyard Driver"; "Two Hundred M.P.H. Club"; "The Second Curve"; "Rich Man's Hobby"; and "Cowboy Crush". "Always with Automobiles" illustrated text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Handy Andy presents How Billy Won (1957) is promotional comic published by Skil-Craft Corporation. See how Handy Andy helps Billy build the best crate racer ever. 16 pages, full color, 7-in x 5-in.

Coloring book featuring characters from the Howdy Doody television series. Softcover, 6.5" x 7", 64 pages, B&W.

Cover by Al Jaffee. Stories and art by Harvey Kurtzman, Bill Elder, Jack Davis, Wally Wood, Al Jaffee, Arnold Roth, R. O. Blechman, Howie Schneider, Paul Rosner, Ken Englund, I. Wallach, Ashley Cooper, Ed Fisher, Arnold Benson, Alex Atkinson, Harry Purvis, Paul Rosner, Howie Schneider, Larry Siegel and Russ Heath. Another attempt by Harvey Kurtzman to duplicate the success of Mad magazine, Humbug was actually published by the artists who created it. This volume includes trimmed and bound copies of issues #1-9 (the other two issues of Humbug were magazine-sized). Parodies of iconic 1950s movies, plays and TV shows, including Jailhouse Rock, My Fair Lady, and Peyton Place. Satirical looks at advertising, sports, car culture, the Space Race, and other aspects of mid-20th century American life. Contributions from many past and future MAD Idiots, including Bill Elder, Jack Davis, Wally Wood, Al Jaffee, Arnold Roth and of course Harvey Kurtzman. 288 pages, B&W.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Sal Trapani, Charles Nicholas, and Jon D'Agostino. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. The series changes abruptly, from the short love-fables of previous issues to longer stories that contain a dramatic or crime element. Schoolteacher Rose falls for handsome gambler and gangster Eddie, but can she really turn him over to the cops? A man falls in love with what appears to be an actual mermaid. Kitty falls for Joe, her co-worker at the trucking company, but when the safe is robbed, he's the only suspect. A Rose's Thorns; Decoy; Hidden Heartache; Mermaid Madness; Alibi Lover; Tough Lover. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Sal Trapani, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Bill Molno. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. The series abruptly changes format again, to a double-sized romance anthology. A Christmas party brings two people together. A complicated romance blooms on the carnival circuit. "Country mouse city mouse" takes on new meaning when a woman from the heartland meets a big-city boy. Plus a comics version of a classic Romantic poem by Robert Browning. Never Again; Xmas Party; To Love Again; Lonely Tears; Heartbreak's Choice; Cute Cantaloupe; Poor Kate; Look Before You Love; Meeting at Night; Carnival Queen; Three Guesses; Always Advice; Country Girl, City Slicker; Love Is Not Blind. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 1, Issue 1 - 1957. Vintage men's interest pin-up photography magazine with filled with tasteful, non-nude black and white photos of models from every country in the world, listed from A to Z. 8.5" x 10.5", 72 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.35.

Earlier bulletin, published before Klaw was forced out of New York and moved his business to New Jersey. Betty Page content. Cover price $0.15.

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Inaugural program book for the Jamestown Festival Park, now known as Jamestown Settlement. The creation and history of the Jamestown settlement. Illustrated with artwork and photographs. 8 1/2-in. x 10 3/4-in., 48 pages, B&W and single color. Cover price $0.75.

1957. One-shot magazine showcasing Jayne Mansfield, featuring mostly B&W photos with four pages in full-color. Text by John Maynard with interview material. 8.5" x 11". 70 pages. Cover price $0.35.

American Revolutionary War stories. Cover and all art by Maurice Whitman. In order of appearance: "Frontier Forts"; "Jerry Drummer, Boy Hero of the Revolutionary War, The Battle of Bunker Hill"; "Jerry Drummer, Boy Hero of the Revolutionary War, Valley Forge"; "Jerry Drummer, Friendly Enemy"; "Lightnin' Strikes Twice"; "A Little Treason"; and "The Continental Soldier". "The First Submarine" illustrated text story. "1776" (Washington Crosses the Delaware) back cover pin-up. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Jim Solar Space Sheriff in Protects Space Lanes (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.

Jim Solar Space Sheriff in Ring Around Saturn (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.

"Joe Had a Problem," a 16 page promotional for credit unions. Gape in wonder as Joe complains about being broke to his nagging wife, then joins a credit union and gets his finances in order (while the wife continues to nag). FC, newsprint.

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"Tele-Phonies!"; Archie and Reggie have been making prank phone calls to Jughead, but he gets even. "Hear No Evil," pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Terry Szenics; Midge tells Moose he must host a party for the gang; Jughead, Archie and Reggie take turns insulting Moose, who is too busy to understand what they are saying. "Voice of Doom," pencils by Samm Schwartz; Jughead uses ventriloquism to play jokes on Archie and Reggie. "Puddle Jumper!"; Reggie gallantly uses the coat he is wearing to cover a puddle, but it's a coat he borrowed from Archie. "Charm Chump!", script by George Gladir, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Terry Szenics; Jughead is selling lucky horse shoes. "Paid in Fool!", art by Bill Vigoda; Jughead owes Reggie two dollars and offers to do his schoolwork for him to pay back the debt. "Grass Dismissed"; Jughead thinks he has invented a concentrated vitamin plant food. "Fowl Play"; Archie is in charge of the school play production of The Egg and I. "Just a Little Love Nest"; Jughead got Moose into bird-watching and now he doesn't notice when Midge is near other guys. "Short Shrift"; Jughead is wearing Bermuda shorts. "The Passing of the Buck"; Mr. Weatherbee asks Archie to clean out the storeroom. "Cap the Climax"; Archie doesn't want to be seen in the cap and bush jacket that Veronica gave him so he gives them to Jughead who then becomes attractive to all the girls. "Trance Form"; Reggie and Archie try to convince Jughead that he can actually hypnotize people, but lose a bet to Jughead when he turns the tables. "Labor of Love"; Reggie tries to find out what kind of job Jughead has. 100 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $65.00 View scans Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.

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Possibly the 1st reference to Elvis Presly in comic books, according to Overstreet. Chapter #1 "Nobody!"; Jughead approaches Veronica because she is having a party and hasn't invited him. She and Betty call him a "Nobody"; Then he insults Big Moose accidentally, but Moose doesn't think he is worth hitting because he is a "nobody." Chapter 2 "Opportunity Knocks!"; He returns to the Chok'Lit Shop a little while later to drown his sorrows in a hamburger and is turned away by Pop Tate because he has no money; He goes to the juke box to sing with his favorite record, "Blue For You." Chapter #3 "Going Up!"; He gets on "Redfree's Talent Show" and wows the crowd by making them cry with his heartfelt voice. Chapter #4 "The Celebrity"; He becomes a huge star but has no freedom; All he wants is a hamburger, but his manager keeps him so busy he can't get any burgers. Chapter #5 "From Top To Bottom!"; He decides he can't handle stardown, so he destroys his career and gets fired by his manager. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

Cover and art by Bil Woggon. Comics and activities, plus fashions and poems sent in by readers. Interior back cover features reader photos. One of them could be your grandmother, or even your great-uncle! 36 pages. Fall, 1957. Cover price $0.10.