Comic books 1956 w/ month not specified

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

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Stories by unknown. Art by unknown and John Forte? & Chuck Cuidera. Carol found it was handy having a boyfriend at her beck and call until she realized that her life was no longer her own! Then she tearfully kept asking herself..."Should a Girl Go Steady," a tale starring Carol Moore, Paul Wyman, Marty Haines, Mr. Moore, Mrs. Moore and Bobby Moore. Also featuring: "I Schemed for Love" starring Lois Nesbit, Andy Bryce, Joe Cushings and Coach Martin; "My Ideal Man" starring Vivian Hale, Wally Pearson, Gordon Seeley, Frank Kendall and Mr. Hale; and the retitled reprint story "I Drove Away the Boy I Loved" starring Sally Blake, Don Forbes, Ray and Cynthia Roland. Plus: Advice on Love Problems letters page by Marilyn Minton. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Chic Stone? Stories by unknown. Art by Chic Stone?, Ogden Whitney, Bill Ward and unknown. She'd loved David since school days back in their little town, but when he came to see her...she ran away! Find out why in..."I Was Ashamed of My Boyfriend"! Also featuring: "Make-Believe Kisses"; "Unhappy Girl"; and the reprint story "Latin American Interlude" starring Margaret MacRae, Eddie Hanlon, Mr. Gordon and Carlos Rodriquez. Plus: Advice on Love Problems letters page by Marilyn Minton. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. How could she go on without Steve? Everything was all set for their wedding...and she called it off! Now she'd lost him forever...and all because she was blinded by jealousy! Read..."A Jealous Fool"! Also featuring: "My Tragic Flirtation"; "Waitress Wanted"; and "I Played Hard to Get"! Plus: 1-page filler "Be Popular With the Opposite Sex by Developing Good Character!" And: Advice on Love Problems letters page by Marilyn Minton. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Sultan, Gene Colan, Bill Ward, Dick Beck and unknown. Featuring: "I Fell for My Fiance's Buddy" starring Ellen, Steve Briggs and Walt Sherwood; "Home Is Where the Heart Is!" starring Albert Gray, Amy Bradford, Aunt Mary and Tom Hanley; "A Soldier's Date" starring Aunt Alice, Edna, Pat, Pete Sherlock, Shirley Barrett and Smitty; and the reprint story "A False Illusion" starring Blanche, Blanche's father, Blanche's mother and Cliff Connel. Plus: Advice on Love Problems letters page by Marilyn Minton. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Featuring: "I Loved Two Men" starring Charles Elliot, Ian Brown, Kate Dean, Mr. Carroll, Mrs. Carroll, Billy Carroll, Eileen Carroll and Mona Carroll; "A Sacrificed Romance" starring Bruce Carter, Carol, Charles Jason, Mr. Thompson and Shirley Stevens; "Shore Leave Sweetheart" starring Bill Williams, Janet and Tom Parker; and the retitled reprint story "Hasty Engagement" starring Arlene Tracy, Janet, Jim and Wayne Keller. 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 try to "help" Dimwit catch a turkey. The talking magpies build a ladder to the moon to settle an argument. The duo hits on the greatest weight-loss idea of all time: imaginary food! Clint Clobber; Lunar-Tics; Gandy Goose: A Bit of Gunplay; It's All in the Mind; Wrinkle Removers; Terry Bears: Is Silence Golden?; Dimwit; Gandy Goose: The Mask; The Turkey Hunt; Terry Bears; Gandy Goose; Cooking Capers; Helpful Dimwit. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

1956. 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.

1956. 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.

1956. 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.

Cover by Art Gates. Stories and art by Art Gates and others. Hillbilly-themed humor from the 1950s. A fancy mountain resort avoids a feud with the MacSleezys by hiring them on as hotel staff, but maybe that wasn't the best idea. Gumbo Galahad is hired to entertain at a wealthy couple's home, but Honeydew suspects they just want to make fun of his homespun ways. Hillside Hilda thinks a parachuting test pilot is a husband sent to her from the moon. Th MacSleezys; The Inquiring Artist; Hillside Hilda; Hank th Hermit; The Courtship of Ma MacSleezy; Gumbo Galahad; L-Lem; Pokey. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Issue #6 - 1956. Stars profiled include Kim Novak, William Holden, Jane Powell, Audie Murphy, Ben Cooper, Pier Angeli and Marisa Pavan and 15 pages on Elizabeth Taylor. 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.

Cover art by Leonard Starr. Start with a crew of cold-blooded killers, art by Leonard Starr; Clem Dixon is framed for murder and is to be hanged when the U.S. Marshal arrives. You look worried injun!, art by Ed Moritz; The Arapahos' sacred tribal pipe has been stolen, and some white traders are spreading the rumors that the Apaches are behind it. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Giordano-Alascia cover. In order of appearance: "One Spin Too Many"; "The First Man to Smash Through One Hundred Miles per Hour"; "Lizzie Was a Lady"; "Dynamo Sam's Hot Rod Talk"; "Cunningham's Car, A Dream Come True..."; "Pace Setters, Pebble Beach Cup Race"; "What Makes a Champ"; and "Pit Stop". "Hot Rod Seat." text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Giordano-Alascia cover. In order of appearance: "An Accident at Every Lap"; "Unlucky Seven"; "Angel at the Wheel"; "Racing Facts, The '500'"; "Four-Wheeled Fun"; "Homemade Jalopy"; "Laughing Gas"; and "Men, Women, and Motors". "The Hot Rod Safety Gate" text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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How Trees Put the Rain to Work (1956) is a promotional comic distributed by the International Paper Co., and published by the Edward F. Howard Corp. 16 pages, full color, all on slick white paper stock, 7-.25-in. x 10-in., no cover price.

Cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Sal Trapani, Vince Alascia, Charles Nicholas, Dick Giordano and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. Ann is torn between her fiance Philip, and her old flame Jim. Newlyweds Kitty and Les find their finances and emotions pushed to the limit in order to care for Kitty's mother. In a story that's a sign of its times, Sam tests Nell's love for him, before he trusts her enough to reveal that he has an artificial leg. My Old Flame; Love Grew Cold; Today's Problem; The Red Dress; Decision; Too Many to Love; Flying Colors; Not for Him; Lonely But True; Love Wears Well; New Beginning; Paradise Lost. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Charles Nicholas, Dick Giordano and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. A red-headed tennis pro deliberately loses a game to a handsome challenger. Ginny's doctor helps her to lose weight, which succeeds partly because she's secretly in love with him. In a wordless story, a returning GI's gal is glad to see him, until she points out the one thing wrong with his uniform - it's not her idea of a wedding tuxedo. Watch; The Gift; A Case of Mistaken Identity; Fortune Hunter; The Awakener; The Spark Plug; The Quick Sun; Why Do I Dream?; Too Stout for Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. Country girl Ida Mae is ready for love, but even after moving to the big city, her mother won't let her date until her older sister gets married first. A sky writer has a special way of letting his gal know he's thinking about her. Two saleswomen aren't sure what to make of their handsome, married floorwalker's attentions to an attractive customer. Baby Sister; Any Day Now; Sure Thing; Chance Meeting; Guiding Star; A Woman's Heart; He Took the Hint; Emergency Call; Office Party; Tunnel of Love; First Date; Young Lovers Live on; Her Father. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. Alice dates a multitude of guys while looking for Mr. Right, and never even notices the handsome boy next door, her friend Bill. In an unusual story for its time, biochemist Diane is so wrapped up in her work in the lab that she doesn't have time for a love life. Secretary Ellen secretly loves her boss Edgar, but he doesn't even notice her, so when he suspects her of embezzlement, she sees her chance (!?) to impress him. Mr. Right; Career vs. Love; Substitute Love; The Reason; Love Laughs; That Nice Miss Baker; Transformed; A One-Sided Love; Afraid!; V Loves J. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

1956. Group of eight different cocktail napkins illustrated by Jack Cole (Plastic Man). Soft paper with embossed designed. Published by Playboy. Each measures 4.5" x 4.5". Black and white.

48 page coloring book featuring Gleason as Ralph Kramden, Fenwick Rabbit, Poor Soul Charlie Bratton, Reggie Van Gleason, and Rudy the Repairman.

Australian Series. "Georgie Tries Again" - Story and Art by Michael Hubbard. Newsprint. 7" X 9 3/4". 24 pages. B&W.

Australian Series. "Model Ambassadress" - Story and Art by Michael Hubbard. Newsprint. 7" X 9 3/4". 24 pages. B&W.

Johnny Jingle's Lucky Day Adventures in Disneyland (1956) is aromotional comic sponsored by the American Dairy Association; 7.25 x 5 inches; 16 pages including newsprint covers; no cover price.

Cover by Dan Heilman. Stories and art by Nicholas Dallis, Dan Heilman, Dale McFeatters and Gregory D'alessio. Judge Alan Parker juggles legal challenges at work and family challenges at home, in reprints of the long-running comic strip. After Judge Parker sentences gangster Rocky, Rocky swears revenge. He has his man Santo kidnap Parker's daughter Ann. It leads to a dangerous showdown with the police inside Judge Parker's house. First issue with the Comics Code seal on the cover. Judge Parker; These Women!; Strictly Business; The Missing Plan. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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"All's Yell That Ends Yell," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Joe Edwards; After hearing Jughead scorn women once again, Betty decides to pull one of Reggie's pranks on him. "Just Desserts," inks by Terry Szenics; Moose overhears Reggie and Midge disparage a dessert and think they're talking about him. "Package Deal"; Moose strong-arms Jughead into helping him wrap Christmas presents. "Letter Alone," pencils by Bill Vigoda; Reggie tricks Jughead into reading a steamy love letter in front of the English class. "Legal, But Tender," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey; Archie and Reggie suspect Jughead of counterfeiting U.S. currency. "Trick or Treat," art by Samm Schwartz; Tired of wisecracks about their cooking, Betty and Veronica force Archie and Jughead to cook a meal on their own. "Door Frame," art by Bill Vigoda; Jughead invents an automatic garage door opener with one tiny side effect. "The Eyes Have It," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead gets a black eye from running into a door and nobody will believe him. 100 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

1955-1956 Annual. Cover and interior art by Bill Woggin. Cover price $0.25.

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Canadian Price Variant. 35¢ cover price. Cover art by Bill Woggon. 100 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

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First and only issue. Cover and interior art by Bill Woggin. Lots of pin-ups and paper dolls along with Woggin's stories. Cover price $0.10.

Knowing's Not Enough! (1956) was promotional comic book published by the United States Steel Corporation. Script by Malcolm Ater. Art by Jack Sparling. The story for this booklet is based on the Safety Motion Picture of the same name that was produced under the direction of the Safety Advisory Committee of United States Steel Corporation. This booklet teaches us the IMPS, IMPatience, IMPulsiveness, IMProvising, and IMPunity, which block out safety awareness. 16 pages, full color, newsprint, 7-in. x 10-in.

Published once a year, this oversized issue presents the years best pictorials, and gags from Laff magazine! 8.5" x 11.25", 84 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Stan Campbell. Stories and art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Sal Trapani, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Movie cowboy Lash Larue is known for his trademark black outfit and his skill with a bullwhip. "Roving marshal" Lash finally meets the Cinder Kid for a showdown. Spide Fleming seizes the land that provides the water source for the ranchers in the valley, then tries to extort them for water. An outlaw dresses as Lash to commit robberies, but his whipsmanship is no match for Lash's. Country For Ransom; Oddities From Out of the West; Roarin' Ruse; Call Me Bill; Pudgy And Muscles; Bullwhip vs. Bullwhip; Begg and Cole; Dopey Danny Dee. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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1956. Whitman 1509. Written by Dorothea J. Snow and illustrated by Ken Sawyer. Painted wraparound cover by Al Andersen. Original story based on the MGM film series. Illustrated endpapers and occasional illustrations within text. Hardcover without dust jacket, as issued. 5.75" x 7.75". 282 pages.

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Issue 1 - 1956. Behind the scenes with Lawrence Welk and his Champagne Music Makers. 8" x 10.5", 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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Written by unknown. Art and Cover by Nick Cardy. Daniel Boone, frontier scout, stars in three tales with art by Nick Cardy: "Drums Along the Ohio"; "The First Coach to Spoon Valley"; and "Daniel Boone's Rookie Rangers"! Plus: Chief Hot Foot humor half-pager by Henry Boltinoff; Buck Skinner humor 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; and 2-page text article "Friends of the Frontiersmen" by Jack Miller. Tomahawk (1950) #7 cover swipe. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by unknown. Art and Cover by Nick Cardy. Daniel Boone, frontier scout, stars in three tales with art by Nick Cardy: "The Bookworm Frontiersman"; "Dan'l Boone's Trailblazers"; and "Shawnee Raiders"! Plus: 2-page text article "New Yorkers - Indian Style"; Buck Skinner humor 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; and Chief Hot Foot humor 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Bob Brown. Written by unknown. Art by Nick Cardy. Daniel Boone, frontier scout, stars in three tales with art by Nick Cardy: "The Wild Boy of the Frontier"; "The Blind Frontiersman"; and "The Last Stand"! Plus: Sagebrush Sam humor 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; Buck Skinner humor 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; 2-page text story "The Courage of White Beaver" by Jack Moran; and Chief Hot Foot humor 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by unknown. Art and Cover by Nick Cardy. Daniel Boone, frontier scout, stars in three tales with art by Nick Cardy: "The Twin Chieftains"; "The Frontier Artist"; and "Dan'l Boone's Young Buckskin Pal"! Plus: Western Album activity page "Make a Model Indian Tepee"; 2-page text article "Secret Indian Signs You Can Learn" by Josh McCay; and Buck Skinner humor 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Lil Abner Herald (1956) is a promotional item produced by the National Screen Service. This Herald promotes the movie Lil Abner starring Bob Hope. These heralds were sent out weeks before the openings of movies as promotional items to be given out to the movie goer. 1 page, full color comic strip on front with promotional text on the back, 9.5-in x 12-in. (unfolded). NOTE: Fold is not considered a defect.

Lil Abner That Certain Feeling (1956) is a promotional flyer in comic strip format published by National Screen Services that uses Al Capp's popular comic character, Lil Abner, to promote ticket sales for the Paramount movie, "That Certain Feeling." The promotional herald sample offered here was the version distributed only to movie theater managers. It is therefore much rarer than the public version. A manager could order copies at 1,000 for $4.95 for distribution to the public. Two pages, full color one side, other side with text sales copy to the trade, 9.25-in x 12-in. NOTE: Was mailed to theaters folded in half; fold is therefore not considered a defect.

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First appearance of Little Archie. Cover pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Bob White. Hunting; After Archie's mom asks him to stop playing hunter inside the house, he and his friends go outside to hunt wild animals, and come upon a snapping turtle. Racing; Archie builds an "imported Italian sports racer" for the soapbox derby. Playing House; Archie and Ronnie play house and fight even more than real married couples; Betty tries to get in on the act by marrying her cat to Archie's dog. Troops; General Archie and Sergeant Moose try to prevent Ronnie from joining their army, but she gains the troops' loyalty with her "secret orders." Script and pencils for all stories by Bob Bolling, inks by Bob White. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Frank O'Neal and others. Mischievous Eva is an adorable counterpart to those other 1950s misadventurers, Little Audrey and Little Lulu. Hot Rod gets talked into playing "house" with Eva and finds more family drama than he'd bargained for. In a truly adorable story, Hot Rod gets into a confrontation with bullies Spike and Butch while playing "spaceman." In a classic 1950s scenario, Eva and her mother prepare for a dinner visit from Eva's father's boss. It's a Dog's Life; Playing House; Hot-Rod: Space Man; Gag-Bag; Overnight Pest; Roped In; Comedy Column; The Treasure. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.