Comic books December 1957

Cover by Harry Lucey. "Signal Honor," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Terry Szenics; Rumors are circulating around school of a secret society, and everybody thinks Jughead is a member of it. "Clothes Call"; Jughead thinks dressing in sophisticated attire can gain him access to upscale restaurants. "A Nose For Business"; When Jughead claims he's never curious about anything, the gang get a pool up to see who can prove him wrong. "Ice Going"; Jughead is hired to deliver an ice sculpture to the Lodge mansion, then runs into every possible delay along the way. "Pane-ful Thoughts" one-page Li'l Jinx story, script and art by Joe Edwards. "Knock, Knock - Who's There?", pencils by Bill Vigoda; Jughead keeps reaping rewards because he agrees to open a door of opportunity that Archie and Reggie shy away from. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover by Morris Gollub. Stories by Gaylord Du Bois and unknown. Art by Creig Flessel and unknown. Jungle Jim stars in two stories by Gaylord Du Bois and Creig Flessel: "The Living Thunderbolt" and "The Nandour Tiger"! Plus: Ranee, Princess of the Jungle in the back-up story "The Track of Torr"! Also: 1-page text story "The Leopard's Lair"! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart PR 0.5 $3.80 INCOMPLETE. Multiple pages missing, interrupts art and story. 1/2" spine split from the top.

Cover art by Bob Bolling. A text story about Veronica trying to play Nurse. Laff Patrol, script and art by Bob Bolling; When the girls join the boys' attempt to play Foreign Legion, Little Archie offers a medal to anyone who shows unusual bravery on the next patrol. Roger's Riot, script and art by Bob Bolling; Fred and Mary think that the "Roger" Little Archie keeps talking to is an imaginary friend. The Son Shines Bright starring Pat the Brat. It's a Breeze, art by Jack Bradbury; The kids try to take the wash down off the line on a windy day. The Dolphin article. Fair Game starring Little Archie, pencils by Bill Vigoda. Not So Dumb starring Bunny, script and art by Samm Schwartz. 84 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Stories and art by Steve Muffatti and Helen Cason. Cover by Warren Kremer. One of the mainstays of Harvey's long-running kids' comics, Little Dot also features Richie Rich and Little Lotta. Richie's birthday offers presents beyond the dreams of avarice, but he appreciates his friends more. Richie's pals learn what kind of music lessons he's taking, and why they cost so much money. Whatziz!; Horse Play; Little Lotta: Bar-Belle of the Town; Pumpkin Head!; Lesson in Love; Richie Rich: The Best of Gifts. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Fair $2.65

The Threadpickers; Tubby invites Lulu to pick a thread off his sweater. One Turkey Apiece; Lulus pop tries to keep his live Thanksgiving turkey a secret from Lulu. Mr. McNabbems Vacation; Mr. McNabbem pretends he is going on vacation so that he can lure hooky players. Ol Witch Hazel and the Dirty Sheets; Lulu tells Alvin about when Hazel makes the poor little girl wash her ghost sheets. The Weather Prophets; Tubby tells Wilbur that he can predict the weather. One-page text story, Lulus Diry ("Diary"). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Warren Kremer and others. Joe Palooka's speechless sidekick from the popular Ham Fisher boxing strip gets his own comic, noteworthy for early versions of Little Dot and other Harvey characters. Max dreams himself into the story of Alice Through the Looking-Glass, with himself as the Cheshire Cat, in a retelling with fun artwork by Warren Kremer. Humphrey soon regrets agreeing to babysit Baby Gooberfooful. Plus solo stories featuring Rags Rabbit and Little Max. Plus solo stories featuring Rags Rabbit and Little Max. Little Max Meets Alice in Wonderland; Humphrey: Babysitter Jitters; Waisted Energy; Hide and Seek; Cat-Tale; The U.S.S. Humphrey; Puppy Parade; Rainy Day Puzzles; Wouldn't It Be Funny?; Fishin'. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover of Clayton Moore as the Lone Ranger. Escape, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Tom Gill; Pretending to be outlaws, the Lone Ranger and Tonto gain the trust of a bank robber, who has been abandoned to the law by the rest of his gang. The Buffalo Hunt, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Tom Gill; The Lone Ranger and Tonto are mistaken for scouts for buffalo hunters who are trespassing on Cheyenne hunting grounds. The Marked Stage, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Tom Gill; A stable hand is marking the stage carrying a secret payroll. The mystery is how the Lone Ranger knows which one it is, merely by their height. Jaguar in the Canyon, script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jon Small; At the bottom of large canyon in western Mexico, Young Hawk and Little Buck kill a jaguar that is being chased by a group of tall hunters and are invited back to their village. Based on the popular Western TV series. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $5.00

Cover art by Ralph Heimdahl. Cross-country Hopping Race, pencils by Tony Strobl; Bugs and Yosemite Sam engage in a cross-country race from California to New York City for a first prize of $1,000. Porky, the Weather Wizard, script by Carl Fallberg, art by Fred Abranz; In an effort to look important, Porky tries to convince Cicero that he can call the weatherman and request snow for a weekend outing. Bowled Over text story with Porky Pig, pencils by Tony Strobl. The Lost Locket, script by Carl Fallberg, art by Al Hubbard; Mary Jane takes a trip to Memory Land to find where she lost her locket. Waterlogged Cat, pencils by Pete Alvarado, inks by Steve Steere; Despite his best efforts, Sylvester keeps getting drenched with water. Old Bones at the Beach, art by Phil de Lara; While digging for clams at the beach, Elmer accidently uncovers the skeleton of sea monster. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $41.00 View scan Staple rust.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $34.00 View scan

Painted cover art by Norman Mingo. Morris Phillip cigarettes parody ad, art by Kelly Freas. "Personalized TV Antennas," art by Bob Clarke. MAD Jewelry ad. "TV Movies With Built-In Commercials," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Wally Wood; What TV dramas might look like if they embedded commercials directly within movies. "MAD Hats," art by Basil Wolverton. "My Fren' Dufo," script by Wally Cox, art by George Woodbridge; Story of Wally Cox's incredibly stupid boyhood friend. "Parking Meters," script and art by Dave Berg; Parking meters for all types of waiting activities, and a solution to the problem. "MAD Visits Corny Island," art by Wally Wood; A 2-page drawing parody of Coney Island, cut up into puzzle pieces. "Paul Sturdley's Secret File," script by Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding, art by Mort Drucker; Interview with a notorious kitten dumper. "Cowboys 'n Indians" by Don Martin. "Home Movies," art by Wally Wood; Comparing the improved photographic opportunities presented by movies versus still cameras. "OK! Gunfight At The Corral!", art by George Woodbridge; Parody of movie "Gunfight At The OK Corral." "The Children's Hour," script by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, art by Don Martin; Humorous drawings to illustrate the famous poem, with a macabre ending. "Mr. Morgan Tells The Story of The 12 Bottles," script by Henry Morgan, art by Wally Wood. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Distributed in the United Kingdom (England). Exact copy of american edition except for cover price ("2/-").

Volume 13, Issue 6 - December 1957. Cover by Kelly Freas. Science fiction and fantasy stories by Isaac Asimov, Leah Bodine Drake, Shirley Jackson, Robert Sheckley, Charles Beaumont and G.C. Edmondson. Softcover, 5 1/2-in., x 7 1/2-in., 130 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations) Cover price $0.35.

Volume 7, Issue 12 - December 1957. Adventure stories, articles and nude photos. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 98 pages. B&W. MATURE. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 7, Issue 6 - December 1957. Men's interest magazine focusing on celebrity gossip and pin-up models. 4-in. x 6-in., 64 pages, B&W

Men's interest magazine focusing on adventure, hunting, and true crime articles, war stories and photos. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 82 pages. B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 2, Issue 1 - December 1957. Men's interest magazine featuring Pin-up Girl Pictorials, and adventures stories. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

1st Issue - Winter, 1957. Softcover, 8" x 11", 50 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Shrunken head cover;

Volume 6, Issue 9 - December 1957. Cover by Wally Richards. Men's magazine featuring articles on hunting, fitness, politics, true crime, and buxom beauties.Illustration by Rudy Nappi. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 100 pages B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 34, Issue 1 - December 1957. Men's interest magazine focusing on crime hunting and war stories, with pictorials of beautiful women. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $2.80

Add to cart Fair $2.65

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Good $5.00

10¢ Edition. Mickey Mouse in "The River Race to Blubber Bay" and "Run-Around Rock-Hounds." Issue also has The Li'l Bad Wolf in "Big Boo Boo," one-page text story "Haunted Acorns," and one page gag strips throughout book. No art/story credits given. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

15¢ Variant. Mickey Mouse in "The River Race to Blubber Bay" and "Run-Around Rock-Hounds." Issue also has The Li'l Bad Wolf in "Big Boo Boo," one-page text story "Haunted Acorns," and one page gag strips throughout book. No art/story credits given. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

December 7, 1957 issue. Newsprint, 12.5" x 14", 12 pages, B&W with some color.

December 14, 1957 issue. Newsprint, 12.5" x 14", 12 pages, B&W with some color.

December 21, 1957 issue. Newsprint, 12.5" x 14", 12 pages, B&W with some color.

December 28, 1957 issue. Newsprint, 12.5" x 14", 12 pages, B&W with some color.

December 7th, 1957 - German language reprint. 32 pages, full color.

December 14th, 1957 - German language reprint. 32 pages, full color.

December 21st, 1957 - German language reprint. 32 pages, full color.

Add to cart Fair $4.00

December 30th, 1957 - German language reprint. 32 pages, full color.

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $9.20

Add to cart Fair $6.60

Cover by Jack Mendelsohn. Art by Jack Mendelsohn and others. Pines presents a giant-sized compilation of comics featuring Mighty Mouse and other Terrytoons characters. In a full-length adventure, Mighty Mouse prevents the Claw's agents from hijacking the new high-speed "atom plane." But when Mitzi accidentally launches the plane with herself aboard, the cats have a second chance to capture it, unless MM can get there first. The Terry Bears try to help when Papa Bear needs a new job. Guests From the Stars; Gaston Le Crayon: The Corny Dream; Tom Terrific: In Ancient China; Jungle Peril; Terry Bears: Papa Is Fired; Sourpuss; Dinky; Heckle and Jeckle; Gandy Goose: The Half-Baked Yegg; Ronnie Reindeer; How To Draw Crabby Appleton; How To Draw Gaston Le Crayon; Clint Clobber: A Day in the Attic; Flebus: The Reluctant Pup; The Lonely Little Fir Tree. 100 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.