Comic books June 1960

Variant with "A Tale of a Whale" filler on back cover. Lloyd Bridges photo cover. Underwater Eye, script by Eric Freiwald and Robert Schaefer, art by Russ Manning; Mike agrees to test a new underwater camera and runs into problems when two crooks try to steal it during the test. Trapped text story, art by Russ Manning. The Big Catch, art by Sparky Moore. Emergency Train, script by Eric Freiwald and Robert Schaefer, art by Russ Manning. Harvest of the Sea text story, art by Russ Manning. Time and Tide text story, art by Russ Manning. A Tale of a Whale, facts about whales. Based on the classic television series. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. Future ballet dancer Maria falls in love with Pete, but must keep it a secret from Boris, her stern teacher, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Engaged to ex-football star Biff, Anne falls for pianist Charles, but neglects to tell Biff, in a story that features a classic "race to the airport" romance ending. Louise pays a surprise visit to her husband Kenny at work, and catches him kissing his secretary. Secret Love; Song of Love; Moment of Decision; Just John Smith; I Fought for My Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Joe Kubert. "The Aliens from 2,000 B.C.", script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Kubert; An egyptology professor asks for Rip's help in solving mysterious hieroglyphs showing the ancient Egyptians worshipping unknown gods; With his fellow time masters tagging along, Rip takes the Time Sphere into the year 2000 B.C., landing in the ancient Egypt village of El Karnak., where two alien beings from another world have been portraying themselves as gods and demanding tribute from the poor villagers; Following the extraterrestrials to their island hideout, Rip finds that they are preparing for a global takeover using robot soldiers manufactured from a machine; He and Jeff destroy the robot-maker and rush back to the village to try and warn the people about the aliens and their remaining robots; The villagers at first don't believe them, but then a brilliant flash of light occurs and two more alien visitors appear; They explain that they are the law enforcement of their world, and that they came to recapture the two escaped criminals that made their way to Earth; It's at that time when the robots come into view! Continued in Rip Hunter, Time Master #1. Professor Eureka half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani and Joe Gill. Sci-fi and super-heroics from Charlton Comics. Captain Atom uses his new atomic powers to enter space and save the first Russian cosmonaut, in a story with early art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. Space Patrol officers find a derelict craft that has fallen prey to a mysterious metal-devouring force, and realize too late that it has spread to their own ship. Astronauts exploring the next solar system over realize that an alien planet is alive...and it's hungry. Captain Atom: The 2nd Man in Space; Derelict of Doom; The Insatiable Monster Planet; Message from Mars. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, and Bill Montes. Science-fiction tales with twist endings from the dawn of the Space Age. A Venusian scientist thinks there may be intelligent life on Earth, but that doesn't mean he wanted to go there, in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. The rising conflict on all nations of Earth turns out to be the result of an alien hate-ray. Eccentric Professor Scanlon claims he'll use teleportation to be the first human to reach the Moon. The Ray of Hate; Objective Moon; Downward to Destruction; Time for Regrets; Exiled to Earth. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Issue #70. June 1960. UK small-format pin-up magazine with non-nude pictorials. 4.5" x 7". 44 pages. Black and white. MATURE.

Spooky - unlike his cousin, Casper the Friendly Ghost - loves to scare people, but his kindly ghost girlfriend Poil disapproves. Spooky baby-sits Bat Belfry's young cousin, but when the baby bat constantly tries to fly away, he has to find a creative solution. Plus a 1967 calendar featuring Harvey's classic characters. Spooky; The Ghostly Trio; Nightmare; Wendy. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 19 - circa 1960, 8.5" x 11", 110 pages, B&W and color. Men's interest magazine with articles and nude photos. MATURE READERS Cover price $1.00.

Volume 11, Issue 6 - June 1960. Men's adventure magazine featuring articles on sports, hunting, politics, and crime. 8.5" x 11", 98 pages, B&W. MATURE. Cover price $0.35.

1st appearance of the Atomic Knights in "The Rise of the Atomic Knights" (art by Murphy Anderson). Also in this issue: "Challenge of the Gorilla Genius!" (pencils by Carmine Infantino). Gil Kane cover pencils (Anderson inks?). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Prototype issue (Iron Man). Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. "Taboo! The Thing From Murky Swamp!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A popular adventure writer finds a giant mud creature from another planet stranded in a Brazilian swamp; The alien tricks him into bringing all Earth's scientific records for nefarious purposes, but is destroyed by an H-bomb hidden with the records. "The Return of the Totem!", art by Steve Ditko; The totem frightens the two convicts into a state of shock, but then goes on a rampage through the reservation and a nearby town; The chieftain concocts a potion to destroy the totem. "The Strange Stone" text story. "Doomsday!", art by Paul Reinman; Two scientists accidentally release a gas that will kill all life on Earth; An unnatural wind disperses the gas, convincing one of the scientists of the others belief in a higher power. "I Made The Hulk Live" (not the superhero, but a robot), art by Don Heck; A short and bitter scientist is obsessed with building a powerful giant robot body; He traps himself inside without the means to activate the robot, living out his life on the food which he'd stored inside. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Prototype issue (Human Torch). Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "I Am Dragoom! The Flaming Invader!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A flaming alien monster terrorizes Earth; A movie director fools him by using special effects to fake the arrival of police from Vulcan in pursuit of the monster, frightening him away. "The Pact" text story. "Beware!! The Ghosts Surround Me!!", art by Don Heck; A fugitive hides in an abandoned house, but aliens from another dimension appear to him; They cannot hurt him, but instead they phase him into an immaterial state and leave him there forever. "The Dummy and Me!", art by Paul Reinman; Some gangsters come for a ventriloquist who has unpaid gambling debts; They corner him in the alley and shoot him. "I Found the Mad Universe!", art by Steve Ditko; A scientist uses a powerful new microscope to discover an entire world existing at the sub-atomic level; He is horrified to find that this world, Earth, is just as barbaric and violent as his own. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Prototype issue (Iron Man). Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. "Taboo! The Thing From Murky Swamp!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A popular adventure writer finds a giant mud creature from another planet stranded in a Brazilian swamp; The alien tricks him into bringing all Earth's scientific records for nefarious purposes, but is destroyed by an H-bomb hidden with the records. "The Return of the Totem!", art by Steve Ditko; The totem frightens the two convicts into a state of shock, but then goes on a rampage through the reservation and a nearby town; The chieftain concocts a potion to destroy the totem. "The Strange Stone" text story. "Doomsday!", art by Paul Reinman; Two scientists accidentally release a gas that will kill all life on Earth; An unnatural wind disperses the gas, convincing one of the scientists of the others belief in a higher power. "I Made The Hulk Live" (not the superhero, but a robot), art by Don Heck; A short and bitter scientist is obsessed with building a powerful giant robot body; He traps himself inside without the means to activate the robot, living out his life on the food which he'd stored inside. 36 pgs., full color.

Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani and Vince Alascia. Military drama focusing on the undersea vessels of WWII and the Cold War. An American sub crew is tracked by technology that can hear every sound they make on board. A new sailor is anxious to be under the command of his older brother, a war hero. A sub crew comes under fire while aiding resistance fighters off the coast of Norway during WWII. Killer's Ears; Panic Below; Ally the Albatross; Sailor Sam; Fire in the Fjord. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Vintage magazine featuring stories about, and tips for those interested in the nudist way of life. Softcover Magazine, 8" x 11", 32 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

Sunday Pix Vol. 12 (1960).

Sunday Pix Vol. 12 (1960).

Sunday Pix Vol. 12 (1960).

Sunday Pix Vol. 12 (1960).

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Weakling from Earth! Part 1, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Superboy crashes on the planet Xenon where everybody has super powers but him. Be Your Own Boss! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. The Weakling from Earth! Part 2: The Revolt of the Weaklings!, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Superboy is exiled from Xenon to the Weakling World. The Millionaire Pupil!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Tom Baker, Power Lad!, script by Otto Binder; a youth named Tom Baker appears to have gotten super powers and becomes Superman's partner. The Gunsmoke Kid!; Jimmy Olsen goes back in time to the Old West. The Animal Master of Metropolis!, script by Robert Bernstein. Be Your Own Boss! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Bernard Baily. Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Forte. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 10, No. 1 - April 1960. Long Running vintage men's interest digest magazine that features articles, war stories, short fiction, true crime, and black and white pin-up photography. 5" x 7.5", 136 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani and Vince Colletta. Romantic drama is never so dramatic as it is during the teen years. Abbe is afraid of what people will think after she's seen kissing the "campus Casanova" Larry. Hazel finds her old diary in the attic and reminisces about her relationship with Bill. Sheila is engaged to Bruce, which is why she is surprised to find herself attracted to longtime friend Ted. A Kiss on Moonlight Hill; The Frivolous Years; Night of Magic; Geraldine's Ghost; A Friend of the Family. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Bill Fraccio, Tony Tallarico, Sal Trapani, Vince Alascia, and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. The legendary lawmen of frontier Texas bring justice to the lawless West. Tug Waters is tracked by the Texas Ranger who mistook him for a bank robber, but Tug is as good as any Ranger at off-trail travel. Ranger Johnny Byrd (gotta love these names) sets a trap for the two owlhoots who keep robbing the general store night after night. A sheriff must stand off an outlaw gang from a besieged jail, with only Ranger Jubal Tate to help. On the Run; Scene of the Crime; Ringo's Return; Wild Bill Hickok and Jingles: One Man Rodeo; 30 Minutes to Live; Terror Town. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Issue 293. Jun. 4, 1960. 9 3/4" x 12 1/2". 20 pages. Black and white.

Issue 294. Jun. 11, 1960. 9 3/4" x 12 1/2". 20 pages. Black and white.

Cover by George Wildman. Stories and art by George Wildman and others. A poor man's Casper, Timmy is not merely misunderstood; he's actively afraid of everything. Timmy meets his twin cousins, who are nothing but trouble. Timmy tries to disguise himself as a living person to befriend a rabbit. Atomic Bunny's enemy, the Fox, realizes he just needs to eat the carrots that give Atomic Bunny his powers. Double Twouble!; Undercover Spook; Cookoo's Cousin; Atomic Bunny: Pretty Foxy; Lesson from Lester. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories by unknown. Art by Lynn Karp and unknown. Featuring: Droopy 1-pager; Tom & Jerry in "Electri-Fido" with art by Lynn Karp; Spike & Tyke in "Gone to the Dogs"; Bertie Bird text story "Battling Birds"; Wuff the Prairie Dog in "Double Trouble"; Mouse Musketeers in "Spring Fervor"; Barney Bear with Fuzzy & Wuzzy in "Big Game Baggers"; and Tom & Jerry 1-pager "Ruined Woodwork" with art by Karp. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. What's Wrong with These Pictures? public service announcement about manners, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. Tomahawk's Strange Ally, art by Fred Ray; When Tomahawk and Lord Shilling are captured by Chief Blue Bear they are forced to work together to escape the Indians. Indian War Path! fact page about Pawnee Indians by Julius Schwartz, pencils by Morris Waldinger, inks by Tommy Nicolosi. The Man with 1,000 Voices starring Tomahawk, art by Fred Ray. Indian Medicine! fact page. The Frontier Superman starring Tomahawk, art by Fred Ray. Sequoyah fact page by Mort Drucker. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 41, Issue 277 - June, 1960. This issue with an article on Cole Palen and his amazing antique airplane collection, prior to him establishing the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, with full-color photos. 8.5" x 10.5", 126 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Vol. 4 #5 - June 1960. Men's interest magazine featuring adventure fiction, true life stories, and pictorials. In this issue: Trapped with a Lion that Wouldn't Die; Door to Door Sin: Love Saleswomen on the Loose - the shocking story of girls without morals who invade private homes; Impossible Escape from the Nazi P.O.W. Massacre; and Madam Sansone's Amazing Charity Bordello. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 74 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Painted cover by George Wilson. Stories and art by Rex Maxon and others. Prehistoric Americans Turok and Andar are trapped in a valley where dinosaurs and cavemen battle for survival. After a volcanic eruption, Turok and Andar find a cave where Galt and his tribe can take shelter. But first they must battle the hungry dinosaurs already there. How the ichthyosaurus evolved to live in the water. Andar is captured by the legendary Night People, a nocturnal tribe. Plus fun facts about Plesiosaurs, the "Nessies" of prehistory. The Eruption; Young Earth: Back to Water; The Buffalo Robe; The Night People; The Plesiosaurus. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Issue features Tweety and Sylvester in "The Cured Cat," "A Word from the Bird," "Fooling the Feline," and "Temper Tantrum." Issue also has the Road Runner in "Turnabout Tooting," one-page gag strips, and a one-page text feature "The Pumpkin Pincher." Story and art credits: unknown. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.