Comic books 1956 w/ month not specified

1st printing. By Annie North Bedford and Neil Boyle. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8-in., 28 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Promotional comic book for Foot-So-Port shoes. Dooley the Jolly Leprechaun preaches the wonders of Foot-So-Port shoes! 6.5-in. x 9.75-in.; color; 8 pages.

Lessons in basic drawing, including people, animals, perspective, and more. 10.25-in. x 7.5-in.; black and white; 64 pages on white paper with cardstock covers. Cover price $1.00.

Driving the Torture Track (1956) is a promotional giveaway comic book hosted by screen star Bill Lundigan from TV's "Climax" and "Shower of Stars." Chrysler's new 1967 models are showcased. Lundigan acts as guide as the reader visits the state-of-the-art Chrysler Engineering Proving Grounds in Chelsea, Michigan. 16 pages, full color, standard comic book dimensions, all newsprint, no cover price.

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Eagle Annual Vol. 5 - 1st printing, 1956. Comic stories include Storm Nelson in Mystery of the Black Diamond, Dan Dare in Operation Plum Pudding by Frank Hampson studio, Frederick Delius, Harris Tweed Extra Special Agent in The Case of the Kidnapped Prince, P.C. 49 in Case of the Big Stinker, Jeff Arnold of the Riders of the Range in Fight at Copper Canyon by Charles Chilton and Harry Bishop, Professor Meek and Professor Mild by Ionicus, Professor Puff and His Dog Wuff, Luck of the Legion in Hounds of Zambo by Geoffrey Bond and Martin Atchison, William Lithgow by William Keith and Norman Williams, Waldorf and Cecil in The Orangeade Plant by Hickey. Plus illustrated text stories and articles. Notable illustrators include Frank Hampson, Frank Bellamy, Claude Buckle, L. Ashwell Wood, Roland Davis and Charles Kennedy. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 178 pages, B&W and full color.

Eagle Riders of the Range Annual Vol. 1 - First printing, 1956. Written by Charles Chilton. Comic stories and illustrated text stories and articles. Hardcover, laminated boards, 7 3/4-in. x 10 1/4-in., B&W.

First printing, 1956. Eagle Sports Annual 1957. Soccer, cycling, rugby, swimming, cricket, boxing and more are covered. 7 1/4-in. x 10-in., 128 pages, B&W.

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1st Issue - Book showcasing very tasteful pinup photography of models from the 1950's era. Full-color centerfold, 8" x 11", 62 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Australian series. "The Four Winds at Diggers' Reach" - Story and art by Keith Chatto. 32 pages, B&W.

Australian series. "The Man from Texas" - Story, art, and cover by Keith Chatto. Newsprint. Glued spine. 6 3/4" X 9 3/4". 32 pages, B&W.

8.5" x 11", 68 pages, B&W Cover price $0.25.

Issue #3 - 1956 assumed. Includes feature pictorials on Elsa Martinelli, Sophia Loren, Gina Lollobrigida, Joan Collins, Brigitte Bardot and Anita Ekberg. Plus many others from various countries. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 74 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Every Day's a Holly Day (1956) is a promotional comic book distributed by the Holly Sugar Co., telling the origin of the various United States holidays. Art by John Rosenberger, best know for his 1960's DC romance art. 16 pages, full color, standard comic book dimensions, all newsprint, no cover price.

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"My Bashful Boy-Friend," "Navy Blues," "No Officer For Me," and "Only Make-Believe." Matt Baker art. Cover price $0.10.

Matt Baker art

Featuring: 7 page story "One Lonely Winter" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 6 page story "Remember, My Love" pencilled by Gil Kane; 2 page story "Orpheus and Eurydice" pencilled by Ross Andru; 6 page story "Sudden Enchantment"; 1 page Jerry 'n' Joan filler "Mountain Climbing"; 2 page To You...From Carol Andrews letters page; 8 page story "The Double Heart." Cover price $0.10.

Featuring: 7 page story "Stolen Dreams!" drawn by Tony Abruzzo and Bernard Sachs; 6 page story "Suddenly... Heartbreak!"; 2 page filler "Abelard and Heloise," a profile of legendary lovers Pierre Abelard and Heloise Fulbert; 6 page story "Romance Can't Last!"; half page Oddities in Romance filler (courtship customs); 8 page story "A Lonely Love Is Mine!" (cover art taken from splash page of this story); 2 page To You...From Carol Andrews letters page. Cover price $0.10.

"Strangers - or Sweethearts?", pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Bernard Sachs; Anne is always waiting on Duncan throughout high school and college; After graduation, he decides to go to the city, but tells her that someday they will be married; Anne waits a year in River Falls before deciding to follow Duncan to the city; Once there, she slowly discovers that his feelings for her have changed. "Farewell to Love!", pencils by Gil Kane; Edie is invited by friends to come up to a small lake resort for the summer and she arrives early to help them prepare for the summer season; While working there she falls in love with a friend of Jerry's who is also helping out. "Say That You're Mine!"; Ross works hard as a pilot for a small air freight company where Margo works as a secretary; Despite his frequent declarations of love for her, she finds herself falling for another man while he is away. To You... From Carol Andrews letters page. House ad for Secret Hearts and Girls' Romances. "Unwelcome Heart!"; For Neil and Debra, it is love at first sight; But Debra it tormented by the thought that he will leave her for someone else. Oddities in Romance cartoon. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Every other girl had a special someone in her life -- why couldn't she find happiness, too? Featuring: 8 page story "Love Me, Love Me!" (cover art taken from splash page of this story). Plus: 7 page story "A Place In His Heart"; 2 page A Woman to Remember filler "Anne Dacier" (scenes from the life of French translator Anne Dacier); 7 page story "Other Loves"; 6 page story "Too Wonderful to Last!"; 2 page To You...From Carol Andrews letters page. Cover price $0.10.

Featuring: 7 page story "Dare I Dream?" drawn by Mike Sekowsky and Bernard Sachs; 7 page story "Wanted: One Love" pencilled by Gil Kane; 2 page biography (nonfictional) "A Woman to Remember" (bio of Margrete, Queen of Denmark, Norway and Sweden); 6 page story "I'll Always Remember" pencilled by Bernard Sachs; 2 page letters page "To You...From Carol Andrews"; 8 page story "A Fool at Heart" pencilled by Bernard Sachs. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1 - Lesson 1 through 10. Art and Instruction by Rube Goldberg, Milton Caniff, Al Capp, Harry Haenigsen, Willard Mullin, Gurney Williams, Dick Cavalli, Whitney Darrow Jr, Wirgil Partch, and Barney Tobey. This is the pinnacle of Cartooning instruction, built with the experience, and expertise of legends in the field of cartooning. Book one includes lessons 1 through 10, covering subjects including tools of the trade, Anatomy, and Pretty Girls. Each lesson culminates in an assignment used to test what you've learned. 12-in. x 14 1/2-in., 188 pages, Text, with B&W illustrations

Volume 2 - Lesson 11 through 19. Art and Instruction by Rube Goldberg, Milton Caniff, Al Capp, Harry Haenigsen, Willard Mullin, Gurney Williams, Dick Cavalli, Whitney Darrow Jr, Wirgil Partch, and Barney Tobey. This is the pinnacle of Cartooning instruction, built with the experience, and expertise of legends in the field of cartooning. Book one includes lessons 11 through 19, covering subjects including Drawing in the Panel, Form, and Perspective. Each lesson culminates in an assignment used to test what you've learned. 12-in. x 14 1/2-in., 174 pages, Text, with B&W illustrations

Volume 3 - Lesson 20 through 24. Art and Instruction by Rube Goldberg, Milton Caniff, Al Capp, Harry Haenigsen, Willard Mullin, Gurney Williams, Dick Cavalli, Whitney Darrow Jr, Wirgil Partch, and Barney Tobey. This is the pinnacle of Cartooning instruction, built with the experience, and expertise of legends in the field of cartooning. Book one includes lessons 20 through 24, feature in depth instruction from Milton Caniff, Al Capp, Harry Haenigsen, Willard Mullin and Gurney Williams, each covering their area of expertise. Each lesson culminates in an assignment used to test what you've learned. 12-in. x 14 1/2-in., 250 pages, Text, with B&W illustrations

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Fantascene (1977) #002 Cover price $2.00.

"Fearless Fosdick, His Life and Deaths" (1956), features Fearless Fosdick, Li'l Abner's "Ideel" and Al Capp's satire of Dick Tracy and contemporary modernity in general. In this collection, Fosdick shoots his way through four outrageous stories (and a number of innocent bystanders): "The Case of the Atom Bum, or Kiss the Purple off My Lips;" "Sidney the Crooked Parrot, or Kiss the Birdseed off My Feathers;" "The Poisoned Bean Case, or Kiss the Ketchup off My Hands;" and "The Case of the Chippendale Chair, or Kiss the Blood off My Springs." Published by Simon and Schuster. First printing. 86 pages, B&W, 8-in. x 10.75-in., newsprint interior with cardstock cover, $1.00 cover price. Cover price $1.00.

Number 716, 1956. Written by Irwin Shapiro, illustrated by Joe Oriolo. 6 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., 20 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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The Fight to Save America's Waters, a Mark Trail Adventure in Public Health and Conservation (1950) is a promotional comic book. Art by Ed Dodd, the creator of Mark Trail. 16 pages, full color, 6.75-in. x 10-in., all newsprint, no cover price.

Cover by Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Don Heck, Don Perlin, Abe Simon, Charles Nicholas, and Bill Molno. War comics featuring the US Army in WWII, Korea and other conflicts, part of Charlton's Fightin' military series. An Army sergeant goes searching for his missing unit and their South Korean cohort, Kee. Tobin and Grey keep up their constant arguing until they have to deal with the enemy, in a story with early art by Iron Man co-creator Don Heck. A grizzled veteran and a new recruit, Pappy and The Kid, discuss problems with women back home while fighting an Axis patrol, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Don Perlin. The Search for Kee; Fatal Ferry; Courage in the Skies; Mail Call; Lone Reinforcement! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Vince Alascia, Bill Molno, Sal Trapani, and Art Gates. War comics featuring the US Army in WWII, Korea and other conflicts, part of Charlton's Fightin' military series. When a night patrol goes missing, an army Colonel elects to go look for them himself, even though he hasn't been in combat in a long time. Private Joyce likes being a private and resists attempts to promote him with insubordination and the like, even though he's older than most PFCs. "Indian-American" Sgt. John Running Deer takes out an entire enemy encampment single-handedly after his platoon is wiped out in an ambush. They Saw the Light; G.I. Grins; The Permanent P.F.C.; Twisted Track; The Unconquered American; Percy PFC; Hike, Hike, Hike!; Tightwad Tad. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Vince Alascia, Bill Molno, Maurice Whitman, and Henry Kiefer. War comics featuring the US Army in WWII, Korea and other conflicts, part of Charlton's Fightin' military series. A sergeant who despises untrained officers on the front lines feels conflicted when his own son is chosen for officer school. A North Korean immigrant who fights on the American side of the Korean War feels he must prove himself to others as a loyal American. Dennis's letter home from the front takes a dramatic turn when he's captured by enemy forces. Change of Heart; Dear Mom…; Your Army, Mr. Jones!; True Hero; The Spy; Commissioned in the Field; Lunatic Loonan; Private Andy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Charlton's Fightin' military series focuses on US sailors and submarines in combat, mostly during World War II. Navy man Joe goes undercover with an insurrectionist force on a small island to find out what happened to a Naval attache. Newly engaged Lew wonders if he'll survive until his wedding. Scotty and his wingman track down a hidden enemy battleship, but now they must survive to report it back to base. Two Man Navy; Thirty Year Man; Heroes of the Lawrence; Shipwreck and Seaweed: Daze Without End; Detached Duty; Rendezvous at Wonsan. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 2 # 3. 1956. Citizen Kane (by Andrew Sarris), cinema in Cuba (by Nestor Almendros), Lotte Reiniger, American documentary, and more. 8-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

UK hardcover annual featuring characters and stories for the Golden age of cinema. Hardcover, 8" x 10", 100 pages, full color.

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Cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by John Prentice, Al Avison, Bill Draut and Joe Certa. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes advice to readers and tales of love and heartbreak. Redhead Pam loves poor but talented artist Tom (who dresses like Silver Age Jimmy Olsen), and is mocked by her wealthy beau Howard. A girl from the docks watches her family and the man she loves battle corruption, in an On the Waterfront-style story. Roz and Larry work at an ad agency and fall in love, but because the company wont employ married couples, Roz is forced to choose between work and love. The Shadow Between Us; The Best Man; Sports Scene; Dangerous Moment; Portrait of Love; Bad For Me; Acceptable Accessories!; I Bargained with Love! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

"Heartbreak Highway," art by Bob Powell; Diner waitress Kitty falls in love with trucker Jay, but begs him to quit his job because her sister and brother-in-law had been killed in a car accident; When Jay accidentally hits Kittys orphaned nephew Donny with his truck, Kitty breaks up with him, even though Donny will recover. "What Men Like About Girls" article. Strange Romantic Customs; 7 "romantic" customs from around the world, each one with a cartoonish illustration and a text explanation. "The Wrong Kind of Heart," art by Warren Kremer; Nina is the receptionist at the fancy Miami Beach Hotel Claremont; She falls in love with playboy Hugh and is shocked when Muriel, his fiance, arrives; Hugh says Nina is the one he loves, but Muriel warns Nina not to be so sure; Eventually, Nina realizes the economic and social gulf is too great between her and Hugh, and she breaks up with him. "Foolish Dream," pencils by Joe Certa; Marsha thinks boxer Don will be her ticket to prosperity; She convinces him to leave his manager and sign with crooked Steve; Marsha falls in love with Steve and Don finds out; Don rejects Marsha and wins the championship; Marsha is left alone. "The Man I Love" text story. Strange Romantic Customs; 6 "strange romantic customs" from around the world are depicted (one panel of cartoonish art and a text explanation for each). "Promise of Love," art by Jack Sparling; Ginny loves dancer Eric and encourages his ambitions, but when he becomes successful he avoids her and she discovers hes having an affair with his new partner; Singer Jim professes his love to Ginny but she says shes not ready for another romance. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Jack Sparling and Bob Powell. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes advice to readers and tales of love and heartbreak. Nurse Ann is tempted to violate professional and personal ethics for love. Judith fears telling Keith the dark secret from her past, but she can't hide the truth any longer. Gloria treasures security so much, she convinces pilot Steve to give up flying, the one thing he truly loves besides her. Trapped by Illusions; My Hesitating Heart!; Homecoming; My Silent Past; Campaign for Brett; Nancy Powers Solves Your Problem; Betrayed by Love; Price-Tag on Life. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Jack Sparling, Lee Elias, Tom Hickey, John Sink and Bob Powell. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes advice to readers and tales of love and heartbreak. Shary dates a dangerous rebel, despite her friends' warnings. Mary loves struggling grocery clerk Ralph, but she really admires a go-getter like Bob. Doris will stop at nothing to keep Mark in her life, but he's turned off by her dishonesty. Unhappy Kisses; Nancy Powers Solves Your Problem; Marriage Memos!; My Perfect Love; I Loved a Weakling; His Pity!; A Child at Love; I'll Never Let You Go. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

"Love Betrayed," art by Bill Draut; Reporter Lorna gets a job incognito at Keiths muck-raking newspaper, which accuses her uncle Arnold, a rival publisher, of political corruption; Lorna falls in love with Keith and learns he was right about her uncle; Shes rescued by Keith and the police, and provides evidence to convict the wrong-doers. "Flame In My Heart," art by Joe Certa; Heiress June visits her Aunt Cora and meets Ted, an old flame; Shed like to make up, but Teds girlfriend Irene warns her to stay away; June learns her aunt has lost the family fortune. "Love Made Me Hate," art by Jack Sparling; Myras family spends its vacation on a farm and Myra falls in love with hired hand Stan; She is jealous of local girl Beth and behaves rudely; However, Stan says Beths fiancé is returning from Korea and shes only his friend: he loves Myra. "Faith Lights Our Pathway," art by Bob Powell; Will gives Gale a ride after her car breaks down, and flirts with her; Even though Gale is engaged to Steve, she is passionately attracted to Will and begins to doubt her love for Steve; Gale learns Will is in the process of divorcing his wife Nora. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

"Unafraid, I Love Thee," art by Bob Powell; Tom and Lynn are high school sweethearts but hes drafted into the Army shortly after graduation; Lynn follows Tom to camp but finds the town crowded and boring. "How to Be Attractive" advice page, art by Tom Hickey. "No Longer Alone" text story. "My Heart Was a Runaway," art by John Sink; Sally loves Greg but he is possessive, selfish and domineering; After a fight, Sally agrees to elope with Fred, another suitor, out of spite; She then has a nervous breakdown and contracts amnesia. "Trapped"; Peggy and Jim are engaged; Jim is enraged when visiting sailor Dick flirts with her; Dick later writes her a love letter and Jim is even more jealous; Peggy says they cant be together if he doesnt trust her. Nancy Powers Solves Your Problem letters page. "Pride" text story. I "Laughed at Love," art by Jack Sparling; Connie is the assistant to television producer Peter; He is critical and domineering but she falls in love with him; Connie then dates dancer Allen and they fall in love; Peter says Allen is an incurable womanizer who is lying to Connie; Allen tricks Connie into visiting him at the hospital. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jack Kirby. Stories and art by Bill Draut, John Prentice, John Giunta, Manny Stallman, Tom Hickey and Leonard Starr. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes advice to readers and tales of love and heartbreak. Hillbilly gal Carol finds her chances for romance ruined by her controlling Pa and big brother Bill. Self-proclaimed "bad girl" Joan takes up with Harry after a scandalous past that includes reform school and a nightclub job. Ellen pretends she doesn't care that war veteran Alan is now a double amputee, but she secretly feels everything has changed. Outsider!; Dinner Date Data!; Champion's Girl; Champion's Girl; Orphan Girl; A Man to Respect!; Nancy Powers Solves Your Problem; Mirror, Mirror On The Wall; My Heart Cried Out. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. "Forbidden to Love Him!", art by Bill Draut; Susan falls in love with John, but is shocked when he admits hes an American Indian; She accepts his marriage proposal but her parents are violently prejudiced and beat Susan when she refuses to stop seeing him; However, when John speaks at a bond rally and reveals that he won the Medal of Honor, Susans parents and the rest of the townspeople change their minds about him. "Love for Sale!" text story." Don't Be Dominating!", art by Tom Hickey; Advice how to treat a boyfriend. "My Heart's Desire," art by Bob Powell; To save her brother Jimmy from jail, secretary Kit is forced to take a job as a scantily-clad "hostess" for Rudy, whose skating rink is a front for crooked activities; Kit falls in love with U.S. Navy sailor Steve but Rudy compels her to act like a slut in front of him. "Love Was Found Wanting," art by Tom Hickey; Pegs soldier boyfriend Hal is deployed overseas but doesnt write to her; A friend convinces her to go on a double-date, but when her escort makes a pass, Peg says "I never want any man but Hal to touch me!"; When shes rescued in the woods by hunter Larry, Peg gives in to her feelings and they kiss. "Broken Prom Date" text story. Advice to readers by Nancy Powers. "Your Kiss"; Marcia dates many men, dropping each one for a better "prospect"; even after accepting an engagement ring from Brad, she flaunts herself to others; Marcia dumps Brad when she meets Frank, whom she really loves; However, Brad uses her for sex and then says "its been lots of fun, kid" and tells her hes moving to another country. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. "Remember, I'm Your Girl," art by Bill Draut; Joe sends his girlfriend Ann to renew her friendship with honest politician Phil; They fall in love; When Phil loses an election to Joes crooked candidate, he says at least he has Ann; However, Ann returns to Joe, who can provide her with the material things—like a mink coat—that she covets. "Dangerous Deception" text story. "It's a Date!", art by Tom Hickey; Advice how to spend a date. "No Love for Me," art by Leonard Starr; Synopsis17-year-old Myrna marries the older Randolph at her fathers urging, but then falls in love with Devon; She refuses to consider divorce and Devon becomes engaged to Vivian. "Doomed to Heartbreak," art by Bob Powell; Glorys widowed father Steve marries Margaret and she and her grown son Jack move to Steves ranch; Glory and Jack fall in love, but Margaret opposes their match; Glory finally learns the truth: Jack has a hereditary disease and only a few years to live. "Champion's Girl" text story. Advice to readers by Nancy Powers. "Bedeviled," art by John Prentice; Ross is forced to work as a carnival dancer to pay off her boyfriend Lukes gambling debt to carnival owner Jonah; Ross is caught up in the carny atmosphere and breaks up with Luke, but when Jonah makes a move on her, she rejects him. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.