Comic books October 1956

Volume 4, Issue 5 - October, 1956. Men's interest digest with stories of war, science, and crime, as well as many full pages dedicated to tasteful pin-up photography. Softcover Digest, 5" x 7.5", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Graham Place. Untitled Buzzy story, art by Graham Place; at Susie's insistence, Buzzy decides to improve his mind. Untitled Buzzy story, art by Graham Place; a swimming outing on Saturday with Boppo. The Big Dance public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 2, Issue 6 - October, 1956. Short-lived vintage men's interest magazine published by George E. von Rosen that ran from May, 1955 to September, 1957. Issues in this series focused heavily on burlesque shows, night clubs, dancers, and celebrities that endorsed the lifestyle. 8.5" x 11", 58 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

October 1956. Volume 39, Issue 24. Stories, comics, things to do. 10 pages comics. Digest format, 5 1/2" x 7 1/2", b&w with two-tone color, 122 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 1, Issue 1 - October, 1956. Cover features pin up model Judy Bamber. Vintage men's interest magazine full of erotic fiction, adult themed humor, comic strips, and pin-up pictorials. 8.5" x 11", 64 pages, B&W/Color -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

Volume 2, Issue 10 - October, 1956. Vintage UK published men's interest digest that features tasteful (non-nude) pin-up photography with short blurbs about the models. 4.5" x 7.5", 64 pages, B&W.

Volume 2, Issue 10 - October 1956. Men's interest magazine focusing on sports, true crime, and starlets. This issue with an article about Shirley Jean Rickert (as Gilda), who appeared as a child actor in some of the Our Gang shorts. 4-in. x 6-in., 68 pages, B&W Cover price $0.15.

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The well-meaning but misunderstood Casper becomes one of Harvey Comics' best-known stars. Casper looks for peace and quiet in a library. Casper meets Rascallion the dwarf, who gives him a job. Casper the Friendly Ghost; Ghost Wanted; To the Rescue; A Friend in Need; The Ivory Tower; Caspers Diary; Spooky: A Job Well Done. 36 pages, four color. Cover price $0.10.

Vintage men's interest magazine dedicated to War, Hunting, and Adventure stories, along with adult themed comic strips, and nude pin-up pictorials. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 90 Pages B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.25.

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Painted cover art by Lin Streeter. "Rapunzel," script by the Brothers Grimm (adapted from their original story), art by Lin Streeter; Prince enters Rapunzel's chamber, climbing on Rapunzel's tresses. "The Mice in Council," art by Lin Streeter; The mice want to bell the cat, but none of them has the courage to do so. "Little Miss Muffet," art by Alex A. Blum; Illustrated Mother Goose rhyme. Article about The Reindeer, art by William A. Walsh. Color This Picture With Crayons page, art by Lin Streeter. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Rapunzel. NOTE: We do not currently differentiate between HRN 576 copies and other HRN #'s of Classics Illustrated Junior reprints. Cover price $0.15.

Comical misadventures of a boy's club, featuring early art by legendary Archie artist Dan DeCarlo. The Clubhouse Rascals have to find a way to pay the rent on their clubhouse; Kelly the Great tries to convince the other kids he's really that great; The Brain persuades his dad to take him fishing, but the boy genius just causes chaos. Also featuring an ad for the "Pinto Head" and "Bronco Saddle," attachments to make a kid's bicycle look like a horse. Raising the Rent; Pizza and Jinx; Harry Hot Dog; Clubhouse Cackles; The Brain; Kelly He's the Greatest; School on Saturday. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Combat Casey in "Zeroed In By Red Artillery," "Dog Company in Action," "The First Division," and "Armored Assault!" Back-up story, "War Dogs!" All art by Bob Powell. Two-page text story, "The Tide of Victory." Russ Heath cover. Cover price $0.10.

Combat Kelly in "Bazooka Fire," "Commie P.O.W. Camp Three," "The Caissons Go Rollin' Along," and "Enemy Action!" Back-up story, "On-the-Ball Outfit!" All art by Dave Berg. Two-page text story, "The Test." Joe Maneely cover. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. The magazine that dares tell the truth! In this issue: Here's the pulsing story of a girl who broke one heart too many! For a romance that's got everything, read..."Love Story with a Moral!" Plus: 1-page text story "Sentimental Dentist"; "My Sister's Beau!"; 1-page text story "Beauty and the Brute"; "You Can Change a Man!"; and "That Unbreakable Barrier!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Charles Biro and Tony DiPreta. This boys' adventure title was one of the comics that made publisher Lev Gleason a major player during the Golden Age. The Little Wise Guys try to escape an avalanche in the mountains of Idaho, in their final adventure. Rivals Dilly Duncan and Gruesome Jones are forced to share a horse costume at a masquerade party, and hilarity ensues. The backup historical strip features odd baseball situations. Little Wise Guys: Just Between Us Dummies; So Don't Believe Me!; Dilly Duncan and Gruesome Jones: Hiss And Make Up!; Little Wise Guys: Can't Shoot You For Trying; Little Wise Guys: Danger From Below; Lev Gleason's Fun Time. Final issue of the series, after 15 years. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Written by Stan Lee. Art and Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Millie the Model 1-pagers: Clicker escorts Millie to the library; Clicker wants to kiss Millie, but she is reluctant as kissing is known to transmit germs; Millie wants to buy a new sports car; Millie is modelling a fur coat for a wealthy male customer...he expresses his admiration - not for the coat, but for Millie - and requests her phone number; and Millie garners a lot of attention at the beach. Plus: Millie attends a fashion shoot but is fired for being too gorgeous in this "A Date with Millie" story; a "My Girl Pearl" story; "Millie Models..." 1-pagers; "Millie's Mirth-Quakes" half-pagers; "Millie's Coloring Page" activity pages; "Millie's Fashion Page" half-pagers; "Chili's Fashion Page" half-pagers; and 2-page text story "A New Beau" (story by unknown, illo by Jay Scott Pike). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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1st appearances of Gran'pa Feeb and Janie. Script by John Stanley, art by Tripp. Stories include "The Flying Fisherman," "Injun Fighters," "Zoodunit," "Gran'pa Feeb's Treasure Chest," "Violin Rash," "Money-Sitter," "The Mystery Challenger," "To the Rescue," and "The Frogboy." 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Heidi. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. 1st appearance of the Bat-Tank in The New-Model Batman starring Batman and Robin. How to Spend a Summer Week! starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Great Earth-Mars Mystery starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. The Magic Tablecloth starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, script by Jack Miller, art by Ruben Moreira. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover art by Joe Simon (as Chester Gould). "The Case of the Fur Hi-Jackers," script and art by Chester Gould; Rughead blindfolds Sparkle and Wingy and puts them in a car along with the sightless Rainbow Reiley; His intent is to shoot them, even though he tells them he take them home; While eluding the police, Rughead's driver takes a back road; A loose rock causes their headlights to malfunction, and Rughead is forced to stop the car and try to get away in the dark. "Dirty Money" text story; Police investigate the death of Barton Williams. "The Clue in the Diary" America's Finest text story. "The Case of the Noisy Room," art by Bob Powell; While on vacation, Jackie and Gil find a body in a boarding house room. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Australian series. Reprints material from US Dick Tracy Comics. 24 pages, B&W, 7.25" x 10.25", 1'- cover price.

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Cover by Paul Murry. Stories by unknown. Art by Tony Strobl, Paul Murry, Bill Wright, John Liggera and Steve Steere. Donald Duck is featured in "The Charge at Dawn," plus the back-up story "The Mysterious Soap Bubbles"! Also: 1-pagers "Soapsuds," "Tempted by Daisy" and "Real Atmosphere"! Plus: Goofy in "Autograph Chaser"! And: 1-page Big Bad Wolf text story "The Pumpkin Patch"! Characters in this issue: Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey, Louie, Beagle Boys, Uncle Scrooge, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Mickey Mouse, Big Bad Wolf and the Three Little Pigs. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 24, Issue 1 - October, 1956. 6.5" x 9", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Vol. 7 #40 - Oct. 5, 1956. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Riders of the Range, Eagle Cutaway centerfold, Luck of the Legion, Jack O'Lantern, Harris Tweed Extra Special Agent, Storm Nelson, The Great Sailor Horatio Nelson. Plus text stories and articles. 10 3/4-in. x 13 1/2-in., 14 pages, B&W and full color.

Vol. 7 #41 - Oct. 12, 1956. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Riders of the Range, Eagle Cutaway centerfold, Luck of the Legion, Jack O'Lantern, Harris Tweed Extra Special Agent, Storm Nelson, The Great Sailor Horatio Nelson. Plus text stories and articles. 10 3/4-in. x 13 1/2-in., 14 pages, B&W and full color.

Vol. 7 #42 - Oct. 19, 1956. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Riders of the Range, Eagle Cutaway centerfold, Luck of the Legion, Jack O'Lantern, Harris Tweed Extra Special Agent, Storm Nelson, The Great Sailor Horatio Nelson. Plus text stories and articles. 10 3/4-in. x 13 1/2-in., 18 pages, B&W and full color.

Vol. 7 #43 - Oct. 26, 1956. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Riders of the Range, Eagle Cutaway centerfold, Luck of the Legion, Jack O'Lantern, Harris Tweed Extra Special Agent, Storm Nelson, The Great Sailor Horatio Nelson. Plus text stories and articles. 10 3/4-in. x 13 1/2-in., 14 pages, B&W and full color.

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Variant text cover with a single color, otherwise same contents as art cover edition. Cover price $0.35.

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Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, essays, poetry, adult humor comics, and tasteful nude pin-up pictorials. 8.5" x 11", 66 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

6 1/2-in. x 9 1/4-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Written by Robert Bernstein. Art by Sam Citron and John Rosenberger. Daniel Boone, the greatest American frontier hero, stars in: "Menace of the Renegades!"; "Through the Indian Wall"; and "Desperate Mission," all by Robert Bernstein and Sam Citron. Plus: Back-up story "War to the Finish" by Robert Bernstein and John Rosenberger. And: 1-page text story "The Fires of Boonesborough" (written by unknown). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 16, No. 3 - October 1956. 6.5" x 9.25", 98 pages, B&W. NOTE: Title continues as Crack Detective and Mystery Stories (1956-1957 Columbia Publications) Cover price $0.25.

Oct 1956. Science fiction and fantasy stories by Stephan Wilder, Randall Garrett, Darius John Granger, Harlan Ellison (as "Lee Archer"), Leonard G. Spencer, and Kate Wilhelm. Four Virgil Finlay illustrations. Cover by Edward Valigursky. 5.5-in. x 7.75-in.; black and white; 132 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 6, Issue 3 - October, 1953. 5" x 7.5", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.