Comic books 1957 w/ month not specified

Tales of love unrequited from Ajax-Farrell and the anonymous talents in the Iger Shop. Mike and his mother learn Marie's secret when Mike's mother goes into the hospital. Nancy succeeds in winning over Lee with her beauty, but after they're married, she's at a loss for how to keep him. John is a waiter in love with a cigarette girl, but he faces a choice when he's in line for a European throne. Looks Don't Mean a Thing!; My Love... My King!; Edith Wood, Lovelorn Editor; Tired of Being Practical!; Where Did My Dreams Get Lost? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Jack Schiff, Curt Swan and Stan Kaye. Tales of love unrequited from Ajax-Farrell and the anonymous talents in the Iger Shop. Beth suspects something's wrong because her fiance Peter won't set a date for their wedding. Betty gets jealous of Stan's interest in "Effie," in a PSA about radio systems with art by future Superman artist Curt Swan. Diana falls for sailor Tony, but doesn't believe he would really choose the sea over her. Bride-to-Be; I Love You!; A Date with Effie; At Long Last!; Edith Wood, Lovelorn Editor; Private Dream World. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Tales of love unrequited from Ajax-Farrell and the anonymous talents in the Iger Shop. A woman has a dream date at a carnival, but is soon brought back to reality. A couple faces strife as they wonder if they're really good enough for each other. One Disenchanted Evening!; Edith Wood, Lovelorn Editor; I'm So Proud You're Mine! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Tales of love unrequited from Ajax-Farrell and the anonymous talents in the Iger Shop. Widow June plots to win old flame Sam, but instead winds up in the hospital. Ruth has PTSD after Phil is killed in the war, and becomes convinced she will never love again. Peggy suspects that handyman Bill is seeing someone else, even though they're engaged. We Make Our Own Future!; Goodbye Yesterday; Edith Wood, Lovelorn Editor; Never Doubt Me!; My Phantom Rival; The Broken Promise! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Jon D'Agostino and Dick Giordano. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. Angela just wants to help her sensitive artist husband Bill sell his paintings, but he sees her as interfering with his work. Rising actress Janice returns to her hometown and finds she still loves her sweetheart John, but she isn't willing to give up her career for him. An ailing teen makes a miracle recovery when her boyfriend shows up at the door. A Wife Is a Partner; The Last Act; Reloads; The Man Said "No;" Don't Worry, Dear; Quick Cure. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, Jon D'Agostino and Dick Giordano. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. Successful Bob and Lisa seemingly have everything, but Lisa still feels angst for what they've lost along the way. Marian gets a secretarial job to meet a husband, but even after she falls for Dan, she's not ready to give up her job. Linda is shocked and horrified when she learns how much debt Johnny accumulated while they were getting married. Second Love; My Husband, My Career; The Greatest Adventure; A Shattered Dream; Unworthy; Man Trap. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, Bill Molno, and Vince Alascia. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. Trudy tells Diana how she came to hate her new husband Rick. Hedi and John go on a honeymoon train trip, even though their marriage was arranged by their families and they don't really know each other. Brainy beauty Sue has no patience for dumb guys. I Hate Him; Second Wedding; No Prince Charming; Glorious Gloria; Which?; The Extra Girl. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Sal Trapani, Bill Molno, and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. Sheltered Alice finds love with Ted, but her family thinks there's something cold and standoffish about him. Kitty thinks Al has been killed in action, and believes she'll never date again, but the new guy in her life looks and acts an awful lot like Al. Helen weds two-fisted engineer Hank, "hard as nails, afraid of no man, devil-may-care," then is surprised that Hank has a hard time fitting in to corporate suburban society. Plus a PSA for church attendance. Ill-Fated; Dinner Date; Only a Wife; My Last Date; Accidental Meeting; True to Type; First Meeting; Model Husband; The Truth, Darling; Two Alone; Jealous; Success, My Love; They Haven't Changed a Bit!; Can You Forgive Yourself?; Career Kisses; Find the Strength for Your Life; Mortgaged Heart. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Stories and art by John Tartaglione, Dick Giordano and Vince Colletta. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. Teaching in a rural area, Annie falls for adult student Jeff, but meets opposition from Mrs. Hanlon. Accused of embezzlement, Tom risks losing his job, his freedom, and his relationship with Norma. Bonnie, a district attorney, falls for her number-one counterfeiting suspect, handsome restaurateur Buck. Lesson in Love!; A Baby's Love; I Hate Him; That Smith Girl; Flirt!; Minklined Misery; The Courtship of Sue Turner; Too Rich, Too Poor; A Glimpse of Paradise; Mountain Mission; To Hate or to Love?; And Never Return. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by John Tartaglione. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Vince Colletta. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. Connie drops steady Ben to marry Eric, who says things like "I'll tell you the entrancing story of my life," but wealthy Eric is not prepared for hardship. Dot isn't sure how to tell handsome photographer Guy that she's not her sister, professional model Harriet, especially after she falls for him. Vacationing Barbie is intrigued by the handsome portrait hanging on the wall in her bed & breakfast. Moment of Decision; My Model Romance; Love Is Blind; Hard to Please!; Calling Cupid; Portrait of Romance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, Vince Alascia, and Bill Molno. Young couples face the romance and angst of married life after the honeymoon. Carol realizes her sister Anita's long-separated boyfriend Clint has mistaken her for Anita, and now she's fallen for him too. Helen loves police officer Frank, but her mother is determined that Helen should marry wealthy. Businesswoman Kate loves Josh, even though he's a terrible salesman, and feels conflicted when she has to fire him. Big Sister's Beau; Rich Man's Bride; The Fragile Heart; Firefly; Forgotten Fiance; You're Fired, Darling. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

A travel guide to Washington, D.C. and history lesson in comic book form by Malcolm W. Ater. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Sheaffer's Pens giveaway. Starring the company mascot, Harvey (pictured on front cover). who provides the evolution of writing from The 'cave drawing' all the way up to the 'Sheaffer ball point pen'. Inside front cover shows comic book thumbnails of Felix the Cat, Casper, Sad Sack, Little Audrey, and other various Harvey titles. 5 1/4-in. x 8 1/2-in., 8 pg, all slick paper, FC.

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Vol. 1, No. 8. 1957. Elizabeth Taylor on cover. Movie fan magazine with stars' photos and stories. 8.5" x 10.75". 80 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.35.

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Sheriff of Cochise (1957) Mobil Oil complimentary giveaway comic. John Bromfield photo on interior cover. "Ghost Town," "Buckskin Bandit," and "Menace at Miller Peak." 16 pages, full color, 7-in. x 10.25-in., newsprint, with no cover price.

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Promotional booklet for Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute; copyright 1957 (published in 1958?). Illustrated guide to the why, where, when, and how of rifle shooting for boys and girls. 7-in. x 5-in.; two-color; 20 pages on white paper.

Cover by Maurice Whitman. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Sal Trapani, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. A showcase for popular Western heroes and movie cowboys. These mid-series issues feature Jingles and Wild Bill Hickok, main characters in the popular 1951-1958 television series "The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok." Marshal Hickok suspects that the president of the bank was involved in its latest robbery. Jed Corey may be the fastest gunslinger in the West, like he claims, but he doesn't expect the cook to be the one who brings him in. "Roving marshal" Lash LaRue learns that a friend has been framed by a crooked bank teller for holding up the bank, but how can he prove it? Marked Money; Cactus Charlie; Gunning for Trouble; The Freckles Champ of Tombstone; Prisoner at Large; Atomic Annie; Lash LaRue: Lightning Strikes Again.. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Maurice Whitman. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. A showcase for popular Western heroes and movie cowboys. These mid-series issues feature Jingles and Wild Bill Hickok, main characters in the popular 1951-1958 television series "The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok." Marshal Hickok and Jingles learn that the rightful heir of the land called "the Basin" has been replaced with an imposter, his lookalike cousin. Redheaded Kate O'Shea gets out the six-guns when blonde beauty Honeychile wants to take her man, and hapless deputy Jingles is caught in the middle. "Roving marshal" Lash LaRue encounters rogue Orachian tribesmen when he investigates the Mystery of the Seven Totem Poles. The Evil Empire; Even Jail Aint Safe; Fools Gold; He Got His Man; Wrong Size, Right Customer; Owlhoot Claim; Lash LaRue: The Mystery of the Seven Totem Poles. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Skating Skills featuring "Secrets of Roller Skating" (1957) is a promotional comic book distributed by the Chicago Skating Co. The Chicago Roller Skating Company produced this comic to promote the fun and thrills of roller skating. 30 pages, full color, 5-in. x 7-in., newsprint interior with slick cover, with $0.10 cover price. Cover price $0.10.

Smokey Bear's Story of the Forest is a promotional activity book illustrated by Harry Rossoll and distributed by the Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources Division of Forestry, in cooperation with U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Forest Service. Learn and grow as Smokey promotes forest conservation, forest fire prevention, and pants on land mammals. 16 pages, black and green ink, 7.54-in. x 10-in., newsprint, with no cover price.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Giveaway (1957) was a promotional comic book distributed by Kinney's shoes stores. The classic fairy-tale is presented in comic book format and beautifully illustrated. 32 pages, full color, slick cover, 5-in. x 7-in..

A part of the Golden Stamp Books collection.

Cover by Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Sal Trapani and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Another Charlton racing title combining technical jargon, old-fashioned romance and fisticuffs, and the great racecars of yesteryear. When his engine overheats, Butch faces the choice of saving his sponsor's car or going for a desperate win. Motorcycle racer "Slivers" is rumored to be a secret coward, and Mike wants to see if that's true. Sketchy-looking characters (the kind with slouch hats, ties, and cigarettes) are interested in making sure that Champ Morgan doesn't win the next race. Temperature Rise; Hug That Rail; Cut-Up; The Hot Rod Rescue; Broken Bones; The Great Man's Shadow. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Fran Matera and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Another Charlton racing title combining technical jargon, old-fashioned romance and fisticuffs, and the great racecars of yesteryear. In a story that reflects its era, Juan enters the Grand Prix in Cuba, providing a rare glimpse of the island nation just before Castro's Revolution. "Bones" has the best car on the track, but he lacks the experience to maximize its power. With no money for a good car, Conley develops a reputation as a "tramp racer." Plus a look at the prototype for the Buick LeSabre, featuring automatic convertible top and heated seats. Grand Prix De Cuba; Old 16; Right Car, Wrong Driver; Hot Rod Talk; Guns, Cars, and Accidents; Dirty Driver; A Look into the Auto Past: The Classic LeSabre; Tramp Driver. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Promotional comic published by General Electric as part of their Adventures in Science series and reprints Adventures in Electricity # 6. Conventional 7x10 comic size 16-page full color all newsprint comic with a 1957 copyright.

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Tales of the supernatural from the early days of the Comics Code, with art by the Iger Shop. The sea vessel Saturna is cursed by a sea witch, but the captain refuses to believe it. A Nazi colonel is haunted by a village cobbler, in a story from Haunted Thrills reprinted with changes required by the Comics Code. A couple buys an old boat and learns about its haunted history when they find the captain's log. The Golden Dreams; Black Fog; Radar Search; Fair Exchange; Mysterious Banshee Belle! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Australian edition. Black and white reprints including"Giants of the Cosmic Ray", "The Man Who Cheated Time", and "The Man Who Inherited Mars". 22 pgs., 7 1/4" x 10 1/4", newsprint.

Live Action Structo Toys Presents Bobby and the Pirates (1957) is a Structo Toy premium comic book distributed in boxes of Kellogg's Shredded Wheat cereal, and produced by Custom Comics. Full color mini-comic, all newsprint, 7-in. x 3.25-in.

Sunday Pix Vol. 10 (1958). Jan. 5, 1958. Pencils by Andre LeBlanc, a Brazilian artist who worked with Eisner on "The Spirit," and with Sy Barry on "The Phantom." LeBlanc also did work on Flash Gordon, Apt. 3-G, and Rex Morgan, M.D. newspaper strips. 7 x 10, 12 pages. These were available through mail subscription only. Published by David C. Cook Publishing.

Sunday Pix Vol. 10 (1958). Jan. 12, 1958. Pencils by Andre LeBlanc, a Brazilian artist who worked with Eisner on "The Spirit," and with Sy Barry on "The Phantom." LeBlanc also did work on Flash Gordon, Apt. 3-G, and Rex Morgan, M.D. newspaper strips. 7 x 10, 12 pages. These were available through mail subscription only. Published by David C. Cook Publishing.

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Stories and art by Al Fago, Milt Hammer, Charles W. Winter and Mickey Klar Marks. Adventures of funny animals with alliterative names, although curiously, no actual Super Cat stories. Neddy and Betsy Bear try to rescue their friends, who have been turned to gingerbread by a witch. Dopsy Durvy learns the Cow That Jumped Over the Moon has been captured in transit by the Man on the Moon. Diggy the Derrick, a living construction shovel, gets a day off and goes on a ferry ride. Perhaps the most interesting aspect of this comic is the detailed explanation of the Comics Code seal that appears on the first page, as the CCA had just been established a short time before. Neddy Bear; Dopsy Durvy: The Cow That Jumped Over the Moon; Sniffy; Diggy the Derrick; Broken Beak; Spunky; Tick, Tack and Toe. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Al Fago, Milt Hammer, and Charles W. Winter. Adventures of funny animals with alliterative names, although curiously, no actual Super Cat stories. Neddy Bear seeks the thief plaguing Fableville and encounters a mischievous blue elf. Dopsy Durvy tries to help King Midas undo the wish that turns everything to gold. Diggy the Derrick, a living construction shovel, is enraged when a businessman buys the vacant lot where the kids have their playground. Also featuring vintage ads for "Automatic [pellet] Firing Tripod Machine Gun" and "Complete Demolition Kit." Neddy Bear; Dopsy Durvy: The Golden Touch; Bill and Koo: The Meandering Mouse; Diggy the Derrick; Myrtle and Jocko. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Al Fago, Milt Hammer, E. J. Reeves and Mickey Marks. Adventures of funny animals with alliterative names; the only issue to actually feature Super Cat. Super Cat battles an invasion force of Martian mice. Dopsy Durvy tries to help the Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe. Myrtle and Jocko play football. Super Cat: The Invasion of Mice from Mars; Dopsy Durvy: A Tight Squeeze!; Barnaby Beaver; Sniffy; Myrtle and Jocko: This Is No Game!; Tick, Tack and Toe: Money I$ Funny. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

A Rick Random story illustrated by Ron Turner. Digest-sized comic book, 5 1/4-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, B&W.

Featuring two Sherlock Holmes cases, "The Mystery of the Red-Headed League" and "The Case of the Greek Interpreter". Digest-sized comic book, 5 3/8" x 6 7/8", b&w, 68 pages.

Issue 71. Circa 1957. UK digest. Includes two Inspector Chafik stories: "The Little Shadow" and "A Ghost Walks in Baghdad". 5 1/2" x 7". 64 pages. Black and white.

1957 Annual. Edited by Robert W. Lowndes. Includes: "Egghead on the Diamond" by Robert Silverberg, "Panic Puncher" by Richard Brister, "Dope from the Dugout" by Wilcey Earle, "Super Sales Spiel" by J. W. Fleming, "Outfield Outlaw" by Calvin M. Knox, "Hell Drive" by Joe L. Hensley, "Short-Lived Record" by John Winters Fleming, "Moment of Glory" by Robert A. Madle, "Cupid Takes the Series" by William F. Schwartz, "Power the Ball Plateward" by Michael Avallone, "Secret Weapon" by Robert L. Teague, and "Overtime Pitcher" by Louis Trimble. 6.5" x 9.5". 98 pages. Text with b&w illustrations. Cover price $0.25.

1st printing. UK Series. Reprints of various Superboy and Rex the Wonder Dog stories. Hardcover, 7 3/8" x 10 5/8", 168 Pages, B&W.

1151 - 2nd printing. Authorized Reproduction of 1940's Saalfield Superman Coloring book. Each page faithfully reproduces the art from the first printing, but the text has been slightly re-written. Featuring page after page of the Man of Steel's exciting exploits from stopping a runaway train to catching bombs, the Last Son of Krypton does it all! 11-in. x 15 1/2-in., 52 pages, B&W

Australian Edition. Stories in this issue are, Superboy in "Jimmy Olsen's Martian Pal", a 1-page humor filler "Shorty", Aquaman in "The Lagoon of Doom!", a 1-page humor filler "Varsity Vic", and Tommy Tomorrow in "The Human Circus". 7.25" x 10.5", glue-bound spine, black and white interior, 24 pages-all newsprint.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Bill Molno. Diary-centric stories of romance and heartbreak from Charlton. Sally can't let any man get close, because she's still not over Bill, who chose his art instead of having a family. Two people meet on a dance floor, an echo of their first dance, 30 years before. Edna thinks Fred, the handsome new co-worker at the office, is a little too friendly. Plus 1950s hairstyling advice. Dear Diary: Advice to the Lovelorn; A Happy Accident; Pick Up Celebration; Don't Forget Your Hair; Take Love to Heart; Office Crush!; Jilted. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Dick Giordano, Sal Trapani and Bill Molno. Diary-centric stories of romance and heartbreak from Charlton. Square secretary Nora secretly loves her boss, talent agent Mark, but he's constantly surrounded by the most beautiful women in the city. Alice wears out Guy with her tireless partying and dancing, but friend Vi secretly believes that she would treat Guy better. Female athlete Connie doesn't think her childhood sweetheart Bill can keep up with her when she goes to the finals. The Gift of Beauty; Rebound; My Mae Must Marry Money; Secrets Are Deadly; The Shy One; My Own Kind. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by John Tartaglione, Vince Colletta¸ Paul Reinman, Sal Trapani and Bill Molno. Diary-centric stories of romance and heartbreak from Charlton. Linda goes on a cruise to forget her broken heart, and then she meets handsome fellow passenger Jeff. Shop clerk Betty falls for handsome customer Barry, but fears to tell him that she's the sole support for her mother and little brother. In an offbeat tale, George looks just like Sheila's fiance Joe, who was lost in a light-plane crash... then she realizes George IS Joe. Plus advice on the question of whether or not to keep a diary. Guard Against Love; I Want to Get Married; Love Letters; Daily Diary; Love Me Again!; Girl Alone…Girl Opens Diary! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Dick Giordano, John Tartaglione, and Vince Colletta. Diary-centric stories of romance and heartbreak from Charlton. Carol's beauty gives her the choice of any guy in school, leading to her reputation as "boy crazy." Jeanne marries handsome Frenchman Rudolphe, only to learn that he married her "beneath his station" as a way of punishing himself for the death of his first wife! Martha has always lived in the shadow of her beautiful redheaded sister Gloria, but when Gloria steals her boyfriend Hank, she's gone too far. How Deep My Love!; The Man I Hate; Marriage Means?; The Special Hat; The Tell-Tale Diary; If Only I'd Learned to Say No! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.