Comic books April 1960

April 1960. Cover by Ed Emshwiller (Emsh). Stories: "The Troublemakers" by George O. Smith, "Success Story" by Earl Goodale, "The Lady Who Sailed The Soul" by Cordwainer Smith, "Don't Look Now" by Leonard Rubin, "Condition of Employment" by Clifford D. Simak, "The Airy Servitor" by Margaret St. Clair, "Solid Solution" by James Stamers, "The Power" by Fredric Brown. Illustrations by Wallace Wood, Mack, Dillon, and Dick Francis. Softcover Pulp Digest, 5-in. x 7-in.; 194 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Initially titled "Jem" until some time in the late 50's-early 60s. Men's interest magazine with fiction, articles and pictorials. 8-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, B&W with color on some pictorial pages. Mature readers. Cover price $1.25.

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April 1960. Vintage men's interest magazine that features short fiction stories, music reviews, adult humor comics, interviews, fashion, and nude pin-up photography. 8" x 11", 74 pages, mostly B&W with some color pages. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Jerry Grandenetti and Jack Adler (washtone). Written by Robert Kanigher and Bob Haney. Art by Jerry Grandenetti, Jack Abel, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. In this issue: "Jump for Glory!" by Robert Kanigher and Jerry Grandenetti; "Tiger in Town!" by Bob Haney and Jack Abel; "Fire Lane!" by Haney, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito; 2-pager "The Thunderbolts...Battle Story of the 11th Armored Division"; and half-pager "Service Squadron Six." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover features movie star Sal Mineo. Stories and art by Bob Powell, Ted Galindo, and Joe Simon. Teen drama with an emphasis on romance. "America's New Teenage Sweetheart" Midge Lyons has dating misadventures that (according to the indicia) are inspired by true stories. Dating advice on boys and immature behavior. Girls suggest "I would most like to go steady with..." featuring caricatures of movie stars Sal Mineo, Fabian, Andy Williams and Ricky Nelson. The Wrong Bunch; The Rival; Got a Match?; Going Steady Scrapbook; Why Can't Boys be Men?; Split; "I would most like to go steady with..."; Their Ideal Steady; New Fads for Teens; Never Again. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Version with ad on back cover. Cover photo of Richard Boone. Story by Paul S. Newman. Art by Ray Bailey and Al Micale. Gunslinger-for-hire Paladin travels the Old West as a bodyguard and freelance do-gooder; based on the popular TV series. Hired to escort photographer HH Higgins, Paladin learns the real reason Higgins hired him was to protect a photo that could mean Higgins' death. Paladin discovers someone is smuggling gold out of a mine. But when he finds out who's behind it, they try to stop him cold. The Fatal Photo; Ned West, Gunsmith: The Dueling Pistols; Hot Money; The Gold Cheats; Western Photography. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Variant with "The High Cost of Gold Mining" comic filler on back cover. Cover photo of Richard Boone. Story by Paul S. Newman. Art by Ray Bailey and Al Micale. Gunslinger-for-hire Paladin travels the Old West as a bodyguard and freelance do-gooder; based on the popular TV series. Hired to escort photographer HH Higgins, Paladin learns the real reason Higgins hired him was to protect a photo that could mean Higgins' death. Paladin discovers someone is smuggling gold out of a mine. But when he finds out who's behind it, they try to stop him cold. The Fatal Photo; Ned West, Gunsmith: The Dueling Pistols; Hot Money; The Gold Cheats; Western Photography; The High Cost of Gold Mining. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"Take Me To Your Leader"; Hot Stuff tries to be a leader without much success. Untitled story; Stumbo throws a plane all the way around the earth. "Cold Stuff"; Hot Stuff's uncle takes away his heat powers as a punishment, causing him to bluff his way through a confrontation with an ogre. "Snow Bawl"; Hot Stuff ruins some kids' snowman and then helps them rebuild it. "First Day" text story. "The Big Fight" text story. "The Hero Maker," art by Warren Kremer; Willy has a crush on Lily; Stumbo plays matchmaker. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bernard Baily. "The Alien Who Changed History," art by Nick Cardy; Archaeologists find a diary written in ancient Greek by an alien who intervened at various points in history. "Aloha... Hawaii!", script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily; A celebration of Brotherhood Week and Hawaii as our 50th state. Rip Hunter... Time Master ad. One-page Dr. Floogle story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Captive Wizard," art by Howard Purcell; Three explorers encounter a wizard from the past who seeks their help, but one of them intends to use the wizard's power for his own greedy plans. "Sorcery from the Stars" text story. "The Moon Monster," art by Bernard Baily; Radiation from a meteorite transforms a man into a strange creature that affects gravity like the moon. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Hybrid Monster," pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos; Mark and Elsa travel to a remote Polynesian island where a mad doctor kidnaps Mark in order to give his human intelligence to a creature he is building. "Aloha... Hawaii!" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily; a celebration of Brotherhood Week and Hawaii as our 50th state. Mystery of the Martian Canals filler half-page, script by Julius Schwartz, pencils by Morris Waldinger. "The Creatures on the Cliff," art by Howard Purcell; Two mountain climbers encounter aliens at the top of Mount Majorca and assume they are planning an invasion. 2/3 Professor Eureka story by Henry Boltinoff. Ad for Rip Hunter... Time Master. "The Perfect Potion" text story. "The Human Wave," art by Russ Heath; Wealthy sportsman Dirk Huntley defies warnings and retrieves the lost sword of pirate captain Jean Latour, unleashing its watery guardian. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

UK Edition. Cover price has 9D in circle at top right. "Lost and Found," "The School Play," and "Ceiling Zero." Cyrus Shy back-up story, "The Bird Watcher." Photo cover. 36 pages.

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Photo cover features Lucille Ball. Stories and art by Paul S. Newman and others. The comedic misadventures of Lucy and Ricky Ricardo, based on the beloved TV sitcom that set the standard for all to follow. Lucy may need an eye test, but she can see a dress sale just fine. Ricky gets all caliente when Lucy loses her new bracelet while watching the horror movie Son of the Glob. Lucy makes a ghost costume for Ricky Jr.'s school play, but causes confusion and chaos while she's modeling it. Lost and Found; School Play; Garden Party; Cyrus Shy: Bird Watcher; Ceiling Zero. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

One of many vintage supermarket tabloid magazines full of high profile FBI and CIA cases of the era, accompanied by black and white photographs and testimonials from those involved in, and close to the events themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 58 pages, B&W, recommended for 16+. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 22, Issue 6 - April 1960. Children's activity and story magazine. "Easter Fun with Captain Kangaroo!" 66 Pages. PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Vintage men's interest magazine that focused mainly on tasteful nude pin-up photography, but also included articles, reviews, adult humor comics strips, and erotic short fiction stories. 8.5" x 10.5", 82 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

Cover by Samm Schwartz. "Friends to the End! Is This the End?", art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead tests his friendship with Archie when he tries to tell him the truth about Archie and Veronica's relationship. "Food for Aught"; Mr. Weatherbee and Miss Grundy attempt to stop Betty's smuggling of cake from home economics class to her friends. Archie Giant Series ad. "Watch the Beardie"; Jughead babysits Veronica's bratty cousin Leroy, who is drawing facial hair on portraits. "Button Up!" one-page Li'l Jinx story, script and art by Joe Edwards. Biography to that date of actor Will Hutchins, best known for the starring role in the TV western "Sugarfoot." "Buzzin' Cousin," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Veronica tests Archie's faithfulness to her by having her beautiful cousin Alice attempt to seduce him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Lassie and Timmy [as portrayed by Jon Provost] photo cover. Breeds of Dogs: The German Shepherd text article, script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Bob Fujitani. The Fugitive, script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Bob Fujitani; Lassie and Timmy are overcome by gas while pursuing a rampaging doe. Blaze Proves His Mettle, script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Till Goodan; Blaze is trained to play polo and saves a child from a herd of frightened hogs. The Courage of Curly text story, art by Nat Edson. The Lost Plane, script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Bob Fujitani; Lassie, Timmy, and Fred rescue a couple after their plane crashes in a storm. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Frank Johnson. Stories and art by Frank Johnson and George Wildman. Ollie Orwell is as much trouble as his better-known counterpart, Dennis the Menace. Ollie and his cousin Li'l Tomboy imagine they're being trailed by jewel thieves, so they take action. An artist ill-advisedly hires Ollie to safely deliver his new painting. A stage magician comes to regret choosing Li'l Tomboy to be the volunteer from the audience. Don't Worry, Pop!; Handle with Care; Watch the Washing Watch; Li'l Tomboy: Presto!; Atom the Cat: A Rut Is a Rut; Bottle of Fun. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Apr. 2, 1960. Continuation from "Lion and Sun" (1959-1960 IPC). 9" x 12". 24 pages. Black and white.

Apr. 9, 1960. 9" x 12". 24 pages. Black and white.

Apr. 16, 1960. 9" x 12". 24 pages. Black and white.

Apr. 23, 1960. 9" x 12". 28 pages. Black and white.

Apr. 30, 1960. 9" x 12". 24 pages. Black and white.

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Stories and art by Sid Couchey and Warren Kremer. 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 Rich doesn't mean to show off, but he can't help it that he and his father own every building in town. Little Dot; Little Lotta; Richie Rich; Little Lotta. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Little Dot's classmate Little Lotta has super-strength and an appetite to match. Pee-Wee sells Lotta a swing that's impossible to hang, but Lotta has the last laugh by overpowering the laws of physics themselves. Lotta goes to the circus. Richie Rich buys a ghost town so he can play cowboy, but crooks think there must be some other reason. Plus a Sad Sack text story. The Big Top; Bobbie the Baby Sitter; Jerry the Jinx; Sh-h-hush!; The Mars the Merrier; Snowball Maneuver; The Forgetful Elephant; Richie Rich: Way Out West. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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The Case of the Smeary Mirror; There was toothpaste on the Moppets bathroom mirror, and Tubby is on the case. Snowman Contest; Lulu wants to help Alvin in the snowman contest. April Fool; Lulu works hard to get Tubby with some April Fool jokes. Little Itch and the Purple Cow; Lulu tells Alvin about the poor little girls purple cow. Usefulness Test; Gloria wants Wilbur to take her to visit the Fellers clubhouse. One-page text story, Lulus Diry ("Diary"). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover of Clayton Moore as the Lone Ranger. Trick to roping cattle and horses fact page. The Perfect Ambush, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Tom Gill; After shooting a storekeeper, a band of outlaws kidnap Dan Reid to use him to lure the Lone Ranger and Tonto into a trap. The Doomed Chief, script by Paul S. Newman, pencils by Tom Gill; Renegade Crow braves try to kill their chief Buffalo Horn and go on warpath. Hideout, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Tom Gill; Outlaws use trimming horses' tails as an alibi, but the Lone Ranger sees through their ruse. Young Hawk Makes Sail, art by Jon Small; After trading their load of copper to the Sea People for a sea-going canoe and crew, Young Hawk and Little Buck travel north; They stop and fashion a sail and teach their crew how to use bows and arrows and clubs in combat. Based on the popular Western TV series. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"The Haunted Valley," "The Jaws of Death," and "The Ring and the Pack." Back-up story, "Midnight Tales the Lead." One-page text story, "Dusty Pays a Debt." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

April 12, 1960. Elizabeth Taylor cover. Adolf Hitler, Nelson Rockefeller, Sex Fictions and Facts, 1960 Baseball Preview, and tons more. 10 1/2-in. x 13 1/4-in., 110 pages, PC/BW. Cover price $0.20.

#222, 4/60, 10c. Issue has Bugs Bunny in "Quick Charge," Porky Pig in "The Mechanical Man," Mary Jane and Sniffles in "Flying Fling," Tweety and Sylvester in "Tweety Tooth Troubles," and Daffy Duck in "Crops and Robbers." Issue also has a one-page text story "Whose Kangaroos?" and one-page gag strips. Story and art credits: unknown. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Kelly Freas. Son of MAD ad. "Ad Testimonials From Politicians," script by Tom Koch, art by Bob Clarke; Ads we might see if politicians made paid endorsements of consumer products. "Magician," script and art by Don Martin; A magician disappears when all the animals he was hiding on his person leave. "Around The World With U.S. Television," script by Larry Siegel, pencils by Wallace Wood, inks by Joe Orlando, Bob Clarke, Wallace Wood, Kelly Freas, Mort Drucker, Dave Berg, Don Martin, and George Woodbridge; A typical "Father Knows Best" type of TV show plot and how it might be redone using stereotypes of people in Britain, France, Japan, and Russia. "The Interpreter," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Joe Orlando; How international diplomatic conversations might turn out if celebrities, in character, were used as interpreters. "America Is Getting Soft," script and art by Dave Berg; Dave develops the thesis that as the US becomes fatter and lazier, and ends up driving everywhere instead of walking, we'll become pushovers for the lean hungry barbarians, just as ancient Rome did. "Distinctive Picket Lines," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge; Specialized picket signs for various professions. "My Fair Ad-Man," script by Nick Megliola, art by Mort Drucker; The musical "My Fair Lady" is retold with two ad-men trying to give a makeover to a beatnik. "Movie Land," script by Larry Siegel, art by Joe Orlando; Parody of typical Hollywood star gossip magazines. Parody of Esquire Boot Polish "Ship's Officer" ad, art by Kelly Freas.52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25.