Comic books May 1962

Vintage men's interest magazine focused on articles, erotic short fiction stories, adult humor comics, and nude pin-up pictorials. 8.5" x 11", 72 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

Cover art by George Roussos. I Protected the Idols of Idoro!, art by Ruben Moreira; Two treasure hunters find a South American village protected by five idols with fantastic powers. Peter Puptent Explorer humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Ad for The Flash #128, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. Ad for Green Lantern #12, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. I Was Blackmailed by a Phantom, art by Howard Sherman; A ghost helps lead Santos's army to overthrow the dictator of his country but afterwards tries to blackmail Santos into trading places. I Chuted Eight Miles--and Lived text story by Jack Miller. Ad for Aquaman #3 and Rip Hunter... Time Master #8, art by Nick Cardy and Bill Ely. We Were Pawns of the Peril Master, art by George Roussos; A disgraced casino owner tries to get revenge on the men who exposed him for cheating his customers. Ad for Batman #147, art by Sheldon Moldoff. S. B. Nicholson-Giants of the Telescope article by Julius Schwartz. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Jon D'Agostino and Beth Somer. Charlton presents the misadventures of the popular TV/radio show character and her long-suffering father, Vern. Margie's bear-like new dog is the perfect solution for Vern's bullying new neighbor. Margie gets a job as a waitress when she thinks there's a chance to meet a movie producer who goes to a certain restaurant. Margie goes on a hunting trip with her dad, and hilarity ensues. Fashion and story pages feature Margie in reader-designed fashions that acknowledge the designer by name, even on the cover. Plus a vintage ad for "Celebrity Stationery" featuring photos of teen heartthrobs Fabian, Frankie Avalon, and Bobby Rydell. Puppy Love; From Soup to Nuts; There's a Limit!; My Little Margie's Puzzle Page; Sweet Jessica; My Little Margie's Cut-Out Dolls; The Hunters; My Little Margie's Color Page; Captain Corey's Curiosity Corner. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by Bob Forgione and John Forte. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A woman finds a new angle on romance at a masquerade party; Ugly duckling Veronica resorts to drastic measures to attract a man after she grows up. You're Not Good Enough!; She's from Nowhere!; Stenographer's Romance; The Way to Build a Name!; Aching Romance; Two-Faced Woman! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Buddy loves this cover. One of Adam Strange's best covers poses!

Adam Strange stars in "The Planet That Came to a Standstill!" (pencils by Carmine Infantino). Justice League of America guest appearance. Letter to the editor from writer--and MyComicShop owner--Buddy Saunders! Infantino cover pencils. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Mischievous magpie con artists Heckle and Jeckle headlined this title, featuring other characters from Paul Terry's Terrytoons. Heckle and Jeckle convince Dimwit that they can send him through astronaut school. Silly Sidney the elephant goes to the movies, but he doesn't make it past the refreshment stand. Working in a soda shop, Heckle and Jeckle create a banana split that is so tempting, they can't resist it themselves. Heckle and Jeckle; Silly Sidney; Hashimoto-San: The Storyteller; Silly Sidney: Taste in Movies; Little Roquefort; Gandy Goose; Clint Clobber; Heckle and Jeckle; Clint Clobber: Quite a Come Down; Silly Sidney: Soda Jerks. Final issue of the series; the canny magpies and the other Terry Toons appeared next as the stars of New Terrytoons (1962 Gold Key) #1. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 40, Issue 118 - May, 1962. Squarebound, 5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W, Text Only.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Colletta, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio and Dick Giordano. Medical drama featuring a nurse and her attractive yet troubled patients. When a famous dancer collapses after a heart attack, Betsy must convince him and his controlling sister that he must give up dancing or die. Betsy takes a vacation at a ski resort to get away from medicine for a while, but must go into action after a car accident. Plus an informational comic about becoming a hospital volunteer, and two different ads for nurse training. Night Duty; The Show-Down; Weep No More; Get the Inside Story; Lest We Forget: George Washington. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Colletta, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio and Dick Giordano. Medical drama featuring a nurse and her attractive yet troubled patients. When a famous dancer collapses after a heart attack, Betsy must convince him and his controlling sister that he must give up dancing or die. Betsy takes a vacation at a ski resort to get away from medicine for a while, but must go into action after a car accident. Plus an informational comic about becoming a hospital volunteer, and two different ads for nurse training. Night Duty; The Show-Down; Weep No More; Get the Inside Story; Lest We Forget: George Washington. 32 pages, Full Color.

This issue includes a Donald E. Westlake story, "A Toast to the Damned!" Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Russ Heath. The Tank vs. the Tin Soldier starring Sgt. Rock, script by Bob Kanigher, art by Russ Heath. Kamikaze P.T. Boat, script by Hank Chapman, art by Jack Abel. The Seesaw Aces, script by Bob Haney, art by Jack Abel. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Gunner and Sarge in "Col. Hakawa's Birthday Party!" Also "The Blind Snowbird" and "Loser Take All!" 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Charles Schulz. Stories and art by Anthony Pocrnich, Dale Hale and John Stanley. A short-lived series translating Charles Schulz' beloved strip to comic books; Schulz only did the covers, farming out the interior stories to friends and co-workers. Charlie Brown forgets Snoopy's feeding time. Linus wonders why it only rains on him, causing Lucy to try an experiment. Linus tries to earn extra money by selling newspapers. Plus a Sluggo story (as in Nancy and Sluggo) written by Little Lulu legend John Stanley. Inside Dope; Food For Thought; Sled Race; The Rain Maker; The Diplomat; Sluggo: Boo Hoo; The Fourth Estate; Loony Lunch; Scared Skier; Physically fit; Girl Troubles. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

15¢ Test market variant. Cover price $0.12.

36 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

MATURE READERS. Volume 9, Issue 5 - May, 1962. The world's longest running Men's magazine, featuring advice columns, pictorials, and humor. Letter to the Editors from Frank Sinatra. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages. Text Articles, with B&W and full color pictures, and illustrations. Cover price $0.60.

Vol. 214, No. 2 - May 1962. 6.5" x 9.25", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Photo cover features Walter Brennan. Cover number is 01-689-207. A West Virginia family starts a new life in California, based on the hit TV series. Grampa McCoy teaches a visiting millionaire how to slow down and enjoy life. Movie producers buy Grampa's Model T to use as a prop, but Grampa isn't ready for a modern car yet. When Grampa takes to his bed with hypochondria, the family uses the "full treatment" to cure him. Tycoon Trouble; New-Fangled Folly; Grandpas Ailments; Teamwork; No Sale. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Richie Rich stars in The Convertible Convertible (Uncle Bright gives Richie a car) and Richie Rich and his Uncle Spender (Richie and his uncle spend tons of money). Little Dot and Little Lotta star in Little Dot and the Wishing Well (Dot's wishes come true). Little Lotta and Gerald's dad star in Tough to be Normal (Lotta removes a tree). $0.12. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Written by Jack Miller. Art and Cover by Bill Ely. Great thunder! Thieves get hold of Aladdin's lamp...and materialize the genie! Don't miss Rip Hunter in an amazing 3-part adventure of ancient Baghdad by Jack Miller and Bill Ely: "The Thieves Who Stole a Genie"; "Chapter 2: The Battle of the Genies"; and "Chapter 3: The Attack of the Ommayads"! Plus: 1-page text piece "The Warship That Wouldn't Die"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

May 1962 issue. First issue to contain illustrations. Rocketeer Gossip, The Revivals: where now? by Richard Weingroff. Classified ads. 6 new members join, including the McGeehan brothers, John and Tom, along with Raymond Miller. The Golden Age Atom by Bernie Bubnis. The Collectors Corner, an article on the Golden Age Dr. Fate by Greg DeZiel. Memo to the Members by G.B. Love. Letters to the Editor from Mary Bending (1st female member of the club) and Fred Bronson. The Incredible Hulk by Richard Weingroff. We Suggest and Coming Next Issue by the Editor. The Best of S-F by Robert Harner. The Revenge of Mentin, Part III by Edward Sheehy. This issue's featured member: Paul Seydor. Cover price $0.25.

Vol. 7, No. 5 - May 1962. Vintage men's interest magazine full of articles, short fiction, adult oriented comic strips, and tasteful nude pin-up photography. 8" x 11", 80 pages, mostly B&W with some color pages. -MATURE CONTENT- Cover price $0.60.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Men's interest magazine focusing on Western adventure stories. 8.5" x 11", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

May 1962. Vintage men's interest magazine with articles, erotic short fiction stories, humorous adult comic strips, and tasteful nude/non-nude cheesecake pin-up pictorials. 8" x 10.5", 74 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

Cover art by John Romita. Inside front cover ad for Heart Throbs #77. This Guilty Love, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Alex is in love with his brother's girlfriend Jessica; Left alone together one day, they kiss, but shortly after that Alex's brother dies in a car accident. Sudden Storm; Diane and Seth don't really like each other, but they are often thrown together because Seth is Diane's boyfriend's best friend; However, when they learn more about each other they realize that they have fallen in love. A Trip to Paradise; Abby secretly loves her friend Nan's boyfriend Stuart, but wonders if there is any chance he could love her too. Make My Heart Sing Again!, pencils by John Romita; Janice's boyfriend Jim moves to the big city and falls for someone else, leaving Janice to wonder if anyone will love her again. Back cover ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Vol. 2, No. 3 - May 1962. Digest-sized, 5.5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W Cover price $0.35.

May, 1962. 8 1/4" x 10 3/4", 72 pages, B&W, Adults Only. Cover price $1.00.