Dragstrip Hotrodders (1963) comic books
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Issue #3
Published Apr 1965 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.65
Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Edd Ashe, Jack Keller, Bill Fraccio and Tony Tallarico. Drama on the racetrack, in the pits, and behind the scenes. Bully Chick has a vendetta against visiting Englishman Jon, after Jon puts him in his place on the racetrack. Former back-roads racer Whitey must make some adjustments when he joins the pro drag-racing circuit. When Joey beats Ching in a race after Ching's transmission disintegrates, it fuels the rivalry between the racers' fathers. English Cousin; S/S King; Karsen Kute Kar Kompany; Speedy Sam; 1320 in 13.20; Drag Classes. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #4
Published Jun 1965 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.40
$3.20
Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Molno and others. Drama on the racetrack, in the pits, and behind the scenes. Bryant gets into a collision with Buddy Alden, the spoiled rich kid who uses his father's money to buy his hot rods. After his Plymouth bites the dust, Hobie gets his grandfather's jalopy in shape to take on rude rival "Pete Moss." The latest racer to join the "Cremona Cam Crashers" is Joe, whose offbeat ideas and racecars earn him the nickname "Slow Joe the Thinker." The Fastest Toy in Town; Hot Rod Hash; Deuce Is High; Slow Joe, The Thinker. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #5
Published Aug 1965 by Charlton Comics Group.$8.00
Cover by Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Edd Ashe, Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Drama on the racetrack, in the pits, and behind the scenes. Mechanic Hank and driver Dan decide to trade places after Dan demolishes Hank's latest dragster in a race. The lifelong rivalry between Dave and Tibo gets dangerous when they both get hot rods. The first America's Cup race between the US and the UK in 1851 parallels a modern-day race between American and British rivals on the hot-rod track. Plus a prescient article about self-driving cars. The Wheelstanders; 2 for the Money; The Robot Driver; The Tired Creampuff; Great Moments in Racing History: Rods Across the Sea. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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$25 DRAG-STRIP HOTRODDERS # 5 VF- CHARLTON AUGUST 1965 Clicking on the links to the eBay listings shown above and then making a purchase may result in MyComicShop earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
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Issue #8
Published Mar 1966 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.65
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Cover by Pat Masulli and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Drama on the racetrack, in the pits, and behind the scenes. Junie wins races, but loses the respect of his peers and his gal because he doesn't understand cars and uses his dad's money to buy his winning wheels. After a devastating wreck, "Snake" wonders if he'll ever be able to race again. Billy must win his next race to earn the money for the car he just built. Golden Goose; The Three-Wheeled Knox; Snake-Bit; Another Way to Win. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #9
Published May 1966 by Charlton Comics Group.$6.00
Cover by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Drama on the racetrack, in the pits, and behind the scenes. Jesse wins at street racing by breaking all the rules, until the day he meets "The Challenger." When rival racer Aldroyd wrecks his stock car and steals his girl Claire, Ollie builds a dragster that has real "bazzazz." Dave joins the new sport of dirt-bike racing, or "scrambles," and competes with Jinx for both the race trophy and Joyce's affections. Ollie's Comet; Clean the Car; Top Scrambler; The Challenger; Competition Corner. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #11
Published Sep 1966 by Charlton Comics Group.$6.00
$3.30
Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Don Perlin, Vince Alascia and Edd Ashe. Drama on the racetrack, in the pits, and behind the scenes. When Cannonball Carter quits right before the National 400, rookie racer Ken King sees his chance, in a story featuring early art by future Marvel legend Don Perlin. This story also introduces ongoing series character Ken King to Dragstrip Hotrodders (after a few appearances in Hot Rods and Racing Cars (1951)). A gambler creates a profitable sideline betting on street racers. "Twister" Tom finds his racing dreams compromised by his lack of cash or sponsors. Plus an article about the dangers of road hypnosis. Yellow Tail; The Menace of Monotony; Match Champ; Twister Tom. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #12
Published Nov 1966 by Charlton Comics Group.$3.80
$3.30
Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Jack Keller and Edd Ashe. Drama on the racetrack, in the pits, and behind the scenes. Attempting to up his racing game, Tim tries a "G meter" to understand his car better. In a story narrated by the car itself, Gordie tries to turn his "lemon" into a champion racer. Motorcycle racer Ken King wins the race, but loses the crowd when his antics injure another racer. The G' Man; Big Eye; I'm a Lemon!; Ken King: Win Hungry. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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$9 Drag-Strip Hotrodders # 12 (5.5) 11/1966 Charlton 12c Silver-Age Car Comic ️ $15 DRAG STRIP HOTRODDERS COMIC No.12 * SILVER AGE * NOV 1966 12c * MOTORCYCLES RACE Clicking on the links to the eBay listings shown above and then making a purchase may result in MyComicShop earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
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Issue #14
Published Mar 1967 by Charlton Comics Group.$6.00
$3.80
Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Frank McLaughlin, Jack Keller and Edd Ashe. Drama on the racetrack, in the pits, and behind the scenes. Teen Walter finds a suitcase full of stolen money after a cop chase and decides to become a drag racer like his hero, Scot Jackson. Street racers find a stretch of closed-off highway the perfect spot for their dangerous road duels. Motorcycle racer Ken King dares the so-called Terror Tube, a sort of cross between a hamster habitrail and the Globe of Death. Scot Jackson: Melon Head, Part 1; Playin' the Role!; A Look at the Law; 9 Second Quarter; Ken King: The Terror Tube. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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$13 Drag-Strip Hotrodders #14 FN Charlton Comic Book 30 TJ89 Clicking on the links to the eBay listings shown above and then making a purchase may result in MyComicShop earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
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Issue #15
Published Jun 1967 by Charlton Comics Group.$6.00
Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Jack Keller and Edd Ashe. Drama on the racetrack, in the pits, and behind the scenes. Teen Walter's flashy new drag-racer attracts the attention of gangsters who are searching for their missing loot. Ray becomes a racing champ in a car that looks like a souped-up version of Archie's jalopy. His reputation destroyed after a rigged accident, Ken King finds his only choice is to join the dangerous and illegal "outlaw" racing circuit. Scot Jackson: Melon Head, Part III; Playin' the Role!; Dry Run; Maverick; Mighty Mustang; Ken King: Outlaw Trail, Part I. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #16
Published Aug 1967 by Charlton Comics Group.$6.00
$6.00
$3.30
Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Jack Keller and Edd Ashe. Drama on the racetrack, in the pits, and behind the scenes. Scot Jackson decides to find out who's behind the mysterious flying car that he encountered, and learns the legend of "Dragoo, the ghost of all dead drag racers". Scruffy-faced "beatnik" Alex is new in town, and must prove his car skills to his new friends and his new enemies. Ostracized from the mainstream drag-racing world, Ken King races with the "outlaw" midget-racing circuit, but finds his reputation has followed him even there. Scot Jackson: The Flying Thingie! Part II; Beatnick's Bomb; Speed at Any Price; Don't Let It Add Up!; Ken King: Outlaw Trail, Part III. Final issue under this title; series continues as World of Wheels (1967). 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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$16 Drag Strip Hotrodders # 16 VG/FN Charlton Silver Age Comic Book 17 J302 $25 DRAG-STRIP HOTRODDERS #16 - Charlton 1967 VF Final Issue Dick Giordano dragstrip Clicking on the links to the eBay listings shown above and then making a purchase may result in MyComicShop earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
