Comic books January 1956

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Cover by Al Plastino. A 1956 Superman calendar is included in part of the story, "The Superman Calendar," art by Al Plastino; Superman agrees to create scenes for a 1956 Superman Calendar for charity, but the manufacturer has a hidden clause that may bring him a huge profit. "The Man Who Hated Tigers" starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. -page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. "They Ride The Tall Timber" article by Jack Miller (as Jack Malloy), art by Raymond Perry. One-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "Paul Revere of Space," script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Tommy Tomorrow vs. Zorr, the Space Pirate. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Greatest Show On Earth, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superboy and Krytop perform in a circus; KIrypto's existence is revealed to the world. The Coward and the Hero starring Aquaman, script by Jack Miller, art by Ramona Fradon. Superman Puzzle Game. How to Teach Your Dog Tricks article. The Arrows From Outer Space starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. Little Pete humor page by Henry Bolitnoff. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 6, Issue 3 - January, 1956. Art and Camera Magazine is a great tool for the amateur artist. It contains articles, exposes and product reviews that you can use to your advantage while exploring creativity in the world of fine arts. 8.5" x 11", 36 pages, B&W. Contains nudity and is recommended for mature readers. Cover price $0.50.

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Jan 1951. Science fiction stories by Robert Silverberg, Manly Banister, Theodore Mathieson, Ivar JHorgensen, and C.H. Thames. Illustrations by Virgil Finlay (2) and Carmine Infantino. Cover by Edward Valigursky. 5-1/2 in. x 7-1/2 in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

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Monthly magazine focusing on human interest stories, social issues and fiction. 8.5" x 11", 132 pages, B&W and color. Cover price $0.35.

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Walter Lantz' Andy Panda. Stories by Don R. Christensen and various. Art by Harvey Eisenberg, Dick Hall and John Carey. Featuring the tales "The Fountain of Youth," "Desert Adventure" and "The Mysterious Wig," plus 1-page untitled stories on the inside front cover, inside back cover and back cover! Starring Andy Panda, Charlie Chicken, Wally Walrus, the Foreign Legion, Sheik Ben-Sik and Zilko! Also: Woody Woodpecker in "Selling Sailboats" and the text story "Doctor Woody"! Starring Woody Woodpecker, Wally Walrus and Oswald the Rabbit! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Angel. Cover by Mel Casson? Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Featuring the tales "The Escape," "The Report Cards" and "The Party," plus four untitled 1-page stories! Also: 1-page text story "Wild Animal Tamer"! And: Stanley in "Gets His Man"! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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1st prinitng. Based ont he story by Jules Verne. Featuring a synopsis of S.J. Perelman's adaptation of Verne's masterpiece; bios of over 40 stars in the cast; full color pictures; and a prologue by Edward R. Murrow. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations and full color photos from the film). Cover price $1.00.

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January 1956 - Volume 56, Issue 5 - 1st printing. Science fiction stories: "The Executioner" by Algis Budrys, "Won't You Walk---" by Theodore Sturgeon, "Indirection" by Everett B. Cole, "Under Pressure" (conclusion) by Frank Herbert and "Labor of Love" by Murray Leinster. Illustrations by Freas, Rogers, and Van Dongen. Article on methods of thought by Murray Leinster. Cover by Van Dongen. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.75-in.; 162 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Issue #65. January 1956. UK Science Fiction Digest. Cover by Ken Woodward. 5" x 7.25". 160 pages. Black and white.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. "Prince of Princes (From His Early Ministry to His Last Parables)!" Adapted by Arthur S. Maxwell. Art by Harry Anderson, Paul Remmey and Russell Harlan. The Bible Story is a series of easy to read and understand books featuring over 400 stories in 10 hardcover volumes covering the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Also including over 1,200 full color illustrations, this series is a wonderful look at the greatest story ever told and easily assessable by readers of all ages. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 192 pages, full color. All Ages

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Cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Dick Giordano, Sal Trapani, and Frank Bolle. In the Old West, Black Fury and his herd of wild horses roam the prairie, and resist human efforts to tame them. Black Fury is captured by outlaw Big Bart, but only young Chet has the gumption to try to free Black Fury from the outlaw's control. Ambushed by outlaws, prospector Dod Parker has one chance to get back to town and regain his gold: Black Fury. Pistol Packin' Pattie explains to Windy Wallace the three problems with his speeches. Black Fury's Owlhoot Career!; Pistol Packing Pattie: Silence Is Golden; Challenge for the Crown; Save a Soul; Ambush at Thunder Junction; Bing and Bong. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Dick Dillin and Chuck Cuidera. Stories by Joe Millard and unknown. Art by Dick Dillin, Chuck Cuidera and Sam Citron. Featuring Blackhawk in: "Seven Graves for Seven Blackhawks" by Joe Millard, Dick Dillin and Chuck Cuidera; "Case of the Missing Blackhawk" by Millard, Dillin and Cuidera; and "Doom In the Deep" by Millard, Dillin and Cuidera. Plus: Back-up story "Rescue From the Sky" with art by Sam Citron, reprinted from Police Comics (1941) #107. And: 1-page text story "The Plane From Nowhere," reprinted from issue #30. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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This issue includes a story by Robert Scheckley, "Disposal Service". Cover price $0.25.

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Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. She was marrying her boss, but she was in love with Steve! Was marriage itself more important to her than who she married? But Steve had had his chance, and she was now through waiting! Would she ultimately lose both of the men who loved her? Don't miss... "I Didn't Know the Meaning of Love!" Also featuring: "Interrupted Honeymoon"; "Marriage Must Wait"; and "My Shattered Romance"! Plus: 1-page text story "It Happened This Way"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 4, Issue 1 - January, 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.

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Bugs Bunny in "Mounties' Mistake," "Big Injun Ambush," and "Firewood." Issue also has one-page gag strips, one-page text feature "The Birthday Dress," and Tweety and Sylvester in "House, Hunt." Back cover has pinup of Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd. No story/art credits given. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 1, Issue 9 - January, 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", 52 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

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Volume 4, Issue 31 - November 1956. Men's interest magazine featuring War, Hunting, and Adventure stories, along with cartoons, and in later issues Pictorials. Article on Donald Campell and "His Sensational Jet-Boat Ride Through The Water Barrier At 200 MPH." 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 90 Pages B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 1, Issue 6 - Men's interest magazine featuring articles on war, sports, hunting, and history. Plus pictorials. 8.5" x 11", 82 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Issue 3 - January, 1956. Short lived men's interest magazine that focused on the art of fashion and pin-up photography. 8.5" x 10.5", 98 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.35.

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Caesar's Conquests, 1st Printing, Painted Cover. Art by Joe Orlando. (HRN 130, with 1/56 date). Two thousand years ago, the great Roman general, Julius Ceasar, set out to conquer the large part of Western Europe known as Gaul. The opposition was inspired and the fighting was fierce. And as the armies clashed, Caesar wrote the story of the struggle. Cover price $0.15.

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Caesar's Conquests, 2nd Printing, Painted Cover. Art by Joe Orlando. (HRN 142). Two thousand years ago, the great Roman general, Julius Ceasar, set out to conquer the large part of Western Europe known as Gaul. The opposition was inspired and the fighting was fierce. And as the armies clashed, Caesar wrote the story of the struggle. Cover price $0.15.

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Painted cover art by Dik Browne. "The Nightingale," script by Hans Christian Andersen (adapted from his original story), art by Dik Browne; The Emperor is delighted with the song of a nightingale until he receives the gift of a mechanical bird; Delighted with the unusual toy, the Emperor snubs the nightingale and she returns to the forest; When the mechanical bird breaks down from overuse, the Emperor falls deathly ill, but the nightingale returns to the palace and her song restores his health. "The Hare and the Tortoise," script by Aesop (adapted from his original story), art by Dik Browne; The hare and the tortoise run a footrace but the cocksure hare stops to take a nap and the tortoise wins the race, proving that one should never be too sure of oneself. "The Moon," script by Robert Louis Stevenson, art by Alex A. Blum; Poem from "A Child's Garden of Verses" about the moon. "Mary Had a Little Lamb," art by Alex A. Blum; Nursery rhyme about Mary and her pet lamb. Picture to Color activity page, art by Alex A. Blum. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover by Maurice Whitman. Stories and art by Stan Campbell and Donna Davis. Western adventure from the early days of folk hero Buffalo Bill Cody, when he worked for the Pony Express. Cody loses a friend when a wagon train is ambushed. A Pony Express rider describes a typical day, in a story with lines like "She's all oated up an' ready to go, Tex!" Buffalo Bill is captured by Sioux who want his knowledge of the Pony Express routes. Plus "true" stories about the real Buffalo Bill. Wagons of Doom; Buffalo Bill's Private Life; Buffalo Bill as an Author; Pony Express!; Special Delivery; Lem & Lum. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "Wild Bill Hickok's Gunfight at Hayes City" art by Robert Forgione, reprinted from Cowboy Western Comics (1948) #34; "Annie Oakley, Queen of the Sharpshooters" reprinted from Cowboy Western Comics (1948) #33; "Dusty, No Kick Coming" reprinted from Lash Larue Western (1949 Fawcett/Charlton) #15; "Jesse James, Snare!"; and "Trick Shot Artist!" art by Alberta Tewks. "Readin' and Ridin'" illustrated text story. Indicia states "COWBOY WESTERN". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Gulliver's Travels. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover art by Hank Ketcham. Reprints of daily Dennis the Menace cartoons by Ketcham. Pet Peeves starring Dennis the Menace, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. The Man of the House starring Dennis the Menace, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. Dress Dennis in His Favorite Clothes! paper dolls. The Hidden Treasure text story. Screamy Mimi, art by Al Wiseman; Mimi stops a train in its tracks. How to Read starring Dennis the Menace, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. dollars to dennis starring Dennis the Menace, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. Reprints of daily Dennis the Menace cartoons by Ketcham. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Win Mortimer. The 50 Faces of Batman starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Genius With Super Power starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, script by Jack Miller, art by Ruben Moreira. New Eyes for the Law article by Jack Miller. The Man With 20 Lives starring John Jones Manhunter From Mars, script by Joe Samachson, art by Joe Certa. Batman Whirly-Word Game by Martin Naydel. 32 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Joe Simon (as Chester Gould). "The Case of the Wailing Tree," script and art by Chester Gould; Tracy and Sam watch the tree where they found the baby and arrest the baby's mother for child abandonment when she comes back to leave the baby in the tree; Unknown to Tracy, Mrs. Green is working some kind of agreement with Sticks and Dewdrop Richy; Dewdrop has told her father that the baby is hers in order to get her father's inheritance. Davy Crocket Play House Tent ad. "The Blizzard's Subsided," script and art by Chester Gould; While Sam and Tracy try to get answers from Mrs. Green about her baby, Dewdrop and Sticks continue to deceive her father into thinking the baby is his grandson; J. P. Richy dies believing it to be true, and Dewsdrop and Sticks wait for the will to be read. "Homicide Ace" text story; Two patrolmen solve a homicide. Untitled Girl Friday story; Myra deduces who killed a young man over a gambling debt. Biography of Chester Gould, creator, writer, and artist of Dick Tracy. "Fingerprints found on glass containers" Crimestoppers Textbook. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Text Only Edition - Volume 27, Issue 1 - January, 1956. Squarebound, 5" x 7.5", 144 pages, B&W, Text Only. Cover price $0.35.

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Volume 1, Issue 4 - January, 1956. Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, essays, poetry, adult humor comics, and tasteful nude pin-up pictorials. Short fiction stories by Kermit Shelby, Arthur Porges, Herman Rovner, Garth Bentley, and Gabriel Gersh, humor by Ted Westgate, Dr. Martin L. Klein and Ray Broekel. 8.5" x 11", 58 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

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"School For Loneliness," "They Called Me Different," "Too Many Boyfriends," and "A Memory of Love." Cover price $0.10.

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French Edition of (The Magazine of...) Fantasy and Science Fiction. A typical issue contains original French fiction along with some American stories translated from the US magazine. Photo montage cover. John Dickson Carr, Mack Reynolds, Charles L. Harness, E. C. Hornsby, Robert Margerit, Ray Bradbury, Idris Seabright, Gerard Klein. Softcover digest, 6 1/4-in. x 7 1/2-in., 128 pages, black and white (text, no illustrations).

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Cover by Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Charles F. X. Houts, Matt Baker and Gene Colan. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Canteen Kate hates to see her buddies digging ditches, so she tries to help out with a steam shovel, in a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. In Korea, Leatherneck Jack and Monte set out to destroy an enemy ammunition dump behind enemy lines, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Sgt. Tripoli Shores meets with the mysterious guerrilla leader known only as The Tiger. Patrol Duty; Tripoli Shores; Canteen Kate: Foxhole Floozie; Danger in Disguise; Leatherneck Jack: The Big Blast; Biff Barnes & Smokey Walsh: Flying High. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by A. C. Hollingsworth and others. Numbering continues from Don Winslow of the Navy (1943 Fawcett) #73. Charlton's Fightin' military series focuses on US sailors and submarines in combat, mostly during World War II. Lt. Danny Mitchell defies orders to learn where an enemy arsenal is hidden, but now he must survive the defense battery. The crew of a PT boat stumbles on an Axis outpost. Danny and his wingman Burt investigate after they encounter the latest Soviet secret weapon, a sort of glowing air-whale. Featuring art by pioneering African-American comics artist A. C. Hollingsworth. Operation: Redwing!; The Giant Killers!; Frightened Hero!; Seeing Red; The Phony Sailor; Secret Weapon; Danny Mitchell's Famous Planes of World War 2. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 1, Issue 2 - January, 1956. Vintage 50's era men's interest magazine featuring pin-ups of beautiful women in bikinis and lingerie. 8" x 10", 72 pages, B&W with some color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.35.

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Volume 3, Issue 1 - January 1956. Men's interest magazine featuring stories, articles and pictorials. 8-in. x 11-in. 100 pages B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Indicia title is "CHEYENNE, No. 734." Based on the 1955-63 "Cheyenne" TV series. Photo cover of Cheyenne Bodie (as played by Clint Walker). Mountain Fortress, art by Tom Gill; While helping a mapmaker, Cheyenne gets mixed up with a gang of bandits who rob a stage;Then they, and a lady passenger on the stage, all have to fight off an attack by Shoshone Indians on the warpath. Johnny Bravo, art by Tom Gill; Cheyenne finds himself caught in a feud between Matt Crowley of the Circle-M and Ben Taggart, who is using a fake land grant document to claim part of Crowley's ranch. Facts about the Cheyenne Indians. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Stan Campbell and Frank Bolle. Numbering continues from Death Valley (1955 Charlton) #9. Tales of the legendary frontiersman. Trapper Kentucky Jack seeks Daniel Boone's help in dealing with Cherokee marauders, but Boone soon realizes that they only want the furs Jack stole from them in the first place. Captured by the Pawnee, Daniel Boone is forced to use his hunting skills to help them survive a famine, gradually becoming one of the tribe but also making a powerful enemy. Daniel Boone saves Miss Vance from a Cherokee advance, but then they must warn the nearby town. The Rifled Cache; Winter Famine; Odds on Death; Dangerous River; Death Valley; Sgt. Bart Norton: Warpath. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.