Comic books July 1956

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The Time Machine, 1st Printing, Painted Cover. Art by Lou Cameron. (HRN 132, with 7/56 date). The time traveler invents a machine which propels him 800,000 years into the future. When he arrives, it is with great doubts and fears. He wonders what the men of the future are like, and how they will treat him. He soon learns what 800,000 years of struggle has done to mankind. Cover price $0.15.

The Time Machine, 2nd Printing, Painted Cover. Art by Lou Cameron. (HRN 142). The time traveler invents a machine which propels him 800,000 years into the future. When he arrives, it is with great doubts and fears. He wonders what the men of the future are like, and how they will treat him. He soon learns what 800,000 years of struggle has done to mankind. Cover price $0.15.

The Time Machine, 3rd Printing, Painted Cover. Art by Lou Cameron. (HRN 152). The time traveler invents a machine which propels him 800,000 years into the future. When he arrives, it is with great doubts and fears. He wonders what the men of the future are like, and how they will treat him. He soon learns what 800,000 years of struggle has done to mankind. Cover price $0.15.

The Time Machine, 5th Printing, Painted Cover. Art by Lou Cameron. (HRN 167). The time traveler invents a machine which propels him 800,000 years into the future. When he arrives, it is with great doubts and fears. He wonders what the men of the future are like, and how they will treat him. He soon learns what 800,000 years of struggle has done to mankind. Cover price $0.15.

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Painted cover art by Dik Browne. "The Penny Prince," script by Hans Christian Andersen (adapted from his original story), art by Tom Hickey; The Penny Prince disguises himself as a swineherd and woos the Emperor's daughter with magical gifts. "The Two Goats," script by Aesop (adapted from his original story), art by William A. Walsh; Two goats meet at the center of a bridge, fight, and fall into the river. "Three Little Kittens," art by Alex A. Blum; Nursery rhyme about three kittens, their mittens, and a pie. Article on The Rabbit, art by William A. Walsh. Color This Picture With Crayons page, art by Tom Hickey. The Wonderful World of Fairy Tales ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

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The Penny Prince. NOTE: We do not currently differentiate between HRN 576 copies and other HRN #'s of Classics Illustrated Junior reprints. Cover price $0.15.

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July 6, 1956. The classic weekly magazine featuring news and fiction. Article on why women live longer than men, Eisenhower's 12-year-old son tells the story of the Pilgrims in crayon, an article on Vietnam and more. Full page color ads include Texaco, Santa Fe railroad, Seagrams, Gleem. 10.75" x 13.75", 72 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Photo cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "Ten Days to Heartbreak"; "Man-Hater!" reprinted from Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #43; "Easy to Love Him"; and "Not Worthy of Her Love" reprinted from Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #40. "For a More Glamorous You: How to Meet Boys..." text article reprinted from "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #27, and partially reprinted from "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #4, "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #38, "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #56, "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #23, "For a Desirable You..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 32 (1953) #6, "Hints for Beauty..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 33 (1954) #1, "Your Charm Guide..." in Love Experiences (1949) #23, and "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #71. Indicia states "Volume XXXII, Number 3, #190". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

July, 1956. Pioneering magazine by Robert Harrison featuring scandalous stories about the personal lives of celebrities and other well-known individuals. 68 Pages, B&W, 8.5" x 11.5". Cover price $0.25.

Australian reprint series.

Cover art by Graham Place. "Man from Mars!", art by Graham Place; Oogie's weird costume gets the police involved when people think there is a Martian invasion. Jackie Gleason and the Honeymooners house ad. "An Eye for Beauty!", art by Graham Place; Judy decides it was a bad idea for her girls' club to have asked Oogie to judge their beauty contest. "Binky Presents Pioneers of 1976!" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer; Binky gets the kids to see that they too might be able to make important scientific discoveries in the future. "Blind Date!", art by Graham Place; Oogie is jealous when Judy shows an interest in his friend Darrel. "Boy Wanted!"; Freddie gets in trouble when Liz wants him to hold her new pocketbook. "Due Process of Judy" text story. "Mind over Matter!", art by Graham Place; Judy tells Oogie that he has to concentrate on what he wants in order to make it happen, but he gets carried away. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art and Cover by Iger Shop. What she wouldn't give to have a fellow, too, and be one of the gang...instead of driving them on their hayride! Don't miss..."Why Must I Be Different?" Also featuring: "My Television Sweetheart!"; "The Heart Beyond Reach!"; and "To Be...or Not to Be...His Girl?" Plus: "Dear Mildred Norton" advice column. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Dell Giant: Tom and Jerry's Summer Fun #3 (July 1956). 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Photo cover with Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Johnny Mack Brown, Bill Elliott, Dale Evans, and Rex Allen. Crossed Trails starring Roy Rogers and Trigger, art by Nat Edson; Roy wants to know why a local businessman in Mineral City doesn't want an ex-con to return to his ranch outside town. Sierra Raiders starring Gene Autry, art by Nicholas Firfires. The Truant Colt, script by Gaylord Du Bois. A Visit from Danger starring Dale Evans, art by Mike Arens. The Limestone Clue starring Rex Allen, art by Mike Arens. The Return of Black Dan starring Wild Bill Elliott, art by Tom Massey. Joe Meek starring The Frontiersmen, art by Tony Sgroi. The Fatal Error starring Johnny Mack Brown, art by Nat Edson. The Giant of Gold Hill starring Flying A's Range Rider, art by Tony Sgroi. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

The Wizard of Oz. 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 Hank Ketcham. The Menace of the Seas, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. Dennis' interpretation of the story "Treasure Island. Lucky Dennis starring Dennis the Menace, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. The Killer-Cat text story. Dennis and... the Boy's Club, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. Another Page for You to Color! Screamy Mimi, art by Al Wiseman; Mimi helps the airplane her grandmother is on land safely. Ruff, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman; Ruff plays baseball with the neighborhood kids. Quiet Please starring Dennis the Menace, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. Cover price $0.10.

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1st appearance of Batwoman. Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Batwoman starring Batman, Robin, and Batwoman (intro and origin), script by Edmond Hamilton, art by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane). The Incredible Juggler starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. How to Make Up a Police Call Code article by Jack Miller (as John Mallory). The Ghost From Outer Space starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. 32 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Devil-Dog Dugan in "Devil-Dogs and Dolls," "Rank Happy," "Bigger Than Both of Them," and "Where the Reds Roam!" Back-up story, "Inchon" (art by Sol Brodsky). John Severin cover. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover art by Joe Simon (as Chester Gould). "Dick Tracy Solves the Case of the Homing Pidgeons," script and art by Chester Gould; Tracy and Sam use tear gas to drive Open-Mind Monty from his greenhouse hideaway; Tracy reveals that Monty's knife in the skull is nothing more than clever make-up; Meanwhile, B. O. Plenty buys a wading pool for the kids; A torrential downpour floods B. O.'s property. "The FBI Fingerprint Bureau" America's Finest text story. "A True F.B.I. Case" article; Fingerprints are used to identify a murder victim. "The Case of the Blue Toe," art by Bob Powell; Jackie solves a murder when she notices the odd characteristics of a set of footprints. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Digest sized humor book with tons of single-page gags. 5" x 7", 66 pages, B&W.

Vol. 7 #27 - July 6, 1956. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Riders of the Range, Eagle Cutaway centerfold, Luck of the Legion, Jack O'Lantern, Harris Tweed Extra Special Agent, Storm Nelson, The Great Sailor, Horatio Nelson. Plus text stories and articles. 10 3/4-in. x 13 1/2-in., 14 pages, B&W and full color.

Vol. 7 #28 - July 13, 1956. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Riders of the Range, Eagle Cutaway centerfold, Luck of the Legion, Jack O'Lantern, Harris Tweed Extra Special Agent, Storm Nelson, The Great Sailor, Horatio Nelson. Plus text stories and articles. 10 3/4-in. x 13 1/2-in., 14 pages, B&W and full color.

Vol. 7 #29 - July 20, 1956. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Riders of the Range, Eagle Cutaway centerfold, Luck of the Legion, Jack O'Lantern, Harris Tweed Extra Special Agent, Storm Nelson, The Great Sailor, Horatio Nelson. Plus text stories and articles. 10 3/4-in. x 13 1/2-in., 18 pages, B&W and full color.

Vol. 7 #30 - July 27, 1956. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Riders of the Range, Eagle Cutaway centerfold, Luck of the Legion, Jack O'Lantern, Harris Tweed Extra Special Agent, Storm Nelson, The Great Sailor, Horatio Nelson. Plus text stories and articles. 10 3/4-in. x 13 1/2-in., 14 pages, B&W and full color.

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July 1956. Cover by Ed Morris. Science fiction stories by Robert Silverberg, Marion Zimmer Bradley, Robert Bloch, Raymond F. Jones, Ib Melchoir, Henry Slesar, Ward Moore, and Eric Clausen. No interior illustrations. 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 9 - Number 7, July 1956. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. This issue features The Hubbard Energy Transformer, Ancient Mysteries of Egypt, and "They Disappeared into the Unknown"! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos). Cover price $0.35.

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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. Poul Anderson, John Wyndham, Philippe Curval, Ward Moore, Catherine Cliff, Jacques Sternberg, Stephen Arr. Softcover digest, 6 1/4-in. x 7 1/2-in., 128 pages, black and white (text, no illustrations).

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Stories and art by Lee Elias and Bob Powell. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes advice to readers and tales of love and heartbreak. Country housewife Ginny regrets not marrying her first love, wealthy Ed. Connie breaks up with nerdy Horace in search of a "real man," until she learns just how much of a real man Horace is. Ray and Mona want to marry, but her father's new assignment in Germany may cancel all of that. Love's Harvest; Romantic Illusion; Special Guy; Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow; Last Goodbye; My Love Was Doomed! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 6, Issue 7 - July, 1956. Men's interest magazine featuring Athletes, True Crime, Starlets, and Pin-ups. 4-in. x 6-in., 64 pages, B&W Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Ogden Whitney. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Dick Beck, Hy Eisman, Tom Hickey and Harry Lazarus. An anthology series featuring tales of fantasy and science fiction adventure from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A man who wants to know the future starts receiving tomorrows paper today; Magical candles grant a couples fondest wishes, but what happens when the candles burn out?; Cavers discover a rocketship buried hundreds of feet beneath the earth. The Man Who Knew Tomorrow!; The Old Mirror; Out Went the Candles!; Buried History!; A Boy's Best Friend!; The Old Roman Coin! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Version with ad on back cover. Indicia title is "Walt Disney's THE GREAT LOCOMOTIVE CHASE, No. 712." Photo cover of James J. Andrews (as played by Fess Parker). Facts about the Civil War raid that the main story is based on; Includes maps of where the action takes place. Walt Disney's The Great Locomotive Chase, art by John Ushler; Story concludes on inside back cover in black and white; Last panel is Dell's "A Pledge to Parents"; Based on the 1956 Walt Disney motion picture "The Great Locomotive Chase," which was based on a true event in the Civil War. Ad back cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Variant with "The General" on back cover. Indicia title is "Walt Disney's THE GREAT LOCOMOTIVE CHASE, No. 712." Photo cover of James J. Andrews (as played by Fess Parker). Facts about the Civil War raid that the main story is based on; Includes maps of where the action takes place. Walt Disney's The Great Locomotive Chase, art by John Ushler; Story concludes on inside back cover in black and white; Last panel is Dell's "A Pledge to Parents"; Based on the 1956 Walt Disney motion picture "The Great Locomotive Chase," which was based on a true event in the Civil War. Story about a locomotive used in the Civil War on back cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.