Comic books July 1956

Spooky - unlike his cousin, Casper the Friendly Ghost - loves to scare people, but his kindly ghost girlfriend Poil disapproves. The Ghostly Trio tries to scare the sun itself into not coming up. Nightmare goes underground to escape pesky horseflies. Wendy thinks her witchy aunts are bad enough, but then she meets Aunt Awful. Happy Haunting Grounds; The Ghostly Trio; Nightmare; The Boithday Party; A Sight for Saw Eyes; Club Business; Champions; Wendy: Aunt Awful. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Good $35.00 View scans Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

Men's adventure magazine featuring articles on sports, hunting politics and crime. 10-in. x 13-in., 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Jerry Grandenetti. Sidekick, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Russ Heath. The Ghost Raider, script by Bob Haney, art by Irv Novick. Bull's Eye Letter, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Battle Parade, script by Bob Haney, art by Jerry Grandenetti. Humor page starring Private Pete by Irwin Hansen. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"To Love and To Cherish" (art by Vince Colletta?), "Always in My Heart" (art by John Tartaglione), "Happiness Ahead" (art by Ann Brewster), "The One I Love," "You Were Meant For Me," and a two-page text story, "My Wondering Heart." Colletta cover Cover price $0.10.

Auction Item: GD 2.0 View scans Auction opens April 29 3" spine split from bottom. Centerfold loose at one staple. Cover oxidation.

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Add to cart GD 2.0 $31.00 View scans 1" cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Water saturation.

"The Triple Life of Dr. Pluto," "Earth's Secret Weapon" (pencils by Gil Kane, 6 pages), "The Mechanical Mastermind" (art by Carmine Infantino), and "Menace of the Martian Bubble!" 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $113.00 View scans Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover oxidation. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

The Deserted Lighthouse, pencils by Bob Forgione, inks by Jack Abel. The Man Who Stole a Skyscraper, art by Manny Stallman. The Men In Space, art by Bill Walton. I've Got To Hide, art by Mort Meskin. Muscle Man text story. Medicine Man, art by Ed Winiarski. The Last of Mr. Grimm, art by Dick Ayers. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart FR 1.0 $195.00 or Best Offer View scans 6" cumulative spine split. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover art by Sheldon Mayer, scripts and art by Mayer. "Photo Finish"; Sugar's mom hires a photographer but Sugar is afraid of the camera and Spike tries to protect her by spoiling every shot. "The Return of Uncle Charley"; Uncle Charley brings a toy fire truck for Sugar but he ends up in the corner with the kids. "Spike at Home"; Spike's mom tries to teach her new parrot to talk, but it picks up Spike's baby talk instead. "Sugar at Home"; Sugar helps her mom get rid of a vacuum cleaner salesman. "The Big Toy Mystery"; Spike gets a tricycle but they can't figure out how it works. "How to Play Loozum"; Sugar teaches Spike that the only way to get to play with the toys in the department store is to lose your parents first. Do It Yourself Comic Page! activity. "Keep Your Camera Clicking" text story, art by Sheldon Mayer. Paper doll page. Half-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. Pioneers of 1976 public service announcement starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Win Mortimer; for Midwestern flood relief. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Vintage magazine featuring stories about, and tips for those interested in the nudist way of life. Softcover Magazine, 8" x 11", 32 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Boy Who Stole Superboy's Identity!", script by Jerry Coleman, art by John Sikela; Clark Kent remembers how, early in his Superboy career, he faced a crook who didn't believe that the Boy of Steel existed. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "There is No Superboy," script by Otto Binder, art by John Sikela; Superboy recalls from early in his career when some criminals didn't believe he existed. Do-It-Yourself Safety Rules! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. How to Be an Expert Camper by Jack Miller (as Jeb McKesson). "The Super Giant of Smallville," script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan; To convince Professor Tinker to work on experiments useful to mankind, Superboy makes him believe his "titan tonic" has turned the Boy of Steel into a giant. Animal Warning Signals non-fiction half-page. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $82.00 View scans 1" Spine split from bottom. Water damage.

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $175.00 or Best Offer View scans Oxidation. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $129.00 View scans Cover oxidation. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman's First Exploit starring Superman, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; an adventure that occurred when Superbaby was in transit to Earth from the recently destroyed Krypton. The Thefts of Clark Kent and Bullets Barton, art by Al Plastino; Clark is yet again accused of criminal activity. King of the Road text story by Jack Miller. The Super-Outlaw of Metropolis, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman vs. Lex Luthor. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Gossip magazine with sensationalistic stories. Heavily illustrated with photographs. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Three T-Man stories, plus "Hijackers Incorporated" back-up Cover price $0.10.

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Gordon Scott photo cover. "The Chasms of Opar," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; A team of looters attempt to raid the vaults of Opar. "Words of Tamai" text story starring Mabu. "The Nandi's Den," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan reunites a lost cub with his nandi bear mother. Untitled Brothers of the Spear story, script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; Natongo is pursued by Arab raiders. Good Neighbors illustration by Jesse Marsh; Group portrait of several African animals. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Good $8.00

Volume 7, Issue 1 - July 10th 1956. Celebrity gossip magazine. The issue features Joi Lansing on the cover and articles on Dawn Addams, Hypnosis, and "How to Remain a Millionaire." 4-in. x 6-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 7, Issue 2 - July 24th 1956. Celebrity gossip magazine. The issue features Tucky Witteck on the cover and articles on Barbara Shelley, and Tempo's formula for a man's happiness: Liquor and Ladies. 4-in. x 6-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Jack Keller and Dick Giordano. The legendary lawmen of frontier Texas bring justice to the lawless West. When cattle disappear from the open range, each rancher blames the other, which could lead to a range war if the Rangers can't crack the case. Ranger Clint is assigned to get outlaws Bub and Dave, who always manage to get over the border when being pursued. Even the Panhandle's Sinkhole Gang hasn't seen the likes of gunslinger Langley before. One Ranger War; Not Law But Justice; Buck a Bullet; Badman, Texas Style; Gunslick! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $7.30 View scans Spine split 5%. Staple rust: Slight.

Theatre Arts is legendary for its thorough and insightful coverage of the stage, both in American and England. Less well-known is the fact that TAM also provided some outstanding coverage of motion pictures, Broadway and Hollywood. 8.5" x 11", 100 pages, B&W with spot color. Cover price $0.50.

Cover by Sheldon Mayer. Hi-Ho and Away!, script and art by Sheldon Mayer; Minus gets a horse. Hep Mouse vs House Cat, script by Sy Reit, art by Rube Grossman; featuring Minus and Ol' Whiskers. Griping Over Grapes, script and art by Sheldon Mayer; Herman tries to convince Fatsy that grapes are olives. The Buzzin' Cousin, script and art by Sheldon Mayer; After being rescued by Minus Buzz-Buzz the bee becomes an honorary Mouseketeer. Pencils the Clown activity page by Martin Naydel. Get Your Ticket to the Treasury of Books! public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Little Lion Lost text article, art by Raymond Perry. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and Art by Ernie Bushmiller, Rudolph Dirks, Charles Schulz, Mik and unknown. In this issue: Nancy by Ernie Bushmiller; The Captain and the Kids by Rudolph Dirks; Peanuts by Charles Schulz; Captain Cookie in "Conqueror of Hercules"; Ferd'nand 2-pager by Mik; and The Family Scrapbook article written by Dr. Ernest G. Osborne. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Harvey Eisenberg. Stories by unknown. Art by Harvey Eisenberg, Ken Champin, Vivie Risto and unknown. Featuring: Tom & Jerry tale with art by Harvey Eisenberg; Big Spike & Little Tyke tale with pencils by Ken Champin; Bertie Bird text story "A Trip to the Fair" with art by Eisenberg; Barney Bear with Fuzzy & Wuzzy tale with pencils by Champin; Wuff the Prairie Dog tale with art by Vivie Risto; Tom & Jerry back-up tale with art by Eisenberg; and Droopy 1-pager with art by Eisenberg. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Published 1953 (est.) by L. Miller & Sons. B&W British Edition published by L. Miller & Son. Silent-movie cowboy Tom Mix became a pop-culture icon with his 1940s radio show and this tie-in comic. Outlaws swindle a man out of his gold mine, but when it turns out to be fool's gold, they're not laughing. Tom Mix goes undercover as a lumberjack at a northwestern lumber camp to track outlaws hiding out in the lawless forest. The Swindler's Revenge; Tumbleweed Jr.: The Olympian!; South of the Timberline; Sam the Sheriff: The Give-A-Way! 24 pages, B&W.

Cover art by Fred Ray. The Captured Chieftain starring Tomahawk, art by Fred Ray. Tomahawk's Minute Men starring Tomahawk, art by Bob Brown. The Frontiersmen of West Point starring Tomahawk, art by Fred Ray. How To Track Like An Indian fact page. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Presenting fiction and non-fiction stories, many of which are religious in nature—a Treasure Chest of fun and facts! Cover art by Tom Hickey. "April Days to Remember"; Significant events that occurred in April. "Joseph Anchieta, S.J. Apostle of Brazil," art by Earl Lonsbury; A biography of an early Jesuit missionary to Brazil. "Part 3" starring Skee Barry Salvage Diver U.S.N., art by Earl Lonsbury; A bargeload of machine guns sinks. "Part 3 Land of Sanctuary," art by Earl Lonsbury; The English Civil War reaches the colonies. Make Your Own Easter Cards activity page. Place Cards for Easter activity page. "Part 3," script by Jay Griffin, art by Earl Lonsbury; Chuck falls back in with his old gang. "All Aboard: The Story of Railroads," script and art by Laurence Wing; The early evolution of passenger trains. "What Time Is It? Telling Time Through the Ages." Puzzle and Game Page activity page by Jules Leopold. "Part III" The Mystery of the Limping Man text story by Jay Griffin (as Griffin Jay). 32 pgs., full color.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $12.50 View scans Front cover detached 20%. Back cover detached 20%. Staple rust: Moderate.

Men's adventure magazine with articles, fiction, and humor. 8.5" x 11", 116 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart Fine $22.00 View scans

Volume 13, Issue 4 - July, 1956. True crime articles, stories and photos. 8.5" x 11", 76 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Stories and art by Jack Sparling, Warren Kremer, John Belfi, Joe Certa and Bob Powell. Torrid tales of love and heartbreak dressed up as advice to the lovelorn from Harvey. Mary misses out on love because everyone thinks she's too nice. Betty finds love with a handsome stranger, but he has a dark secret. Nurse Connie loses her professional edge around a handsome patient. Too Nice For Kisses; Love Problems and Advice; Shattered Dream; Dead End Love; Love Was in Control; Which Man Shall I Choose?; Saturday; Double Heartbreak. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Celebrity stories and photos. Frankie Laine, Doris Day, Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra and more. 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., B&W, 76 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Gladys Parker. Stories and art by Gladys Parker and Leslie Stevens. Mopsy, one of the first female-centric comic strips, by pioneering female artist Gladys Parker, combines an Ever Meulen art style with pantomime-style gags and good-girl art. Mopsy gets a new job where she can meet more eligible bachelors, only to learn that neither the job nor the bachelors are what she expected. Mopsy goes fishing, but the fish aren't interested in bait, only her lunch. Mopsy's new "super-grow" gardening seeds have a strange effect on a passing rooster. Plus "Mopsy Modes" paper dolls, showcasing the fashions of another era. Mopsy; Mopsy Modes; Rabbit's Foot Romance. Final issue under this title; issues #14 and 15 were actually published before issue #3. Series continues as Rock and Rollo (1957) #14. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.