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Comic books October 1956

  • Issue #221
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 221
    Published Oct 1956 by DC.
    • Water spotting.
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #1482309009
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    • Cover coming loose at both staples.
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    1st Silver Age issue. Cover by Al Plastino. "Superman's New Super-Power," pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; An encounter with a comet in space gives Superman magnetic powers. "Congo Bill - Witch Doctor," art by Howard Sherman. "The Sleeping Beauty of Space" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $150 Action Comics #162 PGX 4.0 Superman DC Comics FREE SHIP

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  • Issue #29
    Adventures of Rex the Wonder Dog (1952) 29

    "Prisoners of the Iceberg!" Danny and Rex go to the arctic to pick up Major Dennis, who they find has been kidnapped by spies who have discovered uranium deposits. Naturally, Rex becomes a sled dog, rescues the Major, and captures the foreigners. Also includes: "The Scientific Crook Catcher!" (starring Detective Chimp); "Secret of the Castle Treasure!"; and "Canine Hunters." Script by Bob Haney and John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane and Carmine Infantino, inks by Bernard Sachs. Cover by Kane and Sachs. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 30 #10
    Amazing Stories (1926-Present Experimenter) Pulp Vol. 30 #10


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    Volume 30, Issue 10 - October, 1956. 5.5" x 7.5", 132 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #137
    Amor Film (French 1953-1963 Editions du Carquois) 137

    Issue #137 - Oct. 3, 1956. One page on Joan Collins. 8 1/4-in. x 11 1/4-in., 12 pages, B&W. NOTE: French language publication.

  • Issue #35
    Andy Panda (1953-1962 Dell) 35

    Walter Lantz' Andy Panda. Cover by Harvey Eisenberg. Stories by Carl Fallberg, Don R. Christensen and various. Art by Pete Alvarado, Steve Steere, John Carey and Vivie Risto. Featuring the tales "The Purloined Pearl Divers," "Triple Troubles" and "The Defective Detective," plus 1-page untitled stories on the inside front cover and inside back cover! Starring Andy Panda, Charlie Chicken, Mr. Hartbyrne, Little Shiloh, Herman, Sherman and Mr. Pryor (hotel detective)! Also: Chilly Willy in two untitled tales! Starring Chilly Willy, Bully Walrus and Otto Octopus! And: Homer Pigeon in the 1-page text story "The Hero"! Starring Homer Pigeon, Carrie Pigeon and Red Cardinal! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $5 Dell Comics Walter Lantz ANDY PANDA #35 VG+ 4.5

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  • Issue #7
    Angel (1955-1959 Dell) 7

    Angel. Cover by Mel Casson? Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Featuring the tales "Miss Robinson Crusoe," "Feathered Friends," "Buried Treasure" and "On With The Dance," plus 1-page untitled stories on the inside front cover and inside back cover! Also: Hubert Holmes in the 1-page text story "Skin Diver"! And: Stanley in "Knight in Armor"! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $3 Dell Angel Comic 7 VG Condition Mel Casson

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  • Issue #9
    Annie Oakley and Tagg (1955-1959 Dell) 9

    Gail Davis [as Annie Oakley] photo cover. On with the Show, art by Dan Spiegle; The strongman of the Medicine Show Wagon is ill, and the professor gets help from Annie to put on his show. The Coward's Gun, art by John Ushler; To show his son the gunslinger is nothing without his gun, Gus puts blanks in Miller's gun.; Without knowing, his son changes them back. Cure for Crooks, art by Dan Spiegle; The stage is carrying the government currency shipment; When the stage is robbed, one of the mesquite-chewing hold-up men accidentally leaves a clue for Annie. Gail Davis [as Annie Oakley] pinup. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 343 #4
    Argosy Part 5: Argosy Magazine (1943-1979 Popular) Vol. 343 #4


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    • Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.
  • Vol. 3 #6
    Army Fun (1951) Vol. 3 #6
    Army Fun (1951) Vol. 3 #6
    Published Oct 1956 by Crestwood.
    • Water damage: Slight.

    Digest-sized collection of military-interest humor and art from Prize, aka Crestwood. The first issue of a long-running series that lasted into the 1970s, with subjects of interest to soldiers and others stationed on US military bases of the time. Including single-page gags, jokes, articles, and cheesecake drawings of increasing detail, the series lasted until at least 1977. 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 92 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

  • Vol. 58 #2
    Astounding Science Fiction (1938-1960 Street and Smith) Pulp / Digest Vol. 58 #2


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    • Front cover detached 25%. Back cover detached 15%. Water damage: Slight.
    • Front cover detached 40%. No Back Cover. Staple rust: Slight.

    October 1956 - Volume 58, Issue 2 - 1st printing. Science fiction stories: "The Naked Sun"(Part One) by Isaac Asimov, "Death March" by Algis Budrys, "Sound Decision" by Randall Garrett and Robert Silverberg, "What They're Up Against" by John Hunton and "Ceramic Incident" by Theodore L. Thomas. Illustrations by Freas and Van Dongen. Article on autotrophic men. Cover by Van Dongen. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.75-in.; 162 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #103
    Batman (1940) 103
    Published Oct 1956 by DC.

    Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Broken Batman Trophies," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; While making a TV appearance, Bruce accidently scraps his chin; Realizing that the mark may lead people to conclude Batman is Bruce Wayne, the Caped Crusader stages a series of blunders that seek to cover up this fact. How to Spend a Summer Week! public service announcement with Binky. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The League of Ex-Convicts," script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman smells a rat when several ex-cons are hired by various firms through the Stinson Employment Agency, then disappear along with loot from each of the the firms. 2/3-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. Trouble Shooters in Uniform article by Jack Miller. "Bat-Hound Movie Star," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Bat-Hound, having helped the Caped Crusaders track down criminal Baldy Gore, is the choice of a movie producer to be a star for an up-coming film about the crime-fighting pooch. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $299 Batman #103 G/VG Classic Early Silver Age Batman and Robin 1956 Sheldon Moldoff

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  • Vol. 1 #26
    Battle Cry Magazine (1955 Stanley Publications) Vol. 1 #26


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    • Staple rust.

    Volume 1, Issue 26 - October 1956. Cover by Clarence Doore. Men's magazine with a focus on military and war articles, fitness, and girls! 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 74 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #8
    Ben Bowie and His Mountain Men (1956-1959 Dell) 8

    Painted Cover. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Featuring the tales "The Prisoner in the Pueblo" and "Challenge of the Pacific"! Starring Ben Bowie, Zeke, Nakah, Jim and Diego Dias! Also: "Keelboats" text article! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $5 Ben Bowie And His Mountain Men 8 GD+ 2.5 High Definition Scans*
    $10 Dell Comics - Ben Bowie And His Mountain Men #8 1956 GD JP
    8 days left Auction BEN BOWIE AND HIS MOUNTAIN MEN #8 (1956) Zeke; Nakah; Jim, Dell Comics

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  • Issue #105
    Blackhawk (1944 1st Series) 105
    • 1/2" Spine split from bottom. Centerfold detached at one staple.

    Cover by Dick Dillin and Chuck Cuidera. Stories by Robert Bernstein and unknown. Art by Dick Dillin, Chuck Cuidera and Sam Citron. Featuring Blackhawk in: "Nightmare Cruise" by Robert Bernstein, Dick Dillin and Chuck Cuidera; "The Red Kamikaze Terror" by Bernstein, Dillin and Cuidera; "The Master of Treachery" by Bernstein, Dillin and Cuidera; and 1-page text story "The Human Hound"! Plus: Back-up story "Winged Menace" by Bernstein and Sam Citron. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    2 days left Auction Blackhawk #105 (VG) (1956, Quality)
    45 minutes left Auction BLACKHAWK #105 [QC 1956] "THE RED KAMIKAZE TERROR" - See Pictures - Combine Ship

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  • Vol. 12 #3
    Broadway Laughs (1950-1963) 1st Series Vol. 12 #3
  • Vol. 2 #6
    Cabaret (1955-1958 Publisher's Development) Magazine Vol. 2 #6


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    • Slight staple rust.
    • Staple rust: Moderate.

    Volume 2, Issue 6 - October, 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", 58 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

  • Vol. 2 #10
    Carnival (1955 Show Magazine) Vol. 2 #10


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    • Staple rust: Moderate.

    Volume 2, Issue 10 - October 1956. Men's interest magazine focusing on sports, true crime, and starlets. This issue with an article about Shirley Jean Rickert (as Gilda), who appeared as a child actor in some of the Our Gang shorts. 4-in. x 6-in., 68 pages, B&W Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #49
    Casper the Friendly Ghost (1952-1958 2nd Series Harvey) 49
    • 2 1/4" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Staple rust.

    The well-meaning but misunderstood Casper becomes one of Harvey Comics' best-known stars. Casper looks for peace and quiet in a library. Casper meets Rascallion the dwarf, who gives him a job. Casper the Friendly Ghost; Ghost Wanted; To the Rescue; A Friend in Need; The Ivory Tower; Caspers Diary; Spooky: A Job Well Done. 36 pages, four color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #531
    Classics Illustrated Junior (1953-1971) 1st Printing 531

    Painted cover art by Lin Streeter. "Rapunzel," script by the Brothers Grimm (adapted from their original story), art by Lin Streeter; Prince enters Rapunzel's chamber, climbing on Rapunzel's tresses. "The Mice in Council," art by Lin Streeter; The mice want to bell the cat, but none of them has the courage to do so. "Little Miss Muffet," art by Alex A. Blum; Illustrated Mother Goose rhyme. Article about The Reindeer, art by William A. Walsh. Color This Picture With Crayons page, art by Lin Streeter. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #531
    Classics Illustrated Junior (1953-1971) Reprints 531

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

  • Issue #134
    Daredevil Comics (1941 Lev Gleason) 134

    Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Charles Biro and Tony DiPreta. This boys' adventure title was one of the comics that made publisher Lev Gleason a major player during the Golden Age. The Little Wise Guys try to escape an avalanche in the mountains of Idaho, in their final adventure. Rivals Dilly Duncan and Gruesome Jones are forced to share a horse costume at a masquerade party, and hilarity ensues. The backup historical strip features odd baseball situations. Little Wise Guys: Just Between Us Dummies; So Don't Believe Me!; Dilly Duncan and Gruesome Jones: Hiss And Make Up!; Little Wise Guys: Can't Shoot You For Trying; Little Wise Guys: Danger From Below; Lev Gleason's Fun Time. Final issue of the series, after 15 years. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #1
    Date with Millie (1956 1st series) 1
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #1482261020
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    Scripts by Stan Lee, art by Dan De Carlo. Two-page text story, "A New Beau." Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #1
    Dell Giant Marge's Tubby and His Clubhouse Pals (1956 Dell) 1

    1st appearances of Gran'pa Feeb and Janie. Script by John Stanley, art by Tripp. Stories include "The Flying Fisherman," "Injun Fighters," "Zoodunit," "Gran'pa Feeb's Treasure Chest," "Violin Rash," "Money-Sitter," "The Mystery Challenger," "To the Rescue," and "The Frogboy." 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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    $31 36233: Dell MARGES TUBBY AND HIS CLUBHOUSE PALS #1 VG Grade
    1 day left Auction Marge's Tubby and his Clubhouse Pals #1 (1956 Dell Giant Comics) VG

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  • Issue #6
    Dell Junior Treasury (1955-1957 Dell) 6
    • Pencil markings on back cover.

    Heidi. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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    $15 DELL JUNIOR TREASURY #6 HEIDI (1956) Dell Comics VG+

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  • Issue #49
    Donald Duck (1952-1980 Dell/Gold Key/Whitman/Gladstone) 49

    Cover by Paul Murry. Stories by unknown. Art by Tony Strobl, Paul Murry, Bill Wright, John Liggera and Steve Steere. Donald Duck is featured in "The Charge at Dawn," plus the back-up story "The Mysterious Soap Bubbles"! Also: 1-pagers "Soapsuds," "Tempted by Daisy" and "Real Atmosphere"! Plus: Goofy in "Autograph Chaser"! And: 1-page Big Bad Wolf text story "The Pumpkin Patch"! Characters in this issue: Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey, Louie, Beagle Boys, Uncle Scrooge, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Mickey Mouse, Big Bad Wolf and the Three Little Pigs. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    3 days left Auction Walt Disney's Donald Duck #49 Dell Comics Sep. - Oct. 1956 FA 1.0 Good Reader
    2 days left Auction !Walt Disney Comics DONALD DUCK & NEPHEWS #49 1956 Silver Age!

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  • Vol. 24 #1
    Double-Action Western Magazine (1934-1960 Columbia) Pulp Vol. 24 #1


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    • Paper: Cream

    Volume 24, Issue 1 - October, 1956. 6.5" x 9", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

  • Vol. 28 #4B
    Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine (1941-Present Davis-Dell) Vol. 28 #4B


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    Variant text cover with a single color, otherwise same contents as art cover edition. Cover price $0.35.

  • Vol. 2 #1
    Escapade (1955-1983 Dee Publishing) Magazine Vol. 2 #1


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    • Staple rust: Moderate.
    • Staple rust with migration.

    Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, essays, poetry, adult humor comics, and tasteful nude pin-up pictorials. 8.5" x 11", 66 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

  • Vol. 27 #5
    Everyday Science and Mechanics (1929-1976 Continental) Magazine Vol. 27 #5


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    • Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.

    6 1/2-in. x 9 1/4-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

  • Vol. 16 #3
    Famous Detective (1949-1956 Columbia Publications) Pulp Vol. 16 #3


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    • Paper: Cream
    • Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.

    NOTE: Title continues as Crack Detective and Mystery Stories (1956-1957 Columbia Publications) Cover price $0.25.

  • Vol. 5 #5
    Fantastic (1952-1980 Ziff-Davis/Ultimate) Vol. 5 #5


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    • Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Extensive.

    Oct 1956. Science fiction and fantasy stories by Stephan Wilder, Randall Garrett, Darius John Granger, Harlan Ellison (as "Lee Archer"), Leonard G. Spencer, and Kate Wilhelm. Four Virgil Finlay illustrations. Cover by Edward Valigursky. 5.5-in. x 7.75-in.; black and white; 132 pages. Cover price $0.35.

  • Vol. 9 #10
    Fate (1948-Present Clark Publishing) Digest/Magazine Vol. 9 #10


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    Volume 9 - Number 10, October 1956. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. This issue features The Mysterious Kabbalah, "I Practiced Black Magic", and asks Is Your Receiver on the Hook? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos). Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #35
    Fiction (French 1953 OPTA) Digest 35

    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. Robert Abernathy, Arthur Porges, Agatha Christie, Jacques Sternberg, Cleve Cartmill, Albert Bilder, Avram Davidson, Isaac Asimov, Julia Verlanger. Softcover digest, 6 1/4-in. x 7 1/2-in., 128 pages, black and white (text, no illustrations).

  • Vol. 3 #10
    For Men Only (1954-1977 Newsstand/Canam) Magazine Vol. 3 #10


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    • Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 5%. Staple rust: Slight.
  • Issue #732
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 732

    Indicia title is "THE CHALLENGE OF ZORRO, No. 732." Painted cover art. The Challenge Of Zorro, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Alberto Giolitti; A mysterious woman, who bears a striking resemblance to the King of Spain, comes to Don Diego, claiming to be the secret twin sister of the King; She convinces Don Diego, accompanied by Bernardo and chaperoned by Diego's fiancé Panchita, to sail with her to Spain, where the King is slowly dying; In Spain, Zorro must rescue the King from an intricate conspiracy to steal his throne. Promo for Francis the Famous Talking Mule Four Color #745. Descriptions of the four basic positions of fencing. Indicia title is "THE CHALLENGE OF ZORRO, No. 732. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #36
    Fox and the Crow (1951) 36
    Published Oct 1956 by DC.
    • 1" Cumulative spine split.

    36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 10 #30
    Frederick's of Hollywood (1956) Catalog Vol. 10 #30
    • Spine split 15%. Staple rust: Slight.

    Catalog featuring super trendy clothing for the fashion conscience socialite. Softcover Magazine, 8" x 10.5", 40 pages, B&W.

  • Vol. 21 #12B
    Fury (1953-1964 Weider Publications) Magazine Vol. 21 #12B


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    • Staple rust. Rust migration. 5 1/2" Cumulative spine split from chewing. Corner Damage. Creasing. Denting. Edge damage. Foxing. Residue. Scuffing. Soiling. Water damage. Chew, severe along spine.

    Volume 21, Issue 12 - October 1956. Men's magazine featuring articles on true crime, and politics. Cover by Tom Beecham. Four-page feature pictorial on Kim Novak. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #111
    Gene Autry Comics (1946-1959 Dell) 111

    Gene Autry in "Comanche Magic." Champion in "Challenge From the Sky." Back-up story, "Million Dollar Jackpot." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $5 Gene Autry and Champion #111 (Dell 1956) Silver Age Singing Cowboy 2.0 GD

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  • Issue #41
    GI Combat (1952) 41
    Published Oct 1956 by DC.
    • 1.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Water damage.

    Cover by Dick Dillin and Chuck Cuidera. Written by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas and unknown. War front fury! Battlefield adventures! In this issue: "Trapped Under Fire," with pencils by Charles Nicholas, reprinted from issue #16; "Subterranean Ambush"; "Trumpet of Doom," reprinted from issue #1 (original title: "Trumpet of Death"); 1-page text story "Wildfire"; and "The Secret Red Guns"! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $91 G.I. Combat #41-1956 vg/fn GI G I / Quality Comics

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  • Vol. 3 #1
    He The Magazine For Men (1953-1959 HE Publications) Vol. 3 #1



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  • Issue #4
    Hollywood Life 4
    Published Oct 1956

    Brief interviews with Natalie Wood, Anthony Perkins, Jack Lemmon, Cliff Robertson, Victoria Shaw, Nick Adams, and Sal Mineo. Short articles about Frank Sinatra (here called Francis Sinatra) and Burt Lancaster. One- and half-page photo features: Marlon Brando, Joan Collins, Tony Curtis, Anita Ekberg, Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, Rock Hudson, Sophia Loren, Jayne Mansfield, Marilyn Monroe, Roger Moore, Paul Newman, Kim Novak, Russ Tamblyn, and more. Photo cover featuirng Joan Collins, Natalie Wood, and Dana Winters. 8.5-in. x 10.75-in.; black and white; 72 pages; newsprint interiors with slick color covers. Cover price $0.25.

  • Vol. 6 #6
    If Worlds of Science Fiction (1952 Pulp Digest) Vol. 6 #6


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    • Water damage: Slight.

    Oct 1956. Science fiction stories by Bryce Walton, Robert F. Young, Poul Anderson, Fox Holden, Charles Fontenay, Sol Boren, Tom Godwin, Lee Wallot, and Richard Bolton. Cover by Mel Hunter. 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; black and white; 120 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

  • Vol. 7 #5
    Imagination (1950-1958 Greenleaf) Stories of Science and Fantasy/Science Fiction Vol. 7 #5


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    October 1956 "Citadel of the Star Lords" by Edmond Hamilton, and "Trouble on Sun-Side" by S. M. Tenneshaw. 5-3/8 in. x 7-1/4 in; black and white with spot color; 128 pages. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #24
    Indian Chief (1951-1959 Dell) 24

    "The Origin of the Clambake" article / 1 page (report information) Script: Red Thundercloud (of the Catawba Nation). "Indian Chief White Eagle: Land of the Smokes," art by John Daly; Nez Perce raiders attack using arrows made of a stone which is harder and sharper than any known to the Sioux; The Nez Perce call it obsidian; White Eagle journeys to the land of geysers to find some. "The Mighty Bow" text story. "Red Wing, Son of the Chief: Lost," art by John Daly; Bear Claw insists he knows the way home, but instead gets the group of youngsters lost. White Faun (a mere girl) shows them the way home. "Indian Fire-Kindling" article by Red Thundercloud (of the Catawba Nation). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 18 #12
    Jack and Jill (1938 Curtis) Vol. 18 #12
    Published Oct 1956 by Curtis.

    Vol. 18 #2 - Oct. 1956. Children's magazine with activities, articles, puzzles and text stories. 6 3/4-in. x 10-in., 68 pages, B&W with full and single color illustrations. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #39
    Journey into Mystery (1952) 39
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    • Restored (see item notes)
    • RESTORATION. Color touch. 7.5" Cumulative spine split (taped at interior). Tape over cover tears and under staple holes. Water damage.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #3937999016
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #0962508003
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    "Behind the Mask" (art by Paul Reinman), "The Forbidden Room!" (art by Dick Ayers), "I Lived Four Times," "At the Edge of Nowhere," "He Can't Resist!" (art by George Roussos), "The Executioner!" (art by Wally Wood), and a two-page text story, "Memory Mix." Bill Everett cover. 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #79
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 79
    • Cover detached at one staple.

    "Up-Set"; Reggie pulls away the ladder from Archie and Jughead while they're fixing the TV antenna for Veronica. "Nothing to Sneeze At"; Mr. Lodge's prize flower causes Archie to sneeze. "Struck Out"; Veronica sets Reggie up on a blind date. "A Few Arrangements"; Laurie seems like she's getting ready to host a party but is just getting ready for Wilbur to come over and help her study. Katy Keene Star Fashions (two pages of art). "The Horrible Truth"; Archie and Reggie criticize Betty and Veronica for exaggerating. "Tasty Examination"; Pat the Brat plays doctor. "Service with a Smile"; Pat the Brat eats all of the ice cream sundaes. Archie Club News. "In a Lather," script by Joe Edwards, pencils by Joe Edwards; Hap carves up soap for a contest and Jinx uses it to wash her hands. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #11
    Lil Genius (1954) 11
    • 2" spine split. Water damage.

    Cover by Frank Johnson. Stories and art by Frank Johnson and others. Ollie Orwell is as much trouble as his better-known counterpart, Dennis the Menace. Ollie tries to make sense of his friend's new baby sister. Ollie gets a visit from his cousin Li'l Tomboy, who is exactly as much trouble as him, but in girl form. Ollie is a terror while visiting his mother's friend Mrs. Brown. Plus a note from Alfred Fago, the Executive Editor of Charlton, attesting to the "good taste" and so forth of Code-approved comics. New Baby; On Wings of Song; Wicky Burke: Wicky Sees Stars; Li'l Genius and Li'l Tomboy; Li'l Buck. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #92
    Lil Tomboy (1956) 92
    • Water damage.

    Cover by Frank Johnson. Stories and art by Frank Johnson and others. Numbering continues from Fawcett's Funny Animals (1942-1956 Fawcett/Charlton) #91. Li'l Tomboy is exactly as much trouble as her cousin Lil Genius, but in girl form. LT's dad and his neighbor compare raising a boy with raising a Lil Tomboy. A bully thinks he can lick any kid in the neighborhood… and then he meets Lil Tomboy. Li'l Tomboy goes out for ballet, and wrecks the whole school. Sleep Walker; We Love Her Just As She Is; Girls Will Be Girls; Tubby Makes a Catch; Patsy The Porcupine and the Funny Animals; The Ballet Lesson; A Girl on the Team; The Dress. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.