Comic books December 1957

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December-February, 1957. Humor magazine featuring humorous essays, short satires, cartoons and light verse. This Issue features Phil Silvers Top Banana. Saddle Stitched, 8 1/2- x 10 1/2-in, 52 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Saddle Stitched, 8 1/2- x 10 1/2-in, 52 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Super-Prisoner of Amazon Island," script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Lois belongs to a club of women whose lives have been saved by Superman, and while on a cruise, the club is marooned on an island ruled by Amazon warriors; Superman comes to save them but by Amazon custom he must perform various tasks dreamed up by the women or marry the one at whose task he fails. "Interplanetary Joy Ride" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. "Secret of the Giant Idol" starring Congo Bill, art by Howard Sherman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 1, Issue 12 - December, 1957. Men's interest magazine with jokes, cartoon, pictorials and fiction. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 68 pages, black and white. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Super-Toys from Krypton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; A box of toys from Krypton crashes on Earth and causes all sorts of trouble for Superboy. The One and Only Superman comics ad. Aquaman's Amazing Bets, art by Ramona Fradon. Biography of Gentleman Jim Corbett. The Million-Dollar Arrows starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 1, No. 5. December 1957. Stories of adventure plus a pictorial. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W. MATURE. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 8, Issue 3 - December, 1957. 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", 42 pages, B&W. Contains nudity and is recommended for mature readers. Cover price $0.50.

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Archie's Christmas Stocking. "I Pine Fir You and Balsam"; Archie and Mr. Lodge go shopping for a Christmas tree. "Sign and Resign"; Mr. Weatherbee hires Moose to paint a sign for the school. "Dis-Missile," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica are handling the letters to Santa Claus. "Idiot's Delight"; Betty needs a lot of help from Archie for picking gifts and wrapping presents. "Dressed To Kill"; Betty plans a Christmas party and Veronica plans her own party for the same time. "Ski Frail"; Mr. Weatherbee brags about what a great skier he was and still is. "Perfectly Sooted"; Reggie has a plan to sweep Mr. Lodge's chimney. "Santa Cross"; Big Moose is playing Santa Claus in the school play. "Tree for the Money"; Archie gets a Christmas tree and ornaments for Veronica. "Missed List"; Archie and Reggie have Jughead find out what Betty and Veronica want for Christmas. "Cool Yule"; Betty and Veronica are planning a Christmas party for the little tots in the neighborhood. "Mistle Warfare"; Mistletoe is scarce this year but Veronica has it. 84 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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December 1957. Cover by Freas. Stories: "Precedent" by Robert Silverberg, "The First Inch" by Jon Stopa, "Truce by Boomerang" by Christopher Anvil, "Danger-Human!" by Gordon R. Dickson, and "Citizen of the Galaxy" (Conclusion) by Robert A. Heinlein. Article: "The Whenabouts of Radioactivity" by Isaac Asimov. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.75-in.; 162 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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"Action on Hill 202" (art by Gene Colan), "Helpless!" (art by Al Williamson), "Fokker!" (art by Bob Powell), "Cavalryman" (art by George Woodbridge), "The Unseen Target," and a two-page text story, "The Fatal Moment." John Severin cover. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Joe Orlando. Art by Marvin Stein, Ted Galindo and Joe Orlando. Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby present their own contribution to the horror comics trend of the 1950s, featuring tales of ghosts and the paranormal. Issue # 35 on cover; listed as Vol. 6, issue #2 in indicia. A killer is stranded in the jungle after a plane crash, and only an old man can guide him to safety. A treasure hunter finds the secret to immortality deep in the Florida Everglades. An aging space explorer is forced into retirement. Man Alone; Mirage; The Immortal; The Old Man; Valley of the Giants; Ghost Pilot. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Vintage men's interest magazine dedicated to War, Hunting, and Adventure stories, along with adult themed comic strips, and nude pin-up pictorials. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 90 Pages B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.25.

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The Glass Mountain. Stories and art by William A. Walsh and others. Gilberton expanded its successful Classics Illustrated line with this series devoted to famous fairy tales. A brave prince seeks to enter the golden castle where an enchanted princess lives. But first he must acquire a golden apple from atop a glass mountain. Plus Aesop's fable about The Donkey and the Salt, and a look at the otter. And a poem by Edward Lear, There Was an Old Man with a Beard. The Glass Mountain; Aesop's Fables: The Donkey and the Salt; There Was an Old Man with a Beard; The Animal World: The Otter; Color This Picture With Crayons. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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The Glass Mountain. NOTE: We do not currently differentiate between HRN 576 copies and other HRN #'s of Classics Illustrated Junior reprints. Cover price $0.25.

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The Rough Rider. The semiannual Specials from Classics Illustrated were educational comics on science, history and American culture. This issue focuses on the life of US President Theodore Roosevelt, from his childhood and cowboy days to his military service and political career. Plus excerpts from the writings of Roosevelt. And a letter from the Director of the Theodore Roosevelt Centennial Commission on the 100th anniversary of TR's birth. The Rough Rider; This He Believed...; Theodore Roosevelt. 96 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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Volume 1, Issue 5 - December, 1957. Men's interest magazine, featuring a focus on old west and war stories. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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18 pages of Carl Barks art. Giant size comic. Two children, Taffy and Timmie, want a trip to Disneyland for Christmas. Santa obliges and along the way relates Christmas stories featuring Walt Disney characters. Issue has Donald Duck, Mickey & Goofy, Chip 'N' Dale, Scamp, Li'l Bad Wolf, Peter Pan, the Seven Dwarfs in untitled stories, and one-page puzzles and activities. Pinup on back cover. The Donald Duck story is by Carl Barks. Other story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.25.

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100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Tony Strobl. Stories by Carl Fallberg and unknown. Art by Tony Strobl, Jack Bradbury and John Liggera. Donald Duck is featured in "The Crewless Cruise," plus the back-up stories "The Magic Shoebox" and "Phone Trouble"! Also: 1-pagers "Book Ladder" and "Kite Fishing"! Plus: Goofy in "Victorious Vacuum"! And: 1-page Big Bad Wolf text story "Thanksgiving Snowball"! Characters in this issue: Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey, Louie, 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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Text cover. Cover price $0.35.

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Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, essays, poetry, adult humor comics, and tasteful nude pin-up pictorials. This issue with a Brigitte Bardot pictorial and an Arthur C. Clarke story, "Patent Pending". 8.5" x 11", 64 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

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Her aching heart wanted to go with Danny -- but Julian whispered..."Stay With Me, Darling" in the cover-featured 8 page story. Plus: 7 page story "A Shoulder to Cry On"; 7 page story "The Face of Love"; 7 page story "Go Back to Tears" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 2 page To You...From Carol Andrews letters page. Cover price $0.10.

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December 1957. Science fiction and fantasy stories by Henry Slater, Robert Silverberg, Ralph Burke, Stanley Mullen, Calvin Knox, and Hall Thornton. Virgil Finlay illustration. Cover by Edward Valigursky. 5.5-in. x 7.75-in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. 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. Robert Heinlein (pt 3), Arthur C. Clarke, Ward Moore, Jacques Sternberg, Poul Anderson, Hervé Calixte, Lyle Boyd. Softcover digest, 6 1/4-in. x 7 1/2-in., 144 pages, black and white (text, no illustrations).

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Indicia title is "THE LITTLEST SNOWMAN RESCUES CHRISTMAS, No. 864." Painted cover art by Mel Crawford. The Littlest Snowman Rescues Christmas, script by Charles Tazewell (original story) and Gaylord Du Bois (comic adaptation), art by Mel Crawford; The Littlest Snowman goes to the North Pole to release the Spirit of Christmas from a mountaintop glacier. Based on the children's book "The Littlest Snowman" (1955) by Charles Tazewell. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 1, Issue 1 - Winter 1957. Men's interest humor magazine featuring slice of life, and good girl art cartoons and single panel gag strips along with full color centerfold pin-up's. This month's featured model is legendary Lili St. Cyr. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $7.00 View scans Spine stress. 5" Cumulative spine split, partially due to chewing. Corner Damage. Creasing. Denting. Edge damage. Foxing. Scuffing. Soiling. Chew, heavy along spine.

Volume 22, Issue 09 - December 1957. Cover by Thomas Beecham. Men's adventure magazine featuring articles and pin-up pictorials. This issue with a Diane Webber pictorial. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W Cover price $0.35.

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Vintage men's interest magazine that features short fiction stories, music reviews, adult humor comics, interviews, fashion, and nude pin-up photography. 8" x 11", 82 pages, mostly B&W with some color pages. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Jerry Grandenetti. Written by Robert Kanigher, Bill Finger and Bob Haney. Art by Jerry Grandenetti, John Severin, Ross Andru, Mike Esposito and Robert Stuart. In this issue: "Call for a Gunner!" by Robert Kanigher and Jerry Grandenetti; "Combat Tag!" by Bill Finger and John Severin; "Count the Steps to War!" by Bob Haney, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito; and "The Floating Street!" by Finger, Grandenetti and Robert Stuart. (Note: Minor Sgt. Rock prototype by Finger.) 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Good $24.00 View scans Staple rust. Rust migration. Creasing. Denting. Edge damage. Soiling.

Volume 1, Issue 2 - December, 1957. Men's interest magazine focused on articles on war, true crime, adventure tales, and pin-up models. 8.5" x 11", 68 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $6.00 Three-hole punched, holes slightly affect panel edges.

Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Quiz-show champ Aline is at a loss for words when it comes to impressing handsome Tony. A land dispute causes Ruth's dad to demand that she stop seeing Ted, the man she loves. Nerdy Della knows she's the only one who really loves Gary, but she can't steal his attention away from the fun-loving girls around him. Plus a cover that may be the work of comics legend Joe Simon. The Quiz Queen; I Longed for Love!; My Love was Forbidden!; One Sided Love; Know Your Own Mind! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 1, Issue 4 - December, 1957. 4" x 11", 104 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Bob Brown. Featuring: 6 page story "The Miniature Disasters" drawn by George Roussos; 6 page story "The Last Sorcerer" drawn by Bernard Baily; 6 page story "Puppets of Doom" drawn by Howard Purcell; 6 page story "Dream Girl" drawn by Bob Brown; 2 page Just Imagine reprint story "The Rocket Lanes of Tomorrow" by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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December, 1957. 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; black and white; 120 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

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Vol. 1, No. 4. December 1957. Cover by George Gross. Men's adventure magazine with articles, fiction, humor, and pin-up pictorials. 8.25" x 11". 74 pages. Black and white. MATURE. Cover price $0.25.

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Painted cover art by Sam Savitt. "Indian Chief White Eagle: Prey of the Pawnees"; Prairie fire endangers the village. Fleeing, they end up in Pawnee territory and are not welcome. "Secret Remedy" text story. "Red Wing, Son of the Chief: Blue Sands"; Red Wing and White Faun seek out ritual blue sand and a herb needed to heal his sick father. "Little Warrior" filler page; A brief tribute to Little Warrior. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Bill Molno, Sal Trapani and Vince Alascia. Love blooms in the thorny garden of scandal, courtesy of Charlton. In a story that reflects the attitudes of its time, young widow Sara is afraid to tell new boyfriend Jimmy that she has a son. Carmen loves poor farmer Brick, but considers marrying wealthy Clay to escape from her impoverished life. Sheila moves back to her family mansion and falls for the property's caretaker, Tupper, but dating the servants simply isn't done. Ashamed of My Baby; Late Love; Heart's Desire; Summer Sumac Ripens Romance; Love's Servant; A Single Tear. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 1, Issue 7 - December, 1957. Vintage men's interest magazine that focused mainly on tasteful nude pin-up photography, but also included articles, reviews, adult humor comics strips, and erotic short fiction stories. 8.5" x 10.5", 70 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

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December 1957. Humor Digest featuring jokes, pinups and cartoons. Softcover Digest, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/4-in., 100 Pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $0.35.

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Painted cover by Morris Gollub. Stories by Gaylord Du Bois and unknown. Art by Creig Flessel and unknown. Jungle Jim stars in two stories by Gaylord Du Bois and Creig Flessel: "The Living Thunderbolt" and "The Nandour Tiger"! Plus: Ranee, Princess of the Jungle in the back-up story "The Track of Torr"! Also: 1-page text story "The Leopard's Lair"! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Bob Bolling. A text story about Veronica trying to play Nurse. Laff Patrol, script and art by Bob Bolling; When the girls join the boys' attempt to play Foreign Legion, Little Archie offers a medal to anyone who shows unusual bravery on the next patrol. Roger's Riot, script and art by Bob Bolling; Fred and Mary think that the "Roger" Little Archie keeps talking to is an imaginary friend. The Son Shines Bright starring Pat the Brat. It's a Breeze, art by Jack Bradbury; The kids try to take the wash down off the line on a windy day. The Dolphin article. Fair Game starring Little Archie, pencils by Bill Vigoda. Not So Dumb starring Bunny, script and art by Samm Schwartz. 84 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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The Threadpickers; Tubby invites Lulu to pick a thread off his sweater. One Turkey Apiece; Lulus pop tries to keep his live Thanksgiving turkey a secret from Lulu. Mr. McNabbems Vacation; Mr. McNabbem pretends he is going on vacation so that he can lure hooky players. Ol Witch Hazel and the Dirty Sheets; Lulu tells Alvin about when Hazel makes the poor little girl wash her ghost sheets. The Weather Prophets; Tubby tells Wilbur that he can predict the weather. One-page text story, Lulus Diry ("Diary"). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover of Clayton Moore as the Lone Ranger. Escape, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Tom Gill; Pretending to be outlaws, the Lone Ranger and Tonto gain the trust of a bank robber, who has been abandoned to the law by the rest of his gang. The Buffalo Hunt, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Tom Gill; The Lone Ranger and Tonto are mistaken for scouts for buffalo hunters who are trespassing on Cheyenne hunting grounds. The Marked Stage, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Tom Gill; A stable hand is marking the stage carrying a secret payroll. The mystery is how the Lone Ranger knows which one it is, merely by their height. Jaguar in the Canyon, script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jon Small; At the bottom of large canyon in western Mexico, Young Hawk and Little Buck kill a jaguar that is being chased by a group of tall hunters and are invited back to their village. Based on the popular Western TV series. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Ralph Heimdahl. Cross-country Hopping Race, pencils by Tony Strobl; Bugs and Yosemite Sam engage in a cross-country race from California to New York City for a first prize of $1,000. Porky, the Weather Wizard, script by Carl Fallberg, art by Fred Abranz; In an effort to look important, Porky tries to convince Cicero that he can call the weatherman and request snow for a weekend outing. Bowled Over text story with Porky Pig, pencils by Tony Strobl. The Lost Locket, script by Carl Fallberg, art by Al Hubbard; Mary Jane takes a trip to Memory Land to find where she lost her locket. Waterlogged Cat, pencils by Pete Alvarado, inks by Steve Steere; Despite his best efforts, Sylvester keeps getting drenched with water. Old Bones at the Beach, art by Phil de Lara; While digging for clams at the beach, Elmer accidently uncovers the skeleton of sea monster. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.