Comic books May 1959

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7-Up Sam Vol. 04 (1959) "The Big E in New Accounts Means Expanded 7-Up Sales" is an in-house promotional comic published by 7-Up. Featuring comic strip advertising art by Vic Herman, the creator of the 7 Up Sam institutional promotional campaign for 7 Up. Learn to use the five-step selling plan. Also remember to keep your 7-Up selling simple. 8 pages, fullcolor, 7-in x 10-in.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $28,800 View scans Paper: Off white Label #1270654004	Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $1,130.00 View scans 1/2" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple.	Add to cart CGC 7.5 $8,565.00 View scans This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($256.95) will be charged at checkout. Paper: Off white to white Label #1992530001	Add to cart CGC 5.0 $2,400.00 View scans This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($72.00) will be charged at checkout. Paper: Cream to off white Label #1308094002
Add to cart GD 2.0 $950.00 View scans This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($28.50) will be charged at checkout. It has been graded by MyComicShop's experienced graders. Other items consigned by thegeneral Pen on back cover, marker on front.	Add to cart CGC 0.5 $474.99 View scans This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.25) will be charged at checkout. Paper: Cream to off white Binder/punch holes through cover. Label #2043355016	Add to cart CGC 0.5 $523.00 View scans This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($15.69) will be charged at checkout. Paper: Off white Page 16 missing, does not affect story. Page 1 re-attached with tape. Tape on cover. INCOMPLETE. Label #1476756025	Add to cart Coverless 0.3 $300.00 View scans This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($9.00) will be charged at checkout. It has been graded by MyComicShop's experienced graders.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Al Plastino. Origin and 1st appearance of Supergirl in "The Supergirl from Krypton!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Superman spies a crashing rocket and discovers his cousin Supergirl; She tells him how Argo City survived the destruction of Krypton and how her father sent her to Earth when the inhabitants of Argo City were threatened by Kryptonite poisoning; Superman sets her up in Midvale Orphanage so she can adjust to life on Earth. Intro new Metallo "The Menace of Metallo!", script by Robert Bernstein, art by Al Plastino; Criminal John Corben, who is nearly killed in an auto accident, is given a robot body powered by uranium; When he is hit by bullets meant for Lois, she assumes he is really Superman. 2/3-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "Congo Bill Dies at Dawn!", script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Kents' Second Super-Son, script by Jerry Coleman, art by John Sikela; Vidal, a Superboy from another planet, takes Superboy's place on Earth while he's away on a space mission. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. How Aquaman Got His Powers!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman stops the U.S. Navy from testing atomic depth charges and recounts his origin to Commander Haskel. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Green Arrow's New Partner!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Lee Elias. 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

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"The Little Men" (script by Derek Rutherford, art by John Buscema); "The Hidden Talents of Archie Worple" (script by Brad Everson, art by Lloyd Cynwald); "The Saga of Jonah Jones" (art by Curt Carpenter); and "The Maelstrom" (script by Pierce Rand, art by John Rosenberger). Ogden Whitney cover. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Owen Fitzgerald. Jerry the Detective Part 1, art by Owen Fitzgerald; Private Detective Jerry is hired by Louise to safeguard her Aunt's jewels during a big party. Ad for Showcase #20 - Rip Hunter, Time Master. Do You Make Life Hard for Yourself? public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. Jerry the Detective, Part 2; The party starts and Jerry practices using the art of disguise to mingle with the guests; And while he's mingling, the jewels are stolen. Clyde Beatty and Cole Bros Circus at Palisades Amusement Park ad with Superman. Teen Laffs humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Jerry the Detective, Part 3; Jerry has figured out who the crooks are through the use of deductive eavesdropping; They take him hostage, which just makes him more dangerous. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

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"Bazooka Hill" (a Killer Tank story with art by Joe Kubert), "Somewhere Upstairs" (art by Mort Drucker), and "Nothing Works!" Edited by Robert Kanigher. Cover by Joe Kubert. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Joe Kubert, Morris Waldinger, Tom Nicolisi, Bob Haney, Mort Drucker, Bob Haney, and Mort Drucker. Adventure tales of war and the military, including some humor—go into combat with All American Men of War! 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by George Klein. Art by Joe Orlando, Ted Galindo and George Klein. Tales of heartbreak and love from Prize. Ruth falls hard for Tom while on a ski vacation; Elaine has a whirlwind fling with Victor while visiting Paris; Steve feels threatened when Carol wins a huge cash prize on a quiz show. Counterfeit Love; Gossip; Love in Paris; More Precious Than Gold; Balanced Living; Feet of Clay. 32 pages, Full Color. NOTE: The correct date for this book should be May, 1959. There is also a book dated July, 1959 with the same vol and issue number. Cover price $0.10.

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Edited by Julius Schwartz. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Gil Kane, Frank Giacoia, John Broome, Howard Sherman, Carmine Infantino, and Joe Giella. Tales of the Old West starring such characters as the Trigger Twins, Foley of the Fighting 5th, and Johnny Thunder. Ad for The Brave and the Bold #23. Cowboy Games and Strange Indian Beliefs about the eclipse of the moon articles by Julius Schwartz, art by Morris Waldinger and Tommy Nicolosi. 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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"Trunk with Power"; After Reggie plays yet another prank on Archie and Jughead he is warned by Betty and Veronica that one day he'll push them too far. "Mother Jughead's Words of Wisdom"; "Helpful" words of wisdom. "Psycho-Logic!"; After reading a book on psychology Veronica convinces herself that Betty only wants Archie because Veronica has Archie so she tells Archie to take Betty to the dance in the hopes that Betty will grow tired of him. "You're the Tops!"; Veronica keeps topping Betty in everything from clothes to vacations. "Slowburn"; Veronica burned Archie's steak so she applied Vaseline to it. "Camera Drama!" starring Li'l Jinx. "The Heritage of Man"; Article on the origins of man. "Brushed Off"; Reggie uses a fake bug as a way to get attention from girls. "Dog Tagged"; Archie keeps accidentally letting Veronica's new puppy out of the house. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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May 1959 - Volume 63, Issue 3 - 1st printing. Science fiction stories by Gordon R. Dickson ("Dorsai!" part 1), David Gordon, Frank Herbert, Larry M. Harris, Roger Kuykendall, George O. Smith, and Philip Latham. Illustrations by Freas, Emsh, Martinez, van Dorgen, and Summers. 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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Contains funny animal stories. In order of appearance: "Atom the Cat, Those Flying Saucers"; "Timmy the Timid Ghost, In Again, Out Again" and "Atom the Cat, Carnival Puzzle" art by George Wildman; "Atom the Cat Meets Doctor Mole and Kule, Part One"; "Timmy the Timid Ghost, Fraidy Flowers" art by George Wildman; and "Atom the Cat Meets Doctor Mole and Kule, Part Two". "A Sure Cure for Bobo Bear" text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover features a Bugs Bunny look-alike instead of Atomic Bunny. Contains funny animal stories. In order of appearance: "Atomic Bunny, Pepo, Cucu, and the Map", "Atomic Bunny, Carrot Plot", "Timmy the Timid Ghost, It's a Flea Country" reprinted in Funny Animals (1984) #2, and "Atomic Bunny, The Maze" art by George Wildman; "Atom the Cat, Helpful Kitty"; and "Atomic Bunny, If You Chang'um Mind" art by George Wildman. "Who-o-o's Sleepy Now?" text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories by Joe Gill? Art by Sam Glanzman, Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani and unknown. Featuring: "The Experienced P.F.C."; "The Ghost on T-Bone Hill"; and "The Nameless Hero"! Plus: 2-page text story "Netted"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories by unknown. Art and Cover by Dick Dillin & Charles Cuidera. Three stories! "The Menace of the Smoke-Master" - The Blackhawks track down the Smoke-Master, who has developed several different ways of using smoke to commit crimes. Plus: "Siege of Blackhawk Island" - Smugglers, caught in a sudden storm, lose their boat and are cast ashore on Blackhawk Island while the team is away. To recover their headquarters, the Blackhawks must attack their own base. And: "The Marauders from Mercury" - The Blackhawks have a close encounter of the Mercurian kind when they rescue Diplomat D'Lor from his pursuers. Things go well until they discover that the pursuers are actually the Mercurian authorities and D'Lor is an escaped criminal. Also: 1-page text story "Sounds in the Night"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $260.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case File Copy. Label #0780152020

Giant Anniversary Issue, 80 pages Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Joe Kubert. "Origin of the Viking Prince!", script by Bob Haney, art by Joe Kubert; The story is of Jon as a young man, his father, King Rikk, and of Princess Asa, Jon's beloved, as they fight against the Viking invader Torgo, and his fearsome band! Ad for The Flash #106. Famous Sailing Ships Throughout the World article by Bob Haney, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. "Knight's Castle" text story by Jack Miller. "The Figurehead of the Burning Sea!", script by Bob Haney, art by Joe Kubert; While at her father's castle with Prince Jon, Asa vanishes into thin air; Jarl Eric, brother of the Dragon King, has imprisoned her spirit in a wooden figurehead, so Jon sets off to rescue her. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Betty Sears. Featuring some comic content. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 122 pages, B&W.

Volume 5, Issue 3 -May 1959. Cover by Mel Crair. Men's magazine with adventure stories, pinups. 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. 74 pages. B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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"Isle of No Return." The Challengers get zapped with a shrinking ray. "The Beasts from Planet Nine." The Challengers tangle with creatures that have escaped from an alien zoo. Plots and pencils by Jack Kirby, scripts by France Herron, inks by Wally Wood. Cover by Kirby and Marvin Stein. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover of Ty Hardin [as Bronco Layne]. The Rio Smugglers; Bronco Layne goes to the town called Trinity to help his friend Jim O'Neil who is about to be hanged for the murder of a ranger, Colly Smith; Layne investigates Duke Rhein, a cattle owner, and finds out that he and his thugs are smuggling opium across Jim O'Neil's ford in the Rio Grande river by packing it inside hollowed out cattle horns; Duke had also killed the ranger who knew too much and framed Jim O'Neil. Bronco tries to stop O'Neil's execution but finds out that Jim's wife and daughter are held hostage. Small Bear, art by Rex Maxon; Small Bear wounds and is wounded by a mountain lion; The animal, not able to hunt, later attacks the Cheyenne tribe and it's horses convincing them that it is a "spirit cat. The Crooked Circle starring Bronco Layne. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Harvey Eisenberg. The Tree Trade, pencils by Harvey Eisenberg; Berle Squirrel wants to trade trees with Chip 'n' Dale. Two for Trouble, pencils by Harvey Eisenberg; Chip 'n' Dale start a baby-sitting service. The Defective Detective, pencils by Harvey Eisenberg; Chip 'n' Dale solve "missing eggs" case with help of a kangaroo rat. Outsmarted Smarties starring The Three Little Pigs / comic story / 4 pages (report information), script by Carl Fallberg, art by Jack Bradbury; The lazy brothers try to sabotage Practical's chores, but make more work for themselves. The Caretakers, pencils by Harvey Eisenberg; Chip 'n' Dale are looking after Donald's house while he's away. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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The Virginian, 1st Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 150, with 5/59 date). Wyoming in the 1870's was a vast territory of men, guns and cattle. With cattle came rustling and with rustling came the need for law and justice. For some, law came out of a blazing gun and justice meant swinging at the end of a rope in the cold dawn. For the Virginian, justice came in a duel at sunset. Cover price $0.15.

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Stories featuring Woody Woodpecker, Woofus Woodpecker, Uncle Salty Woodpecker, and and Winnie Woodpecker. Also Windy and Breezy in "Snapped Snacking." Cover price $0.10.

Art by John Severin, Bill McCartney, Carl Burgos, Bill Everett, Richard Doxee, Dick Richards, Angelo Torres, Gray Morrow, and Stan Quinnley. Severin cover. Cover price $0.25.

Untitled one-page story, script and art by Chic Young; Lydia takes over Dagwood's couch so he falls asleep in the chair; Elmo uses a curling iron on the sleeping Dagwood. "Pinch Hitter," script and art by Chic Young; Cookie brings home a black dog thinking it is a dirty Elmer. Untitled one-page story, script and art by Chic Young; Dagwood gets thirsty working on a second-floor porch in the sun and then falls off of it. Untitled two-page story, script and art by Chic Young; Dagwood is constantly interrupted while taking a bath. "Bird Brain," script and art by Chic Young; Dagwood helps a stranger find an address and is two hours late for supper; He helps Cookie get Daisy to eat; He helps the plumber and a salesman and ends up eating the dictionary he buys. Untitled one-page story, script and art by Chic Young; Blondie calls Dagwood at work to ask him where they should go on vacation next Summer. Untitled one-page story, script and art by Chic Young; Dagwood finds out why you shouldn't joke about a women's work when she is holding a mop. Untitled one-page story, script and art by Otto Soglow; The Little King tries to decide what disguise to wear to study his people. He decides on a mailbox. Untitled one-page story, script and art by Otto Soglow; The Little King sees a lot of 'Men At Work' signs and makes one for himself - 'King Looking For Work'. Untitled one-page story, script and art by Chic Young; The Colonel and the Duchess take pictures at the zoo and get in trouble for feeding a giraffe when it swallows their camera. Untitled one-page story, script and art by Chic Young; The Colonel has given a girl flowers so Duchess tells a policeman he picked them from the city park flowers. "The Cocker Spaniel" text story. Untitled one-page The Katzenjammer Kids story; The Inspector get the Captain to do his chores. Untitled one-page The Katzenjammer Kids story; Rollo tries to get Chumbo to spray Hans and Fritz with water, but the joke backfires and he gets sprayed by Chumbo. Untitled one-page story, script and art by Chic Young; Alexander wishes he was younger than Cookie so he could've collected quarters from her boyfriends to stay out of the parlor. Untitled one-page story, script and art by Chic Young; Dagwood gives Cookie a horseback ride and later she comes downstairs for her goodnight kiss--and a cup cake, an apple and a glass of milk. Untitled one-page story, script and art by Chic Young; Dagwood accidentally pays a can opener salesman instead of the laundryman. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Graham Place. Oogie for Everybody, art by Graham Place; Judy's girls club decides that they've been selfish with their boyfriends, so to "share the wealth," it's open season on any other girl's guy. Ad for The Brave and the Bold #23. Tips to Teens: Growing Pains article. Untitled story, art by Graham Place; When Oogie works out with weights to impress Judy, he almost wrecks her house. Teen Laffs humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Untitled story, art by Graham Place; When Judy's father tells her she should date other boys, not just Oogie, Judy retaliates by bringing home a string of boys, all of whom irritate her dad until he's elated when Oogie comes by. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Al Wiseman. Reprints of daily Dennis the Menace cartoons by Hank Ketcham. The Tokyo Kid, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. H20h-oh!, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. C'mon! Get Your Crayons Out...Let's Go! Star Gazing Is Fun! text article. Joey, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman; Joey helps his dad with the yard work. Star Spangled Dennis, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. Ad for the Dennis the Menace line of clothing. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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1st appearance of Bat-Mite. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Batman Meets Bat-Mite" starring Batman, Robin, and Bat-Mite (intro), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Preparing to go off on patrol, Batman and Robin find the Bat-Cave disturbed and meet the zany and humorous Bat-Mite, an admirer of Batman's from another dimension; Bat-Mite wants to join Batman and Robin in their fight against crime. Ad for Showcase #20. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Mystery of the Magic Sea!" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; When an earthquake exposes a portion of an underground sea, a small town hopes it will be a boon to its tourism business; But a legend warns that if a person swims too deep in the water, he'll turn into a fish; Roy Raymond films the attempts of two townspeople to disprove the legend for Impossible but True. Clyde Beatty and Cole Bros Circus at Palisades Amusement Park ad starring Superman. "John Jones' Farewell to Earth" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Jovians come to Earth searching for a criminal but they need Manhunter's help because their weakness is water and it's raining. 32 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Printed in Philippines. Same contents and date as Detective Comics #267 with different ads. 1st appearance of Bat-Mite. 6-1/2" x 10-1/4", color, 32 pages. NOTE: Comic manufactured with a thread-bound spine, not stapled. Cover price $0.30.