Comic books March 1960

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7-Up Sam Vol. 05 (1960) "Around the Stores in 8 displays" 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 how displays attract attention to your product, and also how they help the comsumer make his/her choice. This issue also features a story with the same name as the title. 8 pages, fullcolor, 7-in x 10-in.

Volume 1, Issue 1, March 1960. Men's magazine featuring nude photos lurid fiction. 'How to Play Strip Poker. "How to Fight The Bull." 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. 64 pages. B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "When Superman Lost His Powers!", script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; While in the Mexican jungle reporting on an Aztec tomb, the Planet staff is magically whisked to a red sun planet where Clark has no powers; Superman has to fake super feats to reassure the Planet staff that everything is under control. 2/3-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "Supergirl's Greatest Victory!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl tries to build up an immunity to Kryptonite by gradually exposing herself to larger and larger doses. 2/3-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. Ad for Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #16, Adventure Comics #270, and Superman #136. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. This is the very first time that Superman's powers are linked to Earth's yellow sun. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Stolen Identities, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; Two Xelthunians secretly replace Ma and Pa Kent to perform a secret mission, not knowing that the Kents are Superboy's foster parents; After Ma Kent unwisely mentions Superboy's vulnerability to kryptonite, the Xelthunians power the transporter ray they plan to use to send Superboy to their planet with red kryptonite and it turns him into a fat Boy of Steel, a bullet-sized Boy of Steel, and a giant Boy of Steel. The Ninth Wonder starring Congorilla, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; In his Adventure Comics debut, Congorilla stops river pirates, frees a kidnapped scientist, and stops an attack by the Wambus, all before a retelling of his origin. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Menace of Aqualad! starring Aquaman, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Written by unknown. Art and Cover by Bob Oksner. Jerry's bound for the moon in a 3-part untitled tale! Plus: Teen's Eye View untitled 1-pager by Mort Drucker; Carol's Corner untitled 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; and Dotty's Diary untitled 1-pager by Boltinoff. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Featuring: 8 page Mighty Mouse story "The Wrong Dummy"; 8 page Mighty Mouse story "The Cheese Pirates"; 6 page Heckle and Jeckle story "The Oil Strike"; 1 page Heckle and Jeckle text story "The Farmer"; 8 page Mighty Mouse story "A Dangerous Study." Cover price $0.10.

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Edited by Victor Gorelick. Cover by Bill Vigoda. Stories by Robert Bernstein, Bill Vigoda, and Robert Bernstein. Archie Comics amiable and agile super-hero The Fly battles an assortment of nefarious villains, including the Spider and Tommy Troy. Bobby Bell's Judo Page, art by Jack Sparling. Article on the Constrictor species of snakes. 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Julius Schwartz. Cover by Gil Kane. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Gil Kane, Joe Giella, John Broome, Howard Sherman, Gardner Fox, Carmine Infantino, and Bernard Sachs. Tales of the Old West starring such characters as the Trigger Twins, Foley of the Fighting 5th, and Johnny Thunder. It's Fun to Help Others public service announcement with Superboy by Jack Schiff, art by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye. 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Harry Lucey & Terry Szenics. Stories by Frank Doyle, Joe Edwards, Sy Reit and unknown. Art by Harry Lucey & Terry Szenics, Joe Edwards, Bob White and unknown. Archie, Reggie and Jughead decide to start a gang, but their plans are foiled by Betty and Veronica in "Rumble Fumble"! Plus: Li'l Jinx in the 1-pager "Write Right!" by Joe Edwards; Archie in the 1-pager "In A Class By Himself"; when Archie is convinced that he's not good enough to date Veronica, Jughead, Reggie and Betty cheer him up in "Comparison Test!"; Archie and Veronica enter a produce growing contest at the school fair in "Growing Growing Gone!"; and Fred decides to give up bowling to spend more time with Archie and Mary in "The Cold Homestead"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics. Sporting Chance, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; When Mr. Lodge hears Betty's lament that she can't compete for Archie against Veronica's money, he gives her money equal to Veronica's weekly allowance so they'll be on equal terms for one week. Out-Dated, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Veronica breaks her date with Archie because he's broke; When Betty hears this, she goes running to him, cash in hand, ready to replace Veronica. Sweet And Lovely, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; etty unintentionally manages to get everyone else in trouble. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.12.

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Neal Adams art, his third appearance in comics. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Harry Lucey. "If Teen-Agers Re-Wrote History," pencils by Bob White; Changes to history if teenagers were in charge, including changing Mount Rushmore to Mount Rock-n-Rollmore, changing the titles of history books, and recognizing new national heroes. "Madhouse Jewelry," pencils by Bob White; Teenage-themed jewelry, including tire earrings for hot rod fans, handcuffs for couples, and the hamburger pendant for food lovers. "Madhouse Book of Useless Knowledge" featuring Dilton, pencils by Bob White; Silly facts like all the aardvarks in South America are married. "Teen-Age Life in the Stone Ages," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob White, inks by Marty Epp; Life was no different for teenagers back in the stone age. "Discovery of Time" with Mr. Weatherbee, script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob White, inks by Marty Epp; Caveman Cecil McGinty discovers time. Archie's Pals 'n' Gals ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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March 1960. Cover by Van Dongen. Stories: "Immortallity for Some" by J.T. McIntosh, "In Case of Fire" by Randall Garrett, "Shotgun Wedding" by Christopher Anvil, and "The Barrier Moment" (Conclusion) by Winston P. Sanders. Science Fact articles: "Mars: A Summing Up" by R.S. Richardson, and "Microdesign for Living" by Isaac Asimov. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.75-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "Batman's Deadly Birthday," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye; Gotham City prepares a number of fund-raising events to celebrate the anniversary of Batman's first case; At every event, however, criminals manage to make off with the proceeds. Detective Comics #276 ad. Buzzy's "Famous Books" Quiz public service announcement with Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. "The Master of Weapons," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Graham is Paragon Pictures' technical director and designer of many historical weapons; While arguing with studio accountant Bailey over his need for more money, he takes a fall from a set piece, and is rushed to the hospital; Some time later, he vanishes from the hospital; One week later a new costumed villain hits Gotham, one armed with ancient weapons. Justice League of America ad. One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Hand from Nowhere," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Batman investigates reports of a mysterious giant hand and some aliens present at thefts of seemingly worthless minerals. World's Finest Comics #108 ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Lubov's Day to Die," "Lucky Dogs," "Face of the Enemy," and "Birth of a Soldier." Cover price $0.10.

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Edited by Pat Masulli. Cover by John Severin. Stories by Joe Gill, John Severin, and Ernie Hart. Action packed adventures set in the Old West and featuring Billy the Kid, the famous 19th-century gunman. 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Hart. Stories by unknown. Art by Ernie Hart and Rocke Mastroserio. What was the secret of..."The Haunted Herd"? Plus: Black Fury also stars in "Freedom Trail" and "The Innocent"! And: back-up story "The Ranger Trap"! Also: Pat Garrett, Bucky O'Neill and Wyatt Earp in the 1-page filler "The Badge!" with pencils by John Severin. Plus: 2-page text story "A Perfect Gentleman"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Dick Dillin & Charles Cuidera. Stories by unknown. Art by Dick Dillin, Charles Cuidera and Sheldon Moldoff. Three stories! "The Fantastic Fables of Blackhawk" - The Blackhawks are in pursuit of tribal bandits who have crossed the border into the realm of the Shah of Bhok. Requesting entry into the country, the Shah asks for information about the Blackhawks. His Prime Minister describes them as evil men, while the court storyteller contradicts him and tells (somewhat exaggerated) tales of some of the Blackhawks' exploits. When the Blackhawks arrive, the Shah gets to decide for himself. Plus: "The Trial of Olaf" - Olaf is put on trial by his fellow Blackhawks, with Blackhawk as judge. While in pursuit of a villain named Slippery Eel, Olaf appeared to have lost his nerve. When Andre had to make an emergency landing, Olaf was sent to help him, but when a lion appeared, Olaf left Andre to die. Found guilty, Olaf is stripped of his insignia. And: "The Menace of the Scorpion" - The Blackhawks, with the help of their mascot Blackie, battle the menace of the Scorpion and his mechanical insects. Also: 1-page text story "Escape from Night"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Add to cart CGC 6.0 $6,385.00 View scans This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($191.55) will be charged at checkout. Paper: Off white to white Slab: Other — see grading notes Minor side edge crack and scratching to front of slab. Label #0615965003	Add to cart CGC 5.0 $4,900.00 View scans This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($147.00) will be charged at checkout. Paper: Off white to white Slab: Minor side edge crack Label #1260894006	Add to cart CGC 4.5 $4,005.00 View scans This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($120.15) will be charged at checkout. Paper: Cream to off white Slab: New, unblemished Label #1277828001	Add to cart CGC 3.0 $1,525.00 View scans This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($45.75) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by thegeneral Restored: B1 Paper: Off white to white Slab: New, unblemished Restoration includes: cover cleaned. Label #0240098001
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Add to cart CGC 1.8 $1,299.99 View scans This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($39.00) will be charged at checkout. Paper: Cream to off white Slab: Other — see grading notes Tiny piece of plastic debris trapped inside slab. Label #1568530004	Add to cart CGC 1.5 $1,149.00 View scans This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($34.47) will be charged at checkout. Paper: Cream to off white Slab: New, unblemished Spine of cover completely split & re-attached with tape. Tape on interior cover. Label #1497466001	Add to cart CGC 0.5 $1,000.00 View scans This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($30.00) will be charged at checkout. Paper: Off white Slab: New, unblemished INCOMPLETE. Pieces cut out of page 2 and 9, affects story. Label #0962722001	Add to cart Coverless 0.3 $427.00 View scans This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($12.81) will be charged at checkout. It has been graded by MyComicShop's experienced graders. Incomplete: Missing centerfold (affects art and story).

Cover by pencils Mike Sekowsky, inks by Murphy Anderson. First appearance of Justice League of America, Starro, and Snapper Carr in "Starro the Conqueror!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs, Joe Giella, and Murphy Anderson; Peter the Puffer Fish alerts Aquaman to an attack on Earth from an alien starfish named Starro the Conqueror; Starro has altered three ordinary starfish into his lieutenants; Aquaman alerts his friends Wonder Woman, Superman, Green Lantern, Batman, Flash, and J'onn J'onzz; Though Superman and Batman are too busy to attend, the rest meet and split up into teams. It's Fun to Help Others! public service announcement with Superboy by Jack Schiff, art by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye. Starro vs. Green Lantern, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Joe Giella; One of Starro's lieutenants steals and explodes an atomic bomb to absorb its power. Starro vs. Wonder Woman and John Jones, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs. Starro vs. the Flash!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Murphy Anderson. Starro vs. Justice League of America, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Sinnott & Vince Colletta. Stories by unknown. Art by Joe Sinnott & Vince Colletta and unknown. Featuring: "Too Much in Love"; "Forever Is Now"; "A Lie Told for Love"; and "My Secret Love!" Plus: 2-page text story "Horse Sense"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Bugs Bunny in "Gold-Plated Goldfish" and "The Rain Rabbit." Issue also has one-page gag strips, one-page text feature "The Date Deal," and Tweety and Sylvester in "Bird-Brained Cat." No story/art credits given. 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.

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An alien helps the Challengers battle four-armed giants in "The Challenger from Outer Space." In "The Three Clues to Sorcery," a villainous scientist kidnaps June Robbins in an attempt to force the Challengers to locate three powerful objects. Art and cover by Bob Brown. Superboy stars in a one-page public service announcement, "It's Fun To Help Others!" Cover price $0.10.

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The Lion of the North, 1st Printing, Painted Cover. Gerald McCann cover. (HRN 154, with 3/60 date). From 1618 to 1648, the Thirty Years's War swept through Europe, bringing death and destruction throughout most of the northern countries. In 1630, the twelfth year of the war, young Malcolm Graeme joined a Scottish regiment fighting with King Gustavus of Sweden. In a series of stirring battles and adventures, Malcolm proved he was worthy of serving under the great Lion of the North. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Forte and Ogden Whitney. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. An archaeologist fears losing her man to the Egyptian pharaoh Cleopatra; A woman finds love with the man in the next seat; Advice on how to find the perfect man by taking him shopping. Red Hair, Blue Eyes!; Sorority Sisters; You're Homely!; The Man in the Next Seat!; Take Him Shopping!; Two Big City Types; Love Game! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by John Severin, Jack Davis, Russ Heath, Vic Martin, Don Orheck, and Bill Ward. Severin cover. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Bob Oksner. Untitled story; New girl Serena enters the picture, apparently hooking up with Nervous. Dee Jaye Interviews the Recording Stars humor half-page, art by Mort Drucker. It's Fun to Help Others! public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Untitled story; The plot thickens, or turns to mud; Serena drops Nervous, Judy's mad at Oogie, Nervous is introducing Oogie to other girls. Fashion tips for short and tall girls. Untitled story; Nervous doesn't do his homework, so he grabs Judy and Oogie's papers and loses them to the wind. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Al Wiseman. A profile of Jeannie Russell, who plays Margaret on the TV show. Dennis Sleighs 'Em, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. A Grampa Story, art by Al Wiseman; Grampa tells a tall tale about Santa's vacation. Reprints of daily Dennis the Menace cartoons by Hank Ketcham. Cold Cash starring Dennis the Menace, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. Needle in a Haystack text story. The Horror Scope starring Dennis the Menace, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Jigsaw Menace from Space" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; When a spaceship crashes near Gotham City, Batman and Robin investigate and find an injured alien explorer who explains that he had captured a Kraal, a creature that can exist as one or three separate entities; The alien informs the duo that the individual Kraal can absorb electricity, heat, and water, but he passes out before telling them what happens with the three are joined. Ads for Batman #130, World's Finest Comics #108, and Showcase #25. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Plundering Plant" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; At tryouts for "Impossible but True," a man demonstrates a root that when exposed to carbon dioxide starts growing and becomes indestructible. "The Menace of Mr. Moth" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; John faces Mr. Moth, the crook attracted to valuable things that glow in the dark; Moth's spree starts with a rooftop clock painted with $10,000 worth of radium. John stops Mr. Moth's blinding light by filling the air with coal dust; Next up on the Moth's agenda is a statue of Atlas coated with phosphorus to make it glow in the dark. 32 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1 Issue 13 - March 1960. Men's adventure magazines focusing adventures stories and pictorials. This issue features "The Bloody Vengeance of Adam Hyler!", "The Commie Huks Wanted my Head" and "Don Tajillo's Boatload of Virgins!" 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W Cover price $0.35.

March 1960. 5.5-in. x 7.75-in.; black and white; 130 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.