Comic books August 1960

Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Short tales of science fiction, fantasy and horror with twist endings. An accountant gains the ability to control electricity, in a story by Steve Ditko that presages Ditko's later Spider-Man foe, Electro. Matt's dreams direct him to a strange machine previously buried by an alien intelligence. Carl, who resembles J. R. "Bob" Dobbs, finds a empty time machine in a cave and decides to take it for a spin. The Human Powerhouse; The Incredible Cosmic Motor; Top Secret; The Time Skipper; A Lost Treasure. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Return of Taboo!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; After his apparent destruction, Taboo reconstitutes himself and runs amok; He is eventually stopped by the arrival of others from his world. "Mystery Pupil" text story, art by Joe Maneely. "I Am the Beast-Man!", art by Don Heck; A criminal transforms himself into a dog in order to escape from burglaries unnoticed; He must return home quickly or be stuck as a dog, but is picked up by a dog catcher and trapped in the pound. "The Strange Magic of Master Khan!", art by Steve Ditko; A pirate steals the ship of an Asian sorcerer; The ship's owner curses the thieves, shrinking the ship and imprisoning them in a glass bottle. "Am I the...Unhuman?", art by Paul Reinman; A scientist in builds a robot identical to himself, and programs it with his own memories; When robots are banned, the robot believes that it is the real person, and its creator the duplicate. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Prototype issue (Human Torch). Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "I Am Dragoom! The Flaming Invader!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A flaming alien monster terrorizes Earth; A movie director fools him by using special effects to fake the arrival of police from Vulcan in pursuit of the monster, frightening him away. "The Pact" text story. "Beware!! The Ghosts Surround Me!!", art by Don Heck; A fugitive hides in an abandoned house, but aliens from another dimension appear to him; They cannot hurt him, but instead they phase him into an immaterial state and leave him there forever. "The Dummy and Me!", art by Paul Reinman; Some gangsters come for a ventriloquist who has unpaid gambling debts; They corner him in the alley and shoot him. "I Found the Mad Universe!", art by Steve Ditko; A scientist uses a powerful new microscope to discover an entire world existing at the sub-atomic level; He is horrified to find that this world, Earth, is just as barbaric and violent as his own. 36 pgs., full color.

Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Bill Molno, and Vince Alascia. Military drama focusing on the undersea vessels of WWII and the Cold War. Scott joins the Navy sub fleet with a vendetta against the lieutenant he blames for his father's death. A sub is trapped in a mine field while on a demolition mission. Commander Beeker is so tough, even the men in his command want to see him beaten. Plus a vintage article about how atomic submarines changed sea warfare. The Last Man Out; Tomorrow's Dreadnought; Help From an Old Enemy; Diving Dolphins; The Cast-Iron Captain. 32 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.

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Sunday Pix Vol. 12 (1960).

Sunday Pix Vol. 12 (1960).

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Sunday Pix Vol. 12 (1960).

Sunday Pix Vol. 12 (1960).

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Day Lois Lane Forgot Superman!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois asks a hypnotist to make her forget Superman. House ad for Superman Annual #1. The Superman of the Past!, script by Otto Binder, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois dreams she's in ancient times and meets Samson, who also has a secret identity. Mr. and Mrs. Clark (Superman) Kent!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois marries Clark Kent and then gets depressed because she can't tell anybody she's really married to Superman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Long Running vintage men's interest digest magazine that features articles, war stories, short fiction, true crime, and black and white pin-up photography. 5" x 7.5", 130 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS-

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas, and Sal Trapani. Romantic drama is never so dramatic as it is during the teen years. Childhood sweethearts Anne and David are reunited, but unfortunately, it's on the eve of her engagement to Bob, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Dianne goes on a blind date with handsome Vince and finds herself opening up to him. Marge is going steady with Johnny, which is why she is surprised to find herself attracted to Clay. The Isle of Dreams; The Two of Us; The Only Girl in the World; Cupid's Note. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. The legendary lawmen of frontier Texas bring justice to the lawless West. The border town called Guntown is taken over by Kelp Peters and his gang, and only the Texas Rangers can stop them...if they get the call for help. Outlaw Chihuahua Charlie (gotta love these names) squats on the land claimed by retired Ranger Bo Macklin, so he has an excuse for a gunfight. Ranger Earl must free Buckshot City from the rule of Morgan and his gang of owlhoots. Saddle Tramp; Ranger in Exile; Their Way; The Owlhoot Trail; Clay Pigeon. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Issue 302. Aug. 6, 1960. 9 3/4" x 12 1/2". 20 pages. Black and white.

Issue 303. Aug. 13, 1960. 9 3/4" x 12 1/2". 20 pages. Black and white.

Issue 304. Aug. 20, 1960. 9 3/4" x 12 1/2". 20 pages. Black and white.

Issue 305. Aug. 27, 1960. 9 3/4" x 12 1/2". 20 pages. Black and white.

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Cover by Harvey Eisenberg. Stories by Don R. Christensen and unknown. Art by Phil de Lara, Lynn Karp, Harvey Eisenberg and Vivie Risto. Featuring: Tom & Jerry in "Redskin Game" with art by Phil de Lara; Spike & Tyke in "The Purring Purrp" with art by Lynn Karp; Bertie Bird text story "Bird Dog Dodgers" with art by Harvey Eisenberg; Wuff the Prairie Dog in "River Roust" by Don R. Christensen and Vivie Risto; Mouse Musketeers in "Misery Loves Company" with art by Karp; Barney Bear with Fuzzy & Wuzzy in "The Painter-Uppers" with art by Karp; and Mouse Musketeers 1-pager "Foiled Feline" with art by Eisenberg. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 29, Issue 5 -August 1960. Formerly New Detective Magazine. Adventure articles, stories and pictorials. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 82 pages. B&W. MATURE. Cover price $0.25.

Vol. 4 #6 - August 1960. Men's interest magazine featuring adventure fiction, true life stories, and pictorials. In this issue: American Nite Clubs: Breeding Grounds for Sin Tramps - the girls who stop at nothing in their climb for success; You Married Death, My Love - when marital bliss sours, spouses turn to murder; The Coming of Age of Sweeper Jones - the crisis that turned a boy into a violent man; and The Wild Women Warriors of Laoti. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Issue #40. July-August 1960. Magazine with articles and history relating to the American West. 8.5" x 11". 64 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Joe Maneely. "The Man Who Out-Drew the Kid!", script by Stan Lee, art by John Severin; In the town of Ten Notch, Texas, the Two-Gun Kid is challenged to a showdown by a gunslinger named Will Scragg. "The Fox Strikes!", script by Stan Lee, art by John Severin; While riding on the range, the Two-Gun Kid comes across what appears to be a posse of men chasing after an old man in trouble. "Old Mining Town" text story. "When Rustlers Ride," art by Gene Colan. "Sacrifice for the Sioux!", script by Stan Lee, art by John Severin; The Two-Gun Kid is on the hunt for escaped outlaw Hank Quantrell; While out on the trail looking for him, Quantrell manages to get the drop on him and creases the Kid's head with a bullet, knocking the heroic gunslinger out. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "When the Kid Was Marked for Murder!", script by Stan Lee, art by John Severin; At a local saloon in the town of Tombstone the Two-Gun Kid is challenged by Natchez Krull, who wants to make a reputation for himself by outdrawing him. "No Guns in Town" text story. "The Deadly Dude!", script by Stan Lee, art by John Severin; The Two-Gun Kid rides past a mine and witnesses its owners being hassled by a gang of men. "The Outlaw!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Fury of Ox Miller!", script by Stan Lee, art by John Severin; The Two-Gun Kid is walking through a town when suddenly he is tripped by a local outlaw named Ox Miller. 36 pgs., full color.

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Uncle Scrooge in "Pipeline To Danger" in which Scrooge, Donald, and the nephews investigate strange happenings at Scrooge's Sahara drilling operations and "Yoiks! The Fox!" Issue also has Gyro Gearloose in "War Paint" and a one-page text feature "The Gulch Ghost." Stories by Carl Barks. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Bob Brown. Prisoner on Pluto, art by George Roussos; Walt Coates helps Weeb, a Plutonian who crash-landed near his home; However, Weeb is a wanted criminal on Pluto and Walt is arrested and taken there to stand trial as an accomplice. Doctor Rocket humor story by Henry Boltinoff. Lend a Friendly Hand! public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. House ad for Superman Annual #1, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Chameleon of Space, art by Nick Cardy. Last Man on the Moon text story. The Guardian Beasts of the Life Stone starring Space Ranger, script by Arnold Drake, art by Bob Brown. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger. The Train from Beyond, script by Richard E. Hughes [as Lafcadio Lee], art by Paul Reinman. The Vengeance of Pandurru!, script by Richard Hughes [as Pierre Alonzo], art by John Rosenberger. The Man Who Looked Backwards, script by Richard Hughes, art by John Forte. The Frontier in the Stars, script by Richard Hughes [as Shane O'Shea], art by Ogden Whitney. The Ancient Idol, script by Richard Hughes [as Curt Carpenter], art by John Rosenberger. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio and Sal Trapani. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. Walter, an ordinary guy, is invited to explore the wonders of Planet 23, in a story (and cover) with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. An explorer learns that the "magic hat" given to him by a tribal chieftain really is magical. Two brothers buy a vintage spaceship that was built in 2062 and convert it into a delivery ship for their cargo business. Plus a vintage ad for a contest to win "a real live pony!" The Old Space Ship!; The Enchanted Hat; Menace From Beyond; Dragonitius Destructivius; The Amazing Guest of Planet 23. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by Joe Gill? Art by Bill Molno & Vince Alascia and Sam Glanzman. Featuring: "The Glory War"; "Cease Fire!"; 1-page filler "The Flying Battleship"; and "3,000 Mile Milk Run"! Plus: 2-page text article "The Dream of Flight"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Version with ad on back cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"The Sharpshooters" back cover variant. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Tony Strobl. Stories by Carl Barks, Merrill de Maris & Floyd Gottfredson and unknown. Art by Carl Barks, Paul Murry, Jack Bradbury, Al Hubbard and Pete Alvarado. Donald Duck stars in Carl Barks' "The Village Blacksmith"! Plus: Mickey Mouse in "An Education for Thursday" (part 3 of 5); Chip 'n' Dale in "Pixie Dust Dilemma"; Scamp in "The Pup with a Purpose"; and 1-page Dumbo text story "Dumbo's Blues"! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories by Joe Gill? Art by Sam Glanzman and Bill Molno & Vince Alascia. All hands are at battle stations! A fire breaks out aboard...one of the men chickens out at the crucial moment! See the explosive results in..."The Reason"! Also featuring: "Geronimo's Ghost" and "The Underdog"! Plus: 1-page filler "May 7-8--1942 The Coral Sea"! And: 2-page text article "Changing Times"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 3, Issue 2 - August, 1960. Digest sized magazine with detective short stories and novelettes. 5.5" x 7", 114 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover has Wendy and Casper. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Wendy stars in "Toot and Tooter" and "The Wand Tree," plus three untitled 1-pagers. Also in this issue: Nightmare in "The Ghost Rider"; Spooky in "Butter Ball"; and 1-page text stories "Jest for Fun" and "The Nutty Squirrel"! Characters in this issue: Wendy; Thelma; Zelma; Velma; Nightmare; Spooky; Poil. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.