Comic books June 1961

Tip-top Topics (1961) was a promotional comic book for salesmen and the families of Tip-Top employees. Art by Vic Herman. This giveaway comic/sale brochure/newsletter is the June 1961 issue Vol. 5 # 6 of Tip-Top Topics," a monthly publication for the Tip-Top Bread Company featuring Herman's Deliveryman, Tip-Top Ted. Includes colorful cartoon panels and the latest news about the Tip-Top Co. 4 pages, folds out to 8.5-in. x 11-in., B&W and Red ink, white paper stock.

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Add to cart PR 0.5 $2.00 INCOMPLETE. Missing pages (affects art and story).

Stories by unknown. Art by Lynn Karp and unknown. Featuring: Tom & Jerry in "Annoying Gnawing" with pencils by Lynn Karp; Spike & Tyke in "Scattered By Skeeters"; Wuff the Prairie Dog in "Ding-Dong Charlie"; Bertie Bird text story "Braggy's Big Ambition"; Mouse Musketeers in "Frantic for Francs"; Barney Bear with Fuzzy & Wuzzy in "Dog-Gone Bed"; and Droopy half-pagers "In and Out," "The Copycat Dog" and "Caught in the Act"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 30, Issue 4 - June 1961. Formerly New Detective Magazine. Adventure articles, stories and photos. "Have We Lost The Race For Space? The Red's Next Conquest- The Moon?", "Roadside Sex Traps." 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 82 pages B&W. MATURE READERS. Cover price $0.25.

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Painted cover. Turok in "The Cliff Men" in which Turok tries to find a cure for Andar's illness and "Lair of Death" in which Turok and Andar try to settle a dispute between two warring tribes. Issue also has backup feature "Young Earth - The Vanished Mammals" and a one-page text feature "The Strangers." No art/story credits given. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Two-Gun Kid, Murderer," script by Stan Lee, art by John Severin; The Two-Gun Kid rides into a town to find local bully Ox Opper picking on a young boy named Bobby; The Kid is the only one who comes to the boy's help. "Old Inhabitant" text story, art by Joe Maneely. "Be Outta Town Before Noon, Kid!", script by Stan Lee, art by John Severin; The Two-Gun Kid rides into Nashtown a town that is under the control of outlaw Blackie Nash. Two-Gun Kid pinup, art by John Severin. "Dance, or Draw, Tenderfoot!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Guns of Sam Savage," script by Stan Lee, art by John Severin; The Two-Gun Kid is riding across the range when he is suddenly ambushed by three men. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Bob Brown. The Menace of the Red Snow Crystals starring Space Ranger, script by Arnold Drake, art by Bob Brown. Parents Have Rights, Too! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. The Alien Earthmen, art by Ruben Moreira; Astronauts returning from a visit to an alien world suddenly begin to grow feathers. On the Planet Og humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Showdown on Asteroid UL-2 text story. The Case of the Rampaging Robots, art by George Roussos. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger. Outer Space Calling!, script by Richard Hughes [as Shane O'Shea], art by Ogden Whitney. Hidden Valley, script by Richard Hughes [as Pierre Alonzo], art by John Rosenberger. The Depths Below, script by Richard E. Hughes [as Lafcadio Lee], art by Bill Walsh. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Rocco Mastroserio. The Man Who Wasn't, pencils by Bill Molno. Bail Out To Venus, pencils by Bill Molno [as Moltra], inks by Sal Trapani [as Moltra]. In The Beginning, pencils by Bill Molno. The Magic Mirror of Morgenstern text story. The Saber-Toothed Tiger and Modern Man, pencils by Rocco Mastroserio; a man encounters an ancient beast. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

1st printing. Based on the original screenplay by Irwin Allen and Charles Bennett. By adapted by Theodore Sturgeon. Featuring Admiral Nelson, Captain Crane, and the brave crew of the Seaview on another fantastic mission through the dark and dangerous unexplored depths of the ocean. Softcover, 4-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, Text Only. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover pencils by Tony Strobl. Stories by Carl Barks, Carl Fallberg and unknown. Art by Carl Barks, Paul Murry, Al Hubbard, Jack Bradbury and Tony Strobl. Donald Duck stars in Carl Barks' "Stranger than Fiction"! Plus: Mickey Mouse and Goofy in "The Golden Touch" (part 1 of 3); Chip 'n' Dale in "Magic Bean Mix-Up"; Gyro Gearloose in "Caught in the Act"; and 1-page Goofy text story "Goofy's Idea"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Stories by Joe Gill? Art by Jack Abel?, Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani and Bill Molno & Vince Alascia. Featuring: "Yankee Go Home"; "SOS SOS SOS"; "The Lost Lady"; and "The Wonderful 90 Day Wonder"! Plus: 2-page text story "Decision on the Dauber"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover has Wendy and Casper. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Wendy stars in: "The Uninvited Guest"; "Tiny Terror"; untitled 1-pager; and untitled 2-pager. Also in this issue: Casper in "Stop Clowning"; Spooky in "Who?"; and 1-page text stories "The Name's the Same" and "Jungle Justice"! Characters in this issue: Wendy; Thelma; Zelma; Velma; Mooching Minnie (introduction); Casper; Ghostly Trio; Danny Deer (introduction); Donny Deer (introduction); Spooky; Poil; Bat Belfry. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Painted cover art. "The Salmon of Miramichi," script by Robert Barnwell Roosevelt (original story); Roosevelt enjoys fishing under challenging conditions in New Brunswick. "Hook, Line and Sinker," art by Sam Glanzman; Over time, human beings develop the tools and techniques of fishing. An assortment of non-fiction stories about various types of fish. "Angler's Angles," art by Sam Glanzman; Various types of fishing. "A Share for Awang," art by Jack Sparling; Awang's father is a master fisherman, leading several boats and crews as they fish commercially; Young Awang joins the crew and labors hard, receiving in the end an equal share of the profits with the other men. "From Drags to Kites," art by Sam Glanzman; Various types of commercial fishing. "The Secret Fleet"; Danish commercial fishermen play a key role in anti-Nazi resistance activity, notably spiriting the Danish Jews to safety in neutral Sweden. "Know the Law," art by Gerald McCann; A conservation officer teaches two boys the laws and rules relating to fishing, so that they may get fishing licenses. "A Home Aquarium" how-to story. "The Champion from Rum Alley," script by Stephen Crane (original story). "The Battle of Tours Part 2: The Franks Fight Back," art by George Evans; Muslims in Spain raid deep into France, smashing the army of Duke Eudo and ravaging the Aquitaine; Frankish forces rally behind Charles Martel; He wins a mighty victory at Tours, but the Muslims see it as only a setback. "Desert Treasure Part 4: The Fate of Qumran," art by Norman Nodel; Rejecting the mainstream Jewish leadership, the Teacher of Righteousness leads his people to Qumran in the desert; They remain true to his teaching even after his death, but under threat of Roman invasion they hide their sacred scrolls in caves in the desert hills. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger. The Creature That Was Exchanged for Superman starring Superman and Batman, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; A mysterious ray makes Superman disappear and he is replaced with an invulnerable alien beast. Homer humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Parents Have Rights Too public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. The Court-Martial of Tommy Tomorrow, script by Jack Miller, art by Jim Mooney. The Return Of Miss Arrowette starring Green Arrow, script by Dave Wood, art by Lee Elias; Miss Arrowette returns to active duty when she determines that something has happened to Green Arrow and Speedy. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by John Ushler. Photo cover features Guy Williams, star of Disney's Zorro TV series. Dell presents adventures of Johnston McCulley's masked avenger of Old California, based on the hit Walt Disney TV series. Zorro must act quickly to save a reckless youth from certain death; a nature story about prehistoric animals meeting their fates in the tar pits. The Monterey Bravo; The Trap; Diego's Secret; The Night Singer; Outlaw Swords; Nature's Death Trap; The Listener. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.