Comic books April 1962

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Vintage men's interest entertainment magazine that contains articles of interest for bachelors, humorous adult themed comic strips, short fiction stories, and nude pin-up photography. 8.5" x 11", 72 pages, mostly B&W with some color pages. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "Perry White's Manhunt for Superman!", script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superman must overcome the effects of Red Kryptonite which is giving him nightmares and stop Rava and the Superman Revenge Squad. Untitled Chief Hot Foot story by Henry Boltinoff. "Supergirl's Greatest Challenge!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl helps out Legionnaires; then defeats Chameleon Men imposters. Letter to the editor from comics historian Jerry Bails. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Volume 138, Issue 4 - April 1962. Cover by Raphael DeSoto. "The Place Where the Bad Girls Were!" Men's fiction and non-fiction adventure stories. Illustrations by Santo Sorrentino, John Kuller, Norman Saunders, Al Rossi, Bruce Minney. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 84 pages, B&W - Mature Readers. Cover price $0.25.

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Edited by Victor Gorelick. Cover by John Rosenberger. Stories by Robert Bernstein and John Rosenberger. Archie Comics amiable and agile super-hero The Fly battles an assortment of nefarious villains, including the Monster Fly. The Fly also visits Fly World and teams with Fly Girl. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Steve Ditko. In Human Form!; Alien invaders send a shapeshifting scout to disguise himself as one of Earth's dominant life form, but he mistakenly takes the form of a mosquito and is swatted. For the Rest of Your Life!; Jupiter's courts are thought soft, but their convicts are actually imprisoned for life within an illusion of freedom. The Secret of the Universe!; A rocket is built which travels faster than light in order to probe the edge of the visible universe, but the volunteer pilot de-ages to infancy during the trip, curing him of his terminal disease. The Ice Monster Cometh! Where Walks the Ghost? All scripts by Stan Lee, all art by Steve Ditko. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.12.

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April 1962. Stories: "Mercenary" by Mack Reynolds, "A Slave is a Slave" by H. Beam Piper, "Toy Shop" by Harry Harrison, and "The Circuit Riders" by R.C. Fitzpatrick. Science Fact feature, "Suppressed Invention" by John W. Campbell. Cover by Schoenherr. Illustrations by Birmingham, Brey, and Schoenherr. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover art by Nick Cardy. Captain Sykes' Deadly Missions, script by Jack Miller, art by Nick Cardy; Aquaman and Aqualad must find two treasures for Captain Sykes or he won't release the ship he has captured. Ollie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Facts on Fish educational page by Henry Boltinoff. The Fastest Fish Alive article. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Last 10c cover-priced issue. Cover by Jon D'Agostino. Written by unknown. Art by Jon D'Agostino and unknown. Featuring: Atomic Mouse in "A Strange Blend" with art by Jon D'Agostino. Plus: Back-up stories "Downy, Down" and "A Watch-Puppy"! And: 2-page text story "Tanbark Speaks"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Comic book adventures of the famous Warner Bros. cartoon characters The Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote. The Road Runner in "Mirage Barrage," "A Wily Device," "Air Scare," "Twisted Training," and "Ali Baba Beep." Issue also has one-page gag strips, one-page text feature "The Model Helper," and Daffy Duck in "Ducking Out." No story/art credits given. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover by Dick Dillin & Charles Cuidera. Stories by Jack Miller? Art by Dick Dillin, Charles Cuidera and Sheldon Moldoff. Three stories! "The Secret of Alien Island" - Blackhawk disguises himself as G'oor to free his friends! Also featuring: "The Human Menagerie" and "The Blackhawk Medicine Man"! Plus: 1-page text article "Kings of Speed"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $56.00 View scans Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 5%. Staple rust: Extensive.

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Volume 12, Issue 106 - April, 1962. 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. 100 Pages B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.35.

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Vol. 17. No. 9. April 1, 1962. Illustrated throughout. 5" x 6 1/4". 64 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Owen Fitzgerald. Article on a boy named Jackie and his Dennis the Menace doll. Sleigh-Mates starring Dennis the Menace, script by Fred Toole, art by Owen Fitzgerald. NIce Going starring Dennis the Menace, script by Fred Toole, art by Owen Fitzgerald. Grampa Story; Grampa actually tells the truth about ants but the kids don't believe him. Reprints of daily Dennis the Menace cartoons by Hank Ketcham. Fit to Be Tied text story. All Washington-D Up, script by Fred Toole, art by Owen Fitzgerald; Dennis tries to explain to Joey about George Washington, the first President of the United States. Dennis Ski Menace Ski starring Dennis the Menace, script by Fred Toole, art by Owen Fitzgerald. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover by Tony Strobl. Stories by Bob Gregory, Vic Lockman and unknown. Art by Tony Strobl, Bob Gregory, John Liggera and Steve Steere. Donald Duck is featured in "Having a Panic," plus the back-up stories "Baddie in the Cabbie" and "Burglar with a Bark" (by Bob Gregory)! Also: 1-pagers "Hi Ho Donald," "Bad Bounce" (by Bob Gregory), "Clear the Runway" and "Fry-Diver"! Plus: Goofy in "Do-Good Dude"! And: 1-page Big Bad Wolf text story "Good Little Foul Fellow"! Characters in this issue: Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey, Louie, Ludwig Von Drake, Gyro Gearloose, Uncle Scrooge, Grandma Duck, Goofy, Mickey Mouse, Big Bad Wolf, Li'l Bad Wolf, Brer Fox and Brer Bear. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Volume 39, Issue 4 - April, 1962. 5.5" x 7.5", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Volume 11, Issue 4 - April, 1962. Features "The Shrine of Temptation" by Judith Merrill, and stories by R. Bretnor, J. Williamson, Ward Moore, and Avram Davidson. 5.5-in. x 7.75-in., 128 pages, Text Only Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $1,120.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #4363590025 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $35.00 or Best Offer View scan Water damage. Cover oxidation. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Version with ad on back cover.
Indicia title is "THE TWILIGHT ZONE, No. 1288." Based on "The Twilight Zone" TV series. Painted cover art by George Wilson. The Bridegroom; Milo Dean makes a career of fleecing gullible women; While hiding out from his latest caper, he and his accomplice come across a strange house where Milo finds a beautiful wealthy woman who he intends to marry. The Secret Weapon; After World War II, Hunt Mallard tracks former Nazi officers in Germany; includes Hitler cameo. The Joiner; Mild-mannered Alvah Petty escapes his unpleasant home life by joining the "Knights of the Galaxy." Scripts by Paul S. Newman, art by Reed Crandall; George Evans. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Men's magazine featuring articles on true crime, and politics. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 66 pages, B&W Cover price $0.50.

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April 1962. Cover by Gaughan. Stories: "A Planet for Plundering" by Jack Williamson, "Big Baby" by Jack Sharkey, "Founding Father" by J. F. Bone, "Star-Crossed Lover" by William W. Stuart, "The Tail-Tied Kings" by Avram Davidson, "The Long, Silvery Day" by Magnus Ludens, "Gourmet" by Allen Kim Lang, and "Moondog" by Arthur C. Clarke. 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; 194 Pages, B&W. NOTE: Cover claims 196 pages, this includes the covers. Cover price $0.50.

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Volume 6, Issue 4 - April, 1962. Vintage men's interest magazine that features short fiction stories, music reviews, adult humor comics, interviews, fashion, and nude pin-up photography. This issue with a Charles Willeford story, "The Sin of Integrity". 8" x 11", 76 pages, mostly B&W with some color pages. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $89.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #4039807008

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Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Vince Colletta, Bill Molno, and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. The Godzilla-ish sea monster from the 1961 B-movie becomes the star of this cult-classic Charlton monster comic. The tentacled fish-men of sunken Atlantis declare war on the surface world, in a story (and cover) with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. But first they must get past Gorgo and his monstrous mother. And the Sea Spewed Death; Soul for Sale; Monsters of the Deep; Sea Serpents - Legends or Fact? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. Green Lantern's Statue Goes to War!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; Green Lantern is brought to the future again to assume his Pol Manning identity to discover why three generals are trying to overthrow the government. Zero Hour in the Silent City!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; Green Lantern must discover what has stopped all sound in the city. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Tarzan newsletter by Vernell Coriell. Bill Gilmour bio, stuntman Jock Mahoney becomes Tarzan. 7-in. x 9 3/4-in. 8 Pages B&W.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Midnight Monster," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; When handsome, scientist, playboy Victor Avery is rejected by a girl he turns himself into a monster to wreak revenge on her fiancé only to become his own victim. "The Man Who Played Dead!," art by Don Heck; A midget disguises himself as a dummy to gain access to homes to rob them. "Wings of the Butterfly!," art by Joe Sinnott; In the year 2050 Eric Krane is a spaceman who collects butterflies only to find himself trapped on planet where butterflies collect men. "The Speed Demon," script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Speedy Sims races his car so recklessly he is doomed to race around the rings of Saturn forever. Ad for Amazing Adult Fantasy. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart Good $12.00 View scans Staple rust: Slight.

April 1962. Men's magazine with fiction, cartoons and pictorials. 8-in. x 10 3/4-in., 68 pages, B&W and partial color. Mature readers. Cover price $0.50.

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Little Lulus John Stanley takes on teen culture with Kookie, who tries to make sense of those jazz-loving, shades-wearing Beatnik boys at Mama Pappas Expresso house, like Herman the sculptor, Jason the jeweler and Fleahaven the poet. Included in Paul Gravetts 2008 book The Worlds Weirdest Comic Books. Story and layouts by Stanley; art and painted cover by Bill Williams. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Lassie and Timmy [as portrayed by Jon Provost] photo cover. Intro with a header photo of Timmy and Lassie. The Wild White Yonder, script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Bob Fujitani; Ruth, Timmy, and Lassie are visiting family in Florida when they learn Paul has had an accident; On the flight home, the plane crashes in snowy mountains. Guest of Honor text story. The Samoyed text article, script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Bob Fujitani. Blaze Shifts for Himself, script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Till Goodan; When Ted Bailey is rendered unconscious in a vehicular accident and carried away by passing motorists to safety, Blaze is left to fend for himself, and joins a family of wild burros he defends against a cougar attack. Big Spring, script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Bob Fujitani; Timmy and his scouting pals go camping but are swept away in a dangerous flood when the aqueduct breaks. The Dalmatian text article Gaylord Du Bois, art by Bob Fujitani. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover pencils by Harry Lucey. "The Gentleman," pencils by Harry Lucey; When Reggie tries to be gentlemanly by using Archie's coat for Veronica to step on over a puddle, Archie has to figure out how to get back at his rival. Katy's Fun Page puzzles and quizzes by Bill Woggon. Katy Keene illustration by Bill Woggon. "Big Game Hunters From Space," art by John Giunta; The Jaguar encounters two aliens from space who have been killing animals in the jungle. They agree to leave Earth if he can elude them. Betty and Veronica house ad. "Special Award," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx wins an award for blowing the biggest bubblegum bubble and becomes very conceited. Archie Club News. Statement of October 1, 1961; Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months: 241,416. "Too Much Truth," pencils by Dan De Carlo; Archie gets himself in trouble with his friends and family when the doctor accidentally gives him an injection of truth serum. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover featuring Marshal Dan Troop (photo of John Russell) and Deputy Johnny McKay (photo of Peter Brown). Interior photos of Dan Troop. "Terror rides the Range," art by Dan Spiegle; A dying man speaks two last words, and Dan must gather evidence that will expose a ruthless killer and stop the terror. "Showdown at Three-Trees," art by Dan Spiegle; Two storekeepers in duel with rifles that don't aim very well. "A Bit of Luck," art by Dan Spiegle; Dan runs across a lawman with a lucky dollar, and joins up with him to trail down three bank robbers. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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8.5" x 11", 68 pages, B&W Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Fine $16.00 View scans Staple rust: Moderate. Foreign edition: UK.

April 7, 1962. 9" x 12". 28 pages. Black and white.

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April 14, 1962. 9" x 12". 28 pages. Black and white.

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April 21, 1962. 9" x 12". 28 pages. Black and white.

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April 28, 1962. 9" x 12". 28 pages. Black and white.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Kelly Freas. "Museum of Madison Avenue," script by Gary Belkin, art by Wally Wood; Museum dedicated to famous advertising icons and campaigns. "In a Doctor's Office," script and art by Don Martin; A doctor keeps getting punched in the face. "More Efficient Snow Removal," script by Al Jaffee, art by Bob Clarke; Innovative ways to remove heavy snowfall from neighborhood streets. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias; The White Spy gives the Black Spy a booby-trapped present. "The Lighter Side of Entertaining," script and art by Dave Berg; Series of gags related to entertaining at home. "Six Comics in Search of a Punch Line," script by Gary Belkin, art by Mort Drucker; Six popular standup comics tell the same situational joke in their own comic style. "Movies in Flight," script by Sy Reit, art by George Woodbridge; How air travel has changed due to in-flight movies. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Route 67," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the television show "Route 66." "The Telephone," script and art by Don Martin. "The North American Veeblefetzer Corporation Annual Report," script by Don Reilly, art by Jack Rickard; The annual report of a less-than-competent corporation. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 12, Issue 8 - April 1962. Men's interest magazine focusing on true crime, and war stories. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 76 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $0.35.

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Men's interest magazine focusing on adventure, hunting, and true crime articles, war stories and photos. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 82 pages. B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Volume 11, Issue 10-130 - April, 1962.Vintage Men's magazine featuring articles, pictorials, and pin-ups. This issue features "The Story Of Barbara Burns A Hollywood Tragedy", a memorial pictorial for glamour model Barbara Burns, daughter of comedian Bob Burns, a pictorial starring this month's Uncovered Cover Girl Lorna Drew, Modern Man goes to the Movies, taking a peek at Russ Meyer's latest film "Erotica", "Modern Art for Men" starring Tina Maddison, comedy team Mike Nichols and Elaine May, a pictorial spread looking at a Las Vegas Quick Draw competition titled "The Fastest Guns in the West", and a photo article on Dunes Hotel Showgirl, turned USO star Patsy Rees. 8.5" x 11", 60 pages, B&W and color. MATURE READERS Cover price $0.50.

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Vintage celebrity gossip tabloid with a focus on Hollywood during the golden-age of cinema. 8.5" x 11.5", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. I Dueled with Super Spirits, art by Howard Sherman; An explorer encounters two legendary spirits who are locked in eternal combat. Peter Puptent Explorer humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Ad for Superboy #96 and Superman #152, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff and George Klein. I Starred in an Alien Movie!, art by Howard Purcell; An actor is enlisted by aliens to make a movie playing a powerful invader, but the aliens are really planning to frame him for conquering their planet. Ad for Showcase #37 (first Metal Men), pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. He Made Me into a Robot, art by Bill Ely; Professor Joshua Stuart is tricked by Professor Reynolds into having his brain temporarily transferred into a robot body, but Reynolds then refuses to switch Stuart's brain back to his body as the time runs out for his survival. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.