Comic books August 1963

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Teen magazine with features on the Hayley Mills, Elvis Presley, Bobby Rydell, and many other 60s pop stars. 8.5" x 11"; black and white; 68 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Bruno Premiani. The Nightmare Maker (part 1), script by Arnold Drake and Bob Haney, art by Bruno Premiani; The Doom Patrol encounter strange beasts on two missions, and a TV report by Dr. Janus remarks that they are beasts from a meteorite that hit Earth fifteen years ago which, according to eyewitnesses, had living being within. Doorway to Disaster (part 2), script by Arnold Drake and Bob Haney, art by Bruno Premiani; Although news reports confirm the meteorite story, the Chief sends the Doom Patrol to the crash site, Logan City, Arizona, to investigate. Listen, World...I'm the Missing Link, art by Alex Toth. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Charlton's popular series features tales of science fiction and fantasy with twist endings. Mad scientist Rogg invents a beam that causes domesticated animals to turn savage and attack humans. NASA scientist Dr. Degnor suspects his housecat is spying on him for the Soviets - and he's right, in a Cold War story with a hilarious final panel. An Earth astronaut and a Venusian astronaut both explore Mars for possible colonization, but maybe it's not uninhabited after all. The Friends of Man; Out of the Sea; Dr. Degnor's Cat; They Watch - They Wait!; Man vs. Machine; Lear's Small World. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Adam Strange stars in "Riddle of the Runaway Rockets!" (pencils by Carmine Infantino). Backup story: "Next Year Andromida!" (art by Sid Greene). Letter to the editor from comic writer Marv Wolfman. Infantino cover pencils. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Volume 45, Issue 133 - August 1963. British science fiction digest, edited by John Carnell. 5 1/4-in. x 7 1/2-in., 128 pages, black and white, text only.

One of the many Casper spin-off titles, this one featuring his adventures with Nightmare, the ghost horse. The giant-sized, 64-page series presented stories of Nightmare and Casper's other ghostly pals, many of them reprints from Casper's own series. It would eventually become Casper and Nightmare (1965), its title into the 1970s. Nightmare and Casper set out to do good deeds, but their mere presence is enough to scare people away. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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August, 1963. Vintage "Playboy Clone" men's interest magazine highly focused on the bachelor lifestyle with articles, essays, product reviews, erotic short fiction stories, and tasteful nude pin-up photography. 8.5" x 11", 74 pages, B&W/color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

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10.5" x 12.25", 68 pages, B&W Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Joe Kubert. Yesterday's Hero starring Sgt. Rock, script by Bob Kanigher, art by Joe Kubert. Candy Spad, script by Hank Chapman, art by Jerry Grandenetti. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Western adventure from Charlton, often featuring good guys who end up on the wrong side of the law. When outlaw Con Ferris even has the town sheriff at bay, one boy sets out to stop him. Paw Teal and his family terrorize the Oklahoma Territory. Gunslinger Cato gets a chance to create a new identity and go straight. The Killer Clan; Ex-Outlaw; Holliday Takes a Holiday; Saga of a Gun Wolf; Road to the Gallows. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Al Hartley. Shed a Tear for Minerva Tuttle! Patsy and Hedy Go to the Dogs! A House Guest for Hedy! Scripts by Stan Lee, pencils by Al Hartley. Patsy's Heavenly Hair Styles fashion page. The Way of Love text story. Hedy's Charming Coiffeurs! fashion page. Patsy and Hedy's Precious Party Gowns! fashion page. Paper dolls. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Al Hartley. When a Doll Needs a Date! For Females Only! Bless That Dress! Scripts by Stan Lee, art by Al Hartley. Paper dolls. Patsy's Crowning Glory illo. My Shining Star! text story. Patsy's Party Pretties! fashion page. Hedy's Charming Coiffeurs fashion page. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Rocker Bye Baby," script by Frank Doyle, art by Bill Vigoda; Archie gets a rocking chair for Mr. Weatherbee, leading to lots of "off your rocker" jokes from Jughead. Party Pin Up of Archie, Betty and Veronica, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Test Pattern," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica tells Mr. Weatherbee that Betty "cheated" during a test. Archie Annual ad. "The Model Muddle!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx and her daddy are scared by Greg's plastic model of a giant fly. Archie Says: Nylon Means Strength U. S. Royal Bike Tires ad. Archie Club News. "A Small Favor," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Josie wants to see a movie, Alex whisks her away to the nearest theatre that's playing the film--which happens to be in another state. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Painted cover art by George Wilson. Physical Fitness - 4 Chest and Trunk Builder activity page. Oogooru, script by Bill Harris, art by Bill Lignante; Angry at losing power, witchmen campaign against the Phantom and against Dr. Axel's hospital; Unearthing the ancient idol Oogooru, they use tricks to attack or intimidate their enemies, then attack the hospital. Modern Voodoo article. All That Glitters, art by Bill Lignante; The three friends follow up on a treasure map for which King, "in a weak moment," paid $1000 in supplies; By diving in a jungle pool they find and finally retrieve a chest. The chest contains a taunting note from those who sold the map. The Goggle-Eye Pirates, script by Bill Harris, art by Bill Lignante; By shipping as passengers and adopting head-to-toe disguises, a pirate crew finds excellent pickings aboard cruise ships; The Phantom works out their method and disguises himself in turn as one of the pirates. Physical Fitness - 5 Exercises to Strengthen Abdomen and Trunk fact page. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Volume 10, Issue 8 - August 1963. The world's longest running Men's magazine, featuring advice columns, pictorials, and humor. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages. Text Articles, with B&W and full color pictures, and illustrations. MATURE READERS Cover price $0.60.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Space Egg starring Popeye and Swee'Pea. Striking Out Sis text story starring Uncle Elmo. The Ol' Swimming Hole starring O. G. Wotasnozzle. Sailors Rights starring Popeye and Swee'Pea. Popeye's Physical Fitness Program. Cover and interior art by Bud Sagendorf, scripts by Sagendorf. Based on the classic cartoon and comic strip character. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Title: Rage for Men Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Stories by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Davis and Gene Colan. Marvel Comics Group ushers in The Marvel Age of Comics! Rawhide Kid stars in two tales by Stan Lee and Jack Davis: "The Raven Strikes!" and "The Birth of a Legend!" Also in this issue: John Henry "Doc" Holliday in the back-up story "The Sheriff's Star" by Lee and Gene Colan. Plus: 2-page text story "Man to Remember" with illustration by Joe Maneely, reprinted from Ringo Kid Western (1954 Atlas) #13. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Australian Series. Cover by Maurice Bramley. Reprints stories from Rawhide Kid (1955) and other western titles. "Shoot-out with Blackjack Bourbon" Story by Stan Lee, Art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers; "Return of the Gunfighter" Story by Stan Lee, Art by Don Heck; "The Defeat of The Rawhide Kid" - Story by Stan Lee, Art by Jack Kirby; 7 1/4" X 9 1/2", 28 pages, B&W.

Volume 1, Issue 2 - August 1963. Vintage Men's magazine featuring science and sports articles, war stories, and pictorials. The issue features "The Traitor Guns of Mexico," "All Husbands are Unfaithful," and "Hitler's Army of Vice!" 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 68 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $0.35.

Vintage men's interest magazine that focuses on adventure short fiction stories, true crime, war updates, and pin-up photography. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Dick Giordano. Numbering continues from Gorgo's Revenge (1962) #1, or possibly Reptisaurus Special Edition (1963) #1. Stories and art by Steve Ditko and Bill Molno. The cult-classic Charlton monster comic featuring the Godzilla-ish sea monster from the 1961 B-movie. Frog-faced invaders from the planet Corpus III plan to use Gorgo and his mother to help them destroy humanity and make Earth their new home, in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. In a backup story, office workers discover that 20 ordinary mirrors, arranged a certain way, create a portal to another dimension. The Creature from Corpus III; The Past Present; The Blind Spot. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

The richest boy on Earth finds his fortune to be a constant source of amusement. Given $100 to invest, Richie teaches his dad a lesson in philanthropy. Richie and his dad go on a camping trip, so the richest kid in the world can learn how to "rough it." Richie joins his arrogant cousin Reggie aboard his yacht, despite his better judgment. Pleasure Hunt; Big Deals; Ragged Individual; Bruise Cruise. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Written by Jack Miller. Art and Cover by Bill Ely. Rip Hunter, Jeff Smith, Bonnie Baxter and Corky Baxter encounter prehistoric creatures who can speak...and who regard our heroes as strange, primitive beings! Don't miss the exciting 3-part adventure by Jack Miller and Bill Ely: "The Earthlings of 5,000,000 B.C."; "Chapter 2: The Experimental Creatures"; and "Chapter 3: The Day the Earth Died"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Volume 8, Issue 8 - August, 1963. Vintage men's interest magazine full of articles, short fiction, Adult oriented comic strips, and tasteful nude pin-up photography. 8" x 11", 82 pages, Mostly B&W with some color pages. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.60.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Men's interest magazine focusing on Western adventure stories. 8.5" x 11", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Volume 9, Issue 4 - August, 1963. 8" x 10.5", 68 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

Vol. 20 #60 - Aug. 1963. Science Fantasy, which later became Impulse and then SF Impulse, was a UK published science-fiction and fantasy digest that began production in the Summer of 1950 and was distributed by Nova Publications as a companion to Nova's New Worlds. When Nova went out of business in early 1964, The title was changed to Impulse in early 1966, to little avail, and then changed once more to SF Impulse for the last few issues. Science Fantasy ceased publication the following year, after the printer went bankrupt. Edited by John Carnell. Stories by Thomas Burnett Swann, John Rackham, Mervyn Peake, Terry Pratchett (first published work?) and others. Mervyn Peake article by Michael Moorcock. Cover by Gerard Quinn. 5 1/4-in. x 7 3/4-in., 112 pages, black and white.

Screen Stars Magazine was one among many of the supermarket celebrity tabloids that focused heavily on the day to day lives of the Hollywood elite, during the golden-age of cinema. This publication is filled cover to cover with typical fodder such as candid celebrity photos (some of which are in color), gossip columns, reader's letters to the editor, and the latest motion picture advertisements. 8.5" x 10.5", 74 pages, mostly B&W with a few color photos. Cover price $0.15.

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Volume 62, Issue 8 - Aug. 1963. Movie Fan Magazine. Debbie Reynolds photo cover. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 72 Pages B&W. Cover price $0.30.