Dennis the Menace comic books issue 1

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Cover by Hank Ketcham. Stories and art by Hank Ketcham and Al Wiseman. Five-year-old Dennis is a concern to his parents, a crisis to his teachers, and a menace to grumpy neighbor Mr. Wilson. Dennis enlists his friends to catch a bank robber when he hears that the reward is 100,000 ice cream cones. Henry gets pulled over after Dennis tries to steer the family car. Dennis spends the afternoon at the zoo, much to the animals' regret. Half-Pint G-Man!; Dennis Mows Em Down; Pome Pages; Driving Crazy; Dennis Vs. the Zoo; Dennis Vs. the Hiccups; Dennis' Taking Ways; Chowhound. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Direct Edition. Comic book version of the long-running comic strip created by Hank Ketcham. In this issue, when Dennis' mom has to go away for a week to care of her father, Dennis and his dad have to take care of themselves and while his Dad is at work, the Wilsons mind Dennis, much to Mr. Wilson's annoyance in "Wilson's Weak." Then in "Cool-Aid," with the weather boiling hot, Dennis and his parents try to think of ways to keep cool. Issue also has "The Cookie Jar" with inside stories about Dennis the Menace. Story & art credits: Unknown. Cover price $0.50.

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Newsstand Edition. Comic book version of the long-running comic strip created by Hank Ketcham. In this issue, when Dennis' mom has to go away for a week to care of her father, Dennis and his dad have to take care of themselves and while his Dad is at work, the Wilsons mind Dennis, much to Mr. Wilson's annoyance in "Wilson's Weak." Then in "Cool-Aid," with the weather boiling hot, Dennis and his parents try to think of ways to keep cool. Issue also has "The Cookie Jar" with inside stories about Dennis the Menace. Story & art credits: Unknown. Cover price $0.50.

196 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Reprints. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Hank Ketcham. Stories and art by Fred Toole and Hank Ketcham. In response to the success of Spire Christian Comics, spiritual publisher Word Books commissioned comics of faith from Hank Ketcham featuring Dennis the Menace. Ketcham includes his own renderings of famous inspirational works of art. Dennis' mother reads and explains some Bible stories to Dennis on the life of Jesus. Dennis and Jesus; The Lords Prayer. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.49.

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This edition has the Marvel logo on the cover. NOTE: Some copies were mistakenly printed with the DC logo on the cover (see B variant). Cover price $1.25.

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Stories and art by Fred Toole, Owen Fitzgerald and Al Wiseman. Marvel's Dennis the Menace Digest collected Dennis stories that hadn't been reprinted since the early '50s. This Direct Edition was mistakenly produced with the DC logo due to a printer error, making it one of the few non-crossover comics to bear both the Marvel and DC emblems on the cover. The Mitchells take Dennis to the zoo, which stresses out everyone but Dennis. Henry takes Dennis to a boxing match. Dennis brings home a "For Sale" sign and props it up in the front yard, causing premature celebrations from the neighbors. Tag-Along Trouble; Dennis the Golfer; The Kitty Catchers; All Gummed Up, Or Stuck With It; Dennis vs. the Hiccups; Ballet Is Okay; The Amazement Park; The Compact Car Caper; Always a Lady; Cake Walk; The Dog Snatchers; A Case of School-itis; Dennis the Salesman; In This Corner; Dennis vs. the Zoo; Margaret the Artist; Here's How to Draw Dennis' Dad. 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Stories and art by Fred Toole, Owen Fitzgerald and Al Wiseman. Marvel's Dennis the Menace Digest collected Dennis stories that hadn't been reprinted since the early '50s. he Mitchells take Dennis to the zoo, which stresses out everyone but Dennis. Henry takes Dennis to a boxing match. Dennis brings home a "For Sale" sign and props it up in the front yard, causing premature celebrations from the neighbors. Tag-Along Trouble; Dennis the Golfer; The Kitty Catchers; All Gummed Up, Or Stuck With It; Dennis vs. the Hiccups; Ballet Is Okay; The Amazement Park; The Compact Car Caper; Always a Lady; Cake Walk; The Dog Snatchers; A Case of School-itis; Dennis the Salesman; In This Corner; Dennis vs. the Zoo; Margaret the Artist; Here's How to Draw Dennis' Dad. 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

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Cover by Al Wiseman. Stories and art by Fred Toole and Al Wiseman. A double-sized dose of Dennis the Menace, as he makes mischief in the neighborhood and all around the world. When Dennis and Joey find a dog whistle, they decide to lead dogs away from the dog catcher. Dennis "borrows" Mr. Wilson's bathroom to give Ruff a bath. Dennis is playing with Margaret's ant farm when he accidentally releases the ants. The "No. 1" on this issue is not connected with the numbering for Dennis The Menace Giant series. Also, the content is different from other "Dennis the Menace Triple Feature" comics. The Kite Kaper; The Dog Snatchers; The Amazement Park; Tag-Along Trouble; Trouble Bath; The Boner; Thanks For The Buggy Ride; "Anty" Margaret; Cake Walk. 80 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Stories and art by Hank Ketcham, Fred Toole and Al Wiseman. An unusual Dennis the Menace comic, featuring adaptations of episodes of the 1959 Dennis the Menace Television series. Dennis is thrilled that his TV idol, Whip Crawford, is in the community pageant, but Whip's not so crazy about it. Based on the Dennis the Menace season one episode "Dennis and the Cowboy." Dennis's treehouse is interfering with Mr. Wilson's birdwatching, until they discover a rare bird. Based on the Dennis the Menace season one episode "Dennis' Tree House." Mr. Wilson hears a neighbor's sound-effects record and thinks a circus train has crashed outside the window. He gets his sword out to protect Dennis's camp-out from wild animals, and things go downhill from there. Based on the Dennis the Menace season one episode "Tenting Tonight." Plus classic Dennis the Menace comic strips by Hank Ketcham. Cowboy Stuff; Winky Ryatt: The Surprise; The Bird Watcher; Winky Ryatt: The Fish; Mr. Wilson, Jungle Fighter; T-V Jeebies. 80 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Stories and art by Fred Toole and Owen Fitzgerald. A double-sized dose of Dennis the Menace, as he makes mischief in the neighborhood and all around the world. Dennis causes chaos at Margaret's birthday party. Dennis's interference prevents Margaret from entering her cat in the pet show. Happy Birthday Dear Margaret; The Case of the Groggy Froggy; Captain Dennis; The Bug Brigade. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

1st Printing. By Hank Ketcham. Hardcover, 6 1/4-in. x 9 1/4-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

Box Set 1 - 1st printing. Includes Volume 1 and 2 (1951-1954). Story and art by Hank Ketcham. A swell custom-designed case containing the first two volumes of Hank Ketcham's Complete Dennis the Menace with strips from the years 1951 through 1954. (Sorry, case is not peanut butter or root beer resistant). Hardcover (Slipcase), 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., B&W. Cover price $39.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1951-1952!" Story and art by Hank Ketcham. Ketcham's Complete Dennis the Menace publishes every single panel strip in handsome and thick hardcover volumes resembling a Big Little Book on steroids. The reason for Dennis' success is easy to figure out: It was one of the most brilliantly observed and empathetic comic strips about childhood ever drawn. Ketcham captured the mischievousness, rambunctiousness, and anarchy of a kid's world better than any other cartoonist. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 586 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1951-1952!"

Story and art by Hank Ketcham.

Ketcham's Complete Dennis the Menace publishes every single panel strip in handsome and thick hardcover volumes resembling a Big Little Book on steroids. The reason for Dennis' success is easy to figure out: It was one of the most brilliantly observed and empathetic comic strips about childhood ever drawn. Ketcham captured the mischievousness, rambunctiousness, and anarchy of a kid's world better than any other cartoonist.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6-in., 586 pages, B&W.

Cover price $18.95.

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Stories and art by Hank Ketcham and Al Wiseman. A spin-off of the Dennis the Menace comics, focusing on the mischievous boy's best friend Ruff. Ruff finds surprising things during a day at the beach. Dennis tries to help Ruff deal with fleas. Ruff gets his tail caught in the vacuum cleaner. Plus classic Dennis the Menace comic strips by Hank Ketcham. The Hero; The Wet Pet; Flea for Your Life!; Nobody's Tool; It's a Ruff Life; Ruff, the Beachcomber; Dennis the Menace and His Dog Ruff. Numbering continues with Dennis the Menace and Ruff No. 2 (09/1969) #2. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Stories and art by Hank Ketcham. A collection of Dennis the Menace one-panel cartoons by Hank Ketcham. Dennis tries to recruit Margaret's dolls for a game of fetch with Ruff. Dennis camps out in the refrigerator during a hot night. Dennis tells Mr. Wilson he wants to be just like him when he grows up. Softcover, 4-in. x 7-in., B&W. Cover price $1.25.

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Stories and art by Hank Ketcham and Al Wiseman. Dennis the Menace's hapless pal Joey is always caught up in his hijinks. Dennis and Joey try to find a home for a turtle. Alice takes Dennis and Joey with her to the department store, and soon regrets it. Plus classic Dennis the Menace comic strips by Hank Ketcham. Hi'ya, Pals!; Joey's Birthday; Hold that Turtle!; A Day Without Dennis; The Way the Ball Bounces. Numbering continues with Dennis the Menace and Joey No. 2 (07/1969) #2. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Fred Toole and Owen Fitzgerald. Dennis makes mischief all the time, but that goes double when his neighbor Mr. Wilson is around. Dennis doesn't do well with rules, and croquet has a lot of rules. Mr. Wilson wonders if a retirement home would offer an escape from the menace of Dennis. Wacky Wickets; No KIDding. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Stories and art by Hank Ketcham, Fred Toole and Owen Fitzgerald. No. 1 on cover. A double-sized dose of Dennis the Menace, as he makes mischief in the neighborhood and all around the world. Dennis makes mischief at a Boy Scout jamboree, but his use of "Scout skills" won't earn him any badges. Dennis visits an ice cream creamery. To beat the summer heat, Dennis and his family start doing winter activities, and the Wilsons think they've lost their minds. Day by Day with Dennis; The Dream Vacation; Real Cool; C'mon, It's Okay to Write on My Tent!; Around the World with Dennis!; Misster Mitchell; Here's a New Dennis Game!; 'You 'Auto' Do This Puzzle!; Momma Goose; Colorin' Time!; Who Were These Famous Writers of Children's Books?; Let's See If You Can Identify These States!; Help Dennis Find Ruff!; What Are These Days of the Week?; The Secret Life of Dennis Mitchell; Hey, Kids! Here's a Page You Can Color!; Dennis in the Scout-O-Rama; Dennis the Menace, America's Favorite Cut-Up; Dippy Dennis; Ruffly Speaking; Let's Dress Up Ruff; Bedtime Story; Games to Play While Travelin'!; Teacher's Helper; The Runaway. 100 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Cover by Hank Ketcham. Stories and art by Hank Ketcham. The first paperback collection of Hank Ketcham's Dennis the Menace one-panel comic strip, released only a year after the strip debuted. Dennis trims Ruff the sheepdog to look like a poodle, because the dog-show prizes are better in that category. Dennis captures a skunk and brings it home to show his parents. Dennis's past baby-sitters compare scars and war stories. 4-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

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1st printing. By Hank Ketcham. Softcover, 4-in.x 7-in.,B&W. Cover price $0.75.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Stories by Fred Toole, plus introductions by Fred Hembeck and Bill Wray, and a foreword by Jim Wiseman. Art and cover by Al Wiseman. A collection of the highly regarded and influential comics based on Hank Ketchums Dennis the Menace comic strip, and first published in the 1950s-1970s. These tales of mischief introduced many members of the supporting cast, and have been cited as classics by such artists as Los Bros Hernandez, Art Spiegelman, Francoise Mouly, Al Gordon and Daniel Clowes. Hardcover, 192 pages, Full Color. Cover price $19.99.

1st Printing. Collection of adult comic strip reprints by Charles H. Dennis. Softcover, 5" x 5.5", 66 pages, B&W. -Mature Readers Only- Cover price $0.60.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Cover by Hank Ketcham. Stories and art by Hank Ketcham. A hardcover collection of Hank Ketcham's Dennis the Menace one-panel comic strip. Mr. Wilson wants to know what Dennis has been doing with his car while he's been sick. Dennis gets busted naked in the back yard birdbath. Dennis accidentally insults a visitor by telling him what his Dad said about him. The back cover features a Dennis cartoon in the many languages that the strip was translated into by 1958. 6-in.x 9-in., 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

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1st printing. By Hank Ketcham. This engaging memoir from Hank Ketcham has Dennis the Menace tell his own colorful story, from when he was about "five-ana-half" and first picked up the "magic pencil." This book not only traces the humorous adventures of Hank Ketcham, it also offers a special insight into the life and times of the half-pint "Menace." Go behind the scenes of Dennis' world with backgrounds for all major characters, (including their genealogies). Plus, enjoy official model sheets, private sketches, and more. Hardcover, 9-in. x 9-in. 256 pages, B&W.

NO Dust Jacket - 1st printing. By Hank Ketcham. This engaging memoir from Hank Ketcham has Dennis the Menace tell his own colorful story, from when he was about "five-ana-half" and first picked up the "magic pencil." This book not only traces the humorous adventures of Hank Ketcham, it also offers a special insight into the life and times of the half-pint "Menace." Go behind the scenes of Dennis' world with backgrounds for all major characters, (including their genealogies). Plus, enjoy official model sheets, private sketches, and more. Hardcover, 9-in. x 9-in. 256 pages, B&W.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Hank Ketcham.

This engaging memoir from Hank Ketcham has Dennis the Menace tell his own colorful story, from when he was about "five-ana-half" and first picked up the "magic pencil." This book not only traces the humorous adventures of Hank Ketcham, it also offers a special insight into the life and times of the half-pint "Menace." Go behind the scenes of Dennis' world with backgrounds for all major characters, (including their genealogies).

Plus, enjoy official model sheets, private sketches, and more.

Softcover, 9-in. x 9-in. 230 pages, B&W.

Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. By Mark Arnold. Comic book and animation historian Mark Arnold covers Dennis the Menace history from its origins through the television series, the playground, and the merchandise. Includes biographies of creator Hank Ketcham and the people behind the scenes, Al Wiseman, Fred Toole, Owen Fitzgerald, Frank Hill, Bill Williams, Lee Holley, Bob Bugg, Ron Ferdinand, and Marcus Hamilton, as well as background on Mort Walker, Charles M. Schulz, Jay North, Gloria Henry, Herbert Anderson, Joseph Kearns, Gale Gordon, Walter Matthau, Don Rickles, Joan Plowright, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, George Kennedy, Betty White, Robert Wagner, and Louise Fletcher. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 710 pages, B&W. Cover price $34.95.

1st printing. By Hank Ketcham. Watch out - America's #1 little demon is again at large! Hardcover, 4-in.x 7-in., 112 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $1.00.