Comic books April 1961

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Volume 2, Issue 10 - April 1961. Movie and TV Secrets Cover stories featuring Elizabeth Taylor and Janet Leigh. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 68 pages, B&W Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. I Was Cursed with an Alien Pal, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Lee Elias; When a man saves the life of an alien, the alien uses his super-science to help the man but causes lots of problems. Peter Puptent Explorer humor page by Henry Boltinoff. I Became the Idol of Isoris, art by Howard Purcell; An actor is enlisted to portray a legendary warrior to help stop a revolution in the country of Sidonia. Amazing Animal Eyes article by Julius Schwartz, pencils by Morris Waldinger, inks by Tommy Nicolosi. I Braved the River of Doom text story. I Battled the Evolution Beasts, art by Bernard Baily; A scientist conducting an experiment to see through time accidentally releases monsters from the future. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Volume 6, Issue 2 - April, 1961. 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", 72 pages, B&W/color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

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Cover pencils by Al Hartley. Untitled story, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Al Hartley; Hedy uses her family connections to get to be the volunteer chosen to work with a handsome scientist. Patsy, Nancy, and Hedy paper dolls. Untitled story, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Al Hartley; Patsy and Hedy fantasize about their futures--without each other! Untitled story, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Al Hartley; Hedy doesn't like any of the new hairstyles Patsy is thinking about. The Real Thing text story. Statement of ownership; Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months: 148,951. Patsy and Hedy's Coloring Page. Untitled story, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Al Hartley; Hedy plans to win the dance contest by partnering with a professional dancer. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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America's Leading New Idea Magazine. 6.5" x 9.5", 258 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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First 15-cent issue. Comic book starring the Warner Bros. cartoon character Porky Pig. Hassle at Horseshoe Castle; After winning a big horseshoes tournament, Porky receives an invitation to visit former champion Count de Ringer at his remote castle; Cicero stumbles across a compound where anyone who has ever beaten the Count is kept prisoner; The Count forces Porky to play him. Shipshape; Petunia is infatuated with snobbish Sidney Snout and his speedboat; Porky bribes Sam to let him pretend to be captain of Sam's sailing ship for a few days to try to impress Petunia. The House Hunt Hullabaloo text story with Mary Jane and Sniffles, pencils by Al Hubbard. Chick Tricks, pencils by Vivie Risto; Henery Hawk gets out-witted by a bunch of baby chicks. Just Playful, pencils by Vivie Risto; Henery lassoes a hen, but when Foghorn catches him, pretends he's just jumping rope. Beginner's Luck; Porky tries to give Petunia driving lessons. Tale of the Mail; Porky gets a job as a mail carrier, but a scheme to make Petunia think he's a hero gets him fired. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Comic book version of the Hanna-Barbera cartoon character. Cover pencils by Harvey Eisenberg. Getting Jumpy starring Quick Draw and Baba Looey. Caught Napping starring Quick Draw and Baba Looey. Hooky, Line and Sinker starring Snooper and Blabber. The Midas Kid starring Quick Draw and Baba Looey. The Uninvited Eater starring Augie Doggie. Baba Looey's Last Stand starring Quick Draw and Baba Looey. Hat Holder Downer starring Quick Draw and Baba Looey. Short of Port starring Quick Draw. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Written by Jack Miller. Art and Cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. It's Bern Craig of the 14th century -- being carried off by the volcano creature! If Rip Hunter doesn't rescue him, they'll never solve the mystery of the Craig family curse! Don't miss the 3-part tale by Jack Miller, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito: "The Thousand-Year-Old Curse"; "Chapter 2: The Secret of the Volcano Creature"; and "Chapter 3: The Wizard of the 10th Century"! Plus: 1-page text story "King of the Forbidden Tribe"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Men's interest magazine focusing on Western adventure stories. 8.5" x 11", 102 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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The classic magazine featuring current event articles, editorials, human interest pieces, humor, illustrations, a letter column, poetry, single-panel gag cartoons, and stories by the leading writers of the time. Cover price $0.15.

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Volume 60, Issue 4 - April 1961. Movie Fan Magazine. Liz Taylor photo cover. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 86 pages B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Jon D'Agostino, and Vince Colletta. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. After learning she only has a year to live, embittered Marian falls for her handsome doctor Bob, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Wealthy Katherine inherits the "contract" of rough-and-tumble boxer Steve, who says things like "When you're mad, doll, you're gorgeous! I could go for a skirt like you!" Miriam struggles to find the strength to go on after her soldier husband Arnold is killed in action. There's Always Tomorrow; Knockout!; Tears at the Wedding; It Has Happened Before; The Search! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 8.0 $480.00 View scans Paper: Off white Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case Label #0052652003 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

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Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Sea Beasts from One Billion B.C. starring Aquaman, Aqualad, Professor Richards, and John Cook, script by Jack Miller, art by Nick Cardy; John Cook steals Professor Richards' ray that will turn a normal fish into a large sea monster. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 17, Issue 7 - April, 1961. Adventure stories, articles and pin-up photos. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 82 Pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Steve Ditko. "Test-Pilot's Nightmare," script by Joe Gill, art by Steve Ditko; Captain Atom must save a test pilot when his experimental rocket-plane has problems. "The Third Man," pencils by Bill Molno, inks by Sal Trapani. "Peace Envoy," art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; Captain Atom must stop an alien invasion. "The Magic Box" text story. "An Ageless Weapon," script by Joe Gill, art by Steve Ditko; Captain Atom is captured by some East German agents while taking important papers to the West Berlin embassy. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "From Out of the Black Pit Came...Grogg!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A reluctant Soviet scientist wakes the ancient dragon Grogg with atomic tests; The dragon attacks the soldiers and gives the scientist the opportunity to defect to the US. "Make a Wish" text story. "Masquerade Party," art by Steve Ditko; A beautiful but vicious socialite spoils the plans of an old rival by throwing a masquerade party; She is scared by her rivals husband, who tricks her into thinking he is a demon. "The Menace of Shandu!", art by Don Heck; A boy finds a magic book in a used bookstore and summons a genie, which vows to torture him after granting his wish; He wishes for everything to be restored to before he went to the bookshop. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Sunday Pix Vol. 13 (1961) - Sunday Pix was a Christian comic book published weekly by David C. Cook. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 12 pages.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Invader from Earth!", script by Robert Bernstein, art by Al Plastino; On an alien planet Superboy discovers a primitive race living on the outskirts of a super scientific city; He tries to help them but they won't listen to him because they think he's a monster. A Salute to Our American Indians! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Ad for Superman, Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen, and Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane. Ad for Justice League of America. "The One-Man Team!", art by George Papp; When Smallville suffers yet another crushing loss in a football game, the principal of Smallville High and the coach of their football team ask Superboy to go out for the team; Superboy demonstrates to the people of Smallville why he shouldn't be part of the team. "The Saddest Boy in Smallville!", art by George Papp; Clark Kent's classmate Tommy Hunter is ashamed that his father, James, is only a doorman at the Smallville Bijou, until James Hunter helps Superboy apprehend the ABC Gang. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Gorgilla Strikes Again! Part 1, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers; Gorgilla stows away on a ship to America to contact the human race, but is met with fear and violence in New York. Gorgilla Strikes Again! Part 2, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. The Stranger, art by Joe Maneely. Monsteroso, art by Steve Ditko; A creature hatches from an egg and imagines itself lord of all it surveys, but it is suddenly drowned, as it is only a microbe in a scientist's culture. Robot on the Rampage!, art by Steve Ditko; A robot stationed at a lighthouse rebels against his human master and the man manages to lock the robot outside where the food supply is stashed, but thanks to the salty sea air, it rusts completely within a mere matter of hours rendering it harmless to carry out its threats. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Issue 336. Apr. 1, 1961. 9 3/4" x 12 1/2". 20 pages. Black and white.

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Issue 338. Apr. 15, 1961. 9 3/4" x 12 1/2". 20 pages. Black and white.

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Issue 339. Apr. 22, 1961. 9 3/4" x 12 1/2". 20 pages. Black and white.

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Stories and art by George Wildman and others. A poor man's Casper, Timmy is not merely misunderstood; he's actively afraid of everything. Timmy is hired as a D.J. on the all-night ghost radio station. Timmy seeks help from Witch Hazel when he wants to be bigger, but he should have listened to the owl: "Accept what you are and be content." Timmy's neighbor is tired of his constant practicing of trumpet. The Disc Jockey; The Biggest Midget; A Sweet Song Wanted; Atomic Bunny: Saved in the Safe; Resting Raccoons; Boogie-Woogie Beat; The Kidnapper. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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#247, April 1961, 15c. Issue has Donald Duck in "The Madcap Mariner," Gyro Gearloose in "It Takes Two to Tangle," Chip ?N' Dale in "Mighty-Munk," and Mickey Mouse and Goofy in part two of "The Moon-Blot Plot." Issue also has half-page gag strips and a one-page text feature "The Magic Guitar." The Donald Duck story is by Carl Barks. Art and story credits on other stories: unknown. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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A collection of stories with art and photographs from all over the world. 7-in. x 9 3/4-in., approx. 76 pages, B&W.

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Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. First time for the entire Wonder Woman family to appear in a single story in "The Island Eater!", script by Robert Kanighe, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Wonder Girl watches herself on a future-viewing device (as Wonder Woman) and despairs of not being able to match her older selfs strength and skills; Later, she saves herself and Mer-Boy from a time-warp trap; Also, Queen Hippolyte leads an Amazon fleet against invaders from Pluto, and Wonder Woman watches her mothers victory on a view-screen tuned to the past. A Salute to Our American Indians! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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For Gold and Glory. Painted cover by Gerald McCann. Stories and art by Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers, George Evans, Sam Glanzman, George Tukell, Sam Becker, Charles Berger, Norman Nodel and Gray Morrow. Educational comics on a wide variety of topics from Gilberton, the publisher of Classics Illustrated. This issue focuses on the empires of pre-Columbian America, and the quest for gold in America by the newly arrived Europeans. Featuring art by legends Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers, George Evans, Sam Glanzman, and Gray Morrow, including Peru! Peru! by Evans; The Mayas, Omens of Evil, and The World of Science by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers; and The Golden Shore by Morrow. For Gold and Glory; The Golden Shore; The Aztecs; The Great City; The Mayas; Omens of Evil; The Incas; Peru! Peru!; The Long Journey; The Seven Cities of Gold; The Golden Man; The Glory; Two Merry Pranks of Till Eulenspiegel; D-Day: Beachhead; Desert Treasure: Unravelling the Mystery; A Balancing Act. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.