Abbott & Costello comic books issue 1

Comic book based on the classic comedy duo. Cover art by Henry Scarpelli. Smear Tactics, script by Steve Skeates, art by Henry Scarpelli. Deep In The Heart Of Campus!, script by Steve Skeates, art by Henry Scarpelli. Rich Man, Poor Man!, script by Steve Skeates, art by Henry Scarpelli. Espionage Is Where You Find It! text story by Steve Skeates. Beauty And The Blah--Far Out Fairy Tales, script by Denny O'Neil [as Sergius O'Shaughnessy], art by Richard "Grass" Green. Advertisement for the Hanna-Barbera TVshow. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Charles Payne. The classic comedy duo of TV, radio and film starred in this comic at the height of their careers. Possibly the first comic based on real-life comedy stars. This issue also features the only comics adaptation of an Abbott and Costello movie, 1947's "The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap." Traveling salesmen are accused of murder in a small town, but are released if they agree to care for the murdered man's widow. But the Widow Hawkins and her large brood of children may work the duo to death instead. From Riches to Rags; The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Does NOT include 3-D glasses. The "3-D" craze of the 1950s resulted in 3-D comics as well as movies, this one starring the famous comedy duo of film, radio and TV. In the Old West, Lou is mistaken for a wanted outlaw who looks just like him, Two-Gun Tombstone. After an altercation with a fire-eater at a carnival, Lou volunteers to be a freak on stage. Bud and Lou get a job as rodeo clowns in Mexico, where they learn they are working in the bullfighting ring. Double Jeopardy; Freakish Doings; Fiesta; Flight of Fancy; Harem Scarum. 32 pages, B/W with 3-D effects. Cover price $0.25.

1st printing.

Edited by Leonard Maltin.

The frenetic antics and unforgettable film triumphs of the kings of fun! Includes photos, interviews, and a complete Abbott and Costello filmography.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 254 pages, B&W.

Cover price $3.95.

Issue 1. Australian reprint. 6 7/8" x 9 7/8". 22 pages. Black and white.

Cover by Lily Renee and Eric Peters. Stories by John Graham. Art by Lily Renee and Eric Peters. British reprints of St. John's classic Abbott and Costello series of the 1940s. A mad scientist traps Bud and Lou in his rocket on its experimental journey to Mars. They arrive just in time to aid Astra, a native Martian who wears a star-spangled leotard. The Martians are being attacked by Jupiter, in a story with art by pioneering female comics artist Lily Renee. About Space. 28 pages, Full Color.

1st printing.

By Philip J. Riley and Gregory Wm. Mank .

For the first time in history, Universal Studios has opened its vaults and is allowing us to view these rare artifacts of filmmaking. Previously seen only by the stars and technicians, we now have the opportunity to review the complete original shooting scripts from these classic motion pictures. Each book also contains the complete story of the making of the film, many rare behind-the-scenes photos, interviews with the people in front of and behind the camera, and complete pressbook.

Includes:

Production Background!
Pressbook!
Rare behind-the-scenes photographs!
Biographical notes on the cast & crew!

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 166 pages, B&W.

NOTE:

"I shall treasure my copy of the script, and many thanks for your splendid contribution to its preservation." - Franklin Coen (screenplay author, This Island Earth)

"I've been seeing Universal pictures since 1923. The Universal Filmscripts Series is unique, and a highly prized portion of my collection of 40,000 books." - Forrest J. Ackerman

"As they say in the Coming Attractions-'Don't Miss It!'" - Robert Bloch

"The Ackerman Archives provide another treasure for posterity." - Ray Bradbury

"A fascinating addition to magical movie lore." - Vincent Price

Cover price $34.95.

1st printing.

By Philip J. Riley and Gregory Wm. Mank .

For the first time in history, Universal Studios has opened its vaults and is allowing us to view these rare artifacts of filmmaking. Previously seen only by the stars and technicians, we now have the opportunity to review the complete original shooting scripts from these classic motion pictures. Each book also contains the complete story of the making of the film, many rare behind-the-scenes photos, interviews with the people in front of and behind the camera, and complete pressbook.

Includes:

Production Background!
Pressbook!
Rare behind-the-scenes photographs!
Biographical notes on the cast & crew!

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 166 pages, B&W.

NOTE:

"I shall treasure my copy of the script, and many thanks for your splendid contribution to its preservation." - Franklin Coen (screenplay author, This Island Earth)

"I've been seeing Universal pictures since 1923. The Universal Filmscripts Series is unique, and a highly prized portion of my collection of 40,000 books." - Forrest J. Ackerman

"As they say in the Coming Attractions-'Don't Miss It!'" - Robert Bloch

"The Ackerman Archives provide another treasure for posterity." - Ray Bradbury

"A fascinating addition to magical movie lore." - Vincent Price

Cover price $24.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Cover by Bruce Timm. Collects stories from Abbott and Costello (1948-1956 St. John) #1, 9, 23, 32, 35 and 38. Art by Mort Drucker and others. Compiled and edited by Tom Mason. A collection of stories from St. John's classic Abbott and Costello series of the 1940s, featuring the beloved comedy duo of TV, film and radio. Bud puts on a gorilla suit to fool Lou, but of course there is a real gorilla on the loose as well. This story features early art from Mort Drucker, who would later be famous for his movie-star caricatures in Mad magazine. Bud convinces Lou to enter the wrestling ring as "Li'l Lou," while Bud as his manager dresses like a nursemaid, complete with blond wig. Detectives Bud and Lou get mixed up with gangster Deadly Ernest and his henchmen Slug and Bullets. The Octopus; The Ape; Too Many Dummies; Terror of the Mat; Last Straw. Softcover, 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

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1st printing.

By Stephen Cox and John Lofflin. Foreword by Buddy Hackett.

HEYYYYYY AAAAAAABBOTT!

Who's on first? Its Abbott and Costello, of course!

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of their very first film, heres the official scrapbook of the duo that made "Who," "What," and "I don't know" the most hilarious baseball-player names ever to be batted around on the silver screen.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 212 pages, B&W.

Cover price $13.95.