Issue | #63 |
Published | October 1963 |
Frequency | quarterly |
Cover Price | 0.12 USD |
Pages | 36 |
Editing | ? |
Notes | last Timmy issue |
Characters | Lassie; Timmy [as portrayed by Jon Provost] |
Synopsis | Full-page color photo of Lassie and Timmy crossing a bridge. |
Genre | adventure; animal; children |
Pencils | ? (photo) |
Inks | ? (photo) |
Colors | ? (photo) |
Notes | front cover |
Synopsis | Full-page promo for combined subscriptions to Gold Key's "Tarzan" and "Turok". Four black and white illustrations depict scenes from their adventures. |
Script | ? (ad copy) |
Pencils | ? (spot illustrations) |
Inks | ? (spot illustrations) |
Letters | typeset |
Notes | inside front cover |
Characters | Lassie; Timmy; Ruth Martin; Paul Martin; Mechanic; Native Outlaws; Railroad Engineers; Hotel Desk Clerk; Bellhop |
Synopsis | While motoring to a new Farm Program assignment in east Africa, the Martins discover a railroad trestle destroyed by a torrent. As night falls, they post flares along the track to warn oncoming trains. Lassie and Timmy swim the river to post flares on the opposite bank. In Nairobi, their heroic deed is printed in the morning newspapers and hotel personnel give them the red carpet treatment when they arrive. |
Genre | adventure; animal; children |
Characters | Po Yin; Kyan Zit (elephant); U Po Net; Dr. Krishna Mahdo; Ramyo; Village Headman |
Synopsis | U Po Net receives treatment for his cataracts. Kyan Zit is poisoned to create a distraction while the sleeping U Po Net is robbed of his rupees. Later, Kyan Zit identifies Ramyo, the doctor's assistant, as the man who poisoned him. U Po Net's rupees are discovered in Ramyo's turban. |
Genre | adventure; animal; children |
Notes | last Elephant Boy story |
Synopsis | Article about work dogs through history. |
Genre | fact |
Pencils | ? (header illustration) |
Inks | ? (header illustration) |
Colors | ? (header illustration) |
Letters | typeset |
Characters | Lassie; Timmy; Ruth Martin; Paul Martin; Dr. Blair Johnson; Suk Warriors; Elephants; Leopards; Villagers |
Synopsis | The Martins accept an assignment in Uganda and on the road meet Dr. Johnson, Headmaster of the Mission School at Moroto. Dr. Johnson becomes their guide through the wild countryside and the party meet with various dangers. Elephant poachers cause a stampede and Lassie risks her life to save her humans. In setting up camp, the party disturbs two sleeping leopards and the elephants again harass the travelers. In the morning, the Martins discover the herd has wrecked their trailer. The party finally reaches Moroto where they are welcomed by the villagers. |
Genre | adventure; animal; children |
Notes | last Timmy story |
Synopsis | Article about the Hausas. Five black and white illustrations depict scenes from their culture and history. |
Genre | fact |
Letters | typeset |
Notes | inside back cover |
Synopsis | Full-page color ad for 204 plastic Revolutionary War toy soldiers and Indians ($1.98) from Revolutionary War Soldiers of Long Island, N.Y.. Spot illustration depicts British and American forces in battle. |
Script | ? (ad copy) |
Pencils | ? (spot illustration) |
Inks | ? (spot illustration) |
Colors | ? (spot illustration) |
Letters | typeset |
Notes | back cover |