Comic books in 'Sailboat', graded by CBCS

Walt Kelly art. Bakers Associates giveaway, paper cover, 16 pages in color.

December 1950. Cover by James B. Settles. Science fiction stories by John Jakes, E.K. Jarvis, P.F. Costello, Clifford Simak, and Raymond F. Jones. Illustrations by Robert Gibson Jones, Leo Ramon Summers, Henry Sharp, Rod Ruth, and Edmond Swiatek. 7-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 160 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

March 9, 1940. Cover by Rudolph Belarski. Stories include "Three Men and a Tub" by Theodore Roscoe, "Line of Duty" by Samuel W. Taylor, "The Sun Sets at Five" (part 2) by Borden Chase, "Till Doomsday" by Richard Sale, "The Battle of Dabbit Run" by Jim Kjelgaard, "The Green Flame" (part 3) by Eric North, "Courage for Two" by Robert W. Cochran, "The Shite Oomailik" (conclusion) by Frank Richardson Pierce, and "Men of Daring" by Stookie Allen. 7-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

Barker's Illustrated Almanac Farmer's Guide and Household Receipts (1888) was a free almanac provided by Barker, Moore, & Mein Medicine Co. All right-hand pages are humorous cartoons. 32 pages, B&W, newprint with a color cover, 6-in. x 8-in.

Story, Art and Cover by Bud Sagendorf. The world's greatest Popeye artist, Bud Sagendorf, tells a rousing tale of comicdom's nastiest villainess, the dreaded Sea Hag, in 'Desert Pirates!' This potboiler jumpstarts when Wimpy meets one of her minions that craftily lures him with a bottle of, yes... hamburger aroma! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Canadian Edition. Treasure Island, HRN 67. January 30, 1950 Cover price $0.15.

"The Ship of Ishtar" a book-length novel by A. Merritt

March 1948. New Publications becomes the publisher (1st issue of title published since 1941 under Frank A. Munsey Company). Cover by Lawrence. "The Ship of Ishtar" by A. Merritt and "The Middle Bedroom" by H. deVere Stacpoole. Illustrations by Virgil Finlay and Lawrence. 7-in. x 9.25-in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Al Fago. Stories and art by Al Fago, Mickey Klar Marks, Milt Hammer, Jim Adams, Charles W. Winter and Harold Abbey. Sometimes listed as Frisky Fables #9. Funny-animal hijinks in a cutesy style from Novelty Press. Neddy Bear and Squire Squirrel enter a sailboat race. Nearsighted Eagle Eye and turtle Speedy get ahold of Pidgy's Magic Paint and unleash its awesome power. Zany Giraffe overhears the foxes plotting to steal the animals' food, but has to figure out how to warn them because he can't talk. The Snowflake Fairies; Neddy Bear; Dopsy Durvy; Zany Giraffe; Tick, Tack and Toe; Sniffy; Icicle Ike; Pidgy and the Magic Paint; Johnny and Woof; Diggy the Derrick. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

October-November 1957. Humor digest that features jokes and cartoons for men. Lisa Ferraday Pinup inside front cover. Cover by Frank Beaven. Cartoons by Bill Wenzel, George Ludway, Al Kaufman, Stanely Rayon, Jack Lohr, Geroge Troop, and others. 5-in x 7-in. 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

"The World of Animated Films and Comic Art." Mike Barrier on Carl Barks's comic book work (excerpted from his book "Carl Barks and the Art of the Comic Book"), art from "Cartoons That Never Were," an interview with Tom Hachtman ("Gertrude's Follies"), and book reviews. 56 pages; black and white. Cover price $3.50.

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Graveyard of Vengeance, art by Alfredo Alcala; An Indian Chief curses all white men on his ground when his family is killed by English soldiers during the Revolutionary War. Death of a Ghost, art by Abe Ocampo; Jan and Clayton Butler try to move into a haunted mansion; Mr. Devereux has a machine that will remove the ghost that occupies the mansion. Behind the Scenes at the DC Comic World ad with the Legion of Super-Heroes. The Eye of Evil, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Frank Redondo; Alois Hitler can see the hate in his son's eyes but nobody will believe him. The Girl-Hunting Ghost text story, art by Jim Aparo. Death Came Creeping, pencils by Ernesto Patricio, inks by Gerry Talaoc. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Nick Cardy. Stories by Murray Boltinoff (text story) and unknown. Art by Alex Nino, John Calnan, Ruben Yandoc, Frank Redondo and Frank Robbins (illo for text story). If you don't believe in ghosts...we challenge you to read true tales of the weird and supernatural! In this issue: "Feud with a Phantom" with art by Alex Nino; "The Ghost Who Possessed Lisa!" with art by John Calnan; "The Demon's Inn" with art by Ruben Yandoc; "The Spite of the Specter" with art by Frank Redondo; and 1-page text story "The Spirit That Seized a Soul" by Murray Boltinoff and Frank Robbins. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Luis Dominguez. Stories by Murray Boltinoff and unknown. Art by John Calnan, Ernie B. Patricio, Noly Panaligan, E.R. Cruz and Tex Blaisdell. We challenge you to read true tales of the weird and supernatural! In this issue: 1-page intro story "Ghosts and the Supernatural" by Murray Boltinoff and E.R. Cruz; "The Deadly Dream of Enrico Caruso" with art by John Calnan and Tex Blaisdell; "The Phantom Decoy" with art by Ernie B. Patricio; "The Feathered Furies of Death" with art by Noly Panaligan; and 1-page text story "Phantom-Friend of the Family" written by Murray Boltinoff. Plus: Batman stars in a 1-page Hostess ad, "The Whole World's Upside Down." Statement of ownership--average print run 346,000; average paid circulation 135,000. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Peter's hurt and angry eyes burned a dark question into her heart -- where did she really want to be? In Johnny's arms...or his? "Storm-Swept Heart" is the cover-featured 8 page story drawn by Arthur Peddy and Bernard Sachs. Plus: 6 page story "Once to Every Heart" drawn by Arthur Peddy and Bernard Sachs; 1 page Lili story "Old-Fashioned Girl"; 7 page story "Dearest Stranger" inked by Bernard Sachs; 1 page Peg filler "Ice Cream, Then Break-Up" drawn by Henry Boltinoff; 7 page story "Yesterday's Kisses"; 2 page text story "Marriage in Mexico." Cover price $0.10.

Featuring: 7 page story "Prophecy of Love" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 1 page story "Charm in Romance"; 7 page story "The Sound of Heartbreak"; 7 page story "A Glimpse of Love"; 2 page From Barbara Miles, with Love letters page; 8 page story "Hello, Happiness." Cover by Mike Sekowsky? and Bernard Sachs. Cover price $0.10.

Featuring: 14 page story "How Long Must I Wait for You?" pencilled by John Rosenberger; 1 page text article "Can This Romance Be Saved?"; 5 page story "Live and Let Love"; 1 page text article "How to Enjoy Parties"; 4 page story "Just Too Shy" pencilled by Jay Scott Pike. Cover by Art Saaf and Vince Colletta. Cover price $0.20.

Featuring: 7 page story "My Secret Heart"; 1 page Joan reprint filler "Town Tour"; 7 page story "Summer Romance"; 7 page story "Love Can Wait"; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page; 8 page story "Weep for My Heart" drawn by Bernard Sachs and ?; 1 page Charm in Romance filler pencilled by John Forte. Cover by Bernard Sachs. Cover price $0.10.

GOLD DIGGER VOLUME 2 #23 by Fred Perry AP Core Title! Gar, Luan and Carla begin their first days of training in Julia's new school, as well as being assistant instructors for newer students. Britanny and Charlotte begin their lessons in martial arts training at the school as well. When Brit' decides she's going to treat everyone to an after-lesson trip to the mall, though, things get a little out of hand ? especially since Julia has entrusted Gar with her credit card to cover any expenses for the school! b&w, 24pg Cover price $2.95.

Cover art by Al Avison. 3 on an Island, art by Lee Elias; Enid, the school's champion swimmer, has always liked Brad, but he is going steady with Sally; During a school outing on a boat, a freak accident leaves the three stranded on an island. My Sister's Husband, art by Al Avison; Ruth lived with her sister Ginny and her husband Spence, but all was not going well for the married couple. Unfaithful, art by John Sink; Gladys never thought that when she took the job as Dr. Henry Norman's assistant that she would end up engaged to him; Her euphoria was broken one day when she came in to help Henry with an experiment. Not Good Enough - For Me!, art by Tom Hickey; In Europe, Stella's family had been royalty and her mother resents that she has lost all of that by coming to America. House ad for subscriptions to Harvey line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Al Avison. Midnight Lover!, art by Lee Elias; Jan Roberts and Brad Curtis are engaged; But Jan has had enough of Brad controlling her every move and leaves him, taking the train to Rocky Lake in northern New England. A Night to Be Loved, art by John Sink; Mary has toiled in the high school newspaper for years; At a dance, handsome Lee Morris tells Mary he is looking for Gloria Hatcher, the editor of the paper. A Marriage Made in Heaven!, art by Bob Powell; Rose and Marty are in love, just waiting for graduation to get married; When the couple goes to the airport to welcome her parents back from a trip to Mexico, they are horrified as they watch the plane explode on the runway. My Revengeful Heart, art by Jack Sparling; Amy Parks is outraged that her brother Sam was arrested, and looks for her vengeance. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Written by LEN WEIN & ROBBIE THOMPSON ? Art by BRUNO REDONDO, SERGIO SANDOVAL, CHRIS SPROUSE & KARL STORY Cover by RYAN SOOK Based on the new hit series from Warner Bros. TV on Fox! As if Europe wasn't hard enough on Christopher Chance's mission to take on the world's largest mob family, Hong Kong will be downright nasty. Will the revelation of a traitor finally put a bullet in the Human Target? Cover price $2.99.

August 1967. Manager of the San Francisco Giants. 68 pages. Cover price $0.50.

"The Romantic Rich"; Josie makes fun of Alex for being romantic; Alexandra shows Alex how to be romantic using Alan M. "One for the Record"; Li'l Jinx's Pal Greg pitches a no hitter. "Mirror Mirror," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Josie buys an antique mirror at a garage sale, but finds when she gets it home that the glass is warped, making the viewer look fat; So Valerie conspires to con Alexandra into buying it from Josie. "Winning Ways"; Josie makes fun of Alan and Alex for their comical pickpup lines; A big man compliments Josie and Alan fights him off. "Spinoff"; Josie and Valerie teach Melody how to be a baton twirler. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "The Book Mark," art by Samm Schwartz; In order to get some privacy on the beach, Jughead gets Archie and Chuck to lower him onto an inaccessable ledge. "Lib Glib" half-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Hobby Horse," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Veronica criticizes Jughead for being lazy, so he spends the next several days coming up with one bizarre hobby after another just to spite her. "Staunch Launch," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Reggie is using his kite to down the kites of smaller children and Jughead decides to take a hand into things. "The Big Blowup," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead brings a peculiar pool toy to Veronica's pool party. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

Cover art by Rex W. Lindsey. "How Low Can You Go?!", script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead is practicing the hula to win a radio station's dance contest. "Flips!", pencils by Rex Lindsey; Jughead plays pinball for so long that people gather around to see how high his score will go. "Your Humble Serpent or: The Beast From One Fathom," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead's pool toy causes nothing but problems at the Lodge pool. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.25.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas and Jon D'Agostino. Charlton's long-running romance comic focused on the stormy passions of newlyweds. On his wedding day to Norma, Don makes a bizarre warning that she won't love him when she learns the truth about him. Redheaded control freak Linda wants to make everything perfect for her new husband Lou, but calls him a "slob" when he shows up for breakfast looking like he just woke up. Wanda doesn't really love new husband Bob, and is tormented by the suspicion that he'll find out. A Dream Came True and Was Almost a Nightmare; Putting on Pressure; Perfect Marriage; When True Love Came. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Penthouse Paradise, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; Eva's new husband is drawn into her family's business and wealthy lifestyle, but she misses their simpler life. Outgrown Wife; Small town girl Marie has trouble adjusting to New York City and isn't helped by her groom's secretary. She's Rich, Young, and Beautiful...and All Mine; Grant follows his uncle's advice to marry for money, but decides he doesn't like the results. Canteen Corner advice page, written by Harold Gluck. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Art Cappello, J. Zuniga, and A. Martinez. Charlton's long-running romance comic focused on the stormy passions of newlyweds. A woman falls for hunky Tony, even though everyone says he'll make her miserable. Fansworth's gal claims he isn't conceited, but maybe she protests too much. Eileen wonders if a Christmas tree is appropriate now that she's married Jewish David. Part 9 (and the conclusion) of David and Eileen, a continuing series chronicling one couple's relationship. Conceited Men; Find-A-Word; He Turns Me On!; David and Eileen: A Perfect Gift. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Stories, Art and Cover by Bill Woggon. America's pin-up queen Katy Keene in three untitled stories: Katy is dreading her beach date with Chubby but becomes jealous when Gloria steals him away; Katy happens to get a poodle cut just as Randy brings his French poodle Fifi around in his new dog tail car; and after Katy admonishes Sis for being jealous of Sue Ann's time with Billy, Katy gets jealous of Gloria's time with K.O. and Randy. Plus: "Katy Fashions" 1-pager; untitled Sis the Candy Kid story - Bill Woggon can't think of what to do in his next story, so Sis jumps off the comics page to share her ideas; "Sis Fashions" 1-pager; untitled K.O. Kelly story - Danny the Demon encourages K.O. to use his tool set to intentionally damage what he thinks is Randy's car; and 2-page Katy Sees Stars article. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by John S. Lucas. Too many Santas, script by John S. Lucas; Katy and the gang help out with a fundraiser for a children's hospital. Say No to Drugs campaign featuring the Archie gang. Burst Her Bubble, script by Richard Pietrzyk, pencils by John S. Lucas, inks by Chic Stone; Sis and her friends play with the bubble wrap over the actual gift. Paper doll pages. Running Late, script by Richard Pietrzyk, pencils by John S. Lucas, inks by Chic Stone; Sis and Janey are running late for school but stop to help their teacher fix a flat tire. Calendars for December 1989 and January 1990. Advertisement and order form for Archie Posters. Membership ad and application for the Katy Keene Fan Club. Flight of the Bronze Eagle, script by Richard Pietrzyk, pencils by John S. Lucas, inks by Chic Stone; Sis imagines what it would be like to have flown with Amelia Earhart. Advertisement and order form for Archie Calendar. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Cover by Joe Musial. Edited by Ruth Plumly Thompson (sometimes credited as Jo King). Stories and art by William Ritt, Clarence Gray, Fran Striker, Brandon Walsh, Nicholas Afonsky, Carl Anderson, Jack Burnley, R. J. Scott, Eddie Sullivan, Charlie Schmidt, Lee Falk, Phil Davis, Tom Sims, Bela Zaboly, George McManus, Otto Soglow, Eddie Rickenbacker, Clayton Knight, Charles Flanders, Ruth Plumly Thompson, Frank Miller, Don Moore and Alex Raymond. Pioneering comics publisher David McKay presents an anthology series featuring reprints of King Features Syndicate comic strips. The chieftain tells Mandrake the Magician about the Flame Pearl; The Phantom learns not to trust a lawyer named "Mr. Slick." Brick Bradford; The Lone Ranger; The Phantom; Little Annie Rooney; Henry; Sport Features; Scott's Scrapbook; Hall of Fame of the Air; Sentinel Louie; Radio Patrol; Mandrake the Magician; Thimble Theatre; Flash Gordon; Bringing Up Father; The Little King; Barney Baxter in the Air; Sappo; Stamps: Garibaldi and the Red Shirts; Family Portraits: Students of Anatomy; The Princess of Plumpieland, Part 2. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Russ Manning art in "Panic on the Beach!" and "The Fury of Go-Zan!" Backup feature Jon of the Kalahari in "The Royal Buck!" Painted front and back covers. # on cover 10101-403 March #2 3/64 12c Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Joe Kubert. "Underworld," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Frank Thorne; Korak searches for his beloved Meriem inside a volcano; An earthquake thwarts his rescue and she plummets down a pit; He then teams with a strange professor to continue the search. "By Kamlot's Grave," script by Len Wein, art by Mike Kaluta; While searching for "Tarel" (cobwebs), Karson and Kamlot climb up a tree only to find a giant spider ready to protect its web; While going home through the forest, they get attacked by flying furies (Klangan) Adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' Pirates of Venus. Ad for Blazing Combat Stories. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.20.

Limited 1 for 5 Variant Cover by Fabio Cobiaco & Dan Jackson. The brutal Sea Mountain Tribe have not forgotten the day that Kull violated their traditions and disgraced Atlantis in the eyes of their gods, and they will not rest until his bones have been picked clean by the carrion of the jungle! The all-star team of writer David Lapham (Stray Bullets) and penciler Gabriel Guzman (Predators) grants no reprieve for Kull as he's chased through the beautiful and perilous jungle foliage and precarious snow-capped mountains of his former home-Atlantis! o From Stray Bullets creator David Lapham! Cover price $3.50.

July 8, 1979. The Sunday comic strips in comic book form: Ripley's Believe It or Not, Ferd'nand (by Plastino and Mik), Crock (by Bill Rechin and Brant Parker), Prince Valiant (by Hal Foster), B.C. (by Johnny Hart), Bringing Up Father (by Bill Kavanagh and Frank Fletcher), Conan (by Roy Thomas and Ernie Chan), Unidentified Flying Oddball, Scamp, The Small Society (by Brickman), Henry (by Don Trachte), Hulk (by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber), Tarzan (by Archie Goodwin and Gil Kane), Grin and Bear It, The Phantom (by Lee Falk and Sy Barry), Doonesbury (by G.B. Trudeau), Popeye (by Bud Sagendorf), They'll Do It Every Time, Dennis the Menace (by Hank Ketcham), Steve Canyon (by Milton Caniff), The Lockhorns (by Bill Hoest), Archie, Superman starring in The World's Greatest Superheroes (by Martin Pasko, George Tuska, and Vince Colletta), Nancy (by Ernie Bushmiller), Branda Starr (by Dale Messick), Mutt & Jeff (by Al Smith), Dick Tracy (by Gould, Collins, and Fletcher), Mandrake the Magician (by Lee Falk and Fred Fredericks), Moon Mullins (by Ferd and Tom Johnson), Flash Gordon (by Dan Barry), Star Hawks (by Archie Goodwin and Gil Kane), Star Wars (by Russ Manning), The Katzenjammer Kids (by Mike Senich), Alley Oop (by Dave Graue), Mark Trail (by Ed Dodd), Snuffy Smith (by Fred Lasswell), and Gasoline Alley (by Dick Moores). 32 pages, 7-in x 10.5-in, full color, newsprint.

February 21, 1982. The Sunday comic strips in comic book form: Ripley's Believe It or Not, Brenda Starr Reporter (by Dale Messick and Ramona Fradon), Prince Valiant (by John Cullen Murphy), Star Trek (by Sharman DiVono and Ron Harris), Star Wars (script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson), The Phantom (script by Lee Falk, art by Sy Barry), Tarzan (by Mike Grell), Dick Tracy (by Gould, Fletcher, and Collins), Juliet Jones (by Stan Drake), Steve Canyon (by Milton Caniff), Gasoline Alley (by Dick Moores), Alley Oop (by Dave Graue), Doonesbury (by G.B. Trudeau), Andy Capp (by Reginald Smythe), Broom Hilda (by Russell Myers), The Wizard of Id (by Parker and Hart), B.C. (by Johnny Hart), Crock (by Bill Rechin and Don Wilder), Doctor Smock (by Geo. Lemont), Bringing Up Father (by Bill Kavanagh and Frank Fletcher), Henry (by Don Trachte), They'll Do It Every Time, Dennis the Menace (by Hank Ketcham), Marmaduke (by Brad Anderson), The Small Society (by Brickman), The Lockhorns (by Bill Hoest), and Mark Trail (by Dodd and Elrod). 24-page, 7-in. x 11-in., full color comic strip newspaper inserts.

April 20, 1986. The Sunday comic strips in comic book form: Ripley's Believe It or Not, Hagar the Horrible (by Dik Browne), Beetle Bailey (by Mort Walker), Mark Trail (by Dodd and Elrod), Hi and Lois (by Mort Walker and Dik Browne), The Wizard of Id (by Brant Parker and Johnny Hart), B.C. (by Johnny Hart), Blondie (by Dean Young and Drake), Prince Valiant (by John Cullen Murphy), Crock (by Bill Rechin and Don Wilder), Bringing Up Father (by Frank Johnson), Andy Capp (by Reginald Smythe), The Lockhorns (by Bill Hoest), Bloom County (by Berke Breathed), Frank and Ernest (by Thaves), Geech (by Jerry Bittle), Brenda Starr Reporter (by Ramona Fradon and Schmich), Cathy (by Cathy Guisewite), Mother Goose and Grimm (by Mike Peters), Gasoline Alley (by Dick Moores), For Better or Worse (by Lynn Johnston), Doonesbury (by G.B. Trudeau), Dennis the Menace (by Hank Ketcham), The Phantom (by Lee Falk and Sy Barry), and Marmaduke (by Brad Anderson). 24-page, 7-in. x 11-in., full color comic strip newspaper inserts.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Sour Flower," script and art by Al Hartley; Desperate for love, Ethel conspires to break Moose and Midge up so she can have him for her own. "Shopping Shock," art by Al Hartley; Archie volunteers to ferry Veronica to an exclusive dress shop, and then Betty to a discount version of the same, all the while listening to Jughead complain. "Think," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx is given a homework assignment that involves creating questions for other people to answer. "Volley Folly," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; The boys challenge the girls to a volleyball game, little suspecting that the girls have been practicing. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

"Mother's Little Helper," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey; Fred tells Archie he can have the ten dollars he wants if he makes his mother's life easier. Archie Club News. "Tycoon"; Mr. Lodge sells Archie a single share in one of his companies. "Weight and See"; Coach has Archie and Reggie running with lead weights in their shoes, which gives Reggie an idea for a prank to play on Archie. "A Long Story!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx struggles with a homework assignment. "The Punishment"; The Archies play at a teachers' tea dance. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

"The Wedding" written & illstrated by Daniel Fu. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Mort Leav, Syd Shores and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Wealthy Brad falls for working-class Delia, but his family thinks she's after his money, in one of two early stories (and cover) in this issue by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Buscema also drew the S.O.S. for Love story, in which Eleanor seeks advice from Love Journal after Danny dumps her because of her weight. Claudia finds that Joe's time in service during the Korean War has changed him. Strangers in Love; Song of My Heart; SOS for Love!; Dear Little Monster! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Mike Suchorsky and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. In the woods, Laura is torn between lumberjack Jack and her city boyfriend Harvey, until a lumber-camp fire reveals their true natures. Clair seeks advice from Love Journal when she fears her marriage-minded mother will scare off her new boyfriend Andy. Betsy falls for Ted, the boy she kissed as a sorority prank, but then learns that he's dating her roommate Diane. Love in the Wilderness; The Man I Couldn't Trust!; Happiness Is Where You Find It; SOS Love in Distress; My Best Friend's Guy! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories, art and cover by Dame Darcy. Dark stories of witchcraft, oddities and the occult, in Darcys distinctively Goth visual style. The two-headed twins Hindrance and Perfidia encounter Effluvia the Mermaid during a sea voyage; Richard Dirt and Wax Wolf find an even cheaper way to ride the bus. 28 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.50.

Stories by Stan Lee. Art and Cover by Dan DeCarlo. In this issue: Millie the Model in three untitled stories and one untitled 1-pager. Plus: untitled Hanover and His Gals story; 2-page text story "Education Is a Wonderful Thing!" (creators unknown); and untitled Daisy and Iggy story. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by Stan Lee. Art and Cover by Dan DeCarlo. In this issue: Millie the Model in four untitled stories and three untitled 1-pagers. Plus: untitled Chili the Dilly story; 2-page text story "Eager Beaver" (creators unknown); and untitled Hanover and His Gals story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.