I Love Lucy (1954-1962 Dell) comic books 1957-1959

Photo cover features Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. The comedic misadventures of Lucy and Ricky Ricardo, based on the beloved TV sitcom that set the standard for all to follow. Ricky is skeptical of Lucy's new exercise fad. But when she and Ethel decide to ride a tandem bicycle around town, things really get out of hand. Lucy wants to win a gardening contest by growing a window garden in the humid basement of the apartment house. Plus a sort of photo narrative - not exactly a comic - using stills from the TV series. And an unusual vintage ad from Ideal Toy Co. and Monsanto, announcing toys made of a revolutionary new material called "plastic." A Bicycle Built for Two; Grow It Yourself; Cyrus Shy: Bum's Rush; The Allowance; Double or Nothing. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover features Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. The comedic misadventures of Lucy and Ricky Ricardo, based on the beloved TV sitcom that set the standard for all to follow. Ricky gets a gig at a dude ranch. So Lucy, Fred and Ethel come along, and Lucy can't wait to play cowgirl. Lucy feels peckish while grocery shopping. Plus a sort of photo narrative - not exactly a comic - using stills from the TV series. The Tenderfoot with the Aching Back; The Slipped Disc Jockey; Cyrus Shy: The Perfect Misfit; The Picnic Lunch; Handle with Care. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover features Lucille Ball. Stories and art by Paul S. Newman and others. The comedic misadventures of Lucy and Ricky Ricardo, based on the beloved TV sitcom that set the standard for all to follow. Lucy discovers that Ricky Jr. has his father's drumming talent, and sees a chance to join Ricky on stage. First she must convince Ricky Jr. to let her be his backup dancer. But in her disguise as a flamenco dancer, she almost destroys the stage. With this issue, the I Love Lucy comic officially outlasted the TV series; it would continue for another five years. Trying to Get into the Act; Wrecking Crew; Cyrus Shy: Don't Go Near the Water; Vacation Deluxe; Jimmy Droop in Person. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover features Lucille Ball. The comedic misadventures of Lucy and Ricky Ricardo, based on the beloved TV sitcom that set the standard for all to follow. Lucy gets a job as an usher, hoping it will help her stage career, but her promotional batwinged costume causes chaos in and out of the theater. Ricky Jr. refuses to go to sleep, so Lucy must take him to Ricky's nightclub gig, where he gets loose backstage and runs amuck. A mistaken tax refund for $1 million leads Lucy into one legal jam after another. Ushering in Trouble; Baby Sitting; Cyrus Shy: Woe on Wheels; Leave Well Enough Alone; A Taxing Problem. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover features Lucille Ball. The comedic misadventures of Lucy and Ricky Ricardo, based on the beloved TV sitcom that set the standard for all to follow. Ricky is homesick for Cuba, but turning the apartment into a tropical rainforest isn't working. So Lucy and Ricky try to go house hunting without telling Fred and Ethel. A freak blizzard turns a housewarming party into a snowbound disaster. Nightmare in a Dream House; Housewarming; Cyrus Shy: At Home; Slumber Party; The New Kid. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover features Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. The comedic misadventures of Lucy and Ricky Ricardo, based on the beloved TV sitcom that set the standard for all to follow. When Lucy learns about a summer-stock production of "Romeo and Juliet," she goes to great lengths to win the role of Juliet. Ricky sets out to buy Ricky Jr. a new suit, but that quickly becomes a comedy of errors. Lucy has so much trouble with the lawn, she decides to just pour concrete and paint it green. The Understudy; It Suits Me; Cyrus Shy in A Close Shave; Dont Step in the Grass; Dyed in the Fool. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover features Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. The comedic misadventures of Lucy and Ricky Ricardo, based on the beloved TV sitcom that set the standard for all to follow. Lucy and Ethel insist on going fishing with Ricky and Fred, and create chaos in and out of the water. Ricky just wants to get some rest, but Ricky Jr.'s friend Jimmy insists on sleeping over. An attempt at making a barbecue grill gets out of hand. Something Fishy; What's Cooking?; Snack Party; Cyrus Shy: Nature Boy; Overnight Pest. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover features Lucille Ball. The comedic misadventures of Lucy and Ricky Ricardo, based on the beloved TV sitcom that set the standard for all to follow. When Lucy sees an old friend's picture in the paper, she thinks she's a millionaire, and tries to impress her. Lucy and Ethel hope to convince a man to sell his property to the adjoining school, but the man hates kids. Cyrus Shy gets committed when people see him talking to a cat that isn't there. A Lasting Impression; Not For Sale; Surprise; Cyrus Shy: Cat Out of the Bag; It Costs Nothing. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover features Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. The comedic misadventures of Lucy and Ricky Ricardo, based on the beloved TV sitcom that set the standard for all to follow. This issue's stories all take place in Cuba. Fred and Ethel try to avoid the ship's purser after they stow away on a steamship bound for Cuba to win a bet. Lucy can't admit she can't speak Spanish, until she finds herself in deep trouble in the Cuban countryside. When Ricky contacts an old flame in Cuba, Lucy responds by transforming herself into a Spanish beauty. The Stowaways; The Language Barrier; Cyrus Shy: Thin Ice; Ricky's Old Flame; The Hot Rod. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover features Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. The comedic misadventures of Lucy and Ricky Ricardo, based on the beloved TV sitcom that set the standard for all to follow. This issue's stories all involve different musical gigs for Ricky. Fred's choice of bus for the band's mountaintop gig leaves a lot to be desired. Ricky's gig in the country lands him right in the middle of a dangerous family feud. Noise complaints from a neighbor could put the kibosh on Ricky's lucrative Las Vegas gig. Band Tour Detour; Mountain Music; Fan Mail; Cyrus Shy: The Get-Away Car That Got Away; Play It Softly. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover features Lucille Ball. The comedic misadventures of Lucy and Ricky Ricardo, based on the beloved TV sitcom that set the standard for all to follow. This issue's stories all take place in Europe. Lucy and Ethel are pursued through Paris by a wild-eyed man, but he's just an artist who wants them as models. To elude the guards at a London wax museum, Lucy and Ethel disguise themselves as palace guards. Lucy plays gondolier when Ricky is invited to a Venetian wedding. Trifle at the Eiffel; Changing Guards; Gondola Ahoy!; Cyrus Shy: Muscling In; Life of the Party. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover features Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Stories and art by Paul S. Newman and Hy Rosen. The comedic misadventures of Lucy and Ricky Ricardo, based on the beloved TV sitcom that set the standard for all to follow. This issue's stories all take place in Hollywood. Lucy and Ethel think Ricky's footprints would look great in front of Grauman's Chinese Theater, but that just gets them arrested. Lucy tries to finagle her way into a meeting with movie mogul Moe Mogul. Lucy finally lands a movie role - as the clumsy waitress who dumps soup on the star. The Steps of the Stars; Breaking In; Drive-In Crazy; Cyrus Shy: The White Shoes; The Face on the Cutting Room Floor. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.