World of Wheels (1967) comic books 1960-1969
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Issue #17
Published Oct 1967 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.30
Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Jack Keller and Edd Ashe. Numbering continues from Dragstrip Hotrodders (1963) #16. Charlton taps into the "hot rod" subculture with drama on the road and racetrack. On the "outlaw" racing circuit, Ken King finds himself in a "grudge match" with Jim, the brother of the man Ken is supposed to have killed. Before he can reveal the truth, he is in a cross-country duel to the death on dirt bikes."Whitey" decides to teach bully Kirk a lesson on the racetrack, and impress beautiful Ruby at the same time. Plus an article with tips on avoiding car thieves. Ken King: Cross-Country Revenge!; Modified Madness; Thwart the Thief; The Hemi-Handed. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #18
Published Dec 1967 by Charlton Comics Group.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Jack Keller and Edd Ashe. Charlton taps into the "hot rod" subculture with drama on the road and racetrack. On the off-road racing circuit in the Ozarks, Ken King finds that there are no rules as he races his motorcycle against Homer's souped-up Model T Ford. Old home movies reveal that Gus's conservative dad was a speed demon on the track in his youth."Whitey" must outrace "Moonshot" in order to impress Nelly, Moonshot's beautiful beatnik-girl ex. Plus an article about new 1960s laws for motor vehicles, including state inspections. The Astro Rod; Look at the Laws; Thats My Pop; Ken King: Racing Country Style. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #19
Published 1968 by Charlton Comics Group.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Jack Keller and Edd Ashe. Charlton taps into the "hot rod" subculture with drama on the road and racetrack. In a two-part story, Ken King investigates after he's attacked in the desert by a driverless dune buggy. Teen hot-rodder Leon pursues his love of speed all the way to a career as an astronaut. Drag racer "Bullet Bob" learns the real money is in stock-car racing. Plus an article about good driving. The Comets Coming; More Precious Than Gold; Speedy; Ken King: Pursuit of the Transparent Man! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #20
Published 1968 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.49
Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Ernie Bache, Jack Keller and Edd Ashe. Charlton taps into the "hot rod" subculture with drama on the road and racetrack. Ken's winnings from the motorcycle race make him the target of Aldo Bucci and his gang. During a stint in the military, "Wonder" Boyd learns how to turn fear to his advantage. Tommy's teen love of drag racing gets his license suspended. Plus an article about traffic and traffic jams. Beast from the East; Bumper to Bumper; Wonder Boyds Return; Ken King: Drag Bike. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #21
Published 1968 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.30
Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Ernie Bache, Jack Keller and Edd Ashe. Charlton taps into the "hot rod" subculture with drama on the road and racetrack. Ken King pursues a thief, leading to a dune buggy-motorcycle chase across the desert. Association safety inspector Slade annoys both the racers and the track management with his habit for shutting down races, earning the nickname "Chicken" Slade. Drivers earn the name "the Rat Pack" on the raceway. Plus an article about driving in the rain. Mister Chicken; The Rat Pack; Driving in the Rain; Ken King: Duel in the Desert! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #22
Published 1968 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Ernie Bache, Jack Keller and Edd Ashe. Charlton taps into the "hot rod" subculture with drama on the road and racetrack. Police mistakenly accuse Ken King of being part of a motorcycle gang that robbed an armored car. A teen turns two old cars in his grandfather's barn into racing machines. Teen racers Chet and Buzz meet again as pilots in the Vietnam War. Plus a collection of auto-related anecdotes. I Can Drive Anything Faster Than You; Form Junk to Riches; Auto Tales; Ken King: Two Wheel Bandits! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #23
Published Dec 1968 by Charlton Comics Group.$7.20
$3.60
Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Jack Keller and Edd Ashe. Charlton taps into the "hot rod" subculture with drama on the road and racetrack. Reckless racing leads to a pile-up on the motorcycle flat-track, or as the cover puts it, "chaos reigned and sleek machinery turned into steel spaghetti as Ken's bike went down with the roaring pack!" Now that's some Stan Lee-like cover hyperbole. Racer "Speedball" hones his skills in Dukes of Hazzard-style back-country races with his pal Jesse, before graduating to the big time. Speedball; Psychological Reconstruction; The Wild Ones (Parents); Ken King: The Cage of Eagles; The Little Things. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #24
Published Feb 1969 by Charlton Comics Group.$7.20
$2.80
Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Jack Keller. Charlton taps into the "hot rod" subculture with drama on the road and racetrack. Ken King tries to race fair, even when other drivers exhibit dangerous behavior. But still, he cannot shed his reputation as a "dirty" racer. The "weird wheelers" are the strangest-looking drag racers on the circuit. Bike Basher; The Weird Wheelers; Strange Happenings; Ken King: The Trophy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #25
Published Apr 1969 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
$2.50
Cover by Tony Tallarico. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Tony Tallarico. Charlton taps into the "hot rod" subculture with drama on the road and racetrack. Ken brings his unique dirt-bike skills to bear against modern-day cattle rustlers. Slater learns that feeling sorry for other drivers is a luxury he can't afford on the racetrack. Plus an article about tires and safety. 200 M.P.H. Merry-Go-Round; Careful or Careless; Ken King: The Thunder Plague; Your Tires and Your Speed. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #26
Published Jun 1969 by Charlton Comics Group.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Cover by Tony Tallarico. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Tony Tallarico. Charlton taps into the "hot rod" subculture with drama on the road and racetrack. Ken King tackles the motorcycle gang known as the Satans, as the nationwide hysteria over "biker gangs" grows in the 1960s media. Quiet suburbanites Sue and Jim are terrorized by the dreaded biker gang the Road Lobos. Plus an article about safe driving. Run from the Wolves; Mother's Second Car; Driving for Surviving; Ken King: The Day the Satans Came to Town. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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$12 World of Wheels #26 VG VTG 1964 Bronze Age Charlton Comic Satan Biker Gang Cove Clicking on the links to the eBay listings shown above and then making a purchase may result in MyComicShop earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
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Issue #27
Published Aug 1969 by Charlton Comics Group.$7.20
$5.00
Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Tony Tallarico. Charlton taps into the "hot rod" subculture with drama on the road and racetrack. Buzz Rivera tries a dangerous maneuver against Ken King during the last lap of a desert motorcycle race. In an educational story, Ken King learns the nomenclature of cycling. Kelly is targeted by his girlfriend's macho, hot-rodding ex Luther, and Kelly's "candy-pink" Firebird isn't helping. Plus an article about safe driving. The Sissy Wagon; Cop Baiter; Live a Little Longer; Ken King: Match Game. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #28
Published Oct 1969 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.30
Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Vince Colletta, and Edd Ashe. Charlton taps into the "hot rod" subculture with drama on the road and racetrack. Ken has no choice but to buy a racing motorcycle from his enemy, Monster Mann, and hope his winnings will cover the cost. Ray Winters hires Coley Crabb and his pit boss for the famous race at Le Mans. Plus an article about safe driving. Part 1: Home Town Driver; Part 2: Lemon at Le Mans; Talking Roads; Ken King: Part I, The Monster Menace; Part II, The Pay Off. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #29
Published Dec 1969 by Charlton Comics Group.$7.20
$5.00
