Dragstrip Hotrodders (1963) comic books 1963-1965

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Jack Keller and others. Drama on the racetrack, in the pits, and behind the scenes. The series opens with a dramatic retelling of a real-life moment in racing history: In the 1950s, dragstrip pioneer AK Miller builds a racer out of an Oldsmobile engine, a 1950 Ford chassis, and a 1927 Model T Ford body for La Carrera Panamericana, a race that spans the entire length of Mexico. In 1954 he takes fifth place with the vehicle, called "Ensalada" by the locals because it was a "salad" of parts. Jimmy tries to join the hot-rod club at his new high school, but the others disdain his "creampuff" of a vehicle... until they see it race. Clean-cut hot-rodder Matt is targeted by the J. Jonah Jameson-like Oliver, who wants to see him in jail. Plus a text piece that explores what driving on America's highways was like in 1963. Hot Rod at the Panam; Creampuff Jockey; The Old Man in the Pit; Road Characters; Smash-Up; The Lawbreakers. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Edd Ashe, Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Drama on the racetrack, in the pits, and behind the scenes. A teen who comes from a family of racers doesn't understand why he's forbidden to drive. After Don is arrested for reckless driving, his father has his car "tuned down" to keep him from racing. Arnie learns that his unassuming Ford Falcon is capable of being a race car with the right adjustments. Plus advice on purchasing a car - for less than $100! Tamed Tiger; A Good Car for Under $100.00; Falcon Fever; The Pattern of Accidents; Outlaw Rod; More Power, Less Weight; Little Eliminator. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Edd Ashe, Jack Keller, Bill Fraccio and Tony Tallarico. Drama on the racetrack, in the pits, and behind the scenes. Bully Chick has a vendetta against visiting Englishman Jon, after Jon puts him in his place on the racetrack. Former back-roads racer Whitey must make some adjustments when he joins the pro drag-racing circuit. When Joey beats Ching in a race after Ching's transmission disintegrates, it fuels the rivalry between the racers' fathers. English Cousin; S/S King; Karsen Kute Kar Kompany; Speedy Sam; 1320 in 13.20; Drag Classes. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Molno and others. Drama on the racetrack, in the pits, and behind the scenes. Bryant gets into a collision with Buddy Alden, the spoiled rich kid who uses his father's money to buy his hot rods. After his Plymouth bites the dust, Hobie gets his grandfather's jalopy in shape to take on rude rival "Pete Moss." The latest racer to join the "Cremona Cam Crashers" is Joe, whose offbeat ideas and racecars earn him the nickname "Slow Joe the Thinker." The Fastest Toy in Town; Hot Rod Hash; Deuce Is High; Slow Joe, The Thinker. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Edd Ashe, Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Drama on the racetrack, in the pits, and behind the scenes. Mechanic Hank and driver Dan decide to trade places after Dan demolishes Hank's latest dragster in a race. The lifelong rivalry between Dave and Tibo gets dangerous when they both get hot rods. The first America's Cup race between the US and the UK in 1851 parallels a modern-day race between American and British rivals on the hot-rod track. Plus a prescient article about self-driving cars. The Wheelstanders; 2 for the Money; The Robot Driver; The Tired Creampuff; Great Moments in Racing History: Rods Across the Sea. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Pat Masulli and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Ernie Bache and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Drama on the racetrack, in the pits, and behind the scenes. After surviving a near-fatal crash in stock-car racing, Joe switches to midget racers, but the danger remains. Racer Link and mechanic Osgood graduate from soap-box derby racers to stock cars to dragsters. Howard's mother doesn't understand why the family car he's been tinkering with has so many admirers when she takes it to the store. Road to the Top; Always Automobiles; Week-End Warrior; The Mighty Mites; Hemi-Hurricane. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Jack Keller and Dick Giordano. Drama on the racetrack, in the pits, and behind the scenes. Hank earns the name "The Flying Farmboy" in his early days with his daredevil driving, but as he gets older and more cautious, he decides to win one last race before retiring. Buzzy makes a deal with Officer Baksek: if he can prove he's a good driver on the police training track, Baksek won't report his speeding to his father. Redheaded Pam hates the looks of both Norm and his car, but she can't deny that the man can race. Hot Rock; The Wrecker; We Are Looking at Sports Cars; The Last Race; Hot Rod Talk; Here Comes Ugly. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.