Reptisaurus (1962) comic books 1960-1969

Cover by Sal Gentile and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Joe Gill and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Numbering continues from Reptilicus (1961) #2. Reptisaurus lays waste to human cities just like his movie inspiration, Reptilicus. A pair of mutant pterodactyls survive cocooned until awakened by atomic testing in 1961. Hiding from humankind in a remote wasteland, they encounter aliens who are planning an invasion of Earth - but didn't expect to find dinosaurs. Plus a backup story about the Loch Ness Monster. Reptisaurus the Terrible; Ugas the Unicorn; The Monster in the Loch. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Bill Molno, Vince Colletta, and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. The third of Charlton's trifecta of monster comics based on 1961 monster B-movies, after Konga and Gorgo. The world is horrified to realize there is not just one Reptisaurus, but two...and what happens when they meet? Interestingly, this comic features a scene in which Soviet premier Khrushchev says, "How come you guys didn't invent sump'in like dat?" Story (and cover) art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. In an oddball backup story, a henpecked caveman must fight a sabre-tooth tiger. Reptisaurus Meets His Mate; Screen a Spirit; Dhajas Choice! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Bill Molno, Vince Colletta, and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. The third of Charlton's trifecta of monster comics based on 1961 monster B-movies, after Konga and Gorgo. In "Soviet" China, Reptisaurus meets another dragon-like beast and falls in love, in a story (and cover) with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. But it turns out that this monster is a robot under the control of the Chinese authorities. Cameo appearance by the Abominable Snowman. A backup story looks at possible alien races, including the "famous Space Rats from Mars." Reptisaurus and the Peoples' Dragon; Xamas Question; First Meeting; Monsters from Outer Space! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Vince Colletta, and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. The third of Charlton's trifecta of monster comics based on 1961 monster B-movies, after Konga and Gorgo. In a Cold War story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott, Communist forces capture Reptisaurus, so the American military is assigned to set him free. A backup story muses on the old philosophical question, "How do I know I'm not just dreaming this?" Another backup story proposes possible alien races, including space ants and flying metal cookie-sheets with antennae. Plus a Cold War-era PSA. Reptisaurus vs. The Red Star; Dream or Reality; Your Role in the Cold War; Rulers of the Universe! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Bill Montes and Ernie Bache. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, and Bill Molno. The third of Charlton's trifecta of monster comics based on 1961 monster B-movies, after Konga and Gorgo. In a story featuring some great monster art by Bill Montes and Ernie Bache, scientists struggle to figure out how to stop Reptisaurus and his mate. But little do they know that the monsters are defending a nest of eggs. In a backup story, a woman has a dream of a future that seems to be coming true, but ends disastrously. Another backup story is a sort of variation on Ray Bradbury's classic "Mars Is Heaven." Reptisaurus Returns; Dream of Destruction; The Apers. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Bill Montes and Ernie Bache. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, and Sal Gentile. The third of Charlton's trifecta of monster comics based on 1961 monster B-movies, after Konga and Gorgo. As scientists race to figure out how to destroy Reptisaurus, little do they know that the maturing brood of baby Reptisauruses is hatched and on the move. Meanwhile, a mad scientist who knows of the babies is plotting to control them. In a backup story, two people learn the truth about their post-apocalyptic society where everyone is blind. Brood of the Beast; Seven Steps in the Snow; And the Light Shall Come. Final issue of the series; followed by Reptisaurus Special Edition (1963) #1. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.