Comic books January 1955

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Al Wenzel, Carl Hubbell, Ralph Mayo and Charles Biro. An anthology title from publisher Lev Gleason and his primary creator, Charles Biro, featuring teen hero Crimebuster and his nemesis Iron Jaw. In a shift in the Crimebuster saga, the teen hero finds himself penniless and goes out for football to win a college scholarship, foregoing crimefighting completely. Sniffer throws himself a birthday party and invites the Deadly Dozen, but it's Iron Jaw who really spells disaster. Rocky X tries to escort a female general to safety through enemy lines. Crimebuster: The Big Big Shot; Greatest Dares; Sniffer and Iron Jaw: Happy Birthday, Dear Sniffer; Crimebuster: Carrying the Grudge; Rocky X: Yes, Ma'am, General. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 3, Issue 1 - January, 1955. Men's interest digest with stories of war, science, and crime, as well as many full pages dedicated to tasteful pin-up photography. Softcover Digest, 5" x 7.5", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Bugs Bunny in "Fountain of Youth" and two untitled stories. Issue also has one-page gag strips. Back cover and inside front cover have one-page features which have Bugs Bunny showing readers how to do simple gags/tricks. No story/art credits given. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Humor digest filled with single-page cartoons and jokes mainly centered around the relationships of men and women of the time. 5" x 7", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Candy in "Fur the Love O'Mink" co-starring Ted Dawson, Agnes O'Connor, Trish Traynor and Gladys Scriblit. Candy also stars in three untitled reprint stories. Plus: Jonesy in reprint story "The Fast Stepper" co-starring Jeepers, Linda Logan and Knuckles McMaul. Also: 1-page reprint text story "Nifty Gets the Prize" starring Nifty Wilson, Joyce Kramer, Rocky and Mr. Hart. And: Philbert in 1-page untitled reprint story co-starring Pete, Philbert's mother and Abigail Lane. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Brazilian series. This series includes new material as well as reprints from Fawcett's Captain Marvel (U.S.) and Miller & Co.'s (UK) Marvelman. 68 pages, B&W, Portuguese language.

Heinz Premium Promo for the "Captain Gallant of the Foreign Legion" TV Show. Buster Crabbe as Captain Gallant B&W Matte Photo.

Heinz Premium Promo for the "Captain Gallant of the Foreign Legion" TV Show. Cullen Crabbe as "Cuffy" B&W Matte Photo.

Stories and art by Steve Muffatti and others. The well-meaning but misunderstood Casper becomes one of Harvey Comics' best-known stars. Wendy makes a special potion that turns the Ghostly Trio into friendly ghosts, but no one believes they've changed. Casper tries to befriend visiting aliens, but the Ghostly Trio proves that even aliens are afraid of ghosts. Tuff ghost Spooky, bored with people who scare too easily, goes to Tuff Town, where nobody knows or cares about ghosts. Casper the Friendly Ghost; The Happy Brew; Spooky; Kilroy Was Here; All Wet; Space Spooks; Casper's Diary; Spooky: Tuff Town. 36 pages, four color. Cover price $0.10.

Vintage men's interest magazine dedicated to War, Hunting, and Adventure stories, along with adult themed comic strips, and nude pin-up pictorials. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 90 Pages B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 2, issue 4 - January 1955. Men's interest magazine focusing on celebrities, athletes, and pin-up models. 4-in. x 5 1/2-in., 68 pages, B&W Cover price $0.15.

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Vol. 10. No. 6. Jan. 1, 1955. Illustrated throughout. 5" x 6 1/4". 64 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.35.

Issue 1 - January, 1955. Short lived men's interest magazine that focused on the art of fashion and pin-up photography. 8.5" x 10.5", 98 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.35.

Stories and art by H.A. Rey, Andrew Lang, L. Frank Baum, Bee Lewi, and Leo Tolstoy. A digest of fiction, fact and comics for children from the producers of Parents Magazine. The monkey Curious George finds trouble with a bicycle; A fairy tale by Wizard of Oz author Frank Baum; A new version of the tale of Cinderella. Cinderella and the Glass Slipper; Riddles; Curious George Rides a Bike; Why Don't We See Our Breath in Warm Weather?; What's the Good Word?; The Empty Drum; Play Cops and Robbers; The Magic Bonbons; Some Fun; Freddie Frog; Famous Pairs; Looney Limericks; The New Member; People of Mystery; Puzzle Corner. 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 132 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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Volume 26, Issue 7 - December 1954. Children's Playmate Magazine features creative stories, poems, rebuses, recipes, activities, crafts, science experiments, and health articles for children. This issue is Christmas themed. 52 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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The War of the Worlds, 1st Printing, Painted Cover. Art and cover by Lou Cameron. (HRN 125, with 1/55 date). Cover price $0.15.

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The War of the Worlds, 4th Printing, Painted Cover. Art and cover by Lou Cameron. (HRN 148). Cover price $0.15.

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Painted cover art by Dik Browne (?). "The Steadfast Tin Soldier," script by Hans Christian Andersen (adapted from his original story), art by Dik Browne (?);After several dangerous adventures, a tin soldier is reunited with his sweetheart, a paper dancing doll. "The Actor and the Farmer," script by Aesop (adapted from his original story), art by Alex A. Blum; An actor and a farmer compete for a prize by imitating the cry of a pig. "Young Night Thought," script by Robert Louis Stevenson, art by Alex A. Blum; Poem from "A Child's Garden of Verses" about a youngster falling asleep. Article about the dingo, art by William A. Walsh. Steadfast Tin Soldier Pinup on the back cover. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

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The Steadfast Tin Soldier. Back-up story, "The Actor and the Farmer." NOTE: We do not currently differentiate between HRN 576 copies and other HRN #'s of Classics Illustrated Junior reprints. Cover price $0.15.

10.75" x 13.75", 70 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller and others. Comics on Parade features reprints of Ernie Bushmiller's popular Nancy strip, featuring precocious Nancy and her streetwise pal Sluggo. Sluggo has a solution when he and Nancy have to walk through a "tough neighborhood," featuring Bushmiller's adorable version of juvenile delinquents (they look more like The Little Rascals). Nancy gets a new diary, but can't think of anything interesting to write in it. Nancy; Stamp Tips. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "She Kept Men Dangling"; "She Craved Excitement" reprinted from Glamorous Romances (1949) #41; "Whispers From the Past"; and "Out to Break Us Up" reprinted from Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #30 and from Love Experiences (1949) #12, and reprinted in Ten Story Love Vol. 36 (1955) #3. "For a More Glamorous You: You'll Be Alluring If...Are You a Good Blind Date?" text article reprinted from "Help Yourself To Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #17. Indicia states "Volume XXX, Number 6, #181. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by unknown. Art by Harry Lazarus and unknown. The magazine that dares tell the truth! In this issue: He's going to let the whole world know that she's the girl in his heart...and arms! Jill got her man...because she knew where to look for him! You'll learn where, too, in "How to Find Your Mate!" Plus: "Heart's Dilemma!"; 1-page text story "The Biggest Worry"; "Calculating Heart" with art by Harry Lazarus; "Love on the Shelf!"; 1-page text story "I Don't Rate Her!"; "Love Token"; and "Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"The Girl Who Loved Danger!" After experiencing a panther and a baboon in the wild, candy heiress Alva Matson decides that adventuring with Congo Bill is not her cup of tea. "Chota, Television Star!" Congo Bill dons an ape costume to teach Chota a lesson. Also includes: "The Man Who Hunted Congo Bill!" and "The Gentle Jungle Killers." Cover by Nick Cardy. Superboy stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Know Your Country!" Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Dan Gordon and Ken Hultgren. Teen hijinks featuring Cookie and his pals, created by legendary animator Dan Gordon. Cookie and Jitterbuck get on the wrong plane and wind up in India; Learning Angelpuss admires the Middle Ages, Cookie, Jitterbuck and Zoot decide to bring back the art of chivalry; Pop dreams of a huge meal, then awakens to find he has no appetite. Cookie: Love Those Distant Places!; A Matter of Tactics; Billie; Come to Order; Pop O'Toole; Jitterbuck: Stop the Press!; Angelpuss. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"He Wore a Tin Star" (art by John Romita Sr.), "Four-Legs and Six-Guns" (art by Dick Ayers), "The Get-Away," "Quick on the Draw!" (art by Bob McCarty), "Shotgun Guard" (art by Jay Scott Pike), and a two-page text story, "Fang and Claw." John Severin cover. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Joe Kubert, Tony Di Preta, Al Wenzel, Pete Morisi and Charles Biro. The title that launched the crime comics genre, Crime Does Not Pay was noted for its violent pre-Code content and lurid tales of underworld life. A gang war turns a town into a war zone. An extra-polite bank robber bears a strange resemblance to future extra-polite aircraft hijacker D.B. Cooper. Criminal mastermind Cecil has an alligator pit for those who defy him, in a story featuring early art by comics legend Joe Kubert. Anybody's Oyster; The Case of the Broken Bones; The Case of the Polite Bank Robber; The Judges' Dilemmas; The Violent Saga of the Ambitious Hank Dorish; Loony Line-Up; The Poison Peddler; Easy Money. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"Clay Pigeon!" (art by Mac Pakula), "The Big Blow-Up!" (art by John Severin), "South of the Border!" (art by 'Mighty Crusaders' co-creator Paul Reinman), "Detective Work" (art by Reinman), and a two page text story, "The Big Plan." Cover price $0.10.

"Trained for Terror," "One Angle Too Many," "Doom on High," and "Movie-Struck Maniac." Two page text story, "Framed for Murder." Cover price $0.10.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Storie-Book #35

1st printing.

Art and cover by Cliff Young.

Adapted from the Book of Samuel, this is the story of one boy's courage, a boy named David, as he stood defiant against an unstoppable force, in this case, a giant, unbeatable Philistine warrior named Goliath, and proved that his faith was mightier than the sword!

Hardcover, 32 pages, full color.

Cover price $0.35.

A Big Golden Book - 1st printing. By Elizabeth Beecher and Al Schmidt. From the Creek Indian War to Congress to his final hours at the last stand of the Alamo, this book tells the tale of one the most legendary American icons of all time. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. All Ages

5.5" x 7.5", 132 pages, B&W Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Hank Ketcham. Dennis, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. Dig That Dennis, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. Look Who's Talkin' starring Dennis the Menace, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. Trick or Treat! text story. Punky, art by Al Wiseman; Punky gets a bedtime story. A Shopping We Will Go!, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. Dennis the Chef, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff and Charles Paris. The Batmen of All Nations starring Batman and Robin, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. X Marks the Mystery starring Captain Compass, script by Otto Binder, art by Joe Certa. The Castle of Doom starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. 32 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Fine $3.60 View scans Corner Damage. Edge damage. Soiling. Discounted from $4.00.

Issue 4 (whole number 699) - January 29, 1955. Norwegian digest-sized weekly detective magazine, home to stories about the detective Knut Gribb and his fight against criminals Thomas Ryer and Olga Barcowa. 5.5" x 7.25", 48 text pages plus covers.

Cover art by Joe Simon (as Chester Gould). "Dick Tracy and the Case of the Killer-Crooner," script and art by Chester Gould; While Sam heads a search party for Tracy, Tonsils meets his fate at the hands of Mr. Crime; Rifle Ruby pulls Tracy from the river and carries him to her cabin; She then goes down the mountain to get Doc Waters. Harvey Comics News. Untitled story, script and art by Chester Gould; Tracy recovers enough from his injuries to lead the search for Sparkle and Bonnie Braids; Newsuit Nan approaches Mr. Crime with a money-making scheme that involves kidnapping and murder. "For Love or Murder" text story; Lt. Hanes solves a murder at the Darby mansion. Untitled Girl Friday story, pencils by Jim Mooney; Myra solves a murder at the theater. "Drama of Death" text story; The police solve a murder at the Bright Lights Hotel. "Many Glove Prints Can Be Identified" Crimestoppers Textbook; An explanation of how glove prints can be identified. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Digest sized humor book with tons of single-page gags. 5" x 7", 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 1, Issue 1 - 1955. Short-Lived vintage men's interest magazine focused entirely on nude black and white pin-up pictorials. 8" x 10.5", 46 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS-

Volume 22, Issue 3 - January, 1955. 6.5" x 9", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Vol. 6 #1 -Jan. 7, 1955. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Riders on the Range, Eagle cutaway centerfold, Luck of the Legion, For Bravery, Look Around, Harris Tweed Extra Special Agent, Storm Nelson, Mark the Youngest Disciple. Plus text stories and articles. 10 3/4-in. x 13 1/2-in., 14 pages, B&W and full color.

Vol. 6 #2 -Jan. 14, 1955. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Riders on the Range, Eagle cutaway centerfold, Luck of the Legion, For Bravery, Look Around, Harris Tweed Extra Special Agent, Storm Nelson, Mark the Youngest Disciple. Plus text stories and articles. 10 3/4-in. x 13 1/2-in., 14 pages, B&W and full color.

Vol. 6 #3 -Jan. 21, 1955. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Riders on the Range, Eagle cutaway centerfold, Luck of the Legion, For Bravery, Look Around, Harris Tweed Extra Special Agent, Storm Nelson, Mark the Youngest Disciple. Plus text stories and articles. 10 3/4-in. x 13 1/2-in., 14 pages, B&W and full color.

Vol. 6 #4 -Jan. 28, 1955. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Riders on the Range, Eagle cutaway centerfold, Luck of the Legion, Jack O'Lantern begins, Harris Tweed Extra Special Agent, Storm Nelson, Mark the Youngest Disciple. Plus text stories and articles. 10 3/4-in. x 12 1/2-in., 14 pages, B&W and full color.