Comic books May 1955

Cover by Mike Sekowsky. Stories and art by Carl Wessler, Mike Sekowsky and Edvard Moritz. Super-heroics from publisher Sterling featuring Captain Flash, an early atomic-powered hero. While investigating doctored uranium, Captain Flash must save a poisoned Ricky by finding an antidote. The job is complicated when frozen dinosaurs are accidentally awakened from their icy slumber. Another girl masquerades as action girl Tomboy, and promptly gets abducted by Tomboy's gangster enemies, forcing the real Tomboy into action. Cap and Ricky battle the strange undersea menace of the Sharkmen. The Fight of the Century; The Beasts from 1,000,000 B.C.; Tomboy; Fighting Kit Carson; Sharkmen. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Digest-sized, 5.25" x 8", 68 pages, B&W Cover price $0.25.

Stories and art by Warren Kremer and others. The well-meaning but misunderstood Casper becomes one of Harvey Comics' best-known stars. Casper works as a substitute genie after scaring the real genie away. But things get out of hand when a crook steals the magic lamp. Then Spooky finds the genie, but he's never heard the expression "Be careful what you wish for." Plus a vintage ad for Wildroot Cream-Oil featuring Fearless Fosdick (with art by Al Capp). Casper the Friendly Ghost; The Magic Lamp; Spooky; Save-ty First; Casper Genie; Gosh Oh Genie; Spooky: Hat Happy. 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 3, issue 2 - May 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.

Volume 1, Issue 2 - Men's interest magazine featuring articles on war, sports, hunting and history. Plus pictorials. 8.5" x 11", 82 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Monthly children's magazine with stories, crafts, puzzles, and games. 9.5" x 12.5", 44 pages, B&W Cover price $0.50.

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Stories and art by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Don Lang, Armstrong Sperry, George Dasent and Lynd Ward. A digest of fiction, fact and comics for children from the producers of Parents Magazine. Sinbad the Sailor encounters the gigantic bird known as the Roc; A classic children's book by Lynd Ward, "The Biggest Bear;" A poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The Second Voyage of Sinbad the Sailor; Riddles; The Biggest Bear; The Children's Hour; How Do We Know the Age of a Tree?; What's the Good Word?; Out Went Susie; Hocus-Pocus Magic Tricks; Ghost of the Lagoon; Some Fun; Whittle a Willow Whistle; The Doctor Who Came Back; What Number, Please?; The Story-Telling Princess. 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 132 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Art by Bob Jenney. The Cisco Kid rode the range as the Robin Hood of the Old West with his corpulent sidekick Pancho, earning a permanent place in 20th-century pop culture. Cisco and Pancho pay a visit to trapper Pops in his remote cabin, just when outlaws Blaster Briggs and Greasy show up to rob him of his hidden wealth. But when Pops decides to put it in the bank, Blaster targets the bank instead. Train robbers target a gold shipment while the sheriff is busy chasing Cisco and Pancho, thinking they're in cahoots. Plus fun facts about the armadillo. The Armadillo; Blaster Briggs; Doubled in Wax. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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The Downfall, 1st Printing, Painted Cover. Art and cover by Lou Cameron. (NO HRN, with 5/55 date). Cover price $0.15.

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Painted cover art by Dik Browne. "Aladdin and His Lamp," art by Kurt Schaffenberger; When Aladdin acquires a magic lamp, its Genie brings him wealth and the hand of a princess in marriage, but a sorcerer steals the lamp by peddling new lamps for old and transports Aladdin's wife and palace to a remote land; Aladdin's magic ring allows him to restore the palace to its original site; He is re-united with his wife and the sorcerer is left wandering in the desert. "The Boy and the Wolf," script by Aesop (adapted from his original story); A mischievous shepherd boy cries "Wolf!" and the townspeople run to the meadow to save the sheep; They are furious when they discover it is a trick; The next day, the boy plays the same trick and, once again, the townspeople run to the meadow. "The Fat Man of Bombay," art by Alex A. Blum; Nursery rhyme on the upper half of the page telling of a man whose pipe is stolen by a bird. Wee "Willie Winkie," art by Alex A. Blum; Nursery rhyme on the lower half of the page telling of a boy who runs through town at bedtime. Article about the sperm whale, art by William A. Walsh. Aladdin and His Lamp pinup by Alex A. Blum. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Aladdin and His Lamp. NOTE: We do not currently differentiate between HRN 576 copies and other HRN #'s of Classics Illustrated Junior reprints. Cover price $0.15.

Photo cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "Strings on My Heart" and "Love Me for Myself" reprinted from Love at First Sight (1949) #5; "The Man From My Past" reprinted from Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #34; and "Headstrong!". "For a More Glamorous You, For Appearance Sake: Watch That Neckline, The Second Chin, Keep a Cool Head..." text article reprinted from "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #47 and from "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #57. Indicia states "Volume XXXI, Number 2, #183". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by unknown. Art by Ed Moline, Sam Cooper, Kenneth Landau, Shelly Moldoff and unknown. The magazine that dares tell the truth! In this issue: No, Tim...no! It's madness to go out onto that bridge! She loves you too much...which she finds out now, after calling you a coward! Deep within every woman, two love ideals strive for mastery! Watch one girl make her dramatic choice in "My Own Heart!" Plus: 1-page text story "Success Story"; "Kisses Bought!" with art by Ed Moline and Shelly Moldoff; 1-page text story "The Captain and the Corporal"; "Cupid #3547!" with art by Sam Cooper; and 100 Ways to Lose a Man! 1-pager "No. 2" with art by Kenneth Landau. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

may 1955. Pioneering magazine by Robert Harrison featuring scandalous stories about the personal lives of celebrities and other well-known individuals. 68 Pages, B&W, 8.5" x 11.5". Cover price $0.25.

"Bombo, Rogue Elephant!" To capture thieves that are intent on stealing a map that is taped around Bornbo's tusk, Congo Bill pretends to kill a bad elephant. Also includes: "The Return of Prince Padhan!"; "The Sun-Born Mountain Man"; and "The Mysterious Jungle!" Cover by Nick Cardy. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Dan Gordon and Lynn Karp. Teen hijinks featuring Cookie and his pals, created by legendary animator Dan Gordon. Cookie reinvents himself in order to win the approval of Angelpusss father; Struggling actresses Dottie and Dennie try to fake their way onto a movie set; Cookie goes out for football to impress Angelpuss, and finds he makes a better ball than a player. Cookie: That Powerful Personality; Famous Love Letters; Broadway Babes; Shopping Around!; Angelpuss; Buttons. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Reprints. Last pre-Code issue. All stories reprinted from Crime Must Pay The Penalty (1948) #19. In order of appearance: "New Faces for Sale!"; "Milton Vaughan: Young Man With a Chopper"; "Marked for Death"; and "Il Diavolo's Tight-Lipped Victims". "The Big Double-Cross" text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Gene Fawcette. Stories and art by Gene Fawcette and Charlotte Kay. Adorable 5-year-old girl Cutie Pie knows nothing but mischief, in a series inspired by the success of Dennis the Menace. Cutie's dad suffers greatly when Cutie and her mother go to the store for a sale. Cutie's mom accidentally bakes her wedding ring into a cake for the bake sale, and comedy hijinks ensue. Under protest, Cutie's dad takes her to the golf course, and quickly regrets it. A La Mode; As Is; She Takes the Cake; Florence Nightingale: Angel of Mercy; Sitter's Sitter; A Slight Handicap; Round Trip; Disk Jockey; Yours Truly, Cutie Pie and Copy. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Charles Biro and Tony DiPreta. This boys' adventure title was one of the comics that made publisher Lev Gleason a major player during the Golden Age. Slugger loses track of a certified check for a thousand dollars, and the Little Wise Guys have to find it before someone else cashes it. While traveling through Louisiana, the Little Wise Guys stumble on a duel between two Southern men. The backup historical strip features true tales about flying. Also, a multiple-choice quiz about various sports. Little Wise Guys: Slugger Draws a Blank; Wing-Dingers; Dilly Duncan of Dorset High: Fishing For Trouble; Little Wise Guys: The Lumps Are on Me; Little Wise Guys: Hero's Reward; Lev Gleason's Sport Quiz. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Hy Fleishman. Stories and art by A.C. Hollingsworth and others. A pre-Code horror series that is not as well-known other horror comics, but makes up for it with grue. When the old rivalry between two barons is revived by horse-racing and murder, a mysterious horse appears on a mission of vengeance. A Civil War soldier shares a magic charm with his sweetheart that will keep them united through life and death, but he didn't really think about what that means. Archaeologist Dr. Peale finds evidence of a race preceding the Native Americans, and awakens things that were better left in slumber. First issue to feature the Comics Code seal on the cover. The Mardenburg Curse; The Final Waltz; Shadow over Manton Farm; Don't Box Me In. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by Henry Boltinoff and unknown. Television and radio's coast-to-coast favorite! In this issue: Three untitled A Date with Judy stories. Plus: A Date with Judy 2-page text story "Questions and Answers"; untitled Peg 2-pager with art by Henry Boltinoff; Tips to Teens 2-pager "Speaking of Habits!"; untitled Liz story; and untitled Varsity Vic 1-pager with art by Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Hank Ketcham. Reprints of 4 daily Dennis the Menace cartoons. Happy Birthday Dennis, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. Phone-y Dennis, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. Charlie and the Big Cats text story. Punky, art by Al Wiseman; Punky can talk to animals. Dennis vs. Dentist, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. Hey Kids! Here's a Page You Can Color! activity page. Going to the Dogs, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. Reprints of 4 daily Dennis the Menace cartoons by Hank Ketchum. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Win Mortimer. Gotham City's Strangest Race starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Captain Compass story, script by Otto Binder, art by Joe Certa. Roy Raymond TV Detective story, art by Ruben Moreira. Professor Eureka humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 32 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Eugene Hughes and others. Tales of love, remorse and regret from publisher Stanley Morse. Helen and Jim give in to their desires, even though he's supposed to be dating her friend. A woman grows a little too close to her sister's boyfriend, and none of them realize it until it's too late. A woman finds an antidote to loneliness in the arms of a handsome man. Sultry (but Code-approved) telephone cover, possibly by Bob Powell. Test for Two Lovers; Kid Sister!; She's So Young; Hero Worship; Alone! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Joe Simon (as Chester Gould). "Dick Tracy vs. Odds Zonn!", script and art by Chester Gould; Tracy and Sam follow a lead and find Susie Zonn, daughter of Odds Zonn, in a daycare; Discovering that Susie was abandoned there by her parents, Tracy arranges for the little girl to live with the Plentys until her parents can be found; When the children are put to bed, B. O. discovers that Susie glows in the dark. Untitled story, script and art by Chester Gould; An over-eager watchmen delays Tracy long enough to allow Odds Zonn to escape, but Tracy manages to capture John-the-Barber; Sam Catchem uses a geiger counter and determines why Little Wings (Susie Zonn) glows in the dark; Tracy uses Mrs. Alton to test the lie detector ad police headquarters. Odds Zonn remains at large. "The Clue in the Diary" text story. Minit Mystery Starring the Count; The Count solves the murder of his host. "The Mysterious Clothes Vendor" text story, art by Chester Gould. Minit Mystery Starring the Count; Boris is called to a crime scene. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Funny-animal comics featuring Dinky, one of the lesser-known of Paul Terrys Terry-Toons. After hearing Uncle Drake's horror stories of duck-hunters, Dinky disguises himself as a decoy to warn other ducks. A weasel snake-oil salesman sells the barnyard hens a formula that's supposed to turn their eggs to gold. Percy decides Little Roquefort's new birdhouse is the perfect place to lie in wait. The Two-Faced Decoy; Terry Bears: Sleepy Head Papa; The Golden Egg; Rudy Rooster: Fishing With Rudy; Little Roquefort: Mouse in Armor; Barnyard Bazaar. 32 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.

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Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Tom McNamara and Howard Boughner. During the 1940s, military hero Don Winslow was the star of a comic strip, a movie serial and popular radio show. On assignment with the Coast Guard to protect fishing scows, Don and Red encounter the dangerous place called Disaster Falls. Don tests an experimental one-man submarine under dangerous weather conditions. Don and Red are stationed on a Coast Guard cutter in the Pacific that soon faces unexpected danger. Plus a quiz about the Coast Guard. Death Rides the Rapids; Cape Fear Landing; Don Winslows Crossword Puzzle; Bell Bottom Bill; Danger in the Depths; Don Winslow's Head-Knockers; Dizzy Daisy; Destination Danger. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 6 #18 -May 6, 1955. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Riders on the Range, Eagle cutaway centerfold, Luck of the Legion, Jack O'Lantern, 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 #19 -May 13, 1955. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Riders on the Range, Eagle cutaway centerfold, Luck of the Legion, Jack O'Lantern, 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 #20 -May 20, 1955. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Riders on the Range, Eagle cutaway centerfold, Luck of the Legion, Jack O'Lantern, 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 #21 -May 27, 1955. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Riders on the Range, Eagle cutaway centerfold, Luck of the Legion, Jack O'Lantern, 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.

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Volume 25, Issue 5 (Whole Number 138) - May, 1955. In this issue; "Beware the King of Clubs" by Agatha Christie, "True or False?" by Michael Innes, "The Seeds of Murder" by John F. Suter, "The Fog on Pemble Green" by Shirley Baker, and many more. Digest, 5" x 7.5", 162 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Stories and art by Rick Yager, Matt Christopher and Coulton Waugh. The long-running series that introduced "comic books" to the world, featuring reprints of comic strips. Dickie and Dan learn more about Dickie's rescuer, Granny Wing. Buck Rogers and Earthquake P. Jones are rescued by Dr. Immorta of Saturn. A series of short "True Heroic Stories," featuring real-life tales of heroism. Also featuring an ad to join the "Buck Rogers Rocket Rangers." Buck Rogers; Dickie Dare; What's the Answer To These School Problems?; Don't Move, Don't Speak; Keep Smiling; Tree Top Rescue. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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May 1955. Cover by Mel Hunter. Science fiction stories by Jacques Jean Ferrat, Joe Archibald, F.B. Bryning, John A. Sentry, Thomas J. O'Hara, R.E. Banks, Richard R. Smith, Ivan Janvier, Manly Wade Wellman, Dal Stivens, Evan Hunter, Max Dancey, and Sam merwin Jr. No interior illustrations. 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 8 - Number 5, May 1955. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. This issue features articles on The Sacred Dance of the Hindus, explains how to Develop YOUR Subconscious, and asks "Has the Holy Grail Been Found?" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos). Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Otto Messmer. Stories and art by Otto Messmer and Joe Oriolo. Comics adventures of the popular, long-running cartoon character; this series often featured art by the two men most associated with Felix, Otto Messmer and Joe Oriolo. Felix finds a piece of property with an ideal price, but it just has two problems: a grumpy neighbor, and the fact that the whole property is underwater. Felix goes fishing just as a hurricane is blowing in. Plus a profile of beloved "Lambchop" puppeteer and kids' show host, Shari Lewis. Winter Blunderland; Watered Property; Meet Shari Lewis; Dog Woes; Slow But Fast; Don Poco. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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French Edition of (The Magazine of...) Fantasy and Science Fiction. A typical issue contains original French fiction along with some American stories translated from the US magazine. Softcover digest, 6 1/4-in. x 7 1/2-in., 128 pages, black and white (text, no illustrations). NOTE: All text in French.