Comic books August 1957

Aug 1957. Science fiction and fantasy stories by Robert Silverberg, Harlan Ellison, Lee Correy, Henry Slesar, O.H. Leslie, and Ivar Jorgensen. Carmine Infantino illustration. Cover by Edward Valigursky. 5.5-in. x 7.75-in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 10 - Number 8, August 1957. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. This issue Aime Michel discusses Saucers Over Europe, and we pick back up with Frank Edwards "All Aboard for the Moon"! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos). Cover price $0.35.

Stories and art by Joe Oriolo. Comics adventures of the popular, long-running cartoon character; this series often featured art by Joe Oriolo, who made the character his own. Felix goes on vacation to the beach, with his pushy friend Windbag tagging along, despite his better judgment. The duo soon finds themselves lost at sea, fleeing from cannibals, and fighting over a "magic" lamp. Inky and Dinky are hired as couriers, and must deliver a special envelope. Vacation Troubles; The Strange Island; Finders Keepers; Kitty; Bragging Charlie; Puffy the Pigeon; Tee Vee Serial; Inky and Dinky. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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. Cover by Rose Gauthey. James Blish, C. S. Forester, Gérard Klein, Robert Bloch, Guy de Angelis, Gali Nosek, Tom Godwin, Rodger Lowe, Michel Carrouges. Softcover digest, 6 1/4-in. x 7 1/2-in., 144 pages, black and white (text, no illustrations).

Stories and art by Bill Molno, Sal Trapani, and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Charlton's Fightin' military series focuses on US sailors and submarines in combat, mostly during World War II. Lt. Gantling finds himself in command of a small, "expendable" PT boat during WWII. The pressure of looking for sunken mines begins to weigh on the crew of a minesweeper. A US destroyer is left a sitting duck after running aground on a sandbank. Expendable; Silent Death; Pity the Poor Pirate; Surprised Raid!; Landing Craft Infantry; Sunk With All Hands; Bell Bottom Bill. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Film in Review is a publication of the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures, Inc, an independent, non-profit organization of public citizens founded in 1909 to represent the interests of the motion picture public. This National Board further assists the development of the motion picture as a source of entertainment, as education, and as art, by providing media for the expression of the public's opinion about films and their cultural and social effects. 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Cover by Joe Simon. Stories and art by Bob Powell, Tom Gill, Al Avison and Lee Elias. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Vera feels stuck between two worlds because she's only 15 but looks 21. After Trina wins a small fortune, fiance Fred borrows money against his better judgment, giving the impression he's only after her money. Ginny suspects the worst when fiance Kip is seen with beauty Drucie. Misfit; Bus Ride; Dinner for Two; To Marry for Money; Engagement Ring; Spotlight on Love. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Published by Raymond A. Palmer, science fiction writer and editor of Amazing Stories and other publications. 6.5" x 9.25", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Ogden Whitney. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger, Bob Jenney and Harry Lazarus. An anthology series featuring tales of fantasy and science fiction adventure from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A man speaks to his dead wife through the picture window in his secluded house; A man finds himself hurled into the past; A stranded soldier is rescued by the St. Bernard named Bozo he had as a child many years before. The Time Capsule!; Behind the Picture Window; Thanks to Mr. Peabody!; The Eternal Hunter!; The Man Who Feared!; The Faithful Bozo! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Indicia title is "FURY, No. 781." Based on the 1955-60 "Fury" TV series. Photo cover of Fury (as played by Highland, photo) and Joey Newton (as played by Bobby Diamond). Intro with photos of Fury (as played by Highland), Joey Newton (as played by Bobby Diamond), and Jim Newton (as played by Peter Graves). Stolen Fury, pencils by Tom Gill; While Jim Newton in in the city selling 35 wild horses he has corralled, the herd is stolen by horse rustlers; When Joey tries to trail them on Fury, he is captured and taken blindfolded to the rustlers' hideout. Tall Timber, pencils by Tom Gill; Tom Skobee, an old friend of Jim Newton's, asks him to come to his timber camp along Fox River and help him investigates a series of incidents that are sabotaging his logging operation. Promo for Lee Hunter Indian Fighter Four Color #779. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Indicia title is "ELMER FUDD, No. 783." Cover art by Ralph Heimdahl. Pet Peeve; Elmer's rich Uncle Cosmo comes to visit and Daffy gets annoyed when Cosmo assumes Daffy is Elmer's pet duck. Double Trouble; Baby Face Fenton, who looks and dresses exactly like Elmer, robs a bank; Elmer is afraid that he will be mistaken for Baby Face and decides to hide out in a vacant house near town. Elmer Fudd and the Boo-Boo Bird; While working as a janitor in a museum, Elmer accidentally breaks a statue of a Boo-Boo Bird. Fair Exchange; Elmer trades his cheese shop for a shoe factory. All interior art by Phil de Lara. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

10¢ Edition. Indicia title is "Walt Disney's WRINGLE WRANGLE, No. 821." Photo cover of John "Doc" Grayson (as played by Fess Parker). Man with a Guitar; biography of song writer-actor Stan Jones. Walt Disney's Wringle Wrangle, art by Jesse Marsh; Crooks try to delay a wagon train headed to Oregon by diverting the wagon train's Sioux guards with fake news of a war with another tribe; The outlaws then kidnap the Chief's son in order to provoke the Sioux into attacking the wagon train. "Based on the Walt Disney motion picture "Westward Ho, the Wagons!" which was adapted from the novel "Children of the Covered Wagon," by Mary Jane Carr." Lyrics to the song "Wringle Wrangle" by Stan Jones, art by Stan Jones. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

15¢ Edition. Indicia title is "Walt Disney's WRINGLE WRANGLE, No. 821." Photo cover of John "Doc" Grayson (as played by Fess Parker). Man with a Guitar; biography of song writer-actor Stan Jones. Walt Disney's Wringle Wrangle, art by Jesse Marsh; Crooks try to delay a wagon train headed to Oregon by diverting the wagon train's Sioux guards with fake news of a war with another tribe; The outlaws then kidnap the Chief's son in order to provoke the Sioux into attacking the wagon train. "Based on the Walt Disney motion picture "Westward Ho, the Wagons!" which was adapted from the novel "Children of the Covered Wagon," by Mary Jane Carr." Lyrics to the song "Wringle Wrangle" by Stan Jones, art by Stan Jones. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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"The Life and Death of the Phoenix Kid" (art by Jay Scott Pike), "The Cooley Gang Strikes," "Medicine Man," "Empty Holsters" (art by Sid Check), and "Dangerous Game." John Severin cover. Cover price $0.10.

Aug-Sep 1957. Humor Digest featuring jokes and cartoons. Jayne Mansfield interior photo cover. Cover by Bob Tupper. Cartoons by Bill Wenzel, George Troop, Ken Otis, Frank Beaven, Stanley Rayon, and others. Softcover Digest, saddle-stitched, 5 1/4-in. x 7-in., 100 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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August cover date. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 22, Issue 7 - August 1957. Cover by Tom Beecham. Men's magazine featuring articles on true crime, and politics. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W Cover price $0.35.

Initially titled "Jem" until some time in the late 50's-early 60s. Men's interest magazine with fiction, articles and pictorials. 8-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, B&W with color on some pictorial pages. Mature readers. Cover price $1.25.

Initially titled "Jem" until some time in the late 50's-early 60s. Men's interest magazine with fiction, articles and pictorials. 8-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, B&W with color on some pictorial pages. Mature readers. Cover price $1.25.

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Volume 1, Issue 6 - August, 1957. Vintage men's interest magazine that features short fiction stories, music reviews, adult humor comics, interviews, fashion, and nude pin-up photography. 8" x 11", 76 pages, B&W with spot color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Jerry Grandenetti. Written by Robert Kanigher, Bill Finger, Ed Herron and Bob Haney. Art by Jerry Grandenetti, Ross Andru, Irv Novick, Russ Heath and Mike Esposito. War front fury! Battlefield adventures! You're allowed only one pitch in this game...and this is it! Don't miss..."The Walking Grenade!" by Robert Kanigher and Jerry Grandenetti. Also in this issue: "Desert Stand!" by Bill Finger, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito; "Bunker Hill Beachhead!" by Ed Herron and Irv Novick; and "Jump-Off Town!" by Bob Haney and Russ Heath. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Story and art by Charles Schulz. A collection of comic strips featuring Charlie Brown and the whole Peanuts Gang, oh, and Snoopy is here too. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, B&W.

Vol. 3 #2 - Aug. 1957. Format change from humor magazine to men's interest magazine. Fiction, articles and pictorials. 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 54 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $0.35.

2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Charles Schulz.

A collection of comic strips featuring Charlie Brown and the whole Peanuts Gang, oh, and Snoopy is here too.

Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 120 pages, B&W.

1st printing.

Story and art by Charles Schulz.

A collection of comic strips featuring Charlie Brown and the whole Peanuts Gang, oh, and Snoopy is here too.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 120 pages, B&W.

Western comics featuring the masked lawman The Rider, Native hero Lone Eagle, and grizzled prospector the Old Hermit. The hooded hero The Rider takes on The Baron, who is trying to turn the West into his own personal kingdom. Lawman Brent Foster seeks the truth behind the murder of Hiram Keighley. A con man with a traveling casino tries to get The Hermit to join in his scheme. The Rider: Renegades at Buffalo Butte; Ghost Bullet; Swift Arrow: The Brave with Many Brothers!; Swift Arrow: Land of Danger!; The Hermit: The Square Wheel. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Talking magpies Heckle and Jeckle are known for their identical appearance, their distinctive chatter, and their mischievous schemes. Jeckle wins a monkey in a quiz show, but it's even more mischievous than Heckle and Jeckle are. The talking magpies offer to help Dimwit develop a personality that will impress Daphne. The duo decides to reform and do nothing but good deeds, but that causes even more chaos than their pranks. Something for Nothing; Terry Bears; Dimwit; Moans and Groans; Little Roquefort; An Animal Hunt; Dimwit; Sighting a Kite; Booby Contest; Whistling Papa; The Uninvited Pests; Gandy Goose; Dimwit; Terry Bears. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Debbie falls for her buddy Russ, but finds herself trapped in the friendzone. Gloria is torn between handsome Kip and nerdy Mark, until a student council election forces her to make a choice. Naive Cindy feels the Earth move during a party game of Spin the Bottle, but she doesn't know the identity of the lucky boy she kissed. City girl Marion feels country boy Jack is too fresh when they meet in a haystack, but she warms to him after he works bare-chested in her family's yard. Suspicious Of Love!; In Love; I Flattered Men; A Kiss To Remember; Lovable Yokel!; Hi-School Hi-Spots. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol 1 #1 to #5 were published in tall/narrow format; then with Vol. #1 #5 format switched to standard magazine-size. Cover price $0.25.

Song lyrics, short gossip articles and period photographs. Also includes a full-page ad for Pat Boone's first movie, Bernardine. Long running music magazine featuring articles, song lyrics and fan letters. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 68 pages, B&W Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 1, Issue 3 - August, 1957. Men's interest magazine focusing on cheesecake photography of classic pinup beauties. 8.5" x 10.5", 66 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Gosh, it's a rainy day..."; The gang answers an ad looking for someone to haunt a house. Advertisement for body builder Joe Bonomo's Strongmen's Club of America, includes half-page, 6-panel cartoon. Homer's Coloring Page coloring contest. "Scuse me, can you tell me where I can find the public library?; Melvin needs to get a book from the library. "Look, gang, Dugan has a stove!"; The gang goes looking for coal to burn in Dugan's new stove. Scripts by Stan Lee, art by Dan DeCarlo. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

UK Edition. black and white; 24 pages.

Cover by Jack Kirby. Featuring: 6 page story "The Magic Lantern" drawn by Bill Ely; 6 page story "The Road to Nowhere" drawn by Bernard Baily; 6 page story "Three Fearful Wishes" drawn by Jim McArdle; 6 page story "The Human Dragon" pencilled by Jack Kirby. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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August 1957. Cover by Mel Hunter. Stories: "Why Guided Missiles Can Not Be Controlled" by "Y", "The Tunesmith" by Lloyd Biggle, Jr., "Wanted In Surgery" by Harlan Ellison, "The Last Victory" by Tom Godwin, "The Birds and the Bees" by Dave E. Fisher, "Bramble Bush" by Alan E. Nourse, "The Bridge" by G. G. Revelle, and "The Last Brave Invader" by Charles L. Fontenay. 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; 120 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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August 1957. Cover by Malcolm Smith. Science fiction stories: "Battle Out of Time" by Dwight V. Swain, "The Hostile Survivors" by A. Bertram Chandler, "Skid Row Pilot" by Randall Garrett, "Reality Unlimited" by Robert Silverberg, and "Flight into the Unknown" by Tom W. Harris. 5-3/8 in. x 7-1/4 in; black and white with spot color; 128 pages. Cover price $0.35.