Comic books January 1965

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Cover by Joe Kubert and Jack Adler (washtone). Written by Robert Kanigher and Hank Chapman. Art by Joe Kubert and Jack Abel. No one returns from the..."Battle of the Tank Graveyard!" by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert. Starring the Haunted Tank, Jeb Stuart, Arch Asher, Rick Rawlins, Slim Stryker, General J.E.B. Stuart (ghost), Danny and Milt. Plus: "The Junkyard Champ!" by Hank Chapman and Jack Abel. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

"The Wrong Kind of Love," "Don't Weep For Me," and "Heartbreak For a Star!" Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan. Stand-in for Love. I'll Be Around, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Helen's fiancee takes a job in South America, and despite herself she eventually falls in love with someone else. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. I'll Never Love Again, pencils by Gene Colan; When Sharon's finacee leaves her waiting at the altar, she avoids becoming involved again, but a persistent stranger eventually breaks throught her resolve. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Three-Way Attack on Green Lantern, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene; Hector Hammond creates an energy duplicate of a Guardian to fight Hal Jordan. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Joe Gill, Charles Nicholas, Bill Fraccio, Tony Tallarico, and Ernie Bache. Gunsmith Clay Boone creates a masked identity to deal justice in the Old West, the Gunmaster, aided by teen sidekick Bullet the Gun Boy. Gunmaster and Bullet try to protect a wagon train from attack. Another Gunmaster appears, but the real GM has an advantage: only he knows the secret of the twelve-shot pistol. Plus a look at medicine, stagecoaches and wilderness scouts in the Old West. The Golden Wagon; The Scout; Good Guns; Gunmaster vs. Gunmaster; Western Doctor; The Stagecoach. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Joe Gill, Norman Nodel, Bill Fraccio, Tony Tallarico, and Ernie Bache. Gunsmith Clay Boone creates a masked identity to deal justice in the Old West, the Gunmaster, aided by teen sidekick Bullet the Gun Boy. No one believes that former bank robbers Jeff and Tote Chase have gone straight, especially when the town bank is robbed, but GM and Bullet will fight to prove them innocent. The Gunmaster and Bullet the Gun Boy set out to free Captive Town, but the task is almost too much even for them. Plus features about plants in the Old West, and the Alamo. Forget the Past; Plant Life of the West; Two Boys; The Tireless Trapper; Gunmaster: Captive; Remember the Alamo. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "January, 1965!" Collects Baby Huey and Papa (1962) #15, Baby Huey Duckland (1962) #8, Casper the Friendly Ghost (1958 3rd Series Harvey) #77, Casper's Ghostland (1958) #24, Devil Kids Starring Hot Stuff (1962) #16, Harvey Hits (1958) #88, Little Audrey and Melvin (1962) #16, Little Dot Dotland (1962) #16, Little Lotta (1955 1st Series) #57, Mutt and Jeff (1939-65 All Am./National/Dell/Harvey) #143, Richie Rich (1960 1st Series) #29, Richie Rich Dollars and Cents (1963) #7, Sad Sack (1949) #161, Sad Sacks Funny Friends (1955) #55, Sad Sad Sack World (1964) #2, and Tuff Ghosts Starring Spooky (1962) #14. These volumes are some of the earliest examples of Collected Comics. Companies, like Harvey, would archive their material by taking all the issues they released that month and having them bound into hardcover book format. The issues come complete with front and back covers and interiors. They were trimmed down perfectly to fit the hardcover format. Each year has twelve volumes, one for each month of the year. These are extremely rare items. Hardcover (No Dust Jacket), 288 pages, full color.

Stories and art by Warren Kremer and Helen Cason. A showcase anthology that launched many of Harvey's long-running titles. This issue features the dim but kind-hearted giant Stumbo. Stumbo tries to tiptoe past the library so he doesn't make any noise, but he's still the size of Godzilla. Hot Stuff the little devil designs a quiver to hold his pitchfork, but still manages to jab his uncle right in the diaper. Stumbo encounters a town whose residents insist on being lazy, no matter how hard he tries to motivate them. Stumbo the Giant; Hot Stuff the Little Devil; Stumbo the Giant Does as He Pleases; Effortless Land. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Vintage supermarket tabloid magazine full of high profile true crime stories of the FBI and the CIA, some with testimonials from those involved in, or close to the cases themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 66 pages, B&W. Recommended for ages 16+. Cover price $0.35.

Cover by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by John Romita, Sr., Tony Abruzzo, Arthur Peddy and unknown. How could he tell her that he would never see her again? Find out in..."A Date with Heartbreak"! Also featuring "An End to Waiting" and "I Was Too Much in Love"! Plus: 1-page text filler "A Love Letter/I Need You" by Virgin Munoz. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Harvey Kurtzmans legendary follow-up to the original MAD launched the careers of many future stars of comics, comedy and publishing, including associate editor Terry Gilliam. This issue features the first published Fritz the Cat strip by R. Crumb, as well as a Jay Lynch story, a Skip Williamson story, and an early Wonder Warthog story by Gilbert Shelton. Sometimes listed as Vol. 2, #10. 48 pages. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Cover art by Ogden Whitney. Good Old Peepwhistle!, script by Richard Hughes (as Shane O'Shea), art by Ogden Whitney; After graduation from P.S. 45, Herbie sets his sights on his father's old school, Peepwhistle Prep; Herbie pledges his father's fraternity, Tappa Kegga Koke, and passes all the tests, but is still not admitted. High Spirits!, script by Richard Hughes (as Shane O'Shea), art by Ogden Whitney; The Unknown is over-crowded and four inhabitants come down to Earth to haunt a mansion, just purchased by Herbie's dad. Herbie takes care of them one by one. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Published by brothers John and Tom McGeehan, this newsletter focused on Comics and Tarzan. 8.5" x 11", 32 pages, B&W, text only.

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Cover art by Joe Certa. "Salute to Courage" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff; commemoration of President John F. Kennedy. "The Beings in the Color Rings" starring J'onn J'onzz Manhunter from Mars, script by Dave Wood, art by Joe Certa; A strange creature made up of colored rings drains the color from various Earth objects, including the Manhunter and Zook, for its own nefarious purposes. Mysteries of the Ages article about Clara Lake, a notorious English medium. "The Man Who Hated His Powers," art by Howard Sherman; Dirk Reynolds begins to glow with an unquenchable light that will serve as a beacon to guide an alien invasion fleet to Earth. 25 Years of Batman ad. 80 Page Giant Superman Annual ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Norman Nodel and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. Penny wants Chuck to quit boxing, but he sees it as his ticket out of the city. Tour guide Jill realizes the same guy is taking her tour every week. Wealthy Carl loves middle-class Sue, but Carl's parents object. Plus advice on dealing with your future spouse's relatives. The Battle for Love; Only One Love; Guide to Love; Sleeping Bride; Who Are You Marrying?; Only Love Matters. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Western series featuring the cowboy hero Idaho and his sidekick Frazzle. This issue features Idaho trying to rescue Frazzle from a group of renegades in "One More Inch Means Death," "Shadow of Disaster," and "The Renegades." Story and art credits: Unknown. Inside covers feature full-page features on "The Guns That Won the West" and "They Rode to Battle." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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January 1965. Cover by Morrow. Stories: "Starchild"(Part 1 of 3) by Jack Williamson and Frederick Pohl, "The Recon Man" by Wilson Tucker, "Vanishing Point" by Jonathan Brand, "Retief, God-Speaker" by Keith Laumer, "Answering Service" by Alma Hill, and "The Heat Racers" by L. D. Ogle. 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; 130 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.40.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Highlight of the year's best illustration. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., full color.

One of many vintage supermarket tabloid magazines full of high profile FBI and CIA cases of the era, accompanied by black and white photographs and testimonials from those involved in, and close to the events themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 58 pages, B&W, recommended for 16+. Cover price $0.35.

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Volume 27, Issue 3 - January 1965. Children's activity and story magazine. 76 Pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.35.

Vintage men's interest magazine that focused mainly on tasteful nude pin-up photography, but also included articles, reviews, adult humor comics strips, and erotic short fiction stories. 8.5" x 10.5", 82 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

Number/month on cover: 10041-501, January. Comic book version of the popular Hanna Barbera cartoon show. Issue features the Jetsons in "Professor Bela-Bela's Monstrous Invention," "Safety Last," "The Budget Bungle," "Hooray-For Home," and "Z is for Zoom." Issue also has Touche Turtle and Dum Dum in "A Distressing Situation," one-page gag strips, and a one-page text feature "A Shocking Experience." Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Harry Lucey. Girl Grab, script by George Gladir, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Archie is hiding out, trying to make Betty and Veronica miss him; But they assume he's with another girl and try to strong-arm the information out of Jughead. Glad Rags, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; The box of clothes Jughead was supposed to take to the dry cleaners for Mr. Weatherbee end up in the school rummage sale. Boy Chases Girl, script by George Gladir, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Jughead disguises himself as a Frenchman to avoid Ethel. Love In Broom starring Jughead, script by George Gladir, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Vincent DeCarlo. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Pat Masulli. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Bill Fraccio, Tony Tallarico and Joe Gill. Charlton Comics, believing Tarzan to be a public-domain character, produced this short-lived series before the Edgar Rice Burroughs estate made them cease and desist. It's an unauthorized adaptation of Burroughs' Jungle Tales of Tarzan, telling tales of a young Tarzan before he met Jane. An unusual item for the Tarzan collector. Tarzan saves Tantor the elephant from the pit trap the Mbonga tribe built. But when Tarzan falls in the pit himself, Tantor must take action, in a story with art by comics legend Sam Glanzman. In a tale of Tarzan's early life, he battles Sheeta the panther to earn his place in the ape tribe. Plus guides to the animals of Tarzan's jungle (including dinosaurs!) and his life in the jungle. And a fond introduction by editor Pat Masulli. The Capture of Tarzan; Creatures of the World; The Fight for Balu!; Tarzans Way of Life. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Jon D'Agostino and Tony Tallarico. Charlton's long-running romance comic focused on the stormy passions of newlyweds. New bride Nancy is undone when old flame Tony drops back into her life - and on her wedding day, to boot. On their wedding night after a brief, whirlwind romance, Greg and Marcia each have a secret to reveal to the other. In a classic nursesploitation scenario, nurse Tina falls for handsome patient Tom, but he only sees her as a health care professional. Time to Unmask; The Love of a Ronin; In Sickness and in Health; Second Best. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Jack Keller. The Cragsons Ride Again!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Keller; When Clem Cragson is released from prison he puts back together the Cragson gang, until he is shut down by Kid Colt. The Stranger, script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Larry Lieber. A Marvel Masterwork Pin-Up--Kid Colt in Action by Jack Keller. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Kona in "The Island of Buried Warriors" and "The Warriors Rise" and Anak in "The Light of Fear." One page features on inside front covers. Painted front cover. # on cover 12-398-503 Jan.-Mar. #13 1-3/65 12c. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Beatles cover. Cover pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Mario Acquaviva. "Mad Plaid," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Betty gives Archie's torn plaid coat to a friend to be repaired; After getting it fixed, Betty's friend wears the coat home and causes Veronica to have an accident, causing her to vow revenge on whoever owns that coat. "Betty's New Look in Fashions" and "Fall Fashions for Veronica," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Disc-Gusted," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica tie up the phone line all night trying to get a request in to a disc jockey. "Snow Joke!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx and Greg build a snowman. "Crack Up," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Moose is planning to beat Archie up after school, so Archie tries to get detention. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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A Christmas Tale; In the spirit of giving, the boys decide to cut down a huge Christmas tree to be filled with presents for the needy. Veronica promises a whole month of exclusive dates to the boy who cuts down the largest tree. Me Tarpan, You Jane (part 1), art by Dan DeCarlo; From high in the trees, Tarpan--an uncoordinated and uneducated jungle man--and his girlfriend Jane watch as Bwana Betty and her guide set up camp in the jungle. Archie Club News. Me Tarpan, You Jane (part 2), art by Dan DeCarlo; Tarpan tries to gather food for Jane, Bwana Betty and her guide, but they end up having hamburgers cooked by the guide. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Jon D'Agostino. Ollie Orwell is as much trouble as his better-known counterpart, Dennis the Menace. Ollie decides to build a kite with things around the home, but he should have checked with his parents about which things to use. Ollie tries to warn his dad about an angry bee. Poor man's Casper Timmy the Timid Ghost goes camping in the rain with his friends, Wilma the Witch and Maxie, but they've got different ideas about "roughing it." Go Fly a Kite; Strings and Things; Feero the Firefly; Daddy, Daddy!; Timmy the Timid Ghost: Pad in the Sky. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Warren Kremer. Harvey presents the adventures of mischievous Audrey and her pal Melvin. Melvin's plan to trick Audrey with a ghost costume backfires when she has the same idea. Little Audrey and her mom seek a place to keep all her dolls - including dolls of fellow Harvey characters Casper, Dot and Sad Sack. Little Audrey; Melvin. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.