Comic books September 1965

36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

September 1965. Includes stories from Ray Bradbury, Charles Beaumont, Steve Allen and Richard Matheson. Cover Painting by John Healey. 5"x7.5", 128 pages. Cover price $0.50.

September 8, 1965 issue. Humor magazine for the University of Michigan. Illustrated. 8 1/2" x 11". 32 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.25.

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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Vol. 8, No. 16. September 1965. 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", 66 pages, mostly B&W with some color pages. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.60.

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Cover by Russ Heath. Written by Robert Kanigher and Hank Chapman. Art by Joe Kubert and Gene Colan. The Haunted Tank is sent to hold a town full of German tanks until the rest of the company can join them in "Tank Fight in Death Town!" by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert. Starring the Haunted Tank, Jeb Stuart, Arch Asher, Rick Rawlins, Slim Stryker, General J.E.B. Stuart (ghost), Sgt. Rock, Easy Company [Bulldozer (cameo)] and Al Kalman. Plus: "Sink the Scorpio!" by Hank Chapman and Gene Colan. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan. How to Lose Your Boyfriend Without Really Trying!, pencils by Jay Scott Pike; Jud's girlfriend Elaine does many things that annoy him but in the end he overlooks them because he really loves her. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. He Only Loves Me--When He's Kissing Me!, pencils by Gene Colan; Debra finally gets the chance to meet Peter, the rich guy she has loved from afar, but when they start dating she fears that he is ashamed of her because they are from different worlds. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, and Bill Molno. The Godzilla-ish sea monster from the 1961 B-movie becomes the star of this cult-classic Charlton monster comic. A scientist succeeds in sending Gorgo back in time to the Jurassic era, but the scientist gets caught in the timestream and sent back as well. Backup stories discuss mysterious disappearances, Atlantis, and the past and future of the Earth. The Land of Long Ago; Time Pocket; Meek Maxs Martians; A Visit to Earth; The Lost City of Atlantis. Final issue of the series; followed by Gorgo's Revenge (1962) #1. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

September 1965. Edited by Steven Kelez. Billed as the "Official Newsletter of the Batmanians", this was a companion piece to Bill J. White's - aka Captain Biljo - popular "Batmania" fanzine. 8.5 x 11; single corner staple; white paper; 6 pages. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. Practice Makes The Perfect Crime, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene; Black Hand uses he power-light to create the illusion that Green Lantern is Black Hand, leading to GL's arrest for stealing the Dona Maria. The Fight For the Championship of the Universe, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene; An intergalactic fighting champion wants a shot at Green Lantern. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover inks by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Vince Colletta, George Tuska, Dick Giordano, and Jack Sparling. Numbering continues from Jungle War Stories (1962-1965 Dell) #11. Cover number is 12-303-509. Dell reframes its Vietnam War comic Jungle War Stories to reflect changing perceptions of the war. Enemy soldiers target refugees displaced by raging floodwaters. Duke Larsen realizes there is a leak in the command offices, so he uses it to his advantage. A villager captured by the Viet Cong realizes his chance when they get to a rope bridge across a chasm. Plus a feature on wartime propaganda. Viet-Cong Propaganda; Die by Water or by Fire; Frontal Assault; Peril in Saigon; Sands of Time; Big Surprise. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Joe Gill, Pete Morisi, and Charles Nicholas. Gunsmith Clay Boone creates a masked identity to deal justice in the Old West, the Gunmaster, aided by teen sidekick Bullet the Gun Boy. When a courier makes a dangerous passage by stagecoach with papers that can convict killer Duke Jason, GM and Bullet give him an escort. Clay and Bob board a riverboat for a pleasure cruise, just as Tuff Carson and his gang are planning to rob it. A quiet stranger becomes a force for good in a small town, even defending the Natives being bullied by ruffians. Dangerous Journey; Kit Carson Recollects; Trouble on the River; The Quiet Man. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "September, 1965!" Collects Baby Huey and Papa (1962) #19, Blondie Comics (1947 McKay/Harvey/King/Charlton) #162, Casper the Friendly Ghost (1958 3rd Series Harvey) #85, Dagwood Comics (1950) #139, Devil Kids Starring Hot Stuff (1962) #20, Harvey Hits (1958) #96, Little Audrey and Melvin (1962) #20, Little Audrey TV Funtime (1962) #13, Little Dot Dotland (1962) #20, Little Lotta (1955 1st Series) #61, Mutt and Jeff (1939-65 All Am./National/Dell/Harvey) #147, Richie Rich (1960 1st Series) #37, Richie Rich Millions (1961) #14, Sad Sack (1949) #169, Sad Sack Laugh Special (1958) #26, Sad Sacks Funny Friends (1955) #59, Spooky Spooktown (1961) #14, Tuff Ghosts Starring Spooky (1962) #18, TV Casper and Company (1963) #9, and Wendy Witch World (1961) #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.

Sad Sack's Muttsy article. Cover art by George Baker. "The Lucky Mascot!", script by Fred Rhoads, art by Joe Dennett; The Navy's bowling team mascot, a goat, hides in Muttsy's doghouse and head butts him out. "The Battle of the Mascots," script by Fred Rhoads, art by Joe Dennett; Billy Goat, the Navy mascot, causes mayhem at the bowling inter-service competition; After being abused by the goat, Muttsy is carried away by the eagle. Wendy, the Good Little Witch ad. "Navy Blues," script by Fred Rhoads, art by Joe Dennett; Sarge tries to shoot Muttsy and a rabbit with a tank and chases them to the General's office where the Senator is visiting; as punishment, the General sends Sarge, Sack and Muttsy on detached duty to the Navy, where they eventually save the Senator from drowning. Casper Cartoon Show ad. Cheerios ad featuring Rocky and Bullwinkle. "Carrying Out Orders," script and art by Fred Rhoads; Manning an ambulance during war maneuvers, Sack is ordered by the Captain to take a soldier with a sore finger to the hospital; Due to his carelessness, Sad Sack injures himself, causes extensive injuries to the soldier, and disables the ambulance in the process of driving to the hospital. "The Guest!" starring Sad Sack's Muttsy, script by Fred Rhoads, art by Joe Dennett; The goat tries to steal Muttsy's dinner, but the dog gets revenge by locking the goat's horns on a tree. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Murphy Anderson. Master Trap of the Matter Master!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The Hawks' old enemy, the Matter Master, escapes from prison and shrinks them into a sub-atomic world; They regain their full size with the help of the Atom, and then reveal their secret identities to him, as he does to them. Letter from Marv Wolfman. 36 pgs. $0.12. 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 Gene Colan. Stories by unknown. Art by Gene Colan and Arthur Peddy. Debbie returns to her home town worried about what everyone will think when they learn that her wedding plans have seemingly been ruined in "Shame!" Plus: Lois is so eager to be in love that she makes her dates uncomfortable, and none of them stay around very long in "The Next Time I Fall in Love!" And: Adrian grows up with the strange sensation that she will never fall in love like other people, but eventually she meets the right man in "Whom Love Passes By"! Also: 1-page Romance in Fashion filler "Fun 'n Sun"! Plus: 1 page of poetry by Sheila Hoberman, Donna Cirella, Linda Snyder and Howard Bradley. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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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 a fumetti by Steve Allen, The Beauty Contest by Arnold Roth, and an early Wonder Warthog story by Gilbert Shelton. Final issue of the series. 40 pages Cover price $0.35.

Cover art by Ogden Whitney. Good Gosh, the Gorilla!, script by Richard Hughes (as Shane O'Shea), art by Ogden Whitney; Chick Beeple's circus is being attacked by a gorilla. Herbie wants to repay an old favor and the Fat Fury is soon there to help. Pincus Popnecker, Private Eye!, script by Richard Roesberg, art by Ogden Whitney; Someone's stealing all the fat in town and Herbie's dad becomes a private eye to solve the crime and get the reward. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Bill Fraccio, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Racers face drama on the track and off, featuring realistic technical details and some great art of '60s racing machines. Vic regularly beats "Dasher Dan" on the racetrack, until Dan's sponsor, a car dealer, provides him with a new vehicle. Georgie knows he can't outrace Ray's Ford Fairlane, but maybe he can outthink Ray. The lifelong rivalry between wealthy Tommy and poor Bob intensifies when Tommy steals Bob's girl Pennie. A/FX Champ; Brains vs. Horsepower; On The Road; Super Stock Star; Klunker King. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Joe Certa. "The Giants Who Slept 1,000,000 Years," script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa; Manhunter's old enemy Professor Hugo discovers three prehistoric giants in suspended animation and somehow transforms himself into a giant; Now Manhunter has four giants to deal with. "Nature's Bill of Rights" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Two boys who are polluting a stream are given an anti-pollution lesson by a fisherman; Includes an excerpt from an 1869 Massachusetts Board of Health document. 2/3 Moolah the Mystic story by Henry Boltinoff. Ad for Starman and Black Canary. Half-page Willy and Dilly story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Metal with a Memory," script by Dave Wood, art by Lee Elias; A scientist discovers an unknown metal and uses it to build a house, but the house then transforms itself into a spaceship and returns to the planet where the metal came from, with several people inside. Ads for Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane and Enemy Ace. Half-page Professor Eureka story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Sal Gentile, Jon D'Agostino and Bill Fraccio. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. Peg doesn't believe in fortune-tellers, until the carnival gypsy predicts a new man for her just before she meets Gary. Carol dates a race-car driver, but the danger and the long hours at the track are tearing them apart. Pam cares for her invalid sister Mala, which causes conflict when her boyfriend wants to marry her. Prediction of Love; The Acid Test; High Speed Romance; Needless Sacrifice. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Western series featuring the cowboy hero Idaho and his sidekick Frazzle. This issue features the pair encountering all sorts of trouble from a group of roughnecks and a beautiful woman in the town of Whipcord in "Fireworks Come to Whipcord," "Bushwakers' Bulls-Eye," Story and art credits: Unknown. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

September, 1965. Volume 15, Number 9. 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; black and white; 130 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.40.

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 11 - September 1965. Children's activity and story magazine. 76 Pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.35.

Vintage men's interest magazine heavily focused on articles, short fiction stories, adult humor comics, and nude pin-up photography .8" x 10.5", 72 pages, mostly B&W with some color pages. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.75.

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September, 1965. Humor Digest featuring jokes and cartoons. Softcover Digest, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/4-in., 98 Pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $0.35.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Nightmare Valley; The gang crashes their mobile camper near a secret government test site that uses robotic monsters to simulate the potential hazards of space travel; The kids try to destroy the monsters while the U.S. army tries to prevent them from finding out about the government program. Teen Queen; Josie has been chosen junior class queen, but she's distracted from her duties by Albert, whose constant rhyming is causing Josie herself to talk in rhyme all the time. Scripts by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Samm Schwartz. The Fan, pencils by Samm Schwartz; Reggie's practical joke gets ice cream all over Jughead; Since it's hot, they decide to get in Veronica's swimming pool and give Jughead a bar of soap to clean up. The Gold Diggers, pencils by Samm Schwartz; Jughead demonstrates his opinion of chivalry in a physical fashion on Archie and Reggie; Betty and Veronica like the effect it has and arrange for a boy to chase them and draw out Jughead to respond in the same fashion. The Food Tester starring Jughead, pencils by Samm Schwartz. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Vince Colletta, Bill Fraccio and Tony Tallarico. Charlton's long-running romance comic focused on the stormy passions of newlyweds. Carol is so beautiful that guys are intimidated by her. Ed wants to marry redheaded Jan, but she wants to hold out for someone a little wealthier. Nurse Anne wants to help a cantankerous ulcer patient by discovering what's been eating him up inside. Too Beautiful For Love; Meeting That Man; More Important Than Love; Keeping Old Friends; The Reject; Where You Find It. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Murphy Anderson (center panel) and Bernard Sachs (vignettes). Crisis on Earth-A!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; The JSA defeats the Lawless League and then the three monstrous creatures created by the Johnny Thunder of Earth-1; He concedes defeat and tells the Thunderbolt to turn back time to before he ever heard of him; T-Bolt then later stops Johnny when he's about to wonder if he has a counterpart on Earth-1 again, since all previous events were erased from everyone's minds. Star Names! fact page by Julius Schwartz. Nature's Bill of Rights public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. Cover price $0.12.

"The Mystery of the Missing Mustangs" (script by Al Hartley, art by Jack Keller). Back-up story: "The Judge" (script by Stan Lee, art by Hartley). Cover price $0.12.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10d cover price. "The Mystery of the Missing Mustangs" (script by Al Hartley, art by Jack Keller). Back-up story: "The Judge" (script by Stan Lee, art by Hartley).