Comic books March 1958

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 1, Issue 1 - March, 1958. Men's interest magazine featuring the choicest blends of fiction, fact, fun and females. 8 1/2" by 11 1/2", 76 pages, color and B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $0.50.

Cover art by Al Avison. Nineteen and - Never Been Kissed!, art by Doug Wildey; Myrna Drake is the life of every Farnham College party and tries to set up her roommate, Prissy Macklin, for some fun. Ad for Romance Stories of Love #50. Ad for First Love #86. Wally's Girl; Wally Montel met Lucy Barton when he was nine; After grammar school, they saw little of each other until high school, when Wally interrupted Mike Beeler harassing Lucy in the hallway between class. My Tell-Tale Diary, art by Lee Elias; Married on her eighteenth birthday, Nora and her new husband Jim Brex travel to a resort for their honeymoon. My Souvenir of Love, pencils by Al Avison, inks by Warren Kremer; Cynthia and Anne had been friends for years until Larry Benton started attending the same high school; Larry fell hard for Anne, giving her a gold locket. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

UK Edition. black and white; 24 pages.

Cover art by Ruben Moreira. "Dark Journey," art by Nick Cardy; A man who takes a fortune that was meant to build a hospital in Africa is cursed by the village witch doctor. One-page "Simon Newcomb" Giants of the Telescope filler, script and art by Mort Drucker. "The Return of the Masked Phantom," art by George Roussos; A legendary masked patriot apparently returns from the dead to inspire his countrymen to turn against their tyrannical rulers. "Do You Know What's Behind a Law?" public service announcement by Jack Schiff. "They Haunt the White House" article. "The Man Who Betrayed Earth," art by Jack Kirby; A film director turns out to be the one man who can stop an alien invasion. Two-page Moolah the Mystic story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Girl in the Glass Sphere," art by Joe Maneely; A reporter tries to solve the mystery of a man who keeps his wife sealed in various glass enclosures. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Featuring: "The Last Caveman!" drawn by Bernard Baily; "The Fiery Sky Dragon" drawn by George Roussos; "The Doomsday Drum" written by Dave Wood and drawn by Joe Maneely; "The Jigsaw Creatures!" drawn by Jim Mooney. Plus, the text story "Supernatural Sleuths" written by George Kashdan. Also, a gag tale by Henry Boltinoff. Cover by Ruben Moreira. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

March, 1958. Gossip magazine focused on scandalous stories about the personal lives of celebrities and other well-known individuals. Sophie Loren, Gina Lollobrigida, Orson Welles, Jack Dempsey photo cover. Tony Curtis and Marlon Brando gossip stories. 68 Pages, B&W, 8.25" x 10.75". Cover price $0.25.

March 1958. Cover by Lloyd Rognan. Features "Men of the Morning Star" by Edmond Hamilton, "Wings Over Worldcon" by Forrest J. Ackerman, "Wanted: A Planet to Boss" by Tom W. Harris, "The Lure of Galaxy A" by Ivar Jorgensen, "Decision Final" by Robert Randall, and "Tag, You're It!" by Mark Reinsberg. 5-1/2". x 7 1/4"; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

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"Wild Rice" article. "Indian Chief White Eagle: Treachery of the Sauks"; During a long, hard winter, the Sioux are harassed by the Sauks; White Eagle seeks a peace treaty. "Lost in the Dark" text story. "Red Wing, Son of the Chief: Killer of the Cave"; White Faun's father, Mighty Hand, goes hunting riding one of Bright Feather's horses; He comes back injured and without the horse, claiming to have been attacked by a white wolf. "Massasoit 1580-1661" bio. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

March 1958. Cover by Ed Emsh. Science fiction stories: "The Overlord's Thumb" by Robert Silverberg, "Never Meet Again" by Algis Budrys, "The Leaf" by Robert F. Young, "Accept No Substitutes" by Robert Sheckley and "And Then the Town Took Off" by Richard Wilson. Interior art by Bowman, Emsh and Kluga. 130 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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 $0.25.

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March 1958. Text stories for children. 6 3/4-in. x 10-in., 72 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Stories and art by Ham Fisher and others. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. The Joe Palooka series continues to focus on his indestructible comic sidekick, Humphrey. Humphrey sets out to buy a dress for Pruney in the city and winds up fast asleep in a bicycle race. Plus solo stories featuring Little Max, and a vintage ad for Nabisco featuring a two-page comic story, "The Adventures of the Spoonmen." A Present For Pruney; Sailor, Be Wary!; Little Max Goes to School. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Ted Galindo and others. Pioneering crime comic Justice Traps the Guilty was produced by the studio of comics legends Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, creators of Captain America. No issue number listed on cover; listed as Vol. 11, issue #1 in indicia. G-men seek young robbers with college-kid appearances and a knack for disappearing near construction sites. A bitter veteran cop gets an eager rookie partner. A dangerous convict takes advantage of a power failure to escape prison. Also featuring a vintage ad with photos and a cartoon featuring baseball legend Yogi Berra. Possible cover by comics legend Joe Orlando. G-Man Justice; A Man of Importance; Decoy!; Closeups; Headlines; Power Failure! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Joe Maneely. Untitled story, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Keller, inks by Chris Rule; Kid Colt falls afoul of two bandits and a sheriff with a grudge. The Great Beast text story, art by Don Heck. Untitled story, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Keller, inks by Chris Rule; Kid Colt humiliates a local bully. Trail of the Outlaw!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Keller, inks by Chris Rule; Kid Colt convinces a youth enamored of the outlaw life to stick to the straight and narrow. Lawman, art by Doug Wildey. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio and Bill Molno. Gray-templed gunslinger "Kid" Montana deals out justice in the lawless lands of the northern range. Mining-town boss Bessler has the best gunslingers in the West on his payroll, and the only one who dares stand against them is Kid Montana. Silver Minton claims the Consolidated company is trying to get control of his mine, but something doesn't add up. Montana is hired to guide a wagon train through Apache territory. Bessler's Gang; Dynamite Feud; Whitey Whiskers: 50 Days; Gun Gossip; Tough Tenderfoot; Warpath. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

9.25" x 12.25", B&W and color.

10¢ edition. photo cover. The Runaway, art by Jerry Robinson; The Millers find a runaway boy hiding in their barn. A Lesson in Flames; Timmy accidentally sets a treehouse on fire. Big Enough text story. The Battle of the Bulls; Blaze is caught between two battling bulls. Challenge of the Wild; Timmy brings home a wolf pup. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

15¢ Test Market Variant Edition. photo cover. The Runaway, art by Jerry Robinson; The Millers find a runaway boy hiding in their barn. A Lesson in Flames; Timmy accidentally sets a treehouse on fire. Big Enough text story. The Battle of the Bulls; Blaze is caught between two battling bulls. Challenge of the Wild; Timmy brings home a wolf pup. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Frank Johnson. Stories and art by Frank Johnson and others. Ollie Orwell is as much trouble as his better-known counterpart, Dennis the Menace. Ollie's latest obsession is tinkering with clocks to make "improvements," such as making his dad's time clock punch his boss in the face. Ollie turns an enraged bull into an impromptu lumberjack. Mr. Jones ill-advisedly hires Ollie to wash his windows. This Clock-Eyed World; Real Bull Dozer; Washed Up; Eddie Extra: Hard Sale; Private Defective. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Frank Johnson. Stories and art by Frank Johnson and others. Li'l Tomboy is exactly as much trouble as her cousin Lil Genius, but in girl form. The day Lil Tomboy's father promised to take her to his office is also the day an important client is visiting. LT's parents and friends think her tomboyish nature is changing when she throws a party, but she's got a few tricks up her sleeve. Li'l Farmboy gets anxious whenever he's sent to deliver eggs to the girls' camp down the road. Office Pest; A Real Surprise Party; Raro the Rabbit: Hoddy the Hound; Li'l Farmboy: The Good Egg; Jack in the Box Puzzles; Baby Sitter First Class; Keep Swinging. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Bob Bolling. The Case of the Real Gone Doll, script and art by Bob Bolling; After seeing the adventures of the movie detective Judd Jutjaw, Little Archie decides to become a sleuth. Lawless Laddies, script and art by Bob Bolling; Inspired by their favorite TV law procedural, "Lovely Lydia Leech, Lady Lawyer," the kids arrest Ambrose and put him on trial for the crime of drawing a nasty picture of Betty. Tramp Champ humor page starring Little Scout, script and art by Samm Schwartz. Fight Smite! starring Bunny and the Kids. Sharks article. Cake Fake starring Scotty and Dotty, script and art by Samm Schwartz. Bank Bu$ine$$; Little Archie opens a bank for jelly beans. 84 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Stories and art by Steve Muffatti and Helen Cason. Cover by Warren Kremer. One of the mainstays of Harvey's long-running kids' comics, Little Dot also features Richie Rich and Little Lotta. Little Dot meets another wacky relative, Uncle Shower. Richie goes sledding with Freckles and Pee-Wee, but spoilsport cousin Reggie makes himself unwelcome. Little Dot: Dog-Gone; Little Dot Meets Uncle Shower; Little Lotta: The Real Article; The Lonely Snake; Kill the Ump; Richie Rich: Snow Fun; Richie Rich; Little Lotta. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Warren Kremer. Little Dot's classmate Little Lotta has super-strength and an appetite to match. Bobbie the Baby Sitter's latest baby to sit is almost Bobbie-sized. Lotta isn't prepared for the inevitable jokes after she becomes the "Elephant Girl." Richie Rich's spoiled cousin Reggie is a real drag on a camping trip. Just Helping Out; Jerry the Jinx; Bobbie the Baby Sitter; Elephant Girl; The Unexpected Visitor; The Beaver; Magic Lamp; Richie Rich: The Wet-Blanket Camper. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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The Bogey Snowman; Lulu uses her pops hat and shoes to scare the Fellers. Track Practice; The Fellers want Tubby to get in shape for their track team. Fur, Fur Away; Tubby makes a chemical solution that gives Mr. Moppet a beard. Bedtime Story; For a change, Alvin tells Lulu a story about a brave little boy. Sick Boy; Tubby is sick, and he pays a hobo to take a message to Gloria. One-page text story, Lulus Diry ("Diary"). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover of Clayton Moore as the Lone Ranger. Promo for subscriptions to Dells Lone Ranger comic; Premium is vinyl wallet; also Dells Pledge to Parents. The Cornered Sheriff, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Tom Gill; The Lone Ranger and Tonto help a sheriff who has been injured and can't fire a gun with his right hand. The Sergeant's Story, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Tom Gill; The Lone Ranger and Tonto are aided by retired Army Sgt. Dennis in capturing a gang that is robbing Army supply wagon trains. Canoe Capture, script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jon Small; Young Hawk and Little Buck are attacked by a band of warriors and escape by taking their canoe and paddling downstream. The Vanished Gold Dust, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Tom Gill; The Lone Ranger and Tonto solve the robbery of prospector's gold dust in a cabin guarded by a vicious dog. Text article on the Lone Ranger Ranch in Simi Valley, California, where the Lone Ranger TV programs were filmed. Facts on guns and rifles in the old west, narrated by the Lone Ranger. Based on the popular Western TV series. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Ralph Heimdahl. High Electric Bill, pencils by Tony Strobl; Outraged by a high ($15) electric bill, Bugs has his power disconnected and uses a miner's cap for light. The Dancing Doodlebugs, art by Phil de Lara; Elmer has a job caring for the "Dancing Doodlebugs" of entertainer Prof. Beetle. Untitled story, script by Don R. Christensen, art by Phil de Lara; Porky uses a variation of the "Tom Sawyer white-washing a fence" trick to get his yard cleaned up; but things get out of hand. Untitled story, pencils by Pete Alvarado; Sylvester comes to the park to try to cure his insomnia. Cookbook Calamity text story with Daffy Duck, pencils by Tony Strobl. The Dizzy Prairie Dogs, art by Al Hubbard; While on a trip to her Aunt Betty's ranch, Mary Jane and Sniffles have to solve the mystery of the dizzy prairie dog children. The Butterfly Suit, art by Phil de Lara; Elmer is wearing a butterfly suit in order to win a costume contest. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover inks by Vince Colletta. Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by unknown. Art by Vince Colletta, Jay Scott Pike, John Tartaglione and unknown. It was the moment every girl dreams about: a proposal of marriage! But...how could she be sure? How does one ever know..."Is It Really Love?" Also featuring: "It Happened In Paris"; "For Better Or For Worse!"; "Wedding Date"; and "Danger! New Girl In Town!" Plus: 2-page text story "Date Trouble"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Painted cover art by J. Fred Muggs and Norman Mingo. "Wha' For...Sports Cars," script by Dave Berg, art by Bob Clarke; Things sports cars can do that normal-size cars cannot. MAD Jewelry ad. "Mike Malice Interviews Mother Goose," script by Dave Berg, art by Mort Drucker; Mike interviews Mother Goose in his hard-hitting style, but gets no answers. "Blood, Guts, A Roscoe & You," art by George Woodbridge. "Outstanding Americans: Arthur A. Freen," script and art by Don Martin; After a series of disastrous automotive inventions beginning in 1934, Arthur invents the Ford Edsel in 1957. "Nobody Has Any Fun At Parties," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Wally Wood; A party that never gets going because the guests spend all night introducing themselves to each other. "Baby Sitting May Ruin Our Nation!", script and art by Dave Berg; Details what could happen if crime syndicates take over baby sitting and advises parents to just stay home. "How Neurotic Are You?", script by Paul Laikin, art by George Woodbridge; Quiz to see if you suffer from common pop culture neuroses. "TV Scenes We'd Like To See," script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Joe Orlando. "Bitter Homes And Gardens," script by Tom Koch, art by Wally Wood; Satire of Better Homes and Gardens magazine, with articles on home remodeling and tips for the handyman. 2 one-page stories with Kelly Freas art. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 14, Issue 3 - March 1958. Cover by Mel Hunter. "The Omen" by Shirley Jackson, plus more fantasy and science fiction stories by Jane Roberts, Mack Reynolds, Edgar Allen Poe, Richard Wilson, Charles E. Fritch, Poul Anderson, and Robert Bloch. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 132 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.