Comic books December 1965

Anthology comic which features spooky and suspenseful stories relating to ghosts and other mysteries from the beyond. This issue features "Journey's End," "The Marked Man," "The Thing in the Swamp," and "The Other Mr. Comstock." Issue also has "Newsworthy" one-page text feature. Story and art credits: Unknown. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Would he find out the truth about her? "Careless Heart, Careless Lips" is the cover-featured 10 page story pencilled by Jay Scott Pike. Plus: She fled in terror whenever a man became too serious! "If I Ever Love Again -- (I'll Keep a Lock on My Heart!)" is the 12 page story pencilled by Gene Colan. Also: The heartbreak of a girl who falls in love with the wrong man! "I'll Love You Forever" is the 8 page story pencilled by John Romita, Sr. And: 1 page Julia Roberts, Romance Counselor letters page. Cover by Jay Scott Pike. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Double Life of Star Sapphire, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene; The Queen of the Zamarons impersonates Carol Ferris so she can trick Green Lantern into marrying her. Challenge of the Coin Creatures, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene; Myrwhydden uses an ordinary criminal to capture Green Lantern. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tarzan newsletter by Vernell Coriell. Dum-Dum '65. 7-in. x 10-in., 4 Pages. B&W.

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16 page folded tabloid size humor magazine, published in NYC. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Carl Memling, Dick Giordano and Vince Colletta. Cover number is 12-303-512. Dell reframes its Vietnam War comic Jungle War Stories to reflect changing perceptions of the war. The origin of Strike Force One in Viet Nam. A surprise attack catches soldiers off-guard. Plus a feature about warfare in Vietnam. Strike Force One; Head-On Assault; Kill The Hawk!; Precaution; Surprise Attack! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. "December, 1965!" Collects Blondie and Dagwood Family (1963) #4, Casper the Friendly Ghost (1958 3rd Series Harvey) #88, Harvey Hits (1958) #99, Hot Stuff (1957 Harvey) #69, Little Audrey TV Funtime (1962) #14, Little Dot (1953 1st Series) #102, Little Lotta Foodland (1963) #9, Little Sad Sack (1964) #8, Playful Little Audrey (1957) #61, Richie Rich (1960 1st Series) #40, Richie Rich Dollars and Cents (1963) #11, Richie Rich Millions (1961) #15, Sad Sack (1949) #172, Sad Sack and the Sarge (1957) #52, Sad Sack Laugh Special (1958) #27, Spooky (1955 1st Series) #89, Spooky Spooktown (1961) #15, and Wendy the Good Little Witch (1960) #33. 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.

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Cover by George Baker. A showcase anthology that launched many of Harvey's long-running titles. This issue features Muttsy the Talking Dog, a spin-off of George Baker's Sad Sack featuring a loquacious canine. A mysterious egg transforms Muttsy into a giant dog, sending the General into full Godzilla response. Muttsy is astounded when giant prehistoric bones are unearthed. Plus military comedy with Sarge and the Sad Sack gang. In the Soup; Super Dog; The Ache; The Good Egg!; All His Own; The Sarge: A Lot of Fat!; Turtle; Newsreel Theatre; Hero Attempt; Big Bone. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Ogden Whitney. Gangway for the Three Musketeers!, script by Richard Hughes (as Shane O'Shea), art by Ogden Whitney; Roderick Bump is an unsuccessful scientist who, after blowing up 327 homes of his parents, goes out to make his living. He creates defective superheroes: Moronman, Garbageman, Halfaman, Monkeyman, Pigman, Pizzaman, and Frogman who unleash a crime wave. Herbie Claus Is Coming to Town!, script by Richard Hughes (as Shane O'Shea), art by Ogden Whitney; Santa is injured but Herbie comes to the rescue and delivers all the presents. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Stories and art by Warren Kremer and others. Harvey's mischievous little devil is not as famous as their friendly ghost, but his design became a permanent part of pop culture. Hot Stuff gets into an altercation with a giant who wants to put out his fire, permanently. Hot Stuff; Stumbo the Giant. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Jack Sparling. "Builders of the Future!" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff; the importance of UNESCO funding in building schools in Africa. "The Giant Genie of Gensu" starring J'onn J'onzz Manhunter from Mars, script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa; The Idol-Head releases a genie that is discovered by petty crook Mousy Malloy, who uses the genie for crime. Ad for The Atom. Ad for Aurora Frankenstein Monster kit. Batman and Robin ad. Ads for Supergirl and Wonder Woman. "The Nightmare Express," script by Jack Miller, art by Jack Sparling; Detective John Sutter inadvertently finds himself on a subway train from another dimension; When he disembarks, he helps the other-dimensional police solve a crime, which helps him solve a similar crime when he returns to his own world. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Bernard Baily. "Eclipso Must Die!", script by Bob Haney, art by Jack Sparling; The Syndicate sends a man with a special suit to kill Eclipso; Little does this man know but the "secret weapon" built into the suit is a bomb that will kill him along with Eclipso. "The Hip Way to Learn!" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Public service message teaching kids how to study. Justice League of America ad. "Challenge of the Heap!", script by Bob Haney, art by Bernard Baily; Escaped convict Karl Varner is mysteriously transformed into the Heap, a super-strong creature that Prince Ra-Man must stop. Bob Hope comic book ad. 2/3-page Moolah the Mystic story by Henry Boltinoff. Sgt Rock ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Winter 1965. Glenn Lord's fanzine focusing on the life and work of Robert E. Howard. 5 1/2-i. x 9-in., 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

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First Printing. Written and illustrated by Carole Katchen. 6" x 4", 68 pages, B&W Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Gray Morrow. "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress" serial (Part 1) by Robert A. Heinlen. Other science fiction stories by Keith Laumer, Robert F. Young, Gerald Pearce, David A. Kyle, Stephen Goldin, J. M. McFadden. Essay by Robert Bloch. Illustrations by Gray Morrow, Jack Gaughan. 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in.; 162 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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.

Vol. 28 #2 - Dec. 1965. Centerfold is full color ad for Mattel's Vac-U-Maker toy. Children's activity and story magazine. 6 3/4-in. x 10-in., 76 pages, full color. 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 $0.60.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo. The Decorator; Melody is chosen to be decorator for the upcoming dance at the gym, and she applies her own unique brand of logic to the job, which leads her to import a bunch of monkeys as the entertainment and fill all the balloons with helium. The Big Score; The girls suspect that Albert, who is suddenly flush with cash and has a new car, is the bank robber known as the "Beatnik Bandit." Scripts by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo. Beach Fashions filler page, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo. Doubled Up! Li'l Jinx humor page by Joe Edwards. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Murphy Anderson. Builders of the Future! public service announcement, art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Key-Master of the World!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; The Key administers a psycho-chemical to the JLA which forces them to disband and become unable to see his henchmen commit robberies; However, they are returned to normal when Hawkgirl discovers the situation, and go on to defeat The Key. Notes field: Hawkman uses the Absorbascon to discover the secret identities of the JLA members. Cap's Hobby Center by Henry Boltinoff. Cover price $0.12.

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"The Twist"; Archie tries to stage a fight to impress Veronica but she and Betty overhear their plans and Veronica plays her own trick on Archie. Cheerios ad with Rocky and Bullwinkle. Country Style Veronica's Fashions illustration, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Skirts 'n' Socks Betty and Veronica's Fashions illustration, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Bendix brakes ad with Archie. "Bad News"; Archie goes on a power trip as newspaper editor. "Brain-washed"; Professor Flutesnoot tests the brainwaves of his class. Archie's Christmas Stocking house ad. "Okay Shoot!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Hap buys a camera to take Jinx's picture. "Some Kind of a Nut" starring Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, Jughead Jones, Moose Mason, and Reggie Mantle. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Men's humor digest filled with jokes, gags, cartoons, and tasteful pin-up photography. 5" x 6.5", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover pencils by Bob White. Scents of Justice, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob White, inks by Marty Epp; The gang foils an attempt to rob a riverside lodge owned by Veronica's father. Played Out! featuring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. An Eye for an Eye!, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob White, inks by Marty Epp; Pureheart battles The Bloodshot Eye. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Dexter Taylor. Ski-Bee, script and art by Bob Bolling; Little Archie's shortcuts across Thrill Hill, Shallow Creek and Potter's Pond are causing him to be late for school now that it's winter. A Talk Balk! humor page starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. A Principal Matter, script and art by Dexter Taylor; Deciding that all anyone cares about is looks, Mr. Weatherbee decides to buy a new and more flattering toupee. The House That Wouldn't Move, script and art by Dexter Taylor; The city is planning to tear down the old Collins place to make room for a state highway. A Very Merry Christmas starring Little Archie, script and art by Dexter Taylor. 68 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Warren Kremer. In the tradition of Casper's Ghostland, Foodland reprints Little Lotta's misadventures in a giant-sized format. Little Dot and Little Lotta seek entry into a boys-only clubhouse by hook or by cooking. Lotta dreams of being a lumberjack after reading about Paul Bunyan. Lotta tries to help Gerald win boat race. Hunger Pains; Tree-mendous; Little Dot: The Big Boner; Big Deal; Telephone Call; Ill Be Sea-ing You; Weight and See; Peak Performance; Little Dot: Dot in a Spot; Naughty Girl; Bobbit Rabbit; Sea Monster. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Number/Month on cover: 10028-512, December. "Ol' Witch Hazel and the Trip to the Moon"; Lulu tells Alvin about the poor little girl who was the first person on the moon. "Little Itch's Spell," script and art by John Stanley; Lulu tells Alvin about Itch's spell over the poor little girl who says she is sick and tired of everything. "Ol' Witch Hazel and the Hungry Chimney Sweep." "A Rainy Day with Little Itch," script and pencils by John Stanley, inks by Irving Tripp; Lulu tells Alvin about when Little Itch plays all sorts of tricks on the poor little girl on a rainy day. "Music Lesson," script by John Stanley, art by Irving Tripp; Tubby gathers a crowd by balancing his violin on his face. Half-page Ol' Witch Hazel on inside back cover. Half-page Little Itch on inside back cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by George Baker. Stories and art by George Baker. The boyhood adventures of George Baker's soldier, whose name became synonymous with the downtrodden grunt. Little Sad Sack reads a book on how to get more friends, but reality doesn't quite match up. Plus stories of grown-up, GI Sad Sack. On the Nose; Temptations; Too Much; How to Make Friends; Playmates; Punishment; Happy Stories. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Story and art credits: Unknown. First appearance of Lobo (not to be confused with DCs Lobo) in five-part story "First Signs of Trouble"; "On the Trail"; "The Brand Sticks"; "An Old 'Friend'"; and "A Sad Ending". When an innocent ranch hand is accused of killing his boss, he decides to take the law in his own hands and goes on a crusade of justice. On cover: 12-439-512. December, 1965. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Fraccio, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Morris Waldinger and Jon D'Agostino. Women confide tales of romance to their diaries, in a series that sometimes reflected its tumultuous times. When Sue feels ill before her date with Jack, her sister Madge sees her chance to make a move. Haunted by the loss of Tom at sea, Natalie remains at the beach where she remembers him, but doesn't know if she can love again. Upscale interior designer Claire falls for her wealthy, famous client John, but she wonders if he's the one-woman type. My Sister My Enemy; The Dangers of Loneliness; Girl of the Beach; Design for Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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"When Politicians Do Television Commercials," script by Donald Axe and Sol Weinstein, art by Jack Rickard; Famous political figures are recruited as commercial spokespeople. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Three Hairy Stories," script and art by Don Martin; A man gets a haircut; another man tries to cover his bald spot; a third man grooms his mustache. "The Virginiaham," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV show "The Virginian," a frontier judge and a group of incompetent cowboys tries to prevent a menacing stranger from disrupting their boring little ranch. "Mad Interviews the Greeting Card Manufacturer of the Year," script by Stan Hart, art by Joe Orlando. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Lighter Side of Moving," script and art by Dave Berg. "Horror Movie Scenes We'd Like to See," script by Don Edwing, art by Jack Davis. "The Rime of the Modern Surfer," script by Tom Koch, art by Don Martin; In a parody of the poem "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner"; an egotistical surfer travels too far and ends up in the Arctic Circle. "Football In Depth," script by Ronald Axe and Sol Weinstein, art by George Woodbridge. "What Wild Frenzy Will Future College Students Face?" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

Edited by Ed Konick (credited as Abernathy Farquad). Charlton's contribution to the monster craze of the '50s and '60s, a sister magazine to Horror Monsters (1961). The famously low-grade paper makes good-quality copies of these mags somewhat hard to find. This issue features the horror film with the greatest megatitle of all time, The Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed-Up Zombies, and profiles of horror icons Ray Dennis Steckler and Basil Rathbone. Also featuring vintage monster ads, including an offer to join "The Cult of Horror," Charlton's horror fan club. Incredibly Strange Creatures; Cash Flagg; Ray Dennis Steckler; Basil Rathbone; Hercules and the Princess of Troy; Coffin Capers; Ghoul Giggles. 8-in. x 11-in., 56 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Volume 29, Issue 6 - December 1965. Cover by Bert Tanner. Fantasy and science fiction stories by Gordon R. Dickson, Gahan Wilson, Leo P. Kelley, Rick Raphael, Fritz Lieber, Leslie Charteris, Richard H. Blum and Isaac Asimov. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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Vol. 15, No. 10. October 1965. Men's adventure stories with some model photo galleries. Cover by Mort Kunstler. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 98 pages, B&W - Mature Readers. Cover price $0.40.

Winter 1965. Vol. 1 No. 2 (the first issue featured Soupy Sales). Get to know the actors Bob Vaughn (Napoleon) and David McCallum (Illya) both on and off the set and learn what makes the television show such a gas to watch. Filled with photos, plus the novelette "The Shark Island Affair". 64 pg, B&W. Cover price $0.50.