Comic books April 1967

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.

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", 82 pages, mostly B&W with some color pages. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.60.

Photo cover features Don Adams. Stories by Alan Riefe. Art by Henry Scarpelli. Cover number is 12-290-704. Misadventures of would-be superspy Maxwell Smart, battling evil agency KAOS with the help of his more competent sidekick Agent 99. Based on the beloved TV series created by Mel Brooks and Buck Henry. Max and 99 are assigned to escort Fang the dog on his vacation to an exclusive canine retreat in the Swiss Alps. But enemy agents have a plan to capture their greatest enemy: Fang. Max's new company car is a scooter that KAOS agents can easily find; luckily, a telephone lineman is nearby to set Max free. The Kookie Kanine Kaper; The Captured Copter Caper; The Screwball Scooter Caper. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover art by Dick Ayers. The Macabre Menace of the Tarantula, script by Gary Friedrich and Dick Ayers (plot), pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Vince Colletta; The Ghost Rider drives off Bart and his gang when they try to rustle some cattle; As they are preparing to leave, the Tarantula inspires them to work for him; Carter shows Jamie how he does many of his tricks as the Night Rider; The Tarantula and his gang try to force the people of Bison Bend to pay protection money, but Benjamin Brooks refuses; The Night Rider prevents the Tarantula and his gang from leaving with the rest of the townspeople's money, finally driving off the Tarantula with a little help from Jamie using the lantern-projector; The townspeople ask Benjamin Brooks to be their sheriff. 5 page Kid Colt back-up story, originally presented in Kid Colt #99 (07/1961). "When a Man's Afraid," script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck; When a man loses a gunfight due to bad luck it shakes his confidence. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10d cover price. Cover art by Dick Ayers. The Macabre Menace of the Tarantula, script by Gary Friedrich and Dick Ayers (plot), pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Vince Colletta; The Ghost Rider drives off Bart and his gang when they try to rustle some cattle; As they are preparing to leave, the Tarantula inspires them to work for him; Carter shows Jamie how he does many of his tricks as the Night Rider; The Tarantula and his gang try to force the people of Bison Bend to pay protection money, but Benjamin Brooks refuses; The Night Rider prevents the Tarantula and his gang from leaving with the rest of the townspeople's money, finally driving off the Tarantula with a little help from Jamie using the lantern-projector; The townspeople ask Benjamin Brooks to be their sheriff. 5 page Kid Colt back-up story, originally presented in Kid Colt #99 (07/1961). "When a Man's Afraid," script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck; When a man loses a gunfight due to bad luck it shakes his confidence. 36 pgs., full color.

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Comic book adaptation of the 1960s spy series "The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.," a spinoff from the popular "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." Photos on front, back, and inside covers. Issue features "The Kid Commandos' Caper ? Part 1 The Warning Message" and "Part 2 The Final Attack" in which agents April Dancer and Mark Slate investigate trouble at a private school. Issue also has one-page features. No story/art credits given. # on cover 10197-704 April Cover price $0.12.

The time to decide if you're really in love is before you're married -- not after! "Too Late to Change Your Mind" is the cover-featured 11 page story pencilled by J. Pike. Plus: 11 page story "Love Came Too Late" pencilled by Carmine Infantino; 1 page From Barbara Miles, with Love letters page; 7 page story "A Moment of Happiness" drawn by Arthur Peddy and Bernard Sachs; 2 page Mad Mad Modes for Moderns story pencilled by Tony Abruzzo. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Jay Scott Pike. Heartbreak House, pencils by Ric Estrada; After Marja's fiancee dies she wants to sell the house they were planning to live in, but instead she falls in love with the new buyer. Love Isn't Everything, pencils by Arthur Peddy, inks by Bernard Sachs; Julie has always insisted that she will only marry a rich man, and she does, but her old friends threaten to tell him her real motives. Mad Mad Modes for Moderns fashions, script by Barbara Friedlander, pencils by Tony Abruzzo. That Crazy Thing Called Love!, pencils by Win Mortimer; Jane thinks that she is no longer in love with Peter after eight years together, but he figures out what the problem is and they reconcile when he asks her to marry him. House ad for Secret Hearts #119. Untitled story, pencils by Jay Scott Pike; Three friends wonder why only one of them seems to always have a boyfriend. House ad for Swing with Scooter #6, pencils by Joe Orlando, inks by Mike Esposito. Julia Roberts' Romance Counselor advice column. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Stories and art by Jim Aparo, Grass Green, Gary Friedrich, D. J. Arneson, Mo Marcus and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Charlton's mid-'60s attempt at a "hip" teen comic results in a sort of combination of Archie's Madhouse, the lesser Mad clones, and Teen Beat. When The Bestest League goes on strike, superhero Green Trashcan defects to the office of the Marvelous Super Heroes. This story features early work by legendary comics scribe Gary Friedrich, and art by underground comix legend Richard "Grass" Green. Bikini Luv faces life without the muscle-bound love-of-her-life Ajax Strong, a story featuring some of the earliest art by future Batman artist Jim Aparo. Photos of 1960s rock legends The Hollies and Petula Clark. The Hollies; A Far Out Fairy Tale: The Swingin' Saga of Superella!; Return to Peculiar Place; Name the Mod Swingin' Group Contest; Dear Park; Blooperman: The BLA vs the Marvelous Super-Heroes; The Wild Life and Adventures of Miss Bikini Luv: Bikini Hawaiian Style; Petula Clark. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Vol. 2 #4 - April 1967. Published and edited by Marshall Lanz. Cover by Doug Potter and Lanz. Back cover by D. Bruce Berry. Spirit article by Raymond Miller. Fandom article by Lanz. X-Men article by Lanz. Ads and editorial. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 14 pages, B&W on colored paper. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. Our Mastermind, the Car!, script by John Broome, art by Gil Kane; The Green Lanterns of Earth-1 and Earth-2 are baffled when Doiby Dickles' old taxi Goitrude takes up crime and becomes the leader of a gang; They discover that Sinestro was controlling the cab with his mind, and that he plans to steal the Central Power Battery from the Guardians. The Flash ad. Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Sad Sack's Muttsy 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+.

Published in 96 weekly parts. Saddle-Stitched, 28 pages, PC/PB&W.

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Published in 96 weekly parts. Saddle-Stitched, 28 pages, PC/PB&W.

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Published in 96 weekly parts. Saddle-Stitched, 28 pages, PC/PB&W.

Published in 96 weekly parts. Saddle-Stitched, 28 pages, PC/PB&W.

Published in 96 weekly parts. Saddle-Stitched, 28 pages, PC/PB&W.

April 22, 1967 issue. Anthology format containing a variety of stories (war, sports, etc.) of interest to boys. Published in the United Kingdom by D.C. Thompson, Ltd. Color covers with black and white interior, 32-pages, all newsprint, 8-1/2-in. x11-3/4-in. NOTE: Published every Tuesday.

April 29, 1967 issue.

Harvey's mischievous little devil is not as famous as their friendly ghost, but his design became a permanent part of pop culture. In a three-part story, Hot Stuff goes to the Underworld. Meanwhile, Stumbo the Giant wants to be a boy scout. Rotten to the Core; The Underworld; On the Hot Spot; Stumbo the Giant: A Good Scout. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Jim Mooney. "The King of the Curses!", script by Dave Wood, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by George Roussos; Professor Morgan has invented a machine to depict various legendary creatures but he doesn't know that the machine actually brings the creatures to life. Ads for The Flash and Plastic Man. "The Golden Rule" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Oksner; Bob Hope teaches that the Golden Rule is found in many different world religions. "Vulture's Crime Goliaths!" starring J'onn J'onzz Manhunter from Mars, script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa; Vulture's latest invention is a ray that will permanently turn men into super-strong monsters under the organization's control. Ad for Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

April 10, 1967. Weekly UK comic featuring comic strips of various characters appearing in Hanna Barbera TV cartoons. Snagglepuss, Jonny Quest, The Impossibles, Yogi Bear, Loopy de Loop, Mr Jinks and the Meeces, Snooper and Blabber. 10-in. x 13 1/2-in., 16 pages, PC/BW.

April 17, 1967. Weekly UK comic featuring comic strips of various characters appearing in Hanna Barbera TV cartoons. Space Ghost cover. Snooper and Blabber, Jonny Quest, Huckleberry Hound, Space Ghost, The Impossibles, The Flintstones, Aguie Doggie and Doggie Daddy, Yakky Doodle and Chopper, Snagglepuss. 10-in. x 13 1/2-in., 16 pages, PC/BW.

April 24, 1967. Weekly UK comic featuring comic strips of various characters appearing in Hanna Barbera TV cartoons. The Impossibles and N.I.T., The Flintstones, Aguie Doggie and Doggie Daddy, Snooper and Blabber, Space Ghost, Yakky Doodle and Chopper, Huckleberry Hound, Jonny Quest, Snagglepuss. 10-in. x 13 1/2-in., 16 pages, PC/BW.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Jim Aparo, Vince Colletta and Ernesto Garcia Seijas. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. Andrea must choose between two men. In an offbeat story, down-and-out talent agent Johnny pursues beautiful, talented singer Eva as a client and a lover, ignoring his long-suffering secretary Claire, in a story with art by 1970s Batman artist Jim Aparo. Judy falls for Chris while they're working as counselors at a summer camp, but she can't bear their coming separation as the season ends. Plus fashion advice from Styled for Romance. The Moon Was My Enemy!; What Now, My Love?; Styled for Romance; Eternally Yours. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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April 1967. Cover by Morrow. Stories: "Retief, War Criminal" by Keith Laumer, "The Ethics of Madness" by Larry Niven, "The Road to the Rim"(Part 1) by A. Bertram Chandler, "The Iron Thorn"(Conclusion) by Algis Budrys, "The Fantasque" by James McKimmey, "It Takes All the Winds" by Bruce W. Ronald, "the Accomplice" by Vernor Vinge, and "The Purpose of it All" by W. I. Johnstone. 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; 162 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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A super-hero parody, The Inferior Five got its start via three issues of Showcase (#s62, 63, and 65). Members include Merryman, The Blimp, Awkwardman, White Feather, and Dumb Bunny. This first issue of the regular series (which only lasted 12 issues) pokes fun at The Man from Uncle, The T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents, and The Green Hornet. The story is called "Five Characters in Search of a Plot." Includes a flashback sequence that shows the origin of Mr. Might, who is Awkwardman's father. Script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sekowsky and Esposito. Cover price $0.12.

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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April 1967. Special Features: "Wildlife in Africa" by Lee Stowell Cullen, and "Let's Discover America - Mammoth Cave". 66 Pages, 6 1/2-in x 10-in. Cover price $0.50.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo. The Minstrel Mechanic; Alex manipulates Albert into buying a car from one of his dad's agents, knowing that it will fall apart. The Guy Who Came In From the Cold; When Albert stands outside singing in a snowstorm, the girls think he's been frozen solid. Hear No Evil; Alexandra bugs one of her brother's cuff-links so the girls can listen in on what the boys say about them in private. Beyond the Door; Melody takes a job selling nylons at a department store, and her effect on the male customers leads all the female customers to break down the manager's door and complain. Scripts by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo. Thawed Out! humor page with Li'l Jinx by Joe Edwards. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Frank McLaughlin. Stories and art by Joe Gill, Bill Montes, Dick Giordano and Frank McLaughlin. Trained in martial arts, the masked hero Judomaster battles Axis forces during World War II. Sumo wrestler Mountain Storm sets a trap for Judomaster's sidekick Tiger. Judomaster instructs readers on some basic judo holds. Tiger Hunt; Judomasters Martial Arts: Karate Man vs. the Bulls; Sarge Steel: File 111; Case of the Devils Wife, Part 2. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "The Painter," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bill Vigoda; Miss Grundy objects to Jughead's impressionistic art style. "A Mouthful," script and art by Joe Edwards; Greg is conning the tooth fairy. "Chatter Matter," script by George Gladir, art by John Rosenberger; Archie is trying to make time with Veronica, but Jughead keeps getting in the way. "Idiot's Delight," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bill Vigoda; Jughead overhears a conversation and thinks he's being demoted a grade level in school. "Out To Launch," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bill Vigoda; Jughead daydreams that he's the first astronaut to land on the moon. "Night Patrol," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda; The school has been experiencing random vandalism and Jughead is assigned to watch the school at night. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "Diamond in the Rough," pencils by Bob Bolling; Looking for a way to compete with Reggie, Archie finds a piece of jewelry on the street and gives it to Veronica, not knowing that it's a stray piece from a jewelry heist. "Solitary Confinement," inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie sets up a date with a girl he met on a pen pal list. "Tease to Please," script and art by Joe Edwards; Greg is always teasing Jinx, so she asks her father why. "A Lesson in Logic," pencils by John Rosenberger, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie, Jughead and Betty investigate an abandoned house to prove that it isn't haunted. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Bob White, inks by Jon D'Agostino. Double Agent featuring A.R.C.H.I.E. as The Man From R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E., script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob White, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The C.R.U.S.H. genius Mentor the Magnificent creates a robotic double of A.R.C.H.I.E., who arranges to switch places with the robot and infiltrate C.R.U.S.H. headquarters. The Safe Way featuring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. Once Upon a Tune, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob White, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Meet those madcap musical mirth-makers, The Archies, a three-man band of boys who bring song and silliness wherever they go; After playing a gig at Pop Tate's discotheque, they try to save Riverdale High School from being set ablaze; First appearance of The Archies (consisting of Archie, Jughead and Reggie), a surrealistic comedy series inspired by the success of the Monkees. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.