Comic books December 1961

Vintage men's interest magazine focused on articles, erotic short fiction stories, adult humor comics, and nude pin-up pictorials. 8.5" x 11", 68 pages, B&W with spot color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $340.00 View scans Paper: Off white Label #1995704022 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Add to cart GD 2.0 $132.00 or Best Offer View scan Centerfold detached. Tape inside cover. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "She's a Whiz at the Quiz!", script by Stan Lee, art by Stan Goldberg; Pearl winds up on a television quiz show. "Only a Song" one-page My Girl Pearl story, script by Stan Lee, art by Stan Goldberg. "From Door-to-Door!", script by Stan Lee, art by Stan Goldberg; Pearl confuses two different door-to-door salesmen. "Design Your Own Pretty Pearl Pin-Up Fashion" activity page, script by Stan Lee, art by Stan Goldberg. "Pearl Makes an Impression!", script by Stan Lee, art by Stan Goldberg; Shirl wants to impress Irving's friend Reginald, but he likes Pearl better. "Hats Off!", script by Stan Lee, art by Stan Goldberg; Pearl and Flash go to the movies. "Water, Water Everywhere!", script by Stan Lee, art by Stan Goldberg; Pearl worries about a possible water shortage. "Take a Letter, Miss Dimly!", script by Stan Lee, art by Stan Goldberg; Mr. Fluster takes Pearl to an important meeting with him to take notes, but of course she doesn't know shorthand. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

First 12-cent issue. Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. I Fought for an Alien Enemy, art by Howard Purcell; An alien from Venus enlists help to prevent a disaster on Earth. Ad for Superboy #93, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Peter Puptent Explorer humor page by Henry Boltinoff. I Was a Captive of the Doomed City!, art by Bill Ely; A scientist and his assistant are captured and taken to a hidden civilication that needs their help. Methuselahs of the Animal World! article, script and art by Morris Waldinger. They Hunt Mirages text story by Jack Miller. We Were Marooned with a Man-Beast!, script by Dave Wood, art by Ruben Moreira; Two castaways on an uncharted island face terrible danger but their refusal to kill a giant monster later saves their lives. Ad for Rip Hunter Time Master #5, art by Nick Cardy. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

First 12-cent cover price. Adam Strange stars in "The Multiple Menace Weapon!" (pencils by Carmine Infantino). Back-up story: "Doom-Trap for Earth!" (art by Sid Greene?). Letter to the editor from Rocket's Blast and Comicollector publisher G.B. Love. Infantino cover pencils. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Southern-fried sheriff Deputy Dawg headlined this title, featuring other characters from Paul Terry's Terrytoons. The Sheriff imports a "secret weapon" to help Deputy Dawg guard the henhouse: an aggressive ostrich. After Rudy Rooster insults his old car, Gandy Goose challenges him to a race. Little Roquefort wants to build a rocket and be the first mouse on Mars, so Percy Puss decides to have a little fun with him. Deputy Dawg; Gandy Goose; Hector Heathcote: Hector's Tea Party; Deputy Dawg: The Fishermen; Little Roquefort; Dinky Duck; Gandy Goose: The Dentist. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $4.30 Water damage. Cover and centerfold detached at one staple.

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Mischievous magpie con artists Heckle and Jeckle headlined this title, featuring other characters from Paul Terry's Terrytoons. Heckle and Jeckle follow their noses to a high-rise apartment where pies are being prepared. A pair of wily buzzards tries to trick Silly Sidney into a cooking pot. Heckle and Jeckle; Dinky Duck; Silly Sidney; Hashimoto-San: Chip Off the Old Block; Little Roquefort; Dinky Duck; Heckle and Jeckle; Silly Sidney: Short Trip. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 38, Issue 113 - December, 1961. Squarebound, 5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W, Text Only.

Add to cart Very Good $37.00 View scans Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

Volume 1, Issue 1 - December 1961. Men's magazine featuring men's interest stories and pinup beauties. "How to Drink and Stay Sober." "Law Vs. Sex." 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. 64 pages. B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $1.00.

Vintage "Playboy Clone" men's interest magazine highly focused on the bachelor lifestyle with articles, essays, product reviews, erotic short fiction stories, and tasteful nude pin-up photography. 8.5" x 11", 76 pages, B&W/color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Fight for Sight, inks by Dick Giordano; Betsy helps Bob, the boyfriend of her friend Lori, seek treatment when he starts losing his eyesight, but since he wants to keep his condition a secret from Lori, Lori jumps to the conclusion that Bob and Betsy have fallen in love. The Shadows; Joan mistakes a kiss between cousins for something else and decides to break up with Bob. Rebound, inks by Dick Giordano; Scott and Betsy attend a wedding where she learns that he is in love with Robin, the bride, but waited too long to ask her to marry him; Later, Scott and Betsy go on an overseas assignment to bring medical care to the country of Mussar, and they fall in love, but Betsy won't marry him because she knows he is still in love with Robin, whose new husband has just died. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Joe Kubert. Eyes Of a Blind Gunner starring Sgt Rock, script by Bob Kanigher, art by Joe Kubert. Target of the Black Ace, script by Bob Haney, art by Jack Abel. Target of the Black Ace, script by Bob Haney, art by Jack Abel. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Gunner and Sarge in "Pooch--Tank Hunter!" Back-up story, "Wanted: An Ace" and "Time Bomb Tank!" (art by Russ Heath). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Al Hartley. Untitled Patsy and Hedy stories, scripts by Stan Lee, pencils by Al Hartley. So What's News? text story. Patsy and Hedy's Coloring Page. Paper dolls. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Al Hartley. Untitled Patsy stories (including one with Millie the Model). Scripts by Stan Lee, art by Al Hartley. Their Crowning Glory! Patsy illo. Paper dolls. Patsy's Puzzle Page. Too Many Manners text story. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

MATURE READERS.

Nobody Home!, or, Gone Goons starring Popeye and Bluto. Elmo's Soup text story. At last! The world's most powerful magnet! starring O. G. Wotasnozzle. One Can of Spinach starring Popeye and Swee'Pea. Ball Bonanza starring Popeye. Cover and interior art by Bud Sagendorf. Based on the classic cartoon and comic strip character. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $59.00 View scans Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $2.70 View scans Cover Wrap Detached. Water damage: Extensive. Staple rust: Slight.

Volume 116 #6 - December 1961. Mechanical science and technology magazine. This issue features: "You Can Build a Low-Cost Shelter Quickly", "Seattle's Floating Prowl Car", "They're Changing Great Salt Lake", "Paint With Air", "Great New Sport: Tabletop Racing" and more. 6.5-in. x 9.25-in., 228 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Comic book starring the Warner Bros. cartoon character Porky Pig. Triple Trouble; Crooks in a remote castle use a recording of a woman screaming for help to lure unwary sailors into leaving their boats and trying to rescue her. Turkey Feast, art by Vivie Risto; Henery tries to capture a turkey, but the turkey ends up eating Ollie and Henery's Thanksgiving dinner. The Doughnut Game; Porky knows Petunia is on a diet, so he offers to buy her fattening treats. Bag Tag; While in Venice, Italy, to write a travel article, Porky's suitcase gets switched with that of a dealer in valuable postage stamps. The Spat Patchers text story with Mary Jane and Sniffles. Tomato Miracle; Petunia leaves her prize tomato plant with Porky while she's at her aunt's; Porky accidently spills the special plant food Petunia left and when he mixes up some on his own, he ends up with a tomato the size of a bowling ball. Educational Basketball; Cicero is supposed to be studying geography, so he uses a world globe as a basketball. Ad for 204 piece Revolutionary War plastic soldier kit, art by Russ Heath. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Title: Rage: The Magazine for Men Cover price $0.35.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Bat Strikes!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Kid battles a new foe, one donned in a dark outfit that leaves his face a mystery to all. Trail of Long Ago text story, art by Joe Maneely. "The Twister!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Man Who Robbed The Express!", script by Stan Lee, art by Dick Ayers; A train robber mistakes a railroad detective for a potential accomplice. "Those Who Live by the Gun," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Kid defeats a group of criminals intent on capturing him and turning him in for the reward. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Vintage men's interest magazine that focuses on adventure short fiction stories, true crime, war updates, and pin-up photography. 8.5" x 11", 82 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Cover photo of Chuck Connors and Johnny Crawford. Stories and art by Warren Tufts, Eric Freiwald; Robert Schaefer, and Nat Edson. Rifle-toting rancher Lucas McCain helps keep order in the Old West, based on the popular TV Western. Mark and Lucas try to get to the bottom of it after a young boy is caught trying to burgle the General Store. A novice deputy has to take charge of Luke Blaze, the notorious outlaw. John Stacy is mocked around town because of his belief that the lost treasure of Jean Lafitte is hidden in the hills nearby. The Frame-Up; The Young Deputy; The Black Bandits Last Ride; Treasure at North Fork; Horse Sense; Indian Ancestry. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

December 1961 issue. Memo to Members by G.B. Love; Dividing Line by B.G. (Bernie) Bubnis Jr.; The Collector's Corner and We Suggest by G.B. Love; Memo to Members by G.B. Love, pointing out that this inaugural issue is relatively short and that contributors for future issues are needed. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart Very Good $30.00 View scans

Add to cart Very Good $30.00 View scans

Volume 6, Issue 12 - December, 1961. Vintage men's interest magazine that features articles, exposes, humorous stories and a fair amount of nude pin-up photographs. This issue features articles by Robert Bloch, Alfred Bester, Irwin Spector, and short fiction stories "Burial at Sea" by Hunter S. Thompson, and "The Legend of Juan Potaguaya" by Rick Rubin. 8" x 10.5", 82 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.60.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Beth feels duty-bound to keep Annabel and Budd together, no matter how many times they break up, or what it does to her own social life. A short meditation on the meaning of love. Benny feels socially excluded because of a huge hideous scar running across his face, but he doesn't know that some chicks dig scars, and Cynthia is one of them. A Friend of the Bride; What Is Love?; Love from the Old Country; The Boy with the Scar! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas, Jon D'Agostino and Sal Trapani. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Linda is engaged to Hal, but her best friend Ed is always there for her, in one of two stories with art (and cover) by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Sally is world-famous as a child star, but she's actually eighteen, and her wholesome image is getting in the way of romance with handsome hometown boy Ken. Adored By Millions, But I Was Unloved; He's Mine; The Way Is Love; One Tragic Kiss. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

1960-1961 issue.Yearly Adventures of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Cover price $0.10.

1961-62 issue (twelfth overall). Yearly Adventures of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Cover price $0.10.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Volume 23, Issue 3 - December, 1961. Men's magazine featuring war stories, crime, westerns, articles and pin ups. "The Navy's Greatest Comeback." 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 106 pages B&W. Cover price $0.35.