Comic books April 1961

Sunday Pix Vol. 13 (1961) - Sunday Pix was a Christian comic book published weekly by David C. Cook. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 12 pages.

Sunday Pix Vol. 13 (1961) - Sunday Pix was a Christian comic book published weekly by David C. Cook. "The Good Deed that Saved General Eisenhower's Life." "The Chosen One," "The Christian Family Courageous," and "Tullus, a Christian Boy in Bible Times." 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 12 pages.

Sunday Pix Vol. 13 (1961) - Sunday Pix was a Christian comic book published weekly by David C. Cook. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 12 pages.

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Sunday Pix Vol. 13 (1961) - Sunday Pix was a Christian comic book published weekly by David C. Cook. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 12 pages.

Sunday Pix Vol. 13 (1961) - Sunday Pix was a Christian comic book published weekly by David C. Cook. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 12 pages.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Invader from Earth!", script by Robert Bernstein, art by Al Plastino; On an alien planet Superboy discovers a primitive race living on the outskirts of a super scientific city; He tries to help them but they won't listen to him because they think he's a monster. A Salute to Our American Indians! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Ad for Superman, Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen, and Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane. Ad for Justice League of America. "The One-Man Team!", art by George Papp; When Smallville suffers yet another crushing loss in a football game, the principal of Smallville High and the coach of their football team ask Superboy to go out for the team; Superboy demonstrates to the people of Smallville why he shouldn't be part of the team. "The Saddest Boy in Smallville!", art by George Papp; Clark Kent's classmate Tommy Hunter is ashamed that his father, James, is only a doorman at the Smallville Bijou, until James Hunter helps Superboy apprehend the ABC Gang. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Mexican series. Reprints material from Superman (1939 1st Series) #138. 36 pages, full color, Spanish language.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Super-Surprise!, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Superman is baffled when Lois displays super powers, all is revealed when "Lois" is shown to be Sylvia of Kandor. A Salute to Our American Indians! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. The Perfect Husband!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; On the television show "People are Whacky," a computer selects sportsman Roger Warner, a Clark Kent look-alike, to be Lois' ideal husband. House ad for Showcase #31 [featuring Aquaman]. Lois Lane ... Traitor!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by John Forte; When the King of Pahla is nearly assassinated, all the evidence points to Lois as the murderer. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Specter of the Haunted House!, script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Jimmy is offered money to stay in a haunted house. A Salute to Our American Indians! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. The Perils of Jimmy Olsen!, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Forte; Superman gives Jimmy a robot that can take the cub reporter's place. Charlie Cannonball humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Jimmy Olsen, Wolf-Man!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Long Running vintage men's interest digest magazine that features articles, war stories, short fiction, true crime, and black and white pin-up photography. 5" x 7.5", 130 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS-

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Iron Man prototype issue - first appearance of Metallo in "The Thing Called Metallo!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; An escaped convict tests a radiation-proof suit under a fake name; When he realizes the suits power, he uses it to go on a crime spree; When he finds that he has a disease only treatable by radiation he stays in the suit to die rather than be captured. "The Holiday" text story. "Nightmare!", art by Don Heck; A man scoffs at his friends idea that a nightmare could last forever, causing him to storm out, drive off the road and die; He wakes up having the same conversation, in a nightmare loop. "The Hands of Hogarr!", art by Paul Reinman; A fugitive forces a gypsy to give him a new face, but he is captured because it is the same face as his pursuer. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Iron Man prototype issue - first appearance of Metallo in "The Thing Called Metallo!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; An escaped convict tests a radiation-proof suit under a fake name; When he realizes the suits power, he uses it to go on a crime spree; When he finds that he has a disease only treatable by radiation he stays in the suit to die rather than be captured. "The Holiday" text story. "Nightmare!", art by Don Heck; A man scoffs at his friends idea that a nightmare could last forever, causing him to storm out, drive off the road and die; He wakes up having the same conversation, in a nightmare loop. "The Hands of Hogarr!", art by Paul Reinman; A fugitive forces a gypsy to give him a new face, but he is captured because it is the same face as his pursuer. 36 pgs., full color.

Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Gorgilla Strikes Again! Part 1, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers; Gorgilla stows away on a ship to America to contact the human race, but is met with fear and violence in New York. Gorgilla Strikes Again! Part 2, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. The Stranger, art by Joe Maneely. Monsteroso, art by Steve Ditko; A creature hatches from an egg and imagines itself lord of all it surveys, but it is suddenly drowned, as it is only a microbe in a scientist's culture. Robot on the Rampage!, art by Steve Ditko; A robot stationed at a lighthouse rebels against his human master and the man manages to lock the robot outside where the food supply is stashed, but thanks to the salty sea air, it rusts completely within a mere matter of hours rendering it harmless to carry out its threats. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Gorgilla Strikes Again! Part 1, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers; Gorgilla stows away on a ship to America to contact the human race, but is met with fear and violence in New York. Gorgilla Strikes Again! Part 2, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. The Stranger, art by Joe Maneely. Monsteroso, art by Steve Ditko; A creature hatches from an egg and imagines itself lord of all it surveys, but it is suddenly drowned, as it is only a microbe in a scientist's culture. Robot on the Rampage!, art by Steve Ditko; A robot stationed at a lighthouse rebels against his human master and the man manages to lock the robot outside where the food supply is stashed, but thanks to the salty sea air, it rusts completely within a mere matter of hours rendering it harmless to carry out its threats. 36 pgs., full color.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas, Jon D'Agostino and Sal Trapani. Romantic drama is never so dramatic as it is during the teen years. Grace's diary about her lost love Dave becomes the basis of a successful writing career... without Dave. Harold can't get over June, so Sally arranges for Harold and June to meet, just to see if there's still a spark. Sue breaks up with Tom, but a look at Claire and Perry's very different relationship gives her second thoughts. Romance Revisited; End of a Dream!; A Kiss Like His; Just Jealousy; End of Summer. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Sal Trapani, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. The legendary lawmen of frontier Texas bring justice to the lawless West. Wounded in a gunfight with outlaw leader Slade Cobb, Ranger Tom struggles to bring Cobb in before he loses too much blood. Ranger Judd delivers a report on why he wasn't able to capture bank robber Slats. Corrupt lawyer Reamer Leeks (gotta love these names) thinks he has Ranger Luke's badge after Luke shoots the wrong man. Fear Town; Ranger on the Run; The Rangers Reasons!; A Gentleman Called Wild Bill; Two Outlaws to One Ranger; Last Stand of a Hard Case; The Templeton Tragedy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Issue 336. Apr. 1, 1961. 9 3/4" x 12 1/2". 20 pages. Black and white.

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Issue 338. Apr. 15, 1961. 9 3/4" x 12 1/2". 20 pages. Black and white.

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Issue 339. Apr. 22, 1961. 9 3/4" x 12 1/2". 20 pages. Black and white.

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Stories and art by George Wildman and others. A poor man's Casper, Timmy is not merely misunderstood; he's actively afraid of everything. Timmy is hired as a D.J. on the all-night ghost radio station. Timmy seeks help from Witch Hazel when he wants to be bigger, but he should have listened to the owl: "Accept what you are and be content." Timmy's neighbor is tired of his constant practicing of trumpet. The Disc Jockey; The Biggest Midget; A Sweet Song Wanted; Atomic Bunny: Saved in the Safe; Resting Raccoons; Boogie-Woogie Beat; The Kidnapper. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dale Hale and Hy Eisman. Stories and art by John Stanley, Dale Hale and Hy Eisman. Tip Top Comics presented stories featuring characters from United Features newspaper strips. One of the strips in the comic is Charles Schulz's Peanuts, featuring rare stories not written or drawn by Schulz, but by fellow artist Dale Hale. Charlie Brown wants a toy car, so he and the gang decide to throw a carnival to raise money. But their attractions are something short of P.T. Barnum. Linus and Charlie Brown decide to move Snoopy's doghouse, but they forget to check if Snoopy's in it first. Plus Nancy and Sluggo stories written by Little Lulu's John Stanley. Nancy and Sluggo: Badge-Full Boy; Peanuts: Car Troubles; The Trespassers; Sluggo: The Mayor, the Merrier; The Captain and the Kids: The High and the Mighty; Peanuts: The House Movers; The Captain and the Kids: The Model, The Tracker. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Tip-top Topics (1961) was a promotional comic book for salesmen and the families of Tip-Top employees. Art by Vic Herman. This giveaway comic/sale brochure/news letter is the April 1961 issue Vol. 5 # 4 of Tip-Top Topics," a monthly publication for the Tip-Top Bread Company featuring Herman's Deliveryman, Tip-Top Ted. Includes colorful cartoon panels and the latest news about the Tip-Top Co. 4 pages, 8.5-in. x 11-in., B&W and Red ink, card stock paper.

Stories by unknown. Art by Lynn Karp and unknown. Featuring: Tom & Jerry in "The Log Lifters" with pencils by Lynn Karp; Spike & Tyke in "Hobby Helper"; Bertie Bird text story "Birthday Blues"; Wuff the Prairie Dog in "Bandit Baggers"; Mouse Musketeers in "Royal Bird Nest" with pencils by Karp; Barney Bear with Fuzzy & Wuzzy in "Spring Zing"; and Little Tyke half-pager "Pardon My Bark" 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Secret of the Indian Sorceress starring Tomahawk, art by Fred Ray; an Indian sorceress conjures up a water demon. The Redcoat Safari starring Tomahawk, art by Fred Ray. Tracker -- The Canine Sleuth starring Tomahawk, art by Fred Ray. Statement of ownership--average paid circulation, 180,000. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 8 - April, 1961. Men's interest magazine with fiction and articles with the emphasis on nude pictorials. Includes a color centerfold. 8 1/2" x 11", 78 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $1.00.

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April, 1961. Men's Interest magazine. Softcover magazine, 8-1/4" x 11", 68 pages, B&W.

Issue 19 - April 1961. 8" x 11", 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Russ Heath. "The Sheriff's Showdown," script by Stan Lee, art by John Severin; The Two-Gun Kid is camping on the range when he is suddenly woken by the arrival of Dance Drago and his gang. Untitled story, script by Stan Lee, art by John Severin; The Two-Gun Kid is riding past Gila City he spots the locals fleeing out of the city; the town has been taken over by the Harper gang. "Revenge," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. "Deputy's Puzzle" text story. "Colts Blaze In Booneville," script by Stan Lee, art by John Severin; The Two-Gun Kid is in the town of Booneville where he is suddenly confronted by a bunch of locals who are part of a committee to keep the town decent; they tell the Two-Gun Kid to clear out or be chased out. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bob Brown. School For Space Sleuths, art by Howard Purcell. Doctor Rocket humor page by Henry Boltinoff. A Salute to Our American Indians! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. House ad for Showcase #31 featuring Aquaman, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Last Survivors of Sarnos, art by John Giunta. The Amazing Alien Aquarium text story. Professor Eureka humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Beasts From The Space Seeds, script by Arnold Drake, art by Bob Brown; Space Ranger tries to make peace between two tribes on Mercury. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"Left-Handed Magic!" (script by Richard Hughes as "Shane O'Shea"; art by John Forte), "Strange Medicine!" (script by Hughes as "Pierre Alonzo"; art by Odgen Whitney), and "Secret of the Ice!" (script by Hughes as "Kurato Osaki"; art by Pete Constanza). Whitney cover. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. A strange subterranean boring machine gives a man a vision of the future, in a story (and cover) with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. Jonathan meets Jada in his dreams and learns his destiny lies there, in dream world. Charles tries to prove that a house is not haunted. Dr. Sino's Mistake; The Man in the Well; The Apparition; The Ghost Getter in Venor's Valley; A Look Into the Future. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Sal Trapani, Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. The "newest" branch of the US military (officially created in 1947) is featured in war comics from Charlton. An air base in Cold War America has been infiltrated by a saboteur. Novice pilot Bud must decide whether to re-enlist in the Cold War-era Air Force, or leave to focus on his family. A WWII bomber pilot wrestles with his Marauder airplane and his gung-ho gunner, who thinks he's a coward. The Unimportant Hero; A Taste of Fear; 3 Minutes; Simply Scouts; The Hidden Enemy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.