Comic books October 1957

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Cover by Kelly Freas. Fiction by Robert Bloch, A. Bertram Chandler, Robert Silverberg, others. Digest. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $25.00 View scans Restored (see item notes) RESTORATION. Color touch. Cover detached. Water spotting.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $44.50 View scans Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $37.50 View scans Water damage.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The $100,000 Quiz Kid" starring Superboy, art by Al Plastino; An X-ray device built by a teenaged genius exposes Clark Kent's Superboy uniform. How NOT to Enjoy a Vacation! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. "The Game of Kriss-Kross Krypton" starring Superboy, Lana Lang, Professor Lang, and Martha Kent, script by Otto Binder, art by John Sikela; To save Prof. Lewis Lang from overwork, Superboy induces him to play a Kriss-Kross Krypton game of his own design, and pretends that he is forced to use the super-power on each "power card" every time Dr. Lang draws one from the pile. "So You Want to See the Sea" text article. Lucky World's Greatest Stunt Man filler page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Super Tales" of Lana Lang, script by Otto Binder, art by John Sikela; Lana tells an African chief tales of Superboy, so that he won't kill her father and her for entering the forbidden House of Masks. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Australian Edition. Cover by Curt Swan. Stories in this issue are Superboy in "The Super Robot", Zatara the Master Magician in untitled comic strip, Superboy in "The End of the Kent Family", and Superboy in "The Boy With Superboy Powers". 7" x 10", side-stitched, full color interior, 32 pages-all newsprint.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Superman Hall of Trophies; tour guide Jimmy Olsen accidentally exposes Superman to Kryptonite. The Luckiest Boy in the World; Jimmy believes a turban he bought at a fair is good luck. Scripts by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. How NOT to Enjoy a Vacation! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. The Gorilla Reporter; Jimmy's mind get switched out with a gorilla. So You Want to be a Veterinarian article. Tricksy humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 4, No. 5. October 1957. Gossip magazine with sensationalistic stories. Heavily illustrated with photographs. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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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Gordon Scott photo cover. "Tarzan and the Last Tyrant," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan and King Jathon secure a pair of gryfs to battle an enormous garth that is threatening the city of Cathne. "The Ghost Horn" text story starring Mabu. "Tarzan and the Young Feather Merchant," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan rescues Boy and Dombie, and their new friend Mikboko, from the Nuramis who plan to execute the children for touching their sacred bird. Untitled Brothers of the Spear story, script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; Continuing their journey back to Aba-Zulu, the brothers rescue a group of hunters from a man-eating lion. Sound Detectors? illustration by Jesse Marsh; Portrait of a fennec. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Weekly U.K. comic featuring Edgar Rice Burroughs' famous hero. Tarzan by John Celardo and Dick Van Buren, reprinting daily comic strips. 28 pages, B&W.

Weekly U.K. comic featuring Edgar Rice Burroughs' famous hero. Tarzan by John Celardo and Dick Van Buren, reprinting daily comic strips. 28 pages, B&W.

Weekly U.K. comic featuring Edgar Rice Burroughs' famous hero. Tarzan by Dick Van Buren and John Celardo, reprinting daily comic strips. 28 pages, B&W.

Cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Bill Molno and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. The legendary lawmen of frontier Texas bring justice to the lawless West. Doug wants to join the Rangers, but outlaw Doc Vesey wants to make sure that never happens. Clay joins forces with a Mexican lawman to stop an outlaw gang that always escapes across the border. Ranger Medford tracks outlaw Kelly and his gang to their "castle" of high cliffs. Ranger Recruit; The Border Jumpers; Toomy Tames A Town; Loonie Les; Burnham's Ghost; Kelly's Castle; Gopher Face. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Add to cart Good $23.00 View scans Spine split 40%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

Theatre Arts is legendary for its thorough and insightful coverage of the stage, both in American and England. Less well-known is the fact that TAM also provided some outstanding coverage of motion pictures, Broadway and Hollywood. 8.5" x 11", 100 pages, B&W with spot color. Cover price $0.50.

Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories by Joe Gill? Art by Steve Ditko, Bill Molno and Rocke Mastroserio. Dr. Haunt hosts four tales: Dave seeks revenge for Phil's death, but he doesn't know who the true killer is in "He Shall Have Vengeance"; a thief is pursued by tribal drums that are closer than he realizes in "The Drums"; a scientist cannot perceive his enemy, but his best friend can in "Menace of the Invisibles"; and a man switches bodies with another, but the results are quite different from what he expected in "The Man Who Changed Bodies"! Plus: A psychiatrist tells a man dreaming of an otherworldly woman that his dream has no bearing on reality, but the man fights to reunite with his otherworldly wife in "What the Dream Meant"! Also: 2-page story "The End"! And: Illyvitch's plan to build a landbridge across the Bering Strait backfires on the Soviets in the 2-page text story "Peter Illyvitch's Landbridge"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Rube Grossman. Lost, Strayed or Stolen starring Fatsy, Patsy, Minus, and Hamilton Hawk. The Grapefruit; Minus brings home a grapefruit but the boys can't figure out what to do with it. No Place Like Home; Herman decides to move out of the Big-Feets' house and join the Mouseketeers but he doesn't last long. Bubble Heads; The Mouseketeers find a bubble pipe. Adventure Ahoy; The Mouseketeers explore a "cave" under the tree. Scripts by Sy Reit, art by Rube Grossman. Ringmaster activity page by Martin Naydel. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Featuring: Tom & Jerry tale; Big Spike & Little Tyke tale; Bertie Bird text story "Picnic Daze"; Barney Bear with Fuzzy & Wuzzy tale; Wuff the Prairie Dog tale; Tom & Jerry back-up tale; and Tom & Jerry 1-pager. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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3 Tom Mix stories plus Tumbleweed Jr. backup. 7 in. x 9-7/8 in.; black and white; 24 pages. No date (1950s?).

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October 10, 1957. Edited by Joseph G. Schaller. Cover by Frank Borth. Stories by Max Pine, Frank Borth, Matt Christopher, Frank Huffman, Eric St. Clair, Ozella Welch, and Frank Matera. Presenting fiction and non-fiction stories, many of which are religious in nature—a Treasure Chest of fun and facts! 32 pages, full color.

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October 24, 1957. Edited by Joseph G. Schaller. Cover by Lloyd Ostendorf. Stories by Eric St. Clair, Father Conroy, Fran Matera, Bill Martin, Max Pine, Frank Borth, James O. Christiansen, and Milt Hammer. Presenting fiction and non-fiction stories, many of which are religious in nature—a Treasure Chest of fun and facts! 32 pages, full color.

Cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by Tom Hickey, John Giunta, Manny Stallman and Warren Kremer. Tales of young love and marriage from publisher Harvey. Washington DC beauty Jean is dismayed to learn her father has basically arranged a marriage for her. Terry must choose at the altar between the man she loves and the man she's been pledged to marry. Joan falls for Carl, but he's not ready to risk his heart. My Heart Played Politics; The Difference Between Us!; Interrupted Wedding; Too Much Pride; My Outcast Love; Special Delivery! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

October, 1957. Softcover magazine, 8 1/2" x 10 7/8", 76 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 1, Issue 5 - October, 1957. 8.5" x 10.75", 92 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart Fair $2.50 View scans Coupon/Piece missing, story affected. Staple rust: Slight.

Issue #23. September-October 1957. Magazine with articles and history relating to the American West. 8.5" x 11". 52 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $38.00 View scan Cover detached. Centerfold detached at one staple. 2 1/2" Cumulative spine split.

Cover art by Jack Kirby. "The Man Without a World, art by Jim Mooney; Howard Chase accepts the opportunity to leave Earth forever offered by aliens, but he eventually becomes homesick. How Not to Enjoy a Vacation! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. "The Riddle of the Glass Bubble, art by Mort Meskin; A bomb meant for another planet will destroy Earth in 12 days unless someone finds a way to deactivate it; Though scientists are stumped a boy's dog whistle proves just the thing. "Silk Gauze one-page non-fiction story, art by Morris Waldinger. "The Amazing Swap Shop, art by Nick Cardy; People are able to barter for amazing scientific marvels at an odd little shop, but only for a brief time, as the proprietor is only collecting Earth objects for his space fair for a limited time. Professor Eureka humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Specter Who Stole a Fortune article. "The Man Who Collected Planets, art by Jack Kirby; Astronomer Bradley Wells is abducted by the alien Sardor who has captured and shrunk several planets to extract their elemental resources; But Wells traps Sardor, returns the planets to their proper sizes and positions, and returns to Earth. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

#205, 10¢ Edition, 10/57, Vol 18/No 1. Donald Duck, Scamp, and Chip ?N' Dale in untitled stories and Mickey Mouse and Goofy in part one of "The Sunken City." The Donald Duck story is by Carl Barks. Issue also has one-page and half-page gag strips, and a one-page text feature "Dumbo's Surprise." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#205, 15¢ Price Variant, 10/57, Vol 18/No 1. Donald Duck, Scamp, and Chip ?N' Dale in untitled stories and Mickey Mouse and Goofy in part one of "The Sunken City." The Donald Duck story is by Carl Barks. Issue also has one-page and half-page gag strips, and a one-page text feature "Dumbo's Surprise." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella. Double-Danger Gold starring Pow Wow Smith, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. Nighthawk's Tunnel Trap, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella. Mystery of the Black Bandanna Bandit starring Rodeo Rick, script by Gardner Fox, art by Frank Giacoia. The Naming of the Wyoming Kid starring the Wyoming Kid, script by Gardner Fox, art by Howard Sherman. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Issue #712 - Octt. 1957. A collection of stories with art and photographs from all over the world. 7-in. x 9 3/4-in., 88 Pages, B&W.

Vol. 1, No. 1. October 1957. Men's adventure magazine with articles, fiction, humor, and pin-up pictorials. 8.5" x 11". 74 pages. B&W. Cover price $0.35.