Comic books September 1955

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. "Devil-May-Care!", script by Carl Wessler; Diner waitress Marian agrees to marry telephone lineman Ernie, but starts secretly dating his friend Doug; She breaks up with Ernie; Ernie injures Doug in a fight atop a telephone pole and is arrested. "My Errant Heart"; After her father dies, Margot takes an active interest in the failing department store she inherits; Assisted by manager Gary, Margot learns the business; Margot falls in love with Gary but he wants to make the store successful before he commits to a romance; Margot flirts with ad manager Ken and implements his ideas to make Gary jealous. 'The Good Fixer' text story by Ruth Sterling. 'Memory of Love," pencils by Bob Powell; Francie agrees to marry Lee, but she cant forget her first boyfriend, Frankie; When she learns Frankie is coming back to town, Lee fantasizes that hell be rich and theyll resume their romance; Lee breaks up with Francie because she wont face reality. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

September 1955. Science fiction stories: "Terror Station" by Dwight V. Swain, "Coffin for Two" by Winston K. Marks, "The Invisible Enemy" by Jerry Sohl, "The Brat" by Henry Slesar, and "Buck and the Space War" by Mark Reynolds. Illustrations by W.E. Terry and Lloyd Rognan. Cover by H.W. McCauley. 5-3/8 in. x 7-1/8 in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Jack Davis. Stories by Jack Oleck. Art by Bernie Krigstein, Wally Wood, Al Williamson, and Roy G. Krenkel. EC Comics changes its pioneering sci-fi title Weird Science-Fantasy to the Code-approved Incredible Science Fiction. Space tourists stranded on a primitive planet are unknowingly worshipped as gods, with art by Bernie Krigstein. A scientist finds that his time travel is predetermined to go wrong. A classic Wally Wood story reveals the age limit for space explorers. You, Rocket; Fulfillment; Time to Leave; Twice Told Tale; Has-Been. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Painted cover art by Bill Burnett. "Distinguished Achievement Award" Dell comics article. "Indian Chief White Eagle: Vision of a Warrior," script by Paul S. Newman, art by John Daly; Raven Beak seeks a vision; His vision has him leading half of the Sioux tribe off to create a new tribe; This makes both groups more vulnerable to the Crow. "Blue Crawfish and his First Deer" text story by Red Thundercloud (of the Catawba Nation). "Red Wing, Son of the Chief: the Story in the Sand," script by Paul S. Newman, art by John Daly; Red Wing and White Faun uncover a plan by young Hopi braves to attack Chief Bright Feather. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 8, Issue 48B - September, 1955. 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 $0.25.

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Vol. 17 #11 - Sept. 1955. Children's illustrated text stories, puzzles and activities. 6 3/4-in. x 10-in., 68 pages, B&W with full color and single color illustrations. Cover price $0.25.

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Stories and art by Frank Ryan, Bill Shelly, Mike Roy and Mike Peppe. St. John presents a comic based on the many characters of comedy legend Jackie Gleason, including his influential TV series The Honeymooners, inspiration for The Flintstones. Wealthy lunatic Reggie van Gleason is so insulated from real life that he can't function without servants. Mr. Finch endures the nonstop chatter of Charlie Bratton, the Loudmouth. Plus a message from Mother Fletcher, The Famous Sponsor of the Late Late Late Late Show. The Honeymooners; Reggie van Gleason; The Poor Soul; Charlie Bratton the Loudmouth; Fenwick; Mother Fletcher; Rudy the Repairman. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by Paul S. Newman and others. Art by Howard Larsen, Jack Warren, and Everett Raymond Kinstler. Cover by Everett Raymond Kinstler. True tales (some slightly embellished) of Old West outlaws, focusing on the James brothers and other real-life figures from history. Rival outlaws impersonate the James gang, then vanish mysteriously; A bandit ambushes Jesse, then frames him for his own bank robbery; The true tale of legendary rustler Dutch Henry, known as Dodge Citys Cattle Collector. These reprinted stories include some clumsy art and dialog changes due to newly-imposed Comics Code censorship - such as an erased gun becoming a fist - sometimes with comical effect. The Vanishing Desperadoes; Bold as a Bear; The Holdup at Hangmans Knot; Trail Tales; The Secret of Quiet Canyon; Dutch Henry — Dodge Citys Cattle Collector. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Ham Fisher. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. Joe and his pals take the injured Bateese back in, but he insists on fighting despite his condition. Plus true tales of athletic greats and solo stories featuring Little Max and Humphrey. The Frame-Up; Roadwork For Bateese; The Story Behind the Cover; Little Max: Dog Daze, Dilly of a Dollar, The Big Kicker; Humphrey: In the Bag;. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Carl Burgos. "The Wishing Well!," art by Paul Reinman; A young couple starting out find a well on their property that appears to grant wishes. "The Runner" text story, art by Carl Burgos. "The Plane to Nowhere!," script by Carl Wessler, art by Mort Lawrence; A man has an argument with his wife and then gets on a plane which deposits him into a world of doppelgangers. "The Machine!," script by Paul S. Newman, art by Ed Winiarski; Scientists build a calculator that gets bored with them and transports itself to another planet with an advanced civilization that will pose more interesting questions. "Stormy Night!," art by Bob Brown; When a nurse gives an ambulance driver a medal of the patron saint of travelers he is surprised to hear from people at his destination that the bridge he crossed to get there had been washed out hours ago. "The Man From Out There," script by Paul S. Newman, art by Pete Tumlinson. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories by Carl Wessler and unknown. Art by Paul Reinman, Art Peddy, Vic Carrabotta, Ed Winiarski, John Forte and unknown. Behold the mystery of..."The Man Who Didn't Exist!" by Carl Wessler and Paul Reinman. Also in this issue: "Those Who Dream!" (Abraham Lincoln appearance) with pencils by Art Peddy; "The Wreckers!" with art by Vic Carrabotta; "The Ship that Wasn't There!" with art by Ed Winiarski, "Man Alone!" with pencils by John Forte; and 2-page text story "The Trap," reprinted from Crime Cases Comics (1950) #6 (original title: "Do Your Duty"). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Final issue of the series (becomes Jann of the Jungle with # 8). Cover art by Carl Burgos. "Swamp Fever!", script by Don Rico, art by Jay Scott Pike; Jann and Pat encounter a scientist whose experiments have led him to infect jungle animals with a swamp fever that drives them mad. "Trial by Fire!", script by Don Rico, art by Fred Kida; When Kojii of the Kabis kidnaps Lalei in order to force Waku to abdicate his throne, Waku uses leads the enemy on a wild goose chase. "Jungle Fortress" text story. "Beast of Prey!", script by Don Rico, art by Syd Shores; Lions begin fighting each other and allow their prey to escape. "Rhino," script by Don Rico, art by Don Heck; An amateur hunter is persuaded to give up hunting by an encounter with a bull rhino protecting its family. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Marvin Stein. Art by Marvin Stein, Ric Estrada, Mort Meskin and Harry Lazarus. Pioneering crime comic Justice Traps the Guilty was produced by the studio of comics legends Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, creators of Captain America. An undercover cop spends a year in prison to catch the head of a counterfeiting ring. A holdup man has a twin brother, and relies on cops not being able to tell which brother is which. Cops on the Harbor Patrol try to stop contraband from crossing the waves. The Counterfeit Pushers!; Double Trouble!; Hand of Fate!; Scrap of Paper; Closeups; Harbor Patrol! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Joe Maneely. "Wide-Open Town," art by Jack Keller; Kid Colt rides into the town of Stockton and finds that the once peaceful town has become a ruined gambling town after the town made it rich in a gold strike; He comes to the aid of a local named Charlie who is kicked out of a saloon by a local tough named Spence and forces him to apologize at gunpoint; The Kid is then asked to meet with the mayor and a group of high profile citizens who ask Kid Colt to help them clear out the gambling houses and help them rebuild their once great town. Untitled story, art by Jack Keller; On his way to Silver Valley, Kid Colt is drawn to the scent of an old timer cooking bacon and arrives just in time to save the old man from a bear that smelled his cooking also; After being rewarded with a meal, Kid Colt is warned by the old man to stay out of Silver Valley as there is danger along the way, but Kid Colt refuses to give up on his job. "Stranger in Town" text story. "The Ramrod!", art by Gene Colan. Untitled story, art by Jack Keller; Kid Colt is in town and witnesses as Ed Moore attempts to start a fight with a local named Dawson whom Ed blames for murdering his brother Danny; Kid Colt breaks things up before a fight can happen and sends Ed on his way; Going home with Dawson, Kid Colt learns about his recent troubles and Dawson professes his innocence. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Everett Raymond Kinstler, Gerald McCann and Howard Larsen. Cover by Everett Raymond Kinstler. Stories inspired by the life of the famed frontier scout and other Western tales. This was the third issue under the Comics Code, and features reprints of pre-Code stories hastily edited to omit violence, with panels altered and word balloons relettered. A glimpse of an industry adapting to sudden change. Kit aids a supply train attacked by Mexican bandits; Kit leads a wagon train into hostile Comanche territory; Wild Bill Hickok faces The Murdering Medicine Show (here just known as The Medicine Show because of the Code). Price of Doom; The Apache Raiders; Hideout!; The Medicine Show; Terror Out of Taos; The Fight with Sam Bass. Final issue under this title; continues as Fighting Davy Crockett (1955) #9. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Stan Campbell. Movie cowboy Lash Larue is known for his trademark black outfit and his skill with a bullwhip. "Roving marshal" Lash joins forces with his twin brother, the "Frontier Phantom," to investigate whether a pattern of locomotive accidents is being deliberately set. Outlaws plot to rob a stagecoach full of gold right from under Lash's nose, and when he gets too close, he becomes a literal target. Bill Folers rides for help when the outlaw army of The Wolf surrounds Fort Cayoga, in an altered story that originally starred Will Rogers. The Frontier Phantom Rides Again!; Mouthful Mary; Bill Folers: Treachery on the Purple Trail; Buzzard's Trail; Prisoner Primm; Wagonwheels; Target for Highwaymen! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Painted cover art by Morris Gollub. The Warrior, art by Ralph Mayo; Lassie and her friends visit senhor Rohas who has bought a stallion, Warrior; Warrior is entered in the national cup race at Rio, and Lassie joins senior Rohas and Warrior for the trip. Pedro Volta, the hired jockey, is dismissed after using the whip on Warrior, but he plans to get back on senior Rohas. Jungle Rivals, art by Ralph Mayo; Lassie and Timbu meet a group of Juru Indians; Dino, the son of the chief, challenges Timbu to a contest and decides that Lassie is Timbu's good luck charm. The Law of the Jungle text story. The Guardian, art by Ralph Mayo; Aligra and Landon, two no-gooders, hear Lalo speaking of the two prize calves; They steal the calves but are followed by Lassie. Ad for Tom and Jerry #134. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Untitled story; Binky, who has never ridden a horse before, ends up being a jockey on his Uncle's horse when the real jockey is accidentally hurt. Untitled story; Binky tries to think of something romantic to say to Peggy. Varsity Vic and Jerry Jitterbug humor half-pages by Henry Boltinoff. Fearless Fosdick Wildroot Hair Cream ad by Al Capp. Untitled story; Pam gets a new party dress. Museum Piece text story. Untitled story; Allergy convinces Binky that he is hen-pecked and that he needst to "toughen up." 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Classic weekly news/photo magazine. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; partial color; 212 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by Harry Betancourt. Stories and art by Harry Betancourt and Frank Roberge. Ollie Orwell is as much trouble as his better-known counterpart, Dennis the Menace. When the family goes to the movies, Ollie tries to help the evening along with his superpowers. An airborne Super Brat is targeted by aerial civil defense jet fighters. Super Brat rescues a dog from the pound, but it turns out to be the sinister dogcatcher in a dog suit. Li'l Genius the Super Brat!; How Much Is That Mongrel In the Window?; Noodnik: The Trick Picture; Two-Bit the Wacky Woodpecker: Scout's Honor. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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First post-Code issue. Bill Williams art on all "Little Angel" comic stories; most are reprinted in Little Angel (1954) #15. In order of appearance: "Little Angel in 'Imp Patient'"; "Little Angel in 'The Visitors'"; "Little Angel, 'A Day at the Zoo'"; "Little Angel"; "Little Angel in 'Pop Goes for Pop-Corn!'"; "Little Angel in 'The Letter'"; "The Tiny Terror"; "Johnny on the Spot"; "Snooky" art by Joe Archibald; and "Little Angel in 'Child Psychology'". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Steve Muffatti and others. One of the mainstays of Harvey's long-running kids' comics, Little Dot also features Richie Rich and Little Lotta. Little Dot seeks help when she has trouble managing her new beach toy. Richie Rich and his cynical cousin Reggie make a Trading Places-style bet that Richie's friends only like him because of his money. Little Dot; Richie Rich: From Richie to Rags; Little Lotta; Richie Rich; Little Lotta. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Irving Tripp. Bubble Bath; Tubby seeks refuge from the West Side gang in Lulu's bathroom. The Tea Party; Tubby invites himself to Lulu and Annie's tea party. The Lookout; The Fellers have Lulu as a lookout in a tree to guard their clubhouse. The Enchanted Tent; The Fellers camp out in the daytime with bags over their heads so that it will seem dark. Little Itch and the Runaway Wash; Lulu tells Alvin about Itch's playing a trick on the poor little girl while she is doing laundry. Tub's Twin Brother; Tubby decides to change his name to Lancelot. All scripts by John Stanley, art by Irving Tripp. One-page text story, Lulus Diry ("Diary"). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Issue 26 - September, 1955. A quarterly anthology of the best crime, mystery, and detective fact and fiction. Squarebound, 5.5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W.

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Painted cover art by Hank Hartman. Incident on the River, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Tom Gill; When government secrets are delivered to an foreign ambassador with diplomatic immunity, the Lone Ranger pretends to be a bandit to stop the stage and get the documents back. The Herd Stealers, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Tom Gill; Cattle rustlers disguise themselves as Indians. The Lone Ranger and Tonto, with the aid of Chief Red Eagle and his braves, hunt them down. Trapped by a Forest Fire, script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jon Small; Traveling in the north woods, Young Hawk, Little Buck, and Strong Eagle stop to hunt; Young Hawk is attacked by an Algonquin brave, but is rescued by Strong Eagle. Facts about great elk. Based on the popular Western TV series. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories of loves lost and found from Ajax-Farrell and the anonymous talents in the Iger Shop. TV "script girl" Bonnie gets the chance to date cowboy star Bert, but he turns out to be a cad. Rejected by socialite Fern, Milton realizes his secretary Nancy has been there all along. A love triangle among Penny, Emmy and Fred on a newspaper staff leads to intrigue and libel. I Still Hear Wedding Bells!; Love Is No Act!; Anyone Can Dream!; Dear Mildred Norton; Heartline in a Headline! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by unknown. Art by Tom Scheuer, Al Hartley, Dick Giordano, Jay Scott Pike, John Romita, Sr.?, Vince Colletta and unknown. Featuring: "Something Borrowed...Something Blue"; "The Night We Met"; "I Hate You, Darling"; and "Dear John"! Plus: 2-page text story "The Dream Cottage"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Thomas Nast and Harvey Kurtzman (frame). "Radiodetectiveland" article by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Bill Elder; A look at the crazy neighborhood inhabited by the average radio show detective. "The Jack E. Glisten Story," script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Wally Wood; A behind-the-scenes look at how the Jack E. Glisten show is produced; Parody of the Jackie Gleason tv show. "Very Square Dance"; Lyrics by Steve Allen presented without the musical score. "Baseball...Science Or Skill?", script by Al Jaffee, art by Jack Davis; Comparison of the scientific and instinctive methods of baseball team management: both fail. "Anyone For Wrist Slashing?", script by Stan Freberg, art by Wally Wood; Excerpt from a movie magazine and a "screenplay" by Stan to show contrasts between his characters and real life. "Was George Washington "George"?", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Bill Elder; Exposé type articles on George Washington, John Smith and Snow White. "MAD Awards," script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Bill Elder; Awards for best tv commercials. "They Built Their Dream-House Singlehanded," script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Wally Wood; Story of how the Countersunks built their not-quite-so-dream house. "The Stark Club," script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Jack Davis; A tour through the nightly happenings at the Stark Club. "The Blackboard Jumble," script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Wallace Wood; Scenes from the movie and a recommendation for solving the real life violence problem in schools; Parody of movie "Blackboard Jungle." 60 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Chesley Bonestell. "Too Far" by Fredric Brown, plus more fantasy and science fiction stories by J. T. McIntosh, Agatha Christie, Margaret St. Clair (as Idris Seabright), Eric St. Clair, Ward Moore, Saki, Thyra Samter Winslow and Zenna Henderson. Softcover. 5.5-in. x 7.5-in. 132 pages, black and white (all text). Cover price $0.35.

Volume 5, Issue 9 - September 1955. Adventure stories, articles and nude photos. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 98 Pages B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 3, Issue 6 - September 1955. Men's interest magazine. This issue features an article on Leo Durocher, Six secrets Women NEVER tell Men, and a photo-spread of of what it's like to be constricted by a boa constrictor. 4-in. x 6-in., 68 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $0.15.

Volume 3, Issue 3 - September 1955. Men's interest magazine focusing on celebrity gossip and pin-up models. 4-in. x 6-in., 64 pages, B&W Cover price $0.15.

Volume 6, Issue 5 - September, 1955. Men's interest magazine focusing on true crime, and war stories. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 68 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $0.25.