Comic books January 1956

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Greatest Show On Earth, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superboy and Krytop perform in a circus; KIrypto's existence is revealed to the world. The Coward and the Hero starring Aquaman, script by Jack Miller, art by Ramona Fradon. Superman Puzzle Game. How to Teach Your Dog Tricks article. The Arrows From Outer Space starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. Little Pete humor page by Henry Bolitnoff. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cartoons by Al Capp collected from "Li'l Abner" daily newspaper strips. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. Softcover B&W Cover price $1.00.

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Volume 6, Issue 3 - January, 1956. Art and Camera Magazine is a great tool for the amateur artist. It contains articles, exposes and product reviews that you can use to your advantage while exploring creativity in the world of fine arts. 8.5" x 11", 36 pages, B&W. Contains nudity and is recommended for mature readers. Cover price $0.50.

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Jan 1951. Science fiction stories by Robert Silverberg, Manly Banister, Theodore Mathieson, Ivar JHorgensen, and C.H. Thames. Illustrations by Virgil Finlay (2) and Carmine Infantino. Cover by Edward Valigursky. 5-1/2 in. x 7-1/2 in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

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Monthly magazine focusing on human interest stories, social issues and fiction. 8.5" x 11", 132 pages, B&W and color. Cover price $0.35.

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Angel. Cover by Mel Casson? Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Featuring the tales "The Escape," "The Report Cards" and "The Party," plus four untitled 1-page stories! Also: 1-page text story "Wild Animal Tamer"! And: Stanley in "Gets His Man"! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Arf the Record"; Midge listens to records on how to speak French because she likes the sound of the person's voice; Betty and Veronica think Midge needs a psychiatrist because she seems so infatuated with the person on the record that she acts as though he's there with her in real life. "Many Scrappy Returns"; Betty bakes a birthday cake for Reggie. "The Push Over!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx knocked over a ladder. "Clothes Harmony"; Miss Grundy gets a new dress but nobody seems to notice. "Toot Toot Tutor"; Archie is going to spend every Wednesday night at Betty's house studying French; Veronica takes Jughead's advice on how to put a stop to it but the plan ends up backfiring. "Learning the Blues"; Reggie is in a deep depression and is getting ready to leave Riverdale but Archie organizes a party for him to show Reggie that people care about him. "Three Men on a Job," pencils by Harry Lucey. "Join the Ladies?", script by Sy Reit, art by Samm Schwartz; Betty wants to join Veronica's sorority but must go through an initiation. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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1st prinitng. Based ont he story by Jules Verne. Featuring a synopsis of S.J. Perelman's adaptation of Verne's masterpiece; bios of over 40 stars in the cast; full color pictures; and a prologue by Edward R. Murrow. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations and full color photos from the film). Cover price $1.00.

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January 1956 - Volume 56, Issue 5 - 1st printing. Science fiction stories: "The Executioner" by Algis Budrys, "Won't You Walk---" by Theodore Sturgeon, "Indirection" by Everett B. Cole, "Under Pressure" (conclusion) by Frank Herbert and "Labor of Love" by Murray Leinster. Illustrations by Freas, Rogers, and Van Dongen. Article on methods of thought by Murray Leinster. Cover by Van Dongen. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.75-in.; 162 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Issue #65. January 1956. UK Science Fiction Digest. Cover by Ken Woodward. 5" x 7.25". 160 pages. Black and white.

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"Surprise Attack" (art by Don Heck), "Bridge Crossing," "Plasma" (art by John Romita Sr.), "Garibaldi" (art by Bernard Krigstein), "the Way Out" (art by Vic Carrabotta), and a two-page text story, "Operation Secret." Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Dick Giordano, Sal Trapani, and Frank Bolle. In the Old West, Black Fury and his herd of wild horses roam the prairie, and resist human efforts to tame them. Black Fury is captured by outlaw Big Bart, but only young Chet has the gumption to try to free Black Fury from the outlaw's control. Ambushed by outlaws, prospector Dod Parker has one chance to get back to town and regain his gold: Black Fury. Pistol Packin' Pattie explains to Windy Wallace the three problems with his speeches. Black Fury's Owlhoot Career!; Pistol Packing Pattie: Silence Is Golden; Challenge for the Crown; Save a Soul; Ambush at Thunder Junction; Bing and Bong. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Dick Dillin and Chuck Cuidera. Stories by Joe Millard and unknown. Art by Dick Dillin, Chuck Cuidera and Sam Citron. Featuring Blackhawk in: "Seven Graves for Seven Blackhawks" by Joe Millard, Dick Dillin and Chuck Cuidera; "Case of the Missing Blackhawk" by Millard, Dillin and Cuidera; and "Doom In the Deep" by Millard, Dillin and Cuidera. Plus: Back-up story "Rescue From the Sky" with art by Sam Citron, reprinted from Police Comics (1941) #107. And: 1-page text story "The Plane From Nowhere," reprinted from issue #30. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. She was marrying her boss, but she was in love with Steve! Was marriage itself more important to her than who she married? But Steve had had his chance, and she was now through waiting! Would she ultimately lose both of the men who loved her? Don't miss... "I Didn't Know the Meaning of Love!" Also featuring: "Interrupted Honeymoon"; "Marriage Must Wait"; and "My Shattered Romance"! Plus: 1-page text story "It Happened This Way"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 4, Issue 1 - January, 1956. Men's interest digest with stories of war, science, and crime, as well as many full pages dedicated to tasteful pin-up photography. Softcover Digest, 5" x 7.5", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Bugs Bunny in "Mounties' Mistake," "Big Injun Ambush," and "Firewood." Issue also has one-page gag strips, one-page text feature "The Birthday Dress," and Tweety and Sylvester in "House, Hunt." Back cover has pinup of Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd. No story/art credits given. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 1, Issue 9 - January, 1956. Short-lived vintage men's interest magazine published by George E. von Rosen that ran from May, 1955 to September, 1957. Issues in this series focused heavily on burlesque shows, night clubs, dancers, and celebrities that endorsed the lifestyle. 8.5" x 11", 52 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, Vince Alascia and Bill Molno. The comic-book version of the 1955 TV series featuring legendary serial actor Buster Crabbe and his son, Cullen. Young Cuffy and Captain Gallant have adventures in the desert with the French Foreign Legion. Gallant and the Legionnaires must stop rebel warlord Shaga Bey from mounting an attack on his former estates with a shipment of rifles. Gallant and Cuffy learn that Fort Bleak, formerly a deserted ruin, is a hive of insurrectionist activity. Jean, the only survivor of an attack by the forces of Kofrad the usurper, is aided by Silyana, daughter of the man he dethroned. Moroccan Miracle!; The Haunted Garrison!; Four Windows to Freedom; Josephines Rival; The Seven Cities of Cibola; An Eye for an Eye; Camels and Curious Facts About Them. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 4, Issue 31 - November 1956. Men's interest magazine featuring War, Hunting, and Adventure stories, along with cartoons, and in later issues Pictorials. Article on Donald Campell and "His Sensational Jet-Boat Ride Through The Water Barrier At 200 MPH." 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 90 Pages B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Issue 3 - January, 1956. Short lived men's interest magazine that focused on the art of fashion and pin-up photography. 8.5" x 10.5", 98 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.35.

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Caesar's Conquests, 1st Printing, Painted Cover. Art by Joe Orlando. (HRN 130, with 1/56 date). Two thousand years ago, the great Roman general, Julius Ceasar, set out to conquer the large part of Western Europe known as Gaul. The opposition was inspired and the fighting was fierce. And as the armies clashed, Caesar wrote the story of the struggle. Cover price $0.15.

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Caesar's Conquests, 2nd Printing, Painted Cover. Art by Joe Orlando. (HRN 142). Two thousand years ago, the great Roman general, Julius Ceasar, set out to conquer the large part of Western Europe known as Gaul. The opposition was inspired and the fighting was fierce. And as the armies clashed, Caesar wrote the story of the struggle. Cover price $0.15.

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Painted cover art by Dik Browne. "The Nightingale," script by Hans Christian Andersen (adapted from his original story), art by Dik Browne; The Emperor is delighted with the song of a nightingale until he receives the gift of a mechanical bird; Delighted with the unusual toy, the Emperor snubs the nightingale and she returns to the forest; When the mechanical bird breaks down from overuse, the Emperor falls deathly ill, but the nightingale returns to the palace and her song restores his health. "The Hare and the Tortoise," script by Aesop (adapted from his original story), art by Dik Browne; The hare and the tortoise run a footrace but the cocksure hare stops to take a nap and the tortoise wins the race, proving that one should never be too sure of oneself. "The Moon," script by Robert Louis Stevenson, art by Alex A. Blum; Poem from "A Child's Garden of Verses" about the moon. "Mary Had a Little Lamb," art by Alex A. Blum; Nursery rhyme about Mary and her pet lamb. Picture to Color activity page, art by Alex A. Blum. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Photo cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "Shy with Men"; "My Reckless Heart" reprinted from Love Experiences (1949) #7; "Unfair Kisses" reprinted from Love at First Sight (1949) #10; and "Too Eager to Marry" reprinted from Love Experiences (1949) #28. "For a More Glamorous You: Make It Sparkle..." text article reprinted from "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #67. Indicia states "Volume XXXI, Number 6, #187". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "Wild Bill Hickok's Gunfight at Hayes City" art by Robert Forgione, reprinted from Cowboy Western Comics (1948) #34; "Annie Oakley, Queen of the Sharpshooters" reprinted from Cowboy Western Comics (1948) #33; "Dusty, No Kick Coming" reprinted from Lash Larue Western (1949 Fawcett/Charlton) #15; "Jesse James, Snare!"; and "Trick Shot Artist!" art by Alberta Tewks. "Readin' and Ridin'" illustrated text story. Indicia states "COWBOY WESTERN". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Gulliver's Travels. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover art by Hank Ketcham. Reprints of daily Dennis the Menace cartoons by Ketcham. Pet Peeves starring Dennis the Menace, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. The Man of the House starring Dennis the Menace, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. Dress Dennis in His Favorite Clothes! paper dolls. The Hidden Treasure text story. Screamy Mimi, art by Al Wiseman; Mimi stops a train in its tracks. How to Read starring Dennis the Menace, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. dollars to dennis starring Dennis the Menace, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. Reprints of daily Dennis the Menace cartoons by Ketcham. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Win Mortimer. The 50 Faces of Batman starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Genius With Super Power starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, script by Jack Miller, art by Ruben Moreira. New Eyes for the Law article by Jack Miller. The Man With 20 Lives starring John Jones Manhunter From Mars, script by Joe Samachson, art by Joe Certa. Batman Whirly-Word Game by Martin Naydel. 32 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Text Only Edition - Volume 27, Issue 1 - January, 1956. Squarebound, 5" x 7.5", 144 pages, B&W, Text Only. Cover price $0.35.

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Volume 1, Issue 4 - January, 1956. Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, essays, poetry, adult humor comics, and tasteful nude pin-up pictorials. Short fiction stories by Kermit Shelby, Arthur Porges, Herman Rovner, Garth Bentley, and Gabriel Gersh, humor by Ted Westgate, Dr. Martin L. Klein and Ray Broekel. 8.5" x 11", 58 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

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Stories and art by A. C. Hollingsworth and others. Numbering continues from Don Winslow of the Navy (1943 Fawcett) #73. Charlton's Fightin' military series focuses on US sailors and submarines in combat, mostly during World War II. Lt. Danny Mitchell defies orders to learn where an enemy arsenal is hidden, but now he must survive the defense battery. The crew of a PT boat stumbles on an Axis outpost. Danny and his wingman Burt investigate after they encounter the latest Soviet secret weapon, a sort of glowing air-whale. Featuring art by pioneering African-American comics artist A. C. Hollingsworth. Operation: Redwing!; The Giant Killers!; Frightened Hero!; Seeing Red; The Phony Sailor; Secret Weapon; Danny Mitchell's Famous Planes of World War 2. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 1, Issue 2 - January, 1956. Vintage 50's era men's interest magazine featuring pin-ups of beautiful women in bikinis and lingerie. 8" x 10", 72 pages, B&W with some color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.35.

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Indicia title is "CHEYENNE, No. 734." Based on the 1955-63 "Cheyenne" TV series. Photo cover of Cheyenne Bodie (as played by Clint Walker). Mountain Fortress, art by Tom Gill; While helping a mapmaker, Cheyenne gets mixed up with a gang of bandits who rob a stage;Then they, and a lady passenger on the stage, all have to fight off an attack by Shoshone Indians on the warpath. Johnny Bravo, art by Tom Gill; Cheyenne finds himself caught in a feud between Matt Crowley of the Circle-M and Ben Taggart, who is using a fake land grant document to claim part of Crowley's ranch. Facts about the Cheyenne Indians. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Stan Campbell and Frank Bolle. Numbering continues from Death Valley (1955 Charlton) #9. Tales of the legendary frontiersman. Trapper Kentucky Jack seeks Daniel Boone's help in dealing with Cherokee marauders, but Boone soon realizes that they only want the furs Jack stole from them in the first place. Captured by the Pawnee, Daniel Boone is forced to use his hunting skills to help them survive a famine, gradually becoming one of the tribe but also making a powerful enemy. Daniel Boone saves Miss Vance from a Cherokee advance, but then they must warn the nearby town. The Rifled Cache; Winter Famine; Odds on Death; Dangerous River; Death Valley; Sgt. Bart Norton: Warpath. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 21, Issue 5 - January 1956. Cover by Thomas Beecham. Men's magazine featuring articles on true crime, and politics. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W NOTE: Interior States correct date, incorrect number. January 1956 is Volume 21, Issue 5. Cover price $0.35.

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Volume 11, Issue 3 - January 1956. Cover by Emsh. "Brightside Crossing" by Alan E. Nourse, "The Gravity Business" by James E. Gunn, "The Dwindling Years" by Lester Del Rey, "Junior" by Robert Abernathy, and "The Body" by Robert Sheckley. 5 1/4-in. x 7 1/2-in. 144 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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No Dust Jacket - 1st printing.

By Peter Arno.

A collection of humorous cartoons depicting slice of life situations and not so everyday situations.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, B&W.

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Cover art by John Sink. Summer Song, art by John Sink; While swimming across the lake, Ginny has a cramp; Luckily, Pete Howard was in a rowboat and saved her. House ad for Harvey's line of romance comics: First Love, Hi-School Romance, Love Problems, and First Romance. No Greater Love, art by Bob Powell; Charlie Thomas had dated May Wilson for several weeks, and was always impressed with her maturity. First Love, art by Tom Hickey; Jackie Lang had always wanted to act, but was also too self-conscious to go on stage; When Allan Brady, the new drama teacher, held auditions, she reluctantly tried out, and won the starring role. Love Without Honor, art by Tom Hickey; Donna Blake was hopelessly in love with Bill Carson, but she was a plumber's daughter and Bill's father, Jeb, was a wealthy land developer. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Gossip magazine focused on scandalous stories about the personal lives of celebrities and other well-known individuals. Sophie Loren, Gina Lollobrigida, Orson Welles, Jack Dempsey photo cover. Tony Curtis and Marlon Brando gossip stories. 8 1/4-in. x 11 1/4-in., 68 pages, black and white (text with photos). Cover price $0.25.

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Ideals is a bi-monthly, catalogue sized magazine full of stories and poems, many of which follow the theme of the issue. Cover price $1.25.

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January 1956. Cover by H. W. McCauley. Science fiction stories: "The Cosmic Bunglers" by Geoff St. Reynard, "Practical Joke" by Richard O. Lewis, "Code of the Bluster World" by Milton Lesser, "The Girl from Nowhere" by Darius John Granger, and "A Day for Battle" by C. H. Thames. Illustrations by Luther Sheffy, Bill Reid, and Lloyd Rognan. 5-3/8 in. x 7-1/8 in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

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Vol. 18 #3 - Jan. 1956. Children's magazine with articles, fiction 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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Cover art by John Severin; The Lady Who Vanished!, art by Bob Powell; Universal Gadget text story; The Man Who Couldn't Breathe!, art by Tony di Preta; And Then Something Happened, art by Joe Orlando; No Way Out!, and The Endless Search, art by Doug Wildey. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.10. Cover price $0.10.