Comic books January 1956

52 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

Volume 1, Issue 3 - January, 1956. Vintage men's interest entertainment magazine that Contains adult themed comics, articles, racy short fiction stories, and tasteful nude pin-up photography. 8.5" x 11", 52 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

Cover by Eric Peters. The classic comedy duo of TV, radio and film starred in this comic at the height of their careers. Well-diggers Bud and Lou go looking for water with a divining rod and enter a house haunted by a sheet-ghost. Detectives Bud and Lou get mixed up with gangster Deadly Ernest and his henchmen Slug and Bullets. While working as aircraft mechanics, the boys accidentally become airborne. Plus a PSA on preventing polio, a real window into its time. Halloween Haul; Water, Water, Everywhere; The Model Male; Too Many Dummies; The Lighter Side; Up in the Air; Private Eyes in Public. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Al Plastino. A 1956 Superman calendar is included in part of the story, "The Superman Calendar," art by Al Plastino; Superman agrees to create scenes for a 1956 Superman Calendar for charity, but the manufacturer has a hidden clause that may bring him a huge profit. "The Man Who Hated Tigers" starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. -page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. "They Ride The Tall Timber" article by Jack Miller (as Jack Malloy), art by Raymond Perry. One-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "Paul Revere of Space," script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Tommy Tomorrow vs. Zorr, the Space Pirate. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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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.

Cover by Ogden Whitney. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger. Tales of suspense, horror, and the supernatural from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A sailor finds treasure and terror in a ships graveyard in the Sargasso Sea; A WWII soldier takes shelter in a European castle that seems strangely familiar; A documentary photographer discovers a lost city in the frozen Arctic wastes. Forgotten Ocean; Always Faithful!; Mystery of the Marne; Miracle of the Ice! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by unknown. Art and Cover by Bob Oksner. Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis commune with nature in a 3-part untitled tale! Plus: Dial-Dandies untitled reprint 1-pager by Harry Lampert; Varsity Vic untitled 2-pager by Henry Boltinoff; and Teen Teasers activity 1-pager by Martin Naydel. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

1st printing. Written by Felix Sutton. Art by Louis Glanzman. Action/adventure in the Old West. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 64 pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages

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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.

Edited by Whitney Ellsworth and Robert Kanigher. Cover by Irv Novick. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Wally Wood, Jack Miller, Ross Andru, Mike Esposito, Ed Herron, Joe Kubert, Jack Miller, Jerry Grandenetti, and Bernard Sachs. Adventure tales of war and the military, including some humor—go into combat with All American Men of War! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Julius Schwartz. Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Giella. Written by Lee Goldsmith, Ed Herron, John Broome and Robert Kanigher. Art by Ross Andru, Jerry Grandenetti, Howard Sherman, Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. The Trigger Twins reach a dead end in "Tunnel of Peril!" by Lee Goldsmith, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. Also in this issue: Strong Bow in "The Magic Number of Chief Talaka!" by Ed Herron and Jerry Grandenetti; Foley of the Fighting 5th in "The War Games at Fort Desolation!" by John Broome and Howard Sherman; and Johnny Thunder in "Johnny Thunder Day!" by Robert Kanigher and Gil Kane. Plus: 2-page article "The West's Most Mysterious Train Robbery" and half-pager "Indian Rainbow"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by V. T. Hamlin. Stories and art by V. T. Hamlin, George Scarbo, Gene Ahern, Dick Turner, and Rolfe. Argo reprints the classic Alley Oop comic strip, featuring the adventures of the time-hopping caveman with the musical name. Alley tries to help Foozy after he's arrested for losing the Grand Wizer's hat. King Guz appoints Alley Oop as his bodyguard, but maybe the "Oop" in his name should have been a clue. Alley Oop tries to prove he can be a good babysitter. Alley Oop; Peril of Padong; The Comic Zoo; The Talking Ape; The Nut Bros.; Mr. Merryweather; Otis. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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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.

Walter Lantz' Andy Panda. Stories by Don R. Christensen and various. Art by Harvey Eisenberg, Dick Hall and John Carey. Featuring the tales "The Fountain of Youth," "Desert Adventure" and "The Mysterious Wig," plus 1-page untitled stories on the inside front cover, inside back cover and back cover! Starring Andy Panda, Charlie Chicken, Wally Walrus, the Foreign Legion, Sheik Ben-Sik and Zilko! Also: Woody Woodpecker in "Selling Sailboats" and the text story "Doctor Woody"! Starring Woody Woodpecker, Wally Walrus and Oswald the Rabbit! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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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.

Men's interest digest with comics, jokes and tasteful pin-up photography. 5" x 6.5", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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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.

Volume 7, Issue 7 - January, 1956. Art Photography Magazine was a men's interest publication produced from July, 1949 to December, 1958 that focused heavily on photographing the nude female form, as well as a fair amount of "cheesecake" pin-up style photography. Included are articles on how to take better photographs, product reviews of different photography equipment, and diving deeper into what makes photography a legitimate form of art. 8.5" x 10.5", 50 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

"The Hands From Nowhere" (art by Bill Benulis), "The Vagrant" (art by Bernard Krigstein), "Sabotage" (art by Bob Forgione), "The Old House," "The Seekers" (art by Joe Sinnott), and a two-page text story, "Mystery Mansion." Cover price $0.10.

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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.

The Defeat Of Colonel Yeng, pencils by Don Heck. Bridge Crossing, art by Joe Sinnott. Fortune Of War text story. The Retreat! Sammy, art by Dick Ayers. 32 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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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.

Cover by Syd Shores. Written by unknown. Art by Gene Colan, Vic Carrabotta, Tony DiPreta, Norman Maurer and Joe Maneely. All new! Real battle thrills! Featuring: "To Save a Life!" with art by Gene Colan; "Dirt!" with art by Vic Carrabotta; The Fight for Freedom! tale "Flight to Freedom!" with art by Tony DiPreta; "The Warrior!" with art by Norman Maurer; "Prisoners of the Reds!" with art by Joe Maneely; and 2-page text story "Secret Mission"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Wonderful Jesus!" Adapted by Arthur S. Maxwell. Art by Harry Anderson, Paul Remmey and Russell Harlan. The Bible Story is a series of easy to read and understand books featuring over 400 stories in 10 hardcover volumes covering the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Also including over 1,200 full color illustrations, this series is a wonderful look at the greatest story ever told and easily assessable by readers of all ages. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 192 pages, full color. All Ages

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. "Prince of Princes (From His Early Ministry to His Last Parables)!" Adapted by Arthur S. Maxwell. Art by Harry Anderson, Paul Remmey and Russell Harlan. The Bible Story is a series of easy to read and understand books featuring over 400 stories in 10 hardcover volumes covering the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Also including over 1,200 full color illustrations, this series is a wonderful look at the greatest story ever told and easily assessable by readers of all ages. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 192 pages, full color. All Ages

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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.