Comic books April 1956

Movie magazine with gossip and news. Articles on Clark Gable, Guy Madison, marilyn Monroe, Glenn Ford, Kim Novak, Joan Crawford, Bing Crosby, Elizabeth Taylor and more. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 92 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $115.00 View scans Staple rust. Water spotting.

Add to cart Good $86.00 View scans Spine split 30%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.

Volume 26, Issue 4-107 (Nude Cover) - April, 1956. Magazine for nudists with articles, regular features, and pictorials. This issue features a nude Bettie Page cover and feature article written and photographed by Bunny Yeager. 8.5" x 11", 44 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $0.50.

Volume 26, Issue 4-107 (Clothed Cover) - April, 1956. Magazine for nudists with articles, regular features, and pictorials. This issue features a non-nude Bettie Page cover and feature article with pictorial. An alternate cover with Bettie nude exists. 8.5" x 11", 44 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $0.50.

Cover by Ruben Moreira. Stories by Henry Boltinoff and unknown. Art by Howard Purcell, Ray Burnley, Charles Paris, Bernard Baily, Jim McArdle and Henry Boltinoff. Mr. District Attorney in: "The Case of Frank Bragan, Little Shot" with art by Howard Purcell and Ray Burnley, plus "The Case of the Blind Eye-Witness" with art by Purcell and Charles Paris. Also in this issue: "The Convict in Coach 14" with art by Bernard Baily; 2-page story "The Case of the Flying Burglar Alarm" with art by Jim McArdle; "Strange Laws!" 1-pager with art by Henry Boltinoff; Casey the Cop 1-pager by Boltinoff, reprinted from Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) #150; and The D.A. File 2-page text article. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Sheldon Mayer (credited as Bud Fisher). Stories and art by Al Smith (credited as Bud Fisher), Henry Boltinoff, Jack Schiff and Win Mortimer. DC reprints the comic strip that defined the comic strip, featuring the original tall-and-short comedy duo. Also featuring the "topper" strip Cicero's Cat. Bored with city life, Jeff goes to visit his hillbilly relatives in the country. Jeff is chosen to umpire a baseball game. Plus a PSA about belonging. Mutt & Jeff; Cicero's Cat; Little Pete; Ship's Scuttlebutt; Casey the Cop; Binky Says: It's Fun to Belong! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"The Day the Earth Split in Two." Secret of the Scientific Doodads" (art by Carmine Infantino), "Search for the Space Sparklers" (pencils by Gil Kane), and "The Robot Magician." Quarter-page Fearless Fosdick ad for Wildroot Cream-Oil by Al Capp. Kane cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart FR 1.0 $140.00 View scans 6" Cumulative spine split (partially taped). Cover detached.

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"The Hidden Land," "A Warning Voice" (art by Vic Carrabotta), "Crossroads of Destiny," "Sammy's Secret," "The Silent Stranger," "March Has 32 Days," and a two-page text story, "The Travelers." Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Sol Brodsky. Stories by Carl Wessler and unknown. Art by Art Peddy, Don Heck, Jim Mooney, Ross Andru, Bob Forgione, Mike Esposito, Jack Abel and unknown. Tales of the unusual! In this issue: "The Mysterious Stranger" with pencils by Art Peddy; text story "The Gardener"; "We Interrupt This Program!" with art by Don Heck; "The Secret of the Key That Lived!"; "The Man Who Found Himself!" by Carl Wessler and Jim Mooney; "The Magic Shoes" by Carl Wessler, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito; and "For Whom the Sun Shines" by Carl Wessler, Bob Forgione and Jack Abel. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Battleship Burke in two stories, including "Two Sailors Against a Sub!" (art by Syd Shores); "Task Force" (art by Gene Colan), "Second Chance for Private Ruark!" (art by Paul Reinman), "The Sea Stalkers," and a two-page text story, "Sea Wolf." Joe Maneely cover. Title becomes Sailor Sweeney # 12-14. Cover price $0.10.

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Torpedo Taylor in "The Firing Signal" and an untitled story (both with art by Don Heck), plus "We Have Met the Enemy!" (art by Gene Colan?), "Ambush Trap!" (art by Robert Q. Sale), and Our Fighting Fleet in "Heavy Cruiser!" (art by Joe Sinnott). Two-page text story, "Sea Siege." Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Eugene Hughes. Stories and art by Eugene E. Hughes and others. Naval battles and conflict at sea from publisher Stanley Morse. This issue features an issue-length retelling of Japan's Operation Sho, an attempt to take back Leyte Island in late October, 1944, leading to a confrontation with the US Seventh Fleet in the Surigao Strait. A damaged sub takes on a Japanese aircraft carrier. Also featuring a vintage ad for The Complete Space Rocketeer ("Space Rockets Are Fun"). The Defeat of the Japanese Navy!; Phase Two!; The Decoy!; Regular Navy!; The Hawk Is Among the Chickens!; Fish Away! Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color.

NOTE: According to the Grand Comics Database, issues #7 do not believe exist.

Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $5.40

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 16, Issue 46 - April, 1956. Squarebound, 5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W, Text Only.

Nifty Gals & Gags (1951) is a humor digest published by Dearfield Publishing Company. Features the character Dead-Eye Nick who as a "wolf" is always on the prowl for his next young catch. Also contains a page with words of advice from Nick. 96 pages, color cover with B&W illustrations, 5.25-in x 7.25-in. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Maurice Whitman. Stories and art by Maurice Whitman and Bill Molno. Adventures of Nyoka, the Jungle Girl. Nyoka agrees to act as peace emissary between two warring tribes, but when the Nopa warriors disappear with the prized jewels of the Faru idol Jaw-Bwah, a price is put on her head. This story is reprinted from Fawcett's pre-Code Nyoka title, with alterations to conform to the Comics Code. Plus fun facts about the platypus, illustrated by Maurice Whitman. Action-girl cover by Maurice Whitman. The Vanishing Warriors; War in the Jungles; Up a Tree; Knowing Natures Knowledge; The Watery Graves; The Platypus; Nitro Run. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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April, 1956. Stories include "Witch of the Dark Star", "Sudden Lake", "Bundle from Heaven", and more. Softcover Pulp, 6 1/2-in x 9-in, 100 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Cover art by Jerry Grandenetti. Diary of a Fighter Pilot, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Irv Novick. Frogman Battle Album, script by Jack Miller, art by Arthur Peddy. G.I. Without A Gun, script by Dave Wood, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Shortcut—War, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Bob Forgione, inks by Jack Abel. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jerry Grandenetti. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Dave Wood, Bob Haney and Bill Finger. Art by Jerry Grandenetti, George Papp, Ross Andru, Wally Wood, Joe Giella and Mike Esposito. Action-packed battle tales! In this issue: "Grenade Pitcher!" by Robert Kanigher, Jerry Grandenetti and Joe Giella; "Fair Weather Fighter!" by Dave Wood and George Papp; "Junkman's War!" by Bob Haney, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito; and "Three Doors to War!" by Bill Finger and Wally Wood. Plus: 2-page text article "Battling Snowman"! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

April, 1956. Vintage humor digest magazine that pokes fun at the relationships of men and women of the time. Digest, 5" x 7", 96 pages, B&W. -Recommended for ages 16+ Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart Very Good $43.00 View scans Spine split 20%. Staple rust: Moderate.

Short-lived vintage men's interest magazine from the 1950's era that focuses heavily on tasteful black and white pin-up photography with short bios of the models and captions included with the photos. 9.5" x 12.5", 52 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.25.

Volume 12, Issue 7 - April 4, 1956. Cover photo of Diane Webber. A tamer version of magazines like Playboy and Esquire, featuring celebrity profiles, articles on contemporary culture, and plentiful cheesecake photography. This issue features pinup model Diane Webber and a Gahan Wilson article. Virgin Birth: What Are the Facts?; The Strange Life of Frankie Carbo; Diane Webber. 4-in. x 6-in., 68 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 48, Issue 5 - November 1955. Hollywood magazine. Cover and Article features Kim Novak, a look at "Hollywood's Newest Sex Queen" Joan Collins, and "Did you Really Know Jimmy Dean?" 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 100 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $0.25.

Volume 49, Issue 4 - April 1956. Vintage movie and celebrity magazine. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 116 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $0.20.

Volume 2, Issue 4 - April 10th 1956. Pictorial digest featuring models, actor gossip, and interesting news stories. This issue features cover girl Mary Murphy, the rare playing card collection of William Penn, and an article on then new singing sensation Elvis Presley. 4-in. x 6-in., 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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Volume 2, Issue 5 - April 24, 1956. Pictorial digest featuring models, actor gossip, and interesting news stories. 4-in. x 6-in., 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart Very Good $6.00 View scans Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Moderate.

May 24, 1956. UK weekly film magazine. Dorothy Dandridge and Carolyn Jones articles. 9" x 11.75". 20 pages. Black and white.

Cover art by Dick Dillin. The King of Thunderbolts starring Plastic Man. Seeing Is Believing starring Woozy Winks. The Hounds of Halkey starring Plastic Man. Wrong Signature text story. Untitled Plastic Man story, art by Jack Cole. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

MATURE READERS. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $2.50 View scans Front cover detached 50%. Back cover detached 40%. Cover Wrap Detached. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

Add to cart Poor $2.50 View scans Paper: White Front cover detached 20%. No Back Cover. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

April 1956 - Mechanical science and technology magazine. 6.5" x 9.25", 310 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $4.30

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Add to cart Very Good $3.20

Comic book starring the Warner Bros. cartoon character Porky Pig. Untitled story; Porky is ice-fishing when the ice breaks up. Hildago Treasure; Uncle Siwash is lonely on his ranch; Cicero and Porky start a rumor that there is a treasure buried there, which draws a lot of visitors. Unfortunately the visitors include the Balton outlaw gang and Black Cactus Jack. Supersonic Rabbit; Bugs finds a secret formula that gives him super-speed when he makes a carrot stew with it. The Net Result text story. The Net Result text story. Porky Pig's Penetrating Dime Trick; Porky shows how to do a magic trick. Porky Pig and the Mysterious Monocle; Porky finds a top hat on the street on a windy day; He wears it to Petunia's society party, not knowing the hat contains a monocle with hypnotic powers. Untitled story; Porky uses pillows and mattresses to make sure nothing gets broken when he loads a moving truck. Untitled story; Cicero is late for school when he takes his pet turtle to class. Untitled story; Porky keeps dreaming of cats, so he buys a bulldog to keep them away. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Marvin Stein. Art by Marvin Stein and Mort Meskin. Prize's flagship Western title featured early art by John Severin and other greats who worked for EC in the following decade. American Eagle is caught in the war between the Crow and the Cheyenne. The true story of Fred Harvey, whose chain of restaurants along Western railroad lines were almost as famous as their trademark waitresses, the Harvey Girls. The Lazo Kid and his horse get involved in a game of polo with American soldiers. American Eagle Outsmarts the Cheyenne; Roundup; Lightning Draw; Bad Men on the Border; Fred Harvey; Home Thieves. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Fine $11.00 View scans Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

Volume 40, Issue 4 - April, 1956. 6.5" x 9.5", 164 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Cover by Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Dick Wood, Bill Molno, Bill Ely, Vince Alascia, Sal Trapani, and Chic Stone. Racket Squad's focus on swindlers and con games allowed it to survive the Comics Code longer than most Pre-Code crime comics. An early look at auto "repo men" (before that was seen as a legit concern) portrays them as legal car thieves, working for shifty dealers with inflated repayment plans. The con man known as "The Silver Fox" specializes in emptying out houses while their owners are on vacation. A phony doctor swindles patients with unorthodox cures and lets them deal with the consequences. The Legal Auto Theft Racket; The Old Shell Game; Ill Steal Your Home; Hush-Hush; Medical Menace; The Swiss Watches. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.