Comic books December 1956

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Volume 49 Issue 6 - December 1956. Featuring "A Christmas Miniature" by Pearl Buck and illustrated in color by Walt Disney staff artists; ten-page story with illustrations on every page. 8.5-in. x 11-in. 92 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $0.07.

December 1956. Science fiction and fantasy stories by Stephan Wilder, Randall Garrett, Darius John Granger, Harlan Ellison (as "Lee Archer"), Leonard G. Spencer, and Kate Wilhelm. Four Virgil Finlay illustrations. Cover by Edward Valigursky. 5.5-in. x 7.75-in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 9 - Number 12, December 1956. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. This issue features The Mystery at Marignane, and Treasures for the Finding! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos). Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Joe Oriolo. Stories and art by Otto Messmer and Joe Oriolo. Comics adventures of the popular, long-running cartoon character; this series often featured art by the two men most associated with Felix, Otto Messmer and Joe Oriolo. Felix gets a job selling rides on a rocket, but is surprised to learn the whole thing is a con. When Felix's house needs repairs, he decides to do it himself. Kitty makes cracker art. Inky and Dinky try to do good deeds, but just create trouble for Kitty. Crazy Rocket; Big Doings; Kitty; Tee Vee Serial; Inky and Dinky. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

French Edition of (The Magazine of...) Fantasy and Science Fiction. A typical issue contains original French fiction along with some American stories translated from the US magazine. Photo montage cover. Isaac Asimov, Richard Matheson, Paul A. Carter, Bruno Martin, J. T. MacIntosh, Alain Dorémieux, Zenna Henderson. Softcover digest, 6 1/4-in. x 7 1/2-in., 128 pages, black and white (text, no illustrations).

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Film in Review is a publication of the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures, Inc, an independent, non-profit organization of public citizens founded in 1909 to represent the interests of the motion picture public. This National Board further assists the development of the motion picture as a source of entertainment, as education, and as art, by providing media for the expression of the public's opinion about films and their cultural and social effects. 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Stories and art by John Prentice and others. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Fran struggles to understand John's violent mood swings. Nina falls for handsome Steve and swears to stand by him, even after he's arrested for a woman's murder. Paul and Eloise elope on impulse, then have second thoughts. Crisis; Hard Guy; Party Patter; Trouble in July; Bitter Honeymoon; I Found Love on a Bus; Heartbreak Flight. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover photo of Jock Mahoney [as Range Rider]. The Greatest Purse Winner of All Time filler page featuring Pony Bob Haslam. The Secret of the Ledge, pencils by Dan Spiegle; Range Rider and Dick ride into new territory and an ambush. Dust Storm text story. The Arrival, pencils by Dan Spiegle; Waco Durand, gunslinger extraordinary, calmly hears news of what might mean the end of his lawless rule in the town of Rio Torres. The Golden Error, art by Bill Zeigler. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 6, Issue 12 - December, 1956. Men's interest magazine featuring Athletes, True Crime, Starlets, and Pin-ups. 4-in. x 6-in., 64 pages, B&W Cover price $0.15.

Winter 1956 Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Ogden Whitney. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Ogden Whitney, John Rosenberger and Harry Lazarus. An anthology series featuring tales of fantasy and science fiction adventure from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A boy who finds a genie has apparently never heard that expression about being careful what you wish for; Over the centuries, various members of the Barton family are saved by a mysterious figure with a distinctive scar; Scientists discover the remains of the last centaur. The Man with the Crescent Scar!; The Parson's Truck; The Camera Never Lies!; Jimmy and the Genie; A Storm of Meteors!; Out of the Unknown! No. 2 - Strange Centaur. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

8 in. x 10.5 in. 66 pages. B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 22, Issue 2 - December 1956. Men's magazine featuring articles on true crime and politics. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Winter, 1956. Science Fiction stories, featuring "World's Without End" by Clifford D. Simak, and "One Small Room" by Thomas N. Scortia. 5 1/2-in. x 7-in.; b&w text with spot illustrations; 130 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

December 1956. Cover by Virgil Finlay. Stories: "The Native Problem" by Robert Sheckley, "Rattle Ok" by Harry Warner, Jr., "Of All Possible Worlds" by William Tenn, "You Go" by E.C. Tubb, and "The Stars My Destination" (Part 3 of 4) by Alfred Bester. Illustrations by Virgil Finlay, Jack Gaughan, and Ed Emshwiller (Emsh). Softcover Pulp Digest, 5-in. x 7-in.;144 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Volume 1, Issue 1 - December, 1956. Men's magazine with articles, fiction, humor, and nude pictorials. 8" x 11", 66 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

Initially titled "Jem" until some time in the late 50's-early 60s. Men's interest magazine with fiction, articles and pictorials. 8-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, B&W with color on some pictorial pages. Mature readers. Cover price $1.25.

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Cover by Sam Savitt. Singing cowboy Gene Autry was a multimedia star from the 1930s-1950s, in music, movies, radio, and television, as well as comic books. When Maud Monroe inherits her murdered uncle's ranch, she moves west from Boston to run it. But when killers try to drive her off her land, Gene and Josh the magician help her find out who's behind it all. Panhandle Pete tells Tommy and Janey the story of the Race Against Time. Plus an article about thunderstorms on the prairie. The first of several magnificent painted covers by Sam Savitt. Prairie Storm; Hot Lead and Old Lace; The Unseen Enemy; The Race Against Time; The Magnificent Fraud. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 2 - December, 1956. Vintage men's interest magazine that features short fiction stories, music reviews, adult humor comics, interviews, fashion, and nude pin-up photography. 8" x 11", 72 pages, B&W with spot color and color centerfold. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

Cover by Dick Dillin? and Chuck Cuidera. Written by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas, Dick Dillin? and unknown. War front fury! Battlefield adventures! In this issue: "One Man Army," with pencils by Charles Nicholas, reprinted from issue #13; "Invasion, Ambush," with pencils by Dick Dillin?; "A Medal for a Coward," reprinted from issue #13; 1-page text story "Trap for Trappers," reprinted from Blackhawk (1944 1st Series) #90; and "Operation Showdown"! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover art by Ernest Schroeder. The Decision starring G.I. Joe, art by Ernest Schroeder; Baker Company is assigned to handling communications on an A-Bomb test. Half-Sold starring G.I. Joe, art by Ernest Schroeder; Otis and Ready-Money have accidentally discovered a new shoe polish and are going to make money. Jest in Fun humor page by Vic Martin. It's All Finished Now starring G.I. Joe; Susie tells Joe she will never see him again. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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She must smile...and pretend to be happy! But she's not...she's not! She's the loneliest girl in the world! "Romance for a Day" is the cover-featured 8 page story. Plus: 7 page story "Somebody Else's Dream" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 7 page story "Free Me from You"; 1 page Oddities in Romance story drawn by Mort Drucker; 6 page story "Impatient Heart"; 1 page Peg filler "Three Letter Man" by Henry Boltinoff; 2 page text story "The Magic Wish." Cover price $0.10.

Kid Colt Outlaw stars in "The Phantom of Caribou Flats" (art by Jack Keller); "The Rangers Strike Back" (art by Joe Maneely); "The Man Who Wouldn't Fight" (art by Gene Colan); "Showdown" (art by Dick Ayers); and "Rustler at Large!" Cover price $0.10.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. "December, 1956!" Collects Blondie Comics (1947 McKay/Harvey/King/Charlton) #97, Casper the Friendly Ghost (1952 2nd Series Harvey) #51, Dagwood Comics (1950) #72, Dick Tracy Monthly (1948-1961) #106, Joe Palooka (1945 Harvey) #98, Little Audrey (1952 Harvey) #51, Little Max (1949) #44, Sad Sack (1949) #65, and Sad Sacks Funny Friends (1955) #7. These volumes are some of the earliest examples of Collected Comics. Companies, like Harvey, would archive their material by taking all the issues they released that month and having them bound into hardcover book format. The issues come complete with front and back covers and interiors. They were trimmed down perfectly to fit the hardcover format. Each year has twelve volumes, one for each month of the year. These are extremely rare items. Hardcover (No Dust Jacket), 180 pages, full color.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Jack Sparling. Puppy Love, art by Manny Stallman; Jerry was the boy next door who grew up next to Sue...and was hopelessly in love with her; But Sue had fallen in love with handsome Dave Moran, her father's prize student. Love Can't Be Bad, art by Bob Powell; Ellen Wilson was a sickly child who didn't do well in school; And even when her health improved she remained an "Ugly Duckling"; So, she took matters in her own hands dressing provocatively, and going further than other girls. Meant For Each Other, art by Tom Hickey; With her father's illness, Meg gives up her social life and help support the family by working as a model at the local dress shop and for artist Greg Davis. House ad for the upcoming issue of First Romance #43. Jeannie's Man, art by Ray Bailey; Jeannie Evans had been the class President and the most popular girl in school...until she moved in the middle of her senior year; At the new school, she was alone until she met Ted Keating. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Gene Colan and Joe Giella. Stories and art by Gene Colan, Gardner Fox, John Broome, Martin Naydel, Ray Burnley, and Joe Giella. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. When the townspeople throw a party for Hopalong, outlaws set a trap, in one of three stories this issue illustrated by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Hoppy investigates a murder with 20 possible suspects, in a story by legendary comics scribe Gardner Fox. Hoppy winds up trapped in a caged wagon. Plus fun facts from Old West history. Salute to a Star-Wearer!; Western Kwiz; The Case of the Twenty Suspects!; Strange Indian Beliefs; The Secret of the Guadalupes Gold!; Trail of the White Eagle. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

UK Edition. black and white; 24 pages.

Cover by Nick Cardy. Featuring: 6 page story "The Untamed" drawn by Bill Ely; 6 page story "The Man Who Borrowed Lives" drawn by Leonard Starr; 6 page story "The Ageless Man" drawn by Bernard Baily; 6 page story "The Secret Carved In Wood" drawn by Nick Cardy. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Winter 1956-57. Published by Martin Goodman. Men's magazine focusing on Hunting stories and articles. Cover by Frank Soltesz. Illustrations by Bruce Minney, Geoffrey Biggs, Mort Kunstler, Rudy Nappi, Rudy Belarksi. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 90 pages, B&W Cover price $0.35.

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December 1956. Cover by Mel Hunter. Stories: "This Lonely Earth" by Dr. Walther Riedel, "It's Cold Outside" by Richard Wilson, "The Chasm" by Bryce Walton, "Routine for a Hornet" by Don Berry, "Family Tree" by Charles L. Fontenay, "A Little Knowledge" by Russ Winterbotham, "Thought For Today" by Henry Slesar, "But The Patient Lived" by Harry Warner, Jr. 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; 120 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 2, Issue 6 - December 1956. Celebrity gossip magazine. Cover feature on Elvis Presley. Also looks at Sophia Loren, Albert Einstein, and Doris Day. 4-in. x 5 1/2-in., 68 pages, B&W Cover price $0.15.

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.

Features gossip articles about various celebrities in hollywood. 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 74 pgs, text w/ B&W photos. Cover price $0.25.