Comic books September 1957

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Cover by Irv Novick. "Silent Knight vs. the Sleeping Knights!", script by Robert Kanigher, art by Irv Novick; The great wizard, Merlin, comes up with a plan to lure the Silent Knight to Camelot to settle the dispute between Lancelot and Galahad; When word spreads that a spell of sleep has come over the kingdom, the Silent Knight arrives to break the curse, only to find the whole thing to be a hoax! Strange Arrow Beliefs! article by Julius Schwartz, pencils by Morris Waldinger, inks by Tommy Nicolosi; Odd facts about arrows. "Fighting Figurehead!", script by Bob Haney, art by Joe Kubert; A ship of raiders notice the tiny fishing village where the Viking prince makes his home; Jon is caught by them, but Gunnda helps him escape, and together they fight off the raider scourge. Battle of the Little Big Horn! article by Al McLean; Short account of Custer's Last Stand. "King Robin, the 1st!", script by Bill Finger, art by Russ Heath; Prince John allows Robin to be king for a day, as long as he willingly follows through with three proclamations or else forfeit his life; to tax the people on the air they breathe, to arrest a loyal servant of King Richard, and to arrest the Merrie Men. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Bugs Bunny in "The Brave Brave," "The Bunny Wheel," and "Coral Calamity." Issue also has one-page text feature "The Right Track" and Tweety and Sylvester in "The Peace and Quiet Riot." No story/art credits given. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

5.5" x 8.5", 48 pages, B&W.

Edited by Betty Sears. Featuring some comic content. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 122 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Vintage men's interest magazine full of erotic fiction, adult themed humor, comic strips, and nude pin-up pictorials. 8.5" x 11", 60 pages, B&W/Color -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

Fall, 1957. Cover price $0.35.

The well-meaning but misunderstood Casper becomes one of Harvey Comics' best-known stars. After Charlie and Seymour showcase their talents, Robbie fears that he has no talent of his own, but his talent is hiding in plain sight. Casper the Friendly Ghost; No Noise is Good Noise; The Ghostly Trio; A Quiet Riot!; The Ghost With the Most; Talent Search; Spooky: Ghost Host. 36 pages, four color. Cover price $0.10.

Vintage men's interest magazine dedicated to War, Hunting, and Adventure stories, along with adult themed comic strips, and nude pin-up pictorials. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 90 Pages B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.25.

Volume 3, Issue 5 - Men's interest magazine featuring articles on war, sports, hunting and history. Plus pictorials. 8.5" x 11", 82 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 1, Issue 3 - September, 1957. 8.5" x 11", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Issue 8 - Fall, 1957. 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.

Art by Bob Jenney and Alberto Giolitti. The Cisco Kid rode the range as the Robin Hood of the Old West with his corpulent sidekick Pancho, earning a permanent place in 20th-century pop culture. Cisco and Pancho leap into action after settlers are attacked by bandits along a wagon trail. This leads them to a land race, where B.J. Grabbit is trying to steal the good lands from honest settlers. Cisco and Pancho investigate foul play at the gold mine that keeps an orphanage operating. Plus fun facts about Western traditions. Ways of the West; Wheels of Fortune; The Haunted Fort; Pedro: A Hair-Raising Adventure; The Tunnel of Terror. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

The Oregon Trail, 5th Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 140. 9/57). Cover price $0.15.

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On Jungle Trails, 1st Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 140, with 9/57 date). Cover price $0.15.

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On Jungle Trails, 2nd Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 150). Cover price $0.15.

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Painted cover art by Stan Campbell. "The Donkey's Tale," art by Stan Campbell; Once upon a time, there was a prince who was born in the shape of a donkey; He was the most beautiful, delightful, lovable little donkey in the world; But he was the saddest little donkey, too, for his greatest wish was to become a real human prince. "Aesop's Fables: The Oak and the Reed," art by Stan Campbell; The parable says that sometimes it is better to bend than just to stand straight and tall. "The Owl and the Pussy-Cat" nursery rhyme by Edward Lear, art by Stan Campbell. Article on The Flying Squirrel, art by William A. Walsh. Color This Picture With Crayons page, art by Stan Campbell. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

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The Donkey's Tale (art by Stan Campbell). NOTE: We do not currently differentiate between HRN 576 copies and other HRN #'s of Classics Illustrated Junior reprints. Cover price $0.25.

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Fall 1957. Painted cover. Cover price $0.10.

Men's humor digest directed towards college males with a focus on the relationships of men and women of the time. 5" x 6.5", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger and Howard Alexander. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A genius falls in love; Advice on not getting a bad reputation; A woman debates whether to date the executive she works for. Love Affair of a Genius!; New Neighbor; How to Get Yourself a Reputation!; Don't Get Mad, Lover!; I Don't Go Out with Executives!; Substitute Romance! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 5, Issue 4 - September, 1957. Pioneering magazine by Robert Harrison featuring scandalous stories about the personal lives of celebrities and other well-known individuals. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 68 pages, black and white. Cover price $0.25.

Spanish language horror/suspense anthology comic. 7-in. x 10-in.; part full color, part black & white; 32 pages.

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Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Featuring the tales "Bell Hoppin' Mad," "The Incredible Campers," "Stovepipe Stargazer" and "Prehistoric Hospitality"! Plus: two 1-page gag strips; Suzanne story "Foul-weather Friends"; and the 1-page text story "The Mighty Midget"! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Certa. Stories by Carl Memling and others. Art by Joe Certa and Dick Ayers. Wilderness adventure with legendary frontiersman Daniel Boone. Settlers believe Boone has turned against them and joined forces with the Shawnee; Boone is trapped between an attacking grizzly and a vengeful outlaw; Villains hypnotize Jolly Jim Dandy to try to get him to bad-mouth Kentucky as a desert. Also featuring an ad for the "Pinto Head" and "Bronco Saddle," attachments to make a kid's bicycle look like a horse. Sell-Out!; The Grudge-Bearer!; Jolly Jim Dandy; The Good Team; The Toy Stockade! Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by Henry Boltinoff and unknown. Art by Henry Boltinoff and unknown. Featuring three untitled A Date with Judy stories. Also in this issue: A Date with Judy 2-page text story "Name Dropper"; untitled Harvey story; untitled Peg half-pager by Henry Boltinoff, reprinted from Dale Evans Comics (1948) #9; and untitled Shorty 1-pager by Boltinoff, reprinted from Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) #186. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by unknown. Art and Cover by Al Hartley. In this issue: untitled Patsy Walker 1-pager; untitled Hedy Wolfe 1-pager; untitled Patsy and Buzz tale; "Your Own Personal Patsy Paper Doll" 1-pager; "Patsy's Laugh Page"; "Patsy's Beauty Secrets!"; untitled Nancy 1-pager; untitled Patsy and Buzz 1-pager; 2-page text story "The Model"; Patsy Walker in "How Far Can You Throw a Party?"; Patsy "Coloring Page"; "Patsy's Laugh Page"; untitled Hedy Wolfe tale; and untitled Patsy Walker 1-pager. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Stories featuring Roy Rogers, Johnny Mack Brown, Range Rider, Buffalo Bill Jr., Dale Evans, and Rex Allen. Cover art by Sam Savitt. The Shadow of Totem Rock starring Roy Rogers and Trigger, art by Bill Ziegler; Roy helps a young man regain ownership of a silver mine. Log Jam starring Buffalo Bill Jr., art by Nicholas Firfires. Trail to the Clouds starring Champion, art by Nicholas Firfires. Ladies' Day starring Dale Evans Queen of the West, art by Russ Manning. Hidden Danger starring Rex Allen, art by Mike Arens. Third Time Out starring Days of Wells Fargo. Jacob van Renssler starring Frontiersman, art by Nicholas Firfires. The Talking Rope starring Johnny Mack Brown, art by Bill Ziegler. The Ghost Raiders starring Flying A's Range Rider, art by Nicholas Firfires. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Hank Ketcham. Reprints of daily Dennis the Menace cartoons by Hank Ketcham. We Want a Clubhouse!, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman; Dennis and his friends build a clubhouse but can't decide on a president for their club. Double Talk, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman; Dennis makes up his own euphemisms and idioms. This Way Out text story. Punky, art by Al Wiseman; Punky's house is visited by a door to door salesman. R.M. Hall Enterprises Dennis V.P. (Very Pesty) starring Dennis the Menace, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. Dennis vs. Dan* *Dan Cupid, that is, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Published by Pines Comics. Summer 1957. Listed in Overstreet under Dennis the Menace (Giants). Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye. The Man Who Ended Batman's Career starring Batman, Robin, and Professor Milo (intro and origin), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris. Danger Prejudice at Work! public service announcement, art by Ruben Moreira. The Mechanical Bloodhound starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Impossible Messages starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa. 32 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Simon (credited as Chester Gould). Stories and art by Chester Gould and A. W. Nugent. Harvey, best known for its children's comics, reprints the original comic-strip adventures of legendary tough cop Dick Tracy and his rogues gallery of freakish enemies. In the Comics Code era, some of the original art is altered to remove violent content and narrative repetition. This issue reprints strips from March 17 - June 12, 1946. B.O. Plenty gets mixed up in a bizarre kidnapping-and-marriage scheme by the murderous Nilon Hoze. Dick Tracy and the Case of the Greedy Heiress; The Model's Trail; The Brently Case; Dick Tracy's Minute Mystery; Crimestoppers Handbook. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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First story is 6 pages; second story is 6 pages; Custer Cat and Cheesy the Mouse in "Friendly Enemies," 4 pages; third Dodo and Frog story is 6 pages; Goofy Goose in "All Washed Up," 4 pages; fourth Dodo and Frog story is 6 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Digest sized humor book with tons of single-page gags. 5" x 7", 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Vol. 8 #36 - Sept. 6, 1957. Contents include Dan Dare, Mark Question, Riders of the Range, Eagle cutaway centerfold, Luck of the Legion, Jack O'Lantern, Harris Tweed Extra Special Agent, Storm Nelson, The Great Explorer David Livingston. Plus text stories and articles. 10 3/4-in. x 13 1/2-in., 14 pages, B&W and full color.