Comic books October 1959

Photo cover of Phil Silvers (as Sgt. Ernie Bilko). Gold Rush, art by Bob Oksner; Determined to mine for gold while on war game maneuvers in some nearby mountains, Bilko runs every scheme he can think of to obtain the needed equipment and actually dig without alerting Colonel Hall. Navy Jibes humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Khaki Yaks humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 5.0 $5,100.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Off white Label #0977051007 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $1,425.00 View scans Restored (see item notes) RESTORATION. Piece fill, color touch, tear seal, staples replaced and reinforced with archival tape and MARRIED centerfold. Water damage. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Add to cart CGC 0.3 $699.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Coverless. Label #3900475015 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Origin and 1st appearance of Hal Jordan (Silver Age Green Lantern). Cover and interior art by Gil Kane. SOS Green Lantern; Hal Jordan is selected by the power ring of Abin Sur to become a Green Lantern. Secret of the Flaming Spear!; Saboteurs try to crash a new experimental aircraft created by Ferris Aircraft. Menace of the Runaway Missile!; Green Lantern stops a missile launched by Dr. Parris at a government Hydrogen Power facility. Scripts by John Broome. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 16, Issue 5 - October 1959. Adventure stories, articles and nude photos. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 82 Pages B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart Very Good $10.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white

Issue #62. October 1959. UK small-format pin-up magazine with non-nude pictorials. 4.5" x 7". 44 pages. Black and white. MATURE.

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $5.50

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Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $4.10

Special Agent, the Story of the Railroad Police. (Oct. 1959) was released by the the School and College Service division of the Association of American Railroads. An interesting promotional comic telling the story of railroad. Standard 7x10 comic size, 16-pages, full color, newsprint cover and interior.

Spooky - unlike his cousin, Casper the Friendly Ghost - loves to scare people, but his kindly ghost girlfriend Poil disapproves. Bat Belfry plays a mean trick on Spooky. In another story, Bat's most elaborate scheme yet involves painting a portrait of Spooky, who can't see his own reflection because he's a ghost. Spooky; The Ghostly Trio; Nightmare; Wendy. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Men's adventure magazine featuring articles on sports, hunting politics and crime. 10-in. x 13-in., 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $165.00 View scans 1" spine split. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover art by Jerry Grandenetti. A Medal for Marie starring Mademoiselle Marie, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Mort Drucker. U-Boat to Nowhere, script by Bob Haney, art by Russ Heath. Combat Kayo List, script by Bob Haney, art by Jack Abel. Second to None filler page, script and pencils by Morris Waldinger, inks by Tom Nicolisi. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $25.00 View scan Water damage.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $21.50 View scan Water damage.

"The Man Who Weighed 100 Tons!" (pencils by Gil Kane); "The Warning From One Million B.C.!"; and "Secret of the Tick-Tock World!" (art by Carmine Infantino). Kane cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Jack Davis. "I Dared to Defy Merlin's...Black Magic!", art by Steve Ditko; An American businessman scoffs at a shopowner's claim that one of his books was Merlin's diary, until a terrifying vision of Merlin turns his hair white. "The Disappearance" text story. "I Am the Man Who Will...Destroy Your World!", art by Don Heck; An alien emperor of an immortal race comes to Earth disguised as a human to decide whether or not to order an invasion; He is impressed with the humans' decency and falls in love with a human girl. "When the Saucer Strikes!", art by Paul Reinman; A airline pilot is nearly hit by a flying saucer and must bank suddenly to avoid it; The passengers were mostly asleep, and the one who was awake says that he saw nothing...because he's really a Martian tourist and the saucer came to pick him up. "I Fought the Man Who Couldn't Be Killed!", art by Sol Brodsky; A criminal escapes from prison after 10 years and robs a warehouse; He is found by a police officer with superhuman powers, and is surprised to learn that the police now only recruit robots. "I Am the Man Without a Face!", art by Joe Sinnott; A bigot rounds up some thugs to don black hoods and drive some harmless gypsies out of town; One of the gypsies curses him, and he is never able to remove his hood for the rest of his life. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Vintage magazine featuring stories about, and tips for those interested in the nudist way of life. Softcover Magazine, 8" x 11", 32 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $65.00 View scans 1/2" spine split from bottom. Water damage.	Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $24.00 View scan Cover detached at one staple. 1 1/4" tear from spine. Water damage.	Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $27.00 View scan	Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $25.00 View scan Water damage.
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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Super-Monkey from Krypton! starring Superboy, Beppo the Super-Monkey (introduction, origin), Superbaby, Martha Kent, and Jonathan Kent, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Biggest Bully in Smallville!, script by Alvin Schwartz, art by John Sikela; The Kents allowed a hardened juvenile delinquent to move in hoping they can reform him. The Day Clark Kent Got a Haircut!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by John Sikela; Smallville's barber wonders why he's never given Clark Kent a haircut. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman's Other Life, Part 1: Krypton Lives On, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman's Other Life, Part 2: Futuro, Super-Hero of Krypton; imaginary story done as computer projection. Superman's Other Life, Part 3: The Superman of Two Worlds. This three-part story answers the question, what would Superman's other life have been like if Krypton had not exploded? 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Mexican series. Reprints material from Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) #68. 36 pages, full color, Spanish language.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Mermaid from Metropolis!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois Lane is rescued by Aquaman, but her injuries require emergency surgery that turns her into a mermaid. The Girl Atlas!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Professor Morris' serum gives Lana Lang super-strength. Lois Lane Loves Clark Kent!, pencils by Al Plastino; After Lois decides Clark is Superman she tries to trick him into marrying her. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Invisible Life of Jimmy Olsen!, script by Otto Binder; a meteor Superman gives to Jimmy makes him invisible. Jimmy Olsen, Supergirl's Pal!, script by Otto Binder; Jimmy determines that Colonel Colby's Show of Wonders is a fraud. Jimmy Olsen, Juvenile Delinquent!, script by Robert Bernstein. Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Forte. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 6, Issue 5 - October, 1959. Long-running men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult cartoons, and nude photography. This issue's fiction includes; "Slide Him Under My Door" by Gary Jennings, and "Just One of Those French Nights in the Suburbs" by Robert Shanks, as well as a book-length story, "The Sailors Who Lived in Happy Legs House" by George Campbell. 8.5" x 10.5", 82 pages, B&W/Color. Cover price $0.35.

Long Running vintage men's interest digest magazine that features articles, war stories, short fiction, true crime, and black and white pin-up photography. 5" x 7.5", 130 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS-

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Weekly U.K. comic featuring Edgar Rice Burroughs' famous hero. Tarzan by Dick Van Buren and John Celardo, reprinting daily comic strips. 28 pages, B&W.

Weekly U.K. comic featuring Edgar Rice Burroughs' famous hero. Tarzan by Dick Van Buren and John Celardo, reprinting daily comic strips. 28 pages, B&W.

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Weekly U.K. comic featuring Edgar Rice Burroughs' famous hero. Tarzan by Dick Van Buren and John Celardo, reprinting daily comic strips. 28 pages, B&W.

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Weekly U.K. comic featuring Edgar Rice Burroughs' famous hero. Tarzan by John Celardo, reprinting daily comic strips. 28 pages, B&W.

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Weekly U.K. comic featuring Edgar Rice Burroughs' famous hero. Tarzan by Bill Elliot and John Celardo, reprinting daily comic strips. 28 pages, B&W.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Romantic drama is never so dramatic as it is during the teen years. Eddie and Linda say they'll stay together after he goes off to college, but soon Eddie's letters stop coming. While studying in Paris, Louise is torn between French Pierre and American student Fred. Dot doesn't like it when boyfriend Chick joins a motorcycle gang, so she joins the same gang. When You Went Away; I'll Be Seeing You; A House on Water; I Joined a Teen-Age Gang; I Was Alone!! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart PR 0.5 $2.50 INCOMPLETE. Missing centerfold (affects art and story). 8" cumulative spine split.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. The legendary lawmen of frontier Texas bring justice to the lawless West. In a three-part story, Sam returns to Texas from serving in the Civil War, only to learn his ranch has been stolen. He joins the Rangers to get the men who stole his home. Homecoming; The Turncoat; 4 O'Clock Deadline; Plenty of Bite; The Showdown. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 43, Issue 9- September, 1959. TAM is legendary for its thorough and insightful coverage of the stage, both in American and England. Less well-known is the fact that TAM also provided some outstanding coverage of motion pictures. Broadway and Hollywood. 8.5-in. x 11-in, 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.75.

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Issue 258. Oct. 3, 1959. 9 3/4" x 12 1/2". 20 pages. Black and white.

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Issue 259. Oct. 10, 1959. 9 3/4" x 12 1/2". 24 pages. Black and white.

Add to cart Very Good $9.00 View scans Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Extensive. Foreign edition: UK.

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Issue 260. Oct. 17, 1959. 9 3/4" x 12 1/2". 20 pages. Black and white.

Issue 261. Oct. 24, 1959. 9 3/4" x 12 1/2". 24 pages. Black and white.

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Issue 262. Oct. 31, 1959. 9 3/4" x 12 1/2". 24 pages. Black and white.

Cover pencils and most story art by George Wildman. Stories are reprinted in Timmy the Timid Ghost (Blue Bird Comics 1959-1964 Charlton) #4. "Just Act Like A Ghost": Timmy can't even pretend to be scary. "The Moose Who Couldn't Wiggle His Ears": A flying moose doesn't need to wiggle. "Toy Trouble", text story. "Un-Bearable": Timmy's bear costume isn't a problem. "Man-Sized": Lockville is experiencing water issues. 36 pages. Full-color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dale Hale. Stories and art by Dale Hale and Hy Eisman. Tip Top Comics presented stories featuring characters from United Features newspaper strips. One of the strips in the comic is Charles Schulz's Peanuts, featuring rare stories not written or drawn by Schulz, but by fellow artist Dale Hale. Lucy finds a "volunteer" scarecrow for her garden. Lucy, Violet and Patty decide to hold a beauty contest, and select Pig-Pen to be the judge. Hans and Fritz get the latest in a long line of new teachers. Peanuts; Nancy and the Empty Piggy Bank; Peanuts: The Beauty Contest; The Contest; Sluggo and the Long Distance Brawl; The Captain and the Kids: The New Teacher. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by Lynn Karp and unknown. Featuring: Tom & Jerry in "A Lion on the Loose" with art by Lynn Karp; Big Spike & Little Tyke in "Halloween Frolics"; Bertie Bird text story "Imitating Trouble"; Wuff the Prairie Dog in "A Cool Invention"; Mouse Musketeers in "Breakfast in Bed" with art by Karp; Barney Bear with Fuzzy & Wuzzy in "The Piggy Banks"; and Droopy half-pager. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 19, Issue 12 - October, 1959. 8" x 11", 62 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Volume 28, Issue 4 - October 1959. Formerly New Detective Magazine. Adventure articles, stories and photos. "An Amazing True Story: The Island of Lonesome Women." 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 82 pages B&W. Cover price $0.25.