Comic books December 1962

Featuring: 7 page story "Tears Too Soon"; 8 page story "Now It Can be Told"; 1 page From Barbara Miles, with Love letters page; 8 page story "Two Loves Have I"; 8 page story "Love Lost Its Way" pencilled by John Romita, Sr. Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Cover price $0.12.

Featuring: 8 page story "Love! Handle with Care"; 7 page story "Not for These Arms" (note: different from story in #85); 7 page story "Catch a Falling Heart"; 2 page Julia Roberts, Romance Counselor letters page; 8 page story "Run from Your Heart." Cover by John Romita, Sr. Cover price $0.12.

Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Vince Colletta, Joe Gill and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. The Godzilla-ish sea monster from the 1961 B-movie becomes the star of this cult-classic Charlton monster comic. The Venusian Terror comes to Earth on a mission of conquest, but first it must face Gorgo and his momma, in a story (and cover) with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. In a backup story, a newlywed couple buys a beautiful new house for a suspiciously low price, but they can't even begin to suspect the horrifying catch. The Venusian Terror; The Chance That Came; For Sale, Cheap. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $26.00 View scans Staple rust with migration.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $14.00 View scan Centerfold detached. Water spotting.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $14.00 View scan Centerfold detached.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $11.00 View scan 1/2" spine split from bottom. Cover detached.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella. The Spy-Eye That Doomed Green Lantern!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; Ivar and his ring of spies attempt to steal either the plane or the plans for a new plane and stumble upon Hal's secret identity; But Hal fools them into seeing him and Green Lantern together and captures them. Pennies for UNICEF! public service announcement starring Superman, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Letter from super fan Larry Herndon. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Stories and art by Marty Taras, Warren Kremer and Helen Cason. A showcase anthology that launched many of Harvey's long-running titles. This issue features the dim but kind-hearted giant Stumbo. Stumbo catches a giant-sized fish dinner, but it's going to take most of the town's resources to fry it up. Stumbo reveals that he's actually the runt of the litter. Stumbo meets some old friends from his giant-sized childhood. Whale of a Burger; They Call Him Shorty; Hot Stuff. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Winter 1962 Cover price $1.50.

Stories and art by Warren Kremer and others. Harvey's mischievous little devil is not as famous as their friendly ghost, but his design became a permanent part of pop culture. Hot Stuff tries to avoid a pushy insurance salesman, and causes multiple accidents as a result. Hot Stuff enters Pictureland, where pictures come to life. Pictureland; The Three Ghosts; Fiery Furnace; Stumbo: The Right Gift. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

"The Hand-Made Catastrophes," "The Ride to Disaster" (art by Mort Meskin), and "The Man in the Nuclear Trap." Superman stars in a one-page public servicea nnouncement, "Pennies for UNICEF!" 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos. "The Invader from the Shadow World," art by Mort Meskin; Mark Merlin's shadow becomes possessed by a being from another dimension, separates itself from Mark, and then goes on a rampage. One-page The Magic Genie story by Henry Boltinoff. Batman ad. "25 Cents to Nowhere," art by Howard Purcell; Four people on a roller coaster are transported to another world and each must display an individual talent to find the way home. 2/3-page "The Mysterious Painting!" story, art by Morris Waldinger. "The Spectral Sniper in Kronen Castle," art by Bill Ely; During World War II, Private Curt Vogel's life is saved when he miraculously finds a spare bullet; Years later, the man who provided the bullet demands a favor in return. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Vince Colletta and others. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. Martha is torn between her career and her sailor boyfriend. Earl wants to marry, but Rhonda doesn't want to be serious, about romance or anything else. Grady's girlfriend Carol is proud to be dating a high-school football star, but tires of sharing him with his game. Don't Laugh at Love; Love Scores a Touch Down; Nellie Notes a Number; A Boy, a Girl, a Moon! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover story: "A Boy...a Girl...a Moon!" NOTE: This is a British edition Charlton, exactly like the American edition except for the cover price which is LM 9d rather than 12c. It was published at the same time as the American edition.

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.

December 1962. Text stories and illustrations. Cover price $0.35.

"The Bad Penny," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead tries to resign from school, but Archie convinces him not to, to the chagrin of Mr. Weatherbee. "Shop Talk" one-page Li'l Jinx story, script and art by Joe Edwards. "The Initial Plot," art by Samm Schwartz; Reggie wants Jughead to pass a note from him to Veronica; He uses only initials so she may be more interested by thinking it is from the new boy Ray Muncy, with whom Reggie shares initials. Archie's Christmas Stocking ad. "Metal Monster," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead and Archie are so impressed by a demonstration of a humanoid robot, the inventor agrees to let Jughead have one. Archie Club ad. "Slightly Outnumbered," art by Samm Schwartz; The Doodle twins, Dilly and Debbie, plan to get Jughead to go out with one of them. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $32.00 View scans Cover oxidation.	Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $26.00 View scans	Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $26.00 View scans	Add to cart VG 4.0 $21.00 View scans Centerfold loose at one staple.
Add to cart VG 4.0 $22.00 View scans Water damage.	Add to cart VG- 3.5 $16.00 View scan 1" cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.	Add to cart VG- 3.5 $20.00 View scan	Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $13.00 View scan
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Cover art by Murphy Anderson. Cavern of Deadly Spheres, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; The Maestro uses mind-control music to orchestrate his crimes and capture the JLA, but he overlooks one tiny thing...the Atom! 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

"The Tender Trap," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Archie ignores a blonde bombshell, a girl so ravishing that even Jughead is attracted to her. "Cunning Curse"; While the class is visiting a museum, Miss Grundy says there's a curse that anyone who touches a mummy will meet a tragic fate within 24 hours. U. S. Royal Bike Tires ad with Archie. "The Immortal Alien," art by John Giunta; While men are excavating the statues on Easter Island, a sarcophagus is found that contains a metal-skinned alien who comes alive; The alien is brought back to the United States; The Jaguar suspects a hoax . Archie Giant Series Magazines ad. "After Hours," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx wants to stay up past her bedtime, but finds that it's not as much fun as she expected. Archie Club News. "The Unbalanced," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Archie is on a binge of balancing ordinary objects in such an odd way that misfortune falls to anyone who to tries to disassemble his creations. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Men's humor digest filled with jokes, gags, cartoons, and tasteful pin-up photography. 5" x 6.5", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

December 1962. Humor Digest featuring adult girlie cartoons and photo pin-ups of models. Cartoon artists include the likes of Bill Ward, Art Helfant, Bill Wenzel, George Crenshaw. Softcover Digest, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 98 Pages, B&W, Mature Readers 18+. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart Fine $48.00 View scans Spine split 5%. Water damage: Slight.

8.5" x 11", 60 pages, B&W Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Good $5.60 View scans Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Moderate. Foreign edition: UK.

December 8, 1962. 9" x 12". 24 pages. Black and white.

Add to cart Very Good $6.40

Dec. 15, 1962. 9" x 12". 24 pages. Black and white.

Add to cart Very Good $4.00

Add to cart Very Good $5.00 View scans Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight. Foreign edition: UK.

Dec. 22, 1962. 9" x 12". 24 pages. Black and white.

Add to cart Good $5.60

Add to cart Good $5.60 View scans Foreign edition: UK.

Dec. 29, 1962. 9" x 12". 24 pages. Black and white.

Add to cart Very Good $13.00

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $8.00

Add to cart Good $7.10

Cover art by Bob Bolling. Uncle Burt Is Back, script and art by Bob Bolling; Mary's brother Burt, a sailor, comes to visit; Little Archie is fascinated by Burt's stories of seafaring adventure, and starts to consider his father un-heroic by comparison. Mystery Menace, script and art by Dexter Taylor; There has been a rash of jewel thefts all over Riverdale, and the latest victim is Little Archie, who sees a bird fly off with the bracelet he bought Ronnie for her birthday. Not Now!, script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx wants to ask her daddy a question. Little Archie Goes to a Party, script and art by Dexter Taylor; Betty and Veronica have parties on the same day, and Little Archie goes to Ronnie's party because it has pony rides; It also has a lot of snobby society kids. 68 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Stories and art by Sid Couchey and others. Cover by Warren Kremer. A 64-page giant featuring TV star Little Audrey, including reprints of some of her early comics. Audrey panics when the baby she's watching gets mixed up with an organ grinder's monkey. Little Audrey dreams she has a flying carpet, but flies so high that she encounters aliens from outer space. Melvin, Audrey and Tiny pretend to be bullfighters, but a goat and a fleeing crook create some confusion. Little Audrey; Little Lotta; Monkey Shines; Little Audrey Coloring Game; Carpet Bagger; Richie Rich; Jerry the Jinx; Aw Nuts; Well-Schooled; Riddle; Tiny: Throwing the Bull; Little Dot; Sleep Stalker; The Game!; Little Sir Grecho; Late Luck; Talent Search; Tiny: Letter Getter. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Warren Kremer. One of the mainstays of Harvey's long-running kids' comics, Little Dot also features Richie Rich and Little Lotta. Little Lotta unloads some old records on Little Dot, but Dot winds up having the last laugh. Little Dot; Little Lotta; Richie Rich; Little Lotta. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. In a parody of Volkswagen print ads, art by Bob Clarke. "Kids Letters to Other World Leaders," script by Pearl Belkin, art by Bob Clarke; Examples of letters kindergarten age children might write to various world leaders. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Irving Irving Story," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; Parody musical based on the life of a parody amalgam of musical composers. "Superstitions," script by Jack Mendelsohn, art by Bob Clarke; Humorous enactments of common superstitions. "Celebrities' Home Movies," script by Larry Siegel and Arnie Kogan, art by Wally Wood; Humorous home movies featuring various film and television celebrities. "Robinson Crusoe or On The Beach with Don Martin," script by Daniel Defoe (original story) and Don Martin (adaptation), art by Don Martin; Adaptation of the novel "Robinson Crusoe," with satirical illustrations by Don Martin. "Spy Vs. Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias; The Gray Spy sells munitions to the other two spys. "Intellectual TV Shows Geared to the Seven-Year-Old Mind," script by Earle Doud, art by Mort Drucker; Various news and debate programs are presented with the participants acting like children. "The Lighter Side of Teenagers," script and art by Dave Berg. "Mad's 1962 Football Roundup," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge; Humorous look at College Football. "Chicken: The Magazine for Gentle Men," script by Earle Doud, art by Jack Rickard. "The Parting Shot" one-page story, art by Joe Orlando. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart Fine $3.60 View scans Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 5%. Water damage: Moderate.

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Volume 23 Issue 6 - December 1962. Cover by Chelsey Bonestell. Fantasy and Science fiction stories by Jim Harmon, Grendel Briarton, Russell Kirk, Felix Marti-Ibanez, Isaac Asimov, Frederik Pohl, Avram Davidson, Sasha Gilien, Gordon R. Dickson, and Henri Damonti. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.40.

Men's interest magazine focusing on adventure, hunting, and true crime articles, war stories and photos. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 82 pages. B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Written by unknown. Art and Cover by Bob Oksner. Featuring: The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis tale (untitled; complete in three parts). Plus: It's a Teen's World 1-pager by Mort Drucker; 1-page text piece "Meet Bob Oksner"; and 1-page public service announcement "Health Myths Debunked!" by Jack Schiff and Win Mortimer. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Vol. 11 #12 - The Adventure and Entertainment Magazine. Men's magazine featuring articles on hunting, fitness, politics, true crime, and buxom beauties. In this issue: Saga of Sgt. "Hardtack" Kviatek - Greatest Nazi-Killing Sniper in the Allied Armies; The Clipjoint Broads - B-Girls, Strippers, Sex Hustlers, and How They Fleece a Million Americans a Year; The Ex-Luftwaffe Pilot Who Became a U.S. Air Ace; and Mission for an Allied War Fleet - Find, Destroy, The Phantom Raider, Emden! Plus Booklength True Adventure: Assignment for a U.S. Agent - comb all Prague for the red panty brunette! Cover price $0.35.