Drag N Wheels (1968) comic books
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Issue #30
Published Sep 1968 by Charlton Comics Group.$8.00
Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Jack Keller, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Numbering continues from Top Eliminator (1967) #29. The world of hot rods and drag-racing culture forms the backdrop for drama. "Wild Willie" likes to drive dangerous, such as loading up on nitro in his tank. An errant tire gives Dennis gets a chance to win the race, but it may mean a fiery wreck for George if he does. Scot's showboating on the track may cost him the race against the driver called "Mr. Hero." Plus a text piece on the dangers of distracted driving. Wild Willie; The Winning Touch; The Car in Front and the One in Back; Mr. Hero. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #31
Published Nov 1968 by Charlton Comics Group.$6.00
Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Jack Keller, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. The world of hot rods and drag-racing culture forms the backdrop for drama. Richie wants to know what trick "Dirty Dan" has up his sleeve after he takes an unexpected lead in the race. When they learn that Shag Stillwagon is working at the garage where they get their oil changed, the Rodmasters suspect shenanigans. The latest driver to hit the tracks may be called the Undertaker, but driving a souped-up hearse is a little over the top. Dirty Dan's Defeat; The Cheater; White Lines to Where; The Undertaker. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #33
Published Mar 1969 by Charlton Comics Group.$9.00
$6.00
$6.00
$2.50
Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Jack Keller, Edd Ashe, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. The world of hot rods and drag-racing culture forms the backdrop for drama. A smoky start to the race may spell doom for Johnny's chances of a win. Scot is carjacked by thugs who want to force him to be their getaway driver. Scot enters a treacherous "figure 8" race where the tracks cross each other in a dangerous intersection. Plus a text piece on the dangers of road rage, years before that phenomenon had a name. Smoked In; Tricky Dick and the Loser; Don't Blow Your Temper; Fast Ride. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #34
Published May 1969 by Charlton Comics Group.$3.00
Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Jack Keller and Edd Ashe. The world of hot rods and drag-racing culture forms the backdrop for drama. Car dealer Bubba Hubbard enters drag races as a way to sell more cars. Dan's latest drag-racing machine turns out to be a stolen car. Scot's latest opponent on the racetrack is Silas, who is the definition of a sore loser. Plus a text article on the consequences of bad driving. Wastin' Time; Day of Glory; The Bad Driver Law; The Sand Diggers. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #35
Tags: Print Run StatisticsPublished Jul 1969 by Charlton Comics Group.$6.00
Stories and art by Jack Keller and Edd Ashe. The world of hot rods and drag-racing culture forms the backdrop for drama. Perennial second-placer Dino is determined to take first place at least once. A racer discovers why they call this race The Firecracker 500. Scot Jackson must survive a flaming finish to his latest race. Second to All; The Firecracker 500; The Big End. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #36
Published Sep 1969 by Charlton Comics Group.$9.00
$6.00
Cover by Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Jack Keller, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. The world of hot rods and drag-racing culture forms the backdrop for drama. A tourist in Italy stumbles on bank robbers making a getaway, and decides to give them a run for the money. During a street-racing match, Scot Jackson realizes that his car has been sabotaged. Plus a text piece on the dangers of road hypnosis. The Getaway Guys; The Shortest Way; Road Illusions; The Street Racers. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #39
Published Feb 1970 by Charlton Comics Group.$3.00
$3.00
Cover by Jack Keller and Don Perlin. Stories and art by Don Perlin, Jack Keller, Joe Gill, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. The world of hot rods and drag-racing culture forms the backdrop for drama. Leo tries to get his nerve back after a traumatic wreck and fire, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Don Perlin. Red is so traumatized by his own wreck that he gives up racing entirely...but it's in his blood. Scot tries to get some sleep before his next big race, but no one else is cooperating. Plus a text piece about racetrack safety equipment, including fire suits and helmets. Moment of Truth; Circle of Fire; Kar Komplaint Klinic; Hairy Ride; Drag Drivers. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #41
Published Jun 1970 by Charlton Comics Group.$6.00
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Issue #42
Published Aug 1970 by Charlton Comics Group.$6.00
$6.00
Stories and art by Jack Keller, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. The world of hot rods and drag-racing culture forms the backdrop for drama. Rey struggles to make a comeback after crashing during the Indy 500. Scot enters a 100-car demolition derby, but can he make it all the way to the last car? Plus articles and graphics about 1960s car culture and car tech, including...a steam-powered car? Come Back; General Motor's Commuter Car; 2 Ways to Win; Stunt Driver; Near & Far in Your Car; Championship Cars; GM's Experimental SE-101 Steam Car. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #43
Published Oct 1970 by Charlton Comics Group.$7.20
$3.60
Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Jack Keller and others. The world of hot rods and drag-racing culture forms the backdrop for drama. Wheelie Watson is famous for keeping his front wheels in the air longer than anybody, so Scot Jackson challenges him to a wheelie race. Cyclists face Heat 2 of a Motocross race. Wheelie War; Dumb Bunny; Motocross. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #46
Published Apr 1971 by Charlton Comics Group.$6.00
$6.00
$4.80
$3.00
Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Don Perlin and Jack Keller. The world of hot rods and drag-racing culture forms the backdrop for drama. Buck gets a rare chance at R&R in town after working for months in the boonies. Mulcahy tries to get his sprint car to run right, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Don Perlin. Willie is only 16, but he thinks he's ready to get in the car and take on racer Scot Jackson. Ride 'im Cowboy; The Winning Touch!; Kar Kontrol; Back Off!; Hillclimb! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #47
Published Jun 1971 by Charlton Comics Group.$6.00
$6.00
Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Jack Keller, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. The world of hot rods and drag-racing culture forms the backdrop for drama. Racers try to take their GTOs to the limit. Mickey enters the Canadian Grand Prix, against some top drivers from around the world. Scot Jackson discovers both the fun and the danger of dune buggies. Drivin' Wild; Here's Mud in Your Eye!; Surfing - Anytime Anyplace; Drama on the Dunes. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #48
Published Aug 1971 by Charlton Comics Group.$6.00
$3.00
Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Jack Keller, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. The world of hot rods and drag-racing culture forms the backdrop for drama. Scot encounters the world of "junior stockers," who soup up their soapbox racers. Todd crashes during a stock-car race, so he decides to switch to the short-run sprint racers. Racer Dan decides to give his son a little push to get him into the drivers' seat. An article about drag racing Funny Cars. Plus a text feature on safe driving tips, which is appropriate for a mag about drag racing. Burnout!; Hot Stocks!; Sprint To Glory!; The New Breed!; Tailgating Troubles; The Breadwinner. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #49
Published Oct 1971 by Charlton Comics Group.$6.00
$3.00
Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Jack Keller and others. The world of hot rods and drag-racing culture forms the backdrop for drama. Racer Hodie sends his kid to college so he won't become a race-car driver, but there's a saying about apples and trees. Scot enters the ominous-sounding National Auto Crash Championship. Plus a text feature on NASCAR safety regulations, and another on the then-new concept of ATVs. Master's Degree; NASCAR Safety; The Bargain!; Junior Stockers; Near & Far in Your Car; ATV; Crash Champ! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
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Issue #50
Published Dec 1971 by Charlton Comics Group.$6.00
$3.00
$2.50
Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Jack Keller and others. The world of hot rods and drag-racing culture forms the backdrop for drama. A racer wipes out on a closed course. Scot's car is "out of shape" as he starts the race at the Indy Nationals. Luckily, he still has his drag chute. Wipe-out; Out of Shape; The Corley 1902 Car; No Wheels. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
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Issue #51
Published Feb 1972 by Charlton Comics Group.$3.20
$3.20
- Water damage.
$2.50
Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Jack Keller, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. The world of hot rods and drag-racing culture forms the backdrop for drama. "Bump" Collins earns his nickname by nudging other cars with his own on the track, a dangerous and potentially deadly stunt. Talented amateur racer Arnie learns the ropes during the German Grand Prix. Beat Bump; The Gold-Plated Loser; Always Automobiles; Toughest 500! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
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Issue #53
Published May 1972 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.80
Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Jack Keller, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. The world of hot rods and drag-racing culture forms the backdrop for drama. Wink goes to a special school for race-car drivers in California. Jeffrey learns fast driving from his uncle, who used to make bootlegging runs in the mountains, the original drag racing. Scot Jackson makes a 7-second race, with a chute that puts the "drag" in drag racing. The Graduate!; Running the Mountain; Key to Trouble; Where You Going??; Drag Action! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
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Issue #55
Published Sep 1972 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Jack Keller and others. The world of hot rods and drag-racing culture forms the backdrop for drama. Near the end of his series, Scot Jackson faces the greatest race of his career: a "rocket car" vs. a "jet car." The super-souped-up hot rods also feature on the cover. Plus text features on driving safety and 5-wheelers. Mooney the Money Man; Get It All Together; 5-Wheel Stormers!; Worlds Fastest Drag; Drive Alive! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
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Issue #56
Published Nov 1972 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.00
$4.00
Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Jack Keller and others. The world of hot rods and drag-racing culture forms the backdrop for drama. Scot Jackson faces the repercussions of a collision with another vehicle. In another story, Scot knows that concentration is the key to winning, especially at the start of the race. Plus text features on driving. Bash!; Spin Him Out; Near & Far in Your Car; Pro Stock! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
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Issue #57
Published Dec 1972 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.00
Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Jack Keller and Nicola Cuti. The world of hot rods and drag-racing culture forms the backdrop for drama. Scot Jackson races against the king of the "fire burnouts," a driver so fast he apparently sets oil slicks afire on the track. Plus a humorous illustrated poem, "Blown Mill Blues," written by E-Man co-creator Nicola Cuti. The Drop-Out!; Racing Death; Near & Far in Your Car; The Flame; Blown Mill Blues. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
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Issue #58
Published Feb 1973 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.80
$4.00
Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Jack Keller and others. The world of hot rods and drag-racing culture forms the backdrop for drama. Scot is driving in the remote California mountains when he becomes involved in a deadly chase. Motors McHorn ignores all the advice about hitchhikers when he's out cruising in his '68 Corvette. Despite his humble beginnings, Stan becomes the latest star NASCAR driver. Deadly Chase; Hitch a Ride; Holiday Hazards; PRO: The Story of a NASCAR Driver. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.
