Comic books April 1959

April 26, 1959. Sunday Pix Vol. 11 (1959). 7 x 10, 12 pages, mail subscription only.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Rebello, the Human Robot!, script by Otto Binder, art by John Sikela; Superboy builds his first robot capable of independent thought and it rebels against him. The Brave and the Bold #23 ad. What's Your B. Q.*? (*Brotherhood Quotient) public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. The Day Superboy Was a Coward, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Superboy loses all confidence after he apparently kills an escaping criminal. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Flying Girl of Smallville!, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Creig Flessel; Lana Lang tricks Superboy into giving her the power to fly and, if they stay together for a continuous three hours, Lana will gain the power permanently. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman Versus the Futuremen, Chapter 1, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Earth Bureau of Investigation agents from the year 2000 arrive in the present and claim that Superman is an escaped criminal from their time. The Brave and the Bold #23 ad. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Secret of the Futuremen, Chaper 2; After they capture Superman and take him to the future, the EBI agents reveal that they are not agents at all. The Sleeping Beauty from Krypton!, script by Bill Finger, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois poses as Rama, a survivor from Krypton. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Superwoman of Metropolis!, script by Alvin Schwartz, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Superman transfers some of his powers to Lois Lane in order to teach her a lesson. House ad for The Brave and the Bold #23. The Ugly Superman!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; A wrestler billed as the Ugly Superman falls for Lois. But when he won't stop forcing his attention on Lois, Superman teaches him who the better man is. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Queen for a Day!, script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Clark and Lois are shipwrecked on an island full of Amazons. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Super-Senor's Pal!, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley; Perry sends Jimmy to the South American country of Peccador, to investigate rumors of a "flying man" that sounds suspiciously like Superman. What's Your B. Q.*? (*Brotherhood Quotient) public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. The Brave and the Bold #23 ad. Lois Lane's Sister!, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan; Jimmy falls hard for Lois Lane's sister, spending a lot of energy making sure that Lucy keeps a second date with him, including unlocking his disguise trunk and taking on the identity of "Tex" Bolton. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. How Jimmy Olsen First Met Superman!, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Long-running men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult cartoons, and nude photography. 8.5" x 11", 84 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Diary-centric stories of romance and heartbreak from Charlton. After model Sheila collapses with a weight disorder, handsome doctor Fred advises her to stay put. After Larry dumps her, Elaine decides she's through with men... but then she meets Ted. Lana's mother Kay reads her a story from her own teenage diary that provides some insights on Lana's love woes. New Life, New Love!; Disillusioned; Irresistible; There's Always Somebody For You. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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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-

Edited by Pat Masulli. Written by unknown. Art by Bill Molno, Vince Colletta, Vince Alascia, Sal Trapani and unknown. Chilling, thrilling and frequently fulfilling Tales of the Mysterious Traveler! In this issue: "Man Alone" with inks by Vince Colletta; "Ad Infinitum" with art by Bill Molno and Vince Alascia; 2-page story "I Was There" with art by Molno and Sal Trapani; and "Satisfied Customers" with inks by Colletta. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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

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Weekly U.K. comic featuring Edgar Rice Burroughs' famous hero. Tarzan by Rex Maxon, Color Cover, reprinting daily comic strips. 28 pages, B&W.

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Weekly U.K. comic featuring Edgar Rice Burroughs' famous hero. Tarzan by Rex Maxon, 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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Volume 43, Issue 04- April, 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, 84 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.75.

Cover by Rube Grossman. Patsy the Space Mouse; Scientists have found all the little signs the Mouseketeers have left around, and their clubhouse, and have decided to capture some of these "intelligent" mice to use for their space experiments. Disguise the Limit; Hamilton uses a Handy Dandy Camouflage Kit to disguise himself as a lambkin in order to lie in wait for Patsy. Snooze Happy; Turns out that the Mouseketeers are most active when they're asleep. Herman Hop-Toad's Revenge; The Mouseketeers had shipped Herman to Alaska and it was a long walk home. Scripts by Sy Reit, art by Rube Grossman. Western Facts page by Martin Naydel. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Written by Charles Schulz, Dale Hale and unknown. Art by Charles Schulz, Hy Eisman, Dale Hale and unknown. All brand-new stories! In this issue: Peanuts 1-pager by Charles Schulz; Nancy in "Bottled Up Trouble" with art by Hy Eisman; Peanuts tale by Dale Hale; 1-page text story "Family Pets"; The Captain and the Kids in "Birthday Bouquet"; and Sluggo in "Free Samples" with art by Eisman. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Harvey Eisenberg. Stories by unknown. Art by Harvey Eisenberg, Lynn Karp, Vivie Risto and Steve Steere. Featuring: Two Droopy 1-pagers with art by Harvey Eisenberg; Tom & Jerry tale with art by Eisenberg; Big Spike & Little Tyke tale with art by Lynn Karp; Bertie Bird text story "No Place Like Home" with art by Eisenberg; Wuff the Prairie Dog tale with art by Vivie Risto; Mouse Musketeers tale with art by Eisenberg and Steve Steere; Barney Bear with Fuzzy & Wuzzy tale with art by Karp; and Droopy half-pager with art by Eisenberg. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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April 9, 1959. Edited by Joseph G. Schaller. Cover by Ozella Welch. Stories by Ozella Welch, Sydney Walter, Syl. Sowinski, Max Pine, Frank Borth, Lloyd Ostendorf, Frances E. Crandall, and Frank Moss. Presenting fiction and non-fiction stories, many of which are religious in nature—a Treasure Chest of fun and facts! 36 pages, full color.

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Edited by Joseph G. Schaller. Cover by Lloyd Ostendorf. Stories by Max Pine, Frank Borth, Terry Brennan, Fran Matera, Frank Huffman, Emma K. Nine, and William C. Treon. Presenting fiction and non-fiction stories, many of which are religious in nature—a Treasure Chest of fun and facts! 36 pages, full color.

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Volume 7 - Issue 1, April 1959. 74 pages, B&W, 8.5" x 10.75". Cover price $0.25.

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The Curse of the Galactic Goddess, art by George Roussos. Viking Prince ad, art by Joe Kubert. Doctor Rocket humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Man Who Disgraced Earth!, art by Jim Mooney. Voice From Nowhere, art by Morris Waldinger. House ad for Challengers of the Unknown #7, art by Jack Kirby. Prisoners of the Lighthouse Creatures, art by Lee Elias. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 2, Issue 6 - April 1959. Men's interest magazine focusing on adventure tales, military articles, and burlesque models. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 98 pages, B&W. MATURE. Cover price $0.35.

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#223, 4/59, 10c. Carl Barks art. Donald Duck, Scamp, and Chip ?N' Dale in untitled stories and Mickey Mouse and Goofy in part one of "Alaskan Adventure." The Donald Duck story is by Carl Barks. Issue also has one-page and half-page gag strips, and a one-page text feature "Dumbo's Dilemma." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella. Challenge of the Phantom Chief! starring Pow-Wow Smith, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. Envelope of Doom! starring Nighthawk, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Bernard Sachs. Mask of Mystery! starring the Wyoming Kid, script by Gardner Fox, art by Howard Sherman. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 6 - April, 1959. Vintage men's interest glamour and pinup magazine with lots of tasteful (non-nude) photographs of desirable ladies of the era . 8-in. x 10 1/4-in., 70 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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The true adventure magazine for men. A collection of true stories from all over the world. Cover price $0.35.

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"Who is Wonder Woman? Where did she come from? How did she obtain her invincible powers? So many times have these questions been asked--that the time has come to release the answers to the clamoring public! Here then, for the very first time, is all the mystery and excitement, all the incredible adventures behind the ...Secret Origin of Wonder Woman" Wonder Woman appears as a girl with no costume (yet), and is called Wonder Girl. Back-up WW story, "Eagle of Space!" Pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Walter Lantz' Woody Woodpecker. Cover art by John Carey. Untitled one-page story, art by Frank McSavage; Woody plays a trick on the kids while driving through Sequoia National Park. "The Gold Tree of Golliwogga," script by Carl Fallberg, art by Frank McSavage; Woody, Knothead and Splinter travel to Australia to visit their cousin Kookaburra and search for the mythical Gold Tree. "Pulling Teeth" text story starring Chilly Willy, art by John Carey. "Out on a Limb," art by Vivie Risto; Homer looks for a new home. "Cleaning Up," art by Frank McSavage; Woody invents a robotic vacuum cleaner. "Fresh Lemonade," art by Frank McSavage; Woody tries to sell lemonade to a crowd watching a circus parade. Untitled one-page story, art by Frank McSavage; Woody tries to teach a puppy some tricks. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Painted cover art by Stan Campbell. Synopsis of the book, art by Gerald McCann. "Blizzard Rescue," art by John Tartaglione; Carl Gillam flies his plane in Alaska to save an injured miner. "Wings of Myth - Wings of Man," art by H. L. Kihl; recounts mankind's legends and early attempts at flight. "Leonardo's Dream of Flight"; a summary of Leonardo's designs for flying machines. "First in the Sky," art by Graham Ingels; the story of French balloon inventors. "From Gliders to Gasoline"; man's experiments with gliders. "The Great Almost," art by Gerald McCann; the quest for powered flight. "The First to Fly"; The Wright Brothers design and build the first airplane. "What Makes an Airplane Fly?"; an introduction to the physics of flight. "Pioneer Pilots" featuring Alberto Santos-Dumont, Louis Blériot, Henri Farman, Charles Willard, and Glenn Curtiss. "A New Weapon"; the development of fighter planes in World War I. "The Red Knight of Germany," pencils by George Evans, inks by Reed Crandall; the story of the Red Baron. "Between the Wars"; aviation development between the wars. "A Deadly Weapon," art by Sam Glanzman; advancements in airplanes as weapons during World War II. "Brick Wall in the Sky," art by John Tartaglione; Jet fighters and the sound barrier are discussed. "Flight of the Future"; final words on flight. 84 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.