Classics Illustrated Junior (1953-1971) 1st Printing comic books
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Issue #551
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Painted cover art by William A. Walsh. "The Queen Bee," art by William A. Walsh; Kind-hearted Simpleton accomplishes three difficult tasks with the help of ants, ducks, and bees, and is rewarded with the hand of a princess in marriage. "The Plane Tree" Aesop's Fables story, art by William A. Walsh; Three young men rest beneath a plane tree and complain about the tree's uselessness; The tree remarks that his shade gives refreshment to weary travelers and notes that many a gift never hears the words, "Thank you!" "There Was an Old Man of Kilkenny," script by Edward Lear, art by William A. Walsh; Limerick about an old man who spends his only penny on onions and honey. Article about The Puma, art by William A. Walsh. Color This Picture With Crayons page, art by William A. Walsh. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #552
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Painted cover art by William A. Walsh. "The Three Little Dwarfs," art by William A. Walsh; Diane is nice to the three little dwarfs in the woods and is granted three things, that she will grow more beautiful each day, that gold pieces will fall from her mouth every time she speaks, and the knowledge that she will marry a prince someday. "The Woodcutters and the Ax" Aesop's Fables story, art by William A. Walsh. "There Was An Old Man of the West," script by Edward Lear, art by William A. Walsh; a traditional limerick. Color This Picture With Crayons page, art by William A. Walsh. The Wonderful World of Fairy Tales ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #553
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Painted cover art by William A. Walsh. "King Thrushbeard," art by William A. Walsh; A woman assesses, often cruelly, a group of suitors assembled in her honor; According to her, every man there has visible flaws, in particular, a man with a slightly crooked chin, which she compares to a thrushs beak. "The Man and the Satyr" Aesop's Fables story, art by William A. Walsh; A long time ago a Man met a Satyr in the forest and succeeded in making friends with him; The two soon became the best of comrades, living together in the Man's hut. "There Was an Old Man in a Boat" by Edward Lear, art by William A. Walsh; classic limerick. Article about The Hamster, art by William A. Walsh. Color This Picture With Crayons page, art by William A. Walsh. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #554
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The Enchanted Deer. Cover by William A. Walsh. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott and William A. Walsh. Gilberton expanded its successful Classics Illustrated line with this series devoted to famous fairy tales. Gretchen is a lifeline for her brother Jon after their wicked stepmother's curse turns him into a deer. Art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Plus Aesop's fable about The Deer and the Hunters, and a look at the ostrich. And a poem by Edward Lear, There Was a Young Lady Whose Bonnet. The Enchanted Deer; Aesop's Fables: The Deer and the Hunters; There Was a Young Lady Whose Bonnet; The Animal World: The Ostrich; Color This Picture With Crayons. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #555
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Painted cover art by Mike Sekowsky. "The 3 Golden Apples," script by Nathaniel Hawthorne (adapted from his original story), art by Mike Sekowsky; Hercules has been given the task of securing three Golden Apples from the Garden of the Hesperides and learns from three maidens he must discover its location from the shape-shifting Old Man of the Sea; Hercules finds the Old Man asleep but holds him fast as he changes into a number of creatures; Defeated, the Old Man finally tells Hercules the location of the garden; On the way there, the hero encounters Atlas, a god who supports the Heavens on his shoulders; Only Atlas can enter the garden so Hercules agrees to temporarily support the Heavens. "The Boy and the Filberts" Aesop's Fables story, art by Mike Sekowsky; A boy's hand becomes stuck in a jar when he grabs a handful of filberts; An old man advises him to drop half the filberts to release his hand. He consoles the boy by telling him, "Half is better than none at all." "There was an Old Man with a Nose," script by Edward Lear, art by Mike Sekowsky; ALimmerick in which an old man with a long nose defends its length. Article on The Swan, art by William A. Walsh. Color This Picture With Crayons page, art by Mike Sekowsky. The Wonderful World of Fairy Tales ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #556
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Painted cover art by William A. Walsh. "The Elf Mound," script by Hans Christian Andersen (adapted from his original story), art by William A. Walsh; The King of the Elves holds a feast for the Goblin King of Norway whose two sons are expected to each pick brides from among the seven daughters of the host; Each maiden displays her special talent but the boys fall asleep at the table; The Goblin King picks a bride for himself. "The Shepherd and the Sea" Aesop's Fables story, art by William A. Walsh; A shepherd buys a boat and goes to sea thinking such a life will be pleasant; His boat sinks in a storm and he returns to his flock realizing things are not always what they seem. "There was an Old Man in a Tree," script by Edward Lear, art by William A. Walsh; Limerick in which an old man is bored by a buzzing bee. Article about The Lobster, art by William A. Walsh. Color This Picture With Crayons page, art by William A. Walsh. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #557
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"Silly Willy," script by the Brothers Grimm (adapted from their original story), art by Mike Sekowsky; There once was a lad named William who was as silly as the day is long; everyone called him Silly Willy; Although Silly Willy tries to do what he is told he always gets mixed up, until the day his silliness leads him to find a bride. "The Donkey's Shadow" Aesop's Fables story, art by Mike Sekowsky; A traveler who has to cross a desert plain hires a donkey to carry him on the journey, and offers the donkey's owner a good sum to act as a guide. "There Was an Old Man on a Hill," script by Edward Lear, art by Mike Sekowsky; classic limerick. Article on The Ground Hog, art by William A. Walsh. Color This Picture with Crayons page, art by Mike Sekowsky. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #558
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The Magic Dish. Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by George Peltz and William A. Walsh. Gilberton expanded its successful Classics Illustrated line with this series devoted to famous fairy tales. A young man sets out for a life of adventure after a king's magic dish grants him the ability to talk with animals. Plus Aesop's fable about The Wolf and the Kid, and a look at the chinchilla. And a poem by Edward Lear, There Was an Old Person of Dover. The Magic Dish; Aesop's Fables: The Wolf and the Kid; There Was an Old Person of Dover; The Animal World: The Chinchilla; Color This Picture With Crayons. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #559
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The Japanese Lantern. Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by George Peltz and William A. Walsh. Gilberton expanded its successful Classics Illustrated line with this series devoted to famous fairy tales. In a tasteful version of a Japanese legend, two women may not return home until they find paper that can carry the wind and the fire. Fortunately, a strange old man teaches them the secrets of the fan and the lantern. Plus Aesop's fable about Hercules and the Wagon Driver, and a look at the badger. And a poem by Edward Lear, There Was a Young Lady Whose Chin. The Japanese Lantern; Aesop's Fables: Hercules and the Wagon Driver; There Was a Young Lady Whose Chin; The Animal World: The Badger; Color This Picture With Crayons. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #560
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Painted cover art by L. B. Cole. "The Doll Princess," art by William A. Walsh; Once there was a king who had twelve tall, handsome sons, though only the youngest, named Prince Eric, was as kind as he was handsome; The king decided it was time for each of his sons to choose a bride; The King has one condition, however: the girl must be able to spin and weave and sew a shirt in one day. "The Man and His Two Wives" Aesop's Fables story, art by William A. Walsh; In the old days, when men were allowed to have many wives a middle-aged Man had one wife that was old and one that was young; each loved him very much; The mans hair was turning grey, which the young Wife did not like, as it made him look too old; So every night she would comb his hair and pick out the white ones. "There Was an Old Lady of Chertsey," script by Edward Lear, art by William A. Walsh; classic limerick. Article on The Bat, art by William A. Walsh. Color This Picture With Crayons page, art by William A. Walsh. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #561
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Cover art by L. B. Cole. "Hans Humdrum," art by George Peltz; A poor couple with a small farm have three sons: Peter, Paul, and Hans, who is nicknamed Hans Humdrum because hes not very bright; When the kids get older, their parents send them away to work. "The Camel and the Pig," art by George Peltz; Is it better to be tall or short?; The classic fable The Camel and the Pig examines this age-old question; In the end, they discover it is great to just be yourself. "There Was An Old Man Who Said How," script by Edward Lear, art by George Peltz; classic limerick. Color This Picture With Crayons page, art by George Peltz. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #562
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Painted cover art by L. B. Cole. "The Enchanted Pony," art by William A. Walsh; Ivan wins a tiny enchanted pony; The pony advises him on a campaign to win the Tsar's favor, wed the Tsarina of the North, and rule her realm wisely. "Aesop's Fables: The Two Maids and the Cook," art by William A. Walsh; The two maids, sick of getting up early, give away the household rooster; The cook rousts them out earlier than ever, since she no longer has the cock to go by. "There Was a Young Lady Whose Eyes," script by Edward Lear, art by William A. Walsh; Illustration of an Edward Lear limerick about a young lady whose eyes, cause people to start in surprise. Article on The Katydid, art by William A. Walsh. Color This Picture with Crayons page, art by William A. Walsh. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #563
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Painted cover art by L. B. Cole. "The Wishing Well," art by William A. Walsh; A young man discovers a magic ax, a magic walnut and a magic spade and wins the hand of a princess. "Aesop's Fables: The Boy Bathing" Aesops Fables story, art by William A. Walsh; A boy is drowning but the man on the shore stops to lecture him. "There Was a Young Lady Whose Nose," art by William A. Walsh; Limerick by Edward Lear illustrated. Article on The Alpaca, art by L. B. Cole. Color This Picture with Crayons page, art by L. B. Cole. The Wonderful World of Fairy Tales. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #564
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Painted cover art by L. B. Cole. "The Salt Mountain," art by George Peltz; Nicholas, Peter and Ivan search for fame and fortune; The youngest son, Ivan discovers a mountain of salt on the high seas and meets a beautiful princess during the journey; What will happen to Ivan when his jealous brothers set him adrift in a small boat and steal his wealth and his princess? "The Father and His Two Daughters" Aesop's Fables story, art by George Peltz; A Father of two daughters had one marry a gardener and the second a tile-maker; He asked the first if there was anything he could get for her. "There Was a Young Lady of Norway," script by Edward Lear, art by George Peltz. Article on The Pelican, art by L. B. Cole. Color This Picture with Crayons page, art by George Peltz. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #565
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Painted cover art by L. B. Cole. "The Silly Princess," art by William A. Walsh; The Silly Princess is very silly and believes everything she is told; Her father, the King, decrees that the first man that can make her say the words "It's a lie" shall have her hand in marriage and rule half the kingdom; Men come from far and wide to try to win the princess and half the kingdom. "Fortune and The Beggar" Aesop's Fables story, art by William A. Walsh; One day a ragged beggar was creeping from house to house; He carried an old wallet in his hand, and was asking at every door for a few cents to buy something to eat. "There Was a Young Lady of Butte," script by Edward Lear, art by William A. Walsh; classic limerick. Article about The Chameleon, art by L. B. Cole. Color This Picture With Crayons page, art by William A. Walsh. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #566
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Painted cover art by L. B. Cole. "Clumsy Hans," art by William A. Walsh, based on a Hans Christian Andersen story; Out in the country there was an old mansion where an old squire lived with his two sons, who were so witty that they thought themselves too clever for words; They decided to go out and propose to the King's daughter, which they were at liberty to do, for she had announced publicly that she would take for a husband the man who had the most to say for himself. "The Mouse, the Cat and the Rooster" story, art by William A. Walsh; A very young mouse makes his first trip out of the hole and into the world; He returns to tell his mother of the wonderful creatures he saw. "The Table and The Chair," script by Edward Lear, art by William A. Walsh. Article on The Prairie Dog, art by L. B. Cole. Color This Picture With Crayons page, art by William A. Walsh. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #567
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Painted cover art by L. B. Cole. "The Bearskin Soldier," art by George Peltz; A wicked elf tricks a soldier into wearing a bear suit. If he wears it for seven years straight, he will be rich. "The Red-Bud Tree," art by George Peltz Once upon a time four young princes heard a story about a certain wonderful tree, called the Red-Bud Tree; No one of them had ever seen a Red-Bud Tree, and each prince wished to be the first to see one. "There Was a Young Lady of Russia," script by Edward Lear, art by George Peltz; classic limerick. Article on The Swordfish, art by L. B. Cole. Color This Picture with Crayons page, art by George Peltz. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #568
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Painted cover art by L. B. Cole. "The Happy Hedgehog" Brothers Grimm story, art by George Peltz; A man has money and land, but he had no children with his wife; People make fun of him, so he says, "I will have a child, even if it is a hedgehog." "The Mouse, the Frog and the Hawk"Aesop's Fables story, art by George Peltz; A Mouse and a Frog strike up a friendship; The Mouse lives entirely on land, but the Frog is equally at home on land or in the water; In order that they might never be separated, the Frog ties himself and the Mouse together by the leg with a piece of thread; a hawk spots them. "There Was an Old Man of the Dee," art by George Peltz; illustrated Edward Lear limerick. Article on The Buffalo, art by Norman Nodel. Color This Picture with Crayons page, art by George Peltz. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #569
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"The Three Giants," art by George Peltz; Will the three giants capture the princess and her golden slippers?; Will the huntsman and his magic gun save the day?; Will the Princess and the huntsman live happily ever after?; read this story to find out. "The String of Carts," art by George Peltz. "Spots of Greece," script by Edward Lear, art by George Peltz. Article on The Ibex, art by Norman Nodel. Color This Picture With Crayons page. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #570
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- Activity inside back cover completed in crayons. Pencil markings on back cover.
How Fire Came to the Indians ad. "The Pearl Princess" Brothers Grimm story, art by Ernie Colon (?); The Pearl Princess is banished from her palace by her father, the King, when she tells him she loves him as much as she loves salt; A Nobleman discovers her living with an old woman in the woods. "The Three Fish." "There Was An Old Person of Troy" limerick by Edward Lear. Article on The Grebe. Color This Picture With Crayons page. The Wonderful World of Fairy Tales ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #571
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"How Fire Came to the Indians," art by Tony Tallarico; Native American folk tale about how Quick Rabbit and his animal friends managed to steal a firebrand from two old women to give fire to the Indians. "The Good King," art by Tony Tallarico; An Indian king disguises himself and travels among his people to find out what they think of him. "There Was a Young Person in Pink" limerick by Edward Lear. Article on The Tarsier. Color This Picture With Crayons page, art by Tony Tallarico. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #572
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The Drummer Boy. Stories and art by Charles Berger and William A. Walsh. Gilberton expanded its successful Classics Illustrated line with this series devoted to famous fairy tales. A brave drummer boy uses his wits and his instrument in a quest to rescue a princess held by a witch atop a glass mountain. Plus Aesop's fable about The Hare and the Hound, and a look at the roadrunner. And a poem by Edward Lear, There Was an Old Man in a Garden. The Drummer Boy; Aesop's Fables: The Hare and the Hound; There Was an Old Man in a Garden; The Animal World: The Road Runner; Color This Picture With Crayons. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #573
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"The Crystal Ball" Brothers Grimm story; An enchantress had three sons, but the old woman did not trust them and thought they wanted to steal her power from her; So she changed the eldest into an eagle and the second into a whale; the third son went away. "The Fish and the Cat." "There Was An Old Person From Wilts" limerick by Edward Lear. Article on The Mastodon, art by H. J. Kihl. Color This Picture With Crayons page. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #574
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Brightboots. Stories and art by Tony Tallarico and William A. Walsh. Gilberton expanded its successful Classics Illustrated line with this series devoted to famous fairy tales. An old man's gift of magical boots helps a brave, decent soldier find adventure, rout a robber's roost, and become a friend to the King. Plus Aesop's fable about The Shepherd's Bride, and a look at the sloth. And a poem by Edward Lear, There Was An Old Man of De-side. Brightboots; Aesop's Fables: The Shepherd's Bride; There Was An Old Man of De-side; The Animal World: The Sloth; Color This Picture With Crayons. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #575
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"The Fearless Prince"; A fearless prince sets out on a journey to win his fortune and ends up winning the hand of a princess he has rescued. "There Was an Old Person of Dean" limerick by Edward Lear. Article on The Pangolin. Color This Picture With Crayons page. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #576
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Cover art by Pat Prichard. The Runaway Dumpling ad. "The Princess Who Saw Everything" Brothers Grimm story, art by Pat Prichard; A beautiful princess who lives in a castle twelve stories can see for miles and miles; Wishing to marry a man more clever than herself, the princess decides that only a man that can hide himself from her will become her husband; Unfortunately, the royal magician turns all of the men that try to hide from her into marble statues; With the help of a raven, a fox and a fish, will the merchant be able to accomplish this task? "The Unhappy Cow," art by Erhard. "There Was An Old Man In a Tree" limerick by Edward Lear. Article on The Hummingbird. Color This Picture With Crayons page, art by Pat Prichard. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #577
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The Runaway Dumpling. According to Overstreet, no reprints of this issue exist. The only edition, from 1969, is a 25 cent stiff-cover edition with no ad for the next issue. All other original editions have a "coming next month" ad. 577 was prepared in 1962 but not issued. Copies of 577 can be found in 1963 British/European series, which then continued with dozens of additional new Junior titles. Cover price $0.25.
