Dragstrip Hotrodders (1963) comic books

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Jack Keller and others. Drama on the racetrack, in the pits, and behind the scenes. The series opens with a dramatic retelling of a real-life moment in racing history: In the 1950s, dragstrip pioneer AK Miller builds a racer out of an Oldsmobile engine, a 1950 Ford chassis, and a 1927 Model T Ford body for La Carrera Panamericana, a race that spans the entire length of Mexico. In 1954 he takes fifth place with the vehicle, called "Ensalada" by the locals because it was a "salad" of parts. Jimmy tries to join the hot-rod club at his new high school, but the others disdain his "creampuff" of a vehicle... until they see it race. Clean-cut hot-rodder Matt is targeted by the J. Jonah Jameson-like Oliver, who wants to see him in jail. Plus a text piece that explores what driving on America's highways was like in 1963. Hot Rod at the Panam; Creampuff Jockey; The Old Man in the Pit; Road Characters; Smash-Up; The Lawbreakers. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Edd Ashe, Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Drama on the racetrack, in the pits, and behind the scenes. A teen who comes from a family of racers doesn't understand why he's forbidden to drive. After Don is arrested for reckless driving, his father has his car "tuned down" to keep him from racing. Arnie learns that his unassuming Ford Falcon is capable of being a race car with the right adjustments. Plus advice on purchasing a car - for less than $100! Tamed Tiger; A Good Car for Under $100.00; Falcon Fever; The Pattern of Accidents; Outlaw Rod; More Power, Less Weight; Little Eliminator. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Edd Ashe, Jack Keller, Bill Fraccio and Tony Tallarico. Drama on the racetrack, in the pits, and behind the scenes. Bully Chick has a vendetta against visiting Englishman Jon, after Jon puts him in his place on the racetrack. Former back-roads racer Whitey must make some adjustments when he joins the pro drag-racing circuit. When Joey beats Ching in a race after Ching's transmission disintegrates, it fuels the rivalry between the racers' fathers. English Cousin; S/S King; Karsen Kute Kar Kompany; Speedy Sam; 1320 in 13.20; Drag Classes. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Molno and others. Drama on the racetrack, in the pits, and behind the scenes. Bryant gets into a collision with Buddy Alden, the spoiled rich kid who uses his father's money to buy his hot rods. After his Plymouth bites the dust, Hobie gets his grandfather's jalopy in shape to take on rude rival "Pete Moss." The latest racer to join the "Cremona Cam Crashers" is Joe, whose offbeat ideas and racecars earn him the nickname "Slow Joe the Thinker." The Fastest Toy in Town; Hot Rod Hash; Deuce Is High; Slow Joe, The Thinker. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Edd Ashe, Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Drama on the racetrack, in the pits, and behind the scenes. Mechanic Hank and driver Dan decide to trade places after Dan demolishes Hank's latest dragster in a race. The lifelong rivalry between Dave and Tibo gets dangerous when they both get hot rods. The first America's Cup race between the US and the UK in 1851 parallels a modern-day race between American and British rivals on the hot-rod track. Plus a prescient article about self-driving cars. The Wheelstanders; 2 for the Money; The Robot Driver; The Tired Creampuff; Great Moments in Racing History: Rods Across the Sea. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Pat Masulli and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Ernie Bache and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Drama on the racetrack, in the pits, and behind the scenes. After surviving a near-fatal crash in stock-car racing, Joe switches to midget racers, but the danger remains. Racer Link and mechanic Osgood graduate from soap-box derby racers to stock cars to dragsters. Howard's mother doesn't understand why the family car he's been tinkering with has so many admirers when she takes it to the store. Road to the Top; Always Automobiles; Week-End Warrior; The Mighty Mites; Hemi-Hurricane. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Jack Keller and Dick Giordano. Drama on the racetrack, in the pits, and behind the scenes. Hank earns the name "The Flying Farmboy" in his early days with his daredevil driving, but as he gets older and more cautious, he decides to win one last race before retiring. Buzzy makes a deal with Officer Baksek: if he can prove he's a good driver on the police training track, Baksek won't report his speeding to his father. Redheaded Pam hates the looks of both Norm and his car, but she can't deny that the man can race. Hot Rock; The Wrecker; We Are Looking at Sports Cars; The Last Race; Hot Rod Talk; Here Comes Ugly. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Pat Masulli and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Drama on the racetrack, in the pits, and behind the scenes. Junie wins races, but loses the respect of his peers and his gal because he doesn't understand cars and uses his dad's money to buy his winning wheels. After a devastating wreck, "Snake" wonders if he'll ever be able to race again. Billy must win his next race to earn the money for the car he just built. Golden Goose; The Three-Wheeled Knox; Snake-Bit; Another Way to Win. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $6.00

Add to cart VG 4.0 $6.00

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $3.80

Cover by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Drama on the racetrack, in the pits, and behind the scenes. Jesse wins at street racing by breaking all the rules, until the day he meets "The Challenger." When rival racer Aldroyd wrecks his stock car and steals his girl Claire, Ollie builds a dragster that has real "bazzazz." Dave joins the new sport of dirt-bike racing, or "scrambles," and competes with Jinx for both the race trophy and Joyce's affections. Ollie's Comet; Clean the Car; Top Scrambler; The Challenger; Competition Corner. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Edd Ashe. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Edd Ashe. Drama on the racetrack, in the pits, and behind the scenes. When it's time for a new family car, Johnny talks his father into buying a machine that can really move. When Jerry's girl "Googums" prefers the roadster that Hairy Harry drives, Jerry decides to build his own roadster. Bart and Garry's competition on the dirt-bike trails turns to physical violence when they're off their bikes. Plus an article about the "new" law requiring turn signals! Beware of the Big Shooter!; Pretty-Ugly; Laws and the Highways; The Furious 40!; 200 Plus! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Don Perlin, Vince Alascia and Edd Ashe. Drama on the racetrack, in the pits, and behind the scenes. When Cannonball Carter quits right before the National 400, rookie racer Ken King sees his chance, in a story featuring early art by future Marvel legend Don Perlin. This story also introduces ongoing series character Ken King to Dragstrip Hotrodders (after a few appearances in Hot Rods and Racing Cars (1951)). A gambler creates a profitable sideline betting on street racers. "Twister" Tom finds his racing dreams compromised by his lack of cash or sponsors. Plus an article about the dangers of road hypnosis. Yellow Tail; The Menace of Monotony; Match Champ; Twister Tom. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $3.30

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Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Jack Keller and Edd Ashe. Drama on the racetrack, in the pits, and behind the scenes. Attempting to up his racing game, Tim tries a "G meter" to understand his car better. In a story narrated by the car itself, Gordie tries to turn his "lemon" into a champion racer. Motorcycle racer Ken King wins the race, but loses the crowd when his antics injure another racer. The G' Man; Big Eye; I'm a Lemon!; Ken King: Win Hungry. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Jack Keller and Edd Ashe. Drama on the racetrack, in the pits, and behind the scenes. The animosity between champion racer Eddie and his brother Jody comes to a head when Eddie sells his dragster and Jody decides to become a racer himself. Motorcycle racer Buzz goes on a ski vacation with his girlfriend and discovers the joys of snowmobile racing. Ken King is accused of injuring another racer, and blackmailed by a gangster who can prove that Ken is innocent. Little Thunder; At Racing Driver's School; Speed in All Seasons; Ken King: The Most Hated Man on Wheels. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Frank McLaughlin, Jack Keller and Edd Ashe. Drama on the racetrack, in the pits, and behind the scenes. Teen Walter finds a suitcase full of stolen money after a cop chase and decides to become a drag racer like his hero, Scot Jackson. Street racers find a stretch of closed-off highway the perfect spot for their dangerous road duels. Motorcycle racer Ken King dares the so-called Terror Tube, a sort of cross between a hamster habitrail and the Globe of Death. Scot Jackson: Melon Head, Part 1; Playin' the Role!; A Look at the Law; 9 Second Quarter; Ken King: The Terror Tube. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Jack Keller and Edd Ashe. Drama on the racetrack, in the pits, and behind the scenes. Teen Walter's flashy new drag-racer attracts the attention of gangsters who are searching for their missing loot. Ray becomes a racing champ in a car that looks like a souped-up version of Archie's jalopy. His reputation destroyed after a rigged accident, Ken King finds his only choice is to join the dangerous and illegal "outlaw" racing circuit. Scot Jackson: Melon Head, Part III; Playin' the Role!; Dry Run; Maverick; Mighty Mustang; Ken King: Outlaw Trail, Part I. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $6.00

Cover by Jack Keller. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Jack Keller and Edd Ashe. Drama on the racetrack, in the pits, and behind the scenes. Scot Jackson decides to find out who's behind the mysterious flying car that he encountered, and learns the legend of "Dragoo, the ghost of all dead drag racers". Scruffy-faced "beatnik" Alex is new in town, and must prove his car skills to his new friends and his new enemies. Ostracized from the mainstream drag-racing world, Ken King races with the "outlaw" midget-racing circuit, but finds his reputation has followed him even there. Scot Jackson: The Flying Thingie! Part II; Beatnick's Bomb; Speed at Any Price; Don't Let It Add Up!; Ken King: Outlaw Trail, Part III. Final issue under this title; series continues as World of Wheels (1967). 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.