Comic books in 'Balloon'

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Stories and art by Warren Kremer and Al Avison. Joe Palooka's speechless sidekick from the popular Ham Fisher boxing strip gets his own comic, noteworthy for early versions of Little Dot and other Harvey characters. Baby Wind takes Little Max and Talking Balloon into outer space, where they help a sky-fairy polish a star and meet the Man-in-the-Moon. Little Max finds a way to deal with a bad hair day. Humphrey and his neighbor John cement their friendship in the most literal way possible. Little Max Visits the Moon; Humphrey: Hole-Y Mess; Hair Raising Problem; Little Max Rhymes with Reason. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Vic Herman and others. Joe Palooka's speechless sidekick from the popular Ham Fisher boxing strip gets his own comic, noteworthy for early versions of Little Dot and other Harvey characters. Max dreams himself into the fairy tale of the Three Little Pigs. Plus solo stories featuring Joe Palooka and Humphrey. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Art Helfant and others. Joe Palooka's speechless sidekick from the popular Ham Fisher boxing strip gets his own comic, noteworthy for early versions of Little Dot and other Harvey characters. Max dreams himself into the fairy tale of Cinderella. Plus solo stories featuring Hector the Director and Humphrey. Cinder Max; Ride Em Cowboy; Clean Sweep; Rumpus; Little Max Says... You Be the Artist; Humphrey and the Ox; Store Gazers; How to Make Your Very Own Paper Whistle; Hector the Director; Humphrey: Knots to You; It's Magic; Light Reading; Little Max's Make It Shop. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Frank Carin. Art by Frank Carin and others. Adventures of Little Miss Sunbeam, the bread-company mascot created by Ellen Segner. A promotional series of the same title was also published as a giveaway. The kids find a magician's suitcase and decide to put on a magic show of their own; A grocer's least favorite customer has to try everything in the store; The gang accidentally frees a circus tiger and tries to help recapture it. What's Wrong with This Picture?; Out West; Toothy Snyder, Delivery Boy; The Magic Suitcase; Danger Road; Gus the Grocer; Little Dog Gone!; Sunbeamland Puzzle Page. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Art Bartsch. Art by Jim Tyer and others. Little Roquefort the mouse and Percy Puss the cat have a Tom & Jerry relationship - or Itchy & Scratchy, if you prefer. When Roquefort and Percy try to hypnotize each other at the same time, they accidentally switch bodies, and hijinks ensue. Heckle and Jeckle dress in drag to fool the Police Chief. Dinky Duck figures out how to get Rudy Rooster to donate to the library. Sourpuss; The Home-Made Barber; Dinky: The Valiant Duck; Mighty Mouse: The Check-Up; Love Thy Neighbor; Dinky: Rudy's Energy; Dinky: Rudy's Donation; Uncle Willie Walrus; Slap-Happy Hypnotists; Heckle and Jeckle. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Little Roquefort the mouse and Percy Puss the cat have a Tom & Jerry relationship - or Itchy & Scratchy, if you prefer. This issue published by Pines. Title includes "CBS Television Presents" to tie in with the 1950s TV show Mighty Mouse Playhouse. Percy and Roquefort attempt to settle their differences through diplomacy - but in the end, they're a cat and a mouse. Percy tries to give Roquefort a pie in the face. Black cat Sourpuss helps Gandy Goose build a brick chimney, and accidentally re-enacts an Edgar Allan Poe story. Gentlemen's Agreement; Soap Box Derby King; Terry Bears; Little Roquefort; Lamp Lighter; Percy Puss: Remote Control. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Untitled story; Porky thinks he can hypnotize, and Petunia saves the day with her home baked cake. Untitled story; Disguised as a swami, Bugs tricks Elmer into wasting all of his pay. Untitled story; Kandi makes friends with the savage animals, and together they scare fierce tree men away from attacking Kandi's family. Untitled story; Mary Jane and Sniffles seek information on Columbus, and end up beneath the sea with a school of fish. Untitled story; Bugs singlehandedly captures the officers of an enemy vessel. "Petunia Plays Detective" text story. Untitled Inky story. Untitled Pat, Patsy and Pete story; The protagonists go searching for treasure at the bottom of the sea. Untitled story; Bugs leads Elmer to think that rabbits are the best mouse catchers in the world. Porky's Hollywood Sketch Book. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Whitman Edition. Bugs and Yosemite Sam encounter pirates; Wile E. Coyote decides to work out to chase the Road Runner; a Mary Jane and Sniffles story from 1954 is reprinted. 36 pages. Cover price $0.25 Cover price $0.25.

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. Claire finally moves on after losing her fiance in the war, but when he turns up alive, she faces a choice between him and the man she loves now; Amys rich cousin takes every good thing she has, including her boyfriend Bill, but finally goes too far; A novelist romances a cowboy, but then says she was merely using him for research. Twice I Loved!; Rich Little Poor Girl; Pilot to Passenger: I Love You!; Dance of Romance; A Sailor's Sweetheart; Romeo of the Ranch.48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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M - Story, Art and Covers by Jon J. Muth. Based on the film by Fritz Lang with screenplay by Thea von Harbou. Includes 1-page text piece by Brian Bolten on Fritz Lang. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

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Cover art by Mort Drucker (candidates) and Norman Mingo (Alfred E. Newman). "Mad's Modern Believe It or Nuts 8," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Bob Clarke; Parody of the "Ripley's Believe It Or Not" panel cartoon; A collection of satirical anecdotes of unusual people and places. "Mad's Updated Comic Strip Heroes," script by Max Brandel, art by Bob Clarke; The faces of real life celebrities are pasted onto the bodies of various comic strip characters for ironic effect. "Genteel Ben," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Don Martin; In a parody of the television series "Gentle Ben," an Everglades park ranger and his annoying family live and interact with a grizzly bear who is more civilized than they are. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "A CBS-TV Summer Memo to the Smothered Brothers," script by Ronnie Nathan, art by Jack Rickard; Three examples of CBS Network memos to the Smothers Brothers, telling them in gentle verse to stop being political and just be funny. "A Mad Look at Movie Monsters," script and art by Sergio Aragones; Satirical results to basic cliche film monster movie scenes. "Spy Vs. Spy" Mad Fold-In by Antonio Prohias. "Mad's TV Game Show Originator of the Year," script by Stan Hart, art by Joe Orlando; The producer of low-brow, embarrassment-oriented game shows is interviewed. "Mad Magazine's Ideal Presidential Candidate," script by Lou Silverstone (plot) and Max Brandel (layout), art by Max Brandel (layout); Individual features from ten prospective Presidential candidates are combined to form the face of a single compromise candidate. "The Hippie Man," script by Connie Del Vento, art by George Woodbridge; Scenes from the film "The Music Man," complete with musical numbers, with hippies substituted for the main characters. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias; The White Spy thinks he's trapped the Black Spy in his own dungeon. "When We Have the Future Long, Long Cigarette," script and art by Al Jaffee. "The Lighter Side of Hair," script by Dave Berg, art by Dave Berg. "You May Have Already Read This," script by Eli Stein, art by Joe Orlando; Various notes and letters from everyday life, written in the style of a Publisher's Clearing House contest solicitation. "Mad Mini-Movies: Guess Who's Throwing Up Dinner," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film "Guess Who's Coming To Dinner"; a flighty woman takes her black fiance to meet her prejudiced father. "Mad Mini-Movies: In Cold Bleeech," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film "In Cold Blood"; two indifferent detectives stumble onto the murderers of a simple, boring American family. "Mad Mini-Movies: The Post-Graduate," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Stories and art by Colin Allen and others. An attempt to duplicate the humor of MAD from Ajax-Farrell and the anonymous talents in the Iger Shop. In a spoof of hardboiled detective stories, private eye Monday Afternoon is hired by a blonde femme fatale and her brother, an actual gorilla. A send-up of the notorious Kinsey Report that includes numerous corn jokes and no actual reference to what the Report is about. A henpecked scientist becomes a monster, but his wife is the real terror. The Murky Mystery of Rue de la Phew, or Guilty Gertie's Revenge; Shh! Sneak a Look at the Kornsey Report; The Looneys, What a Family!: Cold Collectors, Color Scheme, Mind Readers, Well; Dropsy-Turvy; Dr. Jerque Go and Hide! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

5 1/4" x 7 1/2", full color and 32 pages on newsprint.

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Edited by Margery McKay (sometimes credited as G. Whiz). Stories and art by Lee Falk, Phil Davis, Feg Murray, Clayton Knight, H. H. Knerr, Fran Striker, Charles Flanders, Floyd Torbert, Robert Storm, Mel Graff, Carl Anderson, Edwina Dumm, Chic Young, Bob Dunn, Frank Miller, Joe Musial, Billy DeBeck, Jimmy Thompson, Eugene L. Pollack, Tom Sims, and Bela Zaboly. Lee Falk's adventurer Mandrake the Magician gets top billing in this anthology series featuring reprints of King Features Syndicate comic strips. The military strip Private Breger coined the term "G.I. Joe;" Bunky the baby has a bigger vocabulary than the adults around him. Mandrake the Magician; Seein' Stars; Jan and Aloysius; The Romance of Flying; Bunky; The Lone Ranger; Secret Agent X-9; Henry; Little Acorns; High Spots; Popeye; Barney Baxter; Blondie; Indian Lore; Tippie and Cap Stubbs; Dinglehoofer. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Woody Woodpecker

Tweety & Sylvester

Tom and Jerry

Nutty Squirrel Cover price $0.10.

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Promotional comic book from the U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services aimed at teaching children to say NO to the dangers of substance abuse. Contains two activity pages, full color, 16 pages.

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Cover art by Gilbert Hernandez, Lewis Trondheim, Steven Weissman [as Ribs], and Jim Woodring. "The New Adventures of Venus," script and art by Gilbert Hernandez; Venus is bugged by a man looking for a dog. "Little Frogs," script and art by Jim Woodring; Aloris is grossed out by the boys. "Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus," script and art by Steven Weissman [as Ribs]; It's one odd fire that transports you to ancient Rome. Untitled story, script and art by Lewis Trondheim; Childhood holidays remembered. "Space On The Loose," script and art by Mario Hernandez; A boy goes out in his space suit with his ray-gun. 28 pgs., B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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1st printing. Collection of one-pagers and short comic stories by Fred Schrier; 28 pages; slick cover; b&w; mature; 6 3/4-in. x 9 3/4-in. Cover price $0.50.

(W) Ian Flynn (A) Gary Martin & Various (CA) Matt Herms & Various Countdown.' It's almost New Year's Day, and Mega Man is ready to celebrate in style! Rock, Roll, and Dr. Light are among the crowd waiting to watch the ceremonial light-ball drop at midnight, but the celebration is short-lived as the Emerald Spears return to exact their revenge on our heroes! The epic grudge match between Mega Man and Xander Payne begins now, so grab a front row seat and prepare for the battle royale! Cover price $2.99.

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Cover by Wayne Howard. Stories and art by Tom Sutton, Joe Staton, Nicola Cuti, and Wayne Howard. Charlton's horror anthology featured art by Wally Wood protege Wayne Howard and linking stories starring Arachne and her mentor, Professor Coffin. A honeymooning couple plays cards with the Devil, in a story with art by horror comics legend Tom Sutton. A man pays a high price for a love potion, but it turns out she loved him anyway. Prof. Coffin and Arachne try to help young lovers escape a deal with the Devil. A story by E-Man co-creators Nicola Cuti and Joe Staton. Plus a double-page Arachne pinup by Howard. One for the Devil; The Lovelorn; Honeymoon in Hell; The Heritage of Hate; Who. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover art by Wayne Howard. "The Library," script and art by Wayne Howard; Professor Coffin and Archne stumble into an ancient library; This is the framing sequence for the other stories in the issue. "Orion," script by Nicola Cuti, art by Don Newton; Orion hunts a 'weredeer.' Letter from comics writer Tony Isabella. "Jason," script by Nicola Cuti, art by Joe Staton; Jason and the Argonauts fight Argus of a Hundred Eyes. "The Oracle," script and art by Wayne Howard; Leah was to grow up to be the Oracle but love got in the way. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Comics, in its Timely incarnation, produced the early issues of this first series featuring the Terrytoons mouse superhero. The cats build an atomic-powered rocketship to attack the mice of Terrytown, but Mighty Mouse has some high-powered help on his side, including the Greek god Zeus. Gandy and Sourpuss try to return a lost violin and become caught in a comedy of errors. Grunty and Oscar are caught in Grunty's own wolf trap when a real wolf happens by. Mighty Mouse; Gandy Goose: Sourpuss Hiccups; Oscar Pig. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Art Bartsch, Jim Tyer and Connie Rasinski. The world's mightiest mouse defends Mouseville from danger - mostly cats - in the comic-book adventures of the Terrytoons animated superhero. In one of several versions of Mighty Mouse's origin, he's raised by an old woodcutter and his wife, who adopt the infant superhero. MM must rescue Pearl Pureheart from Oil Can Harry's latest revenge machine. Sourpuss; Mighty Mouse Meets the Wizard; The Country Carnival; The Perils of Pearl Pureheart; Who Is Mighty Mouse? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Art Bartsch, Jim Tyer and Connie Rasinski. The world's mightiest mouse defends Mouseville from danger - mostly cats - in the comic-book adventures of the Terrytoons animated superhero. In one of several versions of Mighty Mouse's origin, he's raised by an old woodcutter and his wife, who adopt the infant superhero. MM must rescue Pearl Pureheart from Oil Can Harry's latest revenge machine. Harry Hare and Rudy Rooster compete in the ice-skating contest. Sourpuss; Mighty Mouse Meets the Wizard; The Country Carnival; Weather Bears; The Perils of Pearl Pureheart; Who Is Mighty Mouse?; Gandy and Sourpuss: Gandy's Guardian; Little Roquefort; Dinky: Champ or Chump. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Stan Goldberg. England Swings! starring Millie the Model, script by Dennis O'Neil. Millie the Gorgeous Gibson Girl illustration. Millie's Fashion Pin-Ups, scripts by Stan Lee. Millie's Many Moods! illustration. Stan Goldberg art throughout. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

A book-length story, "The Engagement of Toni Turner!, " written by Denny O'Neil. Plus several single page features including "Millie's Nifty Nighties," "More Swimsuits for Summer," and our personal favorite, "The Wonderful World of Wigs." Cover price $0.12.

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Stan Goldberg cover and art. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Dave McKean. Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Mark Buckingham. In this issue: Miracleman, John Gallaway, Anita, Rachel Cohn, Jason, Ida, Sharon, Mist, Ruth Browning and Firedrake in "Carnival"! Plus: Miracleman, Miraclewoman, Young Miracleman, Mors, Phon Mooda and Kana Blur in the 4-page story "Retrieval 6"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

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When Titans Clash - Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Mark Buckingham. Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. The Silver Age continues with Book Two! Characters in this issue: Young Miracleman, Miracleman, Miraclewoman, Winter Moran, Jordan (introduction), Warpsmiths (Kana Blur, Phon Mooda), Panorama, Kay, The Zapster and Jenda. Plus: Pin-ups by Brady Gorby, Dan Brereton and D'Israeli. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Neil Gaiman. Art and Cover by Mark Buckingham. The cast of the Golden Age converges on London to remember, to renew and to rejoice. Miracleman walks amongst the London's Day crowds searching for answers -- before revealing a miraculous gift to humankind! Then, in 'Retrieval,' HE wakes up...and the Silver Age begins! Including material originally presented in MIRACLEMAN (1985) #22, plus bonus content. 44 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $4.99.

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Mark Buckingham. Cover by Olivier Coipel. The cast of the Golden Age converges on London to remember, to renew and to rejoice. Miracleman walks amongst the London's Day crowds searching for answers -- before revealing a miraculous gift to humankind! Then, in 'Retrieval,' HE wakes up...and the Silver Age begins! Including material originally presented in MIRACLEMAN (1985) #22, plus bonus content. 44 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $4.99.

Cover by Art Helfant. Stories and art by Art Helfant. A comedic duo in the tradition of Mutt & Jeff, whose various jobs lead them to wacky misadventures. Cats invade Moe and Schmoe's home, right when they're hosting a visitor who hates animals. Moe and Schmoe compete for a spot as a contestant on a radio quiz show. When Moe gets a night job, Schmoe tries to help him stay awake. Moe & Schmoe; Timothy the Tramp; The Lady Killer. Final issue of the series. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

5 1/4" x 7 1/2", full color and 80 pages on newsprint.

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"To Catch a Killer!" Written by Doug Moench. Art and cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Moon Knight and Frenchie chase down a drug dealer all the way to New Orleans during Mardi Gras. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

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Stories and art by Warren Kremer and others. Cover by Warren Kremer. Teen comedy featuring Mazie and her nerdy pal Mortie. Stevie and Mr. Soggs both attend a masquerade party, but a costume mix-up causes comedic chaos. Mortie jumps to conclusions about his family's fortunes, and sets out to make things right. Prize Boner; The Mort the Merrier; Mask-or-Aid; Dollars to Doughnuts; Flat-Top: Boob-Sledding; T.V. or Not T.V. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.