Comic books in 'Bicycle', graded by CBCS

Cover by Eric Peters. Art by Joe Kubert, Lily Renee and Eric Peters. The classic comedy duo of TV, radio and film starred in this comic at the height of their careers. While Bud and Lou are touring Europe by bicycle (and in lederhosen), Lou is mistaken for the portly King of Rossitania. The Son of Sinbad must rescue a castaway princess from pirates, in an early story (featuring some good-girl art) by comics legend Joe Kubert. Lou inherits a fortune, but only if he joins the Hoola-Boola tribe, in a story with art by pioneering female comics artist Lily Renee. Technical Kayo; The Unruly Rulers; Miracle Man; Son of Sinbad: The Princess of Pirate Cove; The Inheritance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Eric Peters. Art by Lily Renee and Eric Peters. The classic comedy duo of TV, radio and film starred in this comic at the height of their careers. While Bud and Lou are touring Europe by bicycle (and in lederhosen), Lou is mistaken for the portly King of Rossitania. Stranded in India after they run out of money, vacationing Bud and Lou run afoul of a rogue elephant. Lou inherits a fortune, but only if he joins the Hoola-Boola tribe, in a story with art by pioneering female comics artist Lily Renee. Technical Kayo; The Unruly Rulers; Miracle Man; Abbott and Costello in India; Look Before You Leap!; The Inheritance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. "Sir Jimmy Olsen, Knight of Metropolis," script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Jimmy Olsen finds that he will be the king of the island of Vumania if he performs three tasks, but a gang of crooks is out to see that he doesn't. "Congo Bill's Useless Partner," script by Jack Miller, art by Nick Cardy. Stunts For A Rainy Day article. "The Academy Awards of Space" starring Tommy Tomorrow and Planet Pete, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. One-page Cannonball Charlie story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Horrorville: Part 2 of 4 - Written by Greg Pak. Art by Aaron Kuder. Cover by Darwyn Cooke. The spread of evil supernatural forces in Smallville continues to get worse - and Superman has no way to stop it. Will this damnation contamination spread to the rest of the world? 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Cover art by Stan Kaye. The Weight Before Christmas, script by Don Cameron, art by Al Wenzel; Regan used to be the Santa for Lacy's but he's lost to much weight, so Superboy has to get him to up to snuff in a week; Or a crooked Santa will take his place and set the store up for robbery. The Case of the Good Luck Crooks starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. D-Day in Davy Jones' Locker starring Aquaman, art by John Daly. The Man Who Refused to Die starring Shining Knight, script by Don Cameron, art by Chuck Winter. The Roamin' Roman starring Johnny Quick, pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos. Full-page ad for Western Comics # 1. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Curt Swan. Clark Kent--Toughie starring Superboy, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sy Barry; Superboy battles juvenile gangs. Aquaman Walks the Plank, art by Ramona Fradon. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Second Fastest Man starring Johnny Quick, art by Ralph Mayo. Crime's TV Station starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 44 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Proof...the Whole Proof...and Nothing But the Proof!--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank McLaughlin; After Chris and Vicki stop Tsunami and Distortionex from robbing a bank they are summoned to testify in court. How will they re-dial those heroes so they can show up for the trial? Who's Pulling the Strings--Dial "H" For Hero, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Trevor Von Eeden, inks by Larry Mahlstedt; Chris and Vicki's class is attacked by The Marionette. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

GEC-174. Promotional comic published by General Comics for General Electric as part of their Adventure Series. Illustrated by George "Inky" Roussos, who is also known for his work on Batman. Conventional 7x10 comic size 16-page full color all newsprint comic with a 1946 copyright.

Belk/Leggett Department Store giveaway mini comic. "Your BELKomic for Fall 1955". Features a Davy Crockett story, plus three Billy & Betty comics, also a couple of miscellaneous activity pages. Slick cover, 20 pages, full color, 5" x 7".

Cover by Owen Fitzgerald. Written by Cal Howard, Henry Boltinoff and unknown. Art by Owen Fitzgerald, Henry Boltinoff and unknown. Bob Hope, America's favorite funnyman, plays bicycle guide in an untitled 3-part story by Cal Howard and Owen Fitzgerald. Plus: Peg 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; A Bit of Disc and Data article; Moolah the Mystic 1-pager by Boltinoff; and Honey in Hollywood 2-pager. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Neal Adams. The Ghost Riders of Gasoline Gulch! starring Bob Hope and Super-Hip, script by Arnold Drake, art by Neal Adams; Tad goes undercover in a motorcycle gang in order to aid the police. Ad for Mattel's Major Matt Mason line of toys. Comic strip pin-up house ad for Teen Beat magazine. House ad for Challengers of the Unknown #59. House ad for G.I. Combat #127. House ad for Superman #202. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Features TV's Buck Rogers. Cover price $0.25.

Young Reader's Edition - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hergé.

Tintin's adventure in Cigars of the Pharaoh landed him in India, as a guest of the Maharaja of Gaipajama. His top-notch reporting has cracked a gang of smugglers, but their leader is still on the run! Tintin follows the trail to China. A master of disguise, Tintin avoids trouble with the military and has a close shave with a mad swordsman! Will he find out who is the real mastermind behind the smuggling?

This edition includes an in depth guide to the creation of this Tintin adventure, filled with photos and fun Tintin facts - just for kids!

Softcover, 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $8.99.

Edited by Ann Bridges. This stunning and colorful book is the most comprehensive and accurate record of Mucha's work available. Includes 163 plates in full color. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers

Always Be Careful (1960 copyright) was given away by the P.T.A. to promote safety. Published by School Series, Phoenix, Arizona. 12 pages, 5-in. x 6-in., black,white,blue on newsprint.

CANADIAN EDITION ($1.25 cover price). Written by Dwayne McDuffie with art by Jim Craig and inks by Christopher Ivy and Don Hudson. This is the 3rd issue in a three issue set of three of anti-drug comics. The complete series consists of: Amazing Spider-Man #1: Skating on Thin Ice; Amazing-Spider-Man #2: Double Trouble; Amazing Spider-Man #3: Hit and Run! Cover price $1.25.

Written by Frank Gibson and Kevin Panetta. Art by Tyson Hesse and Paulina Ganucheau. Cover by Missy Pena. When Darwin wins the local Oaktree Derby racing contest, it's time to head to the regional finals, and no one is safe once Gumball gets involved. Rocket engines are surely regulation additions... right? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Cover art by Jimmy Gownley. Before school started up again, script and art by Jimmy Gownley; Amelia learns one of her friends has a degenerative illness as they come for a sleepover; During the night they all sneak out for a game of truth or dare with the boys. An illustrated ad by Jimmy Gownley promoting the music of Melissa Ferrick. 36 pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Bookshelf Edition - Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. "SuperHeroes!" Collects Amelia Rules (2001-2005) #11-16. Story and art by Jimmy Gownley. This volume concludes the collection of the Harvey and Eisner-nominated series. Amelia McBride is facing more changes - Amelia may be moving again, new friend Trish is hiding a terrible secret, and superhero-wannabe Reggie has vowed to destroy the evil Legion of Steves. This first novel-length Amelia Rules! story masterfully combines drama and humor. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $11.99.

The Black Terror, Fighting Yank, Doc Strange, and the American Eagle. Alex Schomburg cover. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Gerry Shamray. Ripoff Chick, script by Harvey Pekar, pencils by Greg Budgett, inks by Gary Dumm; Harvey sees a woman and sparks a memory of how they were ten years previously, and the relationship starts again. Young Ideas, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Michael T. Gilbert; Joe wants to know how Harvey makes out with women at work. Cold World, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Gerry Shamray; A 61 year old guy asks Harvey about the chances of a job, and tells his story. Read This, script by Harvey Pekar, pencils by Greg Budgett, inks by Gary Dumm; Harvey remembers a guy he used to trade records with and helps him move his collection. Once Again to Oregon, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Gary Dumm; Harvey's flight companion to Oregon is far more interesting than he anticpated. Prelude, Party & Post-Party, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Gary Dumm; Harvey puzzles on and off for years about a girl he liked in high school. 60 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

1st printing. BY Dick Martin. A collection of cartoons and artwork featuring Dorothy and your favorite characters from The Wizard of Oz! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 40 pages, B&W. All Ages

Featuring: 12 page Andy Panda and Charlie Chicken story "A Trip to Forbidia" drawn by Pete Alvarado and Bill Wright; 5 page Andy Panda and Charlie Chicken story "Gold Bugged" pencilled by Pete Alvarado; 5 page Andy Panda and Charlie Chicken story "Odd Jobbers" drawn by Jack Manning and Tony DiPaola; 1 page Buzz Buzzard reprint text story "Antique Antics" drawn by John Carey. Cover by Pete Alvarado and Bill Wright. Cover price $0.30.

Cover art by Mario E. Miranda. A Matter Of Faith Part 1, script and art by Mario E. Miranda; How baseball has been part of Paul's life since his infancy, and the latest game brings home truths about friends and a realisation that there are more important concerns than work. 36 pgs. $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

Cover by Dan DeCarlo & Jim DeCarlo. Stories by Frank Doyle, Jim Ruth, George Gladir, Joe Edwards and unknown. Art by Dan DeCarlo, Jr., Joe Edwards, Bob Montana, Jim DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick. Archie buys an antique barber shop pole for Mr. Lodge in "The Unkindest Cut"! Plus: "Girl watching" is ruined for Archie and Reggie when a couple of equal-opportunity feminists show up in the 1-pager "Joy Decoy"; Fat Charley in the 1-pager "Feelings"; Archie shows off a piece of crooked driftwood he found on the beach, and it somehow wounds up alienating everybody in "A New Twist"; Archie arrives for a boat trip with Veronica and her dad in the 1-pager "Short Retort"; Archie's friends pronounce him a natural leader in "A Real Natural"; "Archie Maze" activity page; Archie passes up a chance to see Betty and Veronica because he promised Jughead they'd go fishing in "Only His Word"; and two Archie newspaper strips. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Stories by Jim Ruth, Sam Kujava and George Gladir. Art by Dan DeCarlo, Jr. & Jim DeCarlo and Samm Schwartz. Archie and Veronica are relaxing in the Lodges' new indoor pool, which features an underwater door to the outdoor pool, in "This Is the Life"! Plus: "Moose's Riddle Stumpers" activity page; Archie, Betty and Jughead come over to see Mr. Lodge's new home computer in "Slight Adjustment"; Archie battles a blizzard to get to Veronica's house, only to find that she and her family have gone to the Bahamas to escape the bad weather, in "Love Sick and Snow-Blind"; Sabrina uses her powers as a witch to locate a book in the library in the half-pager "Book Banter"; and Archie keeps finding ways to put off doing his homework composition in "The Big Stall"! Also: 1-page Say "No" to Drugs public service announcement featuring Archie and the gang! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

by Angelo DeCesare & Rex Lindsey "Downtown Countdown": If Archie and his friends don't hand in their team history project on time, their chances of getting a good grade may be history ? and that's a definite possibility when Archie and Jughead leave it behind in a taxi cab! FC, 32pg$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey "Next Big Thing": The hottest ticket in town is no longer the Archies, but an Archies "tribute" band! The gang never expected competition from clones, and while Archie graciously talks them up, Reggie's thinking of ways to "unplug" the replicant rockers! Veronica must use some investigative hocus pocus to solve the magical mystery! FC, 32pg$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

Script by George Gladir, Jim Ruth, and Nate Butler. Art by Stan G. and Nate Butler. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. While biking through some states, Archie and the gang encounter a ghost town along with several other surprises in "USA Tour." Archie in "A Good Exercise," "Tress Distress," and "Neat Feat." Dilton in "The Jock." 32 pgs. Full color. Cover price $0.75.

Betty and Veronica Summer Fun. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Hard Hearted Hannah," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica gives Betty a hard time because of her excessive concern for animals. "On a Clear Day!" one-page Lil Jinx story, script and art by Joe Edwards. "Tale of Travail," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty's jobs put her in the way of Archie and Veronica. "Anyone We Know?", pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; A new female lifeguard has Archie and Reggie's attention. Dear Betty and Veronica advice column, script by Eda Edwards, art by Joe Edwards. Fashions for Sunshiny Days reader submitted fashion page, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Motor Madness," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica trades in her fast speedboat for Betty's little putt-putt so she can take Archie water skiing. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

Betty and Veronica Spectacular. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "Rumored Room," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; With college looming, Mr. Lodge gives Veronica permission to get a roommate so she can practice adapting to dorm life. Statement of ownership; Total Paid Circulation, avg. 12 months: 93,757. "Dig The Details," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Inks by Jim DeCarlo; When Veronica gets angry with Archie for not noticing her new nail polish, Archie becomes determined to notice and compliment everything about her the next time he sees her. "Too High A Price," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; When Veronica's expensive fitness trainer's regimen becomes too strenuous for her, she asks Betty how she manages to stay fit and slim. Betty's Fashion Delight fashion page, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "A Prince Of A Guy," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica is cast in the lead of the school production of "The Princess And The Frog," but rebels when she learns she'll have to kiss an actual frog in the play. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Betty and Veronica Spectacular. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "He's Serious," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie tries to be the base of a human pyramid but ends up getting stuck in that position. Dear Betty and Veronica advice column. "News Blues" half-page story; Josie, Melody and Valerie get chased up a tree by a dog. "Early Squeeze," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, Jr, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie wants to spend time with Veronica but she's spending all of her time on tennis lessons. "Garden of Delights," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica provides skimpy outfits for doing gardening so they can get tanned while they work. Betty's Belted Fashions page, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, Jr. Veronica's Fashions Military Look!, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, Jr. "Picnic Problems, script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, Jr, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica gets Gaston to prepare French food for a picnic but escargot and caviar is not the type of food the gang had in mind. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Play It Cool, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica decide to stop running around in the hot sun and concentrate on staying cool. Defeat Treat, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty wins all the events at the annual picnic. Mr. Excitement, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Archie and Reggie tell the girls they're going to take them out some place particularly exciting. 32 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Hostess Twinkies ad, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. Tall Story, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica's new ultra-high heels prove to be a series of problems. Betty And Veronica's Summer Fashions two-pager, art by Dan DeCarlo. Fleeting Meeting, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Lodge arranges for Veronica to meet her favorite movie star, but Betty gets a better gift through a simple act of kindness. Triumph Travail, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica messes with Betty's head in order to win a local contest for Miss Surfer Girl. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.40.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo (?). "Show Biz"; Archie takes of the tops of the stools at Pop's to have them cleaned and he places a plank of wood in its place but it leads to people getting hurt. "Save a What?"; Li'l Jinx's thought bubble has a candle instead of a light bulb because she's trying to conserve energy. Archie Club News. "Kung-fu to You, Too"; Archie thinks he's an expert in kung-fu because he's watched all of the movies twice. "News Blues"; Newspaper reporters are going to do a story on Veronica but bump into Betty doing recycling and decide to do a story on her instead. "Mother's Home Remedy"; Jughead goes hungry after his Mother prevents him from eating the food set aside for dinner. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Stan Goldberg. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Josie, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. Games People Play, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Moose feels left out because the rest of the gang are spending their beach time playing games he doesn't have the intellect for. Mini-Prix Spree, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie bets Reggie that someone will beat his time at mini-grand prix racing, then spends all afternoon trying to beat it instead of keeping his date with Betty. Pet Peeve, art by Samm Schwartz; Archie overhears Betty and Veronica talking about puppies and thinks they're talking about him. 36 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

First 60-cent cover price. "Bucolic Frolic" Hostess Cupcakes ad with Josie. "The Spotted Tiger," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Moose changes his clothing style in an attempt to change his image. "Walk Talk!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley is walking to reduce. Veronica's Gag Bag; Archie doesn't notice that Veronica is ignoring him. "Horseman Hassles"; Archie doesn't want to go horseback riding until he meets the hot instructor. "Esteem Theme," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling; A girl that Dilton like thinks he's a player on the baseball team and he doesn't have the courage to tell her that he's just a scorekeeper; She follows him to the games and sees as he proves himself valuable to the team when he spots an error in the batting order of the opposing team. Archie Club News. "Defective Story," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Betty and Veronica become amateur private investigators. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

by Various The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters, in this double digest featuring new stories and classic tales. Digest, FC $3.29 Cover price $3.29.

Cover art by Stan Goldberg. Way To Go, art by Stan Goldberg; The Archies take a short cut on the way to a gig and get lost in the desert. A Wrap Up, art by Dan DeCarlo Jr.; Hilda is after Ambrose to help with the yard work and can't zap either the yard or him because Harvey is hanging around. The Outdoor Cooks; Little Archie and his father try to barbecue. Car Wash Woes, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Melody is washing her father's car, and inadvertently manages to douse everyone in the area with the hose while washing it. 36 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

"Wheel Man," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; The Archies play a show at a roller rink. ""O" No" half-page Charley story by Joe Edwards. Disco Maze activity page with Veronica. "A Dog Gone Story," pencils by Dexter Taylor; Little Archie enters a dog sled race. "Foot Fault"; Sabrina helps Harvey master a difficult downhill slope with magic. Holiday Fashions illustration by Dan Parent; Veronica models fashion designs submitted by readers. "Hat's Off to You"; Alex tries to trick Alan M. by giving him a gift of a fur-lined hat that keeps Alan M. from hearing the people around him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

Cover pencils by Dan De Carlo. "Star Flaws," script and pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Jon d'Agostino; Three inept space travelers are lost in space. "Monster Melody," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Sabrina uses her powers to help a neighborhood garage band become rock stars. "Tree Trauma"; Each of the boys looks at a tree and thinks different things. Archie's Club News. "The Image," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Alex tries to make it seem like the Pussycats are spoiled, edgy celebrities for publicity reasons, but his plans backfire. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.