Comic books in 'Dance'

Featuring: 8 page story "The Handsomest Man in Town" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 7 page story "A Thing Called Loneliness"; 7 page story "Reunion" pencilled by J. Pike; 2 page To You...From Carol Andrews letters page; 8 page story "Leave Us Alone." Cover by John Romita, Sr.? Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Martha B. Links. Stories and art by Allen Saunders, Elmer Woggon, Clifford McBride, Philip Francis Nowlan, Rick Yager (credited as Dick Calkins), Claude Dunnagan, Rodlow Willard, Mabel Burwick (credited as Odin), Martha B. Links, and Ralph Briggs Fuller. The long-running series that introduced "comic books" to the world, featuring reprints of comic strips. Scorchy Smith tracks The Dragon to an illegal wrestling match, but Jo is injured in the chase. Morgana traps Oaky Doaks, but luckily his horse Nellie is nearby. Dickie Dare dons a disguise in the Philippines, but he isn't prepared for the local intoxicants. Also featuring a full-page ad for movie and celebrity stills from Irving Klaw, better known these days as the man who "discovered" pinup model Bettie Page. Steve Roper and Wahoo; Napoleon; Buck Rogers; Scorchy Smith; Potential Killer; Dickie Dare; Bobby Sox; Oaky Doaks. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Indicia title is "HANSEL AND GRETEL, No. 590." Michael Myerberg's Hansel and Gretel, art by Dan Gormley; Hansel and Gretel are sent into the forest by their mother to gather berries for dinner; After losing their way, they spend the night in the forest, guarded by 14 night angels; The next day they find the gingerbread house of Rosina the witch; She captures Hansel to fatten him up and make him part of the gingerbread hedge; Gretel rescues Hansel and the pair use a log to knock the witch into her stove, which then explodes; The house and the witch disappear and the children who were part of the hedge turn back into their original forms. Adaptation of the 1954 stop-action puppet movie "Hansel and Gretel". 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jon D'Agostino. Stories and art by Jon D'Agostino and others. Archie-style teen comedy featuring Freddy and his gang of clean-cut yet trouble-prone pals. Freddy acquires a gallon of spoiled, foul-smelling perfume, and has the idea for a prank. Freddy's plan to pose as his own self-portrait for an art contest backfires in a big way. Freddy and Mr. Tantrum debate the existence of flying saucers, so Freddy decides to settle the argument by making his own. A Scent's Worth; Li'l Wise Guy; What an Artist!; Jesler the Jester; Simple Saima: Calamity Saima; The Disbeliever. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

From Ball Game to Ball Room was promotional comic book published by Malcom Ater Publications. Written by Malcom Ater with art by Harry Haenigsen (Penny, Our Bill). On the back cover is a certificate good for 2 Free Introductory Dance Lessons at the Arthur Murray School of Dancing. This book is offered from the personal file collection of Malcolm Ater, the owner and founder from 1946-1992 of Commercial Comics. This comic comes with a signed and numbered certificate of authenticity as coming from Mr. Ater's estate, signed by his son. 16 pages, full color, newsprint, 6.5-in. x 5-in.

Fun and Frolic Pictures and Rhymes by Chas Harrison. The inside front and back covers are advertisements for C.H. Pepper's Linoleum. The rest of the book has a drawing on each page, accompanied by a rhyme. 24 page soft cover booklet, string bound. Published by C H Pepper Linoleum Warehouse, 1319 & 1321 Broadway, New York. 5-1/4" x 6-3/4s". Published circa late 1800s?

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(W) Bryan J. L. Glass (A/CA) Victor Santos The media can't get enough of the high-flying supercelebrity known as Furious! But the authorities are convinced she's a danger and a menace-they've had more than enough of the privileged vigilante! Stuck in the crosshairs of her past, Furious must balance her desire for justice with her quest for redemption. o Writer Bryan J. L. Glass and artist Victor Santos join forces once again for a creator-owned superhero series! o From the artist of Polar! Cover price $3.99.

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In the disco...no one can hear you scream! "Phantom of the Disco" is a 3 page tale written by George Kashdan and drawn by Charles Nicholas & Vince Colletta. Plus: 1 page intro story "Ghosts and the Supernatural" written by Murray Boltinoff and drawn by Romeo Tanghal; 7 page story "The Ghost Galleon" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Jack Sparling & Frank Giacoia (miscredited as Vince Colletta); 1 page The Files of Dr. Geist text story "The Haunted Window"; 5 page story "How to Outwit a Phantom" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Jack Sparling & Vince Colletta. Cover by Jim Janes & Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.40.

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Trigger warning for woke college professors. This issue contains a anti-communist romance story.

"Two Loves Have I," "No Right to Dream," "Listen to Your Heart," and "No Love for Cinderella!" Cover price $0.10.

Featuring: 7 page story "Prisoner of Fate" drawn by Jay Scott Pike; 7 page story "Broken Dreams" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 1 page story "Reader Designs"; 7 page story "My Sister's Heart" drawn by John Rosenberger; 2 page From Barbara Miles, with Love letters page; 8 page story "The Sound of His Voice" drawn by John Romita, Sr. Cover by John Romita, Sr. Cover price $0.12.

"Confessions" (episode 4), "Her Secret Shame," and "Wallflower" (art by Wally Wood). Statement of ownership: average print run 333,000; average paid circulation 167,075. Cover price $0.15.

He doesn't even know she's alive! So why does she go there every day...asking for a broken heart? "Heartbreak Hour" is the cover-featured 8 page story. Plus: 7 page story "Two Lonely Hearts"; 7 page story "Love is Distant Dream"; 1 page Oddities in Romance filler; 7 page story "Tomorrow is Ours" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page; 1 page Fran filler "Golf Practice." Cover price $0.10.

Featuring: 7 page story "Darling, Darling" pencilled by Sy Barry; 7 page story "So Close to Heartbreak" inked by Bernard Sachs; 7 page story "Never is a Long, Long Time" drawn by Bernard Sachs; 1 page Fran filler "Engagement Ring Dreams"; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page; 8 page story "The Ring of Broken Dreams"; 1 page Joan filler "Eating Out (at the Park)." Cover price $0.10.

She waited breathlessly for Gary to meet her...until her heart froze with the icy truth that..."Love is a Summer's Dream," the cover-featured 8 page story drawn by Tony Abruzzo, Bernard Sachs and ? Plus: 8 page story "Almost Paradise" drawn by Tony Abruzzo and Bernard Sachs; 7 page story "A Tale of Joey" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 7 page story "Where Love Leads" drawn by John Forte and Sid Greene; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by John Romita. Say No to Your Heart, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Bill Draut; A chance encounter between Greg and Kathy leaves him infatuated with her, and causes distance between Greg and his girlfriend Barbara. Someone in My Arms, art by Bernard Sachs; Nancy is torn between Doug, who treats her well, and Leo, who doesn't. Forever in Love!, pencils by Tony Abruzzo, inks by Bernard Sachs; A girl is fascinated by concert pianist Paul Daniels, but doesn't know how she could compete with the flock of girls who are trying to get his attention. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. Hurry to Heartbreak!, pencils by John Romita (1) and Mike Sekowsky (2-8), inks by John Romita; Linda immediately likes new boy Barry, but he seems more interested in her friend Norma. House ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Win Mortimer. Please, Somebody--Love Me!, pencils by Jay Scott Pike; Barbara is crushed when her family moves to a new town and she feels like she will never be able to fit in. Just as You Are!, inks by Bernard Sachs; Gordon nearly loses the girl he really loves when he meets singer Clarice Duval and becomes infatuated with her. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. Love at Second Sight!, pencils by Win Mortimer; Audrey pursues Chuck, the boy that her friend Jill has just started seeing, but when she catches him she realizes that it's Tony she really wants after all. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Nick Cardy. How Can He Love Anyone Who Looks Like Me?, pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Vince Colletta; Joan is embarrassed by a small mole on her cheek, but she knows she's found the right guy when he calls it a "beauty mark." Julia Roberts Romance Counselor advice column. Summer Time Romance!, pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Jack Abel; Jill breaks up with her summer boyfriend Bruce when she learns he is engaged, but finds that she can't get him out of her mind when she returns home. Mad Mad Modes for Moderns fashion page. I Couldn't Be Faithful!, pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Vince Colletta; Diane moves easily from one guy to the next until no one will date her because of her reputation. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Jim Aparo. Stories and art by Denny O'Neil, Jim Aparo, Grass Green, Steve Skeates, D. J. Arneson, Mo Marcus and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Charlton's mid-'60s attempt at a "hip" teen comic results in a sort of combination of Archie's Madhouse, the lesser Mad clones, and Teen Beat. Seymour must guess Rapunzelstiltskin's name before her evil stepmother will release her from the tower. Go-Go's parody of the "Peyton Place" soap opera goes on and on.... The world's most annoying DJ, Maury DeCay, is so annoying that even his creators insist he is a one-shot character. This issue features early work by legendary comics scribes Denny O'Neil and Steve Skeates, and art by future Batman artist Jim Aparo and underground comix legend Richard "Grass" Green. Photos of 1960s rock legends Paul Revere and the Raiders. Paul Revere and the Raiders; Our Magnificent Men and Their Flying Machine; Return to Peculiar Place; Rapunzelstiltskin (Part 2); The Wild Life and Adventures of Miss Bikini Luv; Maury DeCay: Disc Jockey. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Bob Brown, Dave Gantz, and Bernard Sachs. Numbering continues from Teen-Age Temptations (1952) #9. Love and scandal from St. John, with plentiful art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Mary loves wealthy Craig, but his sister thinks she's not good enough for him, in a story with art by Baker. Ginny uses temper tantrums to get hubby Ray to do what she wants, until one day he's finally had enough. Telegraph clerk Kathy hooks up with Navy lieutenant Frank, but soon he's in love and so is she. Trouble's Daughter; My Temper Was My Guide; I Was a Good-Time Nurse; Broken Date Delusion; For the Love of Mike. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Chu F. Hing and others. Archie-style teen hijinks featuring Betty and her boyfriend Ozzie. Betty jumps to conclusions when Ozzie takes his pretty cousin around town; Betty gets stars in her eyes after she wins a television drama contest; Ozzie uses jet-propelled skates and enters a skating contest as the Masked Skater. Going Steady with Betty; Ray Anthony: The Man with the Horn; Truth Not Fancy: Yes? Real Dragons, Existed! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by Fred Perry. Art by J.L. Anderson. By popular demand, it's the triumphant return of Gold Digger's own Odd Couple: seven-year-old genius Tifanny 'Gia-half were-cheetah and half alien Kryn-and her bestest buddy, Charlotte Pinser-full-grown, genetically designed harpy with the mind of young teen. They're back in class at A.P.S.-001, the school for super-beings and super-brains, where more super-weirdness and super-fun are filling the curriculum! Tifanny's months of stuffing the Student Activities suggestion box with requests for a talent show have finally paid off! Charlotte signs up both of them and their werewolf friend Pojo for the competition, and the eager trio starts practicng. (Well, Pojo's kinda reluctant, but he'll come around). Then Tifanny learns that the event is actually a 'Battle Talent Show', a martial arts fighting competition, and poor Charlotte's entered their combat style as 'Ballet'! Yet even Battle Ballet can't compete with the weirdness caused by a full-moon solar eclipse on the day of the competition! Cover price $3.99.

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Written by George Dicaprio and penciled by Jim Janes. Jerry Lee Lewis centerfold photo montage. 7 x 10 1/8, b&w, 36 pages, Mature Readers. Cover price $0.50.

Cover photo of Farley Granger and Ann Blythe. Stories and art by Myron Fass and Leon Winik. Romantic drama from Toby Press. Laura and Dick elope and marry in secret, but that causes a scandal when they are discovered in a compromising position. Hollywood "love doctor" Anthony King recommends that Ruth not be so forward with men, but as a result she almost loses out on love with Jeff. Vicky falls for handsome farmer Clem, but his mother doesn't approve because of Vicky's poverty-stricken background. Dr. Anthony King: Two Nuts, A Squirrel and a Telephone; Goodbye to Love; Man Crazy; Momism or Me. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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November 9, 1951. "America's First Motion Picture Trade Journal." Variety-like magazine covering the movie news of the week. Double-page ad for "The Blue Veil" starring Jane Wyman. 9.25 in. x 12.25 in.; black and white with spot color; 16 pages.

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Cover A "The Nature Boy" by Anthony Spay & Ivan Nunes. (W) Ralph Tedesco. (A) Eric J, Anthony Spay, Eddy Swan, Scott Woodward, David Seidman, Andrew Elder, Claudio Sepulveda. (CA) Anthony Spay. The sophomoric yet hilarious foray into the Grimm Fairy Tales universe makes a return! The first two editions left most fans wanting more and left others' wondering if we'd completely lost our minds. But we're back at it yet again so read at your own risk! Some of your favorite stories from the Grimm Fairy Tales Universe are completely re-lettered to create brand new story-lines that will have you laughing out loud. Grimm Fairy Tales once again gets the 'Mystery Science Theater 3000' treatment and you don't want to miss the fun! Cover price $3.99.

Limited to 500-Zenescope Exclusive Variant Cover by Eric Basaldua & Nei Ruffino. 2012 April Fool's Edition. (W) Ralph Tedesco. (A) Eric J, Anthony Spay, Eddy Swan, Scott Woodward, David Seidman, Andrew Elder, Claudio Sepulveda. The sophomoric yet hilarious foray into the Grimm Fairy Tales universe makes a return! The first two editions left most fans wanting more and left others' wondering if we'd completely lost our minds. But we're back at it yet again so read at your own risk! Some of your favorite stories from the Grimm Fairy Tales Universe are completely re-lettered to create brand new story-lines that will have you laughing out loud. Grimm Fairy Tales once again gets the 'Mystery Science Theater 3000' treatment and you don't want to miss the fun!

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By Art Baltazar and Franco. It's Halloween once again, kids, and guess who's got the night off? That's right -- The Lord of Doom, The Harbinger of Death, The Grimm Reaper! Come join us for this annual event as Grimm takes a road trip to Mexico's "Day of the Dead" Festival with his buddies, B.L. Bubba Crisp, Zombie Butler Roy and Grimm's little nephew, Grimmiss! That's right! It's the first appearance of Grimmiss! Some may hope it's his last. Guest-starring Oscar the Goldfish, Minion of Evil, Roy's Zombie Cousin and The Grimm Reaper with a sombrero! From the guys who brought you Patrick the Wolf Boy and Disney's Gorilla Gorilla! Right on! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover by Tim Seeley Author. Stefan Hutchinson Artists: Tim Seeley. The final chapter of the terrifying miniseries that returned Michael Myers to comic books! As Michael's rampage through the small town of Russellville continues, it's clear that no one is going to make it out of this book in one piece. Don't miss the pulse-pounding conclusion to the most terrifying series of 2008! Cover price $3.50.

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by Kerry Callen What does an extremely powerful angel, a socially naive robot, and a single, young woman have in common? Well, aside from sharing a house, not very much! Logic, metaphysics, and real life collide in this humorous, quirky new series about the idiosyncrasies of life. In this issue, visit a museum, eat crackers, and do a little dance. Three complete stories and bonus pages with art by Jim Mahfood, Mike Huddleston, and Kelley Seda. With simple but pleasing brush-stroke style and sharp, hilarious conversations, Halo & Sprocket is sure to be among SLG readers' favorites this year. b&w, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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Cover art by Stan Goldberg. Untitled story, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Harvey takes Duke's advice for dealing with Mr. Snorkel, but Duke himself make out much worse when he tries the same. Untitled story, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Harvey and Raven keep missing each other when trying to meet for a roller skating date, and by the time they finally meet they're too tired to skate. Super Poster Offer featuring Spider-Man, Doctor Doom, Captain America, and The Hulk. Here's Harvey, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Stan Goldberg; The story of how Harvey met the rest of the gang when he moved to Midville. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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"The Enigma that is George Cecil Hamilton the Third" focuses on Buddy's nervous, socially inept roommate, who corresponds with people of like mind through the mail but seemingly has no interest in actual living, breathing human beings. In "Dinner for Two," Buddy and Valerie "enjoy" an ill-fated spaghetti supper. Also, Hate's always lively "Letters Pages" begins. Written and drawn by Peter Bagge. Cover price $2.50.

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Stories by unknown. Art by Ogden Whitney and unknown. Featuring: "I Was His Second Choice" starring Betty, Don and Linda Maynard; "A Deserted Bride" starring Marion Chase, Fred Pearson, Mr. Chase, Henry Ames, Martha Ames and Howie Denning; and "Romance on the Rebound" starring Dorothy Walsh, Keith Bradley, Jim Gates, Gloria and Eddy Rice. Plus: Hope could bear it no longer! Glenn had been dancing with Ann all evening! Read..."Was I Really Wrong" starring Hope, Glenn Brisson and Ann Wright. And: Advice on Love Problems letters page by Marilyn Minton. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover inks by Bernard Sachs. Stories by unknown. Art by Tony Abruzzo, Bill Draut, Werner Roth, Mort Drucker, Bernard Sachs and unknown. It's a retelling of the classic fairy tale, as a salesgirl goes to a debutante ball in place of one of her customers in "A Kiss for Cinderella"! Plus: Young Wendy is one of a number of girls that Craig Tyler dates, and although she's deeply in love with him, she convinces himself that she'll never be more than one of the crowd. But will love triumph in "There Goes Love"? Also: Quent and Helen are in love, but Helen wishes Quent would settle on a more serious career than becoming a singing star. Quent writes a love song for Helen, 'My Love Is Yours,' but Helen breaks up with Quent and takes up with Arthur, just as Quent's song becomes a hit. Guess who is singing at Helen's engagement party in "My Love Is Yours"! And: Doctor Mark is dating Nurse Sara. Enter patient Eileen and true love in "This Was Eileen"! Plus: 1-page Oddities in Romance filler (art by Mort Drucker); 2-page It Happened in Hollywood text article; and 1-page Linda and Larry filler. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover inks by Bernard Sachs. Stories by unknown. Art by John Forte, Bill Draut, Tony Abruzzo, Bernard Sachs and unknown. When Pam's cousin Roy dies in a diving accident, she blames herself. She meets Charles and falls in love with him, but steps aside when Roy's girlfriend Enid says she's interested in Charles in "Guilty Heart!" Also featuring: "Listen, Darling"; "Once and Always"; and "A Heart Full of Dreams!" Plus: 2-page It Happened in Hollywood text article. And: 1-page Charm in Romance filler. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

May 24, 1945. Volume 4, Issue 3. Humor Digest featuring jokes and cartoons. Angela Green photo cover. 3 Cartoons by Vic Herman, 1 by Henry Boltinoff. Softcover Digest, side-stitched, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 64 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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