Classics Illustrated Junior (1953-1971) 1st Printing comic books 1955
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Issue #514
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Painted cover art by Dik Browne (?). "The Steadfast Tin Soldier," script by Hans Christian Andersen (adapted from his original story), art by Dik Browne (?);After several dangerous adventures, a tin soldier is reunited with his sweetheart, a paper dancing doll. "The Actor and the Farmer," script by Aesop (adapted from his original story), art by Alex A. Blum; An actor and a farmer compete for a prize by imitating the cry of a pig. "Young Night Thought," script by Robert Louis Stevenson, art by Alex A. Blum; Poem from "A Child's Garden of Verses" about a youngster falling asleep. Article about the dingo, art by William A. Walsh. Steadfast Tin Soldier Pinup on the back cover. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #515
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Painted cover art by William A. Walsh. "Johnny Appleseed," art by William A. Walsh; Johnnny Appleseed heads west planting apple orchards across America. "Pecos Bill," art by William A. Walsh; Pecos Bill is a cowboy who accomplishes some amazing feats, including riding a tornado. "If All the Seas Were One Sea," art by Alex A. Blum; Nursery rhyme speculating on the outcome of a huge tree falling into the sea. Article about the kangaroo. Johnny Appleseed pinup on the back cover by William A. Walsh. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #516
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Painted cover art by Dik Browne. "Aladdin and His Lamp," art by Kurt Schaffenberger; When Aladdin acquires a magic lamp, its Genie brings him wealth and the hand of a princess in marriage, but a sorcerer steals the lamp by peddling new lamps for old and transports Aladdin's wife and palace to a remote land; Aladdin's magic ring allows him to restore the palace to its original site; He is re-united with his wife and the sorcerer is left wandering in the desert. "The Boy and the Wolf," script by Aesop (adapted from his original story); A mischievous shepherd boy cries "Wolf!" and the townspeople run to the meadow to save the sheep; They are furious when they discover it is a trick; The next day, the boy plays the same trick and, once again, the townspeople run to the meadow. "The Fat Man of Bombay," art by Alex A. Blum; Nursery rhyme on the upper half of the page telling of a man whose pipe is stolen by a bird. Wee "Willie Winkie," art by Alex A. Blum; Nursery rhyme on the lower half of the page telling of a boy who runs through town at bedtime. Article about the sperm whale, art by William A. Walsh. Aladdin and His Lamp pinup by Alex A. Blum. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #517
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Painted cover art by Dik Browne. "The Emperor's New Clothes," script by Hans Christian Andersen (adapted from his original story), art by William A. Walsh; An Emperor who loves clothes hires two swindling weavers who promise him a new suit invisible to the stupid; The Emperor pretends he can see a suit to avoid the charge of being stupid; When the Emperor processes before his subjects wearing his new suit, a child in the crowd cries, "The Emperor has nothing on!"; The Emperor is mortified; Later, he contritely discards his wardrobe and forces the swindlers to make new clothes for the poor of the land. "The City Mouse and the Country Mouse," script by Aesop (adapted from his original story), art by William A. Walsh; A city mouse pays a visit to the country mouse's home but is bored with the simple fare and the quiet life; The country mouse returns the visit but is frightened from the dining table by a dog and the master of the house; He leaves for home, telling his friend he would rather eat in peace and safety. "Peter, Peter," art by Alex A. Blum; Nursery rhyme about a man and his wife living in a pumpkin shell. "Baa, Baa, Black Sheep," art by Alex A. Blum; Nursery rhyme about a black sheep and his wool. "The Swing," script by Robert Louis Stevenson, art by Alex A. Blum; Poem from "A Child's Garden of Verses" describing the delights of playing in a swing. The Emperor's New Clothes pinup on the back cover by William A. Walsh. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #518
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Painted cover art by Dik Browne. "The Golden Goose," script by Jacob Grimm (adapted from his original story) and Wilhelm Grimm (adapted from his original story), pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Frank Giacoia; After helping a little man to food and drink, Simpleton is rewarded with a Golden Goose; Those who attempt to touch Simpleton's goose become stuck to the bird (or each other) and Simpleton thus becomes the leader of a comical procession through the countryside; Eventually, the goose helps Simpleton win the love of a princess, but they are allowed to marry only after Simpleton accomplishes three seemingly impossible tasks. "The Lion and the Mouse," script by Aesop (adapted from his original story), art by Mike Sekowsky; After a lion spares his life, a mouse frees the lion from a hunter's net; The lion notes that an act of kindness is never wasted. "Hark! Hark!", art by Alex A. Blum; Nursery rhyme telling of people coming to town in rags and velvet gowns. "Humpty Dumpty," art by Alex A. Blum; Nursery rhyme telling of Humpty Dumpty's fall. "Rain," script by Robert Louis Stevenson, art by Alex A. Blum; Poem from "A Child's Garden of Verses" about rain falling on land and at sea. "At the Seaside," script by Robert Louis Stevenson, art by Alex A. Blum; Poem from "A Child's Garden of Verses" about a youngster playing on the seashore. Simpleton and Golden Goose back cover pinup, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Frank Giacoia. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #519
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Painted cover art by Dik Browne (?). "Paul Bunyan," art by Bill Walsh (?);Paul Bunyan is a giant lumberjack who makes pets of Babe the Blue Ox and Skookum, a dog always walking downhill; Paul is credited with the creation of Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon. "The Donkey and the Little Dog," script by Aesop (adapted from his original story); When a donkey tries to sit in his Master's lap in imitation of a pet dog, the Master drives him away; A dog observes that one should be satisfied being oneself. "Little Boy Blue," art by Alex A. Blum; Nursery rhyme about a boy falling asleep in a haycock while the sheep and the cows he tends stray. "Where Go the Boats?", script by Robert Louis Stevenson, art by Alex A. Blum; Poem from "A Child's Garden of Verses" about a youngster playing with toy boats. Paul Bunyan back cover pinup by Alex A. Blum. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #520
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- Centerfold detached at one staple.
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- INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story. 1 3/4" Spine split from bottom. Internal tearing. Activities completed.
Painted cover art by Dik Browne. "Thumbelina," script by Hans Christian Andersen (adapted from his original story), art by Lin Streeter and William A. Walsh (backgrounds); Thumbelina is a tiny girl who has many adventures with sex and marriage-minded insects, reptiles, and small mammals before finding a fairy prince just her size. "The Crow and the Pitcher," script by Aesop (adapted from his original story), art by Mike Sekowsky; A crow drops pebbles into a half-filled pitcher of water until the water level is high enough for him to drink; "You can solve any problem once you set your mind to it," he remarks. "Bed in Summer," script by Robert Louis Stevenson, art by Alex A. Blum; Poem from "A Child's Garden of Verses" about a child going to bed before the sun sets. "Cock Robin and Jenny Wren," art by Alex A. Blum; Nursery rhyme about the courtship and marriage of two birds. Thumbelina pinup on back cover by William A. Walsh. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #521
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Painted cover art by Dik Browne (?). "The King of the Golden River," script by John Ruskin (adapted from his original story), art by Bill Walsh; The King of the Golden River lays waste beautiful Treasure Valley when its owners, brothers Hans and Schwartz, prove to be mean and selfish men; Their brother Gluck however meets the King's expectations regarding kindness and generosity, and the valley is restored to fruitfulness. "The Unhappy Crow," script by Aesop (adapted from his original story); A crow wants to be a peacock and dons a few peacock feathers he finds on the path, but the peacocks think him a pretender and drive him away; He returns to his fellows who now resent him for wanting to be something other than a crow; The crow realizes he should have been happy just being himself. "The Land of Nod," script by Robert Louis Stevenson, art by Alex Blum; Poem from "A Child's Garden of Verses" about the strange lands, foods, and music a child encounters in his dreams. "This Is The Way," art by Alex Blum; Nursery rhyme describing the horsemanship skills of ladies, gentlemen, and farmers. Color This Picture With Crayons activity page, art by Bill Walsh. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.
