Playboy Magazine (1953-Present HMH Publishing) comic books 1953
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Vol. 1 #1A
Published Dec 1953 by HMH Publishing Co..- Paper: White
- Newsstand Edition.
- Label #0976438007
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
Regular "Newsstand" Edition. The special issue that started it all, Playboy Issue #1, December 1953, featuring the immortal Marilyn Monroe's infamous first nude spread as the "Sweetheart of the Month" (a designation that would evolve into "Playmate of the Month"). Text contributions by Norman Holland, Bob Norman, William March, and Ambrose Bierce. Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey article. Mature readers. Cover price $0.50.
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Vol. 1 #1B
Published Dec 1953 by HMH Publishing Co..This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
"Page 3" Edition - Page 3 is numbered, unlike other versions. Believed to be true 1st printings. The special issue that started it all, Playboy Issue #1, December 1953, featuring the immortal Marilyn Monroe's infamous first nude spread as the "Sweetheart of the Month" (a designation that would evolve into "Playmate of the Month"). Text contributions by Norman Holland, Bob Norman, William March, and Ambrose Bierce. Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey article. Mature readers. Cover price $0.50.
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Vol. 1 #1C
Published Dec 1953 by HMH Publishing Co..This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
"Red Star" Edition - Red star to the left of title, believed to be from either a limited distribution to investors and VIPs (Ltd 2000) or possibly an immediate reprint after the initial printing sold out. The special issue that started it all, Playboy Issue #1, December 1953, featuring the immortal Marilyn Monroe's infamous first nude spread as the "Sweetheart of the Month" (a designation that would evolve into "Playmate of the Month"). Text contributions by Norman Holland, Bob Norman, William March, and Ambrose Bierce. Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey article. Mature readers. Cover price $0.50.
