Comic books June 1955

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Cover art by Win Mortimer. The Second Batman and Robin Team!, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Three Tests for a Chief! starring Captain Compass, script by Otto Binder, art by Joe Certa. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Robot Detective text article by Jack Miller. The Super-Whopper Club! starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. There May Be a Career in Health for You! public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Issue 25 (whole number 720) - June 25, 1955. Norwegian digest-sized weekly detective magazine, home to stories about the detective Knut Gribb and his fight against criminals Thomas Ryer and Olga Barcowa. 5.5" x 7.25", 48 text pages plus covers.

Cover art by Joe Simon (as Chester Gould). "Tracy vs Odds Zonn," script and art by Chester Gould; Medical tests show that Little Wings has been exposed to radioactivity and may lose a leg unless it can be treated properly; Diet Smith and Tracy appeal to Professor Von Nucleus, a specialist in treating radiation poisoning. "Papa is such a tease," script and art by Chester Gould; Diet Smith brings Professor von Nucleus to the United States to cure Little Wings of her radiation poisoning; Against the rules of the hospital, von Nucleus locks himself in the room with Little Wings and begins his treatment. "The Urschel" article; How the F.B.I. solved a kidnap case. Untitled Girl Friday story; Myra solves a murder at a dinner party. "The Midget Magician" text story. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Paul Murry. Stories and art by Tony Strobl and John Liggera. The classic adventures of Disney's Donald Duck, featuring art by Carl Barks and other great Disney artists. Donald builds a submarine out of an airplane chassis and sets out to rescue Scrooge, who has been captured on a remote island. In another story, taxi-driver Donald is hijacked by a bank robber. Potato Cone; Rainbow Island Rendezvous; The Unexpected Passenger; A Stone's Throw; Stubborn Chair. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 16, Issue 20 - October 21, 1949. Long running music magazine focusing on jazz and blues. 11" x 15" tabloid folded to 7.5" x 11", 20 pages, B&W Cover price $0.35.

Art by Fred Guardineer and others. Cover by Fred Guardineer. Sometimes listed as Charles Starrett as the Durango Kid #35. Western adventure based on the popular masked hero played in the movies by Charles Starrett. A prospector's faithful dog mistakes the Kid for one of the masked bandits who murdered his master; Outlaws try to trick a beautiful carnival sharpshooter into joining their gang; A colonist swears revenge against the British forces that murdered his family, much like the plot of the movie "The Patriot." Flame's Revenge!; Dead-Shot Debby!; The Durango Kid's Western Dictionary; United We Stand!; The Blazing Eyes of Muley Pike! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 6 #22 - June 3, 1955. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Riders on the Range, Eagle cutaway centerfold, Luck of the Legion, Jack O'Lantern, Harris Tweed Extra Special Agent, Storm Nelson, Mark the Youngest Disciple. Plus text stories and articles. 10 3/4-in. x 13 1/2-in., 14 pages, B&W and full color.

Vol. 6 #23 - June 10, 1955. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Riders on the Range, Eagle cutaway centerfold, Luck of the Legion, Jack O'Lantern, Harris Tweed Extra Special Agent, Storm Nelson, Mark the Youngest Disciple. Plus text stories and articles. 10 3/4-in. x 13 1/2-in., 14 pages, B&W and full color.

Vol. 6 #24 - June 17, 1955. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Riders on the Range, Eagle cutaway centerfold, Luck of the Legion, Jack O'Lantern, Harris Tweed Extra Special Agent, Storm Nelson, Mark the Youngest Disciple. Plus text stories and articles. 10 3/4-in. x 13 1/2-in., 14 pages, B&W and full color.

Vol. 6 #25 - June 24, 1955. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Riders on the Range, Eagle cutaway centerfold, Luck of the Legion, Jack O'Lantern, Harris Tweed Extra Special Agent, Storm Nelson, Mark the Youngest Disciple. Plus text stories and articles. 10 3/4-in. x 13 1/2-in., 14 pages, B&W and full color.

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Cover by Johnny Craig. Stories by Colin Dawkins and Johnny Craig. Art by John Severin, Johnny Craig, and Reed Crandall. One of EC Comics' late New Direction titles, a response to the new Comics Code, featuring reporters finding danger while pursuing stories. Reporter Keith Michaels searches for lost Scandinavian gold smuggled out of Norway during the Nazi occupation. Keith dares a risky climb up a New York skyscraper to rescue his secretary from a hostage situation. In Hong Kong, reporter Geri Hamilton fends off the advances of a British intelligence agent while investigating a trolley strike that could cripple the city, in a story with nice Reed Crandall art. Cover features terrific black-and-white painted art by Johnny Craig. First issue with the Comics Code seal on the cover. Dateline: Oslo; Stromboli!; Hong Kong!; Dateline: New York City; The Case of the Colorful Caper. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 5, No. 3. June 1955. Digest-sized men's interest magazine with articles and glamour photos. This issue with a Joi Lansing cover and pictorial. 5.25" x 7.5". 130 pages. B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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June 1955. Science fiction and fantasy stories by Paul W. Fairman, J.J. Allerton, Ron Butler, P.F. Costello, and C.H. Thames. George Evans illustration. Cover by Edward Valigursky. 5.5-in. x 7.75-in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

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Vol. 3, No. 5 - June , 1955. 5.5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Volume 8 - Number 6, June 1955. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. This issue features articles on Rolfe Alexander the Man Who Smashes Clouds, and How to Read the Crystal Ball! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos). Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Otto Messmer. Stories and art by Otto Messmer and Joe Oriolo. The final issue published by Toby Press. Comics adventures of the popular, long-running cartoon character; this series often featured art by the two men most associated with Felix, Otto Messmer and Joe Oriolo. Felix has trouble with his house. Ultimate slacker Joe Blow actually gets a job. Don Poco deals with the heat. Reported; Sound Effects; Joe Blow; House Blues; Color Drama; Don Poco. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

French Edition of (The Magazine of...) Fantasy and Science Fiction. A typical issue contains original French fiction along with some American stories translated from the US magazine. Softcover digest, 6 1/4-in. x 7 1/2-in., 128 pages, black and white (text, no illustrations). NOTE: All text in French.

Issue #10. 1955. Quarterly magazine focusing on the nude figure. Article in this issue on bandleader Xavier Cugat and wife Abbe Lane demonstrating his caricature art. This issue also features one Bettie Page photo, taken by Bunny Yeager. Spiral bound. 8.5" x 11". 66 pages. Black and white. MATURE. Cover price $1.00.

Vol. 1 # 4. Summer 1955. Interview with Boris Kaufman, film in Uruguay, film in Spain, Cannes Festival, and more. 8-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 28 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Cover art by Al Avison. "Unhappy Love," art by Al Avison; Newspaper photographer Lorna threatens to ruin the reputation of Teds skating rink unless he sells out to her boss Bill Brown; The paper publishes a photo of Ted kissing his fiance Carol and claims the rink is an unwholesome place for teens. "The Choice Was Mine" text story. "He Loved Me Not," art by Joe Certa; Florist Laurie-Ann is in love with regular customer Ken, but refuses to respond to his romantic advances because she thinks hes sending flowers to another woman; Ken explains that the "other woman" is the widow of "a dead Army buddy of mine!" and he really loves Laurie-Ann. "In Love and Miserable!" text story. "Torch for the Wrong Guy" text story. "Choose Well, My Heart!"; Susan and Jeff are in love, but cant get married until he earns his engineering degree; She doesnt want to wait; One day, Susan is struck by wealthy Tonys car but not seriously injured. Reader advice from Nancy Powers. "Tragic Awakening," art by Tom Hickey; Peggy drops out of high school and gets a factory job; She finds her new freedom fun at first, but when college student Ted interviews her for a project, he is shocked that she voluntarily left school and Peggy begins to regret her actions; Peggy dates Ted but feels he looks down on her and goes back to her factory boyfriend Mac. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Lee Elias, Tom Hickey, Joe Certa, John Belfi and Jack Sparling. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Redhead Beth gets a reputation that leads to trouble and drives away the man she really loves. Linda encourages Bruce to romance her just to make Susan jealous, but she really wants Bruce for herself. Rancher Dinah meets handsome neighbor Dave while trying to figure out who's poisoning their cattle. Too Wild To Love!; Double-Dealing Love; The Love That Wasn't Mine!; Love Can't Lie!; Dynamite to Love!; My Heart Betrayed; Deadline For Romance! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 1 - June, 1955. Only issue printed, intended to be an ongoing men's interest magazine. Published by Martin Goodman. Fishing themed true adventure accounts, fictional stories, and articles. Cover by Arthur Singer. Fiction story by Paul C. Benard. Illustrations by Raphael Desoto, Jim Bentley. 8 1/2-in. x 10 3/4-in., 100 pages, black and white - text with photos. Cover price $0.35.

36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Add to cart PR 0.5 $2.65 INCOMPLETE. Entire back cover and last page missing, interrupts art and story.

Photo cover of Jock Mahoney. Stories and art by Tony Sgroi and Mike Arens. The Range Rider and his sidekick Dick patrol the West; based on the classic 1951-1953 TV series. Range Rider and Dick help the Carillo family when an outlaw gang believes there is treasure hidden on their ranch. And that involves Dick having a swordfight with a desperado. Range Rider steps in when a horse is tried in court, learning it's part of a plot by outlaw Red Barker. The Vanishing Casa; The War Horse. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 5, Issue 6 - June, 1955. Men's interest magazine featuring Athletes, True Crime, Starlets, and Pin-ups. 4-in. x 6-in., 64 pages, B&W Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 47, No. 6 - June 1955. Promotional magazine from the Ford Motor Company.5" x 7", 68 pages, B&W

36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Dick Giordano. College athlete Frank Merriwell, the exemplar of good sportsmanship, excelled at sports while solving mysteries and righting wrongs. Newly arrived at Yale, Frank gets friction from varsity pitcher Herb Bentley, who's jealous of Tom's sudden fame. Freshman Freddy takes boxing to impress Harriet, but accidentally picks a fight with the school's boxing champion. Frank Merriwell at Yale; The Hearty Welcomers; Clarence at the Bat; Ordeal by Fire!; Freshman Freddy; Muscle Hedd: In the Doghouse. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 4 - Issue 6, June,1955. Men's magazine featuring pinups of women. 8 in. x 10.5 in. 66pages. B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko and Dick Ayers. Charlton's Mad imitator continues its hit-or-miss parodies of 1950s pop culture. A parody of the Hitchcock classic Dial M for Murder. Future designs in cars are highlighted with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. This tale is from so early in Ditko's career (1955) that his usually distinctive style is almost unrecognizable. Plus an activity page, or rather, a parody of one. Spoofs of 1950s advertising, including aluminum siding and Christian Dior fashions. Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch House!; Stinkeydink and Me!; Real Gone with the Wind; Two Mobiles You Can Make; The Soup Bowl Game!; Dial "M" for Mother!; Christofer Clumsiness; Plymouth Car Show; Eat-It-Yourself Aluminum!; Christian Bore Does It Again (Sigh). 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 21, Issue 1 - June 1955. Cover by Thomas Beecham. Men's magazine featuring articles on true crime, and politics. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W Cover price $0.35.

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Stories and art by Mell Lazarus, Jack Sparling, Fran Matera, Donald George, Clint Harmon and Art Helfant. The legendary Gabby Hayes, the most famous of all Western movie sidekicks, takes the starring role for adventure and misadventure. Gabby unwittingly employs rattlesnakes to rout bandits from a cliff settlement. A photo contest leads to Gabby, wearing a dress and bonnet, wrestling a bear while being pursued by a promoter who thinks he's a bearded lady. Plus Li'l Fish, an early cartoon by Mell Lazarus, creator of the Momma and Miss Peach comic strips. And true facts about cowboys. Favorite line this issue: "I'll be hornswoggled! This hombre must be plumb loco!" About Cowboys; The Cliff Bandits; Li'l Fish; At the Drop of a Hat; Musketeers of the West: Dangerous Passage; The Stolen Snapshot; Prospector Pete; Soups On or Pass the Biscuits Before They're All Gone; Oldtimer Yarn; About Horses. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $2.65 View scans Front cover detached 15%. Back cover detached 15%. Water damage: Extensive. Staple rust: Moderate.

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Vol. 10, No. 3 - June , 1955. 5.5" x 7.5", 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Photo cover of Gene Autry. Stories and art by John Ushler, August Lenox and Nicholas Firfires. Singing cowboy Gene Autry was a multimedia star from the 1930s-1950s, in music, movies, radio, and television, as well as comic books. The owner of a river-raft trading post finds trouble when he helps someone on land. Two men accidentally save the life of prospector Happy Scott. Plus an article about legendary Wyoming cowhorse Muggins. Sky Switch; Desperate Flight; The Monster!; A Cure for Cabin Fever; Muggins the Greatest Cowhorse that the West Ever Knew. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.