Comic books June 1956

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6 1/2-in. x 9 1/4-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Vol. 6, No. 3. June 1956. Men's interest magazine with articles and glamour photos. 5.25" x 7.5". 130 pages. B&W. Cover price $0.25.

June 1956. Science fiction and fantasy stories byRobert Silverberg, Gerald Vance, Milton Lesser, C.H. Thames, and Karl Stanley. Virgil Finlay 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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June 1956. Cover by Emsh. Science fiction stories by Algis Budrys, Harlan Ellison, Sidney Bounds, Mack Reynolds, Ethel G. Lewis, Robert Abernathy, Jacques Jean Ferrat, Arthur T. Harris, Dal Stivens, and Margaret St. Clair. No interior illustrations. 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

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Volume 9 - Number 6, June 1956. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. This issue features The Man Who Was Lost in Time, Magic in Bali, and the Ghost that Hanged a Murderer? 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 Joe Oriolo. Stories and art by Joe Oriolo. Comics adventures of the popular, long-running cartoon character; this series often featured art by Joe Oriolo, who made the character his own. Felix drinks "magic sleeping water" and winds up in Dreamland, where the King of Dreamland summons his army to chase Felix out. Felix uses ingenuity and a captive toucan in his bid to escape from the ship full of wild animals, in the latest chapter of the "Tee Vee Serial." Inky and Dinky become rodeo stars. Sweet Dreams; The Runaround; Nightmare Land; Kitty; The Hunt; Tee Vee Serial; Inky and Dinky. 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. Photo montage cover. Jean Cocteau, Stephen Vincent Benet, Idris Seabright, Alain Dorémieux, Isaac Asimov, Zenna Henderson, James Hart. Softcover digest, 6 1/4-in. x 7 1/2-in., 128 pages, black and white (text, no illustrations).

Stories and art by Jack Sparling, Tom Hickey and Bob Powell. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes advice to readers and tales of love and heartbreak. Pop star Ferne has millions of fans, but is ignored by the one man she truly loves. Vince convinces model Louise to date some of the men in his "Lonely Hearts Club," but things soon spin out of control. Redheaded Carol gets a job as a maid and falls for her employer's impetuous brother Larry. Song of Surrender; Nancy Powers Solves Your Problem; Jewelry Jottings; Threat to My Love!; My Lonely Heart; My Secret; My Secret Love ; Why Can't He Love Me. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Al Avison and Bob Powell. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Emily is conflicted when old love Les returns after she's already settled down with Ken. Nurse Jill sacrifices her engagement to intern Vic for a life of parties with handsome Tony. Wealthy banker's daughter Harriet can't understand why handsome teller Ed isn't interested in her, but then she finds out about Betty. Kisses from the Past; Are These Your Rules of Love?; Romantic Illusion; I Sacrificed Happiness; I Bought Love; Too Tall for Romance; My Double. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover of Jock Mahoney. Stories and art by Sparky Moore, August Lenox, and Nicholas Firfires. The Range Rider and his sidekick Dick patrol the West; based on the classic 1951-1953 TV series. Range Rider and Dick help a tenderfoot archaeologist in his search for the Lost Mission of Santa Isabel and its legendary treasure. But outlaws have gotten wind of the treasure, and want it for themselves. Range Rider investigates rustlers targeting rancher Marion's herd. Plus the story of El Camino Real, "the royal road" that extends along the California coastline from San Diego to Sonora. El Camino Real; Below the Border; Lesson for a Warrior; Sagebrush Stories: The Buckskin Bullfighter; Rustler From the Rimrock. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Indicia title is "THE SEARCHERS, No. 709." Photo cover of Ethan Edwards (as played by John Wayne). Intro with photos from the movie, plus a partial cast list. The Searchers, pencils by Mike Roy, inks by Mike Peppe; Three years after the Civil War, Confederate soldier Ethan Edwards' homecoming at his brother's Texas ranch is ruined by a Comanche raid; His brother and his wife and son are killed and his young nieces are kidnapped by the Comanches; Edwards and Marty, a young man his brother raised, go on a multi-year search to find them. This adaptation of the 1956 movie "The Searchers" is fairly faithful to the movie, though an early movie reference to Edwards possessing money from a railway robbery is omitted, as is the classic closing scene. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Merrill Blosser. Stories and art by Merrill Blosser, Henry Formhals and Rolfe Mason. Teen comedy set in small-town America, reprinted from the classic comic strip. Livermore, Lard's British butler, sets out to coach a softball team with Freckles' pals. Then Livermore brings in a veteran pro player to teach the guys what baseball is really all about. But when the game finally goes down, it's the girls vs. the guys. Freckles and His Friends; Hero Wants Rescue; Hector; Brenda Breeze. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 5, Issue 6 - June, 1956, 8 in. x 10.5 in. 68 pages. B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $0.25.

The Ringo Kid stars in "Lightning Strikes Twice!" Other stories include "Lawman" (script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck), "Indian Attack" (script by Lee, pencils by Bob Forgione, inks by Jack Abel), Billy Buckskin in "Rampage" (art by Mort Drucker), and "Desperado" (script by Lee, art by Al Williamson). Joe Maneely cover. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 21, Issue 9 - June 1956. Cover by Robert Doares. 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.

Summer, 1956. Science Fiction stories, featuring "Each an Explorer" by Isaac Asimov, and stories by L. Sprague de Camp, Frederik Pohl, Eric Frank Russell, and Randall Garrett. 5 1/2-in. x 7-in.; b&w text with spot illustrations; 130 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

June 1956. Cover by Emsh. Stories: "Mezzerow Loves Company" by F.L. Wallace, "The Venus Trap" by Evelyn E. Smith, "In The Cards" by Alan Cogan, "Death Wish" by Ned Lang, "The Scapegoat" by Richard Maples, "The Moralist" by Jack Taylor. Softcover Pulp Digest, 5-in. x 7-in.; 160 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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June 1956: Cover by Dick Dillin and Charles Cuidera; "Attack at Dawn," 9 pages (reprinted from G.I. Combat #12, original title was "Breakthrough Inferno"); "Red Ambush in Morocco," 6 pages; "Bayonet Ridge," 7 pages (reprinted from G.I. Combat #12, original title was "All Hell Breaks Loose"); "The Last Days," 1 page text story; "The Deserter," 6 pages. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover art by Ernest Schroeder. No More Infantry Blues starring G.I. Joe, art by Ernest Schroeder; The Sarge is promoted to Master Sergeant. Clean Up starring Pvt. Dopey, art by Vic Martin. Ol' Rockin' Hoss Got Me starring G.I. Joe, art by Ernest Schroeder; Ugly Otis is almost mistaken for a long lost nephew of the rich Humboldt family. Sniper starring G.I. Joe, art by Ernest Schroeder; Joe remembers when he was the target of a sniper in Korea. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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He thinks she's only a child -- too young to fall in love! But he's wrong...so wrong! "One Wish for Love" is the cover-featured 8 page story. Plus: 7 page story "Don't Weep for Me"; 7 page story "Window to Heartbreak" drawn by Bernard Sachs; 2 page text story "Substitute Bride"; 7 page story "The Man We Loved" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by John Severin. Stories by Stan Lee and unknown. Art by Jack Keller, John Severin, Jerry Robinson, Gene Colan, Al Williamson and Gray Morrow. Featuring Kid Colt in "Date with Destiny!" with art by Jack Keller, and Wyatt Earp in "The Terror of Tombstone" with art by John Severin. Also in this issue: "Manhunter" by Stan Lee and Jerry Robinson; "Lawman from Larramee!" by Lee and Gene Colan; "What'll It Be, Gents?" by Lee, Al Williamson and Gray Morrow; and 2-page text story "The Proud Man"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "June, 1956!" Collects Blondie Comics (1947 McKay/Harvey/King/Charlton) #91, Casper the Friendly Ghost (1952 2nd Series Harvey) #45, Dagwood Comics (1950) #66, Dick Tracy Monthly (1948-1961) #100, Joe Palooka (1945 Harvey) #95, Little Audrey (1952 Harvey) #48, Little Max (1949) #41, Mutt and Jeff (1939-65 All Am./National/Dell/Harvey) #87, and Sad Sack (1949) #59. These volumes are some of the earliest examples of Collected Comics. Companies, like Harvey, would archive their material by taking all the issues they released that month and having them bound into hardcover book format. The issues come complete with front and back covers and interiors. They were trimmed down perfectly to fit the hardcover format. Each year has twelve volumes, one for each month of the year. These are extremely rare items. Hardcover (No Dust Jacket), 180 pages, full color.

Volume 2, Issue 11 - June 1956. Vintage Men's interest magazine focusing on sports, music, hunting, celebrities, models, and showgirls. 4-in. x 6-in., 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Bill Draut. Stories and art by Marvin Stein, Ted Galindo, Bill Draut and Mort Meskin. Headline Comics featured crusading reporters pursuing criminals and spies. Duke Kennedy faces danger when he reports on municipal graft; Correspondent Ace Latten uncovers an Italian conspiracy in Venice; Photographer Flash Cameron investigates a mine explosion. Also featuring an ad for the Davy Crockett Tent ("only $1 complete"). Democratic Victory at Venice!; Old Timer; Duke Kennedy; Flash Cameron; Closeups; Channel for Trouble! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Al Avison. Stories reprinted from Hi-School Romance #24. "Sham," art by Bob Powell; Marge was from the wrong side of the tracks and wealthy Sally Croft would never let her forget it; One day Alan Grafton, a wealthy school mate, offered to drive Marge home; They dated but always went out to remote places. Marge was furious when she learned that Alan asked Sally to the dance because his parents expected him to date someone in her class. "Pointers on Poise"; Tips on when and how to use poise, one of the most valuable of all charm traits. "One Night of Danger," art by John Sink; Pat liked Johnny Blaine but was not ready to go steady, especially when Mike Morse offered a ride in his new car; Pat thrived on attention and to make Johnny jealous she accepted Mike's invitation to the dance; Afterwards they drove off to be alone and kissed; When Pat asked Mike to stop, it threw him into a rage; Driving wildly, he hit a man. "Stolen Moments"; Tom McCoy was the youngest and best looking teacher on campus; After class Janet Lansing stayed behind to speak to Tom; Sparks flew and they kissed but Tom withdrew, insisting a relationship between student and teacher was impossible. "My First Romance" text story. "The Bitter Truth," art by Bill Draut. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Gene Colan and Joe Giella. Stories and art by Gene Colan, Julius Schwartz, John Broome, Morris Waldinger, Tom Nicolosi, Ray Burnley, Jack Miller, Raymond Perry, and Joe Giella. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Hickory Travis has been driving a stagecoach for 30 years without incident, but outlaws target him when he has just one more day before retirement. Hoppy is drawn into the mystery surrounding a strongbox, in one of three stories this issue illustrated by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Plus fun facts from Old West history, written by legendary DC editor Julius Schwartz. Ambush at Natural Bridge!; Chippewa Sundial!; The Trail of the Guilty Witness!; Indian Oddities; Strange Indian Beliefs!; The Secret of the Strongbox! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

UK Edition. black and white; 24 pages.

Cover by Leonard Starr. Featuring: 6 page story "The Man Who Stole Teardrops" drawn by Jim Mooney; 6 page story "The Sea Witch" drawn by Bill Ely; 6 page story "The Fireworks of Prophecy" drawn by Unk A; 6 page story "The Second Death of Abraham Lincoln" written by Arnold Drake and drawn by Leonard Starr. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

An icon of 1950s Americana, Howdy Doody was a star of early television, and a mischievous Tom Sawyer-type adventurer in this comic. Howdy wants to introduce friends and readers to his adopted sister, Heidi Doody, but Dilly thinks she's his girlfriend. A millionaire kidnaps Clarabell the Clown because Clarabell's horn matches his vintage auto. Captain Scuttlebutt's dog Windy is found by two boys who think he's a stray. Howdy Doody Presents Heidi; Clarabell Horns In; Princess Summerfall Winterspring: Fair Exchange; Howdy Doody's Old-Time Silent Movie; Howdy Doody Finds Windy; Dilly Dally. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Summer 1956. Published by Martin Goodman. Men's magazine focusing on Hunting stories and articles. Cover by Rafael DeSoto. Illustrations by John Leone, Tom Ryan, Bob Maguire. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 92 pages, B&W Cover price $0.35.

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June 1956. Science fiction stories by Harlan Ellison, Charles L. Fontenay, Charles A. Stearns, Paul Anderson, Mack Reynolds, and Norman Arkawy. Rocket article by James M. Nuding and Paul J. Vanous. Cover by Mel Hunter. 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; black and white; 120 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

One of many vintage supermarket tabloid magazines full of high profile FBI and CIA cases of the era, accompanied by black and white photographs and testimonials from those involved in, and close to the events themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 58 pages, B&W, recommended for 16+. Cover price $0.25.

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June 1956. Gossip magazine. 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 74 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.