Comic books October 1956

Volume 9 - Number 10, October 1956. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. This issue features The Mysterious Kabbalah, "I Practiced Black Magic", and asks Is Your Receiver on the Hook? 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 decides to get a job as a sports mascot, in a multi-part story. Instead, he winds up becoming a sports hero and competing in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. Kitty goes dancing with a handsome athlete, but soon realizes that athletic prowess doesn't equal dancing prowess. A Sporting Chance; A Game Cat; The Hero; Kitty; 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. Robert Abernathy, Arthur Porges, Agatha Christie, Jacques Sternberg, Cleve Cartmill, Albert Bilder, Avram Davidson, Isaac Asimov, Julia Verlanger. Softcover digest, 6 1/4-in. x 7 1/2-in., 128 pages, black and white (text, no illustrations).

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Film in Review is a publication of the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures, Inc, an independent, non-profit organization of public citizens founded in 1909 to represent the interests of the motion picture public. This National Board further assists the development of the motion picture as a source of entertainment, as education, and as art, by providing media for the expression of the public's opinion about films and their cultural and social effects. 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. "Take Me Away"; Sally lives in the slums but dreams of a better life some day; She falls in love with Pete and perhaps their future will improve. "One Last Fling" text story. "So You've Got A Job!"; How to behave at work: dont be the "office gossip," the "office mooch," a chronic complainer, or a clock-watcher. "End Of a Dream!"; Chorus line dancer June meets soldier Bobby at a USO club and they fall in love; She doesnt tell him what she does for a living, and when he finds out he is shocked; She says it's tough to make a living on your own. "Take Me," art by Bob Powell; Nurse Mary loves doctor Tom but hes engaged to Alice; When Alice is killed in an auto accident, Mary consoles Tom and eventually they are married; On their honeymoon in Mexico, Mary thinks Tom is still thinking about Alice, but when a fever epidemic strikes the town they both pitch in. "For Better, For Worse" text story. "My Sister--My Rival!"; 18-year-old Peggy is tired of being treated like a child by her sister Lucille, who is only 14 years older than she; Peggy begins an affair with Frank, her sisters boyfriend; Frank continues to see both of them. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 6, Issue 10 - October, 1956. Men's interest magazine featuring Athletes, True Crime, Starlets, and Pin-ups. 4-in. x 6-in., 64 pages, B&W Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Ogden Whitney. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Ogden Whitney, Harry Lazarus, John Rosenberger and Pete Costanza. An anthology series featuring tales of fantasy and science fiction adventure from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A WWII soldier fleeing enemy forces on a remote island discovers the remains of an ancient, gigantic civilization; A mystery writer and war veteran finds his characters coming to life; Explorers in the Arctic hear the legend of the veelik, a half-man/half polar bear that may not be a legend after all. A Day in the Life of Tommy Trent!; The Black Cat; The Invisible Men!; Underneath the Island!; Out of the Unknown!: No. 3--- Secret of the Ice. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Indicia title is "THE CHALLENGE OF ZORRO, No. 732." Painted cover art. The Challenge Of Zorro, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Alberto Giolitti; A mysterious woman, who bears a striking resemblance to the King of Spain, comes to Don Diego, claiming to be the secret twin sister of the King; She convinces Don Diego, accompanied by Bernardo and chaperoned by Diego's fiancé Panchita, to sail with her to Spain, where the King is slowly dying; In Spain, Zorro must rescue the King from an intricate conspiracy to steal his throne. Promo for Francis the Famous Talking Mule Four Color #745. Descriptions of the four basic positions of fencing. Indicia title is "THE CHALLENGE OF ZORRO, No. 732. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Catalog featuring super trendy clothing for the fashion conscience socialite. Softcover Magazine, 8" x 10.5", 40 pages, B&W.

8 in. x 10.5 in. 66 pages. B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $0.25.

"Luke Barker, He Was Bad Clean Thru" (script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Davis), "To the Last Man" (script by Lee, art by Reed Crandall), "A Man With a Gun" (script by Lee, art by Matt Baker), and "Shooting Match!" (script by Lee, art by Doug Wildey). Al Williamson text illustration. Russ Heath cover. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 21, Issue 12 - October 1956. Men's magazine featuring articles on true crime, and politics. Cover by Tom Beecham. Four-page feature pictorial on Kim Novak. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

October 1956. Cover by Emsh. Stories: "The Stars My Destination" (Part 1 of 4) by Alfred Bester, "Jackpot" by Clifford D. Simak, "Man of Distinction" by Michael Shaara, "Problem" by Alan E. Nourse, "George All The Way" by Richard Wilson. Softcover Pulp Digest, 5-in. x 7-in.; 160 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Gene Autry in "Comanche Magic." Champion in "Challenge From the Sky." Back-up story, "Million Dollar Jackpot." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Dick Dillin and Chuck Cuidera. Written by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas and unknown. War front fury! Battlefield adventures! In this issue: "Trapped Under Fire," with pencils by Charles Nicholas, reprinted from issue #16; "Subterranean Ambush"; "Trumpet of Doom," reprinted from issue #1 (original title: "Trumpet of Death"); 1-page text story "Wildfire"; and "The Secret Red Guns"! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover art by Ernest Schroeder. Khaki Capers humor page by Vic Martin. Man on a Tower starring G.I. Joe, art by Ernest Schroeder; A "psycho" patient is threatening to jump off a water tower. Blue Monday starring G.I. Joe, art by Ernest Schroeder; Ready-Money and Otis are setting up a new car wash. Army Life humor page by Vic Martin. A Cup of Coffee starring G.I. Joe, art by Ernest Schroeder; The Sarge stops an escaped convict from killing a waitress. Good Skate starring Pvt. Dopey, art by Vic Martin. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

One of the supplemental titles for Girl Scouts, Leader focused on helping older Scouts in discovering leadership qualities, finding ways to help their community, and assisting younger Girl Scouts in troop activities.

Peter's hurt and angry eyes burned a dark question into her heart -- where did she really want to be? In Johnny's arms...or his? "Storm-Swept Heart" is the cover-featured 8 page story drawn by Arthur Peddy and Bernard Sachs. Plus: 6 page story "Once to Every Heart" drawn by Arthur Peddy and Bernard Sachs; 1 page Lili story "Old-Fashioned Girl"; 7 page story "Dearest Stranger" inked by Bernard Sachs; 1 page Peg filler "Ice Cream, Then Break-Up" drawn by Henry Boltinoff; 7 page story "Yesterday's Kisses"; 2 page text story "Marriage in Mexico." Cover price $0.10.

She must not look at him...or remember! She must think only of Paul...and their wedding tomorrow! "Love is Not a Dream" is the cover-featured 8 page story. Plus: 7 page story "Dream Home"; 6 page story "My Silent Love" pencilled by John Forte; 3 page A Woman to Remember story "Myra Colby Bradwell (1831-1894)" (woman pioneer in legal profession); 6 page story "Lost: One Heart" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page. Cover price $0.10.

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Final issue. Photo cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "The Secret I Couldn't Keep"; "Too Late for Promises"; "Behind His Proposal" reprinted from Complete Love Magazine Vol. 27 (1952) #5; and "No Man to Trust" reprinted from Glamorous Romances (1949) #65. "Glamorize Yourself: "What Makes a Girl Fascinating? Is It Proper?" text article reprinted from "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #5, #14, and #20, and from "For Personality Plus..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 34 (1954) #4. "The Way of Love" poem by J. A. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

1st printing. Story and art by Charles Schulz. A collection of comic strips featuring Charlie Brown and the whole Peanuts Gang, oh, and Snoopy is here too. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 120 pages, B&W.

Cover by Joe Maneely. Stories by Stan Lee and unknown. Art by Jack Keller, Jack Davis, Gene Colan and Doug Wildey. Follow Kid Colt Outlaw on the "Double-Cross Trail!" as he rides and fights again, in this tale by Stan Lee and Jack Keller. Also in this issue: "On the Trail of the Rustlers!" with art by Jack Davis; "Redskin" by Lee and Gene Colan; "The Gunslinger" by Lee and Davis; "Surrender or Perish" with art by Doug Wildey; and 2-page text story "Home Trail"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. "October, 1956!" Collects Blondie Comics (1947 McKay/Harvey/King/Charlton) #95, Casper the Friendly Ghost (1952 2nd Series Harvey) #49, Dagwood Comics (1950) #70, Dick Tracy Monthly (1948-1961) #104, Joe Palooka (1945 Harvey) #97, Little Audrey (1952 Harvey) #50, Little Max (1949) #43, Sad Sack (1949) #63 and Sad Sacks Funny Friends (1955) #6. 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.

Cover by Bill Draut. Stories and art by Marvin Stein, Ted Galindo, and Mort Meskin. Headline Comics changes format one more time, to wartime action. Reporter Duke Kennedy faces danger when he reports on municipal graft; Correspondent Ace Latten investigates sightings of flying saucers in the Canadian wilds; Photographer Flash Cameron investigates sabotage on the racing circuit. Flying Saucers; Fast Finish; Snap Decision; Pen and Ink; Closeups; Baby Face; Hide and Seek. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jack Kirby. Stories and art by Bill Draut and Bob Powell. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Ann finds love and friends at an exclusive private school, but feels she must hide her nouveau riche background from new beau Tony. Jeanie runs with a fast crowd in order to be near Biff. Troubled Nancy becomes a kleptomaniac, but Perry helps her realize she can deal with her problems another way. Plus a cover by comics legend Jack Kirby, the king of the romance comics at the time. Rage of Night; Ashamed to Love; Jane Learns-What Every Girl Should Know About Skin Care; Trapped by Design; Tempted!; Glamor; All the Answers! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Brief interviews with Natalie Wood, Anthony Perkins, Jack Lemmon, Cliff Robertson, Victoria Shaw, Nick Adams, and Sal Mineo. Short articles about Frank Sinatra (here called Francis Sinatra) and Burt Lancaster. One- and half-page photo features: Marlon Brando, Joan Collins, Tony Curtis, Anita Ekberg, Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, Rock Hudson, Sophia Loren, Jayne Mansfield, Marilyn Monroe, Roger Moore, Paul Newman, Kim Novak, Russ Tamblyn, and more. Photo cover featuirng Joan Collins, Natalie Wood, and Dana Winters. 8.5-in. x 10.75-in.; black and white; 72 pages; newsprint interiors with slick color covers. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Gene Colan and Joe Giella. Stories and art by Gene Colan, Gardner Fox, John Broome, Ray Burnley, Joe Giella and Ed Herron. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. US Army veteran Duane returns from eight years of war and walks right into an outlaw swindle, in one of three stories this issue illustrated by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Hoppy and Topper race across dangerous terrain to stop two bank robberies planned for the same time. Plus fun facts about Old West weather. And a vintage ad for legendary amusement park Palisades Park. The Hero of Comanche Ridge!; The Strange Inheritance of Twin Rivers!; Indian Weather!; Sheepman!; Hopalong Cassidy's Double Danger! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

UK Edition. black and white; 24 pages.

First Silver Age issue. Cover by Leonard Starr. Featuring: 6 page story "I Turned Back Time" drawn by Jim McArdle; 6 page story "The Balloon Creatures" drawn by Bernard Baily; 5 page story "The Unknown Sentinel" drawn by Mort Meskin and George Roussos; 6 page story "The Amazing Cholly the Chimp" drawn by Leonard Starr. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Oct 1956. Science fiction stories by Bryce Walton, Robert F. Young, Poul Anderson, Fox Holden, Charles Fontenay, Sol Boren, Tom Godwin, Lee Wallot, and Richard Bolton. Cover by Mel Hunter. 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; black and white; 120 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

October 1956 "Citadel of the Star Lords" by Edmond Hamilton, and "Trouble on Sun-Side" by S. M. Tenneshaw. 5-3/8 in. x 7-1/4 in; black and white with spot color; 128 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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"The Origin of the Clambake" article / 1 page (report information) Script: Red Thundercloud (of the Catawba Nation). "Indian Chief White Eagle: Land of the Smokes," art by John Daly; Nez Perce raiders attack using arrows made of a stone which is harder and sharper than any known to the Sioux; The Nez Perce call it obsidian; White Eagle journeys to the land of geysers to find some. "The Mighty Bow" text story. "Red Wing, Son of the Chief: Lost," art by John Daly; Bear Claw insists he knows the way home, but instead gets the group of youngsters lost. White Faun (a mere girl) shows them the way home. "Indian Fire-Kindling" article by Red Thundercloud (of the Catawba Nation). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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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Vol. 18 #2 - Oct. 1956. Children's magazine with activities, articles, puzzles and text stories. 6 3/4-in. x 10-in., 68 pages, B&W with full and single color illustrations. Cover price $0.25.

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Painted cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by Ham Fisher and Bob Powell. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. Joe Palooka takes on a protection racket to save his sidekick Little Max. Plus solo stories featuring Humphrey. Painted cover by Al Avison. The Protection Racket; Humphrey Wins in a Walk; Batter Up; A Wife for Humphrey. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Men's interest humor digest with cartoons, jokes and tasteful pin-up photography. 5" x 6.5", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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"Behind the Mask" (art by Paul Reinman), "The Forbidden Room!" (art by Dick Ayers), "I Lived Four Times," "At the Edge of Nowhere," "He Can't Resist!" (art by George Roussos), "The Executioner!" (art by Wally Wood), and a two-page text story, "Memory Mix." Bill Everett cover. 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Bill Everett. The Fog!, art by Paul Reinman. I Entered the Forbidden Land!, art by Herb Familton; a story featuring the legendary Tibetan land of Shangri-La, which first appeared in Lost Horizon by James Hilton. When the City Trembled, art by Reed Crandall. Stranger Than Fiction!, art by John Forte. Bird Talk text story, art by Marie Severin. Quarantine. Cyclops, art by Jack Davis; A WWII destroyer is torpedoed in the Mediterranean; one boatload of survivors, including Capt. Niles Ulysses Barret, come ashore on an island where they recapitulate the adventure of Odysseus and his crew with Polyphemus the Cyclops, as related in Book 9 of Homer's Odyssey. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.