Comic books January 1957

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. Kitty dreams of being showered with jewels, but Felix can only afford water. Felix faces a polar bear, a shark, and flying-saucer aliens, in the latest chapter of the "Tee Vee Serial." Inky and Dinky turn the tables on a bully. Felix the Cat; Kitty; 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. Damon Knight, C. S. Lewis, Mack Reynolds, Leslie Bigelow, Michel Carrouges, Alan Nelson, Robert Abernathy, Théodore R. Cogswell, Jean Ray. Softcover digest, 6 1/4-in. x 7 1/2-in., 128 pages, black and white (text, no illustrations).

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., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Stories and art by Lee Elias and Bob Powell. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes advice to readers and tales of love and heartbreak. Joan falls for Pedro, her handsome dance instructor, and takes him up on his offer for a round-the-world tour - but fails to heed her mother's warning that he's no good for her. Best friends face conflict when one of them meets a handsome new boy. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 7, Issue 1 - January, 1957. 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.

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Vintage 50's era men's interest magazine featuring pin-ups of beautiful women in bikinis and lingerie. 8" x 10", 70 pages, B&W/Some Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Pete Costanza, Emil Gershwin and Harry Lazarus. An anthology series featuring tales of fantasy and science fiction adventure from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A man comes to a disturbing discovery after years of feeling like he was different from everyone else; A ghost-pirate returns for his treasure when modern-day construction disturbs its hiding place; A fallen meteorite turns out to be a tiny planet – and its populated. Cover by Superman and Lois Lane artist Kurt Schaffenberger. The Man Without Feelings!; The Old Forrester Manor; The Hydrogen Breathers!; The House on Cullen's Peak; The Tiny World! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Charles Schulz, Ernest G. Osborne, and Leonard Sansone. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz, her boyfriend Phil Fumble, and her precocious niece Nancy. Fritzi dreams that she's inherited a million dollars. Phil gets tired of hearing about the scandal-ridden lives of his favorite movie stars. Phil is flummoxed by Fritzi's initiation ritual for her new club. Fritzi is put off by the new fashion of women wearing pants instead of skirts. Plus early Peanuts strips by Charles Schulz, and the Dennis the Menace-like Willie. The Family Scrapbook; Fritzi Ritz; Willie; Peanuts; Nancy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Jan 1957. Humor Digest featuring jokes and cartoons. Joan Collins interior photo cover. Cartoons by Frank Beaven, Bob Tupper, George Troop, Glenn R. Bernhardt, and others. Softcover Digest, saddle-stitched, 5 1/4-in. x 7-in., 100 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 22, Issue 3 - January 1957. Cover by Tom Beecham. Men's adventure magazine featuring articles and fiction. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.35.

Stories and art by Dick Giordano and Art Helfant The legendary Gabby Hayes, the most famous of all Western movie sidekicks, takes the starring role for adventure and misadventure. Gabby's famously smart horse Corker gets a job in the circus, making Gabby wonder if he'll ever see his faithful horse again. Gabby fool-heartedly goes after the Night Riders, masked gunmen who wear black and strike only after dark. But one of the Riders is secretly the town baker, who plots to get rid of Gabby with poisoned pies. Only he didn't reckon on Aunt Hester's jealousy. Favorite line this issue: "Look, there's Gabby Hayes twice! Call the sheriff! Or the doctor! I'm seein' double!" Wagon Wheels; Double Identity!; Corker in the Circus; Colonel Ulysses; Gabby Hayes Battles the Night Riders; The Oldster!; Whitey Whiskers; Sagebrush. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

January 1957. Cover by Emsh. Stories: "Moral Equivalent" by Kris Neville, "Butterfly 9" by Donald Keith, "All Jackson's Children" by Daniel F. Galouye, "The Haunted Corpse" by Frederik Pohl, "The Stars My Destination" (Part 4 of 4) by Alfred Bester. Softcover Pulp Digest, 5-in. x 7-in.; 144 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by John Prentice. The Policeman without a Badge, art by Howard Purcell. The Rogue Magician, art by Bob Brown. The Captive Bodyguard, art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Headquarters Make-Up Master, art by John Prentice. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Initially titled "Jem" until some time in the late 50's-early 60s. Men's interest magazine with fiction, articles and pictorials. 8-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, B&W with color on some pictorial pages. Mature readers. Cover price $1.25.

Initially titled "Jem" until some time in the late 50's-early 60s. Men's interest magazine with fiction, articles and pictorials. 8-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, B&W with color on some pictorial pages. Mature readers. Cover price $1.25.

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Cover by Jerry Grandenetti. Written by Robert Kanigher, Bill Finger and John Reed. Art by Joe Kubert, Jerry Grandenetti, Ross Andru, Russ Heath and Mike Esposito. War front fury! Battlefield adventures! In this issue: "The Eagle and the Wolves!" by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert; "An Inch of Sand!" by Kanigher and Jerry Grandenetti; "I've Been Here Before!" by Bill Finger, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito; "The Brave Tank" by John Reed and Russ Heath; and 2-page article "Whaleboats Go to War." (Note: First DC Comics issue; #1-43 published by Quality Comics Group.) 36 Pages, Full Color. 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.

At last, the happiest day of her life was here. How could such happiness bring..."Tears for My Wedding," the cover-featured 8 page story pencilled by Mike Sekowsky and Tony Abruzzo. Plus: 7 page story "This was My Love" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 7 page story "One Date with Heartbreak" written by Robert Kanigher?; 2 page text story "Penalty for Love"; 7 page story "Lost in a Dream" drawn by Bill Draut; 1 page Carol reprint story "Tennis and Love." Cover pencils by Tony Abruzzo. Cover price $0.10.

Digest-sized, 5.5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W Cover price $0.35.

Vintage supermarket tabloid magazine full of high profile true crime stories of the FBI and the CIA, some with testimonials from those involved in, or close to the cases themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 66 pages, B&W. Recommended for ages 16+. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Al Avison. To Find My Love, art by Bill Draut; Jeff and Laurie had a very emotional relationship, but while she worked hard studying art, Jeff played. One More Time, art by John Prentice; May was beautiful, and worried that all the men in her life loved her for that physical attribute alone; But, then she met Ted, the only man who did not spend every night extolling her beauty. House ad for Harvey's upcoming line of romance comics including: First Love #71, Love Problems and Advice Illustrated #45 (which was never published), Hi-School Romance #58, First Romance #43 and True Bride-To-Be Romances #21. Burning Memory, art by Ray Bailey; Holly Talbert had kept the secret that her mother was a thief and in prison to herself for years. Search for Love, art by Bob Powell; Pamela had hoped to go to college and escape her dreary summer job working in the office of the coal mine. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Gene Colan and Joe Giella. Stories and art by Gene Colan, Gardner Fox, John Broome, Henry Boltinoff, and Joe Giella. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Town loafer Hank returns from the California Gold Rush a millionaire, with outlaws in hot pursuit, in one of three stories this issue illustrated by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Trapped in a mine by stagecoach robbers, Hoppy devises a way to keep them from escaping, in a story by legendary comics scribe Gardner Fox. Plus fun facts from Old West history. The Secret of the Golden Caravan!; Theft of the Treasure Horses!; Sagebrush Sam; Strange Indian Beliefs; Secrets of the Old West; Hopalong Cassidy's Amazing Challenge! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

UK Edition. black and white; 24 pages.

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Cover by Bill Ely. Featuring: 6 page story "The Magic Spectacles" drawn by Ruben Moreira; 6 page story "The Phantom on Wheels!" drawn by John Prentice; 6 page story "The Haunted Melody" drawn by Bill Ely; 6 page story "The Glitter of Doom" drawn by Ruben Moreira. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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"The Witch's Candles," "The Brain Thief," "Mars Calling," and "The Mask of Fear" (art by Ruben Moreira). Moreira cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover features Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. The comedic misadventures of Lucy and Ricky Ricardo, based on the beloved TV sitcom that set the standard for all to follow. Ricky is skeptical of Lucy's new exercise fad. But when she and Ethel decide to ride a tandem bicycle around town, things really get out of hand. Lucy wants to win a gardening contest by growing a window garden in the humid basement of the apartment house. Plus a sort of photo narrative - not exactly a comic - using stills from the TV series. And an unusual vintage ad from Ideal Toy Co. and Monsanto, announcing toys made of a revolutionary new material called "plastic." A Bicycle Built for Two; Grow It Yourself; Cyrus Shy: Bum's Rush; The Allowance; Double or Nothing. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 4, No. 1 - January , 1957. 5.5" x 7.5", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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"The Sealed Cave." Red Wing back-up story, "The Eagle Feathers." Painted cover. 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. 19 #3 - Jan. 1957. Children's magazine featuring text stories, activities and articles. 6 3/4-in. x 10-in., 68 pages, B&W with full and single color illustrations. Cover price $0.35.

Issue #1. January, 1957. Men's interest magazine full of humorous stories and cartoons, as well as tasteful female photographs. Softcover, 8" x 10.5", 50 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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Volume 1 Issue 2, January 1957. Published by Joe Weider, Mr. Olympia Founder. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., Text, (with B&W and Color Photos) MATURE READERS Cover price $0.50.

Vol. 11, No. 5 - January, 1957. 7" x 9.75", 16 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Rocke Mastroserio, and Dick Giordano. Western adventure with frontier legend Jim Bowie, of the famous knife. A teenage Jim Bowie gets his first taste of danger among the gamblers of the lower Mississippi. Fancy-dressed troublemaker Evarts is quick on the draw, but is he friend or foe to Jim Bowie? When a rancher drives away the buffalo that Big Otter's tribe needs to survive, Jim tries to find a solution. Young Jim and the Card Sharks; Dangerous Enemy; Road Agents; The Famine of the White Wolf; Sunset; Wave of the Future; Calamity Jane, Queen of the Old West. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bill Everett. "Farley's Other Face," script by Carl Wessler, art by John Forte; A man steals a thousand dollars from a recluse that he had pretended to befriend, then pays to have his looks altered and fingerprints removed to avoid trouble with the police. "Life Sentence," script by Carl Wessler, art by Robert Q. Sale; A man gives a prisoner time-traveling pills in exchange for the knowledge of where the bank roll is hidden because he knows the past can't be changed. "The Curse of Ojiir," art by Pete Morisi; When two jewel thieves attempt to steal a cursed diamond they find themselves aged prematurely. "He Saw the Future" text story. "Humans...Keep Out!," pencils by George Roussos, inks by John Giunta; Scientists are driven off the moon by lifeforms that they themselves engineered to live without oxygen so as to colonize the moon. "The Savages," art by Angelo Torres; This story postulates that the first humans were actually Martians whose spaceship developed engine trouble. "The Disappearing Man," script by Carl Wessler, art by Gray Morrow; A fight manager has his wife stolen from him when he signs up a Venusian who can disappear in the ring at will. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Bill Everett. Stories by Carl Wessler and unknown. Art by Bob Powell, Reed Crandall, John Forte, Ed Winiarski, Robert Q. Sale, Tony DiPreta and Don Heck. In this issue: "Lost...One World" with art by Bob Powell - A man creates a time machine that sends him back in time, but not quite the way he had intended; "The Invisible Thieves!" by Carl Wessler and Reed Crandall; "The Victim" by Carl Wessler and John Forte; "A Voice from Nowhere!" with art by Ed Winiarski; "When We Awake" with art by Robert Q. Sale; "When the Eggs Hatch" with art by Tony DiPreta - A man finds a note in a jar that been left in a cave describing alien eggs that had landed on Earth inside of meteors...he goes off to alert authorities to search inside of caves for the eggs; and 2-page text story "The Dry Earth" with illo by Don Heck, reprinted from Marvel Tales (1949-1957 Marvel/Atlas) #139 (original title: "Weather Man") - The weather reporter at a newspaper realizes that the weather is being manipulated somehow in an effort to destroy Earth's crops and helps the government stop the attack. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.