Comic books February 1963

Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, essays, poetry, adult humor comics, and tasteful nude pin-up pictorials. 8.5" x 11", 72 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

Volume 1, Issue 5 - February, 1963. Men's magazine with nude pictorials and cartoons. 8.25" x 11", 72 pages, B&W with color centerfold. MATURE READERS Cover price $1.00.

Men's interest magazine focused on the counter-culture movement, with related news, articles, satire comics, and nude pictorials. 8" x 10.5", 80 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $1.00.

Volume 1, Issue 3 - February, 1963. Vintage men's interest magazine full of nude pin-up black and white photography, with full color centerfold. 8" x 11", 70 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $1.00.

Featuring: 8 page story "The Girl I Love" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 7 page story "Two Girls from Yesterday" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 7 page story "Don't Wake My Heart" written by Robert Kanigher and drawn by Art Peddy; 2 page To You...From Carol Andrews letters page; 8 page story "We Belong to Each Other." Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Cover price $0.12.

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Features in this issue include: part two of "Son of Kong"; an article about the Route 66 monster episode; a brief bio of Dwight Frye; a photo essay and synopsis of The Bride of Frankenstein; and more. The cover depicting Frankenstein and his Bride is a photo that has been retouched in color by Basil Gogos. Cover price $0.50.

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February, 1963. Science fiction and fantasy stories by Jack Sharkey, Neal Barrett Jr., John Jakes ("Witch of the Winds" part 1 starring Brak the Barbarian), Ursula K. LeGuin, and John J. Wooster. Three Virgil Finlay illustrations. Cover by Lloyd Birmingham. 5.5-in. x 7.75-in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Jack Kirby. Origin and first appearance of the Impossible Man in "The Impossible Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The police call the Fantastic four to help against a childish extra-terrestrial. A Visit with the Fantastic Four, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Willie Lumpkin (first appearance) brings to the Fantastic Four their huge mailbag; It makes them think about their youths and their origin. Cameos by Skrulls and Doctor Doom. Pin-up of Namor and his undersea headquarters, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

UK edition. Identical to US edition but has 9d cover price. Cover art by Jack Kirby. Origin and first appearance of the Impossible Man in "The Impossible Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The police call the Fantastic four to help against a childish extra-terrestrial. A Visit with the Fantastic Four, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Willie Lumpkin (first appearance) brings to the Fantastic Four their huge mailbag; It makes them think about their youths and their origin. Cameos by Skrulls and Doctor Doom. Pin-up of Namor and his undersea headquarters, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. 36 pgs.

Volume 16 - Number 2, February 1963. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. Articles and Stories include Thee's a ghost in Detroit, Mae West's Psychic Experiences, and Could the Ancients Soften Stone! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos). Cover price $0.40.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Bill Molno. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. Injured in his foxhole, a Marine thinks of a way he can still be of use to his company. Korea-era Marine Joe resists efforts at friendship from his tough CO, a WWII veteran. A lone Marine sets out to rescue a Marine pilot after his plane goes down in an Axis hotspot. Never Alone; We Fed on Hate; Bombas; The Tiger Hunt; Two of a Kind. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Jack Abel, Charles Nicholas, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Bill Molno, and Vince Alascia. Charlton's Fightin' military series focuses on US sailors and submarines in combat, mostly during World War II. A US sailor whose brother died in the Marines gets crosswise with his commanding officer after secret orders are leaked, in a story that opens with the sailor punching out the commander. A US attache confronts a foreign dictator over a base in "Cubano Bay," and a stolen secret code holds the answer. Tough guy "Chimp" Hawkins has a hard time fitting in to the military... until he learns about the Seabees. The Fighting Skipper; The Stolen Code; Survival; Bulldozer Sailor; Your Role in the Cold War. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Volume 14, Issue 2 - February, 1963. 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. This issue includes a Long 24-page article about Myrna Loy complete with her filmography, and heavily illustrated with black and white photos. Also includes movie reviews for classics such as "The Bad Sleep Well", "Days of Wine and Roses", "Five Miles to Midnight", "Thirty Years of Fun", and others. Plus movie reviews and letters. 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 70 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.75.

Cover by Luis Dominguez. Stories and art by Luis Dominguez, Dick Giordano, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio and Vince Colletta. Young lovers face the challenges of making romance work. Party girl Barbara learns a lesson after she lets wild Gil drive her straight to jail. A lost dog leads Cheryl to Paul, and romance. This story was reproduced with new dialogue in John Lustig's 2001 spoof of romance comics, Last Kiss. Eleanor swears to get even with Tess after she steals Dennis away, but her plans keep backfiring. No Road to Romance; A Girls Best Friend; Reckless Romance; Through Other Peoples Eyes; Your Role in the Cold War: What You Do In Your Spare Time. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Stories and art by Tom Hickey, Warren Kremer and Lee Elias. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes advice to readers and tales of love and heartbreak. This final issue reprints several stories from the previous run of this and other Harvey romance comics. Fran is torn between childhood sweetheart Bruce and handsome co-worker Ernie. A humorous guide to dating for women includes advice like "To catch her man, a gal must know the rules! Like any other hunter, she's got to know how to trap her quarry..." And many pages of filler from the previous 89 issues of First Love, representing ideas on dating and womanhood of the era, including dating tips, how to be a "good youngster," and beauty advice. Dinner Date Data!; Young Ideas from the Love Scrapbook; A Love For a Life; Is It Love?; Double in Hearts!; Grasp at a Straw; The Love That Wasn't Mine!; Choose Well, My Heart!; Cupid Scores High!; Tragic Awakening; For Hunters Only!; Time of Trial; Wrong Kind of Guy; Budget Beauty. Final issue of the series. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Man Who Mastered Absolute Zero!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Exposure to an unknown radiation causes Elongated Man to foil Flash's attempts to capture Captain Cold. The Threat of the Absent-Minded Professor!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Criminals threaten to kill Barry if Professor West doesn't help them fix their nuclear-ray projector. Compacs 4-pack ad. Ads for Giant Superman Annual and Giant Batman Annual. Amazing Speeds! fact page. Letters from super fans Jerry Bails and Thomas McGeehan. Ad for Showcase with Tommy Tomorrow, ad for Our Army at War. Circulation statement: 270,000 copies per month. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

No ads in book. Entire issue from cover to cover is comic stories and one and two-page strips. Back cover is pinup of front cover illustration. The Flintstones in "Seal of Disapproval," "Very Purse-Onal," "No Business in Show Business," and "One Fred Too Many." Issue also has Perry Gunnite (a parody of the Peter Gunn detective TV series) in "Steak Stake-Out" and a one-page text story "Beats, Bongos and Beards." No art/story credits given. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Volume 10, Issue 2 - February, 1963. Cover by Mort Kuntsler. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 84 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Jon D'Agostino. Stories and art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio and others. Archie-style teen comedy featuring Freddy and his gang of clean-cut yet trouble-prone pals. For these issues, the cover title changes temporarily to "Freddy the Hotrodder." Freddy freaks himself out when he goes home alone after watching a scary movie. Freddy and Stuff are sent to the modern art museum when their dads think they need some culture. Freddy and Stuff try to assemble Freddy's new hot-rod for the next drag race. Plus vintage ads for an "All Transistor Radio" ("Completely Portable") and a "Whi-Boomerang" ("Absolutely Harmless!"). Oh, Horrors; Gag Time!; A Bit of Culture; Stuff: A Good Scout; Captain Corey's Curiosity Corner; Freddy's Puzzle Page; Freddy's Color Page; Freddy's New Hot-Rod. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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# on cover is 12-285-304. "Fish and Foul Play" - Written by unknown. Art by unknown. Painted Cover. Underwater terror strikes when a sinister plot is discovered! Plus: untitled Boy of the Pacific story; 1-page text story "Mystery Music from the Deep"; and the 1-page text articles "Sharks," "A New Frontier for Divers" and "The Constant Search"! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Magazine of true stories of the American Frontier. Cover by Gene Shortridge. Features illustrations and photos of the old west. B&W text. Color cover. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 74 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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February 1963. Cover by Jack Gaughan. Stories: "Home From The Shore" by Gordon R. Dickson, "Think Blue, Count Two" by Cordwainer Smith, "Comic Inferno" by Brian W. Aldiss, "The Bad Life" by Jerome Bixby, "Day of Truce" by Clifford D. Simak, and "Pollony Undiverted" by Sydney Van Scyoc. Illustrations by Jack Gaughan, Ed Emshwiller (Emsh), R. D. Francis, John Giunta, and Virgil Finlay. Softcover Pulp Digest, 5-in. x 7-in.; 194 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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.

Vintage men's interest magazine that features short fiction stories, music reviews, adult humor comics, interviews, fashion, and nude pin-up photography. 8" x 11", 82 pages, mostly B&W with some color pages. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

Featuring: 8 page story "Flirting with Heartbreak"; 7 page story "Gamble for Love" inked by Bernard Sachs; 7 page story "So Well Remembered" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 2 page From Barbara Miles, with Love letters page; 8 page story "Love on Arrival" written by Robert Kanigher and drawn by Werner Roth & John Romita, Sr. Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by John Romita. I'll Never Be Yours!; Frank easily moves from one girl to another, but when he meets Julie and falls in love with her she is reluctant to get involved because of his reputation. Reunion!; Hal's widowed sister-in-law Carol comes home to join the rest of the family for Christmas, and Hal recalls how he and Carol were in love before she married his brother. Your Love Is False!; Ellen takes her boss's shy daughter Marcy under her wing, and tries to stop her from getting involved with Ellen's old boyfriend Rod, who treated her badly. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. Dream Wedding!; A woman goes to the wedding of her former boyfriend intending to stop the ceremony, and fantasizes about what will happen next. House ad for Falling in Love #57, art by John Romita. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Joe Gill, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. The Godzilla-ish sea monster from the 1961 B-movie becomes the star of this cult-classic Charlton monster comic that frequently featured work by future Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. Most people fear the gigantic monster Gorgo and his mother, but a Hollywood producer wants to make them movie stars, in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. In a backup story, a mysterious elevator transports a man to a subterranean paradise. Gorgo's Triumph!; Conquest By the Creatures; Underworld. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "February, 1963" Collects Sad Sack, Casper, Little Dot and twelve more Harvey titles, all from February, 1963. 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. These are extremely rare items. Hardcover (No Dust Jacket), 7-1/2" x 10", 548 pages, full color.

Casper and Nightmare Cover price $0.12.

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Talking magpies Heckle and Jeckle are known for their identical appearance, their distinctive chatter, and their mischievous schemes. When the "Howland Tunnel" cuts into their ferry business, Heckle and Jeckle decide to do something about it. Heckle and Jeckle enter a car contest with an ancient jalopy. The duo offers to show a fisherman where the big fish are, but he should know a fish story when he hears one. Keys of Knowledge; Fast Operators; Outdoor Strife; The Champion; Gaston Le Crayon: High Class Artist; Flat Footing; Gopher Broke: Income Taxi; Poor Sports Car. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Harvey Kurtzmans legendary follow-up to the original MAD launched the careers of many future stars of comics, comedy and publishing, including associate editor Terry Gilliam. This issue features an Arnold Roth strip about the space race, a fumetti starring indie filmmaker Henry Jaglom, and reprints of Milton Caniffs WWII comic strip Male Call. Sometimes listed as Vol. 2, #5. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Stories and art by Warren Kremer and others. Harvey's mischievous little devil is not as famous as their friendly ghost, but his design became a permanent part of pop culture. Hot Stuff's psychiatrist says he should throw a party and invite the Globblies, which are uncouth blob-like creatures. A sorcerer switches out Hot Stuff's trident for a fake and tries to start a fight between him and an ogre. Stumbo dreams that he is very small instead of very large, and he doesn't like it one bit. Plus a vintage ad for Sea Monkeys, and a Twinkies ad featuring Casper. The Globblies; Kooky Fork; Venice the Menace; Stumbo: Mighty Small. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Warren Kremer. Stories and art by Warren Kremer and Paul McCarthy. Harvey reprints the adventures of the mischievous little devil and his regular backup feature, Stumbo the Giant. Hot Stuff literally scares the stripes off a zebra, but he had no idea that could backfire. Hot Stuff celebrates his birthday (on Friday the 13th, naturally) by playing tricks on everyone he meets, until he meets someone trickier. Mother Goose transports Hot Stuff to Mother Goose Land after he says fairy tales aren't real. Stumbo the Giant is abducted by aliens who want cheap labor. Santaland; Try to be Good; Little Boy Blue; There Was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe; Rags Rabbit: Bean Stalk; Fun at the Zoo; Merry Christmas; Flicker, the Goldfish; The Ivory Tower; Stumbo the Giant: Feeling Mighty Bad; Happy Day; The Witchs Helper; Mother Goose Land; Stumbo: The Big Mistake. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Mort Meskin and George Roussos. Featuring: 7 page story "The House of No Return" drawn by Sid Greene; 8 page story "Judgement on Asteroid Minos" drawn by Mort Meskin and George Roussos; 9 page story "Vengeance of the Geyser God" drawn by George Roussos. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos. "Trial by Fire," pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos; Mark Merlin relates the story of his first case: how he solved the murder of his father, a stage magician. "Touchdown for Picasso!" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Stan is surprised to learn that his favorite football player also enjoys the fine arts. Ads for Superman, Batman and Robin, and Strange Sports Stories. One-page The Magic Genie story by Henry Boltinoff. "Time Bomb from 1500 A.D.", art by Paul Parker; Journalist Hal Breese discovers a buried weapon invented by Leonardo da Vinci, but it is stolen and he must find a way to keep it from being used against the world. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer comic book ad. One-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. Letter from fanzine publisher Ronn Foss. "The Wondrous Witch's Cauldron," art by Lee Elias; A witch's cauldron that brings its owner fame, fortune, and long life passes from owner to owner. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Sal Gentile, Dick Giordano, John Tartaglione, Vince Colletta and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. Pamela is crushed when it turns out Dick is a ladies' man who didn't take their relationship seriously. While running away to get married to Steve, Lorene gets the third degree from handsome bus driver Cliff. Newlywed Virginia wants to spend all her time with Ben, but her attentions are smothering him. Plus a PSA about how church attendance is anti-Communist, "Your Role in the Cold War." Just a Passing Fancy; Lest We Forget: George Washington; Destination, Love; A Reservoir of Romance; Selfish Love; God Is Never Out of Style. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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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Volume 25, Issue 4 - February 1963. Children's activity and story magazine. 66 Pages. PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. A Gym Dandy; Melody has been banned from physical fitness class because her physique drives the boys crazy, but the wealthy Alex Cabot III takes Josie and Pepper to work out at the private gymnasium in his mansion. Neat Workers; Josie and Pepper try to get the boys to participate in the nationwide physical fitness program, starting by getting Albert and Sock to clean out Josie's dad's garage. Muscle Hustle starring Josie. Track Down starring Josie. Scripts by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. In the final panel, the shortest of the boys running after Melody is a caricature of Dan DeCarlo. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Samm Schwartz. Servant Problem, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; After losing a bet to Reggie, Jughead becomes his servant for a day. Field Day, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead is turned down for the track team and winds up taking care of the equipment for its star pole-vaulter, Reggie. Strictly Poetic, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead tries to get Big Ethel off his back by insulting her favorite poet, Percy Bysshe Shelly. Barber's Itch, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Everyone and everything seems to be conspiring to force Jughead to get a haircut against his will. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Dick Giordano. Night For Forgiveness; Julia was engaged twice in the city, but both relationships had ended badly; She decides to go home to the small farming town where she was raised. Darling, Come Back. The Light In Our Eyes; Mitzi's father objects to her seeing Ray Brennan; They secretly get married, but Mitzi continues to live with her parents while Ray completes his internship. Genuine Genius text story. Scar On My Heart; Linda's fiance, Dave, leaves for this army training. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Triumph of the Tornado Tyrant!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; The Tornado Tyrant's arrogance over his first defeat of the JLA backfires on him when the JLA changes tactics. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.