Comic books October 1962

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Cover pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos. "The Secret of the Spectral Crimes," script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos; Mark and Elsa try to solve the mystery of three crimes seemingly committed by ghosts from the past. Half-page Moolah the Mystic story by Henry Boltinoff. Superman ad. "Prisoner of the Sub-Microscopic World!", art by Lee Elias; Roger Manfried is exposed to a mysterious gas that causes him to shrink into a microscopic world, where he helps the people there to fight a giant monster. "Buzzy's Rules of Water Safety!" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer; Wolfie learns a lesson about playing pranks while swimming. Brief biography of artist Lee Elias. "The Tiger-Man of the Desert," art by Howard Purcell; Harry Judson travels to the distant city of Majpol to find his missing cousin and is changed into a tiger-man by a magic amulet. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. A girl starts dating the wrong kind of boy at the Victory Dance, and heartbreak is inevitable. Cynthy thinks she's found her match in wealthy yachter Vance, but then she learns he paid his rival Tom to stay away from her. Beautiful redheaded Betty can't wait to get out of her dead-end mining town, but even as a successful model in the city, she can't help thinking about Allan. Reunion; Men Meditate; High Price of Love; I Denied My Love! 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.

Volume 24, Issue 12 - October 1962. Children's activity and story magazine. This issues features a Beany and Cecil in a new TV Adventure! 66 Pages. PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Samm Schwartz. "The Squealer," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead lures Reggie into a prolonged chase by appealing to his curiosity. "Strange Change," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead begins acting strangely around Archie's cousin Ed. "Revenge," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Reggie plots revenge against Jughead for a prank Jughead pulled on him. The World of Jughead ad. "High and Wide" one-page Li'l Jinx story, script and art by Joe Edwards. Archie Club News. "Winner Lose," art by Samm Schwartz; Reggie blackmails Archie into giving up Veronica for a month and it's up to Jughead to save the day. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Painted cover by Vic Prezio. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Cover number is 12-384-303. A historical curiosity, a comic about Vietnam published so early in the war that it still used conventional war stories, before America realized that Vietnam was a very different war. Captain Duke Larson is a military "observer," but he seems to find a fight no matter where he goes. A squadron is sent to investigate radio silence from a ranger outpost. Soldiers set a trap for the Viet Cong leader known as The Cobra by faking an arms shipment. Plus a look at Vietnamese customs. Viet Nam Battle Facts; Day of Reckoning; A Walk in the Sun; Silence at Station 7; Viet Nam Death-Date; Customs of Viet Nam; The Enemy in Viet Nam. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Edited by Biljo White. Cover by Biljo White. Ghost Rider comic review by Tom Fagan, Son of Satan comic strip by Biljo White, The Blade comic strip by Ron Foss and Richard Greene, and more. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., loose pages bound with staples, B&W, 24 pages. Cover price $0.30.

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Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Sam Grainger and Don Segall. Primitive warrior Kona tries to protect the Dodd family from the dinosaurs and gigantic creatures that populate Monster Isle. Kona and the Dodd family struggle to survive after the wall between Monster Isle and Cave of Mutations collapses. But soon they must escape the destruction of the island! After surviving a plane crash, Forbes is adopted by a family of apelike beings, and renamed Anak. Plus science facts about glaciers and the Ice Age. Nice saber-toothed cat painted cover, possibly by Vic Prezio. The Ice Age; Kona; Tunnels; Anak; Valley Glaciers; Is All the World One Big Rock? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

First Gold Key issue. Price reverts back to 12 cents. Lassie and Timmy [as portrayed by Jon Provost] photo cover. Article about Nigeria with five black and white illustrations. Flames of Decision, script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Bob Fujitani; Nigerian Henry Kano is extensively burned protecting Timmy from a forest fire. Po Yin Rebels, script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Bob Fujitani; Fourteen-year-old Burmese boy Po Yin runs away with his elephant calf Kyan Zit after his aunt sells the animal to the Thakin; In the jungle, Kyan Zit saves the boy from a hungry panther. A Splendid Breed text story. Tornado, script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Bob Fujitani; When the Martins visit an African village to assess the native farming methods, they are viewed with suspicion that only deepens when a native woman is injured in a tornado. Lassie pinup. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Bob White. "The Protector," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica gets a huge spotted dog, imaginatively named "Spots," to protect her from unwanted advances by boys. "It's Greek To Me," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie wants to drop French because he claims he doesn't have an aptitude for languages, but his knowledge of automobile jargon proves otherwise. "Fly Girl's Mask," script by Robert Bernstein, art by John Giunta; Fly vs. Erick Kreck. "Hop-A-Long Harry" starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. "Museum Peace," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Archie and Reggie fight over who's going to take Veronica to the museum. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Men's humor digest filled with jokes, gags, cartoons, and tasteful pin-up photography. 5" x 6.5", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

12-423-210 on cover. Cover price $0.12.

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8.5" x 11", 52 pages, B&W Cover price $0.10.

October 19, 1962. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. 10.5-in. x 14-in., 146 pages, color and B&W Cover price $0.20.

October 26, 1962. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. 10.5-in. x 14-in., 116 pages, color and B&W Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by Jon D'Agostino. Stories and art by Jon D'Agostino, Maurice Whitman and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Ollie Orwell is as much trouble as his better-known counterpart, Dennis the Menace. A tour of a Naval warship leads to Ollie creating a mass panic over "enemy U-boats." Marvin the Matador has a career crisis when the latest bull he's fighting can talk. Plus a cautionary tale about drifting into juvenile delinquency, in the Cold War public service announcement What You Do in Your Spare Time. ("The time is past when our nation could afford street-corner loafers!") And a comics biography of American frontiersman Daniel Boone. Ship Wrecker; Your Role in the Cold War; The Big Exception; Marvin the Matador!; American Pioneer. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Oct. 6, 1962. 9" x 12". 28 pages. Black and white.

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Oct. 13, 1962. 9" x 12". 24 pages. Black and white.

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Oct. 20, 1962. 9" x 12". 24 pages. Black and white.

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Oct. 27, 1962. 9" x 12". 28 pages. Black and white.

Cover by Warren Kremer. One of the mainstays of Harvey's long-running kids' comics, Little Dot also features Richie Rich and Little Lotta. Little Dot meets her latest wacky relative, Uncle Rush, who's always in a hurry, and tries to help him calm down. Plus financial advice from Richie Rich, and food advice from Little Lotta. The Magic Pen; Uncle Rush Relaxes; Little Lotta: Photo Fun; Little Lottas Food Fun: The Soda Jerk; Richie Richs Dollar Sense: Selling Tips; Richie Rich: The Fixer. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Number/month on cover: 30001-210, October. Giant size issue. Cover art by John Stanley. Bon Voyage; Lulu and Alvin unexpectedly find Fifi on the ship going to Paris. The Plot Thickens; All the other kids are on the ship as well. Fifi's Dilemma; The kids all want Fifi to keep their presence on the ship a secret. Fancy Meeting You Here!; The kids finally discover all the others. Dear Diary text story. Train of Events; Tubby wants to explore the train he and Lulu and Alvin are on. Good Man To Know; Alvin is the only one who is able to hail a taxi in Paris. Seat-Sighing Trip; Tubby complains that breakfast in Paris is too small for his appetite. Perfume Expedition; Lulu and Annie put on too much perfume during a shopping trip. The Explorer; Tubby is lost inside Notre Dame Cathedral. The Hunch Girl of Notre Dame; Lulu tells Alvin about the little girl who rang the bells at Notre Dame. The Modest Model; Tubby accidentally walks off with a street artists portrait. All scripts by John Stanley, art by Irving Tripp. Back cover is pinup of front cover illustration. 84 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Kelly Freas. Parody of Polaroid camera print ads, art by Lester Krauss. "Dr. Killjoy," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the television series Dr. Kildare, a handsome but incompetent doctor and his crusty but equally incompetent supervisor make a mess in a large metropolitan hospital. "Future TV Medical Shows," script by Stan Hart, art by Jack Rickard. "Labor Day Cards From Management to Labor," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge; Examples of greeting cards aimed at various professions that emphasize the superiority of management. "Waterskiing," script and art by Don Martin; A water-skier attempts to avoid a retractable bridge. "If Corporations Ran Their Own Summer Camps," script by Larry Siegel, art by Bob Clarke; A summer camp designed to indoctrinate children to the corporate way of thinking. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "When Newspaper Editors Go on Vacation," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Joe Orlando; Example of a newspaper put together by fill-in editors. "If They Had Summer Replacements in Every Day Life," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge; How various professions would fare if unqualified replacements performed them. "At the Movies," script and art by Don Martin. "TV Ads We'd Like to See," script by Earle Doud, art by Wally Wood; Cynical parodies of commercials for Allstate Insurance, Anacin, Dash detergent, Imperial margarine and Raleigh cigarettes. "The Rock 'N' Roll Senior Citizens' Problem," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; How ex-rock and roll singers will cope after rock and roll dies out. "Eating Out," script and art by Dave Berg. "Spy Vs. Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "The Mad Celebrity Primer," script by Larry Siegel, art by Wally Wood; Examples of various film and television celebrities, written in the form of a children's reading primer. Parody of Sanka print ads, art by Lester Krauss. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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October 1962. Cover by Ed Emsh. Fantasy and science fiction stories: "A Kind of Artistry" by Brian W. Aldiss, "There Was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe" by Robert F. Young, "24 Hours in a Princess's Life, With Frogs" by Don White, "Inquest in Kansas" by Hyacinthe Hill, "Measure My Love" by Mildred Clingerman, "Science: Slow Burn" by Isaac Asimov, Monthly essay "Books" by Avram Davidson, "The Unfortunate Mr. Morky" by Vance Aandahl, "Ferdinand Feghoot: LV" by Grendel Briarton, "The Journey of Joenes" (Part 1 of 2) by Robert Sheckley. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 130 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.40.

Men's interest magazine focusing on true crime and war stories. 8 1/2-i. x 11-in., 76 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $0.35.

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Volume 7, Issue 5 - October, 1962. Cover by Basil Gogos. Men's interest magazine featuring articles, stories, and pictorials. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 98 pages B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 10, Issue 10 - October, 1962. Cover painted by Mel Crair. Men's interest magazine focusing on adventure, hunting, and true crime articles, war stories and photos. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 98 pages. B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Vol. 1, No. 3. October 1962. Men's adventure magazine with articles, fiction, humor, and pin-up pictorials. 8.25" x 10.75", 66 pages, B&W. MATURE. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $14.00 View scan 2 1/2" cumulative spine split. Cover detached. First wrap detached at one staple. Water damage. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by TheInnerGeek

Written by unknown. Art and Cover by Bob Oksner. Featuring: The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis tale (untitled; complete in three parts). Plus: Young World half-pager; Inside Hollywood text piece; and 1-page public service announcement "Buzzy's Rules of Water Safety!" by Jack Schiff and Win Mortimer. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Vol. 58, No. 413 - October, 1962. 5.25" x 7.5", 154 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.30.

Vol. 11 #10 - The Adventure and Entertainment Magazine. Men's magazine featuring articles on hunting, fitness, politics, true crime, and buxom beauties. Interior art by James Bama, Gil Cohen, Bob Schultz, Harry Schaare, In this issue: Congressional Medal of Honor Winner Henry "Baron" Elrod - Never-Say-Die Marine Avenger of Wake Island; Exclusive Account - My 11 Months Among Russia's Free-Loving, Wild-Living Beat Gangs; How Our Tough, Ready-to-Roll Seventh Army Keeps Russia in Her Place; and The 43 Combat Kills of Capt. Albert Ball - Deadliest of All Allied Air Aces. Plus Suspense Booklength: The Wild Seductress - a bedroom-eyed mantrap of a blonde, she set up Police Lt. Wheeler for the dirtiest sucker play in the book. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Tony Strobl. Stories and art by Don Christensen, Kay Wright, Tony Strobl, John Liggera, and Paul Murry. Number on cover is #01-518-210. A one-shot featuring Mickey telling stories of his adventures, as seen in his photo albums. While Mickey is working at the opera, a jewel thief lets Pluto loose backstage, as a distraction for his caper. Mickey and Goofy contend with Pete in the swamps with the help of jet-powered boats. Mickey and Goofy must deliver a piano, and that quickly becomes a comedy of errors. Fair Share; Comic Opera; Popcorn Bailed; The Jetboat Job; The Piano Blues; The Late Late Show; The Squeeze Play; Artistic Type; The Sure Cure; No Dumbbell. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.