Comic books January 1966

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Issue #45 - Jan. 1966. Edited by Ray Palmer. Articles about visitations from other worlds and American efforts at space travel. 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/4-in. 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger, credited as Pete Costanza. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes, credited as Zev Zimmer, Ace Aquila and Greg Olivetti. Art by Pete Costanza, Chic Stone and Edd Ashe. An anthology series featuring tales of fantasy and science fiction adventure from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. Magicman meets his greatest nemesis, the evil sorceress Dragonia, and travels back in time to discover a cache of gold lost during World War I; An interplanetary war in a distant galaxy eventually spells doom for Earth; The spirits of the Unknown help a teenage hood by showing him how badly his life will turn out unless he reforms. Cover by Superman and Lois Lane artist Kurt Schaffenberger, working under an assumed name at the request of DCs editor. Magicman Meets Dragonia!; Whatever Did Happen to the Earth?; Spirits Can Be Good Joes! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Volume 14 - Issue 1, January, 1966. Men's magazine featuring pinups of women. 8 in. x 10.5 in. 74 pages. B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $0.50.

Bill Ward and Dave Berg Art. Adult Jokes and cartoons. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 48 pages B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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.

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 $0.60.

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Cover by Russ Heath. Written by Robert Kanigher and Hank Chapman. Art by Russ Heath and Jack Abel. Here is the explosive tale behind two heroes who felt they received medals for the wrong action! Teaming fighter pilot Johnny Cloud and Jeb Stuart, commander of the Haunted Tank! Don't miss..."Medal for Mayhem!" by Robert Kanigher and Russ Heath. Starring the Haunted Tank, Jeb Stuart, Arch Asher, Rick Rawlins, Slim Stryker, General J.E.B. Stuart (ghost), Johnny Cloud and Sgt Rock. Plus: "Deep-Freeze Frogs!" by Hank Chapman and Jack Abel. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Featuring: 7 page story "Too Good to be True" drawn by Frank Giacoia and Bernard Sachs; 8 page story "Heartbeat of Jealousy" drawn by John Romita, Sr. and Bernard Sachs; 1 page From Barbara Miles, with Love letters page; 14 page April O'Day story "Shortcut to Heartbreak" (with cameos by Paul Newman, Tony Curtis, Hayley Mills, Robert Mitchum, Cary Grant and Debbie Reynolds) pencilled by Tony Abruzzo. Cover pencils by Tony Abruzzo. Cover price $0.12.

Nothing can make a girl feel so low as a fellow who will..."Kiss and Tell," the cover-featured 10 page story pencilled by John Romita, Sr. Plus: Can a girl find love in the ashes of someone else's broken dreams? "Heartbreak Follows Me" is the 8 page story drawn by Tony Abruzzo and Bernard Sachs. Also: The searing memory of a past romance threatens to destroy her present one. "Phantom Love" is the 12 page story pencilled by Gene Colan. And: 1 page Julia Roberts, Romance Counselor letters page. Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Cover price $0.12.

1st printing. By Brandon Keith. The Green Hornet and faithful Kato spring into action in this authorized adventure based on the popular television series. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 212 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustartions).

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Other Side of the World!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene; Continues the storyline in which Zantanna is trying to locate her father, Zatara. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Joe Gill, Bill Fraccio and Vince Colletta. Gunsmith Clay Boone creates a masked identity to deal justice in the Old West, the Gunmaster, aided by teen sidekick Bullet the Gun Boy. The Gunmaster is targeted by Cane, whose legendary hypnotic gaze paralyzes his opponents long enough for him to get the draw on them - but will it work on GM? When the Kiowa and Apache declare war on white settlements, Gunmaster and Bullet learn a white man has appointed himself war-chief of the Kiowa. Plus the story of the Mayan culture. Death Wears Black to Boot Hill; His Own Double; White War-Chief; The Indian Kings. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Gabby Gob issue. Cover art by Fred Rhoads. "Speedy"; Gabby dog-paddles real fast. "Spoiled Rotten"; Gabby puts on weight while in the holding cell. "Small Errand"; Gabby goes to get supplies. "Cracking Up"; Gabby caddies for the Captains golf course on the deck of an aircraft carrier. "Wild Party" text story starring Gabby Gob. "Togetherness"; Gabby gets stranded on an island with the captain. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Shrike Strikes at Night!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The Hawks battle the Shrike, a flying villain whose wings can generate lightning or wind; When defeated, he confesses that he does not know how he gained his powers, so they figure out that he is from the planet Moronon and return him there, where they are attacked by the forces of the evil ruler, who knows that the Shrike is the rightful monarch. Letter from Mike Friedrich. House ad for G.I. Combat (DC, 1957 series) #115, art by Joe Kubert. House ad for Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen (DC, 1954 series) #89, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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 pencils by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by John Romita, Sr., Don Heck and unknown. Did she have the courage to marry someone not of her own kind? Read..."Meant for Each Other"! Plus: Did he date her only because she was easy to kiss? Find out in..."Two-Sided Heart"! Also: She was never trusted alone with a boy! No wonder she cried..."I Can't Fall in Love"! And: 1-page text filler "A Mirage/(Untitled)" by Nilda I. Santiago and Nance E. Kelley. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger. Call Me Schlemiehl!, script by Richard Hughes (as Shane O'Shea), art by Ogden Whitney; Herbie meets Pud Bimbo, Dad's old roommate at Peepwhistle Prep, who reveals that Herbie's father was once a little fat nothing like Herbie. Dad challenges Pud, and the two compete at athletics (Dad, with Herbie's help). Herbie Goes Nap-Happy!, script by Richard Hughes (as Shane O'Shea), art by Ogden Whitney; Herbie, a mortal, is not supposed to be getting magical lollipops from the Unknown; To get rid of him, Herbie is slipped a time lollipop that does not require a grandfather clock, but unknown to him, is a one-way time lollipop; When Herbie goes back in time to Napoleon, it takes some ingenuity and patience to get back. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Published in 96 weekly parts. Saddle-Stitched, 28 pages, PC/PB&W.

Published in 96 weekly parts. Saddle-Stitched, 28 pages, PC/PB&W.

Published in 96 weekly parts. Saddle-Stitched, 28 pages, PC/PB&W.

Published in 96 weekly parts. Saddle-Stitched, 28 pages, PC/PB&W.

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Published in 96 weekly parts. Saddle-Stitched, 28 pages, PC/PB&W.

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Cover art by Jim Mooney. "The Magic Card!" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily; A group of kids discover the library. Untitled Dial H for Hero story, script by Dave Wood, art by Jim Mooney; Teen genius Robby Reed discovers a mysterious dial that can transform him into different super-heroes when he dials the letters "H-E-R-O"; He uses his newfound powers to battle the Thunderbolt Gang, but their leader, Mr. Thunder, escapes. Ads for Superman and Batman and Robin. "Look What Happened to J'onn J'onzz!" starring J'onn J'onzz Manhunter from Mars, script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa; The prophecy of the Book of Diabolu foretells that if the Manhunter touches the latest monster to appear from the Idol-Head, he will disappear. Ad for The Spectre. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

1st printing. By Arthur Shulman and Roger Youman. A look at the history of television, with all its triumphs and all its disasters. Includes 1,435 photos and a complete index. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 448 pages, B&W.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Don Perlin, Jon D'Agostino and Bill Fraccio. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. Luci didn't know Peter very well before she married him, and his go-go partying lifestyle isn't what she expected or wanted. Fran and Sue travel to Blairville to see Elvis and get swept up in Elvis Fever, in a story with art by future Marvel legend Don Perlin. In another Perlin story, Karen secretly longs for Bill, but he doesn't even know she's alive. Mixed-Up Marriage; What Does Love Mean?; Here Comes Elvis; Smooth Sailing. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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1st printing. Adapted by Brandon Keith. Art by Al Anderson, Ernie Kollar, and John Miller. Based on the original television show. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 210 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

January, 1966. Volume 16, Number 1. Cover by Gray Morrow. "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress" serial Part 2 by Robert A. Heinlein. Other science fiction stories by Poul Anderson, Murray Leinster, Robert Moore Williams, Don F. Briggs, Fred Saberhagen. Illustrations by John Giunta, Gray Morrow, Dan Adkins, Jack Gaughan. 5 1/2 -in. x 7.5-in.; black and white; 130 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.50.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Highlight of the year's best illustration. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., full color.

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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 $0.35.

Volume 28, Issue 3 - January 1966. Children's activity and story magazine. 76 Pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.35.

Vintage men's interest magazine heavily focused on articles, short fiction stories, adult humor comics, and nude pin-up photography .8" x 10.5", 72 pages, mostly B&W with some color pages. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.75.

Vintage men's interest magazine that focused mainly on tasteful nude pin-up photography, but also included articles, reviews, adult humor comics strips, and erotic short fiction stories. 8.5" x 10.5", 82 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.60.

Number/month on cover: 10041-601, January. Comic book version of the popular Hanna Barbera cartoon show. Issue features the Jetsons in "Once Upon a Timebelt," "Rosey's Bad Day," and "Ray-Eyed Ragoon. Issue also has Touche and Dum Dum in "Westward Ho-Ho," one-page gag strips, and a one-page text feature "Almost Cracked Up." Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.12.

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"Debt Limit"; Jughead carries Veronica home in his arms after she hurts her ankle. Cheerios ad with Rocky and Bullwinkle. Veronica's Pin-Up. Bendix brakes ad with Archie. "The Better Man"; Jughead is claiming to be the better man which annoys Reggie because he feels he's the better man. "The Hunt"; Betty chases after Jughead even though she doesn't want him. "Thick 'n' Thin"; Li'l Jinx clears the snow off of a sign to reveal the message of "Danger Thin Ice." Archie Club News. "In Good Hands"; Archie and Jughead accidentally pick up boxes of museum art pieces instead of the items they were supposed to sell for their business class. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

"The Guns of Wes Hardin" (script by Larry Lieber with Steve Skeates, art by Jack Keller). Reprint back-up story from Kid Colt 102: "Gun Duel in Durado" (script by Stan Lee, art by Dick Ayers). Cover price $0.12.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10d cover price. "The Guns of Wes Hardin" (script by Larry Lieber with Steve Skeates, art by Jack Keller). Reprint back-up story from Kid Colt 102: "Gun Duel in Durado" (script by Stan Lee, art by Dick Ayers).

Tabloid-sized men's magazine. This issue features a Harlan Ellison story, "Punky & the Yale Men". 10.5" x 12.5", 92 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $1.00.

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Kona in "Krym's Conquering Monsters," "Monsters Attack," and "Monsters Attack" again! (This issue has two different Kona stories titled "Monsters Attack.") Sam Glanzman art. Anak in "Victor." Number on cover 12-398-603 January-March. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover photo of Lassie and Corey Stuart [as portrayed by Robert Bray]. Full-page color photo depicting Lassie and Corey Stuart looking into the distance. How to Build a Safe Campfire Official Lassie Forest Rangers by Corey Stuart; some copies of this comic have an ad for the Official Lassie Forest Ranger Kit instead. Flaming Forest, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Warren Tufts; Four thieves rob a train of $3 million in jewels and stash the loot in a tree, intending to retrieve it after the excitement has died down. Mercy Mission, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Warren Tufts; A private plane crashes in Corey's district but not before owners Dave and Peggy Logan radio for help. Backfire Blowout, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Warren Tufts; Steve Moran is sent to prison based on Corey's testimony but escapes with intent to kill Corey. Article about Rudd Weatherwax, the real-life trainer of Lassie. Full-page black and white photo of Lassie and Corey Stuart on back cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "The Traitor," pencils by John Rosenberger; Veronica snubs Archie on an anniversary to date Reggie. Veronica Pin Up by Dan DeCarlo. Matching Socks 'N' Tops illustration, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Monsieur Archie," script by Frank Doyle, art by John Rosenberger; To practice for his French class at school, Archie vows to speak only in French for the entire day. "Sting Rays," script and art by Joe Edwards; Frustrated when their parents won't buy them sting ray style bikes, Jinx and the other kids decide to form a rock band like The Beatles in order to make money like The Beatles do. "Pool Fool," pencils by John Rosenberger; The boys have an adventuresome game of billiards with the girls. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.