Comic books January 1959

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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 inks by Vince Colletta. Make Believe; Helen pretends to have a boyfriend. Fooling With Love; Claudia has fun playing rivals Hank Grey and Tom Torrance against each other. Kiss Me Tonight; When Don kissed Ginny, it was different than the other men she had kissed. Darling Doll text story. Sweethearts; George and Jane had been sweethearts ever since they were kids; It never occurred to either of them that it would change until George introduced his college chum, Allan, to Jane. Bachelor's Farewell; Jerry had once loved Tess until Bert came along and married her. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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 Ogden Whitney. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by John Buscema, John Forte, John Rosenberger and Paul Reinman. An anthology series featuring tales of fantasy and science fiction adventure from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A meteorologist investigates a snowstorm in July and winds up battling a time-traveling sorcerer 100 years in the past; A haunted house one-pager featuring early work by legendary Marvel and Conan artist John Buscema; A special pair of glasses lets a man see both the distant past and the future. A Highly Localized Snowfall!; 1207 Pickett Lane; The Second Visit!; Past, Present, and Future! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Indicia title is "JOHNNY MACK BROWN, No. 963." Photo cover of Johnny Mack Brown. The history of protecting horses' feet with horseshoes and other methods. The Great Bruno, art by Nat Edson; When the wrestler in a medicine show injures the town blacksmith, a match is set up between Johnny and the wrestler to raise money for the blacksmith's medical bills. The Texas Trail, art by Nat Edson; When the sheriff of a town in southern Kansas is killed, his friend Johnny takes the job and has to keep the peace between settlers and cattle herders. Blind Post Office article; use of secret places to exchange messages in the old West. Colorful Cayuses filler page; names for different colored horses. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Walt Disney's "Tonka" - Written by unknown (movie adaptation). Art by Nat Edson. Photo Cover shows White Bull (as portrayed by Sal Mineo). Also has the text articles "Tonka...the Great One," "History Records Their Names..." (featuring Sitting Bull and General Custer) and "Before the Battle"! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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George Pal's "Tom Thumb" (Movie); partial painted, partial photo cover with more movie photos on back cover and inside covers. Starring Russ Tamblyn, Alan Young, and Terry-Thomas. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Indicia title is "77 SUNSET STRIP, No. 1066." Photo cover of Stuart Bailey (as played by Efrem Zimbalist, Jr.), Jeff Spencer (Roger Smith), and Kookie (by Edd Byrnes). Intro with photos. Safari in Troublesville; Kookie subs for Stu Bailey in an investigation involving a beautiful young woman and a supposedly "cursed" painting. The Big Catch; Stu and Jeff head back to the office after a vacation at a beachfront house. Scripts by Eric Freiwald and Robert Schaefer, art by Alex Toth. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 23, Issue 04 - January 1959. Cover by Fred Freeman. Men's magazine featuring articles on true crime, and politics. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 84 pages, B&W Cover price $0.35.

Cover art by Bob Brown. The Riddle of the Vanishing Yacht, art by George Roussos. Dead Silence, art by Nick Cardy. Santa Claus Sleuth, art by Mort Meskin. The Criminal Eyewitness, art by Bob Brown. 36 pgs. $0.10. Final issue of the series. 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.

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Cover by Jerry Grandenetti. Written by Robert Kanigher and Bob Haney. Art by Joe Kubert, Russ Heath and Jerry Grandenetti. In this issue: First appearance of Sgt. Rock prototype in "The Rock!" by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert. Also: "Write Your Own Book!" by Bob Haney and Russ Heath; "Battle Flare" by Kanigher and Jerry Grandenetti; and half-pager "Equal to the Task!" 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Featuring: 7 page story "Guest at His Wedding"; 7 page story "Too Dangerous to Love"; 1 page Carol story "Same Dream Every Night"; 7 page story "Exit Happiness" pencilled by John Forte; 2 page From Barbara Miles, with Love letters page; 8 page story "Picture of Heartbreak"; 1 page Linda Lee story "Wallflower." Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover of James Arness as Matt Dillon from the Gunsmoke TV series. Photo ad of two small boys with a vast assortment of Roy Rogers "Double R Bar Brand" toys and clothing; Small inset photo of Roy Rogers. The Friendly Enemy—Gunsmoke, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Jim McLaughlin; Matt becomes jealous when newcomer Walt Worth courts Kitty. The Elusive Luke McGlue--Dodge City Days, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Al Williamson; A fictional character called "Luke McGlue" is blamed for stealing cigars from a cigar drummer. Payoff in Lead—Gunsmoke, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Jim McLaughlin; Lou Gore opens a new casino in Dodge, and his competitors suddenly have a run of "bad luck." Illustrated ad for Daisy Air Rifles. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Jack Davis. Stories by Stan Lee and unknown. Art by Jack Keller, Dick Ayers, Reed Crandall, John Forte, Joe Maneely and unknown. Featuring Kid Colt in "The Man Who Drew Against Drago!" with story by Stan Lee and pencils by Jack Keller, and Wyatt Earp in "The Apache" by Lee and Dick Ayers. Also in this issue: "The Moonlight Rustlers" with art by Reed Crandall; "The Stranger from Red River" with art by John Forte; and 2-page text story "Trail of Long Ago" with illo by Joe Maneely, reprinted from Two Gun Western (1956) #6. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

A showcase anthology that launched many of Harvey's long-running titles. This issue features the second comic starring Wendy the Good Little Witch, one of Harvey's mainstay characters in decades to come. This issue preceded Wendy the Good Little Witch (1960) #1. Also featuring Casper the Friendly Ghost, who is seen reading a Spooky comic book (starring his ghost cousin) on the cover. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Tony Abruzzo & Sy Barry. Stories by unknown. Art by Tony Abruzzo & Sy Barry, Mike Sekowsky & Mike Peppe, Abruzzo & Bernard Sachs and John Forte. She didn't want him to be let in! In fact, she didn't want to see him ever again! Find out why in..."Love Must Be Blind"! Also featuring: "Melody of Spring"; "Kiss Me Goodbye"; and "Now -- But Not Forever"! Plus: 2-page It Happened in Hollywood text article. And: 1-page Daisy's Diary filler "Too Quiet in the Movies"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 1, Issue 10 - Vintage men's interest magazine that contains humorous adult themed comic strips, bachelor targeted articles that offer love advice, short fiction stories, reviews, and tasteful nude pictorials. 8" x 11", 68 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

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Volume 1, Issue 6 - January, 1959. Men's interest magazine focusing on cheesecake photography of classic pinup beauties. 8.5" x 10.5", 66 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.35.

In order of appearance: "The Lawbreakers"; art by Jack Keller; "The Big Race"; "Novice Notes Number Five, Don't Ruin Your Car"; "The Old Crank"; and "The Champ at Morocco". "Back-Seat Driver" illustrated text article. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bob Brown. Featuring: 8 page story "The Riddle of the Earth's Second Moon" drawn by Bernard Baily; 8 page story "The Man With The Magic Mind" drawn by George Roussos; 8 page story "The Mystery of Dimension Valley" drawn by Jim McArdle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"Zero Hour for Planet Earth," "Bodyguard of Vanishing Men," and "The Gorilla Genius." Gorilla cover (art by Ruben Moreira?). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 5, No. 20. January 1959. Gossip magazine focused on scandalous stories about the personal lives of celebrities and other well-known individuals. 8 1/4-in. x 11 1/4-in., 66 pages, black and white (text with photos). Cover price $0.25.

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. This issue's stories all take place in Cuba. Fred and Ethel try to avoid the ship's purser after they stow away on a steamship bound for Cuba to win a bet. Lucy can't admit she can't speak Spanish, until she finds herself in deep trouble in the Cuban countryside. When Ricky contacts an old flame in Cuba, Lucy responds by transforming herself into a Spanish beauty. The Stowaways; The Language Barrier; Cyrus Shy: Thin Ice; Ricky's Old Flame; The Hot Rod. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Vince Colletta and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. Pro skier Helen loves her partner Bryan, but a crash during a competition threatens both their work and their love. Anne tells a young woman the story of how she lost her love Carl after an argument led him to run off to the sea. Schoolteacher Jennifer is overlooked by men, until she meets Mike. Live Once More; No Substitute for Love; The Faded Snapshot!; Love Laughed; Last Chance; Another's Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

1st printing.

By Max Shulman. Cover by Casey Jones. Introduction by Art Linkletter.

This is the story of a short, lovable boy who grew up to be a short, lovable man. His name is Dolbie Gillis and he flips for girls. As Dobie so keenly observes, "I'm not oversexed, mind you. But I'm not undersexed either. Let's just say I'm sexed."

But enough of this flap-doodle. Let's get down to cases, such as the case of Alma Gristede...and the case of Red Knees Baker...and the case of Elizabeth Barrett Schultz...and other fascinating cases too humorous to mention. Dobie Gillis loved them all, and you will all love Dobie Gillis.

But don't be fooled by the fact that Dobie Gillis claims authorship of this comic masterpiece. It was really written by Max Shulman, the author of Rally Round the Flag, Boys!, Barefoot Boy with Creek, The Feather Merchants, Sleep Till Noon and other best-selling laugh hits.

Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 204 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $3.50.

1st printing.

By Arthur Zaidenberg. From the same author of Anyone can Draw! Includes instructions for beginners in which the steps are illustrated as well as clearly described.

Hardcover, 192 pages, B&W.

Cover price $4.95.

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

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Painted cover art. "The Earth Trembles," art by John Buscema; At a gathering of tribes, White Eagle meets Kima a brave warrior who was outcast from his tribe. "Triumph" text story. "Fangs of Fury," art by John Buscema; Red Wing domesticates a wolf cub. "The Mystery Walls of Baboquivari" text story. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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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 $0.25.

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Vol. 21 #3 - Jan. 1959. Text stories, activities, puzzles and illustrations for children. 6 3/4-in. x 10-in., 68 pages, partial color. Cover price $0.35.

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Volume 2, issue 5 - January, 1959. Gitta Pinelli photo cover. 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. This issue includes a 4 page spread on Marlee Sanderson with B&W and color photos and a 6 page spread on Hope Hathaway with B&W and color photos. 8.5" x 10.5", 68 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

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"Worlds at War!" with art by Jack Davis; "One Had Vanished!" with art by Steve Ditko; "Uneasy Lies the Head!"; "Adrift in Space!" with art by Don Heck; "The Green Fog!" (art by Vince Colletta?); and a two-page text story, "The Remedy Oil." Joe Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.10.

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Bill Woggin cover and story art. Ads in this issue: 7 Gigantic Dinosaurs $1.00 and "Chicago" Roller Skates full-color back cover ad. Cover price $0.10.

Photo of Bill Woggon on inside front cover. Winter 1959 issie. Last issue in series. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Carl Burgos. The Outlaw and the Lady!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Keller, inks by Chris Rule; Kid Colt meets a woman who seems to be falling for him, and he acts badly so that she won't love an outlaw. Return of the Topeka Kid!; A sheriff stops the son of a famous outlaw from taking revenge on the man who gunned his father down. The Kid Meets Jesse James!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Keller, inks by Chris Rule; Jesse James helps Kid Colt escape capture, and the Kid returns the favor. Water Trail text story, art by Joe Maneely. Challenge on Main Street!, art by Doug Wildey; The Kid lets a bandit escape to track him back to his hideout and capture the whole gang. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 1, Issue 1 - January, 1959. Men's interest magazine with articles, humor, fiction, and pictorials. Includes: "The Lustful Deputy" by Jerry Sohl (Twilight Zone, Star Trek TOS); and "She Was Made for Love" by Robert Sheckley. 8.25" x 11", 68 pages, B&W Cover price $0.50.

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Men's magazine with fiction, cartoons and pictorials. 8-in. x 10 3/4-in., 66 pages, B&W and partial color. Mature readers. Cover price $0.50.