Comic books March 1961

Harvey's mischievous little devil is not as famous as their friendly ghost, but his design became a permanent part of pop culture. A mischievous cloud imitates Hot Stuff so the little devil gets blamed for its pranks. HS secretly helps a boy get some more ice cream after he accidentally melts the first one. The Other Hot Stuff; Devilishly Helpful; Too Many Forks; The Lad That Lost His Tail; The Forgetful Elephant; Stumbo: Unwanted! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Man with the Alien Identity," pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos; Mark is enlisted to assume temporarily the identity of Rej, an alien leader but soon realizes that it's a plot to overthrow Rej. One-page Doctor Rocket story by Henry Boltinoff. Ad for Rip Hunter... Time Master. "Don't Sell Nature Short!" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily; A wildlife preserve wins out over plans to build a new shopping center. "Prisoner of Sorcerers' City," art by Ruben Moreira; Researcher Edwin Locke finds himself transported to Marsus, the fabled City of Sorcerers, where he must find the spell that will free several sorcerers that have been imprisoned there. "The Forest of Captive Creatures" text story. "The Thief of Time," art by George Roussos; Harry Logan steals an invention that allows him to see into other time periods, but he discovers a giant alien in each of them, and then the alien is drawn into Harry's time. Ad for Aquaman and Aqualad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

1st printing - Art and stories by Joe Barbera and Bill Hanna. Softcover 6 1/2-in. x 9-in. 116 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Vince Colletta, and Charles Nicholas. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. Jilted Anne doesn't know if she can ever love again after Hal, in a story with early art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Donna loves husband Gabe, foreman of an offshore drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico, but the long separations are starting to get to her. Anne and Martha head to Aurora Beach to meet men, but Sally considers herself above all of that. Loved and Lonely; The Eternal Hunt; Treasure Time; Cure for the Heart; Will I Love Again? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart PR 0.5 $2.50 Interior is complete. Extensive accumulation of defects.

March,1961. Indicia misprinted Vol 10 No. 6. Cover by Paul E. Wenzel. Science fiction stories by Edward Wellen, "Minotaur" Gordon R. Dickson, Lloyd Biggle, Jr., Jim Harmon, Sylvia Jacobs, Julian F. Grow, R. A. Lafferty, and Max Williams. Illustrations by Gaughan, Bernklau, and Dick Francis. 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; black and white; 130 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

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 23, Issue 5 - March 1961. Children's activity and story magazine. "Huckleberry Hound Goes Traveling Around!" 66 Pages. PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart Fine $17.00 View scans Corner Damage. Denting.

Add to cart Very Good $5.00 View scans

Add to cart Very Good $5.00 View scans

Volume 4, Issue 4B - March, 1961. 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 features Bad Girls in Kiddie Pools, and Vodka recipes. 8.5" x 10.5", 86 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

80-page giant. Joe Palooka in "The Training Camp Mystery," "Grey Cloud to the Rescue," and "Knobby's Plan." Jack Dempsey 2-page story, "The Famous Long Count Knockdown" (art by Bob Powell). Humphrey in "Fan Club," "Helpful Humphrey," "Mopping Up," and "Tippe-Canoe and Humphrey Too." Little Max in "Magic," "Oh Say Can You Ski," "You Ought To Be in Pictures," "Snow Trouble," and "True To Life." Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $72.00 View scans 4" back cover tear. Cover oxidation.

Add to cart FR 1.0 $63.00 View scans 1" Cumulative spine split with lateral spine tearing. Water damage and chipping.

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $57.00 View scans 1" spine split from bottom. Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage. Staple rust. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Return of the Hulk!," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Hulk returns from space and takes over a small town to get revenge on the human that defeated him. "The Black Ray," art by Paul Reinman; An imprisoned criminal scientist pretends to make a medical device which is in fact a time machine. "The Thing Behind the Wall!," art by Steve Ditko; A thief passes through a wall and is confronted by an evil entity that plans to invade Earth; He escapes, only to be arrested and jailed; He doesnt know if it was real, but is too afraid to touch the wall of his cell and find out. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

UK Edition.
Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Return of the Hulk!," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Hulk returns from space and takes over a small town to get revenge on the human that defeated him. "The Black Ray," art by Paul Reinman; An imprisoned criminal scientist pretends to make a medical device which is in fact a time machine. "The Thing Behind the Wall!," art by Steve Ditko; A thief passes through a wall and is confronted by an evil entity that plans to invade Earth; He escapes, only to be arrested and jailed; He doesnt know if it was real, but is too afraid to touch the wall of his cell and find out. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10.

The Music Man, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Reggie discovers Jughead is a talented clarinet player, but reluctant to let anyone know; he then blackmails Jughead into helping him seduce Veronica. Monkey Shines, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Martin Epp; Reggie spots Jughead humoring a little girl about her imaginary pet monkey and starts telling everyone that Jughead is suffering from hallucinations. Rude Awakening, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Terry Szenics; Jughead just wants to sleep, but Archie is determined to make him enjoy the crisp winter day. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani. Charlton's long-running romance comic focused on the stormy passions of newlyweds. Helen gets a promotion at work, but Bob was hoping she was ready to quit and start a family. Janet is happy to be Bill's second choice, but sometimes she wonders if he still thinks of Holly. Howie and Anne take jobs as lighthouse keepers and the isolation seems perfect, until Howie goes back to school and Anne gets lonesome. Accent on Love; Rebound; You Big Lug; Recapture My Love; A World All Our Own. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 6.0 $375.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s) Label #3752708004	Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $161.00 View scans Cover detached at one staple. Water damage.	Add to cart CGC 7.5 $920.00 View scans Paper: Off white Label #0266016003 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics	Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $160.00 View scans 2" Cumulative spine split. Cover and centerfold detached at one staple. Water spotting. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $66.00 View scans 3" cumulative spine split, cover detached. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.	Add to cart PR 0.5 $49.95 or Best Offer View scan Interior complete. Full length spine split (taped). Cover to cover punctures and tears. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Slave Ship of Space!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Kanjar Ro forces the Justice League to help him defeat his enemies by freezing the people of Earth motionless. Only the combined voices of his enemies--Kromm, Hyathis, and Sayyar--saying "Kanjar Ro" can release them. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $33.00 View scans Staple rust. Rust migration.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Guns of Drago Dalton!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Keller; An outlaw tricks Kid Colt into giving himself up to ransack the area while the Kid is in prison; The Kid breaks loose and brings the outlaw to justice. Warpath text story. Wanted, script by Stan Lee, art by Paul Reinman; A man who turns outlaw finds that his friends abandon him. Hand To Hand!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Keller; A blacksmith tries to capture the Kid, but when the Kid saves his life they become friends. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Guns of Drago Dalton!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Keller; An outlaw tricks Kid Colt into giving himself up to ransack the area while the Kid is in prison; The Kid breaks loose and brings the outlaw to justice. Warpath text story. Wanted, script by Stan Lee, art by Paul Reinman; A man who turns outlaw finds that his friends abandon him. Hand To Hand!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Keller; A blacksmith tries to capture the Kid, but when the Kid saves his life they become friends. 36 pgs.

"Hula Havoc"; In the middle of winter Mr. Lodge holds an indoor luau, which Archie manages to turn into a shambles. "Gift of Gab"; Archie has himself delivered as a package for Veronica's birthday. Betty and Veronica's Coloring Page, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "A Leopard in Paris," script by Bill Woggon; Skipper comes with a present and a tale of hunting leopards in Paris, which Sis takes literally. Archie Giant Series ad. "Checker Bored!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Hap thinks Jinx shouldn't be playing football, so he teaches her checkers. Archie Club News ad. "A Pose, Is a Pose, Is a Pose"; Veronica sends Archie to Mme. Schapanelli's dress shop to pick up a new dress. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $50.00 View scans

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

Add to cart CGC 5.5 $305.00 View scans Paper: White Label #4413442025

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $54.00 View scan

Add to cart GD 2.0 $30.00 2" Spine split from bottom. Cover detached at one staple. Water damage. Oxidation.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $39.00 View scan Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage. Cover oxidation. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover art by Bob White. The Ski's The Limit!, script by Sy Reit, art by Bob White; The gang goes on a skiing trip with Mr. Lodge, and everyone has to rescue Archie after he skis off a cliff. All About Skiing text article. The Real Thing! one-pager starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Good $5.50 View scans Staple rust: Moderate. Foreign edition: UK.

March 4, 1961. 9" x 12". 28 pages. Black and white.

Add to cart Very Good $5.50 View scans Staple rust: Slight. Foreign edition: UK.

March 11, 1961. 9" x 12". 28 pages. Black and white.

March 18, 1961. 9" x 12". 28 pages. Black and white.

March 25, 1961. 9" x 12". 28 pages. Black and white.

Add to cart Fair $28.00

Cover art by Bob Bolling. The Happy Gang, script and art by Bob Bolling; Little Archie convinces the Good Ol' Gang to pose for a photo to enter in a "happy gang" contest. Little Archie On Mars, script and art by Bob Bolling. The Heart of the Matter, script and art by Dexter Taylor; When the kids give Mr. Weatherbee and Miss Grundy anonymous valentines, the teachers think the cards came from a secret admirer. The Wise Miser, script and art by Dexter Taylor; When Little Archie starts hoarding his money, Fred thinks he's becoming a miser. Fool's Folly, script and art by Dexter Taylor; Little Archie plays April Fool's jokes on his father. 84 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Marty Taras. 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 Pluvius. Richie Rich spends the day with his thrifty Uncle Smart, but in the Rich family even thrift involves extravagance. Little Dot; Sittin' Pretty; Little Lotta; Richie Rich; Little Dot and Her Uncle Pluvius; Little Lotta: The Duchess; The Class Play; Outfoxed; Richie Rich Meets Uncle Smart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Warren Kremer. Little Dot's classmate Little Lotta has super-strength and an appetite to match. Lotta pole-vaults herself right into a passing jet. Little Lotta suspects shenanigans when mind-reading is proposed. Jerry the Jinx's mother sends him to the store for eggs - but he is a jinx, after all. The Mindreader; Bobbie the Baby Sitter; Jerry the Jinx; The Boat; Tough Town; The Sorrowful Sunbeam; The Fairy Tale; Richie Rich: Fairyland. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $10.75

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $5.40

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $2.50

The Heiresses; Neither Lulu nor Annie want to give up the junk in their rooms. Unexpected Turn of Events; Lulu wants Tubby to come over in a rainstorm and return the Moppets umbrella. Mr. McNabbem Pulls a Boo(m)-Boo(m); Mr. McNabbem thinks he has a good scheme to catch hooky players. Ol Witch Hazel and the Kidnapped Kitchen; Lulu tells Alvin about when the poor little girl does housework for Hazel. The Birthday Present; Tubby wants to give an unusual doll to Gloria for her birthday. One-page text story, Lulus Diry ("Diary"). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Stories and art by Warren Kremer and others. Joe Palooka's speechless sidekick from the popular Ham Fisher boxing strip gets his own comic, noteworthy for early versions of Little Dot and other Harvey characters. Max dreams himself into the story of Alice Through the Looking-Glass, with himself as the Cheshire Cat, in a retelling with fun artwork by Warren Kremer. Plus early stories featuring Richie Rich and Little Dot. Vanishing Cream; Little Max Meets Alice in Wonderland; Little Dot: Dot's My Story; The Talker; The Tale of the Tea Shop; Cat-Tale; Rainy Day Puzzles; Wouldn't It Be Funny?; Richie Rich: Be Seeing You. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Ralph Heimdahl. The Do-Good Dude, art by Phil de Lara; Bugs is called to his Uncle Buck's dude ranch when a competitor engages in "customer-rustling." The Rich Itch, art by Fred Abranz; Porky is accidently doused with a formula that causes him to itch when he is around gold. Finders Weepers text story with Tweety and Sylvester, art by Fred Abranz. The Caught Cut Up, art by Al Hubbard; Mary Jane and Sniffles have to find a way to work off her scissors' extra energy. The Growing Boy, art by Fred Abranz; Daffy mistakes Elmer's nephew Freddy for Elmer. Twitter Jitters, pencils by Pete Alvarado, inks by Steve Steere; Sylvester boots Tweety off a cliff; Tweety is saved by an updraft and proceeds to haunt the guilt-ridden pussycat. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover inks by Vince Colletta. Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by unknown. Art by Dick Giordano, Matt Baker, Vince Colletta and unknown. When Frank breaks up with Jill, she's sure she will never love anyone ever again, until she meets Ralph in "A Teen-Ager's Tears"! Plus: Betty is in love with Ken, the artist she works for, but is sure that he would never love her because of all the beautiful models he dates in "The Beauty of Betty Storm"! Also: Laura is determined to marry a rich man to escape from poverty. Fortunately, the man she falls in love with, who appears to be a struggling writer, is really a best-selling author who waited to be sure she wouldn't just be marrying him for his money in "The Man I'll Marry"! And: 2-page reprint? text story "I'll Be Waiting"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 1 - March, 1961. 8" x 11", 76 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Cover art by Kelly Freas. "The Man of Science," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; If Albert Einstein's life were portrayed in various forms of media. "The Wall Street Jungle," script by Phil Hahn, art by Joe Orlando; Parody of The Wall Street Journal. "Spy vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Admissions of Dishonesty Still Don't Make It Right," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Joe Orlando; Applying end of program television disclaimers to other areas of society. Three one-page Don Martin strips. "Playkid," script by Larry Siegel, art by Bob Clarke; If Playboy Magazine had the same editorial focus as Highlights For Children. "A Mad Peek Through the Microscope," script by Phil Hahn, art by Paul Coker, Jr.; Series of spot cartoons with a microbe theme. "Mad's Comprehensive Irritation Insurance," script by Sy Reit, art by George Woodbridge; An insurance policy that reimburses you for selected irritations brought about by life. "Guest Shots," script by Tom Koch, art by Mort Drucker (pages 1-3) and Wally Wood (pages 4-5); Ridiculous examples of guest appearances on various television shows and comic strips. "Mad's Do-It-Yourself Auto Repair Manual," script and art by Dave Berg. "Mad's 1961 TV Preview," script by Gary Belkin, art by Bob Clarke. "Mad Salutes an Unsung Hero," script by Don Reilly, art by George Woodbridge; Spotlight on magazine photographer Macomber Bombey. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart Very Good $4.80

Add to cart Good $2.50

Volume 20, Issue 3 - March 1961. Cover by Mel Hunter. Fantasy and science fiction stories by Zenna Henderson, Jay Williams, Arthur C. Clarke, John Wyndham, Isaac Asimov, Alfred Bester, Philip Jose Farmer, Grendel Briarton, and John Berry. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.40.

Volume 11, Issue 3 - March 1961. Adventure stories, articles and nude photos. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 98 Pages B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 11, Issue 7 - March, 1961. 8" x 11", 86 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.