Comic books February 1960

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Art back cover. Indicia title is "MARGE'S BLYTHE, No. 1072." Split Timing; Blythe's mother sends her to the store but she talks Wally into running to the store as training for the track team; Blythe's mother then asks her to go buy five pounds of sugar and she talks George into running to the store for that. A Way With Boys; Blythe thinks her friend Liz is not acting grown-up enough to attract boys. The Friday Night Knight; Wally has a number of misadventures after Blythe asks him to take her to the movies. Sauce for the Gander; Blythe and Liz's drama club gets a strict new coach, who's also handsome. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Indicia title is "TALES OF WELLS FARGO, No. 1075." Based on the 1957-62 NBC TV series "Tales of Wells Fargo." Jim Hardie (as played by Dale Robertson). Preview with photos. The Ghost Stage, script by Gaylord Du Bois; When Jim Hardie and his stage are delayed by a boulder on the road, he and the driver find their intended gold shipment has been picked up by another Wells Fargo stage and signed for by a driver that Hardie knows to be dead; Hardie tracks down the "ghost stage." The Telegram from War Paint, script by Gaylord Du Bois; Left for dead in a stage robbery, the guard manages to crawl inside the stage and send it to the next stop; As the guard recovers he sends for Jim Hardie; He tells Hardie who the gunmen are and Hardie rides off to question one of them. Facts about the fast drivers of Wells Fargo stages, called "Jehu"s. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Version with ad on back cover. Indicia title is "THE REBEL, No. 1076." Photo cover of Johnny Yuma The Rebel (Nick Adams). Bad Medicine; In the summer of 1865, Confederate war veteran Johnny Yuma returns to his small western town; He finds his father, the sheriff, has been killed and the murderers are now running the town. Buzzard Bait; After saving the life of an Apache strung up to die as "buzzard bait," Yuma finds the camp of four hard-bitten gold miners whose mules have been killed by Apaches. Hoodlums Went West fact page; general overview of the problems old west towns had because they attracted drifters and hoodlums. Scripts by Gaylord Du Bois, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Mike Peppe. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"The Rebel Medicine Show" back cover variant. Indicia title is "THE REBEL, No. 1076." Photo cover of Johnny Yuma The Rebel (Nick Adams). Bad Medicine; In the summer of 1865, Confederate war veteran Johnny Yuma returns to his small western town; He finds his father, the sheriff, has been killed and the murderers are now running the town. Buzzard Bait; After saving the life of an Apache strung up to die as "buzzard bait," Yuma finds the camp of four hard-bitten gold miners whose mules have been killed by Apaches. Hoodlums Went West fact page; general overview of the problems old west towns had because they attracted drifters and hoodlums. Scripts by Gaylord Du Bois, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Mike Peppe. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Indicia title is "THE LITTLE RASCALS, No. 1079." Cover art by David Gantz. The New Teacher; Miss Pretty, the Rascals' school teacher, is fired because a science experiment flooded the classroom. The Devil to Pay; Alfalfa is having to pay "toll" to Toughie McGurk and his gang to cross the street. The Dog Catcher; Spanky "borrows" the dog license of Waldo's Great Dane for his dog Scrappy to try to trick the dog catcher; but the dog catcher takes Waldo's dog to the pound instead. The Snow Fight; Spanky's kid sister proves to be the Rascals' secret weapon in their snowball fight with Toughie McGurk and his Pirates. Scripts by Paul S. Newman, art by David Gantz. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Indicia title is "Elmer Fudd, No. 1081." Tripped Up Trip; Daffy stows away when Elmer takes a trip to the South Pole. It's a Long Story; Elmer is looking forward to his Uncle Fairweather Fudd's visit and his interesting stories of the sea. Exercise Wise; Elmer goes to a gym to exercise to get in shape. The Lawn Mower Muddle; Daffy helps Elmer assemble his new lawnmower, first turning it into a mini-helicopter, then into a vicious out-of-control terror. Sick of the Sea; Yosemite Sam tries to teach Elmer how to be a sailor. All art by Phil de Lara. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Tony Strobl. A Sticky Situation; Daisy, fed up with Donald and men in general, takes her nieces camping in the wilderness. Ring Leader Roundup; Daisy finds a lost ring that she uses to make Donald think that she has another boyfriend, but the ring contains a midget radio used by diamond smugglers. Too Much Help; Daisy, convinced that Grandma Duck is having trouble, takes Gladstone to her farm to bring her luck. Ruling the Roost; When Scrooge can't be found, Daisy makes decisions for him, until he's finally located stuck in a chute leading to his underground jewel vaults. Daringly Different; Daisy tries to break out of the subdivision mold with unusual touches for her house and yard, but all of her neighbors imitate her. All art by Carl Barks. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Issue 47 - February, 1960. Science Fiction Novelets by; Hal Clement, Carol Grey, Bill Wesley, R. A. Lafferty, Clyde Hostetter, more. Softcover Digest, 5" x 7", 130 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $0.35.

February 1960. Cover by Ed Emshwiller (Emsh). Stories: "Meeting of the Minds" by Robert Sheckley, "The Day The Icicle Works Closed" by Frederik Pohl, "Crying Jag" by Clifford D. Simak, "Death's Wisher" by Jim Wannamaker, "The Nuse Man" by Margaret St. Clair, "Dumbwaiter" by James Stamers, "Something Bright" by Zenna Henderson, "East in the Morning" by David E. Fisher. Illustrations by Dick Francis, Wallace Wood, and Dillon. 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.

Volume 4, Issue 3 - February, 1960. Vintage men's interest magazine that features short fiction stories, music reviews, adult humor comics, interviews, fashion, and nude pin-up photography. This issue features humor by Jack Sharkey, an article about Robert Bloch titled "The Neon Graveyard", and an 8 page pictorial of Ann Atmar. 8" x 11", 82 pages, mostly B&W with some color pages. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

Featuring: 7 page story "Prophecy of Love" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 1 page story "Charm in Romance"; 7 page story "The Sound of Heartbreak"; 7 page story "A Glimpse of Love"; 2 page From Barbara Miles, with Love letters page; 8 page story "Hello, Happiness." Cover by Mike Sekowsky? and Bernard Sachs. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Simon. Stories and art by Bob Powell, Ted Galindo, Stanley John Robb and Joe Simon. Teen drama with an emphasis on romance. Numbering continues from Personal Love Vol. 3 (1959) #2. The debut of Going Steady's female star Midge Lyons, billed as "America's New Teenage Sweetheart." Dating Tips from Midge, plus a new dance step designed exclusively for Going Steady readers. Girls suggest "I would most like to go steady with...," featuring caricatures of movie stars Frankie Avalon, Edd "Kookie" Byrnes, Dwayne Hickman and Elvis Presley. My Heart Can't Wait; Let Me Make My Own Mistakes; When Your "Steady" Says Good-Bye; Going Steady Scrapbook; The Going Steady Roc-a-cha-cha; Operation Save Our Steadies; "I would most like to go steady with..."; Going Going Gone Steady; Going Steady Club Time. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover of James Arness as Matt Dillon from the Gunsmoke TV series. The Train Robbery—Gunsmoke starring Chester, Kitty, Marshal Matt Dillon, and two train robbers, script by Paul S. Newman, pencils by Alberto Giolitti, inks by Alberto Giolitti and Giovanni Ticci (assist). Skullduggery--Dodge City Days starring Dr. Meredith, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Alberto Giolitti. The Feud text story. The Perilous Patient—Gunsmoke, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Alberto Giolitti; bank robbery story. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

"Guide Service"; Buzzy hires himself out as a hunting guide. "Buzzy Fools A Fox" text story. "Trip To The Moon"; Herman and his mice friends build a rocket to travel to the moon, since it's made of cheese. "Play Ball"; Baby Huey and his friends play baseball. "Herman's Last Laugh" text story. "Gun Play" text story starring Sad Sack. "Haunted Housework"; Casper tries to fix up his haunted house. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 5 - February, 1960. 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.

"Hot and Bothered"; When Hot Stuff has to leave his trident to be repaired, he borrows one that turns out to be much more powerful. "The Terrible Tiger" text story. "The Present" text story. "A Burning Sensation"; Hot Stuff goes into an art museum to get out of the rain. "Creepy Teepee"; Hot Stuff tangles with the residents of an Indian reservation. 2 one-page Wendy stories. "Wide Awake"; Stumbo the Giant can't sleep, so Officer O'Floodle tries to help. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bob Brown. "The Wizard's Gift," art by Bill Ely; American tourist Joe Wales takes shelter in the ruins of a castle where he finds a walking stick and a scroll; Warming himself by a fire, he reads the story of the Wizard's Gift. Half-page Dr. Floogle story by Henry Boltinoff. "It's Fun to Help Others!" public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Brave and the Bold #28 ad. "Operation Space-Saver," art by Lee Elias; Harvey Keans is assigned the task of preventing a war between Jupiter and Saturn. One-page filler "New Year Superstitions," script and art by Mort Drucker. "The Build-It-Yourself Creature" text story. "Doorway in the Sky," art by Bob Brown; Alien scientists breed a new form of wildlife for their planet which accidentally gets transported to Earth where it becomes indestructible and a menace. World's Finest Comics ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Curse of the Forbidden Flora," art by Bill Ely; Adventurers are sent to collect specimens of flora grown by Tibetan wild men, but the specimens are protected by high priests who have placed a curse on anyone who picks their flowers. Ad for Tales of the Unexpected #46, My Greatest Adventure #40, and House of Mystery #95. 2/3 John C. Adams filler page, script by Julius Schwartz, art by Mort Drucker. "It's Fun to Help Others!" public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The Mystery of the Man-Made Monsters," art by Nick Cardy; A scientist has been experimenting on animals using radioactive isotopes, which cause a sheep to grow gold wool, spiders to spin webs made of silver, and caterpillars to weave indestructible cocoons; And that's before they increased in size. Ad for World's Finest Comics #107. One-page Moolah the Mystic story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Queen of the Beasts," pencils by Joe Kubert, inks by Mort Meskin; While investigating reports of strange creatures, Mark and Elsa discover a crack in a mountainside that leads to a hidden valley; In the valley they find creatures that appear to have come from underground. Elsa overpowered by fumes from the plant life, finds she can communicate with the creatures, and determines that together they can take over the earth. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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 22, Issue 4 - February 1960. Children's activity and story magazine. "Huckleberry Hound" 68 Pages. PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 25, Issue 151 - February, 1960. French magazine credited with being the first all jazz music publication and starting the serious consideration of jazz as an art form. Founded in 1935, publication was suspended during WWII and numbering began again with issue 1 in 1945. 8.25" x 10.5", 48 pages, B&W with spot color.

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Volume 3, Issue 5 - February 1960. 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", 74 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

"Hearts and Foulers," art by Harry Lucey; Jughead falls for a girl and Archie is jealous; He manages to break up the pair by convincing Jughead that he doesn't need romance. "A Change of Heart"; Pipsqueak and Rosie get new skis. "Grizzly Roundup," script by Bill Woggon; Skipper has returned from the King Ranch in Texas and tells a tall tale about roping a grizzly bear. Archie Giant Series ad. "Action – Camera," script and art by Joe Edwards; Hap keeps having accidents while trying to take candid photos of Jinx. "The Wolf Man," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Alec sets up a prank to make Laurie think Wilbur is seeing other girls. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover featuring Marshal Dan Troop (photo of John Russell) and Deputy Johnny McKay (photo of Peter Brown). Four interior photos of John Russell and Peter Brown. "A Message for the Marshal," art by Dan Spiegle; Marshal Dan Troop plans for a short holiday and gives Deputy Johnny McKay complete instructions for carrying on in his absence. "The Lucky Buck," art by John Ushler; Someone made off with the rodeo money, but a lucky buck is not easy to hide. "Hide-out in Laramie," art by Dan Spiegle; The peculiar behavior of a newcomer to town and the sudden appearance of two strangers arouses the suspicion of Marshal Troop. Based on the TV show. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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8.5" x 11", 56 pages, B&W Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Frank Johnson. Stories and art by Frank Johnson and others. Ollie Orwell is as much trouble as his better-known counterpart, Dennis the Menace. Ollie and his cousin Li'l Tomboy find the welcoming fund for the governor's visit, and use it to buy gigantic fireworks instead. Ollie discovers just how dangerous a boomerang can really be. Li'l Tomboy wants to be a cop, so she starts patrolling the neighborhood for crime. Welcoming Committee; Wild and Woodsy; Monroe Niner Meets Etko the Elephant; Return Trip; Li'l Tomboy: Just Child's Play; Pops a Sport. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Frank Johnson. Stories and art by Frank Johnson and George Wildman. Li'l Tomboy is exactly as much trouble as her cousin Lil Genius, but in girl form. Lil Tomboy sets out to impersonate the life-sized doll that her aunt gave her. Lil Tomboy's mom lets her loose in the kitchen, and soon regrets it. Li'l Farmboy and his grandfather decide to test out his new tent by camping overnight in the yard. So Life-Like; Planning Ahead; Li'l Wise Guy; To Each His Own; Li'l Farmboy: Tenting in Tonight; Her Own Club. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Oct. 17, 1959. 9" x 11 1/4" 24 pages. Black and white. Title changes to "Lion and Sun" (1959-1960 IPC) UK with next issue.

Add to cart Good $27.00 View scans Cover Detached. Staple rust: Moderate. Foreign edition: UK.

Oct. 17, 1959. 9" x 11 1/4" 24 pages. Black and white. Title changes to "Lion and Sun" (1959-1960 IPC) UK with next issue.

Add to cart Good $27.00 View scans Staple rust: Moderate. Foreign edition: UK.

Oct. 17, 1959. 9" x 11 1/4" 24 pages. Black and white. Title changes to "Lion and Sun" (1959-1960 IPC) UK with next issue.

Apr. 2, 1960. Continuation from "Lion and Sun" (1959-1960 IPC). 9" x 12". 24 pages. Black and white.

Feb. 6, 1960. Continuation from "Lion". 9" x 11 1/4". 24 pages. Black and white.

Feb. 13, 1960. Continuation from "Lion". 9" x 11 1/4". 24 pages. Black and white.

Stories and art by Sid Couchey and Warren Kremer. Cover by Warren Kremer. One of the mainstays of Harvey's long-running kids' comics, Little Dot also features Richie Rich and Little Lotta. Richie Rich makes sure that Gloria knows it's their one-year anniversary, and so does everyone else in the city. Little Lotta decides to do something to clean up the city...starting with the billboards. Little Dot; Little Lotta; Richie Rich: First Anniversary; Richie Rich; Little Lotta. 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. Lottie, who looks just like Lotta, poses as her long-lost twin. Lotta loses track of the kid she's supposed to be baby-sitting. Richie Rich visits a farm. The Twins; Bobbie the Baby Sitter; Jerry the Jinx; The Saw Princess; The Sulky Lamppost; The Boy Retriever; What a Specimen!; Richie Rich: Down on the Farm. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.