Comic books April 1958

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Cover pencils by Tony Strobl. Untitled story, art by Phil de Lara; Bugs is watching Professor Bumble's laboratory while he is away; He accidently douses Elmer with a hair-growing chemical which causes Elmer to be covered with hair from head to toe. Yosemite Sam, the Wild Man from Borneo, script by Don R. Christensen, art by Phil de Lara; Porky talks Yosemite Sam into playing the "Wild Man of Borneo" in a carnival sideshow; Sam ends up being a bit too wild for the part. Untitled story, pencils by Pete Alvarado; Sylvester decides he's a "pudgy puddy" and goes on a diet; Tweety tries to tempt him with ice cream and candy. A Vocal Lesson text story, pencils by Tony Strobl. Untitled Mary Jane and Sniffles story, art by Al Hubbard. Untitled Daffy Duck story, art by Phil de Lara; Daffy tries to get free food at the zoo, driving zookeeper Yosemite Sam to distraction. Untitled Bugs Bunny story, art by Tony Strobl. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

15¢ Price Variant. Cover pencils by Tony Strobl. Untitled story, art by Phil de Lara; Bugs is watching Professor Bumble's laboratory while he is away; He accidently douses Elmer with a hair-growing chemical which causes Elmer to be covered with hair from head to toe. Yosemite Sam, the Wild Man from Borneo, script by Don R. Christensen, art by Phil de Lara; Porky talks Yosemite Sam into playing the "Wild Man of Borneo" in a carnival sideshow; Sam ends up being a bit too wild for the part. Untitled story, pencils by Pete Alvarado; Sylvester decides he's a "pudgy puddy" and goes on a diet; Tweety tries to tempt him with ice cream and candy. A Vocal Lesson text story, pencils by Tony Strobl. Untitled Mary Jane and Sniffles story, art by Al Hubbard. Untitled Daffy Duck story, art by Phil de Lara; Daffy tries to get free food at the zoo, driving zookeeper Yosemite Sam to distraction. Untitled Bugs Bunny story, art by Tony Strobl. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Volume 14, Issue 4 - March 1958. Cover by Kelly Freas. Fantasy and science fiction stories by Chad Oliver, Robert Arthur, Avram Davidson, Kit Reed, Victoria Lincoln, Mararet St. Clair (as Idris Seabright), Mark Van Doren, Arthur Oesterreicher, Fritz Leiber and Brian W. Aldiss. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 8, Issue 4 - April 1958. Adventure stories, articles and nude photos. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 98 Pages B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Add to cart Very Good $11.00 View scans Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

Volume 8, Issue 5 - April, 1958. 8" x 11", 70 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 1, Issue 5 - Men's interests magazine featuring articles on hunting, fitness, war, crime, and pin-up girl pictorials. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 3, Issue 5- April 1958. Men's adventure stories with some model photo galleries. Featuring Judy O'Day. "Who's Holding Back the Cure for Cancer?" 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W - Mature Readers. Cover price $0.25.

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Men's interest magazine focusing on adventure, hunting, and true crime articles, war stories and photos. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 82 pages. B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Add to cart Very Good $5.00 View scans Foxing. Soiling. Moisture damage.

Volume 4, Issue 2 - April, 1958. 8.5" x 10.5", 84 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Tarzan

Add to cart Very Good $33.00 View scans Staple rust: Slight.

Volume 2, Issue 2 - April 1958. Men's interest magazine focusing on war and crime true life stories. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 84 pages, Text, with B&W illustrations and photos throughout. NOTE: Becomes "Showdown For Men" at Volume 1, Issue 6 Cover price $0.25.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Mickey Mouse in "The Bush Pilot's Peril" in which Mickey and Goofy are trapped at an Indian reservation in woods of uranium country and "The Big Brain Baffler." Issue also has The Li'l Bad Wolf in "Dough Re Mi," one-page text story "The Buttercup Bumble," and one page gag strips throughout book. No art/story credits given. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

15¢ Test Market Price Variant. Mickey Mouse in "The Bush Pilot's Peril" in which Mickey and Goofy are trapped at an Indian reservation in woods of uranium country and "The Big Brain Baffler." Issue also has The Li'l Bad Wolf in "Dough Re Mi," one-page text story "The Buttercup Bumble," and one page gag strips throughout book. No art/story credits given. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

April 5th, 1958 - German language reprint. 32 pages, full color.

April 12th, 1958 - German language reprint. 32 pages, full color.

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April 19th, 1958 - German language reprint. 32 pages, full color.

April 26th, 1958 - German language reprint. 32 pages, full color.

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $4.30 View scans Spine split 5%.

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Articles, schematics and photos on the latest available flying models. 8.5" x 11", 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Add to cart Fine $32.00 View scans Corner Damage.

Volume 7, Issue 10-82 - April, 1958. Vintage Men's magazine featuring articles, pictorials, and pin-ups. This issue features Torture Tests For Space Pilots", a 5 page pictorial detailing hte rigorous training required for Sub-Orbital pilots, glamour girl Judy Bamber in "Plenty Of Punch In Judy", "Two Kings And Four Of A Kind" article on the King of England Edward VII going on a yacht cruise with the German Kaiser Wilhelm II in 1909, "Grizzlies Go Down Killing" article on hunting grizzly bears, Jane Dolinger recounts the quaint arts and crafts customs of the Ecuadoran Jivaro tribe in "I Watched a Headshrinking Orgy!", and finally pictorials on Diane Webber as Marguerite Empey, and Vangie Johns. 8.5" x 11", 58 pages, PC/PB&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart Very Good $7.00 View scans Staple rust. Foxing. Soiling. Weak bindery glue.

Volume 51, Issue 11 - November 1957. Doris Day cover. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 90 Pages B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 18, Issue 5 - April, 1958. Movie/Television fan magazine with a focus on the celebrities of the Golden-Age of cinema and television. This issue contains a look at the careers of Pat Boone, Dinah Shore, Clint Walker, Patti Page, and many more. Also included are exposes on Ricky Nelson, Tommy Sands, Diane Varsi, and Sal Mineo. 8.5" x 10", 98 pages, B&W with a few color pages Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff and Ray Burnley. Stories by Henry Boltinoff, Irwin Hasen and unknown. Art by Sheldon Moldoff, Ray Burnley, Henry Boltinoff and Irwin Hasen. Mr. District Attorney in: "A-Bombs for Sale" with art by Sheldon Moldoff; "The Prison Without Bars!" with art by Moldoff and Ray Burnley; and "The Vanishing Thief!" with art by Moldoff and Burnley. Also in this issue: Warden Willis 2-pager by Henry Boltinoff; The D.A. File 1-page text article; and O'Malley of the 4th Precinct 1-pager by Irwin Hasen, reprinted from Big Town (1951) #5. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Charles Nicholas and Jon D'Agostino. Stories and art by George Wildman and Jon D'Agostino. This spinoff of the popular TV/radio show provides a bridge between I Love Lucy-style domestic comedy and Archie-style teen comedy, two staples of 1950s entertainment. Wannabe heroes Harvey and Freddie set a fire to warn approaching trains that a bridge is out, giving new meaning to the phrase "backfire." Margie goes to great lengths to win a TV cooking contest, including dressing up her dad as "Verna." A ski race goes awry. Plus vintage ads for a virtual "Trip to Disneyland" (with 78RPM records!) and a "Jet Rocket Space Ship." Heroes for Hire; Plane Talk; Femme Fatale; Green for a Day; Ski-Happy; Come Crawling. Final issue under this title; series continues as Freddy (1958 Charlton) #12. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by Ogden Whitney and others. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A bullfighter must choose between the ring and the woman he loves; Two people meet on a party line, a shared telephone landline common in the 1950s; A certified genius still has a lot to learn about love. A Farm Girl at Heart!; Small Talk; The Two Rings!; The Genius; Party Line Romeo!; Man on a Pedestal! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Invaders From the Space-Satellites!" (pencils by Carmine Infantino?); "Charades on the Moon!"; "Menace of the Space-Nectar!" (pencils by Gil Kane); and "Planet of Doomed Earthmen!" Full-page ad for Challengers of the Unknown 1. Kane earth-in-distress cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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4 pages Peanuts. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Angelo Torres art. "The Silent Stalker," "Battle at Sea," "Torpedo Bomber," "Ice Breaker" (art by Al Williamson), "Knockout Blow!" (art by Gene Colan), and a two-page text story, "Water Boy." Joe Maneely cover. Cover price $0.10.

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Issue 29 - April, 1958. Scottish/UK SF Magazine. Squarebound, 5 1/82-in. x 8 1/2-in., 112 pages, B&W.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 24, Issue 70 - April, 1958. Squarebound, 5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W, Text Only.

Nifty Gals & Gags (1951) is a humor digest published by Dearfield Publishing Company. Features the character Dead-Eye Nick who as a "wolf" is always on the prowl for his next young catch. Also contains a page with words of advice from Nick. 96 pages, color cover with B&W illustrations, 5.25-in x 7.25-in. Cover price $0.25.