Comic books December 1959

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Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. I Was the Slave of the Dream-Master, art by Howard Purcell; Jed Clayton agrees to take part in an experiment involving dreams, but he is unknowingly sent into another dimension when he believes he's dreaming. Ad for The Flash #110 (first Weather Wizard), pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. I Was King of the Ancient Sorcerers, art by Bernard Baily; A man accidentally revives the long-dead evil sorcerers of history, and must figure out how to render them dead again before they take control of the world with their magic powers. Ad for Blackhawk #143, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Charles Cuidera. Richard Anthony Proctor--Giants of the Telescope, script and art by Morris Waldinger. Professor Eureka humor page by Henry Boltinoff. I Was a Martian for a Day text story by Jack Miller. We Were Captives of the Bird-Men, art by George Roussos; While searching for four missing scientists, Bill Landers is captured by winged giants who are under the control of the scientists he is seeking, who are planning to build a destructive invention. Ad for World's Finest Comics #106, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jon D'Agostino and Elizabeth Arpino. Stories and art by Jon D'Agostino and others. Charlton presents the misadventures of the popular TV/radio show character and her long-suffering father, Vern. Margie enters a contest to become a professional model. Margie's burly friend Pete mistakes Vern for the guy that's been bothering Margie. Margie gets a new hairdo and asks readers for their opinions. Fashion and story pages feature Margie in reader-designed fashions that acknowledge the designer by name, even on the cover. Plus fashion pages and Margie paper dolls. My Little Margie's New Look; Model Behavior; Mashing the Masher; Li'l Wise Guy; Harvey's Big Day; My Little Margie's Cut-Out Dolls; My Little Margie Models Wedding Gowns; Freddy: Uncle Quaky's Visitors; Zee Flapperjack. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Adam Strange stars in "The Menace of the Super-Atom!" (pencils by Carmine Infantino). Back-up stories: "Raiders of the Waterless World!" (pencils by Gil Kane) and "Super-Cook of Space!" Kane cover pencils (Infantino inks?). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Magazine published by The American Nature Association to stimulate public interest in every phase of nature and the out-doors, and is devoted to the practical conservation of the great national resources of America. Softcover, 8" x 11.5", 56 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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Vol. 30, No. 89 - December , 1959. 5.5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W.

Vintage "Playboy Clone" men's interest magazine highly focused on the bachelor lifestyle with articles, essays, product reviews, erotic short fiction stories, and tasteful nude pin-up photography. 8.5" x 11", 70 pages, B&W/color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

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Cover art by Russ Heath. No Shot From Easy! starring Sgt. Rock, script by Bob Kanigher, art by Jerry Grandenetti. Salute to a Buzzard, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Junk Pile Fighter, script by Bob Haney, art by Jack Abel. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Rocke Mastroserio, and Bill Molno. Charlton responds to the new Comics Code with kid-friendly tales of science fiction, often illustrated by Steve Ditko or other future comics legends. Time-travel pioneer Harvey discovers the disastrous consequences of the Butterfly Effect, in one of two stories in his issue with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. A strange sculptor offers the owner of a resort motel a monument that will draw visitors to his property, but the bizarre structure instead strikes fear and uneasiness in those who see it. Capt. Ferris investigates a strange lab near the Army base that is giving off EMPs, and discovers another army - of killer robots! The Amazing Attraction; The Little Things; Li'l Wise Guy; The Iron Dictator; The Pigeon; Destination Nowhere. Final issue of the series; Steve Ditko and Robin Snyder resumed the numbering almost 50 years later for three more issues of Out of this World. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, Bill Molno, and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Science fiction comics with a space-exploration theme from Charlton, perfect for the age of Sputnik. In the far-off year of 1968, space explorers from Andromeda happen on the planet Earth. The girl next door figures out a way to get the attention of handsome Jack, who spends all his time on his "intergalactic ham radio." Drew decides to impress his fellow members of the Adventurers Club by stealing the moon itself. The Incredible Voyagers; The Girl Out There; Stone Switcher; Target: Earth; The Man Who Stole the Moon. Final issue of Vol. 1; series continues as Outer Space Vol. 2 (1968 Charlton) #1. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Al Hartley. Untitled Patsy and Hedy stories, scripts by Stan Lee, pencils by Al Hartley. The Dream Cottage text story. Paper dolls. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Al Hartley. Untitled Patsy stories. Untitled Patsy and Buzz, Hedy Wolfe, Patsy and Hedy, and Patsy's Pals stories. Scripts by Stan Lee, art by Al Hartley. Paper dolls. Patsy's Fashion Quiz. Patsy's Fashion Parade. Patsy's Fashion Coloring Page. The Long & Short of It text story. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 6, No. 2 - Winter 1959. 5.5" x 8", 24 pages, partial color.

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Cover pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics. "Watch Your Step," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; Archie is conducting an experiment to find the shortest route to school; Jughead suggests that the shortest way is a "bee-line hike": go in a straight line, no matter what obstacles he has to go over, under and through. "A Chip Off the Old Block Head," art by Samm Schwartz; Archie is in despair because Miss Grundy is coming to his house to talk to his father about his bad grades. "Katy Keene Bags a Bird," script and art by Bill Woggon; Katy goes hunting with Randy. "The Little Helper," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx tries to help her parents with their chores. "The Wrong End," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; A potential advertising client of Linda's father tries to test his miracle hair oil on Wilbur's head, but nothing can flatten Wilbur's hair no matter how much of the goo is rubbed into it. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by George Klein. Art by George Klein, Bob Powell, Ted Galindo and Joe Orlando. Love and heartbreak unfold on the comics page. Pro writer Ernest doesn't know how to tell his girlfriend that her novel isn't that great. Alice is in a hurry to get married. Secretary Madge is in love with her boss. Also featuring a vintage ad for airline careers, a sign of the growth of commercial aviation in the '50s. Ashes of Despair; Problems; Thrill to Wed!; Love Me, Please Love Me!; Love Is All. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 9, Issue 4 - Winter, 1959. Softcover, 7" x 8", 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 2, Issue 4 - Winter, 1959. Men's interest magazine with articles, exposes, fiction stories, and pin-up photography. 8.5" x 10.5", 82 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.35.

8 1/2 in. x 11 in. 64 pages. B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Bud Sagendorf. Scripts and art by Bud Sagendorf. The Black Ghosk!; Swee'Pea finds a black ghost in his toy box but it turns out to be Wimpy, who have been evicted and plans to secretly stay at Popeye's house indefinitely. The Cow's-Back Treadmill text story. Private Property!; Olive inherits a well in the desert but Black Jack claims it for himself; Surprisingly, it's Wimpy and not Popeye who eats a desert spinach plant and defeats Black Jack. H2O!; The Professor objects to a high water bill. Vowing to find his own source of water, he ends up flooding his house. Based on the classic cartoon and comic strip character. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Dec. 1959 - Mechanical science and technology magazine. This issue features: "I Lived With the Astronauts", "He Fishes for Sharks With Balloons", "Oil Hunters With Aqualungs", "Cat Eye Turns Night Into Day" and more. 6.5" x 9.25", 308 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Vol. 175 #6, Dec. 1959 - America's Leading New Idea Magazine. Features include: "Bubbles Are Big Business", "Blow-up Satellites?", "Edison's Better Battery", "Even Mercedes Has Tailfins", "Are We Turning Into Giants?" and more. 6.5" x 9.5", 252 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Comic book starring the Warner Bros. cartoon character Porky Pig. The King Size Prize; Porky enters a soap contest and wins the remote kingdom of Pundolia, complete with castle, crown, throne, and subjects; When he gets there he finds all the residents are obsessed with cowboy TV shows. Forward March text story with Mary Jane and Sniffles. Jumping at Con-Clue-Sions, art by Vivie Risto; Henery misinterprets a series of events and thinks someone is chasing Ollie. Musical Mishap; Porky tries to impress Petunia with his singing, but he has a terrible voice. Scared Stiff; After watching a triple feature of scary movies, Porky and Cicero keep getting frightened by common objects on their way home. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Vintage men's interest magazine that focuses on adventure short fiction stories, true crime, war updates, and pin-up photography. 8.5" x 11", 82 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Vol. 4, No. 9 - December 1959. Edited by Frank Robinson, Harlan Ellison, Mack Reynolds among others. Fiction by Richard Matheson, Harlan Ellison and Mack Reynolds. "Eyes of Dust" by Ellison illustrated by Leo Dillon. Lenny Bruce contributes a humorous article written in screenplay format. Pictorials, articles and cartoons round out the issue. 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W and full color. -MATURE CONTENT- Cover price $0.50.

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Photo cover of the famous singing cowboy. Bushman's Gold starring Roy Rogers and Roy Junior, art by Nat Edson; Roy and Dusty land near an old ruin in Africa and are shot at. The Lancer text story. The Friendly Cow-Poke starring Dale Evans, art by Russ Manning. The Family Picnic text story. The Man Hunter starring Roy Rogers, art by Nat Edson; Two bounty hunters are after an innocent man, and Roy must track them down before they kill the man. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

1959/1960. Yearly Adventures of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Cover price $0.10.

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Men's interest magazine focusing on Western adventure stories. 8.5" x 11", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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#12, 12-2/60, 10c. Stories featuring the adventurous puppy of Lady and the Tramp. Issue features "Puppy Performer," "Roast Rumpus," "Birds of a Feather," and "Winter Wrap." Issue also has Bongo in "Fun Festival," one-page gag strips, one-page text feature "Like Bumps on a Log." Story and art credits: unknown. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.