Comic books August 1960

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Cover art by Russ Heath. 1st appearance of Sea Devils in The Golden Monster!, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Russ Heath; SCUBA diver Dane Dorrance hopes to earn his Dad's UDT flippers; Judy Walton hopes to land the lead in the movie "Sea Devils"; Biff Bailey hopes to prove he's not a "clumsy ox"; Nicky Walton hopes to prove he's a man. The A-B-Seas of Skin Diving!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Information on scuba diving, equipment, mysteries and joys; And "Never dive alone!" Monsters of the Seven Seas! article. Ad for The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis, art by Bob Oksner. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Simon. Stories and art by Dee Caruso, Bill Levine, Angelo Torres, and Joe Simon. One of the more successful MAD mimics, created by comics legend Joe Simon, featuring an array of comedic talent. Crestwood/Feature was the first of several publishers. Spoofs of The Untouchables cop show and Ben-Hur. What if comedy writers wrote Lincoln's Gettysburg Address? Ad spoofs, cartoons, profiles of humor icons Jack Paar and Dean Martin, and even a fumetti (photo-comic) satirizing late-night movies on TV. The Birth of Sick; My Sick Sick World; If Certain Citizens Ran the Government; Creating New Animals by Cross Breeding; Monologue for Sick Comics; The Retouchables; Bitter For Life; Hitler Is Still Alive; History in the Making; Products of the Fertil-ized Mind; Sick Nursery Rhymes; Bin Her; Late Late Movies; Academy Awards for Other Industries; Doubleheader Award; The Hand-Wrought Jewelry of Olga Murch; Fan Magazines for Movie Monsters. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Articles on sports, crime, and adventuring, plus pin-up photos. 8" x 10.5". 100 pages. B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.35.

Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Sal Trapani. A showcase for popular Western heroes and movie cowboys. Wyatt Earp faces the untamed mountain men Moose and Crusher Bantree. The Gunmaster learns that outlaws are planning to frame the nearby Sioux and start a war with white settlers. Annie Oakley decides to teach the Tansey Brothers some manners. Lash LaRue: Gun Reign; The Gunmaster: Behind the Guns; Harrison Trail; Wild Bill Hickok: End of a Badman; Annie Oakley: Darlin' Annie; Wyatt Earp: The Mountain Men. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani and Joe Gill. Sci-fi and super-heroics from Charlton Comics. Captain Atom's young friend Billy has a secret existence in outer space with a giant alien bird, in a strange story with early art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. Alien agents try to decide if planet Earth is ripe for invasion. Future Earth wages interplanetary war against the forces of Pluto. Spies from Another World; The Enigma of Pluto; Captain Atom: The Unexpected Visitor; The Little Wanderer; Where Are They? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Science-fiction tales with twist endings from the dawn of the Space Age. A comic-book artist's tale of invading aliens comes eerily to life, in a story (and cover) with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. (Ditko inserts art of Charlton characters Captain Atom and the Mysterious Traveler in the background of the artist's studio.) A Martian tyrant tries to convince his advisors to invade the next planet over, Earth. Professor Barnes creates the ultimate weapon, and is then captured by Jupiterians who want to use it to conquer Earth. Planet of Violence; The Implosion Bomb; NRL Rockets; The Monstrous Deception; The Blue Men of Bantro. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Howie Post and others. Spooky - unlike his cousin, Casper the Friendly Ghost - loves to scare people, but his kindly ghost girlfriend Poil disapproves. After his house is robbed, Spooky gets a ghost watchdog, Horatio, who turns out to be lovable but not very bright. Spooky goes all the way to Switzerland to get cheese for a mouse, in return for advice on scaring. Wendy tries to undo the spell placed on a magic wand. Spooky Meets Horatio; The Scary Secret; Nightmare: Prancy Fancy; Big Game Hunter; A Tale of TV; Wendy: The Bewitched Wand. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 144, No. 2. August 1960. Articles and stories about hunting, fishing, wildlife, arms and ammunition and more. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 1, Issue 20 - circa 1960, 8.5" x 11", 94 pages, B&W and color. Men's interest magazine with articles and nude photos. MATURE READERS Cover price $1.00.

Men's adventure magazine featuring articles on sports, hunting politics and crime. 10-in. x 13-in., 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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"Raiders of the Giant World!" (art by Murphy Anderson); "Secret of the Cosmic Bullet!"; and Star Hawkins in "The Case of the Counterfeit Credits!" Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Lend a Friendly Hand!" 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Short tales of science fiction, fantasy and horror with twist endings. An accountant gains the ability to control electricity, in a story by Steve Ditko that presages Ditko's later Spider-Man foe, Electro. Matt's dreams direct him to a strange machine previously buried by an alien intelligence. Carl, who resembles J. R. "Bob" Dobbs, finds a empty time machine in a cave and decides to take it for a spin. The Human Powerhouse; The Incredible Cosmic Motor; Top Secret; The Time Skipper; A Lost Treasure. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Return of Taboo!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; After his apparent destruction, Taboo reconstitutes himself and runs amok; He is eventually stopped by the arrival of others from his world. "Mystery Pupil" text story, art by Joe Maneely. "I Am the Beast-Man!", art by Don Heck; A criminal transforms himself into a dog in order to escape from burglaries unnoticed; He must return home quickly or be stuck as a dog, but is picked up by a dog catcher and trapped in the pound. "The Strange Magic of Master Khan!", art by Steve Ditko; A pirate steals the ship of an Asian sorcerer; The ship's owner curses the thieves, shrinking the ship and imprisoning them in a glass bottle. "Am I the...Unhuman?", art by Paul Reinman; A scientist in builds a robot identical to himself, and programs it with his own memories; When robots are banned, the robot believes that it is the real person, and its creator the duplicate. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Prototype issue (Human Torch). Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "I Am Dragoom! The Flaming Invader!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A flaming alien monster terrorizes Earth; A movie director fools him by using special effects to fake the arrival of police from Vulcan in pursuit of the monster, frightening him away. "The Pact" text story. "Beware!! The Ghosts Surround Me!!", art by Don Heck; A fugitive hides in an abandoned house, but aliens from another dimension appear to him; They cannot hurt him, but instead they phase him into an immaterial state and leave him there forever. "The Dummy and Me!", art by Paul Reinman; Some gangsters come for a ventriloquist who has unpaid gambling debts; They corner him in the alley and shoot him. "I Found the Mad Universe!", art by Steve Ditko; A scientist uses a powerful new microscope to discover an entire world existing at the sub-atomic level; He is horrified to find that this world, Earth, is just as barbaric and violent as his own. 36 pgs., full color.

Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Bill Molno, and Vince Alascia. Military drama focusing on the undersea vessels of WWII and the Cold War. Scott joins the Navy sub fleet with a vendetta against the lieutenant he blames for his father's death. A sub is trapped in a mine field while on a demolition mission. Commander Beeker is so tough, even the men in his command want to see him beaten. Plus a vintage article about how atomic submarines changed sea warfare. The Last Man Out; Tomorrow's Dreadnought; Help From an Old Enemy; Diving Dolphins; The Cast-Iron Captain. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Vintage magazine featuring stories about, and tips for those interested in the nudist way of life. Softcover Magazine, 8" x 11", 32 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

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Sunday Pix Vol. 12 (1960).

Sunday Pix Vol. 12 (1960).

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Sunday Pix Vol. 12 (1960).

Sunday Pix Vol. 12 (1960).

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Day Lois Lane Forgot Superman!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois asks a hypnotist to make her forget Superman. House ad for Superman Annual #1. The Superman of the Past!, script by Otto Binder, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois dreams she's in ancient times and meets Samson, who also has a secret identity. Mr. and Mrs. Clark (Superman) Kent!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois marries Clark Kent and then gets depressed because she can't tell anybody she's really married to Superman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Long Running vintage men's interest digest magazine that features articles, war stories, short fiction, true crime, and black and white pin-up photography. 5" x 7.5", 130 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS-

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas, and Sal Trapani. Romantic drama is never so dramatic as it is during the teen years. Childhood sweethearts Anne and David are reunited, but unfortunately, it's on the eve of her engagement to Bob, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Dianne goes on a blind date with handsome Vince and finds herself opening up to him. Marge is going steady with Johnny, which is why she is surprised to find herself attracted to Clay. The Isle of Dreams; The Two of Us; The Only Girl in the World; Cupid's Note. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. The legendary lawmen of frontier Texas bring justice to the lawless West. The border town called Guntown is taken over by Kelp Peters and his gang, and only the Texas Rangers can stop them...if they get the call for help. Outlaw Chihuahua Charlie (gotta love these names) squats on the land claimed by retired Ranger Bo Macklin, so he has an excuse for a gunfight. Ranger Earl must free Buckshot City from the rule of Morgan and his gang of owlhoots. Saddle Tramp; Ranger in Exile; Their Way; The Owlhoot Trail; Clay Pigeon. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Issue 302. Aug. 6, 1960. 9 3/4" x 12 1/2". 20 pages. Black and white.

Issue 303. Aug. 13, 1960. 9 3/4" x 12 1/2". 20 pages. Black and white.

Issue 304. Aug. 20, 1960. 9 3/4" x 12 1/2". 20 pages. Black and white.

Issue 305. Aug. 27, 1960. 9 3/4" x 12 1/2". 20 pages. Black and white.

Cover by George Wildman. Stories and art by George Wildman and others. A poor man's Casper, Timmy is not merely misunderstood; he's actively afraid of everything. Since Timmy doesn't want to scare anyone, Maxie uses ventriloquism to make Timmy say "Boo." Uncle Slyly, the uncle of Atomic Bunny's enemy the Fox, refuses to believe that one bunny can outfight a fox. Since Timmy is afraid of his own shadow, Wilma uses magic to set his shadow free, but that creates a different set of problems. Maxie's Prank; Some Lessons Well Learned; Shadow Shy; One Bet Too Many; Atomic Bunny: Uncle Slyly's Visit; Toy Shy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Harvey Eisenberg. Stories by Don R. Christensen and unknown. Art by Phil de Lara, Lynn Karp, Harvey Eisenberg and Vivie Risto. Featuring: Tom & Jerry in "Redskin Game" with art by Phil de Lara; Spike & Tyke in "The Purring Purrp" with art by Lynn Karp; Bertie Bird text story "Bird Dog Dodgers" with art by Harvey Eisenberg; Wuff the Prairie Dog in "River Roust" by Don R. Christensen and Vivie Risto; Mouse Musketeers in "Misery Loves Company" with art by Karp; Barney Bear with Fuzzy & Wuzzy in "The Painter-Uppers" with art by Karp; and Mouse Musketeers 1-pager "Foiled Feline" with art by Eisenberg. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 29, Issue 5 -August 1960. Formerly New Detective Magazine. Adventure articles, stories and pictorials. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 82 pages. B&W. MATURE. Cover price $0.25.

Vol. 4 #6 - August 1960. Men's interest magazine featuring adventure fiction, true life stories, and pictorials. In this issue: American Nite Clubs: Breeding Grounds for Sin Tramps - the girls who stop at nothing in their climb for success; You Married Death, My Love - when marital bliss sours, spouses turn to murder; The Coming of Age of Sweeper Jones - the crisis that turned a boy into a violent man; and The Wild Women Warriors of Laoti. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Issue #40. July-August 1960. Magazine with articles and history relating to the American West. 8.5" x 11". 64 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Joe Maneely. "The Man Who Out-Drew the Kid!", script by Stan Lee, art by John Severin; In the town of Ten Notch, Texas, the Two-Gun Kid is challenged to a showdown by a gunslinger named Will Scragg. "The Fox Strikes!", script by Stan Lee, art by John Severin; While riding on the range, the Two-Gun Kid comes across what appears to be a posse of men chasing after an old man in trouble. "Old Mining Town" text story. "When Rustlers Ride," art by Gene Colan. "Sacrifice for the Sioux!", script by Stan Lee, art by John Severin; The Two-Gun Kid is on the hunt for escaped outlaw Hank Quantrell; While out on the trail looking for him, Quantrell manages to get the drop on him and creases the Kid's head with a bullet, knocking the heroic gunslinger out. 36 pgs., full color. $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. "When the Kid Was Marked for Murder!", script by Stan Lee, art by John Severin; At a local saloon in the town of Tombstone the Two-Gun Kid is challenged by Natchez Krull, who wants to make a reputation for himself by outdrawing him. "No Guns in Town" text story. "The Deadly Dude!", script by Stan Lee, art by John Severin; The Two-Gun Kid rides past a mine and witnesses its owners being hassled by a gang of men. "The Outlaw!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Fury of Ox Miller!", script by Stan Lee, art by John Severin; The Two-Gun Kid is walking through a town when suddenly he is tripped by a local outlaw named Ox Miller. 36 pgs., full color.