Comic books January 1963

Long-running men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult cartoons, and nude photography. 8.5" x 11", 74 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Vince Colletta and others. Sweethearts was Charlton's continuation of the first monthly romance title, lasting from the romance boom of the '50s until the early '70s. Kim expects to become foreman of her father's ranch after her mother dies, and resents it when her father hires handsome Glen instead. Karen gives herself a fancy makeover so Gil will ask her to the senior prom, but it turns out he prefers the natural look. Child prodigy Paula is a concert pianist by age 16, but secretly longs for a teenage life like her friends (one of whom drives a jalopy like Archie's). A Need for Love; Everybody's Body; My Faithless Heart!; Love Comes to the Rescue; Music in My Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "Haag! Hunter of Helpless Humans!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Steve Ditko; An alien hunter named Haag comes to earth looking for new game to hunt and sets out to capture humans from around the world. "Muscle Man" text story. "A Voice in the Dark," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Paul Reinman; A crook hides in a wax museum, but he is scared off by a phonogram record. The curator finds the record, but no one except the statues could have turned it on. "Behold - the Monster!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A publicity agent has a large paper machete monster created to promote a new movie but is despondent when his boss criticizes him for public complaints the object is generating; Unknown to anyone on Earth, an alien invasion force is drawing near when its commander orders the viewscreen to display a typical Earth creature so they will know what to expect. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "Haag! Hunter of Helpless Humans!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Steve Ditko; An alien hunter named Haag comes to earth looking for new game to hunt and sets out to capture humans from around the world. "Muscle Man" text story. "A Voice in the Dark," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Paul Reinman; A crook hides in a wax museum, but he is scared off by a phonogram record. The curator finds the record, but no one except the statues could have turned it on. "Behold - the Monster!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A publicity agent has a large paper machete monster created to promote a new movie but is despondent when his boss criticizes him for public complaints the object is generating; Unknown to anyone on Earth, an alien invasion force is drawing near when its commander orders the viewscreen to display a typical Earth creature so they will know what to expect. 36 pgs., full color

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Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. The Vengeance of the Scarlet Beetle!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers; Ant-Man fights a beetle made super-intelligent by radiation. The Remedy Oil text story, art by Marie Severin. Ozamm the Terrible!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Don Heck; A factory worker laid off to be replaced by a machine foils a seemingly invincible alien by cutting off his power source. The Toy Soldiers, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A boy who enjoys toy soldiers buys a new civil war figure to place in his prisoner of war stockade. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. The Vengeance of the Scarlet Beetle!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers; Ant-Man fights a beetle made super-intelligent by radiation. The Remedy Oil text story, art by Marie Severin. Ozamm the Terrible!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Don Heck; A factory worker laid off to be replaced by a machine foils a seemingly invincible alien by cutting off his power source. The Toy Soldiers, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A boy who enjoys toy soldiers buys a new civil war figure to place in his prisoner of war stockade. 36 pgs., full color.

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Painted cover art by George Wilson. "The Bushmen" one-page story, art by Jesse Marsh. "The Lion of Cathne," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan orders the construction of a lion decoy, in the tradition of the Trojan Horse, in order to help Jathon reconquer Cathne. "Sayid the Somali" text story starring Mabu. "The Lost Eagle," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Aquila lays a pair of eggs and hatches them. "The Tunnel," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; The hypnotic strangers are exiled but make their way back into the valley of Aba-Zulu, only to be caught in a rock slide. "The Tuaregs," art by Jesse Marsh; A brief description of the life and culture of the Tuaregs. "Timbuktu," art by Jesse Marsh; A brief description of the ancient city of Timbuktu. Tarzan Pin-Up No. 2 back cover by George Wilson. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

5th (1963) Edition - 1st printing. Written by John Rosenfield, Jr. Art by Jack Patton. A collection of Daily comic strips from the pages of the Dallas News covering topics from Texas History. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 218 pages, B&W.

Cover by Bill Montes and Ernie Bache. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Pete Morisi, Vince Alascia, Charles Nicholas, and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. The legendary lawmen of frontier Texas bring justice to the lawless West. Survivor of an Apache massacre, Yance Colby grows up to become a death-dealing outlaw, trusting only his brother Ben, the other survivor. Ranger Andy escorts outlaw Pinto Ames through hostile territory, but Pinto wants them to be caught... or killed. A Ranger goes undercover on a cattle drive to find an escaped desperado. Fear Fever; A Dangerous Spot; Double Danger; Trouble Trail; Apache Ambush. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Stories, Art and Cover by John Stanley? In this issue: untitled Judy half-pager (on inside front cover); untitled Judy Junior half-pager (on inside front cover); Val and Judy in "Doodles"; Val 1-pager "Apartners"; Val and Evie in "Heap of Trouble"; Judy 1-pager "The Champ"; Val in "Ah, Love!"; Judy in "Pizza Platter"; Val and Judy in "Pals to the End"; 1-page untitled Tomboy Terry text story; Judy Junior in "S'no Day for Sleds"; untitled Val and Judy half-pager (on inside back cover); untitled Judy Junior half-pager (on inside back cover); untitled Judy half-pager (on back cover); and untitled Judy Junior half-pager (on back cover). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. Loki returns in The Vengeance of Loki!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, inks by Dick Ayers and Steve Ditko; Loki discovers Thors secret identity and separates him from his hammer, forcing him to remain a human; Loki torments humanity, but Dr. Blake tricks him into allowing him to regain the hammer and become Thor, defeating Loki and returning him to Asgard. Masquerade" text story. Behind Locked Doors!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A Soviet spy attempts to get American factory workers to strike by acts of sabotage and by convincing them that working conditions are unsafe; He doesn't reckon with the machines, which are "Made in America," coming to life with a mind of their own and taking matters in their own hands in order to deal with him. Long Live the Queen!", art by Don Heck; An impatient successor in ancient Egypt attempts to poison the queen, but is caught and sentenced to death; She bribes a sorceror to cast a spell to reincarnate her as a queen, and she is reborn as a queen bee. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. Loki returns in The Vengeance of Loki!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, inks by Dick Ayers and Steve Ditko; Loki discovers Thors secret identity and separates him from his hammer, forcing him to remain a human; Loki torments humanity, but Dr. Blake tricks him into allowing him to regain the hammer and become Thor, defeating Loki and returning him to Asgard. Masquerade" text story. Behind Locked Doors!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A Soviet spy attempts to get American factory workers to strike by acts of sabotage and by convincing them that working conditions are unsafe; He doesn't reckon with the machines, which are "Made in America," coming to life with a mind of their own and taking matters in their own hands in order to deal with him. Long Live the Queen!", art by Don Heck; An impatient successor in ancient Egypt attempts to poison the queen, but is caught and sentenced to death; She bribes a sorceror to cast a spell to reincarnate her as a queen, and she is reborn as a queen bee. 36 pgs., full color.

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Photo on cover. Back cover features pinup of front cover photo. The Three Stooges in "Ali Blah Blah and the Forty Thieves" in which the Three Stooges help Ali Blah Blah on a treasure hunt and "A Hair-Racing Experience." Issue also has backup feature Professor Putter in "A Case of Double Trouble," one- page text feature "Man Among Men," and one page gag strips. No story/art credits given. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Issue 430. Jan. 19, 1963. 9 3/4" x 12 1/2". 20 pages. Black and white.

Issue 431. Jan. 26, 1963. 9 3/4" x 12 1/2". 20 pages. Black and white.

Cover by Jon D'Agostino. A poor man's Casper, Timmy is not merely misunderstood; he's actively afraid of everything. Timmy has adventures when he accompanies Wilma the Witch to the beach. Then he gets to go deep-sea diving. The Croc Doc tries to help a crocodile who can't swim, and realizes the problem must be "zykological." Seashore Shudders; Raro the Rabbit: Frog in the Moon; Croc Doc. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Volume 2, Issue 4 - January, 1963. Men's interest magazine with fiction and articles with the emphasis on nude pictorials. Includes a color centerfold. 8 1/2" x 11", 78 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $1.00.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

January, 1963. Men's interest magazine that focuses heavily on the bachelor lifestyle with tons of articles that explore sexual health, erotic short fiction stories, adult humor comic strips, product reviews, and nude pin-up photography. - 8" x 10.5", 76 pages, Color/B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

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Presenting fiction and non-fiction stories, many of which are religious in nature—a Treasure Chest of fun and facts! Includes a puzzle page, "Happy 1963," (artist and illustrator uncredited), "Our Curious Calendar," by D.H. Johnson, "Fearless Ferdy," by Capt. Frank Moss, "Talking It Over with Father John," "America, the Melting Pot," by Marian Pehowski, illustrated by Lloyd Ostendorf, "Chuck White and His FRiends," by Fran Matera, "Treasure Jests," "Static Electricity," (writer and artist uncredited), "The Story of Pope John XXIII, Who Won Our Hearts," (writer and artist uncredited), and "Pierre," (writer and artist uncredited). This issue has a beautiful wraparound Happy New Year-related full-color cover. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Edited by Richard J. Voelkel. Stories by Ruth Burton, Reed Crandall, Frank Moss, Frank Borth, Jim Zofkie, Dick Giordano, Father John, Max Pine, and Fran Matera. Presenting fiction and non-fiction stories, many of which are religious in nature—a Treasure Chest of fun and facts! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Edited by Richard J. Voelkel. Cover by Reed Crandall. Stories by Ruth Burton, Reed Crandall, Lloyd Ostendorf, Frank Borth, Marian Pehowski, Lloyd Ostendorf, Max Pine, Fran Matera, Pete Hironaka, Father John, and Joe Sinnott. Presenting fiction and non-fiction stories, many of which are religious in nature—a Treasure Chest of fun and facts! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 7 #1 - January 1963. Men's interest magazine featuring adventure fiction, true life stories, and pictorials. In this issue: Epidemic - The Desperate Hunt for the Beautiful Girl Who Is America's Walking Plague; Last Days of Hitler's Depraved Dagger Girls; Our Army's Terrifying Electronic Horror Weapon That Creates "Human Robots"; and Medicine's Sensational Do-it-Yourself Test That Spots a Potential Sex Maniac. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Painted cover. Turok in "Valley of the Dangerous Dreams" in which Turok and Andar battle deadly illusions and "Prey of the Cave Monster" in which Turok searches for Andar who has disappeared down river. Issue also has backup feature "Young Earth - Creatures of the Grasslands," a one-page text feature "The Test," and one-page strips. No art/story credits given. No ads in book. Entire issue from cover to cover is comic stories and one-page strips. Back cover is pinup of front cover illustration. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Stories by Stan Lee. Art and Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. America's most unusual Western hero! Two-Gun Kid stars in: "The Killer and the Kid"; 1-pager "How Matt Hawk Becomes the Two-Gun Kid"; 2-pager "Two Lives Has He!"; and "When the Apaches Strike"! Also in this issue: Back-up story "And Not a Word Was Spoken" by Lee and Ayers. And: 2-page text story "The New Pupil" with illustration by Joe Maneely, reprinted from Western Kid (1954 Atlas) #11. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Stories by Stan Lee. Art and Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. America's most unusual Western hero! Two-Gun Kid stars in: "The Killer and the Kid"; 1-pager "How Matt Hawk Becomes the Two-Gun Kid"; 2-pager "Two Lives Has He!"; and "When the Apaches Strike"! Also in this issue: Back-up story "And Not a Word Was Spoken" by Lee and Ayers. And: 2-page text story "The New Pupil" with illustration by Joe Maneely, reprinted from Western Kid (1954 Atlas) #11. 32 pages, full color

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Cover by Carl Barks. Stories and art by Carl Barks, Jim Fletcher, Tony Strobl, and John Liggera. Comics legend Carl Barks creates his masterpiece, featuring the adventures of Donald Duck's Uncle Scrooge, the richest duck in the world. First issue published by Gold Key. A mysterious correspondent offers Ulysses' treasure to Scrooge in exchange for the Old Number One Dime, but his nephews smell a plot by Magica De Spell. Gyro Gearloose's work as a postal carrier leads to lots of new inventions, but not much mail delivered. After Donald accidentally disables Scrooge's robot double, he tries to impersonate Scrooge himself, but that's even worse. Good Old S.U.; Oddball Odyssey; The Tricky Hero; Gyro Gearloose: Posthasty Postman; Kingpin for a Day; A Tip or Two. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Bob Brown. House ad introducing Johnny DC as Superman DC Publications' official mascot. Prison Camp on Asteroid X-3, art by George Roussos. On the Planet Og humor page by Henry Boltinoff. House ad for Showcase #41. Prospector-- In Outer Space! featuring Spaceman-at-Work, art by Sid Greene. Article describing the work of astronomers using observatory telescopes to map the universe. House ad for Aquaman #6 and Rip Hunter #11, art by Nick Cardy and Bill Ely. The Man Who Petrified Heroes, script by Arnold Drake, art by Bob Brown; Space Ranger and Cryll are captured by the evil Darmbua, who plans to turn all his enemies to stone. Pennies for UNICEF!public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Herbie cameo in "1,000 Years Ago in 1962!" (script by Richard Hughes as "Shane O'Shea"; art by Ogden Whitney), "Recurrent Dream" (script by Thomas R. Drew, art by Paul Reinman), "Nobody Ever Gave Me a Chance!" (script by Hughes as "Pierre Alonzo"; art by Pete Costanza). Whitney cover. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. After a car accident, Anne can read minds, so she sets out to find a good man. Rescued by aliens, Jill has the chance for eternal life on their world. A Depression-era miner learns the man called El Diablo is guarding an ancient cursed treasure. Inner Sight; Valley of Life; Empty Paradise; Things to Come; The Treasure of Quebranchcichi; Hand of Fate. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Stories and art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Bill Molno, Bill Montes and Ernie Bache. The "newest" branch of the US military (officially created in 1947) is featured in war comics from Charlton. A novice gunner's first assignment is with a hotshot Navy pilot he can't stand. Air Force pilot Milhoski returns to the old neighborhood to keep his younger brother from running with bullying loudmouth Acer. An Air Force squadron in Korea wonders if their new lieutenant, a WWII hero, is fit for combat. Plus cautionary tales about church and juvenile delinquency, in the Cold War public service announcement What You Do in Your Spare Time. ("The time is past when our nation could afford street-corner loafers!") First Mission; Odd-Job Crew; Little Boy Blue; Beric the Brave; Clutch Pilot; Your Role in the Cold War: What You Do in Spare Time. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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1964 - A Fleetway Annual! Includes comic stories, prose, articles, and word puzzles. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W.