Comic books May 1956

Stories and art by Jack Sparling, Warren Kremer, John Belfi, Joe Certa and Bob Powell. Torrid tales of love and heartbreak dressed up as advice to the lovelorn from Harvey. Kay gives in to passion amid the music and hubbub of the New Orleans jazz scene. Marion finds the man she really loves, but unfortunately, she's already married to someone else. Anne loves Barry, but must woo him away from Helen. Like many stories reprinted from the comic's early issues, these have been altered to conform with the Comics Code; for example, the titles "Faithless to My Vows" and "Sworn to Tempt Him" have been changed to "My Faith in My Vows" and "My Sworn Duty." A Melody I Couldn't Resist; Color Clues; No Interest In Love; My Faith in My Vows; Waterfront Girl!; Interrupted Honeymoon; Hair-Do Hints; My Sworn Duty. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Issue 87 - May 1956. True crime magazine with period photographs. 8.5" x 11", 80 pages, B&W Cover price $0.25.

"The Truth About Nora" (art by Vince Colletta), "Forever is a Long Time" (art by Al Hartley), "Happiness Ahead," "Once in a LIfetime," and "Two Loves Have I." Cover price $0.10.

Cover by John Martin. Featuring sensationalized accounts of myths, legends, and stories. 8.5" x 11", 84 pages, B&W Cover price $0.35.

Cover painting by George Giguere of bullfighter Patricia McCormick. Stories by Carole Lewis, Gorden Allyn, Adrienne, Jean Mayfield, Peggy Converse, Christine Herman, and Lee Davis. 8 1/2-in x 11-in. Illustrations by Herbert McClure and Michael Herbert. 66 pages B&W, text with illustrations and photos. Cover price $0.25.

See Four Color 596 and 656 for #1 and #2 of Turok. Painted cover. Turok in "The Exiled Cave Men" in which Turok and Andar try to help a tribe of cave men find a safer home and "Strange Waters" in which Turok and Andar face new dangers when they explore the land down stream. No art/story credits given. No ads in book. Entire issue from cover to cover is comic stories and one page features. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 3, Issue 1 - May, 1956. 6.75" x 9.75", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Auction Item: CGC 5.5 View scans Auction opens January 3 Paper: Off white to white Pedigree: Bethlehem Slab: Significant scratch(es) front or back Label #1207138012

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Cover by Bill Everett. Stories by Carl Wessler and unknown. Art by John Forte, Paul Reinman, Tony Mortellaro, Robert Q. Sale, Bob Powell and unknown. The most uncanny tales ever told! In this issue: "And After Death..." with art by John Forte; "The Hidden Answer" by Carl Wessler and Paul Reinman; "The Building That Grew"; "Don't Nobody Move" with art by Tony Mortellaro; 2-page text story "Circus Magic"; "Double Identity!" with art by Robert Q. Sale; and "The Man Who Saw a Groplin" with art by Bob Powell. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Leonard Starr. "The Magic Hats of M'sieu La Farge, art by Ruben Moreira; M'sieu La Farge's hats have the ability to change men's lives by giving them the personality of the first owners. Binky Says: "It's Fun to Belong! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "The Fastest Man Alive, pencils by Bill Draut, inks by Mort Meskin; Adam Jessup and Clyde Baird compete to be the faster throughout their lives. The One and Only Superman comic ad. Moolah the Mystic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Record of Doom, art by Bill Ely; Jack Marshall creates a sensation with the new single, "Blue Monday." "Some Famous Haunted Houses, script by George Kashdan, art by Raymond Perry. "The Gorilla Who Saved the World, art by Leonard Starr; Professor Jonas Star pretends to swap his mind with his gorilla's to avoid being kidnapped by aliens. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Despite the US affiliation in the title, this was an original war comic from Canadian publisher Superior, focused on the then-new US Air Force. A reporter discovers the truth about a secret American Kamikaze raid during World War II. Freelance pilot Powerhouse Perkins meets the beautiful Miss Chan, but whose side is she on? Two short for the Air Force, Danny gets his chance to pilot an experimental mini-helicopter. Smash That Target!; Powerhouse Perkins: Flying Fists; Escape in Korea; Half-Pint Hero; Vanishing Valley. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ralph Lane. Stories and art by Ralph Lane, William Ferguson and Ernest Lynn (credited as Michael O'Malley). Comic-strip private eye Vic Flint faces colorful killers and mystery murderers. Vic wants to know why ex-mobster Fog Channel is desperate to buy the house belonging to the wealthy Pond family. When the Ponds refuse the offer, Channel arranges to have them and their servants leave the house so he can search it. But even his hired goons don't know what he's searching for, or how it's connected to the murder of Jake Doll. Plus the Ripley-like This Curious World. First issue with the Comics Code seal on the cover. Vic Flint; War Party!; Righterong?; This Curious World. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Tony Strobl. Stories by Carl Barks, Carl Fallberg, Don Christensen, Bob Karp and unknown. Art by Carl Barks, Paul Murry, Jack Bradbury and Al Taliaferro. Donald Duck competes to be Duckburg's Olympic athlete in Carl Barks' "The Olympic Hopeful"! Plus: Mickey Mouse and Goofy in "The Case of the Hungry Ghost" (part 1 of 3); Pluto..."Falls for Tricks by Morty and Ferdie"; Li'l Bad Wolf in "Big Bad Bobcat Comes to Forest"; 1-page Daisy Duck text story "The Invitation"; and four Donald Duck daily strips. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"The Hidden Raiders" (art by Gene Colan); "The Iron Heel"; "Jungle War!"; "We Attack at Dawn!" (art by Mort Drucker); and "Tide of Victory." John Severin cover. Cover price $0.10.

Issue 643 - February, 1952. A collection of true stories from all over the world. 180 Pages, B&W, 7 1/4-in x 10-in. Cover price $0.35.

"Love Net," pencils by Joe Edwards; Dan Cupid explains his spring job of striking love into the hearts of the citizens of Westfield. Katy Butterfly Fashions page. "Time for a Change"; Laurie is afraid that Wilbur isn't asking her to the dance, but she's forgetting that he asked two months ago. "Top O' the Yawning"; Reggie and Archie want to skip school and go to the swimming hole, but Jughead tells them that Miss Grundy passes it on days like today. "Did You Know" text article. "Confidentially Speaking"; Linda gets a ton of dates after a kid says she look like "the lady in the movies." 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Joe Maneely. Gunmen's Choice starring Kid Colt, art by Jack Keller. The Train Robber, script by Stan Lee, art by Gene Colan. Wrath of the Kiowas starring Billy Buckskin, script by Stan Lee, art by Mort Drucker. Don't Draw That Gun, script by Stan Lee, art by Joe Maneely. The Range Rider starring Ringo Kid. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Frank Giacoia. "Wonder Woman Meets Robin Hood," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Paula sends Wonder Woman back to the time of Robin Hood. Get Your Ticket to the Treasury of Books public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "The Secret of the Amazon Ring," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman explains to Steve that she wears an invisible magic ring which will only appear when there's no crime and injustice. Ups and Downs of the Umbrella article. "The Silent SOS," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman has laryngitis and so can't summon her robot plane. Gems of Destiny article; Jade, Sapphire, Chalcedony, Amethyst. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by John Severin. The Cry of the Sorcerers!, art by Werner Roth; A city slicker tries to take advantage of stories concerning sorcerers living in swamp caves, but he outruns the local folks to escape the cave when it turns out there really are wailing sorcerers living deep in the caves. The Secret of the Mountain Top!, art by Bernard Baily. What Went Wrong?, pencils by Bob Forgione, inks by Jack Abel. Guests In The House text story. The Useless Ones!, art by Tony DiPreta. When Will They Come?, art by Bob Bean. Let There Be Light, script by Carl Wessler, art by Dick Ayers. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Winslow Mortimer. The Three Super Musketeers!, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye; Clark, Bruce and Dick are sent into the past by Dr. Nichols to discover the identity of the Man in the Iron Mask. The Indian Fortune Teller starring Tomahawk, art by Fred Ray. Get Your Ticket to the Treasury of Books public service announcement starring Superman and Batman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Adventure Under the Sea text article by Jack Miller [as Jed Maxwell]. The Pictures of Peril starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp; Green Arrow's origin recapped and revised. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Joe Maneely. Gunning For the Marshall starring Wyatt Earp, art by Norman Maurer. Double Trouble text story. The Robberies of the Big Rapids starring Wyatt Earp, art by Norman Maurer. They Called Him a Coward starring Wyatt Earp, art by Norman Maurer. The Legend of Iron-Man McGee, script by Stan Lee, art by John Severin. The Vigilantes Ride, art by Norman Maurer. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Stan Campbell, Whitman Marsh¸ Frank Bolle, Maurice Whitman and Dick Giordano. Classic Western tales starring real-life frontier Marshal Wyatt Earp as the man who can clean up any town, no matter how lawless. Young Wyatt Earp becomes the deputy marshal of Tombstone Arizona, the "toughest town west of the Mississippi.""Honest Jawn" tries to turn Dunning, the Six Gun Kid, against Marshal Wyatt Earp. Pistol Packing Pattie gives the conceited Flash Farrel some straight talk. The Man Who Came to Tombstone; The Diamond Horseshoe; Wounded Cowman; Pistol Packing Pattie Scores a Bulls-Eye!; Bogus Badman; Whitey Whiskers: The Great Fire!; Pistol Packing Pattie: Ego Maniac! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 4, Issue 4. Whole number 28. Cover by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. June loves Ted, but feels inadequate because she's a lousy cook. Alice falls for the new manager at her store, but workplace romances are always tricky. Linda agrees to marry Hal, even though their friends, his exes and even his own mother say he can't stick with one woman. If You Could Only Cook; Under New Management; Aide to Marriage; Hey, Freckles!; New Boy in Town; Office Rose. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #70 on cover; Vol. 7, issue #4 in indicia. Doris loves co-worker Alex, but he has a secret that will keep them apart. Hildy finds that Andy doesn't meet her unrealistic expectations. Sailor Frankie exaggerates his wooing of Laurie when he talks to his buddies. Too Late For Love!; Gilded Cage; Big Disappointment; A Week In Frisco; Janies Wish; Lovely Little Copycat! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 46 #2 - May 1956. Radio control models hobby magazine. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.