Comic books September 1956

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Volume 200, Issue 3 - September 3, 1956. 6.75" x 9", 118 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by John Severin. "The Man in the Black Stetson!", pencils by Dick Ayers; The Rawhide Kid comes across a man named Anson wearing a unique black Stetson on the trail about to be bushwhacked by a pair of gunmen and stops them; The two men then claim that they mistook the rider for someone else; The man notes that this is the second time he was attacked by someone and joins the Rawhide Kid in bringing the shooters to the jail in Shotgun City. "Deep Gulch Mystery" text story. "Ghost of Bull Run!", pencils by Dick Ayers; The sheriff rushes to the home owned by the Rawhide Kid and tells the Kid and his ward Randy Clayton that someone has broken the the Kelsey gang; They return to Shotgun City too late to stop the outlaws from escaping but the Kid much to the annoyance of the locals; However, the Rawhide Kid finds tracks that they can trail but soon the trail runs cold forcing them to return town to learn that a gambling syndicate has set up in town while they were gone. "Blind Justice!", pencils by Dick Ayers; In a lawless town the Rawhide Kid is confronted by a man seeking to get out of town and is willing to shoot the Kid and steal his horse to get it; The Kid offers up his horse, but when the gunslinger tires to leave, Apache bucks him off. When the Kid subdues the would-be horse thief and asks where the law is and is laughed at. "Man On the Run!", script by Stan Lee. "Showdown in Shadow Gap!", art by Dick Ayers; The Rawhide Kid is returning to Shotgun City and finds two men blocking his path in Shadow Gap; When they refuse to let him pass, the Kid lets his guns do the talking and sends them packing, but they vow to get back at him; Not liking the looks of the two characters he just encountered, the Rawhide Kid decides to follow them and see what they are up to. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 8, Issue 5 - September, 1956. Cover by Harry Schaare. Men's adventure magazine with articles, stories and pictorials. This issue with a Sam Bass article by J. Frank Dobie, Brigitte Bardot article, and an Anita Ekberg centerfold. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 90 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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 $0.25.

Photo cover of the famous dog. Article on animals on the Northern plains. Thunder Mountain, art by Sparky Moore; Don Devlin is one of the skiers competing in the Big Thunder Mountain Race, and he is desperate to even kill to win the thousand-dollar prize. The Wendigo text story. Untitled Paul Bunyan, Jr. story, art by August Lenox; Paul's birch canoe is overturned by a huge black bear. The Secret Gold of the Chinnamuk, art by Sparky Moore; Volunteering for a mercy mission, Red, Muk and Rinty set out to deliver fever serum to the Chinnamuk Indians far back in the Canadian wilds. Article on the Nome gold strike and the "Three Lucky Swedes." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Muscle, track, and drag racing cars. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Bill Molno and Sal Trapani. Charlton presents tales of Robin Hood, freely adapted from the legends of old. When French soldiers invade England, Robin and the Merry Men, visiting the coast, form the first line of defense. Robin and Friar Tuck impersonate tax collectors and find new a way to "rob the rich." Plus the story of King Richard's adventures in the Crusades. Robin Hood and the French Invaders; Taxes for the Poor; The Lady Elaine; Fight for the Glory of the King!; King Richard and the Crusaders. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Ghost Bullets" and "Hostage" (art on both by John Buscema). Trigger stars in "The Twister." Chuckwagon Charley's Tales back-up story. Photo cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

36 pages, full color. 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.

Issue 13, 1956. 5" x 7.5", 114 pages, B&W, Text Only.

Sept 1956. Cover by Ed Emshwiller. Science fiction stories: "Galactic Chest" by Clifford D. Simak, "Social Climber" by Milton Lesser, "The Songs of Summer" by Robert Silverberg, "Consumership" by Margaret St. Clair, "The Other Army" by George Hudson Smith, and "Co-Incedence" by Irwin Booth. Illustrations by Kelly Freas, Ed Emsh, Garrett, and Paul Orban. 5-1/2 in. x 7-1/8 in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

Screen Stars Magazine was one among many of the supermarket celebrity tabloids that focused heavily on the day to day lives of the Hollywood elite, during the golden-age of cinema. This publication is filled cover to cover with typical fodder such as candid celebrity photos (some of which are in color), gossip columns, reader's letters to the editor, and the latest motion picture advertisements. 8.5" x 10.5", 74 pages, mostly B&W with a few color photos. Cover price $0.15.

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Doris Day photo cover. Movie fan magazine. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 92 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Arthur Peddy & Bernard Sachs. Stories by unknown. Art by Arthur Peddy, Gil Kane, Bernard Sachs, Mike Sekowsky and unknown. The moment their lips met, she lost her heart to Bill! How could she know he would only laugh when she told him..."Love is Forever!" Also featuring: "Heartbreak for Three!"; "Love is a Game!"; and "No Time for Tears!" Plus: A Woman to Remember 2-pager on wilderness physician Bethenia Owens. And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover of Mitzi Gaynor. This issue features a three-page article on Julie Newmar. 10" x 13", 52 pages, B&W Cover price $0.15.

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Volume 13, Issue 9 - September, 1956. In this issue; "Why B-Girl Sex Traps Flourish", "Opium Eating at the Drug Store", "Why Cops Hate Sex Criminals", and more. Plus, lots of cartoons, sports and war stories. Softcover Magazine, 8" x 10.5", 84 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Warren Kremer. Spooky - unlike his cousin, Casper the Friendly Ghost - loves to scare people, but his kindly ghost girlfriend Poil disapproves. Nightmare investigates after a horseshoe falls from the sky. Spooky lets Bat Belfry take over his house, so he can vacation in a haunted castle and get away from Bat Belfry. Wendy's mean-spirited cousin Minnie gets them both captured by a hungry ogre. Powerless; The Ghostly Trio; Nightmare; Giant Size Package; A Nasty Knight; The Big Fight; The Tale of the Tea Shop; Wendy: Minnie the Meanie. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 3, Issue 3 - September 1956. Cover by Tom Ryan. Men's interest magazine focusing on hunting, fishing, and fitness articles. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 98 pages, B&W Cover price $0.35.

Fall 1956. Published by Martin Goodman. Men's magazine focusing on Hunting stories and articles. Cover by Mort Kunstler. Illustrations by Al Rossi, Al Cosentino, Mort Kunstler, Walter Popp, Julian Block, John Chilly. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 98 pages, B&W Cover price $0.35.

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Men's adventure magazine featuring articles on sports, hunting politics and crime. 10-in. x 13-in., 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Jerry Grandenetti. Payload, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Russ Heath. X Marks the War, script by Bill Finger, art by Arthur Peddy. Battle Beat, script by Bill Finger, art by Mort Meskin. One Medal: On Loan, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"Good-Bye, My Love!", art by Jay Scott Pike; The love between Chuck and Rose is tested when he has to leave for three months on business. "New Love!" text story. "Oh Promise Me!"; Janis works in her father's diner where the customers are mostly truck drivers and men working at the nearby plant; Things change when a man in a well-pressed suit visits the diner. "Beneath a Tropic Moon!", art by Jerry Robinson; Gail meets Kirk on a cruise, but is afraid to tell him she is just a hard-working secretary. "Can I Forget You," art by Ann Brewster; Pam never dates any boy more than once until she meets Vince. "To Have And To Hold," art by Vince Colletta; After their marriage, Agnes' desire for costly parties causes friction with Matt. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

"the Skyscraper That Came to Life," "Puzzle From Planet X," "the Time-Wise Thief!" (art by John Giunta), and "The Man Who Lived Nine Lifetimes!" (pencils by Gil Kane). Ruben Moreira cover? 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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"The End of the Line" with art by Paul Reinman; "Both of Me!" with art by Harry Lazarus; "The Fog That Couldn't Lift!" with art by Steve Ditko; "The World Outside!" with art by Bill Benulis; "The Needle Swings!" with art by Robert Q. Sale; "Sleep, You Fool!" with art by John Forte; and a two-page text story, "The Newshound." Bill Everett cover. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Sheldon Mayer, scripts and art by Mayer. "The Shiny Round Roller"; Spike gets a marble but then loses it in the vacuum cleaner, so he and Sugar plot to retrieve it. "Spike Discovers the Ocean!"; Spike goes to the beach for the first time but he doesn't think much of the water. "Lobsters Away!"; When Spike's father decides he can't eat a lobster, Spike gets to bring it home from the restaurant as a pet. "Anti-Aunty"; Spike is afraid of his Aunt Minerva, who has been left to babysit, but Sugar's Uncle Charley saves the kids. Pint-Size Pin-Ups by Mayer. Little Pete half-page by Henry Boltinoff. The Case of the Careless Camper! public service announcement starring Peter Porkchops, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. 36 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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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Secret Lives of Superboy, script by Jerry Coleman, art by John Sikela; Ma Kent accidentally donates Clark's baby things to charity. My Super-Pet, Krypto!, script by Otto Binder, art by John Sikela; When Superboy is trapped by kryptonite, Krypto has to do all his feats for him. The Super-Money of Smallvile, script by Otto Binder, art by Curt Swan; Superboy raises money to help build an amusement park. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Al Plastino. The Brain From the Future starring Superman and Prof. Martin, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Perry White, Jr., Demon Reporter starring Superman, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Girl Cops of Metropolis starring Superman, art by Al Plastino; the girls suspect that Clark is Superman. Full-page full-color interior ad for Kellog's Corn Flakes Superman Space Satellite Launcher set, 25c plus one Kellogg's Corn Flakes box top. (Wonder what that cereal box goes for today on the collector's market!) 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Mystery of the Canine Champ; Jimmy covers a pet show that has the smartest dog in the world. Jimmy Olsen, Speed Demon; Jimmy accidentally drinks a serum that gives him super speed. Unwanted Superman Souvenirs; Jimmy is seen throwing out Superman's souvenirs. Scripts by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Gossip magazine with sensationalistic stories. Heavily illustrated with photographs. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.