Comic books April 1957

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Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Man with the Triple X-Ray Eyes," pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; An occurrence in space causes Superman to lose control of his X-ray vision, making him burn up anything he looks at. "The Great Jungle Animal Count" starring Congo Bill, art by Howard Sherman. 2/3-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. Strange Road under the Sea article. "The Girl Planeteer" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney.36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Confession of Superboy!, script by Otto Binder, art by John Sikela; Clark Kent reveals his id to the world, just to see what will happen! Lionel and His Lions humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Show-Off of the Sea starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. The Doom of the Giant Arrows starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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"The Flying Frogman," "Bullet Net," "Battle Colors," and "The Sixth Soldier" (art by Russ Heath). Edited by Whitney Ellsworth and Robert Kanigher. Cover by Joe Kubert. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Ross Andru, Mike Esposito, Bill Finger, Jack Abel, Morris Waldinger, Tom Nicolisi, Bill Finger, Jerry Grandenetti, and Russ Heath. Adventure tales of war and the military, including some humor—go into combat with All American Men of War! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 31, Issue 4 - April, 1957. 5.5" x 7.5", 132 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Angel. Cover by Mel Casson? Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Featuring the tales "The Diamond Chase," "Safety in Numbers," "The Icy Skate Party" and "The Cozy Club Houses," plus three untitled 1-page stories! Also: Hubert Holmes in the 1-page text story "What a Pickle"! And: Stanley in "The Space Man"! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Bill Everett. The House of Fear!, art by John Forte; A man and a woman enter a creepy house when they are confronted by a spectral figure. Monster in the Mist!, pencils by Al Williamson, inks by Ralph Mayo; A ship briefly goes through a time warp to the year 1519 and return to the present day just in time to avoid being sunk by a sea monster. The Trap!, art by Tony DiPreta. The Trap!, art by Tony DiPreta. Trapped by the Little Men!, art by Pete Morisi; When little men wake him from a sound sleep demanding that he come with them, a man realizes that his ancestor was Gulliver from "Gulliver's Travels." When He Presses the Button!, art by Ed Winiarski. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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April 1957. Cover by Freas. Stories: "Call Me Joe" by Poul Anderson, "Chain Reaction" by John A. Sentry, "Torch" by Christopher Anvil, "The Mile-Long Spaceship" by Kate Wilhelm, "The Lost Vegan" by E. J. McKenzie, Jr. and "The Dawning Light" (Part 2 of 3) by Robert Randall. Article "The Unblind Workings of Chance" by Isaac Asimov. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.75-in.; 162 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Volume 2, Issue 2 - April, 1957. Men's interest magazine with fiction, articles, and cartoons. This issue has one non-nude female pictorial. 8.5" x 10.5", 92 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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"The Commie-Busters" (art by Gene Colan?), "In the Thick of Battle" (art by Paul Reinman), "Battlefield Fury" (art by Cal Massey), "Decoy!" (art by George Woodbridge), "An Ambush Awaits Them" (art by Don Heck), and a two-page text story, "The Rash Prince." John Severin cover. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Dick Dillin & Charles Cuidera. Stories by unknown. Art by Dick Dillin, Charles Cuidera and Sheldon Moldoff. Three stories! "The Menace of the Machines" - A crazed film special effects genius creates miniature machines to steal for him and challenges the Blackhawks to stop him. Plus: "The Perils of Blackie, the Wonder Bird" - Blackie, the team's mascot hawk, is sent to retrieve a message from an undercover agent, then must evade the smugglers trying to keep the Blackhawks from receiving the message. And: "Trigger Craig's Magic Carpet" - Gangster Trigger Craig finds a magic flying carpet and embarks on a crime spree. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Painted cover art by Lin Streeter. "The Three Fairies," script by Giambattista Basile (adapted from his original story), art by Lin Streeter; Three fairy godmothers help a fair maiden escape her evil stepmother and meet a handsome prince. "Aesop's Fables: The Ant and the Dove," art by Lin Streeter; A dove saves an ant from drowning, and the ant repays the favor by saving the dove from a human. "Rub-A-Dub-Dub," art by Alex A. Blum; classic nursery Rhyme. Article on The Flamingo, art by William A. Walsh. Color This Picture With Crayons page, art by Lin Streeter. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

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The Three Fairies. NOTE: We do not currently differentiate between HRN 576 copies and other HRN #'s of Classics Illustrated Junior reprints. Cover price $0.15.

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"Mass Attack," "Our Outfit is Pinned Down," "Prisoner Patrol," "Ambush in Enemy Territory," and "Million-To-One Mission," plus a two-page text story, "The Best Driver." All art by Dave Berg. John Severin cover. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $49.00 View scans Trimmed Paper: Off white Front cover detached 5%. Staple rust: Slight.

Vol. 16, No. 6 - April 1957. 6.5" x 9.25", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Underworld Bat-Cave starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Careers in Nursing public service announcement starring Buzzy, art by Ruben Moreira. The Man Who Could Make Money starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Thirty Fathom Sleuth starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Carl Barks. Stories and art by Carl Barks, Jack Bradbury, Tony Strobl, and Paul Murry. The classic adventures of Disney's Donald Duck, featuring art by Carl Barks and other great Disney artists. Uncle Scrooge, Donald and his nephews search for the lost Peg Leg gold mine, in a story by Barks. Gladstone Gander disguises himself as a woman and becomes Donald's assistant for his trapeze act. To prove a point, Donald ill-advisedly invites ants into his house. Ten-Gallon Hat Checks; Donald Duck and the Lost Peg Leg Mine; Goofy: The Cowardly Hero; Aerial Antics; Up in the Air; The Tiny Trespassers; Saved by Buckets; Talk Back. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 24, Issue 4 - April, 1957. 6.5" x 9", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Text Only Edition - Volume 29, Issue 4 - April, 1957. Squarebound, 5" x 7.5", 130 pages, B&W, Text Only. Cover price $0.35.

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6 1/2-in. x 9 1/4-in., 210 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Not even the kind, old flower-seller could mend her broken heart -- she'd found the man of her dreams at last, but..."Love Walked Away" in the cover-featured 8 page story. Plus: 7 page story "This Foolish Heart"; 6 page story "Passing Fancy"; 2 page story "Phyllis and Agamas"; 7 page story "Heartbreak Holiday" drawn by Mike Sekowsky and Bernard Sachs; 2 page To You...From Carol Andrews letters page; 1 page Joan filler "Tree Psychology." Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 7, No. 4 - April , 1957. 5.5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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15c Test Market Cover Price Edition. Photo Cover features Corky (Mickey Braddock [Mickey Dolenz, later of the musical group The Monkees]) and Joey the Clown (Noah Beery, Jr.). Stories by unknown. Art by Dan Spiegle. Featuring the tales "The Great Gambino" and "Counterfeit Clown"! Based on the 'Circus Boy' TV series. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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15¢ Edition. Indicia title is "THE WINGS OF EAGLES, No. 790." Photo cover of Frank "Spig" Wead (as played by John Wayne). Preview of the story with four photos and partial cast list. The Wings of Eagles, pencils by Alex Toth; The life story of Frank "Spig" Wead, a pioneer in Naval aviation, who, after an accident grounded him, became a screenwriter in Hollywood; During World War II, Wead rejoined the Navy and designed a supply link to provide reserve aircraft to large carriers during battles. Adapted from the 1957 M-G-M movie "The Wings of Eagles." The character John Dodge is a fictionalized version of movie director John Ford. Description of the first aircraft to take-off from the deck of a ship--in 1910. Description of the first landing of an aircraft on a ship. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 22, Issue 5 - April 1957. Cover by Thomas Beecham. Men's magazine featuring articles on true crime, and politics. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Jack Coggins. Science fiction stories by Clifford D. Simak, Robert Sheckley, Evelyn E. Smith, Damon Knight, Walter S. Tevis Jr (1st published work), Alan E. Nourse, Edward Wellen. Illustrations by Jack Gaughan, Dick Francis, Kirberger, Leo & Diane Dillon. Softcover Pulp Digest, 5-in. x 7-in.; 144 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Jerry Grandenetti. Written by Bob Haney, Bill Finger and Ed Herron. Art by Ross Andru, Russ Heath, Arthur Peddy and Mike Esposito. War front fury! Battlefield adventures! In this issue: "The Sniper!" by Bob Haney, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito; "The Walking Weapon!" by Bill Finger and Russ Heath; "No-Man's Land!" by Haney, Andru and Esposito; "Tank Busters!" by Ed Herron and Arthur Peddy; and 2-page article "Action Behind the Lines." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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"The Battle of Pyongpu Pass" (art by Gene Colan), "At Grips With the Enemy" (art by Dick Ayers), "Jungle Trap" (art by Paul Reinman), "Tin Soldier" (art by Frank Bolle), "Barrage," and a two-page text story, "The Warrior Maid." Cover price $0.10.

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One of the supplemental titles for Girl Scouts, Leader focused on helping older Scouts in discovering leadership qualities, finding ways to help their community, and assisting younger Girl Scouts in troop activities.

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Featuring: 7 page story "Darling, Darling" pencilled by Sy Barry; 7 page story "So Close to Heartbreak" inked by Bernard Sachs; 7 page story "Never is a Long, Long Time" drawn by Bernard Sachs; 1 page Fran filler "Engagement Ring Dreams"; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page; 8 page story "The Ring of Broken Dreams"; 1 page Joan filler "Eating Out (at the Park)." Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $79.00 View scans Spine split 20%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

Volume 1, Issue 1. April 1957 - The classic Men's Humor magazine that featured such legendary good girl artists as Dan DeCarlo, Bill Wenzel, and Bill Ward. This issue also features pin-ups of Bettie Page, Pam Graham and Madeline Castle! 52 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photographs). Mature Readers. Cover price $0.35.

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April, 1957. 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; black and white; 120 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

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Vol. 2, No. 2 - April , 1957. 5.25" x 7.25", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Vol. 19 #6 - Apr. 1957. Children's magazine featuring text stories, activities and articles. 6 3/4-in. x 10-in., 68 pages, B&W with full and single color illustrations. Cover price $0.35.

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American Revolutionary War stories. Numbering continues from Soldier and Marine Comics Vol. 2 (1956) #9. In order of appearance: "Frontier Forts"; "Jerry Drummer, Boy Hero of the Revolutionary War, The Shot Heard 'Round the World"; "Jerry Drummer, Boy Hero of the Revolutionary War, Finds Liberty"; "Jerry Drummer Helps a British Spy"; "Morgan's Rifles"; "Jerry Drummer, Map of Conquest"; and "The Drummer, Revolutionary Days". "The Swamp Fox" illustrated text story. "Spirit of '76" back cover pin-up. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 11, No. 8 - April, 1957. 7" x 9.75", 16 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by John Stanley. Soda Money; Tubby and Iggy have soda money but do not want to share with Lulu and Annie. Surprise Party; Lulu has a party and invites only Wilbur to it. Hiccup Specialist; Lulu tries all sorts of ways to stop Tubbys hiccups. The Power of Lawn Mowing; Tubby wants Lulu to believe she broke Tubs fathers lawn mower. Little Itch and the Loose Tooth; Lulu tells Alvin about when Itch puts the poor little girls tooth under her pillow to get some money. Get a Plumber; Tubby has several ideas about how to stop the rain leak in the clubhouse. All scripts by John Stanley, art by Irving Tripp. One-page text story, Lulus Diry ("Diary"). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Warren Kremer and others. Joe Palooka's speechless sidekick from the popular Ham Fisher boxing strip gets his own comic, noteworthy for early versions of Little Dot and other Harvey characters. Max dreams himself into the Arabian Nights tale of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. A wishbone presents Max with a moral dilemma. Little Max and Casey find a new money-making idea. Plus solo stories featuring Humphrey. Ali Max and the Forty Thieves; Safety First; Rodeo Riot; Rumpus; Long Range View; Humphrey; Little Max Rhymes with Reason; Monkey Business; Nap Sack. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Silver and the Buffalo Calf," "Silver and the Ghost Wagon," and "The Rogue Grizzly." Midnight untitled back-up story. One-page text story, "Run, Wild Horse." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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#186, 4/57, 10c. Issue has Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Daffy Duck, Mary Jane and Sniffles, and Tweety and Sylvester in untitled stories, a one-page text story "The Dandy Fight," and one-page gag strips. Story and art credits: unknown. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $59.00 View scans 1" Cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation with chipping.

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Painted cover art by Norman Mingo. "Nansy," art by Wallace Wood; A look at a joke from one cartoon strip as it might be interpreted by other strips. "The Steve Allan Story," art by Bob Clarke; Shows Steve at work and discusses how tv show is produced. "It's Gonna Be A Mad Mad Year!", script by G. Stang, art by Wallace Wood; Foolish predictions for world events in the coming year. "Big Big Story," script and art by Don Martin; After years of laboring in obscurity, reporter Joe finally finds a big story, only to be fired when he's three days late finding it. "Making A Paper Eucalyptus Tree," script by Orson Bean, art by Wally Wood; Orson delivers a monologue built around his paper trick, and instructions for making the tree. "The Ideal Woman," script by D. Purdy, art by Kelly Freas; The ideal woman as visualized by 6 magazines, compared to the women who read the magazines. "What's Happened To Sports Magazines?", art by Bob Clarke; Analysis of older style and modern sports magazines, with their differing viewpoints on the sports versus lifestyles of sports personalities. "Movies Are Longer Than Ever," art by Wallace Wood; Reviews of three very long movies: Giant, War And Peace, and The Ten Commandments. "Tom Lehrer Sings," art by George Woodbridge; A brief fake biography with an illustrated song, including sheet music. "Future TV Ad," art by Don Martin; Phony ad storyboard for Schveppes Activated Sparkling Seltzer. "The Night People vs. Creeping Meatballism," script by Jean Shepherd, art by Wally Wood. "The MAD Dating Technique," art by Bob Clarke. "MAD Record Labels," script by Albert B. Feldstein, art by Wally Wood; Phony record labels for 45s. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Albert Nuetzell. Fantasy and science fiction stories by Murray Leinster, Mildred Clingerman, Richard Wilson, Bob Ottum, Lester Del Rey, Randall Garrett & Lin Carter, G. C. Edmondson, Poul Anderson, John Novotny, Chad Oliver, and Horace Walpole. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Volume 7, Issue 4 - April 1957. Adventure stories, articles and pin-up photos. This issue with fiction by Martin Caidin (Six Million Dollar Man) "Bailout at Mach 2". 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 100 Pages B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart FR 1.0 $71.00 or Best Offer View scan INCOMPLETE. Piece of back cover and last page missing, does not affect art or story. Centerfold detached, tears throughout. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Edited by Stan Lee. Cover by Carl Burgos. Stories by Carl Wessler, Jack Oleck and unknown. Art by Joe Orlando, Pete Morisi, Marvin Stein, Bernie Krigstein, Sam Kweskin, Tony DiPreta and John Severin. Brand-new Marvel Tales! (Except for the reprint text story!) In this issue: "The Secret of Murdock Farm!" by Carl Wessler and Joe Orlando; "The Black Blob!" with art by Pete Morisi; "The Man Who Was Replaced" by Jack Oleck and Marvin Stein; hair-raising things happen to the men on the..."Impossible Island" with art by Bernie Krigstein; "The Man Who Changed!" by Jack Oleck and Sam Kweskin; "It Waits in the Dark!" with art by Tony DiPreta; and 2-page text story "Trouble on the Island" with illos by John Severin, reprinted from Journey into Mystery (1952) #36 (original title: "Island Mystery"). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Paul Murry. Stories and art by Al Hubbard, Jack Bradbury, Jack Manning, Harvey Eisenberg, Pete Alvarado and Frank McSavage. The long-running series featured tales of adventure and comedy starring the most famous cartoon character in the world, Mickey Mouse. Working for a cattle ranch, Mickey and Goofy seek missing steers and find cattle rustlers. The Big Bad Wolf takes out a newspaper ad to find three other bad wolves to help him catch the Three Little Pigs. Mickey investigates after paintings are stolen from an art gallery. The Case of the Missing Steers; Wolf Pack; Puzzle Puzzler; Timber; Tree for Two. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.