Comic books April 1957

Stories and art by Lee Elias and Bob Powell. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. A redheaded woman gets a bad reputation after she falls for a married man. A woman who grew up in poverty will stop at nothing for the good things in life. A blonde blues singer reveals the lost love that torments her still. This Love of Ours; Diner's Choice; Care for Your Clothes; Happy Ending; Luxury Mad; Senior Prom; Secret Heart. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ogden Whitney. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger, Kurt Schaffenberger, Harry Lazarus and Ogden Whitney. An anthology series featuring tales of fantasy and science fiction adventure from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. Strange cigarettes have an otherworldly effect; A test pilot with post-traumatic stress is told to snap out of it by his ghostly ancestor, a legendary Western lawman; A cursed telescope gives a pirate the sight of everything he desires, but they remain tantalizingly out of his reach. Marshal Dawson's Return!; The Old Telescope; Mysterious Mirror; Smoke Rings!; Explanation, Please!# 4: The Dog That Lived Again! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $12.25

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 $0.10.

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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Add to cart FR 1.0 $6.00 6.5" Cumulative spine split. Heavy oxidation.

36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

8 in. x 10.5 in. 66 pages. B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $0.25.

"My Gun is Faster," "Captured" (art by Dick Ayers), "Shoot-Out at Noon" (art by Gray Morrow), "Indian Attack" (art by Doug Wildey), and "The Missing Herd!" (art by Reed Crandall). Two-page text story, "Without Guns." John Severin cover. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Fine $15.00 View scans Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

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.

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.

Initially titled "Jem" until some time in the late 50's-early 60s. Men's interest magazine with fiction, articles and pictorials. 8-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, B&W with color on some pictorial pages. Mature readers. Cover price $1.25.

Initially titled "Jem" until some time in the late 50's-early 60s. Men's interest magazine with fiction, articles and pictorials. 8-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, B&W with color on some pictorial pages. Mature readers. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart Fine $4.20 View scans Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Moderate.

Vintage men's interest magazine that features short fiction stories, music reviews, adult humor comics, interviews, fashion, and nude pin-up photography. 8" x 11", 82 pages, mostly B&W with some color pages. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $45.00 View scans Cover oxidation.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $40.00 View scans Water damage. Chipped corner piece of back cover. 1" Cumulative spine split.

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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.

Stories and art by Vic Martin and Ernie Schroeder. Neither a tie-in with the later toy line/cartoon nor a grim war comic, this first-gen GI Joe focused on lighthearted tales of military life. The Yardbirds, featuring Pvts. Windy and Whitey, was straight-up comedy of the Beetle Bailey/Sad Sack variety. Con man Swifty Morgan tries to swindle Pvts. "Ready-Money" Reilly and "Ugly" Otis while they're on leave in New York City. Pvt. Dopey and Sarge compete for a date with Mabel, but Dopey knows the secret: Mabel has a dog. A sergeant demands his soldiers' uniforms are spotless before they go through the muddy obstacle course. The Tireless Enemy; Pvt. Dopey: A Good Soldier; The Boy in the Gray Flannel Suit; Dear Gertrude; Pvt. Dopey: After You, Sarge!; Nobody Here But Us Buttons; Neat Trick. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $35.00 View scan Water damage.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $16.50 View scan Water damage. Centerfold detached.

"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.

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.

All her dreams were held in that slim golden wedding band! Then...heartbreak hurtled from out of the blue, as the Air Corps telegram held some unwanted news! "You'll Never Come Back" is the cover-featured 8 page story. Plus: 7 page story "Second Choice"; 6 page story "I'll Love Only Once"; 2 page story "A Woman to Remember" (first suggested Memorial Day; Martha G. Kimball (1840-1884) Civil War nurse); 7 page story "Previous Engagement"; 2 page text article "Romantic Superstitions"; 1 page story "Beauty is Where You Find It!" Cover price $0.10.

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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.

Kid Colt Outlaw stars in "Showdown Street" (art by Jack Keller). Other stories: "The Mystery of Dead Man's Mesa" (art by Joe Maneely), "The Rustlers Strike" (art by Dick Ayers), "Six-Gun Justice" (art by Al Williamson and Ralph Mayo), and "Trouble in Tombstone" (art by Joe Sinnott). Joe Maneely cover. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Jack Sparling and Al Avison. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Diner waitress Lucy is torn between her boss Carl and trucker Sam, but then Sam asks her to do something she just can't do - steal from Carl. Dale falls for a sailor, but her jilted aunt warns her that sailors will only break your heart. Joyce finds love while acting in a summer-stock show, but soon learns that showbiz is a harsh mistress. Plus a cover that may be the work of comics legend Joe Simon. Helpmate; Warned Against Him; Picnic Date; Backstage Love; I Mortgaged My Heart! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

UK Edition. black and white; 24 pages.

Giordano-Alascia cover. In order of appearance: "Ride Him off the Track"; "The Mercedes-Benz Silver Screamers" art by Dick Giordano; "Wrong Guy"; "The Wild Man's Brother"; "The Greatest Sports Car of Them All" art by Dick Giordano; "Speed Davis, Toreador on Wheels"; and "Dynamo Sam's Hot Rod Talk". "The Hot Rod Beach Patrol" text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

"Superstition Day," "The Demon Shoes," "The Second Life of Mr. Swan," and "The Thing in the Box" (art by Jack Kirby). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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.

Photo cover features Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. The comedic misadventures of Lucy and Ricky Ricardo, based on the beloved TV sitcom that set the standard for all to follow. Ricky gets a gig at a dude ranch. So Lucy, Fred and Ethel come along, and Lucy can't wait to play cowgirl. Lucy feels peckish while grocery shopping. Plus a sort of photo narrative - not exactly a comic - using stills from the TV series. The Tenderfoot with the Aching Back; The Slipped Disc Jockey; Cyrus Shy: The Perfect Misfit; The Picnic Lunch; Handle with Care. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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

Add to cart Good $4.00

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

One of many vintage supermarket tabloid magazines full of high profile FBI and CIA cases of the era, accompanied by black and white photographs and testimonials from those involved in, and close to the events themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 58 pages, B&W, recommended for 16+. Cover price $0.25.

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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.

Cover art by Bill Everett. "Cry Danger!", script by Don Rico, pencils by Al Williamson, inks by Ralph Mayo; Jann helps a hunter recover his nerve. "Fields of Gold" text story. "Jungle Vengeance!", script by Don Rico, pencils by Al Williamson, inks by Ralph Mayo; Jann rescues a local police officer from a man who can hypnotize animals and is bent on revenge. "Midnight Marauder!", script by Don Rico, art by Don Heck; A crooked trader misleads everyone about the location of a man-eating tiger; He plans to drive the natives off their land an drill for oil. Cliff learns of the plan and kills the tiger. "Menace of the Swamps!", script by Don Rico, art by Syd Shores; Crocodiles protect a giant carnivorous plant from leopard attack. "Fangs of the Black Orchid!", script by Don Rico, pencils by Al Williamson, inks by Ralph Mayo; Jann and Pat rescue an unscrupulous plant collector form a giant carnivorous orchid. Mickey Mantle Goes to bat for "Billy Bikeless" ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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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.

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

Cover by Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Al Zere, Rocke Mastroserio, and Sal Trapani. Western adventure with frontier legend Jim Bowie, of the famous knife. Self-appointed army commander Riley sends his forces against Jim Bowie. Sam Houston sends Jim to reconnoiter the Mexican forces. In Colonial America, British troops are trapped by hostile Natives, and only a frontier scout can save them. Colonel Rileys Militia; The Mine of Misery; Riddled; Bullet Bravery; The Contessas Prisoner; Dark and Bloody Is the Ground! Final issue under this title; series continues as Rocky Lane's Black Jack (Charlton, 1957 series) #20. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Ham Fisher and others. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. Lost in Arabia, Joe and Smokey are captured by a sheik, and Joe must box the champion of his hidden city. Humphrey accidentally creates a crop circle. Little Max and Alice go to the circus. Painted cover by an unknown artist, possibly Al Avison. Outpost in Morocco; Max and Alice: Max the Strong Man; Humphrey: Compass Capers; Humphrey's Good Deed. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Men's interest humor digest with cartoons, jokes and tasteful pin-up photography. 5" x 6.5", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

"The Demon's Shadow!" with art by Ted Galindo; "Which One of Us is Me?" with art by John Forte; "The Eye That Never Closed!" with art by Joe Orlando; "Something in the house!" with art by Robert Q. Sale; "A Scream on the Screen!"; "What Happened to Harrison!" with art by Howard O'Donnell; and a two-page text story, "Look to the Future." Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by John Severin. The Man Who Went Too Far!, art by Richard Doxsee; A scientist invents a cosmic magnet that brings down a ghost-like inhabitant of space. They Won't Die!, art by Pete Morisi; A man finds that he and his friends all have Wolverine's healing factor. These humans with incredible healing powers are called the "other men. Your Life for Mine!, art by Marvin Stein; A scientist builds a time travel device that requires someone from the present return to the past if one from the past is brought forward. It All Adds Up text story. The Wrong Choice!, art by Werner Roth; A pirate captain finds himself in Atlantis and granted one wish. The Voice in the Night!, art by Frank W. Bolle. In 1944 a captured US soldier hates the German sergeant who goads him into attempting an escape after he finishes carving a wooden doll for his daughter. The Impossible, art by Bill Everett. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

"A Brush With Art," art by Samm Schwartz; After forgetting about his required entry in the school art exhibition, Jughead whips up an abstract painting in minutes; Reggie and Archie have great fun at the painting's expense. "Journey's End" one-page story, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie goes very much out of his way to just happen to drop by Veronica's place. "Safe Unsound," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Archie gets into a lot of accidents trying to keep Jughead from having an accident. "Horror-Scope"; Archie and Reggie scoff at Jughead's sudden fascination with astrology, but his predictions keep coming true in the worst ways. "Quiet Please," art by Samm Schwartz. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.