Comic books July 1958

Volume 9, Issue 2 - July, 1958. 8" x 10", 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Dember. "We Never Mention Aunt Nora" by Paul Flehr, "Man in a Quandry" by L.J. Stcher, "Blank Form" by Arthur Sellings. Interior art by Leo and Diane Dillon, Wallace Wood. 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/4-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Cover art by Bob Brown. I Pilot a Prison Boat, art by Howard Purcell. The Apprentice Sleuths, art by Bill Ely. Be my guest at Palisades Amusement Park, New Jersey ad starring Superman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. I Married a Cop!, art by Nick Cardy. The Daredevil Bandit, art by Sheldon Moldoff. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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.

Cover by Jerry Grandenetti. Written by Robert Kanigher, Bob Haney and Bill Finger. Art by Joe Kubert, Russ Heath and Mort Drucker. Featuring explosive battle-action stories! In this issue: "Drop an Inch!" by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert; "A Jet's No Pet!" by Bob Haney and Russ Heath; "Visit to a Small War!" by Bill Finger and Mort Drucker; "Iron Hat" by Haney and Heath; and 1-pager "Strike -- Hold!" 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Against his will, he was forced to watch the girl he had secretly loved all his life -- swept up in his brother's arms! "Rival Hearts" is the cover-featured 8 page story pencilled by Mike Sekowsky. Plus: 7 page story "Never Let Your Heart Say -- Yes!"; 8 page story "Love is a Stranger"; 7 page story "A Day to Remember!" written by Robert Kanigher; 2 page From Barbara Miles, with Love letters page; 1 page Lili story "Opportunity Only Kicks Once." Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bernard Sachs. Lost Melody!; Eve falls in love with Nicholas, a fellow musician, but then she learns he already has a fiancee. Oddities in Romance article, art by Mort Drucker. This Foolish Dream; Grace fears that her boyfriend Dick really prefers her pretty best friend Shary. Awaken to Love!, pencils by John Forte; Mary Beth is attracted to Ted, a handsome newcomer, but finallly realizes that Chris, who she's known for years, is the man she really loves. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. Mirror of Heartbreak!; Mona tries to fall in love again after Roy leaves her and takes a distant job for two years. House ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover of James Arness as Matt Dillon from the Gunsmoke TV series. Man Without a Gun—Gunsmoke, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Jim McLaughlin; Traveling peddler Billy Crobin is an expert marksman when shooting at targets, but can't shoot at a man. The Hardcase--True Tales of Dodge City, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Al Williamson; A former Indian dog named Tous fights off a pack of "Dog Kelley's" greyhounds in Dodge City. The Bounty Hunter—Gunsmoke, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Jim McLaughlin; Bounty Hunter Wolf Ferris comes to Dodge with a warrant for Jeb Doane, the town barber. Facts about bounty hunters presented in strip format. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Wyatt Earp in "Guns Roar on Main Street!" (script by Stan Lee, art by Dick Ayers). Black Rider in "Trouble in Leadville!" (pencils by Jack Kirby). Kid Colt Outlaw in "The Sheriff says Draw!" (script by Lee, art by Jack Keller). Other stories include "Apache!" (art by John Forte), "Outlaw Brand" (art by Alfonso Greene), and a two-page text story, "Tie Your Sixgun Low." Joe Maneely cover. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "July, 1958" Collects Blondie Comics, Dick Tracy Comics Monthly, Little Lotta, and twelve more Harvey titles, all from June, 1958. These volumes are some of the earliest examples of Collected Comics. Companies, like Harvey, would archive their material by taking all the issues they released that month and having them bound into hardcover book format. The issues come complete with front and back covers and interiors. They were trimmed down perfectly to fit the hardcover format. These are extremely rare items. Hardcover (No Dust Jacket), 7-1/2" x 10", 468 pages, full color.

A showcase anthology that launched many of Harvey's long-running titles. This issue features Little Audrey, one of many characters Harvey purchased at this time from Famous Studios. One of the first Harvey comics to feature Audrey, along with her supporting cast such as Tiny and Melvin Wisenheimer. Also featuring a Casper the Friendly Ghost backup story. Summer Fun; A Fish Tale; Bathing Beauty; Problem Child; Midsummer Days Dream; Casper: Lucky Ducky; Nice Cream; The Forgetful Elephant; Tiny: Baseball Bantam. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Vintage supermarket tabloid magazine full of high profile true crime stories of the FBI and the CIA, some with testimonials from those involved in, or close to the cases themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 66 pages, B&W. Recommended for ages 16+. Cover price $0.35.

Stories by unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, John Forte, Irwin Hasen, Vince Colletta and unknown. A handsome stranger comes to town and nearly causes Harriet to lose the man who truly loves her in "A Kiss From a Stranger"! Plus: Nurse Connie worries that her doctor boyfriend will be lured away by a wealthy patient in "All My Love!"; Marian finally realizes that her impulsive old friend Max will never really grow up and be a respectable husband in "A Waiting Heart!"; and Kathe has grown up believing that she can never have what she wants, and she becomes obsessed with a handsome man she saw on the street in "Care a Little More!" Also: 2-page It Happened in Hollywood text article; 1-page Joan filler; and 1-page reprint? Oddities in Romance filler. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 4 - July, 1958. Men's interest magazine focusing on cheesecake photography of classic pinup beauties. 8.5" x 10.5", 66 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.35.

July 1958 - Vol. 12 #4. Formerly titled Movie Play, numbering continues from that title. Includes features on Ava Gardner, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Newman, Jack Lemmon, Tina Louise, Kim Novak, Brigitte Bardot, Elvis Presley and more. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 74 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Golly, this is one of my favorite tales!"; After Homer reads the story of St. George and the dragon, Zelda conjures up a real dragon, which causes lots of trouble. "Momma, I'm going out to play now!"; Melvin promises his mother he won't get into trouble, but he gets flattened by a steamroller. "Wait here for me, Snappy!"; While Homer is in the store looking at comic books, Snappy gets picked up by the dog catcher. "Here comes the gang with my birthday present!"; The boys give Zelda a book of spells for her birthday, but none of them seem to work properly. Scripts by Stan Lee, art by Dan DeCarlo. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Jack Kirby. Featuring: 6 page story "Prisoners of the Tiny Universe" drawn by Nick Cardy; 6 page story "The Mirage Beneath The Sea" drawn by Bill Ely; 6 page story "Invaders of the Dark" drawn by Lou Cameron; 6 page story "The Artificial Twin!" drawn by Jack Kirby. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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July 1958. Gossip magazine focused on scandalous stories about the personal lives of celebrities and other well-known individuals. Jayne Mansfield cover. 8 1/2-in. x 10 3/4-in., 66 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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. Lucy and Ethel insist on going fishing with Ricky and Fred, and create chaos in and out of the water. Ricky just wants to get some rest, but Ricky Jr.'s friend Jimmy insists on sleeping over. An attempt at making a barbecue grill gets out of hand. Something Fishy; What's Cooking?; Snack Party; Cyrus Shy: Nature Boy; Overnight Pest. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover art. "Indian Chief White Eagle: The Secret of the Yellowknives"; Members of the Yellowknife clan invade Sioux territory, gathering green rock; They also get the rock from starving Inuit; White Eagle learns that the green stone holds copper within, the 'yellow stone' which is used for weapons. "War Drums" text story. "Red Wing, Son of the Chief: Sign of Courage," art by John Buscema; Setting: pre-historic America; U-Lan of the first people fails to warn his people of danger because he is distracted while helping an injured hawk; He must perform a great deed to redeem himself; He earns the name Red Wing. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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. 20, No. 9. July 1958. Text stories, activities, puzzles and illustrations. 6.75" x 10". 68 pages. Partial color. Cover price $0.35.

Cover art by Joe Maneely. How the Kid Became An Outlaw!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Keller; Blaine Colt refuses to wear a gun because he's such a good shot that he's afraid he might kill someone in a moment of rage. The Threat!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Keller; A scoundrel tries to blackmail Kid Colt into helping him rob a stagecoach. The Last Roundup!, art by Gene Colan; A sick artist moves to Arizona to recuperate, where he paints the best work of his career and helps catch a cattle rustler. Across the Street text story. The Man Who Was Faster Than the Kid!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Keller; A gunslinger challenges Kid Colt, but though his draw is faster, his aim is poor. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Pat Masulli and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Pete Morisi, Dick Giordano, Vince Alascia and Bill Molno. Gray-templed gunslinger "Kid" Montana deals out justice in the lawless lands of the northern range. Kid Montana is suspicious when the cattle of the Rockin' M Ranch vanish just before a neighboring rancher offers to buy the property. Montana notices that Charles Benton, the local schoolteacher, looks just like fugitive gunslinger Cal Brent. Montana learns that powerful rancher Macklin is using hired guns and money to take over the town of Cactus Wells. Desert Vultures!; Gunman in Town!; Nice Nesters; Top Gun for Hire; Ballots and Bullets; The Brand of the Gunman. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Lassie photo cover. Thundering Hoofs; Lassie and the Martins tend a crippled racehorse. The Stray text story. Untitled Blaze story; Blaze saves a Black Bear family from hunters. The Challenge; Timmy and Spud play at a construction site. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Steve Muffatti and Warren Kremer. Cover by Warren Kremer. One of the mainstays of Harvey's long-running kids' comics, Little Dot also features Richie Rich and Little Lotta. Little Dot seeks the dottiest of art when she visits a Modern art exhibit. Richie takes Freckles and Pee Wee on a trip aboard his new train - a vintage steam engine. When Richie Rich's dad can't go to the lake because of a meeting, he does the next best thing. Also featuring vintage ads for the "Disneyland Color TV Set" toy and for Nabisco cereals, featuring the alien "Spoonmen." The Eyes Have It; Uncle Dick; Little Lotta: Dog-Gone; A Friend for Jimmy; Engine Trouble; Richie Rich: All Aboard! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Warren Kremer. Little Dot's classmate Little Lotta has super-strength and an appetite to match. Lotta dreams herself into the realm of King Arthur and Merlin. A shrinking spray is actually just a prank - or is it? Richie Rich learns how the first Rich became rich. A Star Is Bored; Jerry the Jinx; Bobbie the Baby Sitter; Oh, What a Knight; The Big Shrimp; Happy Day; From Bad to Voice; Richie Rich: Boy Wonder. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by John Stanley. Father's Day; Lulu tries to do nice things for her pop on Fathers Day, but she messes up. Two-Time Tea Time; Everyone horns in on Lulu and Annies tea party. Silent Partners; Lulu and Tubby figure out how to help Mr. Homburgs hat cleaning business. Hi Doodle Doodle; Lulu tells Alvin about the poor little girl who drew people on the sidewalk that came to life. Purple-Crested Towhee; A rare songbird comes into Professor Cleffs house during Tubbys violin lesson. All scripts by John Stanley, art by Irving Tripp. One-page text story, Lulus Diry ("Diary"). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover of Clayton Moore as the Lone Ranger. Color promo for subscriptions to Dells Lone Ranger comic; Premium is Lucky Penny Pocket Piece; also Dells Pledge to Parents. Lost in Wild Horse Valley, art by Tom Gill; The Lone Ranger and Tonto learn that horse rancher Tim Mann intends to raid Wild Horse Valley and capture the herd of mustangs that Silver once led. Terror on the Tracks, art by Tom Gill; Old railroad engineer Jenkins comes out of retirement to help The Lone Ranger and Tonto and townspeople stop an Indian attack on another train. The Stolen Stallion, art by Tom Gill; The Lone Ranger must decide which Indian brave broke the peace and stole a white man's horse. Apache Attack, art by Jon Small; Young Hawk and Little Buck trade arrowheads for a canoe from friendly Indians and sail across the Gulf of California. Based on the popular Western TV series. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Don Spaulding. Fishing in the Northwest article. Dangerous Waters, script by Paul Newman, art by Alberto Giolitti; To contest the fishing rights to the river, one brave from each of the two tribes will paddle; Whoever reaches the goal first, his tribe wins the river. The Stolen Skins, script by Paul Newman, art by Alberto Giolitti; One of the warriors of Stone Bear's camp is accused of stealing furs, but Tonto finds out where he gets them without stealing. The New Camp, script by Paul Newman, art by Alberto Giolitti; Young Bear doesn't want to leave the old camp-site and move to a new one, which he knows nothing about. The Dangerous Time starring The Painted Pony. Musical Instruments fact page. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

"Silver's Long Thirst," "Silver Leads the Thundering Herd," and "Killers in the Canyon." Midnight untitled back-up story. One-page text story, "The Long Ride." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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