Comic books July 1958

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia and John Severin. Sci-fi and super-heroics from Charlton Comics. A man traveling to the moon hears of a new robot that is indistinguishable from a human, in a story with early art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. Scientists investigate strange saucer sightings, in a story with art by EC legend John Severin. Johnny studies all the possible ways the world could end. Moon-Run!; Out of This World; Worlds End; My Moon; The Metallic Visitor, Man's Best Friend. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Spooky - unlike his cousin, Casper the Friendly Ghost - loves to scare people, but his kindly ghost girlfriend Poil disapproves. When Spooky encounters a robot, no ordinary scaring will do. Wendy uses magic to find that the play is the thing. From Bed to Worse; Cogwheels Robot; Un-nature Studies; Party Dress; Treasure Hunt!; Wendy: Play Mates. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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.

Cover art by Joe Kubert. Shooting Star, script by Bob Haney, art by Irv Novick. Fire Fight, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Bob Forgione, inks by Jack Abel. The End of the Sea Wolf, script by Bob Haney, art by Joe Kubert. We Will... The Story of the 5th Infantry Division, script and pencils by Morris Waldinger, inks by Tom Nicolisi. Khaki-Yaks page by Irwin Hansen. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"The Fishermen of Space!" (pencils by Carmine Infantino), "Secret of the Planetary Cones," "The Boy in the Moon," and "Elevator to the Future!" (art by Murphy Anderson). Gil Kane cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by H. C. Kiefer and others. Horror comics from Ajax-Farrell, featuring kid-friendly material as required by the new Comics Code. One of the few comics under Ajax-Farrell's "America's Best Comics" imprint, later borrowed for Alan Moore's unrelated publishing imprint. Al and Tom of the Galactic Guardians investigate after a spaceliner vanishes into a space whirlpool, as the comic completes its transformation from horror to science fiction. The story of Orville and Wilbur Wright and the first successful motorized flight. A wacky story about the life of a TV weatherman that previously appeared in MAD clone Madhouse. Twelve Seconds That Changed History!; Whirlpool of Space; Operation Satellite; Uncle Featherby Weather--Or Not?; Valor Unlimited. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, inks by Vince Alascia U-Boat Master, script by Joe Gill, pencils by Sam Glanzman; A U-boat skipper fakes damage to draw U.S. ships in but ends up really sunk. A Day of Fun With Pop public service announcement (pending time with dad after the war). Suicide Dive; a WWII story. The Silent Stalker. Task Force fact page (various combat vessels). Armed Forces Advancements text article. Shakedown Cruise. Landing Craft, pencils by Sam Glanzman. 36 pgs. $0.10. 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.

Sunday Pix Vol. 10 (1958). July 6, 1958. Pencils by Andre LeBlanc, a Brazilian artist who worked with Eisner on "The Spirit," and with Sy Barry on "The Phantom." LeBlanc also did work on Flash Gordon, Apt. 3-G, and Rex Morgan, M.D. newspaper strips. 7 x 10, 12 pages. These were available through mail subscription only. Published by David C. Cook Publishing.

Sunday Pix Vol. 10 (1958). July 13, 1958. Pencils by Andre LeBlanc, a Brazilian artist who worked with Eisner on "The Spirit," and with Sy Barry on "The Phantom." LeBlanc also did work on Flash Gordon, Apt. 3-G, and Rex Morgan, M.D. newspaper strips. 7 x 10, 12 pages. These were available through mail subscription only. Published by David C. Cook Publishing.

Sunday Pix Vol. 10 (1958). Pencils by Andre LeBlanc, a Brazilian artist who worked with Eisner on "The Spirit," and with Sy Barry on "The Phantom." LeBlanc also did work on Flash Gordon, Apt. 3-G, and Rex Morgan, M.D. newspaper strips. 7 x 10, 12 pages. These were available through mail subscription only. Published by David C. Cook Publishing.

Sunday Pix Vol. 10 (1958). July 27, 1958. Pencils by Andre LeBlanc, a Brazilian artist who worked with Eisner on "The Spirit," and with Sy Barry on "The Phantom." LeBlanc also did work on Flash Gordon, Apt. 3-G, and Rex Morgan, M.D. newspaper strips. 7 x 10, 12 pages. These were available through mail subscription only. Published by David C. Cook Publishing.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Are You a Litter-Bug? public service announcement by Henry Boltinoff. The Family with the X-Ray Eyes, script by Jerry Coleman, art by John Sikela; An experiment of Superboy's accidentally gives Ma and Pa X-Ray vision, and causes Superboy to lose his! Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Clark Kent, Class Cheat, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Clark deliberately starts flunking tests so he can break a ring of cheaters in his school. The World Through Superboy's Eyes, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Lana comes upon a strange camera that takes pictures of whatever Superboy sees. Make Yourself a Mask--Superboy's Workshop activity page 36 Pages, Full Color. Full page color ad for Showcase #15 featuring Space Ranger. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Secret of the Space Souvenirs, art by Al Plastino; Superman is compelled to collect trophies from space, but doesn't know why. Superman in the White House, art by Al Plastino; When Jimmy is knocked out, he dreams of what it would be like if Superman were president of the United States. The Super-Sergeant, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; While testing a new device, Superman accidentally gives Private Jones super-powers. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Long-running men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult cartoons, and nude photography. 8.5" x 11", 84 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.35.

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Edited by Pat Masulli. Cover by Rocco Mastroserio. Written by unknown. Art by Rocco Mastroserio, Steve Ditko, Paul Reinman and Charles Nicholas. Chilling, thrilling and frequently fulfilling Tales of the Mysterious Traveler! In this issue: "The Day of the Angels" with art by Rocco Mastroserio; "The Man Who Saw Again" with art by Steve Ditko; "Deluge" with art by Paul Reinman; "Shadow and Substance" with art by Charles Nicholas and Mastroserio; and "The Vision Came" with art by Ditko. Plus: 2-page text story "Is the Moon Made Out of G.C.?" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover price of 10 cents. Gordon Scott photo cover. Tarzan comic ad. "Tarzan and the Prisoners of Castrum Mare," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan and Ja-Bal-Ja are captured by agents of the ancient Roman city of Castra Mare; There, Tarzan makes friends with a group of legionnaires loyal to recently deceased emperor. "The Challenge" text story starring Mabu. "Boy's Fast Game," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Boy and Dombie attempt to catch a cheetah to protect Waziri fields from baboons. Untitled Brothers of the Spear story, script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; The forces that have captured several Aba-Zulu towns become frightened of Alessa and plan to leave the valley; Natongo arrives at Sekani, bringing word that Zulena has disappeared. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover price of 15 cents. Gordon Scott photo cover. Tarzan comic ad. "Tarzan and the Prisoners of Castrum Mare," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan and Ja-Bal-Ja are captured by agents of the ancient Roman city of Castra Mare; There, Tarzan makes friends with a group of legionnaires loyal to recently deceased emperor. "The Challenge" text story starring Mabu. "Boy's Fast Game," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Boy and Dombie attempt to catch a cheetah to protect Waziri fields from baboons. Untitled Brothers of the Spear story, script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; The forces that have captured several Aba-Zulu towns become frightened of Alessa and plan to leave the valley; Natongo arrives at Sekani, bringing word that Zulena has disappeared. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Weekly U.K. comic featuring Edgar Rice Burroughs' famous hero. Tarzan by Cardy, reprinting daily comic strips. 28 pages, B&W.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Vince Colletta and John Tartaglione. Numbering continues from Intimate (1957) #3. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Nancy's obsession with singer Kent Cabot gets on Howie's nerves, and even more so when Kent makes a personal visit to Nancy's house. Cathy is torn between Jack and Ted, but her mother insists she'll make the right choice when the time is right. Les wants to reconnect with childhood sweetheart Lil after he returns from the service, but everyone tries to convince him that she's moved on. Infatuation; When the Time Comes!; In Love With Love; The Bond of Love; Puppy Love; A Boyfriend for Hilda. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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TAM is legendary for its thorough and insightful coverage of the stage, both in American and England. Less well-known is the fact that TAM also provided some outstanding coverage of motion pictures. Broadway and Hollywood. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in., printed on a nice heavy stock. Cover price $0.50.

Parodies Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Rube Grossman. Flying High; The boys try to fly a kite. "Art for Art's Ache; Who spilled ink all over the story?; Minus! Clubmates Forever; Fatsy throws the boys out of the club. Be It Ever So Humble; The boys try out a new clubhouse--an old mailbox. Oh Say Can You Ski; The boys go skiing. Scripts by Sy Reit, art by Rube Grossman. Are You A Litter Bug? public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dale Hale and Hy Eisman. Stories and art by Jim Sasseville, Dale Hale and Hy Eisman. Tip Top Comics presented stories featuring characters from United Features newspaper strips. One of the strips in the comic is Charles Schulz's Peanuts, featuring rare stories not written or drawn by Schulz, but by fellow artist Jim Sasseville. Charlie Brown tries to get invited over for pie and ice cream. Snoopy has his own ideas about who chases the stick. Lucy puts a "Kick me" sign on Charlie Brown's back, and when he forgets to take it off, it's the prank that keeps on giving. Nancy; Peanuts; Sluggo: The Early Bird Catches It; Nancy: A Regular Girl; Farm Friends; The Captain and the Kids: Aces High; The Captain and the Kids: Seeing Is Bee-Leaving. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Harvey Eisenberg. Stories by unknown. Art by Harvey Eisenberg, Bob Gregory, Lee Hooper and Vivie Risto. Featuring: Tom & Jerry tale with art by Harvey Eisenberg; Big Spike & Little Tyke tale with art by Eisenberg; Bertie Bird text story "The Gentleman Giant" with art by Eisenberg; Barney Bear with Fuzzy & Wuzzy tale with art by Bob Gregory and Lee Hooper; Wuff the Prairie Dog tale with art by Vivie Risto; and Mouse Musketeers tale with art by Eisenberg. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bob Brown. The Strange Fight at Fort Bravo starring Tomahawk, art by Fred Ray. The Mystery of the Tomahawk Totem Pole starring Tomahawk, art by Bob Brown. The Million Dollar Tombstone, script by John Broome, art by Frank Frazetta. The Frontier Seeing-Eye Dog starring Tomahawk, art by Bob Brown. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bob Brown. The Prison In Space, art by Nick Cardy. Sneak Attack on Planet Earth, art by Mort Meskin. The Brain Thief, art by George Papp. I Filmed The Cosmic Wonders, art by Lou Cameron; an astronaut faces danger in order to question the Electronic Oracle of Jupiter. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.