Comic books December 1959

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Indicia title is "HUCKLEBERRY HOUND, No. 1050." Cover art by Harvey Eisenberg. The Part Time Pirate; Huck takes a tour on a pirate ship, only to find himself shanghaied by Cap'n Didd into being the ship's only crew member. The Abominable Snowman; Mr. Jinks tricks Pixie and Dixie into signing a contract making him their manager; He takes the pair to a carnival where they are a hit despite their attempts to ruin the act. The Hat Hassle; The wind blows off Yogi's hat and it lands near a bully bear who claims it for himself. The Dirty Birdie; Huck starts a business giving birds baths. Back cover playing board and rules for a game called "Lucky 11." All art by Harvey Eisenberg. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Indicia title is "HUCKLEBERRY HOUND WINTER FUN, No. 1054." Cover art by Harvey Eisenberg. Huckleberry Hound's Snow Boner activity page; the reader must find 13 bones hidden in the illustration. Snowman Safari; Huck goes north to capture the Abdominal Snowman. A rebus game using sports equipment activity page. Something Fishy; Yogi and Boo Boo go ice fishing. The Icy Mice; Pixie and Dixie are cold; they aggravate Jinks so he'll chase them and the exercise will warm them up. The Big Tow; Huck tries to help a misfit duck fly south for the winter. Huckleberry Hound's Snow Fort Sport button-tossing activity page. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Ad back cover. Indicia title is "Walt Scott's CHRISTMAS STORIES, No. 1062." Stories reprinted from NEA 1957 Christmas newspaper strips. Painted cover art by Walt Scott. Jeremy Christmas; The Spirit of Christmas assigns Jeremy Christmas, an elf, to rehabilitate four lazy men--Flash, Rush, Instant, and Sudden--who live on Slipshod Creek. The Music Box Trio; Melvin Mouse takes Holly, Jingle, and Tinsel, the figures on a music box who have come to life, to the Valley of the Small ones to reform a miser, Packard Ratte, who runs the trading post there. The Three Wishes; Three neighbors, who are musicians and play together, rescue an elf whose beard is frozen in a creek. Short recap of the life of George Frederick Handel and his writing of "The Messiah" oratorio. Short history of Christmas songs. The story of the writing of the Christmas hymn "Oh Little Town of Bethlehem" in 1868. All art by Walt Scott. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Art back cover. Indicia title is "Walt Scott's CHRISTMAS STORIES, No. 1062." Stories reprinted from NEA 1957 Christmas newspaper strips. Painted cover art by Walt Scott. Jeremy Christmas; The Spirit of Christmas assigns Jeremy Christmas, an elf, to rehabilitate four lazy men--Flash, Rush, Instant, and Sudden--who live on Slipshod Creek. The Music Box Trio; Melvin Mouse takes Holly, Jingle, and Tinsel, the figures on a music box who have come to life, to the Valley of the Small ones to reform a miser, Packard Ratte, who runs the trading post there. The Three Wishes; Three neighbors, who are musicians and play together, rescue an elf whose beard is frozen in a creek. Short recap of the life of George Frederick Handel and his writing of "The Messiah" oratorio. Short history of Christmas songs. The story of the writing of the Christmas hymn "Oh Little Town of Bethlehem" in 1868. All art by Walt Scott. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Indicia title is "BUGS BUNNY'S MERRY CHRISTMAS, No. 1064." Directions for a game using the names of birds—also how to make snow angels. The Traveling Tree, script by Don R. Christensen, pencils by Tony Strobl, inks by Steve Steere; With the help of Hedgerow Huppy, the inventor, Bugs grows a Christmas tree-sized carrot. A project for making a tie and ribbon rack from spools and cardboard. The Joyful Toy, pencils by John Carey; Porky invents a jet-propelled pogo stick. Prize Pet, pencils by Pete Alvarado, inks by Steve Steere; Daffy wants Yosemite Sam to enter him in the unusual pet contest. Good Intentions, art by Fred Abranz; Tweety finds a box full of mechanical toys that look just like him and uses them to trick Sylvester. Directions on making a decorated flashlight for Christmas caroling. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Indicia title is "YOGI BEAR, No. 1067." Cover art by Harvey Eisenberg. No News Is True News; Yogi and Boo Boo start a newspaper, but Boo Boo's misreading of reporter Yogi's notes causes the forest to think that Mel Moose is pals with Barney Bull, the forest bully. Air-Borne Bear; Yogi decides he wants to fly like a bird; After unsuccessful attempts, he goes to an airport and sits in the pilot's seat of an idling plane. Too Much to Bear; After being lectured on having good manners when interacting with the tourists, Yogi has to play with an obnoxious little boy. Bedded and Belted; An escaped convict and his Mounted Police pursuer take over Yogi and Boo Boo's beds for naps after a long pursuit. Yogi cutout page. Yogi board game activity page. All art by Harvey Eisenberg. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Indicia title is "SOLOMON AND SHEBA, No. 1070." Photo cover of Yul Brynner (as Solomon) and Gina Lollobrigida (as Magda, Queen of Sheba). Preview with photos. Solomon and Sheba, script by Gaylord Du Bois, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Mike Peppe; After King David's death, Solomon is named King of Israel; As Israel's strength grows under Solomon's rule, its neighbors become uneasy; The Pharaoh of Egypt and Magda, Queen of Sheba, come up with a plan to use Magda's charms to capture Solomon's affection and weaken Israel so that Pharaoh's army can attack it. Adapted from the 1959 United Artists movie "Solomon and Sheba." Brief overview of the kings of Israel. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Dec 1959. Science Fiction stories by George F. Forbes, S. D. Gottesman, Al Seveik, and Douglas & Dorothy Stapleton. Illustrations by Emsh. 5 1/2-in. x 7-in.; b&w text with spot illustrations; 130 newsprint pages. 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.

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Vol. 4, No. 2. December 1959. Men's interest entertainment magazine. Contains humor, fiction and pin-ups. 8.5" x 11". 74 pages. Partial color and partial B&W. MATURE. Cover price $0.50.

Cover by Jerry Grandenetti and Jack Adler (washtone). Written by Robert Kanigher, Bob Haney and Hank Chapman. Art by Russ Heath, Joe Kubert and Jack Abel. In this issue: "Big Gun -- Little Gun!" by Robert Kanigher and Russ Heath; "No Test for a Mustang!" by Bob Haney and Joe Kubert; and "Flying Jeep!" by Hank Chapman and Jack Abel. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Tony Abruzzo, inks by Bernard Sachs. To J. S.--with Love!, pencils by Tony Abruzzo, inks by Bernard Sachs; Lisa writes a letter about how her "schoolgirl romance" became real. Bon Voyage!, pencils by Arthur Peddy; Nina goes to see a friend off on an ocean voyage and fantasizes about a handsome man she sees on the ship. A Message from Mike, pencils by Bill Draut; Jane works in a telegraph office and follows the story of Mike, a customer who keeps sending messages to a girl who doesn't respond. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. Don't Look Back!; When Celia catches her boyfriend Lannie with her best friend, she runs away, only realizing much later that she should have confronted the situation directly. House ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Issue #2. December 1959. Techniques and tips in glamour photography. 8.25" x 11". 50 pages. Black and white. MATURE. Cover price $0.50.

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Issue #1 - December 1959. A Burroughs Bibliophile publication. Published by Vern Coriell. Review of Tarzan's Greatest Adventure starring Gordon Scott. Review of Tarzan the Ape Man starring Dennis Miller. 7-in. x 9 3/4-in., 4 pages, black and white.

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2nd printing. Tarzan newsletter by Vernell Coriell. Film reviews of Tarzan's Greatest Adventure & Tarzan the Ape Man, Bill Elliot replaces Dick Van Bureb on Tarzan comic strip. 7-in. x 9 3/4-in. 4 Pages B&W.

Photo cover of James Arness as Matt Dillon from the Gunsmoke TV series. Indian Trouble—Gunsmoke, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Alberto Giolitti; An Indian, Hawk Feather, is cheated by a buffalo hide trader who pays him in Confederate money. The Taming of Dutch Henry--Dodge City Days, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Alberto Giolitti; A sheriff tricks horse thief Dutch Henry into revealing the location of a band of stolen horses. The Bunco Artist—Gunsmoke, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Alberto Giolitti; A traveling patent medicine peddler kipnaps Doc Adams after Doc debunks his "Natural Rock Oil" and ruins his sales. Tru-Vue 3-D Fun Set featuring Sleeping Beauty. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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A showcase anthology that launched many of Harvey's long-running titles. This issue features the third comic starring Wendy the Good Little Witch, one of Harvey's mainstay characters in decades to come. This issue preceded Wendy the Good Little Witch (1960) #1. Casper leads Wendy on a time-trip to the Ice Age, the Stone Age, and ancient Egypt, where they meet friendly ghosts of the past. Plus, Spooky finds himself in prehistoric times. Wendy; The Ice Age; Spooky; The Stone Age; Past Problems; Any Message?; Baseball; Pre-Historic Daze. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Talking magpies Heckle and Jeckle are known for their identical appearance, their distinctive chatter, and their mischievous schemes. Heckle and Jeckle set out to end the city's crime wave with Heckle's latest invention, "Liquid Magnetism." The Claw captures Mitzi, and forces her to sing torch songs at a dive bar for mouse sailors (!) until Mighty Mouse saves the day. Farmer Al Falfa finds a treasure map buried on his land... but is it real, or just a hoax? Dimwits New Car; Heckle and Jeckle: Magpie Madness; Sourpuss; Mighty Mouse: Mystery on the Waterfront; Dinky: The Picnic Stowaway; Farmer Al Falfa: Sunken Treasure. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Dec-Jan 1958. Humor Digest featuring jokes and cartoons. Cover by Bill Wenzel. Cartoons by Frank Beaven, Bill Wenzel, George Troop, and others. Softcover Digest, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 100 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

In order of appearance: "Clint Curtis, The Road Knights and the Grand Prix Ace", "Running Wild", "Chicken", and "Clint Curtis, The Big Chance" art by Jack Keller; and "Novice Notes". "How Safe Is a Safety Belt?" text article. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Warren Kremer. Stories and art by Warren Kremer and others. Harvey's mischievous little devil is not as famous as their friendly ghost, but his design became a permanent part of pop culture. A passing giant has an altercation with Hot Stuff's trident while the Little Devil is taking a hot-geyser bath. Hot Stuff goes to Mischief Land, and is horrified that everyone is more mischievous than he is. Pretty Sharp; Mischief Land; A Rest in the West; Stumbo: The Mystified Cop. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Nick Cardy and Jack Adler. Featuring: 8 page story "I Fought the Molten Monster" drawn by Howard Purcell; 1 page public service announcement "The Atom Servant of Man" written by Jack Schiff; 1 page The Magic Genie story by Henry Boltinoff; 7 page story "The Human Cyclotron" drawn by Mort Meskin and George Roussos; 1 page Mysteries in Space! filler; 1 page text story "The Long Night of Fear"; 7 page story "Prisoners of the Robot Factory" drawn by Nick Cardy. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Killer from Space," art by Howard Purcell; Thad Hollister witnesses a murder of one alien by another, then has to convince everyone that his life is in danger from the killer alien. "The Atom: Servant of Man" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Morris Waldinger, inks by Tommy Nicolosi; The development of radio-isotopes has led to many scientific advances throughout the world. "The Riddle of Hazard Isle!", art by Bill Ely; Three cousins must embark upon a strange treasure hunt to receive an inheritance from their eccentric uncle after his death. Blackhawk ad. "Phantom in the Wind" text story. One-page Peter Puptent Explorer story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Secret of the Fossil Egg," art by Mort Meskin; Mark Merlin tries to stop a creature that can alter its form to overcome any obstacle. Superman and Batman with Robin ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 7, Issue 73 - December, 1959. Stories, games, and puzzles for children. Softcover, 5.5" x 7.5", 124 pages, B&W with some color. 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. 22, No. 2. December 1959. Text stories, activities, puzzles and illustrations. 6.75" x 10". 68 pages. Partial color. Cover price $0.35.

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Volume 3, Issue 4 - December, 1959. Blue Chip Issue. Vintage men's interest magazine that focused mainly on tasteful nude pin-up photography, but also included articles, reviews, adult humor comics strips, and erotic short fiction stories. This issue includes short fiction stories by Reuben Cloven, Leo Jann, Les Barry, and Lee Jennings. 8.5" x 10.5", 82 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

Cover by Al Avison (credited as Ham Fisher). Stories and art by Ham Fisher. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. Marvin Bonessa escapes from jail and sets out for revenge on the man who sent him there - Knobby Walsh. But Joe Palooka stands in his way. Plus solo stories featuring Little Max and Humphrey. Also featuring a vintage ad for Cracker Jacks starring circus clowns ("The More You Eat...The More You Want"). The Escaped Convict; Revenge; Knobby's Welcome Visitor; Little Max; Humphrey. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Sphere of Influence"; Archie and Jughead get in trouble playing handball at school. "Orders Are Orders," art by Joe Harold; Peggy called Brando a mad artist. "A-Fishing We Will Go," script and art by Bill Woggon; Randy and Curly take Katy fishing at Manazna Creek. "Fables for Fishermen," script and art by Bill Woggon; Randy and Curly are fishing and Curly can't stop bragging about how things are better and bigger in his state. "Sleepy Time," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx's dad has been suffering from insomnia. "The Truth Hurts," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Wilbur decides to tell the truth because nobody will believe the truth. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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8.5" x 11", 88 pages, B&W Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Frank Johnson. Stories and art by Frank Johnson and others. Ollie Orwell is as much trouble as his better-known counterpart, Dennis the Menace. Ollie's dad's worst nightmare is three identical Ollies. Ollie dresses as a girl to crash a girls' lunch party, but things quickly get out of hand. Ollie is supposed to be on his best behavior for the benefit of a visiting uncle, but even Ollie's best behavior is hard to take. Triple Trouble; Li'l Wise Guy; Just for Girls; Li'l Lumberjack: Animal Charmer; Shoes for Shobasho; Treat 'Im Right. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Oct. 17, 1959. 9" x 11 1/4" 24 pages. Black and white. Title changes to "Lion and Sun" (1959-1960 IPC) UK with next issue.

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Oct. 17, 1959. 9" x 11 1/4" 24 pages. Black and white. Title changes to "Lion and Sun" (1959-1960 IPC) UK with next issue.

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Oct. 17, 1959. 9" x 11 1/4" 24 pages. Black and white. Title changes to "Lion and Sun" (1959-1960 IPC) UK with next issue.