Comic books April 1962

Add to cart FR 1.0 $10.75

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "Perry White's Manhunt for Superman!", script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superman must overcome the effects of Red Kryptonite which is giving him nightmares and stop Rava and the Superman Revenge Squad. Untitled Chief Hot Foot story by Henry Boltinoff. "Supergirl's Greatest Challenge!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl helps out Legionnaires; then defeats Chameleon Men imposters. Letter to the editor from comics historian Jerry Bails. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $12.00

The Duel of the Superboys!, script by Bill Finger, art by George Papp. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Kookie Super-Ape--Tales of the Bizarro World, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; Bizzaro-Titano wrestles Bizzaro-Lois; 1st Bizarro Titano. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $12.25

12¢ Cover Price Edition. Edited by Victor Gorelick. Cover by John Rosenberger. Stories by Robert Bernstein and John Rosenberger. Archie Comics amiable and agile super-hero The Fly battles an assortment of nefarious villains, including the Monster Fly. The Fly also visits Fly World and teams with Fly Girl. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CGC 7.0 $395.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #1971854001

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $115.00 View scans 1" Cumulative spine split. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by Bud Plant

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $77.00 View scans 3" Cumulative spine split. Cover loose at staples. Water damage. Interior residue and staining. Cover oxidation. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. In Human Form!; Alien invaders send a shapeshifting scout to disguise himself as one of Earth's dominant life form, but he mistakenly takes the form of a mosquito and is swatted. For the Rest of Your Life!; Jupiter's courts are thought soft, but their convicts are actually imprisoned for life within an illusion of freedom. The Secret of the Universe!; A rocket is built which travels faster than light in order to probe the edge of the visible universe, but the volunteer pilot de-ages to infancy during the trip, curing him of his terminal disease. The Ice Monster Cometh! Where Walks the Ghost? All scripts by Stan Lee, all art by Steve Ditko. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart Very Good $5.00

Add to cart Very Good $5.00 View scans Water damage: Extensive. Staple rust: Slight.

Add to cart Good $2.65 View scans Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

April 1962. Stories: "Mercenary" by Mack Reynolds, "A Slave is a Slave" by H. Beam Piper, "Toy Shop" by Harry Harrison, and "The Circuit Riders" by R.C. Fitzpatrick. Science Fact feature, "Suppressed Invention" by John W. Campbell. Cover by Schoenherr. Illustrations by Birmingham, Brey, and Schoenherr. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart PR 0.5 $23.00 View scan INCOMPLETE. Multiple ad pages missing, does not interrupt art or story. 5 1/2" spine split from bottom with tape. Staples added (not manufacturing). Water spotting. Residue.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $525.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Christine Farrell Complete DC Collection. Label #4494774009 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $45.00 View scans Cover and first two wraps detached at one staple. Water damage. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Add to cart FR 1.0 $35.00 View scan 7" Cumulative spine split (partially taped). Cover held on by tape (interior). Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Captain Sykes' Deadly Missions, script by Jack Miller, art by Nick Cardy; Aquaman and Aqualad must find two treasures for Captain Sykes or he won't release the ship he has captured. Ollie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Facts on Fish educational page by Henry Boltinoff. The Fastest Fish Alive article. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $8.00 View scans Surface chewing and residue to covers. Spine split 20%. Staple rust: Slight.

8.5" x 11", 80 pages, B&W Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart Fine $13.00	Add to cart Fine $13.00	Add to cart Very Good $9.00	Add to cart VG- 3.5 $8.00
Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $7.00	Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $6.00 View scan Tears on back cover.	Add to cart GD 2.0 $5.00	Add to cart GD 2.0 $5.00

Cover by Jon D'Agostino. Stories and art by Jon D'Agostino and others. Funny-animal superhero Atomic Mouse fights to keep Mouseville safe from the likes of Count Gatto. Professor Invento's latest invention is a thinking cap that makes Count Gatto as smart as Atomic Mouse, and gloves that make him as strong as Atomic Mouse. A queen despairs that the young prince is a bully, but the jester has a solution. A Strange Blend; Downy, Down; Tanbark Speaks; A Watch-Puppy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $8.40

Cover by Dick Dillin & Charles Cuidera. Stories by Jack Miller? Art by Dick Dillin, Charles Cuidera and Sheldon Moldoff. Three stories! "The Secret of Alien Island" - Blackhawk disguises himself as G'oor to free his friends! Also featuring: "The Human Menagerie" and "The Blackhawk Medicine Man"! Plus: 1-page text article "Kings of Speed"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart Very Good $7.60

Cover by Warren Kremer. Harvey presents the adventures of Casper in the long-running series sometimes called The Friendly Ghost Casper. Casper needs magical help when someone is putting a "whammy" on everyone in the forest. Plus a vintage ad for Casper "magic bubble bath." Casper the Friendly Ghost; The Mysterious Whammy; Meeting the Whammy; Our Biggest Fear; Spooky: Cousin Goops Visit. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart Very Good $3.20

Add to cart GD 2.0 $2.65

Cover art by Owen Fitzgerald. Article on a boy named Jackie and his Dennis the Menace doll. Sleigh-Mates starring Dennis the Menace, script by Fred Toole, art by Owen Fitzgerald. NIce Going starring Dennis the Menace, script by Fred Toole, art by Owen Fitzgerald. Grampa Story; Grampa actually tells the truth about ants but the kids don't believe him. Reprints of daily Dennis the Menace cartoons by Hank Ketcham. Fit to Be Tied text story. All Washington-D Up, script by Fred Toole, art by Owen Fitzgerald; Dennis tries to explain to Joey about George Washington, the first President of the United States. Dennis Ski Menace Ski starring Dennis the Menace, script by Fred Toole, art by Owen Fitzgerald. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $89.00 View scans Water damage.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $23.50 View scan 2" Spine split from bottom. Cover detached at one staple. Water damage. Staple rust with migration.

Add to cart PR 0.5 $7.30 INCOMPLETE. Page missing, interrupts art and story. Full length spine split.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Bronze Menace" starring Batman and Robin, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Batman, Robin, and Batwoman tangle with a group of crooks who appear to be stealing bronze statues sculpted by Vulcan; After a long investigation, the heroes learn that Vulcan has been transforming people into bronze statues using a special machine and after dealing with the criminals, he pretended to have the statues stolen; Batman and Robin are victims of Vulcan's machine, but with Batwoman's help, they are able to break free and capture the criminals. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Do You Know Your Neighbors? public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "The Crime King of Mount Olympus" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; A criminal disguised as Zeus and riding a flying robot horse, kidnaps Dianne Meade and takes her to "Mount Olympus." Language of the Law article. Strange Laws humor page by Henry Boltinoff. I'm tired of covering this beat, Commissioner! humor half-page starring O'Malley of the 4th Precinct by Irwin Hasen. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $2.65

Cover by Tony Strobl. Stories and art by Tony Strobl, John Liggera, Bob Gregory, Vic Lockman and Steve Steere. The classic adventures of Disney's Donald Duck, featuring art by Carl Barks and other great Disney artists. Donald learns what "invasive" means when he brings African Army Snails back to the U.S. At a dude ranch, Goofy gets mistaken for an outlaw. Taxi driver Donald becomes the reluctant getaway driver for a bank robber. Hi Ho Donald; Having a Panic; Good Little Foul Fellow; Goofy: Do-Good Dude; The Baddie in the Cabbie; Burglar With a Bark; Bad Bounce; Clear the Runway; Fry-Diver. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $2.65 View scans

Volume 39, Issue 4 - April, 1962. 5.5" x 7.5", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $9.50 View scans

ERB-dom was one of the best fanzines focusing on Tarzan creator Edgar Rice Burroughs. Issue #4 includes the following articles: a letter from Joan Burroughs Pierce and Edgar's son John Coleman Burroughs, John Carter checklist, and Hal Foster and Prince Valiant 25 Years of Adventure (with art by Foster). 8.5 x 11; black and white, 12 pgs. April, 1962. Edited and published by Camille Cazedessus. Cover art by N. McDonald. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart NM 9.4 $23.00 View scans

Add to cart Very Good $2.65 View scans Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 15%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.

Volume 11, Issue 4 - April, 1962. Features "The Shrine of Temptation" by Judith Merrill, and stories by R. Bretnor, J. Williamson, Ward Moore, and Avram Davidson. 5.5-in. x 7.75-in., 128 pages, Text Only Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart Fine $9.80

Add to cart Fine $9.80

Add to cart Very Good $7.80

Add to cart Very Good $7.80

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani . Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. With communication cut off, a Marine battalion's strategic retreat seems like a grievous tactical error. Lost in the South Pacific, Marines stumble on the secret harbor where the flagship of the Axis fleet is anchored. When the soldier with the Allied codes is captured by the Axis, three Marines are assigned to rescue him or risk losing the war. The Chicken Platoon; The Wandering Barge; Spy Center; The Day We Lost World War II. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $17.50 View scan 3 1/2" cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Water spotting.

Add to cart PR 0.5 $5.49 Interior is complete. Full spine split. Cover and centerfold detached. Tape.

Variant with "Calling the Twilight Zone" filler on back cover.
Indicia title is "THE TWILIGHT ZONE, No. 1288." Based on "The Twilight Zone" TV series. Painted cover art by George Wilson. The Bridegroom; Milo Dean makes a career of fleecing gullible women; While hiding out from his latest caper, he and his accomplice come across a strange house where Milo finds a beautiful wealthy woman who he intends to marry. The Secret Weapon; After World War II, Hunt Mallard tracks former Nazi officers in Germany; includes Hitler cameo. The Joiner; Mild-mannered Alvah Petty escapes his unpleasant home life by joining the "Knights of the Galaxy." Scripts by Paul S. Newman, art by Reed Crandall; George Evans. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $32.75 View scans Centerfold detached at one staple. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Indicia title is "DR. KILDARE, No. 1337." Based on the "Dr. Kildare" TV series. Photo cover of Dr. James Kildare (as played by Richard Chamberlain). The Doctor, art by Doug Wildey; Brief summary of the process of becoming a medical doctor. The Doctor and the Gambler, art by Doug Wildey; Gambler Eddie Eastman checks into the hospital to hide out from some enemies for a few days; After finding there is nothing wrong with him, Dr. Kildare wants him to leave; but Eastman threatens to have his men harm Dr. Gillespie unless he is allowed to stay. Some basic first aid instruction. Brief summary of the procedures following an accident between a car and pedestrian. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart VF- 7.5 $5.50 View scans

Add to cart Very Good $2.65

Add to cart Very Good $2.65

April 1962. Cover by Gaughan. Stories: "A Planet for Plundering" by Jack Williamson, "Big Baby" by Jack Sharkey, "Founding Father" by J. F. Bone, "Star-Crossed Lover" by William W. Stuart, "The Tail-Tied Kings" by Avram Davidson, "The Long, Silvery Day" by Magnus Ludens, "Gourmet" by Allen Kim Lang, and "Moondog" by Arthur C. Clarke. 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; 194 Pages, B&W. NOTE: Cover claims 196 pages, this includes the covers. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $2.65 View scans Staple rust with migration.

Volume 6, Issue 4 - April, 1962. Vintage men's interest magazine that features short fiction stories, music reviews, adult humor comics, interviews, fashion, and nude pin-up photography. This issue with a Charles Willeford story, "The Sin of Integrity". 8" x 11", 76 pages, mostly B&W with some color pages. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $8.00

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Vince Colletta, Bill Molno, and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. The Godzilla-ish sea monster from the 1961 B-movie becomes the star of this cult-classic Charlton monster comic. The tentacled fish-men of sunken Atlantis declare war on the surface world, in a story (and cover) with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. But first they must get past Gorgo and his monstrous mother. And the Sea Spewed Death; Soul for Sale; Monsters of the Deep; Sea Serpents - Legends or Fact? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $35.00 View scans 1" spine split with tape. Staples added (not manufacturing). Water damage.	Add to cart VG- 3.5 $35.00 View scans Cover detached at one staple. 1" spine split from top.	Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $26.00 View scans Water/moisture damage. Cover oxidation. Pen marking.	Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $31.00 View scans Cover oxidation. Water damage.
Add to cart GD 2.0 $22.00 View scan Cover plus six wraps detached at one staple. 2 1/2" Cumulative spine split. Staple rust.	Add to cart GD 2.0 $26.00 View scan Water damage. Staple rust with migration.	Add to cart GD- 1.8 $45.10 View scan 3.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. Green Lantern's Statue Goes to War!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; Green Lantern is brought to the future again to assume his Pol Manning identity to discover why three generals are trying to overthrow the government. Zero Hour in the Silent City!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; Green Lantern must discover what has stopped all sound in the city. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart Fine $3.60

Tarzan newsletter by Vernell Coriell. Bill Gilmour bio, stuntman Jock Mahoney becomes Tarzan. 7-in. x 9 3/4-in. 8 Pages B&W.

Add to cart Very Good $15.00

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Vince Colletta, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio and Charles Nicholas. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. Camilla goes all the way to the rainforest to find out if Nick is still alive. Frank and Denise work together, so they must keep their romance secret. Travel agent Lynn falls for Karl, a client with a secret, in a story with early art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. To Find My Love; We Denied Our Love; Man or Mouse?; Trust a Stranger. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Fair $2.65

Volume 24, Issue 6 - April 1962. Children's activity and story magazine. Easter Stories and activities! 66 Pages. PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $51.00 View scans 3" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Midnight Monster," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; When handsome, scientist, playboy Victor Avery is rejected by a girl he turns himself into a monster to wreak revenge on her fiancé only to become his own victim. "The Man Who Played Dead!," art by Don Heck; A midget disguises himself as a dummy to gain access to homes to rob them. "Wings of the Butterfly!," art by Joe Sinnott; In the year 2050 Eric Krane is a spaceman who collects butterflies only to find himself trapped on planet where butterflies collect men. "The Speed Demon," script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Speedy Sims races his car so recklessly he is doomed to race around the rings of Saturn forever. Ad for Amazing Adult Fantasy. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $7.99

Cover featuring Marshal Dan Troop (photo of John Russell) and Deputy Johnny McKay (photo of Peter Brown). Interior photos of Dan Troop. "Terror rides the Range," art by Dan Spiegle; A dying man speaks two last words, and Dan must gather evidence that will expose a ruthless killer and stop the terror. "Showdown at Three-Trees," art by Dan Spiegle; Two storekeepers in duel with rifles that don't aim very well. "A Bit of Luck," art by Dan Spiegle; Dan runs across a lawman with a lucky dollar, and joins up with him to trail down three bank robbers. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Good $5.00 View scans Spine split 10%.

8.5" x 11", 68 pages, B&W Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $52.00 View scans Slight corner denting. Very slight edge tears. Slight soiling.

April 6, 1962. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. 10.5-in. x 14-in., 138 pages, partial color. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $42.00 View scans Slight cover scuffing. Slight corner creasing. Slight corner denting. Slight edge denting. Slight back cover soiling. Slight back cover scratch.

April 13, 1962. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. 10.5-in. x 14-in., 130 pages, partial color. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $24.00 View scans Centerfold deached at 2 of 3 staples. Slight spine stress. Slight cover scuffing. Slight corner denting. Very slight edge paper loss.

April 20, 1962. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. 10.5-in. x 14-in., 132 pages, partial color. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $21.00 View scans Back cover creasing. Back cover 1" x 2" paper loss bottom left corner. Back cover edge tears. Creasing and slight paper loss bottom left corner last 5 pages. Very slight top spine split. Slight spine stress. Slight corner creasing.

April 27, 1962. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. 10.5-in. x 14-in., 122 pages, partial color. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart Fine $4.00 View scans Staple rust: Moderate. Foreign edition: UK.

April 7, 1962. 9" x 12". 28 pages. Black and white.

Add to cart Very Good $2.65 View scans Staple rust: Moderate. Foreign edition: UK.

April 14, 1962. 9" x 12". 28 pages. Black and white.

Add to cart Good $5.60 View scans Staple rust: Slight. Foreign edition: UK.

April 21, 1962. 9" x 12". 28 pages. Black and white.

Add to cart Very Good $2.65 View scans Spine split 5%. Staple rust: Slight. Foreign edition: UK.

Add to cart Good $5.60 View scans Water damage: Slight. Foreign edition: UK.

April 28, 1962. 9" x 12". 28 pages. Black and white.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $6.60

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $9.00

Add to cart Very Good $5.30

Add to cart Very Good $9.00

Cover art by Kelly Freas. "Museum of Madison Avenue," script by Gary Belkin, art by Wally Wood; Museum dedicated to famous advertising icons and campaigns. "In a Doctor's Office," script and art by Don Martin; A doctor keeps getting punched in the face. "More Efficient Snow Removal," script by Al Jaffee, art by Bob Clarke; Innovative ways to remove heavy snowfall from neighborhood streets. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias; The White Spy gives the Black Spy a booby-trapped present. "The Lighter Side of Entertaining," script and art by Dave Berg; Series of gags related to entertaining at home. "Six Comics in Search of a Punch Line," script by Gary Belkin, art by Mort Drucker; Six popular standup comics tell the same situational joke in their own comic style. "Movies in Flight," script by Sy Reit, art by George Woodbridge; How air travel has changed due to in-flight movies. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Route 67," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the television show "Route 66." "The Telephone," script and art by Don Martin. "The North American Veeblefetzer Corporation Annual Report," script by Don Reilly, art by Jack Rickard; The annual report of a less-than-competent corporation. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart NM 9.4 $23.00 View scans

Add to cart Very Fine $18.00 View scans

Add to cart Good $2.50

Vol. 22, No. 4 - April, 1962. 5.25" x 7.5", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart Very Good $6.00

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $6.00

Add to cart Good $3.00

Add to cart Good $3.00

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart Very Fine $26.00 View scans

Vol. 39, No. 117 - April , 1962. 5.5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $26.50 View scans smudging front foxing back small dents/creases Staple rust: Slight.

Vintage "Playboy Clone" men's interest magazine highly focused on the bachelor lifestyle with articles, essays, product reviews, erotic short fiction stories, and tasteful nude pin-up photography. 8.5" x 11", 76 pages, B&W/color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.