Comic books October 1964

"Winter Weekend," "Runaway Heart," and "Storm in My Heart!" (art by Jay Scott Pike?). Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky. A Change of Heart!, art by Bernard Sachs; Cammy and Sal both love Rob--right up to the day that one of them plans to marry him. Tell Him Tonight!, pencils by Arthur Peddy; Ginny has to tell her fiance Alan that she's fallen in love with Howard instead. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. Too Handsome to Hold!, pencils by Mike Sekowsky; Jane Turner's new boyfriend, Bill Peters, plays on his close resemblance to actor Richard Chamberlain to attract attention from girls. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, and Bill Molno. The Godzilla-ish sea monster from the 1961 B-movie becomes the star of this cult-classic Charlton monster comic. Soviet scientists engineer an exact duplicate of Gorgo and send him to the moon. They intend to use him against the American astronauts there, but when moon-aliens attack, the astronauts must join forces with the monster. In a backup story, intuition tells a mother that her son is trapped by a cave-in. Plus the history of humanity's move up the food chain. Monsters for the Moon; The Mushi; The Real Menace; E.S.P. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Letter to the editor from comic writer Mike Friedrich. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. Green Lantern's Wedding Day, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene; Hal has dreams of a parallel Earth, where he is married to Carol Ferris. Power Battery Peril!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene; Green Lantern stops an evil tyrant and frees another planet's heroes. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Tarzan newsletter by Vernell Coriell. Unauthorized Charlton Tarzan comics, Dum-Dum meeting at 22nd World Science Fiction convention, Reed Cradall bio and full page illustration, History of Tarzana community. 7-in. x 10-in., 12 Pages. B&W.

Cover by Fred Rhoads. A showcase anthology that launched many of Harvey's long-running titles. This issue features Gabby Gob, a spin-off of George Baker's Sad Sack featuring a sad-sack sailor. A clever one-pager shows all the levels of an aircraft carrier at sea, with Gabby Gob, of course, relegated to the lowest level. Airborne chaos results when Gabby helps the Admiral test-fly a new jet. When the Admiral is captured by cannibals, Gabby is his only hope of rescue. Also featuring a vintage Cheerios ad with Rocky and Bullwinkle. Carrier Duty; Who's Rocking the Ship?; Saving Face; Who's Driving?; Out to Launch; Chips; Away from What?; On the Beach. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Harvey Kurtzmans legendary follow-up to the original MAD launched the careers of many future stars of comics, comedy and publishing, including associate editor Terry Gilliam. This all-fumetti issue reprints photo-comics from past issues of Help, featuring Tom Poston, Sylvia Miles, sci-fi author Algis Budrys, Paul Glaser, artist Russ Heath, Henny Youngman, Henry Jaglom, and Orson Bean. Sometimes listed as Vol. 2, #9. 96 pages. Cover price $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Cover art by Ogden Whitney. Sahib Herbie!, script by Richard E. Hughes [as Shane O'Shea], art by Ogden Whitney; At school, Herbie is assigned to report on his biggest adventure. He is then called to the United Nations by Secretary-General U Thant to stop a Communist threat to India through the Principality of Hanki-Panki. Herbie catches a rocket to China, drops worms (left over from fishing) into Mao's mouth, and uses his many abilities (including his legendary allure to women) to stop communism from getting a foothold. Herbie, Boy "Beetle!", script by Richard E. Hughes, art by Ogden Whitney; Popcorn is making movie-goers whistle from their ears. Herbie's investigation leads him to a Beetles concert, and Herbie becomes a rock star (Eibreh Rekcenpop), who even Herbie's mother thinks is divine. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Stories and art by Carl Wessler 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 troll tricks Hot Stuff into trading his trident for a lightning rod. Hot Stuff learns why you should never taunt a lightning cloud. Stumbo the Giant sees an active volcano as the perfect trashcan. Boxland; The Sizzling Spear; Warmly Surprised; Stumbo: The Great Stranger. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Published by brothers John and Tom McGeehan, this newsletter focused on Comics and Tarzan. 8.5" x 11", 4 pages, B&W, text only.

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Cover art by Joe Certa. "Smoking is for Squares!", script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Paulette Breen (winner of the Palisades Amusement Park's Miss American Teenager contest) tells Bob and his friends that girls don't like guys who smoke. "The Girl With the Fatal Touch," inks by George Roussos; A green alien girl with the power to destroy anything made of gold causes consternation when she appears in a gold rush town. Half-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Man Who Never Existed," art by Bruno Premiani; The daredevil Johnny Bravo doesn't understand why he remembers every detail of his past exploits, which have been well publicized, but no one around him recognizes him. Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane ad. "The Doom Shadow," script by Dave Wood, art by Joe Certa; Two monsters, the Aroo and the Chulko, are released from the Idol-Head, and the weird actions of the first one give Manhunter and Zook the necessary clue to defeating the second one. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "Eclipso's Deadly Doubles!!", script by Bob Haney, art by Jack Sparling; Bruce Gordon and Professer Bennet try to trap Eclipso in another dimension to rid the world of his evil. "The Return of the Morloo," script by Arnold Drake, art by Mort Meskin; Doctor-7 escapes from jail and immediately conjures up the deadly Morloo again, so Mark Merlin calls on a Morloo of his own from the same dimension to even the odds. Half-page Peter Puptent, Explorer story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Fraccio and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. Joan dispenses love advice for her readers, but loses boyfriend Ray when she writes about him in her column. Race-car driver Jill drives the car called "the Phantom," and meets handsome mechanic Tom along the way, in a rare story of the era featuring a woman in a male-dominated career. Nurse Betsy Crane helps two "juvenile delinquents" after they wreck their car. Dreamer; Nurse Betsy Crane: A Cure Called Hope; Speedway to Love; Helen Shoots Her Man; Honeymoon; The Love Expert. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

October, 1964. Volume 14, Number 5. 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; black and white; 132 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.40.

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 $0.35.

October 1964. Special Features: "That Friendly Rascal, Flipper" by Lynne Gessner, "The Never-Never Zoo" by Norma Farber, "Bicarbonate of Soda" by Edith Osborn Corbett. 84 Pages, 6 1/2-in x 10-in. Cover price $0.50.

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Volume 7, Issue 1 - October, 1964. 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. 8.5" x 10.5", 76 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

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# on cover: 10104-410. The Black Pirates of Omean. Somewhat faithful adaptation of E.R. Burroughs "The Gods of Mars." Written by Phil Evans, with art by Jesse Marsh. Story originally appeared in Four Color Comics #437 in 1952. Cover by Marsh. 36 pages. Cover price $0.12.

12-378-410 on cover. $.12 cover price, dated October, 1964. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. You're The Tops (Chapter 1); The gang tries to win a trip to the 1964 New York World's Fair by collecting the most tops from Crispy Crunchy cereal boxes. A Run For Your Money (Chapter 2); Alex takes the gang to the World's Fair in his private helicopter, but he loses his wallet there and everyone spreads out looking for it. Fair Play (Chapter 3); The gang discovers that each person who found Albert's wallet has passed it on to someone else. Cereal Story (Chapter 4) starring Josie. Scripts by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. A Sun Plan! humor page starring Li'l Jinx by Joe Edwards. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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"Just a Perfect Friendship," pencils by Samm Schwartz; Jughead gets into trouble on his way to pick up some ice cream, but Archie gets the consequences because he's Jughead's pal (and is available). "Shake-Down!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Pass the Ketchup," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead mutters Veronica's name while he is having a dream where he carves a statue of Veronica out of ground beef; Archie overhears and thinks Jughead is in love with Veronica. The World of Jughead ad. "How to Get Along with Boys" - Professor Jughead's Educational Corner, art by Samm Schwartz; Prof. Jughead describes the behavior girls should use to get their way with boys. Archie Club ad. "Shell Game," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead is so focused on finding collectible sea shells that he's oblivious to the havoc he's causing on the beach. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Stories and art by Maurice Whitman and Vince Colletta. Cover number is 12-384-503. A historical curiosity, a comic about Vietnam published so early in the war that it still used conventional war stories, before America realized that Vietnam was a very different war. After their helicopter is shot down, Duke Larsen and his men must elude capture as they make their way back to their base. Mike Williams assembles an odd motorcycle squad to demoralize the enemy, as seen on the cover. When Cactus is wounded behind enemy lines, he is befriended by villagers who want to make him their new chief. Plus true stories about bombing runs and the U.S.S. Maddox. Offbeat painted cover by an unknown artist. The Jungle War Goes to Sea; Hit and Run!; Curiosity Can Kill Cool Cats!; Ambush and Destroy; Casualty; One is a Traitor!; The Battle for Quang Long. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas, and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running romance comic focused on the stormy passions of newlyweds. Wealthy Ann loves Tony, but he wants to be able to provide for them when they're married, instead of depending on her money, and that's going to take a while. Susan marries rough-around-the-edges Roger, confident that she can change him. Cynthia lets her cousin visit for a while, only to learn that she's a wild child who's on the outs with her parents. Obstacle to Love; Honeymoon in Heaven; The Perfect Husband; The Love Duel; Whirlwind Courtship; Cynthia Doyle: 2 Week Visit. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Russ Manning art in "The People of the Tree!" and "The Earth Shaker!" Backup feature Jon of the Kalahari in "The Lost City!" Painted front and back covers. # on cover 10101-410 October #5 10/64 12c Cover price $0.12.

Volume 3, Issue 1 - October 27, 1964. Magazine put together by the Las Vegas Press Club to advertise local businesses to traveling salesmen. As such it features racy cartoons, and semi nude photographs of the beautiful showgirls Las Vegas is known for. Cover by Ed Kelly. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 54 pages, B&W.

Cover by Samm Schwartz. "The Lunch Bag Caper," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob White, inks by Marty Epp; Mr. Andrews starts packing his lunch for work, but forgets and Archie has to take it to him. Veronica models five outfits with landmarks from the New York World's Fair in the background. "Heat Rave," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica won't let Archie or Betty into her air-conditioned mansion on a hot day. The World of Jughead ad. "The Cool Fool!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx has her father try to inflate her backyard swimming pool, which proves to be a major undertaking. Archie Club News. "The Choice," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Archie tries to camouflage a black eye by wearing sunglasses and an eye patch. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Men's humor digest filled with jokes, gags, cartoons, and tasteful pin-up photography. 5" x 6.5", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Samm Schwartz. Power Play, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Mario Acquaviva; After Betty and Veronica tease him about his skinny build, Archie tries to prove he's the equal of the muscle-bound jocks on the beach. Look Out! one-pager starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. Oh Poi, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Marty Epp; Archie tries to combine a Hawaiian Luau with a New England clambake. Arrivederci Archie, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Marty Epp; Mr. Lodge and Smithers dance for joy when they learn that Archie is moving South. The Untouchable, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Archie has a bad sunburn and feels excruciating pain when anybody touches him. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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October 3, 1964. 9" x 12". 28 pages. Black and white.

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October 10, 1964. 9" x 12". 28 pages. Black and white.

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October 17, 1964. 9" x 12". 28 pages. Black and white.

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October 24, 1964. 9" x 12". 28 pages. Black and white.

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October 31, 1964. 9" x 12". 28 pages. Black and white.

Stories and art by Warren Kremer and others. 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 meets her latest wacky relative, the shifty Uncle Alias. The new neighbor kid is giving gifts to Little Lotta, but all her mother sees is a bunch of junk. Little Dot; Call Me Dotta!; Little Lotta; Little Dot and Her Uncle Alias; Little Lotta: Never Refuse A Gift; Little Lotta and Manpower; Richie Rich: The All-Purpose Butler. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by George Baker. Stories and art by George Baker. The boyhood adventures of George Baker's soldier, whose name became synonymous with the downtrodden grunt. Little Sad Sack's parents don't want to discourage his interest in music - even if it is drumming on everything in sight. The boys are playing war when they encounter real soldiers doing combat exercises. Little Sad Sack causes chaos in the airlanes when he drifts off in a hot-air balloon. Cover features Li'l Sad encountering fellow Harvey star Richie Rich in the worst way. Talent; Childs Play; Safe; Off Again; Not Civilized; Little Caretaker; Scared; Sad Sack: The Slip; Sad Sack: No Rest; Sad Sack: Danger Zone. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Norman Mingo. "If Celebrities Ran for Public Office," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Jack Rickard; Examples of political campaigns geared to particular celebrities. "The Mad Safety Council's Predictions for the Upcoming Labor Day Weekend," script by Stan Hart, art by Sergio Aragones. "Etiquette," script by Sir William S. Gilbert, art by Don Martin; Two men retain their gentlemanly manners despite being stranded on a remote island. "Strange Interludes in Everyday Life," script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge; Ordinary people in ordinary situations make sarcastic asides to the readers, as in the play "Strange Interlude." "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Misleading TV Titles," script by Al Jaffee, art by Mort Drucker; Actual television show titles are used to illustrate similar real life situations. "A Mad Look at Firemen," script and art by Sergio Aragones. "The Lighter Side of Summer Romances," script and art by Dave Berg. "An Incident at a Red Light," art by Wally Wood. "Auto Accessories We'd Like to See," script by Don Reilly, art by Bob Clarke. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Mad's Teenage Idol Promoter of the Year," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; Interview with a record promoter who boasts that he can take any nobody off the street (or even a chimpanzee) and turn them into a teen idol. "Make Beautiful Hair Blecch" back cover Breck Shampoo parody ad, art by Frank Frazetta. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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October 1964. Cover by Chelsie Bonestell. Fantasy and science fiction stories: "Purple Priestess of the Mad Moon" by Leigh Brackett, "The Pro" by Edmond Hamilton, "Stomata" by Theodore L. Thomas, "Maid to Measure" by Damon Knight, Monthly essay "Books" by Avram Davidson, "Little Anton" by R. Bretnor, "Science: First and Rearmost" by Issac Asimov, "The Year of the Earthman" by Hogan Smith, "In What Cavern of the Deep" by Robert F. Young. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.40.

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Vol. 14, No. 10. October 1964. Men's adventure magazine featuring articles, fiction, and pin-ups. Illustrations by Gil Cohen, Charles Copeland, Samson Pollen. 8.5" x 11". 100 pages. Black and white. MATURE. Cover price $0.40.

Volume 5, Issue 4 - October 1964. Men's interest magazine including adventure articles and nude photos. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 66 pages B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Men's interest magazine featuring articles, stories, and pictorials. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 84 pages B&W. Cover price $0.35.