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Classics Illustrated Junior (1953-1971) 1st Printing comic books 1956

  • Issue #522
    Classics Illustrated Junior (1953-1971) 1st Printing 522

    Painted cover art by Dik Browne. "The Nightingale," script by Hans Christian Andersen (adapted from his original story), art by Dik Browne; The Emperor is delighted with the song of a nightingale until he receives the gift of a mechanical bird; Delighted with the unusual toy, the Emperor snubs the nightingale and she returns to the forest; When the mechanical bird breaks down from overuse, the Emperor falls deathly ill, but the nightingale returns to the palace and her song restores his health. "The Hare and the Tortoise," script by Aesop (adapted from his original story), art by Dik Browne; The hare and the tortoise run a footrace but the cocksure hare stops to take a nap and the tortoise wins the race, proving that one should never be too sure of oneself. "The Moon," script by Robert Louis Stevenson, art by Alex A. Blum; Poem from "A Child's Garden of Verses" about the moon. "Mary Had a Little Lamb," art by Alex A. Blum; Nursery rhyme about Mary and her pet lamb. Picture to Color activity page, art by Alex A. Blum. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #523
    Classics Illustrated Junior (1953-1971) 1st Printing 523

    Cover art by Mike Sekowsky. "The Gallant Tailor," script by Brothers Grimm (adapted from their original story), pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Frank Giacoia; A tailor defeats several giants but is given almost impossible tasks to fulfill before winning a princess in marriage. "The Fox and the Crow," art by Mike Sekowsky; A fox tricks a crow into dropping a piece of cheese by flattering her singing voice, and then suggests she not listen to that which she knows is not true. "Windy Nights," script by Robert Louis Stevenson, art by Alex A. Blum; Poem from "A Child's Garden of Verses" about the personification of the wind as a horse and rider galloping about at night. "Wouldn't it Be Funny?", art by Alex A. Blum; Nursery rhyme about ridiculous propositions including a cow barking and a dog mooing. "Jack, Be Nimble," art by Alex A. Blum; Nursery rhyme about a boy jumping over a candlestick. Color This Picture With Crayons activity page, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Frank Giacoia. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #524
    Classics Illustrated Junior (1953-1971) 1st Printing 524

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    Painted cover art by Dik Browne. "The Wild Swans," script by Hans Christian Andersen (adapted from his original story), art by Pete Costanza (?);a princess rescues her eleven brothers from a spell cast by an evil queen. "The Raven and the Swan" Aesop's Fables tale; A Raven desires a Swans white feathers. "I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing By," art by Alex Blum. "The Wind," by Alex Blum; a poem by Robert Louis Stevenson. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #525
    Classics Illustrated Junior (1953-1971) 1st Printing 525

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    Painted cover art by William A. Walsh. "The Little Mermaid," script by Hans Christian Andersen (adapted from his original story), art by William A. Walsh; A young mermaid is willing to give up her life in the sea and her identity as a mermaid to gain a human soul. "The Milkmaid and Her Pail" adapted from Aesop's Fables, art by William A. Walsh; folktale about interrupted daydreams of wealth and fame. "Ding Dong Bell / A Cat Came A Fiddling," art by Alex Blum. Article in the raccoon, art by William A. Walsh. The Little Mermaid Color This Picture with Crayons page, art by William A. Walsh. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #526
    Classics Illustrated Junior (1953-1971) 1st Printing 526

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    Painted cover art by Lin Streeter. "The Frog Prince," art by Lin Streeter; Through the kindness of a princess, a frog turns into a prince; adapted from the classic fairy tale. "The Hares And The Frogs" from Aesop's Fables, art by William A. Walsh; The Hares were so persecuted by the other beasts, they did not know where to go. "Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat" classic poem, art by Alex A. Blum. "What Are Little Boys Made Of?" classic poem. Article on The Condor, art by William A. Walsh. The Frog PrinceColor This Picture With Crayons activity page, art by Lin Streeter. The Wonderful World of Fairy Tales ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #527
    Classics Illustrated Junior (1953-1971) 1st Printing 527

    The Golden Haired Giant. Stories and art by William A. Walsh and others. Gilberton expanded its successful Classics Illustrated line with this series devoted to famous fairy tales. A youth, foretold to marry a princess, must first retrieve three hairs from a terrifying giant. Plus Aesop's fable about The Fox and the Goat, and a look at the moose. The Golden Haired Giant; Aesop's Fables: The Fox and the Goat; There Was a Maid; The Animal World: The Moose; The Golden Haired Giant. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #528
    Classics Illustrated Junior (1953-1971) 1st Printing 528

    Painted cover art by Dik Browne. "The Penny Prince," script by Hans Christian Andersen (adapted from his original story), art by Tom Hickey; The Penny Prince disguises himself as a swineherd and woos the Emperor's daughter with magical gifts. "The Two Goats," script by Aesop (adapted from his original story), art by William A. Walsh; Two goats meet at the center of a bridge, fight, and fall into the river. "Three Little Kittens," art by Alex A. Blum; Nursery rhyme about three kittens, their mittens, and a pie. Article on The Rabbit, art by William A. Walsh. Color This Picture With Crayons page, art by Tom Hickey. The Wonderful World of Fairy Tales ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #529
    Classics Illustrated Junior (1953-1971) 1st Printing 529

    The Magic Servants. Cover by William A. Walsh. Stories and art by William A. Walsh and Alex A. Blum. Gilberton expanded its successful Classics Illustrated line with this series devoted to famous fairy tales. On his quest to marry the Princess Pauline, Prince Rudolph is aided by five men, each of whom has an unusual quirk or ability, including one with super-hearing ears and another with a neck like a giraffe. Plus Aesop's fable about the wolf in sheep's clothing, and a look at the tiger. The Magic Servants; Aesop's Fables: A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing; Froggy Went a Courtin'; The Animal World: The Tiger; Color This Picture With Crayons. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #530
    Classics Illustrated Junior (1953-1971) 1st Printing 530

    The Golden Bird. Cover by Dik Browne. Stories and art by Lin Streeter, William A. Walsh and Alex A. Blum. Gilberton expanded its successful Classics Illustrated line with this series devoted to famous fairy tales. On a quest to find the Golden Bird, a king's youngest son is aided by a wise fox. Along the way, the prince and the fox find the Golden Saddle, Golden Horse and a beautiful princess. Plus Aesop's fable about The Wind and the Sun, and a look at the seal. Cover by Dik Browne, later the cartoonist for Hagar the Horrible. What Is This?; The Golden Bird; Aesop's Fables: The Wind and the Sun; London Bridge; The Animal World: The Seal; Color This Picture With Crayons. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #531
    Classics Illustrated Junior (1953-1971) 1st Printing 531

    Painted cover art by Lin Streeter. "Rapunzel," script by the Brothers Grimm (adapted from their original story), art by Lin Streeter; Prince enters Rapunzel's chamber, climbing on Rapunzel's tresses. "The Mice in Council," art by Lin Streeter; The mice want to bell the cat, but none of them has the courage to do so. "Little Miss Muffet," art by Alex A. Blum; Illustrated Mother Goose rhyme. Article about The Reindeer, art by William A. Walsh. Color This Picture With Crayons page, art by Lin Streeter. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #532
    Classics Illustrated Junior (1953-1971) 1st Printing 532

    Painted cover art by Dik Browne. "The Dancing Princesses," script by Brothers Grimm (adapted from their original story), art by William A. Walsh; A king promises marriage to one of his 12 princesses, if any man can show where they dance every night; Felix finds out, and Flora and he are married. "The Lark and Her Young Ones" from Aesop's Fables, art by William A. Walsh; "Little Jack Horner," art by Alex A. Blum; Illustrated classic nursery rhyme. Article about The Porcupine, art by William A. Walsh. Color This Picture With Crayons page, art by Mike Sekowsky. The Wonderful World of Fairy Tales ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #533
    Classics Illustrated Junior (1953-1971) 1st Printing 533

    The Magic Fountain. Cover by Mike Sekowsky. Stories and art by Mike Sekowsky, Frank Giacoia, William A. Walsh and Alex A. Blum. Gilberton expanded its successful Classics Illustrated line with this series devoted to famous fairy tales. A prince goes on a quest for his missing brothers and the Magic Fountain whose waters can restore his father, the dying king. Plus Aesop's fable about The Straw, the Coal and the Bean, and a look at the squirrel. The Magic Fountain; Aesop's Fables: The Straw, the Coal and the Bean; Where Oh Where?; The Animal World: The Squirrel; Color This Picture With Crayons. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.