Harvey Hits (1958) comic books 1960

Cover by George Baker. Stories and art by George Baker and Fred Rhoads. A showcase anthology that launched many of Harvey's long-running titles. This issue features George Baker's soldier whose name became synonymous with the downtrodden grunt. Gen. Rockjaw plans to watch soldier training on closed-circuit TV, but the signal gets mixed up with a local TV station's war movie. Sack seeks a new way to dig the same old ditch. SS uses a hose to take care of Sarge's mouse problem, but that water's got to come out somewhere. Also featuring an oddball vintage ad offering live "miniature monkeys" and "miniature dogs." The Old Softie; Washed Out. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"Guide Service"; Buzzy hires himself out as a hunting guide. "Buzzy Fools A Fox" text story. "Trip To The Moon"; Herman and his mice friends build a rocket to travel to the moon, since it's made of cheese. "Play Ball"; Baby Huey and his friends play baseball. "Herman's Last Laugh" text story. "Gun Play" text story starring Sad Sack. "Haunted Housework"; Casper tries to fix up his haunted house. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

A showcase anthology that launched many of Harvey's long-running titles. This issue features an early appearance of 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 gives magic dancing shoes to Wendy, but when she can't stop dancing, he must find the witch who cursed the shoes. Mary Jane is bored travelling with her father's circus, until she meets another girl who can't afford to attend the circus. Plus adventures of Spooky. Wendy's Wish; Greatest Show; Spellbound; Bewitched and Between; Spooky: Windblown. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Herman and Katnip Cover price $0.10.

Sad Sack's Army Life Cover price $0.10.

A showcase anthology that launched many of Harvey's long-running titles. This issue features an early appearance of Wendy the Good Little Witch, one of Harvey's mainstay characters in decades to come. This is the last appearance of Wendy in Harvey Hits before Wendy the Good Little Witch (1960) #1. Casper seeks Wendy's help in breaking Witch Weevil's curse on Princess Pamela. Janie is in a great mood until Gwendolyn shows up with her negative viewpoint. Spooky sees a psychiatrist. The Witch's Spell; A Prince of a Prince; Turnabout; Ill-Timed; Casper's Diary; Spooky: Out of This World. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Marty Taras and Steve Muffatti. A showcase anthology that launched many of Harvey's long-running titles. This issue features characters from the Famous Studios cartoons that were repackaged for television as Harveytoons. Baby Huey creates chaos when he decides to take up baton-twirling. Casper helps a baby bird get the confidence to fly. Plus adventures of Little Audrey and Herman & Katnip. Casper; Baby Huey: Driving Me Crazy; Club Business; Little Audrey: Street Scene; Baby Huey: The Dumb Major; Herman and Katnip: Flight to the Finish; Jest for Fun; Little Audrey: A Dog's Life; Buzzy: From Bed to Worse. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Marty Taras and Steve Muffatti. A showcase anthology that launched many of Harvey's long-running titles. This issue features characters that appeared on the 1960s ABC-TV cartoon series Funday Funnies. Wendy makes a wish that leads her and Casper on a quest to undo a spell. Katnip thinks he has bagged Buzzy the crow -- but then discovers he's caught an irate bald eagle. Plus adventures of Casper, Baby Huey and Little Audrey. Casper, the Friendly Ghost; Baby Huey: A Solid Job; Baby Huey's Album; Oh, Baby!; Sure Cure; Herman and Katnip: Easy as Pie; Putting on the Dog; Buzzy: A Hair Raising Tale; Little Audrey. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Simon. Stories and art by Lee Falk and Wilson McCoy. A showcase anthology that launched many of Harvey's long-running titles. This issue features reprints of Lee Falk's Phantom comic strip. Gangsters and gamblers get involved in the archaeological search for an ancient pirate city, so the Phantom decides he'd better intervene. Plus how-to articles on cowboy life. The Secret of the Lost Treasure City!; Dangerous Mission; True Stories of Famous Dogs; How to Make Your Spinning Rope; How to Ride a Horse; Fearless Rough-Rider. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Casper and Nightmare Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Marty Taras and Steve Muffatti. A showcase anthology that launched many of Harvey's long-running titles. This issue features characters from the Famous Studios cartoons that were repackaged for television as Harveytoons. Buzzy tries to elude Katnip's latest scheme. Plus adventures of Baby Huey and Herman Mouse, and a PSA on bus safety from Casper the Friendly Ghost. Casper: School Bus Safety; Baby Huey: Lets Space it; Buzzy; Salesmans Luck!; Baby Huey: Camping Trip-Up; Baby Huey: Drown and Out; The Noble Fox; Herman and Katnip: Food for Fought. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by George Baker. Stories and art by George Baker and Fred Rhoads. A showcase anthology that launched many of Harvey's long-running titles. This issue features George Baker's soldier whose name became synonymous with the downtrodden grunt. Sad Sack spends the night in a creepy old house, but his hosts have a Scooby Doo-style scam going. Sarge's young nephew who loves practical jokes causes chaos when he visits the base. General Rockjaw wants it quiet, until it's his party. Night Noises; Sad Sack. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.