Abbott and Costello (1968 Charlton) comic books 1969

Cover by Henry Scarpelli. Stories by Steve Skeates. Art by Richard "Grass" Green, Henry Scarpelli and Anthony Ferme. The classic comedy duo of TV, radio and film lives again in an animated cartoon and this tie-in comic. What was supposed to be a kid's comic based on a cartoon inspired by a vaudeville comedy team took a left turn into weirdness, thanks to the late '60s sensibilities of comics scribe Steve Skeates and underground comix legend Richard "Grass" Green. Lou becomes the superhero Captain Costello, but he still can't win Bud's respect. The fellows go out West. Lou builds a robot, but Bud is dubious. A parody of Little Orphan Annie. Early One Morning; Thought for Food; Far Out West; Mountain Man Morgan: Telegraph Trees; The Big Push; Coloring Page; Crime Does Not Pay; Golf of Course; Up Stroke; Too Small; Sign Language Part 1; Little Orphan Riding Hood. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Comic book based on the classic comedy duo. Cover art by Henry Scarpelli. Captain Costello Meets Whirligig starring Abbott, Costello [as Captain Costello], Whirligig, Agent 373 of E.S.P.I.O.N.A.G.E, Zen Men, and Dr. Op, script by Steve Skeates, pencils by Henry Scarpelli, inks by Anthony Ferme; super-hero parody. The Return of Whirligig, script by Steve Skeates, pencils by Henry Scarpelli, inks by Anthony Ferme. The Ghost Talks text story by Ruth Joyce Simpson. Abbott & Costello Maze Page. There's Always a Catch, script by Steve Skeates. Big Deal, script by Steve Skeates, art by George Wildman. Hansel & Gesudnheit--Far Out Fairy Tales, script by Steve Skeates, pencils by Richard "Grass" Green, inks by Anthony Ferme. Abbott & Costello Puzzle Page. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Stories by Steve Skeates. Art by Richard "Grass" Green, Tony Tallarico and Anthony Ferme. The classic comedy duo of TV, radio and film lives again in an animated cartoon and this tie-in comic. What was supposed to be a kid's comic based on a cartoon inspired by a vaudeville comedy team took a left turn into weirdness, thanks to the late '60s sensibilities of comics scribe Steve Skeates and underground comix legend Richard "Grass" Green. Bud tries to dial an unlisted number. Lou raises Seymour the Flower Child, a parody of '60s hippies who is an actual flower. Lou is stopped for a man-on-the-street interview by a TV presenter. Showdown at the Curio Corral; So There; Further Flower Power; Mission Accomplished; Wild-Mannered Reporter; Maze Page; Pin-Up Poster; Hansel and Gesundheit; Another Day, Another Catch! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Stories by Steve Skeates. Art by Tony Tallarico and others. The classic comedy duo of TV, radio and film lives again in an animated cartoon and this tie-in comic. Lou's superhero identity Captain Costello battles fiendish Dr. Goldmind and his super-powered cohorts. A horse tries to convince the duo that it's a prize racehorse. Plus a pinup of the cartoon incarnation of Abbott and Costello, along with instructions for making a "skydiver" toy and other activities. Captain Costello; Mixed Up Picture; T.V. or Not T.V.: That's a Question?; Jungle Journey; Ironed Out; Driving Test; A Shaggy Horse Story; How to Make a Skydiver; Boss and Groovey. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Stories by Steve Skeates. Art by Tony Tallarico and Andrey. The classic comedy duo of TV, radio and film lives again in an animated cartoon and this tie-in comic. In the future, Lou is part of the "Interplanetary Patrol," but that doesn't stop him from making Bud's life miserable. Bud and Lou track a monster... or is it tracking them? The boys work as furniture movers. Plus a pinup of the cartoon incarnation of Abbott and Costello, and activity pages. Mind Over Monster; Commando Costello of the Interplanetary Patrol; Moonlight Sonata; Maze Page; Boss and Groovey; Puzzle Page; A Moving Story with a Fantastic Supporting Cast. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Stories by Steve Skeates and D. J. Arneson. Art by Bill Fraccio, Tony Tallarico and Andrey. The classic comedy duo of TV, radio and film lives again in an animated cartoon and this tie-in comic. Bud's not sure that Lou's new car wash is such a great idea, but Lou's already put all of Bud's money into it. Bud and Lou get their biggest job yet as furniture movers, but forget to ask where they're going. The boys go camping and get a little too close to the local wildlife. Plus a maze and activity pages. Come Clean; A Moving Narrative; For Fearless Fighters; Crazy Maze Page; Boss and Groovey; Trail's End; Seeing Double; Nature Boy; Greetings. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Comic book based on the classic comedy duo. The Spooky Past Cleaned-out Fast!; Abbott & Costello work cleaning up a museum. Pie-In-The-Face Maze Page. Famous Kitchens We Have Known; Abbott & Costello end up washing dishes. Hearty Humor text article. Nobody Home; Boss and Groovey invent an automatic music machine and end up flooding their apartment. A TV Fix for Rodney's Sticks!; Abbott and Costello open a TV store. Chuckle-In Poster joke page. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.15.