Comic books May 1955

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Articles, schematics and photos on the latest available flying models. 8.5" x 11.5", 60 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart PR 0.5 $2.50 INCOMPLETE. Missing page (affects activity page). 8 1/4" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple.

May 1955. Promotional comic book covering hobby and model kits. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 4, Issue 11-47 - May, 1955. Vintage Men's magazine featuring articles, pictorials, and pin-ups. This issue features a Gina Lollobrigida Cover, an article titled "The Truth about Movie Queens", featuring a 19 year old Sophia Loren, a look at the Spencer and Springfield rifles, and a pictorial titled "The Girl Who Won't Wear Falsies" focused on Minnesota Burlesque legend Bubbles Darlene. 8.5" x 11", 52 pages, B&W. MATuRE READERS Cover price $0.50.

Cover and feature on June Allyson. Articles on Marilyn Monroe, Rock Hudson, Jan Russell, Janet Leigh, Judy Garland, Glenn Ford, Jack Webb, Rosemary Clooney. Full-page movie ads include The Glass Slipper, Run for Cover, East of Eden, Cover price $0.20.

36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Al Fago features Gale Storm and Charles Farrell. Stories and art by Chic Stone and others. Charlton presents the misadventures of the popular TV/radio show character and her long-suffering father, Vern. Vern sees dollar signs when an old prospector offers to sell him a map to the Lost Dutchman Mine. In a switch, Vern starts practicing yoga, and Margie can't keep up. Vern's company orders a new corporate seal at the same time a neighboring company orders a wild seal, and hilarity ensues. A Letter from My Little Margie; All Is Not Gold; Yogi Your Way!; Strictly for the Birds; Yippie-Yi-Odetts; Seal of Approval; Bath Powder; Dressed to Shill! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Up in the Air!, art by Tom Scheuer. The Message text story, art by Bernard Krigstein. Mind Over Matter!, art by Bill Everett. Honest Abe, pencils by Bob Powell. The Crooked Stick!, art by John Forte. Two Faces Have I. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

There Grows a Rose, art by Gene Colan; A florist grows kleptomaniac flowers. The Salesman text story. We're Lookiong for People Who Like to Draw! ad for Famous Artists Course. The Strange Valley, art by Mort Lawrence; A group of tourists encounter an American Indian god. Hit Parade Records ad. Mr. Meek, art by Mort Lawrence; A bald man grows hair and becomes loved and respected but loses his privacy. Man in the Dark!, art by Pete Tumlinson; An alien learns of the goodness in mankind at Christmas-time. On the Air, art by Tony DiPreta; Radio comedian Morty Quirt is tricked by his manager into showing his humanity. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Alice Kirkpatrick. Stories and art by Eugene E. Hughes and others. Naval intrigue and warfare at sea from publisher Stanley Morse. This issue features an issue-length retelling of Japan's Operation Sho, an attempt to take back Leyte Island in late October, 1944, leading to a confrontation with the US Seventh Fleet in the Surigao Strait. A damaged sub takes on a Japanese aircraft carrier. The Defeat of the Japanese Navy!; Phase Two!; The Decoy!; Command!; The Hawk Is Among the Chickens!; Fish Away!; The Hunter and the Hunted! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Alvin Hollingsworth, Rudy Palais and Roy Ald. Negro Romance is one of the first comics created by African-American artists, for an African-American readership. The series gained fame in modern times (as seen on PBS's History Detectives) as one of the few 1950s comics to portray Black characters in a non-stereotypical, realistic manner. Numbering continues from Negro Romance (1950 Fawcett) #3. College student Lloyd falls for Gloria and brings her into the family beauty business, but her insecure jealousy threatens their relationship. Edith doesn't tell fiance Don that she has a terminal condition, but her increasingly wild behavior signals him that something is wrong. Chorus girl Sara dates customer Bruce at the urging of her boss, but she didn't expect to fall in love, or that her boss had sinister motives. Possessed; Forever Yours; Come Home, My Heart; Love's Decoy. Final issue under this title; series continues (without the ethnic angle) as Romantic Secrets (1953 Charlton) #5. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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New Funnies (1942 TV Funnies) is a comic book published by Dell Publishing Co. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 12, Issue 35 - May, 1955. Squarebound, 5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W, Text Only.

Nifty Gals & Gags (1951) is a humor digest published by Dearfield Publishing Company. Features the character Dead-Eye Nick who as a "wolf" is always on the prowl for his next young catch. Also contains a page with words of advice from Nick. 96 pages, color cover with B&W illustrations, 5.25-in x 7.25-in. Cover price $0.25.

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May 1955. Cover by Virgil Finlay. First issue of the 2nd Other Worlds series, the first ten issues were published as Universe Science Fiction. Science Fiction novella by D. C. Reese, shorts by Theodore Sturgeon, Lawrence Defoy, Virginia Cross, and Raymond Palmer. Interior illustrations by Lawrence. Softcover Pulp, 6 1/2-in x 9-in, 130 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Jerry Grandenetti. Point-Blank War, script by Bob Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Frogman Attack, script by Bob Kanigher (as Causin), art by Irv Novick. Rainy Day Soldier, script by Jack Miller, pencils by Jerry Grandenetti, art by Bernard Sachs. Lost: One War, script by Lee Goldsmith, art by Arthur Peddy. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Joe Maneely. "Two of a Kind," art by Doug Wildey; The Outlaw Kid thwarts a bank robbery in Caliber City, but one of the robbers manages to escape; Setting up camp outside of town the lone gunman wonders how he can get even with the Kid and comes up with a solution; The next day the man returns to town disguised as the Outlaw Kid and robs the local general store in broad daylight and then flees the law. "The Newcomers," art by Doug Wildey; The Outlaw Kid is riding across the range when he comes across some locals, led by a man named Fargo, roughing up a recent Mexican immigrant and his son who have built a small farm outside of Caliber City; Disgusted by their racist attitudes towards the new comers, the Outlaw Kid comes to their rescue and chases them off. "Arizona Lawman" text story. "The Man Who Wouldn't Fight," art by John Romita; Outlaw Kid vs. Larkin and Mason. "The Flames of Violence," art by Doug Wildey; The Outlaw Kid is helping the sheriff of Caliber City keep a lynch mob away from Larkin a man who robbed a coach and is accused of murdering the driver, telling the mob that Larkin deserves the right to a fair trial; After quietly telling the sheriff to sneak Larkin out the back door, the Kid is assisted by a man named Mason who appears to believe that Larkin deserves a fair trial as well and the mob disburses. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

May, 1955. Vintage humor digest magazine that pokes fun at the relationships of men and women of the time. Digest, 5" x 7", 96 pages, B&W. -Recommended for ages 16+ Cover price $0.25.

Stories and art by Marty Taras and others. Harvey presents characters licensed from Paramount's Famous Studios, the most famous of which is super-sized duckling Baby Huey. When he learns that Baby Huey wants to go to the movies, the Fox sets up his own theater...but winds up trapped in there with Baby Huey. Herman the mouse continues his reign of slapstick ruination on Katnip the cat, antics that inspired "Itchy and Scratchy" from The Simpsons. Baby Huey: Trouble Feature; Buzzy; Herman and Katnip. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Connie Rasinski and Jim Tyer. Animator Paul Terry's Terrytoons featured Mighty Mouse, Heckle & Jeckle, and other classic cartoon characters of yesteryear. Professor Ohm uses an ancient formula to turn the mice of Terrytown against Mighty Mouse. Heckle and Jeckle invent a "youth restorer" that has some unexpected side effects. For helping her across the street, a strange old lady gives Gandy Goose a magic ring that will grant three wishes, but Sourpuss is no help in choosing the wishes. Plus a lesson in drawing Terry Toons characters from animator Paul Terry's school. And a PSA on polio precautions, a real signpost of its era. Painted cover by an unknown artist. Mighty Mouse: The Cat-Controlled Mice; Heckle and Jeckle: The Fountain of Youth; Dinky Foils the Egg Yegg; Paul Terry's Cartoon Course! Lesson IV; Heckle and Jeckle: The Weather Prophet; Gandy Goose: The Magic Ring. Final issue under this title; series continues as Adventures of Mighty Mouse (1955-1980 Pines/Dell/Gold Key) #126. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 10, Issue 8 - May 4th 1955. Marjorie Hellen Cover, Article, and centerfold, articles on ballet dancer Allegra Kent, and former light heavyweight boxing champion turned commentator Tommy Loughran. Celebrity gossip magazine. 4-in. x 6-in., 68 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $0.15.

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Add to cart GD 2.0 $10.00 View scan Centerfold detached at one staple. 1/2" Cumulative spine split.

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Cover art by Rube Grossman. A Wagon for Dragon!, art by Rube Grossman; Jimmy and Jane find a note in a bottle asking for help, and they go with Peter to help a rhyming dragon whose wagon is stuck on Marshmallow Hill. Ad in strip form for The Three Mouseketeers #1, script and art by Sheldon Mayer. Too Much Pumpkin!, art by Rube Grossman; Peter and Mother Goose convince Cinderella to give her pumpkin coach to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater to live in. The Music Lesson!, art by Rube Grossman; Jimmy would rather use his new violin as a bow and arrow instead of learning music. The Forgotten Pheasant text story. A Whale of a Tale!, art by Rube Grossman; Stanley's friends try to scare him with a fake whale when he's out fishing. Call to Colors!, art by Rube Grossman; Peter tries to teach Chubby how to change colors. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Digest sized magazine with many glamour photo features. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 46, Issue 6 - December 1954. Hollywood magazine. Cover and Article featuring Elizabeth Taylor. Articles include Jane Russell, Monty Clift, and Charlton Heston. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 124 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $0.25.

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Stories and art by Eleanor Lidofsky and others. Children's comics and activities from Gilberton, the publisher of Classics Illustrated. This issue focuses on summer activities, weather and typical summer wear of the era. Word Puzzle; Summer Fun; Picture Progress Quiz; How to Make a Leaf Print Scrapbook; Did You Know That... Final issue in this volume; series continues as Picture Progress Vol. 3 (1955) #1. 24 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 11 - May 7th 1955. Pictorial digest featuring models, actor gossip, and interesting news stories. This issue features a pictorial, and cover showcasing the so-called "Most Photographed Girl in the World" Mara Corday, and also showcase English Boxer Don Cockell as he prepares for a showdown with one of the all time greats Rocky Marciano. 4-in. x 6-in., 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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November 27, 1954. UK weekly film magazine. Cleo Moore cover. 20 Questions with Jean Simmons. 9" x 11.75". 32 pages. Black and white.

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November 27, 1954. UK weekly film magazine. Cleo Moore cover. 20 Questions with Jean Simmons. 9" x 11.75". 32 pages. Black and white.

Cover by Reed Crandall. Stories by Carl Wessler and others. Art by Bernie Krigstein, George Evans, Graham Ingels, and Reed Crandall. One of EC Comics' late New Direction titles, featuring pre-Code tales of piracy on the high seas. Pirate commander Captain Satan fears no man - but then he captures a ship that contains his mother-in-law. Midshipman Price tries to convince sailor Harper to go by the book - but Harper has his own book. Emile Divigny incites the crew to mutiny in an effort to win his brother's title and lands. Dynamic swordfight cover by Reed Crandall. Pirate Master; The Kings Buccaneer; By the Book; The Sheba; Inheritance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Eugene E. Hughes and others. Fanciful mystery stories with an added cash incentive for the lucky 1950s reader. Inmates attempt a daring escape from an island prison that no prisoner has ever escaped. A two-page mystery involving murder at a circus offers a cash prize to the reader who can figure it out - the "prize" of the magazine's title. High-ranking US military officials learn a scientist has invented a time machine, but brings bad tidings from the future. Escape; Lie Detector!; The Circus Caper; Marked Weapon!; Hold Back Time; Pardon! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"The Crossroads" and "The Dangerous Trail" (art by Russ Manning). Photo covers. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.