Comic books July 1955

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Joe Kubert, Dick Giordano, Vince Alascia, Carl Hubbell, and Charles Biro. An anthology title from publisher Lev Gleason and his primary creator, Charles Biro, featuring teen hero Crimebuster and his nemesis Iron Jaw. On the first day of his summer job, Chuck discovers a nearby dam is ready to collapse, in a story with early art by comics legend Joe Kubert. Sniffer gets a coded message about the location of a fortune in jewels, but Iron Jaw gets wind of it and tries to get there first. Rocky and Simpy join the revolutionaries in an Asian nation to unmask a traitor, and find themselves forced to obey the traitor's orders. Chuck Chandler: Spring Training; The Golden Touch; Sniffer and Iron Jaw: 20,000 Squirts Under the Sea!; Chuck Chandler: Tug of War; Rocky: Strict Diet of Danger!; Lev Gleason's Fun Time. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Dale Messick. Stories and art by Dale Messick and others. The adventures of Dale Messick's fearless comic strip hero, redheaded reporter Brenda Starr. Lumber baron Timber Woods discovers that Brenda has been living in disguise in his own household. Timber decides he will fight Brenda's beloved, Basil St. John, for a chance at Brenda. But first he must find the mysterious Basil. In a backup story, Nancy prefers to act like a teenager, until she meets a man who makes her want to grow up. From Glamor Girl to Gadfly; Brenda Starr; My Kind of Guy; Glamorizing Yourself. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Full length comic story starring Brick Bradford in "The Secret of the Howling Face!" 7 1/2" x 10 1/4"; black and white; 24 pages-all newsprint.

Volume 3, Issue 3 - July, 1955. Men's interest digest with stories of war, science, and crime, as well as many full pages dedicated to tasteful pin-up photography. Softcover Digest, 5" x 7.5", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Bugs Bunny in "The Irate Pirate," "The Un-Circus Clown," and "A Flighty Flier." Issue also has one-page gag strips. Inside back cover has one-page feature which have Bugs Bunny showing readers how to do simple gags/tricks. No story/art credits given. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Humor digest filled with single-page cartoons and jokes mainly centered around the relationships of men and women of the time. 5" x 7", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 3 - July, 1955. Short-lived vintage men's interest magazine published by George E. von Rosen that ran from May, 1955 to September, 1957. Issues in this series focused heavily on burlesque shows, night clubs, dancers, and celebrities that endorsed the lifestyle. This issue with an Yvonne Menard article, "The World's Most Exciting Body" by Bunny Yeager. 8.5" x 11", 50 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

Volume 1, Issue 1 - July, 1955. Vintage UK published men's interest digest that features tasteful (non-nude) pin-up photography with short blurbs about the models. 4.5" x 7.5", 64 pages, B&W.

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The well-meaning but misunderstood Casper becomes one of Harvey Comics' best-known stars. Casper is mystified when the Ghostly Trio's scaring practice suddenly falls silent. Casper shrinks to the size of a bug and enters the insect world. Casper the Friendly Ghost; To Bee or Not to Bee; Spooky; No Picnic; Music Lover; Spooky: The Bad Bug. 36 pages, four color. Cover price $0.10.

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Vintage men's interest magazine dedicated to War, Hunting, and Adventure stories, along with adult themed comic strips, and nude pin-up pictorials. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 90 Pages B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 3, issue 4 - July 1955. Men's interest magazine focusing on celebrities, athletes, and pin-up models. 4-in. x 5 1/2-in., 68 pages, B&W Cover price $0.15.

Volume 1, Issue 3 - Men's interest magazine featuring articles on war, sports, hunting and history. Plus pictorials. 8.5" x 11", 82 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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The King of the Mountains, 1st Printing, Painted Cover. Art by Norman Nodel. (HRN 128, with 7/55 date). Three travelers in Greece are kidnapped by the fierce, feared robber king of the mountains, Hadji Stavros. He demands a heavy ransom and informs his prisoners that it must be paid in one month. If it is not paid in one month, then --. Cover price $0.15.

Painted cover art by Dik Browne. "The Emperor's New Clothes," script by Hans Christian Andersen (adapted from his original story), art by William A. Walsh; An Emperor who loves clothes hires two swindling weavers who promise him a new suit invisible to the stupid; The Emperor pretends he can see a suit to avoid the charge of being stupid; When the Emperor processes before his subjects wearing his new suit, a child in the crowd cries, "The Emperor has nothing on!"; The Emperor is mortified; Later, he contritely discards his wardrobe and forces the swindlers to make new clothes for the poor of the land. "The City Mouse and the Country Mouse," script by Aesop (adapted from his original story), art by William A. Walsh; A city mouse pays a visit to the country mouse's home but is bored with the simple fare and the quiet life; The country mouse returns the visit but is frightened from the dining table by a dog and the master of the house; He leaves for home, telling his friend he would rather eat in peace and safety. "Peter, Peter," art by Alex A. Blum; Nursery rhyme about a man and his wife living in a pumpkin shell. "Baa, Baa, Black Sheep," art by Alex A. Blum; Nursery rhyme about a black sheep and his wool. "The Swing," script by Robert Louis Stevenson, art by Alex A. Blum; Poem from "A Child's Garden of Verses" describing the delights of playing in a swing. The Emperor's New Clothes pinup on the back cover by William A. Walsh. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Stories and art by Eugene E. Hughes and Sal Trapani. Not a typical 1950s crime comic, Climax featured elaborate mysteries and a regular contest where readers were invited to solve a two-page mystery for $25 in War Bonds. Crooks hire a homeless man to impersonate the missing son of a wealthy old woman. A mysterious talisman gives a wrongly imprisoned man the chance for revenge and a fresh start. Counterfeiters plot to get rid of their engraver, but he's got a contingency plan. Fate!; Practice Makes Perfect!; The Phony!; Evil Eye!; The Artist! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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All reprints. Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Little Miss Wildcat" reprinted from Glamorous Romances (1949) #54; "My Spiteful Love" reprinted from Complete Love Magazine Vol. 26 (1951) #5; "The Game He Played" reprinted from Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #41; and "As Long as You Love Me..." reprinted from Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #33. "For a More Glamorous You: How to Set Pin Curls, A Youthful Hair Style, Lines Between the Eyes, For Unpleasant Breath..." text article reprinted from "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #48, "Help Yourself To Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #11 and #20, and "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #62. Indicia states "Volume XXXI, Number 3, #184". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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July, 1955. Pioneering magazine by Robert Harrison featuring scandalous stories about the personal lives of celebrities and other well-known individuals. 68 Pages, B&W, 8.5" x 11.5". Cover price $0.25.

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"Gorilla City!" Congo Bill and Janu encounter a village filled with talking gorillas who are actually Martians. "Bombo?the Rage of London!" Bombo the Rogue Elephant goes to London. Also includes: "The Jungle Trolley Car!; "The World's Greatest Hunters"; and "Unseen Dangers of the Jungle." Cover by Nick Cardy. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Joe Kubert, Bob Powell, Tony Di Preta, Pete Morisi and Charles Biro. The title that launched the crime comics genre, Crime Does Not Pay was noted for its violent pre-Code content and lurid tales of underworld life. A lost shoe on the highway leads police to a murder, and other clues provide the killer, in a story featuring early art by comics legend Joe Kubert. The lingering scent of perfume gives away the killer of a garage mechanic. The town bookie murders the town clerk, apparently, but detectives feel something doesn't add up. Hitchhike to Doom; A Million Is Too Much; The Clue of the Perfumed Bandit!; Oddly Enough; In Deep; Mighty Rookie; Lev Gleason's Quiz Time. Final issue of the series, after 13 years and at least three different content "codes." 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Charles Biro, Cal Massey and Tony DiPreta. This boys' adventure title was one of the comics that made publisher Lev Gleason a major player during the Golden Age. Slugger wants to prove to the other Little Wise Guys that he can be a camp counselor. Much to the surprise of the other Little Wise Guys, Slugger becomes the exalted leader of a native tribe. The backup historical strip features true tales about long periods of delay. Also featuring an activities page, including a maze and a pyramid. Little Wise Guys: Quick Watson, The Quicksand; Long Time No See; Dilly Duncan and Gruesome Jones: I'll Go Quietly, Ossifer; Little Wise Guys: Curly, the Lionhearted; Little Wise Guys: Sink Or Swim; Lev Gleason's Fun Time. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Give A Man Enough Rope"; Jim Westbrook learns the famous rope trick in India and is able to disappear into nothingness; This comes in handy when he kills a man some years later. "The Bigger They Come," art by Gerald Altman; The small-time crooks Sam and Shorty sell the wonder lotion "Growoo" with the promise to make people grow; Having made a fortune they go into hiding for some months. "The Racket That Failed," art by Max Elkan; A gangster blackmails shop owners; Police set up a trap and catch him. "Crime Does Not Pay" text story; A prison guard relates the last hours of a convicted killer before his execution. "Death On Tour," art by Gene Leslie; Queenie Starr and Lieutenant Gaines investigate a murder in show business. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Television and radio's coast-to-coast favorite! In this issue: Four untitled A Date with Judy stories. Plus: A Date with Judy 2-page text story "That's My Judy!"; untitled Betty 1-pager; and untitled Liz story. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Walt Disney's Picnic Party (formerly Vacation Parade). 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Dell Giant: Tom and Jerry's Summer Fun #2 (July 1955). #2, 1955, 25c. Issue has Tom & Jerry in "Resort Revelry" and "Golf Game Gambol." Issue also has Big Spike & Little Tyke in "Cub Company," Barney Bear & Benny Burro in "Fish Fry Fun," Droopy in "Boy Scout Capers," Jerry & Tuffy in "A Real Scary Summer," Fuzzy & Wuzzy in "Beach Blues," Skrewy the Screwball Squirrel in "The Channel Swim," Wuff the Prairie Dog in "Fun Valley," Bertie Bird in "The Tardy Nester," Tom in "Timber Antics," Flip ?N' Dip in "The Built-In Diving Board," and one-page puzzlers and games. Entire issue is comic and puzzlers, no ads in book. Pinup on back cover. Story and art credits: unknown. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Al Wiseman. Reprints of daily Dennis the Menace cartoons by Hank Ketchum. Life with Dennis Is No... Picnic, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. Down to Earth starring Dennis the Menace, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. Screamy Mimi; Mimi's grandmother calls but Mimi doesn't need a telephone. Hey, Kids! Now You Can Draw Dennis! activity page. Dennis the Maestro, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. Wanted... a Hero text story. Fore! starring Dennis the Menace, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Win Mortimer. The Thousand-and-One Escapes of Batman and Robin! starring Batman, Robin, and Vicki Vale, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Stan Kaye. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Armada of Doom! starring Captain Compass, script by Otto Binder, art by Joe Certa. Family Projects Can Be Fun! public service announcement starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Winslow Mortimer. The Amazing Scent Sleuths article by Jack Miller (as Joe Martin). Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Human Geiger Counter starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Issue 26 (whole number 721) - July 2, 1955. Norwegian digest-sized weekly detective magazine, home to stories about the detective Knut Gribb and his fight against criminals Thomas Ryer and Olga Barcowa. 5.5" x 7.25", 48 text pages plus covers.

Stories and art by Hy Fleishman and others. Tales of love, remorse and regret from publisher Stanley Morse. A Dutch woman falls for the downed American WWII pilot she nurses back to health, but he's got a gal back home. Struggling pro bono lawyer Bert falls for wealthy Valerie, but she doesn't understand why he doesn't want her father's help. A remedial teacher falls for a handsome veteran who's trying to get his diploma. War Bride; Gamble For Love; Rich Mans Daughter; Teachers Pet; Love Problem! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Joe Simon (as Chester Gould). "Tracy vs. Odds Zonn," script and art by Chester Gould; Odds Zonn goes to the hospital for a cure to his radiation poisoning; When Tracy tries to capture him, Zonn pulls a gun; Tracy uses a piece of bulletproof glass to close in, and Zonn is killed by his own ricochet when he fires at Tracy. Untitled story, script and art by Chester Gould; B. O. Penty starts digging the foundation for his new bathroom and orders the fixtures; Meanwhile, 3-D Magee teams up with Kincaid's ex-wife to devise a scheme to swindle Kincaid out of $100,000. "The Dowager" text story; Who Killed Mathilda Turner? Crimestoppers Textbook; Directions for using a compass. "The 7 Who Defied Death" text story. "Secret Motor Numbers" Crimestoppers Textbook; How the police track stolen automobiles. Untitled one-page Girl Friday story; Myra solves a shipboard murder. House ads for Blondie and Dagwood, Sad Sack, and Mazie and Flat-Top. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by George Crenshaw and Vic Lockman. Funny-animal comics featuring Dinky, one of the lesser-known of Paul Terrys Terry-Toons. Rival shampoo salesmen Dinky and Rudy team up to catch a pickpocket. Dinky's cowboy obsession is driving the whole barnyard crazy - and then he catches an actual outlaw. Papa Bear thinks he knows how to beat the crowds at Christmas shopping. Plus a PSA about polio precautions, a sign of its times. Rudy Eavesdrops; The Big Cleanup; Dimwit: Licking the Job; Terry Bears; Cowboys Camouflage; Chow Time; Percy Puss: Over Exposed; Dimwit Saves the Farm; Terry Bears: Smart Papa; Gandy Goose. Final issue published by St. John; Pines took over with the next issue. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Digest sized humor book with tons of single-page gags. 5" x 7", 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Clem Weisbecker and Howard Boughner. During the 1940s, military hero Don Winslow was the star of a comic strip, a movie serial and a popular radio show. Don's old foe Rubberface returns to make trouble, by disguising himself as Don Winslow. Don tries to help an old friend of the Admiral who's convinced that he's the modern Noah building an ark, in a story featuring a cameo by newsboy Freddy Freeman, aka Captain Marvel Jr. The Perfect Disguise; Don Winslows Crossword Puzzle; Wilbur the Waiter; Lance O'Casey: The Plight of Homer Whittington, Jr.; Warriors of the Sea: Ironclad Showdown; Dizzy Daisy; Bell Bottom Bill; Captain Noah's Ark. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 6 #26 - July 1, 1955. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Riders on the Range, Eagle cutaway centerfold, Luck of the Legion, Jack O'Lantern, Harris Tweed Extra Special Agent, Storm Nelson, Mark the Youngest Disciple. Plus text stories and articles. 10 3/4-in. x 13 1/2-in., 14 pages, B&W and full color.

Vol. 6 #27 - July 8, 1955. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Riders on the Range, Eagle cutaway centerfold, Luck of the Legion, Jack O'Lantern, Harris Tweed Extra Special Agent, Storm Nelson, Lincoln of America. Plus text stories and articles. 10 3/4-in. x 13 1/2-in., 14 pages, B&W and full color.

Vol. 6 #28 - July 15, 1955. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Riders on the Range, Eagle cutaway centerfold, Luck of the Legion, Jack O'Lantern, Harris Tweed Extra Special Agent, Storm Nelson, Lincoln of America. Plus text stories and articles. 10 3/4-in. x 13 1/2-in., 14 pages, B&W and full color.

Vol. 6 #29 - July 22, 1955. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Riders on the Range, Eagle cutaway centerfold, Luck of the Legion, Jack O'Lantern, Harris Tweed Extra Special Agent, Storm Nelson, Lincoln of America. Plus text stories and articles. 10 3/4-in. x 13 1/2-in., 14 pages, B&W and full color.