Comic books December 1955

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Edited by Whitney Ellsworth and Robert Kanigher. Cover by Jerry Grandenetti. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Ross Andru, Mike Esposito, Ed Herron, Joe Kubert, Irwin Hasen, Bob Haney, and George Papp. Adventure tales of war and the military, including some humor—go into combat with All American Men of War! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Dec 1955. Science fiction stories by Ivan Jorgensen, Howard Rush, Darius John Granger, Henry Still, and Milton Lesser. Cover by Edward Valigursky. 5-1/2 in. x 7-1/2 in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

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Monthly magazine focusing on human interest stories, social issues and fiction. 8.5" x 11", 132 pages, B&W and color. Cover price $0.35.

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Archies Christmas Stocking. "Mother Glows Best," pencils by Harry Lucey; Archie is about to blow his money on an expensive gift for Veronica, until Jughead reminds him of the other woman in his life. "The Flight Before Christmas," art by Harry Lucey; Reggie sabotages Archie's attempt to play Santa for a Christmas party. "Cheep Gift"; Reggie decides to get Veronica a mynah bird for Christmas. "Boot the Works," pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; Archie gets involved in the auction of one of Mr. Lodge's factories, thinking he's bidding on a house plant. "Guest Pest," pencils by Bill Vigoda; The Andrews family must host a mooching relative. "Jet-ter Bug," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Harry Lucey; Reggie enters a midget racer in the school jalopy race in order to win a date with Veronica. "Lens Me Your Heart," art by Harry Lucey; In an effort to get Archie's mind off of Veronica, Mr. Weatherbee assigns him to take pictures of all the rooms in the school. "Lola-Bye," art by Samm Schwartz; Veronica hatches a plot to sabotage a new girl who is vamping all of the boys. "For Goodness Sake," art by Harry Lucey; In an effort to soften Miss Grundy and get her to stop piling on the homework, the gang try being nice to her. "In and Outer," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; After Mr. Lodge orders Veronica to get a new boyfriend, Archie sets her up with a series of boys who are even worse than he is. 100 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Dec 1955. Volume 56, Issue 4 - 1st printing. Science fiction stories by Frank Herbert ("Under Pressure" part 2), Murray Leinster, Nathaniel Gordon, Stanley Gimble, J.A. Taylor, and Lou Tabakow. Illustrations by Freas, Emsh, and van Dongen. Cover by Frank Kelly Freas. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.75-in.; 160 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Eugene Hughes. Stories and art by Eugene Hughes and others. Tales of combat, military life and warfare from publisher Stanley Morse. After their captain is killed in battle, a company waits for its new commanding officer to arrive. A fighter pilot who thinks he's better than bomber crews gets a look at life from the other side. A stone Buddha impassively watches the Korean War unfold. Line Officer; The Gambler!; The Big Birds; Buddha Smiled; Patrol!; Coward. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 1, Issue 21 - December, 1955. Men's magazine with a focus on military and war articles, fitness, and girls! Illustration by Walter Popp. 8.5" x 11", 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Vol. 14 #6 - December 1955. Cover by Peter Driben. This issue includes a 2-page Bettie Page pictorial, an additional Bettie photo in another feature, and a Bettie centerfold. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 54 pages, B&W. MATURE. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $395.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Off white Label #0805422003 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

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Cover by Dick Dillin and Chuck Cuidera. Stories by Joe Millard, Paul Gustavson and unknown. Art by Dick Dillin, Paul Gustavson and Chuck Cuidera. Featuring Blackhawk in: "Madam Fury, Queen of Pirates" by Joe Millard, Dick Dillin and Chuck Cuidera; "Terra the Trapper" by Millard, Dillin and Cuidera; and "Lhala, Tigress of the Desert" by Millard, Dillin and Cuidera. Plus: Chop Chop in the back-up story "The Great Palaver" by Paul Gustavson, reprinted from issue #48 (with a page cut, plus art changes). And: 1-page text story "A Lesson Well Learned," reprinted from Plastic Man (1943 Vital/Quality) #25. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 1, Issue 8 - December, 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. 8.5" x 11", 50 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

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Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Ted and Orville get jobs as parking attendants at the Roadside Club so they can afford to take Cathy and Trish to a school dance. Imagine their surprise when they find out the dance will be at the Club. Hilarity ensures as they try to attend the dance and keep their jobs in an untitled reprint Candy story. Plus: Will Bragg claims to be a great chef in an untitled reprint story; 1-page untitled Salty Waters story; Candy tries to win the heart of the school's new super-athlete by playing every sport he does in an untitled reprint story; Candy wants to borrow her father's car so Ted can take her to yet another school dance in an untitled reprint story; Candy in 1-page reprint text story "The Snob" co-starring Ted Dawson, Agnes O'Connor, Tina, Trish Traynor, Jill Bentley and Bernie Gillis; Dickie in 1-page untitled story; and Candy and rival Cornelia vie to get the captain of the football team to take them to yet another school dance in an untitled reprint story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Good $13.00 View scans Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Moderate.

Vol. 11. No. 5. December 1, 1955. Illustrated throughout. 5" x 6 1/4". 64 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.35.

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Painted cover art by Dik Browne (?). "The King of the Golden River," script by John Ruskin (adapted from his original story), art by Bill Walsh; The King of the Golden River lays waste beautiful Treasure Valley when its owners, brothers Hans and Schwartz, prove to be mean and selfish men; Their brother Gluck however meets the King's expectations regarding kindness and generosity, and the valley is restored to fruitfulness. "The Unhappy Crow," script by Aesop (adapted from his original story); A crow wants to be a peacock and dons a few peacock feathers he finds on the path, but the peacocks think him a pretender and drive him away; He returns to his fellows who now resent him for wanting to be something other than a crow; The crow realizes he should have been happy just being himself. "The Land of Nod," script by Robert Louis Stevenson, art by Alex Blum; Poem from "A Child's Garden of Verses" about the strange lands, foods, and music a child encounters in his dreams. "This Is The Way," art by Alex Blum; Nursery rhyme describing the horsemanship skills of ladies, gentlemen, and farmers. Color This Picture With Crayons activity page, art by Bill Walsh. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

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The King of the Golden River. NOTE: We do not currently differentiate between HRN 576 copies and other HRN #'s of Classics Illustrated Junior reprints. Cover price $0.15.

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The Story of Jesus. First printing. Cover by Victor Prezio. Stories and art by Lorenz Graham and William A. Walsh. The semiannual Specials from Classics Illustrated were educational comics typically about science, history and American culture. This first issue focuses on the life of Jesus as relayed in the four Gospels of the New Testament, from his birth at Bethlehem to his Crucifixion and Resurrection. Birth and Boyhood of Jesus; Preparation for Lifes Work; The Galilean Ministry; Jesus at Jerusalem; Betrayal, Trial and Crucifixion; Resurrection. 96 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Joe Orlando. Stories by Al Feldstein, Jack Oleck, John Larner, and Richard Smith. Art by Jack Kamen, Joe Orlando, Reed Crandall, and Johnny Craig. Part of EC's Picto-Fiction line, published in response to the Comics Code, featuring tales of law and outlaws in text stories copiously illustrated by EC's lineup of artists. A private eye investigating a woman's disappearance finds a vital clue in a mystery novel, but fails to notice the title, "Fall Guy For Murder," adapted from a story that originally appeared in Crime Suspenstories (1950-55 E.C. Comics) #18. In a noirish story, a chance encounter on the street gets Ben involved with the dangerous lives of Myra and her sister. Another historic moment occurs in Mother's Day (adapted from a story that originally appeared in Crime Suspenstories (1950-55 E.C. Comics) #21), when writer Al Feldstein uses the soon-to-be-famous moniker "Alfred E. Neuman." Vivid cover by Joe Orlando definitely would not have passed muster with the new Comics Code. Fall Guy For Murder; The Sisters; Fools Gold; Farewell To Arms; Mothers Day 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 60 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Mickey Mouse meets with some Mousketeers at his mine and the group goes down the mine trails, they lead into the following comic stories: "Mickey Mouse Outwits the Phantom Blot," "The Wise Little Hen," "The Adventures of Ambrose the Robber Kitten," and "Peculiar Penguins." Inside covers have game strips and back cover has pinup. Story and art credits: unknown. 100 Pages. Cover price $0.25.

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No issue number. Listed in overstreet under Dennis the Menace (Giants) - Christmas Issue Winter 1955. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Win Mortimer. When Batman Was Robin, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. Roy Raymond -- Super Athlete! starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. How a Nation is Born public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff. Sleuth on the Sawdust Trail text article by Jack Miller (as John Mallon). The Case of the Magic Baseball starring John Jones Manhunter From Mars, script by Joe Samachson, art by Joe Certa. 32 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Good $4.00 View scans Spine stress. Corner Damage. Denting. Soiling.

Issue 50 (whole number 745) - December 17, 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.

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Issue 51 (whole number 746) - December 24, 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.

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Cover by Carl Barks. Stories by unknown. Art by Tony Strobl, Dick Moores, Paul Murry, John Liggera and unknown. Donald Duck is featured in "The Predictor Parrot," plus the back-up story "Tornado Untwister"! Also: 1-pagers "Mucky Mariners," "Bothered Bathing" and "Worn Umbrella"! Plus: Pluto in "The Clock Thief," 1-pager "Fresh Cement" and 1-page text story "The Dizzy Hero"! Characters in this issue: Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey, Louie, Uncle Scrooge, Gyro Gearloose, Black Pete, Pluto and Mickey Mouse. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 23, Issue 2 - December, 1955. 6.5" x 9", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Text Only Edition - Volume 26, Issue 6 - December, 1955. Squarebound, 5" x 7.5", 144 pages, B&W, Text Only. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart Fine $43.00 View scans	Add to cart FN 6.0 $9.00 View scan	Add to cart Very Good $9.00 View scans Staple rust. Corner Damage. Creasing. Denting. Edge damage. Scuffing. Soiling.	Add to cart Very Good $9.00 View scans
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Volume 1, Issue 3 - December, 1955. Men's interest magazine featuring articles, cartoons and pictorials. Marguerite Empey (Diane Webber) cover and pictorial. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 60 pages, PC/PB&W. MATURE READERS. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $13.00 View scans Front cover detached 15%. Back cover detached 15%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

Dec 1955. Science fiction and fantasy stories by Paul W. Fairman, Ivar Jorgensen, John Toland, C.H. Thames, and Milton Lesser. Cover by Edward Valigursky. 5.5-in. x 7.75-in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $95.00 View scans Staple rust: Slight.

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Dec 1955. Cover by Mel Hunter. Science fiction stories by Robert E. Howard and L. Sprague de Camp ("Conan, Man of Destiny"), Arthur Porges, Ed M. Clinton Jr., Robert F. Young, Winston Marks, Richard R. Smith, Arthur Sellings, F.B. Bryning, Norman Arkawy, and Evelyn E. Smith. No interior illustrations. 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; black and white; 132 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover photo of Jock Mahoney [as Range Rider]. Thirst for Revenge, art by Tony Sgroi; Range Rider and Dick West help a sheriff move a prisoner, but are ambushed; The gang gets away with the prisoner, but drop and lose their water canteens when shot at; They get into trouble when they try to cross the badlands without water. Showdown text story. Three to One starring Dick West, pencils by Nicholas Firfires. The Lion's Share, art by Mike Arens; The Wood brothers, hotheads that always disturb the peace in town, receive a telegram from the East telling them their father died; The will gives most of the Inheritance to the eldest. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Indicia title is "SANTA CLAUS FUNNIES, No. 666." Painted cover art by Mel Crawford. A maze game featuring Santa's reindeer. A Message To Santa; Kevin and Judy, the woodcutter's children, go on a journey to deliver a letter to Santa Claus; The forest animals find shelter for them and deliver the letter to Santa. Tiny's Christmas Pack; Manuel, a Mexican peasant boy, has to take his pet burro and set him free outside of the canyon where he lives with his parents. Santa and the Magician; An elf, who is a magician, helps Santa finish making the Christmas toys. Christmas Comes To Mars; Tam and Teena, two Martian children, come to Earth in a flying saucer and observe Christmas celebrations. All interior art by Dan Gormley. A holiday-themed crossword puzzle. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $9.60 Centerfold detached.

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1st printing. "Dumbo The Flying Elephant" - Written by unknown. Art by Al Hubbard. Cover by Carl Buettner. Reprinted from Dell Giant Silly Symphonies (1952) #4. (Edited reprint - pages 2, 3, 4 and 8 removed.) 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Reprints #413. "Robin Hood" - Written by Gaylord Du Bois. Art by Morris Gollub and Jon Small. Photo cover of Richard Todd. Adaptation of the Walt Disney motion picture, 'The Story of Robin Hood and his Merry Men.' Starring Robin Hood, Maid Marian, Little John, The Sheriff of Nottingham, Prince John and Richard the Lionheart! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 21, Issue 4 - December 1955. Cover by Thomas Beecham. Men's magazine featuring articles on true crime, and politics. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 84 pages, B&W Cover price $0.35.

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Winter, 1955. Science Fiction stories by Irving Cox, Theodore L. Thomas, L. Sprague De Camp, and Eando Binder 5 1/2-in. x 7-in.; b&w text with spot illustrations; 130 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

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"The Log Poachers" and "The Covered Wagon." Back-up story, "The Road Agent of Brasada Trail." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $26.00 View scans 1 1/2" Cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached at one staple.

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Cover by Dick Dillin and Chuck Cuidera. Written by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas and unknown. War front fury! Battlefield adventure! In this issue: "The War on Fury Island," with pencils by Charles Nicholas; "Attack Decoy"; "Lair of the Red Wolf Pack," with pencils by Nicholas; 1-page text story "Tank Trap," reprinted from issue #3; and "The Human Fly on Heartbreak Hill," with art by Nicholas, reprinted from issue #2. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $27.00 View scan Water damage.

Painted cover art by Ernest Schroeder. G.I. Jokes humor page by Vic Martin. Swenson's Menagerie starring G.I. Joe, art by Ernest Schroeder; A new replacement from a farm in Minnesota who is very fond of animals. Carnival Capers starring Pvt. Dopey, art by Vic Martin. G.I. Parade humor page by Vic Martin. ...And They Came Near...--G.I. Joe Presents A Classic Tale of Men in Battle, art by Ernest Schroeder; A true story of a G.I. and a fighter pilot in Korea. Gopher Named Smith starring G.I. Joe, art by Ernest Schroeder. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $80.00 View scan 4" Spine split to cover and 2" internal spine split from bottom. Cover detached at one staple. Oxidation and water spotting.

"The Illusions of Dambro!" (art by Ruben Moreira); "The Four Forbidden Secrets"; "The Phantom With the Funny Face"; and "The Magic Kite." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $9.50 View scan Light Staple rust.

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Dell Comics Pledge to Parents public service announcement. "Howdy Doody and the Magic Pony," script by Edward Kean; When the Magic Queen Grandmother places magic horseshoes on the Princess's hobbyhorse, he comes to life. "Powerful Medicine," script by Edward Kean; Chief Thunderthud and Thunderchicken try to sell their "Aragnak Magic Medicine," which is so potent that it burns holes in the cement sidewalk! Untitled story; Howdy and Dilly go on a camping trip and encounter a bee, a skunk, and two bears. "Flub-a-Dub Wins a Prize," script by Edward Kean; Grandpa Doody wins all the prize ribbons at the Doodyville County Fair…until the Flub-a-Dub finally wins one for the blueberry pie-eating contest. Clarabell illustration on back cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Good $14.00 View scans Staple rust. 1 1/2" Cumulative spine split. Corner Damage. Creasing. Denting. Edge damage. Foxing. Scuffing. Soiling.

Volume 1, Issue 6 - Winter 1955. Cover by Robert E. Schulz. Men's magazine focusing on hunting stories and articles. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 98 pages, B&W Cover price $0.35.