Comic books February 1956

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February 1956. Science fiction and fantasy stories by John Pollard, E.K. Jarvis, Karl Stanley, and Milton Lesser. Carmine Infantino illustration. Cover by Edward Valigursky. 5.5-in. x 7.75-in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

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Feb 1956. Cover by Kelly Freas. Science fiction stories by Edmond Cooper, Sam Merwin Jr., Robert Abernathy, Theodore Pratt, Roger Dee, Ethel G. Lewis, Robert Silverberg, F.B. Bryning, Frank Belknap Long, and John Jakes. No interior illustrations. 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 9 - Number 2, February 1956. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. This issue features The Virgin Brides of the Mayan Pool, Pennsylvania Dutch Pow-Wow Healing, and when you be Called by the Crocodile? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos). Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Chad Grothkopf. Stories and art by Chad Grothkopf and others. Funny-animal comics from Charlton. Quick Quack convinces Hoppy to box Biff Bulldog to win the money to take Millie to the dance. Someone leaves an orphan chick on Bobby Bantam's doorstep, and his long rivalry with mischievous "nephew" Beep is begun. Sherlock the Monk and Chuck investigate who has been crushing all the nuts in Joe the Squirrel's Nut Store. Fun locomotive cover by Chad Grothkopf. Hoppy the Marvel Bunny: The Winner; Bobby Bantam: Good Feud; Robert Rabbit's Robot; Kid Gloves: A Moving Tale!; Sherlock the Monk and Chuck: Nutcrackers; Benny Beaver and Fuzzy Bear: and the Tyrant of the Seas; Dog Daze. Final issue under this title; series continues as Lil Tomboy (1956) #92. Charlton briefly revived the series in 1984, almost thirty years later. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Oriolo. Stories and art by Joe Oriolo. Comics adventures of the popular, long-running cartoon character; this series often featured art by Joe Oriolo, who made the character his own. A cardboard version of Felix not only comes to life, it competes with Felix for Kitty's affections. Flub the dog digs up a treasure, but Felix doesn't realize its value. Felix's nephews Inky and Dinky start a fishing business. The Cardboard Rival; Flub; Kitty; Inky and Dinky: A Fish Story. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

French Edition of (The Magazine of...) Fantasy and Science Fiction. A typical issue contains original French fiction along with some American stories translated from the US magazine. Photo montage cover. Marcel Béalu, Alice Eleanor Jones, Richard Matheson, Raymond E. Banks, Bryce Walton, Walter M. Miller, J. H. Rosny Elder. Softcover digest, 6 1/4-in. x 7 1/2-in., 128 pages, black and white (text, no illustrations).

Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, John Martin and Art Gates. Numbering continues from Never Again (1955) #1; there was no issue #2. Combat takes to the skies in the airborne incarnation of Charlton's Fightin' military series. A spell of bad luck convinces P-39 pilot Ray Hall that he has a "jinx." Hank is assigned to ground-to-air duty, but he longs to fly jets again, and when the chance comes, he leaps at it. Dan takes a vintage WWII Piper Cub on a reconnaissance mission in Korea, even though it's outclassed by the enemy jet fighters. P-39 Ace; Puzzle Page; Lend Lease Pilot; Laugh! (It's No Crime!); Korean Mission; Hot Rock Charlie; Yellowjacket Bee Stings; Daily Target. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"Clinging Vine," pencils by Bob Powell; Midge cant stand to be separated from her new husband Gordon; He says "I want a wife — not a clinging vine! Youre smothering me—choking me!" and walks out; Midge is notified that Gordon was the victim of a hit-and-run accident. "The Romantic Season" text story, pencils by Bob Powell. "I Know, My Love," pencils by Bob Powell; "Common-sense" Lois wants a husband who is "rich and reliable!"; On a trip to Hawaii, she meets beachcomber Dan and they are attracted to each other, but she tells him "Ive always been taught to hate shiftlessness - irresponsibility!"; She urges him to get a job. "Forbidden Love"; Just before her boyfriend Bruce returns from service in Korea, Sue meets Alan and falls in love with him; Gossip about their relationship spreads through the town, because Bruce is a hero who received the Silver Star; Alan and Sue break up, and Sue is reunited with Bruce. A Letter from "My Love" text story. "Love's Decision," art by Jack Sparling; College students Carol and Roger fall in love, but star football player Phil steals her away; Carol discovers Phil is unfaithful to her; After Roger, who also plays football, plays a great game, Carol apologizes to him and he takes her back. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 6, Issue 2 - February, 1956. Men's interest magazine featuring Athletes, True Crime, Starlets, and Pin-ups. 4-in. x 6-in., 64 pages, B&W Cover price $0.15.

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Volume 3, Issue 2 - February 1956. Men's interest magazine featuring stories, articles and pictorials. 8-in. x 11-in. 82 pages B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Ogden Whitney. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Kurt Schaffenberger, Mike Suchorsky, Tom Hickey and John Rosenberger. An anthology series featuring tales of fantasy and science fiction adventure from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A woman encounters her fairy godmother; A Moroccan prince mysteriously vanishes without a trace; Brothers create a device that allows them to send their thoughts to each other – or so they think. The Awakening!; Hitch; Someone to Watch Over You!; The Records!; The Moroccan Prince; A Penny for Your Thoughts! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Out Our Way with the Worry Wart. Stories by unknown. Art and Cover by Neg Cochran? (Cover is signed 'J.R. Williams,' but Williams wasn't doing much with the strip by this time.) Based on the 'Out Our Way' comic strip distributed by NEA Service, Inc. Featuring the tales "Big Business," "The Spaceman," "The Hero" and "The Open Road"! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 1, Issue 2 - February, 1956. Celebrity tabloid digest focusing on behind-the-scenes "dirt". Softcover, 8.25" x 11", 66 pages, B&W photos and text. Cover price $0.25.

8 in. x 10.5 in. 66 pages. B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $0.25.

"The Gunfighter" (script by Stan Lee, art by Dick Ayers), "When the Wagons Roll" (script by Lee, art by Gene Colan), "The Badge of the Deputy" (script by Lee, art by Paul Reinman), "War in Chicamaw Territory" (script by Lee, pencils by Bob Forgione, inks by Jack Abel), and "The Pecos Kid!" (script by Lee, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito). . Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 21, Issue 6 - February 1956. Cover by Thomas Beecham. Men's magazine featuring articles on true crime, and politics. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Charles Nicholas, Jack Sparling and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Leonard Frank and Bill Alexander. The legendary Gabby Hayes, the most famous of all Western movie sidekicks, takes the starring role for adventure and misadventure. Wicked Willie and Sinful Sid use ventriloquism to make Gabby Hayes think his horse can talk, but when the Wells Fargo is robbed, things quickly get out of hand. Gabby Hayes loses his hearing after being thrown into a trough by a bucking bronco, and an outlaw mistakes him for the town doctor. Favorite line this issue: "If you harm a hair of Corker's mane, I'll fling you from here to the Rio Grande!' Cactus Brain; Right From The Horse's Mouth; Hill Billy; Oh! Doctor!; The Red Bandana; Whitey Whiskers; Trail of the Whisperer; Tommy and Tammy; Lil' Buck. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Issue 7 - February, 1956. Men's interest joke book with one page cartoons centered around the relationships of men and women at the time. Digest Size, 5" x 6.5", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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"Leap for Life" and "Air-Borne Rustlers." Back-up story, "The Lost Ledge of Gold." 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Dick Dillin. Written by Joe Millard and unknown. Art by Dick Dillin and unknown. War front fury! Battlefield adventure! In this issue: "Bridge to Oblivion" by Joe Millard and Dick Dillin, reprinted from issue #4 (original title: "Bridge to Bloody Hell!"); "Bogged Down Attack," reprinted from issue #7; "Wings of Fury"; 1-page text story "Sam's Last Laugh"; and "Tank Destroyer Mission," reprinted from issue #7. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover art by Ernest Schroeder. Laffing Gas starring Pvt. Dopey, art by Vic Martin. Army Ship 310 starring G.I. Joe, art by Ernest Schroeder; Joe acts as a frogman to save another frogman. The Light That Didn't Fail--G.I. Joe Presents A Classic Tale of Men in Battle, art by Ernest Schroeder; A G.I. in hospital in danger of losing his eyesight. So Ya Wanna Get Out... starring G.I. Joe, art by Alex Kotzky; The Baker Company is going home aboard a troop transport. The Great John L. Otis starring G.I. Joe, art by Ernie Schroeder; Ugly Otis enters the boxing ring as the only bantam weight in the Company. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

"Should a Girl Chase a Boy," "Off-Beat Romance," "My Dream Love," and "He Didn't Want Me." Cover price $0.10.

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She couldn't love anyone! She had a heart of ice...just like her statue! "No Love for a Queen!" is the cover-featured 8 page story pencilled by Irv Novick and ? Plus: 7 page story "A Special Kind of Love!" pencilled by Tony Abruzzo; 7 page story "Unhappily Ever After!" inked by Bernard Sachs; 7 page story "Is This Heartbreak?" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 1 page Suzy 'n' Slim filler; 2 page text story Aucassin & Nicolete A Love Story. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Russ Heath. Stories by unknown. Art by Jack Keller, Mort Drucker, Al Williamson, George Tuska and Bob McCarty. Featuring Kid Colt in "Never Say Die" with art by Jack Keller, and Billy Buckskin in "Scourge of the Frontier" with art by Mort Drucker. Also in this issue: "The Silver Star" with art by Al Williamson; "The Gunman" with art by George Tuska; "Trouble in Tombstone" with art by Bob McCarty; and 2-page text story "Law and Order"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "February, 1956!" Collects Blondie Comics (1947 McKay/Harvey/King/Charlton) #87, Casper the Friendly Ghost (1952 2nd Series Harvey) #41, Dagwood Comics (1950) #62, Dick Tracy Monthly (1948-1961) #96, Joe Palooka (1945 Harvey) #93, Little Audrey (1952 Harvey) #46, Little Lotta (1955 1st Series) #3, Little Max (1949) #39, and Sad Sack (1949) #55. These volumes are some of the earliest examples of Collected Comics. Companies, like Harvey, would archive their material by taking all the issues they released that month and having them bound into hardcover book format. The issues come complete with front and back covers and interiors. They were trimmed down perfectly to fit the hardcover format. Each year has twelve volumes, one for each month of the year. These are extremely rare items. Hardcover (No Dust Jacket), 180 pages, full color.

Cover art by Al Avison. Nocturne, art by John Prentice; Dede Fleming had spent her life working with Professor Stern to become a concert violinist and was at the peak of her success. Devoted Moments, art by Bob Powell; Louise Dall's father was the owner of a large lumber company having large financial problems; He called her to go to Maine to help and she asked her wealthy fiancé, Brad Walters to come along. House ad for Harvey's upcoming line of romance comics: First Love #57, Love Problems & Advice #36, Hi-School Romance #49, First Romance #36 and True Brides' Experiences #14. Outsider, art by Bill Draut; "Okies" was another name for American gypsies; migrant workers who followed the crops; That was what the Parsons family did, and Marcy hated that life even though Jim, her friend since childhood, encouraged her to dream. I Lied To My Love, art by Al Avison; Ann had "made it"; She was attending Mardsley, one of the most fashionable private schools in the country; But she quickly saw that being there was not enough. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Gene Colan and Joe Giella. Stories and art by Gene Colan, Henry Boltinoff, Ed Herron, Ray Burnley, and John Broome. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Hopalong must execute dangerous stunts to catch outlaws, in one of three stories this issue illustrated by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. A bank robber looks so much like a bank teller, Hoppy can't tell them apart. Plus fun facts about the Native tribes of the Old West. The Dangerous Stunts of Hopalong Cassidy!; Indian Tribal Names!; The Secret of the Roaring Cave!; The Bravest Indian Warriors; Chief Hot Foot; The Riddle of the Frontier Auction! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

UK Edition. black and white; 24 pages.

Cover by Ruben Moreira. Featuring: 6 page story "The Robot Named Think" drawn by Jim Mooney; 6 page story "The Amazing Stone Face" drawn by Howard Purcell; 6 page story "They Call Me Prince of Liars" drawn by Bill Ely; 5 page story "The Man With the Stolen Eyes" drawn by Unk A. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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February 1956. Cover by Mel Hunter. Stories: "Avoidance Situation" by James Mc Connell, "Catalysis" by Poul Anderson, "To Pay the Piper" by James Blish, "The Drivers" by Edward W. Ludwig, "Shango" by John Jakes, "The Margenes" by Miriam Allen De Ford, "Jekyll and Hyde Planet" by Jack Lewis. 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 120 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Wallace Wood. Stories by Jack Oleck and Al Feldstein. Art by Wally Wood, Jack Davis, Bernie Krigstein, Angelo Torres, and Joe Orlando. EC Comics changes its pioneering sci-fi title Weird Science-Fantasy to the Code-approved Incredible Science Fiction. A would-be space explorer and his brother learn one of the harsh realities of life in space, with art by Bernie Krigstein. A post-apocalyptic tale with art by Wally Wood, his last science fiction story for EC. And the final story is the Judgment Day, a robot parable about prejudice. Censorship struggles over this famous story proved the last straw for Bill Gaines' relationship with the Comics Code, and EC's comics publishing altogether. Typically great, densely detailed space-machinery cover by Wally Wood. Big Moment; Kaleidoscope; One Way Hero; Judgment Day! Final issue of the series, and the final comic-sized publication of the classic EC era; they only published MAD magazines and by-products after this. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"Glow Worm" short story by Harlan Ellison

One of many vintage supermarket tabloid magazines full of high profile FBI and CIA cases of the era, accompanied by black and white photographs and testimonials from those involved in, and close to the events themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 58 pages, B&W, recommended for 16+. Cover price $0.25.

Packed full of puzzles, games, riddles, magic tricks, tongue twisters, cartoon flips, scrambled squares, word games, optical illusions, and more. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 18 #4 - Feb. 1956. Children's magazine with articles, fiction and activities. 6 3/4-in. x 10-in., 68 pages, B&W with full color and single color illustrations. Cover price $0.25.

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Stories and art by Ham Fisher and Bob Powell. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. Joe finally faces Balonki in the ring, but Balonki isn't afraid to fight dirty. The fight is portrayed in play-by-play action, as rain drenches the stadium. Plus true tales of boxing greats and solo stories featuring Little Max and Humphrey. The Palooka-Balonki Fight; It Looks Bad For the Champ; Ruffy's Downfall; Little Max: Mighty Mix-Up; Humphrey Whips the Cyclone; Ring Champs of Yesteryear; The Soda Contest. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Betty page on the back cover!

Volume 6, Issue 45 - February, 1956. Men's interest humor digest with cartoons, jokes and tasteful pin-up photography. 5" x 6.5", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Carl Burgos; The Man Who Had No Fear, art by Bill Benulis; The Space Chase text story; Time Table, art by Dave Berg; When Dave Opened the Door, art by Joe Sinnott; Dark Room; and Monsters on the Moon, art by Al Hartley. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.10. Cover price $0.10.