Comic books May 1956

52 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

Title continues from Billy Buckskin # 1-3 and becomes Two-Gun Western with # 5. Stories include "The Outlaw Breed" (script by Stan Lee, art by Chuck Miller), "The Gun-Barrel Kid Escapes" (script by Lee, art by Joe Sinnott), "The Black Stallion!" (script by Lee, art by John Severin), "The Badmen!" (script by Lee, art by Steve Ditko), "The Man Who Wouldn't Fight!" (script by Lee, art by Gene Colan), and a two-page text story, "The Warning." Joe Maneely cover. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 5 - May, 1956. Vintage men's interest entertainment magazine that Contains adult themed comics, articles, racy short fiction stories, and tasteful nude pin-up photography. 8.5" x 11", 52 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Super-Menace of Metropolis," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; When Metropolis is attacked by alien weapons, Superman discovers they were built long ago by Jor-El. "The Jungle of Doom" starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. Mystery of the Ghost Bomb article by Jack Miller (as John MacKenzie), art by Raymond Perry. "Space Safari" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. One-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Treasury of Books!" 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Pa Kent, Superman starring Superboy, script by Alvin Schwartz, art by Curt Swan; After getting struck by lightning, Pa is under the delusion he has super powers. The Seventh Wonder of the Sea, script by George Kashdan, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman helps a photographer gather underwater pictures. Get Your Ticket to the Treasury of Books public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Bad Luck Archers starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 5.5 $515.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Slab: Scuffing on front of case; Scuffing to inner well of case Label #3826951003

Add to cart PR 0.5 $86.00 View scan Interior is complete. Full length spine split. Centerfold detached at one staple.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $140.00 View scans 1" Tear through front cover and first two pages. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by Bud Plant

Cover pencils by John Forte, inks by Bill Everett. Future...Tense!, art by Bob Forgione. The Dark Side of the Moon!, art by Bob Powell; Scientists bounce a radar beam off the moon, "man's first contact in outer space!" (this had already been done in January 1946, by the US Army Signal Corps' Project Diana). To the Sea! text story. The Conquerors, art by John Forte. The Dream Creatures, art by Kurt Schaffenberger. Where the Grass Is Always Greener, art by Tony Mortellaro. Inside the Iceberg, art by Manny Stallman. 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Written by unknown. Art by unknown. Cover by Owen Fitzgerald? Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis try being reporters in a 3-part untitled tale! Plus: Casey the Cop untitled 1-pager illustrated by Henry Boltinoff; Varsity Vic untitled half-pager by Boltinoff; and Date Duds 2-pager "On the Road"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Whitney Ellsworth and Robert Kanigher. Cover by Jerry Grandenetti. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Irv Novick, Irwin Hasen, Bill Finger, Jerry Grandenetti, Henry Boltinoff, Dave Wood, Joe Kubert, Raymond Perry, Leo Isaacs, Bob Forgione, and Jack Abel. 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.

Edited by Julius Schwartz. Cover by Gil Kane, Mort Drucker and Joe Giella. Written by Robert Kanigher, John Broome and Ed Herron. Art by Gil Kane, Ross Andru, Howard Sherman, Jerry Grandenetti and Mike Esposito. How long can Johnny Thunder battle behind the scenes to help the Indian boy sheriff without his knowing it? Read..."The Indian Chief of Mesa City!" by Robert Kanigher and Gil Kane. Also in this issue: The Trigger Twins in "The Mirage of Sink River Mountain!" by Robert Kanigher, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito; Foley of the Fighting 5th in "The Amazing Animal Army!" by John Broome and Howard Sherman; and Strong Bow in "The Battle in the Sky!" by Ed Herron and Jerry Grandenetti. Plus: Strange Indian Beliefs! 1-pager by Julius Schwartz, Morris Waldinger and Tom Nicolosi; 1-pager "Famous Riders of the Pony Express!"; 1-pager "Hopi Indian Sky Legend!"; and 2-page article "Western Words"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 6, Issue 5 - May, 1956. Art and Camera Magazine is a great tool for the amateur artist. It contains articles, exposes and product reviews that you can use to your advantage while exploring creativity in the world of fine arts. 8.5" x 11", 42 pages, B&W. Contains nudity and is recommended for mature readers. Cover price $0.50.

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May 1956. Science fiction stories by Milton Lesser, Edmond Warren, Manly Banister, Karl Stanley, Duane C. Morton, and Ivar Jorgensen. 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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Gail Davis [as Annie Oakley] photo cover. The Bushwacker, art by Dan Spiegle; Jim Barry is shot and robbed, and a gunman hired by John Hinton is framed for the bushwacking. The Unwritten Code, art by the Al McKimson Team; Old Deke gets a bank robber as visitor, and when the posse comes along, he gives the Sheriff a hint on where to find the robber. The Wheel of Fortune, art by Nicholas Firfires; The cattlemen don't want any supplies to get through to the homesteaders, and one man is behind it. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

The Apache Kid stars in "The Flaming Totem!"; "Bayonets and Spears!"; "The Call of the Wilderness!"; and "The Man Who Came Back!" Also in this issue: "The Gunman" with script by STan Lee, art by V.C. Carabbotta. John Severin cover. Cover price $0.10.

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"Mask Her Aid!", art by Tom Moore; Jughead offers to get Betty closer to Archie by having her pretend to be Veronica at a masquerade party. "Sleepy Time Gal!", pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Terry Szenics; The boy Betty is baby-sitting gets the better of her. "Some Dish," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica must use her alternative when the dishwasher breaks down. "The Right Man," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica is in search of a particular man. "Phoneitus," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica loses her voice after taking too much on the phone. "Fee for Two," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by George Freese, inks by Terry Szenics; Jughead tells Reggie about Archie's secret to stringing along both Betty and Veronica. "Baited and Dated," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty tricks Archie into a date. "To a Fault," art by Joe Edwards; Veronica admits her greatest fault. "Helping Hand!", pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Terry Szenics; Betty finds a sudden urge to help the neighbors move in. Veronica Fun Page by Joe Edwards. "Bad Connection," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Archie can't hear the name of the person who's calling him. "The Perfect Woman," art by Joe Edwards; Laurie can't take criticism. "Ham-Burglar!", pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Betty hosts a dinner and makes the mistake of sending Jughead to pick up the food. "Second Fiddle" text story, art by Samm Schwartz; Betty grows tired of playing second fiddle to Veronica where Archie is concerned, but it doesn't stop her from accepting a date when he asks. "Stropped Short," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Terry Szenics; Veronica thinks it's disgraceful that the janitor Schultz is so unkempt. "You Drive Me Crazy!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by George Frese; Archie tells Betty that he wouldn't let her or any woman drive his car because women are such terrible drivers because they talk too much and stare at shop windows while driving. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Volume 17, Issue 5 - May, 1956. Squarebound, 4.5" x 7", 144 pages, B&W.

Men's interest digest with comics, jokes and tasteful pin-up photography. 5" x 6.5", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 7, Issue 11 - May, 1956. Art Photography Magazine was a men's interest publication produced from July, 1949 to December, 1958 that focused heavily on photographing the nude female form, as well as a fair amount of "cheesecake" pin-up style photography. Included are articles on how to take better photographs, product reviews of different photography equipment, and diving deeper into what makes photography a legitimate form of art. 8.5" x 10.5", 50 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

Cover art by Bill Everett. To Conquer the Moon. What the Clouds Concealed, art by Tony Mortellaro. From Out of the Past!; Three paleontologists feel smug in their knowledge until they uncover a dig site that contains a museum constructed by prehistoric man that contains more fossil bones than they have ever gathered. The Searching Man, art by Paul Reinman. The Sudden Storm; A couple are encouraged to flee an approaching hurricane, but they decline. It turns out that they are Noah and his wife. As I Lay Sleeping, art by Tony DiPreta. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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May 1956. Volume 57, Issue 3 - 1st printing. Science fiction stories by Robert Silverberg, Everett B. Cole, Raymond F. Jones, John A. Sentry, and Varley Lang. Illustrations by Emsh and van Dongen. Article on normality by Isaac Asimov. Cover by Van Dongen. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.75-in.; 160 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Cover and Atomic Mouse art by Al Fago. Contains funny animal stories; original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "Atomic Mouse Crossword Puzzle"; "Atomic Mouse, The Count Has a Case"; "Atomic Mouse, Ho Hum, Everybody"; "Atomic Mouse"; "Happy the Magic Bunny, The Camera Menace!" reprinted with character name alterations from Fawcett's Funny Animals (1943) #65; "Atomic Mouse, Water Trap"; "Fuzzy Bear, Nuts About Doughnuts" reprinted from Fawcett's Funny Animals (1943) #57; and "Timmy the Timid Ghost". "The Hidden Bell" text story by Bernard T. Smith. "Pin-up No. 18" back cover pin-up. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Good $5.00 View scans Heavy spine stress with color breaks. 3/4" cumulative spine splits. Multiple cover creases. Heavy wear to corners and edges with multiple nicks and tears. Heavy denting and scuffing. Heavy soiling and foxing to covers with writing to rear. Page edges darkened with scattered foxing and multiple corner creases. First page with previous owner's name embossed.

Issue #69. May 1956. UK Science Fiction Digest. Cover by J. E. Mortimer. 5" x 7.25". 158 pages. Black and white.

Guerilla Pursuit. Fugitive Army text story. Assault Command, art by Bob Forgione. Counter-Attack! The Reluctant Warrior. Divide and Conquer1, art by Robert Q. Sale. 32 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by John Severin. Written by unknown. Art by Gene Colan, Bob Powell, Paul Reinman, Al Williamson, Joe Sinnott and Gray Morrow. All new! Fight side by side with our G.I.'s..."Under Fire!" with art by Gene Colan. Also in this issue: "When the Chips Are Down" with art by Bob Powell; "Cavalry Charge" with art by Paul Reinman; "The Captain's Last Command" with art by Al Williamson and Gray Morrow; The Fight for Freedom! tale "Leaflet" with art by Joe Sinnott; and 2-page text story "The Rout"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

"Forcing the River" and "The Indian Alliance" 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Dick Dillin and Chuck Cuidera. Stories by Joe Millard, Robert Bernstein and unknown. Art by Dick Dillin, Chuck Cuidera, Sam Citron and unknown. Featuring Blackhawk in: "The Delphian Menace" by Joe Millard, Dick Dillin and Chuck Cuidera; "The Citadel of Hate" with art by Dillin and Cuidera; "The Steel Scorpion" with story by Millard and inks by Cuidera; and 1-page text story "Sons of the Deluge"! Plus: Back-up story "The Ghost Plane" by Robert Bernstein and Sam Citron. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.