Comic books September 1956

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Sept-Nov, 1956. Humor magazine featuring humorous essays, short satires, cartoons and light verse. This Issue features Bob Hope. Saddle Stitched, 8 1/2- x 10 1/2-in, 52 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by Al Plastino. "The Interplanetary Olympics," art by Al Plastino; Superman is drawn to an alien world and invited to take part in an Interplanetary Olympics. -page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "Congo Bill, Stone Age Man" starring Congo Bill starring Janu the Jungle Boy, art by Howard Sherman. One-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. School For Cowboys article by Raymond Perry. "The Flying Dutchman of Space" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Edited by Whitney Ellsworth and Robert Kanigher. Cover by Jerry Grandenetti. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Ross Andru, Mike Esposito, Bill Finger, Arthur Peddy, Bob Stuart, Joe Kubert, and Henry Boltinoff. 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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Edited by Julius Schwartz. Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Giella. Written by Robert Kanigher, Gardner Fox and John Broome. Art by Gil Kane, Ross Andru, Jerry Grandenetti, Howard Sherman and Mike Esposito. Johnny Thunder tackles his most daring role as..."The Cowboy Genie!" by Robert Kanigher and Gil Kane. Also in this issue: The Trigger Twins in "The Secret of Silver Lake!" by Robert Kanigher, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito; Strong Bow in "The Adventure of the Shrinking Bow" by Gardner Fox and Jerry Grandenetti; and Foley of the Fighting 5th in "The Gun-Runner of Elk River!" by John Broome and Howard Sherman. Plus: Indian Tribal Names half-pager and 2-page article "The Capture of Bill Doolin"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Fashion magazine from Bombay, India. Presented in English.

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Volume 7, Issue 1 - September, 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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Volume 30, Issue 9 - September, 1956. Science fiction stories by Robert Silverberg, Darius John Granger, Harlan Ellison (as "Ellis Hart"), Randall Garrett, Gerald Vance, and Lee Archer. Virgil Finlay illustration. 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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Cover art by Samm Schwartz. "Sock 'N Roll," pencils and inks by Bob Bolling; Betty and Veronica compete to give Archie a gift he'll like better. "Shot to Pieces," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Archie and Veronica are watching TV late at night with the volume too high; Mr. Lodge gets angry and shoots the television with a shotgun. "Saddled," art by Tom Moore; Reggie has two tickets to the rodeo and is planning to take Veronica but she's busy babysitting Leroy so Reggie unloads the tickets on Archie and heads over to Veronica's house to babysit with her. "Star Struck," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Samm Schwartz; Betty and Veronica dress up at school to impress a talent scout. "Reflect On This," art by Tom Moore; Veronica has to leave town for the weekend and she tells Archie to spend time with Betty. "The One That Didn't Get Away"; Betty spends the day out fishing with Archie and gets sunburned and seasick but is still happy at the end of the day because he asked her out to a dance. "Strawberry Short Cake," art by Samm Schwartz; Veronica helps Betty with her cooking assignment over the phone. "Quick Change Artists," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Terry Szenics; Betty and Veronica are making catty comments about another girl but quickly change their tune when she shows up with her handsome brother. "Rattled," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks Rudy Lapick; Archie and Jughead take apart Veronica's car looking for the source of a rattling and it turns out to be a baby's rattle in the trunk. "Click Chick," art by Samm Schwartz; Betty and Reggie try to sabotage Archie and Veronica's photo date. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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September 1956. Cover by Freas. Stories: "Pandora's Planet" by Christopher Anvil, "The Swamp Was Upside Down" by Murray Leinster, "Margin of Profit" by Poul Anderson, "Dust Rag" by Hal Clement, and "Mind for Business" by Robert Silverberg. Special Feature: "Pate de Foie Gras" by Isaac Asimov. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.75-in.; 162 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover pencils by Marty Taras. Stories by unknown. Art by Marty Taras and unknown. Baby Huey stars in: "Wishful Thinking"; "Quite a Movie"; "Penny Wise"; and untitled 1-pager. Also in this issue: Herman and Katnip in "Herman's Fairy God-Mouse"; untitled Buzzy 2-pager; 1-page text story "Trick Dog"; 1-page text story "Dog Eat Dog"; and 1-page text story "Rodeo Rider"! Characters in this issue: Baby Huey; Huey's mama; Matilda; Huey's papa; the Fox; Herman; Katnip; Buzzy the Crow. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The House of Batman," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A wealthy man leaves money to Gotham to build a downtown HQ for Batman, but the Caped Crusader is surprised when the city builds as House of Batman for him. "The Batman from Babylon," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; When Brand Bartor is arrested for dressing in a Batman costume, the crook turns the tables on the Caped Crusader by implying Batman should be arrested for impersonating a Babylonian Batman! "Scotland Yard's Search for a Stone" text story. Half-page Pretzels story by Phil Berube. "The Caveman at Large," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; A freak accident causes a great character actor to assume the character's persona he is dressed up to portray: a caveman! One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Dick Dillin and Chuck Cuidera. Stories by Robert Bernstein and unknown. Art by Dick Dillin, Chuck Cuidera and Sam Citron. Featuring Blackhawk in: "Rescue Under Fire" by Robert Bernstein, Dick Dillin and Chuck Cuidera; "Treachery In the Antarctic" by Bernstein, Dillin and Cuidera; and "The Jet Menace" by Bernstein, Dillin and Cuidera. Plus: Back-up story "Caged" by Bernstein and Sam Citron. And: 1-page text story "Hypno the Great," reprinted from Doll Man Quarterly (1941 Quality) #30. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Dan DeCarlo and others. Comical misadventures of a boy genius, featuring early art by legendary Archie artist Dan DeCarlo. The Brain and his friend Dinky build a ship in a bottle, then decide the real thing should be just as easy; Kelly the Great's friends try to help Mr. Kelly fix a roof antenna, leading to comedic catastrophe; The Brain's innovations for a Boy Scout camping trip cause chaos for the scoutmaster. Ship Ahoy!; The Magician; Kelly the Great; The Overnight Hike; Talk-Talk-Talk; Brainstorms; A Dog's Life. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 2, Issue 5 - September, 1956. 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 and art by Warren Kremer and others. Cover by Warren Kremer. The well-meaning but misunderstood Casper becomes one of Harvey Comics' best-known stars. Casper asks for Wendy's help in turning the Ghostly Trio's haunted house into something more modern. Casper the Friendly Ghost; House Haunting; The Ghostly Trio; Knights in a Daze; Old Haunt Week; Lilly Rose; Spooky: Silence is Golden. 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. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 2, Issue 5 - Men's interest magazine featuring articles on war, sports, hunting and history. Plus pictorials. Four pages on Anita Ekberg. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Vol. 12. No. 2. September 1, 1956. Illustrated throughout. 5" x 6 1/4". 64 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.35.

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"The Horse Thief" and an untitled story. Pedro back-up story. Painted cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Romeo and Juliet, 1st Printing, Painted Cover. Art by George Evans. (HRN 134, with 9/56 date). Cover price $0.15.

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The Golden Bird. Cover by Dik Browne. Stories and art by Lin Streeter, William A. Walsh and Alex A. Blum. Gilberton expanded its successful Classics Illustrated line with this series devoted to famous fairy tales. On a quest to find the Golden Bird, a king's youngest son is aided by a wise fox. Along the way, the prince and the fox find the Golden Saddle, Golden Horse and a beautiful princess. Plus Aesop's fable about The Wind and the Sun, and a look at the seal. Cover by Dik Browne, later the cartoonist for Hagar the Horrible. What Is This?; The Golden Bird; Aesop's Fables: The Wind and the Sun; London Bridge; The Animal World: The Seal; Color This Picture With Crayons. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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The Golden Bird. NOTE: We do not currently differentiate between HRN 576 copies and other HRN #'s of Classics Illustrated Junior reprints. Cover price $0.25.

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The classic weekly magazine featuring news and fiction. 10.75" x 13.75", 94 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $9.00	Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $8.60	Add to cart GD 2.0 $7.20 View scan 3/4" Spine split from top. 2 1/4" cut on back cover.	Add to cart GD 2.0 $7.20
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100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Hank Ketcham. Reprints of daily Dennis the Menace cartoons by Hank Ketcham. City Park starring Dennis the Menace, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. Photo Finish starring Dennis the Menace, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. The Big Question... text story. Beauty Shop, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. Screamy Mimi, art by Al Wiseman. Just Married starring Dennis the Menace, script by Fred Toole, art by Al Wiseman. Dennis the Menace Wins Boys' Club Award; The Best Comic Magazine of 1956 for Its Wholesome Interest and Entertainment Value. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Connie Rasinski, Art Bartsch and Reuben Timmins. Pines takes over publishing from St. John. There were two issue #16s; the second was published in the Fall of 1956. Funny-animal comics featuring Dinky, one of the lesser-known of Paul Terrys Terry-Toons. Lester, the wild duck, convinces Dinky to run away with the other ducks, despite Rudy Rooster's advice that he's better off in the barnyard. Sourpuss tries to use a hammer to set dynamite. Rudy tries to play Jedi mind tricks on Dinky. Plus an article about the "Dennis the Menace" comic being named "best comic magazine of 1956" by the Boys' Club of America. Sourpuss Is Stumped; No Place Like Home; The Little Genius; What's Buzzin' Cousin; It's All in the Mind; The Power of Suggestion; Efficiency Eggs-Pert. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 1, Issue 11 - September, 1956. Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, essays, poetry, adult humor comics, and tasteful nude pin-up pictorials. This issue has a Candy Barr color centerfold. 8.5" x 11", 66 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

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Vol. 59 #3 - Sept. 1956. The most popular magazine for private and commercial aircraft. Articles include the refueling aircraft, interview with the head of the South Korean Air Force, interesting places to vacation, reviews, news and all heavily illustrated. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Version with ad on back cover. Indicia title is "SANTIAGO, No. 723. Cover photo of " Cal "Cash" Adams (as played by Alan Ladd). Intro with photos of Cal "Cash" Adams (as played by Alan Ladd), Clay Pike (as played by Lloyd Nolan), and Doña Isabella (as played by Roassana Podesta). Santiago, art by Everett Raymond Kinstler; In 1898, a court-martialed Army captain turned gun-runner has to share an old riverboat with a blood-thirsty rival gang as they take guns from Florida to Cuba to supply the rebel army. Adapted from the 1956 movie "Santiago." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Variant with "River Boats" filler on back cover. Indicia title is "SANTIAGO, No. 723. Cover photo of " Cal "Cash" Adams (as played by Alan Ladd). Intro with photos of Cal "Cash" Adams (as played by Alan Ladd), Clay Pike (as played by Lloyd Nolan), and Doña Isabella (as played by Roassana Podesta). Santiago, art by Everett Raymond Kinstler; In 1898, a court-martialed Army captain turned gun-runner has to share an old riverboat with a blood-thirsty rival gang as they take guns from Florida to Cuba to supply the rebel army. Adapted from the 1956 movie "Santiago." Plus "River Boats". 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Version with ad on back cover. Indicia title is "ELMER FUDD, No. 725." Cover art by Ralph Heimdahl. Bullfrog Booty; While on a trip to Egypt, Elmer is hired by Prof. Piltdown to guard a "Rana Catesbiana." Prehistoric Hysterics; A scientist uses a time machine to send Elmer back to the prehistoric time of cavemen and dinosaurs to collect examples of primitive weapons. By the Beautiful Sea; Elmer tries to get away for a vacation at the beach, but Daffy happens to be there and drives him crazy, as usual. The Four Leaf Clover Farm; Elmer discovers that all the clovers in his carrot patch are four-leaf clovers and sells them as good luck charms. All art by Phil de Lara. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Variant with Elmer Fudd comic filler on back cover. Indicia title is "ELMER FUDD, No. 725." Cover art by Ralph Heimdahl. Bullfrog Booty; While on a trip to Egypt, Elmer is hired by Prof. Piltdown to guard a "Rana Catesbiana." Prehistoric Hysterics; A scientist uses a time machine to send Elmer back to the prehistoric time of cavemen and dinosaurs to collect examples of primitive weapons. By the Beautiful Sea; Elmer tries to get away for a vacation at the beach, but Daffy happens to be there and drives him crazy, as usual. The Four Leaf Clover Farm; Elmer discovers that all the clovers in his carrot patch are four-leaf clovers and sells them as good luck charms. All art by Phil de Lara. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Version with ad on back cover. Indicia title is "THE FASTEST GUN ALIVE, No. 741." Adapted from the 1956 M-G-M movie "The Fastest Gun Alive." Cover photo by George Temple (as played by Glenn Ford). Preview with photos of George Temple (as played by Glenn Ford) and Vinnie Harold (as played by Broderick Crawford). The Fastest Gun Alive, art by Bob Jenney; Whenever it becomes known how good he is with guns, George Temple and his wife Dora have to flee the town, in fear of all the gunmen who might want to challenge him; Unfortunately George can't keep his secret after a visitor spends the morning telling the townsfolk about Vinnie Harold, who just shot Clint Fallon, the "fastest gun alive," in a nearby town; George demonstrates his skill by hitting two flipped silver dollars in mid-air, but later regrets it and plans to leave. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 21, Issue 12 - September 1956. 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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Funny-animal comics featuring Gandy Goose, part of the family of Paul Terrys Terry-Toons. There were two issue #5s; the second was published by Pines in Fall 1956. Gandy Goose challenges Slugger McPork, one of boxing's toughest fighters, to win back the affections of Agnes. When he accidentally burns Agnes' cake before the baking contest, Gandy comes up with a plan to replace it. Gandy and Sourpuss try to have a picnic, but an uninvited chipmunk creates chaos. Unwilling Worker; The Grudge Fight; The Sleep Walker; Picnic Problems; Dream Girl; Sourpuss: Fishful Thinking. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Vintage men's interest magazine that features short fiction stories, music reviews, adult humor comics, interviews, fashion, and nude pin-up photography. This issue with a two-page pictorial of Bettie Page. 8" x 11", 72 pages, mostly B&W with some color pages. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Dick Dillin and Chuck Cuidera. Written by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas, George Klein and unknown. War front fury! Battlefield adventures! In this issue: "Vengeance Attack"; "Two-Ton Booby Trap," with pencils by Charles Nicholas, reprinted from issue #10; "Maneuver Battleground," with inks by George Klein; 1-page text story "Terror of the Panhandle"; and "Assault on Airstrip 77," reprinted from issue #8. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Dan Gormley and others. Talking magpies Heckle and Jeckle are known for their identical appearance, their distinctive chatter, and their mischievous schemes. First issue published by Pines. Heckle and Jeckle seek their fortunes in Hollywood, where they're not the only slick characters in town. Heckle and Jeckle work as caddies, and set the sport of golf back 50 years. Heckle and Jeckle's latest scheme is to score King Tut's treasure for themselves. Gandy and Sourpuss: Sourpuss Paints a Picture; Mighty Mouse: The Big Freeze; Heckle and Jeckle: Hollywood Hopefuls; Dinky: No Place Like Home; Gandy Goose: The Grudge Fight. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.