Comic books February 1957

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Cover by Al Plastino. "The Death of Superman," pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; A Superman robot comes to the Daily Planet and reveals to Perry White, Lois Lane, and Jimmy Olsen that the real Superman is dead. "The Doomed Safaris!" starring Congo Bill, art by Howard Sherman. -page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. I Jumped 3 1/2 Miles And Lived article. "The Interplanetary Fort Knox," script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Tommy Tomorrow vs. Orion Orton. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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The hero of Mouseville stars alongside other characters from Paul Terry's Terrytoons. No issue number listed; title includes "CBS Television Presents" to tie in with the 1950s TV show Mighty Mouse Playhouse. Mighty Mouse faces the menace of the Undersea Raiders, adding new meaning to the phrase "cat fish." The cats sabotage the controls of a guided missile so that it's aimed toward Mouseville. Heckle and Jeckle join The Foreign Legion. Sourpuss and Gandy Goose set their sights on ill-gotten apples. Sourpuss; The Undersea Raiders; The Mouse Encampment; Dimwit; Heckle and Jeckle: Memory Marvel Mutt; Terry Bears: Junior Deputies; The Purple Cheese; Dinky; Gandy Goose. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Words Ail Me!"; Archie decides he needs to learn to play a musical instrument in order to serenade Veronica; The only thing he can afford is a harmonica. "Worst Aid"; Archie needs some help with his homework; His father proves to be no help. "Snow Fun"; Betty and Veronica like the snow, except when it is in snowballs. "All Work and No Pay"; Archie is given a job helping Professor Flutesnoot after school; The Professor is working on an experiment and keeps one door of the lab locked to keep people away from the apparatus. "Late-Late-Late Show"; Pat sneaks down and watches television late at night. Archie Giant Series ad. "Tense and Non-tense"; Mr. Weatherbee is upset that Archie and Reggie spend more time fighting than learning good grammar; Instead of fighting, the pair decide to flip a coin over Veronica, but all that does it make her mad at them. Little Archie ad. Archie Club News. "All Jerk and No Play"; Moose is upset when Midge decides to join a Little Theatre Group; The play has the girls in harem costumes with veils; Midge is wearing a blonde wig and Reggie mistakes Veronica for Midge. "Purse Hurts"; Mr. Lodge fractures his toe by dropping his wallet on it. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 344, Issue 2 - February, 1957. Cover by Jack Dumas. 8.5" x 11", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Digest-sized collection of military-interest humor and art from Prize, aka Crestwood. The first issue of a long-running series that lasted into the 1970s, with subjects of interest to soldiers and others stationed on US military bases of the time. Including single-page gags, jokes, articles, and cheesecake drawings of increasing detail, the series lasted until at least 1977. 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 92 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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February 1957 - Volume 58, Issue 6 - 1st printing. Science fiction stories: "Omnilingual" by H. Beam Piper, "Unlucky Chance" by M.C. Pease, "The Man With the Corkscrew Mind" by Stanley Mullen, "The War Is Over" by Algis Budrys and "Get Out of My Sky"(Conclusion) by James Blish. Illustrations by Freas and van Dongen. Article on the Hieronymus machine. Cover by Freas. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.75-in.; 162 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Challenge of Batwoman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Batwoman believes that an amnesiac man she finds is really Batman and that she should re-train him in crime fighting methods; Since Batman is injured and must stay out of action, he and Robin go along with her mistake, but the man is really the leader of a gang of crooks. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Winter Sports Champions of the World public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. "The Second Boy Wonder!", script by France Herron, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; After battling Gorilla Hardy and his gang, the Dynamic Duo arrive back at the Bat-Cave, but Robin has a surprise for his caped counterpart: he is NOT Dick Grayson, but Fred Loyd, who assumed the role after Dick Grayson was injured. "Gems in a Jam" text story. "The Mysterious Bat-Missile," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; A strange vehicle materializes in the Bat-Cave which helps Batman and Robin in their crime fighting duties, but they are wary of its unknown origin. 2/3-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 1, Issue 1 - February, 1957 Cover price $0.25.

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Based on the TV and radio show of the same name, Big Town lasted 50 issues. This installment includes the following: "The Dilemma of Danny Day! (Illustrated Press columnist Danny Day helps a baseball player who thinks he is a coward); "Beware the Man in Black!"; and "Passkey to Big Town!" Scripts John Broom, pencils by Manny Stallman, inks by John Giunta. Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Giella. Cover price $0.10.

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2nd DC issue. Stories by Dave Wood and unknown. Art and Cover by Dick Dillin & Charles Cuidera. Three stories! "The Raid on Blackhawk Island" - When Blackhawk appears to have been killed, the rest of the team must face the War Wheel, the Flying Tank and Killer Shark's octopus, all under the control of the Question Mark, without their leader. But Chuck realizes the Question Mark is Blackhawk in disguise, and Blackhawk reveals that his ruse was a test to see who could best lead the Blackhawks in his absence. Plus: "The Avalanche King" - The Blackhawks are called to Chile, where avalanches have destroyed several national defense sites. They discover that a scientist, Dr. Vicaro, is causing them, but his daughter helps them defeat her criminal father. And: "Blackhawk the Sorcerer" - An uncharted island in the Pacific is home to an ancient Norman colony descended from shipwreck survivors who landed there in the eleventh century. Blackhawk tries to convince them that he has magical powers in a bargain for the freedom of his team. Also: 1-page text story "Strangest Citizen of the Sea"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Digest sized - 5.5" x 8". Cover price $0.15.

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Cover by Irv Novick. "The King of the Sea," script by Bill Finger, art by Russ Heath; King Trident, king of the sea aboard a great ship in the shape of a castle, is sinking all vessels that carry supplies to King Richard in the crusades; He is working with Prince John to prolong the war and ensure that Richard never comes back to reclaim his throne; Robin Hood and his band take on the sea king. "Secret of the Feather-Men's Ship," script by Bob Haney, art by Joe Kubert; The people of the small fishing village find Jon unconscious, in a strange type of boat they have never seen before; After awakening, Jon remembers the adventure he had in a far off undiscovered land to the west, and tells the tale of how he helped a tribe of Indians fight against their rivals. The Battle That Won the World article, art by Raymond Perry. "Challenge of the Round Table," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Irv Novick; At King Arthur's Round Table, his knights boast of their daring deeds; With Sir Galahad and Lancelot each having done a great deed, felling a giant and slaying a dragon, the boasts turn to arguments over who was better. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 2, Issue 10 - February, 1957. 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", 56 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

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Stories and art by Howard Post and Warren Kremer. The well-meaning but misunderstood Casper becomes one of Harvey Comics' best-known stars. Casper meets a young ghost, whom he calls "Something," leading to a contest between himself and the Ghostly Trio over who should teach him how to ghost. Nightmare is shocked when it appears Casper is scaring people. Spooky goes full-on scare after Poil breaks up with him, but then he loses his ghostly powers. Casper the Friendly Ghost; Little Lost Ghost; Nightmare; Boo-Who?; A Special Something; Brave Beazer; Spooky: Learning by Heart. 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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Cover art by Harvey Eisenberg. Chump Munks; Chip 'n' Dale misinterpret an insulting post card from Donald Duck as a gift ("Nuts to You!") and the forest animals are out of food when winter hits. Personality Perfection; Practical Pig's "personality switcher" machine brings out the industrious side of the lazy brothers. Auto Antics; Chip 'n' Dale find a toy car. The Moose-Music Makers; Chip wants to make music; but when he uses an old moose call for a horn there is no peace in the forest. Palsy-Walsy; Chip 'n' Dale and Donald Duck have a free-for-all in the middle of winter. All art by Jack Bradbury. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Twin Circle (The National Catholic Press) 1968 reprint edition of The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. This giveaway edition was a separate reprint edition published as a premium for those with a subscription to the Catholic newspaper, "Twin Circle," which began publishing in 1967. Full-page back cover ad for Twin Circle replaces the usual ad for Classics Illustrated back issues. Cover price $0.25.

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A Date with Millie (1956 1st series). Cover price $0.10.

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Reprints Reluctant Dragon, Ugly Duckling, Mickey Mouse and Peter Pan, Jiminy Cricket, Peter and the Wolf, Brer Rabbit, Bucky Bug; Cut-out on back cover. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff and Charles Paris. The Outlaw Batman starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. Roy Raymond's Greatest Challenge starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Winter Sports Champions of the World public service announcement, art by Irv Novick. One-Man Detective Force article by Jack Miller (as Joe Mabely). The Hero Maker starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Paul Murry. Stories by Carl Fallberg, Carl Barks and unknown. Art by Tony Strobl, Carl Barks, Steve Steere and John Liggera. Donald Duck is featured in "The Secret of the Glacier," plus the back-up story "The Star Gazer"! Also: Half-pager "All Season Hat" (by Carl Barks), and 1-pagers "Self-Willed Clock" and "Sign Instructions"! Plus: Goofy in "The Pesky Pelican"! And: 1-page Big Bad Wolf story "The Magic Box"! Characters in this issue: Donald Duck, Uncle Scrooge, Huey, Dewey, Louie, Black Pete, Goofy, Morty, Ferdie, Big Bad Wolf, Li'l Bad Wolf and the Three Little Pigs. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 1 #1 - February 1957. Cover by Edward Valigursky. This issue with a Harlan Ellison story, "A Bucketful of Diamonds". Digest, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 132 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Text Only Edition - Volume 29, Issue 2 - February, 1957. Squarebound, 5" x 7.5", 130 pages, B&W, Text Only. Cover price $0.35.

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P. G. Wodehouse article about Sax Rohmer and Fu Manchu.

Volume 2, Issue 5 - February, 1957. Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, essays, poetry, adult humor comics, and tasteful nude pin-up pictorials. 8.5" x 11", 72 pages, B&W/Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

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6 1/2-in. x 9 1/4-in., 226 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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February 1957. Science fiction and fantasy stories by Henry Slater, Robert Silverberg, Ralph Burke, Stanley Mullen, Calvin Knox, and Hall Thornton. Virgil Finlay 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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Volume 4, Issue 2 - February 1957. Men's interest magazine featuring stories, articles and pictorials. In this issue: "Grab Your Socks!" two-pages of Army related cartoons by Shel Silverstein. 8.5-in. x 11-in. 82 pages. B&W. MATURE. Cover price $0.25.

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Indicia title is "CHEYENNE, No. 772." Cover art by Cheyenne Bodie (as played by Clint Walker). Intro with photos. The Last Train West, art by Tom Gill; Framed for murder in Lone Butte, Cheyenne is sent to prison; He escapes and boards a train headed back to Lone Butte to confront his accusers; On the way back he has to dodge the law and help fight off Apaches who attack the train. West of the River, art by Tom Gill; Cheyenne has to take a dozen "volunteers" from the guard house to try to take a man's daughters from the Kiowa Indians, five years after they were abducted; They take the women from the Kiowas, only to find that one is promised to be the bride of the Kiowa Chief, Tanaka. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Dell takes over publishing from St. John. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz, her boyfriend Phil Fumble, and her precocious niece Nancy. Fritzi gets her skis stuck on her feet, so she must ski everywhere, even to the buffet table. Then she accidentally puts on a ski instructor's jacket, and other skiers think her clumsy antics are advanced skiing lessons. Phil is forced to let the First Aid class practice on him, but passersby think he's been in an accident. Don't Follow the Leader; Worst Aid; Raising Dough; Hotel Joker; Big Business. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Mature Readers. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 1, Issue 3 - February, 1957. Vintage men's interest magazine that features short fiction stories, music reviews, adult humor comics, interviews, fashion, and nude pin-up photography. 8" x 11", 72 pages, B&W with some color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Jerry Grandenetti. Written by Robert Kanigher and Bob Haney. Art by Joe Kubert, Russ Heath, Arthur Peddy, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. War front fury! Battlefield adventures! In this issue: "Fireworks Hill!" by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert; "Frogman vs Sub!" by Bob Haney and Russ Heath; "The TNT Tank!" by Haney and Arthur Peddy; "The Flying Mustang" by Haney, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito; and 1-page article "Flying Rescue Ship." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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One-shot, Feb. 1957. Grace Kelly's story from birth to her marriage to Prince Rainier of Monaco. A terrific overview of Kelly's upbringing, career and storybook marriage into royalty. Impossible to overstate how her story captivated America. Heavily illustrated with photographs, as many as five per page. 8-in. x 10 1/4-in., 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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February, 1957. 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; black and white; 120 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

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Volume 2, Issue 7 - February 1957. Celebrity gossip magazine. 4-in. x 5 1/2-in., 68 pages, B&W Cover price $0.15.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 19 #4 - Feb. 1957. Children's magazine featuring text stories, activities and articles. 6 3/4-in. x 10-in., 68 pages, B&W with full and single color illustrations. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Bill Everett. "The Way of the Outcasts!", script by Don Rico, pencils by Jay Scott Pike; After Jann gets Blayne's license as a hunter and guide revoked, he and hunter Jason conspire to kill her; She defeats them with the help of a friendly elephant. "The Hidden Ruins" text story, art by Don Heck. "When the Big Rains Came!", script by Don Rico, pencils by Jay Scott Pike; The local tribe is convinced that Pat is bad luck and has caused the current draught, until he flies over the tribe in an airplane and a rain storm follows. "Last Bullet!", script by Don Rico, art by Don Heck; With only one bullet, Cliff must save himself, his client, and his beater. "The Greatest Fear!", script by Don Rico, pencils by Syd Shores; Hunger drives animals to risk death for great rewards. "Revenge of the Totem!", script by Don Rico, pencils by Jay Scott Pike; Hunter Carter takes a sacred oath beneath the Totem of Karak to leave the jungle on Jann's command; Later, he renegs on his oath and comes to believe that the totem pole itself is after him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Carl Burgos. "It's Waiting For Me," art by Jay Scott Pike; A man and his dog have a recurring nightmare in which some hostile presence is waiting for him just around a bend in the road; His wife dislikes the dog as its cries during the dreams disrupt her sleeping. "The Invisible Woman"; An invisible female terrorist strikes in the heart of a Communist country. "The Third Ear," script by Carl Wessler, art by John Forte; A convict with a device that lets him read minds acts as a stoolie for the prison warden. "The Secret of the Strange Stone," pencils by Al Williamson, inks by Ralph Mayo; A man finds a meteorite that gives off rays that make things disappear. "Living Portrait" text story, art by Al Williamson. "The Panhandler," script by Carl Wessler, art by Bernard Baily; A panhandler robs time-travelers from 1991 and is arrested for passing counterfeit bills. "Ghost Ship," script by Carl Wessler, art by Jim Mooney; Modern day pirates are thwarted in their efforts by a ghost ship. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.