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Comic books May 1957

  • Vol. 5 #6
    Fast Action Detective and Mystery Stories (1957-1958 Columbia Publications) Pulp Vol. 5 #6


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    • Paper: Cream to off white

    Volume 5, Issue 6 - May, 1957. 6.5" x 9", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

  • Vol. 10 #5
    Fate (1948-Present Clark Publishing) Digest/Magazine Vol. 10 #5

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    Volume 10 - Number 5, May 1957. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. This issue we look at Isis, Goddess of Immortality, and feature the first part of Frank Edwards own Saucer story! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos). Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #83
    Felix the Cat (1948 Dell/Toby/Harvey) 83

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    Cover by Joe Oriolo. Stories and art by Otto Messmer and Joe Oriolo. Comics adventures of the popular, long-running cartoon character; this series often featured art by the two men most associated with Felix, Otto Messmer and Joe Oriolo. Felix falls for the lovely Dolores Del Rich, and dyes his fur blond to impress her. But he discovers that changing color doesn't change one's basic nature, in a multi-part story. Inky and Dinky get into a fight with Powerful Pete, the toughest kid in the neighborhood. They think they've got the advantage of numbers, until they learn that Pete's got a twin, too. Cover may be the work of Warren Kremer or Joe Oriolo. Blonde Brute; The Contagious Cat; In the Red; Kitty; Tee Vee Serial; Inky and Dinky. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #42
    Fiction (French 1953 OPTA) Digest 42


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    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. Cover by Rose Gauthey. Philip MacDonald, Robert Abernathy, Clarisse Francillon, Elisabeth Sanxay Holding, Marion Zimmer Bradley, Mack Reynolds, Jay Williams, Martin Gardner, Jacques Sternberg. Softcover digest, 6 1/4-in. x 7 1/2-in., 144 pages, black and white (text, no illustrations). NOTE: All text in French.

  • Issue #20
    Fightin' Army (1956 Charlton) 20

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    Cover by Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Steve Ditko (credited as Rebel), Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, Bill Molno, and Pete Morisi. War comics featuring the US Army in WWII, Korea and other conflicts, part of Charlton's Fightin' military series. A British sergeant disguises himself as a German officer and infiltrates Rommel's tank command in North Africa. A cargo mule named Clarence saves the day during the Civil War, in a story with early art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. A sergeant's order to keep a Korean prisoner alive while the unit tries to avoid enemy fire is not popular with the other soldiers. Outfoxing the Desert Fox; Gavins Stupid Mule; The Missing Gatlings; The Prisoner; The Beaut; Kellys Private War; Sleepy Pete; Map Reading. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #81
    First Love Illustrated (1949-1963 Harvey) 81

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    Stories and art by Jack Sparling and others. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes advice to readers and tales of love and heartbreak. Arlene opportunistically takes whatever she wants, including kissing her friend Fran's fiance Brad on their wedding day. Jan sets her sights on handsome boss Dick, but first she must reckon with his fiancee Elaine and his strange mood swings. Shattered Romance; My Strange Rival; Quicksilver Girl; Can't We Be Friends. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #33
    Flippity and Flop (1951) 33

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    36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 7 #4
    Focus (1951 Leading Magazine Corp.) Magazine Vol. 7 #4

    Volume 7, Issue 4 - May 1957. 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.

  • Vol. 2 #3
    Follies (1955-1975 Magtab Publishing Corp.) Magazine Vol. 2 #3

    Vintage 50's era men's interest magazine featuring pin-ups of beautiful women in bikinis and lingerie. 8" x 10", 70 pages, B&W/Some Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.35.

  • Vol. 4 #5
    For Men Only (1954-1977 Newsstand/Canam) Magazine Vol. 4 #5

    Volume 4, Issue 5 - May 1957. Men's interest magazine featuring stories, articles and pictorials. 8-in. x 11-in. 82 pages B&W. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #54
    Forbidden Worlds (1951 ACG) 54

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    Cover by Ogden Whitney. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger and others. An anthology series featuring tales of fantasy and science fiction adventure from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A doctor discovers the horrifying tales of voodoo dolls are true; A downed WWII fighter pilot finds himself witnessing Napoleons retreat in the Russian steppes; Botanists in the tropics discover an island with plant life like nothing ever seen before on Earth. Secret of the Steppes!; The Mystic Pentagon!; Voodoo and Dr. James!; The Ruby Isle! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #803
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 803

    Indicia title is "CHEYENNE, No. 803." Based on the 1955-63 CBS "Cheyenne" TV series. Intro with three photos from the TV show. Fury at Rio Hondo, art by Tom Gill; Cheyenne drove some stock to Mexico only to find that his employer was not at his hacienda to pay him; He goes into the transport business there to make ends meet until he can get paid and becomes involved in a revolt against the French rule of Mexico. The Argonauts, art by Tom Gill; Cheyenne is hired by two prospectors to help find a gold strike after their former partner is murdered and his map to the strike is stolen. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #52
    Fritzi Ritz (1948) 52
    Published May 1957 by United.
    • Cover and centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.
  • Issue #195705

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  • Issue #81
    Fun Parade (1942 Fun Parade Inc.) 81

    May 1957. Humor Digest featuring jokes and cartoons. Kim Novak interior photo cover. Cartoons by Bill Wenzel, Bob Tupper, Frank Beaven, Stanley Rayon, Ken Otis, and others. Softcover Digest, saddle-stitched, 5 1/4-in. x 7-in., 100 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

  • Vol. 8 #1

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  • Vol. 14 #1
    Galaxy Science Fiction (1950-1980 World/Galaxy/Universal) Vol. 14 #1

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    May 1957. Cover by Pederson. Stories: "Survival Kit" by Frederik Pohl, "A Touch of E Flat" by Joe Gibson, "Time in the Round" by Fritz Leiber, "The Language of Love" by Robert Skeckley, "Founding Father" by Clifford D. Simak, "Double Dome" by Raymond E. Banks, "Quota for Conquest" by Richard Wilson. 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; 144 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #50
    Galaxy Science Fiction (1953-1958 Digest) UK Edition 50

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  • Issue #57
    Gang Busters (1948 DC) 57
    Published May 1957 by DC.

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    Cover art by Ruben Moreira. A Medal for a Rookie, art by Bernard Baily. The Man Who Robbed a Thousand Minds, art by Mort Meskin. The Million Dollar Catch, art by Howard Purcell. Secrets of the Test Squad, art by Ruben Moreira. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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    $25 Gang Busters #57 (1957) VG/FN 5.0 DC Comics Ruben Moreira Cover

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  • Vol. 2 #1
    Gay Blade (1956-1959 Bachelor Magazine) Vol. 2 #1


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    • Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Moderate.

    Volume 2, Issue 1 - May, 1957. 8.5" x 11", 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

  • Vol. 1 #2
    Gay Book Magazine (1957 Best Years Publishing) Vol. 1 #2

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  • Vol. 15 #6
    Gay Love Stories (1942-1960 Columbia Publications) Pulp Vol. 15 #6

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  • Issue #10

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  • Issue #48
    GI Combat (1952) 48
    Published May 1957 by DC.

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    Cover by Jerry Grandenetti. Written by Robert Kanigher, Bob Haney and Robert Bernstein. Art by Irv Novick, Mort Drucker, Arthur Peddy, Ross Andru, Robert Stuart and Mike Esposito. War front fury! Battlefield adventures! In this issue: "No Fence for a Jet!" by Robert Kanigher and Irv Novick; "Three Seconds of War!" by Bob Haney and Mort Drucker; "Battle Wheels!" by Kanigher, Arthur Peddy and Robert Stuart; and "Bring 'Em Back" by Robert Bernstein, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $75 GI Combat #48 VG/F "No Fence for a Jet!" Golden Age Comic
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  • Vol. 1 #6
    Guilty Detective Story Magazine (1956-1963 Feature Publications) Pulp Vol. 1 #6

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  • Vol. 12 #10

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    Vintage supermarket tabloid magazine full of high profile true crime stories of the FBI and the CIA, some with testimonials from those involved in, or close to the cases themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 66 pages, B&W. Recommended for ages 16+. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #47
    Heart Throbs (1949 Quality/DC) 47

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    First issue published by DC Comics. Cover by Bob Brown? & Bernard Sachs? Stories by unknown. Art by Bill Draut and unknown. Featuring: "The Girl with the Lonely Heart"; "Wondering Heart!"; "So Sure of Love!"; and "Johnny's Back in Town!" Plus: 2-page text story "Girl in the Tower"! And: 1-page filler "Glove Talk"! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #63
    Hi-School Romance (1949) 63

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    Stories and art by Lee Elias and John Sink. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Carol discovers that her man-crazy friend Arlene has set her sights on her boyfriend, handsome Steve. Nona dreams of a man who will take her away from her puritanical grandparents so she can enjoy life. Debbie is so obsessed with new clothes that she risks losing her beau, Chet. Plus a cover that may be the work of comics legend Joe Simon. Man Chaser; I Had Wedding Day Jitters; The Real Thing; Shattered Dream; Clothes Crazy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 1 #1
    High (1957-1959 Periodical House) Vol. 1 #1

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    Vol 1 #1 to #5 were published in tall/narrow format; then with Vol. #1 #5 format switched to standard magazine-size. Cover price $0.25.

  • Vol. 13 #2

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  • May 1957
    Hollywood Screen Parade (1957-1973 Actual Publishing) May 1957

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    May 1957 - Vol. 11 #2. Formerly titled Movie Play, numbering continues from that title. Includes features on Carroll Baker, Marlon Brando, Jerry Lewis, Liz Taylor, Sal Mineo, Rita Hayworth and more. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 74 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #123
    Hopalong Cassidy (1943 Fawcett/DC) 123
    • 2" spine split from bottom.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Giella. Stories and art by Gil Kane, Joe Kubert, Ed Herron, Ray Burnley, John Broome, Henry Boltinoff, and Joe Giella. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Bank robbers make off with only a single dollar, in one of three stories (and cover) this issue illustrated by future Marvel legend Gil Kane. Hoppy teaches his horse Topper to fire a gun (!) to give him cover during a gunfight. Plus fun facts from Old West history, and a PSA featuring art by future Superman legend Curt Swan. Mystery of the One Dollar Bank Robbery!; Indian Buffalo Hunter; Sheriff Cassidy's Three Little Deputies!; The Unmasking of the Silver Bullet Bandit! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #138

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    UK Edition. black and white; 24 pages.

  • Issue #62
    House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 62

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    Cover by Ruben Moreira. Featuring: 6 page story "The Haunting Scarecrow" drawn by Sheldon Moldoff; 6 page story "I Was a Human Guinea Pig" drawn by Bernard Baily; 6 page story "The Secret of the Magic Flute" drawn by Bill Ely; 6 page story "The Amazing Stone Faces" drawn by Ruben Moreira. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $99 House of Mystery 62 VG/F from 1957 cover looks fine
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  • Issue #4
    House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 4
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #4177669023
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Featuring: "The House of Human Cards" drawn by Jim Mooney; "The Amazing Visions of Abel Innes" drawn by Mort Meskin and George Roussos; "House Haunters, Inc." drawn by Bernard Baily; "Master of the Unknown" drawn by Jack Kirby. Also, a gag tale by Henry Boltinoff. Cover by Ruben Moreira. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 18 #1
    Ideal Love (1941-1960 Double-Action) Pulp Vol. 18 #1

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  • Vol. 4 #3
    Imaginative Tales (1954-1958 Greenleaf Publishing) Vol. 4 #3

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  • Vol. 35 #5

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    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.

  • Issue #15
    Jace Pearson's Tales of the Texas Rangers (1956-1958 Dell) 15

    36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $44 Jace Pearson's Tales of the Texas Rangers - March-May 1957 - No. 15, VG

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  • Vol. 19 #7
    Jack and Jill (1938 Curtis) Vol. 19 #7
    Published May 1957 by Curtis.

    Vol. 19 #7 - May 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.

  • Issue #6
    Jackie Gleason and the Honeymooners (1956) 6

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    Volume 3, Issue 3 - May, 1957. UK magazine with coverage of recorded and live jazz music and consideration of jazz as an art form. 8.5" x 11", 36 pages, B&W.

  • Vol. 1 #4
    Jem Magazine (1956-1967) Vol. 1 #4
    • Corner Damage. Creasing. Denting. Foxing. Residue. Scuffing. Soiling.
    • Staple rust. Spine stress. Creasing. Denting. Scuffing. Water damage.

    Volume 1 Issue 4, May 1957. Greta Thyssen cover, Betty Brosmer, Jem of the Month Pin-up. Published by Joe Weider, Mr. Olympia Founder. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., Text, (with B&W and Color Photos) MATURE READERS Cover price $0.50.

  • Vol. 6 #26
    Jest (1941-1964 Humorama) Digest Vol. 6 #26

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    May 1957. Humor Digest featuring adult cartoons and Pin-Ups. Softcover Digest, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 98 Pages, B&W, Mature Readers 18+. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #40
    Joe Palooka (Mexican 1952-1961 La Prensa) 40

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    Mexican series. Reprints material from Joe Palooka (1945 Harvey) #99. 36 pages, full color, Spanish Language. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #46
    Journey into Mystery (1952) 46
    • Paper: Light tan to off white
    • Label #1135266013
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Cover by Carl Burgos. "The Middle of the Night," art by John Forte; A watch repairman gets a watch from a mysterious stranger and when he fixes it, he finds that he can go backwards and forwards in time by moving the hands. "Voodoo," art by Robert Q. Sale; Two detectives with different attitudes toward voodoo track down a blackmailer. "Immortal Horses" text story, art by Gene Colan. "The Red Doom," art by Bernard Baily; When a man attempts to steal the world's largest ruby from an Indian temple, he finds himself mysteriously imprisoned under glass. "The Desert Rat," art by Bernie Krigstein; An aging strongman drinks a potion that will forever keep him a "man of iron"...literally. "The Betrayer," art by Manny Stallman; A Communist terrorist is burned to death by the statue of liberty's torch when he tries to place a bomb there. "Nightmare," art by Angelo Torres; When three people in a town commit criminal or uncompassionate acts, they perceive the entire town floating off into space, until they repent of their actions. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Issue #57
    Journey into Unknown Worlds (1951 2nd Series) 57
    • Holes punched through book, slightly interrupts art or story.
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  • Issue #86
    Justice Traps the Guilty (1947 Prize) 86

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    Cover by Marvin Stein. Art by Ted Galindo and Marvin Stein. Pioneering crime comic Justice Traps the Guilty was produced by the studio of comics legends Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, creators of Captain America. Federal agents try to prevent enemy spies from capturing a "rocket formula." A cop risks his life when he takes the place of the key witness in a trial. A police officer tries to negotiate after a crime turns into a hostage situation. Also featuring a vintage ad for the book "Hypnotism for Professionals." The Traitors; Handprint; Cancelled; The Decoy; Closeups; Paid in Full. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #34
    Katy Keene (1949-1961 Archie) 34

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    $15 KATY KEENE #34 (1959) BILL WOGGIN, MICKEY MANTLE AD

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  • Vol. 2 #2
    Ken for Men (1956-1957 Atlas/Diamond) 1st Series Vol. 2 #2


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    • Front cover detached 20%. Back cover detached 15%.