Comic books 1958 w/ month not specified

1958. Humor Digest featuring jokes and cartoons. Cartoons by George Troop, Joe Buresch and Vic Martin. Softcover Digest, 5 1/4-in. x 7-in., 100 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Hi-Cecil's Family Fun Book #1 (1958) is a promotional comic book/activity book for children that was distributed by the Hi-C Organge Company. 48 pages, full color, 5-in. x 7-in., newsprint, with $0.25 cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Issue #8 - 1958. Stars profiled include Marilyn Monroe, Rick Nelson, Debbie Reynolds, Lana Turner, Bing Crosby, Joanne Woodward, Elvis Presley, Liz Taylor, Maria Schell, Pat Boone. Profusely illustrated with studio promo photographs and candid snapshots. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 74 pages, black and white. Cover price $0.35.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Whatcha reading, gang?", script by Stan Lee, art by Dan DeCarlo; After reading their own exploits in the Homer the Happy Ghost comic book, the gang decides to visit Stan Lee and Dan DeCarlo in New York City. Mixed-Up Heir text story. "So long, gang!", script by Stan Lee, art by Dan DeCarlo; Melvin meets Robert the Robber, and accidentally helps the police catch him. Look -- it's the wicked Black Witch!"; The Black Witch returns to challenge Zelda about her lack of wickedness. "Remember now, the first member who captures a ghost…, script by Stan Lee; Gobby can become the next president of the Goblins; Ghouls, and Gremlins Secret Society -- if he captures one of his ghost friends. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "There! Now nobody can get inside to see what I'm doing!"; Zelda invents a time machine that takes the gang back to ancient Rome, where they are menaced by Julius Caesar and his soldiers. "I'll bet that I can fly higher than you can, Homer!"; Dugan and Homer compete to see who can fly higher, but end up crashing the Soviet satellite Noodnik, and the Soviets believe it was done by Martians. "Excuse me, young man..."; Melvin confuses a man who's asking him questions for a poll. "Look at Homer, Poppa!"; Momma and Poppa get carried away thinking about the future. "Wow -- look at that snowman Homer made!"; The snowman Homer made comes to life and goes off to rob a bank. Scripts by Stan Lee, art by Dan DeCarlo. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Condensation of The Westmore Beauty Book. 8.5" x 11.25", 100 pages, B&W with some color. Cover price $0.50.

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Hubley Presents Lost Forest (1958) was promotional comic book published by the Hubley Manufacturing Company. The happy magical-boy, Hap Hubley, takes young Bob and Betty on an expedition through the mysterious Lost Forest. This booklet includes Hubley Toys advertisements on every other page. 32 pages, full color, slick cover, newsprint interior, 5-in. x 3.5-in.

Hubley Presents the Colt (1958) is a promtional mini comic published by Hubley Manufacturing Company. Join Hap Hubley and his two friends, Bobby and Betty, as they learn about the 1860 Colt revolver. Also see how the gun shaped history in the old west. Art by Kurt Schaffenberger? 16 pages, full color, 5-in x 3.50-in.

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Hugh O'Brian TV's Wyatt Earp (1958 Whitman BLB) #1644, (TV Series)

Impact Press 1958 reprint edition

Everett Raymond Kinstler cover. Stories reprinted from Indians (1950 Fiction House) #11. In order of appearance: "Manzar the White Indian"; "Orphan of the Storm"; "The Grey Terror" and "Bull of the Woods"; "Sacajawea, Bird Woman"; "Warriors of the West"; and "Long Bow". "Catfish John" text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Tony Tallarico and Vince Alascia. Love blooms in the thorny garden of scandal, courtesy of Charlton. Kay suspects her sister Nancy is flirting with Jed just to aid her modeling career, and falls for Jed herself while trying to put a stop to it. Betty meets Hal, an Army buddy of her brother's, but she doesn't know that Hal is suffering from a nervous breakdown and AWOL to boot. Kay fears she's "jinxed" after two of her boyfriends die in unrelated incidents. Her Sister's Beau; They Called Me Bad; Unlucky to Love; Sell That Station; A Forgotten Love; A Gift of the Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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It's Fun to Be a Boy Scout! (circa 1950s) is a promotional comic book distributed by the Boy Scouts of America.

Jim Solar Space Sheriff in Spidermen of Venus (Wisco Mini-Comic). Jim Solar, Space Sheriff was the creation of Walter Gibson (creator of the Shadow) and artist E.C. Stoner (Stoner notable for being an early African-American comic book artist; he did work on a variety of titles during the Golden Age, including Blue Beetle, Blackstone Master Magician Comics, Green Mask, and more). The Wisco/Klarer Comic Books (which included the Jim Solar line) were a promotional giveaway distributed by a variety of merchants including Wisco "99" Service Stations, Carnation Malted Milk, Klarer Health Wieners, Fleers Dubble Bubble Gum, Rodeo All-Meat Wieners, Perfect Potato Chips, & others. Back cover blank or printed with information about participating sponsor. 24 pages, full color, 7-in. x 3.5-in., all newsprint, no cover price.

Cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by Ham Fisher and others. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. Humphrey and friends are trapped by a cave-in during a nature hike. Humphrey gets a motorcycle, but he's not sure he likes it. Humphrey gets caught up in the race between a rabbit and a talking turtle. Also featuring a vintage ad for Nabisco featuring a two-page comic story, "The Adventures of the Spoonmen." The Belligerent Mutter Bike; Little Max and the Indians; Bumped Off; Talking Turtle; Let's Play Handies; Cave Man; Little Max: The Unluckily Cat; Hector the Director; Rumpus; The Night Riders; Ski-Daddle. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

A guide to boxing and exercise with famed comic-strip boxer Joe Palooka. Includes a progress chart, eight instructional pages on how to exercise and box, a four-page Palooka story, and two ad pages for Joe Palooka sport toys. Art by Ham Fisher. 5" x 7". Promotional giveaway.

circa 1958. Joe Maneely cover and art. Promotional comic on Social Security education. Standard comic size and format, Newspaper stock cover. 16 pages.

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CANADIAN EDITION - This issue's stories include: "A Small Point", "Finders Weepers", "Test Case", "Chem-Mystery Test", "Present and Accounted For", "Hysterical Facts", "Stranger than Fiction", "Skin Game", "Jug-a-Naught", "Give and Take", "That Old Black Magic", "No Can Do!", "Blind Man's Bluff", "Eternal Triangle", and "Stage Stricken". 100 pages, full color, 35¢ cover price. Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by John Severin, Bill Molno, and Chris Rule. Charlton's long-running romance comic focused on the stormy passions of newlyweds. Karen marries Michael after a whirlwind courtship, but then she meets the real Michael, in a story with art by EC and Marvel legend John Severin. Travel agent Linda dreams of having some adventure of her own before she settles down. While visiting Paris, Cathy is torn between bereted Frenchman Pierre or American Bill. After the Wedding; Honeymoon; Reborn Romance; Your Boy Friend's Friends; The Other Man; Among My Souvenirs. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Jon D'Agostino. Bridesmaid's Honeymoon; Larry Pine is a bright young account executive working for his fiance's father; His fiance, Temple Grant, wants him to be successful, but he just wants to work on a farm. The Wife Of Harold Taggert; Jill spends her first day after the honeymoon daydreaming and talking to a friend instead of doing any work around the house and preparing dinner for Harold. Love Compact. Is Your Dream Man Real? text article. Runaway Heart. Heart In Exile! 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by John Tartaglione and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance comic focused on the stormy passions of newlyweds. When Anne and Tim's respective unrequited loves get married, they find solace in each other's arms. Katrin's old-fashioned parents have arranged a marriage for her, but she'd rather run away. Gloria wants to marry John, but first he must explain the redhead she saw him kissing. Jilted Sweethearts; Runaway Romance; After the Honeymoon; Love and a Ribbon; Second Love; Teacher's in Love! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Sal Trapani, Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running romance comic focused on the stormy passions of newlyweds. Sue marries redheaded Dick after a short courtship, but he's not ready to give up his bachelor buddies or their lifestyle. An overheard conversation makes Anne think that Ned doesn't want her anymore. Kay discovers that Bart has kept a picture of his ex, and thinks he hasn't gotten over her. His Bachelor Ways; Unwanted Wife; A Suspicious Matter; R Is for Romance; My Rival; Suspect. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

1958 issue. Cover and interior art by Bill Woggin. Lots of pin-ups and paper dolls along with Woggin's stories. Cover price $0.25.

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No number, 1958. Tips, recipes, equipment and tools for the backyard grillmaster. 4 1/2-in. x 6-in., 14 pages, B&W.

Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Pete Morisi and Sal Trapani. Gray-templed gunslinger "Kid" Montana deals out justice in the lawless lands of the northern range. A clever bandit frames Kid Montana for the robbery of the general store in a small town. Outlaws see a prospector digging a hole, and think they've stumbled on his hidden gold strike. Montana must act carefully when a smooth-talking outlaw infiltrates a party at the governors' mansion, then tries to rob all the guests at gunpoint. On the Run; Guns at Gopher Gulch; Gunsmoke Valley; Western Wilds; Texas Rangers in Action: The Price of Reason!; Guest of the Governor. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

35 Cent Edition. Know Your Mass (1958). Full color, 96 pages, 7.25 x 10.25-in. Cover price $0.35.

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"Lassie and Her Day in the Sun" (script by Charles Spain Verral, art by Mel Crawford). Photo cover. Cover price $0.29.

Life of Christ one-shot, 1958 reprint - Script by Robert Southard, art by Addison Burbank. Cover by Hans Helwig. 7.25" x 10.25", FC. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Frank Johnson. Stories and art by Frank Johnson and others. Li'l Tomboy is exactly as much trouble as her cousin Lil Genius, but in girl form. Lil Tomboy punches out Cupid himself, not to mention all her friends, when they suggest that nerdy Oliver likes her, but Oliver doesn't get the message. A know-it-all from the city tries to show Lil Lumberjack around the woods, but he only proves his own ignorance. Li'l Tomboy adopts a lobster named Gwendolyn and keeps her in the bathtub. Reverse Decision; Love That Lil Tomboy; Lil Lumberjack: City Feller; Buck Beaver Wakes Up; Pet Problem; Rock and Rollo: Some Bank. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Frank Johnson. Stories and art by Frank Johnson and others. Li'l Tomboy is exactly as much trouble as her cousin Lil Genius, but in girl form. Lil Tomboy gets a pet Venus flytrap and overfeeds it, resulting in a "Little Shop of Horrors" moment. Lil Tomboy's parents dare to wonder if she's going girly when she asks for a new dress. A farmer can't understand why he can't bring his pig Sharlene along on his trip to the Statue of Liberty. Dress for the Occasion; My Pet Venus; So Nice and Quiet; The Disobedient Egg; Three Oinks for Sharlene!; Boss Stopper. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Lincoln's Gettysburg Address (1958) is a promotional comic book produced by Vital Publications for IGA Foods. The last days of the Civil War are depicted along with President Lincoln's immortal Gettysburg Address. 16 pages, full color, 4.5-in. x 3-in., all newsprint.

1958 catalog for products offered by the Lionel Corporation including train sets in "027", Super "O", and HO scales. 11" x 7.5", 56 pages, full color.

In order of appearance: "Little Angel in 'Beat the Band'"; "Little Angel in 'Go, Girl, Go!'"; "Little Angel in 'Camping Cutups'"; "Skinny Marink in 'Dancing Class'"; "Little Angel in 'Champ Scamp'"; "Little Angel in 'Psychology'"; and "Skinny Marink". "The Smallest Kid on the Block" illustrated text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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NOTE: #1 - one-shot, #17-#19 continued from Lil Jinx (1956). Cover art by Bob Bolling. "The Skunk Story," script and art by Bob Bolling; While preparing for a class costume party, the kids encounter a skunk and learn that if you don't bother a skunk, it won't bother you. "Not So Pre-Historic / Nature's Odd-Ball, script and art by Dexter Taylor; Fred teaches Little Archie about evolution. "Fish Phase," script and art by Bob Bolling; Little Archie and Jughead go fishing, and learn about different types of fresh-water fish as well as techniques for catching them. "Playin' Possum," script and art by Bob Bolling; The kids see what they think is a dead possum, but discover that it's only playing dead. "The Kangaroo Pet" one-page story, script and art by Bob Bolling; Little Archie tells us about the Kangaroo Rat. "Mighty Moose" one-page story, script and art by Bob Bolling; Little Archie tells us about the habits of a moose. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

NOTE: #1 - one-shot, #17-#19 continued from Lil Jinx (1956). Cover art by Bob Bolling. "Dig That Fossil," script and art by Bob Bolling; Fred tells the kids about dinosaurs and fossils, and gets them searching for fossils themselves. "The Horse," script and art by Bob Bolling; Facts about the life and history of the horse. "Tropical Fish" article, art by Ken Hultgren. "The Birds and the Bee," script and art by Bob Bolling; After Mr. Weatherbee tells the kids why birds fly more impressively than any model airplane, Little Archie gets an idea for how he can be like a bird and soar. "Parakeets" Nature's Notebook article, art by Ken Hultgren. "Spotty On the Spot," script and art by Bob Bolling; Little Archie's dad doubts Spotty's skill as a retriever, but Spotty proves himself when it really counts. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

NOTE: #1 - one-shot, #17-#19 continued from Lil Jinx (1956). Cover art by Bob Bolling. Cover art by Bob Bolling. "On the Ball," script and art by Bob Bolling; The kids see a snowshoe rabbit, who gives them an idea of how Ambrose can recover a lost tennis ball. "Love That Water" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "To the Rescue," script and art by Bob Bolling; Super sleuth Ambrose tries to solve the mystery of who stole Fred's ice cubes. "Tip Trip," script and art by Samm Schwartz; Scout delivers groceries. "Fish Facts," script and art by Bob Bolling; After Little Archie's parents won't let him use Chick Cooper's diving equipment on a trip to the aquarium, he tries to use it in the bathtub. First appearance of Betty's brother Chick (sometimes spelled Chic). 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.