Comic books September 1958

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Variant text cover with a single color, otherwise same contents as art cover edition. This is mislabeled in the indicia as Vol. 32 #2. Contents match Vol. 32 #3. Cover price $0.35.

September 1958. 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.

Stories and art by John Severin and others. Cover by John Severin. Tales of Western adventure starring gunfighter the Fargo Kid. The Fargo Kid tries to prevent townspeople from hanging an innocent man; Nachi seeks the mysterious Ghost Cat that is stalking his tribe; Fargo Kid sets out to avenge a gold prospector's murder. Featuring art by comics legend John Severin. Western Injustice; Roundup; The Ghost Cat; Gold Fever; Preachers; The Sod-Busters. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 11 - Number 9, September 1958. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. Evidence of Space Travelers in 1870, a glimpse of Sumer, the First Civilization and thrill to the tale "Sung to Death by Black Magic"! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos). Cover price $0.35.

Warren Kremer cover. Felix the Cat in 'untitled' (1 pg), Felix the Cat in "Get a Job" [Part 1], Kitty in 'untitled (2 pg), Felix the Cat "The Magic Hole" [Part 2], "The Adventures of the Spoonmen" Nabisco ad (2 pg), Felix the Cat in "A Hole-y Mess" [Part 3], "Why Do You Laugh So?" text story (1 pg), "The Silly Rabbits" text story (1 pg), Felix the Cat "Tee Vee Serial" (2 pg), Inky and Dinky in 'untitled' (3 pg). 36 pages, FC. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Charles Nicholas, Dick Giordano, and Ken Battefield. Charlton's Fightin' military series focuses on US sailors and submarines in combat, mostly during World War II. 100-page giant. The RAF believes it sank the German "pocket battleship" Hochst, but the US Navy is facing the Hochst again, in one of three stories with art by WWII veteran and comics legend Sam Glanzman. Pirate-fighting Naval officer Decatur later becomes a hero in the War of 1812. Plus a comics retelling of the Battle of the Leyte Gulf. The Second Sinking of the Hochst; Annapolis Story!; Ships of the Fleet; The Battle of Leyte Gulf; Mines... the Silent Foe!; Decatur and the Tripoli Pirates; Hitler's Phantom Fleet!; The Ghost of the North; HMS Horrible!; Found Fish; Nautilus! The Dream Submarine; The Missouri: My Ship!; Aleutian Raider; Bombardment: H-Hour Minus 1!; Cruiser Feud!; A Day of Fun With Pop; Island X!; The Dying Tiger!; Extreme Range. 100 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover inks by Vince Colletta. The Magic Perfume; Mae gives Anne some perfume; When Anne starts using the perfume, Bert Taggert seems to immediately start noticing her. Infatuation; Jan dreams of teen actor Dean Maxwell. My Confidence Man; Rita studied Business Administration in school and was an expert accountant. Rose's Romance text story. He's Not Good Enough, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Sal Trapani; Helen loves Danny and plans to marry him; But Helen's mother thinks he's a wastrel. The Sea Green Eyes!; Lydia falls in love with Ralph through his poetry. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Vince Colletta, Joe Orlando, Tom Hickey, John Sink and Bob Powell. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes advice to readers and tales of love and heartbreak. After returning from military service, Bill sees his relationship with Fran as a relic of his past. Military cadet David is drawn to humble babysitter Jean, but his wealthy family wants him to court socially prominent Valerie. Dottie loses a boyfriend when she gets a job, and feels pressure to choose between the two. Pick Up the Pieces; How I Met My Boyfriend; Should a Girl Share Her Diary with her Husband?; Love Makes the World Go Round; Everybody Loves Me; Sweetheart He Left Behind; Baby Sitter's Blues; My Jealous Boyfriend. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by Bob Powell, Jack Kamen and Lee Elias. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Redheaded celebrity stand-in Sheila falls for movie star Les, who thinks she's the real deal. Sue convinces Steve she's in love with him, but secretly she's not so sure, until a car accident changes everything. Featuring art by future EC legend Jack Kamen. Between Loves; Always a Bridesmaid; My Big Love Scene; I Was a Failure in Marriage; Dangerous Deception. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover photo of Jock Mahoney [as Range Rider]. Cookie text story. Sealed Justice, art by Bill Ziegler; Range Rider is erroneously accused of murdering a local sheriff. The Tracker text story featuring Ted Reynolds. Strange Inheritance, art by Bill Ziegler. The Sketch Artist, art by Bill Ziegler; A sketch artist helps Range Rider to identify two crooks. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Vintage 50's era men's interest magazine featuring pin-ups of beautiful women in bikinis and lingerie. 8" x 10", 72 pages, B&W/Some Color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.35.

Issue #8. July-September 1958. Cartoons and short humorous text pieces. 8.5-in. x 10.75-in.; black and white; 48 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 5, Issue 9 - September 1958. Men's interest magazine featuring stories, articles and pictorials. 8-in. x 11-in. 82 pages B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Ogden Whitney. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by John Forte, Leo Morey and John Rosenberger. An anthology series featuring tales of fantasy and science fiction adventure from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A couple discovers the truth about the disembodied presence in their old house; An ex-soldier who never ages learns that the secret has to do with his wartime experiences; A scientist finds trouble after he creates an object that can dissolve anything. Death of a Ghost!; Beyond the Reach of Time; Doctor Falsom's Discovery!; Story of a Miser! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Sea Hunt (#1) (TV tie-in) in "Dynamite Cover" and "Ghost Island." Dan Spiegle art? Lloyd Bridges photo cover and inside front cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Ad on back cover. Photo Cover shows Zorro (as portrayed by Guy Williams). Stories by unknown. Art by Alex Toth. Tenth Zorro comic published. Featuring the tales "Garcia's Secret," "The King's Emissary" and "The Little Zorro," plus the 1-page story "Fiesta"! Starring Zorro, Capt. Monastario, Sgt. Garcia, Bernardo and Manuelo! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo on back cover. Photo Cover shows Zorro (as portrayed by Guy Williams). Stories by unknown. Art by Alex Toth. Tenth Zorro comic published. Featuring the tales "Garcia's Secret," "The King's Emissary" and "The Little Zorro," plus the 1-page story "Fiesta"! Starring Zorro, Capt. Monastario, Sgt. Garcia, Bernardo and Manuelo! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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NOW variant. Photo Cover shows Zorro (as portrayed by Guy Williams). Stories by unknown. Art by Alex Toth. Tenth Zorro comic published. Featuring the tales "Garcia's Secret," "The King's Emissary" and "The Little Zorro," plus the 1-page story "Fiesta"! Starring Zorro, Capt. Monastario, Sgt. Garcia, Bernardo and Manuelo! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Indicia title is "ELMER FUDD, No. 938." Cover art by Phil de Lara. New Brakes Needed, pencils by Tony Strobl; Elmer needs new brakes on his car and runs into the wall at the auto repair shop. The Secret Mission, art by Phil de Lara; Elmer tricks Bugs into going with him to his mountain cabin in order to help him dig a well. The Butting-In Butler, art by Phil de Lara; Elmer's rich Aunt Bessie is coming to visit and Elmer has to get rid of Daffy in order to make a good impression. Delivery Dilemma, art by Phil de Lara; Elmer takes a job helping Yosemite Sam with his delivery service; His first job is to deliver a lion to the zoo. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"NOW" 10¢ variant cover price. Indicia title is "ELMER FUDD, No. 938." Cover art by Phil de Lara. New Brakes Needed, pencils by Tony Strobl; Elmer needs new brakes on his car and runs into the wall at the auto repair shop. The Secret Mission, art by Phil de Lara; Elmer tricks Bugs into going with him to his mountain cabin in order to help him dig a well. The Butting-In Butler, art by Phil de Lara; Elmer's rich Aunt Bessie is coming to visit and Elmer has to get rid of Daffy in order to make a good impression. Delivery Dilemma, art by Phil de Lara; Elmer takes a job helping Yosemite Sam with his delivery service; His first job is to deliver a lion to the zoo. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (movie tie-in). John Buscema art. Photo cover, plus movie photos on the inside front cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Jim Davis. Untitled The Hound and The Hare story; The hounds find a wanted poster for Slippery Slim and decide to catch him for the reward, instead of chasing the Hare; The Hare disguises himself and Slim as each other, hoping to get the hounds to chase him again. Untitled The Fox and the Crow story; The Crow fools the Fox into buying junk furnishings as antiques and then selling him his original furnishings, which the Crow damages and sells back the the Fox as more antiques. Untitled The Fox and the Crow story; The Crow threatens to write his autobiography, complete with revealing chapters on the Fox, so the Fox bribes him out of it only to find the Crow had written nothing. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Jim Sasseville and others. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz, her boyfriend Phil Fumble, and her precocious niece Nancy. Phil tries to show up handsome tennis pro Westmore Love to impress Fritzi. Phil pretends to be dating actress Arlene as a publicity stunt for her movie, until Fritzi catches them together. Phil accidentally buys a boomerang at an auction, but every time he tries to throw it away, it keeps coming back. This story features a cameo by Nancy and Sluggo. Snoopy steals Linus's blanket, in a Peanuts story by Charles Schulz's friend/understudy Jim Sasseville. A Flair for Fashion; Tennis, Anyone?; Short Changed; First Job; Peanuts; Boomer-Wrangle; Fritzi Ritz. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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September 1958. Cover by Dember. Stories: "Lastborn" by Isaac Asimov, "From An Unseen Censor" by Rosel George Brown, "Thing of Beauty" by Damon Knight, "On The Double" by Lloyd Biggle, Jr., "The Stroke of the Sun" by Arthur C. Clarke, "Personnel Problem" by H.L. Gold. Softcover Pulp Digest, 5-in. x 7-in.; 144 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. I Hunted the Flying Saucer Creatures, art by Bernard Baily. The Brain Swindlers, art by Lou Cameron. The Detective with 1,000 Traps, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Swamp Dragnet, art by Nick Cardy. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

15¢ Test Market Variant. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Joe Kubert. Written by Robert Kanigher and Bob Haney. Art by Joe Kubert, Russ Heath and Mort Drucker. Although planes make many noises, when Nick Brady comes down in the desert, he fights enemy horsemen in silence in "The Silent Jet" by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert. Plus: "Periscope Quarterback!" by Bob Haney and Russ Heath. And: "Line of Departure!" by Haney and Mort Drucker. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Forget Me Never!; Laurie falls in love with Bill, who keeps coming into the store where she works to buy presents that she suggests for another girl. Rebound to Love!; Bonnie fears that Hank still loves his old girlfriend Jean. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. We Belong Together!; Jean is a nurse who helps Jim recover from a car accident, but she resists when he tells her that he has fallen in love with her. The Face of Love!; Philip falls in love with Nan, but she is with a more popular guy and Philip seems to do everything wrong to attract her attention. House ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover of James Arness as Matt Dillon from the Gunsmoke TV series. The Deadly Dude—Gunsmoke, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Jim McLaughlin; The absentee owner of the Turkey Track ranch comes from England to sell out; unaware that the foremen have been embezzling $500,000 from cattle sales. Showdown at Adobe Walls--Dodge City Days, script by Paul S. Newman, pencils by Al Williamson, inks by Reed Crandall; Buffalo hunters take refuge from Cheyenne warriors in a trading post at Adobe Walls. Badge of Honor—Gunsmoke, art by Jim McLaughlin; After the Coyote Kid kills a man in Dodge City, Matt and Chester trail him to a lawless city called Diablo. One-third page promo for Dell's "Have Gun, Will Travel" comic. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Maneely. Stories by Stan Lee, Carl Wessler and unknown. Art by Jack Keller, Dick Ayers, George Woodbridge, Ruben Moreira, Richard Doxsee, John Severin and Chris Rule. Featuring Kid Colt in "Shoot-Out in Silver City!" by Stan Lee, Jack Keller and Chris Rule, and Wyatt Earp in "The Challenge of Big Bill Borden" by Lee and Dick Ayers. Also in this issue: "The Long Night!" with art by George Woodbridge; "Apache!" by Carl Wessler and Ruben Moreira; "The Last Bullet" with art by Richard Doxsee; and 2-page text story "The Iron Horse" with illo by John Severin, reprinted from Ringo Kid Western (1954 Atlas) #8. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

A showcase anthology that launched many of Harvey's long-running titles. This issue features a Little Dot spinoff featuring Dot's innumerable aunts and uncles, each a different kind of oddball. Dot rides in the rodeo with her cowboy uncle, Hoot. She goes deep-sea fishing with her sea captain uncle, Gill, and fights an octopus. Then she joins her magician uncle Tricky onstage as his assistant. Plus adventures of Richie Rich and Little Lotta. Uncle Hoot: Rough and Tumble; Richie Rich; Moth's Ball; Uncle Gill: Uncle Tricky; Lotta; Peace and Riot; Lotta: Lost and Food. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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.