Comic books March 1961

Vol. 12 #10 - Mar. 11, 1961. Contents include Dan Dare, Storm Nelson, Riders of the Range, Eagle Cutaway centerfold, Luck of the Legion, Fraser of Africa by Frank Bellamy, Knights of the Road, Harris Tweed Super Sleuth, The Road of Courage. 10 1/2-in. x 13 1/2-in., 14 pages, B&W and full color.

Vol. 12 #12 - Mar. 25, 1961. Contents include Dan Dare, Storm Nelson, Riders of the Range, Eagle Cutaway centerfold, Luck of the Legion, Fraser of Africa by Frank Bellamy, Knights of the Road, Harris Tweed Super Sleuth, The Road of Courage. 10 1/2-in. x 13 1/2-in., 14 pages, B&W and full color.

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Volume 4, Issue 1 - March, 1961. 8" x 11", 84 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Vol. 55 #3 - The Magazine for Men. In this issue: Special 8-page feature - Marilyn Monroe, Arthur Miller, John Huston and "The Misfits"...biggest show on earth; G. Huntington Hartford Appraised by Thomas B. Morgan; Robert Ruark Reconsidered by Walter Ross; Nikita Khrushchev Redefined by Saul Bellow; and Cast Your Own Broadway Show. Cover price $0.60.

March 1961. Cover by Alex Schomburg. Science fiction and fantasy stories by Daniel F. Galouye, Randall Garrett, Jack Sharkey, Ida Helmer, David R. Bunch, and Keith Laumer ("Worlds of the Imperium" part 2/3). Illustrations by Virgil Finlay, Douglas, Barr, and Dan Adkins. 5.5-in. x 7.75-in.; black and white; 130 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 14 - Number 3, March 1961. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. Articles include The Jinxed Airship USN Akron by Lt. Dale E. Basye, Telepathy with Rattlesnakes by William Esenwein, and When an Hour isn't 60 Minutes by Douglas W. Stephens. Stories include Why I believe in Prayer by Allen Spraggett, Prophetic Dream of Death by B.R. Alexander, and A Life Hung on A Puff of Feathers by Sarellen M. Wuest. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos). Cover price $0.35.

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 gets a job selling rides on a rocket, but is surprised to learn the whole thing is a con. When Felix's house needs repairs, he decides to do it himself. Kitty makes cracker art. Inky and Dinky try to do good deeds, but just create trouble for Kitty. Crazy Rocket; Big Doings; Kitty; Tee Vee Serial; Inky and Dinky. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani. War comics featuring the US Army in WWII, Korea and other conflicts, part of Charlton's Fightin' military series. A US tank crew personalizes their tank with good-girl "nose art" and the name Rustie Rosie, in a story by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. Supply sergeants find their "safe" assignments not so safe in the early days of the Korean conflict. A terrified draftee faces the Hell on Earth that was the Normandy Invasion. The Story of Rustie Rosie; Not Hero Types; Hey, Joe! Help Me! Hey, Joe! Medic!; Every Clue Counts; Anyone Can Get a Purple Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Charles Nicholas, Bill Molno, Sal Trapani and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running series focused on the miliary exploits of the US Marines throughout the 20th century. A new Marine tries to live up to the reputation of his legendary older brother, in a story by artist and combat veteran Sam Glanzman. Gizmo, a stray dog adopted by a Marine, turns out to be helpful at sniffing out the enemy. Marine "Blackbeard" leads a charge against Spy Hill to save the squad's wounded captain. Medal Hill; Gizmo Wins a War; Victor the Victor; Spy Hill; Massacre Island. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, Bill Molno, and Vince Alascia. Charlton's Fightin' military series focuses on US sailors and submarines in combat, mostly during World War II. Androski accuses a superior officer of being "chicken" in the heat of combat, in a story with art by comics legend and WWII veteran Sam Glanzman. A US sub seeking Axis ships in the Pacific sails into a trap in a shallow bay. Lt. Devers' ship gains a reputation and a nickname, the Miss Emily, after he hosts parties for the Navy nurses aboard. They Refused to Die; Miss Emily II; A $300,000,000 Deal; The Last Rendezvous; A Tough Chicken. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, Bill Molno, and Vince Alascia. Charlton's Fightin' military series focuses on US sailors and submarines in combat, mostly during World War II. Androski accuses a superior officer of being "chicken" in the heat of combat, in a story with art by comics legend and WWII veteran Sam Glanzman. A US sub seeking Axis ships in the Pacific sails into a trap in a shallow bay. Lt. Devers' ship gains a reputation and a nickname, the Miss Emily, after he hosts parties for the Navy nurses aboard. They Refused to Die; Miss Emily II; A $300,000,000 Deal; The Last Rendezvous; A Tough Chicken. 32 pages, Full Color.

Film in Review is a publication of the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures, Inc, an independent, non-profit organization of public citizens founded in 1909 to represent the interests of the motion picture public. This National Board further assists the development of the motion picture as a source of entertainment, as education, and as art, by providing media for the expression of the public's opinion about films and their cultural and social effects. 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 70 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sid Greene. The Mirror-Master's Magic Bullet!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson; Mirror Master steals mirrors in a museum; Flash guards a rear mirror belonging to the father of a girl Iris gets jealous of; Mirror Master uses a mirror duplicator to make Flash his genie. The Elongated Man's Undersea Trap!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Elongated Man goes on a honeymoon with his new bride, debutante Sue Dearbon. Amazing Speeds fact page. The Brave and the Bold #34 ad with Hawkman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 8, Issue 3 -March 1961. Men's interest magazine featuring stories, articles and pictorials. 8.5 in. x 11-in. 82 pages B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Ogden Whitney. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes, credited as Shane O'Shea and Bob Standish. Art by Ogden Whitney, Emil Gershwin, and John Rosenberger. An anthology series featuring tales of fantasy and science fiction adventure from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. The return of Herbie, the unassuming, ordinary-looking kid with vast powers who was introduced in issue #73. Herbies new classmates dare him to enter a haunted house, which really is haunted by ghosts and monsters, but even they are no match for Herbie and his lollipops. A heartless business executive gets the Scrooge treatment when he is forced to work as a dishwasher in a mysterious restaurant; Aliens meet the most terrifying race in all the galaxies…the humans. Herbies return is even noted on the cover, which was rare for this era of the comics history. Herbie and the Spirits!; The Roadside Restaurant!; The Conquering Breed! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Yogi Bear Joins the Marines" - Written by unknown. Art and Cover by Harvey Eisenberg. Starring Yogi Bear! Also has the 1-pagers "Double Duty" and "Timely Tip"! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Indicia title is "THE DETECTIVES, No. 1168." Based on "The Detectives" TV series. Photo cover of Matt Holbrook (as played by Robert Taylor). Shadow at the Window; A man confesses to the murder of his vocal coach, but Capt. Holbrook thinks he's not the one who committed the crime. No Place to Hide; Two robbery suspects hide in the city while they plan their next crime. Qualified fact page; Qualifications needed to be a detective. Scripts by Eric Freiwald and Robert Schaefer, art by Mel Keefer. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Version with ad on back cover. Indicia title is "NEW ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES, No. 1169." Painted cover art. The Deadly Inheritance, art by Frank Giacoia; Holmes and Watson attend a séance to help two brothers settle a dispute over their father's will. The Tunnel Scheme; Holmes is convinced that accidents delaying completion of the cross channel tunnel are the work of saboteurs directed by Professor Moriarty. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 1859-1930 biography. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Variant with "Scotland Yard" filler on back cover. Indicia title is "NEW ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES, No. 1169." Painted cover art. The Deadly Inheritance, art by Frank Giacoia; Holmes and Watson attend a séance to help two brothers settle a dispute over their father's will. The Tunnel Scheme; Holmes is convinced that accidents delaying completion of the cross channel tunnel are the work of saboteurs directed by Professor Moriarty. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 1859-1930 biography. Scotland Yard, art by Frank Giacoia; A short history of London's Scotland Yard detective agency. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Indicia title is 'THE THREE STOOGES, No. 1170." Photo cover of The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine, and Curly Joe DeRita). Boobs in the Woods; The Stooges go to Red Rock National Park, where they cause chaos for the forest rangers. Midway Madness; Curly Joe becomes a lion tamer in a circus. Unspecial Delivery; Criminals posing as scientists pay the Stooges to deliver a package to Senator Carmichael. Something Fishy; Curly Joe is studying to be a magician. All art by Sparky Moore. Three Stooges Magic Foto Club/Three Stooges Fan Club ad. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Indicia title is "ELMER FUDD, No. 1171." Cover art by Fred Abranz. Crystal Clear, art by Phil de Lara; Daffy pretends to be a fortune teller in order to trick Elmer into buying him food at the circus. Robin Roundup, art by Fred Abranz; Daffy uses bird calls to try to get Elmer to leave his house to find the first robin of spring. Hiccup Hassle, art by Fred Abranz; Elmer is a glass blower with hiccups; Bugs tries to cure him. High Guy, art by Phil de Lara; A tramp steals Elmer's new "height shoes" but Sam's dog brings them back. The Steamer Schemer, script by Carl Fallberg, art by Fred Abranz; While flying north in the spring, Daffy decides to hitch a ride on a luxury liner. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Walt Disney's The Swamp Fox (TV tie-in). Photo Cover shows actor Leslie Nielsen. Stories by unknown. Art by John Ushler. Featuring the tales "Redcoat Rebel" (a Redcoat turns rebel and supplies the Swamp Fox with a secret weapon) and "Decision at Dawn," plus the 1-pager "The Medicine Makers"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jon D'Agostino. Stories and art by Jon D'Agostino and others. Archie-style teen comedy featuring Freddy and his gang of clean-cut yet trouble-prone pals. In a story reflecting the "Red scare" of the 1950s, Freddy suspects his new teacher is a 'Commie' and turns him in to the FBI! Stuff, the portly Jughead to Freddy's Archie, prepares for a big date. Margie and Mrs. Odetts are mistaken for jewel thieves and pursued by the police. I, Spy; Stuff's Big Night; My Little Margie: Ring Around the Margie; Captain Corey's Curiosity Corner; Freddy's Puzzle Page; Freddy's Color Page; Hurry Up and Wait; Gag Time! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Issue #39. March 1961. UK small-format pin-up magazine dedicated to a single model with non-nude pictorial. 4.5" x 7". 36 pages. Black and white. MATURE.

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Volume 24, Issue 3 - March, 1961. Men's magazine featuring articles on adventure, true crime and politics. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 84 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Russ Heath and Jack Adler (washtone). Written by Robert Kanigher and Bob Haney. Art by Russ Heath, Jack Abel and Joe Kubert. In this issue: "Secret of the Fort Which Did Not Return" by Robert Kanigher and Russ Heath; "Soldier in the Dark!" by Bob Haney and Jack Abel; "Battle Parrot" by Haney and Joe Kubert; and 2-pager "The Iron Snake...Battle Story of the 8th Armored Division." Plus: Full-page ad for Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) #3. Note: Statement of ownership -- average paid circulation: 182,000. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

First 15-cent cover price. Photo cover of James Arness as Matt Dillon from the Gunsmoke TV series. The Missing Payroll—Gunsmoke, pencils by Giovanni Ticci, inks by Alberto Giolitti; Matt has to solve the mystery of a stolen army payroll. The Daring Gentleman--Dodge City Days, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Russ Heath; An Englishman tames a town bully. The Recluse's Secret—Gunsmoke, pencils by Giovanni Ticci, inks by Alberto Giolitti; Three outlaws try to discover where an old man is hiding the gold dust he uses to buy goods in Dodge City. A brief account of two train robberies with Oliver Perry and Butch Cassidy. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Stories by Stan Lee and unknown. Art by Jack Keller, Jack Kirby, Don Heck, Dick Ayers and Joe Maneely. Featuring Kid Colt in "A Trap for Kid Colt!" by Stan Lee and Jack Keller. Also in this issue: Two-Gun Kid in "The Hands of the Hulk!" by Lee, Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers; "Gunduel in Boulder Bluff!" by Lee and Don Heck; "The Fastest Gun Alive!" by Lee and Heck; and 2-page text story "Western Fair" with illo by Joe Maneely, reprinted from Outlaw Kid (1954 Atlas) #10. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Marty Taras and Steve Muffatti. A showcase anthology that launched many of Harvey's long-running titles. This issue features characters from the Famous Studios cartoons that were repackaged for television as Harveytoons. Baby Huey ropes a hapless fox into helping him live out the Little Red Riding Hood story. Baby Huey helps Papa get the house ready for the new sofa. Plus adventures of Casper, Buzzy the Crow and Herman & Katnip. Casper; Baby Huey: Surprised Party; Buzzy; Huey's Diary; Baby Huey: Red Riding Huey, Playmates; Herman and Katnip: Well-Schooled, On the Trailer; Puzzle Page. 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.

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Cover by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by John Romita, Sr., Mike Sekowsky, Tony Abruzzo, Arthur Peddy, Bernard Sachs and Bill Draut. She was trained to believe there was a cure for everything...but her heart knew there was..."No Cure for Love"! Also featuring: "Run to His Arms"; "A Moment with Miranda"; and "A Call from Kenny"! Plus: 1-page Romance in Fashion filler. And: 2-page text story "The Lucky Bride"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

March 1961. Harvey Kurtzman's Help! For Tired Minds. This issue: Hugh Downs at Work. Plus: Arnold Roth - Through Berlin, George Kirgo - In the Street, Will Elder - On a Mountain. Original cover price: $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Spring 1961 Cover price $1.50.

Harvey's mischievous little devil is not as famous as their friendly ghost, but his design became a permanent part of pop culture. A mischievous cloud imitates Hot Stuff so the little devil gets blamed for its pranks. HS secretly helps a boy get some more ice cream after he accidentally melts the first one. The Other Hot Stuff; Devilishly Helpful; Too Many Forks; The Lad That Lost His Tail; The Forgetful Elephant; Stumbo: Unwanted! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Man with the Alien Identity," pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos; Mark is enlisted to assume temporarily the identity of Rej, an alien leader but soon realizes that it's a plot to overthrow Rej. One-page Doctor Rocket story by Henry Boltinoff. Ad for Rip Hunter... Time Master. "Don't Sell Nature Short!" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily; A wildlife preserve wins out over plans to build a new shopping center. "Prisoner of Sorcerers' City," art by Ruben Moreira; Researcher Edwin Locke finds himself transported to Marsus, the fabled City of Sorcerers, where he must find the spell that will free several sorcerers that have been imprisoned there. "The Forest of Captive Creatures" text story. "The Thief of Time," art by George Roussos; Harry Logan steals an invention that allows him to see into other time periods, but he discovers a giant alien in each of them, and then the alien is drawn into Harry's time. Ad for Aquaman and Aqualad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.