Comic books October 1962

# on cover is 30010-210 Heckle & Jeckle begin Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 41, Issue 123 - October, 1962. Squarebound, 5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W, Text Only.

Vintage "Playboy Clone" men's interest magazine highly focused on the bachelor lifestyle with articles, essays, product reviews, erotic short fiction stories, and tasteful nude pin-up photography. 8.5" x 11", 76 pages, B&W/color. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

Cover art by Jerry Grandenetti. Battle Brass Ring starring Sgt Rock, script by Bob Kanigher, art by Jerry Grandenetti. The Secret Convoy Killer, script by Bob Haney, art by Jack Abel. Pick Up the Pieces, script by Bob Haney, art by Jack Abel. Nature's Prize Pupil public service announcement. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Gunner and Sarge in "End of the Marines!" Also "Battle of the Ghost Ships!" Greytone cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Pat Masulli. The Prisoners, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia. Wanted, Dead Or Alive. Get That Gold text story. Payment Deferred. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Al Hartley. In the Swim with Hedy. When the Kissin' is Missin'! Goodbye to Patsy. When the Dolls Dress Up! Scripts by Stan Lee, pencils by Al Hartley. Two of a Kind text story. Paper dolls. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Al Hartley. Her Majesty, Patsy Walker. The Truth About Uncle Joe! A Letter from a Fan. Scripts by Stan Lee, art by Al Hartley. Paper dolls. Patsy's Crowning Glory illo. Hospitality text story, art by John Tartaglione. Patsy's Puzzle Page. Patsy's Tomfoolery Jewelry illo. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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#F-158 (.40c Cover Price) - Ace Science Fiction Classic Edition - Edgar Rice Burroughs: Pellucidar Paperback Series: Book 2. Cover by Roy Krenkel. In the mysterious land known as Pellucidar, David Innes who first discovered it was struggling to carve a civilization out of the rough and violent Stone Age perils. But, all that is postponed when the cavewoman Empress Dian the Beautiful is kidnapped. Now, David must use his surface science to rescue Dian from the horrible monsters who in habit Pellucidar. Includes a map of the Empire of Pellucidar. Softcover, 4-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, Text Only. NOTE: Published circa 1962. Cover price $0.40.

Cover art by Bob White. "War Is Swell," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Lodge accuses the kids of being soft and lazy, and gets them to shape up by playing touch football, just like President Kennedy does on the White House lawn. "No Escape," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Terry Szenics; Reggie dreams Moose catches him hitting on Midge, and chases him to his house. "The Face of Fear" starring Fly Girl, script by Robert Bernstein, art by John Giunta. "Physical Fit-Mess," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx's dad tells her she should exercise, because it's "almost our patriotic duty!" "Just Imagine," script by Frank Doyle, art by Bob White; Archie discovers that he can make anything happen simply by imagining it, and his power soon gets out of control. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

15¢ Test Market Variant. Cover art by Bob White. "War Is Swell," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Lodge accuses the kids of being soft and lazy, and gets them to shape up by playing touch football, just like President Kennedy does on the White House lawn. "No Escape," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Terry Szenics; Reggie dreams Moose catches him hitting on Midge, and chases him to his house. "The Face of Fear" starring Fly Girl, script by Robert Bernstein, art by John Giunta. "Physical Fit-Mess," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx's dad tells her she should exercise, because it's "almost our patriotic duty!" "Just Imagine," script by Frank Doyle, art by Bob White; Archie discovers that he can make anything happen simply by imagining it, and his power soon gets out of control. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Volume 9, Issue 10 - October, 1962. Yvonne Menard cover. The world's longest running Men's magazine, featuring advice columns, pictorials, and humor. This issue features an interview iwth Peter Sellers, a Fall and Winter fashion forecast, an article from Arthur C. Clarke on the Mind Beyond Matter, and a Little Annie Fanny Comic strip by Harvey Kurtzman and Will Elder. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 200 pages. Text Articles, with B&W and full color pictures, and illustrations. MATURE READERS Cover price $0.60.

Witch Ship starring Popeye. We Is Goin, Too!, or, Don't Leave Us On Dry Land! starring Swee'Pea and Olive. Dumb Vulture starring Sea Hag and Bernard. Uncle Elmo's Eight-Legged Friend text story. Ship's Cook starring Wimpy. On Giggle Island starring Popeye. Big Brain On An Island starring O. G. Wotasnozzle. Sea Bath starring Swee'Pea and Eugene the Jeep. First Gold Key issue. Cover and interior art by Bud Sagendorf, scripts by Sagendorf. Based on the classic cartoon and comic strip character. 84 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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#12, 11/62, 25c. Giant 80-page comic with stories featuring many Hanna-Barbera cartoon characters including Quick Draw McGraw in "Fun-Type Roundup," The Menace and the Mustache," "Super Sheriff," "Military Messenger," "Have Buns, Will Travel," and "Showdown at Saddle City;" Snooper and Blabber in "The College Campus Caper" and "One Private Eye Too Many;" Augie Doggie in "The Fallen Idol" and "Silent Sleuth;" and Wally Gator in "Tale of a Teddy." Issue also has one-page text features "Andy's Answer," "Too Witty for Words and one-page gag strips and puzzles. Back cover features pinup of front cover illustration. Story and art credits: unknown. Number/month on cover: 30012-211, November. 84 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Title: Rage: The Magazine for Men Cover price $0.25.

Volume 1, Issue 4 - October, 1962. Short-lived vintage men's interest magazine loaded with articles, humorous cartoons, adult fiction stories, and nude black and white/color photography. 8" x 10.5", 66 pages, mostly B&W with some color pages. Cover price $0.60.

Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Stories by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, Don Heck and Dick Ayers. Rawhide Kid stars in three tales by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers: "When the Kid Went Wild!"; "Showdown With the Crow Mangum Gang!"; and "Riot in Railtown!" Also in this issue: "This Is -- a Gun!" by Lee and Don Heck. Plus: 2-page text story "The Silent Man," reprinted from Kid Colt Outlaw (1948) #63. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Volume 15, Issue 1 - October, 1962. Men's adventure magazine with articles, stories, and pictorials. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 98 pages, B&W. MATURE. Cover price $0.35.

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Vintage men's interest magazine that focuses on adventure short fiction stories, true crime, war updates, and pin-up photography. Cover price $0.35.

Richie Rich stars in The Time Machine (Richie travels back in time to meet Midas Rich) and Reggie Tests the Butler (co-starring Cadbury). Little Lotta stars in The Initiation (Lotta desires to join club). Little Dot stars in Super Pogo Stick (co-starring Uncle Branes). $0.12. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

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Written by Jack Miller. Art and Cover by Bill Ely. Bonnie Baxter -- an ancient queen with a fantastic creature-pet? Does she not recognize Rip Hunter and Jeff Smith as her friends? Don't miss the thrilling 3-part adventure by Jack Miller and Bill Ely: "The Execution of Rip Hunter"; "Chapter 2: Bonnie -- Queen of Palmyra"; and "Chapter 3: All Hail the Conquering Creature"! Also: First 'Destination -- Infinity' letters page. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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# on cover: 30003-201 October. Cover price $0.25.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Men's interest magazine focusing on Western adventure stories. 8.5" x 11", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

October-November 1962. Volume 19. Science Fantasy, which later became Impulse and then SF Impulse, was a UK published science-fiction and fantasy digest that began production in the Summer of 1950 and was distributed by Nova Publications as a companion to Nova's New Worlds. When Nova went out of business in early 1964, The title was changed to Impulse in early 1966, to little avail, and then changed once more to SF Impulse for the last few issues. Science Fantasy ceased publication the following year, after the printer went bankrupt. Cover by Cawthorne. Stories: "Matrix" by Brian W. Aldiss, "The Flame Bringers" by Michael Moorcock, "The Sudden Wings" by Thomas Burnett Swann, "Weekend Trip" by Steve Hall, and "Love is a Relative Thing" by Stephen Cook. Book reviews by John Carnell. Softcover, 5.25-in x 7.5-in. 112 Pages, B&W.

Screen Stars Magazine was one among many of the supermarket celebrity tabloids that focused heavily on the day to day lives of the Hollywood elite, during the golden-age of cinema. This publication is filled cover to cover with typical fodder such as candid celebrity photos (some of which are in color), gossip columns, reader's letters to the editor, and the latest motion picture advertisements. 8.5" x 10.5", 74 pages, mostly B&W with a few color photos. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Russ Heath. "The Human Tidal Wave," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Russ Heath; A rocket that was destined for Venus goes off course and crashes near where the Sea Devils are diving. "The Human Tidal Wave," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Russ Heath; Dane and Biff escape from an alien water creature; The water alien traps the Sea Devils in an experimental submarine. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Arthur Peddy, inks by John Romita. The Net of Love!, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Vic loves Judy from afar while she is involved with Ken, but when she catches Ken with another woman Vic is there is console her. Jealous Love, art by John Romita; Janet starts a new job working for Martin and her boyfriend Billy sees that she's becoming interested in her new boss. Your Love Is Mine!, pencils by Arthur Peddy; When Peter takes an interest in her, Lynn realizes that she has fallen in love with him but she's afraid to tell him. Another Face--Another Love!, pencils by Arthur Peddy, inks by John Romita; Julia is afraid that Mavis will steal away her new boyfriend Jed like she did her previous one. Inside back cover ad for Girls' Romances #87. Back cover ad for the DC line of romance comics, pencils by John Romita. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Volume 2, Issue 5 - October, 1962. 8" x 10.5", 84 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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4th appearance of the Metal Men. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. The Day the Metal Men Melted!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; The Metal Men battle Chemo after he turns Doc Magnus into a radioactive giant. Continued in Metal Men #1. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Volume 19, Issue 2 - October 1962. Cover art by Mark Schneider. Adventure stories, articles and nude photos. Marilyn Monroe six pages. Illustration by Ed Moritz. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 82 Pages B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Spooky - unlike his cousin, Casper the Friendly Ghost - loves to scare people, but his kindly ghost girlfriend Poil disapproves. Spooky tries to use a magnifying glass to scare bugs, but that backfires mightily. When Handsome Harold becomes a rival for Spooky's affections, Spooky makes himself look like a bodybuilder, which gives him some strange proportions indeed. Plus vintage cartoon ads for Harvey comics and TV animated shows featuring Casper, Stumbo the Giant, Mutt & Jeff, and Baby Huey. The Hee-Hee Man Ghost; The Ghostly Trio; Nightmare; Wendy. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.