Comic books May 1964

May 1964, Volume 8, Issue 5. Published by Robert E. Petersen. "Young America's Beauty, Fashion, & Entertainment Magazine." This issue's highlights: "Everything's Coming up Beatles", "Fashions: Prom and Party", "Spring Beauty Coloring Book". 86 pages; mostly black and white; slick paper stock. Cover price $0.35.

52 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Selling, Advertising and Merchandising with 7-Up, Vol. 9 No. 5 "Putting 7-Up Where the Action Is!" (May 1964). This comic book was produced for the 7-Up Bottling Co. as a marketing and training tool for employees. Featuring comic strip advertising art by Vic Herman, the creator of the 7 Up Sam institutional promotional campaign for 7 Up.

Vol. 7 #6 - May 1964. Men's interest magazine with pictorials, articles and single-panel cartoons. Article by Ron Goulart entitled "Those Lively Sports of Days Gone By." 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W and full color. Mature readers. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "King Superman Versus Clark Kent, Metallo," script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superman, using Red K, splits himself and Clark Kent; Superman becomes a tyrant, and Clark a rebel assassin. Supermen of America ad. "The Fantastic Menace of the LL's", art by Jim Mooney; After an alien machine predicts that Supergirl's feats will be affected by "LL's", Supergirl finds words containing "LL" involved in a series of adventures, for better or for worse. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Vol. 8, No. 5. May 1964. Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin up girls. 8" x 10.5", 68 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Part I: Revenge of the Knave from Krypton!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel and Otto Binder (pgs. 4-9) [uncredited], pencils by John Forte (pgs. 1-3, 10) and George Papp (pgs. 4-9), inks by Sheldon Moldoff (pgs. 1-3, 10), George Papp (pgs. 4-9), and Al Plastino (Superboy and Clark Kent faces); Dev-Em arrives at Legion headquarters as a member of the Inter-Stellar Counter-Intelligence Corps on a mission to nab the elusive leader of the Cosmic Spy Legion, Morlock the Merciless, but loses the assignment to Superboy. Part II: The Treachery of Molock the Merciless!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by John Forte, inks by Sheldon Moldoff and Al Plastino (Superboy/Clark Kent faces only); Superboy successfully completes Dev-Em's mission, with Proty II's help. Superboy's Switch in Time; Superboy is projected into his future, and is replaced by Superman, who must undo it. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. Stories by Richard Hughes (as Shane O'Shea and Pierre Alonzo), Ogden Whitney, Pete Costanza, Dick Beck, Pete Costanza, and Chic Stone. Spine-chilling tales of suspense, horror, and the supernatural—prepare yourself for Adventures into the Unknown! 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Written by unknown. Art by Bob Oksner and unknown. Cover by Bob Oksner. Jerry stars in a 3-part untitled tale! Plus: "The Fantastic Fisherman" 1-page text story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: PR 0.5 View scans Auction opens August 5 INCOMPLETE. Ad page missing, does not interrupt art or story.. 8" cumulative spine split. Cover detached	Add to cart CGC 4.0 $450.00 View scans Paper: Off white Label #1975497007	Add to cart CGC 8.0 $1,695.00 View scans Paper: Off white Label #0017221001 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart CGC 8.0 $1,850.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #1355861005 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
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Cover art by Steve Ditko. Unmasked by Dr. Octopus!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Peter has the 24 hour flu when Doc Ock captures Betty Brant in hopes of luring Spider-Man into battle; Ock beats the under the weather web-head and unmasks him, but everyone thinks it is just Peter trying to be brave by impersonating Spidey; Once he has recovered, Spider-Man battles through the wild animals Ock has released from the zoo to take on old six-arms himself. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 149. Letter to the editor from comics artist Dave Cockrum. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Cover art by Steve Ditko. Unmasked by Dr. Octopus!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Peter has the 24 hour flu when Doc Ock captures Betty Brant in hopes of luring Spider-Man into battle; Ock beats the under the weather web-head and unmasks him, but everyone thinks it is just Peter trying to be brave by impersonating Spidey; Once he has recovered, Spider-Man battles through the wild animals Ock has released from the zoo to take on old six-arms himself. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 149. Letter to the editor from comics artist Dave Cockrum. 36 pgs.

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May 1964 Cover and Illos by John Schoenherr, Stories by John Brunner and others. 96 Pages B&W Color Cover Cover price $0.50.

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Cover pencils by Bob White, inks by Rudy Lapick. The Folk Singers, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty, Veronica and Archie are suddenly obsessed with folk music and their practicing is driving Mr. Lodge up the wall. Birdman Of Riverdale, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; While Moose is occupied nursing a bird back to health, Reggie tries to move in on Midge. Side Splitter, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica buys an expensive cheongsam (a sleeveless Chinese silk dress), but all anybody can do is crack jokes about it. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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This issue was published without an issue number on the cover. "The Dating Code"; What girls and boys wear to show their willingness to go steady. "Western Terms for Eastern Teens," art by Bill Kresse; Cowboy western slang translated into modern teen slang. "Cheerleader Chuckles," art by Bill Kresse; Jokes about cheerleaders and baton twirlers. "Skating Tips and Quips." "Capt. Sprocket vs. 3-D Man"; Professor Transistor invents a ray that allows two objects to occupy the same space; His assistant uses it on himself to become 3-D Man, who can walk through walls; Captain Sprocket comes up with a plan to prevent 3-D Man from stealing all the government top secrets (and it works!). Ads for Archie's Pals 'n' Gals, Betty and Veronica Spectacular. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Men's interest digest with comics, jokes and tasteful pin-up photography. 5" x 6.5", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Add to cart CGC 8.5 $135.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Slab: Significant inner well scuff(s) Label #1074439015 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. "The Golden Rule!" public service announcement with Bob Hope, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Oksner. "Danger - Atom-Gun at Work!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene; A nameless criminal with scientific knowledge discovers a way to imprison the Atom in a laser weapon and use him to power it. Cave Carson ad. Sgt. Rock's Prize Battle Tales ad. Hawkman ad. "The Gold Hunters of '49!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene; The Atom travels back to the year 1849 where he encounters Edgar Allan Poe and helps solve a mysterious gold robbery. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $98.00 View scans Cover oxidation. Tape on interior cover. Staining/residue. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.	Add to cart FR 1.0 $89.75 View scans 1" Spine split from bottom. Cover detached and first wrap coming loose at one staple. Severe water damage. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.	Add to cart FR 1.0 $89.95 or Best Offer View scans Interior is complete. 6.5" Cumulative spine split. Heavy cover oxidation with chipping. Water damage. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow	Add to cart PR 0.5 $79.95 or Best Offer View scans INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story. Cover detached at one staple. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "The Invasion of the Lava Men!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; The Avengers return to their mansion to inspect the damage caused by the battle with the Hulk; Days later, a mysterious high-pitched sound destroys a computer in one of Tony Stark's factories in Long Island and Iron Man is informed; Meanwhile, Giant-Man and the Wasp are conducting experiments inside of a large anthill; They are also affected by the noise and manage to escape before the anthill collapses; In his medical office, Don Blake reads about the effects of the noise in the newspaper; Thor meets up with Captain America and Rick Jones, who are training, and they witness another shockwave; The six heroes investigate the source of this new unknown threat; Meanwhile, in an army base in the west of the country, a strange rock breaks the surface of the earth, and soldiers investigate. Roster includes: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, and Giant-Man. Appearance by the Hulk. First letters page; letter to the editor from comics artist Alan Weiss. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "The Invasion of the Lava Men!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; The Avengers return to their mansion to inspect the damage caused by the battle with the Hulk; Days later, a mysterious high-pitched sound destroys a computer in one of Tony Stark's factories in Long Island and Iron Man is informed; Meanwhile, Giant-Man and the Wasp are conducting experiments inside of a large anthill; They are also affected by the noise and manage to escape before the anthill collapses; In his medical office, Don Blake reads about the effects of the noise in the newspaper; Thor meets up with Captain America and Rick Jones, who are training, and they witness another shockwave; The six heroes investigate the source of this new unknown threat; Meanwhile, in an army base in the west of the country, a strange rock breaks the surface of the earth, and soldiers investigate. Roster includes: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, and Giant-Man. Appearance by the Hulk. First letters page; letter to the editor from comics artist Alan Weiss. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12.

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Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "Bat-Girl--Batwoman II!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Charles Paris; Betty returns to Gotham City and adopts the guise of Batwoman II; With Batman and Robin II both out of town, the original Batman must go into action and gets captured in the process; When Batwoman II saves him, she learns his secret identity in the process. "The Joker Jury!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The Joker begins a crime wave using the city's various departments as his theme; When the Caped Crusaders head out to battle the Crime Clown, they are captured and put on trial by the Joker. Names Do Hurt! public service announcement, art by Sheldon Moldoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Features Spanish language translation of Green Lantern (1960-1988 1st Series DC) #18 Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella. World of Perilous Traps!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; In their last encounter, Sinestro implanted a telepathic command into Hal Jordan's mind, which causes him to release Sinestro from his imprisonment; Sinestro then transports Hal to Qward for a battle, where Hal tricks him into thinking he no longer has his Green Lantern Ring and then imprisons Sinestro again. Green Lantern Vs. Power Ring!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane (pencils pages 1-6; layouts pages 7-12) and Mike Sekowsky (pencils pages 7-12) inks by Joe Giella; During a series of distance control tests, Bill Baggett finds Hal Jordans ring and uses it for destruction before Hal overcomes him through willpower and regains the ring 32 pages, full color.

The Beatles Book (also known as Beatles Monthly) was a long-running fanzine produced by Beat Publications that was dedicated to the legacy of the incredible pop-culture phenomenon known as The Beatles. First published in August 1963, the magazine ran until production stopped with the 77th issue published in December,1969. It was revived in May, 1976, reprinting the first 77 issues with a few pages of added content. Beat Publications then continued producing new issues in October, 1982 until the publication ultimately ceased production with issue #321 printed in January, 2003. 6" x 8", 46 pages, B&W.

Auction Item: CGC 7.0 View scan Auction opens July 29 Paper: Off white to white Label #4440265013

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# on cover: 10025-405 May. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.