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Classics Illustrated Special (1955) comic books

  • Issue #129A
    Classics Illustrated Special (1955) 129A
    • Cover oxidation.
    • Mold.
    • Water damage.

    The Story of Jesus. First printing. Cover by Victor Prezio. Stories and art by Lorenz Graham and William A. Walsh. The semiannual Specials from Classics Illustrated were educational comics typically about science, history and American culture. This first issue focuses on the life of Jesus as relayed in the four Gospels of the New Testament, from his birth at Bethlehem to his Crucifixion and Resurrection. Birth and Boyhood of Jesus; Preparation for Lifes Work; The Galilean Ministry; Jesus at Jerusalem; Betrayal, Trial and Crucifixion; Resurrection. 96 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #129C
    Classics Illustrated Special (1955) 129C

    The Story of Jesus. Third printing. Cover by Victor Prezio. Stories and art by Lorenz Graham and William A. Walsh. The semiannual Specials from Classics Illustrated were educational comics typically about science, history and American culture. This first issue focuses on the life of Jesus as relayed in the four Gospels of the New Testament, from his birth at Bethlehem to his Crucifixion and Resurrection. Birth and Boyhood of Jesus; Preparation for Lifes Work; The Galilean Ministry; Jesus at Jerusalem; Betrayal, Trial and Crucifixion; Resurrection. 96 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #135A
    Classics Illustrated Special (1955) 135A

    The Ten Commandments. Cover by Norman Nodel. Stories and art by Norman Nodel and Lorenz Graham. The semiannual Specials from Classics Illustrated were educational comics on science, history and American culture. This issue focuses on the story of Moses and his quest to lead the Hebrew people from captivity in Egypt. Another story relates the Biblical tale of Joseph and his brothers. Plus, this original printing features a vintage ad for Cecil B. DeMille's 1956 production of The Ten Commandments, and endorsements of the comic by religious leaders and publishers of the era. The Ten Commandments; Joseph and His Brethren. 96 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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    $10 Classic Illustrated- The Ten Commandments # 135A VG 1956 Gilberton CBX1S
    $10 Classics Illustrated Special #135A 4.0 (1956)
    $15 Classics Illustrated: Special Issue: (1956): Ten Commandments! Silver Age! VG/FN
    $18 Classics Illustrated - #135a The Ten Commandments - VG
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  • Issue #138A
    Classics Illustrated Special (1955) 138A

    Adventures in Science. Stories and art by Pete Costanza and others. The semiannual Specials from Classics Illustrated were educational comics on science, history and American culture. This issue focuses on the history of human flight, from Leonardo da Vinci to the great airships, from the Wright Brothers to the newly begun age of jet power. Andy learns about atomic energy, in a story that's mildly disturbing to modern eyes, reprinted from Picture Parade (1953) #1. Biographies of Amelia Earhart and Louis Pasteur. The history of communication, from primeval drums to television. Adventures in Science; Andys Atomic Adventures; The Discoveries of Louis Pasteur; From Tom-Tom to TV; Great Lives: Amelia Earhart; Pioneers of Science: Joseph Priestly. 96 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #138B
    Classics Illustrated Special (1955) 138B

    Second printing. Adventures in Science. Stories and art by Pete Costanza and others. The semiannual Specials from Classics Illustrated were educational comics on science, history and American culture. This issue focuses on the history of human flight, from Leonardo da Vinci to the great airships, from the Wright Brothers to the newly begun age of jet power. Andy learns about atomic energy, in a story that's mildly disturbing to modern eyes, reprinted from Picture Parade (1953) #1. Biographies of Amelia Earhart and Louis Pasteur. The history of communication, from primeval drums to television. Adventures in Science; Andys Atomic Adventures; The Discoveries of Louis Pasteur; From Tom-Tom to TV; Great Lives: Amelia Earhart; Pioneers of Science: Joseph Priestly. 96 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #141A
    Classics Illustrated Special (1955) 141A

    The Rough Rider. The semiannual Specials from Classics Illustrated were educational comics on science, history and American culture. This issue focuses on the life of US President Theodore Roosevelt, from his childhood and cowboy days to his military service and political career. Plus excerpts from the writings of Roosevelt. And a letter from the Director of the Theodore Roosevelt Centennial Commission on the 100th anniversary of TR's birth. The Rough Rider; This He Believed...; Theodore Roosevelt. 96 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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    $5 Classics Illustrated Special Issue No. 141A  THE ROUGH RIDER December 1957
    $25 Classics Illustrated Special - #141a The Rough Rider! FN
    $33 Classics Illustrated Special 141A Rough Rider FN 6.0 High Definition Scans*
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  • Issue #159A
    Classics Illustrated Special (1955) 159A
    • Overspray along bottom of comic.

    Rockets, Jets and Missiles. Painted cover by Allen Simon. Stories and art by Gray Morrow, Sam Glanzman, John Tartaglione, Jack Abel, H. J. Kihl, Gerald McCann, and George Evans. The semiannual Specials from Classics Illustrated were educational comics on science, history and American culture. This issue focuses on the early era of jet power and spaceflight, and speculation about the coming era of interplanetary exploration. Featuring art by legends Sam Glanzman, George Evans, and Gray Morrow, including The Flight of the X-1 by Evans, Seven for Space and Off Into Orbit by Morrow, and Artificial Moons and Doorway Into Tomorrow by Glanzman. Also featuring the helpfully titled article "Don't Do It Yourself." Cool painted cover by Allen Simon. Rockets, Jets and Missiles; Space Talk; The Moon; The Jet Is Born; Space Talk; Mercury; Jet Engines; Jets Around the World; Venus; Rockets Through Time; Mars; The Wizard of Worcester; Jupiter; Rocket Engines; Dont Do It Yourself; Saturn; Rockets and Missiles Around the World; Artificial Moons; Uranus; Seven for Space; Neptune; Off Into Orbit; Pluto; Doorway Into Tomorrow; Stones from Space; Other Worlds. 96 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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    $12 CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED SPECIAL ISSUE ROCKETS, JETS AND MISSILES GD-VG SILVER AGE
    $35 Classics Illustrated Special - #159a Rockets, Jets & Missiles VF-! No "H" stamp

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