Brain, The (1956) comic books
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Issue #1
Published Sep 1956 by Sussex Publishing Co..$7.10
Art by Dan DeCarlo and others. Comical misadventures of a boy genius, featuring early art by legendary Archie artist Dan DeCarlo. The Brain and his friend Dinky build a ship in a bottle, then decide the real thing should be just as easy; Kelly the Great's friends try to help Mr. Kelly fix a roof antenna, leading to comedic catastrophe; The Brain's innovations for a Boy Scout camping trip cause chaos for the scoutmaster. Ship Ahoy!; The Magician; Kelly the Great; The Overnight Hike; Talk-Talk-Talk; Brainstorms; A Dog's Life. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #2
Published Apr 1957 by Sussex Publishing Co..This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Art by Dan DeCarlo and others. Comical misadventures of a boy genius, featuring early art by legendary Archie artist Dan DeCarlo. The Brain sets out to catch a burglar with his homemade inventions; Kelly's friend Jinx decides to go on safari at the local zoo; The Brain's attempts to earn more "dough" for the family result in giant loaves of bread filling the house. The Mashed Burglar; Brainstorms: A Better Mouse Trap; The Day the Zoo Was Jinxed; Russel the Muscle; Kelly and Chopsticks in Roller Doggie; Big Dough. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #3
Published Aug 1957 by Sussex Publishing Co..$7.90
Art by Dan DeCarlo and others. Comical misadventures of a boy genius, featuring early art by legendary Archie artist Dan DeCarlo. The Brain vexes the photographer who's trying to take the family portrait; Bratty twins try the Brain's patience; Kelly meets his match when new girl Honey moves in next door. Watch the Brainy!; Double Trouble; Brainstorms: Yank That Rope!; Kelly the Great and the Girl Next Door; Business Takes Brains. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #4
Published 1957 by Sussex Publishing Co..This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Art by Dan DeCarlo and others. Comical misadventures of a boy genius, featuring early art by legendary Archie artist Dan DeCarlo. The Brain tries to cheer up a sick friend with his wacky inventions; The Brain volunteers to help the school prepare for a party; Kelly, Jinx and Honey accidentally get loaded aboard a cargo ship. The Fun Doctor; Kelly the Great in Down at the Docks; Circus Days; Little Reddy Red-Hot; Anglers Away; Brainstorm: The Flyswatter. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #5
Published Nov 1957 by Sussex Publishing Co..This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Art by Dan DeCarlo and others. Comical misadventures of a boy genius, featuring early art by legendary Archie artist Dan DeCarlo. The Brain's idea to disguise himself as a scientist's test chimp backfires; "Brainstorms" features the Brain's version of a Rube Goldberg device; Kelly and the gang think their clubhouse has been stolen by Martians. Russel the Muscle Bites the Dust; Brainstorms: How To Be in Two Places at Once!; Chimp Suey; Kelly the Great in The Man from Mars; The Brains Coloring Page; Burglar Beware; The Brain vs. Cupid! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #6
Published Jan 1958 by Sussex Publishing Co..This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Art by Dan DeCarlo and others. Comical misadventures of a boy genius, featuring early art by legendary Archie artist Dan DeCarlo. The Brain's competitors, the Dummo Brothers, accidentally re-enact the "barrel of bricks" urban legend; "Brainstorms" features the Brain's version of a Rube Goldberg device; The Brain's attempt to build a rocket to Mars has his parents thinking they've been invaded by flying saucers. Rockin Rockets; Brainstorm: Neck-Exerciser; Russel the Muscle; Snow Job; The Brains Coloring Page; Wizard and the Genius: Rivals of the Brain; Brainstorms: How to Wake Up Your Father; Anything Goes. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #7
Published Mar 1958 by Sussex Publishing Co..$4.00
Art by Dan DeCarlo and others. Comical misadventures of a boy genius, featuring early art by legendary Archie artist Dan DeCarlo. The Brain believes he's invented a potion that makes him invisible; "Brainstorms" features the Brain's version of a Rube Goldberg device; The Brain accidentally traps his father aloft in his new hot-air balloon. The Invisible Brain; Brainstorm: Zap! Zap!; Russel the Muscle: The Mouse Trapper; The Brains Coloring Page; Brainstorm: Neck-Twister Exerciser Again; Around the Neighborhood in 80 Minutes; Brainstorm: Alarm Clock; Wizard and Genius: The Cats Meow!; Too Many Brainstorms. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
