Comic books June 1956

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Men's adventure magazine with articles, fiction, humor, and pin-up pictorials. Cover by Tom Beecham. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 84 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Issue #120 - June 6, 1956. 8 1/4-in. x 11 1/4-in., 12 pages, printed using a sepia ink instead of black. NOTE: French language publication.

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Issue #122 - June 20, 1956. 8 1/4-in. x 11 1/4-in., 12 pages, B&W. NOTE: French language publication.

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Issue #123 - June 27, 1956. Cover of Yvonne De Carlo and Sterling Hayden. 8 1/4-in. x 11 1/4-in., 12 pages, printed using a sepia ink instead of black. NOTE: French language publication.

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"Brawn Yesterday," pencils by Harry Lucey (?);After reading the book "Mind Over Matter," Archie convinces himself that he can beat up Reggie (and proceeds to demonstrate on poor Jughead); However, when he confronts Reggie with his positive outlook, he finds that Reggie hasn't read the book. Super Duck ad. "See You in My Screams!", pencils by Harry Lucey (?);When Archie gives a smart-aleck answer to Miss Grundy in class, she says she will phone his father that night; Reggie comes up with a plan to get Archie's parents out of the house. "Essay Come, Essay Go"; While baby-sitting for Mr. and Mrs. Smedley, Archie tries to write an essay for school; A radiator keeps making noise, but when Archie goes to get a screw to fix it, he gets his hand stuck in a jar, leading to a series of mishaps. Is That a Fact? article; A series of factual anecdotes about Leonardo da Vinci, Mozart, oxidation of iron, fish diseases, the worth of a minerals in a human body; and the size of mice and whales at birth. "A Square"; When Pat drops a box of doughnuts and they all roll away, he returns to the baker and asks if he has any square ones. "Once a Pond a Time," pencils by Harry Lucey (?);When an old lady criticizes Archie for putting worms on a hook while fishing, Archie shows her that his bait is a plastic worm. Archie Annual ad. "Sinker Swim"; To keep Archie and Reggie from fighting to see who gets to take Veronica to a Jimmy Clax dance, Mr. Lodge offers to officiate a trout fishing contest between the two. Wilbur ad. Archie Club ad. "Father Glows Best"; Archie is embarrassed when his father tells stories of his youth when his friends are over. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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June 1956 - Volume 57, Issue 4 - 1st printing. Science fiction stories: "Plus X" by Eric Frank Russell, "The Chosen People" by Robert Randall, "The Peasant Girl" by Paul Janvier, "The Live Coward" by Poul Anderson and "Sea Change" by Thomas N. Scortia. Illustrations by Freas and Van Dongen. Article on a psionic machine. Cover by Frank Kelly Freas. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.75-in.; 162 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

This is the hard-to-find and much sought after 100th issue. The three Batman and Robin stories in this issue are all new and not reprints. Cover pencils by Bob Kane, Dick Sprang, and Win Mortimer, inks by Bob Kane, Dick Sprang, Win Mortimer, Jerry Robinson, and Charles Paris. "Batmantown, U.S.A.", pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; When the city of Plainville decides to change its name to Batmantown in order to attract residents, Batman figures that it will draw the criminal element instead. Pioneers of 1976! public service announcement with Binky. "The Hunters of Gotham City," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; An accident at the docks in Gotham City allows several animals to escape into the city, but Batman discovers that they were released on purpose: for jewel smuggling! 2/3-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Detectives with Electric Eyes article by Jack Miller. "The Great Batman Contest," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman initiates a contest wherein boys submit their inventons in order to win a scholarship, while Batman hopes to find an invention that will serve him well in his crime fighting. 2/3-page O'Malley of the 4th Precinct story. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 1, Issue 24 - June 1956. Cover by Milton Luros. Men's magazine with a focus on military and war articles, fitness, and girls! Illustration by Walter Popp. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 74 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Dick Dillin and Chuck Cuidera. Stories by Joe Millard, Robert Bernstein and unknown. Art by Dick Dillin, Sam Citron and unknown. Featuring Blackhawk in: "General Steel" with story by Joe Millard; "Satan's Paymaster" with story by Millard; and "The Lost Island" with story by Robert Bernstein and pencils by Dick Dillin. Plus: Back-up story "The Incredible Exploits of Baron Von Richtofen" with art by Sam Citron. And: 1-page text story "Escape At Dawn," reprinted from GI Combat (1952) #13. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Irv Novick. "The Battle of the Kites," script by Bob Haney, art by Joe Kubert; The Sheriff of Nottingham lures Robin Hood into a trap using a trained boar, and brings him to Prince John's castle; Robin manages to escape, but notices King Richard's kerchief waving out of one of the towers, the prince has imprisoned his own brother inside his castle! "The Battle of the Pyramid," script by Bill Finger, art by Russ Heath; Marcus is chosen by the queen of the Nile to guard the banner atop the great pyramid that signifies peace between her people and the desert tribes; But when a blow to the head renders him unconscious, he awakens to find the banner gone. The Trojan Horse article by Jack Miller, art by Raymond Perry. "The Hooded Terror," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Irv Novick; As the Silent Knight, Brian Kent travels into the Forest Perilous to defeat a pair of bandits wearing hoods, forcing people to let go of their hard-earned coin to pass; Though caught in a snare, the Silent Knight still manages to defeat the two hooded ones while suspended. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 2, Issue 2 - June, 1956. Short-lived vintage men's interest magazine published by George E. von Rosen that ran from May, 1955 to September, 1957. Issues in this series focused heavily on burlesque shows, night clubs, dancers, and celebrities that endorsed the lifestyle. 8.5" x 11", 54 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

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The well-meaning but misunderstood Casper becomes one of Harvey Comics' best-known stars. Everyone wishes that the weather was different, so the Weatherman tries to please them all. But that just makes things worse. Casper convinces the Weatherman that moderation is best. Casper the Friendly Ghost; Weather or Not; Wendy; A Shady Deal; Not a Shadow of a Doubt; Brief Adventure; Spooky: Threes a Crowd. 36 pages, four color. Cover price $0.10.

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The Golden Haired Giant. Stories and art by William A. Walsh and others. Gilberton expanded its successful Classics Illustrated line with this series devoted to famous fairy tales. A youth, foretold to marry a princess, must first retrieve three hairs from a terrifying giant. Plus Aesop's fable about The Fox and the Goat, and a look at the moose. The Golden Haired Giant; Aesop's Fables: The Fox and the Goat; There Was a Maid; The Animal World: The Moose; The Golden Haired Giant. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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The Golden-Haired Giant. NOTE: We do not currently differentiate between HRN 576 copies and other HRN #'s of Classics Illustrated Junior reprints. Cover price $0.15.

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The Story of America. Stories and art by Lou Cameron and Pete Costanza. The semiannual Specials from Classics Illustrated were educational comics on science, history and American culture. This issue retells the history of the United States, starting with Columbus stumbling across North America, and continuing to the colonial era. A comics version of the patriotic poem Paul Reveres Ride by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. During the Revolutionary War, Francis Scott Key has the wartime experiences that inspire him to write "The Star Spangled Banner." The Man Who Discovered America; The Birth of America; Paul Reveres Ride; The Star Spangled Banner. 96 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Ad back cover. Square bound, heavier cover stock, Disney characters, June 1956NOTE: Rarely found in high grade, almost never found in near mint (due to size and weight). 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Art back cover. Square bound, heavier cover stock, Disney characters, June 1956NOTE: Rarely found in high grade, almost never found in near mint (due to size and weight). 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye. The Outlaw Who Played Batman starring Batman with Robin, pencils by Dick Sprang. The Man Who Could Eat Metal starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Dog with A Martian Master starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Tony Strobl. Stories by unknown. Art by Tony Strobl, Paul Murry, Jack Bradbury and John Liggera. Donald Duck is featured in "The Mysterious Crewless Ship," plus the back-up story "Swimming Pool"! Also: 1-pager "Bearded Stranger"! Plus: Goofy in "Power Lawn Mower"! And: 1-page Big Bad Wolf text story "The Magic Apples"! Characters in this issue: Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey, Louie, Uncle Scrooge, Beagle Boys, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Morty, Ferdie, Li'l Bad Wolf and the Three Little Pigs. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 23, Issue 5 - June, 1956. 6.5" x 9", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Variant text cover with a single color, otherwise same contents as art cover edition. Cover price $0.35.

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Volume 1, Issue 9 - June 1956. Men's interest magazine featuring articles, cartoons and pictorials. "Blue Belle" pictorial by Russ Meyer. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 62 pages, PC/PB&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $0.50.

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6 1/2-in. x 9 1/4-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Vol. 6, No. 3. June 1956. Men's interest magazine with articles and glamour photos. 5.25" x 7.5". 130 pages. B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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June 1956. Cover by Emsh. Science fiction stories by Algis Budrys, Harlan Ellison, Sidney Bounds, Mack Reynolds, Ethel G. Lewis, Robert Abernathy, Jacques Jean Ferrat, Arthur T. Harris, Dal Stivens, and Margaret St. Clair. No interior illustrations. 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

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Volume 9 - Number 6, June 1956. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. This issue features The Man Who Was Lost in Time, Magic in Bali, and the Ghost that Hanged a Murderer? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos). Cover price $0.35.

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Stories and art by Al Avison and Bob Powell. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Emily is conflicted when old love Les returns after she's already settled down with Ken. Nurse Jill sacrifices her engagement to intern Vic for a life of parties with handsome Tony. Wealthy banker's daughter Harriet can't understand why handsome teller Ed isn't interested in her, but then she finds out about Betty. Kisses from the Past; Are These Your Rules of Love?; Romantic Illusion; I Sacrificed Happiness; I Bought Love; Too Tall for Romance; My Double. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo Cover shows Range Rider (as portrayed by Jock Mahoney). Stories by unknown. Art by Sparky Moore, Nicholas Firfires and August Lenox. The Flying A's Range Rider in "Below the Border" and "Rustler from the Rimrock"! Starring Range Rider, Dick West, Rawhide and Lucky! Plus: Sagebrush Stories tale "The Buckskin Bullfighter," and the 1-page text stories "El Camino Real" and "Lesson for a Warrior"! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Indicia title is "THE SEARCHERS, No. 709." Photo cover of Ethan Edwards (as played by John Wayne). Intro with photos from the movie, plus a partial cast list. The Searchers, pencils by Mike Roy, inks by Mike Peppe; Three years after the Civil War, Confederate soldier Ethan Edwards' homecoming at his brother's Texas ranch is ruined by a Comanche raid; His brother and his wife and son are killed and his young nieces are kidnapped by the Comanches; Edwards and Marty, a young man his brother raised, go on a multi-year search to find them. This adaptation of the 1956 movie "The Searchers" is fairly faithful to the movie, though an early movie reference to Edwards possessing money from a railway robbery is omitted, as is the classic closing scene. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 21, Issue 9 - June 1956. Cover by Robert Doares. Men's magazine featuring articles on true crime, and politics. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Bill Draut. Stories and art by Marvin Stein, Ted Galindo, Bill Draut and Mort Meskin. Headline Comics featured crusading reporters pursuing criminals and spies. Duke Kennedy faces danger when he reports on municipal graft; Correspondent Ace Latten uncovers an Italian conspiracy in Venice; Photographer Flash Cameron investigates a mine explosion. Also featuring an ad for the Davy Crockett Tent ("only $1 complete"). Democratic Victory at Venice!; Old Timer; Duke Kennedy; Flash Cameron; Closeups; Channel for Trouble! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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June 1956. Science fiction stories by Harlan Ellison, Charles L. Fontenay, Charles A. Stearns, Paul Anderson, Mack Reynolds, and Norman Arkawy. Rocket article by James M. Nuding and Paul J. Vanous. Cover by Mel Hunter. 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; black and white; 120 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

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June 1956. Gossip magazine. 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 74 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Vol. 18 #8 - June 1956. Children's magazine with articles, fiction and activities. 6 3/4-in. x 10-in., 68 pages, B&W with full color and single color illustrations. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Carl Burgos. "The Specimen!", art by Jim Mooney; A zookeeper who had hoped to be an engineer is disconcerted by an ape-like specimen with wide staring eyes which turns out to be an alien; The alien transfers the knowledge of how to build spacecraft to the zookeeper so that he can show other engineers how to visit alien planets. "Three Were Lost!", art by Vic Carrabotta; Three brothers test fly an experimental jet which travels so fast it breaks the time barrier; The leader of the future asks them not to tell of what they have seen and they return to their own time. "If Worlds Collide," script by Carl Wessler, art by John Forte; Earth leaves its orbit and heads towards Mars, getting colder; A scientist builds a giant magneto in order to restore the planet's orbit. "Rain from Nowhere!", script by Carl Wessler, pencils by Bob Bean; A cargo plane enters a strange cloudburst and when it exits the heavy rain the crew find themselves in a unknown village; They fix the pumps to drain away water from heavy rain and fly back out the way they entered. "The Experiment" text story. "Falling Star!", art by Kurt Schaffenberger; A confused alien who thinks that he is returning home is dropped off by accident on Earth; He sends a signal and his comrades pick him up. "The Giants," pencils by Bob Forgione, inks by Jack Abel; A space explorer decides he's had enough after he encounters giant space aliens. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Joe Edwards. "Sour Note," pencils by Bill Vigoda; Archie writes a nasty letter to Veronica when he hears that she went on the town with Jughead's cousin; He tries to get the letter back when he finds out that Jughead's cousin in a girl. "Cuttin' Up"; Pat the Brat cuts out the pictures of baseball players from the sports section before his father has read it. Untiled story, script by Bill Woggon, pencil by Hazel Marten (as Bill Woggon), inks by Cassie Bill (as Bill Woggon); Katy Keene needs K.O.'s help to rid her garden of a persistent chicken. Untitled Katy Keene story; Randy tries to trick K.O. with a sucker bet. "Skip, Hop, and Thump," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by George Frese, inks by Terry Szenics; Neither Betty or Veronica get to take Archie to the sock hop. "Chump of Chumps!" text story. "To the Victor!", pencils by Dan DeCarlo; While Betty is getting ready for their date, Archie plays scrabble with Betty's dad. "Gentlemen to the End," art by Joe Edwards; Wilbur and Slats both show up at the same time to ask Laurie for a date. "The High and Mighty," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Jughead tells Moose to back down as he has friends in high places. "Just Picture It!", pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Red Holmdale; Reggie needs a date, and Jughead has a spare. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Humorous satire publication focused on celebrities and world events. 8.5" x 10.5", B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Irving Tripp. Who's Nosy?; Tubby tries to prove that Lulu is nosier than he is. The Case of the Taken Tonic; Tubby solves the case of the missing Tiny Tots Tonic at Lulus house. Who's Jealous?; Lulu does everything to try to make Tubby jealous. Little Itch and the Two-Handed Tweek; Lulu tells Alvin about when the poor little girl impresses the prince with her crooked nose. An Inside Job; Tubby sews an alarm clock inside Glorias doll. All scripts by John Stanley, art by Irving Tripp. One-page text story, Lulus Diry ("Diary"). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Painted cover art by Hank Hartman. Gunshy, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Tom Gill; Marshall Peters becomes gun shy after a close call with bank robbers. Revenge, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Tom Gill; Jeff Rainer wants revenge on three cattle rustlers that killed his brother. A Chief's Cruise, script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jon Small; Young Hawk and Little Buck land their sailing canoe on the shores of Georgian Bay, where they meet and befriend a group of Iroquois led by Chief Wolf Slayer. Color promo for Dells Tonto comic. Based on the popular Western TV series. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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#176, 6/56, 10c. Issue has Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Daffy Duck, Mary Jane and Sniffles, and Tweety and Sylvester in untitled stories, a one-page text story "Inside Job," and one-page gag strips and puzzles. Story and art credits: unknown. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.