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Evil's Own Super Hero... or Super Smart Aleck?

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Genres: humorous, superhero

Feature(s): Sinistro Boy Fiend

Character(s): Sinistro Boy Fiend; Shirlee

Synopsis: Sinistro sticks voodoo-like pins in dolls of Charlton heroes.

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Notes: Charlton hero dolls pictured are Blue Beetle, Peacemaker, Superguy and Captain USA.

Brand New! Monkees Singing Pin-Ups

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Feature(s): Victor Specialties

Character(s): Davy Jones; Mickey Dolenz; Peter Tork; Michael Nesmith (photos on posters)

First Line: Available only from us!

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Notes: Ad offering "five fabulous posters, each with words to a different Monkees hit song" - all 5 for just $1.00.
The selected song lyrics are: "Monkees Theme Song", "I'm a Believer", "Last Train to Clarksville", and "I'm Not Your Steppin' Stone".

No penciled/inked illustrations. Photos only. Black and white ad on inside front cover. Top half of page.

Learn to Play Guitar the Chet Atkins Way!

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Feature(s): Victor Specialties

Character(s): Chet Atkins (photo)

First Line: Surprise your friends! Be the hit of the party!

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Notes: Ad offering the Chet Atkins Guitar Course "...with easy to follow diagrams and notes. Even if you can't tell a guitar pick from a shovel, Chet can have you playing before you know it". Only $2.98.

No penciled/inked illustrations. Photos only. Black and white ad on inside front cover. Lower half of page.

Too Many Happy Endings!

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Genres: humorous, superhero

Feature(s): Sinistro Boy Fiend

Character(s): Sinistro Boy Fiend [Jack Biceps] (introduction; origin); Shirlee (Jack's girlfriend); Jack's three friends; Jack's mom; various bank robbers; messinger for the Mosa Dosa; Peacemaker; Captain USA; Green Spider; Blue Beetle; Superguy; Irish Hymie Schultz (villain); Schultz's two goons; various police; various firefighters

First Line: Fate has cast Jack Biceps in the role of the All-American Boy...

Synopsis: After drinking a potion, Jack Biceps gains super powers and wants to help normal criminals in their battles against various super heroes. Through trickery and crazy weapons of his own design, he bests the Charlton heroes, who clearly underestimate him. But can't even get arrested in the end.

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Notes: A caption in the final panel says: "Join us in the next epic adventure of Sinistro Boy Fiend. This clever, dedicated champion of infamy will once again attempt to raise aloft the black flag of villainy!"

...Or, maybe not.

Premiere Postscripts

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Notes: Readers discuss Charlton Premiere #2 in letters of comment by Ted Seidler, Richard Struempler, Stephen Gillespie, Mike Harre, Mike Uslan, Richard Buckler and Joel Morse.

Dick Giordano closes with "Lotsa Luck and Good Afternoon", perhaps an early version of his more famous and customary sign-off "Thank You and Good Afternoon"? Between pages 9 and 10 of previous story.

239 Stamps

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Feature(s): Zenith Company

First Line: Yours for only 25-cents

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Notes: Ad offering 239 stamps, plus a "Midget Encyclopedia of Stamp Collecting" and a "Solar System Rocket Service Souvenir Stamp Sheet", for only 25-cents. Between pages 9 and 10 of previous story. Top half of page.

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Feature(s): Grit

First Line: Boys here's a swell way to make $1 to $5 weekly in your spare time and win dandy prizes too!

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Notes: Ad inviting boys, 12 or older, to sell Grit family newspapers for prizes and cash. Between pages 9 and 10 of previous story. Lower half of page.

Stamps - Coins - Shop by Mail

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Notes: A full page of small, single panel advertisements by different vendors, for a variety of products. Between pages 18 and 19 of previous story.

Buy Charlton Comics! (We need the money!)

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Feature(s): Charlton Comics

Character(s): various Charlton characters from various Charlton titles (see notes)

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Notes: Self-deprecating house ad from Charlton. The covers of Romantic Story (Charlton, 1954 Series) #92 (February 1968), Grand Prix (Charlton, 1967 Series) #18 (January 1968), Fightin’ Marines (Charlton, 1955 Series) #78 (January 1968), Billy the Kid (Charlton, 1957 Series) #65 (February 1968), The Many Ghosts of Doctor Graves (Charlton, 1967 Series) #5 (January 1968), and Blue Beetle (Charlton, 1967 Series) #6 (April 1968 – unpublished) are pictured in a layered format.

Order by Mail Specials

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Feature(s): Victor Specialties

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Notes: Ad for various novelty items from Victor Specialties. Top half of page.

Amazing Illusory "X-Ray" Vision Instantly!

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Feature(s): Rembrandt Co.

First Line: A hilarious, laughingly funny illusion!

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Notes: Ad offering the classic novelty item X-Ray Specs for $1.00 plus 25¢ for postage and handling. Lower half of page.

Is Your Hair Growing or Going?

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Feature(s): H. H. Ward & Co.

First Line: Stand in front of a mirror. Take a long hard look at the top of your head.

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Notes: Ad for a scalp treatment that can stop hair loss, with a "Double Money Back Guarantee". Black and white ad on inside back cover.

Now You Can Buy Fords, Chevrolets, Dodges Below Wholesale!!

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Feature(s): Wholesale-Discount Buyers Club

First Line: No gimmicks, No hidden charges... This is a straight, honest offer!

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Notes: Ad offering then-late model automobiles at discount prices. "Only $50 down and the balance on long easy monthly payments!!!" Also offered "...dozens and dozens of name brand items that you can buy directly by mail at fantastic low, low discount prices." $3.00 membership fee.

No pencil and ink drawings but black and white photos of seven automobiles from Ford, Dodge, Plymouth, and Chevrolet. Model years range from 1965 to 1967. Prices range from $585 to $995. Color ad on back cover.