For sale a vintage copy of Man's Conquest Magazine from
December 1965. Priced at 35 cents at the time, it is a classic example of a mid-20th-century men's adventure pulp magazine.
The cover features sensationalist headlines and stories typical of the genre, including:
- A dramatic cover illustration of American soldiers in combat, titled "Bloodbath at Danang: The night the Marines clobbered the Viet Cong."
- Space race conspiracy hooks: "The proof about the RED COSMONAUTS WHO NEVER CAME BACK!" (referencing the popular Lost Cosmonauts urban legends of the era).
- True-crime expose styles: "'Legit' Vice Dolls" and investigative pieces like "Confessions of a Marriage Dodger."
- Pop-culture and pin-up features: Highlights on model Diane Webber, "Bikini Bouncing in the Bahamas," and an article titled "Psychos on Cycles."
In a good condition, please see photos.