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Four Color comic books issue 837

  • Issue #837A
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 837A

    Version with ad on back cover. Indicia title is "COTTON WOODS, No. 837." Based on the 1955-58 "Cotton Woods" newspaper strip by Ray Gotto. Painted cover art. Batting Tips; Cotton Woods demonstrates proper batting techniques. World Series Fever, art by Bill Lignante; After Cotton stars in the first game of the World Series, the opposing team uses rough tactics to injure Cotton and keep him out of action until the final and deciding game of the series. The Big Game; Cotton moves on to play quarterback for a pro football team, but has trouble with a rookie who's jealous of his success. Passing Tips; Cotton Woods demonstrates proper techniques for passing the football. Wrigley's Juicy Fruit Gum ad. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #837B
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 837B

    Variant with "Stealing Bases" comic filler on back cover. Indicia title is "COTTON WOODS, No. 837." Based on the 1955-58 "Cotton Woods" newspaper strip by Ray Gotto. Painted cover art. Batting Tips; Cotton Woods demonstrates proper batting techniques. World Series Fever, art by Bill Lignante; After Cotton stars in the first game of the World Series, the opposing team uses rough tactics to injure Cotton and keep him out of action until the final and deciding game of the series. The Big Game; Cotton moves on to play quarterback for a pro football team, but has trouble with a rookie who's jealous of his success. Passing Tips; Cotton Woods demonstrates proper techniques for passing the football. Stealing Bases; Cotton Woods teaches how to steal bases. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.