Harvey Comics Hits (1951) comic books 1951
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Issue #51
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Stories and art by Lee Falk, Wilson McCoy and Ray Moore. An anthology series from Harvey that served to introduce and test out other series. This issue features reprints of Lee Falk's Phantom comic strip. The story of the hereditary superhero known as The Phantom. The Phantom must find a stolen sacred trophy to prevent war between two native tribes. The Phantom's mate Diana is captured by mad Moogoo, who shrinks people like Shrinky-Dinks into tiny statues. Plus a behind-the-scenes article about Lee Falk's masked hero. Curse of the Phantom's Treasure; The Terror of the Tiny People; The Story Behind the Phantom; Phantom pin-up. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #52
Cover art by Lee Elias (as Milton Caniff). "Let's Play Nurse," script by Milton Caniff, art by Lee Elias (as Milton Caniff); Steve and O'Hooley go undercover to stop the Red Star Underground from attacking the nurses on the base. "Dart Davis," script and art by Milton Caniff; Dart goes to the airport to take flying lessons; While there, he witnesses a crash. "An Up to the Minute Report on Air Force Flight Training" article by Lt. Col. Robert S. Johnson, art by Lee Elias (as Milton Caniff); Article by the President of the A.F.A. "Jet Lingo"; Article on Air Force slang with illustration. "We Fly MIG Alley" text story by Capt. James Jabara, art by Lee Elias (as Milton Caniff); Biographical story with illustrations. "Steve Canyon Takes a 'Four-Foot' Flight," script by Milton Caniff, art by Ray Bailey (as Milton Caniff) and Milton Caniff (touchups); The crew has complications transporting an Asian ambassador, but comic-relief character Snoogle saves the day. Untitled Dart Davis story, script and art by Milton Caniff; Dart gives a speech at school about patriotism. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #53
- 1.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation. 2.5" Tear in cover.
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Stories and art by Lee Falk and Phil Davis. An anthology series from Harvey that served to introduce and test out other series. This issue features reprints of Lee Falk's magician Mandrake, one of the first true superheroes. The origin of Mandrake the Magician and his faithful sidekick Lothar. The police seek Mandrake's help in capturing the master thief known as The Blue Bandit. While visiting the magical land of Cockaigne, Mandrake explores rumors about a nearby valley populated by werewolves. The Story Behind Mandrake; The Case of the Phantom Bandit; Mandrake and the Terror of the Werewolves. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #54
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Cover art by Al Avison (?). Short character profiles of the main characters on the inside front cover. "The Terror of the Golden Claw!"; Captain Ghost escapes from custody, but Tim and Spud discover his map and reach Spider Lake first; There, they discover he is fencing stolen jewelry for Count Dupree; When the colonial police arrive to arrest Dupree, they identify him as Raoul Rixe, an escaped criminal they have been seeking for five years. "Weird Jungle Customs" non-fiction story. "Meet the Man Behind the Drawing Board: Lyman Young" article, art by Lyman Young. Tim Tyler pinup on back cover. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.
