Mister Universe (1951) comic books

Cover by Ross Andru. Stories and art by Ross Andru, Jerry Grandenetti and Tony Mortellaro. The adventures of pro wrestler Mr. Universe was the only comic published by "Mr. Publishing," an imprint of Stanley Morse publishing. Mr. Universe travels the world to find matches and have adventures with his friends, Jeff Clayton and Scarcely Able. Mister Universe takes on the Syndicate when they try to get in on the wrestling racket. Con artists are exposed by Mr. Universe. Also, a history of the sport of wrestling. Mister Universe; Wrestling Through the Ages; Mister Universe Battles the Syndicate; The Con-Men. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

The Jungle That Time Forgot. Cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. Stories and art by Ross Andru, Mike Esposito and Harry Kantor. The adventures of pro wrestler Mr. Universe was the only comic published by "Mr. Publishing," an imprint of Stanley Morse publishing. In an issue-length story, Mr. Universe and pals Jeff and Scarcely Able find a lost city in the jungle where the natives hail Mr. U. as "The Golden One" and fear the prehistoric flying beasts they call "The Terrible Ones." Art and cover by future Marvel artists Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. Stories and art by Ross Andru, Harry Kantor and Edward Haas. The adventures of pro wrestler Mr. Universe was the only comic published by "Mr. Publishing," an imprint of Stanley Morse publishing. Mr. Universe's career may be over after he is accused of killing fighter Big Max in the ring. Scarcely visits the offices of Media Publications and is made "guest editor" for the Mr. Universe Club News. Mr. Universe discovers that "philanthropist" Silas Cratchett is using a youth gang to peddle marijuana for him. Also, opinion polls about popular wrestlers and wrestling teams of the era, which would seem essential for the fan of Golden Age wrestling. Plus a vintage ad for the books "How to Get Along with Boys" and "How to Get Along with Girls." Art and cover by future Marvel artists Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. Mister Universe, the Killer; Scarcelys Dilemma; Sorry - No Cigarettes Today; Modern Fagin; Rating the Wrestling Champions. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ross Andru. Stories and art by Ross Andru and others (credited as Walter T. Johnson Studio). The adventures of pro wrestler Mr. Universe was the only comic published by "Mr. Publishing," an imprint of Stanley Morse publishing. Mr. Universe sheds the glamour of professional wrestling and enlists in the Korean War. Mr. U's wacky sidekick Scarcely Able also enlists, but only succeeds against enemy through a series of unlikely accidents. Mister Universe meets his exact double in the wrestling ring. Art and cover by future Marvel artist Ross Andru. Mister Universe; In the Army with Scarcely Able; The Arena; Mister Universe Picks a Winner. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Walter Palais and Tony Mortellaro. The adventures of pro wrestler Mr. Universe was the only comic published by "Mr. Publishing," an imprint of Stanley Morse publishing. In an issue-length "flashback," Mr. Universe joins the service and goes off to fight in World War II. Also, Scarcely Able's dictionary of wrestling terms. Kriegie; Interrogation; The Escape; Scarcely's Wrestling Dictionary; Mission Accomplished. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.