Comic books October 1950

"Gape those gams!" sez the gusel.

Volume 40, Issue 3 - October, 1950. 6.75" x 9", 132 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 2, Issue 1 - October 1950. Pulp magazine featuring stories and articles by George Allen Englnad, Jack Williamson, and Elinore Cowan Stone. 7-in. x 9 1/4-in., 130 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Eric Peters. Art by Lily Renee and Eric Peters. The classic comedy duo of TV, radio and film starred in this comic at the height of their careers. While dressed as Napoleon for a masquerade party, Lou is mistaken for an escaped lunatic, then meets the lunatic himself. Lou decides to go into business for himself, in a story with art by pioneering female comics artist Lily Renee. The boys wear tuxedos for a job and get mistaken for members of high society. Halloween Haul; Lou Meets His Waterloo!; Mummy's the Word; Higher and Hire; High Society; Little Bit: The Soap Box Derby; Home on the Rampage. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 7.0 $710.00 View scans Paper: White Label #4397047001 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Cover art by Al Plastino. The Courtship on Krypton starring Superman, art by Al Plastino. Tommy Tomorrow, Movie Hero, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti. Play Ball starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. Wheels for a Hero starring Vigilante, art by Dan Barry. School Children 'Round the World public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $72.00 View scans Paper: Cream Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 5%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.

Add to cart Very Good $65.00 View scans Paper: Cream Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 5%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Moderate.

Volume 123, Issue 6 - October, 1950. 6.75" x 9.75", 132 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Al Plastino. House ad for Tomahawk #1. The Worst Boy in Smallville, script by Bill Finger, art by John Sikela. The Formula That Failed starring Johnny Quick and Tubby Watts, script by Jack Miller, art by Ralph Mayo. House ad for Danger Trail #1. Camelot, USA, script by Joe Samachson, art by Frank Frazetta; story takes place in Camelot, Michigan. Schoolchildren Round the World public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Secret of the Masked Archers, art by George Papp; Green Arrow and Speedy meet the counterparts from 15th century France. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Ogden Whitney. Reprints Adventures into the Unknown (1948 ACG) #97. 68 pages, B&W.

Cover art by Owen Fitzgerald. On the Road to Egypt starring Bob Hope story, script by Cal Howard, art by Owen Fitzgerald; Bob gets mistaken for a mummy and is shipped back to Egypt because there's a curse on him. Radio Beams humor page by Harry Lampert. On the Road to Egypt part 2 starring Bob Hope, script by Cal Howard, art by Owen Fitzgerald; Bob gets mistaken for a mummy and is shipped back to Egypt because there's a curse on him. Radio Beams humor page by Harry Lampert. It Happens in Hollywood text article. On the Road to Egypt part 3. Broadway Laffs humor page by Harry Lampert. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernest Schroeder. Stories and art by John Prentice, Gerald McCann and Ernest Schroeder. One of the more fanciful and influential of 1940s aviator heroes, Airboy fights evil with his radio-controlled plane "Birdie" and its plethora of experimental flying tech. Sometimes listed as Airboy Comics #80. No issue # on cover; Vol. 7, issue #9 in indicia. Airboy investigates the strange secret of the Starlight Robot, but crooks want to steal it out from under him. Pawnee soldiers temporarily join the US Army to defeat a Sioux attack that would be disastrous for both of them. The story of one medieval lad's journey from page to squire to knight. Airboy: The Men of the Starlight Robot; Pawnee Commandos; Swifty Chase; Hero of the Tashmoo; A Knight Is Made. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart PR 0.5 $90.00 View scans INCOMPLETE. Pieces cut from JSA story pages 1/2, 11/12, 20/21, and 31/32. Cover detached. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by Bud Plant

Science Fiction cover/story: the Justice Society of America star in "The Man Who Conquered the Solar System!" Script by John Broome, pencils by Frank Giacoia (chapters 1 and 2) and Arthur Peddy (chapters 3 and 4), inks by Giacoia (chapters 1 and 2) and Bernard Sachs (chapters 3 and 4). Back-up story, "Johnny Peril's Surprise Story!" Two-page article, "Capes That Made History" ("capes" as in land masses, not the superhero kind!). Full-page ad for Tomahawk # 1. Peddy/Sachs cover. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by B. Gordon. True crime articles, stories and photos. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 74 pages, black and white. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $32.00 View scans Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 5%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.	Add to cart Very Good $6.00 View scans Trimmed Paper: Cream to off white Staple rust: Moderate.	Add to cart Very Good $16.00 View scans Paper: Off white	Add to cart Very Good $17.00 View scans Paper: Off white Front cover detached 50%. Back cover detached 20%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.
Add to cart VG- 3.5 $16.00 View scans Trimmed Paper: Cream Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 10%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.	Add to cart Good $7.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Front cover detached 20%. Back cover detached 30%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

Volume 24, Issue 10 - October, 1950. Cover by Robert Gibson Jones. Science fiction stories by Rog Phillips "Weapons from the Stars", Roy B. Frentz, Alexander Blade, Walt Sheldon, Clifford D. Simak, and Fredric Brown "Gateway to Glory". Illustrations by Arthur Hutah, Enoch Sharp, Julian S. Krupa, Leo Ramon Summers, and Edmond Swiatek. 7-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 164 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

October 1950. Cover by Shaffer. Magazine produced by the American Cartoonists Association showcasing talents cartoonists and artist. 34 pages Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Bob Montana. Stories by unknown. Art by Sam Schwartz, George Frese and unknown. Featuring Archie in: "Life's No Picnic"; "Tight Sneeze"; "Let's Face It"; "Off the Record"; and "Judgement Day"! Plus: Jughead in "Anything Goes"! Also: 2-page text story "Death On Wheels"! Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Canadian edition reprinting material and cover art from Archie (1943) #47. "Can. Ed." on the cover. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 11, No. 10. October 1950. Includes: "The Illustrated Man" by Ray Bradbury and "The Case of the Cretan Bull" by Agatha Christie. 4.75" x 7.5". 160 pages.

Volume 2, Issue 4 - October, 1950. Art Photography Magazine was a men's interest publication produced from July, 1949 to December, 1958 that focused heavily on photographing the nude female form, as well as a fair amount of "cheesecake" pin-up style photography. Included are articles on how to take better photographs, product reviews of different photography equipment, and diving deeper into what makes photography a legitimate form of art. 8.5" x 10.5", 50 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

October, 1950 - Volume 7, Issue #6. reprint of the March 1950 US Edition Vol.5 #1. Cover is by Hubert Rogers. Stories: "To The Stars"(Conclusion) by L. Ron Hubbard, "New Foundations" by Wilmar H. Shiras, "The Mercenaries" by H. Beam Piper, "Regulations Provide" by Raymond F. Jones, and "Conformity Expected" by H. B. Fyfe. Article: "Our Turbulent Atmosphere"(Part 1) by Willy Ley. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.75-in., 162 pages, B&W.

Volume 46, Issue 2 - October, 1950. Cover by Cartier. Stories: "The Hand of Zei" (Part 1 of 4) by L. Sprague de Camp, "Discontinuity" by Raymond F. Jones, "Trigger Tide" by Norman Menosco, and "The Enchanted Forest" by Fritz Leiber. Softcover, 5.50-in x 7.75-in, 162 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. Comics about famous sports figures of the past, featuring a continuing comics biography of baseball legend Babe Ruth. Stan Musial - the original "Stan the Man" - is widely considered to be one of the greatest hitters in baseball history. Champion golfer Sammy Snead becomes almost as well-known for his folksy wisdom and fashion sense as for his perfect swing. Plus an instructional article on how to save someone who is drowning. Part nine of the comics biography of Babe Ruth. The Life of Babe Ruth Chapter 9: Babe Becomes A Slugging Star; They Call Musial Stan, The Man; Slammin Sammy Snead Comes into His Own; In the Dugout; They Laughed When Casey Stengel Was Made Manager of the Yankees!; Will Americas Net Stars Remain Supreme?; Marlene and Alice Bauer: Glamour Gals of Golf; Swim In Safety For Happier Summer Fun!; Life-Saving Know-How Means Greater Water Safety; Clubhouse Closeups; Babe Ruth Sports Quiz. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Vintage British humor magazine aimed primarily at men. 4 1/2-in. x 7-in., 36 pages, B&W.

Vol. 1, No. 5 - October 1950. Men's interest magazine with articles, humor, and pin-ups. 10" x 13", 50 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Photo cover of Bill Boyd [William Boyd]. The Locust Valley Gold Strike Part I The Hidden Mine; Bill has discovered planted gold veins in a deserted mine, when two crooks are tipping a mine truck down the shaft to crush him. The Big Laugh; Rancher Jones feels blue, so Windy Whopper will cheer him up. The Locust Vallet Gold Strike Part II Death Stalks the Trail; Bill escapes from the mine shaft and pursues the two villains, when he is caught by a lasso. Kid Stuff; Whitey Whiskers is babysitting one afternoon. The Locust Valley Gold Strike Part III The Law-Breakers. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Frank Frazetta, Art Helfant, and Leon Winik. A Western adventure comic that turns the notorious real-life outlaw into a folk hero wandering the Old West. Billy steps in when villainous Bart Barton resorts to forgery to steal land from settlers. True facts about gunfighting and slang terms of the Old West, featuring early art by fantasy and comics legend Frank Frazetta. Billy is reminded of an old debt when he is contacted by the brother of a man who once saved his life. Prospector Pete; Seymour Meets the Boys; Two-Gun Promise!; Guns - Facts about Firearms. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Leon Harvey. Cover by Lee Elias. Stories by Bob Haney and Lee Elias. Mystery, adventure, and humor tales starring such characters as Linda Turner, Lassie, and the Black Cat, an action hero and skilled martial artist who uses a lasso and rope. Kirk Douglas bio. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Charles Biro and Bob Wood. Cover by Charles Biro. Stories by William Overgard, Basil Wolverton, and Claude Moore. Rough and tumble action tales of cowboys and the Old West. The scheming Silk Hat winged Black Diamond in a duel, now hes going to finish him off. Short comic strip on how to play guitar with Bob West. 52 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Betrayal! The Blackhawks are trapped in the forbidden city of Dabat! Featuring: 14 page Blackhawk story "The Forbidden City of Dabat" drawn by Reed Crandall; 8 page Blackhawk story "The Mockers" drawn by Reed Crandall (?) and Chuck Cuidera (?); 9 page Blackhawk story "The Riddle of Terror Island" drawn by Reed Crandall; 2 page text story "Cured By Courage"; 6 page Chop Chop story "Captain Kate" drawn by Jack Cole; Blackhawk story "The Royal Goblet of Imra" drawn by Bill Ward. Cover by Al Bryant (?). 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ogden Whitney. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Leonard Starr and others. Tales of the Old West from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. Blazing West was an anthology title that featured the adventures of Texas Tim, a Texas Ranger; Buffalo Belle, a redheaded sheriffs deputy with quick wits and a fast gun; Injun Jones, a white man who worked with the Apache tribe; Bantam Buckaroo, a young boy who could outshoot any man; and the Tenderfoot, a Clark Kent-looking tough guy who lulled foes with his mild-mannered appearance. A masked gang attacks the town bank under cover of a thunderstorm, but Buffalo Belle alone senses foul play; Texas Tim gets mixed up in a family feud over a will that erupts into gunplay; The meek-seeming Tenderfoot gets the drop on the Cayuse Carr gang by lulling them into a false sense of superiority, but nobody is tougher than the Tenderfoot. Plus an ad for bike tires, featuring U.S. Royal with his Jet-Propelled Bike pursuing the Atom Spies. Buffalo Belle; Injun Jones; Gunplay Switch; Texas Tim, Ranger; Bantam Buckaroo; Tenderfoot; Red Flannel Flag; The Hero; A Cowboys Day. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

All-new stories. "Poor Rich Man," "High and Dry," and two untitled stories. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Bobby Benson and the Man-Eating Tiger! The Test of Grit! The Golden Palomino, art by Bob Powell; Bobby saves the life of a golden Palomino and in return, the horse saves his life when he is attacked by a Mountain Lion. He names the horse Amigo. The Invisible Death!, art by Bob Powell; The Lemonade Kid finds a secret laboratory housing a flying saucer in the middle of a burned-out volcano, but when the laboratory gets bombed, the volcano becomes active. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Norman Maurer, C.H. Moore, and Charles Biro. An anthology title from publisher Lev Gleason and his primary creator, Charles Biro, featuring teen hero Crimebuster and his nemesis Iron Jaw. Crooks ambush CB to prevent him from advising a man to avoid signing a crooked contract. Champion sprinter Andy Stanfield explains the secret of success as a sprinter. School safety monitors try to prevent kids from hitching rides on passing trucks and other unsafe behaviors. Crimebuster: Second Chance Andy; The Man Who Loved Danger; Sprint Hints, by Andy Stanfield; Famous Eccentrics; Dilly Duncan; Fact Oddities; Little Wise Guys: The Red Jalopy. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $60.00 View scans 5-7/8" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Water damage.

Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon. Stories and art by Mort Meskin, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. This kid-gang series set in the Old West is often hailed as a creative high-point in the partnership of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. After the Civil War, young guns Dandy and Wabash team up to save a ranch under siege by the forces of Geronimo. In the process, they gain fellow cowpokes Clay, Angel and Jason, the team that will become the Boys' Ranch gang. Also featuring Western lore, activities, and an illustrated biography of Jack Kirby and Joe Simon. The Man Who Hated Boys; How to Ride a Horse, Lesson 1; The Chisholm Trail; Apache Agent; Now You Can Make Your Own Pair of Western Moccasins!; Meet Wee Willie Weehawken… The Oldest Boy at Boys Ranch!; Indian Death Trap; A Very Dangerous Dude; Introducing the Kid Cowboys; Western Lore from the Boys Ranch Scrapbook. 52 pages, four color. Cover price $0.10.