Comic books February 1955

5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 100 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.25.

Last pre-comics code issue. Cover by Al Plastino. "The Challenge of Stoneman!", art by Al Plastino; An inventors time machine takes him, Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Perry White, and a mobster to the distant past, where the crook assumes the identity of Stoneman and tries to control a tribe of cavemen. "The Great Jungle Baseball Game!" starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. Willie the Office Boy one-page story. Bebe one-page story by Henry Boltinoff. "Milkman in Space!" starring Tommy Tomorrow, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 3, Issue 1 - February, 1955. Tabloid magazine filled with stories about romance, divorce, corruption, crime, and society. Softcover magazine, 8.5" x 10.5", 82 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superboy Week, art by John Sikela; Smallville has a celebration to honor Superboy. Special Christmas Quiz--Christmas in Many Lands! public service announcement starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. The Island That Vanished starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. The Origin of Speedy starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp; Speedy reveals how his parents were killed and he was raised by Chief Thundercloud. Supergram the Superman Puzzle Game. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Owen Fitzgerald. Written by Henry Boltinoff, Harry Lampert and unknown. Art by Owen Fitzgerald, Henry Boltinoff and Harry Lampert. Bob Hope, America's favorite funnyman, takes the high ground in an untitled 3-part story, with art by Owen Fitzgerald. Plus: Movie Mirth half-pager by Harry Lampert; Honey in Hollywood 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; A Bit of Disc and Data article; and Varsity Vic 1-pager by Boltinoff. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by unknown. Art and Cover by Bob Oksner. Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis star in a 3-part untitled tale! Plus: Peg untitled 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; Varsity Vic untitled half-pager by Boltinoff; On the Set untitled reprint 2-pager by Boltinoff; and Honey in Hollywood untitled reprint 1-pager by Boltinoff. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"The Ballad of Battling Bellie," "Soldier's Choice," "The Reluctant Shavetail," and "Navy Dogfoot!" Edited by Whitney Ellsworth and Robert Kanigher. Cover by Joe Kubert. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Jerry Grandenetti, David V. Reed, Ross Andru, Mike Esposito, Causin, Eugene Hughes, Bernard Sachs, Henry Boltinoff, and Joe Giella. Adventure tales of war and the military, including some humor—go into combat with All American Men of War! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Monthly magazine focusing on human interest stories, social issues and fiction. 8.5" x 11", 140 pages, B&W and color. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 1, Issue 6 - February 1955 Men's interest Magazine focusing on Hunting and Animal stories and articles. This issue features "Stalking Man-Eating Dragons!" and "Lion Hunting in Masailand!". 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 66 pages, Text, with B&W images through out Cover price $0.35.

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Apache Kid in "War Drums on the Red River," "The Trail of the Coyote," and "Grey Wolf Strikes!" Back-up Kid Barrat story, "The Kid Who Downed the Killer King!" Two-page text story, "Tie Your Sixgun Low." Joe Maneely cover. Cover price $0.10.

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"Teen-Type"; When Archie's father reads of a gang crime in the paper, Archie reassures him that there's only a few juvenile delinquents and they can be spotted by how they dress. Pep Comics ad. "Let's Face It"; Archie appears to be painting a mustache on a portrait of Jughead, sending Mr. Weatherbee into gales of laughter. "Smear Campaign"; Betty and Veronica use Reggie as a guinea pig in their efforts to find smear-proof lipstick; When Betty tries to extend the experiment to Archie, Veronica objects. "Christmas Is Christmas" text story. "Test of the Town"; The gang is mad at Miss Grundy for being too strict; Jughead overhears the school superintendent tell Mr. Weatherbee that unless her class does well on the next day's test, Miss Grundy will be fired for not being effective; The gang thinks all they have to do is not study for the test and they will be rid of Miss Grundy. "Gripe Sniper"; Mr. Weatherbee rigs a microphone under the bench where students sit during lunch hour; He hears Archie and Jughead talk about possibly skipping school to go ice-skating the next day. "Secret Sorrow"; Someone sees Archie kiss a girl (not Veronica) at a dance, but Archie doesn't know who it is; When Reggie tells him to guess what he saw at the dance last night, Archie panics and does everything Reggie tells him to do. Archie Club ad. Archie's Christmas Stocking ad. Wilbur ad. "Sis the Candy Kid," script by Bill Woggon, Barbara McGowan (story idea), and Molly Bill (story idea), art by Bill Woggon; Sis can't open her mouth and Katy takes her to the dentist to see what's the matter. "Watch the Birdie"; Archie, Jughead and Mr. Weatherbee go bird-watching. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 6, Issue 8 - February, 1955. 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.

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"Master of the Genie"; "And Then...Mars!"; "Poor Pierre!" with art by Mort Lawrence; "Don't Touch!" with art by Manny Stallman; "The Devil-Man!"; and a two-page text story, "Fatal Vision." 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

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Feb 1955. Volume 54, Issue 6 - 1st printing. Science fiction stories by H. Beam Piper, Algis Budrys, Lee Correy, Dean C. Ing, and James H. Schmitz. Illustrations by Freas, Wagoner, and van Dongen. Article on hemoglobin by Isaac Asimov. Cover by Frank Kelly Freas. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.75-in.; 168 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Last pre-Code issue. Cover and Atomic Mouse art by Al Fago. Contains funny animal stories. In order of appearance: "Atomic Mouse, No Trespassing"; "Willie the Worm and Sammy, Toast of the Town"; "Al Fago's Atomic Mouse"; "Cubby the Bear Scoops Up the bear Facts!"; "Did You Guess It?"; "Shadow, I Wuz Robbed"; "Benny and Fuzzy, Special Delivery Service"; and "Shadow, Strong Medicine". "Cow Says Moo" text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Issue #54. February 1955. UK Science Fiction Digest. Cover by Davis (John Richards). 5" x 7.25". 141 pages. Black and white.

Cover by Win Mortimer. "The River Rogues," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; The Caped Crusaders are sent back in time by Carter Nichols to clear the name of Commissioner Gordon, who has been disgraced by reports that his great-grandfather led a group of bandits. 2/3-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. "Jitterbug The Seven Wonders of the Underworld!", pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Gang chief Varden has gathered together a group of seven inventions, all designed with criminal intentions, and one of which, a gas, he believes will end Batman's career! One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Calling Police Car Number 5!" text story. "Bruce Wayne's Aunt Agatha!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Stan Kaye; The arrival of Bruce Wayne's aunt to Wayne Manor poses a real problem for the Dynamic Duo, especially after she unmasks the Batman! Special Christmas Quiz public service announcement with Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Last pre-code issue. "Baker Company, Attack," "Labyrinth" (art by Joe Sinnott), "Richelieu," "S-2 Strikes" (art by Joe Kubert), and a two-page text story, "The Right Time!" Russ Heath cover. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Russ Heath. Combat Team!, art by Dick Ayers. The Grey Wolves!, art by Bob Forgione. Between Two Fires, art by Gene Colan. Command Decision. Water for the Troops text story. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Eugene Hughes. Stories and art by Eugene Hughes and Hy Fleishman. Tales of combat, military life and warfare from publisher Stanley Morse. A warm-natured private from the Deep South finds Korean winters far too cold, so his buddies conspire to find him an extra blanket. A rookie soldier joins a dangerous night patrol where the least noise could give the whole squad away. Sailors must guard a convoy of supply ships from enemy submarine attacks. A Blanket for Angie!; The Taxi Cab Driver; Killer Patrol; Run to Murmansk; Twist of the Wrist!; A G.I.'s Equipment. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Russ Heath. Written by unknown. Art by Mort Drucker, Dick Ayers, Mort Lawrence, Werner Roth, Ernie Bache and Bob Forgione. All new war tales! Don't miss the epic tale of a battlefront..."Prisoner Exchange" with art by Mort Drucker. Then, is there really such a thing as..."Position...Hopeless!" with art by Dick Ayers and Ernie Bache. Also in this issue: "The Defenders!" with art by Mort Lawrence; "Velletri!" with art by Werner Roth; and 2-page text story "Lone Mission!" with art by Bob Forgione. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Based on the TV and radio show of the same name, Big Town lasted 50 issues. This installment includes the following: "Steve Wilson's Night Beat!" (Steve teaches an arrogant millionaire's son a thing or two about journalism); "Crime Goes to the Fair!"; "The Riddle of the Roving Reporter!"; "Famous Newspaper Firsts"; and "Odd News Items!" Scripts John Broom, pencils by Manny Stallman, inks by John Giunta. Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Giella. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Powell, Joe Certa, John Giunta, Vic Donahue and Rudy Palais. As the Comics Code goes into effect, former horror comic Black Cat Mystery briefly restores its superhero star and her Code-friendly adventures. (The official title is Black Cat Western Mystery, but superhero Black Cat is featured on the cover, as if to confirm this is anything but a horror comic.) Black Cat and Rick battle diamond smugglers while shooting a Western on location. A Groucho-like movie comedian makes trouble for Rick and Linda on set. Linda suspects her jealous co-star Calico is trying to get her killed in an on-set accident. The Golden Guns; Lost; Room of the Past!; Double Trouble; Mountain Terror. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Myron Fass. Stories and art by Bob Globerman and Myron Fass. Masked like the Lone Ranger or Zorro, Black Diamond fights for justice in the West, aided by his sidekick Bumper and his status as a federal marshal. The West is rocked when it seems masked hero Black Diamond has "turned owlhoot," in a story (and cover) with early art by future MF publisher Myron Fass. A gang of outlaws headed by Clint Tucker targets supply shipments to the fort commanded by his straight-arrow brother. Red Fire agrees to dive for a wagon lost at the bottom of a river, but others want it to stay buried. Wanted: Black Diamond; Black Diamond: Comanche War Drums; Fool's Gold; The Old Cowhand; Red Fire's Death Dive. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Dick Dillin and Chuck Cuidera. Stories by Dick Wood, Paul Gustavson and unknown. Art by Dick Dillin, Paul Gustavson and Chuck Cuidera. Featuring Blackhawk in: "The Fiendish Impersonator" by Dick Wood, Dick Dillin and Chuck Cuidera; "The Fire Wheel" by Wood, Dillin and Cuidera; "The Super-Sonic Menace" by Wood, Dillin and Cuidera; and 1-page text story "Rat In a Trap," reprinted from Modern Comics (1945) #100. Plus: Chop Chop in the back-up story "Tempest In a Teapot" by Paul Gustavson, reprinted from issue #30. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Previous issues titled The Thing, becomes Mr. Muscle #22 on. All stories reprinted from Blue Beetle (1939 Fox/Holyoke) #40. Numbering continues from Thing! (1952) #17. In order of appearance: "Blue Beetle, Masks of Mystery"; "Joan Mason, Reporter, The Spider's Parlor"; "Blue Beetle, The Man Who Stole Twenty-Four Hours!"; and "The Joy Family". "The Golden Cat" illustrated text story. Indicia states: "THE BLUE BEETLE". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 2 - February 1955. Men's interest magazine focusing on sports, celebrities, war, and glamour girls. 4-in. x 6-in., 64 pages, B&W Cover price $0.15.

Stories and art by Joe Kubert, Al Wenzel, Carl Hubbell, Ralph Mayo 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. Crimebuster enrolls in Curtis Technical Institute to study aviation, becoming "Chuck Chandler" again for the first time in almost a decade. Sniffer buys a ferry at auction and decides to start a boating service in Florida, but Iron Jaw follows to make trouble. An aging bookkeeper plots the perfect crime, in a story with early art by comics legend Joe Kubert. Crimebuster: As Bad As They Come; Inside Those Small Packages; Sniffer and Iron Jaw: Water Babies; Crimebuster: The Haunting Past; Rocky X: Two Can Play At This Game; Boy Comics' Science Lore. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

A racy pageant of peppy cartoons, girls, and giggles. 98 pgs, B&W. 5 1/2" x 7 1/2". Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Jack Kirby. Stories and art by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Western adventure from Mainline, the publisher founded by the legendary Simon-Kirby team, creators of Captain America. When outlaws learn of the Pinto tribe, whose warriors can outrun horses, they decide to capture one for gambling purposes, but Bullseye doesn't cotton to that. In a classic Simon-Kirby fable, Bullseye tries to help Major Calamity, whose legendary bad luck makes him a menace to all. Deputy sheriff Tex Farrell tracks the Blaze Burson gang to a ghost-town hideout, but they have a sheriff's son as a hostage. The Pinto People; Doom Town; Ghost Town Ambush. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Harry Jones. Stories and art by Dave Berg, Gill Fox, Les Zakarin, Stanley Rayon, Irv Hagglund, Jack O'Brien, John E. Donnelly, Roy Wilson, John Pomarico, Art Kenik, Bill Wenzel, Jim Williams, Jack Lohr, Rudy Cristiano, Ted Sallee, Frank Ridgeway, Herb Blatt, George Crenshaw, Melvin Millar, Charles Dennis, A. Cramer, Martin Filchock, Bob Tupper, Max Porter, Harry Jones, Joey Oakes, Joseph Farris, Bob Schroeter, Dan Loprino, and Vic Martin. A collection of gags and one-page cartoons, risque for its era, about women and the men who love them. A woman prepares for the arrival of a boatful of sailors. Movie executives cast a starlet who will make the most of their new 3-D technology. A dog has a bank account for his bones. Plus early work by Dave Berg of Mad magazine's The Lighter Side. 5-in. x 7-in., 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Featuring Buster Bear in "Buster Strikes it Rich!" and "Buster Makes the Team!" Plus: Marmaduke Mouse and King Louie in an untitled reprint story co-starring Ferdinand Fitwell; Egbert and the Count in an untitled reprint story co-starring Cheryl, Chuck Chicken and Hank Hawk; 1-page untitled Big Top tale starring Umbriago and Jeff; 1-page illustrated poem "The Boasting Miner"; Marmaduke Mouse and King Louie in 1-page reprint text story "Louie's Love Life" co-starring Tilly Tiger; and Egbert and the Count in an untitled reprint story co-starring Mrs. Henrietta Pennington, Chickie and Chuck. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.