Comic books June 1948

Cover by Dale Messick. Stories and art by Dale Messick and others. The adventures of Dale Messick's fearless comic strip hero, redheaded reporter Brenda Starr. Brenda is kissed by a handsome stranger on New Year's Eve, just before she leaves on a vacation. Brenda, Larry and Flurry investigate a mysterious lodge in the country owned by Professor Squell. A master violinist uses his touring as a cover for his crimes. Silver Lining in Sun Valley; Adventure Unlimited; The Crying Corner; Brenda a Bride?; Reward!: The Case of the Fatal Fiddle! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Roy Crane art. Cover price $0.10.

52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Beth Brown and others. A kids' anthology in the tradition of Calling All Girls from the publishers of Parents Magazine, featuring stories, games and quizzes as well as comics. Marco Polar Bear and Bobby go to the county fair; Twinkle the star gets involved in the prank war between pixies and sheep; Monkeys decide to play a trick on a bullying tiger. Guess My Name; Twinkle, The Star That Came Down From Heaven; Marco Polar Bear; Monkey Business; One-Horse Town; Riddles; Paddy Penguin; What's Wrong?; Pop and Junior; Pug and Curly; Marco's Puzzle Page. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Rudolph Dirks. Stories and art by Rudolph Dirks and Jerry DeMott. Mama, the Inspector and most of all the Captain bear the brunt of Hans and Fritz's mean-spirited pranks, but the Kids always get it in the end. Hans and Fritz promise never to play hooky again. The kids go on a fishing trip. A hot-air balloon gives the kids new opportunities for airborne mischief. Never a Dull Moment With Those Kids Around; The Captain and the Kids. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories by Otto Binder and unknown. Art by C.C. Beck, Pete Costanza and unknown. Complete in this issue...Captain Marvel (Billy Batson) stars in a four-part action thriller by Otto Binder, C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza: "The Freedom Train Part 1: The Freedom Train Rolls On"; "The Freedom Train Part 2: The Chase Through History"; "The Freedom Train Part 3: The Heritage of America"; and "The Freedom Train Part 4: The Freedom Plane" (Sivana appears throughout). Plus: Kid Gloves tale "A Sentimental Mood"! Also: Jon Jarl in the 2-page text story "Freedom Rocket" with script by Otto Binder (as Eando Binder). And: 1-page Tootsie Roll ad "Captain Tootsie Traps Killer Bear with Invisible Light" with art by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. Stories by Otto Binder and Art Helfant. Art by Kurt Schaffenberger, and Art Helfant. Superhero action with Freddy Freeman, who gains the same powers as his hero Captain Marvel, better known these days as Shazam. Captain Marvel Jr. battles Mr. Hydro, similar to the later Spider-Man villain Hydro-Man. The Flying Coachman shakes down his passengers - while his cab flies over the city, powered by a winged horse - knowing that the police will never believe them. In an extra-whimsical story, bored genies give young Donald the ability to turn anything he touches into bubble gum - including Freddy Freeman. Plus a vintage Tootsie Roll ad, Captain Tootsie Traps Killer Bear with Invisible Light, by CC Beck and Pete Costanza. Mr. Hydro, the Man Who Could Turn into Water; Rubbernose Randolph; Boxcar Benny; The Flying Coachmen; Pee Wee Pete; The Midas of Bubble Gum; Benny Beaver and Fuzzy Bear; Silent Guns; Willie the Worm and Sammy Skunk; Design for Death. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Xog, Ruler of Saturn, is likely the only super villain in comics with a volcano head! Will Capt. Midnight make Xog blow his top in this issue?

Cover by Leonard Frank. Stories and art by Leonard Frank and Dick Kraus. The comics incarnation of a beloved radio hero, aviator "Red" Albright uses his inventions, including an early wingsuit, to fight evil as Captain Midnight. While exploring Saturn, Captain Midnight and Icky are taken prisoner by weird-looking Xog and his race of hostile gaseous beings. Johnny Blair encounters sabotage at a friendly glider meet. Evil Dr. Osmosis steals Midnight's latest invention, "Chameleon Oil," which makes you look like the nearest person - in his case, Captain Midnight. Plus a vintage Tootsie Roll ad, Captain Tootsie Traps Killer Bear with Invisible Light, with art by Shazam co-creator CC Beck. Beyond the Sun; Famous Planes; Your Invention Page!; Wilbur The Waiter; Red Skye: Dakota Duel; Johnny Blair in the Air; America in Peril! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Issue #2 - Summer 1948. Cartoon Comedy is a male-oriented magazine with cartoons, puzzles and jokes. Includes contributions from Bill Wenzel. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Issue 12 - Australian Edition. Circa early to mid 1950's. Reprints "Westward Ho" in abridged form with new cover art. 6.5" x 8.5", color covers with b&w interior, 24 pages-all newsprint.

Canadian Edition. HRN 47, June 15, 1948. The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Canadian Edition. HRN 47. June 30, 1948. Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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David Copperfield, 1st Printing, Line Drawing Cover. (HRN 47, 6/48). Cover price $0.10.

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David Copperfield, 4th Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 121, original 6/48 date). Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $610.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white From the collection of Jon Berk. Davis Crippen ("D" Copy). Includes certificate of authenticity from Heritage Auctions. Label #1485450015 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover by Jimmy Thompson. Stories and art by Jimmy Thompson, Ruth Atkinson, Phil Berube, Dave Tendlar and Jerry Fasano. Teen comedy in the Archie tradition from Famous Funnies. Betsy drives her boyfriend Bix crazy with her obsession over astrology. Identical twins Ginger and Snap have comical misadventures that often involve them switching roles. Benny is the sort of eccentric genius who will destroy the school chemistry lab while mixing his own H2O. The Wheel of Betsy's Zodiac!; Angela; Lockinvar Rides Again!; The Joker Bloker!!!; Gabriel Blew; Ginger and Snap; Bungling Ben; Don't Call Me Punkin'; Panther Hollow High School; Time to Rhyme! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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The classic weekly magazine featuring news and fiction82 10.75" x 13.75", 92 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 4, Issue 4 - June, 1948. Magic Periodical put out by Walter B. Gibson with help from Harry Houdini's brother, Hardeen that showcases the talent of magicians as well as teaching tricks to readers. 8.5" x 11", 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Bob Fujitani, Mike Roy, John Belfi, Leonard Starr, George Tuska, Tony DiPreta, Joe Certa and Charles Biro. A companion series to Crime Does Not Pay from the same publisher, slightly less violent and with more emphasis on police work. Joe Bologna's double-dealing and knack for exaggerating his accomplishments earns him the mob nickname Baloney Bender. Lesley's drinking and gambling ruin his marriage and life and eventually turn him into a criminal. In the early 1900s, rural nurse Bertha Gifford becomes one of the first female serial killers. This issue was mentioned in the text of the classic anti-comics tome Seduction of the Innocent. Emil (the Terrible) Reck; Joe Bologna; Lesley Ketchell; They Muffed Their Murder; Frank Budnik and John Baker; Bertha Gifford Killer of 19 People! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dan Zolnerowich. Stories and art by Bob Fujitani, Mike Suchorsky, Al Bare and Rudy Palais. Tales of crime and mobsters, both true and fictional, a prime example of the genre that thrived in the years before the Comics Code. The true story of the Molly Maguires, the 19th-century secret miners' group, encompasses labor struggles, racism and violence. Double-crossing hoods plan a jailbreak to free two members of their gang. Bootlegger Leroy 'The Owl' Barnhouse becomes a top gangster before his inevitable fall. The Old Hand: Raymond Squire; Powder Keg of Pennsylvania: Amazing Molly Maguires; The Quartet of Crime; Indian Stick-Up Man; After Dark; Leroy 'The Owl' Barnhouse; Tally-Ho! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by George Tuska, Fred Guardineer, Claude Moore, Bob Fujitani, and Charles Biro. The title that launched the crime comics genre, Crime Does Not Pay was noted for its violent pre-Code content and lurid tales of underworld life. Walter Legenza is the king of the rackets until he encounters the widow who blames him for her husband's murder. Deserters and bandits of the Old West, Quantrill's Raiders gave many outlaws their start, including Frank and Jesse James. Robert James' wives have a habit of dying after he takes out insurance policies on them. Also featuring an article listing 12 rules for the Lev Gleason code, an early attempt to deflect criticism that preceded the Comics Code. Possibly discussed in the text of the anti-comics classic Seduction of the Innocent, p. 306. Walter Legenza: The Gangster; On the Level; This'll Kill Ya!; Robert James; Will Quantrill: General of an Army of Murderers!; Death Stalks in the Night; Who Dunnit? 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Canadian Edition. Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by George Tuska, Fred Guardineer, Claude Moore, Bob Fujitani, and Charles Biro. The title that launched the crime comics genre, Crime Does Not Pay was noted for its violent pre-Code content and lurid tales of underworld life. Walter Legenza is the king of the rackets until he encounters the widow who blames him for her husband's murder. Deserters and bandits of the Old West, Quantrill's Raiders gave many outlaws their start, including Frank and Jesse James. Robert James' wives have a habit of dying after he takes out insurance policies on them. Also featuring an article listing 12 rules for the Lev Gleason code, an early attempt to deflect criticism that preceded the Comics Code. Possibly discussed in the text of the anti-comics classic Seduction of the Innocent, p. 306. Walter Legenza: The Gangster; On the Level; This'll Kill Ya!; Robert James; Will Quantrill: General of an Army of Murderers!; Death Stalks in the Night; Who Dunnit? 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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The "A" variant has a June 1948 publication date. "When Fear Ruled Chicago," "Dead Man's Return," "The Man They Couldn't Find," "The Sign of the Skull," and "Pay Up or Die," plus a two-page text story, "The Red Head." Cover price $0.10.

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"When Terror Came to Town," "He Matched Wits With Murder," "No Room for Yellow Lawmen," "Blue-Coat's Payoff," and a two-page text story, "Hero Worship." 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Johnny Craig. Stories by Gardner Fox. Art by Sheldon Moldoff and Johnny Craig. Numbering continues from International Crime Patrol (1948) #6. E.C.'s Pre-Trend crime title started as adventure, changed to grisly crime stories and eventually metamorphosed into straight-up horror. A criminal takes the name Trigger Hancock and starts a gang to rival Grimmler's band of international thieves who want to heist Fort Knox, but he's actually setting a trap. A stray kite is the clue that leads the Chessmen to the villainous Ventor, who launches death from above by rocket. Action girl Madelon is the only person who can stop mad Ventor from launching his destructive rocket from his ruined castle. Captain Crime!: The Field-Marshal of Murder!; Van Manhattan: Death By Rocket Bomb!; Chessmen: Slaughter From the Sky!; Madelon: The Rocket In the Ruins! 40 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Earl Lonsbury. Stories and art by Earl Lonsbury and others. The WWII superhero formerly known as Spy Smasher starts a postwar career as a hardboiled private eye named Crime Smasher. Hired to deliver a mysterious package, Crime Smasher discovers a dead body and tries to figure out the meaning of the three-legged rabbit statue. Crime Smasher goes after a mob boss and his army of goons, facing a sinister trap by two thugs dressed as women. A Death Row inmate's last request is that Crime Smasher prove that his innocence by catching the real killer. The Trapping of Public Enemy No. 1; Sherlock the Monk; The Last Request; The Unlucky Rabbits Foot; Richard Richard, Private Dick: The Lumber Camp Mystery! Only issue of the series; the Spy Smasher character did not return until revived by DC in the famous "Earth-S" crossover in Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) in the 1970s. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Rudy Palais and others. Fox Feature Syndicate creates a pre-Code title guaranteed to provide lurid covers and art, as women both historical and fictional commit murder and other heinous acts. The issue and the series leads off with one of the most famous female outlaws, bank robber Bonnie Parker (and her partner Clyde Barrow); Don and Bud Hoover try to get away with murder; Frankie Yale's bid for underworld power earns him a nickname: the Al Capone of Brooklyn. The art on the cover is not up (or down) to later standards, but the dialogue is priceless. Bonnie Parker: Queen of the Gun Molls; Murder Will Out; The Hoover Brothers: Brother Rats; Frankie Yale: The Brooklyn Butcher. 36 pages, Full Color. In order of appearance: "Bonnie Parker, Queen of the Gun Molls"; "The Hoover Brothers, Brother Rats" retitled and reprinted as "Hideous M-U-R-D-E-R" in Startling Terror Tales (1953-54 2nd Series) #9; and "Frankie Yale, The Brooklyn Butcher". "Murder Will Out, A True Crime Story" text story retitled and reprinted as "Wanton Terror!! A True Crime Story" in Startling Terror Tales (1953-54 2nd Series) #8. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Edmond Good and Jack Kamen. Cover by Edmond Good. Dagar the Desert Hawk, aka Bart Benson, is a Lawrence of Arabesque hero who lives and fights in the Arabian desert. A villain with a shrinking serum kidnaps women to create a miniature slave army; An escaped convict masquerades as a monkey god in order to steal sacred jewels from a native village; An educational page on traditional Arab clothing. Also featuring a text story with the puzzling title Sarong of Death. The Wretched Antmen!; The Murderous Mutinous Insurgent!; Sarong of Death; Bombay Bombshell!; The Idol With Four Paws!; The Arabian. Issues 17 and 18 were not published. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Charles Biro. Joe Slade. Sam Bass, the Cross-Eyed Dead Shot!, pencils by Al Bare; Sam Bass was a cross-eyed dead shot and the deadliest train robber of all times. SamBrown, the Devil's Partner text story. Bill Longley, art by Fred Guardinee; Bill Longley, the outlaw that was hung twice. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Sprang. Stories by unknown. Art by Dick Sprang, Howard Sherman, Lee Harris and unknown. At a meeting of the Gotham City Museum Board of Trustees, Bruce Wayne sees a map from 1667 that bears his hand-writing, so he has Professor Nichols send him and Dick back to that era to see if they can solve that age old mystery. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Dead Man's Chest!" with art by Dick Sprang. Plus: Slam Bradley in "Truth + Penalty = Crime-Catchers!" with art by Howard Sherman; Air Wave in "The City of Glass!" with art by Lee Harris; and The Boy Commandos in "A Tale of Two Brooklyns!" Also: 1.5-page text story "Too Many Cooks!" by Cliff Rhodes. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 28, Issue 2 - Summer, 1948. 6.75" x 9.75", 148 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

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Volume 39, Issue 3 - June, 1948. 6.75" x 9", 132 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Stories and art by Chester Gould and Bill Ely. Dell reprints the original comic-strip adventures of legendary tough cop Dick Tracy and his rogues gallery of freakish enemies. This issue reprints strips from May 10 - June 28, 1934. Injured ex-convict Steve the Tramp seeks help from Larceny Lu and mad scientist Doc Hump, and soon wishes he hadn't. The backup feature by Bill Ely stars tough cop Jim O'Brien, a plainclothes detective nicknamed The Iron Man. Dick Tracy; Dick Tracy Reports to You; The Iron Man. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 52, Issue 2 - June, 1948. 6.75" x 9", 102 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Stories and art by Tom McNamara and Howard Boughner. During the 1940s, military hero Don Winslow was the star of a comic strip, a movie serial and a popular radio show in addition to this Fawcett comic. On assignment with the Coast Guard to protect fishing scows, Don and Red encounter the dangerous place called Disaster Falls. Don tests an experimental one-man submarine under dangerous weather conditions. Don and Red are stationed on a Coast Guard cutter in the Pacific that soon faces unexpected danger. Plus this issue's "Navy Quiz" focuses on the Coast Guard. Plus a vintage Tootsie Roll ad, Captain Tootsie Traps Killer Bear with Invisible Light, with art by Shazam co-creator CC Beck, and a hair-cream ad featuring detective Sam Spade. Death Rides the Rapids; Cape Fear Landing; Don Winslows Crossword Puzzle; Jetsam Joe; Battling Bantam; Warriors of the Sea; Bell Bottom Bill; Danger in the Depths; Don Winslow's Head-Knockers; Dizzy Daisy; Navy Quiz; Destination Danger. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Numbering continues from Four Teeners (1948) #34. Contains young adult humor stories. In order of appearance: "Dotty" art by Al Hartley; "Sorority Sue" art by Vincent Fago; "Jerry the Jinx" art by Hal Lockwood; "Dotty" art by Al Hartley"; and "Curly" art by Vincent Fago. "Gags and Giggles" joke pages. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 15, Issue 11 - June 2, 1948. Long running music magazine focusing on jazz and blues. 32 pages, B&W Cover price $0.25.