Comic books 1953 w/ month not specified

Croydon Book Novels are written by outstanding Authors. The stories are thrill-packed from beginning to end, filled with exciting romance and human interest. 128 pages, text only, 5.25" x 7.25. Cover price $0.35.

Croydon Book Novels are written by outstanding Authors. The stories are thrill-packed from beginning to end, filled with exciting romance and human interest. 128 pages, text only, 5.25" x 7.25. Cover price $0.35.

Croydon Book Novels are written by outstanding Authors. The stories are thrill-packed from beginning to end, filled with exciting romance and human interest. 128 pages, text only, 5.25" x 7.25. Cover price $0.35.

Croydon Book Novels are written by outstanding Authors. The stories are thrill-packed from beginning to end, filled with exciting romance and human interest. 128 pages, text only, 5.25" x 7.25. Cover price $0.35.

Croydon Book Novels are written by outstanding Authors. The stories are thrill-packed from beginning to end, filled with exciting romance and human interest. 128 pages, text only, 5.25" x 7.25. Cover price $0.35.

Croydon Book Novels are written by outstanding Authors. The stories are thrill-packed from beginning to end, filled with exciting romance and human interest. 128 pages, text only, 5.25" x 7.25. Cover price $0.35.

Croydon Book Novels are written by outstanding Authors. The stories are thrill-packed from beginning to end, filled with exciting romance and human interest. 128 pages, text only, 5.25" x 7.25. Cover price $0.35.

Croydon Book Novels are written by outstanding Authors. The stories are thrill-packed from beginning to end, filled with exciting romance and human interest. 128 pages, text only, 5.25" x 7.25. Cover price $0.35.

Croydon Book Novels are written by outstanding Authors. The stories are thrill-packed from beginning to end, filled with exciting romance and human interest. 128 pages, text only, 5.25" x 7.25. Cover price $0.35.

Croydon Book Novels are written by outstanding Authors. The stories are thrill-packed from beginning to end, filled with exciting romance and human interest. 128 pages, text only, 5.25" x 7.25. Cover price $0.35.

Spanish Language Edition "Daniel el Travieso" Wiseman cover and art, Fred Toole script most issues

Spanish Language Edition "Daniel el Travieso" Wiseman cover and art, Fred Toole script most issues

Cover art by Hy Fleishman. "Horror of the Ghostly Pilot!", art by A. C. Hollingsworth; Greedy airplane constructors want their pilots to give their new plane a favorable recommendation; The chief test pilot dies in the faulty machine. "The Vampire with the Iron Teeth," art by Hy Fleishman; A beautiful duchess changes into a vampire by getting implanted new teeth. "The Dead Can Escape from the Grave" text story. "Slow Death in Quicksand," art by Jon D'Agostino; A father goes after a pirate treasure, tagging son and daughter along; All three get greedy and kill the last survivor, who was so kind to tell the story. "Horror of the Cannibals' Dinner"; A cruel plantation owner flogs a girl to death and cuts off the hand of the old witch doctor woman; The old woman commands her tribe to burn her at the stake so she can take revenge; She returns from the dead as a beautiful savage and lures the evil master into the jungle. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Written by Frances R. Horwich and Reinald Werrenrath, Jr. Illustrated by Helen Prickett. 6.5" x 8", 28 pages, full color.

This 1953 magazine ad promotes Dell Comics as suitable for children: "Because we're the world's largest comics publisher (26,000,000 Dell Comics are sold every month) we're constantly aware of the great responsibility we bear to you and your children." 10.5-in. x 13.5-in.; color.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $7.00

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Add to cart GD 2.0 $9.00 2" cumulative spine split (taped).

100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, Tweety, Sylvester, Henry Hawk, Foghorn Leghorn, Mary Jane, Sniffles, Petunia Pig, Daffy Duck, and Pancho Vanilla. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Games, puzzles, comics, and cut-outs. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Canadian Edition. 30¢ cover price. Games, puzzles, comics, and cut-outs. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

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Painted cover art by Morris Gollub. Jungle World illustration by Jesse Marsh. "In the Valley of Towers," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan must rescue Heather Day before she is sacrificed in the Valley of the Towers. "Jungle Trails" article. Article on how to make crude maps. "Jungle Village" activity page; A message to decipher from Tarzan. "Tarzan and the Cannibals of Kando-Mor," script by Gaylord Du Bois, pencils by Jesse Marsh, inks by Tony Sgroi; Tarzan and some Waziri warriors travel into a remote valley where they find cannibals and a city that has been fighting them. How to make a Happy Warrior kite activity page. "Boy Stands by a Friend," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Tony Sgroi; Boy and Zorok plan to stowaway on a boat but are caught and Zorok is sold to the zoo. Untitled Boy text story. Instructions on making a toy gun and how to keep your canteen clean and cool. "The Troubles of Tantor," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tantor must rescue two young elephants that have been captured by natives. "Boy's Adventure To the Valley of Monsters" article. "Jungle Tribes" article. "Jungle Woman" article about Jane Porter Clayton. "Tarzan Trails the Brothers of the Barracuda," script by Gaylord Du Bois; Tarzan rescues Gary's wife Stella from Arab slavers. Swahili-English article. Ape-English Jungle Language dictionary. Color photo of a family of white mantled Colobus monkeys. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Canadian Edition - 30¢ cover price. Painted cover art by Morris Gollub. Jungle World illustration by Jesse Marsh. "In the Valley of Towers," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan must rescue Heather Day before she is sacrificed in the Valley of the Towers. "Jungle Trails" article. Article on how to make crude maps. "Jungle Village" activity page; A message to decipher from Tarzan. "Tarzan and the Cannibals of Kando-Mor," script by Gaylord Du Bois, pencils by Jesse Marsh, inks by Tony Sgroi; Tarzan and some Waziri warriors travel into a remote valley where they find cannibals and a city that has been fighting them. How to make a Happy Warrior kite activity page. "Boy Stands by a Friend," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Tony Sgroi; Boy and Zorok plan to stowaway on a boat but are caught and Zorok is sold to the zoo. Untitled Boy text story. Instructions on making a toy gun and how to keep your canteen clean and cool. "The Troubles of Tantor," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tantor must rescue two young elephants that have been captured by natives. "Boy's Adventure To the Valley of Monsters" article. "Jungle Tribes" article. "Jungle Woman" article about Jane Porter Clayton. "Tarzan Trails the Brothers of the Barracuda," script by Gaylord Du Bois; Tarzan rescues Gary's wife Stella from Arab slavers. Swahili-English article. Ape-English Jungle Language dictionary. Color photo of a family of white mantled Colobus monkeys. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $3.20

#2, 1953, 25c. Issue has Woody Woodpecker in "The Case of the Missing School Bell" and an untitled story. Issue also features Andy Panda, Oswald the Wabbit, Meeny Miney & Moe, Homer Pigeon, Charlie Chicken, Buzz Buzzard, Knothead & Splinter in untitled stories, Foolish Fables featuring "The Mouse and the Lion" and "The Flying Turtle," and one-page puzzlers and games. Entire issue is comic and puzzlers, no ads in book. Back cover has pinup. Story and art credits: unknown. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Photo Cover. Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Sultan, Gene Colan and unknown. Featuring: "One Reckless Evening" starring Audrey, Tim Shelby, Connie, Ralph and Joan Daniels; "School for Marriage" starring Charlotte Garner, Ted Garner, Aunt Rhea, George Breemer and Mrs. Breemer; "Pampered" starring Gloria Phillips, Brad Norton, Wayne Farnsworth and Mr. Phillips; and "Fear in My Heart" starring Laurel Cary, Terry Shaw, Bill and Fury. Plus: 1-page text story "Five Year Diary" starring Ellen Bradford and Les Harding. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo Cover. Stories by unknown. Art by John Forte & Bill Ward, W.G. Hargis and unknown. Never before had she known the thrill of strong possessive arms holding her close! Read..."A Dream Come True" starring Dusty Rand, Mrs. Rand, Nan Allerton and Phillip Harding. Also featuring: "First Love" starring Claudia Grant, Jack Norton and Eric Curtis; "Help Not Wanted" starring Bill Wiley, Marian, Paul Creighton, Shirley and Victor Lanelli; and "Too Many Sweethearts!" starring Hal Simmons, Jim Marlowe, Lana Blair and Sandy Becker. Plus: 1-page text story "My Brief Folly" starring Chet Radin, Peg, Reba Gordon and Roger Crain. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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#### photo Cover of Dee Hartford from the film A Girl in Every Port. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Though her head told her to forget him, her heart kept alive the promise of..."That Unforgotten Kiss"! Also featuring: "Waitress Wanted"; "Just Within the Law"; and "I Was Humiliated"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo Cover. Stories by unknown. Art by Leo Morey, Chuck Winter, Charles Sultan, R. Kay and unknown. When she lost the love she wanted so desperately, she learned too late the insignificance of her pride! Don't miss..."My Foolish Pride" starring Billy Weston, Dr. Brennan, Emily Hollis, Grace Weston, Michael Weston, Mrs. Weston, Reid Hollis and Valerie. Also featuring: "When I Played a Bit Part" starring Diane Fleming, Herb Becker and Lanny Miller; "That Other Woman" starring Betty Wade, Leslie Wade and Valerie White; and "Summer Serenade" starring Brent Hull, Jan Clayton and Johnny Barrows. Plus: 1-page text story "Bachelor Boss" starring Eva Martin, Ross Hayward, Ruth Martin and Tod Smith. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo Cover. Stories by unknown. Art by Ogden Whitney, W.G. Hargis, Charles Sultan and unknown. Featuring: "Kisses for Cash" starring Arda Hale, Don Casey, Mrs. Orson, Mitzy and Steve Kinney; "Homeless Heart" starring Andre, Jane Wales, Nedra Wales and Raoul Crais; "My Youthful Fling" starring Bruce Rowland, Dale Jackson, Edna Ford, Laura Jackson and Mrs. Ford; and "The Other Man" starring Aunt Sarah, Carrie Dobson, Dr. Gary Rountree, Jane, Mike Tracy and Uncle Ralph. Plus: 1-page text story "Bright Future" starring Detective Conrad, Don Walker, Jay Watts and Kathy Morris. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Glimpses into the intimate secrets of girls in love! Janet wasn't just devoted to caring for the house -- all she really wanted was Brian and his love! Don't miss..."I Watched the Years Slip By"! Also featuring more tales of love and loss! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Joe Kubert, Hy Rosen, Robert Bernstein and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Claire uses Everett's affections to gain expensive clothes and presents, until he runs out of money, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, cheerleader Pat discovers that she's "captured the fancy of many fellows but the heart of none!" A Hollywood starlet learns the truth about love after a tragic accident, in a story with inks by famed comics artist Joe Kubert. Love or Pride?; Did I Give My Lips Too Freely?; The Temptation I Couldn't Resist; A Date with a Wolf!; Magnificent Deception. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Chuck Miller, Hy Rosen, Robert Bernstein and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Skipper fears that Anne's gaining a reputation as a "good-time girl" by hanging out in juke joints and dancing, in a story with art by Baker. Candy-store salesgirl Sandy rebuffs bowtie-wearing Ted in favor of a shipboard romance with wealthy Spencer. Actress Joan gets to dance on screen with movie star Hugh, causing her to forget all about Brett, her boyfriend back home. I Dated Too Free-and-Easy; My Love Won First Prize; Invitation to a Broken Heart; Comedy Column; Gag-Bag; What I Didn't Know About Love; I Was Cheating My Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Chuck Miller, Hy Rosen, Robert Bernstein and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Carolyn wants to date Ronnie, even though the other girls at school warn her about him, in a cautionary tale with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Jean quits school to follow Phil to his Army base, despite her parents' misgivings. Fred and Bobby try to convince their parents that they're not too young for going steady, in a story with art by pioneering female artist Lily Renee. Temptation Was My Weakness; We Fought for Our Love; Phony Glamour Led to Tears; They Made Me a Cinderella; My Rx Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Add to cart FR 1.0 $285.00 or Best Offer View scans Interior oxidation, edge chipping/brittleness, and spine split. Tape repair to interior front cover. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Art Peddy, Bob Bean and Dana Dutch. Early romance comics from St. John with an emphasis on scandal and great covers by Matt Baker. Jane strikes up a long-distance relationship with Red, a Marine stationed in Korea, but her real life doesn't quite match up to her letters. Edith falls for handsome Gibby while they're stranded on an island together, even though she's already engaged to Don. Louella's in for it with her aunt and uncle after she and boyfriend Cleve get expelled from school. Pen Pal Pandora; Ruined Reputation; Fate Paid Me Back; I Know My Love; Marrying Mania; Campus Scandal. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Chester Gould. Reprints of the original comic-strip adventures of legendary tough cop Dick Tracy and his rogues gallery of freakish enemies. This issue reprints Harvey Comics Library #2, which in turn reprints strips from June 22 - December 13, 1950. Young Sparkle Plenty becomes a TV star, but this attracts unwanted attention from protection racketeer T.V. Wiggles. Vitamin Flintheart alerts Tracy to T.V. Wiggles' threats against Sparkle Plenty. Wiggles scuffles with Tracy and gets away, then plots a terrible revenge against Sparkle Plenty. Promotional giveaway comic for Motorola televisions, with ads showcasing classic TV sets of the black-and-white era. Dick Tracy in the Case of the Sparkle Plenty T.V. Mystery: A Star Is Born; Blackmail; The Threat. 32 pages, Full Color.

Dick Wingate of the U.S. Navy (1953 2nd Edition, #1), a Toby Press promotional giveaway comic distributed by Navy recruiters. Standard 32 page, full color comic format, no cover price. The story: After graduating from high school, Dick Wingate joins the Navy. We follow Dick through boot camp, exams, and further training as he prepares for a secret mission. The mission, to make "sub-hunting by planes an exact science," leads to espionage, attractive women, double-crossing spies, and kidnapping, as Dick does his part to win the Korean War and defeat the godless commies.

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Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $7.20 1-1/2" Cumulative spine split.

Stories and art by Vic Lockman and others. Funny-animal comics featuring Dinky, one of the lesser-known of Paul Terrys Terry-Toons. Jewel thieves target a society party with a radio-controlled plane, but they didn't count on amateur detectives Dinky and Rudy. Dinky and Cheeky Gopher can't agree on how to build a sled. A "pirate treasure map" turns out to be a fox's bait to capture Dinky. Hi-Jinks; Rudy Lights Up; Little Roquefort: Caught by the Camera; Living Dangerously; Fit to Be Tied; Coo-Coo About Corn; Farmer Gray's Maze; Pirate Gold. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Funny-animal comics featuring Dinky, one of the lesser-known of Paul Terrys Terry-Toons. When Hoppy the Frog gets depressed because he can't turn into a prince, an eavesdropping wolf takes advantage of his prince-envy. Dimwit wants a tattoo, and Heckle and Jeckle are only too happy to oblige. Dinky sets out to experience life outside the barnyard, meeting almost every other Terrytoons character along the way. A Narrow Escape; Heckle and Jeckle: The Special Tattoo; Terry Bears: Confused Concerto; Duck About Town; Dimwit: The Problem; Helping Teacher; Fox Hounded; The New Member. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Jim Tyer and others. Funny-animal comics featuring Dinky, one of the lesser-known of Paul Terrys Terry-Toons. After Rudy Rooster brags about his exploits in the Old West, Dinky brings Rudy to meet his Uncle Mallard at his ranch. Heckle and Jeckle discover a way to transport people by telegraph, or so it seems. Little Roquefort's latest scheme against Percy the cat involves bubbles, a pipe, and a pie. Dinky: The Golden West; Terry Bears: Leave It to Papa; Heckle and Jeckle: The Urge to Travel; Heckle and Jeckle: The Parking Meter Dog; Terry Bears; Little Roquefort: Blowing Bubbles. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $6.00

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Stories and art by Jim Tyer and others. Funny-animal comics featuring Dinky, one of the lesser-known of Paul Terrys Terry-Toons. Dinky seeks a way to save the farm from a plague of corn-boring insects. Papa takes the Terry Bears to Looney Park - what could go wrong? Sourpuss tries to cure Gandy of the hiccups, and soon regrets it. A Peaceful Evening; Terry Bears: Hide and Seek; The Barnyard Invasion; Farmer Gray; Terry Bears: Riding High; Gandy Goose: The Hiccup Cure; Sink or Swim. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Do You Know...? (1953) is a promotional comic book distributed by Dodge Motor Company. This is a fun booklet filled with facts and trivia about people, places, and things. 16 pages, full color, newsprint, 7-in. x 5-in.

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Do You Know how the custom of sending Holiday Cards originated? (1953). This is a promotional comic book distributed by Dodge Motor Company. This is a fun booklet filled with facts and trivia about people, places, and things. 16 pages, full color, newsprint, 7-in. x 5-in.

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Do You Know where this street is and why it's the most important street in automabile history? (1953). This is a promotional comic book distributed by Dodge Motor Company. This is a fun booklet filled with facts and trivia about people, places, and things. 16 pages, full color, newsprint, 7-in. x 5-in.

Stories by Gardner Fox. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #40. Part of A1 Comics, an anthology from Magazine Enterprises with content that varied from month to month. This issue featured military humor in the style of Beetle Bailey. "Dogface" was a slang term for US infantry troops in WWII. Dogface attempts to make friends with his fellow grunts; Dogface tries to turn janitorial work into something a soldier can be proud of; Sergeant Shark goes on a date. Stories by future comics legend Gardner Fox. Making Friends; Running Wild; Mopping Up the Enemy; Sergeant Shark. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #49. Part of A1 Comics, an anthology from Magazine Enterprises with content that varied from month to month. This issue featured military humor in the style of Beetle Bailey. "Dogface" was a slang term for US infantry troops in WWII. Seegee volunteers himself, Dogface and Sarge to participate in a stage show; Sarge accidentally carries a grenade with him when he goes on a date; DD and Sarge compete for a woman's affections. The Back-Stage Riot; The Grenade Parade; Hey, Sarge!; Well, Kiss My Foot. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.