Comic books 1953 w/ month not specified

Art by Al Wiseman and others. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #64. 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 and Seegee are caught between jealous women on their last night before shipping out; Sgt. Shark's squadron crashes in the middle of the Pacific, but is rescued by native islanders; Winnie and Wanda are tempted by boys on the beach after their boyfriends Dogface and Seegee go overseas. Sail-or Beware; Ships Out; Winnie and Wanda, the WAC-ky Warriors; Counterspy. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by H.C. Kiefer. 16 pages.

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

1st printing. Adapted by Dick Moores. Based on the classic children's story "Dumbo, The Flying Elephant" by Helen Aberson and Harold Pearl. Inside front cover and back cover have pictures to color and cut-out of Dumbo and Dumbo's stand. 8 1/2" x 11", B&W, 28 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Eagle Annual Vol. 2 - 1st printing, 1953. Comic stories include P.C. 49 in The Case of the Circus Comes To Town by Alan Stranks and John Worsley, Dan Dare in Mars 1988 by Frank Hampson studio (8 pgs, color), Albert Hall the Office Boy by Ionicus, Tommy Walls in The Mystery of Moo-Moo's Wharf (4 pgs, color), Professor Britain Explain Weather Forecasting, The March of TV, Riders of the Range in Stampedes at Shorthorn Creek by Charles Chilton and John Anderson (4 pgs, color), Harris Tweed in The Mystery of the Missing Matador, Frances Xavier. Plus illustrated text stories and articles. Notable illustrators include Will Nickless, L. Ashwell Wood, Laurence Dunn, Walkden Fisher, Ron Embleton. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 174 pages, B&W and full color.

First printing, 1953. Eagle Sports Annual 1954. Soccer, cycling, rugby, swimming, cricket, boxing and more are covered. 7 1/4-in. x 10-in., 128 pages, B&W.

Twelve month calendar and cover, all art by Earl MacPherson. 9.5" x 12.5", 13 single-sided pages, full color.

E.C. Fan-Addict Club membership wallet card (reading "Invalid if Signed"), which entitled the possessor to purchase any 32-page EC magazine for a special membership price of ten cents. 3-1/2" x 2-1/2".

National E.C. Fan-Addict Club membership certificate featuring art by Jack Davis. 10-1/2" X 7-1/2", full color.

Envelope in which the E.C. Fan-Addict Club membership kit was shipped. "This is the only original duplicate EC Fan Addict Kit"

The complete E.C. Fan-Addict Club membership kit includes a full color certificate printed with art by Jack Davis, a wallet card, a blue and white embroidered cloth EC Fan-Addict patch, a bronze EC pin, and the original mailing envelope.

E.C. Mad Member/Fan-Addict Club patch, embroidered in blue and white.

E.C. Fan-Addict Club bronze pin.

Electricity Around Us #APG-17-A (1953) was distributed by General Electric. An interesting promotional comic telling the history of electricity as part of GE's Advances in Science Series. Standard 7x10 comic size, 16-pages, full color, newsprint cover and interior.

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All stories reprinted from Famous Crimes (1948) #13. In order of appearance: "The Erdon Twins" reprinted without first story page; "Bennie Dickson and Stella Mae Irwin, Marriage in Crime!!" earlier retitled and reprinted as "Bloodstained Bullets" in Crime-Fighting Detective (1950) #18; and "Frankie 'Angles' Marlowe" earlier retitled and reprinted as "Paid Back With Death" in Thrilling Crime Cases (1950) #48. "Decoy for Death" text story originally reprinted from Jo-Jo Comics (1945) #11 and earlier retitled and reprinted as "Brother of Death" in All Famous Police Cases (1952-54) #14. "Indicia" states "No. 51 - M. S. Dist. Famous Crimes". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Famous Men of Music Series: Life Story of Charlie Magnante (1953) is a promotional comic book recounting the life and career of accordion artist Charlie Magnante. The last two pages are advertising for the comic's sponsor, Excelsior Accordions. Full color, standard comic book dimensions, 16 pages, newsprint cover and interior, 10c cover price. Cover price $0.10.

Movie pressbooks were produced by film companies for distribution to theater managers to be used in promotion, marketing, and advertising campaigns for upcoming movies. "The Farmer Takes a Wife" pressbook for the United Kingdom includes a story synopsis, articles of interest about the cast with photos, artwork of posters, standups, promotions and newspaper ads. 8.75" x 11", 4 pages, B&W. NOTE: UK edition

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Does NOT include 3-D glasses. Cover by Otto Messmer. Stories and art by Otto Messmer and Joe Oriolo. Comics adventures of the popular, long-running cartoon character, printed in 3-D during the 1950s 3-D craze. Wanting to get away from it all, Felix takes his Magic Flying Carpet on a magical journey. Felix takes his plane to an exotic land, but is soon running for his life. Plus a vintage ad for "Vibra Planet Space Walkie-Talkies." What's New?; Giant Sighs; Zero Hero. 32 pages, B/W with 3-D effects. Cover price $0.25.

Includes 3-D glasses. Cover by Otto Messmer. Stories and art by Otto Messmer and Joe Oriolo. Comics adventures of the popular, long-running cartoon character, printed in 3-D during the 1950s 3-D craze. Wanting to get away from it all, Felix takes his Magic Flying Carpet on a magical journey. Felix takes his plane to an exotic land, but is soon running for his life. Plus a vintage ad for "Vibra Planet Space Walkie-Talkies." What's New?; Giant Sighs; Zero Hero. 32 pages, B/W with 3-D effects. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 26, Issue 4 - March, 1953. 6.75" x 9", 116 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 27, issue 4 - November, 1953. 6.75" x 9", 116 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

1953 edition cover (with red background and no issue number) by Everett Raymond Kinstler. Art by Everett Raymond Kinstler, Mort Lawrence and Vince Alascia. Pioneer hero Daniel Boone leads a life of adventure on the American frontier. Boone and the settlers of 19th-century America fight for land with every weapon at their disposal. Plus a backup crime story, as Wallie Norman goes from loansharking to murder. Also featuring an elegant contents page illustrated by Everett Raymond Kinstler on the inside front cover. Fighting Daniel Boone; Wallie Norman -- The Crime King! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

2nd printing cover (with blue background) by Everett Raymond Kinstler. Art by Everett Raymond Kinstler, Mort Lawrence and Vince Alascia. Pioneer hero Daniel Boone leads a life of adventure on the American frontier. Boone and the settlers of 19th-century America fight for land with every weapon at their disposal. Plus a backup crime story, as Wallie Norman goes from loansharking to murder. Also featuring an elegant contents page illustrated by Everett Raymond Kinstler on the inside front cover. Fighting Daniel Boone; Wallie Norman -- The Crime King! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Pete Morisi and Rudy Palais. Tales of war from Harvey, published as the Korean War was at its peak. A card game turns deadly on the battlefield. Infantry soldiers are dangerously close to the aerial bombardment from their own side. A dictionary of contemporary Army slang is a chronicle of the era, in its own way. Terms include: boilermakers, corner pocket, jeep and purple heart. Death Deals a Deuce; Basic Weapons; Bombs Away!; Airplane Carriers; Buttons; Army Slang; Is the Ship Hurt?; Guts Road! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Dick Beck and Edward Goldfarb. Bloody war stories from the height of the Korean Conflict. This issue introduces a tough hero-soldier of the Sgts. Fury/Rock caliber: Sgt. "Battle" Flagg, "the roughest, toughest and fightingest one to date," it says here. Marine sergeant Todd loses his nerve while storming the beach at Iwo Jima, but his buddy Jim keeps him going, in a story with pre-Code levels of violence. Trash-talking Marine "Bull" Nelson disquiets his fellow troops almost as much as the enemy with his voluble epithets. Sgt. Battle Flagg: The Caveman of Korea; War of Nerves; Old Acquaintance; The Quick and the Dead; Date with Death. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Edward Goldfarb and others. Bloody war stories from the height of the Korean Conflict. Tough-guy hero-soldier Sgt. "Battle" Flagg gets two stories this issue, plus his name above the title. A company on the battlefield resents it when their beloved sarge is replaced with a by-the-book lieutenant who's never seen combat. A Marine company in Korea is shocked to learn what their fellow recruit Heinz did in the last war. Sgt. "Battle" Flagg: The Long Voyage Home, The Japanese Sandman; The Sweetheart of Company 6; The Heart of an Army; Freedom to Die. Final issue of the series. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Reprint of pulp serial novel "Prentiss of the Box 8". Written by Lynn Westland. Softcover (squarebound), 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 128 pages, Text Only Cover price $0.25.

Volume 4 - 1953. 8.5" x 11", 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

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French language weekly film magazine. 16 unstapled pages on newsprint.

UK hardcover annual featuring characters and stories for the Golden age of cinema. Hardcover, 8" x 10", 100 pages, full color.

Painted cover by Kelly Freas. The story of the Nativity, presented in 3-D comics form by Fiction House. Mary and Joseph are ordered to report to Bethlehem for the census, but there is no room at the inn, and Mary is pregnant with the Christ child. Includes the related passages from the books of Luke and Matthew, and a map of the Holy Land featuring Joseph and Mary's route and other significant landmarks. Cover promotes "Panoramic 3-D," which was achieved with the use of large single-page panels. 3-D glasses may or not may be included. 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 32 pages, B&W with 3-D effects. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Jack Sparling, John Sink, Tom Hickey and Bob Powell. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. A woman's visit to a lumber camp results in a lumberjack love-triangle. Aspiring actress Dolores realizes she's been led astray by handsome Jack. A model discovers that life and love aren't so easy when she's not in front of the camera. Burning Kisses!; Across a Crowded Room; Shadow of Shame; False Passion; How To Lose a Man!; Tragic Interlude; Vengeance on Love. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Al Avison, Jack Sparling, Joe Certa, Lee Elias and Bob Powell. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Doris goes to Hollywood and falls for movie star Monte, but he only has eyes for his co-star. Smooth-talking Sam goads Betty into embezzling five grand from her boss to finance his latest scheme. Peggy is broken-hearted over losing Ricky to a gorgeous redhead, but she doesn't seem to notice that Jerry loves her deeply. Heartbreak in Hollywood; Dream Lover; I Couldn't Trust My Heart; Too Blind To Love; Clothing Closeups!; The Old Love and the New; Could I Make Him Forget? 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Al Avison and Bob Powell. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Emily is conflicted when old love Les returns after she's already settled down with Ken. Nurse Jill sacrifices her engagement to intern Vic for a life of parties with handsome Tony. Wealthy banker's daughter Harriet can't understand why handsome teller Ed isn't interested in her, but then she finds out about Betty. Passion from the Past; Are These Your Rules of Love?; Romantic Illusion; I Sacrificed Happiness; I Bought Love; Leftover Love; Double Desire. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

"I Gambled on Love," art by Bill Draut; Nancy falls in love with Vic, the playboy son of the owner of the trucking company where she works; When Vics elderly father is challenged to a race by a rival company to decide who gets a new contract, Nancy asks Vic to drive but he refuses. "Last Goodbye" text story. The Perfect Wardrobe fashion page. "Temptation," pencils by Ross Andru; Marion enjoys "wild parties, gay times, fast music and fast nights..." then learns she has "only a few months to live" because of a heart problem; She goes to a small resort hotel run by John and his mother; Marion and John fall in love, but she cant tell him about her condition, so she returns to her wild life in the city. "Love After Dark," pencils by Joe Certa; Urged by her parents and fiancé Lamont, Ellen accepts an invitation to spend the summer on her rich uncle Edgars estate; They hope shell be made Edgars heir; Over her stern uncles warning, she falls in love with Hal, a college student working as the gardener. "A Woman Scorned" text story. "My Secret Shame," pencils by Bob Powell; Betty babysits for Irene, whose husband is on his way home from the Korean War; Wald shows up and falls in love with Betty at first sight, but she evades his advances despite her own desires; When Irene asks her to come back and work another night, Betty decides to confront her feelings and agrees. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

"Enslaved!"; Sally lives in the slums but dreams of a better life some day; However, she meets the brutish Pete and is "enslaved by lust and desire from which Id never be free." "One Last Fling" text story. "So You've Got a Job!" non-fiction page; How to behave at work: dont be the "office gossip," the "office mooch," a chronic complainer, or a clock-watcher. "No Holds Barred"; Chorus line dancer June meets soldier Bobby at a USO club and they fall in love; She doesnt tell him what she does for a living, and when he finds out he says "I never thought youd turn out to be as low as this!" "Take Me," art by Bob Powell; Nurse Mary loves doctor Tom but hes engaged to Alice; When Alice is killed in an auto accident, Mary consoles Tom and eventually they are married; On their honeymoon in Mexico, Mary thinks Tom is still thinking about Alice, but when a fever epidemic strikes the town they both pitch in. "For Better, for Worse" text story. "My Mother -- My Rival!"; 18-year-old Peggy is tired of being treated like a child by her mother Lucille, who is only 17 years older than she; Peggy begins an affair with Frank, her mothers boyfriend; Frank continues to see both of them; Lucille warns Peggy that Frank is "no good," and Peggy sees him hit her mother when Lucille asks him to leave her daughter alone. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by John Prentice, Tom Hickey and Bob Powell. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Peggy is torn between jet pilot Jim and aircraft mechanic Mike, until an accident makes her choice clear. After Joe swindles and dumps her, Gloria plots an elaborate revenge. Alice marries early, but isn't ready to give up the party life, until an encounter with Lew goes too far. One Tear Too Many; A Woman's Wiles; Block That Kick!; Revenge In My Heart; A Game of Love; Jilted; No Dreams For Me. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Flight (1953) is a beautifully illustrated promotional comic book issued by the National Committee to Observe the 50th Anniversary of Powered Flight, with a forward by former president Herbert Hoover. Published by M. Philip Copp, with artwork by John Prentice. In comic book format, the history of powered flight is told, beginning with the Wright Brothers through the early 1900s, then into World War 2. Also included is a brief history of the barnstormers and aviation advancements during the 1920s and 30's, plus a few examples of the more famous planes from the various periods up to 1953. The history of aviation as a business is also covered. Pearl Harbor, as well as kamikaze attacks and the dropping of the atomic bomb by the Enola Gay, are depicted. Extensive information about World War 2 aviation flows throughout the second half of the comic, followed by a page on the Korean War, and the Berlin airlift. The last page, "And Tomorrow" deals with our future is space, with a depiction of a giant spacecraft. Partial color, no cover price.

One-shot. Cover and numerous cartoons by Bill Wenzel. Jokes and cartoons about the Kinsey Report from 1953 titled "Sexual Behavior in the Human Female". 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. MATURE. Cover price $1.00.

1953 edition cover by Gene Fawcette. Art by Wally Wood and Bob Fujitani. Professor Lanning accidentally releases ancient aliens from their slumber beneath a South American volcano, and they proceed to wage war on human civilization. Carl learns firsthand why pet tigers are never a good idea. Plus a backup Goofy Ghost story. This edition also features 2 pages of Wally Wood art not in the original 1950 edition. Terrific cover by Gene Fawcette. The Flying Saucers; Goofy Ghost; The Eyes of the Tiger; Ba-Rooom! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Folies Bergere - Un Soir De Folie programme. Text in French.

Issue #3. 1953. Digest-sized French Men's Magazine. Spicy stories and nude pin-up photos. 5.25" x 8". 32 pages. B&W. MATURE. NOTE: All text in French.

Large format French language magazine with a focus on nude photography. B&W and color. Special Edition - Belles de Plages.

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"Peter Pan" - Written by J.M. Barrie (novel) and Del Connell (adaptation). Art by Al Hubbard. Cover by Bob Grant. Starring Peter Pan, Wendy Darling, Tinker Bell, Tiger Lily, John Darling, Michael Darling, Nana, Captain Hook and Mr. Smee! Also: two activity pages. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Indicia title is "BEN BOWIE AND HIS MOUNTAIN MEN, No. 443." Painted cover art. Facts about beaver trappers. Hostage of the Huron, inks by Jon Small; Ben Bowie and young Jim Prentice find a burned wilderness cabin, reminding Ben of the circumstances in which he found Jim three years earlier; After finding a woman and her young child alive in a hidden cellar in the ruins of the cabin, the four take off in pursuit of Huron Indians who killed the woman's brother and captured her husband; On the way they meet up with trapper Zeke Moss and his blood brother Nakah, an Iroquois Indian. Trapped, art by Jon Small; Jim is cornered by a bear in the forest, but manages to escape; With Ben's help he tracks the bear to its den. The Mission, art by Jon Small; Zeke and Nakah make a dangerous run with a wagon of ammunition to a fort under siege by Algonquin Indians. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.