Comic books 1953 w/ month not specified

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Her Kind of Man"; "Fooled by His Kisses" art by Alice Kirkpatrick; "Thrill-Crazy"; and "I Was a Stand-In for Love". "Glamorizing Yourself: Alluring Lips, How to Care for Your Jewelry..." text article partially reprinted from "For Beauty's Sake..." in Revealing Romances (1949) #3 and #4, "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #54, and "For Beauty's Sake..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 30 (1952) #1, and partially reprinted in "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #65, "The Most of Your Charms..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 33 (1954) #1, "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #59, and "Enhance Your Appearance..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 33 (1954) #3. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "No Man to Trust" reprinted in Glamorous Romances (1949) #90; "The Lie I Lived" art by Alice Kirkpatrick; "My Foolish Ambition"; and "Love, at a Price". "Glamorizing Yourself: For Lovelier Legs, Fashion Impressions, Finishing School for Legs, Basic Care, On Your Toes, Alluring Lips, How to Care for Your Jewelry..." text article reprinted as "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #59 and as "Enhance Your Appearance..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 33 (1954) #3, partially reprinted from Revealing Romances (1949) #4 and Revealing Romances (1949) #5, Glamorous Romances (1949) #54, Ten Story Love Vol. 30 (1952) #1, and Glamorous Romances (1949) #64, and partially reprinted in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 27 (1952) #5, Love Experiences (1949) #18, Ten Story Love Vol. 33 (1954) #1, and Glamorous Romances (1949) #79. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Kisses à la Carte"; "Tricked by Her"; "Front Page Date"; and "He Didn't Mean Love". "Glamorizing Yourself: Check That Popularity Hazard! Tips on Shoe Buying, Seven Ways to Stay Slender..." text article reprinted from "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #1 and reprinted as "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #29 and as "Don't Handicap Yourself..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 35 (1955) #6. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Second Fiddle to My Sister"; "Guilty Nights"; "Dormitory Temptress"; and "The Scheme That Trapped Me". "Glamorizing Yourself: Make it Sparkle..." text article reprinted as "For a More Glamorous You..." in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 31 (1955) #6. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "The Secret Bride"; "Guilty Kisses"; "Reluctant Fiancé" art by Alice Kirkpatrick; and "Stop, Love Thief!". "Glamorizing Yourself: Romance in Your Hands..." text article reprinted from "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #41 and from "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #13, and reprinted as "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #41. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "Honeymoon for One"; "He Promised Me the Stars"; "A Week-End to Remember" reprinted from All Love (1949) #28; and "Too Sentimental" art by Alice Kirkpatrick. "Glamorizing Yourself: The Secret of Popularity..." text article reprinted from "Chats on Charm..." in All Love (1949) #26, "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #39, and "The Secret of Popularity..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 32 (1953) #2, and reprinted as "Chats on Charm..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 35 (1955) #6. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stamp collection book. 48 Pages, B&W, 8.5" x 11". Cover price $0.50.

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Stamp collection book. 48 Pages, B&W, 8.5" x 11". Cover price $0.50.

Stories and art by Jack Sparling and Myron Fass. Romantic drama from Toby Press. Alice is falling for her regular taxi driver Eddy, but dates her boss Mr. Wentworth, who, unknown to Alice, has ulterior motives. Aspiring actresses Pat and Peggy are hired to stage a fight in front of a bank, only to learn they're acting out a diversion for bank robbers. Teen Debbie gets classmate Bill to cover for her while she dates the much older Hank in secret, but that can't end well. I Found Love in a Taxi!; Powerhouse of Deceit!; I Just Love Acting!; Stand-In Boyfriend. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Death Was the Bridegroom starring Fate, art by Ken Rice; Beautiful Voris Denham marries rich men and poisons them; So Fate decrees her end and Death claims her body. The Phantom Gladiator, art by Lou Cameron; During their tour of Europe, Nat Murrano and his wife Grace are trapped in the ruins of Pompeii in Italy. Long Shall the Undead Wail, art by Louis Zansky; A ghoulish history lesson: after their assassination of kind Edward II; in 1327, his wife Isabella and her lover Roger Mortimer are doomed to roam the earth as a ghoul and a female werewolf. Dynasty of Disaster, art by Chic Stone; The story of an Algerian family who ruled the land; The curse of a dying slave haunts each new successor to the throne; They can't shake off the curse and die horribly, one by one. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover photo of Danny Kaye. Stories and art by Irv Novick, Bob Stuart, Vic Martin, and Marv Levy, based on a screenplay by Moss Hart. The official comics adaptation of the 1952 movie about the great Danish fairy tale-spinner. Not a biography, but a fanciful tale about the young writer. Sent away from his hometown because his stories distract his classmates, Hans travels to Copenhagen, where he tells his tales and finds love. Hans Christian Andersen; The Ugly Duckling; The Kings New Clothes; The Little Match Girl; The Nightingale; Thumbelina; the Steadfast Tin Soldier; The Little Mermaid; The Stars of Hans Christian Andersen. 100 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Stories and art by Joe Doolin and others. Pre-Code horror comics from Ajax-Farrell and their anonymous talents. A Faulkneresque tale of murder on a faded Southern plantation includes a zombie and art possibly by Human Torch creator Carl Burgos. A woman hires a witch and then unwisely ignores her bill. A butcher in a famine-stricken city turns to an obvious source for fresh meat. Hands of Terror; Swamp Haunt; House of Chills; Fatal Scalpel. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Carl Burgos and others. Pre-Code horror comics from Ajax-Farrell and their anonymous talents. A ship is taken over by an army of ravenous rats. A zoo's latest acquisition is a minotaur, but it requires a very special diet: human youths. A female ventriloquist's dummy comes to life, and she's brought her friends with her, in a story with art by Human Torch creator Carl Burgos. Crawling Death; Pit of Horror; Monster Mill; Dearest, Deadest Dummy. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Pre-Code horror comics from Ajax-Farrell and their anonymous talents. A scientist makes mental contact with an executed convict's preserved brain. A movie actor drafted to the Korean front uses makeup to fake his own death, but it works too well. A dying plastic surgeon reveals he changed Hitler's face after WWII. Trail to a Tomb; The Corpse Who Killed; Harbinger of Violence; Two on the Aisle... Of Death!; Screams in the Night. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Pre-Code horror comics from Ajax-Farrell and their anonymous talents. A man kills his wife, but she won't stay in the coffin. An art critic's latest objet d'art contains a demon. A female sculptor's jungle refuge succeeds with the help of a mysterious stranger. Madness of Terror; Devil on His Shoulder; The Genius. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Pre-Code horror comics from Ajax-Farrell and their anonymous talents. Scientist Marcus Kemp creates a robot duplicate, then gets blamed for its murders. A man is haunted by unearthly dreams of a departed lover. An escaped killer encounters a witch on the British moors, and it doesn't end well for either of them. Death at the Mardi Gras; Screams in the Swamp; Night of Horror; Murder on the Moor; Witch's Horror. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo Cover. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Van's embrace was his answer and she responded with an ardor that swept away any doubts that she loved him...and he loved her...in "His Deceitful Kisses"! Also in this issue: "My Hero's Homecoming" starring Bob, Cal Payton, Joan, Mr. Payton, Mrs. Payton, Mr. Russell, Mrs. Russell, Ricky Parker and Veda Russell; "Damaging Evidence!"; and "My Shattered Romance"! Plus: Advice on Love Problems letters page by Marilyn Minton. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by Ogden Whitney, John Forte? and unknown. Featuring: "I Was a Convict's Wife"; "Man Chaser"; and "Cruise to Romance" starring Jane Dawson, Steve Carlton III, Mr. Jerdon and Reggie. Plus: She felt as though her world crashed around her head! There they were, the two people she loved most in the world! She had to get away from that house! Don't miss..."Mother Knew Best" starring Janice Harding, Martin Brent, Margo Harding and Tom Moore. And: Advice on Love Problems letters page by Marilyn Minton. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by Ogden Whitney and unknown. If he took Denny away, she'd hate him as long as she lived! Don't miss..."My Secret Shame" with pencils by Ogden Whitney, and starring Beth Forrester, Denny Forrester, Jim Huntley, Mary and Duke Redfield. Also in this issue: "My Lips for Hire"; "I Was a Disgraced Bride"; and "Honor or Love," reprinted (and retitled) from Forbidden Love (1950) #1 and starring Bruce Carter, Carol, Charles Jason, Mr. Thompson and Shirley Stevens. Plus: Advice on Love Problems letters page by Marilyn Minton. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by W.G. Hargis and unknown. If that's what love means, Gloria can play the same game! And she won't care who gets hurt! But with that attitude, will she get the worst of it? Find out in..."I Was Jilted" starring Chuck Bryson, Gloria Frazier and Jeff Gilbert. Plus: More heart-throbbing tales! And: Advice on Love Problems letters page by Marilyn Minton. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover inks by Sam Burlockoff. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. He didn't care for her! He never had! How could he play the fool when her heart was breaking? Read..."I Married a Clown" starring Grace Dodds, Robbie Dodds, Eddie, Buzz, Jean and Tommy. Plus: More heart-throbbing tales! And: Advice on Love Problems letters page by Marilyn Minton. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Jim Tyer and others. Talking magpies Heckle and Jeckle are known for their identical appearance, their distinctive chatter, and their mischievous schemes. Jeckle wins a monkey in a quiz show, but it's even more mischievous than Heckle and Jeckle are. The talking magpies offer to help Dimwit develop a personality that will impress Daphne. The duo decides to reform and do nothing but good deeds, but that causes even more chaos than their pranks. Something for Nothing; Terry Bears: Gold; Moans and Groans; Dimwit: The Foolish Fox; It's All in the Mind; Little Roquefort; An Animal Hunt; Dimwit the Painter; Dinky: Sighting a Kite; Terry Bears: Whistling Papa; The Uninvited Pests. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Talking magpies Heckle and Jeckle are known for their identical appearance, their distinctive chatter, and their mischievous schemes. When their lemonade stand fails, Heckle (or maybe it's Jeckle) decides that a little Foreign Legion scam will improve their business. After termites destroy Dimwit's home, the magpies offer to help him find a new one, whether he wants them to or not. Money-Mad; Little Roquefort: Time Out; Gandy Goose: Good Sports; House Hunting; Dinky: A Circus Treat; Defective Detective. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Talking magpies Heckle and Jeckle are known for their identical appearance, their distinctive chatter, and their mischievous schemes. With television all the rage in the 1950s, Heckle and Jeckle open a scam school for would-be television stars. The talking magpies smuggle Dimwit into an animal show. A coin collector accidentally gives the duo a rare coin while trying to give them a handout. TV Racket; The Tiresome Twosome; Dimwit and Farmer Gray; In the Lion's Cage; Tell It to the Judge; Scratching the Surface; The Rainmaker. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Talking magpies Heckle and Jeckle are known for their identical appearance, their distinctive chatter, and their mischievous schemes. When Dimwit wants to go on a world cruise, Heckle and Jeckle set him up with one - without ever leaving his home. The talking magpies accidentally sign up for the Army, and military chaos results. Trying to sell vacuum cleaners, the duo winds up at the house of a witch. Round the World; We're in the Army; Dimwit: Tough Stuff; Dimwit: Big Catch; The Spy; Dimwit's Secret Treasure; The Super Salesman. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Jim Tyer and others. Talking magpies Heckle and Jeckle are known for their identical appearance, their distinctive chatter, and their mischievous schemes. Heckle and Jeckle are hired as butlers for a high-society party, and hijinks ensue. While working at a space center, the talking magpies are accidentally sent up in a rocket to the moon. The duo's "Split Personality Juice" will turn anyone into someone else. High Sassiety; Dimwit: The Cat's Meow; Moon Daze; The Sleep Walker; Dimwit: Gifts for Dimwit; Dimwit: The Yes Man; Personality Plus; The Super Salesman. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Jim Tyer and others. Talking magpies Heckle and Jeckle are known for their identical appearance, their distinctive chatter, and their mischievous schemes. Heckle and Jeckle get a great deal on buying a whole town, but it turns out to be a movie set. Papa Bear wants to spend his time in the country in peace and quiet, but the Terry Bears get the idea to build a resort on their property. Heckle and Jeckle manage to con their way into a swanky hotel, and then the chaos begins. Fox Hunt; What a Deal; Terry Bears: The Last Resort; Service, Please!; Barker Bill's Comics; Treasure Hunt; Oh, Nertz; No Fair Pinchin'. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Frank Frazetta, John Belfi, Ben Thompson, Harold LeDoux, and Sam Glanzman. Non-fiction comics featuring true tales of heroism from everyday people and courage on the battlefield. Sgt. Lonnie Ashe receives the Bronze Star in Korea, featuring early art by fantasy and comics legend Frank Frazetta; A teen foolishly tries to imitate a stunt he saw in a movie; A girl awakens her family and saves them from a house fire. Only Doing His Job; One Man Army; Bloody Hook Ridge; His Duty Came First; Valiant Volunteer; Heroism on Hill 440; He Died Valiantly; Stuntman's Last Stunt; We Lost Everything But We Saved the Baby; Brooklyn's Great Hero; Staging a Holdup; Everything Burned But the Bible; Guts and Fortitude; Split Second Rescue. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Painted cover by Harvey Fuller. Stories and art by Frank Frazetta, Bill Walton, Robert Peterson, and Mike Roy. Non-fiction comics featuring true tales of heroism from everyday people and courage on the battlefield. Sgt. Wolfe receives the Silver Star for rescuing two men from a mine field, featuring early art by fantasy and comics legend Frank Frazetta/ A teen rescues a friend who falls off a cliff during a hiking trip. Two men save girls who are in danger of drowning. Stranded in a Mine Field; Man vs; Mines; The Trap; Offensive Defensive; Marine with Machine Gun; The Hero of Triangle Hill; The Battle for Life; Mountain Mishap; Teamwork; Remarkable Rescue; Through the Valley of Death. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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High Style for the Highway (1953) was a promotional comic book distributed by Dodge Motor Company. According to this Dodge Motors giveaway, "the well dressed motorist required a wide variety of costumes and special equipment." This booklet illustrates some of the driving fashions of yesteryear and today. 16 pages, full color, newsprint, 7-in. x 5-in.

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Art by Bob Jenney and Bob Powell. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #89. Part of A1 Comics, an anthology from Magazine Enterprises with content that varied from month to month. This issue featured baseball stories. The history of American Little Leagues, then still a fairly recent innovation; All about bunting; The stories of baseball legends Ty Cobb and Jackie Robinson. The cover features another legend, Stan Musial. Small Wonder; The Daffy Dodgers; How to Play First Base; The Little Leagues; Rookies to Watch in '53; Bunting: A Lost Art; Daredevils of the Basepaths; Playing the Outfield; It's in the Cards for '53; Making the Big Leagues. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Hoods Up (1953) is a comic book promotional tool distributed by Fran Oil Filters to service stations. Will Eisner art. 16 pages, 15c cover price. Cover price $0.15.

Hoods Up (1953) is a comic book promotional tool distributed by Fran Oil Filters to service stations. Will Eisner art. 16 pages, 15c cover price. Cover price $0.15.

Hoods Up (1953) is a comic book promotional tool distributed by Fran Oil Filters to service stations. Will Eisner art. 16 pages, 15c cover price. Cover price $0.15.

Hoods Up (1953) is a comic book promotional tool distributed by Fran Oil Filters to service stations. Will Eisner art. 16 pages, 15c cover price. Cover price $0.15.

Hoods Up (1953) is a comic book promotional tool distributed by Fran Oil Filters to service stations. Will Eisner art. 16 pages, 15c cover price. Cover price $0.15.

Hoods Up (1953) is a comic book promotional tool distributed by Fran Oil Filters to service stations. Will Eisner art. 16 pages, 15c cover price. Cover price $0.15.

Reprints from Charlton series. "Race Against Death", "Le Sabre", Jimmy Mullane in "24 Hours at Le Mans!", "Buster Camshaft", "Lee Wallard Hard Driver Who Steps on Hard Luck", and "The Bridgehampton Cup". 28 pages, black and white.

How Does the Three Crop Grow? (1953) is a promotional comic book distributed by the International Paper Co., Mobile, Alabama. The comic tells young readers the wonderful story of how our forest grows and what we need to do to make sure we have wood for future generations. 16 pages, full color, 6.75-in. x 10-in., all newsprint, no cover price.

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Catalog for Elgo Plastics toy called American Plastic Bricks. Their parts included working windows, doors, etc. 11-in. x 81/2-in., 12 pages, full color.

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1953. Instructional guide to drawing the human arm. Part of a popular correspondence art course offered by Art Instruction, Inc., Minneapolis, MN. 8.5" x 13.5". 12 pages. Black and white on glossy paper stock.

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Written by Peter Gowland, a well known glamour photographer. Well illustrated with examples. 5-in. x 6 3/4-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.