Comic books October 1952

Volume 8, Issue 34 - October 1952. Photo cover by Bill Stone. One of many vintage supermarket tabloid magazines full of high profile FBI and CIA cases of the era, accompanied by black and white photographs and testimonials from those involved in, and close to the events themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 72 pages, B&W, recommended for 16+. Cover price $0.15.

Stories and art by George McManus (credited), George Swanson and Otto Soglow. Humor comics based on the popular newspaper strip Bringing Up Father by George McManus. Wealthy rogue Jiggs tries to escape his dish-hurling wife Maggie and her plans to reform him. Jiggs must endure a high-society party. Half-Pint Hogan goes to a dog show. Also featuring stories from Bringing Up Father's topper strip, Snookums. Snookums: Bye-Bye Baby; Fun and Frolic!; Snookums: Cry Baby!; Life With Maggie!; High Society; On the Ball!; Jiggs Pays Off!; The Flop Family: Merry-Go-Round!; Half-Pint Hogan: The Dog Show! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Al Avison (credited as Ham Fisher). Stories and art by Ham Fisher and Bob Powell. The amiable boxer strip becomes a pre-Code war comic as the Cold War and Korean conflict heat up. US soldiers think they've contained the enemy, but they didn't reckon on guerrilla fighters. A battalion chafes against its straight-arrow new commander, who insists the men shave every day. Plus a year-by-year history of World War II. Also featuring an introduction - announcing the first of Joe Palooka's Korean War adventures - that is the very definition of "gung ho." Guerrilla Guns; Spit and Polish; Repeat Performance; The Story of World War II! 1942; The Luck of the Irish; Live Bait; The Soldier! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Alex Toth cover contains an art paste-in from Joe Yank (1952) #7; see "Joe Yank in Two-Man War", story page two, panel six. Contains Korean War era stories. In order of appearance: "Joe Yank, Miss Foxhole of 1952"; "K.P. Kennedy in Rise 'N' Shine" art by Art Saaf; "The Aerial Tramway"; "Joe Yank, Chosen's Sacred Bull" art by Art Saaf; "Pinhead Perkins, P.F.C. in 'Give Him the Bird!'" art by Dan DeCarlo; "Photoforts"; "Joe Yank in Hex Champ"; and "Our Navy Comes of Age". "The Light That Didn't Fail: U.S. Aviators Prove There's More Than One Way to Spot a Target!" illustrated text story by Charles S. Strong. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Hands Off!"; Eugene Varo designs artificial hands, and strives to imitate "the old masters" in that field; However, his creations are rejected by manufacturer Perry Nugent; Returning home, Varo is confronted by a ghostly figure who desires to take the hands back to the past, as "they are too beautiful for this age." "Revenge From Beyond" text story, art by Joe Maneely. "The Corpse!", pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Sy Barry; This story is narrated by the dead body of John Saxton; Before his death, he had been engaged to marry a woman named Barbara, but suspected her of having an affair with his brother Donald. "I Didn't See a Thing!", art by Louis Zansky; Running from the police, wanted criminal Ed Rocco ducks into a bar, where he meets a rather strange-seeming bartender; Rocco buys a drink in an attempt to quiet his nerves, but he soon sees the ghosts of the men he has murdered gliding into the bar and threatening to kill him. "The Stroke of Midnight!", art by Carmine Infantino; Bank president Ebenezer Grimm fires a longtime employee for being too "soft-hearted," and then he forecloses on the mortgage of an old woman, forcing her out of her house. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Bill Everett. Witch Woman; A witch curses her killer with the stipulation that her spirit will enter the body of each maiden that his male descendants fall in love with. The Thread text story. The Thing in the Graveyard, art by Jack Keller; A man marries a woman for ten thousand dollars in insurance money coming from her dead son, but she buys a monument with the money and when he tries to kill her, the monument strangles him. It Waits in the Box; An atomic blast creates a horrible monster immune to guns and poison gas so they try to dump it in the sea but curious sailors open the crate against orders. The Bookworms, script by Hank Chapman, art by Ed Robbins. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Bill Vigoda. "We Want A Re-Count"; Jughead wins every category in the school favorites because he voted for himself enough to win a majority. "Labor Of Love"; Pop Tate hires Jughead to be a soda jerk, but Jughead doesn't make a very good worker. "Leaf Me Alone"; Mr. Weatherbee offers a day off of school for the student who will rake the leaves; Jughead piles the leaves and starts to burn them; The smoke goes straight into Mr. Weatherbee's office. "Spellbound"; Reggie pronounces the word "xenodochein" and asks Archie to spell it backwards, so Archie spells "it" backwards. "Party Line"; Jughead's father encourages him to be more social since it's his birthday; He overhears his friends planning his surprise party; He invites everyone to the Chok'lit Shoppe that night. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Edited by J. F. Byrne and Jerry Iger. Stories and art by Robert Webb and Murphy Anderson. An influential anthology starring jungle hero Sheena, featuring early art by legendary comics artists in the Eisner-Iger Shop. Military stories continue to dominate the title, even in Ghost Gallery, as the Korean War and Cold War drag on; One-eyed detective The Eye investigates The Case of the Altitude Killer; Sheena sets out to rescue a peaceful chief from a witch doctor who wants to lead his tribe to war. Ghost Gallery; The Eye; Red Thirteen; The Sure Thing; Star Pirate; Sheena, Queen of the Jungle. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Maurice Whitman. Untitled story, art by Maurice Whitman; A series of forest fires brings Kaänga and his companions to investigate; They find the villainous white man, Benton, and his fakir, Kasmir, extorting riches from local chief, Torga; Kasmir has used magnifying glasses to spark fires and tells the Chief that they are black magic juju fires. Untitled Jungle Tales story; Trader Jim, N'Boli, and Tommy explore some jungle ruins; After fending off a leopard, Tommy finds a warrior's shield; N'Boli tells him of the importance of shields to a young warrior, and how finding one can bring good fortune. "The Animal Trainer" text story by Clyde Beatty. Untitled story, art by Henry Kiefer; Wambi senses that the local volcano is about to erupt, and he warns his animal friends to flee; Sirdah the Tiger is skeptical and resists; The rest of the animals comply, but run into a hunting party; Sirdah accuses Wambi of leading them into an ambush. Untitled story, art by Tony D'Adamo; The god Kintu sends a warning vision to Chief Lobengola; When Arab slavers arrive, Lobengola leads them into a valley of killer elephants controlled by Kintu. Untitled story, art by Matt Baker; Beylo's golden juju statue has been stolen, and tribesman Kamo blames the Masai, yet has no proof; War will break out unless Tiger Girl can solve the mystery; Her investigation finds a white man guilty of the theft, and worse, setting the two tribes against each other. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Marvin Stein. The Twentieth Century Pirates!; a man gets in trouble for dealing in contraband. The Perfect Setup!; bad guys Rods April and Jerry Cramer go on vacation, but set their eyes on an old ladys diamonds. Restless Dead!, pencils by Mort Meskin. Ticket to the Gallows! Too Smart to Burn! 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Movie cowboy Lash Larue is known for his trademark black outfit and his skill with a bullwhip. Outlaws plot to rob a stagecoach full of gold right from under Lash's nose, and when he gets too close, he becomes a literal target. "Roving marshal" Lash finds danger when he uncovers a plot to kidnap the rightful leader of the Onopoga tribe. Wagonwheels explains how to get to Hot Springs: set your bed on fire. Target for Highwaymen; Dusty: The Dude Who Did Nothing; Molasses Mouth; The Prairie Betrayal; Lamebrain Lem; Wagonwheels; Slick Trick; Inferno on Wheels. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Painted cover art by Morris Gollub. Lassie Horns In; Cliff runs out of gas driving Gerry to town to send a cable. Untitled story; Rocky and Cliff both want to try out for the basketball team. Lassie Catches a Big One; On a trip to the beach on her own Lassie gets sold to a guy who teaches her a new trick: Fetch the elephant from the mantle. A Cutup Can't Cut In; Rocky takes a job at the cleaner's to earn money to take Gerry to the formal. Cliff has plans to prevent Rocky from going, but he doesn't count on Lassie. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Katy Keene by Bill Woggon Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Alfonso Greene and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and - in the later issues - sometimes crime. Small-town soda jerk Emma follows her boyfriend Jerry into a life of crime and squalor after they quit school, but soon realizes she's made a mistake. Letty loses her job narrating old silent films - which really puts a date to this story - and goes to work with handsome DA candidate Ted, but an ill-advised remark almost ends both their careers. Nora reveals how she manipulated her way from being a maid in a wealthy household to the fiancee of the handsome heir, but she didn't expect to fall in love on the way. Dont Quit School; The Lonely One; Her Enemy; I Told Him Too Late. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Steve Muffatti and Bill Hudson. Harvey Comics presents the adventures of Little Audrey, mischievous star of movie cartoons. Audrey dreams herself into an African safari. When the Complaint Dept. refuses to give Audrey a refund for a cross-eyed doll, Audrey declares war. A very early Casper the Friendly Ghost story, in which Casper "inherits" a castle and sets out to help the humans who live there. Little Audrey; Refund Trouble; Tiger Hunt; Forest Fire!; Casper the Friendly Ghost; Buzzy; Baby Huey; Herman and Katnip; Pony Girl! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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The Tinklebird; the Fellers lead Lulu and Annie on a wild goose chase for a non-existent bird. The Balloon Derby; Lulu and the Fellers are in competition in the butcher Mr. Kohlkutz's balloon hunt. The Hero; Tubby stages a rescue of Lulu in order to impress Gloria. The Case of the Missing Perfume; Tubby thinks it was Lulu's pop who took her mother's perfume. The Kangaroo Kid; Lulu tells Alvin about the little girl who was raised by a kangaroo. The Gentleman; Tubby wants to learn better manners so that Gloria will be impressed. Two-page text story, Lulus Diry ("Diary"). Inside back cover has advertisement for Dells Comics Club Cover. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Richard N. Bibler. This book is about Worthal and his social environment - including Professor Snarf. College humor with the intensity and force of true satire. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, B&W.

Volume 1 -2nd and later printings. By Richard N. Bibler. This book is about Worthal and his social environment - including Professor Snarf. College humor with the intensity and force of true satire. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, B&W.

Cover by Warren Kremer. Stories and art by Warren Kremer and others. Joe Palooka's speechless sidekick from the popular Ham Fisher boxing strip gets his own comic, noteworthy for early versions of Little Dot and other Harvey characters. Joe Palooka decides to put on his own one-man circus for the neighborhood kids, and enlists Little Max to help him out. Little Max offers a buy-one-get-one deal for his shoe-shining business. Plus solo stories featuring Humphrey. Something For Nothing; Humphrey; Little Max Rhymes with Reason. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Jim Tyer and others. Little Roquefort the mouse and Percy Puss the cat have a Tom & Jerry relationship - or Itchy & Scratchy, if you prefer. Heckle and Jeckle feel superior when they win a new convertible in a contest, and Dimwit just gets an old horse, but when a flood strikes, it's Dimwit who becomes a hero. Percy gets a job as a night watchman in an office, but when he finds Roquefort, office supplies become weapons. Roquefort uses a book on "Magic and Hypnotism" to take his mind-games against Percy to the next level. Dinky; Toy Trouble; Heckle and Jeckle: Stormy Weather; The Office Pest; Farmer Gray; Heckle and Jeckle; Terry Bears; The Magic Spree; Dimwit; Treat for Dimwit. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover art by Ernest Nordli. Promo for subscriptions to the Dell Lone Ranger Comic; Premium is free group picture of Dell Comics characters. The Outlaw's Fiancee, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Tom Gill; A gangleader's fiancee is shot when she attempts to warn the sheriff of the gang's newest robbery. The Law Lady, art by Tom Gill; When the sheriff of Gunstock is murdered, his widow takes the sheriff's job. Unwelcome Visitors, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Tom Gill; The White Mask bandit and his accomplice kidnap Dan Reid. Facts about the Great Plains. Clan of the Badger text story Gaylord Du Bois. Attacked by Peccaries, script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jon Small; Young Hawk, and Little Buck fight off an attack by a pack of peccaries then help Desert Lark escape from two warriors; The trio heads over a mountain and descends into Death Valley. Bat Mastersons Advice to Gunslingers fact page. Stan "The Man" Musial Wheaties ad. Based on the popular Western TV series. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Ernest Nordli. Short article about the wolverine, also known as the skunk bear. The Treasure of Doom, art by Alberto Giolitti; When a desert storm uncovers a handful of gold coins, Tonto agrees to help Dr. Andrews search for a cave where more coins are supposedly hidden; The two of them encounter a gang of outlaws, and it becomes a race to see who will find the treasure first. Range Feud, pencils by Alberto Giolitti; Tonto saves a girl from gunmen and then becomes in a range war between two sheep-herding families. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"The Invading Herd," "The Dark Pool," "The Runaway," and "Silver Takes the Long Trail Home." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Canadian edition with same content as U.S. edition. Inside front cover is blank; indica appears on bottom of back cover rather than at bottom of first story page. Cover price $0.10.

"Alice in Terrorland" by Alex Toth. Jack Katz art. Cover price $0.10.

Photo Cover. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Wade's kisses were like fire on her lips! Read..."Too Late for Regrets" starring Evelyn, Norma, Tom Naylor and Wade Chapman. Also featuring: "I Listened to a Romance-Wrecker!" starring Charlie, Eva, Greg Chandler, Lois Carter, Pam and Phil; "Ring on My Finger!" starring Bill Medford, Larry Parker, Sherry Carleton and Steve; and "The Wrong Kind of Faith" starring Barbara Winston, Ginny, Mel Huntley, Mr. Garvey, Mrs. Garvey and Mrs. Potter. Plus: 1-page text story "I Get What I Want" starring Bruce Brandon, Ginny, Jim and Sheila. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Ed Robbins, and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Carhop Linda falls for busboy Rick, but he's secretly wealthy, in an early story (and cover) by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Socially awkward Nella wants to break out of her shell, but aggressive Johnny is the wrong guy for her. Nan and Judy set their sights on college hunks Glenn and Alex. Weekend of Shame; Cupid's Little Helper!; Secrets From a Love Diary; Prescription for Happiness; Open Season for Romance! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A wealthy woman finally notices the handsome man who drives her everywhere; Advice for girls on enhancing their feminine traits for male attention; A woman pretends to be sophisticated to interest men, but all she manages to attract are poseurs. Chauffeur and the Lady; Wise Gal; Love Is a Funny Thing; Are You Feminine?; Men Can Be Tempted!; Make-Believe Sophisticate; Rain, Followed by Romance! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Debut issue of the iconic publication Mad, which would change to magazine format with issue 24. Cover by Harvey Kurtzman. "Hoohah!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Jack Davis; Two youngsters run out of gas and enter a house they think is haunted. "Blobs!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Wally Wood; Alfred outlines a terrible thought he has about the end of humanity. "Enter Cosmo McMoon!" text story by Harvey Kurtzman. "Crow Vadis?" text story by Harvey Kurtzman. "Ganefs!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Bill Elder; A perfect crime is hatched but Bumble fumbles. "Varmint!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by John Severin; Textron is hunting the killer of Melvin and kills every suspect. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Chesley Bonestell. Fantasy and science fiction stories by Michael Shaara, L. Sprague DeCamp & Fletcher Pratt, J. T. McIntosh, P. G. Wodehouse, Anthony Boucher, Miriam Allen DeFord, Leslie Charteris, Margaret St. Clair (as Idris Seabright), Doris P. Buck, Zenna Henderson, and Jack Finney. Softcover. 5.5-in. x 7.5-in. 132 pages, black and white (all text). Cover price $0.35.