Comic books July 1946

Cover art by Sheldon Mayer. Untitled J. Rufus Lion story, art by Ron Santi; Rufus wins third prize in a contest with unexpected consequences. "Brains Plus Brawn," art by Saul Kessler; Doctors mistakenly give vitamin EEEEE to Blackie Bear and turn him into a superbear. Untitled The Three Mouseketeers story, art by Ron Santi; D'Artagmouse enters a tournament to prove his love for Lady Paula. "Gangway! Gangway!" starring Bulldog Drumhead and Oliver Wendell McDuffy, art by Ron Santi. Ol' Judge Owl text story by Martin Naydel (as Martin Nadle). Untitled McSnurtle the Turtle story, script and art by Martin Naydel; McSnurtle's conscience wants him to sue. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 5 #4 - July/Aug. 1946. Single-panel gag cartoons. 10 1/2-in. x 13-in., 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Photo cover of Gene Autry. Stories and art by Jesse Marsh and others. Singing cowboy Gene Autry was a multimedia star from the 1930s-1950s, in music, movies, radio, and television, as well as comic books. This issue features art by Tarzan artist Jesse Marsh. Gene investigates after his friend, rancher Jim Kerr, is killed. Soon he learns that the townspeople believe he was murdered by the phantom El Viento. Gene prevents a man from killing a horse thief, finding there's more to the story of the boy and the horse called Black Imp. The Haunted Ranch; The Wagon Wheel; The Black Imp. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by Ken Hultgren, G. H. Spoor, Jack Cosgriff, Tom Baron, Hortense Gildersleeve, Gil Turner, Ken Champin and Harris Steinbrook. Art by Bob Wickersham, Dan Gordon, Al Hubbard, Gil Turner, Ken Champin, Harris Steinbrook and Ken Hultgren. Cover by Dan Gordon. Funny-animal mayhem from Creston, an imprint of independent publisher ACG, with art by cartooning legend Dan Gordon. Someone steals the Magic Lamp' from Izzy and Dizzy; Robespierre declares hes so tough he could even take on Superkatt; A cat who fancies himself a Big Game Hunter goes hunting for mice. Rosella Robin; Daniel Spaniel; Robespierre; Izzy and Dizzy; Grabbit O'Rabbit; Minnie and Martha Monkey; Big Game Hunter; The Magic Mirror; Marty; Fenwell. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Victor E. Pazmiño cover. Contains funny animal stories. In order of appearance: "Scamper"; "Potter Otter" by Don R. Christensen; "Little Billy Bear"; "Stanley" by Jack Bradbury; "Guffy and Stuffy" art by Curt Perkins; "Deadeye Duck"; "Happy and His Pappy" by Kin Platt; and "Fearless Farmsworth" art by Ray Patin. Comic advertisements: "'Pepsi' the Pepsi-Cola Cop"; and "Speedy Wheeler and His Schwinn-Built Bicycle". Illustrated text stories: "The Little Pink Pig: The Great Big Bear Just Had no Use for Willie!" by Justin Blazer; "The New Sheriff: Billy Beaver Becomes the Hero of Salmon Stream!" by Lily K. Scott; and "Cora Cow's Heroism: An Ambitious Bovine Horns in on Some Trouble!" by Mickey Klar Marks. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Alex Toth and others. Non-fiction comics featuring true tales of heroism from everyday people and courage on the battlefield. The story of young Stonewall Jackson, featuring early art by comics legend Alex Toth; A boy sounds the alarm after a building catches fire; Attorney Andrew Hamilton becomes America's first defender of Freedom of the Press. Substitute Heroine; ...That Another Might Live; A Scout Is Prepared; Mailman Hero; 8 Year Old Hero; Copper!; Message Garcia; When They Were Young; Andrew Hamilton; Frank Eric Drake; The Little Men That Werent There; K-9 Courageous. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Al Bryant. Did Kid Eternity Lose His Power?; Captain Kidd and his crew escape from Eternity because someone had forgotten to "check them in." Swami Mouse, Misfortunes Told starring Marmaduke Mouse, script and art by Ernie Hart. Untitled Her Highness story, art by Janice Valleau. Untitled Betty Bates story, art by Al Bryant. Dan Tootin humor page by Jack Cole. Untitled Charlie Horse story, art by Hal Cooper. Untitled Bob and Swab story, art by Janice Valleau [as Ginger]. Untitled Big Brother story. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Fair $3.51 View scans Staple rust. Spine split from base. Corner Damage. Denting. Edge damage. Soiling. Chew. Discounted from $3.90.

Volume 4, Issue 9 - July 1946, 8.5" x 11", 38 pages, B&W. Long running magazine that features song lyrics, celebrity gossip, articles, and fan letters. Cover price $0.10.

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", 58 pages, B&W, recommended for 16+. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $207.00 View scans Paper: Light tan to off white Label #4398008007 Discounted from $230.00.

ZX-5 becomes a private investigator. In order of appearance: "Sheena, Queen of the Jungle" and "The Hawk" art by Robert Webb; "Stuart Taylor in Weird Stories of the Supernatural" art by Alex Blum; "Sky Girl" art by Matt Baker; "ZX-5" art by Jack Kamen; and "The Ghost Gallery" art by Alex Blum. "Sheena and the Pit of Vengeance" text story. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart FR 1.0 $23.40 INCOMPLETE. Piece missing, interrupts art or story. Discounted from $26.00.

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $118.00 View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by Bud Plant

Cover art by Joe Doolin. "Death Has a Thousand Fangs," art by Howard Larsen; Lance and Nora, brother and sister thieves, attempt to steal the idol of N'geeso's tribe. During the fight, Kaänga inadvertently kills Lance; Nora vows revenge; Nora kidnaps Ann and then disguises herself as Ann in order to lure Kaänga to her camp; While confronting Kaänga, Nora accidentally fires a pistol near his face, blinding him. Untitled story, art by August Froehlich; Simba Junior is a disobedient cub; Simba must save him from a gorilla, crocodiles, and a hunting safari. Jungle Facts filler. Untitled story; After Ogg is accused of stealing the villagers supplies, Wambi discovers that the true thief is Satanic, the tiger. Untitled story, art by Richard Case; Tabu visits his dying mentor, N'moli who tells him, at last, that Tabu was the son of explorers who were killed by a hippopotamus and that toddler, Tabu, was rescued by N'moli; N'moli gives Tabu a cape, with many magical herbs in the lining and dies. "Jungle Justice" text story. Untitled story, art by John Celardo; A pair of thieves trick Terry into believing they are a father and daughter, seeking a human/ape hybrid; The real Dr. Barth arrives at the outpost after the impostors leave, explaining that he was in the jungle looking for an associate named Snyder, lost there since the end of the war; Terry and Keeto catch up to the impostors after they have captured Snyder, who they are hoping will lead them to a gold mine. Untitled story, art by Fran Hopper; Mogo, a wanted criminal, convinces the Byandros that they need to work to eliminate both Camilla and the colonial commission; Several attempts are made on their lives but each is foiled by Camilla. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $26.10 View scan Discounted from $29.00.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $12.60 View scan Discounted from $14.00.

Early science fiction zine of fans offering to trade books. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 10 pages (printed one-side only); no cover price.

Early science fiction zine of fans offering to trade books. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 10 pages (printed one-side only); no cover price.

Early science fiction zine of fans offering to trade books. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 10 pages (printed one-side only); no cover price.

Edited by Ruth Plumly Thompson (sometimes credited as Jo King). Stories and art by Chic Young, Fran Striker, Charles Flanders, Bob Dunn, Frank Miller, Bob Naylor, Lee Falk, Phil Davis, Bela Zaboly, George McManus, Austin Briggs, Jack Sords, Wilson McCoy, Otto Soglow, Ruth Plumly Thompson, Carl Anderson, and Alex Raymond. Pioneering comics publisher David McKay presents an anthology series featuring reprints of King Features Syndicate comic strips. The conclusion of the young Phantom's adventures; Mandrake the Magician and Lothar investigate Mr. Dodder's claim that he's found the Fountain of Youth. Blondie; The Lone Ranger; Dun-Dums; Barney Baxter in the Air; Mandrake the Magician; Thimble Theatre; Bringing Up Father; Flash Gordon; Sords Sports; The Phantom; The Little King; Henry. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 15, Issue 2 - July, 1946. 6.75" x 9.5", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

July 13, 1946. Fiction and non-fiction stories with illustrations. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in.; black and white; 52 pages. Cover price $0.05.

July 20, 1946. Fiction and non-fiction stories with illustrations. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in.; black and white; 52 pages. Cover price $0.05.

July 27, 1946. Fiction and non-fiction stories with illustrations. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in.; black and white; 52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

September 7, 1946. Fiction and non-fiction stories with illustrations. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in.; black and white; 52 pages. Cover price $0.05.

December 7, 1946. Fiction and non-fiction stories with illustrations. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in.; black and white; 52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

July 6, 1946. Vol 23, No 27. Photo cover. Articles by Francis Rufus Bellamy, Darrell Huff, Wilfred List, Robert T. Furman Jr. Fiction by Kermit Shelby, William L. Worden, Harold Goldman, and Howard Riley Raper. Illustrations by Thomas Atwell, Larry Kritcher, Rafael De Soto, Bill O'Brian, and Howell Dodd. "The Thropp Family" comic strip by Lawrence Lariar and Donlou. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 52 pages, black and white with spot color. Cover price $0.05.

52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Musial. Edited by Margery McKay (sometimes credited as G. Whiz). Stories and art by Lee Falk, Phil Davis, Fran Striker, Charles Flanders, Roy Crane, Robert Storm, Mel Graff, Carl Anderson, Chic Young, Bob Dunn, Joe Musial, Tom Sims, and Bela Zaboly. Lee Falk's adventurer Mandrake the Magician gets top billing in this anthology series featuring reprints of King Features Syndicate comic strips. Artist Joe Musial offers readers a dollar for every joke he uses in his strip, Dollar-a-Dither; Little Acorns focuses on junior mechanics, and includes a reference to the then-new concept of atomic energy. Mandrake the Magician; Jan and Aloysius; High Spots; Buz Sawyer; The Lone Ranger; Secret Agent X-9; Henry; Little Acorns; Popeye; Blondie; Dollar-A-Dither. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 1 - July, 1946. 6.75" x 9.75", 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart Very Good $27.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white 2 1/2" Cumulative spine split. Foxing. Soiling. Book length crease. Discounted from $30.00.

Add to cart Good $13.50 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Discounted from $15.00.

Volume 5, Issue 4 - July, 1946. 6.75" x 9.75", 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover pencils by C.C. Beck, inks by Pete Costanza. "The Marvel Family Moves a Town!!", script by Otto Binder; Captain Marvel, Mary Marvel, Captain Marvel, Jr., and Uncle Marvel versus A.A. Atlas. "Captain Marvel, Jr. in Crooks on Ice!"; versus Mr. Sheldon and Red Bern; This story reveals that Freddy Freeman is the mascot of the Beaver Hockey Club. "Mary Marvel and The Marvelous Transport-O-Phone"; Mary Marvel battles Prof. Dripp and Prof. Slugg. "Gun-Shy" text story by Justin Dewey Triem. "Capt. Marvel and The Marvelous Dinosaur," script by Bill Woolfolk; Captain Marvel versus Hiram the Hermit, who he takes over his knee and gives him a good spanking. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Escape from Doom starring Human Torch, art by Al Bellman. Sting of the Bat starring Sub-Mariner, pencils by Allen Simon. Red is for Gore starring Miss America. Road of Destiny text story. Ambassador of Death starring Patriot. The Saga of Sunshine O'Hara starring Angle, art by Carmine Infantino. 52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jack Binder. Stories by Otto Binder and Howard Boughner. Art by Jack Binder and Howard Boughner. Superhero action with Mary Marvel, long-lost sister of the original Captain Marvel, better known these days as Shazam. Mary encounters the Color King, a strange supervillain who can control others' emotions with his mysterious color rays. Mary and her pal Herlock Sholmes try to Scooby-Doo their way to the truth about crooks in a supposedly haunted castle. Georgia Sivana steals an archaeologist's plan to revive ancient mummies, and creates an army of the evil undead. Plus a PSA featuring the 1945 version of the Pledge of Allegiance. Mary Marvel vs. the Color King; Vita Min; Ghost Games; Dizzy Daisy; Not Too Soft; Entombed!; The Swooning Crooners. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Issue #2 - July(?) 1946. Assume reprints partial contents of Mary Marvel Comics #2. Canadian edition published by Anglo-American Publishing Company. Cover price $0.10.