Comic books March 1942

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The Gold Seal Novel was a tabloid-sized weekly supplement of the Philadelphia Inquirer issued with the Sunday edition of the newspaper. Between 1934 and 1949, they published almost 400 of these novels.

The Gold Seal Novel was a tabloid-sized weekly supplement of the Philadelphia Inquirer issued with the Sunday edition of the newspaper. Between 1934 and 1949, they published almost 400 of these novels.

The Gold Seal Novel was a tabloid-sized weekly supplement of the Philadelphia Inquirer issued with the Sunday edition of the newspaper. Between 1934 and 1949, they published almost 400 of these novels.

Vintage photo magazine featuring Reader submitted photographs, and pictorials focusing on Sports, Celebrities, Controversies, and Fashions of the time. Brief article on newspaper comic strip artists with a single panel cartoons. 10-in. x 13 1/2-in., 51 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Vintage photo magazine featuring Reader submitted photographs, and pictorials focusing on Sports, Celebrities, Controversies, and Fashions of the time. 10-in. x 13 1/2-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Vintage photo magazine featuring Reader submitted photographs, and pictorials focusing on Sports, Celebrities, Controversies, and Fashions of the time. Brief article on newspaper comic strip artists with a single panel cartoons. 10-in. x 13 1/2-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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Life stories of Dr. James E. West (Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America), Errol Flynn, and others. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Dan Zolnerowich (as Zolne Rowich). The Warrior-Maid of Mercury starring Mars, God of War, art by Joe Doolin. Reef Ryan story. Our Solar System fact page. Norge Benson story, art by Al Walker. Auro Lord of Jupiter story, art by Seymour Reit. Invisible People text story starring Jeff Drake. Flint Baker story. Gale Allen and the Girl Squadron story, art by George Carl Wilhelms. The Graveyard of Space starring Star Pirate. The Red Comet story, art by Saul Rosen. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 1, Issue 2 - March 1942, 8.5" x 11.5", 70 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Gill Fox. "Firebrand Joins the Navy," script by S. M. Iger, art by Reed Crandall; Rod and Slugger join the U.S. Navy Reserve and were assigned duty aboard the destroyer "Russell," and their mission was to escort a British vessel safely across the ocean. "The Van Deth Brothers," script and art by Fred Guardineer; The Mouthpiece catches up with the Van Deth Brothers in the act of disposing of a body, and, in the ensuing chase, Skul dies after tumbling from a rooftop. "The Plane Hijacking Scheme" starring Eagle Evans, art by Clark Williams. "The Jewelry Store Frameup" starring Steele Kerrigan, script and art by Al Bryant. "The Origin of Manhunter," script by Tex Blaisdell, art by Alex Kotzky; When Dan's girlfriend's brother is wrongly accused of murder, he becomes the Manhunter to straighten things out. "The Sinister Eight Ball," script and art by Jack Cole; Plastic Man stops Professor McSneer's invention, the Eight Ball, which is a rolling destructive machine that attracts precious metals. "The Light of the Orient" starring Chic Carter, script and art by Vernon Henkel; Murderous doings around an old Chinese jewel. "The Education of Butcher Bowes," script and art by George E. Brenner; #711 (Daniel Dyce) vs. Butcher Bowes. "Seven Strokes of Doom" text story by Dick Mace. "Chaos In Cuba" starring Phantom Lady, art by Arthur Peddy; Don and Sandra travel to Cuba to investigate subversive activities of European tourists. "Gigolo Jones" one-page story starring Burp the Twerp, script and art by Jack Cole. "Smashing the Submarine" starring The Human Bomb, script and art by Paul Gustavson (as Paul Carrol). 68 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Frank Thomas, Bob Jenney, Jim Chambers, Jack Ficklen, Dan Gormley, Albert Hartje and Bill Ely. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. The Owl and Owl Girl investigate a classic locked-room murder mystery after businessman Penrose is found dead. A young war refugee is temporarily adopted by Terry and Connie, but war profiteer Hunter Yurk gets involved when he learns who her father is. The Head, the mysterious leader of the Ring criminal gang, figures out that Powder is an imposter. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. Smilin' Jack; The Crusoes; Terry and the Pirates; The Voice, the Invisible Detective; Smokey Stover; You're in the Army Now; Gasoline Alley; True Spy Stories: Boy Spy of the West Coast, Termite Spies; The Owl; The Masked Pilot; Gang Busters; The Hurricane Kids. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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March 1942. Mechanical science and technology magazine. Includes: "The Emergency Patrol" civil-defense programs. 6.75" x 9.5". 250 pages. B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 140, Issue 3 - March 1942. Cover by Matt Murphey. Feature article on Douglas Aircraft. Also includes articles on automobile, home, and workshop upkeep projects. 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 240 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $0.15.

Cover art by Jack Binder. Untitled stories starring Doctor Frost (art by Ben Thompson), Frankenstein (script and art by by Dick Briefer), General and the Corporal (script and art by Ken Browne), Green Lama (script by Ken Crossen as Richard Foster, art by Charles Sultan), Spike Mason (art by Reade Conrad), and Power Nelson, Futureman (art by Paul Norris as Roy Paul). The Chetniks starring Ted O'Neil of the R.A.F., art by Win. Yank and Doodle, art by Paul Norris. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

A magazine for the amateur wireless operators. Cover price $0.25.

Published by Hugo Gernsback, considered the father of science-fiction. This issue is centered around the new medium of television with Gernsback's editorial, "The Television Age". 8.5" x 11.5". 128 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.25.

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Stories and art by George J. Hecht, Natalie Purvin Prager and Dan Fanshaw. Biographies in comics form, featuring famous figures as well as heroes of the everyday. Toussaint Louverture leads Haiti to freedom; Native American leader Sitting Bull becomes a symbol; Vaudeville legend Eddie Foy takes the stage with his children, the Seven Little Foys. Can Fishing Be Heroic?; John Paul Jones; Gellert the Loyal Dog of Wales; The Avenger, Major Raoul Lufbery; Toussaint Louverture; Everyday Hero: John D. Craig; Real Heroes Quiz; Sitting Bull; Real Heroes Hall of Fame; Eddie Foy; Snatched From Death; Girl in Command; Glenn Cunningham; Super-Strategist. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 21, Issue 5 - June, 1942. 8.5" x 11", 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Canadian series. March, 1942. Cover price $0.25.

Spring 1942. Cover by Hannes Bok. Science Fiction by Ray Cummings "The Shadow Girl", Frederick Pohl & C. M. Kornbluth & Robert A. Lowndes (as "Paul Dennis Lavond"), Donald A. Wollheim (as "Millard Verne Gordon"), George R. Hahn, C. M. Kornbluth (as "Cecil Corwin"), and James Hollis Mason. Illustrations by Smolenski, Chester Cohen & Damon Knight (as "Conanight"), John R. Forte, Jr., and Hannes Bok. 6 3/4" x 9 1/2"; black and white; 144 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Stories and art by George Tuska, Ken Battefield, Ernie Hart, Charles Sultan, Richard Speed, Bill Madden and Art Pinajian. A catch-all anthology from Chesler / Dynamic, featuring adventure, superheroes and comedy. Rocketman investigates after an atomic scientist is murdered and his daughter is kidnapped. Rocket Boy takes his flying suit to Africa to solve the mystery of his father's disappearance, but first he must find a lost diamond mine and battle a lion. In a macabre, unusual story, heroic witch Mother Hubbard battles a band of ogres that are stealing children's eyes; if she beats them, she can magically restore the eyes. Mother Hubbard was listed in Jon Morris's 2015 book The League of Regrettable Superheroes. Fun cover by an unknown artist. Master Key; Rocketman; Plenty of Noise for a Penny; Mother Hubbard; Scoop Daily: Sacrifice; Rocketboy; Globe Trotter; Dan Hastings: The Return of Dr. Strange; Corporal Grant. Title changes to Yankee Comics (1941 Armed Service Edition) for issues #4-7. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

This magazine is loaded with exclusive celebrity portraits from the golden-age of cinema. All portraits have a faux autograph, as well as text explaining why they are important to cinema history. Cover price $0.10.

Women's magazine with articles and fiction. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Cover art by Irwin Hasen. Wonder Woman story, script by William Moulton Marston (signed as Charles Moulton), art by Harry G. Peter; Diana gets a job as Col. Darnell's secretary. The Flash Celebrates the President's Diamond Jubilee Birthday public service announcement. Black Pirate story, script and art by Sheldon Moldoff. Mr. Terrific story, script by Charles Reizenstein, art by Hal Sharp. Gay Ghost story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Howard Purcell. Little Boy Blue story, script by Bill Finger, art by Jon L. Blummer. The Case of the Phantom Killers starring Wildcat, script by Bill Finger, art by Irwin Hasen. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 41, Issue 1 - March 1, 1942. 6.5" x 9", 114 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 41, Issue 2 - March 15, 1942. 6.5" x 9", 114 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Canadian Edition. March, 1942. Full Length Feature Novel: "The Thunder King" by Maxwell Grant. Short Stories: "The Devil's Inn" by William G. Bogart, and "Killers Use Sewers" by Stafford Lewis. 116 pages, Text Only with chapter illustrations, 7" x 9.5". Cover price $0.15.