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  • Issue #2
    Return of the Outlaw (1953) 2

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    Cover by Stan Campbell. Stories and art by Stan Campbell and Jack Sparling. Toby Press re-presents the adventures of Billy the Kid, a folk hero rather than a killer, as seen in Billy the Kid Adventure Magazine (1950). Billy finds a body in the creek that turns out to be a dummy, accidentally getting caught up in a wanted killer's plot to fake his own death. Billy investigates when the kid he met on the stagecoach is kidnapped, even though his ranch land is supposed to be worthless. When Dan Magee is sentenced to hang, his sister comes gunning for Billy the Kid, thinking he's to blame, but the real killer is someone else entirely. Stand-In for Death; Masquerade; Tex Keeler's Cowboy Lingo; Ten-Gallon Allen; The Hanging of Dan Magee; The Crooked Deck; Clay Allison, Terror of the Washita! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #3
    Return of the Outlaw (1953) 3

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    Cover by Stan Campbell. Stories and art by Art Helfant and others. Toby Press re-presents the adventures of Billy the Kid, a folk hero rather than a killer, as seen in Billy the Kid Adventure Magazine (1950). Billy and his sidekick Tar Woods get caught up in a town's strange traditions around their annual horse race. Billy aids a woman who's been claiming Billy the Kid as her brother to scare off outlaws seeking her lost gold mine. Billy gets a job as a sharpshooter in a Wild West show, but his skills may give away his true identity. The Brazos Beauty; The Mark of Z; Sure-Shot; Tumbleweed Tim and Chuck. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #4
    Return of the Outlaw (1953) 4

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    Stories and art by Jack Sparling, Jimmy Thompson, Leon Winik and Art Helfant. Toby Press re-presents the adventures of Billy the Kid, a folk hero rather than a killer, as seen in Billy the Kid Adventure Magazine (1950). Billy helps a boy make a stand against a corrupt town banker. A madman hunts Billy for sport, in a Most Dangerous Game scenario. Prospector Pete gives his opinion of the new railroad. Outlaws Hang Together; The Mustang; Manhunt; Ambush in Carson City; Prospector Pete. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #5
    Return of the Outlaw (1953) 5

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    Cover by Leon Winik. Stories and art by Jack Sparling and Elmer Wexler. Toby Press re-presents the adventures of Billy the Kid, a folk hero rather than a killer, as seen in Billy the Kid Adventure Magazine (1950). To prove his own innocence, Billy sets out to bring in a killer, but the weather and the wolves are against him. Billy tries to prevent a boy driven by vengeance from committing murder. Wolfbait; Revenge Fever; Killer Not Wanted! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #6
    Return of the Outlaw (1953) 6

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    Stories and art by Jack Sparling and others. Toby Press re-presents the adventures of Billy the Kid, a folk hero rather than a killer, as seen in Billy the Kid Adventure Magazine (1950). Town vigilantes try to hang Billy and anyone else who crosses them, but he is saved by a young orphan with vengeance on his mind. Billy gets caught up in a range war after rescuing a rancher from a horse-whipping. Billy finds trouble after saving a little girl from a stampede. Hangman's Nemesis; The Maverick Factory; At the Drop of a Hat; Hepsibar's Pal Joey; Oldtimer: Chief Cackleberry. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Rin Tin Tin One of the Family HC (1953 Whitman) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Written by Frank Kearns. Art by Samuel Armstrong. Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 8-in., 28 pages, full color

  • Issue #54
    Rocky Lane Western (1949) 54
    • Centerfold detached at one staple.

    Movie cowboy Allan "Rocky" Lane roams the West with a yen for justice. "Undercover Marshal" Rocky investigates a series of sniper killings and their connection to a bitter young man whose father was killed by a vigilante mob. Dee Dickens describes the faults of the town's various restaurants. Plus a vintage ad for an autographed photo of Rocky Lane and Black Jack. Death's Justice; The Taming of the Chief; Sagebrush; Dee Dickens: Restaurant Rigamarole; Gopher Face; Old Smokey; The Outcast. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #29

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    Australian Series. Love Problems. In this issue: "Torment", "Nobody Wanted Me", "Love Starved", and "My Frozen Heart". 7.5-in x 10.5-in, 28 Pages, B&W.

  • Issue #2
    Romantic Hearts (1953 2nd Series) 2
    • Staple rust with migration.

    Cover art by Dick Beck. "Lost Love," pencils by Pete Costanza (?), inks by Dick Beck; Donna breaks her engagement to Bert after falling in love with Harris, who is directing her in an amateur play; However, Harris then tells her "men like me...only play at love!"; Donna tries to go back to Bert but learns he is now engaged to someone else and her only hope is that someday she'll find happiness. "Part Time Wife," art by Ed Goldfarb; Ella is engaged to Joel but wants a career of her own first; She gets a job working for department store executive Francesca in New York; Francescas husband John lives in California and visits her infrequently but "phones her at least three times a week, all the way from the coast!" "Love's Second Chance" text story. "Love Was the Winner," art by Lou Cameron; Physical education teacher Janet meets tennis pro Clint and becomes his "secretary and practice tennis partner" on the tour, as well as his girlfriend; However, she discovers him cheating on her and learns from Clints manager Cy that Janet was "Clints fifth secretary." "A Ballot from My Heart": Marcia goes to work for the Independent Party after her politician father dies; She falls in love with assistant district attorney Mark and they are married; Party boss McCracken urges Marcia to convince Mark to run for district attorney; Mark agrees, planning to clean up corruption. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #3
    Romantic Hearts (1953 2nd Series) 3

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    Cover by Dick Beck. Stories and art by Ed Goldfarb and Dick Beck. More torrid tales of pulse-quickening dalliances and affairs of the heart. Redheaded Gerry is looking for the perfect man, and she dismisses several very good men in the process. For convoluted reasons, Mona must marry Hal for a "Bride of the Year" media event, even though they can't stand each other. Nurse Lora falls for handsome patient Guy, but can't bear to tell him she's an ex-con. Second Best; Loveless Honeymoon; The Fall-and Rise-of a Co-Ed; The Past Is My Undoing; Too Old For Love. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #38
    Romantic Secrets (1949 Fawcett) 38

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    Photo cover. "So Long" one-page story, script and art by Howard Boughner; Daisy's telephone cord is too long. "I Tried to Trap Him into Marriage," art by Bernard Baily; Lois has long assumed she will marry her neighbour Gruff, but he says he loves newcomer Marlene; Lois has a nervous breakdown and insists Gruff is "indispensable" to her health. "My Consuming Envy"; Jan feels Diane has an advantage in a piano competition because Diane's father is a mine superintendent and hers is just a miner; Jan stirs up the miners and they demand fair play; the board members are intimidated and unjustly award Jan the prize. "Cute Dish" text story by Ruth Sterling. "True to You"; Ronnie moves to be near her boyfriend Jim, who has just been drafted; Jim helps pay her hotel bills, but is unable to spend much time with her; She begins dating George, a captain; Jim jealously confronts them and is confined to quarters, but leaves to see Ronnie and is arrested. One-page biography of actor William Lundigan. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #21
    Romantic Story (1949 Charlton) 21

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    Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Marie marries wealthy, older Neil, even though she really loves George, but her manipulative behavior drives them both away. Teacher Ellen falls for handsome boat captain Mat on a school field trip, but her fellow teacher Sybil does not approve. George and Audrey are in love, but pressures over money and a house may drive them apart before they can even marry. Plus comics bios of Hollywood legends Terry Moore (star of Mighty Joe Young) and Rock Hudson. Two and Two Make Love; The Day That Love Died; Dream Girl of the Month: Terry Moore; Island of Love; Dream-Beau of the Month: Rock Hudson; I'll Make You Care. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Vol. 1 #4
    Romantic West Annual (1950-1953 Standard Publishing) Pulp Vol. 1 #4

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  • Issue #1
    Roundhouse Products (1953 Model Die Casting Co.) Catalog 1

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    1953. A catalog of model trains and accessories. 8.5" x 11", 34 pages, B&W.

  • Issue #49

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    UK Reprint series. Reprints material from Roy Rogers Comics (1948-1961) #83. 6.75-in x 9.5-in, 36 Pages, B&W.

  • Issue #1

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  • Issue #2

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  • Issue #3

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    Volume 4, 1st Printing - Double Feature "Dope Doll" and "The Bigamy Kiss" both by Steve Harragan. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 320 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #5

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  • Issue #6

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    • Back cover detached 10%.

    Volume 7, 1st Printing - Double Feature "Savage Mistress" by Jon Hartt, and "Concubine" by Elsie Dean. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 288 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #8

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    • Front cover detached 10%. Water damage: Slight.
    • Back cover detached 5%.

    Volume 9, 1st Printing - Aphrodite's Lover by Arthur McArthur. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 287 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #10

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  • Issue #11
    Royal Books Giant Editions (1953-1954 Royal Books) Digest 11



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    • Front cover detached 10%. Back cover detached 5%.

    Volume 11, 1st Printing - Double Feature "The Queen's Warrent" by Talbot Mundy, and "Paths of Glory" by Humphrey Cobb. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 320 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #12

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  • Issue #13

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  • Issue #14
    Royal Books Giant Editions (1953-1954 Royal Books) Digest 14

    Volume 14, 1st Printing - "Matador" by Marguerite Steen. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 320 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #15

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  • Issue #16

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  • Issue #17
    Royal Books Giant Editions (1953-1954 Royal Books) Digest 17
    • Front cover detached 10%. Back cover detached 5%.

    Volume 17, 1st Printing - Double Feature "The Other Stranger" by Daoma Winston, and "Adam and Two Eves" by Anonymous. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 320 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #18

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  • Issue #19

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  • Issue #20
    Royal Books Giant Editions (1953-1954 Royal Books) Digest 20

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    Volume 20, 1st Printing - Double Feature, "Full Moon" by Talbot Mundy, and "High Priest of California" by Charles Willeford. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 320 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #21
    Royal Books Giant Editions (1953-1954 Royal Books) Digest 21
    • Back cover detached 10%.

    Volume 21, 1st Printing - "Highway Episode" by George Weller. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 320 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #22

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  • Issue #23

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  • Issue #24
    Royal Books Giant Editions (1953-1954 Royal Books) Digest 24

    Volume 24, 1st Printing - "Roxana" by Daniel Defoe. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 320 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #25
    Royal Books Giant Editions (1953-1954 Royal Books) Digest 25
  • Issue #26
    Royal Books Giant Editions (1953-1954 Royal Books) Digest 26

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    Volume 26, 1st Printing - "The Harem of Hsi Men" by Chin P'ing Mei. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 320 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #1953
    Santa and the Pirates (1952) 1953

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    Santa and the Pirates (1953) was a promotional comic book distributed by Promotional Publications. This comic reprints the 1952 Santa and the Pirates. Little Jimmy and Debbie sit warm on their sofa in front of the fireplace on Christmas Eve and wonder if Santa Claus ever pays a visit to pirates. As they drift off to sleep their question is answered. A wish of "Merry Christmas" compliments of Bowman's East on the back-cover.16 pages, newsprint, full color, 7.75. x 10.5n

  • Issue #0

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  • Issue #0R

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    Half sized, 7 1/4" x 5 1/4"

  • Issue #0
    Santa's Toytown Fun Book (1953) 0

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Satan's Harvest SC (1953 Fabian Books) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Written by Sanford Aday. Softcover, 4 1/4" x 6 3/4", 189 pages, B&W Text Only. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #1953
    Science Fiction Stories (1953-1954 Columbia Publications) Digest 2nd Series 1953

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    1953 (no month). "The Eyes Have It" by Philip K. Dick. black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #0
    Secret Diary of Eerie Adventures (1953) 0

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    Art by Joe Kubert, Vince Alascia, and Sid Check. Cover by A. C Hollingsworth. Back cover by Sid Check. A pre-Code horror treasury featuring early art by Joe Kubert. Only a few copies are known to survive, making the rare book a highly sought-after item. An ancient native curse transforms a man into a beast; The heir of the Fortescu clan is stalked by a sea monster; Evil forces reverse the flow of time itself. Also featuring a nice contents page illustrated by Sid Check on the back cover. The Strange Indian Curse!; The Flower of Death!; The Devil Keeps a Date; The Monster of the Sea! 100 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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    Small premium booklet packaged with Vicks Cough Drops that reveals the secrets of magicians, including; Sawing a Woman in Half, Houdini Walks Through Brick Wall, Vanishing Girl and Piano, and much more. Newsprint, 4" x 3.5", 16 pages, full color.

  • Issue #18
    Sheena Queen of the Jungle (1942 Fiction House) 18

    Art by Jay Disbrow and Lena Buffalente. Cover by Maurice Whitman. Adventures of the fearless jungle warrior Sheena, one of the earliest female heroes with her own title. A woman runs afoul of hostile natives while tracking down her father's killer; Sheena and Bob track ivory hunters through dangerous lands; The beautiful but deadly Snake Goddess tries to turn the locals against Sheena. The Skull Wearer of A'Wando Grotto; The Ivory Smugglers; King of the Congo; An Ironical Turnabout; Secret of the Snake Queen. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.