Comic books September 1955

Weekly U.K. comic featuring Edgar Rice Burroughs' famous hero. Tarzan by Rex Maxon, reprinting daily comic strips. 28 pages, B&W.

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Volume 5, Issue 9 - September 20th 1955. Celebrity gossip magazine. The issue features Janey Blair on the cover and articles on brainwashing, and how scandal rocked star fight back. 4-in. x 6-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Photo cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "I Was Scandal's Target" reprinted from Love Experiences (1949) #3; "How Quickly He Forgot!"; "The Catch of the Town" art by Al Hartley, reprinted from Glamorous Romances (1949) #41; and "Gratitude Marriage" reprinted from Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #34. Text articles: "Ten Ways to Stay Beautiful", "Don't Make These Love Mistakes", "Pep Yourself Up", "When You're Feeling Blue", "Is He Serious About You?", "Truth and Consequences", and "Six Ways to Lose a Man". Indicia states "TEN-STORY LOVE" and "Volume XXXV, Number 4, #202". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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TAM is legendary for its thorough and insightful coverage of the stage, both in American and England. Less well-known is the fact that TAM also provided some outstanding coverage of motion pictures. Broadway and Hollywood. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in., printed on a nice heavy stock. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Harvey Eisenberg. Stories by unknown. Art by Harvey Eisenberg, Phil de Lara, Lee Hooper, Lynn Karp, Vivie Risto, Ken Champin and unknown. Featuring: Tom & Jerry tale with art by Harvey Eisenberg; Big Spike & Little Tyke tale with art by Phil de Lara and Lee Hooper; Bertie Bird text story "The New-Built House" with art by Eisenberg; two Droopy 1-pagers with art by Eisenberg; Flip 'n' Dip 2-pager with art by Lynn Karp; Barney Bear with Fuzzy & Wuzzy tale with art by Phil de Lara; Wuff the Prairie Dog tale with art by Vivie Risto; and Jerry & Tuffy 3-pager with pencils by Ken Champin. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Published 1953 (est.) by L. Miller & Sons. B&W British Edition published by L. Miller & Son. Stories and art by Carl Pfeufer and others. Silent-movie cowboy Tom Mix became a pop-culture icon with his 1940s radio show and this tie-in comic. Tom suspects that an ex-sailor called Mainmast Thompson is involved in a series of sea-related crimes... or that someone wants him to think he is. Tom goes to a friend's ranch for some rest and relaxation, but then the friend's son accidentally causes a horse stampede. People begin disappearing while crossing the desert near Dobie, without leaving a clue behind. The Sailor on the Range; The Case of the Mysterious Disappearances; The Junior Menace; Roundup Time with Tom Mix; Saddlehead: Familiar Talk. 24 pages, B&W.

Cover art by Fred Ray. Frontier Feud starring Tomahawk, pencils by Bruno Premiani, inks by Ray Burnley. The Undercover Frontiersmen starring Tomahawk, art by Fred Ray. The White Buffalo starring Tomahawk, art by Fred Ray; Tomahawk meets young Davy Crockett. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 4 - September, 1955. Short-lived vintage men's interest magazine that features articles for bachelors, pin-up photographs, jokes, and cartoons. 8" x 10.5", 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 2, Issue 10 - September, 1956. Short-lived vintage men's interest magazine that features articles for bachelors, pin-up photographs, jokes, and cartoons. 8" x 10.5", 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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September 8, 1955. Presenting fiction and non-fiction stories, many of which are religious in nature - a Treasure Chest of fun and facts! Includes a puzzle page, "Chuck White," by Francis Taylor, illustrated by Paul Karch, "Famous Flags in American History," by B. Geller, "West of the Panhandle," by Capt. Frank Moss, illustrated by Frank Borth, "Bears Are Almost Human," a story by Ferris Weddle, "Who Said It Frirst," "Englkish America's First Mass," by F.E. Crandall, illustrated by Powell, "Dramatic Moments in Sports," about Babe Ruth, illustrated by Powell, "John Gerard, Gentleman of God," by Ann Hall Marshall, illustrated by Frank Borth, "Words That Live - Patrick Henry," by F.E. Crandall, illustrated by Paul Zender, "Pierre," (cartoon), and an ad for the publisher. 32 pages, full color.

September 22, 1955

Volume 22, Issue 3 - September 1955. Formerly New Detective Magazine. Adventure articles, stories and photos. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 82 pages B&W. Cover price $0.25.

September 1955. Cover by William Graveline. True crime articles, stories and photos. Exposing the Pornography Racket. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 120 pages B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Early romance comics that include noirish tales of melodrama, scandal and deceit. Lora is torn between sweet, loyal Paul or dynamic go-getter Chris. Connie falls for her pal Helen's boyfriend Jack, and decides to steal him away for herself. Marianne is torn between truck driver Tim and Don, the doctor she works for. Mine Was a Divided Heart; I Stole a Man; The Promotion; He Tried to Possess My Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Jack Sparling and Bob Powell. Torrid tales of love and heartbreak dressed up as advice to the lovelorn from Harvey. Redheaded June shamefully admits she's only dating boring Joe because he's rich. Meg loses the only man she'd ever loved because of one little white lie. Sue enjoys the chase, but rapidly loses interest once she wins a man, and heartbreak follows. Love for Sale!; My Phantom Lover!; Threat to My Love; Should I Give Up My Career for Marriage?; Lovers' Quarrel; Too Good at Love!; My Life Was a Lie; Suspicious of Love. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Tom Sawyer. Stories by unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Vince Colletta and Tom Sawyer. All brand new! In this issue: "I'm Engaged!" with art by Jay Scott Pike; "The Man I Love!" with art by Vince Colletta; "At His Beck and Call" with art by Tom Sawyer; "Afraid to Marry!" with art by Vince Colletta; and 2-page text story "New-Found Love"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 1 #3 - Sept. 1955. Articles and photographs of TV stars. Published by Martin Goodman. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 74 pages, black and white. Cover price $0.25.

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Issue features Tweety and Sylvester in "Parcel Pest," "Robin-Cat Crusoe," "What Fur?" and "Cat-Fished." Issue also has an untitled story with Bugs Bunny, one-page gag strips, and a one-page text feature "Tweety Goes Shopping." Story and art credits: unknown. Inside front cover has Dell's "Pledge to Parents" ensuring that Dell's code "eliminates entirely, rather than regulates, objectionable material." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Maneely. Stories by Carl Wessler and unknown. Art by Pete Tumlinson, Joe Maneely, John Forte, Mort Lawrence, Bob Forgione and Jack Abel. Were they really..."The Last Two on Earth!" Find out in this uncanny tale with art by Pete Tumlinson. Also in this issue: "The Man Who Lived Again!" with art by Joe Maneely; "The Magic Coin!" by Carl Wessler and John Forte; "He Stands in the Shadows!" with art by Mort Lawrence; "They Appear at Night!" with art by Bob Forgione and Jack Abel; and 2-page text story "The Space Kid" with illo by Joe Maneely. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Despite the US affiliation in the title, this was an original war comic from Canadian publisher Superior, focused on the then-new US Air Force. Shot down over the demilitarized zone in Korea, Lieutenant Stan Walker discovers an illegal underground airfield. A biography of James Doolittle, pilot of the famed Thirty Seconds over Tokyo mission, features a cameo by President Franklyn Roosevelt. Plus the debut of freelance pilot Powerhouse Perkins (not to be confused with Powerhouse Pepper). Fighting Mad; Powerhouse Perkins: That Guy Powerhouse!; Phony Flying Orders; Operation Revenge; Doolittle Takes Command. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 4 - September 1955. Softcover Digest, 5" x 7 35", 128 pages, B&W, text only.

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Cover pencils by Tony Strobl. Stories by Carl Barks, Carl Fallberg, Bob Karp and unknown. Art by Carl Barks, Paul Murry, Jack Bradbury, Frank McSavage and Al Taliaferro. Donald Duck sells a large insurance policy to Uncle Scrooge in Carl Barks' "Trouble Indemnity"! Plus: Mickey Mouse and Goofy in "Yesterday Ranch" (part 2 of 3); Pluto in "Magician's Hat Mess"; Li'l Bad Wolf in "The Electrified Wolf"; 2-page Mickey Mouse text story "The Garden Party"; and six Donald Duck daily strips. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Art and cover by Bill Williams. Weather Bird Shoe Store promotional Giveaway rebinding Little Angel (1954) #6 . The contents are complete minus the original cover.

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Cover by Louis Zansky. Final issue. Reprints. All comic stories retitled and altered for CCA compliance. In order of appearance: "Deep Into Darkness" reprinted from Four Favorites (1941) #27; "True Tales of Unexplained Mystery #55" reprinted from Challenge of the Unknown (1950) #6; "The Doorway to Yesterday" reprinted from Beyond (1950 Ace) #7; and "Conscience in the Witness Chair" art by Paul Parker, reprinted from Four Favorites (1941) #29. "Superstitious?" text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 9, Number 3 - September, 1955. Gossip magazine promising The Stories Behind The Headlines. 8.5" x 11", 68 pages. B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Kid Colt Outlaw in an untitled story (art by Jack Keller). Black Rider stars in "Cattle Killer!" Ringo Kid in an untitled story (art by Joe Manleey). Back-up story, "The Tenderfoot." Two-page text story, "Range Trouble." Maneely cover. Cover price $0.10.

Men's interest humor digest full of cartoons and jokes centered on the interactions of men and women of the time. 5" x 6.5", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.