Comic books August 1950

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August 1950. Cover by Joseph Dreany. "The White Wolf" by Max Brand, "The Man from Painted Rock" by Jackson Gregory, and "Night Riders" by Gladwell Richardson. Short stories by William O'Sullivan, Monte Long, and Cliff Walters. Few interior illustrations. 7-in. x 9 3/4-in.; black and white; 162 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

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Stories and art by Sam Glankoff, Henry C. Nicholas, Ernest Schroeder and Jack Sparling. Biography and history stories in comics form, part of a trend in non-fiction comics in the 1940s. Allan Pinkerton, founder of the Pinkerton Detective Agency and pioneer of private investigation; Henry Hudson explores the North American continent; Wyatt Earp and the shootout at the OK Corral. Sizzling Southpaw; First American Detective; Sheriff's Secret; Great Military Bluffs; Henry Hudson; King of the Buccaneers; The Deadly Phone Call. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. NOTE: #80-84 are all newsprint editions that were distributed by mail only to subscribers (no newstand distribution). Cover price $0.10.

Cover photo of Elizabeth Taylor. Stories and art by Al Capp, Mel Lazarus, Pat Murphy, Elsa Branden, Lyle Stuart and Denny Shane. A movie magazine for teens by Toby Press. This debut issue features a "guest column" by Li'l Abner cartoonist Al Capp (brother of True Movie publisher Elliot Caplin). An article about Elizabeth Taylor's first wedding, to hotel heir Conrad Hilton, great-uncle of the future Paris Hilton. A Peggy Dean Discovers Hollywood comics story. Plus fun facts and gossip about Alan Ladd, Shirley Temple, June Allyson, and Gene Autry. And a vintage ad for the Martin and Lewis comedy "My Friend Irma Goes West." Wedding Gift for Liz; Keep Your Eye on Betty Underwood; I've Got News for You; My Alan Ladd Memory Book; The Story of John Derek; New Faces; Peggy Dean Discovers Hollywood!; Central Mis-Casting Office; TV Finds the Stars; Duo in the Sun; Gene Autry's Love Story; It's a Trick! The Story of Ben Johnson. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller and Raeburn van Buren. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz and her boyfriend, the bumbling Phil Fumble. Fritzi works as an usher for a "follies" show, in a strip that showcases Bushmiller's ability to draw beautiful women. Fritzi drinks from the Fountain of Youth and starts growing younger. Bathless Groggins' latest invention is the "super-televisor," a TV that shows images from the past, in an Abbie an' Slats strip with fun art by Raeburn van Buren. Fritzi Ritz; Abbie an' Slats; Stamp Tips; Willie. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Johnny Craig. "Voodoo Vengeance!", script and art by Johnny Craig; Caleb left work early for a change, but on his way to the parking garage, he notices an antique shop he had never seen before, so he drops in to get something for his wife Sally; The weird proprietor tries to interest him in a voodoo doll. 'Werewolf," script and pencils by Harry Harrison, inks by Wally Wood; Viktor Zorak is on a mountain-climbing expedition in Transylvania with the Smythe's and the Farnum's, all of whom are closely following their guide, Jan Bodzla; They reach the lodge they will stay in that evening, but the members are warned by Bodzla that he thinks Zorak is a werewolf and to be careful. "Rats Have Sharp Teeth!", script by Henry Kuttner, art by Graham Ingels. "Escape!" text story by William M. Gaines. "The Strange Couple!", script and art by Al Feldstein; A man is driving on a stormy night along a road when he is stopped by a state trooper, who tells him that the bridge ahead is washed out and he needs to take a side road instead; A weird couple inhabit the place; The man tells him that his wife is a crazy ghoul and she tells him that her husband is a vampire. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Mort Lawrence. Stories and art by Mort Leav, Bill Woolfolk and Mort Lawrence. Bloody pre-Code crime comics, in imitation of Crime Does Not Pay - including a top-hatted, otherworldly narrator. The twist is that the publisher offers wanted posters (and rewards) for real-life criminals. Frank gets drawn into the Mob after he's caught pickpocketing a gang boss. The police are mystified when an escaped convict goes on robbing and killing after he's been declared dead for a month. Safecracker Thomas finds himself pursued by cops and crooks alike after he winds up with the loot from his latest job. Plus a vintage ad for a "Giant Wild West Singing Lariat." Man About Murder; Wanted: Paul Hensley Payton; Twice Dead Killer; The Telephone Booth; Trigger Man; Wanted: Delbert F. Visger; Death Trap. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Canadian edition. Cover by Al Feldstein. Stories by Harvey Kurtzman, Bill Gaines and Al Feldstein. Art by Harvey Kurtzman, Jack Kamen, Harry Harrison, Wally Wood and Al Feldstein. Canadian publisher Superior reprints EC's influential New Trend title, featuring some legendary sci-fi and comics artists. A scientist who's jealous of a rival's new job and bride uses a strange new invention to get even, in a story by Harvey Kurtzman. A blind person is the only one immune to an invading alien's hypnotic powers, with art by Harry Harrison and Wally Wood. Feldstein and Gaines examine the real-life "flying saucer" phenomenon that swept America in the 1950s. Classic cover by Al Feldstein. The Flying Saucer Invasion; The Meteor Monster; Experiment; The Micro Race!; Sands of Time; The Man Who Raced Time. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Howard Sherman. Dry-Land Shanghai starring the Wyoming Kid, art by Howard Sherman. One-Man Rodeo starring Rodeo Rick, art by Tom Cooke. The Framing of Hannibal Hawkes starring Nighthawk, art by Ralph Mayo. The Lady of Lost Lake starring Cowboy Marshal, art by Ed Smalle Jr. Superboy stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Job Counselor." 52 pages. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by John Prentice, Lawrence Dressler, and Jerry Fasano. Outlaws, gunfighters, and tales of the Old West - some true, and others merely legends. River pirates operate from hidden bases in caves along the Ohio River. The Younger Brothers target a reporter who's been covering their crimes. A ventriloquist uses his talent to bring outlaw Terrible Tex to justice. Buckskin Benson: A Good Man to Have Around; Nine Eyes and Colonel Plug; .44 Calibre Typewriter; Better Schools Make Better Communities; Funny Frankie's Revenge; The Battle of the Woolies; Son of the Shotgun. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Fawcett's tales of Western heroes from folklore and the movies. Bill Boyd goes to Black Crow Corners to help an old friend, and quickly finds himself dodging bullets. Monte Hale must prove himself innocent of murder, but first he must avoid an angry mob that wants to string him up without trial. Tom Mix joins forces with Ricochet Ross to find a sheriff-killer...but is it the real Ricochet Ross? Plus a vintage ad for belts, wallets and suspenders featuring popular movie cowboy Roy Rogers. Bill Boyd: Treachery at the Triple T!; Big Bow and Little Arrow: The Lesson; Gabby Hayes: Lights Out!; Monte Hale: Wanted for Murder; Jed and Ned; Border Patrol: Peril Herd; Li'l Buck; Cactus Brain; Tom Mix Meets Ricochet Ross; Tenderfoot Ted. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Pete Costanza. Stories and art by Pete Costanza, Clem Weisbecker, Ruben Moreira, Frank Bolle, Frank Little and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Slick Harry steals a "slowness gas" that slows down the entire city, including Billy Batson. Lance O'Casey takes a job as a "sea reporter" to bring a dictator to justice. Ibis and Taia learn that a castle's modern inhabitant is actually the Inquisitor Torquemada, still alive after centuries. Captain Marvel: The Slow-Down Menace; Freshman Freddy: Swap Your Partner; Golden Arrow: The Great Reward Swindle; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Lance O'Casey: The Death Warrants; Wilbur the Waiter; Pilot Pete; Ibis the Invincible: The Masquerade of Death! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Issue 628 - August, 1950. The true adventure magazine for men. A collection of true stories from all over the world. 6.5" x 9.5", 198 pages, B&W.

"Hit For Hat"; Wilbur tries to prove that men are better shoppers than women. "Funny Money"; Wilbur tries to get money for his date with Laurie. "Wilbur The Gentleman"; After reading about chivalry, Wilbur tries to act more chivalrous. Super Duck ad. "How To Win Friends!"; Wilbur has a popularity contest to see if he is more popular than Slats; It turns out he is-with a bunch of overweight women who chase him around the beach. Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica Comics ad. Untitled Katy Keene story, pencils by Bill Woggon; Katy has date trouble with K. O. and Randy. Katy Keene Sport Fashions cut-out page. 52 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Pete Morisi and others. Western tales from Fox Feature Syndicate, some featuring well-known cowboy writer Will Rogers. Sam Bass is an outlaw, but he doesn't expect treachery from his own partner Jim Murphy; Will seeks the mystery man behind Bruiser's outlaw gang; The new veterinarian in town becomes a target for an outlaw. The Cripple Creek Mystery; Jim Murphy's Treachery; Rangeland Terror-Plunder Of The Range; Fair To The Death; The Man With The Strange Voice. Final issue of the series; this was actually published after issue #5. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 6, Issue 1 - August, 1950. Humor and scantily clad women. Peter Driben cover. 8.5" x 11.5". 62 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Winslow Mortimer. The Girl Who Hated Reporters starring Superman, art by Al Plastino; Flashback story that shows Lois working at a lunchcounter and getting a job at the Daily Planet after Clark; Contradicts previously established continuity. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Destination- Boothill starring Wyoming Kid, script by Ryerson Johnson, art by Howard Sherman. The Case of the Innocent Crooks starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. Sunshine Nelly humor page by Jack Callahan. Shanghai Sheba's Revenge starring Full-Steam Foley, art by Win Mortimer. Job Counselor public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Magic In Reverse starring Zatara, art by Ralph Mayo. Prepare to Be A Hero text article. Varsity Vic two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. Crime Above The Clouds starring Batman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman & Robin figures) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Sy Barry. 76 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon. Art by Bill Draut, Vic Donahue, Mort Meskin, and Leonard Starr. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. No issue number listed on cover; Vol. 2, issue #6 in indicia. Actors who can't stand each other must play a romantic scene together. Phyllis is smitten with ladies' man Bill, who's already broken her best friend's heart. Judy falls for Dave, who resembles her departed sweetheart Scott. Smooth Operator!; The Love Fakers!; Are You Welcome?; One Mad Moment!; Because You Look Like Him!; Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic; Summer Beauty Tricks by Charmaigne; Her Kind of Man! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Whole #24. Volume 3 No. 12. Art by Jack Kirby, Mort Meskin, Bruno Premiani, Bill Draut and Joe Simon. The famed title that spawned a decades-long trend in romance comics, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. #24 on cover; Vol. 3 No. 12 in indicia. Heiress Liza falls in love with Jeff, but her father thinks he's a fortune hunter. Nicky rebels against her criminal father in favor of peach farmer Swede. Sweethearts meet on V-J Day, in a story inspired by the famous Alfred Eisenstaedt photograph of a U.S. Navy sailor kissing a woman on the street in Times Square. Buy Me That Man!; Man Bait!; Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic; The Little Things Remind Him of You; Can Others See Through You?; Danger, Man Trap!; Take a Chance!; About Your Face; Portrait of a Lady! 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.