Comic books November 1944

Volume 25, Issue 4 - November, 1944. 6.75" x 9.75", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Cover art by Joe Musial. The Phantom strips, scripts by Lee Falk, art by Ray Moore. Pete the Tramp strips by Clarence D. Russell. Jungle Jim strips, art by Alex Raymond. Katzenjammer Kids strips, art by H.H. Knerr. Tim Tyler's Luck strips, art by Lyman Young. Blondie strips, art by Chic Young. Teddy and Sitting Bull strips, art by Joe Musial. Tillie the Toiler strips, art by Russ Westover. Prince Valiant strips, art by Hal Foster. Private Breger Abroad strips by Dave Breger. Curley Harper at Lakespur strips, art by Lyman Young. Barney Google strips, art by Billy DeBeck. Just Kids strips by A.D. Carter. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye. The Chef of Bohemia starring Superman, script by Alvin Schwartz (signed as Jerry Siegel), art by Ira Yarbrough (signed as Joe Shuster). The Bloke who Croaked the Oak starring Hayfoot Henry. Portraits for Plunder starring The Vigilante, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Mort Meskin. A Fortune in Feathers starring Congo Bill, art by Edwin Smalle. Planes without Pilots starring Zatara. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Special Edition of Action Comics (1938 DC) #80 which was prepared in cooperation with the U.S. Navy. These editions were printed with simplified wording and used as supplemental reading and workbook materials for the Special Navy Training Units. 52 pages, full color.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. Reincarnation of a Rogue, script by Joe Samachson, art by Pen Shumaker; Ape Larson, while hiding from the Police and the Sandman, picks up a book in the library on reincarnation, and, after reading it, figures that any mutt of the street could possibly be his brother. Ancestor Unknown starring The Shining Knight, script by Joe Samachson, art by Louis Cazeneuve. Stars Fell on Allie Bammer starring Starman, script by Joe Samachson, art by Emil Gershwin. The Puzzle of the Tired Pigeons starring Genius Jones, script by Whitney Ellsworth, art by Stan Kaye. The Battle of Ti Liang starring Mike Gibbs, Guerilla, script by Joe Samachson, art by Edmond Good. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Aviation magazine featuring pictorials of featured designs; model and hobby information. 10.25" x 13", 104 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 34, Issue 3 - November, 1944. Cover by William Timmins. Science Fiction and adventure stories, this issue features "Killdozer" by Theodore Sturgeon. 5.5-in. x 7.5-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Dick Sprang. "Knights of Knavery," script by Don Cameron, pencils by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane), inks by Jerry Robinson; Batman's attempt to set a trap to catch the Penguin and the Joker backfires and the two criminals form a partnership to commit crimes and outwit the Caped Crusaders. "The Sheik of Gotham City!", script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane), inks by Jerry Robinson; An evil, former Sheik in Bahgdad learns that the true Sheik, once thought dead, is alive and well, living in exile in Gotham City as a cab driver, so he travels to Gotham to find this man and kill him. 2-page "A Blow for Freedom" by Stan Carter. "The Mesmerized Manhunter!", script by Don Cameron, art by Jerry Robinson; Alfred decides to go to the theatre one night to use his detective skills to expose the tricks of a stage magician, and ends up capturing a thief who stole the box office receipts while being hypnotized! "The Kilowatt Cowboys!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane), inks by Jerry Robinson; The Caped Crusaders are sent to investigate the thefts of valuable copper wire from the Rocky Dam Light and Power Company, which is erecting a power cable into a new territory. 1-page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 3, Issue 6 - November, 1944. Painted cover by Billy DeVorss. 8" x 10.5", 68 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.25.

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Issue 55 - "The Pattern" by Mignon G. Eberhart. Softcover Digest, 5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $0.25.

Stories and art by Ogden Whitney, Ham Fisher, Kermit Jadiker and Charles Zerner (credited as Paine), Elmer Wexler, Frank Tinsley, Alfred Andriola, J. P. McEvoy, John Striebel, Frank Beck and Mart Bailey. Big Shot featured reprints of McNaught Syndicate humor and adventure strips, alongside original characters like Skyman and The Face. On a dangerous winding road, Charlie Chan faces the beautiful Zara and The Master, the spies behind the terrorist bombings. Sparky Watts travels with Slap Happy to visit Slap's parents, who haven't seen him since his feet were mutated to gigantic size by cosmic rays. Dixie Dugan and Mickey dress as nurses to cheer up Mickey's ailing uncle, in a story with some good-girl art by John Striebel. Vic Jordan; Sparky Watts; Charlie Chan; Captain Yank; Joe Palooka; Bo; Dixie Dugan; The Face; Skyman; The Ashes of Mr. Acropolis. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

November, 1944. Cover price $0.15.

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Edited by Ned L. Pines. Cover by Alex Schomburg. Stories by Capt. Kerry McRoberts, John X. Connors, Larry Latham, and Ed Moritz. Action-packed tales featuring such characters as Hale of the Herald and the Black Terror, a super strong super-hero. 52 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

UK weekly men's interest magazine with humor and pin-ups. 8" x 11.25", 28 pages, B&W

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UK weekly men's interest magazine with humor and pin-ups. 8" x 11.25", 28 pages, B&W

The Runaway House, art by E. C. Stoner [as Otis]; The Beetle and Joan go to the Barth house to pick up Nell and Bruce to take them on their adventure. The Threat From Saturn Chapter. 3: The Blue Beetle At Bay!, art by E. C. Stoner; Gloat takes possession of the Blue Beetle. The Education of Johnny Poppa text story. The Creamery Crime starring Joan Mason, art by Art Allen. The Great Presto starring the O'Brine Twins, script and art by Larry Page. The Talking Jewel; Bill Stevens is accused of killing his fiance's father and trying to steal the Mindali Diamond. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Walter Johnson. Stories and art by Joe Donohoe, Ray Gill, John Jordan, Jim Wilcox, Pam Robinson, Robert Pious, Milt Hammer and Tom Gill. Sometimes listed as Blue Bolt #50. Former superhero Blue Bolt soars as an aviator hero in WWII. Sergeant Spook and Jerry investigate the killing of Old Man Bleaker at the dilapidated Bleaker Mansion. Cap Hawkins tells the true story of the USS O'Bannon, the US Navy's most decorated destroyer during World War II. To catch a traitor in the ranks, Blue Bolt's sidekick Charlie must go undercover at a WAC camp by dressing in drag. Dick Cole; Fearless Fellers; Cap Hawkins Tales; Edison Bell; Edison Bell's Home Skreeno; Sergeant Spook; Dead Duck; Krisko & Jasper; Blue Bolt; Since Pearl Harbor. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 8, Issue 1 - November, 1944. Wrap-around cover painted by Herbert Morton Stoops. Men's adventure stories. 8.5" x 11", 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Nov. 1944 - Vol. 14 #11. In-house publication distributed free to Boeing employees. Cover feature on the Boeing 377, which was Boeing's postwar entry in passenger airliners, complete with photographs and artwork showing the size and interior of the luxury liner. Plus articles about the B-29's performance and defensive capabilities and how the B-17 is performing in Europe. 8 1/4-in. x 10 3/4-in., 18 pages, B&W with spot color.

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Stories and art by Bob Kanigher and Louis Ferstadt. One of the stranger superheroes, Greek deity Antaeus - who can bounce whenever hurled to the ground - appears when summoned by his modern-day descendant, a neurotic artist. The Bouncer has the distinction of being the first character created by comics legend Robert Kanigher - as well as appearing in both Scott Shaw!'s Oddball Comics and The League of Regrettable Superheroes. The Bouncer protects two kids from gangsters who want the tin can eaten by their pet goat, Alonzo; Boxer One Round Hogan has misadventures in Mexico; Rocket Kelly and his team manage to escape the Japanese military, but their captive, the jungle queen Manta, causes trouble. The Bouncer: The Adventure of the Darkened Lighthouse; One Round Hogan; Joy Family; Pedro's Sacrifice; Rocket Kelly. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Sam Glankoff, Jack Sparling, Dorothy Maywood Bird, Shirley Rappelt, Beryl Williams, Jean Dain, Adam Allen, Martha Ross, Eugenia Limedorfer, Isabelle Corey, Elizabeth Nichols, Elena Chance, Jane Richards, Nancy Pepper, Alice Barr Grayson, and Margaret Sutton. A kids' anthology from the publishers of Parents Magazine, featuring stories, comics and advice aimed at 1940s teen girls. A guide to perfume for young girls; A comics biography of pioneering military flight nurse Gerda Bouwhuis; Highlights of a career in teaching. Judy Wing; Mystery in Ward 13; Courage on High; Flaming Timber; Babes in Fashion Land; Movies of the Month; Double Exposure Mystery; From Our Family Album; Lets Talk Things Over; Halloween Magic; They Back Up the Front; Teachers Are Only Human; It's Fun to Sew; Fragrant as a Rose; Win with Cocoa; Water Is a Lovely Thing; Wackie Walkies; Chilly Sauce for Slumber Parties; Dress Up to Your Dates; Yours for the Making; How Do You NO?; The Victory Club; Girls in the News; Tricks for Teens. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. Stories by Otto Binder and unknown. Art by C.C. Beck, Pete Costanza, Al Liederman and unknown. Having failed at the movie business (and at killing Billy), Mr. Mind decides to write a book supporting his evil ideas, and he titles it Mind Kampf. One of his monsters hypnotizes Captain Marvel into using his powers to speed the publication process, but Cap turns the tables on the villain's plan in "The Monster Society of Evil Chapter 20: Mr. Mind's Book!" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck. Captain Marvel also stars in: "Captain Marvel Battles the Seven Deadly Enemies of Man" by Otto Binder, C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza (appearances by Sivana and Beautia); "The Adventure of the Two Heroes in Dayton, Ohio"; and "Captain Marvel Runs for President!" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck. Plus: Captain Kid in an untitled 1-pager with art by Al Liederman. And: 2-page text story "The Fourth Pigeon" with script by Jack London Berkebile. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by Art Helfant and others. Art by Art Helfant and Al Liederman. Superhero action with Freddy Freeman, who gains the same powers as his hero Captain Marvel, better known these days as Shazam. Captain Marvel Jr. discovers an Axis plot to attack the Panama Canal and hinder the US war effort. Marvel Jr. battles a hot-car ring, in a story featuring colorful underworld lingo of the era, including "clouters" and "bird dogs." A neighborhood gang picks on a young Greek immigrant, until they learn why he had to leave Greece. Plus a PSA about wartime paper rationing. The Crack of Doom; Rubbernose Randolph; Sam the Sheriff; The Hot Short Gang; The Patrol; Seal of the Greek Underground. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

The comics incarnation of a beloved radio hero, aviator "Red" Albright uses his inventions, including an early wingsuit, to fight evil as Captain Midnight. Captain Midnight takes action against an Axis plan to create mass starvation in China. Johnny Blair learns about the effects of weather on aircraft, in a story that includes real-life aeronautics. Axis agents use phosphorus pellets in arson attacks against defense plants. Hotel of Horrors; Red Skye: Death Is No Dud; Johnny Blair, in the Air; Duel of Doom. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Don Rico, Charles Quinlan, Jack Alderman, George H. Appel, and Rudy Palais. Sometimes listed as Cat-Man Comics Vol. 3 #2; numbering on this series is strange and inconsistent. The adventures of Cat-Man and other early superheroes from the Golden Age of comics. The Hood faces Voris the Fire Eater, who uses his fire-eating powers to fly and has been hired by a mobster to attack the US military. Robin Hood's young sidekick The Golden Archer faces the menace of Karzak the Devil Bird. Kitten and Mickey, the sidekicks of Cat-Man and the Deacon also known as the Little Leaders, investigate when some of their classmates become gangsters. Cat-Man & Kitten; The Deacon: The Terror That Walked by Night!; Leatherface: Count Vultiere; The Hood: Voris the Fire-Master; Dusty Dugan; Little Leaders; The Golden Archer: Karzak the Devil Bird! 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 16, Issue 6 - November 1944. Features creative stories, poems, rebuses, recipes, activities, crafts, science experiments, and health articles for children. 6-in. x 9-in. 52 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.15.

Features a story on Disney's "The Three Caballeros". Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by L. B. Cole. "Bombs Away!" one-page story, art by L. B. Cole. "Zombie Doctor," art by Rudy Palais; Dennis Quinn, the Golden Eagle, encounters the mad scientist Dr. Yammu. "Conquerors of the Seas," art by Louis Ferstadt; An historical account that briefly details important trans-oceanic flights and events in the early part of the twentieth century. "Shalu," art by John Giunta; Flamingo seeks out a murderous cult. "End of a Fighter" text story. Untitled story, art by L. B. Cole; Singled out by the Japanese High Command to be removed from the Pacific Theatre of the war, Black Venus is drawn into a battle with Colonel Yoitoyo, who has decided to commit atrocities upon American POW's in order to get her out in the open. "Flying Box Cars," art by George Appel; The function of the Air Transport Command, and its role in World War II, is described. "Silver Wings"; A history of Johnny Jones and how he is made a combat ready pilot in the U.S. Army air forces. "Keep 'em Flying!" article; An account of American war production. "Revenge A La Cherokee," art by George Appel; Tommy Tomahawk rescues his friend Red Wing from the Axis powers. "South Pacific Thunderbolts," art by Manny Stallman; The story of how Col. Kearby shot down six Japanese planes in one day. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Victor E. Pazmiño cover. Contains funny animal stories. In order of appearance: "Supermouse" story by Richard E. Hughes, art by Carl Wessler; "Jumbo Jr., The Super-Mite!" art by Milton Stein; "Lobo the Worstest Wolf"; "Uncle Bunny" art by Tony Loeb; "Pistol Packin' Llama" art by Gil Turner; "Buzzie and His Cubs"; and "The Professor" art by Larry Riley. Illustrated text stories: "The Magic Show: Professor Ferdinand Fox Entertains the Forest Folk!" by Alexander Samalman; "Busy Little Beaver: Little Billy Just Couldn't Help Being a Busybody" by Donald Bayne Hobart. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.