Comic books May 1947

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The Pioneers, 4th Printing, Line Drawing Cover. (HRN 92, original 5/47 date). Cover price $0.15.

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The Pioneers, 5th Printing, Line Drawing Cover. (HRN 118). Cover price $0.15.

The Pioneers, 7th Printing, Line Drawing Cover. (HRN 132). Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Dan Barry. Stories and art by Fred Guardineer, Bernard Sachs, Joe Simon, and Jack Kirby. Sometimes listed as Clue Comics #15. Clue Comics begins a shift from superheroes to crime stories. Terminally ill daredevil Packy Smith becomes a master criminal, in the second part of a two-part story that is also the Gun Master's grand finale. Two other stories from Simon and Kirby: Gangster Roma has a love of flowers and a bullet-proof sedan. The Fleagle brothers like to rob banks together, but superstitions may turn them against each other. Also featuring a vintage ad for "Mr. Walker," an early rip-off of the Slinky toy. The Battle for Packy Smith; Flowers for Roma; Iron Lady; Map To Freedom; The Case of the Superstitious Slayers; Micro-Face. Final issue under this title; the series continues as Real Clue Crime Stories Vol. 2 (1947) #4. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Martin Naydel. The Buddha Wishing Ring starring Wonder Woman, script by William Moulton Marston (signed as Charles Moulton), art by Harry G. Peter; An Army pilot returns to Intelligence HQ with a story about a magic ring that grants wishes; Both Steve and Etta make wishes, which do come true; However, Etta's wish leads to a revolution of the island of Zani. Mutt and Jeff strips by Al Smith (signed as Bud Fisher). The Most Expensive Marble in the World--Just a Story, script and art by Howard Purcell. Turnabout is Foul Play starring The Flash, art by Everett E. Hibbard. A Fish Story--Foney Fairy Tales, script and art by Ed Wheelan. Tank Tinker Deals in Crates starring Hop Harrigan, script and art by Jon L. Blummer. O'Malley Gets His Men starring O'Malley of the Fourth Precinct, script and art by Irwin Hasen. The Man Who Was First starring Green Lantern, art by Paul Reinman. 76 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Volume 3, Issue 3 - May, 1947. Magic Periodical put out by Walter B. Gibson with help from Harry Houdini's brother, Hardeen that showcases the talent of magicians as well as teaching tricks to readers. 8.5" x 11", 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Bob Wickersham cover. Contains funny animal stories. In order of appearance: "Supermouse"; "Tuffy" art by Jack Bradbury; "Samuel Spaniel"; "Dodger de Squoil in a Tree That Grew in Brooklyn" story by Jack Cosgriff, art by Al Hubbard; '"Hucky' Duck" art by Jack Bradbury; "The Yehootys" story by Hubie Karp, art by Lynn Karp; and "Custer" art by Gil Turner. Illustrated text stories: "Ferdinand's Bafflers: The Forest Funsters Try Some Tricky Puzzles" by Alexander Samalman; and "The Laughing Grasshopper: Playful Barney Combines Business and Fun" by Mickey Klar Marks. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by John Alton and artists from the Jason Comic Art Studio. Kids' comics in a bigfoot style from EC, back when the company was still run by Max Gaines and called "Educational Comics." Dimmy and Dandy get into an argument over who will take Lula out, which inevitably leads to a bike race on railroad tracks with a train approaching. Baffy Bill and Molly have a misunderstanding over flapjacks. Ruff and Reddy have to whitewash the fence instead of watching the big baseball game, but then Ruff gets an idea. Dandy; Baffy Bill and Molly; Ruff and Reddy; Trip to the Moon; Tumbles. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Charles Biro, Bob Wood, Dan Barry and Carl Hubbell. This early superhero title was one of the comics that made publisher Lev Gleason a major player during the Golden Age. Daredevil must reset his whole life after his secret identity is exposed, in a story with early art by Flash Gordon's Dan Barry. Bart Hill abandons the Daredevil costume to become a boxer. Sniffer is mistaken for a ballet star's replacement, but he thinks he's performing a muscleman act. Daredevil and the Little Wise Guys: Evidence #1 and Evidence #2; Fatal Ignorance; Sniffer: The Body Beautiful. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jack Burnley and Charles Paris. Stories by unknown. Art by Paul Cooper, Ray Burnley, John Daly, Lee Harris, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. An underworld radium gang uses the talents of some pioneers of the air age called The Dawn Patrol to innocently carry the contraband material in the Batman and Robin tale "The Dawn Patrol Crimes!" with art by Paul Cooper and Ray Burnley. Plus: Slam Bradley in "South of the Border!" with art by John Daly; Air Wave in "The Voices of Spooky Sommers!" with art by Lee Harris; and The Boy Commandos in "Heroes for a Day!" with art by Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Also: 2-page text story "Talent Hunt" by Max Olin, and Casey the Cop 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 54, Issue 2 - May 1947 - Detective and Crime Pulp Stories. This issue features "Death Under Par" by Robert Martin! 7-in. x 9 1/2-in. 98 pages, text (with B&W illustrations). Cover price $0.15.

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Volume 49, Issue 1 - May, 1947. 6.5" x 9", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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Digest sized Spanish language Doc Savage reprints published by Editorial Molino. Slick covers with newsprint interior.

Stories and art by Dick MacKay, Victor Pazmino and Tom McNamara. During the 1940s, military hero Don Winslow was the star of a comic strip, a movie serial and a popular radio show in addition to this Fawcett comic. Don and Red track modern-day pirates who use a submarine as floating base. When Red is accused of murder, Don must find the evidence to prove him innocent. Don joins a round-the-world race. Plus a vintage Tootsie Roll ad, Captain Tootsie: The Log Jam Rescue, with art by Shazam co-creator CC Beck, and a hair-cream ad featuring detective Sam Spade. Highwaymen of the Seas; Don Winslow's Navy Quiz; Don Winslows Crossword Puzzle; Public Enemy No. 1; The Sailor Who Hated the Sea; Richard Richard Private Dick: The Case of the Extra Mask; Whipper Snappers; Jetsam Joe; Eaglebeak Spruder; Warriors of the Sea: Day of Battle; Don Winslow's Military Shorthand; Bell Bottom Bill; The Race 'Round the World. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $15.00 View scans Paper: Cream Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 5%. Water damage: Extensive.

Volume 13, Issue 2 - May, 1947. 6.5" x 9", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

True Crime Cases. Photo cover. 8.5" x 11.5", 68 pages, B&W Cover price $0.15.

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Volume 3, Issue 6 - May, 1947. Painted cover by Peter Driben. Vintage men's interest magazine full of adult humor comics and tasteful pin-up pictorials. 8.5" x 11.5", 64 pages, B&W. -MATURE CONTENT- Cover price $0.25.

Contains comic strip reprints, activity pages, and a text story. In order of appearance: "Buck Rogers" by Philip Francis Nowlan and Rick Yager (as Dick Calkins); "Invisible Scarlet O'Neil" by Russell Stamm; "Steve Roper and Wahoo" by Allen Saunders and Elmer Woggon; "Napoleon" by Clifford McBride; "Dickie Dare" by Milton Caniff; "Scorchy Smith" by Noel Sickles; and "Oaky Doaks" by Ralph Briggs Fuller. "Stable Mate" text story. Activity pages by A. W. Nugent. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $19.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 10%. Water damage: Moderate.

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"Tomorrow and Tomorrow" a short story by Ray Bradbury and illustrated by Virgil Finlay. This was Bradbury's only appearance in Fantastic Adventures.

May 1947. Cover by Robert Gibson Jones. Stories include "The Tale of the Red Dwarf" by Richard S. Shaver, "Tomorrow and Tomorrow" by Ray Bradbury, "Meet My Mummy" by Elroy Arno, Painting of the Prophet" by David Wright O'Brien, "When the Spirit Moves Me" by Lee Francis, "The Emperor's Eye" by Leroy Yerxa, and "Shades of Henry Morgan" by H.B. Hickey. Illustrations by Virgil Finlay, Henry Sharp, Magarian, Gray, Brady, and J. Allen St. John. 7-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 176 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Al Bryant. "The Man With Nine Lives," script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Al Bryant; When a mobster named Fat Catt targets Professor Roberts, Doll Man has to fight his way through Catt's pet cat to rescur him; However, Martha, very suspicious that Darrel was the Doll Man, scrutinizes Darrel and Doll Man's features, embolding her to remark to Darrel that he and Doll Man must be "awfully good friends." "Be A Cop" starring Blimpy, script and art by Al Stahl. "The Horn of Plenty" starring Swing Sisson, art by Dan Zolnerowich. "Land of Music" starring Perky, script and art by Sid Lazarus. "Farmer Dell" starring Roscoe. Untitled Mickey Finn story, script and art by Lank Leonard. "Suitcase of Cash" starring Rusty Ryan, script and art by Paul Gustavson. 60 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart PR 0.5 $199.95 or Best Offer View scan INCOMPLETE. 2 centerfold wraps missing, interrupts art and story. 2.5" Cumulative spine split. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow

Alex Schomburg cover. Cover price $0.10.

Flash stars in "Twelve Jurors on Trial," written by Robert Kanigher, art by Everett E. Hibbard. Also includes: Ghost Patrol in "Three Brothers in Crime" by John B. Wentworth and Frank Harry; Johnny Thunder in "Can Opener" by John B. Wentworth, art by Irwin Hasen; Atom in "The Atom's Rest Cure" by Joseph Greene and Jon Chester Kolzak; A Fish Story text story by Cliff Rhodes; and Hawkman in "Destined for Disaster" by Kanigher and Kozlak. Cover art by Joe Kubert. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Indicia title is "MARGE'S LITTLE LULU, No. 146." The Kid Who Came to Dinner; Tubby invites himself to dinner at Lulu's house. Sunday Afternoon; Lulu and Tubby go to a meadow to pick flowers for her mother. Forbidden Fruit; Lulu and Tubby try to pick an apple from a tree on Ol' Man Gripe's lawn. Rainy Day; On a rainy day, Lulu's and Tubby's mothers send them to the train station with umbrellas so that their fathers won't have to walk home in the rain. Crybaby; Lulu tells Alvin a story about a time long ago when she cried all the time. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $61.00 View scans 1" Spine split from bottom. Cover coming loose at the staple and taped to first wrap.	Add to cart CGC 9.2 $1,895.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White Very Minor Amount of Glue on Spine of Cover Label #2112129006 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart CGC 5.0 $199.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Label #2004293010 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart VG- 3.5 $56.95 or Best Offer View scans Restored (see item notes) RESTORATION. Color touch, spine rebuild, tear seals, staple replaced, TRIMMED. Tape under staple. Cover oxidation. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow
Add to cart PR 0.5 $44.95 or Best Offer View scan INCOMPLETE. Three center wraps missing. Interrupts art and story. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.	Add to cart PR 0.5 $59.95 or Best Offer View scan INCOMPLETE. Missing centerfold, affects art and story. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Indicia title is "WALT DISNEY"S DONALD DUCK IN VOLCANO VALLEY, No. 147." Cover art by Carl Buettner. Volcano Valley, script and art by Carl Barks; Donald accidentally receives a full-size World War II bomber instead of the model plane he ordered, and sells it to the South American country of Volcanovia. Donald Duck and Radio Trouble, art by Tom McKimson; Donald sends the nephews to buy six eggs, but the advertisement for the eggs lands upside-down and the kids buy him six expensive radios from the Friendly Credit Store instead. Donald Duck's Big Blow-out, art by Jack Hannah; Donald and Neighbor Jones both build barbecues and get in a fight when Jones buys up all the marshmallows in town for a party. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Indicia title is "ALBERT THE ALLIGATOR AND POGO POSSUM, No. 148." Cover art by Walt Kelly. The Great Sam Widge Contest; Owl and Albert are judges in Pogo and Churchy's sandwich-making contest. Rainy Daze; Pogo and Albert get on each others nerves while spending a rainy day together at Albert's house. The Catfish Pirates; Pogo catches a boatload of catfish, but Churchy and Owl dress up as pirates to steal the fish for dinner. Mr. Owl and the Atomic Bomb; Owl captures a batch of bugs named Adam in order to make an "Adam" [Atom] bomb. East Lint with Albert and Pogo and an All Star Cast in Person; The swamp critters dress in costume to see who is the best actor. All scripts and art by Walt Kelly. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Auction Item: CGC 5.5 View scans 5 bids Current bid: $17.00 Time left: 4d 13h 43m Paper: Off white Slab: See item notes Major side/edge crack(s), 1" to 5". Minor front/back crack(s), under 1". Label #4452729008

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Indicia title is "SMILIN' JACK, No. 149." Return Trip Without Sleep; After taking Jack Beaverduck on a business trip, Jack decides to make the return trip without resting; On the flight back he falls asleep and has to make a forced landing; He makes his way home only to find that Joy, his new bride, has the measles and is under quarantine. Downwind Decides to Get Married; After seeing how happy Jack and Joy are after their marriage, Downwind Jackson decides he should get married, too. The Baby Bullet; Joy buys a midget racing plane and intends to set a non-stop record from New York to Rio de Janiero. Caught in a Tropical Storm; Over Jack's objections, Joy takes off on her non-stop flight to Rio de Janiero. Crash into Ocean; Buffeted by the storm, Joy's plane goes out of control and she must bail out into the ocean. Scripts by Zack Mosley Reprinted from Smilin' Jack (News Syndicate Co.) newspaper strips from 1940 and 1941. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Warren Kremer (as 'Doc') cover. In order of appearance: "The Unknown" reprinted with CCA alterations as "Conscience in the Witness Chair" in Web of Mystery (1951) #29; "Mr. Mixit"; "Jerry the Jinx"; "Hurry-Up Harrigan, Police Reporter" art by Al Camy; "Luke the Lawyer"; "Hap Hazard, 'Blossom's Boy Friend'"; and "Hiram Hayseed". "Fireworks for a Saddle Bum" text story by Cliff Howe, reprinted from Hap Hazard Comics (1944) #2, Four Favorites (1941) #17, and Super Mystery Comics Vol. 6 (1946) #5. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Al Fago. Stories and art by Al Fago, E. J. Reeves, A. W. Nugent, Mickey Klar Marks, Jim Adams, Marty Taras and C. W. Winter. Sometimes listed as Frisky Fables #17. Funny-animal hijinks in a cutesy style from Novelty Press. Magic Dream Sand sends Neddy Bear and Squire Squirrel into the world of a toy circus. Dopsy Durvy uses his Magic Storybook to meet Aladdin and his genie. A mouse outwits the three kittens (Tick, Tack, and Toe) when they decide to become ratters to find a nice home. Neddy Bear; Spunky; Zany Giraffe; A Code Message; Tick, Tack and Toe: Kittens in the Kitchen; Chucky and Bub; Myrtle and Jocko; Clement Gets the Right Time; Dopsy Durvy; Diggy the Derrick. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Otto Feuer. Untitled story starring Dunbar Dodo and Fenimore Frog, script by Woody Gelman, pencils by Woody Gelman (layouts) and Otto Feuer, inks by Otto Feuer. Wheaties ad featuring Enos Slaughter. Untitled story, art by Rube Grossman; Blackie wants to go to the opera but the cubs want to see Benny Woodman. Untitled Henry the Laffing Hyena story, art by Harris Steinbrook; Henry is cured, as long as he can remain miserable all the time, he'll never laugh again. Untitled The Three Mouseketeers story, art by Harris Steinbrook; Aramouse discovers the power of auto-suggestion. Untitled J. Rufus Lion story, art by Rube Grossman; Streaky tries to teach Rufus golf. Ol' Judge Owl text story by Larry Nash. Untitled story starring Dunbar Dodo and Fenimore Frog, script by Woody Gelman, pencils by Woody Gelman (layouts) and Otto Feuer, inks by Otto Feuer. One-page Peter Panda story, art by Saul Kessler. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.