Comic books August 1952

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Stories and art by Jack Sparling and others. Tales of war from Harvey, published as the Cold War was heating up. University professor Josh makes a surprisingly effective soldier when the chips are down. A fighter pilot's faith is restored by a close call in combat. A look at the Corps of Engineers and their importance in the combat arena. Combat Engineers!; Mighty Moe!; Jungle Death; The Bard of Company "B"; Guts!; Angel in My Pocket. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

"Traitor," pencils by Bob Powell, inks by Bob Powell and Howard Nostrand; A Korean peasant offers to help the United States Army. "Cold Steel!", pencils by Lee Elias, inks by Warren Kremer; A soldier learns the importance of keeping his weapons combat-ready. "Dutch Boy" text story, art by Bob Powell; An underwater demolition team goes on a difficult mission. "Nightmare Island," art by Jack Sparling; A Seabee encounters resistance when he tries to build a road for the marines. "The Twist!" text story, art by Jack Sparling; Brief story of emotions experienced during battle. "Blessed Event"; A platoon fights to capture a hill. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Paul Gattuso, Rafael Astarita, and Enrico Bagnoli. Classic pre-Code horror from St. John. A violinist falls under the spell of a cursed Stradivarius. A man assumes the guise of an avenging specter to take on the ruthless gang known as the Vultures. Treasure hunters dare to steal a cursed ruby from an ancient idol. The Fatal Forecast; The Violin of Death; Ghost Brain; Monster of the Moors; Don Pedro Hangs the Vultures; The Dancing Lights of Kula. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Aug 1950. Western stories by Joseph Chadwick "Texans West!", Paul L. Peil, G. Davisson Lough, Lee Floren, Roe Richmond, and Ben T. Young. Illustration by Dreany. 7" x 9 1/2"; black and white; 130 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Howard Sherman. Prescription for Killers starring the Wyoming Kid, script by Don Cameron, art by Howard Sherman. The Wooden Witness starring Nighthawk, script by Don Cameron, art by Ruben Moreira. The Rodeo Ghost starring Rodeo Rick, script by Gardner Fox, art by Tom Cooke. The Feud at Shingle Gap starring Cowboy Marshal, art by Ed Smalle Jr. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

In the tradition of Sheena and Tarzan, redheaded, blue-eyed jungle queen Taanda rides a trained zebra and fights for the people of her adopted tribe, the Tauruti. A rival tribe invades Taandas land in search of fresh skulls for their head-hungry god; A hideous creature from the swamp menaces Taanda with its tentacles; Hunter Jack Barnum protects a safari from the deadly guardian of a hidden treasure. Also featuring a fun cover, possibly by Everett Raymond Kinstler, and a dramatic contents page on the inside front cover. The Headhunters of Bullah; The Death Hunt!; The Fangs of the Swamp Beasts!; Jungle King; Deadly Guardian! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Pete Costanza. Stories and art by Bill Woolfolk, Otto Binder, Anthony Cataldo, and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. A visiting ship from outer space leads to a desperate tug-of-war involving Captain Marvel and all the copper on planet Earth. After rescuing a man who fell off a bridge, Lance and Mike follow the trail of the Pearls of Blood. Ibis and Taia try to protect Lucania after it is attacked by locust swarms, apparently because the ancient Locust God is no longer appeased with sacrifices. Captain Marvel: The Strange Copper Catastrophe; Doc Sorebones; Lance O'Casey: The Pearls of Blood; Golden Arrow: Map of Treachery; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Tightwad Tad; Wilbur the Waiter; Ibis the Invincible: The Swarm of Horrors. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Issue 650 - August, 1952. The true adventure magazine for men. A collection of true stories from all over the world. 6.5" x 9.5", 98 pages, B&W.

Katy Keene by Bill Woggon. Cover price $0.10.

Kid Colt Outlaw stars in "The Renegades." Texas Kid stars in "War Cry." Davy Laramee the Arizona Kid stars in "The Skull Tattoo" (art by Pete Morisi). Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Good $45.00 View scans Staple rust. Corner Damage. Creasing. Denting. Foxing. Scuffing. Soiling. Water spotting. Chew.

Bettie Page photo feature in this issue.

Volume 8, Issue 1 - August 1952. Painted cover by Peter Driben. Vintage men's interest magazine focused entirely on amateur lingerie pin-up pictorials. This issue with a two-page pictorial of Bettie Page as a French Maid! 8.5 x 11.5", 50 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Lee Elias, Manny Stallman, and Moe Marcus. A showcase for Harvey's distinctive brand of pre-Code horror. The evil Szenk is released from its cavern prison. The ghost of a murdered circus owner returns for revenge. Two hoboes find a newspaper from the future and use the obituaries to predict people's deaths. Elixir of Evil; The Torture Jar; The Impossible; Laugh, Clown, Laugh!; Death Lies Ahead; Time for Terror. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 15, Issue 11 - August, 1952. Cover photograph by L. Willinger. Magazine focusing on family life. "How to Make 36 Frosty Drinks", "Christmas in August", Coca-Cola add on back cover. 176 pages. 8.5 in. x 11 in. B&W.

Art by Mort Meskin, Bill Draut, and Jack Kirby. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #36 on cover; Vol. 4, issue #6 in indicia. Fran disapproves of her younger sister's romance, but her sister suspects there's more to the story. Joan faces a choice between her career and the man she loves. Anne loves Ted, but he can't bear to tell her the dark secret from his past. Two-Faced Woman; Run from Romance; Chasing That Man; Mister Fix-It!; Bathing Suits; What Advice Would You Have Given?; Man of Mystery. 40 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bill Walsh, Dick Beck and Myron Fass. Romantic drama from Toby Press. Hollywood psychiatrist Anthony King tries to help movie cowgirl Dallas Lee, whose take-charge ways frighten off the men around her. The engagement of childhood sweethearts Tom and Judy is threatened by the arrival of a new woman in Tom's life. Plus a quaint romantic quiz, and a history of the kiss. The Rival; After the Honeymoon; Too Plain to Love; Romantic Customs; The Experimental Kiss; Vacation from Love; What's Your Romantic I.Q.?; Man-Hater!; The History of the Kiss. Final issue under this title; series continues (again) as Great Lover Romances (1951) #6. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Sol Brodsky. Written by unknown. Art by Al Hartley, Cal Massey, Tom Gill, Gil Evans and unknown. Rugged battlefield adventures! In this issue: "Sniper Patrol!" with art by Al Hartley; "Scram!" with art by Cal Massey; "Call Him Coward" text story; "Hold Tight" with pencils by Tom Gill; and "The Kid!" with art by Gil Evans. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#48 on cover, Vol. 5 No. 12 in indicia. Art by Bob McCarty, Al Eadeh, Bill Draut and John Prentice. The famed title that spawned a decades-long trend in romance comics, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. #48 on cover, Vol. 5 No. 12 in indicia. Actress Lynn uses a past heartbreak as grist for her dramatic mill. Small-town girl Martha falls in love with drifter Paul, who doesn't know why the town treats her differently. Ruth is drawn to the handsome cop who is investigating her criminal brother. Witch Girl!; Nancy Hale; Honeymooners - Not Wanted!; You'll Wish You'd Never Met Me; A Scent is a Scent; The Way They Met!; Prince Charmin' Himself! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ed Goldfarb and Bob Baer. Stories and art by Stephen Kirkel, Harry Harrison, and Doug Wildey. Tales of love and heartbreak, with a twist: in-story appearances by real-life musicians of the era. Redheaded Carol learns that the vain singer she works for is lip-synching, and the actual singer is the man she loves, so she seeks help from real-life singer Richard Hayes. Bobby is torn between her love of teacher Tom and her aspirations for wealth and social success. Plus a profile and photo of legendary radio comedians Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding. Cover features a photo of Richard Hayes. Voice of Love; I Choose Love; The Fantastic Bob and Ray; Fishing for Love; No Song in My Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.