Comic books December 1952

"The Unknown Spaceman," "S.O.S. in Space," "Cosmic Capsule," and "Rocketeer For Hire" (pencils by Carmine Infantino). Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, "UNICEF Spells Help for the Children of the World!" Gil Kane cover pencils? 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"Skull-Face" (script by Stan Lee, art by Tony DiPreta), "Thief in the Night," "The Face in the Mirror," "The Old Hag," "The Traitor," and a two-page text story, "Night Try." Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Joe Maneely. Stories by Stan Lee, Carl Wessler and unknown. Art by George Tuska, Jay Scott Pike, John Romita, Sr., Vic Carrabotta, Bill Benulis and Jack Abel. The most eerie stories ever told! In this issue: "The Man Who Closed His Eyes" by Stan Lee and George Tuska; "The Mark of Death" by Carl Wessler and Jay Scott Pike; "The Silent One" with art by John Romita, Sr.; "No Trespassing" with art by Vic Carrabotta; "House of Horror" with art by Bill Benulis and Jack Abel; and 2-page text story "Peril on Paper"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 1 - Winter 1952. First Scottish Science Fiction Magazine. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 120 pages, Text

Volume 18, Issue 3 - December, 1952. 6.75" x 9", 116 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Everett Raymond Kinstler and John Prentice. First issue published by St. John. Pre-Code horror and suspense from St. John, although likely produced by Ziff-Davis. Bringing back a case of lycanthropy from a trip to Europe, Eric becomes a werewolf stalking New York's Washington Square, in one of two stories this issue with art by Everett Raymond Kinstler. A fugitive killer is sheltered in the African jungle by a woman with a deadly secret. Bull Dawson's car is cursed and can drive on its own. Plus the true story of Charles Fort, collector of the weird and paranormal. The Werewolf of Washington Square; Cup of Moonglow; The Wonderful Wizard; The Quivering Brain; The Witches' Sabbath; Charles Fort, The Supreme Doubter; Craftons Curse. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover features Kay Aldridge from the movie serial Perils of Nyoka. Stories and art by Howard Boughner and John Martin. Raised in the jungle by her scientist father, Nyoka faces its dangers like no man ever could. In a three-part story, a rockslide uncovers the ancient treasure cache of Zomboli, buried for centuries. But that inspires convict Hessian to escape from the prison known as The Black Hole of the Jungle. Nyoka's battle with him involves a James Bond-like midair struggle for a parachute after she and Hessian leap out of a crashing helicopter. The Tomb of Terror, Chapter One: The Treasure of Zomboli; Trader Tom; Ballyhoo Barney: The Goat's Tale; Chapter Two: The Black Hole of the Jungle; Forbidden Secret; Quiz; Egbert the Explorer; Stone of Doom; Chapter Three: The Treacherous Treasure; Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb: The Salesmen! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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December, 1952; Volume 4, No 9 / Issue 24. 5 1/4-in. x 7 1/2-in.; black and white; 162 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Cover art by Irv Novick. Battle Souvenir, script by Bob Kanigher, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Bernard Sachs. Baby Face, script by Hal Kantor, pencils by Bob Oksner, inks by Bob Lander. T.N.T. Bouquet, script by John Reed, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Sy Barry. Ranger, script by David Kahn, art by Eugene Hughes. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Ken Bald. The Ghoul's Revenge, art by Harry Lazarus. The Wolf-Children of Bengal, art by Pete Riss. The Monster of the Mist, art by Art Gates. The Case of the Phantom Plane, pencils by Dick Beck. True Ghosts of History, art by Harry Lazarus. Fiend of the Undead, art by Jon Blummer. Phantom Armies—Aschen, art by Harry Lazarus. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories by unknown. Pencils and Cover by Al Jaffee. In this issue: untitled Patsy and Hedy tale; untitled Buzz 1-pager; untitled The Walkers tale; untitled Mickey 1-pager; 2-page text story "Sign of Love"; untitled Nancy 1-pager; untitled The Wolfes tale; and untitled Patsy and Hedy tale. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Jim Tyer and Connie Rasinski. Animator Paul Terry's Terrytoons featured Mighty Mouse, Heckle & Jeckle, and other classic cartoon characters of yesteryear. Mighty Mouse's foe The Claw films an action movie that's actually a trap for Mighty Mouse. Heckle and Jeckle invent a robot salesman for a department store, but the other employees are not impressed. Sourpuss's good and bad selves get into a fight when he sees a chance to take advantage of Gandy Goose. Heckle and Jeckle: How to Handle Crowds; Dinky; Mighty Mouse: Star Performer; Gandy Goose; Quips and Queries; Heckle and Jeckle: Dimwit Does the Job; Sourpuss: The Super-Cleaner; Gandy Goose. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 4 - Winter, 1952. Softcover, 7" x 8", 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Reed Crandall/Nick Cuidera cover. Ken Shannon in "The Lonely Hearts Killer," Inspector Denver in "Monster's Mask," T-Man in "The Red Robbers," and "Funeral for a Big Shot." One page filler, "Pict-O-Crime." One page text story, "Twisted Revenge." Cover price $0.10.

Volume 6, Issue - December, 1952. Men's interest magazine focusing on true crime, and police cases. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 76 pages, text, with B&W images Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Bud Sagendorf. Scripts and art by Bud Sagendorf. Horse Tale! text story. Spinach Farm!; Annoyed by the high cost of spinach, Popeye decides to buy a farm and grow his own. Swee'Pea's Vacation!; King Blozo invites Swee'Pea to spend his school vacation in Spinachovia, but things don't work out as he expected. The Long Way Home!; Sherman takes a roundabout way to get home for dinner. Untitled story; Popeye ties Swee'Pea to a pole to keep him from getting dirty. Based on the classic cartoon and comic strip character. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Mechanical science and technology magazine. 6.75" x 9.5", 296 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Comic book starring the Warner Bros. cartoon character Porky Pig. Untitled story; Porky falls in a library and runs outside to holler "ouch!". The Mouse of Monte Cristo. Untitled story; Porky's roof is leaking; After it's done raining, Porky has Cicero use a hose on the roof to try to find the leaks. Room For Rent starring Porky Pig and Sylvester. Rolling Pin on Wet Cement; When Petunia accidentally walks through the wet cement on Porky's sidewalk, she repairs the damage with a rolling pin. Untiled story; Porky is ignored at a restaurant and when a waiter does come to his table, it is just to water the flowers. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Will Elder and John Severin. Art by Marvin Stein, Will Elder and John Severin. Prize's flagship Western title featured early art by John Severin and other greats who worked for EC in the following decade. Cheyenne warriors plan an attack on white settlements, and only American Eagle can stop them. Three stories and a cover featuring early art by EC legends Will Elder and John Severin. The Lazo Kid rescues a drowning cowboy and falls into the hands of cattle rustlers. Cheyenne on the Warpath; Daniel Boone; Rescue of the Eagle; Rustlers Trap. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Frank Frollo. Stories and art by Walter Gibson, Dick Giordano, and Frank Frollo. Pre-Code crime comics from Charlton, focusing on swindlers and con games. An ordinary man falls for the Spanish Prisoner swindle, an ancient confidence trick better known these days as the "Nigerian prince scam." Waiter Jerry works in a casino where he has perfected the art of "cold-decking," or switching card decks, but in the end, the Joker's on him. Dr. William Neff, a real-life debunker dubbed the "Ghost-Breaker," reveals a spiritualism scam through trick photography. Plus advice to the reader on avoiding con artists. Some scripts in this issue may be by Walter Gibson, legendary writer of The Shadow's pulp adventures. The Spanish Prison Racket; Cold Deck; The Big Time Build-Up; Charge It; Dr. Neff, the Original Ghost-Breaker: The Spirit Photo Racket; The Horse That Couldnt Lose; Rackets. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Maurice Whitman. Edited by Jack Byrne and Jerry Iger. Stories and art by Tony DAdamo, Bill Benulis, and John Belcastro. Rangers Comics switches back to a war-based series as the Korean War gets into full swing. The true story of legendary Scots patriot Robert the Bruce; The legends of Lemuria are brought to life with nice art, probably by Murphy Anderson; Suicide Smith's final mission might see him living up to his name. Commando Rangers; G.I. Jane; Space Rangers; Robert the Bruce; Air Heroes of World War II; Suicide Smith. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 1 #3 - December 1952. Adventure, sports and war fiction plus illustrated articles. Includes "The Real Powers in America" by Al Capp (L'il Abner). 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Art by Bill Ely and others. Another crime comic from the prolific studio of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, this one featuring crimes throughout history as well as the standard gangster tales. Sometimes listed as Real Clue Crime #82. No issue # on cover; Vol. 7, issue #10 in indicia. Herbie idolizes his visiting Uncle Jerry, but his parents suspect Jerry's really a gangster. The use of bloodhounds in tracking criminals. A Southern belle romances a poor musician on a Mississippi gambling paddleboat. Also featuring a vintage Boy Scouts voting-drive PSA. What Uncle Jerry Gave Me; The Chunk of Regret; The Auctioneer; The Stringed Trap; Long-Eared Cop; Soft Touch; T.N.T. Banquet. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.