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Dell Giant Tarzan's Jungle Annual (1952-1958 Dell) 7A CGC 4.5 Juicy Fruit Ad Back Cover

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4711162019

Version with Juicy Fruit Gum ad on back cover. The Baboon Tarzan's Jungle World illustration by Jesse Marsh. "War in the Desert," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan and his family, along with the wounded pilot, Johnny Ball, find themselves in a lost city in the desert as that city goes to war. "Tarzan and the Great Animal Trainer," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by John Ushler; Kobo trains one zebra to pull a cart and another for Boy to ride. Help Build a Ladder activity page, art by Tony DiPaola. "Moonbeam and Shadow," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; When a storm causes their burrow to be flooded, a mongoose family must go adventuring before finding a new home. Birds of Tarzan's Jungle filler page. "Tarzan and the Axe Man of Jalur," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan assist Kandor of Jalur in his quest for a rhinoceros horn that will entitle Kandor the Jaluran throne. "Jane and Kimbo's Machine," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Jane arranges for a couple to become weavers. Jungle Thanksgiving. "Boy Braves a Siege by Lions," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; Boy and Dombie rescue a lost boy from leopards and lions. "Tarzan and the Bridge to Life," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Mike Arens; Tarzan rescues Nogoni and Ila from their pursuers who plan to kill Nogoni and enslave Ila. Jungle Scarecrow filler page. "Tarzan's Ape-English Dictionary," art by Tony DiPaola. The Klipspringer Tarzan's Jungle World illustration by Jesse Marsh. Tarzan and Monkey illustration by Jesse Marsh. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Dell Giant Western Roundup (1952-1959 Dell) 8 VG+ 4.5

Cover photos of Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, Johnny Mack Brown, and Bill Elliott. Roy Rogers photo. The Bighorn Hunt starring Gene Autry, art by Nicholas Firfires; Gene helps a friend of his fight a land-grabber. Freelance Lawmen starring Champion, script by Gaylord Du Bois. Trouble on the Line starring Roy Rogers, art by John Ushler. Trap a Wild One starring Trigger and Bullet, art by Sparky Moore. The Clue of the Unfired Gun starring Johnny Mack Brown, art by Tony Sgroi. The Coyote starring Wild Bill Elliott. The Frame Up starring Rex Allen, art by Sparky Moore. Gene Autry photo. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Dell Giant Western Roundup (1952-1959 Dell) 9 VG/FN 5.0

Photo cover with Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Johnny Mack Brown, Bill Elliott, and Rex Allen. Gene Autry photo. The Golden Scar starring Roy Rogers, art by Mike Arens; Roy and his young friend run afoul of gold smugglers while participating in a fishing contest. The Eagle's Prey starring Trigger and Bullet, art by Sparky Moore. Indian Strategy, art by Nicholas Firfires. Killer at Large starring Gene Autry, art by Nicholas Firfires. The Showdown starring Champion, art by Tony Sgroi. Ghost Towns of the West text story, art by August Lenox. Whispering Mountain starring Johnny Mack Brown. Dangerous Decoy starring Wild Bill Elliott, pencils by Tom Cooke. X Marks the Spot starring Rex Allen, art by Sparky Moore. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Dell Giant Western Roundup (1952-1959 Dell) 10 FN 6.0

Photo cover with Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Johnny Mack Brown, Bill Elliott, and Rex Allen. Roy Rogers and Bullet photo. The Fingerprint Trap starring Gene Autry, art by Nicholas Firfires; A convicted murderer's brother gets copies of Gene's fingerprints and uses them to frame Gene for a robbery and murder. The Adventurous Hunt starring Champion. The Medicine Men. The Outlaws of Cougar Gulch starring Roy Rogers. Stranger on the Range starring Trigger and Bullet. Famous Indian Battles text story, art by August Lenox. Heavy Smoke starring Johnny Mack Brown. The Navajo Saddle starring Wild Bill Elliott, art by Al Micale. The Stampede Steal starring Rex Allen. Gene Autry photo. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Dell Giant Picnic Party (1955-1957 Dell) 6 VG 4.0

Cover by Paul Murry and Don MacLaughlin. Stories and art by Tony Strobl, Vic Lockman, Harvey Eisenberg, Jack Bradbury, and Ken Champin. This Dell Giant features Disney characters in comics adventures. Uncle Scrooge sends his nephews in search of a mythical statue: the Golden Monkey of Malanga Panga. Grandma Duck creates a treasure hunt on her farm for the vacationing Huey, Dewey, and Louie. In another story, Huey, Dewey and Louie discover a buried chest at the beach and wonder if they've found pirate treasure. Plus games and activities. Donald Duck: The Golden Ape of Malanga Panga; Mickey Mouse: Matador Mixup; Uncle Scrooge: Desert Dilemma; Huey, Dewey and Louie: Vacation at Grandmas; Lil Bad Wolf: Summer School Rampage; Pluto: Canine Camper; Chip n Dale: Vacation Cottage; Little Hiawatha: Heap Big Fish Fry; Donald Duck: Ye Old Treasure Chest. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Dell Giant Western Roundup (1952-1959 Dell) 4 VG+ 4.5

Photo cover with Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Johnny Mack Brown, Bill Elliott, and Rex Allen. Portrait shot of Roy Rogers. The Disappearing Boulder starring Gene Autry, art by Nicholas Firfires; Gene intestigates the robbery of an armored car. Champion Ropes a Killer starring Champion, art by Nicholas Firfires. Guns and Gunfighters of the Frontier West text story, art by August Lenox. The Pussy-Footin' Prowlers starring Roy Rogers, art by Mike Arens. Trap a Trickster starring Trigger and Bullet. Johnny Mack Brown Corners a Killer, art by Tony Sgroi. Short essay about Hernando Cortez. Short essay about the cossacks. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Dell Giant Western Roundup (1952-1959 Dell) 5 FN- 5.5

Cover oxidation.

Photo cover with Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Johnny Mack Brown, Bill Elliott, and Rex Allen. Roy Rogers photo. Cover-Up starring Roy Rogers, art by Mike Arens; Roy matches wits with two jewel thieves who are masquerading as bird watchers. Instructions for building a wigwam. Money Buys Trouble starring Trigger and Bullet, art by Sparky Moore. The Robin Hood Mystery starring Gene Autry, art by Nicholas Firfires. Race against Death starring Champion, art by Tony Sgroi. Brief biographies of Annie Oakley and Libby Collins. A Process of Elimination starring Johnny Mack Brown, pencils by Nat Edson. Wild Bill Elliott Plays a Hunch, art by Sparky Moore. The Rustler's Ruse starring Rex Allen, art by John Ushler. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Dell Giant Western Roundup (1952-1959 Dell) 2 VG 4.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch.

American Edition 25¢ cover price. Photo cover with Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Johnny Mack Brown, Bill Elliott, and Rex Allen. Roy Rogers, Trigger and Bullet photo. The Railroad Mystery starring Gene Autry, art by Nicholas Firfires; Gene helps solve a series of train robberies. Instructions for making a faux bear claw necklace. The Killer Horse starring Champion, art by John Ushler. Short essay about buffalo hunting. Graveyard of Stagecoaches starring Roy Rogers, art by Mike Arens. Plenty of Savvy starring Trigger and Bullet. Portfolios of famous horses. Brief history of Colonel Wesley Merritt. The Rattler Strikes starring Johnny Mack Brown. The Feudin' Killer starring Wild Bill Elliott, art by Hi Mankin. The Mystery of Moanin' Butte starring Rex Allen. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Dell Giant Mickey Mouse Almanac (1957 Dell) 1 VG- 3.5

Painted cover by Tony Strobl and Don MacLaughlin. Stories and art by Carl Barks, Lee Hooper, Jack Bradbury, and Carl Fallberg. One of a series of 100-page specials Dell produced with the Disney characters, this one featuring Mickey Mouse. Mickey makes a bet with Minnie that she can't avoid sweets for two weeks. In a story by Carl Barks, Uncle Scrooge has an old-fashioned way to play football. In another story, Huey, Dewey and Louie decide to spend the night camping outdoors. January JimJams; February Foolery; March Melee; April Antics; May Mix-Up; June Junket; July Jubilee; August Accident; September Scrimmage; October Outing; November Nonsense; December Dunking. 100 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Dell Giant Silly Symphonies (1952-1959 Dell) 2 GD/VG 3.0

Staples added (not manufacturing). 1 1/2" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation.

Cover by Dick Moores. Stories and art by Paul Murry, Ken Champin, Harvey Eisenberg, Dick Moores, Frank McSavage, Jack Bradbury, Al Hubbard, and Phil De Lara. This Dell Giant series features adaptations of classic Disney animated shorts. A comics adaptation of one of Mickey's most famous cartoons, The Sorcerers Apprentice, from Fantasia. An adaptation of the classic animated cartoon Lambert the Sheepish Lion. Elmer Elephant stands up to bullying from Gooch Gorilla to save Tillie Tiger. Plus games and activities. The Sorcerers Apprentice; Peculiar Penguins; Lambert the Sheepish Lion; Spotty Pig; The Golden Touch; Cock of the Walk; Elmer Elephant; The Pelican and the Snipe. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Dell Giant Western Roundup (1952-1959 Dell) 1 VG- 3.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. Water spotting.

American Edition 25¢ cover price. Photo cover with Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Johnny Mack Brown, Bill Elliott, and Rex Allen. Gene astride a sitting Champion photo. Gunfighter's Retreat starring Roy Rogers, art by Peter Alvarado; Roy encounters a "retirement" home for old gunfighters. Dictionary of Western Terms. The Mustangers starring Trigger, art by Till Goodan. Short article about various breeds of horses. Nickel Plated Pay-Off starring Gene Autry, art by John Ushler. Words and music to the song Red River Valley. Killer Trouble starring Champion, art by Nicholas Firfires. Articles on rodeo. The Phantom Stage starring Johnny Mack Brown. The Pay-Off Bandit starring Wild Bill Elliott. Double Deception starring Rex Allen, art by Peter Alvarado. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Dell Giant Christmas Parade (1949-1958 Dell) 6 VG/FN 5.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover by Paul Murry. Stories and art by Tony Strobl, Del Connell, Jack Bradbury, Phil De Lara, Frank McSavage, Paul Murry, Don Christensen, and Carl Fallberg. This Dell Giant series features Disney characters in Christmas-themed stories. Gyro Gearloose's latest invention causes Donald and Uncle Scrooge to swap personalities at Christmas. Grandma Duck encounters the last dodo. Minnie and Clarabelle audition for famous stage producer Oscar Rapine. Donald Duck: The Big Switcheroo; Li'l Bad Wolf: Fountain of Youth; Pluto; Mickey Mouse: The Ivory Treasure; Chip 'n' Dale: Carols; Huey, Dewey and Louie: That Way - This Way; Grandma Duck: Dodo Bird; Goofy: Vacuum Cleaner Saler; Minnie Mouse: Talent Scout; Huey, Dewey and Louie: Fighting Gladstone's Luck. 96 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Dell Giant Vacation Parade (1950-1954 Dell) 5 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation.

100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.