Popular Science (1872-Present Popular Science Publishing Co.) comic books 1938-1940

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Volume 131, Issue 2 - August, 1938. "Marvels of Underground Oil Railroads", fluid freight flows through a vast network of pipelines. "Why We Enjoy Pain", modern psychology traces common habits to mild forms of self-torture. "Fire-Bug Hunters", how arson sleuths make war on incendiaries. "Musical Magician", a college professor coaxes tunes from odd materials, plus much more. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in., black and white w/spot color, 126 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 132, Issue 1 - January, 1938. "Putting a Fairy Tale on the Screen", behind the scenes of Disney's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", profusely illustrated with drawings and photographs. The famed multiplane camera is shown being used, the voice of the spirit in the mirror is obtained by putting a box around the actor's head, how what's on the screen is synced with the soundtrack and much more is explained for the world's first full-length animated film. Also in this issue: "How Good are the New War Machines?" and more. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in., black and white w/spot color, 138 pages. Cover price $0.15.

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Volume 132, Issue 2 - February 1938. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in.; black and white w/spot color; 138 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 132, Issue 3 - March 1938. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in.; black and white w/spot color; 138 pages. Cover price $0.15.

April 1938. Cover by Edgar F. Wittmack. 450 pictures and illustrations accompany short articles on automobile safety, the zeppelin, a trial run for television, anesthetics, and much more. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in.; black and white w/spot color; 128 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart Very Good $6.00 View scans Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 10%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Moderate.

Volume 132, Issue 5 - May 1938. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in.; black and white w/spot color; 128 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart Fine $16.00 View scans Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

Vol. 132 #6, June 1938 - Cover by Edgar F. Wittmack. Features include "Uncle Sam's New Ocean Empire", "Wall Around Hell", "Hounds of the Sky" and more. 8.5" x 11.5", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 133, Issue 1 - July 1938. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in.; black and white w/spot color; 128 pages. Cover price $0.15.

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Volume 133, Issue 2 - August 1938. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in.; black and white w/spot color; 102 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Vol. 133 #6 - Dec. 1938. 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/4-in., 264 pages, B&W w/spot color. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 134, Issue 2 - February 1939. 8.5-in x 11.5-in, B&W, 268 Pages, Cover price $0.15.

Volume 134, Issue 6 - June 1939. Articles include "Airways to Europe", "Modern Swords of Damascus" and more. 6.75-in x 9.5-in, 238 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart Good $2.50 View scans Paper: Off white Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.

Add to cart Fair $2.60 View scans Front cover detached 15%. Back cover detached 15%. Incomplete, See Notes. Staple rust: Moderate.

Volume 135, Issue 1 - July 1939. 8.5-in x 11.5-in, B&W, 240 Pages, Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $2.50 View scans Front cover detached 20%. Back cover detached 10%.

Vol. 135 #4, Oct. 1939 - Features include "Uncle Sam Arms Against the World", "World's Largest Pearl", "Streamlining the Texas Rangers", "Sky Railway Guides Aircraft" and more. 8.5" x 11.5", 266 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Vol. 135 #5, Nov. 1939 - Features include "Blimps Carry Electric Signs", Uncle Sam's Antarctic Domain", "Skyscraper Airport", "Thunderbolt Hunter" and more. 8.5" x 11.5", 252 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 136, Issue 1 - Jan. 1940. Features include "G-Men Go After Spies", "Mine Yields Mushroom Gold" and more. Illustrated with period photos. 6.5" x 9.5", 240 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 136, Issue 2 - Feb. 1940. Features include "Strange Creatures of the Ocean Depths" in color, "Making of an Army Flyer" and more. Illustrated with period photos. 6.5" x 9.5", 240 Pages, B&W and color. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 136, Issue 4 - April 1940. 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 240 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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Volume 136, Issue 5 - May 1940. Features include "Fighting Wars for the Movies," "How Censors Scan the Mail" and more. Illustrated with period photos. 6.5" x 9.5", 240 Pages, B&W and color. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 137, Issue 1 - July 1940. Features include "Thrill of the Flying Sailors," "Uncle Sam Remodels His Army" and more. Illustrated with period photos. 6.5" x 9.5", 224 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 137, Issue 3 - Sept. 1940. Features include "Enlarging the Panama Canal," "Grooming the Iron Cavalry," "New Experiments with Rockets" and more. Illustrated with period photos. 6.5" x 9.5", 252 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 137, Issue 4 - Oct. 1940. Features include "Bombers or Battleships," "More Guns to Defend America" and more. Illustrated with period photos. 6.5" x 9.5", 252 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.