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American Library (1943) comic books 1955 or before

  • Issue #2
    American Library (1943) 2
    American Library (1943) #2
    Published 1943 by David McKay Publishing.
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    Guadalcanal Diary. Story by Richard Tregaskis. Art and painted cover by Franklin Wittmack. Pioneering comics publisher David McKay presents illustrated versions of bestselling books, an early version of Classics Illustrated and the like. This issue is based on the memoir Guadalcanal Diary by war correspondent Richard Tregaskis, inspired by his time with the U.S. Marine Corps during the months-long Guadalcanal Campaign in World War II. An illustrated text version of the story, rather than straight comics. 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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    $210 AMERICAN LIBRARY nn (#2) - CGC-7.0, OW - Guadalcanal Diary - Movie

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  • Issue #3
    American Library (1943) 3
    American Library (1943) #3
    Published 1943 by David McKay Publishing.
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    • Cover detached. Centerfold and a few additional wraps detached.

    Look to the Mountain. Story by Le Grand Cannon, Jr. Pioneering comics publisher David McKay presents illustrated versions of bestselling books, an early version of Classics Illustrated and the like. This issue is based on the historical novel by LeGrand Cannon, Jr., an epic of the pioneers who settled the New England wilderness, which was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. An illustrated text version of the story, rather than straight comics. 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #4
    American Library (1943) 4
    American Library (1943) #4
    Published 1944 by David McKay Publishing.
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    $465.00
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    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4514315001
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    How's this for a phallic symbol cover! No wonder the poor guy fainted!

    The Case of the Crooked Candle. Story by Earl Stanley Gardner. Pioneering comics publisher David McKay presents illustrated versions of bestselling books, an early version of Classics Illustrated and the like. This issue is an adaptation of the 24th Perry Mason mystery novel by Erle Stanley Gardner. A corpse is found in a boat grounded at low tide. But a candle that stands at a steep angle may hold the key to revealing the murderer. An illustrated text version of the story, rather than straight comics. 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.