Comic books September 1946

Volume 31, Issue 2 - September, 1946. 6.75" x 9.75", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 15, Issue 3 - September, 1946. 6.75" x 9", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $19.00 View scan Cover detached at one staple.

Add to cart FR 1.0 $4.00 2 1/2" Spine split from top. 4" tear on back cover. Interior paper deterioration/chipping.

Cover by Nina Albright. Stories and art by Ray Gill, Harold DeLay, Jim Wilcox, Art Helfant, Walter Johnson, Milt Hammer, Harvey K. Fuller and B. Gordon Guth. Sometimes listed as 4Most #20. Adventures of clean-cut teen heroes of the 1940s. Dick Cole and his pal Simba stumble on a crime witness's hideout during a cross-country run. Edison Bell and Jerry try to prove that bullies Brock and Stinky vandalized tractors that their friend Chuck was blamed for. Candid Charlie becomes a football hero after taking pictures that reveal the opposing team's secret plays. Dick Cole; Word Games; Edison Bell; Make Eddie Bells Powerful Toy Big Cat Tractor; An Edison Bell Extra!; Man on the Flying Trapeze; Merkin Gerkin; Candid Charlie; Fraidy-Cat Phil: Hes All Wet; Fraidy-Cat Phil: Y' Cant Eat Your Doughnut and Still Have the Hole; Mans True Colors; The Cadet. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Joe Musial. The Phantom strips, script by Lee Falk, art by Ray Moore. Daffy Doodles strips, art by Doc Winner. Katzenjammer Kids strips, art by H.H. Knerr. Tim Tyler's Luck strips, art by Lyman Young. Pete the Tramp strips by Clarence D. Russell. Jungle Jim strips, art by Alex Raymond. Barney Google strips, art by Billy DeBeck. Blondie strips, art by Chic Young. Teddy and Sitting Bull strips, art by Joe Musial. Tillie the Toiler strips, art by Russ Westover. Prince Valiant strips, art by Hal Foster. They'll Do It Every Time strips, art by Jimmy Hatlo. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $999.95 or Best Offer View scans Cover oxidation. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow

Cover art by Wayne Boring and Ed Dobrotka. The Sleuth Who Never Failed starring Superman, script by Alvin Schwartz, art by Ira Yarbrough. The Rhyming Horse starring Hayfoot Henry, script by Al Schwartz, art by Stan Kaye. The Case of the Captive Seals starring Congo Bill, art by Fred Ray. The Book That Was Too Real starring Vigilante, script by Don Cameron, inks by George Roussos. Magic--Past or Present starring Zatara, script by Don Cameron, art by W. F. White. 52 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $43.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $6.00 View scans Paper: Cream Front cover detached 10%. Back cover detached 90%. Water damage: Extensive. Staple rust: Moderate.

Vol. 115, No. 5 - September 1946. 6.75" x 9.75", 146 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

September 21, 1946. Weekly British boy's adventures text stories with illustrations printed in tabloid format. This issue's cover features the serial comic strip "The Human Eagles", and inside are several genre text stories: adventure "Blue-Lightning Brand!", war "The Boy Who Licked Napoleon", mystery "Afraid of his Father!", sports "The Last of the Swiping Randalls", and western "Pegleg's Pal - The Iron Outlaw". Cover price '2D', 7.5 x 12, b&w, 14 pages-all newsprint.

Add to cart PR 0.5 $199.95 or Best Offer View scans 2" Cumulative spine split. Piece missing from interior margin, slightly affects panel edge. Severe staple rust with migration. Top staple disintegrated. Heavy water damage. Mold. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow

Cover art by Stan Kaye. The Proof of the Proverbs starring Superboy, script by Don Cameron, pencils by John Sikela. The Stolen Light starring Aquaman, art by Louis Cazeneuve. Ghosts in Armor starring Johnny Quick, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos. Trial By Trickery starring Shining Knight, script by Joe Samachson, art by Chuck Winter. Contest For Champions starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Good $6.00 View scans

UK bi-weekly magazine focusing primarily on WWII era aircraft, but covering the whole history of flight. 8" x 11.5", 12 pages, B&W

Add to cart Good $6.00 View scans Spine split 5%.

UK bi-weekly magazine focusing primarily on WWII era aircraft, but covering the whole history of flight. 8" x 11.5", 12 pages, B&W

Part comics, part text features. Cover price $0.10.

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

Add to cart Fair $2.65 View scans Spine split 90%. Cover Detached.

Aviation magazine featuring pictorials of featured designs; model and hobby information. 10.25" x 13", 120 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Vol. 5 #6 (as stated) - Sept. 1946. Covering civilian and military aviation. Articles this issue: journey to the moon, light aircraft in the USSR, survey of hangars, America needs airports, cargo planes, news and reviews. Heavily illustrated. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 74 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

Stories and art by Carmine Infantino, Tony DiPreta, Art Jaffe and C. W. Winter. One of the more fanciful and influential of 1940s aviator heroes, Airboy fights evil with his radio-controlled plane "Birdie" and its plethora of experimental flying tech. Sometimes listed as Airboy Comics #31. No issue # on cover; Vol. 3, issue #8 in indicia. Airboy deals with a circus fire and a kidnapped woman in Africa. The debut of Link Thorne, aka the Flying Fool, a daredevil air courier in the Far East, whose adventures have a distinct Terry and the Pirates flavor. Iron Ace battles The Texas Sky Pirates. Airboy; Skinny McGinty; Iron Ace; Murder Plays Golf; Wun Wing Spin; Flying Fool; SkyWolf; Josie Jive. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

The Justice Society of America enter the worlds of their dreams in "The Dreams of Madness." Script by Gardner Fox. Art by Joe Gallagher and Martin Naydel plus individual stories featuring Hawkman (art by Joe Kubert), Dr. Mid-nite (art by Stan Aschmeier), Green Lantern (art by Aschmeier and Naydel), the Flash (art by Naydel), the Atom (art by Gallagher), and Johnny Thunder (art by Aschmeier as "Stan Josephs"). Wonder Woman cameo. Two-page text story, "Submarine Man" by Jim Robinson. One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie and Trouble A-Head" by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. Naydel cover. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Al Huston, Larry Page, and Ellis Chambers. A collection of funny-animal comics from Fox Feature Syndicate. A rabbit goes all Bugs Bunny when Percy hunts him for eating his carrots; Cosmo Cat volunteers for Professor Fump's experimental mission to the Fourth Dimension; The OBrine Twins try to make peace between a couple whose spat has erupted into an actual gun battle. Cosmo Cat: The Fourth Dimension; Percy; Cosmo Cat: The Plot to Steal the Seals!; The OBrine Twins: Home Sweet Home. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 1.5 $2,390.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #2048091004 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

The Crime of the Ages!, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Syd Shores, inks by Al Avison; The All-Winners Squad is hurriedly called to meet with the curator of a museum, whose exhibit, "The Ages of Mankind", has been smashed. The Age of Bronze! starring Captain America, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Vince Alascia, inks by Bob Powell; Cap and Bucky head to a museum of art to locate a valuable piece of bronze art and find the "Idol With the Starry Eyes".....a bronze idol that actually has star sapphires for eyes. The Iron Age! starring The Whizzer, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Al Avison, inks by Al Gabriele. The Steel Age (Chapter 4) starring The Human Torch, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Al Avison, inks by Don Rico. The Stone Age (Chapter 5) starring Miss America, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Syd Shores, inks by Vince Alascia. The Ice Age! (Chapter 6) starring the Sub-Mariner, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Powell, inks by Al Avison. Conclusion! (Chapter 7) starring the All-Winners Squad, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Al Avison, inks by Al Bellman. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Jon L. Blummer. Case of the Curious Critters, art by Paul Reinman; While helping an eccentric field naturalist pack for a trip to Africa, Doiby is knocked out accidently and wakes up in Africa packed in a crate; When Green Lantern races to the dark continent to save him, both run into some quite intelligent creatures that warn them to go home! The Barbers of Shaveville starring Winky, Blinky and Noddy, art by Everett E. Hibbard. The Cardboard Hero starring Dr. Mid-Nite, art by Stan Aschmeier. Star Dumb and Glory starring Hop Harrigan, script and art by Jon L. Blummer. Mutt and Jeff strips by Al Smith [signed as Bud Fisher]. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Written by Gardner F. Fox. Art and cover by Martin Naydel. The Flash is faced with the return of the Worry Wart, an individual who has the knack of causing everyone in the general area of his presence to begin to worry. Written by Robert Kanigher. Art by Martin Naydel. While strolling along the streets of Keystone City one day, Noddy comes across a strange pair of gloves--gloves that were originally made for Cesare Borgia by an old wizard. Fat and Slat humor page by Ed Wheelan. Written by Robert Kanigher. Art by Martin Naydel. A pair of 4th Dimensional forceps returns to haunt the Flash as the Three Dimwits use them to pull a variety of objects out of that dimension which result in headaches for everyone. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Syd Shores. The Atom Spells Doom starring the Blonde Phantom, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Syd Shores, inks by Charles Nicholas; Mark Mason and B.P. foil the plans of Signor Korte who was out to steal atomic secrets. Murder At Midnight starring Mister Wu, pencils by Maurice del Bourgo, inks by Charles Nicholas. Unlucky Seven starring Miss America, pencils by Ken Bald, inks by Jack Binder. The Scarlet Scorpion starring the Blonde Phantom, pencils by Syd Shores and Ed Winiarski, inks by Ed Winiarski. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $27.00 View scans Paper: Tan to Cream

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $21.00 View scans Trimmed Paper: Cream Staple rust: Slight.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $15.00 View scans Paper: Light tan to Cream Front cover detached 5%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.

Volume 20, Issue 6 - September, 1946. Science fiction stories by Richard Shaver, John and Dorothy de Courcy, Leroy Yerxa, and Rog Phillips. Illustrations by Julian S. Krupa, Malcolm Smith, and Robert Fuqua. Cover by Robert Gibson Jones. 7-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 180 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Alex Schomburg. Stories by unknown. Art by Pete Costanza, Ken Battefield and unknown. In this issue: untitled The Black Terror story with art by Pete Costanza; Pyroman vs. "The Unseen"; untitled Doc Strange story (vs. "Dengue Dan" Thompson); and The Fighting Yank in "The Case of the Hoofprint Triangle" (vs. The Hood) with art by Ken Battefield. Plus: 1-page text stories "Rough Water" (by Charles S. Strong), "Bushmen" (by Dean Garland - a house name) and "Lariat for the Law" (by Gerald Devers - a house name). Also: untitled Little Legends 1-pager (by Jules Steiner). 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Hubbell R. McBride, Morris Gollub, Dan Noonan and Gaylord Du Bois (credited as Howard R. Garis). Dell's classic funny-animal series included early work by former Disney animator Walt Kelly, creator of beloved comic strip Pogo. In an early Pogo story by Kelly, Pogo tries to get Albert the Alligator to stop smoking cigars. Owl and Churchy convince him the best way to do that is by disguising himself as Strawberry Shortcut, De Baton Rouge Bombshell. In another Kelly story, Pogo puts a balloon into Albert's mouth while he's sleeping. Bobby Robin Sees the Snow; Uncle Wiggily; Albert and Pogo; Rover; Royal Predicament; Sitara; Elephunnies; Peter Pigeon. 48 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Funny-animal comics from Fawcett, featuring delightful covers and an assortment of original characters. Sir Spot, the heroic knight, in his secret identity of Freckles the poet, is mistaken for the sinister leopard bowman known as The Arrow. While visiting the Ozarks, Tuck Sedo decides to re-ignite an old hillbilly feud as his latest practical joke. Goat con man "Kid Gloves" gets the concessions at a South American soccer game, a chance to swindle an entire stadium at once. Sir Spot: The Arrow Duel; Sloppy the Pig: Gets His Just Award; The Cub Reporter: Steam Up a Clue; Droopy the Ant Bear and Reddy Fox: Booked In; Brother Troll, Chapter II; Battling Bantam Puffs Out; Chippy Chipmunk Scares Up a Present; Colonel Walrus and Snazzy the Snail: True To Form; Tuck Sedo the Penguin Playboy: Tuck Sedo Goes A Feuding; Kid Gloves: Gets Battered Up; Chippy Chipmunk. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $4.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

September, 1946 - Volume 5, Issue #6.

Add to cart Fine $36.00 View scans Front cover detached 10%. Staple rust: Moderate.

Volume 38, Issue 1 - September, 1946. Cover by William Timmins. Science Fiction and adventure stories, this issue features "The Toy Maker" by Raymond F. Jones. 5.5-in. x 7.5-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $1,470.00 View scans Paper: Off white Label #1075932001

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $225.00 View scans 5.5" cumulative spine split (chew), staple rust/migration, mold spots.

Cover by Dick Sprang. "The Penguin's Nest!", script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Paul Cooper (as Bob Kane), inks by Ray Burnley; The Penguin opens a new restaurant in town, but queerly asks guests to hand-write their orders and sign them, then he does everything possible to get himself arrested; Batman and Robin investigate. "Stand-In For Danger!", script by Don Cameron, pencils by Paul Cooper (as Bob Kane), inks by Ray Burnley; A famed movie stand-in uses his skills to lead a life of crime, but it takes the hard work of the Batman and Robin to discover the reason why. "Elusive London Eddie!", art by Jerry Robinson; Alfred notices a wanted poster in the post office for an English thief; Believing the Police to be baffled, he reasons that only an English detective would know the psychology of such a man, and be able to track him down and capture him. "A Matter of Honesty" text story by Stan Carter. "Sir Batman at King Arthur's Court!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Paul Cooper (as Bob Kane), art by Ray Burnley; King Arthur story with Merlin; Batman and Robin vs. Sir Mordred and Queen Morgan LeFey. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $33.00

Stories and art by Ogden Whitney, Tom DeAngelo, Don Dean, Ham Fisher, Alfred Andriola, J. P. McEvoy, John Striebel, Frank Beck and Mart Bailey. Big Shot featured reprints of McNaught Syndicate humor and adventure strips, alongside original characters like Skyman and The Face. Skyman secretly plans to launch his latest ship to the moon itself, but Fawn finds out about it, and so does a gangster who wants the rocket for himself. Slap Happy becomes the latest target of Coquette Circe, the beautiful woman who drives ugly men to suicide. Tony Trent is angry after stunt-flier Hellcat Rankin takes Tony's fiancee Babs with him on his latest dangerous flight. Sparky Watts; Charlie Chan; Cranberry Boggs; Joe Palooka; Bo; Dixie Dugan; Tony Trent; Skyman; Brass Knuckles; All in a Lifetime; Jamie Cuthbert's Duel. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Chad Grothkopf. Stories and art by Bill Brady and Chad Grothkopf. Cowboy goat (cowgoat?) Billy the Kid and his ostrich pal, Sheriff Oscar, enforce law and order in a funny-animal version of the Old West. Billy plays detective after a famous mystery writer gets involved in a murder. Oscar the Ostrich goes to Hollywood to play himself in a movie, and endangers the entire movie lot. Billy tries to solve a murder involving a knife and a simple-minded citizen of the town. A Strangle Hold; Benny Beaver and Fuzzy Bear; Willie the Worm; Hearts and Fists; Toby's Ark; Sherlock the Monk and Chuck; Stage Coach Shenanigans!; Oscar the Sheriff Acts Up; Twin Trouble; Fuzzy Bear; Dagger of Danger. Final issue of the series. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Good $8.00 View scans Creasing. Denting. Edge damage. Waving.

Volume 1, Issue 3 - September-October, 1946. Glamor photos, mostly of women in two-piece swimwear outfits but also some in gowns. 8.5" x 11", 70 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $299.00 View scans 1.5" Spine split from top. Cover detached at one staple (taped). Cover oxidation. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Edited by Leon Harvey. Cover by Lee Elias. Stories by Lee Elias, Arturo Cazeneuve, George Roussos, Joe Kubert, and Art Helfant. The Black Cat in "Who is the Black Cat?" and "Banker's Holiday" (art on both by Lee Elias). Also Block Buster Barton and His Gang in "The Rampaging Reporters," Johnny Nebisco in "Bang! Bang! Went the Trolley!" and "Dance Macabre: Gabriel Blows His Horn!" (art by Joe Kubert). 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

September, 1946. Cover price $0.15.