Comic books 1952 w/ month not specified

Written by Colin Andrew - 28 pages

Written by Colin Andrew - 28 pages

Written by Colin Andrew - 28 pages

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Stories by Hobart Donovan. Art by Ray Willner and others. A classic giveaway comic from the Brown shoe company, featuring adventure stories and comical hijinks from Andy Devine and the Buster Brown Gang of talking animals. Gunga the elephant boy has a new career goal after watching a cowboy movie; Andy Devine and the Buster Brown Gang go fishing and chaos ensues; Gunga investigates a tale of madness involving a cliffside beehive where villagers gather honey at great risk. Actor Andy Devine takes over the host duties in the comic after Smilin Eds passing, as he did on the TV series. Gunga Becomes a Cowboy; Andy and His Gang Go Fishing; The Cliff of Death. 32 pages, Full Color.

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Stories by Hobart Donovan. Art by Ray Willner and Reed Crandall. A classic giveaway comic from the Brown shoe company, featuring adventure stories and comical hijinks from Andy Devine and the Buster Brown Gang of talking animals. A dying mans last words put Gunga the elephant boy on the trail of long-missing girls; Andy Devine and the Buster Brown Gang demonstrate how they film a TV episode; A Polynesian boy seeks revenge on the octopus that killed his mother. Gunga and the Leopard Queens; On Stage with Andy Devine and His Gang; Black Lagoon. 32 pages, Full Color.

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Stories by Michael Gerbosi. Art by Ray Willner and Reed Crandall. Cover by Ray Willner. A classic giveaway comic from the Brown shoe company, featuring adventure stories and comical hijinks from Andy Devine and the Buster Brown Gang of talking animals. Gunga the elephant boy tracks a rogue leopard that preys on hapless villagers; Andy Devine and the Buster Brown Gang go Christmas shopping and chaos ensues; A spoiled rich kid and a country girl contend over the ownership of a black pony. The Spotted Killer; Andy Devine and His Gang Go Shopping; The Black Pony. 32 pages, Full Color.

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Stories by Michael Gerbosi. Art by Ray Willner and others. A classic giveaway comic from the Brown shoe company, featuring adventure stories and comical hijinks from Andy Devine and the Buster Brown Gang of talking animals. Gunga the elephant boy tracks a rogue elephant; Froggy Gremlin shrinks Andy down so he can ride in a toy plane with the rest of the gang; A dog undertakes an epic journey to return to the disabled girl who owns him. The Capture of Teela; Andy and the Gang Take to the Air; Puddles and a World of Legs. 32 pages, Full Color.

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Contains funny animal stories. In order of appearance: "Buster Bunny in 'Frozen Foolery'"; "Roscoe in 'What a Blowout'"; "Goofy Gander in 'Snow Fun'"; "Puzzles" puzzle page; "Chester Cat in 'Clean Sweep'" art by Ellis Chambers; and "Buster Bunny in 'A Nose for News'". Illustrated text stories: "The Bragging St. Bernard: Boastful Benjamin Thought He Was the Best of Dogs!" and "Pierpont and the Penguins: The Little Polar Bear Hated His Own Big Feet!" by Marty Arnold. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Contains funny animal stories. In order of appearance: "Buster Bunny in 'Which Is Witch?'"; "Tommy Turtle"; "Tommy Turtle in 'Under the Weather'"; and "Buster Bunny in 'A Friend in Need'". "Amigo, My Friend: Billie Burro Was Just a Little Stranger From Down in Old Mexico!" illustrated text story by Mickey Klar Marks. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by George Evans. Art by Allen Ulmer, Bob Powell, Howard Nostrand, Jack Farr, H. G. Peter, Harold LeDoux, Al Williamson and George Evans. Adventure tales featuring Hollywood legend Buster Crabbe, star of Flash Gordon, Buck Rogers and Tarzan serials. Buster and Whiskers face the mysterious Ogre, in a story with art by EC legends Al Williamson and George Evans; Sidekick Whiskers has a solo adventure, with art by Bob Powell. Also featuring cover art by EC legend George Evans. Black Bart; Buster Crabbe and the Mankiller; The Ogre; Whiskers and the Ghoul Gang; Homer on the Range; The Story of Rawhide in the West; The Showdown; Whisker's Nag. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Frank Frazetta. Art by Allen Ulmer, Mike Roy and Frank Frazetta. Adventure tales featuring Hollywood legend Buster Crabbe, star of Flash Gordon, Buck Rogers and Tarzan serials. Whiskers goes underground when he thinks he's killed his barber; A classic PSA featuring early art by fantasy and comics legend Frank Frazetta. Also featuring cover art by Frazetta. The Kansas Killer; Lead Poison; Top Secret; Whiskers Has A Close Shave; The Raiders; Red Cross New Method of Artificial Respiration. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Frank Frazetta. Art by Al Williamson and Roy Krenkel. Adventure tales featuring Hollywood legend Buster Crabbe, star of Flash Gordon, Buck Rogers and Tarzan serials. Buster goes to Mars and meets an alien woman, in a story with art by comics legends Al Williamson and Roy Krenkel. Classic Western tales featuring Buster and sidekick Whiskers. A vintage ad to join the Buster Crabbe Western Club. Fun alien-wrestling cover with art by fantasy and comics legend Frank Frazetta. Backfire; Buster Crabbe and the Maid of Mars; Gold in the Mouth of the Creek; Showdown; Whiskers the Indian Fighter; Homer on the Range; The Round Up. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Mike Roy. Stories and art by Robert Peterson, Mike Roy, Jerry Fasano, Jack Farr, Harold LeDoux, Jack Berrill and Frank Frazetta. Adventure tales featuring Hollywood legend Buster Crabbe, star of Flash Gordon, Buck Rogers and Tarzan serials. Buster and Whiskers track Madman Madden into the untamed wilds of Peru. A classic religious PSA featuring early art by fantasy and comics legend Frank Frazetta. A vintage ad for Lionel Trains and a Boy Scouts PSA on voting. Jivaro Headhunters; Whiskers and the Dead Detective; Homer on the Range; They Struck It Rich; Hey! Get Your Folks to Vote; The Counterfeit Plot; Prayer Works Wonders; Gold Rush Gus. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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The Campaign of '52 in Star Cartoons (1952) is a magazine published by The Washington Star. Follow the course of the 1952 presidental election through the view of political cartoonists James Berryman, and Gib Crockett. 80 pages, black and white cover with black and white illustrations in the interior. 20-in x 26-in.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Candy stars in five untitled stories. Plus: Will Bragg in an untitled story co-starring Mrs. Mahoulahan, Fire Chief Carl Swenson and Inspector Frank Flanagan. Also: Candy in 1-page text story "Candy's He-Man" co-starring Ted Dawson and Miss Sinclair. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Candy stars in five untitled stories. Plus: Will Bragg in an untitled story co-starring Effy Gissel and Mrs. Mahoulahan. Also: Candy in 1-page text story "Dance Date" co-starring Ted Dawson, Mrs. Dawson, Rollo Carin, Chris Carin, Mrs. Carin and Darlene Morton. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Rudolph Dirks and others. Mama, the Inspector and most of all the Captain bear the brunt of Hans and Fritz's mean-spirited pranks, but the Kids always get it in the end. The Kids trade places with a duck while taking their weekly bath. The new teacher arrives, and brings along a bloodhound to track down Hans and Fritz no matter where they hide. But perhaps the Kids' finest hour is braiding the dozing Captain's and Inspector's beards together for the Duke's reception - or as Mama puts it, "Der vitskers iss stucked!" The Captain and the Kids; The Kids Teach the Teachers a Thing or Two! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Rudolph Dirks and others. Mama, the Inspector and most of all the Captain bear the brunt of Hans and Fritz's mean-spirited pranks, but the Kids always get it in the end. The Captain starts a feud with the Kids "champeen" goat, so he has only himself to blame for the results. To avoid unwelcome company at Thanksgiving, the Captain gets the Kids to disguise themselves as a doctor. But he's not prepared for the doctor's "bedside manner." The Captain and the Kids; Keep Your Eye on the Turkey - and Duck!; Stick Around, Cap, the Party's Just Getting Glued!; With This Bunch There's a Catch to Everything! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Rudolph Dirks and others. Mama, the Inspector and most of all the Captain bear the brunt of Hans and Fritz's mean-spirited pranks, but the Kids always get it in the end. The Kids' latest cartoon gives the Captain an extra head to feud with. The Kids start a fight between the Captain and the excitable General Tabasco. Masks of the Captain and Inspector give Mama the heebie-jeebies. The Captain and the Kids; Where There's Smoke There's General Tabasco!; No Moose Is Good Moose, Sometimes!; The Captain Fights for His Life!; Double Trouble all Around! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Rudolph Dirks and others. Mama, the Inspector and most of all the Captain bear the brunt of Hans and Fritz's mean-spirited pranks, but the Kids always get it in the end. The Kids make Mama think the Captain has been devoured by a lion. Hans and Fritz make trouble for the Captain's old pal Blinky Joe. When the Professor Sourknuckle offers to cure the Captain's gout, the Kids substitute a scarecrow and the Prof doesn't even notice. The Captain and the Kids; Blinky Joe and the Professor; Heads, They Win, Tails, Look Out!; Hang Onto Your Hat!; There's No Water Shortage Here! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain John Fleet is the intrepid commander of the merchant ship "Star of the Sea." Headed for India on a mission of mercy, Captain Fleet faces a mutinous crew and a dreaded typhoon. Fleet is surprised when his latest cargo turns out to be wild animals headed for a zoo, and that's just the start of his troubles. The British cargo ship Usk has an otherworldly encounter on Cape Horn in 1863. Typhoon; Wild Cargo; Great Sea Mysteries; The Ill-fated USK; The Terrible Turks; Heritage of the Titanic. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Number 904, 1st Printing - "Borrowed Ecstasy" by Watkins E. Wright. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $0.35.

8 1/2-in x 11in. 98 pages B&W. Cover price $0.25.

1st Printing. When Sam Cobean was killed in a car accident in 1951, he had produced almost two full years of work since the publication of his best seller, "Cobean's Naked Eye". The pick of these new cartoons, plus some of the wonderful earlier Cobeans, make up this book. There are more than 180 cartoons and cartoon stories; all but a few of them here are printed for the first time in book form. More than one-third have never appeared anywhere before. Hardcover, 8.5" x 11", B&W. Cover price $3.95.

1952 edition. Cover price $0.10.

Chevrolet The Leader Comic (1952). Digest-sized, but opens at the bottom hanging calendar style. Full-color, newsprint, 24-pages, 5-in. x 6-in. with fold at top rather than left side. Stories in this comic: "Steve and Bucky Crack a Stolen Car Racket," --- "Derby Day at Derby Downs" which discusses the history of the soapbox derby. The last story is "Easy-to-Drive Chevrolet" --- "A Chevrolet is Born" which shows how a 1952 model goes from concept to production.

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Second Edition. "An American Annual of Christmas Literature and Art." Christmas stories, Scripture, hymns, art (modern and classical), poems, and photography in a deluxe oversize format. Extraordinary production values. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; part color; 68 pages. No cover price. Augsburg Publishing House.

1952. 10.25" x 13.5", 72 pages, partial color.

Christmas Carols (copyright 1952, H. B. Burnstine) was a promotional comic book distributed by dealers of the FLying A Oil Company. Features Christmas and religious related illustrations. Also includes lyrics and sheet music for many Christmas carols. Some of the tunes included are Silent Night, Joy to the World, Away in a Manger, The First Nowell, O Come, All Ye Faithful, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Jingle Bells, and more. Great for sing-a-long fun. 16 pages, full color, newsprint, 7 3/4-in. x 10 1/2-in.

Stories and art by Bernard Sachs, Mario Colavito, Art Peddy, Merrylen Townsend and Jack Sparling. Ziff-Davis published the first incarnation of this influential romance title. Struggling waitress Annette gets the chance to impersonate one of the wealthy college students she always sees at work, and date handsome Brian, but soon she's leading a double life with a man who doesn't know her real identity. Photographer Carol creates a fake photo of herself with wealthy polo star Jock for her own amusement, but when it gets leaked, she's accused of blackmail. Struggling actress Marcia hits it off with famous costar Richard, but a newspaper gossip columnist threatens to spoil everything. Plus a guide to making your own fashion accessories. My Double Life!; Dating Dilemmas; My Gay Deception!; Queen for a Week; The Big Date; Stage Door Johnny; Man Hunt; Home-Made Glamour; Cindy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Alice Kirkpatrick¸ Bernard Sachs, Bob Oksner, Fran Matera, Merrylen Townsend and Mike Sekowsky. Ziff-Davis published the first incarnation of this influential romance title. Cara helps Phil get ahead in the architecture firm where they work - or is he just using her? - in a story with art by pioneering female comics artist Alice Kirkpatrick. Struggling Sonny finally gets a job singing in the nightclub where she works, but she must impersonate a French singer. Scientists Bruce and Ellen try to find love despite the interference of the scheming Gloria. Design for Loving; Shipboard Romance; Climbing for a Fall; Dream Man; My Heart's Desire; My Secret Yearning; Love Laffs. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Alice Kirkpatrick¸ Mario Colavito, Bob Oksner, John Prentice, Merrylen Townsend and Jack Sparling. Ziff-Davis published the first incarnation of this influential romance title. Teri works as a nurse for research scientist John, but John's fiancee Joan doesn't understand or care about his work, in a story with art by pioneering female comics artist Alice Kirkpatrick. Doreen and Sally battle for the affections of radio DJ Hugh, in the punningly titled "A Record Breaking Affair." Maid Tina gets to impersonate a countess as a joke for her wealthy boss, but she didn't expect to fall for handsome gardener Kip, who is also not who he appears to be. Plus a guide to making your own fashion accessories. Doctor in My Heart; A Record Breaking Affair; Good-bye, My Love; Sleight of Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Everett Raymond Kinstler¸ Irv Novick, Bob Oksner, and Frank Borth. Ziff-Davis published the first incarnation of this influential romance title. Wedding-dress designer Laurie wonders if she'll ever get to wear a bridal veil herself, and then she meets handsome client Carlos, in a story with art by the legendary Everett Raymond Kinstler. Struggling actress Nora meets Greg, who wants her to give up her career, but when she learns Greg is a director, she suspects the worst. Laura falls for handsome cowboy Rocky while visiting a dude ranch, but Rocky isn't who he appears to be. The Bridal Veil; Hollywood Heartache; The Thief; Heartbreak Falls; Rehearsal for Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Alice Kirkpatrick and others. Ziff-Davis published the first incarnation of this influential romance title. Julie falls for farmer Chuck after she moves to the country, but Chuck's not who he appears to be, in a story with art by pioneering female comics artist Alice Kirkpatrick. When an expensive necklace is stolen from Anne, she can't help but wonder if Bill, that new guy she's dating, is involved. Store clerk Mary falls for the boss's son, but a scheme by a jealous co-worker drives them apart. Plus advice for petite women. My Shattered Dream; All That Glitters; Never Too Late for Love; Love Laffs; Plain Jane; Little Miss Nobody; It's a Gift; Little... But, Oh, My! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

UK Reprint - 36 Pages

Art by Everett Raymond Kinstler, A.C. Hollingsworth, Norman Nodel, Vince Alascia and Harry Lazarus. Cover by A.C. Hollingsworth. Tales of pre-Code horror, curses, and vengeance from beyond the grave. Explorers discover the fabled City of the Living Dead in Mexico, where the bodies of long-dead pirates still live under an Aztec curse; A man hiding out in the swamps encounters a beautiful woman who is not what she seems; A slave trader meets a gruesome fate when he encounters a tribal witch doctor. Also featuring a creepy contents page illustrated by Everett Raymond Kinstler on the inside front cover. City of the Living Dead!; The Glistening Death; Terror of the Skeleton Men; The Witches Come at Midnight!; Death Has Many Tongues. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

UK Edition with two shillings cover price. HRN129. The Dark Frigate by Charles Boardman Hawes. Art by Ed Waldman. Painted Cover. 52 Pages, Full Color.

UK Edition. One shilling six pence cover price. Mr. Midshipman Easy by Frederick Marryat. Art by Bob Lamme. Line art cover art. 7-in. x 10-in., 48 pages, full color.

The Call of the Wild, 2nd Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 112). Cover price $0.15.

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The Call of the Wild, 3rd Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 125). Cover price $0.15.

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The Call of the Wild, 4th Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 134). Cover price $0.15.

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The Call of the Wild, 5th Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 143). Cover price $0.15.

Daniel Boone, 2nd Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 117). Cover price $0.15.

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Daniel Boone, 3rd Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 128). Cover price $0.15.