Comic books 1950 w/ month not specified

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Roy Rogers cover. B&W, 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

1950 Program for the Hollywood Stars Minor League Baseball Team. 7" x 10", 24 pages, B&W Cover price $0.10.

Presents current featured Hollywood productions of the day, presented in novelette format, illustrated with pictures from the films.

Has a 35c cover price, but was likely a promotional giveaway. Digest-sized, 68-pages, full color. Home Sewing Made Easy is undated, but is late 1940s or early 1950s vintage. A comic book story relating to sewing fills half the magazine. The remainder is instructional and is likewise done in comic book format. From Buttonholes, tucks and pleats, and pattern alterations, to a faced-neck placket, it's all here. Via colorful comic-style panels, the basic machine and attachments are also explained, along with necessary notions and techniques. Everything you'd expect to find in a good sewing instruction book is here, with the added bonus of wonderful illustrations. Seams, hems, plackets, darts, tucks, pleats, buttonholes, pockets, color and fabrics, measuring, cutting, and assembling your garment are all explained. Cover price $0.35.

Part of the UK Series "Streamline Pictorial Romance". 28 pages, B&W, 7" x 9.5", 6d cover price.

1st Printing. Based on Characters Created by Clarence E. Mulford. Illustrated by Jack Crowe. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 24 Pages, Full Color.

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1st Printing. Based on Characters Created by Clarence E. Mulford. Illustrated by Jack Crowe. Hardcover, 2 Pop-ups, 8-in. x 11-in., 24 Pages, Full Color.

Hopalong Cassidy and the Abandoned Mine starring William Boyd. Small format story book + coloring book. Softcover, 5 3/8" x 5", PC/PB&W.

Cover and illustrations by Jack Crowe. Softcover illustrated book, 6-in. x 5-in., 48 pages, black and white with color illustrations.

Hopalong Cassidy and the Stampede starring William Boyd. Small format story book. Softcover, 5 3/8" x 5", PC/PB&W.

Hopalong Cassidy and the Stolen Treasure starring William Boyd. Small format story book. Softcover, 5 3/8" x 5", PC/PB&W.

Promotional coloring book produced for Acrobat Shoes. Nice art by Jack Crowe, defintely better than the standard coloring book fare. Photo cover. 8-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 16 pages; newsprint interiors with slick color covers.

Grape-Nuts Flakes promotional giveaway comic starring William Boyd. Fawcett Publications. 9"x 6". Color interior. All newsprint, 24 pgs. (may or may not have promotional banner attached to the front cover).

1st edition by Grosset & Dunlap. Reprint of the original 1921 A. C. McClurg & Co. Edition. Complete with dust jacket. By Clarence E. Mulford. No illustrations. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 354 pages, Text.

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How Does It Work (1950) is a promotional comic book published by Westinghouse Electric, Corp. 16 pages, full color, 7-in. x 10.25-in., newsprint, with no cover price.

How Helen Landed Her Man (circa 1950s) is a promotional comic book distributed by the Mojud Stocking Co. and produced by the Vic Herman Studios, which was active in the 1940s as a comic book publisher and packager. When Helen Hart's stocking sales get low, her boss stops hitting on her and starts yelling at her! Fortunately, she is visited by Mr. Magic Motion, the Mojud Man - a caped imp (and possible deal-making demon) who advises her to promote Mojud stockings featuring "magic motion." After forming what might be called a "pact" with Mr. Magic Motion, Helen's sales skyrocket, and her boss asks her out -- but will the price be her eternal soul??? That part isn't covered in this 8 page promotional comic, so the reader is left to wonder. Mojud Stockings with "magic motion" -- for perfect fit, longer wear, and greater beauty! 8 pages, red and black ink on white paper stock, 5.5-in. x 7.75-in., heavier white paper stock.

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How Money Goes Up in Smoke (1950) is a promotional comic distributed by the International Paper Co, and published by General Comics, Inc. Illustrated by Ken Bald. 16 pages, full color, 6.75-in. x 10-in., white paper stock, no cover price.

Political Propaganda pamphlet. Saddle Stitched, 5-in x7-in, 12 Pages, B&W.

How to Clock Up Extra Sales (1950) is a promotional giveaway comic book distributed by Telechron Electric Clocks. Not intended for or distributed to the general public, this instructional sales tool was directed at sales people and potential retailers. Because the target audience was so limited, this item is exceptionally rare. Tips on good selling, the history of electric clocks and advertising for Telechron Electric Clocks round out this rare and interesting little comic. Full color, 16-pages, standard comic book dimensions, all newsprint, no cover price.

Complete set of three Howdy Doody jigsaw puzzles with original illustrated box - 1950. Box measures 9.5" x 12.25", each puzzle measures 9" x 12", full color.

c. 1950. Howdy Doody coloring book. Contains 6 pages to color. 10-in. x 12-in. 8 pages B&W.

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1950 Program. George Petty cover. 8-1/2" x 11", 20 pages, B&W w/ spot color. Cover price $0.25.

Ice Follies Skating Program Book. Cover by Knute Munson. Program numbers include In a Viennese Garden, The Skating Lesson, Dairyville, U.S.A., Winter's Beauty, Hearts Are Trump, Circus Day and Totem Ceremonial Dance. Skating stars include Hugh Hendrickson, Betty Shalow and Frick and Frack. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 10 pages, BW/PC. Cover price $0.25.

500 Indianapolis Race (1950) is a promotional giveaway comic book about the history of the Indianapolis 500 car race. The comic was distributed by Perfect Circle Piston Rings. Covers the history of the Indy 500 beginning in 1911, including a two-page spread featuring pictures of all the previous Indy 500 race winners from 1911 to 1949. 16 pages, full color, 6.75-in. x 10-in., all newsprint, no cover price.

Indoors-Outdoors Game Book (Wisco Mini-Comic) is a promotional giveaway distributed by a variety of merchants including Wisco "99" Service Stations, Carnation Malted Milk, Klarer Health Wieners, Fleers Dubble Bubble Gum, Rodeo All-Meat Wieners, Perfect Potato Chips, & others. Back cover blank or printed with information about participating sponsor. 24 pages, full color, 7-in. x 3.5-in., all newsprint, no cover price.

Cover (white Danger sign) by Wally Wood. Art by Wally Wood and others. Pre-code crime comics from Fox Feature Syndicate. This issue is an M.S. Distributing reprint of issue #2, identifiable by the color of the Danger sign in the lower right corner. Baroness Eloise Wagner-Bousquet declares herself the Pirate Queen of Galapagos in the 1930s, just before a strange series of murder and disappearances (This story was mentioned in Seduction of the Innocent); 18th century London crimelord Jonathan Wild inspires Mack the Knife and other master criminals of fiction; Inspector Roc investigates the murder of Roger Medlo. The Mad Baroness - Peril in Paradise; Homicidal Hit-Runners of Doneison Tennessee; Wild Prince of Thieves; The Education of Johnny Poppa; The Saney Gang and the Used Car Racket; Minit Mystery Starring Inspector Roc. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

This comic is a Fox Giant Comics Edition (25c cover price) which contains four remaindered Fox comics without their original covers. The first page of the first story for each remaindered comic may be missing as in Fox comics, the first story page was often on the inside front cover. Such missing story pages are not considerted a defect. Cover price $0.25.

Photo cover. I Toyed with Love, pencils by John Severin, inks by Will Elder; Marion is engaged to Steve Bronson, but he confesses to being an ex-convict; Although hes turned his life around, Marion breaks up with him and moves to the big city; After her mothers death, Marion comes home and discovers Steve is dating her younger sister Ginny. Marion tries to undermine this romance; When Steve is arrested for robbery, Marion at first refuses to give him an alibi. No Man for Me; Legal secretary Bette is envious of her married friends, so she tricks Jeff into proposing marriage to her to save her reputation after theyre stranded alone in the countryside. Love Passed Me By; Louise and Harvey are engaged, but he wants to live in the suburbs and she prefers the city; Realtor Stan Warwick shows her a house he owns and will only sell to someone who agrees to live there; Harvey schemes to sell the house for redevelopment and make a profit. Romance Is a Pose text story by Madeline Mines, art by John Celardo. My Selfish Heart; Elementary schoolteacher Lynn Dancer supports her elderly, invalid father on her salary. Ted Brent offers to buy the family home and turn into a dude ranch. Lynn refuses but her father agrees; Lynn falls in love with Ted but is still not happy about the conversion of her home into a resort; She becomes jealous of guest Carol Deane and Ted. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. I Scorned Love!, pencils by Dan Loprino, inks by Al Hartley; Nancys friend Ken Ford is badly injured in an auto accident; The doctor says he must have a reason to live, and Nancy agrees to marry Ken to save his life; Nancy, feeling trapped, tries to find a way to get out of the engagement; She dates co-worker Roy, who insists she break the news to Ken that she doesnt want to marry him. Land of Romance text story by Sally Devers. Sweethearts Forever - Mark Twain and Olivia Langdon non-fiction story, pencils by John Severin, inks by Will Elder. Tears for Two, art by John Celardo; Ken and Linda return from their honeymoon to discover Lindas wealthy parents have completely furnished their new home in expensive style. Heart for Rent text story by Jane Hobart. My Rival Heart, art by Paul Robinson; Priscilla, the daughter of a humble fisherman, meets wealthy artist Jon Blake, whos staying at a nearby resort hotel; He uses her as a model and invites her to a dance, but she learns hes engaged to rich Sheila Granby and runs off angrily. Jon is later injured in a car accident; Priscilla agrees to pose so he can finish an important painting. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover. This Man Is Mine, art by Al Carreno; Dot and her boyfriend Steve both get jobs in a new factory which opens in their town, but Steve receives a scholarship to university and quits; Dot fears Steve will forget about her or think shes beneath him; Factory foreman Chuck constantly undermines her faith in Steve, and when Steve comes home on break and refuses to take a job in the factory, they break up; Dot later hears Steve is doing badly at school because hes depressed. Imitation Heart, art by John Celardo; Veda becomes engaged to Steve on the rebound; hes also just been jilted; They dont love each other and decide to break their engagement. Turn on the Charm text story by Betty Hill. I Gambled for Love!, art by Al Hartley; Toby marries Dan after a whirlwind romance; Dan and his brother Frank are professional gamblers, and Toby enjoys the high life at first, but leaves Dan when he loses all of their money; Tobys father urges her to get a job to occupy her time and she becomes a sales clerk. Romance on the Menu text story by Sally DeVries. Melody of Love, art by H. W. Kiemle; The true romance of Stephen Foster and Jane McDowell. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. I Fought for Love, pencils by Ross Andru; Kitty and Ted are engaged, but Ted disapproves of Kittys friendship with Belle Hastings, who leads a wild life. Belle convinces Kitty to go on a double date with Ken and Bill; Ken and Belle are killed in a car wreck and Bill runs out, leaving Kitty to face the music; To preserve Belles reputation, she claims she was Kens date and Belle was her chaperone; Ted is supportive but Kitty thinks the scandal will ruin his life and breaks their engagement. Helen of Troy one-page non-fiction story, art by Rafael Astarita; Romance that led to Trojan War. My Hopeless Heart, pencils by Nick Cardy, inks by George Evans; Jill dates Fred, which upsets her sister Lou, who met him first and has irrationally fallen in love with him. Lou runs away; Jill and Fred become secretly engaged. Jills ailing mother makes her promise to find Lou and reunite her with Fred; On the wedding day of Jill and Fred, Lou shows up and Jill fears a scene, but Lou introduces her fiancé Dick and all is well. Spring Dance text story by Mickey Marks, art by H. W. Kiemle. Man of My Dreams!, art by John Celardo; Nora becomes engaged to Sandy Larsen, although he doesnt fit the description of her ideal man; She tries to change his habits, dress, and even rents an apartment for them when Sandy insists he wants to live in a house; She also tries to get him reassigned to an office job in the factory where he works, although he enjoys his current job. Love Quiz, art by H. W. Kiemle. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Love Must Wait..."; "Song in My Heart"; "The Man I Wanted" art by George Tuska and Mike Peppe; and "Love Problems". "Accent on Charm: You Have a Big Date...That Beauty Bath, Quick Wave Action, Facial Facts, Stroke of Luck, Eyes Right..." text article by Martha Hale, and "Blind Date: Celia Was Fed Up with Being a Stooge for a Siren!" illustrated text story by Madeline Mines. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker and Ray Osrin. Story by Arnold Drake and Leslie Waller. Art by Matt Baker and Ray Osrin. Packaged like a paperback rather than a comic book, this digest-sized drama is considered one of the first examples of what is now called the graphic novel. Journalist Hal is conflicted when old flame Rust comes back into his life with a political agenda. Drawn to Rust's stepdaughter Audrey, Hal faces moral choices that could determine the future of Copper City. The noirish tale features art by celebrated comics artist Matt Baker, best known for his "good girl" art. Digest-size, 5.5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Advertising for the Cadiz, Ohio Roller Rink, guessing early 1950s. Approximately 4 1/2-in. x 5 3/4-in., blue and red art.

It's the Work that Counts: A New Concept of Gasoline (circa 1958) was a promotional comic book published by Johnstone and Cushing and prepared from a study by the Ethyl Corporation. This comic discusses the use of gasoline and how much gas is needed to operate automobiles. It shows that in the 1930s gas was 16.2 cents a gallon and by the time the late fifties rolled around the cost was up to 31 cents pre gallon (kind of puts modern day gas prices in perspective now doesn't it). 8 pages, full color, newsprint, 7-in. x 10-in. with no cover price.

Jackie and Jane Learn the Story of Ice Cream (undated, likely late 1940's to early 1950's. Full-color, newsprint promotional comic. Published by Sponsored Comics Inc.

#94 - 1st Printing. Story by Kathryn and Byron Jackson. Art by Corinne Malvern. Punch-out puzzle bound-in at rear. Hardcover, 28 Pages, Full Color, 6.5" x 8".

Add to cart FR 1.0 $49.95 or Best Offer View scan 8" cumulative spine split, cover detached. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow

(A-1 Comics #30) Cover by Bob Powell. Edited by Raymond C. Krank. Stories and art by Lawrence Woromay and Bob Powell. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #26. Part of A1 Comics, an anthology from Magazine Enterprises with content that varied from month to month. Science hero Jet Powers uses advanced tech to battle supervillains, in sci-fi stories that have gained a cult following for their Bob Powell art. The origin of Jet Powers; Space Ace seeks the robots that are attacking cargo ships over Mars, and discovers the secret of the "Keeper of the Sands"; Jet Powers battles a super-intelligent biped grasshopper that arrives on earth in a meteor. Jet Powers Captain of Science!; The Man in the Moon!; Space Ace: The Desert Devils!; The Thing from the Meteor! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.