Comic books 1953 w/ month not specified

1st printing. By Robert E. Howard. This volume includes: Jewels of Gwahlur; Beyond the Black River; The Treasure of Tranicos; The Phoenix on the Sword; and The Scarlet Citadel. Hardcover, Text.

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Art by Hal Sherman and others. Cover by Everett Raymond Kinstler. Reprints Kit Carson (1950 Avon) #1. Stories inspired by the life of the famed frontier scout and other Western tales. Kit Carson joins a wagon train at 16 and eventually saves a Mexican nobles life; His bravery impresses the Blackfeet tribe and makes life safe for the mountain men of the frontier. In the backup story, Chuck tries to roller skate and winds up stopping a gang of robbers. Kit Carson on the Santa Fe Trail; Kit Carson and the Blackfeet Warriors; The Deputy on Wheels; Lame Johnny: Mounted Menace! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

96 page digest full of one page jokes, gags and cartoons. 5" x 6.5", 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

96 page digest full of one page jokes, gags and cartoons. 5" x 6.5", 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Landmark Books Series #32. Sam Houston - The Tallest Texan. Later printing. Written by William Johnson and illustrated by William Reusswig. Hardcover. Publisher's green cloth binding with dust jacket. 5.75" x 8.5", 185 pages, text with occasional illustrations. Cover price $1.50.

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Landmark Books Series #35. Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo. Later printing. Written by Captain Ted W. Lawson and edited by Bob Considine. Hardcover. Publisher's pictorial cloth binding. No dust jacket as issued. 5.75" x 8.5", 186 pages, text with occasional illustrations.

Landmark Books Series #36. Thomas Jefferson - Father of Democracy. Later printing. Written by Vincent Sheean and illustrated by Warren Chappell. Hardcover. Publisher's tan cloth binding with dust jacket. 5.75" x 8.5", 184 pages, text with occasional illustrations. Cover price $1.50.

Landmark Books Series #33. The Winter at Valley Forge. Book Club Edition produced by the Book-Of-The-Month Club. Written by F. Van Wyck Mason and illustrated by Harper Johnson. Hardcover. Tan cloth binding with dust jacket. 5.75" x 8.5", 180 pages, text with occasional illustrations.

Landmark Books Series #34. The Erie Canal. Book Club Edition produced by the Book-Of-The-Month Club. Written by Samuel Hopkins Adams and illustrated by Leonard Vosburgh. Hardcover. Blue cloth binding with dust jacket. 5.75" x 8.5", 182 pages, text with occasional illustrations.

Landmark Books Series #37. The Coming of the Mormons. Book Club Edition produced by the Book-Of-The-Month Club. Written by Jim Kjelgaard and illustrated by Stephen J. Voorhies. Hardcover. Green cloth binding with dust jacket. 5.75" x 8.5", 183 pages, text with occasional illustrations.

Landmark Books Series #40. The First Overland Mail. Book Club Edition produced by the Book-Of-The-Month Club. Written by Robert Pinkerton and illustrated by Paul Lantz. Hardcover. Green cloth binding with dust jacket. 5.75" x 8.5", 185 pages, text with occasional illustrations.

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Movie comic for "Last of the Comanchies" starring Broderick Crawford, Barbara Hale, and Lloyd Bridges. Everett Raymond Kinstler cover and art. Back-up story, "The Brown Bomber" with art by Louis Ravielli. Cover price $0.10.

Legend or Fact? (1953) was a promotional comic book distributed by Dodge Motor Company. Legend or Fact: Was this lake actually dug by hand so an Indian Princess could meet her lover? This booklet is filled with many other "Ripley Believe It or Not" type questions. 16 pages, full color, newsprint, 7-in. x 5-in.

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Legend or Fact? (1953) is a promotional comic book distributed by Dodge Motor Company. Legend or Fact: The Indians said the Great Comet caused the terrible floods of 1811 and the quake that split the earth in western Tennessee to form a vast new lake. This booklet is filled with many other "Ripley Believe It or Not" type questions. 16 pages, full color, newsprint, 7-in. x 5-in.

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Legend or Fact? (1953) was a promotional comic book distributed by Dodge Motor Company. Legend or Fact: In Wyoming, two little flowers grow near a tremendous rock that's as tall as an 80-story building. Have you ever driven there and heard the story of this Natural Wonder's origin? This booklet is filled with many other "Ripley Believe It or Not" type questions. 16 pages, full color, newsprint, 7-in. x 5-in.

Volume 19, 1st Printing - "A Corpse Spells Danger" by Michael Storme. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $0.35.

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1953 catalog for products offered by the Lionel Corporation. 11" x 7.5", 40 pages, full color.

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Mischievous Eva is an adorable counterpart to those other 1950s misadventurers, Little Audrey and Little Lulu. The girls decide to crash Nipper's boys-only picnic. Nipper accidentally trades his father's new tire for a pocketknife, and must get it back before his dad notices. Nipper fools Eva into thinking she's bought magic seeds from him. Picnic Plunder; Nipper: All Tired Out; Beautiful Baby; Fun Time; Gag Bag; Flying High; The Magic Seeds; The Gardeners. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Mischievous Eva is an adorable counterpart to those other 1950s misadventurers, Little Audrey and Little Lulu. Eva dares to take her new sled to Dead Man's Hill, despite everyone's warnings. Eva tries to save Little Joe after he skates onto thin ice. Eva and Hot Rod accidentally go into the wrong house, and get mistaken for robbers by a wealthy old lady. Sleigh Ride; Nipper; On Thin Ice; Superman; Hot-Rod: The Nightmare; Little Joe; Quips and Queries; Comedy Column; Hot Rod; Oompah; The Stamp Collectors. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Mischievous Eva is an adorable counterpart to those other 1950s misadventurers, Little Audrey and Little Lulu. A stray dog upsets the power balance between the boys and the girls over the clubhouse. The kids seek a place to test the furniture polish that Nipper made with his chemistry set. Eva encounters the truth behind the rumor that four-leaf clovers bring good luck. Watch Dog; Who's Who; Gag-Bag; Stuck Up; The Happy Nightmare; Boned Up; Four-Leaf Clover; Comedy Column; One Good Turn. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Mischievous Eva is an adorable counterpart to those other 1950s misadventurers, Little Audrey and Little Lulu. Eva and Nipper decide to bake a cake as a get-well present for Cindy. The soap that Nipper made with his chemistry set turns Eva green, and he's not sure how to change her back. Eva and Nipper go to the zoo, and accidentally end up in the lion enclosure. The Get Well Present; Rain Brain; Nipper: The Protector; Gag-Bag; Wearing of the Green; Party Line; Walking in the Park; Wedding Plans; Comedy Column. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Mischievous Eva is an adorable counterpart to those other 1950s misadventurers, Little Audrey and Little Lulu. Eva and her friends become obsessed with collecting "Atomix cereal" box tops to get their "super surprise." Nipper gets into a war with big bully Knuckles when he tries to get his bike back. Nipper hacks into Cindy and Eva's tin-can telephone line and convinces them they're being contacted by flying saucers. Boxtop Blues; Growing Up; Nipper: The Unlucky Brake; Gag-Bag; The Cure-All; The Worm Turns; Wide-Awake Girl; Comedy Column; The Flying Saucer. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Mischievous Eva is an adorable counterpart to those other 1950s misadventurers, Little Audrey and Little Lulu. Eva and Nipper explore an all-automatic "modern home," in a story that showcases the "future" design ideas of the 1950s. Eva goes to the zoo and accidentally ends up playing jump rope with a gorilla. Eva and her friends bake a special cake for a contest to win a pony. Modern Home; Zoo's Who; Vacation Time; Gag-Bag; Little Ike: Kicking the Can Around; Thanks for the Buggy Ride; The Pony; Comedy Column; School Daze. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume #5 (of 11) contains issues #55-60. This is the bound volume produced by Dell publishing for limited distribution to selected employees. A bond volume was produced each year collecting the issues that were released over the previous twelve months.

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Beloved series for kids full of info on a singular topic. "Travel" by Eleanor M. Johnson. 5.5" x 8.25", 36 pages, B&W

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Beloved series for kids full of info on a singular topic. "Pets" written by Eleanor M. Johnson. 5.5" x 8.25", 36 pages, B&W

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Beloved series for kids full of info on a singular topic. "Trains Today" written by Maria Ellen Johnson. 5.5" x 8.25", 36 pages, B&W

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Beloved series for kids full of info on a singular topic. "Life in the Sea" written by Eleanor M. Johnson. 5.5" x 8.25", 36 pages, B&W

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Only a Sister to Him"; "Spoiled Brat"; "Out to Change Him"; and "My Heart Was So Unfair". "Your Charm Guide: Tired of the Same Old You? Do Something About It! Your Appearance...Can You Take a Compliment? Make-Up Magic..." text article reprinted from "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #2 and reprinted as "Get Romance Conscious..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 35 (1955) #2. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Tell Tale Kisses"; "My Man and My Sister!"; "Happy-Go-Lucky Lover" art by Ann Brewster; and "Pick-Up Date" art by Norman Nodel. "Your Charm Guide: What Makes a Girl Fascinating? Is It Proper?" text article reprinted from Love at First Sight (1949) #5 and #14, and reprinted as "For Personality Plus..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 34 (1954) #4 and as "Glamorize Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #90. "The Way of Love" poem by J. A. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Love Cheat"; "Too Many Sweethearts"; "As You Desire Me"; and "Stardust in Her Eyes". "Your Charm Guide: Be Provocative, How to Handle a Romance, Don't Talk Too Much, Just Because You Love Him..., In Order to Hold Him..., Stay as Sweet as You Are..." text article reprinted from "For a More Glamorous You!" in Real Life Secrets (1949) #1 and "Your Charm Guide..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #63, and reprinted as "Be Smart About Love..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 35 (1955) #1 and as "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #89. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "Dangerous Pretense"; "Impulsive!" reprinted from Love Experiences (1949) #18; "I Threw Myself at Him"; and "One Crazy Night". "Your Charm Guide: Jobs That Bring Romance" text article reprinted from "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #3 and "The Charm Corner" in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #47, and reprinted as "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #25. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "His, No Matter What"; "Fateful Rendezvous"; "Willing to Take a Chance"; and "On Borrowed Love". "Your Charm Guide: For Prettier Smiles..." reprinted from "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #4, "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #38, and "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #56, and reprinted as "Hints for Beauty..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 33 (1954) #1, and partially reprinted in "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #27 and in "For a More Glamorous You..." in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 32 (1956) #3. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "Out to Spite Her"; "Victim of Their Code"; "Shantyboat Girl"; and "Love Left Out" reprinted from All Romances (1949) #3. "Your Charm Guide: Perfume for Allure, A Girl Can Go Places If..." text article reprinted from "Short-Cuts to Glamor..." in All Romances (1949) #3 and from "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #62, reprinted as "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #64, "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #33, and "For A More Glamorous You..." in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 31 (1955) #5, and partially reprinted from "A Girl Can Go Places If..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 29 (1951) #3. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ogden Whitney. Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Sultan, Sid Greene and unknown. Her heart stood still at the sight of Gar lying there! Don't miss..."Victory in His Arms" starring Bill, Gar Mitchell, Joan Stanley and Mr. Cramer. Also featuring: "It Was Too Late for Love" (pencils by Charles Sultan) starring Betty, Don Brooks, Mr. Shaeffer, Paul Larsen, Phyllis Brooks and Noreen Larsen; "Believe in Me, Darling" starring Arliss, Lorena Hall and Reid Lewis; and the reprint story "Winner Take All" (pencils by Sid Greene) starring Bill Gardiner, Christy Kimball, Mr. Gardiner, Mr. Kimball, Sandy Owen and Sonny Boy. Plus: 1-page text story "Counterfeit Happiness" starring Martie Franks and Sandra Wallack. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Sultan & Dick Beck, Bill Ward and unknown. Was it all a trick to see if he loved her? Read..."I Was Too Beautiful" starring Dale Colby, E.B. Buckley, Mrs. Colby, Vaughn Carlos and Vic Logan. Also featuring: "Blinded by Jealousy" starring Dolly, Ed, Lance Butler, Naomi Shaw, Nick and Pam; "The Night I Eloped" starring Barbara, Dick Burton, Fred Baker and Jill Reed; and "My Social Register Romance" starring Jeannie Rogers, Luke, Mr. Wilkins, Pete Howard Van Cleefer and Happy. Plus: 1-page text story "Fatal Spin" starring Chuck Corrigan, George Corrigan and Peg. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Sultan, Bill Ward, Ogden Whitney, Sam Citron & Dick Beck and unknown. Why couldn't they leave the two of them alone? Betty just wanted Johnny's arms about her with no one to gape at them! Read..."I Won't Share You" starring Betty Carver, Johnny McVeigh, Mr. Carver and Mrs. Carver. Also featuring: "Don't Ever Leave Me" starring Harold Rogers, Joan and Larry; "Wife in Name Only" starring Bruce Ransome, Joe, Madge Wade-Ransome and Wally; and "A Cheap Imitation" starring Doug Reynolds, Eddy, Grace, June and Lisa Davies. Plus: 1-page text story "Love of My Life" starring Alice, Ben Grimes, Jeff Munn and Mildred Cox. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories by unknown. Art by Ogden Whitney, Sam Citron & Dick Beck and unknown. Suddenly, Floyd appeared at the window! Had he gone mad? Find out in..."Get Out of My Life" starring Floyd Redmond, Fred, Jim, Karen Wales, Mr. Wales and Mrs. Wales. Also featuring: "Fight for Me" starring Artie Williams, Ed, George, Jimmy White, Rowena and Tom Handler; "Marry in Haste" starring Arlene Tracy, Janet, Jim and Wayne Keller; and "I Loved a Celebrity" starring Burt, Carol Weldon, Eddie Foster and Mrs. Weldon. Plus: 1-page text story "A Doctor's Love" starring Dr. George Emery, Nurse Barbara Forrest and Bob Dawson. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Bill Woolfolk, and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Bachelor Jeff is put off by the behavior of his friends' wives, but allows himself to hope that Lisa is different, in an early story (and cover) by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Mindy falls for jazz musician Skeets while visiting New Orleans, but she's just not that into the jazz lifestyle. College student Corinne falls for campus radical Stewart, but everything she loves about him, her parents hate. His Kind of Love!; The Girl That I Marry; Prescription for Happiness; Dont Change Our Love! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Bill Woolfolk, Sid Greene and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Janie struggles with social anxiety and alcoholism, in one of two early stories (and cover) in this issue by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Buscema also drew "Two Loves Have I," in which Mary is torn between brothers Bob and Kent. Sheila finds that boxer Davey gets further away from her the more successful he is in the ring. Fighting Heart!; Two Loves Have I!; Secrets from a Love Diary; Prescription for Happiness; My Secret Shame! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Bill Woolfolk, and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Pam falls for fisherman Pete even though her father doesn't approve, in one of two early stories (and cover) in this issue by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Buscema also drew the Prescription for Happiness story, in which Madge is torn between stable Robert and unemployable Jack. Barbara falls for golf pro Mark while on vacation, but isn't sure she's ready to tie herself down. Love Me! Love Me! Love Me!; No Life of My Own!; Secrets from a Love Diary; Prescription for Happiness; Too Innocent to Know! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Bill Woolfolk, Chuck Miller and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Tutor Winnie proves to athlete Alex that she's useful to him outside the classroom, in an early story (and cover) by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Susan asks "Ray Mann" if she should tell her fiance Lee about her immigrant family and background. Half-Cherokee Manawah fears losing Mark over her race, in an unusual story for its era. Angel Face; My Hero!; Secrets from a Love Diary; Prescription for Happiness. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "I Longed for Glamour" reprinted in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #75; "I Was a Pretender"; "Chained by My Pity"; and "My Hidden Love". "Help Yourself to Allure: You'll Be Alluring If..." text article reprinted as "For a More Glamorous You..." in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 30 (1954) #6. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Loveless Bride"; "Chained to a Dream"; "Romance with Strings"; and "Impulsive!" reprinted in Love at First Sight (1949) #22. "Help Yourself to Allure: The Art of Being Feminine..." text article reprinted from "For a More Glamorous You..." in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 27 (1952) #5, reprinted as "Glamorize Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #79, partially reprinted from "For Beauty's Sake..." in Revealing Romances (1949) #5 and from "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #65, and partially reprinted in "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #59, "Enhance Your Appearance..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 33 (1954) #3, and "Bring Out Your Best..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 36 (1955) #2. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.