Comic books 1940 w/ month not specified

High Spots in the Life of a Great American (1940) is a promotional comic with illustrations and photo's by Hunger Ford. This comic was created to gather support for Wendell L. Willkie as a candidate for president of the United States. Willkie was born into a modest family, at age eleven he got his first job. He worked through college and during the summer he worked as a farm hand. In 1916 he became a history teacher and track coach. He enlisted in the army on the first day America entered World War One. After the war he returned home to practice law he fought for labor and against the KKK. 16 pages, B&W, 8-in x 5-in.

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UK Edition. Volume 10, Issue 3 (but not numbered on book itself). Ray Cummings story. 6.75" x 9.5", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

1940 Annual - All colleges and conferences are covered, along with schedules and features like "Football Stars of 1940" and "Coaches in the News." Hundreds of photos. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Inspector Wade of Scotland Yard (1940 Saalfield BLB) #1186

Booklet published by the Mississippi Board of Development containing "a collection of cartoons presenting information" about the state. Most are straightforward historical facts and statistical information in roughly a Ripley's Believe It or Not single-panel design format, but with additional commentary on each page. A few pieces of information do seem somewhat disturbing, such as the note that between 1910 and 1930, there was "an increase of less than 1/20 of one percent [of the Negro population], while the white population increased more than 27% in the two decades." Apparently the Mississippi Board of Development was proud of this statistic and thought it represented "momentous achievement" and/or "progress" pertaining to the state. 5.5-in. x 8.5-in.; black and white (actually printed on light green paper); 48 pages; heavier card-stock cover; no date (1940s?).

Jim Hardy Ace Reporter (1940 Saalfield BLB) #1180, Dick Moores

Cover by John Coleman Burroughs. Art by John Coleman Burroughs and Jim Gary. Dell reprints the adventures of Edgar Rice Burroughs' legendary hero from its comic The Funnies in a form similiar to the Big Little Books, called Fast-Action Story Books. Mysteriously transported to Mars, where he has superhuman powers, Earthman John Carter battles its strange animals and humanoids. He gains an ally in the gigantic green Martian Tars Tarkas, and falls in love with the beautiful princess Dejah Thoris. Art and cover are by Burroughs' son, John Coleman Burroughs. 4-in. x 5 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W.

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Cover by John Coleman Burroughs. Story by Edgar Rice Burroughs and John Coleman Burroughs. Art by John Coleman Burroughs. A new adventure of Edgar Rice Burroughs' legendary hero. John Carter encounters the Giant of Mars. Art, cover and story adaptation are by Burroughs' son, John Coleman Burroughs. 3 5/8-in. x 4 1/2-in., 432 pages, B&W.

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Just Kids and Deep-Sea Dan (1940 Saalfield BLB) #1184, Ad Carter

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Kazan King of the Pack (1940 Whitman BLB) #1471 (James Oliver Curwood), Henry E. Vallely

Cover by Joe Musial. Edited by Ruth Plumly Thompson (sometimes credited as Jo King). Stories and art by William Ritt, Clarence Gray, Brandon Walsh, Nicholas Afonsky, Carl Anderson, Jack Burnley, R. J. Scott, Eddie Sullivan, Charlie Schmidt, Lee Falk, Phil Davis, E. C. Segar, George McManus, Otto Soglow, Eddie Rickenbacker, Clayton Knight, Romer Grey, Charles Flanders, Ruth Plumly Thompson, Don Moore and Alex Raymond. Pioneering comics publisher David McKay presents an anthology series featuring reprints of King Features Syndicate comic strips. Mandrake the Magician rescues a woman from an attempted hit-and-run by thugs. Brick Bradford; Little Annie Rooney; Henry; Sport Features; Scott's Scrapbook; Radio Patrol; Mandrake the Magician; Thimble Theatre; Flash Gordon; Bringing Up Father; The Little King; Ted Towers, Animal Master; King of the Royal Mounted. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Musial. Edited by Ruth Plumly Thompson (sometimes credited as Jo King). Stories and art by William Ritt, Clarence Gray, Brandon Walsh, Nicholas Afonsky, Carl Anderson, Jack Burnley, R. J. Scott, Marge Buell, Eddie Sullivan, Charlie Schmidt, Lee Falk, Phil Davis, E. C. Segar, Doc Winner, George McManus, Otto Soglow, Eddie Rickenbacker, Clayton Knight, Romer Grey, Charles Flanders, Ruth Plumly Thompson, Frank Miller, Don Moore and Alex Raymond. Pioneering comics publisher David McKay presents an anthology series featuring reprints of King Features Syndicate comic strips. Mandrake the Magician helps Donna determine if the Haunted Range really is stalked by a two-headed monster. Also features the little-seen E. C. Segar strip Sappo ("Heh! Heh! Heh!"). Brick Bradford; Little Annie Rooney; Henry; Sport Features; Scott's Scrapbook; Hall of Fame of the Air; Sentinel Louie; Radio Patrol; Mandrake the Magician; Thimble Theatre; Flash Gordon; Bringing Up Father; The Little King; Ted Towers, Animal Master; King of the Royal Mounted; Barney Baxter in the Air; Sappo; Antigonus, The Hand Thrower; The Wizard of Way-Up! 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Musial. Edited by Ruth Plumly Thompson (sometimes credited as Jo King). Stories and art by William Ritt, Clarence Gray, Brandon Walsh, Nicholas Afonsky, Carl Anderson, Jack Burnley, R. J. Scott, Eddie Sullivan, Charlie Schmidt, Lee Falk, Phil Davis, E. C. Segar, George McManus, Otto Soglow, Eddie Rickenbacker, Clayton Knight, Romer Grey, Charles Flanders, Ruth Plumly Thompson, Don Moore and Alex Raymond. Pioneering comics publisher David McKay presents an anthology series featuring reprints of King Features Syndicate comic strips. Mandrake the Magician teaches lessons to a neighborhood bully and a phony psychic. Brick Bradford; Little Annie Rooney; Henry; Sport Features; Scott's Scrapbook; Radio Patrol; Mandrake the Magician; Thimble Theatre; Flash Gordon; Bringing Up Father; The Little King; King of the Royal Mounted. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Musial. Edited by Ruth Plumly Thompson (sometimes credited as Jo King). Stories and art by William Ritt, Clarence Gray, Brandon Walsh, Nicholas Afonsky, Carl Anderson, Jack Burnley, R. J. Scott, Eddie Sullivan, Charlie Schmidt, Lee Falk, Phil Davis, E. C. Segar, George McManus, Otto Soglow, Eddie Rickenbacker, Clayton Knight, Romer Grey, Charles Flanders, Ruth Plumly Thompson, Don Moore and Alex Raymond. Pioneering comics publisher David McKay presents an anthology series featuring reprints of King Features Syndicate comic strips. Mandrake and Lothar prevent thugs from abducting Dr. Cole and his daughter, who know the location of the legendary City of Gold. Brick Bradford; Little Annie Rooney; Henry; Sport Features; Scott's Scrapbook; Radio Patrol; Mandrake the Magician; Thimble Theatre; Flash Gordon; Bringing Up Father; The Little King; King of the Royal Mounted. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Musial. Edited by Ruth Plumly Thompson (sometimes credited as Jo King). Stories and art by William Ritt, Clarence Gray, Brandon Walsh, Nicholas Afonsky, Carl Anderson, Jack Burnley, R. J. Scott, Eddie Sullivan, Charlie Schmidt, Lee Falk, Phil Davis, E. C. Segar, George McManus, Otto Soglow, Eddie Rickenbacker, Clayton Knight, Romer Grey, Charles Flanders, Ruth Plumly Thompson, Don Moore and Alex Raymond. Pioneering comics publisher David McKay presents an anthology series featuring reprints of King Features Syndicate comic strips. Mandrake and Lothar join Dr. Cole and his daughter on their search for the legendary City of Gold. Brick Bradford; Little Annie Rooney; Henry; Sport Features; Scott's Scrapbook; Radio Patrol; Mandrake the Magician; Thimble Theatre; Flash Gordon; Bringing Up Father; The Little King; King of the Royal Mounted. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Joe Musial. Edited by Ruth Plumly Thompson (sometimes credited as Jo King). Stories and art by William Ritt, Clarence Gray, Brandon Walsh, Nicholas Afonsky, Carl Anderson, Jack Burnley, R. J. Scott, Eddie Sullivan, Charlie Schmidt, Lee Falk, Phil Davis, E. C. Segar, George McManus, Otto Soglow, Eddie Rickenbacker, Clayton Knight, Romer Grey, Charles Flanders, Ruth Plumly Thompson, Don Moore and Alex Raymond. Pioneering comics publisher David McKay presents an anthology series featuring reprints of King Features Syndicate comic strips. Mandrake the Magician and Lothar travel to the headwaters of the Amazon River with Dr. Cole and his daughter. Brick Bradford; Little Annie Rooney; Henry; Sport Features; Scott's Scrapbook; Radio Patrol; Mandrake the Magician; Thimble Theatre; Flash Gordon; Bringing Up Father; The Little King; King of the Royal Mounted. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Allen Dean and others. Dell's Large Feature Comic reprinted classic comic strips. This issue reprints King of the Royal Mounted comic strips from 1936. Canadian Mountie Dave King was created by popular Western novelist Zane Grey. King goes to remote Welden to track down the mysterious Checkerboard Outlaw. Then he gets in the middle of a feud between traders and trappers, after trapper Pop Morgan is accused of murdering a trader. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in, 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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Kopeefun Magic Copy Paper Kit, 1940 edition. This transfer-art activity book was originally distributed with several sheets of "Magic Paper" and a "Magic Stick" (may or may not be currently present, see listing for details) that children and adults alike could use to put together their own rub-on transfer cartoon creations, with instructions on how to transfer newsprint or pencil designs onto paper, wood, or cloth. 48 pages, 10" x 8", B&W.

Pin up magazine from the 40's most likely published by Joseph (Cap'n Joey) Burten. 28 Pages, B&W, 6" x 9". Cover price $0.25.

Illustrated by Al Capp. Punch-out paper construction set that includes buildings, figures, animals and accessories. 9.5" x 14.5", 16 pages, full color.

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Lightning Jim U.S. Marshal Brings Law to the West (1940 Whitman BLB) #1441, based on radio program

Lil Abner and Sadie Hawkins Day (1940 Saalfield BLB) #1193, Al Capp

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Lil Abner and the Ratfields (1940 Saalfield BLB) #1187, Al Capp

Little Mary Mixup and the Grocery Robberies (1940 Saalfield BLB) #1192

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Advertising Broadside issued in 1940 to promote Living Romances Magazine. Printed on heavy cardstock. 10.5" x 14", single-sided, full color. Cover price $0.15.

By Fran Striker, illustrated by Henry E. Vallely. The story of The Lone Ranger meeting Silver for the first time.

Art by Ed Kressy. Pioneering comics publisher David McKay's Feature Book was the first US comic book to devote complete issues to a single character. This issue reprints Lone Ranger newspaper comic strips from September 12, 1938 to January 14, 1939. One of the first comic books featuring the Lone Ranger. The masked hero of the West battles outlaws with help from his sidekick Tonto and faithful horse Silver, never even waiting for anyone to thank him. 9-in. x 12-in., 72 pages, B&W.

Contents may vary; Felix, Planet Comics known; Re-packaged. Cover price $0.05.

Volume 1, Issue 4. 7.75" x 10.75", 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 1, Issue 8. 7.75" x 10.75", 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Vol. 4 # 1. Book of WWII jokes and cartoons, with a few pages of "good girl" B&W pin-up photos. 5.5-in. x 7.5 in.; black and white; 96 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Macy's Toyland Complimentary Superman Day ticket. Given to children this item grants complimentary access to the 1940's New York World's Fair. 2 1/2-in. x 5-in., Blue ink

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Man-Ikin Cartoon Course (1940) is a series of sheet-plates that teach someone how to draw using man-ikins. Plate # 1 is a study of proportions of the head. This plate takes a look at positioning hairline, forehead, position of the nose and ears, as well as age and size. Card stock, 9.5-in. x 5.5-in.

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Man-Ikin Cartoon Course (1940) is a series of sheet-plates that teach someone how to draw using man-ikins. Plate # 2 is a study of the cartoon head. This plate takes a look at front and side views, as well as expressions. It also points out some common errors to avoid when drawing your cartoon head. Card stock, 9.5-in. x 5.5-in.

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Man-Ikin Cartoon Course (1940) is a series of sheet-plates that teach someone how to draw using man-ikins. Plate # 4 is a study of action/movement. Card stock, 9.5-in. x 5.5-in.

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Man-Ikin Cartoon Course (1940) is a series of sheet-plates that teach someone how to draw using man-ikins. Plate # 5 shows how one pose can be used for several different meanings. Using different facial expressions and props one can show pain, happiness, and surprise all while using the same pose. Card stock, 9.5-in. x 5.5-in.

Man-Ikin Cartoon Course (1940) is a series of sheet-plates that teach someone how to draw using man-ikins. Plate # 6 continues the lesson of # 5 and shows how one pose can be used for several different meanings. Using different facial expressions and props one can show pain, happiness, and surprise all while using the same pose. Card stock, 9.5-in. x 5.5-in.

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Man-Ikin Cartoon Course (1940) is a series of sheet-plates that teach someone how to draw using man-ikins. Plates # 7-12 continue the lesson of # 5 and show how one pose can be used for several different meanings. Using different facial expressions and props one can show pain, happiness, and surprise all while using the same pose. Card stock, 9.5-in. x 5.5-in.

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Man-Ikin Cartoon Course (1940) is a series of sheet-plates that teach someone how to draw using man-ikins. Plates # 7-12 continue the lesson of # 5 and show how one pose can be used for several different meanings. Using different facial expressions and props one can show pain, happiness, and surprise all while using the same pose. Card stock, 9.5-in. x 5.5-in.

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Man-Ikin Cartoon Course (1940) is a series of sheet-plates that teach someone how to draw using man-ikins. Plates # 7-12 continue the lesson of # 5 and show how one pose can be used for several different meanings. Using different facial expressions and props one can show pain, happiness, and surprise all while using the same pose. Card stock, 9.5-in. x 5.5-in.

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Man-Ikin Cartoon Course (1940) is a series of sheet-plates that teach someone how to draw using man-ikins. Plates # 7-12 continue the lesson of # 5 and show how one pose can be used for several different meanings. Using different facial expressions and props one can show pain, happiness, and surprise all while using the same pose. Card stock, 9.5-in. x 5.5-in.

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Man-Ikin Cartoon Course (1940) is a series of sheet-plates that teach someone how to draw using man-ikins. Plates # 7-12 continue the lesson of # 5 and show how one pose can be used for several different meanings. Using different facial expressions and props one can show pain, happiness, and surprise all while using the same pose. Card stock, 9.5-in. x 5.5-in.