Comic books October 1949

Cover art by Henry Kiefer. "The Scarlet Pimpernel," script by Baroness Orczy and Dick Davis (adaptation), art by Jim Lavery; Sir Percy Blakeney adopts the guise of the Scarlet Pimpernel to liberate would-be victims of the guillotine from the architects of the French Revolution. "The Guillotine" article; Information about the use of the guillotine during the French Revolution. "Marie Antoinette" article; A brief biography of the French queen Marie Antoinette. "The French Revolution" article. The Guillotine illustration on back cover by Henry Kiefer. NOTE: This issue an exact reprint of Fast Fiction #1 except for the title change. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Vintage magazine featuring stories about, and tips for those interested in the nudist way of life. Softcover Magazine, 8" x 11", 32 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

Sunday Pix Vol.1 (1949) - Sunday Pix was a Christian comic book published weekly by David C. Cook. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 12 pages. Cover price $0.05.

Sunday Pix Vol.1 (1949) - Sunday Pix was a Christian comic book published weekly by David C. Cook. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 12 pages. Cover price $0.05.

Sunday Pix Vol.1 (1949) - Sunday Pix was a Christian comic book published weekly by David C. Cook. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 12 pages. Cover price $0.05.

Sunday Pix Vol.1 (1949) - Sunday Pix was a Christian comic book published weekly by David C. Cook. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 12 pages. Cover price $0.05.

Sunday Pix Vol.1 (1949) - Sunday Pix was a Christian comic book published weekly by David C. Cook. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 12 pages. Cover price $0.05.

UK Edition - October, 1949. Softcover pulp, B&W.

Auction Item: GD 2.0 View scans Auction opens January 3 Restored (see item notes) RESTORATION. Tear seal. Lateral spine tear.	Add to cart CGC 6.5 $795.00 View scans Paper: White Label #0215807003	Add to cart CGC 4.0 $475.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Slab: Significant scratch(es) front or back Label #1059685001	Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $315.00 View scans 2" Spine split from bottom. Water spotting.
Add to cart GD 2.0 $325.00 View scans 1.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Water damage.	Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $850.00 or Best Offer View scans 1.5" Spine split/tear from bottom. Corner (margin) piece torn from a few pages. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover art by Al Plastino. The Two Identities of Superman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman tries to convince Hollis Shore that he's really Perry White. The Men Who Had to Guard Superman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; When a dying scientist tells Clark a secret formula, the Secret Service decides they must protect him. Smokey, the Fire-Preventing Bear Comes to the Rescue of Peter Porkchops public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Otto Feuer. Casey the Cop humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. Birth of the Leathernecks, an origin of the U.S. Marines. Superman Fights the Super-Brain, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; The Toyman builds a super computer to plot crimes for him. Stan Musial Wheaties full-page ad. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $59.00 View scans Staple rust.

#83 in a series of 90. Superman-Tim is a boys' clothing catalog, activity book, and comic book all rolled into one, featuring Superman illustrations throughout. All issues are 16 pages unless a Superman story is inserted (bringing page count to 24 or 36 pages). Every issue encourages boys not to be a "Whoo-Shoo" -- a boy who reads "Superman-Tim" but doesn't buy clothes from the Superman-Tim Store. Copyright 1949 by National Comics Pub., Inc., under license to Tim Promotions, Inc. B&W with a single color, 5 1/2 in. x 8 in.

Stories and art by Ed Robbins, Marc Swayze and Max Elkan. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. An argument between young lovers inspires an elderly woman to remember and share a story of lost romance in her past. Antisocial Kathy likes living on a remote part of the beach, but then a ship runs aground and forces her to confront her painful past. Patricia must make a supply run for her father's grocery, but her stubborn refusal to take the better road sends her crashing right into Ray's arms. Plus a romantic story serial. Heartbreak's Memory; My Cabin by the Sea; The Happiness and Heartbreak of Vicki Carter; Stubborn! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 1, No. 3 - October 1949. Title changes from "Big Time" to "Taboo" with this issue. Men's interest magazine with articles, humor, and pin-up photos. 10.5" x 13", 42 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $525.00 or Best Offer View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by thegeneral

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by N. Nodel, Milt Hammer, George Peltz and Bernard Baily. Numbering continues from Target Comics Vol. 10 (1949) #3 [#105]. A mash-up of Western and romance comics from L. B. Cole's Star Publications. Redheaded Connie falls for handsome, well-off Leo, but her crazed cowboy ex Rusty won't let her go. Rodeo rider Emeline falls for smooth-talking Terry, until she realizes his bashful friend Bob has been giving her the Cyrano de Bergerac treatment. Unrelated Katy and Dick are raised as brother and sister, but their love is not merely fraternal. Nor Iron Bars; The Proxied Lover; On Wings of Love; Let Him Speak Now; The Beauty Scar. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $34.50 View scans 1 1/2" cumulative spine split. Water damage. Staple rust.

Three stories are included in this issue: "Tarzan and the Sable Lion" (Tarzan battles and then befriends a lion); back-up series, "Two Against the Jungle" (brothers are shipwrecked on the coast of Africa), begins this issue, ends in issue #24"; and "The Song of the Spear" (a text piece). Includes part 11 of Jesse Marsh's adaptation of Burroughs' Ape-English Dictionary. Script by Gaylord DuBois, art by Jesse Marsh. 36 pages, full color. Back-up series "Two Against the Jungle" begins this issue, ends in issue #24. Cover price $0.10.

Cover photo by Bruno Bernard. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Vic Herman, and Dana Dutch. Young love with a whiff of scandal, in early romance comics from St. John that featured frequent art by Matt Baker. Joyce toys with the affections of boys like Jackie to increase her popularity, in a story with art by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. In another Baker story, Sybil sets her sights on handsome new student Fred, even though he has a reputation as a "woman-hater." Lucy gets a job at the drugstore so she can earn the money for a prom dress, but that doesn't leave her much time for dating Jim. I Played Kiss and Run; Prom Trouble; Dusty Dawn; A Lie Nearly Ruined My Romance; My Wrong Approach for Romance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover by Willinger/ Shostal. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour. These oversized issues include content typical of a teen girls' magazine, alongside comics stories by the likes of celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Actress Elaine is torn between fellow actor Bruce and Dr. Rogers, the only surgeon who can save Bruce's voice, in a story with art by Baker. In another Matt Baker story, Anita gets suspicious after she sees Helen with Anita's boyfriend Ted in the front seat of their roomy Woodie sedan. Plus a bonus for B-movie fans: teens get involved in gambling and gangsters, in a fumetti version of the 1949 juvenile-delinquent film Flame of Youth, using stills from the movie to tell the story. And fashion advice and music reviews from the dawn of the teenager era, 1949. Flame of Youth; It Doesn't Pay to Steal Kisses; Rx for a Broken Heart; Was I a Fool to Go On Loving Him?; I Lived a Lie; Was I Really a Bad Girl? 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $205.00 View scans Centerfold detached at one staple.

Canadian Edition. Photo cover by Willinger/ Shostal. Reprints some stories from Teen-Age Romances (1949 St. John) #6. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Dana Dutch. Stories include : It Doesn't Pay to Steal Kisses; Rx for a Broken Heart; Was I a Fool to Go On Loving Him?; I Lived a Lie; 7 3/8" X 10 1/8". 36 pages.

Story and art by Milton Caniff and others. Harvey reprints Caniffs influential adventure strip about young Terrys adventures in the untamed Orient with two-fisted Pat. The Dragon Lady turns the tables and captures Terry, despite their alliance. Meanwhile, the DL's lieutenant Hu Shee introduces her pirate boyfriend, Johnny Jingo. Tragic End; Native Chief; The Trick Works; Meet Johnny Jingo; Gallant Attack; Rescue at Sea; Hotshot Charlie: The Expert; Lost Expedition; Sad Sack. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart FR 1.0 $9.70 View scan 4" Cumulative spine split. Cover coming loose at both staples.

Cover by Art Bartsch. Art by Art Bartsch, Jim Tyer and Connie Rasinski. St. John presents the comics adventures of the characters of animator Paul Terry's studio. Mighty Mouse's foe The Claw turns mice into mousicles as a treat for cats. Heckle and Jeckle set out to get the reward for catching a jewel thief, using Dopey Dog as bait. Sourpuss and Gandy Goose find themselves adrift at sea. Sourpuss: Hokey Hero; Mighty Mouse: The Deep Freeze Gang; Gandy Goose: Amateur Doctor; Dinky: Butting Billy; Heckle and Jeckle: The Eye of India; Gandy Goose: Fools Afloat. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $27.50 View scan Oxidation. Cover-to-cover worm holes.

"Trapped in Time's Lost Land!" Diablo back-up story, "The Invaders!" Photo cover. Cover price $0.10.

TAM is legendary for its thorough and insightful coverage of the stage, both in American and England. Less well-known is the fact that TAM also provided some outstanding coverage of motion pictures. Broadway and Hollywood. 8.5-in. x 11-in., printed on a nice heavy stock. Cover price $0.50.

Cover by Alex Schomburg. Edited by Ned Pines. Stories by Bill Walton, Art Saaf, Charles S. Strong, and Jack Bradbury. Chock full of action and adventure, these are Thrilling Comics! 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 61, Issue 1 - October, 1949. 6.75" x 9.75", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $45.00 View scans Paper: Tan to Cream Front cover detached 5%. Staple rust: Slight.

Add to cart Very Good $36.00 View scans Paper: Off white Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 5%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

Volume 35, Issue 1 - October, 1949. Cover by Earle K. Bergey. Stories by Wallace West, Leigh Brackett, Ray Bradbury, L. Sprague de Camp, Cleve Cartmill, Henry Kuttner, Margaret St. Clair, Murray Leinster, Manly Wade Wellman, L. Ron Hubbard, and Edwin James. One Virgil Finlay illustration. 7-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 168 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Art by Frank Bolle and Dick Ayers. Western adventure starring movie cowboy Tim Holt. Tim and Chito are framed when they pick up a murdered man's vest; The Calico Kid isn't sure which of two men is an outlaw, until he falls into a trap; Tim is suspicious when a murdered man's twin shows up to claim his ranch. Tim Holt; Trouble in Texas!; Western Range Book; Calico Kid; Double Death!; Cheyenne Death-Song; The Devil Horse! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"Hoof Prints in the Mud," "Black Foot Quarantine," and "Back-Fires!" Cover price $0.10.

Numbering continued from Tessie the Typist, becomes Real Experiences with next issue. 52 pg. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 6, Issue 2 - October, 1949. Painted cover by Peter Driben. Posed pictorials with humorous captions. 8.5" x 11.5", 60 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Stories by unknown. Art by Lynn Karp and unknown. Featuring: Two Droopy 1-pagers; Tom & Jerry tale with pencils by Lynn Karp; Jerry & Tuffy 2-pager; Adventures of Tom tale with pencils by Karp; Adventures of Jerry text story; Flip 'n' Dip tale; Wuff the Prairie Dog tale; Barney Bear & Benny Burro tale; and Fuzzy & Wuzzy tale. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Painted cover by Norman Saunders. Stories and art by Carl Pfeufer and others. Silent-movie cowboy Tom Mix became a pop-culture icon with his 1940s radio show and this tie-in comic. Tom pursues bandits who robbed the audience during a performance at the Dobie Opera House. Prospector Daffy Dan has lost his grip on reality, and the worthless dust he brings to town isn't really gold...or is it? Tom realizes an attack by the Larado Kid is just a distraction for a bank robbery. The Bandits of the Opera; Fightin' Forbes Fighting for Justice; The Madman of Dobie; Tumbleweed, Jr.: The Great Ache; Human Bait; George the Glutton. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $4.80

October 18, 1949