Comic books December 1949

Women's magazine with articles and fiction. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W.

S O S Wonder Woman!, art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman promises to marry Steve if her help is not needed anywhere for an entire day. Omaha Creek is Flooding! featuring Headline Heroines, art by Joe Kubert. Farewell, My Heart!--Romance, Inc. Tootsie Rolls ad, art by C. C. Beck. A Cure for Romance! starring Dr. Pat, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Carmine Infantino. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Vintage monthly published magazine with a focus on the film industry as a whole. First published in November of 1930, publication continued through the late 1970s. Priding itself as a source for exclusive behind the scenes stories about filmmaking, Silver Screen also contained a fair amount of articles about celebrities, their relationships, the latest in fashion, and film reviews. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 5, Issue 3 - December, 1949. Articles on sports, crime, and adventuring, plus pin-up photos. 8" x 10.5". 84 pages. B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.25.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Ernie Bushmiller, Rudolph Dirks, Ernest Hix, and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Captain and the Kids and Nancy. The new format that started with issue #84 allows for larger reprints of Raeburn van Buren's detailed art on "Abbie an' Slats." Slats is content to let Becky believe he's dead after the accident. But when he must act quickly to save his new friend Sky-Pie Pete, he makes a miraculous recovery, and realizes he can return to Becky. Responding to a call for help from his friend Pangola, Tarzan is told that the "Queen of the White Fires" rules the Wakambas now, in a Tarzan strip with art by Burne Hogarth. The Family Workshop; Nancy; Strange as It Seems; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Abbie an Slats; Ella Cinders. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 16 Pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover. Scripts by Eisner or Feiffer, or Eisner/Feiffer, or Nordling. Art by Eisner with backgrounds by Eisner, Grandenetti, Le Blanc, Stallman, Nordling, Dixon and/or others except where noted. 1st appearance of Flaxen.

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 16 Pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover. Scripts by Eisner or Feiffer, or Eisner/Feiffer, or Nordling. Art by Eisner with backgrounds by Eisner, Grandenetti, Le Blanc, Stallman, Nordling, Dixon and/or others except where noted. 2nd appearance of Flaxen.

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 16 Pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover. Scripts by Eisner or Feiffer, or Eisner/Feiffer, or Nordling. Art by Eisner with backgrounds by Eisner, Grandenetti, Le Blanc, Stallman, Nordling, Dixon and/or others except where noted.

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 8 Pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover. Scripts by Eisner or Feiffer, or Eisner/Feiffer, or Nordling. Art by Eisner with backgrounds by Eisner, Grandenetti, Le Blanc, Stallman, Nordling, Dixon and/or others except where noted.

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December 4, 1949. Spirit Weekly Newspaper section. Scripts by Eisner or Feiffer, or Eisner/Feiffer, or Nordling. Art by Eisner with backgrounds by Eisner, Grandenetti, Le Blanc, Stallman, Nordling, Dixon and/or others except where noted. 1st appearance of Flaxen. Tabloid Sized Newsprint, 10-3/4" x 15", 8 pages, full color.

December 11, 1949. Spirit Weekly Newspaper section. Scripts by Eisner or Feiffer, or Eisner/Feiffer, or Nordling. Art by Eisner with backgrounds by Eisner, Grandenetti, Le Blanc, Stallman, Nordling, Dixon and/or others except where noted. 2nd appearance of Flaxen. Tabloid Sized Newsprint, 10-3/4" x 15", 8 pages, full color.

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December 18, 1949. Spirit Weekly Newspaper section. Scripts by Eisner or Feiffer, or Eisner/Feiffer, or Nordling. Art by Eisner with backgrounds by Eisner, Grandenetti, Le Blanc, Stallman, Nordling, Dixon and/or others except where noted. Tabloid Sized Newsprint, 10-3/4" x 15", 8 pages, full color.

December 25, 1949. Spirit Weekly Newspaper section. Scripts by Eisner or Feiffer, or Eisner/Feiffer, or Nordling. Art by Eisner with backgrounds by Eisner, Grandenetti, Le Blanc, Stallman, Nordling, Dixon and/or others except where noted. Tabloid Sized Newsprint, 10-3/4" x 15", 8 pages, full color.

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Volume 1, Issue 1 - December 1949. Men's adventure magazine featuring articles on sports, hunting politics and crime. 10-in. x 13-in., 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Swedish Reprint Series. Cover reprinted from Superman #57. Reprints material from various DC publications. This issue features Superman (1939 1st Series) #57 and Batman (1940) #48. 6 7/8" x 9 1/4", B&W, Swedish language.

Robin in "Crime on Wheels," Captain Compass in "The Sargasso Sea Trap," Manhunters Around the World in "The Counterfeit Million Dollars," and Tomahawk in "The Second Pocahontas!" (art by Fred Ray). Ray cover. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Captain Blood," art by Henry Kiefer; Peter Blood is a surgeon sent to slavery in Barbados for tending to wounded rebels; After capturing a vessel, Blood becomes the leader of other escaped slaves and they become pirates; Adapted from Rafael Sabatini's novel Captain Blood. "Duke of Monmouth" article; The story of the historical figure who features in Blood's background. "James II" article; The story of the historical figure who features in Blood's background. "Rafael Sabatini" article; Biography of the author of Captain Blood. Captain Blood illustration on back cover by Henry Kiefer. 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.

Volume 10, Issue 4 - December, 1949. 6.75" x 9.75", 132 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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1st in comics appearance of Kryptonite.

Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman origin retold in Superman Return to Krypton!, script by Bill Finger, art by Al Plastino; features the origin of and first story featuring green Kryptonite; Superman returns to Krypton for the first time and discovers he's not an Earth man. The Prankster's Radio Program!, art by Al Plastino; The Prankster takes over Superman's radio show--and Supes has to fill 24 hours of radio time HIMSELF!! The Courtship of the Three Lois Lanes!, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Lois decides Superman might be more likely to fall in love with her if she changed her hair color. How To Be a Sports Announcer article. Hal Newhouser Wheaties ad. One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie Saves the Day" (art by C.C. Beck). 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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#85 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.

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Photo cover. John Buscema art in Alone with Murder! The Graveyard Ghouls! The Corpse Came Back!, art by Bob Powell. Casey Crime Photographer publisher ad. The Curse of the Coin text story. The Bride Vanishes! Man Comics #1 publisher ad. Here Comes the Hangman! 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "Disheartened"; After her fathers death, Paula is raised by her Uncle Ted and his family; Although shes treated well, Paula is resentful and feels indebted; She meets bus driver Danny and he appears to be interested in her, but she assumes hes attracted to her cousin Shirley. "My False Love"; Connie flirts and uses men to advance her own career, stealing her own sister Graces boyfriend Howard to get a better job, then flirting with Glen for a promotion; She discovers she actually loves Glen, but Howard tips him off to Connies true nature and Glen rejects her. "French Quarter Romance" text story. "Romance Destroyed"; Ronnie, her father, and her fiancé Tim work in a gasoline processing plant. Ronnies father is fired when one of his men is caught smoking; When her distraught father is injured after walking in front of a car, Ronnie blames Tim, the safety inspector, for both things; Ronnie takes a job managing the lunch counter at Jerrys bowling alley. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Mabel manages beautiful singer Dina's rising career, but when she falls for promoter Al, she risks losing her work with Dina. Barbara doesn't like the idea of her little brother getting a dog because of all the extra work, and she's really not prepared for the work of a relationship when she meets handsome Anthony. Gloria schemes against her rival Lynn at work, but when she meets Lynn's handsome brother, she realizes too late she's made a terrible mistake. Plus a romantic story serial and a vintage PSA for US Savings Bonds featuring the original Captain Marvel, aka Shazam. I Bartered Love; Dream Prince!; Our Last Kiss; The Happiness and Heartbreak of Vicki Carter; Hearts Adrift. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 1, No. 4 - December 1949. Men's interest magazine with articles, humor, and pin-up photos. 10.5" x 13", 42 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by N. Nodel, Kenneth Wm. Fitch, George Peltz and Manny Stallman. A mash-up of Western and romance comics from L. B. Cole's Star Publications. Redheaded Belle and Andy find love at the square dance, but jealous schemer Kurt plots their country-song ending. Louisa is torn between cowpokes Fred and Phil, until a horse attack decides the matter. In the cleverly titled "G.I. Love You," illiterate war hero Hank romances remedial teacher Priscilla - now there's a plot we haven't seen before. Also featuring a vintage ad for the "All-Over Rain Cover," basically a tent-shaped two-person umbrella. Beyond the Forked Trail; Fear Haunts My Love; Test of Love; G.I. Love You; The Brand Upon His Heart. Final issue under this title; series continues as Flaming Western Romances (1950) #3. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art cover. Three stories are included in this issue: "The Price of Peace" (Tarzan helps Romeo and Juliet-type lovers Koto and Leetah); "Two against the Jungle"; and "Mabu" (a text piece). Includes part 12 of Jesse Marsh's adaptation of Burroughs' Ape-English Dictionary. Script by Gaylord DuBois, art by Jesse Marsh. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Matt Baker and others. 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. Red-headed teen Evelyn wants to prove she can make it on her own, but soon finds herself the subject of malicious gossip, in a story with art by Baker. Hope joins her rebellious artist sister Ginger at college, but after a wild night, Hope masquerades as her sister to save Ginger from expulsion. June secretly dates a co-worker at the office, but that may cause problems after she's promoted to a high-security position. I Ran Away from Home; Reputation at Stake; Suspicion Nearly Killed My Love; The Love Bargain I Couldn't Keep. 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Story and art by Milton Caniff and Lee Elias. Cover by Lee Elias. Harvey reprints Caniffs influential adventure strip about young Terrys adventures in the untamed Orient with two-fisted Pat. Terry meets Southern belle April Kane, who is working as Pat's secretary, but who conceals a dark secret. Meet April Kane; Pirates of the Sea; Hotshot Charlie: What Price Glory; Co-Ed Trouble. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"The Mystery of Devil-Tree Plateau!" Diablo back-up story, "The Challenge!" Photo cover. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 37, Issue 1 - December, 1949. 6.75" x 9.75", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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Volume 33, Issue 11 - December, 1949. 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. Anita Loos / Carol Channing cover photographed by Richard Avedon. Includes: "The Road from Rome" by Lander MacClintock, "Stromboli" by L'Affaire, and much more. 8.5-in. x 11-in, 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

NO dust jacket - 1st printing - Political cartoons by Ivan Glassco. Text by T. E. Nichols. Features reprints and commentary of cartoons appearing in the Hamilton (Ontario) Spectator. Hardcover 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in. 102 pages B&W.