Comic books August 1951

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Vol. 24, No. 7/8 - July/August 1951. "White Tops" is the official magazine of the CFA and keeps the circus industry connected with news, articles and history and is sent to members four times per year. 8" x 10.5", 20 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Pete Costanza. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Otto Binder, Charlie Tomsey, Anthony Cataldo, and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Captain Marvel's past foe King Neptune returns, and this time Ibis must help Neptune deal with his rebellious spikeman. Lance and Mike's ship is hijacked by a pirate submarine. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Shine Your Shoes." Captain Marvel and His Headache of Horrors; Lance O'Casey: The Sargasso Trap; Golden Arrow: The Birdmen; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Ibis the Invincible: The Underwater Rebellion. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Issue 638 - August, 1951. The true adventure magazine for men. A collection of true stories from all over the world. 6.5" x 9.5", 98 pages, B&W.

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Archie house ad. "All Wished Up"; Linda makes a wish at the wishing well for Wilbur to ask her out. Pepe Comics house ad. "A Straw Vote," art by Joe Edwards; The boys have to drink sodas to vote for their girls in a popularity contest. "Ham 'n Egghead"; When Wilbur finds out Slats and Laurie are trying out for a play, Wilbur tries to get the lead opposite Laurie. Wilbur Fun Page. "Talk of the Town," pencils by Samm Schwartz; Suzie is spending her time in the office talking on the phone to Gladys instead of working. Suzie house ad. "Hoarse Sense"; Miss Gargle is frustrated that baseball season has made her male students hoarse from cheering. Untitled Katy Keene story, script and art by Bill Woggon; Katy doesn't have a date so Sis gets Chubby Chuckles to come over with candy. Katy Keene house ad. Stuff About Stars article about celebrities. "Paint Necessary So"; To try and keep Wilbur out of trouble, Dripwaite puts Wilbur in the art class. "Past Perfect"; Laurie got a perfect score on a personality test, but she knows no one is perfect. Don't Let It Puzzle You half-page. House ad for Archie Comics/Pep Comics/Laugh Comics. "Hot Guy," art by Dave Berg (as Davy Berg); Red is suffering from heat exhaustion. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Syd Shores. Brand of Terror starring Black Rider; Black Rider battles Indians. Sixgun Smoke text story. Trapped In Rustler's Canyon starring Apache Kid, art by Werner Roth. The Fighting Texan. The Madman of Tumbleweed Flats starring Gunhawk, art by Chic Stone. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Edited by J.F. Byrne. Stories and art by John Celardo and others. Aviation-themed adventure, combat and history tales from pioneering comics publisher Fiction House. Captain Wings investigates after a Soviet attack on a U.S. ship in the Yokohama Bay; Primitive planes called "Bird Dogs" are used to battle communist insurgents; Suicide Smith seeks a rare element crucial to the Cold War. Captain Wings; Call the Bird Dogs; Suicide Smith. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 7, Issue 1 - August, 1951. Painted cover by Peter Driben. Vintage men's interest magazine focused entirely on amateur lingerie pin-up pictorials. 8.5 x 11.5", 58 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Winslow Mortimer. The City That Was For Sale starring Superman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; An encounter with an unknown black planet destroys Superman's fine motor control. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Master of 1000 Duels starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. The Battle of the Beasts starring Tom Sparks, Boy Inventor, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Sy Barry. Valley of Dusty Death starring the Wyoming Kid, script by Gardner Fox, art by Howard Sherman. Passage to Peru, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia. Varisty Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Prof Eureka humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Stages Through The Ages text article by B. Fairbanks. The Private Life of Commissioner Gordon starring Batman, script by David Vern, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Flashback of the life of Jim Gordon. Sweet Land of Liberty public service announcement starring Peter Porkchops, script by Jack Schiff, art by Otto Feuer. One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie and His Vacation-Time Pals" by Bill Schreiber. 76 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Stories and art by Pete Riss and Alan Willis. Frontier scout Young Eagle and his trained eagle Clawfoot aid the US Cavalry at Fort Wayne. When river pirates terrorize vessels on the Snakeroot River, Young Eagle is the only one who can stop them. Investigating mysterious accidents in local mines, Young Eagle stumbles on the secret of the Golden Flood. But before he can reveal the truth, outlaws trap him in a collapsed mine. Mule Ears; Young Eagle and the River Pirates; Unlucky Lode; Old Smokey: Salt King!; The Golden Flood; Buckshot. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Joe Maneely. Written by Hank Chapman and unknown. Art by Bill Savage, Vernon Henkel, Pete Morisi, Gene Colan and Tony DiPreta. Tales of danger and suspense! In this issue: "One Must Die" by Hank Chapman and Bill Savage; Rocky Jorden in "The Murder Cargo Caper!" with art by Vernon Henkel; "Suicide Mission" with art by Pete Morisi; "Shanghied!" text story with illustration by Gene Colan; and "The Faster the Better" with art by Tony DiPreta. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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#36 on cover; Vol. 4 No. 12 in indicia. Photo Cover. Stories by Jack Kirby and unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Bill Draut, Mort Meskin, Donahue?, Premiani?, Joe Simon? and unknown. Featuring: "Love At Stake!"; "Yesterday's Romance!"; "Married In Haste!"; "Big Brother Blues"; and "Just Good Friends!" Plus: 1-page text piece "Previews of Marriage"! Also: 1-page text piece "Handsome Hands and Feet"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Wally Wood. Stories and art by Wally Wood, Walter Johnson and Charles Nicholas. Tales of teen love and heartbreak. Lifeguard Ted is distracted from his gal by a calculating redhead. Early art and swimsuit cover by legendary artist Wally Wood. Plus a celebrity profile of Frank Sinatra, including a photo. You Can't Fix Love; Stardust in My Eyes; The Story of "The Voice" - Frank Sinatra; Cupid Plays a Love Match; Yours to Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.