Comic books December 1953

Volume 2, Issue 4. Whole number 10. Photo cover. "Working Wife," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; Joan enjoys making a home for her husband Dan, but she's been raised to believe she's fit for nothing more than the dependent, featherbrain, housewife role; She wants to prove her mettle and takes an office job. Dan disapproves. "My Mistake, Lady!", pencils by John Prentice; Red is a newbie telephone lineman and mentored by Mike Barody, a brash, ballsy weather-beaten man with years of experience; When Red innocently and unwittingly flirts with Mike's girl, Mary Ford, Mike gives him a stern warning by dropping a heavy wrench close to his head. "Tips for Teens" article by Nancy Hale. "Country Cousin," script by Natalie Krigstein, pencils by Bill Draut; Louise is a New Yorker with a handsome boyfriend Wes and an agreeable roommate Cora; Her country cousin Betsy comes to town for a week's visit; She's a nice girl but inconveniences the two roommates. "How He Proposed" one-page story, pencils by Mort Meskin. "Homecookin'" by Charmaigne; Article about the importance of nutritious meals to a marriage. "The Stranger in His Heart," pencils by Bill Draut; Glen and Dan are battlefield buds in Korea. When Dan is fatally wounded, Glen promises to take care of his motherless seven-year-old son, Billy; Back in the States, Glen is re-united with his wife Lucy and finds Billy in a dreary orphanage. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Whole # 52. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Carl Burgos. Written by Hank Chapman, Don Rico and unknown. Art by Russ Heath, Carl Burgos, John Romita, Sr., Mort Lawrence and Bill Everett. In this issue: The Human Torch (Jim Hammond) and Toro (Thomas Raymond) in "The Return of...the Human Torch" by Hank Chapman, Russ Heath and Carl Burgos (art for Torch figure on splash page); Captain America, Bucky and the Red Skull in "Back From the Dead!" by Don Rico, John Romita, Sr. and Mort Lawrence (art for first panel of splash page); the Sub-Mariner returns in a story with art by Bill Everett; and "A Traitor Among Us" text story. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#64 on cover; Vol. 7 No. 4 in indicia. Photo Cover. Stories by Jack Kirby? and unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, John Prentice and unknown. Valerie moves into Mrs. Bowser's boarding house and immediately excites the romantic interests of resident best buds, Charlie and Eddie. Both men date her, but then begin to fight over her. Val declines future dates with either men because she believes she's jeopardizing their friendship. Both men retreat a bit, but Charlie eventually becomes her husband. In spite of losing Val, Eddie remains a fast friend to both in "Beautiful Friendship!" Plus: Donna loves Lee, but Lee is engaged to Edith. Lee is crushed when Edith elopes with another. Donna offers to marry Lee, telling him that it is not in his best interest to see Edith and her husband about town or to let himself become the subject of gossip. They marry and move to the coast, but Lee can't forget Edith. After six months of misery, confusion, and living in separate bedrooms, Lee realizes he loves Donna and consummates their marriage in "Unkissed Bride!" Also: Beth and Jeff date and fall in love. He proposes but she won't accept because she believes he is self-centered and would resent the amount of attention she devotes to a clinic for poor children. She later learns he was born in the slums, worked hard for an engineering degree, and has long built low cost housing and playgrounds for the poor with no financial remuneration for himself. She realizes she has misjudged his character and begs his forgiveness in "The Doctor is In Love!" And: Soldier Johnny is a heartless Casanova and leaves his German sweetheart Ilsa devastated when he returns to the States. He dates Ruth while coldly ignoring Ilsa's letters. Ruth learns of Ilsa and deplores the cruel way Johnny treats her. She drops him. Johnny is bitter and asks for a transfer to Germany, thinking Ilsa will welcome him with open arms. He discovers she's betrothed and has lost all interest in him. Johnny wonders if a reunion with Ruth is possible in "The Heartbreaker!" Plus: The birth customs and beliefs of the Malagasy people of Madagascar in the 1-pager "Primitive Horoscope"; advice on deflecting the stratagems of women intent on stealing the boyfriends and husbands of others in the 1-page Nancy Hale article "Stop, Thief!"; and 1-page Charmaigne article "Control Your Breath," about deep breathing and exercises to accomplish it! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 7, No. 9 - December , 1953. 5.5" x 7.5", 162 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

December 1953. Adult Humor Digest. Softcover Digest, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 98 Pages, B&W, Mature Readers 16+. Cover price $0.25.