Comic books January 1953

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Stories by Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas, and Bill Discount. Suspense-filled horror tales that weave a Web of Mystery for the reader! 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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This key and very classic EC issue begins with an Al Feldstein dinosaurs and space cover. "In the Beginning" (art by Joe Orlando), "Ahead of the Game" (art by Bill Elder), "The Aliens" (art by Al Williamson with Roy Krenkel), the classic story that features a single full infinity page in which two aliens gaze at a page the repeats itself into infinity and say "Squa Tront!" and "Spa Fon" (and we ALL know what that means!), and Ray Bradbury's haunting "There Will Come Soft Rains" (art by Wally Wood). NOTE: See 1st Series for 1951 #17. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Wally Wood. Stories by Ray Bradbury, Bill Gaines and Al Feldstein. Art by Wally Wood, Al Williamson, Larry Woromay, Jack Kamen, and Joe Orlando. EC's influential New Trend title featured some legendary sci-fi and comics artists. A lecture from Professor Dingle becomes a strange self-fulfilling prophecy. A Carl Denham-like promoter captures a strange creature on a remote island and brings it back to New York, but its alien cohorts are not amused, with art by Al Williamson. Plus An adaptation of a classic Ray Bradbury Martian story, The Long Years, and a letter from Bradbury himself in the letters column. Classic drooling aliens cover by Wally Wood. Plucked!; The Island Monster; Cargo of the Hesperus; Off Day!; The Long Years! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Jan 1953. Cover by Frank Kelly Freas. Horror and supernatural fiction by Everil Worrell "Once There Was a Little Girl", Dr. Cyrus Macmillan, Suzanne Pickett, Garnett Radcliffe, H. Warner Munn, Richard Matheson "Wet Straw", August Derleth "Sexton, Sexton, In the Wall", Carroll F. Michener, and Marjorie Murch Stanley. Illustrations by Andrew Brosnatch, Joseph Eberle, Virgil Finlay, W. H. Silvey, Frank Kelly Freas, Vincent Napoli, Fred Humiston, and Jon Arfstrom (credited to 'John Arfstrom'). 6 3/4" x 10"; black and white; 96 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

UK edition, one shilling cover price. Vol. 44 #8 - Jan. 1953. 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/4-in., 96 pages, black and white. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Basil Wolverton. Stories and art by Tony Mortellaro, Eugene Hughes, Hy Fleishman and Basil Wolverton. Pre-Code tales of science fiction and horror from Stanley Morse Publications. After being abducted by aliens, a man returns to Earth to find civilization destroyed. During a mountain-climbing trip, a man plots revenge against the friend who's sleeping with his wife. A woman decides to free herself from her domineering sister once and for all. Plus an adventure of whimsical spacefaring hero Jumpin' Jupiter. Stories and a classic alien cover by comics legend Basil Wolverton. The Man from the Moon; The Worm Turns; Else Youll Be Dead; Jumpin' Jupiter; Worst Enemy; Under Her Thumb; Torture! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Don Heck cover. Includes the particularly gruesome "Den of Horror," in which an evil playboy transforms his lavish drawing room into a...well, you know. Plus text pieces on sin eating and dowsing. Edited by Allen Hardy. Stories by Pete Morisi, Don Perlin, Abe Simon, and Rudy Palais. Horror, suspense, and Weird Terror tales patterned after the classic EC comics. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cartoon Digest Written by John Annarino Illustrations by Bill Hume - Softcover 116 Pages B&W 2 Color Cover Cover price $1.00.

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Volume 6, Issue 4 - January, 1953. Cover by Peter Driben. Men's interest magazine: "The Stories Behind the Headlines". 8.5" x 11.5", 54 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by C. C. Beck. Stories and art by Bill Woolfolk, Otto Binder, and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Captain Marvel investigates when the specter of Death itself changes everyone in the city into living skeletons, including Billy Batson...or so it seems. Gold dust causes trouble for Golden Arrow. Ibis and Taia battle The Things in the Fog. Captain Marvel: The Death Horror; Doc Sorebones; Lance O'Casey: The Whale Pirates; Golden Arrow: The Gold Dust Trail; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb; Wilbur the Waiter; Ibis the Invincible: The Things in the Fog. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by Bernard Sachs. "The Man Who Shook the Earth," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman vs. Mole Men. Wonder Women of History: three-page Marie Elizabeth Zakrzewska bio by Julius Schwartz. Superboy stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Superboy Discovers a New Kind of Junior Sport!" Superman is on Television! ad. "Her Crowning Glory" text article. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Winslow Mortimer. The Seven Secrets of Superman starring Superman and Lex Luthor, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Free Speech -- Free for All! public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff. The Black Magician starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. A New Kind of Junior Sport public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Super Sleuth McFooey story, script and art by Jack Farr. The Gold Squad starring Manhunters Around the World, pencils by Curt Swan. Jerry The Jitterbug humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Million Dollar Coin starring Wyoming Kid, script by Gardner Fox, art by Bruno Premiani. Hair on Their Faces text article by Dick Keene. Sir Batman and the Black Knight starring Batman, Commissioner Gordon, and the Black Rogue, script by David Vern, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 1, Issue 3. Whole number 3. Photo cover. "Dear John: I Love Someone Else," pencils by Jack Kirby; Soldier Matt loves his hometown girlfriend Ruth, but when he and WAC Cathy are stranded in a hut in Korea overnight, he kisses her and is conflicted; Matt later receives a "Dear John" letter from Ruth, breaking up with him. "As You Were" Nancy Hale advice column. Untitled story, pencils by Mort Meskin; Frances and Michael are engaged, but her parents dont think his antiques shop is a solid business venture; Michael gets a job as a mechanic then quits. "Bride and Broom!", pencils by Mort Meskin; Marge marries young dentist Bill; Marge doesnt like having to economize because Bill is building up a practice; she envies her married friend Kay, who has a nice house and luxuries; Marge finally leaves Bill after an argument over dresses she bought. "Voice Charm" Charmaigne advice column. "Strange Honeymoon," pencils by Mort Meskin; Against her mothers advice, Laura decides to spend her honeymoon with Jeff in the small town where she grew up; The townspeople are surprised when they learn Laura is Dan Brices daughter: her mother told her that her father was a prominent man, but Laura discovers Dan still lives there and is "the town tramp." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#53 on cover; Vol. 6 No. 5 in indicia. Photo Cover. Stories by Jack Kirby & Joe Simon and unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Al Eadeh, Bill Walton, George Roussos, Mort Meskin and unknown. Featuring: "The Girl in My Corner"; "Stars in Her Eyes"; "Bring a Girl"; and "Pretty Is As Pretty Does"! Plus: 1-page story "Problem Clinic"; 1-page article "Be Popular"; and 1-page article "You Asked Me"! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Harry Harrison, Bill Fraccio and Tony Tallarico. Tales of love and heartbreak, with a twist: in-story appearances by real-life musicians of the era. This was the first issue published by Ribage; sometimes listed as Youthful Romances (1953-54 Ribage) #1. Kathy is torn between her singing career and her love for hometown boyfriend Tom, until they get help from real-life bandleader and comedy legend Spike Jones. When a love triangle develops under the big top between trapeze artists Jim and Lisa and tiger-trainer Zara, death by tiger is the result! British war orphan Elizabeth loves American test pilot Tom, but her fears for his safety drive them apart. Cover features a photo of comedy legend Spike Jones, an unlikely matchmaker. Love Me, Love My Job!; Love Tames the Tiger; Second Chance!; Love Flight; Hearts Afloat!! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.