Comic books December 1942

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The Justice Society of America battle the Nazis in Europe in "Food for Starving Patriots!" Plot by Gardner Fox and Sheldom Mayer, script by Fox. Art by Joe Gallagher plus individual chapters featuring Hawkman in France (art by Sheldon Moldoff), Starman in Poland (art by Lou Ferstadt), the Atom in Holland (art by Gallagher), Doctor Fate in Germany (art by Howard Sherman), Dr. Mid-nite in Norway (art by Stan Aschmeier), the Spectre in Belgium (pencils by Pierce Rice, inks by Bernard Baily), Johnny Thunder in Czechoslovakia (arg by Aschmeier), and the Sandman in Greece (art by Joe Simon, Jack Kirby, and Howard Ferguson). Brief Wonder Woman appearance. Two-page Hop Harrigan text story, "The Statue of Buddha." Junior JSA Club begins with membership offer. Gallagher cover. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 30, No. 2 - December 1942. 6.5" x 9.25", 162 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

Written by Gardner F. Fox. Art and cover by Harry Tschida. The Flash comes face to face with a mystery writer who not only writes stories, but acts them out in order to make his stories more realistic. Inviting several of his actor friends to help out and scare Jay and Joan, the writer doesn't realize that real crooks have made their way onto the scene. Sweet Adeline humor story by Art Helfant. Grumman-F4F-3 aviation fact page by Falcon Mathieu. Hop Harrigan text story by Evelyn Gaines. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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December 1942. Giant Size Issue. Cover by J. Allen St. John. Stories by Howard Browne, Edmond Hamilton, Robert Moore Williams, Leroy Yerxa, Clark South, Chester S. Geier, Dwight V. Swain, and Gerald Vance. Illustrations by J. Allen St. John, Jay Jackson, Ned Hadley, Malcolm Smith, Robert Fuqua, Magarian, and Joe Sewell. 7" x 10"; black and white with color cover; 240 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

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December, 1942. Volume 30, Issue 4. Cover by William Timmins. Bedsheet format, 8.5-in. x 11.5-in.; black and white; 130 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Jerry Robinson. "The Case Batman Failed to Solve!!!", script by Don Cameron, art by Jerry Robinson; Batman is among a handful of famed detectives that are invited to a conference, during which famed detective, Dana Drye, is shot and killed before their eyes. "Prescription for Happiness!", script by Don Cameron, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Old Doc Chalmers, after spending a lifetime helping other people, loses just about everything in his place of business when a group of crooks use his shop as a base, and it is destroyed in a melee. 2-page Wee Willie Winkie story by Bob Naylor. "Swastika Over the White House!", script by Don Cameron, pencils by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane), inks by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane) and Ray Burnley (backgrounds); The Nazis succeed in getting one of their undercover men hired into a position as a photographer in order to infiltrate defense plants and take secret photos that will be used to sabotage America's war efforts. "Foolish Business" text story by Ben Warren. "Bargains in Banditry!", script by Don Cameron, pencils by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane), inks by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane) and Ray Burnley (backgrounds); The Penguin decides to go into business for himself by offering to the underworld pre-planned crimes at cut rate prices. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Ogden Whitney. Stories and art by Boody Rogers, Gardner Fox, Ham Fisher, Frank Tinsley, Frank Beck, H. J. Tuthill, Ray McGill, Alfred Andriola, J. P. McEvoy, John Striebel, and Ogden Whitney. Big Shot featured reprints of McNaught Syndicate humor and adventure strips, alongside original characters like Skyman and The Face. Sparky Watts, the world's strongest man, goes out for football. The Face fights to free the captive Flying Tigers fighter squad from a Japanese ship. The mysterious voice of The Prophet hijacks radio waves to predict disasters, undermine the US war effort, and frame Skyman for his crimes. Cover by Ogden Whitney features Joe Palooka, Santa Claus, and a flying jeep. Mortimer the Monk; Skyman; Sparky Watts; Captain Yank; Joe Palooka; Trixie; Bo; Rocky Ryan; Dixie Dugan; The Bungle Family; The Face. 60 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Digest sized Spanish language translation of Bill Barnes Air Adventures published by Editorial Molino in Argentina.

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Cover by Sol Brodsky. Stories by Alberta Tews, Bernie Krigstein, Oliver Ashford, Eddie Murphy, Charles Quinlan, and Sol Brodsky. The Blue Beetle in "The Case of the Twisted Minds" and "The Walking Tank." Tales of daring-do, with such colorful characters as Benny Bumps, V-Man, and Blue Beetle, a super-hero who wears a special bulletproof costume and takes "Vitamin 2X" which gives him super-energy. Blue Beetle battles Nazis. 68 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Syd Shores. "The Creeper and the 3 Rubies of Doom!", pencils by Al Avison (as Syd Shores), inks by Syd Shores (as Vince Alascia); One of Hitler's agents, the Creeper, steals a tri-rubied treaty ring in hopes of disrupting the signing of a treaty that pledges the last neutral European country to fight alongside the Allies, because he thinks that, when the U.S. ambassador Lissom signs the treaty without wearing the ring he was gifted by the ruler, the country will perceive a slight and choose to throw in with the Axis instead. "The Cobra Strikes"; The Torch and Toro spot the kidnapping of the South American Ambassador, but they are gassed by the perpetrators. "Satan and the Sorcerer's Secret!"; Balthar comes to Bald Mountain in order to study Egyptian writings on how the souls of the dead can be brought back to life, when Satan appears and claims the sorcerer's soul until he can redeem it. "Catch That Firebug!" text story. "The Sinister Spies," script and art by Guy Blythe; Dippy is going to sign a treaty with the United States, but first decides to play a game of golf, not knowing two spies are out to kill him before the treaty can be signed. "The Case of the Silent Hermit," script by Stan Lee, art by Bob Oksner; Roddy attempts to sell some war stamps to an old hermit, but is led to believe that the old man has little money to keep body and soul together. Roddy attempts to sell some war stamps to an old hermit, but is led to believe that the old man has little money to keep body and soul together. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Pierce Rice. Stories and art by Art Peddy, Ed Wheelan, Al Bryant, Witmer Williams, H. C. Kiefer, Alex Blum, Pierce Rice, Arturo Cazeneuve and Art Helfant. Harvey makes an early entry in the superhero adventure genre with this anthology. Devil-Dog Dolan must find a Marine captain's abducted son before enemy agents get their hands on a new "sub detector." Padlock Homes can prove that Spitz is in league with his enemy The Professor, but first he must rescue Dr. Watzis and Nick O'Tyme. Magic superhero Dr. Miracle battles the Egyptian Satan and Hitler himself. Human Meteor; Dr. Miracle; Twinkle Twins; Padlock Homes; Misleading Names; Liberty Lads; Champ; Calling All Cars; Devil-Dog Dolan; Getaway Grounded; Bimbo's Beanery; Jungle Drums. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Robin Hood, 1st Printing, Classics Comics. Adaptation of the classic stories of Robin Hood, a champion of the down-trodden in England during the Crusades. Illustrated by Louis Zansky. (NO HRN, 12/42). Cover price $0.01.

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Agriculture and farming magazine. Includes articles, fiction, and humor. 11" x 14", 94 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.05.

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Vol. 10, No. 3 - December 1942. 6.75" x 9.75", 114 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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Human interest family centric publication that features short fiction stories, recipes and celebrity gossip. 24 pages, 8.5" x 11.25", B&W Newsprint.

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Human interest family centric publication that features short fiction stories, recipes and celebrity gossip. 24 pages, 8.5" x 11.25", B&W Newsprint.

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $57.00 View scans Trimmed Paper: Off white Staple rust: Slight.	Add to cart Good $4.00 View scans Trimmed Paper: Light tan to off white Front cover detached 10%. Back cover detached 10%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.	Add to cart Good $4.00 View scans Trimmed Paper: Off white to white	Add to cart Good $4.00 View scans Trimmed Paper: Off white Front cover detached 5%.
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"The Golden City" a book-length novel by Ralph Milney Farley.

Vol. 5, No. 2 - December 1942. Published by Frank A. Munsey. 6.75" x 9.75", 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $43.00 View scans Paper: Off white Front cover detached 15%.

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Volume 4, Issue 12 - December 1942. Cover by H. W. McCauley. Science Fiction and Adventures stories. This issue features "Lost City of Burma" by Edmond Hamilton, and "The Ghost That Haunted Hitler" by William P. McGivern. Softcover Pulp, 7-in x 10-in, 244 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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The 4 Favorites Give Uncle Sam a Hand public service announcement to buy War Bonds and to salvage old paper, metal and rubber. "The Corpses That Wouldn't Stay Dead"; Lash Lightning vs. Dr. Diablo; Lightning Girl appears. "Master of the Roto-Dynamo"; Magno and Davey vs. The Clown. "Pay Dirt Gamble" text story starring Jess Cattlee by Ralph Powers. Untitled story starring Captain Courageous and the Unknown Soldier; vs. General Hakura. Untitled Captain Courageous story; Flood waters roar in the Mississippi. Untitled story featuring Captain Gallant and His Mini-Sub. Untitled Murphy's Mess Boy story, script by Lou Ferstadt (as Looey) and Harvey Kurtzman (as Kurtzman). 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Chad Grothkopf, Alice Dalgliesh, Mary Elting, Elizabeth Decker, Edd Ashe and Lewis Carroll. Funny-animal comics and adaptations of classic literature from the publishers of Parents Magazine. Alec the rabbit and his bunny pals live in a victory garden, a patriotic wartime tradition; Ruth Harkness brings baby giant panda Su Lin from China to the US and causes a media sensation; A comics version of the classic Alice in Wonderland, complete with Caterpillar, Cheshire Cat and Mad Hatter. Buggsy Bug; Soldier Dog; Looney Leo, the Cut-Out Lion; Alec the Funny Bunny; Under the Red Roof; Kicker, the Cut-Out Kangaroo; The Magic Soap Bubble; Something's Wrong Here!; Su Lin Comes to America; Penny Polo; Puffer the Great; Davey Gets a Haircut; Mary Jane Has a Birthday; Alice in Wonderland. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 2, Issue 4 - December, 1942. 6.75" x 9.75", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

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December 7, 1942. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. In this issue: Captain Smith; Report from Tokyo; war metals; Copacobana Girls; "New Yorker" cartoon art; Edward Lanning paintings; torpedo bomber planes; and more. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; partial color; 152 pages. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 182, Issue 2 - December 26, 1942. 6.5" x 9", 134 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Syd Shores. Crime Marches On starring The Human Torch, art by Harry Sahle. A Whale of a Whopping Story starring Sub-Mariner, art by Carl Pfeufer. The Case of the Terrible-Tempered Tycoon starring Terry Vance, art by Bob Oksner. Smoked Out text story by Justin Dewey Triem. Robot's Revenge starring Vision, pencils by Shores. Jimmy Jupiter untitled story, script and art by Ed Robbins. Shadows over India starring Patriot, art by Al Fagaly. Death Comes Humming starring Angel, art by Gustav Schrotter. 68 pages. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 29, Issue 2 - December, 1942. Mechanical science and technology magazine. This issue's articles include; "We Kept the Tigers Flying" by James D. Cross, "Color Photos in Three Dimensions" by Andrew Giegold, Jr., "Camouflage - New Style" by Lester L. Wolff, "100mph Steam Torpedo Boat" by George Daniels, "The Yanks Attack!" by Lieut. H.L. Merillat, "The New Era of Super Guns" by Willy Ley, "A New World is Coming" by Dr. Charles M.A. Stine, and others . 6.75-in. x 9.5-in. 162 pages, BW/spot color. Cover price $0.10.

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8.5" x 11", 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover art by Al Gabriele. Untitled stories starring Uncle Sam (script by Otto Binder), Windy Breeze (art by Jack Cole as Henry Johns), Kid Dixon (art by Klaus Nordling as Bob Reynolds), Kid Patrol (art by Dan Wilson), Quicksilver (art by Fred Guardineer), and Destroyer 171 (art by Al McWilliams). The Most Hated Man In The World starring Sally O'Neil Policewoman. The Slave Mart starring The Unknown. Case 1 Mystery of the Atlantic starring G-2. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Good $7.00 View scans Front cover detached 5%. Staple rust: Slight.

Monthly magazine that featured abridgements of best-selling books. 8.5" x 11", 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CGC 2.5 $12,000 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Slab: Plastic debris between case and inner well Label #4398038004

Cover art by Bob Fujitani. Untitled Shield story, art by Irv Novick; A cheap, gaudy rug turns up at several murders. Harry Shorten bio by Scott Feldman. "Sabotage!" starring Hangman, art by Bob Fujitani; An organizes band of saboteurs operates on American oil fields in Mexico. "Murder Makes a Phone Call" text story starring The Hangman by Scott Feldman. Untitled Danny In Wonderland story by Harry Shorten, art by Red Holmdale; The Swedish mystic plays magical tricks on Kuppie. Untitled Sergeant Boyle story by Harry Shorten, art by Carl Hubbell; Collins is carrying a case of nitroglycerine on a plane bound for the front in Africa. Untitled story, art by Red Holmdale; Archie spends $100, thinking he won a limerick contest; He gets into hot water when Jughead tells him it was a gag. Untitled Bentley of Scotland Yard story, art by Paul Reinman; There were four things...a death by lightning, a steam shovel, an unreported flight plan, and a piece of wire...four things that didn't add up. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Mechanical science and technology magazine. 6.75-in x 9.5-in 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 141, Issue 6 - December 1942. Featured article on "Can We Win the Battle of the Atlantic?!" Also includes articles on automobile, home, and workshop upkeep projects. 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 244 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 3.0 $999.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white 6 pieces of tape on cover & 4 pieces of interior cover. Label #0990634007 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Cover art by Harry G. Peter. Wonder Woman story, script by William Moulton Marston [as Charles Moulton], art by Harry G. Peter. Black Pirate and Son story, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Gay Ghost story, art by Howard Purcell. Mr. Terrific story, script by Ted Udall, art by Chuck Winter [ghosting for Hal Sharp]. Little Boy Blue story, script by Bill Finger, art by Jon L. Blummer. Wildcat story, art by Irwin Hasen. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Fine $45.00 View scans Paper: Off white Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 5%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

Volume 44, Issue 1 - December 1, 1942. 6.5" x 9", 114 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Ruben Moreira. Cave-Man Menace starring Midnight, script and art by Jack Cole; Sir Squinchworth brings back his latest discovery from Siberia--a living caveman. Marksman story, art by Alex Koda. The Cornfield-McJug Feud starring Bozo the Robot, script and art by George Brenner. The Kleptomaniac starring Jester, script and art by Paul Gustavson. Espionage Starring Black X story, pencils by Alez Kotzky. The Man of a Hundred Heads starring Ray, art by Rudy Palais. Rookie Rankin story. The Third Degree starring Wun Cloo, script and art by Jack Cole [as Ralph Johns]. Men Marked For Death starring Yankee Eagle, art by Al Gabriele. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $3,895.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White Label #1041884012 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Hitler, Tojo, and Mussolini cover. Captain Freedom and the Young Defenders story, art by Arthur Cazeneuve. When the Young Defenders see a man horribly killed and get Don Wright to investigate a license plate number of the fleeing perpetrator, they find out the car belongs to an inventor named Silas Green, who has invented a horrible killing agent called the Yellow Death! Shock Gibson story. Glorious History of Korea starring The Girl Commandos. Biff Bannon, U.S. Marine story, script and art by Art Helfant. Nazi Uniforms starring Black Cat. Crash, Cork, and the Baron story, script and art by Art Gates. Ted Parrish, Man of 1000 Faces story. Speed Taylor story. Note: Issue #24 titled New Speed Comics. 68 pages, four color. Cover price $0.10.

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Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 16 pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover. Eisner/Fine/Quality staff assist on Spirit.

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Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 16 pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover. Eisner scripts/layouts, Fine pencils, Quality staff inks.