Comic books December 1943

Vintage celebrity gossip tabloid with a focus on Hollywood during the golden-age of cinema. 8.5" x 11.5", 130 pages, B&W.

Cover by Cliff Young. "Guardians of Injustice," script by Joe Samachson, pencils by Cliff Young, inks by Steve Brodie; Green Arrow and Speedy vs. "Honest Herman". "Battle of Italy" starring Aquaman, script by Joe Samachson, art by Louis Cazeneuve. "Tubby Takes a Flyer," script by Don Cameron, pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by Charles Paris; Tubby overhears Johnny Quicks formula and gains super speed himself. "Affair of the Fallacious Foto" starring Dover and Clover, script by Whitney Ellsworth, art by Henry Boltinoff. "The Man Who Hated Puppets" starring the Spectre, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Bernard Baily. 60 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Sheldon Mayer (credited as Bud Fisher). Stories and art by Al Smith (credited as Bud Fisher), Sol Hess, W. A. Carlson, Rod Reed and C.C. Beck. DC reprints the comic strip that defined the comic strip, featuring the original tall-and-short comedy duo. Also featuring the "topper" strip Cicero's Cat, and other strips from bygone days. Mutt and Jeff enlist in World War II and wind up in China. Then they come across an abandoned Chinese baby. Plus a Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie and the Great Jewel Robbery," with art by Shazam creator C.C. Beck. Also featuring an "editor" credit to M.C. Gaines, inventor of the comic book and founder of EC Comics. Mutt & Jeff; Cicero's Cat; Simp O'Dill; Hop Harrigan. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

60 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Good $7.00

Vol. 6, No. 1. December 1943. Digest size magazine that offered abridgements of current bestselling books. This issue includes: "Burma Surgeon" by Gordon S. Seagrave; "Yankee Lawyer" by Ephraim Tutt; "Journey Into America" by Donald Culross Peattie; and "The Battle Is the Pay-Off" by Ralph Ingersoll. Lynd Ward Cover. 5.25" x 7.5". 192 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Carl Barks, John Stanley, L. Bing, Oscar Lebeck, John Messmann and Gaylord Du Bois. Based on the popular movie shorts also known as Little Rascals, Dell's Our Gang Comics featured early work by Pogo's Walt Kelly and other cartooning greats. In a story by Kelly, the gang encounters Harry the Monster and attempted murder at a movie studio. Benny Burro tries to help some beavers build a dam, but just makes things worse, in an early story by legendary Uncle Scrooge creator Carl Barks. Jerry and Tuffy get trapped in a grandfather clock, and Tom gets blamed for it, in a story with art by John Stanley of Little Lulu fame. Our Gang; Flip 'n' Dip; Dog House; Little Cesario; Barney Bear: Tom and Jerry; Benny Burro. 56 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Vintage humor digest magazine that pokes fun at the relationships of men and women of the time. Digest, 5" x 7", 96 pages, B&W. -Recommended for ages 16+ Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart Coverless $275.00 or Best Offer View scan Several center wraps detached. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover art by Bob Montana. The Ghost Goes East starring the Shield, art by Irv Novick. The Hangman and the Snail, art by Bob Fujitani. Li'l Chief Bugaboo story, art by Higgins. Catfish Joe story, script and art by Larry Harris. Archie the Pug, script by Ed Goggin, art by Harry Sahle. Marco Loco story, script by Ed Goggin, art by Harry Sahle. Heroes Never Die starring Captain Commando, art by Irv Novick. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 42, Issue 3 - December, 1943. 6.75" x 9.75", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Vintage photo magazine featuring reader submitted photographs and pictorials. 10-in. x 13 1/2-in., 50 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects issues #1-4 of Picture Stories from the Bible (Old Testament). Cover by Don Cameron. Stories and art by Montgomery Mulford and Don Cameron. A very early religious book from EC/All-American, back when the company was run by Max Gaines. Tales of prophets, heathens and zealots from the Old Testament. David becomes the first great king of the Jewish people. His son Solomon leaves his own mark on history. Daniel's faith becomes the stuff of legend. Noah and His Ark; Joseph in Egypt; The Story of Moses and His Struggle for Israel; The Story of Saul - First King of Israel; The Story of Ruth; The Story of Jonah and the Whale; The Story of Esther - Queen of Persia; The Story of Joshua; The Story of Samson; The Story of David; The Story of Solomon; The Story of Daniel; The Boy Who Heard the Voice of God; The Story of Creation; The Story of Abraham; The Story of Abraham and Isaac; The Story of Jacob and Esau; The Story of Deborah; The Story of the Tower of Babel; The Story of Gideon; The Story of Samuel; The Story of Elijah; The Story of Elisha; The Story of Isaiah; The Story of Josiah; The Book of Job; The Story of Prophet Jeremiah; The Story of Balaam; The Story of Ezekiel; The Story of Nehemiah; The Story of the Maccabees. 232 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects issues #1-4 of Picture Stories from the Bible (Old Testament). Cover by Don Cameron. Stories and art by Montgomery Mulford and Don Cameron. A very early religious book from EC/All-American, back when the company was run by Max Gaines. Tales of prophets, heathens and zealots from the Old Testament. David becomes the first great king of the Jewish people. His son Solomon leaves his own mark on history. Daniel's faith becomes the stuff of legend. Noah and His Ark; Joseph in Egypt; The Story of Moses and His Struggle for Israel; The Story of Saul - First King of Israel; The Story of Ruth; The Story of Jonah and the Whale; The Story of Esther - Queen of Persia; The Story of Joshua; The Story of Samson; The Story of David; The Story of Solomon; The Story of Daniel; The Boy Who Heard the Voice of God; The Story of Creation; The Story of Abraham; The Story of Abraham and Isaac; The Story of Jacob and Esau; The Story of Deborah; The Story of the Tower of Babel; The Story of Gideon; The Story of Samuel; The Story of Elijah; The Story of Elisha; The Story of Isaiah; The Story of Josiah; The Book of Job; The Story of Prophet Jeremiah; The Story of Balaam; The Story of Ezekiel; The Story of Nehemiah; The Story of the Maccabees. 232 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $130.00 View scans 1" spine split from bottom. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by Bud Plant

"Crypt-City of the Deathless Ones" a novel by Henry Kuttner.

Volume 2, Issue 5 - Winter, 1943. Cover by George Gross. Stories by Henry Kuttner, Nelson S. Bond, Albert dePina, James MacCreigh, Wilbur S. Peacock, Joseph Farrell and Guy Gifford. 7-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 132 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Jack Cole. "The Rare Edition Murders," script and art by Jack Cole; Plastic Man must figure out why people are killing to obtain an old book and must find a way to defeat Number Seven, a disfigured WW1 vet who wielded a gun that shot liquid fire. "The Victory Garden" starring Flatfoot Burns, art by Harvey Kurtzman. "The Darson Twins," art by Jack Keller; Destiny vs. Darson Twins. "Joining the Scouts" one-page Burp the Twerp story, script by Jack Cole (as Ralph Johns). "Dr. Prince Von Kalm," script and art by Will Eisner; The Spirit starring Dr. Prince von Kalm. "The Lock-Solving Liquid" starring The Human Bomb, art by Mort Leav. "Cut Him Off" text story by Dick Mace. "Unfair To Organized Crime," art by Reed Crandall; Rocks Hannigan calls for a convention of crooks in Beach City and their aim is to rub out Manhunter and his dog. 60 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Elliott Caplin, Jay McArdle, Cliff Sterrett, Jimmy Murphy, George Swanson, Bob Jenney, Paul Robinson and Gus Edson. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Smilin' Jack tries to deal with his boss and her propensity for getting him into dangerous situations. Captain Rouse of the Gang Busters investigates the theft of wartime food stores. Dr. Bobbs suspects a local flea circus is behind an outbreak of bubonic plague at Wigglesworth Hospital. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. The Gumps; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; Toots and Casper; Polly and Her Pals; Spooky; Dr. Bobbs; Cub Bombardier; Elza Poppin; Etta Kett; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; Gang Busters. 56 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"Chuckles" a short story by Murray Leinster.

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $6.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 5%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Moderate.

December 1943. Mechanical science and technology magazine. Includes: "Sleep Like a Baby" techniques used for better sleep. 6.75" x 9.5". 248 pages. PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart Very Good $2.50 View scans Front cover detached 10%. Water damage: Slight.

Volume 143, Issue 6 - December 1943. Featured article on "The Mosquito, Britain's Wooden Wonder Bomber", and "How the Bombsight Solves Problems!" Also includes articles on automobile, home, and workshop upkeep projects. 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $0.20.

"Hangman's Chain" a short story by Hugh B. Cave.

Add to cart PR 0.5 $1,099.95 or Best Offer View scans Restored (see item notes) INCOMPLETE. Three center wraps missing, affects Frankenstein and Worldbeater stories. RESTORATION. Color touch. Tape on interior cover/spine and on a few wraps. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow

Untitled stories starring Yank & Doodle & Black Owl, Worldbeater (script and art by Fred Morgan), and Flying Fist and Bingo (script and art by Fred Morgan). Dick Briefer? starring Who-Zoo. Dead Do Not Die starring Ted O'Neil. That Midget Returns starring Frankenstein, script and art by Dick Briefer. Carnival of Crime featuring Airmale, script and art by Fred Morgan. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 21, No. 2. December 1943. Nan Grey cover by Tom Kelley. Radio and television gossip magazine that also included fiction and radio adaptations. 8.5" x 11.25". 102 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 35, Issue 1 - December, 1943. 6.5" x 9", 164 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by ?. Western fiction stories by Marian O'Hearn, Art Lawson, Thelma Knoles, Isabel Stewart Way, Thomas Calvert, and Jane Hardey. 7-in. x 9 1/2-in., 98 pages, black and white (text with illustrations). Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Art Saaf. Edited by Jean M. Press. Stories and art by Art Saaf, Graham Ingels, Saul Rosen, Fran Hopper, Lily Renee, and Lee Elias. Tales of adventure from pioneering comics publisher Fiction House. Commando Ranger switches to a more traditional military uniform as he faces Norsa, queen of the underground; Glory Forbes gets a job at a train station and stumbles on the kidnapping of a government agent; The Werewolf Hunter faces a gypsy sorceress and her creepily lifelike puppets after Ann is abducted. Bondage cover by Art Saaf. U.S. Rangers; Commando Ranger; The Werewolf Hunter; The Sea Devil; The Silver Ape of Lilani; Glory Forbes; Private Elmer Pippin and the Colonel's Daughter; The Phantom Falcons. 60 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.