Comic books December 1947

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Norman Maurer, Dan Barry, Ed Moore, and Charles Biro. An anthology title from publisher Lev Gleason and his primary creator, Charles Biro, featuring teen hero Crimebuster and his nemesis Iron Jaw. Crimebuster investigates the case of the Pickup Girl and the Cardsharp Killers, in a story featuring classic bad-girl art by Flash Gordon's Dan Barry. An actress commits murder on her way to movie stardom, featuring early art by Flash Gordon's Dan Barry. Little Dynamite and his pals take on a protection racket that targets florists. Crimebuster; Famous Eccentrics; Daredevil: Two Keys To Murder; Little Dynamite. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

1st costumed superhero satire (11-12/1947). Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. Crazy-Quilt and the Camouflage Crimes, pencils by Jack Kirby. The Enemy With Six Legs; the Boys battle an invasion of giant ants. Professor Pipp humor two-pager by Jack Farr. Brains Vs. Guns text story by Henry Lysing. Up, Up and Away; Brooklyn captures a gang of crooks while dressed for a costume party. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Classic magazine for boys featuring articles, fiction, activities, and a few pages of comics. 10.5" x 13.5", 52 pages, B&W Cover price $0.20.

52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Clement C. Moore, Ernie Schroeder, Vic Herman and Sam Glankoff. A kids' anthology in the tradition of Calling All Girls from the publishers of Parents Magazine, featuring stories, games and quizzes as well as comics. Marco Polar Bear and Bobby go to Maine for the holidays; Twinkle the star helps Santa Claus save Christmas; The famous Christmas poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas." Guess My Name; Twinkle, The Star That Came Down From Heaven; Marco Polar Bear; The Christmas Closet; Play the T Game; Riddles; A Visit from St. Nicholas; Ditto; Pop and Junior; Pug and Curly; Marco's Puzzle Page. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by Paul Gustavson and unknown. Candy stars in four untitled stories. Plus: Jitters in an untitled story co-starring Bugs, Mr. Jones, Mrs. Jones and John (art by Paul Gustavson). And: Rims in an untitled story co-starring Horace, Rim's mother and Uncle Mike. Also: Juke Jenkins in 1-page untitled story. Plus: Candy in 2-page text story "Candid Candy"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories by Otto Binder, Bill Woolfolk and Al Liederman. Art by C.C. Beck, Pete Costanza and Al Liederman. In his first appearance, Tawky Tawny leaves his jungle home for the big city, where he meets Captain Marvel in "The Talking Tiger" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck. Plus: Captain Marvel travels to ancient Egypt to discover if Shazam was a thief in the past in "The Ancient Crime" by Otto Binder and Pete Costanza. Captain Marvel also stars in "The World's Worst Actor" and "Minerva's True Love," both tales by Bill Woolfolk and Pete Costanza. Plus: Captain Kid in "Candidate for Chaos" by Al Liederman. Also: Jon Jarl in the 2-page text story "Rocket Race" with script by Otto Binder (as Eando Binder); 1-page Tootsie Roll ad "Captain Tootsie's Counter-Spook" with art by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza; and two "Comix Cards" featuring Ozzie and Babs. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bud Thompson. Stories by Otto Binder, Sid Lazarus, Art Helfant¸ and Bill Woolfolk. Art by Sid Lazarus, and Art Helfant. Superhero action with Freddy Freeman, who gains the same powers as his hero Captain Marvel, better known these days as Shazam. Captain Marvel Jr. learns what happened to the forgotten first human civilization, in a time-traveling cautionary tale about atomic warfare. A prankster manages to give Jr. a "black eye," but when crooks hear about it, they think he's discovered Captain Marvel Jr.'s secret weakness. Gambler "Betcha Life" figures out a scheme that makes gamblers into virtual slaves if they lose a bet, so CMJ decides to even the odds a little. Captain Marvel Jr. Finds the First Civilization!; Rubbernose Randolph: No Fathead; Boxcar Benny Doesnt Give a Barn; The Phantom Canoe; Snortville Sneeze Covers a Silly Filly!; The Strange Case of the Blue Boys Black Eye; Kanvasback: Fighting Fury; The King Is Dead; Whipper Snappers; The Strange Deal of Betcha Life!; Rubbernose Randolph: Recluse. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Australian Edition. "Captain Marvel Jr. and The Flying Postman". 12-in x 8.5-in, 24 Pages (numbered to 44), B&W/C.

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Stories and art by Dick Kraus and Leonard Frank. The comics incarnation of a beloved radio hero, aviator "Red" Albright uses his inventions, including an early wingsuit, to fight evil as Captain Midnight. Ivan Shark escapes prison with dangerous new knowledge: Captain Midnight's secret identity. Johnny Blair seeks a missing cargo ship off the coast of South America. The Purple Men use an alien inventor's Molecular Projector to revive four of history's greatest villains: Bluebeard (not Blackbeard), Genghis Khan, Cain (!) and Satan himself (!!). Plus a vintage Tootsie Roll ad, Captain Tootsie's Counter-Spook, with art by Shazam co-creator CC Beck. Captain Midnight's Test Tunnel; Pilot Pete; Your Invention Page; Dippy Detours ; Boy Scout Bob; Red Skye: Crop Duster; Whipper-Snappers; Johnny Blair in the Air; The Planet of Peril! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 19, Issue 7 - December, 1947. Features creative stories, poems, rebuses, recipes, activities, crafts, science experiments, and health articles for children. 6-in. x 9-in. 56 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.15.

Issue 6 - Australian Edition. Circa early to mid 1950's. Reprints "Two Years Before the Mast" in abridged form with new cover art. 6.5" x 8.5, color covers with b&w interior, 24 pages-all newsprint.

Mysteries of Paris, 1st Printing, Line Drawing Cover, printed on normal paper. Used in "Seduction of the Innocent." (HRN 44, 12/47). Cover price $0.10.

Mysteries of Paris, 1st Printing, Line Drawing Cover, printed on heavier, white paper (rare). Used in "Seduction of the Innocent." (HRN 44, 12/47). Cover price $0.10.

Volume 6, Issue 6 - December, 1947. 6.75" x 9.75", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

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Volume 3, Issue 10 - December, 1947. Magic Periodical put out by Walter B. Gibson with help from Harry Houdini's brother, Hardeen that showcases the talent of magicians as well as teaching tricks to readers. 8.5" x 11", 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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Stories by Dan Gordon. Art by Al Hartley and Dan Gordon. Cover by Dan Gordon. Teen hijinks featuring Cookie and his pals, created by legendary animator Dan Gordon. Cookies father wins a live turkey in a contest, but it escapes and the chase is on; Zoot agrees to a blind date with Angelpusss cousin; Lorrie arranges to be late for a date. Jitterbuck Jones: Science Marches Backwards; Cookie; Debbie; The Yanks are Comin'!; Zoot; Our Kid Sister; Teen Tales. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Dec 1947. Detective and mystery stories by Allan K. Echols "Doctor, Die for Me!", Alan Ritner Anderson, T. W. Ford, Marcus Lyons, Dan McCulloch, and H. R. Waddell. 7" x 10"; black and white; 98 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 7, Issue 9 - December 1947. Painted cover. True crime articles, stories and photos. 8.5" x 11", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

by Charles Biro. Stories and art by George Tuska, Fred Guardineer, and Charles Biro. The title that launched the crime comics genre, Crime Does Not Pay was noted for its violent pre-Code content and lurid tales of underworld life. Early gangster Kid Dropper helps create New York's Prohibition underworld, but doesn't live to see it prosper. Fourteenth-century Scottish pirate Thomas Dun becomes a figure of legend. The Jersey Kid carefully plans out his crimes, but he didn't reckon on the wrath of a woman scorned. Also featuring a vintage ad for an "Authentic Dick Tracy Tommy Gun and Detective Badge." Kid Dropper; The Policeman's Son Was a Bandit; Crime Quiz; Thomas Dun Single-Handed Killer of Thousands!; Paths to the Grave; The Bloody Manhunt for the Jersey Kid; Whodunnit. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Graham Place. Untitled story, art by Graham Place; Judy discovers that Oogie can really kick a football--but only backwards; She convinces the coach to put him in the big game, where his technique throws the other team into confusion, and they forfeit the game. Untitled story, art by Graham Place; Oogie doesn't know how to react when he brings Judy flowers and she complains because she claims to be emancipated. Untitled Varsity Vic story, script and art by Henry Boltinoff. Untitled story, art by Graham Place; Randolph sabotages Judy's date with Edgar by tagging along to the carnival. House ad for Buzzy, art by George Storm. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Bob Kane and Charles Paris. Stories by Bill Finger, George Kashdan and unknown. Art by Bob Kane, Charles Paris, Howard Sherman, Lee Harris, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. A mysterious box in Batman's Hall of Trophies tells the strange story of revenge by a man known as the Diamond King, whose son died at the hands of certain gangsters. When the evidence to prove their guilt was stolen and the men set free, the father uses the box to gain his revenge upon each of them. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Box!" by Bill Finger, Bob Kane and Charles Paris. Plus: Slam Bradley in "The Man Who Drowned Nine Times!" with art by Howard Sherman; Air Wave in "Static Sees Double!" with art by Lee Harris; and The Boy Commandos in "Fifty Below Zero!" by George Kashdan, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Also: The Spooks 1-pager by Phil Berube; Casey the Cop half-pager by Henry Boltinoff; 2-page text story "The Coward" by Ted Field; and Chief Hot Foot half-pager by Boltinoff. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 5, No. 11. December 1947. Sensationalistic tales of true crime. 8.5" x 11", 98 pages, B&W Cover price $0.25.

Volume 36, Issue 1 - December, 1947. 6.75" x 9", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart Very Good $3.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 15%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.

Volume 50, Issue 4 - December, 1947. 7" x 10", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

November-December 1947. "Once Over Lightly" by Kenneth Robeson; "Worse Than Murder" by Henry Rieser; and "Second Visitor" by Peter Reed. Digest size, 5-5/8" x 7-3/4"; black and white; 130 pages. Cover price $0.25.

The Doll Man stars in "The Boy Who Knew All the Answers," "The Man in the Iron Mask," and "The Undertaker!" Torchy untitled back-up story (art by Bill Ward). Cover price $0.10.

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During the 1940s, military hero Don Winslow was the star of a comic strip, a movie serial and a popular radio show in addition to this Fawcett comic. A mysterious spirit seems to haunt the sunken treasure recovered by a fishing ship. Don and Red go on leave in Algiers, and immediately find intrigue and danger amongst the colorful locals. The Ghost of the Fishing Ships!; Don Winslows Crossword Puzzle; I Have Not Yet Begun to Fight!; Whipper Snappers; Jetsam Joe; Warriors of the Sea: And Still Champion; Don Winslow's Navy Quiz; Bell Bottom Bill; Denizens of the Deep; Algiers Adventure!; Scout Bob. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Donald Duck in "Three Good Little Ducks." 8 pages by Carl Barks.

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Egbert and the Count, Nero Owl, Rollo Raccoon, the Bunny Boys, Foolish Fables, and Beanie Bear. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Good $17.00 View scans Staple rust. Rust migration. 3" Cumulative spine split. Foxing. Soiling. Water damage.

Vol. 4, No. 3. December 1947. Men's magazine with humor and pin up pictorials. Peter Driben cover. 8.5" x 11.5". 64 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart Fine $29.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Moderate.	Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $16.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Water damage: Moderate.	Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $24.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 5%. Water damage: Slight.	Add to cart Very Good $6.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white
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"The Horror of the Heights" a book-length novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Volume 9, Issue 2 - December, 1947. Cover by Virgil Finlay. "The Man Who Went Back" by Warwick Deeping, "Atlantis' Exile" by Cyril Hume and "The Horror of Heights" by A. Conan Doyle. Interior illustrations by Virgil Finlay and Lawrence. 7-in. x 9 1/2-in.; black and white; 132 newsprint pages. Published by Popular Publications Cover price $0.25.

Christmas cover. Contains comic strip reprints and a text story. In order of appearance: "Steve Roper and Wahoo" by Allen Saunders and Elmer Woggon; "Buck Rogers" by Philip Francis Nowlan and Rick Yager (as Dick Calkins); "Invisible Scarlet O'Neil" by Russell Stamm; "Dickie Dare" by Mabel Burwick (as Odin); "Napoleon" by Clifford McBride; "Scorchy Smith" by Rodlow Willard; and "Oaky Doaks" by Ralph Briggs Fuller. "Brand of Guilt" text story. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $16.00 View scans Paper: Cream Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 5%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

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December 1947. Cover by Robert Gibson Jones. Stories include "Toka Fights the Beg Cats" by J.W. Pelkie, "The Devil to Pay" by John and Dorothy de Courey, "The Hands of Ali Jinnah" by Dwight V. Swain, "The Gift" by Berkeley Livingston, "Perfume for a Princess" by Elroy Arno, and "The Warder and the Wampum" by Geoff St. Reynard. Illustrations by Virgil Finlay, Robert Gibson Jones, henry Sharp, Robert Fuqua, Arnold Kohn, and Rod Ruth. Back cover by James B. Settles. 7-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 176 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.