Comic books January 1948

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January 1948. Cover by Rafael DeSoto. "Gunpowder and Glory" by B. W. Daly. Other stories by Coleman Meyer, C. Hall Thompson, Albert Richard Wetjen, Jim Kjelgaard, Frankling Gregory, Steve Frazee, Georges Surdez, and William B. Cameron. 7" x 9-1/4" 146 black and white newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

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Issue erroneously numbered as Vol. 30 #4. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Arthur Peddy and Bernard Sachs. Stories and art by Dick Wood, Fred Kida, Arthur Peddy, Bernard Sachs, Frank Bolle and Leonard Starr. One of the more fanciful and influential of 1940s aviator heroes, Airboy fights evil with his radio-controlled plane "Birdie" and its plethora of experimental flying tech. Sometimes listed as Airboy Comics #47. No issue # on cover; Vol. 4, issue #12 in indicia. Airboy seeks the lost fortune stashed by an exiled mobster. Eccentric botanist Dr. Drake and The Heap board a ship for South America, but unfortunately, so do drug smugglers. Flying Fool is invited to the funeral of Shanghai gangster Kilroy by Kilroy himself. Airboy: Racket King Deported Today; The Heap; Model Builders with Airboy; The Prize Was Darkness; Flying Fool: The Card Edged in Black; Big Man's Head: A True Story. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by J. L. Keene, Edmond Good and Matt Baker. Cover by Jack Kamen. A collection of adventure and superhero comics from Fox Feature Syndicate. A panther hunter decides to change his ways after an encounter with jungle warrior Rulah; Phantom Lady springs into action when a jealous opera clown turns to murder. Featuring art by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker. Rulah: The Panther Queen; Blue Beetle: The Yeggs and Yawns; Presto! It's Murder; Phantom Lady: The Killer Clown; Jo-Jo: The Scaly Scourge. In order of appearance: "Rulah Jungle Goddess, The Panther Queen!" art by Edmond Good, reprinted in Golden Age Greats (1994) #14; "Jo-Jo Congo King, The Scaly Scourge!"; "Blue Beetle, The Yeggs and Yawns"; and "Phantom Lady, The Killer Clown!" reprinted in Phantom Lady Crime Never Pays TPB (1994 Verotik) #1-1ST and Good Girl Art Quarterly (1990) #17. "Presto! It's Murder" text story by J. L. Keene. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Story by Robert Kanigher. Art and cover by Lee Elias and Moe Worthman. The Flash and Dr. Flura are seeming found dead in the streets, but later are discovered to be in a state of suspended animation. Suddenly, Star Sapphire appears to challenge the Flash (in a dream state) to a battle royale. Written by John Broome. Art by Carmine Infantino and Frank Giacoia. Flash's arch-foe, the Thinker, escapes from prison and forms a new crime syndicate, whose success depends on the pooling of the right talent in perfect harmony with each other. Ton o' Fun story by Harry Lampert. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 22, Issue 1 - January, 1948. Cover by Raymond Naylor. Stories by Chester S. Geier "Flight of the Starling", Rog Phillips, Don Wilcox, and Oge-Make. Illustrations by Enoch Sharp, Frank R. Paul, Robert Fuqua, and Julian S. Krupa. Back cover by James B. Settles. 7" x 10"; black and white with color cover; 180 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

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Issue 1 - January, 1948. 8" x 10.5", 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Charles Paris. "Gamble With Doom!", art by Jim Mooney (as Bob Kane); The Joker becomes passionate about gambling, but ordinary stakes won't satisfy him; The stakes with death to the loser involves Batman and Robin. "Born For Adventure!", script by Bill Finger, art by Jim Mooney; Batman and Robin team with an archeologist to track an international thief called the Globetrotter, who has come to Gotham City. "Strange Territory" text story by M. G. Pattington. "The First American Detective!", art by Jim Mooney; To solve the mystery surrounding his ancestor Silas Wayne, Bruce Wayne has Professor Nichols send him into the past; When Batman and Robin arrive in 1787, they stop a gang of highwaymen and encounter Franklin, who frees them. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Syd Shores. Stories by Bill Woolfolk, Harvey Kurtzman (Hey Look! 1-pager) and unknown. Art by Syd Shores, Harvey Kurtzman (Hey Look! 1-pager), Vince Alascia and unknown. The Blonde Phantom stars in "Modelled for Murder!" with splash page pencils by Syd Shores, and "The Sultan Strikes!" with story by Bill Woolfolk and splash page art by Syd Shores and Vince Alascia. Also in this issue: Captain America in "The Murder at the Mardi Gras!" with story by Bill Woolfolk (and pencils by Rico?); untitled Hey Look! 1-pager by Harvey Kurtzman; "The White Vision" text story; and untitled stamp collecting article. Characters in this issue: Blonde Phantom; Stillface (first appearance; villain); Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Bucky [Bucky Barnes]. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories by Ed Lane and others. Art by Jack Kamen and others.. Fox Feature Syndicate presents the first series featuring the original version of the Blue Beetle. A Blue Beetle Christmas story; The Blue Beetle tells the true story of the organized crime gang Murder Incorporated. Featuring an action-packed bondage cover by an unknown artist. The Fiddling Crooks!; Twas the Night Before Christmas; Murder O'Clock; Sadie Krum, Girl Bandit; Murder Incorporated. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Ray Gill, Jack Hearne, Joe Donohoe, Tex Blaisdell, Milt Hammer, Art Helfant, Henry Kiefer, E. J. Reeves and Wayne Boring (credited as Jack Harmon). Sometimes listed as Blue Bolt #86. Blue Bolt has adventures while flying for Glimpses, a photography magazine. Edison Bell enters a bobsled race at the snow rodeo. Covering a town election leads to Blue Bolt dangling from an airborne zeppelin, in a story by Superman artist Wayne Boring (credited as Jack Harmon). Sgt. Spook and Jerry battle crooks and track down valuable papers while on vacation. Edison Bell tells young readers how to make a snow periscope. Dick Cole; Rick Richards; Edison Bell; This Snow Periscope; Fearless Fellers; Heathcliff, the Hobo; Sergeant Spook: The Adventure of the Misplaced Markers!!; Boitram, the Boiglar; No Silk or Satin; Milepost Cave; Blue Bolt; Bluebolts & Nuts. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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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.

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Cover by Lorence Bjorklund. Stories and art by Lorence Bjorklund, Peter Zurlinden, Edward (Moose) Krause, Jack Sparling, Ernie Schroeder, and Vic Herman. Another kids' anthology in the tradition of Calling All Girls and Calling All Kids from the publishers of Parents Magazine, featuring stories and advice as well as comics. A phony gold prospector tries to swindle Tex Granger's town; College basketball coach Edward (Moose) Krause offers sporting advice; "Bigbrain Billy," the smartest boy in the world, encounters Martian Fever during a mission to the red planet. Tex Granger; Hector; One-Play Morgan; Science Belongs to Youth; Streaky Smith of Essex High; Coachs Corner; The Adventures of Bigbrain Billy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Alice Lee Weller, 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 explore Florida on their flying carpet; Twinkle the star hunts a dragon; Pop and Junior accidentally take a sled to Calvinesque heights. Guess My Name; Twinkle, The Star That Came Down From Heaven; Marco Polar Bear; Play the H Game; The Ogre's Bride; Riddles; Paddy Penguin; Little Town; The Horse Who Ate Gumdrops; Pop and Junior; Pug and Curly; Marco's Puzzle Page. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories by Otto Binder, Bill Woolfolk and Al Liederman. Art by C.C. Beck, Pete Costanza, Al Liederman and unknown. The story of how Billy Batson first became Captain Marvel in "A Twice-Told Tale" by Otto Binder, C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza (appearances by Shazam and Sivana). Plus: Captain Marvel and a surrealist artist visit the land from which the artist's paintings are derived in "Captain Marvel in the Land of Surrealism!" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck. Also in this issue: "Captain Marvel's Inferiority Complex" and "Captain Marvel Meets the Weatherman," both written by Bill Woolfolk. Plus: Captain Kid..."On the Griddle" by Al Liederman. Also: Jon Jarl in the 2-page text story "Duel in Space" by Otto Binder (as Eando Binder). And: 1-page Tootsie Roll ad "Captain Tootsie Saves the School Party" with art by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Leonard Frank. 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. Captain Midnight's latest invention is multi-colored skywriting, but a "mile-high madman" wants to stop it, for reasons of his own. A beached lifeboat gives Johnny Blair a clue to the missing cargo ship off the coast of South America. Midnight and Ichabod commence a very slow rescue of a Neptunian city from an advancing glacier. Plus a vintage Tootsie Roll ad, Captain Tootsie Saves the School Party, with art by Shazam co-creator CC Beck. The Rainbow Sky-Writer; Muscle Hedd; Your Invention Page; Dippy Detours; Boy Scout Bob; Red Skye: Flying Snatch; Whipper-Snappers; Johnny Blair in the Air; Captain Midnight Battles the Ice Age! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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No. 50 - Winter 1948. 5.25" x 7.25", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Tom Brown's School Days, 1st Printing, Line Drawing Cover. (HRN 44, 1/48). Cover price $0.10.

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Tom Brown's School Days, 3rd Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 161). Cover price $0.15.

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Volume 3, Issue 11 - January, 1948. 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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Contains a Frank Frazetta illustration. Frazetta illustrations appear in seventeen consecutive issues of Coo Coo Comics (1942) (#34-50). Contains funny animal stories. In order of appearance: "Supermouse" art by Jack Bradbury, reprinted in Ace Comics Presents (1987) #2; "Custer"; "Dodger de Squoil"; "Tuffy" art by Jack Bradbury; "Hubert"; and "Crock O' Dile". "How a Simple Discovery Made Billy a Very Happy Boy" comic advertisement from Dale Shears School of Music. Illustrated text stories: "Clever Little Lamb: Here's What Happened When Lambsy Went to School!" by Alexander Samalman; "City Cat: This Clever Feline Wanted to Live in Forest Village!" by Mikey Klar Marks; and "Maggie the Magpie: A Brave Little Bird Protets Her Feathered Young!" by Pat Cherr, illustration by Frank Frazetta. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Reed Crandall. The Porcupine starring Captain Triumph, art by Reed Crandall; Fresh from their adventure with a werewolf, Lance and Kim enter a town and meet the Porcupine, who wore a coat of killer quills that he can throw with great accuracy, as well as using his body to topple walls by throwing himself into them. Mighty Midget starring Inkie, script and art by Al Stahl. Love and Larceny Don't Mix starring Hack O'Hara. The Pearl Swindle starring Pen Miller, script and art by Klaus Nordling. Floy Floy starring Floogy the Fiji. Fuzzy humor page by Jack Cole. Bubble Gum Cleopatra starring Beezy, script and art by Bernard Dibble. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Bob Kane and Charles Paris. Stories by Don C. Cameron and unknown. Art by Bob Kane, Charles Paris, Howard Sherman, Lee Harris, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Steve Travers is in the uncomfortable position of owing a big debt to his criminal brother, repayment being in the form of giving felons new faces thru plastic surgery so they can't be arrested by the police. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Underworld Surgeon!" by Don C. Cameron, Bob Kane and Charles Paris. Plus: Slam Bradley in "The Case of the Candy Clues!" with art by Howard Sherman; Air Wave in "Polly Wants to Crack a Safe!" with art by Lee Harris; and The Boy Commandos in "A Murder Rap for Brooklyn!" with art by Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Also: 1.5-page text story "Local Color" by Tom Neill, and Jerry the Jitterbug 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 27, Issue 3 - Winter, 1948. 6.5" x 9.5", 116 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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Volume 36, Issue 2 - January, 1948. Long running pulp magazine focusing on weird mystery stories. Cover by ?. "The Candy Skull" by Ray Bradbury, plus stories by G. T. Fleming-Roberts, Francis K. Allan, William Campbell Gault, Talmage Powell, Dorothy Dunn, Bryce Walton and Lix Agrabee. 6.75" x 9.75", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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New Years cover. Contains comic strip reprints, activity pages, and a text story. In order of appearance: "Napoleon" by Clifford McBride; "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); "Scorchy Smith" by Rodlow Willard; and "Oaky Doaks" by Ralph Briggs Fuller. "Nautical Twist" text story by Mickey K. Marks. Activity pages by A. W. Nugent. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 10, Issue 1 - January, 1948. Cover by Robert Gibson Jones. Science Fiction and Adventures stories. This issue features "Secret of the Serpent" by Don Wilcox. Softcover Pulp, 7-in x 10-in, 180 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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"Manhunt" a short story by noted science-fiction writer Robert Moore Williams.

January 1948. Western adventure novels "The Last Frontier'" by John Starr, "Three Graves Have I" by Arthur Lawson, and "The Devil's Gulch" by Giff Chesire. Novelettes and short stories by Lee. E. Wells, Thomas Thompson, C. William Harrison, David Crewe, Everett M. Webber, Wallace Umphrey, Kenneth Fowler, Robert Moore Williams, Philip Ketchum, and James O. Goodwin. A few illustrations. 7-in. x 9 1/2-in.; black and white; 130 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Alex Schomburg. Stories by unknown. Art by Graham Ingels and unknown. The Fighting Yank stars in: "The Secret of Wolf" with partial inks by Graham Ingels; "The Song of Crime"; and "The Tiger's Treasure"! Also in this issue: Tex Merlin (1st and only appearance) in "The Strange Cigarette"; 2-page text story "The Whale Hunters" by Charles S. Strong; and 1-page text story "Fisherman's Luck" by Edward Hasset. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Indicia title is "UNCLE WIGGILY, No. 179. Cover art by Walt Kelly. Uncle Wiggily's Flying Shoes, script by Roger Garis, art by H. R. McBride; Uncle Wiggily finds that he can bound high in the air with the aid of air-filled rubber pillows on his feet and guide himself with his umbrella; After Uncle Wiggily foils Skeezicks' attempt to steal a bird's nest; Skeezicks and his pal Pip plot to get revenge. Homemade Skeeter Dope, script by Roger Garis, art by H. R. McBride; Uncle Wiggily mixes up a batch of mosquito repellent, but it attracts mosquitoes rather than repels them. Uncle Wiggily Buries His Fortune, script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by H. R. McBride; Uncle Wiggily digs a hole deep under a tree to bury his fortune. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Al Fago. Stories and art by Al Fago, Mickey Klar Marks, and Milt Hammer. Sometimes listed as Frisky Fables #33. Funny-animal hijinks in a cutesy style from Novelty Press. Neddy and Betsy Bear create spring-shoes and bounce into a dangerous encounter with a witch's castle. Dopsy Durvy helps the Old Woman who Lived in a Shoe after she loses her mortgage to Calvin Cobbler. Also, a story about living "radio tubes," a real showcase for the technology of another era. Neddy Bear; Dopsy Durvy: The Woman Who Lived in a Shoe; Roddy the Radio Tube; Spunky: Good Manners; Tick, Tack and Toe. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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No number - double size issue. Humor digest that features jokes and cartoons for men. Cartoons by Don Flowers, Reamer Keller, E. Simms Campbell, Vic Herman, and others. Pin-up photo inside back cover of Leslie Brooks. Squarebound digest, 5-in x 7-in. 192 pages, BW.

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Stories by Ken Hultgren and Hubie Karp. Art by Jim Davis, Jack Bradbury, Dan Gordon, Al Hubbard, and Ken Hultgren. Cover by Dan Gordon. Funny-animal mayhem from Creston, an imprint of independent publisher ACG, with art by cartooning legend Dan Gordon. Grandma Nakomis tells Teepee Tim the story of How the Turtle Got His Shell; Blitzen Jr. leaves the North Pole after learning he cant fly like the other reindeer, but soon returns to Christmas duty with help from the rocket corps; Robespierre invites his pal Tiger to sleep in his house instead of a trash can, but it turns out Tiger fights in his sleep. The Impulsive Imps; How the Turtle Got His Shell; Two-Way Trouble; Robespierre; Izzy and Dizzy; Trunkline to Safety; Blitzen Jr.; Shilly and Shally; Surprise Package; Tee-Pee Tim. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Vee Quintal Pearson, Michael Buccino and Claudine Tiffany. Historical and religious illustrated stories. Newsprint 7-in. x 10-in. 32 pages full color

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Stories and art by John Broome and Frank Bolle. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Dr. Goodfellow's orphanage will lose its mortgage to Scrooge-like Mr. Stoneheart at midnight, unless Hopalong can help. When Hoppy finds a crashed stagecoach with a dead diamond appraiser, he realizes the man he met earlier is an impostor, and his friend Tom is in danger. Pistol-Packin' Pattie suggests that second-rate actor Showboat can put an entire audience to sleep. Plus a vintage Tootsie Roll ad, Captain Tootsie: The Secret-Play Touchdown, with art by Shazam co-creator CC Beck, and a hair-cream ad featuring detective Sam Spade. Deadline at Midnight; Hill Billy; Warden We Doin' Hyar?; Death Holds the Reins!; Be a Sharpshooter; The Stove Pipe Calamity!; Whitey Whiskers and Daniel Boone Jr.: Net Profit; Vita Min; Dippy Detours; Chief Slaphappy; Pistol-Packin' Pattie; Ridin' Herd with William Boyd; The Strange Assignment! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Syd Shores. Daredevil of Crime starring the Human Torch, pencils by Ken Bald; A stunt girl turns criminal until apprehended by Torch and Toro. The Pirates of the China Sea starring the Sub-Mariner, Namora, and White Flower, script by Bill Woolfolk. The Cave of Echoes text story. You'll Die Laughing starring the Human Torch, pencils by Ken Bald, inks by Syd Shores. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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All stories reprinted in Terrifying Tales (1953) #11. In order of appearance: "Jo-Jo Congo King, The Tiny Tyrants!"; "Jungle Curiosities" art by Alvin C. Hollingsworth; "Jo-Jo Congo King, Trance of Terror!"; and "Jo-Jo Congo King, Ransom for the Dead!". "Death Dance" text story reprinted in Zago Jungle Prince (1948) #4, Crimes by Women (1948) #9, Spook (1954) #28, and Strange Mysteries (1958 I.W. Reprint) #9. Indicia states "JO-JO". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Ham Fisher (credited). Stories and art by Ham Fisher, Kirk Stiles, Al Zere, Vic Herman, and Bob Powell. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. Knobby's latest fighter is Humphrey, a sweetly dumb country bumpkin with super-strength and nigh-invulnerability, but no one is sure what to make of him other than Joe. Flyin' Fools Chickie and Gootch are hired to transport a captive gorilla to Shanghai, but they have to think fast when the primate escapes his cage en route. Plus two prose adventures of early female superhero Black Cat. Joe Palooka; Joes Good Turn; A Party for Joe; Bateese and Balonki Visit New York; Little Max: The Well-Dressed Man; Little Max: Test Pilot; Black Cat: Gun Play; Cartoon Laughs at the Ringside; The Flyin Fool; Ricky Roony; Flossie; Black Cat: Desert Wings. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by Basil Wolverton and unknown. Art by Basil Wolverton, Morris Weiss and unknown. In this issue: Millie asks for time off to take a vacation in the Millie the Model story "Vacation Vexation"; Skidsy entertains a client, and asks Tessie to help, in order to get a contract signed in the Tessie the Typist story "At a Loss with the Boss!" with art by Morris Weiss; Jed, who suffered the loss of a toe during the war, goes to pick up Harriet at a dance in the 2-page text story "Dance Contest"; Powerhouse Pepper applies for, and gets, a job helping to build a bridge in "Power on the Tower" by Basil Wolverton; and Snazzy and Speedy believe that Nellie is escorting a counterfeiter in the Nellie the Nurse story "Reward"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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January 1948. Jr. magazine primarily contains children fiction stories, educational facts, and fun activity pages, but also some poems, sheet music, cooking recipes, etc. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 52 pages, PC/BW Cover price $0.60.

Funny numbering on this title. Two versions of #7-9 exist with different dates. #8 on cover; however, this is the 2nd issue in the series. Dated Winter 1948. Cover by Syd Shores and Vince Alascia. Stories by unknown. Art by Syd Shores, Frank Sieminsky, Vince Alascia and unknown. F.B.I. in action! In this issue: "All That Money Won't Buy!" with art by Syd Shores and Vince Alascia; "The Case of the Strangler's Hands!" with art by Frank Sieminsky; untitled Unsolved Mysteries 1-pager; "Sharpshooter in Skirts!" (cover story); 1-page Wanted By the F.B.I. public service announcement; 2-page text story "Reverse Justice"; "The Bully and the Beast!"; and "The Deadly Double Cross!" Plus: Six Giggles 'n Grins! cartoons by Harvey Kurtzman. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Alfred Andriola. Stories and art by Allen Saunders, Alfred Andriola, Salo and Bob Powell. Harvey takes over publishing of reprints of Alfred Andriola's detective comic strip, Kerry Drake. This issue features reprints from Jan. - April, 1945. After a close encounter with a plate-glass window while escaping Kerry five years earlier, the gangster called Stitches is back for revenge. Plus a Lady Crime story. Kerry Drake Matches Wits with Stitches; Outsmarted; Lady Crime; Snoopy; Cops and Robbers; Fatal Error. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Charles Hedinger, inks by Irving Tripp. Mountain Climbing, script by John Stanley, art by Charles Hedinger; Lulu and Tubby go mountain climbing up the side of a brick building. Lulus Diary (May 1948) text story. Bam! Bam!, script by John Stanley, pencils by Charles Hedinger, inks by Irving Tripp; Lulu, Tubby, and Alvin's noisy gun playing drives Mr. Gripe up the wall. The Lost Hat, script by John Stanley, pencils by Charles Hedinger, inks by Irving Tripp; Alvin loses his paper hat down a manhole. Tubby one-pager, script by John Stanley, pencils by Charles Hedinger, inks by Irving Tripp. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.