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Comic books January 1948

  • Vol. 28 #2

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  • Vol. 3 #6
    Young King Cole (1945 Novelty/Premium/Curtis) Vol. 3 #6

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    Cover by Wayne Boring (credited as Jim Cannon). Stories and art by Wayne Boring (credited as Jim Cannon), Robert Plate, Milt Hammer, John Graham, E. J. Reeves, Joe Certa, Art Helfant and Harvey Fuller. Bespectacled, eccentric detective "King" Cole Jr. takes over his father's detective agency. A football pro hires Young King Cole to confront blackmailers, leading to Cole being fitted for cement shoes and a trip into the river. Toni Gayle flees a killer by running through an amusement park, in a story by Superman artist Wayne Boring (credited as Jim Cannon). Goatee'd criminologist Dr Doom (no relation to Victor) tries to prove whether a woman is a kleptomaniac, or if her story of being framed for shoplifting is actually true. Toni Gayle action-girl cover by Superman artist Wayne Boring (credited as Jim Cannon). Young King Cole; Toni Gayle; Hammertoones; Fingers of Guilt; Dr. Doom; Dr. Drew the Zoo Man: The Case of the Killer Ape; Boitram the Boiglar; Homer K. Beagle: The Case of the Hairless Hound. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 1 #3 (3)
    Young Romance (1947-1963 Prize) Vol. 1 #3 (3)
    Published Jan 1948 by Prize.

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    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. "Marriage Contract," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; High school student Kitty and her working-class family live in a slum area; She is attracted to lawyer Eddie, but her father makes a deal with Mike: if Kitty marries Mike, hell pay them a weekly allowance to raise their standard of living. "Campus Outcast," art by Bill Draut; Department store clerk Pat envies the local college students, especially athlete Stan; Pat attends the prom with her would-be boyfriend Joe (attending college on the G.I. Bill), but uses the opportunity to meet Stan. "His Best Friend's Sweetheart!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; Ruth and Jim get engaged before he leaves for service in the war; Jims friend Ted keeps Ruth company, but she suspects he wants to be more than a friend; When Jim comes home, Ted gives him a job as a salesman, which keeps Jim away from Ruth. "A Nice Point of Law" text story. "Love or a Career?", art by Jerry Robinson and Mort Meskin; Anne becomes the writer for radio commentator Eric, but rejects his romantic advances; Eric gets engaged to socialite Barbara; Annes work suffers and Barbara dumps Eric because its obvious he loves Anne. "Man-Hater!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; Female athlete Bobbie says "no man will ever tame me!" and vows to become an architect "as good as any man!"; During summer vacation she meets Larry, who says he loves her; Bobbie will "never submit to becoming a disheveled drudge and humble wife as long as Ive a chance for a profession that will bring me respect and dignity!" 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 1 #11
    Zane Grey's Western Magazine (1946-1954 Dell) Pulp Vol. 1 #11
  • Issue #12
    Zoot (1946 Fox) 12

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    "Rulah" panel exhibits Fredric Wertham's injury-to-the-eye motif; see "Rulah...The Menaced Maidens!" story page five, panel seven. In order of appearance: "Rulah Jungle Goddess, Bloodstained Fangs!" reprinted in Wild Women (1999) #1 and Vixens, Vamps and Vipers SC (2014 EA Press) Lost Villainesses of Golden Age Comics #1-1ST; "Rulah Jungle Goddess, The Thirsty Stone!" reprinted as "The Bloodthirsty Stone.." in Terrors of the Jungle (1952) #10; "Buccaneers" reprinted in Frank Buck (1950) #71; "Rulah Jungle Goddess, The Menaced Maidens!"; and "Tropical Topics, The Lion, King of the Jungle" art by Louis Zansky. "Bloom of Death" text story. Indicia states "ZOOT COMICS". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.