Comic books September 1948

"The Secret Life of Ozzie Turner"; Ozzie and Babs have split up and he daydreams himself in the role of different characters to win her back; Includes Ozzie as a track runner in the 1948 Olympics. Two Comix Cards of Captain Midnight to cut out and paste on cardboard. "Genius at Work"; Miss Winslow has Ozzie and all the boys joining her art class. "The New Look," art by Frank Bolle; Fancy Dan shows off his new suit. "Dressed to Kill"; Algernon needs new clothes but insists on being old enough for long pants. "Blissfizz-ly Yours"; Babs enters a contest to be Miss Blissfizz, as does her rival Glitter Gaye. "The Plot that Plooped" text story by Rod Reed. "Water on the Brain"; Ozzie has trouble with a garden hose, utter chaos soon follows. "Bringing Up Poppa"; Ozzie and Babs plan a fundraiser in which both of their dads have a boxing match. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Al Jaffee. You Can't Stop Pop!, art by Al Jaffee. Her Peculiar Personality!, art by Al Jaffee. Mickey's Tragic Tale!, art by Al Jaffee. Parley-Vous Too?, art by Al Jaffee. Annie Oakley comic book ad. Love That Lawn text story. What's in a Game? starring Georgie, art by Mike Sekowsky. Well, Bowl Me Over! starring Cindy, art by Ken Bald. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Al Fagaly. "Spots To You," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie buys a new hat for Mary; The hat leads to Fred having a mental breakdown. Super Duck ad. Untitled story, script and art by Bill Woggon; Katy helps Sis sell candy on the beach. Paper doll depicting Katy Keene as Miss America. "Archie's Little Helper," art by Bill Vigoda; When Archie gets a flat tire, he calls Jughead to pick them up in his jalopy, with humorous results. Untitled story, script and pencils by Bill Woggon, inks by Hazel Marten (as Scott Fleming); Nevada Jones promises a dying Indian chief that he will help the princess keep the tribe's hidden treasure safe. Untitled story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx can't decide whether she wants to go to summer camp or not. Hollywood gossip page. Untitled story, art by Samm Schwartz; Both of the girls fall for the new French teacher and are willing to do anything to get his attention. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by Lee Falk, Art by Ray Moore. "Enter The Phantom" ("The Slave Traders")

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"Wrong Evidence" short story by Ray Cummings

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Men's interest magazine devoted to pin-up photos. 10" x 13", 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Joe Doolin. Edited by J. F. Byrne. Stories and art by George Evans, Enrico Bagnoli, Joe Doolin, Frank Doyle, Maurice Whitman, Murphy Anderson and Matt Baker. The first true science fiction comic, Planet Comics featured classic space opera with square-jawed heroes, rockets, rayguns and bug-eyed aliens of every stripe. In the Lost World, Hunt and Lyssa find an ancient Martian weapon and a warning of the Volta invasion; The body of a strange humanoid warns Mysta of an impending alien attack, in a story by good-girl art legend Matt Baker; Pirate queen Yrina manages to switch places with Futura on her way to trial, in a story with exquisite art by Enrico Bagnoli. Bizarre transparent-women-under-glass cover by Joe Doolin (also featuring The Red Comet, long after his last appearance in the comic). The Lost World; Futura; Mysta of the Moon; Auro Lord of Jupiter; The Unguarded Pass; Life On Other Worlds: Neptune; Space Rangers; The Star Pirate. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"Mars is Heaven" one of Ray Bradbury's classic short stories, plus a novelette by James Blish, and a short story by Gardner F. Fox.

Cover by Allen Anderson. Stories by Ray Bradbury, William Tenn and James Blish, Illustrations by Al McWilliams, Donnel and Vestal. 7-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 128 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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Untitled Plastic Man stories with Jets and Mr. Hazard. Woozy story, script by Joe Millard. Artifice starring Plastic Man. Steeplejack Dope text story with Plastic Man. Jack Cole cover/interior art. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Jack Cole. A Three-Way Stretch For Plastic Man starring Plastic Man, script and art by Jack Cole. Specks story, script and art by Michael Senich. Honeybun story, script and art by Paul Gustavson. Candy story. Spirit story, script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Lou Fine. Bomb On Board text story starring Plastic Man. Manhunter story, art by Al Bryant. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Men's interest magazine focusing on true crime, and police cases. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 76 pages, text, with B&W images Cover price $0.25.

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Cover photo by Florence Ellsworth. Stories and art by Vic Herman, Marguerite Aspinwall, May Holden, Edd Ashe, Zoa Morin Sherburne, Florence Tonjes, Patti Cooke, Elise Gibbs, and Marie Cummings. A magazine for girls from the producers of Parents' Magazine, with stories, fashion and advice as well as comics. An ad for a "Little Lulu" scarf featuring images of the famous character by Marge; Tizzie gets trapped in a cave while playing with her friends; The Pigtail Club learns that their strict new teacher has a personal tragedy at home. Also featuring a full-color comics ad for "The Margaret O'Brien Candy Kitchen" including images of the young movie star. The Pigtail Club; Polly and the Jumping Beans; Polly's Fashion Notebook; Take a New Look at Teacher; Tizzie: 1st Day at School; Foot Notes; Room Service; Cherry Visits America; Hobbies; A Gift for Cathy; Keep It Under Cover; Special Request; Summer Pests; Pigtailers Talk Things Over; Polly Prefers; Needle Play; Club Round-up; Polly in the Kitchen. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Stories and art by Bill Holman, Carl Ed, and Bill Ely. Just before its cancellation, Popular Comics abruptly becomes a showcase for Carl Ed's Howard Teen comic. Harold Teen returns to his small town of Covina, meets Lana Lanagan, and before you know it, they're engaged. In another story, a female master of disguise eludes police by changing her appearance after each robbery, until a photographer takes a chance picture. Spooky; Harold Teen; Wilderness Treasure; Calling All Cars. Final issue of the series, after 12 years. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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September 1948. Mechanical science and technology magazine. Includes: "Britain's Biggest Flying Boat" Saunders-Roe 45. 6.75" x 9.5". 324 pages. B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Basil Wolverton. Three Powerhouse Pepper stories illustrated by Basil Wolverton: "A Hot Squat Shot!," "A Rashj in a Splash," and an untitled story in which Powerhouse visits the Plymouth Pilgrims via a time machine. Plus two Squeeky stories, "Eek! That Squeek!" and "Shoeloose!" Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Morris Gollub, Mary Greenwalt, Elizabeth Coatsworth, Frank Jupo and Dan Noonan. Johnny Gruelle's famous doll characters have adventures and learn lessons, featuring early art from Walt Kelly. Legendary Pogo artist Walt Kelly adapts Mother Goose nursery rhymes, including Mary Had a Little Lamb and The Train That Goes Choo! Kelly also contributes the cover for the first time, as well as a 12-page story featuring two Brownies, Windy and Button. Raggedy Ann and Andy must elude a giant and his wife to find a magic hen that lays golden eggs. Plus activity pages and "nonesuch" animals. Animal Mother Goose; The Brownies; Raggedy Ann; None-Such Animals: The Prux; Egbert Elephant; The Raggedy Way; Ken and Nate; The Cinderella of Insect Land; A Bunch of Blue Ribbon; Billy and Bonny Bee. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"Buck North Bucks Trouble" a short story by Robert Moore Williams.

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Sept 1948. Western stories: Gunnison Steele "Range of Red Terror", Tom Curry, Johnston McCulley, Roy Vandergoot, A. Leslie, and Harold F. Cruickshank. 7" x 10"; black and white; 114 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.15.

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Volume 41, Issue 4 - September, 1948. 6.75" x 9", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Dan Zolnerowich. Art by Mike Roy and John Belfi. Another crime comic from the prolific studio of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, this one featuring crimes throughout history as well as the standard gangster tales. Sometimes listed as Real Clue Crime #31. No issue # on cover; Vol. 3, issue #7 in indicia. A cheap hood's big score turns out to be bigger than he can handle. The true story of the theft of the Mona Lisa in 1911. A crook studies criminology to learn how to perfect his crimes. Itchy's Big Score; The Smile; The Candy Kid; The Grease-Rack Hold-Ups; Pals, a True Story; Eddie the Wise. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Tommy Tomorrow stars in "The Comet Doom." First appearance of the Planeteers? Stories feature photographer Matthew Brady, writer Zane Grey, and more. One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie Traps Killer Bear with Invisible Light" by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. Dan Barry cover. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Carl Pfeufer and others. Numbering continues from Wow Comics (1940-1948 Fawcett) #69. Fawcett's tales of Western heroes from folklore and the movies. Sheriff Hopalong Cassidy battles scheming land-grabbers trying to steal homesteaders' land. The outlaw known as the Coyote targets the San Pedro bank, not knowing that Monte Hale is sleeping in the hotel next door. Western movie hero Tom Mix helps homesteaders defend their new land. Hopalong Cassidy: The Land Grab; Chief Gray Matter; Cactus Brain; Young Falcon; Li'l Buck; Monte Hale: Coyote Hunt; Muscle Hedd; Loco Lew; Red Roan: King of the Herd; Whitey Whiskers and Daniel Boone Jr.: Mule Head; Tom Mix: Gunfire Decision. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Red Ryder, Telecomics presents King of the Royal Mounted, the Kiyotee Kids, and Panamint Patty. Two-page text story, "Little Beaver Makes a Promise." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover of the famous singing cowboy, plus interior photos. The Baron of Skull Mesa, script by Gaylord DuBois, art by Albert Micale; Roy battles superstition and outlaws. Lt. Lee Hall text story, script by Gaylord DuBois, art by Albert Micale. Untitled Chuckwagon Charley's Tales story, script by Gaylord DuBois. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Jack Kamen cover. "The Pigeons..." features a classic fight splash page. In order of appearance: "Rulah Jungle Goddess, Land of Giants!"; "Sweet Sue"; "Jungle Fables"; "Rulah Jungle Goddess, The Vampire Garden"; and "The Pigeons of Flame!". "The Sacred Jewel" text story. Indicia states "RULAH". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

This issue with articles on Babe Ruth appearing in his bio pic, "The Babe"; and "Key Largo", starring Bogart and Bacall. Cover price $0.15.

Cover art by Sheldon Mayer. Scribbly King of All Cartoonists, script and art by Sheldon Mayer; Scribbly tries to get a job at Rational Comics, publishers of Terrific Man, but his agent thinks he's a rider and gets him a job at the rodeo. First Day on the Job, script and art by Sheldon Mayer; 14-year-old Scribbly gets a job as a copy boy. Untitled Littul Snoony story, script and art by Sheldon Mayer; Sisty tries to teach Snoony how to defend himself, but it depends on the size of the other guy's feet. Untitled story, script and art by Sheldon Mayer; Scribbly is assigned to do a "before" picture and accidentally models it on the publisher. Record Collecting starring Liz, art by Frank Harry. Telephone Jitters text story. Gerry humor page by Harry Lampert. Bug-Eye Bertram, script and art by Sheldon Mayer; Scribbly is assigned to deliver film to a photographer but accidentally captures a dangerous criminal. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Women's magazine with articles and fiction. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, B&W.

Cover by Al Camy. Stories and art by Al Camy and Matt Baker. Mystery-detective tales from DS Publishing. While covering a society wedding in the country, reporter Scoop Jensen stumbles on a corpse with a wallet full of cash, and suspects murder. Learning that a fellow hobo is a millionaire on the run, Ricky kills him and takes his place - but he also inherits the man's enemies. Private eye Don Stancy investigates a reporter's murder and uncovers a smuggling ring, in an early story by legendary artist Matt Baker. Body on the Highway; The Model Murder Case; The Bum Is a Millionaire...And He Hasn't Got a Cent; The Black Cat Killing; The Case of the Triple Murders; Behind the 8 Ball; The Marquis' Red Plush Chair; The Crime Career of Carrie Carter. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Used in Seduction of the Innocent. Wonder Woman in "When Treachery Wore a Green Shirt" (art by H.G. Peter), Little Boy Blue in "The Loneliest Boy in Town," Sargon the Sorcerer in "The Man Who Was Tops," Wonder Woman of History: Clara Schumann, Wildcat in "The Booby Trap Lottery," and Willy Nilly. Bernard Krigstein art. Full-page ad for Dale Evans Comics # 1. Peter cover. Cover price $0.10.

Street and Smith, September 1948, cover price 0.10, 52 pages. Cover by Bob Powell. The Shadow in "The Secret of Valhalla Hall," with art by Powell; Nick Carter, Master Detective, gets himself killed (sort of) in "Nick Carter Murdered"; Doc Savage in "Ice Age - 1948!" The Shadow in "The Man Who Could Not Die," with art by Powell. This issue also features "Murder Mansion," an illustrated excerpt from the autobiography of notorious Chicago serial killer H.H. Holmes! Super-creepy! Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Robert Webb. Cover by Joe Doolin. Adventures of the fearless jungle warrior Sheena, one of the earliest female heroes with her own title. Sheena battles a lion in an ancient arena for the pleasure of a long-lost decadent race; Sheena's origin is retold: she was raised by a witch doctor after her explorer father died in the jungle; Bob and Sheena rescue an archaeologist's son who is lost in the jungle after a plane crash. Safari for Gorillas; The Zebra Raiders; How Sheena and Bob Came to the Jungle; Giants of the Congo; Sheena. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.