Comic books January 1949

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Cover by Joe Musial. Edited by Ruth Plumly Thompson (sometimes credited as Ace). Stories and art by Charles Flanders, Drake Williams, H. H. Knerr, Doc Winner, Chic Young, Joe Musial, Lee Falk, Ray Moore, William Ritt, Clarence Gray, Don Moore and Alex Raymond. Pioneering comics publisher David McKay presents an anthology series featuring reprints of King Features Syndicate comic strips. The Princess of Nimpore gives the Phantom three days to find her abducted father; Jungle Jim battles the deadliest beast in the jungle: man. The Phantom; Jungle Jim; Henry; Katzenjammer Kids; Fighting Americans; Blondie; Brick Bradford; The Lone Ranger; Teddy and Sitting Bull; Doc Winner's Daffy Doodles. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye. The Adventure of Little Red starring Superman, art by Al Plastino. When Congo Bill Fails starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. The Chase Through Space starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti. Horse For A Day starring Zatara, script by Joe Samachson, art by William F. White. The Cowboy From Broadway starring Vigilante, script by France Herron. 52 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 23, Issue 1 - January, 1949. Cover by J. Allen St. John. Science fiction stories by Arthur Petticolas, John Stuart Walworth, Peter Worth, Chester Smith, and August Meissner. Illustrations by St. John, Malcolm Smith, Julian S. Krupa, and Bill Terry. 7" x 10"; black and white with color cover; 158 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 42, Issue 5 - January 1949. Cover by Hubert Rogers. Science Fiction and adventure stories. 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; black and white; 160 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

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Issue 36 - 1949. Vintage British humor magazine aimed primarily at men. 4 1/2-in. x 7-in., 36 pages, B&W.

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Cover pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Charles Paris. Lights--Camera--Crime!, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman & Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin battle the Joker. The Return of Two-Face!, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman & Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; After recovering from plastic surgery and reforming, Harvey Dent is tormented by dreams that he might become Two-Face again; Dent's butler, Wilkins, uses makeup to commit crimes as Two-Face and to frame Dent; Batman and Robin must stop the impostor. Tiger Teeth and Turkeys text article. The Second Boy Wonder!, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin battle the Joker and a new villain called Gloves. One-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Abridged version of "Departure Delayed", titled "Bullets for a Blonde" by Will Oursler. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories by Otto Binder and unknown. Art by C.C. Beck, Al Liederman and unknown. Captain Marvel (Billy Batson) stars in: "The Lionizing of Mr. Tawny" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck; "The Curse of the Evil Eye" with story by Otto Binder and pencils by C.C. Beck; "Captain Marvel Becomes a Jinx" with story by Otto Binder (Sivana appearance); and "The Land of Limbo" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck. Plus: Captain Kid in "Hooked" with art by Al Liederman. And: Jon Jarl in the 2-page text story "World of Youth" with script by Otto Binder (as Eando Binder). 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Silas Marner by George Eliot, 1st printing, Line Drawing Cover. Comic book adaptation of the classic story of a linen weaver feared and despised by townspeople because of an affliction. Cited in Seduction of the Innocent. (HRN 55, 1/49). Cover price $0.10.

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Silas Marner by George Eliot, 2nd printing, Line Drawing Cover. Price Circle Blank. Comic book adaptation of the classic story of a linen weaver feared and despised by townspeople because of an affliction. Cited in Seduction of the Innocent. (HRN 75).

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Silas Marner by George Eliot, 3rd printing, Line Drawing Cover. Comic book adaptation of the classic story of a linen weaver feared and despised by townspeople because of an affliction. Cited in Seduction of the Innocent. (HRN 97). Cover price $0.15.

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Silas Marner by George Eliot, 4th printing, Painted Cover. Comic book adaptation of the classic story of a linen weaver feared and despised by townspeople because of an affliction. Cited in Seduction of the Innocent. (HRN 121). Cover price $0.15.

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Silas Marner by George Eliot, 5th printing, Painted Cover. Comic book adaptation of the classic story of a linen weaver feared and despised by townspeople because of an affliction. Cited in Seduction of the Innocent. (HRN 130). Cover price $0.15.

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Silas Marner by George Eliot, 6th printing, Painted Cover. Comic book adaptation of the classic story of a linen weaver feared and despised by townspeople because of an affliction. Cited in Seduction of the Innocent. (HRN 140). Cover price $0.15.

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Silas Marner by George Eliot, 7th printing, Painted Cover. Comic book adaptation of the classic story of a linen weaver feared and despised by townspeople because of an affliction. Cited in Seduction of the Innocent. (HRN 154). Cover price $0.15.

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Silas Marner by George Eliot, 8th printing, Painted Cover. Comic book adaptation of the classic story of a linen weaver feared and despised by townspeople because of an affliction. Cited in Seduction of the Innocent. (HRN 165). Cover price $0.15.

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Vol. 4, No. 11 - January , 1949. Magazine for magicians. 8.5" x 11.75", 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Graham Place. Stories by Martin Naydel and unknown. Art by Graham Place, Martin Naydel and unknown. Radio's famous coast-to-coast favorite! In this issue: Three untitled A Date with Judy stories with art by Graham Place. Plus: 2-page text story "By Appointment Only"; untitled Randolph story with art by Place; untitled Willy Nilly story; two Its the Talk of the Teen half-pagers by Martin Naydel; and untitled Bonny 1-pager. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $27.00 View scans Paper: Tan to Cream Front cover detached 20%. Staple rust: Slight.

Vol. 176, No. 5 - Winter 1949. 6.75" x 9.75", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 59, Issue 1 - January, 1949. 6.75" x 9", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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Winter 1949. Return to pulp format. Cover by G. Rozen. "The Green Master," a Doc Savage novel by "Kenneth Robeson"; "From Singapore to Sydney" by Allan R. Bosworth; "The Phantom Witness" by Ronald Henderson; "Copperhead's Last Trick" by H.M. Sutherland; "A Man for the Privateer" by John Prescott; "Eyes in the Dark" by Dorothy Dunn; and "Keeping Honest" by Larry Holden. 6.75-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages Cover price $0.25.

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New Years cover. Contains comic strip reprints and a text story. In order of appearance: "Buck Rogers" by Philip Francis Nowlan and Rick Yager (as Dick Calkins); "Steve Roper and Wahoo" by Allen Saunders and Elmer Woggon; "Napoleon" by Clifford McBride; "Dickie Dare" by Mabel Burwick (as Odin); "Bobby Sox" by Martha B. Links; "Scorchy Smith" by Rodlow Willard; and "Oaky Doaks" by Ralph Briggs Fuller. "Timber Trouble" text story by H. Dawson. 52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 11, Issue 1 - January 1949. Cover by Robert Gibson Jones. Science Fiction and Adventures stories. This issue features "Return of Sinbad" by Chester S. Geieger. Softcover Pulp, 7-in x 10-in, 156 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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"Seven Footprints to Satan" a book-length novel by A. Merritt

January 1949. Cover by Lawrence. "Seven Footprints to Satan" by A. Merritt, and "The Wrath of Amen-Ra" by William Holloway. Illustrations by Virgil Finlay. Softcover Pulp, 7-in. x 9-in.; 130 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Alex Schomburg cover. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 1 #3 - Winter 1949. Final issue. Published by Martin Goodman. Short biographies are accompanied by movie stills and candid photographs. Movie stars include Maureen O'Hara, James Stewart, Patricia Neal, Barbara Stanwyck, Doris day, Elizabeth Taylor, Dick Powell and more. 8 12-in. x 10 34-in., 50 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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French language weekly film magazine. 8 unstapled pages on newsprint.

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Cover by Dick Moores. Stories by Chase Craig. Art by Dick Moores and Paul Murry. Featuring the tales "Brer Rabbit Does It Again!", "Brer Rabbit and th' Butter Business," "Gizzards for the 'Gator" and "Brer Rabbit Fixes Up a Friendship," plus additional stories on the inside front and inside back covers, as well as the back cover. Starring Brer Rabbit, Mammy Rabbit, Brer Fox, Brer Bear, Sis Cow, Brer Bully Bull, Sis Goose, Brer Turkey Buzzard, Brer 'gator, Brer Possum, King Lion and Sis Ducklin'! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover of Gene Autry. Stories and art by Elizabeth Beecher and others. Singing cowboy Gene Autry was a multimedia star from the 1930s-1950s, in music, movies, radio, and television, as well as comic books. Hunting a runaway horse, Gene and Bill encounter a lost ghost town in a hidden valley. But it's populated by mountain people who have gone primitive and dangerous. Rancher Calhoun tries to sell his herd before rival Siddon can rustle it away from him. The Lost Towns; Nothing's Ever Perfect; Lucky Hunch. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Painted cover by H.C. Kiefer. Stories and art by Ed Moore, Harry G. Peter, Jimmy Thompson, Bill Everett, Henry Kiefer and Al Williamson. Non-fiction comics featuring true tales of heroism from everyday people and courage on the battlefield. After a train wreck, a Red Cross nurse reassures fellow survivors while pinned in the wreckage herself. Stories featuring early art by comics legends Bill Everett and Al Williamson. A boy pulls a playmate from train tracks, and later receives the first Young American Medal of Honor. River Rescue; Men Against the Lake; Heroes; What Teacher Taught Him; Escaping Gas; The Marines Have Landed; Patrolman John Anderson; Rescue Dawn; Comrades in Death; Double Duty; The Brave Tenderfoot; Ingenuity Cheats the Flames; Double Trouble; Red Cross Heroine Sally Ann Ortega; A Miracle on the River; Race Against Death; Two Time Hero. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Rod Reed and Frank Bolle. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Hoppy tries to maintain law and order when a hurricane somehow makes it all the way to Twin Rivers. Wealthy rancher Mr. Kingdon doesn't suspect that his trusted employees Lizzie and Lum are plotting his murder. Pistol-Packin' Pattie puts bully Bad Mike in his place. Plus Comix Cards (like the later Marvel Value Stamps) featuring legendary sidekick Gabby Hayes, who won his sidekick shingle alongside Hopalong Cassidy in his movie days. The Prairie Hurricane; Hill Billy; The Will to Kill; Hapless Hannah; The Terrible Terror!; Be a Sharpshooter!; The Music Box of Death!; Whitey Whiskers and Daniel Boone, Jr.: The Dude Ranch; Frank the Fighter; Tiger Mouth Cave; Ridin' Herd with William Boyd; Pistol-Packin' Pattie; The Prospectin' Thief; Sturgess the Surgeon. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Ham Fisher (credited). Stories and art by Ham Fisher, Tom Doerer and Bob Powell. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. As Joe faces the powerful Prohaska in the ring while searching for Ann, amnesia-stricken Ann builds a new life in a strange city. Plus true tales of athletic greats, including Babe Ruth. Also featuring a vintage ad for the "Mickey Mouse - Donald Duck Weather House" home weather forecaster. At the Beach; Sidewalks of Manhattan; Joe Palooka Fights Out West; Jerry to the Rescue; Joe Palooka's Album; Knobby's Blowout; Unsung Hero; Sportales; Sport Short: Babe Ruth; Sportopics: Steve Van Buren. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Frank Borth. Stories and art by Frank Borth and Frank Beck. Reprints of the short-lived comic strip about sailor-for-hire Ken Stuart and his seagoing adventures. Ken encounters modern-day pirates in a battle to the finish. In a more educational strip, Ken reveals how to harpoon a swordfish. Plus reprints of Frank Beck's dog strip "Bo." Meet Ken Stuart; Bo. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Joe Musial. Edited by Margery McKay (sometimes credited as G. Whiz). Stories and art by Lee Falk, Phil Davis, Fran Striker, Charles Flanders, Robert Storm, Mel Graff, Carl Anderson, Clayton Knight, Chic Young, Bob Dunn, and Joe Musial. Lee Falk's adventurer Mandrake the Magician gets top billing in this anthology series featuring reprints of King Features Syndicate comic strips. Mandrake pits his magic against that of witch-doctor Dr. Congo; Secret Agent X-9 investigates an international robbery. Mandrake the Magician; Heroes on Wings; Dollar-A-Dither; Goodnight Stories; The Lone Ranger; Secret Agent X-9; Little Acorns; Henry; Blondie. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $5.70 View scans Front cover detached 10%. Back cover detached 10%. Water damage: Moderate.

Vol. 77, No. 4 - January 1950. 10.5" x 14", 132 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Jan. 1949. Mechanical science and technology magazine. Articles include Will Polar Waves Swamp America?, They Change Lead Into Gold and more. 6.75-in. x 9.5-in. 192 pages, BW/spot color. Cover price $0.15.

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Volume 40, Issue 157 - January, 1949. Digest-size UK men's magazine. Articles, humor, and pin-up photos. 5" x 7.25", 116 pages, B&W with color.

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Vol. 40 #1 - Jan. 1949. Articles, schematics and photos on the latest available flying models. 8.5" x 11.5", 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Stories and art by Bill Woolfolk and others. Movie cowboy Monte Hale wanders the frontier, cleaning up the West one outlaw at a time. Monte helps capture an outlaw gang, but now he must escort them alone across seventy miles of desert. Monte helps an aging sheriff capture the outlaw Red Jack, and gets framed for his trouble. The story of how Monte met his faithful stallion, Pardner, while chasing the outlaw Johnny Deuces across the desert. Plus a vintage comics-formatted ad for Wildroot Hair Tonic and the radio show The Adventures of Sam Spade. Terror Trek; Bronko Betsy; The Over Age Sheriff; Gray Hawk: Panther Peril; Pardner: Outlaw Stallion; Big Bow and Little Arrow: The Brainstorm; Tribe of the Tomahawk. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Three's a Shroud" novel by John D. MacDonald, plus "The Key to My Coffin" a short story by Ray Cummings.

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Andy Panda, Oswald the Rabbit, Woody Woodpecker, and Homer Pigeon. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.