Comic books 1950 w/ month not specified

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Vol. 2, No. 4 - April 1950. 7" x 9.25", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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"Agnes" written by Jack Woodford and Clinton Campbell. First softcover edition. 6.5" x 9.25", 100 pages, text. Cover price $0.35.

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Previously Adventures in Jet Propulsion. APG-17-2A 'Adventures in Science Series' edition. Promotional comic published by Pictorial Media for General Electric as part of their Adventures in Science Series. Conventional 7-in.x10-in. comic size 16-page full color all newsprint comic with a 1950 copyright. Tells of the past, present, and possible future of jet powered engines. Includes an interesting tale and diagram of Isaac Newton's idea for a jet-propelled horseless carriage powered by steam pressure.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $195.00 View scans Water spotting. Cover oxidation.

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Canadian reprint. "The Stranger" (script by Hank Chapman), "The Creeping Vine," "No Escape" (script by Chapman, art by Russ Heath), and "The Storm." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $135.00 View scans 1" spine split from top. Cover detached. Only one staple (manufacturing).

Canadian Reprint Edition. Reprints Adventures into the Unknown (1948 ACG) 13. Blank interior covers and Canadian ad on back cover. Cover art by Ogden Whitney. Ogden Whitney art on the story "Beware the Jabberwock!" A vampire story titled "The Vampire Swoops." A science fiction story titled "Menace from Mars." Also, "A Knight in Black Knoll" and "The Lost Soul." Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Cover by Ogden Whitney. Stories by Leonard Starr, Charlie Sultan, Lin Streeter, Ogden Whitney, and Edvard Moritz. Spine-chilling tales of suspense, horror, and the supernatural—prepare yourself for Adventures into the Unknown! 52 pgs.

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Cover art by Bob Montana. "Notes to You!", script by Ray Gill, pencils by Samm Schwartz; When Archie passes up Betty to talk to Veronica, Betty gets mad and writes him a poison pen letter. "Gym Dandy," script by Ray Gill, art by Samm Schwartz; When the gym falls apart Archie organizes a dance to raise money to build a new gym. "The Battle of the Rattle"; Archie lets Veronica borrow his father's car. "Who's Zoo?"; Jughead's working at the zoo and accidentally lets a monkey loose. Archie Puzzle Fun. "Stop! You're Breaking My Glass"; Archie keeps accidentally breaking glasses in the Chok'lit Shop. "The Rug Cutter!", script by Ray Gill, pencils by Bill Vigoda; Betty can't go to the movies with Archie until she does some chores around the house, and Archie decides to help. "No Soap," script by Ray Gill, pencils by Samm Schwartz; Archie and Betty decide to wash and dry the clothes Archie's mom wanted taken to the laundromat. "The Pin-Up"; Jughead is babysitting and he thinks the baby has swallowed a pin. "The Bugaboo Buster!", script by Ray Gill, pencils by Bill Vigoda; Veronica decides to hold a hard luck party for Friday the thirteenth. "No Pool Like an Old Pool," script by Ray Gill, pencils by Bil Vigoda; It's winter so Archie decides to set up an indoor pool in the attic to swim in. "The Little Squirt," script and pencils by Bill Vigoda; Archie keeps accidentally squirting Mr. Weatherbee with various liquids. "What Makes Jughead Run?"; Riverdale needs to win the track meet, but the coach has to figure out what made Jughead run so fast before. "Nifty Fifty" text story by Ray Gill. "Knights to You"; Archie and Jughead go to the museum and Archie puts on a suit of armor. "Fat's the Spirit," pencils by Samm Schwartz; Archie suddenly becomes fat. "My Job Is Your Job"; Archie needs to earn five bucks to take Veronica out so he has Jughead line up jobs for him to do. "There's a Patch to It!"; There's a patch hop on tonight and Archie wants to avoid being patched by anyone but Veronica. 116 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by George Tuska and Dean Franklin. Pre-Code crime comics from St. John with an above-average lineup of artists. Reporter Lawson Hunt uncovers a gangland scheme to eliminate a key witness, in a story with art by future Marvel artist George Tuska. Even the New York underworld isn't sure what to do with the straight-up crazy behavior of Kid Dropper. Crime reporter Rocky Stone and his two-fisted sidekick Frank fight their way to the Mystery of the Evil Eye. Cover by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Who Killed Walter Neilson?; Newsman Balks Scheme to Kill Key Witness; Kid Dropper, Manhattans Mad Mobster; Pseudo-Murder; Rocky Stone: Gem Cache Uncovered Before Mansion Burns; The Diplomat Who Dabbled in Diamonds; Monument to Death; Crime Reporter Nabs Stage Beautys Killer. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by John Celardo and others. Pre-Code crime comics from St. John with an above-average lineup of artists. The FBI and Scotland Yard track a gang of murderous jewel thieves to the frozen wastes of Greenland, in a story that may be early work by Frank Thorne. Mounties King and Bernard track poacher Johnson, described in the captions as a "human wolverine," but he proves too tough for just two Mounties. Donovan investigates when Marian denies that the body recovered from a plane crash is that of her husband Bill. And a biography of Jesse James. Cover by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. The Ghost With Silver Spurs; The Case of the International Jewel Thieves; Jesse James; The Arctic Menace; Storm Patrol; Corpses in the Caribbean. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Circa 1950. Assumed Bell Telephone (AT&T). Promotional brochure, likely produced by Bell Telephone, meant to instruct the public on proper etiquette when using a telephone party-line. Each page has a charming sepia-toned photo of a different baby showing an example of rude or inconsiderate use of a party-line, then a caption below instructing the proper use. 8" x 10 1/2". 16 pages. Black and white.

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Barron's Educational Series brings famous stories from around the globe in abridged, literally translated volumes. Each story is translated from its original language to English. Notable authors include Balzac, Racine, Cervantes, and Goethe. This issue: Immensee (Bee's Lake) by Theodor Storm.

Add to cart Good $2.50 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Front cover detached 30%. Back cover detached 30%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

Volume 27, Issue 3 - February, 1950. 6.75" x 9.75", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Promotional paint book produced by the Gulf Oil Company. Each illustration of a Washington, DC tourist destination is accompanied by a three-color set of paints. 6.25" x 7.5", 12 accordion-folded page, B&W and color.

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Biltrite Comic Book (1950) is a promotional giveaway comic book distributed by the Biltrite Neoprene Heels Co. Features comics, games, puzzles, and information about the history of rubber, 16 pages, full color, 8.75-in. x 10.25-in.

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Proof Cover for The Birds Eye Kids Give a Party (1950), a give-away comic produced by Timely Comics for the Birds Eye Bagging Co. 4 pages, full color, 7.75-in. x 11-in., slick cover, no cover price.

Add to cart CGC 5.5 $120.00 View scans Paper: White Inner well not fully sealed, book appears unaffected and secure. Label #3745730002

Canadian reprint series. Reprints material from Black Rider (1951 Atlas/Marvel). Cover reprinted form Black Rider (1951 Atlas/Marvel) #15. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Blaze Carson in "The Sheriff Shoots It Out" (1950 Wisco Mini-Comic) was a promotional giveaway distributed by a variety of merchants including Wisco "99" Service Stations, Carnation Malted Milk, Klarer Health Wieners, Fleers Dubble Bubble Gum, Rodeo All-Meat Wieners, Perfect Potato Chips, & others. Back cover blank or printed with information about participating sponsor. 24 pages, full color, 7-in. x 3.5-in., all newsprint, no cover price.

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In addition to the regular issue, some copies of no. 6 were manufactured with different interiors from other comics. This edition features the contents of Colossal Features Magazine (1950) 3, a movie-themed anthology featuring crime stories. Gangster Bugsie Siegel gets rubbed out after making Las Vegas into a world-famous Sin City; Stage magician Gene Simpson supplements his artistic income by turning to crime; Escaped convicts inspire a statewide manhunt after killing a Florida cop. Also featuring a great cover by Wally Wood depicting a women's prison break. Turn of the Wheel: The Crime Packed Career of Bugsy Siegal; Gene Simpson: The Mad Houdini; The Hurricane; The Great Florida Manhunt; Who Killed Bert Halliday? Final issue of the series. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Standard comic size. 16 pages. Slick cover. Promotional comic by the New York State Department of Mental Hygiene.

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Cartoons and pin-ups.

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Contains funny animal stories. In order of appearance: "Buster Bunny in 'The Baby Sitter'"; "Brownie Bear"; "Dizzy Duck in 'Fisherman's Luck'" art by Ellis Chambers; "Tommy Turtle in Hold That Picnic!'"; "Bill Bunny in 'Honest Injun'"; "Buster Bunny in 'Carnival Cut-Up'" art by Ellis Chambers; "Goofy Gander in 'A Head for Business!'"; and "Buster Bunny's Brain Teasers" puzzle page. Comic advertisement for Dubble Bubble bubble gum from Fleer. Illustrated text stories: "Buster Bunny's Good Idea: A Clever Rabbit Proves He Knows a Trick or Two!" by Charles S. Strong; and "Buster Bunny and the Apples: Harold Was Smart, but He Had Plenty to Learn!" by Bee Lewi. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Interior pages showcase a flip-book animation sequence of Buster Bunny blowing a gum bubble. Contains funny animal stories. In order of appearance: "Buster Bunny in 'Spooks at Sea!'" art by Vincent Fago; "Puzzlers" puzzle page; "Butch and Buttercup in 'Moving Day'"; "Bill Bunny in 'Timber!'"; and "Buster Bunny in 'Adventure in Bongovio'". Comic advertisements for Slinky and Erector. Illustrated text stories: "Wild Bill: You've Got to Admit This Little Pig Is a Real Cowboy!" by Dave Dolan; and "The Good Penny: Harry Hare Finds Out That a Little Ant Can Be a True Friend!" by Mickey Klar Marks. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $495.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Canadian Edition. Label #0043458014 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Canadian Edition published by Bell Features. Cover by Harry Sahle. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Candy stars in three untitled stories. Plus: Jitters in an untitled story co-starring Bugs, Marylin King, Rita King, Jitters' sister and Bugs' dad. Also: 1-page text story "Swing Ding" starring Gingy Baker, Art, Lucia Arkins and Billy Woodrow. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $239.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Cream to off white Canadian Edition. Label #0043463017 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Canadian Edition published by Bell Features. Cover by Harry Sahle. Stories by unknown. Art by Harry Sahle and unknown. Candy stars in three untitled stories. Plus: Jitters in "Mother Nature's Rarest Specimens!" co-starring Bugs, Lorna Holmes, Mr. Holmes and Mr. Brown. Also: 1-page text story "Teener Wiener Roast" starring Taffy Tilghman, Spike Neilson, Buck Roper, Brenda Billingsley and Farley Gibbs. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Rudolph Dirks and others. Mama, the Inspector and most of all the Captain bear the brunt of Hans and Fritz's mean-spirited pranks, but the Kids always get it in the end. Hans and Fritz liven up a dull sea voyage with a goat on a rope. Back home, the goat causes chaos down the well, in the house, and on the clothesline. Hans and Fritz find the glue bucket, and soon the farm animals are stuck to the ceiling. Yep, Goats Are Goats And Kids Are Kids!; Once Upon a Time There Was a Goat!; No Sir, There's Absolutely No Place Like Home!; But the Question Is, Who Is the Goat!; The Captain and the Kids. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Rudolph Dirks and others. Mama, the Inspector and most of all the Captain bear the brunt of Hans and Fritz's mean-spirited pranks, but the Kids always get it in the end. When Wild West outlaw Jumpin' Ginger invades the rooming house, a pair of devilish pranksters is just what the situation calls for. Hans and Fritz trick the Captain into fighting with a waiter who isn't there. A mishap with a yellow paint bucket results in the whole family going blond. The Hotel Starts with a Bang; In Again, Out Again in Mama's Inn; Help Wanted - What They Really Need Is a Cop!; A Tumbler, Aunt Sophie and a Rodeo Dough!; The Captain and the Kids. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $379.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Off white Left side of case partially unsealed but unbroken. Label #0107843002 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Not to be confused with the Charlton Comics character of the same name, this Captain Atom is an inventor-hero whose adventures teach kids about science. The Captain and his team find a hidden military base while exploring the Pyrenees after the Spanish Civil War. The team searches for the rare chiaroscuro orchid in the South American jungles. Captain Atom races to stop a runaway Ferris wheel. Meet Captain Atom; Danger In the Pyrenees!; Secret of the Columbian Jungle; Race to the Finish; The Wheel That Wouldn't Stop. 5-in. x 7-in., 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.05.

No Number. Partial photo cover with Jack Carson (movie star) & the Captain Marvel Club Boys. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $1,000.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Off white File Copy. Highest graded. Label #7003440-AA-008 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Captain Marvel and the Lts. of Safety (1950) #2 "Danger Takes To Climbing". 16 pages, full color.

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Story by Manning Lee Stokes. Art by Charles Raab. Packaged like a paperback rather than a comic book, St. John's follow-up to It Rhymes with Lust (1950) is considered one of the first examples of what is now called the graphic novel. Private eye Steve Bullitt is hired to find the rare, mysterious statue of the Winking Buddha. The trail of the Buddha leads to murder, and a series of suspects, including Lola Vance, Lu Yin and Solomon Slade. 6-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Sheet music for the love theme of the movie Underwater starring Jane Russell. 9-in. x 12-in., 6 total pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $26.50 View scan Interior activities completed. Store stamp. Pencil markings. Water damage.

Toytown Store giveaway featuring coloring pages, puzzles, and games for children. 8" x 10.5", 12 pages, B&W.

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Ogden Whitney fan are most familiar with his style style from the 1960s ACG titles. But here is an Ogden Whitney cover in a very different style! Also, be sure to also check out the back photo cover--two covers that tell a very different story formation point

Cover by Ogden Whitney. Stories and art by John A. Keel, Art Peddy, and Nina Albright. Actually #1 in the series, but numbered #10 on cover. Ziff-Davis published the first incarnation of this influential romance title. Elly falls for poverty-stricken artist Clay, only to learn that he's got a wealthy family and a rich fiancee. Joan is forbidden to fraternize with the guests at the resort where she works, but she's drawn to handsome writer Ross anyway. Former waitress Susan gets to report on her old college rivals when she becomes a society reporter, but wealthy Craig actually seems pretty nice. Plus a look at the 1950s trend of American women marrying foreign royalty, and a look at the real-life romance of FDR's son James Roosevelt. American Girls Who Wed Royalty; Love Is Everything; Love in Greenwich Village; Love's Confession; My Hotel Romance; Our Hearts Were Worlds Apart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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First printing. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8-in., 28 pages, full color. All Ages

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The Song of Hiawatha, 5th Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 134). Cover price $0.15.

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The Song of Hiawatha, 6th Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 139). Cover price $0.15.

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Julius Caesar, 3rd Printing, Line Drawing Cover. Cited in Seduction of the Innocent. (HRN 108). Cover price $0.15.

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Julius Caesar, 4th Printing, Painted Cover. Cited in Seduction of the Innocent. (HRN 156). Cover price $0.15.

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Around the World in 80 Days, 2nd Printing, Line Drawing Cover. (HRN 87). Cover price $0.15.

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Around the World in 80 Days, 4th Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 136). Cover price $0.15.

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Around the World in 80 Days, 6th Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 152). Cover price $0.15.

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Around the World in 80 Days, 7th Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 164). Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $13.00 View scans Centerfold detached at one staple.

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The Man Who Laughs, 2nd Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 165). Cover price $0.15.

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The Oregon Trail, 4th Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 131). Cover price $0.15.

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The Oregon Trail, 6th Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 150). Cover price $0.15.

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The Lady of the Lake by Sir Walter Scott, 3rd Printing, Line Drawing Cover. (HRN 118). Scotland in the 16th century - its kilted clansmen - its savage, warring nobles - and, that strange huntsman lost in the Highland crags who, rescued by the lovely Lady of the Lake, proved to be her father's bitterest enemy. Cover price $0.15.

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The Prisoner of Zenda, 5th Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 152). Cover price $0.15.

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The Iliad, 5th Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 150). Cover price $0.15.

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Joan of Arc, 4th Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 128). Cover price $0.15.

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Joan of Arc, 7th Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 159). Cover price $0.15.