Comic books January 1950

Pack O' Fun (1950) is a racey men's satire and humor magazine that doesn't hold anything back. Published by Magna Publications. This issue also contains the reader submitted poems "The Nudist", and "Progress." 96 pages, color cover with B&W illustrations in the interior, 5-in x 7-in. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Louise Altson. One Date Too Many!, art by Al Jaffee. Patsy Becomes a New Woman!, art by Al Jaffee. Her Achin' Heart!, art by Al Jaffee. The Date Stealer!, art by Al Jaffee. She Knows Her Clothes! starring Margie, art by Morris Weiss. Build a Better Mouse Trap text story. A Hairbrained Scheme! starring Millie the Model, art by Dan DeCarlo. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bob Montana. "Dance Your Troubles Away," pencils by Bill Vigoda; Veronica wants Archie to learn the Charleston for the dance competition that night. Untitled Katy Keene story with Sis, art by Bill Woggon. Pep Puzzle Page. "In Days of Old"; Ferdie dreams that he's Hercules and he has to go to battle with Suzie who is the Queen of the Amazons. "So's Your Antenna"; Laurie's father gives her $300 for a portable radio for the lodge but Wilbur tells her that she could buy a TV for that amount so he convinces her to buy one and offers to do the installation himself. "Star Dirt" article; Gossip about Hollywood movies and their stars. "Golden Earrings"; A gypsy warns Jughead that he'll have an accident that night before he's safe in bed. K.O. Kelly 1950 Pin-Up Calendar, pencils by Bill Woggon. "Home Swivet Home," script and pencils by Joe Edwards; Hap builds a bird house to attract very rare swivet birds. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover photo of Cathy O'Donnell and Farley Granger from the movie "They Live by Night." Stories and art by Allen Ulmer, Alfonso Greene, Anne Hirst, Morris Weiss and Ruth Atkinson. Romance comics and movie stars of yesteryear from Famous Funnies. Kitty discovers that her boyfriend Dan is seeing Alicia on the side, but then Dan and Kitty learn that Alicia is seeing other people too. Judy tries to sabotage a big race to control her horse-trainer father and jockey boyfriend. Joyce's fiancee gets jealous when she reconnects with old friend Tommy. Farley Granger "Our Cover Man"; Dual Love; I Stole Her Love; Miracle on Main Street; Anne Hirst Says; Last Chance for Love; Engaged to the Wrong Man; Cathy O'Donnell "Our Cover Girl". 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Otto Feuer. Untitled story, art by Otto Feuer; When Wolfie's shack falls down he tries to trick Peter into letting him move in. Untitled story, art by Otto Feuer; When Peter learns that he's allergic to petunias, Wolfie won't get rid of his petunias that are growing outside Peter's window unless Peter pays him, which leads to all-out warfare between them. Ad for The Adventures of Bob Hope #1. Give Your Town a Present! public service announcement starring Superboy, art by Win Mortimer. Untitled story; Ruff and Reddy compete in a contest to find a particular croquet ball. Untitled story, art by Otto Feuer; Wolfie is jealous that Peter has a good babysitting job so he comes up with a way to get the job for himself next time. Untitled story, art by Rube Grossman; Calvin and his pals try to play a joke on Goofy that backfires. "Private Eye Peter" text story starring Peter Porkchops. Untitled The Dodo and the Frog, art by Otto Feuer; Dunbar's uncle from down south sent him a tree that grows money, but unfortunately it's Confederate cash. Ad for Dale Evans Comics and Jimmy Wakely comics. Untitled story, art by Otto Feuer; Wolfie tries to swindle Peter by selling him a fake oil well. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $69.00 View scans Paper: Off white Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

Add to cart Fine $37.00 View scans Paper: Off white

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Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $19.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Front cover detached 15%. Back cover detached 15%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

Volume 54, Issue 2 - January, 1950. 6.75" x 9.75", 132 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

Vol. 21 #1 - Jan. 1950. Sports, outdoors, homes, apparel and general news of interest. Bill Wenzel cartoons throughout. Article on Murray Korman, glamour photographer. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Photo cover. "I Changed My Life to Catch a Man!", script by Dana Dutch, art by Chuck Miller; Perry agrees to help June get a date with her crush Ken; After her makeover, she suddenly becomes popular with boys; Ken asks June for a date and Perry advises June to join the school dramatics club to seal the deal, since Ken thinks hes a good actor; June discovers Ken is egotistic and a two-timer; Perry says June should date other guys to make Ken jealous. "Glamour Was My Weakness," pencils by Matt Baker; Ginger spends her savings on a vacation at swanky Hillview Manor, over her boyfriend Jims objections. She falls in love with David there; hes engaged to Fran but says its a family thing; David demonstrates "a diabolical recklessness" that frightens Ginger; Jim arrives and teams up with Fran. "I Was Trapped by Kisses I Couldn't Resist!", pencils by Chuck Miller; Martha vows to dedicate herself to studying at college, but when she meets Ralph, she says "Id love to kiss his fine, strong mouth!"; However, Ralph never asks her for a date because she has a reputation as a "snob" and a "grind"; On a winter break skiing excursion organized by professor Arnold, Martha flirts with him to make Ralph jealous. "My Dangerous Flaw"; Linda arrives at college and ruffles feathers with her superior attitude and disregard for rules; She and Johnny fall in love but he doesnt like it when she acts like "a spoiled brat"; Linda dates Bruce and theyre involved in an auto accident. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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UK weekly film magazine. 9" x 11.75", 20 pages, tinted B&W.

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UK weekly film magazine. 9" x 11.75", 24 pages, tinted B&W.

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UK weekly film magazine. Gary Cooper cover. 9" x 11.75", 24 pages, tinted B&W.

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UK weekly film magazine. June Haver cover. 9" x 11.75", 24 pages, tinted B&W.

1st printing. By Astrid Lindgren. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 160 pages, Text (witn B&W Chapter Illustrations). All Ages

Cover art by Jack Cole. Kra Vashnu starring Plastic Man, script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Jack Cole. Professor Putter's Potion starring Woozy Winks and Professor Putter, art by Jack Cole. Misunderstanding text story with Plastic Man. Where Is Amorpho?, script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Jack Cole; A projectile from space brings to Earth an indefinable mass of protoplasm called Amorpho, who can reshape his body into any animal or human alive; His downfall, at the hands of Plastic Man, is his insane desire for salt! Plastic Man agreed to drop charges if Amorpho would go back home. 36 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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Li'l Abner cover and article. Pocket-sized magazine, 4" x 6", 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Bob Powell and others. 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 #47. No issue # on cover; Vol. 4, issue #11 in indicia. A polite, nerdy Canadian store clerk becomes a surprisingly successful bank robber. The true story of the theft of Queen Marie Antoinette's diamond necklace. A gang of thieves is undone when one of them decides to shoplift a razor. Also featuring a vintage ad for training as a "Criminal Investigator" by mail. The Gentleman; The Necklace; Get That Number; Foolish Fingers; Ancient Crime-Buster; Domino Harper; Big Boy's Jam; The Corny Corner. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Formerly Tiny Tessie Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $8.80 1/2" Spine split from top.

Humor stories; The Fox and the Crow Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover. In order of appearance: "Borrowed Sweetheart"; "Blackmailed Bride" reprinted in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #57; "They Scared Men Away" reprinted in Ten Story Love Vol. 32 (1953) #5; and "That Week-End Date". "For a More Glamorous You! Eyes and Lips That Charm, Glamour Eyes, Make-Up for the Brows, Special Tips About Eyeshadow, Mascara for Luxuriant Lashes..." text article and "Uncertain Bridegroom" text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Mail-Order Romance, pencils by Jack Kirby. Tenderfoot in Love, pencils by Mort Meskin. Bordertown Lover, pencils by Bill Draut. Glamour in the Great Outdoors, pencils by Bill Draut. Warden of the Heart text story. Gun-Totin' Bride, pencils by John Severin, inks by Will Elder. Yellow, pencils by Leonard Starr. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Sam Singer. Funny-animal comics featuring gunslinging Red Rabbit, bear cubs Willy and Nilly, Officer Mutt, and others in the classic mold. The town of Cactus Gulch gets gold fever when Hermit Casey's lost gold mine is rediscovered, but Red Rabbit wants to help Casey's beautiful daughter Marietta stake her claim. Officer Mutt and the Sarge each train a kid for the police boxing tournament. Bugsey Bear and his family are stranded on a desert island in their houseboat, but luckily, Poicy the Brooklyn Parrot knows his way around. Elmer; Red Rabbit; Officer Mutt; Whitey, the Mistaken Duckling; Paddy Pelican: The Golden Nest; Bugsey Bear; L'il Tinker. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover art. "Strange Honeymoon," art by Lin Streeter; Mike tells Tory hes breaking their engagement because he loves Ginny; Tory fears the humiliation of being jilted, so Mike agrees to marry her, then have the marriage annulled; Ginnys boyfriend Craig and Tory conspire to break Ginnys spell on Mike by making Ginny and Mike jealous. "I Had to Choose," art by Frank Giusto; Diana and Dakin are a husband-and-wife team of radio writers; Diana gets a Hollywood job offer but Dakin does not; he says she can go but "while youre in California youd better get a divorce." "The Kiss She Couldn't Forget," pencils by Al Camy; Marcia has been operating a lighthouse since her fathers death; shes engaged to Coast Guardsman Jeff but prefers the peace and solitude of the island to bright lights and society on the mainland; Replacement lighthouse keeper Hal and Marcia are trapped in the lighthouse together by a storm and Jeff is jealous. "The Other Man in My Heart"; Sharon is the secretary to elderly Mrs. Southworth, and plans to marry her employer's nephew Sydney, even though his touch does "creepy, unpleasant things" to her; Chauffeur Tim disapproves. Sharon learns Mrs. Southworth has lost her fortune and Sydney wont help her; Sharon discovers Sydney has embezzled his aunts money; Tim and Sharon convince him to return the cash. "Strange Honeymoon" reprinted in Ten Story Love Vol. 34 (1954) #6; "I Had to Choose" reprinted in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #61; "The Kiss She Couldn't Forget" reprinted in Ten Story Love Vol. 34 (1954) #4; and "The Other Man in My Heart" reprinted in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #62. "For Beauty's Sake: Hair Trimmings..." text article reprinted in "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #64. "Spoiled Sweetheart" text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 29 #3 - Apr. 1950. Boxing magazine. Features articles, departments, ratings, fight reports around the world and more. 8 1/4-in. x 11 1/4-in., 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $8.99

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $8.99

Movie cowboy Allan "Rocky" Lane roams the West with a yen for justice. During a drought, corrupt rancher Bronc figures out a complicated scheme to sell a neighbor his own rustled cattle, and get him framed for rustling to boot. Outlaws hijack a stagecoach and use it to pick up a gold shipment. Rocky gets to the bottom of a gambler's marked-card scheme, thanks to his hermit pal Solitaire. Plus Comix Cards (like the later Marvel Value Stamps) featuring Capt. Marvel Jr. And a vintage ad for "malted milk" featuring Rocky, "Rocky Lane Takes to the Air." The Hot Iron Artists; Sagebrush; Man of Courage; Hermit of the Hills; The Trail's End!; Gopherface; Slim Pickens: School Daze; Bullets Wild! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.