Comic books March 1950

Art by Robert Webb. Cover by Jack Kamen. Adventures of the fearless jungle warrior Sheena, one of the earliest female heroes with her own title. Sheena battles rogue leopards; Sheena reveals fun facts about the cheetah; A refugee in the jungle puts Sheena on the trail of slavers. Oddball cover by Jack Kamen. Sheena; The Man-Eaters of Linpopo; The Cheetah; Code of the Jungle; The Slave Brand of Ibn Ben Satan. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Shirley Lee, Spring Edition (1950 circa) is a department store fashion promotional comic book distributed by the Jandrey Company Department Stores. Join Shirley Lee as she raises money to buy her schools baseball team new uniforms. Neenah-Menasha, Wis. 16 pages, full color, 7-in. x 10.25-in.

Shirley Lee, Winter Edition (1950 circa) is a department store fashion promotional comic book distributed by the Jandrey Company Department Stores.. 16 pages, full color, 7-in. x 10.25-in.

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Vol. 209, No. 3, Whole No. 1947 - March 1950. 6.75" x 9.75", 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Vintage monthly published magazine with a focus on the film industry as a whole. First published in November of 1930, publication continued through the late 1970s. Priding itself as a source for exclusive behind the scenes stories about filmmaking, Silver Screen also contained a fair amount of articles about celebrities, their relationships, the latest in fashion, and film reviews. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 5, Issue 6 - March, 1950. Articles on sports, crime, and adventuring, plus pin-up photos. 8" x 10.5". 88 pages. B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.25.

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Stories and art by Louis Zansky and others. A showcase for popular Western heroes and movie cowboys. Sheriff Hopalong Cassidy takes a vacation from Twin Rivers, only to find he must deal justice with his fists in a boxing ring. Smiley Burnette must find a missing man and claim the reward before 6PM, or the printing press for the Burnette Bugle will be repossessed. "Undercover Marshal" Rocky Lane steals rifles from renegade Natives, but when they are pursued, the only escape is a Butch Cassidy-style cliff jump. Ten-Gallon Tex; Hopalong Cassidy: The Knockout; Bluster and Fluster: Farm Foes; Smiley Burnette: The Rock Head Territory Swindle; Night Rustlers; Rocky Lane: The Illegal Cargo; Windy: Lamebrain Lem. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Smiles A Magazine Gone Mad (1950) is a male oriented humor digest magazine featuring cartoons and short stories. Some of the stories featured are "Fame For Cathy", and "Star-Struck Swami." Published by Band Leader Publishing Company. 96 pages, color cover with B&W illustrations in the interior, 5-in x 7.75-in. Cover price $0.25.

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The comic adventures of Smiley Burnette, best known as the sidekick to Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, and other movie cowboys. Smiley's comedic introduction to comics is a parade through town that he financed himself, to boost circulation of the "Burnette's Bugle" newspaper. Meanwhile, Spike-Nose Ned uses the parade as a distraction to rob the Wells Fargo safe. When Smiley's horse Ring Eye is horsenapped, Smiley risks his life to save him. The Trapping of Spike-Nose Ned; Red Eagle: The New Chief; Dirty Dabble, the Dastardly Double; Owlhoot Justice; Revenge for Ring-Eye. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 16 Pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover. Scripts by Eisner or Feiffer, or Eisner/Feiffer, or Nordling. Art by Eisner with backgrounds by Eisner, Grandenetti, Le Blanc, Stallman, Nordling, Dixon and/or others except where noted.

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 16 Pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover. Scripts by Eisner or Feiffer, or Eisner/Feiffer, or Nordling. Art by Eisner with backgrounds by Eisner, Grandenetti, Le Blanc, Stallman, Nordling, Dixon and/or others except where noted.

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 16 Pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover. Scripts by Eisner or Feiffer, or Eisner/Feiffer, or Nordling. Art by Eisner with backgrounds by Eisner, Grandenetti, Le Blanc, Stallman, Nordling, Dixon and/or others except where noted.

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 16 Pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover. Scripts by Eisner or Feiffer, or Eisner/Feiffer, or Nordling. Art by Eisner with backgrounds by Eisner, Grandenetti, Le Blanc, Stallman, Nordling, Dixon and/or others except where noted.

March 5, 1950. Spirit Weekly Newspaper section. Scripts by Eisner or Feiffer, or Eisner/Feiffer, or Nordling. Art by Eisner with backgrounds by Eisner, Grandenetti, Le Blanc, Stallman, Nordling, Dixon and/or others except where noted. Tabloid Sized Newsprint, 10-3/4" x 15", 8 pages, full color.

March 12, 1950. Spirit Weekly Newspaper section. Scripts by Eisner or Feiffer, or Eisner/Feiffer, or Nordling. Art by Eisner with backgrounds by Eisner, Grandenetti, Le Blanc, Stallman, Nordling, Dixon and/or others except where noted. Tabloid Sized Newsprint, 10-3/4" x 15", 8 pages, full color.

March 19, 1950. Spirit Weekly Newspaper section. Scripts by Eisner or Feiffer, or Eisner/Feiffer, or Nordling. Art by Eisner with backgrounds by Eisner, Grandenetti, Le Blanc, Stallman, Nordling, Dixon and/or others except where noted. Tabloid Sized Newsprint, 10-3/4" x 15", 8 pages, full color.

March 26, 1950. Spirit Weekly Newspaper section. Scripts by Eisner or Feiffer, or Eisner/Feiffer, or Nordling. Art by Eisner with backgrounds by Eisner, Grandenetti, Le Blanc, Stallman, Nordling, Dixon and/or others except where noted. Tabloid Sized Newsprint, 10-3/4" x 15", 8 pages, full color.

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by Charles Sultan, John Belfi, Edvard Moritz, and Leonard Starr. Spy and Counterspy (1949) becomes Spy-Hunters, presenting tales of espionage just as the Cold War was heating up. Master spy Jonathan Kent tries to decode a Soviet message written in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics; The head of Americas space program is secretly a Nazi spy; The real-life tale of 18th-century spy Chevalier DEon, whose true gender was a mystery for decades. Jonathan Kent, Espionage Ace; A Sneeze in Time; Challenge from Space!; Spy Trap; Cold Fingers; Chevalier... Or Charmer?; The Sweet Plot; Pursuit Perilous. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Issue 3 - 1950. Written by Murray Leinster. 5.5" x 7.5", 124 pages, text. Cover price $0.25.

Tomahawk in "The Riddle of Mohawk Valley" (art by Fred Ray), Manhunters Around the World in "The Roof of the World" (pencils by Curt Swan?), Captain Compass in "The Showboat of Crime," and Robin in "The Boy With the Criminal Ears!" Wonder Woman stars in a one-page public service announcement, "It's Fun to be Healthy!" Ray cover. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 48, No. 4 - March 1950. 7" x 9", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 21, Issue 1 - March, 1950. Stories by Norman A. Daniels, Ward Hawkins, Raymond F. Jones, Ted Powell, and Matt Lee. Four Virgil Finlay illustrations. 6.75-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 166 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Henry Kiefer. "Beau Geste," script by P.C. Wren and Dick Davis (adaptation), art by Henry Kiefer; After a valuable sapphire goes missing, three brothers each decide to venture into the French Foreign Legion so that each will appear to be guilty, rather than expose one of their brethren as the thief; The trio goes into action in the deserts of North Africa and find themselves targeted by soldiers who have heard rumors that they're carrying the sapphire. "The Life of P.C. Wren" bio. "The Mohammedans" article; Information about Muslims. "Thrilling Sports - Mountain Climbing" article. Foreign Legion illustration by Henry Kiefer on back cover. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Vintage magazine featuring stories about, and tips for those interested in the nudist way of life. Softcover Magazine, 8" x 11", 32 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Norman Saunders. Science Fiction stories include the novel; "Rogue Ship" by A. E. Van Vogt, two novelettes; "A Step Farther Out" by Raymond Z. Gallun, and "World Without Darkness" by Neil R. Jones, and four short stories; "Outcast of the Stars" by Ray Bradbury, "The Ultimate One" by John D. MacDonald, "The Wheel of Time" by Robert Arthur, and "Exile of the Eons" by Arthur C. Clarke. Illustrations by Virgil Finaly, Paul Callé, and Hannes Bok. 7-in. x 9 1/2-in.; black and white text with spot illos.; 130 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Canadian Edition. March 1950. Cover by Norman Saunders. "Rogue Ship" by A. E. van Vogt, "A Step Farther Out" by Raymond Z. Gallun, "World Without Darkness" by Neil R. Jones, "Outcast of the Stars" by Ray Bradbury, "The Ultimate One" by John D. MacDonald, "The Wheel of Time" by Robert Arthur, and "Exile of the Eons" by Arthur C. Clarke. Interior Illustrations by Bok, Calle, Lawrence, Leydenfrost, and Van Dongen. Softcover Pulp, 7-in. x 9 1/2-in.; 130 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover pencils by John Sikela, inks by Ed Dobrotka. Around the World with Superboy, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Dolls of Danger! starring Superboy and Humpty Dumpty, pencils by John Sikela, inks by Ed Dobrotka. It's Fun to be Healthy! public service announcement starring Wonder Woman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Irwin Hasen. Varsity Vic humor two-page by Henry Boltinoff. Unusual Occupations, Canine Version article by Tom Farley. Flashlight Projector--Superboy's Workshop activity page. The Man Who Knew Superboy's Secret Identity!, pencils by John Sikela, inks by Ed Dobrotka. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

#88 in a series of 90. Superman-Tim is a boys' clothing catalog, activity book, and comic book all rolled into one, featuring Superman illustrations throughout. All issues are 16 pages unless a Superman story is inserted (bringing page count to 24 or 36 pages). Every issue encourages boys not to be a "Whoo-Shoo" -- a boy who reads "Superman-Tim" but doesn't buy clothes from the Superman-Tim Store. Copyright 1950 by National Comics Pub., Inc., under license to Tim Promotions, Inc. B&W with a single color, 5 1/2 in. x 8 in.

Stories and art by Lee Elias, Joe Certa and Bob Powell. Tales of teen love and heartbreak from Harvey. Reporter Martha has a love-hate relationship with her handsome editor Lee, until a circus fire makes them see what's really important. Redheaded Diane never got over her orphaned childhood, and is desperate to marry. Rookie cop Paul falls for Julia after saving her from a potentially deadly accident. Deadline For Love!; Forbidden Romance; She Makes a Honey of a Rescue; Sweet Love Lines; I Was Nobody's Baby; My Ticket to Romance!; How I Met My Boyfriend.... 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Drama and melodrama entwine in this early romance comic. Fran's impulsive behavior almost gets her fired after "the elevator incident," but she behaves the same way in her relationship with Ted. Nora always wants to know "what's in it for her," learning too late that some relationships don't work that way. Ellen's horses are her number one concern in life, until she meets Danny... and even then, she's not sure which to choose. Fools Step In; A Farewell to Bill; Call to Duty; My Heart's Crisis. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by George Evans and others. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Homeless Enid feigns amnesia when wealthy Bruce takes her in, but when she falls for him she knows the truth will come out, in a story with art by EC legend George Evans. Blind Audrey meets Michael and it's love, but she wonders if he just feels sorry for her, in a story that shows attitudes toward disability of the era. Lana gets friendly with DA Ben, hoping he will provide connections for her fiance, struggling lawyer Ken. Plus a comics biography of screen legend Montgomery Clift. Enraptured Heart; Romance Oddities; Dark Farewell; Montgomery Clift; Guilt-Tainted Soul; Wait No More; I Betrayed My Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Art Bartsch. Art by Art Bartsch, Jim Tyer and Connie Rasinski. St. John presents the comics adventures of the characters of animator Paul Terry's studio. Professor Ohm uses his "repelling ray machine" to free The Claw from prison. Heckle and Jeckle need a genie for their fortune-telling scam, so they cram hapless Dimwit the dog into a tiny bottle. Sourpuss has a chance to show Susie's dad how hard he can work when he's hired as a mover for Susie's house. Plus a vintage ad for "Space Commander Vibro-Matic Walkie-Talkies." Mighty Mouse: The Repelling Ray; Dimwit; Rudy Rooster; Sourpuss: Moving Day; Heckle and Jeckle: Dimwit Improves Himself; Dinky: Don't Lose Your Temper; Heckle and Jeckle: A Thousand and One Plights. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 34, Issue 3 - March, 1950. Mae West photo cover by Richard Avedon. TAM is legendary for its thorough and insightful coverage of the stage, both in American and England. Less well-known is the fact that TAM also provided some outstanding coverage of motion pictures. Broadway and Hollywood. Includes: "Mister Roberts" by Thomas Heggen and Joshua Logan, "The Anatomy of Claptrap" by Lorenzo Semple, Jr., and much more. 8.5-in. x 11-in, 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Volume 41, Issue 1 - March, 1950. 6.75" x 9", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.