Comic books July 1951

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July 1951. Cover by ?. "Path of Glory" by John D. MacDonald. Other stories by Russell Lake, H. Bedford-Jones, Walt Woestman, Howard R. Voight, Henry Herbert Knibbs, Bob Young, and William S. Furno. Softcover digest, 6 1/4-in. x 8 1/2-in., 112 pages, black and white (text with illustrations). Cover price $0.25.

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July 1951. Cover by Joseph Tillotson. Science fiction stories by Gerald Vance, Emmett McDowell, Frank Robinson, Guy Archette, Charles Creighton, and H.B. Hickey. Illustrations by Murphy Anderson, Dan Barry, Leo Ramon Summers, Henry Sharp, and Gerald Hohns. 7-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 162 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

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The American Girl magazine. For all girls--Published by the Girl Scouts, features articles, advice, and crafts. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 66 pages, B&W Cover price $0.20.

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July 1951. Cover by Hubert Rogers. Stories: "The End of the Line" by James H. Schmitz, "The Greatest Invention" by Jack Williamson, "Feedback" by Katherine MacLean, "Windfall" by Catherine C. de Camp, "The Error of Their Ways" by Gordon R. Dickson, and "For Those Who Follow After" by Dean McLaughlin. Article: "The Care and Feeding of Mad Scientists" by L. Sprague de Camp. Softcover, 5.5-in x 7.75-in, 162 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Win Mortimer and Lew Sayre Schwartz (Catwoman), inks by Win Mortimer and Charles Paris (Catwoman). "A Partner for Batman!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Batman recruits a character called Wingman to be the European version of Batman. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Bruce Wayne--Crime Reporter!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; The editor of the Gotham Gazette wages war against an unknown criminal known as "The Artisan"; He recruits Bruce Wayne to be a reporter. Captain Tootsie stars in a one-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Emergency Landing" by Bill Schreiber. Four-Footed Detectives article by Barbara Fairbanks, art by Raymond Perry. Half-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "Catwoman--Empress of the Underworld," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Catwoman leads Whale Morton's gang on a crime spree; The trap Batman and Robin. -page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. Know Your Country public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Abridged version of "The Kahuna Killer" by Juanita Sheridan. Cover price $0.35.

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Big Top Nightmare, art by Lin Streeter; Mysterious Countess Barovna joins the circus. She is an age-old vampire and kills off all the other acts to be the main act. The Frenzy of Sheila Lord, art by Maurice Gutwirth and George Appel; Having murdered her first husband (and gotten away with it), beautiful Sheila Lord falls in love again; The new lover begins to change his physique and resembles the former husband more and more. Enigma of the Unscheduled Passenger, art by Richard Case. The Demons of Walpurgis Mountain, pencils by Mike Sekowsky. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Jack Sparling and Elmer Wexler. A Western adventure comic that turns the notorious real-life outlaw into a folk hero wandering the Old West. To prove his own innocence, Billy sets out to bring in a killer, but the weather and the wolves are against him. Billy tries to prevent a boy driven by vengeance from committing murder. Young would-be cowhands get lectured by the Oldtimer on how to treat a lady. Wolfbait; Revenge Fever; Ten-Gallon Allen; Buffaloing the Buffalo; Oldtimer: Women Haters. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Jack Kirby. Who Walks in My Dream?, pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos; Tom Howard believes that the dreams he has of killing people are true. Justice for the Dead!, art by John Prentice. Sleep, Perchance to Die!, art by Mort Meskin. The World of Spirits, art by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Death of a Sleepwalker text story. Follow Me! The Face from the Future!, pencils by Sam Citron, inks by George Roussos. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Reed Crandall. Stories by Bill Woolfolk, Paul Gustavson and unknown. Art by Reed Crandall, Paul Gustavson and unknown. Featuring Blackhawk in: "The City That Time Forgot" by Bill Woolfolk and Reed Crandall; "Iron Emperor" with art by Crandall; "The City That Must Perish" with art by Crandall; and "Gold"! Plus: Chop Chop in an untitled back-up story by Paul Gustavson. And: 2-page text story "The Sleepmaster"! 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Ben Brown, C.H. Moore, William Overgard and Charles Biro. An anthology title from publisher Lev Gleason and his primary creator, Charles Biro, featuring teen hero Crimebuster and his nemesis Iron Jaw. Scientist Bubbles Briggs is kidnapped by gangsters after he invents a formula for creating diamonds. Dilly Duncan and Gruesome Jones try to propel Dorset High to its first baseball championship in ten years. Crimebuster sets out to clear an innocent man of murder. Also featuring a vintage ad for Lev Gleason Comics Picture Trading Cards. Crimebuster: Last Laugh Briggs; A Victim's Silent Revenge; Dilly Duncan: Gruesome Gets a Prize; Little Wise Guys: The Intrepid Slugger. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. Stories by Bill Woolfolk and Howard Boughner. Art by Howard Boughner and Joe Certa. Superhero action with Freddy Freeman, who gains the same powers as his hero Captain Marvel, better known these days as Shazam. The world seems to be at peace with the suicide of Sivana Jr., until he returns as a "ghost" intent on destroying the city. A clothing salesman tries to swindle boxer Kanvasback, but he's smarter than he looks. A strange explosion sends Captain Marvel Jr. into the far future year of 4 Million AD, and he must figure out how to get the others with him back to the 20th century. The Ghost of Sivana, Jr.; Calculated Risk; Kanvasback: Clothing Clucks; The Tunnel to the Future; Judge Smudge. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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The Sea Wolf, 1st Printing, Painted Cover. Comic book adaptation of the classic Jack London story about Humphrey Van Weyden and Maud Brewster's perils aboard a ship captained by the cruel and vicious Wolf Larsen. Issue also has a text biography of London and text stories on "Pioneers of Science," "Famous Operas," and "Dog Heroes." (HRN 85, with 7/51 date). Cover price $0.15.

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The Sea Wolf, Painted Cover. Comic book adaptation of the classic Jack London story about Humphrey Van Weyden and Maud Brewster's perils aboard a ship captained by the cruel and vicious Wolf Larsen. Issue also has a text biography of London and text stories on "Pioneers of Science," "Famous Operas," and "Dog Heroes." (HRN 141). Cover price $0.15.

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Vol. 1, No. 1 - July 1951. 5.5" x 8", 132 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Graham Place. Stories by Henry Boltinoff and unknown. Art by Graham Place, Henry Boltinoff and unknown. Radio's famous coast-to-coast favorite! In this issue: Four untitled A Date with Judy stories with art by Graham Place. Plus: A Date with Judy 2-page text story "The Eyes Have It!"; untitled Randolph story; two untitled Peg half-pagers by Henry Boltinoff; untitled Betty 1-pager by Boltinoff; and two untitled Jerry the Jitterbug 1-pagers by Boltinoff. Plus: Superboy says "Know Your Country!" in a 1-page public service announcement by Jack Schiff and Win Mortimer. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Wrap-around cover. Issue features Bugs Bunny in "The Cat People" and in an untitled story, Porky Pig in "The Great Exasperations," Sylvester, Henery Hawk, Mary Jane & Sniffles, Elmer Fudd, Little Pancho Vanilla, Daffy Duck & Henery Hawk in untitled stories, a four-page text story "Too Much Country," and one- and two-page puzzlers and games. Entire issue is comic and puzzlers, no ads in book. Story and art credits: unknown. 116 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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No # on cover, yellow cover, Disney characters in marching band. #2, 1951, 25c. Giant size comic featuring Donald Duck in "Captures the Range Rustlers," Li'l Bad Wolf in "The Pygmy Pigs," Mickey Mouse in "Ram's Head Ramblers," and Chip ?N' Dale, the Ugly Duckling, Little Hiawatha, Grandma Duck, Guz & Jaq in untitled stories. Comic also has one-page gag strips and games and puzzles. Wraparound cover. Story and art credits: unknown. 112 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Joe Simon (as Chester Gould). "Murder by Mail," script and art by Chester Gould; Diet Smith rewards B. O. Plenty by buying a small truck farm; Nilon and Hoze and her chauffeur plot to steal money from her aunt using B. O. as a foil. "Identity Exposed," script and art by Chester Gould; Widow Hoze laughs when she realizes B. O. Plenty is not her mail-order groom; The real groom dies at the hands of Nilon's friend Rod. Untitled story, script and art by Chester Gould; Rod and Nilon bury Mortimer's body in a road bed; B. O. and Gravel Gertie get better acquainted. Dick Tracy Comics Monthly house ad. Untitled one-page story; Sparkle Plenty devises to protect her goldfish from her cat. "How Well Do You Know the Law?" Calling All Sleuths activity page; Questions about Junks, Dollar Bills, Bobbies, Gunsel, Bluebeard. "Special Agent of the F. B. I." text story. Dagwood Comics house ad. Wheaties ad featuring promo for 8 Walt Disney Comic Books. "Model for Murder" text story. Dick Tracy Minit Mystery; Dick and Pat solve the murder of a banker. Ad: "Now! Get Genuine Walt Disney Masks on Wheaties Boxes!" 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 60, Issue 4 - July, 1951, 6.5" x 9", 114 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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During the 1940s, military hero Don Winslow was the star of a comic strip, a movie serial and a popular radio show in addition to this Fawcett comic. In a three-part story, the US Navy's latest base on the Pacific island of Suaki is attacked, but Don and Red's investigation reveals the attack came from someone on the base. By the time they realize the rebel leader Santos is behind the attack, Don and Red have been thrown to the hungry sharks. Soon they find themselves at the center of a full-on armed skirmish. Bell Bottom Bill; The Attack on Suaki, Chapter One: Death on the Wing; Warriors of the Sea: Torpedo Passage; The Attack on Suaki, Chapter Two: Perilous Journey; Shipwreck and Seaweed: Hounded; The Attack on Suaki, Chapter Three: Trails End!; Tugboat Tucker. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 12, Issue 5 - July, 1951. 6.5" x 8.5", 114 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 13, Issue 7 - July 1951. Cover by Robert Gibson Jones. Science Fiction and Adventures stories. This issue features "The Dead Don't Die!" by Robert Bloch. Softcover Pulp, 7-in x 10-in, 132 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Summer 1951. Stories by David H. Keller, M.F. .Rupert, Kelvin Kent, Will Garth, A. Connell, Allen K. Lang, Matt Lee, and Dave Dryfoos. Alex Schomburg illustration. 7-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 150 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 4 - Issue 5, July 1951. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. This issue includes articles on Masks, the Oldest Form of Magic, How to Be a Mind Reader, and the Art of Dowsing! Also "I Photographed Space Ships!" Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos). Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Otto Messmer. Stories and art by Otto Messmer and Joe Oriolo. Comics adventures of the popular, long-running cartoon character; this series often featured art by the two men most associated with Felix, Otto Messmer and Joe Oriolo. Felix creates a hat that allows him to control inanimate objects, but the machine soon develops a mind of its own! A magical pencil can make anyone into an artist, leading Felix on a fanciful adventure. But when he gets a speeding ticket, the cop tries to use the magic pencil to fill out the ticket. Art Trouble; Ill Power; Giant Sighs; School Daze; Jolly Jungle. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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The Magic Fountain, script by Del Connell, art by Bob Moore; Uncle Scrooge sends Donald and his nephews to the mountain country of Arainia to bring back some water from their fountains of youth. The Wonders of Nature, art by Bob Moore; A woodpecker interrupts Donald's lecture to his nephews on the wonders of nature. Give-and-Take, art by Bob Moore; Donald tries to get some sleep, but his nephews keep disturbing him while playing with a variety of toy guns. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Indicia title is "Zane Grey's KING of the ROYAL MOUNTED, No. 340." Cover art by Jim Gary. Brief history of the Mounties. The Murder of Slick Jon, art by Jim Gary (pages 1-28) and Rodlow Willard (pages 29-34); Slick Jon the Gambler is murdered in an ambush, witnessed by Footloose, a young boy; When news of the killing hits town, the most likely suspects are Billy and Mandy, whose father was swindled by Slick Jon; Billy is arrested, and when Footloose is taken to town by King, Coroner Webb, who is part of the gang that killed Slick Jon, dismisses his testimony and threatens to send him to an orphanage.; King helps Billy escape from jail and sends him to the gang's hideout to try to join up with the killers. Reprinted from King of the Royal Mounted (King Features Syndicate) 1945 daily newspaper strips. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Unbirthday Party with Alice in Wonderland" - Written by Don R. Christensen. Art by Al Hubbard. Cover by Dan Gormley. Starring Alice in Wonderland, Dinah, The White Rabbit, Tweedledee, Tweedledum, The Walrus and The Carpenter! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Indicia title is "PORKY PIG in the LUCKY PEPPERMINT MINE, No. 342." Cover pencils by Ralph Heimdahl. The Lucky Peppermint Mine, art by John Carey; Porky is the heir to his Uncle Shorty's estate, but the will stipulates that he must stay out of trouble for two weeks; Porky and Bugs go to Peppermint Mountain, the site of Uncle Shorty's mine, only to find a lawyer who is very determined to have Porky get in trouble with the law. Misadventures with a Whale, art by Tony Strobl; Porky buys a fishing boat and Sylvester is his crew; After catching a load of fish, they snag a whale which takes them on a wild ride. Painting the Fence back cover strip, art by Phil de Lara. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 2, Issue 2 - July, 1951. Cover by MIlton Luros. Stories by L. Sprague de Camp, Lester Del Rey and George O. Smith. Illustrations by Milton Luros, Kiemle, and Poulton. 7-in. x 10-in. 96 newsprint pages B&W. Cover price $0.20.

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Vol. 10 #7 - July 1951. Humor Magazine featuring jokes and cartoons. 7 1/4-in. x 10 1/4-in., 64 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Vol. 2, No. 4 - July , 1951. 5.5" x 7.5", 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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"Downfall." A woman's all consuming greed drives her boxer husband to success and then the brink of death. Also includes: "House of Shadows"; "One is Guilty"; "Black-Out!"; and "The Phony Rubies." Pencils and inks by W. Broderick and Cal Massey. Cover price $0.10.

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July 13, 1951. "America's First Motion Picture Trade Journal." Variety-like magazine covering the movie news of the week. 9.25 in. x 12.25 in.; black and white with spot color; 16 pages.

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July 20, 1951. "America's First Motion Picture Trade Journal." Variety-like magazine covering the movie news of the week. 9.25 in. x 12.25 in.; black and white with spot color; 12 pages.

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July 27, 1951. "America's First Motion Picture Trade Journal." Variety-like magazine covering the movie news of the week. 9.25 in. x 12.25 in.; black and white with spot color; 12 pages.

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Painted cover by Henry Kiefer. Stories and art by Frank Frazetta, Tony DiPreta, Ed Moore, Bill Walton, Harold LeDoux, H. G. Peter and Fred Guardineer. Non-fiction comics featuring true tales of heroism from everyday people and courage on the battlefield. Two stories of quick-thinking people saving children from drowning, both featuring early art by comics legend Frank Frazetta; A paratrooper makes a daring midair maneuver when his chute doesn't open. Sky Welcome with Open Arms; Shyly Accepts Awards; A Friend in Deed; Pulls Boy from Path of Truck; Down to the Sea; But Not in Ships; Handicapped Heroine; Taxi in the Pond; On the Job; The Scared Life Saver; Knee-Pants Sleuths; Braves Fire Twice to Rescue Little Girl; Guardian Angel; Unsung Heroes of America; Outstanding Lifeguard; Fire in the Oxygen Tent; Invisible Killer; Brave Heart; 3 Year Old Hero; Artist Rescues 4 Year Old; No Greater Love; Wall of Fire; On Furlough from Korean War. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Norwegian weekly family magazine published in Oslo, Norway with articles on food, fashion, and world events. Also includes a two-page color comic-strip section. 10.5" x 14.75", 28 pages, PC/PB&W. Note: All text in Norwegian.

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Cover by Al Avison (credited as Ham Fisher). Stories and art by Ham Fisher and Al Avison. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. Joe faces a rematch with British boxer Eustace Pinkney-Grimes in an issue-length battle. Plus solo stories featuring Little Max and Humphrey. Also featuring vintage ads for Disney character masks (on Wheaties cereal boxes) and Walt Disney mini-comics in exchange for Wheaties box tops. Fun alligator-wrestling cover by Al Avison (credited as Ham Fisher). Pinkney-Grimes Tries Again; The Battle Turns; The End; Joe Battles the Swamp Terror; Little Max: Growing Pains; Humphrey: Compass Capers; Hector the Director; Humphrey Teaches Teacher a Lesson. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover features Johnny Mack Brown. Stories and art by Jesse Marsh and others. Movie cowboy Johnny Mack Brown and his horse Rebel face down owlhoots and outlaws in the Old West. Johnny is hired to guard the Deadwood stagecoach on its run, but someone doesn't want him to be there. He soon learns that outlaws plan to hijack the stagecoach and abduct the governor's daughter. Finding her means crossing a dangerous rope bridge to a high plateau. Stagecoach Buckaroo; Doggoned Smart; Snake-Eyes Rawson. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Marvin Stein, Mo Marcus, Jack Abel and Mort Meskin. Pioneering crime comic Justice Traps the Guilty was produced by the studio of comics legends Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, creators of Captain America. A gang abducts an artist and forces him to create counterfeit bills. A thug endangers his co-hoods by indulging his various superstitions during crimes. A blackmailer uses faked photographs to squeeze money out of his victims. I Was a Counterfeiter; Closeups; The Superstitious Bandit; Fear, Incorporated; Triumph of Science; Foto Frame-Up. 44 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Painted cover by Allen Anderson. Stories and art by Gene Colan, Jerry Siegel, and Murphy Anderson. Sent to Earth to prevent nuclear war, Lars of Mars must first convince TV producer June Conway that he's a real Martian. "Rascally totalitarian scientist" Dr. Raskov creates a freezing gun that threatens to upset the balance of power in the Cold War, unless Lars can destroy it. Lars tries to help a baseball pro live up to a little boy's admiration of him. The writer for the Lars stories is Jerry Siegel, co-creator of Superman, who said, "I knew people would have difficulty forgetting a Martian with a Swedish name." Captain Ken Brady, Rocket Pilot, investigates the mystery of The Boy Who Wasn't There, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. In another Colan story, a family goes on a weekend outing to the Moon, a routine occurrence in the year 2000. Plus fun facts about Mars and the Universe, and Amazing Prophecies. Another terrific painted cover by Allen Anderson, a highlight of the short-lived series. Our Amazing Universe; The Terror Weapon!; The Crucial Game!; Amazing Prophecies; A Certain Type of Magic; Week-End on the Moon; Captain Ken Brady, Rocket Pilot: The Boy Who Wasn't There; This Weird World; The Earthshaker! Final issue of the series; some stories were reprinted in 3-D in the 1980s. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Stan Campbell and others. Movie cowboy Lash Larue is known for his trademark black outfit and his skill with a bullwhip. "Roving marshal" Lash investigates when a disabled ex-sheriff suddenly cuts ties with the townspeople who support his pension fund. When an outlaw targets the widows of Dover County, Lash gets especially irate, but to catch the dress-wearing outlaw, Lash must dress in drag himself. An escaped convict in a theatrical costume tries to convince hapless settlers that he's the undercover "King of Cellmania." Plus a vintage ad for Lash Larue's movies and TV show. The Pension Murder Case; Molasses Mouth; Wagonwheels; The Widow's Purse; Dusty: Wolf Pack; Slayer at Sundown; The King of Cellmania. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.