Comic books 1952 w/ month not specified

Volume 3, 1st Printing - "Pick-Up Girl" by Roland Vane. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 4, 1st Printing - "Make Mine a Shroud" by Michael Storme. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 5, 1st Printing - "Hot Dames on Cold Slabs" by Michael Storme. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $0.35.

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No. 7 - 1952. 5.25" x 7.25", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 11, 1st Printing - "Curtains for Carla" by Michael Storme. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $0.35.

Hardbound collection compiled by Lev Gleason Publications for the library of Edward and Morton Rosenthal. Features trimmed and bound copies of every 1952 issue of: Crime Does Not Pay, Crime & Punishment, Daredevil, and Boy Illustories. 7-1/2" x 10".

Frank Frazetta art, entire issue and cover. Lil Abner and the Creatures from Drop-Outer Space (circa early 1950s) is an undated promotional comic distributed by the Job Corp giveaway. This comic is unique in that the comic is entirely illustrated (cover and interior) by Frank Frazetta. In his entire career, Frazetta illustrated only two comics cover to cover. The other is Thunda #1.

Mischievous Eva is an adorable counterpart to those other 1950s misadventurers, Little Audrey and Little Lulu. In a story that precedes a Calvin & Hobbes storyline by 40 years, the boys decide to kidnap Little Eva's doll and hold it for ransom. Little Joe gets a "job" as reporter for the older boys' hand-printed newspaper, but he's unclear on what makes a story newsworthy. Eva's strict Aunt Amanda offers to babysit for the day, but she's not prepared for Eva's antics. The Ransom Note; Little Joe: No News Is Good News; Daffy-Taffy; Nipper Plays It Smart; The Galloping Pollywoggles. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Mischievous Eva is an adorable counterpart to those other 1950s misadventurers, Little Audrey and Little Lulu. When Eva decides to run away from home, the boys let her live in their clubhouse, but they've got a secret plan. Eva's mom asks her to run an errand, which she delegates to her friend, who delegates it to another friend, and so on. Eva's father tires of being ignored when the soap operas are on, so he decides to out-drama the TV drama. Military Man; Home Sweet Home; The Errand; The Pearl Divers; Little Ike: Super Salesman; Tear Jerker; Comedy Column; A Leap Year Proposal; A Dog's Best Friend; Daily Bugle. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Mischievous Eva is an adorable counterpart to those other 1950s misadventurers, Little Audrey and Little Lulu. Hot Rod gets stuck when trying to follow the girls to their new hideout. The boys and the girls compete for the affections of a cute dog at the beach. Eva attempts to make a ghost costume for Nipper, but only succeeds in ruining his mom's best tablecloth. The Cave; Sick Call; A Dogged Tale; Have You Heard This One?; Comedy Column; The Masquerade Party. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Little Golden Record #R67 - 1952. Contains "Tarzan Song" and "Jungle Dance". packaging measures 7.5" x 6.5", record measures 6"

Volume #4 (of 11) contains issues #43-54. This is the bound volume produced by Dell publishing for limited distribution to selected employees. A bond volume was produced each year collecting the issues that were released over the previous twelve months.

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The Little Trees That Went To School (1952) is a promotional comic published by the International Paper Co. This is a tale about the importance and preservation of trees and forests. 16 pages, full color, 7-in. x 10-in., slick cover and pages, with no cover price.

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Beloved series for kids full of info on a singular topic. "Birds and Their Babies" written by Reata D. McDonough. 5.5" x 8.25", 36 pages, B&W

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Beloved series for kids full of info on a singular topic. "The Grocery Store" written by Helen Price. 5.5" x 8.25", 36 pages, B&W

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Cover by Maurice Whitman. Adventures of Long Bow, a young Blackfoot boy raised by kindly Trapper Jim. A renegade Crow chieftain abducts Long Bow and a Pawnee boy; Long Bow and his friends debate the hunting skill of the fox; The wise seer Running Elk visits Long Bow's tribe to foretell their future. Another beautiful cover by Maurice Whitman. The Young Captives of Ambush Trail; The Phantom Fox; Long Bow. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Maurice Whitman. Adventures of Long Bow, a young Blackfoot boy raised by kindly Trapper Jim. The Utes return a Blackfeet captive as a token of peace; A Mandan raider captures Bright Star and demands the boys help him escape the Blackfeet camp; The mysterious shaman who lives behind Old Stone Face helps the boys protect a white teen from Pawnee raiders. Another dramatic cover by Maurice Whitman. The Rattlesnake Raiders; Orphans of the Trail; Long Bow. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Harry Anderson, Bill Woolfolk, and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Sheila goes to Hollywood to follow her dreams of stardom, but the only good thing she finds there is a cab driver named Bill. Businessman John shells out big bucks in pursuit of a trophy wife, while overlooking faithful secretary Virginia. Vacationing Kathy falls for ski instructor Hal, but he has his own reasons for keeping his distance from her. Cry, Beauty, Cry; I Tried to Buy Love; Secrets from a Love Diary; Prescription for Happiness; He Couldn't Love Me. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Syd Shores, Ed Robbins, Bill Woolfolk, Bob Rogers and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Barbara follows her friend Kay into lucrative work as an escort, but her boyfriend Scott balks at her new job. Barry loves Joan, but breaks up with her because she's sloppy. Lillian dates her boss David, but maintaining her independence is important to her. I Was a Party Girl; Sloppy Joan; Prescription for Happiness; I'm No Man's Woman! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Mort Leav and Bob Rogers. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Arlene can't get over her ex Kurt, but when she calls her new beau by Kurt's name, she realizes something has to change. Ruth almost scares off new love Bart by trying to rush him into marriage. Joan loves wealthy Philip, but feels more at home with working-class mechanic Jerry. Kisses I Couldn't Forget; Just Married; Secrets from a Love Diary; Prescription for Happiness; My Kind of Man? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Syd Shores, Al Gordon, Rocco Mastroserio, Harry Anderson, Mort Leav and Bob Rogers. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Waitress Betsy falls for Chad, who owns the diner where she works, but Chad only has eyes for chorus girl Sharon. Karen is so tightfisted with her money that it drives her fiance Donald to break it off with her. Socially awkward Mary doesn't know how to approach Kevin at office get-togethers. Wake Up and Love!; A Penny For My Heart!; Prescription for Happiness; The Loneliest Girl in Town! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Syd Shores, Ed Robbins, Bill Woolfolk, and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Cathie is drawn to unavailable men like Stephen, while she keeps interested Craig at arm's length. Beverly dates her boss Terry, but, feeling threatened by new employee Ellen, reveals her true nature. Factory clerk Elaine is both repulsed and attracted by boorish foreman Marty. The Marrying Kind!; The Catty Kind of Girl!; Prescription for Happiness; Shannon's Girl! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Alice Kirkpatrick cover. In order of appearance: "Blind to Her Game" reprinted in Glamorous Romances (1949) #89; "Too Reckless for Her"; "Week End Romance"; and "The Men Who Loved Sally". "Help Yourself to Allure: How to Set Pin Curls, A Youthful Hair Style, Lines Between the Eyes..." text article reprinted from "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #48 and reprinted as "Help Yourself To Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #20, "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #62, and "For a More Glamorous You..." in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 31 (1955) #3. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Alice Kirkpatrick cover. In order of appearance: "Dangerous to Love"; "The Wrong Man in Her Heart"; "They Called Me Bad Girl"; and "Brief Enchantment" reprinted in Love Experiences (1949) #38a. "Help Yourself To Allure: Romance in Your Hands..." text article reprinted from "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #41 and reprinted as "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #68 and as "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #41. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Alice Kirkpatrick cover. In order of appearance: "Flight From Heartbreak"; "The Lady Misbehaves"; "Her Daring Deception"; and "Reputation Wrecker". "Help Yourself To Allure: Posture, Poise, and Personality..." text article reprinted from "Short-Cuts to Glamor..." in All Romances (1949) #2, and reprinted as "For a More Glamorous You..." in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 30 (1954) #4 and as "Be Poised, Be Graceful..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 36 (1955) #1. 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "Second Best with Her" reprinted in Love at First Sight (1949) #39; "Scandal Girl" reprinted from Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #46; "Fugitive Bride"; and "They Called Me Man-Snatcher". "Help Yourself To Allure: Stretch Your Way to Beauty, How to Express Yourself..." text article reprinted from "For Beauty's Sake..." in Revealing Romances (1949) #2, and reprinted as "Stretch Your Way to Beauty..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 32 (1953) #3 and as "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #65. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Mort Leav, Bill Woolfolk, Syd Shores and Harry Anderson. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Glorias boyfriend Ken returns from Korea suffering from PTSD (then called "shell shock"), until a fateful accident changes everything for both of them. Farmer Jeff has stars in his eyes while letting beautiful actress Rita perform with her troupe in his barn, but his gal Diana doesn't trust showbiz types. Tod loves Lois, but her demands for material gifts and "proofs" of love drive him away. Dangerous Love!; Passion's Fool!; SOS for Love!; I Want the Moon! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Ed Robbins. Stories and art by Mort Leav, Al Gordon, Ed Robbins and Harry Anderson. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Charlotte becomes so possessive in her relationships that her boyfriend Joe has to visit with friends in secret. Nancy goes to a vacation resort to get over Bob, and meets someone new. When Sandra learns that handsome doctor Stephen works with unwed mothers, she displays some of the sad prejudices of the era, in a story that reveals cultural norms of the time. Wanted... A Man to Love Me!; Mother Didn't Tell Me!; SOS for Love!; A Cold Heart and Empty Arms! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ed Robbins. Stories and art by John Buscema, Mort Leav, Ed Robbins and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Sue asks Love Journal if her love of bandleader Larry can survive his sudden fame, in an early story by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. "Usherette" Nora is torn between steady theater manager Howard, or rich Randy, who's just out for a good time. Ranch gal Peggy is used to life on the farm and not so interested in looking "feminine," until she falls for handsome Jon. Plus an article on "So You Want to be a Bathing Beauty." Careless with My Kisses; The Man I Wanted!; SOS for Love!; I Want to be Loved! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Mort Leav, Harry Anderson and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Bess has a yen for handsome Ben, but her parents insist on setting her up with Chet, in one of two early stories (and cover) in this issue by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Buscema also drew the SOS for Love story, in which Peter and Elizabeth's romance is derailed by Peter's domineering mother. Love Vampire!; Second Best Love!; SOS for Love!; My Big Chance! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Mort Leav, Syd Shores and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Betty seeks advice from Love Journal when she fears her marriage-minded mother will scare off her new boyfriend, in an early story (and cute good-girl cover) by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Elaine is torn between Vince, her childhood pal and would-be fiance, and wealthy playboy Roy. Gloria is ready to start dating her handsome neighbor Doug, until she meets Doug's fiancee Rosa. Plus an advice column on the dangers of "petting," showcasing the values of the time. Shameful Love; Ten O'Clock Town; SOS for Love!; I Tempted Fate. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Mort Leav, Harry Anderson and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Holly falls for Jon, but accidentally discovers that Jon's fiancee Sharon is only marrying him for his money. Holly asks Love Journal for advice, in an early story (and cover) by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Young Doug and Sally decide to get married, despite advice to the contrary, and soon regret it when they can't stop arguing with each other. Shy, reserved redhead Elaine can't bring herself to tell Roger that she loves him. Meant for Each Other!; A Ring on My Finger; SOS for Love!; Love Me as I AM! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. Stories by unknown. Art by Little Al, Bill Ward, Charles Sultan, W.G. Hargis and unknown. Love letters and the revealing tales of the lovers who wrote them! In this issue: "It was wild and unbelievable, but it was happening to me! A total stranger's lips possessed mine!" See "My Bewildered Heart!" with pencils by Little Al. Plus: "Torment of Jealousy" with art by Bill Ward and W.G. Hargis; "One Reckless Fling" with pencils by Charles Sultan; 1-page text story "Suspicious Fool"; and "Reaching for the Moon" with pencils by W.G. Hargis. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. Stories by unknown. Art by John Forte, Bill Ward and unknown. Love letters and the revealing tales of the lovers who wrote them! In this issue: "It was the kind of kiss that only two young people, suddenly in love, can experience!" See "My Cheated Heart"! Plus: "Web of Illusion!" with art by John Forte and Bill Ward; "I Was the Other Woman"; 1-page text story "With My Regrets"; and "Wild Oats" with pencils by Bill Ward. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover of Dorothy McGuire and Howard Keel. Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Sultan, Little Al, John Forte, Bill Ward and unknown. Love letters and the revealing tales of the lovers who wrote them! In this issue: "Not even the threat of disaster could stop the relentless urge that drove me into his arms!" Read "Gambler's Girl" with pencils by Charles Sultan. Plus: "I Was a Wallflower!" with pencils by Little Al; "Reunion with Romance" with art by John Forte and Bill Ward; 1-page text story "Advice to the Lovelorn"; and "Escape from the Wedding" with pencils by Little Al. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Al Grenet. Stories by unknown. Art by John Forte, Gene Colan, Al Grenet and unknown. Love letters and the revealing tales of the lovers who wrote them! In this issue: "In Norm's embrace I was unaware of Andrea entering the room until..." Don't miss "My Shattered Reputation" with inks by Al Grenet. Plus: "College for Kisses"; "Foolhardy" with art by John Forte; 1-page text story "Love and Determination"; and "No Wedding Bells for Me" with art by Gene Colan. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. Stories by unknown. Art by Ogden Whitney and unknown. Love letters and the revealing tales of the lovers who wrote them! In this issue: "I felt desired, wanted...as if this thing that was happening to me was meant to be..." Don't miss "Starved for Kisses" with art by Ogden Whitney. Plus: "I'll Fight for You"; "Broken Dreams"; 1-page text story "True Value"; and "I'll Be Waiting"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Al Grenet. Stories by unknown. Art by Leo Morey and unknown. Love letters and the revealing tales of the lovers who wrote them! In this issue: "But now, Steve, I know I'll never stop loving you...of that I'm sure...Debbie can't mean that much to you..." See "A Memory of Love"! Plus: "I Was Thrill Crazy" with pencils by Leo Morey; "Deceitful Dream"; 1-page text story "Let Love Come First"; and "Written Proposal"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Al Hartley. Edited by Stan Lee? Stories by unknown. Art by Mike Sekowsky, Sheldon Moldoff?, Art Gates?, George Klein, Bernard Krigstein, Morris Weiss?, Christopher Rule? and unknown. Featuring: "Love on the Rebound"; "No Turning Back"; "When Kisses Grow Cold"; and "I Take This Man..."! Plus: 2-page text story "A Chance for Love"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.