Comic books 1952 w/ month not specified

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Cover by Gene Fawcette. Stories and art by Louis Ravielli and Gene Fawcette. Pre-Code horror comics set in exotic lands form this one-shot from Toby Press. A man visiting France sees the image of a long-dead woman in a mirror. Dan finds love and horror while visiting New Orleans during Mardi Gras. While visiting England, Marion gets lost in an old castle and finds herself 500 years in the past. The Mirror of Cagliostro; Murder At the Mardi Gras; Strange Romance: Love of Roger Hardin; Time Is Running Out; Death Ship. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Horror, Crime, and Science Fiction books that appeared around 1952. Each E.C. Annual contains four complete books that did not sell on the stands which were rebound in the annual format, minus the covers, and sold from the E.C. Office and on the stands in key cities. The contents of each annual may vary in the same year. Cover price $0.25.

Talking It Over (1952 Caterpillar) is a promotional comic book distributed by the Caperpillar Co. Unlike other Caterpillar promotional comics, this title does not deal wth any specific product, but instead deals in engine parts and accessories for Caterpillar Diesel Engines. Full color, 8.5-in. x 11-in.

Reprinted issue of Tarzan 31 with cover from Tarzan 30 on front. Story is exactly the same. Distributed in the Republic of Mexico.

Whitman Reprint Edition. Authorized Abridged Edition. Story of Tarzan in the city of gold as told by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Hardcover with full-color dust jacket. 5.5" x 8", 250 pages, text with occasional illustrations.

Whitman Reprint Edition. Authorized Abridged Edition. Story of Tarzan in the city of gold as told by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Hardcover with full-color dust jacket. 5.5" x 8", 250 pages, text with occasional illustrations.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. To get away from her family's new small town and back to her boyfriend Don, Connie will do anything, including fake a romance with a local lumberjack, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Edna falls for Jack, the writer in her family boardinghouse, but then she sees he's writing letters to Carole. Small-town gal Edna wants to rebel, so she dates guys with flashy cars and bad reputations. Thorns in My Heart; Small-Town Bombshell; I Learned My Lesson the Hard Way!; Not Strictly Business; Trial Romance; Pitfalls of Jealousy. 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Helen meets her sister's handsome boyfriend Fred and immediately sets out to steal him, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Joan finds romance with painter Pierre in Paris, which quickly turns to scandal when she meets his tempestuous ex, Zaza. Terry falls for Tom after he picks her up hitchhiking, so she doesn't have the heart to tell him she owns the chemical plant where he works. Reckless Pastime; I Stole My Sister's Boyfriend; Allergic to Love; I Went Wild in Paris; Wrong-Way Romance; I Had to Be Tamed; My Shameful Secret. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Lily Renee and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Jane is so eager to get out of her small town, she runs away to Chicago with truck driver Joe, in a story featuring a great "nightlife of Chicago" montage panel by Baker. In another Baker story, soldier Larry convinces Julie to keep their relationship secret, but that makes things awkward when her old childhood sweetheart wants to pick things up again. Susie tells childhood bestie Gloria that "there's a wall of boys around you" now that they're in high school, in a story featuring art by pioneering female comics artist Lily Renee. A promotion gives Peggy the chance to get back at Isabel, the woman who stole Bill from her, but that doesn't solve anything. Romance on the Rebound; I Ran Away With a Truck Driver; I Was a Secret Sweetheart; Remodeled for Romance; I Overstepped the Mark; Weekend Paradise. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Lily Renee. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Waitress Barbara gets a chance at modeling stardom, but her boyfriend Tom isn't sure if he likes it, in a story with art by Baker. Diane is strangely attracted to the rough and bullying Bruiser, and all her friends are appalled. Square coed Kay decides to be a little more wild and develops a reputation, in a story with art by pioneering female comics artist Lily Renee. I Was a Double Date Jinx; From Waitress to Model; Diamond in the Rough; Country Courtship; I Was a Campus Tramp; I Learned My Lesson. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Bobbie marries young but isn't ready to give up being a kid just yet, even after she has a baby, in a story with art by Baker. Jeanie starts dating soldier Bob to prove to Jeff that she is grown up. Dorothy enjoys playing the field, until she falls for Slim, who's also playing the field, in a story that may be the work of pioneering female comics artist Lily Renee. I Doublecrossed My Heart; I Was a Child Bride; Kid Sister; Caught in a Triangle at a Resort Hotel; Discarded Sweethearts Are an Easy Mark!; Too Loose to Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

First edition, first printing, 1952. Written by Richard Elam, illustrated by Charles Geer. Short stories with titles like "The Iron Moon," "Sol's Little Brother," "Red Sands," and many others. Maroon cloth with dust jacket. 5 3/4-in. x 8 1/2-in., 254 pages, B&W text.

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Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by A. C. Hollingsworth and others. Pre-Code jungle adventures from L. B. Cole's Star Publications. Jungle hero Jo-Jo faces the terror of the Tarantula Men. Jo-Jo battles a beast-man and a gigantic snake to free Tanee and other beautiful women from a witch doctor. Beautiful Torla drugs Jo-Jo and abducts his mate Tanee to the aptly named Rodent Island. Spooky cover by L. B. Cole. Jo-Jo, Congo King; World Facts; Jo-Jo, Congo King: Feathered Serpent; The Greedy Leopard; Wild Betty of the West; The Saga of British Caryl; Jo-Jo, Congo King: Rodent Island; Dream Mystery. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow and Matt Baker. Pre-Code jungle adventures from L. B. Cole's Star Publications. Witch doctor Kala turns Tanee into a mindless slave, putting Jo-Jo on the warpath. Bombo battles the golden gorilla guardian of a sacred temple, in a story by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Beautiful Torla drugs Jo-Jo and abducts his mate Tanee to the aptly named Rodent Island. Terrific gorilla/good-girl cover with bondage elements by L. B. Cole. The Wrath of Kara; Jo-Jo, Congo King: The Golden Ghost Gorilla; Jo-Jo, Congo King: Nightmare of Destruction; Dream Mystery. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow and others. Pre-Code jungle adventures from L. B. Cole's Star Publications. Bombo battles a tentacled horror from deep in the jungle. Tange discovers the Temple of the Moon God. A former circus strongman ventures into a lost African kingdom that supposedly holds the secret of eternal life. Fun octopus attack/good-girl cover by L. B. Cole. Bombo: The Creeping Scourge; Revenge of Blood; Tange: The Evil Heart; The Curse of Sheah. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Art Bartsch and Connie Rasinski. St. John presents the comics adventures of the characters of animator Paul Terry's studio. In a real change of venue, Mighty Mouse guides a wagon train of mice across the West to Boonetown, but cat outlaws plan a raid. Heckle and Jeckle work as caddies, and set the sport of golf back 50 years. Gandy Goose tries to find a way to overcome sleepwalking. Gandy Writes a Book; Mighty Mouse: Trouble Trail; Dinky: The Little Genius; Gandy Goose: The Sleep Walker; Heckle and Jeckle: Slap-Happy Caddies. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

That the World May Believe (circa 1952; no publication or copyright date given in this comic).

Volume 1, Issue 1, 1952. Biography on Liz Taylor with photos and stories. 98 pages. 8.5 in. x 10.5 in. B&W. Cover price $0.25.

1st Printing - Written by Freeman Hubbard. The tale of the Phantom Brakeman is just one of the thrilling stories in this book. There is also the story of a train that never came back; the tale of Casey Jones' last ride; and the breathtaking account of how young Kate saved an express train from plunging into the stormy river. Best of all - each of these incredible adventures really happened! Softcover Digest, 5" x 7.5", 92 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $0.25.

2nd or later printing - Written by Freeman Hubbard. The tale of the Phantom Brakeman is just one of the thrilling stories in this book. There is also the story of a train that never came back; the tale of Casey Jones' last ride; and the breathtaking account of how young Kate saved an express train from plunging into the stormy river. Best of all - each of these incredible adventures really happened! Softcover Digest, 5" x 7.5", 92 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $0.25.

2nd or later printings. 4.5" x 7", 256 pages, B&W, Text Only.

1st Printing - Written by John Saxon. She hated men - but knew how to love them. Softcover Digest, 5" x 7", 128 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $0.35.

First Printing - 1952. Helen E. Hokinson was a staff cartoonist for "The New Yorker". Over a 20-year span, she contributed 68 covers and more than 1,800 cartoons. Hardcover with dust jacket, 8" x 10.5", 88 pages, B&W single-panel cartoons.

This is America by Joseph W. Musial (1952) was planned as a promotional giveaway by Edu-Graph Productions, but was never published. Only sample copies were printed and few, possibly only one or two, still exist. This is America tells the story of a young woman, Sonja, who escapes to America from a totalitarian state. Once in America, she is given a tour of Washington, D.C. and in the process, learns about the freedoms now available to her as an American. 12 pages, 7-in. x 10-in., heavy paper, no cover price.

Photo cover of actors Jane Greer and William Lundigan starring in the 20th Century Fox film "Friendly Island". In order of appearance: "Spoiled Darling"; "Love Hold the Pen"; "I Gambled With Love"; "Heart in Glove"; "Don't Break My Heart"; and "Ways to Lose Him". Comic advertisements for Slinky and Erector. "Debora and the Athlete: A Date With Gorden James Was Her Fondest Dream!" illustrated text story by Margaret Isbell. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "Heaven in My Arms," art by John Celardo; Lani can't marry Don until he finishes his degree, and she feels suffocated living at home; As a favor to a friend, Lani double dates with her former boyfriend Jerry, who wants her back; After a dinner with her family and Don's parents goes wrong, Lani argues with Don; He tells her that he has a good job offer but it will mean an additional year before they can wed. "One Man's Girl" one-page story, art by John Celardo. "I Fooled My Heart," pencils by Mike Sekowsky; Dolly lies and breaks a date with faithful Len so she can date football star Barry; Barry turns out to be selfish and makes an unwanted romantic move on her; Dolly flees and is greeted when she gets home by Len. "What's His Line?" one-page story; A girl tells her younger sister what sort of boys she doesn't like. "Love Problems," art by Paul Robinson; Ellen is upset when she sees Doris with Bill, the boy Ellen has a crush on; Teacher Miss Rand gives Ellen some tips. "Double Trouble" one-page story, pencils by Valerie Barclay, inks by Paul Cooper. "Lesson in Love" text story by Margaret Isbell. "Telephone Teasers" one-page story. "Kisses Can Tell," art by Art Saaf; Nora is friends with brothers Steven and Rob; She kisses Rob then realises it's Steven she loves; Steven leaves for art school and Nora can't bear to tell Rob that he wasn't her choice. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover of actors Michael Rennie and Ann Blyth starring in the 20th Century Fox film "The House on the Square". In order of appearance: "I Wanted the Moon"; "Perfume of Love"; "Present Perfect"; "Rich in Love"; "My Tempted Heart"; "Penny-Wise Dates"; and "I Saw Him First". "Help Yourself to Love: A Cat and a Stranger Help Cindy Find Romance!" illustrated text story by Donald Bayne Hobart, illustration by Alex Toth. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover. In order of appearance: "You're My Everything"; "Back-Seat Driver"; "Wayward Kisses" art by Vernon Greene; "Let's Tell the World!"; "The Trouble With Love"; "Hold That Temper!"; "I Cheated at Love"; and "Love Problems". "Butterfly Heart: Mary Lee Was a Coward at Love, But Learned Her Lesson in Time" illustrated text story by Margaret Isbell. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover of actors Barbara Bates and Craig Hill starring in the 20th Century Fox film "The Outcasts of Poker Flat". In order of appearance: "Heaven For Two" art by Ralph Mayo; "I'll Find You!"; "I Vetoed Love"; "Here Is My Heart"; and "Fashion Is News". Advertisement for a magnetic toy car from Cracker Jack. "A Dream Comes True: Some Girls Kiss and Tell, But There Are Times When the Kiss Tells" illustrated text story by Margaret Isbell. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "My Outcast Heart"; "How To Lose Friends"; "Love Always Wins" art by Art Saaf; "Heart Divided" art by Alex Toth, reprinted in True Love (1986) #1 and in Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 TPB (2011 FB) #1-1ST; "Belated Honeymoon"; and "The Grudge Collector". "Bachelor Bait: Gina Was a Modern Huntress and Her Quarry Was a Woman Hater" illustrated text story by Mickey Klar Marks. 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Charles Dexter and others. Fawcett continues its early-'50s baseball one-shots with a look at the history of great baseball teams. A retrospective of the New York Giants from the vantage point of 1952 places special emphasis on their comeback from a disastrous season to win the playoffs in 1951. The cover includes photos of Willie Mays, Eddie Stanky, and other baseball greats of the era. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Fawcett continues its early-'50s baseball one-shots with a look at the history of great baseball teams. A retrospective of the New York Yankees from the vantage point of 1952 places special emphasis on their third consecutive world championship season in 1951. The photo cover features some baseball greats, including Yogi Berra, Casey Stengel, Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle. The Thrilling True Story of the Baseball Yankees; Tony Lazzeri, Hard-Hitting Yankee Great; The New York Yankees. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories by Gardner Fox. Art by Frank Frazetta. Cover by Frank Frazetta. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #47. A jungle lord fights to survive in a valley that time forgot, with art by legendary artist Frank Frazetta during his early years. Military pilot Roger Drum crash-lands in a lost African valley of ape-men and prehistoric monsters. To survive, he becomes the warrior Thun'da, a Tarzan-like figure. Now he must survive wild animals and the empire of queen Pha. This issue has the distinction of being the only original comic Frazetta illustrated from cover to cover. King of the Lost Lands; The Monsters from the Mists; When the Earth Shook; Gods of the Jungle. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Bob Powell. Cover by Bob Powell. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #56. A jungle lord fights to survive in a valley that time forgot. Kuviroo abducts a woman from the outside world, hoping to pass her off as a great white goddess; Berber slavers capture Pha and Thun'da, but luckily Muka the elephant is close by; Thun'da and Pha meet Cave Girl, just before they are all taken captive by the apemen of Kor. The White Goddess of Kotangu!; The Diamond Death; Jungle Killers!; The Ape God of Kor. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Bob Powell. Cover by Bob Powell. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #73. A jungle lord fights to survive in a valley that time forgot. A legendary waraxe appears to be cursed, but Thun'da suspects foul play; Thunda battles the dinosaur-god of the fishmen of Sharda; A gold hunter comes to the Dawn Lands and begins bullying humans and animals alike. The Axe of Death!; The Dragon Devil!; The Terror of the Witch Doctor!; Cave Girl: The Man Who Served Death! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Bob Powell. Cover by Bob Powell. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #78. A jungle lord fights to survive in a valley that time forgot. A sinister animal trainer uses hypnosis to drive the animals of the jungle into a murderous frenzy. Irana, queen of the Amazons, wants to make Thun'da her husband. Cave Girl faces the queen of the hidden city of Korchak, who uses trickery to keep her subjects in line. When the Jungle Went Mad!; The Women Warriors!; Cave Girl: The Shadow God of Korchak!; The Devil Drug! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by Gardner Fox and others. Art by Bob Powell. Cover by Bob Powell. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #83. A jungle lord fights to survive in a valley that time forgot. Attacks from the sky draw Thun'da to the city of the bird-women; A thief from the outside world tries to set himself up as ruler of a primitive kingdom; Escaped killers flee into Cave Girl's jungle and soon regret it. The Flying Devils!; Lord of the Little People!; Cave Girl: Death Comes Three Ways!; The Treasure of Lobengula! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Bob Powell. Cover by Bob Powell. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #86. A jungle lord fights to survive in a valley that time forgot. Thun'da works as a stuntman on a movie shoot, but is accused of murder when the director is killed. Thun'da, King Rex, and Irana's Amazons join forces to fight Arab slavers. A native tries to prove himself, and must be rescued repeatedly by Cave Girl, but maybe that's his plan. Terror of the Tusks!; Killer In The Dark!; Cave Girl: The Little Man Who Was All There!; The Women-Stealers! Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Whitman #2946. 32 pages of MGM's Tom and Jerry antics to color. 8" x 10 3/4", 32 pages, B&W Cover price $0.10.

Large coloring book featuring the popular '50s space adventurer. 11-in. x 14-in.; black and white; 16 pages; newsprint with heavier covers. Cover price $0.10.

Complete set of three Tom Corbett Space Cadet jigsaw puzzles with original illustrated box - 1952. Box measures 10.75" x 11.25", each puzzle measures 10.25" x 11", full color.

Little Nipper Junior Record Featuring the original cast from the Space Cadet Television show. Record in 7-in. x 7-in. Envelope.

1st printing. By Carey Rockwell. Hardcover, 7 5/8" x 5 1/4", 216 pages, B&W text with chapter illustrations.