Comic books 1952 w/ month not specified

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36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by George Frese. Stories by unknown. Art by George Frese, Harry Lucey and unknown. America's typical teen-age girl! In this issue: "Bee Yourself!" with pencils by George Frese - Ginger tries to win over her biology teacher by gifting him a queen bee; "All Steamed Up" with pencils by George Frese - Ginger tries to get Whiz as a prom date after playing hard to get, not realizing that she already accepted his prom invitation a month ago; "Out Dated" with pencils by Harry Lucey - Ginger's plan to turn down Ickky's invitation so she can take Tommy to the dance backfires when she learns that Tommy already has a date with Bunny; "All Cooped Up" with pencils by George Frese - Ickky makes a bet with Ginger that he can use applied psychology to make Patsy the most popular girl at the dance, which he does by discussing Patsy's new (chicken) coop with the other guys, who assume he's talking about a coupe; and "The Love Seat" with pencils by George Frese - Ickky and Monk fight over Ginger at Ginger's house and accidentally kiss each other on the love seat when the power goes out. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

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36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Canadian edition. Cover by George Frese Cover price $0.10.

Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Edited by Marcus Morris. Hardcover, 8-in x 10 1/2-in., 176 pages, Text with B&W illustrations

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino? Stories by Natalie Krigstein and unknown. Art by unknown. Though another man was kissing her, her heart cried out to her lost love..."Come Back to Me!" Also in this issue: "Yesterday's Love"; "Pursuit of Heartbreak" with story by Natalie Krigstein; untitled Joan 1-pager; "Forgotten Kisses"; "My Uncertain Heart"; 2-page Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column; untitled Fran 1-pager; and 1-pager "The Belle of the Ballroom"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover. In order of appearance: "Everything but a Heart" reprinted in Glamorous Romances (1949) #84; "I Played the Wrong Game" and "Grounds for Matrimony" reprinted in Ten Story Love Vol. 35 (1955) #5; and "Eyes Only for Him". "Glamorizing Yourself: For Prettier Smiles..." text article reprinted from "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #4 and from "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #38, reprinted as "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #23 and as "Hints for Beauty..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 33 (1954) #1, and partially reprinted in "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #27 and in "For a More Glamorous You..." in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 32 (1956) #3. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "Romance for Christmas"; "Too Many Men"; "Lady in a Jam" reprinted in Love at First Sight (1949) #38, in Weird Love (2014 IDW) #5, and in Weird Love HC (2015 IDW) That's the Way I Like It #1-1ST; and "Second-Choice Bride" reprinted from Love at First Sight (1949) #2 and reprinted in Ten Story Love Vol. 35 (1955) #6. "Glamorizing Yourself: How Not to Lose Him, Do You Want to Be Different? Vary Your Dates..." text article reprinted from "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #34 and reprinted as "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #56, "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #32, "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #73, and "That Extra Sparkle..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 36 (1955) #4. "Love Is Like That" poem by M. R. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover. In order of appearance: "Everything She Wanted, But..."; "Butterfly Girl" art by Alice Kirkpatrick; "No Wedding for Connie"; and "Backstage Heartbreak". "Glamorizing Yourself: Your Hands Reveal You..." text article reprinted as "For a More Glamorous You..." in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 27 (1952) #4, "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #22, and "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #29. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover. In order of appearance: "From out of the Past"; "Spellbound No Longer"; "Amelia Comes to Town" and "That Elusive Bachelor!" reprinted in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #74. "Glamorizing Yourself: Make the Most of Make-Up, For Beautiful Nails..." text article reprinted as "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #63. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover. In order of appearance: "Beautiful Imposter"; "Love at Your Own Risk" reprinted in Love at First Sight (1949) #39; "His Casual Kisses"; and "Marriage Deferred". "Glamorizing Yourself...Beauty Can Be a Handicap...How to Keep Cool..." text article reprinted from "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #1 and reprinted as "Glamorize Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #71. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover. In order of appearance: "Kissless Wedding" art by Alice Kirkpatrick; "Love Locked In"; "The Bride Grows Up"; and "The Kind Men Fall For". "Glamorizing Yourself: Perfume for Allure, A Girl Can Go Places If..." text article reprinted from "Short-Cuts to Glamor..." in All Romances (1949) #3, reprinted as "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #62, "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #24, "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #64, "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #33, and "For A More Glamorous You..." in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 31 (1955) #5, and partially reprinted from "A Girl Can Go Places If..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 29 (1951) #3. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover. In order of appearance: "Not Free to Love" reprinted in Love at First Sight #43; "Dangerous Encounter" reprinted in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #75; "Round Trip to Romance"; and "Second-Hand Glamour". "Glamorizing Yourself: Be Provocative, How to Handle a Romance..." text article reprinted from "For a More Glamorous You!" in Real Life Secrets (1949) #1 and reprinted as "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #21, "Be Smart About Love..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 35 (1955) #1, and "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #89. 36 pages. Full color.dddddddddd Cover price $0.10.

Stamp collection book. 48 Pages, B&W, 8.5" x 11". Cover price $0.50.

Stamp collection book. 48 Pages, B&W, 8.5" x 11". Cover price $0.50.

Stamp collection book. 48 Pages, B&W, 8.5" x 11". Cover price $0.50.

Stamp collection book. 48 Pages, B&W, 8.5" x 11". Cover price $0.50.

Photo Cover of Robert Clarke and Mala Powers from RKO Pictures. Stories by unknown. Art by Myron Fass, Jack Sparling and unknown. Eddy, taxi driver, makes a point of picking up Alice at the same time, the same place, every Friday. Alice falls for Eddy until she realizes he will never be rich. Instead, she goes out with her boss, Mr. Wentworth. One night on their way home, Mr. Wentworth is too forward and Alice is rescued by the taxi driver, who is none other than Eddy in "I Found Love in a Taxi!" Plus: Dr. Anthony King, Hollywood Psychiatrist, in "Too Fat for Love!" Also featuring "Powerhouse of Deceit!" and "I Just Love Acting!" And: "Mind your P.Q.!" Personality Quiz; message from Glenn Ford with his picture about giving support to the Community Chest; Q&A with John Wayne, with illustration by Frank Frazetta; and tips for "Good Health for Teen Agers"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Amusing promotional comic from 1952 about how "electricity certainly makes life easier." Who would have guessed? 16 pages, full color, 7-in. x 10-in., newsprint, no cover price.

Unpunched, unused Harvey Comics 3-D glasses circa 1950s. Blue cardstock with green plastic for the right eye and red plastic for the left. Measures 8-in. x 3-in.

Cover by Alex Raymond. Stories and art by Alex Raymond. An anthology series from Harvey that served to introduce and test out other series. This issue features reprints of Alex Raymond's incredibly well-drawn detective comic strip, Rip Kirby. Detective Rip Kirby goes after a kidnapping ring that sells children on the black market after they abduct a young boy. A profile of artist Alex Raymond includes a self-portrait. Also featuring a terrific pin-up by Alex Raymond on the back cover. Rip Kirby; The Kidnap Racket; Meet Alex Raymond; Harvey Comics Hits Pin-Up: Rip Kirby. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $86.00 View scans Centerfold detached at one staple, coming detached at second. Water damage. Tape on interior cover. Lateral spine tears. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Vic Donahue and others. An anthology series from Harvey that served to introduce and test out other series. This issue features classic tales of nurses in love. A woman struggles with the decision to keep her marriage secret. In an unusual story, Nurse Rita takes a job in Alaska and finds love while battling a diphtheria epidemic. Judith struggles to choose between two handsome doctors: reliable Alfred, or free-wheeling Raymond. Classic nursesploitation cover by Lee Elias. Shameless; My Secret Marriage; My Frozen Heart; My Hospital Romance. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Al Avison (?)."Meet Russell Stamm" bio, art by Russell Stamm; includes photo. "Blood of a Monster" Part 1, script and art by Russell Stamm; Scarlet runs into one of her teachers from school, Professor Fychfud, who now runs the Aquarium; He takes Scarlet on a tour; When they get to the piranha tank, Scarlet sees human remains, and then finds herself pushed into the tank. "Blood of a Monster, Part 2: Demons of the Deep," script: Tom Dorr (as Russell Stamm); Sandy falls prey to the Fiend, who leaves Sandy for dead; The Fiend captures Scarlet despite her invisibility, and plans to feed them both to the Aquarium's sharks. "Grave of Greed" Part 1, script and art by Russell Stamm; Skinflint landlady Mrs. Miterbox has squirreled away a fortune, which she keeps stashed in her boarding house while living a life of misery; Ne'er-do-well Roscoe Roland happens to become aware of the fortune, and takes a room at Mrs. Miterbox's establishment under an alias. "Grave of Greed, Part 2: Death Comes Knocking," script and art by Russell Stamm; Mrs. Miterbox conceals the presence of Roscoe Roland from Scarlet, scheming to get her hands on Roland's imagined fortune; Roland has his own scheme's, and Scarlet can't get to the truth of the matter before Roland and Miterbox execute on their murderous plots. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Chester Gould. Reprints of the original comic-strip adventures of legendary tough cop Dick Tracy and his rogues gallery of freakish enemies. This issue reprints strips from June 22 - December 13, 1950. Young Sparkle Plenty becomes a TV star, but this attracts unwanted attention from protection racketeer T.V. Wiggles. Wiggles scuffles with Tracy and gets away, then plots a terrible revenge against Sparkle Plenty. B. O. Plenty's Scrapbook; Dick Tracy in the Case of the Sparkle Plenty T.V. Mystery: A Star Is Born; Blackmail; The Threat; Meet Chester Gould, Creator of Dick Tracy; Sparkle Plenty pin-up. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

A Mailing Envelope that originally contained one of, or all of the comics "Your Vote is Vital", "The Man Who Wouldn't Quit, and "Kerry Drake in The Case of the Sleeping City. Illustrated by Alfred Andriola. Single Envelope, 10 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., B&W.

Pre-Code horror comics from Ajax-Farrell and their anonymous talents. A gigantic skeleton unearthed in the Indochinese Peninsula comes back to life. A woman is trapped in a house with an army of zombie slaves. A reporter discovers that the horrible creatures in a mad artist's paintings actually exist. Eerie Bones; Ghouls Castle; Portrait of Death. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Having Fun With Kites (1952) is a promotional comic distributed by Reddy Kilowatt, Inc. via investory-owned utility companies. Join Reddy Kilowatt in a story about kite safety and fun. The back cover features Reddy's Kite Safety Rules. 16 pages, full color, newsprint, 7-in. x 5-in., no cover price.

Photo cover. "I Married a Good Time Charlie"; Fran marries Gordy but can hardly be alone with him because he is so social and popular; She eventually leaves him and goes home to her parents; Fran discovers that she was partly to blame, because she resented Gordys friends and never made an attempt to join in the fun. "Man Crazy," pencils by Gene Colan; Celias guardian Sarah refuses to let her date, except men Sarah chooses; When Celia meets young lawyer Bruce, she decides to see him secretly; They fall in love, and when Aunt Sarah finds out, she threatens to withhold Celias inheritance from her. "Kisses Came Second," art by John Forte; Jill agrees to marry co-worker Gary, but she gets caught up in the preparations: "that was what marriage meant to me—a chance to play house, to accumulate material things that would impress my friends and please my vanity!" Advice on Love Problems letters page by Marilyn Minton. "Third Time Is Lucky"; Terry is upset when she catches her boyfriend Roger with another woman; She dates old friend and neighbor Dan on the rebound, but drops him when she meets Allen. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo Cover. Stories by unknown. Art by Ogden Whitney, Leo Morey & Keats Petree? and unknown. For one breathless moment in the ecstasy of Reed's embrace, she forgot her dread of love! Read..."Don't Mention Marriage to Me" starring Susan Richards, Reed Magely, Mr. Richards, Mrs. Richards and Mr. Barker. Also featuring: "My Dreams Come True" starring Cathy Weldon, Johnny Carleton, Dex Randolph, Mr. Weldon, Mrs. Weldon and Wendy Randolph; "I Didn't Know the Meaning of Love" starring Madge, Steve Woods and Jon Daro; and "I Finally Won My Man" starring Ellen Barrett, Bob Sherwood, Mrs. Barrett, Cynthia Davies, Mrs. Davies and Jim Farrows. Plus: Advice on Love Problems letters page by Marilyn Minton. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Talking magpies Heckle and Jeckle are known for their identical appearance, their distinctive chatter, and their mischievous schemes. Heckle and Jeckle decide to go on vacation with their travel trailer, but trailers can be a lot of work.... The magpies go to a baseball game and get caught up in the superstitions of the players on the field. The Terry Bears are a big help when Papa Bear goes hunting... a big help to his would-be game, that is. Plus a full-color ad for the "Complete 15 Piece Bronco Buster" Cowboy and Cowgirl Outfits. Gandy Goose: Super Dog Food; Trailer Troubles; Gandy Goose: The Pest; Farmer Gray: Thunderbolt; Terry Bears: Papa the Hunter; The Case of the Pretty Husbands; Dinky: Rudy Reforms; Chesty; Terry Bears: Surprise Bait; Tricky Baseball. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Jim Tyer and others. Talking magpies Heckle and Jeckle are known for their identical appearance, their distinctive chatter, and their mischievous schemes. When Dimwit apparently discovers the remains of a sea monster, Heckle and Jeckle see dollar signs. The talking magpies set out to control the weather with their weather-controlling machine. When Dimwit goes searching for treasure in an abandoned house, the duo can't resist hoaxing him. Dinky: Commissioner Rudy; Two Bone-Heads; Gandy Goose: The Super Slingshot; Terry Bears: Rolling Rover; The Air Conditioners; Dinky: Rudy's Ruse; Little Roquefort; Gandy Goose: The Dishwashers; Sourpuss; The Unfortunate Fortune Hunters. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Jim Tyer and others. Talking magpies Heckle and Jeckle are known for their identical appearance, their distinctive chatter, and their mischievous schemes. When Dimwit competes with Heckle and Jeckle for a circus job, the duo decides to sabotage his act. The talking magpies enter the Wishing Machine and wind up in the Old West. Heckle and Jeckle offer to repair Dimwit's broken refrigerator, but they're better scam artists than they are repairmen. Sourpuss; Circus Dog; The Urge to Travel; Rudy Rooster: Curious Eyes; Little Roquefort: My Lucky Day; Terry Bears; Super Smeller; Refrigerator Troubles; Percy Puss Spins a Long Yarn. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 11, Issue 2 - February, 1952. Cartoons and humorous prose. 8.25" x 11", 60 pages, B&W with some color. Cover price $0.25.

Here's What a Republican Congress Did for You (1952) is a Republican Party giveaway comic relating to the 80th Republican Congress of 1952. Produced by Philip M. Kopp, the comic details Congressional legislative successes, and efforts to stem communist influence both in America and abroad. Popular programs and efforts from this Congress include: The Voice of America radio show beamed into communist bloc countries; foreign policy efforts to fight the then very real threat of communism; ongoing efforts to rebuilding Europe after World War II; cutting taxes; and getting more people back to work. The story of traitor Alger Hiss is covered as is the Republican fight to expose communists in Hollywood, unions, schools and civil life. Other Congressional programs described include: The Taft-Hartley Labor Act; programs that benefit farmers; and increased veteran's benefits that made it easier to get a G.I. Loan and buy a house. 16 pages, full color, 6.75-in. x 10-in., all newsprint, no cover price.

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Promotional Comic from The Minneapolis Brewing Company. Features Facts about America's Grain Belt. Saddle Stitched, 8-in x 10 1/2-in, 12 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Written and illustrated by Irma Wilde. Suzy and her other animal pals search for her little fuzzy duckling. 6.5" x 5", board covers, color. Cover price $0.39.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Al Fago and Milt Hammer. Funny-animal hijinks from Star Publications. Neddy Bear and Squire Squirrel allow Foxie to join them on their picnic, but he just can't stop with the practical jokes. Penguins Icicle Ike and Ice Cube decide to open their own gym. Sniffy forgets the combination to his own safe and asks a burglar to help him open it. Neddy Bear; Worthwhile Work; Holiday Fun; Icicle Ike; The Positive Ermine; Diggy the Derrick; Tick, Tack and Toe; Fun; Dopsy Durvy; Sniffy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 1 #1 - 1952. Stars profiled include John Wayne, Janet Leigh, Ronald Reagan, Rita Hayworth, Barbara Stanwyck, Judy Garland, Debbie Reynolds, Alan Ladd, Clark Gable, Lana Turner and many more. Profusely illustrated with studio promo photographs and candid snapshots. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 98 pages, black and white. Cover price $0.25.

First printing. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8-in., 28 pages, full color. All Ages

2nd and later printings. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8-in., 28 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover by Mort Lawrence. Race adventure from the world of 1950s auto culture, featuring terrific "hip" racer slang of the era. Officer Boltin hits the roof when he finds out his own son is a street racer. The competition over an experimental new car leads to betrayal, a crash, and a high-speed chase. The true story of the 1908 New York to Paris Race that later inspired the classic film "The Great Race." Souped-Up Spite; Cannonball Loses A Flag; Pancake Alley; Bad Boy; Maverick Wheelman; New York to Paris on Wheels; Bush Track Sentence. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

1952. Instructional guide to drawing the human head. Part of a popular correspondence art course offered by Art Instruction, Inc., Minneapolis, MN. 8.5" x 13.5". 16 pages. Black and white.

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How to Shoot is a promotional comic originally distributed by Remington Arms Company. How to Shoot is a complete full color comic. Featured in the comic: 1) Safety tips; 2) Ideas for how to choose targets for shooting; 3) Many pictures of vintage Remington rifles and ammunition; 4) How to choose the right rifle; 5) See what happens to a coconut when it is hit by a "hi-speed" hollow point bullet; 6) Check out the "Old Timer" host, who says, "Americans are naturally crack shots..all they need is a good gun and training." 16 pages, full color, 7-in. x 10.25-in., newspaper cover and interior.

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First printing. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages