Feature Films (1950) comic books
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Issue #1
Published Apr 1950 by National Periodical Publ.$33.00
View scans- 6" spine split from top of comic. Cover detached. Cover oxidation.
Photo cover of John Payne (as Captain China). "Captain China," art by Jack Sparling; An adaptation of the 1950 Paramount film; Charles Chinnough, aka Captain China, washed ashore off his ship during a storm, is later rescued, but is relieved of duty when his former first mate, Brendensen (who thought he was dead), and two aides, testify falsely against him in a hearing concerning the loss of his ship; Hoping to clear his name, he books passage on a ship commanded by Brendsen; He and Brendensen fall for a female passenger. One-page Honey in Hollywood story by Henry Boltinoff. Ad for The Adventures of Bob Hope. One-page CinemAntics story by Harry Lampert. Ad for The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. Two-page On the Set story by Henry Boltinoff. "It's Fun to Be Healthy!" says Wonder Woman public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Irwin Hasen. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #2
Published Jun 1950 by National Periodical Publ.$115.00
View scans- Cover oxidation.
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
Photo cover of Bing Crosby (as Dan Brooks). "Riding High," art by Jack Sparling; A thoroughbred horse owner must choose between racing horses and the woman he loves; Adapted from the 1950 Paramount Studios feature. Wheaties ad with Pee Wee Reese. Biographical sketches of the stars of "Riding High" (Bing Crosby, Coleen Gray, Charles Bickford and Francis Gifford), art by Jack Sparling. One-page Honey in Hollywood story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #3
Published Aug 1950 by National Periodical Publ.$45.00
View scans- 5" spine split from bottom of comic. Cover detached. Cover oxidation.
Photo cover of John Payne (as Todd Croyden) and Rhonda Fleming (as Madeline Danzeeger). "The Eagle and the Hawk," art by Jack Sparling; A Texas Ranger rescues a Yankee spy who promises to aid the State of Texas during the Civil War; Adapted from the 1950 Paramount Studios feature. Highlights of the film careers of the stars of "The Eagle and the Hawk" (John Payne, Rhonda Fleming, and Dennis O'Keefe), art by Jack Sparling. One-page Honey in Hollywood story by Henry Boltinoff. Two-page On the Set story, script and art by Henry Boltinoff. Superman ad. One-page Star Hobbies article; Edward G. Robinson has one of the finest collections of French paintings in America! 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.
