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Four Color comic books issue 1229

  • Issue #1229
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 1229

    Indicia title is "THIEF OF BAGHDAD, No. 1229." Photo cover of Karim (as played by Steve Reeves). Preview of the story with photos. Thief of Baghdad, script by Ken Fitch, pencils by Reed Crandall, inks by George Evans; Prince Osman comes to marry Princess Amina, daughter of the Sultan; However he is waylaid by Karim, who enters the palace disguised as the Prince; Amina falls in love with the disguised Prince and when the charade is discovered, refuses to marry the real Osman; The Grand Vizier and the prince give Amina a love potion that backfires and makes her deathly ill; Only a potion made with a blue rose can cure her and Karim goes in search of one; Prince Osman comes to marry Princess Amina, daughter of the Sultan; However he is waylaid by Karim, who enters the palace disguised as the Prince; Amina falls in love with the disguised Prince and when the charade is discovered, refuses to marry the real Osman. The Market Place fact page; Brief description of the art of bargaining in the market. The Arabian Horse; Facts about the Arabian breed of horse. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.