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Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) comic books

  • Issue #801
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 801

    Indicia title is "DOTTY DRIPPLE AND TAFFY, No. 801." Based on the 1946-73 "Dotty Dripple" newspaper strip by Buford Tune. It's All Relative; Uncle Dooley, the prospector, comes to visit and thinks he's found uranium in the Dripple's neighbor's yard. Up in Taffy's Room; Horace punishes Taffy for not bringing his briefcase to his office promptly by telling her she has to spend the rest of the day in room at home. Dog Daze; In order for Pepper to have a dog to play with, Taffy is forced to do chores for Hector, the mean farm boy. Dress Affair; Taffy tries to sell her old dresses to her friends in order to buy a new one for a party. Happy Birthday; Taffy spends a week working for Mrs. Browne to earn $12 to buy a birthday present for her father. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #803
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 803

    Indicia title is "CHEYENNE, No. 803." Based on the 1955-63 CBS "Cheyenne" TV series. Intro with three photos from the TV show. Fury at Rio Hondo, art by Tom Gill; Cheyenne drove some stock to Mexico only to find that his employer was not at his hacienda to pay him; He goes into the transport business there to make ends meet until he can get paid and becomes involved in a revolt against the French rule of Mexico. The Argonauts, art by Tom Gill; Cheyenne is hired by two prospectors to help find a gold strike after their former partner is murdered and his map to the strike is stolen. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #804
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 804

    Indicia title is "Milton Caniff's STEVE CANYON, No. 804." Based on the "Steve Canyon" newspaper strip by Milton Caniff. Painted cover art. The Dew Line filler page; brief description of the Distant Early Warning stations spread across the Arctic in Alaska and Canada. The Polar Peril, script by Milton Caniff, art by Ray Bailey and Milton Caniff (Caniff only drew Steve Canyon's heads, the rest of the art was by Bailey); Steve and Tuck escort a top secret piece of equipment to a secret base in Alaska; Tuck is set to work on organizing a chapter of the Civil Air Patrol, while Steve tests a new rocket plane in arctic conditions. Arctic Air Force filler page; facts about aviation equipment used in bringing in material for the DEW Line. Workhorses of the Arctic filler page; Heavy equipment used in the Arctic. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $20 Milton Caniff's -Steve Canyon # 804 VG/FN Polar Peril Dell Comics SA

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  • Issue #805
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 805
    • 1" tear from bottom.
    • Cover coming loose at top staple. 1" Cumulative spine split.

    Based on the Crusader Rabbit TV cartoon series created by Alex Anderson and Jay Ward. Cover art by Dan Gormley. The Tenth Century, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Dan Gormley; When Crusader and Rags step through a magic mirror, they find themselves back in medieval times. The Circus Mystery, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Dan Gormley; Crusader and Rags visit the circus. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $30 Dell Four Color #805 Crusader Rabbit 1957 GD+ GD/VG Range RAW SILVER AGE VINTAGE
    6 days left Auction Vintage 1957 Dell Comics No. 805 Crusader Rabbit Comic Book Silver Age

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  • Issue #806
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 806

    Stories by unknown. Art and Cover by Al Hubbard. Third of five Scamp Four Color issues. Featuring the tales "Too Young," "Hot Doggies," "Who's to Blame" and "Boo to You, Too," plus two 1-page stories and two activity pages. Starring Scamp, Lady, Tramp, Scamp's siblings [Ruffy, Fluffy and Scooter], Darling Dear, Jim Dear, Boris, Dachsie, Trusty, Speedy and Butch! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    4 days left Auction Four Color #806 - Scamp - June 1957 Dell - Disney Lady & the Tramp - fr/Gd (1.5)

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  • Issue #807
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 807

    Indicia title is "Luke Short's SAVAGE RANGE, No. 807." Painted cover art by Sam Savitt. Luke Short's Savage Range, art by Mort Drucker; Jim Wade becomes foreman of Max Bonsell's ranch, which puts him in the middle of a range war involving an ancient Spanish land grant. Adapted from the 1938 novel "Frontier Fighter" by Luke Short. Western Houses filler page, art by Mort Drucker; Different types of houses in the Old West. Wagons of the West filler page, art by Mort Drucker; Different types of wagons used in the Old West. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    1 day left Auction Luke Short's Saavage Range # 807 Dell 1957 Good +

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  • Issue #808
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 808

    Walt Disney's Spin and Marty in "Big Chief Whirlybird" - Written by Eric Freiwald and Robert Schaefer. Art by Dan Spiegle. Photo Cover shows Marty Markham (as played by David Stollery) and Spin Evans (as played by Tim Considine). Third of six Spin and Marty Four Color issues. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    2 days left Auction Comic Book Spin and Marty Dell #808 1957 Silver Age Good Condition

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  • Issue #809
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 809

    Indicia title is "THE LITTLE PEOPLE, No. 809." Based on the 1952-69 newspaper strip "The Little People" by Walt Scott. Painted cover art. The Days of Knights, art by Dan Gormley; The Little People are sent back to the days of Chivalry when the Old One makes a wish with a magic wand; They rescue a damsel in distress from the Black Knights (the ancestors of the Groons). The Scary Shield, art by Dan Gormley; Loop is frightened by something he sees on Cork's shield--his reflection. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #810
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 810

    Indicia title is "FRANCIS, THE FAMOUS TALKING MULE, No. 810." Based on the 1950-56 Universal series of "Francis the Talking Mule" movies, starring characters originated in the David Stern novel. Stage Struck; Francis and Pete try to get jobs as actors in Flo Bigfield's new variety show. Turf Trouble; Francis helps his "Uncle Elmer," a former racehorse now reduced to pulling a wagon, win the "Porterhouse Stakes" horse race. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #811
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 811

    Painted Cover by David Gantz? Stories by Edward Kean? Art by Dan Gormley. Based on the Howdy Doody television series created by Bob Smith, which ended in 1960. Featuring the tales "Howdy Doody Saves the Zoo," "Popcorn for Sale," "Howdy Doody's Old-Time Silent Movie," "Dilly Goes to Press" and "Windy Comes Through Again," plus additional stories on the inside front and inside back covers. Starring Howdy Doody, Phineas T. Bluster, Dilly Dally, Flub-a-Dub, Clarabell, Captain Scuttlebutt and Windy! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #812
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 812

    A Movie Classic: The Big Land. Photo cover and movie photos interior front cover. Starring Alan Ladd, Gordon Douglas, Julie Bishop, Virginia Mayo, and Edmond O'Brien. Texas cattle ranchers and wheat farmers band together to outwit Missouri buyers and bring in a railroad. Photo cover and movie photos interior front cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $153 THE BIG LAND #812 - CGC 5.5 - MOVIE CLASSIC - ALAN LADD PHOTO COVER
    7 days left Auction FOUR COLOR #812 THE BIG LAND (9.0 VF/NM) '57 DELL MOVIE COMIC-XTREME HIGH GRADE!

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  • Issue #815
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 815

    "Dragoon Wells Massacre" - Written by unknown. Pencils by Ralph Mayo, Ruben Moreira and Joe Certa. Photo Cover shows Capt. Matt Riordan (as played by Dennis O'Keefe). They had two enemies -- the Apache outside and a traitor inside! Adapted from the 1957 Allied Artists film 'Dragoon Wells Massacre.' 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #818
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 818
    • Interior is complete. Severe water damage. Mold.

    Indicia title is "SMOKEY THE BEAR, No. 818." Painted cover art. The Black Sheep; A stubborn black ram causes problems when Smokey tries to direct the mountain sheep to new grazing grounds. The Litter Jitters; A herd of peccaries upsets litter baskets and scatters trash in the forest. The River's Secret; When a river's level drops by three feet, Smokey, Little Smokey and Specs go to its headwaters, where they find it originates in a cavern. All art by Mo Gollub. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #819-10CENT
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 819-10CENT

    10ยข Edition. Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse in "Magic Land" - Written by George Crenshaw. Art by Jack Bradbury. Cover pencils by Tony Strobl. Also, activity pages pencilled by Tony Strobl: "The Invisible Sorcerer's Hat," "Crossword Magic," "Table Top Magic," "Magic Talk," "Scrooge's Magic Money-maker," "You Can Do the Impossible!", "Spooky Business," "Mickey's Mind Reading Magic," "Donald Saws Daisy," "Goofy's Magnetic Palm Trick," "The 3 Pigs' Bewitched Ring Trick," "Scrooge's Favorite Trick," "Hat Magic," "Seeing Isn't Always Believing!", "Donald's Disappearing Coin Trick" and "The Cut and Restored String Trick," plus the text article "Treasury of Famous Illusions"! Appearances in the issue by Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey, Louie, Goofy, Uncle Scrooge, Pluto, Morty, Ferdie, Daisy Duck, Three Little Pigs and Big Bad Wolf! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #820-10CENT
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 820-10CENT

    10ยข Edition. Indicia title is "THE OKLAHOMAN, No. 820." Photo cover of Dr. John Brighton (as played by Joel McCrea) and Cass Dobie (as played by Brad Dexter). Intro with seven photos from the movie plus partial cast list. The Oklahoman, script by Daniel B. Ullman (movie screenplay) and Paul S. Newman (comic adaptation), art by Bob Jenney; Dr. John Brighton settles in Cherokee Wells after his wife dies giving birth to his daughter; Five years later, big cattleman Cass Dobie is trying to run off the smaller ranchers and makes an enemy of the Doctor. Cass Dobie suspects there is oil on Indian Charlie Smith's property; He sends his brother Mel to take a sample for analysis, but Smith sees him and Mel tries to shoot him. Based on the 1957 movie "The Oklahoman." The First Oil Well, art by Bob Jenney; the drilling of the first oil well by Edwin Drake in Pennsylvania in 1895. The Land Rush, art by Bob Jenney; A description of the land rush in Oklahoma in 1889. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #822A-10CENT
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 822A-10CENT
    Published 1957 by Dell.

    10ยข Edition. Ad on back cover. Walt Disney's "Paul Revere's Ride" with Johnny Tremain - Written by Del Connell. Art by Alex Toth. Painted Cover by Sam Savitt (with inset photo of Hal Stalmaster as Johnny Tremain). Loosely connected to the 1957 Walt Disney film 'Johnny Tremain,' which was based on the 1943 novel of the same name by Esther Forbes. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #822B-10CENT
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 822B-10CENT
    Published 1957 by Dell.

    10ยข Edition. Art on back cover. Walt Disney's "Paul Revere's Ride" with Johnny Tremain - Written by Del Connell. Art by Alex Toth. Painted Cover by Sam Savitt (with inset photo of Hal Stalmaster as Johnny Tremain). Loosely connected to the 1957 Walt Disney film 'Johnny Tremain,' which was based on the 1943 novel of the same name by Esther Forbes. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #823
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 823

    Indicia title is "TIMMY, No. 823." Based on the "Timmy" newspaper strip by Howard Sparber. The Big Deal; Timmy and Hanky go to their father's office, where they "help" him with his work. The Upper Crust; Timmy and Hanky spend the day at their rich friend Jane Ellen's house, turning it into a shambles. Fun on the Frontier; Timmy tells Hanky a story about how the pioneers lived. Backyard Bonanza; Timmy's father thinks he's struck oil in the back yard, but it's just a broken pipe from the fuel oil tank for the furnace. The Dog-Sitters; Timmy and Hanky start a dog-sitting business. Promo for Smokey Stover Four Color #827. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #824-10CENT
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 824-10CENT

    10ยข cover price. "The Pride and the Passion" - Written by Paul S. Newman. Art by Andre LeBlanc. Photo Cover shows Miguel (main photo and inset photo of Frank Sinatra) and Anthony (inset photo of Cary Grant). One cannon to win a war! Adapted from the 1957 Allied Artists film, which was based on the 1933 novel 'The Gun' by C.S. Forester. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #824-15CENT
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 824-15CENT
    • 1" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple.

    15ยข cover price. "The Pride and the Passion" - Written by Paul S. Newman. Art by Andre LeBlanc. Photo Cover shows Miguel (main photo and inset photo of Frank Sinatra) and Anthony (inset photo of Cary Grant). One cannon to win a war! Adapted from the 1957 Allied Artists film, which was based on the 1933 novel 'The Gun' by C.S. Forester. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #825
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 825

    Indicia title is "THE LITTLE RASCALS, No. 825." Painted cover art by David Gantz. Getting Billy's Goat, pencils by Mike Sekowsky; The Rascals are supposed to play Toughie McGurk's Pirates in the championship baseball game, but Spanky loses the team's uniforms. For the Birds, pencils by Mike Sekowsky; Alfalfa's Aunt Matilda sponsors a bird-watching contest for the Rascals. Seaside Scramble, pencils by Mike Sekowsky; Mr. Grumble goes to the beach to relax, but the Rascals have the same idea. Circus Capers; The Rascals put on a circus; but Toughie McGurk tries to sabotage the performance. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #828A
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 828A


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    Indicia title is "BUFFALO BILL, JR., No. 828." Based on the 1955 "Buffalo Bill Jr." syndicated TV series. Photo cover of Buffalo Bill Jr. [as played by Dickie Jones]. Intro with three photos from the TV series. The Rain Wagon, art by Bob Correa; In the midst of a drought, conmen use a "rainmaking machine" to provide cover when they rob the express office. Redskin Gap, art by Bob Correa; A bandit hijacks a stage, not knowing that a marshal is sleeping inside; The marshal handcuffs himself to the bandit, but the bandit slugs him; He takes his star and pretends to be the marshal and has the unconscious man locked up by Buffalo Bill Jr. Signals Across the Plains; forms of communication used before the telegraph came to the Old West. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #829
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 829

    Indicia title is "TALES OF THE PONY EXPRESS, No. 829." Painted cover art by Sam Savitt. A Letter from Lincoln, art by Dan Spiegle; Lt. Clay Saunders, who is working undercover to try to negotiate a peace treaty with the Paiute chief Keohawk, is sentenced to death by his commanding office who thinks he has committed treason; Saunders sends a letter to Lincoln, who sends a reply via telegraph to Ft. Kearney, Nebraska. Storm Rider, art by Dan Spiegle; When Craig Garrett is sidelined with a back injury, his 11-year-old brother Davy must take an emergency message through a blizzard to the snowbound town of Drewsville, telling that a supply train is on its way. The Rider and his Rig; description of the clothing and equipment used by Pony Express riders. Bill Cody, Express Rider; a supposedly true story of how Buffalo Bill fooled robbers while riding for the Pony Express. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    10 hours left Auction Tales of the Pony Express - Four Color comics #829 1957

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  • Issue #830A
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 830A

    Version with ad on back cover. Walt Disney's The Hardy Boys in "The Secret of the Old Mill" - Written by unknown. Art by Dan Spiegle. Photo Cover shows Joe Hardy (as played by Tommy Kirk) and Frank Hardy (as played by Tim Considine). Based on the Hardy Boys serials that ran on The Mickey Mouse Club TV show in 1956-57. Second of four Hardy Boys Four Color issues. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #830B
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 830B
    • Cover oxidation. Water spots.

    Variant With "To Catch a Counterfeiter" filler on back cover. Walt Disney's The Hardy Boys in "The Secret of the Old Mill" - Written by unknown. Art by Dan Spiegle. Photo Cover shows Joe Hardy (as played by Tommy Kirk) and Frank Hardy (as played by Tim Considine). Based on the Hardy Boys serials that ran on The Mickey Mouse Club TV show in 1956-57. Second of four Hardy Boys Four Color issues. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #831A
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 831A

    Version with ad on back cover. Indicia title is "NO SLEEP TILL DAWN No. 831: THE STORY OF BOMBERS B-52." Based on 1957 movie "Bombers B-52." Intro with movie stills. No Sleep Till Dawn, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Bob Correa; Friction develops between a head mechanic and his commanding officer as they prepare an air base for the arrival of the new B-52 bombers. The Stratofortress; facts about the B-52 Stratofortress. Wrigley's Juicy Fruit Gum ad. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #831B
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 831B
    • Staple rust w/ migration.

    Variant with "Flight into History" filler on back cover. Indicia title is "NO SLEEP TILL DAWN No. 831: THE STORY OF BOMBERS B-52." Based on 1957 movie "Bombers B-52." Intro with movie stills. No Sleep Till Dawn, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Bob Correa; Friction develops between a head mechanic and his commanding officer as they prepare an air base for the arrival of the new B-52 bombers. The Stratofortress; facts about the B-52 Stratofortress. Flight into History; B-52's break new record in a flight around the globe. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #832
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 832

    Lolly and Pepper. Stories by unknown. Art and Cover by Pete Hansen? Based on the 1955-83 'Lolly' comic strip by Pete Hansen, distributed by The Chicago Tribune-N.Y. News Syndicate, Inc. Featuring the tales "Lolly's Little Helper," "Bodyguard," "The Sea-Goers" and "Photographic Nightmare," plus two untitled stories. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $100 FOUR COLOR #832 [1957 VF] LOLLY & PEPPER SCARCE ISSUE! SQUIRT GUN COVER!

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  • Issue #833
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 833
    • Centerfold detached at one staple.

    Walt Disney's Scamp. Stories by unknown. Art and Cover by Al Hubbard. Fourth of five Scamp Four Color issues. Featuring the tales "The Nose Knows Not," "Hero-Happy," "Fright Frolic" and "Picnic Problem," plus three untitled 1-page stories. Starring Scamp, Lady, Tramp, Trusty, Si and Am, Scamp's siblings [Fluffy, Ruffy and Scooter], Boris, Jock, Peter and the Wolf (flashback), Freddy Frog, Mr. Wigglesworth, Pedro, Chiquita, Juanita, Rosita, Carmelita and Butch! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    3 days left Auction Four Color #833 Silver Age Dell Comic Book 1957 GD
    2 hours left Auction Vintage Walt Disney's Scamp #833 Dell Comic 1957, Good condition

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  • Issue #834
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 834

    Indicia title is "JOHNNY MACK BROWN, No. 834." Description of the operations of the Pony Express. The Verdict; Johnny comes to a town where a man is on trial for ambushing a ranch foreman and stealing $10,000; The foreman identifies the man as the one who shot him, but the case has to be dismissed when the defendant's twin brother comes to the courtroom and the foreman can't tell them apart; Johnny has to investigate to find the guilty man. The Box of Gold, art by Bill Ziegler; Johnny has to stop train robbers who plan to wreck a train, steal a gold shipment, and escape on a railroad handcar. Facts about cowboy's chaps. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #836
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 836

    Walt Disney's "Man in Flight" - Written by Don R. Christensen. Art by Tony Sgroi. Aviation's progress and its fantastic promise for tomorrow! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #837A
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 837A

    Version with ad on back cover. Indicia title is "COTTON WOODS, No. 837." Based on the 1955-58 "Cotton Woods" newspaper strip by Ray Gotto. Painted cover art. Batting Tips; Cotton Woods demonstrates proper batting techniques. World Series Fever, art by Bill Lignante; After Cotton stars in the first game of the World Series, the opposing team uses rough tactics to injure Cotton and keep him out of action until the final and deciding game of the series. The Big Game; Cotton moves on to play quarterback for a pro football team, but has trouble with a rookie who's jealous of his success. Passing Tips; Cotton Woods demonstrates proper techniques for passing the football. Wrigley's Juicy Fruit Gum ad. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #837B
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 837B

    Variant with "Stealing Bases" comic filler on back cover. Indicia title is "COTTON WOODS, No. 837." Based on the 1955-58 "Cotton Woods" newspaper strip by Ray Gotto. Painted cover art. Batting Tips; Cotton Woods demonstrates proper batting techniques. World Series Fever, art by Bill Lignante; After Cotton stars in the first game of the World Series, the opposing team uses rough tactics to injure Cotton and keep him out of action until the final and deciding game of the series. The Big Game; Cotton moves on to play quarterback for a pro football team, but has trouble with a rookie who's jealous of his success. Passing Tips; Cotton Woods demonstrates proper techniques for passing the football. Stealing Bases; Cotton Woods teaches how to steal bases. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #838A
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 838A

    Version with ad on back cover. "Bugs Bunny's life story (the way he tells it)" - Written by Don R. Christensen. Art and Cover by John Carey. Starring Bugs Bunny, Mr. Bunny (father of Bugs Bunny), Mrs. Bunny (mother of Bugs Bunny), Elmer Fudd, Mrs. Fudd (mother of Elmer Fudd), Porky Pig, Cicero Pig and Petunia Pig! Wrigley's Juicy Fruit Gum ad. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #838B
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 838B

    Variant with Bugs Bunny Moving Picture activity page on back cover. "Bugs Bunny's life story (the way he tells it)" - Written by Don R. Christensen. Art and Cover by John Carey. Starring Bugs Bunny, Mr. Bunny (father of Bugs Bunny), Mrs. Bunny (mother of Bugs Bunny), Elmer Fudd, Mrs. Fudd (mother of Elmer Fudd), Porky Pig, Cicero Pig and Petunia Pig! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #839
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 839

    Indicia title is "THE VIGILANTES, No. 839." Painted cover art by Sam Savitt. The Vigilantes; historical background of the forming of vigilante groups in boom towns and mining camps of the Old West. West of the Law, art by Bill Ziegler; Dart Maddon organizes an army of paid killers to rule the town of Conestoga in the High Sierras in 1859; Brace Wade comes to town and helps Parson Jeb Wright organize an vigilante group to take control from Maddon. The Gold Grabbers, art by Bill Ziegler; Gold is discovered at Yellow Creek. The Golden Glow Mining Company is storing its gold in its mine tunnels for later shipment. Promo for "The Nature of Things" Four Color #842. Boom Town Law filler page; vigilantes in Alder Gulch, Montana, capture an gang of outlaws led by Henry Plummer. Wanted...Justice!; history of the vigilante organization in San Francisco in the 1850s-1860s. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #840A
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 840A

    Version with ad on back cover. #840, 1957, 10c. Walt Disney's Duck Album. Donald's photo developing is ruined, so he and his nephews look at the darkened prints to figure what's what and that leads to five different duck stories featuring Donald Duck, Grandma Duck, Huey, Dewey & Louie, Uncle Scrooge, and Daisy Duck. All stories are untitled. Stories continue on inside covers. Juicy Fruit Safety Gum Quiz ad on back cover. Story and art credits: unknown. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #840B
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 840B

    Variant with Duck Album illustration on back cover. #840, 1957, 10c. Walt Disney's Duck Album. Donald's photo developing is ruined, so he and his nephews look at the darkened prints to figure what's what and that leads to five different duck stories featuring Donald Duck, Grandma Duck, Huey, Dewey & Louie, Uncle Scrooge, and Daisy Duck. All stories are untitled. Stories continue on inside covers. Illustration of foldout pics on back cover. Story and art credits: unknown. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #841
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 841

    Indicia title is "ELMER FUDD, No. 841." Cover pencils by Tony Strobl. Elmer Fudd and the Four-Footed Detector; Elmer and Yosemite Sam have misadventures while following Bradford, a dog Sam has taught to detect gold. Room Mateys; Elmer has a series of mishaps when he tries to go on a picnic without Bugs. Cannon Capers; Elmer buys a used circus cannon and tries to teach Daffy to be a human cannonball. Elmer Fudd and the Exterminated Exterminator; Elmer hires Sylvester as an exterminator to rid his house of mice. Doggone Doggy Disguise; Bugs disguises himself as a dog in order to get into Elmer's carrot patch. All interior art by Phil de Lara. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #842
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 842

    Walt Disney's The Nature of Things. Painted Cover by Taylor Oughton? Stories by unknown. Art by Jesse Marsh. Second of two The Nature of Things Four Color issues. Featuring the tales "The Whale," "The Prairie Dog" and "The Polar Bear," plus two 1-page stories. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #843-10CENT
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 843-10CENT
    • Staple rust with migration.
    • Staples reinforced with glue.

    10ยข Edition. Walt Disney's The First Americans. Stories by unknown. Art by Jesse Marsh. Featuring the tales "The First Americans" and "Mr. Indian The Sioux," plus the text articles "North American Indians," "Turquoise," "Customs and Beliefs," "Red Man's Sports and Games," "Injun Ingenuities," "Indian Names on Our Maps Today" and "Crown of the Plains"! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #847A-10CENT
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 847A-10CENT
    Published 1957 by Dell.

    Ad on back cover. Walt Disney's "Perri," A True-Life Fantasy - Story and Art by August Lenox. Painted Cover by Taylor Oughton? The intimate life of a winsome squirrel as she sees it and lives it in a remote forest recess! Adapted from the 1957 Walt Disney film Perri, which was based on Felix Salten's 1938 novel. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #847B-10CENT
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 847B-10CENT
    Published 1957 by Dell.
    • 5" cumulative spine split. Cover detached.
    • Interior is complete. Extensive accumulation of defects.

    Art on back cover. Walt Disney's "Perri," A True-Life Fantasy - Story and Art by August Lenox. Painted Cover by Taylor Oughton? The intimate life of a winsome squirrel as she sees it and lives it in a remote forest recess! Adapted from the 1957 Walt Disney film Perri, which was based on Felix Salten's 1938 novel. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #847B-15CENT
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 847B-15CENT
    Published 1957 by Dell.
    • 3" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached.

    Cover price .15 under Dell logo and above issue number. Art on back cover. Walt Disney's "Perri," A True-Life Fantasy - Story and Art by August Lenox. Painted Cover by Taylor Oughton? The intimate life of a winsome squirrel as she sees it and lives it in a remote forest recess! Adapted from the 1957 Walt Disney film Perri, which was based on Felix Salten's 1938 novel. 7 1/4-in. x 10 1/4-in., 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #848A
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 848A

    Version with ad on back cover. Indicia title is "Luke Short's MARAUDER'S MOON, No. 848." Painted cover art. Intro art by Mike Sekowsky. Luke Short's Marauders' Moon, pencils by Mike Roy, inks by Mike Peppe; Webb Cousins is taken to Wagon Mound as the prisoner of a deputy and finds himself in the middle of a feud between Buck Tolleston and Wake Bannister. The Cattle Market, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Mike Peppe; how the establishment of a cattle market at Abilene, Kansas, in the late 1860s helped the selling of Texas steers. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.