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  • Item #59853378
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    Cover by Eric Peters. Art by Lily Renee and Eric Peters. The classic comedy duo of TV, radio and film starred in this comic at the height of their careers. While dressed as Napoleon for a masquerade party, Lou is mistaken for an escaped lunatic, then meets the lunatic himself. Lou decides to go into business for himself, in a story with art by pioneering female comics artist Lily Renee. The boys wear tuxedos for a job and get mistaken for members of high society. Halloween Haul; Lou Meets His Waterloo!; Mummy's the Word; Higher and Hire; High Society; Little Bit: The Soap Box Derby; Home on the Rampage. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #58894058
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    Published May 1950 by DC.
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    • Label #1138396025

    Cover art by Al Plastino. Clark Kent's Career starring Superman, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Poison Planet starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti. Dead Man's Gold starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. The Quest For Two Dead Men starring Vigilante, script by Gardner Fox, art by Dan Barry. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Cover pencils by Curt Swan. The Flying Peril starring Superboy, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan. The Menu of Menace starring Johnny Quick, script by Jack Miller, art by Ralph Mayo. Aquaman vs. the Sea, art by John Daly. Warrior Bold--Real Fact, art by Fred Ray; the story of Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth. The Secret of the Sealed Box starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #47950191
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    Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Paul Gattuso and Jack Cole. Pre-Code crime comics from St. John with an above-average lineup of artists. Roy and Connor investigate a hot-check ring, in a story with art by Plastic Man creator Jack Cole. Reporter Scoop Daily is covering a goodwill mission to Mexico when he learns that corrupt billionaire Oily Welles is trying to start a war between Mexico and the U.S. McGuire, arrested for a crime he didn't commit, tries to prove his innocence. Plus the origin of the Masked Blackjack, the superhero formerly known as the Gay Desperado. And a biography of Legs Diamond. Cover by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Gerald Chapman; Master Forgers; Scoop Daily; Crime Does Not Pay!; Jack Diamond; How the Masked Blackjack Proved His Innocence; Two Minutes to Doom. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #59983445
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    Tags: Batman
    Published Mar 1950 by DC.
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    • Label #3730039010

    Cover by Win Mortimer. The Trial of Bruce Wayne!, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Bruce Wayne stands trial for the custody of Dick Grayson; Batman intervenes and helps uncover the conspiracy orchestrated by a man that is trying to discredit Bruce Wayne's good name. The Walking Mummy!, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; A Gotham Museum archeologist finds the mummy of an ancient criminal in Egypt and takes back to Gotham; Thanks to a curse, the mummy walks among the living and begins a crime spree. 1950 Batman and Robin Calendar, art by Win Mortimer. One-page Peg story by Henry Boltinoff. The Bet That Made History text article, art by Raymond Perry. Casey the Cop -page story by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Daffy & Doodle story. The Funny Man Crimes!, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; In prison, the Joker is upset at the current and most famous comedians as he thinks they don't deserve their reputation. The Joker breaks out of jail and performs a series of criminal stunts to convince people that he is the best comedian around; Batman and Robin intervene. Stand Up for Sportsmanship public service announcement with Batman and Robin, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #60360296
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    Published Mar 1950 by DC.
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    Cover by Win Mortimer. The Trial of Bruce Wayne!, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Bruce Wayne stands trial for the custody of Dick Grayson; Batman intervenes and helps uncover the conspiracy orchestrated by a man that is trying to discredit Bruce Wayne's good name. The Walking Mummy!, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; A Gotham Museum archeologist finds the mummy of an ancient criminal in Egypt and takes back to Gotham; Thanks to a curse, the mummy walks among the living and begins a crime spree. 1950 Batman and Robin Calendar, art by Win Mortimer. One-page Peg story by Henry Boltinoff. The Bet That Made History text article, art by Raymond Perry. Casey the Cop -page story by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Daffy & Doodle story. The Funny Man Crimes!, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; In prison, the Joker is upset at the current and most famous comedians as he thinks they don't deserve their reputation. The Joker breaks out of jail and performs a series of criminal stunts to convince people that he is the best comedian around; Batman and Robin intervene. Stand Up for Sportsmanship public service announcement with Batman and Robin, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #59271239
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    Tags: Batman
    Published Sep 1950 by DC.
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    • Label #4254148005
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    Cover by Jim Mooney. Crime Through the Ages!, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; , Bruce Wayne, a member of the directors of the Gotham Museum, proposes to create a building in which every floor of the construction will feature a recreation of important historic eras; The building is forced to close because of several accidents; Batman and Robin investigate. -page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. The Counterfeit Batman!, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Crime boss Shark Marlin goes to Wayne Manor and blackmails Bruce into impersonating Batman to drive away his rival gang; With Dick's life in danger, Bruce has no choice but to agree; When Marlin gets suspicious of Bruce, he prepares a trap to discover is Bruce is actually Batman. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. The Men Behind the Men in White text article. -page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Dog Show one-page story, script by Stookie Allen. The Auto Circus Mystery!, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; A car stealing racket begins operating in Gotham City; Commissioner Gordon has Batman investigate the case of the stolen cars. Half-page Daffy & Doodle story. Job Counselor public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #58967179
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    "The Werewolf Strikes!", art by Frank Giusto; Professor Drago is a werewolf, but working on a formula to keep his human form; But time runs out and Drago gets cornered. "The Reluctant Ghost," art by Ken Rice; At a seance, three people command spirits from the beyond to supply them with beauty, knowledge and money. "The Phantom Puppet," inks by Lin Streeter; Puppet master Lucas creates a wooden doll of Jack the Ripper; To his astonishment the doll comes alive and goes on a murder spree; When no one believes him, Lucas (stabbed by his devilish doll) sets the house on fire. "The Mummy's Curse" text story. "Master of the Undead," art by Al Hartley; Mystery writer Peter Brandon has to do research for a book on zombies; Though flying to Haiti and experiencing a wild zombie chase, he wakes up in his own New York room a week later. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Fox Feature Syndicate presents the first series featuring the original version of the Blue Beetle, which by this time was becoming one of the era's many crime comics. The Beetle investigates crime in the world of boxing; Reporter Joan Mason, the Beetle's girlfriend, and her photographer pal have a Hitchcockian showdown with a killer on the torch of the Statue of Liberty. Murder In the Ring; Explosive Action; Joan Mason: Reproduction of Terror. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jack Kirby, Joe Simon, Mickey Spillane, Larry Antonette and Basil Wolverton. L. B. Cole's Star Publications takes over the Blue Bolt series, and as the superhero craze wanes, Blue Bolt becomes a backup feature to Dick Cole in his own title. A reprint of the second Blue Bolt adventure, featuring the very first teaming of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby: Blue Bolt faces the Green Sorceress and her latest secret weapon, the Cyclotron. A Spacehawk adventure by Basil Wolverton, as Spacehawk faces Droon and The Queen of Neptune. The presence of a text story by future hardboiled detective author Mickey Spillane makes this a rare issue indeed, featuring early work by Spillane, Wolverton, AND Simon and Kirby. Blue Bolt; Sub-Zero Man; Terror in the Grass; Spacehawk. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    "Yesterday's Darling," "My Forbidden Romance," "White Way Heartbreak," and "Thief of Hearts." Bill Ward and Paul Gustavson art. Ward cover. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #38097428
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    Canadian Edition published by Bell Features. Cover by Harry Sahle. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Candy stars in three untitled stories. Plus: Jitters in an untitled story co-starring Bugs, Marylin King, Rita King, Jitters' sister and Bugs' dad. Also: 1-page text story "Swing Ding" starring Gingy Baker, Art, Lucia Arkins and Billy Woodrow. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Canadian Edition published by Bell Features. Cover by Harry Sahle. Stories by unknown. Art by Harry Sahle and unknown. Candy stars in three untitled stories. Plus: Jitters in "Mother Nature's Rarest Specimens!" co-starring Bugs, Lorna Holmes, Mr. Holmes and Mr. Brown. Also: 1-page text story "Teener Wiener Roast" starring Taffy Tilghman, Spike Neilson, Buck Roper, Brenda Billingsley and Farley Gibbs. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Not to be confused with the Charlton Comics character of the same name, this Captain Atom is an inventor-hero whose adventures teach kids about science. The Captain and his team find a hidden military base while exploring the Pyrenees after the Spanish Civil War. The team searches for the rare chiaroscuro orchid in the South American jungles. Captain Atom races to stop a runaway Ferris wheel. Meet Captain Atom; Danger In the Pyrenees!; Secret of the Columbian Jungle; Race to the Finish; The Wheel That Wouldn't Stop. 5-in. x 7-in., 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.05.

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    Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories by Otto Binder and unknown. Art by C.C. Beck and Al Liederman. Captain Marvel battles Sivana to protect the Half-Century Fair in a thriller by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck: "The American Century Chapter 1: The Great Half-Century Fair"; "The American Century Chapter 2: Sivana's Plot in the Past"; "The American Century Chapter 3: Sivana's Plot in the Future"; and "The American Century Chapter 4: The Glory of Tomorrow"! Don't miss this complete four-part comic novel, with an appearance by Tawky Tawny. Plus: Captain Kid in "Television Blues" with art by Al Liederman. And: Jon Jarl in the 2-page text story "Space Scavenger Hunt" with script by Otto Binder (as Eando Binder). 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    One-shot. Numbering continues from Love Experiences (1949) #5. "Villa of the Vampire" splash panel appears on page #48 of the "Report of the New York State Joint Legislative Committee to Study the Publication of Comics", March 1951. In order of appearance: "High Priestess of the Snake People" reprinted in Hand of Fate (1951 Ace) #19 and in Snake Tales: The Chilling Archives of Horror Comics HC (2016 IDW) #1-1ST; "True Tales of the Supernatural #1" reprinted with CCA alterations as "True Tales of Unexplained Mystery #55" in Web of Mystery (1951) #29; "The Ghost in the Portrait" reprinted in Baffling Mysteries (1952) #18; "True Tales of the Supernatural #2"; "Villa of the Vampire" art by Lin Streeter, reprinted in Web of Mystery (1951) #19; and "No Grave to Hold Him" art by Mike Sekowsky, reprinted in Web of Mystery (1951) #21. "Unburied Dead" text story reprinted in Hand of Fate (1951 Ace) #8. Indicia states "CHALLENGE OF THE UNKNOWN (Formerly Love Experiences)". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Art by Al Feldstein and Jack Kamen. Tender tales of romance among the cowhands and roughnecks of the Old West. Tomboy Tony can outrope and outride any man, but still longs for love. Outlaw lovers hope to steal enough to get married on. Molly loses her man to outlaw queen Blaze. Ride Fast for Wyoming; Calamity Jane; A Kiss for Captain Lobo; Halfway House; Beneath the Outlaw Moon. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Published Jan 1950 by EC.
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    Cover by Johnny Craig. Stories by Al Feldstein and Johnny Craig. Art by Al Feldstein, John Alton, Fred Peters and Johnny Craig. E.C.'s Pre-Trend crime title begins its transformation into a New Trend horror title, featuring the 1st appearance of The Crypt Keeper. Mrs. Stonely's death seems a mere accident, and her husband's affair with a secretary only a coincidence, but one cop isn't convinced. Rising boxer Johnny Sparr becomes the "Guardian of the Little Guy" after his father is killed by the Mob. Corrupt businessmen murder their partner, or so they think, but when they check again the grave is empty. This is the tale that debuted the Crypt-Keeper and EC's legendary horror comics. Murder Writes a Policy; Case Number 318: Murder: The Swindle by Flame; Double-Exposure; Johnny Sparr: Guardian of the Little Guy; Coincidence; Return from the Grave. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Cover art by Johnny Craig. "Murder May Boomerang," script and art by Johnny Craig; Nearly inseparable, a father and son did everything in life together until that one day when a prisoner from a nearby penitentiary discovers the pair's cabin, where he steals clothing and nearly beats the father to death. "Death's Double-Cross," script by Bill Gaines (co-plot) and Albert B. Feldstein (co-plot, script), art by Wally Wood; Ruth was bored and lonely; Her two-year marriage to John was missing something: love, and she found it in John's twin brother. "Reward!" text story by Albert B. Feldstein. "A Snapshot of Death!", script by Bill Gaines (co-plot) and Albert B. Feldstein (co-plot, script), art by Graham Ingels; A woman enters a pool room and hires a man to kill a lady, whose picture she provides to him; Imagine his surprise when he notes that the photo is of the woman wanting the crime committed. "High Tide!", script and art by Harvey Kurtzman; Four men on a mail boat leave the infamous Mephisto Prison and soon hear by radio of the escape of one of the prisoners; When the boat's engine, clogged with sand, brings the craft to a halt a ways off shore, all fingers begin to point to each other as the culprit. 36 pgs., full color.

    PRINTING NOTE: Some copies have Vol. 1 No. 1 printed above a redacted line in the indicia (before the indicia was corrected). Apparently, EC originally intended to print this issue as Vault of Horror #15. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Published 1950 by Fox.
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    Fox Feature Syndicate creates a pre-Code title guaranteed to provide lurid covers and art, as women both historical and fictional commit murder and other heinous acts. Doll maker Margot Haffner gets an unusual order from sinister Count Aorta, but he soon learns the hard way that she's the better criminal; Mary Read becomes one of the most famed female pirates of all time; In a truly offbeat story, redheaded hobo queen Mable Reine leads a tramp army on a rampage of robbery and looting against moneyed society. Margot Haffner: Passion for Dolls; Maude Bennet and Her Crusade Against the Law; Mary Read, Woman Pirate; Mable Reine, Queen of the Jungle. 32 pages, Full Color. In order of appearance: "Margot Haffner, Passion for Dolls"; "Maude Bennet and Her Crusade Against the Law"; and "Mable Reine, Queen of the Jungle" reprinted in Vixens, Vamps and Vipers SC (2014 EA Press) Lost Villainesses of Golden Age Comics #1-1ST. "Mary Read, Woman Pirate, A True Action Crime Story" text story reprinted from Crimes by Women (1948) #7. Cover price $0.10.

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    Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Nina Albright and Al McWilliams. Sometimes listed as Criminals on the Run Vol. 05 #3. Bespectacled, eccentric detective "King" Cole Jr. takes over his father's detective agency. Young King Cole investigates the arsonist who is causing forest fires. Sergeant Spook and Jerry try to prove that a corrupt mayor is swindling the city over a playground for impoverished kids. A reprint of the first adventure of goatee'd criminologist Doctor Doom (no relation to Victor), as he and his students investigate deadly accidents at a skyscraper. Final issue under this title; series continues as Crime-Fighting Detective (1950) #11. Young King Cole; Criminal Lawyer's Medicine; Sergeant Spook; Dr. Doom. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Published May 1950 by EC.
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    First issue of the series (continues from Crime Patrol). First "New Trend" issue to hit stands. Cover art by Johnny Craig. Death Must Come, script and art by Al Feldstein; A transferred gland preserves youth. The Man Who Was Death, script by Gardner Fox, art by Bill Fraccio; A state executioner takes the law into his own hands. The Corpse Nobody Knew, script by Al Feldstein, art by George Roussos; A couple find a body in their hotel room and play detective. Curse of the Full Moon!, script and art by Johnny Craig; Ralf thinks he's become a werewolf after being scratched by a Wolfsbane plant. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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    First issue of the series (continues from Crime Patrol). First "New Trend" issue to hit stands. Cover art by Johnny Craig. Death Must Come, script and art by Al Feldstein; A transferred gland preserves youth. The Man Who Was Death, script by Gardner Fox, art by Bill Fraccio; A state executioner takes the law into his own hands. The Corpse Nobody Knew, script by Al Feldstein, art by George Roussos; A couple find a body in their hotel room and play detective. Curse of the Full Moon!, script and art by Johnny Craig; Ralf thinks he's become a werewolf after being scratched by a Wolfsbane plant. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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    "Hunters of the Whispering Gallery." The first story of the first issue of this short-lived romantic adventure series finds former paratrooper King Faraday rescuing the gorgeous Julie Stevens from Martin Voorman, a former Hitler operative. Also includes: "Appointment in Paris"; "3 Steps to Mr. Sandino"; "Jam in Jamaica; and "Mystery of the Highland Queen." Pencils and inks by Carmine Infantino and Alex Toth. Cover by Infantino. 52 pages Cover price $0.10.

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    Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse. Carl Barks art. Wrap-around cover. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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    The new classic Batmobile gets introduced. Cover by Dick Sprang. Stories by Joe Samachson and unknown. Art by Dick Sprang, Charles Paris, Carmine Infantino, Dan Barry and unknown. After being injured in a wreck involving the Batmobile while chasing some crooks, Batman finds himself laid up, unable to fight crime...or so is thought by crookdom, who are soon introduced to the fearsome capabilities of the new Batmobile! Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Batmobile of 1950!" by Joe Samachson, Dick Sprang and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "The Great Gold Robbery!" with pencils by Carmine Infantino; Robotman in "To Arms!"; and Impossible -- But True! tale "The Beauty Who Talked with Beasts!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Dan Barry. Also: Ton o' Fun 1-pager by Harry Lampert, reprinted from Green Lantern (1941-1949 Golden Age) #21; Varsity Vic 2-pager by Henry Boltinoff; 2-page text piece "TV Quiz"; and "The First!" 1-pager. And: 1-page public service announcement "Batman and Robin Stand Up for Sportsmanship!" by Jack Schiff and Win Mortimer. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by Don C. Cameron and unknown. Art by Bob Kane, Lew Sayre Schwartz, Charles Paris, Tom Cooke, Dan Barry and unknown. Batman decides to introduce Robin to the workings of the Railroad Protective Association and both are assigned to work with one of their top agents in "The Law of the Iron Road!" with art by Bob Kane, Lew Sayre Schwartz and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "Cowboys and Indians!" with story by Don C. Cameron; Robotman in "The Disjointed Robotman" with art by Tom Cooke; and Impossible -- But True! tale "The Valley of Giant Insects" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Dan Barry. Also: Casey the Cop 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; Chip half-pager; 2-page text piece "Why You Are You" by Earl Smith; Shorty 2-pager by Boltinoff; Ton o' Fun 1-pager by Harry Lampert; and Ton o' Fun half-pager by Lampert. And: Superboy in the 1-page public service announcement "Job Counselor" by Jack Schiff and Win Mortimer. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Cover by Win Mortimer and George Roussos. Stories by Don C. Cameron and unknown. Art by Bob Kane, Lew Sayre Schwartz, Charles Paris, Dan Barry and unknown. News reporter Dave Purdy is given a seemingly easy assignment: he must find and report on a case in which the Bat-Signal ALONE saved a person's life. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "Untold Tales of the Bat-Signal!" with art by Bob Kane, Lew Sayre Schwartz and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "The Warriors in Wampum!" with story by Don C. Cameron; Robotman in "The Robot-Mobile"; and Impossible -- But True! tale "The Case of the Talking Dead!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Dan Barry. Also: Peg half-pager by Henry Boltinoff; Little Orville half-pager; Bonny 1-pager; 2-page Annie Oakley text story "The Lady with a Gun"; Casey the Cop 1-pager by Boltinoff; and Shorty 1-pager by Boltinoff. And: Superman in the 1-page public service announcement "School Children 'Round the World" by Jack Schiff and Win Mortimer. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Funny-animal stories from the circus, featuring Do-Do the Clown. Skinny the Giraffe and Hotspot the Leopard think they can become clowns and be just as famous and funny as Do-Do. Bears Rolly & Polly dress up as a two-headed leopard for a sideshow act. Plus activities, puzzles and games. The Circus Daze; Wrestle While You Work; Hat's Off to Do-Do; Rolly and Polly: The Great Two Headed Leopard. 5-in. x 7-in., 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.05.

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    Funny-animal stories from the circus, featuring Do-Do the Clown. Skinny the Giraffe and Hotspot the Leopard think they can become clowns and be just as famous and funny as Do-Do. Bears Rolly & Polly dress up as a two-headed leopard for a sideshow act. Plus activities, puzzles and games. The Circus Daze; Wrestle While You Work; Hat's Off to Do-Do; Rolly and Polly: The Great Two Headed Leopard. 5-in. x 7-in., 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.05.

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    Cover pencils by Dan Zolnerowich. Storm Was His Stock In Trade, art by Bill Ward; Doll Man must battle the evil Pluvius, who has invented a terrible rain-making device. The Flame starring Doll Man and The Flame [Northcross]. The Dog Show Gig starring Torchy, art by Bill Ward. The Undertaker and Tom Thumb; When the Undertaker and Tom Thumb inadvertently help each other steal Egyptian treasure, they decide that whoever could kill the Doll Man could keep the jewels! 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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    Published Dec 1950 by Harvey.
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    Stories by Buford Tune and Paul McCarthy. Art by Buford Tune, Bill Schreiber, Art Helfant and Paul McCarthy. Cover by Buford Tune. Reprints from the Dotty Dripple daily and Sunday comic strip. Dotty and husband Horace face domestic squabbles similar to those of Blondie and Dagwood, right down to the drawing style; the long-running family strip also featured tween daughter Taffy and dog Pepper. Horace spends half the night chasing the wrong dog; Dotty and Horace disagree on the specifics of their marriage vows; Pepper the dog starts getting calls on the family phone. Also featuring a Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie and the Run-Away Baby Carriage," as well as an ad for Ringling Brothers Circus Dog Training (!). Dotty Dripple; Li'l Taffy; Comforts of Home; Problem Child; Li'l Taffy Puzzle Page; Fun at the Zoo; Holly of Hollywood; Rumpus; The Winning Costume; The Bashful Suitor. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by Tom Gill, Al Avison and Lee Elias. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes love poetry, advice to readers, and occasional pre-Code notoriety. Vera feels stuck between two worlds because she's only 15, but looks 21. After Trina wins a small fortune, fiance Fred borrows money against his better judgment, giving the impression he's only after her money. Ginny suspects the worst when fiance Kip is seen with beauty Drucie. Plus "true" reader tales of love, love poetry from classic authors, and vintage love advice. I Passed for 21; Special Firsts; Love Made me Miserable; Dinner for Two; Love Makes the World Go 'Round; No Excuse for Love; Love Laughs; Your Problem; I Paid for Love; Engagement Ring; Spotlight on Love. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Published Mar 1950 by Quality.
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    Indicia title is "RAGGEDY ANN AND ANDY, No. 262." Vitamin Water; Mr. Diggs has the Raggedys mix some vitamins in a pool of water, creating "vitamin water" that causes plants to grow and makes people energetic. The Cloudburst; The Raggedys prevent Grinny Bear and Snoopwiggy from taking Sunny Bunny's kite; To get revenge, the villains start a fire that threatens the Raggedys' doll house home. The Bow and Arrow Hunters; The Snoopwiggy and Grinny Bear are shooting arrows at everyone in the forest. The Raggedy Snake in Loonie Land; When Bertram Bear threatens to ruin the Raggedys' picnic with Mummy and Sunny Bunny, the Raggedys make a fake snakeskin to scare him away. The Pumpkin Patch Pies; Mr. and Mrs. Meadow-Mole are living in a pumpkin in Mr. Digg's pumpkin patch and are selling pumpkin pies. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Indicia title is "Walt Disney's DONALD DUCK and the PIXILATED PARROT, No. 282." Cover art by Carl Barks. Donald Duck and "The Pixilated Parrot, script and art by Carl Barks; Donald gives Uncle Scrooge a parrot that only counts, instead of talking, and Scrooge has the parrot memorize the combination to his safe; which Scrooge has been forgetting. Pig in a Poke, pencils by Riley Thompson; Huey, Dewey, and Louis go to a farm to get an animal to show at the county fair. Fresh Milk and Eggs, art by Paul Murry; Donald is a milkman whose customers complain about not receiving fresh milk and eggs. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Cover art by Carl Buettner. Big-Top Bedlam, script and art by Carl Barks; Donald loses Daisy's heirloom brooch on the way to hock it for enough money to buy circus tickets for himself and the nephews. The Firebugs, pencils by Paul Murry. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Published Jul 1950 by DC.
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    Cover art by Nick Cardy. Death on Wheels, script by Phil Evans, pencils by Curt Swan, inks John Fischetti. The Riddle of Niagara, art by Nick Cardy. The Case of the Crooked Cowhand, art by Tom Cooke. I Stole the World's Biggest Secret, art by Howard Purcell. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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    Published Sep 1950 by DC.
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    Cover art by Nick Cardy. House ad for Danger Trail 1, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia. Dead Man's Beat, pencils by Nick Cardy, inks by Sy Barry. I Wrecked the Cattle Rustlers, art by Frank Frazetta. House ad for Feature Films 3 featuring The Eagle and the Hawk. The Case of the Phantom Shot casebook mystery. The World's Most Dangerous Safecrackers!, art by Allen Ulmer. Casey the Cop ½ page story by Henry Boltinoff. My Beat Is Davey Jones' Locker!, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti. Job Counselor public service announcement, script by jack Schiff, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Win Mortimer. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

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    (A-1 Comics #27) Cover by Dick Ayers. Edited by Raymond C. Krank. Stories and art by Gardner Fox, C. W. Winter, Howard Larsen and Dick Ayers. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #27. Part of A1 Comics, an anthology from Magazine Enterprises with content that varied from month to month. The masked gunslinger formerly known as The Calico Kid (actually Marshal Rex Fury) takes on a new identity, using special effects to fool evildoers into thinking he is a vengeful spirit; Outlaws face the various tricks Ghost Rider uses to appear as if he is an actual ghost. This was the first character to use the name and the very cool Western-themed Ghost Rider design, both of which have remained in use to the present day, but for different characters. The Ghost Rider; The Fire Ghost!; The Saga o' Sagebrush Sam; Spook Justice; Western 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    (A-1 Comics #27) Cover by Dick Ayers. Edited by Raymond C. Krank. Stories and art by Gardner Fox, C. W. Winter, Howard Larsen and Dick Ayers. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #27. Part of A1 Comics, an anthology from Magazine Enterprises with content that varied from month to month. The masked gunslinger formerly known as The Calico Kid (actually Marshal Rex Fury) takes on a new identity, using special effects to fool evildoers into thinking he is a vengeful spirit; Outlaws face the various tricks Ghost Rider uses to appear as if he is an actual ghost. This was the first character to use the name and the very cool Western-themed Ghost Rider design, both of which have remained in use to the present day, but for different characters. The Ghost Rider; The Fire Ghost!; The Saga o' Sagebrush Sam; Spook Justice; Western 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    (A-1 Comics #27) Cover by Dick Ayers. Edited by Raymond C. Krank. Stories and art by Gardner Fox, C. W. Winter, Howard Larsen and Dick Ayers. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #27. Part of A1 Comics, an anthology from Magazine Enterprises with content that varied from month to month. The masked gunslinger formerly known as The Calico Kid (actually Marshal Rex Fury) takes on a new identity, using special effects to fool evildoers into thinking he is a vengeful spirit; Outlaws face the various tricks Ghost Rider uses to appear as if he is an actual ghost. This was the first character to use the name and the very cool Western-themed Ghost Rider design, both of which have remained in use to the present day, but for different characters. The Ghost Rider; The Fire Ghost!; The Saga o' Sagebrush Sam; Spook Justice; Western 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Canadian Edition. First issue in the series (continues from Gunfighter). (This issue was published in 1950; the ongoing series has another issue 15 that was published in 1952.) "The Wall" (art by Johnny Craig), "House of Horror" (art by Harvey Kurtzman), "The Mad Magician" (script by Gardner Fox, art by Harry Harrison and Wally Wood), and "The Thing in the Swamp" (art by Al Feldstein). Craig cover. Cover price $0.10.

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    Painted cover by Bill Everett. Stories and art by Ed Moore, H. G. Peter, Alfonso Greene, Sid Couchey and Harold LeDoux. Non-fiction comics featuring true tales of heroism from everyday people and courage on the battlefield. Two passersby pull three people from a submerged car; A girl rescues her siblings from a house fire; A woman risks her life to save two boys from an icy pond. Duo Rescues Trio; Radio Honors Hero; Double Rescue; Baby Sitter Doesn't Sit Still; Race with Death!; Ski Savior; 3rd Rail; Wet Hero; Cool During Hot Blaze; Eggbeater Saves a Sailor; Toss to Catcher Strikes Out Fire; Brooklyn Rescue; Buddies; Lives Saved Enough Reward; Poison Smoke!; Girl "13" Proves Lucky to Boy; Icy Danger; Human Chain; Boys, Bike & Bandit; Danger Thin Ice. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Photo cover features Lizabeth Scott. Something different from Crestwood/Feature: retellings of classic Hollywood movies using official film stills with added word balloons, creating fumetti with all-star casts. This issue includes Paid in Full, a tale of love and sacrifice. Starring Lizabeth Scott, Mickey Rooney, Jane Powell, Diana Lynn, Ann Sothern, Joseph Cotten, Robert Cummings, Valli, Frank McHugh, and Eve Arden. Paid in Full; Quicksand; Weep No More; Nancy Goes to Rio. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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    Photo cover of Beverly Tyler and Jerome Courtland, who appear in the Columbia Picture The Palomino. Trap For Romance; Jan is hired as the companion for Mildred, who lost the use of her legs in an automobile accident; Mildreds fiancé Ted feels responsible; He and Jan fall in love but hide their feelings; Jan learns Mildred is not paralyzed and has been having an affair with Dr. Toomis. Marriage 'Round the World article, art by George Tuska. Heart of a Stranger by Mary Blaine text story, art by John Celardo. Wings on my Heart; Mary works as a waitress to support her younger brother Mike; Her pilot fiancé Fred and parents were killed in a plane crash a few years before, and Mary dislikes airplanes as a result; Pilot Dan Engel defends Mary from a lustful diner patron and they eventually fall in love. Romance on the Range one-page story, art by Rafael Astarita. Date Bait by Betty Cummings text story, art by Dan Loprino. Afraid of Love, pencils by John Celardo; Jane is a man-hater, blaming a man for her parents death in an accident; After an argument with Jane, her sister Sue is struck by a car and hospitalized; Dr. Ken Tilton treats Sue and gets to know Jane. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Stories and art by Russell Stamm and Paul McCarthy. Cover by Paul McCarthy. Comic strip hero Scarlet, who got the power of invisibility from a science experiment, may have been the first female superhero in comics. Scarlet investigates when audiences start crying at the performances of comedian Rankin File. Cop Gil Mason and reporter Jackie Paige join forces to solve a murder. The search for a hit and run driver. Also featuring a profile of Invisible Scarlet O'Neil creator Russell Stamm. Meet Russell Stamm, Creator of Invisible Scarlet ONeil; The Case of the Madmans Revenge; Calling All Sleuths; The Case of the Second Key; The Case of the Hit and Run Killer; Bloodless Murder; How Good a Detective Are You?; The Empty Room. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Published 1950 by St. John.
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    Cover by Matt Baker and Ray Osrin. Story by Arnold Drake and Leslie Waller. Art by Matt Baker and Ray Osrin. Packaged like a paperback rather than a comic book, this digest-sized drama is considered one of the first examples of what is now called the graphic novel. Journalist Hal is conflicted when old flame Rust comes back into his life with a political agenda. Drawn to Rust's stepdaughter Audrey, Hal faces moral choices that could determine the future of Copper City. The noirish tale features art by celebrated comics artist Matt Baker, best known for his "good girl" art. 6-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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    Jimmy Wakely stars in "The Secret of Hairpin Canyon" (art by Alex Toth), "Desert Justice," and "Prize of Peril." Kit Colby, Girl Sheriff stars in "The Stranger From Sunburst Bend." Back-up story, "Botalye, Immortal Indian Warrior" (art by Frank Frazetta, 3 pages). Photo cover. Cover price $0.10.

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