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Boy Comics (1942) comic books 1953-1955

  • Issue #85
    Boy Comics (1942) 85

    Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Norman Maurer, William Overgard and Charles Biro. An anthology title from publisher Lev Gleason and his primary creator, Charles Biro, featuring teen hero Crimebuster and his nemesis Iron Jaw. Sniffer and the Deadly Dozen start a new scam by impersonating a dating service. The Rocketeers return to Earth from Pluto, but on the way Simpy discovers a Soviet space-station and sets out to investigate. Smugglers come up with the unique idea of concealing gems inside a live tiger. Also featuring a vintage ad for Lev Gleason Comics Picture Trading Cards. Crimebuster: Sniffer's Love or Money; Rocky X: Courage in a Sea of Fear; Jest For Laffs; Little Wise Guys: Scarecrow Believes in Signs; Two Hands in a Tiger's Mouth. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #87
    Boy Comics (1942) 87

    Stories and art by Norman Maurer, William Overgard and Charles Biro. An anthology title from publisher Lev Gleason and his primary creator, Charles Biro, featuring teen hero Crimebuster and his nemesis Iron Jaw. Iron Jaw hires a double of Sniffer as part of his revenge plot against the Deadly Dozen. Rocky X and the Rocketeers explore the deserted city on jungle planet Kantrax and encounter gigantic vulture-like creatures. Two brothers in love with the same woman try to resolve their triangle by competing to swim the English Channel. Crimebuster: The Big Rat Race; Rocky X: Death From the Skies; Little Wise Guys: Sugar Sloan; The Swim For Life. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #88
    Boy Comics (1942) 88

    Stories and art by Norman Maurer, William Overgard and Charles Biro. An anthology title from publisher Lev Gleason and his primary creator, Charles Biro, featuring teen hero Crimebuster and his nemesis Iron Jaw. A killer hatches a murderous plot to acquire another man's fingerprints. While Rocky X and the Rocketeers are trapped on jungle planet Kantrax, an alien invasion force approaches Earth. Iron Jaw's efforts to destroy the Deadly Dozen are foiled by an Egyptian luck statue. Crimebuster: Brotherly Hate; Chuckle Wagon; Rocky X: Our of Fear--Into Terror; Little Wise Guys: The Great Rescue; Iron Jaw: That's Your Hard Luck. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #89
    Boy Comics (1942) 89

    Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Norman Maurer and Charles Biro. An anthology title from publisher Lev Gleason and his primary creator, Charles Biro, featuring teen hero Crimebuster and his nemesis Iron Jaw. A convict just released schemes to claim the loot that's been hidden since his arrest, and frame his double-crossing girlfriend in the bargain. Sniffer & the Deadly Dozen flee from a dangerous Iron Jaw aboard a runaway roller coaster. After suffering heavy losses, the Rocketeers take on the alien invasion force, only to learn it comes from the planet of space villain the Claw. Also featuring Lev Gleason Comics Picture Trading Cards. Crimebuster: He Got What Was Coming; Sniffer & the Deadly Dozen: Iron Jaw's Biggest Bite; Little Wise Guys: The Four Musketeers; Rocky X: The Return of the Claw. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #90
    Boy Comics (1942) 90

    Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Norman Maurer and Charles Biro. An anthology title from publisher Lev Gleason and his primary creator, Charles Biro, featuring teen hero Crimebuster and his nemesis Iron Jaw. The love triangle between two doctors and a nurse at an insane asylum leads to the escape of a dangerous lunatic. A comics retelling of the classic boxing match between Rocky Marciano and Joe Louis in 1951. Rocky X and the Rocketeers confront the Claw and his alien invasion force. Also featuring Lev Gleason Comics Picture Trading Cards. Crimebuster: Love and Hate; Sport Highlights of the Century: Rocky Marciano vs. Joe Louis; Little Wise Guys: The Missing Murder Weapon; Rocky X: The Claw Invades New York City; Sniffer and Iron Jaw: Fakers Takers. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #99
    Boy Comics (1942) 99

    Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Chic Stone, William Overgard, Ben Brown and Charles Biro. An anthology title from publisher Lev Gleason and his primary creator, Charles Biro, featuring teen hero Crimebuster and his nemesis Iron Jaw. Iron Jaw decides to get plastic surgery to get a new face, but Sniffer and the Deadly Dozen have a trick up their sleeves. A one-page comedy strip by future Marvel legend Chic Stone. Rocky X and the Rocketeers race to free Earth from the alien paralysis gas that leaves it vulnerable to invasion. Crimebuster: Spectators Also Die; Little Hank; Sniffer and Iron Jaw: The High Cost of Skin; The Turtle's Secret; Death Was Out to Lunch; Rocky X: D-Day From Space. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #100
    Boy Comics (1942) 100

    Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by C. H. Moore, Ben Brown, Jay Scott Pike, Ralph Mayo, and Charles Biro. An anthology title from publisher Lev Gleason and his primary creator, Charles Biro, featuring teen hero Crimebuster and his nemesis Iron Jaw. Iron Jaw's new face is revealed, and it's even more horrifying than his previous one. A comics retelling of the famed 1938 rematch between heavyweight champion Joe Louis and German boxing legend Max Schmeling. Their space battles over, Rocky and Simpy are reassigned the Korean peninsula as the Korean War heats up. Crimebuster: One Second To Zero; Conquer Any Worlds Lately?; Sniffer and Iron Jaw: Riot; Famous Eccentrics; Crimebuster: They Called Him Crazy; Rocky X: Planet To FBI - Over; Best Fights Of The Century: Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #106
    Boy Comics (1942) 106
    • Interior complete. Missing small piece (slightly affects story).

    Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Al Wenzel, Carl Hubbell, Ben Brown, Ralph Mayo and Charles Biro. An anthology title from publisher Lev Gleason and his primary creator, Charles Biro, featuring teen hero Crimebuster and his nemesis Iron Jaw. At a joust for a medieval charity fair, someone switches Crimebuster's lance with a real one and tries to frame him for attempted murder. Sniffer and Iron Jaw stage fake prize fights with stand-in champs, until the real champion boxers show up to give them what for. A traffic accident leads Crimebuster to a fugitive killer, featuring a wrist-mounted gun apparently of Charles Biro's design. Crimebuster: Robin Hood Lives Again; Behind the Clown's Laugh; Sniffer and Iron Jaw: Unfortunate Fortune; Crimebuster: Mr. Judge and Jury; Rocky X: Never Kick a Quiz Kid. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.