Comic books March 1945

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Cover by Walter Johnson. Stories and art by Ray Gill, Jim Wilcox, Pam Robinson, Milt Hammer, Walter Johnson and B. Gordon Guth. Sometimes listed as 4Most #14. Four different stories featuring clean-cut teen heroes of the 1940s from Novelty Press. While on an excursion in the country, Dick Cole's car breaks down, and he is captured by a strange and disturbing family. Amateur photographer Candid Charlie is hired to photograph an experimental operation, but not everyone thinks that's a good idea. Edison Bell and his pals make a Victory Garden - a WWII morale-building activity - but bullies Butch and Stinkie want the prize for themselves. Edison Bell tells young readers how to build a combat tank out of wood and cardboard. Dick Cole; Edison Bell; How to Make Edison Bell's Pushmobile Tank; Candid Charlie; You and What Army!; The Cadet: Hurray for Kit Carter!; I Can't. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Joe Musial. The Phantom strips, scripts by Lee Falk, art by Ray Moore. Pete the Tramp strips by Clarence D. Russell. Jungle Jim strips, art by Alex Raymond. Katzenjammer Kids strips, art by H.H. Knerr. Tim Tyler's Luck strips, art by Lyman Young. Blondie strips, art by Chic Young. Teddy and Sitting Bull strips, art by Joe Musial. Tillie the Toiler strips, art by Russ Westover. Prince Valiant strips, art by Hal Foster. Private Breger Abroad strips by Dave Breger. Curley Harper at Lakespur strips, art by Lyman Young. Barney Google strips, art by Billy DeBeck. Just Kids strips by A.D. Carter. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Jack Burnley and Stan Kaye. The Water Sprite starring Superman, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Ira Yarbrough (signed as Joe Shuster). Mind Over Matter starring Hayfoot Henry, art by Thurston Harper. Around Clock with Armor fact page, art by Raymond Perry. Room, Board, and Bullets starring Congo Bill, art by John Daly. Magnet for Mobsters starring The Vigilante, script by Joe Samachson, pencils by Mort Meskin (signed as Mort Morton Jr.). Facts and Fables starring Zatara, art by William F. White. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. Two Dreams to Destiny starring The Sandman, script by Joe Samachson, art by Pen Shumaker; High-Hat Archie overhears Philo relating a dream of his to Wes and Sandy, a dream in which Archie and his gang steal the cash from Jone's estate, escape, and then are tracked down by the Sandman and Sandy. Of Rogues and Rabbits starring The Shining Knight, script by Joe Samachson, art by Louis Cazeneuve. Melody in Treble Trouble starring Genius Jones, script by Whitney Ellsworth, art by Stan Kaye. Prediction For Plunder starring Starman, script by Joe Samachson, art by Emil Gershwin. Idol Victory starring Mike Gibbs, Guerilla, script by Joe Samachson, art by Maurice Del Bourgo. The back cover contains a third-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Capt. Tootsie and the Toy Cannon. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Paul Reinman. A Bag of Assorted Nuts, art by Paul Reinman; Doiby's visit to his psychiatrist leads Green lantern into a case involving assorted phobias. The Color of Crime starring Dr. Mid-Nite, script by Joseph Greene, art by Stan Aschmeier [as Stan Josephs]; Dr. Mid-Nite investigates when a nephew tries to have his uncle committed. Things at Home starring Red, White and Blue, art by Joe Gallagher. The Story of New Netherland--Picture Stories from American History, script by M. C. Gaines, art by Don Cameron. Tank Tries the Teakettle starring Hop Harrigan, script and art by Jon L. Blummer. Wonder Woman for Infantile Paralysis public service announcement, art by Harry G. Peter. Mutt and Jeff strips by Al Smith [signed as Bud Fisher]. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Spring 1945. The Justice Society of America takes on Germany in "This Is Our Enemy!" The issue presents "the story of a nation--a degenerate nation whose people throughout the centuries have always been willing to follow their military leaders into endless, bloody, but futile warfare!" That's wartime comics for ya'. Script by Gardner Fox. Hawkman's chapter (with art by Joe Kubert--first art on the series) begins the story around 1250 A.D. Subsequent chapters feature Mr. Terrific in 1725 (art by Stan Aschmeier as "Stan Josephs"), Dr. Mit-nite in 1824 (art by Aschmeier), the Atom in 1872 (art by Joe Gallagher), Wildcat in 1896 (art by Gallagher), and Johnny Thunder in 1923 (art by Aschmeier). Flash, Green Lantern, and Wonder Woman cameos (art by Martin Naydel and H.G. Peter). Hitler cover and interior cameo. Two-page text story, "Glider Plight" by Jay Marr. One-page public service announcement, "Wonder Woman Explains Waste Paper Salvage." Gallagher cover. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. The Man Who Killed Himself starring Sub-Mariner, art by Carl Pfeufer; When an inventor friend of Namor's is found dead with a suicide note, Namor tracks down a businessman who forced him to write out the note and then murdered him so he could steal his new boat super-speed engine attachment design. The Masked Trio of Death!, pencils by Vince Alascia; A grim Captain America and Bucky attempt to track down the nefarious Lupo and his three killer apes who have murdered eleven people during various robberies, and who has challenged the duo to catch him. Ad for the May, 1945 issue of Miss America magazine. Lightning Strikes Twice! starring The Whizzer, art by Louis Ferstadt. Juke Box Murder Case--Let's Play Detective, art by Al Bellman. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Written by Gardner F. Fox. Art and cover by Martin Naydel. The Flash is puzzled by the enigma of a hotel, whose guests disappear into thin air, where all traces of their occupancy fade away, and where even the registry they signed is blank! The Three Dimnwits are very unhappy when they learn that the local amusement park has Lady's Day and will not admit men. Yet, when the Flash discovers that men in women's clothing have invaded the festivities, he decides that he and the boys will do some investigating. Mutt and Jeff humor story by Al Smith (as Bud Fisher). Paper Salvage Drive! public service announcement with the Flash, script by Sheldon Mayer, art by Jon Chester Kozlak. 52 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Yellow Claw and the Mole Men, pencils by Vince Alascia, inks by Al Bellman; Yellow Claw creates a chemical which dramatically increases the size of men's hands, making them into Mole Men which he uses to tunnel under munitions plants and wreck them; When he plans to use explosives in a lava pit to create a new volcano under a munitions plant, Captain America and Bucky see that they meet their doom inside the lava pit. The Merchant of Death starring the Human Torch, art by Al Bellman. Master of Murders starring the Destroyer, pencils by Chad Grothkopf, inks by Al Gabriele. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

March 1945. Science fiction stories by Richard Shaver (and Ray Palmer, uncredited) with the first of the "Shaver Mystery" stories, "I Remember Lemuria," plus Morris J. Steele, A.R. Steber, Alexander Blade, Lee Francis, Leroy Xerxa, Richard Casey, Omar Greer, and Leo A. Schmidt. Also a short essay by Shaver and Palmer, "Mantong, the Language of Lemuria." Illustrations by J. Allen St. John, Virgil Finlay, Julian S. Krupa, Malcolm Smith, Brady, Ned Hadley and L. Raymond Jones, and Robert Fuqua. Cover by Robert Gibson Jones. 7-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 208 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories by Walt Kelly, Roger Garis, John Stanley and unknown. Art by Walt Kelly, H.R. McBride, Rube Grossman, Tom Golden, Otto Feuer and George Kerr. Tales featuring Albert the Alligator ("Albert the Whaler"), Uncle Wiggily, Hector the Henpecked Rooster, Blackie, Cilly Goose, Raggedy Animals and Elephunnies (1 page)! Also: "Bucky Horse" and "A Friend in Need" text stories! 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 35, Issue 1 - March, 1945. Science Fiction and adventure stories, this issue features "Destiny Times Three" by Fritz Lieber Jr.. 6.5-in. x 9.5-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Jack Burnley. "The Penguin's Apprentice!", script by Don Cameron, pencils by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane), inks by Jerry Robinson; Batman and Robin are puzzled when the Penguin begins stealing objects from people off the street, such as a handkerchief and a feather, unaware that he is attempting to train a young man in the fine art of crime. "Son of His Father" text story by Eddie Bell. "Son of His Father" text story by Eddie Bell. "The Pearl of Peril!", art by Jerry Robinson; When Alfred goes into a restaurant for dinner, he runs into a tramp who claims to have a pearl the size of an oyster. "Voyage Into Villainy!", script by Joe Samachson, pencils by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane), inks by Jerry Robinson; The death of a wealthy, noted member of the Explorer's Club spurs on fellow member, Mr. Challoner, to track down clues in the Club's building to the deceased man's fortune. "A Christmas Peril!", script by Don Cameron, art by Jerry Robinson (as Bob Kane); Batman attempts to convince a very young "Scrooge" of the true meaning of Christmas. 52 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Spring 1945. The Black Bat in "The Marked Man" by "G. Wayman Jones" (Norman Daniels); "Crime in Concrete" by Clark Frost; "Window Target" by Kerry McRoberts; "Miss Mouse, Meet Mr. Cat" by S.J. Bailey; and "A Little More Dope" by J. Lane Linklater. Pulp magazine format; black and white; 80 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Everett Raymond Kinstler. "Death Counts Ten," art by Irv Novick; A boxer is dead after a fight, and Kip finds out he has been poisoned. "The Four-Alarm Ghosts," art by Red Holmdale; The ghost of Gloomy saves people from a house on fire. "Death--The Crow Strikes Again," art by Harry Sahle; An opera singer is fired for drinking, but puts on a crow costume to get revenge. "Murder By Proxy" text story by S. Gordon James. "The Hound of the Devonshires," script by Joe Blair, art by Paul Reinman; A curse of a phantom hound in Devonshire. "The Sinister Spiritualist," art by Clem Weisbecker; A spiritualist tricks people to tell where they keep their valuables, and then robs them. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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The Green Turtle, Tommy Paige in "Death For Whom," the Black Buccaneer, Super Drooper & Drip, Red Hawk in "The Carnival of Courage," Jun-Gal, and Mr. Lee in Hypnotized Mummy!" NOTE: In addition to the regular issue, some copies of no. 5 were manufactured with different interiors from other comics. Please see individual item notes to see if a particular copy of this issue has a variant interior. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Art Allen, E.C. Stoner and Tom Candy. Cover by E.C. Stoner. Fox Feature Syndicate presents the first series featuring the original version of the Blue Beetle. The Blue Beetle investigates strange goings-on in California's redwood forest; At the center of the Earth, The Beetle, Joan and Professor Snowy encounter prehistoric monsters, including a pterosaur that looks like a giant chicken; Dan and Joan go undercover at a carnival to investigate a murder. The Threat From Saturn serial does not appear here; it continues in issue #38. The Giant Tree Mystery; The Mad Sculptor; Joan Mason: Carnival of Death; The Adventure Inside the Earth; This 'N' That; Minit Mystery. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Lucy Feller. Stories and art by Joe Donohoe, Ray Gill, Jim Wilcox, Robert Pious, Milt Hammer and Tom Gill. Sometimes listed as Blue Bolt #54. Former superhero Blue Bolt soars as an aviator hero in WWII. Edison Bell and Jerry go skiing in the mountains and rescue the victims of a school bus crash. Blue Bolt hijacks a Japanese fighter plane and saves a US senator's plane with help from reporter Marg Hesslin. Sergeant Spook and Jerry fight a fire and help high-school dropouts decide to go back and get their diplomas. Dick Cole; Fearless Fellers; Cap Hawkins Tales; Edison Bell; Edison Bell's Make Your Own Winter Sports Accessories; Sergeant Spook; Krisko & Jasper; Backfield Bomber; Sniffy; Blue Bolt; Bluebolts and Nuts. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Blue Circle, Gail Porter Girl Photographer in "The Mexican Diamonds," Toreador, Mareen Marine in "U-Boat Number 777," Driftwood Davey, the Steel Fist in "Time Out For Sabotage," and Slaphappy Grandpappy. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Kanigher and Louis Ferstadt. One of the stranger superheroes, Greek deity Antaeus - who can bounce whenever hurled to the ground - appears when summoned by his modern-day descendant, a neurotic artist. The Bouncer has the distinction of being the first character created by comics legend Robert Kanigher - as well as appearing in both Scott Shaw!'s Oddball Comics and The League of Regrettable Superheroes. The Bouncer and his friends find trouble when they join a horse-and-buggy race in a Western town; Boxer One Round Hogan fights to help his landlady pay off her mortgage to a greedy neighbor; Cuthbert Joy races to find a present when he realizes he forgot his wife's birthday. The Bouncer: Rodeo of Thunder; One Round Hogan; Joy Family; The Old House; Rocket Kelly. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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World War II cover. Cover pencils by Louis Cazeneuve. Thunder In China, pencils by Louis Cazeneuve [ghosting for Jack Kirby]; the boys visit China far from the front to see how the country prepares for war; they visit one of the "cooperative" factories. Brooklyn Goes to Town, pencils by Louis Cazeneuve [ghosting for Jack Kirby]; the boys get tricked into spreading counterfeit money throughout London. Drums of Doom text story by Murray Boltinoff [as Blair Bolton]. Camouflage Unit No. 10 starring Jitters Jeep, script and art by Jack Farr. Trouble Down Mexico Way, pencils by Louis Cazeneuve [ghosting for Jack Kirby]; the Boys battle fifth columnists down in Mexico. Kraut Clouting Outing starring Drafty and Tim. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

George Storm cover and art, Henry Boltinoff art (1 pg). 48pg, FC. Cover price $0.10.

Cover features teen movie stars Shirley Jones and Roddy McDowell. Stories and art by Frank Sinatra, Sam Glankoff, Jack Sparling, Margueritte Bro, Corrine Dillon, Karin Asbrand, Helen Carter Maxon, Martha Ross, Adam Allen, Elizabeth Nichols, Elena Chance, Jane Richards, Nancy Pepper, Alice Barr Grayson, and Margaret Sutton. A kids' anthology from the publishers of Parents Magazine, featuring stories, comics and advice aimed at 1940s teen girls. A wartime message of tolerance from Frank Sinatra, then a teen heartthrob; A comics biography of Chinese freedom fighter Liang King-Fu; Red Cross nurses travel the front lines in an armored bus. Judy Wing; Mystery in Ward 13; Guerrilla Chief; Solo for Two; Heroes Are Cowards; Movie Memos; Double Exposure Mystery; Bearcat in Germany; Lets Talk Things Over; Medal for Bravery; The Voice Speaks; When Sisters Get Under Your Skin; It's Fun to Sew; Jivin to Jabberwocky; Friends Across the Border; You Too Can Tame Time; This Party Is a Winner; Cookie Wows Em With Waffles; Simplicity Sue Makes a Suit Wardrobe; Dip Your Feet in Color Again; Black Is Young; Whose Girl Will You Be in the Easter Parade?; Nancy Pepper in Hollywood; Top Your Easter Suit with a Topper; This Too, Too Solid Flesh; The Victory Club; Girls in the News; Tricks for Teens. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Rojo. Stories and art by Art Moore, Dave Abel, Dick Wood, R. W. Hall, and Basil Wolverton. Kids' comics featuring early work by Basil Wolverton. Monsooer Muskrateer is bored; Scoop Scuttle encounters Lester Fussfester, in a story by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton. Circus Life is a continuing text feature about the workers in King Brothers Circus. Eggbert; Mopey Moose; Scoop Scuttle; Circus Life; Dumb Like a Fox; Buster, The Scrap-Happy Little Plane; Little Bo Pig; Monsooer Muskrateer. Final issue of the series. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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The Crash Kid stars in "The Case of the Color-Blind Confessions," Hardy of Hillsdale HIgh, Thunderbrand, and the Crime Crusader in "The Mystery of the Modern Midas!" Cover price $0.10.

Captain America stars in "Dynamos of Death" (art by Vince Alascia), "The Thing in the Swamp," and "The Human Beast!" The Human Torch stars in "The Walking Corpse." Cover price $0.10.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by L. B. Cole, Fred Schwab, Murry Tobin and Jerry Koe. Aviator hero Captain Flight battles the Axis by air during World War II. Captain Flight battles a plot to invade America by first laying siege to New York. Red Rocket investigates the destruction of Mexican oil fields. Government diver Deep-Sea Dawson is aided on an assignment by a trained seal he freed from its cruel master. Captain Flight; "Little Off" Fanny; Red Rocket; Slug McGee; Flight Heroes; Rock Raymond; Korner Kids; Zaan of the Jungle: The Weird Ape Howls!; Deep-Sea Dawson; Toppy. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel in "The Genius in the Garret," "Captain Marvel's Trip to Other Worlds," "The Haunted Embassy of Washington, D.C." and chapter 23 of the "Monster Society of Evil" serial. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 16, Issue 10 - March 1945. Features creative stories, poems, rebuses, recipes, activities, crafts, science experiments, and health articles for children. 6-in. x 9-in. 52 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.15.

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The Corsican Brothers, 6th Printing, Line Drawing Cover. (HRN 78). Cover price $0.15.

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The Corsican Brothers, 7th Printing, Line Drawing Cover. (HRN 97, original 3/45 date). Cover price $0.15.

Cover art by Everett E. Hibbard. The Great Blue Father, script by William Moulton Marston (signed as Charles Moulton), art by Harry G. Peter; A scientist by the name of Professor Proto Plasm invents a "moron hormone" that makes people simple-minded, including Steve Trevor and Wonder Woman. Mutt & Jeff Gags strips by Al Smith (signed as Bud Fisher). Tomorrow the World play adaptation, art by Everett E. Hibbard. The Man with the Missing Memory!, art by Jon Chester Kozlak; The Checker Mob and the Crime Syndicate are both after Professor Memory, a man who has been picked up by Doiby in his cab. Green Lantern's job is to discover why. The Story of the French and Indian War--Picture Stories from American History, script by M. C. Gaines, art by Don Cameron. The Dragon Dies in India starring Johnny Everyman, art by John Daly. The Elevator That Went Sideways starring The Flash, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Everett E. Hibbard. 84 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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Li'l Abner cover and all interiors. Cover price $0.10.