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Comic books June 1948

  • Issue #1948SLICK
    March to Market The Story of Meat (1948) 1948SLICK

    General Comics, Inc. Slick Edition. March to Market: The Story of Meat from Open Range to Kitchen Range (1948) is a promotional comic distributed by Swift and Co. Harry Anderson cover and art. Tells how meat products move from the open range to meatpacking plants to your grocer and finally to your kitchen table (assuming you're not a vegetarian). 16 pages, full color, standard comic dimensions, all slick paper, no cover price.

  • Issue #24
    Marvel Family (1945 Fawcett) 24

    Stories and art by Otto Binder, C. C. Beck, Bill Woolfolk, Joe Certa, Pete Costanza, and Howard Boughner. Fawcett's most popular heroes, the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) and family, in solo and shared adventures. The Marvel Family faces the fighting Yergos, a family of warriors from 20,000 years in the future. Seven-headed Dr. Hydra opens a fourth-dimensional door to Valhalla, unleashing Viking warriors upon the city, but Mary Marvel leads a charge of Valkyries (!) to oppose them. Beautiful enchantress Delilah hypnotizes the original Captain Marvel into believing he's blind. Plus a plethora of vintage comics-format ads, including a Tootsie Roll ad, Captain Tootsie Traps Killer Bear with Invisible Light, with art by Shazam co-creator CC Beck. The Family of the Future; Judge Smudge; Lazy Lee; Benny Beaver and Fuzzy Bear; Boxcar Benny; Captain Marvel Jr.: The Name of Death; Mary Marvel Visits Valhalla; On the Job; Unknown Hero; Captain Marvels Blindness. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #86
    Marvel Mystery Comics (1939) 86

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    Cover art by Ken Bald. Carnival of Crime starring Human Torch, pencils by Mike Sekowsky. Case of the Disappearing Watchman starring Sub-Mariner, art by Bill Everett. Not-So-Perfect Alibi Let's Play Detective one-page story. The Lightning Cult starring Captain America, art by Al Avison. Staged for Murder starring Blonde Phantom, pencils by Ken Bald, inks by Syd Shores. 52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #25
    Mary Marvel Comics (1945) 25

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    Stories by Bill Woolfolk and Howard Boughner. Art by Jack Binder and Howard Boughner. Superhero action with Mary Marvel, long-lost sister of the original Captain Marvel, better known these days as Shazam. The god Mercury leaves his magic shoes for repairs at a shoe-shop, but when a petty crook gets hold of them, Mary must move at top speed to catch up. Mary and Freckles shop for a chess set at a local hobby store, and just happen to buy the set that is being used to smuggle a fortune in gems. Gangster Brains Fuller gets hold of an invention that can control ocean waves, and uses it for crime. The Flying Shoes; Vita Min; Battling Bantam: Willie the Worm; Checkmate; Waist High to Dooley; Dizzy Daisy; The Crime Wave! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #25

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    Issue #25 - June(?) 1948. Cover reprinted from Mary Marvel Comics #25. Canadian edition published by Anglo-American Publishing Company. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 24 #1
    Masked Rider Western (1934-1953 Ranger/Standard) Pulp Vol. 24 #1


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    June 1948. Western adventures stories featuring "Mad Man of Moonstone" by Hascal Giles, and "Heir to Gunsmoke" by Joe Archibald. 7-in. x 9 1/2-in., 114 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations). Unevenly trimmed Newsprint pages. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #92
    Master Comics (1940 Fawcett) 92

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    Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger. The Space Slavers starring Captain Marvel, Jr., script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Kurt Schaffenberger. Perils In the Pyramids, art by Bernie Krigstein; After being spurned at a dance, a vicious Princess kidnaps Larry and tells him he has the choice of marrying her or watch Nyoka cut to pieces by a sharp pendulum blade. The Robber Who Was Dead, script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Bill Ward; The apparent death of Pinhead and subsequent crime wave lead Bulletman and Bulletgirl to investigate report after report of crimes being committed by Pinhead. Hitches To a Trolley starring Willie the Worm. Bloobstutter and the Counterfeiters text story by Rod Reed. The Betrayal! starring Hopalong Cassidy. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 38 #4

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  • Vol. 76 #9

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  • Vol. 39 #8
    Mechanix Illustrated (1928 Fawcett) Vol. 39 #8


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    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.
  • Vol. 38 #150
    Men Only (1935 C. Arthur Pearson) UK Digest Vol. 38 #150


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    Volume 38, Issue 150 - June, 1948. Digest-size UK men's magazine. Articles, humor, and pin-up photos. 5" x 7.25", 116 pages, B&W with color.

  • Issue #12
    Millie the Model (1945 Marvel) 12

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    Stories by unknown. Art by Pete Riss and unknown. Millie the Model in three stories with art by Pete Riss: "Millie's Fan Male"; "Millie's London Landing"; and "Seeing Spots"! Plus: Hedy De Vine in "No More Legs!"; 2-page text story "Cinderella"; "Flicker, Flicker, Who'll Get Flicker?" with art by Pete Riss; and Rusty in "The Fumbling Fixer!" 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #11
    Miss America Magazine Vol. 7 (08/47 to 03/52) 11

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  • Issue #1
    Mitzi Comics (1948) 1

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  • Issue #2
    Mitzi's Boyfriend (1948) 2

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  • Issue #74
    Modern Comics (1945) 74

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    Cover art by Reed Crandall. Untitled stories starring Blackhawk (pencils by Crandall, inks by Chuck Cuidera), Torchy (script and art by Bill Ward), Choo Choo (script and art by Gill Fox). Mr. Loafer's Flats starring Will Bragg, script and art by Paul Gustavson. Ezra for President, script and art by Harry Sahle. Yogi Slogi starring Dogtag, script and art by Bart Tumey. Conqueror text story starring Blackhawk. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 36 #1

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  • Vol. 37 #1

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    Vintage celebrity gossip tabloid with a focus on Hollywood during the golden-age of cinema. 8.5" x 11.5", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

  • Vol. 17 #15

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  • Issue #1
    Moe and Schmoe Comics (1948) 1

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    Cover by Art Helfant. Stories and art by Art Helfant. A comedic duo in the tradition of Mutt & Jeff, whose various jobs lead them to wacky misadventures. On their first case, detectives Moe and Schmoe must track down Shlump the Lump, although they don't know what crime he's committed. To get jobs at Paramouse Studios, M & S must pass a barrage of tests. After rescuing the Maharajah of Pakisgoon, Moe and Schmoe receive what they think is a worthless reward. Moe & Schmoe; Shlump, the Lump; Hot Air and Cold Sweat. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #4
    Moon Girl and the Prince (1947) 4

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    Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Challenge of the Cyclops, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Vampire of the Bayous, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Untitled Fat and Slat story, script and art by Ed Wheelan. The Menace On Mars text story. Peace for the Old Countries, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Moon Girl must stop the campaign to sow seeds of racial hatred and distrust within the "Old Communities": those inhabited by the Irish, Polish, Germans and Italians. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 75 #5

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  • Vol. 42 #3

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  • Vol. 18 #2
    Published 1948 (est.) by McFadden.

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  • Vol. 6 #10

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  • Vol. 8 #7

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  • Issue #170
    Movie Story Magazine (1937-1951 Fawcett) 170

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  • Vol. 6 #5

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  • Issue #34
    Mutt and Jeff (1939-65 All Am./National/Dell/Harvey) 34

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    Cover by Sheldon Mayer (credited as Bud Fisher). Stories and art by Al Smith (credited as Bud Fisher), Ted Udall, and C.C. Beck. DC reprints the comic strip that defined the comic strip, featuring the original tall-and-short comedy duo. Also featuring the "topper" strip Cicero's Cat, and other strips from bygone days. Mutt discovers live fish in Jeff's lemonade cooler. Jeff demonstrates his batting prowess for Mutt. Mutt gets drafted by the Mexican Baseball League, but they don't want Jeff. Plus a vintage Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie Tames a Tornado," with art by Shazam creator C.C. Beck. Mutt & Jeff; Cicero's Cat; Everything Happens to Harry; Canvasback's Perfect Record; The Nick of Time Jinxes a Jail Breaker. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #33
    Mutt and Jeff (Canadian 1948 National Comics Publications) 33
    • 2" Cumulative spine split.

    Canadian Edition. Identical to its U.S. Counterpart. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 7 #1
    Mystery Book Magazine (1945-1950 Standard Magazines) Pulp Vol. 7 #1


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    Volume 7, Issue 1 - Summer, 1948. 6.5" x 9.5", 196 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #66
    National Comics (1940) 66

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    Features include the Barker in "The Man Who Hated Circuses!" (art by Klaus Nordling); Granny Gumshoe (art by Gill Fox); Sally O'Neil; Lassie; Quicksilver; Anthrop; and Steve Wood. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #2
    Negro Heroes (1947) 2

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    Comics biographies of famous and influential African-Americans, from the publishers of Parents Magazine. Toussaint Louverture leads Haiti to freedom; The 784th Tank Battalion distinguishes itself during the Battle of the Bulge in WWII. Also featuring profiles of Booker T. Washington, Mabel K. Staupers, Jackie Robinson, Sadie T. M. Alexander, and Sugar Chile Robinson. A document of the early Civil Rights movement that also includes a PSA by the Urban League, using famous Americans like Marian Anderson and Frank Sinatra to present an anti-prejudice message. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #13
    Nellie the Nurse (1945 Marvel/Atlas) 13

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    Stories by unknown. Art by Morris Weiss and unknown. Nellie the Nurse stars in: "The Smell Rings the Bell!"; "Who's Who?"; "A Man's a Man for a Hat!"; and "Out-Dated!"! Also in this issue: Tessie the Typist in "Tessie Turns the Tables!" with art by Morris Weiss; 2-page text story "Bonnie's Bonnet"; and Rusty in "Birthday Bedlam!" 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #136
    New Funnies (1942-1946 Dell) 136

    52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #136

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    Canadian Series. Reprints material from New Funnies (1942-1946 Dell). Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 25 #4
    New Liberty (1923 Liberty of Canada) Monthly Series Vol. 25 #4


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    • Spine split 30%. Water damage: Extensive.
  • Vol. 21 #3
    New Love Magazine (1941-1954 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 21 #3

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  • Vol. 4 #1
    New Sports Magazine (1947-1951 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 4 #1

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  • Vol. 17 #3
    New Western Magazine (1940-1954 Popular Publications) Pulp 2nd Series Vol. 17 #3

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  • Vol. 16 #5
    North West Romances (1937-1953 Fiction House) Pulp Vol. 16 #5

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  • Issue #20
    Nyoka the Jungle Girl (1945 Fawcett) 20

    Stories and art by Bert Whitman and Howard Boughner. Raised in the jungle by her scientist father, Nyoka faces its dangers like no man ever could. In a two-part story, fortune hunters use murder and the legend of a "river god" to scare off natives from a platinum deposit in the jungle. But when Nyoka guides Dr. Livingston to the platinum, the body count goes up. Nyoka tries to figure out the connection between missing trophy heads and a diamond sought by masked criminals. Revenge of the River God, Part I: The Hidden Platinum; Feast of Death; Trader Tom; Part II: The Erupting Volcano; Nyoka's Jungle Quiz; Resourceful Renee; Chippy Chipmunk: A Teller's Tales; Acid-Tongue Andy; The Missing Heads. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 17 #6

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  • Vol. 30 #5
    Open Road (1919-1954 Open Road Publishing) Vol. 30 #5

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  • Issue #47
    Our Gang Comics (1943-1947 Dell) 47

    Stories and art by Walt Kelly and others. Based on the popular movie shorts also known as Little Rascals, Dell's Our Gang Comics featured early work by Pogo's Walt Kelly. In a story by Kelly continued from issue #46, the gang follows the Treasure Island Treasure Map, but Happy Slade is after the treasure too. Two one-pagers featuring Happy Hound, better known these days as Droopy. Barney Bear and Benny Burro pay a surprise visit to Aunt Grizzly, forgetting that you should never surprise a grizzly. Happy; Tom and Jerry; Adventures of Tom; Adventures of Jerry; Flip 'n' Dip; Barney Bear and Benny Burro; Our Gang; Wuff the Prairie Dog. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 100 #6

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  • Jun 1948
    Pepper (1947-1958 Hardie-Kelly) Jun 1948

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    Summer 1948. Digest-sized humor magazine, one cartoon per page. 5.5" x 7.5". Black and white. Mature. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #18
    Phantom Lady (1947 Fox) 18

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    Cover art by Matt Baker. Ghosts, Galleons, and Gold starring Phantom Lady, script by Gregory Page, art by Matt Baker. The Fat Connoisseur starring Phantom Lady, script by Gregory Page, art by Matt Baker. Murder Magic text story. Irene Shroeder, Keystone Hellcat featuring A True Crime Story, art by Carter. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #153
    Phoenix (1942 Walter Gibson) Fanzine 153

    Issue 153 - June 4, 1948. Early magic enthusiast fanzine with reader submitted homemade tricks for other readers to try at home complete with step-by-step instructions and illustrations where needed. 8.5" x 11", 4 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

  • Vol. 33 #1

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