Comic books August 1949

Cover by Ray Moore. Edited by Hal Fox. Stories and art by Charles Flanders, Drake Williams, H. H. Knerr, Doc Winner, Chic Young, Joe Musial, Lee Falk, Ray Moore, William Ritt, Clarence Gray, Don Moore and Alex Raymond. Pioneering comics publisher David McKay presents an anthology series featuring reprints of King Features Syndicate comic strips. The Phantom must complete a series of deadly tasks to save his beloved Diana from marriage to a pampered prince; Jungle Jim faces the gaze of a hypnotic lama. The Phantom; Jungle Jim; Katzenjammer Kids; Fighting Americans; Blondie; Rip Kirby; Teddy and Sitting Bull; Doc Winner's Daffy Doodles. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Al Plastino. The Case of the Human Statues starring Superman, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by Al Plastino. The Largest Man in the World starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti. Safety First Superman public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Stan Kaye. World-Wide's Best Bet starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. The Rainbow Man Goes West starring Vigilante / story, script by George Kashdan, art by Dan Barry. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by John Sikela, inks by Ed Dobrotka. The Superboy Savings Bank, pencils by Al Wenzel, inks by Ed Dobrotka. The Arrow Raiders Strike starring Green Arrow, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp. Villains Without Guns starring Shining Knight, script by Otto Binder. The Second Robinson Crusoe starring Aquaman, script by Otto Binder, art by John Daly. The Runaway Formula starring Johnny Quick, script by Otto Binder, art by Charles Sultan; A parrot learns Johnny's formula and starts blabbing it all over the place. 52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

"Bat by Night," "Condemned to Live," "Spirit of Frankenstein," the Ghosts of History featuring "The Case of the Malignant Mummy" (featuring the Titanic!), "Journey into the Unknown," and "The Devil's Disciple." Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Cover by Edvard Moritz. Stories by Robert Brice, Jon Blummer, Paul Gattuso, Charlie Sultan, John Celardo, Lynneal H. Diamond, Bob Lubbers, and R. S. Pious. Spine-chilling tales of suspense, horror, and the supernatural—prepare yourself for Adventures into the Unknown! 52 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

A Day at the Circus; Aggie and Mona end up at the circus, battling for a summer job at the newspaper. No Greater Luv; Bobo ends up with a snake in a basket after another passenger leaves it behind on a bus. Kim and the Rice Pirates text story by Burt Stalton. Chilly, Isn't It?; Bobo buys a used motorcycle so that he and Aggie can take part in a scavenger hunt but they end up in a graveyard with a stolen skeleton. It's the Plane Truth, Aggie!; Bobo finds out that Chillie's been cheating to win Aggie's heart and that he doesn't know how to fly a plane after all. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Ernest Schroeder. Stories and art by John Daly, Ed Smalle, Jules Steiner, Alden McWilliams, Dick Wood and Ernest Schroeder. One of the more fanciful and influential of 1940s aviator heroes, Airboy fights evil with his radio-controlled plane "Birdie" and its plethora of experimental flying tech. Sometimes listed as Airboy Comics #66. No issue # on cover; Vol. 6, issue #7 in indicia. Airboy investigates when a mad scientist's formula causes animals and people to grow to fantastic heights. The Heap helps the people of Wasau learn the truth about the armored tyrant they call the Iron Chancellor. The true story of the conspirator Catiline, who tried to overthrow the Roman Empire. Airboy vs. the Chemical Giant; The Heap; Home Sweet Home; The Bush Pilots; Sherlock of the Range; The Catiline Revolt; How to Get a Raise; The Girl from France. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Alice Kirkpatrick cover. L. B. Cole art on "I Couldn't Go Back to Him". In order of appearance: "I Couldn't Go Back to Him" art by L. B. Cole, reprinted in Ten Story Love Vol. 36 (1955) #4; "Sister Without Scruples" art by Al Hartley; "My Soul Wasn't My Own" reprinted in Love Experiences (1949) #29; and "Tarnished Engagement" art by Charles Tomsey and Al McLean. "Short-Cuts to Glamor: Get Your Share of Beauty, How Independent Should a Girl Be Where Men Are Concerned?" text article reprinted as "For a More Glamorous You..." in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 29 (1953) #5 and as "Your Charm Guide, Quick Tricks for Better Looks..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #40, and partially reprinted as "Quick Tricks to Better Looks..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 35 (1955) #5. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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The Justice Society of America star in "The Strange Lives of Edmund Blake!" Script by John Broome, pencils by Arthur Peddy (splash page and chapters 1 and 3) and Irwin Hasen (chapter 2), inks by Bernard Sachs (splash and chapters 1 and 3) and Bob Oksner (chapter 2). Back-up Johnny Peril's Surprise Story, "The Littlest Planet!" Two-page article, "Frontier Surgeon," about Ephraim McDowell, by William Irwin. Peddy/Sachs cover. Cover price $0.10.

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August 1949. Science fiction stories by Rog Phillips, Robert Fleming Fitzpatrick, Lee Prescott, John and Dorothy deCourcy, and Alexander Blade. Illustrations by Robert Keys, Arnold Kohn, and Bill Terry. Cover by Arnold Kohn. 7-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 144 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

March 1949. Cover by Grundeen. Magazine produced by the American Cartoonists Association showcasing talents cartoonists and artist. 34 pages Cover price $0.25.

Volume 3, Issue 6 - August/September 1949. Cover by Cavalli. Magazine produced by the American Cartoonists Association showcasing talents cartoonists and artist. 34 pages Cover price $0.25.

Volume 32, Issue 8 - August 1949. The American Girl magazine. For all girls--Published by the Girl Scouts, features articles, advice, and crafts. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 52 pages, B&W Cover price $0.20.

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Cover art by Otto Feuer. Bang! Bang! You're Dead!, art by Otto Feuer. Untitled Nip and Chip, story, art by Otto Feuer; Chip tries to relieve Nip of his higgleberries. Wonderful Day for Relaxing starring Pete the Pup, art by Otto Feuer; Pete tries to stop his friend from using his house as a shortcut. Untitled Goofy Goose story, art by Rube Grossman; Goofy discovers he has the power to make wishes and decides to go into business. The Sea Serpent starring Ozzie Owl, art by Rube Grossman. The Fire Eater, art by Rube Grossman; Custer gets Cheesy a job as a fire-eater at the circus. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Bill Vigoda? Stories by Ray Gill and unknown. Art by Bill Vigoda and Ray Gill. Featuring Archie in: "The Builder"; "The Talent Scout"; "Giving Is Living" (introductions of Blinky and Charlie); "The Cold Shoulder"; "A Peck of Trouble"; and "Hard To Swallow"! Plus: 2-page text piece "Hollywood Tattle Tales"! Full color. Cover price $0.10.

"The Life of Babe Ruth" (chapter 3), "How to Play the Infield," "Terrific Teen-Age Athlete Bob Mathias," "Home Run Kings of 1949" (featuring Ted Williams, Joe Dimaggio, Stan Musial, and others), "Sid Gordon Surprises Baseball World," and "Ben Hogan, Golf's Tiny Terror." Bob Powell art? Cover price $0.10.

Contains Frank Frazetta comic story art and two Frazetta text story illustrations. Frazetta text story illustrations appear in sixteen nearly-consecutive issues of Barnyard Comics (1944) (#12-15, #17-27, and #29). Frazetta material in this issue reprinted in Captain George Presents (1970 circa) #38-39. Contains funny animal stories. In order of appearance: "Barney Rooster in 'Barney's Shoestring'" art by Vincent Fago; "Robin Hood Robin"; "Hucky Duck" art by Frank Frazetta; "Farmer Billy Goat, 'The Mechanical Farmer'"; "Barney Rooster"; "Sammy Skunk, 'A Scents-ible Story'"; and "Barney Rooster". Comic advertisement for Spunky (1949 Standard). Illustrated text stories: "Bashful Cricket: Poor Little Nick Was Too Shy to Chirp!" by Elizabeth Starr, illustration by Frank Frazetta; and "The Talented Bear: Glubby Just Couldn't Help Doing Imitations!" by Uncle Andy, illustration by Frank Frazetta. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Vintage British humor magazine aimed primarily at men. 4 1/2-in. x 7-in., 36 pages, B&W.

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Continues from the pulp magazine series Best Western (1935-1949 Western Fiction/Interstate) 1st Series. #58 would have been Volume 5 #9 of that series. Cover price $0.10.

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Edited by Bob Wood. Cover by Charles Biro. Stories by William Overgard, Robert Perry, Fred Guardineer, and Ed Moore. Black Diamond (art by William Overgard), Mike Carrel vs. James Trimbull and Sylvester Cain (art by Fred Gardineer), and Fighting Sheriff Jack Queen. Rough and tumble action tales of cowboys and the Old West. Black Diamond faces Faro Kid; both are said to be the fasted draw in the west. Article about a bullfight in the United States and a Mexican horsethief. 52 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Reed Crandall. Skagg's Raiders, pencils by Wally Wood; Andre falls victim to a rescue ruse and is kidnapped by the Bandit Skaggs deep in the jungle and forced to teach him how to fly the Blackhawk's plane. Chop Chop's Double Trouble, art by Bill Ward. Only Skin Deep text story. Kauno, Atoll of Mystery starring Blackhawk and Morbius, art by Reed Crandall. The Ghost Host one-page story starring Wun Cloo, script and art by Jack Cole. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Ed Moritz, Charles Sultan, Maurice Gutwirth and Leonard Starr. Tales of the Old West from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. Blazing West was an anthology title that featured the adventures of Texas Tim, a Texas Ranger; Buffalo Belle, a redheaded sheriffs deputy with quick wits and a fast gun; Injun Jones, a white man who worked with the Apache tribe; Bantam Buckaroo, a young boy who could outshoot any man; and the Tenderfoot, a Clark Kent-looking tough guy who lulled foes with his mild-mannered appearance. Kid gunfighter Little Lobo rescues a rancher from outlaws, and earns the new nickname Bantam Buckaroo; Buffalo Belle goes after the hard-riding outlaws of Dead Horse Canyon after a string of hold-ups; Texas Tim pursues the mysterious Hooded Highwayman (not to be confused with the heroic Hooded Horseman). Buffalo Belle; Injun Jones; Fightin' Miss Brown!; Texas Tim, Ranger; Bantam Buckaroo; The Varmint of Grizzly Creek; Tenderfoot. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Dinky Duck, August 1949. Dinky in "Rudy's Rude Awakening", "Golden Eggs", "Opportunity Knocks", and "Hired and Fired". Heckle and Jeckle in "The Hare Racer". Sourpuss in "Sourpuss Throws a Boomerang. Gandy Goose in "A Pot of Gold". 32 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Norman Maurer, C.H. Moore, Al Borth, 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 boxer who is losing his eyesight struggles to hold on long enough to finish one last fight. A pilot makes a daring flight for medical help through a dangerous storm. Crimebuster; Kamp Sappies; Little Wise Guys: Scarecrow Meets Harriet. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

The Dog That Became A Commando, pencils by Carmine Infantino. Captain Tootsie ad for Tootsie Rolls, Tootsie Pops, and Tootsie Fudge, script and art by C. C. Beck. The Battle That Changed History, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Arthur Peddy, inks by John Giunta; Nineteen buffalo hunters hold off a band of seven hundred Indian warriors with the help of the new Colt Revolver. The Bandit of Mile-High Mountain, pencils by Carmine Infantino; the Commandos help a prince battle a man who apparently cannot be harmed by bullets. Jerry the Jitterbug humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Rembrandt from Flatbush; Brooklyn gains fame as a painter. A short history of the Coast Guard article by Joe Simon. Ads for All-American Western #108, Dale Evans Comics #6 and Western Comics #10, art by Alex Toth, Bob Oksner, Joe Giella, Bob Oksner, and Howard Sherman. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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"Rangeland Horse Race," "Handy With a Lasso," "His Own Game," "Death in the Gorge," and "A Charmed Life!" Alex Schomburg cover. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Vic Herman, Orestes Calpini and Ernie Schroeder. A kids' anthology in the tradition of Calling All Girls from the publishers of Parents Magazine, featuring stories, games and quizzes as well as comics. Marco Polar Bear and Bobby train a new puppy; Pop and Junior try to help Mom throw a tea party, but only create chaos; Paddy Penguin captures a strange dog that doesn't know how to talk. Twinkle, The Star That Came Down From Heaven; Marco Polar Bear; Paddy Penguin; Pop and Junior; Riddles; Pug and Curly; Dribble; Funny Freddy; What's Wrong? Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

In order of appearance: "L'Olonnois the Cruel"; "Captain Kidd"; and "The Sorceress of the Briney Deep". "Gorilla-Man" text story reprinted from Jo-Jo Comics (1945) #8. Indicia states "CAPTAIN KIDD (formerly Dagar)". Numbering continues with My Secret Story (1949) #26. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"The Sun War," "The Circe Lamp," "The Terror in Treetop Town," and "Sivana Jr's Lightning Rod!" Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Harvey Eisenberg. Cast of Characters for Super-Duper Snooper, art by Harvey Eisenberg. Super-Duper Snooper, art by Harvey Eisenberg; Charlie and Mortimer track down two criminals that have escaped from jail. Charlie McCarthy and Gladstone the Alligator, art by Harvey Eisenberg; Charlie makes a baby alligator his pet. Charlie McCarthy and Gladstone the Alligator Cast of Characters, art by Harvey Eisenberg. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Canadian Edition (HRN 62, Reprint), 15¢ cover price, dated August 1949. Reprinted for Canadian Distribution. Great Expectations, Line Drawing Cover. Cited in "Seduction of the Innocent." Cover price $0.15.