Comic books August 1949

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 16 Pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover.

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 16 Pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover.

Batman and Robin in "The Man With the Midas Touch," Manhunters in "Salute to the Northwest Mounted" (pencils by Curt Swan?), Captain Compass in "The Perilous Pearls," and Tomahawk in "The Man Who Hunted Hiawatha!" Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Safety First!" Cover price $0.10.

Vintage magazine featuring stories about, and tips for those interested in the nudist way of life. Softcover Magazine, 8" x 11", 32 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

Sunday Pix Vol.1 (1949) - Sunday Pix was a Christian comic book published weekly by David C. Cook. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 12 pages.

Sunday Pix Vol.1 (1949) - Sunday Pix was a Christian comic book published weekly by David C. Cook. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 12 pages.

Sunday Pix Vol.1 (1949) - Sunday Pix was a Christian comic book published weekly by David C. Cook. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 12 pages.

Sunday Pix Vol.1 (1949) - Sunday Pix was a Christian comic book published weekly by David C. Cook. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 12 pages.

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Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Lois Lane, Queen of the Amazons, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Under a mysterious spell, Lois joins a tribe of Amazon women in the Amazon jungle. One-page Tootsie Roll ad, Captain Tootsie and the Mysterious Plan by C.C. Beck. The Man of Steel's Super Manhunt, art by Al Plastino. Shorty humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. The City That Forgot Superman, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Mxyztplk makes everyone forget there ever was a Superman, and nothing Superman can do will convince anyone otherwise. 52 Pages, Full Color.

NOTE: "1st time Superman uses his Heat Vision." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $0.10.

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#81 in a series of 90. Superman-Tim is a boys' clothing catalog, activity book, and comic book all rolled into one, featuring Superman illustrations throughout. All issues are 16 pages unless a Superman story is inserted (bringing page count to 24 or 36 pages). Every issue encourages boys not to be a "Whoo-Shoo" -- a boy who reads "Superman-Tim" but doesn't buy clothes from the Superman-Tim Store. Copyright 1949 by National Comics Pub., Inc., under license to Tim Promotions, Inc. B&W with a single color, 5 1/2 in. x 8 in.

Photo cover. "Slave To Ambition"; Sheila, clerk in the clipping "morgue" of a newspaper, wants to be a reporter; She repeatedly copies confidential government information entrusted to her boyfriend Carter and gives it to her editor, even though she knows its unethical. "The Obligated Heart!"; Private tutor Madge agrees to help Bill pass the college entrance exams so he can study architecture; She thinks she can secure his love by putting him in debt to her; Bill is admitted to university; Madge sees him there with another young woman - Bill says Madges constant harping on how grateful he should be to her turned him off. I "Was Thoughtless"; Secretary Sandra hopes to win a radio slogan contest that will give her money, a copy-writer job, and the attention of handsome radio writer Don; She overhears the radio men choosing the winning slogan and learns it was sent anonymously. "Chapter IX: Turnabout" Happiness and Heartbreak of Vicki Carter text story. "Love's Farewell"; Wealthy Vee is generous with her poor friend Sybil, but only because she wants to impress her other friends; Vee becomes jealous when Sybil dates handsome Mel, one of her fathers employees, whom Vee covets; Vee pretends Mel loves her and this drives Sybil away, but Mel criticizes Vees duplicity and leaves as well. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Art cover. Three stories are included in this issue: "The Treasure of the Bolgani" (men are shrunk to work in diamond mines); "The Baboon's King" (Boy becomes king of the baboons); and True Tales of Darkest Africa" (a text piece). Includes part 10 of Jesse Marsh's adaptation of Burroughs' Ape-English Dictionary. Script by Gaylord DuBois, art by Jesse Marsh. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover by Shostal. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Warren Kremer, Dana Dutch, and Chuck Miller. Tales of teen angst and amour. These oversized issues include content typical of a teen girls' magazine, alongside comics stories by the likes of celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Ann isn't sure what to do when she learns her sister's boyfriend is two-timing her, in a story with some fun masquerade-party art by Baker. (Inks may be the work of pioneering female comics artist Lily Renee.) In another Matt Baker story, Edna is dating Wally, but longs to go out with Peter, who ignores her. Plus a profile of Rat Pack member Peter Lawford, with photos. And dating advice, fashion, and music reviews from the dawn of the teenager era, 1949. Moonlight Escapade; Never Gamble on a Lie; You're What the Boys Like; Does Necking Increase a Girl's Popularity?; Hollywood Pin-Ups: Peter Lawford; They Called Me a Love Thief; Pleasure Boat; Mopsy; Phony Love Affair; I Couldn't Give Up My Secret Love; I'll Not Date in August; Short Cuts to Glamour; Platter Chatter; Step Out, Please!; Movie Previews. 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Hilda Terry. Cover by Hilda Terry. A collection of Hilda Terry's newspaper strip, featuring Archie-style teen comedy. Teena dreams of getting a romantic letter from her boyfriend, even though she sees him every day; Pipsie's cute cousin helps the girls get the attention of the cute boys; Teena and Pipsie visit a friend out of town and court social disaster. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Story and art by Milton Caniff, Lee Elias, and Ham Fisher. Harvey reprints Caniffs influential adventure strip about young Terrys adventures in the untamed Orient with two-fisted Pat. Terry reunites with Pat, now a Navy commander during the war, and they form an uneasy alliance with their old foe, the Dragon Lady. Plus a PSA for U.S. Savings Bonds featuring Humphrey by Joe Palooka cartoonist Ham Fisher. Humphrey is a Modern 49'er!; Desert Stampede; Hotshot Charlie: Bowled Over; Harpooning Expedition; Champion Sports Stars; Clubhouse Closeups. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Art Bartsch. Art by Art Bartsch, Jim Tyer and Connie Rasinski. St. John presents the comics adventures of the characters of animator Paul Terry's studio. Mighty Mouse's foe The Claw films an action movie that's actually a trap for Mighty Mouse. Heckle and Jeckle invent a robot salesman for a department store, but the other employees are not impressed. Sourpuss's good and bad selves get into a fight when he sees a chance to take advantage of Gandy Goose. Dinky: Rudy Grins Weight; Heckle and Jeckle: How to Handle Crowds; Dinky; Mighty Mouse: Star Performer; Gandy Goose; Dingbat: No Lamb for Dinner; Heckle and Jeckle: Dimwit Does the Job; Sourpuss: The Super-Cleaner; Gandy Goose. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Tex Morgan in "Mystery on the Warpath," "The Axe Strikes," and "The Murder of Tex Taylor!" One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "The Mysterious Plan" by C.C. Beck. Photo cover. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Howard Larsen, Bert N. Dean, and Bill Walsh. "The Texan" and other heroes battle owlhoots and rustlers in the Old West. Female rancher and action girl Buckskin Belle offers to teach her handsome but clueless neighbor the ways of the West, in a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. A Texas Ranger battles outlaws who are trying to drive homesteaders off their land. Mustang Jack helps Linda when rustlers target her ranch. Also featuring a vintage full-color comics ad for "The Margaret O'Brien Candy Kitchen" including images of the young movie star. Cover by Baker. Winner's Draw; Buckskin Belle: Peril on the Prairie; The Bold Buckeroo; The Texan; Mustang Jack: High Stakes-Low Bid; Shot in the Dark. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 35, Issue 3 - August, 1949. 6.75" x 9.75", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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TAM is legendary for its thorough and insightful coverage of the stage, both in American and England. Less well-known is the fact that TAM also provided some outstanding coverage of motion pictures. Broadway and Hollywood. 8.5-in. x 11-in., printed on a nice heavy stock. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Alex Schomburg. Edited by Ned Pines. Stories by Leo Morey, Ruben Moreira, Art Saaf, Charles S. Strong, and Frank Frazetta. Chock full of action and adventure, these are Thrilling Comics! 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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August, 1949. Stories: "The Lion of Comarre" by Arthur C. Clarke, "Amphiskios" by John D. MacDonald, "Project Spaceship" by A.E. Van Vogt, "Free Land" by William Morrison, "Salvage" by Cleve Cartmill, "A Date to Remember" by William F. Temple, "The Neo-Geoduck" by Margaret St. Clair, and "The Naming of Names" by Ray Bradbury. One Virgil Finlay illustration. Softcover Pulp, 7-in x 10-in, 164 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Art by Frank Bolle and Fred Guardineer. Western adventure starring movie cowboy Tim Holt. Slash Farley's outlaw gang plots to ambush Tim's herd during a cattle drive; The Calico Kid plays Apache to help a besieged wagon train; A magic statue helps Tim track a murderer. Tim Holt's Western Album; The War-Makers; Tim Holt's Range Book; Calico Kid; The Accusing Statue; Canyon Trap; The Wild Breed. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Lee Sherman. Stories and art by Lee Sherman, Mario DeMarco, Clinton Harmon and James McKell. Western comics featuring Western star Tim McCoy and adaptations of movie Westerns. Buck Jones poses as a killer to stop an outlaw from stealing ranchers' water rights. Johnny Mack intervenes after a rancher is murdered and another man is framed for the crime. Plus comics biographies of Western stars Buck Jones and Rod Cameron. Buck Jones; The Gunman From Bodie; Indian Sign Language; Dodge City; Sam Houston-The Texas Tornado; Pecos Bill; Bulldogging; Trails End; The Rifle Renegades; Rod Cameron. Final issue under this title; series continues as Pictorial Love Stories (1949 Charlton) #22. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and Art by Ernie Bushmiller, Rudolph Dirks, Ving Fuller, Sam Leff, Al Capp and unknown. (Note: Who the inkers are is mainly unknown.) In this issue: Nancy by Ernie Bushmiller; Fritzi Ritz by Bushmiller; How It Began article "The Arctic Regions"; The Captain and the Kids by Rudolph Dirks; Doc Syke half-pager by Ving Fuller; Stamp Tips article "News and Notes"; Curly Kayoe by Sam Leff; Willie filler; Li'l Abner by Al Capp; Strange as It Seems 1-pager "Men of God"; and another Strange as It Seems 1-pager. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 6, No. 1 - August 1949. Men's magazine with humor and pin-up pictorials. Peter Driben cover. 8.5" x 11.5", 60 pages, B&W. MATURE. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Harvey Eisenberg. Stories by Charles Hedinger, Gil Turner and unknown. Art by Harvey Eisenberg, Dan Gormley, Charles Hedinger, Vivie Risto, Gil Turner and Suzanne Seaborne. Featuring: Two Droopy 1-pagers with art by Harvey Eisenberg; Tom & Jerry tale with art by Eisenberg; Jerry & Tuffy 2-pager with art by Eisenberg; The Adventures of Tom tale with art by Eisenberg; The Adventures of Jerry text story with art by Dan Gormley; Flip 'n' Dip tale by Charles Hedinger; Wuff the Prairie Dog tale with art by Vivie Risto; Barney Bear & Benny Burro tale by Gil Turner; and Fuzzy & Wuzzy tale with art by Gormley and Suzanne Seaborne. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover by Norman Saunders. Stories and art by Carl Pfeufer and others. Silent-movie cowboy Tom Mix became a pop-culture icon with his 1940s radio show and this tie-in comic. A cave-in near a Lopi tribal encampment leads to an ancient forgotten city full of gold, and trouble soon follows. Carnival strongman-gone-wrong Muscles Sanderson gets wind of where prospectors have stored their gold. When Honest Bill Jenkins is accused of stealing a saddle, Tom suspects hijinks, in a story that features Tom knocking out two bad guys by swinging a saddle. The Ancient Underground City; The Carnival of Death; Tumbleweed Jr.: Pie Jam; Fightin' Forbes: Hangmans Rendezvous; The Dreaded Appearance; Hotshot Hawley; Blank Evidence. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Aug 1949. Cover by Dreany. Western stories by William MacLeod Raine "Range Beyond the Law", A. C. Abbott, Hamilton Craigie, Ross Santee "Cowboy", Gladwell Richardson, Jackson Gregory "The Thunder of Hermit King", and Noel Loomis. 7" x 9 3/4"; black and white; 162 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

"Stan Musial," "The FBI's First Bank Robbery Case," "Cagliostro, Master Rogue," and "Gen. Lucius D. Clay." Cover price $0.10.

36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Lee Elias. "I Fell In Love With the Man of My Dreams"; 15-year-old Candy has a crush on 21-year-old Bob, a friend of her brother; Bobs companion is Betty, who is his own age, but Candy plots to win him away; After Candy helps Bob during an emergency at a charity dance, they become friendly although hes shocked to learn her true age. "Can First Love Be True Love?", pencils by Bob Powell; Doris and Paul fall in love at first sight but she "couldnt be sure it would last." "I Was Betrothed to a Stranger"; Frank gives Alice an engagement ring but her "old-countryish" father says hes arranged for her to marry Tony, the son of a fellow immigrant; Alice finds Tony "a corpulent, loud-mouthed oaf" but wonders if she must repay her parents sacrifices with one of her own. "Know Your Own Mind!" text story. "Be Punctual!" How to Hold Your Man story, script by Merilla Herman, art by Vic Herman; Smart Sue is punctual and pleases her boyfriend; Silly Millie is always late and loses her boyfriend. Dear Peggy: Love Problems & Advice column. Hollywood Roddy McDowall at Monogram Pictures Studio Adventures of Popsicle Pete ad. "I Was Tormented!"; Babs and Belle are twins, but Babs is "such a droop compared to Belle" that Babs loses all of her boyfriends to her sister. Babs falls in love with lawyer Jeff; he says hed never leave her for her "slinky sister"; Belle pulls her usual fake "fainting" gimmick and kisses Jeff when he helps her up—an upset Babs runs into traffic and is hit by a car. "Was It Love Or Pity?", art by Bob Powell; Nurse Julia loves doctor Stuart, but hes the boyfriend of fellow nurse Bea, whose father is head of the hospital where they all work; Stuart feels like a kept man but is unable to break up with the domineering Bea. "The Man I Love" text story. "I Loved Two Men!" text story. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"The Ghost of Roaring Valley!"; In Roaring Valley, Blackie Barstow and his gang are following Peg-Leg Pete in order to learn where his hidden gold mine is; Two-Gun Kid and Rusty Randolph are riding through the area and they are suddenly shot at by one of Barstow's men. "The Kid Turns Killer"; Two-Gun Kid and Rusty Randolph have accepted an invitation to the ranch owned by Rusty's uncle Frank; They arrive just as Frank's ranch hands are in the middle of a gun fight with a gang led by Shark Storm; Two-Gun and Rusty lend a hand. "The Man Behind the Mask," art by Syd Shores; Matthew Masters is returning from a house call when he notices the sheriff putting up a wanted poster for an outlaw named Tod Sultan who has been seen in the area; Going into his office, Masters is held at gun point by Sultan, who had been wounded by the sheriff earlier that day and needs medical attention. "Trapped On the Train of Terror!" starring Two-Gun Kid. "When a Man Has Faith!" starring Blaze Carson. "The Marshall Who Lived Again" starring Two-Gun Kid. 52 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.