Comic books October 1949

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Volume 24, Issue 4 - October, 1949. 6.75" x 9.75", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Nina Albright and L. B. Cole. Sometimes listed as 4Most #36. Adventures of clean-cut teen heroes of the 1940s. Kit and Dan are trapped underground after a geology lesson goes tragically wrong. Lem the Grem decides to take a beach vacation, but can't help using gremlin magic to help his fellow beachgoers, whether they like it or not. Model-turned-detective Toni Gayle tries to solve a murder in the frozen North. Another terrific cover by L. B. Cole. Toni Gayle: The Eskimo Murder; The Cadet; Log Thief's Brand; Lem the Grem. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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. Includes Alex Raymond's Jungle Jim and Lee Falk's The Phantom. The Phantom tries to prevent tribal warfare by revealing the truth about the Dragon God; Rip Kirby thinks he knows who killed band leader Swanee. The Phantom; Jungle Jim; Katzenjammer Kids; Fighting Americans; Blondie; Rip Kirby; Teddy and Sitting Bull; Pete the Tramp; Doc Winner's Daffy Doodles. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye. The Man with the Charmed Life starring Superman, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Tommy Tomorrow's Trip to Today, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti. The Banquet of Sun Liu starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. The Headless Horseman Rides Again starring Vigilante, script by France Herron, art by Dan Barry. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 121, Issue 6 - October, 1949. Cover by Robert Stanley. "Chilkoot North" by Dan Cushman. Other stories by Wilmon Menard, Ira L. Nickerson, John Prescott, Richard Howelle Watkins, Ben Smith, Ed Dieckmann, Robert R. Sawyer, John Bender, and Emmett McDowell. 6.75" x 9.75", 134 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover pencils by Al Wenzel. The Holiday Hijackers starring Superboy, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Sikela. The Diary of a Desperado starring Green Arrow, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp. The Sea Hitch-Hiker starring Aquaman, script by Otto Binder, art by John Daly. The Legend of the Flying Warrior starring Shining Knight, art by Ruben Moreira; story set in the American West before white men. My Kingdom For a Picture starring Johnny Quick, script by Otto Binder, art by Dan Barry. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Edvard Moritz. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Edvard Moritz, Jon L. Blummer, Pete Riss, Bob Lubbers, R.S. Pious, Johnny Craig and Pete Costanza. Tales of science fiction, horror, and the supernatural from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A couple visiting Haiti encounters the original zombies of voodoo, along with their master, the beautiful but sinister Erzulie Bocor; A cursed piece of cloth taken from an Egyptian mummy brings doom wherever it goes. Plus Ghost Mother, the winner of an Adventures into the Unknown short story contest, written by Mrs. J. Yakayima. The Swamis Secret; Ghost Mother; The Ape Demon; The Mummys Cloth; Timeless Is the Night; Drums of the Undead; The World beyond the Mirror; The Case of the Roman Curse! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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"The Damascus Diamond," "The Guns of Smoke Valley," and "The Boy-Treasure Hunter!" Also in this issue: "Highlights From Alan Ladd's Latest Paramount Hit 'Chicago Deadline'" and Untold Tales of Filmland, "A Hollywood Writer." Dan Barry art (and Ruben Moreira?). Edited by Whitney Ellsworth. Photo cover of Alan Ladd. Stories by Joe Certa, Sy Barry, Ruben Moreira, Jack Sparling, Dan Barry, Nick Cardy, Alan Ladd, Ray Perry, Carmine Infantino, and Sy Barry. Your favorite Hollywood star in hard-hitting action stories! Plus, highlights from Alan Ladds movie, Chicago Deadline. 52 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dan Zolnerowich. Stories and art by Dan Zolnerowich, Paul Newman, Sal Trapani Rudolf Johnson 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 #68. No issue # on cover; Vol. 6, issue #9 in indicia. Airboy encounters Native mysticism and a murder plot in the frozen North. The Heap becomes involved in a tragic "Of Mice and Men" scenario with the powerful but misunderstood Dondo. The true story of pioneering weightlifter Louis Cyr. Airboy; The Heap; Black Magic; The Maid O'Bristol; The Amazing Louis Cyr; Handle-Bar Luke; Klondike. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Al Capp. Stories and art by Al Capp and Mell Lazarus. Reprints of the classic comic strip by Al Capp. This issue reprints Capp's daily strip from Sept. 5th to Oct. 8th, 1945, featuring the residents of Dogpatch meeting "Feathers." Plus an early cartoon by Mell Lazarus, creator of the Momma and Miss Peach comic strips. Feathers; Movies That Smell; Memphis Smith: Which Twin Has the...Etc...; Little Nell; The Nut Shell; Two-Bit the Wacky Woodpecker. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories by Paul Gustavson and unknown. Art by Paul Gustavson, Harry Sahle, Janice Valleau and unknown. Featuring: Untitled Uncle Fuddly story co-starring Farthingale Snodgrass, Jasper Cornyflower, Jeff Morin and Osgood Gilprutt; untitled Hickory story co-starring Paw and Ace Martin; untitled Pinky Parker story co-starring Titus Gretzel, Myrtle Gretzel and Herbie; untitled Kelly Poole story co-starring Aunt Fanny Poole, Uncle Gamlin Poole, Pockets Poole, Mr. Portal, Mrs. Portal and Sheik Ali Pouss; 1-page Kelly Poole text story "Nature Cooperates" co-starring Uncle Gamlin Poole and Mr. Byron; and 1-page untitled Archie O'Toole story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

In order of appearance: "Menace to Our Marriage" reprinted in Love Experiences (1949) #28; "He Suspected the Worst" reprinted in Love Experiences (1949) #25; "Heart Bandit" art by Chuck A. Winter, reprinted in Love at First Sight (1949) #25; and "Secret Engagement" reprinted in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #59. "Short-Cuts to Glamor: Posture, Poise, and Personality..." text article reprinted as "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #14, "For a More Glamorous You..." in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 30 (1954) #4, and "Be Poised, Be Graceful..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 36 (1955) #1. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

The Justice Society of America fights an attack from the skies in "The Invasion of the Fire People!" Script by John Broome, pencils by Arthur Peddy, inks by Bernard Sachs. Back-up Johnny Peril's Surprise Story, "Larry Minter Was Innocent!" Two-page article, "Shoes 'Round the World." Irwin Hasen cover pencils, Sachs cover inks. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Canadian series. Reprints material from All True Crime (1948 Marvel / Atlas) #35. Photo cover. In this issue: "Framed!" with pencils by Mike Becker; "Curse of the Gypsy!"; "He Dreamt of Doom!" with art by John Buscema; and "Mockery of Justice" with art by Buscema. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Oct 1949. Science fiction stories by Berkeley Livingston, Rog Phillips, Guy Archette, Chester S. Greier, Jack Hess, and Gilbert Mead. Illustrations by H.W. McCauley, Rod Ruth, Walter Briggs, Julian S. Krupa, and Bill Terry. Cover by H.W. McCauley. 7-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 162 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 32, Issue 10 - October 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.

Cover art by Otto Feuer. Untitled Raccoon Kids story, art by Otto Feuer. Untitled Bernard the Brave story, art by Otto Feuer; Bernard rescues Slippery Sam from the police; He's so upset that he decides to resign from rescuing. Untitled Nip and Chip story, art by Otto Feuer. The Three Little Pigs- Willy's Version starring Willy Wolf, art by Ed Dunn. Smokey the Fire-preventing Bear Comes to the Rescue starring Peter Porkchops, script by Jack Schiff, art by Rube Grossman. Untitled Custer the Cat and Cheesy the Mouse story, art by Rube Grossman Barnyard Picnic starring Goofy Goose, art by Rube Grossman. Stool Pigeons starring the Raccoon Kids, art by Otto Feuer. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Bill Vigoda. Stories by unknown. Art by Bill Vigoda, Ray Gill and unknown. Archie attempts his first shave in "The Close Shave"! Plus, Archie in: "The Renting Agent"; "The Love Call"; "The Heat's On"; "Monkey Business"; and "Prisoner of Love"! Plus: Jughead's first official solo strip in ARCHIE in "The Leather Pusher"! Also: 2-page text piece "Hollywood Tattle Tales"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 10 #10 - Oct. 1949. 4 3/4-in. x 7 1/2-in., 144 pages, B&W.

Volume 1, Issue 4 - October, 1949. Art Photography Magazine was a men's interest publication produced from July, 1949 to December, 1958 that focused heavily on photographing the nude female form, as well as a fair amount of "cheesecake" pin-up style photography. Included are articles on how to take better photographs, product reviews of different photography equipment, and diving deeper into what makes photography a legitimate form of art. 8.5" x 10.5", 50 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.35.

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October, 1949. Volume 44, Issue 2. Cover by Alejandro. Stories: "The Aristocrat" by Chan Davis, "Production Test" by Raymond F. Jones, "The Finan-Seer" by E.L. Locke, and the Article Feature "The Great Floods" by L. Sprague de Camp. 5.5-in. x 7.5-in., 162 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Stories and art by C.C. Beck, Bob Powell, J. G. Taylor Spink, W. Creamer and George Baker. Comics about famous sports figures of the past, featuring a continuing comics biography of baseball legend Babe Ruth. College athlete Happy Chandler goes on to become a politician and the second Commissioner of Baseball from 1945 to 1951. Diver Vicki Draves swims her way to Olympic gold. Plus a Sad Sack story by George Baker and a Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie To the Rescue!" with art by Shazam creator C.C. Beck. Part four of the comics biography of Babe Ruth. Babe Ruth Contests; The Life of Babe Ruth: Babe Breaks in With the Red Sox; Babe Ruth's Championship Baseball: How to Play the Infield; Swimming; The Clown Prince of Baseball; Sid Luckman - Master of the 'T'; The Sporting News - Junior Edition; Happy Chandler - Big Boss of Baseball; Babe Ruth Sports Quiz; Pancho Gonzalez - The Cinderella Boy of Tennis; Bob Feller, Strikeout King; Vicki Draves - Olympic Champion; The Sad Sack. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Gil Fox. Edited by Harry Stein. Cover by Gill Fox. Stories Klaus Nordling, Gill Fox, and Gwen Hansen. Whimsical circus tales with clowns and other trappings of the big top, including Carnie Calahan as The Barker! 52 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Contains two Frank Frazetta illustrations. Frazetta illustrations appear in sixteen nearly-consecutive issues of Barnyard Comics (1944) (#12-15, #17-27, and #29). Contains funny animal stories. In order of appearance: "Snoozer in 'Rip Van Winkle the Second'"; "Vicky the Skunk, 'Vicky Learns a Lesson'"; "Barnyard Puzzler, Dotted Circus, Word Builders" puzzle page; "Robin Hood Robin, 'Adventure in Dogania'" art by Vincent Fago; "Barney Rooster, The Junk Man'"; "Ducky Do-Good, 'Journey to Happiland'"; and "Professor Bacon, 'Professor's Convention'". Comic advertisement for Dubble Bubble bubble gum from Fleer. Illustrated text stories: "The Jitterbug: The Tale of Dancing Billy and Singing Coco!" by Elizabeth Starr, illustration by Frank Frazetta; and "Ollie the Ostrich: A Friendly Creature Takes a Bravery Test!" by Uncle Andy, illustration by Frank Frazetta. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Blackhawk destroys a war-mad munitions magnate! Featuring: 11 page Blackhawk story "The Plot To Conquer Posnia" drawn by Bill Quackenbush (?); 8 page Chop Chop story "North To Alaska" drawn by Bill Ward; 1 page text story "The Destroyer Strikes"; 11 page Blackhawk story "The Winged Death Demons" drawn by Bill Quackenbush (?); 1 page Wun Cloo story "Truth And/Or Consequences" by Jack Cole. Cover by Reed Crandall. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Canadian edition. Blackhawk destroys a war-mad munitions magnate! Featuring: 11 page Blackhawk story "The Plot To Conquer Posnia" drawn by Bill Quackenbush (?); 8 page Chop Chop story "North To Alaska" drawn by Bill Ward; 1 page text story "The Destroyer Strikes"; 11 page Blackhawk story "The Winged Death Demons" drawn by Bill Quackenbush (?); 1 page Wun Cloo story "Truth And/Or Consequences" by Jack Cole. Cover by Reed Crandall. Cover price $0.10.

First issue of the series (continued from Molly Manton's Romances?). "Blaze, Son of Fury!" Back-up story, "Diablo, Ruler of the Rockies." (Art by Doug Wildey?) Photo cover. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. 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. Buffalo Belle suspects a scheming retired outlaw aims to scoop up a government land contract by forcing settlers off the land; Texas Tim is determined to find out how Mike Hoods notorious Robbin Hoods Gang eludes all pursuit; true perils of the Old West included snakes, crooked gamblers and outlaws. Buffalo Belle; Injun Jones; Perils of the Old West; Texas Tim, Ranger; Bantam Buckaroo; Friends--- Till Death!; Tenderfoot. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jim Wilcox. Stories and art by Jim Wilcox, Milt Hammer, Henry Kiefer, Harry Lazarus, and Art Helfant. Sometimes listed as Blue Bolt #101. Blue Bolt has adventures while flying for Glimpses, a photography magazine.On a visit to a California redwood forest, Dick Cole joins the search for a missing boy, but the kid doesn't want to be rescued. Edison Bell and Jerry perform acrobatics for a charity circus, but bully Stinky wants to sabotage the act. Blue Bolt and Snap get involved in court intrigue while on assignment to photograph the king of a Middle Eastern emirate. Dick Cole; Bluebolts and Nuts; Edison Bell; Gymnasium; The Golden Horse; Blue Bolt the American; Heathcliff the Hobo. Final issue published by Novelty; followed by Blue Bolt (1949) #102. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 12, Issue 1 - October, 1949. 7" x 10", 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.