Comic books December 1949

"Captain Blood," art by Henry Kiefer; Peter Blood is a surgeon sent to slavery in Barbados for tending to wounded rebels; After capturing a vessel, Blood becomes the leader of other escaped slaves and they become pirates; Adapted from Rafael Sabatini's novel Captain Blood. "Duke of Monmouth" article; The story of the historical figure who features in Blood's background. "James II" article; The story of the historical figure who features in Blood's background. "Rafael Sabatini" article; Biography of the author of Captain Blood. Captain Blood illustration on back cover by Henry Kiefer. 52 pgs., full color. 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.

Volume 10, Issue 4 - December, 1949. 6.75" x 9.75", 132 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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1st in comics appearance of Kryptonite.

Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman origin retold in Superman Return to Krypton!, script by Bill Finger, art by Al Plastino; features the origin of and first story featuring green Kryptonite; Superman returns to Krypton for the first time and discovers he's not an Earth man. The Prankster's Radio Program!, art by Al Plastino; The Prankster takes over Superman's radio show--and Supes has to fill 24 hours of radio time HIMSELF!! The Courtship of the Three Lois Lanes!, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Lois decides Superman might be more likely to fall in love with her if she changed her hair color. How To Be a Sports Announcer article. Hal Newhouser Wheaties ad. One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie Saves the Day" (art by C.C. Beck). 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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#85 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. The Graveyard Ghouls! Buy Magazines with the Circular Seal publisher ad. The Corpse Came Back!, art by Bob Powell. Casey Crime Photographer publisher ad. The Curse of the Coin text story. The Bride Vanishes! Man Comics #1 publisher ad. Here Comes the Hangman! Alone with Murder! 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "Disheartened"; After her fathers death, Paula is raised by her Uncle Ted and his family; Although shes treated well, Paula is resentful and feels indebted; She meets bus driver Danny and he appears to be interested in her, but she assumes hes attracted to her cousin Shirley. "My False Love"; Connie flirts and uses men to advance her own career, stealing her own sister Graces boyfriend Howard to get a better job, then flirting with Glen for a promotion; She discovers she actually loves Glen, but Howard tips him off to Connies true nature and Glen rejects her. "French Quarter Romance" text story. "Romance Destroyed"; Ronnie, her father, and her fiancé Tim work in a gasoline processing plant. Ronnies father is fired when one of his men is caught smoking; When her distraught father is injured after walking in front of a car, Ronnie blames Tim, the safety inspector, for both things; Ronnie takes a job managing the lunch counter at Jerrys bowling alley. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Mabel manages beautiful singer Dina's rising career, but when she falls for promoter Al, she risks losing her work with Dina. Barbara doesn't like the idea of her little brother getting a dog because of all the extra work, and she's really not prepared for the work of a relationship when she meets handsome Anthony. Gloria schemes against her rival Lynn at work, but when she meets Lynn's handsome brother, she realizes too late she's made a terrible mistake. Plus a romantic story serial and a vintage PSA for US Savings Bonds featuring the original Captain Marvel, aka Shazam. I Bartered Love; Dream Prince!; Our Last Kiss; The Happiness and Heartbreak of Vicki Carter; Hearts Adrift. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 1, No. 4 - December 1949. Men's interest magazine with articles, humor, and pin-up photos. 10.5" x 13", 42 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by N. Nodel, Kenneth Wm. Fitch, George Peltz and Manny Stallman. A mash-up of Western and romance comics from L. B. Cole's Star Publications. Redheaded Belle and Andy find love at the square dance, but jealous schemer Kurt plots their country-song ending. Louisa is torn between cowpokes Fred and Phil, until a horse attack decides the matter. In the cleverly titled "G.I. Love You," illiterate war hero Hank romances remedial teacher Priscilla - now there's a plot we haven't seen before. Also featuring a vintage ad for the "All-Over Rain Cover," basically a tent-shaped two-person umbrella. Beyond the Forked Trail; Fear Haunts My Love; Test of Love; G.I. Love You; The Brand Upon His Heart. Final issue under this title; series continues as Flaming Western Romances (1950) #3. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art cover. Three stories are included in this issue: "The Price of Peace" (Tarzan helps Romeo and Juliet-type lovers Koto and Leetah); "Two against the Jungle"; and "Mabu" (a text piece). Includes part 12 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.

Stories and art by Matt Baker and others. 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. Red-headed teen Evelyn wants to prove she can make it on her own, but soon finds herself the subject of malicious gossip, in a story with art by Baker. Hope joins her rebellious artist sister Ginger at college, but after a wild night, Hope masquerades as her sister to save Ginger from expulsion. June secretly dates a co-worker at the office, but that may cause problems after she's promoted to a high-security position. I Ran Away from Home; Reputation at Stake; Suspicion Nearly Killed My Love; The Love Bargain I Couldn't Keep. 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Story and art by Milton Caniff and Lee Elias. Cover by Lee Elias. Harvey reprints Caniffs influential adventure strip about young Terrys adventures in the untamed Orient with two-fisted Pat. Terry meets Southern belle April Kane, who is working as Pat's secretary, but who conceals a dark secret. Meet April Kane; Pirates of the Sea; Hotshot Charlie: What Price Glory; Co-Ed Trouble. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

"The Mystery of Devil-Tree Plateau!" Diablo back-up story, "The Challenge!" Photo cover. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 37, Issue 1 - December, 1949. 6.75" x 9.75", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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Volume 33, Issue 11 - December, 1949. 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. Anita Loos / Carol Channing cover photographed by Richard Avedon. Includes: "The Road from Rome" by Lander MacClintock, "Stromboli" by L'Affaire, and much more. 8.5-in. x 11-in, 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

NO dust jacket - 1st printing - Political cartoons by Ivan Glassco. Text by T. E. Nichols. Features reprints and commentary of cartoons appearing in the Hamilton (Ontario) Spectator. Hardcover 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in. 102 pages B&W.

Photo cover of Barbara Hale and Bill Williams. "The Fool Was I!"; Laura will marry Tom as soon as he can provide "security!; She helps build up his garage business but Tom feels pressured by her ambition; When he learns Laura flirts with men to get them to sign service contracts with the garage, Tom breaks up with her and gives her the business; Laura realizes money cant make her happy, and donates the company to charity. "Love Lore" non-fiction half-page, art by Mort Meskin. "My Problem Sister," art by Mort Meskin; Kates sister Barbara is selfish and subject to "terrible rages!"; When widowed doctor Ted proposes to Kate, Barbara decides to steal him away. "The Legend of Gretna Green," art by Mort Meskin; History of Scottish town where marriages are performed. "Romance for Sally" text story by June McDonald. "What Should I Do?" one-page story, art by Mort Meskin. "Kirk Douglas... Real Life Star!", art by Art Saaf. "It Pays To Be Different" text story by Betty Cummings. "Hearts at Sea," art by Frank Sieminsky; Martha refuses to marry Jeb unless he gives up his job as a fisherman; He refuses; Wealthy Randolph courts Martha but when they go for a sail and a storm blows up, Randolph reveals his cowardice. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 35, Issue 2 - December, 1949. Cover by Earle Bergey. Stories by James Blish, Murray Leinster, Raymond F. Jones, Arthur C. Clarke, Ray Bradbury, William Morrison, Cleve Cartmill, and L. Sprague de Camp. Two Virgil Finlay illustrations. 7-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 160 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Stories by Gardner Fox and others. Art by Frank Bolle and Dick Ayers. Western adventure starring movie cowboy Tim Holt. Outlaws plan to dynamite a riverbed to sabotage ranchers; Ghost Rider rescues a man accused of rustling from an angry mob; Tim battles outlaws in the middle of a buffalo stampede. Tim Holt's Western Album; The Dynamiters!; Western Range Book; Chuck-Wagon Chatter; The Ghost Rider: Hangman's Hate!; Winchester Backfire; Trouble's Toll Bridge! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by Lynn Karp and unknown. Featuring: Droopy 1-pager; Tom & Jerry tale with pencils by Lynn Karp; Jerry & Tuffy 2-pager with pencils by Karp; Adventures of Tom tale with pencils by Karp; Adventures of Jerry text story; Flip 'n' Dip tale; Wuff the Prairie Dog tale; Barney Bear & Benny Burro tale; Fuzzy & Wuzzy tale; and Droopy half-pager. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Al Liederman and others. Silent-movie cowboy Tom Mix became a pop-culture icon with his 1940s radio show and this tie-in comic. Tom has an encounter with the Vanishing Tall Bandit, who's almost seven feet tall and always gets away. Prospecting Pete turns outlaw, but when Josh sees his face, he tries to get rid of Josh. Tom investigates after an injured man escapes from Gulch City, where the outlaws have taken power. The Vanishing Tall Man; Cowboy Cal; Death Reigns in the Dobie Hills; Fightin' Forbes: Gunning for Forbes; Spendthrift Spencer; Tumbleweed, Jr.: Pony Boy; Roundup Time with Tom Mix; The Signed Confession; Oscar the Outlaw; Saddlehead; Lawless City. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Subscriber only (rare), will always have mailing label. Label not considered a defect. Biography and history stories in comics form, part of a trend in non-fiction comics in the 1940s. During WWII, a damaged DC-3 flies to safety with a hastily attached replacement wing from a DC-2. The life of frontiersman Kit Carson. The history of rocket science includes speculation about the first moon flight, 20 years before it actually happened, including the problems of living in zero gravity. Doak Walker: Triple-Threat; The Story of the Lopsided Plane; A Trip to the Moon; Kit Carson: Monarch of the Plains; Dan Green: Cannonball Express; Truly Comic! 32 pages, Full Color. NOTE: #80-84 are all newsprint editions that were distributed by mail only to subscribers (no newsstand distribution). Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Lee Elias, Tom Gill, Bob Powell and Vic Herman. Torrid tales of love and heartbreak dressed up as advice to the lovelorn from Harvey. A doctor is torn between professional ethics and his secret love for his nurse Myra. Gail uses a Sadie Hawkins dance to go after Lenny, just to make her boyfriend Doug jealous. New to New York, Janice dates a multitude of guys, but doesn't count on getting a reputation. How I Lost My Sweetheart; I Married a Doctor; My Careless Heart; I Was a Pick-Up; Should I Leave Home?; Tips For Teen-Agers: Watch Your Manners; What Would You Do?; In Love With My Teacher; My First Love Haunted Me; I Thought I Knew What I Wanted. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.