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Comic books April 1950

  • Vol. 40 #4

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  • Vol. 42 #4

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  • Issue #30
    Buzzy (1944) 30
    Tags: Archie
    Published Apr 1950 by DC.

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    52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 56 #7
    California Pelican (1903-1988 A.S.U.C) Vol. 56 #7

    Volume 56, Issue 7 - April 1950. University of California, Berkeley student magazine, published from 1903 to 1988. Features cartoons, articles, and advertisements for local business. 8-in. x 11-in., 40 pages, Text (with B&W images) Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #1950.KILLMORE
    Candid Tales (1950^) 1950.KILLMORE
    Candid Tales (1950^) #1950.KILLMORE

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    April 1950. This edition has a Wally Wood story featuring a character named Doctor Killmore, as opposed to another version that has a Wood-drawn lady-pirate yarn. That Doctor Killmore story, about buxom nurses and the doctors who chase them, is a must for any Wood collector! Bob Powell art. Nudity panels. Contains adult humor. Considered "scarce" by Overstreet. Digest-sized, 144-pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #15
    Candy (1947 Quality) 15

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    Cover by Harry Sahle. Stories by unknown. Art by Harry Sahle and unknown. Candy stars in three untitled stories. Plus: Jitters in an untitled story co-starring Bugs, Betty, Chloe and Mrs. Jones. Also: Candy in 1-page text story "Candy-Coated Caper" co-starring Ted Dawson and Porky Pickler. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #107
    Captain Marvel Adventures (1941-1953 Fawcett) 107

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    Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories by Otto Binder, Al Liederman, Howard Boughner and unknown. Art by C.C. Beck, Pete Costanza, Al Liederman and Howard Boughner. Captain Marvel battles the Space-Hunter in "The World's Mightiest Fight" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck. Captain Marvel also stars in: "Sivana's Better Self" with art by Pete Costanza; "Captain Marvel Helps WHIZ Get Color Television" by Otto Binder and Pete Costanza; and "The Man Who Stole Dirt" by Otto Binder and Pete Costanza. Plus: Captain Kid in "Tripped by a Boat Trip" by Al Liederman; Headline Harry tale "The Gift" by Howard Boughner; Jon Jarl in the 2-page text story "Time Trip" with script by Otto Binder (as Eando Binder); and 1-page Tootsie Roll ad "Captain Tootsie Catches Run-Away Horse" with art by Bill Schreiber. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #84
    Captain Marvel Jr. (1942-1953 Fawcett) 84

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    Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. Stories by Howard Boughner, Al Liederman, Art Helfant and Otto Binder. Art by Howard Boughner, Bud Thompson, Al Liederman, Art Helfant and Joe Certa. Superhero action with Freddy Freeman, who gains the same powers as his hero Captain Marvel, better known these days as Shazam. Captain Marvel Jr. must figure out the connection between a strange hovering craft and natural disasters that seem to spell the end of the world. Young newspaper publisher Inky puts himself in harm's way to cover a story like the grown-up newspapers, and Marvel Jr. must get him to safety. Freddy's act of kindness makes him an investor in the first working Perpetual Motion Machine. Plus a Captain Marvel Jr. trivia quiz. The Day The World Almost Ended; Judge Smudge; Rubbernose Randolph; The Boy Headline Hunter; His Aromatic Adventure; Captain Marvel Jr. Quiz; Copper's Hunch; Kanvasback: Zoo Zany; The Man Who Destroyed Friction! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #40

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  • Issue #113

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  • Issue #114

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  • Issue #115

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  • Issue #116

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  • Issue #117

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  • Vol. 5 #9
    Charley Jones' Laugh Book (1943 Jayhawk Press) Vol. 5 #9
    • Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Moderate.

    Volume 5, Issue 9 - April, 1950. Monthly published digest containing short stories, cartoons, verse, jokes, articles, and quips - all of which have been submitted by readers. 5" x 6.5", 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

  • Vol. 21 #11
    Children's Playmate Magazine (1929 A.R. Mueller) Vol. 21 #11

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    Volume 21, Issue 11 - April 1950. Children's Playmate Magazine features creative stories, poems, rebuses, recipes, activities, crafts, science experiments, and health articles for children. This issue is Spring themed. 52 pages. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #34
    Classics Illustrated (Australian 1949-1953 Ayers & James) 34

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    Issue 34 - Australian Edition. Circa early to mid 1950's. Reprints "Lorna Doone" in abridged form with new cover art. 10" x 7 1/2" horizontal format, color covers with b&w interior, 24 pages-all newsprint.

  • Issue #16
    Classics Illustrated 016 Gulliver's Travels (1943) Canadian Edition 16

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    Gulliver's Travels Canadian Edition. Script adaptation by Daniel Kushner, art by Lillian Chestney. (HRN 67 04/50) Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #1
    Classics Illustrated 070 The Pilot (1950) 1
    • Cover loose at both staples.
    • 1 1/2" spine split from bottom.
    • Cover detached at one staple.
    • 1 1/2" Cumulative spine split.
    • Interior is complete. Full length spine split. Back cover missing.

    The Pilot, 1st Printing, Line Drawing Cover. (HRN 71, 4/50). Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #2
    Classics Illustrated 070 The Pilot (1950) 2
    • Centerfold loose at one staple.

    The Pilot, 2nd Printing, Line Drawing Cover. (HRN 92). Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #3
    Classics Illustrated 070 The Pilot (1950) 3

    The Pilot, 3rd Printing, Line Drawing Cover. (HRN 125). Cover price $0.15.

  • Vol. 7 #3
    Complete Sports (1937-1955 Western Magazines) Pulp Vol. 7 #3

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  • Vol. 17 #8
    Complete Western Book Magazine (1933-1957 Newsstand) Pulp Vol. 17 #8

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  • Vol. 128 #4
    Published Apr 1950 by Hearst.

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  • Vol. 1 #3
    Cover Girls Models (1949-1955 Models Publishing Co.) Magazine Vol. 1 #3

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    Volume 1, Issue 3 - April, 1950. Cover Girls Models Magazine was an early men's interest publication distributed between November, 1949 and December, 1955 that focused mainly on bathing suit pin-up photography, but also included the occasional Hollywood tabloid human-interest story. 8" x 10.5", 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #25
    Crime and Punishment (1948 Lev Gleason) 25

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    Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Tony DiPreta and Charles Biro. A companion series to Crime Does Not Pay from the same publisher, slightly less violent and with more emphasis on police work. Newville is in a dry state, and the bootleggers who supply it are as vicious as those during Prohibition, as the town police learn to their sorrow. A bizarre case of murder at a circus involves a man in a gorilla suit who thinks he's a real gorilla, in a story with art possibly by Murphy Anderson. Inspired by a movie, Hubert Fenton does away with his nagging wife and mother-in-law and commits the perfect crime - almost. The Unlucky Lawmen of Newville; Murder In the Midway?; On the Level; A Page From Lt. Burke's Little Black Book; Our Police Hall of Fame; The Strange Case of Hubert Fenton; This'll Kill Ya! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 10 #1

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  • Issue #1
    Crime Detective Comics Volume 2 (1950) 1

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    Cover by Dan Zolnerowich. Stories and art by Paul Parker, George Tuska, E. J. Smalle, Al McWilliams and Bernie Krigstein. Tales of crime and mobsters, both true and fictional, a prime example of the genre that thrived in the years before the Comics Code. Mamie figures out how to use two-way radios so that she only bets on winning horses. French forger Jean hatches a scheme to swindle his way across 1890s Africa. A New York con man plays an elaborate scam on a San Franciscan tourist, in a story with early art by EC legend Bernie Krigstein. Walkie-Talkie Mamie; African Penman; A Package from Paris; Two Men from Oregon; Ship-Lifter; The Royal Can Opener; The Helping Hand; Cooked in Oil. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #7
    Crime Detective Comics Volume 2 (1950) 7

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    Cover by Dan Zolnerowich. Stories and art by Charles Biro, Paul Parker, Lawrence Dresser, Gerald McCann, George Olesen and Bernie Krigstein. Tales of crime and mobsters, both true and fictional, a prime example of the genre that thrived in the years before the Comics Code. A gangster blackmails the husband of a famous actress with evidence of his criminal past. A successful executive and her jealous husband are bound by a childhood accident and her fear of fire, in a story with early art by EC legend Bernie Krigstein, by now displaying his recognizable style and signature. A US Savings Bonds PSA, with art by Crime Does Not Pay legend Charles Biro - a rare appearance of that artist in this comic. The Actress and Her Puppet; The Kind Right Arm; Uncle Sam Has a Green Thumb; The Shepherd Boy; The Fractured Mint; The Letter from Italy; The Price Tag; The Huckster's Castle. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #86
    Crime Does Not Pay (1942-1955 Lev Gleason) 86
    • Cover detached. Water damage.

    Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by George Tuska, Fred Guardineer, Claude Moore, Joseph Gaguardi and Charles Biro. The title that launched the crime comics genre, Crime Does Not Pay was noted for its violent pre-Code content and lurid tales of underworld life. Mr. Crime narrates the tale of Johnny, who sees a golden opportunity when a hood drops a gun into his lap. Crime reporter Dave Stratton follows a lead from an art show into a two-fisted, gun-blazing adventure. A story that dares the reader to figure out who murdered a woman for a fortune in jewels. Foolish Johnny Wagner; I Was a Crime Reporter!; This'll Kill Ya; Thug-Uglies; On the Level; Our Police Hall of Fame; Invitation to Murderer!; Who Dunnit? 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $80 Crime Does Not Pay # 86 FN Lev Gleason Comic Book Golden Age Charles Biro 2 J877

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  • Issue #13
    Crime Must Pay The Penalty (1948 Ace Magazines) 13

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  • Issue #61
    Daredevil Comics (1941 Lev Gleason) 61

    Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Charles Biro, Norman Maurer, Bart Tumey, Al Borth, Virginia Hubbell, and Carl Hubbell. This early superhero title was one of the comics that made publisher Lev Gleason a major player during the Golden Age. The Little Wise Guys start a ghostbusting business and investigate who's been digging up graves at a local cemetery. Sniffer inherits a racehorse that can win any race - but only in the mornings. Scarecrow inadvertently stows away on a supersonic jet. Daredevil and the Little Wise Guys: In the Haunted House; Tips on Championship Basketball!; Daredevil: 300 Miles Into the Sky; Crimebuster: Barons Return!; Sniffer. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #9
    Dead Eye Western Comics Vol. 1 (1948) 9

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    Cover by Dan Zolnerowich. Stories and art by Ed Moore, John Celardo and Dick Briefer. Western tales both true and fictional, which, like Hillman's crime comics, are often told from the outlaw's point of view. A cavalry soldier stands by his aged horse Two-Bits, and the faithful steed comes through in time of need. Outlaws double-cross each other after a train robbery goes awry. Dead-Eye Dan, the worst shot in the West, can only hit what he's not aiming at, in a humorous story with art by Dick Briefer. Brutal but socially relevant pre-Code cover by Dan Zolnerowich. Two-Bits; The Outsiders; Alarm Clock Evans; The Battle of Aspen; The Broadhorns; The Saga of Dead-Eye Dan; Sam Has Passed Away. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 1 #4

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  • Issue #158
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 158

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    Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by Edmond Hamilton, Don C. Cameron, Henry Boltinoff and unknown. Art by Bob Kane, Charles Paris, Carmine Infantino, Tom Cooke, Dan Barry, Henry Boltinoff and unknown. As they add trophy 1000 to the Bat-Cave's collection, the Caped Crusaders decide to check over the other trophies to make sure they are in good shape. They are called out on another case, bringing back trophy 1001 unaware that the evil Dr. Doom is hiding inside and plans to rig some of the trophies in the Bat-Cave to kill Batman and Robin in "The Thousand and One Trophies of Batman!" by Edmond Hamilton, Bob Kane and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "The Brave Who Was a Coward!" with story by Don C. Cameron and pencils by Carmine Infantino; Robotman in "Felony and Fun!" with art by Tom Cooke; Impossible -- But True! tale "The Impossible Murder Case!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Dan Barry; and Dover and Clover in "Clue Crazy!" by Henry Boltinoff. Also: 2-page text piece "Winner Take All No 2," and Little Pete 1-pager by Boltinoff. And: 1-page public service announcement "Superman's Code for Buddies" by Jack Schiff and Al Plastino. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $2,470 1950 Detective Comics 158 CGC 7.0 Classic Joker Gun Cover. Batman Robin. RARE!

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  • Vol. 45 #1
    Detective Tales (1935-1953 Popular Publications) Pulp 2nd Series Vol. 45 #1


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    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.
  • Issue #26
    Dick Tracy Monthly (1948-1961 Dell/Harvey) 26

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    Cover art by Joe Simon (as Chester Gould). "The Touch of Gould" article; A brief account of how Chester Gould developed Dick Tracy. Untitled story, script and art by Joe Simon (splash panel) and Chester Gould; Flattop escapes from the chimney with help from an old gentleman who lives door; Covered with soot and honey, he forces a street huckster to clean his coat with the "special fluid" the huckster is selling; In return he sets the huckster ablaze. "Mistaken Identity" (part 2), script and art by Chester Gould; A disguised Flattop hides in a movie theater. "Act of Fate" (part 3), script and art by Chester Gould; A wounded Flattop swears vengeance on all police. Vitamin Flintheart enters a bar to drown his sorrows; When he attempts to pay for his drinks, he discovers Flattop's pistol in the pocket of his coat; Vitamin is horrified that he has a gun. Joe Palooka Comics house ad. Crimestoppers Handbook. Dick Tracy's Minute Mystery. "The Midget Magician" text story starring Junior Tracy. "The New York City Police Department" article. 36 Pages, full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 62 #4
    Dime Detective Magazine (1931-1953 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 62 #4


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    • Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.
  • Vol. 57 #4
    Dime Western Magazine (1932-1954 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 57 #4


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    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Paper: Off white
    • Front cover detached 15%. No Back Cover. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Moderate.

    Volume 57, Issue 4 - April, 1950. 6.75" x 9", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #341
    Doc Savage (Editorial Molino) Spanish Edition Digest 341


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    Digest sized Spanish language Doc Savage reprints published by Editorial Molino. Slick covers with newsprint interior.

  • Issue #11
    Dotty Dripple (1946) 11

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    Stories by Buford Tune. Art by Buford Tune and Paul McCarthy. Cover by Buford Tune. Reprints from the Dotty Dripple daily and Sunday comic strip. Dotty and husband Horace face domestic squabbles similar to those of Blondie and Dagwood, right down to the drawing style; the long-running family strip also featured tween daughter Taffy and dog Pepper. Horace has trouble figuring out Dotty's favorite scent and color; Horace postpones paying bills so he can enjoy momentary wealth; Dotty tries to speed up Horace's naptime, but he feels that's missing the point. Dotty Dripple; Li'l Taffy; Just Like a Woman; Day Dreamer; Holly of Hollywood; Can You Solve These Puzzlers? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #3
    Dudley (1949) 3
    Published Apr 1950 by Feature.

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    Story, art and cover by Boody Rogers. Archie-style teen comedy featuring its own made-up slang, from Sparky Watts cartoonist Boody Rogers. Dudley throws a party, but Jimmy Jamm challenges him at the dance contest. Jasper Fudd enters a cross-country race to win a date for the prom with Betty Brown. Dudley; The Prince of Prance!; Jasper Fudd. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #4
    Durango Kid (1949 Magazine Enterprises) 4

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    Stories by Gardner Fox and others. Art by Joe Certa and Frank Frazetta. Sometimes listed as Charles Starrett as the Durango Kid #4. Western adventure based on the popular masked hero played in the movies by Charles Starrett. The Kid and Muley discover a plot by ranchers to sabotage the railroads; The Durango Kid 's role in protecting the building of the transcontinental railroad is revealed; Dan is torn when settlers ask him to rejoin the white world, in a "White Indian" story by legendary artist Frazetta and iconic writer Gardner Fox. Durango to the Rescue!; Tracks Across the Trail; Bloody Rails; Manhunt; Brothers of the Wilderness. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 1 #1

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    Vol. 1 #1 - Apr. 14, 1950. England's premier boy's weekly comic begins. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Seth and Shorty - Cowboys, Eagle Cutaway centerfold, Skippy the Kangaroo, Heroes of the Clouds, Discovering the Countryside, Rob Conway, The Great Adventurer. Plus text stories and articles. 10 1/2-in. x 14 1/2-in., 18 pages, B&W and full color.

  • Vol. 1 #2
    Eagle (1950-1969 Hulton Press/Longacre) UK 1st Series Vol. 1 #2

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    Vol. 1 #2 - Apr. 21, 1950. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Seth and Shorty - Cowboys, Eagle Cutaway centerfold, Skippy the Kangaroo, Heroes of the Clouds, Discovering the Countryside, Rob Conway, The Great Adventurer. Plus text stories and articles. 10 1/2-in. x 14 1/2-in., 14 pages, B&W and full color.

  • Vol. 1 #3
    Eagle (1950-1969 Hulton Press/Longacre) UK 1st Series Vol. 1 #3

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    Vol. 1 #3 - Apr. 28, 1950. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Seth and Shorty - Cowboys, Eagle Cutaway centerfold, Skippy the Kangaroo, Heroes of the Clouds, Discovering the Countryside, Rob Conway, The Great Adventurer. Plus text stories and articles. 10 1/2-in. x 14 1/2-in., 14 pages, B&W and full color.

  • Vol. 15 #77
    Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine (1941-Present Davis-Dell) Vol. 15 #77


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    • Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.
  • Issue #5

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  • Vol. 33 #4
    Esquire (1933 Esquire, Inc.) Magazine Vol. 33 #4