Comic books May 1952

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Cover art by Win Mortimer. Happy Hobby Time! public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Menace of Planet Z starring Superman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Meteor Mystery starring Tommy Tomorrow, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti. Congo Bill's Last Fight, script by Jack Miller, art by Ed Smalle. Outlaws For Sale starring Vigilante, art by Bob Brown. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cited in Parade of Pleasure. Cover price $0.10.

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May 1952. Return to pulp format. "Prison Ship" by Llewellyn Hughes. Other stories by Howard Voight, William Chamberlain, John Prescott, and others. 7" x 9-1/4" 114 black and white newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Win Mortimer. Happy Hobby Time! public service announcement Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Superboy's New Parents, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti; Ma and Pa Kent are replaced. The Ex-king of the Sea! starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. A Totem Pole for Tubby! starring Johnny Quick, art by Paul Norris. 44 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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"The Mask of Mumbo," "The Wail of the Werewolf" (art by Art Gates), "Witch of the West," "The Devil's Pact," "The Curse of Ukpong." Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Cover by Ken Bald. Stories by Edvard Moritz, Art Gates, Milt Knopf, Al Camy, Al Streeter, Charlie Sultan, Lou Cameron, and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. 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.

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My Brother...The Ghoul, script by Hank Chapman; A graverobber with an identical twin meets his doom. The Image text story. Step Right into the...House of Horror, art by Jim Mooney; A haunted house investigator and a reporter visit an old mansion. The Wooden Man; A ventriloquist and his dummy are not what they seem. The Ghost Still Walks, art by Joe Sinnott; A fraternity initiation leads to a death. He Dwells in a Dungeon; A woman plans to kill her disfigured future brother-in-law, but makes a fatal mistake. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernest Schroeder. Stories and art by Mort Lawrence, Ross Andru 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 #99. No issue # on cover; Vol. 9, issue #4 in indicia. Airboy battles froglike humanoids that live in a city at the bottom of a lake. The Heap encounters a supervillain called the Black Panther (years before the Marvel hero) - a man obsessed with ancient Rome and its violent, tyrannical rituals. Foreign hunters in Tibet are warned not to pursue the mysterious beast called Sher-ka. Airboy; The Heap; Science Wins Again; Bay of the Tresses; The Glass Mask; Camp Fires; The Black Prize. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Sy Barry. Johnny Thunder's Last Roundup, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Sy Barry. The Floating Stagecoach featuring Overland Coach, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Bernard Sachs. The Panhandle Terror--Epics of the Texas Rangers, script and art by Joe Kubert. Wheel of Death starring the Minstrel Maverick, pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by John Giunta. Fabulous Riders of the Plains text article, script by David Kahn, art by Raymond Perry. Ad for Rex the Wonder Dog #3. His Majesty, King Cowboy starring Foley of the Fighting Fifth, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

All stories reprinted in Horrors (1953) #15. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "The Mad Bandit" retitled and reprinted from "Tiger of the South" in Murder Incorporated (1948 1st Series) #9A; "Bodyguard"; "The Gangdom Brain" retitled and reprinted from "Frank Nash, Gangdom Brain!" in Murder Incorporated (1948 1st Series) #11; "Why Did You Kill Me?"; and "Stop or We'll Shoot!" art by George Peltz. "Holdup!" text story retitled and reprinted from "Buddies in Life, Crime, And...Death!" in Murder Incorporated (1948 1st Series) #9A and Famous Crimes (1948) #18. Indicia states "ALL-FAMOUS CRIME". Numbering continues with All Famous Police Cases (1952-54) #6. 36 pages. Full color Cover price $0.10.

Written by Carl Wessler and unknown. Art by Jerry Robinson, Jack Keller, Dan Loprino and unknown. True cases proving crime can't win! All authenticated all-true crimes! The most terrifying words an escaped con can hear..."Shoot To Kill" with art by Jerry Robinson. Also in this issue: "The Men Who Beat the Rap" with story by Carl Wessler; 2-page text story "The Crying Corpse"; "Stoolies Die Young" by Wessler and Jack Keller; and "The Killer Who Left No Clues" by Wessler and Dan Loprino. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 2, Issue 4 - May, 1952. Art and Camera Magazine is a great tool for the amateur artist. It contains articles, exposes and product reviews that you can use to your advantage while exploring creativity in the world of fine arts. 8.5" x 11", 52 pages, B&W. Contains nudity and is recommended for mature readers. Cover price $0.50.

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Volume 26, Issue 5 - May, 1952. Cover by Lawrence Stevens. Science fiction stories by John Fletcher, F. Willard Grey, Rog Phillips, Gerald Vance. Illustrations by Leo Ramon Summers, Ed Valigursky, Lawrence, Virgil Finlay, Tom Beecham. 7-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 164 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

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 $0.25.

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8.5" x 11", 52 pages, B&W Cover price $0.25.

Volume 13, Issue 5 - May, 1952. Squarebound, 4.5" x 7", 144 pages, B&W.

Men's interest digest with comics, jokes and tasteful pin-up photography. 5" x 6.5", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 3, Issue 11 - May, 1952. 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", 54 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

Cover by Bill Everett. "The Three Feathers," script by Hank Chapman, pencils by Mike Sekowsky; A man kills his grandmother for his inheritance by dressing as a demon to induce a fatal heart attack. "The Demon of Disaster" text story. "Ghoul's Gold," art by Bernie Krigstein; A morgue attendant meets his end when he tries to steal the gold fillings from a corpse and the building catches fire. "The Death Watch," art by Cal Massey; A reporter assigned to write a story on the passing of a wealthy man is intrigued when he spies a beautiful woman sneaking into his room; He accosts her and demands a kiss or he will print her picture on the front page. "The House on the Hill," art by Vic Carrabotta; A young man encounters a pair of ghosts who rob people of their brains. "Helen's Husband," art by Ogden Whitney. 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

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May, 1952 - Volume 8, Issue #5.

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May 1952. Cover by Van Dongen. Stories: "Gunner Cade"(Conclusion) by Cyril Judd, "Blood's a Rover" by Chad Oliver, "Fast Falls the Eventide" by Eric Frank Russell, "What Have I done?" by Mark Clifton, and "Half the Victory" by Brian Parker. Article: "Brookhaven Action" by John W. Campbell, Jr. Softcover, 5.5-in x 7.75-in, 170 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Harry Harrison and Ernie Bache. Stories and art by Harry Harrison and Ernie Bache. Violent pre-Code war comics from Youthful Magazines. The story of the bloody battle of Iwo Jima in WWII, presented as a documentary rather than a drama. Underwater commandos or "frogmen" set out to rescue civilians captured by the Japanese Axis forces during World War II. Soldiers Chuck and "the Professor" try to survive the battle for Hill 80 during the Korean War. Battle Report: Iwo Jima; Frogmen to the Rescue; Medal of Honor; The Bloody Battle for Hill 80; No Chance to Be a Hero. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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

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Cover by Win Mortimer. Be Sure of Your Facts! public service announcement with Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "The Robot Cop of Gotham City!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; A scientist creates a robot capable that can perform amazing athletics feats; He gives the machine to the Gotham City Police Department; The robot works with Batman and is apparently much better than him. Half-page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. -page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Masterminds of Crime!", script by David Vern Reed, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Charles Paris; Batman disguises himself as the crook Drexel to infiltrate the Crime Academy. -page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff . -page One Punch Willie story by Stan Kaye. Jerry the Jitterbug two-page story by Henry Boltinoff. "Burglars, Beware!" text story by David Kahn, art by Raymond Perry. Half-page Peg story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Parasols of Plunder," script by Bill Woolfolk, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; The Penguin is released from prison on parole, providing he gives up anything having to do with birds; So he takes up an umbrella business....with the same criminal results! Full-page ad for House of Mystery #3. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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"A Time to Die" (art by Paul Reinman), "Pill Box" (art by Robert Q. Sale), "Boots," "Mopping-Up," "Grenade" (art by Dave Berg), and a two-0page text story, "The Artillery of Chenyang." Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Irv Novick. Stories and art by Eugene Hughes and Ed Smalle. War comics from publisher Stanley Morse in the tradition of EC's war comics. A ragtag squad is assigned to take out an enemy nest, but it's going to be a hard fight. A handgun changes hands several times as each succeeding owner is shot dead. A troublemaker is disliked by the rest of his squad, but his weary sergeant tries to keep a fight from breaking out amongst the troops. The Unknown Factor!; Saga of the Six Shooter; Live to Die!; The Battle for the Porkchop; The Hero; Tale of a Tank. Over-the-top cover by Irv Novick is a time capsule of Cold War-era attitudes. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Clem Weisbecker and John Martin. Pre-Code war comics from Fawcett, created during the height of the Korean War. "Desmond's Desperadoes" make trouble for the enemy with guerilla-like attacks behind enemy lines. US soldiers set out to capture an intact MIG-15 fighter jet so it can be studied, but that's no easy task. The crew of a damaged submarine must survive three hours of depth charges and enemy bombardment before they can escape under darkness. Desmond's Desperadoes!; Salutin' Sammie; Wanted: One MIG-15; Hits or Misses; Korean Hot Rod; Three Hours to Moonset! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 11, Issue 2 - May, 1952. Humor and scantily clad women. Peter Driben cover. 8.5" x 11.5". 52 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Bernard Bailey. Stories and art by Bob Powell and Bernard Bailey. Classic pre-Code horror from St. John. In the English town of Trelawney, John gets caught in the ancient feud between two ghosts with ghostly attack dogs, in a story with art by comics legend Bob Powell. A safari captures the legendary white ape, but catching it and keeping it are two different things. Grave robber Charley is chosen by the dead themselves to be the new cemetery keeper. Ghost Hounds of Trelawney; The Nameless Horror; Horror on the Hill; Custodian of the Dead. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Moon-God's Death-Dealing Idol, art by Jim McLaughlin; Searching for pearls, Cliff Banning is marooned on an uncharted island in the Indian ocean; He discovers a cruel moon-worshipping cult led by beautiful Luana; Once every month the moon turns blood red and a human has to be sacrificed. Recruits for the Legion of the Undead; Medical student Kip Powell has to watch five corpses flee from the city morgue; In pursuit he encounters Doctor Lostarza, an undead scientist experimenting with voodoo and the victory over death. The Other Side of the Macabre Mirror, pencils by Lou Cameron, inks by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. In the Time-Trolls' Sinister Clutches. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Jack Sparling, Leon Winik, Ed Smalle, Lorence Bjorklund and Tom Gill. A Western adventure comic that turns the notorious real-life outlaw into a folk hero wandering the Old West. Billy finds a body in the creek that turns out to be a dummy, accidentally getting caught up in a wanted killer's plot to fake his own death. Billy investigates when the kid he met on the stagecoach is kidnapped, even though his ranch land is supposed to be worthless. When Dan Magee is sentenced to hang, his sister comes gunning for Billy the Kid, thinking he's to blame, but the real killer is someone else entirely. Stand-In for Death; Masquerade; Tex Keeler's Cowboy Lingo; Ten-Gallon Allen; The Hanging of Dan Magee; The Crooked Deck; Clay Allison, Terror of the Washita!; Foolin' Around. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Powell, Joe Certa, John Giunta, Vic Donahue and Rudy Palais. Former superhero comic Black Cat becomes a showcase for Harvey's unique brand of pre-Code horror. In the far future year of 3052, atomic rays transform The Last Man on Earth into a horrible monster. Castaways in an Asian desert discover a lost city of the living dead. A peasant makes a deal with the devil to win a woman's hand. The Last Man on Earth; Forbidden Room!; Man Against Beast; Strange Superstitions; Marching Zombies; The Case of the Tell-Tale Shoes; Trick the Devil! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Charles Biro. Stories by Al Luster, Dick Rockwell, Bill Walton, and Tothesque. Rough and tumble action tales of cowboys and the Old West. Black Diamond and Bumper are on the trail of the murderous raiders of the Express. 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Jack Kirby. It's Your Funeral!, art by Mort Meskin; Uncle Bart slips into a death-like state and is almost buried alive. Contact!, art by Bill Draut. Say the Magic Words starring Benny the burglar, art by Bill Walton. House ad for Young Romance and Young Love. A Man's Castle text story. A Giant Walks the Earth!, pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos; Two pilots crash land in the mountains, disturbing a giant. 44 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

UK reprint series. Reprints material from Black Magic (1950-1961 Prize/Crestwood) Vol. 2 #6, Eerie (1951 Avon Series) #4, and Astonishing (1951-1957 Marvel/Atlas) 15. 7.25-in x 9.25-in, 68 Pages, B&W.

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Cover by Reed Crandall. Stories by Bill Woolfolk, Paul Gustavson and unknown. Art by Reed Crandall, Paul Gustavson and unknown. Attack! Blackhawk's battle cry roars out in "The Incredible Invasion" with art by Reed Crandall. Blackhawk is also featured in "Blood on the Sphinx" with story by Bill Woolfolk, and "Traitor In the Ranks." Plus: Chop Chop in an untitled back-up story by Paul Gustavson. And: 1-page text story "The Sky Bandit"! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $15.00 View scans Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Extensive.

UK weekly men's interest magazine with humor and pin-ups. 8" x 11.25", 32 pages, B&W