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Comic books August 1952

  • Issue #4
    White Princess of the Jungle (1951) 4
    • 6" Spine split from top. Oxidation.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    In the tradition of Sheena and Tarzan, redheaded, blue-eyed jungle queen Taanda rides a trained zebra and fights for the people of her adopted tribe, the Tauruti. A rival tribe invades Taandas land in search of fresh skulls for their head-hungry god; A hideous creature from the swamp menaces Taanda with its tentacles; Hunter Jack Barnum protects a safari from the deadly guardian of a hidden treasure. Also featuring a fun cover, possibly by Everett Raymond Kinstler, and a dramatic contents page on the inside front cover. The Headhunters of Bullah; The Death Hunt!; The Fangs of the Swamp Beasts!; Jungle King; Deadly Guardian! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    6 days left Auction White Princess of the Jungle #4 Golden Age GGA & Monster Comic / CGC Ready

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  • Issue #148
    Whiz Comics (1940 Fawcett) 148

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    Cover by Pete Costanza. Stories and art by Bill Woolfolk, Otto Binder, Anthony Cataldo, and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. A visiting ship from outer space leads to a desperate tug-of-war involving Captain Marvel and all the copper on planet Earth. After rescuing a man who fell off a bridge, Lance and Mike follow the trail of the Pearls of Blood. Ibis and Taia try to protect Lucania after it is attacked by locust swarms, apparently because the ancient Locust God is no longer appeased with sacrifices. Captain Marvel: The Strange Copper Catastrophe; Doc Sorebones; Lance O'Casey: The Pearls of Blood; Golden Arrow: Map of Treachery; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Tightwad Tad; Wilbur the Waiter; Ibis the Invincible: The Swarm of Horrors. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $52 Whiz Comics #148 Comic 1952 Fawcett Captain Marvel Shazam Pete Costanza Woolfolk

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  • Issue #650
    Wide World (UK Edition 1898 George Newnes Ltd) Pulp 650


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    Issue 650 - August, 1952. The true adventure magazine for men. A collection of true stories from all over the world. 6.5" x 9.5", 98 pages, B&W.

  • Issue #44
    Wilbur Comics (1944) 44

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    Katy Keene by Bill Woggon. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #23
    Wild Western (1948) 23

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    Kid Colt Outlaw stars in "The Renegades." Texas Kid stars in "War Cry." Davy Laramee the Arizona Kid stars in "The Skull Tattoo" (art by Pete Morisi). Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 8 #1
    Wink (1944-1955 Wink Inc.^) Magazine Vol. 8 #1


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    • Cover detached at one staple. Foxing. Soiling.

    Volume 8, Issue 1 - August 1952. Painted cover by Peter Driben. Vintage men's interest magazine focused entirely on amateur lingerie pin-up pictorials. This issue with a two-page pictorial of Bettie Page as a French Maid! 8.5 x 11.5", 50 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #13
    Witches Tales (1951 Harvey) 13

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    Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Lee Elias, Manny Stallman, and Moe Marcus. A showcase for Harvey's distinctive brand of pre-Code horror. The evil Szenk is released from its cavern prison. The ghost of a murdered circus owner returns for revenge. Two hoboes find a newspaper from the future and use the obituaries to predict people's deaths. Elixir of Evil; The Torture Jar; The Impossible; Laugh, Clown, Laugh!; Death Lies Ahead; Time for Terror. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 15 #11
    Woman's Day (1937-1970 Stores Publishing, Co.) Magazine Vol. 15 #11

    Volume 15, Issue 11 - August, 1952. Cover photograph by L. Willinger. Magazine focusing on family life. "How to Make 36 Frosty Drinks", "Christmas in August", Coca-Cola add on back cover. 176 pages. 8.5 in. x 11 in. B&W.

  • Vol. 32 #9

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  • Issue #36
    Young Love (1949-1957) 36

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    Art by Mort Meskin, Bill Draut, and Jack Kirby. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #36 on cover; Vol. 4, issue #6 in indicia. Fran disapproves of her younger sister's romance, but her sister suspects there's more to the story. Joan faces a choice between her career and the man she loves. Anne loves Ted, but he can't bear to tell her the dark secret from his past. Two-Faced Woman; Run from Romance; Chasing That Man; Mister Fix-It!; Bathing Suits; What Advice Would You Have Given?; Man of Mystery. 40 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #5
    Young Lover Romances (1952) 5

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    Stories and art by Bill Walsh, Dick Beck and Myron Fass. Romantic drama from Toby Press. Hollywood psychiatrist Anthony King tries to help movie cowgirl Dallas Lee, whose take-charge ways frighten off the men around her. The engagement of childhood sweethearts Tom and Judy is threatened by the arrival of a new woman in Tom's life. Plus a quaint romantic quiz, and a history of the kiss. The Rival; After the Honeymoon; Too Plain to Love; Romantic Customs; The Experimental Kiss; Vacation from Love; What's Your Romantic I.Q.?; Man-Hater!; The History of the Kiss. Final issue under this title; series continues (again) as Great Lover Romances (1951) #6. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #16
    Young Men (1950-1954 Marvel/Atlas) 16

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    Cover by Sol Brodsky. Written by unknown. Art by Al Hartley, Cal Massey, Tom Gill, Gil Evans and unknown. Rugged battlefield adventures! In this issue: "Sniper Patrol!" with art by Al Hartley; "Scram!" with art by Cal Massey; "Call Him Coward" text story; "Hold Tight" with pencils by Tom Gill; and "The Kid!" with art by Gil Evans. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 5 #12 (48)
    Young Romance (1947-1963 Prize) Vol. 5 #12 (48)
    Published Aug 1952 by Prize.

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    #48 on cover, Vol. 5 No. 12 in indicia. Art by Bob McCarty, Al Eadeh, Bill Draut and John Prentice. The famed title that spawned a decades-long trend in romance comics, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. #48 on cover, Vol. 5 No. 12 in indicia. Actress Lynn uses a past heartbreak as grist for her dramatic mill. Small-town girl Martha falls in love with drifter Paul, who doesn't know why the town treats her differently. Ruth is drawn to the handsome cop who is investigating her criminal brother. Witch Girl!; Nancy Hale; Honeymooners - Not Wanted!; You'll Wish You'd Never Met Me; A Scent is a Scent; The Way They Met!; Prince Charmin' Himself! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #13
    Youthful Romances (1949 Pix-Parade) 13

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    Cover by Ed Goldfarb and Bob Baer. Stories and art by Stephen Kirkel, Harry Harrison, and Doug Wildey. Tales of love and heartbreak, with a twist: in-story appearances by real-life musicians of the era. Redheaded Carol learns that the vain singer she works for is lip-synching, and the actual singer is the man she loves, so she seeks help from real-life singer Richard Hayes. Bobby is torn between her love of teacher Tom and her aspirations for wealth and social success. Plus a profile and photo of legendary radio comedians Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding. Cover features a photo of Richard Hayes. Voice of Love; I Choose Love; The Fantastic Bob and Ray; Fishing for Love; No Song in My Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 6 #6
    Zane Grey's Western Magazine (1946-1954 Dell) Pulp Vol. 6 #6


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    • Front cover detached 5%. Water damage: Moderate.
    • 1 1/4" Spine split from bottom.
  • Issue #56UK

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