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Comic books September 1952

  • Vol. 6 #2
    Whisper (1946 Whisper, Inc.^) Magazine Vol. 6 #2


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    • Staple rust. Foxing. Water damage.

    Volume 6, Issue 2 - September, 1952. Painted cover by Peter Driben. Men's interest magazine with humor and pin-up pictorials. 8.5" x 11.5", 54 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #149
    Whiz Comics (1940 Fawcett) 149

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    Cover by Pete Costanza. Stories and art by Bill Woolfolk and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Captain Marvel decides to see what one superhuman can do against world hunger. Escapees from "Elcatriz Prison" board the Starfish, causing a fire, and forcing Lance to board the dangerous burning ship to save Mike. Golden Arrow has the chance to expose the greatest fraud the county has ever seen, but first he must start a cave-in in a mine with a single arrow shot. Captain Marvel Battles Hunger; Doc Sorebones; Lance O'Casey: Killers on the Loose; Golden Arrow: The Freight Fraud; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; What's the Name?; Wilbur the Waiter; Ibis the Invincible: The Magician in the Mirror. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #651
    Wide World (UK Edition 1898 George Newnes Ltd) Pulp 651

    The true adventure magazine for men. A collection of true stories from all over the world.

  • Issue #9
    Wild Bill Elliott (1950-1955 Dell) 9

    Wild Bill stars in "Mistaken Identity" and "The Big Tree Mystery." Photo cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #7
    Wild Boy of the Congo (1953 Ziff Davis) 7

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    Cover by George Olesen. "Gift of the Jungle Gods"; A sea lion from a shipwrecked wandering circus is looked upon as a sea monster by some natives. "The Adventurous Scribe," art by George Tuska; Stanley is sent to Africa to look for Dr. Livingstone. "Jungle Mystery," art by Gerald McCann; Young gorillas are stolen by a white hunter. "The Invincible Weapon" text story. "Adventurer Statesman," art by Everett Raymond Kinstler; The story of Cecil Rhodes, the Father of the Union of South Africa. "Journey of the Dead"; When an evil man dares to trail the sacred elephant to the burial grounds of the dead Youriba chiefs, Wild Boy is forced to follow. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #117
    Wings Comics (1940) 117

    Edited by J.F. Byrne and Jerry Iger. Stories and art by John Belcastro, A. Albert, and Dick Dillin. Aviation-themed adventure, combat and history tales from pioneering comics publisher Fiction House. An American airman downed over Korea must convince natives to aid him before his communist attackers get reinforcements; Fighter pilots have a friendly rivalry with the new helicopter pilots in Korea; Buzz Bennett has his first combat mission over the Korean peninsula. Reap the Red Wind; Kamikaze; Jackpot Hero; Operation Egg-Beater; Buzz Bennett; The Saber-Killers. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #14
    Witches Tales (1951 Harvey) 14

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    Stories and art by Bob Powell, Howard Nostrand, Vic Donahue, Manny Stallman, and Rudy Palais. A showcase for Harvey's distinctive brand of pre-Code horror. A cursed diamond brings misfortune to all who possess it. A murderous land speculator is stalked by a scarecrow after stealing a plantation. A mild-mannered man develops a potion that will increase his courage, but it works a little too well. The Devils Own; Transformation; Witchcraft; Mate of the Mummy!; Devils Diamond; Hands of Horror; Scarecrows Revenge. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 15 #12
    Woman's Day (1937-1970 Stores Publishing, Co.) Magazine Vol. 15 #12
  • Issue #55
    Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 55

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    Cover pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by Bernard Sachs. "Ghost Train," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Enemy agents use an elaborate scheme to sabotage America. "The Chessmen of Doom," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; The Chequerians play chess with entire planets as pieces. Wonder Women of History: three-page Mary Kingsbury Simkhovitch bio by Julius Schwartz, art by John Giunta. "Those Rings on Your Fingers" text article. "Invasion of the Raindrops," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Steve and Diana are attacked by a drop of water. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #60
    World's Finest (1941) 60
    Published Sep 1952 by DC.

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    Cover art by Winslow Mortimer. Rules of Water Safety public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Oksner. The Swindler Who Was Honest starring Superman, art by Al Plastino; J. Wilbur Wolfingham goes straight only to get caught in a swindle himself. Five Feats For the Green Arrow starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. The Quest for Pecos Bill starring Wyoming Kid, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Howard Sherman, inks by Bruno Premiani. Romeo, the Robot story, script and art by Jack Farr. Undercover Police starring Manhunters Around the World, inks by John Prentice. Weird Wonders of the Animal World text story by Don White. The Richest Crook in the World starring Batman, script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman & Robin figures) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Stan Kaye. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #7
    Worlds of Fantasy (1950 John Spencer & Co.) UK Digest 7

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  • Issue #6
    Worlds of Fear (1952) 6
    • INCOMPLETE. Piece missing, interrupts art or story.
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    Stories and art by Sheldon Moldoff, Bob McCarty and John Martin. Pre-Code tales of horror from Fawcett, a publisher not normally noted for grue. Entomologist Dr. Jarrat develops "Metamorphosis syndrome" and finds himself turning into a different insect every night. An actor rebuilds the stage of his greatest performance, but also revives the ghost of his greatest enemy. An antiques dealer finds himself going backwards in time. An artist learns too much about the technique of a tortured master painter. A Death for a Death; The Stage Is Set for Murder; The Man Who Was Monday; The Locked Door. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Vol. 32 #10

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  • Vol. 1 #1 (1)
    Young Brides (1952-1956 Prize) Vol. 1 #1 (1)
    Published Sep 1952 by Feature.

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    Volume 1, Issue 1. Whole number 1. Art by Natalie Krigstein, Bill Draut, Al Eadeh, Mort Meskin, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Jimmy's not sure he wants to get involved with Lisa, who has an infant son. Advice on love from Nancy Hale and pipe-smoking square Dan Wilson. Former football hero Brad is a failure in business, but his wife loves him anyway. Teen-Age Mother!; Ask Dan Wilson, Man About Women; Feminine Fixit; My Hero!; An Old Book -- A New Cover; Surprise! Surprise! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #37
    Young Love (1949-1957) 37
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    • Paper: Off white
    • Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)
    • Label #0146454019

    Art by Bill Walton, Bill Draut, Joe Simon 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 #37 on cover; Vol. 4, issue #7 in indicia. A woman answers a curious ad for marriage with a handsome man, but first she needs $10,000. Mike meets a waitress who can tell the future with cards, and seeks her love advice. Ethel's new neighbor takes advantage of her helpful nature. Also featuring an early ad for a record club, offering "Hit Parade Tunes" and "Hill Billy Hits." Young Man with Tuxedo Will Marry; You're Meeting His Mother; Tell Your Fortune?; Mr. Know-It-All Falls in Love; How to Be a Sweater Girl; The Way They Met!; Helpmate! 40 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 6 #1 (49)
    Young Romance (1947-1963 Prize) Vol. 6 #1 (49)
    Published Sep 1952 by Prize.

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    #49 on cover; Vol. 6 No. 1 in indicia. Photo Cover. Stories by unknown. Art by John Prentice, Bill Draut, Bob McCarty, Al Eadeh, George Roussos? and Mort Meskin? Featuring: "Witch Girl!"; "Honeymooners - Not Wanted!"; "You'll Wish You'd Never Met Me!"; "Prince Charmin' Himself!"; and 1-page story "The Way We Met!" Plus: 1-page Nancy Hale text piece "A Patch In Time"! Also: 1-page Charmaigne article "A Scent is a Scent"! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #3
    Youthful Hearts (1952) 3

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    Cover by Ed Goldfarb and Bob Baer. Stories and art by Doug Wildey, Stephen Kirkel, Ed Goldfarb, Bob Baer, Harry Harrison and Henry Kiefer. Tales of love and heartbreak, with a twist: in-story appearances by real-life musicians of the era. An injured pilot in Korea gets amnesia and forgets his sweetheart Jean, until his memory is restored by real-life singer Johnnie Ray and his hit song "Cry," in a story with early art by Doug Wildey. Plus a profile and photo of Johnnie Ray. Reporter Betty goes undercover to investigate "clip joints" that swindle US servicemen, but her fiance Tom is afraid the work is too dangerous. School bully "Beefy" tries to come between Garry and Joyce by getting Garry kicked out of the military academy. Cover features a photo of Johnnie Ray. Cry with Johnnie Ray!; Operation Gyp the G.I.; Johnnie Ray: Mr. Emotion; Cross Country Love; All's Fair in Love and War. Final issue under this title; series continues as Daring Confessions (1952) #4. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 6 #7
    Zane Grey's Western Magazine (1946-1954 Dell) Pulp Vol. 6 #7


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  • Issue #57UK

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