Comic books November 1952

Art by Dudley Page. 24 pages.

Cover art by Win Mortimer. You Get What You Vote For! public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Man Who Shackled Superman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Safaris for Sale starring Congo Bill, script by Jack Miller, art by Ed Smalle. The Lost Secret of Space starring Tommy Tomorrow, art by Jim Mooney. The Lady Sharpshooter starring Vigilante, art by Bob Brown. 44 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Strang The Terrible Art and story by Dudley Watkins. John Onslow story. 8 1/2-in. x 12-in. 16 pages B&W with color front and back page.

Strang The Terrible Art and story by Dudley Watkins. John Onslow story. 8 1/2-in. x 12-in. 16 pages B&W with color front and back page.

Cover art by Win Mortimer. The Super-Hick from Smallville starring Superboy, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti. The Ocean Restaurant starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. Professor Eureka humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Johnny Quick, Ringmaster, art by Paul Norris. U.S. Coast Guard - Jack of All Jobs article. The Make-Believe Archer starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 44 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Bill Everett. Don't Try to Outsmart the Devil!, script by Stan Lee; An evil man makes a bargain with Satan that his heart will never stop beating so that he will live forever, but Satan merely arranges it so that his heart continues to beat after his body has rotted away. The Visitor, pencils by George Roussos; A man is convinced that controlling visitors exist all around him and when he is confronted by mist he goes off his rocker. Sugar is--Death!, pencils by Hy Rosen. The Hands of Death, pencils by Don Perlin, inks by Abe Simon; A woman's car breaks down in an area where women have been strangled and since she is frightened she tries to take shelter in a nearby house. The Man Who Talked to Rats, pencils by Manny Stallman; A man comes across a man who talks to rats in an alley and makes a deal with him to kill his uncle so he will inherit his money. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

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Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Cover by Ken Bald. Stories by Harry Lazarus, Charlie Sultan, Paul Gattuso, Max Elkan, and Pete Riss. Spine-chilling tales of suspense, horror, and the supernatural—prepare yourself for Adventures into the Unknown! 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bill Everett. Find the Pin and Pick It Up, art by Tony DiPreta. The Monster!, art by Ed Winiarski; A creature from an underground civilization is sent as a scout to determine the weaknesses of the surface world, but none of the surface dwellers are afraid of his monstrous form, as he expected. Lost in the Graveyard. Professional Secret text story. Throw Another Coal on the Fire, script by Stan Lee, art by George Tuska. Missing... One Head, inks by Jack Abel. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

Story, Art and Cover by Howie Post. Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis star in a 3-part untitled tale! Plus: Teen Teasers activity 1-pager by Martin Naydel; Honey in Hollywood untitled half-pager by Henry Boltinoff; Twisting the Dial text piece; and Kitty Karr untitled back-up story. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernest Schroeder. Stories and art by Ernest Schroeder and others. 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 #105. No issue # on cover; Vol. 9, issue #10 in indicia. Alien refugees from an interstellar war seek help from Earth and Airboy. The Heap intervenes when a warlord tries to turn a Japanese village's mechanical dragon to evil purposes. The story of the very first college football game. Airboy; The Heap; Sport Tabs; The Black Wingman; Balaklava Road Call; The First College Football Game. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

100-page giant. Three St. John horror/crime comics rebound; various combinations possible. Cover price $0.25.

This issue is Misprinted as issue 7 in the indicia. Cover price $0.10.

November 1952. Publication of the Arizona Highway Department featuring stories and art with Western themes. In this issue: Tumacacori; Arizona salad; early Western lamps; and more. 9-in. x 12-in.; part color, part black and white; 40 pages on white paper. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Russ Heath. "Back From the Grave," script by Stan Lee, art by Fred Kida; This story postulates that a scientist who returned from the dead when his son was killed by communists slew Stalin. "A Thousand Years," art by Ed Robbins; A scientist tests his suspended animation machine on his cat. He wants to go into suspended animation for a thousand years to avoid all the signs that he feels indicate civilization will collapse. "The Creation" text story. "Top Billing," script by Stan Lee, art by Joe Maneely; Smith, of the comedy team Sprinkle and Smith, resents that he gets second billing so he plans to murder his partner and get a new one. "Roll Call," art by Bernie Krigstein. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Nov 1952. Volume 50, Issue 3 - 1st printing. Cover by Schneeman. Science fiction stories by Eric Frank Russell, Algis Budrys, Ralph Williams, Gene L. Henderson, and Isaac Asimov ("The Currents of Space" part 2). Illustrations by Orban, Pawelka, and van Dongen. Article on oil. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.75-in.; 168 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Features the spine-tingling exploits of Buck Vinson in the War of Wars, the nuclear assault on Target UR-238, and guided missiles raining down on Planet X. Titles include "Intrigues of the Planet Smasher," "Assault on Target UR-238," and "Operation Bomb Disposal." 32 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Atomic War! (1952) #1. Indicia indicates this was published by Junior Books, Inc.; however, the Ace logo is on the cover. Reel in horror as a nuclear sneak attack from the Russians leads to the utter annihilation of New York City, Detroit, and Chicago! Stories include "The Sneak Attack," "Berlin Powder Keg," and "Counterattack!" Two page text story, "Operation Haystack." These shocking stories will awaken every American to "the dangers, the horror, and utter futility of WAR!" Remember -- "only a strong America can avert World War III!!!" Cover price $0.10.

"Sgt. Quinn: Fighting Leatherneck" (art by Harrison), "I Was a P.O.W." (art by Roy Krenkel), "Merrill's Marauders," and "Jet Jockey." Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Jim McLaughlin. Appointment in Hades, art by Gene Colan; Soldier Heath drowns while deserting his unit's fight on a beachhead; He returns to life, but is marked by the devil. Step into my Grave!, pencils by Jim McLaughlin; On a plantation in Louisiana, a man stumbles upon a voodoo queen and her horde of zombies; The man's undead brother warns him, but all perish in a final show down ritual. Red Talons of Lupercalia, art by Louis Zansky; A mother and daughter travel to Czechoslovakia, where the daughter is to meet her future husband, count Falco Lupercalia; The count and his father are both vampires, who can also transform into werewolves. Sinister Return of the Priestess of Baal, art by Chic Stone. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. What Do You Know about Other People? public service announcement with Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "Guns For Hire!", pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Gotham City criminals have developed a new method of commiting crimes with rented firearms; Batman and Robin start investigating the case without success until Bruce disguises himself as a criminal. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Vicki Vale's Secret!", script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Vicki Vale goes to Wayne Manor, desperately looking for help; She explains that she has brought doom upon herself, but passes out before saying anything else; Bruce and Dick leave her with Alfred while they investigate at Vicki's house as Batman and Robin. One-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. Finger Print Forgeries article by Jack Miller. "The Joker's Utility Belt!", script by David Vern, pencils by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; When the Joker's seemingly easy capture of the Caped Crusaders goes terribly wrong when Batman springs a surprise on him using his utility belt, the Crime Clown decides to outdo the Batman with his own utility belt! One-page Professor Eureka story by Henry Boltinoff. 44 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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The Anger of Colonel Wu-San, script by Hank Chapman, art by Paul Reinman. Report from Korea text story by Sgt. Louis Jobst. Hang Fire!, art by Dave Berg. Death of Aunt Maggie, art by John Romita. Spearhead!, art by Al Hartley. 32 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Jerry Robinson. Untitled story, script by Hank Chapman, art by Jerry Robinson; Battle Brady and Sgt. Swenski are sent to grab a prisoner for interrogation; The Captain wants to know how the Chinese are managing their mysterious lightning attacks; They stumble upon a secret cave hold-out and a band of Chinese cavalry raiders. "The Frogmen" text story. "Baby Face!"; A company bogged down in heavy fighting requests reinforcements and gets a young, fresh-faced boy who they christen 'Baby Face'; They coddle him as best they can, but when things get dicey, it's the young man who shows exceptional courage. "Captain Raymond Harvey Medal of Honor" public service announcement; Ad for U.S. Defense Bonds. Untitled story, script by Hank Chapman, art by Jerry Robinson; Brady and Swenski have been captured by the Reds and forced to spar for their captors' entertainment; They free themselves and turn the table on their captors, discovering that the Reds are the ones Brady and Swenski had been hunting, a group who had been deploying land mines. "The Big Wheel!", art by Jack Keller; All Private Spencer wants is to see the General, the Big Shot, before the war is over so he can tell his kids; When he is inadvertently left behind in enemy territory, he must fight his way out; He gains a prisoner, and unknowingly gets his wish when he captures a high-ranking Chinese commander. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Combat Kelly stars in an untitled story (art by Al Hartley), plus "Revolt!" (art by Norman Steinberg), "Line of Fire!" (art by John Romita Sr.), "Take Charge" (art by Joe Sinnott), and a two-page text story, "Freedom Railroad." Hartley cover. Cover price $0.10.

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"Revolt of the Fingers," "The Black Candle of Life," and "The Crawling Horror." Bernard Bailey cover. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Jim McLaughlin. The Terror of Dread Isle, art by Louis Zansky; Off the coast of Scotland lies Dread Isle; There live "fog creatures" with the ability of shapeshifting. I Walked at Midnight, art by Al Eadeh; Two vampires live in a cemetery; One day this hunting ground cannot provide nourishment for both of them. The Lyre of Doom. Treasure of the Dead, art by Gene Colan; On the deathbed of his father, Ralph Sandon promises to return a pirate treasure the father stole. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Kurtzman - reprint John Wayne # 12 (Genius) Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Jack Kirby. Art by George Roussos, Mort Meskin, Bob McCarty, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby present their own contribution to the horror comics trend of the 1950s, featuring tales of ghosts and the paranormal. Issue # 18 on cover; listed as Vol. 2, issue #12 in indicia. Hobos learn a magical member of the Celtic Wee Folk has hopped their same freight car. Skin divers discover a monstrous creature living in a cave at the bottom of the sea. Truckers encounter a beautiful woman, like the Lorelei of old, who lures their trucks off the road. Nasty Little Man!; You'll Die Laughing!; The Man with a Vision; The Horror That Came Out of the Sea; The Red Bird; Come Claim My Corpse; The Poltergeist - Practical Joker of the Spirit World; A Deadly Dream; Detour - Lorelei on Highway 52. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Blackhawk stars in "King Cobra," "The Spider of Delanza," and "Last Stand on Suicide Island!" Chop Chop back-up story. Reed Crandall art. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Norman Maurer, Carl Wessler and Charles Biro. An anthology title from publisher Lev Gleason and his primary creator, Charles Biro, featuring teen hero Crimebuster and his nemesis Iron Jaw. While in prison, Sniffer and the Deadly Dozen learn where Iron Jaw's loot is stashed. Rocky X discovers the presence of invisible alien scouts on Earth, but a mad scientist has already begun negotiating with them. A con man tries to scam an elderly couple by posing as a doctor. Also featuring a vintage ad for Lev Gleason Comics Picture Trading Cards. Crimebuster: Horselaugh on Iron Jaw; Rocky X: The Invisible Men; Slugger Passes the Test; This'll Gag Ya!; The Fleece. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Fred Kida. Stories by unknown. Art by Tom Baron, Ralph Owen, Fred Kida, Al Wenzel and unknown. Featuring these A True Love Story tales: "Love Must Go On"; "I Went Too Far"; "Little Blond Lies"; and "I Was Afraid of Love"! Plus: "Do You Need Advice?" letters page by Agnes Holmes. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Mort Lawrence. Art by Mort Lawrence. Military comedy-drama typical of the time, featuring the hijinks of enlisted men Jon Wendall and Mike McClusky and the women they pursue. Wendall and McClusky become lifelong friends in the barracks, as the only thing they enjoy more than a good fight is fighting over the same woman; Wendall and McClusky risk their lives on the front to bring back tokens for the nurse they both desire; The boys get involved with communist agents in Tokyo. Includes an ad for a U.S military-style combat judo training manual. When Pal Met Pal; Operation Love!; G.I. Raffle; Rendezvous with Death!; U S O Commando; Dangerous Dilemma. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Candy tries to win the heart of the school's new super-athlete by playing every sport he does in an untitled story. Plus: Candy and rival Cornelia vie to get the captain of the football team to take them to yet another school dance in an untitled story. Also: Candy stars in three more untitled stories. And: Will Bragg claims to be a great chef in an untitled story co-starring Effy Gissel, Mrs. Mahoulahan and Fire Chief Carl Swenson. Plus: Candy in 1-page text story "Candy's Competition" co-starring Ted Dawson, Cornelia Clyde, Marcia Johnson and Cleo. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel stars in "Captain Marvel Fights the Flying Disk Danger," "The Horrible Haunted Armor," and "Captain Marvel Battles the World's Maddest Ghost!" Capt. Kid stars in "The Losing Winner!" Two-page Jon Jarl text story, "INterplanetary Firebug" by Eando Binder.l Cover price $0.10.