Comic books January 1953

Art by Dudley Page. 24 pages.

Cover art by Win Mortimer. Muscles for Money starring Superman, art by Al Plastino. The Man-Eater of Mandalao! starring Congo Bill, script by Jack Miller, art by Ed Smalle. The End of the Planeteers! starring Tommy Tomorrow, art by Jim Mooney. Free Speech -- Free for All! starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Impossible Legend starring Vigilante, script by Dick Wood, art by Bob Brown. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cited in Parade of Pleasure. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 126, No. 4 - January 1953. 6.75" x 9.75", 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Win Mortimer. The Shutterbugs of Smallville starring Superboy, pencils by Curt Swan; cameras taking pictures harm Superboy. At Sea in the Stone Age starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. Discovers a New Kind of Junior Sport public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Fastest Movie Ever Made starring Johnny Quick, pencils by Paul Norris. The Archers in the Sky starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 44 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Joe Maneely. The Woman Who Wasn't, art by Tony DiPreta; In a wealthy land beneath Greece, descendants of Medusa deal with thieves by incorporating them into their snake-heads. The Lion's Mouth; A lion-tamer hates his wife and so he trains the lion that he puts his head in to hate her too. The Thing in the Cave. He Kept Him in Stitches, script by Stan Lee; A surgeon gets the chance to operate on a Communist overlord and leaves his scalpel inside of him near his heart so that when he recovers enough in two days to move, he will die. Jaws of Death, art by Cal Massey; When a bank-robber's partner runs out on him and leaves him behind for the police, his ghost fools the sap with false promises of stolen money hidden in the alligator pit into getting devoured. The Tarantula!, pencils by Hy Rosen; A village is victimized by vampire tarantulas. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Ken Bald. 50 Cowboys & Indians; 41 Circus Toys ad. Tale of Terror, art by Lin Streeter; Satan himself sells a story to a comic book editor and demons threaten the creative staff until the printing plates are destroyed, and the demons along with them. Behind The Door! text story. Apollo's Fatal Gloves, pencils by Al Camy, inks by George Wilhelms; Glen Sanders finds a pair of magic gloves but they are stolen by someone who uses them to murder, until Apollo creates a second pair so Glen can defeat the murderer. House ad for Skeleton Hand comic. The Ghostly Flag-Raising--Uncanny Mysteries. The Hungry Horde, art by Jon Blummer; After a theft of a large amount of blood plasma, Mark and Martha are called to investigate; They discover the Master Vampire using the plasma to create an army but destroy the army and the Master. The Skeleton's Secret!, pencils by Charles Nicholas. The Evil Eye, art by King Ward. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

Horror on Haunted Hill!, script by Stan Lee, art by Carmine Infantino; An alien from Saturn lands in a graveyard. Forever Is a Long Time!, art by Larry Woromay; A man finds a bottle containing a genie who is content to stay in the bottle. A Shriek in the Night, script by Stan Lee; A man saves a women who is being chased by a man, only to find that the situation isn't what he thought it was. The Inheritance text story. The Man Who Walked on Water!, art by Jay Scott Pike; A man out on a boat sees another man walking along the surface of the water. The Man Who Steals Gravestones!, art by Sol Brodsky; A man who steals gravestones in order to grind them down and resell them is thwarted when one of the corpses wants it back. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Howie Post. Mexican Jumping Beans, art by Howie Post; Dean chases a girl to Mexico and Jerry ends up in the bullring. A New Kind of Junior Sport public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Screen Test with Art Arthur starring Kitty Karr of Hollywood, art by Bob Oksner. Honey In Hollywood humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 44 pgs. 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 #106. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernest Schroeder. Stories and art by Gerald McCann 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 #107. No issue # on cover; Vol. 9, issue #12 in indicia. An immortal evil genius plots world conquest from his subterranean kingdom, and only Airboy can stop him. An apprentice glassblower murders his employer, but a ghost in glass reveals his guilt to the entire court. Evil men seek a pirate's treasure hidden on the Scottish coast. Airboy; The Heap; Grave Robber of the Ganges; The Snow White Camel; The Spaniard from Scotland; High and Dry. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by Iger Shop. "Man-Hater" - Jane, rejected by her high society boyfriend Billie, vows to punish men for her humiliation. She specializes in exploiting servicemen. Her latest victim is soldier Ted, who inherits a farm. Jane agrees to marry him, but she's exposed as the "camp chiseler" by another soldier. Ted defends Jane and she admits she really loves him. Plus: "Love Blind" - Poor orphan Sally grows up starved for affection. She falls for shifty character Ace. When Ace is arrested for robbery, Sally tries to help him escape but winds up in prison herself. She realizes her blind craving for love caused her to make a poor decision. Also: "Money-Mad Baby" - Ellen flirts with her much older boss Mr. Swan and accepts expensive gifts from him. Although she loves sailor Dave, Ellen wants a rich husband. Mr. Swan turns out to be already married and just looking for a mistress; in a struggle, Ellen thinks she's killed him. Swan survives and Dave hopes Ellen has learned her lesson. And: "Give-Away Kisses" - Business executive Paula goes on vacation and visits her old friend Agnes. She tries to steal officer Clive from Agnes, but he loyally refuses. Paula understands now that "love isn't a game!" Plus: 2-page text story "Left Hand for Love" by Charles F.X. Houts. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 3, Issue 2 - January, 1953. 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 27, Issue 1 - January, 1953. Cover by Arnold Kohn. Science fiction stories by Mallory Storm, Charles Creighton, E.K. Jarvis, and Rog Phillips. Illustrations by Tom Beecham, John Fay, and William Slade. Cover by Arnold Kohn. 6.75" x 9.75", 164 pages, B&W. 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.

Vol. 49, No. 2 - January 1953. Magazine focused on American living in the "Vintage" era. 9.75" x 12.25", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Walter Lantz' Andy Panda. Also see Four Color for previous issues. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Featuring the tale "The Chinatown mystery," plus two untitled stories! Starring Andy Panda and Charlie Chicken! Also has an untitled story on the inside front cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Also see Four Color for previous issues. Cover price $0.10.

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

Volume 4, Issue 7 - January, 1953. 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", 50 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Sol Brodsky. "The Different Vampire," pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Ernie Bache; A vampire destroys one of his own coven when he uncovers his secret that he prefers vampire blood to human blood. "Horror Hill" text story. "The Worm That Turned," art by Ed Winiarski. "The Manhunter!", art by Vic Carrabotta. "The Man Who Went To Far!", script by Carl Wessler, pencils by Bill Benulis, inks by Jack Abel. "Gorilla!", script by Carl Wessler. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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January, 1953 - Volume 9, Issue #1.

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Jan 1953. Volume 50, Issue 5 - 1st printing. Cover by Pawelka. Science fiction stories by Poul Anderson, E.B. Cole, Julian Chain, Lee Cahn, and Steve Benedict. Illustrations by Edd Cartier, Orban, Pawelka, and van Dongen. Article on nuclear power. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.75-in.; 168 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Doug Wildey. Stories and art by Howard Larsen and others. Capturing the paranoia of the Cold War, this series portrayed a future where "atomic" weapons replaced conventional ones. "Security patrolman" Frank must prevent escaped Nazi war criminals from detonating an atomic bomb in Washington. Captain Buck Vinson and his team lead an atomic-rocket assault on the Soviet "iceberg forts" of the frozen North Atlantic. Modern-day Marines Dawes and Gannon are fighting the Civil War all over again. Impressively detailed cover by Doug Wildey. X-40s Defy the Frozen Army; Pickett Rides Again; Peril on the Potomac; Lighter Side; Replacement. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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The war comic formerly called Attack updates itself for the nuclear era. Stories of horrific atomic warfare include Tomorrows War, Operation Paratrooper and the ironically titled The Situation Is Well in Hand. Stories and art by Harry Harrison, Vic Carrabotta and Vince Napoli. Cover by Napoli. 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Harry Harrison, Bill Fraccio and H. C. Kiefer. Violent pre-Code war comics from Trojan Magazines. Numbering continues from Attack (1952 Youthful) #4. Sometimes listed as Attack (1953 Trojan) #1. The first #5 issue in this series, published in January 1953, before #6. The 1st Unit Marines face a hard winter battle on Endurance Peak in Korea. Two US soldiers trapped behind enemy lines in Korea have only one chance for survival: The Battlefield Kid. Folsom risks his life not for his fellow man, but for valuables left behind by retreating enemy forces. Give No Quarter - Ask None; The Battlefield Kid; Double Double-Cross; Souvenir Hunter; Medal From Korea. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Issue #29. January 1953. UK Science Fiction Digest. Cover by Vann. 5" x 7.25". 142 pages. Black and white.

Volume 1, Issue 1 - January, 1953. Volume 1 No. 1. Cover by Leo Manso. Science Fiction and Fantasy stories by Alfred Coppel, Irving Cox, Jr., Arthur C. Clarke, Bryce Walton, John Christopher, E. Everett Evans, Milton Lesser, Charles L. Harness, Glen Malin, John Jakes, Frank Owen, and Theodore R. Cogswell. Illustrations by Everett Raymond Kinstler, John Giunta, Vincent Napoli, Gerald McCann, and Mort Lawrence. 5 1/4-in. x 7 1/2-in.; b&w text with spot illustrations; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover pencils by Jim McLaughlin. Dr. Gueux's Nightmare Monsters, pencils by Louis Zansky; Dr. Gueux wants to rule the world with the help of monsters dreamt up by a mystery writer in his nightmares. Greed's Grisly Treasure; Adventurer runs an errand for the devil; He fights ghosts in a spooky tavern to get his hands on a pirate treasure. Role of the Footlight Werewolf, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Paul Gattuso; Ambitious actor goes method acting to portray a werewolf onstage; He joins a band of werewolves, supplies them with victims and learns their behavior and rites. Black Horror of Druid's Glen, pencils by Charles Nicholas. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Tom DeAngelo and Frank Beck. Funny-animal comics featuring Basil, cat king of Katsmeow. Basil's sinister prime minister Fagin convinces the king to impress a visiting princess by fighting a lion. Rescued by a passing plane while out fishing, Basil finds himself in America for the first time - Hoboken, actually. Mistaken for a race-car driver, Basil winds up racing in the Indian-Apples 500. Fagin's Folly; Hello America; Bo; Fun Time; Quips and Queries; My Kingdom for a Fish. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Win Mortimer. "The Crazy Crime Clown!", script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; The Joker steals a bunch of worthless items; Apsychiatrist diagnoses him with hebophrenic schizophrenia, and hes committed to an insane asylum; Batman and Robin investigate the mysterious case and decade that Joker must have pretended to be insane in order to reach a wealthy man inside the asylum. UNICEF Spells Help for the Children of the World! starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Two-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Movie That Killed Batman!", pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Ray Burnley; During the making of a movie, Batman and Robin recreate the case against a notorious criminal called Skid Turkel; Their butler, Alfred, has been cast as the main antagonist. -page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. 1-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. "Smoking Out Smugglers" text story by Jim Moss. "The Water Crimes of Mr. Hydro!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Stan Kaye; Timothy Flagg is a water boy at Gotham State Penitentiary; He decides to break out of prison using water and becomes Mister Hydro; Batman and Robin get involved. One-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Russ Heath. No Retreat!, art by Gene Colan. I Saw Hitler Die! (he gets shot in the face), art by Russ Heath. His Excellency Was Excellent in Korea! text story. Bait!, art by Cal Massey. Enemy Patrol!, art by Dick Ayers. 32 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Untitled Battle Brady story, script by Hank Chapman, art by Syd Shores. Sgt. Dugan's Squad. Operation Tides text story. The Trap of Colonel Li Feng, pencils by Gene Colan. Monster in the Mountain. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Clem Weisbecker and Pete Costanza. Pre-Code war comics from Fawcett, created during the height of the Korean War. A young soldier faces a trial by fire on the front lines in Korea. Sgt. Cragg gives his platoon a pep talk that they'll never forget. A sailor terrified of battle earns the nickname "Landlubber," and only an act of heroism can redeem him. Youll Never Be Twenty!; As You Were!; Decoy; Platoon Forward!; Landlubber! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Carl Burgos. "12 Hours Till Death," script by Carl Wessler, art by Russ Heath; Five engineers are sent behind enemy lines to blow up a power plant. "The Big Bluff!", pencils by Mike Sekowsky; A North Korean officer tries to take a hill held by American soldiers. "Rangers Stick Together" two-page text story. "Out Of The Frying Pan," art by Vernon Henkel; American prisoners escape from a POW camp and steal a tank to return to their lines. "Red Guerilla!", script by Carl Wessler, art by Jay Scott Pike; A North Korean captain is stirring up the local farmers against the American forces. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by Hank Chapman, Paul S. Newman and unknown. Art by Al Hartley, Gil Evans, Sol Brodsky and Joe Sinnott. Get into the Thick of Battle with Combat Kelly in a tale by Hank Chapman and Al Hartley. Plus: "The Coward!" with art by Sol Brodsky; "Eyes in the Night!" by Paul S. Newman and Gil Evans; "The Dead Men!" with art by Joe Sinnott; and 2-page text story "The Well-Digger Wins a War"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.