Comic books February 1953

Art by Bob Powell, Dick Ayers and Ernie Bache. Edited by Raymond C. Krank. Cover by Dick Ayers and Ernie Bache. Teen cowboy adventures set in the 1950s, based on the popular radio program that ran from 1949 to 1955. Bobby and his friends Tex, Windy, and Irish face modern-day rustlers and other challenges of life on the ranch. A millionaire has a castle moved from Scotland to Texas, but a curse comes with it; Bobby suspects a ranchers son is involved with an outlaw gang; Windy tells a tall tale of bears and a cannon. Terror at Doom Castle; The Battling Bartons; Ghost Deaths in the Ghost Town. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Norman Maurer, William Overgard 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. The father of a dead race-car driver sets out for revenge on the racer he blames for his son's fatal crash. Traitorous Arnold waylays Rocky X and aligns with the Soviet space forces, threatening to start a war with the Plutonians. Crimebuster gets in the middle of a three-way battle between Vacuum, Iron Jaw and the Deadly Dozen. Also featuring a vintage ad for Lev Gleason Comics Picture Trading Cards. Crimebuster: Murder By Telephone; Rocky X: Stranger Than Strange; Jest For Laffs; Little Wise Guys: Race on Raccoon Hill; The Vacuum's Greatest Mistake. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 2 - February, 1953. Men's interest digest with stories of war, science, and crime, as well as many full pages dedicated to tasteful pin-up photography. Softcover Digest, 5" x 7.5", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Candy dresses as a bride for a costume party. Her parents think it's for real in an untitled story. Plus: Candy convinces her boyfriend Ted to run for class president and becomes his campaign chief in an untitled story. Also: Candy and Trish experiment with a mud-pack beauty treatment in an untitled story. And: Candy also stars in "Knot One, Purl Too!" and "Swiss Miss"! Plus: Will Bragg claims to be a great architectural and mechanical engineer in an untitled story. Also: Candy in 1-page text story "The Snob" co-starring Ted Dawson, Agnes O'Connor, Tina, Trish Traynor, Jill Bentley and Bernie Gillis. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by Otto Binder and unknown. Art by C.C. Beck, Pete Costanza and unknown. Exiled from the entire known universe! Is this the fate of The World's Mightiest Man? Read..."The Man without a World" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck (Sivana appearance). Captain Marvel (Billy Batson) also stars in: "Captain Marvel Battles the Prehistoric Zombies" by Otto Binder, C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza (King Kull appearance); "The Hideous Head Hunter" by Otto Binder, C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza; and "The Island Wrecker" with story by Otto Binder and inks by Pete Costanza. Plus: Captain Kid in "The Big Night"! And: Jon Jarl in the 2-page text story "World of Vampires" with script by Otto Binder (as Eando Binder). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 64 pages, Text, (with B&W Illustrations and photos) Cover price $0.35.

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Painted Cover by Ernest Nordli. Stories by unknown. Art by Bob Jenney. Featuring the tales "The Apache Ridge Bandits" and "Trouble in Tumbleweed"! Also: the 1-page filler "Taming a Longhorn" on the inside front cover! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Issue 68 - Australian Edition. Circa early to mid 1950's. Reprints "William Tell" in abridged form with new cover art. 6.5 x 8.5, color covers with b&w interior, 24 pages-all newsprint.

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Bring 'Em Back Alive, 1st Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 105, with 2/53 date). Cover price $0.15.

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Bring 'Em Back Alive, 4th Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 150). Cover price $0.15.

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The classic weekly magazine featuring news and fiction. 10.75" x 13.75", 76 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Australian Edition. Reprints in black and white. Warfront logo. 7-in. x 10 3/4-in., 24 pages, black and white.

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Stories and art by Frank Bolle, William Overgard, Dick Rockwell, and Charles Biro. A companion series to Crime Does Not Pay from the same publisher, slightly less violent and with more emphasis on police work. Carlo spends 20 years planning his revenge against the cop who deported him, but he may have to kill his own son to get it. A random snapshot by an amateur photographer accidentally captures evidence of a murder. Convicts plot a daring prison escape using a locomotive. An image from this issue is featured in the classic anti-comics tome Seduction of the Innocent, with the caption, "What comic-book America stands for." Also featuring Lev Gleason Comics Picture Trading Cards. Murder Was My Destiny; The Fatal Snapshot; The Kiss of Death Girl; The Sinister Plot of Mastermind Murdock; Okay, Louie, Drop That Pun. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bill Ely and others. Tales of crime and mobsters, both true and fictional, a prime example of the genre that thrived in the years before the Comics Code. An aging actress has a dangerous amount of knowledge about a movie star's criminal past, and worse yet, she likes to tell stories. The hypnotist Abba Cadabbra wonders where his audience is, then realizes they've been hypnotized by his poster outside the theater. Federal agents plan a raid using miniatures and wall boards, not unlike diagramming a football play. Clark's Last Caper; Standing Room Only; The Young Businessman; Uncle Sam's Team; The Iron Countess; The Cold Soft Touch; Loaded Acres; Accountant in the Tree. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Charles Biro and others. The title that launched the crime comics genre, Crime Does Not Pay was noted for its violent pre-Code content and lurid tales of underworld life. The true story of infamous outlaw Mad Dog Coll (who refers to himself on the cover as "Glad Dog Coll"). Simple-minded Willie is used as a patsy by his gangster cronies, until he fights back. Beautiful Lilli causes trouble when she's torn between gambler Buck Neilson and powerful political fixer Gowland. Also featuring a vintage ad for "Lev Gleason Comics picture trading cards." Mad Dog Coll, the Mad Gunman; The Hatchet Man; Test Your Judgment; Crime Oddities; Partners In Corruption. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Johnny Craig. "When the Cat's Away...", script and art by by Johnny Craig; Jay and his wife are always fighting, and Jay always finds solace at a friend's home; However, when he discovers that his friend and his wife are lovers, Jay decides on a scheme to rid himself of the problem. "The Screaming Woman!", script by Albert B. Feldstein, art by Jack Kamen; Adapted from the short story "The Screaming Woman" by Ray Bradbury. "The EC Caper" text story. "Water, Water, Everywhere...", script by Bill Gaines (plot) and Albert B. Feldstein (plot, script), art by George Evans; A pair of prisoners escape from a South American island prison and are chased by prison guards with bloodhounds; The guards, however, trick the men, leaving them a boat without much gas. "Hail and Heart-y!", script by Bill Gaines (co-plot) and Albert B. Feldstein (co-plot, script), art by Graham Ingels (as Ghastly); Anna was sick and tired of her lazy husband refusing to do any chores around the house, and having to rely on a kind neighbor to help with her chores; When she discovers that her husband does not have a heart condition like he had claimed, Anna decides to find a way to make Ben very useful around the place! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Charles Biro, Norman Maurer, and William Overgard. This boys' adventure title was one of the comics that made publisher Lev Gleason a major player during the Golden Age. A boxer nicknamed "Jelly Jaw" becomes immune to punches on the chin after an accident. Dilly Duncan and his rival Gruesome Jones attend a masquerade party at a fancy house, and comic chaos inevitably results. The Little Wise Guys meet an eccentric millionaire whose generous promises cause everyone to fawn over him. Also featuring a vintage ad for Lev Gleason Comics Picture Trading Cards. Little Wise Guys: The Mysterious Master Jelly Jaw; Dilly Duncan of Dorset High: The Masquerade Party; It's A Small World; Crimebuster: The Tell Tale Trash; Little Wise Guys: Generous With A Capital "O". 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joseph Szokoli. Stories and art by Joseph Szokoli, Stephen Kirkel, Vince Colletta and Doug Wildey. Tales of love and heartbreak, with a twist: in-story appearances by real-life musicians of the era. The romance between Gale and Larry hits the rocks when she catches him with a showgirl, so he gets some help from real-life singer Johnny Desmond, in a story with early art by Doug Wildey. Fay suspects her husband Bruce is seeing another woman, after finding a receipt for a mink coat. Redheaded Sandra likes living large with Paul, even though she knows he deals in stolen goods, until she winds up behind bars. Plus a profile of Hollywood legend Glenn Ford. Cover features a photo of Johnny Desmond. Blind Love; Flight to Happiness; Glenn Ford; Johnny Desmond; My Jealous Love; Once Upon a Time. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

American Edition 25¢ cover price. Photo cover with Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Johnny Mack Brown, Bill Elliott, and Rex Allen. Roy Rogers, Trigger and Bullet photo. The Railroad Mystery starring Gene Autry, art by Nicholas Firfires; Gene helps solve a series of train robberies. Instructions for making a faux bear claw necklace. The Killer Horse starring Champion, art by John Ushler. Short essay about buffalo hunting. Graveyard of Stagecoaches starring Roy Rogers, art by Mike Arens. Plenty of Savvy starring Trigger and Bullet. Portfolios of famous horses. Brief history of Colonel Wesley Merritt. The Rattler Strikes starring Johnny Mack Brown. The Feudin' Killer starring Wild Bill Elliott, art by Hi Mankin. The Mystery of Moanin' Butte starring Rex Allen. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

35¢ Canadian price variant. Exactly the same as the American counterpart except for the cover price. Photo cover with Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Johnny Mack Brown, Bill Elliott, and Rex Allen. Roy Rogers, Trigger and Bullet photo. The Railroad Mystery starring Gene Autry, art by Nicholas Firfires; Gene helps solve a series of train robberies. Instructions for making a faux bear claw necklace. The Killer Horse starring Champion, art by John Ushler. Short essay about buffalo hunting. Graveyard of Stagecoaches starring Roy Rogers, art by Mike Arens. Plenty of Savvy starring Trigger and Bullet. Portfolios of famous horses. Brief history of Colonel Wesley Merritt. The Rattler Strikes starring Johnny Mack Brown. The Feudin' Killer starring Wild Bill Elliott, art by Hi Mankin. The Mystery of Moanin' Butte starring Rex Allen. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by unknown. Art by Bob Kane, Charles Paris, Leonard Starr, Ruben Moreira and unknown. A vicious criminal creates a means to televise crimes as they happen and make the Dynamic Duo look like they are inept. He goes further to disguise himself as Batman and get unmasked on TV as a wealthy big-game hunter, forcing Batman to actually prove who he is or give up his crime fighting vendetta. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Phantom Eye of Gotham City" with art by Bob Kane and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "The Lady and the Killers" with art by Leonard Starr; Robotman in "Robotman - Servant for a Day"; and Impossible -- But True! tale "The Case of the Fabulous Frauds" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Ruben Moreira. Also: Casey the Cop half-pager by Henry Boltinoff; Private Pete half-pager by Boltinoff; 2-page text piece "The Truth About the Lie Detector" by Jack Miller; and Casey the Cop 1-pager by Boltinoff. And: Superboy talks about..."The Holiday Spirit!" in a 1-page public service announcement by Jack Schiff and Win Mortimer. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 50, Issue 3 - February, 1953. 6.75" x 9", 116 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Photo Cover. Stories by unknown. Art by Ogden Whitney, Leo Morey and unknown. Featuring: "For Better or Worse" starring Beth, John, Roger Wilder and Wendy Stanton; "This Time It's for Keeps" starring Arlene Dyer, Bert, Jerry Goodson, Judy, Lynne, Mrs. Goodson and Tommy Chapman; "West Point Romance" starring Doc Stoddard, Gwen Stoddard, Paula Phillips and Stan Middleton; and "My Sinful Promise" starring Charlene Fellows, Mrs. Fellows, Neal Crandall, Pam and Roger Crandall. Plus: 1-page text story "He's Right for Me" starring Alice Miller, Dan Little and Greg Walters. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Mexican series. Stories and art by Chester Gould. 36 pages, full color, 7.25" x 10.5", Spanish language.

Cover art by Joe Simon (as Chester Gould). "Dick Tracy and the Case of the Million-Dollar Murder," script by Chester Gould, art by Joe Simon (splash panel) and Chester Gould; Tracy and Sam use Mugg to help them locate his former master's jewels; Meanwhile, Pear-Shape is also still searching for the jewels while masquerading behind the publishing business; Sam masquerades as an over-weight woman to gain evidence against Pear-Shape; Sam's disguise is discovered, and Pear-Shape rolls him up in wire; Tracy rescues Sam, and Mugg chases Pear-Shape, jumps on his car and clings there until Pear-Shape drives into the woods and uses a low-hanging branch to scrape the dog off the car. Harvey Comics house ad. "Frame-Up" text story; Johnny Shelby resolves a domestic dispute. Sad Sack house ad. Untitled Girl Friday story; Myra helps solve a murder in the park. "Motive for Murder" text story; Allyson solves a murder. Dick Tracy Comics Monthly house ad. Minit Mystery Starring the Count; Boris solves the murder of a friend when he goes out on a dark and stormy night. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 4 No. 1 Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Owen Fitzgerald, Lynn Karp, Ben Brown and Al Hartley. ACG Comics presents classic slapstick and screwball comedy stories featuring attractive women pratfalling their way into and out of trouble. Moronica gets a job as a gardener for a mansion; Denise and Dottie get jobs in the NBC building and try to break into television; Screwball Sal seeks a date for the freshman dance to show up the other girls. Featuring art by Al Hartley, later an Archie artist. Broadway Babes; Special Escort!; Looney Lucy; Doris; Moronica; Itsy-Bitsy Tootsies!; Screwball Sal; Pepper; Daffy Damsels. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Radioactive Man, script by Bill Woolfolk; Scientist Harvey Kane becomes the Radioactive Man, who later is consumed by his own powers. Look Your Best In the West starring Torchy, art by Gill Fox. The Raiser of the Dead starring Doll Man and Yogi. Wanted, Darrel Dane starring Doll Man and The Mask Gang. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Carl Barks. Written by unknown. Art by Jack Bradbury. Donald Duck is featured in "The Flying Horse," plus the back-up stories "The Nephews' Boat" and "A Day at the Fair"! Also: 1-pagers "Skiing Film," "Get the Ring" and "Useless Ticket"! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Fred Guardineer and others. Cover by Fred Guardineer. Sometimes listed as Charles Starrett as the Durango Kid #21. Western adventure based on the popular masked hero played in the movies by Charles Starrett. An outlaw tries to create an organized crime gang, using a Pueblo cliff fortress as his hideout; Circus performers are questioned in a strange mystery that turns out to be a Western remake of "The Murders in the Rue Morgue"; British agents capture The Fox and use her to lure Dan Brand into a deathtrap aboard a ship. The Crime Fortress!; The Death That Walked Like a Man!; Rustlin' Rails!; The Kid Brother; The Death Ship! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 3 #44 - Feb. 6, 1953. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Riders of the Range, Eagle Cutaway centerfold, Luck of the Legion, Their Names Made Words, Strange Animal Adventures, Harris Tweed Extra Special Agent, Man of Courage begins. Plus text stories and articles. 10 1/2-in. x 13 1/2-in., 14 pages, B&W and full color.

Vol. 3 #45 - Feb. 13, 1953. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Riders of the Range, Eagle Cutaway centerfold, Luck of the Legion, Their Names Made Words, Strange Animal Adventures, Harris Tweed Extra Special Agent, Man of Courage begins. Plus text stories and articles. 10 1/2-in. x 13 1/2-in., 14 pages, B&W and full color.