Comic books September 1954

Art by Dudley Page. 24 pages.

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Cover art by Win Mortimer. The Adventures of Mental Man starring Superman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Jungle Circus starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. The World Series of Tomorrow starring Tommy Tomorrow, art by Jim Mooney. Vigilante -- Foreign Correspondent, art by Howard Sherman. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Win Mortimer. Work Can Be Fun public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Super Brat of Smallville, script by Otto Binder, art by John Sikela; Bradley Ashton causes trouble for Superboy. The Lagoon of Doom starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. Jimmy Olsen #1 ad, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Supergram the Superman Puzzle Game. Johnny Quick, King of Comedy, art by Ralph Mayo. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Amazing Arrowthon starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 44 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Includes pamphlet of hunting and fishing regulations for the 1952-1953 season in Alaska. Cover price $0.25.

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"Lost Patrol," "Sightless Sniper," "Phantom Army," and "The Three Tanks!" Edited by Whitney Ellsworth and Robert Kanigher. Cover by Jerry Grandenetti. Stories by David V. Reed, Sam Burlockoff, Joe Giella, Irwin Hasen, David V. Reed, Howard Purcell, Bob Stuart, Causin, George Papp, Ed Herron, and Mort Meskin. Adventure tales of war and the military, including some humor—go into combat with All American Men of War! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Marty Elkin. Stories by unknown. Art by Marty Elkin and Tewks. "Truth Is in the Heart" with art by Marty Elkin - Waitress Terry wants a rich husband. She dates Jim, a wealthy doctor 16 years older than her, over her sister Myra's objections. Jim and Terry get along well, but Myra has Jim pretend to be broke so Terry will break up with him. Myra tells Terry she wants Jim for her own. Terry realizes she loves Jim whether he's rich or not, and they reconcile. Plus: "Faith in Their Love" with art by Tewks - Jean and Bob fall in love but he's sent overseas on military duty for two years. His friend Hal, stationed with Bob, starts to correspond with Jean, and also intercepts Jean's letters to Bob and vice versa. When he's discharged, Bob confronts Jean and they discover Hal's dirty tricks. Hal gets a punch in the nose and Jean and Bob reconcile. Also: "Private Affair" with art by Tewks - Janie marries high school teacher Peter and soon becomes irritated at his low pay and heavy workload. She convinces her father to give Peter an executive position in his business, although Peter really prefers teaching. This new job improves their finances but Peter has even less time for Janie. She starts dating George, another employee of the firm. Peter asks for a divorce and returns to teaching. Janie realizes she truly loves Peter and doesn't want to change him. And: "Party Girl" with art by Marty Elkin - Unemployed Peg's roommate Ginnie convinces her to take a job as a "party girl," escorting visiting businessmen. Peg is humiliated when private detective Richie suspects her of stealing money from her clients, but they eventually fall in love. However, Richie's work makes him break dates with Peg and she agrees to go to another party. Her "date" gets fresh and she pushes him. The man hits his head and is knocked out. Richie helps clear Peg of any blame and they reconcile. Plus: 1-page text stories "Old Flame" and "Now or Never"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 5, Issue 1 - September, 1954. 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", 44 pages, B&W. Contains nudity and is recommended for mature readers. Cover price $0.50.

Sept 1954. Science fiction stories by Robert Moore Williams, Arnold Marmor, Milton Lesser, Winston Marks, Win Kinney, and P.F. Costello. Cover by Ralph Castenir. 5-1/2 in. x 7-1/2 in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Ed Moritz. Art by Frank Fogarty and Jack Berrill. Sports comics from Famous Funnies, focusing on the career of baseball legend Willie Mays. Mays finds fame through a combination of amazing sports skills and a memorable catchphrase, the "Say Hey Kid." Profiles of other baseball greats, including Mel Ott and Christy Mathewson. Willie Mays' baseball tips and classic plays. The Early Life of Willie Mays; Say Hey Kid in Action; Mel Ott; Willie's Favorite Story; Willie's Tips to You; Christy Mathewson; Balls and Strikes; Here's Miracle Willie and His Super-Plays; Splinters; Diamond Doings. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 2 - September, 1954. Short-lived vintage men's magazine that focuses on the lifestyles of young models, especially those in bathing suits. 8.5" x 11.5", 50 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Monthly magazine focusing on human interest stories, social issues and fiction. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 140 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Join Archie and his crew in "How To Make It! - How To Fix It!" Archie's Mechanics No.1 from Sept., 1954. This nifty comic book, with the help of Archie Andrews, Betty, Veronica, and even Jughead, shows you the "mechanics" of a wide range of "new era" things including a new atomic locomotive, the low-down on hi-fi, color TV, plus the "ABC's of power steering and power brakes!" Inside this 52-page issue, learn "What's Inside a Baseball," "The Pitch on Bike Care," "How to take Better Summer Photos," and much more! Cover price $0.15.

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September 1954. Publication of the Arizona Highway Department featuring stories and art with Western themes. 9" x 12", 44 pages, B&W and color Cover price $0.35.

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

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Volume 6, Issue 3 - September, 1954. 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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Sept 1954. Volume 54, Issue 1 - 1st printing. Science fiction stories by Fredric Brown, Maurice Ogden and Betty Fuller, Mark Clifton and Frank Riley, Roger Dee, and Oscar A. Boch. Illustrations by Freas, Shapiro, and van Dongen. Article on interstellar flight (part 3). Cover by Frank Kelly Freas. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.75-in.; 168 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Ray Osrin, Ralph Lane and Michael OMalley. Pre-Code crime comics from St. John with an above-average lineup of artists. Terry is the one cop who can stop Chad Ludwig and his mob, in a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. In another Baker story, the Mounties go after outlaw James J. "Make-a-Million" Milton, otherwise known as "the red-bearded rogue." Vic Flint takes a vacation to the lake with an old Marine buddy and stumbles on a blackmail plot. Cover by Baker. Odds Against the Outlaws; Midwest Cops Smash the Crimson Gang!; Vic Flint: The Case of Lake Mystery; The Case of the Red Bearded Rogue. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Sculptress of Doom, art by Ken Rice; The evil-minded Corella is a sculptress who can capture her model's souls in her statues; Her husband George finds out about it and has to decide between his wife and his life. Curse of the Condemned Gypsy, art by Jay Scott Pike; A violin is charged with a gypsy curse: the person who plays it, will commit a murder. Over My Dead Body, art by Lou Cameron; In a scheme to get his insurance money, struggling painter Ben Ober agrees to a fake burial of his comatose body. The Amulet of Terror, pencils by Mike Sekowsky. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Win Mortimer. Work Can Be Fun! public service announcement with Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "The Voyage of the First Batmarine!", script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; After volunteering to become divers to remove explosives underwater at great depths, the Dynamic Duo are unable to properly rise to the surface slowly enough to prevent the bends. Batman Whirly-word Game activity page by Martin Naydel. "The Joker's Winning Team!", script by Bill Woolfolk, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Stan Kaye; A baseball game inspires the Joker to become a manager of crime, as he decides to "trade" various crooks for others who have specialized talents that he can use to commit various crimes. Two-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Hotel Cop article, art by Raymond Perry. "Batman--Indian Chief!", script by France Herron, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Stan Kaye; The Dynamic Duo come upon a duo dressing very much the same as the famed Batman and Robin, these being an Indian version; They are asked by the wounded "Man-of-the-Bats" to substitute for he and his fighting aide in battling against Black Elk. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Snow" (art by Jay Scott Pike), "Bataan" (art by George Tuska), "When Rome Fell" (art by John Severin), "Flying Circus" (art by Paul Reinman), and a two-page text story, "Promotion For a Private." Russ Heath cover. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Eugene E. Hughes, Ed Smalle and Tony Mortellaro. War comics from publisher Stanley Morse in the tradition of EC's war comics. A tank crew suspects their new sergeant is a medal-hungry glory hound who's going to get them all killed. Infantry soldiers meet a paratrooper separated from his unit who's something of a prima donna. A soldier accused of cowardice in combat is given the cold shoulder by the rest of his unit. To the Victors!; Buddies!; Field Order No. 549; The Glory Hound!; The Paratrooper Boots!; The Treatment! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Across the Han" (art by Paul Reinman), "Rescue" (art by Joe Sinnott), "Garibald" (art by Myron Fass), "In Flanders' Fields" (art by Tony DiPreta), and a two-page text story, "A Hero's Son." Joe Maneely cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Russ Heath. Written by unknown. Art by Joe Maneely, Sam Kweskin, Sid Check and Werner Roth. Featuring: "Another Hill!" with art by Joe Maneely; "Barbed Wire!" with art by Sam Kweskin; "The Spartans!" with art by Sid Check (heavily influenced by Wally Wood and Frank Frazetta); "Imphal" with art by Werner Roth; and 2-page text story "News from the Front"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 13, Issue 4 - September 1954, 8.25" x 11.25", 54 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Myron Fass. Stories and art by Art Gates, Leo Morey, Edvard Moritz and Jay Disbrow. Pre-Code horror comic from Trojan Magazines. Archaeologists exploring the lost Mayan "Temple of Eternal Life" accidentally awaken the dead, who want to pick up where they left off with the human sacrifices. A scientist receives a TV message from outer space that turns out to be commands to begin an alien invasion. A writer reveals the supernatural truth behind his latest story. Plus an article about real-life burial practices and death rituals around the world. Ghostly Sacrifice; Cry: Danger; His Own Funeral; Dead and Gone; Dwellers in Darkness. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Nightmare Carnival, art by Ken Rice; Somewhere in France, the brothers Lebrun wage a private war against Jules du Mort; The cemetery on his property shall yield for the expansion of the Lebrun's carnival ground. Invitation from a Ghost, art by Louis Zansky; The author Peter Verold fights beliefs of superstition, traveling the country and debunking supernatural hoaxes. Waves of the Creeping Death, art by Jim McLaughlin. The Persevering Mummy; In an American museum a mummy comes alive. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 2, Issue 2 - September 1954. Fantasy anthology pulp magazine. 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 160 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations throughout) Cover price $0.35.

Stories and art by Ed Newman and others. Adventures of funny animals with alliterative names, plus puzzle pages. Billy Bunny tries to keep Daffy Dragon from being executed by the king. Detectives Eddie Elephant and Charley Chimp are captured by gangsters hiding out on an Army shooting range, in a story with wacky art possibly by "Hi-Ho" artist Holly Chambers. Plus adventures of Zingo the Zooper Zebra and other funny animals. Billy Bunny; Zingo the Zooper Zebra; Billy Bunny Boo-Boos; Bow Wow Hero; A Haunting We Will Go; Pixie. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Arrowhead Apperance Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Dick Dillin and Chuck Cuidera. Stories by Dick Wood, Paul Gustavson and unknown. Art by Dick Dillin, Paul Gustavson and Chuck Cuidera. Featuring Blackhawk in: "Fang, the Merciless" by Dick Wood, Dick Dillin and Chuck Cuidera; "The Iron Curtain Destroyer" by Wood, Dillin and Cuidera; and "The Death-Digger" with art by Dillin and Cuidera. Plus: Chop Chop in the back-up story "Are You Full of Zing?" by Paul Gustavson, reprinted from issue #49. And: 1-page text story "Bird of Evil"! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Jay Disbrow and others. Tales of war and adventure in the Old West. A town sheriff faces the deadly whip-bearing outlaw Lash Moran. Independent silver miners face a conglomerate that wants to take over their territory in 1880s Montana. A white man becomes the first to venture alone into dangerous Apache territory in Arizona. Law Of The Lash; Hoss Laughs!; Silver King; Apache Warcry; Peace Pipe; American Indians - Their Bows And Arrows; The Ambush. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.