Comic books in 'Comic Strip'

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Volume 4, 1st Printing - Softcover, Horizontal Format, 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $25.00.

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January 19, 1952. The classic weekly magazine featuring news and fiction. This issue features George McManus, creator of the comic strip Bringing Up Father (part 1 of 3). Approximately 10.75-in. x 13.75-in.; b&w/color; 72 pages on white paper. Cover price $0.15.

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Tabloid size newspaper featuring comic strips of underground characters - Bo Bo Bolinski by Robert Crumb, Ezekiel Wolf by Ted Richards, Dr. Atomic by Larry Todd, Dreamz by Bruce Jones, Little Nemo by Winsor McCay, Paul Krassner, plus games, puzzles and more; all newsprint; 24 pages; mostly color/partial b&w. Cover price $0.60.

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G.I. Comics (1945) was a promotional comic distributed by Kingf Features Syndicate for overseas Marines as a section of the Leatherneck Pacific Edition. These comic strips feature Blondie by Chic Young,Smilin' Jack, Terry and the Pirates by Milton Caniff, Donald Duck, Alley Oop, Prince Valiant by Harold R. Foster. 16 pages, full color, newsprint, 7-in. x 10-in.

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cover by chris giarrusso chris giarrusso (w & P) ? THE SCOOP: Exploding from the panels of the Bullpen Bits comic strip, here come the Mini-Marvels in their very own full- length comedy-packed comic book adventure! ? THE STORY: When J. Jonah Jameson sends Spidey on an important paperboy mission, the wee wall-crawler better deliver... or else! Guest stars abound in this all-new 28-page funnybook feature story, including Marvel.com's own animated movie-star, Hawkeye! Plus, a collection of the original Bullpen Bits comic strips that started it all! That's 48 pages of Mini-Marvel Mayhem by "Crazy" Chris Giarrusso! ? THE FORMAT: 48 pages, with ads. 7-59606-?-00111 3.50 Cover price $3.50.

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1st Printing - Compiled by Howard Ziehm with a "Fore"word by Bob Hope. This precious collection of comic strips traces the sport of golf, golfers, and golf humor as depicted in newspapers and magazines all throughout the 20th century. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 176 pages, PC/PB&W.

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WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART BY BRIAN HURTT; COVER BY MICHAEL LARK In stores September 10. Featuring guest art by Queen & Country's Brian Hurtt! The tension of "Half a Life" breaks with an issue focusing on Stacy, the only person in Gotham allowed to activate the famed Bat-signal. This "day in the life" story of the Major Crimes Unit told through the eyes of their only civilian reveals that what seems like a great day job may be having adverse effects on her personal life, in ways she never thought possible. FC, 32 PG.$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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Published by Russ Cochran, Graphic Gallery was a fully illustrated catalog of fine original artwork, all of it for sale. Issue #2 includes work by Carl Barks, George Herriman, George McManus, Phil Davis, Jeff Jones, Berni Wrightson, Gil Kane, John Celardo, Al Capp, Basil Wolverton, and others. Cover art by Herriman. 64 pgs. 1973.

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Published by Russ Cochran, Graphic Gallery was a fully illustrated catalog of fine original artwork, all of it for sale. Issue #9 includes work by Hal Foster, E. C. Segar, Alex Raymond, Cliff Sterrett, Chic Young, Will Gould, Jesse Marsh, Milton Caniff, Russell Myers, Frank Frazetta, Berni Wrightson, Richard Corben, and others. 66 pgs. Cover art by Raymond. 1976.

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Issue #11 of Graphic Story Magazine (formerly Fantasy Illustrated) includes the following: an extensive interview with Will Gould; "Tad-Bits" strip by Gould; "September in the Rain" boxing article by Gould; various Red Barry strips by Gould; letters by Roy Thomas, writer Jim Harmon, SF writer Howard Waldrop, and Seduction of the Innocent author Fredric Wertham; and cover art by Gould. Summer, 1970. 48 pgs.

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Gulf Oil Company giveaway comic. 7.5" x 10.5, 4 pages, full color.

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Gulf Oil Company giveaway comic. 7.5" x 10.5, 4 pages, full color.

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Four-page newsprint publication distributed by the Gulf Oil Corporation. November 24, 1939. Wings Winfair (art by Fred Meagher), Joy and Jim, Curly and the Kids, and Gulf Screen Guild Theater. 7.5" x 10.5, 4 pages, full color.

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Gulf Oil Company giveaway comic. 7.5" x 10.5, 4 pages, full color.

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Gulf Oil Company giveaway comic. 7.5" x 10.5, 4 pages, full color.

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Cover art by Scott Russo. Scripts by Russo, most art by Russo. "Rancid Plotte," script by Scott Russo, art by Jeff Wong; The supposed exploits of Chester Brown and Joe Matt. "It's the '90s- You've Got That Slim HIV Look" illustration. "Scott Russo, Consumer Advocate Tests the Penis Pump." "Maus the Movie"; Casting 'Maus' as a movie. Untitled article; A letter sent to the Campbell Soup Company and the reply received. "The Adventures of Fetus Boy, the Abortion Baby"; A fetus is damaged. "H.I.V. Punch!"; fake ad. "The End of the World As I Know It"; A domestic argument. "And Now, Ladies and Gentlemen, the President of the United States"; A Presidential address. "Sex- An Actual Conversation." "The Secret White Man's Club"; A woman needs an aide for her brother. Letter from magician Penn Jillette. 36 pgs., B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Midnight Monster," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; When handsome, scientist, playboy Victor Avery is rejected by a girl he turns himself into a monster to wreak revenge on her fiancé only to become his own victim. "The Man Who Played Dead!," art by Don Heck; A midget disguises himself as a dummy to gain access to homes to rob them. "Wings of the Butterfly!," art by Joe Sinnott; In the year 2050 Eric Krane is a spaceman who collects butterflies only to find himself trapped on planet where butterflies collect men. "The Speed Demon," script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Speedy Sims races his car so recklessly he is doomed to race around the rings of Saturn forever. Ad for Amazing Adult Fantasy. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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"The Malt the Merrier"; Jughead has a yen for a chocolate malted; And he's not going to let Betty's broken mixer deny him. "Safety Worst," art by Samm Schwartz; Archie tries to teach Betty how to drive. "Baby Quitter," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead gets suckered into babysitting a cherubic-looking terror. "Stranger in Paradise"; When Archie and Reggie refuse to extend any loans to Jughead, he vows never to help them out again. "Punch Line"; Reggie overpays for a joke book, then tries to recoup his loss by selling it to Moose. "Grizzly Tale"; When Veronica expresses a desire for a bear skin rug for the mansion, Archie goes to Jughead to help him find one. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Story by Don Moore. Art and cover by Paul Norris. Pacific Comics Club and Italy's Club Anni Trenta present full-color reprints of the classic Sunday adventure strip by Moore and Norris (not by Alex Raymond, despite what the cover says). These issues have 2A Serie under the issue number. Collects the Sunday strips from July 10, 1949 to Sept. 25, 1949. A job guiding Professor Kane's scientific expedition goes sideways when gold is discovered, rival guide Bruce leads a mutiny, and hostile natives attack. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 15-in. x 10-in., 20 pages, Full Color.

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Story by Don Moore. Art and cover by Paul Norris. Pacific Comics Club and Italy's Club Anni Trenta present full-color reprints of the classic Sunday adventure strip by Moore and Norris (not by Alex Raymond, despite what the cover says). These issues have 2A Serie under the issue number. Collects the Sunday strips from Oct. 2, 1949 to Dec. 18, 1949. An arrogant Hollywood actress shanghai's Jim into the jungle to help with her latest picture, but she's not prepared for the dangers of the wilderness. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 15-in. x 10-in., 20 pages, Full Color.

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Story by Don Moore. Art and cover by Paul Norris. Pacific Comics Club and Italy's Club Anni Trenta present full-color reprints of the classic Sunday adventure strip by Moore and Norris (not by Alex Raymond, despite what the cover says). These issues have a 3 (for 3rd series) under the issue number. Collects the Sunday strips from June 7, 1953 to Aug. 23, 1953. Jim tries to convince a hostile tribe that the outsider named Whitey is no friend to them, but he's almost too late. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 15-in. x 10-in., 20 pages, Full Color.

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Story by Don Moore. Art and cover by Paul Norris. Pacific Comics Club and Italy's Club Anni Trenta present full-color reprints of the classic Sunday adventure strip by Moore and Norris (not by Alex Raymond, despite what the cover says). These issues have a 3 (for 3rd series) under the issue number. Collects the Sunday strips from Aug. 30, 1953 to Nov. 15, 1953. During the hunt for a rogue leopard, Jim thinks Kate Howe will be useless and Ruff will help, but it turns out the reverse is true. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 15-in. x 10-in., 20 pages, Full Color.

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Story by Don Moore. Art and cover by Paul Norris. Pacific Comics Club and Italy's Club Anni Trenta present full-color reprints of the classic Sunday adventure strip by Moore and Norris (not by Alex Raymond, despite what the cover says). These issues have a 3 (for 3rd series) under the issue number. Collects the Sunday strips from Nov. 22, 1953 to Feb. 7, 1954. Ruff executes his treacherous plan to get rid of Jim and Kate and get the plantation's treasure for himself. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 15-in. x 10-in., 20 pages, Full Color.

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Story by Don Moore. Art and cover by Paul Norris. Pacific Comics Club and Italy's Club Anni Trenta present full-color reprints of the classic Sunday adventure strip by Moore and Norris (not by Alex Raymond, despite what the cover says). These issues have a 3 (for 3rd series) under the issue number. Collects the Sunday strips from Feb. 14, 1954 to May 2, 1954. Guerrilla soldier Mung abducts Sue and holds her hostage, but the timely arrival of Kolu allows Jim to turn the tables. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 15-in. x 10-in., 20 pages, Full Color.

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Funny numbering on this title. Two versions of #7-9 exist with different dates. This is the April 1949 edition or the real #9. Cover pencils by John Buscema (made up of six re-lettered panels from page four of the first interior story). Stories by Allen Bellman and unknown. Art by Allen Bellman, John Buscema, Vern Henkel and unknown. True cases proving crime can't win! In this issue: "Johnny 'The Gun' Sanchico" (cover story) with pencils by John Buscema - Every violent, smashing, bullet-ridden hour...every headline that screamed the truth about one of the most vicious criminals of our time; 1-page Hi, Friends editorial "A Letter to Our Readers and Their Parents!"; "Machine-Gun Maggie!" with pencils by Vern Henkel; 2-page text story "Good Luck to Me"; Skip McCoy in Let's Play Detective 2-pager "Murder in Model Row!" by Allen Bellman; 1-page Wanted By the F.B.I. public service announcement; and "Everett Rand, the Shame of San Francisco!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Joe Edwards. "Sour Note," pencils by Bill Vigoda; Archie writes a nasty letter to Veronica when he hears that she went on the town with Jughead's cousin; He tries to get the letter back when he finds out that Jughead's cousin in a girl. "Cuttin' Up"; Pat the Brat cuts out the pictures of baseball players from the sports section before his father has read it. Untiled story, script by Bill Woggon, pencil by Hazel Marten (as Bill Woggon), inks by Cassie Bill (as Bill Woggon); Katy Keene needs K.O.'s help to rid her garden of a persistent chicken. Untitled Katy Keene story; Randy tries to trick K.O. with a sucker bet. "Skip, Hop, and Thump," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by George Frese, inks by Terry Szenics; Neither Betty or Veronica get to take Archie to the sock hop. "Chump of Chumps!" text story. "To the Victor!", pencils by Dan DeCarlo; While Betty is getting ready for their date, Archie plays scrabble with Betty's dad. "Gentlemen to the End," art by Joe Edwards; Wilbur and Slats both show up at the same time to ask Laurie for a date. "The High and Mighty," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Jughead tells Moose to back down as he has friends in high places. "Just Picture It!", pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Red Holmdale; Reggie needs a date, and Jughead has a spare. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"The Good Earth"; Archie helps Mr. Lodge with his garden, with the usual disastrous results. Bob Hope Meets Jimmy and Jane ad for Popsicles. "Hip Dip"; Veronica buys a flashy white diving suit to go skin-diving, but changes to a black one when she realizes that no one will be able to see it underwater. "Skirting the Issue!"; Archie wears full Scottish regalia, including a kilt. Reggie hassles him, but gets thrashed by Moose when Midge pretends that Archie is a girlfriend of hers. Archie Giant Series Magazines ad. "Election Results!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx tries to buy her way to winning an election for club treasurer. Archie Club News ad. "It's a Job"; Archie gets a job and Reggie plots to steal Veronica away from him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Bob White. "The Spectral Sniper," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty helps Archie solves the mystery of who's throwing snowballs at him and then invisibly blending in with the snow. "Jughead's Guide To Better Bowling," art by Samm Schwartz; A look at bowling from Jughead's point of view. "Follow the Bouncing Ball," script by Frank Doyle, art by Bob White; Miss Grundy is constantly protecting Mr. Weatherbee from getting hit on the head with a rubber ball Archie brought to school. "Just Tooth Much!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx loses a tooth late at night and expects a reward from the tooth fairy. "Gorgeous Leader," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Josie and Melody need to get Pepper out of the way so they can plan what to do for her birthday. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Cool It, Dad," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda; Fred's search for a cool spot on a warm day keeps getting foiled by Veronica and/or Betty. "Private Line," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; When Veronica's phone privileges are suspended, Archie decides to string a phone line from his house to hers. "Get the Message," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx is having problems taking phone messages. Bendix brakes ad. "The Perks of Unemployment," art by Dan DeCarlo; Betty asks Archie why he didn't apply for the lifeguard position on the beach. "Come Clean," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; A sudden burst of activism from Archie may squelch a business deal Mr. Lodge is working on. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Ode to Santa," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Mr. Lodge and the Archies disagree on whether modern rock Christmas carols capture the Christmas spirit. Miss Grundy's Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Veronica Pin Up," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "In a Pickle," script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Dilton draws the assignment to play Santa for the kids at the orphanage and he's determined to do it despite his small stature. "Bowled Over!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Hap has to forego his bowling night to help Jinx build snowmen. Li'l Jinx Pen Pals, art by Joe Edwards. "Jolly St. Nick," script and art by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Reggie uses the time Moose is stuck playing Santa to move in on Midge. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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First 15-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Break Up," script by Dick Malmgren, art by Samm Schwartz; The neighborhood is up in arms because Midge has broken up with Moose and everyone fears Moose's wrath for anyone Midge takes an interest in. "Twin Trouble," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dick Malmgren (layouts) and Jon D'Agostino, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Jughead has a warning for Archie. Betty and Veronica Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "A Fantastic Basketball Shot," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; When he sees Jughead make a 95 foot basketball shot, Coach Kleats puts on a full court press to recruit him for the team. "Right of Way," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx goes on strike to protest her living conditions. Li'l Jinx Pen Pals, art by Joe Edwards. "Getting Ready," art by Samm Schwartz; Archie is practicing gymnastics in the hall and it's disturbing Mr. Weatherbee. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "The Wheeler-Dealer," art by Al Hartley; Jughead is forced to get Archie's car back when Jughead sells it without Archie's permission. "Midnight Madness," script and art by Al Hartley; Veronica's father thinks Veronica has run away with Archie and Archie's father believes that Archie has run off with Veronica. Betty and Veronica house ad. "Now Hear This...," script and art by Joe Edwards; With her mother's cake burning, Li'l Jinx tries to get the attention of her parents, with no success. Li'l Jinx Pen Pals. "The Exception," art by Al Hartley; Archie tells Moose that humans only use ten percent of their brain; however, it appears that Moose may prove to be the exception. "Loud and Clear," script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Using modern communication methods (phones) Veronica has Archie call her every ten minutes so she can keep tabs on Archie; Betty has other ideas and communicates the old-fashioned way with Archie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

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"Mural Madness"; With the help of the art teacher, Archie, Betty and Jughead create a mural on paper. Miss Grundy thinks it is graffiti. "E Is for Big Ethel"; An acrostic story using the "E" in the name Ethel. "A Lesson to Be Learned"; A new boy in school asks Archie if he can cheat off his paper during a science test. "Smart Art," script and pencils by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx and her pals clean up the local fishing hole. Lil Jinx Pen Pal Club. "Curiosity Creamed a Cat"; Moose teaches Dilton to stand up to bullies but Reggie wants in on the action, mistakenly. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

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"Snow Snafu"; Archie wants Jughead to go into the snow-shoveling business with him, but they end up owing money rather than making it. "Stunt Stint"; Everyone competes for a $500 prize for promoting Riverdale as a winter travel destination. "On the Go!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx is upset when Greg tells her that Gigi is moving away. Archie Club News. "Race Ruse"; Reggie challenges Archie to a snowmobile race, winner gets to take Veronica to the big dance, but there's a different prize for Reggie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Last 15-cent issue. "Rude Awakening"; Archie can't stop thinking about girls. "Dine Shrine"; High restaurant prices cause a change in dinner plans for Archie and Veronica. "We Squeeze to Please"; When Jughead pours a glass of milk, Archie gives him a lesson on dairy farming. "Too Many Cooks"; When Mr. Weatherbee criticizes her cooking, Miss Beazley goes on strike. "In the Bag," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx and Roz get back at Charley for his practical jokes. "Ralph Nader, Where Are You?"; Archie tries to make his car safer. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

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First 20-cent cover price issue. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Bed Dread," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Archie buys a discount water mattress as a gift for his parents, but the mattress proves to be more than he can handle. "Door Score," script by George Gladir; Fred is tired of people slamming the front door. "U Is for Hang Ups!", script by George Gladir, art by Al Hartley; Words beginning with the letter "u" which describe the brittle relationship between adults and teens. "In Arch We Trust," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Archie would rather stay behind when Fred plans a family trip, but Fred and Mary are reluctant to leave Archie by himself. "Gift Lift," script and art by Joe Edwards; The gang pool their money to buy a sympathy gift for Greg; But they leave the decision on what gift to Charley. "Polite Plight," script and pencils by Bob Bolling; To get Moose fighting mad for his hockey match, Reggie asks Midge to sit next to the opposing team's bench and flirt with them. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.