Comic books in 'Valentine'

Stories and art by Chester Gould, Harold Gray, Dale Messick, Stanley Link, Frank Willard, Walter Berndt, Jim Chambers, Bob Jenney, Martin Branner, Al Posen, and Carl Ed. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Tiny criminal Trohs escapes Dick Tracy by joining a Wild West show. Discovered and captured by Baron de Mullet's gang, Brenda Starr is forced to come along when they make their getaway. When a leopard escapes during the New York circus parade, Clyde realizes Gaywood is up to his old tricks. Also featuring popular strips Little Orphan Annie and Moon Mullins. Plus a vintage ad for WWII "Victory Glasses": a set of tumblers featuring members of each branch of the US armed services smooching a cute civilian. Moon Mullins; Dick Tracy; Tiny Tim; Them Days Is Gone Forever; Smitty; Nature in the Raw; Brenda Starr; Paper Weight Champion; Hot Shot; Winnie Winkle; Harold Teen; Little Orphan Annie; Sweeney & Son; Clyde Beatty; The Ripples; Jinglet. 60 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Boys and Girls Do-It-Yourself Valentine Book with 30 punch-out action valentines (movable with tabs), 30 valentine cards, plus 2 cut-out masks (Batman and Wonder Woman). Features Superman, Joker, Flash, Green Lantern, Batwoman, Robin, and several other popular DC heroes. Cardboard cover, 10 1/2-in. x 16-in., 20 pages, full color.

#39 in a series of 90. Superman-Tim is a boys' clothing catalog, activity book, and comic book all rolled into one, featuring Superman illustrations throughout. All issues are 16 pages unless a Superman story is inserted (bringing page count to 24 or 36 pages). Every issue encourages boys not to be a "Whoo-Shoo" -- a boy who reads "Superman-Tim" but doesn't buy clothes from the Superman-Tim Store. Copyright 1946 by National Comics Pub., Inc., under license to Tim Promotions, Inc. B&W with a single color, 5 1/2 in. x 8 in.

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#63 in a series of 90. Valentine issue. Superman-Tim is a boys' clothing catalog, activity book, and comic book all rolled into one, featuring Superman illustrations throughout. All issues are 16 pages unless a Superman story is inserted (bringing page count to 24 or 36 pages). Every issue encourages boys not to be a "Whoo-Shoo" -- a boy who reads "Superman-Tim" but doesn't buy clothes from the Superman-Tim Store. Copyright 1948 by National Comics Pub., Inc., under license to Tim Promotions, Inc. B&W with a single color, 5 1/2 in. x 8 in.

Stories and art by Marc Swayze and Sheldon Moldoff. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Janice falls for Ray, but he questions her relationship with her boss, Mr. Lassner, and if she's taking advantage of his generosity. Marriage counselor Julia finds her next case particularly challenging when she falls for the male half of the couple, handsome Vic. Joyce works at a home for wayward boys, but when she falls for fellow teacher Kirk, she makes a choice that threatens to drive them apart. Big-Hearted; I Was a Courtship and Marriage Counselor; Crossroads Courtship; Heart Astray. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Rurik Tyler (as Madman). "My True Love!"; When Fran's boyfriend Bob is presumed dead overseas, she devotes herself to a singing career, sure that she will never love again, but fortunately the reports of his death were mistaken and he eventually finds his way back to her; from Realistic Romances #2, September-October 1951. "You Did Not Love Me"; Kay's soldier boyfriend Mike returns from the war believing he has only a short time to live, so he tries to get her to fall out of love with him; from Realistic Romances #4, February 1952. "Flight of Love"; Mary is torn between her love for Jack and her desire for a career as a stewardess; reprinted from Realistic Romances #4, February 1952. "Thrill Hungry"; When Diana learns that her boyfriend Andy is not really a soldier she angrily leaves him, but that puts her in danger from the spy ring Andy has been pursuing undercover; from Realistic Romances #6, June 1952. "Make-Believe Marriage," art by Matt Baker; Leslie pretends to be a married woman to get a job as a governess, but then she falls in love with her employer's nephew; from US from Wartime Romances #1, July 1951. "Bride of Fear!"; Penny's father forces her into an engagement she doesn't want, and she encounters a strange mystery in her fiance's house; from Romantic Love #7, September-October 1951. 60 pgs., B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Stories by A. W. Nugent, Albert J. Nevins, Violet Moore Higgins, Jay Griffin (as Griffin Jay), and Chester G. Marsh. Presenting fiction and non-fiction stories, many of which are religious in nature—a Treasure Chest of fun and facts! 32 pages, full color.

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February 8, 1949

February 7, 1950

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Edited by Richard J. Voelkel. Cover by Lloyd Ostendorf. Stories by Frank Borth, Max Pine, Fran Matera, Father John, Bill Haines, Ruth Burton, Reed Crandall, Jim Zofkie, Dick Giordano, and Joe Sinnott. Presenting fiction and non-fiction stories, many of which are religious in nature—a Treasure Chest of fun and facts! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Keith Burns. Cover by Matt Martin. No one captures the horror and misery of war like GARTH ENNIS! The horrors of WW2 bomber pilots faced were so much greater than simply the enemy fire. The mettle of a man gets tested in many ways in a conflict of that scale. Ennis proves time and time again that in battle it isn't the technology or the weapons you wield, but the fire within that leads to the ultimate outcome on the battlefield. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Beau Smith. Art by Lora Innes. Cover by Chris Evenhuis. The US Marshals Black Badge division has been fighting back against supernatural threats for decades. But even the toughest werewolf, most bloodthirsty vampire, or grisliest zombie knows there's one agent to avoid at all cost: Wynonna Earp. Descended from the legendary Wyatt Earp, Wynonna is dead set on bringing the unnatural to justice! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

AOD Collectibles Valentine Variant Cover by Dan Mendoza - Limited to 250. Written by Jason Martin and Dan Mendoza. Art by Winston Young. Janey's prize possession, her copy of the Necronomicon that helps her blend in and survive as an undead zombie tramp amongst the living, has gone missing. Now can she retrieve the book even though its new owner stirs long lost feelings as well? It's Valentine's Day Zombie Tramp style! Also look for the first appearance of an all new character soon to have her own series! 28 pages, full color. MR