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Auctions: comic books September 1949

  • Item #62885047
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    Buffalo Bill Picture Stories (1949) 2 GD+ 2.5

    Water spotting. Staple rust.

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    Starts Jul 27

    Final issue of the series. Buffalo Bill in "The Pool of Mystery" (art by Doug Wildey), "Shaggy's Lore of the West" (art by Wildey), Cal Colt in "Whipsawed" (art by Dick Rockwell), and Don Quickshot in "Don Quickshot's Last Stand" (art by Bob Powell). Wildey cover. Cover price $0.10.

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    Hi There! (1949 American Red Cross) Joe Palooka 0 FN- 5.5

    Staple rust.

    Starts Jul 4

    Promotional mini comic book featuring a story and artwork by Ham Fisher. Fisher's popular character Joe Palooka shows the reader the workings and the benefits of the Red Cross to the United States armed forces. 12 pages, full color, 4.75-in. x 6-in.

  • Item #64005203
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    Little Lulu (1948-1980 Dell/Gold Key) 15 GD+ 2.5

    Centerfold detached.

    Starts Jul 20

    Cover art by Irving Tripp. Untitled story; Lulu wants to bring Tubby a present while he is sick in bed, but he wants the money instead. Untitled story; Lulu finds a ghost in her bedroom who needs to find a home. The Case of the Missing Wig; Tubby goes into disguise to solve the mystery of Lulu's missing doll wig. Untitled story; Lulu tells Alvin about the magic carpet she once owned. Untitled story; Tubby thinks the rock he has found in the woods is gold. All scripts by John Stanley, art by Irving Tripp. Two-page text story, Lulus Diry ("Diary"). 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    My Secret (1949) 2 GD 2.0

    2" Cumulative spine split. Cover coming detached at both staples.

    Starts Jul 4

    Art by Jack Kamen and others. Cover by Jack Kamen. Pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior, featuring torrid melodrama. Law student Susan marries Charley, who wants her to stay at home, but successful attorney Tony offers her a job and romance to boot. Virginia fears that wealthy Rob is ashamed of her impoverished home, so she runs away to start a new life. Traveling carny Helene falls for local townie Dan, but Marlo the knife-thrower wants Helene for himself. Featuring art and a cover by future EC legend Jack Kamen. I Was Guilty!; Love on the Wrong Side of the Tracks; Dear Diary; I Knew a Loathsome Love!; I Put My Heart in Headlines. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.