Comic books 1953 w/ month not specified

Cover by L. B. Cole. Pre-Code crime comics from L. B. Cole's Star Publications. Twins Ted and Si Malloy rely on their identical faces to be each other's perfect alibis during crimes. 18th century London crimelord Jonathan Wild inspires Mack the Knife and other master criminals of fiction. Alex Paul and Jimmy Spitsum, known as the Midnight Killers, finally face the gallows for their crimes. Not a 3-D comic, although this may have been a sneaky advertising gimmick; the "3Ds of Crime" on the cover refer to "destruction, deceit and death." Crimes of Deceit; Prince of Thieves; Murder Is Cheap!; The Midnight Killers. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by George Peltz and others. Pre-Code crime comics from L. B. Cole's Star Publications. Small-town hood Si Wentwood heads to the big city and learns the hard way that old saying about fishes and ponds. Queeny Ames lures unsuspecting soldiers to be beaten and robbed by her gang, but is undone by her desire for fame. Depression-era bank robber Pretty Boy Floyd becomes an unlikely folk hero. The Careless Killer; The Man Who Vanished; Bloodthirsty; Brother of Death; The Ugly Face of Crime. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 124, Issue 4 - June, 1953. Romance stories from Louise Knickmeyer, Mary Catellier, Emily Grant, Mary Briggs, Saliee O'Brien, Margery Woods, Dimple Fulton Dewey, and Phyllis Speshock.. 7-in. x 9-in., 114 pages, Text Only (with B&W Illustrations) Cover price $0.25.

All-Story Love Cover price $0.25.

All-Story Love Cover price $0.25.

Copyright 1953. Half-size color comic recounting the history of measurement. Produced by Lufkin Precision Tools. 5.25-in. x 7.25-in.; full color; 24 newsprint pages.

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Cover by Carl Hubbell. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Carl Hubbell. Military humor with Anchors Andrews, who looks and acts like Archie's older brother joined the Navy. When Sleepy accidentally loses the pin-up photo of Ofc. Tugglebert's girlfriend, the result is a merry chase across the ship. In a story by good-girl art legend Matt Baker, Canteen Kate fights three approaching North Korean soldiers, armed only with a rolling-pin and moxie. In another Baker story, Canteen Kate's insistence on teaching baseball to a Korean boy results in trouble for her soldier pals. Knavery in the Navy; Canteen Kate; Tale of Two Middies; Canteen Kate: The Old Ball Game; Calling All Ships. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Carl Hubbell. Stories and art by Carl Hubbell and others. Military humor with Anchors Andrews, who looks and acts like Archie's older brother joined the Navy. (In fact, in this issue, redheaded Anchors becomes blond, and the title officially drops the "Andrews.") Agnes and Dinah sneak aboard the ship to see their boyfriends Anchors and Sleepy, in a story featuring some good-girl art by Carl Hubbell. Anchors signs up for the ship boxing league and gets matched against Tuggleburt, the ship's tough-guy commander. Anchors decides to leave the Navy after his tour of duty is over, but now he's got to get his re-enlistment papers back. Plus an early ad for the Slinky spring toy. Damsels in Distress; The Dream Fighter; Youre in the Navy Now; Girl in Any Port; Please Omit the Flowers. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Carl Hubbell. Stories and art by Carl Hubbell and A. W. Nugent. Military humor with Anchors Andrews, who looks and acts like Archie's older brother joined the Navy. Anchors and Sleepy try to keep the commander from discovering the loudmouth parrot that they've smuggled aboard. The guys must improvise when Tuggleburt changes their shore-leave days without warning. Sleepy accidentally erases Tuggleburt's rare recordings of native chants. Birds of a Feather; Dinah: A Slip of the Pen; Shore Leave; Leathernecks Test Your Wits; Fisherman's Folly; Comedy Column; Gag-Bag; A Musical Comedy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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1953. Written by Jon J. Deegan. "A space exploration party stumbles across the secret of planetary life evolution". 4.5" x 7", 146 pages, B&W.

Cover art by Bob Montana. "Once a Pond a Time"; Archie plans to go skinny dipping at the pond so Reggie plays a trick on him. "Battery Will Get You Nowhere"; Archie needs $17.50 for a new battery for his car. Archie Puzzle Fun. "Hits and Misses"; Archie finds out that Betty and Veronica have started a girl baseball team and he offers to teach them to play. "The Unsung Hero"; Moose beat up Jughead for talking to Lottie, but he needs Jughead to help him pass a test so he can play football. "There Is Nothing Like a Dame!"; Archie is in a slump because Veronica felt he was immature, unlike the 20 year old she's now dating. "The Finishing Touch"; Betty hears Archie is looking for her and he has an idea for a moonlight dinner. "The Urn Turns"; Archie and Jughead clean the attic and try to sell an urn for a few dollars. "Strenuos Strategy"; Betty uses the book "How To Get Your Man" by Ima Spinster to try and win Archie. "Dog Daze"; Jughead hypnotizes Archie to prove to Veronica he can do it. "Out of This Whirl"; Archie and the gang create a planetarium using golf balls, balloons and basketballs. "The Bottle Baby"; Jughead is taking some returnable bottles in a baby carriage. "Flash In the Pan"; Mr. Weatherbee's picture is accidentally put on wanted posters. "Queen of the May"; Mr. Weatherbee is under pressure from parents to pick their daughter as the Queen of the May. "New Leaf"; Reggie decides to turn over a new leaf and give up practical jokes. "Oh, Baby!"; Archie has to watch Veronica's kid cousin, Carol Ann, while she goes out. "Passing the Buck!", script by Frank Doyle, art by George Frese; Jughead tells Miss Grundy that a workman is a counter-fitter and she misunderstands. "Boast of the Town"; Archie, Betty and Jughead go to a ritzy party with upper crust snobs. 116 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Australian series. Reprints material from Archie Comics #49, Laugh Comics #43, Wilbur Comics #35, and Pep Comics #84.

Cover pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Joe Edwards. "Missed Bliss"; After putting a piece of wedding cake under her pillow Betty has a dream about getting married to Archie. Shelby Cycle Co. ad with Yogi Berra. "The Key Ring," pencils by George Frese; After losing a key that opens a locket Veronica offers a kiss as a reward to anyone who can find it for her. Untitled Katy Keene story, script by Bill Woggon, pencils by Hazel Marten (as Bill Woggon), inks by Hazel Marten (as Bill Woggon) and Bill Woggon (faces); Chubby offers to drive the girls to the malt shop, but Katy refuses to be seen in his hot rod. "A Grim Fairy Tale" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Veronica wants Archie to keep them past his curfew. "Social Climbers"; Betty and Veronica try to keep Archie and Reggie away from Veronica's attractive cousin. "The Last Word," art by Samm Schwartz; Suzie only agrees to go out with Ferdie when she finds out he's taking her to a high society club. "Stuff about Stars" article; News on movie stars and the latest films. "Meat the Host" one-page story, pencils by George Frese; What to serve the birthday boy when he's not allowed to eat sweets? "Late for School," pencils by Tom Moore, inks by Joe Edwards; Archie breaks a date with Betty to be at school--on a Saturday. "Trust Buster!" one-page story, pencils by Dan DeCarlo and Joe Edwards, inks by Joe Edwards; Veronica overhears what she thinks is Archie talking about another woman. Archie Fun Page. Archie ad. "Fashion Passion!", script by Sy Reit, art by Harry Lucey; Betty tries to make a replica of an expensive, fashionable hat to impress Archie. "The Ringer" one-page story, script by Frank Doyle, art by Harry Lucey; The girls show off the latest fashion fad and naturally the boys must make light of it. Archie Fun Page. "It's Nice to Have a Man Around the Mouse," script by Sy Reit, art by Bill Vigoda; Betty pretends she's a defenseless female to get Archie to save her from a mouse. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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100 page giant. Cover by George Frese. "Uncover Girl," script by Frank Doyle, art by George Frese; Veronica refuses to give Betty a picture of herself for the yearbook, since all the pictures have her wearing out-of-date fashions. "Twin Killing," art by Samm Schwartz; As a welcoming gesture to two new girls who just transferred to Riverdale High, Veronica and Betty agree to set them up with one time only dates with Archie and Reggie. "Wrong Track," pencils by George Frese; Dateless, Betty agrees to babysit for her Aunt Lucy. "Dyeing For A Date," script and art by Joe Edwards; Betty helps Reggie play a prank on Veronica so she won't go to the dance with Archie. "Shop, Look And Listen," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Mr. Weatherbee assigns Archie and Reggie to rehabilitate his desk. "Gals Are Too Clever" text story. "For Better Or Verse," script and art by Joe Edwards; Archie pays Jughead to write a love poem, and then gives it to Veronica claiming he wrote it. "Big Fad Mamas," art by Samm Schwartz; In order to embarrass the girls out of the fad fashions they've taken to wearing, Archie and Reggie dress up in clothing from the Gay '90s. "Ugly Rumor," pencils by George Frese; Reggie tells Veronica he saw Archie escorting another woman. "With Mallet Toward None," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica insists on teaching Archie and Reggie croquet, but the collateral damage is too much for Mr. Lodge. 100 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

35¢ test market price variant. 100 page giant. Cover by George Frese. "Uncover Girl," script by Frank Doyle, art by George Frese; Veronica refuses to give Betty a picture of herself for the yearbook, since all the pictures have her wearing out-of-date fashions. "Twin Killing," art by Samm Schwartz; As a welcoming gesture to two new girls who just transferred to Riverdale High, Veronica and Betty agree to set them up with one time only dates with Archie and Reggie. "Wrong Track," pencils by George Frese; Dateless, Betty agrees to babysit for her Aunt Lucy. "Dyeing For A Date," script and art by Joe Edwards; Betty helps Reggie play a prank on Veronica so she won't go to the dance with Archie. "Shop, Look And Listen," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Mr. Weatherbee assigns Archie and Reggie to rehabilitate his desk. "Gals Are Too Clever" text story. "For Better Or Verse," script and art by Joe Edwards; Archie pays Jughead to write a love poem, and then gives it to Veronica claiming he wrote it. "Big Fad Mamas," art by Samm Schwartz; In order to embarrass the girls out of the fad fashions they've taken to wearing, Archie and Reggie dress up in clothing from the Gay '90s. "Ugly Rumor," pencils by George Frese; Reggie tells Veronica he saw Archie escorting another woman. "With Mallet Toward None," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica insists on teaching Archie and Reggie croquet, but the collateral damage is too much for Mr. Lodge. 100 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Bill Vigoda. "Beach Nuts"; Archie and the gang are at the beach on a windy day; Archie sets up a cabana fro Veronica which blows away so Archie nails it down to some wood; They start playing canasta but the wind blows the cards away so they decide to finish play in the cabana but it gets washed out to see with them still in it when the tide comes up. "All Balled Up"; It's the first day of spring and the guys are interested in is baseball rather than girls. Archie Fun Page; Indian war paint designs, how to make Indian rattles, coloring activity and connect the dots. "The Net Wit"; A lepidopterist is in town searching for a rare butterfly and takes the gang with him to try and catch one. "Hoops My Dear"; Mr. Lodge has a very important meeting with Mr. Richbuck with millions on the line and Archie keep disturbing Mr Lodge. "Out in Front"; Archie and Reggie are waiting in line for the school supplies store to open and Reggie hits a guy who he thinks is cutting in line. "Fountain of Youth"; The new fountain that Mr. Weatherbee got school funds for is broken in half on the day that the superintendent is coming to do an inspection. "Gun Fun" public service announcement; Jughead gives Archie gun safety tips. "Fair Game or Fowl"; Jughead is followed by a duck after he feeds him at the pond; The duck then follows Betty into school and goes into Mr. Weatherbee's office. "The More the Merrier"; Mr. Lodge is planning a Founders Day Celebration but when Betty overhears the plans she thinks he's planning a surprise birthday party for Veronica so she invites everyone over to his house. "Babes in the Woods"; Archie gets himself invited on a hike by Veronica but Reggie sabotages his plans and takes her instead. "Never Count on a Dame!" text story. "Angle With a Mangle"; Moose and Midge break up so Archie tries to get Moose to go out with Betty to keep her from getting in between him and Veronica. "Face Your Face"; A TV trivia show takes Jughead's picture and tells him to watch the program to see if his picture comes up. "It's a Snap"; Jughead takes up photography and Archie, Veronica and Mr. Weatherbee pose for the pictures. "Safe on First"; Betty buys a book on how to get to first base with a man and uses it on Archie. "How Now Brown Cow"; Mr. Weatherbee sends Archie to pick up a scow to get rid of garbage and he comes back with a cow. "Leery Theory"; Mr. Weatherbee encourages Coach Kleats to use Archie as a pitcher in the baseball game even though he isn't very good. "Study Buddy"; Archie crams for a test that he has to pass in order to get an increase in his allowance. "Caught with His Plans Down!"; Archie's father says he can't go play gold tomorrow because he has too much to do around the house. 116 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Digest sized magazine with tons of full page nude black and white photography. 5" x 8", 28 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS-

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Stories of horrific atomic warfare include Top Secret, Yellow and the self- titled Atomic Attack, a World War III story set in 1976. Stories and art by Roy Krenkel, Ed Goldfarb, Vic Carrabotta and Vince Napoli. 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

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In 1976, American soldiers encounter a hidden, floating Soviet airbase disguised as an iceberg. Included in Paul Gravetts 2008 book The Worlds Weirdest Comic Books. Stories and art by Ed Goldfarb, Vic Carrabotta and Vince Napoli. 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Australian Edition. Cover price $8.00.

Australian Edition. Cover price $8.00.

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Cover and Atomic Mouse art by Al Fago. Contains funny animal stories. In order of appearance: "Atomic Mouse"; "Atomic Mouse, Seeing Is Believing"; "Jerry and Perry"; "Mann Mountain and Moal Hill"; "Atomic Mouse, A Dragon Has Many Lives" reprinted in Atomic Mouse (1953 1st Series) #17, Giant Comics (1957) #3, and All Top Comics (1959 Norlen Magazines) #6A; "Solve These Puzzles If You Can"; "Count Gatto, Do Stamps Take a Lickin?"; "The Professor, Lost and Found"; and "Atomic Mouse". "Two Easy Lessons" text story reprinted in Atomic Mouse (1953 1st Series) #16. "Atomic Mouse, Pin-Up Series No. 2, Found!" back cover pin-up. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover and Atomic Mouse art by Al Fago. Most comic stories reprinted in Atomic Mouse (1953 1st Series) #10 and Atomic Mouse and Friends (2001) #1. Contains funny animal stories. In order of appearance: "Atomic Mouse"; "Count Gatto, Surprise Finish"; "Shadow, The Juggler"; and "Professor Invento, A Likely Tale". "Big Ear Bunny Helps a Friend" illustrated text story. "Atomic Mouse, Pin-Up No. 3, Dear Folks..." back cover pin-up. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover and art by Al Fago. Contains funny animal stories. In order of appearance: "Atomic Mouse, This Is Really an Extra Special Page!"; "Atomic Mouse, The Unfriendly Genie" reprinted in Atomic Mouse (1984 2nd Series) #1; "Atomic Mouse"; "Leon the Lyin' Lion"; "Atomic Mouse, How Strong Can You Get?"; "Count Gatto"; and "Professor Invento". "Peter the Powerful Puppet" illustrated text story. "Atomic Mouse, Pin-Up No. 4" back cover pin-up. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover and art by Al Fago. Contains funny animal stories. In order of appearance: "Atomic Mouse Extra Special Page!"; "Atomic Mouse, Who Turned out the Light?" reprinted in Funny Animals (1984) #1; "Atomic Mouse, 3-D Crime Wave" reprinted in Funny Animals (1984) #2; "Leon the Lyin' Lion, Empty Words"; "Atomic Mouse, The Treasure Map" and "Professor Invento, Pretty Soft" reprinted in Atomic Mouse (1984 2nd Series) #11; "Count Gatto"; and "Atomic Mouse". "Dream Ship to Ice Cream Land" text story. "Atomic Mouse, Smooth Sailing, Pin-Up No. 5" back cover pin-up. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

UK Reprint. 28 pages, Full color.

UK Reprint. 28 pages, Full color.

UK Reprint. 28 pages, Full color.

UK Reprint. 28 pages, Full color.

UK Reprint. 28 pages, Full color.

1953. Written by Roy Sheldon/Herbert J. Campbell. "From outer space came strange radio signals.... A story of High Courage and Perilous Adventure". 4.5" x 7", 160 pages, B&W.

Cover by Harry Harrison. Stories and art by Richard Kahn, Paul S. Newman, Jesse Merlan, Martin Smith, Harry Harrison, Bill Fraccio, Al Gordon and H. C. Kiefer. Violent pre-Code war comics from Trojan Magazines. Sometimes listed as Attack (1953 Trojan) #2. Wally's knack for gadgets comes in handy when he's on the battlefield in Korea. A mess sergeant has to put down the spatula and take up arms during a surprise attack on his unit. Battle-hardened veterans suspect their new lieutenant is a college-educated creampuff, until he has a chance to prove himself. Suicide Mission; Front Line Service!; Targets for a Tank!; Heroes Against Death; The Lieutenant Is Chicken. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover credit unknown, may be by Bill Moino or Joe Shuster. 3 full length comics in 1. This publication was compiled using remaindered copies of other comics, the contents may vary in each copy. 100 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Auto Races for Women? (1953) was a promotional comic book distributed by Dodge Motor Company. Every year in France, an all-around driving competition for women, the "Rallye Paris-St. Raphael Feminin," is held over a 1,047 mile course from Paris to the French Riviera. This booklet tells the story about that race. 16 pages, full color, newsprint, 7-in. x 5-in.

2nd and later U.S. printings. Story by Bill Hume and John Annarino. Art by Bill Hume. A Private Look at the Japanese Occupation. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 134 page, B&W. Cover price $0.85.

Cover by Frank Bolle. Edited by Raymond C. Krank. Stories and art by Frank Bolle and Marvin Stein. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #100. Part of A1 Comics, an anthology from Magazine Enterprises with content that varied from month to month. This issue featured tales of Old West legend. An overview of Wild Bill Hickock's life as a sheriff in various Western towns; The lives of legendary outlaws Billy The Kid, Jesse James, and The Dalton Boys. Also featuring an ad for an official Ghost Rider scarf/mask, based on the original Magazine Enterprises Western character. Billy The Kid; Jesse James; Knight of the Flaming Sixguns; The Dalton Boys. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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6 of Me on the Prowl, art by Ken Rice; An evil sculptress and a mad doctor create six clones of ex-G.I. Barney Phelps; As the clones commit crimes, the real Phelps is desperate to stop them. 12 Hours to Doom, art by Lou Cameron; Businessman Arthur Matlin discovers a magic sundial which summons Chronos, the spirit of time;p With the help of Chronos, Matlin can travel some hours ahead into the future; He uses this ability to commit crimes. The Ghost in the Portrait, art by Ken Rice; A young couple free the ghost of an evil ancestor; He takes revenge on the bones of the people who sentenced him to death; Then he commands the man to murder his wife, as he did with his wife. Crimson Wraith from the North, art by Sy Grudko. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

1953 Baseball Pictorial Yearbook. Mickey Mantle on cover. Filled with stats on all players, a recap of the 1952 world series and much more. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.