Comic books October 1947

This issue contains only articles (no comics). Photo cover. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Catherine Urban and Sam Glankoff. A kids' anthology in the tradition of Calling All Girls from the publishers of Parents Magazine, featuring stories, games and quizzes as well as comics. Marco Polar Bear and Bobby visit Washington, D.C.; Twinkle the star helps out on Halloween; Junior doesn't have a muzzle for Rover, so he uses a catcher's mask. The Castle Cat; Twinkle, The Star That Came Down From Heaven; The Merry-Go-Round Horse; Marco Polar Bear; The Little Witch Who Had Holes in Her Stockings; Muzzle Puzzle; Folding Fun; Professor Pooch; Pug and Curly; Guess My Name; Marco's Puzzle Page. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Captain America and Bucky in "Sparkles Strikes Back," "Diamonds Spell Doom," and "Terror at the Fair!" Human Torch back-up story, "Death is the Highest Bidder!" Two-page text story, "Recruit." Syd Shores cover. Cover price $0.10.

52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories by Bill Woolfolk and unknown. Art by Al Liederman and unknown. What are the true hidden desires of the World's Mightiest Mortal? Find out in "The Secret Life of Captain Marvel" with story by Bill Woolfolk. Also in this issue: "Captain Marvel and the Malaga Bull"; "The Beluga Ball"; "Captain Marvel and the Boy Feud"; and "Captain Marvel Becomes a Gag Writer"! Plus: Captain Kid in "The Lost Treasure!" with art by Al Liederman. Also: Jon Jarl in the 2-page text story "Mind Over Matter" with script by Otto Binder (as Eando Binder). And: 1-page Tootsie Roll ad "Captain Tootsie and the Radar Rescue" with art by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bud Thompson. Stories by Otto Binder, Art Helfant¸ and Bill Woolfolk. Art by Bud Thompson¸ Sid Lazarus, and Art Helfant. Superhero action with Freddy Freeman, who gains the same powers as his hero Captain Marvel, better known these days as Shazam. Captain Marvel Jr. tries to puzzle out the truth behind the strange villain with 100 heads. A special paper doll-like activity for the reader allows them to cut out and place any of the villain's various heads on the cover. An immortal has murder on his mind. Plus a vintage Tootsie Roll ad, Captain Tootsie and the Radar Rescue, by CC Beck and Pete Costanza, and other fun comics-format ads featuring detective Sam Spade (who had a radio show at the time) and Snap, Crackle and Pop. The Man Who Lived Forever!; Rubbernose Randolph; Boxcar Benny; Dick Dawson's Dilemma!; The Story Behind the Cover; The Man with 100 Heads; Eagle Eye; Kanvasback: All at Sea; Snortville Sneeze: Sensational Rescue; The Merry Merman! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dan Barry. Stories and art by Dan Barry, Otto Binder and Leonard Frank. The comics incarnation of a beloved radio hero, aviator "Red" Albright uses his inventions, including an early wingsuit, to fight evil as Captain Midnight. Villainous Dr. Gravity has the ability to cause whole cities to be swallowed by the Earth, and a ridiculous claim that he is the rightful owner of the Louisiana Purchase, in a story with art (and cover) by future Flash Gordon artist Dan Barry. Johnny Blair attempts a perilous jungle landing while helping Jane search for her missing brother. The trial of Jagga the Space Raider is complicated when he claims that, as an alien, Earth's laws do not apply to him. Plus a vintage Tootsie Roll ad, Captain Tootsie: The Radar Rescue, with art by Shazam co-creator CC Beck. And a plethora of other comics-format ads, including one featuring detective Sam Spade and another for the Mary Marvel clothing line (in corduroy this time). The Menace of Mammoth Caves; Your Invention Page; Dippy Detours; Red Skye: Assignment: Flood; Whipper-Snappers; Johnny Blair in the Air; Dizzy Take-Offs; Pilot Pete; The Last Rites of Jagga! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 19, Issue 5 - October, 1947. Features creative stories, poems, rebuses, recipes, activities, crafts, science experiments, and health articles for children. 6-in. x 9-in. 56 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.15.

Issue 4 - Australian Edition. Circa early to mid 1950's. Reprints "The Corsican Brothers" in abridged form with new cover art. 6.5" x 8.5, color covers with b&w interior, 24 pages-all newsprint.

Swiss Family Robinson, 1st printing, Line Drawing Cover. Comic book adaptation of the classic story about a family shipwrecked on an island. (HRN 42, 10/47). Cover price $0.10.

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Swiss Family Robinson, 5th printing, Line Drawing Cover. Comic book adaptation of the classic story about a family shipwrecked on an island. (HRN 117, original 10/47 date). Cover price $0.15.

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Swiss Family Robinson, 7th printing, Painted Cover. Comic book adaptation of the classic story about a family shipwrecked on an island. (HRN 137, original 10/47 date). Cover price $0.25.

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Swiss Family Robinson, 8th printing, Painted Cover. Comic book adaptation of the classic story about a family shipwrecked on an island. (HRN 141). Cover price $0.15.

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Swiss Family Robinson, 10th printing, Painted Cover. Comic book adaptation of the classic story about a family shipwrecked on an island. (HRN 158). Cover price $0.15.

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Swiss Family Robinson, 11th printing, Painted Cover. Comic book adaptation of the classic story about a family shipwrecked on an island. (HRN 165). Cover price $0.15.

Volume 7, Issue 4 - October, 1947. 7" x 10", 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Art by Pat Adams, Ellis Chambers and Howie Post. Cover by Ellis Chambers. Cosmic Catnip Capsules turn an ordinary feline into Cosmo Cat, who lives on the moon and uses a rocket to travel to Earth and fight evil. When Jack Frost becomes suicidal because no one respects his window-pane art anymore, Cosmo helps him become a comics artist. Lil Pan, son of the Greek god, helps archeologist Sir Loin discover King Hottentot's tomb, in the conclusion of a multi-part story that started in issue #7. Cosmo Cat learns that robots under the leadership of Klang have taken over the planet Titan. Home for Downtrodden Cats; Jack Frost's Helper; Senor Tamale Skis Into Trouble; Roscoe Bear; Egypt (Part 4); Revolt of the Robots. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by George Tuska, Fred Guardineer, Ed Moore, and Charles Biro. The title that launched the crime comics genre, Crime Does Not Pay was noted for its violent pre-Code content and lurid tales of underworld life. Squealer Big Mouth Luciano finds himself pursued by the Mob and cops alike. The "Flatheads" gang commits the first-ever armored car robbery on March 11, 1927. The murderous Bender family targets hapless travelers crossing frontier Kansas. Also featuring a vintage ad for an "Authentic Dick Tracy Tommy Gun and Detective Badge." The True Story of Big Mouth Nick Luciano; Three on a Rampage of Death!; Crime Quiz; Jim Gordon, Badman; Murder Deals in Death; The Murderous Benders; Whodunnit. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Graham Place. Stories by Henry Boltinoff and unknown. Art by Graham Place, Stan Kaye and Henry Boltinoff. Radio's famous coast-to-coast favorite! In this issue: Four untitled A Date with Judy stories with art by Graham Place. Plus: A Date with Judy 2-page text story "A Visit from Oogie"; untitled Woody story with art by Stan Kaye; and untitled Varsity Vic 2-pager by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Sprang. Stories by Jack Farr and unknown. Art by Jack Farr, Paul Cooper, Ray Burnley, John Daly, Lee Harris and unknown. The Joker pulls a fast one on Batman and Robin, who have just jailed him: he vows to commit all of his crimes in reverse in "Crime in esreveR!" with art by Paul Cooper and Ray Burnley. Plus: Three-Ring Binks in an untitled story by Jack Farr; Slam Bradley in "Shorty, the Medicine Man!" with art by John Daly; Air Wave in "The Bandits and the Bells!" with art by Lee Harris; and The Boy Commandos in "Rip Carter -- Killer!" Also: 2-page text story "Fireman for a Day" by Cliff Rhodes. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Last issue published by Exclusive Detective Stories, Inc. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 37, Issue 3 - October, 1947. 6.75" x 9", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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True crime stories. 8 1/2" x 11 1/4", 100 pages, B&W Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 35, Issue 3 - October, 1947. 6.75" x 9", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Let's Kill Ames" a Doc Savage novel by Kenneth Robeson, plus a short story "The Chinese pit" by John D MacDoneld.

September-October 1947. "Let's Kill Ames" by Kenneth Robeson; "The Ghost Hangs High" by Thorne Lee; and "Sharon's Shawl" by Ken Lewis. Digest size, 5-5/8" x 7-3/4"; black and white; 162 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Carl Pfeufer and John Jordan. Stories and art by Dick Kraus and others. During the 1940s, military hero Don Winslow was the star of a comic strip, a movie serial and a popular radio show in addition to this Fawcett comic. Don's latest foe is the long-limbed contortionist known as The Snake, who can fit into any space, no matter how narrow. Don and Red's investigation of a ship aground on a reef leads to a murdered lighthouse keeper and fugitive smugglers. Plus a vintage Tootsie Roll ad, The Radar Rescue, with art by Shazam co-creator CC Beck, and a hair-cream ad featuring detective Sam Spade. The Light That Failed; Don Winslows Crossword Puzzle; Witless Witmore; Denizens of the Deep; Whipper Snappers; Jetsam Joe; Dippy Detours; Warriors of the Sea: Death at Trafalgar; Don Winslow's Navy Quiz; Bell Bottom Bill; The Venom of the Snake! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

True Crime Cases. Photo cover. 8.5" x 11.5", 68 pages, B&W Cover price $0.15.

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Volume 4, Issue 2 - October, 1947. Peter Driben cover. Men's interest magazine featuring pin-up style pictorials with humorous captioning. 8.5" x 11.5", 68 pages, tinted B&W. -MATURE CONTENT- Cover price $0.25.

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"The Day of the Deepies" a short story by Murray Leinster.

Volume 9, Issue 1 - October, 1947. "The City of Wonder" by E. Charles Vivian, "The Day of the Deepies" by Murray Leinster, and other short stories. Interior illustrations by Finlay, Bok, and Napoli. 7-in. x 9 1/2-in.; black and white; 134 newsprint pages. Published by Popular Publications Cover price $0.25.

Contains comic strip reprints and a text story. In order of appearance: "Steve Roper and Wahoo" by Allen Saunders and Elmer Woggon; "Buck Rogers" by Philip Francis Nowlan and Rick Yager (as Dick Calkins); "Invisible Scarlet O'Neil" by Russell Stamm; "Napoleon" by Clifford McBride; "Dickie Dare" by Mabel Burwick (as Odin); "Scorchy Smith" by Edmond Good; and "Oaky Doaks" by Ralph Briggs Fuller. "Death Rides the Rapids" text story. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 9, Issue 6 - October 1947. Cover by Robert Gibson Jones. Science Fiction and Adventures stories. This issue features "Witch of the Andes" by Richard S. Shaver. Softcover Pulp, 7-in x 10-in, 180 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Fantasy Advertiser Vol. 2 #3 October 1947, published by Gus Willmorth. Cover by Ralph Rayburn Phillips. Interior art by O.G. Estes and Waible, with general editorial content, and ads from the era. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Al Bryant. "The Sphinx," script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Al Bryant; Doll Man (Darrel Dane) vs. The Sphinx; Blue Bolt the horse appears. "Roscoe and Company, Ace Private Detectives." "Bon Voyage, Swing Sisson," art by Dan Zolnerowich; Theres crooked gambling aboard a cruising ship. "The Paintings of Linseed Smear" starring Perky, script and art by Gill Fox. "Johnny Pineapples" starring Officer Shenanigan, art by Michael Senich. "Gentleman Jim's Private Farm," script and art by Al Stahl; first appearance of Blimpy's cousin, Jim. "The Chief of the Golden Hair," script and art by Paul Gustavson; Rusty Ryan vs. A witch doctor. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Joe Doolin and others. Edited by Jack Byrne and Jerry Iger. Stories and art by Jack Kamen, Nick Cardy, Robert Webb, John Forte and Matt Baker. A combat-themed anthology from Fiction House that featured early work from many future comics legends (often uncredited) in the Eisner-Iger Shop. Good-girl art aplenty as Tiger Girl tries to aid a pygmy tribe; A masquerade party complicates a mystery on a yacht for Hooks Devlin and his gal Peaches; Senorita Rio must stop a plot to free the dictator El Fuente, in a story drawn by Rio creator Nick Cardy. Another upside-down bondage cover, a recurring theme on this title, with Tiger Girl likely drawn by various hands in the Iger Shop. Tiger Girl; Risks, Unlimited starring Rip Carson; Kayo Kirby; Delayed Payment; Hooks Devlin; Senorita Rio; Captain Fight. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Flash stars in "Case of the Vanished Year," written by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Joe Kubert, inks by Moe Wortham. Also includes: Ghost Patrol in "Cruise into Danger" written John B. Wentworth, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Robert Oksner; Johnny Thunder in "The Map that Wasn't There" by Kanigher, pencils by Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Ton o' Fun and Cotton-Top Katie humor by Harry Lampert; and Hawkman in "The Ghost" by Kanigher and Kubert. Cover pencils by Kubert, inks by Wortham. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.