Comic books February 1952

Cover by Bud Thompson. Stories by Bill Woolfolk and Howard Boughner. Art by Bud Thompson, Howard Boughner and Joe Certa. Superhero action with Freddy Freeman, who gains the same powers as his hero Captain Marvel, better known these days as Shazam. Captain Marvel Jr. encounters a Brigadoon-like city in the desert that only appears once every thousand years. In a transformation worthy of a 1960s B-movie or Jimmy Olsen comic, an experimental ray gives Captain Marvel Jr. two heads, which then argue over what to do about it. A salesman will win $1 million if he can pull off three "impossible" sales in 24 hours. The City in the Mirage; Blood on Mr. Blank; Kanvasback: The Singing Slugger; Two-Headed Boy; Judge Smudge: Birthday Greetings!; A Boiled Up Cook!; The Worlds Greatest Salesman. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Bob Powell, John Giunta, Manny Stallman, and Joe Certa. Series continues from Chamber of Chills (1951 Harvey) #24. Harvey Comics joins the parade of pre-Code horror comics pioneered by EC in the 1950s. A brain operation unleashes the monstrous beast within an ordinary man. A meteorite is discovered to be filled with precious gems, bringing out the worst in humanity. A shrunken head tells its new owner that it needs a body. The Shrunken Skull; An Appointment With a Corpse; The Army Ants; Strange Superstitions; The Devil's Blood; Operation--Monster; Spirit In the Stone; Return of the Werewolf!; Ghosts That Never Rest! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Al Wiseman. Cartoons and jokes by readers and artists of the time. 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 64 pages, Text,(with B&W Illustrations and photos) Cover price $0.35.

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Painted cover by Ernest Nordli. Art by Bob Jenney. The Cisco Kid rode the range as the Robin Hood of the Old West with his corpulent sidekick Pancho, earning a permanent place in 20th-century pop culture. Just-released outlaw Clint learns that a delayed stagecoach full of gold is being kept in the stage office until the bank opens in the morning. That's the key to his plot to frame the Cisco Kid for murder and robbery. The sheriff enlists Cisco and Pancho in catching the mysterious outlaw known as The Phantom Rider. Plus fun facts about pioneer travel, western transportation, and mule deer. Pioneer Travel; Revenge in Reverse; The Phantom Rider; Western Transportation. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Issue 56 - Australian Edition. Circa early to mid 1950's. Reprints "The Odyssey by Homer" in abridged form with new cover art. 6.5 x 8.5, color covers with b&w interior, 24 pages-all newsprint.

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The Courtship of Miles Standish, 1st Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 92, with 2/52 date). Cover price $0.15.

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The Courtship of Miles Standish, 2nd Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 165). Cover price $0.15.

Alice Kirkpatrick cover. In order of appearance: "The Girl They Condemned"; "I Wouldn't Stop Flirting"; "Ten-Minute Bride"; and "Too Perfect to Love". Illustrated text stories: "The Perfect Gentleman" by Olivia Talley, "If They'd Met Sooner" by Edna James, and "Too Bold a Lady" by Joan Pierce. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 2 - February, 1952. Cover Girls Models Magazine was an early men's interest publication distributed between November, 1949 and December, 1955 that focused mainly on bathing suit pin-up photography, but also included the occasional Hollywood tabloid human-interest story. 8" x 10.5", 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Al McWilliams, William Overgard, Dick Rockwell, Charles Nicholas, John Belfi, Frank Bolle, and Charles Biro. A companion series to Crime Does Not Pay from the same publisher, slightly less violent and with more emphasis on police work. Convicts escape prison and set out for revenge on Frank and Cassy, who betrayed them and testified at their trial. Quick-shooting gangland hit man Bullet Moroni finally gets into a situation he can't shoot his way out of. A gangster plots to turn his cohorts in to the police, but a gun moll overhears him discussing it. Backfire!; Ganglands First Law; The Last Confession; Insurance Dirt; A Triple Double Cross? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dan Zolnerowich. Stories and art by Mike Suchorsky and Bill Ely. Tales of crime and mobsters, both true and fictional, a prime example of the genre that thrived in the years before the Comics Code. In 1700s England, a woman is convinced that her son-in-law is a highwayman, and tries to get her disbelieving daughter to look in his mysterious sack. Little-known facts and trivia from the history of crime and detection. A cheap hood in 1925 robs a bank to buy a new car, never dreaming the cops will connect the two actions. The Sack from London; New Face on the Rock; Train from the West; This and That of Crime!; Green Rainbow; Nabbed; Joey's Glass Chariot. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Bob Fujitani, Fred Kida, Al McWilliams, Dick Rockwell, Tony DiPreta 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. Mr. Crime narrates the tale of a gangster who wants to get out of the crime lifestyle, but first he must survive his ex-cronies. Cops try a desperate gamble to get the goods on elusive gangster Rock Madden. A gangster falls victim to his own murder-for-hire gang. Also featuring a vintage ad for "Lev Gleason Comics picture trading cards." Its Not Easy to Quit!; The State Versus Rock Madden; Pattern for Punks; The Man Who Ordered His Own Rub-Out; Scourge of the Waterfront; This'll Kill Ya. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"The Man Who Walked With Death," "The Master Plan" (art by Cal Massey), "The Frozen Stiff," "Escape," and a two-page text story, "Decoy for the Hot Seat." Cover price $0.10.

"Rx for Murder," "A Death Mask for Scarpa" (art by Ben Brown and Dave Gantz), "Obit for a Hood," and "Death is the Pay-Off." Two page text story, "No Honor!" Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Johnny Craig. Stories by Bill Gaines, Al Feldstein and Johnny Craig. Art by Johnny Craig, Jack Kamen, Graham Ingels, and Jack Davis. EC's New Trend crime title featured top-notch art and writing, barrier-pushing graphics and pre-Code violence. A couple finds an old trunk in the attic of their new home, but curiosity turns to horror when it contains human bones. A movie stand-in plots to permanently replace a famous film star. Land developers in Borneo discover gold-roofed temples, hollow trees used as coffins, and a curse that links the two together for the greedy. Also, The EC "Artist of the Issue," featuring Johnny Craig. Understudy to a Corpse!; Medicine!; Accident; Cut!; A Tree Grows in Borneo! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Monday, February 11, 1952. Training aid designed for use at daily (Mon - Fri) roll calls. How to Recognize Narcotic Violations Part 1 (Booking Procedures). by Chief of Police W. H. Parker. Cartoon by Moore. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 2 pages, black and white.

Wednesday, February 13, 1952. Training aid designed for use at daily (Mon - Fri) roll calls. How to Recognize Narcotic Violations Part 2 (Marijuana). by Chief of Police W. H. Parker. Cartoon by Moore. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 2 pages, black and white.

Friday, February 15, 1952. Training aid designed for use at daily (Mon - Fri) roll calls. How to Recognize Narcotic Violations Part 3 (Marijuana). by Chief of Police W. H. Parker. Cartoon by Moore. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 2 pages, black and white.

Tuesday, February 19, 1952. Training aid designed for use at daily (Mon - Fri) roll calls. How to Recognize Narcotic Violations Part 4 (Heroin). by Chief of Police W. H. Parker. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 2 pages, black and white.

Friday, February 22, 1952. Training aid designed for use at daily (Mon - Fri) roll calls. True/False Examination. by Chief of Police W. H. Parker. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 2 pages, black and white.

Monday, February 25, 1952. Training aid designed for use at daily (Mon - Fri) roll calls. How to Recognize Narcotic Violations Part 5 (Opiates and Cocaine). by Chief of Police W. H. Parker. Cartoon by Moore. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 2 pages, black and white.

Thursday, February 28, 1952. Training aid designed for use at daily (Mon - Fri) roll calls. How to Recognize Narcotic Violations Part 6 (Dangerous Drugs). by Chief of Police W. H. Parker. Cartoon by Moore. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 2 pages, black and white.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Charles Biro, Norman Maurer, and William Overgard. This boys' adventure title was one of the comics that made publisher Lev Gleason a major player during the Golden Age. Aboard a freighter at sea, the Little Wise Guys try to get a blind man's fortune back from crooks. Dilly Duncan names his dog Spunky, after a suggestion sent in by a Daredevil Comics reader. The Little Wise Guys build and launch their own houseboat and soon get involved in a naval battle with bad guys. Little Wise Guys: The Gold Coin of Pacificus; Dilly Duncan of Dorset High: Dilly Names the Dog; Little Wise Guys: The Strange Battle of Fort McTarvish; Crimebuster: The Ignorant Sleuths. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Bill Fraccio. Stories and art by Hy Fleishman and Doug Wildey. A pre-Code horror series that is not as well-known other horror comics, but makes up for it with grue. Mona discovers that her husband Frank has made an unholy pact with the demonic creature called Bobo. The ghost-crew of a ship lost on an uncharted island waits only for a new captain to lead them. Steve seeks a friend who vanished in a South American town, and the trail leads to the deadly Cat Woman, in a story with art by Doug Wildey. The Strange Affair with...Death!!; The Vigil of the Ghost Pirates!; Chimes of Death; Terror of the Cat-Men; Horror of the Ghostly Statue. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"Ten-Thousand Kisses"; Actor Mark loves movie director Vilma, but she is cold to him; He threatens to walk out on the film theyre making unless she marries him, and she reluctantly agrees; They finish the movie and it is a flop, but Vilma discovers she does love Mark; They think their careers are ruined, but Mark gets a starring role in another film. "I Sold My Heart for a Plaything"; Restaurant cashier Sheila dislikes her job and also wishes her boyfriend Johnny could afford to take her on expensive dates; Sheila meets playboy Randy and dumps Johnny; Randy never mentions marriage and takes Sheila to a remote cabin with hanky panky on his mind. Dear Lonely Heart advice column. "Kid Cupid"; Mary falls for boxer Larry, although she dislikes the sport; Larry makes a deal with gangster Giacco to win the championship; However, his opponent doesnt throw the fight as promised; Larry wins when Mary shows up at ringside to encourage him. "Don't Budget Dreams!"; Anne works in a factory making artificial flowers; At the urging of garden-supply store employee Nelson, she submits an entry to a garden-design contest and wins; She also gets a job with a landscaping company. Anne rejects Nelson when he kisses her but later realizes she does love him, but he has vanished; Anne and Nelson are reunited when she finds him driving a truck on one of her projects. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by unknown. Art by Dick Sprang, Charles Paris, Leonard Starr, Ruben Moreira and unknown. Another trick-packed duel between the Joker and Batman and Robin in "The Joker's Millions!" with art by Dick Sprang and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "The Ghost Chief's Secret!" with art by Leonard Starr; Robotman in "Displays for Crime!"; and Impossible -- But True! tale "The Man with the Cosmic Punch!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Ruben Moreira. Also: Little Pete 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; Peg 1-pager by Boltinoff; Casey the Cop 1-pager by Boltinoff; and 2-page text piece "Million-Dollar Burglaries" by David Kahn. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Lily Renee, Ken Bald, Ruth Atkinson and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Dotty's looks bring her lots of male attention, but also the trouble that goes with it, in a story with art by Baker. Popular Dolly loves farmer Jock, but he doesn't think she'll give up her life of privilege for the farm. Eileen and Ted promise to stay together after he enlists in the Air Force, but a long-distance relationship is hard to maintain, in a story with art by pioneering female artist Lily Renee. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Joe Simon (as Chester Gould). "Dick Tracy and the Case of the Bloodthirsty Blonde," script by Chester Gould, art by Joe Simon (splash panel) and Chester Gould; Autumn hides in a dog kennel and sets it on fire to escape the dogs in there; As Tracy closes in, she hides in the laundry chute of a nearby house; Tracy and Pat find her when the dogs bark at the laundry chute; Coffyhead and Lugi attempt a jailbreak but are recaptured before they can leave the cellblock. "Dick Tracy and the Case of the Murderous Minstrels!", script by Chester Gould, art by Joe Simon (splash panel) and Chester Gould; Mumbles and his band hit and kill a motorcycle cop on their way to a gig. Blondie house ad. "The Mumbles Quartette," script and art by Chester Gould; The Mumbles Quartette lands a gig for a society party with the intention of robbing their hostess and her guests. Dick Tracy Comics Monthly house ad. Crimestoppers Handbook; Brief descriptions of evidence processing techniques. "For Love or Murder" text story; Lt. Hanes solves a murder at the Darby mansion. "How Well Do You Know the Law?" activity page, art by Rudy Palais; Questions about beheading, kidnapping, prison escapes, Paul Revere, and confessions. "The Crater Case" article about Judge Crater. Dick Tracy Minit Mystery; Tracy and Pat investigate a suicide. Black Cat Mystery house ad. Untitled one-page story; Sparkle Plenty solves the problem of a bullying rooster. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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The Druid Death, script by Bill Woolfolk; Darrel, Martha and Harley succeed in discovering an ancient tomb of the Druids, but later discover a parchment they have recovered reveals the existence of a fabulous treasure at the site of the ruins....a treasure also sought by a group of present-day Druids! The Sea Cruise Gig starring Torchy and Sneaky Sturgis, art by Gill Fox. House of Vampires, script by Bill Woolfolk; Doll Man and Doll Girl enter the home of the de Grasso's, a family whose records trace them back to Transylvania, after a body is found drained of it's blood. The Voodoo Master!, script by Bill Woolfolk; Visiting a wax museum, Darrel and Martha are startled to see life characters of two people known to them. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by Buford Tune. Art by Buford Tune. Cover by Buford Tune. Dotty and husband Horace face domestic squabbles similar to those of Blondie and Dagwood, right down to the drawing style; the long-running family strip also featured tween daughter Taffy and dog Pepper. With this issue, the format switches to original short stories featuring the family, rather than reprints of strips, although many of the gags are recycled from the strip. Horace tries to wile his way out of housework, but Dotty catches him at every turn; Horace finds that son Wilbert is turning out too much like Horace himself; Boss Mr. Jerkimer gets to the point he can predict Horace's next disaster. Handy Man; Growing Pains; Make a Li'l Taffy Walking Doll; Dog Daze; Li'l Taffy Fun Page; On The Job; Loan Wolf; Li'l Taffy; Rita Had a Little Lamb; Lights Out; Home Sweet Home; Baby Sitter...; The Last Word. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by Gardner Fox and others. Art by Joe Certa, John Belfi and Frank Frazetta. Sometimes listed as Charles Starrett as the Durango Kid #15. Western adventure based on the popular masked hero played in the movies by Charles Starrett. Durango Kid battles the Bakala, a giant, hairy monster wearing a Loyal Order of Water Buffaloes hat; The Kid lets an outlaw go because he's friends with his mom, but that doesn't help matters; Dan and Tipi aid a white wolf that later returns the favor, in a "White Indian" story by legendary artist Frazetta. The Curse of the Bakala; The Vengeance Trail; The White Wolf; The Stovepipe Hat Bandit; Smart Hombres Die Dumb! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 2 #43 -Feb. 1, 1952. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Riders on the Range, Eagle cutaway centerfold, Adventures of TinTin, Harris Tweed Extra Special Agent, Louis the Fearless. Plus text stories and articles. 10 1/2-in. x 13 1/2-in., 14 pages, B&W and full color.

Vol. 2 #44 -Feb. 8, 1952. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Riders on the Range, Eagle cutaway centerfold, Adventures of TinTin, Harris Tweed Extra Special Agent, Louis the Fearless. Plus text stories and articles. 10 1/2-in. x 13 1/2-in., 14 pages, B&W and full color.

Vol. 2 #45 -Feb. 15, 1952. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Riders on the Range, Eagle cutaway centerfold, Adventures of TinTin, Harris Tweed Extra Special Agent, Louis the Fearless. Plus text stories and articles. 10 1/2-in. x 13 1/2-in., 14 pages, B&W and full color.

Vol. 2 #46 -Feb. 22, 1952. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Riders on the Range, Eagle cutaway centerfold, Adventures of TinTin, Harris Tweed Extra Special Agent, Louis the Fearless. Plus text stories and articles. 10 1/2-in. x 13 1/2-in., 14 pages, B&W and full color.