Comic books November 1953

Digest sized humor book with tons of single-page gags. 5" x 7", 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Pete Morisi. Stories and art by William Waugh and Pete Morisi. Men's adventure comics that served as a platform to launch one-eyed private eye Johnny Dynamite. Johnny's encounter with killer Myra Benz and her camera-gun results in the loss of his right eye, but that doesn't stop him. An injured Johnny remembers how ex-call girl Gale asked for his protection from a pimp just released from prison. Johnny tracks his gal Friday Judy to a mysterious island sanitarium, and realizes he's been led into a trap. An Eye For An Eye; Big Racket; Save A Life!.... Your Own!; Murder Hit Home. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 4 #31 - Nov. 6, 1953. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Riders of the Range, Eagle Cutaway centerfold, Luck of the Legion, What's His Name?, It Isn't True, Harris Tweed Extra Special Agent, Alfred the Great. Supplement includes Marvell of MI5, Eagle Extra Funnies. Plus text stories and articles. 10 1/2-in. x 13 1/2-in., 18 pages, B&W and full color.

Vol. 4 #32 - Nov. 13, 1953. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Riders of the Range, Eagle Cutaway centerfold, Luck of the Legion, What's His Name?, It Isn't True, Harris Tweed Extra Special Agent, Alfred the Great. Supplement includes Marvell of MI5, Eagle Extra Funnies. Plus text stories and articles. 10 1/2-in. x 13 1/2-in., 18 pages, B&W and full color.

Vol. 4 #33 - Nov. 20, 1953. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Riders of the Range, Eagle Cutaway centerfold, Luck of the Legion, What's His Name?, It Isn't True, Harris Tweed Extra Special Agent, Alfred the Great. Supplement includes Marvell of MI5, Eagle Extra Funnies. Plus text stories and articles. 10 1/2-in. x 13 1/2-in., 18 pages, B&W and full color.

"Hissing Horror"; Lawrence Mason lives as a recluse on an island; He spends his days killing the many snakes he encounters all over the place; When Mason finds a beautiful woman by the name of Asptha, he gives her shelter and falls in love with her; But Asptha is the queen of the snakes and lures Mason to his doom. "Race for Valor"; Native American recruit Jimmy Bear fights in Korea; He saves his company with his ability for long-distance running. "Diamonds for the Dead" text story; In Africa, Phil Slater fights a gang of criminals disguised as a safari. "Devil's Sketch Book," pencils by Williams; The gangster Marty Hutton uses a book of magic to dispose of his enemies and rivals; Hutton becomes the new crime czar, but the magic fires back on him. "Black Death"; Pat and Lorna Fuller are on their honeymoon cruise; The ship sinks and the couple is marooned on a tiny island populated by giant black ants; Pat and Lorna fight as long as they can, but are eaten alive in the end. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

November 1953. Fantasy Stories: "Web of the Worlds" by Katherine MacLean and Harry Harrison, "Capital Expenditure" by Fletcher Pratt, "Nothing To It" by William S. Corwin, "Schizoid Creator" by Clark Ashton Smith, "Medicine Dancer" by Bill Brown, "De Demon-Natur-" by Wesley Barefoot, "The Stronger Spell" by L. Sprague De Camp, and "The Apprentice Sorcerer" by Stephen Arr. Softcover Pulp Digest, 5-in x 7 1/2-in, 160 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 6 - Issue 11, November 1953. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. This issue features The Man who Made Gold, He Reads the Future, and Cats: Magic and Occultism! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos). Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Otto Messmer. Stories and art by Otto Messmer, Joe Oriolo and A. W. Nugent. Comics adventures of the popular, long-running cartoon character; this series often featured art by the two men most associated with Felix, Otto Messmer and Joe Oriolo. Felix tries to be a clown for the benefit of the kids. Felix goes shopping. Joe Blow finally finds a job, at a market, but he soon realizes it's the worst job ever. Felix Clowns Around; Medal Meddle; Dinky; Gabby; Joe Blow; Play Fun. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Dick Beck. Stories and art by Doug Wildey, Bill Savage, Edward Goldfarb and Ross Andru. Pre-Code tales of EC-style horror from Story Comics. Rita and her chauffeur Rick plot the murder of her wealthy husband, but poisoners shouldn't toast their own success, in a story featuring early art by future Marvel legend Ross Andru. Abusive husband Herbert collects tropical fish, so his wife finds a creative use for the piranha, in a story with early art by Doug Wildey. When a despised ball player commits murder by baseball, his teammates get revenge, in a story possibly inspired by EC's infamous "Foul Play," published earlier that year. Rescue; Dead Fish!; When Dead Stiffs Kill; Dead Drunk!; Foul Ball. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Film in Review is a publication of the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures, Inc, an independent, non-profit organization of public citizens founded in 1909 to represent the interests of the motion picture public. This National Board further assists the development of the motion picture as a source of entertainment, as education, and as art, by providing media for the expression of the public's opinion about films and their cultural and social effects. 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Warren Kremer. Stories and art by Bill Draut, John Prentice, John Giunta, Manny Stallman, Tom Hickey and Leonard Starr. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes love poetry, advice to readers, and occasional pre-Code notoriety. As the comic takes a lurid pre-Code turn, hillbilly gal Carol finds her chances for romance ruined by her controlling Pa and big brother Bill. Self-proclaimed "bad girl" Joan takes up with Harry after a scandalous past that includes reform school and a nightclub job. Ellen pretends she doesn't care that war veteran Alan is now a double amputee, but she secretly feels everything has changed. Man-Starved; Dinner Date Data!; All Defenses Down; Bad Girl; I Paid With Kisses; Nancy Powers Solves Your Problem; Mirror, Mirror On The Wall; My Heart Cried Out. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Teen comedy featuring Mazie and her group of friends, particularly the wacky guy whose haircut gives him his nickname. Flat-Top decides to make Mortie's new 3-D movie even more realistic by releasing a live tiger into the auditorium. Mazie falls for a carnival barker who knows all the trendy slang words of "bebop" 1950s culture. Flat-Top's attempt to sabotage a football game with itching powder backfires in a big way. Also featuring a guide to "bebop" slang that reveals popular attitudes of the time. Reckless Drive-In; Star Subjects from Radio and TV; Carney Blarney; Definition of Bebop Words...; Itch a Touchdown; Flat-Top's Favorite Jokes; Mortie: High Moon; Stevie: Legal Eagles. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 3, Issue 18 - November 11, 1953. Men's interest magazine featuring Athletes, True Crime, Starlets, and Pin-ups. 4-in. x 6-in., 64 pages, B&W Cover price $0.10.

Volume 3, Issue 19 - November 25, 1953. Men's interest magazine featuring Athletes, True Crime, Starlets, and Pin-ups. 4-in. x 6-in., 64 pages, B&W Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Charles Nicholas, Bill Walsh and Harry Lazarus. An anthology series featuring tales of fantasy, horror, and science fiction from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A mad scientist creates horrifying insect-animal hybrids; A robot falls in love with a woman and goes on a rampage; A ghost ship appears over the South Pacific with a crew of undead privateers. Nightmare for Two!; The Mummy That Lived; The Machine That Fell in Love; The Thing in the Bottle!; Terror of the Deep! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Dick Briefer, Mort Meskin and Marvin Stein. Cover by Dick Briefer. Prize Comics revives Dick Briefer's Frankenstein series in line with the horror trends of the Pre-Code 1950s Frozen in a block of ice, the Frankenstein Monster becomes a theater exhibit, until an accident sets him free once more. A master gardener conceals the sinister secret behind his champion roses. Plane crash survivors in the Himalayas discover a hidden paradise. Frozen Alive; Fatal Fever; So Red My Roses; Checkmate; Flight Unknown. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 4, Issue 4 - November 1953. Science Fiction and adventures stories featuring "Ultimatum" by Robert Sheckley. 7-in. x 10-in. 96 newsprint pages B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Nov. 1953. Glamour and pinup magazine. 8-in. x 10 1/4-in., 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 3, Issue 9 - Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Funny-animal comics featuring Gandy Goose, part of the family of Paul Terrys Terry-Toons. There were two issue #5s; the first was published by St. John in November 1953. Gandy Goose challenges Slugger McPork, one of boxing's toughest fighters, to win back the affections of Agnes. When he accidentally burns Agnes' cake before the baking contest, Gandy comes up with a plan to replace it. Gandy and Sourpuss try to have a picnic, but an uninvited chipmunk creates chaos. Unwilling Worker; The Grudge Fight; The Sleep Walker; Picnic Problems; Dream Girl; Sourpuss: Fishful Thinking. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Convict Who Became a Warden, art by Bob Brown. Suicide Mob, U.S.A., pencils by Curt Swan. The Case of the Sinister Stranger, art by Mort Drucker. The Gamblers Who Never Lost, pencils by Curt Swan. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Gene Autry stars in "The City Slickers" and "Dangerous Valley." Back-up story, "The Rope." Two-page text story, "Crazy Like an Indian." 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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November 1953: Cover by Dick Dillin and Charles Cuidera; "Hell's Heroes," 9 pages; "Blood on Sniper's Roost," 6 pages; "Death Patrol," 7 pages; "Amateur Red Killer," 1 page text story; "Armored Assault," 6 pages. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Bill Williams. Stories and art by Hal Seeger and Bill Williams. GI Jane is part of the WACs (Women's Army Corps), allowing her cartoonists, Hal Seeger and Bill Williams, to combine military humor with plentiful good-girl art. Jane just can't reconcile military-issue uniforms with her collection of skimpy underthings. Plus the adventures of Sad Sack-like grunt PX (post exchange) Pete. The Power of a Woman; Patti; Make Me a Star; PX Pete: You Can't Hound a Chow Hound; Jill Jones, WAC: Magic Mix-Up; The Sarge; Pardon My Negligee. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover art by Clarence Doore. The Massacre at Ku-Shi Bridge starring G.I. Joe, pencils by Irv Novick. Oh, Babe! starring G.I. Joe, art by Mike Suchorsky; Sgt. Mulvaney helps Pvt. Robbins with writing a letter. Eager Beaver starring Buddies, art by Ernest Schroeder. Dear Son, Come Home starring G.I. Joe, art by Mike Suchorsky; Sgt. Mulvaney considers going home and helping his old parents. Reserved- G.I.'s Only humor page by Jack O'Brien. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Once HE kissed her, she'd never marry Andrew! "The Last Kiss" is the cover-featured 8 page story pencilled by Mike Sekowsky. Plus: 8 page story "Bitter Souvenirs"; 6 page story "Unlucky Wishing Well" pencilled by John Romita, Sr.; 7 page story "My Heart Broke Twice" pencilled by Carmine Infantino; 1 page Oddities in Romance filler; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page. Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Dan Gordon, Bob Wickersham and Ken Hultgren. Funny-animal mayhem from Creston, an imprint of independent publisher ACG, with art by cartooning legend Dan Gordon. Izzy and Dizzy use the magic lamp to give Uncle Looie powers like his favorite superhero; The Mice-keteers leave the city and become country mice; Sammy Squirrel takes vitamins to be stronger than Rover, but it turns out Rovers been taking them too. Robespierre; Buzzys Business; Izzy and Dizzy; The Mice-keteers; Mulvaneys Mistake; Sammy; Snooper. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Pre-Code horror comics from Ajax-Farrell and their anonymous talents. A murdered ganglord returns for revenge. A political mission to Central America is sabotaged by voodoo chieftains. A practical joker encounters a humorless ghost in a Spanish castle. Terror Below; Badge of Glory; Goodbye Earth!; Death Laughs Last; Voodoo Vengeance. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Does not include original 3-D glasses. Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by John Buscema and others. Tough marshal Bob Hardie is better known to friend and foe alike as The Hawk. St. John was a pioneer in 3-D comics during the original 3-D craze of the 1950s. Rowdy buckaroos start a fire on a Saturday night, but it's just a diversion for a gold shipment robbery. Two outlaws believed long dead return to make trouble, and what's worse, the Hawk's bullets don't stop them. Outlaws get the drop on the Hawk and leave him stranded in the desert without water or horse. Plus a story with art by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Gunslingers Greed; Desert Eagle: Wheel of Fortune; The Ghost Bandits; The Apaches; Custers Last Stand; The Desperados Gamble. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Sultan, Ogden Whitney, Sam Citron, Dick Beck and unknown. He was a fool to fall for that routine of hers! What a stupid mistake he made! Will Dorothy forgive him? Don't miss..."Don't Steal My Man" with pencils by Charles Sultan. Also in this issue: "Husband Hunter"; "Reunion with a Kiss" with art by Ogden Whitney; and "Love Knows No Bounds" with art by Sam Citron and Dick Beck. Plus: Advice on Love Problems letters page by Marilyn Minton. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ben Brown. Stories and art by Ben Brown and others. Archie-style teen comedy from Key, an imprint of Stanley Morse. Hector tries to avoid bad omens on Friday the 13th, and only succeeds in creating more bad luck for himself. Hector and his pals take refuge in a haunted house during a thunderstorm. Ziggy - a short, bald, round fellow - can't attract the ladies, so his pal Alf tries to help him lose weight. Unlucky Day; Lights Out; The Thief of Time!; Ziggy: A Weighty Problem; Water Bugs!; Minding Melvin. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover by Henry C. Kiefer. Stories and art by Jim McArdle, Bill Ely, Ed Moore, and Sam Glanzman. Non-fiction comics featuring true tales of heroism from everyday people and courage on the battlefield. Helicopter pilots rescue a woman before she plummets over Niagara Falls; A man saves a boy who fell through the ice on a pond; A man risks his life to save his brother from drowning. Courage and Compassion; A True Champion; The Bombardment; Night Patrol; Helicopter Heroes; Assignment: Prisoner; A Man and a Mission; King's Row; He Dared Death; You Can Have Good Schools; Deep Freeze; Human Shield. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.