Comic books February 1943

Edited by Margery McKay (sometimes credited as G. Whiz). Stories and art by Lee Falk, Phil Davis, Feg Murray, Clayton Knight, H. H. Knerr, Fran Striker, Charles Flanders, Floyd Torbert, Robert Storm, Mel Graff, Carl Anderson, Edwina Dumm, Chic Young, Bob Dunn, Frank Miller, Joe Musial, Billy DeBeck, Jimmy Thompson, Eugene L. Pollack, Tom Sims, and Bela Zaboly. Lee Falk's adventurer Mandrake the Magician gets top billing in this anthology series featuring reprints of King Features Syndicate comic strips. Mandrake discovers that sinister Grando may be his magical equal; Romance of Flying focuses on air combat. Mandrake the Magician; Seein' Stars; Jan and Aloysius; The Romance of Flying; Bunky; The Lone Ranger; Secret Agent X-9; Henry; Little Acorns; High Spots; Popeye; Barney Baxter; Blondie; Indian Lore; Tippie and Cap Stubbs; Dinglehoofer. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Flaming Terror starring The Human Torch, art by Harry Sahle. The Morale Murder Menace starring Sub-Mariner, art by Carl Pfeufer. The Case of the Eager Diplomat starring Terry Vance, art by Bob Oksner. Mastermind text story by W. Cuthbert. The Monster of Negley Hall starring Vision, pencils by Syd Shores. The Shining of Castle Ra starring Jimmy Jupiter, script and art by Ed Robbins. Tapping the Code starring Patriot, pencils by Syd Shores. The Mystery of the Missing Stars starring Angel, art by Gustav Schrotter. 68 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Mac Raboy. Liberty for the Chetniks, art by Mac Raboy; Captain Marvel, Jr. battles The Wizard. The Wizard of Murder starring Bulletman. Hoodoo Hannigan text story Joseph Millard. Meets The Mummy starring Minute Man. Death Rides The Falls; Balbo, Boy Magician vs. Satannus. Balbo's Own Magic Page activity page. Rides With Death In Thunder Pass, art by Ralph Carlson; The daughter of an old friend of Hopalong Cassidy is kidnapped by rustlers and left to die. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $150.00 View scans Centerfold detached at single center staple. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by Bud Plant

Cover pencils by Reed Crandall and Bart Tumey (inset), inks by Bill Ward and Bart Tumey (inset). Blackhawk vs the Fox, script by Bill Woolfolk, pencils by Reed Crandall, inks by Bill Ward; The Blackhawks go up against a blood thirsty German General, determined to not only go against the Führer's wishes and attack the British forces in the desert, but a man doggedly determined to become the new Führer of all Europe! Stalemate!, script by Ted Udall, art by Vernon Henkel; In Egypt, The Sniper is rescued by a woman who has knowledge of a series of ancient secret tunnels. The U-1, script and art by Fred Guardineer; In its last mission, Germany's best submarine, the U-1, is targeted for destruction by the Tracer, with Dunn and Jones being aided by X-6, a double agent working among the Germans. Untitled story, art by Andre LeBlanc; Phantom Clipper (last appearance) vs. Baron Von Volf, Commodore Carl Von Kirpitz, and Capt. Manfred Steidler. Untitled story, art by Bart Tumey; Private Dogtag vs. Felix Hamburger. Untitled Shot and Shell story, script and art by Klaus Nordling. Convoy Attack Secret War News non-fiction story, script and art by Al McWilliams. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Fair $2.50 View scans Spine split 60%. Water damage: Slight.

8.5" x 11.5", 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

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Vintage celebrity gossip tabloid with a focus on Hollywood during the golden-age of cinema. 8.5" x 11.5", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 8.0 $3,499.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Cream to off white Label #0019515001 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Cover by Cliff Young. "Mystery of the Mathematical Master" starring Green Arrow and Speedy, pencils by Cliff Young, inks by Steve Brodie; Prof. Million hires criminals to commit crimes he plans in order to make money for his college. "The Victim of Dr. Fate," script by Joe Samachson, art by Howard Sherman; Dr. Nelson believes his negligence has led to a witness's death and the freeing of Mad Dog McBain from his murder of twelve innocent people. "The Man Who Chased the Rainbow" starring Aquaman, script by Manly Wade Wellman, art by Louis Cazeneuve. "Tubby Watts, Hero" starring Johnny Quick, pencils by Mort Meskin (as Mort Morton, Jr.), inks by Cliff Young; Tubby breaks into Mort Morton's office to complain about how he's treated in the stories. "Crime Makes a Movie," script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Bernard Baily; The Spectre vs. Dollar Dan. 68 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Good $19.00 View scans Staple rust: Slight.

Volume 14, Issue 106 - February, 1943. Hollywood coverage and dramatizations of films in prose, illustrated with stills. 8.5" x 11.25", 84 pages, B&W with spot color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $23.00 View scan 3" cumulative spine split. Cover, centerfold detached. 6 interior wraps detached at one staple. Cover oxidation and water spotting.

Add to cart FR 1.0 $50.00 View scan Trimmed TRIMMED/ Spine damaged (book removed from a bound volume). Staples added (not manufacturing). Six interior wraps are detached. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover by Sheldon Mayer (credited as Bud Fisher). Stories and art by Al Smith (credited as Bud Fisher), A. W. Nugent, Falcon Mathieu, Sol Hess, and W. A. Carlson. All-American/ DC reprints the comic strip that defined the comic strip, featuring the original tall-and-short comedy duo. Also featuring the "topper" strip Cicero's Cat, and other strips from bygone days. Jeff shares his thoughts on the rising divorce rates. Jeff invents a headache machine. A PSA for the March of Dimes offering autographed pictures of Wonder Woman, possibly by WW artist HG Peter and writers Dorothy Woolfolk or Sheldon Mayer. Plus a vintage ad for Picture Stories from the Bible, one of the first publications from Educational Comics, soon to be known as legendary publisher EC. Mutt & Jeff; Cicero's Cat; Simp O'Dill; Victory Puzzles; How to Spot the Planes in the Skies; Hop Harrigan. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Al Gabriele. Untitled stories starring Uncle Sam (art by Al Gabriele), Kid Dixon (art by Klaus Nordling as Bob Reynolds), The Unknown, Sally O'Neil Policewoman (art by Al Bryant), Quicksilver (art by Fred Guardineer), Kid Patrol, and Destroyer 171. Case 3 The Murder Gun starring G-2, art by Ruben Moreira as Rubimor. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $21.00 View scans Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Moderate.

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

68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 6.0 $7,350.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s); Minor side/edge crack(s) Label #1974416013

First cover appearance of Archie Andrews. Cover art by Bob Montana. Souls For Sale starring Shield, art by Irv Novick. The Secret of the Leopard's Curse starring Hangman, art by Bob Fujitani. The Pyramid Pillbox starring Captain Commando, art by Irv Novick. Sergeant Boyle story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Carl Hubbell. Danny In Wonderland story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Red Holmdale. The 3-11 Club starring Archie, script and art by Bob Montana. The Case of the Steeplechase Murders starring Bentley of Scotland Yard, art by Paul Reinman. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

This Phantom Detective bound volume collects eight complete issues (February 1943 to November 1944) of the Canadian Edition of the long-running pulp magazine. Due to the binding process, the interior magazines were trimmed, and the top layer of the spines were removed. For further information on condition, please see our grading notes. Hardbound, 7" x 9-1/2".

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Issue 28 - February 5, 1943. Early magic enthusiast fanzine with reader submitted homemade tricks for other readers to try at home complete with step-by-step instructions and illustrations where needed. 8.5" x 11", 4 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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Issue 29 - February 19, 1943. Early magic enthusiast fanzine with reader submitted homemade tricks for other readers to try at home complete with step-by-step instructions and illustrations where needed. 8.5" x 11", 4 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 13, Issue 3 - February 1943. Vintage photo magazine featuring Reader submitted photographs, and pictorials focusing on Sports, Celebrities, Controversies, and Fashions of the time. First underwater broadcast. 10-in. x 13 1/2-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Good $11.00 View scans Spine split 10%. Staple rust: Slight.

Vintage photo magazine featuring reader submitted photographs and pictorials. 10-in. x 13 1/2-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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Add to cart Very Good $24.00 View scans Only one staple (manufacturing). Staple rust. Spine stress. Corner Damage. Soiling. Dust shadow.

Volume 2, Issue 1 - February, 1943. Pin-up magazine featuring non-nude photos. 8.25-in. x 11-in., 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $165.00 View scans 3" Cumulative spine split. Cover coming loose and two center wraps detached at single center staple. Water damage. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover by Gill Fox. "The Revenge of Chief Great Warrior," script and art by Jack Cole; Plastic Man and Woozy go undercover on the Blackfoot Indian reservation to squash an uprising led by Chief Great Warrior, who had the mystical ability to project himself through reflective surfaces. "Wanted: Thor, Manhunter's Dog, Dead Or Alive," Thor takes center stage when some crooks begin using an identical dog to do their killing; When the same crooks caught the Manhunter, Thor saved him from certain doom and put down the rival canine. "Palyachi the Killer Clown," script and art by Will Eisner; The Spirit vs. Palyachi and Marka. "Jitterbug Jeopardy" starring The Human Bomb, script and art by Paul Gustavson; Hustace causes a furor when one of his shoes flies off and his explosive foot powers are unleashed. "The Strange Case of Professor Tomorrow" starring Chic Carter, script and art by Vernon Henkel. "Saving the Dam" one-page story starring Burp the Twerp, script and art by Jack Cole. "The Coming of Destiny" starring Destiny (origin) and #711, script and art by George E. Brenner; A solitary, pathetic figure, wandering the rainy streets in search of shelter, finds his way into a club where Professor Seezall Nozal is performing his tricks of the mind. "The Mystery of the Opera House Robberies!," art by Joe Kubert; Phantom Lady decides to investigate the theft of a wealthy lady's diamond necklace at the opera and discovers several of the actors were in on the caper. 68 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Frank Thomas, Hal Bittner, Gaylord Du Bois, John Hampton, Arthur Jameson, Gus Edson, Frank V. Martinek, Leon A. Beroth, Albert Hartje and Bill Ely. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Terry and Pat play a game of cat-and-mouse with Sanjak after she substitutes one of her agents for their pilot. The Gang Busters go after ex-bootleggers who have become black-market war profiteers during WWII. After his plane is sabotaged by Hop, Smilin' Jack crashes right next to Mary's trailer. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. The Gumps; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; The Return of Robin Hood; Don Winslow; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; The Owl; Gang Busters; The Hurricane Kids. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 79, Issue 2 - Feb. 1943. Mechanical science and technology magazine. Articles include a battleship/carrier hybrid concept, "Mustang Admirals in the Making," "Adventures of the Inshore Patrol" and more. 63/4-in. x 9 1/2-in., 180 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $7.00 View scans Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 5%.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $4.00 View scans Front cover detached 15%.

Add to cart Good $2.50 View scans Paper: Off white Table of contents page is detached, but still present.

Volume 142, Issue 2 - February 1943. Featured article on "Our Navy in the Air - It's Combat Planes and What They Can Do!" and "How U.S. Soldiers Invade From the Sea!" Also includes articles on automobile, home, and workshop upkeep projects. 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 248 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Jack Binder. Untitled stories starring Black Owl (art by Jack Binder), Ted O'Neil, Frankenstein (script and art by Dick Briefer), Green Lama (script by Ken Crossen, art by Jack Binder), Yank and Doodle (art by Paul Norris), General and the Corporal (script and art by Ken Browne), and Buck Sanders (art by Munson Paddock). In the Fiercest Battle of His Life! starring Dr. Frost, art by Maurice Gutwirth. 68 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, 1st Printing - "Murder at the Mike" by Charles Saxby. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $0.25.

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Vol. 204, No. 5321. February 10, 1943. Punch is a British weekly magazine of humor and satire that ran from 1841-1992. Renowned internationally for its wit and irreverence, and introduced the term ' Cartoon '. 8.75" x 11.25". 32 pages. Black and white.

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Vol. 204, No. 5322. February 17, 1943. Punch is a British weekly magazine of humor and satire that ran from 1841-1992. Renowned internationally for its wit and irreverence, and introduced the term ' Cartoon '. 8.75" x 11.25". 32 pages. Black and white.

A magazine for the amateur wireless operators. Cover price $0.25.

Published by Hugo Gernsback, considered the father of science-fiction. This issue is centered around the new medium of television with Gernsback's editorial, "The Television Age". 8.5" x 11.5". 128 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.25.