Comic books February 1947

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Stories and art by Otto Binder, Bill Woolfolk, Howard Boughner, and Pete Costanza. Fawcett's most popular heroes, the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) and family, in solo and shared adventures. The Marvel Family finds King Arthur's Round Table, soon to be their regular meeting spot - but first they must prevent Professor Goondok and his goons from getting hold of it. Captain Marvel Jr. tries to help Lens Louie film a newsreel, but Louie turns out to be the worst cameraman ever. Mary Marvel happens on a strange old man in the forest singing the most beautiful tune, but evil songwriter Ike Plugger wants the tune for himself. Introducing the Marvel Round Table; Peewee Pete; Smoke Screen for Murder; Captain Marvel Jr. and the Worlds Worst Cameraman; Judge Smudge; Mary Marvel: Forest Symphony; Kanvasback Kenny Battles Cupid; Captain Marvel and the Melancholy Clown. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Jack Binder. "The Trojan Horse Mystery," art by Jack Binder; A disgruntled archaeologist builds a giant Trojan horse and has it placed in his former place of employment, a museum, in order to rob it blind! "The Glorious Beggar!", script by Bill Woolfolk; The dying wishes of Tsao Khan to his servant Ling is to track down the whereabouts of his true son so that his inheritance is not given to the evil Chen Tsu. "Terror Stalks the Island" text story by Eando Binder. "Strangle Hold" starring Freddy Freshman. "Her Wacky Week-End!", art by Jack Binder; Mary is going to spend the weekend with her girlfriend, Tessie, and her family; But she makes a fool out of herself every time something she perceives as needing her help as Mary Marvel goes haywire. "Her Thrilling Birthday Party"; It's Mary Batson's birthday, which leads Mary Marvel wanting to have a birthday, too; But when Mary's wish is granted, she discoverss her presents are hidden all over town…but Uncle Blacky is determined to destroy her first! Mary Marvel Club ad. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Issue #9 - Feb.(?) 1947. Assume reprints partial contents of Mary Marvel Comics #9. Canadian edition published by Anglo-American Publishing Company. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 21, Issue 2 - February, 1947. 6.75" x 9", 114 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Stories and art by Bud Thompson, Jack Binder, Howard Boughner and Harry Anderson. Fawcett's showcase for comics covers the humor, Western, adventure and superhero genres, featuring Captain Marvel Jr., Bulletman and Bulletgirl. Action girl Nyoka is acting as guide for a movie crew in the jungle when they encounter a ruthless ruby hunter. "International policeman" Radar winds up in a tight spot while investigating a spy ring. Capt. Marvel Jr. finally takes a vacation, but that's a golden opportunity for the city's underworld. Radar: Food for Thought; A Meaty Question; Lumber Jack; Nyoka: Passage to Death!; Whippersnappers: Exercise; Trader Tom; For the Master Mind; Marooned; Bulletman: The Hot Dog Case; Kanvasback: Pound for Pound; The Tragedy of Joe Miller; Capt. Marvel Jr. Goes on Vacation; The Big Stick; Whippersnappers. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 37, Issue 4 - February, 1947. Paintings that Reveal Insanity, Confessions of a Hot Rod Junky, Scientists Raid the Ocean Floor, Color Television Comes True, and much more. 6.75-in. x 9.5-in., 192 pages, B&W with spot color. Cover price $0.20.

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Volume 34, Issue 135 - February, 1947. Digest-size UK men's magazine. Articles, humor, and pin-up photos. 5" x 7.25", 68 pages, B&W with color.

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Vol. 36 #2 - February 1947. Articles, schematics and photos on the latest available flying models. 8.5" x 11.5", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover pencils by Reed Crandall, inks by Chuck Cuidera. Grin, the Grabber starring Blackhawk, pencils by Crandall, inks by Cuidera. Untitled stories starring Torchy (script and art by Bill Ward), Dogtag (script and art by Bill Tumey), Will Bragg (script and art by Paul Gustavson), Choo Choo (script and art by Gill Fox), and Ezra (script and art by Harry Sahle). 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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 $0.15.

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French language movie magazine. 8 1/4 in. x 12-in., 16 pages, B&W. NOTE: French Language.

Cover by Warren Kremer as 'DOC'. Contains funny animal stories. Most comic stories reprinted in Marmaduke Monk (1963 I.W. Reprint) #1 and #14. In order of appearance: "Marmaduke Monk"; "Nutty Squirrel, The Salesman"; "Harry the Horse"; "Carrottop and Ferdie in Lost and Found"; "Nutty Squirrel"; "Pete the Peke, Starring Uncle Harry"; "Tuffy Bear"; "Marmaduke Monk, A Monkeyshines Extra"; "The Tale of the Little Fish, An Aesop Fable"; "Ferdie Fieldmouse"; "Pete the Peke"; and "Harry the Horse, 'Time on My Hands'". "The Monkeyshines Pirates" text story by Joe Blair. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Humor stories. Captain Tootsie (Tootsie Roll) ad, "Captain Tootsie Saves the Sailplane," by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. Cover price $0.10.

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February 1947 (4702) - Mountain Boys mini calendar/pamphlet from the year 1947. These were distributed by many different companies across the country. Each mini includes an illustration and caption featuring Paul Webb's Mountain Boys comic strip characters and opens to reveal a newspaper style centerfold giving news on the Boy's home and the colorful characters who reside there. On the backside is an advertisement to rebore your engine so that the pistons can run smoothly.

Cover art by Al Bryant. Talking Animals starring Barker, script and art by Klaus Nordling. Untitled stories starring Windy Breeze (script and art by Jack Cole), Granny Gumshoe (script and art by Gill Fox), Sally O'Neil Policewoman, Steve Wood (art by Al McWilliams), Intellectual Amos (script and art by Andre LeBlanc), Lassie (script and art by Bernard Dibble), and Quicksilver (art by Fred Guardineer). 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 13, Issue 3 - February, 1947. 6.75" x 9", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Carl Barks, H. R. McBride and Vive Risto. Based on the popular movie shorts also known as Little Rascals, Dell's Our Gang Comics featured early work by Pogo's Walt Kelly and other cartooning greats. In a story by Kelly, the gang comes up with a way to raise the money for Squint Frobisher's eye operation. Barney takes boxing lessons so that he can beat Mooseface McElk, in an early story by legendary Uncle Scrooge creator Carl Barks. This is the first appearance of Mooseface McElk, likely the creation of Gil Turner. Tom and Jerry; Our Gang; Flip 'n' Dip; Tom and Jerry; Barney Bear and Benny Burro; Johnny Mole; Mortimer; Wuff the Prairie Dog. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 13, No. 10. February 1947. Arlene Dahl cover by Allen Brack. 8.5" x 11". 96 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.15.

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"Rocket Summer" a short story by Ray Bradbury, plus "Swords of the Seven Sons" a novel by Gardner F. Fox.

Cover by Allen Anderson. Stories by Gardner F. Fox, Ray Bradbury, and Bryce Walton. Illustrations by Vincent Napoli, H. B. Vestal, and H. G. Wells Memorial by Walter Galli. 7-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 128 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Cover art by Jack Cole. The Crab starring Plastic Man, script and art by Jack Cole. Honeybun story, script and art by Paul Gustavson. Flatfoot Burns story. The Spirit, art by Lou Fine. Candy story. Specks story, script and art by Michael Senich. Murder's Perfect Frame starring Manhunter. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Error Cover by Jack Cole. The Crab starring Plastic Man, script and art by Jack Cole. Honeybun story, script and art by Paul Gustavson. Flatfoot Burns story. The Spirit, art by Lou Fine. Candy story. Specks story, script and art by Michael Senich. Murder's Perfect Frame starring Manhunter. 60 pgs. $0.10. NOTE: Has #65 on the cover, and #63 in the indicia. Verify by Indicia. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by John Scott Douglas, Ruth K. Kent, Maurine Wills, Lois Withers, Maureen Clawsey, Margaret O'Brien, Carol Robb, Laura Leahart, and Marie Cummings. A magazine for girls from the producers of Parents' Magazine, with stories, fashion and advice as well as comics. A visit with teen actress Margaret O'Brien on the set of the classic film Tenth Avenue Angel; Photos of O'Brien and a feature written by the actress herself; Tizzie tries to direct the school play when the teacher is out sick. The Pigtail Club; Wings of the Wind; Movie in the Making; Family Surprise; Tizzie the Genius; Five Tricks for Better Pix; Humpty Dumpty Habits; Sidewalk Show; Hobbies; Designed by a Pigtail Professional; Pablum Pals; The Mystery of the Old Ruins; It's Sew Easy; A Party for Your Valentine; Polly Pigtails in Hollywood; Fun With Fashion; Valentine Barrette; Club News; Have You Troubles?; Polly in the Kitchen. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Otto Messmer, and Gus Edson. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Smilin' Jack stops smilin' after Cindy is found guilty of murdering her husband. But Jack thinks he's figured out what really happened. Dude and Raven Sherman give chase after Burma and Judas, leading to a dangerous game of chicken in the Chinese outlands. In a story featuring some fun contemporary slang, the Gang Busters investigate after a "juke joint" on the outskirts of Miami is robbed. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover, Gasoline Alley and Felix the Cat. Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; The Gumps; Felix the Cat; The Big Squeeze; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; Gang Busters. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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February 1947. Mechanical science and technology magazine. Featured articles in this issue include Germ Warfare Against Bugs, Laboratory in Space and lots more. 6 3/4-in. x 9 1/2-in. 324 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 32, Issue 1 - February, 1947. 6.75" x 9.75", 116 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.