Comic books May 1954

Cover art by Harry Anderson. The Room with No Door! The Man in the Graveyard! The Bitter Pill. Gone!, art by Bill Walton. Oh, Brother. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Russ Heath. Wilson's Woman, art by Doug Wildey; A scientist moves into a small town that proves his undoing when he builds a robot for a mate and the townspeople suspect that he has hypnotized the beautiful woman into remaining with the homely man; When the town drunk reports that he saw the man take a knife to her (to disassemble her) a mob forms and they lynch him. Evil Beyond Evil text story. Superstition, art by Syd Shores; Three escaped convicts from a penal colony in French Guyana steal a boat from a native tribe and set out in spite of warnings from the natives, which leads to their death. Beyond Death!, art by Chuck Winter; In order to prevent a man from marrying his daughter, the father tries to inject him with a serum that will turn him to stone. Double Feature, art by Al Eadeh; A man gets the idea of establishing an alibi for a murder he's going to commit by attending a movie theater and keeping the ticket stub with the time and date on it. The Monster Men; A time machine inventor's friends attempt to play a gag on him to get him to stop wasting his time trying to invent a time machine. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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New Funnies (1942 TV Funnies) is a comic book published by Dell Publishing Co. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Canadian Series. Reprints material from New Funnies (1942-1946 Dell). Cover price $0.10.

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Final issue. Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Thrill Hunter!" and "Forced Into Romance" art by Art Saaf; "No Gift"; "Kiss and Forget"; "Smart Talk with Janet Lee"; "Follow Your Heart"; and "Lonely for Love" art by Art Saaf. "Security for Love: Sometimes a Successful Salesman Loses out With His Best Customer..." illustrated text story by Margaret Isbell. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

"The Death Dealer" a novelette by Walt Coburn.

Nifty Gals & Gags (1951) is a humor digest published by Dearfield Publishing Company. Features the character Dead-Eye Nick who as a "wolf" is always on the prowl for his next young catch. Also contains a page with words of advice from Nick. 96 pages, color cover with B&W illustrations, 5.25-in x 7.25-in. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Jerry Grandenetti. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Ed Herron, John Reed, Bill Woolfolk and Irwin Hasen. Art by Irv Novick, Carmine Infantino, Jerry Grandenetti and Irwin Hasen. Explosive battle action! In this issue: "Ranger Raid" by Robert Kanigher and Irv Novick; "Killer Clock!" by Ed Herron and Carmine Infantino; "The Billion Dollar Umbrella!" by John Reed and Jerry Grandenetti; "The Door!" by Bill Woolfolk and Irv Novick; and 2-page article "Sentinels in the Sky"! Plus: untitled This Ain't the Army! 1-pager by Irwin Hasen, and untitled Private Diary 1-pager by Irwin Hasen. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Ken Bald. Destination: The Unknown, art by Ed Good. Out of the Screen, art by Ken Landau. Strange Theory, art by Bob Forgione. The Big Kill, art by Sam Citron. Sahara Madness, art by Sheldon Moldoff. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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The Fearful Night, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Mike Peppe; A man tries to steal a treasure from witches, but inadvertently becomes their pawn. The Recluse, script by Carl Wessler, pencils by Rocco Mastroserio; A woman marries an ugly old recluse who is reputed to have a fortune stashed in his home; He knows that she only wants the money, but he will have to be forced to reveal its location. The Cannibal!, script by Carl Wessler; A policeman worries about the girl he loves, as there is a cannibal on the loose; It turns out that he needn't worry about her, but should fear for his own safety. Flower of Evil text story by John Michel. Don't Look Behind, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Mike Peppe; A man who ordinarily terrorizes others finds himself stalked by a shadowy killer; The perpetrator turns out to be the supernatural embodiment of the victim's own evil nature. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Mike Esposito and others. A curious combination of pre-Code Western and crime comics from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. A story set in Deadwood's infamous Bella Union saloon. The Tumbleweed Kid takes on a lowdown owlhoot. The true story of the female pickpocket known as the Denver Dip. Western Terror; Trouble Huntin' in Dark Canyon; Road Agents; The Tumbleweed Kid: A Lobo Sees the Light; End of a Bad Man; The Denver Dip. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

May, 1954. Vintage humor digest magazine that pokes fun at the relationships of men and women of the time. Digest, 5" x 7", 96 pages, B&W. -Recommended for ages 16+ Cover price $0.25.

Stories by unknown. Pencils and Cover by Al Jaffee. In this issue: untitled Patsy and Hedy tale; untitled The Walkers tale; untitled Wendy Parker tale; and untitled Patsy and Hedy tale. Plus: 2-page text story "No Model of Manners." 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories by unknown. Art and Cover by Morris Weiss. Patsy Walker's gals & pals! In this issue: untitled Patsy Walker tale - Patsy unexpectedly finds herself a contestant on a "loveliest couple" teen show, much to Buzz's chagrin; 2-page text story "Cookie to the Rescue"; untitled Hedy Wolfe tale - Hedy gives Buzz cigars to give to Mr. Walker but doesn't mention they are the exploding type; untitled Wendy Parker tale - at Wallace and Wallace, Wendy gets caught up in a comedy of errors when she's ordered by Mr. Wallace to exchange a gift he received from his wife; and untitled Patsy Walker tale - Buzz tries to get Patsy angry with him so he won't have to pay eight bucks to take her to the dance. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Al Jaffee. Untitled Patsy stories. A Patsy Walker Extra! Untitled Hedy Wolfe story. Untitled Wendy Parker story. All art by Al Jaffee. Tell-tale Hearts text story. Paper doll. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Animator Paul Terry's Terrytoons featured Mighty Mouse, Heckle & Jeckle, and other classic cartoon characters of yesteryear. Gandy Goose and Sourpuss visit a sportsman's convention and Gandy runs afoul of the exhibits. A frog from a nearby pond helps Little Roquefort get even with Percy the cat. Little Roquefort: The Big Catch; Chesty: Fickle Female; Farmer Al Falfa; Gandy Goose: Vacation Time; Dimwit: All Clear!; Sourpuss: Perfect Attendance; Terry Bears: Nosey Neighbors. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 8, Issue 10 - May 19th, 1954. Promising new model Penny Duncan cover and article. Also includes "Are you a Sex Snob?", and a look at how Nat King Cole instructs his daughters in the craft of singing. Celebrity gossip magazine. 4-in. x 6-in., 66 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $0.10.

Katy Keene by Bill Woggon Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Rube Grossman. The Land of Vegetables!, art by Rube Grossman; Jimmy and Jane don't like vegetables, so they are arrested by an army of carrots and brought to trial in the Land of Vegetables. Paging Mr. Wolf!, art by Rube Grossman; Stanley is afraid of the wolf but at least it helps scare the crows away. A Lesson for Foxy Dan!, art by Rube Grossman; Foxy Dan tries to distract the others from their picnic so he can steal it. Ad for The Fox and the Crow #16, art by James F. Davis. Three of a Kind!; Three identical frogs have trouble remembering which one is which, but they decide that it doesn't really matter. Animal Kingdom text story. The Runaway Pony!, art by Rube Grossman; Peter meets a wooden horse who ran away from his carousel and now can't find his way back. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Otto Feuer. Money Happy Returns!, art by Otto Feuer; Wolfie chases a ten dollar bill he found all around town. Cycle Cyclone!, art by Rube Grossman; Pinky wins a motorcycle in a contest, but he doesn't know how to drive it and ends up in trouble with the police. Ad for Mutt & Jeff #71. Scare Play!, art by Otto Feuer; Wolfie finds his old Halloween costume and tries to scare Peter. Lots of Bull, art by Otto Feuer; Bernard wants to be a bullfighter until he comes face to face with a bull. Pay Day text story. Up an' Atom!, art by Otto Feuer; Wolfie tries to trick Peter into buying his car, claiming that it runs on atomic power. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Frank Carin and others. Cover by Frank Carin. Funny-animal hijinks with a rabbit named Peter and his family and friends. A partial reprint of issue #10, as a sinister stranger buys the old abandoned house on the edge of town; A sprite brings Peter and Dazy into the world of television programs; Retellings of classic Celtic fables running alongside the Peter Rabbit stories. Fish Story; Holding a Job; The Witch's Brew!; The Magic Castle; The Farmer and the Brownie!; Television Land; The Hunchback and the Fairies; The I.Q. Ranch. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Eleanor Lidofsky and others. Children's comics and activities from Gilberton, the publisher of Classics Illustrated. This issue focuses on the history and culture of the Hawaiian Islands, which, at the time of this publication, would not be a US state for another five years. The Hawaiian Islands; Picture Progress Quiz; Did You Know That... Final issue in this volume; series continues as Picture Progress Vol. 2 (1954) #1. 24 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Kelly Freas. Stories by Erik Fennel and Philip K. Dick, Illustrations by Ed Emshwiller (Emsh), Eberle, and Vestal. 7-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 112 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Plastic Man stars in "Plastic Man Meets the Spider," "Reflecto, the Astounding Mirror Man," and "The Case of the Dwindling Victuals!" Untitled Woozy back-up story. Jack Cole cover and art? Cover price $0.10.

MATURE READERS. Cover price $0.50.

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Volume 1, Issue 1 - May, 1954. True crime magazine with articles illustrated by photos. 8.25" x 11", 84 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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May 1954 - Mechanical science and technology magazine. This issue features: "Egg for an Atomic Engine", "Guarding the Graveyard of Ships", "Restoring Antique Cars is My Hobby", "It's Moving Day for Wildlife", "Veritical Takeoff", "Color TV Today", and more. 6.5" x 9.25" 316 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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America's Leading New Idea Magazine. 6.5" x 9.5", 300 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Vol. 38, No. 5 - May 1954. 6.5" x 9.5", 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.40.

Vol. 63, No. 4 - May , 1954. 6.5" x 9.25", 132 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Reader's Digest Vol. 64 Issue # 385 (1954) is published by The Reader's Digest Association. This issue includes an excerpt from Fredric Wertham's famous (or infamous) book "Seduction of the Innocent" (which was a Reader's Digest Book-of-the-Month Club alternate selection). The article here, "Comic Books--Blueprints for Delinquency," runs six pages (including a Newsweek sidebar on the growing problem of juvenile delinquency). Also in this issue: "Newest Thunderer of Revival" (about exciting new preacher Billy Graham), "The Real Story of Lucille Ball," and "How to Entertain a Guest," a one-page text ad for Reader's Digest written by Groucho Marx! 184 pages, color cover with text stories and color illustrations, 5.50-in x 7.25.