Comic books October 1952

Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by Morris Waldinger, Henry Boltinoff and unknown. Art by Howard Purcell, Charles Paris, Norman Maurer, Morris Waldinger and Henry Boltinoff. Brand-new adventures of TV and radio's favorite! Mr. District Attorney in two tales with art by Howard Purcell and Charles Paris: "The Crimes of Mr. Jumbo!" and "The Case of the Outlaw Broadcasters!" Also in this issue: "Department Store Sleuth" with art by Norman Maurer; Casey the Cop half-pager by Henry Boltinoff; "Freak Laws!" 1-pager by Morris Waldinger; "Clairvoyance at Scotland Yard!" half-pager by Waldinger; "Police Science!" 1-pager by Waldinger; and The Crime File 2-page text article. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Sheldon Mayer (credited as Bud Fisher). Stories and art by Al Smith (credited as Bud Fisher), Jack Schiff, and Win Mortimer. 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. Mutt and Jeff try to avoid lightning during a storm. Jeff's gift of a banana immediately backfires. Jeff waits for a bus. Plus a PSA about learning. Mutt & Jeff; Cicero's Cat; Binky Asks, What Do You Know About Other People?; Every Movement Has a Meaning of Its Own. 40 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Hy Fleishman and Doyle Cohen. Pre-Code tales of horror and the supernatural from Story Comics. A man murders his wealthy wife for her money, but a strange revenge awaits him. Alcoholic surgeon Luther is haunted by the friend whose death he caused through a botched cataract surgery - haunted first metaphorically, then literally. Big-game hunter Bert runs afoul of a voodoo tribe and their goat-god, in a story with the memorable title "Terror of the Speedy Goat!" The Death Head!; Blind Fury; Horror of the Drowned; The Gun That Fought Back; Terror of the Speedy Goat! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"The Last Time I Saw Earth!"; "The Dream Adventurer!"; "The Cosmic Gamble!"; and "Interplanetary Enemy Number One!" Murphy Anderson art. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bill Everett. Stories by unknown. Art by Dick Ayers, Louis Zansky, Ernie Bache and unknown. The most eerie stories ever told! In this issue: What happened to Kurt Ravec..."In the Dark"? Find out in this mystic tale with art by Dick Ayers and Ernie Bache. Plus: 2-page text story "Terror on Stage"; "The Man with the Knife!"; "The Wrong Guy"; "The Trap That Jack Built!" with art by Louis Zansky; and "Checkmate"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Final issue. Stories by Stan Lee and unknown. Art and Cover by Howie Post. In this issue: untitled Nellie the Nurse tale with story by Stan Lee; untitled Nellie the Nurse 1-pager; untitled Speedy and Ingy tale with story by Stan Lee; four untitled Nellie the Nurse 1-pagers; 2-page text story "Build a Better Mouse Trap," reprinted from Patsy Walker (1945) #26; untitled Dr. Dingbat tale with story by Stan Lee; and untitled Nellie the Nurse tale with story by Stan Lee. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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October, 1952 Issue - 8.5" x 11", 84 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Cover features Kay Aldridge from the movie serial Perils of Nyoka. Stories and art by Howard Boughner and John Martin. Raised in the jungle by her scientist father, Nyoka faces its dangers like no man ever could. In a three-part story, the discovery of buried treasure in the jungle brings with it a murderous fortune hunter. But Nyoka's attempts to catch the killer are complicated by an earthquake. Now Nyoka and her allies are trapped on an island with the killer and a slew of terrified jungle beasts. The Criminal at Large! Chapter One, The Jungle Earthquake; Trader Tom; Ballyhoo Barney: Technical Adviser; Chapter Two: Pursuit of Death; Life Trap; Egbert the Explorer; Chapter Three, The Human Airlift; Slicker and Slacker. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Brazilian series. Reprints material from a variety of U.S. publications. Cover swiped from Whiz Comics (1940 Fawcett) #138. Features Captain Marvel, Bob Lance, Ibis the Invincible, and more. 36 pages, B&W, Portuguese language.

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No. 22 - October , 1952. 5.25" x 7.5", 164 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Gil Kane and Joe Giella. "Patrol," script by Bob Kanigher, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Joe Giella; USMC combat patrol story. "No Exit," script by Dave Wood, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Bob Lander; In a small village behind enemy lines, an ex-motorcycle stunt rider and his partner are put to the rockiest test; its cycle skill against Panzer power as the team battles to escape the town for which there was no exit. "Lucky Charm," script by Hal Kantor, art by Eugene Hughes; A man in combat must have something to cling to...something that gives him the faith to go on; It can be many things; A memory, a letter from home, a picture...But with PVT Roy Brown It was a Lucky Charm! "Frightened Hero," script by Hal Kantor, pencils by Mort Drucker, inks by Bob Lander; Perry Walters had been pushed around all his life - and consequently never arrive anywhere on time! But this time, death waited to tag anyone who was late!. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Ken Bald. The Zombie's Revenge, pencils by Charles Nicholas. The Hex of Horror, art by Frank Simienski. Adventure Into Witchcraft, art by Harry Lazarus. The Vampire Master, art by George Wilhelms. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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The Phantom Ship, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Mike Peppe; The vicious sorceress Circe lures treasure hunters aboard her gold-filled phantom ship - and transforms them into giant rats. Facts on the Fantastic, art by Ross Andru; Allegedly true facts of how the people of the world deal with ghosts. The Secret One, art by Jack Katz; Old man Harvey summons a demon, the "Secret One"; After fulfilling Harvey's fantasies of revenge, the demon demands food--and goes after his new master. Night of Horror text story by John Marvin. Witch's Wish, art by Jack Katz; Young Madlyn discovers that her wishes become true. It is the spirit of Tess, a 300-year-old witch, who wants to take over the woman's body, though; A duel ensues, in which both women lose their lives. The Rider text story by Woodrow Man. Salesman of Death, art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; An employee's ghost haunts his cruel boss; The dead salesman tries to sell his former employer on death. He kills the man's wife, destroys his factory, makes him a cripple and succeeds in the end. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Pencils and Cover by Al Jaffee. In this issue: untitled Patsy and Hedy tale; untitled Nancy 1-pager; untitled Mickey 1-pager; untitled The Wolfes tale; 2-page text story "Three's Not A Crowd"; untitled Patsy and Hedy tale; untitled Buzz 1-pager; and untitled The Walkers tale. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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An album of previous issues rebound with a new cover. Includes Mighty Mouse #19, #20, and Terry Toons #82. Cover price $0.25.

Steve Duncan in "The Man Who Murdered Himself," plus "Death's Deputy," "Convict's Revenge," "Fair and Square," and "Blind Man's Bluff." Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Otto Feuer. Treasure Hunt, art by Otto Feuer; Peter and Wolfie find a treasure map that leads to a haunted house. Ad for Funny Stuff #68, Movietown's Animal Antics #40, and Hollywood Funny Folks #49. Untitled story, art by Rube Grossman; Goofy Goose gets the famous artist Pierre Van Hare to paint a billboard advertising Goofy's hot dog stand, which turns out quite successfully in a completely unexpected way. Untitled story, art by Rube Grossman; Winky tries to trick Pinky into fighting wrestler Melvin the Monster but it's Winky that ends up in the ring. Untitled story, art by Rube Grossman; Willy sells Biggety Bear what he thinks is a worthless trinket but it's really the Gizmo Stone which bestows the owner with the throne of Burpsylvania. Fair Enough text story with Peter Porkchops. Untitled story, art by Otto Feuer; Peter and Wolfie compete to see who will be first to drive across the new bridge, which carries a $100 prize. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Fall 1952. Cover by Kirk Wilson. The Phantom Detective stars in "Candidate for Death" by Robert Wallace. Other detective and mystery stories by Harry Widmer, William L. Jackson, Philip Morgan, and Elizabeth H. Sutton. Illustration by Dreany. 7" x 9 1/2"; black and white; 114 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Carmine Infantino and John Giunta. The Killer Shadow! starring Phantom Stranger, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino. Death's Strange Deputy starring Phantom Stranger, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino. Death Writes an Obituary, script by Jack Miller, art by John Giunta. The Haunting Wind, script by Jack Miller, art by John Giunta. Can You Explain It? text story. The Three Signs of Evil starring Phantom Stranger, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 6 - October, 1952. Short-lived vintage magazine for creative photography enthusiasts, with articles, exposes, and black and white nude pictorials. 8.5" x 11", 48 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Enrico Bagnoli and Hy Rosen. Romance comics from St. John with a cover by "good girl" art legend Matt Baker. Robin and Chuck are partners in dance and life, but that may be over when a famous dancer hires Robin, in a story that may be the work of Matt Baker. Eva wants to break up with Nicky after she meets Tim on a visit to the city, but she doesn't know about Tim's wife. Wanting excitement, Sally breaks up with fiance Bill and goes to work in a nightclub, but soon she's up to her lipstick in a blackmail scheme. Have You Heard This One?; A New Routine; Spoiled Darling; Love Game; Blackmail Heart; Quips and Queries. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Official USC football program. 8" x 10.5", 36 pages, B&W Cover price $0.50.

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Official USC football program. 8" x 10.5", 12 pages, B&W Cover price $0.25.

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Reed Crandall/Nick Cuidera cover. Ken Shannon in "Death and the Derelict" (Crandall art), "Inspector Denver," T-Man in "The Red Racket," and "One Mad Night." One page filler, "Pict-O-Crime." Two page text story, "The Cat Burgler." in Cover price $0.10.

Men's interest magazine focusing on true crime, and police cases. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 76 pages, text, with B&W images Cover price $0.25.

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Scorned by Love"; "Just Between Us...by Brenda Brant: Friends Are Necessary! Character Is Important, and Parents Do Understand!" advice page; "Forgive and Forget"; "The Promise I Made!"; "Beauty Was My Undoing"; "Let's Talk It Over, by Brenda Brant: Outlook for Marriage, Waistline Problem, and Chatter Data" letters page; and "My Secret Kisses". Advertisement for a magnetic toy car from Cracker Jack. "Love Flies High: Some Girls Can Be More Up in the Air on the Ground Than in a Plane" illustrated text story by Mickey Klar Marks. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 161, Issue 4 - Oct. 1952. Features include twelve pages of 1953 cars, "Will They Ever Climb Mt. Everest?" and more. 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 292 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Will Elder and John Severin. Art by Marvin Stein, Will Elder and John Severin. Prize's flagship Western title featured early art by John Severin and other greats who worked for EC in the following decade. The origin of American Eagle. Two stories and a cover featuring early art by EC legends Will Elder and John Severin. Blackfeet renegades attack white settlements and set a trap for American Eagle, but his tribesmen are close behind. Follow the Eagle; Old Jim Bridger!; The Coming of the Eagle; The Southwest Indians; Roundup; Body in the Desert. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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