Comic books December 1950

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 16 Pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover. Scripts by Eisner or Feiffer, or Eisner/Feiffer, or Nordling. Art by Eisner with backgrounds by Eisner, Grandenetti, Le Blanc, Stallman, Nordling, Dixon and/or others except where noted.

December 3, 1950. Spirit Weekly Newspaper section. Scripts by Eisner or Feiffer, or Eisner/Feiffer, or Nordling. Art by Eisner with backgrounds by Eisner, Grandenetti, Le Blanc, Stallman, Nordling, Dixon and/or others except where noted. Tabloid Sized Newsprint, 10-3/4" x 15", 8 pages, full color.

December 10, 1950. Spirit Weekly Newspaper section. Scripts by Eisner or Feiffer, or Eisner/Feiffer, or Nordling. Art by Eisner with backgrounds by Eisner, Grandenetti, Le Blanc, Stallman, Nordling, Dixon and/or others except where noted. Tabloid Sized Newsprint, 10-3/4" x 15", 8 pages, full color.

December 17, 1950. Spirit Weekly Newspaper section. Scripts by Eisner or Feiffer, or Eisner/Feiffer, or Nordling. Art by Eisner with backgrounds by Eisner, Grandenetti, Le Blanc, Stallman, Nordling, Dixon and/or others except where noted. Tabloid Sized Newsprint, 10-3/4" x 15", 8 pages, full color.

December 24, 1950. Spirit Weekly Newspaper section. Scripts by Eisner or Feiffer, or Eisner/Feiffer, or Nordling. Art by Eisner with backgrounds by Eisner, Grandenetti, Le Blanc, Stallman, Nordling, Dixon and/or others except where noted. Tabloid Sized Newsprint, 10-3/4" x 15", 8 pages, full color.

December 31, 1950. Spirit Weekly Newspaper section. Scripts by Eisner or Feiffer, or Eisner/Feiffer, or Nordling. Art by Eisner with backgrounds by Eisner, Grandenetti, Le Blanc, Stallman, Nordling, Dixon and/or others except where noted. Tabloid Sized Newsprint, 10-3/4" x 15", 8 pages, full color.

Articles and stories about hunting, fishing, wildlife, arms and ammunition and more. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Despite the #27 on the cover, this is the 2nd issue in the series. Bill Everett art. Doug Grant, Secret Agent, stars in "Red Shadow Over South America"; "Report on Alex BeGrad"; "Frame-Up in Red!"; and "Time for Treachery." Bondage cover by Sol Brodsky. Cover price $0.10.

Swedish Series. Reprints material from various DC publications. This issue features Superman, Green Arrow, and Batman. 6-7/8" x 9-1/2", 36 pages, B&W, Swedish language.

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Tomahawk in "The Death Map of Thunder Hill," Manhunters Around the World in "Microbe Manhunters," Captain Compass in "The Strangest Ships Afloat," and Robin in "Dick Grayson, Detective" (with a Batman cameo). Fred Ray cover. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by H. C. Kiefer. Ben Hur comic ad. "Romeo and Juliet," script by William Shakespeare (original play) and D. E. Dutch (adaptation), art by H. C. Kiefer; When two young members of feuding families meet, forbidden love ensues between two teenager. "Zadig" text story by Voltaire and Julius W. Muller (adaptation). "The Purple Lock of Nisus" fantasy story. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

December 1950. Volume XV, No. 10. Children's magazine featuring stories, illustrations, songs and more. 68 pages, PC/PB&W, 7" x 10". Cover price $0.35.

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Stories by Gardner Fox and others. Art by Bob Powell and Fred Meagher. Cover by Fred Meagher. Rancher Steve Adams, a Comanche raised by white settlers, has a secret identity as the warrior Straight Arrow, a hero who first appeared on a popular radio show. Straight Arrow braves a forest fire to rescue a lumber camp; Deadbeat Dawson's gang robs mail trains with impunity until they run up against Straight Arrow; An outlaw trains his dog Fang to aid him in his crimes. The Flaming Trail!; Four Against the 7th; Robbery Rides the Rails!; Red Hawk: Cheyenne Challenge; The Rhyming Robber!; Fang - Hound of Terror. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by Edmond Hamilton. Art by Howard Sherman. Cover by Howard Sherman. Cosmic raiders steal Earth's Brooklyn Bridge and Statue of Liberty for the metal they contain. Ad for DCs A Date with Judy. Written by Gardner Fox (as Robert Starr). Art by Jim Mooney and Ray Burnley. The Jenkins's move into a house that caters to their every need. Written by H. L. Gold. Art by Curt Swan and Jon Small. Hitler is arrested and tried by Martians who condemn him to eternal exile in space. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Dan Barry. A shape-shifting extraterrestrial hides six atom bombs in Earth cities. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Canadian edition. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Jim Mooney and Sy Barry. Cover by Jim Mooney and Sy Barry. To save the earth from collision with a runaway planet, scientists use giant rocket motors to move the earth. Cover price $0.10.

Vintage magazine featuring stories about, and tips for those interested in the nudist way of life. Softcover Magazine, 8" x 11", 32 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

December 1950. Cover by ?. "The Reluctant Gridder" by Bill Erin. Other stories by Joe Brennan, Mat Rand, Lee Floren, Cosmo Bennett, Cliff Campbell, James L. Harte, T. W. Ford, T. C. McClery, and Richart Brister. Softcover pulp, 7-in. x 10-in., 130 pages, black and white (text with illustrations). Cover price $0.25.

Canadian Edition. Abridged, reprints stories from Superboy #7. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Al Plastino. Perry Como, I Love You, script by William Woolfolk, art by Al Plastino; Lois wins a contest to sing on a record with Perry Como, much to the chagrin of a crooked record company who want their star to shine instead. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The City Under the Sea, script by Alvin Schwartz, art by Al Plastino; Superman finds a domed city where the Queen falls in love with Clark because he's so ordinary. Varsity Vic humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. Clark Kent's Twin, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Joe Poleski gets amnesia and thinks he's Clark Kent. Nature Loves a Nature-Lover public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Full-page ad for Strange Adventures # 2. Cover features Perry Como. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Katy Keene by Bill Woggon. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bob Jenney and others. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Bored with college life and her long engagement to Bert, Janice decides to take a cruise and shakes up her life. In their small Western town, Sage loves Lucy, but Sage keeps getting pushed around by bully Langston, until he finally takes a stand when Langston moves on Lucy. Librarian Kathy said goodbye to love when Floyd dumped her, but she doesn't know what to do when he asks for a second chance. Alone; Fateful Journal; Love Vigil; Bitter Contrition. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 1, No. 12 - December 1950. Title changes from "Taboo" to "Big Time" after this issue. Men's interest magazine with articles, humor, and pin-up photos. 10.5" x 13", 42 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Al Feldstein. "A Shocking Way To Die," script and art by Al Feldstein; A scientist revives a man sent to the electric chair who then pursues revenge against the jury and judge that convicted him. "Terror Ride!", script by Al Feldstein, art by Wally Wood; A lunatic owner of a 'tunnel of love' ride replaces the wax figures in his lurid displays of violence with the more realistic-looking bodies of his victims so his customers will no longer laugh at the exhibits of his genius. "Burial" text story. "House of Horror," script by Al Feldstein, art by Harvey Kurtzman; Three college freshmen disappear one night as part of a frat hazing at a local haunted house. "Death Suited Him," script by Al Feldstein, art by Graham Ingels; The rivalry between two college boys for the love a woman ends when the poorer of the two murders the other, making it look like an accident, to gain his wife and money. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Four stories are included in this issue: "The Valley of Mist" (Tarzan battles pythons and Amazon warriors); "Tarzan and the Dyal" (Tarzan returns Ila to Lipona and tames a dyal bird to become his mount); "Two against the Jungle"; and "Mabu" (a text piece). Art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Chuck Miller and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Rosemary gets a reputation because she likes to play the field, but she doesn't mind until she falls for Art, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Ann tells Neila how she almost drove Roy away with her constant jealousy and demanding behavior. Mona is torn between Dick, a student her age, and Professor Wentworth, who looks like Reed Richards' evil twin brother. Dotty sets out to win back her boyfriend George after Wendy steals him away. Baker's cover speaks volumes with no words needed. My Rival Hid Her Weakness; I Was Too "Fast" For Love; I Wanted Too Much Love; I Played With Fire; My First Mistake. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Story and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Schreiber and Bob Powell. Cover by Lee Elias. Harvey reprints Caniffs influential adventure strip about young Terrys adventures in the untamed Orient with two-fisted Pat. Terry is on another secret mission, but this one includes an old enemy-turned-ally-turned-enemy-again, the Dragon Lady. Plus instructions for young readers on how to make a model plane. Also featuring a vintage ad for Tootsie Roll, "Captain Tootsie Tames Lion," with art by Bill Schreiber. Observation Post; XP-81 by the Model Builder; Tops in Flying. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Movie cowboy Tex Ritter tames the West with his six-guns, his horse White Flash and his dog, Fury. An old Western song gives Tex the clue he needs to solve the mystery of the Vanishing Varmints. Land baron Blackton rules the Big Bend area of Texas with terror and murder, until Tex takes him down a notch. Tex gets a chance to use his courage and fighting know-how when he forces a showdown with Hawkeye Smith, the toughest outlaw in the Old West. Old Slick: Worth His Feed!; The Vanishing Varmints; Buffalo Bull: The Brilliant Goat; Owlhoot's Nemesis; Roaring River; Tex Ritter Saves the Lone Star Longhorns. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and John Forte. "The Texan" and other heroes battle owlhoots and rustlers in the Old West. Renegade Sioux frame Hawk Knife in an attempt to start a war between the tribe and the Army, in one of three stories this issue with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. In another Baker story, the disappearance of a Texas Ranger forces The Texan to confront a town's self-appointed ruler, the "Hangman of Helldorado." Margo's ranch is targeted by land thieves, even though it's useless for raising cattle. Terrific cover by Baker. Thirty Yards to Justice; Hawk Knife: Bad Blood Brews a Massacre; About Horses; The Texan; Gun Law Blazes on Indian Mesa; Cheyenne Joe: The Ruse of the Snake River Raiders. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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TAM is legendary for its thorough and insightful coverage of the stage, both in American and England. Less well-known is the fact that TAM also provided some outstanding coverage of motion pictures. Broadway and Hollywood. 8.5-in. x 11-in., printed on a nice heavy stock. Cover price $0.50.

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Volume 67, Issue 1 - December, 1950. 6.75" x 9", 132 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

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Volume 37, Issue 2 - December 1950. Cover by Earle K. Bergey. Stories: "The Citadel of Lost Ages" by Leigh Brackett, "The New Reality" by Charles L. Harness, "Captain Famine" by Cleve Cartmill, "The Everlasting Food" by Margaret St. Clair, "MacHINERY" by Eric Frank Russell, "The Spark" by Mack Reynolds, "Chore for a Spaceman" by Walt Sheldon, "If You Don't Watch Out" by Frank Belknap Long, "Bluff Play" by Raymond Z. Gallun. Softcover Pulp, 7-in x 10-in, 162 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Art by Phil De Lara and others. Funny-animal antics from Magazine Enterprises. Muggsy Mouse loses his latest cheese when he drops it on a road under construction; Catchy figures out how to catch bicycle thieves with paint that makes things invisible; Tom-Tom is chased by a black panther and his animal pals must save him. Something Fishy; Koko and Kola: The Whale Catchers; Judy and the Magic Chalk; Muggsy Mouse; Catchy and Scrapps; The Pixies; Goofus the Gopher; Tom-Tom the Jungle Boy; Table Technique; Little Tops of the Big Top; Pic-Puzzle Page. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 7, Issue 3 - December, 1950. Painted cover by Peter Driben. Men's interest magazine focused o lingerie pin-up pictorials with captions. This issue with a two-page comic sketch by Buddy Hackett: "Interview with an Eskimo". 8" x 11.5", 60 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.25.

Cover pencils by Lynn Karp. Stories by unknown. Art by Lynn Karp and unknown. Featuring: Droopy 1-pager; Tom & Jerry tale with pencils by Lynn Karp; Jerry & Tuffy 2-pager; Adventures of Tom tale with pencils by Karp; Adventures of Jerry text story; Flip 'n' Dip tale; Wuff the Prairie Dog tale; Barney Bear & Benny Burro tale; Fuzzy & Wuzzy tale; and Droopy half-pager. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Canadian Edition. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Carl Pfeufer and others. Silent-movie cowboy Tom Mix became a pop-culture icon with his 1940s radio show and this tie-in comic. An empty wagon leads Tom to a mystery involving missing men and stolen gold. Tom tries to warn new neighbor Les that the broken-down ranch house he just bought is a deathtrap, but Les avoids both advice and hard work. A would-be land baron tries to sabotage a train tunnel so the railroad will be forced to buy his land. Plus a vintage ad for Tom Mix merch in exchange for Ralston-Purina box tops, including glow-in-the-dark spurs and belt. The Mystery of The Empty Wagon; Roundup Time With Tom Mix; Tumbleweed Jr.: The Tight Rope Walker; The Dangerous Neighbor; Fightin' Forbes: Death Advertises; Showoff Shotton; The Sealed Reply; Cowboy Cal; Saddlehead; The Mountainside Terror. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.