Comic books October 1953

Vol. 1, No. 13 - October 1953. 8.25" x 11", 34 pages, B&W.

Vol. 1, No. 17 - October 1953. 8.25" x 11", 34 pages, B&W.

Vol. 1, No. 18 - October 1953. 8.25" x 11", 34 pages, B&W.

Vol. 1, No. 19 - October 1953. 8.25" x 11", 34 pages, B&W.

Vol. 1, No. 20 - October 1953. 8.25" x 11", 34 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Vol. 1, No. 21 - October 1953. 8.25" x 11", 34 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Vol. 1, No. 22 - October 1953. 8.25" x 11", 34 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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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 enlists his animal friends to save the Comanche chieftain from outlaws; Red Hawk's friend Wolfpaw goes into a downward spiral after he loses his lucky bear charm; Straight Arrow discovers that a stockade jailbreak could mean doom for his fellow Comanches. Kin of the Wild!; Jailbreak at Fort Danger!; Red Hawk: The Bear-Stick; Straight Arrow: Badman? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Captain Comet in "The Invaders From the Golden Atom" (art by Murphy Anderson?), "The Man Who Saw the Future," "the Wonder Toys" (pencils by Gil Kane?)and "The Strangest Show on Earth." Anderson cover? 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 4.5 $775.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #4732816009 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

"Death Strikes Four"; A party of four friends visits a country home. Little do they know that the clock tower nearby is inhabited by an evil spirit; The clockwork runs on human flesh and blood--as the friends soon find out. "The Riddle of Manitou Rock"; Part indian hermit Terry lives under Manitou Rock, a sacred site; A friendly will o' the wisp guides him to a hidden bandit treasure, but some gangsters start to interfere. "Ghost Cat" text story. "Guided Death"; Captain Davis, a pilot in the Korean conflict, bravely manages to direct an unmanned plane (a guided missile) straight into its target--thus blowing up a railroad tunnel. "Cry from the Coffin"; A nameless man hits his head on a fire hydrant in the street and falls into a locked-in-state of being; Fully conscious, but unable to move or speak he has to witness identification by his unfaithful wife, an autopsy in which his heart is removed and his own funeral. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Sol Brodsky. "Welcome to Pluto," art by Joe Sinnott; The story begins in 1993 by showing muscle builder Bruto winning a body building competition; Bruto was shown to be a cruel callous man as when a disable child try asking for his autograph, not only did Bruto kicked the kid to the ground but destroyed his autograph book. "Just Around the Corner" text story. "The Man Who Knew Everything!", art by Joe Maneely; An encyclopedia publisher who is disrespected by his employees buys a robot to replace the editor-in-chief; The assistant editors become fed up with taking correction from the machine so, thinking that he is human, prepare to assault him. "White on Black!", art by Louis Ravielli; A space explorer steals an alien camera to photograph Earth and the result makes everything on Earth appear as a negative; He tells the scientists that he must be sent into space to take another photograph with the piece of film he has left, but when he develops it in the white on black darkroom, it causes the picture to be overexposed and turn out all white. "The Beginning!", script by Carl Wessler, art by Ed Goldfarb; One scientist argues that men descended from the sea and another that man has descended from the ape; The sea theorist develops a serum that will regress them to their beginnings and challenges his opponent to submit to an injection of the serum. "Can You Picture This?", art by Gil Evans; One night a lone Photographer named Harry was working on his photograph for cheesecake phot when he accidental spilled all of his developing formula into the water; To his amazement, he see the women from each photo stepping out into the real world. 36 pgs., full color. 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.

"Getting the Jump" (1/2 pg), "Let's Eat" (1/2 pg), "Fiddling Around" (1/2 pg), "All Wool and a Yard Wide" (1/2 pg), "Fore and After!" (1/2 pg), "It's a Bargain?" (1/2 pg), "Set 'Em Up" (1/2 pg), "Chute the Works" (1/2 pg), "A Lion's Tale", Fauntleroy "Faunts Folly" (1/2 pg), Fauntleroy "Quill We Meet Again" (1/2 pg), "The Backseat Bliss" (1 pg), "Sitting Tight!" (1/2 pg), "The Slow Burn" (1/2 pg), "A Fight to the Finish" by Al Fagaly , "Movie Chatter" article (2 pgs), "Forget me Nut!" (1 pg), "Side by Side" (1/2 pg), "Sprinkle Sprinkle Little Hose" (1/2 pg), "He's all Heart!" (1/2 pg), "The Depot Dandy!" (1/2 pg), Fauntleroy "Where There's Smoke..." (1 pg), Fauntleroy "Spring is Here", "In There Pitchin'!" (1/2 pg), "Puss and Boot" (1/2 pg), "Everything is Ducky (1/2 pg), "Movie Madness" (1/2 pg). 36 pages, FC. Cover price $0.10.

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Supermouse in "Stop the Music", Buster Bunny in 'untitled' [Get out of bed, Lazybones!] (1/2 pg), "Big Ears" text story (1 pg), Ziggy and Zag in "Trouble Bruin" (2 pgs), Pinky Pig in "Face Value" (1/2 pg), Roscoe in "Cleaning House" (2 pgs), "Dorinda's Ducklings" text story (1 pg), Supermouse in "Small Fry", "Lucky Duck" in 'untitled' [Look at that faker!]. 36 pages, FC. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Win Mortimer. Superman's Other Life, script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Al Plastino; Superman travels back in time and creates a new life for himself as a disc jockey. Jerry Jitterbug humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. A Doghouse For Superman, script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Al Plastino; Superman briefly becomes an alien's pet! Listen To the Cricket text article by Barry Havens. Lois Lane, Policewoman starring Superman, Cracker Moreau, and Silver Skene, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Katy Keene back-up story by Bill Woggon. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Jack Davis. "Tight Grip!", script by Al Feldstein, art by Jack Davis; This story is narrated by a trunk and concerns the murder of a woman the trunk is fond of; When the murderer attempts to hide in the trunk, he panics and shoots holes through it. "Only Skin Deep!", script by Al Feldstein, art by Reed Crandall; A man marries a woman at Mardi Gras who wears a hag mask. "Big Fish!" text story. "Last Laugh," script by Al Feldstein, art by Will Elder; An obese practical joker with a stomach problem visits a doctor and relates a practical joke involving getting old clothes and bloody butchered chunks of horse flesh to take down to the train yard near where some children regularly play. "Mournin' Mess," script by Bill Gaines (co-plot) and Albert B. Feldstein (co-plot, script), art by Graham Ingels (as Ghastly); The Grateful Hoboes, Outcasts, and Unwanteds' Layaways Society is run by a man who read 'Midnight Mess' in Tales from the Crypt #35, and offers a pleasant burial for the penniless. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Howard Rosenberger. Stories and art by Howard Rosenberger, Mel Keefer and Jack Sparling. Pre-Code horror comics from Toby Press. A creature from the depths is summoned by the sound of a foghorn, in an early comics version of the classic Ray Bradbury story "The Foghorn." An arrogant lawyer believes he is so smart that he can trick the Devil himself. Harriet marries a decrepit old man for his money, only to learn that he's immortal and has placed a horrible curse on any man who loves Harriet. The Man Who Tricked the Devil; Die for the Beggar; The Beast from the Deep; Dinky. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Lex Barker photo cover. "Tarzan Builds a Home," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Young Prince Illonyi is injured by two hunters and taken to the city to be sold as a slave but Tarzan comes to his rescue. "Boy Meets Bolgani," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Boy and Dombie battle a gorilla that is raiding Chief Buto's crops. "The Thipdar's Prey," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan and Dr. MacWhirtle travel to the Valley of Monsters to retrieve some Pteranodon eggs for scientific study. "Reunion" text story starring Mabu. Untitled Brothers of the Spear story, script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; Dan-El and Natongo learn of the death of General Kongoni. Nagopa and Han-Ool escape from the dungeon where Dan-El had them placed. The Thipdars of Pal-Ul-Don illustration by Jesse Marsh. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Weekly U.K. comic featuring Edgar Rice Burroughs' famous hero. Tarzan by Barry, reprinting daily comic strips. 28 pages, B&W.

Weekly U.K. comic featuring Edgar Rice Burroughs' famous hero. Tarzan by Barry, reprinting daily comic strips. 28 pages, B&W.

Weekly U.K. comic featuring Edgar Rice Burroughs' famous hero. Tarzan by Barry, reprinting daily comic strips. 28 pages, B&W.

Weekly U.K. comic featuring Edgar Rice Burroughs' famous hero. Tarzan by Barry, Colorized Lex Barker Movie Photo Cover, "Arizona Bill" Fumetti, reprinting daily comic strips. 28 pages, B&W.

2nd and later printings. Story and Art by Andre Francois. Introduction by Walt Kelly. Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 10-in., 120 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover pencils by Warren Kremer. Too Young to Know, art by Lee Elias. Bride Of The Month, pencils by Bob Powell, inks by Bob Powell Studio [Bob Powell, Howard Nostrand, George Seifringer, Martin Epp]. Runaway Husband, art by Warren Kremer. Ugly Rumor, pencils by Bob Powell, inks by Bob Powell Studio [Bob Powell, Howard Nostrand, George Seifringer, Martin Epp]. I Married For Fun, art by Bill Draut. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 18 - October 5th 1953. Celebrity gossip magazine. 4-in. x 6-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 19 - October 12th 1953. Celebrity gossip magazine. 4-in. x 6-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 20 - October 19st 1953. Celebrity gossip magazine. 4-in. x 6-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 21 - October 26th 1953. Celebrity gossip magazine. 4-in. x 6-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 22 - November 2nd 1953. Celebrity gossip magazine. 4-in. x 6-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 23 - November 16th 1953. Celebrity gossip magazine. 4-in. x 6-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $5.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Back cover detached 30%.

Vol. 7, No. 1 - October 1953. 7" x 9.75", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Photo cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "Not Sure of Her Heart"; "They Scared Men Away" reprinted from Real Secrets (1950) #3; "Because He Needed Me"; and "Daring for Once". Text articles: "Be Lovely, Be Popular: Take That Chance...To Success..." reprinted as "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #36; and "Are You Good Company? For Lovelier Eyes, For Beautiful Nails, What to Wear on a Date..." reprinted as "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #32. Indicia states "TEN-STORY LOVE". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Fair $2.65 View scans Water damage: Extensive. Staple rust: Slight.

Volume 37, Issue 10 - October, 1953.. 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. Includes: "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller, Arthur Miller discusses The Crucible as told by John and Alice Griffin, and much more. 8.5-in. x 11-in, 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Auction Item: GD 2.0 View scans Auction opens October 3 Water damage.

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Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $190.00 View scans 1.75" Cumulative spine split. Miscut (affects panel edges). Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by Bud Plant

Edited by Will Lieberson and V.A. Provisiero. Cover by Sheldon (Shelly) Moldoff. Stories by Bill Woolfolk and unknown. Art by Bob McCarty, Bud Thompson and unknown. Horror tales that are so scary they could only lead you to believe that This Magazine is Haunted! In this issue: A family curse haunts castle Tolchime. Oscar Tolchime, the last descendant, is trapped there and has to face the vengeful spirit of Lady Constance, who was put to death there 400 years before, in "The Tapestry of Tolchime" with art by Bob McCarty. Plus: Movie actor Jackson Blair makes his way to fame with the help of a witch's magic potion. When Blair breaks his promise to marry her in return, she makes his head disappear. In a final confrontation, Madame Dazong dies and Blair gets equipped with a new, horrible head in "The Man Who Lost His Head!" by Bill Woolfolk and Bud Thompson. Also: We accompany Warren Hopkins on his journey from his deathbed to the pearly gates. In between he takes over his body once more, giving his family a scare when he rises as a zombie from the grave in "Where Do We Go from Here?" And: Newspaper reporter Allen Drake is assigned to cover a scientific discovery: Professor van Bohm shows him proof of an alien invasion...and dies moments after. Drake has to run for his life, but everywhere he turns, the aliens are already in control in "The Formless Shadows" with inks by Thompson. Plus: 2-page text story "Dark Angel" written by John Martin, and 1-page stories "The Haunted Treasure" and "The Mystery of the Poltergeist"! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Copy does not include 3-D Glasses. Stories and art by Joe Kubert, Norman Maurer and Leonard Maurer. This is the second printing, October 1953, distinguished by its standard Golden Age size and glossy cover stock. The very first 3-D comic, published to coincide with the 1950s 3-D craze, features early art by comics legend Joe Kubert. Mighty Mouse learns the "fire planet" Sola is on a collision course with Earth - but is it a natural disaster, or an invasion? The Terry Bears can annoy Papa twice as much, now that they have a boomerang. Two mice try to set a new speed record, with unintended consequences that only Mighty Mouse can deal with. Plus an explanation of how 3-D works, and instructions for using 3-D glasses. Mighty Mouse: Men of Sola!; Dimwit; Mighty Mouse: Jupiter Saboteurs; Terry Bears: Unexpected Return; Mighty Mouse: Jungle Dangers; Sourpuss; Terry Bears: Silence Please. 32 pages, B/W with 3-D effects. Cover price $0.25.

Copy includes original 3-D glasses. Stories and art by Joe Kubert, Norman Maurer and Leonard Maurer. This is the second printing, October 1953, distinguished by its standard Golden Age size and glossy cover stock. The very first 3-D comic, published to coincide with the 1950s 3-D craze, features early art by comics legend Joe Kubert. Mighty Mouse learns the "fire planet" Sola is on a collision course with Earth - but is it a natural disaster, or an invasion? The Terry Bears can annoy Papa twice as much, now that they have a boomerang. Two mice try to set a new speed record, with unintended consequences that only Mighty Mouse can deal with. Plus an explanation of how 3-D works, and instructions for using 3-D glasses. Mighty Mouse: Men of Sola!; Dimwit; Mighty Mouse: Jupiter Saboteurs; Terry Bears: Unexpected Return; Mighty Mouse: Jungle Dangers; Sourpuss; Terry Bears: Silence Please. 32 pages, B/W with 3-D effects. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $15.00 View scan Water damage. Staple rust with migration.

Copy includes original 3-D glasses. Cover by Norman Maurer. Stories and art by Joe Kubert and Norman Maurer. St. John, pioneer of celebrity comics and 3-D comics, combines the two as Moe, Larry and Shemp leap off the page. A mad scientist tricks the Stooges into test-piloting his rocketship to the moon. The Stooges are hired as store detectives to catch the thief known as The Chimp. Stunt performer Jeanie Steele goes on a location shoot in the jungle and danger follows, in a story with early art by comics legend Joe Kubert. Men in the Moon; Two Drips and a Droop!; The Nightmares of Benedict Bogus; Stunt Girl; Pie-Rates Reward. 32 pages, B/W with 3-D effects. Cover price $0.25.

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Add to cart FR 1.0 $6.80 View scan Generic 3D glasses included. 7 1/2" cumulative spine split. Cover detached.

Does not include original 3-D glasses. Cover by Norman Maurer. Stories and art by Joe Kubert and Norman Maurer. St. John, pioneer of celebrity comics and 3-D comics, combines the two as Moe, Larry and Shemp leap off the page. A mad scientist tricks the Stooges into test-piloting his rocketship to the moon. The Stooges are hired as store detectives to catch the thief known as The Chimp. Stunt performer Jeanie Steele goes on a location shoot in the jungle and danger follows, in a story with early art by comics legend Joe Kubert. Men in the Moon; Two Drips and a Droop!; The Nightmares of Benedict Bogus; Stunt Girl; Pie-Rates Reward. 32 pages, B/W with 3-D effects. Cover price $0.25.

No. 48. "Quentin Durward". 5.25" x 7", 64 pages, B&W.

No. 47. "Lorna Doone". 5.25" x 7", 64 pages, B&W.

No. 48. "Quentin Durward". 5.25" x 7", 64 pages, B&W.

Volume 10, Issue 2 - October, 1953. Painted cover by Billy Devorss. Vintage men's interest magazine focused entirely on amateur lingerie pin-up pictorials. 8" x 11.5", 50 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.25.

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Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Featuring: Tom & Jerry tale; Adventures of Tom tale; Barney Bear & Benny Burro tale; Big Spike & Little Tyke tale; Bertie Bird text story "Bertie Bird's Night Out"; Wuff the Prairie Dog tale; Jerry & Tuffy 2-pager; Fuzzy & Wuzzy tale; Flip 'n' Dip 2-pager; and Droopy 1-pager. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.