Comic books February 1947

February 2, 1947. Spirit Weekly Newspaper section. Scripts/layouts by Eisner, Eisner/Nordling, Eisner/Mercer, or Spranger/Eisner; inks by Eisner or Eisner/Spranger. Tabloid Sized Newsprint, 10-3/4" x 15", 8 pages, full color.

February 9, 1947. Spirit Weekly Newspaper section. Scripts, pencils/inks by Eisner except where noted. Tabloid Sized Newsprint, 10-3/4" x 15", 8 pages, full color.

February 16, 1947. Spirit Weekly Newspaper section. Scripts, pencils/inks by Eisner except where noted. Tabloid Sized Newsprint, 10-3/4" x 15", 8 pages, full color.

February 23, 1947. Spirit Weekly Newspaper section. Scripts, pencils/inks by Eisner except where noted. Tabloid Sized Newsprint, 10-3/4" x 15", 8 pages, full color.

Solo Robin stories begin this issue with "The Teen-Age Terrors" (Batman cameo). Robotman in "Cupid & Crime Inc.," Penniless Palmer in "Bounce and Kickback," the Star-Spangled Kid in "Dugan Dons a Top Hat," and Liberty Belle in "The Case of the French Heiress" (by Chuck Winter and Don Cameron). One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie Saves the Sailplane" by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 41, Issue 1 - February, 1947. 6.75" x 9", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Children's magazine featuring stories, illustrations, songs and more. 48 pages, PC/PB&W, 7" x 10". Cover price $0.25.

Stories and art by Chester Gould, Harold Gray, Stanley Link, Frank Willard, Walter Berndt, Martin Branner, Al Posen and Carl Ed. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Mr. Smart's two pals keep trying to get between him and the beautiful Susie Q. Tiny Tim uses his shrinking powers to get the better of two thugs, then learns that Tommy is a virtual prisoner of Mrs. Greedy. Clyde runs into danger while hunting the monstrous ape Gambadong in the Congo. Also featuring popular strips Little Orphan Annie and Dick Tracy. Moon Mullins; Dick Tracy; Tiny Tim; Smitty; Little Joe; Sweeney & Son; Winnie Winkle; Harold Teen; Little Orphan Annie; Clyde Beatty. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Bert and Sue bondage cover by Warren Kramer (as 'DOC'). In order of appearance: The Adventures of Bert and Sue, 'The Adventure of the Corpse on the Course!'" art by Ken Battefield; "Harry the Hack"; "UNO: United Nations Investigator, 'The Mystery of the Missing Memoirs'"; "Copper Clancy"; and "Mr. Risk, 'Clue of the Blood Red Clay!'". "Fireworks for a Saddle Bum" text story by Cliff Howe, reprinted from Hap Hazard Comics (1944) #2 and from Four Favorites (1941) #17, and reprinted in Super Mystery Comics Vol. 6 (1946) #5 and in Four Favorites (1941) #29. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Wayne Boring. Playthings of Peril starring Superman, The Toyman, and Lois Lane, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Ira Yarbrough, inks by George Roussos. The Men Who Didn't Die On Time starring Superman, Samuel C. Owens, Lois Lane, and Joe Swift, pencils by Ira Yarbrough. Sky Ride text story by Mel Terret. Shakespeare's Ghost Writer starring Superman, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Ira Yarbrough; Supes helps Shakespeare write MACBETH! Salesman Sam humor page by Phil Berube. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

#51 in a series of 90. Superman-Tim is a boys' clothing catalog, activity book, and comic book all rolled into one, featuring Superman illustrations throughout. All issues are 16 pages unless a Superman story is inserted (bringing page count to 24 or 36 pages). Every issue encourages boys not to be a "Whoo-Shoo" -- a boy who reads "Superman-Tim" but doesn't buy clothes from the Superman-Tim Store. Copyright 1947 by National Comics Pub., Inc., under license to Tim Promotions, Inc. B&W with a single color, 5 1/2 in. x 8 in.

Edited by William DeGrouchy. Cover by George Marcoux. Stories by George Marcoux, Ed Gruskin and Clare Dwiggins. Supersnipe in "Pack Up Your Troubles, Trouble," plus Bobby Crusoe (chapter two), Osbert the Ostrich, Dotty, and a two-page Supersnipe's Diary text story. 52 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Jack Hearne. Cadet story, art by Nina Albright. Targetoons humor page by Milt Hammer. Gary Stark story, art by Don Rico. Bull's-Eye Bill western story. The Effigy of Death starring Target and the Targeteers, art by Ken Battefield. Candid Charlie story, art by Harry Fuller. Targetoons humor two-pager by Milt Hammer. The Fence's Double starring Chameleon, art by William Allison. A Bad Day starring Fraidy-Cat Phil, script and art by Art Helfant. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Theatre Arts Monthly (April, 1947). 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: "Death of a Critic" by Dudley Nichols, "The Characters Make the Play" by Terence Rattigan, and much more. 8.5-in. x 11-in., printed on a nice heavy stock. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Alex Schomburg. Edited by Ned Pines. Stories by Richard Hughes, Lin Streeter, Charles S. Strong, Ken Champin, Edmond Good, Art Saaf, Oliver Buchahan, Donald Bayne Hobart, and Ken Battefield. Chock full of action and adventure, these are Thrilling Comics! 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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February, 1947. Cover by Earle K. Bergey. Stories by Murray Leinster, Henry Kuttner, Joed Cahill, Samuel Mines, John Russell Fearn, Woodrow Wilson Smith, and Edmond Hamilton. Three Virgil Finlay illustrations. 7-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 116 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.15.

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Stories and art by Phil De Lara and others. Funny-animal antics from Magazine Enterprises. Pete (aka The Mighty Atom) and Polly find a toy sailboat that fits them perfectly; Tom-Tom is captured by a vulture, and his animal pals scramble to save him; Pinocchio runs away from home, but Judy uses her Magic Chalk to convince him to return. Muggsy Mouse; Koko and Kola: Land of the Talking Ponies!; Judy and the Magic Chalk; Magic Heart; Trixie Pixies; Tom-Tom the Jungle Boy; Goofus the Gopher; Catchy and Scrapps. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Rudolph Dirks. Stories and art by Al Capp, Ernie Bushmiller, Rudolph Dirks, Sam Leff, Bernard Dibble, Ernest Hix, Raeburn Van Buren and Dick Moores. Sometimes listed as Tip Top Comics Vol. 11 #7. Tip Top Comics presented color reprints of United Features newspaper comic strips. While visiting his home farm, Curly Kahoe learns that young Danny is suffering from malnutrition from his time on the streets of New York. Fritzi Ritz shows off her mad skills at the ski jump, but says she's afraid of heights. Bill Bumlin berates the household for frivolous spending, then gets conned into purchasing tons of junk by a traveling salesman. Plus a Li'l Abner storyline by Al Capp. Li'l Abner; The Captain and the Kids; Stamp Tips; Curly Kayoe; Abbie an' Slats; Bill Bumlin; Back Home Again; Jim Hardy; Nancy; Fritzi Ritz; How It Began. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by A. W. Nugent, Albert J. Nevins, Violet Moore Higgins, Jay Griffin (as Griffin Jay), and Chester G. Marsh. Presenting fiction and non-fiction stories, many of which are religious in nature—a Treasure Chest of fun and facts! 32 pages, full color.

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Cover by Malcolm Kildale. Stories by A. W. Nugent, Jeanne M. Lawson, Clara Peck (as Clara Ciseneack), Mary Coughlin, Malcolm Kildale, Bill Berry, Rudolph Amato, George F. Foley, Jr., Harry Fisk, and Jim Mooney. Presenting fiction and non-fiction stories, many of which are religious in nature—a Treasure Chest of fun and facts! 32 pages, full color.

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Stories based on actual people and events. The most interesting story is "Aviation Wonder Kid," which is about teen-ager Martin Caiden, who impressed (and worried) military intelligence with his extensive knowledge of aviation secrets (they thought he even may have been a spy). Caiden went on to become a prolific author, including writing the novel "Cyborg," which was the basis for the popular 70s TV show "The Six Million Dollar Man"! Cover price $0.10.

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February 1947. Cover art by Richard Cardiff. True crime articles, stories and photos. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 116 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Carl Barks, Floyd Gottfredson, Bill Walsh, Bob Karp, Hubie Karp, Roger Armstrong, George Waiss, Bill Wright, and Al Taliaferro. Sometimes listed as Vol. 7 #5. The long-running vehicle for Disney character comics featured work by Carl Barks, Floyd Gottfredson, and Pogo's Walt Kelly. In a classic story from the Mickey Mouse comic strip, Mickey's new landlord wants to evict him. In a story by Barks, Donald's nephews go to great lengths to convince Donald that his homemade bug spray creates giant bugs. Bucky Bug gets help from Santa when a discarded Christmas tree threatens to crush the town. Donald Duck; Bucky Bug; Li'l Bad Wolf; Mickey Mouse; Goofy: The Big Wash; Br'er Rabbit; The New Idea; Straight Shooters; Mickey Mouse: Eviction. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 52, Issue 7 - February 1947. "A Magazine for Boys and Girls." Stories, poems, and activities designed for kids. 7-in. x 10-in., 36 pages, PC,PB&W Cover price $0.15.

Captain Marvel in "The Atomic Shop," Golden Arrow in "The Delight of Helpful Jones," Ibis the Invincible in "The Land of Legends," Whitey Whiskers and Daniel Boone Jr. in "It's Cold in Them thar Hills," and Crime Smasher in "The Footloose Cinderella." Two "Comix Cards" feature Ibis and Bulletman/Bulletgirl. One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie Saves the Sailplane" by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.