Comic books May 1949

Volume 3, Issue 1 - May, 1949. Peter Driben cover. Men's interest magazine with sensational articles illustrated by posed photos, and also some pin-ups and glamour photos. 8.25" x 11.5", 60 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Otto Binder, Frank Little, Frank Bolle, Kurt Schaffenberger and Bill Woolfolk. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Dr. Sivana's latest invention, the Ghost Machine, brings all his evil ancestors to plague Captain Marvel, in a story with art by Superman artist Kurt Schaffenberger. Ibis and Taia seek explorers lost in a desert, and stumble on the entrance to the Underworld, complete with Cerberus the three-headed dog. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Keep a Chill From Your Bill." Captain Marvel: Sivana's Family Tree; Doc Sorebones; Wilbur the Waiter; The Culture Corner; Golden Arrow: Flaming Destruction; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Lance O'Casey: The Pirate's Festival!; Nick and Dick; Freshman Freddy: The Patient Patient; Ibis the Invincible: The Land of the Lost. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Kid Colt in "The Curse of the Chinese Idol!" Two-Gun Kid in "The Land Pirate!" Tex MOragn in "The Disguise That Failed!" Blaze Carson in "Too Many Kilers!" Tex Taylor in "Trapped at Haddon Forks!" Two-page text story, "Stranger in Town." Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bob Lubbers. Edited by J.F. Byrne and William R. Shelton. Stories and art by Bob Lubbers, Cesare Avai, Joe Doolin, Frank Fermonetti, George Evans, Alvin Hollingsworth and Maurice Whitman. Aviation-themed adventure, combat and history tales from pioneering comics publisher Fiction House. Captain Wings is part of a mission to deliver food to Korea, but they are attacked by the terrorist known as the Fanatic; Reporter Jane Martin seeks a lost Mexican city; Suicide Smith realizes that a camera crew documenting the Jivaro tribe is actually trying to steal their gold. Captain Wings; Jane Martin; King of the Congo; Air Heroes of World War II; Phantom Falcon; Suicide Smith; Ghost Squadron. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 4, Issue 6 - May 1949, 8" x 11.5", 58 pages, B&W. Painted cover by Peter Driben. Vintage men's interest magazine with a focus on cheesecake pin-up photography featuring young amateur models of the time. MATURE CONTENT Cover price $0.25.

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Western stories featuring female outlaws from Fox Feature Syndicate. Bronco Moll Malloy is described as "the fightin-est filly in the Dakota territory...deadlier than any trigger-mad desperado...with a cold-blooded ruthlessness matched only by the mankilling felines of the jungle;" Rita makes history as the last female highwayman of the Old West; Belle Brander moves into Cactus Corners and brings her outlaw cohorts with her. Another fun cover by an unknown artist. Bronco Moll Malloy, The Tigress of Oglala; I Was the Last Woman Road Agent; The Peria Grant; Belle Of the Badlands; The History of Kansas. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by Bernard Sachs. "Nine Lives Club," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; A stuntman organizes publicity stunts to cover up his crime career. "Jaxo, Master of Thought," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Dirk Jaxo's invention blocks brain waves and makes people lose control of their actions. Wonder Women of History: four-page Fanny Burney bio, art by Paul Reinman. Two-page article, "Rings on Your Fingers." "The Stolen Forest," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; An unscrupulous lumberer threatens the home of the Leprechauns. Wonder Woman Contest Winners. Junior Justice Society of America page; Dr. Mid-Nite sends an important secret code message to JJSA members. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Win Mortimer. The Two Lois Lanes starring Superman, art by Al Plastino; Criminals use a double of Lois to distract Superman; Superman uses his strength to squeeze coal into a diamond. A Day In The Life of Robin Hood, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Green Arrow switches places in time with Robin Hood. Ben Hur Wins a Race starring Doc & Fatty, art by Howard Sherman. The Handcuffs of Fate starring Boy Commandos, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Danger Sign starring Zatara, script by George Kashdan, art by Joe Kubert. Bebe two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. Foreign Flags Over America text article, script by William I. Irwin, art by Raymond Perry. 4 Killers Against Fate starring Batman, art by Jim Mooney. 76 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Stories and art by Ellis Chambers. St. John's short-lived Jubilee imprint published these kid-friendly adaptations of classic stories. An adaptation of the classic fairy tale of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi. The fairy brings wooden puppet Pinocchio to life, but he finds that living right is the real challenge. And misguided "friends" aren't making it any easier for him to become a real boy. Plus instructions for making a Pinocchio puppet. Pinocchio; Pinocchio Meets the Evil Doers; Make Your Own Pinocchio Puppet! Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo covers begin. Art by Bill Draut, Al Eadeh, John Belfi, Vic Donahue and Jack Kirby. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Redhead Judy is ashamed to tell Hal she works as a "taxi dancer," or dancer for hire. 17-year-old Laurie insists on marrying her beau, but her parents think she's too young. Nancy Hale gives advice to a girl whose reputation is damaged because she likes to dance. Too Wise For Romance; A Very Young Bride; Girl or Goddess?; Love Finds a Way; Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic; Old Maid. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

#11 on cover; Vol. 2 No. 5 in indicia. Cover by Jack Kirby. Stories by Jack Kirby? and unknown. Art by Leonard Starr, Jack Kirby, Bill Draut, Lee Elias?, Joe Simon and unknown. April has got to keep on singing -- she mustn't let the gang see what losing Bill's love is doing to her! Featuring: "Big City Girl!" Plus: "The Town and Toni Benson!"; "The Language of Love"; "My Father´s New Wife!"; and a 3-page Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic story! Also: 2-page text story "Second Chance for Love"! 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 3, No. 3 - May , 1949. 5.5" x 7.5", 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.