Comic books January 1948

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Fiction, poetry, tips, recipes, decorating, fashion and more. 10.75" x 13.75", 124 pages, B&W Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Harry G. Peter. "The Secret of the Kidnapped Dummy," script by Joye Hummel (as Charles Moulton), art by Harry G. Peter; Paula builds a Diana Prince robot dummy to present an award to Wonder Woman, unaware that the ceremony will make both women targets for a gangster's revenge. Wonder Women of History: two-page Sacajawea bio, art by Robert Sale. "The Legend of Rainbow and Stardust," script by William Moulton Marston, art by Harry G. Peter; On a visit to Etta's Ranch in Texas, Wonder Woman and the Holliday Girls fend off rustlers with the help of Rainbow and Stardust, two legendary horses. Two-page text story, "The Great Problem" by Ted Udall. "The Mystical Power of Idea-Forms," script by William Moulton Marston (as Charles Moulton), art by Harry G. Peter; Panicking when Wonder Woman is sucked from the robot plane on the way to Paradise Island, Etta is reassured by Hippolyte, who shows in the Magic Sphere Wonder Woman has been taken to the past as an "idea-form" to help a young girl save her kingdom from an evil usurper. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Winslow Mortimer. The Man Who Could Not Die! starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Ray Burnley; When Lucky Starr visits a swami, he is told that he was born under a lucky star and he will get a sign from the future. The Case of the Camera Crimes starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. The Bandits and Books starring Zatara, script by Joe Samachson, art by William F. White. Bebe humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Killer with the Golden Voice starring The Boy Commandos. The Heel and Toe Juggler starring Three-Ring Binks, script and art by Jack Farr. The Seventh Wonder of the World starring Superman, script by Jerry Siegel ?, pencils by Ira Yarbrough [as Joe Shuster], inks by Stan Kaye ? [as Joe Shuster]; On a way back from a case, Superman stops over in Egypt to admire the pyramids and is swept back into time by way of a time bridge to aid the forces of King Cheops against an evil high priest AND to actually build one of the pyramids! 76 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Stories and art by Carl Pfeufer and Marc Swayze. A Fawcett anthology with an emphasis on superhero adventure. Mr. Scarlet and Pinky witness a near-miss hit-and-run and find themselves on the trail of a deadly formula. Commando Yank battles Axis war criminals who want revenge for losing WWII. Plus a profusion of vintage comics-format ads, including a Tootsie Roll ad, Captain Tootsie Saves the School Party, with art by Shazam co-creator CC Beck. Ozzie: On Your Toes; Boy Scout Bob; Mr. Scarlet and Pinky: Formula for Death; Phantom Eagle: Gangsters of the Air!; Muscle Hedd; Penny Graves: Sign of the Dancing Dolls; Richard Richard, Private Dick: The Case of Tramp; Whipper-Snappers; Dippy Detours; Commando Yank: Death on a White Flag. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Wayne Boring (credited as Jim Cannon). Stories and art by Wayne Boring (credited as Jim Cannon), Robert Plate, Milt Hammer, John Graham, E. J. Reeves, Joe Certa, Art Helfant and Harvey Fuller. Bespectacled, eccentric detective "King" Cole Jr. takes over his father's detective agency. A football pro hires Young King Cole to confront blackmailers, leading to Cole being fitted for cement shoes and a trip into the river. Toni Gayle flees a killer by running through an amusement park, in a story by Superman artist Wayne Boring (credited as Jim Cannon). Goatee'd criminologist Dr Doom (no relation to Victor) tries to prove whether a woman is a kleptomaniac, or if her story of being framed for shoplifting is actually true. Toni Gayle action-girl cover by Superman artist Wayne Boring (credited as Jim Cannon). Young King Cole; Toni Gayle; Hammertoones; Fingers of Guilt; Dr. Doom; Dr. Drew the Zoo Man: The Case of the Killer Ape; Boitram the Boiglar; Homer K. Beagle: The Case of the Hairless Hound. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. "Marriage Contract," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; High school student Kitty and her working-class family live in a slum area; She is attracted to lawyer Eddie, but her father makes a deal with Mike: if Kitty marries Mike, hell pay them a weekly allowance to raise their standard of living. "Campus Outcast," art by Bill Draut; Department store clerk Pat envies the local college students, especially athlete Stan; Pat attends the prom with her would-be boyfriend Joe (attending college on the G.I. Bill), but uses the opportunity to meet Stan. "His Best Friend's Sweetheart!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; Ruth and Jim get engaged before he leaves for service in the war; Jims friend Ted keeps Ruth company, but she suspects he wants to be more than a friend; When Jim comes home, Ted gives him a job as a salesman, which keeps Jim away from Ruth. "A Nice Point of Law" text story. "Love or a Career?", art by Jerry Robinson and Mort Meskin; Anne becomes the writer for radio commentator Eric, but rejects his romantic advances; Eric gets engaged to socialite Barbara; Annes work suffers and Barbara dumps Eric because its obvious he loves Anne. "Man-Hater!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; Female athlete Bobbie says "no man will ever tame me!" and vows to become an architect "as good as any man!"; During summer vacation she meets Larry, who says he loves her; Bobbie will "never submit to becoming a disheveled drudge and humble wife as long as Ive a chance for a profession that will bring me respect and dignity!" 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

"Rulah" panel exhibits Fredric Wertham's injury-to-the-eye motif; see "Rulah...The Menaced Maidens!" story page five, panel seven. In order of appearance: "Rulah Jungle Goddess, Bloodstained Fangs!" reprinted in Wild Women (1999) #1 and Vixens, Vamps and Vipers SC (2014 EA Press) Lost Villainesses of Golden Age Comics #1-1ST; "Rulah Jungle Goddess, The Thirsty Stone!" reprinted as "The Bloodthirsty Stone.." in Terrors of the Jungle (1952) #10; "Buccaneers" reprinted in Frank Buck (1950) #71; "Rulah Jungle Goddess, The Menaced Maidens!"; and "Tropical Topics, The Lion, King of the Jungle" art by Louis Zansky. "Bloom of Death" text story. Indicia states "ZOOT COMICS". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.