Comic books January 1951

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Jan 1951. Cover by Charles A. Kennedy. Horror and supernatural stories by Gordon MacCreagh "The Hand of Saint Ury", David Eynon, Allen Masterson, August Derleth "Something From Out There", Margaret St. Clair, Frank Owen, Elizabeth Counselman, and Allison V. Harding. Illustrations by Charles A. Kennedy, Joseph Eberle, Vincent Napoli, John N. Anderson, Hannes Bok, and Fred Humiston. 6 3/4-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 96 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

UK edition, one shilling cover price. Vol. 43 #2 - Jan. 1951. 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/4-in., 96 pages, black and white. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Howard Sherman. Death Detail starring the Wyoming Kid, art by Howard Sherman. A Man Must Do His Best starring Rodeo Rick, script by Gardner Fox, art by Tom Cooke. The Invisible Rustlers starring Nighthawk, script by Gardner Fox, art by Leonard Starr. The Hostage of Carrion Gulch starring Cowboy Marshal, art by Ed Smalle Jr. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by John Prentice. Stories and art by Ed Smalle and others. Outlaws, gunfighters, and tales of the Old West - some true, and others merely legends. A stagecoach driver figures out how to get the drop on robbers every time. A high-stakes card game leads to a gunfight when the con is revealed. A traveling tenor decides to join forces with the Blanton Gang to rob the patrons of his shows. Tuffy's Hidden Cannon; Buckskin Benson; The Stranger from Idaho; Star-Heeled Boots; Tonsils on the Trail; Frontier Facts; The Tin Badge; Death of a Polecat. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Leonard Frank and Carl Pfeufer. Fawcett's tales of Western heroes from folklore and the movies. Tex Ritter sets out to prove Riley innocent of horse thievery, before he hangs for it. Gabby Hayes is enlisted by his old pals in the Canadian Mounties to come north and help them find the crazed outlaw Deadshot Dagger. Outlaws steal an entire train, and masquerade as the train crew sent to pick up a gold shipment. Plus a profusion of vintage comics-format ads, including one featuring movie cowboy Rocky Lane. Tex Ritter: The Web of Death!; Tall Tale Talbert and His Escapade; Monte Hale: The Mother Goose Crimes; Slim Carson: The Goatherd's Clue; Stirup Stuart; Gabby Hayes: Danger in the Frozen North; Li'l Buck; Big Bow and Little Arrow: The Lost Trust!; Cactus Brain; Tom Mix: The Train of Doom! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 7, Issue 5 - January, 1951. 6.75" x 9.75", 134 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Mort Leav. Stories by Bill Woolfolk, Syd Shores, Bill Woolfolk, Mort Lawrence, Pete Tumlinson, and John Rosenberger. True tales from the Old West, starring such real-life characters as Wild Bill Pecos, Nuggets Nugent, Lobo the Wolf Boy, Ike Clanton, Calamity Kate (Patricia Layne), and Waco Johnny. 52 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

January 1951. Cover by Peter Driben. "The Stories Behind the Headlines". This issue: Inside the White Slave Rings, Do Wives Ruin Athletes?, Half Woman - Half Lion, What Bing Saw in Paris?, What Did 8000 Women Confess to Dr. Kinsey? Movie He-Men go Girlie and more. 8.25-in. x 11-in., 58 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Clem Weisbecker, Walter Palais, Otto Binder, Bill Woolfolk and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Captain Marvel has fought a lot of strange villains, but the cloud thief is a new one even for him. Bluenoses in Dry Gulch threaten violence against a theater troupe if they put on their show, and Golden Arrow gets bodyguard duty. Ibis and Taia must prevent evil sorcerers from taking over the Earth. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Clap without Mishap." Captain Marvel: The Man Who Stole the Clouds; Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb; Golden Arrow: Box Office Appeal; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Doc Sorebones; Lance O'Casey: Pirate Warfare; Wilbur the Waiter; The Big Beating; Memories; Fainthart; Ibis the Invincible: The Day the Sorcerers Rule. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Issue 631 - January, 1951. The true adventure magazine for men. A collection of true stories from all over the world. 6.5" x 9.5", 100 pages, B&W.

Cover art by Everett Raymond Kinstler. Along the Apache Trail starring Wild Bill Hickok, art by Howard Larsen. The Dave Tutt Duel starring Wild Bill Hickok, art by Howard Larsen. The Bandits of Devil's Gap starring Wild Bill Hickok, art by Howard Larsen. Escape! text story, art by Howard Larsen. Triple Cross--Tales of the Silent Spaces, art by Paul Reinman. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Al Avison, Rudy Palais, John Sink, Bob Powell and Tom Gill. A showcase for Harvey's distinctive brand of pre-Code horror. The young wife of Captain Joshua Flint likes to flirt, but she doesn't realize he has evil voodoo powers. The ship called the Black Swan is cursed from the start. The mad scientist of Mad Mountain meets the perfect subject for his unholy experiments with life and death. The Monster of Mad Mountain; Horror Island; Voodoo Vengeance; The Fatal Bullet; Strange Superstitions; The Cursed Diamonds; The Icy Death; Launched in Blood; Strange Legends; The Dead Wont Die; Ghosts of Famous Pirates. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $434.00 View scans Cover detached. 3.5" cumulative spine split/tear, partially taped, with some tearing at bottom of first two wraps.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $1,995.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #2138915002 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $284.95 or Best Offer View scans Cover detached and taped in place, tape on centerfold, staining throughout interior. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow

Cover pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by Bernard Sachs. "The Wonder Woman Story," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; A female reporter gets the scoop that will win her a job at the Daily Globe over her male rival - the secret story of Wonder Woman and the Amazons. "Wonder Woman Story Part 2: Act of Treachery," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; As Mary Ellen observes the early days of the Amazons and Wonder Woman's origin, her male rival tracks her to Paradise Island, where his reckless flying threatens the Amazons. Wonder Women of History: two-page Helene Kottauer bio by Julius Schwartz, pencils by Robert Oksner, inks by John Giunta. "The Amazon and the Leprechaun," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; A leprechaun wins a scholarship to Holliday College, and Wonder Woman, as acting dean, must endure his pranks while protecting him from gangsters attempting to steal his pot of gold. "Gentlemen Be Seated" text story. "Wonder Woman - Western Whirlwind," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman and the Holliday girls travel to the "New West" for a wedding that may be cancelled when the groom's father is suspected of resuming his career as a stagecoach robber. Superboy stars in a one-page public service announcement, "How to Bring Christmas Cheer." 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

January, 1951. Cover by Van Dongen. Stories: "March Hare Mission" by Ford McCormack, "Tree of Wrath" by John Christopher, "The Tourist Trade" by Bob Tucker, "Ghost of Mr. Kitcat" by Rumer Godden, "Survival Ship" by Judith Merril, "NAAM" by R. E. Morrough, "The Green Cat" b Cleve Cartmill, "The Supremacy of Uruguay" by E. B. White, "The Fittest" by Katherine MacLean, "A Matter of Fact" by Rudyard Kipling, and "Null-P" by William Tenn. Softcover Pulp, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 128 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 1, Issue 1 - January, 1951. Wrestling magazine with some tasteful swimsuit and pin-up photography. Softcover Magazine, 8.5" x 11", 50 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

#29 on cover; Vol. 4 No. 5 in indicia. Photo Cover. Stories by unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Mort Meskin, Bill Draut and Joe Simon. Featuring: "You´re not the First!"; "Diagnosis: Love!"; "Love Also Ran!"; "Three´s a Crowd!"; 3-page Will You Help Me? story; and 2-page Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic story! Plus: 1-page article "The Well-Mannered Young Lady"! Also: 1-page article "Are You a Martyr?" 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 4, No. 11 - January , 1951. 5.5" x 7.5", 162 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.