Comic books April 1951

Stories and art by Howard Boughner, Edmond Good, Leonard Frank and Carl Pfeufer. Fawcett's tales of Western heroes from folklore and the movies. Tex Ritter must prevent sinister forces from turning a land rush into a murderous free-for-all. Wicked Willie and Sinful Sid use ventriloquism to make Gabby Hayes think his horse can talk, but when the Wells Fargo is robbed, things quickly get out of hand. Settlers find their new land is inhabited by holdouts from the Revolutionary War who are still clinging to their 18th-century ideals. Tex Ritter: Stampede for Land; Sagebrush; Preston of the Press; Two Ton Tunby; Monte Hale: The Man with the Iron Mask; Slim Carson: Bait for Gringo Bailey; Red Eagle: The Talking Totem Pole; Gabby Hayes: Right from the Horse's Mouth; Li'l Buck; Big Bow and Little Arrow: The Big Wager; Cactus Brain; Tom Mix: The Redcoat Brigade. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wild Bill Pecos in "Marshal of Tombstone City," 12 pages; Wild Bill Pecos in "The Riddle of the Petrified Forest," 8 pages, Mort Lawrence art; Nuggets Nugent in "Tooth and Consequences," 5 pages; "The Thousand Plug Hats," 2 pages; "Horse Sense," by Miles Cahn, 1 page text story; Wild Bill Pecos in "The Blind Sheriff," 7 pages; Wild Bill Pecos in "The Mystery Bandit," 6 pages. Cover by Syd Shores. Stories by Bill Woolfolk, Syd Shores, Otto Binder, Mort Lawrence, John Rosenberger, Miles Cahn, Al Luster, Bill Woolfolk, and John Buscema. True tales from the Old West, starring such real-life characters as Wild Bill Pecos and Nuggets Nugent. 52 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 24, No. 3/4 - March/April 1951. "White Tops" is the official magazine of the CFA and keeps the circus industry connected with news, articles and history and is sent to members four times per year. 8" x 10.5", 56 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. Stories and art by Otto Binder, Charlie Tomsey, Anthony Cataldo, Bill Woolfolk and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. When Billy Batson dedicates the new radio station in the town of Alligator Hide, he is surprised to see Captain Marvel is there too. Lance and Mike are hired to find sunken treasure, unaware that their clients are "dope" smugglers trying to retrieve their loot. Oil wildcatters break into a subterranean cavern where the Earth Brain dwells, and only Ibis can put it back to sleep. Captain Marvel Saves Captain Marvel; Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb; Golden Arrow: The Worthless Ranch; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Doc Sorebones; Lance O'Casey: The Mysterious Voyage!; Huck and Buck; Rancher Rollins and His Son, Junior; Birthday on the Ranch; Wilbur the Waiter; Freshman Freddy: Double Date!; Ibis the Invincible Battles the Earth Brain. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Issue 634 - April, 1951. The true adventure magazine for men. A collection of true stories from all over the world. 6.5" x 9.5", B&W.

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"The Hole Truth," pencils by Joe Edwards; Wilbur tries to go 24 hours without lying. "It Pays to be Sick," pencils by Joe Edwards; Wilbur tries to slightly injure himself so Laurie will visit him. "Snakes Alive," pencils by Joe Edwards; Wilbur gets in trouble with a toy snake prank. "The All American Town," pencils by Joe Edwards; Wilbur plays baseball. "Stuff About Stars" text article. "Wet Paint," pencils by Joe Edwards; Wilbur gets in trouble for testing a Wet Paint sign. "New Boy Friend" starring Katy Keene, art by Bill Woggon; Sis meets her new boyfriend Billy. Katy Keene cutout fashion designs. 52 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover inks by Christopher Rule. The Man Who Died Twice starring Black Rider, art by Al Hartley. Killer's Law! starring Apache Kid. The Lady and El Diablo text story, art by Russ Heath. Backfire!, art by Mike Esposito. How Gunhawk Got His Name!, art by Joe Maneely. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 6, Issue 5 - April, 1951. Cover by Peter Driben. Vintage men's interest magazine focused entirely on pin-up pictorials. 8.5" x 11.5", 60 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Winslow Mortimer. The Amazing Talents of Lois Lane starring Superman and Perry White, art by Al Plastino. The Hunter of Humans starring Green Arrow and the Arrowplane, art by George Papp. Doomsday in Atlantis starring Tom Sparks, Boy Inventor and Lira of Atlantis (intro), art by Dan Barry. Auto-Racing Maniac! Starring Vitamin Vic, script and art by Jack Farr. Human Rights For All public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Outlaws of Lightning Hollow starring Wyoming Kid, art by Howard Sherman. Jerry The Jitterbug humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Arabian Knight starring Zatara, art by Ralph Mayo. Horseshoe Full of Diamonds text article; history of New York's Metropolitan Opera House. The Academy for Gangsters starring Batman, script by David Vern, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. One-page Tootsie Roll ad, Captain Tootsie in the North Woods by Bill Schreiber. Full-page ad for Mystery in Space # 1. 76 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Stories and art by Pete Riss, Al Liederman, David Pascal and Leroy Holt. Frontier scout Young Eagle and his trained eagle Clawfoot aid the US Cavalry at Fort Wayne. Colonel Scott turns command of the fort over to Captain Bragg, but Bragg doesn't like or trust the Natives. Soon, Young Eagle finds himself condemned to hang for a murder he didn't commit. After his friend Tall Bear is found murdered, Young Eagle suspects the corrupt fur traders Charlie and Crooked Hand. Cowboy Cal Waves the Time; Death at Dawn; The Sergeant and the Camels; Old Smokey: and His Pet Fish; The Secret Cache; Mule Ears. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Sol Brodsky. Written by unknown. Art by Gene Colan, Frank Sieminski and unknown. Tales of danger and suspense! In this issue: What dangerous secret turned Ed Simmons into a killer? Why did Larry Simmons try to stop Ed from going out into the dark streets..."With Gun in Hand"? It's a tale of mounting suspense! Plus: "The Penalty" with art by Gene Colan; "Too Many Mistakes" text story; "Revenge on Blades" with pencils by Frank Sieminski; and "Tonight I Die." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#32 on cover; Vol. 4 No. 8 in indicia. Photo Cover. Stories by Jack Kirby? and unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Bill Draut, Mort Meskin, Marvin Stein?, Joe Simon? and unknown. Featuring the revealing confessions of a "Soldier´s Girl!" Plus: "Hand-Me-Down Love!"; "Painted Woman!"; "The Riddle That Was Gloria"; and 3-page Will You Help Me? story "[I'd been engaged to Rickie Vance for three years...]"! Also: 1-page article "The Reluctant Male"! And: 1-page article "Nobody Loves a Fat Girl"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.