Comic books March 1952

Cover by Al Tyler and Bob Forgione. Stories and art by Al Tyler and Bob Forgione. Early romance comics that include noirish tales of melodrama, scandal and deceit. Widowed Beatrice marries lawyer Michael, but she isn't sure if her troubled son Jimmy will accept her new husband. June marries fashion designer Burt, but her 1950s regard can't accept that all the women he sees are simply business associates. Frances supports struggling writer Jack until he sells his novel, but success gives them challenges they never had in poverty. Memory!; Love Came Later; I Tasted a Poison Called Jealousy; The Deadliest Poison in the World; I Married a Best Seller. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Most comic stories reprinted in True Love Problems and Advice Illustrated (1949) #34. In order of appearance: "Somebody Else's Girl" and "No Wedding Ring for Me!" further reprinted in Romance Stories of True Love (1957) #52 and Hi-School Romance Date Book (1962) #3; "What Promises Does This Love Hold?"; "Trapped in His Arms!" art by Bob Powell; and "No Love for a Cry Baby". Text stories: "The Story Behind the Cover, My Silent Love!" reprinted in True Love Problems and Advice Illustrated (1949) #34, and "Love Is Trust!" reprinted in True Love Problems and Advice Illustrated (1949) #31. Indicia states "LOVE PROBLEMS AND ADVICE ILLUSTRATED. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover inks by Christopher Rule. Stories by Don Rico and unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Mike Sekowsky, Morris Weiss and unknown. The heart-stirring true secret of Gloria Gray -- "To Have and to Hold!" by Don Rico and Jay Scott Pike. Also in this issue: "The Girl Back Home" with pencils by Mike Sekowsky; "The Moth and the Flame" with pencils by Mike Sekowsky; "I Was Overshadowed" with art by Jay Scott Pike; "The Strange Sin of Sandra Dorne" with art by Morris Weiss; and 2-page text story "Circumstantial Evidence"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "The Bitter Threshold"; Nurse Stephanie, fired from her hospital position, is hired as a private nurse for wealthy Mrs. Simpson, who "has no will to live"; Stephanie begins to think about the financial security shed have if she married "elderly, middle-aged" Mr. Simpson, and sets out to conquer him; Mrs. Simpsons son Bill arrives and he and Stephanie fall in love "but its too late." "Beyond Recall," pencils by John Prentice; Teresa leaves behind her boring life and boyfriend Peter to become stage mentalist Dons assistant; She discovers Don not only performs on the stage, he also fleeces grieving people by holding fake seances; When they return to her hometown, Teresa agrees to quit and marry Peter. "Blue Decision" text story by John C. Adler. "My Heritage"; Kittys father hires Chad to work on their farm; Kitty is surprised when her parents treat Chad like a member of the family and begins to resent his presence although shes also attracted to him; Shes shocked when her parents announce they want to adopt Chad legally. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Spring 1952. Vol. 1, No. 5. Featuring "The Humanoids" by Jack Williamson and "The Outcasts of Venus" by Anaximander Powell. Softcover Pulp, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in.; B&W, 112 Text Pages. Cover price $0.25.

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Art by Everett Raymond Kinstler, Tex Blaisdell and Mort Lawrence. One of many titles focusing on heroic American soldiers that came out as the Korean War was heating up. In a three-part story, U.S. Colonel Jeff Blane must undertake a dangerous mission within the Iron Triangle behind enemy lines, to secure secret plans for military operations that could mean thousands of casualties. Also featuring an action-packed contents page illustrated by Everett Raymond Kinstler on the inside front cover. Airborne Operation Killer!; The Boomerang Battery; Operation Death! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Edited by Stan Lee. Cover by Bill Everett. Stories by Matt Fox, Carl Wessler, Sam Kweskin, Martin Thall (as Martin Rose), Bill Savage, Carl Wessler, and Sid Greene. Tantalizing tales of suspense and horror, sometimes with science fiction elements. 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Hy Mankin, Fred Kida, Dick Rockwell, Bob Fujitani and Charles Biro. Singular comics talent Charles Biro, a legend in hardboiled comics fiction, here reinvents himself as "Uncle Charlie," providing fairy tales for an audience of children - all of whom are featured in a black-and-white photo at the start of each issue. Peter Pester gets a chance to win a pirate ship, but first he must defeat the pirate captain in a swordfight. A prince loves Penelope, but her scheming stepmother conspires to have him marry someone else. A black cat is disguised as white to survive a king's superstitions, but then he saves the life of the king. Peter Pesters Wonderful Secret; The Prince and Penelope; The Lucky Black Cat; Snappy, the Turtle; The Baron and the Chimney Sweep; Puzzle Page. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Henry Kiefer and others. Cover by Maurice Whitman. Jungle hero Wambi is a boy who can talk to animals, including his friends Tawn the elephant and Ogg the ape. A mad scientist experiments on jungle animals, and then moves on to humans; A lion named Simba (not to be confused with The Lion King) debates whether to eat or save a lost boy; Fun facts about lesser-known African wildlife, such as the gnu, oryx, kudu, waterbuck and klipspringer. Alligator-vs.-elephant cover by Maurice Whitman. The Leopard Legions; Simba; Wambi; The Prize; The Apes Cry War. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"The Wrong Answer" (art by Mac Pakula), "The Final Salvo" (art by Jerry Robinson), "Beware the Dead," "Cycle" (script by Stan Lee, art by Joe Maneely), "The Casualty" (art by Robert Q. Sale), and a two-page text story, "Who Is the Hero?" Cover price $0.10.

Joe Maneely cover. "Platoon Leader," "Sixty Seconds" (script by Hank Chapman), "Behind the Lines" (script by Chapman), "Silent Night" (art by Mac Pakula), "Battleground" (art by Robert Q. Sale), and a two-page text story, "First-Time Soldier." Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Jack Sparling, Rudy Palais, Lee Elias, and Bob Powell. Tales of war from Harvey, published as the Cold War was heating up. 15 men and a tank are cut off by enemy troops 100 miles north of Seoul. Fats Miller is just the cook for Company B, until the battle of Hill 609. Plus true tales of American war heroes. Cut Off!; Fool's Mission!; He Did It for the Kid!; American Heroes; Unknown Glory!; Hill 609!; Under Fire! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Al Feldstein classic outer space cover. Joe Orlando The EC Artist of the Issue article by Al Feldstein. "Project...Survival!", script by Bill Gaines (co-plot) and Al Feldstein (co-plot and script), art by Wally Wood; With a civil war raging on Earth, the President of the Amalgamated Rocket Corporation believes, that with the help of science, man can reach the Moon and use it as a base; What scares the scientists is that he also intends to use the highly powerful Electron Bomb on the rebels, a move that could end all life on Earth! "A Lesson In Anatomy!!", script by Bill Gaines (co-plot) and Al Feldstein (co-plot, script), art by Jack Kamen; Chased away from his father's lab while he dissects a body, Stevey finds a stranger in the forest. Wanting to brag, Stevey tells the man all sorts of falsehoods, which he believes; But Stevey soon learns a secret about the stranger he doesn't expect to discover. Shock SuspenStories ad. "Explosive!" text story. "The Die Is Cast!", script by Al Feldstein (script and plot) and William Gaines (plot), art by Wally Wood; The I.S.E.A. of Earth has commissioned Commander Stone to write out a detailed report on the destruction of his spaceship; What he tells about is almost too hard to believe. "A Man's Job!", script by Al Feldstein, art by Joe Orlando. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Wally Wood. Stories by Bill Gaines and Al Feldstein. Art by Jack Kamen, Wally Wood and Joe Orlando. NOTE: There are two issues in this series numbered 12. The one dated March/April 1950 is issue # 1 in the series. The issue pictured here, dated March/April 1952, is the actual # 12 in the series. EC's influential New Trend title featured some legendary sci-fi and comics artists. A scientist reaches the upper atmosphere just in time to see the Earth destroyed in a nuclear holocaust. A space captain has no patience for pets, which turns out to be ironic, with art by Wally Wood. In another Wood story, a man builds a robot version of himself so he can cheat on his wife, but that doesn't work out as planned. Plus The EC "Artist of the Issue" featuring Wally Wood. Day-in-the-life space cover by Wood has his ultra-detailed backgrounds. A Goble is a Knogs Best Friend; The Last Man; The Android; Chewed Out! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 44, Issue 3 - March, 1952. Cover by Joseph Eberle. Horror and supernatural stories by Alice Drayton Farnham "Morne Perdu", H. P. Lovecraft "The Horror at Red Hook", Garnett Radcliffe, Curtis W. Casewit, Seabury Quinn, Mary Elizabeth Counselman, August Derleth "The Place of Desolation", and William P. Barron. Illustrations by Jon Arfstrom, Joseph Eberle, Hannes Bok, Boris Dolgov, and Vincent Napoli. 6 3/4" x 10"; black and white; 100 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

UK edition, one shilling cover price. Vol. 44 #3 - Mar. 1952. 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/4-in., 96 pages, black and white. Cover price $0.25.

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Edited by Harry Kantor. Cover by Basil Wolverton. "Ten Thousand Years Old!", pencils by Ross Andru; Jerry Drago and Jill Johnson are abducted by a Venusian Doctor as Earth specimens; The doctor increases their life spans to an indefinite length; Jerry and Jill escape in a stolen rocket and return to Earth. "The Ghouls Who Ruled the World!", art by Ed Smalle; In the year 2042 a group of gangsters are restored to life by a gamma life ray. "Destination - Space 22" text story. "The Time Has Come," art by John Bulthuis; Alan Moore sets forth on a journey to the Moon in a spaceship designed by Professor Manheim; He is surprised to see another spaceship; It belongs to space pirates led by Jana; Jana has captured Professor Fenrir and his daugher, Desua; Jana tells the High One, ruler of Moon Men, that the prisoners are spies. "Trip Into Space" text story. "Survival of the Fittest," pencils by Ross Andru; Alpha leads his fellow robots in a peaceful revolt against mankind; Sandy and Doctor Morris's daughter, Arlene, have inadequate records to prove they are human; The general is suspicious of the pair. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover of western film actors Bill Williams and Jane Nigh as Stars of Monogram Pictures. Contains western romance stories. In order of appearance: "Claim on My Love"; "Rodeo Romance"; "The Cowboy I Wanted"; "Love Rides West", "Heartbreak Range", and "Hearts of Gold" art by John Severin and Bill Elder. "Range Cupid: The Cry of an Indian Papoose Is a Song of Love..." illustrated text story by Madeline Mines. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Sheldon Moldoff, Bill Woolfolk, Leonard Frank, Edmond Good and Carl Pfeufer. Fawcett's tales of Western heroes from folklore and the movies. Bitter jewelry salesman Geefer thinks he's figured out how to steal a diamond-encrusted dog collar by switching it with that of Fury, Tex Ritter's faithful crime-busting dog. Gabby Hayes raises an orphaned calf as a pet and teaches it tricks, which comes in handy later, when Gabby and "Sweetie Pie" are trapped in a matador ring. Monte Hale tracks the stagecoach robber called The Owl, who wears an owl mask and can see in the dark, like other supervillains of that name. Tex Ritter: Fury's Revenge!; Li'l Buck; Gabby Hayes: A Lot of Bull; Monte Hale Battles the Owl; Cactus Brain; Slim Carson: Tallyman Trouble; Wagonwheels; Tom Mix: The Valley of Annihilation. Final issue of the series that began as Wow Comics (1940-1948 Fawcett). 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 12, Issue 12 - March, 1952. 6.75" x 9.75", 134 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 5, Issue 5 - March, 1952. Cover by Peter Driben. Magazine that mixes sensational articles with pin-up pictorials. 8.25" x 11", 52 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Pete Costanza. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Bill Woolfolk, Otto Binder, Howard Boughner, Charlie Tomsey, Anthony Cataldo, and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Lance and Mike discover that a warning beacon has been tampered with to cause shipwrecks on a hidden reef. Golden Arrow discovers that there is such a thing as "wheat rustlers," and they're plaguing the farmers of the area. After a close encounter with the tome "the Necromicon," Ibis finds himself a prisoner on Charon's ferry. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Unfetter a Sealed Letter." Captain Marvel: The Mystery of the Flying Studio; Doc Sorebones; The Culture Corner; Lance O'Casey: The Beacon of Death; Golden Arrow: The Harvest Rustlers; Dizzy Daisy Needs Coaching; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Wilbur the Waiter; Ibis the Invincible: Prisoner on Charon's Ferry. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Issue 645 - March, 1952. 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 Justice of Wild Bill" and "The Ruby Robbers." Photo covers. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover by Norman Saunders. "Wrath of the Gods"; Deadlier than slashing claw and tearing fang is native superstition and fear; They are ruled by the wrath of the gods. "Trophy Hunter," pencils by Irv Novick; A big game hunter has hired Joe Barton to find the white albino deer in the Nawali area. ".45 Caliber Kingdom" text story. "Battle For Survival," art by Michael Becker; Wiggins leads a safari through the jungle to trap Monstro, the giant elephant. "Up a Tree" starring Stanley and Rivington, art by Vic Martin; The rhino is not supposed to climb trees. "Perilous Journey"; A strange sickness has struck the native village, and Wild Boy sets out to get a white doctor who can cure it. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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"Heritage of Horror!", script by Sol Cohen, art by Joe Kubert; Weird events occur when Julian Daniels puts brush to canvas. "Devil-Music!", pencils by Gene Fawcette, inks by Vince Alascia; A beautiful young singer discovers what brings evil to life. "This Ship Is Doomed!"; The Indies Queen and its passengers were destined for disaster. "Demon's Bargain!" text story. "Vengeance of the Ouanga!"; Bob Grant carried a dead killer's good luck charm-the bones of a hand and arm-which leads to terror. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 15, Issue 6 - March 1952. Cover by Doris Pinney. Magazine focusing on family life. "I'm Glad My Tables Were Ruined," "When Children Are Heard - But Not Scene." 176 pages. 8.5 in. x 11 in. B&W.

Cover art by Irwin Hasen. "Her Majesty - Queen Wonder Woman," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; After the King's wife dies, the Prime Minister organizes a search for a new bride; But if the King doesn't remarry, the Prime Minister gets the throne. "The Battle For Fairyland," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman receives a distress message from Cinderella; The evil sorceror Strogo has kidnapped her husband Prince Charming in a diabolical plot to get more Xium, the source of his black magical powers. Wonder Women of History: two-page Emma Cons bio by Julius Schwartz. What the Well-Dressed Woman Wore 300 Years Ago article. "Wonder Woman - Defense Attorney," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman defends Billy Gibson's dog, Brownie, on trial for killing sheep. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Winslow Mortimer. The Team's The Thing public service announcement starring Leave it To Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Oksner. The Artificial Superman, art by Al Plastino; A scientist raises his son under Kryptonian conditions in order to give him super powers. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Death of Speedy starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp; A criminal appears to be trying to kill Roy Harper! Prof. Eureka humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Biggest Man in Banner City starring Wyoming Kid, script by Gardner Fox, art by Howard Sherman. The Manhunt in the Old Mill starring Tom Sparks, Boy Inventor. Bruce Wayne, Public Enemy starring Batman, script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman & Robin figures) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Stan Kaye. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Stories and art by George Evans and Martin Smith. Pre-Code tales of horror from Fawcett, a publisher not normally noted for grue. A human accidentally discovers the world of the Gkmloooms, a sinister mutant race living beneath the ruins of Hiroshima, in a story with art by EC legend George Evans. A mad scientist revives an executed murderer, but the killer still depends on the doctor's formula to stay undead. Ghostly hands play an eerie piano. Frost and Scorpion, the captains of the rival pirate ships the Sea Beast and the Black Avenger, continue their battle from beyond the grave. Truly eerie cover image, probably by Sheldon Moldoff. The Metamorphosis of the Gkmloooms; The Strangler; The Room; Captain Frost's Phantom Vessel. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

#### no. 43 on photo cover, Vol. 5 No. 7 in indicia. Art by Jack Kirby, Mort Meskin, Natalie Krigstein, Bill Draut and Joe Simon. The famed title that spawned a decades-long trend in romance comics, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. #43 on cover, Vol. 5 No. 7 in indicia. Record executives use Celia to attract songwriter Lincoln, but she falls for him for real; Ex-soldier Melinda alienates her co-workers with her military methods, so veteran Craig steps in; Wealthy Jennifer starts slumming to attract radio repairman Mike, but it turns out he likes rich girls. Fool in Love!; The Way They Met!; Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic; A Honey of a Sergeant!; Your Crowning Glory; Say it With Kisses!; End Those Blues; Gentlemen Prefer Ladies! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Feb-March, 1952. Adult Humor Digest. Softcover Digest, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 98 Pages, B&W, Mature Readers 16+. Cover price $0.25.