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Comic books December 1948, graded by CGC

  • Item #61326985
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    The Justice Society of America in "Evil Star Over Hollywood!" Script by John Broome. Pencils by Irwin Hasen (splash page and chapters 1 and 3) and Arthur Peddy (chapter 2); inks by Bob Oksner (splash and chapter 1) and Bernard Sachs (chapters 2 and 3). Back-up Johnny Peril's Surprise Story, "When the Moon Fell!" Two-page article on Easter Island, "The Puzzle of the Pacific" by Charles King. Hasen cover. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #61959459
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    • Label #1199771003

    2nd Riddler cover story. Cover by Dick Sprang and Charles Paris. Stories by Otto Binder and unknown. Art by Jimmy Thompson, Dick Sprang, Charles Paris, Howard Sherman, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. The Riddler returns from the "dead" to continue his campaign of puzzle contests to baffle the police and the Dynamic Duo. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "Crime's Puzzle Contest!" with art by Dick Sprang and Charles Paris. Plus: Robotman in "The Robot Bandit!" by Otto Binder and Jimmy Thompson; Slam Bradley in "The Farmer in the Till!" with art by Howard Sherman; and The Boy Commandos in "The Mystery of Secret X" with art by Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Also: Jerry the Jitterbug half-pager by Henry Boltinoff, and 2-page text piece "When You Close Your Mind" by William Morrison. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #61223103
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    • Label #4426080011
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    Volume 37, Issue 4 - December, 1948. 6.75" x 9", 116 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

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  • Item #61839720
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    Stories and art by Tom McNamara and Howard Boughner. During the 1940s, military hero Don Winslow was the star of a comic strip, a movie serial and a popular radio show in addition to this Fawcett comic. Don and Red must escort a ship, the "Excelsior," bearing a cargo of nitroglycerine. Don and boxer Flatbush Foley get kids involved in boxing for a neighborhood athletic league, but naturally gangsters want in on the action. Don tries to awaken Flatbush for a bout after he spends a night at Joe's Jitterbug Jive Dive with his girlfriend. Plus a vintage ad for the Captain Marvel (Shazam) wristwatch, and a hair-cream ad featuring detective Sam Spade. Dangerous Cargo; Nautical Nancy; Trouble; Concrete Evidence; Eaglebeak Spruder; Bell Bottom Bill; Dizzy Daisy; Navy Quiz; The Big Snooze. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #61587533
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    Published Dec 1948 by DC.
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    • The DC Universe Collection.
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    Flash stars in "Barrels of Crime," written by John Broome, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Joe Giella. Also includes: Ghost Patrol in "Crime for Sale" with pencils by Arthur F. Peddy, inks by Bernard Sachs; Black Canary in "The Riddle of the Roses" by Kanigher, pencils by Infantino, inks by Sachs; Atom in "The Sneezing Statues" by Arthur Adler and Paul Reinman; Flash Facts by Martin Naydel; Bull's Eye text story by Lee Goldsmith; and Hawkman in "The Flying Bubbles" by Broome and Joe Kubert. Cover art by Kubert. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #59853651
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    Indicia title is Walt Disney's DONALD DUCK in THE GOLDEN CHRISTMAS TREE, No. 203. The Golden Christmas Tree, art by Carl Barks; The nephews, disappointed in their wish for a golden Christmas tree, are lured into a trap by a witch who plans to use their tears in a magic potion that will destroy all the Christmas trees on earth. Special Delivery, script and art by Bill Wright; Santa sprains his ankle when he visits Mickey's house on Christmas Eve; Mickey and Goofy deliver the presents on the few remaining stops on Santa's list, but not without a number of accidents. The True Test one-page strip, script and art by Carl Barks; Donald tests toys to see how sturdy they are. Ornaments on the Way one-page strip, script and art by Carl Barks. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #57440048
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    Cover by Bill Vigoda. "Birthday Blues," art by Bill Vigoda; Both Veronica and Betty give Archie handmade sweaters for his birthday and both girls expect him to wear the sweater to the big game--or else. "Melancholy Baby"; Mr. Wilkin leaves Wilbur in charge of babysitting his boss's young son so they can make a golf date. "The Winner: K.O. Kelly," script and art by Bill Woggon; K.O.'s big break as a fighter gets unintentionally sabotaged by Katy. "Lonely Hearts," art by Herb Holmdale; After breaking up with Ferdie, Suzie enrolls in a lonely hearts club to secure a date. "Beauty Is For The Birds," script and art by Bill Woggon; Debby picks Woogie's brain to find useful information she can use in her school essay on birds. Hollywood Gossip article. "The Bug House," art by Samm Schwartz; Betty helps Veronica open up the Lodge summer home by a wooded lake; However, the girls must do battle with a horde of mosquitoes before they can bed down for the night. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #61849965
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    Canadian reprint series. Reprints Cover from Lawbreakers Always Lose! (1948 Marvel) #1. Art by Harvey Kurtzman and Gene Colan. Cover by Syd Shores. Reprints material from Lawbreakers Always Lose! (1948 Marvel) #4. Stories include: "Sold... A Life Sentence! ...To the Highest Bidder for ...25cents", "The Lair Of The Bat!", "Came The Dawn... And Sudden Death!", "Mud Can Talk", and "Double Identity!". 36 pages, full color.

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  • Item #52266214
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    Published Dec 1948 by Marvel.
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  • Item #57705064
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    • Label #3905705013
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    Cover art by Owen Fitzgerald. Starlet O'Hara story, art by Owen Fitzgerald; Starlet arrives in Hollywood and begins hanging out with Fritzi and trying to get into acting. Moronica story, art by Owen Fitzgerald; Moronica's co-workers play a trick on her by putting a kiss-me sign on the back of her coat. Starlet O'Hara, art by Owen Fitzgerald; Starlet gets a job as Rita Hayworth's stand-in, but Fritzi steals it from her. Captain Marvel Wrist Watch ad. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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