Comic books April 1950, graded by CGC

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The Justice Society of America fights the strangest war of all time in "The Secret Conquest of the Earth!" Script by John Broome, pencils by Arthur Peddy, inks by Bernard Sachs. Back-up Johnny Peril Surprise Story, "The Last Man on Earth!" Back-up story, "The Incredible Death Valley Scotty." Superman is featured in a one-page public service announcement, "Superman's Code for Buddies." Two-page article on lighthouses, "Watchdogs of the Sea." Peddy/Sachs cover. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by Edmond Hamilton, Don C. Cameron, Henry Boltinoff and unknown. Art by Bob Kane, Charles Paris, Carmine Infantino, Tom Cooke, Dan Barry, Henry Boltinoff and unknown. As they add trophy 1000 to the Bat-Cave's collection, the Caped Crusaders decide to check over the other trophies to make sure they are in good shape. They are called out on another case, bringing back trophy 1001 unaware that the evil Dr. Doom is hiding inside and plans to rig some of the trophies in the Bat-Cave to kill Batman and Robin in "The Thousand and One Trophies of Batman!" by Edmond Hamilton, Bob Kane and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "The Brave Who Was a Coward!" with story by Don C. Cameron and pencils by Carmine Infantino; Robotman in "Felony and Fun!" with art by Tom Cooke; Impossible -- But True! tale "The Impossible Murder Case!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Dan Barry; and Dover and Clover in "Clue Crazy!" by Henry Boltinoff. Also: 2-page text piece "Winner Take All No 2," and Little Pete 1-pager by Boltinoff. And: 1-page public service announcement "Superman's Code for Buddies" by Jack Schiff and Al Plastino. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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A tale of gothic horror from Fox Feature Syndicate. Numbering continues from Women in Love (1949-50 Fox) #4. In an issue-length tale, vampiric Count Rorret makes beautiful maiden Elthena his undead slave, by tricking her into believing she can live eternally with the commoner she loves. But the scheme is Rorret's undoing when her lover Leopold refuses to play along. Fairly mild for a pre-Code horror comic, except for the vampires turning into gigantic black tarantulas when they attack their prey. The Black Tarantula; The Ghost Who Cried. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Country housewife Ginny regrets not marrying her first love, wealthy Ed. Connie breaks up with nerdy Horace in search of a "real man," until she learns just how much of a real man Horace is. Ray and Mona want to marry, but her father's new assignment in Germany may cancel all of that. I Married a Farmer; Romantic Antics; My Love Scene; Strange Romantic Customs; Love Takes a Holiday; My Most Romantic Moment; Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow; Wait for Love; My Love Was Doomed! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Joe Orlando and Vern Henkel. Redheaded jungle queen Lil is another Sheena wanna-be, right down to the leopard-skin bikini. Diamond hunters violate the Kumbes' sacred burial cave by donning a Jungle Lil disguise; Bwaani confronts the slaver behind an impending tribal war; Treasure hunters con villagers into believing that a long-dead chief has returned, to trick them into mining ore. Betrayer of the Kombe Dead!!; The Slaves of the Idol Thieves' Caravan!; Jungle Oil; The Ghosts of the Bandza Kraal! Numbering continues with Dorothy Lamour (1950) #2; Jungle Lil returned in Feature Stories Magazine #3. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Cat and Mouse" (art by Bob Powell); "Murder Perfectly Disguised" (art by Cal Massey); "Crime Without Clues!"; "Murder With No Exit!"; "Double Entry" (art by Massey); "Frankie Janes"; and "The Vampire Bat Kill!" (art by Augie Scotto). Cover price $0.10.

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"The Tortoise and the Hare"; Suzie takes Angela and her friends on a picnic, where Greg and Ferdie provide entertainment by racing in hare and tortoise costumes. Archie Annual ad. "The Taming of the Shrewd"; Ferdie tries to use psychology to get Angela ready for a party; Uncle Blunderbuss tells a tall tale of shooting a tiger. "Brazil Nuts"; Ferdie gets an assignment to cover a bathing beauty contest in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Suzie goes along as his assistant. Archie's Pal Jughead ad. "What Are Little Boys Made Of?"; After overhearing her father tell a friend over the phone that he wishes he had a boy, Ginger decides to do boyish things in order to please him, which all backfire. Suzie's Movie Diary; Long section comparing the opening of "Battleground" at the Astor Theater on Broadway in New York with the epic opening of "The Big Parade" 25 years earlier; Hollywood gossip about upcoming movies, including Walt Disney's "Cinderella." "Love Conquers All"; Uncle Blunderbuss tells Ferdie about the types of women he's met. Archie's Rival Reggie ad. K.O. is supposed to pick up Katy Keene for a date, but sends Windy to get gas for his jeep. Windy gets delayed and Katy is not happy K.O. is so late. Katy Keene Pin-Up. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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A Hollywood starlet discovers the truth about love after a tragic accident. Art by Hy Rosen and Joe Kubert. Other stories and cover by Matt Baker, one of the few African-American Golden Age artists. Included in Paul Gravetts 2008 book The Worlds Weirdest Comic Books. 36 pages. Cover price $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Mort Lawrence. Stories and art by Bernie Krigstein, Rafael Astarita, Mort Leav, Art Peddy and Mort Lawrence. Bloody pre-Code crime comics, in imitation of Crime Does Not Pay - including a top-hatted, otherworldly narrator. The twist is that the publisher offers wanted posters (and rewards) for real-life criminals. After being knocked out in a minor car accident, Hamilton awakens to find himself in a world where no one knows him and nothing is familiar. Small-time gang enforcer Mitch murders his way to the boss's chair, in an early story by future EC art legend Bernie Krigstein. The FBI traces a marijuana kingpin to a quiet home in the suburbs. The Man Who Lost Himself; Three On a Match; The Dope King; One-Way Street; Crime Never Pays Off!; Wanted: Bruce Cornett; Wanted: Paul Dean Baker; The Jackal. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Love Me-Love My Dog"; Laurie has a new dog, a chihuahua. Wilbur takes him for a walk and gets in trouble when the dog falls in a mail dropbox. Archie Annual ad. Katy Keene ad. "Wilbur versus the Green Hairnet"; Wilbur makes a joke about hiring professional wrestler The Green Hairnet for the Riverdale High "All Sports Night," but Laurie takes him seriously and plasters the school with posters. "A Pressing Engagement"; Linda comes up with a plan to have Wilbur go without a date to the dance, figuring she would have a chance once he's alone at the dance. "Name Your Poison"; Wilbur dreams he is a knight in days of old. Untitled Katy Keene story, script and art by Bill Woggon; Katy and Sis discuss how to attract attention at the corner of Hollywood and Vine. Archie's Comic-Quiz. "Cupid's Capers"; Miss Gargle tells Wilbur and Red a sad story about her wedding day during World War I when the groom (a soldier) was late and she called off the wedding. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.