Comic books December 1937

December, 1937. Cover price $0.25.

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UK story magazine published by Amalgamated Press between 1907-1939, predominantly featuring the activities of boys at the fictional school St. Jim's. 7.5" x 11", 28 pages, B&W

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UK story magazine published by Amalgamated Press between 1907-1939, predominantly featuring the activities of boys at the fictional school St. Jim's. 7.5" x 11", 28 pages, B&W

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $18.00 View scans Spine split 80%. Staple rust: Extensive.

UK story magazine published by Amalgamated Press between 1907-1939, predominantly featuring the activities of boys at the fictional school St. Jim's. 6.75" x 9.5", 36 pages, B&W

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UK story magazine published by Amalgamated Press between 1907-1939, predominantly featuring the activities of boys at the fictional school St. Jim's. 6.75" x 9.5", 36 pages, B&W

Add to cart FR 1.0 $30.00 View scan Paper glued along length of spine. Tape over 3" centerfold tear. Centerfold detached at both staples. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

December 4, 1937. No. 1,555, Volume LII. "The Gem" was a United Kingdom weekly story paper (text stories with illustrations) with the majority of issues dominated by stories about boys attending the fictional school "St. Jim's". Tom Merry and Arthur Augustus D'Arcy (better known as Gussy) were the paper's most popular characters and appear on many of the covers. Feature story this issue is "Gussy in Gay Payree!" by Frank Richards (under house-name Martin Clilfford). Plus, the "The Great Christmas Pudding Competition!" also written by Frank Richards. Small tabloid format, side-stitched, 7.5" x 11", b&w, 28 pages-all newsprint.

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Add to cart GD- 1.8 $41.00 View scans Spine split 50%. Cover Detached. Staple rust: Slight.

Volume 1, Issue 9 - December, 1937. 8.5" x 11.5", 50 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $45.00 View scans Staple rust: Moderate.

Volume 26, Issue 11 - December, 1937. Movie Fan Magazine, most notable for being the only movie fan magazine sold in this era for a nickel instead of a dime. Cover photo of Sigrid Gurie and Gary Cooper. Includes story about Joan Crawford. Interior photos of Robert Young, Joan Crawford, Stuart Erwin, Alice Faye, Ray Milland, and Carole Lombard. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 66 Pages, B&W Cover price $0.05.

Published by Popular Magazines, Inc. between December 1931 and December 1943, Hooey was a satirical humour magazine that included fake articles, cartoons that depicted social issues of the time and spoof ads in a similar vein as it's successor, Mad Magazine. 8.5" x 11", 32 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

One of many vintage supermarket tabloid magazines full of high profile FBI and CIA cases of the era, accompanied by black and white photographs and testimonials from those involved in, and close to the events themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 58 pages, B&W, recommended for 16+. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Musial. Edited by Ruth Plumly Thompson (sometimes credited as Jo King). Stories and art by William Ritt, Clarence Gray, Brandon Walsh, Nicholas Afonsky, Carl Anderson, Jack Burnley, R. J. Scott, Eddie Sullivan, Charlie Schmidt, Lee Falk, Phil Davis, E. C. Segar, George Clarke, Lou Hanlon, George McManus, Otto Soglow, Eddie Rickenbacker, Clayton Knight, Ed Anthony, Romer Grey, Charles Flanders, Ruth Plumly Thompson, Don Moore and Alex Raymond. Pioneering comics publisher David McKay presents an anthology series featuring reprints of King Features Syndicate comic strips. Mandrake the Magician and Lothar enter the land of Dementor (no relation to H. Potter) and encounter Prince Paulo the Tyrant. Brick Bradford; Little Annie Rooney; Henry; Sport Features; Scott's Scrapbook; Radio Patrol; Mandrake the Magician; Thimble Theatre; Flash Gordon; The G-Man; Bringing Up Father; The Little King; Ace Drummond; Ted Towers, Animal Master; King of the Royal Mounted. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

The Lambs is America's first professional theatrical club, established in New York in 1874. Named after a similar club in London, the name honors Charles Lamb, who during the early 1800s hosted actors, artists and literati at their salon in London. The Lambs are still in existence today, having played a major role in the formation of the Screen Actor's Guild, ASCAP and other organizations. Past members have included Spencer Tracy, George M. Cohan, Irving Berlin, Fred Astaire, W.C. Fields and many others. During the early part of the last century, The Lambs would host dinner parties with entertainment known as gambols, usually to raise money for charities like the Actor's Fund. The program book for the Dec. 4, 1937 Winter Gambol, Dinner and Ball is by world-renowned artist, James Montgomery Flagg, who was also a member. The event was hosted by George M. Cohan and Joseph P. Kennedy. The menu and the night's entertainment are listed. Also included are interesting ads from NYC ship manufacturers, cruise lines, Standard Oil, hotels, Bendix Aviation, Ford Motor Company. Inside back cover is by Dr. Seuss. 9 1/4-in. x 12 1/4-in., 64 pages, B&W.

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December 11, 1937. Fiction and non-fiction stories with illustrations. Cover by Ben Solowey. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in.; black and white; 68 pages. Cover price $0.05.

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Volume 14, Issue 52 - December 25, 1937. Santa Claus cover by Harold Anderson. 8.5" x 11.5", 60 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.05.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $39.00 View scans Front cover detached 15%. Back cover detached 5%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

Vol. 65 #3 - Dec. 1937. Women's interest magazine with fiction, articles, advice, tips and fashions. 10 3/4-in. x 13 3/4-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Fine $69.00 View scans Paper: Off white Front cover detached 5%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

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Volume 4, Issue 11 - December, 1937. General interest magazine with a focus on woodworking, metalworking and home improvements. 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Vintage celebrity gossip tabloid with a focus on Hollywood during the golden-age of cinema. 8.5" x 11.5", 108 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Sullivan. "The Gas Murders, Part 2," art by Will Ely; Sandra of the Secret Service and Ames track down Martin's killer. "The Snake Worshippers," script by Jerry Siegel (as Leger), art by Joe Shuster (as Reuths); Dr. Occult and Ellsworth battle a cult of snake worshippers. "Prince of Patrania, Part 27," script and art by Vin Sullivan; With the King back on his throne, Spike prepares to return to America, but the Sailor decides he likes Patrania (and Margie) fine. "Fang Gow of China, Part 27," art by Leo O'Mealia; After Ling Foo frees him, Barry ONeill attempts to rescue Jean Le Grand from Fang Gow's clutches. "The Murder of Lord Greystone, Part 1," starring Mark Marson of the Interplanetary Police, art by Tom Hickey; Just as Mark is going on leave, Lord Greystone, a friend of Professor Hillary is murdered. "Alaskan Adventure, Part 12," script by Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson, art by Leo O'Mealia; Bob's men, Monk's men and the Asiatics vie for control of the gold mine, with bombs and airplanes. "Captain Toth's Birthday," script by Jerry Siegel starring the Radio Squad, art by Joe Shuster; Sandy captures Heels Norton as a birthday present for the Captain. "Yucca Terror," starring Jack Wyatt, art by Homer Fleming. "The Black Riders," script by Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson, art by Will Ely; Jack Woods finds an unconscious rancher who's been beaten up by a gang of masked outlaws. 68 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Fine $77.00 View scans Front cover detached 10%. Back cover detached 10%. Staple rust: Moderate.

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $72.00 View scans Staple rust: Moderate.

Vol. 4, No. 5. - December, 1937. Cover by George Quintana. Featuring posed photographs of Hollywood starlets and co-stars with humorous captions. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

Volume 10, Issue 44 - December, 1937. 8.5" x 11", 92 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 2 - December, 1937. Men's interest digest filled with stories and cartoons aimed at the differences of the sexes and the lives of playboys of the time. Softcover Digest, 5.5" x 8", 128 pages, B&W with some color. Cover price $0.25.