Comic books June 1941

Cover by Hal Sharp. The Golden Age Flash stars in an untitled story by Gardner Fox and E.E. Hibbard. Also featuring a Johnny Thunder story; Les Sparks, Radio Amateur in "The Adventure of the Attempted Invasion" by Don Cameron; The Whip by John B. Wentworth and Homer Fleming; The King by Harry Lampert; "Minute Movies" by Ed Wheelan; and Hawkman in a story scripted by Fox, art by Sheldon Moldoff (signed as "Shelly"). Two page text story, "Zansu the Brain-Builder" by Evelyn Gaines. Fillers: Monthly Book Review, "The Temptest" by William Shakespeare; "Jest for Fun;" and "Flash Stamps." Full page ad for All-Star Comics #5. Thanks to Grand Comics Database for help with the above information! 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Good $19.00 View scans Water damage: Slight.

Add to cart Very Good $21.00 View scans Back cover detached 5%. Staple rust: Slight.

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $18.00 View scans Front cover detached 5%. Staple rust: Moderate.

Bedsheet Format Cover price $0.15.

Vol. 18, No. 9. June 1941. Published for many years in Bandera, Texas. Monthly magazine dedicated to frontier history, with much related directly to Texas. Topics included histories of early settlements, the cattle industry, and border skirmishes, much from first-hand accounts of still living participants. 7.5" x 10.5". 48 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by E. C. Stoner. Stories and art by Roy Crane, Bob Jenney, Al McWilliams, Victor Bloom, Wilson Starbuck, Clyde Lewis, Erwin Hess, E. C. Stoner, and John Coleman Burroughs. The Funnies presented reprints of classic comic strips, including Roy Crane's influential Captain Easy, alongside original material. John Carter and Dejah Thoris go to the North Pole of Mars, where the magnetic Guardian of the North destroys their airship. Then Carter must rescue Dejah Thoris from being sacrificed to a false god. John Carter art by John Coleman Burroughs, son of Edgar Rice Burroughs. Phantasmo's locket grants his sidekick Whizzer the powers of Phantasmo, but when Whizzer loses the locket, gangsters get the upper hand. This Curious World; Phantasmo, the Master of the World; John Carter Warlord of Mars; The Sky Ranger; Captain Easy; Rex, King of the Deep; Mr. District Attorney; The Rocket Boys in Space; Navy Bob Steele; Navy Bob's Scrap Book; The Black Knight; Speed Martin. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Issue 4 - June, 1941. Gale's Graphic Models was a short-lived vintage publication meant to be a visual aid for artists interested in the female form. Each page is adorned by a single model in various poses with many different types of lighting and an occasional prop. 6.5" x 10", 40 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS-

Issue 4 - Summer, 1941. Very short-lived vintage men's interest magazine that was meant for use by photographers and artists to use as a tool when studying the female form. 6.5" x 9.5", 36 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS-

Cover by Bert Whitman. Untitled story, script by Fran Striker, art by Bert Whitman Associates; The Hornet investigates a vicious racket of using residents of a home for the aged as slave laborers that profits the big boss named Riko. Untitled story, script by Fran Striker, art by Bert Whitman Associates; The murder of a Sentinel reporter leads the Hornet to track down the murderer by pretending that Martin is still alive and still writing for the paper. Untitled story, script by Fran Striker, art by Bert Whitman Associates; A crooked politician puts the blame for the murder of a shyster lawyer upon the woman he is representing. Untitled story, script by Fran Striker, art by Bert Whitman Associates; The Green Hornet discovers a photo electric cell at the site of a subway construction site phony explosion and believes the foreman for the company is responsible for the destruction, but he must prove it. 68 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by Klaus Nordling and Bert Whitman. Art by Walter Frehm, Sid Greene and Ray Willner. Cover by Harry Fisk. Vita-rays transform Michael Shelby into the hero known as the Green Mask. The Green Mask and Domino face a trap set by spies Dr. Tsu and the beautiful Lo Lan; Nazi fifth columnists plot to destroy an airplane factory; Two-fisted sailor Spark Stevens faces a foreign agent with the unlikely name Madam Kakymamie (cockamamie, a 1940s slang term). Duel To the Death With Dr. Tsu; Kurt Ebler's Spy Gang; Stolen Submarine; Lana Gebb, Nazi Spy; Spark Stevens: The Menace of Madam Kakymamie; Chen Chang: The Gun-Runner; Navy Jones: The Pirate Submarine Fleet. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 11 - June 1941. Vintage Men's interest magazine, including pictorials, showgirls, single panel gag comics, and sports articles. 10 1/2-in. x 13 1/2-in., 32 pages, B&W Cover price $0.10.

Vintage supermarket tabloid magazine full of high profile true crime stories of the FBI and the CIA, some with testimonials from those involved in, or close to the cases themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 66 pages, B&W. Recommended for ages 16+. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover art by Lou Fine. "Peril In the Park," art by Reed Crandall; A small western bank gets robbed, at closing time, and the crooks get away in a fast car, and lose their police pursuers out in the vast flat countryside; Joe Hercules steps in. "One Hamburger With Trouble," art by Al Bryant; Betty Bates is present when a gang of well-fed thugs walks brazenly out of her favorite cafe without paying; Ted the counter man steps out and yells a them about it, so they jeer and throw big rocks at the diner, breaking many windows; Betty is ready to take this mess to court. "An Odorless Perfume" one-page story starring Dan Tootin, script and art by Jack Cole. "The Medical Supply Smugglers," script by S. M. Iger, art by Alex Blum; Douglas and Rodney Strange, and Wing Low, are crossing the Pacific Ocean, bound for the U.S., aboard an ocean liner; Doug gets lured into an ambush and jumped on by two thugs, then thrown into a cabin and locked up. "Lion Boy Is In Love," art by Henry Kiefer; Two vengeful ex-convicts come to the area, looking to murder Jim, the District Commissioner. "Baron Revals" starring Bob and Swab, script and art by Klaus Nordling. "Grotoff's Underground Underworld," script by Toni Blum, art by Witmer Williams (as Clark Williams); The Red Bee (Rick Raleigh) vs. Grotoff and his gang. "The Secret Pact," script by S. M. Iger, art by Alex Blum; Back in the Balkans, Neon prevents Shickler from invading the nation of Slovia and encourages its people to work towards establishing a democratic government. "Dark Side of the Moon" starring Blaze Barton, art by Maurice Gutwirth. "Murder In the Sun" text story by Toni Blum (Tony Boone). "Assignment: Paris," art by George Appel; G-5 Super Agent vs. Nazis. "The Phantom Peacemakers" starring Old Witch, art by George Appel. "Sabotage At Acme Aircraft," art by Al Bryant; Don Glory vs. a gang of saboteurs. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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.

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Note: 2 issues numbered #5. Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Ad for Captain America Comics #5. The March of Death [Part 1] starring the Human Torch, script by Carl Burgos, pencils by Carl Burgos (layouts), inks by Harry Salhe & Funnies Inc. Shop (finishes); The Torch & Toro are summoned to Police HQ to view a note from a Doc Smart, who threatens to steal $1 million being transferred to the 4th City Bank the next day; Meanwhile, in his penthouse suite, Dr. Smart goes over the plans to steal the money with his gang. Ad for Sub-Mariner Comics #2. The March of Death [Part 2]. Marvel's Pinwheel of Stars! ad. The Human Torch and Sub-Mariner Battle the Nazi Super Shell of Death, script by Stan Lee, art by Carl Burgos. Blitzkrieg of the Living Dead! starring Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. Death Dirge of the Veiled Violinist starring the Patriot, script by Ray Gill, art by Sid Greene. Ad for The Young Allies Comics #1. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Fine $41.00 View scans Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Moderate.

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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", 68 pages, B&W, recommended for 16+. Cover price $0.10.

8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 30 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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Steel Sterling, Black Hood, others. Gerber's Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books says this cover was done by Sam Cooper, however, Grand Comics Database thinks it may have been done by Irv Novick. Our guess is Cooper. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dan Zolnerowich. Edited by Malcolm Reiss and Jerry Iger. Stories and art by Will Eisner, Jerry Iger, Art Saaf, Sy Reit, and Robert Webb. An influential anthology starring jungle hero Sheena, featuring early art by legendary comics artists in the Eisner-Iger Shop. Sheena faces the Devil of the Congo; Stuart Taylor discovers the dark secret of the origins of civilization; The superhero Lightning investigates a series of mysterious military plane crashes. The Hawk; Weird Stories of the Supernatural; Bobby; Sheena, Queen of the Jungle; Uncle Otto; Pee Wee; Midnight the Black Stallion; Tom Dick and Harry; Vulture Bait; ZX-5 Spies In Action; Inspector Dayton; Lightning. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Dan Zolnerowich. "Trap of the Tawny Killer," art by Dan Zolnerowich; Kaänga and Ann are captured by pygmies for sacrifice to their sacred leopards. Untitled story; Camilla and her Vikings find their ancestors' lost treasure. Untitled story; The Red Panther warns Dr. Adams that there is a witch doctor's curse on the cave that he wants to explore. Untitled Tabu, Wizard of the Jungle story; Bill and Joan's safari is captured by Ortiz, the magician king; When he attempts their rescue, Tabu is captured, as well. "Temple of the Lost Empire" text story. Untitled story, art by Henry Kiefer; Professor Brent is taken captive by the Aggagis, who plan to sacrifice him to the god of steam; Wambi and Brent's son Davy manage to rescue him with the help of Wambi's jungle friends. Untitled story, art by Bill Bossert; Terry must help an Oxford-educated tribal chief get his plans for sending native warriors to assist the British in Libya to the British general. Untitled story; Two young lovers from separate villages come under the protection of Fantomah; When Fantomah causes a volcano to erupt, Koru saves his lover's father from the lava and the two villages are united. Untitled story; While searching for the daughter of a deceased comrade, Roy gets the opportunity to help a white doctor, condemned by natives who misunderstand Western medicine. Untitled story, art by Al Walker; Simba protects a pair of photographers who have befriended his youngest cub from a killer lion. 68 pgs., full color. 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, Fran Striker, Brandon Walsh, Nicholas Afonsky, Carl Anderson, Jack Burnley, R. J. Scott, Marge Buell, Eddie Sullivan, Charlie Schmidt, Lee Falk, Phil Davis, Tom Sims, Bela Zaboly, George McManus, Otto Soglow, Eddie Rickenbacker, Clayton Knight, Charles Flanders, Ruth Plumly Thompson, Frank Miller, Don Moore and Alex Raymond. Pioneering comics publisher David McKay presents an anthology series featuring reprints of King Features Syndicate comic strips. The crew of the Argos conspires against Mandrake the Magician to get the Flame Pearls for themselves; The Phantom discovers that the priest of The Fire Goddess is colluding with white strangers against the natives. Also features early art by Little Lulu creator Marge Buell. Brick Bradford; The Lone Ranger; The Phantom; Little Annie Rooney; Henry; Sport Features; Scott's Scrapbook; Hall of Fame of the Air; Sentinel Louie; Radio Patrol; Mandrake the Magician; Thimble Theatre; Flash Gordon; Bringing Up Father; The Little King; Barney Baxter in the Air; Sappo; Stamps: Prince Henry the Navigator; Ted and His Tux; Dun-Dums. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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

Vol. 58 #6 - June 1941. Fiction, fashion, beauty, homemaking, gardening, articles and poetry. 10 3/4-in. x 14-in., 226 pages, B&W with numerous full-color ads. Cover price $0.10.

June 2, 1941. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. In this issue: Sunday School; Belgium; exercises; sculptor Robert Laurent; Satchel Paige; world's smallest hippopotamus; and more. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; partial color; 100 pages. Cover price $0.10.

June 9, 1941. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. In this issue: John Cudahy interviews with Adolph Hitler; Air-Borne Nazi Troops Conquer Crete; Fort Bragg; Joe Louis is Floored by Buddy Baer; Gene Krupa Shows How to Play Drum, and more. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; partial color; 108 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $1,200.00 View scans Paper: Off white Label #4451113002

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $43.00 View scans Paper: Off white Staple rust: Slight.

Add to cart Fine $41.00 View scans Paper: Off white

Add to cart Very Good $23.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.

Volume 1, Issue 1 - June, 1941. 6.5" x 9.5", 104 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Title changes to Love Revelations combined with Secret Confessions for this issue. Cover price $0.10.