Comic books April 1943

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. The Unholy Dreams of Gentleman Jack, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; Hounded by dreams of the Sandman, when Gentleman Jack Jarvis is released from prison he swears that he will one day live in a suite of cells, come and go as he pleases with guards waiting on him hand and foot......but the Sandman will suffer in a solitary cell and made to die slowly! The Constellations of Crime! starring Starman, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Emil Gershwin. The Scrap For Scrap starring The Shining Knight, script by Joe Samachson, art by Louis Cazeneuve. Way Down Yonder in the Corn Field starring Genius Jones, script by Alfred Bester, art by Stan Kaye. The Mystery of the Monster Bird starring Manhunter, script by Jack Kirby, art by Pierce Rice. The School For Heroes starring Mike Gibbs, Guerilla, script by Joe Samachson, art by Irving Tirman. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Fine $99.00 View scans Paper: Off white Back cover detached 5%.	Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $29.00 View scans Paper: Tan to Cream Front cover detached 10%. Back cover detached 30%. Staple rust: Slight.	Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $6.00 View scans Trimmed Paper: Cream to off white Water damage: Extensive. Staple rust: Moderate.	Add to cart Fair $10.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Front cover detached 10%. Back Cover Detached.
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April 1943. Giant Size Issue. Cover by Robert Fuqua. Stories by Nelson S. Bond, Robert Bloch, A.R. McKenzie, Leroy Yerxa, Chester S. Geier, Russell Storm, Lee Francis, and David Wright O'Brien. Illustrations by H.R. Hammond, H.W. McCauley, Magarian, Frank R. Paul, Ned Hadley, Robert Fuqua, and Joe Sewell. 7" x 10"; black and white with color cover; 242 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

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April 1943. Final Issue. Cover by Milton Luros. Science fiction stories: "Outpost of the Eons" by Dirk Wylie, "Land of No Return" by Nelson S. Bond, "The Man From 2890" by Ray Cummings, "Subterfuge" by Ray Bradbury, "Forever Tomorrow" by Cleve Cartmill, and "Exit" by Bob Tucker. Illustrations by Hannes Bok, Lawrence, Les Tina, Leo Morey, and Frank R. Paul. Softcover Pulp, 6 1/2-in x 9 1/2-in, 114 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Al Fagaly. Stories and art by Dan Barry, Al Fagaly, Jack Warren, John Daly, Bill O'Connor, Ray Gill, Henry Kiefer, Ben Flinton, Leonard Sansone, and Eugene L. Pollock. Sometimes listed as Blue Bolt #35. Former superhero Blue Bolt soars as an aviator hero in WWII. Blue Bolt seeks missing planes and discovers a hidden enemy base, in a story with early art by future Flash Gordon artist Dan Barry. Old Cap Hawkins tells the true story of Joe Stilwell, a US Army general who earned the nickname "Vinegar Joe" due to his caustic personality. Sergeant Spook uses his ghostly powers to animate a robot and solve a crime. Dick Cole: Obie's Day; The Phantom Sub; Blue Bolt; Old Cap Hawkins True Tales; Krisko & Jasper; Sub-Zero; Edison Bell; Glamour Gadgets for Glamour Gals; Fearless Fellers; Sergeant Spook; Bluebolts and Nuts. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Syd Shores. "The Princess of the Atom," script by Ray Cummings, pencils by Syd Shores, inks by Vince Alascia; In the first part of this two part story, Cap and Bucky defeat a giant cockroach which had been set upon them by Togaro, a tyrant from a microworld; Cap and Bucky use shrinking drugs to enter the microworld and search out Togaro. "The Films of Death," pencils by Harry Sahle; A Russian prisoner escapes a Nazi concentration camp with film of Nazis torturing prisoners and breaking international law; Torch and Toro go to the theater where the movie will be shown, but Gestapo agents steal the film. "The Murdering Mummy and the Laughing Sphinx"; Cap and Bucky investigate murders committed by the Mummy. "Jinx Mutt" text story. "The Mystery of the Air-Mail Marker"; Teddy visits his friend Roddy Colt and tells him that his brother Bill is returning home after months on the seas aboard an oil tanker; The Secret Stamp saves Bill from getting shot by Harry. Untitled Dippy Diplomat story, script and art by Guy Blythe. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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1st appearance of the Monster Society of Evil. Cover pencils by C.C. Beck. Stories by Otto Binder, Al Liederman and unknown. Art by C.C. Beck, Al Liederman and unknown. Captain Marvel's smashing new mystery serial begins! When Captain Marvel tries to stop Captain Nazi from stealing a precious black pearl from an Indian princess, he learns that the Nazi has been sent by a mysterious criminal genius who has gathered several of Cap's deadliest enemies in "The Monster Society of Evil Chapter 1: The Pearl of Peril" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck. (1st appearance of Mr. Mind as voice on radio.) Captain Marvel also stars in: "Shipyard Sabotage" (appearances by Adolf Hitler, Hermann Göring, Josef Goebbels and Benito Mussolini); "The Voodoo Show Boat" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck; and "The Revolt of the Comics!" with story by Otto Binder. Plus: Captain Kid in "Ski Champion" by Al Liederman. And: 2-page text story "Fog and Fury" by Nathaniel Nitkin. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Mac Raboy. Stories by Otto Binder and Joe Millard. Art by Al Carreno and others. Superhero action with Freddy Freeman, who gains the same powers as his hero Captain Marvel, better known these days as Shazam. To defeat Sabbac, Captain Marvel Jr. must get the demons who empower him to abandon him. Seeds from Mars land on Earth, creating poisonous trees, in an effort to clear the Earth for a Martian invasion. A man named Jonah brings bad luck to anyone he meets, including Marvel Jr. The Nightmare Studio of Sabbac; Captain Marvel, Jr. Battles on Another World; Trolls; The Mad Murders; Killers Incorporated; Jonah the Jinx. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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The Flying Guinea Pig!; Captain Midnight flies to the Solomon Islands in the Pacific to get an intact Japanese Zero for testing. The Strange Secret of the Invisible Plane!; Captain Albright invents a special paint that turns invisible under strong light. The Spy of the Spanish Main; Nazis plant bombs on cargo planes to stop Allied supplies for the North African campaign. Little Sneezer and the Good Gremlin; Little Sneezer is ferrying a plane across the Atlantic, when it is attacked by a battalion of gremlins. The Cadaverous Clinger; A costumed German spy has special gloves and shoes equipped with suction cups so he can climb walls. Promo for Mary Marvel becoming a regular feature in Wow Comics. Doomed Wings text story featuring Red Skye by Joseph J. Millard. Drawing of Captain Midnight, with a list of cities and radio stations carrying his radio program. Ad for Don Winslow of the Navy comic. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 2.5 $195.00 View scans Restored: C1 Paper: Off white Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover, cover reinforced. From the Collection of Ruben Blades. Includes "Ruben Blades Collection" sticker on front of slab. Label #4478969003 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Add to cart FR 1.0 $259.95 or Best Offer View scans 4.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Staple rust. Rust migration. Slight mold. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow

Cover by Pierce Rice and Arturo Cazeneuve. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Bernie Krigstein, Jill Elgin, Frank Borth, Victor E. Pazmino, A. W. Nugent, Pierce Rice, Arturo Cazeneuve and Art Helfant. Harvey makes an early entry in the superhero adventure genre with this anthology. The Human Meteor's final appearance features art by Sam Glanzman. The Liberty Lads set out to stop a Nazi bomber from targeting America, in a story with early art by future EC legend Bernie Krigstein. Magic superhero Dr. Miracle battles Moroccan mystic Mitzah to aid the Allies in North Africa. Human Meteor; Dr. Miracle; Twinkle Twin: Murder in a Blackout; Fingerprints of Death; Water..Water..Everywhere; Liberty Lads; Champ; Introducing Moppo the Marionette; Champ Chuckles; Billy Brains the Boy Marvel; Champ Confusers; Getting Mazie Married. Final issue of the series. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $159.00 or Best Offer View scans Centerfold detached. Cover detached and glued to first wrap. Water damage. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Robinson Crusoe, 1st Printing, Classics Comics, violet cover. Cited in Seduction of the Innocent. (NO HRN, 3/43). Cover price $0.10.

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Agriculture and farming magazine. Includes articles, fiction, and humor. 11" x 14", 94 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.05.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $56.00 View scans Paper: Light tan to off white Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

Add to cart Very Good $46.00 View scans Paper: Tan to Cream

April 1943. Cover by Emery Clarke. Stories include "The King of Terror," a book-length novel by "Kenneth Robeson"; "Mission to Murder" by George L. Eaton; and "Torpedoes are Just Fish" by Durand Kiefer. 6.75-in x 9.25-in.; black and white; 112 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

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Official organ of the International Society of Junior Magicians, containing news and tips. 16 pages on newsprint.

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Official organ of the International Society of Junior Magicians, containing news and tips. 16 pages on newsprint.

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Volume 22, Issue 14 - April 2, 1943. Human interest family centric publication that features short fiction stories, recipes and celebrity gossip. "Food for Thought" 1pg comic feature by Robert. 24 pages, 8.5" x 11.25", B&W Newsprint.

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Volume 22, Issue 16 - April 16, 1943. Human interest family centric publication that features short fiction stories, recipes and celebrity gossip. 24 pages, 8.5" x 11.25", B&W Newsprint.

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Volume 22, Issue 18 - April 30, 1943. Human interest family centric publication that features short fiction stories, recipes and celebrity gossip. 24 pages, 8.5" x 11.25", B&W Newsprint.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $73.00 View scans Paper: Off white

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $41.00 View scans Trimmed Paper: Cream to off white Front cover detached 10%. Back cover detached 10%. Staple rust: Slight.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $41.00 View scans Paper: Off white Back cover detached 5%. Staple rust: Slight.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $16.00 View scans Paper: Cream Front cover detached 15%. Back cover detached 15%. Cover Wrap Detached. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Moderate.

Volume 5, Issue 4 - April 1943. Cover by Malcolm Smith. Science Fiction and Adventures stories. This issue features "Furlough From Eternity" by D.W. O'Brien, and "Children of the Golden Amazon" by Thornton Ayre. Softcover Pulp, 7-in x 10-in, 244 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Illustrated text pieces. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Mary Elting, Joan Douglas, Adam Allen, Elizabeth Decker, and Mary Mapes Dodge. Funny-animal comics and adaptations of classic literature from the publishers of Parents Magazine. Flip-Flap the seal and Butch the frog help two zebras change the color of their stripes; An excerpt from the children's classic "Hans Brinker"; A farm dog makes the safety of the chickens his top priority. Funny Book Folks for You to Color; The Bear That Found a Star; Flip-Flap Does a Good Turn; Barker; The Tricky Horse; Fidget and His Fighting Midget; Puddle Muddle Folks; Peter Takes a Walk; Puffer and the Flying Dragon; Who'll Take the Cake?; Freddie Fieldmouse; Chief Wahoo Goes a-Wooing; Laurie and the Fire Engine; Coo-Coo Comics; Hans Brinker of the Silver Skates; It Followed Her to School; Scrambled Animals; Mr. Quince Plays Hockey! 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Add to cart Good $7.00 View scans Spine split 25%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

Classic Men's humor magazine chock full of jokes, one liners, and single panel gag illustrations. Cover price $0.15.

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Articles with photography about hunting and fishing. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Good $90.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Front cover detached 25%. Back cover detached 30%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.

Vol. 2, No. 6 - April 1943. 6.75" x 9.75", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart Good $18.00 View scans Spine split 10%. Staple rust: Slight.

6.5" x 9", 16 pages, B&W

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $72.00 View scans Only one staple (manufacturing). Centerfold detached and has tearing to margins. Water spotting.

68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Prescriptions for Death starring Human Torch, art by Harry Sahle. Terror of the Boiling Seas starring Sub-Mariner, art by Carl Pfeufer. The Case of the Missing Link starring Terry Vance, art by Bob Oksner. Johnny Does his Part text story. Vision untitled story, pencils by Syd Shores. Jimmy Jupiter untitled story, script and art by Ed Robbins. The Disappearing Spies starring Patriot, pencils by Syd Shores, inks by Al Bellman. Quarantine for Murder starring Angel, script by Roy Garn, art by Gustav Schrotter. 68 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $3,399.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Off white Label #4363234002 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Cover by Cliff Young. "Yours Truly, Doom," pencils by Cliff Young, inks by Steve Brodie; Green Arrow and Speedy versus Doom. Case of the Healthy Patient, art by Howard Sherman; Dr. Fate, believing that a Dr. Wright has committed a perfectly healthy patient to the hospital, investigates and discovers that someone is after something of importance in the doctor's home: a book on animal diseases. "Somewhere in the Pacific" starring Aquaman, script by Ruth Lyons Kaufman (as Bunny Lyons), art by Louis Cazeneuve. "The Sting of the Hornet Fleet" starring Johnny Quick, pencils by Mort Meskin (as Mort Morton Jr.), inks by Charles Paris. "Crime-Buster by Proxy," script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Pierce Rice (as Bernard Baily); When Corrigan joins the Army, the Spectre splits off and loses the power to become visible. 68 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 5.0 $800.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White Label #4448356003 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Vol. 62, No. 5. April 1943. Cover by Bo Brown. Uncle Sam, John Bull, Joseph Stalin, Hideki Tojo, Benito Mussolini, and Adolf Hitler cover illustration. Monthly trade journal supporting independent automotive service providers. Wonderful period advertisements for auto parts and accessories. 8.25" x 11.25". Black and white.

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Uncle Sam stars in an untitled story, Sally O'Neil Policewoman stars in "The Men Who Wanted to Die," the Unknown, Kid Dixon, Destroyer 171, the Kid Patrol stars in "Murder With Words," Quicksilver stars in "The Corpse Who Wouldn't Stay Buried," and G-2 stars in "The Mystery of the Baskerville Twins!" Reed Crandall cover. Cover price $0.10.

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Issue 32 - April 2, 1943. Early magic enthusiast fanzine with reader submitted homemade tricks for other readers to try at home complete with step-by-step instructions and illustrations where needed. 8.5" x 11", 4 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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Issue 34 - April 30, 1943. Early magic enthusiast fanzine with reader submitted homemade tricks for other readers to try at home complete with step-by-step instructions and illustrations where needed. 8.5" x 11", 4 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart Very Fine $50.00 View scans Front cover detached 5%.

April 1943. Mechanical science and technology magazine. 6.75" x 9.5". 184 pages. B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Vol. 112, No. 1 - April 1943. 6.75" x 9.75", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $23.00 View scans Front cover detached 15%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

Vol. N, No. 10 - April 1943. 8.5" x 11.5", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 6.0 $2,499.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #4442681001 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Cover art by Harry G. Peter. The Masked Menace, script by William Moulton Marston, art by Harry G. Peter. The Pirate's Rebellion starring Black Pirate, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Gay Ghost story starring Adolf Hitler, art by Howard Purcell. The Case of the Unhappy Dog starring Mr. Terrific, script by Ted Udall, art by Hal Sharp. Little Boy Blue For Victory, art by Frank Harry. The Headless Horseman of Central Park starring Wildcat script by Bill Finger, art by Irwin Hasen. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $4.70 View scans Spine split 10%.

Long running magazine featuring short news articles on musicians and bands, and lyrics to popular songs. Cover price $0.10.

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Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 16 pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover. Eisner/Fine/Quality staff assist on Spirit.

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $26.00 View scan 2" Tear through edge of book. Soiling.

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 16 pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover. Eisner/Fine/Quality staff assist on Spirit.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $31.00 View scans 3" Cumulative spine split.

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 16 pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover. Eisner/Fine/Quality staff assist on Spirit.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $23.00 View scans 2" Cumulative spine split.

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 16 pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover. Eisner scripts/layouts, Fine pencils, Quality staff inks.

Add to cart Fair $15.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white

Vol. 29, No. 3 - April 1943. 7" x 9", 146 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.