Comic books February 1944

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Edited by Ed Cronin. Cover by Fred Kida. Stories by Fred Kida, Dan Barry, Tony DiPreta, Gil Kane, Carl G. Hodges, Maurice Del Bourgo, John Cassone, and Bob Fujitani. Heroic action stories of war and airborne adventure—these are Air Fighters Comics! 68 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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February, 1944. Volume 33, Issue 6. Cover by William Timmins. 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; black and white; 160 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

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Edited by Ned L. Pines. Cover by Alex Schomburg. Stories by Richard Hughes, Morley Burroughs, and Tex Mumford. Action-packed tales featuring such characters as Thunderhoof and the Black Terror, a super strong super-hero. 60 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Edited by Ned L. Pines. Cover by Alex Schomburg. Stories by Charles Roberts, Richard Hughes, Tex Mumford, and August Froehlich. Action-packed tales featuring such characters as Thunderhoof and the Black Terror, a super strong super-hero. 52 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by James Wilcox. Stories and art by C. C. Beck, Rod Reed, Ray Gill, John Jordan, George Kapitan, Jim Wilcox, Henry C. Kiefer, Harold DeLay, Jack A. Warren, and Tom Gill. Sometimes listed as Blue Bolt #43. Former superhero Blue Bolt soars as an aviator hero in WWII. Shot down over Nazi-held Yugoslavia, Blue Bolt joins forces with partisan freedom fighters. Sergeant Spook and Jerry step out of the drawing board to help "Sergeant Spook" artist John Jordan catch the kids who stole his comic-book collection - yet another oddball Sgt. Spook plot. A vintage activity page on how to build a model railroad layout with control tower, and a vintage Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie and the Secret Weapon," with art by Shazam creator C.C. Beck. Dick Cole; I Fly For Vengeance, Part Four; Fearless Fellers; Sergeant Spook; Old Cap Hawkins True Tales; Unhappy Landing; Edison Bell; Edison Bell's Central Control Tower Model Railroad Layout; Blue Bolt; Krisko & Jasper; Bluebolts and Nuts. 56 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Auction Item: CGC 8.5 View scans Auction opens January 3 Paper: Off white to white Pedigree: Crowley Crowley. Label #2030551001

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Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Alan Mandel, Dick Wood, Dick Briefer, Rudy Palais and Charles Biro. An anthology title from publisher Lev Gleason and his primary creator, Charles Biro, featuring teen hero Crimebuster and his nemesis Iron Jaw. Crimebuster seeks the kidnapped son of an important US military figure and finds his old foe Iron Jaw at the heart of it. Yankee Longago encounters Ponce De Leon and the Fountain of Youth, featuring art by Dick Briefer. Swoop Storm uses his new snow plane to take on Japanese forces invading the US territory of Alaska. Crimebuster; Young Robin Hood; Boy Comics Hero of the Month; Daredevil: The Killer Who Couldn't Retire; Swoop Storm; Little Dynamite; Yankee Longago. 60 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Includes: Syd Shores cover art; The Gargoyle Strikes, Pencils by Syd Shores, Inks by Vince Alascia; Mystery of the Horrible Hermit starring Human Torch; The Steel Mask; Good Luck Story text story; The Case of the Horror Money, Pencils by Syd Shores, Inks by Vince Alascia; The Mystery of the Scarlet Skull-- Let's Play Detective, art by Al Bellman. 60 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

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Agriculture and farming magazine. Includes articles, fiction, and humor. 11" x 14", 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.05.

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Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Attack On the Red Cross starring Black Terror, art by Alex Schomburg; vs. Col. Bosch and Nazis. The Tuxedo starring American Eagle, art by Maurice Gutwirth; vs. The Tuxedo and the Enigma Raiders. Encounter With Mr. Doom starring the Crime Crushers; vs. Mr. Doom [Count Hezky-Duom]. Air Trap For a General starring Sgt. Bill King, art by Maurice Gutwirth; vs. Schmidt and the Japanese. Action In the Aleutians starring Crash Carter, art by Bob Oksner; vs. the Japanese. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 6, Issue 1 - February 1944. Cover by Rod Ruth. Science Fiction and Adventures stories. This issue features "A Thought in Time" by Leroy Yerxa, and "Outlaw Queen of Venus" by Wallace West. Softcover Pulp, 7-in x 10-in, 212 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Joe Doolin. Edited by Claude Lapham and Jerry Iger. Stories and art by George Tuska, Nina Albright, Karen Karol and Arnold Hicks. A combat-themed anthology from Fiction House that featured early work from many future comics legends (often uncredited) in the Eisner-Iger Shop. Good-girl art aplenty as Senorita Rio investigates a voodoo cult in Haiti; Hooks Devlin discovers that a Nazi agent is dressing in drag to hide out in America; More good-girl art as boxer Kayo Kirby is invited to speak on a radio show. Another upside-down bondage cover (see issue #27). Shark Brodie; Dusty Rhodes; Senorita Rio; Rip Carson; Guerrilla Mother!; Decoy For Doom; Kayo Kirby; Hooks Devlin; Chip Collins. 60 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Flash stars in "Thousand Dollar Bill," written by Gardner Fox, art by Martin Naydel. Also includes: Ghost Patrol in "Legend of the Lethal Lagoon" with art by Frank Harry; Johnny Thunder in "The Thunderbolt Impersonates Johnny" by John B. Wentworth and Stan Aschmeier; The Whip in "The Light That Never Failed" with art by Homer Fleming; "The Sleeping Beauty" by Ed Wheelan; an ad for the Junior Justice Society; and Hawkman in "Personal Protection from the Hawkman" by Fox and Sheldon Moldoff. Cover art by Everett E. Hibbard. 60 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Till Goodan and others. Western comics starring beloved singing cowboy Gene Autry. Dell takes over publishing from Fawcett. Answering a call for help from aging Colonel Blake, Gene becomes involved in the power struggle over the vast Mesa Ranch in Arizona. Rustlers Crip and Rocky are determined to steal the ranch for themselves. But Gene finds allies in Mexican police detective Ramon and beautiful Senorita Clara. Plus short biographies of Gene Autry and his horse Champion. The Blue Band; Angel-Face Kirby; Down Mexico Way; A Smart Trick; Famous Bucking Horses: War Paint, High Skip. Final issue of the series; followed by Gene Autry Comics (1946-1959 Dell) #1. 56 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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February 6, 1944. The Grit "Story Section" was originally issued weekly as part of the Grit newspaper. Fiction stories by Doris Hume, Rose Franken (as Franken Meloney), Harley F. Cope, W.H.B. Kent, Katherine Greer, and H. Carson Lee. 8 1/4-in. x 11 1/2-in., 28 pages, black and white text with illustrations.

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February 20, 1944. The Grit "Story Section" was originally issued weekly as part of the Grit newspaper. Fiction stories by W.H.B. Kent, Edward Price, Linnie Ethel Biles, Rose Franken (as Franken Meloney), Ray Humphreys, and Ruth Ayers. 8 1/4-in. x 11 1/2-in., 28 pages, black and white text with illustrations.

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February 27, 1944. The Grit "Story Section" was originally issued weekly as part of the Grit newspaper. Fiction stories by Velia Ercole, W.H.B. Kent, J.F. Houghton, Alma & Paul Ellerbe, Rose Franken (as Franken Meloney), and Allen F. Herdman. 8 1/4-in. x 11 1/2-in., 28 pages, black and white text with illustrations.

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

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Cover by Art Saaf. Edited by Jerry Iger. Stories and art by Alex Blum, Arnold Hicks, and Robert Webb. An influential anthology starring jungle hero Sheena, featuring early art by legendary comics artists in the Eisner-Iger Shop. Sheena learns the gorillas who are abducting beautiful native maidens are just men in gorilla suits; An offbeat Ghost Gallery story at a circus features the ghosts of a lion tamer and his pet tiger; As Agent ZX-5's Philippine adventure continues, the comic shows an increasing tendency toward terrific good-girl art. The Hawk; Weird Stories of the Supernatural; Sheena, Queen of the Jungle; Ghost Gallery; Midnight the Black Stallion; Memo for Saturday: "Murder"; ZX-5 Spies In Action; Inspector Dayton. 56 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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February 7, 1944. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. In this issue: portraits of British leaders; Japanese prisoner-of-war camps; and more. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; partial color; 124 pages. Cover price $0.10.

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February 21, 1944. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. In this issue: Morris Ernst; Patrice Munsei, young opera star; and more. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; partial color; 128 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $39.00 View scans Staple rust: Slight.

February 28, 1944. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. In this issue: Mexico; Lepke; Ella Raines; perspective maps; and more. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; partial color; 116 pages. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Alex Kotzky. Skell the Ruthless starring Blackhawk, pencils by John Cassone, inks by Alex Kotzky. Untitled stories starring Death Patrol (script and art by Al Stahl), Private Dogtag (script and art by Bart Tumey), and P.T. Boat. Yank Army Pilot Captures Jap Flyer In Jungle Battle starring Secret War, script and art by Fred Guardineer. Diary of a Japanese Officer starring Sniper, art by Vernon Henkel. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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8.5" x 11", 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

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Volume 16, Issue 118 - February, 1944. Magazine featuring film dramatizations in prose illustrated with stills and regular monthly features. 8.5" x 10.5", 114 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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Single panel cartoons and pinups. 10 1/2-in. x 13 1/2-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover art by Harry Sahle. Shield G-Man Club ad. "Tales of a Safety Pin," script by Otto Binder; A safety pin that seems to be followed by bad luck helps The Shield and Dusty solve a crime. "The Ferryboat Admiral" starring Captain Commando and the Boy Soldiers and Karl Van Hoosen (Introduction, death). "Dead Men's Eyes Tell Tales" starring Dutch Kane (as a corpse), Doc Einstone, Rabbit, Southpaw Sears, and Hangman, script by Otto Binder, art by Bob Fujitani (as B. Fuje). "The Ghost of Henry Schmidt" text story starring The Shield by Vivian Berg. "Christmas Cheers," script by Harry Sahle and Ed Goggin, pencils by Harry Sahle, inks by Virginia Drury (as Ginger); Archie gets a cheque for $50 from his grandfather, makes a list of what he wants to buy for his friends, but most of the money is gone by the time he buys the gifts. Untitled story, script and art by Larry Harris; Captain Barney Keel is driving a tugboat along the land when a dam breaks and he and Catfish Joe find themselves floating around on a newly created lake rescuing animals. Untitled story, art by Dave Higgins; Li'l Chief Bugaboo and Fido find a bear cub and accidentally anger its mom. Untitled story, art by Carl Hubbell; Marco Loco and Snooch are hypnotised by the Medusa but then capture her and take her to the King to collect a reward. 60 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Issue 53 - February 4, 1944. 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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Volume 15, Issue 5 - February 1944. Vintage photo magazine featuring Reader submitted photographs, and pictorials focusing on Sports, Celebrities, Controversies, and Fashions of the time. 10-in. x 13 1/2-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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Add to cart CGC 7.0 $1,284.55 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Pedigree: Rockford Rockford. Label #0055937012 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

#2 does not have an issue number. Cover art by Jack Cole. The Gay Nineties Nightmare; A city has been transformed to look like the gay Nineties (1890s). Who's Who; Elmer Body has the ability to change bodies with anyone; Unfortunately for him, he chooses Woozy Winks. The Lava Man; Fargo Freddie falls into a volcano, meets a 500-year-old man who shows him how to turn into lava; As Lava Man, he slips out of Plastic Man's grip, but is defeated when his body cools and hardens. Welcome To Coroner's Corners!; Plas and Woozy go to Coroner's Corners to try and find out why everyone has gone stark raving mad. Scripts and art by Jack Cole. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Add to cart Very Good $17.00 View scans Staple rust. Rust migration. Spine stress. Spine split from base. Foxing. Soiling. Water damage. Only one staple (manufacturing). Glue failure top half interior spine.

Vol. 2, No. 6. February, 1944. Pin-up magazine featuring non-nude photos of pin-up models. 8.25-in. x 11-in. 68 pages. B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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February 1944. Mechanical science and technology magazine. Includes: "Your Victory Home" post-war modern housing designs. 6.75" x 9.5". 248 pages. B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Vol. 186, No. 3, Whole No. 915 - February 10, 1944. 6.75" x 9.75", 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Classic war cover. Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by George Roussos. The Super Stunt-Man!, script by Bill Finger [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Joe Shuster and Ira Yarbrough [as Joe Shuster]; The son of a former carnival daredevil comes to town, not knowing his father had lost his nerve years before in a car stunt gone wrong. Comedians' Holiday!, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry Siegel], art by Ira Yarbrough [as Joe Shuster]; Clark and Lois decry the closing of a new movie company that has given work to former vaudeville comedians. Private Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Superman's Master!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Ira Yarbrough [as Joe Shuster]. The March text story by Alton Black. Good Ol Judge Jalopy humor page by Jack Farr. The Quicksilver Kid! starring Superman, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Dick Sprang (layouts) and San Citron (finishes) [as Joe Shuster]. 60 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cadet story, script by George Kapitan, art by John Jordon. 18 Men and a Boat (part 2), art by Tom Gill. Bull's-Eye Bill story. Candid Charlie, art by B. Gordon Guth. Dan'l Flannel story, art by Ed Ryan. Target and the Targeteers story, art by Bill Allison. Speck, Spot, and Sis story, script and art by Alonzo Vincent. Chameleon story, art by Bill Allison. Targettoons story, script and art by Milt Hammer. Tootsie Roll ad, script by Rod Reed, art by C. C. Beck. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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TAM is legendary for its thorough and insightful coverage of the stage, both in American and England. Less well-known is the fact that TAM also provided some outstanding coverage of motion pictures. Broadway and Hollywood. 8.5-in. x 11-in., printed on a nice heavy stock. Cover price $0.35.

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Vol. 50, No. 2 - February 1944. 6.75" x 9.75", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $60.00 View scans Chew.	Add to cart CGC 9.0 $1,475.00 View scans Paper: Off white File Copy. Label #1226387002 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart CGC 6.5 $249.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #4528137022 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Poka	Add to cart CGC 4.0 $179.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Label #4332430016 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Poka
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Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Carl Barks, Floyd Gottfredson, Merrill De Maris, Bob Karp, Carl Buettner, George Waiss, Manuel Gonzales, Sylvia Holland, Bill Wright, and Al Taliaferro. Sometimes listed as Vol. 4 #5. The long-running vehicle for Disney character comics featured work by Carl Barks, Floyd Gottfredson, and Pogo's Walt Kelly. In a classic Floyd Gottfredson story from the Mickey Mouse comic strip, Professor Dustibones enlists Mickey for a journey to a land of prehistoric creatures. In a story by Barks, Donald builds a suit of armor to attack his nephews' snow fort, and the combat just escalates from there. In a story by Kelly, Gremlin Gus makes mischief in the kitchen. Plus the Hollywood Chatter column discusses the fifteenth anniversary of the first Mickey Mouse cartoon. The Duck in the Iron Pants; Bucky Bug; Clearer Visibility; Tokens for Tokyo; 'Sno Use; Handwriting in the Snow; Slim Pickin's; Gremlin Gus; Mickey Mouse: In the Land of Long Ago; Hollywood Chatter; Gilt-Edged Security; Stuffy's Picnic; Table Manners; Mush, Boy, Mush!; A Difficulty Ironed Out; Aerial Combat; Sink or Swim; Let's Make Valentines; Hey, Rube!; Winter Sports; The Invisible Man; It's a Gift; Getting Down to Earth; Horse Sense; All Snow and a Yard Wide; School's Out; Patriot Satisfies Wanderlust; Insomnia 'Nipped' in the Bud; Pass The Ammunition; Fair and Warmer. 56 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.