Comic books March 1946

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Cover art by Jack Burnley and Stan Kaye. Battle of the Redwoods starring Superman, art by Ira Yarbrough. Crime without Loot starring Hayfoot Henry, script by Al Schwartz, art by Stan Kaye. The Escape of Elephant Al starring Vigilante, art by Mort Meskin (as Mort Morton Jr.). Dead Man's Drum starring Congo Bill, script by Alvin Schwartz, art by Edwin Smalle. The Mental Marvel starring Zatara, art by W. F. White. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. The Dream of Peter Green, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Marvin Stein; Fed up with crowded city conditions, Peter Green dreams of a new recreation center for the kids in the city to use, but it's the Sandman who must battle a crooked building contractor using inferior materials to build it. The Meteor Mob starring Starman, script by Joe Samachson, art by Emil Gershwin. King "Artie's" Crime Court starring the Shining Knight, script by Joe Samachson, art by Chuck Winter. The Eighth Day of the Week starring Genius Jones, script by Whitney Ellsworth, art by Stan Kaye. Honorable Information, Please starring Mike Gibbs, Guerilla, script by Joe Samachson, art by Maurice Del Bourgo. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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UK bi-weekly magazine focusing primarily on WWII era aircraft, but covering the whole history of flight. 8" x 11.5", 12 pages, B&W

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UK bi-weekly magazine focusing primarily on WWII era aircraft, but covering the whole history of flight. 8" x 11.5", 12 pages, B&W

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Part comics, part text features. Cover price $0.10.

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Aviation magazine featuring pictorials of featured designs; model and hobby information. 10.25" x 13", 120 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Vol. 4 #3 - March 1946. Covering civilian and military aviation. Articles this issue include landing on ice, analysis of the C-47, future of British aviation, flying wing design, weapons of the future, news and reviews. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 74 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover art by Paul Reinman. Doiby Dickles, the Human Bomb starring Green Lantern, script by Henry Kuttner, art by Paul Reinman; Doiby is captured by a mad scientist and is supposedly filled with enough liquid nitro to blow up the city. Words of Wisdom starring Dr. Mid-Nite, art by Stan Aschmeier. Blooey and the Sedan Chair starring Red, White and Blue, script by John B. Wentworth, art by Dennis Neville. Virtue Is Its Own Reward starring The Atom, script by Joseph Greene, art by Jon Chester Kozlak. Aerie of the Vulture Known as Robomb starring Hop Harrigan, script and art by Jon L. Blummer. Mutt and Jeff strips by Al Smith [signed as Bud Fisher]. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Hubbell R. McBride, Morris Gollub, Dan Noonan and Gaylord Du Bois (credited as Howard R. Garis). Dell's classic funny-animal series included early work by former Disney animator Walt Kelly, creator of beloved comic strip Pogo. In an early Pogo story by Kelly, a jive-talking Jersey mosquito lands in Pogo's swamp, and his name is Citronella Jones. (Pogo introduces himself as Ponce de Leon Montgomery County Alabama Georgia Beauregard Possum.) In another Kelly story, Uncle Wiggily catches a fish in his hat. Goozy the monkey tries to become king of the jungle. Mixed Families; Uncle Wiggily; Albert and Pogo; Cubby & Tubby; Goozy; Silvershoes; Elephunnies. 48 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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March, 1946 - Volume 5, Issue #3.

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Volume 37, Issue 1 - March, 1946. Cover by William Timmins. Science Fiction and adventure stories, this issue features "Pattern For Conquest: Part 1" by George O. Smith. 5.5-in. x 7.5-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 5, Issue 2 - March, 1946. Painted cover by Peter Driben. Lingerie story pictorials with humorous captions and pin-up photos. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.25.

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Published by Popular Publications Cover price $0.15.

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Volume 1, Issue 1 - Spring, 1946. Pin-Up photos with captions and a few cartoons. 8.5" x 11", 70 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Everett Raymond Kinstler. "The Case of the Shoes of Doom"; Hulky wants to leave town, but he is leaving a murderous trail behind him. "Girl Trouble" starring Gloomy Gus and St. Pete, art by Red Holmdale. "The Cop and the Kid"; Black Hood vs. Charlie and other thieves. "The Corpse by the Window" text story. "The Case of the Disappearing Corpse"; Black Hood vs. Marty Dixon, John Carter, and Robert Dingling. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Al Bryant. Featuring: 12 page Blackhawk story "The Treasure of Ghanpat" drawn by Reed Crandall; 11 page Blackhawk story "The Wreck of the Rampole" drawn by Reed Crandall; 8 page Chop Chop story "Chop Chop's Rocket Ride" (note: 1st Chop Chop strip); 2 page text story "A Mirror For Manjorr"; 1 page Johnny Doughboy filler by Bernard Dibble; 14 page Blackhawk story "Blackhawk and the Slavers" drawn by Reed Crandall. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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March 1946. Volume 6, Issue 47. Stories, fashions, good looks, movies, things to do. This issue contains only text, photos, and illustrations (no comics). 7 1/2" x 10 1/2", b&w, 84 pages. Cover price $0.10.

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Includes: Alex Schomburg cover art; The Big Guy, Pencils by Vince Alascia; The Wish of Death starring Human Torch, art by Carmine Infantino; [Lou] Paige's Looney Page; Scarface and the Script of Death, Pencils by Alascia, Inks by Al Bellman; Cub-Reporter text story; and Murder Mountain, Pencils by Alascia. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Bud Thompson. Stories by Otto Binder, Art Helfant and Sid Lazarus. Art by Mac Raboy, Art Helfant, Sid Lazarus and Bud Thompson. Superhero action with Freddy Freeman, who gains the same powers as his hero Captain Marvel, better known these days as Shazam. Captain Marvel Jr. learns that Sivana Jr. can be just as brilliant and deadly as his father. In a twist on a classic murder-mystery plot, Jess uses his trained monkey to commit murder, then tries to blame the crime on Freddy's pet monkey, Jeep. Plus a PSA for WWII paper rationing. Keep Punching; Captain Marvel, Jr. Battles Sivana, Jr.; Boxcar Benny; Rubbernose Randolph; A Monument to Peace; Snortville Sneeze: The Case of the Invading Hoboes; Raiders of the Rimrock; Monkeyshines. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 17, Issue 10 - March 1946. Features creative stories, poems, rebuses, recipes, activities, crafts, science experiments, and health articles for children. 6-in. x 9-in. 52 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.15.

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Volume 1, Issue 12 - January, 1946. Magic Periodical put out by Walter B. Gibson with help from Harry Houdini's brother, Hardeen that showcases the talent of magicians as well as teaching tricks to readers. 8.5" x 11", 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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Victor E. Pazmiño cover. Contains funny animal stories. In order of appearance: "Supermouse"; "Fritz"; "Ragsy" art by Carl Wessler; "Snowzer" by Donald R. Christensen; "Cedric"; "Lardy" art by Ed Dunn; "Pinto" art by Howard Swift; and "Rise 'n' Shine". Illustrated comic advertisements: "History's Mysteries" from Smith Brothers Cough Drops; and "Volto From Mars" from Grape-Nuts Flakes. Illustrated text stories: "Ferdinand's Dinner Party: The Forest Magician Shows His Friends Some New Tricks!" by Alexander Samalman"; and "Water Wings Pete: Poor Peter Was the Only Penguin Who Couldn't Swim" by Mickey Klar Marks. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Robert Sale, Jack Alderman, Rudy Palais, and Charles Biro. The title that launched the crime comics genre, Crime Does Not Pay was noted for its violent pre-Code content and lurid tales of underworld life. The true story of the rise and fall of Prohibition gangster Legs Diamond. The terrifying Belle Gunness becomes one of the first American serial killers, and not even her children are safe, in a story featuring some truly unsettling art. A mad bomber destroys ships for the insurance money in 1870s Dresden, Germany. Also featuring several lurid text stories of the True Detective type, including one called "That's the Killer, Shrieked the Parrot." The True Story of "Legs" Diamond; Mrs. Bluebeard; The Riddle of the Bludgeoned Beauty; Murder One; That's the Killer, Shrieked the Parrot; Death in Dawson; The Devil of Dresden; Two Crimes in Three-Quarter Time; Whodunnit: Death on the Tracks. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 51 - "Rumor Hath It" by Christopher Hale. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 128 pages, text. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 45, Issue 3 - March, 1946. 6.5" x 9", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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1st appearance of Torchy by Bill Ward!

Cover art by Al Bryant. The Corpse of the Doll Man; Dr. Vargo selects criminals for his experiments to reduce humans to tiny beings and keeps them on a small island. The Man With the Terrible Eyes, pencils by Dan Zolnerowich; Archer spent most of his life searching for the Hypnotism of Death and now he uses it to kill. Introducing Torchy, art by Bill Ward; Torchy sockes the face of the Mayor's son and gets in the papers and a new job as secretary. The Will of Enos Gotch, pencils by Dan Zolnerowich; a fortune is hidden in antique furniture. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Untitled The Black Terror story, art by Ken Battefield; A crooked politician uses a new variety of a deadly plant to kill off high government officials in order to be able to run the government until new elections are held. Untitled Kara story, art by Al Camy; vs. Targala and the Eagle Men. The Masked Marauders, pencils by Ken Battefield; The Scarab must retrieve a cat that has been stolen who knows the location of a secret panel in a tomb that hides a fortune in gold. Untitled The American Eagle story, art by Ken Battefield. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 2, Issue 6 - March, 1946. Vintage men's interest magazine full of adult humor comics and tasteful pin-up pictorials. 8.5" x 11.5", 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 7, Issue 5 - Spring, 1946. 7" x 10", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover by Joe Doolin. Edited by Jack Byrne and Jerry Iger. Stories and art by Robert Webb, Alex Blum, Lily Renee and Matt Baker. A combat-themed anthology from Fiction House that featured early work from many future comics legends (often uncredited) in the Eisner-Iger Shop. Treasure hunters torment natives and animals alike to find the location of Tiger Girl's secret temple; Far from the city, Hooks Devlin and Peaches encounter an elderly couple who force kids to commit crimes for them; Glamour-girl turned super-spy Senorita Rio gets a cryptic message from a man wrapped in bandages. Featuring art by famed good-girl artist Matt Baker and pioneering female artist Lily Renee. Blind Man's Bluff; Tiger Girl; Rip Carson; Kayo Kirby; Hooks Devlin; Senorita Rio; Shark Brodie. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Indicia title is "TERRY AND THE PIRATES, No. 101." Cover art by Milton Caniff. Untitled story, script and art by Milton Caniff; The Dragon Lady and her guerrillas are engaged in one of their frequent battles with the invader; Terry, April Kane, and Deeth Crispin are her not-too-willing guests, Pat, Connie, and Big Stoop are traveling with the invader as neutrals, while looking for Terry and his friends. Reprinted from "Terry and The Pirates" (News Syndicate Co., Inc.) newspaper comic strips from 1939-1940. 52 pages, full color. [Note: Number 101 is the last issue to carry the "Four Color" logo on cover; all issues beginning with number 100 are marked "...O.S" (One Shot) which can be found in the bottom left-hand panel on the first page; the numbers following "O.S." relate to the year/month issued.] Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart PR 0.5 $120.00 View scan Interior is complete. Cover-to-cover mold. Water damage. Staple rust, rust migration. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Rudy Palais cover. In order of appearance: "Magno and Davey" art by Rudy Palais; "The Unknown" art by Rudy Palais, reprinted with CCA alterations as "The Haunted Three" in Web of Mystery (1951) #28; "Lash Lightning and Lightning Girl" art by Warren Kremer (as 'Doc'); and "Captain Courageous". "Pay Dirt Paradise" text story by Ralph Powers, reprinted from Super Mystery Comics Vol. 5 (1945) #4, and reprinted in Super Mystery Comics Vol. 5 (1945) #5 and in Super Mystery Comics Vol. 6 (1946) #6. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories by unknown. Art and Cover by Frank Carin. Georgie stars in five untitled stories! Also in this issue: 2-page text story "A Present for Cliff"! Characters in this issue: Georgie; Judy. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Good $45.00 View scans Staple rust. Foxing. Soiling. Grease pen marks on interior pages.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $17.00 View scans 2" Cumulative spine split. Corner Damage. Cover detached. Creasing. Denting. Edge damage. Foxing. Residue. Scuffing. Soiling.

Add to cart Fair $17.00 View scans Staple rust. Rust migration. 5" Cumulative spine split. Foxing. Soiling. Water damage.

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Volume 1, Issue 9 - Spring, 1946. Cover by Peter Driben. Glamour and pinup magazine. 8.5" x 11.5", 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Jerry Robinson. Stories and art by George Roussos, Jerry Robinson, Ernie Schroeder, Art Helfant, and Bob Fujitani. The first comic to feature The Green Hornet, the radio-turned-movie superhero from the creator of the Lone Ranger. Crooks robbing a museum are the first ones enslaved by a revived mummy, in a story with art by Joker co-creator Jerry Robinson. Spirit of '76 seeks a rogue Japanese mini-sub that is sinking Allied vessels thousands of miles from Axis territory. Twinkle Twins encounter Axis spies, a disintegration ray, and a runaway gorilla. Green Hornet: The Mummy Murders!; The Spirit of '76: The Tiger Shark's Lair; Green Hornet: Last Mile Vengeance; Twinkle Twins: Gorilla-Tactics; Zebra: Death Plays the Outfield; Mighty Midgets: Lion Hunters; Flak From a Flying Fortress. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Good $7.80 View scans Staple rust. Spine split from top. Spine split from base. Corner Damage. Denting. Scuffing. Water damage. Soiling.

Volume 4, Issue 5 - March 1946, 8.5" x 11", 22 pages, B&W. Long running magazine that features song lyrics, celebrity gossip, articles, and fan letters. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 18 #2 - March 1946. Published by the International Photographers Local 659 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and Moving Picture Machine Operators union. Cover of Ingrid Bergman. Pictorial features on Rita Hayworth, academy award winners, Scarlet Street featuring Edward G. Robinson and Ruth Roman. Also articles on filming German Prison Camps and more. 9-in. x 12-in., 30 pages, black and white. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Joe Musial. Edited by Ruth Plumly Thompson (sometimes credited as Jo King). Stories and art by Chic Young, Fran Striker, Charles Flanders, Bob Dunn, Frank Miller, Bob Naylor, Lee Falk, Phil Davis, Bela Zaboly, George McManus, Austin Briggs, Jack Burnley, Wilson McCoy, Otto Soglow, Ruth Plumly Thompson, Carl Anderson, and Alex Raymond. Pioneering comics publisher David McKay presents an anthology series featuring reprints of King Features Syndicate comic strips. Mandrake the Magician discovers the true identity of the Santa Claus Pirate; The Phantom's first adventures as a young man continue. Blondie; The Lone Ranger; Dun-Dums; Barney Baxter in the Air; Mandrake the Magician; Thimble Theatre; Bringing Up Father; Flash Gordon; Sport Features; The Phantom; Henry. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.