Comic books January 1952

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Art by Mike Roy and John Prentice. Another crime comic from the prolific studio of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, this one featuring crimes throughout history as well as the standard gangster tales. Sometimes listed as Real Clue Crime #71. No issue # on cover; Vol. 6, issue #11 in indicia. Successful Monte Carlo gambler Anna Karkova sees the harm that gambling can do to others who aren't as lucky as her. An illustrated guide to some of the different firearms used by US law enforcement, circa 1952. A con man and a forger plot to swindle a dying millionaire, but two little old ladies have the last laugh. Anna the Player; Lace and Old Lies; The Corsican's Double; Grounded; Gypsies Don't Forget; Tint of Crime; Arms of the Law. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Painted cover. In order of appearance: "Backstreet Wife"; "Man-Hater!" reprinted in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 32 (1956) #3; "I Gambled with Love"; and "Slightly Scandalous". "The Charm Corner: Shoes for Every Occasion, What's Your Beauty Problem?" text article reprinted from "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #49, and reprinted as "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #26 and as "Glamorize Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #76. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Red Ryder stars in an untitled story. Aunty Duchess in "The Distrust Fund." Untitled Little Beaver back-up story. Photo cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Ralph Carlson and others. Movie cowboy Allan "Rocky" Lane roams the West with a yen for justice. "Undercover Marshal" Rocky disguises himself as a gun-for-hire to discover who's been hiring hired guns, and why. A "slippery gang of owlhoots" distracts Rocky and the sheriff with a decoy robber, so they can rob the bank. Dee Dickens offers to solve anyone's problems for ten cents, just like Lucy in her psychiatrist's office. Gunslinger for Hire; Gopherface; Dee Dickens: Ten Cents an Answer; The Decoy Desperadoes; Easy Money; Dangerous Errand; Sage-Brush. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by John Prentice. "Every Afternoon at Four"; Wealthy businessman Reggie and his girlfriend Phyllis visit his home town; Reggie is attracted to nurse Lola, which makes Phyllis angry; She returns to the city. "I Was That Colman Girl"; After her mother dies, Ginny goes to live with her aunt and uncle but is lonely in her new town and school; She dates Rick, who has a wild reputation, then meets newcomer Kent. "Sunset of Love," script and art by Dick Briefer; Artist Jeans career is managed by his girlfriend Paulette, who forbids him to paint portraits and insists he only do landscapes and still lifes; Jean paints a portrait of a young woman from his imagination but Paulette is sure Claudia, who runs a small art gallery, was his model. "They All Laughed" text story. "Horse and Buggsie," art by Jules Steiner; Horse and Buggsie try to scare each other in a haunted house. "The People on the Drive," art by Billy Ely; Ambitious Marva dates high-society Alec and gets an invitation to spend the weekend at his family home; She is surprised that his family doesnt behave the way she expects rich people to act; They, in turn, think shes a snob. "Crying Is Not for the Theatre"; Helen loves aspiring actor Barry; She gets a job as an elevator operator in the theatrical district so she can see him regularly, but he ignores her when hes accompanied by producers and other actors; Barry is a success in his first play but Helen thinks hes romantically involved with his co-star Thea. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Everett Raymond Kinstler and John Rosenberger. Lurid tales of love and crime, with lush covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. Nancy wonders if she can ever love again; A woman defies her controlling mother when she finds love for the first time; Literary agent Viv thinks shes too busy working to have time for love. Featuring a painted cover reprinted from an Avon paperback. Also featuring a nice contents page illustrated by Everett Raymond Kinstler on the inside front cover. No Time for Love; Forbidden Love; We Met Too Late; I Had Everything But Love. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Powell, Marc Swayze and John Martin. This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Wounded in Korea, soldier Johnny meets American teacher Carrie when she takes him in. But his trauma and guilt over desertion almost destroy everything, in a story with art by Marc Swayze. Steve calls off his wedding to Donna after a campus scandal destroys her reputation. Lauren and Harry are engaged, but after Lauren wins the lottery, something inside of her changes, and Harry doesn't like it, in a story with art by Bob Powell. Something to Live For; A Campus Scandal; Surprise Love; I Won the Sweepstakes! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bernard Baily and others. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Migrant worker Artie gets a job digging an underwater tunnel, but when he falls for Bonnie, her Uncle Joe protests, in a rare story narrated by the male character. Co-workers Vicki and Lee love each other, but Vicki's unethical business practices may drive them apart. Dance teacher Debby loves jockey Jackie, but she doesn't want to be seen in public with him because she's both taller and shallower than him. Wedding Present; The Cheat!; No Love, My Dear; Little Man. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover of the famous singing cowboy, plus interior photos. The Mystery of Circle Lake starring Roy Rogers and Trigger, art by the Al McKimson team; Cattle are rustled by flying boat from Circle Lake. Breed of the Pioneers text story, art by Albert Micale; Chuckwagon Charley's Tales story, art by Hi Mankin and Albert Micale; Dan Pace gets lost in a blizzard. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Sad Sack, Hector the Director, Rumpus, and Fun at the Zoo. Cover price $0.10.

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January 1952. Previously published as Fantasy Advertiser until Vol 5. Science fiction reviews, ads, essays, illustrations and articles. 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

January 1952. Science Fiction Newszine published by Bob Tucker. The first sixteen issues were called the Bloomington Newsletter. 16 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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Bettie Page, Diana Dors, Jeanne Carmen. Cover price $0.15.

January 19, 1952. Film trade publication with lots of news. 9.25 in. x 12.25 in.; black and white; 36 pages.

January 26, 1952. Film trade publication with lots of news. 9.25 in. x 12.25 in.; black and white; 32 pages.

Vintage monthly published magazine with a focus on the film industry as a whole. First published in November of 1930, publication continued through the late 1970s. Priding itself as a source for exclusive behind the scenes stories about filmmaking, Silver Screen also contained a fair amount of articles about celebrities, their relationships, the latest in fashion, and film reviews. Cover price $0.15.

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Stories and art by Louis Zansky and others. A showcase for popular Western heroes and movie cowboys. "Secret Marshal" Rocky Lane is suspicious when an old man with memory lapses is accused of robbing a stagecoach. When his wife repays the victims, Rocky sees his suspicions confirmed. Only the mind of Smiley Burnette could figure out the Topsy Turvey Hide-Out. Hopalong Cassidy; Lash LaRue: The Silent Watch; Holster Holt; Smiley Burnette: The Tale of the Topsy Turvey Hide-Out; Rocky Lane: The Uninvited Guests; Toddler Tod. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Official Magazine of the RSROA of America (Roller Skating Rink Operators Association of America). News, articles, competition results, and more. 9-3/8 in. x 12-1/4 in.; black and white; 20 pages on slick paper. Cover price $0.15.

Vol. 11 #1 - Jan. 1952. Military, Civil and Commercial aviation-themed magazine. Articles this issue include Korean War coverage, Spain's leftover German aircraft from WWII, reviews, news and all heavily illustrated. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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"The Fly in the Ointment," "Operation Egg Beater," and "The General Went Barefoot." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Long running magazine featuring short news articles on musicians and bands, and lyrics to popular songs. 8-in. x 11-in., 36 pages, B&W Cover price $0.15.

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 16 Pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover. Not Eisner.

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 16 Pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover. Not Eisner.

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 16 Pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover. Not Eisner.

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 16 Pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover. Not Eisner.

Story and Art by Andre Franquin. First appearance of Marsupilami. Long-running French publication featuring such strips as Johan and Peewit, The Smurfs, Boule et Bill, Gil Jourdan, Jerry Spring, Gaston Lagaffe and more. 24 pages, full color.

Cover by Ogden Whitney. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by Sam Cooper, Lin Streeter and Charles Sultan. Tales of espionage from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, published as the Cold War was just heating up. Reporters Madge and Cliff encounter the communist Viet Minh in Thailand during the run-up to the Vietnam War. Tim is superstitious about crossing the Atlantic Ocean for the 13th time, but it seems the good luck charm Celeste gave him contains secret information for enemy agents. Tricks used by real-life Japanese spies during the Russo-Japanese War of 1905 help make Japan into a world power. Smashup in Siam; Gun Gimmick; Incident in Shanghai; Windmill Ruse; Alaskan Alarm; The 13th Crossing; Spies Against Russia; The Unsecret Spy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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"My Buddy the Dinosaur!" (art by Joe Kubert) and "Hillybilly with a Heater!" Letter to the editor from comic writer Bob Rozakis. Ross Andru/Kubert cover? Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 24, Issue 3 - January 1952. Cover by Earle Bergey. Stories: "Journey To Barkut" by Murray Leinster, "Lost Art" by A. Bertram Chandler, "The Great Idea" by Raymond Z. Gallun, "The Wheel" by John Wyndham, and "How Green Was My Martian" by Mack Reynolds. Softcover Pulp, 6.75" x 9", 148 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Art by Bob Powell and Fred Meagher. Cover by Fred Meagher. Rancher Steve Adams, a Comanche raised by white settlers, has a secret identity as the warrior Straight Arrow, a hero who first appeared on a popular radio show. A rancher's daughter blames Steve for her father's murder, so he must become Straight Arrow to save her life. The origin of Fury reveals how Straight Arrow first got his horse. Bloody Bridge!; The Story of Fury; Red Hawk: Death Trap!; A Friendly Foe! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.