Comic books May 1952

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Volume 26, Issue 1 - May, 1952. Cover by Alex Schomburg. Stories by George O. Smith, Kendell Foster Crossen, Margaret St. Clair, Eric Frank Russell, and Robert Zacks. Three Virgil Finlay illustrations. 6.75-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 150 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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Startling Terror Tales (1952) is a comic published by Star. Prepare to lose your mind with fear with the stories "A Star Presentation", "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" (pencils by Wally Wood, inks by Harrison; 25 pages). Back-up story, "The Repulsive Dwarf" (art by Wood). Jay Disbrow/L. B. Cole cover. 36 pages, full color, 7-in x 10-in. Cover price $0.10.

36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Jack Kamen-ish art and stories. "Blood of the Zombie"; A man asks to be embalmed because a zombie colony will think that he has white blood and thus believe him to be a god. "Dead Men Never Die!"; A reporter covers his first execution, and sees the executed man alive later; He pretends to kill someone so that he will be executed. "The Ghost Came Back" text story by Michael Arthur. "Eyes of Evil"; A woman buys an idol which is missing its eyes; Her husband brings home two rubies which are the eyes of the idol. "Bury Us Not!"; A woman answers a classified ad for assisted suicide; Her husband's ghost convinces her to leave. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Everett Raymond Kinstler, Norman Nodel, Michael Becker, Vince Alascia, and Gene Fawcette. Cover by Mort Lawrence. Science fiction adventure from Avon, featuring stories and art from legends in the comics and sci-fi fields. A mutant with strange powers only wants to use them for good, but the world doesnt understand; An Earth soldier defends a space station from a Venusian invasion; A woman marooned on a distant planet is worshipped as a goddess, until other humans show up. Also featuring an epic contents page illustrated by Everett Raymond Kinstler on the inside front cover. Space-Gods of Planetoid 50; Sabotage on Space Station 1; The Man Who Fought the World!; The Space Monster of Eros; Man-Trap! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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52 pages. "The Cozy Coffin" (art by Joe Maneely), "The Joke" (art by Jay Scott Pike), "Creep, Hands, Creep," "The man I'm Gonna Kill" (art by Tony DiPreta), "Escape From Death," "Stay Away," and "The River!" Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Mike Sekowsky, Ruth Sterling and Robert Burns. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Looking for adventure, Bette falls in with the female hoboes that ride the rails and live a secret existence, but her parents and boyfriend are horrified. Jilted by her boyfriend and failing out of journalism school, Elena thinks her life is over and follows her parents to Florida, but then she meets Harry. A comics version of the classic love poem "A Red, Red Rose" written by Robert Burns. Plus comics biographies of Hollywood "dream beaus" Jeff Chandler and Ronald Reagan (!), and another vintage entry form for the "Ideal Man" story contest. Girl on the Road; Dream Beau of the Month: Jeff Chandler; To Weep No More; A Red, Red Rose; Actor's Love; Dream Beau of the Month: Ronald Reagan; Love Is a Game. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Reed Crandall. Stories by unknown. Art by Reed Crandall, William Hargis, Dan Zolnerowich and unknown. In this issue: T-Man in "Violence in Venice" with pencils by Reed Crandall; "A Trap for Counterfeiters" with art by William Hargis - A Federal Agent poses as a buyer of bogus bills to round up counterfeiters; T-Man in "Fourteen Dangerous Hours" with pencils by Dan Zolnerowich - Trask is assigned to get aboard a Russian ship and dump its cargo of drugs into the sea before it clears the Suez Canal; 1-page text story "Dollars for Doughnuts"; and T-Man in "Behind the Iron Curtain!" with pencils by Dan Zolnerowich - T-Man is to get into Czechoslovakia to get a kidnapped scientist out from behind the Iron Curtain. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Long Running vintage men's interest digest magazine that features articles, war stories, short fiction, true crime, and black and white pin-up photography. 5" x 7.5", 130 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.25.

Four stories are included in this issue: "Tarzan and the Nandi Bear" (A bear chases Tarzan through a slaver's encampment); "Tarzan and the Blue Baboon" (Professor MacWhirtle lands in a valley that is filled with man-eaters); "Brothers of the Spear"; and "The Rainbow" (a text piece). Art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

"Madame Cobra," art by Jack Sparling; Spike and Bat are sent behind enemy lines to free an intelligence officer held in a Korean POW camp commanded by the notorious torturer, Madame Cobra. "The Terror of the Deep," art by Jack Sparling; Spike and Bat discover a Communist base on a Pacific island while investigating a sea serpent rumor. Untitled one-page story; Young Marine Oliver receives a six-foot photograph of his girlfriend. "A Walk in Korea" article. Untitled story, art by Jack Sparling; Lover O'Leary takes two young Marines to a dance and comments on Good Girl types. Untitled story, art by Vic Herman; Female Marine Gwendolyn wants to meet men so she's stationed on the chow-line. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Alice Kirkpatrick cover. In order of appearance: "The Wrong June Bride"; "Ashamed of My Folks"; "Thrilled by Another's Kiss"; and "Everyone Knew but Me" reprinted in Glamorous Romances (1949) #87. Text articles: "Your Date Wants to Be Entertained!", "How to Get Your Wish", "What Did He See in Her?", "How About Petting?", "Is He Serious About You?" and "Those Bridal Traditions" partially reprinted from "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #31 and partially reprinted in "The Dates in Your Life..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 35 (1955) #1. Indicia states "TEN-STORY LOVE". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by L. B. Cole. "Revenge of the Black Magic Idol"; Amazo destroys Gahna's village and enslaves his people. She pricks her finger on the idol of Janus, which she had hoped would help her defeat Rulah, and dies from its poison. "Silent Death"; Skeeter sends his wife, Liz, to Rulah's village to try out the Red Death bacteria he stole. "The Strangest Punishment" text story. "Mankillers"; Renture keeps his subjects by lying to them that they are cursed; In fact, it is their dimly-lit city that disfigures them. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

"Doom in the Desert," "Dynamite Valley," and "The Black Killer," plus a back-up story, the Arizone Kid in "Raw Justice!" Joe Maneely cover. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 36, Issue 5 - May, 1952. 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, 104 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Stories by Gardner Fox and others. Art by Frank Bolle and Dick Ayers. Cover by Frank Bolle. Western adventure starring movie cowboy Tim Holt. Tim feigns death so he can pursue the bandit Black Domino as Redmask. A charlatan predicts impending disaster, but when meteorites start to fall, even the Ghost Rider is convinced. Beautiful dance-hall girl Della (who wears fishnet stockings at all times, even in the desert) wants Redmask to help her retrieve buried outlaw treasure. Redmask vs. The Black Domino!; Outlaw Gold!; The Ghost Rider: The Night the World Ended!; Red Run the Waters!; The Desert Doom! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

May 1952. Previously Tim in Space (1950 Tim's Official Store). Cover by Chic Stone. A boy's activity book featuring a 'Tim Tomorrow' sci-fi comic story. "The Adventures of Tim Tomorrow in X-L4, The City of the Future" - Story and Art by Chic Stone. B&W with a single color, 5 1/2 in. x 8 in. 16 pages.

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Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Charles Schulz, Al Capp, Sam Leff, and Henning Mikkelsen. Tip-Topper Comics collected some of United Features Syndicates most popular comic strips of the 1940s in full color, including Lil Abner and Fritzi Ritz. Fritzi was later known as "Aunt Fritzi" in the Nancy comic strip. Phil and Fritzi's boring dude-ranch vacation becomes a breathless chase after Phil accidentally lassos a moose. This issue is noteworthy as being the third comic book (after Tip Top Comics (1936) #173 and United Comics (1940/1950) #21, tied for first place) to reprint Charles Schulz's beloved Peanuts comic strip, then only in its third year. Curly Kayoe becomes involved with Grace's center for troubled boys, and mixes it up with gangster Mooch. Surprising Smith wants to marry Daisy Mae, in a Li'l Abner storyline by Al Capp. Fritzi Ritz; Peanuts; Li'l Abner; Curly Kayoe; Ferd'nand; Stamp Tips. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Featuring: Two Droopy 1-pagers; Tom & Jerry tale; Big Spike & Little Tyke tale; Bertie Bird text story "Capture"; Wuff the Prairie Dog tale; Flip 'n' Dip 2-pager; and Barney Bear & Benny Burro tale. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Carl Pfeufer and others. Silent-movie cowboy Tom Mix became a pop-culture icon with his 1940s radio show and this tie-in comic. The Dexter Brothers recruit a new gang by starting a barroom brawl in the Black Cat Tavern, in a story featuring some hilarious "1960s Batman"-style fight scenes. In the second part of a two-part story, a blow to the head gives Tom amnesia, and he is recruited into the Dexter Brothers Gang. In another story, a mysterious figure with a walrus mustache wants the famous landscape painting by artist "Al Fresco" that is on loan to Dobie's art museum. The Black Void Part 1: Dangerous Encounter; Roundup Time With Tom Mix; Jeeter; Part 2: Fight for Survival; Tumbleweed Jr.: The Dangerous Race; Saddlehead; Cowboy Cal; Fightin' Forbes: Flying Fists; Gopher-Face; The Missing Countryside. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Fred Ray. Happy Hobby Time! public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Girl Who Hated Tomahawk!, art by Bruno Premiani; Morning Star blames Tomahawk for the death of her father, Chief Swift Thunder, and helps a rival chief capture Tomahawk. Dan Hunter finally convinces her that Tomahawk is innocent. House ad for The Adventures of Rex the Wonder Dog #3, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sy Barry. The Race to Peril Point! starring Tomahawk, art by Bruno Premiani. The Legend of Onomawan, Giver of Names--Tales of the Arrow Maker, art by Fred Ray. The Law of the Six Guns, art by Jerry Grandenetti; Wyatt Earp outdraws a notorious gunslinger. The Frontier Circus! starring Tomahawk, art by Bruno Premiani. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Art Gates and others. Romance comics with teen angst from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Jilted by Brad, Lorna swears she'll never love again, but Henry might make her change her mind. Newly discharged veteran Terry decides to test Joan's love for him by telling her he lost his legs in the war, but that doesn't work out like he thought. Redheaded Wilma suspects her best friend Marsha is fooling around with her husband. He Loved Another; You Can't Bluff Love; The Test of True Love; My Madcap Marriage. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Presenting fiction and non-fiction stories, many of which are religious in nature - a Treasure Chest of fun and facts! Includes a game page, "The Treasure of Paradise Island," by Capt. Frank Moss, illustrated by Frank Borth, "Lets Get Acquainted - a guessing game," "What Are We Doing," by the Catholic University of America, illustrated by Lloyd Ostendorf, "The Witch's Tor," a story by Ivy Bolton, "Chuck White," by H.G. Felsen, illustrated by Mart Bailey, "Tips to You," (on sewing a hat), "I Have CHosen You," (writer and illustrator not stated), "You Said It," (letters), "Who Am I?" (a game), and an ad for U.S. Army War Surplus Camping Gear. 32 pages, full color.

Volume 7, Issue 1 - May, 1952. True crime magazine with stories and article about women in the world of organized crime, murder, robbery, and debauchery. Softcover Magazine, 8.5" x 11", 74 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

True crime articles, stories and photos. Cover price $0.25.

"Shoulds and Should Not Hints on Beauty," script by Madame DeWinter; Humorous beauty tips. "My Fatal Weakness," art by Frank Frollo; Newlyweds Tom and his wife are hired as a butler and "practical nurse" for wealthy invalid Roge; Roger and Mrs. Shane begin an affair; to get Tom out of the way, they frame him for robbery; However, Roger hires a new nurse and Mrs. Shane discovers shes going to be accused of a crime just as her husband was. "Flames Fed My Foolish Heart," art by John Belfi; College student Dottie is tired of having no dates; She calls various boys for dates: Jim mooches money from her; Bill gets drunk and grabby; Frank tries to kiss her but their rowboat overturns and hes exposed as a coward and a hypochondriac; On their way home, they see a car wreck. "Pick-Up Girl" text story. "The Curse of Being Misjudged," pencils by Bob Forgione, inks by Al Tyler; During World War II, lonely high school student Madge is raped by a soldier on leave; She gets a "loose" reputation among the male students; On a picnic with 3 boys and another girl, she is raped again; New student Douglas learns about this and beats up the boys. "My Undecided Soul," art by John Belfi; Rita leaves the city and goes to a small town in search of "decent husband material"; She turns down Steve and Tony, then meets Paul but discovers hes engaged to Wilma; Wilma says shell give up Paul if Rita will agree not to see Steve any more. "Love -- in the Old Days!"; 3 anecdotes about love in earlier times. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Jack Sparling, Lee Elias and Bob Powell. Torrid tales of love and heartbreak dressed up as advice to the lovelorn from Harvey. Redheaded June shamefully admits she's only dating boring Joe because he's rich. Meg loses the only man she'd ever loved because of one little white lie. Sue enjoys the chase, but rapidly loses interest once she wins a man, and heartbreak follows. Torrid pre-Code cover with nice art by Lee Elias. Love for Sale!; My Phantom Lover!; Threat to My Love; Should I Give Up My Career for Marriage?; Lovers' Quarrel; Too Good at Love!; My Life Was a Lie; Suspicious of Love. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Drama melds with melodrama in an early romance comic from Fawcett. Sheila tries to put her life back together after a mental breakdown, but she fears that she will harm the man she loves. Angela wants Stan for herself, and she's willing to spread vicious rumors about her romantic rival, if that's what it takes. In a topical story for the era, Audrey sees the new United Nations building as a chance to date handsome diplomats, but she doesn't really believe in the organization. Plus profiles of actor John Derek and screen legend Kirk Douglas. And a comics version of a love poem by William Shakespeare. Breakdown; John Derek; It Was a Lover and His Lass; Scandal Was My Weapon; Romance on the Leash; Kirk Douglas; I Was a UN Girl. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Hy Mankin, Fred Kida, Carl Hubbell, Bob Fujitani and Charles Biro. Singular comics talent Charles Biro, a legend in hardboiled comics fiction, here reinvents himself as "Uncle Charlie," providing fairy tales for an audience of children - all of whom are featured in a black-and-white photo at the start of each issue. Peter Pester must convince the king of Gladiola that the dragon demanding his princess is actually a fake built by enemies. A sculptor's apprentice teaches his master how to overcome his vanity. A Scottish harpist wins the heart of an earl's daughter, but needs the help of the elves to win her father's blessing. Peter Pester Takes the Cake; The Sculptors Apprentice; Daring Dudley Deer; The Merry Elves of Scotland; Lady Two-Face. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.