Comic books November 1952

Art by Dudley Page. 24 pages.

Cover art by Win Mortimer. You Get What You Vote For! public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Man Who Shackled Superman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Safaris for Sale starring Congo Bill, script by Jack Miller, art by Ed Smalle. The Lost Secret of Space starring Tommy Tomorrow, art by Jim Mooney. The Lady Sharpshooter starring Vigilante, art by Bob Brown. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 126, Issue 3 - November, 1952. 6.75" x 9", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Strang The Terrible Art and story by Dudley Watkins. John Onslow story. 8 1/2-in. x 12-in. 16 pages B&W with color front and back page.

Strang The Terrible Art and story by Dudley Watkins. John Onslow story. 8 1/2-in. x 12-in. 16 pages B&W with color front and back page.

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Cover art by Win Mortimer. The Super-Hick from Smallville starring Superboy, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti. The Ocean Restaurant starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. Professor Eureka humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Johnny Quick, Ringmaster, art by Paul Norris. U.S. Coast Guard - Jack of All Jobs article. The Make-Believe Archer starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 44 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Bill Everett. Don't Try to Outsmart the Devil!, script by Stan Lee; An evil man makes a bargain with Satan that his heart will never stop beating so that he will live forever, but Satan merely arranges it so that his heart continues to beat after his body has rotted away. The Visitor, pencils by George Roussos; A man is convinced that controlling visitors exist all around him and when he is confronted by mist he goes off his rocker. Sugar is--Death!, pencils by Hy Rosen. The Hands of Death, pencils by Don Perlin, inks by Abe Simon; A woman's car breaks down in an area where women have been strangled and since she is frightened she tries to take shelter in a nearby house. The Man Who Talked to Rats, pencils by Manny Stallman; A man comes across a man who talks to rats in an alley and makes a deal with him to kill his uncle so he will inherit his money. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

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Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Cover by Ken Bald. Stories by Harry Lazarus, Charlie Sultan, Paul Gattuso, Max Elkan, and Pete Riss. Spine-chilling tales of suspense, horror, and the supernatural—prepare yourself for Adventures into the Unknown! 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bill Everett. Find the Pin and Pick It Up, art by Tony DiPreta. The Monster!, art by Ed Winiarski; A creature from an underground civilization is sent as a scout to determine the weaknesses of the surface world, but none of the surface dwellers are afraid of his monstrous form, as he expected. Lost in the Graveyard. Professional Secret text story. Throw Another Coal on the Fire, script by Stan Lee, art by George Tuska. Missing... One Head, inks by Jack Abel. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

Story, Art and Cover by Howie Post. Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis star in a 3-part untitled tale! Plus: Teen Teasers activity 1-pager by Martin Naydel; Honey in Hollywood untitled half-pager by Henry Boltinoff; Twisting the Dial text piece; and Kitty Karr untitled back-up story. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernest Schroeder. Stories and art by Ernest Schroeder and others. One of the more fanciful and influential of 1940s aviator heroes, Airboy fights evil with his radio-controlled plane "Birdie" and its plethora of experimental flying tech. Sometimes listed as Airboy Comics #105. No issue # on cover; Vol. 9, issue #10 in indicia. Alien refugees from an interstellar war seek help from Earth and Airboy. The Heap intervenes when a warlord tries to turn a Japanese village's mechanical dragon to evil purposes. The story of the very first college football game. Airboy; The Heap; Sport Tabs; The Black Wingman; Balaklava Road Call; The First College Football Game. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Don Perlin, Abe Simon, Al Plastino, Ralph Mayo, Paul Gattuso and Rafael Astarita. Remaindered St. John horror comics, collected into a squarebound anthology. This issue features St. John's Strange Terrors. Zombies rise to walk in the moonlight, in a story with art by future Marvel legend Don Perlin. A crime reporter and his two-fisted sidekick fight their way to the Mystery of the Evil Eye. Doc Macauley and his associates investigate after a millionaire mysteriously drowns at the waterfront. Nancy is visited by her murdered father's ghost, who shows her where his money was hidden. Bondage art by Perlin. Vampires Dance at Dusk; Terror Strikes at Randall's Rock; Zombies March by Moonlight; Haunt of the Howling Beast; The Ghost of Castle Karloff. 32 pages, Full Color. Other variants exist. Final issue of the series. 100 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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This issue is Misprinted as issue 7 in the indicia. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 3, Issue 1 - November, 1952. Art and Camera Magazine is a great tool for the amateur artist. It contains articles, exposes and product reviews that you can use to your advantage while exploring creativity in the world of fine arts. 8.5" x 11", 52 pages, B&W. Contains nudity and is recommended for mature readers. Cover price $0.50.

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Vol. 26, No. 11. November 1952. Includes: "The Mad Monster of Mogo" by Don Wilcox; "Too Many Worlds" by Irving Cox Jr.; "Scratch One Asteroid" by Willard Hawkins; "Master of the Universe" Part 8 of 8 by Unknown; "Stacked Deck" by Lester del Rey; and "...And Goal to Go" by Alfred Coppel. Cover by Walter Popp. Two stories illustrated by Ed Emsler. 7' x 10". 160 pages. Black and white. Text with occasional illustrations. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 1, Issue 1 - November, 1952. Short-lived vintage men's magazine that focuses on the lifestyles of young models, especially those in bathing suits. 8.5" x 11.5", 54 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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8.5" x 11", 52 pages, B&W Cover price $0.25.

November 1952. Publication of the Arizona Highway Department featuring stories and art with Western themes. In this issue: Tumacacori; Arizona salad; early Western lamps; and more. 9-in. x 12-in.; part color, part black and white; 40 pages on white paper. Cover price $0.35.

Men's interest digest with comics, jokes and tasteful pin-up photography. 5" x 6.5", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 4, Issue 5 - November, 1952. Jack Howard photography cover - articles include; "What They Saw in Hazel", "Figure Photography – Studies in Structure", and "Art Photography Short-Stops". Also included in this issue; 12 pages of nude black and white pin-up photography by various photographers. 8" x 11.5", 50 pages, B&W. Contains nudity and is intended for mature readers. Cover price $0.75.

Cover by Russ Heath. "Back From the Grave," script by Stan Lee, art by Fred Kida; This story postulates that a scientist who returned from the dead when his son was killed by communists slew Stalin. "A Thousand Years," art by Ed Robbins; A scientist tests his suspended animation machine on his cat. He wants to go into suspended animation for a thousand years to avoid all the signs that he feels indicate civilization will collapse. "The Creation" text story. "Top Billing," script by Stan Lee, art by Joe Maneely; Smith, of the comedy team Sprinkle and Smith, resents that he gets second billing so he plans to murder his partner and get a new one. "Roll Call," art by Bernie Krigstein. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

November, 1952 - Volume 8, Issue #11.

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Nov 1952. Volume 50, Issue 3 - 1st printing. Cover by Schneeman. Science fiction stories by Eric Frank Russell, Algis Budrys, Ralph Williams, Gene L. Henderson, and Isaac Asimov ("The Currents of Space" part 2). Illustrations by Orban, Pawelka, and van Dongen. Article on oil. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.75-in.; 168 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Capturing the paranoia of the Cold War, this series portrayed a future where "atomic" weapons replaced conventional ones. Flash Gordon-like Craig battles a mad scientist who has stolen the formula for an "electron" that can destroy cities. Captain Buck Vinson leads an assault on a Soviet-held uranium mine in the Congo. MacAvoy and his bomb-disposal team look for unexploded ordnance in the Korean combat zone. Intrigues of the Planet Smasher; Three Rocketeers; Assault on Target UR-238; Have You Heard This One?; Rescue Under Fire; Operation Bomb Disposal. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Atomic War! (1952) #1. Indicia indicates this was published by Junior Books, Inc.; however, the Ace logo is on the cover. Reel in horror as a nuclear sneak attack from the Russians leads to the utter annihilation of New York City, Detroit, and Chicago! Stories include "The Sneak Attack," "Berlin Powder Keg," and "Counterattack!" Two page text story, "Operation Haystack." These shocking stories will awaken every American to "the dangers, the horror, and utter futility of WAR!" Remember -- "only a strong America can avert World War III!!!" Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Harry Harrison and Roy G. Krenkel. Violent pre-Code war comics from Youthful Magazines. Marine Sgt. Steve Quinn makes the ultimate sacrifice to destroy a bridge in Korea. The true story of Merrills Marauders, an early and legendary special-ops unit that fought behind enemy lines during World War II. Two American POWs set out to escape from Stalag VII in Germany during WWII. Sgt. Quinn, Fighting Leatherneck; I Was a P.O.W.; Battlewagon; Merrills Marauders; Jet Jockey. Final issue under this title; series continues as Atomic Attack (1953 Youthful) #5, while Trojan Magazines continues the Attack title and numbering with Attack (1953 Trojan) #5(1/53). 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Antonio Canale, Edd Ashe, and Enrico Bagnoli. Pre-Code crime comics from St. John with an above-average lineup of artists. After a robbery turns into murder, insurance investigator Morris discovers evidence of a gambling problem and an inside job. Dockside punk Danny gets out of prison, and soon he's the leader of a waterfront gang. Crooks running a "punchboard" scam, a popular pre-digital gaming system, prey on families of overseas soldiers. Cover by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Set-up For Robbery; The Pier Gang; Murder by Accident; Top This / The Lighter Side; Punchboard Profit. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Jim McLaughlin. Appointment in Hades, art by Gene Colan; Soldier Heath drowns while deserting his unit's fight on a beachhead; He returns to life, but is marked by the devil. Step into my Grave!, pencils by Jim McLaughlin; On a plantation in Louisiana, a man stumbles upon a voodoo queen and her horde of zombies; The man's undead brother warns him, but all perish in a final show down ritual. Red Talons of Lupercalia, art by Louis Zansky; A mother and daughter travel to Czechoslovakia, where the daughter is to meet her future husband, count Falco Lupercalia; The count and his father are both vampires, who can also transform into werewolves. Sinister Return of the Priestess of Baal, art by Chic Stone. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. What Do You Know about Other People? public service announcement with Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "Guns For Hire!", pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Gotham City criminals have developed a new method of commiting crimes with rented firearms; Batman and Robin start investigating the case without success until Bruce disguises himself as a criminal. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Vicki Vale's Secret!", script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Vicki Vale goes to Wayne Manor, desperately looking for help; She explains that she has brought doom upon herself, but passes out before saying anything else; Bruce and Dick leave her with Alfred while they investigate at Vicki's house as Batman and Robin. One-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. Finger Print Forgeries article by Jack Miller. "The Joker's Utility Belt!", script by David Vern, pencils by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; When the Joker's seemingly easy capture of the Caped Crusaders goes terribly wrong when Batman springs a surprise on him using his utility belt, the Crime Clown decides to outdo the Batman with his own utility belt! One-page Professor Eureka story by Henry Boltinoff. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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The Anger of Colonel Wu-San, script by Hank Chapman, art by Paul Reinman. Report from Korea text story by Sgt. Louis Jobst. Hang Fire!, art by Dave Berg. Death of Aunt Maggie, art by John Romita. Spearhead!, art by Al Hartley. 32 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Jerry Robinson. Untitled story, script by Hank Chapman, art by Jerry Robinson; Battle Brady and Sgt. Swenski are sent to grab a prisoner for interrogation; The Captain wants to know how the Chinese are managing their mysterious lightning attacks; They stumble upon a secret cave hold-out and a band of Chinese cavalry raiders. "The Frogmen" text story. "Baby Face!"; A company bogged down in heavy fighting requests reinforcements and gets a young, fresh-faced boy who they christen 'Baby Face'; They coddle him as best they can, but when things get dicey, it's the young man who shows exceptional courage. "Captain Raymond Harvey Medal of Honor" public service announcement; Ad for U.S. Defense Bonds. Untitled story, script by Hank Chapman, art by Jerry Robinson; Brady and Swenski have been captured by the Reds and forced to spar for their captors' entertainment; They free themselves and turn the table on their captors, discovering that the Reds are the ones Brady and Swenski had been hunting, a group who had been deploying land mines. "The Big Wheel!", art by Jack Keller; All Private Spencer wants is to see the General, the Big Shot, before the war is over so he can tell his kids; When he is inadvertently left behind in enemy territory, he must fight his way out; He gains a prisoner, and unknowingly gets his wish when he captures a high-ranking Chinese commander. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Pre-Code war comics from Fawcett, created during the height of the Korean War. Soldiers in a POW camp plan a hasty escape when a US bombing run strikes the camp. A mountain in Korea is the subject of so much fighting, it gains the nickname Plasma Peak. Pvt. Puggo Wilson is an unrepentant thief and swindler, but even a cad is capable of heroism. Combined Operation; Situation Normal; High Sign; Above and Beyond the Call of Duty; The Peril on Plasma Peak; A Pardon for Puggo. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Al Hartley. Written by Hank Chapman, Don Rico and unknown. Art by Al Hartley, Norman Steinberg, John Romita, Sr. and Joe Sinnott. Combat Kelly stars in an untitled story by Hank Chapman and Al Hartley. Plus: "Revolt!" by Don Rico and Norman Steinberg; "Line of Fire!" with art by John Romita, Sr.; "Take Charge" with art by Joe Sinnott; and 2-page text story "Freedom Railroad"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 11, Issue 5 - November, 1952. Humor and scantily clad women. Peter Driben cover. 8.5" x 11.5", 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.