Comic books 1953 w/ month not specified

Travel with the Joneses Around Famous Williamsburg (1953) is a promotional comic book distributed by Dodge Motor Company. Follow the Joneses as they travel to Williamsburg to see famous historical sites. Also learn how to be safe around electricity. 16 pages, full color, newsprint, 7-in. x 5-in.

Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Art Cappello and others. Early romance comics that include noirish tales of melodrama, scandal and deceit. In the first of a series of What Would You Do? stories, Marge considers whether to break up with her convict boyfriend John, and readers are invited to supply the answer. Alice learns that her roommate Jackie has stolen money from her to buy a new gown for a dance. Edith falls in love with her coach, in a roller-derby story. But when she learns he's involved with another player, she decides to take action in the rink. Sure to Win; Troubled Memories; Sleep Well, My Beloved; What Would You Do?; I Played with Fire; Stealing What I Wanted; Sweet Revenge! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Art Cappello and others. Early romance comics that include noirish tales of melodrama, scandal and deceit. Lynn doesn't want fiance Chris to know she's an ex-convict, but then a man from her past turns up for blackmail. Cop Dave discovers that his new girlfriend Nancy is a cat burglar when he catches her in the act, in a story that invites the reader to supply the ending. Jim and Nora must decide if they want to continue their relationship after they learn that he has four months to live. The Shadow of My Past; She Led Two Lives; I Got What I Deserved; Love Always Wins; Four Months to Live; My Secret Decision. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Lily Renee, and Dana Dutch. Torrid tales of romance from St. John, with great covers by Matt Baker. Elaine falls for Paul on vacation, then follows him back to Nebraska to marry, but his small town gives her the cold shoulder, in a story with art by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Waitress Joy falls for mechanic Brad, but Brad has a secret he's hiding from the cops. Faye inherits her grandmother's farm, along with the rumors of buried treasure and the treasure-hunting neighbor who come with it. Gorgeous good-girl cover from the inimitable Matt Baker. Grant City Versus Elaine Trent; When Dreams Come True; No Greater Love; Girl of Deceit; The One Flaw in Our Romance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Bob Brown, Dave Gantz, Hy Rosen, Bernard Sachs, Ric Estrada and Dana Dutch. Torrid tales of romance from St. John, with great covers by Matt Baker. This issue is a 100-page special, made up of remaindered romance comics from St. John; issue contents may vary. Sisters Beth and Holly compete for Jim's affections, in a story with art by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Since childhood, Kay has been torn between Andy, who grows up to be a lawyer, and scofflaw Terry, who goes into petty crime. Peggy loves both reform-school teen Bill and football star Griff, but there's bad blood between Griff's and Bill's families. Hotel Week-End; The Sisters; Erring Husband; Romance by Blackmail; Trouble's Daughter; My Temper Was My Guide; I Was a Good-Time Nurse; Broken Date Delusion; For the Love of Mike; Girl on the Loose; My Dates Were Free Trials; A Fool for Him!; Love Can't Be Perfect; Heartless! 100 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Mort Drucker, Jim Mooney, Bob Bean, Arthur Peddy, Bernard Sachs, Ric Estrada and Dana Dutch. Torrid tales of romance from St. John, with great covers by Matt Baker. This issue is a 100-page special, made up of remaindered romance comics from St. John; issue contents may vary. Gracie falls for the baseball team's pitcher, but he isn't ready to commit before he goes to college, in a story with art by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Another Baker story adds the "nurse and patient" element, exploring the love life of an Army nurse. Plus a story with early art by legendary MAD artist Mort Drucker. "Good" girl cover by Baker. Rough Road to Happiness; The Love I Wanted Always; I Faced Life on My Own; A Lesson in Marriage; He Lured Me with Love; My Jealousy Went Too Far; First in His Heart?; Glamour Preferred; Correspondence Club; Disillusioned!; Our Love Defied Tradition. 100 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Jim Mooney, Bernard Sachs, Valerie Barclay and Ric Estrada. Torrid tales of romance from St. John, with great covers by Matt Baker. Emily knows her conniving sister Bella is just marrying Hank for his money, so she tries to set Bella up with a traveling salesman, in a story with plentiful good-girl art by celebrated artist Matt Baker. Mary meets Phil while working as a "good-time girl," but even after she quits, he sees her romantic overtures as attempts at manipulation. This story has early art by future Marvel artist Jim Mooney. Cyn follows Joe to Pittsburgh, but after he dumps her, Reg gets her a job a nightclub hostess, forcing her to make a choice when Joe returns. Plus the "Correspondence Club" page tries to find love for men (and women) stationed overseas. Third Finger Left Hand; Folly of a Lonely Heart; No Sad Songs for Me; Watch Out When You're Lonesome; Correspondence Club; Hungry Heart. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Jim Mooney, Bernard Sachs, and Bob Bean. Torrid tales of romance from St. John, with great covers by Matt Baker. Nurse Hope falls for Scott, the fiancee of her wealthy, spoiled patient Leona, in a story with art by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Janice falls for soldier Jack, but his controlling mother tries to stop their marriage, in a story with early art by future Marvel artist Jim Mooney. In another Mooney story, Peg must choose between co-worker Gil and hometown boy-next-door Roger, now a Korean War hero. Plus the "Correspondence Club" page tries to find love for men (and women) stationed overseas. Prescription for Hope!; Haunted Marriage; Our Love Called for Sacrifices; Correspondence Club; For a Sweet Tomorrow. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories by unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Mike Sekowsky, Bernard Sachs and unknown. Her lips promised John that there was..."No Other Man!"...but her heart knew different! Don't miss this tale with inks by Bernard Sachs. Also in this issue: "The Love of Lucy Wilson" with art by Jay Scott Pike; "The Tempest" with pencils by Mike Sekowsky; "My Love Is True"; and 2-page text story "Too Little Time"! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by Morris Weiss, Jay Scott Pike and unknown. As he held her in his arms, her heart wondered...is this only infatuation, or can it be love..."At First Sight!" Also in this issue: "The Boy Next Door!"; "Secrets of a Sorority Girl" with pencils by Morris Weiss; "Skin-Deep!" with pencils by Jay Scott Pike; and 2-page text story "Forget the Past"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bill Everett. Stories by Carl Wessler and unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Ben Brown, David Gantz and unknown. As romantic as a lover's kiss! Don't miss..."Connie and Her Man" with art by Ben Brown and David Gantz. Also in this issue: "Johnny Came Between Us!" by Carl Wessler and Jay Scott Pike; "The Truth About Kate Greene"; "The Old Maid!"; and 2-page text story "My Love Is an Art"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by Stan Lee and unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Ben Brown, David Gantz and unknown. Tales as tender as a lover's kiss! In this issue: Can a girl ever forget..."The Boy Back Home"? Plus: "Beauty Is Where You Find It!" with story by Stan Lee and pencils by Jay Scott Pike; "No Love for Lucy" with art by Ben Brown and David Gantz; "When a Heart Breaks"; and 2-page text story "The Years Between Love"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Bill Everett, Paul Reinman and unknown. Every tale taken from real life! In this issue: "Mary's Man" with art by Jay Scott Pike; "A Moment's Happiness" with art by Bill Everett; "Wait for Me, Darling"; "I Married a Stranger!" with pencils by Paul Reinman; and 2-page text story "A Love to Fight For"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jay Scott Pike. Stories by unknown. Art by Mike Sekowsky, Syd Shores, Al Eadeh, John Tartaglione and unknown. Every tale taken from real life! In this issue: "With This Ring" with pencils by Mike Sekowsky; "Change of Heart" with art by Syd Shores; "The Real Judy Leigh" with pencils by Al Eadeh; "Too Shy for My Guy" with art by John Tartaglione; and 2-page text story "Second Love ---"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Yearly publication full of car photos and stories. Cover price $0.75.

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Yearly publication full of car photos and stories. Cover price $0.75.

Canadian Edition. Cover by Wally Wood. Stories by Harvey Kurtzman and Jerry De Fuccio. Art by Joe Kubert, Johnny Craig, Wally Wood, and Jack Davis. Harvey Kurtzman's legendary series enlisted top EC artists for gritty tales of war and adventure. A WWII soldier meets his final battle in a story by Johnny Craig. In a rare collaboration between two legends of war comics, Kurtzman and Joe Kubert, the real-life story of D-Day's Navy Combat Demolition team is revealed. Master strategist Hannibal launches his legendary attack on Rome, using elephants no less, with art by Wally Wood. Cool submarine cover by Wally Wood. Silent Service!; Lost Battalion!; Submarine School; Hannibal!; Tide! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Canadian Edition. Special Civil War issue (Content Warning: Pro-Confederate narratives). Cover by Jack Davis. Stories by Harvey Kurtzman, Bill Gaines, and Al Feldstein. Art by Harvey Kurtzman, John Severin, Wally Wood, Reed Crandall, and Jack Davis. Harvey Kurtzman's legendary series enlisted top EC artists for gritty tales of war and adventure. General Robert E. Lee makes a desperate bid to stop the advancing Union army at Fredericksburg. At Memphis, the Confederate and Union Navies meet in battle on the Mississippi. Another Mississippi battle is for the city of New Orleans, with art by Wally Wood. Robert E. Lee!; New Orleans!; Forrest!; Memphis!; Chancellorsville! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jack Davis. Stories by Harvey Kurtzman and Jerry De Fuccio. Art by John Severin, Bill Elder, Joe Kubert, Wally Wood, and Jack Davis. Like other EC annuals, this is a compilation of unsold copies of EC war comics with a new cover. Contents vary, but usually include issues of Two-Fisted Tales and Frontline Combat; one copy, described below, included Two-Fisted Tales #31 and #33, plus Frontline Combat #3 and #4. A Civil War sergeant who brags that a bullet will never find him is proved a little too right, in a story with inks by MAD legend Will Elder. The first battle between two "ironclads" signals the end of the wooden warship, with art by Wally Wood. A Signal Corps soldier learns why his outfit was issued firearms during a sudden skirmish. 128 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Under the Hood Comics (1953) is a promotional comic distributed by the National Carbon Company/Union Carbide and Prestone Anti-Freeze. Popeye appears on page 3. Includes several full page, 1-panel gag stories by Golden Age great and Pulitzer-Prize nominated artist Gill Fox who also illustrated for Quality Comics (Torchy and Plastic Man). Each gag strip promotes Prestone products. In between the full pagers are smaller gags by Fox and by comic strip artist Dik Browne (creator of Hi and Lois, Hagar the Horrible), plus additional art by Stan Randall and Jack Markow. 16 pages, full color, standard comic book dimensions, no cover price.

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A-1 Comics #98. Stories by Gardner Fox. Art by Ogden Whitney. Cover by Bob Powell. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #98. Female secret agent Starr Flagg debuted in Manhunt! (1947) before graduating to her own title. Starr must keep Russian agents from finding a statue that pinpoints uranium deposits. Jim's friend Bill rescues a woman lost in the woods, but is she really a vampire? Siva Dey plans to use her power to animate stone to turn all the statues in India into her private army. Terrific action-girl cover by Bob Powell. The Secret of the Statue; Fallon of the FBI: Terror From the Tomb; The Kidnapping of Major Amersley; The Doom of Siva Dey. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Bad Sister by Evans Wall. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 50, 1st Printing - "River Woman" by Evan Wall. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $0.35.

Issue 57 - "Three Bad Girls" by Steve Harrigan. Softcover Digest, 5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $0.35.