Comic books September 1954

(A1-114) Edited by Raymond C. Krank. Art by Frank Bolle and Fred Guardineer. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #114. Tales of love lost and found from Magazine Enterprises, featuring movie-star covers and articles on dream analysis. The new man in her life seems too good to be true; Readers' dreams are analyzed by the columnist named Crystal Ball; A woman fears the consequences of cheating. Cover features a film still of Victor Mature and Piper Laurie in "Dangerous Mission." When Dreams Come True; Dream Mirror; You Can't Run Away from Love; Unfaithful; Stigma. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Pete Morisi. Stories and art by Pete Morisi, Bill Discount and Don Heck. Men's adventure comics that served as a platform to launch one-eyed private eye Johnny Dynamite. A blonde murdered before Johnny's eyes sends him on the trail of the mob, in a story with some particularly classic hard-boiled narration. Former street racer Jim becomes a pro racecar driver, but tough guy Trask challenges him on the track. Rookie reporter Tom sets out to learn how veteran Barney gets such reliable info on mob action. Featuring art by future Marvel legend Don Heck. The cover blurb describes the violent action as "Adult Reading," a rare distinction at the time. Final issue from Comic Media; numbering continues with Johnny Dynamite (1955 Toby) #10. Death Be My Judge; The Perfect Kill; Hell Driver; Final Scoop. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 5 #36 - Sept. 3, 1954. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Harris Tweed Extra Special Agent, Riders of the Range, Luck of the Legion, Storm Nelson, The Baden Powell Story. 10 3/4-in. x 13 1/2-in., 14 pages, B&W and full color.

Vol. 5 #37 - Sept. 10, 1954. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Harris Tweed Extra Special Agent, Riders of the Range, Luck of the Legion, Storm Nelson, The Baden Powell Story. 10 3/4-in. x 13 1/2-in., 14 pages, B&W and full color.

Vol. 5 #38 - Sept. 38, 1954. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Harris Tweed Extra Special Agent, Riders of the Range, Luck of the Legion, Storm Nelson, The Baden Powell Story. 10 3/4-in. x 13 1/2-in., 14 pages, B&W and full color.

Vol. 5 #39 - Sept. 24, 1954. Contents include Dan Dare, P.C. 49, Harris Tweed Extra Special Agent, Riders of the Range, Luck of the Legion, Storm Nelson, The Baden Powell Story. 10 3/4-in. x 13 1/2-in., 14 pages, B&W and full color.

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Cover by Frank Frazetta. Stories and art by Rick Yager, Ed Moore and Coulton Waugh. The long-running series that introduced "comic books" to the world, featuring reprints of comic strips. Doc looks after Dickie Dare while Dan takes an offer from Hollywood. Another legendary Frank Frazetta Buck Rogers cover (and an offer to join "Buck Rogers Rocket Rangers"). A series of short "True Heroic Stories," featuring real-life tales of heroism. Buck Rogers; Dickie Dare; The Purple Pearl; Barn Fire; A Blue 'Chip'; Third Rail Mishap; Final Check; Portrait of a Hero. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Robert Webb and others. Pre-Code tales of horror and the supernatural from Ajax-Farrell. Nerdy Wilbur gets the power to make his dreams come true, and he doesn't even know it. The descendant of the iron maiden's inventor is haunted by the torture device's victims. A woman is possessed by the spirit of a witch after relocating to Salem, Massachusetts. If a Body Kill a Body; Deadly Wish; Secret Coffin; Broom for a Witch. Final issue under this title; numbering continues with Fantastic Comics (1954 Ajax) #10. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 2, No. 2 - September , 1954. 5.25" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 7 - Issue 9, September 1954. Pulp magazine devoted to exploring the paranormal. This issue features an Egypt Special! We cover Amazing new discoveries in Egyptology, and Egypt's Magical Book of the Dead! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 page, Text (with B&W Illustrations and Photos). Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Otto Messmer. Stories and art by Otto Messmer, Joe Oriolo and A. W. Nugent. Comics adventures of the popular, long-running cartoon character; this series often featured art by the two men most associated with Felix, Otto Messmer and Joe Oriolo. Felix's new hotel gets a lot of customers, but they turn the place into a circus - literally! Danny tries to take some time off. Plus a cover announcement for the Felix the Cat Cartoon Contest, featuring prizes including Arthur Godfrey ukuleles (!) and Li'l Abner paint sets. Inn Business; Spy Spotter; Felix the Cat Out West; Rusty; Danny; Don Poco. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 3 - September, 1954. 6.75" x 9", 116 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Final issue of the series. "Murder," "The Mistake," "Lady Killer," and "Tricked!" Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon. Stories and art by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon. After Marvel's first revival of Captain America, Cap creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby responded with another star-spangled patriot, who soon became a spoof of the superhero genre. Fighting American and Speedboy battle crew-cut criminal Square-Hair Malloy atop the Statue of Liberty. Poison Ivan and his cohort, Hotski Trotski, spread anti-American propaganda to hapless schoolchildren, making them rebel against their parents. Fighting American and Speedboy try to keep the revolutionary new "Z Food" out of communist hands. The Man Who Sold Out Liberty!; Stranger from Paradise; Poison Ivan and Hotsky Trotski; Z Food. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Bill Draut, John Prentice, Manny Stallman, Tom Hickey and Al Avison. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes love poetry, advice to readers, and occasional pre-Code notoriety. Coreen wants to marry handsome Ted, but her father, a brutal oil baron, swears to kill Ted first. An instructional page gives advice for interacting with guys, recommending that women "stand on their own 2 feet." Amy tires of living in the shadow of her beautiful sister Rosalie, but then falls for fugitive criminal Johnny Largo when he seeks shelter on her property. The Right to Love; Man-Bait; A Little Bit Independent!; A Man of My Own; Just a Little Faith; Nancy Powers Solves Your Problem; Return to Love; Cursed. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover of Jock Mahoney. Stories and art by Nat Edson, Tony Sgroi and August Lenox. The Range Rider and his sidekick Dick patrol the West; based on the classic 1951-1953 TV series. Range Rider and Dick help traveling medicine-show performers Peggy and their father when they're attacked by outlaws. The favor is repaid by Charlotte, Peggy's trained sharpshooting elephant! A dying man tells Range Rider the hideout of the Buck Talbot Gang. Plus the true story of the 3-7-77 vigilantes. 3-7-77; Trouble Map; The Flying A's Range Rider. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 4, Issue 9 - August, 1954. Men's interest magazine featuring Athletes, True Crime, Starlets, and Pin-ups. 4-in. x 6-in., 64 pages, B&W Cover price $0.10.

September 1954. Men's interest magazine featuring true adventure articles and fiction. 8 1/2-in. x 10 3/4-in., 84 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Ken Landau, Art Gates, Lloyd Cynwald, and Emil Gershwin. An anthology series featuring tales of fantasy, horror, and science fiction from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. An escaped convict meets a beautiful woman in the swamp, but doesnt realize she is the alligator woman; A scientists preserved brain remains alive, but becomes evil and attempts to use mental telepathy to commit murder; A cursed spinning wheel allows an unscrupulous couple to commit crimes while in a disembodied ghost form. Bride of the Swamp; E.S.P.; The Stone Face; The Corpse That Lived!; Wheel of Fortune. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Jack Kirby. Stories and art by Jo Albistur, Bill Walton, John Prentice, and Bill Draut. Gritty war comics "produced by veterans" (as the tagline proclaims) from Mainline, the publisher founded by comics legends Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, creators of Captain America. An American soldier captured during the Korean War is subjected to brainwashing techniques by the enemy. A soldier writes a letter home to his mother, but the visuals in the story provide a stark counterpoint to his reassuring lies about a trip to the beach. American soldiers stationed in Britain woo two beautiful women during the London Blitz. Cover by Jack Kirby is based on a painting by acclaimed artist Joseph Hirsch. Brain Wash; Casualty; A Day at the Beach; Fox-Hole Joe; Operation Foul-Up; Eight Ball Hero; Fruit Salad. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Dick Briefer. Cover by Dick Briefer. Prize Comics revives Dick Briefer's Frankenstein series in line with the horror trends of the Pre-Code 1950s The Frankenstein Monster washes up on a tropical island, where the natives try to figure out how to get rid of him. The Monster falls in love with a wax figure, but woe be to the thieves who destroy it. The Battle of the Monsters; The Beautiful Dead; Supreme Power. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Final issue. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Gabby Hyatt...the teen-age laugh riot! Featuring Gabby in: "Beaux and Arrows"; "Convenient Arrangement"; and "Potions of Love"! Characters in these stories: Gabby Hyatt; Philip Smedley; Taffy O'Toole; Principal Duckworth; Algy Duckworth [also as Algernon Duckworth]; Peahead Wilson; Charlie; Mary Lou Lee; Rusty. Plus: Jitters in "Squeeze the Trigger and Test Your Personality," reprinted from Candy (1947 Quality) #16 (note: reprint is missing page 2). Characters in this story: Jitters Jones; Bugs; Ed; Pamela Prunelle; Mrs. Jones. Also: Jonesy in "Collectors Item"! Characters in this story: Jonesy; Carol; Drucilla; Mr. Habeus. And: 1-page text story "Hot Scoop," reprinted from Gabby (1953) #11 (original title: "New Gal for Nifty"). Characters in this text story: Gladys Walker; Nifty Wilson; Rocky Martin. Plus: Candy in "Treasure Bent"! (Note: could be a reprint.) Characters in this story: Candy O'Connor; Ted Dawson; Ashley Hartburn; Cornelia Clyde; Tina; Trish Traynor; Orville; Sam. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 8, No. 6 - September, 1954. 5.25" x 7.5", 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Hundred Grand Gun, art by Bill Ely. Hot Dough, pencils by Curt Swan. The Case of the Deadly Diver, art by Jim McArdle. 60,000 Witnesses, art by Nick Cardy. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Comic book featuring the famous singing cowboy hero Gene Autry. Gene Autry photo cover. Indian Musical Instruments article by August Lenox. "The Ghost of Smugglers Castle," art by Nicholas Firfires; After killing their boss, Carl Davis, the two crooks turn Smugglers Castle into a haunted house, searching for his hidden loot. "A Mighty Peculiar Coincidence" text story; A purse with 28 dollars is lost, but contains only 25 when found. "Shorty Laughs Last"; Grubstaking Shorty didn't pay off for Coles, but it did for Shorty, when Coles called off the deal a little too early. Gene Autry Dell Comics Club Lucky Penny Pocket Piece ad. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

"The Conjuror's Magazine." Vol. 18 # 1. Magic articles, demonstrations, and news. Approx. 8-in. x 11-in.; black and white with spot color; 40 pages on white paper stock. Thurston's Mysteries of India photo cover. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow and Jack Kamen. Pre-Code tales of horror and monsters, unofficially called Blue Bolt Weird Tales of Terror. An amnesiac in Haiti is drawn by the jungle drums into dark places and the revelation of his true identity. Torpedoman investigates reports of a giant octopus, and finds something even more sinister. An American gangster deported to Africa tries his old tricks until he encounters jungle hero Princess Tonaka, in a story with art by EC legend Jack Kamen. The Homecoming; The Parchment of Death; Torpedo Man: Ghostly Sea Monster; A Thief; Ghostly Act; Weird Trap; Tonaka: The Coward. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Painted cover art by Clarence Doore. Win a Cigar starring Pvt. Dopey, art by Vic Martin. The Camp With No Name starring G.I. Joe, pencils by Irv Novick; Joe is in hospital undergoing surgery for the removal of a brain tumor. A Whale of a Trip starring The Yardbirds, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Windy and Whitey on a fishing trip. Silver and Gold starring G.I. Joe, pencils by Irv Novick; Sgt. Quimby is promoted to Lieutenant. Oh, Buoy!! starring G.I. Joe, pencils by Irv Novick; The Sarge buys a yacht from Ready-Money Reilly. Good-Bye Kiss starring Pvt. Dopey, art by Vic Martin. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

She thinks they're going to be married tomorrow...but she's wrong! "Bitter Kiss!" is the cover-featured 8 page story. Plus: 8 page story "Three Girls and a Man!"; 6 page story "Belated Love!" pencilled by Matt Baker; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page; 7 page story "End of Summer!" Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 1 # 29. Fall 1954. Cover by Stanley Rayon. Stories and art by Stanley Rayon, George Davis, George A. Posner, Bill Horn, Peter Wyma, Irv Hagglund, Norman Hoifjeld, E. D. Heffron, Reamer Keller, Harold R. Currier, Glenn R. Bernhardt, Mel Millar, Sam Mattison, John E. Donnelly, Joseph Farris, Morley Burteen, Wesley Thompson, Jack O'Brien, Frank Wyso, Joe Short, O. R. Tupper, James Richardson, Jack Bonestell, Walt Wetterberon, Bob Thaves, Tom Higgins and Harry W. King. A collection of risque (for the era) cartoons and burlesque-style jokes from the publisher that would later become Charlton Comics. Block Busters; The Rat Race; Cut-Ups; Oh Yeah!; Good Humor's Zoo; Funny Honeys; For Creeps Only; Jaw Breakers; The Pin-Up Gal-lery; The Boobie Trap; Jail-Bait; Silly Dillies; The Nut House; The Belfry. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.25.

Stories by Carl Wessler and Ken Hultgren. Art by Irv Spector and Ken Hultgren. Cover by Irv Spector. Funny-animal mayhem from Creston, an imprint of independent publisher ACG, with art by cartooning legend Dan Gordon. Teepee Tim has a close encounter with a bear; Sappy Coon sneaks an ostrich egg into Mrs. Duck's nest and causes much confusion. Robespierre; Tail of A Bear!; The Wishing Lamp; Sappy Coon; Smart Mouse; Corky. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.