Comic books September 1954

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by George Olesen, Ed Silverman and Art Peddy. Final Ziff-Davis issue. Tough marshal Bob Hardie is better known to friend and foe alike as The Hawk. The Hawk stops a hanging, but that doesn't sit right with a group of vigilantes. Outlaws lead a band of renegade Apaches, and Hardie tries to stop them without angering the other Apaches nearby. Owlhoots ambush the Hawk and leave him to die in the desert. Cover by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Dead Man's Vengeance!; Leverett's Last Stand; The Disappearing Mustang; Killer Venom; Creatures of the Western Badlands; The Desert Rat: Trap for a Killer; The Little Sheriff : The Safe Guard; Dry River Rampage!. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 13 - September 1954. Vintage Men's interest magazine focusing on sports, music, hunting, celebrities, models, and showgirls. 4-in. x 6-in., 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by Ogden Whitney and unknown. Featuring: "I Was His Second Choice" starring Betty, Don and Linda Maynard; "A Deserted Bride" starring Marion Chase, Fred Pearson, Mr. Chase, Henry Ames, Martha Ames and Howie Denning; and "Romance on the Rebound" starring Dorothy Walsh, Keith Bradley, Jim Gates, Gloria and Eddy Rice. Plus: Hope could bear it no longer! Glenn had been dancing with Ann all evening! Read..."Was I Really Wrong" starring Hope, Glenn Brisson and Ann Wright. And: Advice on Love Problems letters page by Marilyn Minton. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bob Tupper. Humor Digest featuring jokes and cartoons. Ann Bancroft photo inside front cover. Softcover Digest, 5 1/4-in. x 7 1/4-in., 100 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Stories and art by Gene Colan, John Broome, Bernard Sachs, Morris Waldinger, Joe Giella, Tom Nicolosi, Ray Burnley, and Don Cameron. Note that this issue (yellow background on cover) is the actual issue #93; issue #98 (red border on cover) is misprinted as issue #93 as well. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. An outlaw is collecting artifacts from famous gunfighters like Jim Bowie and Billy the Kid, and Hopalong is next on his list, in one of three stories this issue illustrated by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. In another Colan story, Hopalong lets an anxious tenderfoot join him as a deputy for a day. Outlaws try to dispatch Hoppy by starting a stampede. The Silver Badge of Courage!; Apache Stand-Off!; The Hard-Luck Trail!; Indian Justice!; The Hoodooed Stagecoach!; The Desert Rats; Lawman for a Day! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Don Heck. Stories and art by Max Elkin and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Pre-Code horror comics by the talents at the Iger Shop. After a scientist brings a frozen dinosaur back to life, it goes on a rampage. A spiritualist attempting to contact the other side makes an unwelcome connection. Also featuring a cover by future Marvel legend Don Heck. The Thing That Grew; Demon Lover; The Powers of Darkness; Tiger Boy; The Ghost Who Stole Roses. Final issue under this title; the series continues as Terrific Comics (1954 Mystery) #14. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #115. Funny-animal comics featuring Harry Hot Dog, a canine with a short temper who responds to life's little inconveniences with misguided violence. A golf game goes off the rails; Harry takes on the Complaint Department; Harry becomes a superhero. Harry Hot Dog; Below Par; Complaint Crazy; Shoe Blue; Big Deal; Super Hotdog. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Ruben Moreira. "The Demon Gun!", art by Jim Mooney; Jim Folson believes that big game hunter John Ellis has a magical gun that never misses. "Mysterious Photo" one-page story. "The Phantom of the Sea!", art by Bill Ely; A scheming gangster falls victim to a killer wave. "The Terrible Tree-Man of Tanganyika," art by Ralph Mayo. "I Was Born To Kill!", pencils by Howard Purcell, inks by Ray Burnley; A man donates blood which makes the recipients violent; Behind all that, however, is a fake doctor who wanted revenge on the people he transferred the now contaminated blood to. "The Mystery of Katie King" text story by Jack Mabely. "The Statue That Was Tried For Murder!", art by Ruben Moreira; In 17th century China a murderers weapon is executed, not the murderer!; A man slays his rival with a statue, the statue stands trial. is sentenced and beheaded; The killer rejoices, but is being haunted by a statue looking like his victim. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

How to Shoot is a Remington Arms Company promotional comic originally distributed as an insert in the September 1954 issue of American Boy and Open Road. The comic is bound into the magazine. How to Shoot is a complete full color comic. Featured in the comic: 1) Safety tips; 2) Ideas for how to choose targets for shooting; 3) Many pictures of vintage Remington rifles and ammunition; 4) How to choose the right rifle; 5) See what happens to a coconut when it is hit by a "hi-speed" hollow point bullet; 6) Check out the "Old Timer" host, who says, "Americans are naturally crack shots..all they need is a good gun and training."

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An icon of 1950s Americana, Howdy Doody was a star of early television, and a mischievous Tom Sawyer-type adventurer in this comic. Captain Scuttlebutt tells the boys the story of the magic sea chest that must never be opened. Mr. Bluster, Howdy and Dilly fly to Africa in the Flying Air-o-Doodle to film a 3-D jungle movie. Howdy and Dilly open a taxi service, but a flat tire turns into a comedic catastrophe. Million-Dollar Invention; Howdy Doody and the Magic Sea Chest; Howdy Doody's Old-Time Silent Movie; Flub-a-Dub. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 1 - September 1954. Cover by S. Greco. Men's magazine focusing on Hunting stories and articles. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 98 pages, B&W Cover price $0.35.

Sept 1954. Science fiction stories by Winston Marks, Charles L. Fonteney, James McKimmey Jr., Robert Sheckley, E.G. Von Wald, Dave Dryfoos, R.E. Banks, Arthur Dekker Savage, and Fox B. Holden. Virgil Finlay and Kelly Freas illustrations. Cover by Max Reach. 5.25-in. x 7.5-in.; black and white; 120 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

September, 1954 Volume 5, Issue 9. 5-3/8 in. x 7-5/8 in; black and white; 162 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Vol. 1, No. 1 - September , 1954. 5.5" x 7.5", 162 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Jack Kirby and John Prentice. Stories and art by Jack Kirby and Mort Meskin. Romance comics from Mainline, the publisher founded by romance pioneers Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, creators of Captain America. Rookie baseball player Warren and Patty, daughter of the team's owner, begin a tempestuous romance, in an issue-length story. Five years after Kay marries Ben, Jeff is still trying to convince her that he's the one. The First Pang of Love; Falling Star; Wendy Lane's Romance Clinic; The Challenge; After The Honey-Moon; The Wedding Dress; Marriage or a Love Affair. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"Wild Stallion" text story, art by Tom Gill. "Indian Chief White Eagle and the Traitor," art by John Daly; White Eagle returns home to find his people controlled by the Coyote people. "Red Wing, Son of the Chief," art by John Daly; When the Zuni attack the Navaho hogan (village), the children take up arms to defend it, led by the son of the Chief; Red Wing is taken captive, but leaves a trail for his people to follow. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

One of many vintage supermarket tabloid magazines full of high profile FBI and CIA cases of the era, accompanied by black and white photographs and testimonials from those involved in, and close to the events themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 58 pages, B&W, recommended for 16+. Cover price $0.25.

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Vol. 16 #11 - Sept. 1954. Cover by John Huehnergarth. Magazine for children featuring activities, articles and text stories. 6 3/4-in. x 10-in., 68 pages, B&W with single and full color illustrations. Cover price $0.25.

Adult Humor digest featuring cartoons by various artists. Softcover Digest, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 98 Pages, B&W, Mature Readers 18+. Cover price $0.25.

Jesse James stars in "Jesse James, Sheriff" and "Devil's Desperadoes" (reprints; art by Joe Kubert). Pancho Villa stars in "Eagle With Broken Wings"; and "The Legend of the Fiery Riders" (art by Ulmer). Everett Raymond Kinstler cover. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 9, No. 1 - September, 1954. 7" x 9.75", 16 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Ham Fisher (credited). Stories and art by Ham Fisher and Bob Powell. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. Joe Palooka faces one of his toughest fights ever, with British boxer Eustace Pinkney-Grimes. Plus solo stories featuring Little Max and Humphrey. Also featuring a vintage PSA, Dick Tracy Helps His Young Friends Start a Safe BB Rifle Club. The Champ Knocked Out!; Humphrey's Visit Gets "Complucatered"; Humphrey: False Alarm; Little Max: Acrobat Show, Dilly of a Dollar, Buddies; All Washed Out; Winnie the Waitress: On the Campus. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Horror in the Clock; A couple buys an old grandfather clock, but begins to fear it; The clock seems to have a human heartbeat and drives the woman insane. Grim Revenge; A mortician and a doctor run an organ trafficking racket; The eyes of the dead are transplanted illegally. Blood in the Bayou text story. Payoff for Evil; Amos Hatter, a gambler and loafer, murders his identical twin brother Carl. Curse of the Castle; The cousins Dennis and Kathy inherit an old castle; Arriving there, a ghost tells them about a treasure in the dungeon well, protected by a flesh eating demon. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

"A Warrior Must Die!", art by Maurice Whitman; Saxon, guide for the scientist Fowler, kills Fowler in order to lay claim to the treasure discovered in an archaeological dig; Saxon manages to kidnap Ann in an effort to force Kaänga to let him leave the jungle; Kaänga overcomes Saxon and frees Ann. "Ambush At Dawn" text story by Frank Riddell. Untitled story, art by Marcia Snyder; Treasure hunters steal a sacred elephant, hoping that it will lead them to a valuable jewel. Untitled story, art by Maurice Whitman; Henrig rouses the natives against white settlers; Tiger Girl defeats him and orders the natives to return to their villages. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Joe Maneely. "Rampage!", script by Don Rico, pencils by Art Peddy; Movie stunt woman Jane Hastings elects to stay in the Congo at the end of filming a movie; She is given the name "Jann" by the natives. "Fire Spirit," script by Don Rico, art by Ogden Whitney; Waku makes an oath of pacifism to his dying father, necessitating that he not participate in the ritual to determine the new king of the Bantus; The kingship is awarded to Mabu, who promptly beings to use the Bantu warriors to enrich himself; Lalei, Waku's girlfriend, pretends to be the spirit of Waku's father and releases him from his oath. "Strange Valley" text story, art by Joe Maneely. "The Challenge of the Pit!", script by Don Rico, art by Jack Katz; The lioness Nami has a litter of cubs and their father, Nuba, is determined to train them to be strong and independent. "The Fangs of the Big Cat!", art by Sid Greene; Cliff must rescue a amateur hunter from a man-eating tiger. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Marvin Stein. Pioneering crime comic Justice Traps the Guilty was produced by the studio of comics legends Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, creators of Captain America. A retired cop working security for a carnival is forced to deal with espionage and murder. A lumberjack becomes convinced his best friend is fooling around with his girlfriend. A hood hopes his notorious bank job will make him a big shot, but other crooks don't want to go near him. Always a Cop!; Identification; The Green-Eyed Monster; Closeups; V.I.P.; Moment of Decision. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

The Kilroys (Americas Funniest Family!) combined the family humor of the then-new sitcom format with Archie-style teen hijinks featuring Katie, Natch, and pal Solid Jackson. Natch and Solid Jackson want to raise animals, but the irate creatures keep attacking Pops (and who raises bears and gorillas anyway?); Jackson offers to help Natch deliver ice, but the house is atop an endless stairway; The fellas go fishing at a remote cabin near a bank robbers hideout. Produced in 3-D Truevision, says the cover, with no glasses needed. This turns out to mean the panels are shaped like little TV screens against a black background, with no 3-D effects, a gimmick ACG used on many of its 1954 titles. Who's Zoo!; The Athletic Type; Kilroy Kapers; Double Trouble Plus!; Gotta Get Away from Wimmen! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Stan Campbell and others. Movie cowboy Lash Larue is known for his trademark black outfit and his skill with a bullwhip. "Roving marshal" Lash must protect the editor of the Eagles Gap Dispatch when he exposes Ace Decker's crooked casino. Lash finds a body hidden in the brush, then finds a world of trouble at a remote lumber camp. Wagonwheels talks about the day it was so hot, the hens laid hard-boiled eggs. Lumber Camp Mystery; Big Bow and Little Arrow; Good Guns for Goldsboro; The Amazing Web of Circumstance; Wagonwheels. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Painted cover art by Morris Gollub. Facts about the Indians of Lake Titicaca, the Bonis of Guiana, the Lumbermen of the Chaco, and the Caribs of Venezuela. Secret of the Jungle, pencils by John Lehti; Our friends are met by a group of Umari indians led by chief Arujo; They seek José's advice regarding possible sale of a piece of land to Barbosso. Fight for Freedom, pencils by John Lehti; Capitao Jorge enters Lassie in a dog show, but Caracas has plans for the Prince de Paris to win. The Vanishing Trail, pencils by John Lehti; Lassie, Gerry and Rocky go on a mission to find the missing Dr. Ramirez. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

September 17, 1954. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. In this issue: Canada's hydrafoil; Washington diplomats; Cleveland Indians; and more. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; partial color; 162 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Cover art by Al Capp. Poisoned Bean Case, script and art by Al Capp; After discovering that a single can beans has been poisoned, Fosdick begins a crusade to prevent anyone from eating beans, even if it means shooting them. Medium Rare A Memphis Smith Adventure text story. One-page Rudy Rear Rank story, script and art by O'Brien. G. I. Giggles cartoon page, script and art by O'Brien. Brain Teaser activity page by A. W. Nugent. Untitled Westward Ho-Ho-Ha-Ha story, script and art by O'Brien; Dan'l and his friend encounter a group of Indians who want to trade trinkets. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.