Xmas Comics (1941-1952 Fawcett) comic books 1942

Stories and art by C. C. Beck, Otto Binder, Dave Berg, Joe Millard, Harry Parkhurst, Clem Weisbecker, and Ray Harford. Fawcett's annual comics omnibus, published to coincide with the Christmas holidays, includes over 300 pages of comics. Although often described as a collection of unsold, returned comics, the original issues were actually overprinted deliberately for inclusion in Xmas Comics. This issue includes Captain Marvel #14, Spy Smasher #7, Bulletman #8, Wow #8, and Whiz #33. Does not have a felt cover enhancement. Spy Smasher discovers the vampire weapon of the Third Reich known as The Terror in Exile. In a story by future Mad "Lighter Side" artist Dave Berg, Sir Butch takes on neighborhood tyrant Floda Reltih (spell it backwards). Spy Smasher aids The Komitaji, Yugoslav guerilla fighters of the Resistance. Includes stories by Fawcett legends C. C. Beck and Otto Binder. Captain Marvel: Henry's Grandmother; Captain Marvel: The Unwilling Toys; Captain Kid; Wolfhound of the Sea; Captain Marvel, Detective; The Terror in Exile; Death Visits the Dentist; The Adventure of the Golden Wasp; Bulletman: The Backstage Killer; Chubby; Bulletman: The Case of the Limping Mummy; Time Hangs Heavy; Bulletman: Man Without a Face; Mr. Scarlet: The Gangsters from the Grave; Commando Yank: Only Those Are Fit to Live Who Arent Afraid to Die; Spooks; Phantom Eagle Defeats the Flying Radios; Mr. Scarlet Hooks the Hook; To Crush Americas Phantom Foe; The Race of Death; The Golden Buddha; The Murderous Vampire; The Huns Ride Forth. Other variants exist. 324 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.