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Abbott and Costello (1948 St. John) comic books 1948

  • Issue #1
    Abbott and Costello (1948 St. John) 1

    Cover by Charles Payne. The classic comedy duo of TV, radio and film starred in this comic at the height of their careers. Possibly the first comic based on real-life comedy stars. This issue also features the only comics adaptation of an Abbott and Costello movie, 1947's "The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap." Traveling salesmen are accused of murder in a small town, but are released if they agree to care for the murdered man's widow. But the Widow Hawkins and her large brood of children may work the duo to death instead. From Riches to Rags; The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #3
    Abbott and Costello (1948 St. John) 3

    Stories by John Graham and others. Art by Lily Renee and Eric Peters. The classic comedy duo of TV, radio and film starred in this comic at the height of their careers. A mad scientist traps Bud and Lou in his rocket on its experimental journey to Mars. They arrive just in time to aid Astra, a native Martian who wears a star-spangled leotard. The Martians are being attacked by Jupiter, in a story with art by pioneering female comics artist Lily Renee. Detectives Bud and Lou are hired to find missing racehorse, a case that requires Lou to dress in a horse costume. About Space; They're Off - and How!!; You're All Wed! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #5
    Abbott and Costello (1948 St. John) 5

    Cover by Lily Renee and Eric Peters. Stories by John Graham and others. Art by Lily Renee and Eric Peters. The classic comedy duo of TV, radio and film starred in this comic at the height of their careers. In Mexico, Lou is mistaken for the fearsome bandit king El Lobo. Soon everyone wants to kill them, and escape involves dressing in women's clothing, in a story with art by pioneering female comics artist Lily Renee. Plus a hilarious "insult contest," inviting readers to submit their own A&C-inspired insults. New in Old Mexico; The Errant Errand; Cash for Insults!; Take It Eatsy; Higher and Hire. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.