Comic books December 1941

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Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 16 pages, full color, all newsprint with no slick cover.

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Stories by Chester Gould, Richard Fletcher, Ed Leffingwell, Frank Willard, Moon Mullins, Harold Gray, Stanley Link, Carl Ed, Martin Branner, Milt Caniff, and Ken Ernst. Strips include Dick Tracy, Jim Ellis Adventurer, Little Joe, Little Orphan Annie, Tiny Tim, Harold Teen, Winnie Winkle, Terry and the Pirates, Magic Morro, and Lightning Jim. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Good $24.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white 2" Spine split from base of book. Foxing. Soiling. Moisture spotting.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $21.00 View scans Paper: Off white Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 10%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.

Volume 13, Issue 3 - December, 1941. 6.75" x 9.75", 116 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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Add to cart VG- 3.5 $4.50 View scans Spine split 20%.

Theatre Arts Monthly (December, 1941). TAM is legendary for its thorough and insightful coverage of the stage, both in American and England. Less well-known is the fact that TAM also provided some outstanding coverage of motion pictures. Broadway and Hollywood. Includes: photo of Maurice Evans as Macbeth; "Playwrights at Their Own First Nights" by Constance Collier; production photo of Humphrey Bogart and supporting cast from "The Maltese Falcon" with actors tape marks even showing on the floor; much more. 8.5-in. x 11-in., printed on a nice heavy stock. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 1.8 $569.00 View scans Paper: White Label #4153934025 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Poka

Cover by Kin Platt. Edited by Ned Pines. Stories by Max Plaisted, George Mandel, Elmer Wexler, August Froehlich, John Daly, Kin Platt, Leo Morey, and Ray McGill. Chock full of action and adventure, these are Thrilling Comics! 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Good $37.00 View scans Paper: Cream

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Add to cart Very Good $45.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Back cover detached 10%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Moderate.

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $19.00 View scans Trimmed Paper: Light tan to Cream Front cover detached 10%. Back cover detached 40%. Water damage: Extensive. Staple rust: Moderate.

December, 1941. Cover by Earle K. Bergey. Stories by Malcolm Jameson, Ray Cummings, William Morrison, Frank Belknap Long, and H.L. Gold. 7-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.15.

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Barbara Brewster Photo cover. Photos and articles. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 138 pages B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 6.0 $1,299.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #4256046020 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Edited by Ed Cronin. Action packed, patriotic stories starring Uncle Sam, the great American hero in a top hat. Cover art by Lou Fine. "Raiders of the Deep," art by Lou Fine; "Raiders of the Deep," art by Lou Fine; Uncle Sam vs. an un-named inventor and Nazis. "War In Kid-Land," art by Dave Berg; Sam and Buddy enter Kidland, an underground fantasy world where the children never grew old; The duo face the wicked Witch Queen, from whom Sam saves the residents of Kidland. "The Villains' Revolt, or, Who Swiped My Comic Book?", art by Dave Berg; Comic book villains revolt and leap from the page to enslave the comics' creators; Sam rights things when he by convincing the villains to their role "cause the kids must have their heroes, and the heroes must have foes, so the villains should return to work, before the trouble grows!" "The Fiddler of Death," script by Will Eisner; Sam faces the Fiddler of death, whose violin sounds was able to control animals. "The Origin of Margo," script by Emanuel Demby; The Webster family finds themselves aiding two Chinese soldiers who were fleeing from the occupying Japanese; When gunfire breaks out, Presto calls upon his supernatural abilities and diverts bullets meant for his kids into himself, and he dies. "Uncle Sam Tells Buddy Who He Is and How He Came To Be" text story. "The Return of King Killer"; King Killer returns for a grudge match with Sam, who is forced to bury the Killer in a collapsed mine shaft. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Good $26.50 View scans Front cover detached 30%. Back cover detached 30%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.

6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in. 162 Pages B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $249.95 or Best Offer View scans Cover detached, cover oxidation. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow

Add to cart CGC 1.5 $179.00 View scans Paper: White Slab: Minor side edge cracks; Debris trapped between case and inner well Cover detached. Label #3811827023 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Poka

68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Good $56.00 View scans Paper: Off white

Volume 196, Issue 1 - December 6, 1941. 6.5" x 9", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $69.00 View scans Paper: Off white

Volume 196, Issue 2 - December 13, 1941. 6.5" x 9", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $69.00 View scans Paper: Off white

Volume 196, Issue 3 - December 20, 1941. 6.5" x 9", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 3.5 $1,800.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Label #1269990006 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by C. C. Beck, inks by Pete Costanza. "The Origin of Captain Marvel, Jr.," script by France Herron, art by C. C. Beck; Mac Raboy; Captain Nazi cuts Station WHIZ off the air and Cap races for the radio sending station to deal with the issue and saves Whitey in the process; He then must stop a powerful turbine from spinning out of control and costing the lives of innocent people. "Strongest Man in the World" starring Golden Arrow. "The Origin of Shazam: 1: Solomon - Wisest of Men" text story, art by Juan Lopez. "America-Smasher's Ski Tank" starring Spy Smasher. "Red Bart's Evil Plot" starring Lance O'Casey. "The Death Guards Ride" starring Dr. Voodoo, art by Mark Schneider; Hal and Nero are rescued from the burning ship by Don Luis; Anita is taken from Svenson by the Death Guards. "The Evil That Men Do Lives After Them" starring Ibis the Invincible, art by the Binder studio. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 150, Issue 6 (Whole Number 2044) - December 20, 1941. 6.5" x 9", 116 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CBCS 2.0 $4,200.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back 2 pieces of tape on interior cover. Label #0008675-AA-006

Add to cart PR 0.5 $2,999.95 or Best Offer View scans Interior is complete. Full length spine split. Back cover missing. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow

Traitors Die Fast! starring U. S. Jones, script by Bob Farrow. Patty O'Day story, art by Claire Moe. Burn, Devil, Burn! starring Flame, art by Arthur Cazeneuve. Yarko story. The Strange Case of Fulga the Fire Demon starring Dr. Fung. Spark Stevens story. Lu-Nar story. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Myron Strauss. "Boss Kettering," art by Sam Gilman; Biography of Charles Kettering, who went from being a poor student as a child to eventual vice-president of General Motors and holder of dozens of patents for his inventions. "Canada's Hero of Science (Sir Frederick Banting)"; Biography of Sir Frederick Banting, the Canadian physician who invented insulin; While developing ideas on treating aviation blackouts caused by low oxygen levels, Banting dies when his plane crashes. "General Billy Mitchell," pencils by Bob Lubbers; Biography of General Billy Mitchell, recounting his participation in many turn-of-the-century conflicts and his belief in aviation as a determining factor in how to wage World War I; Mitchell became the first US flier to fly over Germany and was made chief of the US Air Force. "The Grudge Fight Between Andrew Jackson and C. Dickinson," script by Robert Turner, art by Sam Glanzman; In the early 19th century, Dickinson insulted Jackson's wife and the two men dueled; Dickinson had a reputation as a deadly shooter and had first shot, but while his bullet remained lodged inside Jackson until the end of the man's life, Jackson survived; Jackson's returning shot killed Dickinson. "Our National Anthem" article by Robert Turner. "Simon Bolivar the Washington of South America," art by Leo Morey; Recounts how Bolivar joined the struggle for independence from the Spanish in Venezuela, ultimately succeeding both there and in Peru and Bolivia. "Grant and Lee the Greatest Heroes of the Civil War"; Traces the lives of Grant and Lee, including their few encounters with each other early in their military careers until they finally faced each other on the battlefield as enemies in the US Civil War and finally met when Lee surrendered to Grant to end the war. "The Patient Heroine," art by Ralph Mayo; Leading up to the 1889 Johnstown flood, Western Union telegrapher Hetty Ogle refused to abandon her station, remaining at the telegraph as long as possible so that she could warn others to get to higher ground; When the flood came, Hetty was drowned. "Heroes in the News," art by Louis Glanzman; When a fire erupted at his apartment building, soldier-on-leave Robert Abate carried his mother over the rooftops to safety. "Haym Salomon," art by Frank Frollo; Jewish immigrant Haym Salomon opposes British rule in America and becomes an ally of the Revolutionary forces, helping them obtain the finances they need to wage war against the British. "The True Story of Lou Gehrig Baseball's "Iron Horse", art by George Wilson; Recounts the sports career of Lou Gehrig as he eventually became baseball's MVP and top-earner, but died relatively young from ALS. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Fred Ray. The Case of the Crime Crusade starring Superman, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster]; A series of unusual streetcar accidents are being masterminded by someone and Clark & Lois begin an investigation to uncover the person sabotaging the rail system. The Pageant of Plunder starring Zatara, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Joseph Sulman. The Skies Scream Murder starring Red, White and Blue, art by Harry Lampert. Mystery of the Modern Methuselah starring The Crimson Avenger, script by Jack Lehti, pencils by Jack Lehti, inks by Charles Paris. The Conjurer's Case starring Young Doc Davis, script and art by Henry Boltinoff. Adventure of the Torpedoed Trawler starring Hop Harrigan, script and art by Jon L. Blummer. The Story of the Secret Six starring The Sandman, art by Cliff Young. The Perfect Impersonation starring The King, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Harry Lampert. The Radium Treasure Hunt starring Lando, Man of Magic, art by Chad Grothkopf. The Ghost Gang Goes West! starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos; Bruce and Dick are headed out West to visit a dude ranch and end up battling a "Ghost Gang"....something that nearly gets the Caped Crusader hung! 100 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Edited by Harry Shorten. Cover art by Irv Novick. Untitled Steel Sterling story, script by Joe Blair, art by Irv Novick; The Puppet Master stages an armored car robbery at the Mardi Gras. "The King of Diamonds," art by Al Camy; The King of Diamonds is out to take revenge on his criminal friends who once left him for dead. Untitled Wilbur story, script by Joe Blair, art by Lin Streeter. Untitled Captain Valor story, script by Joe Blair, art by Lin Streeter; German ships are somehow getting munitions from Brazil and the U.S. don't know who's supplying them. Untitled Nevada Jones story; The payroll money going by the stage is not found by the robbers, as it is hidden in the wooden arm of the driver. Untitled War Eagles story, script by Joe Blair, art by Ed Smalle; Tim and Tom's are on their way to bomb objectives deep inside Germany when shot down. Untitled Dicky in the Magic Forest story, art by Larry Golden; A giant has grabbed Dicky and takes him home eat. Untitled Zambini story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Paul Reinman; A chemist is set up to sabotage the Nitropyro munitions plant. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.