Comic books March 1945

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"Before I Wake" a short story by Henry Kuttner.

Volume 6 Number 4, March, 1945. Art and Cover by Lawrence. "The Machine Stops" by Wayland Smith, and "Before I Wake" by Henry Kuttner. Softcover Pulp, 7-in. x 9 1/2-in.; 130 Pages, B&W. Published by Popular Publications Cover price $0.25.

Contains comic strip reprints, activity pages, and a text story. In order of appearance: "Buck Rogers" by Philip Francis Nowlan and Rick Yager (as Dick Calkins); "Invisible Scarlet O'Neil" by Russell Stamm; "Dickie Dare" by Milton Caniff; "High Lights of History" by J. Carroll Mansfield; "Scorchy Smith" by Noel Sickles; "Oaky Doaks" by Ralph Briggs Fuller; "Napoleon" by Clifford McBride; "Jitter" by Arthur B. Poinier; "Chief Wahoo" by Allen Saunders and Elmer Woggon; "Mescal Ike" by S. L. Huntley and Art Huhta; and "Olly of the Movies" by Julian Ollendorff. "The Phantom Trail" text story by Ross H. Davies. Activity pages by A. W. Nugent. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 7, Issue 1 - Spring, 1945. 7" x 10", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover by Chad Grothkopf. Stories and art by Chad Grothkopf and Bill Brady. Funny-animal comics from Fawcett, featuring Hoppy the Marvel Bunny, who has the same powers and power-word as his hero (Shazam!). Hoppy goes to The Water-City to pursue Gondola Gus, who is robbing hapless gondoliers. Sherlock the Monk and Chuck are hired to find out who's been stealing the silverware from the Funny Animal Restaurant. Willie the Worm enters a baking contest. Plus a PSA for wartime paper recycling in the form of "Marvel Bunny's Victory Song!" Hoppy the Marvel Bunny; Billy the Kid and Oscar: Billy the Kid Resents the Reflection; Sherlock the Monk and Chuck Get in a Jam; Uncle Don Bed-Time Story: Willy Nillys; Willie the Worm; Billy the Kid and Oscar; Benny Beaver and Fuzzy Bear; Hoppy the Marvel Bunny Plants Himself in a Greenhouse. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Alex Kotzky. "Wanted! For Attemped Murder! Darrel Dane" starring Doll Man, script by Joe Millard, pencils by Dan Zolnerowich; The evil Bascom discovers a new type of plastic, but is disfigured in the process; He then uses the polymer to transform his face into that of Darrel Dane's, and shoots Professor Roberts, leading to an arrest warrant for the real Dane. Untitled story, script and art by Vernon Henkel; Swing Sisson's band is due to play at Van Gelt's place when Hook and his gang takes over as musicians. "Free Wishes" starring Perky, script and art by Sid Lazarus. Untitled Mickey Finn story, script and art by Lank Leonard. Untitled story, art by Irving Tirman; Spin Shaw is assigned to pick up Dr. Ravac from a small Pacific island, but he wants to stay. Untitled Rusty Ryan story, art by Bill Quackenbush. Untitled Blimpy story, art by Tony DiPreta. 60 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $299.95 or Best Offer View scans Strong mothball odor, heavy pencil on interior front cover (indentations/tears). Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow

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Cover by Joe Doolin and Lily Renee. Edited by M.E. Peacock and Jerry Iger. Stories and art by Robert Webb, Ann Brewster, Alex Blum, Arnold Hicks, Lily Renee and Matt Baker. A combat-themed anthology from Fiction House that featured early work from many future comics legends (often uncredited) in the Eisner-Iger Shop. Tiger Girl sets out to free the kidnapped Eurlara; Hooks Devlin investigates The Case of the Dressmaker's Dummy; Glamour-girl turned super-spy Senorita Rio returns to Hollywood at last, but her Nazi-smashing days aren't over yet. Featuring art by famed good-girl artist Matt Baker and pioneering female artist Lily Renee. First cover appearance of female secret agent Senorita Rio. Rip Carson; Tiger Girl; Hooks Devlin; Kayo Kirby; Blaze of Glory; Shark Brodie; Senorita Rio. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Three untitled Fighting Yank stories. Back-up story, "The Oracle." Alex Schomburg cover. Cover price $0.10.

Fishermen's Grotto menu for Thursday, March 15, 1945. Steamed clams, Plain or Bordelaise for 70 cents. Add Green Beans and Julienne Potatoes for 50 cents more. And Tea is a dime. Drink menu on the back cover. Single page folded. Gray paper.

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Flash stars in "The Horrors a la Creep," written by Gardner Fox, art by Everett E. Hibbard. Also includes: Ghost Patrol in "A Typical Day" with art by John B. Wentworth and Frank Harry; Johnny Thunder in "Johnny Rents a House" by John B. Wentworth and Stan Aschmeier; "The Story of Jamestown, Virginia" by M.C. Gaines and Don Cameron; an ad for the Junior Justice Society; Wonder Woman infantile paralysis public service ad; and Hawkman in "The Mystic Urn" by Fox and Joe Kubert. Cover art by Kubert. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Indicia title is "SMITTY, No. 65." Cover art by Berndt. Untitled Smitty strips. Herby delivers parcels for a "penny-a-package." An old friend of Mr. Bailey hides some stolen pearls in a vase in Mr. Bailey's office. The police find the stolen pearls in Mr. Bailey's office and accuse him of being the thief. Mr. Bailey and the police set a trap for Steve Smart. Mr. Bailey learns ventriloquism; Later he and Smitty go to the North Woods on a fishing trip. Mr. Bailey spends his vacation trying to catch the huge fish "Old Fighter. Mr. Bailey finally hooks "Old Fighter," but it's a question of who's caught who. Mr. Bailey is troubled by some business concerns and decides to go south to the beaches and sunshine to clear his mind. Reprinted from Smitty (Chicago Tribune-N.Y. News Syndicate) daily newspaper strips from 1940 and 1941. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Indicia title is "GENE AUTRY, TRAIL OF TERROR, No. 66." Cover art by Till Goodan. Gene Autry and the Trail of Terror, art by Jesse Marsh; The Sheriff of Burrtown calls in Gene Autry to help him stop the outlaw James Black, alias the Black Hawk, who has terrorized three states. Gene Autry and the Firebug; Gene Autry goes to Peaceful Mesa to visit his friend Pappy Hicks, the sheriff; On the way he finds a dead man and is accused of being his killer; When Gene gets to Peaceful Mesa, he has to avoid a lynch mob and then has to find out who has been setting a series of fires in the town. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Ron Santi (?). "War!" starring The Three Mouseketeers; France goes to war against the Hodsenendians. "The World's Champion Woodcutter!!" starring J. Rufus Lion; Rufus is challenged to a woodcutting contest by Pierre Labrute. Doiby Dickles Goes on a Case: Paper Salvage! public service announcement starring Green Lantern, art by Paul Reinman; Doiby tackles a stranger and accuses him of wasting paper and explains its importance to the war effort. "Meet... Honest Henry"--Who's Who in Zooville, script and art by Ron Santi. Untitled Bulldog Drumhead story, art by Ron Santi; Bulldog tries to put Oliver into a reformatory but it turns out to be a fancy prep school. Ol' Judge Owl text story by Martin Naydel (as M. Nadle). Picture Stories from the Bible ad. "Will U Be Mine?" starring Blackie Bear, art by Saul Kessler; Miss Candy seems to be sizing Blackie up for husband material. "The Hysterical Horace Hippo!" starring McSnurtle the Turtle and The Terrific Whatzit, script and art by Martin Naydel; Horace will inherit a million dollars, if he can only find a job. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Bondage cover

Volume 27, Issue 3 - Spring, 1945. Long running pulp magazine focusing on the stories and adventures of G-Men and Detectives. This issues features "Design For Destruction" by Edward Chruchill, and The Three Clues" by John L. Benton. Softcover, 82 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations) Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 4 #3 - Mar. 1945. Single-panel gag cartoons. 10 1/2-in. x 13-in., 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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Add to cart Good $24.00 View scans Staple rust. Centerfold detached, but still present. Foxing. Soiling.

Volume 1, Issue 8 - Spring, 1945. 8.5" x 11.5", 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Alex Schomburg. Stories and art by Jerry Robinson, Bob Powell, Art Helfant, Jill Elgin and Bob Fujitani. The first comic to feature The Green Hornet, the radio-turned-movie superhero from the creator of the Lone Ranger. Zebra searches for a vampire stalking the city, in a weird precursor to Harvey's horror classics of the 1950s. Blonde Bomber battles sharks and Nazi collaborators in a Central American republic. The Twinkle Twins help a disabled boy after coal thieves murder his grandfather. Green Hornet; Spirit of 76: Death Rides Patrol; Mighty Midgets: Swing Out; Blonde Bomber: Blood and Sharks' Teeth; The Story Behind the Cover; Twinkle Twins: Red Coals of Crime; Zebra: Gore of the Vampire. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Paul Reinman. The Thoughts That Came to Life: Part 1: One, Two, Three...Stop Thinking starring Green Lantern, script by Alfred Bester, art by Martin Nodell; An accident changes meek book-keeper Albert Zero into a man that creates and control images in his mind....images that prove all too real to Green Lantern, who must find a way to keep Zero from thinking ANY thoughts! The Thoughts That Came to Life: Four, Five, Six...Stop Thinking (Part Two) starring Green Lantern, script by Alfred Bester, art by Martin Nodell; Zero discovers that the world, now frightfully afraid of him, is out to destroy him any way possible, so he turns to crime; For the first time in his career, Green Lantern gives his wisdom and powers to another person: Albert Zero! Mutt and Jeff strips by Al Smith [signed as Bud Fisher]. Carleton Congo Will Hoo-Doo You starring Green Lantern, script by Alfred Bester, art by Martin Nodell; A rival cab driver, jealous of Doiby's success as a hack, engages the services of a voodoo witch doctor to put a spell on our favorite cabbie. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Jack Fiske, Ted Harris, Jo Logan, Bud Davis and Tom Canby. Cover by Jack Fiske. Sometimes listed as Green Mask Vol. 1 #12. Johnny Green inherits the mantle of the Green Mask from his father, the original Green Mask. The twist is that Johnny doesn't know he's Green Mask, but still instinctively says his power-word "Eeyow!" when danger threatens. The gangster known as Mr. Whiskers swears revenge after neighborhood kid Beverly adopts his cat while he's in jail; Boxer One Round Hogan feels conflicted about the fight game and disappears; Karrots the rabbit builds a rocket car. The Mystery of the Cat's Meow!; The Hawk; The Election of Skulls; One Round Hogan; Karrots; Minit Mystery. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by H. C. Kiefer. Stories and art by H. C. Kiefer, Jack Alderman and Jack Warren. Headline Comics' first rotating slate featured a slew of Axis-punching super-heroes typical of the early 1940s. The Junior Rangers encounter the great heroes and tyrants of history; Teen inventor Cliff Gordon pursues an invisible submarine; Time-traveling teen Tom Morgan encounters a wizard, in his final appearance. Junior Rangers; Buck Saunders; Cliff Gordon; Ethan Allen; Tom Morgan; Kinker Kinkaid. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

March, 1945. Volume 4, Issue 2. Humor Digest featuring jokes and cartoons. Donna Drake photo cover. Lynne Baggett pin-up on interior front cover. 3 Cartoons by Vic Herman, 1 by Henry Boltinoff. Softcover Digest, side-stitched, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 64 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Historical and religious illustrated stories. Newsprint, 8-in. x 11-in. 16 pages, full color

Stories and art by Ed Murphy, C. W. Winter, Frank Wead, Russell Keaton and Stephen Douglas. Superhero comics from Famous Funnies, featuring some of the stranger heroes of the Golden Age. Vitaman (who resembles the restaurant mascot Big Boy) gains super-strength when he takes B vitamins; Flyin' Jenny and Spinner compete in Navy trials; Music Master pursues a stolen necklace. Music Master was listed in Jon Morris's 2015 book The League of Regrettable Superheroes. True Stories of War Heroes; Vitaman; The Music Master; Cafeteria Lunch; Hydroman; Where Others Fail; Flyin' Jenny. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Al Bryant. Volto from Mars ad, art by Frank Robbins. Murder Frameup!; While Mr. Keeper takes a nap, Kid Eternity witnesses a murder he can't do anything about. Down With King Louie! starring Marmaduke Mouse, art by Ernie Hart. Dan Tootin humor page by Jack Cole. Untitled Her Highness story, art by Janice Valleau. Untitled Betty Bates story, art by Ed Dobrotka. Untitled Bob and Swab story, art by Janice Valleau. Untitled Egbert story, art by Ernie Hart. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Death Plays the Violin starring the Human Torch, pencils by Al Gabriele; A violinist named Loufitz who had his hand amputated after an automobile accident goes mad and murders several violinists before he falls to his death battling Torch and Toro. Death Takes a Journey starring the Human Torch, pencils by Al Gabriele. Reconciliation text story. Dungeon of Terror starring the Sub-Mariner and Dr. Herzog, inks by Allen Simon. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

March 3, 1945. American version of the weekly news magazine published in England. This issue features updates and photos of World War II. 10 x 14.5 in.; black and white (plus limited color); slick paper; 32 pages. NOTE: Information is limited on this series. Page counts vary from issue to issue. Page counts may be unconfirmed. May or may not include cover page. Cover price $0.40.

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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 $0.10.

Cover by Jack Alderman. Stories and art by Al Fago and Jack Alderman. One of the more offbeat hero teams of World War II, Jeep and teen sidekick Peep fight evil in their flying rocket-powered Army-surplus jeep. Jeep and Peep, crime-fighting heroes in a flying jeep, discover a strange plot to shrink the wealthiest men in the city, combined with an overeating plot that Peep himself falls victim to. The owner of a struggling magic-supply store gets unwanted assistance from well-intentioned pixie Superstitious Al-o-ysius. Two-fisted criminologist Solid Jackson pursues a killer to a showdown at an amusement park. Bizarre cover by Jack Alderman. Jeep and Peep: The Shrinking Citizens; Superstitious Al-O-Ysius; Smilevents; Robert Stevens: One Error; Dial Death; Captain Power; Solid Jackson. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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The Plague Court Murders Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Joe Doolin. Edited by Jerry Iger. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Alex Blum, and Robert Webb. An influential anthology starring jungle hero Sheena, featuring early art by legendary comics artists in the Eisner-Iger Shop. Sheena faces the beautiful priestess of the ape cult and her enslaved gorillas, including an ape-temple like no other; The survivor of a shipwreck has a tale that means death for a friend of The Hawk; A mad scientist is haunted by the woman he killed in his heart experiments. The Hawk; Weird Stories of the Supernatural; Sheena, Queen of the Jungle; Ghost Gallery; Murder Lane; ZX-5 Spies In Action; Sky Girl. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Joe Doolin. "Fire-Birds for the Cliff-Dwellers," art by Ruben Moreira; Kaänga's arbitration of a dispute over an idol is not received well by the cliff people who steal the idol; They plan on sacrificing Ann to the idol; Kaänga and Dorna, a cliff people girl that he once saved, prepare fireworks that frighten the cliff people, allowing Kaänga to rescue Ann and retrieve the idol for the valley people. "The Serpent Prophecy," pencils by Robert Webb, inks by Matt Baker; After the death of Haj Abdu, Ko comes to believe that Wambi is the rightful heir to the village throne; He plots to kill Wambi on a lion hunt but Wambi is saved by the intervention of his jungle friends. Untitled story, art by Richard Case; Simba tricks his latest rival, Chonga the Cape buffalo, into falling into a tiger trap dug to capture Simba. Untitled story, art by Howard Larsen; An old hermit casts spells that shrink men and animals to a tiny size for his own amusement; Tabu restores the animals to their original size and they kill the hermit. "Who Leads the Pack May Be Its Prey" text story. Untitled story, art by Richard Case; Terry arranges to settle a land dispute by having the leaders race camels to decide who gets the lands. Untitled story, art by George Tuska; A group of bandits raids caravans in order to get slaves to build their fortress; Camilla manages to free the slaves and acquires a pet dog. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob McCay (credited as Winsor McCay, Jr.), Joe Beck, Otto Eppers, and Raphael Astarita. Numbering continues from Jest (1944) #11. An early comics anthology published by Harry Chesler. A rare Little Nemo in Slumberland strip drawn by Bob McCay, son of original Nemo artist Winsor McCay (credited here as Winsor McCay, Jr.), in which an older Nemo runs for Premier of Slumberland. Short comedy strips, sometimes just one panel, with titles like Tail Spins and 3 Cheers for the Navy. When Wolf Williams abducts movie star Heide Lemore to the moon, Red Rocket and Stardust Smith pursue in their rocket, the Blue Bullet. Sergeant Bell of the RAF defends his airfield from Nazi attacks. Plus a Foxy Grandpa strip that's also a PSA for Defense Bonds, a WWII fundraising drive. Little Nemo; Monkey-Shines; Cowboy Jake; Third Class Male; Tail Spins; Captain Glory; 3 Cheers for the Navy; Green Knight; Sgt. Bell of the RAF; Foxy Grandpa; Lonesome Luke; Joe Ticket the Picket; Jack Potts; Tell it to the...Marines. Only issue under this title; numbering continues with Carnival Comics (1945) #0. 52 pages, Full Color. Note: #12 is the only issue. Cover price $0.10.