Comic books December 1945

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Volume 7, Issue 5 - December, 1945. Cover by Paul Lehman. Back cover by Frank R. Paul. Stories include "The Serpent Has Five Fangs" by Don Wilcox, "Jewel of Death" by Chester S. Geier, "Woman's Island" by Miles Shelton, "The Sapphire Enchantress" by Cleo Eldon, "Mister Anonymous" by David Wright O'Brien, "Wink Van Ripple" by Geoff St. Reynard, "A Problem in Lumbering" by William Lawrence Hamling, "The Story Escapes Me" by Leroy Yerxa, and "Tears for the Crocodile" by Lee Francis. Illustrations by Arnoldh Kohn & Robert Fuqua, Enoch Sharp, Frank R. Paul, H. W. McCauley, Rod Ruth, and J. Allen St. John.. 7-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 180 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

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 and Millie discover the Enchanted Isle, where trees can talk and a wizard creates perfect beauty, but someone else wants the isle too. Sherlock the Monk and Chuck go to the movies and Sherlock is oblivious to the pickpocket in the audience. Billy the Kid decides to take down the lookalike bandit Blackeye the Killer by making him into a laughingstock. Hoppy the Marvel Bunny: Enchanted Isle; Willie the Worm: Take No Chances; Billy the Kid and Oscar: Billy Turns Outlaw!; Sherlock the Monk and Chuck: Reel Fun!; Willipus Wallipus: Dog Daze; Willie the Worm and Sammy: Willie Gets Tangled Up in a Chain of Events!; Benny Beaver and Fuzzy Bear: Fuzzy Tries a Shortcut!; Billy the Kid and Oscar: Billy the Kid Rassles Some Rustlers; Hoppy the Marvel Bunny: Is You Is or Is You Ain't Marvel Bunny?. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Bondage cover, Tiger Girl by Baker

Cover by Joe Doolin. Edited by Jack Byrne and Jerry Iger. Stories and art by Robert Webb, Ann Brewster, Alex Blum, 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 battles a mad Dr. Moreau-type who turns jungle animals into half-human creatures; Hooks Devlin investigates a strange murder in the trick-riding ring of a county fair. Glamour-girl turned super-spy Senorita Rio battles escaped Nazi war criminals who plan to replace her with a duplicate. Featuring art by famed good-girl artist Matt Baker and pioneering female artist Lily Renee. Another creative bondage cover, this one involving a paddle-wheel boat. Flying Jeep; Tiger Girl; Rip Carson; Hooks Devlin; Senorita Rio; Shark Brodie. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Alex Schomburg cover. 36 pages Cover price $0.10.

Oct.-Dec. 1945, 6-1/2" x 9-1/4", 146 newsprint pages. Includes "Black Gold to Hong Kong" by Cornelius Morgan, "The Boat From Hell" by David Allan Ross, "The Door of Death" by Stewart Sterling, and more. Cover price $0.25.

Flash stars in "The Radio that Ran Wild," written by Gardner Fox, art by Everett E. Hibbard. Also includes: Hop Harrigan in "Six Little Puddle Jumpers in a Row" by Jon L. Blummer; Johnny Thunder in "Peachy Pet Digs Up a Bright Idea" by John B. Wentworth and Stan Aschmeier; "The Story of the Constitution" by M.C. Gaines and Don Cameron; and Hawkman in "The Robber and the Raven" by Fox and Joe Kubert. Cover art by Hubbard. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Indicia title is "CHRISTMAS WITH MOTHER GOOSE, No. 90." Cover art by Walt Kelly. All interior art by Walt Kelly. A Christmas Party; Mother Goose throws a Christmas party. People at the Party activity page. Santa's Elves Meet Father and Mother Hubbard; In Mother Goose Land, Santa's elves help a poor shoemaker and his wife; In appreciation, the pair go with the elves to help in Santa's workshop. Illustrated versions of the songs "Christmas is Coming" and "Little Jack Horner." Nursery Rhymes centerspread. The Christmas Problem of The Woman in the Shoe; Santa brings presents for the "17 girls and 25 boys" who lived with "the Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe." A Search for Santa; Little Miss Muffet and Peter, Pumpkin Eater go searching for Santa Claus. The Animals' Christmas; Animals from nursery rhymes celebrate Christmas. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

"Robin Hood and Company" Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Al Fago. Stories and art by Al Fago, Mickey Klar Marks, Jim Adams, Seth Harmon and A. W. Nugent. Funny-animal hijinks in a cutesy style from Novelty Press. The Magic Elf sends Neddy Bear and his squirrel pal Squire back to the days of knights and dragons. Zany Giraffe must engineer a rescue without being able to speak. Penguin Icicle Ike struggles to endure a heat wave in the city. Spider and Fly Maze; Neddy Bear; Funny Face Fun; Tick Tack and Toe; Icicle Ike; Spunky; Zany Giraffe; Weathercock Willie; Dipsy Doodle; The Vocal Giraffes; Myrtle and Jocko. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Sheldon Mayer (?). Animal Antics ad. "The Lion Cooks His Goose!!!", art by Ron Santi; Mrs. Van Curr hears Rufus bragging about what a great cook he is, so she drafts him into putting on a big dinner for her upper crust friends. Ton O' Fun humor page by Harry Lampert. "To Beard or Not to Beard!" starring The Three Mouseketeers, art by Ron Santi; The boys accidentally invent a hair growing tonic and then accidentally use it to grow a beard on the Princess. "Galloping Guns!", art by Ron Santi; Bulldog Drumhead takes Oliver's machine gun away, so Oliver steals an electric eye to get it back. "Meet Barber Bill: Who's Who in Zooville story. "Meet Wedding-Guest Walter" Who's Who in Zooville story. Ol' Judge Owl text story by Martin Naydel (as Martin Nadle). "Battling Blackie!", art by Saul Kessler; Blackie Bear gets tricked into a boxing match with the champ. "I Wake Up Sneering!", art by Martin Naydel; When McSnurtle insists on sleeping instead of fighting crime 37 hours a day, his Conscience goes on strike. And all the rest of Zooville's Consciences go with him! 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Written by Basil Wolverton and unknown. Art by Basil Wolverton and unknown. In this issue: Tessie the Typist stars in an untitled story. Plus: Snoopy and Dr. Nutzy in an untitled story; 1/2 Chief Poke-in-Nose in an untitled story; Squat Car Squad in an untitled story; 2-page text story "Amber Fortune"; Eustace Hayseed and Choo-Choo in an untitled story; Rolly & Solly in an untitled story; Star and Tar in an untitled story; and Powerhouse Pepper in an untitled story by Basil Wolverton. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Fawcett presents the puppet characters of Pal's early animation studio. Rusty has a Calvin-like fantasy of being on a pirate ship while reading a book about pirates. Spoiled Sylvester hires a ruffian to beat Punchy up so Sylvester can take Judy to the masquerade party. Jim Dandy helps the shepherds find their sheep. Plus a vintage ad for Fawcett Comics merch, including "Flying Captain Marvel Bunny" and "Captain Marvel Rocket Raider." Jasper and the Scarecrow: Tail End of an Act!; Rusty: Trouble in the Big City; Rusty: Pirates Island!; Punchy and Judy: Poetic Justice!; Jim Dandy and His Violin: Music Has Charm!; Sgt. Jan Spies Some Spies; Puppetville: Knotty Finds a Home; Rusty: The Flying Broomstick!; Punchy and Judy: Sweets for the Sweet; Jim Dandy and His Violin: Crossfire; Jasper and the Scarecrow: Target -- Unknown! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by George Little, Annabel Nubbe, Don Christensen, and Dan Gordon. Art by Dan Gordon, Don Christensen, Al Hubbard, and Ken Hultgren. Funny-animal mayhem from Creston, an imprint of independent publisher ACG, with art by cartooning legend Dan Gordon. Two dogs decide to steal what makes Superkatt super: his costume; Years after the famous story, the Big Bad Wolf reunites with Red Riding Hoods grandmother; Corky outwits the game warden at a pond marked No Fishing. Superkatt; Bessie Comes Through; Snooper; Wisby Wolf; Corky; The Discontented Pig; Lionel; The Big Bad Wolf; Potsy; Hawley. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by George Tuska and Bill Woolfolk. Heroic archer Golden Arrow uses gold-tipped arrows and his horse White Wind to battle injustice. Corrupt stagecoach owner Rankin tries to sabotage construction of the railroad so he doesn't have competition, but Golden Arrow guarantees the rail workers' safety. Out-of-work circus hawkers work up a scam involving an elephant and a group of gullible cowboys. Three outlaws place a wager on which one will be the first to kill Golden Arrow. The Price Fight; Lumber Jack Plays a Bad Tip; Ragtime Cowboy Joe; Two Men on an Elephant!; Ezra of the Ozarks: Big Deal; The Three Dummies. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by unknown. Art by unknown. In this issue: Dr. Destine, Ace Criminologist stars in "Fog Is the Shroud for Death"! Plus: The Crusaders, Inter-Planetary Explorers in an untitled story; 2-page text story "Shot with Luck"; and Red Rover, South Seas Adventurer in an untitled story. Also: 1-page Captain Marvel ad featuring Mary Marvel, Captain Marvel, Jr. and Hoppy the Marvel Bunny. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Paul Reinman. The Last of the Buccaneers starring Green Lantern, script by Henry Kuttner, art by Martin Nodell; lan Scott is ordered to construct a radio transmission station in Florida, but on his way down he is attacked by a group of pirates, led by the very man who ordered him to Florida in the first place! Cartoon ad for Wheaties cereal, art by Roland Coe. Mutt and Jeff strips by Al Smith [signed as Bud Fisher]. The Connoisseur of Crime starring Green Lantern, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by Martin Nodell; Alan Scott's investigation of children wearing unauthorized Green Lantern uniforms plunges the Emerald Crusader into a mystery involving a crooked exporter using his business as a front for crime. Comic strip advertisement for Lionel Trains. The Man Who Doubled In Death, or, The Duplicity of Johnny Double starring Green Lantern, script by Henry Kuttner, art by Martin Nodell; Green Lantern faces the enigma of a man who has a double personality, with a twist in that each hate the other and attempt to destroy their other self! Comic strip ad for Wheaties cereal featuring Don Hutson. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Jack Fisk and Hal George. Sometimes listed as Green Mask Vol. 1 #15. 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. Johnny, who doesn't know he's actually the Green Mask, accompanies Suzie to a Green Mask lookalike contest, where they run afoul of a midget gangster who is also impersonating Green Mask; Exploring space in a balloon, Green Mask and Suzie discover time travel and wind up on Captain Kidd's pirate ship in the distant past; Gangsters abduct One Round Hogan's manager right before a big fight. No Contest; Minit Mystery; Time On His Hands; You Can't Be Too Sure; One Round Hogan. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by Ken Hultgren, Hubie Karp, Robert L. Johnson, Lynn Karp and Victor Brown. Art by Lynn Karp, Harris Steinbrook, Ed Dunn, Dan Gordon, and Ken Hultgren. Cover by Ken Hultgren. Funny-animal mayhem from Creston, an imprint of independent publisher ACG. Izzy and Dizzy use the Magic Lamp to shrink themselves to microscopic size; Fenwell Foxs visiting cousin turns out to be sophisticated, and a snappy dresser to boot; Robespierre sets out to prove that as a black cat, he causes bad luck. Robespierre; Fenwell Fox; Throckmorton; Izzy and Dizzy; Hare-Brained Tortoise; Sylvester; The Silence of Owen Owl; Dozy; Soft-Hearted Cass; Squirrely. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by H. C. Kiefer. Stories and art by H. C. Kiefer, August Froehlich and Jack Alderman. Headline Comics' first rotating slate featured a slew of Axis-punching super-heroes typical of the early 1940s. The Junior Rangers face Barnacle Bill and his gang. Worldbeater and Unggh travel to the moon, where they encounter Velonica and the Moon Men. A lab accident gives Adam Mann atomic powers, and Atomic Man is born. Junior Rangers; Worldbeater and Unggh; Buck Saunders; Carrot Topp; Live Wire; Atomic Man. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Henry Kiefer. Headline Comics' first rotating slate featured a slew of Axis-punching super-heroes typical of the early 1940s. The Junior Rangers find missing jewels in a bike shop; Teen-Age Tommy runs for student body president; Carrot Topp becomes Mayor For a Day. Junior Rangers; Uncle Windy; Buck Saunders; Carrot Topp; Pilfered Pills; Dilly and Dally; Teen-Age Tommy. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Vintage supermarket tabloid magazine full of high profile true crime stories of the FBI and the CIA, some with testimonials from those involved in, or close to the cases themselves. 8.5" x 10.5", 66 pages, B&W. Recommended for ages 16+. Cover price $0.15.

Newsprint, 8-in. x 18-in., 16 pages, full color.

Cover art by Al Bryant. Untitled Kid Eternity story; When the Kid summons Thor on a case, and his hammer misses its target, the god was incensed. Dan Tootin humor page by Jack Cole. Untitled Egbert and the Count story, script and art by Ernie Hart. Untitled Her Highness story, art by Janice Valleau. Untitled Marmaduke Mouse story, script and art by Ernie Hart. Untitled Bob and Swab story, art by Janice Valleau. Untitled Betty Bates story, art by Al Bryant. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Over the Rainbow; Marvel Bunny is called to the Fairy Tale Kingdom to defeat a two-headed witch, a giant, and two ogres who are causing trouble. Hoppy Brushes Off an Artist; Marvel Bunny saves artists kidnapped by Louie the Lug. El Toreador Hoppy; Hoppy substitutes for a sick bullfighter, but Marvel Bunny must save the day. Hoppy vs. the Boxing Kangaroos; Marvel Bunny battles a gang of evil kangaroos. Hoppy Meets the Seasons of the Year, pencils by Chad Grothkopf; Marvel Bunny flies to "a planet miles and miles above the earth" where he settles a dispute between the four seasons and their twelve children. Advertisement for Mechanix Illustrated magazine with Captain Marvel, Marvel Bunny, Mary Marvel, and Captain Marvel Jr. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Gus Ricca. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Bill Woolfolk, and Gus Ricca. Ancient Egyptian sorcerer Ibis revives in modern times to battle evil, aided by his girlfriend Taia and his magic wand-like Ibistick. A famed explorer is stalked by the Jaguar Men after killing the sacred Black Jaguar. Ibis travels to a land where musical notes are actually living beings, and battles the Master of Discord, who looks like a treble clef and punches like a mule. Plus the introduction of Mystic Moot and His Magic Snoot, from legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton. Ibis the Invincible: Menace of the Jaguar Men; Dont Use Your Whip!; Mystic Moot and His Magic Snoot; Music Madness; Karlan, the Last of the Sorcerers. 32 pages, 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 $0.10.

Stories and art by George Carlson, Dave Tendlar, Ben Levin, Mickey Klar Marks, and Sophie Ferstadt. Kids' comics featuring the whimsical fables of beloved artist George Carlson, praised by Harlan Ellison as a "comic of the absurd." A well-intentioned but not-too-bright Hunter and a Half-Varnished Duck have adventures on a Horseless Horse-Cart and a Floating Island. Another rare PSA (in puzzle form) by Carlson about saving paper for the war effort. Bingo and Glum try to save Christmas from The Man in the Moon. Bingo and Glum in Fairytale Land; Jingle Jangle Tales: The Honey-Hearted Hunter and the Half-Varnished Duck; Peter Mouse Presents; Aunty Spry; Chauncey Chirp and Johnny Jay; Waldo; The Puzzling Message; Rainbow-Colored Music with Magic Chart; Jewel House Thief. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

In order of appearance: "Sheena, Queen of the Jungle", reprinted in Sheena Queen of the Jungle (1942 Fiction House) #16, "ZX-5: Spies in Action", and "The Hawk" art by Robert Webb; "Sky Girl" art by Matt Baker, reprinted in Sky Gal (1994) #2; and "The Ghost Gallery" art by Alex Blum. "Sheena and the Lake Monster" text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Joe Doolin. "Jungle Spell of the Golden Slave" text story. "Blood-Brand of the Veldt Cats," art by Ruben Moreira; A pair of thieves seize a safari and use the bearers as slaves in their mining operation; Kaänga frees the slaves. Untitled story, art by Fran Hopper; Bandits disguise themselves as lancers and implicate Terry in their robberies; He escapes jail and exposes them. Untitled Wambi, The Jungle Boy story; A young white woman, seeking vengeance against the Longos who killed her father, hypnotizes their chief and causes him to behave viciously toward his own people. "The Grinning Face of Death," art by Howard Larsen; Satu disguises himself as the village witch doctor and orders the death of Mahila, who rejected his proposal of marriage, and of Tabu, whom he suspects of being in league of Mahila against him; Tabu rescues Mahila and causes Satu to believe that he is one fire. Untitled story, art by Fran Hopper; M'bata hits upon a scheme for robbing safaris by driving lions toward them and looting them after the members are slain. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 3, Issue 5 - Winter, 1945. 6.75" x 9.75", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

Comic strip reprints: Blondie (by Chic Young), the Lone Ranger, Barney Baxter, Mandrake the Magician, Thimble Theatre (starring Popeye), Flash Gordon (by Austin Briggs), Sport Features (by Burnley), the Phantom, Henry, and Bringing Up Father (by Geo. McManus). Cover price $0.10.

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December 1, 1945. Fiction and non-fiction stories with illustrations. Cover by Mat Kauten. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in.; black and white; 100 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Good $16.00 View scans Spine split 10%. Staple rust: Slight.

December 15, 1945. Fiction and non-fiction stories with illustrations. Cover by Del Holcomb. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in.; black and white; 116 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $7.20 View scans Spine split 40%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.

December 22, 1945. Fiction and non-fiction stories with illustrations. Cover by Del Holcomb. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in.; black and white; 108 pages. Cover price $0.10.