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Comic books December 1946

  • Vol. 1 #5
    Six-Gun Western (1946-1950 Trojan Publishing) Pulp Vol. 1 #5

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  • Issue #20
    Smiles (1942-1958 H-K Publications) Magazine 20


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  • Vol. 10 #7

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  • Issue #62
    Sparkler Comics (1941 2nd Series) 62
    • Centerfold detached at one staple.

    Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Al Capp, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Charlie Plumb, Bernard Dibble, Ed Dodd, Rudolph Dirks, J. P. Williams, Arnie Mossler and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Li'l Abner and Nancy. Thrown into a pit and told to fight, Tarzan manages to turn the tables on his captors. Mr. Biltybux wants to get back into his old club, but first he must endure a humiliating initiation. Plus a Li'l Abner storyline by Al Capp. Li'l Abner; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Sparkler Salutes; Ella Cinders; The Young Idea; Abbie an Slats; Back Home Again; Out Our Way; El Bombo. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $25 Sparkler #62 (1946) Vol 2 - Golden Age - Good Range
    8 days left Auction Sparkler Comics #62, Cgc 6.5, 1946

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  • Issue #20
    Sparkling Stars (1944) 20

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    Ali Baba story, script and art by Sidney Lazarus. Hell's Angels story, art by Sol Brodsky. Eddie Acaro and John Helwig--Unusual Sports Stars, art by Herman Browner. Petey and Pop story, script and art by Morris Weiss. Detective Click Hunt story, art by Herman Browner. Junior Star of the Month story, art by Bob Sanders. Fangs the Wolf Boy story, art by Sid Greene. Authorized Version of Life at West Point starring Sons of Mars and Thunder, art by Carmine Infantino. Strange Adventures of a Kid and a Mule text story. Jit's Job starring "Jit" Jones, art by Charles W. Winter. Robert Moses Grove and Gerturde Ederle -- Unusual Sports Stars, art by Herman Browner. Harnessed Power -- The Tractor. Champion Miler, Glenn Cunnigham -- Unusual Sports Stars, art by Bob Sanders. The Tiger and the Water Buffalo featuring Battle of the Beasts, art by Herman Browner. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 5 #3
    Speed Detective (1943-1947 Trojan-Arrow Publishing) Pulp Vol. 5 #3

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  • Vol. 6 #6
    Speed Western Stories (1943-1948 Trojan-Arrow^) Pulp Vol. 6 #6

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    Dec 1946. Cover by George Rozen. Western stories: Tonto Green "Trail to Trouble", Victor Rousseau, Laurence Donovan, Joe McCoy, Max Nielson, and Carl Mason. Illustrations by Paul H. H. Stone, Al Savitts, Newton H. Alfred, and Frank Volp. 7" x 10"; black and white; 96 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.15.

  • Vol. 45 #10

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  • Issue #7
    Spirit (1944 Quality) 7
    • Two center wraps detached, cover detached at one staple and coming loose at the other.
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    • Cover and centerfold detached. Oxidation.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover art by Lou Fine. Untitled Spirit story, script by Manly Wade Wellman. Jonesy humor page by Bernard Dibble. Untitled Spirit, script by Manly Wade Wellman, pencils by Lou Fine, inks by Lou Fine and the Quality staff. Untitled Spirit story with The Dancing Gang, script by Bill Woolfolk, pencils by Lou Fine, inks by Lou Fine and the Quality staff. The Case of the Kindly Dragon, script by Manly Wade Wellman. Surrealist Art Exhibit starring Flatfoot Burns, art by Al Stahl. Renegade Slave text story. Untitled Spirit story, script by Manly Wade Wellman; the Treasure of the S. S. Jackson. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $80 SPIRIT #7 [1946 GD] GOLDEN-AGE QUALITY COMICS

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  • Dec 1 1946

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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.

  • Dec 8 1946

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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.

  • Dec 15 1946

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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.

  • Dec 22 1946

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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.

  • Dec 29 1946

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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.

  • Vol. 12 #3
    Sports Novels Magazine (1937-1952 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 12 #3

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  • Issue #63
    Star Spangled Comics (1941) 63

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    The Newsboy Legion stars in "Code of the Newsstand"; the Star-Spangled Kid stars in "The Star of Destiny"; Robotman stars in "Robbie, the Lone Wolf"; and Liberty Belle stars in "Doll Robbers" (art by Don Cameron). Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 40 #3
    Star Western (1933-1954 Popular) Pulp Vol. 40 #3


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    • Cover Wrap Detached. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Extensive.
  • Issue #205

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  • Vol. 23 #2
    Street and Smith's Romantic Range (1938-1947 Street & Smith) Pulp Vol. 23 #2

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    • Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

    Strength & Health was one of the earliest magazines devoted to fitness and bodybuilding. Through the early 1960s, it was the most popular weightlifting magazine in the United States. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #103
    Super Comics (1938-1949 Western/Dell) 103

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    Dick Tracy, Sweeney & Son, Smitty, Little Joe, Winnie Winkle, Little Orphan Annie, Moon Mullins, Harold Teen, Clyde Beatty, and Tiny Tim. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #11
    Super Duck Comics (1945) 11

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  • Vol. 6 #4
    Super Mystery Comics (1940) Vol. 6 #4

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    Last appearance of Magno the Magnetic Man. In order of appearance: "The Adventures of Bert and Sue, 'Adventure of the Gangster Who Was Killed Twice'"; "Mr. Risk, 'Murder at the Planetarium'" art by Warren Kremer as 'DOC'; "Harry the Hack"; "UNO, 'The Baron's Last Banquet'"; "Copper Clancy"; and "Magno and Davey". "Mystery of the Hidden Hoard" text story by Brant House. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 5 #6
    Super Sports (1938 Columbia Publications) Pulp Vol. 5 #6

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  • Issue #43
    Superman (1939 1st Series) 43
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Slab: Scratch on front of case; Scratch on back of case; Other - see grading notes
    • Small piece of plastic missing from lower left edge with cracking to bottom edge of slab.
    • Label #0280985001

    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Inventions of Hector Thwistle! starring Superman, Hector Thwistle, Lois Lane, and Perry White, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by George Roussos. Lois Lane, Actress starring Superman, Joe Corcoran, and Perry White, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by George Roussos. Kaflappos humor page by Jack Callahan. Shorty humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. Good Cops text story by Randolph Allen. The Molten World starring Superman, Luthor, Lois Lane, and Perry White, script by Don Cameron, pencils by John Sikela. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $400 SUPERMAN #43 DC COMICS GOLDEN AGE CGC 4.0 GRADED! LEX LUTHOR APPEARANCE!

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  • Issue #4612
    Superman-Tim (1942) 4612
    • 1 1/4" Spine split from top. Oxidation.

    #49 in a series of 90. Superman-Tim is a boys' clothing catalog, activity book, and comic book all rolled into one, featuring Superman illustrations throughout. All issues are 16 pages unless a Superman story is inserted (bringing page count to 24 or 36 pages). Every issue encourages boys not to be a "Whoo-Shoo" -- a boy who reads "Superman-Tim" but doesn't buy clothes from the Superman-Tim Store. Copyright 1946 by National Comics Pub., Inc., under license to Tim Promotions, Inc. B&W with a single color, 5 1/2 in. x 8 in.

  • Issue #7
    Supersnipe Comics Vol. 3 (1946) 7

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    Edited by William DeGrouchy. Cover by George Marcoux. Stories by George Marcoux and Ed Gruskin. Supersnipe stars in "A Hero to Teacher," plus Benny Bear in "A Date With Penny," ULysses Q. Wacky in "Unlimited Gold," Dotty, and a two-page Supersnipe's Diary" text story. 52 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 1 #2
    Suspense (1946-1947 Suspense Magazine) Digest Vol. 1 #2
  • Issue #56
    Suzie Comics (1945) 56
    • Paper: White
    • Slab: Minor side edge crack; Scuffing on front of case
    • Extensive amount of tape on cover.
    • Label #17-0F31A65-005
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    Cover by Al Fagaly. Untitled story, art by Al Fagaly; In order to earn money to buy an expensive bathing suit, Suzie takes a job at the Ladies Fashion Boutique, but proves to be of little help to the store. Suzie Puzzle Page. Untitled story, art by Al Fagaly; Suzie assists an eccentric inventor trying to market his impractical inventions. Untitled story, art by Samm Schwartz; Ferdie is hired to protect Mrs. Van Gelt's society party; Suzie tags along to make sure Ferdie doesn't make things worse, as Ferdie goes to the party disguised as a medieval knight. Untitled story, script and art by Bill Woggon; After winning a pinup contest at a local department store, Katy and Sis go to claim her prize. "The Carpenter"; Suzie and Ferdie are subcontracted to build a dog house for an ill-tempered bulldog. Untitled story; Ferdie gets into an altercation with a brute over a suit of clothes; When the brute, who is a local boxing champ, is accidentally knocked unconscious, everyone assumes Ferdie did it and fixes him up with a rematch against the champ in the boxing ring. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $795 SUZIE COMICS # 56 ARCHIE 1947 CGC 5.0 CLASSIC FAGALY GOOD GIRL COVER SCARCE

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  • Vol. 7 #10
    Target Comics (1940) Vol. 7 #10

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    Cover art by Don Rico. Cadet story, art by Nina Albright. Full page sequential panel art ad for U. S. Royal bike tires, art by Al Plastino. Gary Stark story, script and art by Don Rico. Target and the Targeteers story, art by Ken Battefield. Once A Crook text story by Kenneth W. Fitch, art by E. J. Reeves. Bull's-Eye Bill western story. Targetoons humor page by Milt Hammer. Heathcliff the Hobo story, script and art by Art Helfant. The Wise Old Fox starring Dan'l Flannel, art by Gus Schrotter. The Post Office Loot starring Chameleon, art by Bill Allison. Targetoons humor page by Milt Hammer. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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    $40 TARGET COMICS VOL. 7 # 10 NOVELTY PRESS 1946

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  • Vol. 53 #2
    Ten Detective Aces (1933-1949 Ace Magazines) Pulp Vol. 53 #2

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  • Issue #51
    Terry-Toons Comics (1942 Timely/Marvel/St. John) 51

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  • Vol. 25 #1
    Texas Rangers (1936-1958 Standard) Pulp Vol. 25 #1


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    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Front cover detached 10%. Back cover detached 5%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Moderate.
  • Dec 8 1946
    The American Weekly (1948 Hearst Publishing Co. Inc.) Magazine Dec 8 1946




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  • Dec 1946
    Theatre Arts (1916-1964 Theatre Arts, Inc.) Dec 1946

    Theatre Arts Monthly (December, 1946). 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: "Film Horizons" by John Grierson, "Twilight Over Irish Drama" by R.M. Fox, and much more. 8.5-in. x 11-in., printed on a nice heavy stock. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #55
    Three Aces Comics (Canadian 1941-1946 Anglo-American Publishing Company) 55

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    Stories featuring The Purple Rider, The Crusaders, Sooper Dooper, Terry Kane, and more. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #57
    Thrilling Comics (1940-51 Better/Nedor/Standard) 57

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    Cover by Alex Schomburg. Edited by Ned Pines. Stories by Richard Hughes, Lin Streeter, Buck Chilton, Ed Good, Kerry McRoberts, Ralph Mayo, Art Gates, and Ken Battefield. Chock full of action and adventure, these are Thrilling Comics! 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 59 #1
    Thrilling Detective (1931-1953 Standard) Pulp Vol. 59 #1

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  • Vol. 39 #3
    Thrilling Western (1934-1953 Standard) Pulp Vol. 39 #3

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  • Vol. 29 #2
    Thrilling Wonder Stories (1936-1955 Beacon/Better/Standard) Pulp Vol. 29 #2


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    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Paper: Off white
    • Paper: Off white
    • Foxing. Soiling. Chew.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.
    • Trimmed
    • Paper: Off white
    • Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 5%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.
    • Trimmed
    • Paper: Off white
    • Back cover detached 20%. Front Cover Detached. Water damage: Moderate.

    FEATURED: Take a look! This issue is packed with great writers, including Buddy's favorite science fiction writer, Jack Vance.

    Volume 29, Issue 2 - December, 1946. Cover by Earle K. Bergey. "I Am Eden" by Henry Kuttner and "The End" by Murray Leinster. Other stories by Jack Vance, Arthur Leo Zagat, L. Sprague de Camp, Fletcher Pratt, and Alexander Samalman. Illustrations by Marchioni. 7-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 114 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #12
    Tick Tock Tales (1946) 12

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    Stories and art by Phil De Lara and others. Funny-animal antics from Magazine Enterprises. Koko, Kola and Raymond help Santa free Donner the reindeer from Sir Frostbite; Chuck Chipmunk turns a bathtub into a boat; Judy must get a package to Betty before her train leaves (in a story featuring a connect-the-dots puzzle). Cross-Pic Puzzle; Koko and Kola; Catchy and Scrapps; Judy and the Magic Chalk; Chuck Chipmunk; Christmas Stockings; Tom-Tom the Jungle Boy; Goofus the Gopher; Trixie Pixies; Pic-Charades. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #125
    Tip Top Comics (1936) 125
    • Cover oxidation.
  • Issue #3(#4DEC1946)
    Topix Vol. 05 (1946) 3(#4DEC1946)
    Topix Vol. 05 (1946) #3(#4DEC1946)

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    Dec 1946 issue - date on cover is correct. Interior date is incorrect and issue was incorrectly numbered by publisher as #4, but this is actually the third issue chronologically. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #8
    Treasure Chest Vol. 02 (1946) 8

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    Stories by Bill Berry, Dixie Willson, George F. Foley, Jr., Charles Hulse, Harry Fisk, Violet Moore Higgins, and Jim Mooney. Presenting fiction and non-fiction stories, many of which are religious in nature—a Treasure Chest of fun and facts! 32 pages, full color.

  • Issue #9
    Treasure Chest Vol. 02 (1946) 9

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    Cover by Clara Elsene Peck. Stories by Margaret Foley, Clara Elsene Peck, George F. Foley, Jim Mooney, Ann Wing, Stamaty, Charles Dickens ("based on the tale by..."), and Matthew O'Brien. Presenting fiction and non-fiction stories, many of which are religious in nature—a Treasure Chest of fun and facts! 32 pages, full color.

  • Issue #9
    Treasure Comics (1945 Prize) 9
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    • Cover detached.

    Edited by Samuel Bierman. Cover by Seymour Barry. Stories by Mike Schneider, H. C. Kiefer, Seymour Barry, Howard Post, Crest Wood, Charles Voight , R. Teaney, and Bob Stuart. Adventure stories starring such characters as Paul Bunyan, Marco Polo, The Treasure Keeper, Wild Bill Hiccup, and Kid Brother--these are comics to Treasure! 52 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 20 #115
    True (1937-1976 Country/Fawcett/Petersen) Vol. 20 #115

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  • Issue #55
    True Comics (1941 Parents' Magazine Press) 55
    • Paper: Light tan to off white
    • Label #0189965002
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    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Address Label Attached to Cover.
    • Label #1136772003
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    • Cover detached.
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    Stories and art by Louis Wolfe, and George Baker. Biography and history stories in comics form, part of a trend in non-fiction comics in the 1940s. Great Hoaxes of history. The first appearance of George Baker's Sad Sack in a comic book, as the eternal grunt gets no respect even after returning home from the war. Soldiers spend Christmas 1942 aboard the U.S.S. Samuel Chase at sea. Unity of Arms; Great Hoaxes; How Industry Serves the Nation; The Secret Warriors; Seagoing Santa; Career in Canvas; Rebels in the North; The Sad Sack; Cities of Destiny: Kansas City; Gallant Steeds; How It Got Its Name: Yosemite National Park; Winged Prophet; What Would You Do?; True's Movie Guide; Truly Comic! 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #293

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  • Vol. 46 #3

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