Comic books August 1947

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.

1st appearance of Hedy Devine. Titled Hedy of Hollywood # 36 up. Title was formerly either All-Winners Comics or Teen (both had last issues dated 6/47). 52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Irvin Steinberg. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. When a wagon train of settlers rides into Twin Rivers, their problems become Hopalong's problems. Hoppy gives a gunslinger a second chance, but will he take it? Pistol-Packin' Pattie proves that a cowpoke is not the fiery type. The Frontiersmen; Description; Hill Billy; The Strange Death; Square Dance Riddle; Footloose; Whipper-Snappers; Whitey Whiskers; The Spider's Web; Chief Slaphappy; Pistol-Packin' Pattie; The Second Chance. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Bunny's Business Agency!; J. Jackal sets up a fraudulent company that charges the animals of Funny Animalville for Marvel Bunny's services. The Mistake, art by Chad Grothkopf; Millie is jealous when she finds that Hoppy has bought lots of presents addressed to other girls, but he's really bought food to send to Europe "where girls are hungry and food is scarce." An Oily Fall!, art by Bill Brady; Kid Gloves latest scheme involves selling gasoline mixed with water. Captain Tootsie Saves the School Party ad for Tootsie Rolls with Captain Tootsie, pencils by C. C. Beck, inks by Pete Costanza. Life In a Candle Wax Factory; When the lights go out at Millie's house, she and Hoppy break into the candle factory. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 24, Issue 8 - August 1947. 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", 48 pages, B&W, recommended for 16+. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Howard Purcell (as Bachelor). "The Statues of Stanley Killen," pencils by Howard Purcell; Van investigates the murder of a sculptor to see if there is a connection between his killing and the theft of jewels from a local diamond shop. "Countess Sophia's Painting," art by Sheldon Moldoff; Igor is now a hunted man after his father was tortured to death on the rack and meets up with the sister of Countess Sophia whom he attempts to rescue from the Czar. Untitled Juan Meatbal story. "The Goodwill Potion" (Part 2) text story. Untitled That's Madelon story, art by Sheldon Moldoff. "Early Life of Benjamin Franklin" one-page story, art by Allen Simon. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Alex Schomburg. Stories and art by King Ward, Nat Schachner and Ken Battefield. Biography, history and real war stories in comics form, part of a trend in non-fiction comics in the 1940s. Author Mark Twain and explorer Sir Richard Burton, two heroes of the Riverworld series of books, are featured in the same issue; The story of the Statue of Liberty; Mini-histories of the Hindenburg crash and Lincoln's assassination. Headliners; Fiddler's Reach; Lady of Liberty; They Won Their Spurs! John Basilone Marine; Mark Twain Samuel Langhorne Clemens; Judo; Sir Richard Francis Burton; Leroy R. 'Roy' Grumman Navy Plane Marker; John Wesley Hyatt; Southern Paul Revere; The Flying Dutchman, John Peter "Honus" Wagner; News Snapshots - Past and Present; Nathanael Greene - Quaker General; Strange, Isn't It? 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Children's text stories and illustrations with puzzles and activities. 6 page picture section. 7 x 10. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Larz Bourne. Stories and art by George Carlson, David Tendlar and Larz Bourne. Kids' comics featuring the whimsical fables of beloved artist George Carlson, praised by Harlan Ellison as a "comic of the absurd." The High-Hatted Hunter is trapped in the Hermit King's lonely tower, but he can escape if his always-missing Blunderbuss actually hits the target. Bingo and Glum learn the secret of the Trojan Horse. The Green Witch steals a Million-Dollar Bond and escapes in a runaway Steamroller, but luckily, Princess Panatella Murphy happens by in her Helicopter. Bingo and Glum in Fairytale Land; Chauncey Chirp and Johnny Jay; Jingle Jangle Tales: Skip Van Wrinkle the High-Hatted Hunter; Gaston's Good Manners; Hortense the Lovable Brat; Aunty Spry; The Pie-Face Prince of Old Pretzleburg; The Old Swap Shop. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ham Fisher (credited). Stories and art by Ham Fisher and Bob Powell. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. Joe and Jerry track a swindler who's been stealing the benefit checks from the families of veterans killed in the war. In Java, Chickie and Gootch try to rescue Maylene after she's abducted by a corrupt local governor. Plus two prose adventures of early female superhero Black Cat. Joe Palooka; Black Cat at the Races ; Flyin Fool; Boxing Course - Lesson Three; Boxing Course - Lesson Four; Flossie; Ricky Roony. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Number 2803 - August 1947. Humor and Satire cartoons. 8.5" x 11", 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

In order of appearance: "Sheena, Queen of the Jungle" and "The Hawk" art by Robert Webb; "ZX-5" art by Jack Kamen; "Sky Girl" art by Matt Baker, reprinted in Good Girl Art Quarterly (1990) #19 and Men of Mystery Comics (1996- AC Comics) #85-1ST; and "Stuart Taylor in Weird Stories of the Supernatural" and "The Ghost Gallery" art by Jack Kamen. "Plague House" text story. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Joe Doolin. Untitled story, art by John Celardo; Treasure hunters are promised a golden idol by Kafgars, in exchange for a white woman to sacrifice to their fire gods; The treasure hunters kidnap Ann and make the exchange. "Drums of War!", art by August Froehlich; During a raid on their neighboring tribe, a group of pygmies injures Mrs. Simba and draws Simba's wrath. Teddy Roosevelt biography, art by Mike Peppe. Untitled story, art by Charles Sultan; Gorth, former lancer, seeks revenge on Inspector Brian for the amputation of Gorth's hand; Captain Terry Thunder rescues the inspector and Gorth is killed by a charging oryx. Untitled story; The rajah has placed a price on Wambi's head; A young man attempts to capture him, but the capture is prevented by Wambi's jungle friends. Untitled story, art by Howard Larsen; Narundo wants to make war against his neighbors to enrich himself and his friend Gibbs; His plot is overheard by two young women and he decides to have them sacrificed to a sea monster. Untitled story, art by Fran Hopper; A group of men descended from Elizabethan pirates kidnap the women of the Bantus; Camilla rescues the women and blows up the pirates and their ship. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Musial. Edited by Ruth Plumly Thompson (sometimes credited as Jo King). Stories and art by Chic Young, Fran Striker, Charles Flanders, Bob Dunn, Frank Miller, Bob Naylor, Lee Falk, Phil Davis, Bela Zaboly, George McManus, Austin Briggs, Jack Sords, Ray Moore, Otto Soglow, Ruth Plumly Thompson, Carl Anderson, and Alex Raymond. Pioneering comics publisher David McKay presents an anthology series featuring reprints of King Features Syndicate comic strips. Control freak Queen Pera the Perfect wants the perfect consort, and sets her sights on The Phantom; Mandrake the Magician discovers a weakness of twin tyrants Kara and Karon - if one marries, the other must abdicate. Blondie; The Lone Ranger; Dun-Dums; Barney Baxter in the Air; Mandrake the Magician; Thimble Theatre; Bringing Up Father; Flash Gordon; Sords Sports; The Phantom; The Little King; Henry. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Olive Bailey. Stories by Isabel Manning Hewson and Ed Wheelan. Art by Olive Bailey and Ed Wheelan. The comics adaptation of a popular children's radio show, from back when EC was still run by Max Gaines and called "Educational Comics." Isabel and Billy travel to a magical undersea kingdom after befriending Red Lantern, a talking fish. Isabel and Billy seek a cure when their fishy friend Red Lantern has Finfluenza. They must find the elusive Amber Jelly to save him. The origin of Comics McCormick, "the world's #1 comics fan," whose superpower is comics. Introducing the Characters; Red Lantern Has Finfluenza!; Comics McCormick; Fat and Slat; Home Of The Metal Men; Red Lantern and the Ruby Cordial! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Joe Musial. Edited by Margery McKay (sometimes credited as G. Whiz). Stories and art by Lee Falk, Phil Davis, Fran Striker, Charles Flanders, Roy Crane, Robert Storm, Mel Graff, Carl Anderson, Chic Young, Bob Dunn, Joe Musial, Tom Sims, and Bela Zaboly. Lee Falk's adventurer Mandrake the Magician gets top billing in this anthology series featuring reprints of King Features Syndicate comic strips. Dagwood finds that even his faithful dog is not on his side; Little Acorns focuses on kids and sports. Mandrake the Magician; Jan and Aloysius; High Spots; Buz Sawyer; The Lone Ranger; Secret Agent X-9; Henry; Little Acorns; Popeye; Blondie; Dollar-A-Dither. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 6, Issue 8 - August, 1947. 6.75" x 9.75", 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 3, Issue 4 - August, 1947. 6.75" x 9.75", 178 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Stories and art by Bill Woolfolk, Otto Binder, Howard Boughner, and Pete Costanza. Fawcett's most popular heroes, the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) and family, in solo and shared adventures. The Marvel Family must solve the mystery of the missing barges, but first they have to prevent a burning truck from colliding with fuel barges. Mary Marvel learns that a series of kidnappings is the work of giants, who want people as dolls and living chess pieces. When the Marvels think Captain Marvel is ill, they try to get him to take it easy, right when Snake Samson's gang is on the loose. Plus a plethora of vintage comics-format ads, including a hair-cream ad featuring detective Sam Spade, and a Tootsie Roll ad, Captain Tootsie Saves the School Party, with art by Shazam co-creator CC Beck. The Disappearing Barges; Judge Smudge; Lazy Lee; Peewee Pete; Whipper-Snappers; The Persistent Salesman; Mary Marvel: The Giants Toyland; Smoke Without Fire; Giggle Gags; Captain Marvel: Invalid. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jack Binder. Stories by Otto Binder and Howard Boughner. Art by Jack Binder and Howard Boughner. Superhero action with Mary Marvel, long-lost sister of the original Captain Marvel, better known these days as Shazam. A mysterious jar of seeds in a rural feed store produces trees overnight, precious gems...and trouble for Elmer Perkins' family that only Mary Marvel can get them out of. Freshman Freddy gets a chance to be a movie star, but unfortunately, he must do his own stunts. Freckles Marvel starts her own delivery service but gets the packages mixed up, so Mary M. tries to lend a hand. Plus a plethora of comics-format ads, including private eye Sam Spade for Wildroot hair cream, and Captain Tootsie for Tootsie Rolls by CC Beck and Pete Costanza. Mary Marvel and the Magic Seeds; Dizzy Daisy; Vita Min; Freshman Freddy: Star Struck; The Choice; Mary Marvel and the Dangerous Deliveries. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Issue #15 - Aug.(?) 1947. Assume reprints partial contents of Mary Marvel Comics #15. Canadian edition published by Anglo-American Publishing Company. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 22, Issue 2 - August, 1947. 6.75" x 9", 114 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Bernard Krigstein art. Captain Marvel Junior in "Death at the Launching"; Nyoka the Jungle Girl at "The Black Deserted Mine!"; Radar in "Uranian Ruse"; and Bulletman and Bulletgirl in "The Statues That Killed!" Captain Tootsie (Tootsie Rol) ad, "Captain Tootsie Saves the School Party," by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. Great Roy Rogers Schwinn bicycle ad on back cover featuring Roy and Trigger. Baseball George Case Wheaties ad. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 36, Issue 142 - October, 1947. Digest-size UK men's magazine. Articles, humor, and pin-up photos. 5" x 7.25", 116 pages, B&W with color.

Cover by Art Bartsch. Art by Art Bartsch and Connie Rasinski. Numbering continues from Mighty Mouse (1946 Timely) #4. The world's mightiest mouse defends Mouseville from danger - mostly cats - in the comic-book adventures of the Terrytoons animated superhero. Several of these early issues included comics versions of classic Mighty Mouse cartoons; some of the artists worked on the cartoons as well. A cat steals Aladdin's Lamp and commands the genie to bring him every mouse in town - which includes Mighty Mouse. This is a new story, not an adaptation of the Mighty Mouse "Aladdin's Lamp" cartoon. Baba the sheep tests Mighty Mouse's patience with his jokes, in an adaptation of the 1947 Mighty Mouse cartoon "Crying Wolf." Mighty Mouse visits Storyland and sets out to stop the Big Bad Wolf, in a partial adaptation of the 1945 Mighty Mouse Cartoon "Mighty Mouse and the Wolf." The Hungry Mouse; Aladdin's Lamp; Adventure in Mexico; The Sheep Who Cried Wolf; Mighty Mouse in Storyland. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

photo cover. Miss America starring Patsy Walker. ### Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 37 #2 - Aug. 1947. Articles, schematics and photos on the latest available flying models. 8.5" x 11.5", 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Reed Crandall. Invaders From the Moon starring Blackhawk, pencils by Crandall, inks by Chuck Cuidera. Untitled stories starring Dogtag (script and art by Bart Tumey), Torchy (script and art by Bill Ward), Ezra (script and art by Harry Sahle), Choo Choo (script and art by Gill Fox), and Will Bragg (script and art by Paul Gustavson). 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Vintage celebrity gossip tabloid with a focus on Hollywood during the golden-age of cinema. 8.5" x 11.5", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.