Comic books August 1948

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $56.00 View scans

Add to cart Very Good $53.00 View scans Staple rust. Rust migration. 1/2" Cumulative spine split. Corner Damage. Creasing. Denting. Foxing. Scuffing. Soiling.

Volume 1, Issue 9 - August, 1949. Cover by George Gross. Men's interest magazine loaded with with tasteful black and white pin-up photography. 8.5" x 11", 52 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.25.

Vintage monthly published magazine with a focus on the film industry as a whole. First published in November of 1930, publication continued through the late 1970s. Priding itself as a source for exclusive behind the scenes stories about filmmaking, Silver Screen also contained a fair amount of articles about celebrities, their relationships, the latest in fashion, and film reviews. Cover price $0.15.

Midnight story starring Gabby, Doc Wackey, Sniffer, and Amelia Diggley. Daffy story. Black X story starring Batu, Inspector Beef Burton, and Rawles. Lady Luck story, art by Klaus Nordling. Citronella story. Insect Invasion text story starring Midnight. Batch Bachelor story, art by Michael Senich. The St. Louis Kid starring The Jester. Archie O'Toole story, art by Bernard Dibble. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. 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. The Kids sabotage the Captain's efforts to get a new suit from the tailor. While hunting for Becky in Hollywood, Slats meets Laxington, who, unknown to him, is also in love with Becky, in an Abbie an' Slats strip. International crooks steal a painting from Hap Hopper's apartment. Plus a Li'l Abner storyline by Al Capp and a Tarzan strip with art by Burne Hogarth. Li'l Abner; Hap Hopper; Nancy; The Good Old Days; Strange as It Seems; Captain and the Kids; Sparkler's Stars of the Air; Tarzan; Dink O'Day; Abbie an Slats. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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

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

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

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

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

Robin in "Who Is Mr. Mystery," the Star-Spangled Kid in "The Adventures of the Rope," Captain Compass in "The Adventure of the Man Who Lived Twice," and Tomahawk in "The Lost Valley!" 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Milton Caniff. Stories and art by Milton Caniff, C.C. Beck, Bob Powell, Vic Herman, Bob Barnes and Frank Engli. Harvey reprints the second comic strip from Terry and the Pirates creator Caniff. WWII vet and aviator Canyon has adventures around the world during the Cold War. Steve agrees to fly oil-drilling machinery through dangerous territory for the Black Champagne company, unaware that the company is run by the sinister Big Red. Plus an illustrated text feature about Caniff's career. Also featuring a Captain Tootsie ad, "Captain Tootsie Tames a Tornado," with art by Shazam creator C.C. Beck. Milton Arthur Caniff; Chase of Death; Kid Brother; Plane Talk; Cartoons and Gags; Ricky Roony; The Champion's Challenge; The Case of the Flaming Plane. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Ken Bald. The Case of the Frantic Fisherman starring the Sub-Mariner and Namora, script and art by Bill Everett. Back From the Past starring the Blonde Phantom, pencils by Mike Sekowsky. Only the Beginning, art by Al Gabriele. Monument To Murder starring the Sub-Mariner, Namora, and Bronze, pencils by Ken Bald. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. "Flying Fists and Glamour!", art by Ken Bald; As a gang of bank robbers flee from the scene of their latest crime, they are unaware that he costumed heroine Sun Girl has latched onto the back of their getaway car. "The Menace of the Monster!", art by Ken Bald; Sun Girl goes to Glenrock Prison and gets an audience to see Warden Lewis; She tells him that he should not release Doctor Drearr as he is a dangerous criminal bent on revenge once released from prison. "The Watch" text story. "Murder Makes a Record!", script by Stan Lee; Miss America is at the police station comparing notes with the chief of police when suddenly they are visited by Lois Anders, a musician who believes that someone it out to kill her. Sun Girl Puzzle Fun activity page. "A Jolt For Johnny!", art by Ken Bald; At a juvenile court, young juvenile delinquent Johnny Murphy is about to be sentenced to reform school when suddenly Sun Girl speaks up in his defense. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Vintage magazine featuring stories about, and tips for those interested in the nudist way of life. Softcover Magazine, 8" x 11", 32 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart Coverless $139.00 or Best Offer View scans Brittle, severe spine splitting. Includes reproduction cover (unattached). Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. List of Superman's accomplishments in the "real world." The Origin of Superman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; After a prologue that demonstrates Superman's amazing abilities, his origin is recounted. Tootsie Rolls ad, art by C. C. Beck. The Oracle From, script by Alvin Schwartz, art by Al Plastino; Professor Grog accidentally sends Superman and mechanic Mike Mooney back to ancient Egypt. Shorty humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. The Tiniest Things In the World text article by Joe Samachson [as William Morrison]. A Job For Superhombre, script by Don Cameron, art by Al Plastino. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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#69 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 1948 by National Comics Pub., Inc., under license to Tim Promotions, Inc. B&W with a single color, 5 1/2 in. x 8 in.

Cover by Al Fagaly. "Ferdie Turns the Tables"; Tired of Ferdie complaining about how long she takes to select a dress to purchase, Suzie challenges him to do it faster. Suzie models fashions submitted by readers. Untitled story; Suzie and Ferdie attempt to paint the house. Suzie Puzzle Page. "The Practical Joker"; With her father stressing over meeting a potential new client, Ginger decides to entertain him herself, thus earning her father's gratitude and a new dress for the formal. Untitled story, art by Samm Schwartz; Suzie tries to get rid of a persistent door-to-door salesman while she waits for her date to arrive. Suzie's Movie Diary; Anecdotes about famous movie actors. "The Eyes Have It"; Jealous of a professional photographer shooting pictures of a swimsuit-clad Suzie, Ferdie tries to impress her with his own photographic style. Untitled story, script and art by Bill Woggon; Katy and Sis consult a fortune teller to find out if they're going anywhere on their vacation. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by L. B. Cole. Cadet story, art by Nina Albright. Targetoons humor page by Milt Hammer. Merkin Gerkin humor page by B.G. Guth. Candid Charlie story, art by Robert Q. Sale. Targetoons humor page by Milt Hammer. Boitram the Boiglar humor page by Art Helfant. Rescue By Air text story. Targetoons humor page by Milt Hammer. Who Is El Toro? starring Gary Stark, art by Don Rico. Heathcliff the Hobo humor page by Art Helfant. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

"Tarzan and the Lone Hunter." Pan-at-lee escapes from a rebellion and gets captured by a Bongu witch doctor. Om-at is hot on her tail. Includes part four of Jesse Marsh's adaptation of Burroughs' Ape-English Dictionary. Script by Gaylord DuBois, art and cover by Jesse Marsh. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Referenced in Fredric Wertham's "Seduction of the Innocent". In order of appearance: "Tegra, Jungle Empress, the Soldiers from Saturn!"; "Rocket Kelly, Interplanetary Murder Inc."; and "Blue Beetle, The Green Girl". "Safari's Bribe" text story. Indicia states "Tegra". Numbering continues with Zegra, Jungle Empress (1948) #2. 36 Pages. Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Story and art by Milton Caniff, C.C. Beck and Bob Powell. Cover by Milton Caniff. Harvey reprints Caniffs influential adventure strip about young Terrys adventures in the untamed Orient with two-fisted Pat. Taffy Tucker slowly recovers from her amnesia as Joss and Pat search for her - but even when they find her, she must face accusations of being a spy. Meanwhile, Terry seeks a vanished bomber. The Man in Black describes a crime caper gone wrong. Plus a text story featuring early female superhero Black Cat. Also featuring a Captain Tootsie ad, "Captain Tootsie Tames a Tornado," with art by Shazam creator C.C. Beck. Identity Discovered; Grand Re-union; Meet Grett Murmur; Flight Into Danger; Crash Landing; Trail to Adventure; Man in Black; Bimbo's Beanery; Ricky Roony; Cartoon Laughs; Puzzle Parade; Black Cat: Final Curtain, Web of Gold. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Tessie Takes Over! starring Tessie the Typist, script and art by Morris Weiss. In the Swim! starring Tessie the Typist, script and art by Morris Weiss. The Eyes Have It! starring Millie the Model. Campus Upset text story. Her Radio Riot! starring Tessie the Typist, script and art by Morris Weiss. Oh, Those Clothes! starring Rusty. Music to Her Ears! starring Tessie the Typist, script and art by Morris Weiss. Hey Look! humor page. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bob Lubbers. Untitled story, art by George Tuska; Jake Burns has framed Buckaroo for a crime and taken over his ranch. Untitled story, art by Tex Blaisdell; With only the help of her kid brother and old Cactus Pete, Belle takes on four cattle rustlers. Untitled story, art by Ken Battefield; Mustang is framed for murder and stage robbery. Jesse James bio by Richard Speed. Jack Dalton bio by Richard Speed. "Graveyard Gulch," art by George Tuska; Buckaroo and Rusty tangle with dope smugglers. Pistol Packin' Preacher text story. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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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. 8.5-in. x 11-in., printed on a nice heavy stock. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $1,080.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s) Label #3887062015

Add to cart GD 2.0 $209.95 or Best Offer View scans Cover coming loose at staples, lateral spine tear. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow

Cover by Alex Schomburg. Edited by Ned Pines. Stories by Gene Fawcette, Frank Frazetta, William McClellon, King Ward, Charles S. Strong, Hube Karp, and Ken Champin. Chock full of action and adventure, these are Thrilling Comics! 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 62, Issue 2 - August, 1948. 6.75" x 9.75", 114 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart Very Good $43.00 View scans Paper: Cream Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 5%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.	Add to cart Very Good $43.00 View scans Trimmed Paper: Cream to off white Front cover detached 10%. Back cover detached 5%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.	Add to cart Very Good $43.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.	Add to cart VG- 3.5 $41.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Front cover detached 15%. Back cover detached 15%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.
Add to cart Good $24.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white	Add to cart GD- 1.8 $20.00 View scans Trimmed Paper: Cream to off white Water damage: Extensive. Staple rust: Slight.

Aug 1948. Cover by Earl K. Bergey. Stories by William Tenn, Noel Loomis, Theodore Sturgeon, Ray Bradbury, Murray Leinster, Henry Kuttner, William Fitzgerald, Margaret St. Clair, and Wesley Long. Two Virgil Finlay illustrations. 7-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 148 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $9.00 View scan 2-1/2" Cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached. Water damage. Staple rust.

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Painted cover by Everett Kinstler. Stories and art by Carl Pfeufer and others. Silent-movie cowboy Tom Mix became a pop-culture icon with his 1940s radio show and this tie-in comic. A corrupt newspaper editor who's the head of a rustling gang uses his paper to frame Tom for murder. Tom meets the beautiful Ann, but she has a strange connection to the outlaws who are plaguing the town. Tom realizes that the mysterious killer stalking the town is carnival performer Samara, and her trained leopard! Plus Comix Cards (like the later Marvel Value Stamps) featuring Ibis and Taia. Also, a vintage Tootsie Roll ad, Captain Tootsie Traps the Circus Culprit, with art by Shazam co-creator CC Beck, and a hair-cream ad featuring detective Sam Spade. Painted cover by comics and fine-art legend Everett Raymond Kinstler. Accused!; Cowboy Cal; Saddlehead; Jail Break; Divided Loyalty!; Tom Mix and the Laughing Leopard Lady; Tumbleweed Jr.: and the Sunday Suit; Round Up Time with Tom Mix; Tom Mix and the Gallant Guns. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"Meet the Split Benny Benny Dickson, Public Enemy # 1," "$100.00 Reward for Adolph Berg," "Joyce McAllister," "Boston's Black Spade," and "Vengeance of the Mounted." Classic Jack Cole cover and art. Drug story with hypo, opium den, and withdrawing adict. Cover price $0.10.

Aug. 1948. True crime magazine. 8 1/2-in. x 10 3/4-in., 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.