Comic books September 1949

Spirit Weekly Newspaper Comic Insert. 7-1/2 x 10 inches, 16 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.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $81.00 View scans 1.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Centerfold detached at one staple.

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by Charles Sultan and John Belfi. Tales of espionage from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, published as the Cold War was just heating up. The introduction of ace espionage agent Jonathan Kent (no relation to Clark); Kent goes undercover behind the Iron Curtain to recover plans for an atomic bomb detonator; The real-life story of World War I spy Mata Hari, who used her womanly wiles to uncover state secrets. Jonathan Kent, Counterspy; Docket #4123-W; Report to the Nation: Operation China; Cosmic Menace; Operation: Pearl; Beautiful Betrayer: The Story of Mata Hari; Man Hunt from the East. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $2,555.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Pedigree: Promise The Promise Collection. Label #1973872016 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Robin in "The Boy Who Could Invent Miracles" (Batman Cameo), Tomahawk in "The Drums of the Dead," Captain Compass in "Port of the Past," Dover and Clover in "The Disappearing Ducks," Manhunters in "Watchdogs With Wings" (pencils by Curt Swan?). Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart PR 0.5 $69.95 or Best Offer View scan INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow

36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 20, Issue 1 - September, 1949. Cover by Earle K. Bergey. Stories: "The Portal in the Picture" by Henry Kuttner, "The Hothouse Planet" by Arthur K. Barnes, "Communications" by Edwin James, "A Condition of Beauty" by John D. MacDonald, "The Fires Within" by Arthur C. Clarke, "Beyond The Black Nebula" by Rene LaFayette. Four Virgil Finlay illustrations. Softcover, 7-in x 9-in, 164 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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.

Sunday Pix Vol.1 (1949) - Sunday Pix was a Christian comic book published weekly by David C. Cook. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 12 pages.

Sunday Pix Vol.1 (1949) - Sunday Pix was a Christian comic book published weekly by David C. Cook. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 12 pages.

Sunday Pix Vol.1 (1949) - Sunday Pix was a Christian comic book published weekly by David C. Cook. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 12 pages.

Sunday Pix Vol.1 (1949) - Sunday Pix was a Christian comic book published weekly by David C. Cook. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 12 pages.

Add to cart Very Good $175.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Front cover detached 10%. Back cover detached 15%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $86.00 View scans Paper: Off white

Add to cart Good $81.00 View scans Paper: Off white Front cover detached 10%. Back cover detached 10%. Cover Wrap Detached. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.

Add to cart Poor $24.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Front and Back Cover Detached. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

September, 1949. Cover by Lawrence. "Minion of Chaos" by John D. MacDonald, "Minus Danger!" by George O. Smith, "The Metal Moon" by Neil R. Jones, "Bride of Eternity" by Margaret St. Clair, "The Miniature" by John D. MacDonald (as Peter Reed), "World of No Return" by Bryce Walton, and "Star-Brother" by Stanley Mullen. Interior Illustrations by Lawrence, Finlay, Van Dongen, Paul, and Leydenfrost. Softcover Pulp, 7-in. x 9 1/2-in.; 128 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Canadian Edition. September, 1949. Cover by Lawrence. "Minion of Chaos" by John D. MacDonald, "Minus Danger!" by George O. Smith, "The Metal Moon" by Neil R. Jones, "Bride of Eternity" by Margaret St. Clair, "The Miniature" by John D. MacDonald (as Peter Reed), "World of No Return" by Bryce Walton, and "Star-Brother" by Stanley Mullen. Interior Illustrations by Lawrence, Finlay, Van Dongen, Paul, and Leydenfrost. Softcover Pulp, 7-in. x 9 1/2-in.; 130 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover pencils possibly by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Oracle of Smallville! starring Superboy, pencils by John Sikela, inks by Ed Dobrotka. Super Safety Boy!, pencils by John Sikela, inks by Ed Dobrotka. The Backwoods Boy starring Daniel Boone. A Day in the Life of Dennis article on Dennis Day. Superboy Acrobat--Superboy's Workshop activity page. The Submarine Superboy!, pencils by John Sikela, inks by Ed Dobrotka. Smokey the Fire-Preventing Bear Comes to the Rescue of Peter Porkchops public service announcement starring Peter Porkchops, script by Jack Schiff, art by Rube Grossman. A full-page Wheaties ad featuring Stan Musial. "Who Will be the Lucky Boy and Girl to Spend a Day with Superboy" contest is cover featured. Sorry, contest ended Sept. 30, 1948! 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $100.00 View scans Chew.

#82 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 1949 by National Comics Pub., Inc., under license to Tim Promotions, Inc. B&W with a single color, 5 1/2 in. x 8 in.

Stories and art by Lee Elias and Vic Herman. Tales of teen love and heartbreak from Harvey. In an offbeat story, an amnesiac falls for the handsome doctor who's helping her rebuild her memory after an accident. The story "My Foolish Heart" features art by Lee Elias in a Milton Caniff style. Journalism student Ginnie falls for her handsome teacher, but classmate Alvin tries to convince her to date someone her own age...like him. Escape From Memories; I Had a Crush On My Teacher; My Foolish Heart; Nobody Loved Me!; My Love Was at Stake; Winnie the Waitress; Sweet Love Lines; They Said No One Could Love Me. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Sharp-tongued, redheaded Claire is known for her cutting remarks, but when romance blooms, she forgets to put the claws away. Mary and Bob hit it off, but Mary fears that Bob will learn she's the reason why Bob's friend Jeff got dumped by his girlfriend. Phyllis, who demonstrates pianos, meets Harry, a record-company promoter or "song-plugger," in a story that's a little time capsule of the 1940s (pre-rock) music biz. Plus a comics biography of actor Dana Andrews, a romance-themed horoscope, and a romantic story serial. Frivolous!; Loves Enemy; My Hearts Betrayal; Unworthy of Romance; The Happiness and Heartbreak of Vicki Carter; Picture Biography and Dream-Beau of the Month: Dana Andrews. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $55.00 View scan 4.5" Cumulative spine split (partially taped). Water damage.

Cover art by L. B. Cole. The Hoodooed Cadet starring Cadet, art by Nina Albright. Boitram the Boiglar humor page by Art Helfant. A Bug and A Lug text story. Gary Stark story, art by Harvey Fuller; heading for home after a thrilling adventure in South Africa. Targetoons story by Milt Hammer. Heathcliff the Hobo story, script and art by Art Helfant. Candid Charlie story, art by Robert Q. Sale. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover by L. Willinger. "They Called Me Boy Hater" text story. "Act Your Age" text story, pencils by Warren Kremer. "A Stranger Stole My Heart," script by Dana Dutch, pencils by Chuck Miller; Sally is tired of boring Clark and wants to date fun boys. "I Was Tired of Being Good," script by Dana Dutch, pencils by Matt Baker; Moving to a new town Ginny changes her look and persona to attract boys. "Breaking Hearts Was My Hobby!", script by Dana Dutch, pencils by Matt Baker; Marian wants to be the center of attention from the guys, especially when they are interested in other girls. "Sailors Were My Weakness," script by Dana Dutch; Dot thinks she has been played by a sailor with a girl in another port. Movies Current Reviews; Reviews of You're My Everything, The Heiress, Sand, Slattery's Hurricane, and Prince of Foxes. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart FR 1.0 $69.00 View scans Water damage. Cover detached at one staple. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Stories and art by Matt Baker, Lily Renee, and Dana Dutch. No issue number on cover or indicia inside. Young love with a whiff of scandal, in early romance comics from St. John that featured frequent art by Matt Baker. Baby-sitter Linda falls for her married employer John, and schemes to separate him from his wife, in a story with art by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Down-on-her-luck Lauren gets a chance to impersonate another woman and get a job, but when she falls for Peter, does she dare to tell him the truth? Plus a story with art by pioneering female comics artist Lily Renee. I Gave Boys the Green Light; I Cheated...for the Thrill of It; Dishonest Kisses Were My Downfall; I Liked Older Men. 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover by Willinger/ Shostal. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Warren Kremer, Dana Dutch, and A. F. Sogio. Tales of teen angst and amour. These oversized issues include content typical of a teen girls' magazine, alongside comics stories by the likes of celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Beauty-contest winner Wilma faces disappointment when she learns what Hollywood is really like, in a story with art by Baker. In another Matt Baker story, rumors start to spread after Hazel is caught on a boat far from shore with Bob. Another Baker story features a farm girl finding love, in a story told in captions, Prince Valiant-style, without word balloons. Plus a Fumetti-style story told using black and white photographs. And fashion advice and music reviews from the dawn of the teenager era, 1949. Come-On Girl; I Was a Hollywood Cinderella; My One Little Mistake; Love Is Born; Rival in Love; Platter Chatter; Brushes to Beauty. 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Lorence Bjorklund, Phil Berube, Ferris Weddle, Stanley J. Meyer and Vic Herman. Cover by Lorence Bjorklund. Western adventure with sheriff Tex Granger, formerly the star of Calling All Boys (the comic's old title). An outlaw gang plans a raid on Tex's town; Corrupt officials try to steal the sheriff election away from Tex; Factual stories on the Pony Express and the cacti of the West. Sports Shorts; Strange Loot; Hector; Cactus of the West; Proud Conquerors; Jacknife Elects a Sheriff; The Pony Express; Horse vs. Man. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Good $33.00 View scans Paper: Off white

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $32.00 View scans Paper: Off white Front cover detached 10%. Back cover detached 10%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.

Volume 40, Issue 1 - September, 1949. 6.75" x 9.75", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Stories by Gardner Fox and others. Art by Frank Bolle and Fred Guardineer. Western adventure starring movie cowboy Tim Holt. Tim masquerades as a tenderfoot, new to the West, to get the jump on outlaws; The Calico Kid tries to stop a gun dealer from sabotaging peace talks between settlers and Navajos; A map of the territory of the Tim Holt stories, including the town of Bullet. Tim Holt's Western Album; The Terrible Tenderfoot!; The Mine Menace!; Calico Kid; Ride in the Sun; T-H Home Range; Sixgun Sheriff! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and Art by Ernie Bushmiller, Rudolph Dirks, Harry O'Neill, Doug Heyes, Ving Fuller and unknown. (Note: Who the inkers are is mainly unknown.) In this issue: Nancy by Ernie Bushmiller; The Captain and the Kids by Rudolph Dirks; Stamp Tips article "Cover Collection"; How It Began article "Fallow Deer"; How to Make It activity page "Walking Sticks"; Broncho Bill by Harry O'Neill; Strange as it Seems tale "Vladimir, Emperor of Russia" with pencils by Doug Heyes; and Doc Syke 1-pager by Ving Fuller. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Lynn Karp. Stories by unknown. Art by Lynn Karp and unknown. Featuring: Two Droopy 1-pagers; Tom & Jerry tale with pencils by Lynn Karp; Jerry & Tuffy 2-pager; Adventures of Tom tale; Adventures of Jerry text story; Flip 'n' Dip tale; Wuff the Prairie Dog tale; Barney Bear & Benny Burro tale; and Fuzzy & Wuzzy tale. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover by Norman Saunders. Silent-movie cowboy Tom Mix became a pop-culture icon with his 1940s radio show and this tie-in comic. Even the jack-o-lanterns aren't smiling when an old friend gets Tom involved in a pumpkin-themed mystery. Escaped convict King Wilson seemed to be a quiet, unassuming model prisoner, but he makes a world of trouble for Tom. A con man schemes to take out an insurance policy on homeless local "Shiftless," and then cash it in by killing him. Action-packed painted cover by Norman Saunders. The Pumpkin Menace; Cowboy Cal; The Dynasty of Death; Fightin' Forbes Fights Fraud; Tumbleweed, Jr.: Shoe, Baby; Roundup Time with Tom Mix; Mustang Mack; The Search; Saddlehead; Hammerhead Hank; Rushing Russell; Fatty; The Fatal Hand Out. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Reed Crandall, Edd Ashe, Melvyn Douglas, Bob Brent, Bob Lubbers, Claude Moore, Bob Perry, Peter Stewart, Ralph Marshall, Virginia Hubbell, Chuck Benedict, Fred Kida, Fred Guardineer, Maurice de Kobra, Al Bare, George Hansen, Heywood Broun, Margaret Leech, Lee Ames, Anton Nikola, Edna Mae Ellison, Bill Kofoed, Bob Fujitani and Charles Biro. Much as EC did in the late '50s, publisher Lev Gleason launched this oversized anthology in the '40s in an attempt to attract a more sophisticated audience for their comics, but the world was not ready. Hat-check girl Peggy fears the free-spending customer from Baltimore who is following her home. A waitress decides to dally with a passing millionaire. Movie star Melvyn Douglas (grandfather of Illeana Douglas) presents his idea of what a world-wide government might look like. Also featuring a great cover by Charles Biro that hints at the high-quality intent of the magazine. Hatcheck 21; I'm Getting Tipsy; How You Would Live Under a World Government; Marriage Swap Shop ...; Hereafter; Muscle and Mr. Mumpley; Who Dunnit?; Summer Waitress; 5,000 Desperate Cries for Help!; A Comedy of Terrors; Anthony Comstock, Fanatical Reformer; Helping the World Go Round; Dates to Remember; Escape. 10 1/2-in. x 13 1/2-in., 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 4, Issue 3 - September, 1949. True crime magazine with stories and article about women in the world of organized crime, murder, robbery, and debauchery. Softcover Magazine, 8.5" x 11", 74 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.