Comic books February 1950

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Ernie Bushmiller, Bernard Dibble, Rudolph Dirks, and Ernest Hix. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Captain and the Kids and Nancy. Reprints of "Ella Cinders" begin with this issue. Ella and her father are scandalized when the newspaper reveals that the lady wrestler known as "The Masked Mangler" is actually her mother. Tarzan meets "Queen N'Ani" and learns the secret of her power over the Wakambas. But he has no interest in the vast wealth she offers him, in a Tarzan strip with art by Burne Hogarth. The Family Workshop; Nancy; Strange as It Seems; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Abbie an Slats; Ella Cinders; Dink O'Day; Doc Syke; Back Home Again. 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.

Cover art by Bob Powell and Allen Anderson. Art "The Great Shires. The Original Celtics, art by Syd Shores and Bob Powell. Gloved Dynamite text story. Win it for the Gipper! starring George Gipp and Knute Rockne. A Tired Left Arm text story. Hironoshin Furuhanshi, "The Flying Fish!" (about the swimmer). 52 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

Tomahawk stars in "The Men from Debtors' Prison"; Manhunters Around the World are featured in "The North Pole Police" (pencils by Curt Swan?); "Gunpowder"; Captain Compass stars in "Double Deal in Princes"; and Robin stars in "The Campaign Crooks." One-page public service announcement, "Batman Stands Up For Sportsmanship!" Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Jim Lavery. "The 39 Steps," script by John Buchan and Dick Davis (adaptation), art by Jim Lavery; Richard Hannay helps secret agent Scudder hide out in his flat; Unfortunately, when Scudder is killed, Hannay is accused of the crime and his best hope for clearing his name is to uncover the conspiracy of undercover agents who orchestrated Scudder's death. "Spies" article; Stories of notorious real-life spies. Biography of author John Buchan. "Scottish Highlands" article; Description of the setting for the 39 Steps and its real world history. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories by Gardner Fox and others. Art by Bob Powell, Fred Meagher and Ogden Whitney. Cover by Fred Meagher. Rancher Steve Adams, a Comanche raised by white settlers, has a secret identity as the warrior Straight Arrow, a hero who first appeared on a popular radio show. Straight Arrow must prevent a racist cavalry colonel from starting a war with the Kiowa; The tale of White Comanche is based on the real-life story of Quanah Parker and his mother, Cynthia Ann Parker; Apaches abduct a rancher couple and demand a ransom. Plus non-fiction features on horses and lodge poles. Indian Horse Recognition; Straight Arrow!; Lodge Pole Lore; Roaring River; White Comanche; Timmy Takes the Trail; Apache Vengeance; Archery. 32 pages, Full Color. 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.

Canadian Edition. Reprints of earlier U.S. edition stories. Full color interior. Stories in this issue include: "Hi,Diver", "Photo Finish", "Peace it's Wonderful", "A Relative Surprise", "Prophet & Loss". Cover price $0.10.

UK Edition - February, 1950. Softcover pulp, B&W.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $4,250.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Pedigree: Davis Crippen "D" Copy Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case Davis Crippen "D" Copy. Label #2138381018

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Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Black Magic On Mars, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Orson accidentally gets trapped in a rocket to Mars where he meets Martian Nazis; No one on Earth believes his broadcast pleas for help, except Superman. The People Vs. Superman, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman is arrested for the murder of Clark Kent; First extensive use of super-ventriloquism. How Football Began article. Give Your Town a Present public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Pioneer Days In Oregon. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Mr. Mxyztplk, Hero, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Mxyztplk falls in love with actress Larissa Lee and decides to become a hero in order to impress her. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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#87 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 1950 by National Comics Pub., Inc., under license to Tim Promotions, Inc. B&W with a single color, 5 1/2 in. x 8 in.

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"Snap Happy"; Ferdie attempts to take Suzie's picture with a new camera he borrowed from his Uncle Blunderbuss. Laugh Comics ad. "Ferdie the Fall Guy"; Ferdie helps Suzie out by keeping Angel Puss busy, not realizing Suzie already had a beach date with someone else. Archie Annual ad. "Hat's All, Brother"; Suzie goes hat shopping. "Father Not Wanted"; Ginger's party is a flop without her father around to entertain her friends. Suzie Puzzle Page. Wilbur Comics ad. "Blow Me Down"; Ferdie and Greg compete in a trick shot bowling contest. "The Fashion Queen," art by Bill Woggon; Sis tricks Katy into thinking she's fat. Katy Keene 1950 Pin-Up Calendar, art by Bill Woggon. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Now that she's on her own for the first time, naive Marilyn doesn't know how to manage her life, let alone her romance with kind cabbie Eddie. War widow Veda falls for handsome David, but she's not sure she's ready to let go of the past and move on. Bossy Edith inherits her uncle's farm and is impatient with the slow pace of country life, until she meets handsome stranger Clay. Plus a romantic story serial and a vintage PSA for US Savings Bonds featuring the original Captain Marvel, aka Shazam. Broken Love Song; Tears for Tom; The Happiness and Heartbreak of Vicki Carter; A Farewell to Happiness. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 1, No. 5 - February 1950. Men's interest magazine with articles, humor, and pin-up photos. 10.5" x 13", 42 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Four stories are included in this issue: "The Knight of the Lyonesse" (Sir Hal Hogarth searches for a Saracen); "Tarzan and the Ape Hunter"; "Two against the Jungle"; and "Mabu, the Lion-Hearted" (a text piece). Includes part 13 of Jesse Marsh's adaptation of Burroughs' Ape-English Dictionary. Script by Gaylord DuBois, art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Canadian Edition published by The Wilson Publishing Company of Toronto. The Canadian Edition has blank inner covers. "Tarzan and the Men of A-Lur." Boy and the son of a Ho-don king in A-lur get into a fight. This seemingly small skirmish leads to war. Cover price $0.10.

Canadian Edition published by The Wilson Publishing Company of Toronto. The Canadian Edition has blank inner covers. Three stories are included in this issue: "The Knight of the Lyonesse" (Sir Hal Hogarth searches for a Saracen); "Two against the Jungle"; and "Mabu, the Lion-Hearted" (a text piece). Script by Gaylord DuBois, art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. Full color, 36 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Matt Baker, Cal Massey and Dana Dutch. Young love with a whiff of scandal, in early romance comics from St. John that featured frequent art by Matt Baker. Dancer Patti wants to go to Hollywood, but her partner Tom doesn't, so she sets out to change Tom's mind, in a story with a good-girl splash page by Baker. Dale and Chuck work together at a nightclub, but when their boss gets busted for stealing from the customers, he tries to implicate Chuck. Jane secretly loves Ned, and when Ned breaks up with Rita to ask Jane out, it sets the whole school to talking. I Was Torn Between Two Loves; Confessions of a Hat-Check Girl; Hijacker of Hearts; Second Hand Sweetheart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Matt Baker, Frank Sieminsky and Dana Dutch. 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. Sally's quest for love is complicated when she gets caught up in the crooked schemes of her mother, a phony fortune-teller, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Southern belle Carolyn avoids men after bad experiences, and tries to get her sister Ginny to do the same. Jo Ann is ashamed that she lives with her father in a barge on the waterfront, and tries to hide it from the men she dates. Railroaded into Romance; Love Was His Profession; I Was Love-Shy; Don't Cry, Baby!; Her Secret Love!; I Tried to Lead a Double-Life. 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"Hello, Everybody!"; Introduction of Willy Nilly and his supporting characters. "Go West, Young Man," art by Vince Fago; Willy wants to be a cowboy, so he and Bobo hop a freight train and he tries out for a job with a traveling rodeo. One-page Casey the Cat story. "The Lion's Kingdom" text story. "Time Out for Treasure!"; When Wendy loses her money, Willy draws up a fake treasure map and gives it to her; But the joke ends up being on him. "Fun on the Farm"; Willy gets a job on a farm, but he does everything wrong. "Bear in a Tree" text story. "Monkeyshines"; Bobo steals the eggs that Willy's mother asked him to take to a neighbor. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Story and art by Milton Caniff and George Baker. Harvey reprints Caniffs influential adventure strip about young Terrys adventures in the untamed Orient with two-fisted Pat. Captured by Pyzon after getting shipwrecked on his island, Terry, Hotshot and April manage to signal a passing Air Force plane. Hotshot's attempt to teach someone good manners backfires. Sad Sack is outwitted by a mugger. Formal Surrender; Boston Ambassador; Occupation Forces; On the Double; Enemy Attack; Under Suspicion; Trapped; Crash Landing; The Adventures of Hotshot Charlie: A Lesson in Manners; Sailboat Race!; Sad Sack. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 34, Issue 2 - February, 1950. 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: "The Leading Lady" by Ruth Gordon, "Always the First Time" by Marc Daniels, and much more. 8.5-in. x 11-in, 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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Be sure to read "The Voice of the Lobster."

Volume 35, Issue 3 - February, 1950. Cover by Earle K. Bergey. Stories by Dirk Wylie and Frederic Arnold Kummer Jr., Leigh Brackett, Ray Bradbury, Raymond F. Jones, Henry Kuttner, Cleve Cartmill, John D. MacDonald, and R.C.W. Ettinger. Four Virgil Finlay illustrations. 7-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 164 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Stories by Gardner Fox and others. Art by Frank Bolle and Dick Ayers. Western adventure starring movie cowboy Tim Holt. Bandits blow up a bridge to loot a stagecoach; Ghost Rider and a wounded sheriff make a stand against the outlaws who have taken over a town; Tim and Chito are put into a forced-labor camp run by a corrupt sheriff. Tim Holt's Western Album; The Honest Bandits!; The Bridge at San Gila Gully!; The Ghost Rider: The Scarecrow Sheriff!; The Young Warrior; The Posse! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 6, No. 4. February 1950. Humorous pin-up pictorials. 8.25" x 11.5". 58 pages. Black and white. MATURE. Cover price $0.25.

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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.

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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. Tom has strange experiences in a mysterious inn, such as finding a man in a cage who later disappears, and can find no one who believes him. Tom Mix has met some low-down owlhoots in his time, but Grubber's gimmick is robbing old people. Tom and his posse track Barkley Snear's gang to an old cabin, and a standoff follows. The Mysterious Inn; Tumbleweed, Jr.: The Marble King; Gamblers Warning; The Enemy of the Old; Cowboy Cal; Roundup Time with Tom Mix; The Dangerous Escape; Doodley the Dude; Saddlehead. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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February 7, 1950