Comic books March 1950

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Issue 3 - 1950. Written by Murray Leinster. 5.5" x 7.5", 124 pages, text. Cover price $0.25.

Tomahawk in "The Riddle of Mohawk Valley" (art by Fred Ray), Manhunters Around the World in "The Roof of the World" (pencils by Curt Swan?), Captain Compass in "The Showboat of Crime," and Robin in "The Boy With the Criminal Ears!" Wonder Woman stars in a one-page public service announcement, "It's Fun to be Healthy!" Ray cover. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 21, Issue 1 - March, 1950. Stories by Norman A. Daniels, Ward Hawkins, Raymond F. Jones, Ted Powell, and Matt Lee. Four Virgil Finlay illustrations. 6.75-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 160 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Henry Kiefer. "Beau Geste," script by P.C. Wren and Dick Davis (adaptation), art by Henry Kiefer; After a valuable sapphire goes missing, three brothers each decide to venture into the French Foreign Legion so that each will appear to be guilty, rather than expose one of their brethren as the thief; The trio goes into action in the deserts of North Africa and find themselves targeted by soldiers who have heard rumors that they're carrying the sapphire. "The Life of P.C. Wren" bio. "The Mohammedans" article; Information about Muslims. "Thrilling Sports - Mountain Climbing" article. Foreign Legion illustration by Henry Kiefer on back cover. 52 pgs., 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.

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Cover by Norman Saunders. Science Fiction stories include the novel; "Rogue Ship" by A. E. Van Vogt, two novelettes; "A Step Farther Out" by Raymond Z. Gallun, and "World Without Darkness" by Neil R. Jones, and four short stories; "Outcast of the Stars" by Ray Bradbury, "The Ultimate One" by John D. MacDonald, "The Wheel of Time" by Robert Arthur, and "Exile of the Eons" by Arthur C. Clarke. Illustrations by Virgil Finaly, Paul Callé, and Hannes Bok. 7-in. x 9 1/2-in.; black and white text with spot illos.; 130 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Canadian Edition. March 1950. Cover by Norman Saunders. "Rogue Ship" by A. E. van Vogt, "A Step Farther Out" by Raymond Z. Gallun, "World Without Darkness" by Neil R. Jones, "Outcast of the Stars" by Ray Bradbury, "The Ultimate One" by John D. MacDonald, "The Wheel of Time" by Robert Arthur, and "Exile of the Eons" by Arthur C. Clarke. Interior Illustrations by Bok, Calle, Lawrence, Leydenfrost, and Van Dongen. Softcover Pulp, 7-in. x 9 1/2-in.; 130 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover pencils by John Sikela, inks by Ed Dobrotka. Around the World with Superboy, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Dolls of Danger! starring Superboy and Humpty Dumpty, pencils by John Sikela, inks by Ed Dobrotka. It's Fun to be Healthy! public service announcement starring Wonder Woman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Irwin Hasen. Varsity Vic humor two-page by Henry Boltinoff. Unusual Occupations, Canine Version article by Tom Farley. Flashlight Projector--Superboy's Workshop activity page. The Man Who Knew Superboy's Secret Identity!, pencils by John Sikela, inks by Ed Dobrotka. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

#88 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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Stories and art by Lee Elias, Joe Certa and Bob Powell. Tales of teen love and heartbreak from Harvey. Reporter Martha has a love-hate relationship with her handsome editor Lee, until a circus fire makes them see what's really important. Redheaded Diane never got over her orphaned childhood, and is desperate to marry. Rookie cop Paul falls for Julia after saving her from a potentially deadly accident. Deadline For Love!; Forbidden Romance; She Makes a Honey of a Rescue; Sweet Love Lines; I Was Nobody's Baby; My Ticket to Romance!; How I Met My Boyfriend.... 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Drama and melodrama entwine in this early romance comic. Fran's impulsive behavior almost gets her fired after "the elevator incident," but she behaves the same way in her relationship with Ted. Nora always wants to know "what's in it for her," learning too late that some relationships don't work that way. Ellen's horses are her number one concern in life, until she meets Danny... and even then, she's not sure which to choose. Fools Step In; A Farewell to Bill; Call to Duty; My Heart's Crisis. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by George Evans and others. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Homeless Enid feigns amnesia when wealthy Bruce takes her in, but when she falls for him she knows the truth will come out, in a story with art by EC legend George Evans. Blind Audrey meets Michael and it's love, but she wonders if he just feels sorry for her, in a story that shows attitudes toward disability of the era. Lana gets friendly with DA Ben, hoping he will provide connections for her fiance, struggling lawyer Ken. Plus a comics biography of screen legend Montgomery Clift. Enraptured Heart; Romance Oddities; Dark Farewell; Montgomery Clift; Guilt-Tainted Soul; Wait No More; I Betrayed My Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Art Bartsch. Art by Art Bartsch, Jim Tyer and Connie Rasinski. St. John presents the comics adventures of the characters of animator Paul Terry's studio. Professor Ohm uses his "repelling ray machine" to free The Claw from prison. Heckle and Jeckle need a genie for their fortune-telling scam, so they cram hapless Dimwit the dog into a tiny bottle. Sourpuss has a chance to show Susie's dad how hard he can work when he's hired as a mover for Susie's house. Plus a vintage ad for "Space Commander Vibro-Matic Walkie-Talkies." Mighty Mouse: The Repelling Ray; Dimwit; Rudy Rooster; Sourpuss: Moving Day; Heckle and Jeckle: Dimwit Improves Himself; Dinky: Don't Lose Your Temper; Heckle and Jeckle: A Thousand and One Plights. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 34, Issue 3 - March, 1950. Mae West photo cover by Richard Avedon. 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: "Mister Roberts" by Thomas Heggen and Joshua Logan, "The Anatomy of Claptrap" by Lorenzo Semple, Jr., and much more. 8.5-in. x 11-in, 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

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Volume 41, Issue 1 - March, 1950. 6.75" x 9", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Stories by Gardner Fox and others. Art by Frank Bolle and Dick Ayers. Western adventure starring movie cowboy Tim Holt. Tim must prevent war with the Pawnee after Red Hand is killed by bandits; Outlaw Jeph Prothero enlists Cheyenne warriors to rob a gold shipment; Tim and Chito try to clear a young man of a murder charge by winning a horse race. Tim Holt's Western Album; War Trail!; The Bridge at San Gila Gully!; The Ghost Rider: Terror of the Night!; Race for Life; White Man's Magic; Western Range Book; The Hands of Texas Dan! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Al Capp, Sam Leff, Henning Mikkelsen, Raeburn Van Buren, and John Hix. Tip-Topper Comics collected some of United Features Syndicates most popular comic strips of the 1940s in full color, including Lil Abner and Fritzi Ritz. Fritzi was later known as "Aunt Fritzi" in the Nancy comic strip. Fritzi wonders if she missed out on a fortune. Jasper Hagstone tricks Bathless Groggins into going to Nomenallowedistan, in an Abbie an' Slats strip. Plus the Ripley-like Strange as It Seems by Ernest Hix. Swimsuit cover by Bushmiller. Fritzi Ritz; Curly Kayoe; Ferd'nand; Stamp Tips; Abbie an' Slats; Li'l Abner; How It Began; Strange as It Seems. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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. 68 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 and his pal Sheriff Mike find public sentiment turning against them after a strange turn of events. Well-meaning but clueless Clyde keeps causing catastrophes while trying to be a hero, and now he wants to blow up the dam because he thinks the water is poisoned. An ex-con blackmails his former cellmate, who has gone straight and tried to put his life of crime behind him. And a vintage Carnation Milk ad, Rocky Lane Foils the Bank Robbers, featuring movie cowboy Rocky Lane. Tom Mix Faces Dishonor; Hero Without Glory; Fightin' Forbes: Moonlight Menace; Tumbleweed, Jr.: The Rain Maker; The $50,000 Riddle!; Bellowing Bellows; Cowboy Cal; Roundup Time with Tom Mix; The Great Mail Fraud; The Blackmailer; Saddlehead. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 15, Issue 3 - March, 1950. Tops was a Magic Periodical first published in January 1936 by the Abbott Magic & Novelty Company for magic enthusiasts. 8.5" x 11", 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Three untitled Torchy stories by Gill Fox, plus untitled Tess and Ed back-up, also by Fox. Gill Fox cover. Cover price $0.10.

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March 21, 1950

Volume 4, Issue 6 - March, 1950. 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.

Volume3, Issue 34 - March 1950 - 8.5" x 11.25", 92 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Tales of love and melodrama from the early days of romance comics. Tom is dating Lila, but he's leery of her manipulations in trying to get their friends Fred and Kate to start dating each other. Carol tries to get fiance Reed to go out dancing with friends instead of concentrating on work, but that backfires in a big way. Snobbish Nancy belittles everything, referring to her own library job as "a book factory," but then boyfriend Eric learns she's been calling him "the poor girl's Cary Grant" behind his back. The Meddler; Covetous Heart; A Husband for Paula; I Laughed at Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.