Comic books December 1950

Cover by Frank King. Stories and art by Frank King. Reprints of the beloved, influential comic strip showcasing Midwestern American life through the lens of one growing family. Skeezix joins the Women Hater's Club, but that conflicts with his newfound interest in girls, especially Nina. Skeezix's pal Tops tries to make some moves on Nina, but Nina's not having it, and neither is Skeezix. Also featuring a vintage ad for the Lone Ranger Silver Bullet Ball Pen Set. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Gene Autry stars in "Victory in Rock River Valley" and "The Crooked Trail." Back-up story, "The Lake of Gold." Two-page text story, "The Miracle of Dobe Flats." Photo cover. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"The Conjuror's Magazine." Vol. 15 # 4. Magic articles, demonstrations, and news. Approx. 8-in. x 11-in.; black and white with spot color; 44 pages. Marvin Roy photo cover.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $67.00 View scans Paper: Off white Front cover detached 15%. Back cover detached 5%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.

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Volume 6, Issue 3 - December, 1950. 6.75" x 9.75", 162 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Men's interest magazine featuring pin-up pictorials with text. 8.25" x 11", 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Issue #12 - Dec. 1950. Jokes and single panel cartoons. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 50 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Stories by unknown. Art by W.G. Hargis, Doug Wildey and unknown. Blazing stories of the West! In this issue: Gunsmoke in "Justice Rides the Rails"; The Masked Marvel in "The Creeping Death"; "Partners in Death" with art by W.G. Hargis; Billy the Kid in "Twenty One Corpses for Billy the Kid!" with art by Doug Wildey; and 2-page text story "Desert Marathon" (with photos from the film Devil's Doorway). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Final issue. Contains funny animal stories. In order of appearance: "Happy Rabbit in 'The King of the Beasts'" art by Vincent Fago; "Cuffy Cat in 'Uncommon Sense!'"; "Buddy Bear in 'Peace an Riot'" art by Vincent Fago; "Happy Rabbit in 'The Working Fool'"; and "Puzzlers" activity page. "The Master Magician: Zeke Zebra's Invisible Cloak Amazes the Forest Folk!" and "The Farmer's Helpers: Skip Squirrel Learns a Thing or Two About His Beaver Friend!" text stories by Mickey Klar Marks, illustrations by Mike Peppe. Numbering continues with Happy Rabbit (1951) #41. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon. Stories and art by John Severin, Will Elder and Mort Meskin. Headline Comics featured the lurid, hard-edged crime dramas then in vogue, many by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. A tale of murder and mythology in Mexico, featuring early art by EC legends John Severin and Will Elder. A Texas Ranger suspects a bounty on bank robbers will go horribly wrong. Modern-day pirates stalk the seas in 1928. Racket Empire; Feathered Serpent!; Too Many Corpses!; The Chapped Hands; Closeups; Demon Ship; Dynamite! 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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 $0.25.

December 1950. Humor Digest featuring jokes and cartoons. Vera Ellen inside front cover photo, Frank Beaven cover and art. Softcover Digest, 5 1/4-in. x 7-in., 100 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Quiz-show champ Aline is at a loss for words when it comes to impressing handsome Tony. A land dispute causes Ruth's dad to demand that she stop seeing Ted, the man she loves. Nerdy Della knows she's the only one who really loves Gary, but she can't steal his attention away from the fun-loving girls around him. I Knew All the Answers!; I Longed for Love!; Crippled for Life; Too Lonely to Care; Hi-School Hi-Spots; Ice Box Kate; My Love was Forbidden!; One Sided Love; Know Your Own Mind!; Love Laughs. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Rube Grossman. The Mirror, art by Rube Grossman; Nutsy thinks his reflection is his cousin Chauncey. Car Loaner; Mortimer wants to borrow a car, but none of Rufus' seem to suit his needs. Your United Nations At Work public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Magic Wishbone, art by Otto Feuer; Fraidy thinks his magic wishbone will protect him from all harm. Exercise, art by Otto Feuer; Bernard takes up excercise so that he'll always be prepared for an emergency. Sawing A Bunny In Half, script and art by Sheldon Mayer; Doodles saws his bunny friend in half as part of a magic trick but the audience isn't amused. Winter Heat, art by Rube Grossman; Nutsy is looking for a place to live for the winter. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Frank Bolle and William Shelton. Western adventure featuring one of the most popular heroes of the mid-20th century, star of TV, film and radio. Hopalong tracks down the counterfeit gang working in Twin Rivers, but they get the drop on him just as he discovers their printing press. Outlaw Morey Frost wants a special key, and he's willing to kill to get it. Hoppy's sidekick Mesquite discovers a sinister ventriloquist is actually a con man using the old midget-hiding-in-the-dummy trick. Plus a vintage Tootsie Roll ad, Captain Tootsie and Falling Timber, with art by Shazam co-creator CC Beck, and a vintage Carnation Milk ad, Rocky Lane Bags the Gold Bandits, featuring movie cowboy Rocky Lane. And a vintage ad for Ringling Brothers Circus Dog Training (!). The Counterfeit Calamity; Pistol Packing Pattie; Hill Billy; Golden Fury; The Missing Key; The Dummy Dilemma; Plug the Pug; Bing and Bong; Big Bow and Little Arrow: The Last Fight; The Empty Six-Shooter. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

UK Edition. black and white; 24 pages.

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Howdy Doody photo cover. Untitled story, script by Edward Kean; Howdy and Dilly hitch a ride on a riverboat. One-page Clarabell and Flub-a-Dub story, script by Edward Kean. Untitled Dilly Dally story, script by Edward Kean. Flub-a-Dub activity page. "Venice," script by Edward Kean; Howdy and Dilly fly to Venice via the Air-o-Doodle (a unique vehicle comprised of a helicopter, an airplane, a train, a boat, and an automobile). "Stormy Weather" text story. Howdy Doody maze. Untitled Flub-a-Dub story, script by Edward Kean. One-page Howdy Doody and Dilly Dally story, script by Edward Kean. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Art Helfant, Bill Schreiber and Ham Fisher. The comedic adventures of Humphrey, the buddy of Ham Fishers Joe Palooka, a sweetly dumb country bumpkin with super-strength, nigh-invulnerability and an incredible appetite. Humphrey plays football, but trying to tackle him is like trying to stop the Juggernaut. Little Max spends his soda money on his friends, so Joe Palooka makes it up to him. Hector the Director tells his stuntmen to work like a horse, but he didn't mean that literally. Plus a vintage Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie and the Run-Away Baby Carriage" by Bill Schreiber. Little Max: Bird Game; The Rise and Falls of a Football Hero; Little Max: Max-imum Visibility!; Go Fly a Kite; Max and Alice: Max the Strong Man; Little Max: Better to Give; Hector the Director; Rumpus; Joe Palooka: The Boy Who Was Almost Lost! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

December, 1950, Issue 2. 5-3/8 in. x 7-5/8 in; black and white; 162 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Jack Kamen and others. Stories and art by Ann Adams and Ralph Mayo. Western adventure stories told from the perspective of the first Americans. Dan Carter's double life as Dakota warrior Manzar is part Clark Kent, part Dances With Wolves; The horse named Orphan helps a young Cheyenne prove himself a true warrior; An illustrated text article and letter column indicates a sensitivity to Native American culture unusual for its era. Cover image of a buffalo hunt shows whites and natives cooperating. Manzar the White Indian; Starlight; Deerslayer - King of the Wild; Orphan of the Storm; Big Medicine; Long Bow. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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", 58 pages, B&W, recommended for 16+. Cover price $0.15.

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Stories and art by Russell Stamm and Paul McCarthy. Cover by Paul McCarthy. Comic strip hero Scarlet, who got the power of invisibility from a science experiment, may have been the first female superhero in comics. Scarlet investigates when audiences start crying at the performances of comedian Rankin File. Cop Gil Mason and reporter Jackie Paige join forces to solve a murder. The search for a hit and run driver. Also featuring a profile of Invisible Scarlet O'Neil creator Russell Stamm. Meet Russell Stamm, Creator of Invisible Scarlet ONeil; The Case of the Madmans Revenge; Calling All Sleuths; The Case of the Second Key; The Case of the Hit and Run Killer; Bloodless Murder; How Good a Detective Are You?; The Empty Room. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Joe Kubert and Bob Jannsen. Cover by Gene Fawcette. True tales (some slightly embellished) of Old West outlaws, focusing on the James brothers and other real-life figures from history. The historical story of Jesse James continues, as he goes full outlaw after the Civil War, committing one of the first bank robberies, then becoming a notorious gunfighter as well, with art by Joe Kubert. Also featuring a backup story starring Knight of the North, an RMCP Mountie. The Liberty Bank Robbery!; The Disaster at Savannah; The Russelville Gunfights!; Break the Bank; The Arctic Assassin! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Jimmy Wakely stars in "The Lost City of Blue Valley" (art by Alex Toth), "Big Town Roundup," and "The Town That Cried Wolf." Kit Colby, Girl Sheriff stars in "The Rival Sheriff of Moon Bow!" Back-up story, "The Fortune Nobody Wanted!" Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Powell and Dick Briefer. Teen comedy from Hillman, featuring an astonishing array of early comics talent. Joe College finds trouble with girlfriend Josie after he accidentally rescues the beautiful Princess Dreamboat, in a story with art by Bob Powell. Toss-Out Terry can't hide her tomboyish ways from her dad's boss, who hates baseball, in a story with art by Dick Briefer. Greg McNasty tries to sabotage Boola Boola Jones' plans to take Betty to the college dance. Joe College; Housedate Harry; Rosie Romance; Belknap or Bust; Toss-Out Terry; Happy Daze; Boola Boola Jones. Final issue of the series. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Joe Palooka in "Training Trouble." Humphrey back-up story. Back-up story, "Sport Short: Babe Ruth's First Home Run" (art by Bob Powell; 2 pages). One-page "Ring Champs of Today: Jake Lamotta and Robert Villemain" (Powell art). One-page Tootsie Roll ad, Captain Tootsie and the Run-Away Baby Carriage" by Bill Schreiber. Cover price $0.10.

John Wayne photo cover. The Stranger's Revenge, art by Frank Bolle; in the weirdest of battles that ever faced John Wayne, he came to grips with a strange figure—a demon who had sworn vengeance and hate on all men. The Lead Reckoning starring Wayne. An Invitation to Murder starring Wayne, pencils by Al Williamson, inks by Frank Frazetta. Teddy humor page by McLean. The Floating Birthday Party starring Wayne, art by Myron Fass. Devil's Canyon text story by Benton Rice. Tall Tales in the Saddle, art by Jack Sparling. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Issue # 1 is listed under Four Color Series 2 # 269. Johnny Mack Brown stars in "Tenderfoot Trouble" and "Handwriting on the Wall." Jesse Marsh art. Back-up story, "The Contest." Two-page text story, "Fleeting Comes Through." Photo cover. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

"No Escape," "When Worlds Collide," "The Sleeping Giants," "The First Rocket" (Hitler cameo), and a two-page text story, "Quiet Destiny." Dated December 1950 (note: another #37 exists in a 2nd series) Cover price $0.10.

Cover by George Frese. "The Rubber Bonanza," art by George Frese; Jughead wants to buy a rubber plant as a gift for his mother, but his confusion at an auction leads him to buy a factory. "Rag Mop"; Jughead's uncle installs a moving floor into the house. "A Fishin' and a Foolin'"; Jughead's father catches a bigger fish with a broom than Archie's father catches with his brand new rod. "Penny-Wise"; Jughead finds an old penny and convinces Pop he will pay for hamburgers with what he makes selling it. "All Wet" public service announcement, pencils by Bill Vigoda; Jughead tries to change the radio station while taking a shower. "In The Missing Links"; Jughead finds out his ancestors were not hard workers, which is good enough for him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Canadian Edition. Cover by George Frese. "The Rubber Bonanza," art by George Frese; Jughead wants to buy a rubber plant as a gift for his mother, but his confusion at an auction leads him to buy a factory. "Rag Mop"; Jughead's uncle installs a moving floor into the house. "A Fishin' and a Foolin'"; Jughead's father catches a bigger fish with a broom than Archie's father catches with his brand new rod. "Penny-Wise"; Jughead finds an old penny and convinces Pop he will pay for hamburgers with what he makes selling it. "All Wet" public service announcement, pencils by Bill Vigoda; Jughead tries to change the radio station while taking a shower. "In The Missing Links"; Jughead finds out his ancestors were not hard workers, which is good enough for him. Cover price $0.10.

In order of appearance: "Sheena, Queen of the Jungle" art by Robert Webb; "The Ghost Gallery" art by Jack Kamen; and "The Hawk" and "Long Bow" art by Robert Webb. "The Macaroni Escape" text story by Henry Wysham Lanier. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Untitled story, art by Maurice Whitman; A troop of French Foreign Legionnaires is attacked by leopard cultists; Kaänga, who had been tracking the cultists, challenges the leader of the cult to single combat and kills him; Now, as head of the cult, he disperses them and sends the Legion on its way. Untitled story, pencils by Ken Battefield; Terry is assigned to discover the plans of rebel leader, El Cordofan; He discovers that El Cordofan plans to destroy Fort Diablo with a booby-trapped boat; Terry convinces some of El Cordofan's men to mutiny and El Cordofan is killed in a dynamite explosion. Untitled story, art by Henry Kiefer; Binongi hunters come to Wambi's jungle, pursuing a white ape; They capture Wambi when he prevents the taking of the ape; Later, Wambi's jungle friends, joined by the white ape, free him. Untitled story, art by Enrico Bagnoli; Informed in a vision that the witch Lati plans to kill the beloved of K'kito, chief of the Luossas, Tabu hurries to the kraal and fights to free the chief and expose the plot. Untitled story, inks by Ralph Mayo; Bayne and his men are using mechanical dragons to fly stolen diamonds out of the jungle; Camilla, using one of their own dragons, defeats them and takes them into custody. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $25.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.

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Volume 5, Issue 1 - Winter, 1950. 6.75" x 9.75", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Jack Kirby. Art by Mort Meskin and C.C. Beck. Pioneering crime comic Justice Traps the Guilty was produced by the studio of comics legends Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, creators of Captain America. Struggling sweethearts Sharon and Jerry get caught up in a counterfeiting racket. Crimelord Harry Fontaine, who looks like Marvel's Kingpin, stays one step ahead of the cops. Ex-GI Marv vows to bring down a gang that swindles veterans out of housing loans. Also featuring a vintage ad for a bodybuilding "mini-gym" with art by Shazam creator C.C. Beck. Counterfeit!; Closeups; You Can't Kill Me!; O'Hara Had a Heart!; G.I. Housing Swindle; The Dead Can't Sleep! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by Allen Saunders, Alfred Andriola and Bob Powell. Reprints of Alfred Andriola's detective comic strip Kerry Drake and other adventure tales. This issue features reprints from Jan. - Apr. 1948. The aptly-named Highbrow has a scheme to drive Algie Wedmore mad to get his riches. The reader is invited to solve a crime before the detectives can. A small piece of wire helps Jackie Paige solve a murder. Kerry Drake: The Case of the Blackmailer's Secret Weapon; Beware of These Rackets; The Case of No Face the Killer; Jackie Paige: The Case of the Twisted Wire; The Detective Solves a Very Knotty Problem; How Good a Detective Are You? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Hilda Terry. Edited by Raymond C. Krank. Stories and art by Hilda Terry. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #28. Part of A1 Comics, an anthology from Magazine Enterprises with content that varied from month to month. This issue featured children's holiday stories with funny animals. Koko, Kola and Raymond travel to the North Pole to save Christmas after a gremlin steals Santa's suit. The gang winds up inside a whale while helping a bad-tempered crab. Tom-Tom the Jungle Boy wants a tail so he can swing like his monkey pals. The Train on the Tree; The Ungrateful Gremlin; Salt in the Sea; Tom-Tom the Jungle Boy; Christmas Stockings; Koko and Kola. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Movie cowboy Lash Larue is known for his trademark black outfit and his skill with a bullwhip. "Roving marshal" Lash encounters rogue Orachian Natives when he investigates the Mystery of the Seven Totem Poles. Lash insists that his myopic sidekick Squinty get new glasses, leading to a mix-up with a beauty pageant judge. When a man actually wins at a crooked casino, Lash must protect his life. Plus a vintage ad for Lash Larue whips, t-shirts and merch ("Personally selected by Lash Larue for quality and value"). And a Western-themed ad for movie cowboy Rocky Lane's "favorite malted milk." The Mystery of the Seven Totem Poles; Lawson the Lawyer; Desert Poison; Squinty's Judgment Day; The Secret of the Mountain Maze; Dusty: The Pay-Off; Molasses Mouth; The Last Chance. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bob Montana. "The Gift of Gabby"; Archie accidentally picks up a gift box at Veronica's and Betty thinks it's a gift for her. "The Eyes Have It"; To raise money to buy seeing-eye dogs for blind kids, the faculty puts on a production of Uncle Tom's Cabin. "Use Your Head"; Jughead is bored and confined to the house so Uncle Herman teaches him to use some creativity and make things. Laugh Fun Page by Dave Berg. Untitled Katy Keene story, script and art by Bill Woggon; K. O. and Randy bet which is the better horse rider. Hollywood Gossip article. "No Sail"; Ferdie has to figure out how to compete with a yacht club. Untitled story, script and art by Bill Woggon; Debby's dad is upset at how messy the house is. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.