Comic books January 1951

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 by Ogden Whitney. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by Ogden Whitney, Charles Sultan, John Celardo, and Edvard Moritz. Tales of espionage from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, published as the Cold War was just heating up. An American helps a Tibetan lama keep communists from overrunning his country; An underwater encounter between American and Soviet spies results in dueling bathyspheres; In ancient Persia, a spy conceals a secret message by tattooing it on his scalp, then letting his hair grow back. Jonathan Kent, Espionage Ace; Duel in the Depths; Hot on the Trail; Twin Umbrellas; Threat to Tibet!; Smoked Out; Assault in Armenia; The Tattooed Spy. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 6 - January 1951. Men's adventure magazine featuring articles on sports, hunting politics and crime. 10-in. x 13-in., 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Swedish Series. Reprints material from various DC publications. This issue features Superman, Batman, and Tom Sparks. 6-7/8" x 9-1/2", 36 pages, B&W, Swedish language.

Add to cart Fine $62.00 View scans Paper: Off white Water damage: Slight.	Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $24.00 View scans Paper: Off white Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 10%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.	Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $23.00 View scans Paper: Cream Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.	Add to cart Very Good $17.00 View scans Paper: Off white 2" Spine split from top of book. Soiling. Water damage.
Add to cart Very Good $23.00 View scans Paper: Off white	Add to cart Good $23.00 View scans Trimmed Paper: Cream to off white Front cover detached 10%. Back cover detached 30%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.	Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $8.00 View scans Paper: Cream Water damage: Extensive. Staple rust: Slight.

Volume 22, Issue 3 - January, 1951. Stories by Raymond Z. Gallun, Edmond Hamilton (Captain Future story), C.H. Liddell, Carter Sprague, Walt Sheldon, and Robertson Osborne. Virgil Finlay illustration. 6.75-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 160 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Gustav Schrotter. "Ben-Hur," script by Lew Wallace and Dana E. Dutch (adaptor), art by Gustav Schrotter; When a Jewish prince is betrayed and sent into slavery by a Roman friend, he regains his freedom and returns for revenge. "What Became of Ben-Hur's Great Wealth?" text article. "James Morier: The Word of the Law" historical one-page story. "Escape from a French War Prison" historical story, script by Frederick Marryat (original author). "The Cheating of Hadschi Stavros" text story by Edmond About (original author). 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $7.00

Add to cart GD 2.0 $9.00

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $9.49

Art by Bob Powell and Fred Meagher. 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. Steve and Packy help a prospector reclaim his remote mountaintop mine from bandits. Red Hawk must pass through dangerous Cheyenne lands for the magic plant that can save his chieftain. Flying Cloud braves a prairie fire to deliver a warning to settlers. Plus non-fiction features on bows and archery. Indian Bow Making; The Claim Jumpers!; The Fight with a Grizzly; The Trial of Flying Cloud!; Red Hawk: The Magic Plant; Apache Terror!; Bow Stringing and Bow Care. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $815.00 View scans Paper: Off white Label #2083489006

Written by Mann Rubin (as Robert Starr). Art by Jim Mooney and Ray Burnley. Cover by Jim Mooney. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Curt Swan and John Fischetti. A young man grows up, captures the interplanetary thief, the Star Robber, and becomes a member of the Space Patrol. Written by David Vern (as David V. Reed). Art by Howard Sherman. A naive, newly-built robot becomes involved with a group of bank robbers. Written by Jack Schiff. Art by Al Plastino. Public service announcement with Superboy. Superboy explains to a group of youngsters the advantages of cash over gifts for the needy. Written by Julius Schwartz. Art by Raymond Perry. Science trivia quiz. Written by Henry Boltinoff. Art by Henry Boltinoff. Professor Eureka humor page. Written by Edmond Hamilton. Art by Ed Smalle, Jr. Detective Rafferty pursues crook Wilson into the future via Professor Fairchild's time travel ray. Ad for DCs Big Town #1. 52 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.

Circus-related stories. TV tie-in with part photo cover. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $69.00 View scans	Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $69.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Front cover detached 10%. Back cover detached 5%. Water damage: Moderate.	Add to cart Very Good $69.00 View scans Paper: Off white	Add to cart Very Good $69.00 View scans Paper: Cream Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.
Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $56.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white

Volume 7, Issue 4 - January, 1951. Cover by Lawrence Stevens. Science Fiction stories: "Hand from the Void" by John D. MacDonald, "The Blood Star" by Chad Oliver & Garvin Berry, "Destiny Deferred" by John D. MacDonald (as John Wade Farrell), "Eternity Orbit" by Francis L. Ashton, "Rampart of Fear" by Benjamin Ferris, "First Life" by Roger Dee , and "Victory Unintentional [Robots]" by Isaac Asimov. Illustrations by Virgil Finlay, Lawrence Stevens, Paul, Van Dongen, and Fawcette. 7-in. x 9 1/2-in., 130 pages, black and white. Cover price $0.25.

Canadian Edition. January, 1951. Softcover Pulp, 7-in. x 9 1/2-in., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

UK Edition - January, 1951. Softcover pulp, B&W.

Australian Edition - January, 1951. Softcover pulp, B&W.

Cover art by Al Plastino. The Heroes' Club! starring Superboy, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti; A high school student tries to clear his ancestor's name. The Puppet That Came to Life!, pencils by John Sikela, inks by Ed Dobrotka; A famous tv puppet seems to come to life on its own. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Sid Caesar biography. How to Bring Christmas Cheer public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Creig Flessel. Superboy's Problem Parents!, script by William Woolfolk, pencils by John Sikela, inks by Ed Dobrotka; Ma and Pa Kent switch jobs to see which has the harder work to do. Build a Rotoship!--Superboy's Workshop activity page. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $18.50 View scan 1.25" Cumulative spine split. Staple rust. Rust migration.

Features Superhombre, Garlitos el Pegador, El Capitan Carter y Sus Jovenes Comandos, Lucho Villegas, Congo Bill, and Murcielago y Robin. 9-in. x 11 1/2-in sizes vary throughout this series. 24 pages, PC/PB&W. Spanish Language.

Cover art by Sol Brodsky. The Sinister Stone, art by Russ Heath; anti-communism story; features a traitorous Army officer named "General Pinkman." The Dark Factory, art by George Tuska. The Curse of the Coin text story. The Frame-Up! Felix the Great!, art by Bill Everett. The Waiting Grave, art by Pete Morisi. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Psychiatric nurse Bette meets handsome writer Jim, who's researching a book about her asylum, but they've fallen in love by the time she learns his dark secret. Social worker Nina falls for handsome, down-on-his-luck Bob, but can't tell her supervisor Ralph, who has feelings for her too. Wealthy ladies' man Les meets beautiful redheaded Paula at an exclusive resort and is immediately intrigued by her mysterious and standoffish behavior. Gateway to Heartache; Forbidden Dream!; Two Is Company; Faithless. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Connie Rasinski and Jim Tyer. St. John presents the comics adventures of the characters of animator Paul Terry's studio. Professor Ohm uses an ancient formula to turn the mice of Terrytown against Mighty Mouse. Heckle and Jeckle invent a "youth restorer" that has some unexpected side effects. For helping her across the street, a strange old lady gives Gandy Goose a magic ring that will grant three wishes, but Sourpuss is no help in choosing the wishes. Heckle and Jeckle; Mighty Mouse: The Cat-Controlled Mice; Heckle and Jeckle: The Fountain of Youth; Dinky Foils the Egg Yegg; Heckle and Jeckle: The Weather Prophet; Gandy Goose: The Magic Ring. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Stan Lee. Cover by Joe Maneely. Stories by Joe Maneely, Russ Heath, and George Tuska. Rootin tootin shoot-em-up cowboy stories with the Texas Kid! 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Good $29.00 View scans Paper: Cream

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $27.00 View scans Paper: Cream Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 5%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Moderate.

Add to cart Good $13.00 View scans Paper: Cream Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $9.00 View scans Paper: Light tan to Cream Front cover detached 20%. Back cover detached 20%. Water damage: Extensive. Staple rust: Slight.

Volume 41, Issue 2 - January, 1951. 6.75" x 9.75", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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Add to cart GD- 1.8 $4.49 View scans

Volume 35, Issue 1 - January, 1951. 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 Man Who Came to Dinner" by Danton Walker, "The Innocents" by William Archibald, and much more. 8.5-in. x 11-in, 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Cover by Alex Schomburg. Edited by Ned Pines. Stories by John Celardo, Artie Saaf, and Bernie Krigstein. Chock full of action and adventure, these are Thrilling Comics! 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $300.00 View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by Bud Plant

Add to cart FR 1.0 $94.95 or Best Offer View scan Cover coming loose at staples, ad pasted to front cover, lateral spine tears. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow

Art by Frank Bolle and Dick Ayers. Cover by Frank Frazetta. Western adventure starring movie cowboy Tim Holt. Bank robbers foolishly hide their loot in a cave on Tim Holt's ranch; An old man is killed for a paper he carries, but the Ghost Rider sees the murder; Tim's sidekick Chito is marked for death after he dances with the wrong girl. Featuring an early cover by legendary artist Frank Frazetta. The Pool of Peril!; Target: Chito!; Trail in the Sky; The Ghost Rider: The Spectral Witness!; The Unmasking of Red-Mask! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Al Capp, Sam Leff, Henning Mikkelsen, and Ernest 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. Billboards give Fritzi indigestion. Curly Kayoe fights Hubert Huggs, despite an injured shoulder and the suspicion that Huggs is involved in shady dealings. Plus a Li'l Abner storyline by Al Capp and the Ripley-like Strange as It Seems. Fritzi Ritz; Li'l Abner; Curly Kayoe; Ferd'nand; Stamp Tips; Strange as It Seems. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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

Silent-movie cowboy Tom Mix became a pop-culture icon with his 1940s radio show and this tie-in comic. When Tom notices a rich man's baggage contains the gear of an impoverished prospector, he realizes something is amiss. Rod despairs that he's a "jinx" because fires occur at every business that he works, but Tom suspects shenanigans. The sheriff hires a bloodhound trainer to track a killer, but the trainer IS the killer, and uses his dogs to frame Tom for the murder! That one gets points for originality. Plus a vintage ad for View-Master, featuring Roy Rogers, Hopalong Cassidy, Gene Autry, The Cisco Kid and Pancho. The Poor Rich Men!; Roundup Time With Tom Mix; Tumbleweed Jr.: The Mischief Maker!; Andy and Bandy; Fightin' Forbes: Wagon Wheels; The Man Fire Followed!; The Mystery of the Empty Rowboat!; The Car-Rear Men; Cowboy Cal; Saddlehead; The Trail of the Bloodhounds. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $65.00 View scans Cover oxidation. 3/4" Cumulative spine split.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $66.00 View scans Cover detached at one staple. Staple rust. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover art by Fred Ray. Warpath starring Tomahawk, art by Bruno Premiani. The Mystery Mine of Onondaga starring Tomahawk, art by Bruno Premiani. The Legend of Mon-Daw-Min--Tales of the Arrow Maker, art by Leonard Starr. The Prisoners of Moorhouse Dungeon starring Tomahawk, art by Bruno Premiani. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.