Comic books March 1951

Comic strip reprints. Sports action stories with Ray Gotto art on all features except "Fatso". In order of appearance: "Holdout King!'"; "Spring Training!"; "Baseball Whiz!"; "Win the Game!"; "Ozark Ike's Whodunits" with Sonja Heine figure skating trivia; "Bat Girl!"; "Ozark Ike Presents 'Sagebrush Sal'"; and two "Fatso" comic stories by Clyde Lewis. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Good $13.00

Vol. 1, No. 7 - March 1951. Men's interest magazine with articles, humor, and pin-up photos. 10.25" x 13.25", 50 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Al Jaffee. Yea...Team!, art by Al Jaffee. Oh, You Beautiful Doll!, art by Al Jaffee. She's Bats About Hats!, art by Al Jaffee. Hedy Is Ready!, art by Al Jaffee. Pop's Fish Story! starring Jeanie. Just for Fun text story. The Gayer Player! starring Margie, art by Morris Weiss. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Animator Paul Terry's Terrytoons featured Mighty Mouse, Heckle & Jeckle, and other classic cartoon characters of yesteryear. Numbering continues from Terry-Toons Comics (1942 Timely/Marvel/St. John) #86; confusingly, both series had near-identical issues #85 and #86. The cats form a peace agreement with the mice of Terrytown, but the dolls they give the mice children are filled with explosives, and only Mighty Mouse can save them. Heckle and Jeckle find haunted ghost money at the bottom of the lake, but it explodes whenever they try to spend it. Farmer Al Falfa builds a new scarecrow, but those crows are canny. Gandy Goose; Mighty Mouse: Dolls of Doom; Heckle and Jeckle: The Haunted Money; Little Roquefort's Revenge; Farmer Al Falfa: Planting Time; The Big Fortune; Gandy Goose: African Antics; Dinky. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $46.00 View scans Spine split 10%.

Short-lived vintage men's interest magazine from the 1950's era that focuses heavily on tasteful black and white pin-up photography with short bios of the models and captions included with the photos. 9.5" x 12.5", 50 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Bob Montana. "The Helping Hand"; Archie invents a tool that can dust several erasers at the same time. "Sharps and Flats"; As Jughead plays tiddly winks his uncle tries to talk him into taking up an instrument; When Jug starts playing the saw, then graduates to the band saw, they go back to tiddly winks. "Backfire"; Ferdy doesn't have enough money to take Suzie out; His uncle gives him a pin and tells him to give it to Suzie and his worries will be over; When Ferdy gives her the pin, she starts to change dresses trying to find one to match it. "Fun For Father"; Wilbur gives Mr. Wilkin a folding chair for his birthday; Mr. Wilkin can't fold it so he can sit in it and it drives him crazy, to the point of being sent to the state hospital. Untitled story, script and art by Bill Woggon; K.O. takes the wrong car in his rush to see Katy Keene and gets thrown in jail for driving a stolen car. "A Dream Of An Idea," script and art by Joe Edwards; Lil Jinx and Bill step outside of the comic page to help Joe Edwards write a story because he has writers block. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover photo of Esther Williams and Howard Keel from the movie "Pagan Love Song." Stories and art by Martin Smith, Raymond Flanagan, Ben Thompson, Jerry Fasano, Morris Weiss and Ed Moore. Romance comics and movie stars of yesteryear from Famous Funnies. Tina leaves her farm to experience life in the city, just like her runaway mother did, and regrets it. Claudia goes to a posh resort to find a wealthy husband and meets Jeff, who is working the front desk. Profiles of film legends Esther Williams and Howard Keel. Shattered Illusion; The Man She Loved; No Song In My Heart; The Wayward Heart; Let's Explore Your Mind; Cindy; Ungrateful; Howard Keel "Our Cover Man"; Esther Williams "Our Cover Girl". 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 1 - Spring, 1951. Softcover, 7" x 8", 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Dana Dutch, Chuck Miller and Warren King. Beautiful covers and art by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker elevate St. John's 1950s romance comic above the norm. Nancy wants to be an actress more than anything, and discovers there is a price to stardom, in a cautionary tale with art by Baker. Arlene dates football star Tommy at his insistence, even though steady Steve warns her that he may not be on the up-and-up. Dot falls for a handsome sailor, but then thinks that he has another girlfriend in another port. Cover by Baker. Truth Was My Heart's Only Weapon; Men Offered Me Stardom -- If I Would Pay Their Price; I Was a Victim of Deceit; The Navy Was My Target; And Now I'm in Trouble Because I Couldn't Control My Desires!; I Was Too Free with Boys. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 4, No. 9 - March 1951. Men's interest magazine devoted to pin-up photos. This issue with an article on Edith Barlow, British Little Person. 10" x 13", 42 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart Very Good $13.00

Vol. 2, No. 4 - March 1951. "A Picture Look at Life" This issue with an article on boxer Joe Louis. 10" x 13", 42 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $200.00 View scans Paper: Off white Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 10%.

Add to cart Very Good $160.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 5%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $130.00 View scans Paper: Off white Front cover detached 30%. Back cover detached 40%. Water damage: Slight.

Add to cart PR 0.5 $10.00 View scans Paper: Cream Front cover missing. Back cover detached 15%. Coverless. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

"Black Amazon of Mars" a novel by Leigh Brackett, and "The Star Saint." a novelette by A.E. Van Vogt, plus "Dual on Syrtis" a short story by Poul Anderson.

Cover by Allen Anderson. Stories by Leigh Brackett, poul Anderson and A. E. Van Vogt. Illustration by Cartier. 7-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 112 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $85.00 View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by Bud Plant

Plastic Man in "Danger," "The Case of the Vanishing Windows," "The Monster of Llendwymorra," and "The Dwindling Water Supply!" Untitled Woozy back-up story. Jack Cole cover and art? Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bud Sagendorf. Scripts and art by Bud Sagendorf. Popeye's Workshop activity page. Animal Talk!; A mad scientist tries to turn Popeye into a dog, but instead Popeye gains the ability to talk to animals; Animals then come from miles around to seek Popeye's help with their problems. Train Time!; Popeye has to find out why no trains are running on his railroad. The Boom Brothers' Last Boom!!; Ham Gravy takes on the job of a local sheriff to capture the Boom Brothers. Bugtown Capers text story. The Elder Egg, script and art by W. Y. Ferrol; Wimpy finds a giant egg. How to Draw Wimpy activity. Untitled story; Popeye keeps sending Olive live animals from his long sea voyage. Based on the classic cartoon and comic strip character. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $3.60 View scans Front cover detached 40%. Back cover detached 50%.

Volume 158, Issue 3 - March 1951. 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 286 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart Very Good $21.00 View scans Water damage: Slight.

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Pocket-sized digest. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Good $21.00 View scans Staple rust: Moderate.

Add to cart Very Good $21.00 View scans Staple rust: Slight.

Pocket-sized digest. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $23.00 View scans Staple rust: Slight.

Add to cart Very Good $21.00 View scans Staple rust: Slight.

Pocket-sized digest. Cover price $0.10.

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Pocket-sized digest. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $2.50 View scan Staple rust with migration.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $2.50 View scan Staple rust with migration.

Volume 54, Issue 2 - March, 1951. 6.5" x 9", 148 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 164, Issue 2 - March 30, 1951. 6.75" x 9", 148 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by John Prentice. Art by John Prentice, Ed Moore and Charles Biro. Another crime comic from the prolific studio of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, this one featuring crimes throughout history as well as the standard gangster tales. Sometimes listed as Real Clue Crime #61. No issue # on cover; Vol. 6, issue #1 in indicia. Herman gets a job carrying the gun called "Baby" for gangster Brows Hogan. An artist is plagued by misfortune after painting a Bedouin woman without her veil. A US Savings Bonds PSA, with art by Crime Does Not Pay legend Charles Biro - a rare appearance of that artist in this comic. I'll Take Care of Baby; The Portrait of Regret; Soapy's Golden Siesta; Uncle Sam Has a Green Thumb; The Four-Wheel Bookie; Cigarette; 45 Broadway; Potato Joe; The Terror of Corsica. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Alice Kirkpatrick cover. In order of appearance: "For One Reckless Night" reprinted in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 30 (1954) #3; "They Called Me Heartless"; "Afraid of the Past" reprinted in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 30 (1954) #4; and "Uncertain Fiancé" art by Alice Kirkpatrick, reprinted in Glamorous Romances (1949) #77. "The Charm Corner: Petal-Soft Skin, Make-Up Magic..." text article reprinted from "Short-Cuts to Glamour..." in All Romances (1949) #4 and reprinted as "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #13, "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #51 and #61, and "Glamorize Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #87. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Humor stories; The Fox and the Crow Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Good $5.60

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $4.49 6-1/2" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached.

Add to cart Fair $3.20

Cover by Etta Parks. Art by Etta Parks, Wm. P. Eaton, and Stan Louis. Funny-animal comics featuring gunslinging Red Rabbit, bear cubs Willy and Nilly, Officer Mutt, and others in the classic mold. Red Rabbit leaps into action when stagecoach robbers take three women hostage, including Red's lady love, Marietta Casey. In a famous educational strip, pipe-smoking explorer "Cappy Dick" tells readers about Scotland Yard, fingerprinting, and how to look like a pirate. In a story continued from the previous issue, Hoppy the bunny and L'il Tinker have become kings of the two-headed Martians, but they must find out what is causing Martian cities to sink into the planet. Red Rabbit; Cappy Dick's Adventures in Fun; The Snow Kids; Little Buck; Paddy Pelican; L'il Tinker. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Red Ryder story, pencils by John Hampton; Red Ryder and Little Beaver see two gunmen shoot a man in the back. Red Ryder story, pencils by John Hampton; stagecoach robbery. The Legend of the Stone Face Mountains article by Fred Harman. Little Beaver story. The last stand of Geronimo article, art by Bill Lignante. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by George Tuska. "Trail of the Outcast," pencils by Tom Gill; Red Warrior is framed for the murder of a white settler. "Blood On the Sand," pencils by Tom Gill; White men try to push Chief Grey Eagle and his tribe off their land. "The Hideout" text story. "Desert Justice," pencils by Chic Stone; After robbing the bank, The Arizona Badman tries to escape across the desert. "Wings of Death," pencils by Tom Gill; Red Warrior fights Ossawa the Condor King; Ossawa is a condor that is big enough to carry off a bison. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

"Rain on the Mountain Fork" a short story by Louis L'Amour.

Photo cover of Rocky Lane (Allan Lane). "X Marks the Spot," art by Ralph Carlson; The prospectors who have made the big strikes in the silver boomtown have mysteriously disappeared. "Well Timed" one-page Sagebrush story, script and art by Howard Boughner. "The Drygultching Desperados," art by Frank Doyle; Rocky is on his way to transfer a prisoner, but is ambushed and his Marshal credentials stolen. "The Doctor's Dilemma" starring Dee Dickens. "The Bridge of Death," art by Frank Doyle; The only way people can get to town is over Brach's bridge, and he is taking a toll of ten dollars. Captain Video comic ad. Untitled Roamy and Julie story, art by Frank Bolle. "Coward's Comeback" text story by Tracy Lee. "Death's Hoax," art by Ralph Carlson; Rocky is asked to give immediate aid to a rancher who says he's going to be killed unless he gets protection. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by John Prentice. "Mine Was Another Kind of Love," art by John Prentice; Paul refuses to attend college because he wants to marry Eileen: he tells his irate father he will work during the day and go to night school instead; His father, who dreamed of college football glory for Paul at his alma mater, breaks off contact with his son. Paul and Eileen ask Mr. Collins, head of the college alumni association, for advice. "This Could Never Happen to Me"; Sally and Tom fall in love and become engaged; After 5 years, Sally's friend Rita warns her Tom is never going to set the date for their wedding and is just using Sally; Sally doesn't believe her, but one day Tom says he's leaving for California, alone, and their relationship is over. "His Arms Were Waiting For Me"; Esther attends a lecture by Lydia Jenkins in which the latter says wives should run the household completely, demand equal treatment from their husbands, and this will lead to a happy home; Esther dates Lydia's son Brad and they fall in love, but Brad doesn't like Esther's application of his mother's scheme. "The Studious Type" text story. "Wilfred Was My Darling"; Wrestler Mabel and wimpy newspaper reporter Wilfred fall in love, but she breaks up with him because hes unable to defend her against lecherous men they meet; Her father was a boxer and she wants a similar he-man for a beau. "Marsha the Moose" one-page story, art by Dave Berg. "Not Every Man is a Fool"; Helen is upset when her boyfriend Ralph breaks a date to visit an old Army buddy in the hospital; As a child, the death of her parents meant Helen was sent to live with her older sister Dorothy, who criticizes her husband Bill for loaning a sick friend money. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.