Comic books April 1951

"the Secret Invasion," "Discs of Death" (art by Russ Heath), "Date With Death" (art by Sitton), and "The Secret of Hakin's Harem." Sol Brodsky cover. NOTE: For issues #1-3, see #26-28. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 3.5 $119.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #3714942018 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Tomahawk in "Journey of a Thousand Deaths," Manhunters Around the World in "Canada's Canine Cops" (pencils by Curt Swan?), handy Andy (art by Jack Farr?), Captain Compass in "The Second Voyage of the Mary Celeste," and Robin in "The Feats of Reckless Reed!" (Batman guest appearance). Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Human Rights For All!" One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie Shows 'Em How to Walk on Stilts" by Bill Schreiber. Fred Ray cover. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Good $45.00 View scans Paper: Off white Spine stress. Corner Damage. Creasing. Denting. Edge damage. Scuffing. Soiling.

Volume 50, Issue 2 - April, 1951. 6.75" x 9", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $23.00 View scans	Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $25.00 View scans Water spotting.	Add to cart VG 4.0 $25.00 View scans	Add to cart VG- 3.5 $16.00 View scan Light staple rust.
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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. SA's old enemy Black Feather returns for revenge against Straight Arrow and the Army; Red Hawk's tribe is attacked by cliff-dwellers; Straight Arrow tries to find out how bandits are targeting secret gold shipments. The Return of Black Feather!; Red Hawk: The Killers on the Cliffs!; The Treasure Coach!; The Pipe of War! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Written by Gardner Fox Art by Bob Oksner and Bernard Sachs. Cover by Bob Oksner and Bernard Sachs. A scientist discovers that ants have a plan to take over the world. Written by Manly Wade Wellman. Art by Jim Mooney and Ray Burnley. Daniel Parr, Crime Specialist XC-112, pursues the criminal Brawne through Jupiter City. Written by Irwin Hasen. Art by Irwin Hasen. Robbie the Robot takes over the professor's responsibilities. Written by Mann Rubin (as Manny Rubin). Art by Gil Kane and John Giunta. The actions of movie makers in the present and in the future coincide in space and cause a rift in time. Art by Carmine Infantino and Frank Giacoia. Ad for Mystery in Space #1. Written by Henry Boltinoff. Art by Henry Boltinoff. Professor Eureka struggles with making coffee. Written by Edmond Hamilton. Art by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. Kris follows a series of markers to discover the fate of his parents. Written by Jack Schiff. Art by Win Mortimer. Public service announcement. Superman defends freedom of expression and the United Nations. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by Donald A Wolheim (credited as W. Malcolm White), and Gardner Fox. Art by Wally Wood, Joe Orlando, Walter Palais, Richard Case, Manny Stallman and John Giunta. Cover by Gene Fawcette. Science fiction adventure from Avon, featuring stories and art from legends in the comics and sci-fi fields. The strange tale of the leopard cult of Africa; Modern-day explorers discover a lost world of Vikings, including the beautiful Dara and the evil Cyngar; Crom the Barbarian battles a giant named Balthar to save Ophir's caravans. This issue was mentioned in Werthams Seduction of the Innocent as an example of the "injury-to-the-eye motif," probably for a scene in "The Giant from Beyond." The Leopard Men; Dara of the Vikings; Crom the Barbarian: The Giant from Beyond; The Weapon Out of Time; Octopus-Kings of the Lost Planet! 36 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.

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Volume 8, Issue 1 - April, 1951. Cover by Lawrence Stevens. "Danger Dimension" by Stanley Mullen and "The Last Dark" by La Selle Gilman. Other stories by Fox B. Holden, Katherine MacLean, Walter Kubilius, Frank Belknap Long, and Liegh Brackett. Illustrations by Finlay, Hannes Bok. 6.75" x 9", 114 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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

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

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

Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Prankster's Apprentice starring Superman, The Prankster, The Trickster [Al Fresco], and Porky, script by Bill Woolfolk, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Sandor Sandor, Genius starring Superman and Sandor Sandor, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Peril At the Peak text story. The Man Who Didn't Know He Was Superman starring inspector Erskine Hawkins, script by Alvin Schwartz, art by Al Plastino. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Lissa's heart belongs to sailor Bruce, just returning from two years at sea, but Andrew, who she's been seeing in the meantime, isn't ready to let her go. Sara's skill at forging letters gets her good jobs, but her plan to fake a relationship with handsome, wealthy Tommy falls apart when the real Tommy shows up. Kate's romance with Dan is challenged by the complicated relationship they both have with the factory that supports their small town. Night Fury; My Counterfeit Love; Love and Marriage Customs; Love Is For Always; Retribution. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Al Feldstein. "Reflection of Death!", script and art by Al Feldstein; Carl and Al are driving down a dark, lonely road when suddenly headlights appear in front of them, and there is a crash; Al awakens with torn clothes and a smell, asking a driver on the road for a lift to town, but the man screams and drives off. "Last Respects!", script by Al Feldstein, art by Graham Ingels; Tony loves and secretly marries Anna, a wealthy, but underage girl; When her Uncle discovers this, he threatens to annul the marriage, which drives Anna to her sickbed. "Precautions" text story. "Seance!", script by Al Feldstein, art by Jack Davis; Alan Bitsby sets out to prove that a medium is faking by asking him to raise the spirit of his 'departed' wife. "Voodoo Death!", script by Al Feldstein, art by Johnny Craig; Jay and Bill witness a forbidden voodoo ceremony; Jay is captured and later meets up with Bill and they leave Haiti. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Four stories are included in this issue: "Tarzan and the Terribs" (Tarzan saves a reporter from cannibals, features intro of Terribs); "Tarzan Frees his Friends" (Tarzan and N'kima face Arab slavers at sea); "Two against the Jungle"; and "Mabu's New Skill" (a text piece). Art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

French newspaper magazine featuring stories from Edgar Rice Burroughs' "Tarzan". Newsprint, 11" x 15", 12 pages, full color. -ALL TEXT IS IN FRENCH-

French newspaper magazine featuring stories from Edgar Rice Burroughs' "Tarzan". Newsprint, 11" x 15", 12 pages, full color. -ALL TEXT IS IN FRENCH-

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Beautiful Marlene has a thing for soldiers, but gets a reputation as a "one-date girl" around Camp Roberts, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Carol's fits of jealousy wind up driving Davy away. Redheaded showgirl May can't help coming on to every handsome man she meets, and that includes her sister's boyfriend, Gregory. My Heart Was Blind to Love; I Was an Army Camp Pick-Up; I Ran Away from Shame; I Made a Game of Love; Spitefulness Robbed Me of Romance. 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Story and art by Milton Caniff, Art Helfant and Lee Elias. Cover by Lee Elias. Harvey reprints Caniffs influential adventure strip about young Terrys adventures in the untamed Orient with two-fisted Pat. Not to be confused with issue #26B, the first issue published by Charlton, which took over the reins from Harvey after this issue. Terry and Hotshot risk everything to rescue the Dragon Lady from the obsessed killer Slits. Meanwhile, Baron de Plexis has a plan. Hotshot plays football with his date's brother and ruins his nice clothes. Forced Landing; Treachery Afoot; Full Load; Lady In Distress; Slits Trips; Woman Trouble; Jungle Hop; Hotshot Charlie: Dirty Trick; Operation Moonshine; Hector the Director. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and others. "The Texan" and other heroes battle owlhoots and rustlers in the Old West. Renegade Sioux kidnap tribe chieftain Buffalo Horn in an effort to bring Hawk Knife's tribe to war, in one of four stories this issue with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. In another Baker story, prospectors seek the "cursed" lost mine of Arizona's Superstition Mountains. Notorious gunfighter "Santa Fe" reluctantly agrees to take on the outlaw gang that wounded the town sheriff. Technical Kayo; Hawk Knife: Thunder Drowns the War Drums; Curse of the Thunder God; Doublecross at Devil's Den; The Bar-O Outfit. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 35, Issue 4 - April, 1951. Olivia De Havilland 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: "The Day After Tomorrow" by Frederick Lonsdale, "Verdi, Man of the Theatre" by Hans Buseh, and much more. 8.5-in. x 11-in, 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Vintage British Men's magazine focusing on humorous cartoons, stories and anecdotes. 5-in. x 7-in, 28 pages, B&W.

Cover by Alex Schomburg. Edited by Ned Pines. Stories by Ruben Moreira, Artie Saaf, Charles S. Strong, John Celardo, John Severin, and Will Elder. Chock full of action and adventure, these are Thrilling Comics! 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $43.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.	Add to cart Very Good $13.00 View scans Trimmed Paper: Cream to off white Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.	Add to cart Very Good $21.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white	Add to cart Very Good $35.00 View scans Paper: Off white Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 15%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.
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Volume 38, Issue 1 - April, 1951. Stories by L. Sprague de Camp, Robert Moore Williams, Carter Sprague, Margaret St. Clair, Mack Reynolds, Dallas Ross, Raymond Z. Gallun, and Matt Lee. 7-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 164 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart Fair $20.00 View scans Spine split 80%. Staple rust: Slight.

7.75" x 10.5", 52 pages, B&W

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Funny-animal antics from Magazine Enterprises. Koko, Kola and Raymond build a snowman who doesn't like the cold; Muggsy swipes cheese from a movie set, not realizing it's made of wax; Goofus accidentally blocks the city's water supply and saves the city from a poison attack. Muggsy Mouse; Koko and Kola; The Pixies; Goofus the Gopher; Pic Puzzle; Judy and the Magic Chalk; Tom-Tom the Jungle Boy. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Good $31.00 View scans Spine split 30%. Staple rust: Moderate.

Volume 7, Issue 5 - April, 1951. Painted cover by Peter Driben. Vintage men's interest magazine focused on lingerie pin-up pictorials. 8" x 11.5", 60 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.25.

Stories by unknown. Art by Lynn Karp and unknown. Featuring: Two Droopy 1-pagers; Tom & Jerry tale with pencils by Lynn Karp; Adventures of Tom tale with pencils by Karp; Big Spike & Little Tyke tale; Bertie Bird text story "Bertie Bird's Winning Crumb"; Flip 'n' Dip 2-pager; Wuff the Prairie Dog tale; Jerry & Tuffy 2-pager; and two Barney Bear & Benny Burro tales. 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. When Tom investigates the dead-letter office for missing money, he discovers his own death notice in the mail. A recluse invites Tom into his remote home, which is a deathtrap filled with deadly snakes. Outlaws capture Tom and attempt to auction him off to the highest bidder. Pistol Packing Pattie gets the last word once again. The Great Mail Mystery; Roundup Time With Tom Mix; Tumbleweed Jr.: Arrow Auction; Dick and Dan; Fightin' Forbes: Forbes Gets a Warning; Never Wory Neyers; The Human Viper; Round Man Rollins and Rolly; The Fatal Auction; Pistol Packing Pattie; Cowboy Cal; Saddlehead; The Face of the Mountain. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Reprints from US Fawcett and US Charlton Comics. 32 pages, B&W, 7.25" x 10.25"