Comic books May 1951

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Stories and art by Stephen Kirkel, Pat Masulli, Manny Stallman and S. B. Rosen. Pre-Code Western comic which, despite its title, features heroic Native Americans much of the time. The "true" story of General George Crook and the Rogue River War in 1850s Oregon. Legendary scout Tom Horn races to prevent war between the Shoshone and the white settlers. Little Eagle, who has wings like Hawkman, battles rogue Cree Black Dog and his band of renegades. General George Crook and the Rouge River War; Tom Horn: Bloodshed at Massacre Valley; Dallas; Little Eagle: Soldier in the Making!; Magic Arrow Rides the Pony Express. 32 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.

Kinstler cover and inside front cover. Jesse James in "Killers From the Gold Fields" and "The California Stagecoach Holdups" (art by Everett Raymond Kinstler). Alabam in "The Hobnailed Lion!" (art by Joe Kubert; reprinted from Cowpuncher 2). Also in this issue: "Man-Hunt." Cover price $0.10.

Canadian Edition. 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.

Cover by Al Avison (credited as Ham Fisher). Stories and art by Ham Fisher and Al Avison. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. Joe has to fight Freddie Russell and his mean right cross, but he's not in shape for a fight. Knobby battles the spinsterly Nicely sisters in court for custody of Donnie. Then Donnie disappears. Plus solo stories featuring Little Max and Humphrey. Tragedy Strikes!!; The Search; The Payoff; Foul Play on the High Seas; Little Max: The Uninvited Guest; Humphrey: Helpful Humphrey; Humphrey Throws the Bull. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Johnny Mack Brown stars in "The Sea Rustlers." Art by Jesse Marsh. Back-up story, "The Name is O'Malley." Two-page text story, "The Cougar Rug." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Preview of Chaos!, pencils by Matt Baker; A druid has been hired to make it appear that the moon is on a collision course with California so a crook can buy real estate cheap; An attorney discovers the conspiracy and leads the authorities to the capture of the crooks. Was He Death-proof?, pencils by Matt Baker; A criminal sentenced to die promises to get revenge. Fiery Fingers Ghost Clinic text story. I Am Murder; A woman became photophobic because her fiance broke up with her because she was too ugly. The Playful Executioner. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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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 Fighting Newsman" text story by John Starr. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Untitled story, art by Maurice Whitman; A treasure hunter impersonates a Dyola god in order to exploit an ancient treasure trove. Kaänga exposes the impostor. Untitled story, pencils by Robert Webb; Terry and the undercover Agent X-5 capture Tanya Karga, a slaver and smuggler. Untitled story, art by Henry Kiefer; Wambi and his jungle friends destroy a dam built by prospectors. Untitled story; Thieves Brad and Fargo take a sacred idol but are cursed by the goddess of the idol; one is killed and the other becomes blind. Untitled story, art by Ralph Mayo; Safari guides Shane, Jake, and Marty hope to steal anthropologist Harris's safari gear to sell to Arab traders; Knowing that Harris is seeking the Zoualas (who long left this country), they send out signal drum messages that there is to be a sacrifice at the old Zouala temple in order to draw Harris to them. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

"Big Monk Dillon," "The Man Who Was Trapped," "Backfire," and "King Varley." Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Marvin Stein. Art by Mo Marcus, Jack Abel and Mart Bailey. Pioneering crime comic Justice Traps the Guilty was produced by the studio of comics legends Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, creators of Captain America. A mechanic runs a stolen-car ring. Ex-con Gorilla Dykes makes up for his lack of intellect with muscle and a murderous streak. Cliff becomes a sheriff while Fred turns to crime, and their conflict is inevitable. Hot Car Racket!; His Own Executioner!; No Way Out!; Closeups; Fool's Gold!; The Unmilked Cow; On the Record! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Pete Tumlinson. "The Tribe That Vanished," art by Pete Tumlinson; On August 10, 1849 Kid Colt is riding through the Dakota badlands when he comes across a sun scorched Piute Native on the back of a horse; Coming to the Native's aid, Kid Colt learns that there is trouble at his village before the man dies; Although the man is already dead, Kid Colt vows to look into it and help the tribe however he can. "The Boy Who Hunted Kid Colt!", art by Pete Tumlinson; In Medicine Bow on September 1852, wanted posters for Kid Colt are being put up by the local sheriff, offering a reward of $50,000 for Kid Colt's capture; No sooner are the posters up does Kid Colt happen through the area and take them down; Later in the day, Kid Colt comes upon a young boy whipping his horse to try to keep it in line. "Tex Wasn't Yellow!" text story. "Growler Joe Meets the Stranger." "Ambush!"; Kid Colt vs. Luke Blackburn and Wolf Mathers. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories by Hubie Karp and others. Art by Bob Wickersham and others. The Kilroys (Americas Funniest Family!) combined the family humor of the then-new sitcom format with Archie-style teen hijinks featuring Katie, Natch, and pal Solid Jackson. A snowy day of sledding turns into a reckless competition for the Natchs gang of friends; Natchs tune-up of the family car becomes a long and expensive project; Solid Jackson gets sidetracked on a rainy-day errand for his mom. Solid Jackson; Flash; Facing the Facts!; The Kilroys; Five Ways to Ruin a Romance!; Moronica; Any Questions?; Bathtub Blues; Wishing; Let a Smile Be Your Umbrella; Jerry. 48 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 tries to protect Tom Billings after he inherits a large ranch. But his greedy neighbors want to make sure he doesn't make it back from Mexico alive, in a multi-part story. Earsore Ernest awaits the latest fish story from Phipps, the biggest liar in the West. The Deadly Inheritance; Molasses Mouth; Doc Sorebones; Rush's Capture; Big Eater Heeter; The Scrapping Sisters; Earsore Ernest; The Trap; Wagonwheels; Dusty: The Post Office Bandit; The Storm! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

May 7, 1951. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. In this issue: Phyllis Kirk; James Jones's "From Here to Eternity"; New England spring; and more. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; partial color; 168 pages. Cover price $0.20.

May 21, 1951. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. In this issue: Summer beach fashions; the myth about salesmen; handball; and more 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; partial color; 164 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Judith escapes from a near date-rape and an auto crash, but in her shock, she believes that she's the one who did something wrong. Redheaded Gina owns a racecar, and when she falls for handsome driver Marty, it affects her love of the dangerous sport, in a story with art by Bob Powell. Janice secretly loves Ben, but she clings to her relationship with Lloyd out of spite. Barrier to Love!; Tension; Cruise for Romance; My Fatal Impulse. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Al Capp. Six Lessons from Adam Lazonga, script and art by Al Capp; Adam Lazonga returns to Dogpatch to choose his successor. One-page Patrick O'Reilly story. One-page Death in the Garage text story starring Professor Dingley. One-page Fat Stuff the Happy Hobo story, script and art by Art Helfant. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 31, Issue 3 - May, 1951. Official Publication of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Issues feature magic demonstrations, news, and articles. Stanley Collins cover and article. 6" x 9.5", 134 pages, B&W.

Painted cover by Norman Saunders. Short-statured agent "Little" Al and his sidekick Ox Collins fight crime in the Cold War '50s. Warehouse sabotage leads Al and Ox to the mysterious Fiddler. A beating from morphine smugglers puts Al in the hospital - and ironically, even closer to solving the case. A strange criminal called The Drone uses bees to rob long-haul trucking shipments. Another vivid cover by Norman Saunders. Mr. F.B.I.; The Fiddler; Roses Are Red as Blood; Bill Gets His Revenge; Basil "The Owl" Banghart; The Drone. Final issue of the series; Little Al's adventures continue in Little Al of the Secret Service (1951). 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Irving Tripp. The Dollnappers; Lulu thinks Tubby was the one who kidnapped her doll. Untitled Little Lulu story; Lulu and Annie trick the boys into talking to them on Mumday. Untitled Little Lulu story; Wilbur gets Lulu thrown out of the library with ventriloquism. The Case of the Careless Cat; Lulu wants Tubby to find out who made the neighbor's cat get sick. The Gentle Giant; Lulu tells Alvin about the little girl who conquered the big giant on top of the mountain. The Monster; Tubby tricks the Fellers into letting him back into the club. All scripts by John Stanley, art by Irving Tripp. Two-page text story, Lulus Diry ("Diary"). Back cover has advertisement for five color Little Lulu pinups and Dell Comics Club. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $26.50 View scans Front cover detached 10%. Back cover detached 10%. Water damage: Slight.

Longest running British mystery magazine lasting from 1949 to its 132nd issue in 1982. Title changes to "London Mystery Selection" after issue 35. 5.5" x 7.25", 128 pages, B&W

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Facts about the cowboys saddle. Shanghaied, art by Charles Flanders; The Lone Ranger disguises himself to be taken aboard a ship, where Shark Dawson holds a banker's daughter captive. Thunder Martin, art by Charles Flanders; The Lone Ranger must find a way to capture 6-foot,4-inch, 307 lb. killer Thunder Martin. The Rescue of Little Crow text story by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jon Small. The Turkey Hunter, script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jon Small; After losing their canoe to an angry bear, Young Hawk and Little Buck float down the Mississippi River on a log; They find a dugout canoe and paddle downstream where they save a Chickasaw turkey hunter from a rattlesnake. Based on the popular Western TV series. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Canadian edition with same content as U.S. edition. Inside front cover is blank; indica appears on bottom of back cover rather than at bottom of first story page. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $80.00 View scan .5" Spine split from bottom. Staple rust. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by Bud Plant

Alice Kirkpatrick cover. In order of appearance: "Make-Believe Wife" art by Alice Kirkpatrick; "I Ran Away From Love" reprinted in "Glamorous Romances #86; "Kisses for Rich Men Only"; and "Steppingstone Fiancé". "Your Charm Guide: Sleeping Beauty, First Aid for the Wardrobe..." text article reprinted from "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #46, and reprinted as "Glamorize Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #74, "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #27, "Rest to Look Your Best..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 36 (1955) #1, and "For a More Glamorous You..." in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 32 (1956) #4. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 3.0 $179.00 View scan Paper: White Label #4308126023 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Alice Kirkpatrick cover. In order of appearance: "Dangerous Kisses"; "Trapped by Love"; "I Bought a Man"; and "Rodeo Girl". "Your Charm Guide: Truth and Consequences, Pep up Your Life, Break the Ice of Loneliness..." text article reprinted from "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #35 and Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #46, and reprinted as "Brighten Your Living..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 34 (1954) #6. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Paul Cooper, Bill Molno, Sam Cooper, Pete Riss and Maurice Gutwirth. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A womans talent for lying in her professional life gets her in trouble when a man tries to blackmail her; Vicky assumes that her handsome neighbor with the two kids must be married, but shes wrong; A widow with a young son decides to keep her kid secret from the men shes dating, because they keep dumping her. My Web of Lies; Cry-Baby; Treading on Dangerous Ground!; I Love You, Stop; Hope For Happiness!; My Sin Was Vanity!; How Did You Meet?; The Give-Away; Madge is Going to be Married!; Reformed by Romance. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover by Bob Fujitani. Stories and art by Fred Kida, Lee Ames, Allen Baron, Robert Martinott, Al McWilliams, Claude Moore and Eloise Taylor. From the publisher of Crime Does Not Pay, Lover's Lane offered somewhat edgier, more lurid tales than other romance comics of the era. Cora wants to be on equal terms with her new husband, until he actually starts expressing himself. Newly-married Harriet wants to become the perfect housewife, but hubby Paul isn't ready to grow up quite so fast. Redheaded student Ella has a habit of falling for her handsome teachers. 50-50 Marriage; Love Will Find You Out; The Big Surprise; Love Customs; Stop, Look and Listen - to Love; The Love Clinic; Love Problems; How Did He Propose? 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 6 - May 1951. Adventure stories, articles and nude photos. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 98 Pages B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Canadian Series. Reprints the cover of Target Comics v10 #2. Interior is original content, not reprints. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Pete Costanza, inks by Pete Costanza. The Sneaking Doom Ch. 1: The Land, Sea, and Air Mystery, script by Otto Binder, pencils by C. C. Beck, inks by Pete Costanza; The Managers of Earth decide to find out who is most powerful, Water, Land or Gas; They do this by changing the laws of physics to see what happens. Man of Action humor page starring Lazy Lee. Paid In Full text story by Kermit Welles. The Battling Bruiser, script and art by by Howard Boughner; Headline Harry owes a bully five dollars. The Sneaking Doom Ch. 2: The Creeping Horror; The Marvel Family escapes from the Managers of Earth and stop more of their disasters. Man of Property humor page starring Boxcar Benny. The Sneaking Doom Ch. 3: The End of the World; the Marvel Family stops the Managers of the Earth from destroying the planet. Marvel Family Puzzle Page. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 3, Issue 3 - May 1, 1951. 5" x 7", 132 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Published from 1950-1959, this Belgian publication reprinted various Disney comics and strips in a magazine-sized format with half the pages in color and half in black and white on newsprint pages. Each issue had 20 pages. In addition to comic stories, issues featured puzzles, editorials, and letters columns. The stories, including ones by Carl Barks, were serialized and often printed one page per issue, but each issue ended with one complete story. As a result, many stories were resized to five or six lines per page.

Published from 1950-1959, this Belgian publication reprinted various Disney comics and strips in a magazine-sized format with half the pages in color and half in black and white on newsprint pages. Each issue had 20 pages. In addition to comic stories, issues featured puzzles, editorials, and letters columns. The stories, including ones by Carl Barks, were serialized and often printed one page per issue, but each issue ended with one complete story. As a result, many stories were resized to five or six lines per page.