Comic books May 1953

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Sad Sack Squad, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. Diary of a Dogface, art by Jim McArdle. Andy Jackson's Courier, art by Fred Ray. Double Trouble, pencils by Jerry Grandenetti, inks by Ray Burnley. Private Pete filler page by Henry Boltinoff. Capt. Jeb Marston text article by Jack Miller. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Good $31.00 View scans Paper: Off white Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $26.00 View scans Paper: Off white Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.

Volume 30, Issue 1 - May, 1953. Cover by Walter Popp. Stories: "The Conditioned Captain" by Fletcher Pratt, "We Breathe For You" by Noel Loomis, "The Immovable Object" by Leslie Bigelow, "Mating Time" by Joseph Shallit, and "The Three" by Gordon R. Dickson. Illustrations by Virgil Finlay, Alex Schomburg and Ed Emsh. Softcover Pulp, 6 1/2-in x 9-in, 146 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart FR 1.0 $699.95 or Best Offer View scan 5" spine split from bottom of comic. Book-width tear in front cover (partially taped). Cover detached. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow

Jack Kamen-ish art and stories. "Dial 'C' for Corpse"; A cataleptic has a phone installed in his coffin; He dies and, after one month, calls his wife who is planning to marry another man; This man drives a stake into the buried man. "Recipe for Horror"; A scientist asks a detective to find out who is stealing blood from him; They suspect the assistant but it's really a vampire masquerading as a pretty woman. "Gift of Doom" text story by John Martin. "If the Coffin Fits..."; A man named Mr. Death tries to sell a coffin from a coffin catalog to an oil tycoon; He kicks him out of his office but meets the man again and again. "Date with the Devil"; A singer with a scarred face hides behind a mask; He falls in love with another singer. His manager rips his mask off while he's singing and everyone sees his face. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Add to cart Good $5.00 View scans Spine split 5%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Moderate.

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Volume 37, Issue 5 - May, 1953. Tom Ewell and Vanessa Brown photo cover by Paul Himmel. 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 Pause in the Day's Occupation" by Kermit Bloomgarden, "The Children's Hour" by Lillian Hellman, and much more. 8.5-in. x 11-in, 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart Very Good $15.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Interior writing. Soiling. Foxing.

Volume 68, Issue 2 - May, 1953. 6.75" x 9", 116 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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

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Volume 68, Issue 4 - May 1953. Photos and articles. Cover by Ozzie Sweet."Men and Women: Amazing Truths About Sex Glands", "Hungry For My Husband's Kiss." 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 134 pages B&W. Cover price $0.20.

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Stories and art by David Tendlar, Leon Winik and George Crenshaw. Two Bit talks like W.C. Fields, and has about as much success holding on to his dignity. Two Bit reveals the story of when he crash-landed in the Congo. Two Bit goes into the insurance business, but his first client is Fearless Flanagan, the stunt man. A movie prop allows Two Bit to get the better of a bully. Scout's Honor; Fuzz Brain and Cheezy; Seymour; Bopwell. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Johnny Craig. Ad for MAD magazine. "Split Personality!", script and art by Johnny Craig; Ed King was a racketeer trying to find a way to bilk the Blair sisters out of their millions. "Who Doughnut?", script by Al Feldstein, art by Jack Davis; Seven women had been murdered and the Police were baffled by the doughnut-shaped wounds all over their bodies, blood drained and traces of sea brine on their skin and clothing. "Refuge" text story. "Practical Choke!", script by Al Feldstein, art by George Evans; Three medical students play a series of practical jokes using actual human body parts and watching the reactions of various people. "Notes to You!", script by Bill Gaines (co-plot) and Albert B. Feldstein (co-plot, script), art by Graham Ingels (as Ghastly); Four different people receive to what amounts to anonomous poison-pen letters, each resulting in horrendous events surrounding their families or businesses. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Ajax-Farrell presents battlefield stories from the Korean conflict. US soldiers learn that innocent-looking peasant junks are actually part of the Korean naval forces. Captain Jet and his sidekick Fred must escort medical supplies through dangerous enemy territory. Captain Jet is assigned to outwit Russian jets over neutral territory without starting World War III. Tin Sharks; Ferry of Fear; Crash-Proof Cargo; Terror Target; Migs In the Milky Way. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Jack Cole. "Monster of the Mist," pencils by Jack Cole; Marine biologist Dr. Mornay discovers a giant sea serpent and keeps it close to study the creature. "Crime Circus"; An ensemble of circus artistes decides to make some big money and operates as a gang of criminals; Masterminded by the "midget" Lilliput they rob and steal. "Satan's Spectacles"; The devil sets a trap for optometrist Harry Lenz; In disguise he lets him have magic glasses which reveal the thoughts of others. "From Outer Space" text story. "Dance of Death"; John Drune runs the "Devil's Den" night club; Because he's too cheap to buy a fireproof dress, his dancer Helen perishes in a dangerous flame dance. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $165.00 View scans Water damage, pieces of tape on interior cover. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by Bud Plant

"The Moon Was Red," "Out of Blackness They Come," "Corpses on Cue," and "Evil Twangs the Devil's Harp." Cover by Ken Rice. Stories by Lou Cameron, Dick Beck, Jim McLaughlin, and Ken Rice. Suspense-filled horror tales that weave a Web of Mystery for the reader! 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart PR 0.5 $110.00 View scan Restored (see item notes) RESTORATION. Color touch. Interior is complete. Full length spine split. Staples added (not manufacturing). Tape residue.	Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $180.00 View scans 4.25" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Chew. 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 $79.00 View scans Full-length spine split (taped). Tape on interior cover. Cover oxidation. Staples added (not manufacturing). Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.	Add to cart FR 1.0 $89.00 View scans Full-length spine split (taped). Centerfold detached. Staples added (not manufacturing). Cover oxidation. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
Add to cart PR 0.5 $179.95 or Best Offer View scan Interior is complete. Back cover missing. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow

Cover art by Joe Orlando. Al Williamson is profiled on inside front cover (includes a photo of the artist). "King of the Grey Spaces!" script by Ray Bradbury (original) and Al Feldstein (adaptation), pencils by John Severin, inks by Bill Elder; A group of boys watch the launching of a rocket ship, and two of them wish that they were older and could make the trip themselves; They apply for the Interplanetary Patrol and await their decision once they turn 21, but soon Chris gets a surprise that will change his life forever; adaptation of "R Is For Rocket" by Ray Bradbury. "Hot-Rod!", script by Bill Gaines (co-plot) and Al Feldstein (co-plot and script), art by Jack Kamen; Amos and Sally are driving by a lake when a strangely garbed man jumps up on the running board of their car and drops a package in the back seat; Later, Amos looks at the package, postmarked May 15, 2053, and discovers something called a trans-dimensional transporter inside; Thinking it to be some sort of gadget to soup up his hot-rod, Amos installs the device, traveling into the future. "Cleanser" text story. "Brain-Child!", script by Al Feldstein, pencils by Al Williamson, inks by Al Williamson and Roy Krenkel; Colonel Dane is selected to pilot a brand-new spaceship, powered by an electronic brain, which enables this vessel to be a virtual one-man war rocket; While it seems the rocketship could operate itself with no human pilot, the drawback is the ship is void of emotion: it cannot hate, it doesn't know love and it cannot create. "Time For a Change!", script by Al Feldstein, art by Joe Orlando. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $70.00 View scans Paper: Off white Front cover detached 10%. Back cover detached 10%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.	Add to cart Very Good $39.00 View scans Paper: Cream	Add to cart VG 4.0 $26.00 View scans	Add to cart VG 4.0 $26.00 View scans 1" Cumulative spine split. Glue on spine.
Add to cart Good $24.00 View scans Front cover detached 40%. Back cover detached 50%.	Add to cart GD 2.0 $28.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Coupon clipped from last page of book (does not include story). Front cover detached 30%. Back cover detached 30%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

May 1953. Cover by Joseph Eberle. Horror and supernatural fiction by Leah Bodine Drake "Whisper Water", Justin Dowling, David Eynon, Donald Wandrei, Clark Ashton Smith, August Derleth "A Corner for Lucia", Felix Marti Ibanez, Garnett Radcliffe, Adam Hull Shirk, and Paul Ernst. Illustrations by Joseph Eberle, W. H. Silvey, Virgil Finlay, Jon Arfstrom, Charles A. Kennedy, and Anthony Di Giannurio. 6 3/4" x 10"; black and white; 96 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

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Add to cart Good $29.00 View scans Staple rust. Foxing. Soiling. Water damage.

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Volume 6, Issue 6 - May, 1953. Magazine with sensational articles illustrated with mostly pin-up photos, plus some pin-up and glamour photos. 8" x 11.5", 52 pages, B&W with spot color. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart Very Good $78.00 View scans Staple rust: Slight.

Issue 659 - May, 1953. A collection of true stories from all over the world. 180 Pages, B&W.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $49.00 View scans Back cover detached 10%. Staple rust: Slight.

Issue 660 - June, 1953. A collection of true stories from all over the world. 180 Pages, B&W.

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#57 on cover; Vol. 6 No. 9 in indicia. Art by Jack Kirby and others. The famed title that spawned a decades-long trend in romance comics, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. #57 on cover, Vol. 6 No. 9 in indicia. Cultures clash when American soldier Neil is torn between German Ilse and Helen, his sweetheart from back home. The legend of Lover's Leap in Connecticut, where star-crossed lovers met their deaths after being forbidden to marry. Marcy has a summer fling with Tom, but he follows her back to the city and tries to convince her to marry him. The Underdog; Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic; The Extra Touch; Peeping Tom; Lover's Leap!; Strange Marriage Customs!; Too Young?; Little Flirt! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.