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Comic books October 1953

  • Vol. 1 #1
    Western Rangers Stories (1953-1954 Popular) Pulp Vol. 1 #1
  • Vol. 9 #5
    Western Short Stories (1936-1957 Manvis-Stadium) Pulp Vol. 9 #5


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    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Front cover detached 10%. Back cover detached 5%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Moderate.

    Volume 9, Issue 5 - October, 1953. 6.75" x 9", 134 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

  • Vol. 221 #6
    Western Story Magazine (1952-1954 Popular) 2nd Series Vol. 221 #6

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  • Issue #1
    Whack (1953) 1
    Published Oct 1953 by St. John.
    • 3D glasses not included.

    Does not include original 3-D glasses. Cover by Norman Maurer. Stories and art by Joe Kubert, Norman Maurer, and Dave Berg. Another Mad clone, this one produced by comics legend Joe Kubert and Norman Maurer of Tor fame; the first issue was in 3-D. Private nose Keyhole Kasey (who looks like Dick Tracy's half-brother) investigates after Protection Louie is found dead. In a spoof of funny-animal stories, with art by future MAD artist Dave Berg, Dirty Mouse is a gangster who's taking advantage of kindly Wilfred Wolf. Norman Maurer and comics legend Joe Kubert portray themselves in a self-deprecating look at the comics industry during the era of 3-D comics. Ghastly Dee-Fective Comics; Tales of the Wooly West Starring Hoot Man; The 3-D-Ts; The Mouse of Evil: A Case of the Jitters; A Grim Fairy Tale!; Lovely Love Comics. 32 pages, B/W with 3-D effects. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #51
    Wilbur Comics (1944) 51

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    "Tricks or Treats," art by Joe Edwards; Laurie tries to trick Wilbur into not dating Linda; Wilbur figures out the scam and makes it backfire on her. "A Busman's Hollar-Day," art by Joe Edwards; Wilbur bugs the bus driver about reaching his stop. "Music Maestro"; Red tries to be more enthusiastic by pretending to recognize a piano piece; As it turns out, the piece is an improvisation, which he mistakes for the title that he "forgot." "Time For A Change"; Wilbur and Red rent a locker for changing clothes at the beach, but the 25-cent room turns out to be a shower. "A Weigh We Go," art by Joe Edwards; Linda convinces Laurie she is overweight, but her exercise makes her clothes fit too loosely, so when Wilbur shows up with chocolates, it all works out right. "Votes Wrong," art by Joe Edwards; Slats is mad that he didn't receive any votes in the election, because he cast four for himself. "On the Wrong Side," art by Joe Edwards; Laurie wears a dress that the designer simply turned inside-out. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #9
    Wild Boy of the Congo (1953 Ziff Davis) 9

    Painted cover. "The Jaws of Death", inks by Ernie Schroeder; Wild Boy saves a village from a march of killer ants. "Killer Leopard"; Wild Boy saves the village from a killer leopard and three escaped convicts. "The Big Hunt," script by Ed Silverman, pencils by Carmine Infantino; After being shipwrecked on an island, Joe is forced to be the prey in Count Selenka's hunt. "Monkey Business"; Two monkeys trick a rinoceros into charging a shipping container to break it open. "The Witch Doctor's Secret" text story. "The Oracle of Ikwani"; Wild Boy saves a tribe from two diamond hunters. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #30
    Wild Western (1948) 30

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    Justice In His Holsters starring Kid Colt, art by Jack Keller. Indian Banzai text story. The Yella Lawman. Killers Are Made, art by Jack Katz. Killers Are Made, art by Jack Katz, The Ballad of Smokey Crane, art by John Forte; a story built around a ballad. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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    $75 WILD WESTERN #30 [1953 VG+] "THE YELLOW LAWMAN!" KID COLT OUTLAW

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  • Vol. 9 #2
    Wink (1944-1955 Wink Inc.^) Magazine Vol. 9 #2


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    • Spine split 10%.
    • Staple rust: Slight.

    Volume 9, Issue 2 - October, 1953. 8.5" x 11.5", 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #21
    Witches Tales (1951 Harvey) 21
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4073590018
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Bob Powell, Howard Nostrand, Manny Stallman, and Jack Sparling. A showcase for Harvey's distinctive brand of pre-Code horror. A businessman is haunted by the partner he had killed 15 years before. A man seeks revenge after his wife identifies her rapist. A couple gets a dark prediction in a Chinese restaurant. The Invasion; Blind Alley; Mother Mongoose's Nursery Crimes; Revenge; The Chase; Dead End. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #195310
    Wizard Modern Magic Monthly (UK) 195310

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    Vol. 6 # 69. Arthur F.G. Carter issue: demonstrations and articles. 5.5-in. x 8.5-in.; black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

  • Vol. 17 #1

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  • Issue #21
    Woody Woodpecker (1952 Dell/Gold Key) 21

    36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 33 #11

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  • Vol. 2 #2 (8)
    Young Brides (1952-1956 Prize) Vol. 2 #2 (8)
    Published Oct 1953 by Feature.

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    Volume 2, Issue 2. Whole number 8. Art by John Prentice, Bill Draut, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Ethel is despondent after the death of her infant daughter; Marge tries to manage her husband's Ben's career, but he resents the interference; Student Peg feels left out when her husband reunites with his old artist friends. Once a Mother; Little Helpmate; Affectionately Yours; After School Wife; The Narrow Face; Married Strangers. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #50
    Young Love (1949-1957) 50

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    Art by Bob McCarty, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #50 on cover; Vol. 5, issue #8 in indicia. Kay marries Charlie while Hank is stationed overseas, but Hank swears to get her back. Norma becomes a business tycoon by running a chain of hot-dog stands. A drifter tries to win over his puritanical female boss on a tropical island plantation. At this point in the series, the stories become pretty offbeat for romance comics. Wedding Present; It's Our Anniversary!; Norma the Queen of the Hot Dogs!; He's Gone!; Two Kisses for Your Anniversary!; Good Manners Will Make You Rate With Your Date; Well Groomed; Miss Puritan! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #23
    Young Men (1950-1954 Marvel/Atlas) 23

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    Cover pencils by Sol Brodsky. Written by Hank Chapman and unknown. Art by Dick Ayers, Ernie Bache, Ed Moline, Sy Barry and George Tuska. In this issue: Buzz Brand in the United States Army story "Stopped Dead" by Hank Chapman, Dick Ayers and Ernie Bache; Flash Foster and His High-Gear Hot-Shots in "The Chase" with art by Ed Moline; "Captain Banner" text story; Rocky Steele, the Idol of the Ring in "Fighting Fury" with art by Sy Barry; and Rex Lane, Solver of the Supernatural in "The Stroke of 12!" with art by George Tuska. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $75 YOUNG MEN 23 / MARVEL ATLAS GOLDEN AGE COMIC Hot Rods In Action 1953

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  • Vol. 7 #2 (62)
    Young Romance (1947-1963 Prize) Vol. 7 #2 (62)
    Published Oct 1953 by Prize.

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    #62 on cover; Vol. 7 No. 2 in indicia. Photo Cover. Stories by unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Bill Draut, Mort Drucker?, Mort Meskin and unknown. Featuring: "The Mystery Blonde of Lover's Lane!"; "Using Me!"; "Worlds Apart!"; and "Teen-Age Wildcat!" Plus: 1-page Nancy Hale article "Problem Child"! Also: 1-page Charmaigne article "Background Beauty"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 7 #8
    Zane Grey's Western Magazine (1946-1954 Dell) Pulp Vol. 7 #8
  • Issue #70UK

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